7ow¥a w m KOUJU VANOquvp, 8, o, TDBSPAV, /AMVA9T M, WU. NUMBBB80 m l rt*. Fint aaiion of tb District Council Beeve Hay Anticipates a Prosperous . Yw The iiewly-el.ieiiid reeve and council tpf the miiiiieipiiliiy convened lt| thp district hall last night ami were duly and formally sworn In. After the taking of tlte uud, llm'.e May mounted to the iilliciitl dias and tendered bis congratulations to the all councillors op tho successful issue uf last Hutur day's i'l"' i He further congratulated the ratepayers on their choice of representatives. They were, said the Reeve, mischievously, a good looking bunch of men, ami nisii good business nioti. Ho was evidun'tly ploasod to bavo thrue nminlusrs of I lie old council . tp Support Imu III fact, he Would liked to see it iiicludoil iu the statutes tbat only three councillors should be relieved each year. II would save proliulily tliuiisumls uf dollars. When half of the council were left behind lo give thorn the benefit nf their previous experience ,there was u saving of ureal time ami eipctuliliire. "Let us Ihis year," said Ihu reeve, "do tilings es peditintisly uiul nl Hie sniiiu time effectively." He lookoil forward lo u year ' of prosperity during which Ihey would have to deal with various questions nf importance. He was sorry iu a certain sensu to Ip-nr that the western portion of tbe municipality wus talking of leaving Ihem; al the same time he was glad Ihey Eaw Iheir way to standing qu their own gruuml financially. Tbey would have lu lake up Hie question uf the Second Narrows bridge, which was lhe pivot of nl llhe future success. Vjl'liey would have lo ulilain the opinions uf oilier municipalities ami gel a bylaw to Ihe people as soon as possible. "We musl," said Hie reeve, "pul . our shoulders to lhe wheel ami make that liridgii an accomplished fuel." The appointment of cnnitnliteci was thou proceeded with. These were ai ranged as follows: Finance—Councillors llrnlgiiiiiii and Nelson Hoard of Works—Coun. Until ami Word. Water—in lhe western part, Coun. Weatovor. lu Ihe Vulley, Coun. Luu eon and Westover. . Fire and Light Couu. ljawson ami I Bridgman Plans—Coun. Ward and Louie). Public Parks ami Ileallb Ooun. Nel son and Weslovcr. Hospital—Couu, Loiiiei. Licensing — Conn. Ilridginuu and Lawson with Messrs. J. II.furnish and J. 0. Keith as Justices of the Peace. B. C. Electric—Coun. llridgiiinii, I.oulcl and Ward. There was avuie discaasion as lo whether reeve should of luld uoi be police magistrate. On bis expressing his willingness, however, au alririuutivc motion was carried. It was then decided thai Hie coun cil should Ihis year meet every Than day at 7.30 p.m. A Idler Ir,,,,, lhe provincial deputy minister of public works .was read ami ordorcd lo be filed. The missive slat ed lhal il was contrary lo all prec I ant for (he provincial government in release lhe reversionary inieresl l/i the right of fay acquired through the Cap i lun j, Indian reserve ,'.')' of "anm<, tne gatetting of Ibe road would give lhe I municipality ample protection. i On the milium of Couu Bridginaii, I Ihe council will al the next meeting be supplied wilh a statement showing Ihe amount of money lhe council has now in hand. The reeve uiul Couu. Ward and Weal over were added lo lhe adjunlmcui • commillee to help in negotiating th division of the municipality. Coun. Nelson, iu Ibis connection, said Ibo final meeting in respect of Ihis mailer would have lo lake/ place shorl ly ao it wu decided Ibal II shoulil be called in the district hall. Afler several minor melteis left over by tbe late council bad been referred to various cominlltci, tbe session was adjourned. Nl V. Ywbt Club Entertainment A Parlous Evening Promised Tho Nortb Vancouver Yacht Clui have taken Ibe Lonsdale Theatre.for |wo nights, January Silrd and HHh, when they will provide lu lhe form of i.a rulnslm! troupe, an flflliHrllfllflltV- which promises to givo Ihe people of North Vancouver a musical treat and fIbe post laughable Iwo hours in tbo b|story of Ihe city. The joke* are real jokes aud tbey are uow. The songs are good songs and they will catch your ear. You will be tickled to death with Hie harmonies.of the quartette and the "Barber-shop chords,". •loo and Steamboat, two low down tipqu.eemeillens will sing "AAAermtn are seeking office alien llfee long," written by a Nurth Vancouver China man. Tho ears of some local celebrities may linglu as I result but all tbs others will laugh. Tbe curtaig will rise on a circle of black men lit charge of an interlocutor lit the good ul,| fashioned way, although tho program ia essentiality funny Una ars. Ilooley, Stovel and Farmer will render swinging rousing songs. Mr. Percy Ward with his famous quartette will also be there, The wliule program will lie sprinkled with humorous bits, gags and alius mini of local interest and the audience will only bu allowed live minutes' Interval in which to recover lis decor um. BEEVE UAT BBPLIEB In the exigencies of having to con louse the accouqt uf an unusually lengthy mooting, mention waa inadvor lenlly omitted iu the last iaauo of lhe Kxprcss of ileeve May's emphatic reply on Thursday night to certain statements made by Mr. i (I, Keith in bis letter supporting the candidature of Ex-Beeve McNaught. In refcrenco to Hie statement that "Mr. May baa as sorted lhat the municipality would have been bankrupt if he had not stopped and guaranteed the finances with Ihe bank," Hoove May contended that he was merely indicating tbe splendid progress of Iho municipality frum a II naticial standpoint and uul seeking tu l.ii-. s- political capital from litis al luni.ni. HOOKBV TONIOHT Tlie professional hockey match whicii will be played al Iho Vancouver arena this evening promises to be lite best exhibition of Ihu game in Die season's series to dale. Tho teams have been steadily improving in Iheir play aa lhe season has advanced and arc now in I" litioti to put up first class hockey. He. i. use of Ibe purl miliar teams which will tii.-.'l this eveuing special inieresl attaches lo lhe match. Tho Victoria leant has forged into Ural place lu Ihr league by good play but tbe New Wesiiniiisier I .'i.n. won from lliein on Victoria's own riuk about Iwo week, ago and as Ihey have been working hard since that time, Ihey oipcct lu repeat Iheir victory tonight ami lints check lhe winning pace of the capitals. The game shoulil allract a record crowd ami prove exceptionally fast and ex citing. EPWOBTU LBA01IE NOTIOB UjI eveuing the local Epworlh Lea gue was given an illuatralcd talk eu lilted "Strangers within uur galea' by the pastor. Mr Ogic was lo have addrcssril lhe meeting 'ul owing In illness was unable lo attend. The talk gave a good idea of the range of lliionj Isciii" received aud showed the need o' support for bumc missions. Neil e<'«ning, Monday, January l'l'u.I b*l* a " Cltlionablp" Messrs. Orcy. Wi-ir and Oslnirn will give addresiw nn Hie effect uf arl, literature ami mu ou cilisene." Everybody welcome ami bring your friends. •■icordlug lo the report of Mr. Cos grove, the district cugincer, a lnilc over ill mil' ' ol ruad Wi' been open ed by contract during Ibe paA jtai. Over S wiles of road have been opeaad by day work. Tbe total mileage of mads opened bas been 211.78, aud Ibe mileage of roads macadamised, 1.60 Over 7 miles of sidewalk have been laid and io connection wilb .the waterworks department, inaina extending 1.71 mil. - lisis" been laid, while waler cenoec linns number 100. Subdivisions con sidcred during lbs year number HI. Tbs city of Nortb Vancouver has turned a now page in its history lo a real eitate transaction juat completed with tbe sale of St. John's college for a considerable aum by Ihe joint firrai of lukater, Ward * Ce. lid. and the North Vancouver Truat Co. Ud. lo t syndicate of capitalists. Information stales that it li tbe intention of the purcbaapri to shortly subdivide the col lege grounds intu building Iota which will be placed on the market by Ihe above firms for lbs purpoae of forming a uew eraiilontial section. The disappearance of this old lond mark ia an other ogu al-IM-Uuld ptewik md advancement of Norlb Vancouver, David Mrl-tllaad, Mayer McNeiih>t ward, who wai for a time on H. M. 8 "Bainbow" bas been placed by Ilis Warship io Bt. Louie College, Nsw Wastainster. The mayor loicmls lo eventually place Datld ja training for a aaval career. DUtrict Polling-.