DELTA TIMES Volume 7 LADNER, B. C. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912. DELTA'S SUCCESSFUL MARKET CANTATA liny Takes u S||->-lu Drop on Ai*c*ouiit of Lots of American Product��� Eggs und Butter Hold. I Baptist choir of New Westminster Provide Musical Treat���McNeely Hall Full to the Doors. MACKENZIE IS THE UNANIMOUS CHOICE Ploughing Is general throughout tho district and a couple of weeks will see the hulk of the work completed and all ready for planting. Between times a considerable amount of hay and oats Is being hauled to the wharf for .shipment to the Vancouver and Victoria markets. A considerable amount of hay is coming In and those who have been hanging onto that product in the hope of higher prices are somewhat dis- i appointee], as the prlce has dropped to I twelve and the buyers are not very particular about buying very lavishly even at that ligure. The reason for the drop ig in account of a considerable quantity of American hay being j continually poured Into the coast ^markets. Potatoes are also down In price anel are worth about J28 In Vancouver Mere the buyers are paying from $������6.-0 to $2i7 per ton. Oats are also little weak In price and are worth |f'r_.rn $32 to $35 per ton. 'Eggs are ngt quite so plentiful as Ithey were a week or so ago, but Ithe price remains the same as that of last week. The following are the quotations for lhe week: [Butter, wheksale, per lh 30c Gutter, retail, per lb 35e 3u_ter, creamery, per 11) 40c Sggs. per doz.. wohlesale '27"_c Eggs, per doz., retail 35c Beef, live weight, per lb. ... 5c to 5 He lutton, live weight, per lb 6c Pork,'live weight, per lb 9c l*eal. live freight, per lb 7c to Sc Potatoes, per ton $26.50 to $27 -tilling oats, per ton $30 to $35 ���lay, per ton ;.....$ 12 MAJORITY APPROVES. A vote, which was taken during the bast week In the local Methodist fchurch on the subject of church union |ras in favor of unlein. only by a small tiajority. There was a possible 123 votes, and |8 were cast, otf these 35 *were in _vor of union and 23 against. The allowing is the official statement on lie vote: Official board���No. voting yes, 6; fo. voting no, 3; No. qualified to Dte, 17. I "Membership 18 years of age and fer���iNo. voting yes, 15; Xo. voting 13; No. qualified to vote, 65. (���Adherents, non-members over 18, Who contribute to support of church��� ijto. voting yes, 14; No. voting no, 7; 'v.th. qualified to vote. 41, ���M, EBURNE. flss Helen Wells has left for Port- fid on a holiday trip. Mi��s Peel and s Nanny Wells accompany her as as Seattle; where they will visit ss Mabel MdMullin. The lacrosse boys dance on Friday ening was a huge financial success. |- funds realized through their efts will make for a god start to- |rds putting the club on a strong .ncial busts and Indeed will assure boys of the right start. The little five-year-old son of Mr. Mrs. J. J. Wilson, Lulu Island, with a painful accident on Wed- |day. The little fellow was play- wlth the grass cuter and crushed fingers badly. the Terminal Hallway Company Is plying for certain foreshore at Pt. py. The plan shows a breakwater vanish Bank at some distance the land, and It would appear to Jhe desire of the company to re- about 30 acres of the sand Iks. Between the breakwater and [land a deep water harbor is shown about 160 acres of wharf and chousing premises. Captain Palmer, otherwise known [the Hon. William Palmer, said to ] a relative of Lord Sel borne, wns ested by Detective Champion and IC. Walker, of the Point Orey See, at 3337 Heather street, Thurs- of last week on three cahrges of rory. (His arrewt was made at the Vance of Mr. Ernest Walker, gro- Flfteenth avenue and Heather bet, who claims thnt he was one of fcused's victims. The other two jrges are that on December 1 he alned $75 by false presences from Drge Stump, and that he obtained similar amount from tbe Fraser |rd'ware Company. Palmer was at time in the Royal North'west tunted Police, and it Is said that he Ids a commission in the Canadian fltia. x'. The visit of the Olivet Baptist church choir from New Westminster, augmented by several other excellent vocalists on Friday last, and their splendid rendition of G. F. Hoot's cantata "David, the Shepherd Boy," under the able leadership of Mr. J. T. Baker, will not be soon forgotten by tne music lovers of the Delta. The large audience taxed the seating capacity of Mc.N'eely Hall to its inmost and followed with the closest attention tho development of the sacred old story "so sweetly told. The principals were characterized as follows: Abigail . Mrs.. Byron Boyd Hens-haw Mic-hal Mrs. Geo. Godfrey- David Mr. J. T. Baker Jessie, Jonathan. . .Mr. John Graham Saul Mi. J. A. Hamm Samuel Mr. Geo. G��dfre< There were 12 parts: First, The Feast at Bethlehem; second, Agigail at Cirmel; third, Saul ln Despondency; fourth. Two Sentinels; fifth. After the Battle; sixth, David and Jonathan; seventh, Saul and Ionathan; eighth, David In Exile; ninth, David and the Shepherd Queen; tenth The Carmelite Bride; eleventh. Evening Before Coronation; twelfth Tbe Coronation. The numbers were well sustained and both the soloists and chorus received deserved applause. Mrs. Byron Henshaw, coming as she did with a high reputation to sustain, we.n not only an encore, but new laurels, and may be sure of a welcome at any time she returns to the Delta. Mr. Baker's leadership was only excelled by the solo: 'The Lord My Shepherd Is," which also was encored. The rich contralto of Mrs. Godfrey was to some the feast of the evening, while to others, Mrs. .Hamm's finP impersonlllcatlon of Saul was the outstanding feature. Undoubtedly much of the success was due to Mr. John Graham,' who sustained so well the parts of Jesse end Jonathan, his recitative work with that of Mr. Geo. Godfrey being marled with a clearness of art'culatlon, which went a long way In enabling the audience to grasp the theme. Mrs. M. B. Davidson, wjjg prer, yidea at the piano V.oth ln the accompaniments and the harp Interlude, proved herself an accomplished musician. The proceeds amounting to $116.50, after deducting expenses, will be devoted towards the cost of completing" the building of the local Baptist church. GOOD VAVDl-VILLE The vaudeville and dance given by the Ladner Athletic Club on Feb. 23, the report eif which was crowded out of last week's Issue, was a genuine success. The hall was filled to the/ doors and everyone went home feeling that an- other success had been added to the record pi Ladner's local talent. The "Cointy Postmaster." In which Miss Katie Plewes played the part of Sallle, Mr, Werre the postmaster, Mr. Kilpln the yot-ng actor and Dell Oliver as Zeb Simmons, was heartily applauded. Howard Bros, presented the laughable sketch "The resurrection of Bill Jones," and were\ encored several times. IMr-. Swan was in tine voice and rendered his solos In fine manner. Geo. Kilpln and Bernard Howard rendered several selections on their musical Instruments, and E. F. Douglas entertained with a comic mono- lougue. The performance ended with a three-round b'>xing match, between Messrs. Hlckard and Dubois, of Vanceiuver. after which the dance was startednn d lasted until the small hours of the morning. PYIU'.S���CHERRY. F. J. MacKenzie Receives Splendid Tribute to Past Efforts���Wili Run Again as Delta's Candidate Twei of the well-known young people eif the district In the persons of Mr. Jack Pybus and Miss Lily Cherry were united in matrimony on Wednesday last in Holy Trinity Cathedral, New Westminster. They were taken to New Westminster by Mr. A. Parmltter In his launch, and will return to Ladner after a short honeymoon trip and make their home here. VANDALISM. HOME WITH B.RTDE. ?npt. Jos. Herllng, of the S.S. New lltn, after a short absence has rented with his bride, nee Miss E. ���en. of Burnaby, daughter of Mr. |en, contractor of that place. Mr. Mrs. Herllng have rented a por- that B. Syton's house and have leu up their residence there. OLIVER NOMINATED. Ir. John Oliver was nominated to (test .Delta riding at the Provln- electlon by the Liberals in conation at Cloverdale last night, phoso who, attended the Liberal Bloating convention at Cloverdale krsday. were Mesrsa. J. Oliver, T. |Foster, H. A. MacDonald and Dr. ion. TherP seems to be a bunch of hoodlums at work in the evenings who are worth watching, and If caught, making examples of. Some of the tricks indulged In embrace pulling up planks on bridges across ditches, putting boulders on '.he sidewalks in dark corners, and either senseless tricks, dangerous to life and limb. One day recently a disc harrow was left at the wharf for shipment and when the shippers went next day to complete arrangements for shipping It was found that half of the discs had been removed and had disappeared. They were eventually fished out of the Fraser river near where the harrows were' placed, by means of grappling hooks. One evening all the lights In the annex to the Delta Hotel were disconnected and the place yas put In darkness until a man was secured to rectify the trouble. Someone Is gedng to be caught one of these evenings and there will be something doing. CLOVERDALE, B. C March 6��� Mr, Frank J. MacKenzie, who has represented this riding so worthily durign the late provincial parliament was unanimously chosen as the standard bearer of the Conservative party for Delta at a nominating convention held here yesterday afternoon. Nei other name was placed in nomination. Mr. MacKenzle's name was proposed by Mr. S. Shannon and seconded by Mr. 11. J. Hutcherson, the convention endorsing this nomination with much enthusiasm. ...-.Noiiuiieiir.