The Week 71 British Columbia Newspaper and Review-. Published at Victoria, B. e. HALL & WALKER Agenta WELLINGTON COLLIERY COMPANY'S COAL 1232 Government St. Telephone 83 Vol. IX. No. Eighth Yeae THE WEEK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1911 Eighth Yeak One Dollak Per Annum SUPPRESSING THE NEWS The Week has on several occasions A'oiced public opinion in complaining of the manner in which the Victoria Dailies systematically suppress important neAvs items. This complaint has reached The Week at different times from many quarters and some persons have professed to see in the peculiar policy adopted some feature of a community of interests between the papers and corporations whose purposes might be served by withholding from the public important information. The Week does not share this vieAV, but is not surprised that the unfortunate policy of the papers in question should engender it. Take the case of Kesserich v. The Wellington Colliery (.''ompany, whieh involved a claim of $8,000 by a poor widow as monetary compensation for thc loss of her husband in the Extension explosion. This case was of great public interest; it occupied two Aveeks in the bearing; a number of expert Avitnesses Avere called, and the Avhole subject of colliery explosions, one of vital importance to a milling community came under review. In addition the attitude of the management of the mine and of important Government officials Avas in question, and yet, beyond an occasional note to the effect :hat the trial Avas progressing, no facts Avere >'iven to the public, and when the case Avas finally decided in favour of the Colliery Company the local press dismissed the matter in a notice of six lines. Eight years ago, Avhen the greatest compensation i-ase of tliis kind whicli has been heard in ho Province of British Columbia Avas bc- I'ore the Assize Court in Nelson, the Nelson Daily News gave practically a verbatim report of the evidence, occupying al some times as much as two Avhole pages pe lay. The result Avas that the people of [the Kootenay, and hundreds on the outside, were furnished with a splendid report md obtained a liberal education on a sub- feet which effects many interests, and vvhich is of special importance because it io keenly affects the well-being of the poor [vidows and orphans avIio are left to lament hese great mining catastrophes, often in ixtreme poverty. It would be interesting o know why the Victoria papers practic- lly ignored so important a case, especially vhen their policy could only bo construed I is favouring the defendant company. ■There is another matter on which the Vienna papers have been practically silent, ind that is the Chinese Investigation at ancouver. It is easy to understand why The Times has nothing to say, but how can he Colonist be excused for publishing only i few occasional paragraphs, some days liothing at all, when an investigation is bong conducted whicii furnishes the Van- louver papers Avith matter running to several pages a day and which involves in a Inost intimate sense the character and eon- uct of some of the leading men in the 'rovince and beyond question the very [tatua of the Liberal party . The Colonist ian excuse itself for refraining from coin- Inent while the matter is ''sub judice"; it tannot excuse itself for deliberately Avith- lolding the news of what is transpiring, ind the only feasible explanation is that he editor of the Colonist is unwilling to lissist in uncovering the "feet of clay" Ivhich his former idol and political leader s found to possess. There is one other natter Avhich mav or may not be fairly placed in this category; it is the Temple- Inan-Jardine incident. Everybody in Vic- oria, and thousands of people throughout he Dominion, kneAV at the time Avhat happened in the upper room at the Post Office iome months ago. The local papers, perhaps out of consideration for the discredit- id minister, suppressed the item. So far, so good, but where is the consistency of their policy, when after the lapse of several months they de\'ote columns to retailing every feature of the incident when the member for Esquimalt brings the matter ii]) in the House . The Week is only voicing a very general public opinion when it declares that the local papers systematically suppress important neAvs and at the present moment if it were not for the enterprise of tho Vancouver Province and the Vancouver World in selling their afternoon papers daily on the streets of Victoria, Ave should know practically nothing of the proceedings in one of the most important enquiries ever held in British Columbia. AVhat is the true explanation ? A DIRTY BUSINESS There is an old saying, "Truth Avill out," ancl the proceedings in the local Legislature and elseAvhere during the present week certainly emphasize the statement. Goaded to desperation by the illegal and vindictive action of the organizer of the Liberal party in Esquimalt— an action which is all the more despicable if what Mr. Jardine says about tlieir personal relations is true—the member for Esquimalt has given his version of the circumstances Avhich led up to the "scrap" in the Post Office building, and to his desertion of the Liberal party. That some importance is attached to Mr. Jar- dino's deliverance is evidenced by the fact that Avith all speed Mr. John Oliver, the Cincinnatus of Delta and the leader of the Liberal party in British Columbia, Avas rushed doAvn to a public meeting at Esquimalt to give his own and the Honourable William Templeman's version of the matter. Furthermore, the latter gentleman considered it a matter of such importance that he gave a long i liter vieAV to a press representative at OttaAva, in order, if possible, to discount the effect of Mr. J aril ine's impassioned attack. The Week has neither space nor inclination to deal at any length with so nauseous a subject. Simmered doAvn into a feAV Avords it amounts to this: that a decent, hard-Avorking painter Avas bitten by the bug of political ambition and like too many decent men sacrificed his business to his politics. Although tolerated by his party because he could Avin votes he was only tolerated, and he found Avhat many other politicians haA-e found, that while he Avas good enough to serve the purposes of his party he Avas not good enough to receive the light hand of fellowship. This naturally rankled and when he considered that he had been unfairly treated in connection with his election expenses it is easy to understand that his feeling toward thc Hon. William Teni- pleman aviis anything but cordial. Hence the quarrel and personal chastisement of that gentleman. The answer of Mr. Templeman to all this is that at the very moment Avhen the assault took place he Avas taking Mr. Jardine to task for "graft" in that the member for Esquimalt having been allotted a painting contract at the Quarantine Station fo thc amount of $2,000 had deliberately done $8,000 worth of painting and collected fhe money. The Week certainly holds no brief for Mr. Jardine, but if this is the Avorst that Mr. Templeman can say about him the laugh Avill not be on the member for Esquimalt. If Mr. Templeman had been able to say that Mr. Jardine had collected $8,000 for $2,000 worth of work the position would have been different. There is no suggestion so far that the Avork was not actually done; the complaint is that more aviis done than Avas ordered. Once on a time the Hon. William frankly declared on a public platform that he Avas "no politician." This matter has certainly proved it. For Avhat everybody is iioav asking is Avhy, if Mr. Jardine had been guilty of an enormous crime, no complaint Avas made at the time. The money Avas paid and Mr. Jardine as member received the full support of the Liberal party including that of the Hon. AVilliam Templeman and Air. Ralph Smith. No doubt Mr. Jardine's political career is ended, as that of the Hon. AVilliam Templeman Avas ended when his oavii felloAV citizens turned him doAvn at the last Federal election. Since then, his excursion to the North has been disastrous from a political standpoint, and so Avell does he knoAV that he could not again secure a nomination there that he has already laid his plans for another attempt in A'ictoria. His chances of success are not enhanced by the proceedings of the last feAV Aveeks in A'ancouver and Victoria. last, anything that might endanger our status as a part of the British Empire, and that Ave fear such a treaty as proposed might easily prove to be the entering of a Avedge that Avould eventually result in a separation of our interests from those of the Motherland. "That we hereby record the unalterable opposition of this board to the proposed reciprocity treaty wi th the United States, . Avhich treaty Avould involve the country in dangers not yet fully realized, and Ave consider that the Go\'crnment should first ascertain the opinion of the Avhole country on this question, and receive a definite mandate thereon before committing it to a change so revolutionary as this reversal of its entire policy, threatening not only the trade but also the more vital interests of Canada as a nation." RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT Now that the proposed Reciprocity Agreement with the United States has been generally canvassed it is possible to express an opinion based upon more careful consideration and reflection than was possible at the time of the last issue of The AVeek. The brief adverse opinion then expressed has been strengthened by the general chorus of condemnation both in Canada and the Motherland. So far as British Columbia is concerned the proposed Agreement, if ratified, Avill inflict serious injuries on our trade. It Avill flood the market with American fruit, poultry and eggs, and though this might not be an unmixed evil if prices Avere substantially reduced, there is little reason to hope that the produce combine Avhich so effectively maintains prices at present Avill abandon its policy. In any event the consequences to land settlement cannot fail to be serious; at the present moment it is difficult enough with our limited market to find a profitable outlet for farm produce in so sparsely settled a Province. The one thing which British Columbia needs is increased population; anything Avhich curtails settlement will check this. Free lumber will injure British Columbia because, as is Avell known to all Avho have studied the question, the removal of the duty will enable American mills to monopolize the Prairie trade, and that is the biggest market for British Columbia lumber. The greatest objection, however, Avhich The AVeek has to the Reciprocity Agreement is that it endorses a retrograde policy. It is a return to a condition of affairs which Avas discussed more than tAventy years ago when the Toronto gang, whieh has fattened on its exploitation of the Laurier Government aviis a unit in favour, not merely of Reciprocity with the United States, but of Annexation. The AVeek does not for a moment question the sincerity of Mr. Fielding and Mr. Paterson; neither can it, hoAvever, forget that both Avere Secessionists, and in this matter it does not trust their judgment. .It regards the Reciprocity Agreement as a blow at British Preference and at Imperial sentiment, and in expressing this opinion it cannot do better than quote the series of Resolutions passed at a recent meeting of the .Montreal Board of Trade, which seem fo go to the very root of the matter and which, unless The AA'eek is greatly mistaken, will be found to voice Canadian sentiment: "Resolved that Ave, the members of the Montreal Board of Trade, in annual meeting assembled, believe that the sober sense of tho country as a Avhole is against any change in the trade policy under whicii Canada has groAvn to her present admitted state of prosperity. "That avc consider it to be the bounden duty of every Canadian to resist to the THE COAL MINES ACT The Premier as Minister of Mines is to be congratulated on the admirable measure whicii is now before the House and on the able anil exhaustive speech in Avhich he introduced it. It is not a little surprising that a man of so many activities and responsibilities should have been able to acquaint himself to such a remarkable extent with the technicalities of mining and the details of the Bill. The AVeek with some practical knowledge of the subject has no hesitation in saying that Avhen this Bill becomes law, British Columbia Avill have the best coal mining hnvs in the Avorld. Not perfect, but probably as perfect as conditions A\'ill admit of. The Bill is conceived mainly in the interest of the miner and for his protection, and if honestly lived up to will tend greatly to minimise the dangers of this most hazardous calling. The British Columbia Government has been almost a pioneer in the establishment of rescue stations and rescue apparatus, and it is to be hoped that the Minister Avill see his Avay to comply with the request of the Operators' Delegation and assist in the establishment of central stations for the supply of oxygen, unless, whicii Avould be preferable, it is feasible to make such arrangements through a local firm. The AA'eek strongly endorses the attitude of the Government with reference to the appointment of sub-inspectors; the suggestion of the Labour members that these very valuable public servants should be elected by a vote of the miners Avould assuredly not work out Avell in practice. Such a method Avould not tend to efficiency and would weaken the protection Avhich the Government is so anxious to extend. There is one important matter which is bound to be dealt with sooner or later and which it would have been well to have settled at the present moment; that is the separation of the Goal ..Alines Department from the Min- eralogical. (.'oal mining is developing at such a pace that the time has come when it should have a Departmental head of its own. Coal mining has little in common with metalliferous mining and the control of both, subject ahvays to the Department, should be vested in a specialist. The British Government has adopted this course by appointing Professor Redmayne, recently of the Birmingham