New Houses For Sale INSTALM ENT PtAiN$ $ A number of new home*, Modern in every respect. Easy monthly hiatal- ments. B.C. Land ft InTestment Agency Ld. v> 40 Government St. THE WEEK WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED PROGRESS Call and See Our Special' December PIANO BARGAINS All prices reduced during December .:, Hicksi ft Lovick Piano Co. « 68 Government St., Victoria, B. C. • Vol.I. No. 61. VICTORIA, B. C, SATURDAY, DEC. 81,1904 Price 6 Cents. FINEST TABLE FRUITS GRIFFIN'S Sp^r::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::" ««: S-VTRAC Pears, tin 30c. ,fZLA.l PlMO " Slnoopore Pineapple, a lor 25e. I DIXI H. ROSS & CO., The Independent Cash Grocers genuine Scotch Short Bread 25c. A CAKE London and Vancouver Bakery 73 FORT STREET Phone 861 »• W. HANBURY, Prop. HT-..^ aft) .sv«a«* Choice New Corn Arriving Daily. Prices ]\©\V WUl II low. We have it either Whole or Cracked. THE BRneKMHN'KBR MILLING CO., Limited. I2S Government Street. * AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN 0 0 I Steam The Hotel Victoria E. CAVE, Proprietor Good I I W^uli Bmerlcan Plan, $2.00 a Day and Op S-mp,e Rooms » Throughout S ■ -. . ' Government Street, Victoria, B. 0. lojlojIffOOftftftftM »***»-» °"^ Is Your House Wired? We have the largest stock of Fixtures and. Electric House Fittings in B. C. THE HINTON ELECTRIC C0.,Ld. NEW PREMISES: 29AGovernment Street Victoria, B. C. MUNDAY'S BOOT AND SHOE SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY. Old Country Boots Just Arrived. 89 GOVERNMENT STREET '$.' IF YOU HAVE NEVER TASTED # I BLUE BERRIES | oflo Now is the time to buy. We have Just received this year's pack Irom Loggleville, ojj? TF "un " * 'New Brunswick, and will sell them a T 2 S.peund Tins for 35 eenta ■& W canned Pumpkins per tin 26c. FlneOldPort and Sherry, quarts, 50c« ^ I Phone 586. eftRNE'S ©ASH GROCERY, ty T Corner Yates and Broal Streets. JL oft? V 55-. 55... 55. •• It... 35... 35- 35- 6o.. 55- 55- 55- 130 . 130.. 130... 100 . 5» 50 50 5° 30 30 30 30 SO 50 5" 50 100 100 too Instalments Cash jannary.w TERms FOR TUITION AT THE Twentieth Century Business Training Co., Ltd. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. |Te"f„ll 'S^^^^^^S'^M^, »»<» to the pupil's entire satisfaction, * Instalments Cash Shorthand * 4° I 35 Typewriting... « Memory Training °° Bookkeeping telegraphy (operating) Buying and Selling .... Figuring- Penmanship Spelling Reading Elocution Geography Geometry AdWrltfng Reporting Civil Service Common Law THE NEW YEAR. What tho', my brothers, in the past Our vows were idle phrases- Just good intentions gone to pave The place we know as Blazes 1 We vow to Virtue as to Love Not knowing what 'twill lead to: Better it is to vow again Than think we have no need to I Old Father Time has yet to spare A chance or two for sinners, And in the game of Fate we may Be numbered with the winners. Then here's a toast, and drink to it! (Tho' vowing 'tis your last onej A bright new year to all of us, And may we see the next one I —Arnold Watson. Plans for the New Year SEASONABLE JIBES. "Thus resolution is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought," quoted the Monkey, as he made his thirty- fifth resolution for the New Year- Agnes Deans Cameron. "Saved again!" exclaimed Augustus Smitherins. "Leap year is over and I am still my own master.' * * * Plain girl: And what in the world will vou do with all your Christmas presents? Pretty °irl: Show them to the men wlio didn't send me anything. » * » Mr. Always Broke: This year, Easyraan, I intend to give up drink! Mr. Easyman (who always paid): Do my dear fellow. It is doing you a lot of harm. * * * "Ring out the old, ring in the new!" It can't be worse for me and you. * • • Resolution Ready Made—Bleary Vagman: Alas, it must be so! Smellful Smith: What must be so? Bleary Vagman: My resolution for the New Year precludes me from drinking beer. Smellful Smith: Madman! Why makest ijhon such a resolution? Bleary Vagman: I didn't. Chief Langley has put me on the prohibition list. * * * If they were not out of fashion the most suitable gift just now_ for a ladv would he some new (y)earings. * * * Another Crisis—There are ominous rumbling's in the local tonsorial field which fortell an upheaval. The barbers' union has presented the employers with a demand, nay, an ultimatum, and if its wishes are not acceded to by the 1st of January some of the shops will be barberless.—Victoria Times. **'.■* One of the most comical old conundrums heard this Christmas season was. What is thc difference between an npple and a pretty girl? The answer was: You hnve to press an apple to get cider, while in thc case nf the pretty girl you must get aside her to press her. * * * There has been very little civic strife this year to disturb the equanimity necessary to a proper enjoyment of the holiday season. * s • Thc only drawback to spending a winter in Victoria is the lack of sleighing facilities. There are sleighs, but the snow when it comes won't Banking Broking French 100. German too Spanish 100. Russian 130. AndOthers 130. 130. 130 News, Lltho , L. Press, Cutting and Correction to Proofs 130 100 Engraving "0 Electricity "0 Telegraph Engineering itt Mechanical Drawing 130 Architectural Drawing ijo...... Topographical Drawing iso Navigation »Q Astronomy 'so ''*°?nX7oBr"^ ,? monlh" iMy *"'nd!mce' deluding board and residence^is »ioo l»'r m°fnA!>' d, yictori», b. C„ to whom drafts may be made payable. Bankers: The Imperial Bank ol canao.a, »"!,""<,NdBtf0N pBINTZi Pr|nclpai PERCY S. SHAKESPEARE, Secretary. Wireless and Cable Code-»Prinscol." Loig Distance 'Phone-nss. The chosen representatives of the people of British Columbia will soon begin to arrive at our Capital city in order to he ready for business when the Legislature opens. * * * The year 1905 is likely to be a fateful one for both Japan and Rus- isn. although tho war may linger for a long time, even years, yet the com- inf year will give much clearer inr dications of the probable result of the struggle. A MANIFESTO This issue completes the first year in the life of Victoria's weekly newspaper MM^hJ^i^^'^ Commencing last January, under the direction of Mr. D. B. Bogle, with the title of "Truth," the paper subsequently passed into the hands of Mr. 0 H. Lugrin, and was published under the name of "Progress." Changing proprietorship for the second time, it has taken on its third and best title-"The Week." It will interest many Victorians to know that this title was suggested by the late Mr. T. H. Twigg, foreman printer of the Colonist news composing room, a short time before/ hi s death. It is a striking and attractive name for a weekly paper; it suggests the scope of the contents—a review of the affairs of the week—and does not exclude the idea that %', certain amount of space is devoted to lighter and original literature. "The Week" is the only literary paper in British Columbia, and Victorians should feel some satisfaction in the publication here of a medium through which the latest literary talent of the province may find expression, and become recognized. A curious prejudice has existed in the minds of some of the business people of this city that a weekly paper cannot achieve permanent success. This prejudice has no foundation. The public of Viotoria has declared with no uncertain voice that it wants such a publication as "The Week"—as the large subscription list and constantly increasing sales of the paper clearly demonstrate. The management, therefore, wishes to impress upon the doubting ones two facts: 1. That "The Week" is now firmly established in the city, and, 2, that "The Week" will gather strength and influence as the time passes. A word on the subject—always of great importance in the newspaper business—of advertising. There are many ways in which advertising repays the merchant and tradesman handsomely. There is the medium of the daily newspaper, a medium more especially valuable for those merchants who make a point of daily, special announcements. There is the weekly newspaper in which advertisements of many kinds can be most effectively published. There is the magazine, in which artistic advertising by great manufacturing houses is perhaps the most productive of all, and lastly there is the bill posting and dodger method, which is almost worthless. Now, the advertising value of "The Week" is very considerable. "The Week" is not glanced at hurriedly and then thrown aside, as is the common fate of a large proportion of the daily newspapers. It is read by the purchaser and left about the house for other people to read in turn. Its advertising matter is arranged neatly and attractively—not.spread anyhow over whole pages containing little or nothing else. The low subscription price—$1 a year —(just a penny a week) places it within easy reach of everybody, and nearly everybody in Victoria reads it. Besides its large circulation in thc city, "The Week" is to be found in the hotels and many homes throughout the province as well as in the cities of Puget Sound. Its circulation in the country districts tributary to Viotoria already is considerable, and this business will be pushed early in the new year, These are facts, and they are facts to which the attention of the business people of Victoria is respectfully invited. "The Week" will publish all the news—legal, political, mercantile and social—in an interesting and concise manner. It will deal with the nublic questions of the day in an independent and straightforward spirit. It will not publish columns of political animosity that no sane man or woman wants to read. In addition to this, "The Week" will contain, as already stated, reading matter of general interest, bright and entertaining. The tourist trade—one of the most important factors in the upbuilding of Victoria—will not be overlooked.. "The Week" will serve the interests of this business as only a weekly paper can. It will be found in all the principal hotels along the C.P.R. line from Vancouver to Winnipeg, and in the principal hotels of the cities of Washington and Oregon. The tourist will see the paper, and in nine cases out of ten will read it. This will bring Victoria to his notice, and will have good results. It is the intention to publish from time to time special articles dealing with Victoria and the country tributary to it, and to illustrate the paper with attractive pictures. These also will serve the interests of Victoria abroad better than occasional pamphlets and special reports. 