ProTincial Secretin- THE BRITISH COLUMBIAN I^r-IUjlIsllED—r Every Wednesday & Saturday, RIBBON BROTHERS. 0FFI8C, COMIMWA 8TBEIT. Enhance to Edi- toiiial and Business Department tiirduoh T. B. rViBSCN & CD'S. Book & Stationery Stoke. TKWMS-.H.v Jlnil. (.3nyonr; $1 CO fur 0 inox.; $1 fiirOiiuiR.ifii.ynltle in Ailviuicu. Dolivuri'il liy Oa'rler nr Aiittiit, 51 per Qtiarti'r, payable i|itnrti'ily tn Ourrlor nr .Igent. AGENTS: T. N. Hl»noiaco.'i-i.." VlOTOBIA. Wm. Harrison Yale. L. P. FISHER Ailnirllilm,' Agent, 21 Mi rclinnt'H I xtlMIIKS, 5ai| KnurlnO'i, IsniltlniliHiMl tu rucolvu AiivurttynivfitB fir this rinptir. rtigbtil Ihc Sivitish, Columbian. Kiitiinliiy Mo ruins, February II. Ifi'U, Tln>IslAA«t Railway. A few ^\iy^_igo:thoCobnist announced tlio failure of negotiations for fotTfonsfcrnct'ibii of tlie Island railwgy-ily ihrG. P. E. Syndicate— a result broadly attributed to want of business ability nnd a niggardly, illiberal spirit manifested an the part of the Walltem Administration. The Standard, taking up the cudgels for its masters, seeks to throw doubt upon the telegram announcing failure, denies the chargt uf niggardliness, makes a quasi admission of the fact that the Syndicate has finally declined to build the Island Hue, declares that the mission of Mr. De- Cosmos lias not proved a failure, as the papers to be placed before Parliament will show, and throws itself back on the dead and buried "Oar- imrvon Terms,"—insisting, with ap parent seriousness, that "reither Mr. DeCostnos nor tho p**ovincial government bad anything to do with tlio ■ negotiators on the subject between the Dominion Government and the Ciinmlinri UuihvaySyitdiciUo." Road- ing between the Hne3 of tlie Stan dard's article, the story of failure) stands out only too clearly. To assign niggardliness nnd incompetency on the part of tlie provincial government and, their plenipotentiary-extraordinary as the imiueilisstfi cause of failure liiay be prwiimture, nnd possibly erroneous. It must bo confessed, However, tliat tlie inference is not unnatural, seei **g these are the conditions wliich have led to previous failures. It is known tliat the Syndicate were in earnest w.hen the negotiations werb'entered upon; but it is just possible that they exacted too mnch—'moVe than law provincial govenitnoitt would have been justi- lied in conceding, probably not in tlie area of land deumvded, but hi the [conditions; upon which these hinds were Bought to ha held; and it is Jonly fair to the gove'".iment to r«- Iserve judgment on this point until [the facts have been ascertained be- fyond doubt. Tlie Ministers and their Agent are, therefore, remanded. [There" are, however, some features of hhe subject fai''lv open for discussion, neat)while, The Colonist of Tuert [lay contains a leading article and a Bom nut mention containing matter deserving of attention. Taking tlie ■omninrication first, wo find an attempt made to buoy up the public iiind, first, on the ground that there ? actual strife amongst foreign capi- iili'iU who shall set;ire the prize iho Island law's and railway), and, J fondly, in consideration of the norinous mineral and forest wealth f the lands in question. The coal itaauros between Northwest Bay ud Cape Mudge, aro estimated to ■oduce an out-put which, yielding nly 10 cents per ton profit, would ivo ?48D,000,000. The timber etwwn Nanaimo and Seymour Harrows is estimated at 2,000,000,-' ~00 feet of lumber, which, calcu- ted at a profit of 50 cts. per thoti- tnd, would yield another million tllars. Here, then, we have from lose two sources alone an absolute •ofit to any one who shall mine the ial and cut the timber, amounting $481,000,000. Having worked I dt this nice little sum, the writer the letter proceeds to deprecate ie ideat that these lands may just as >1I bo in the hands of u company in the hands of the Government. i," he says, "a company held pos- isiou of these lands it is probable it they'would not dispose of tho I, mineral or, timbered lands, ■n.sites, or water powers, but roll them for their own purposes, Hi then form a dangerous monop- diniiietrioidly opposed to the it interests of tlm province, and t the railway instead of confer- a benefit by bringing prosperity |ts would turn out a curse." Now, -cent's to lis to nsk, What wou'd iinpnny—tlio C. P. E. Syndicate, instance—do with these miner* British Columbian. VOLUME 21 NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1882. NUMBER 12 A. O. U. All Members of the above Ordor.aru hereby notified that the Regular Meeting of Beaver Lodge, No. 30, is held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Columbia, street, every Monday evening at S o'clock. sb7 ARTHUR W. SULLIVAN, DEALKR IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE GRANVILLE, B, I., MORTON HOUSE, SPENCEJrS BltlDGE, On Sunny Side of Thompson River. THE ABOVE HOTEL IS NOW open for the accommodation of the Public, and the proprietor will endeavor to deserve a fair share of patronage. The very best of Winks, Liquors and Cicaiis will always ho kept. C. MORTON. July 1, 1881. atiO aln and forests and< ^waterfalls 1 Would thiy eat them t Or would they poeket them nnd skip out1? The development of thane vast resources, in the way calculated to do the greatest possible* good to tlio greatest possible numbtir, to confer the greatest permanent benefit upon the country, would appear to us to constitute the great desideratum, and we confess uttertfinability to perceive why the attainment of that' object t»h ou Id be less 'assured with these resources in the hands of the O. P. R. Syndicate than if they remained in the hands of the Government—assuming itlwaj-iT that tlie grant would not be surrounded hy any improper conditions or undue exemptions, It is in the development of these resources that the country must look for advantage; and it is difficult to see how that advantago could be any less if the workmen wero employed and paid by the great Canadian Syndicate than if they were employed and paid by wealthy shareholders iu England. Indeed, if there were any choice, one- would naturally imagine it would fall to the Canadian Syndicate, hose interests must "forever" be identified with those of the country. But the" writer in the Coltmid discovers u new dungcr. To give any company a land grant ttxtoiidittg above Niinnimo would be to run the risk of the C. P. I!, finding a terminus at Albetui, thereby cutting off the southern end of the Island. \Vu are not certain that to keop the land grant below Nnnaimo would necessarily avert such a contingency, Turning to the Colonist's leading lUoicle, it reads a scathing lecture a) the Provincial Government, as it. is well entitled to do, for the incapacity, bungling, and wretched trickciy which havo characterised ull its dealings in the past iu connection with the subject. It taunt- ly reminds them of tho oilers which they insultingly refused even to consider in the past, the poorest of which would now be gladly accepted by the country, and it suggests that whatever federal help can be got should be accepted, the province supplementing it, in order that the "missing link iu overland railway communication" may be .supplied. Now, as to the culpability of the Provincial Government, as I .... In the Store lately occupied by David regards all previous attempts at an Withrow. adjustment, of the vexed question of Orders for Goods whieh are not on an Island railway, there can he h^.'1 will be filled from Victoria on short * ' notice, really no doubt whatever. Hut in For further particulars, apply on the (London Market, FRONT 'STBEET. W. B. TOWNSEND, PliOPlUF.TOK. IIKEF, THE VERY lite'l MUTTOX, VEGETABLES, lid., CONSTANTLY OST, HAND. 1'OttK, Families, Hotels, ami Shipping supplied on reasonable terms. Meat delivered free of 'charge in the 8ST Prices moderate. BOOTS and SHOES FROM HEATHOEFS Boot k Shoe Manufactory, VICTORIA, AT VICTORIA PEICES. R THOMAS, Shop under the new Oddfellow Hall, Columbia st., Now Westminster. FIRE INSURANCE T!!E LANCASHIRE (Amalgamated