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HonAEBDavl* ââ British Columbian. VOLUME 2 NEW WESTMINSTER, R 0., TUESDAY-EVENING, JANUARY 18, 1887. NUMBER 14 gaihj gteitisli Columbian Taaeday Ireilw, Jaaaary 18. lut. s-ar=uese-ss=-=--aâ*-=-== It would not be surprising if Sir Charles Tupper's return to Canada, presumably to assume leadership of the Conservative party after next election, should result in a general reconstruction of the existing par ties. Sir Charles is a dashing sort of a leader, but he will never be able to draw men about him as Sir John has done, nor will he ever enjoy as lurge a measure of personal popularity. Sir John has his faults, but in spite of these he is still the most popular man in Canada, and even Mr. Blake with all his grand talents and high standard of morality does not come anything like as near to the hearts of the people. But Mr. Blake, rather than Sir Charles, is the coming man, and when Sir John disappears many who are now to be found in the ranks of the Conservatives will find their way over to Mr. Blake. It is not saying too much for the Liberal leader that in intellectual force and high moral character he is the equal of uny man in the public life of the new world. His time will oome,âToronto Telegram (Independent). It there is any truth in the following Quebec despatch, the defeated Conservative government is not disposed to yield without a struggle. The despatch Bays: "It has been discovered that during the course of last week the most desperate efforts were made here by an accredited ageut of both the Quebec and Ottawa governments to seduce two of the most prominent members of the provincial opposition from their allegiance. One of them was ex- Mayor Owen Murphy, Liberal member for Quebec West, and the other Hon. P. Oameau, National Conservative, and the mover in the Quebec house last session of the Riel motion against the Ross cabinet. Mr. Murphy was approached through two personal friends, both Conservatives, one of thom armed with pro- SosuU in writing, dictated, it is said, y the agent referred to, Mr. Olo- bensky, of Montreal, and Attorney- General Tuillon. Mr. Murphy's reply to the dastardly proposals was worthy of the man ana crushing for the conspirators. He spurned their offers with the utmost indignation, and stated that if the writing shown him had horne the signatures of its authors, he would have caused thein to be arrested within an hour, as their friend Wilkinson hod beon served in Toronto. Mr, Garneau waa first offered a seat in the sen ate, then the premiership, next the succession to Lieutenant-Governor Masson, and lastly the acceptance by the Ross government of a motion blaming Riel's execution. But be it said to his honor, he was as fimn as Mr. Murphy in rejecting all their allurements and in resenting the insult offered to his personal dignity and honesty." A Washington despatch to the New York World, dated January 10th, says: "There is great interest in the question of whether there is to be peace or war in Europe during the year. The prevailing opinion throughout the foreign legations in Washington inolines to the view that peace will prevail. The British minister on being asked the question whether there was to be peace or war in Europe this year, replied with great emphasis: "Peace, most decidedly peaoa There is no occasion for war, I am confident that peace will prevail." The Charge d'Afmira, of th" Austrian legation, said: "I believe thero will be peace. No one who is familiar with European politics would say that the tendency of affairs at present is to war. Why, just think what a general European war at the present time would mean. Austria has 1,200,000 men ready to be put into the field, Germany hits 1,- 400,000, France has 1,1100,000, and Russia has over 1,000,000, The responsibility of sending these great bodies of men into motion against each other would involve more awful responsibility than any statesman in Europe could at present be induoed to bear." At the Russian legation there was greater reserve shown than nt any of the houses of the foreign colony. The Russian minister, Baron de Struve, begged to be exoused from any personal expression of opinion at the present time. ' He stated that he hod no opinions to communicate. It was said, however, at tha legation, by one of the minister's secretaries, that they were in constant conirnu nidation with their government, and that their belief was in favor of peace." i Give Holloway. Corn Cuie a trial. It removed ten corn, from one pair of feet . without any pain. What it hal done once It will do again. D eWOLF gniVH, M.D. OFFICEâClarkson Street, opposite rear entrance of Colonial Hotel. OFFICE KOVRS-10 ll. m. to U noon; 3 tofi; and 0:90 to 8 p. m. dnolOte T 11. HAOLHAli, il.»., M. P., O. H. OFFICE: MoKensle Stroot, nest door to Drill Shod. RESIDENCE: Agnes Street, third honse from Hary Street. OFFICE HOURS: 10 to 12; 9 to 5| 6:80 to 8. d-delste H M. COOPBK, B. k.,1t. Dâ PHYSICIAN * SURGEON. OFFIOE and RBSIDENOE-Ohureh St. tneit door to Farmen' Home), near Columbia St., New Weatmluster, B.O. OFFICE HOUR8-«tol0i.m.; 1 to 8 and n,30lo8p.m. Call, la town and conn- try promptly alti.a.a to, (eke 1-VR. F. WELSH, DENTIST, Colonial Hotel, Now Westminstor, B. C. ap28to pOBBOUlD at Met'OIX, BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, ETO Office, Mckenzie Street, New Westminster, and Vancouver, a O. Jyaldwto ITT NORMA*; BOl.E, BARRISTER-AT-LAW. LandAgent Money to Loan. Colnmbia Street, aetta New Weatmlnater, B.O. M4JPT. PITTBNDRIOH, LAND AQENT, AC, AC d-deltc MoKenzIo Streot, N; W. A H, UOWSH, A, Formerly Howse, Hill A Rlckman, bega to announce that he will resume bus- IneBsaa anrreyor, Keal Estate Broker and Conveyancer On and after the Slat Instant. Offlee, New Caledonia Hotel, Murray St., Port Moody. aelftto rn j. trapp, AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, Colnmbia Street Now Wostmlnster All commissions will receive prompt aud careful attention. Rest references liven when required, mhla-to W. D. FERRIS, UMD. MUSS and OENE&AL M Bont and Debt Collector. RKVBBAl CIOOD FABM8 FOB UU. Ageal ler tke TBAVEIKB'S UFK and ACCIDENT IsWIlBANCK COMPANY, â arimd. Cann. OFFICEi-Kcrrla Slreet, New Weatmlnater. fettc Woods, Turner^ Gamble UND SURVEYORS, Keal Estate. Insurance and Commission Agents, FIRE, UFE, ACCIDENT ft MARINE INSURANCE COLUMBIA STREET, Telephone 88. NEW WUTMMif IB. delete PITT & CO., Real Estate, Mining AND MONEY BROKERS, âAnn- General Commission Ag'ts VANCOUVER, B. O. WANS NEGOTIATED. RAND BROS. I1KAL ESTATH BROKERS, Conveyancer., Colleetore, And Inanranee Agents, Offices nt VICTORIA: Fort Street, NEW WESTMINSTER: Corner McKensle and Clarkaon Sts. VANCOUVER, Cordova Street. BUILDING LOTS for aale In all sections of Vancouver and New Weatmlnater City. FARM LANDS of superior quality (or aale at Ohllllwhaok, Port Hammond, Langley, Matsqui, Sumas, Mnd Bay,Ladner's Landing Luln Island, North Arm and Pitt River. Maps and Plana exhibited and tho fullest Information furnished at all ouroffiees resole TURNER, BEETON & GO. MERCHANTS, WHABP STBEET â¢ VICTOBIA. -avasm-Ts foe North British and Mercantile insurance Co. lor Mainland. H. C. BEETON A. OO., 36 Finsbury Oroua, " London, E. G. THE CLARENCE tloraer Yateift Doughs Streets, VICTORIA, B. C. FRANK 0. RICHARDS, JR. - - â¢ LESSEE TOURISTS' HEADQUARTERS; FIRST Class ln every respect Fnll** up* Glletl wllh all Convenience! or Modem oteli. Now and Elegant tn atl Ita Appointments. Prlees Moderate. Thin magnificent Hotel is now open tot tlie reception of Guests. ' twNo pains will be spared by the management to make this Hotol pleasant and attractive, docStc ion Restaurant COLUMBIA STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. MEALS AT ALT HOURS (DAY OR NIGHT). Oystera In any Style; Board bythe Pay or Week. Under the present management everything will be found first-class, and prioes are extremely low. dnolms E. It. BARKER, Prop, W. H. BURNS, Corner Columbia and Blackie Sta., Opposite C. P. B. station. DKAi,nn in Choice Groceries, Provisions. Clothing, Men's Boots & Shoes The Stock Is new, was bought nt bottom prlceB und will bo sold POR CASH at a grent reduction on prices charged else* where In B. O. djalln.3 THOS. OVENS, MANUFACTURER OF Blacksmith and Machinist All Khnla of Machinery, Patent Looks, Safes, Sewing MaohinoB, to., to,, Repaired. BLACKSMITHINC In all Ita branches. Farmers', Loggers', Mill and Contraot Worki Agricultural Implements, nnd everything ln the blaokamlth line made to order. Having secured flrst-class workmen, we feel confident of giving satisfaction. aat* Horse-shoeing a specialty, dwjlysito] Columbia St., New Wust. Wm. Ross BOOTiSHOE F-A^LrOK. Depot Hotel COLUMBIA STBBFT, Opposite CPU Depot. A First-Class Hotel CHAROES MODERATE. P. 0. BIUADIAVI, â¢ Proprietor. djano I JUST ARRIVED: $15,000 STOCK From tho principal Houaea of Germany, France Great Britain, the United States and our great Dominion. 500 LINES KEPT ON HAND. CALL AND SEE MY STOCK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE. Bond and Shots, fronffSOo upwards. Fell I Bibber Goodi A Vum-Vums of all kinds. Ladles' t deali' Slippers for Xma»- the loveliest over Been. 81 lines of ladles', Hisses' 4 Children's Boots, WM. ROSS, toWuM Hotel Hack, C'alNMbla Mt. dwnolSIr Eastern Butter! JURT RECEIVED. 400 TUBS CHOICE "Morrlsburg," ''Brookvlllo," nnd "East- orn Townships" Butler, which la offered at low prlcoa. _ â J. O. DEVLIN, djallwl DeCosmos Uloclr, Victoria. Brown Leghorns. THREE THOROUtUTBRKD BROWN Leghorn Poclw for mil â >. Those nro Hno young birds, and ihpyiuo ottered nt vety low price**. Apply nt thin ofnec. d-dMJfto Monumental ALEX. HAMILTON LORNE ST., OPP. COURT HOUSE, 18 PREPARED TO FURNISH ALL kinds ol Mcaoturiiliil Wurk. Specialties In Scotch Granite nnd Italian Marble. Rough nml Fine Stone for Buildings. Agent for Heller's Ornamental Planter Work. Designs seen nt DempM it's Shoo Store. P. O. Box 185,Ne* Westminster. dnoKte Loofc^Here! TP VOU 'VANT TO MAKE A NICE XMAS OR NEW YEAR'S To a friend or relative, go down to STIR* SKY'S and look at Homo or those extra* ordluarrbnmnlnsfu Ladles* and Gentlemen's Oold and Bitter Watches, Chains, Cbarnis, etc., etc. Or If you want a useful ornament for your house, examine those beautiful May striking Clock*, with cathedral gongs. He is selling at BOTTOM PRICES. Pine Watch KepalrlnRn Specialty, and good workmanship guaranteed. W Remember the plneeâthe ' "Blue dwnuilyl Coiumbin 8tâ New West. GUARDIAN Insurance Com'y OF LONDON, ENG. Total Funds, $18,000,000 Iitiablvi ESTABLISHED 1821 Risks Taken at Rates as Low as any other Reliable Comp'y. â¢ « T.R, PEARSON, dooftc (B. C. S. 41 Co.) AQENT. W.E. AUSTIN, DEALER IN General Merchandise! A large Assortment of DRY QOODS -AND- QROOERIES ALWAYS ON HAND. "Hay and Feed WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. WOOD ADD COAL DELIVERED TO ANV PART W TIE CITT. We run two stages dally.eiccptSumlays, lo Port Moody, carrying H.M.S. malls. As no liquor or tobacco Is used we can by temperate habits nnd careful economy serve tbe publio at especially lour rates. ilwse80to CHARLES MURRAY, CLARKSON STREET, Opp. Registry office, New West'r, Bonn, Sifj*n and Ornunental F^iniing*. PAPtH HANCINC, CUZIN0, KM.8QMIMIN0, to. WALL~PAPER. The largest assortment of Wnll Paper In the City, comprising newest patterns, always on hand at bottom prlees. Sam* Sles on view at T. R. Pearson A Co.