* Revised Figures The following Is tlte -nvjsod statement of the polling in the municipality qn Saturday last: tor 9*vtitss= ___„:_: W.H. May fius >J. Y. McNaught :i5l Par Councillors Ward 1, Charlea Nolion SO W, A. Thompson 83 Wards- John i .si'.:.un, returned by acclamation. Ward i Jack Loutet .'....IW Ooorgo Wagg 03 A le.Ulhler Philip Ill Wards. Peter Westover Hll T. A. Allan Mil Ward 6. B. II. Bridgman Oil C. 1). MacKonxie 3D Wards. Porcy Ward, returned by acclama tiou. Councils Past and Present Naw Aldsnnen Take Oatb A brief valedictory sessiun of the old" city council tuuk place al noon yeaterday The new pen-nibs, abiniag ink wells uud flake white Moiling paper placed in readiness for the new coun il made the Ihree retiring aldermen almost regretful lhal it was not lu I Iheifa lo aoil wilh usage. , Certain minutes hu.ing been formally passed, Mayor McNeish intimated thul he had rescue,I a telegram from Mr II. II. Stevens M.I'. acknowledging the joint entreaty fur a .'til days' delay of Ihu I'l'ii'iini: application of the c. p. it. Company. Mr. Slot ens' reply was: Application will be adjourned aboul thirty days. Advise olher orgauiaa tlona." lin Hie suggestion of Aid. Hick il was agreed lhat lhe clerk shoulil conitiiiini catc tbia message lu Ihu dlslrlcl coun cil, II..unl uf Trade ami Halepayers' As lociation. Aid Hick furthor moved lhal all questions involving sidewalks, ruuils ami water connections that hail mil been seen lo during lhe past year lie referred lo thu next couucil with u rei-oiiiiuen lulmu lhat Ihey be attended to a. soon ai funds are available. Carried. Tho mayor Iheti expressed a sincere hope lhat Ihe cily had bcnelHtc.l by Iho in I inns of the past year's council. 'I alao hope," ceulinued ilis Worship, 'lhal although you are leaving Ihis budy wu shall still Sajoy the benelils of your internal ami advice, us a council .unmet do everything us you arc aware aud it ia through tbe uublaaavd a —> -tujj. •■ of members uf lhe couilliun ily lhal wc can hope to make things pi alien,| successfully." Aid. McBae said lhal Ihey wuulil us suredly miss tbeir retiring colleagues and certainly Ihey would miss Aid Kittaon'a genial smilcl Tho proprietor ef Ibe said smile facetiously expressed a hope Ilml the relics of lhe old council would not lake undue advantage nf the innocence of Ihe new member*, Aid Henderson then made a motion of congratulation, rcspemlc,Tto by Ihe mayor, wbo said It wai a source of great gratification lo him lo have lbc confidence of Hie ratepayers He would •lOtnlee lo faithfully discharge bis du lias. By Ibis time tn Ibree fitly elect cd aldermen, Messrs. Voreroau, Irwin and Frascr had arrived upon the utm and Ihe mayor forthwith read aloud lo each individually Hie formula by which alsleriiien are sworn Into* oHc*. This done, Ilis Worship rongrstulul e.| Ibe cily ou Ils choice of lbs person ucl of lhe couucil for Ibe coming year. Thoy were all ana of segperifnee and men wbo would l.i-n.-fli« il..- city. "Tbere is a great deal of work to be done,' 'said Iba mayor, "and doubtless we shall all endeavor lo carry it oul In a manner which will make Ihe city heller fixed financially." Hii Worship exhorlfid the alderman ic aciletlo to pay every attention lo the work Ibal came before Ihem. Hur Ing lbs year limy could not all j-ipcrl lo Me eye to eye with each olptl on all questions, and the mayor entreat cd tbem to be considerate of one an other. Tha following committees were limn appointed far the ensuing year: Finance—Alt). Mcliao (chairman) Aid. Irwin, Aid. Fpreman. Board q/ Works-Aid. Biss (chairman), Aid. Fnreinan, Aid. Franer . Waterworki—Aid Dick (chairman). Aid. Hiss, A1. 11 Fraspr. JfZ. Firo and Light-Aid. Irwin (cliair- titan), Aid. Dick, Aid. McBae. Parks, Cemetery and Boulevard- Aid. Foremuii (chairman), Aid. Irwin, Aid .Biss. Land, Limes, Public Safety and Public Transportation—Aid. Fraier (chairman), Aid. McBae, Aid. Dick. The mayor ex officio member of each eiiiuinittoe. Court of Hoviiion—(lis Worahip Mayor McNeish (chairman), Aid. Foreman, Aid. irwiu, Aid, Dick, Aid. Mc- Baa. Board of School Trustees Presentation to Ur. A. B. Steacy That progressive ami important body Iho school trustoes uf this city, -yesterday placed llgurative laurels un lhe brow of Mr. A. II. Sleacy, whose re tiretnent from the board means lo any one who has followed his work iu Hie past, a distinct loss to lhe educational department. In recognition of tbe fact Mr. Sleacy's colleagues enlivened yestcrduy uiul surprised him with the gift of a gold-mounted catie. The presentation uddress, utlorod by Truitee M/Dowcll. was as followi: "Your retirement al this lime from the poaition you have so ably and ourteouily lilled on (ho Board of School Trustees presents a suitabl" upportunity nf expressing our grateful sense of your faithful services,' ami" our esteem for your personal character. You have continuously served un lhe hoard since HID', and lhe Ihnuks of the community are due to yuu fur tbe capable ami impartial manner iu which you have uniformly performed your public duties iu Ihe intercats of odu- catiou during these seven years. Yuur lato associates in office regard your determination lo retire from public life as a subjeel of sincere regrel, uml, iillliuiigli deprived of yuur valuable scr vires, will not cease to remember with gratitude the interesl yuu have always luken, and 'iill continue lo take, lu lbc educational proaparlty uf North Van couver. You have lllleil the position of chairman with dignity and accept nine Jiiid *lo you, sir, by your tud in so-guiding the deliberations uf the Hoard iu channels uf harmony, is due, iu j n.ii measure, Ihe presence uf Ihul spirit uf unisou and concord which ever prevailed in our discussions, ami by which all our Iranaacllutia for Ihe attainment of educational facilities lune been consummated We who have labored witb you on llm board of achool trustees, desire lu offer you a tangible token of Ihe senli incuts we express. Wc ask yuur ac icpliiiicc, therefore, of litis gold mount ed presentation cane, not aa a reward fur lhe splendid services you have rem ilered in the cause uf education, but us u memento of our appreciation of Ihem ,iiml as a spontaneous offering of genuine alia'Inni'iit and regard from those who have bai| ample opportunities of truly estimating yuur character ami abilities, bulb as a public man ami a private cilixeu As auch au cm Idem Ikis souvenir is presented to you, sir, ami along wilb il our earnest wish lhal you may long live iu health ami happiness lu use It and may the pos session of il revive pleasant recollections of yuur service on Ibe school '..siaril ami of your ulilinmhiij «;'lh your colleagues whose names an here tl) subscribed" Mr Sleacy made a brief reply, em luiijyiiig sincere Hunks and apprecia lion of lhe action of his colleagues Mr E A. Mqrden having been cordially welcomed as a member of lbc board, Ibe appointment of officers and committees, etc. for the ensuing year wai proceeded wilb ai follows: chairman-Mr. M. B. McDowell. Secretary—Mr. Oeo. Campbell. Building and Grounds Commillee Messrs Hay (chairman), Fraier and Mc Howell. Finance Commillee Messrs. Perry and Morden. School Management—Tbe entire board, Truant Officer Chief of I'oliec Davies. Sanitarium for North Vancouver Local Doctor's Project It is tho ini,'iiinm of Hrs, Nowcotnbo and Martin of title city to shortly open a private hospital—ono which will be thoroughly modern i» ovcry conceivable respect. . For this purpose they havo acquired au admirable sito on .'