1905 will be a banner year for Victoria in many ways. The great exposition at Portland will bring to the Pacific Coast the greatest amount of travel on record, and many of Portland's visitors will be attracted to Victoria, more especially by reason of the generous arrangements made by the transportation companies to encourage such trips. In conclusion, it can be said with confidence that "The Week" will help Victoria, and there is no reason why the business people of Victoria should not help themselves and "The Week" at one and the same time. j ■ il : _i ... „ IC Tl^E WEE^ SATURDAY BEG 31, 1904 "CHINESE CONSPIRACY CASE. waaa&iScsieaK r. His Honor Judge Harrison Dismisses i j the Eight Accused—Charge Not a...i.:_.j t... Sustained. (i]Loo Gee Wing and the Sjaven other Chinamen accused'Jtj! conspiracy to secure,the conviction by false evidence of Wong Oh and Wong Gow for the murder on January 31 last of Man Quan, manager of the Chinese theatre, were discharged by His Honor Judge. Harrison on Tuesday-last, fin dismissing the; case ' ?., :; ;: v i ? dealers in ; $ (GENERAL HArtDVYARE- Full line of AMMUNITION FOR SPORTSMEN, Granite 'and Tinware for Householders.J ' CALL AND GET PRICES. Wtapf St. VICTORIA p Telephone 3. P. O. Box 423. LODGE REGISfffeal Woodmen ot the World; Meets ist and 3rd Fridays. Assessment* 1 due and payable.on the first day of the mot Members must notify clerk of change of 1 upation and location. Independent Forester*. Court Cariboo No. 743 meeta in No. 1 Hall] A, 0. U. W., ist and 3rd Tuesdays at 8 p. m. Thos. Le Messeurler, Fin. Sec, Garbally Rd. R. CaWilson, Rec. Sec, 141 Chatham Bteeet Fraternal Order af Bagtea. Victoria Aerie No. is F. O. K. meeta every 1 Wednesday evening in Eagle Hall, Adelphll Block, at 8:30 p. m. Sojourn ag brothers made I welcome. Joseph Wacbter, w. President; Fraak I LeRov w. Secretary. Northern Light. Ne. 5935. ft. O. F. Meets sr, .and 4th Wednesday In each month I in K. of P. Hall, Douglas St. Visiting members] cordially Invited to all meetings. J. P. Hancock, Chief Ranger; W. F. FuUerton I Secretary. / Knight* of Pythias. Far West Lodge No. 1 meets at their HaU, < Douglas and Pandora. Streets, every Friday a p.m. Sojourning brothera are always welcome, j J.H. Penketh, C.C.; Harry Weber, K. of Rt I Bom*. Jnvealle Ancient Order of Foreater Court No. 1 meets first Tuesday in each montl at K. of P. Hall: Adult Foresters are aiway welcome. S. L. Redgrave, President; E. taken. Secretary. A SERIOUS ROW. Mix-up Between Hwo Seamen Christmas Eve Results in One Having His Throat Out. Asked how far off he thought eaven was, the old colored brother ■>nlied, "Hit ain't no furder dan I in fly ef I got faith enough ter gi» '1 wings en de devil don't set flrr •>r 'em on de way!"—Atlanta Con- titution. For pure and wholesome sweet- neats, for delicious English toffees nd fine chocolates, you cannot beat V. R. HARTLEY, Candy Manufac- urer, 74 Yates street, The most re- ;able candy maker in town. ■ In the Police Court on Thursday Magistrate Hall sentenced William Hamilton to two years' imprisonment with hard labor for wounding his shipmate, William Maclean, a coal passer. The trouble resulted from a drunken row in the Omineca saloon on Christmas Eve. According to Maclean, the quarrel began by Hamilton calling him a "Scotch prig." Maclean told Hamilton not to repeat the remark, but the latter did repeat it and a scuffle ensued. When they separated some of the bystanders told him his throat was cut and finding himself severely wounded, he went to Dr. E. C. Hart. Other witnesses of the fight corroborated this story, though none of them admitted having seen the wound actually inflicted. A razor and a knife were found in Hamilton's pockets and the wounding is thought to have been done with the razor. It was a very serious wound, flve inches long and nearly half an inch deep, and penetrated very near to the jugular vein, the cutting of which would, of course, have been fatal. The sentence—two year's imprisonment— is considered by many people to be too severe. It is a matter of opinion. D. H. BALI Phone 1140 . LEIGHT0N ROAD CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Building Lots for Sale Houses Built on the INSTALMENT PLAN Fire, Life, Marine and Accident Losses settled with promptitude and liberality Agency Wellington Household Coal Hall, Goepel & Co.] Phone 88 100 Government Street Hotel Davies Our Rooms aie the most central, the best furnished and most comfortable in the city. The famous Poodle Dog Restaurant in] the building. Cuisine unexcelled, $15.00 PRIZE A Maltese Lane Col- lar,.worth (15.00, will oe awarded to the lady composing the beat oem on the merits of Mooney's Perfection resm Soda Crackers. '"' -''-- fir. Ask your grocerfor printed conditions of contest. The collar is on view at T. N. Hibben & Co's Store. The GEORGE CARTER CO, LIMITED WHOLESALE AGENTS See Finchs' overcoats before you buy Newhere. Finch & Finch, 57 Govern- tent street. Flossie is six years old. "Mama," she called one day, "if I get man- ried will I have to have a husband like pal" mm. "Yes," replied the mother "ith\ an amused smile. "And if I doji't get married will! I have to be an old maid like AunjH Kate?" "Yes." "Mama," after a pause, "it's aI tough world for us women, ain't itt"»j "This," declared the eminent orator, "is the very key to the whole question." " "But," interrupted a small man in a rear seat, "where is the key holet" Mrs. Homeleigh—Your husband at his club a good deal, isn't hef Lady Gadabout—Yes. The pool boy hates being at home alone, yoi know. is I ¥HE WEEM, i^t^DifVY1 !$§# Si, 1904 3 ■■THE REAU1 OF WMf .. To-Day's Games. ;;V Great interest is taken' * in" the matohratiOak Bay to-day between-the Victoria ..United and the> Garrison elevens, as it will afford the civilians thfc, lj»t chance to be "i&it'^.fpr the ajsjB^elation:;; championship; Itlijajini- possible to forecast the result, as there is little to choose' between the 'twffjjfieams. F. Williamson, of the Bon^enture, will referee the game, which will commence at 2.30. In the intermediate league, Victoria iwill play Victoria West at Macaulay Point, and the Capitals will play an Egeria eleven at Beacon Hill. The junior matches for to-day are. St. Louis College vs. High School at Oak Bay, 1 p,m.; and the Capitals vs. Victoria West at Beacon Hill sA 1.30 p.m. • • • The Rugby Match. The result of the senior Rugby match at Vancouver on Monday after- rnoon was a severe disappointment—to (local football enthusiasts, who hoped I'that Victoria would at least make a IgOod showing in the score. But Vic- Storia failed to score at all, while Vancouver made 9 points (3 tries). The j Victoria players are kicking very [heartily against the referee, Mr. C. [Woodward, who seems to have be- Isome somewhat confused as to the [law regarding securing a try. But this [acted, as it happened, to the devilment, of both teams, and it seems ■doubtful if the refereeing, bad ■though it undoubtedly was, account- led for the actual result. "It was not by any means a onesided game and the local fifteen will aot lose heart by reason of the second Idefeat. • • «' The Oakley-Neilings Match. The boxing match between Oakley, lif H.M.S. Shearwater and Neillings, Y the R.G.A., at the Savoy Theatre In the 23rd inst., proved very excit- lig while it lasted. Oaklev was the Jigger of the two, but Neillings kept foing for all he was worth. In the fifth round and just when lie encounter became most promis- ng, however, Neillings, who had been lamed twice before by the referee, list his, head and the match by fouling, his opponent in the most, palp- Ible manner. Having floored the sailor with a terrific swing, he stood Iver the man and as soon as the unfortunate tar got so far up as to be on his knees tapped him another pd sent him down again 1 The sailor probably would have von in any event. * * * Dawson Hockey Team. The members of the Dawson hockey earn are expected to reach Vancouver any day now on their way to Ot- Itawa to play the Capital's champions Tor the Stanley cup, emblematic of [the world's honors in "the fastest s;ame of all." After the cup engagements the Dawson men are to play exhibition matches in Montreal, lloronto, Quebec, New York, Balti- Imore, St Paul,, Buffalo and other ■points, using artificial ice at the more ■southerly points. The team left Daw- |son oh the 19th. • • • - The B. 0. League. The British Columbia Football Association practically was established 1 at a meeting in Vancouver on Wednesday. The delegates from Victoria Iwere: The Rev. W .W Bolton, Corp iRenecle, R.E., Sergt. Paley, R.G.A., [and W .Dickson. The Vancouver and [Westminster delegates were: Processor Davidson and Messrs. .1. W. [Simms, J. W. Wallis and G. Mc- IKeown. The officers elected were: Hon. [President, Major Bland: President, [Prof. Davidson, New Westminster; [vice-president, A. Adam, Nanaimo; [Secretary-Treasurer, J. W. Simms, •Vancouver. A vote of thanks was ■passed to Mr. Wallis for the use of Ithe ip :dminton hotel for the meeting, land to Rev. W. W. Bolton for the in- [terest he has taken in bringing the ■matter up to a successful finish. ♦ * * Corinthians Coming. Negotiations are in progress be- Itween. t,he New York Association ■Football League and the Corinthian ■Club, of London, which are expected [to result in a series of international Igames next season in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Pittsburg ,Chi- cago and San Francisco. The Corinthian is one of the foremost Association football clubs in England, and jinmbers among its.members all the best known amateurs. The team will probably arrive -in Quebec in August and will play: asserielbf matches in Canadian citieB on its sway to Vancouver. The return .journey will be made through the United States and will be turned,so that the team may reach New York about the first week of August. .* *. .». ■ ■ Billiards. The Driard handicap billiard tournament concluded on Thursday, Mr. A. Proctor being the winner. Mr. Howson takes the second prize. Mr. Proctor received 75 in the game of 250 points Next week another tournament will commence at the Driard rooms. A number of entries are expected ■'■'•.■■•'* * ■ Collie Hill Won. There was a very spirited contest at the Savoy Theatre last night between Collie Hill and Young Stub- bert of Tacoma. Collie had his opponent, going in the second round, and from then on had all the best of the match. In the fifth round Hill landed a stiff right swing to Stubbert's jaw and put him to the floor. That was the end of the match. . * *,...* Notes. The Hornets of Nanaimo will play the Victoria Rugby team on January 7th at Oak Bay. '» * » The All-Australia cricket eleven will arrive in Victoria, en route to the Old Country some time in March. Fortunately for local cricketers it will be too early in the year for an exhibition game! "UEEN DRAGA'S JEWELS. Her Bridal Dress Sold for £30 at Auction. Into the crowded auction room at i "Christie's" in London recently, there was suddenly wheeled through the main doors a lay figure draped with a white, long-trained gown. It was "Lot 61: The Bridal Gown of Her Majesty the late Queen Draga of Servia." Ten pounds — twenty pounds — thirty pounds! The auctioneer's hammer fell at the last figure. The ghoulish-looking ''dummy" was pushed out of the room. Thus had the assassinated Queen's wedding dress made its second appearance in public. Another chapter in the grim tragedv seemed reopened when Queen Draga's state costume was offered to th highest bidder. It looked oueenly and impressive even on the dressmaker's "dummy." The design was that of the royal Servian costumes of the fourteenth century. The robe was of purple velvet, elaborately embroidered with the Servian arras and arabesque ornaments in gold and silver thread. A white satin stole bore a trellis design and border of trefoil foilage in gold thread, while down the centre were quatrefoils in purple silk. Ouaint, yet, very beautiful, was a tiara of gold set with cabochon rubies, turquoise, pearls and diamonds, and the silken veil was speckled with gold. The girdle was mounted with gold and silver and set with paste gems. "This costume was worn at all state receptions," the catalogue explained. Ultimately the whole gorgeous state collection went for £270. A gold pendant and pair of eteringJP "usually worn with the state cos- tuin ," realized £70. At; £1,200 there was knocked down a splendid diamond tiara fashioned like a "true lover's knot," and worn by the Queen at her wedding. A bracelet of large cabochon emeralds and brilliants presented to the