University, as Chief Inspector, but in reality as advisor and controller, in no instance is there any connection between the Coal milling and Mineralogical Departments; they are absolutely separate with separate heads, and both branches of mi important industry Avould benefit if the system Avere adopted here. On the whole, hoAvever, there can be nothing but praise for an admirable measure, and for the exceptionally able manlier in which it was expounded by the Premier. THE WEEK, SATUKDAY, EEBKUAKY 4, 1911 At The Street Corner Cy TUB LOUNQER I suppose that the vast majority of my readers have been at some period of their lives more or less devoted students of the "Bard of Avon," but there is one play with which for some reason or other the public is not very familiar, though to my mind the characters therein depicted are amongst the most striking to be found in the Avhole collection. I refer to "Cymbeline," and I would recommend it to the notice of those avIio care to dip once more into the Avaters of Shakespearean literature. Posthumus, a Roman soldier in Britain, has a sweetheart in Rome and he entrusts his so-called friend Iachimo with a message to her. Iach- irno, fancying himself a lady-killer wagers Posthumus that the lady, Imogen, is not on a par with Caesar's Avife and on his arrival in the Capital makes love to her. Being scornfully repulsed and feeling that his "amour propre" demands that he shall take back proofs, however false, of the success of his adventure, he hides himself in a chest in Imogen's apartments and taking advantage of her unconscious state whilst asleep discovers some birthmarks on her bosom, the modern version is a mole on the knee. Armed with these proofs he goes back to Britain to confound the deceived hero. But someone will say, "What on earth is the Lounger going through all this rigmarole for? What has it got to do with the Street Corner?" My friends, there are some things which have to be approached in a circuitous manner, and I will content myself by saying in explanation just this and nothing more. A dress re- hersal of Act II. Scene II. was held in a house in Victoria West during the latter part of last week, the same being conducted under more modern conditions and, presumably, as a direct result of the present insane policy of non-segregation. I can't help thinking that if the authorities at Ottawa had been cognisant of the desperate poverty which appears to prevail at the Victoria Law Courts, they Avould have withheld their order concerning the flying of flags on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset, until such time had elapsed as might be necessary to obtain by popular subscription a flag for the said building. At present there hangs above the edifice sacred to thc cause of Justice a ragged piece of cheese-cloth; at least it looks like cheese-cloth. On one side, the side which is not visible from the upper part of Bastion Street it is a dirty white; on the other there is a faint representation of the Union Jack; perhaps it wiuld be more correct to say that the idea conveyed to the mind by the eye is that it is supposed to be a Union Jack. I should not like to sAvear to it. In the name of all that is good and beautiful let us have a flag that is a flag and not a ragged, dirty piece of cloth that the average boy would be ashamed to be seen dead in the street with on the 24th of May. It is an insult to the Union Jack; it is an insult to Justice, and it is a crying disgrace to Victoria as a whole and to some individual in particular that the Law Courts of the Capital of a Province like British Columbia should have such a sorry emblem of what is our national pride flaunting its shabby condition and cheap material before the eyes of our numerous visitors. * * * It has been suggested to me that the citizens of Victoria would do well to see to it that there was some committee formed which Avould have the privilege of considering the various improvements about to be made from an architectural point of view. It is more or less a truism that the general utility man is not blessed with an eye for the beautiful, and it is in consequence of this that we fulfil the purpose for whicli they were erected, but which entirely fail to please the eye because use and not beauty was the one and only idea which the builder's mind Avas capable of holding. There is plenty of Art in Victoria, spelt with a capital "A" too. Why cannot representatives from the Architects' Association, from the various Fine Arts Clubs and from the City form a critical committee which would be capable of passing upon proposed improvements from the artistic point of view? I am given to understand that the plans for the neAV public convenience to be erected at the corner of the Causeway call for an eye-sore. There is absolutely no reason why a building of this description should not be made as pleasing to the eye as possible. In Seattle they have solved this particular problem by erecting a structure which may be styled magnificent in the central part of the town. However, in Victoria we are all too much inclined to do things in a hurry, leaving details to anyone avIio will take the trouble to concern himself with them. In this way slums and sky-line disfigurements are created sufficient to damn any city with pretensions to be called "The Beautiful." Amongst the blind the one-eyed man is king and a fair informant tells me that this is the analogy on which Superior Street Avas so called. It appears that there was a time when this main thoroughfare from the City to the Outer Wharf was really the best of a bad lot and with the advent of the car tracks became of such vast importance and shone with such a lustrous halo that a grateful neighborhood conferred upon it the Order of the Name. Alas, the street has done nothing since that time to deserve its proud distinction and in the same way in which a good man when he does go Avrong goes very, very Avrong, Superior Street, so far from being the joy of the Bay has become its despair. * * * Another proof of the universality with whicli The Week is read has come to hand since the last issue. I have been accused of lack of geographical education because I asserted that Lake Superior was the largest body of fresh water in the world, and that it owed its name to that fact. This statement has been freely contradicted. I' would beg my critics to study the folloAving figures which are taken from the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Lake Superior is 350 miles long by 100 miles wide. Michigan, Avhich comes next is 320 by 80 and Lake Baikal is 330 by 40. If by any chance the authority quoted has omitted mention of a lake larger than Superior, I am from Missouri and would like to be shown. I understand that in my zeal to protect the public consumer and to assist a little in the present campaign for cheaper coal I have unwittingly trodden on the corns of some firms who are engaged in the trade. A reference was made in a more or less facetious paragraph in my last week's contribution to wet and dry sacks and short Aveight. Needless to say this could not possibly apply to the first-class firms avIio advertise in The Week. I sincerely hope that the base suspicion is foundationless in any event and in justice to the retail dealers I think I ought to say that everybody who has studied the subject knows where the excessive profit is made and that it is not in their department. * * * I should very much like to sec a law similar to the one in operation in France become effective throughout the whole world, having of course particular reference to Victoria. That is a stamp tax on every advertisement appearing on public streets. FeAV things look so disfiguring as staring posters announcing the excellent qualities of somebody's soap, or another person's soup or yet a third party's cigarettes and tobacco. To say nothing of all the extravagant theatrical notices which appear with sria BOWES' BUTTERMILK TOILET LOTION Abolishes redness or roughness of the face, heals chaps or chaffing, counteracts the bad effects of dust-laden winds on the complexion. Keeps the Skin Soft and Smooth. 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It is a very easy Avay of raising money either for the State or the City, and though it would not act as a deterrent whereby the City would profit from an artistic stand-point, it would at least give the aggrieved spectator the satisfaction of knowing that the perpetrator of the atrocities was having to pay for the somewhat doubtful privilege of making his goods a public nuisance. * * * It is said that the lot of those girls avIio work behind counters is far easier than it used to be. I will not dispute this though I may "hae ma doots." There Avas a remarkably good story lately in the Saturday Evening Post dealing Avith this subject and if, as would seem probable, it Avas written from real life, I shudder to think Avhat the conditions must have been before people ever even thought of having chairs provided for the unfortunate caterers to public taste. This I do know, that there are many stores where ventilation is the last thing considered. I do not speak of Victoria only, although I have one store in my mind's eye even in this earthly Paradise. Consider the Post-office. Take a steam-heated large-sized store, mostly patronised bl ladies, the majority of whom use scent concocted from different essences; add to these fumes those arising from the various articles exposed for sale, and see to it that there is no proper draught to dissipate the amalgamated odour engendered and you have an excellent GENUINE Piano Sale Almost daily Ave take in used Pianos in exchange as part payment for a Player Piano or Grand Piano. Look these prices over. We must sell them,—Ave don't want them in our stock. Kingsbury, Upright Grand, oak case, good as new. Regular price $525. Our closing out price $250 Haines Bros., Upright Grand, Avalntit case. Regular price $490. Our price $190 Mason & Risch, ebony case, good as neAV. Our price $250 Schuman, beautiful mahogany case, only used three months. Regular price $475. Our price $360 We have several other used upright pianos that will go from $45 ttj. It will pay you to investigate before buying elsewhere. Reasonable terms if desired. Montelius Piano House, Limited 1104 GOVERNMENT STREET, - VICTORIA, B. C. The name on the Label should be SCHMIDT'S, if you want the best in genuine imported Clarets and Burgundies. They have been on this market for the past fifteen years and stand for the Popular Choice. Por sale by all liquor dealers. "RADIGER & JANION 1318 Wharf Street 'British Columbia Agents GRACE and STRENGTH Result from ROLLER SKATING. No other form or exercise is half so pleasant and beneficial. Insure a good time by going to Assembly Roller Skating Rink FORT STREET PHONE 2317. L. C. POWELL. hot-bed for head-aches, nervous prostration and sundry other ills that humanity is heir to. * * * But it is the same throughout the whole Dominion. Personally I always suffer more from the heat in winter than I do in summer. I was nearly suffocated in my journey across the Continent, but to my astonishment my fellow-travellers appeared to revel in the tropical atmosphere which a considerate Company, knowing their wants, had provided. It Avas the same in hotels. Anything bcloAV zero outside and an Equatorial temperature within and still the cry ascended: "Stoke her up tliere." Why everybody doesn't die from pneumonia I can't imagine. * * * I have been vainly puzzling over the inner meaning of some new scheme which is apparently on foot with regard to our sideAvalks in the centre of the city. There prevails at present a mania for laying planks of wood down on the curb.: For instance the north side of Yates Street between Government and Douglas has these extraordinary decorations, and I have not yet been able to find out what they are placed there for. Doubtless there is some very good (Continued on Page 11) February From passion and from care kept free, Shall February's children be, Who Avear so all the world may se— AN AMETHYST Mounted in Brooches, Pendants, Safety Pins, Earrings, Scarf Pins, etc., etc., at very moderate prices. Redfern & Sons Established 1862 Oldest Diamond and JeAvellery House in Western Canada 1009 GOVERNMENT ST. Victoria, B.C. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1911 MUSIC AND THE STAGE The Beauty Spot The veteran comedian Jefferson Id'Angelis was featured at Victoria ■Theatre on Monday night in an [American Musical Comedy entitled ■"The Beauty Spot." Of thc comedy ■not much can be said except that it Iliad some fine settings and introduced Jto Victoria two very pretty girls, IMiss Martin and Miss Ida van Tine. he latter had a sweet little voice land was coquetry and archness in- jcarnate. Of course D'Angelis was a [host in himself; he is the most polished and gentlemanly comedian on jthe stage. When he dresses as an jfficer it requires no stretch of the |iniagination to figure hSm as -not ilaying but living the part. His nuips and cranks are different from |those of any other comedian and are lelivered Avith an unction which is peculiarly his own. Of a number of clever songs thc "Crazy" song was decidedly the funniest. The. Beauty spot, a mole on a lady's knee, fur- lushed thc theme for a lot of silly lionsense and for a display of that peculiar turn of ingenuity in which l\mcrican dramatists seem to delight. |riie idea that the substitution of a Iraped lady Avith that harmless little animal, thc mole, perched on her |oint yet recorded. We understand ibout $350,000 of these bonds -will be jiold shortly, and the proceeds will liable the company to quadruple its )resent output and will hasten the .ayment of dividends. As no diffi- :ulty is anticipated in the sale of )onds, Ave fail to see Avhy stockhold- rs are sacrificing their shares at urrent quotations. For those having little patience, Royals, in our opin- 011, are an excellent buy at market figures. The steady decline in Portland Ca- lal Mining Co. shares culminated in final break on the 27th inst. to 0 3-4, since which the price has teadied, and current quotations show slight advance at 13 1-2 cents. The ompany, as outlined in a circular to [tockholdcrs under date of January (4th, are in need of $70,000 addition- 1 capital for mine equipment, and *ropose issuing debentures for this mount. Wc presume the company Lull not have any difficulty in raising this amount, in which event the hares should do better. The present price of Red Cliffs avours too much of manipulation to nit us, and we would advise share- oklers avIio have profits in sight to like them. We still continue to advise the pur- hase of International Coal and Coke t current prices. Remarkable Slump in Rubber Crude rubber is now down to $1.13 |he lowest yet. The persistent slump in rubber is llmost Avithout parallel in the history Jf commodity markets. Within nine months practically a |lean $2 has been clipped off rubier in London. In April, 1910, at ■he height of the boom, prices rang- ld from $3.02 to $3.10 a pound. By )ctober, 1910, rubber had dropped leloAV $2, and is now selling at $1.13, Ipparently on its way to $1. Good Times in the East. A wire received here today from Toronto said:—The big shops of the llassey-Harris Company, on King Itreet west, commenced running full blast to-day. This step has been made imperative because of the great pressure of orders. Tavo thousand men have been employed at the big works lately, but notAvithstanding overtime Avork was resorted to, the staff was unable to bring the output to the point Avhere it would satisfy the demand. The firm accordingly has taken on a large staff of men for the night shift, and the factories will be kept going night and day. Returns on Canadian Investments— A Good Showing Investment yields compiled by Oswald Brothers: Close. Div. Yield. Bell Teleph 144 8 5-55 Can Pacific 208 10 4.80 Dom Coal pfd .... 