■v..inI anil Thii,I iiissvisi |,eiis,'I',, St. Patrick's and St. Andrew's whereon ilii'ii already stands a building suitable in tin- opinion of the two doctors, to their project. The building has un dergbuo a process uf renovation and remodelling, uud in its mut'uinorplioaod and modernised stuto is destined tu be known as the Harbor View Sanitarium. Both Hr. Newcnmbo nnd Dr. Martin nintuattjr IlitoiiitTblirimtitnttoir to~ bs second to none iu Hie province, In ten daya' time it will be in reuiliness lu receive all cases save lliuse of infection and alcoholism . The building itself is replete wilh up- to-date conveniences, bus several rooms Immediately facing in -.< sunny direction, uud is surrounded by u verandah commanding, bulb to Hie sunlit uml lu the west, u splendid ami uninterrupted view of the Inlet. The sanitarium will lie under the tuuuugi is,, i.i ul Miss McLeish, u nunc particularly well knuwn in Vancouver and this cily, whu will be assisted at tho outset by u staff uf Ihree trained nurses ami an orderly. Express Classified Ads. 1'OU SALE FOB SAJ-E-Tborouglilired P. II. Booster. Apply P. 0. Box 8008. FOB SA-LE-Tlioroughbred llelguim lliiru cheap. Apply So* A, Express Office. FOB SALE-Flrst growth dry wood for $4.70 per cord, i ft. O. McDade, Plioue 01. General teaming,. t.f. FOB SALE-Fir wood.S4.S0 per eord. Apply .lohn Campbell, 227-5tb Itreet west, or phono 301. lu I The annual mooting ul the llurlicul tuml society lakes pluee this evening in lhe hull ul ;. o'clock. Mi. .1. II. 1-iiiglisli is pleased In Inform many Inquirers thai Master Charles English is out uf danger uml inipruv ing satisfactorily. Mr. B. D. dimming of Aslmrofl is visiting hia bruther, Mr. W. S. Gumming uf Ibia city. Mr. Cuinining hits recently sold his business at Ashrrol't and is enjoying u well earned vacation. LONSDALE THEATBE A .niii..i uml excellent program is on Ihe boards at Hie Lonsdale theatre Ihis" week. Mr Kingsliurgh is certainly lhe King nf Kurds, ilis wonderful tricks border ou the inirneluuns. Tbe youngsters greully appreciated the ventriloquism nf Mr. Brown. The piece do resistance was tho mosl amusing one-act fane entitled "u pair of lunatics." Mr. Fcernlcy ami Miss Van Iui..ni did ample justice lu this extremely funny piece. All ihe new pictures are excellent, but the "Shooting Star'' is one uf Ibe must beautiful liluis ever shown. This will appear on Tuesday und Wednesday ovening! for lhe lasl lime. The Norlh Vancouver Yacht Club are lo grace Hie theatre nn the mini iust. ami mosl of Hie tickets for Ihut even ing have been already sold. Don't forgel lbc Firemen's Hall In be held in Ibe K. of P. Hall on Wednesday, January lilb, mi:' 101 LOST AND FOUND, FOLND Gasoline beat. W. C. Thompion, Hollyburn . 8 8 WANTEU WANTED-To excavatoril -Earlh Apply Wallace Shipyards Ud. I.f. WANTED—General servant, expert ence nut uecoaaary, Apply Mrs. My cr'i, t.'.'Ji and Bidgeway. 18 I '■ CALENDAR OP %SW\m Tusefcf, lm. Mb Annual Meeting of Horticultural Society | pn. Weeaneiay, lin. 11th Uceting ot Beard tt Trade, Oity Hall, I pjn. Wednasday, 3m 1Kb V. V. tltt Department Ball, X. of P. Ball, t o'clock. TtoraSaj*, Jan. 18tH Ueetlag tt District Ifeucll, hypn Vattsy, 99) mm, /m. om-fMetlog at City Council, f o'clock. tmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmwmmmmmmmmmMtmmmimimmmtl WANTED-O'nl toaailit wilb bouse wurk, Old country girl preferred. Mn. W. B. Shakespeare, lib itreet east. Ul FOB SALE-Lots 8, 0, ill, block 08, I). L. 000. Price $2800 or separate, l-S ennh, 0 and 12 muutlis. Apply Uox A10 Express Oflice. 181 FOB SALE-Wood, 10 inch Sr, I8.8S, cedar blucks, HM, cord wood, $1.00. Loovo orders at burn, 7th and Hidgewny or P. O. Box '8014. 181 FOH SALE-Threo 50-foot Iota on i.iue.'ii street, five minutes' walk from Lunsdule avenue, $11011 each, tine third cash, 8, 18 and 18 mouths. Apply K., "Express" Office FOB SALE-l.ight delivery horso, woight 1,1)01) lbs. Good all round winner. J nli ii Alexauder k Oo., 1SI I .si Inb' Avenuo, N. Vaneouver. t.f. I.I1MBEB FOB ti. lE-Tho H. O. Wriglil Lumber Co.. 8 Lonsdale Avenue, can give yuu (Trices on all material when yuu uru building. See them t.f FOR BAI.E-liil shares in Imperial Car and Drydock Corporal ion for Sinn ash. Projected lino of 0, P. B. rum right tliruiigh Ihu "Imperial Towuailo." Apply Imperial, Expross Office t.f. 1'OK BBNT ROOMS FOR lll'.NT-Ilouickooplng. 218 ind Street east. FOR BKNT-Six ruuincl house, l'ati- try und bath, Jones uml Keith ruad. P. O. Hox 2291, N. Vancouver. 80 I FOB RENT- One anile. Colonial Apartmculs. Telephone un.! heat lu eluded. , t.f. TO LET—Nice large unfurnished room, 80 per month, 1010 Cbwlcrflel-I Ave. 18 I TO RENT—Choice modern suilci on 3rd' streot. Apply Alex. Smith k 0o., Norlh Vaiicuuver. itonls $17.00. t.f. Brondibury Rooms, beautiful new uml heiilcl moms, hoi water, Terms moderate. 134 1st slreei west. IS I TO RENT Choice minimi suites ou 3rd slrcet. Apply Alex. Smith k Co, North Vancouvor. t.f. -L. FOB BENT-Lighl housekeeping suites of rooms in Mt. Crown Block, let slreei. Hot and sold waler, heal, telephone, etc., etc. Alan good janitor service. - 30 I FOB RENT-The old ferry boat "Surrey" slanding ou beach near Lonadale Gardens. Furnished suitable for residence. Reul, $12.00 per month Gillcspio's Limited, 331 Peniler Bl., Vancouver. Photic Seymour 0008. MISCELLANEOUS (let it at Lonidale l'barnaey Pboue 22 Boom aud board at Ihe corner of i'.i.. n: bin v end nil. un car lino. 18 I Mrs. Adams, uialeruity nurse, near Hulel, Lynn Valley lined. IS I H^^ WANTED-A girl to lo general housework. Apply flrat house weit of Boulevard on.Kith street, Mrs. M. W. Clomenti. 83-1 We havo money for tbo purchase of Agreements of Sale. Canadian Financiers Ltd., Bank of Hamilton Building. Ut. H C. livery aod Board stables Light rigi aud Indies' uddle burns f'tr hire. Stabling for bones, fl*i. oral doV.vcry and heavy teaming. Jl. Dmnal, 41b l\iiit meal Pbouo 847 t.f. 11 ■'..'... .'Iju.J-VR For plumbing, pips Stting and pan necting sea F. B. ilernon, Sia^arlck Boad, Lynn Valley, or Phone 181 i.f Agreements for Sale diicouated. Money waiting. Lonadala Really Co., 030 Lonadale Avenue. Phone 317. If. WANTEP-A lot lpt homcsilc, North Vancouver, Capilano or Lynn Valley. Must bo within two blocks from car. Btatp caah prico and ila of same. Apply Hnx 'I'M, Norlb Vw J'.'). I'i I couver. NOBTH SHORE RESIDKNTS--JF .cordially invited lo attend yon desire tp idl -your business or prgs party of any kind pall or wrli- w, we bave clients for close-in acreage Itt subdivision. Wo can get result*, Mcllwaine .4) Dclbar, 9 ioptt BppAlpg, Wl Hutttt* St. y/.,Vmeotvit, 9 o. ' Mi ■ ■ Th* Nortb Vancouvar Dye Worki 44 lionidalo Avcuue, guarantee to do aa good work at cheaper priest lhan ypu ran possibly get in Vanrnuvafr Give ua a trial, Ihs mult will speak tor Itself Phone 107. U. -i- __ __ Tbe Truth ituOent* plus will tumt every Tuesday ovpplpg at 8 o'clock at tbe residence pf Ifn. Gallagher, KMlb road, noar JUTgsway. Student) doyll- Jng blgliof spiritual uufoldmant ar* M JM Imperial Car, Shipbuilding aad Dry Dock Corporation win 4oniiaei at- let, tot clearing townsite pf (M term it Hocho J'oinl. Apply lo 3. f Wnod, Mount.Orowp Block, lit Itreet m- if * ~»*--f y+r* + a.t *>^yFJp» .amtB-WJiooinrtB wwh oovjmwa Pqbllshed Tuesdays and Fridays by North Shore Press, Limited. : GEO, IJ. MOBDEN, EDITOR AND MANA08B, Bates of Subscription:—One year, $1,00, Six months, SOo. Threp months, Bne. United States and Foreign, $2.00 per year. Advertising Bates Will Be Quoted on Application. Tba Express is devoted to the interests of tbe North Shore of Burrard Inlet eiclunivuly. It constitutes an advertising medium of exceptional value for reaching in a thorough and effective manlier the population of North Vancouver City end Districl. Every effort is-made to give advertisers thp most satisfactory service. All changes in contract advortisonionts should be in the printers' hands not later Hum 10 a. in. Monday end t p. nt, Wednesday to ensure insertion in the following issue, k North Vancouver, B. O.. ....January 18, 1018. I !