unhappy Draga by the Czar fetched £480. Altogether the heirs of the unfortunate Queen Draga, by whom the sale was ordered, will receive $2,335, less the usual commission. Records are being broken by the Commonwealth parliament in Australia. It has been in session since March and has had little more than one month's recess in the past 18 months, and that was for a general election. Mail advices say the House promises to gain a reputation for sitting longer and doing less than any . other Legislature in existence. The newspaper declare that the House is unlikely to transact much more sound business unless a decided change takes place in the temper of the members. The labor party,'having.failed, to, defeat the Reid;, gov- erhmejit; !on':' V direct issue,, is, pursuing 'a'policy of obstruction,'while: the Senate is making things lively; by continuing to place in th^arbi-: tration bill most of the labors .amendments rejected by the lower; House.. A deadlock between the:two, House is, talked of, and there seems; to be a general feeling that a double dissolution would be the best way out of the .present impasse. . yi | From the proceedings in, the: House some newspapers argue that' it is plain that responsible government is not only on its trial in Australia, but is also within measure- able distance of a formidable indictment by public opinion. It is also ur»ed that federation has disappointed the people, estranged the state parliaments and has not recommended itself abroad. The best men in the federal parliament have become disgusted and have either retired or are contemplating such action. The Houes could ill afford to lose Sir William Macmillan, and now it is confidently stated that both Premier Reid and Sir George Turner are about to resign. These are trained statesmen, worth a dozen of the inchoate politicians who have been wasting; the time of the parliament. But they are reported to be discouraged by the prospects before them. Moreover, Mr. Reid is holding office at great personal loss, he being a leading barrister. There is a. great deal of talk about reconstruction with Mr. Deakin resuming the office of prime minister. But the majority of the press, while freely acknowledging the many high qualities of Mr. Deakin, claims that he lacks the attributes of a great political leader. He is spoken of as too consummate an orator and too little a man of affairs. ,.-^!^ THE CYNIC'S ACROSTIC. All is not bold titters. He who fights and runs away, will live to write about the fray. A fellow failing makes us wondrous unkind. Pride comes before a fall—bonnet. Pleasant company always accepted. You may lead an ass to knowledge, but you cannot make him think. Never too old to yearn. Ever a pen for the wise, but a las no pound for the foolish. Women change their minds a dozen times a day, that's why they are so clear-minded. You will never miss water, while the champagne runs dry. Ever thus—the ways of the transgressor are smooth. A gentle lie turneth away inquiry. Right! Only the good die young. Fools' paradise is nevertheless a paradise. Reason says the more "waist" the Opposition is the surest persuasion. Many are cold but few are frozen. • l The doors of opportunity are marked "Push" and "Pull". He that standeth pat, take heed lest they call- Each doctor's motto—a fee in the hand is worth two on the book. What can't be cured must be insured. Everyone who jests at scores, never played at bridge. Ever true—there's man;/ a sip t'wixt the cup and the lif. Knowledge is power, if. you have it, about the right person. Miss Maud Jeffries, the well- known actress, has been married at Christchurch, New Zealand, says the "Era," to Mr. James Nott Osborne, the son of a wealthy squatter, formerly a captain in the New South Wales Lancers, and aide-de-camp to Lord Beauchamp. Miles—The duel has had its day. Giles—On the contrary, my dear fellow, it never had a day. Miles-It didn't, eht Giles—No; two seconds was its limit. Sam—My lady friend is an awfully sweet talker. Dick—Indeed! And why? Sam—She has no teeth, and all her words are gnm drops. "When are you going to try that horse thief t" asked the stranger in the west. "Just as soon ns we've hung him," was the reply. Smile! It is easy enough to be pleasant When life goes by like a song, But it's another thing to keep smiling When your printing is all done wrong. Bring your printing to us and we will help to make things pleasant by giving yori good workmanship, the best of stock, prompt execution and low prices. Join our other customers and be happy. The Thos. R. Cusack Press Cor. Gordon and Courtney Sts. Our Cash Specials For this week we are selling for CASH over the counter Choice Sugar Cured Hams 18c Turkeys at ;... *5c B. C. Market Co., Ltd. Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Week End Excursions AT POPULAR RATES TO ALL FAVOURITE ISLAND RESORTS. Through Tickets to Alberni, Crofton, Comox and Other Points of Interest. GEO. L. COURTNEY, Traffic Manager What Did the MonkeySay ? " said the Monkey, when he heard Mayor Barnard's re-election would be unopposed. Name. Address. Cut Out, Fill In, Mail to The Week. BjSflSJ the week, Saturday; dec. si, i9bA Gbe Week Published at 35 fort Street, Victoria, B. C. By S. A. 0. FINCH. Subscription Prioer $1.00 a Year. Advertising rates on application. POPULAR EDUCATION. Is the existing system of popular education beneficial and equitable? This question is once more brought to the attention of the public by reason, of an interesting discussion in the daily press in which a number of citizens have taken part, and which has disclosed a widespread and reasonable—reasonable in the sense that it is not unreasonable—opposition to the present system. The question can be considered from two points of view, as a general proposition, involving the abstract consideration of popular education, and as a provincial question- popular education in British Columbia. These two points of view are too often confused by recent writers on the subject, and this confusion darkens the issue. For instance, we have it urged, as a strong objection to the existing system, t,hat the taxpayers of British Columbia are overburdened, and then, perhaps, in the next sentence, the writer will object that the education provided by the state unfits rather than fits young people for the responsibilities of citizenship. Two entirely different positions, with no connecting link. Take the general proposition first. Is it well or is it not well that all children should receive an elementary education? Without a doubt, only a few cranks will say it is not well. There was a time when this question was fiercely argued, but free, compulsory education is firmly established in all the countries that can be considered to have a place in the advance guard of civilization, and the result has been good. Then comes tjhe second position in the general proposition: of what should that elementary education consist? In considering this, the opinions of educationalists, . of superintendents, inspectors, and teachers generally is of no value. If they have any interest, in their work they are almost bound to be extremists. There will be no limit to their ambition to extend the curriculum of free education—no limit outside the walls of a university. But there is a limit to the public purse. One of the most serious objections to free education extending beyond what is known as elementary education is that offered time and again in Great Britain and in the Colonies, namely, that it unfits children for those pursuits in after life most valuable to the state. Instead of continuing in his father's footsteps, following the plow, raising cattle, and so on, the educated youth turns his eyes citywards, and in return for the right to wear smart clothes and indulge in the little excitements provided in city life surrenders his free, open air existence in the country and joins the throng of the smaller city fry. This, it is argued, is a distinct loss to the state. In the result, education instead of enlarging men's minds, giving them capacity for higher pleasures, tends to increase competition, already too keen, in the cities and drags from the soil its natural tillers. In England this is the situation today. The agricultural land is steadily going out of cultivation while the cities grow and grow and the battle of life becomes harder and harder. Any tendency to extend tjhe curriculum of free education in England would therefore meet with strong and reasonable opposition, unless the additional education took a new and more practical form. But let us not lose sight of our text, which is tjhe general question of free education. What is there to be said by way of generalization? Only this, that the higher the standard of education, the greater the nation. It cannot be controverted. The difference between Ignorance nnd Knowledge is the whole sum of the difference between savagery and civilization. The nation with the greatest amount, of knowledge will be the greatest nation—greatest in virtue, in the arts, and in prosperity. Yes, but popular educntion does not necessarily result in knowledge! It does not always, nor even often, result in teaching what it claims to te»ch. It would be an interesting experiment to gather together say fifty men, of 25 or 30 years of age, from all walks of life, who have passed through the regular course of our "ublic schools and see if twenty per cent, of them can spell ordinary English words correctly and write a simple letter grammatically. From casual experience, we Bhould say that there would not be anything like twenty per cent, of those fifty men able to make a good showing. The reason for this failure is that the system of elementary education everywhere is incomplete. It has been borrowed from a system planned for the education of scholars—not for the education of men for practical pursuits. It is a section of a system, as it were, and not a complete system. The men at tjhe head of it are scholars-r-university men. They have planned to give to the general public a little of their knowledge. They know the general public does not want all of it; has not time to learn all of it. So they give a little. And a little knowledge, as everybody quotes, is a dangerous thing. In our opinion it is not so dangerous as it is useless. We cannot all be university professors, doctors, lawyers, architects, but we can all be something— and do something useful. The duty therefore of the popular educationalist is to teach what will be useful. Every man and every woman should be able to read and write and tvith those two simple accomplishments—the latter the key (for those who desire to use it) to nearly all the learning in the world— the average man or woman who does not aim at professional pursuits is well enough equipped from .the scholastic standpoint. Then should come the practical side of education. It does not come now, but in our opinion, it will come sooner or later. In considering the question from the provincial standpoint, we are at once confronted by the financial difficulty. The cost of education in British Columbia is very great, and it will increase. It is not to be said that our teachers are overpaid—rather the reverse, and yet the cost is heavy and the taxpayers, or rather the larger taxpayers are crying out. "Why," they ask, "should we pay for the education of future school teachers, lawyers and clerks, whom we do not want, when we do want artisans, farmers, housemaids and nursemaids?" It is an old complaint; partly the cry of the