** tore, Columbia St. Pnper hanging at specially low rates. dlelStc FURNITURE W. PROTHERO & CO. MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OP FURNITURE. REMOVED «-To shop lately occupied by Mr. Daroy, Columblastreet. Call und examine our stock and prices â. We can't be IMDUUOLD iepulring ot nll kinds neatly W. PROTHERO A CO. before buying, ln the city. Ri done. 1. W. HECKLEY Peebles; Heckley (NEAR MERCHANTS' SQUARE) FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, âAHDâ UPHOLSTERERS Spring and Wool Mattresses ind Bedding always oi kind. HAVE ON HAND THE LAMEST AND BEST STOCK OF FIB KITIIBE OD IHE MAINLAND. Hardware Hnl room Suites, In AA, (Kerry, Walnut, or Mahogany. Estimates Inr Ofllce and Store Fittings. Au experienced upholsterer has been engaged by the firm, who 'are now pre- Iiarcd to do all kinds of work In the up- lolstcry line. djlystc COME AND SEE I H; W. H. HOLOIN, A VINO TAKEN POSSESSION OF âi. H"6 "Temperance Houae,"fronting on Columbia and Church Streets, opposite the Episcopal churoh, and now known aa the FARMERS'H0MEI Will accommodate the traveling publio at the following rates: Board per day â tt oo â â " week â 6 00 Single Meals. H â a Beds â 25 M »*.Qood accommodation (or Ladles and families. mjrtHo FOR_8ALE. THE LEASE, FIXTURES AND STOCK of that well-known Variety Won next the Holbrook Houae, Frontstreet doelsto 0. MCDONOUGH HAVINO TAKEN Lundbom's Building, Fronts*. (Formerly occupied by Kyle A Tllton), IS NOW READY <<> serve Ms, customers and everybody with as good a etook as a man wants to select from. Dry Ooods. GrocerlM, Pr.rl.lm, Crocker), Ulasaware, Beets, ste. . Come and Bee the mew place, and let ub know what you thick of It. dwocwto c. Mcdonough. E. HUTCHERSON, NURSERYMAN * DEALER UT Frnlt and Ornamental Trees, Ladncr's Landing, GUNSMITHS. Gas Fitting! The Gas Company respectfully inform the Public that they are prepared to do Gas Fitting at lowest possible rates consistent with good workmanship. â¢ A supply of FIXTURES, GLOBES, Ac, now on hand. 13* Orders may be left at the Company's Office, Holbrook Stone Building, or at RAND BROS. J. L. STAMFORD, rTlH 1 I that B.O. IHE SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO IN- form the people of British Columbia he has established a Nursery ut Ladner's Landing, and Is prepared to ml all orders for Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Shrubbery, Vines, Small Fruits, Ac Trees Imported or home grown according to the wishes of customers. The subscriber has had a thorough praotleal training ln the builness, and having a permanent stake In the country It Is his Interest to deal fairly with the publie. He Will wait upon the various towns and settlements shortly, and all ordera will have hiB personal attention. anl2to E. HUTCHERSON. Farm for Salel A N IMPROVED FARM "FOR SALE a, cheap, and on easy terms, wltk or without the stock. M. NICHOLSON, dwoc7tc Mount Lehman P. O. FOR SALE. good order. For particulars apply on the. premlees to . B. WSST. Or, Messrs. DRAKE, JACKSON/ apUte * HELMCKKN, Victoria. ONE 4-LAMP Ai TWO 3-LAMP CHANDELIERS, for coal oil: 2 Might ditto for gaa or oil, and a number of bracket lamps. Nearly all as good aa new, . Apply to E. 8. SCOULLAR A CO. dwjallto Span of Hares I FOR 8ALE CHEAP. .1 "" ELL BROKEN TO DOUBLE A; Single Harness and Saddle. Ani hlsonfce. dwjalfi! Carriage Works! COLUMBU STBEET, NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. NOW ON HAND, A LOT OF sielRhs, cutlers, Bugitleg, -.. Phaetons, Democrat, Kxpress and Farm Wagons. Also, a large stock of Buggy, Carriage, Wagea, .al glrlgh Material, All of which will be sold CHEAP KOR CASH. ii-ucmic mio & OURRIE. d-Jlyllto GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS or All Descriptions. Fill; Tackle, Sutiig Sura, POWDER AND SHOT (ALL KINDS). CARTRIDGES, SHELLS and RELOADING TOOLS, SPECIAL PRICES FOR LARGE QUANTITIES OF AMMUNITION. «r All Mull Orders will be seat C.O.D. We are pr. pored le de all kinds «f am Work anil anything la Ike airehaaltal Hae. All werk aaaraaleen. eJaasfmua- ale or biecch-liuidlng) le let ky Ike day er week. Alan, Rnnla fnrklre. coiixKit rnvKoiu coivhiia sts. NEW WESTMINSTER. Tkt Xew flaa More. dnolte NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN THAT 30 (Jays afterdate we Intend making application totheChlefCommlMlonerof Lands ami Worka for a lease for timber* In? purpose*- of the following described lands In Coast District: (l.) Commencing at a stake sot at the head of Sidney Bay on West shore ot Lough borough Inlet; thenco West 110 ohalns. South 100 ohalns, East to Northerly shore lino of Beaver Creek; thence Easterly following shore lines of Beaver Creek and Sidney Bay lo point of commencement, exclusive of the Indian Resorve contained therein; said described tract containing about one thousand acres. (2.) Commencing at the Norlh Wosl cor nerof the claim already applied for by lis and described as Trnct No. 2 in an advertisement Inserted by us in tho "British Columbia Ganotte," dnlcd November 16th, A. D. 1886; thenoe West 40 chnlni*, Norlh lOebnlns, Enst 40 chnins, North to shore llneof uHmull lake: thence along South shore Une thereof, Easterly to the North East end thereof, thence Enst 40 chains, South toshore llneof HemmlngBay Lake; thence Southwesterly along lake to a point due South of whore the last South course as aforesaid Intersects suld hike; thence South 40 ehains, West 40 chains. moro or less, to the North Enst corner of lea.se applied for Novomber 1.1th, A. D. 18W, ns aforesaid. New Westminster, B, C, Dec. 23,1886. ROYAL CITY PLANING MILLS CO. [Limited] dilo24ml John Hendry, Manager. ESTABLISHED 1889. ROBT. DICKINSON, BUTCHER, Hurl* Oppoilte tie Colonial Hotel, NEW WESTMINSTER rE LARGEST AND CHOICEST uaortmtnt of all descriptions of MEATS AND VEGETABLES Constantly on bud, and supplied to Fun- illm, Restaurants, ud Steamboat! at tbe LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. ForSale! I SPAN DARK BAY MABE8, t ud S I years old; good travellers; won alnile or double. _, 1 â » Hene, 8 vearaold; works single or double; nI<>o ladiea'orienta'laddie bone; very gentle. I â¢â¢seated â atari. springs; nearly new. â leaser ftaiMkr Bay on North Arm, Fraser river, nbkls.lallMIIMa. a kalMiMa. iall lalaaea Bellies. Alao-oae aad eae-alalk lateral ta Clly Water faaaay. W. J. FRENCH. New Weat., Nov. llth, IBB. dwnolite City Property! FQ-BSAl.F, rE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR aale hia Lot, with 8-roomed Dwelling Homo, situated on Columbia Street, next tbe Roman Catholic Churefa. Comprlaea lane Drawing, Dining, Bed Rooms, and Kitchen; Pantry, Scullery, Bath Room, and Wash House; Three-stalled Stable/ Hay I/rft, Carriage Bouse, and extensive Wood uw i, ^MmHgo uuiunr, ana exienaive Sheds, Ac. Plentiful supply of good Frnlt Spring Water. Lawn, Flower and Gardens; splendid view, healthy location; very suitable for a large family, Applyto d-deJtc HENRY V. EDMONDS. Music Lessons I MRS. 1 to i forle PEELE IS NOW PREPARED â._. ._ receive a limited number of Pupila for leaaons on the Piano. Terms, ts a month. ,-.-'â *«' PRIVATE SCHOOL ISS ANNIE HOMER WILL RE- open Ihe School on Blackwood 81. irmerly taught by Miss Wood.), on l.aaay ike ink laat. Further ara on application. Und Beglstrj Ordlnuee, 1870 Ul t, Black a, Xew WcetaUaster tak- has been made for a duplicate Notice la therefore hereby given tbat a fresh Certificate of Title will be lamed In lieu of that ao lost or destroyed, unless cause be shown to the contrary within one month from the date hereof, a W.ARMSTRONG, Deputy ReglBtrar Land Registry Offlce, New Weatmlnater, 91st Dec, 18*3. d-deMml NOTICE. XTOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN THAT ll application will be mode to the Legislative Assembly of the Proviuce or British Columbia, at Ita next session, for ao Aet Incorporating the applicant* with sufficient powers to enable them to reclaim certain landa situate ln the Dlstrlet nf New Wostmlnstor In the Province of British Colnmbla,whloh may bo described ns all those tracts of manh and meadow land belns subject to overflow,and Isolated Krtlonsof upland comprised within the nndnrloH of the same, bounded as follows, viz.: First. Westwardly and Northwardly by Pitt River and Lake; Southwardly Ly Fra ier River: and Enstwardly by the main uplands of TownBblpsfttl2,amH2,ofaroup ifnster District, Every Kin to M8 0WI â¢A. PRACTICAL Teacher Wanted. WANTED-A MALE TEACHER FOR the Upper Rumas Publio Sehool, one who hns attended the last examination and holds a provincial certificate. Applyto WM. M.CAMPBELL, Sec. Trustee Board. Upper Sumas, Jan. 13:1886, dwjalfite NATHANIEL DYSON, NFOUMATION REGARDING THE _. whereabouts of Nathaniel Dyson {late of Pliittorvlllo, Wisconsin) wbo Is supposed to hnvo spent Inst winter In New Westmlnsler, will be thnnktully received by I. 11. FISHER, Bnnk of H. 0., New Westminster. dw-deme One, NcwWestm! Second. Kiistworair oy rut Hiver ana Lake, and Westwardly und Northwardly by the Coquitlam River and tho upland of Townships 89,40. nnd 41. ot Group One, In New Westminster District aforesaid, and Southwardly by Ihe Fruser River. And for Imposing eluiraes or assessments upon such of the snlil Innds as mny have been granted by tho Grown, proportionate to the benefit which may be derived therefrom, to satisfy the cost thereof, upon such terms and subject to such conditions as maybe Just and for enabling the applicant, to acquire and hold any such lands whether granted by the orown or not, upon snob terms and conditions ob shall seem Juat, Dnted at New Weatmlnater the 25th day of November, IMD, d-de3w8 wr, loon. CORBOULD A McCOLL, Solicitors for Applicants. Cream & Fancy Cakes âao toâ A. DIEBEL'S FRONT STREET, Opp. C. P. N. WHAttr. dseffltc BOYS WANTED. TWO SMART BOYS WANTED AT . ,°nâ¢'«. "ejl the Dally Columbian. Apyly at Tbla Onler. ilnulllo CHEMIST* DRUGGIST, COLUMBIA STREET (OPP. OOLOHIAL BOTH,), NEW WKSTMINSTBa, B. 0. FkyilCtaM' PWMr|»tl01l ui !â¢â â¢ lljr Secl-M â tHtialt*. N B. â Only Genuine Snip and, Over twenty yean' eiperienoe. mrB Public Notice Kit f Ntuutff hio Ita}, mHE UNDERSIGNED (THANKS TO JL the klndneia and permission of the "ayor and Oity Council) two weeks afo â¢opened the Puhllo Library, and lake. ibrary, an In re-opened _ _ thi; opportunity tn offer an Invitation to residents ol New Wwlmlneter lo pay him n visit, Papen and Macasluea (rom all directions are received tor natrons ud visitors, and more will bt added In taw a reasonable support la obtained, Ibe terma are 10 eenb a month, <» adnw papera, Ac, are paid for In advance, will amount to about I oenta a day, o eoat of one cigar for seven dan pâ'â to aee news from all ovor then, elegant books whieh may be u every 2. hour.! Then la no compel about this, but thine wbo believe In ting ln out ot the rain and who ean tai., a decent lire will doubtless appreciate Olf. In.lllutlon. Ladle, and alraneert are free, ao doubtless all tbe parti., who believe In Bluo Ribbon will oome forward atbnee and Join .tbla attractive tM, bath lor tbelr own credit and tbat of otbaat, pune one, come all, and you will be attended to by one wbo oan soap all clasees.vle.: Toura Rtapeetfully, Ntw Weat, Aug.*}, HENR^W.HUOJJg., '. .11! ;"-.