- NOBTH SHORE MUNICIPAL ELEO TIONS \Tlis municipal clei-liuii:. ill both cily ltd district are now post uml thu nlH- clal lists are filled up for thu guidance -of affairs during Ihu journey In another milestone in Iho civic history of tho North Hhore. In thu cily cniineil the mayor nmi three aldermen have survived llm annual upheaval uml iu Ibis piirliculnr Mayor McNeish is lo lie especially iiiiigritiiihiie.l upun capturing lhe distinction of being the first mayor of the cily nf Norlli Vancouver lo be electc.I by acclamation, lu lhe ilis (trict ,tbe council just elected presents a new anil yet a familiar ligure ul Ihu In -nl of Ihu council ill the persun nf Reeve May ,whn is likewise lo be congratulated upon thu conspicuous mnn iter in which ho has "come back" after retiring ul the end ul' eighteen years of public life. Three of lust year's council ure nguin iu their places and will participate in the adminis trillion of district municipal mailers, fur the ensuing term. There will necessarily lie somo changes in the personnel of the dis imi council when West Vuncouver ' municipality is created nut uf the western portion uf the .district, an event which will prnbolily transpire within u I".' months, but it is scarcely tu be anticipated thul beyond ilm re lirement uf the representative nf thai section who now sits nt the council board llm present council will uudergu, material change, if any. These years which ure passing lit present time are all years of exceptional importance in llm history of the North Shore, because Ihey arc farms live year's. The fouinlatloila lire now being laid winch in nn essential sens" musl exercise u .-outrolling nillueiuc over the development of the North Shore, for ull lime. 11 is, llierefnre, imperative Hint municipal uirnirs' bu entrusted tu men who will prove them selves Imi Is . npiil.le of the tusk which devolves upon Ihem and worthy of Ibe honor which has L.-.-n cnnferrc.l upon Ihem ,by ,..:.,..,' lhe duvulopiiuuil of local nlliiir- along lines which lire ut oiict. sule and progressive. The councils for 11*12 arc composed of men who without exception, lune been for years, closely identified with North Shore interests, iiu-n whu have proven Ibeir business -apa.-ily in lhe marked success win. li has attcn.l« Iheir operations aloug Inns of private en Icrprise, while tor tlm greater pur! tliey are llicli of more or less U'tuul cxpe/i onco iu the administration of inunn i pnl affairs, all of which will be ruing iii/i'il as cogent reasuns why Ihe ratepayers of tlm Norlh Hhoru mu. Inul forward with confidence to the year 1812 as likely lo prove a year uf able ami progressive administration nl llm affairs uf the cily ami lhe district uf Nnrlh Vancouver. i n U 1 I "' f which ii noil-resident vutur la fully us well ini'iii'iueii as any Incai voter and is, ili ie quite us ' apal.lc uf murk ing gn in.i.'p. mi. ni ballot, bill Ihis is Hie exception rather lhan the rule. It is not al ail to disparage Hie unu- resilient' vote, therefure, to say thul Iho rapid development of a resilient vule such us will ut till times munis lukeulily locate Hiu controlling inllu unco in Norlh Hhore affairs, wilh the resident ratepayers is a consummation which would inuku toward lulldlfylllg ihu foundation of locul municipal tie- velopment So fur us can be learned. Ihu mill residenl vole was strutiger Ihis yeur proportionately in city elections Ihun il wae last year, while with respocl In the diatriot it was tuiine.yhut smaller ns compared with Hie Intttl vole Ihun lusl year, iillliuiigli it ronatitutud aboul fifty per cent, nf Ihu vole pulled on Hatunlay. sum Cm OUICKLV STOPS COUOHS, CURX6 C01D5, HIAIS TH* THROAT AKO MINUS, aa CUilt Hon'I miss the illustrated I.Vlure trip through the IjUiuI uf HciAy unl Hums with thu Hev. ,1. W. W Isi.lies "guide" assisted by liual ami Van uuver i.sl. ei iu snugs uml readings, Tliursduy, January If), » p.m., Mt. An Irow'a Presbyterian church. Admission US uiul fill . cuts. Ill I s\ I ,--imi...-in,11 LANK DISTRICT lllslllcl uf <'..Iful llllllgc title Tills.' Noll... lliul tlnuigis Vi-rillir i.l Vuiicuuver. 11 I', ..,., s llinlu'i I'l lllsi'l. till. I..Is. Ill l.|ljl|> l.ir p- I lt.ls-s.li.1 ... ism iIiiisi- I lm i ..ll" s in, ileact {Iiiil Ij.tlils. I'liininclmlUK al. H |iosl pi,n.i. .1 ul...nt 10 . I..,!,,. .. .,11, nf 11,, 11111ih-u1.nl .... l.ul i.f l.ul It, llleliee enal 10 etiiilns. thence smith in clinlns: thence eust 111 cihulna, llii'iii.i nurth 10 chuins. 11 east IU chains; thence north Ml t tiullis .thence West I.e chains. llmliLi- ■■■■,.111 1(1 chains tu p<'lm ol cummenua- iiii'tii .otiiuliitiig sto acres iiiui.i sn ills,Il.ll VlTHIsllTIl I Ml.-. 11.1,nill.er 211b, I..1I IS-J 11 BiiHIDENT AND NON RESIDENT VOTERS In muni' ijsulllies slliiuli'il as are tin fc ; city and Ihe dlslrlcl of Nurth Van cuuver, the proportionate relaliunslii| existing betweeii the resident .vole und llm outalds vole, 'Url al the 1111)111. ij.nl elections, is a matter of iiiteb-st to those who follow municipal pruiilems. The close proximity of u great renin such as Vancouver, within twenty miu ul.-s' run, coupled with the compare Ihuly small proportion! aa yel uftuiu ed In local population, creates a my large body of lion resident ratepayers, whu ,wben conditions are favorable, muster iu nupx/jcal strength of such 1...un.ml.I. proportions al the polls, us ip v.'.a/t a most potent, if not a .'on- m.- 'trolling influence ou the municipal .dec lions It ii an undeniable fad thai lhe lo cal situation is rendered considerably mote complicated, because of Ibis feu tare. The uon resident Voter Is iu "very wty Inherently equal lo (he resi dent votor, but it ')* r|uilo evident thai be is not *, rlofely io touch wilb local issues as is tU resident voter, he bas not the same a^uaintunce witb the local standing of the soveral candidates for oiii.-e, b* has not lhe aame know ledge of the real ln*W$M«| „l the siluaiioi. au.l in essaying tu 'ut'rk |,„ ballot psper h* is at s .isrirlerl ,tj*„| vsntags and in fact is frequently m,,i, at a loss and prowls mete ot leu at narlom unUsi he bsr flrst applied to aome pcrieual #<;qusiul«sce lot dis interested (f) gaioW* '» the »»"*' There aw, at war**, l»»t**tee». iu WI'IITSIINNTKII I.ANIi I1IHTIH1T I'lslllsl uf Coast llullge line Take Null, u 11,..1 Cora Kin*, ul Vim- ..uver, 11 «'. ua iiiuilluii. a, ,,, 1. . lu- li-mts to .,,1 fm 1.,,,,, ...i,.,, I,, pm- l-llusa III.. I..II..Willi, .lis. rib. .1 I.n..Is I'.illliniiliThg ill 11 I'llSl ela.t.l. Ill,..III 33 chuins i-iist ut tlm point uf ...in 111,11, ciiiiiil ill l.ul T I. St'ili ami nl.musl.lc a surveyor's noil hauling inunlifi' 216. limine norlli Sll 1 h.ilus lliii.ee eun IU chains 11,cm, 11.111I1 til lialns, tlmnee w. tli'inu. v...Il.-i an.I I.uuilicrt'il one. itmiicc north 40 chain*: ili.iict' well 60 chains, ttiencc tiiirlh 10 ih.tlna. than.e west SO ihultis: 1I..11 smith to chains; Ihence eust SO ehslt il.. ii.c suiiili 10 chains. iJhjuci- eusi 10 1 lialns tu point of juiiii". ■"■ ill-til. ion ...sn!,,, S|0 acres mora or leas Kl.l.li.'IT AI.I'iXANIIKK IIAHVVI-il.l. Lute lir.-smb.-i Kill., till 16 3 NOTIOB fO THB PUBLIO A large cily map of Nurth Vancou ver has been prepared ill lhe Cily En gincer'i ofti.e,showing Ihe dlmenaioni of Ihu lols. Auy person desiring a blue prin of Ihe same may oblsin a ropy at thi City Engineer's oflice by paying lhe actual coat of blue printing. (JEOUOE S. HANES, Cily Engiussr. 