rs s iTtfTT'vwTTTm s a svnnn Just a Little Better Terry's Fountain j. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD «j The ft British Columbia Review, Published at Victoria, B. 6. HALL & WALKER Agents WELLINGTON COLLIERY COM PANT'S COAL 1232 Goverament St Telephone 83 __»MimmmoiiiH^ Vol. VII. No. 21 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1910 One Dollar Per Annum The Church and Politics By DR. ANDREW MACPHAIL (.Reprinted from 'Toronto Saturday Night) Church has taken the Protestantism arc striving for a basis up- Whenevei' the sword in its hand it has always perished by the sword. AVhen it appeared its mightiest it was at its least. From the cabinet of politicians the Church lias always emerged discredited in the eyes of the world, and for the purposes of God. It took the world a long time, it has taken the ministers of religion a longer time, to learn what is their true relation to tho State. There have beeiV'ttccasioiis, of course,' when'there was 116 other body than tho Church which was competent to carry on the^ government or the ordinary business of a civilized society. That state of affairs happened when the Roman Empire went to pieces. It happened again when the New England colonists found themselves in a new world, an unorganized mass of humanity. The history of the first eighteen centuries of our era is in large part a record of the attempt of the Church to perform the duties of government; ancl, when that failed, of its insistence that it should tell the rulers and then the people what they should do and how they ought to do it. It is only within our own time that the Church has come to suspect that its proper business is to deal with every political event not in relation to the kingdom of this world but in relation alone to the kingdom of God. This lesson is even yet not completely learned, if we can trust the reports whicli appear of clergymen, in person or by proxy, thronging the lobbies at Ottawa and Quebec, in support of this or that particular political measure. The tradition of the Roman Catholic Church is conservative. By a confusion of mind, it is supposed that the Conservative party of Canada was conservative, too, and that a natural alliance existed between them on account of this identity of terms. When the mistake was discovered the bishops issued a mandate, that there should be no further interference in politics, and that the Blues and the Rouges should be treated alike. A country Cure, astonished at the new order and yet bound to obey, could not refrain from uttering the oracular advice to his parishioners: 'Le ciel est bleu; l'tafer, c'est rouge." Ecclesiastical domination has always ended in failure by schism within the Church itself. At the moment of success defeat befel. That movement, which was inaugurated at the Diet of Worms April, 1521, is described with some m degree of ambiguity as the Reformation when in reality it however, against a was a revolt; not, set of ecclesiastical dogmas but against ecclesiastical interference in the affairs of this world. In this certainty of division the political safety of the people lay; ancl this automatic check .upon arrogance has existed clown to our own time. If the Catholics of Quebec made excessive demands, they were resisted by the Protestants of Ontario; and Orange Ontario was held in check by Ultramontane Quebec, so that a safe freedom was assured to all. The Catholic Church has always been the champion of freedom of conduct; Protestants have made freedom of thought their own. Between them a reasonable middle way of conduct and thought has been kept open for reasonable men. But within the past few years a remarkable change has come over these two bodies. The various denominations of on which a working agreement may be founded. Nearly forty years ago the different sects of Presbyterianism came together in the Presbyterian Church of Canada. The Methodists and Bible Christians subsequently united, and a still wider union was prevented only by the logical declaration of the Baptists of the permanent validity of their principles. From Saskatoon we hear that the Protestant inhabitants have agreed to cast all theological distinctions aside ancl unite in erecting a common place of worship. Ih Montreal* some years ago two Presbyterian congregations formed themselves into one, under the name of Knox Church; arid now it is' proposed to take the Stanley Street Church into the fold. But, stranger still, the Roman Catholic Church is abandoning its attitude of exclusiveness. In a village of the Eastern Townships three weeks ago the spectacle was witnessed of Protestants assembling"in the Catholic Church to bc addressed by the Cure, after he had performed the ceremonies of the Mass. The rule it appears, however, does not work both ways, for two Catholics were subsequently forbidden to speak in St. James' Methodist Church in Montreal at a meeting whicli was largely advertised. Behold, Ave may say, how good arid hciw pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity; but we must first know the reason for the assembling of themselves in one place. If thoso Catholics and Protestants came together in that Eastern Townships Church with a common desire to experience that inward change by whicli,. through the exercise of the will, a man undergoes a complete ancl radical conversion, wrests himself from the power of sin ancl puts himself on the side of God, with a new light in his eyes and fresh courage in his heart; to obtain, in short, that personal experience by which the individual escapes from the domination of transitory things and loses 'himself in the infinite— that, indeed, would be a spectacle at which the whole world might well marvel and rejoice. But—the truth must be admitted —Protestants ancl Catholics were there to be told how they should vote in the polling booths on the morrow. The measure in regard to which the Church undertook to tell men how they should vote had to do with prohibiting the sale of a particular commodity; and we shall bo informed at once that the issue was a "moral" one, in which the Church might properly convey direct instruction. But all political issues are moral issues. When food is dear, hoys are bad; marriages decrease; fecundity is limited; tlie