â¢ NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS DAY. Seeds Ferry's Sails fvitish â¬ohimbian Taeaday Evening.. Jauunry IS, last. Dissolution! It has come como ut lust! After rumors upon rumors wliich one (lid not know whether to accept or reject, wo have the authoritative announcement that tho writs are issued and that the 15th prox. has been fixed as nomination day, and the 22nd us the day for polling. The whole machinery of partyism will now be set is active operation, and there will be wire-pulling and scheming by the candidates for office from one end of Canada to the other. Everything betokens a fierce struggle. Such a change has evidently taken place in the relative strength of parties since last session that the Liberal party has strong hopes of winning the battlo. It is a fight of desperation with the Conservatives, and a fight in which hope inspires wonderful enthusiasm in the Liberal ranks. Fortunately the agony of suspense will not be long, â for it will be scarcely more thnn a month beforo the smoke of the battle will be lifting from the silent battle field. In the east both parties profess to be confident of the result, and both will doubtless put forward every possible effort to carry the day. In this province, where there are really no parties, the same enthusiasm does not prevail. For several years all the representatives of this province in the house of commons have been pledged supporters of Sir John Maedonuld and his party. It is altogether probable that in giving their support to this party they have been carrying out the wishes of a majority of their constituents. But we havo frequently expressed the opinion that it is a mistake for representatives blindly to support any party, ns many of our representatives have done. Because a man approves of the general policy of a govemment, it does not follow that he ought to vote with that government on measures which cannot commend themselves to bis own judgment.' It would be infinitely better if the conduct of all representatives were characterised by a larger degree of independence. One never gains anything for his constituency by sur- rending his judgment and becoming a mere voting machine in the hands ..of political leaders. We hope the people of this province will send to Ottawa sterling men, upon whose judgment they can rely to vote as they ought to vote in an emergency. Pioneer Days. To-day we have completed a brief historical sketch of some, of the chief events in the early history of this city. As the History of the oity was bound up with that of the old colony of British Columbia, these reminiscences necessarily embrace colonial history us well. In this sketch there is much that will doubtless strike with astonishment those of our readers who are ignorant of the struggles and discouragements through which the pioneers of this city and the mainland were forced to pass. The whole official policy up to the time when popular government Was given to the country, seems to hnve been directed towards building up Victoria and Vancouver Island at the expense of New Westminster and tho mainland. Victoria was made a free port, and Esquimalt was made tho terminus of ocean shipping. Not only was Victoria made a free port, but it was kept free from almost all sorts of taxes, while the commerce and industries of the mainland were taxed and crippled nt every pjint. Indeed, we are not sure tbat the absolute impartiality of administration came about even with popular government, for the amount of public revenue expended on Vnncouver Island has always been very much larger than, under the circumstances, it should have been. A perusal of the facts stated in this sketch will make plain the cause of the feeling of "hostility*which still exists on tho mainland towards the people of Vic- toria. It is not best that this feeling should be perpetual, but there is no room to doubt that the origi nal cause of it was the ungenerous »nd grossly unjust treatment re- oeived by the mainland from Victoria officials. People sometimes express wonder at the slow progress made by the city of Now Westminster, during the past twenty-eight years; but when one thinks of the diffioalties in the way of her advancement it is rather a wonder that her development has been so extensive. The historical sketch has been prepared by an impartial reporter from such material as came within his reach, and we believe it Will he found generally to be in harmony with the facts, The men oi 1888 and 1859 are rapidly dis- uppearing from the stage of action, and in a few years the, only witnesses of these times will lie the written records of history. It is of importance that none of them should he lott. PUaaant as tyrupi nothing equal; it at awc*n^ie6*l the name Iji Mother Grow? Worm Ertsrmiiiator. The great- art worm destroyer of the age. fifflt 6,000,000 people use FERRY'S SEEDS D. " liiwir.1... v i.ri.U..trik SEEOMNUI Forlorn M. FERRY A CO. .re admitted to be tlw LIMIT IIIIIEII liitheui.rlj. D.N.FEMMCO'S lllf iUÂ«iii)7i IBB7 trill be mailed FREE to all plioanto, toil .iMtBeuon'i otutomeri without or* delimit, /â ita luttb (oto M,Evtrit per- tonutingQar â dm, FUU or rtoturSUesaottlil undforU.AiOnm I.M.UM.fcGI. Windsor. Onti Caledonian & St. -Andrew's Society. A SPECIAL MEETING OF TUB StlCI- A oty will bo held TO-MORROW EVENING, the mth Inst,. In the City Hotel, at 8 o'clock. JOHN SPROTT, djal7t2 Secretary. Card ofThanks. THE UNDERSIGNED DESIKE8 TO extend his sincere tluniks to tlio (Ire- men und citizens whose efforts ut thc Are on tho nlsht of the Uth inst., saved his â property from destruction. dfaim JOSEPH WINTEMUTE. Canadian Pacific Railway I Tenders for 100,000 cross Ties TENDERS ARE ASKED UP TO NOON of Saturday Ike glad January Inst., for tho furnlBhing of 100,000 Cross Tlca, delivered on the llneof the Rallwny between Cisco and Vancouver, or New Westminster, in lots to suit contractors. H, ABBOTT, General Sup't. Port Moody, 15th Jan., 1887. ilwJalM Wood and Coal. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A large Qunnllty of BEST WELLINGTON IM GOAL Ami nn assortment of CORD WOOD, Whioh ho will soil at lowest rates. Ho will also promptly attend to nil kinds of Ordors left at Mr. MoCoIl's Btore on Coiumbin street, or rt my house, Douglas stroet, will meet with prompt attention. HENRY ELLIOTT. Now Westminster B. C. JlylOlc THE INSTANTANEOUS INK & STAIN ERASER Will remove all Ink or Fruit Stains, Iron Rust, Grease or Mould, and leave the paper or fabric perfectly uninjured, TRY IT. PRICE, 50C. B. G. STATIONERY & PRINTING CO. Now Westminster, Vancouver k Victoria dwnolotc Rural Canadian! AND TIIR , CANADA PRESBYTERIAN. $2 for Both Papers for 1887. This Remarkable Oflur 1s good to old ns well as new Subscribers. Tin; Canada Piieshythrtan Is pronounced to be thc "limrilnir, denominational paper In Canada." Is now In ll* mxteentii yenr of publication, nnd In nil lt« departments will be better.* thnn ever during thc coining yonr. The Rural Canadian, nbout to enter on its TENTH ykai:, is styled the "Afirleul* tuml authority of Uio Dominion," is a Iiirtf.' 82 pp. pufier, with departments to suit the varied tn«i«Â« nnd interests to bo found In every'ho mo. ftnlMrrllHt for imltt PitprrK now nnd HIIVI' $1. Address: C BLACKETT ROBINSON, d*ilc7iulltb OJordnn Street, Toronto. â » GRIP! «- CANADA'S COMIC JOURNAL GREAT IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1887. THE AIM OF "GRIP" Is to net forth, in in nn lmpartl..lund!ndep<mdontmnn* nor, tbo misHlm* events of Canadinn political mu. social .life- lis Cnrtoona nn*juk more dotlnltoiy nmi more plenslnaly than whole columns of editorial. In this pun* gent, easily nppreelnble, and hi I Mie style of prorjuntlr'iu subject, Uie whole situation Ih revealed at n Klu tide. The success of Grip Shows bow well this faot Is appro* elatedâIt!! Cartoons on Iho pursing political events of thc country being ovon moro eagerly sought after than the chaste and humorous letter-press of the paper,â though tho hitter Ik equal to that of any similnr publication on the continent. The publishers of Grip are. making ox tensive Improvement* for 1830. Tho old cover Is to bn discarded,and tlto Journal will hereafter comprise 12 pages, and be printed on heavy toned and calendered paper,âovery number being bo artistically executed as Xo compare t.ivornbly with the best papers on tlio continent* The advts. will 1)0 compressed and moro ny«to- matlcally arranged; while similar Improvements will be mndo aa to tho letter* press. A now and handsome design will adorn the titlo page; white th'; Ciirtoom will certainly not sutler /mm extensive Improvements In the artistic department, Tlie price of Grip will hereafter ho 82 a year, whioh Is lower than Dint of any paper of Its kind In America,âmoit of thom Helling for 85. Single numbers of Grip *ll be 10 conts. Twice a year.nt Mldsummornnd Christmas, a bonutiful Hpeclnl number will ho Issued, tho number of pages being In* creased, and nlcnsinu, features Introduced, particulars of which will bo given In pre* coding Issuch, Thoso numbers will be presented to subscribers without extra charge. GRIP'S PLATFORM) Humor without Vulgarity*, * Patriotism without Partleohshlp; Truth without Temper. Only 49 m Year, Pontage Vne, Address tho Grip Printing nnd Publish* Ing Compnny,2(1 mid 2* Front Street, West, Toronto; or leave your order with your bookseilerorothorlocnl ngont, f«M W^THAT*^ UN FELT WANT. j,Iew lap! $1.25 -W**- $1.25 DISTRICT OF NewWestminster JUST ISSUED TiY Price, $1.25. This Map has been produced at great cost, uud gives a vast amount of information never bofore available respecting the most important district in the Province. The new Map shows the latost surveys, the latest roads, the line of the 0. P. E. and extensions. BUY A COPY. PUBLISHED BY RAND BROS. Beat Estate, Insurance and financial Agents, NEW WESTMINSTER, VANCOUVER. AND VICTORIA. FOR SALE AT T. R. Pearson & Co's NEW WESTMINSTER AND VANCOUVER. np24tc Change of Business fllHE UNDERSIGNED HAS PUR- u. chased the entire stock-in-trade and business of Archie Burns, corner Columbia A Mackie Sts., nnd Is prepared to supply the public with flrst-class Groceries, Provisions, Dry Goods, Ao.,at,lowest rules. A call solicited. â¢ dno20lc W. H. BURNS. THE ANNIVERSARY of Scotland's Bard will be celebrated on ti.e evening of January the 25th, 1887, WITH A GRAND BALL ATTHE DHII.I. SUED Held under thc Auspices of tbe Caledonian & St. Andrews* Society. TICKETS (admitting Lady and Gentleman to Bull and Supper), J:J. Tickets cun he obtained from either of tbo following committee!âT. Mowat, Gko. Roiikiithon, C. It. T. Gahrioch. d-dCJItd Confederation Life ASSOCIATION. OimmiilrM'npllnl-. Full Gov'm't Deposit Head Office, Toronto, Canada A home"icompany, Thii- Association merits the confidence the Public is reposing in it from the following FACTS:- - ; . The Security offered to policy holders Is unsurpassed by nny Company doing bull* noss In Canada, II hint no schemes of Insurance, hut tbe well-cstnbllBhed linen, hence the policy holders cannot ho misled as to tbelr contractu. Its statement!) to tho public can lie readily understood, Its cash statement show- ingovery Item of Income and how expended. Itn position Isascertninetlannunlly from a detailed valuation In which every Item of Nubility is included. Its progress has been unexampled In the history of Insurance in Canada. It11polleioH1.ro Indisputable after three yenrs, and non-forfeit able after two years' existence. Its profltH are distributed upon an equitable basis. The proflbi to one class of policy holders are not lessoned to give larger profltH to any other class, which method afford** superior ndvimtnges over the uniform bonus plan of distribution. Liberal < â¢ndltlons » to Rmlilenre and Travel. J. K. MncDONAM), Managing Director. T. R. PEARSON & GO. Agonta, Ntw Westmlnalei Je7-2mo.Qli«rn»lt. NUT HAMMOND NURSERY Frnlt Trees, ornamental Trees, Small Fruits, And OARDEN STOCK on hnnd in.grant variety. Everything Hint-cliiss nntl fuvnlsliod In good shape. G. W. HENRY, dw-dolOtt! Port lliinimotid, B. C. Yorick Club THE COMMITTEE HAVE AltltANa- ed that tho meeting to be held ou the 8th Day of February, 1887, Shall be attended by thc Members in FANCY DRESS COSTUME. All Lndy Members are requested to take note of same. E. M. N. WOODS, d-do21-ml Secretary. D. S. CURTIS & CO. Wholesale and Retail DRUGGISTS. Kew Westminster, 8.0. mhlOtc WALSH'S TAILOR INCH EMPORIUM Columbia Stâ New Westminster, HAVING JUST RECEIVED OUR NEW Fai I and winter Stook, we invite In spectlon of Uio flnest selection of KraRllsh, Seetrli. (.crown, French, and American SUITINGS Hg*& Ever shown In Now Westminster. For a GOOD FIT nnd artistic stylo wo defy competition,' ilnoMtc THOS, WALSH. TAM5S IMPORTER New Westminster, B. C. HARDWARE A SplcntliC Stock. IC PAINTS, OILS, CHANDELIERS, Wall Papers, Patent Chimney Pipe, STOVES AND TINWARE An Immense Assortment. Iron Pipe, Brass Cocks And all sorts of Fittings. A WEIA-SELECTED STOCK Alwaya on Haml. .1 ust Received, a Choice Selection of For Holiday Trade, wlilcli must bo sold before the New Year. or Tho Pnlillo Invited to oome in and inapect my stook, tnd moke their pur- oliasos. dw-del7ml 2v£ TT 3iT IOI EÂ» -A. X-. IT "ST OF TIIK City of New Westminster. Statement of Balances, Receipts and Expenditure for the ' Year ending 31st December, 1886. RECEIPTS. Balance** from 1885: Ilank B.C.,Gcn'l Acct,..