employer of labor against the emancipation of the laborer, and partly a natural dislike to paying for something not wanted. The capitalist—using the terra in its widest sense—has lost control of the situation. The people hold tlie balance of power, by reason of their numerical superiority, and if they declare that their sons and daughters must sell things over a counter or hammer typewriters instead of growing wheat or nursing babies they must have their • way. There will be nothing for it eventually but, the importation of alien labor to fill the vacancy created in the social order. Whether that labor will be black or yellow, white or brown, will not matter. For it will have become quite as necessary to the sons and daughters of the class who now oppose the importation of cheap labor as it will be to the older class of employer. But is it certain that the majority of the people do demand the higher form of popular education? The Colonist affirms, and possibly with good judgment, that although the High school is free it, is not attended, as a rule, by thc children of the so- called working classes. That the difficulty of supporting children after the age of thirteen or fourteen and the fact that children of that age possess money earning capacity. results in their withdrawal from school. If that is so, the objection to free high school education takes on a more practical character. There does not appear to be any sound reason why well-to-do parents should not contribute towards the preparation of their children for the business of life. As one writer recently put it, higher education is a sort of capital on which a young man or woman can commence business. Is the state called upon to furnish that capital? It is a nice question and worthy of consideration. Everybody contributes towards the cost of popular education, the comparatively rich who can illow their children the full benefits of the system; the comparatively ooor who, according to the Colonist. ■>an allow their children only a portion of those benefits. What haf 'he working man, as a class, to say 'bout that,? Here then appears to be the rea1 «sue of the present discussion "Should the High schools be free or should the pupils attending' them be charged a small fee, sufficient to_cov- er the actual cost of those institutions? It will be urged that in some cases even a small fee would work hardship; would close the doors of success to some promising students with little or no means. But that might be provided against ~with a system of scholarships, and the question appears to be one thoroughly deserving the attention of the government. BROTHER EDITORS' TALE. Gets There Just the Same. J. B. Jackson, the hero of the South Oxford political scandal, for which he was rewarded by the Dominion Government with an appoint*- ment as Canadian Commercial Agent at Liverpool, has made a report to the Department of Trade and Commerce on the woollen industries of Leeds and Bradford. It is peculiarly appropriate that a wily political agent should apply practically his knowledge of the art of manipulating wool; but that is not the point we wish to make.—Victoria Colonist. • * * * Writ Sarcastic. jWanted—Ten husky men. to act as auxiliary motor power to trains on the S. & 0. Applicants, who must, be able-bodied, chunky fellows, capable of using crow-bars to good effect in order to aid the present ramshackle and worn-out engine over difficult portions of the road, will please apply at C.P.R. headquarters. —Vernon News. * * * Effective Notification. If consumers of city water find their supply cut off within the next few days, they may know that their water rates are in arrears.—Grand Forks Sun. » * * A Nice Present. If somebody would only give McBride a decent majority for a Christmas present, how happy he would be.—Vancouver World. * * * All Off With the Tin-Horns. A number of prominent ratepayers who, hy the way, have not heretofore been over-friendly towards the present mayor's policy—having as- sni'ed the mayor that the only objection they had to the present administration was the presence in the city of a number of gentry commonly designated as the "tin-horn" element, Ma3ror Haramar has authorized the statement that he has taken personal supervision of the matter and will see that the city is rid of this undesirable class in the future — Grand Forks Sun. * * * The Star of Hope. The history of this railway scheme has made an indelible impression on the minds and pockets of investors and all who have cast their lot in the Similkameen. But the prospects for a railway, or railways, into the1 Similkameen were never brighter.— Similkameen Star. * * * M' Yes! A visit at Xmas is worth many visits at more prosaic seasons to those of the snow-crowned years; and where it is at all possible the children should then go back to the old home with the love they always feel shining in their eyes. We are all children again at Xmas. There is no light like the Christmas fire light for dispelling the gray fogs of the years.—Cumberland News. * • • Then Give It a Rest. It is a heinous offence the Liberal party of British Columbia is committing in attacking the Conservative McBride government. — Victoria Times. * • • 'Rah for Dick. Richard McBride is no self-seeker. A native of the province, whose interests he is the steward of; a man of common sense, a believer in and advocate of progress, he recognizes thc marvelous possibilities of the country, more, he is sincere.—Revel- stoke Herald. * * * Practical Education. There is practically no difference ■n the calibre of a man who can spot in iambic pentameter when he sees it ind the bank teller who knows a 'logus fire dollar bill when it is de- wsited with other cash. There is io more genius involved in a proportion in logic or Euclid than iri be- ng able to play chess or bridge whist ■'ell. The grain dealer who can Tade No. 1 hard wheat, or the expert who can judge apples at a fall THE SILVER SPRING BREWERY, Ltd. Brewersof !, English Ale and Stout The Highest Grade of Malt and Hops Used in Manufacture PHONE 893 Established 1885 t Pioneers of this Industry in British Columbia Tiie Brady Houston Packing 60. Packers, Purveyors and Manufacturers of Pickles of All Kinds, Sauces, Tomato Ketchup, English Malt ane) Other Vinegars, SalaVOII, Horse Radish, Chutney and a Full Line of Table Delicacies Proprietors of the Renowned "Brady's" "jrcestersh' Sauce Proprietors of the Celebrated "Queen City" Ketchup Our goods can be obtained from any of the local grocers, who are authorized to guarantee their quality, purity and excellence. Factory and Office Pacific Coast Depot for the 131,133 and 135 Johnson St. Wilson, Lytle Badgeron Co's Vietoria, B. C. Phone 502 . Famed Vinegars FAIRALL BROS. Manufacturers of English Ale and Stout and Aerated Waters Telephone 444 Victoria West, B. C. Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens are tbe best, and can be had from their agents, T. N. HIBBEN & CO. A Delicious Tea FOR 50c A LB. Half the usual amount of leaf will make a finer cup than any] other. This is a special blend of Mincing Lane, London. 1 HALLAM & WYNDHAM] 25 Government St., Opposite Post Office. Victoria College of Music 248 Cook Street, Victoria, B. C. :Prlnelpal: MR. A. LONGFIELD, F. V. C- M. PIANO, VIOLIN, ORGAN; IN ALL THEIR BRANCHES Special Inducements to Pupils on the; Pipe Organ Government St. Johnson Street Brown & Cooper, ll Are retailing at wholesale prices. 2 lbs. Kippered Salmon for 35c. 2% lbs. S. Halibut for 25c. 3 lb. Kippered Halibut for 25c. 4 lbs. Bloaters for 25c. This It Our Own Curing. Beware of Imitation*. fair is entitled to equal consideration. What is more, his knowledge is of much greater value to the community in which he lives. We might extend the comparison to unknown lengths. The fault of our educational system is that it exaggerates grossly the value of one kind of knowledge over another.—Victoria Colonist. * *• * Mr. Lowery, Again. It has been recently discovered that, there is a crack in the moon. With spots on the sun, a crack in lima, and the Grits at the sack in Ottawa, we would not be surprised to see this old earth tilt over, collide with some mightier planet and be smashed into broken and floating atoms upon the endless expanse of space.—Fernie Ledge. • • • Independent—and Poor. When the press can be controlled by wealth it augurs ill for the community or nation. The people are largely to blame for this. As a rule they are indifferent in support to a paper whose editor is honest. They often allow him to starve while fighting their battles.—Pernio Ledge. See Finch's new assortment of choice ties for Christmas trade, ranging from 50c. to $2 each. Finch & Finch, 57 Government street The place to get a Good Cup of Coffee to cheer yon or a Pot of T«>a to punctuate] a quiet tete-a-tete is at tne I Mikado Tea Rooms] 44 Fort Street Just Received A large consignment of DUTCH BULBS Extra fine quality. Ask for Price Lists. Johnston's Seed St ic City Market. Ai THE WEEK,, SATURDAY; DEC. 81, 1004 u »«)»»)♦»»»♦«>♦«>♦»«)♦♦♦. ♦♦♦♦♦♦I {The lpsatantas of, | ] Augustas Smitkins f I Told in a series oi letters irom Mr. Smitherins to his lather,. Sir Augustus Smitherins, Bart., oi Smitherins Manor, Norfolk; and edited with ah introduction and explanatory notes by ARNOLD WATSON. ii 4—The Misadventure of the > Great Pacific Hotel. In relating, in my last chapter, the storv of the Misadventure of the Yellow Dog, I purposely refrained from any explanation of the mysterious canine phenomenon, the appearance of which closed the story. The chief reason I refrained from any explanation is the sufficiently sound reason that I had no explanation to offer. I consulted several ladies and gentlemen interested in the proceedings of the Pyschical Research Society, and more particularly Mr. Stead, who as the reader probably is aware, is a leading authority on spookism and immaterial photography. My inquiries, however, met with little success, one gentleman only offering any direct explanation of the appearance of Ithe Yellow Dog. This explanation l.was too absurd to be accepted, but I [mention it to satisfy, dear reader, any ^possible curiosity you may feel on [the subject. He said that in his opin- lion the appearance of the Yellow •Dog was "an objective hallucination linspired by acute alcoholism." I [hardly know what it means, and I |sincerely doubt its truth. It is not surprising that, after the [experiences of my friend Augustus Smitherins in Rossland, he should Ihave hastened hjis departure from |that extraordinary place. On the day following the political banquet, as he istates in his next letter to the baronet, his father, he took leave of Ross- [and, fervently trusting that he would [lever see it again. His friend the line Manager accompanied him to the Jailway station and at parting asked ■vim where he intended to lodge on Tiis. arrival in Vancouver. Augustus peplied that he did not know, on vhich the Mine Manager, in very varm terms of praise, recommended (he Great Pacific Hotel. It was this recommendation, given, must suppose, in blind ignorance, knd acted upon by Augustus, that resulted in the distressing misadventue about to be recorded. The letter from Augustus describ- Kn) for Rheumatism, Sciatica, fct.if Joints etc. Apply to MISS ELLISOK, 74 fort Street, Victoria. Telephone 1110. Balmoral Block. with deep brown feathers that shade into orange towards the rim; three pairs of small wings spread out covering the broad, low crown, and these also should have dashes of orange. The smartest