108 7 6.48 Dom Steel Corp 56 4 7.14 Dom Textile Com... 62 5 8.06 do pfd 97 7 7.21 Dom Iron pfd 101 7 6.93 Halifax Street 139 7 S.03 Montreal Street 222 10 4.50 Toronto Street 126 7 5.55 Illinois pfd 92 6 6.52 Intercolonial Coal . 55 7 12.72 Lake of Woods com 141 8 5.67 Montreal Steel com.. 162 7 4.32 Montreal Power .... 148 8 5.40 Montreal Teleg. ... 143 8 5-59 Montreal Cotton ... 130 8 6.15 Soo 137 7 5.10 Mackay com 92 5 5.43 Mackay pfd 74 4 5.40 Ogilvies com '. 131 8 6.10 do pfd 124 7 5.64 R. & 0 96 6 6.25 Cement pfd 87 7 8.03 Penman's Limited ..60 4 6.66 Shawnigan 109 4 3.66 La Rose 4)_ 8 8.88 U. S. Exports for 1910 Details of the trade of the United States with the various countries and grand divisions of the Avorld have just been completed by the bureau of statistics, department of commerce and labor. They show a slight increase in the exports to Europe, a marked gain in those to North and South America, an increased total to Asia and Oceania in combination, and a slight gain in the exports to Africa'. To Europe the exports during the calendar year 1910 were $1,193,000, against $1,170,000 in 1909; to North America, $426,000,000, against $345,- 000,000 in the preceding year; to South America, $100,000,000, against $83,000,000 in the preceding year; to Asia and Oceania combined, $124,- 000,000, against $113,000,000 in the preceding year, and to Africa, $21,- 000,000, against $17,000,000 in the preceding year. On the import side the figures also indicate a gain for each of the grand divisions, except South Africa. From Europe the imports were $790,000,- 000, against $767,000,000 in 1909; from North America, $324,000,000, against $278,000,000 in 1909; from South America, $189,000,000, against $193,000,000 in 1909; from Asia and Oceania, $240,000,000, against $223,- 000,000 in 1909, and from Africa, $19,- 000,000 against $18,000,000 in 1909. Weekly Trade Report Bradstreet's and Dun's last circular says:. Trade is quiet and tends to drag, except in supplies for agricultural interests, where spring requirements must be met. Unseasonably mild weather has tended to dull retail trade, despite clearance sales, and many markets report operations below expectations. Except at some points where early spring buyers are in evidence, the jobbing trade has ruled quiet. Cotton goods lead in activity. In wholesale lines conservatism rules purchases for spring and distant positions. In the metal industry, aside from a cheerful feeling in iron and steel, quiet prevails. Trade in wire products has expanded, helped by the seasonable advent of seasonable demand. Curtailment in the tanning industry has brought firmer prices for sole leather, but while shoe manufacturers at the West report more doing, Eastern producers report buying only for actual needs. MITCHELL INNES SALMON ARM—Exceptional opportunity for the purchase of a first class Fruit Ranch in full swing, and with all necessary buildings, stock, etc., appertaining thereto. This Ranch is 30 acres in extent with beautiful Lake Frontage of one-quarter mile. There are 7 acres of full bearing Pear and Apples Trees now standing, off which a really substantial profit was made last season and from which came some of the Fruit which took first prize at the last Agricultural Show at Vancouver. There is a perfect Pumping Plant which delivers the water as required at a cost of ic per 120 gallons. A spacious new House stands on the property. There is practically no irrigation necessary. The fullest information may be obtained from the above-named at their offices. Price, on terms $16,000 MILL BAY—50 acres with one-eighth mile sea frontage. All good land. No rock. Plenty fresh water. Magnificent view. Good road into property. This is a fine proposition for residential sites. Price, on easy terms $5,5°° P. 0. BOX 1514 Offices 3 & 4 Green Bk., 1216 Broad St. TEL. No. 86a $2000 Below Market Value DOUGLAS STREET 60 Feet, Very Close to the City Hall we can prove to you this is $2000 below any property similarly situated on this Street. - Price $19,000 Easy Terms MARRI0T & FELLOWS 619 Trounce Ave. Telephone 645 WE WANT A list of your property and if your price is right can turn it without delay. WE HANDLE FRUIT AND FARM LANDS CITY PROPERTY OF ALL KINDS AND TIMBER Phone 2443 THE B.C. REALTY CO. 623 TROUNCE AVENUE Shaw Real Estate Company 302 Pemberton Block Saanich Farm—97 acres, 15 acres cleared, 100 fruit trees, bearing; six-room house, barn, splendid soil. This is a subdividing property. Price—$10,000.00 Terms—One-third cash. Balance easy at 6 per cent. British American Trust Company, Limited Corner Broad and View Streets TWO EXTRA LARGE LOTS on Richardson Street; will subdivide into four building sites; a good proposition for a contractor; terms. Price $3,000 VICTORfA WEST—Dominion Road: nice two-storey house of seven rooms on acre at corner; on terms. Price ...$5,500 ESQUIMALT—Opposite Dry Dock site; large corner, with nice seven-roomed house, on easy terms. Price $6,000 FAIRFIELD—Fine corner 100x100, on car line; terms. Price $2,500 MAY STREET CORNER; terms. Price $1,350 NEW HOUSE OF FIVE ROOMS, modern, cosy and complete; ■this is only a few feet from car line and in a growing neighborhood within mile of city hall; on easy terms. Price $2,900 About the best way to make a man 1 lite whist Is not to have to play It with his wife. DominionTrust Company = Limited^ Capital and Reserve. $1,460,300 Authorized to act as EXECUTOR TRUSTEE ADMINISTRATOR RECEIVER, ASSIGNEE LIQUIDATOR TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR Wills appointing the Company Executor drawn at our expense. TEMPORARY OFFICES: 1214 GOVERNMENT STREET THE AVEEK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1911 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Henry Joseph Sharp, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 80 chains south of the southeast corner of Lot 331 and adjoining Mary Gibson's, Joseph Gonzales' and Alfred Gonzales' locations; thence SO chains north to the southeast corner of Lot 331; thence SO chains east; thence 80 chains south; thenee 80 chains west to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 25th, 1910. jan 14 HENRY JOSEPH SHARP. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Joseph Gonzales of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Fisherman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about 80 chains south of the southeast corner of Lot 331; thence 80 chains north to the southeast corner of Lot 331; thence west 80 chains along the south boundary of Lot 331; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 ehains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated November 25th, 1910. jan 14 JOSEPH GONZALES. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Charles Hlllman of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Florist, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of Lot 331 on the shore of Cochin Lake; thence east 53.S8 chains along the north boundary of Lot 331 and the south boundary of Lot 330 to the northeast corner of Lot 331; thence south SO chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 53.91 chains more or less, to the shore of Cochin Lake; thence following the shore of Cochin Lake in a northeasterly direction to point of commencement and containing 682.8 acres and being Lot 331. Dated November 25th, 1910. jan 14 CHARLES HILLMAN. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that David Blair, of A'ancouver, B.C., occupation Architect, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted northeast corner of Lot 32S; thence west 40 ehains to the northwest corner of Lot 328; thence south 40 chains to the southwest corner of Lot 32S; thence west 40 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 40 chains to point of commencement and containing 480 acres more or less. Dated November 25th, 1910. jan 14 DAVID BLAIR. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Charles Richards Brown of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Accountant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about five chains south of the confluence of Longfield Creek with the Chilco River on the west bank of the Chilco River, being about one and one- half miles north of the northeast corner of W. R. Blind's application to purchase; thenee west SO chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east SO chains more or less to the west shore of the Chilco River; thence following the said shore southerly to point of eommeneement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 CHARLES RICHARDS BROWN. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that (Mrs.) Catherine Blair, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of Charles Skinner's pre-emption (Lot 329); thence east SO ehains; thence north 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 40 chains to point of commencement, and containing 320 acres, more or less. Dated November 25th, 1910. jan 14 (MRS.) CATHERINE BLAIR. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Wing, Court-house, Vancouver Sealed Tenders, superscribed "Tender for Wing, Court-house, Vancouver," will be received by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to and including Thursday, the 2nd day of February, 1911, for the erection and completion of an addition to the Court-house at Vancouver. Drawings, Specifications, Contract, and Forms of Tender may be seen at the office of the Provincial Timber Inspector, Vancouver, B.C., and at the Department of Public Works, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. Intending tenderers can, by applying to the undersigned, obtain one copy of the drawings and one copy of the specifications for the sum of twenty-five ($25) dollars. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Hon. the Minister of Public Works, for a sum equal to five (5) per cent, of his tender, which sahll be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderer swill be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. The successful tenderer shall furnish a bond of a guarantee company satisfactory to the Minister of Public Works, equal to twenty (20) per cent, of the contract amount, for the due fulfilment of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the forms supplied, signed with the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed in the envelopes furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. C. GAMBLE, Public Works Engineer. Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C., 5th January, 1911. jan 14 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Alfred Gonzales, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Fisherman, intends to apply for permission fo purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about SO chains south of the southeast corner of Lot 331; thence west 80 chains; south SO chains; thence 80 chains east; thence 80 chains north to point of commencement and containing 640 aeres, more or less. Dated November 25th, 1910. jan 14 ALFRED GONZALES. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Maurice Gintz- burger. of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Real Estate Agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of Lot 331; thence SO chains east; thence 80 chatns south', thence SO chains west io the southeast corner of Lot 331; thence 80 chains north along the east boundary of said Lot 331 to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 25th, 1910. jan 14 MAURICE GINTZBURGER. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast. Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Mary Gibson, of Vancouver, B. C„ occupation Stenographer, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following descrlhed lands:—Commencing at a post planted 80 ehains south of the southeast corner of Lot 331; thence 80 chains east; thence 80 ehains south; thence 80 chains west; thence SO ehains north to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 25th, 1910. jan 14 MARY GIBSON. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Frances Dunlap, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Stenographer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 330; thence 80 chains east; thence 80 chains north; thence SO chains west to the northeast corner of Lot 320; thence 80 chains south along the east boundary of said Lot 330 to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated November 25th, 1910. jan 14 FRANCES DUNLAP. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Alexander Mogee of A'ancouver, B.C., occupation Gentleman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: —Commencing at a post planted on the west bank of the Chilco River, about two and one-half miles north of the northeast corner of Lot 347; thence west 50 chains; thence soutli SO chains; thence east to the river, being 35 chains more or less; thence following the said river in a northerly direction to point of commencement and containing 300 acres more or less. Dated November 26th, 1910. jan 14 ALEXANDER MOGEE. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Jonathan Rogers, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Contractor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 347; thence west 61.40 chains; thence north SO chains; therice east 90.91 chains to the Bank of Chilco River; thence following jo }u;od oi Xijaiimos _]uuq jbajj am commencement and containing 588 acres more or less and being Lot 347. Dated November 24th', 1910. jan 1.4 JONATHAN ROGERS. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Mavis McAlpine of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:*— Commencing at a post planted at the southeast eorner of Lot 341; thence north 80 cliains more or less, to the northeast corner of Lot 341; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less and being Lot 341. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 MAVIS McALPINE. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Dougal McAlpine, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Lot 339; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, being Lot 339. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 DOUGAL McALPINE. A'ICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Mrs. Stella Vey- sey, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of Lot 348; tbence south 80 chains; thence west 49.61 chains to the shore of Eagle Lake; thence following the said shore northerly to the south boundary of Lot 346; thence following the said boundary east 53.15 chains to point of commeneement and containing 468 acres and being Lot 34S. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 (MRS.) STELLA VEYSEY. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that John Alexander Leopold McAlpine, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Physician, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 332; thence north SO chains; thence west 80 chains to the northwest corner of Lot 332 (being the northeast corner of Lot 217); thence south along the east boundary of Lot 217 SO chains to the southwest corner of Lot 332; thence east SO chains, more or less, to point of commencement (excepting any part of Lot 332 that may not be Crown Land), and containing 600 acres, more or elss, and being Lot 332. Dated November 24th, 1910. John Alexander Leopold McAlpine. jan 14 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that William R. Blind of Vancouver, B.C., Real Estate Agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted on the west bank of the Chilco River about 135 chains north of the mouth of Chilco Lake; thence SO chains west; thence SO chains north; thence 80 chains east more or less to river bank; thence following said river bank southerly to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 WILLIAM R. BLIND. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Minnie Livingstone, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of Lot 349; thence west 61.40 chains; thence south SO chains; thence east to the Chilco River, being S5 chains more or less; thence northerly to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less and being Lot 349. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 MINNIE LIVINGSTONE. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Caroline B. Barnes, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Stenographer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 135 chains north of the northeast eorner of Lot 3 47 on the west bank of Chilco River (being about 50 chains north of the northeast corner of R. B. Webster's application to purchase); thence west 50 chains; thence south to the north boundary of R. B. Webster's application to purchase, being 50 chains more or less; thence east 35 chains more or less to the river; thence following the river bank northerly to point of commencement and containing 200 acres more or less. Dated November 26th, 1910, jan 14 CAROLINE B. BARNES. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that James Ross, of A'ancouver, B.C., occupation Accountant, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted on the west bank of the Chilco River, about two miles northerly from the confluence of Lingfield Creek, with the Chilco River and about one mile northerly from the northeast eorner of Charles R. Brown's amplication to purchase; thence west SO chains; thenee south 80 chains more or less to the north boundary of Charles R. Brown's application to purchase; tbence east 80 chains mora or less along the north boundarv pr Brown's application to purchase to the Chilco River; thence following the west bank of the Chilco River northerly to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 JAMES ROSS. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Robert Burroughs Webster, of Vancouver, B. C„ occupation Accountant, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the west bank of the Chilco River, about 80 chains north of the northeast corner of Lot 3*17; thence west 40 chains; thence south to the north boundary of Lot 3*17 (being 80 chains more or less); thenee east along the north boundary of Lot 317 to the river bank, being 35 chains more or less; thenee following the said river bank northerly SO chains more or less to point of eommeneement and containing 300 acres more or less. Dated November 26th, 1910. ROBERT BURROUGHS WEBSTER, jan 14 A'ICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Cecil Vanslade, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the folloAving described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 345 on the shore of Eagle Lake; thence north 44.23 chains; thence west SO chains; thence south 99.57 chains more or less to the north shore of Eagle Lake; thence folloAving the said shore in an easterly direction to point of commencement and containing 56S acres more or less and being Lot 345. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 CECIL VANSLADE. A'ICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Charles Hancock of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the folloAving described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of Lot 345; thence north 40 chains; thence west SO chains; thence south 40 chains to the northwest corner of Lot 345; thence along the north boundary of Lot 345 eighty chains to point of commencement, and containing 320 acres more or less. Dated November 24 th, 1910. jan 14 CHARLES HANCOCK. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Henry Burpee, of Vancouver, B.C. occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described Iands:— Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of Lot 343, thence north SO ehains; thence west SO chains; thence south SO chains to the northwest corner of Lot 343; thence east along the north boundary of Lot 343 eighty chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 24th, 1910. fan 14 HENRY BURPEE. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE tllat William LaAV- renee of Vancouver, occupation Retired, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of Lot 342; thence 80 chains; more or less to northwest corner of Lot 342; thenee south 65.76 chains more or less, to the shore of Eagle Lake; thence following the said shore to the southeast corner of Lot 342; thence north 37.92 chains to the point of commencement and containing 412 acres, more or less, and being Lot 342. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 AVILLIAM LAWRENCE. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that George Johnstone of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Broker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 343; thenee north 40.0*1 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 40.04 chains to the northwest corner of Lot 344; thenee east SO chains to point of commencement and containing 320 acres, more or less, and being Lot 343. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 GEORGE JOHNSTONE. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that George Robinson of A'ancouver, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 344; thence north 19.53 ehains to the southeast eorner of Lot 343; thence east along the south boundary of Lot 343 80 chains to the east boundary of Lot 341; thence south along the eastern boundaries of Lot 341 and Lot 342 to the shore of Eagle Lake; thence following the said shore northerly and easterly to point of commencement, and containing 396 acres and being Lot 344. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 GEORGE ROBINSON. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Kenneth K. McAlpine, of Seattle, occupation Physician, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described land:—Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of Lot 3*10; thence enst SO ehains; thence south 65.76 chains, more, or less, to the shore of Eagle Lake; thenee following the said shore to the south-west corner of Lot 3*10; thenee north SI.60 chains, more or less, to the point of commrticement, and enntnlnlng 60" aeres more or less, and being Lot 310. Dnted November 24th, 1910. Jan 14 KENNETH K. McALPINE. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that John David Breese, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Insurance Agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Lof 330 on the shore of Cochin Lake; thence east 53.88 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence west to the east boundary of C. Skinner's pre-emption (Lot 329); thence south along the said boundary 27.01 chains to the shore of Cochin Lake; thence following the said shore southerly and easterly to point of commeneement and containing 659 acres and being Lot 330. Dated November 25th, 1910. jan 14 JOHN DAVID BREESE. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of Thorpe and Company, Limited Liability, Avill be held on Saturday, the ISth day of February, A.D. 1911, at the offices of Messrs. Oliver & Patton, Solicitors, Rooms 331, 332 and 333 Pemberton Building, Victoria, B.C., at 10.30 o'clock In the forenoon. The object for which the meeting is called is to authorize the increase of the capital stock of the Company to $75,000 and to pass all necessary resolutions therefor. Dated at Victoria, this 18th day of January, A.D., 1911. WM. BRYCE, WM. McC. HUTCHISON, Trustees. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Fred. Gibson, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described land:— Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of Lot 332; thence 40 chains west to the northwest corner of Lot 217; thence 40 chains south; thence 40 ohalns Avest; thence 80 chains north; thence 80 chains east; thence 40 chains south to point of commencement and containing 480 acres more or less. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 FRED. GIBSON. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Claude McAlpine of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 334; thence north SO chains; thence west 80 chains: thence south 80 chains more cr less, to the southAvest corner of Lot 334; thence east SO chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres and being Lot 334. Dated November 24th. 1910. jan 14 CLAUDE McALPINE. NOTICE is hereby given that an application will be made to the Legisla tive Assembly of the Provinee of British Columbia at its next session for an Act validating and confirming By-law No. 733 of the Corporation of the City of Victoria, being the "Public Convenience Loan By-law, 1910," By-law No. 731 of the Corporation of the City of A'ictoria, being the "Dallas Road Foreshore By-law, 1910"; By-law No. 730 of the Corporation of the City of Victoria, being the "$60,000 School Loan By-law, 1910," and all Local Improvement Assessment By-laws of the Corporation of the City of Victoria reconsidered, adopted and finally passed by the said Corporation prior to the first day of January. 1911. Dated at Vietoria, B.C., this 30th day of November, A.D. 1910. F. A. McDIARMID, Solicitor for the Corporation of the City of Vietoria. jan 14 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Mrs. Amelia Vey- sey, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following lands: —Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 336; thenee north SO chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains, more or less, to fhe southwest corner of Lot 336; thence east SO chains to point of commencement, and containing 606 acres of land, more or less, and being Lot 336. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 (MRS.) AMELIA VEYSEY. LICENCE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY. Companies' Act (July lst, 1910) CANADA: Province of British Columbia. No. 359A (1910) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that "Royal Exchange Assurance" of London, England, Is authorized and licensed to carry on business within the Province of British Columbia, and to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the Legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company Is situate at the Royal Exchange In the City of London, England. The head offlce of the Company in this Province is situate at the City of Victoria, and James H. Lawson, Junior, Barrister, whose address Is Victoria aforesaid. Is the attorney for the company. The amount of the capital of the Com pany is two million pounds sterling, not| divided into shares. Given under my hand and Seal ofl Office at Victoria, Province of British! Columbia, this seventh day of January.f one thousand nine hundred and eleven. D. WHITESIDE, ' Registrar-General of Titles. I The objects for whic hthis Companyl To carry on the business of marine,! fire and life assurance in all and everyl of the branches of such businesses as I at present carried on by the corpora-! tion and any future development of suchj businesses respectively to grant andl sell annuities and to grant assurances! and contracts of guarantee or indem-r nity ■ against loss whether direct or in-L direct, arising from the happening ofl any event whatever and to undertake! and transact any business now or atl any time ordinarily undertaken or tran-l sacted by underwriters and to lend,! money on mortgage or bottomry and tol undertake, and transact any business! ordinarily known as trustee and exe-r cutorship business. To acquire and hold without any li-l cense in mortmain and to deal with andl dispose of on such terms and condi-l tions and in such manner as the cor-l poration may think fit any lands of anyl tenure in the United Kingdom of Great! Britain and Ireland or any interest! therein; For the purpose of business premises! out of England to acquire, hold and dis-f pose of any lands of any tenure in In-L dia, any colony or dependency of thel United Kingdom or in any foreign coun-l try or any Interest therein and froml time to time to sell, lease, exchange! or otherwise dispose of any lands orl any interest in land so acquired or anyl part of the same on such terms andl conditions as the corporation may seel fit; I To enter into and carry into effieetl cotnracts fo ramalgamating with orl purchaisng or taking over the whole orl any part of the business or property! of any company or society authorised tol carry on any description of business! which the corporation is authorised tor carry on or for undertaking and per4 forming all or any of the contracts,! liabilities and engagements of any sueh company or society. To procure the corporation to be re-l gistered or recognized in any country! state or place abroad and to make anjr investments or deposits and comply withi any conditions necessary or expedient In order to carry on business there. 1 To form or assist in forming out ofl the United Kingdom any Company orl association for carrying on any business^ which the corporation may for the tlmd being be authorized to carry on and tq hold shares or stock in or securities ofl any such company and to dispose ofl sue hshares, stock or securities and tea guarantee the due fulfilment of all oil any the obligations and engagements olf any such company but so that in everjl case arrangements shall be made for se-1 curing to the corporation the control and management and benefit of the busif ness of any such Company; I To do all sueh things as may be in-l eidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects; 1 And to carry out the above objects except so far as otherwise expressed either alone or in conjunction with any other person or association of persona and in any part of the world, jan 14 LAND REGISTRY ACT In the matter of an Application for _, Duplicate Certifleate of IndefeasiblS Title to the Subdivisions F, G and H and such other portions of Subur-i ban Lot 5, Victoria City, as werd owned by Nicolai Casperson Maw thiesen on the 29th day of January! 1869. NOTICE is hereby given that It is my intention at the expiration of one month! from the date of the first publication hereof to issue a Duplicate of the Cer-L tiflcate of Indefeasible Title to said land! issued to Hannah Matilda Wood and Helen Lindsay Wood on the llth day. of February, 1902, and numbered 7515Cj excepting as to such portions whicli have been transferred on the Register! Land Registry Oflice, Vietoria, B. Cr the 21st day of January, 1911. S. Y. WOOTTON, jan 28 Registrar-General of Titles! WATER NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that an apl plication will be made under Part V of the "Water Act, 1909," to obtain a lil cense in the Shawnigan and Malahal Division of Victoria District. (a) The name, address and occupa! tion of the applicant ls Robert Frederlcll Springett. (If for mining purposes) Free Miner's Certificate No (b) The name of the lake, stream oil source (if unnamed, the description is! Cedar Creek, a branch of Millstream. (e) The point of liverslon on thi south fifty (50) aeres of Section one! Range Seven, Shawnigan District, andf about two. hundred, yards, from thq western boundary of that section. (d) The quantity of water applied (in cubic feet per second) two. (e) The character of the proposed! works, water wheel or turbine for Ih'-T dustrial purposes. (f) The premises on which the wateil is to be used (describe same) Soutli 5(f acres of Section 1, Range 7, Shawnigan District, and Lot 17, Malahat District, aa shewn on plan attached to conveyance] from E. & N. Railway to Rueben Cou-J sins, February 25, 1891. If for irrigation describe the land intended to lie irrigated, giving acreage! (I) If the water is to be used foil power or mining purposes describe thef place where the water is to be returned to some natural channel, and the dif-l ference in altitude between point of di-| version and point of return—To be re-l turned to the stream about 150 feet| doAvn the stream from point of diversion and at about 35 feet lower altitude. (.1) Area of Crown land intended to bal occupied by the proposed works (k) This notice was posted on the twenty-fourth day of January, 1911, and application will be made to the Commls-I application will be made to the Commis-I sioner on the seventh day of March! 1911. (1) Give the names and addresses ofl any riparian proprietors or licensees! who or whose lands are Ilk sly to beT affected by the proposed works, either) above or below the outlet, none. (Signature) R. F. SPRINGETT, (P. O. Address) Koei-ilg's P. O., Shawnigan Lakel Note—One cubic foot per second isf equivalent to 35.71 miners' inches, jan 28 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1911 We Only Plead for the First Purchase The Goods will Plead for the Next You only require to make a stare at this store and the value you get for your money will always bring you back when you want something else. Just get an article of quality at our prices once, and that will be all that is necessary to convince you. That is the cheapest way to buy in the long run. We have everything here; there is no need of running from one store to another to supply your wants, you can get them all under this roof and every article of the highest quality and at the most reasonable prices to be found anywhere. We want you to give us a call. We can help you. See These Toilet Sets, Good Values at $2.25 SOME NEW SIX AND TEN-PIECE SETS Some splendid values in low-priced Toilet Sets ready here for you today. These are a nice line of pretty decorated 6 ancl io-piece sets. Decorations are floral effects, in browns, blues, greens and pink. Pretty shapes and well finished goods. Six-piece Sets, priced from, per set $2.25 We have recently added some very attractive Toilet Sets to which Ave wish to call particular attention. The shades are decidedly neAV and pleasing and the decorations are away from the usual. These sets consist of 10 pieces, from, per set $2.75 Smart 5 o'clock Tea Kettles and Stands A BIG CHOICE IN BRASS, COPPER, NICKEL PLATE AND SILVER What useful articles these Five O'Clock Tea Kettles and Stands are, especially to the housekeeper who entertains. For an afternoon tea there is nothing to excel the quick excellent service of one of these. We have a great variety to choose from, ancl if you want to get something that will be a real saving to you, ancl which will also adorn your table, see these—we have them at prices to suit you. Every Kettle ancl Stand is made of the best materials and finely finished. These Stands are attractive designs ancl equipped with an alcohol lamp of scientific construction. Safe, sure ancl quick. Here are a few prices: Copper Tea Kettles and Stands, $12.00, $9.50, $5.00 and $4.50 Nickel Tea Kettles and Stands, $17.00, $10.00. $7.50, $6.00 ancl $5.00 Brass Tea Kettles and Stands $5.00 With wrought iron stand $7.50 THESE GOODS MAKE THE PRICES LOOK SMALL THESE GOODS AT THESE PRICES NOWHERE BUT HERE CORRESPONDENCE The Week accepts no responsibility for tlle vieAVs expressed by Its correspondents. Communications will be Inserted whether signed by the real name of tlie writer or a nom de plume, but the writer's name and address must be given to the Editor as an evidence of bona fides. In no case will it be divulged Avithout consent. NURSERY STOCK Editor "Thc Week," Victoria, B. C: Dear Sir,—The Public Press of this Province without distinction of party has always given this Department efficient assistance, indeed, I have always held that Avithout the co-operation of thc Press wc could never have uiforccd our Horticultural Regulations, which are proving of such immense advantage to the fruit-growing industry of Britisli Columbia. I would, therefore, . katctchshremfwyp would, therefore, take thc liberty of requesting you to grant me the use if your valuable columns to direct nursery stock to section 4 of the lorticultural Regulations, which provides that certified invoices of all shipments of nursery stock, trees and plants, must be furnished to the Inspector nf Fruit Pests, at Vancouver, at the time when such shipments are delivered for inspection. The reason for this is that Avhen a case of goods arrives, Ave know by the invoice Avhat it should contain, and are prepared to check contents over with the invoice. This greatly expedites the business of inspection and enables us to deal promptly with 1 importations. It is clearly in the interests of the importers that Ave should be able to detect any mistake that may have been made in shipping thc goods. All this was carefully considered when the Horticultural Rules Avere adopted, but unfortunately many of the importers neglect to comply with this Regulation. I would therefore urge that a gen eral observance of this rule be adopted. The importations of nursery stock are largely on the increase, and I am just completing additional facilities for inspection. Our staff will be doubled this year, so that Avhatever delays may have occurred in the past may be avoided in future, if the importers comply with the regulation above referred to. Thanking you for your assistance, I am, Yours faithfully, THOMAS CUNNINGHAM, Inspector of Fruit Pests. THE LARGEST HOTEL COURTESY TITLES Victoria, Jan. 31st, 1911. Sir,—Re a paragraph in Saturday's issue of your valuable paper. It occurs to me there is a great deal of misapprehension as to the proper style and status of a Knight's wife or widow. Admiral Sir George Bentham's widow (an old friend of mine at Canterbury) strongly objected to the title "Lady Bcntham," and assured everyone that "Dame Bcntham" was the correct appellation, and that, even, she did not use, as she disliked the Knightly title, "given as it is hoav to rich brcAvers, or soap-makers, and that ilk." Will you, therefore, please make plain that a Knight's Avife or Avidow must not be confounded with Avivcs of baronets, barons, earls, etc., nor should they usurp the title "her ladyship." f am frequently corrected on this point, in a somewhat supercilious manner, and should be glad to have "counsel's opinion" on the matter in question. A COMMONER. [Our correspondent is entirely in the Avrong. ff she will consult Whilakcr's Peerage she will find many instances, including that of a highly respected Victoria lady, where thc widow of a Knight is accorded I the title of "Lady."—Ed. Wcek.l Famous Swordsman Dead In Captain Alfred Hutton, whose Editor "The Week," death we regret to announce, Eng- City: land loses one of the finest SAVords- Dear Sir,—Will you kindly tell us I men it has sver had. Born in 1840 the name and location of the largest ■ at Beverley, Yorkshire, Captain Hut- hotel in the Avorld. We have heard | ton acquired his taste for swords- suggested the Midland in Manches-1 maiiship at his school at Blackheath. ter, and would be obliged if you could. Avhere the great Angelo was fencing inform us correctly. Yours very; master. He served with the 79th truly, ' Highlanders in the Indian Mutiny, owner of about 90,000 acres of land in Scotland, and of these 70,000 acres Avere announced to be sold by auction in May, including the Rannoch Lodge estate of 20,595 acres. E. F. SMITH. [Can anyone oblige? The Week knows very little of hotels.—Ed. Week.] and in that regiment and in the 7th Hussars and the King's Dragoon Guards he did much to improve the SAvordsmanship of officers and men. MOTHERLAND j Death While Hunting j Colonel Henry Parry Carden, late 1 of the Duke of ConiAvall's regiment, Death of Lord Wrottlesley was seized last month with an attack We regret to announce that the of apoplexy while out hunting with death of Lord Wrottlesley, whicii the Newry Harriers, and fell from his took place at his London residence, 8, llorse wllen galloping up tlie fields Herbert-chescent, Sloane-street last in thc toy/nland of Creevy. When month. Lord Wrottlesley, who was Picked UP lle was ''feless. Colonel eighty-six years of age, recently had Carden retired from the Army fif- a fall, suffering a fracture of the teen >'ears aS° and took UP his resi" thigh, and had been for some time c,cnce at Savilmore, near Newry, in a weak state of health. For ten, County Down, Ireland, years he was a Lord in Waiting to ' Queen Victoria, and for a longer period Avas Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire—the county with which his family has been associated for over 700' years. Anglo-French Time After a discussion lasting tAventy- six years France is about to adopt Greenwich time. All clocks will thus have to bc put back 9 min. 21 seconds. Sir Ernest Shackleton Garter for Lord Minto A recent court circular contained the following announcement: "Thc Earl of Minto was received in audience by the King today upon his return from India, when his Majesty invested him Avith the Insignia of the Most Noble Order of the Garter." Sir Ernest Shackleton -will head a party of scientists in an expedition to! the Spitzbergcn Islands, in the Arc-; New Over-seas Governor tic Ocean, in May or June next. The Tllc Ki"£ llas approved the ap- party will bc away for more than Pointment of Sir Frances Henry Clay two months. The chief objects of the Colonial Secretary of Hong-kong, to expedition are biological research and bc Governor and Commaiider-in- thc comparing of the flora and fauna cllief of thc Colony of Fiji and High of the Arctic and thc Antarctic. There is a probability of Sir Ernest making another expedition to thc Antarctic two years hence or perhaps sooner. It will be one of the largest yet sent, and ivill include three or four landing parties. It is hoped to circumnavigate the Antarctic completely. Commissioner for cilic in place of Thurn. resigned. the Western Sir Everard Paint Highland Chief's Death Sir Neil Menzies, chief of the Clan Menzies, died in Paris last month, at the age of fifty-five. Hc was thc World's Largest Ship The Cunard Steamship Company has opened tenders for the construction of thc largest merchant ship in the Avorld. In A'ieAV of the importance of the work only three firms were invited to send tenders. These arc the Vickcrs Company, Barrow-in-Furness; Messr. John BroAvn and Co., Ltd., Clydebank; and Messrs. Swan, Hunter, and Wigham-Richardson, Ltd., (in association with die Walls- end Slipway and Engineering Co., Ltd., NeAv Castle-on-Tyne). The dimensions of thc new Cunard- cr compared with the Olympic, thc great White Star vessel recently launched at Belfast, arc as follows: Cunardcr — Length, 885 ft, breadth, 95!