$H70 22 do. Special Deli, Acct *, 254 81 do. Fire Engine Deb. Actst- 6117 88 do. Lnnd Sales Acct 4402 00 Dom.Savings Banlc.Flre Engine Deb. Acct 1000 00 Cash on hand 81 tl) $ ' Ordinary Revenue: Arrears of Taxes 1311 41 City Taxes, 1886, Iteal Estate 4083 at City Taxes, 18SB, Rental 83178 Road Tax 1350 oo Cuttle Tax 0 00 Trade Licenses 6082 60 Water Frontage 1370 84 Sidewalks 145 00 Police Court, Fines, ftc. lltfo 75 Debenture interest, ftc,, Rates: Special Deb. riSSil] 000 1)0 Steam Firo Engine! 1881] 77185 Woollen Mill Deb.ri885] 255 80 Railway Deb. flSSSJ. ,. 8030 08 Debenture Principal Acct: Railway Bonus Deb's... fl Land Sales Acct.: Received for Sale of Lands '. 4 EXPENDITURE. Stroot Repairs*â Genernf , 12207 71) Queen's Avenue 25 00 Cunningham Street eo 60 Edinburgh Street. loo 00 Provost Street Kin lfi DallosHtreet 15 00 Front Htroot 1640 45 Sidewalks m 00 Street Lighting, less 916 ree'd for broken lamp 553 82 New Westminster Gas Co. , 854 00 Salaries:â City Clork 1283 8? Special Collectors 80 00 Constables (2) 1460 00 Special Constables 12100 Lamp Lighter. 600 00 Police Magistrate 682 50 City Barrister 600 00 Look-up Keeper. 720 60 Chain Gang Guard 103 00 Assistance In Office 80 77 Work atthe lire 18 00 Election Expenses 04 75 Woollen Mill Bylaw. 80 75 By-laws Advertising. 143 22 Fire Department 042 97 Printing ft Advertising... 199 24 Vancouver Relief Fund... .454 98 Miscellaneous'Expenses. 878 U Bent i 18500 B. U. Agricl. Association. 100 00 Mechanics' Institute........ 88 25 Telegraph Service, 80 25 Look-up, 290 67 Polico Court 803 75 Surveys, Maps, Ae 85 00 Public Receptions 645 07 Liabilities 1885 1407 84 Steam Ferry . 1276 18 Debenture Interest Account:â Special Debentures 1883 820 00 Steam Fire Engine De* bent ures 1884,8815, Iobs Dnm. Savings Bank Interest, 838.00 278 34 Railway Bonus Debentures. 1885 870 41 8 988 75 Debenture Principal Account:â Special Debentures 1883, Redeemed 500 00 Fire Engine Debentures 1884, Redeemed 600 00 Railway Bonus Deben* turos, 1885, Redeem ed..l0000 00 t 11000 00 Laud Rales Account, Payments:â Right of Way 35997 17 Legal ft other Expenses of Sales, etc, 2458 16 $884$ 82 Balances:â Bank of B. C, Victoria, Railw'y Debenture Ac 88500 00 Bank of ac.,New Westminster, Spoelat Debenture Account 558 77 Bank of B.C.. N.W. Fire Engine Deb. Ae 667 21 Hunk of B.C. N.W. Rail- way Deb. Ao 3260 27 Bank of EC, N.W., Lnnd Sales Ae 1639 35 6134 60 BankofB,0.,N,W.Gen- eral Ac. Dr.. 604 84 Dom, Savings Bank, 6530 26 Firo Engine Deb. Ac... 1038 66 Cash on Hand 49 66 $114593 69 Nkw Westminster, 18th January, 1887. Tothe Mnyor and Gmnctllort o/'the Municipality o/ thc City of New Westminster: GENTLEMEN.-I have examined the Books and Vouchers of tho Corporation handed to mo, and havo fouiid them to bo correct; and I hereby certify thnt the foregoing Statement is correctly made out from the Books, djal8 WALTER J. WALKER, Auditor, Accountant, ftc. GLOBE HOUSEI HAS RECEIVED A VERY FINE STOClC OF NEW MERCHANDISE! CONSISTING OF-^â Millinery, Dress Goods, Cottons, Sheetings, Tweeds, Flannels. Ladies' and Children's Ulsters, Jackets and Cloaks. Tlio Millinery is thu finest and largest Stook on tlio Mainland, Ko need to go to Victoria. DRESS OOODS in the now materials and shades for the season. We call attention to the famous SEA SERGE, w'»cn we have at various pricesâ37^0., 50c, 62Jo. and78o.; cannot bo spoiled by rain and even though soaked in sea water or boiled in soda, will still retain the ORIGINAL COLOR. The GENTS' DEPARTMENT is well supplied with fleS, Bl*a- C68, ShirtS, SOClCS, AC., mi a "ew *nd fanlontble (took of Men's Hats, ftc. _,__ _, __ ilwurSili' BctA-IT-A-OHER. 8REAT REDUCTIONS! -AT- W. PROTHEROS -IKâ Furniture, Mattresses, Lounges/Crockery, Lamps, Glassware, Etc., Etc. -WHICH WIIL BS BOU1 AT- Bottom Prices for the next 30 Days TO MAKE ROOM FOR IMOt CONSIGNMENTS FMM THE BUT. ' -HNK ASSOIITIIEKI Ot- CHILDREN'S CHAIRS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Columbia St., near Union Hotel, New Weitminiter. itw-delSml MISS K. HOOKHS, A FIRST-CLASS Graduate of thn New Brunswick mnl School, will open.PrlvuteSchool In MBS. MUKKAY'S HOUSE,lloynl Ave line, <m Hamils). Junitry IMh, l«Â«I. Meant! SINCLAIR H Oolumbia Street, AS JUST RECEIVED Irom the Eaat by C. P. Kâ BUTTER, OATMEAL, BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, in 10 lb bogs, PUNOHSEN bright MOLASSES RAISINS, In Valenoia and Layers. eddy's matches. _ SMOKED HERRlNai. A LOT of CHOICE CANDIES and other goods, |3TAlso in stook, a first-class lot of GROCERIES whioh will be sold very cheap for cash. . de!8d â PBOIAlJ INDUCEMENTS ââFOU THE HOLIDAYS 15 per Gent. Discount for the next 15 days. ALL NEW 030DS. HE? DESIGNS BUYING FROM THE MANUFAC- hirers for cash, I am la a position to sell at bottom prices. My Goods are marked In plain figures and the prices have not been put up to meet the discount taken off. Call and see prices before purchasing elsewhere. tf Fine Wateh Repairing a Specialty. Jewelry made to order. F. CRAKE. WATCHMAKER, Offosite the Bank, dw-delHto DUMB I HF0BTKI IH Dry Goods CLOTHING GROCERIES JUST RECEIVED IN DRY OOODS, A NEW STOCK In all shades and material of DRESS GOODS, Including Cashmeres, Merinos, Silks, Satins, Black and Colored Velveteens and Plushes. COTTONS (bleached and unblcaohed). LININGS, BUTTONS, HOLLANDS, Ite. Gray, White, Scarlet and Checked FLANNELS. LADIES GLOVES, in Cotton, Wool, Silk aud Kid. Ladles Merino and Lamb Wool Vests. JERSEYS, all prices. Hosier;, Muslins, Diaper Irish Linen, Brilliants, *oâ fto. Men's Clothing! For Quality, Style, Fit and Price, can't be touched. MEN'S FURNI8MNG.S In every Line. Cotton, Merino tnd Wool Underwear, White Shirts, Cuffs, Collars, Gloves, Braces, Cardigan Jackets, 4o. Alto, Cotton, Merino, Cashmere, Lambs Wool and Knit SO0K8, in great variety, Abo, HATS tnd CAPS, Ltdlit' tnd GenU' RUBBER QOODS tnd UMBRELLAS, In House Furnishing Goods Carpets, Rugs, Window. PoUt with Rings ud Mountings, Window Holland (Buff, Green tnd Striped), Damask tnd Cretonnes, Sheetings, Towels, White Counterpanes, Bleached tnd Unbleached Table Linena, Napkina, Tickings, Blankets and Arctlcdown Quits, Table Cloths tnd Covers. IN GROCERIES Everything found In t first-elm Establishment, tnd none but the best, Ctnneil Goods, Fruits, Meats and Vegetables, lientiawckeapooeia. IdtBttaty lkea.erfceq.UMM, Ml I taw yea Ik. best u« tl tke lewesl »iiee Ifcer mst ke â¢eM al, owl yea gel wktt weicnoaal ' dnofltc '" l|"' THE DAILY COLUMBIAN PUBLISHED Every Afternoon except Snmlny, BY THE Biitish Cslumiia Stationery ahd Printino Co. At tbe Company's Steam Printing Establishment, Columbia St. Delivered ln tbe City daily... 25c. per week Mailed dally, one year 8*0.00 Mailed dally, nix months 5.50 ADVERTISING RATES FOR TNE DAILY. TÂ«MlciitAdvcrUÂ»ei»enlii.-Flrst Insertion, 10 ots. per Hue solid nonpareil; each subsequent consecutive Insertion,!; ets. per line. Advertisements not Inserted every day, 10 ets. per line eaeh Insertion. AUidlni Advcrtlseuieats.-Regular Builness or Professional Advertisements Will be received at following rates: llnch, m per month: 2 Ins, 93; tf eol. (5.80; % col. MM 1 eol. 916. It Inserted for loss than 3 mos. 10 per eent. will be added. ' . Special Notices among reading matter, 20 cts. per ' Ine each insertion. Specials calling attrition to advertisements, lOcts, Births', Marriages and Deaths, 81 for each Insertion: Funeral Notices In connection with deaths, 60 ets. each insertion. Auction gaits, whon displayed, oharged SB per cent, less than transient advts, If t-olld, charged at regular transient rates. THE WEEKLY COLUMBIAN iNHiied every Wcdaetday Homings Delivered ln tlie City, per year. 93.00 Moiled, per year . 2.00 Mailed, 8 months. ....r. 1.25 WEEKLY ADVERT18IHQ RATES. Transient Advertisements.- Fiistlnser- llon, Meti. per line solid nonpareil; sub* sequent Insertions, 5 cts. per line. Standing Advertlsemenls.-For 1 Inch. 91.50permonth: 2 Ins.92perm:; 3Ins.62.90 per ra.: 1 col. 912.76 per m. If Inserted for less tban 3 mos. 10 per cent, will be added to these rrtes. Speoial notices among reading matter, eta. per line each insertion. Cats muotbeall metal,and forlargecuts an eitra rate will be charged. No advt. Inserted ln either issue for less than 81. giulB f fitish Columbian Tnesdav Evening, ..nonary IB, ihsj. Boys' Rubber Coats aiid Men's Mackintosh Coats just vecioved ntD. Drysdale & Co's. jalldlw Don't forget tlmt Jas. Ellard & Co. ate agents fur McColl's New York Bazar Paper Patterns. A full line always on hand. d-ja3to Ogle, Campbell & Co. have juat received ex "Hennine," from London, a large assortment of Linoleums and OilolothB in all widths. djal8wl Two Chinamen have been arrested on suspicion of having been concerned in the theft lately committed at tho penitentiary. They were remanded. The str. Adelaide departed this morning for Chilliwhack on the arrival of the Rithet with froight and passengers. She will return about noon tomorrow. Mr. T. J. Trapp announces an extensive auction salo of boots, shoes, and miscellaneous merchandise'at his auction rooms next Friday night. See posters. In addition to our new stock of spring foods we have opened un Invoice of llagonala, Weat of England Broadcloths and Frenoh Cassimeres. â Waish's Tailoring Emporium. ilnoSOto The str. Iris, belonging'to the Brunette Sawmill Co., has had a new top {ijacod on her, and has been thorough y overhauled and repaired otherwise, and now awaits inspection. It is reported that a protest is to bo entered against the return of Mr. Cawley aa reeve of Chilliwhack on the ground that a large number of persons unqualified polled their votes. Tho C.P.N, "sir. R. P. Rithet was, owing to Btress of weather, obliged to lay up over night in Cadboro Bay, and did not arrive at this oity until about 10 this morning. She left about 1 for Victoria. The steamers Princess Louise snd R. P. Rithet came through Plumper Pass together this morning and had a â mart little brush to the Sandheads. The Rithet ran right away from the boat with the Royal namo and was two miles ahead when the race ended. For a whole week tho wires of the Western Union liave been down, and w* have had no despatches. It is supposed the wires have obtainod a good rest by this time, aud we may expect to find them up iu a day or so. They must havo been awfully tired with the ffuaroWs special despatches. The Wekkly Columbian to-morrow will contain the wholo of the historical sketch of tlio Royal City tliat has appeared for several days, and the report of the burning of the Arlington Hotel. A large extra edition will be printed, and persons wishing copies should send in thoir orders without delay. At tlie Y.M.O.A. business meeting last night 11 new naines were plnced on the roll of membership. The membership is now 70, and includes the mayor and three members of the city council. A constitution was adopted at the meeting. Wo are glad to know that tho organisation has met with so muoh success, and hope tho membership will yet continue to grow. Tlw news comos to hand of another cowardly attempt at dynamito by the street car strikers In San Francisco. This time Mi's, Hildobrandt, the wife uf a wealthy wholesale liquor dealer, was fatally injured by tho blowing up ol a dummy on tho Sutter st. cable ear (ine. As yet it seems tliat the authorities are unable tn check this evil,ami It bids (air to assume troublesome proportions. Mr. Henry Marshall, Keeve of Dunn, write.! "Some time ago I got a bottlo of Northrop k Lyman's Vegetable Discovery from Mr. Harrison, and I consider it the very best medicine extant for Dyspepsia. This medicine Is making marvellous cures In Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, etc,, in purifying the blood and restoring manhood to full vigor, < * , Lakiimv Council.