thing to wear for motoring is a white Tam-o'-shanter, put onto a stiff frame, and worn with a long tan-colored veil, crossed at the back and tied in a large bow under the chin. This is ever so much more becoming than yards of veiling flying behind in the breeze. A good idea for motoring veiling is to get 2V2 yards of chiffon, in whichever color one prefers, and (he same length of ordinary veiling net. Baste the two together, mark out two holes where the eyes should come, run these around securely and cut aWay the chiffon only. You then have a warm and extremely well-Betting veil, and you can see at the same time, which one can never do in the ordinary so-called motoring veils. No longer is it considered sufficient to have black hate or those of neutral shades to go with almost any frocks. Now it is most important that the hat should correspond with the toilet in color at least, and often suggests a still closer relation by similarity of fabric. The high- crowned hat, which is becoming so fashionable of late, may be turned up sharply from the hair at the side, or drooping over it and trimmed in any of a dozen new and charming ways. When one grows accustomed to these high-crowned hats, one notices that the lines are decidedly good and fortunately generally becoming. Broad, flat, low-crowned hate have also been worn very much of late, but their day is about over, and soon the high-crowned hat of 1830 style will hold imperial sway. PHYMAR. SERIOUS COMPLAINT. Okanagan People are Up in Arms Against 0. P. R. Service on the S. & 0. Line. From Vernon, Armstrong, Ender- by and all other points in the Okanagan gifted with voices in the form of newspapers, a cry goes up against; the Canadian Pacific Railway Com pany for the service given on the Shuswap and Okanagan railway. It appears that railroad business in the winter is not so brisk on this line as in the good old summer time, and the railroad officials have retrenched by reducing the daily service to a tri-weekly' service and—judging by the comments of the outraged editors of the valley—the locomotive widen draws the tri-weekly tram is ari/- anything but a thing of beauty or a joy forever. Says the Vernon News: "Tuesday's train burst a cylindc and after its crowbar -quad had spent half an hour in diligent efforts to aid the poor, wearied, dilapidated locomotive, it was found necessary to leave four or five freight cars behind." The Edenograph (Enderby) relates how "the other day the passengers on the incoming jerk water were given a lesson on economy in axle grease. Fifteen flat and freight cars were hooked in the lead. Then came the baggage and two passenger coaches. These trains do not pay the C.P.R—so Mr. Marpole tells us, —and so they dole out axle grease about as sparingly as pies at the Port Arthur inferno, with the result that the train pulled into Mara one hour late, and with a hot box. It smoked and sputtered and sizzled, and all the while the brave conductor stood beside it gently tossing snowballs into the oil box. They cooled and lubricated at the same time." The Okanagnn Herald says: "The tri-weekly service on the' S. & 0. branch of the C.P.R, is not only an inconvenience to the settlers in the valley, but, a source of much loss to the business men from Mara to the southern boundary of the province." The Edenoqrraph may curse these selections with the following war- whoop: "It is understood that the C.P.R. contemplates asking a money concession of the provincial government to enable it to run a daily train. This branch was built with the people's money. Nominally the C.P.R, owns it, and the people can have little to say about how it is op- L Eaton & Co, General Auctioneers and Commission Merchants, The Balmoral Auction Mart Cor. Port & Douglas St. We have the best Sale Rooms in Victoria All classes of goods handled on commission. Furniture Sale* * Specialty* If furnishing your house ask t» for prices. Goods also sold by private sale. New Year's Gifts SUITABLE TO ALL —AT— HASTIE'S PAIR 77 Government Street. New Tear's Presents A Large Stock oi Toys, Games, Books and Fancy Articles We invite you to call and inspect our stock VICTORIA NEWS 6©. 86 Yates Street IANTBD-A boy's bicycle; moat be la I class order. Address Cub, Bex 84, F. 0., eity. The Taylor Mill Co., United. All kinds of Building Material, LUMBER, SASH, DOORS. 210 Government St Victoria, B.C. MILLINERY Ladies Hats Artistically Trimmed and made up, customers furnishing their own trimming?. Panama hats re-blocked and cleaned. 65V8 Fort street Furnished Rooms For gentlemen, with bath and electric light; every convenience. GORDON HOTEL, Yates Street. Delicious Perfumes Ebony Brushes Toilet Cases New Year's Gifts Central Drug Store Douglas and Yates Streets. Phone 801. eratcd, but there can be no disputing this: the government can repudiate that clause of the iniquitous contract that permits the company to strangle a district like the Okanagan. Repudiate. Let us not be held up and robbed of what is already onr's by right of business necessity. Let the government refuse to grant one cent, and if the C.P.R. won't submit amicably, and give tlie needed service, then find a way to make the company play fair. Amend the contract." Preserved PLUMS, PEACHES, STRAWBERRIES, Etc., home grown and home made. Insist on havinc Price's. 6 V? ■ n THE Wtffek, BAtUR0^;::^EC^8I,l|9p4 Social Hfewis and Gossip X ■• Daughters of Pity Cinderella, | Everybody who 'was there !that the Cinderella dance, promoted iby the Daughters of Pity, and held on ^Thursday evening was a great success.' The hall was seasonably and ^attractively decorated, and the red Seross—the emblem of hospital work —blazed electrically over the ball room entrance. Tbe entertainment was, as it has been on previous occasions, chiefly designed for the little people who attended in force and danced joyously until 10 o'clock when they sat down to an excellent supper. The older people came on the scene about 9.30 and mingled with the children, until these were taken home. Many of the guests being in uniform and fancy dress, the gathering looked as indeed it was, a very pretty and enjoyable affair. The music was furnished by an efficient orchestra under the direction of Mj. Finn. The Daughters of Pity are to be congratulated upon the success of the entertainment. Miss D. Sehl, president of the society, and Mrs. Hasell and Mrs. Hiscocks were largely responsible for the arranging of the details. The floor committee consisted of: Colonel F. B. Gregory, Major Hibben, Messrs. T* E. Pooley, A. Gillespie, E. Lawson, E. 0. S. Scholefield, E. P. Colley, Herbert Kent, Charles Wilson, P. 0'Farrell, Norman Hardie, E. Brown, J. S. V. and L. W. D. York, E. E. Wootton, J. A. MacTavish and E. Hasell. • • • - "Twentieth Century" Social ' Mr. and Mrs. Norton Prinz, assisted by the staff of the Twentieth Century Business- College, entertained a large number of guests on Thursday, evening last, in the college premises, corner Yates and Broad streets. The gathering was held to celebrate the opening of the new college rooms and a most enjoyable evening was spent bv all present. An interesting musical and literary programme was provided and refreshments were served on the most liberal scale. During the evening Mr. Noah Shakespeare made a brief speech, congratulating Mr. Prinz and his assistants on the marked success of the institution. -Mr. Prinz ,in replying, expressed the hope that from 100 students, the number now attending the college, the attendance would increase to 500. Among tjhose present were Major and Mrs. Nicholles, Miss and Miss Emilv Nicholles, Miss Carr, Mrs. and Miss Black, Mrs. and Miss Madge Bishbp. Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Graham, Miss Davidson, Miss Scowcroft, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs, Wilby, Mrs. and Miss Bone, Miss Murray, Miss Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. N, Shakespeare, Mrs. the Misses Grahame, Miss Lombard, Miss Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Cowper, Miss Hopper and many others. • • t ._'■■ Sunday School Rally. The first annual rally of the Victoria Methodist Sunday Schools will take place on January 2nd. Children from the following schools will attend: Metropolitan, Superintendent H. J. Knott; Centennial, superintendent N. Shakespeare; Spring Ridge, superintendent, Wm. Moore; James Bay, superintendent, T. W. Martindale; Vietoria West, superintendent Chas. Gladding. The initial session will convene at 10.30 o'clock, H. J. Knott taking the chair. Mrs. W. Reynolds has been appointed chairman, N. Shakespeare, treasurer, and Miss Hicks organist. The programme will consist of musical selections, reports and addresses. Speeches will be given by Rev. G. W. Dean nnd Rev. J. K. B. Adams. ^ r OLD COUNTR? IPWSI, Christmas in England—Case of Phyllis Meares—Man's Breach of ..Promise Suit—Various Notes.! .;- the 22nd inst., Miss 'Mary Middle- ton was married to Mr. .Frederick Godwin, of the Coldstream Ranch. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. W. Craw. Mr. B. Richards acted as best man and Miss Elsie Middleton was bridesmaid, Mr. and Mrs. Godwin are spending th/ejir honeymoon on the coast. • • • At Ladysmith on Christmas eve the Rev. R. Bowen united in marriage Mr. C. Thompson and Miss Jane Gould. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Sampson Gould, and she is well known as an amateur singer. Mr. E. V. Bodwell K.C, was mar- ied at Berkeley, California, on Thursday, his bride being Mrs. Cowan, widow of the late Maynard Cowan, of Victoria. • • • The Rev. Dr. Campbell on Wednes- dav evening united in marriage Mr. Frederick Williams and Miss Sarah Pollard. • • • A very pretty wedding took place on Thursday evening at the residence of Wm. Henderson, Dominion inspector of public works, when his son, Mr. Stuart A. Henderson, M.P.P., of Ashcroft, and Miss Mary Jane, daughter of Thomas Lusk, of Aylmer, Quebec, were united in marriage by the Rev. Dr. Campbell. Col. Gregory supported the bridegroom, and Miss Ella M Jaffrey was bridesmaid. The England experienced somewhat rough weather at Christmas time, and London was enveloped in.one,.of iijs, choicest fogs. Telegraphic :.