-i New Officers. At the meeting of the Central Conservative Association of Delta held in the opera house an hour previously, which was fully repiesifrriative, the olffcers of the association for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Hon. Presidents, Rt. Hon. R. L. Borden, Hon. Richard McBride. President, F. J. MacKenie. Vice President, David Harris, Langley. Secretary Treasurer, W. H. Smith, Ladner. ExecuGi^^ Delta���Geo. Dennis, Delta; H. J. Hutcherson, Ladner. Surrey���T. Sullivan, Sullivan's Station; R. D. Mackenzie, Cloverdale. Langley���Stanley Towle, Langley; Hugh Jones, Aldergrove. Two petitions came before the meeting. The first emanated from Langley and embraced a protest against the bridge the C. N. P. Ry. propose erecting across Salmon river on account of there being no draw to the bridge, thus in the opinion of the petitioners militating against development. A considerable amount of settlement was sjiown to be in progress above where the bridge was to be erected. The association fully endorsed the petition. The second petition was made general and appealed to the Federal government for tho removal of hindrances to navigation especially in the districts of Langley and Delta, and protection of banks of foreshore in Delta riding. This petition was also., fully - endorse*-- and copies were ordered to be sent to Mr. J. D. Taylor, M.P., at Ottawa. j The Convention. The general meeting convened shortly after 2.30 when in the neighborhood of. 200 delegates were present, ' representing the whole constituency from Aldergrove to Westham Island. Mr. F. J. MacKenzle called the meeting to order and asked for the appointment of a chairman and secretary. Mr.' MacKenzie was himself appointed to the chair and W. H. Smith was appointed secretary of ths meeting. The first business called for was I the nomination of representatives to contest the riding. Mr. S. Shannon of Cloverdale, Immediately arose and , nominated Mr. F. J MacKenzle, and Mr H, J. Hutcherson, Ladner, seconded the nomination, both gentlemen making flattering remarks as to Mr. MacKenzle's ability and devotion to the interests of the constituency. Mr. R. E. Kittson of East Delta put the motion to the convention which carried unanimously with a I promptness and energy which spoke volumes for Mr. MacKenzie's standing with his constituents. Mr. MacKenzle Accepts. Mr. Mackenzie on arising expressed his deep gratification at the honor conferred upon him. He felt that it was Indeed an honor to support Premier McBride ln his able administration, and equally an honor to represent the banner riding of British Columbia. It was also gratifying, as one who had grown up in the district, to be nominated by an old school chum, Mr. Shannon, and to have his nomination seconded by a man of Mr. Hutcherson's standing in the community. With regard to his administration of public affairs, he had got alt he possibly could, and had tried to divide the appropriation as equitably as possible. With regard to affairs In thc local house, the members were a happy family, and evetv Item of expenditure was watched just as carefully as though there were a large opposition to criticize. Aid to Agriculture. Every branch of development and industry waa given due consideration. In agricultural matters, In 1904, tho expenditure was $42,000. The last estimates called for fan expenditure of $282,250 ln the same department. The sum of $90,000 had been devoted to exhibition purposes; $30,000 towards Farmers' Institute work. To aid the horticulturists thirteen new experimental orchards hod been planted out and one of the first had been placed at Aldergrove. Sixty fruit packing schools had been conducted and the government was providing a number of spraying outfits as a means of giving practical Instruction to or- chardists. The government now had thirty-two paid instructors in the field assisting in agriculture and horticulture. Four Royal Commissions had been appointed. One to look Into agricultural affairs, one Into municipal legislation, one Into the "better terms" question and one Into labor. matter- There had arisen a difficulty between the timber and agricultural $1.U0 A VKAli. I : ��� EVANGELIST FOREIGNERS VISITOR ARRESTED Superintendent ot Central Mission, of | Iiii.iiigiutic.i Officers Arrest Several Vancouver, Speaks In Ladner on Oily Mission Work. 'ks With a Turkish Pilot��� Taken io Cloverdale, R. Bars White H districts on the question of burning ( and clearing. The act elcallng with the question would he amended at the next sessleen of the house, giving more discretionary powers to fire wardens. Roads were- again a big question and every attention would be given to the perfection Of trunk roads. Taxation Reform. The poll anel peri-nnal taxes were doomed to be eliminated and the aggressive educational policy would be furthered as much as possible. No j district with the required number of children would have to appeal twice for a school. Prolonged applause greeted Mr. MacKenzle on the completion of his comprehensive address. ! Records of Progress. Mr. T. Gifford, New- Westminster. I next expressed his pleasure at being present and paid high tribute to Mr. j MacKenzie's energy and ability as the representative of tho Delta riding. He briefly reviewed conditions as they obtained when Premier McBride took the helm nine years ago as compared with conditions today. Instead of having neither money nor credit, 'he country now had both. In 1906 a|l that was spent on roads and bridges was $.50,000. This year the estimates called for the expenditure of $5,000,- 009 for the same purposes. Tributes to Mr. MacKenzie. Mr.A.H.B. Magowan stated that he I and the previous speaker. Mr. Gif- J ford, were among the few who were members of the government in 1903, and together they had watched the country grow and develop under Premier McBrlde's able administration. He applauded the wisdom of the convention ln again nominating Mr. F. J. MacKenzie as their standard bearer. He had watched his career with interest and the estimates told the story of what he had been enabled to do for his constituents. His own constituency of Vaneouver did not benefit so largely from the government funds as the rural districts, but they felt that all roads lead to Vaucouver and what benefitted the outside also aided their city. He looked forward to splendid results being derived from the proposed railway legislation which called for the guaranteeing of the bonds for a railway to Fort Oeorge, and from that point the road would eventually be continued to the Peace River country. Some said the grant was being made too soon���the railway would coma without it That might be so���but time was an object, and whatever would insure the railway within reasonable time and at reasonable expenditure was the best policy for the province. The Hope mountain and Kootenay branches were also now a necessity in order to keep pace with the development of the country. Money was now available and duty demanded that that money should be expended for development purposes. A Business-Like Course. Mr. H. H. Watson, the final speaker, for half an hour or more spoke in masterly manner on the government's policy. He congratulated the people on their choice of a representative, and ln reference to public matters spoke of the government as .1 big corporation about to embark on a large project, and calling the sha-v- holders together to express their opinions for and against the matter. The Liberals had condemned tbe government for only giving thirty days to the discussion of the question on hand. Personally he felt that all Intelligent people would find thirty days quite long enough to make up their minds as to the advisability or otherwise of the measure at Issue. The government had kept faith with the people and were carrying out their promised policy. He compared the McBride railway policy with Sir Wilfrid Laurler's railway policy to the detriment of the latter. As Mr. Magowan had pointed out time was the essenco of the various contracts and whatever would tend to divert trade, which was now going from the Kootenays to the United States, to this province���was worthy of commendation. This, the legislation ln connection with the Kootenays would assuredly accomplish. The speaker produced a copy of the Vancouver Sun containing an outline of the Liberal platform complied by the combined Intelligence of four defeated Liberal candidates, Messrs. Templeman, Ross, Senkler and Wade and dealt with it briefly clause by clause. On motion of W. H, Smith, Lndner, and D. Harris, Langley. A hearty- vote of thanks was tendered the visiting speakers which was acknowledged by Mr. Macgowan. The meeting; then broke up with cheers for the visitors and for-the candidate elect, and the singing of God Save the King. .Mr. Frank ,Willey, evangelist in i W. charge of the spiritual work at Cen- member of the- staff of customs ofii- tral Mission, Vancouver, was the guest clals, has been placed for a while at of I'atsor c. n. Blunden, for the last Ladner aa a means of Intercepting a portion of thi foreigners who are ''""- week ,,nd. His visi' and ministry' was nun;] enjoyed by th ise who attended the various s< rvlces at which he spoke. i m Sunday morning he occupied the pulpit of ihe Methodist church. In the nftern'ioii he addressed the congregation at Crescent Island and in the- evening preached at the Baptist Meetif-g House. At the close of the usual service at this place, Mr. Wllley addressed a large congregation on "The Work of the Central Mission." dwelling principally upon tinually being smuggled into Canada from the I'liit.-el States. During the past week .Mr. Barge arrested a aec- emel hunch of nine Greeks who were being piloted into the country by a Turk, who was at one time ,i waiter in ih,. Blsmark Cafe In Vancouver. ���"��� was onto the ropes and piloted the bunch over to Poltvi r ���:��� -i - by ���". ans of a launch and nt lit-uring on the social j there being any immigration officers side Of that institution's manifold de-j on the watch, undertook to pilot his li.irtmcnts of Christian and philantro-I fri. nl.. to the prom.'sed land ��� i the pie endeavors. Since the opening of Fraser river, ibe. large new building, nine months,1 i.\ir. Barge round&d up tbe bunch ago. 8,000 meals, 8,000 "shakedowns" j who were very erfstf.illen over the have beer given to men, while 2i,000 failure of their lfiuns. At Steveston jobs have been secured and 800 dol- there was noj-xfoom enough to ac- Jars loaned witheiu. interest and largely returned. The clothing J they were tak bureau tvis furnished hundreds of men and women with clothes, suitable for the posi ions found for them. Many n itable lases of reformation had been brought about through the work di the institution, which could be proved by a visit to the institution, while since the opening, upwards of 30o hid professed conversion. THE BRIDGE QUESTION. WEATHER RBI-ORT. Following Is the report for the month of February: Highest temperature, Feb. 6th. 55. Lowest tempe-ra ure-. Fe-h. 29th. 25. Total rainfall In twelve days. 3 3--I Inches. To the Editor: Having read with interest the letters of Mr. C. O. Lambert and "Delta" in the last two issues of youi paper, in regard to the brblge question, I feel that it Is only fair that the exact stand taken by the Delta Board of Trade should be published. .In the first place I should like to point nut that from the very inception of the Idea of better transportation with the growing centres of population on the lower mainland the majority of the members of the Board considered that more would he gained by as direct communication with Vancouver i.' possible on account of tbe fact that at the present time this children look forward to the tyrio ye^nt Is the .large-it voiie'umitr of ni_�� "H-l""ll 111^'Sn-MBRH wlfi have losl the produce of the Delta (with the exception of the oat crop, o* which the larger part goes to Victoria) and that owing to the Increased price of farming lands the time had arrived when the growing of oats and hay alone could not be looked upon as a paying investment and that in consequence dairying and market gardening would shortly become the feature of the produce to be marketed and these require a regular and quick service to handle, to secure the best prices, and to obviate tha risk of damage by the elements, being a