/ ft.; speed, (contract), 23 knots; displacement, 50,000 tons; passengers, 3,790. Olympic—Length, 882^ ft.; breadth 92 ft.; speed, (contract) 23 knots; displacement, 45,000 tons; passengers, 2,490. The cost of the new vessel will be about £2,000,000. It is not expected that the order for the ship will be allotted until the beginning of the new year. One stipulation is that provision shall bc made for running the vessel with oil fuel if deemed expedient. Nothing to See The Man—I can look In your eyes, dear, and see everything. The Maiden—I am sorry, but when I told father he looked in Bradstreet's and saw nothing. 10 THE AVEEK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1911 ,'-) Mrs. Roy Troup has returned from ti short visit to Seattle. * * * Mr. J. B. Knox, Duncan, B.C., was in tOAvn for a few days this week. * * * ' Mrs. A. C. Flumerfelt Avas hostess recently of a smart dinner party. * * * Mrs. Stuart Robertson will be one of next Avcek's hostesses. Mrs. Cooley of this city has left on a visit to friends in Vancouver. * * * Mr. and Mrs. H, D. Waddell, Vancouver, are guests in the city. * * * Mr. Bundock, Duncan, B.C., Avas in town during the Aveek. * * * Mr. Clark Gamble, Vancouver, spent the week end in Victoria. * * * Mrs. L. Thomas, city, is the guest of friends in Vancouver. * * si- Mr. E. R. Seatcr, Sidney, is staying at thc Dominion Hotel. Mrs. W. C." Berkeley has taken up her residence at thc "Angela," Burdette Avenue. Mrs. J. R. Hill, from Cowichan, is in tOAvn and is staying at the King Edward Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Currey from Calgary arc visitors in town and are staying at the Empress Hotel. * * # Mr. and Mrs. A. MacGregor, Vancouver, are in tOAvn and are stopping at the Empress Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. S. Jones from Ladysmith, arc registered at thc King EdAvard Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Walker from Seattle have been guests at the Empress Hotel. * * * Miss Helen Peters and Miss Alice Bell opened their dancing club on Friday last in the A. O. U. W. hall. * * * Miss Beatrice Heyland, avIio has been visiting her sister, Mrs. George McCurdy of Vancouver, returned home during the Aveek. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brant, Calgary, Avho have been visiting friends in Victoria, have left on a trip to Southern California. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Jervas Wake leave shortly for thc Old Country where they Avill take up their residence for the future. * * * Senator and Mrs. MacDonald and Miss MacDonald have left town on a visit to Ottawa, where they have rented a flat for some months. Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Hamilton Burns have taken up their residence at "Armadale" during thc absence of Senator and Mrs. Macdonald. * * * Captain and Mrs. Harris (nee Miss Wadmore) havc returned from their honeymoon, and havc taken their residence up in the city. * * * Captain A. D. Macdonald, Work Point Barracks, leaves shortly for Halifax, Avhere hc will resume his military duties. * * * The engagement s announced of Miss Rispin, of Eastern Canada, avIio is at present the guest of Mrs. E. E, BlackAvood, and Mr. Jack Templeton, a Avell knoAvn surveyor of this city. Native Sons, Post No. 1, have made arrangements to hold a ball in thc Women's Building at the exhibition grounds or in the new ballroom at the Alexandra Club some time in April. * * * Last Saturday afternoon the Ladies' Musical Club held their fourth concert in thc schoolroom of Christ Church Cathedral. A large gathering Avere present and a most enjoyable afternoon Avas spent by all. * * * An engagement of interest to Victorians which has recently been announced, is that of Miss Ethel Tilton, second daughter of Mrs. Edward Tilton of Victoria, B.C., and Mr. Harry Davjs, formerly a master of the Collegiate School. * * * The Dancing Club held its second dance on February 3rd in the Broad Street Hall. It proved to be a great success. The next will bc held on the 17th of this month. * * * Mrs. A. A. Campbell, Beacon Hill, held her post nuptial reception recently at her charming home which was prettily decorated for the occasion. Mrs. Campbell was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs. J. M. Campbell and Miss Roberts. * * * Miss Gladys Peters, Macaulay Plains, Avas hostess last Aveek o.f a very charming young people's dance. Among some of the guests present wcre: Miss Mabel Eberts, Miss Brownie Bodwell, Miss Shela Dumbleton, Miss Tommy Scott, Miss Phyllis Slater, Miss Helen Peters, Miss Frieda BagshaAvc, Miss Brodg- man, Miss Jock Bridgman, Miss Doryle James, Miss Eva Ross, Miss Holmes, and thc Messrs. Robert Scott, Galliher, John Rogers, Cuthbert Allan, RaAvdie Mathews, Jack Peters, E. Dewdney, Cyril Spencer, Lyons, Captain Gillian, Captain Lindsay, Teddy Ambery, Bagslmve, Hannington, W. B. Monteith and others. * * * Mrs. A. W. Bridgman, Esquimalt Road, Avas hostess last Wednesday evening of a small and informal children's dance. Among those present were: Miss Doryle James, Miss Eleanor Monteoth, Miss Tommy Scott, Miss Ruth Jones, Miss Nora Jones, Miss Dora Harper, Misses Dumbleton, Miss Drake, Miss Nixon, and Masters John Rogers, Robert Scott, Erikc McCallum, Arthur McCallum, CraAvfish, Messrs. Forrest and Mr. Brian Drake, and others. * * * Mrs. J. A. Lindsay, Rockland Ave., was hostess last week of a very large and smart tea. Mrs. Lindsay received her guests in a lovely gown of shot blue and green satin, with an over-dress of dew-drop net, and heavy jcAvcllcd passementerie trimmings. Thc drawing room was charmingly decorated with pink carnations and greenery, Avhile the tea table Avas tastefully adorned with daffodils. Among thc guests wcre: Mrs. Paterson, Mrs. Jas. Dunsmuir, Mrs. Audain, Mrs. McTavish, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. McCallum, Mrs. Blackwood and thc Misses Blackwood, Mrs. Gresley, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Charles Rhodes, Mrs. Rithet, Mrs. Genge, Mrs. Solly, Mrs. McKay, Mrs. McB. Smith, Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Lawson and the Misses Lawson, Mrs. McMicking, Mrs. J. Irving, Miss Irving, Mrs. Lugrin and thc Misses Lugrin, Mrs. Beasley, Mrs. Slunv, Mrs. Al- listcr Robertson, Mrs. Jeffrey, Mrs. Church, Mrs. Pooley, Mrs. Mathews, Mrs. Helmcken and Miss Helmcken, Misses Day, Mrs. Little and Miss Little, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. B. H. Heisterman, Mrs. Fleet Robertson, Mrs. Jacob, Mrs. Raymur, Misses Galletley, -Mrs. Bodwell, Misses Mason, Mrs. Fell and Miss Fell, Mrs. R. H. Pooley, Misses Eberts, Mrs. Cross and Miss Cross, Mrs. Page and Miss Page, Mrs. Cleland, Mrs. Watt, Mrs. Muskert, Mrs. Angus, Mrs. McCurdy, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Abraham Smith and Miss Smith, Mrs. Ambery, Mrs. Alexis Martin, Mrs. P. A.E. Irving, Miss Irving, Mrs. Kirkbride, Mrs. B. Tye, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. A. Gillespie, Mrs. Richard Jones, Miss Risban, Miss Leckey, Mrs. Heisterman and Miss Heisterman, Miss Leitch, Misses McTavish, Mrs. Hasell, Mrs. Clay, Mrs. Henry Heisterman, Mrs. J. E. Wilson, Mrs. A. W. Jones, Mrs. Spratt, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Loevi'en, Mrs. Wolfenden, Mrs. R. Beaven, Mrs. Savage, Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Rattenbury. •*. ■*■*. * A very smart wedding was celebrated last Wednesday evening, Avhen Miss Cecelia Emma Gordon, of Victoria, B.C., was united in marriage to Mr. R. C. Purdy, of San Diego, California. The ceremony Avas performed by the Rev. Dean Doull, at Christ Church Cathedral, at 7.30 o'clock. The bride Avas given away by her father, Mr. . William Gordon, and looked charming in a travelling suit ot green velvet. She Avas folloAved by one bridesmaid who Avas becomingly gOAvned in a dainty grey cos- tunic. Thc bridegroom was supported by Mr. C. Sampson of Vancouver. A large reception Avas afterwards held at the home of the bride's parents, Richardson Street. Among the invited guests were: His. Hon. Lieut.- Governor and Mrs. Paterson, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison (England), Mrs. Scan- rett (England), Miss AVade (England), Mr. and Mrs. Russel, Mr. and Mrs. Brenton, Mrs. and Miss Denny, Mr. and Mrs. Small, Miss Small, Mrs. Caldccott (Toronto), Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Caldecott (Toronto), Mr. and Mrs. Walter Caldecott (Toronto), Mr. and Mrs. Howell, Mr. Ernest (NeAV Westminster), Mr. and Mrs. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Pengelly, Mr. and Mrs. McKay, Mr. and Mrs. Lin- itt, Mr. and Mrs. AVood, Rev. and Mrs. Beverly Smith (Toronto), Mr. and Mrs. Gleason (Boston), Mr. and Mrs. Emery (Boston), Miss McDowell, Miss K. McDowell, Mrs. Barwick (Montreal), Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Bar- wick (Montreal), Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Banvick (Montreal), Mrs. Mcenzie, Mrs. and Miss Holls, Miss Marshall (Kamloops), Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hart (New York), Mr. and Mrs. Taft (New York), Mr. and Mrs. Crcaves, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gordon, Mr. Bruce Gordon, Miss G. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Bolton (Vancouver), Mr. C. Bolton (Vancouver), Mr. and Mrs. McGinn (Vancouver), Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGinn (Vancouver), Mr. and Mrs. Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. Simmonds (Blaint, Wash.), Miss Burnice (Purely, Out.), Mr. and Mrs. Wcstmore (Chatham, Out.), Mr. D. If. Gordon, Miss Isabella Gordon, Mr. Brown, Mr. Foulds, Mr. Williams (Vancouver), Miss Larger (Vancouver), Mr. Call, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Pink, Mr. Tampson (Vancouver), Mr. and Mrs. Benton (South Framing- ham), Mrs. Barwick (Boston), Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mr. Larsen, Mr. and Mrs. T. Knight (Vancouver), Miss Sharkey, Mr, and Mrs. Rothard, Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Mrs. T. Cox (Vancouver), Mrs. PoAvers, Mrs. Wolridge (Vancouver), Miss Gordon (Boston), Mr. Arnold (Beverley, Mass), Miss Coughlan, Mr. Obcn, * Mr. and Mrs. Hooper, Mr. and Mrs. | Edwards, Mr. H, C. Gordon, and Mr. ' Purdy (San Diego, Cal). Our Business Has Grown beyond our expectations, owing doubtless to the grand values we give in every department. We're going to make it grow faster, too. Our prices and qualities will do it. Here are four from the many unrivalled things Ave offer: ST. GEORGE'S CREAM, 3 large cans 25c LUCKFIELD'S ENGLISH WORCESTER SAUCE, 3 bottles 25c BLUE LABEL CATSUP, large bottle 25c CEYLON TEA, our own blend and ESPECIALLY FINE 3 lbs. for $1.00 H. 0. Kirkham & Co., Ltd. THE BIG PURE FOOD MARKET 741, 743 and 745 Fort Street Cars Stop at the Door Grocery Store Telephone 178 Liquor Store Telephone 2677 Butcher Shop Telephone 2678 Bevan, Gore & Eliot LIMITED STOCK AND BOND BROKERS VIEW STREET—Full sized lot, next to corner of Vancouver street, with house bringing rent of $30.00 per month; $4,000 cash. An excellent purchase at $15,000 VIEW STREET—30x120 feet between Quadra and Vancou- ir streets, next to Pacific Sheet Metal Works. A substan..il advance may be looked for directly View street improvements commence. Good terms. Price $4,700 HUMBOLDT STREET—Lot bringing in revenue of $84 per month. Any terms. Price $12,000 STEWART—One-quarter acre fronting on Fifth and Sixth streets, and adjoining the Northern Hotel. Will either sell, or trade. Noav is the time to buy in Stewart. A 1122 GOVERNMENT STREET Phones 2470 and 2471 VICTORIA, B.C. Established 1885. Telephone 1386 A. Williams & Co. REAL ESTATE AND FINANCIAL AGENTS, AND CONVEYANCERS FOR SALE Good Business and Residential Properties and Farms, Mortgages, Negotiated, Rents Collected 704 Yates St. Victoria, B.C. H ANAN The Best of Hil No one would willingly buy an indifferent painting when for practically the same price a real masterpiece could be secured. Neither would anyone, if lie or she knew it, buy a shoe of indifferent style and Incipable of comfort when they could just as well own aHANAN—a real masterpiece. It ls to yon, who do not know it, we are speaking-, HANAN Shoes need simply an introduction—that's all. All styles, all shapes. H. B. Hammond Shoe Co. Broadwalk ScufCers for Children Sole Agents: Hanan & Son, Wichert & Gardiner, N. Y. N.Y. Pemberton Building, 621 Fort Street THE WEEK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1911 ii Free Demonstration of Cakes, Pies, Etc., Baked in the JEWEL CABINET RANGE Miss Hall is here for a few Aveeks demonstrating the many culinary possibilities of our famous Cabinet Range, "The Jewel." We cordially invite all Victorian housewi\'es ancl those interested in the art of cooking to call at our New Demonstration Rooms