-. accounts state, however, that the good old season was celebrated as . joyously as ever. Times have,not been good among the poorer classes during the last few months, hut a great effort was made in a charitable way to ensure that everyone should have a good dinner on Christmas Day, and the effort is said to have been successful. The case of Phyllis Meares, a pretty girl of seventeen and heiress to property worth £1,400 a year, has been causing a great deal of amusement in the Old Country. This interesting girl is quite a sportswoman and practically has set tie stately" old laws of England at defiance. She has run away (not once, but twice) from the custodians appointed by her father, in defiance of the orders made by the divorce court, and rejoined her mother, whom (as the wrong-doer in the divorce . action of Meares v. Meares and Danby) the court, has florbidden to see the girl. But the girl sees her just the same. The last stage of the case (by mail advices) was in the court of appeal a connle of weeks ago. When the" case was called on Lord Justice Vaughan Williams inquired "Where is "tht girl now?" "No one knows," replied Mr. Grazebrook, who, with Mr. tftml+^i+hV*HS^*»mt^*++lm/*l^,Vm ***+**V*1**+l*+f\ "Something Doing" Lots doing in this drug store all the time. You and your ..amily are not sick all the time —but there are. many things you eau purchase here when you're in the best of health: Nursing bottles, nipples, toilet articles for the baby, his mother, his father and a whole generation of kinfolk. Glad to see you, sick or well. CYRUS H. BOWES, Chemist 98 Government Street Near Vates St. # frNf^»v^av«4>^«tj^^»it1ay«<^^^«>^N%fc^j>^t>)^- % spend and whieh he had been induced to spend, in making preparations for a wedding which both parties had agreed should take place, and which the —-ing lady at: the last moment, without rhyme,-or reason, refused, to enter into. Mr. Gibb.h.ad-been landed in expenses amounting to £156, and it was to recover;Jhis^ ?um, that the ac? tion was brought. .Mr. Waugh, K, C, who appeared, for the defendant, announced that his client was prer pared to pay the plaintiff's expenses. Mr. Atkinson agreed, and his lordV shi- entered judgment for £156. • • • Out, of an estate valued at £31,623, Mr. George Harty Haigh, barrister, of Sydney-place, Bath, has bequeathed an annuity of £50 to his servant provided that she undertakes to look after all his cats, the annuity to cease on the death of the last of the cats. * » * A famous country newspaper, The Northampton Mercury, has just changed hands, the proprietors, Messrs., S. S. Campion and Sons, having sold it to a local syndicate. This is the only paper in the kingdom which can proye unbroken publication for one hundred and eighty- four years! * * * The remarkable success of the King in the Devon class of cattle was one of the chief features of the Smithfield cattle show. He won ffrsj; prize in the three sections, and the £25 cup for the best animal of one breed. • • • Because he declined to put out a lighted cigar when riding in a Liverpool corporation electric tramwoiv car, Dr. Hall, medical officer of health for Prescot, was seized by the powerful Irish conductor and ejected. He fell on the pavement and broke his lc, and claimed substantial dam- aces from the corporation in an action before Mr. Justice Walton at Liverpool assizts. The defendants pleaded justification. The jury awarded the plaintiff £1,000 damages. * * * The marriage of Mr. Otto Madden, the famous jockey, to Miss Kath- erine Ada Battle, of Sicklesmere, Suffolk, took place at St. Mary's, Bury St. Edmunds, on the 8th inst. The bridegroom, who had been staying at the Angel Inn, made famous bv Dickens, was at the church early. The Angel, gay with flags, offered a handy refuge, and the couple found a sanctuary from an over-enthusiastic crowd in the Dickens room, where a reception was held and breakfast served. bride arrived on Wednesday evening from San Francisco. After dinner the bride and bridegroom left for Ashcroft, and intend to return to Victoria for the opening of the legislature in January. Burns' Night. Mr. J. Gr. Brown has in preparation a programme for Burns' night, January 25th. The St. Andrew's Society of this city have generously agreed not only to leave this night open for Mr. Brown's concert, so far as they are concerned, but also to lend him every aid in their power to make it successful. » * * Holiday Weddings. On the 21st inst., Mifls Emily Jane Middleton and Mr. George E. F. Sutton, of this city, were married bv the Rev. W. Baugh Allen in Christ Church Cathedral. After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom and a number of friends sat down to the wedding feast at the residence of Mr. Callow. Fort street. At Ridmnr Ranch, Okanagan. on Brief Items. Mr. Justice Irving, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis in the Jubilee Hospital, is rapidly recovering. • • • The next meeting of the Twentieth Century Club will be on Friday, January 6th, instead of January 5th, as previously announced, in the A.O.TJ. W. hall. • • • The business men of Duncans on Saturday last presented Mr. Harry Williams, agent of the E. & N. Railway Company, with a substantial Christmas gift,, comprising a complete smoker's outfit and a respectable sum of mnocy. • V • The Daughters of Pity provided Christmas trees, prettily decorated and loaded with presents, for the celebration at the Jubilee Hospital. At. fi.30 on Christmas morning the nurses visited the wards and sang Christmas carols. There were special services in the afternoon, when an excellent address was given by Rev. A. Ewing. On Monday the patients (those of them who could stand for it) were treated to plum pudding and other Christmas delicacies. »"'*' rt Courts Victoria and Northern Light, Ancient Order Foresters, will hold their annual Christmas tree entertainment and social dance in A. O.II.W. Hnll on Tuesday, January 3rd, commencing at 7.30 p.m. The most delicious sweetmeat now on the'market in Victoria and at the same time the most wholesome, is the HOME-MADE BUTTER TOP- PEE, manufactured by W. R. Hartley, 74 Yates street. Upjohn, K.C, is presenting the appeals of Phyllis's mother and the latter's present husband against the orders made by Sir Francis Jeune forbidding either of them to "harbor" the girl or aid her to disobey the order of the court that she should remain in her father's custody. "Very well, then," answered the presiding Lord Justice, "we will go on with this case on Thursday." Prior to the adjournment, Mr. Graze- brook recounted how on the last occasion, when the president had ordered the girl into custody of the tipstaff, she had broken away and fled down the passage. Her mother, now Mrs. Danby, had stood on one side, not lifting a finger on her daughter's behalf. That fact alone, claimed Mr. Grazebrook, ought to prove that neither Mrs. Danby nor her present husband was aiding or abetting the girl. The court of chancery will he moved in the matter— that being the most dignified and hopeless of British institutions—and for this purpose a "next friend" for Plivllis had to be appointed. At the rising of the appeal court the Lords Justices were informed that the president had made the required direction, and had named Phyllis's paterrtal uncle as her "next friend" to take the required proceedings. Lord Justice Vaughan Williams shook his head sadly. * * • The unusual circumstance of a woman being sued for breach of promise excited great interest among those present at Leeds assizes recently. The plaintiff was Mr. Norman Gibbs, aged thirty-nine, managing clerk to Messrs. Marsh & Son, solicitors, Rotherham, and the defendant was a young lady of fortune named Bertha Waring Spencer, aged twenty-two, daughter of Mr. A. W. Spencer, farmer, of Lamboote Grange, Fotherbnm. Mr. Tindal Atkinson, K.C. in opening the case for the plaintiff, said,his client merely wanted damages in respect of a sum of monev which he could ill afford to 53 Douglas SL. (£. A J. Clyde, Sole Agent fortthe §ouvenir Stoves and UNIQUE SCALP SPECIALIST Manicuring and Hair Dressing Parlors, Room 2 McGregor Bit. Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Massaging a Specialty. DANCING ACADEMY A. 0. U. W. Hall M.LESTER Member National Association Maatera ot Dancing. Classes—Monday ev'g, Advanced. Wednesday] ev'g, Beginners.- Friday evening, intervieaj iate. Alternate Thursdays, Club night. Phone B1089. Mr. Chamberlain announced at a meeting of the council of Birmingham University that Mr. Richard Pevton had offered £10,500 for the endowment of a chair of music on the condition thnt the first occupant should be Sir Edward Elgar. The offer was cordially accepted, and it was resolved to call the chair the "Richard Peyton Chair of Music." Sir John Holder offered, £1,000 for the provision of supplementary musical teaching at the university. • • • At the Comedy theatre on the 5th inst., "Charley's Aunt" was revived, to the very evident satisfaction of the audience, who laughed as heartily as another generation laughed when the amusing farce was drawing all London to the Globe theatre. Mr. Brandon Thomas resumed his original part of Sir Francis Chesney. and Mr. Stanley Cooke made a very acceptable successor to Mr. Penley. Signor Ernesto Claud io VIOLINIST Of the Conservtaory of Music, Napolil (Italy), in addition to tuition on the| Violin, Mandolin and Guitar, will conduct a special class in the art of accompaniment, to a limited number of ad-j vanced piano pupils. Apply at studio,.] over Imperial Bank, corner Yates and] Government Streets. ment, and then replied: "Weel, I was just wonderin' that mysel'. Ye | see. he died at twa o'clock." When you have read The Week mail it to some friend in the country. It will be welcome. If you have any special line to clear, say so in The Week. Then you will clear it. The Week is wide open—whether you have a story to tell, a song to sing, or something you want to sell. To subscribers it costs a penny a week and "The Week" is worth it. If you can afford only a small advertisement don't get it lost in the daily papers. It will be seen in "The Week." Put it there. A Penny a Week and The Week is worth it. Subscribe for the new year. A Scotch doctor who was attend- in'" n laird had instructed the butler of the house in the art of taking and recording his master^ temperature with the thermometer. On repairing in the house one morning, he was niflt bv the butler to whom he said: "Well. John, I hope the laird's tera- wrature is not, any higher today." The mnn looW Mizzled for a mo- Thomas Fogarty, the illustrator; was talking about modern fashions in dress. "It is hard to keep up with the fashions," he said. "They are cer- tainlv confusing. The other night at the theatre a man in the rear seat all of a sudden jumped up excitedly. " 'Down with that red umbrella in front!' he cried. "But his wife pulled him back into his chair. , " 'For mercy sake, hush!' she whispered. 'That isn't an umbrella; it's a new winter4 hat.' " WHEN WE LAUGH. Stopping the Paper. "I've stopped my paper, yes, I hev,; I didn't like to do it. But the editor got too smart And I'll allow he'll rue it. I am a mafi as pays his debts, (• And I won't be insulted. So when the editor gets smart I want to be consulted. I took his paper eleven years, An' helped him all I could, sir, An' when it comes to dunnin' me, I didn't think he would, sir; But that he did, and you can bet It made me hot as thunder. Says I, Pi stop that, sheet, I will, . If the cussed thing goes under I I hunted up the measly whelp 1 An' for his cunnin caper I paid him 'leven years an' quitl Yes, Sir. I've stopped his paper.] he ,• Tip WEEi^r ^TURPAyr >.£flp«4M, 1904 * the Stage 820(1 The Grand..■ ...J-'i..'-.: * The Grand theatre on Johnson Sitreet has enjoyed exceptionally good husiness'.iall the Week, the perform- lance Jbaing fully deserving of it. It j not every week that severn acta of buck nierit are to be seen in any theatre, and particularly at such low prides i&lruje at the popular jdhn- [iso street play house. The Kalmos, iuifphy ^aiid Andrews, Fyne " and )andy, Wm. Gross, E; J. Appleby [ind Frederic Roberts, all contribute to furnishing as enjoyable an entertainment as can be imagined. The [how is brought, to a close with the aost laughable moving picture that [las ever been exhibited in the city. For next week Manager Jamieson announces another strong bill, whieh vill include the Eingsleys, in an ec- tcentric comedy musical act; Gene ■King, a phenomenal baritone and his [wonderful performing dog lAttie; [Raubs and "Von" Kaufman, in an |orjginal sketch entitled "My Coun- Sweetheart"; Wills and Collins, |traversty duo, in "A Day in Madrid," and Smith and Chester, operatic duettists. Mr. Roberts will [sing the illustrated song "For Old Tunes' Sake," and the moving pictures illustrate incidents in the life of Kit Carson. Monday being a holiday, two matinees will be given, (commencing at 2.30. v '.)