perishable nature; thus the need of direct communication with the centre of consumption and distribution, but. while taking this stand, no objection was raised to the connecting up of the Delta with the city of New Westminster, in fact you will iflnd that some if the more substantial members of the board, men whose names appear on the assessment roll to some tune, have Invariably advocated a belt line for the Lower Fraser Valley and have brought thi- view of the matter to the notice of the B.C.E. Hallway Company anil other transportation companies, and It Is entirely up to these bodies as to whether they start their systems from the present Chilliwack line, come down the centre of the flats, e>r byway eif the River Road and Crescent Island, or via Lulu Island and bridge to som^ point In the vicinity of I.ai- ner (no* necessarily at Ladner. al- theiugh that would be the most direct point freim Vancouver and more central than the other lines for both Westham Island and Oull'sldt. So much for the staml taken by the majority of the Board; others have advanced other routes as might be supposed, but the larger number have held to thf' above as being the greatest good to the greutest number The other subject I w-eiulel like to touch nn is in regard to the personnel of the Board of Trade. Our friend ".Delta" say.s that meist of the membes are not producers ami that their names do not loom up very large on the assessment roll. In unswer to this I would llk<, tei put niie question "Delta"���Has he scanned the list of members of the Delta Board of Trade very lately or In fact during the last twelve months? If he has not, I would like to draw his attention io the fact that there are a number and possibly a majeirlty who could show up as well In this respect as any ln tho district, not even excepting "Delta" himself. There are various other matters that might be gene Into at some length in these letters, but we fear to take too much of your valuable space, Mr Editor, but before we cleise might we suggest that the Board of Trade Is open to membership to all and sundry eif the Inhabitants of the Delta (not Ladner only) and lt Is the greatest wish of nil who have stoeid by this organization that we beceime more and more representative of all branches of the burlnesg of the district, anel that such membership will turn out regularly to air their views as to the best Interests of their district at the monthly meetings. May I also dciw the attention of your readers to the fact that the annual meeting of the Board will be held In the Mc.N'eely Hall, l.adner, on Monday. March 11th commodate them in th.. lock-up, and n on to New We-stmin- ter. There, similar conditions obtained, and there was im room to accommodate them. The. immigration Ptici r therefore took them over tei Cloverdale where there, were temporarily house and eventually sentenced according to the evidence against them. In l-ielner the immigration department Is very much alive and a large number of people whom the officer hinced to spot have bi .-n Inoffensively asked to explain whether they were local men or not. FORGETT MOTHER TONGUE, A curious condition has been found to exist in the local Chinatown. ThP Chinese boys and girls who are attending the Ladner public schools. while they are progressing wonderfully in their English studies, are forgetting their Chinese. As a result a Chinese teacher has been secured and the poof kiddies are compelled to take Chinese essons at night. The parents of the art of conversing with them at all, as they themselves are slow ir. catching up the English. MAPLE LEAF BALL. , The Maple Leaf Lacrosse Club of Wi;-:nam Island have sent out invitations for a ball which will he held in th,. Currle McWIIIIams Cannery on Tuesday evening of next week. The- Franklin orchestra, of Vancouver, has been engaged and special trips will be run from Ladner by the S".S. Xew Delta for the e-on-'enience ot gm-st?. The Westham Island beiys have a reputation for putting up a first-class artle-le in dances as we-II as in lae-rosse, and it is expected that the coming event will be well up to the usual standard. ROAD BTJILDEVO. To the Eelitor: .As one of the- ratepayers of this parCcular distrie-t, and as One "ho has to travel over the roads to anil from the town, I wish to raise my voice in protest on the manner in which the work of road building Is being carried on. We are all, of o .urse, glad to lee crushed brought mtei use, but at the same time we are desirous eif seeing that roek used to the best advantage', and any uie who knoivs anything at all of the subject will certainly know that the process In course nf consummation at the present time Is a waste of money and also a waste of time to nil who an ndsmned to travel mer the mails. Rock is belnr loosely laid nur A hard surf: an I as a result it Banned possibly set, hus automobiles and rubber-tired buggies are being ruined. More- than that, It Is Impossible for the lake of horseflesh to travel over the patohed roads at a pace faster than a walk, and it is doubtful If the conlltions will be remedied for months to come-. What Is necessary Is that the hard -*11r'* i ��� ���<��� eif the roads should be broken before the rock is spread, In order that It .night be properly set. in order that a solid and smeieith surface may eventually procured, There is an undoubti d need for road Imprievtment and all ane glad to see the council providing the material for that particular work, at the same- lime we. ar,. equally intererteel In getting value for the *ne>ncy expended and cannot but deplore the practice of wasting good mate-rial by the Improper u.**e thereof. To this end the foremen re-quire that pr iper facilities he provided them for the purpose- of loosen- On? roads, distributing the rick and eventually roiling it in. TRAVIOLLER. I thnt .ill present members will be- there and all those who have the- weirare of the district at heart wii' put In thei- appni ii Ion for membership. Last'y. .-.n.d In concilia!in. Mr, Keiitor, might I suggest that since this Is a matter of great Imiort-inc- to the dlstrlet that a!1 e- irre-sp iciVne-e- on tbe maiter be over i signature and not a "N-im dc P un��e." E. T. CAI.V'T, in the afternoon, when It Is heiped Vice -President. I elta Board ("f Trade. THE DELTA TIMES SATURDAY, MARCH 0, 1012. 1 J NEWS OF STEVESTON Items of Interest from the Cannery Town���Notes of Camble��� Social Club. ���.-TEVESToW March 4.���Another succeesful function, held last week, Was the leap year bull, in the Orange Hall, given by the lady Orange society, About tifty couples were present. Reynold's pioneer orchestra liile-d the musical part of the pro- gtr-amrne .successfully. Muoh credit is flue to the comimittee and Mrs. Qll- niour as master of ceremonies, for the efficient maimer in which they tarried out their duties. A feature ol the evening was the- drawing for a Cushion made by Mrs. Gllmour, which realized the sum of thirty-nine dollars. 'Plie luoky ticket was held toy Mr. L. London. Dancing was Indulg- in until three a.m. All appreciate I ��� ������ie ui tiie pleasantest evenings theo have had for some time. Mrs J. J. Wilson Invited a few of her Lulu Island friends to meel Mrs. I1>_..| lie Long -lid sister l.U.>. Var- l��w i of Calgary, em Tuesday afternoon A new partner his been added to tin. Sockeye .hotel, in the person ot Mr. Joe Barnes, lie will act as manager in the place or Mr. Scott McDonald, w.ho is going In the cannery tine season. Contractor Bowan has about completed Mr. TiilnaU's house, whieh will ifoon be ready for occupation. Mr. 11. Crass is the next prospective builder on Uu- promising subdivision. Mr. Frank ".Yatts has accepted a position as foreman at thr- i.'issiar Cannery, Skeena River, ami will leave tor his- new posltl a on the Huh inst. His former position at the llolgson .-store will be filled by Mr VV. Moss, 'juite a num'ber or the Cannery cm- Jplayees will leave tor their various I*--.,.tions this week. Mr. Sam Parker and Mr. N. McKenzie sails on the S.S. Venture, on Thursday, for the Bella Coola Cannery. Mr. Saint, lihe manager, leaves later. Mr. Scott, McDonald's manager at Pender harbor, also leaves Thursday, accompanied by Messrs. B. Needes, W. Windsor, E, U. Morgan and several others. tumble "Votes. Mr. R. McDonald's new house at Camble is nearly coinvpleted. and will be a credit to that vicinity. Mr. C. J. Streatch, who lately arrived from the prairies, has leased the McLaughlin's farm for one year. Road Overseer Hardy is bu.sy getting No, Twenty Road macadamized, which will be ready for the roller In a few- days. Water Superintendent C. Lockbairt reports a busy month, putting in new mains and connections In various parts of the municipality. Mr. Snowden, of South Vancouver, has moved Into his new house at Camble. The contractor has commenced to dig the ditch along the south side or the O'dlum Road. Social Club "Votes. At the meeting a .fortnight a��o of the cluiti, the following resolutions were carried: "That the club rooms and gym. be reserved every Wednesday afternoon for ladies only." And also "That the ladles be Invited on Wednesday evenings, which is general practice night." The executive committee of the club cordially Invite all the ladles of the municipality to take advantage of the hall, which Is now placed at their disposal on the day nnmed. Basketball is In full swing now, and the boys say "it's fine." * Wo expect our instructor from the V.A.C. will take up his duties this veek, then things will be "humming." STEVESTON, B. C, March I.���The 3. (.'. Electric reports business ln- I creasing, both in passenger and freight, the month of February being a very prosperous one. Two carloads of household effects arrived bu-t \'-ek. Two cars of potatoes wore sh p>ped from the Alexander farm and several cars erf lumber were received, Mr. WOOdhOUSe is vis.tin;* Mrs. .la.s. Blair of Woodwards for a few days. The Steve's subdivision placed on the market recently has been selling (tepidly. Among the purchasers are: W. Tufnail. four bus; T. York, two lots; R. Craft, '-hree lots; Miss M. Tufnail, three lots; S. Cory, two lots; W. a. Bowan, two lots. Tin- police department was kepi luisy last wee-k Some- ein-e-ks have trleel tei enter Canada by evading th" immigration authorities. They ban made- their way by Point lteibe-rl- and Ladner, to Bteweston by boat, where the-y were eorra lle-d by Chief N lie and Customs Officer Mile-bison. They were tried before Magistrate l-'ali-ncr and then deported to New Westminster, Chief Net-do 1�� keeping a close lookout for several others Mr, Percy Burrows of Westminster, ���wh.i purchased the Erskine farm, near Woodwards, and has had It surveyed. It Is now ready for subdivision. Mr. W. E. London is erecting a Ursre stable on his property prior to building a barn in Che future. Mrs. Paul PiflMer, who underwent an operation for appendicitis, l_ now nut from St. Paul's hospital and is well on to recovery. Mrs. Rublno-witz. or Vancouver, was a vislteir to Stcvestein last week, in connection w-i��h the ste>re business here. She finds the store much improved after stocktaking. Mr. Stewarts fine residence at Lulu is progressing and will be quite a ���cre-dlt to that vicinity. There is a rumor that the name of Lulu station, on the B. C. E. R. will be changed to Riverside, to suve Hhe confusion with Lulu Island. Mr. B. V. Peat at Lulu station is improving his property with additional buildings and a nice coat of paint. Mr. Peat, Sr., and Mr. Brown are Shihhs Gun -MMCKLV f-TOM COW WW. CUM* COLO*. MUM THC THMAT MM -MM*. _S CCNTO LIBERAL CONVENTION Many Resolutions Passed by Opposition Meeting���Half-Hearted Ex. presslon of Resolve to Fight. 