while Miss Hall is with us. Any information regarding cost of gas, management of Gas Stoves, etc., cheerfully given. The Jewel Cabinet Range, No. 172, which Miss Hall is finding so delightfully good and simple to bake or broil with is admirably suited to the requirements of a gentleman's house or large family. It is about five feet long and stands about five feet six inches high. It has large baking and broiling oven, warming closet overhead, four boiling rims and a simmerer, also large tray underneath to stand dishes or platters on. Price only $65.00. Easy terms of payment if desired. GAS HEATERS, a large variety, all the newest ideas, priced from $15 to $9, $8, $7, $6, $5, $4 and $3 GAS WATER HEATERS from $22 to $19 THE RUUD HOT WATER HEATER, ahvays on demonstration here, is installed in most of the best residences in Victoria; just a turn of the water-tap is all that is required—hot water is instantaneous. Everyone who has seen the "Ruud Gas Water Heater" is surprised and pleased at the marvelous results. It is without doubt the best gas water heater of the age. Victoria Gas <2o.f Limited Demonstration Rooms, 652 Yates Street « Telephone 2479 Mrs. Richard McBride Avas hostess luring the week of a very smart "at iome" held at her charming residence _ the Gorge Road, which was beau- Iifully decorated for the occasion Avith ipring flowers and greenery. Miss Thain's orchestra rendered a very de- ightful selection of music during thc ifternoon. Mrs. McBride received her quests in a handsome gown of Avis- ieria blue, trimmed with gold cm- iroidery. Among some of thc guests nvited were: Mrs. Paterson, wearing mole-coloured goAvn with trimmings if Oriental embroidery—with this he wore a large black hat Avith yel- | oav plumes; Mrs. Bowser looked mart in a becoming black costume; tfrs. Young, in mauve; Mrs. Price ".llison in handsome gown of blue latin; Mrs. Galliher in heliotrope l-repe dc chine with a black hat; Mrs, 5pratt wore a very becoming dress lit" cmbroideres chiffon over pink; Mrs. IMcCurdy, in pale green velvet Avith 1-rmine hat and furs; Mrs. Burdiek in lark blue crepe dc chine; Mrs. H, Dallas Helmcken in blue satin with .mart blue toque; Mrs. McMicking -,'ore a handsome gown of mauve velvet; Mrs. P. de Noe Walker looked I mart in brown velvet; Mrs. Rismul- er wore a gown of apricot satin with oipic and furs to match; Mrs. Rithet, n a handsome black gown; Mrs. Car- in, very well in pink; Mrs. Alex. Lucas, in violet satin; Mrs. Audain |wore a very smart costume nf black velvet with handsome sables; Mrs. Griffiths in black crepe dc chine; Mrs. luskett was smartly gowned in black i'elvet with toque to match; Mrs. Macdonald (Kamloops), was gowned in black; Bishop of Columbia and Mrs. Perrin; Bishop Cride and Miss Cridge; Hon. Chief Justice and Mrs. Hunter, Hon. Chief Justice and Mrs. Macdonald, Hon. Mr. Justice and Mrs. Irving, Miss Irving, Hon, Mr. Justice Martin and Mrs. Martin, Hon. Mr. Justice Galliher and Mrs. Galliher, Hon. Mr. Justice Clement and Mrs. Clement, Hon. Mr. Justice Morrison and Mrs. Morrison, Hon. Mr. Justice Murphy and Mrs. Murphy, Hon. Mr. Justice Gregory, Judge and Mrs. Lampman, Mr. LoAvenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Hon. Edgar DeAvd- ncy and Mrs. Dewdney, Col. Prior and Mrs. Prior, Hon. James Dunsmuir, and Mrs. Dunsmuir, Senator Macdonald and Mrs. Macdonald, Miss Macdonald, Senator Riley and Mrs. Riley, Hon. Wm. Templeman and Mrs. Templeman, Mr. and Mrs. G. H, Barnard, Hon. J. S. Helmcken, Mrs. Higgins, Mr. J. A. Mara, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Pooley, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. H. Matson, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lugrin, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Beaven, Col. and Mrs. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Flumerfelt, Dr. Fagan and Mrs. Fagan, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Gore, Captain and Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Naires, Mrs. A. D. MacDonald, Mrs. Wadmore and Miss Wadmore, Mrs. Foulkes, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Pooley, Col. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Trewartha James, Mrs. C. M. Roberts, Capt. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Trewartha James, Mrs. C. M. Roberts, Capt. and Mrs. Irving and Miss Irving, Mr. and Mrs. G. Johnston, Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. James Raymur, Miss LaAv- son, Mrs. Beauchamp Tye, Mrs. McCallum, Col. and Mrs. Peters, Mrs. D. M. Eberts and thc Misses Eberts, Mr. and Mrs. G. Mathews, Mrs. and Mr. R. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Todd, Mr. and Mrs. George Gillespie, Miss Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs. A. Gillespie, Mr, and Mrs. H. Gillespie, Mr, and Mrs. VV. S. Gore, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Bodwell, Major and Mrs. Dupont and Miss Dupont, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Monk, Mrs. VV. N. Winsby, Mrs. Tilton and the Misses Tilton, Mr. and Mrs. David Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blakemore and the Misses Blakemore, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. McKay, Mr. and Mrs. Arbuthnot and Miss Arbuthnot, Dr. and Mrs. Lcedcr, Mr. and Mrs. Herrick McGregor, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Smith, Mrs. Stevenson and the Misses Mason, Dr. and Mrs. Wasson, Mrs. and Miss Tuck, Mr. and Mrs, Fleet Robert-ion, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Luxton, Mr. and Mrs. Butchart, Mr. and Mrs. J. VV. Ambery, Mrs. Devereaux and the Misses Devereaux, Mr. and Mrs. BlackAvood and the Misses j Bliackwood and the Misses Blackwood, Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Ii. B. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spratt, Mr. and Mrs. Boggs and a great many others. At the Street Corner BY the lounger VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICB that Mrs. Sarah Catherine Coles of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one mile northerly from the northerly end of Toonia Lake, thence north SO chains; thence east SO chains; thence south SO chains; thence west SO chains to point of eommeneement, and containing 640 acres, moro or less. Dated November 21st, 1910. MRS. SARAH CATHERINE COLES, jan 14 (Continued from Page 2) reason, but whatever that reason may be there can bc absolutely no doubt but that they arc extremely inconvenient, as they prove to bc literally stumbling-blocks. Of course they are visible and anyone taking the trouble to keep his eye on his feet can avoid them, but the average man or woman when once safely on the sidewalk is for the most part accustomed to Avalk along intent on threading a path amidst thc busy throng or with eyes scanning thc faces Avhich pass to and fro and thc bargains in thc store Avin- doAVS. Whilst engaged in these fascinating pursuits an involuntary step to thc side in order to circumnavigate a larger "bunch" than usual brings thc outside of the boot against these planks and nearly precipitates a downfall. And Avhy are they there? fn other places may be seen little squares of Avood at thc foot of a pole or a water standard. What arc they for? And echo merely answers "What?" ff there is anyone who is better informed than Echo, a word of explanation dropped into thc office of The Week would bc greatly appreciated by the Cfri VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that George William Coles, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the folloAving described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one mile northerly of the northerly end of Toonia Lake; thence north SO chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south SO chains; thence east SO chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 aeres more or less. Dated November 21st, 11.10. jan 14 GEORGE WILLIAM COLES. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that William Ernest Darry, of A'ancouver, B.C., occupation Broker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the folloAving described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three miles south-west of Takush Harbour; thence south 80 chains; thence east SO chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 aeres more or less. Dated November 25th, 1910. AVILLIAM ERNEST BARRY. jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Gerald G. Mc- Geer, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Student-at-LaAV, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one and a half miles westerly from Takush Harbour, thence north SO chains; thence west 80 chains; tiience south SO chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement and eontalnlng 640 acres more or less, Dated November 25th, 1910. GERALD A. McGEER. jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that AVilliam Ralph, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Merchant, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northerly end of Toonia Lake, on the Nemiah Valley Trall, thence north SO chains; thenee east SO cliains; thence south SO chains; thenee west SO chains to point of commencement and eontalnlng '140 aeres more or less. Dated November 21st, 1910. jan 11 AVILLIAM RALPH. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that George Henry Lawrence Hobson, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Insurance Agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:*—Commencing at a post planted at the northerly end of Toonia Lake on a Trail leading Into Nemlah Valley; thenee north SO chains: thenee west SO chains; thenee south SO chains; thence east SO ehnlns to point of commeneement, and containing GI0 aeres more or less. Dated 21st November, 1910. George Henry Lawrence Hobson. jan 14 ^%^e^ VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that George F. Logan, nf Philadelphia, U.S.A., occupation Dentist, intends lo apply for permission tn purchase the following described lands: —Commenolng at a post planted at tlie northwest corner of Lot 837; tiience east SO chains; thence south 7S.3S chains along the north boundary of Lot 338 to the shore of Eagle Lake; thenee following the said shore In a westerly direction to tlie southwest corner of Lot 337; thenee north 45.49 ehains to the point of commencement, and containing 162 acres and being Lot 337. Dated November 24th, 1910. jan 14 GEORGE F. LOGAN. A'ICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Thomas M. Mc- Aulltfe, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Steward, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three miles south-west from the mouth of the Takush River, thence north SO chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south SO chains; thence east 80 ehains to point of commencement and containing 040 acres of land, more or less. Dated November 9th, 1910. THOMAS M. McAULIFFE. jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Margaret Mc- Aullffe, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Married Woman, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted nbout three miles south-west from the mouth of the Takush River; thence south SO chains; thence west 80 chains; thenee north SO chains; thence east; SO chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November Oth, 1910. MARGARET McAULIFFE. jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast. Range 2 TAKE NOTICK that Frederick Hens- ley Shanks, of Vancouver, H.C, occupntion Secretary, to apply for permission to purchnse thc following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the northeasterly end of Tnonln Lake, tbence north SO cbnlns; thence enst SO chains: thence south SO cbnlns; thenee west SO cbnlns to point of commencement, and eontnlulng 640 ncres more or less. Dnted November 21st. lino. FREDERICK HBNSLEY SHANKS, jan 1 -I 12 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1911 LOCAL OPTION NOTES Although the advocates in this Province of Local Option or the Canada Temperance Act had announced that they intended almost immediately to circulate petitions in Victoria, New Westminster and the Slocan, preliminary to making tests of public opinion in these districts on a proposal to substitute the Canada Temperance Act for British Columbia's oavii workable license laAv, in control of the liquor traffic, it is now intimated that this intention has been abandoned, and that Victoria and New Westminster will be left alone for the time being, "while a campaign of education is more vigorously prosecuted." In the Slocan it is said to be the intention to secure a Scott Act vote during June or July. This time is set, it is explained, as a large proportion of the district population will then be in the hills, engaged in prospecting, and the Scott Act champions will thereby obtain a better chance of success. In other Avords the deliberate disfranchisement of a considerable number of good citizens is contemplated, in order that a fictitious expression of public opinion may be given the force of law, as against the judgment and wishes of a majority. One cannot think very favorably of a cause whose champions Avould stoop to advocacy of such principles and methods. The Executive Committee of the Scott Act organisation for British Columbia meets again in Vancouver during the second Aveek of February. * * * In curious contrast with the attitude taken by the champions of Local Option throughout the Prairie Provinces is the course now being pursued by those other and more Eastern temperance extremists Avhere Local Option has for some time past been in vogue, and where endeavors are now being concentrated upon securing a substitution of the Scott Act. Conversely, where the Scott Act has been ostensibly in force— no one will seriously assert that it is really enforced or enforceable—they are urging the substitution of Local Option. Both methods to the disinterested observer Avould seem to bc failures in the test of practical application; and from all parts of America each day brings fresh testimony that the best practical results in the correction of the evils arising through immoderate use or abuse of intoxicants are achieved through drastic and strictly