individual degenerates with the numerical diminution of the community. If, as some suspect, a protective tariff increases the price of food, leads to extravagance in the few ancl poverty in tlio many, instigates the corruption of legislatures, and provides occupation for bribers and blackmailers; ancl if, on the other hand, as some suspect, free-trade brings about a decrease in wages, and a consequent inability to procure food; then it would appear that tariff reform versus free-trade is a "moral issue" upon which the Church might feel itself bound to offer specific advice to the electors. Upon the evils produced by alcohol, for example, all sensible persons arc in close agreement. The measure which shall be adopted to mitigate or remove those evils are a matter for political consider ation. A man goes to Church as a man, fdr the saving of his soul, ancl not as an elector seeking direct instruction in political affairs. It is only by the improvement of his character that the Church may seek to influence his conduct when he exercises his franchise. The whole course of the history of the Church—and I do not mean the Church whose bishop is in Rome any more than the churches which are governed by a General Assembly; a Convocation, or a Conference—attests to the truth of Clarendon's saying, "that of all men who can read and write, ecclesiastics possess the least aptitude for political affairs." When the ecclesiastic enters 'politics, the politician has him beaten at the start. The one may know much about another world; it is the business of his rival to know all about this. The politician knows all about the weaknesses of men, their >pre- dclietions and prejudices, their desires and vanities. He kn-ows also the promises whicli will appeal.to them, ancl the temptations to which they yield most readily. He understands, too, the nature of the ecclesiastic, his short-sightedness in an earthly atmosphere, his stupidity in things of this world, ancl his deviousness in attaining to political ends. His simplicity of mind, his innocence of heart, his ignorance of other men's minds, make him a ready tool in the trained hand of the practical politician. The astuteness of the ecclesiastic is a fiction contrived by .those who would use him for tlieir own purposes. AYhencvcr he is allowed to operate by political methods, hc ends in failure. By sheer stupidity he has bungled himself out of every country in Europe witli the single exception of Spain. Presbyterianism as an organized system has lost its hold in Scotland. France has withdrawn from her historical position amongst Roman Catholic powers. In the present Chamber there is quite as large a majority of incorrigibly anti-clericals as in the last; ancl this in spite of the brutal severity of its enactments ancl the peculation of the agents appointed to carry out its will. From political contest the Church always emerges with empty hands and with a heart devoid of religion; and this law applies to Methodists' as well as to Roman Catholics. If a Church would maintain its authority ancl dignity in the spiritual world, it must leave the things of this world severely and scrupulously alone. "Man," said .Testis to one who would entangle him in controversy, "who made me a judge or a divider over you ?" AVhen the Church becomes politically active, it is a sign that it has become cold at heart and starved in religious temperament. As the spirit decays, its place is taken by an institution, with political aims ancl self-interest for its motive. That is a law. It follows that principle in physiology, by wliieh we are taught that, in tlie process of degeneration, the finer tissues are replaced by a hard, resistant substance. In a more advanced condition thc decaying tissue is replaced by a new growth which, in turn, breaks down and destroys the organism. This cancer is the result of deficient vitality and not the cause. The history of that organization whicii was originally designed for the Christianizing of young men, yields an excellent illustration of this tendency to replace the spirit by the institution. In the outset its whole energy was expended upon tlie spiritual salvation of those to whom it appealed, and in making thein dissatisfied with their character rather than with tlieir surroundings. Today its claim for support is based upon the humanitarian plea, that it makes young men efficient not alone by revealing to them the mystery of God and of goodness in the world, but by making them more accomplished in tho use of their intelligence ancl of their muscles, especially with those which have to do with the operation of a writing machine. In proof of this, one may cite the fact that tlie subscription lists which have been so generously filled for the purpose of these institutions frequently contain the names of persons who are avowed opponents of Christianity. Men cannot do without religion, and religion cannot exist very loug without a church. If Ave can judge by the number of new sects and denominations Avhich are arising in the Avorld, it must be a difficult matter already for a man to suit his theological .predelictnms. If politics are to be introduced into* |t*he qhurches, each man will require* to create a church for himself, according to his particular shade of opinion, and then tliere will be no Church at all. The Avorst enemy of the Church, and of religion, too, is the itinerant, who has taken upon himself the business of transforming a congregation into an organization for political action toAvards any given end,- no matter Iioav laudable in itself that end may be. The most sinister spectacle in a free community is a company of ecclesiastics, in either cassocks or coats, in the lobbies of a legislative assembly. The A'ulgar grafter or intimidator can be chased to prison. The clerical lobbyist escapes criticism by taking refuge in his sanctuary, Avhere hc is protected by the spirit of religion Avhich hc has done his best to destroy. The most recent invasion of the political field took place ou April 21, Avhen a band of "English-speaking and French-Canadian Crusaders," elseAvhere described as "thc gallant two hundred," wont, to Quebec, and returned "in high spirits" bo- cause they believed tliat "the government could not resist." This