âParticulars of Langley municipal election are as fellows: Reeve, J. McAdams; Councillors, Morrison, Houston, Jenkins, and MoEwen. Pouch Court.âBeforo Capt. Pittendrigh, J.P., yesterday in tlie police oourt, a Chinaman belonging to the chaingang wu charged with throwing â tones at a fellow-countryman not belonging to his gang. The evidence waa such as to convince the magistrate that both were equally guilty, and ho accordingly committal both for two months at hard labor, the sentence of the first to commence on the expiration of his present term of imprison- I â¢"*â !â¢ ,'i*i«niOT.'a9W v. Commons Election.âWe are authorised to state that Mr. Donald Chisholm is in the field as a candidate for the seat in the House of Commons rendered vacant by the death of our late lamented representative, Mr, Homer, dwoc25to Presbytery of Columbia.âThis presbytery will meet to-morrow to hold the services in connection with the induction of Rev. Thos. Scouler in St. Andrew's church,which takes place to-morrow evening^t 7:30. Rev. Mr. Tait, of Langley, will preach', Rev. D. Fraser, of Victoria, will address the pastor; and Rev. T. G. Thomson of Vancouvor, will address tho peoplo. » â¦ . â. Seeds.âTho greatest consolation to one growing old ia tho improved surroundings wliich come with age, experience and wisdom, We are reminded of this fuet by the appearance of the new Soed Annual of D. M. Ferry & Co., the celebrated seedsmen of Detroit, Mich. Thoy are one of tlie widest and best known firms in any business in the United States. Millions of people, gardening both for profit and pleasure, have found ever increasing satisfaction and delight in uBing their seeds. Every one deairing seeds of the highest type and best Juality, should secure their Annual. b is sent free on application. T : -. , jt * Lynx Killed.âMr. Higgenson, Dominion timber inspector, had a desperate encounter with a lynx, or cougar, at Sicamoose Narrows Saturday Inst. It appears that a trap had been set for the animal the night previous, which caught the lynx by one of the hind feet Owing to its immense strength it broke the chain and started off across tlie lake' ' Mr. Higgenson and another gentleman, hearing the noise, rushed out and saw the brute disappearing, rather slowly, owing to the trap still being fastened on its foot, Thoy seised clubs and mado after it, but upon their approach the lynx stopped and showed fight. As it sprang towards him, he fortunately hit it a desperate blow on the head, wliich partially stunned it, after which it was easily killed. Mr. H. says it was much larger than the ono on exhibition in the library hero. A Trinity or Evils. Biliousness, Constipation and Dyspepsia usually exist together. By disciplining the liver and toning tho stomach simultaneously, they can be eradicated. The promptitude and thoroughness with which Northrop A Lyman b Vegetable Discovery and great blood purifier removes this trinity of physical evils is a faot widely appreciated throughout Canada. From Ladners. . â¢ Murder or I. J. Harris. Ladners, Jan. 18.âI. J. Harris, who lived about six miles from here, has been missing for two days, and his neighbors, fearing something wrong, looked into his honse through the keyhole and saw blood on tho floor. They reported the faot to a policeman, who wont to the houae, broke open the door, and found Harris had been murdered with nn axe. No clue to the murderer. AT W.ST. Dissolution of the Canadian Parliament. NOMINATIONS FIXES FOI FIB. ISTH, By Telegraph to tho Columbian. Victoria, Jan. 18.âThe Colonist this morning publishes the following from Toronto, dated the 17th: "The announcement of the dissolution of the Dominion house occasioned little surprise this* morning. Peoplo knew it was otiniing soon, the question with tliem only being how soon. At a lengthy cabinet meeting on Saturday the government decided to dissolve without awaiting the arrival of Tupper. Tuesday, Feb. 16th, is fixed for nomination day; pulling a week later. The government is thoroughly prepared to meet the electors, and writs will be issued at unce. The government stato thnt a dissolution was decided upun as soon as it became cor tain that all tho new voters lists were ready, in order that the 200,000 newly enfranchised voters may havo representation nt the earliest possible moment. The ministers hava already scattered. Langevin has gune to Quebec,Chapleau tu Montronl, Curling to London, and Foster and Coatigan will not roturii frum the iiutritiuiu provinces until the elections are over. The wisdo'U or unwisdom of a general election at this time is much discussed. Many huld that the government wuuld stand a far better chance of securing another lease, of power in the event of a great European .war, when there would likely be .a groat demand for whent and prices in Canada would bo thereby largely increased. Hewever, the matter is settled now, and the government cannot rotrace its. steps. Independent opinion all points to Sir John being sustained, but with a majority reduced somewhat owing to defections in Quebec on the Riel cry. An extra of the Canada Qassette published this afternoon contains the proclamation dissolving parliament. Writs are dated to-dsy, and made returnable on the 7th of April. Parliament ia nlso summoned to meet for the dispatch of business on Thursday, April 7'.h. Thuninister remaining in Ottawa were in esbinet session almost the entire dsy, and are supposed to be fixing the appointniont of returning officers. There will be no lack of information for the eleotors on topics concerning the two parties. Car-loads of literature will be ready in a fow days, and will be thoroughly distributed in every direction." ELEOTORS âOFâ New Westminster District, GENTLEMEN.âAs a successor lo your lato rcpreHentatlvfi In the Commons will soon havo to bo elected, I hereby announce myself a enndldiite for the position, I purpose publishing un nddress In whieh I will give my vlewH on tho most Important questions mTeutimr your Interests, and will visit the different settlements and address thu electors before election day, In Politics, lam and will ieTHOKOUGH- I.Y INDEPENDENT. Yours respectfully, dwoo25to T. J. TRAPP. Personal. Thos. MeNeely, postmaster nt Liu. nurs. wns a pauseiiger pur It. P. llithet this morning. D. Haimes, travelling representative for F. J; W. Gait & Co., of Aurora, 111., ia registered at tho Colonial. The following arc tho late arrivals at tho Colonial; E. Choatc, Port Moody; J. S. Scott, Montreal; Thos. Tompkins, Brookvillo; E. A. Wilmot, Victoria. H. S. Scott, of the San Francisco Chronicle, and formerly of the Toronto World, arrived from San Francisco today and goes on the stall' of the Daily Columbian. Benj. Young, manager of the Britisli American, British Columbia, and Phoenix Canning Co's,, is at the Colonial, and will remain u few days. He arrived this morning from. Los Angeles, Cal. Bev. Thos. Scouler, Mrs, Scouler and child arrived per C.P.R. from Hamilton yesterday. It will be remembered thut Rev. Mr. Scouler has accepted a call from St, Andrew's church iti this city, of which lie comes to assume the pastorate. It ih a hkharkablk fact that Dr. Thomas' Eclectrie Oil is en good for Internal oi. external use, Fur disease of tlio lungs and throat, and for rheumatism, neuralgia, crick in the back, wounds and sons. It is thc beat known remedy, and much trouble is saved hy having it always on hand. Jacob Looclt* iiisn, Buffalo, says ho has been using it for rheumatism. He -Imd Htich a lame bnck ihat he oould do nothing; but one buttle entirely cured htm. City Oouncil. Tho newly-elected council mot last night at the usual hour. Present, his worship Mayor Dickinson and all the members. The following committees wero appointed: Board of WorksâMoure, Elliot, Duncan and Jaques. i PoliceâMessrs. Sinks, Reid nnd Curtis. FinanceâMessrs. Curtis, Bonson and Duncan. Healthâ-Messrs, J-iques, Reid and Shiles. DightsâMessrs. Bonson, Duncan and Jaques. FireâMessrs. Roid, Elliott and Shiles. Resolutions were adopted appointing J. A. Robinson clerk of council and petitioning the government for a grant of the old jail Rite for the erection of the new cnourt house snd look-up. The resignation of Air. Bolo as police magistrate wrb received and accepted, and resolutions of regret at his withdrawal were passed. Tho following accounts were ordered paid: James Orr, assistance^ office, 834; George Clelbres, street repairs, $9; O. Hole, street repairs, $11; J. E. Lord, rent of furniture at election, 83; J. O'Halleran, drayage, 91.60; A, Peele, services as returning officer, $15; H. Burr, du., 95. Biutisii Columbian, printing, #34, referred to mayor and Councillor fionson. Counoil then adjourned, to meet Monday, 24th inst., at 8 p. m. Mass Meeting at Chilliwhack. SQUATTERS ON THE QUESTION OF LAND TITLES. (Correspondence of tho Columbian.) According to announcement, a large and enthusiastic meeting of tho squatters upon the reserved public lands of Chilliwhack and Sumns was held at Henderson's Hall, Centerville, on Thursday evening, tho 18:li intt, immediately after the closing of tho polls (it being the municipal eleotion day.) Not only were the tho squatters out in force, but there were present many uf the old, substantial freeholders of tiie place, ready and willing tu lend their encouragement and sup- part tu the cause whioh their fellow- citizens had met to advrnce, namely, the settlement of land titles. The efficient reeve of the municipality, D. McGillivray, Esq., was called to tho chair, and Mr. A. Davison was appointed socretary. Tha chairman in a clear aud forcible speech staled the object of the meeting to be, to petition for repeal nf the Sumas Dykiug Aot, which for many yean past has been a dead letter fill the statute brinks, and which holds* 45,000 aeres uf land in Chilliwhack and Sumas in reserve for tho benefit of a company in every respect defunct; thus para* lyssing tho energiesuf the many setiieis whu have buen induced by thc author* ities, both provincial and Dominion,an well as by immigration circulars scattered broadcast over the country, to settle thereon, with the assurance that the lands in question would be speedily opened up for sale or for homestead entry at not more than ono dollar per acre. Ho ut forth in a masterly manner, and with a clearness of explanation that showed a thorough familiarity with tho history of this unfortunate dykihg scheme the disadvantages under whish this municipality and the district at largo were laboring by reason uf the unsettled con* dition of the titles to the lands thus affected, and urged upon the settlers to continue to agitate this important mutter until their grievnncw iuihis regard were redressed. A moticd wss mndo and carried that the secretary be requested to prepare a draft of petition to thu legislature to repeal the " Sumas Dyking Act," and tu open for sale nr fnr hounMlcad entry, at the price nf not more than ono dollar per acre, the lat dn reserved by snid aot, and to report the samo to this meeting. Tho secretary stateo that as chairman of the managing committee appointed at a previous meeting he had addressed letters of invitation tu all our representatives frum tho distriot to attend this mreting and address the same, and that he !i,i 1 received replies from tho honor-tide prm tho'lnl Mtortv tary, W. Normnu BnlivM P. 1'., und W. U. Ladner, M. V, P.. which lie proceeded to read to the meeting. Each of these gentlemen expressed himself in thorough harmony with tho movement, and promised tu use bis official position ub representative, at tbo proper time aud place, in the interests of the* setileis, on this important question. Stirring speeches were thun made by Messrs. A. C. Wells, .George Cliadsep, James Bailey, Chester Olmdsoy. A. S. Vedder, V. H. Bayley and A, Davison, oil expressing their sympathy, with the movement. Tho secretary then reported the draft of petition to the legislature; and after discussion und amendment it waa unanimously adopted. It was ordered that tho see retnry prepare a report of iho pro* ceednigs of the meeting for publication. The meeting then adjourned. Mr. V. Maguire, merchant, nt Franklin, writes: "1 wiib altliutcd with pain in my shoulder for eight yearsâalmost helpless at timesâhave tried many remedies, but with no relief, until I used Dr, Thomas' Kclectric Oil. After a few ap- flications the pain left mc entirely, and have had no pains since. Do not tako Electric or Electron Oils, but sec tlint you get Dr. Thomas' Eclectrie Oil." Late Eastern News . Pauls, Jap. 10.