with Scottish Commercial) INSURANCE COMPANY Popular Market COUJHBM STBEET WEST. W. J. FRENCH, PROPRIETOR. CONSTANTLY ON HAND, the largest und choicest assortment of MEATS AND VEGETABLES. lamb; season, VEAL, TUKKEYS, &c, Families, Restaurants, and Steamboats supplied at the lowest prices and with the utmost care. New Westaiinstpr, B. C. de 10 Capital, £2,0(!0,000 Sterling it Kates of Risks accepted nt Cur Premium hy JOHN C. BROWN, Agent for New Westminster. Columbia St., New Westminster. ESTABLISHED 1S39. ROBT. DICKINSON, BUTCHER, Xcnrlj Opposite tlio Colonial Hold, NEW WESTMINSTER, THU LAEfSEST AND CMOICUST assortment of all descriptions of MEATS AND VEGETABLES Constantly on Imncl, nnd supplied to Families, Restaurants, anil Htoamlioats at thu 'LOWEST POSSIBLE1 PRICES. ROYAL CITY MI ILLS CO. (IiIDIITSD) HAVE ON HAND AND ARE PEE- FAKED TO MANUFACTURE —all. niisoiurrio.vs op— Rough & Dressed Lumber, MOULDINGS, Doors, Sashes, and Blinds. Pinning, Scroll-Sawing, Turning, Shaping, And all kinds of WOOD-FINISHING, executed to order with tho MOST IMPROVED MACHINERY. PISH CASES A SPECIALTY. RICHARD STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. JOHN HENDRY, -Manager. KEW WESTMINSTER. B. C. jot gait ov 1o jient. SECOND-HAND Engine & Boiler for Sale, ENGINE ABOUT 12-HORSE POW- er. Will be sold cheap. DkBECK BROS. & CO., dc28-tc New Westminster, B.C. BRICKS FOR SALE. mHI" SUBSCRIBER HAS A KILN JL of excellent bricks for Bale cheap. T. MoKAY. jir25 The Onlj Fire-Proof Hotel in tlie City. the mm wmm IS UNDER THK CHAROK OP AN EXPERIENCED ARTIST. SELLING OFF I —AT— GREAT BARGAINS! THU KNTIKt; STOCK OV Furniture, Pictures, Mouldings, Wall Paper, mul Undertakers' Mods, so tut* an tlio recent negotiations are concerned, we are not yet in a position tn say where the onus of fail- tuo rests. At tlio same time, wo cannot think our contemporary justified in representing Sir Charles Tnpper us admitting, in his speech at the Victoria Theatre, that "tlio obligation rested with tin* Canadian Government to either build tlm road (i. e. the lsluml railway) or seo that it was built." So far as our memory serves us, (hut is just what Sir Charles carefully guarded against saying. But it speaks from the hook when it says "Sir Charles 1>' prcmisuH, Columbia Street, New Westminster, or to J. SEHL, Victoria, B. C. S. H. WEBB, GUNSMITH Columbia St,, Km Westminster, S. C. SAW I'll.IXi, KEY mm;, LOCK- Slllill. < I ■ IB.MIEV IjltOI VII, SCISSOIM SIIABPKXKD, SEWING MAC MINES Clctineil and Repaired, Maeliino Needles for Sale. 1 ml-iYll'iN .ilt'm'nl. nail General Repair* ing neallj* ilone. Ammunition of nil kinds. A full assort- PIANOS, ORGANS, MUSICAL isTRUIEITS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Books & Sheet Music IN ENDLESS VARIETY, MUSICAL BOXES A fine Asssorttnent; from $23 to $00, —AT— BA«i\ALL fit CO.'S MUSIC STORE, (lOVKItSlIKXT STBBBT, VICTOKIA. J. BAGNALL, PiANOFOBTEifcOnoAKTosBBife Repairer SsllingOff! SilfOf! W. McCOLL, Cor. Begliie & Dolumliia Sts. HAVING TO REMOVJC MY Business from the present stand, owing to expiration of lease, I now olTer my whole stock of IDIRir GOODS At and BELOW COST, FOR CASH- oqnsistiitg of Dress (Joods, Prints, Win to and Brown Calicoes, Flannels, Tweeds, Velvets, Silks and Satins, Ribbons, Feathers, Laces, Kid Gloves, 'Shawls, Bud Comforters, kc, Ladies' and Children's Hosiery (a large assortment), MEN'S GOODS, Tweed Suits (from $6,60), Hats and Cups (a large variety), Underclothing, ka", kc.; also, a fine assortment of Lumps and Glasses. ALL ACCOUNTS due ine must be sot- tied by the 31st January, otherwise, I shall be compelled to place the same in the hands of a Collector. jny4tc mHE UNDERSIGNED BEGS LEAVE X to announce to the Public that he has purchased the above Hotel, where everything will be found first-class, arid at reasonable rates. The Parlors ami Sleeping A partition Ik are under the superintendence of Mas. Howison. Private Dining Rooms for Ladies, Families and Private Parties, A Private Reading Room, commodious, comfortably furnished, and well supplied with books and papers, is provided for tlie use of guests. Delivery anywhere. New Westminster, June 24, 1881. FOR SALE OR LEASE. Riverside Farm, Matsqui, IS WHOLE OK PART, CONTAINING THREE HUNDRED V^ acres; Dykeil Land, of wliich 250 acres coiilil easily bo jmt antler crop for next season, WITH V, 1IAKK 8(1 FKET FRONT, and AMPLE BAK.V AM) OTHKK BUIMIINtt ACtOMMOBATIUH. Apply to C. B. SWOED, Riverside. Is supplied with the choicest brands of Wises, Liquobs, Ciuaus, &c. J. W. HOWISON, PKOI'HlKTOIt. FOR SALE. MOST DESllllllLE PROPERTY, CONSISTING OF 1000 ACRES OP \ ' good farming and grazing land, situated at Mud Bay, New Westminster District. To persons wishing to purchase a STOCK RANCH This offers r.n opportunity Beldom to bo met with. TERMS EASY, and can be ascertained ou application to MOODY, NELSON & CO., Burrard Inlet, Or to HENRY V. EDMONDS, Land Agent, New West. ADVANTAGES OF THE , . ,,.„ ,t:ri. 0m„.u.i*i.iuu ui uuKiims. a mil asson- , , , ,. .. .., , . incut of Re-loodilia Tools, and everything iledgml lumsolf ti|ion Ins loturii to | ,.U(,ui,.e,t |)V n Spoi-tsm.ni. Kirks, Shot Ottawa tliut lio would confer with j (Iras, Ri'.viu.vkiis, and Eisinsii Tackle the Syndicate mid u:ideiivoi' to in. I dtico them to iindcrtakt} the work. He lias fulfilled that pledge. To Bjieuk of the Island railway ns "the missing link in overland communi- cation" is to misapply language iu itsolf figurative. "Overland railway communication" is complete .•hen it reaches the Pacific ocoaii at Burrard Inlet. There can then bo no missing link. Aa regards the suggestion of undertaking the Island railway as a provincial work, there is no room for the discussion of that subject in the present article. We will just remark, in conclusion however, that such a proposition is not nt all likely to meet with public favor. Indeed, with the graving- dock experiences and prospects be- "" their eyes, we do not believe for any proposition of the kind would even be considered either by the legislature or the country. COAL OIL Over the Refined Oils of Petroleum tor Illuminating Purposes: THE BEACON LIGHT is nn Oil of High Test with a light gravity, i which Uiakos the Oil u protection against Horsos.f arrt;»!*;rs, BttgglflS »t Wagons explosion, I *«M-« «■■ ••■ - j [--.-— ..-. II diatc connection with paper uinuu faeturnrs,{wo are prepared to furnish tho various grades of Payor, put up iu ipiar- ter-rvam packages and upwards, at much cheaper rates than heretofore. A test lot will prove this fact. Our stock also of niisevllaiicous Boohs, with the usual lines of Goods associated with Bookstores and Stationers, is always kept complete. T. N. HlBBEN & CO., Government St., Victoria, GO TO THE SAN FRAMCiSCO Granville Hotel, GRANVILLE, BURRARD INL.ET. Newly Built nnd Newly Famished, liurgouiid Commodious. ONE OF THE BEST HOTELS ON THE MA1NLAHD. Commands an unhroken view of that magnificent sheet of water known as Coal Harbor, the future terminus of the Canadian Pacific Eailwuy. SUITS <►:■ HOO'rI.'i ['OU FAMILIES* &$r Visitors and Tourists will iind it a quiet nnd pleasant resting place. Tho scale of charges will he found to be strictly moderate. Good stabling on the promises. JOSEPH KANNI0N. PlIOI'UlETOIt. FARM for SALE mHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR X sale, on the most liberal terms, a Farm of 14li acres situated on Boundary Bay, about 8 miles from New Westminster, und intersected by tho trunk wagon road. The principal part of the Farm is rich bottom land; twenty-live acres have been cleared and partly fenced. There are two spring;! of excellent water on the property. It is well adapted for dairy purposes. For particulars, apply by letter, or personally to JOHN R. ROBINSON, New Westminster. January 3rd, 1882. jny4tc WM. G. BOWMAN, LIVERY & HACK STABlES BKOAD STKEET (Between Yates & View), ■*••"■ «?rB.,*a»i«i ,m, •w. : BOOT & SHOE STORE AND fiKT YOUK MONEY'S WORTH. BOOTS AND SHOES DP KVERY dosorintton iniulo (o ontar, and re- paired, from un INFANT'S SHOE —TO A— MAW'S BOOT, The liigliost CASH price paid for HIDES JAMES ROUSSEAU, COLUMBIA STREET, Oito.sitk the Hank. 0R0 RESTAURANT CIIU'HBIA STI1EKT, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C (ESTABLISHED 1*110.) rnHIS WHLL KNOWN AND MOST L conveniently located establishment, having lieen pnrchased by the under- signed, will bo condueted as a FIRST- CLASS BOARDING HOUSE, Under tlio personal superintendence of Mrs. Daw-ktt. -b* .