1 Local option, woman suffrage, free school books, public ownership of tele- phonos in particular and the principle of public ownership of other utilities i in general, radical ideas on laws governing labor and taxation and a transportation plank advocating the immediate costruction of a railway to Peace River, the co-operation of the Dominion government in securing all-rail connection between the railway systems or Vancouver Island and the railway system ot* the Mainland, and the husbanding or the provincial credit to assist lines that will open new territory���such is the summary of the platform ot the Liberals as completed at their convention in OJBrien's Hall last night. Other reatures in the transportation plank than those referred to are: That provincial credit and resources he not wasted in the paralleling existing lines; no land subventions to railways beyond what is necessary tor railway purposes; the abolition of the system of giving away Crown land for town- ' sites tree or taxation and under rail- , way control; aid to railways not to 6X- i r-ed what is reasonably necessary to secure construction; prevention ot over capitalization of railways: the province to co-operate with the Dominion government In giving aid to railways and highways in British Columbia; all franchises tor the construction, opera- | tion and ownership or leasing ot government-aided railways to be open for public competition; freight, passenger and express rates and telegraph tolls to be under the jurisdiction of the Dominion Railway Commlslon; with a view to meeting the demands ror the transportation oLgrain Trom Saskatch- i ewan and Alberta the immediate con- '. structlon ot government-owned rall- j ways; that the people should control ! the railwa; ?, and not the railways the people. A resolution was passed stating "that this convention emphatically condemns the McBride government's conduct for its connivance at the evasions of the land laws by persons, syndicates and corporations who have been allowed to obtain millions [>r acres of the choicest accessible *"-ob- lic lands, which they held from use to the detriment of the province rvs i whole." Officers were elected aa follows Hon. president, Sir Wilfrid Laurier- president, H. C. Brewster; first Nice- president, Dr. W. T. Kergin t. Prince Rupert); second vice-presiilen; F. .1. Deane tCranbrook); treasur-r. A. M. Pound (Vancouver); recording secretary, Charles Campbell; cva-inne committee���Vaneouver, G-org.. I-'. McCrossan, Ralph Smith; Victoria, A. B. Eraser, George Bell; uo countrv M. A. McDonald, James Murpl.j" New Westminster, Capt. Ramsay. J. W. Weart; Nanaimo, Harry Sheppard H. McPhee; Comox-Atlln, Duncan Boss, G. R. Naden; Yale-Cariboo, A. D. Mclntyre, Dr. K. N. McDonald; Kootenay, J. A. Buchan, W. Rutherford. As it was decided to increase the representatives of the different Dominion constituencies by two officers each on the executive committee, the following were chosen: Vancouver, L. D. Taylor, P. R McD. Russell; Victoria, H. H. Shandley, Dr. Ernest Hall; Nanaimo, Fred Wagslafi, E. J. Thomas; New Westminster, R. W. Dick, Robert Jardlne. The warmest discussion of the afternoon raged around the question of local option. It started with the following resolution sent in by the platform committee: "The liquor traffic of B, C. 13 at present under the absolute control of the provincial government and Is used as a political machine. We insist upon the complete removal of the liquor question from party polities. The control of the liquor traffic should be vested ln municipalities or locally elected boanls In unorganized territories. We i.ivi.i- ,i local optiein taw, and for the protection of the- public we insist upon a careful Inspection of all the liquor offered for sale." Dr. Ernest Hall considered this the most important plank ln the platform. They wanted not onTy to conserve their forests and mines, but also their men, and if they expected to nourish they must adopt thee Lloyd George- policy of absorbing Into the Liberal party all that was best ln the Radical or Socialist party." Mr. John Oliver said that the party would stand to lose rather than tei gain politically by adopting the local option plank, but he woulel stolid by It In spite of that because he believed it to be right. The plunk was adopted by a largo majority. The next resolution passed was: "We emphatically ileelnre our ael- herence to the principle of public ownership of public utilities, and advocate a limitation of franchises to corporations, renewing the same If in the public Interest or purchasing on equitable terms. We favor government ownership of telephones. We condemn the policy of tho government in arrogating ever increasing powers to the lieutenant governor in council, and to ministers In their departments. Such a policy Is absolutely at variance with the principles nf representative government. We condemn the action of the government for reversing the basic principle of British law. which has always required that a man must be assumed to be Innocent until he is proved to be guilty. The reversion of the principle in the Forestry and Automobile Acts is absolutely unwarranted and Indefensible. "The present government's policy of preventing a revision of the voters' lists and the proper redistribution of constituencies by precipitating tho present elections is a complete subversion of all the principles of representative government. We insist upon a new voters' list for every general election. We favor personal registration, immediate redistribution and woman suffrage." "Increase of local control in municipal matters. Election of License anil Police Commissioners by popular vote. The Liberal party denounces the continued suppression of the public ac- cmr.its, and demands the organization of an Auditor-General's Department independent of the Government." A further resolution on the same subject, moved by Mr. J. E. Norcross and seconded by Mr. (_. D, Taylor, was: "That whereas the Public Accounts Committee has met only once during the term or office of Premier McBride: "And whereas, in the abseoice of un Independent provincial auditing board, the presentation of the public accounts to the oommlktee is the >oh' guarantee that the public has that the funds voted for the public service are properly applied: "Be ll resolved that this convention unanimously condemns the deliberate suppression of the Public Accounts Committee- by lhe government and the deprivation or (he people of British Columbia, or one of the principal guarantees provided under tbe British constitution. "And be it further resolved that we demand a Roya. Commission to examine the public accounts since 1903 on." It was moved by Mr. Cruickshank (Chilliwack) and seconded by Mr. G. A. Dick (Mission): "Resolved that this convention place on record in the strongest possible manner its reprobation of the spirit displayed by the McBride-Bowser gov- emment throughout the late session, and in the grossly,unfair arrangements for the present election, with the fixed determination apparently to make its already much too strong rule absolute anil crush out by the gross abuse of brute majority force the last vestige of independent opposition in this province." The following was moved by Mr. A. D. Mclntyre and seconded by Mr. J. M. Harper, both of Kamloops: "Resolved that the BcBride-Bowser government, In rushing prorogation j and dissolution of the Legislature I within a few days after introducing I extraordinary and unprecedented esti- I mates of expenditure, and an import- ' ant railway policy involving the addition of many millions to the liahllles I of the province, thus railroading this vast financial legislation through, the | l.e���i*lature, praeiically wlthuut an op- portunity for consideration and discussion, has disregarded ordinary constitutional usage and safeguards, and has |givon rise to the gravest suspicion as to the good faith of the administration and forfeited the confidence of the people." Mr. Mclntyre, In speaking to his resolution, said that while he was In favor of railway construction and competition he was not ln favor of the methods of the MoBride government. For that reason he considered that the Liberal party should contest the coming election and so place their views before the people and give them the opportunity to choose. The resolution was carried. A Mere Chad By MOI.L1E K. WETHERELL Copyright by American Press Association, 1911. Visiting their .son anel nephew at Lulu station for a few weeks. Notices Hte��*-Hton. Steveston people are pleased to notice that the Point Grey Gazette in Its recent Issue gave some attention to Steveston, repeating at liberal length the news earlier reported in the British "Columbian. Steveston should be kept before the public, the news ls here to Interest the public, the Gazette editor sees It and does well to repeat it. But should it not be profitable for the Gasette to keep Steveston a* much to the front as towns on the North Arm? CLOVERDALH PROGRESS. CLOVERDALE, B.C., March 6 ��� Work on railway lines has been active in this locality during the past couple of weeks, the Great Northern and-B. C. Electric Railways both having ballast trains at Work on their lines in this vicinity, while the Creat ."Northern have also had a bridge gang at work, in addition to a gang clearing out and slashing the right-of-way along their old line. Basketball is in fu] 1 swing and the local team have had several matches i\ Ith Miiner, winning three out of four to date. The Liberals of Delia Riding will hold a convention In the Opera House .lere on Thursday, March 7th, at 2 i.m. for the purpose of nominating a candidate to contest the coming election. Dr. Sinclair, who has got settled In his new location back of the Bank of Montreeal, has been joined by his mother who will reside here with him. The R. C. Telephone Company, Ltd., have reduced their long distance tolls between Cloverdale and New Westminster from 25 cents to 15 cents. This action on the part of the company meets with the hearty approval of the residents here, and It Is hoped that It will not hp long before reductions are made to other points as well. Mr. George Freeman, who has purchased the hotel here from Mr. Conner, Is getting things In good running shape and promises his patrons good service. Mr. A. F. MeCrlmmon left a few days ago for a three months' holiday In California. DlOI/l'A IIOT_*L. J. A. ,\V It. J. W E", J,. J. M. e, H. M. J. iW. A. c iter. J. It. R, J. R. Bayne. Toronto. Fox, Vaneouver. R. Barge. White Rock. II. Weaver, Vancouver. C, Harker, New Westminster. E. Bran-ton, Vancouver. , Sutherland, Winnipeg. Henley, Vaneouver. Shellenburger, New Westminster. 