âTbe receipts of the French Treasury for 1880 snow a decrease of 32,000,000 francs, as compared with the receipts of 1885, and a deficiency of 71,000,000 francs, as compared with the amount estimated in the budget for 1880. LosnoN, Jan. 13.âA despat.h from Berlin to tho Timet says: "'ino struggle with France may bo averted, but speeches in tbe Reichstag leave no room for doubt that wc aro on tlio eve of a recurrence of the conflict eta that preceded tho Danish and Austrian campaigns," Loudon, Jan. 13.âBismarck's speech in the reichstag has caused uneasiness on continental bourses. It is accepted as convincing proof that Germauy regards war as unavoidable, and is resolved to be first in readiness for the field. It is a challenge to France to assume, the offensive as soon as she likes. The tone of the German press is proof of increasingly strained relations. The French press generally treat the speech as a warning to bo prepared for a, German invasion without an hour's delay. In French military circles tho feeling is general that French preparations are not complete, but that France will hu ready to take the field before Germany. Bkiiun, Jan. 14.âThe fate of the army bill was settled to-day by the reichstag adversely to tho government, and action was immediately taken to dissolve the chamber. Oa the reassembling of tho reichstag, Herr Vou Stauffenberg's amendment, limiting the duration of tno hill to threo years, waB voted upon, and tho amendment wus carried, tho voto being 180 to 154. Conservatives, Imperialists and National Liberals voted with tlie ministry, Socialists and most of the Alsatian members abstained from voting. Bismarck immediately read tbe imperial message dissolving thc reiclistug. The imperial decree fixes February 21st for holding a general election for the new reichstag. PAHSEX.lt.-,. Per sir It P Rithet, from Victoria, Jim 18âUov Croneher, R H Haines, T MeNeely, Bon Young, Vermllyeu, Joe Henley, T Davies, Wadhams, Vf H tiherwood, H H Scott, Tho Great French Remedy, Dr. Lc- Duc's Periodical Pills. These Pills are compounded from thc purest drugs, and from those only which are known to act upon the Generative. Organs in Females. Tiiey arc first enclosed in an air-tight capsule, aud by this menus mado to retain their full strength for years in auy climate. Ask us tor private circular. A, M, Herring k D. X, Curtis k Co., New Westminster;. T. McNeeley, Ladner's Landing; H. McDowell k Co., Vancouver; Pimbury k Co., Nanaimo; T. Pickard Dcnman Island; A. K. Johnson ft Co., Chemainus; K, ll. Richardson Cowichan; W. E. McCartney k Bro., Vancouvor and Kamloops; Hastings Saw Mill Co., Vancouver;. The Vancouver Drug Co., Vancouver; .7. ]J. Lovell, Yale; W. it. Megaw, Priest VaUey; H. Clark k Co., Kamloops; Langley k Co., wholesale agents, Victoria, dwae'JSyl J. 8. H'Lachlan's Insurance. The Him Lift* Company linn I'nlil U* Poll- des, but Other Campaulrs Waul Proof of Death. From the Montreal Star. There is every likelihood of litigation concerning the payment uf the policies of assurance held on thu life uf the late Mr. J. S. MeLiiuhlan. Ouo company, tho Sun Life, has paid its policies, but it is stated tho others resist payment. Ib may be that tho matter will be amicably Buttled, but such is uot the present' appearance. Thero was, as has beun stated, a total of 942,130.70 insurance ou his lifo, placed as follows: In the Hun Life, ou liis life 87000, with a bonus uf #130.- 70, and an accident policy in the same company fur 910,000, making a total of 917,130.70. Of the accident policy for 910,000, 95000 of it waa reinsured with tho Citizens' Insurance Company. The Suii Lifo has paid tlio 9174-30.70 to tho heirs. The Citizens ref ubo to pay the Sun Life, and the latter company will enter suit, The Sun Life ou paying tho claim to the McLachlan heirs, touk from tho threo executors a personal bond to refund the amount of insurance witli 0 per cent, interest compounded yearly should Mr, J. 3. McLachlan over turn up alive. The otlior insurances were 911,000 in London and Lancashire Life Co,, 92000 in the .*Ktna Life, 92000 in tlie Dominion Safety Fund aud a partnership policy for 910,000 iu tho Accident Company of 'North America. Thero was a personal accident policy in the latter company, nnd when J. S. McLachlan left Montreal sume time ago, the unearned portion of the premium wna returned and the policy cancelled. The partnership policy for 910,000 is contested by the North America Company on tlie ground that Mr. J. S. McLachlan' was not a registered partner nt the time of his death. Tho partnership policy wna on tho lives of tho Messrs. Mc- Lachlnns, Mr. Radford and Mr. Bro- phyâfour in nil. In case of death by accident of auy of them tho policy was payable to tho survivors. When Mr, Brophy retired from the 'business his tnimetou.t removed from the policy and another pnt in his place by the company, wlio never tms and is not now a partner. Whilo tlio Hun Life has paid ita policies, thc others havo expressed tlie desire to receivo moro satisfactory proofs of death than hnve been furnished them. The Citizens' Insurance Company claims, first, that they were not notified of a desire for renewal, and second, thnt the premium for the see- ond year, which began in August, lustv has not yet beon paid. The policy of the Mtnn callB for the production of the body. Mr. W. McLachlan has written a letter to Mr. Macaulay, of the Sun Life, certifying to the honorable and liberal manner in which tliat compnny hus acted with regard to the claim. f-J. O. McLeod, is agent for the Sun Life in this city.] djal4w2 The Confederation Lift. The annual report of this solidly prosperous Canadian institution will he found in another column. The facts revealed in the accounts and the Directors' report thoroughly justify the ccomlums which the shareholders present bestowed upon the management. Thanks tothe resolute manner in wliich the Company has declined to embark upon extravagant methods of procuring business, the work* ing expenses of tho company bear to the total income the very small ratio of between 17 and 18 per cert. A point attesting thc soundness of *l*Je finances of tho Compnny is the fact that tho interest income is sufficient to pay thc death claims--which in a company of the age of the Confederation Lifo is something to be proud of. The- ass ts and liabilities are set forth in minute detail, and the tables show that, after making allowance for all possible contingencies and providing for every debt, thero is a surplus of $282,191) over liabilities und capital combined. The increase iii thc assets In the last year was 9200,300. So much for what can be done by rigid adherence to what the President defined as the true policy of the Company, via:â"To keep its balance sheet right and avo-ii unnecessary, unwise, or extravagant expcnditaie for the suke merely of increasing new biisineas." âToronto Glob-. T. E. Pea.wm & Co. are agents for this company in British Coiumbin. inlfltc White Bronze Monuments,âWhite Bronze is a comparatively new substance, nnd has come into large use, rapidly, for special purposes in this country. It has beon found to be so well adapted for statuary and monuments, that companies liavo beon for some time established at Bridgeport, Conn., Detroit, Mich., Des Moines, Iowa, and 8b. Thomas, Canada, who are making monuments of all kinds and Btyles. From experiments made by theso companies, it has been found that the material will stand exposure for an indefinite periodâit is practically inde* Btructible. White Bionze being non- corrosive and unchangeable, it is stated to be equal to gold, silver or platinum, and superior to copper or antique bronze, which throws off a verdigris. The monuments are cast from refined zinc, and are given their sparkling appearance by the sand blast, sand being blown against the work under a high pressure of steam, which cuts the surface, but does not ad* hero to it, A thin film of oxide whioh forms ou this bronze is indistructiblo by tho elements; it cannot he dissolved by water, and air cannot penetrate it, although the film is so thin as to bo immeasurable. No corrosion, it is affirmed, can tako place,.â Boston Journal of Commerce. Chas. J. Robsou, New Westminster, is agent for thr, White Bronze Monun ents in British Columbia. Much cheaper and more '.tumble than any other - - - - myOtc TIIE WEST SUORU I OK SEPTEMBER. --The Great Illustrated British Colnmbia Edition, A mil supply bow on hand at T. H. Pearson *t Co's., sole agents fnr the lln I nlii ml. Hi tH flu. each. tr A new map of British Columbia just issued by the govornment, for sale at T. R. Pearson k Co's. The best map ever issued; $2.25.-â.4 (i'v. Canadian Psalter and Hymnal, with tunes (for Presbyterian Church), at T. tt. Pearson k Co.'s, New Westminster and Granville. §T. PAUL'S CHURCH. Services every Sundny nt ll a. si, and 7 p. n. In d Cliurcn, St, John street, below Royal avenue. Seals free, all are cordially invited. Sunduv School at 2,30 p. m. (fe28tc> METHODIST CHVRCH, Mary St. Rev, 0. Watson, Pastor. Services at , in. and 7 p. in. Sunday School and Uihlc Class 2:JMI p. in. Prayer Meeting on Thursdays ot 8 p. m. Seats free* strangers cordially Invited. jo7*fe. BAPTIST CHURCH, Agnes Street, O Kant of Mary street. Rev. Robert Lennie, Pastor. Lord's Day Services at ll a. m. nnd 7 p. in. Sabbath School and Bible Clans at 2:30 p. m. All noatsfroe; nimugers cordially welcomed. d-dCHtc â UNION LOIH.K No. tt, A. F. ,_/%~ St A, M.-Tho regular Com- it JT munleatlons of this Lodge are fyy held on the first Monday In each montli, Sojourning brethren arc cordially invited to attend PETER GRANT, fc23*te secretary. NOTICE. VTOTICE IS HEHEHY UIVEN THAT ll wo have made application tn (lie Chief Commissioner of LiiiHlsaml Works for a license to cut nnd carry away timber on and from ihe f6lt owing described lands In Now Westminster District: Commencing at tho South East corner of tho lnnd granted by th»Provincial Government lo the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, on tlm peninsula betweon the North Arm of thn Fraser River and Eng* Hsh Ray am) False Creek: thenee North 120 chains, East 130 chains, South 60 chains, WcBt to the west side ut the North Arm road, South to tho North boundary of Lot 326, Group I, thence Wost to the point of commencement â containing about 1000 ncres. D. McNAIR. New Westminster, U. C, Jnn. 17,1887. il J a 17 ml "1 take only ono English weekly paper, The Spectator, and ono Canadian, The Week, and as it rule I should be puzzled to sttv which f should miss must."