■•: ■* njc * « lloar.1 k Lodging per Week $H 00 Board alone per Week o 00 •Single Meals , 60 WTTlie Mall Stages leave tliis House for Burrard Inlet twice a day. FOR SALVOR LEASE. THK UNDER.SIGNKD OFFERS FOR sale or lease TWO FARMS on Lulu Island, viz.: .Section 15 and part of 16, Block 5 North, Kange 5 West,—containing 145 acres (partially cleared and dyked), and having a frontage of 75 chains on the river; distance from New Westminster, S miles. And part of Section IA, Block 5 North, Range fl West,—containing over 100 acres, and having n frontage of about 35 chains on tho river, and n largo slough on the west end of lot; distance from New Westminster, 0 miles, Apply to WM; H. ROWLING, no.') North Arm. SEVEN THOUSAND! DYIED LANDS FOR SALE. The undersigned offers LAND ON MATSQW PRAIRIE IN LOTS TO SUIT, AT REASONABLE PRICES. liberal Tortus or Payment given to Nona lido Settlers, These Lands are of excellent quality, ...id a large—i-*- * •• • « - the plougli. oc8 *..w™ ,wwuy>.>> mt VI IALi;iltlll IjMUUby, and a large portion of them is ready for C. B. SWORD, Riverside. Ri'iixs ash Suai.ds are promptly cured as well us all flesh wounds, sprains, bruises, callous lumps, soreness, pain, inflammation and all painful diseases; by tho great Rheumatic Remedy, Hagyard's "Yellow Oil. For external aud internal net*, PrWlMtol ' jxplosiou. One Ordinary Burner sfresa (Brilliant) Light equal to ten Camllr lilgnUt Its odor is not offensive. The Beacon Light Oilis FREE FROM SMOKE & SMELL. In point of Economy, the Buanm Light Oii is MX"'. i:\lT\hIl K TJ! \\ OTIIKIt OI1.S. The Consul hit burning one light—for Four Houra—will not consume over Ono Oill, or one thirty -second part of aGal> Ion. whii'h <\ova not tax tho Consilium' more than 'IVo Cents for a whole night. OPl'HXIIKIMKR BROS., [ol Snlo Agents, Victoria. V,.C, to biro on rea'sunalile terms. tOT Particular attention paid to boarding Homes. •i S WM • ■(**WStl! Vijirmiu. ■ •■'. }'■ '• • ■ '-J' .> 'iyaiyrprnmi \ i\?<" >)-.W-' t'lwI-AnIir, ;.:\ i*J pi " —w -•tintifiutuiiKiinrr-* ■ r •-, t.}\ (•■::, ni/.:*.himH,HpnHbBrn, ;•..: ■-■'•1 Ilrrntht I*w of A|h Afc.t^lf -Wct«*i »au:nll(*e, lm» of :iily rorommnifled '■'11iiiiHite»'*, — __Ijp, ton- '•(tttiiiiuiuliHUar*- , ........«.>., „,, ofl trtii''cli. Liver Com* -<'ir:*-ingfnnntbog|om> il'icys, Tliey aro sftfo, i;!i>ii*nctkint VromltoS ■- C3c. vai not. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMP'V. 1 Oi.u BnOAB St. and 10 Pai.l JIau,, LONDON. INSTITUTED 1803. FOR INSURING HOUSES * OTHER Buildings, Goods, Wares, Merchandise, Manufacturing ami Panning Stoi'k, Ships iu Port, Harbor or Dock, ami tho Cargoes of such Vessels ; also, Ships building and repairing, Barges and otttor Vessels on navigable rivet's and canals, and (ioods on hoard such Vessels, throughout Grott-t Britain and Ireland aud in Foreign Countries, from um ok nmiiK by fire. Subscribed and Invested Capital, £1,600,000 STG. Hates of Premium and every information can be obtained on application to W. J. ARMSTRONGI, Agent (or Now Wiatuilimtfir. Mnyd, 1881. S. W. DAGGETT. CITY HOTEL NEW WESTMINSTER (Next Door to Public Library), COIilIlIBU STRKKT. 11IIE UNDERSIGNED BEGS LEAVE to niuiouiioo to tin' 1'ul'iir tliat sliu luis Ibasoil tlie abovo Hotol, and is prepared tu funiibli to tlie travelling Public FIRST - CLASS ACCOMMODATION, —.IT- REASONABLE RATES. I'rlvnli; inning Rooms for ladles and families. sc'JS MRS. BONSON, MASAnr.u. SUBSCRIBE poR THE British Columbian, tho I" Xewaiiaper on tlio Mninlnnd of llrit- isli Culumliiii. Only ?JJ a year. OREGON PRINCE WILL STAXI) FOR SKRVICK during the season of 1862, on tbo Farm of the uiulcrsigned, Chilliwhack, aud at Langley, Ludner'a Landing, and Maple Kidge. OltKftON Puinck was foaled in Oregon; will be (i years old in May* is a dappled gray; stands 17.¥ hands high* weighs 1673 lbs. at present, will weigh about 1880 lb*. during season; is very gentle, very fast walker, good trotter, and a powerful horse in harness. He was sired by W. Myer's imported Percherou — "White Prince." ORKOOK FitiNci: won second prize at tho Victoria Agricultural Fair last November, and is the largest hone* on the mainland of I'ritish Columbia. TKKMS--JS10, $18, and 820. Partiea from a distance sending mares will bo* entitled to froe pasturage for one month* R. STKVKKSON, jnyHtc ChilHwhackr R. T. WILLIAMS, HOOK 11INDKR, PAPKE RULER, 1 ) and Blank Book Manufacturer, Maps and Drawing Paper Mounted. Files of Magazines, Illustrated' Papers] etc., neatly and cheaply Round. {•OYcrnmcnt Street, Victoria, B. C» NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS DAY. Caution H. Mngee Hyack Ball J. McMurphy Columbia House J, Cunningham Tenders Wanted..Richmond Council Gigantic Minstrels F. W. Stechhan Dentistry Dr. F. Welsh ^hc British Columbian. Hal unlay Hum I tig, frYbruury 11, IHS'j. The Election and Its tesl- unities. Our old friend and whilom fellow citizen, John McLennan, we urn told declares himself in the fioKl—quite determined to contest this constituency against Mr. Homer, Ho says he has been solicited to do so "by a large number of influential members of tho constituency." It may possibly b« tio; but it is difficult to understand how they can bo true friends of the District, and we shall briefly state the reasons which lead us to that conclusion : The nomination is net down for the 16th inst.; the polling (if any) for the 9th proximo, and the declaration for the 1,1th proximo. Tho elected could not leave before Wednesday, tho 15th March. If lie waited for the direct steamer to San Francisco ho would sail from Esqnimalt on tlio 20th, and, with fair winds and good luck, might reach Ottawa in fourteen days, which would bring it to tho 4th of April. If he went via Portland and were fortunate enough to make the connections, it might be possible to reach Ottawa one or two days earlier; but at this season, and during such a season, travelling that way is precarious. It will be seen, therefore, that, should there be a contest, it would not bo possible for the person who is elected to reach tho Federal capital before April, and in such event perhaps no inspect the electric light. The Dominion Government areabont build a substantial stone wharf at le Victoria custom house. We understand tho Colonial Hotel ill be opened on the 1st pros, by [r. Insley, the now proprietor. The weather during the past few iys has presented a lovely alternation * sunshine and rain, snow and slush. Mr. Reed arrived from Oregon on linrsday to superintend the construe- in of the new Pioneer Line steam- mt. There would appoar to he a decided irn nf the tido in Sun Francisco, and le Bay City is now enjoying a healthy boom." A party left for Yale in a canoe on kinrsday morning. The river was nderstood tu be clear of ice ull tho ay up. The attention of contractors' is di icted to the advertisement of tho ichmond Council, inviting tenders ir work. The California Immigration Burcnu •o about making a special elt'ort to dnco Italian fruit-growers to come i the State. The Chinese student!