deputation loft Montreal one hundred and twenty strong, ancl included several Roman Catholic priests. At Quebec it Avas reinforced by eighty members, Avho included practically all the Protestant clergy of that city. Canon Roy, Avho represented Archbishop Bruchesi, announced to thc Government that they oavccI it to an alderman in tho Montreal Council to carry his by-law "and," he added, "if it is necessary to see the alderman, one by one, Ave will do so." It may lie remembered that Mr. Justice Leinieux and Mi:. Langelier, of Quebec. Avho had been engaged to speak in St. James' Methodist Church, were also "seen" by the bishop, and promptly cancelled tlieir engngement. Thc humorist of the party proposed that the Dominion Alliance and tlie Anti-Alcoholic League might as avcII unite as "Bruchesi-itcs" into one organization. If the Church can succeed in renewing men's Avills so that they turn away with hatred from such sins as buying a neAvs- paper or cigar on the Sabbath; and find no pleasure in seeing horses run fast; and look Avith loathing upon a decoction of alcohol, men will be drawn unto it. If the Church merely succeeds in making illegal, actions which reasonable men do not consider criminal in themselves, men will continue to perform those actions, either secretly, with the danger of becoming hypocrites, or openly in defiance of the laAv, with the result that laAvs against offences which arc in themselves criminal will fall into desuetude and then into disdain. The common experience is that Ibavs against factitious offences are seldom enforced. One Avho spends a,day in New York may without any consciousness of (CONTINUED OX PAGE FOUh) THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1910 King Edward Mines LIMITED NON-PERSONAL LIABILITY PORTLAND CANAL, B.C. We are offering the balance of the first issue of shares in this Company at ioc per share. For Prospectus and full particulars apply to KING EDWARD MINES, Limited Room 8, Mahon Building P. O. Box 772 Victoria, B.C. The name on the Label should be SCHMIDT'S, if you want the best in genuine imported Clarets and Burgundies. They have been on this market for the past fifteen years and stand for the Popular Choice. For sale by all liquor dealers. 'RADIGER & JANION 1318 Wharf Street 'British Columbia Agents The Song and the Man (By Johnston McGulley) (Continued from last Issue) "That's right—to-morrow is payday,'' said MacGuire. "We each Have-'a twenty-five days," Mucia continued. "That est fifty dollars. Es it not so? That was what Cosetti told us—two dollars for da day. An' to da board goes twenty. That remains thirty, Mr. Foreman Mc-Guire, of whicii we need but a few pennies. Soon wc will have-a da riches. Then da wives an' da little ones will come from Italy. That es why we are so ver' glad." "You remember what I told you?" asked MacGuire. "Well, I'll show you how to bank your money as soon as we can get into the town. You keep it safe until then." "Thank-a you, Mr. Foreman MacGuire," said Mucia respectfully. "And you just pass thc word to the other men to take care of their money until we get a chance to put it away. Will you?" "I tell-a them," replied Mucia. "And when you get it at the pay- car be sure you get it yourselves. Don't let anyone else get it for you. And be sure you're getting all that's coming to you. Don't get fooled. You fellows certainly earn all you get." "I be-a careful," said Mucia, turning to his work. As MacGuire continued down the grade he saw Cosetti beating a mule. For some time the foreman stood and watched him. "That fellow has a nice disposition," he mused. "I wonder if he will be trying some of his old tricks? He ought to be kicked out of camp." On every side MacGuire saw beaming faces, saw happiness shining through the perspiration and grime that covered them. The Italians greeted him as he passed. They looked upon him as a sort of god, feeling that he stood nearer than they to the font from which flowed the riches. He stood on a boulder watching the long procession of scrapers, seeing the fresh earth turned into the fill, hearing drivers curse and division bosses scream orders. Far ahead there was a blast now and then, as the advance squad made another break in the side of a hill. MacGuire realized, as he watched, that it was like a great ma chine, every part expected to do its duty. He pitied the simple foreigners, who laboured with hound-like tenacity. There the simile of the machine came to an end. In a machine it mattered if the smallest bolt was gone; here it mattered not if the insignificant parts were cast aside. One or two caused no untoward results. Their places were supplied as readily as possible, and in the meantime the machine worked on just as well, perhaps, as before. Only this machine was composed of parts that possessed hearts and souls, and it was hard for the small parts that were cast aside. MacGuire stood on the boulder until Cosetti came up beside him. "They're doing well today," said he. "They always do well just before pay-day," said Cosetti, with a sneer. "The cattle want to keep their jobs.'' "Well, men are scarce, aren't they?" "There're plenty more to be had where these came from." "You must like the idea of changing forces all the time," said MacGuire. "I don't mind it," replied Cosetti. with insinuation. MacGuire turned his head and walked away without another word. He went back along the grade, reached the end of the track, and started toward headquarters. Mucia was still tamping earth between the new ties. Down in the gulch the men were chatting happily as they worked. MacGuire could hear bits of song between the whistle blasts of the steam-shovel. "Dey sing," said Mucia proudly, as MacGuirc passed. "Listen, Mr. Foreman MacGuire." Below him a wheel scraper dug into the loose earth, and the driver started the mules toward the fill. He saw MacGuire and waved a greeting. Then he began to sing. MacGuire could catch the words, —with freedom's holy light. "You see!" cried Mucia; "you see!" Ill "We'll be through the hill in another week," said MacGuire, "and then, I suppose, we'll have to move up thc line a few miles." "In about a week," Cosetti assented. They were in the office car: MacGuire was smoking his after-supper pipe. Cosetti was busy with some