âFrom a letter by Thomas Hughes, author of "Tom Brown's Sohool Days." The Week: A (anaillan Journal of Politic*,, Hoclrly and IitenUnre. PutiMsiircn RvenV Thursday, at *JS,00 PRH ANNUM. Independent In polities, THE WEEK appeals bvu comprehensive Table of Contents to thc different tastes which exist williin the circle of a cultured home. An average nf tlftenn short, crisp Editorials is given in eaoh number upon Canadian, AMERICAN, antl ENGLISH POLITICS and LITERATURE. Amongst the regular contributors is Pro- fessor HoldwlnSmith; and adlstlngutshed public man in I/mdon hns kindly under- taken to supply regularly an English Letter. Paris and Washington Letters will appear nt regular Intervals. In addition there ure special contributions from some of the ablest writers ln the Dominion and tlu United States, has now entered upon Its third yenr with most encouraging prospects, and with mnny new features. C. ULACKETT ROBINSON, 5.Ionian St., Toronto, Ont. Sample eopies free on application. TIIE WEEK Is one nf the most Influon* .ial Journals In Canada-Truth, London, Ktiuinnd, telZ BED ROCK PEIOBS Winter Dry Goods! AND- AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. D. Drysdale & Co. dvr-de28te LONDON HOUSE Largest Dry Goods, Clothing and Gents' Furnishing House on the Mainland. JAMES ELLARD & CO. OOKTJMBIA BTKHT, -fcTe-w 'VT'efStrmiaa.eter, B. O. dwj.4to Bargains for the Holidays Discount of 10 per Cent. ON ALL CASH PURCHASES FROM THE 15TH TO THE 3IST OF THIS MONTH. Wc have a fine Line of Ladies' and Gents' Uolil & SilTer Vatches, Diamonil Rings. A Large Assortment ofâ Bracelets, Bar Pins, Gem Rings, Sets, Lockets, Neck Chains, &c, And almost Everything to be found in a first-class Jewelry Establishment. In SILVER PLATE WARE, KNIVES, FORKS and SPOONS, wc are giving special bargains. ____F Remember, we do an honest business; we do not sell "filled" or plated goods as solid gold or silver, but we GUARANTEE every article to be just what we say it is. Call and examine our Bargains. C. M. McNaughten, dw-deismi Colonial Block, New Westminrter, B. C. CLEARING OUT SALE m_mma_-_mt_t_tm_mmaaaaiaaan â¢ THE UNDERSIGNED HAS $8000 WORTH OF STOCK TO BK SOLD At Cost and Below! FOR THE NEXT NINETY DAYS. Gum Boots, $6.50, gold for Vff.00. Equally low prices on nll other Rubber Good*. These Goodi an nil AmericM manufacture. Men's Boots, 91.50, sell for #3*50. Ladies' French Kids. f6, sell for #4.50 Theso Goods must lw disposed of during ths unt 8 months. II yes, wist my- thing in my line oall early snd get your choice; nd yon will nuke by so doing. â AjMortaaaeixt Biactesilsiii GHovsm. JA8. ROUSSEAU. guilji ftitiah Colwnbian Twsdar Evcalat, Jaimar) is, I8»7. The Royal City. ITS BARbY HIHTORY, PBOflKESS AKD DEVELOPMENT. (Continued from YoBtorduj's Daily.) This memorial Feb. 20th, 1861, wss followed up by our delegate Hon. Mal- com Cameron, and brought things to a point where Downing street had to listen to publio opiuion. The Toronto Globe, the Saruia Observer, the London Free Press, and Bowmanville Statesman took up the nutter. The London Mornin; Post said: "The cries of even » remote and humble a colony as British Columbia cannot be heard by thjs Imperial country quite unmoved. This young colony asks for representative government in order to lessen tho urthens under wjiich it is groaning. To suoh a mother nation as our own, this demand cannot seem altogether an unreasonable one. Thoy are a little community of seven thousand British subjects. To say the truth, there is muoh tlmt is well founded, and something tliat is almost piteous, in this appeal of theirs." The result of this petition,sent direct to the colonial office, led to the sending out of two governors, Kennedy ana Seymour, with a mongrel constitution which provided for an assembly composed of sixteen officials representing the crown and nine selected by the people for approval by the governor. What greater insult could be offered to a free and enlightened people I The tyranny, the despotism, the flagrant wickedness and injustice of this action of the imperial government towards the 7000 loyal subjects of British Columbia is such as, perhaps, is not found in any other history of a British colony. The object of the despotic constitution waB dearly to pave the way for the union of the two colonies of British Columbia and Vancouver Island. It was considered a blunder had been mad. in creating two colonies in tho first place, ana th. two governors no doubt nad instructions to unite them at all hazards. British Columbia waB opposed to the union, as she naturally did NOT *EEL WELL DISPOSED towards her sister colony after the treatment she had received. Vancouver Island, on th. other hand, was anxious for the confederation of the two. She had not as she was sufficient revenue to carry on on efficient system of government and she had an accumulated debt to get clear of, both of wliich difficulties she had no objection to share with her sister colony. It has been said that British Columbia wu opposed to the union, (it's desirability ia not now questioned) but under the despotic constitution the people had no voice in the matter, and the crown officials composing the assembly were, of course, favorable to the change. The 9x10 house, however, went through the farce of voting on the matter, and of course the nine voted against tho union and the sixteen Ssid officials for it. An eye-witness in escribing the affair says the president of the counoil could not* conceal his sense of the outrage being perpetrated upon a free people,and a consciousness of guilt was depioted on his countenance. Everyone knew that the next step would be the removal of the capital to Victoria, and this the same nine by sixteen house accomplished on the first opportunity, showing as little regard, to the wishes and interests of the people of British Columbia as it had in uniting the colonies. It will be remembered that half a million dollars had been paid for 760 ucres of heavily timbered land for a townsite on the distinct assurance of Her Majesty's government that New Westminster should be the political and commercial CAPITAL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. At that time, 1864, the city had also expended many thousand dollars in improvements, and yet in thut house not a single man who voted for removing the capital, and thus destroying the value of the aforesaid property, could be found to propose or even entertain the thought of remuneration to the people who had invested in this city. When the matter was laid before the Duke of Buckingham, secretory of the colonies, he coolly replied, "Refer them to us for compensation!" This was the last kick our enemies could give us. They could injure the seven thousand loysl subjects of British Columbia no moreâtheir cup of misery was full. The spirit of outrage and contempt for colonists' rights which once lost to Great Britain her most valuable colonies was here practiced with success, and practiced no doubt because the victims were too weak to resent them. Much as we love the mother conntry to-day, and much as we are grateful for her maternal interest in our progress and welfare we can never condone or forget the injustice, tyranny and insult, heaped on British Columbia in her majesty's nam... .Governments may come and governments may go, but the treatment of theso seven* thousand loyal British subjects shall remain a dark, undying disgrace in the history of Great Britain's dealings with her weak coloniea, and it will go down from gen- mtlsn to generation as such. The removal of the capital left the city almost lifeless, and since that time it ' has plodded along slowly, establishing itself on a firm footing by reason of its EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL POSITION. This ha. been done notwithstanding al| the opposition th.t a very ambition. ;amd unscrupulous rival oity might be expected to devise. We had paid our share of subsidies to .turner, to bring our goods and mails, only, however, to have them dumped down at Viotoria and transported to Nt ir Wistmln.ter at a heavy extra cost In faot a higher rat. has been paid on freight between her. and Victoria than between San Francisco and thasupit^ oity. Th. ume oppo- .ItionflWewdtor ton years the aur- rws ,nd the con.truction of the great ralrway whi.h now unilca the prov- incu with a band of iron. The rival routo wu by way of But* Inlet, and agitation for thi. kept th. mailer in abeyance till the MoKensie government Inillyord«r*dlta ""'"y'o^e D°swt2sw to.*' â¢â¢ iTnot" folg.l th. J^toJton of lh, Bui, and Benlinok routes for roaching the Cariboo mines. These routes woro proposed under a professed philanthropic desiro to benefit the pour miner by cheapening his provisions, but it nevor occurred to the samo philanthropists at any time that some means should bo adopted for cheapening the coat of living for the poor miner or farmer along the Fraser river. The Colonist of that date informs its readers that we (the mainland) wore paying 32 per cont, in the shape of PROFITS UPON IMPORTATIONS via Victoria, amounting iu one soason to 8671,131. Such a drain might havo crippled a much richer community, and such a wholesale sapping of our resources meant death to us. We have omitted reference to un important document whioh shows how Vancouver Island looked upon relationship with us. Tho two coloniea, as we have shown, wore first one under the dual governorship of Sir James Doug-' las. Subsequently, at the urgent appeal of the people of British Columbia, Gov. Seymour was .Bent out to them, a year or two before Ihe union of the colonies by legislative enactment had taken place. This is the way his establishment here was regarded by the chamber of commerce of Vancouver Island: 'â¢ The chamber of commerce regrets that any change should take place to disturb the harmony existing between tho two colonies, and looks upon tho reconstruction of British Columbia and two governors with distinct establishments for British Columbia and Vancouver lsl and oa threatening seriously to imperil the mutually beneficial relations hitherto existing botween them [tl] which would directly tend to destroy the good effect already springing up from the free trade policy of Vancouver Island and would build up rival towns on adjacent American territory, to the sacrifice of British interests in the North Pacific. The merchants, without an exceptiou, settled down in Viotoria,.and under a free trade policy assisted to build it up to its present nourishing oondition, investing considerable sums of money in permanent improvements and in the establishment of business connections under the belief thst tbe relative positions of the colonies would remain without material alteration. It was hoped they would still work harmoniously together, and that Vancouver Island, in maintaining her independence, and with her free trade, would find in British Columbia her best customer and her ataunchest supporter, and on these grounds the members of the Vancouver Island chamber of commerce decline to touch upon the union, as it is more of a political than a commercial question." The fixing of the capital, as has been shown, PRODUCED GREAT PROSPERITV in the city. A large number of fine buildings wore ereeted, some of which still remain, and some have only recently been destroyed. Various en terpriseB wero undertaken, and merchants began to widen the sphere of their operations aud prepare for large transactions. At a very Urge cost a mint was established by the colonial government, with cx;;ensivo machinery aud complete outfit, and put in working order. When everything had been prepared for coining money the order was given from Victoria to "greaae the machinery and lot it stand !" It was greased, and stands to-day as a monument either of tho folly or meanness of the the then government. Before shutting it up, however, five $20 gold pieces and five 810 gold pieces were struck off, and oa theso are the only British Columbia coina ever struck, they ure now preserved as rare curiosities. One uf the twenties is in tho possession of Mr. G. G. Major uf this city, Hun. Juhn Robsou has a ten, and one ur two of the others are in tho provincial treasury at Victoria. Must of the mint machinery ia still stowed away in the building eut of the postoffice, now used as a library. It originally cost about $40,000. When the province entered confederation tho mint wu transferred to the Dominion government. Some years ago the boiler and engino were aoid to Mossrs. Muir- head & Mann, Victoria, to be used in a more humble aphere than coining the glittering gold. It may be of interest