*, who wore rdered hmna from the United States tve been brutally treated siiicu their turn home. It is said that the now residence lout to be erected at Victoria for It. mustnuir, Esq., will eel ipso overy- ing about that city. Officer Macnamara is doing good ork with his brigade on Provost rcet—grading through from Market cpiure to Mary strwot. In California renewed attention in oing turned to artificial fish breading, an CnlunVhia allbrd longer to neglect lis important interest? We trust our city paters will hasten H construction of the ever-so-inuch- eded sidewalk along Agnus street troughihu "Gardens." A lot of canned salmon, hearing the bels of Lane, Pike or Nelson, Fraser ver, has been seized recently by the tstoms authorities in Chicago, Fuel is Bcarce and dear iu this city. ond dry wood cannot bo had, while mt which is not dry sells at §il.60 to 175 per cord for fir and §4 to §4.50 years on 850,000,000, being tho capital stock of the Tohuiintepod ship railway. It is said that if hu does not got what ho wants from tho United Slates he will turn to Great Britain, whore tho capital and backing aro ready. It is believed, however, that ho will be successful at Washington, Complete. — The . tolephonic fire alarm system in Victoria is now com. ploto. Eight lire alarm boxes have been established at different points throughout the city. This arrangement cannot fail to be of immense advantage iu case of fire, and the telephone company andtheOorpqratinn are deserving of very groat credit. It only remains to light the city by means of electricity to entitle Victoria to take rank amongst tho moat advanced communities. t Advanced. -— Tho people of Salt- spring Island municipality tiro evidently a very ndranced community. Acting upon the American principle of ''voting curly aud voting often" at their January election, they not only p tutted the ballot-box, but they appear to have had something very much like a "free light," in which the J. P. took a prominent part. The matter came up before a full bench of Magistrates at Cotvichati, whon gross irregularities werB proved and the J. P. lined for assault. VAfiKXTIXfiS!—A splciitlld assort- mftiit jtist revived from Sun l-Wii- disco. Fancy, iinaiUUui op Domic. At f. II. Pearson . The Collector's time for collecting taxes was further extended until 1st of March. Geo. Hatton's bill (§20) for burial of body found on Lulu island, ordered paid. Councillor Smith gave notice that at next meeting he would introduce a Bylaw imposing n wild land tax, Councillor Kidd gave notico that at next mooting he would move that the Council cull on parties owning hind on each side of south part of road no. 12 to Icliue the line between them. Council then adjourned. Lord Ersktne had a regular form of reply to those who wrote to him soliciting a sutiscription, and the from waa this: "Sir: I feel much honored by your application to me, aud I beg to ubscriho (here the leaf had to be turned over) myself your very obedient servant. Erskine." ''And so I gave up searching for him, for it was as hopeless as looking for a needle in a hnndlo of hay," "Then you shouldn't have, for thoro is nothing easier," "Nothing easier than whatl" "Than finding a noodle in a bundle of hay," "Nonsense! How do you Iind ' "" ((Sil down un the bundle of hay:" "Tho only way to put an end to the innumerable suicidos which occur in Franco every year," said a speaker in the Assembly, "ia to make tho act a capital ofienco, punishable with death." Nn Contempt of Couut.--One day Thud. Stevens ivan practising in the Carlisle Courts, and he didn't like the ruling of the presiding Judgo. A second time the Judge ruled against "Old Thad.,1' when the old man got up with scarlet faconud quivering lips, and commenced lying up his papers as if to (put the court-room. "Do I understand, Mr. Stevens," asked tho J 'udge, eyeing "Old Thad. "indignantly, "do I understand that you wish to show your contempt of tins Court'!"' "No, sir! no, sir!" replied "Old Thad.,"'"I don't want to show my contempt, sir; I'm trying to conceal it!" ♦—. Good Mibsiokaiiv Wouk.—The Fiji Islands are about 225 in number. Great Fiji iiiuinetv miles by fifty; population, 60,000, When first found by missionaries thoFijiaitH where tho most savage, cruel and dangerous race ever known, Their cannibalism, human sacrifices, infanticide, and burving alive were tho most horrible in manner and amount of which heathenism furnishes any record. Humanity had sunk tn its lowest depths. Now Sir Arthur Gordon, Governor of the British Colony of Fiji, can say: "It is impossible to speak in too strong terms of the wonderful results, both religious and social, which have attended the Wosleyan mission in Fiji." Thoy are now a Christian, people; their churci number i)Q0, church members 23,000; ■Sabbath sacredly observed, 42.000 children in the 1,500 schools, family worship almost universal. And it is au interesting fact that the first mission work in Fiji was by converts from the native Missionary Society of the Friendly Islands. British Columbia Agency of Toronto Safi', and Lock Works, J. & .1 Taylor, Proprietors. These celebrated safes are made from heavier iron, weighing 20 per cent. more. and have all the modern improvements of the best American Fire and Burglar Safes, including the Sargent Greeuleaf Dial Bock. Being of Canadian manufacture, they are duty free, and consequently can liu sold cheaper than either English or American Sofe3. Fire mid Burglar proof vault doors manufactured of all sizes and quality, at prices ranging from one hundred to thn thousand dollars. Detailed specifications for vault work furnished on application to the agents for British Columbia. no2 M. W. WAITT&Co., Victoria. Death in the Covkbe Pot.—The public aro cautioned against purchasing imported California ground eotfee, Its eheapuess is it3 only recommendation. The Ingredients are of the vilest description, aa any one using it will discover should he examine the grounds. During tlie perihelia of tho planets people should be careful what thoy eat aud drink. Don't allow your grocer to palm off his trash upon ynu, because it -pays him better to pell it than tho good article. Ask for Fell k Co.'s Coffee and take no other," Worse than War.—"The throat has destroyed more lives than the sword," by imprudence in eating aud intemperance, in drinking; but when the health becomes impaired the miserable dispeptio may find prompt relief in Burdock Blood Bitters, it regulates the bowels, nets upon the liver and kidneys, purifies the blood, aud stimulates all the secretions to a healthy action. A Goon Filter.—To hr.vc pure water in the house every family should have a good filter, the health and comfort depends largely upon the use of properly altered water. The liver is the true filter for the blood, aud Burdock Blood Bitters keep the liver and all the seere tory organs in a healthy condition. It is the grand blood purifying, liver regulating tonic. Uxiu'itTAKiNii.—Having bought out Mr. Witllrow nnd purchased the Hearse, the undersigned is now prepared to carry on the business of undertaking at the furniture warehouse (Mr. Withrow's old stand), next door to the Occident Hotel. The Hearse will be for hire on liberal tonus. John G. Buste, Manager.* A Cork, Fim Hkaiiache.—What physician has ever discovered a cure for headache? Echo answers none. But Burdock Blood Bitters, by their purifying, invigorating, nervine properties afford a cure in nearly every case. The health-giving principles of this remedy are unequalled by any similar preparation in the world. The Secret ov Bkahtv.—No cosmetic in the world can impart beauty to a face that is disfigured by unsightly blotches arising from impure blood, Burdock Blood Bitters is tho grand purifying medicine for all humors of the blood. It makes good blood and imparts the bloom of health to the most sallow complexion. CitiuiLAiNs.— -These troublesome complaints may be spocdtly cured by Hagyard's Yellow OU, the Rheumatic remedy, which, as nn external application and as an internal remedy has a wider range of usefulness than any similar preparation in the world. All druggists sell it. 25 cents. iST If you want a first-class Piano or Organ, go to T. It. Pearson & Co.'s. The best Pianos for the money in the Province.