101 —_ —. . - - Diitrict of North Vancouvar. Court tt HtvlMao at Asstsssssal SUM 1 J w - NilTH'l-i la hcreliy given lhal Ilu- i'.jsii.. II ol the District of North Van cuuver have appointed Haturdey ,lhe ilid Par of I'Vliruary. llll. al Iht hob. ot I "< I." i< 11 in si lhe Muni' ip..1 Hull. ...niii of Lynn Vfllli-i Itoad and rrflroms rleai fp ntd -HaV*' -ar'n't ll*n* and i.luie for hssrln* cintilaliils uslnst tlie assessment for Ilu yesr Isll, ss matt by lbs Assessor. Any pcis.sn oint of diversion—-8,000 teat down slroam in it nurtliorly direction frnm oullol nf lino Luke, suid point being in D. L. 661. (il) Tbe i|iianlily of water u-iiilicil for (in cubic foot per . ■....... I. ' i' I. i.. - cubic foci por second. (0) Tlio character of the proposed works- Hmail slain. (f) Tlio promisoa on wbicb Uio wit- lur is In lio used (describe ;■.... , i'u of Norlli Vancouver. (u) Tbo purposes for which tho waler ia lo lie usod—Municipal and domestic purposp.s . ili) If for irrigation describe tho laml Intended lo In.' irrigated, giving ai-rougo. ' .. .' (1) if Iho water is to bii used for power or mining purposes iltarriiio the plui-o where the water is lo lie returned to*somo nuliirul I'liannel, ami Ibe dif- ferom-e in altltutlo between point of.diversion uml point uf return . ■i Areu m Urown lumi iulendyi to bo occupiod liy tho proposed works (k) This nolle* wus posted on lhe T'Tiuil day of lli'si'Miliir, lull, ami appli cation will lm mado lu tho Oominlaslon- er iiii the '..ii, ,|ay of January, ml:'. (1) (Jive the names and addresses nf any ripuriuu proprietors or licensees who or whose In mis arc likely lo i. nrTcrtcd by lhe proposed works, eilher aliove or below the outlet. I'lTV OF NtlllTH VANIIOIIVKU, (Hignutiiri'i TIKIMAH HIIKI'IIKliD, (P. O. AddressJ (lily Hull, North Vancouver. 83-1 t EDUCATIONAL Miss i ..la M. Daiiu, licentiate of the lluyul Ai-ndi'iny ol Musis'. Lomloik Kiigliiii'l, teiii'liiT uf ['i.si,.in.ii.. visit* Norlli Vanrouver ovcry week Address IIIO'J Beach Avouuo, Vamoiiver. Phone 370111 Hoymour. it 1 WE COULD Paper the World Irom our si'"I. ol now Wall Papon so it sccuia. I'',vcry duy some now design arrives to Iill Ibo vucauoy , ol tboae cioaed out. Handsome Wail Paperi are hero in ondltx* varloly. .lusl loll our siilismun lor what room you want .the paper and ho will allow you juat Ihe pultaru you are looking (or. To cliooso Irom our slock ii a pleasure, (o pay our prico tl easy. W. H. ST0NEY & CO. 117 IjOnidale Avenue Pboa* I 7 KING STREET, EAST I.".!**. lOOflxlOOfl, corner of King street (now graded) and St. Andrew's Ave. This property is all (leared and is in a most desirable residential location, and the price is $1,150 .'-J «*•6 w4 12 omfht .]■ - i mini -t 'i3r'-*ri-*- ' T ■■ """*•' •••••• .-—■. -. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■•—n MARTINSON & CO. 02 LONSDALE AVEWUE vio.Mtim naMin NORTH VANCOUVER <: /? ■MrtHMM* THE SCOTCH TEA ROOMS H-n. Jiiisiness Gentlemen's Popijlar Liiiidi l'lace mm ' Breakfast 8;3u (p iq LiwpI) ia till a. High s.rvic Tea 5 |il| 7:3c Afternoon Teas. aiioBT ouniiBS mmm' atiw'P T9 Norlh Vancouver Clui. Blook, Eeplan..!. Waal kw North Vancouver Coal & Supply Co. ltd. Dealers in Coal, Brick, Ume, Gravel, Sand, Cement, Plaster, Lath, Sewer Pipes and General Builders' Supplies, , , P^ Wharf: Foot of St. George's Ave. Phone 178. Office: 56 Lonsdale Avenue. Phone 198. .——■**—■—■■—**■———awaaMaai—awa-i—1-1 . n Wettern Plumbing Co. mmmm*mm^m^m^mi^nmmmm: Plumbing, Plumbing Supplies, Sewer Connection*, Hot Water aud SUam Heating, Bbeet Metal and Tinners' Furnace Work. Estimates furnished. Warehouse aud Oflice: (lor. Esplanade and St. Qeorge, Pbons 306. 1. H, (ionium), Manager i k> % We solicit the trade of all builders who appreciate High Grade Goods at a moderate price, and lhe prompt ami careful filling of orders, which our large slock and long experience in business makes possible. Burrard Sash & Door Factory, Ltd. FOOT OP ST. GEOKGE SI. NORTH VANCOUVER FOR HORSE CLIPPING GO id 'illli } B. C. LIVERY STABLES 4th Street West. 11. DUMAS. Phone 347 la C My thanks to everybody and congratulations to all who won. SARGENT G. W. VANCE desires to thank the voters who supported him in lhe icccnl election. mm- I l\ Get Your Bread FROM THE Pioneer Bakery VAN CALLS DAILY to all parti of the City Support Home Industry and Build up North Vancouver - . —■-..— .——-_ . _. — THB * Seymour Lumber Co. Have iheir mill operating in the mountain and can give IMMEDIATE DELIVERY of all kinds of Rough, Dimension and Kiln Dried Lumber Moulding and Finishing Lumber. Second to none. PHONE 30 <■ — ■ Office: Corner Sutherland Avenue and 17th street. Take Queensbury Car (Yeljow Labd). NO OR.DER5 TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL TO TP WWQBS OP. THB 9W- TBIOT OF NOBTHVAFPOffVBfl" 1 -visit If) oxpreaa my sincere lluiiiU Still ii|i|ii'i!i-iiilioii for 11"' gpiiorniiH vote accorded mn on Saturday last. I bono tn ,jii«i ii'.v yonr c uf IIi.'ihIis lur your unsolicited votes in Ilie lulu nine- tljlllS Wishing you till tt Happy Now Ypuf.' I bog to remain, VourB tniy, (UIO WAIKI. O^BD OF THANKS Ladies and Ovnllomen: I wislt lo tliiim1. you all for yuur luiarly sii|i|iort in ro-elei-ting tm< os your councillor fnr ward Ii lor 19)9 and I cun assure you that it will lie my Inmost endeavor lo further lliit inter est of the district in ovcry possible way. Yours faithfully, E. 11. Mil '■ OABD OF THANKS To tlio Nortli Vancouver Kleclori.: 1 wish lo convey tny sincere think. to I lume whose support placed me on tho list uf successful candidates fur alderman. li will lie my am lii I Ion to retain tbo confidence Ihus placed in mc Yours faithfully, J. I). PBA8EH. Nnrlh Vancouver, January 18, ,10)8 OABD OF THANKS Aid, 11. IT Ulna withes lo lake Ibii Qpporlunjly of convoying his upprucia lion In ilu' eleclors of the city of North Viiiiciiiiver fur their support in Ilie re s-eut clciliiin und will otnleavor liy con sti.nl tttention lo hiu duties us alslcr iiiiiii In m'c thut Iheir conlidoneo lm. not been misplaced Hi I OABD OF THANKS T. Ij. Kennedy doairej lo I Ium I. Iho eleclori of the city of North Vancou vor for Iheir generous support in lin1 roconl election. APPLICATION FOB BOTTLE W OENSB NUTIl.'K ia beroliy given Uml ot Ilu nest uiceling of the Hoard of l.i.-eus iug Oommisaione'ri fur Iho cily of Norlli Vancouvei I shull apply for a Imt He li cense nu 1st atroet east, lot i. Ilmls lllll. II. I.. 111. .1 11. TKKVBN* in Tin: m I'ltiT.iiT i in in- in- imii'. inn . hi i mn. HI-TWKK.N UIM.M.M KIII.I.KII Al.'KI.ANII limit.." of tin- I'll) or Vatauuvci. II i\ ri.jM.NTII-'K ANI) WAl.TKII IIMNIilllilKiniN uf the ''liy of Vuncuuver. It t' 's u III. Il.ll.In. jM.iiii.iI & Hull) DBTKNliANT HI'TI'llltK THK IID.Niil 11 Mil.i. Mil JIWI.'K MllllHIfllN IN f||\M IHTII.-' 'llllli -'I.I.l llll' 1) al |J.,, U| D.'.illiliii A II. lllll I'l'iiN Hie application ur Hie I ..ilinlfi lor issue lu .i'iis in,. Wrll ul How ni"!.!' herein euluiiiiutisiiisiliv mi .',. I'l'jTiiij.iiii -anti ssi'iiii iu.Him: it-usi tin ulllduvlla I Tliotnus tfllllli v Mul.-.l Ilu ISHi ilny ur liecenil.Pi-. j\H. Ull, uud Aitliur J Kappele iluleil I lie Jill il.ss uf Dteamlwr, A I>. lull. «wo-'i un.l ill. .1 iniiiis uiul the i Mill.ii ibt-ri'ln isfiii'il to: • IT IH llHIllTIUTIs lliul -sn sl.a upon Hir Iivfcnilunl. Wi.liii- lli'ii.lik'ii..i,i, ul tlie Writ ul Hotniiiori* uud Hl.i'i'in.iil ur I'lelin In tlila. sis Unu liy pulilli.li' ".. this Old. i tua.'iliei wit', ii.c Notice ilirrcou endorsed, In iis, Vuiteouvp.1 llally I'u'vlii. c u.sj In ihe gxpreal, pub- !n.li.