papers. "You're a little late checking up," MacGuire continued. "I finished this afternoon. That's the only bad part about pay-day—you have to figure up Headquarters for Sea Grass Rattan Chairs and Tables The Cut illustrates exactly three of our small Chairs for the 'wee ones' modestly priced at $1.00 Open daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ORIENTAL IMPORTING COMPANY, 510 CORMORANT STREET • The White Front Silk House OFP. E. & N. DEPOT VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Frank McGinn, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— ffibmmencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Lot 342; thenee 80 chains, more or less to the northwest corner of Lot 342; thence south 65.76 chains more or less to the shore of Eagle Lake; thence following the said shore to the south-east corner of Lot 342; thence north 37.92 chains to the point of commencement containing 412 acres, more or less, and being Lot 342. Dated June 2nd, 1910. je2B FRANK McGINN. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Charles Duncan of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the N. W. corner of Lot 336, thence 40 chains north; thence 40 chains east; thence 40 chains south to the north boundary of Lot 336; thence west along the said north boundary of Lot 336 40 chains to point of commencement and containing 160 acres more or less. Dated May 30th, 1910. je2B CHARLES DUNCAN. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Gustav Bram- well Etirenborg, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Architect, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Lot 333; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, more or less, to the north-east corner of Lot 333; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains along the north boundary of Lot 334 to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, and being Lot 333. Dated June lst, 1910. GUSTAV BRAMWELL EHRENBORG. Je 25 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Joseph Gonzales, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Fisherman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 80 chains south of the southeast corner of Lot 331; thence 80 chains north to the south-east corner of Lot 331; thence west 80 chains along the south boundary of Lot 331; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated June lst, 1910. je25 JOSEPH GONZALES. BRITISH COLUMBIA ft ASLAXA BAILWAY COMPANY Notice to Stockholder! The first general meeting of stockholders will be held at the offlce of the Company, 514 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia, on July 20th, 1910, at 2 p.m., to elect a permanent Board of Directors to consider the acts of the provisional Board, and transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Dated, Victoria. B.C., June 10th, 1910. HAROLD B. ROBERTSON, je 18 Secretary. other people's wages before you get your own." "It isn't bad," said Cosetti. He was smiling again. "No, it isn't—in some cases," insinuated MacGuire. Outside there were steps on the gravel, and presently the door slid back, and Mucia entered. MacGuire whirled around in his chair, saw who it was, then whirled back quickly and looked at Cosetti. But in Cosetti's face there was nothing to betray hiin. "You tell-a me come to office-car tonight," said Mucia. "Sit down," Cosetti snapped. "I'll talk to you as soon as I get through here." He turned to his desk and began (Continued on Page 4) A Quarter Million Paid Up Capital Enables the MONTELIUS PIANO HOUSE, LTD To offer the People of Victoria the Best Pianos in the World At Lower cost than is often paid for the "JUST AS GOOD" kind. See our Window and Floor Display of Genuine Piano Piano Values and get our Prices and Terms. 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WILSON, Manager REPAIRING OF ALL MAKES OF CARS A SPECIALTY AUTOMOBILES STORED, CLEANED AND FOR HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 943 FORT STREET (Opp. Skating Rink) Telephone 2326 VICTORIA, B.C. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1910 MUSIC AND THE STAGE I The Victoria Theatre 1 Again it has been proven that Vic- Itorians cannot approve real artistes. I Miss May Roberts has been appear- ling in the local house; she has been I featuring the "Grass Widow"; she has I been seeing stalls crowded with noth- ■ ing; she is going away with the same ■ idea of Victoria which most decent ■ artistes entertain. Possibly a time ■ will come; some time; some kind of la time; a time wihch no theatre-goer lin Victoria has ever dreamed of. ■ And when that time comes, we may I see a really representative audience I at the principal opera house of the ■ Capital City. I The New Grand I The animal show at the above thea- Itre is the great drawing card of this ■ week. Prettily done, prettily shown, lit is one of the best things that I I have ever seen. It is obvious that the I little dogs are trained entirel by kind- Iness; there is not the slightest ap- I pearance of any cruelty in their train- ling, and for that reason I have no I hesitation in recommending any lover ■ of dogs to go and witness a turn ■ which is in all respects well up to the I mark of anything which I have seen ■ in London. ■ Pantages' Theatre I The Johnson Street Vaudeville I House is once again scoring a big I success with its current show. Every I turn is a "top-roller." The Dutch I Comedians are far and away above I the average performers of the same ■ class. Foucher, the Talking Cyclist, I is well worth listening to. The other I turns are all good, and no patron of I vaudeville in Victoria should miss go- I ing down Johnson Street on Saturday I night. I The Romano Theatre I "The Seal of the Church" has been I the big feature this week. Many good I pictures have been on the screen and I crowded houses have had to show "S. R. O." I The Empress Theatre It is understood that the line of Moving Pictures which the Empress Theatre are going to show tonight ' is something away beyond anything shown on the canvas before. "The * Writing on the Wall" is said to be probably more pathetic and yet more true to nature than anything whicii has yet been presented to an expecting public. The Majestic Theatre I think that Shakespeare once said something about history