8. Young, Ite-d Deer. Barber, Chewussln. Lamb, Vernon. Taylor, Vancouver. H. Doble, Victoria. Phillips. New Westminster. R. Barge, White Rock. MnEwen, Vancouver. H. Richardson, New Westmin- V. Clarence, New Yeirk. Thorburn, Vancouver. Bligh, Vancouver. Randeilph, New Westminster. "Pa," snld Mrs. Tuttle one day, "I've been thinking about Dolly a good deal lately. I'm worried about her." ��� What's the matter with her'.'" "Why, she's kind of going downhill. Sue's lost flesh lately ami doesn't eat enough to keep a bird alive." "It may be that she's got to an ag*- Where she needs more society." "She lias plenty of girl frioikU." "Quite likely she'd like to see something of .young men." "What! Rarely sixteen ami wants to meet young men! What are you think Ing of, iim V" ''My mot her was married nt seven teen." "That was a long while ago. Girls j don't think about the young men now before they're twenty anil don't marry much before they're twenty-four or uveuty-llve. Those who go lo college don't graduate before twenty! wo. Be- eidos, Dull is young fur her age. I've been ln hopes thnt my old friend Deb orah Simmons' son Charlie and Doll might make a match, but she doesn't seem to take to him." "What makes you think so?" "Why. he came here the other day with a message from his mother. I sent Doll down to see him. and. going down myself later, I saw them Sitting iu the parlor bolt upright and so far aiifli't that 1 wondered how they could hear each other. Doll looked as tins tered as a llsh Just out of water." "Can't you get her used to him?" "I'm going to try. I'll invilj him to dinner, and nfter we are finished v,e can leave them alone together." A fews days later Charlie Simmon-- sat opposite Dolly Tuttle at table, her father and mother being at opposite snds. The young man endeavored to keep up n conversation, but Dolly munched in silence. Indeed, the din ner was by no means a success, After dinner Mr. Tuttle said he would smoke u the library, and Mrs. Tuttle thought she would keep him company with lie-r work. "Did you ever see any one so stiff in presence of a young man?" said the wife. "She didn't dare look nt him." "He had n hard time of lt, I'll ml mlt." replied the husband. "When 1 was a boy. If a girl was as uppish as that I would have dropped her like a cold potato. I'm afraid my little girl will be one of the old maid kind. Slu-'s not responsive." "Whnt'l! I do with her?" "There's one thlug you might try. There's nothing like eontrnrlness to produce results. If yon were to tell lier that on no account must she fall In love with Charlie she plight do it. Forbidden fruit Is very attractive." "Why, Doll is such a child she wouldn't know what I meant by falling ln love. Besides, I don't Intend that she shall marry before she's at least twenty. What I'm doing this for Is to draw her out of herself rtnd get her to take more interest In things." At this point Charlie came into the room and said he must go. His moth er was alone at home nnd would feel uneasy about him. She always worried when he was out after dark. He Bald he had enjoyed the evening very much, but If there had been any Joy his hosts had seen no evidence of ll. "He hasn't stayed twenty minutes after dinner," said Mrs. Tuttle. "We e-aii't blame him," replied her husband. "I think you'd better try something else on Doll. She evidently don't take to the young man's plan." But Mrs. Tuttle was not inclined to giVe the mutter up so easily. It may have been that her own contrariness had something to do with il. At nny .'lite, she concluded to discover what opposition would do with Dollie. She i ailed her Into her bedroom one morn Ing and told her that on no a "count should Hhe fall In love with Charlie Simmons since there were Insurmountable obstacles to their marriage. Dollie opened her eyes very wide kept them fixed ou her mother for n few moments, then turned and walked mt of the room without a word. "I do believe," said Mrs. Tuttle in Speaking of the scene to her hnsbimil, "that the child didn't understand whut I wns talking about." It looked after this as If Mrs. Tuttle hnd taken exactly the wrong course to bring the two young people togetb er. Charlie did not come near them, and Dollie never spoke of him. She seemed to be going downhill faster than before. She was pale and thin nnd seemed to be In n constant scute at dread. Her purents begged her to permit them to send for u physician to discover if there wns any Inherent weakness In her. but she would not ������onsent. Dollie usually kept her room late in the morning. One morning Just be fore Mr. Tuttle went to business Mrs Tuttle called to him lo come upstairs. He found her In their daurhter's room, which was empty. Mrs. Tuttle held a bit of paper In hor hand, and a benign smile was on her face. "Read that." she said, handing the note to her husband. The missive had tieeii placed on the pirl's bureau snd Informed her parents thst she hnd goie arvay with Charlie Simmons; to whom sbe bad been married for several months. After having so long deceived her father nnd mother she could not face ���hem with this eonfe-sion, but she hoped they- would forgive her. Mr. Tuttle returned his wife's smile, and the young couple were directed to return immediately. FAVORITE PUDDING. The Great Goethe Was Fond of This 8weet. Of the bread and butter that Charlotte, the beloved of Goethe, was wont to prepure for his delight, we hove so often heard that It ls quite a relief to know that there were times when she turned tier hand to concocting puddings and pies. The following is the recipe of a pudding which she made to perfection on Sundays and high days, and to which Goethe himself. who reveled in It, gave Its name. The Charlotte Pudcjing.���Take a tea- cupful of sifted Hour to three cupfuls of nearly but not tiulte boiling cream, the yolks of six eggs. Ave tablespoou- fuis of gruted chocolate, eight table- spoonfuls of powdered candy sugar, half a pound of blanched chopped al- moiids. a quartet' of a pound of chopped citron peel, oue pound of crushed macaroons, and three-quarters of a pound of chopped (preaervedi cherries Heat the egg yolks, add the hot cream, stir In the Hour and boil _ve minutes, stirring all the time. To half tlils'tnixture add the pounded almonds, citron, sugar candy, and flavor with vanilla. Chop the fruit nnd add to the remaining custard And stir. The whole Is then gently laid between four layers of puff paste and baked The sauce, which is delicate and went hy of the pudding, you make with two cupfUlS of powdered sugar, three well beaten I'Kgs. one cupful of butter, and one winoglnssfnl of sherry or brandy This Is whipped for half nn hour, then scaldi'd over hot water, but must not be allowed to boil. WASHINGTON STATE AN OUNCE. How to Measure It* Weight In Various Household Articles. Housekeepers are often confused by tbe mingling of weights and meusures lu a recipe, therefore an accurate schedule is a good thing to have around. Tbe following quantity of the* most generally used articles will be- found correct: An ounce of granulated sugar equals two level tahlespoonfuls. An ounce of dour, four level table- spoonfuls. An ounce of butter, two level tea- spoonfuls. An ounce of ground coffee, five level tahlespoonfuls. An ounce of cornstarch, three level tahlespoonfuls. An ounce of thyme, eight level tahlespoonfuls. An ounce of grated chocolate, three level tahlespoonfuls, An ounce of pepper, four level table- spoonfuls. An ounce of salt, two level table- spoonfuls. An ounce of mustard, four level tahlespoonfuls. An ounce ot cloves, four level table- spoonfuls. An ounce of cinnamon, four and a half level tahleapooufuls. An ounce of tnace, four level table- spoonfuls. An ounce of curry.' four level table- spoonfuls. An ounce of chopped suet, a fourtb of u cupful. An ounce of olive oil. two table- spoonfuls. The Sunflower Garter. Have you seen the new bedroom slippers wilh sunflower garters to match? The illustration gives a good idea.of this fetching novelty. To lie correct ns to coloring the sunflower gnrter should be made of yellow sntln ribbon with a touch of browu ln the OAnTKR AND SLTFT-III MATCH. center to simulate the seeds of tbls kitchen garden flower. But there sre so many variations from type In the fashion world that any color may be used Tbe slippers are nothing more than �� length of wide ribbon gathered about fleecy soles and drawn up wltb elastic at tbe top. Scutti,., Ideation. SEATTLE, March 7���"Seattle was not ready for the single tax. Our campaign of education was to* shun and other more spectacular Issues absorbed the people's attention." This was the explanation given by Councilman O, T. Erlckson today, foi the defeat ot" the single tax measure at the election Tuesday, JQ-iok.on who was elected by the biggest vote over polled in Seattle, was the CaMlor of th single tax amendment, liuur,;. P. Cotterill, who was elo-ted mayor uver 11. C. (Jill. In a most dOBperiu. contest, is a single taxer, but the People who showed their conCHcnoe In these two men turned d.'.sn their theory of the single tax on land. A strenuous fight was made agnihst the single tax by the big land cisne-i-. especially those In the business sec tion. They thought the t'l-'-r.v bad made greater headway tha,, il reirll; had and they littered the Qlty with printed arguments agai,'s* it. On the either side, the sIiik'c taxera were- equally aa active, o,-_t. though they didn't spend so much mon./, an 1 tho returns showing the sitig.e la < ineaure overwhelmingly lost came B a keen disappointment. Erlckson says the fight to give th ���Ingle lax a tryout will go on but It is not believed it will be brought up again for at least two years. Irregular I'ayroll. SPOKANE, M.ireh "���General en polyees of the Northern Pacific li the local freight Office will leave tie service. >>t* the- company in ii Tew days following the disclosures of irtfegu laritie-s in the payroll at the office. I ls said that the National Surety Com pany Which bonded the men will be asked io reimburse the railroad li the sum ot fSOOO, the amount of the shortage. The men Involved will be asked to reimburse the bunding con corn in turn. Tho employees it Is charged, "padded" the payrolls. Is College President. SEATTLE, March 7���Rev. Dr. Jos L. Garvin, pastor of the First Chri- tlan church of Seattle has been eleel ed president of the William Woods college at Fulton, Mo. Dr. Gun.. is one of the best known ministers In the northwest. Fire at Toppenish. TOPPENISH, March 7���Furnitur. stores of C. Wr. Hall and Leonard Ta bott were completely destroyed b fire last night. The loss is about $65.