-.l III ihe iT.ty ot Nonli Vancouvei fur ii pet l.ul uf iwo week* from ih. dute nt Hip Ilml oulilkullon, In- ilcciu pi) i."".i und ."nil, I, i,i s, i si... uf Bold Writ and Hluietneni ur Claim: ANI) IT 18 FPIITIIKIl Oltlil'ltni in.'i Hip luld is. |. mi.mi du Plilor hi. appearance uiul file liis .iint. in.m ul ■ li r.'u.. lo lliu snlil Writ of Htiini, H. re bridging North Arm etc, bus been laid over fur nlmul thirty days ns requested „i the in ium ler of railways. On motion of Aid. Hick uml Kiss n notice will he published shortly notifying all ratepayers wishing employment on cily works In register name* logo titer with properly owned wilh city clerk. Ilu motion of Aid. Dick lusl year's liy law wilb reference to mooting* of the council wus lo-enacled fo rlhe present yoar. Tho several money by-laws sanctioned by tbo ratepayers at Ibe recent elec lions wero re considered and finally paeasd. Willi reference lo the Subway by law |,||B nlty ulark was iprtructe.l to write tbo city solicitor instructing bini to securp tho nocpssary legislation tu vulidatii |hc sapio and also tp notify Vuncouvor city, council pf Intention to construct tho su|iw^y. Tbs matter pf tbo Hprtipulttiwl ip- cjoay Aid byl^w was rofprrpd lu tbo lipanco eiiiiiiniiii'i' for euiiipii'iioii nf . iigreiiinent to accompany the .mortgage, etc. Witl) regnril lo Ibe drill hull site, tbi) elerk was Instructed tp write Ihe p|ty solicitor instructing hint to draw np the nocossary convoyapep for tba-»fmP.' Tfto bylaw ro divjvdjng tho llfty, Into wards wus referred to tho committee of tbe whole. Aid. Mcllue was pf opinion that ..ume III,"! "llllli" Wllicll Plight 'I.'all! to extension of tbo oity boundaries. Aid. " Irwin thougbt It would be preferable If tlip Initiative in this nnutor canto front tboo mictions which might .le.'.n,' to unite with the eity. Council adjourned. SMMGm OUICKLY (TOP* COUOH*. CUM* COW*, HUU IHt THDOAT »ND UNU. M CINTI OONOEEOATIONAL SOCIAL A congregiilional "al home/' in connection with the M. ilm.h i church will be held on the evening of Friday, Is.in,im 20th. Al the rei|uest of tlte olllcial I'i'iii'l of the church, lhe IjU- dies' Aid Society hits tukon the arrangements, in hand with respect lo Iho program, etc. LOOAl OPTION CONVENTION Tbe foiirlh annual convention of tbe I .us nl Oplion League nf British Col- iinbi.'i will be held in'Iho uudilorium of lhe Central Mission, Abbott street, Vancouver, on Thursday and Friday, February Isl and 2ml. Tlie morning aud afternoon sessions will bo devoted lo the regulitr business of the league, consideration of reports, election of officers, etc. The evening sessious will be of it public nature liud "ill be murk cl by important addrosscs from blading temperance workers. A detailed pro gram is in preparation and will be made public later. WHAT? YACHT CLUB MINSTRELS "A H I1" I) It Is. I BT. THOMAS' OIBIjS' SCHOOL Nortb Lonsdale Bav, T. E. Bow*, Principal TPMS Girls under 8 years old, H net month liirls over 8 yrs old, (0 per month Speftil terms wben two or more in ■ sent from tho same family. Arrangements arc being made lo erect a building by tbe spring lo ac- CUniPlUllllOlM.Ot M-ifmmmmmml httHfii day scholars, jt,/. VIOLIN LESSONS Term* moderate UfLB. O. S. PBATT " Pbone 841 LonsdaleTheatre COR. 16th and LONSDALE AVENUE Phone 335 Owners—Palmer, Burmeiter & von Graevenitz, Ltd. Week Commencing January 15th Howard Fearnley—-Alberta Van Dusen WILL PRESENT A SCREAMING FARCE MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY ENTITLED "A PAIR OF LUNATICS" THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY "Locked in With a Lady" _ . __|_-i_ , ; 1 CAROL D. KINGSBURGH, King of Hard. | , | ,-—— ■ 11 . | 11— ■■ ■—!' SU— I ■■■— ■■■ BROWN in Ventriloquism Extraordinary .' ===== ss ANIMATED PICTURES- = On* Performance Nightly. Door* open 8 o'clock, Commence 8:30 Matinee Saturday, M0. Box Offkt open 10 to \% a.m. and 6 to 7 P-» PRICES-r-lSc,, 25c. and 50$, :UJHJm it t\ m iM __ ■n^i f (»gr**-Wbo .luffa't-iMtl during bl* miinUuJ-lwllow.-wlllt Nf woo4«n HM* wauderlugs through the houae Ibe pre-, leading down to On bottom, where, Hou* night, while be waited for Maillot to finish Itla business wilb Mr, W Pug?, he hat) paused uow and then In OlP Vicinity of ihu library door- Twice be had beard tbe gum mentioned by those within, Maillot aeoeplud this statement with pp offensive Incredulity whioh wa* plainly deliberate. "The house wua very quiet," llurke made baste to add. "Perhaps," Maillot spoke with sneer, ing empliaala, hi* look frankly hostile, "perhaps yon oould have heard ua; I'm Ignorant Qf the degree nl Muteness to whioh your hearing has been developed! but"—turning lo ma --"I want to aay, Swift, that duriug the whole time Mr. Page and I were engaged Iq this room, our voloes were not once raised ao that a person beyond tbe iiliiiiiil door could have heard ua Intelligibly. 1 lltlnk, llurke, I see tht Imprint of a keyhole on your ear" "Temper your language, Malllol," •aid (he other, wilb a touch of asperity, Instantly Malllol was upun hiu (eet, ' "Shut mi!" he thundered. "Won't yuu talk lo tne, you ueampl" "{{ere, don't quarrel," I Interposed pacifically, pressing lhe angry, glaring lawyer back Inlo his chulr with a jiiiihiiiii.Iii hand upon Ills shouldur. I then said In him: "Vou might appropriately relate j wbat your business lasl tilghl wilb Mr. Page was.' ' "I will"—bluntly—"lo you." The proposal being a reasonable one, I agreed lo defer the matter. "However," continued I, "while you two are togelliur thuru are somu points upon which i waul unllgliloniuuiii. Reserve your personallHe* fnr anotber time. Is ll isi...nn, Ihul tbore was no one else in the house bothies your- ■elves sud Sir. Pago?" Neither spoke, each wulllug, at it (earned, for lliu other to reply. My glance travelled between lltu Iwo, and finally s'.'iii.ii upon the secretary, Whose lo»g, norvous lingers were 1 obviously, one might stand to get conveniently at the small |»fe thus dis closed. It wqa alsp manifest that sumebody had been doing that very thing. For the safe door stood open, aa well aa the Inner door; and a flash of the candle, a aingle brief glimpse, assured nt* that—whatever It might have held— it waa now aa empty as on th* day It 'left the maker'* hand*. -But, slay- there wat something, though not 111 the safe. I look tb* candle from Burke, and went dawn the «i«iis. On the cement floor, In th* shadow of the open safe door, wa* a vlsltiqg oard, yellowed by age. I thought It blank at first; but on turning It over I saw tome writing, faint and faded but legible, whioh had been penned by a feminine hand: "I pray lliul you he tltowtrtd with all llm liloaslniia of the aaaaon. With lovu from CUAHA." And In Iho lower lefl-hand comer, a ilnii' waa written—«q old, old dalal "■Xmas, 1867." Nett I satisfied myself that lha doors had not been forced, and lhat every compartment wa* Indeed, amply. Then I looked back over my ahoulder, lo hu puitled by the baffling, Indecipherable tlare of llttrke'i lawny eyet. Waa ho looking al me. al Ih* reaved safe, or al the pulhello llltla reminder, which I wat holding In my hand, of that long-ago Christina* pre- sent? Thotlgh I could nol be certain, I aomehow full lhat hi* Interest was, at the moment, Intense, and Ibat I had been mlslakun in thinking bim * young man. As I sllppod iho .-im. ■ mn card into a pocket, Malllol'* voice broke In harshly upon tny medllallona, "Ho is,- have a thief lo deal With as well us un assattln." he observed, hit glance roving casually ovar tba autireluiy. "llurke, how would you, now, account for Ibe tafe balng openT" Aud for lhe first tlm* I delected a sign uf .iin11Inn in tbe yellow eyes: Ihey ilm ten a look toward Malllol, and beating u aXenl lulloo upon Ibe table., away again; but It flickered with a "How aliuiil ii, Mr. Burke?" I preia- spark of malice—gleamed for an Inert hint . "Your lamlllarlty wilh Ihe •'»"' w"h a light of malevolent con- house entitle* yuu lo nntwer." I tempt—which made me feel lhal Ihe "I tan tabu unlit thero was nol," be I '«llow had all along been keoplug now said, Sludger had already at- ''eomelhlng In rosurve, somelhlng which lured tne thai when ho arrived every ' rau,t Inevitably come to light present- door uml vtiinlow was fust on the In-' ly. tu Mallloi'a utter dlaconifiiure and aide. Ho I net asked: I undoing. II suggested thai llurke was "When you Weill io nullfy lite police, I patiently biding bit lime mini somu did you depart hy way of the front! sudden turn of events should permit door?" i him lo triumph over Ihe other. Clear- "I did," be replied In a subdued ' ifi 'here wat no goodwill lost bo voice. And Maillot Immediately add- tween these two men. od: Al once