repeating itself. If he did his remarks on the subjects were not a patch on the Ma- jestic's Pictures on the same subject. I don't know for sure whether they will be on after this paper comes out, btu if they are I recommend them to the notice of anyone who enjoys a good picture show and at the same time has a sense of the ridiculous. MOMUS. Victoria—Next Week Next week, commencing Monday 27th, there will be an exhibition of moving pictures of an exceptional character and one that will be of intense local interest to everyone. A series of pictures will be shown taken on the front of a Canadian Pacific railway engine en route from Calgary to Vancouver which shows the glorious scenery of the Rockies in a manner that few persons have been privileged to see it. The unobstructed view from the front of the engine makes possible a panoramic that cannot be procured in any other way. Along with this beautiful scenic production there are also a number of interesting views, which are familiar to all, and yet when seen in this wonderful series of pictures take on a fresh interest—Street scenes in Vancouver and Victoria, arrival and departure of trains and boats, noted buildings and celebrated beauty spots all go to make this picture a fascinating and charming subject which should be seen and enjoyed by everyone. There will be performances each evening lasting from 8 to io p.m. and matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Admission will be io cents as usual. New Grand Next Week Harry Tsuda, the most wonderful of Oriental features, comes to the Grand next week. He is making his second vaudeville tour in this country. Tsuda is a marvelous equilibrist, performing feats that are astounding for style and grace. In private life this wonderful little athlete is one of the best educated, well groomed and da- per looking young men on the modern stage. He was recently a common topic of admiration in New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago. It is by mere chance that Murry K. Hill, the songologist and monologue favorite, is to appear here next week, which is due to his contracts with the Edison and Victor Phonograph Company, limiting his vaudeville tour. Mr. Hill needs little or no introduction to the Grand audiences, for his amusing ditties and laughable tales are always to be heard. Murray K. Hill is a household word all over the world, for his phonograph records are without exception the best and most distinct on the market. Mr. Hill has the advantage of the voice and the ability to produce, which are the most essential qualifications in the production of sound. His appearance will afford patrons an opportunity to hear Mr. Hill's records reproduced and as a special benefit for those interested in this occurrence, the management will accept requests for any special records. For his vaudeville tour Mr. Hill has arranged an entirely new programme, whicii consists of his best accomplishments. The Gordon Highlanders, who appear at the Grand next week are wonderfully achieved instrumentalists. They will offer an exquisite repertoire of selections on nearly every instrument known to this country and introduce several musical - creations, from Bonnie Scotland. These artists come direct from leading foreign halls where they have achieved remarkable success and there is little doubt that they will duplicate their triumphs. A revelation in vocal acts are Zi- nell and Boutelle, who wil present their delightful musical comedy, "237 Miles from New York." Mr. Zinelle portrays the character of a stranded actor and Miss Boutelle that of a disconsolate actress. There is some dialogues which serves to introduce the musical numbers. Miss Boutelle renders several selections, which show to advantage her highly cultivated voice. The act is abounding in splendid comedy, making it a most pleasing feature. James Toney and Antoinette Norman are an exceedingly clever and jolly pair and their offering is full of life and ginger. Their particular di- vertisement consisting of eccentric dances and new surprises in wit ancl humor. This duo will be one of the pleasing features of the bill next week. The regular song and pictures are billed also. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICB that (Mrs.) Eleanor Mary Crofts, of Vanoouver, B.C., occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at 1 post planted at the north-east corner of Lot 338; thence west 80 ohalns; thence south 78.38 chains to the shore of Eagle Lake; thence following the said shore to the south-east comer of Lot 33S; thence north 84.110 chains to point of commencement, containing G40 acres, more or less, and being Lot 33S. Dated June 2nd. 1!110. (MRS.) ELEANOR MARY CROFTS je 25 "With This Ring I Thee Wed" Beauty of finish and perfection of quality mark our WEDDING RINGS Made in our own factory. Prices the lowest. Come in and see our unrivalled stock of new goods suitable for Bridal Gifts, presents to Bridesmaids and Groomsman, etc. You are cordially welcome if only as a "looker." W. H. 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DOWN at the GORGE JAPANESE ICE CREAM PARLORS VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Robert Burroug TAKE NOTICE that Robert Burroughs Webster, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Accountant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the west bank of the Chilco River, about SO chains nortli of the northeast corner of 4347; thence west 40 chains; thence soutli to the north boundary of Lot 347 (being 80 chains more or less); thence east along the north boundary of L. 347 to the riyer bank, being 35 chains more or less; thence following the said river bank northerly 80 chains more or less to point of commencement and containing 300 acres more or less. Dated June 4th, 11110. ROBERT BURROUGHS WEBSTER ,1e 25 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Frances Dunlop of Vancouver, occupation Stepographer. intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 330; thence SO chains east; thence 80 chains north; thence 80 chains west to the northeast corner of Lnt. 330; thence 80 chains snuth along the east boundary of said Lot 330 to point of commeneement and containing 040 acres more or less. Dated June lst, 1910. je 25 PRANCES DUNLOP. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that (Mrs.) Catherine Blair, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner of Charles Skinner's pre-emption (Lot 32!)); thence east 80 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 40 chains to point of commencement and containing 320 acres, more or less. Dated May 31st, 1910. je 25 (MRS.) CATHERINE BLAIR. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Caroline B. Barnes, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Stenographer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted ahout 135 chains north of thc northeast corner of Lot 347 on the west bank of the Chilco River (being about 50 chains north of the N. E. corner of R. B. Webster's application to purchase); thence west 50 chains; thence south to the north boundary of R. B. Webster's application to purchase, being 50 chains more or less; thence east 35 chains more or less to the river; thence following the river bank northerly to point of commencement and containing 200 acres more or less. Dated June 4th. 1910. je2B CAROLINE B. BARNES. IUIEJTK THEATRE Yates Street, Just Below Government WHERE EVERYBODY GOES If you are dull and get the blues, And do not know the place to choose Come to the Majestic on Yates Street Bring the friends you are apt to meet And if on pleasure you are bent, You won't regret the Dime you spent. WE CATER TO LADIES AND CHILDREN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Katie Gibson, of Vancouver, B.C., occupntion Stenographer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing nt a post planted on the west hnnk of the Chilco River, about 55 chains north of where the said river flows out of Chilco Lake, and being at the north-east corner of R. H. W. Edmond's application to purchase; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chnins; thence east SO chains more or less to river bank; thence following the west shore of the river southerly to point of commencement nnd containing 640 acres more or less. Dated June 3rd, 1910. je 25 KATIE GIBSON. THE New Grand Week of June 27 THREE GORDON HIGHLANDERS Scotland's Supreme Instrumentalists MURRAY K. HILL The Jolly Monologist HARRY TSUDA Marvelous Jajpanese Equilibrist William Adelaide ZINELLE and BOUTELLE Tn their Merry Musical Comedy "237 Miles From New York" James Antoinette TONEY and NORMAN In Droll Diversions and Amusing Capers THOS. J. PRICE NEW MOVINC PICTURES OUR OWN ORCHESTRA PANTAGES THEATRE Week of June 27 Lewis & Lake's Musical Comedy Company Direct from Baa Pranclico PBETTY SINGING AUS DANCING GIBLS MERRY COMEDIANS In a Repertoire of MUSICAL CREATIONS Interesting Instructive ROMAN© THEATRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME THREE TIMES A WEEK We are securing Pictures now which are absolutely new releases. Never been shown any place before wc get them. Will have Pictures of our late King's funeral in a few days. Watch all the papers closely. COOLEST AND MOST POPULAR THEATRE IN THE CITY ADMISSION—TEN CENTS Open afternoons 2 to 5-30, evenings 7 to 11 EMPRESS THEATRE GOVERNMENT ST., NORTH OF JOHNSON GEO. A. LEVELLE, Mgr. ONLY FIRST CLASS Motion Pictures and Illustrated Songs Matinee every day from 2 to 5 p.m. Evenings from 7 to 11 p.m. Admission 10 Cents THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JUNE 2 5, 19x0 The Week A Provincial Review and Magazine, published every Saturday by •THE WEEK" PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED. Published at VICTORIA and VANCOUVER iao8 Government St., Victoria, B.C. W. BLAKEMORE, Editor The Church and Politics (COXTIXL'ED FROM PAGE 0X1*:) guilt commit offences against fantastical laws, which make him liable to several thousand dollars in lines and not more than a year's imprisonment. There are more laws in the United States against artificial offences than in any country in the world, and in no country in the world i1"11 are the laws against real offences, such as murder, so openly set at defiance and so flagrantly violated. To the argument from experience that fanciful laws are not enforced, the common retort is that laws against murder can be made effective, and other laws could be made effective too, if only'the "government" were sufficiently goaded into action. At this point the community rebels passively, because it has an instinct that tliere is an essential difference between murder, oi- pir#6y, and buying a cigar on the Sabbath. But even if the Church succeeded by political action in stopping every wheel, every horse race or bet, and every sale or consumption of alcohol, it would yet have lost its cause by abdicating its real function df changing the hearts before changing the habits of men. When the Church becomes a political party it will contain only "good" men, and it will have closed its doors against those who really need its services most. It will then be calling only the righteous to repentance, and it will end as a voice crying in the wilderness. The Church retains its influence because men are by nature religious. When the Church itself becomes irreligious by engaging in non-religious operations, it will have cast away its authority. From , high aims, Protestant churches have turned aside to engage iu such occupations as are set forth in the last report of the Lord's Day Alliance, an association which has amongst its officers ministers representing the Presbyterian, Methodist, the Congregational, and Baptist churches, and the Churches of Scotland and of England. There is a curious infelicity in the title, as it involves an assumption which has to be qualified, and the use of the Holy Name for controversial purposes. "If the 'Day of Rest' were employed, the term would be free from offence, and would be more clearly definitive to many Christians and to all Jews, as anyone with a dictionary in his hand may discover. In this report much satisfaction is expressed over the progress which has been made; though, I fear, if the Lord's Day Alliance were free to work its perfect work, one would be compelled to cry out with the herdsmen of Tekoa, "When will the Sabbath be g6ne?" or even take into his "mouth that word of a greater prophecy, "Thy Sabbath I cannot away with." offence, punishable by a fine, for a well-grown lad to procure at a