—Anv. Who says that times arc dull? R. W. Deane k Co. have now nine assistants in their establishment, and all are kept busy. * WANTED: A COOD STEADY HOY, AS AP- l\, prentice to the Ihltehei' inisiucaa. Apply to w. j. raisxcn, Popular Market. Now West., Fob. 3, 1882. fc4 AYRSHIRE BULLS! mitE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR J. sale on reasonable terms a few half- bred Ayrshire yearling Bulls, sired by the Thorough bred Ayrshire Bull Tho dams being choice dairy cows. A. S. VI5DDER, jell Smnas. REQUISITIOIaMlEEPLY, To J. A. R. Homhr, Esq., New Westminster. We, the undersigned Electors of the District cf New Westminster, having heard that a vacancy has occurred in the representation of this District in the House of Commons, request you to allow yourself to be put in nomination as a Candidate to till the vacancy, nnd pledge ourselves to give you all the support in our power. COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOR GIRLS, NEW WESTM1NSTEB, B. C. Hugh Nelson, \V | Armstrong, Wl) Ferris, R W Deane, Jno Kobson, R Thomas, james Wise, j C Armstrong, James Orr, I W Howison, Loft us U Mclnnes D Curtis, John T Scott, H V Edmonds, John Stewart, John Murray, Henry Malonv, I N Draper, Waller Hlackie, James A Clarke, Ii H Wilson, Angus Morrison, PnmierR hill brown. Henrv Bruce, lohn'R Scott, W J Howison, Geo Mackenzie, John King, Joseph Murray, C Isaachaxin, C B Sword, Samuel Cawlev, Thos E Kitchen, S A Cawley, Wm 1'rest, Thos Lewis, Samuel Greer, R Thompson, Alex Thompson, John Wilson, Chas Bell, John Fannin, H S Perkins, Coby Lewis, George Black, W T Blair, Oliver Parent, Hugh Stalker, B Springer, D S Miliigan, Peter Kweis, Oliver G Harbell, Murray Thain, S Wocker, R Board. Donald McGregor. William Dlrieeii, Alfred N C King, James Hart, Andrew Breen, James Q.ijlis, Chris Irvine, W 11 Soule, R Alexander, H L DeUeck, John Kirklaud, Hugh Magee, Wm Kent, John B McLcod, 5 Btighousc, Robt Johnson, A C Fraser, Joseph Shannon, Adam lackson, Robt McKee, James Bell, Christopher Lee, Wm A Handcock, (i E Corbould, ThosW Grav, Francis Rage, Jnn C Fcrnihough. E A Atkins, ' Sacklin Ross, D Withrow, Robert Gray, William Jenkins, John Murchison, J A Sivewright, Duncan Rowan, Charles D Knight, S W Barnes, Alex Michell, William Powers, Thomas Gunan, John H Sprott, John Fergusson, Henry Dawson, Charles E Woods. Charles Digbv, J McMurphy, jr, Geo Turnbull, I A Calbick, 'Philip McMahon, Walter Savery, John Walsh,' John Reid, Allen Cummings, lames O'Halloran, "D ! Robson, ,1) Mills, H Mathers. M Michaud, W Johnston, ChasG Major, Peter Birrel, Joseph Davis, W G Gossett, Alex Ewen, R H Baker, Russell Smither, William Ross, ,R Hume, R Anderson, I Lehman, B Preston, 1 VanBramer, TJonald McPhail, Adam Innes, John E Lord, Andrew Haslam, T R Pearson, W Hamilton, Henry Kells, C M McNaughten, B W Shiles, S H Webb, W J Mathers, James Turnbull, J G Jaques, Andrew Fisher, A P Briggs, J E Grav, D B Grant, John Elliott, Geo Crawford, W H Keary, Henrv Ejckhofl) J W Hennessy, John McMillan, Jacob Bcnter, A Melody, Robert Morison, Henry Elliott, William Edwards, J McMurphy, sr, Wm E Fales, I B Fisher, Wm Holmes, Joseph Wintemute, John Wintemute, Alex Stevenson, James McArtlutr, [ames S Gray, Donald McLean, J E Phillips, C M avers, W B Townscnd, Fred Eickhoff, L Grimmer, George Turner, Wm 'McCoil, W J French, Thos McNeely, Samuel Trapp, A Peelc, Thos J Trapp, Alex Coulls, Richard Andrews, Joseph Maynard, John J Turner, .George Mead, las W Harvey, \V A Duncan; Donald Chisholm, Jno A Webster, J Laidlaw, Thomas Cook, Thos L Scott, A W Scoullar, jGeo C Webster, Thos McKay, M Nelson, W D Purdy, Wm Turnbull, Joseph Devlin, II McRoberts, E S Scoullar, Joseph Wise, George Gray. REPLY. Gentlemen— I have much pleasure in acceding to your request conveyed to me in your requisition, that 1 would allow myself to be nominated as a Candidate, at the ensuing election of a Representative to till the seat now vacant in the House of Commons. If I should be elected to fill this honorable position, I will give mv support tn the present Government, and in doing so, will trust that mv future course of action may meet with the approval of my constituents, as it did on former occasions when 1 had the honor of representing you in the Legislative Council of this Colony. If elected, I will advocate the early completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway. 1 will urge upon the Government the necessity of placing the Dominion Lands, how held in reserve, in a position so they may be made available for immediate settlement. I will endeavor to show the Government the benefit which would be derived from the extension of the Ocean Mail Service to the Mainland, and to obtaining greater mail facilities throughout the Province. As British Columbia has not been admitted to the benefits of the Washington Treaty, I will urge upon the Government the justice of allowing an abatement of Customs duties upon all .Iterial required for the Fisheries, and will ask for an appropriation foi the establishing of Hatcheries. The Agricultural, Manufacturing, and Mining interests will receive my most careful attention, and if the formation of a Commercial Federation of Great Britain and her Colonies, for their mutual benefit, should come under consideration, it will receive mv earnest support, 'Owing to the transitory slate of the Dominion, many new questions will undoubtedly arise; in dealing with these, 1 will see that the interests of my constituents are protected. I am, Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, Jaa8 J. A. R. HOMER. Visitor, Bishop of New Westminster. Lady Principal, - Hiss Kendall. THE COLLEGE WILL RE-OPEN JAN. 4, 18S2. The school year consists of 10 months, or 40 weeks, di* vided into three Terms. (is ADVANCB} BoAitn, 8 4.00 V week Wasiiinu, 26 " doz. Tciriox (English. French aiid Latin), 5.00 " mon, do. (without Latin), 4.50 " " do, (without French and Liitih), 3.50 *.' " do. (elementary class) 2.50 " " Music, " 4.00 " " Ninnini; (by Mrs. Sillitoc), 15.00 " term (Ikkmax (hy Mrs. Sillitoc), 0.00 " " A reduction of 25 per cent, off tuition fees in case of second und younger sisters, CHARLES E. WOODS, dc21tc Hon. Seo. MAIL CONTRACT. HEALED TENDERS, ADDRESSED IO to the Postniaster-Genemi, will bo received ut Victoria until noon, on Friday, the 17th February, for the convey* unci* of Her Majesty's Mails, on a pro* posed Contract for four years, six timet a week each wuy, between BURRARD INLET and GRANVILLE, From tho 1st April next. The route pursued in conveyance of this mail to be via the Postoffice at Moodyville. Conveyance to be made in an open boat or steamer, subject to the approval of the Postmaster-General. The mails to leave Burrard Inlet Poet- ofitce daily, Sundays excepted, at 11 a. m., or as soon as possible after the arrival of the mail from New Westmui- ster, aud to arrive at Granville within one hour afterwards, RETURNING, to leave Granville at 1 p. ni., und to arrive ut Burrard Inlet Postofitcc within one hour afterwardB, or iu time to connect with the courier leaving Burrard Inlet Postohiee for New Westminster at 2 p. m. Printed notices containing further information as to the conditions of proposed Contract may be Keen, and blank forms of Tender may be obtained at the Postouicea of Moodyville, Granville, Burrard Inlet, nnd New Westminster, or at the ollice of the subscriber. E. FLETCHER, Asat. -Inspector, Post Ollice Inspector's Ollice, Victoria, B. C, Jan. IB, 1882. ja21 CITY LOTS —ash— LANDS FOR SALE. mHE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED L Valuable Property in tlie City and District of New Westminster:-— LOT ONE. Lots 7 and 8, block I", corner of Metre* vale und Columbia streets. There is a good House on these lots nnd a Garden very lately laid out and in good order. LOT TWO. Lot 0, block 18, on Columbia street. An excellent House; good tenant; and in thorough repair. LOT THREE. Lots 5 and 0, block 17, on Merrevale street. Tho best Bite in the city for a residence; thoroughly cleared; well fenced; an excellent Orchard in full bearing, and a fine spring of the very best water. in the District: LOT POUR. On False Creek trail—known as the Hazehvood Estate—800 acres. The road passes through a portion of it, and at an outlay of one