■ ....••• Savoy Theatre. The management of this popular borne of vaudeville and burlesque has lurely reached the limit in securing Ihe attractions on the programme luring this week. Theatre-goers [aye shown their appreciation by litrht attesting the capacity of the louse, and bestowing hearty applause Ipoh the performers. Owens and laMarr are an. exceptionally clever [uo of dancers, with a style all thefr Iwn, and made a great hit. Anita TjeShontz, the Spanish midget, was a lose second in popular favor with V rag-time dancing and melodies, enevieve DeForrest is far above the Lrerage balladist. Mile. Laurendeau, popular baritone vocalist, met with fgrand reception, and the beautiful lustrated song, "For Sale — A ftby',' as sung by Mae Mulqueen, Its another feature. The applause [at greeted Marie Sparrow, Myrtle artelle, the Electric Clark Sisters, [orothy Heather, Viola LePage, Min- Adams, Jim Rowe, Bob Hewlette lid the regular stock company shows lat they are all still held high in Jipular favor. The Hewelette merry lirlesque offering was the "Filli- Ino Princess," a laughing political Ittire that caused no end of merri- lent. This mammoth show of novel- lies Will be withdrawn after to- light 's performance to make way for Inother extensive programme for the peek commencing Monday, January Jnd. Many new features are promised Ind the merry burlesque offering, f The Wizards of Boz," is said to >e," "hummer." It is arranged in vo acts, and introduces the entire fompany in the cast. Many surprises Ire in store for Savoy patrons next Iveek. .....--*........—-,*., Redmond Theatre. Large and enthusiastic have been Ithe-audiences attending this popular play-house during the week just end- ling, and it is no flattery to remark pat Mr. Redmond's company deserve pt; for no better productions at a low price have been given the public for nany a day. It would be useless to mention all l?f the clever players of the company, as they are to well known to our |theatre goers, but it is not out of place to call attention to the splendid work accomplished by the organization as a whole. It is no easy matter for the players Jto present the many different roles Ifor which they are cast, but each and every one so far has given faithful attention and taken up the work vith a spirit of determination. Tip Buccess of the company has been most pronounced, Victoria has bnjoyed nothing like it for many pars, and more than appreciates the enjoyable performances given. The week just ending witnessed |iwo exceedingly clever plays of a videly different character. The first vas billed as a fantastic comedy, and No it was, in every sense of the term. The. plot was hilarious and absolutely teemed with laughable situations and flimaxes. Mr. Redmond was at his pest as Peter Amos Dunn, and con- 'nlsed his auditors every time he appeared. The entire companv acqnit- led themselves with honor, giving one of the best comedy' entertainments: on record. ;■■!"■'■" £•■■•■••'*' ^'The Chicago ;TrtHii|»," a comedy: drama iii foirf" aetSj'filled out the week, and with its Btory of loVe and: hate mingled with laugh provoking comedy,was greatly enjoyed. Next week, beginning »ith a special New Year's matinee on Monday afternoon, "A Man of Mystery" is underlined^ Much is promised of it, and the beginning.of Mr. Redmond's eighth week may be looked forward to with pleasant anticipations. "Jane," a comedy written only to entertain, will be the offering for the last half of the coming week. On Wednesday another souvenir matinee is advertised, and on this occasion a souvenir portrait of Madam Myee will be presented to all attending. "! It will not be out of place to mention the excellent class of music played between acts by Director Sampson and his orchestra. * * * The Victoria Theatre. Holiday business has been very good at the Victoria Theatre, the change' of luck practically commencing" with a fine production of the musical burlesque, "A Chinese Honeymoon," which is a very fair example of the sort of medley of music hall music, music hall humor and pretty chorus girls that just now is so high in popular favor. It is better than most qf them. Last night Maxine Elliott, a charming actress who is very popular in Victoria, drew a large and fashionable audience to the theatre. The nlay was Clyde Fitch's "The Only Wi>-"." one of the few of that play- writer's numerous works that is worth while. Miss Elliott had good support, and the production was on an elaborate scale. « * * "Dorothy" on Monday. The Victoria Amateur Operatic Company will repeat their performance of the popular old English opera "Dorothy" at the Victoria Theatre on Monday evening next. Those who saw the first, performance can testify to the excellent manner in which the niece is staged and played. The cos- t'Vrne's and scenery are on the most elaborate scale, and a full orchestra under the direction of Mr. Finn Will snpplv the music. Mr. Finn is great- lv pleased with the showing made nt recent rehearsals. A new song and dance bv Mr. George Werner will be introduced by the bridesmaids in the third act. It is understood that the management went considerably behind financially over the production of this piece, and it is hoped that generous support will be accorded the amateurs on Monday so as to make ends meet. • e • Miss Ethel Green. Miss Ethel Green, the charming young singer, who took the part of "Lydia" in the production of "Dorothy" by the Victoria Amateur Operatic Company, has signed on with the Chinese Honeymoon Company, which appeared at the Victoria theatre on Tuesday last. Victorians generally will wish this talented young lady all kinds of good luck and success in her professional career. Miss Green will play the part of "Lydia" in the production of "Dor- othv" at the theatre on Monday, and will then join the "Chinese Honeymoon" Company. S6hati^.'l,may be given previous "to the production of a new play by Clyde Fitch.„ ;;;:": '■■: S3iSX.'; *• * * !.;ivl> A letter from MisS Kathryn "Kidder says: --"Mr. Warde am* myself are doing finely in the South. We are playing to large and decidedly enthusiastic audiences and our''tour is in every way a most gratifying success. I like the part of Salammbo and hope my next one will be just as good." Mr. Warde and Miss Kidder are doing so well that Wagen- hals & Kemper have decided to extend their tour to May 15th. The profits of this combination on the season will easily reach $50,000. STORIES OF THE STREET. The Liberal Press of the Yukon, just prior to the election, were boosting Mr. Congdon for Minister of Mines. Kootenay Liberals boosted Bill Galliher for. the same job, and Victoria Liberals know that Senator Bill is IT for the only Pacific Coast cabinet position. • • • A man played a practical joke on a store keeper in Duncans the other day, which the storekeeper turned very neatly to his advantage The man went into the store and asked for some string. The storekeeper was busy with his Christmas accounts and pointing to a big ball of string suspended over the counter told his customer to take as much as he wanted. The customer tied the end of the string to his dog's collar and sent the dog home, following himself. The storekeeper promptly advertised that all strings found on the roads led to his store. • • • And now Steve Jones is planning a b'™ hotel in Vancouver. • • • First real "wounding" case for months in Victoria, took place on Christmas eve. • • • . Puget Sound canners prescribe as a remedy for depletion of the salmon fisheries a total let-up of fishing during 1906 and 1908. A good scheme, but it won't work." • • • The number of cripples in the doll world to-day would keep a whole college of surgeons bpsy for a century. • * * , Santa Claus has assigned in favor of his creditors, but he will doubtless reconstruct in time for next Dec. 25th. i.^mvuui iu.su Victoria Fractloaal Mineral •lalm. ^Situated in the Mount Sieger, Division ol Chemainus District. Where located.—On the eaat slope oi Mount Brenton. ■■ ■-,;'•,. *-. • Take notice that, I.W. *,. Diet, agent lor the Mount Sicker and Brenton Mine., (Limited) Free Miners' Certificate Mo. B86247 intend,©!) days Irom da e hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a crown grant of the above claim. Ann further take notice that ac- lon under section 87 must be oominenced before the issuance of such rertiflcate ot Improvements. "./ ■'■:■■■■ ^ ' £ Dated this 14th day of November, ISM. .W.A.DIBR JUST KINDLE A FIRE. Helen Grantley tells this one: "I had heard many strange stories about the way some far Western railroads were operated; how the trains stopped at every wayside inn to take on or let off passengers, but never believed in them until I had an experience of my own. We left—and stflpped at a wayside station so long that I could go out and see what was the matter. The conductor of the train sat on a wall, smoking a clay pipe, and seeming in no hurry. 'What are we waiting for?' I asked. The conductor took the pipe out of his mouth, and pointed to the .summit of a mountain in the distance, observing: 'We will be off directly, Miss, there is one of our passengers coming.' " • • • A telegram from Chicago brings this information: "Blanche Walsh in the Yiddish play 'The Kreutzer Sonata' has scored a triumph. The local critics warmly praise her impersonation of the leading role and sav that it is the best work she has ever done in that citv. There were sixteen curtain calls the opening night." At the end of her Chicago engagement Miss Walsh goes to New York, opening there in January. A few performances of "The.Kreutzer A minister complained to one of his parishioners that he had tried in many ways to draw people to his church services, but with limited success. And he said, "Can you suggest any better plan?" "Yes," was the reply. "You know that a fire always attracts a crowd. So you just findle a fire in your pulpit and the house will be full." The minister thought he was joking, and was about to rebuke his irreverence, when he went on to say, "Haven't you read how Peter drew a crowd in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost? He was not a learned nor an eloquent man, but he went into the street with the fire in his heart, and flashing, no doubt from his eyes—the fire which had come down from Heaven in the upper room. He was all aglow with the conscious presence and power of the Holy Spirit, and hence it was that the multitude came together, and that three thousand of them were converted. Let it be noised abroad that your pulpit is ablaze with that Pentecostal fire and multitudes will come to hear you and many of them will be saved." LAND REGISTRY; ACT. In the matter of the Application of William Farrell for a Certificate of Indefeasible Title to Subdivision Lots D and E of the Garbally Estate (Map 116) Vietoria District (now Vietoria City). Notice is hereby given that it is my intention to issue a Certificate of Indefeasible Title to the above land to William Farrell on the 6th day of February, 1905, unless, in the meantime, a valid objection thereto be made to me in writing by a person claiming an estate or interest thereim or in any part of it. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar-General. Land Registry Office, Vietoria, B. C, 31st October, 1904. NOTICE Victoria, B. C, Nov. 30th, 1904. I hereby present a complete statement as to James Cameron Walters' expenditures during the late general elections, Nov. 3rd, 1904. Advertisement and printing fll7 00 Hall rent 28 60 Incidentals 10 00 Carfare 160 Clarion newspaper. 