- 000. Seattle Market, SEATTLE, Mar. 7���Butter: Washington creamery firsts 35c to 36, eastern fresh 25c to 30c; do Btora- 2iic tu 32c. Eggs: Local ranch 21c t 25c. Onions: Walla Walla $2 to 12 . per sack. Potatoes $30 to $31 p-��� ton. Oats: Eastern Washington | to $35; Puget Sound $30 to $31. l-aiKini-i-r*- In Field. WHITE BLUFFS. March 7.���I.n.* feire'eR of civil engineers have been em ployed for the last tevr days rushin- through thP grades for the propose dam across the Columbia river at tl foot of Priest rapids. The work Is bi ing done under the direction of the engineering department of the i**!. it Power ���& Light Company, which owl the power rights on the rapids an operates a hydroelectric plant at th-- point. Perverted Taste. WALLA WALLA, March 7.���Owners of dogs have got to quit lettli I them run around when the fire ei gine Is euit. There is no law, but t city has Issued the warning as a p'- caution to the owners, for sever animals have tried to bite the Whei nl' the automobile engine, and hi Immediately disappeared from I llelel eif action. Make Power Contract. HKI-LIN't'llAM. March 7. ' nouncement ls made today that I i.,K cement plant of the Olympic Poi land Cement Company will be ppei eel with electrical power to be- .united by tb,. Whatcom County Lail-.e eV Light Company, A contract has be entered Into between the- two com lei under which the power compai is to supply .fiOO horsepower (It'll" the cement plant. Of this amount J" horsepower win be'used in driving i plant now ii ruler course eif constr i tion west eif the eit.V. and f>00 hOI power Will be used In driving tb. rook crushing machines at the t ries at Kemlall, where a part Of I raw material for thc cement making in be secured. The power Is to supplied iiiii-ing the latter pari of i RUninie-r. Kohii uml Out. HKLhiMriiAM, March 1 < - - s than a year of business the ducers' Company, which has b transacting a business in this along co^OPWatlve lines, Is now al ready to close up its attain ami tire, according to statements nin.i directors. A meeting of the stn holders of the eeimpany hail hi'ld anil an e ITort made to riii.-e- value- ol the shares so that the ne be-rs would hav,. to put in Itl ��� money. This movement railed, Stockholders refusing to "' through" with any more funds. A ' result the directors are today pni ���" Ing to close up the business. Al I' l-l-'ATKN KHKVH'KS. The Servant'* Review. Vienna domestic servants bsve a weekly paper, managed by themselves, which they call tbe Servant's Review All Ui treated and oppressed Servants sre invited to pour their woes Into tbe ears of tbe editor, who offers tbem tbe consolation of printing tbe names and addressee of hard hearted masters and mistresses. Subscribers to tb* Journal are allowed to advertise for situations free of charge, and notices of footmen's balls and concerts for maids of all w��jk are features of ths publics- Special week day servioes at. held throughout ljent ln AM Si..- church, Lidner, on Wednesda> ' ' ning, at 7.30 p. in., and Friday i" ' noon at 4 p.m. The services con of Litany and address, and d�� e-xce ed 30 minutes In length. Hl-rTT'H\I.N<" OFFICER, Mr. W. H. Smith has received appointment e>r returning eif.tlcer '"r Delta In cemnectlem with the f"r': coming provincial election. Mr* i*1' ' has had a food many years experh"" ln election matters and Is well on I the ropes, and will doubtless m k 1 good on the task which lies befe'f him. SMfotYs Gun ���UtCKlY STOPS COUOMS. CUMKS CO'*' M_AL* THC THROAT SUM -UNO*. SS Ct"'' ; SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912. THE DELTA TIMES *>. 0. Drawer S. Phone 2 Delta Hotel J. JOHNSON, Prop. LADNER, - - B.C. All Modern Conveniences, Newly Furnished. Well Heated, Sample Room American and European Plan First Class Cui_ine Prompt Service Best Wines, Liquors & Cigars Rates Reasonable McNeely Concert and Dsnce Hall Nut and Lump Coal for Sale Church notices" Angllcnn Holy Commun'ou. first and third Sundays at 11 a.m., second and fourtn Sundays at 8 a.m.; matins, 11 a.m.; Sunday school at 10 a.m*, Kvenlng Service at 7.30 p.m.; Friday evening, Ulany at 8.30. Rev. C. C. Hoyle, Vicar. Catholic. Church services will be held every other Sunday, beginning with Sunday, November 14, 190S: Parochial mass at 10:3�� a.m.; Sunday school, 2 p.m.; i evening devotion, t p.m.; low maaa -����><*^--^^ ...LOCAL ITEMS... 'i������������������i> �����������> i������������������i}'->->0��C'->��-������������*O'>��ii������ p.m. Railways���Great Northern leaves Port Guichon (Sally for New "Westminster and Vancouver at 7 a.m.; returning leaves Vancouver at 2:30 p.m. reaching Port Guichon about 7.30 p. m Lulu Island Branch, G. H. Franklin, Ixvo-al Manager; Vancouver to Eburne ami Steve_ton���Oairs leave Gramville Street Depot (at notrth end of br'dg*-> over Failee Creek) at 6:30 am. and hourly until 10:30 p.m. Special ca* for Eburne at 6:00 a.m. Cam leave Steveston at 6:30 a.m. amd hourly until 10:30 pm. Sunday Service���FlTst owe J-nave e*t!h_ir terminus at 8:30 a.m. Hourly service thereafter until 10:30 p. m. Post Office���Hours 8 a.m., to 7 p.m. Mall for Vancouver close at 3 p. m. For New Westminster and up rlvar points at (.10 a.m. Cl.sed all day Bun- days. Municipal Council meets Municipal Hall, Ladner, on the 2nd and -ith Saturdays ln each month at 2 p. m. Following are the members of the Council: Reeve���John Oliver. Councillor*-���C. Brown, H. D. Benson, W. A. Kirkland, H. Lewie, A. D. Patsrsoa. E. T. CALVERT, Agent GENERAL DEALER LADNER, B. C. Uhe 2)e/ta U imes *l.QO A YEAR *$ Payatto SYNOPSIS OF OOAXi MIM.Nt; REGULATIONS. Coal mining rights of the Dominion, In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and in a lortion of the Province- of British Colu.nbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 nn acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. Application foi a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must bo described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and in un.sur- veyed territory the tract applied for shall In- staked out by the applicant himself. , Eae-h application must he accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are nm available, but nm otherwise. A royalty shall he paid on the merchantable output eif the mine at the rate of live cents per 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 bflng operated, such re-turns should be furnished at least eince a yean The lease will Inch i�� the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may he permitted to purc.iase whatever available surface right* may be considered necessary for the working of *hP mine at the rale of $10.00 an acre. For full infeirmation application should he 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 iMinister of the Interior. N'.B.���Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not he paid for. The annual me-etlng of the Delta Board nf Trailc will he held In the Board of Trad,, room on Mondaj evening next. Mr. a 1,] Mrs. Haley Wilson were iNitors in Vancouver on Wednesday last and took In a skating party in tht, big rink there, Smith Bros, have started up in the butcher business in the premises formerly occupied by the Cosulich fish store. Mr. Ken Dlakeley has returned from Ontario, where he spent a couple of months visiting friends, M rs son. Royal City. le. Robinson is visiting her Robinson anil family in tiie- W. II. Smith, re-turning officer, has appointeii I*. Wade, iif Surrey, demits returning officer for the coming election . W. Harden, of the Vancouver Milling it drain Company, was in the- town on Wednesday in the Interests nf the llrm. A number of the- Chinamen of thei ���-*������ Howard (pupil of D. C. Fair- district are. wearing buttons, 1.earing "'���"'��� Vancouver) takes pupils for the emblem of the new Chinese. Hag. Piano. Terms: "l.Og per lesson of One and all seem to be heartily in '"���'' h"1"*- sympathy with the new Chinese party. ��� ��� W. 11. Smith's new building, being Mr. J. T. Phillips was In town this erected for th,. Delta Mercantile Co.. week in the interests of the Universal -S rapidly nearing completion; fine Loan Security Company. He did a ; weather i- assisting the contractors considerable amount of business in I very much. town and appointed the People's Trust j Company a-; their local represent!!- ' 'Posters are out announcing the an- tives. I nual hall under the auspices of the ' Beaver Lacrosse club. This event has The Grand Lodge of the A.O.U.W. aI"-"a*j l,"*Jn ��no."t ""J"*���''1'" aml thf will meet on Wednesday in Vancouver ���*?mitie! ,n <.'h;"'g" rnean t,J sur,,;,as i i - o r. \j n-m tr i their efforts .>| former years, in annual session. I'<. M. \\ \\ . 11 *^^g Smith anil W. H. Wilson, G.O.. will ' Rt'enel, also Delegate W. C. Pyliu.**. i J . Gilchrist and Work Is to be commenced immediately on the M-Lellai. Lumber Com- panj's propositioin. and the pile driver is expected here at any moment to commence work. It Is reported that the pile driving contract has been awarded to Mr. W. A. Gilley. of New Westminster. I It looks as though this would be a banner year in Delta for the potato industry. "According to those who are quail-Had to estimate, it is understood 'hat there will he 2,500 acres cropped In potatoes during the present year. A considerable number of the- supporters of the Llberal-Conel.evatlve party attended the big convention at Cloverdale on Tuesday last. They were all delighted with the meeting Mr. J. S. Elhird. of the Canada Cycle & Moteir Ck>., was in town this week, arranging for an agency fur the high-class Russell car. One of these cars will be here- in a sheirt time for demonstration purposes. Mrs. E. F. Douglas went to Sumas this week, to visit her grandmother, Mrs. Thompson, who is reported to be seriously ill. The old lady has and with the spirit of unanimity which! reacheel th,? advanced age of S2 anel her friends are afraid thai the end QUICKEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO LADNER and WESTHAM ISLAND Via Steveston and S "NEW DELTA" S. WINTER SCHEDULE Dally���In Effect October 1. _eave Steveston���9.30 a.m.; 4.30 p.m. _eave Ladner���-.30 a.m.: 330 p.m DELTA TELEPHONE CO., LTD: Incorporated 1910. Sutton's Seeds fer 1912 Flower, vegetable and farm seeds��� impeirted in the original sealed packe-ts from Sutton & Sons, the King's Seedsmen, Heading, England. Send for catalogue. A. J. Woodward. Sole Agent. 