hundred dollars 100 to 200 acres may be brought into cultivation this year. There is a small House on this lot, situated half way between this city and Granville. LOT FIVE. On the Burrard Inlet rood—joins Mr. Nicholflou's lot; covered with magnificent timber; distance from tins city only three miles; Kill acres. LOT SIX. Sec.!), block 5 N„ R. 1 West, nearly opposite Douglas island, on the left bank of thu Fraser river—160 acres. LOT SEVEN. Lot 77, group 1 —head of Burnaby lake; very good hind; 100 acres. LOT EIGHT. Lot 82—west of small lake, Inlet road 160 acres very superior land. LOT NINE. Lot 107--right bank North Arm—third lot from thu city; 100 acres. LOT TEN. Sections 29, 30, and 32—480 acres; J- mile from Boundary Bay; fine timber und lino situation for a logging camp. LOT ELEVEN. Section 35, Township 3. LOT TWELVE. Sec. 2(1, block 14 North, Range & West. Any of tho abovo property will bo sold cheap nnd on easy terms. For particulars apply to the owner, JAW MORRISON, jh25*lni Columbia-id., Now Wert- (0iif«Ston). LOVE AND GREEK. . j ■{ClUll'lUllOll.) This letter reached David on Thursday morning. He read it two or threo times, and' the expression of his face, which had;been 90 gloomy as to have frightened the waiters during the past weeks, became moro and more hopeful and joyous. Then he muttered, frowitiug'ritfuin: "If it'ia'true, what a brute she must think me!" Tho view of the case which John's last words suggested to hint was quite new. On that day when Amy left him, and lie could not work, David had awjikcnod to the knowledge that she had taken possession of his hear!. Ho tried to master his love in the days that followed, and never thought that he was causing her pain. Any kindness she had shown him had been attributed by him, -with a diffident bitterness resulting from Ills former experience, to the fact that Amy was a woman and he was the only follow near. Once sjijce, he left the thought of tho possibility that sho cared for him had presented itself; but he immediately -stifled it, saying to himself; "What should a girl Hud to care fur in a gray-headed old idiot like me,'' Ho was soon on his way to Drtnnna- droollit, and, as he drove along, hope and fear bytums possessed him. They never know exactly how they came to be in 0110 another's arms. Perhaps a lguder blast than usual had drowned their words, and that might account for their omitting to exchange assurances of lovo. Presently ho said: "My darling, what did you think of me V "X thought you v.-ero novel* coming back," answered Amy iu a voice which still trembled. "If Jihad thought for a moment that you could over care for me I should never have gone away; but I could noc bear to be near you any longer.1' "Then you are not going to Egypt!" said Amy, half laughing, but with tho ironior of post sobs in her voice Ho hold her face so that he might gaze into tho tender eyes, and said, after a [muse: "Not t till you go with me. Will you, sumo day {'' She spoke no word, but he read his answer in her face, and a long kiss was the result of it. Whilo they had been heedless ot all around, the wind had fallen; clouds had gathered, the sky had grown darker and darker, and now they wero suddenly aroused by a loud poul of thunder- It had been muttering in the distance, unheard by them. Flashes of lightning quickly ftue'eaeded each other; tho thunder rolled overhead; the vain came down in torrents, and presently the wind roso again mure furious than over, and seemed to intend to tear tholf shelter with it in its mad career. It was imppasiblb to talk; but that Willi nut necessary. Thoy were at peace with each other, and it did nut matter what storms raged without.. ■ Mrs. Dalrymple became very much .alarmed about 'Amy ou the first outbreak of the storm, and waa frequently at tho window watching anxiously for her. When 'the rain ceased and the clouds were ilying before tho wind she called out: "John, John, he has dmio it! Here they are, at last!'' aud as they came in John said; "Storms seem to be your element. You both look wonderfully well. Wliat have you been doing tu Amy to give her back her ruses ?!l "I havo been persuading her to take you for a brother-in-law," was David's answer. The joyuus effect of those words may be imagined. In the evening John asked suddenly; "What about tho vow, old fellow?" He thoroughly deserved the terrible glance bestowed on him by his wife; but—he had lost his wager. David looked tenderly at Amy's blushing face, and rniil quietly! "Some vows,- like some customs, arc more 'honored in the breach than iu the observance.'" Amy did not look at him then, but when she did it was not easy fur hiin to resist the temptation to take her in his arms again, though they were not alonp. There wns a wedding from Mrs. Dalrymple's in December. Of all her presents, the one most appreciated by the bride was a beautifully bound copy of the befurc-mantioued "He- view." WHAT THE SHEPHERD SAW A Tale of Four Moonlight Nights. FIRST NUillT. The Christina.'' tuooti shone coldly upon the upland, and the upland reflected its Irradiation m frost-sparklos so minute as r.nly to bo djscernnblo by nn eye near at hand. This oyu was the eye of n shepherd lad, exceptionally young for his occupation, who stood within a wheeled hut of the kind commonly in use among the s I mop -keepers during tho early lambing season, ami was abstractedly looking through the loophole" at the sceno without- The spot was called Lambing Corner, and it was a sheltered portion nf that wide expanse of rough past tiro long known as Yenicunibu Down, which you crois in its lower levels whon following the turnpike road froth Castorbridge eastward, before you come to Mololioster, Here where the hut stood, tlie land was high and dry, open except to tho north, and commanding an undulating view for miles. On tho north Bide grew a tall belt of coarse furze, with enormous stalks, a clump of tlio nftmfc standing detached in front of the general mass. The plump was hollow, aud the interior had been ingeniously taken advantage of as a position for the before mentioned hut, which was thus completely screened from winds, and almost invisible, except through the narrow approach. But the furao twigs had been cut awny from the two littlo windows of the hut, that tho occupier might keep his eye on the scene, Iu the rear, the shelter allnrded by the belt of furze bushes was artificially improved by an enclosure of upright stakes interwoven with boughs of the same prickly vegetation, and within the enclosure lay the renowned Vern- combe breeding flock of eight hundred ewes- To tho south in the direction of the young shepherd's idle gaze, there rose one conspicuous object above the uniform moonlit plateau, and only one. It waa a Druidical trilithon, consisting of three oblong stones in the form of a doorway, two on end aud ono across as a lintel. Each stotto had been worn, scratched, washed, nibbled, split; and otherwise attacked by ten thousand different weathers; hut now tho blocks looked shapely and littlo the worse for wear, so beautifully wero they silvered over by the light of tbo moon. The ruin was locally called the Devil's Door. An old shepherd presently entered the hut from tha direction of the owes, and looked around in the gloom. "He ye sleepy V lie asked in cross accents uf the boy. The lad replied rather timidly in the negative. "Then," said the slioplurd, "I'll get mo home along, and rest for a few hours. There's nothing to be done here now as I can see. The ewes can want 110 more tending till daybreak— 'tis beyond the bounds of reason that they can. But as the order is that one of us must bide, I'll leave you, d'yer hear. You can sleep by day, and I can't. And you can be down to my house in ten m tint tea if anything should happen, I can't afford ye candle; but, as 'tis Christmas week, and tlio timo that folks havo hollorduys, you can enjoy yourself by fulling asleep a bit in tho chair, instead of biding awake nil tho time. But mind, not longer at once then while tha shade