20 00 $167 10 Arne John Arnason, agent for James Cameron Wattets. Received the above the 21st day of December, 1904 HINKSON SIDDALL, Returning Officer Electoral District of Victoria City r&0&-«M Savoy Theatre W. G. Stevenson, Mgr. WEEK OF JANUARY a, 1905 Grand Holiday Vaudeville Victoria Theatre Matinee and Night, Monday, January 2, 1905 The Victoria Amateur Operatic Company will reproduce by request the Popular Comedy Opera, "Dorothy" (By Permission.) Under the able direction of J. M. Finn. Full Orchestra, Special Scenery. Elaborate Costumes. Matinee at 2.30 p.m. sharp. Prices to any part of the bouse, children 25c, adults 50c. The evening performance will commence at 8 p.m. sharp. Prices—75c., 50c. and 25c. Seats now on sale at Waitt's Music Hewlette's Merry Burlesquers and Trocadero Vaudevilles In the Merry Burlesque, "Tbe Wizardess of Owens and LaMarr Anita DeSchoritz Genevieve DeForrest Electric Clark Sisters Mile Laurendeau Marie Sparrow . Minnie Adams Mae Mulqueen Myrtle Bartelle Dorothy Heather Bob Hewlette Admission I5 and 25c. '0. ADM. I riatinees ioc. all over. DAILY '*.* 6 R fl D aoc. Res. Seats Management of ROBT. JAIIIBSON. WEEK OF JAN. 2 IheKingsburys .. Eccentric Comedy Musical Act Gene King Phenomenal Baritone and Hie Wonderful Performing Dog Nettie Wm. SIS Rawls and " Von" Kaufman Original Sketch "My Country Sweetheart" Wills and Collins Travesty Duo in "A Day in Madrid" Addie Lillian Smith and Cheater Operatic Duettists Frederic Roberta Illustrated Song "For Old Times Sake'? New Moving Pictures Johnson Street Oo where the crowd goes A PRAYER OF HUMILITY. An old painter of Sienna, after standing for a long time in silent meditation before his canvas with hands crossed meekly on his breast and head bent reverently low, turned away, saying:. "May God forgive me that I did not do it better." Many people as they come to the close of their life, and'look back at what they have done with their opportunities and privileges, and at what they are leaving as their finished work to be their memorial, can only pray with like sadness: "May God forgive me that I did not do it better." Just for a Smile. "I hear your engagement is off, dear." "Yes it was a case of heart failure."—Life. Redmond Theatre Victoria's Popular Family Play House Eighth Week and Still In Business Week Commencing Monday Matinee, New Years The Greatest of all Melo-Dramas "The Man of Mystery" This remarkable play will be seen for three days only, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Matinee and Night, Speoial New Year's Matinee Monday Afternoon. Souvenir Matinee Wednesday. Madam Myee's portrait will be presented to all attending this performance. Thursday, Friday, Saturday Matinee and Night The Jolly Laugh Producer 44 Jane " "She's a good sort. See her." Night Prices, 10 and 25 Cents Phone No. 822 Call us up and Reserve Your Seats Curtain Rises Evening 8:16. All Matinees 2:15. If you have beauty, We can take it; If you have none, We can make it. Savannah, Photo Studio, Fort 8t Le Petit Crystal Has the Finest Aggregation of Artists this week ever seen in this city. Come and See us, You will be pleased. The Lyric Broad Street Between Yates and Johnson VICTORIA'S ORIGINAL (HOME OF Polite Vaudeville T A. Johnson. Proir"»<;T* id Mil»g B.C. Saddlery Co. Ltd 44 Yates St., Victoria. Large assortment of English and Mexican Saddles, Harness, Buggy Robes, Trunks, Dog Collars. repairing: is one of our specialties. Come and look at our prices. PHONE No. 204 a THE WEEK, SATURDAY, DEC: 31,1904 ' WANTBD-AN APOLOGY. V ,' saeMBiijaaw Well-Known Member of The Week > Staff Comes to the Rescue at a I Critical Moment. ■; The aspect Of a newspaper office is generally somewhat dreary. On one 'day of this.week this office was particularly so. The Proprietor had sunk back in a despairing attitude in the only comfortable chair in the place, and the Editor had collapsed into the waste paper basket amidst all kinds of rejected poems and angry letters from subscribers who had not received ■their copies of "Christmas Week." The atmosphere of the place was distinctly enervating and dull. No stranger drifting in from the cold outside would have believed for a moment that he was in the office of the most enterprising and successful newspaper in British Columbia. And why this thusnessf Thusly. On the desk before the proprietor lay an open letter from Mr Chas. H. Lugrin, former proprietor of the paper—in the days when it had not taken on the wings of geni- ■ us and flown above the status of a - political organ. Not a letter of congratulation. Not a bit of it. Not an expression of thankfulness that it devolved upon him no longer to meet the inevitable printer's bill. Not at all. Just a letter from Chas. H. Lugrin in his capacity as Solicitor, and written on behalf of another gentleman whose first two names also are Chas. H., and threatening the most 'direful of things—a prosecution for criminal libel I Therefore was it that the Proprietor-gloomed darkly in the one comfortable chair. Therefore was it that the Editor was trying to hide himself in the immense receptacle for rejected poems and angry subscribers' letter*. "A eold, empty, damp cell," moan- ed the Editor through the chinks of the waste paper basket, "and meals hike warm and greasy at 25 cents a meal." "Shut up!" said the Proprietor. "It's you that will be shut up," retorted the Editor. "Rats!" said the Proprietor. "Nothing larger than mice could get in where you're going," said the Editor, and like all editors and most women he had the last word. There Was«a "rat, tei> tat," at the window. * ' i|;£ii«|;??f. The Proprietor shivered and the Editor dived further into the depths of the waste paper basket. There entered The Monkey "What's ud? said the Monkey. The Proprietor pointed to the threatening letter. The Monkey perused it, and struck it Jimmy Britt attitude. "Let me at him!" quoth he. | "No go," said the Editor. "Would v mean an action against you for assault and battery. You wouldn't be able to pay the fine, and you would be locked up. What would The Week do Without you?" "True," observed the Monkey: "I never thought of that. But on re- perusal of this—er—er^-legal document, it appears to me that"—the Monkey smothed his whiskers and blinked at the letter. "It appears to me that all that is required is an apology." "Never!" exclaimed the Proprietor. "Well, hardly ever," said the Editor. "But I did it once before. I was taken unawares by a large man armed to the teeth." "Like me," grinned the Monkey, displaving a very fine array of grinders. "But tell me," he'added, "is this letter really loaded V "Eh?" exclaimed Proprietor and Editor at onee. "I mean have you been publishing any criminal libels on Chas. H. the Second?" "Of course not," said the Proprietor. "Then, gentlemen," said the Mon- kev. "let me fix this little difficulty thus: "To Mr. Chas. H. Gibbons and,| others interested: "Bv these presents be it known That. - "If at anv time The Week published any libel upon yon, it never intended to do so. "But, if it did, it hereby apolo- eizes in full.' retracts and repudiates nnv such libel against so good, peaceable and worthy subject of our Sov- nraen Lord, tbe King. It never contrived or unlawfully intended to hurt, injure or prejudice thy good name, fame, credit, or exhaustive r<"«itation. anv snch base, villainous p»il or pernicious intention, to the (.-ntrnrv notwithstanding. It never intended to unlawfully, wickedly or maliciously traduce, defame or vilify the aforesaid Charles H. in his character as reputed, secured or respected by and amongst all good and worthy liege subjects of our Sovereign Lord the King or foreign potentates to whom he was or is in anywise known. It well knows that the aforesaid Charles H. was and is a good, moral and pious person whereof all readers will also please take notice and govern themselves accord- ingdy. This fraternal greeting upon the occasion of the New Year it herewith sends in lieu of gold coin of the realm of standard weight and fineness, calling for thy forgiveness, Oh! CharlesH., as no ill-will.affected its ebullitions, and if ever such did 'tis changed to penitence severe, and fairly flows from it in tearful tides, i.e., the Penitence. God Save the King." A The Week Weekly Review, Magazine and Newspaper, Published at 35 Port Street by S. A. G. FINCH. WATCH THE CHINAMAN! Lady Writes Some Wise Advice on the All-Important Subject of Cookery. The basis, of life is health, and the foundation of health is good cooking. I would say to the average Victoria housekeeper who complains of the "expense" of cooking: Have you any idea how many dainty silk stockings or French kid gloves you could buy with the value of what is thrown away every week in your kitchen, of the nice chiffons and the laces that are carried off in that barrel at your back door—not to mention the money you expend for drugs for indigestion? The waste in an ordinary kitchen presided over by a twenty-five-dollar- month jewel would buy more pretty frou-frou things than the average woman could wear in a year. To begin at the root of the evil—your soups. John Chinaman is given a mass of meat, and bones say, for example, seven or eight pounds. These as a rule he places in one receptacle uncut, and, as he has no idea of the chemical action of heat on food, literally keeps the pot boiling. Result, a very little strong jelly, the product of the bone. The meat gravies which have to be coaxed out by gentle cooking have evaporated into the air. This' jelly, with a plentiful addition of Worcester sauce and inferior sherry is served up as the basis of the meal. On the other hand, let the bone and meat be separated and subjected to different degrees of heat—the bone taking considerably1 more heat than the flesh, the result will be, if properly treated and flavored with a few vegetables and herbs, a nourishing and delicious dish. Then the fish: Very few people know that fish ought to be plunged in nearly boiling water and kept gently simmering till cooked, and also that the addition of a handful of salt, an onion, carrot and bunch of herbs, forming what Monsieur Crap- eau calls a court bullion. In addition, a cup of cheap claret or sati- terne is an improvement, but not a necessity. Then the sauce, flour and butter as rule, highly flavored with that coarsest and most pungent of condiments, Worcester sauce (which is ruled out of every French kitchen) utterly obliterating the flavor of the fish if any happens to remain after a course of rapid boiling. For a good sauce take the fish bones; water, a few vegetables and herbs, making a stock that by and bye you can delicately thicken with an egg and flavor with a glass of good chabis or some anchovy. Alas for the stews and hashes! Boarding house hash is a terror to tlie laud, but it should not be. Careless cooking, boiling instead of gently stewing, and often without a cover to the saucepan (a most important item) is the cause. Our French friends make a perfect science of these little rechauffes, serving up daintv, digestible dishes out of what we often throw away (especially in this country, where Chinese cooks arc universal), or serve up—and possibly res-ret—-as that overlasting stew. Cold meat, cookery being a necessary evil may easily be made more attractive and a moderately healthful form of food. All cookery depends on care and accuracy. Devote some of your leisure time to cooking; look on it as a fine art, (even the aesthetic Ruskin looks on "