512 Granville St.. Vaneouver; also Vlctori i. is approaching. pervades the Conservatives through out the riding. Messrs. Hyslop, engineer, and Mo- Gougan, Of the B.C. Telephone company, were in town on Wednesday last loeiking over the district and planning for the extensive campaign of extension which Is outlined for the ; considerably reduce the time required present season. Lines will be run to tin travelling to and from Vancouver Boundary Bay and Westham Island. | and Xew Westminster. It Is ��� expected that an announcement will very shortly be made n; the inauguration of the Vasey scheme for connecting with a boat from Ladner at Woodwards. This promises to FOR SALE���Galvanized Iron water tank; nearly new. Holds 474 Imperial gallons. Apply Howard Bros., Ladner FOR SALE���A few choice pirre (bred Single Comb Black Minorca- Oo-ek- ere.ls; imported stock. X. C. ''Mc- Callam, Ladner. '"'���' TO CANADIAN AlU'IHTl'.lTS. We are prepared to install single line or party line phones at short notice. Long distance In connection with our service. Apply to A. DeR. TAYLOR. Sec. Dissolution of Partnership Messrs. Stokes and Elli.- hitherto doing business in Ladner as butchers, have elesolveil partnership, the same taking effect op February 29. 1912. All outstand accounts dbe the firm must Be paid in to either Ml*. Stokes or Mr. Ellis nt the Old place or business, and all accounts against the tlrm presented immediate1ly. in eirder that lhe Old business may be- WOUnd up as expi ditioiis.lv as possihlp. See the Snaps in Grocery Deoartme, S See our Fine Range 1912 Wall Papers Competition for New University Build lints to bo I ���.i-e-'t-'-il at Point Grey, | X<-nr Vancouver, British Columbia The Government of British Columbia invite Competitive' Plans for the; general scheme and design for the proposed new 1'nlverslty. together1 with more detailed Plans for the buildings to be erected first at an estimated cost o-f $1,500,000. Prizes of $10,000 will be given for the most successful Designs submitted. Particulars of the competition nnd plan of site may .be obtained on request from the unelersigned. The designs to be sent in by July 31st, 1912, addressed to TH E .MliNTSTEiI. OF EDUCATION. Parliament Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia. NEW BUTCHER SHOP Messrs. Smith. Bros. have, opened a butcher business In the premises opposite Logan's cash store. They prnpoes Carrying a compute stock of fresh meats, and solicit a share- of the patronage of the district. Prices right and stock always fresh, Sprin Here! And Our Store is Packed with Spring Gords in All Departments ���: -fiila-tsBa *: -' gol NOTICE 000000000 Mineral and Soda Waters J. HENLEY New Westminster, B. C. Manufacturer of SODA WATBR, GINGER AI,B MA all klnda ot aUMMBR DRINKS Your Patronage Solicited POIl SALE���100 tons of seed potatoes; late varieties; Sutton's Reliance. Hurbank's Seedling, Carmen No. 1, Factor. Asatlel Smith, I.ad- ner. B.C. The annual me-Hiig of the- Lower Mainland Milk and Cream i Shippers' Union will hi held In the Conservative Club rooms (over Northern Crown Hank) In the city of New Westminster, on Friday, M*urch loth, at one o'clock p.m. Business: Organization, election of of fleers, discussion of all matters pertaining to the Interest of the milk and cream shippers. All Interested atp asked to make- It a special point to be present and assist, as the matter of a g >od strung organization Is very important. S. II. SHANNON". Secretary. New Prints and Ginghams, Muslins and Vestings, Laces and Embroideries,:. 'Stew'?; Hosiery, all grades of Fine Fib and Plain Cashmere Hose for Ladies hnd Children', Fine Lisle and Silk Hosiery. New Ribbons, Gloves, Children's Presses, Corsets,., etyi-.1��� New Cretons, Art Sateens, Silkolines, Curtain Muslins, and Lace and Tapestry CurtainSk-i.i New Cottons, Cambrics, etc , Bed Spreads, Sheets and Pillow Q^ses^tii-, etc!!, ' ' ,._ ���!' MEN'S DEPARTMENT s. the highest grade nuule In I'anaila $*_r>.iMi 191. Mode.! Suit ���,W^m^m^mmM Other Suits In Worsteds. Tweeds and'Serges, at. thi suit .... * " . $7.Ml to SliOjIll* I WANTED���Hay and oats ln exchange for shingles. Address: Maple Leaf Lumber Co., New Westminster. CONKRItVAT."."-" HBBIXNO. The Helta Conservative Association will meet In the Odd Fellows' Hall, on the evening of Tuesday. March 12, at H o'clock, for the transaction of Important bt'-iness. JAIMBS KELLY, Secretary. HatH���Heaehiuarters feir Stetson Hats; all the wSfljjj mil liloi-ks; best grade; at �� >*��� -,0 Knglish and Canadian Hats In all tfcl n���,-�����" -}%gMi and colors ��� -SWjftlSft j-U""' Mato? ��� , e- ... ,-, New Neglige'.- anel Hong,. Shlrta,- alt Ih^bcM. m.-.kqS Of Working Shirts. :���,'.��� : .'* tats xtaali* *vti ._t 5c 7o'.: _ _ _. Chives suitable for a'l,.friii4v-��,f-."'orV?. *: _-��'"ie-r��� art..*._.-> \ W"V wijit "y.nri-* Egg's.'_l.lg-.hc-d market priW'-'p.iiil.- m^ j������__ SEED POTATOES A quantity of Early lteise potatoes_ for sale. Apply E. I'ammldge, Bouft*' dary Boy,'Ladner P.O. :r** 4' I, am \k Dr. de Van's Female-Pill* A rsllsbU French r����ul��tor*4MMMM T'taBts geu-rative portloh ofthe femsW-f-it-lilV Sfelus* ���II cheap Imllitlom. .-"���tf-*-_"**"**��.tT-��.--(,--_-_t- &'!S^tf?^��^'fc1Si^��V��E; hal-tt? luiil'li'ii'-to-n Hi��mi.*" e uu* org i-ftfig-" (it IS HP-Wall .Papers'' W*j ing. 'Ma'triple biidk sent ei"e-'rf-tt*i*e'st. A roll tic to IO<- _ * a a*f - * i ���-1- See. the- big rang-4 iVf ISlJ-'Wirll Papers we are'sheSw- \ew'.l-tH-nltMEn anil att. ktaHls ��� ne�� Linolennu. *;nil cad" ta mtaH tari*. rottS-MHoHM) ���.... ��� *-*- "* SEEDS I SEEDS! SEEDS! �� :-j. . -.- : ���-��������� ,*,���>,���>��� iiit-rv-ota ��� i.i.n 'fr lle-a*i|i��niru*�� laHSaafl-rofreven Uin'l., ..^(it ,��eimf.t;7 -Bm-at Tufted ilpnothy. a|i-J,.Cl-iniT l-K-eeel-*. Uu,'_i:.n i - nmef: ���j.'i>(,*tti-,sM,��(iseoi' stars ���kiiu'r-. ijati ran imm -e'l �� I.I.���-���-���--_���-��� I I n ���--���--���-f������� i | I ��� ^���J^^��f!Uwn.Mo-ye^'ii-;^S.^',, Fraii Stock of Sherwin-Willianit Paints ' ; .'*' .* M-��a ."��������-�� yf"W n 6 ..;�� ,,- in> i l*j�� I ���ii|,A,.,�� a ' l," W ���" .-i ��� ii ., . ... Tipv to Siira.v. ICeep yoiir trees clean JSy uslgn ottr 'iM apJ Sulphur Spray. Headquarters for/^-erttfs^ohiplet^ " }/ru"H."_-'i.V^!'JPl;X*T.\LS Vi}^ TJIis..-yvK-TK.' """ """""'"' "" *' 'V-ltn tlnsisaltn-irtt. .':.;.... >��,..: r-ltM eir 7 lor $1,00 'Hami��.��tjTP4ni,*i i|ua.rt>"rn** ... j.,,;:.,...-..��� ioe '���peiiwl .We-iiil Tea .-.", ..*...'.......: *"**��k-. ,f*m- 41.00 Fresh Ciroeeries arrltntig-every, fewdii}.-A. Uran *nd l' ' MMow -now in sto<"R. '" *' .-**< i-��_i i.ti rod n ��� ..'"������ i |s i.j. ������" lad ������' ��� ' * ";'J'' :i-" 'r-^jj!**-. -i-.U i..)1! LIMITED >-. *��..! i 5ir..-T i: iii .';-����� ��:����: ii j*;.i . jr-ii- �� .-t:-.a*i 31-W��WiTf THE DELTA Ttii^S SATlHi-MY, MA.K*H 0, 1*1*. POLITICAL EQUALITY LKAt.VE. There was a meeting of women franchise advocates in the Baptist church, Monday evening, with Rev. Blunden in the chair. A vocal selection was given by Mrs. Hanning, and a recitation bj Miss McKenzie, after which Rev, Hashle-y Hall, of Vancouver, addressed the gathering In his customary manner, grappling with foundation principles. Mr. Hall stater] that the matter was one which concerned both men and women, and ht. thojght the present requirement was not to convince men so much as te) persuade women. The question was due- in part to a desire for a larger self-expression, a larger sphere of opportunity. It was connected with the entrance of women into new fields and was in that way an outcome of the economic struggle. It was a revolt on the part of Womanhood from disabilities which specially press upon women. The right to the franchise was based on the fait of mothers and prospective- mothers having equal right to consideration with fathers and prospective fathers, conjoined with whatever other qualifications were imposed sue-h as Intelligence, education, residence, age, or property qualifications. The whole question comes up as a result of the fatal admission made at the eoune'il of Trent���that women have souls! With that admission-- which Mohammedans did not concede everything else follows. Woman had developed a high sense of individual responsibility in individual relations, or which the classic Illustrations were mother and child, husband and wife. etc. If there Is not an eeiual sense of responsibility in group relations on a larger scale it Is due to lack of opportunity. The cur,, for irresponsibility was responsibility. . The admission of women to the franchise would mean vast changes which we could har'dly forecast, There would be developments not always thought of. For instance, women would have to face blame as well as praise���have their opinions squarely opposed In debate by men as well as women, without claiming privilege of sex. or considering opposition impolite. "There would be enormou^ pain in the widening eif woman's horizon, and their liitrei'duction into the body politic would exercise a powerful Influence in the rfioral and social realm. There would be a tightening up in some directions, and a determined attitude with regard to some of the open sores. On the other hand the eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil would bring its disillusionment. In this regard men and women would be on an equality. It is this fact in part that has governed the attitude of some men of undoubted worth��� they did not want womanhood exposed to-the risks. (Reference was made to sex differences. It was not a matter of sex equality. The sexes were not equal, but different, like individuals, and would always remain so. They were complementary, and supplementary. On the other hand woman had borne her fhare���an equal share, or some wouir say an unequal share��� or the burden of the world, and on this ground cli Imei" there should be no discrimination on account of sex whatever disabilities there might be otherwise. Women's perceptions of moral distinctions were sometimes finer and their abhorrence of moral turpitude sometimes greater, although they had their limitations in some regards moTe pronounced than men. The judgments of women were not always infallible any more than their attitude was always Impeccable. The same was true of men. Touching on some of the militant doings in England, which the speaker characterized as going the pace, and retarding the movement, he put the issue squarely as follows���that whenever women have the requlr-j-nents the field should be open to then, equally with men. Against tills there could be no reason except custom, prejudice, ot self-interest. Let us grant, he said, that men do some things better. For Instance, where physical strength is the de- cideratum. Also where leadership is required, men have the pre-eminence. Leadership naturally pertains to men. Our boys and girls at school are suffering from over-'femlnlslng. No woman can take the place of a man with boys after a certain age. Girls also feel the loss of the muscullne element. lAt the same time women do some things better than men. The whole domestic side of life ls specially her ���arte. The speaker archly remarked that he hoped the ladles would not disown the domestic role as well as dethrone the dominant male. Woman's crowning Influence was In the formative period of life. It was ���Just because of this fact���because of the paramount importance of the home���that the ballot had its chief significance. Women are vitally ln- teredlted with men In all that touches the home and the child. The speaker proceeded to carry the war Into Africa. With the best intent! ms, he said, it was impossible for men. .to see things from the woman's point of view. In political ���"-omenta he admits he cannot understand woman. On this ground it Is clear women are needed in the counsels of the land. It Is simple.prudence to associate them In legislation, to tap their special knowledge. It is not a- question of granting a favor. hut ha"'lng a favor conferred. If asen clhim the right to a voice in saying who shall frame the laws and what the laws shall be under which they have to live, women have precisely the same right on precisely the same grounds. , .