of tho Devil's Door moves a couple of spans, for ye must keep an eye upon the ewes." The boy nude lib definite reply, and the old man, stirring the fire in the stove with his crook-stem, closod the door upon his companion and vanished. As this had been more or less the course of events every night since the season's lambing had set in, the boy was not at all surprised at the charge, and amused himself for some time by lighting straws at tho stove. He then wentoLittoUieewesmid new born lambs, re-entered, ant down, and finally foil asleep. This was his customary manner of performing his watch, for though special permission for naps had this week boen accorded, he had, as a matter of fact, done tho same thing on every preceding night, sleeping often till awakened by a smack on the shoulder nt throe or four iu (he morning from tho sheep-crook of the old man. It might havo been about eleven when he awoke. Ho was so surprised at awaking without, apparently, being called or struck, that on second thoughts he assumed that somebody must have called htm in spite of appearances, and looked out of the hut window toward the sheep. They all lay as quiet ns when he had visited them, very little bleating being audible, aud no human soul disturbing tho sceno. Ho next looked from the opposite window, and here the case was different. Tho frost facets glistened under tho moon as before; an occasional furze bush showed as a dark spot on the same; and in the foreground stood the ghosily form of the trilithon. But in front of the trilithon stood a man, That he was not the shepherd, or any ono of the farm laborers, was apparent in a moment's observation, his dress being a dark suit, and his figure of slender build and graceful carriage. He walked backward and forward in front of the trilithon. Tho shepherd lad had hardly done speculating on the strangeness of the unknown's presence here at such an hour, when he saw a second figure crossing the open sward toward the locality of the trilithon and furze clump that screened the hut. The second personage was a woman; and immediately on sight of her the male stranger hastened forward, meeting her just in front of the hut window. Before sho seemed to be aware of his intention, he cloflpefl her in his arms. Tho lady released herself, and drew back with some dignity. "You havo come, Harriet—bless you for it'.'" ho exclaimed fervently. "But not for this," sho answered, in offended accents. And then mure good-naturedly: "I have come, Fred, because you entreated me so! What can havo been the object of writing auch a letter? I feared I might be doing you grievous ill by staying away. How did you come here I" "I walked all tho way frum my father's." "Well what is it? How have you lived since we last met?" "But roughly; you might have known that without asking. I have seen many lands and many faces since I last walked these downs, but I have only thought of you." "Is it only to tell mo this that you have summoned ine so strangely ?'' A passing breeze blew away the murmur of the reply and several succeeding sentences, till the man's voice again became audible in the words, "Harriet*—tl'uth between us two! I havo heard that the duke does not treat you too well." "He is warni-touipered, but ho is a good husband," "He speaks roughly to you, and sometimes even threatens to lock you out of doors." "Only once, Fred! On my honor, only once. The Duke is a fairly good husband, I repeat. But you deserve punishment for this night's trick of drawing 1110 out. What dues it moan f "Harriet, is this fair or honest? Is it not notorious that your life with him is a sad ono—that, in spite of tbo sweetness of your temper, the sourness of his embitters your days? I havo como to know if I can help you. You aro a duchess, and I am Fred Pentridgej but it is liot impossible that I may be ablo to help you Heavens! tho sweetness of that tongue ought to keop him civil, especially when thoro is added to it tho sweetness of that face!" (To ImCmiHiiiii.-.l.) T. R. PEARSON & CO., -Importebs and Dkalers in— Books & Stationery, fimi coaas, Pianos, Organs & Music, South Sideof Columbia St., New "Westminster, B. C. The largest and licst-scleeted stock of Miscellaneous Books on the Mainland of British Columbia, comprising History, Poetry, Biography, Science, Fiction, and General Literature. A full stock of the Seaside Library just received, including the latest .numbers. School Books. All the authorized books for Public and High Schools. Also, School Requisites in great variety—Slates, Pencils, Crayons, Cupy-Books, Drawing materials, etc, Blank Books. A very large assortment, imported direct from the manufacturers, embracing all shies, shapes and qualities. fflT Leave your order for Sheet Music and Music Books at T, It, Pearson fiCpi's -Am*, Paper & Envelopes. This department is very complete, and as the goods have been purchased from the manufacturers, on the most favorable terms, prices will compare favorably with those of any other establishment in the Province. Foolscap Papers, Letter Papers, Note Papers, Bill Heads, Statements, Memorandum, Tissue, Blotting, Wrapping, and other Papera, Some beautiful designs in Fancy 'Note Papers from London ami Paris. An immense stock of Envelopes of all styles, colors and prices. Fancy Goods. A very large variety of Fancy Goods always on hand, to which additions are being constantly made. Miscellaneous. A very large and complete stock of miscellaneous articles such as are usually found m a stationery establishment. Sltcct odes, EyoGliiKKOS, Plnying Cardst Visiting Cards, Hiikint'ss {'aids, Curd bonrrt. Cm-el Cases, Vun.es, tinmi-s, Inks of nil kinds, InkKliitidH—p'tilii and fancy, Photo. Album*, Picture*, Autnjjrnph Album*. Toys, Scrnp Hooks, Ptirxrti, Writ hi-; Desks, Gold Pent, Ladles* Work itn-ki-is, Gentlemen's i)r*-»t t:i.IEV ..utl,.* to order, ETRUSBAH COLORING, COLO & SILVER PLATHIC. Kngngcmt'iit iiimI WViIiIIiii; lilims n Specially, gST WnteheB and Jewelry carefully repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought, jnylte Ever) nan lo his Own Business PRACTICAL CHEMIST& DRUGGIST, COLUMBIA STREET (Oi'P, O1II.11XIAI, IIOTUI,), NEW WESTMINSTER, B, C. O. Gr. Physician**' prescriptions nnd Family Kcclprr* a SpecinUj* N. U. — Only Gt-uuino Drugs uaod, Over twoiitvvt'iir-i' fjXpprlqtujO. inrit'i JBHARLES L wotpF LAND SURVEYOR, REAL ESTATE AGENT, Conveyancer & Accountant. KENTS, IIKI1TH, &V„ C0UKCTi;i). Lonns Npgotiatod, nml it GenovaJ Agnnov BusiiiosH transacted. AUKN'T poll TIIM I'liciilx Kirn Insiirnurc Compiiny of Brooklyn, and the Kiitiltuiiie life Assurance Society of the United States. Kllllllllt HTRKKT, NEW WESTMINSTER, U. (J. ].*, O. llos '10. Heavy Jackets and Quilted Skirts. Colored Merinos, blk. Cashmere and blk. Crape Cloth. FLANNELS In White, Scarlet, Blue, Gray, and Plain, and Stripes, and Checks—both English, Canadian, and American, twilled and plain, wool shaker mid cotton. s In white and gray. Brown and white Sheetings. Towels of all kinds. BLANKETS In colors & white. QUILTS and Counterpanes. Ticking, Drilling, and Hessians Canadian YARN. FURS. Ladies' Furs in Muds, Boas & Caps. CLOTHING. Men's Clothing in Tweed suits or otherwise. Overcoats and Ulsters. Hats in Every Style. GLOVES In Ladies' black, dark & light shades in kid. In Men's Gloves, buck, doe, dog, kid, sheep, antelope, and cloth— all shades, lined and unlined. i-i-tiT'xizt-K-'nxxarGr lii Ijentleinen's Furnishing Hoods. LAMPS, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE. PLATE DWARE AND TABLE CUTLERY THE BEST. In Groceries and Provisions Every thing the best that can be had, and at the lowest prices for a GOOD article. fic Railway MOKAL-H you wwit 11 (ioort artiqloj gotoC.fr MAJOR'S 11( you wmit tilings clienji, Imt "cultui*," M'liy, go blflttWlioro- ITEM—-.What overydptly wye ntmt hu true ; mid if triib, tlioh tlio handsotliost display of Vttlnabld floods, Silver and I'latc, in undoubtedly to bo found at C. G. MAJOR'S, New Wostminstor, B. 0. * NEW SCHEDULE —or— —FOK— WHITE LABOR —ON THE— Canadian Pacio Railway —IN— BRITISH COLUMBIA, 0venders §]2;> 00 por month. Rook Foremen,,, .