the eyet were again Hi" "It wat futl, Swift-bolt and Bprlng same blank wlndowa whoto tcriillny latch, both I rememhor becauae Ihe ' waa to Indetorminaio. llurke let down fact mado mo llilnk tbore might be ! Hie Hip-door In Ibe clout floor, and somebody olso In the bouse. As soou | > Paused awhile lo admire how cun nlltgly ll had been designed. Al though I.i.us', mi', ll to be there, I could sn s. ... no trace of iho aperture. We ihun re-entered lhe bedroom. I ul,hu,.I a door lu the wall i..m est Iho front of the houu, ami. I-, I.. .1 wilh is sudden fancy to aaier lain upon what It opened, went and laid my liund upon Iba handle. llurke'* fl mli progrusa Inward the lull door ■ 1 lo be aimed al diverting my puipoao; realising that he had jailed, lie lurned 1 nd railed aloud, slaying 111; hund while II was III Ibe very let of turning Hie knob. "Thai'a only Ihu conservatory," hi* voice rang oul; "It's empty savo.for dust and .oliweba; there's nothing In II." "Neverlheleu, I have a fancy lo explore II," I. mui. ii 1; and I upened lbs door. A narrow jaaasgo was dlsilosed, across which waa another door. Ilolb swung open nolaelutily, a circumstance wbicb struck mu, In view 0 tli* Iu. t that the rontervalory wa* empty ami unused, aa being rather odd, and aa I closed the second dour behind mo, I tun,1.1 round as If to make am, th* Ini. h had .-.nn hi. Thu hinges had been freshly oiled. A bay of glass, aemlopatjue wilb din, occupied ibe spa,..- of Ibo outer uull, und Hiu glare from lhe daiillng snow noli i.n hrought oul lhe whol* 11,1. nm with a .mi of brutal vividness. A number of water stained shelves; a few shallow boxes distil- "1 inni,i- and distributing tbeir contents of earth over Ihe floor; one or two crisp, In own, deialcaled plant- slulks, sueh was th* In'rilur of Ibi* apartment set **lde and dedicated to flowura uud bright growlug thing*. And 11 had been uud Infrequently aa a passage way, too. In lhe dual oa lliu flour were footprint*; 101ns of Hum old, where later dust had entiled, without ijiiitu obliterating tbem) •onto fresh, es if made but an hour ago. A* I cime up lo th* neit door I observed thai II* hinges bad alao bean fretbly lubricated, and wa* not aur- pilsid when It opened without a •oufld. Wben I *t*pp«d through II, I Wl* |U lite curtained alcova Off lb* library. Truly, there bad been aum* n'.'iii, Hiiiicpilil'iiie flitting* In Mil* old mansion. At thai moment, Id my abstraction, I wu humming 1 llttl* tun*. I heard Btodgar Jovially apaadlng lb* departing reporter*; and after Iba oulsld* door cloud behind the last of lhan, I shouted tot bim to enter tb* library. Our eye* mat, and I Indicated tb* ate- relary by Ihe falnieat Of algna. "Mr. Bui**," aald I, gutady, "will you pl**M wait with Mr. Btodg»r whtl., I b«r* • few word* with Ml. Maillot?" Tbe blank, pal* fee* wu turned briefly lomtrl m*-~or# Maillot—iban Ibe man bowed without a word, and followed Stodger. He pauud aa Initio! at Um door, and looked aero** bll ihoulder H Maillot; enigma tbat be wu, I sieverthelu* again caught • triumphant gleaia la On lawny *y«*. Tben be fnetad on. a* lliul'' lull 1 went over the whule place, no Hiiuiii oily aud painstakingly, end I can nuw swear, If tnybody was ■ 1.1, i.sl lu here anywhere, why, he's hure yel. I Inspected every door and window, upstairs aud down; all were fust." The unbroken, spotless mantle of enow oulside limn.'.I the possibility of Ingress ur .gross without leaving betraying footprints, lu either the front or thp roar dour, whore Ihu paths had been kept clear. Dlaiulasltig I li Is nonplussing phase, I lurned tu Ine subjeel of the gem ouce more. "li. run lm,- Ihu Ruby, Mr. llurke," anld I, "do you know where Mr. Pag* kept It?" Malllol 11 . .I a scowling look—not al all relieved hy his discolored eye upon the aouretaiy, while Hia! young mini thoughtfully shook his head. "No," llurke suld ul length; "nnt certainly. I never heard Mr. Page mention II; hut I have an Idea that It Is Id a small loniusled safe In bl* bed-room, becauae Ibere Is whero he keeps H.HM things which no eyo but his own over Bees." Was ll pnsslhlu that Fells Page had uny hidden treasure! ol sentiment? II so, here, In ull truth, wua a surprla- Ing sidelight thrown Int.) un unsus- pi 1 led recess nf his character. I wus to buve a hint presently of what wus tin ked away Ihere. liul llurke had somelhlng more lo say. "Perhaps,"—alowly -"you would llku to see lhat safu, Mr. Hwlll. I know where H is located, end can save you a needless search. II will have in be opened later on, I Imagine." "All right," I said, with much Inter- eat. "IasiiI ihe way," llurke lose, with a queer glance at Malllol, und turned toward the cur tallied alcove. If he had any Intention uf moving In Dial direction, liuwevur, he quickly changed bis mind; for Malllol and I foll'.wed hint through the doorway, down the length of the roomy panelled hull, lo 1.i.u11,11 'Aum ou the sume side of the houae as lhe one wu had Jutt quilted. I could hear a murmur uf vohes across the hall, where Uludger was 11.1.1 iiiining tbe reporters. "Tbe safe," laid llurke, u we filler- ed a large, handaome, but very disordered slot'plng'chumber, "It wbat decided Mr. Pag* on selecting thl* room In prefereno* to on* on tbe scimid floor. It wu placed bere, I suppose, at the lime Ibe houu wu built; It 1* very artfully bidden." Tbe bed betrayed the fact that it had not been alept In recently, and Die romp that It wu unused io a clean*- Ing tupervlslon. Home tolled clothing lay la t heap In one coruor; a pair of Irouur* war* collapaed over lite back of a chair; the dreaser-top held a lot of linen and cravala, both clean and soiled; half closed drawer* over- ,low.td wllli garment* lhat bad been 'brum ftt any way, and an overturned '"'' Jt** 0B * handsome mahogany itand ha* uver been righted. Even a careless namo^,, mM Mn ^ drlvon Insane by ,ud) deliberate MB. lldloeu 'i'bo annual banquet anil -huei'iieae meeting of the Firs) Baptist church will ho ll.'lil lu tlip V. If,'A. loctltrtJ ronm on Tuesday evening 11*11. Hopper will be served from Till) lo N,:in, after tvliii'h the various ...ii, .-i ■ of lliu ehuri'li mul its auxiliaries will leinl Ihuir it 11 liual reports. Mr. Miller ,tt inomhitr of tbe building couintitliio, will rend the report di'i.iinp with tlio iivipi!' and enpoiidlture* uiinneeluil with the build ing ol' the new I'liiireli. Ho will liuvo n pleasant surprise fur those will) fourml Hie funs, .pioiirf of sueh 11 large under- taking by so few peoplo, The gamin' tiling I'oiiiitiltloii.will present Hie aim0 uf oAleiirs and eotniiiilleos fur llui all; suing yeur. Provisions have boon tnuilii for about one hundred uditlls. Any ono vllully coiinei'linl or iti'llvidy Inter usled In Hie wurk of Iho church Is in viled lo ml. suI. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS nm. . flu Hiimluy, .January lllh, IIIIL', lo Mr. uiul Airs. II. tl. I'lureiue ul' this rily, 11 sun. Mr uiul Mrs. II. <'. Iluinsl'nnl nf 'Ini ilri'i'l east lire leaving litis week lor California where Ihey will sojourn fur sin montbi or longer, 'i'liuy mil bo iiiriiliipittileil thruiiglioiil Iheir trip by thoir sun, Mr. I'llll'orrt lluiiisl'urrt. The regular monthly meeting of thu loeal Board of Trusle will Itiku plus.' to morrow (Wednesday) uiglil iu Hie cil) ball. A session of unusually vital inter si is anticipated, both the question of Iho 1'. 'P. II. project uud lliul of the Pctii'c Hlver being Included in Iho agenda. .'..si || 1 la liereliy s is. n Hint 1111 application win tie mad* 10 thu l.rnlsl.t- tfve Assisllllil, iif Hie I'lnvlneu of llilllsli I'lillinililn III lis Ilf.I M SI.lull for 1.11 Ail 10 authorise Hie Lleulan* unl-ll.iV.-ni.ir In Council iwtlliuiil requiring 0lnN1r.vut11.-a of thu luiivlsluni of tim '.1...... ii .nn. Incorporation a.-ii is. l.-ll.'ia lu.li'lil ulliiur Ilu- 1 nil' sent In .n.i'!. II > liiil'si I lull of Human b I uf Ninth Viin.