enforced license and regulation laAv, of which the British Columbia Act is everywhere spoken of as a model of workability. TOPICAL TRIFLES XIV. (By Onlooker) Tiie day of the airman is at hand! Noav that Mr. McCurdy can alight in the Avater Avithout getting his feet wet, the possibilities of the aeroplane are immense. What is to prevent a flight of American acroplanists from alighting in the waters of the Avest coast of Vancouver Island for a fishing excursion, soaring away again when the Rainbow slowly makes her appearance? Here is a chance for Vancouver Islanders to distinguish themselves by building a fleet of airships to prevent the possibility of such an untoward event. Even the worm -will turn, and there may be a halibut or tAvo worth saving yet. Talking of fishing, incidentally, wc have lately been told that grilse are not salmon. Some people should make more use of their encyclopaedia. The Island Arts Club of Victoria held an interesting meeting last Aveek Avhen a paper Avas read on "The Craft Movement in England." The lecturer deplored the excessive demand for machine made articles which is leading to the disappearance of the infinitely more beautiful work of men's hands. The vice- president of the club, avIio is ahvays ready to promote the enjoyment of the Arts Club meetings, adroitly provoked quite an animated discussion as to the merits of steam versus muscle. Steam, he argued, placed certain reasonable luxuries within thc reach of the workingman who Avould otherwise be obliged to do without them. The discussion also involved the question of clothes, and Avhen it was asked if the ladies would be content to return to the old fashion of having but one black silk dress, one only, but of course handmade, one of the fair sex present very aptly suggested that if steam Avere abolished and men Avere put to the task of making their own suits, Avould it not very soon come in again? The only reply made by the lecturer to this remark Avhich caused much laughter, was that their wives could make them. There seems to be a relic of barbaric days in the idea still latent in men's breasts which suggests to them that women ought to sit and scav and wait upon their lords. It crops up now and then, even in these days of female emancipation. But when the registered voters list is likely to sIioav a preponderance of women over men as it does in a large city not far from Victoria, there must necessarily have been a considerable upheaval in the old order of things. Perhaps the world will one day Avitness the return of the matriarchal system under whicii children took their names from their mothers, women made all the laws, and men merely did Avhat they Avere told. The discussion at the Arts Club was continued at some length and finally eA'olved into an argument as to whether a brick ought to be perfectly square or Avhether it ought to have a kink in it just for art's sake. At this point the vice-president "quit" and the Art Club betook itself to coffee and cake, and to discuss "graft movements in Victoria." A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer of the evening, who had prepared quite a clever paper, although some people were asking Avhat the "point" was. This was discovered by an onlooker, and consists of the fact that the gentleman is going to , but Ave shall wish him every success if he does. Isle of Wight The King has sent presents to several of the staff at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, in recognition of their services to Prince Albert, who last Aveek completed his tAvo years' training at Osborne. Silver watches, inscribed "G. R. V." surmounted by a crown, have been received by Chief Petty Officer Gilbert and Cadet Servant A. T. Perkis (Avhose brother previously acted as cadet servant to the Prince of Wales at Osborne), together with an autograph, portrait of Prince Albert. Cadet Gunner J. H. Inston also received an autograph portrait of the Prince. Toronto Offices Unsanitary Having indicted the city for maintaining a nuisance in the cells at central police station, the grand jury recently severely condemned the city registry office as being overci'OAvded and unsanitary, lacking in accommodation and subject to great lire hazard. The jail and thc Mercer reformatory Avere also criticized. C. N. R. to Yukon Territory The Canadian Northern Railway has been given poAver in a bill to construct a railway from Edmonton through the Peace River to the Yukon territory. The construction starts next year. Bonds arc on sale at present in London. The railway will open tAventy million acres to homesteaders. Wait Approval The finance department of the Dominion Government is awaiting the approval by King George V. of his effigy to be used on the hcav Canadian gold coins. As soon as this is done and the dies are forwarded, the coinage of gold Avill begin at the Ottawa branch of the royal mint. Typhoid Epidemic In Ottawa The capital is threatened with a serious outbreak of typhoid, there being at present thirty-six cases in the city hospitals. Thc outbreak is attributed to a contaminated water supply. Stung Willy—The other day I found mother crying over your book of poems. His Sister's Fiance (delighted)—Oh, is that so? (Aside.) Ah, what glory! What fame awaits me! A man who can bring tears to the eyes of such a flint-hearted woman is certainly great and no mistake. (To Willy) She was really weeping, Willy? Willy—Yes, she said it nearly broke her heart to think that a daughter of hers was going to marry a fellow who would write such rot as that. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Dorothea Sie- werd, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Nurse, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about two miles south of Takush Harbour on the east bank of the Takush River, thence south SO chains; thence west SO chains; thence north SO chains; thence east SO chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated November 9th, 11)10. DOROTHEA SIEWARD. jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Aminda Eng- vick, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Dressmaker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three miles south of Takush Harbour; thence south 80 chains; thence west SO chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east SO chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 9th, 1910. AMINDA ENGVICK. jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Amanda Jones of Victoria, B.C., occupation Dressmaker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted three miles south of Takush Harbour; thence south SO chains; thence east 80 chains; thenee north SO chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 6*10 acres more or less. Dated November Sth, 1910. AMANDA JONES, jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. FURNITURE PACKED BY EXPERTS For shipment to any part of the world. Qood Clean Materials. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Estimates Given. Special Caie taken -with Glass and China. A Special feature of our business is re-upholstering and restoring Furniture of all descriptions. E. S. STYLES PHONE 3149 80S FORT STREET VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast. Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that James Nathaniel Boult, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about six miles south-west from Takush Harbour; thence north 80 chains; thence Avest SO chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 28th, 1910. JAMES NATHANIEL BOULT. jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the matter of an Application for a I Duplicate Certlflcate of Title* to Duplicate Certificate of Title to ' Lot 2, Block 1, of Lot 36, of Section 4 (Map 931) Victoria City. NOTICE is hereby given that it is.( my intention at the expiration of one i month from the date of the first publication liereof to issue a Duplicate Certificate of Title to said land issued to I Lily Terese Peirce on the ISth day of | December, 190S, and numbered 192S5C. Land Registry Office, Victoria, B.C., the 25th day of January, 1911. S. Y. WOOTTON, jan 2S Registrar-General of Titles. I VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Arthur Cowan, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted about seven miles south-westerly from Takush Harbour; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south SO chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated November 29th, 1910. ARTHUR COWAN, jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Lawrence G. Ledwell, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Fireman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one and a half miles westerly from Takush Harbour; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north SO chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 25th, 1910. LAWRENCE G. LEDWELL. jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Harry J. Morrison, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation I Capitalist, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted j about seven miles south-west from Ta- i kush,Harbour; thence south 80 chains;] thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 ! chains; thence east 80 chains to point1 of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. ' Dated November 29th, 1910. I HARRY J. MORRISON. ■ jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT I District of Coast, Range 2 , [ TAKE NOTICE that William Bro- I thers, occupation Tradesman, Intends to [ apply for permission to purchase the ifollowing described lands:—Commenc-1 I ing at a post planted aboul live miles. | westerly from Takush Harbour on the ! south shore of Smith's Sound; thence) isouth SO chains; thence east 80 chains;) i thenco north SO chains; thence Avest: iSO chains to point of commencement land containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 29th, 1910. ' AVILLIAM BROTHERS. i Jan 7 Frederick A Smith, Agent. ■■ VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Alexander N. f Dick, of Vancouver, B. C„ occupation I Master Mariner, intends to apply for L permission to purchase the following de- I scribed lands:—Commencing at a post I planted on the shore of Chilco Lake, I about 15 miles from its mouth, being at f the southwesterly side o fa valley running into the said lake; thence east 80 chains; thence north SO ehains; the-i* . 1 vest 80 chains; thence south along thej east side of Chilco Lake SO chains to I point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 23rd, 1910. jan 14 ALEXANDER N. DICK. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Nancy Morgan, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation housekeeper, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about two miles south-west of Takush Harbour, thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 ehains; thence east SO chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated November 9th. 1910. NANCY MORGAN, jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Walter S. Mc- Lellan, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Cruiser, intends to apply for permis- ! sion to purchase the following described i lands:—Commencing at a post planted ' about three and a half miles south of the mouth of the Takush River, thence south 40 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence west 80 chains to the point of commencement and containing 320 acres more or less. Dated November 10th, 1910. AVALTER S. McLELLAN. jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Thomas Wm. Spencer Webb, of Vancouver, B.C., oe-l cupation accountant, intends to apply fori permission to purchase the folloAVingl described lands:—Commencing at a post! planted at a point on the east shore! of Chilco Lake, about 12 miles from its! mouth, thence 40 chains east; thencel 80 chains north; thence 40 chains west) more or less to lake shore; thence fol-l lowing lake shore southerly to point] of commencement, and containing 320J acres, more or less. Dated November 23rd, 1910. THOMAS WM. SPENCER WEBB.i jan 14 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that George WilliamI Hobson, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation I Insurance Agent, intends to apply for| permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a postl planted at the northeasterly end ofl Toonia Lake, thence east 80 chains;! thence south SO chains; thenee west SOI chains; thence north 80 chains to point! of eommeneement and containing 6401 aores more or less. Dated November 21st, 11)10. jan 14 GEORGE AVILLIAM HOBSON. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that Henry Walpole, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Fireman, intends to apply for permission to pur-1 chase the following described lands:- Commehclng at a post planted about | IH-o miles westerly from Takush Harbour on the south shore of Smith's I Round, thence south SO chains; thence west SO chains; thence north SO chains; [ thence east SO chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated November 29th, 1910. HARRY WALPOLE. jan 7 Frederick A. Smith, Agent. A Building of Modern Flats Known as " Mount Edwards " Apartment House • .V ■*'""■' %& ,^tpV& .. i ______ •**•' -j (••■-. m ZL rini'ii ii-Hi ^.■■MnjiB This charming apartment house is conveniently located at the eorner of Vancouver and Coutts streets, and stands on three-quarters of an acre of ground. , , , ..... Each flat embodies the requirements of a modern residence, very special attention having been paid to the plumbing and ventilation. Suites are arranged as follows: 3 rooms with kitchen, bathroom and entrance hall. Domestic help can be obtained, at all times, on the premises. ' The entire building is heated throughout with circulating hot water. Hot water for domestic purposes is connected to each suite. All floors are deafened with deadening felt and flre resisting partitions are built between One of tlie most modern and convenient features to be found in this building is the Automatic Passenger Those desiring to reside in a really modem flat can obtain further details by apply to PLUMMER & RIDEOUT 118 PEMBERTON BLOCK PHONE 3393