$3 00 to S4 00 p tiny Earth Foremen... 2 25 to 3 00 " Bridge Foremen.. 3 00 " Bridge Carpenters, 1st class 2 GO " Bridge Carpenter.1*, 2nd class 2 00 " Masons 2 50 to 3 50 " Blncksmitiis, 1st class 3 00 " Blacksmiths, 2nd class 2 50 " Blacksmith Helpers 1 50 to 2 00 " Drillers 1 75 to 2 00 " Laborers 1 50 to 1 75 « Hewers 2 50 to 3 00 " Choppers 1 50 to 2 00 " All outside labor 10 hours per day, All Carpenters to furnish their own Chest Tools. All Employees to find themselves Bed, Board and Lodging. Boarding Houses will he convenient along the Line. Board—-§4 per week. Tt will not he compulsory for Employees to hoard in tlio Company's Houses. Wages will be paid monthly, on the 10th of each month. A. 0NDERD0WE, QKNKIIAIi Maxaohr. OlTH'K OV THE CONTRAOrORR, Caxahiak I'.ic'ii'ic Railway-, Ynlo, Miireh 1, 1SSI. ESTABLISHED IN 186& L P. FISHER'S iDVERTISING kWaz- m: :lw en ~w Rooms 20 nnd 21, Merchants' Exchange, calil'uriila St., S. F„ Cat. \T H.-ADVEIIT1SING SOLICITED [y . fiir ull m-Miii-iora milillsl tlm IMrlllc Coiwt, theSunilwlHi Munis, |'„ivn,.,i;i, MciihMM I'mts l-uminm, Vn11if.nl-... .Iimi'iiu, OI-iiin( New /..'■iluii.1, Hi" ■tiHtrolluii (Vmiir*. tin- K.nti'in Slat-!, mul liumjip. KJIm of tionrij tinvy uaivs. |niper 'inblifihoil on tlm INicille Comtl nro kcpl constantly mi luiml mid nil Hilvortinem nra iillowni troo iicconi to then during hiulnon hours. Tlio llHiTWtl (M.fMUMS h kimt i■« liluut tlio olHcoftf I,. I», FISIIKH, RAILWAY jmilOS! PORT MOODY FERRY! HAVIXfl ESTABLISHED MYSELF nt thu POUT MOODY oncl of tin- NOItTB UOAU, I nm now proponed to rmuir PAB8BNOB1UI to nml from imy part of BOUT MOODY, VISITORS from MOW WESTMINSTER desirous of ox- niiiiiiiiig this niilpmli,! HARBOR, the WESTERN TERMINUS of tin. OANA- DUN PA0D?IC RAILWAY, will flntl it good trail ovor the NORTH ROAD to my house. Distohco—4^ milcn. JOHN JOHNSTON. Agent in New Wchtinhistor: jnlS Hnxiiv V. Edmonds. BIBLE SOCIETY. New Westminster Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society. AT THKDKI'OSITORY (Mr.RAK'S St(ire) are to bo found Bibles and Testaments at cost pHa's, in o.grout variety of type and binding, and in different language!-. Information roaftvditig the organization nf Brauohaa or'Sub*dop08ltorlaBj (JnmtH, nnd ji'-nrnil llilili' work, may he had hv Ministers nml othetMon nddi'eiming K1C\ . R. JAMIKSON, Kow Woatininator, Provincial Agent for tho Upper Canada Biblo Society. jny4tc PATENTS Wo continue to net ns Solicitors for Patents, Caveats, Trade Marks, Copyrights, etc., for tho United States, Canadn.Cuba, England; Branoc, Germany, etc. We havo had lllll'lj .live j t'iirs t'XprrU'lll'C. Vntcnta obtained through un are noticed in the SciKNTino Amkkigan. This largo and splendid illustrated weekly paper, $3,20 a year, shows the Progress of Soiehto, iti very intercHting, and 1)01 nn enormous eirculation, Addriiss, MUNX k CO., Patent Solicitors, I'nh- lishorsof SciKSTirtc Amkukian, 37 Park How, Now York. I bud book about Patent;! sent free. deM THE STANDAED life assurance mnr OF EDINBURGH. ESTABLISHED IN 1852, THIS O.iTD-ESTAm/TSinSD nml wmtltby Com- ['iiiij* i« nut! ul ilitt Im'Kiwt anil must aiicccM- nil Iiiutltiitbng of Oroijt Brltuln: ANKUAI- ItBPPirr, 1880. Tin: ViiTv.niuiiTil Asnum. Okhkbai. Mebtiso of lli'i CdMI'AXY wus licul nt Kil In lurch ou Tumliiy, -Hits fiOlli »f A]illl, 1SS0. Kt-MiliN Coitimitlltcnlcd In the He- JMifi liy (lit1 111r«;«tori* AMOUNT PltOPOWiD 1">II i AatfUJIANOH iliniiii; llicUl ,047,310 0 6 yenri870(2,!i!lfll,ro}jpfiils) J ' AMOUNT OK ASSIIIIANCMS'l A(.*(!KI'rr:ii.lnrlri(,'tliu jt'iirUl, 134,444 18 2 1871) (1,81(6 Pullcim) J ANNUAL IMtMIMlMSotinowl 1'olirins during tlio yoWlSiO J i40,H84 11 7 £(■.'1,002 8 r» AMOUNT nr ASSUUANdlSft") ACOKlTKOilorliiu thu lust i- ..£0,200,013 10 9 Bro JMH J SUltSIBTTNfl ASSUtlANOB'Sl ut lfllhNi>vi.inlM.r, ISTll (»f I -,„ nl, -., -, „ whti-li XI ,316,4711 : 17 : 01- ?£10.0«.T46 16 10 1 tcnKaured. wHli other Dfflo«s)J KBVBNUl'i ppmrduir SKVliNJlUNnRKD AND MNLTV-FIVIi THOUSAND POUNDS 8TKKI.INQ jut Auiiiiiii. INVE8TRD KUNDS, iijiwrhU of FIVK AND A HALF MlU.li'NS STKKMNQ, RATES OF PREMIUM And wary lnfuriuatIon will be fnrniihed by MR. W. H. KEARY. Oolunililfi Btreot, Nuw *ffcstnilnitor, Agent, Mcillcnl I'xmnlncr fur Now Wcntmlnttcr: Ulltlll II IS I IKS. H. |». THE IlilEAT EXGLISII REMEDY Tlio.--.Mvho eimnotvtMl DRi MINTIB in Sun Frnneirco Elionlil fh\u\ n lull nml minute stuniinil ol tlieir irouble* with §iprl)0, nml jn ri-lnni n lull course of Modicine will he [arivnrdi'd, securely liucked. so ns not to exeile eniioBity. Hit. MIXTIrl will nirrce to forfeit I'lVl' IIUIKllTd DOllttrB Turn case of Uila kind Hie Vll.il UcstortttlVO (under his special nil vine nnd lrenlnient}ivill not enre, or lor tinytliirjr iinonri! orinjurions round In it. DR. MINTIB 'real-tall DU- t*ases siii'Ci'Ssfnil.v wlilmiit merniry. Consultation frCO. Tlirirnupli fx'ntiit- nntinii !iiMliitlvlrv,-$&'00l PliceofVIUI Restorative, S:i UO .1 liotlle, or liitir tinics iiii* ijiiuniiiy, $10*00; sent to nny iiddrt'Rs it'ioti receipt of prio-i, ()plJ O.I),, secure Iriim obsKl'lltloii, iittrl in privnle napio if desired, by A. K. MINTIB, M.J). , 131-ly All orders for titfilleiao O. 0. D. mint he iK*cniii|iuiiiiiil wiili $1.00 (its ii «urtr« nnMJn ol' irntid fnith), which will hu deducted when the [i.auliiigv id shipptil. II tiwinic.v Slreel, Sun Inmclnfo, <*«!. XEVX>----JC ToDlSPARRS. COMI'LAINTS ftlld AcaDltNTS wIiJlIi HAtivAitu's Yellow Oil is cuaiwi- taed lo cu,c or relicvu cither in Mam or Uuast. TAKEIIIHTERKALLV FOR CROUP, | COUGHS, CHAMPS, SORE THROAT, ASTHMA, I COLDS, Jic APPLIED EXTERNALLY FM RHEUMATISM, CHtLBLAIXS, SWELLINGS, GALLS, LAMENESS, COXTRACIIOXS LUMBAGO, DEAFNESS, SP31AIXS; NEURALGIA, CALLOUS LUMPS STIFF JOINTS, FROST 1UTE, CORXS, BRUISES, ITCH, PA IX INBACK, PAIN In SIDE, ft. ^ livery bottle FiinrAtitecd to givo Htubc. tion or money rcfiin Jell, DIRECTIOKS WITH FACH BOTTLE. PRIOEUfa, T.s!:r..rjra:-7 a oo., Froptieton 'I'OKONTO, ONT. Oil SPIliEY & CO.'S EMSl'KNSARy* NO. 11 KEARNEY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA1. Dlt. S1MNXEV, wllliri..tt-ii dm tin-r.inn< .l-r-.l UlU-tfuiltrwil, IV. K.).Muilirul InMl. int.', nml iutv IV..|ii'iHi'r «l tlu< SUNK It I* VILLH INFlnMAUY, wrnilil mt»t t'c»|«'ctftilly iitfumi lliu imtlcntii mul Hip nmirtod fiutiurnlly, Ikit hu Ktlll Cilhllliliet* 1.) lifiit.'lirui'icnnil liftvoai ilin- ottii.-l with iiii'iiiriilluk'tl micc.eH. LADIES AND GBNTLBIBBN. Itvniimihurtlint 'irucrnntliiatlun In tliu thief uf lima »0 COMB AND DE HEALED. It matters not What your (foiiblM iniiy In1, coma nml kt thi. Doctor sxiimino yiinrcnxu. Il Hill tiost you notliltif hr eonmltatlon, so pleats m)I i r,a\rty yuuriolves wbetbar Mm |ini>inr nti<<«r- Mumlri yolireilio, II liiii'in cure vim liu will tell ymi so] if tml, lie will tell yon Unit, for he will not umli'it.il.i- ,nii-i'miliM" In'iiiinitlilunt of tt- roothiRnoursi I'nrtlcS nt n ill-tmirn wNMiir trentmeiit, by niilnlliiK fl'i nml ii minute ilnneiiptli.t) of tlitlr ttuiibli'fl ulll iTt'iiivti Iti itlinu i» full oaurte of 11 liitiiii'iii «eciiti>ly 1'iii-lii'il us iu not to eicltt cu- lieslty. lilt. SPINNBYwtll n mi ni ii l.-n to forfeit Flvo llumli'i'l Dollars tor orory tuua of nny kind or cimrnctor wlllcll lit. tinilt'itntti-xnml fitiIk to(sarit. I*. B.—For tlisn'itx'* uf nliort fltnnilintf, it full Couns of nii'ilklncK, Hiitllclent fur n cure, with nil InitrilCtlOni. will hs sunt tu nny KililrcH on rcueljit of fid. Call or Aililri'Hri llr. NF1NNKV * CO., li'JR-ly No, 11 Kenrnt.*/Ht.,fliinFninolHO,CAl. mm oil H:ElTrVlA.TISM' •tTREEMAK'S WGK.M POWDERS. Arc pioiunut to tako, Contain thoir own Purgative, :•; n nivfOi nam. and effectual Hc-Hfoye? o worm* in CliiliircuorA BUSINESS MEN Willi WISH TJIKlli ADVKHTISK- incuts lu liu read uvurywlioro in tlm I'mlnm Hlionltl mlvoruw In the llrilhli (iDlllllililllll, which roiohea Hourly ovorv hniici: mi till) Mnlllllilill, Try it.