-illlVi-l li) In I'oi'porulln* lino 1. i" ".I ' M1111lsl1.nl ll) llluli 1 ilie iiiiiii,' of Hie "I'us |isiiiiI|.jJi nr Hi. lu.-iii. 1 of West •Viineouvi 1 nil ilml portion of Hi. <'sup..1.11 tun ul Hi.' Iilsiilit of N,,. 11. Vancouver, of l> I. Hi Ij. Hi,' ll'.J 11. - W.'Ml ...IO. I llll lul.f s.ibl ri.rn.-r tn-liia on il" suiilli hi.oiidiit) nl ll I, iSI I lll.ll. . w.sl.ih along Ihu «..i.l liiioiidaty H I. ill 1.1 ilu smith wist corner I' I* li). Uu limlls iilnliu Iti. w.sl I.uiiiijI.ii) nf snbl ll I. 711 to III,' IiuiIIi w.sl ...1 In I III. ijjuI. Illt'lu-i- ensli'll, ..lulls Ills linllll buullSllO ll I. ...I In in* snulh i-USI corner )l I. 181; tln-lu-i in..11 S.I.lllll till ,'IISI liiillli.lllll.s nf t) 1. HI 7SI ill] ulnl (OH I.. Un mn III jss|, mn, 1 "I I I. Uul,. lli. 11.. ».,! 111..im ihe nm ill liuiuijliir, of su Ll li I. Set iu Uu- suiilUr, .isl ...im 1 ut I. I, til. Ihilliu lun 111 III,illu III,' ..is-' lu.lllnljll, it suhl ll I. Iif I.i I I nun- nn iiJTiiH nl. Iii. Iii.In., ..II iij.111. mill ni'iia ul sjiI.I ll.iwr 1...111..I .,11.1 I-Ti.m- llsh llm 1 lum Inn ,,1 nil" 1 wise nuw ,1 mil or snbl . i,i|„,i,,ll,.i. ..I II.. I'l. irlcl uf '■'■ hi Vun,mini ..ml b> 1. hi, lilts Hi.- limlls nf tin snbl .'.upon Hun nl II., Instils I of Num. Van. nu ..'I ,,,, ,,i.lllu.l. . mil ll uf snbl r.Ul.nlu- Inns In remain sul.J.sl In II. il. I.iiiul h .1 ilm s.i t|„. |,i,s. m i'.,.|,„ri- lloll nf Hiu lilslll. I ul Nnilli Viiluiio /.Jl lllll lis Inlw.-i'll III,- r,i'|,.,l.sllnps hi- ..... I, .1,1.1s nmI li lilllll. nf tin. lies, nl l'nl|...l.ill..U uf Hie lilslll, I ul Vol Hi Vulu on I In b,' divide,I mul l»- iiiiii, ,1 upon 1111 • 'iiillJibl, hush. llA'i'l'TIl lilts lllll On) of lni.lill.il I ll. I'M IIAIIIHH III I.l. A. M.l.'usN ISI Holt, llui fm Hi,' .I'lli'.'i 1 Mr, all, Thurston has boon sulfur- lug for siiino days with an abmtss in tbo throat. She is improving under ogre Of l>r. Tliinnpsiiu. On Tuesday, today;, l.ytiij Valley .will be gble to boast of a meat market. Hiniiioll and Winters are the enter- piis.ini: partners ami look for the local |mt niiiiige. Ijstensive clearing Is boing tuffile on the pipe lin* road between Allen and Frederick roads, . The property Is owned by the Dominion Muck and liuiiil On. of Vancouver. Thu Merehunts Trust anil Trading Co, KM have awarded /, Vi. linker Iho "i,h,,. 1 for liiilldlng tbree ninilnrn lum,'nl,ma on their propel 11 011 litis- kins lumi The bungalow ou the corner of Church uml Plpu l.liiu, Iho property ol Mr. Mn.hell, is now cmuplotoil uiul I'onlru.'tnr Hub. n . has haiulesl same uver In thu uwnor ruady for neeupatu')', A sit, 1 s'.isl'ul parly was given at lite Iiiiiii.' Of Mr. lliul Mrs. Mllgellllis llll Thursiliiy tveulng lusl when a iiiiiiibor ,il',ioiiii|i pimple spent u rollicking uiul eiijnyiihle limo tinlil tl 0'clock nei'l mornings l,usl week Iho rnsds woro boavy nw ing In lliu reii'iil fall of snow, and llm Irinlesiuini liu.l tuituii iliflletllly in .I.li voring goods, rii't, lier's grocery wu gnu wus ill great trouble, eteitloully lusitig ils front wht'i'ls The vun of the ... .i.n (Iroapry collided with thai of lltu Pioneer grocery resulting iu u . 11...- 1, up. In conns.'!Inn wilh lite HI. Clement's, l.ynn Valloy Holiday school 11 alii I sir mi's Xmas lea was given un Tliurs sliiv, January Ilh. There wus a large allundance, buth of ilm children uiul 11.lulls bellluging In the church. Afler leu, games woro playe.l ami e'en one Juincl in with the children's fun. The vicar thanks all Ihosu whn liflpf'l in uiakiug the affair su great a luce.'ss. The annual riitigreguliutial tiieoling ul Kins. Presbyterian church is an iiuuiii ed fur litis e.oning al n o'clock. A r.'sobitnm of the niaiiugers will be submitted tu the ruiigrcgetiuii I'Olii'ornillg the future policy uf the , liiinli Hev. (J. A Wilson, tuperin tciiileiil of itiiwiuiis ,will bu 111 all.Mid sine and lltu wish is utprossi.l Ihul every member and ailhor.nil will lie nn hum! to give Iheir views regarding su iiupiirlaiit • slop. nun in. will be fie.ted ami reports of lasl year's work sobiuillsd. Iiiglil refreshments will be silppil.sl free. ATEIMTS '.I *ilMl Ihr tualursj ut UaiiufriHuicii, I'u. I..-1 i»uinl ni lift. mthtimUtt Hie ti'lvi^liil ; (1* ut luviuf Un ii I'.ii< ni lm-11,. . ImiiMcInt byUlpC/U, I'u lituliiiiyiilvt.i hie. ilMiu.: ! 1, -!■ i-.ic. Ourlin«iw'i A^vlwi-" 1 hi 111 t, uat. U«'lt'iiAUtii.-u, Vtti'-f, Ni w Void jJd ' ii'h u..iii.«-ii •u'i u'i»i.inMi..» jh: i/Mi VCR II VM" IXPCMKNCK OlWQHC OOPVfllQHTlAO. Aiirot)«««n4liif l HH< li ana 4*Mfi|4lt>n Vkf uiimr mmtuin i.ift ciiuuii timfimtii tJk 'ttiiutl la*ni IMuJali Muiiu A tSfiltmlllnntUt, ftll |p| nWOm lu|W itr •MtiMlif rur I'l'ini' ■ ii' 11 [lft>li*1ly il4if -.nli h il.n 1.1 1 ■■.* .null; I'-i. j • 11 muiilra i(Ifk(|;(..i>Dt]«nilal KAHUtWNE • 'il'alauU /im* i fl.I t.l •.uur; Iif ircvihg- yiilinAI. ts UktU II.i«J|li Muisu A iu, lM.m9t if,, hU mAUi, MUh'iii. Oikij*, U.IU9 Scicniirtc Jflmerican... tutlf lllmtkliA wtolif l*i$'9 ttt- uilal,. 1, if *i,f HfJilidr ]./ilin*l. iMiid) tot I )l.Vll. |l If i fm, ImmUtm M«WJJ *vU Uf sulali.l." $i\ l*wUimlan WttcrsSW °?t lltie Picked uu » half burwul The fir* on tlw will* b**rtb bal : MMWijIIOtM.^' *f'' IVm ***wd a imt np>iis>M iwimg ua, inuidtt clout Aoor. W««t Imuni h, ,(,-,,,4 o,, mmi; It wm mw Wa-slsg chw back wi* • oilMr cry. ())r ^ Ml| iti)mUU, Alive out It* Maillot and I eroviM Inrwut and ! chill and lha lamp Item th* library; aaw-Sotbiflf, a« flrat, tu (,,1^ 1 tui ,t WM , r*H*/to. »»t back lo tb* Burks'* ootfJuct. But In a motneni I —yy cbtitt opte mora. I railed mf mmpraMml. foraawi* upon th* back of one; but A motUm ot tin ttoml Hoor *r*« up, th* la*t*«t Um 4o«r clowi 00 Otoige, ud WW atoodob.'AH Inaniiig igoimi tM $«*, rww k^^i mg ,jj| a wall; beneath it wa* a ahaliuw, ««. pun latnt Mlit by IM taH*. < motheks! See ihtl ymf,li'iys and Gir|s ire well shod lliis wet '.w .iiln 1. We lisivi one ol lhe finest selections of. Boots in all British Columbia For the Children Oui Prices ire right; the leather is of the best I no job lines or manufacturers' ihrowouli, but straightforward standard makes and valuea, Rubber BooU, Goloibea, Rubbm, Arc- lica, Marconi'* Foothold*, Etc, Etc. WOOD-PAIGE SHOE CO. Phone 393, Mount Crown Block. (Opposite Gly H*)l) We are Exclusive Agents jyjn ■iin'ii.i" S—mmnm. in this Territory for ' 1 n 11 i.n', 1 iii'li'.n BUBBWm WIW.UMB PAINTII AND VABNIBHES, McOIjAIIV'B BTOVBfl AND BANOUH, kbbn outtbe bawb, amazon boofino, oabot'b bihnqlb 8tainb, elwood fbnobs and gates, BMABT'B (0) HAMMBBB AND WBDOBS Bach Uf thsso Unas are cuimoilod tn bt Ui* standard of th* country. Our stock Is all bought from rspra*intstlva Onus. Bom* of tb**t Hues we art iiiiniiellod to ask a llttl* mor* for bt- cause It coit* money to manufacture a high grade article, paine & McMillan Wholesale and Retail Hardware Phone 12. FIRST STREET AND LONSDALE 1 A\ ■ JAN. 23rd and 24th WHAT? WHAT? YACHT CLUB MINSTRELS . ;< BANK OF HAMILTON i'»i»iui I'ui'i i'|i ...' $ i!(7fiu,imo KuiarvB a Hmllvlduil VuiWu 8,WU,0»0 I'll AnHUlll |n...nn.1,11 ll Ih nm rim} hi iilh-i Ilu.. 1,.,1-n . (if II II). Hum HI) It,,. II IHiltltfl hi i-i ..1.. , kii.u.u mul Inni. in VUU Mill Ih'Vrl ll'tflll llllll'MK VOU liliVr Illi' llH I'lillv.' ut II HilvlliMH A. I'll liul I'lUi IllUlllhlli' i,(|| ut Hi Hillllt ilf M.III.Illi.li ..ImI MJH'II ((ll III Mf lllll 0|H'|| 1 Vi I > Hjllllilil) iV'lllllH It ii'.Hii 7 nmi 'j uiliii I . ti. HKIVKH, Jlw9mtt Mwrlh \HHs'siuiri You will save money by patronizing Curaming's GIGANTIC SALE /••"^ WM. CUMMING QUALITY CLOTHIER 113 LONSDALE AVE. / -fl 9m 204 la vilw nl ibe tdvenl ol lhe C. V. H,, Iota in 201 tie liceomjog mote slifli, nit in buy over,v d*.r. J'rlcea should double in valun ber* wltbln Ibe m->i lew ninnlbi. fee wb*l we bave i.ii without il>;lay. W* fear* alio iptclal value* la B-suiud, Tbltd aud Fourth BlrioU. MacGREGOR CARDINALL m wiamaou tow ton ovtvou) Agents lor London Assurance Co We h*v« • good selection ol Houses (or Sale or Rent ■■"■■ ■ i ■■ ■■