shop a piece of tobacco for his father who may have come home and was too wearied by the labours of the day to adventure forth upon that errand of relief on his own behalf. And yet, who shall say that the Sabbath is better kept, or that more men and boys are deprived of the sanative weed, than was the case before the enactment of these measures? The "Act to amend the Criminal Code" has a fearsome sound, as one reads that "everyone is liable to one year's imprisonment, and to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars who"—informs a neighbour that a "horse-trot" had taken place upon the result of whicli he had bet a shilling. When one reads the list of persons to whom the drastic provisions of this Act shall not apply, he is disposed to wonder why the ecclesiastics who instigated it should have midoned tlie substance without having received even the shadow in return. And this emasculated thing commonly called the "Miller Bill" was the sole result of efforts which kept the churches in a turmoil for a year. If anything considerable were accomplished by this ecclesiastico- political alliance one might not so bitterly lament the loss to religion; but the concessions which governments make to amiable enthusiasts are little more than elaborate pieces of hypocrisy. Tlie "Act respecting the Lord's Day," 6 Ed. VII, c. 27, will serve as an illustration. It makes a great parade of the "prohibitions," of the things "whicii shall not be lawful." For example: "It shall not be lawful for any person on the Lord's Day to shoot with or use any gun, rifle, or other similar engine in such a manner as to disturb other persons in attendance at public worship in attendance at public worship." Tliat looks very well, but the contingency provided for must be a very remote one. Then follows a list of twenty-four series of works of "necessity and mercy" which may be performed; and these include nearly every form of human activity which may readily be imagined. Again, much was made of the success in securing an "Act to restrain the use of tobacco by young persons," which was assented to July 20, 1008, whereby it was made an I have said that the Roman Catholic Church has always stood for freedom of conduct. It tolerates a moderate recreation on the first clay of the week, after the ceremonial of religion is at an end. To its flock it permits a diversion by those trivial games which are commonly played in the Province of Quebec with a number of cards bearing fantastic figures of kings, queen's, knaves, hearts, spades, diamonds ancl trefoils. It does not discourage the movement of the-fpet to the accompaniment of sounds; nor does it forbicl attendance upon scenic representations, so long as they are neither obscene nor profane. Nor were the sellers of alcoholic beverages put without the pale, so long as they observed the laws under which tlieir business might be carried on. But the Catholic Church, at least in the diocese of Montreal, is becoming Puritan; and Archbishop Brn- chesi has already gone a long way towards meeting those who hold these diversions as anathema, and an abstinence from the theatre and the dance as a sign and seal of an effectual Christian calling. The spirit of Puritanism has been of incalculable good in the world, when it was kept in due relation with the other elements which go to make up a normal life. Unchecked, it falls into excess ancl is its own undoing. That is why I do not welcome without reserve Archbishop Bruchesi to the ranks of the Puritans. By his connivance we may come to mistake a meticulous observance of the Sabbath for religion, and make the fatal error of attempting, to force that falacy upon our children. We may forget that it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles a man, rather than what enters iu. A political party within the Church with its paid organizers, or travelling secretaries, even if it have for its avowed purpose the excellent object of prohibiting the sale of alcohol, or the desecration of the Sabbath, or betting on horses, differs nothing in principle from a political party without the Church, with its paid organ-* ize);s. Both are devised for the same pappose, which is to put the government in a position "where it cannot resist." Not* from France alone comes a despairing cry that the spirit of religion has declined. It declines in every community where it is not adequately ministered unto. When the minister abandons the sanctuary for the political arena or the social world, he loses his influence, and religion suffers, as surely as the woman loses her influence, and domestic life suffers, when she forsakes the duties of the home to engage in public affairs. Rejected Gerald—I'd like to be your father's son-in-law. Geraldine—I don't know how it can be arranged; I haven't any sister. How to Land Him in a Week Monday—Be pretty. Smile once. Tuesday—Bc prettier. Frown at him. Wednesday—Be pensive. Sigh once. Thursday—Confess your regard for him. Friday—Laugh at him. Saturday—Be "out." To Get the Best Service Prom Your Watch Have it cleaned regularly, every 12 or 18 months. Drying oil and small particles of grit collecting around the fine points wear out thc delicate pivots, so that, while a watch may go for years without attention, when it does break down it is beyond repair. Our charges are moderate. Redfern & Sons 1009 Government Street VICTORIA, B.C. Baxter & Johnson Co., Ltd. There's Only One Best and that One Best is THE UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER Tlie new model is ' a marvellous piece of reliable machinery Baxter & Johnson Co., Ltd. REMEMBER We are the olily firm that can please in ARTISTIC DECORATING, PAINTING, PAPER-HANGING or SIGN WORK C. H. Tite & Co. Phone 2050 - 620 Johnston St. SWEDISH MASSAGE MEDICAL GYMNASTICS VIBRATORY TREATMENT S. Bjornfelt, S.M. Phone 1856 821 Fort St. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Supervising Architect Applications will be received by the Minister of Public Works up to Monday, the 27th day of June, 1910, for the position of Supervising Architect at a salary of $168.33 per month. F. C. GAMBLE, je 18 Public Works Engineer Order These Fish "Fancies" To be delivered at your summer cottage or camp —just the appetizing niceties you should stock: Lobster in Glass 85c, 75c, 50c and 35c Prawns in Glass 50c D. & G. Sardines in Glass, in Oil or Tomato 60c Lobster in Tins 60c, 40c, 25c and 15c Codfish Balls, per tin 25c Trout in Jelly, per tin 50c Spiced Herring, per tin 25c Herrings in Tomato Sauce, per tin 50c and 25c Herrings with Anchovy Sauce, per tin 25c Devilled Herring, per tin 25c Golden Haddies, 2 tins for 25c Fresh Mackerel, per tin 25c Devilled Crab Meat, per tin 25c Fresh Crab, per tin 25c Tunno Fish in Oil, per tin 35c Bismarck Herrings, per tin 35c Anchovies, per keg 50c DIXI H. ROSS &. CO. Tels. Independent Grocers and Wine Merchants 50, 51, 52 and 1590 1317 Government Street Farm, 34 acres cleared, the best of soil, excellent buildings, considerable stock, close to city, only $15,000. Good terms. 13 acres, very good soil, nearly all cleared, new house well built, large and good outbuildings, .4 miles from city, only $8,500. 500 acres on "Hardy Bay," the coming great industrial and shipping center of Vancouver Island! ""•*' A. WILLIAMS & CO., Limited „,,.. ESTABLISHED 1885 Real Estate and Financial Agents 704 Yates Street SNAP! Four Miles From Town ELEVEN ACRES—All in high state of cultivation, and fenced, with a vegetable farm; connected with City water; fine large 8-roomed house, barn and stables $7,800 "IDEAL"_ MODEL FARM—Happy Valley road, 26 acres, 12 acres in cultivation, balance easily worked, good new house of five rooms, outbuildings, etc.; stock and implements $4,500 ALBERT TOLLER Phone 2046 Room 5 Imperial Bank Chambers Photographic Supplies Amateurs' printing and developing done at shortest notice. _______ A. H. MAYNARD,, 715 Faiidbra St. "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the matter of an application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title to Subdivisions Nos. 3, 53 and 54 of Section XXV (Richmond Estate) Victoria District. NOTICE is hereby given that it is my intention at the expiration of one month from the date of the first publication hereof, to issue a Duplicate Certificate of Title to above land issued to Robert Paterson Rithet on the 23rd day of August, 1882, and numbered 4016A. Land Registry Office, Victoria, B.C., the 9th day of June, 1910. J. P. McLEOD, je 11 Deputy Registrar-General FURNITURE PACKING BY EXRERTS For shipment to any part of the world. Good Clean Materials. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Estimates Given. Special Care taken witb Glass and China. A Special feature of our business is re-upholstering and restoring Furniture of all descriptions STYLES & SHARP PHONE 3149 805 FOBT STREET Subscribe for the Week PARLIAMENT BIULDINGS Office Annex Sealed Tenders, superscribed tenders for "Alterations, Offlce Annex, Parliament Buildings," will be received by the Hon. the Minister of Public Works up to noon of Thursday, the 30th inst, for certain alterations and repairs to a frame building situated in the grounds of the Parliament Buildings, Vietoria. Drawing, specifications, contract form, and form of tender may be seen on and after Tuesday, the 14th inst., at the offlce of the Department of Public Works, Parliament Buildings, Victoria. Each proposal must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Hon. the Minister of Public Works, in a sum of $600, which shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so, or when he fails to complete the work contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the form supplied, signed by the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed in the envelope furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. C. GAMBLE, ]el8 Public Works Engineer THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 191-1 Beautiful Curtains and Drapes EASILY SECURED THROUGH THE USE OF THESE NEW MATERIALS We have received this week a big shipment of curtain and drapery materials that includes some of the newest ideas in late Summer and early Fall draperies— the newest creations of Liberty Art. Through the use of these and the splendid assortment of trimmings we are now showing, some remarkably artistic "effects" may be produced in home decoration, They represent what is "correct" in London and Paris and the other fashion centres. Don't overlook the importance of having the curtains correct—if you would have the home correct. We can help you—let us show you how. First come and see these new arrivals. ^M LIBERTY ART CRETONNES In cretonnes the Liberty Art productions have been recognized as tlie leaders for a long time. These latest arrivals live up to the Liberty reputation in both design and qualitq. There's a great choice of patterns and colorings offered now. Prices start at, per yard 20c ART LINEN TAFFETAS These taffetas come in the new Fruit, Verdure ancl Vine patterns. Well covered designs—making this a very serviceable covering for furniture and willow chairs. Liberty effects, 50 inches wide, from, per yard $1.00 ART TISSUE LINEN This is an unsurpassed, inexpensive furniture covering. Come in those pleasing French floral patterns. Try this superior fabric on some of your furniture. 50 inches wide, at, per yard $1.25 LLAMA CLOTHS—NEW SHADES We have a.}} the new ^hadps in these Llama Cloths—so desirable for inner and casement curtains. Pleasing, solid colors. Most attractive windows possible through use of these. 52 inches wide, at, per yard $1.00, 90c, 80c LIBERTY ART CHINTZES Liberty Art Chintzes have a world-wide reputation for style and quality. We have just received some that are fully up to the standard, and we invite you to inspect these latest arrivals. Excellent choice offered in these most useful materials. Priced from, pet- yard 30c CREPE GLORIA AT 65c Crepe Gloria is a soft, silky, easily draped material, that comes in solid colors. It is excellent for drapes because of its texture. We have dainty shades of rose, green, blue, gold and crimson; 50 inches wide, and priced at, per yd.. .65c IMPRESSION DE CHINE Impression de Chine and Shadow Cloths are rich materials and ideal for those looking for something unusually nice. We have these in those new Bird of Paradise and Pheasant designs. Priced at, per yard $3.00 NEWEST CURTAIN TRIMMINGS We have just received a big stock of the very newest in curtain trimmings— bandings, edgings, insertion, etc. Combining th0s