>Here the speaker referred to the humiliating position in- which mothers are placed, who see themselves dis counted in favor of their sons when they arrive at the mature age of 21, Still more offensive is the insult of seeing the vote given to naturalized citizens, Illiterate and otherwise of scant qualifications, to wastrels and imbeciles, and thousands and thousands of men who are besotted and helpless half the time; while women industrious, valorous, virtuous, are debarred . Woman's entrance on the field will result in an Improvement of manners. But it is not so .sure that society will be suddenly transformed. It Is sometimes forgotten that women are not all of good character, and the vote will he aval able to both. This cannot he urged as a bar against women unless a similar liar is applied to.men. Whether women will divide even or nut in political parties is doubtful. Possibly they may go to form a party of their own, with Its separate groups. One thing would seem to be clear; that women on the whole is conservative in nature. She is the beautlfler as well as the civillzer. We shall get improvements in public just as she brings the little decorative touches to the home. Picture the home of a bachelor before the advent ol' the women. Women apparently are nut to have It all their own way, or claim all gains and no losses. A pole nt warning was struck There may be a worsening of manners���temporarily, Aa we already see In regard to street cars. elevators, etc. In jostling in competition with men. This was an equality which was hardly pleasant. The speaker was inclined to regret the need of women having tn race the rough and tumble, and yet it was probably necessary as a ,-part of education in responsibility. A country that has not been subjected to the discipline of self-training is not tit for self-government. Explain it as we may, the spirit of revolt was abroad, but men and women would adjust themselves in the end! The times were critical. We were witnessing great changes in social, economic, po,itioa! and personal relations. The danger was lest we transfer the emphasis from the primary to the secondary, from family and home to politics end state. Men have come under the obsession of substituting the one for tl e other, and women were likely to follow. There are fathers who are strangers to theif families and mothers who are better known at their ceuhs than in their homes. Whether we deplore, deny, justify, the present movement, wise men and women w'll seek to discover the principle that works for good and put the emphasis in i the right place. An interesting discussion followed. UNIVERSITY CONVOKED. bGun touts tm VOW* rues, u CENTS The following notice regarding the convocation of the University of British Columbia aipipears in the current number of the "Gazette." Notice la ihereby given that the first meeting of the Convocation of the University of British Columbia will be held ln Victoria in the auditorium of the South Para School, on Wednesday, August 21, 1912, at 10 o'clock a. m. The first Convocation will consist of: (a) All graduates of any university in His Majesty's Dominions Who have been actually residing in the Prwiroce two years prior to August 21, 1912, and who, at least six weeks prior to this date, have registered them-aelvee as mem'bers of such Convocation: (ib) Twenty-five memibers to be selected by the Lieutenant-Governor ln Council. Every applicant for registration as a member of Convocation should forwards to the Provincial Secretary, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. not later than six weeks before August 21, 1912: (a) His name, the Christian nam* or names being given In full. (b) His postoffice address In full. "(c) The degree or degrees which eh holds, or in lieu of pare him em ts a certificate signed by the registrar ot his university to the effect that be is a graduate of such university. (d) The date on which he graduated. (e) A statement giving tha t.uim/ber of years during which Che applicant has resided In the Province. (f) The statutory fee of two dollars. After the first Convocation, all Convocations shall be compose, of the Chancellor, the Senate, the memibers of tihe first Convocation, and all persons who shall have become graduates of the nlverslty of British Columbia. SURREY OOUNCn*. CLOVERDALE, B.C., March 4.��� Council met at Cloverdale on March _nd. the Reeve and all members being present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and' confirmed. Communications were received as follows: From E. W. Money, re constructing a road to his place; received and referred to Councillor Murphy^ From A. H. MacNelll saying Mr. Hope, had written and Intended to abandon all claim to any land south of. the Municipal Highway, and suggesting a survey by repiesentatives of the railway company, the municipal council and Mr. Hope, in order to determine the proper location of the roadway. Received, Clerk to reply that they can take the matter up with Mr. W. Wilnle, surveyor for the municipality, and arrange a meeting, any costs to be borne by the railway company. Front C. Rummel, manager light and power department, R.C.E.R., re location of poles on the Johnston and Turnlbull roads. Received. From Goddard & Son, Ltd., asking permission to erect nn office on the road at South Westminster. Clerk to reply that the council do not see their way clear to grant the request, owing to the dangerous condition of the road ln that locality. From Henry Parsons re ditch on the Halls Prairie road. Received and referred to Councillor Inglls. From A. P. Currie, reporting collections for February of $4722.78. Received. Two applications were received for postion of road tax collector, and on a ballot being taken Joseph Drinkwater received the appointment. Council then adjourned to meet again on Saturday, March 16th, at 2 p.m., at the old school house, Cloverdale. AGRICULTURAL MEETING. Annual Meeting of Abbotsford-Sunias Agricultural Society���Officers Elected. (From The British Columbian.) The annual .meeting of the Abbots- ford-Sumas Agricultural Association wasvjteld In the Maple Leaf Hall, Alb- botsford, on Saturday last, w;hen the following officers and directors were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. .Hex. Arohlbald; secretary, Mr. 8. A. Morley; vice-president, Mr. J, H. H. Nelson. Directors: Messrs. Chas. Hill-Tout, S. S. de Lair, Wm. Roberts, H. T. Alanson, Arthur H. Harrop, Wm. McNap, and M. L. Mc- Phee. The secretary's financial report for last year, whloh was read and adopt- PASTOR RUSSELL TOURING INDIA. Pieachln? Daily to Many of the Heathens. Foreign Missions Investigation Committee, of Which the Pastor Is Chairman, Visit Travaneore District, Where They Spend a Week Prosecuting Their Work. Travuncore, India, Feb. 4,-The Foreign Missions Committee of the International BI ble Students Assocla tion has reached here. Pastor Russell, Chair man of the Committee, is widely known In this District. Ills coming has been n topic of Interest for several weeks. Not only are Christian natives alert to meet him, but their heathen countrymen are also interested. Mohumtnedans have beeu laqtiir ing. Has Pastor Bussell auy special message for us? The arrangement is that the1 Pastor shall spend a full week In this District and be at Madras next Sunday. In h.s address the Pastor snld: I have chosen as my text? on this occasion the Message of the angels at the birth of our Redeemer���"Fear jot! Behold, we bring yon good tidings of great Joy. which shall be unto all people.", . (Luke II, 10.) 1 feel that I am not entirely a stranger to many of you. nor you to me. For a considerable time I have seen regular reports sent In from this District to the International Bible Students Assn., of which I have the honor of being President. These reports in turn are published to the Bible Students all over the world. We want you to know of the Christian love of these children of God of various nationalities who are repre sented by the Committee before you. The Father of Mercies. Two days ago, on the Island of Ceylon, my attention was drawn to the tomb of the good Bishop Heber. Immediately to my mind came his words: What though the apicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's Isle, And every prospect pleases, And only man Is vile I Prom childhood I bad sung those words, and finally found myself on Ceylon's Isle. But I am not so sure The Royal sank or Canada Incorporator" ISM. capital authorized tie.ee_.eeo capital paid-up $ e.aee.ooe RESERVE FUND ��7,��5��,1S�� Total Assets Over One Hoadred and Ten Millions. Jiecottnts ot 0*t-of-Vou>n Customers Simem Special jfttontiom BXNK by mail. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT , Acciy uu may bo opened with depeai ts of ONE DOLLAR and Upward* Interest paid, or credited, half-yearly on Jane SOtb and Dec-wnb-nr Slst, eacli year. K. D. SIMPSON, MANAGES LAI-NEK. H. O. E. F. Douglas REAL ESTATE Loans - - Insurance Delta Times Office, Ladner, B. C. ed, sbowefd a successful year, and everybody was wall pleased with tihe I but tbat the dear Bishop exaggerated financial standing of the association, 'a little the vileness of the human especially considering that It was the types ot this vicinity. Poverty In- first year of its existence. The mem- deed. I see on every hand, and If bers wore also plea-sed Wiethe show- L|leneM ^ mea,ured b onr ^ t ing made at the Fair last Septemlber, >-_���*��- k- i_���_ ���# _ i/_ __ and they decided to hold another one IffitM * 1 n T^ "f" *_ this year at a date to be decided taln'y you ftre ����� ln comparison to later on.. The secretary was instructed to take up the matter of obtaining a some more wealthy. But can we really believe that this Is the Divine standard? Shall we not rather be- this year's Fair, with the local mean ber, Mr. S. A. Caiwley. A committee was appointed to look Into the .matter of 'purchasing a suitable site near Abbotsford, and to take steps towards the Incorrpo-ration of the association. The next meeting will be held on the second Saturday in March. The membership of the association totals 93, and it is thought that this can be Increased to 300 this year, as It was very late last year before actual work on canvass for membership was begun. Then again there are a great many new arrivals in the district last year. Membership tickets, II each, can