to some to know that the first court held in tho city was in January or February, 1850, It was presided over by Sir M. B. Begbie, the case under trial being that of man fur murder. During the paogreu uf the trial a California judge made himsolf conspicuous by his frequent interruptions of the proceedings and his efforts to introduce the free and easy mode of PROCEDURE OP THE COURTS of his own country. Ho was, however, very promptly sat upon by Judgo Begbie and inststructed to conduct himself with civility or he should cor- tainly incur the penalty for contempt of court. On that occasion his lordship expressed his determination to have the law obeyed in this new colony if it took every soldier of Great Britain to assist him to do it. This spirit of firmness placed tlie administration of the law in the province on a basis which will never cease to have its beneficial effects. Tho first sermon preached here was by a Mr. Crickmore, an Episcopalian minister. The congregation assembled in tho barracks. The second sermon waB by the Rov. E. Robson. In 1860 a small church was erected by the Rev. Ed. White, Methodist missionary, assisted by. Mr. Clarkson and other friends. Prior to this Mr. Wliite frequently, preached on Lytton square with a large stump for his pulpit. Mr. Jno. Robson, th, present provinoial secretary, occasionally got on a high stump and blow a tin horn to call the people to church. The boys called him "Gabriel." Rov. Robt. Jamieson it was who started in 1862 the first school, and holped to lay the foundation of our present efli cient educational institutions. Tho building in which wisdom and instruction was then imparted is now und as a stable by Mayor Diokinson, another illustration of the irony of fatal The first house in the city was erected in Maroh, 1860, by Mr. W. J. Ann- strong, now Sheriff of New Westminster. The first whsrf wm constructed in 1850 by Mr. J. T. Scott, of the Pioneer saloon, now of Port Moody. Mr. J. N. Draper was the first to ENOAI1E IN BUSINESS. The British Columbian and Victoria Directory, published in 1863 by Howard & Barrett, states respecting the churches hi that year: "Thero are threo churches, Episcopalian, Wos- loyan, and Prosbytoriun, having commodious places of worship, affording accommodation for the population which numbers from 1200 to 1500 persons." Tho municipal council waB established by proclamation of the governor on the 16th of July, 1860. In the "Colonial offico list and general register of the dependencies of Great Britain" issued in 1863, the mainland is desoribed as "abounding with bituminous coal, well-fitted for tho generation of steam," among its other resources. During 1861 foreign farm produce to tho value, at tho port of entry, of £130,000, was imported into British Columbia. The total imports for 0 months in 1862 amounted to £461,065. Telephone Cmi Ho. 6. P.O. Box 71 POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder nevor varies. A marvel of purltyiStrensthamlwliolesomencsH. More economical than the ordlnnry kinds, and cannot be sold fn compo'lfion with the multitude of low tost, short weight alum or phosphate powders, Sold only In enns. Royal Baking Powder Co., ioe Wall St,, New York. 8fely HACK FOR HIRE. THE UNDERSIGNED has established himself In the Citv ot Now Westminster with a KIItST-L'I.ASS COVERED CARRIAGE, Which In open for Engagements at very moderate lltnrge*. Orders left atthe Colonial Hotel or Bent by telephone, will bo promptly attended to day or night. Stable noxt H. Elliott's JOS. OATES. Telephone No. 89. mylte HYACK BALL THE ANNUAL BALL OK THE HY- aok Fire Company will bo hold at the DRILL SHED ON Friday, February ISM, 1887. The publie may expect tin entertainment ln evory reject ilrst-olass. Committor op Management; â Chief Engineer Webb, Cnpt, McMurphy, AhM,- Eng. Corbet, Ex-Chief Eng. McColl. dJuHld The British Columbia EMPLOYMENT BUREAU Furnishes all Kinds of Help Free of Charge. OM BUSINESS IftHfUT. D ,0 YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL A Business, take a partner, otc. PICKERING ft GO. OFFICE: Fort Street, helween Douglns and Brooghton, VICTOBIA, B, C. P. O box S3*. mli27 NOTICE. CANCELLATION" RESERVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Reservo, notice whereof wus nub* llshed In the "British Columbia Gnielto," nnd dated the 7th dny of Align*.!, 1SH1, has been cancelled by an Order of His Honour the Lleuteimnt-Govfirimr In Council, ni firoTedon the flth day of December, IRS... n so fnr as It relates to the Innds In New Westminster District which constitute the townsite of Hauling;*., Burrnrd Inlot, for the purpose of sale In lots or blocks at public auction, Hnd for no other purposo. WM. SMITHE, Chief Commissioner of Lnnds & Works. Lands ft Works Department, Victoria, B. a* December Oth, IBM. d-dolln.8 NOBTH names 001s&&J±2X"Zr Capital, 83.000,000; losses ram, »48,ooo,ooo â¢s*j*aa.*»Misia»Â«*«m asMNt Rates as Low as any other Company doing Business in British Columbia. IT Risks promptly taken, and Losses aiitlsfaotorlly adjusted. T.R.PEARSON, doc7t() (B. C. S. * P, Co,) AGENT, WM McCOLL, jfisral Inbit! Dry Goods, Men's Furnishings, Groceries & Provisions. I.UNDBOM'H BLOOK, Columhla Bt. ilwnufta NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 00 days after dnte we Intend making application to the Chiof Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase 610 aores of Timber Land, described as follows: Commencing at tlto South East oornor ortho land applied for byus thlsdateon the peninsula between Loughborough Inlet and Phillip's Arm, mainland of British Coiumbin; thenco Enst 40 chains, South 80 ehains, Wost 80 chains, North 80 ohalns, East 40 chnins, to polntof com* incncement. Now Wostmlnster. B. C. Dec. 22,1886. ROYAL CITY PLANING MILLS CO. (Limited). d*de3Jm2 John Hendiiy, Manager. WOTIOB. VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT i.1 00 days nfter date wo intend making application to the Chief Commissioner of Lands nnd Works for permission to purchase about Six Hundred acres of Timber Land, described as follows! Commencing at a stake sot on the Easterly shore 1 Ine of a lake on the mainland of British Columbia, about % milos cast* erly from a point on the East shoro of Loughborough Inlot, whioh point boars about due Enstfrom Beaver Creek; thenco Enst 80 chains, South 40 chains. East 40 ohalns. South 40 ehains, East 40 chains, South 40 chains, Wost about 40 chains, to shoro line of lake; thenee Northwesterly along shore line of lnko to point of commencement. New Westminster, B. C, Deo. 22,1880. ROYAL CITY PLANING MILLS CO. (Limited). d-dc23m2 John Hendry, Manager. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMP'V. I Old Broad St. and 16 Pall Mall. LONDON. INSTITUTED 1803. FOR INSURING HOUSES k OTHER Buildings, Goods, Wares, Merchandise, Manufacturing and Farming Stock, Ships In Fort, Harbor or Dook, and the Cargoes of snch Vessels; also, Ships build* Ina and repairing, Barges and other Vessels on navigable rivers and canals, and Goods on board auch Vessels, throughout Great Britain and Ireland and in Foreign Countries, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRK. 11 â â¢ Subscribed and Invested Capital, £1.600,000 STG. Rates of Premium and overy information oati be obtained on application to W. J. ARJISTRONfi, Agent for New Westminster. PACIFIC New Westminster, B, G, REID & CURRIE MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF Farm Wagons, Express Wagons, Delivery Wagons, Carriages, Top Buggies, Open Buggies, Phaetons, Butcher Oarts, Dog Oarts, Dump Oarts, Drays, Stages, AND EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE LINE We liave a large stock of most of the above articles on haml, also a large stock of Wagon and Carriago Material, Wheels, Wootl and Hardware, Repairing, Painting ik Trimming done at reasonable prices. BLACKSMITHINC In all its Branches. Estimates given on Ironwork, and Contracts taken. Agricultural Implements made and repaired, and all kinds of Ironwork for Saw Mills, Logging Camps and Fanners, kept in stock ana made to order. Horse-Shoeing and General Jobbing:. We also keep in stook to supply the trade, Iron, Steel, Chains, Cumberland Coal, Horse and Ox Shoes, Harrows, Iron and Steel Harrow Teeth, Carriago Springs and Axles, and a complete stock of Carriage Hardware. Parties requiring any tiling in our line will Hnd by inspecting our stock that thoy don*t require to go to Viotoria to got what they want, for they can get a superior article at a reasonable price hore. We are also manufacturing and soiling the celebrated VICTOR HAT BALING PRESS, At reduced prices. It is the best and cheapest Press in tbo market. inrWo havo got tho best workmen to bo had In the eoimtry, nnd we Import nenrly all the stoek we uho from the oast-nonse- quontly we can offer inducements tu pur* chasers that we could not nnvedone some time hj:o. All material nnd work leaving the Ktiop will ho L'liaranteod to ho Junta* represented. Ordors from tho country promptly attended to. dwoHml REID&OURRIE DOUGLAS & DEIGHTON, Mnuufttcturera und Importers of Harness, 8addles, Bridles, Whips, etc. NEW WESTMINSTER, B. O. dff-JlySltc IfcTOTXCE. NOTICE IH HEREBY GIVEN THAT an application will ho mnde tothe Parliament of Canada at Us next session for nn Act to Incorporate a Company to hulld, maintain nnd operate a line of Hallway from some convenient point ln or near tho City of Kew Westminster to some convenient point on or near the 49th parallel of Nortii latitude, between Semiahmoo Bay nml Township 16, in the District of Now Westminster. Province of British Coiumbin. Now Westminster, 24th Novomber, 1880. W. NORMAN BOLE. d*de4m2 Solicitor for Applicants. NOTICE. VfOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ±1 application will be mnde to tho Legislative Assembly of tho Provinco of British Columbia, at ItH noxt session, for an Act to Incorporate a Company for the construction nnd oporntlon of a Uno of Railway in tho District of NewWestminster ln the Province of British Columbia, from a point at or noar Lndnor'a Landing, thence In u North Easterly direction to a point at or near Popcum, Dated nt Victoria the 7th day of December, A. D. 1880. d-de8w0 EBERTS A TAYLOR, Solicitor for Applicants. What Physicians Say About the STARR KIDNEY PAD. 'â¢Treatment by Absorption has for *** ino time beon recognized by Medical Mun to be tho most simple and effectual meant. of conveying to Diseased Oigans, "Curatives," but In cuwes of Kidney Disease and Complaints attendant thereon, successful treatment was practicably impossible until tho Introduction of the Starr Kidney Pad. It costs less than a single prescription nnd is Immeasurably more decisive and effective than any quantity of internal Medicinal dosing. Worn immediately over the seat of Disease, its curative properties become absorbed by the diseased and enfeebled Organs.continuously and directly, os required to Insure tn return thoir healthy action and original vigour. It Is comfortable to the pnt lout and pleasant ln Its effects, nud cures when nothing elso can. The Starr Kidney Pad accomplishes positive, decisive results. A moro valuablo discovery as a truo remedy for Kidney Dlsenses wns nover made.âMedical Gazelle Tlie Starr Kidney l'nd, manufactured In Toronto, Ib a permanent sure cure for diseases, disorders nnd aliments of the Kidneys, Bladder and urinary secretive system, or attendant complaints, causing pain ln the small of the back, sides,otc, J traducing urinary disorders, suoh as too requent, scanty, difficult, painful or copious micturition, inability of retention nnd sedimentary urine, dropsical symptoms, etc., denoting tho presence ln tbo system of diseases common to the urinary secretive organs-known as gravel, catarrh of thc bladder and passages, Bright's disease, diabetes, dropsy, piles, norvous debility, otc. Hend for pamphlet to LANGLEY A CO., Wholesale Agents, Victoria, Retailed by A. M. HERRING and D. 8. CURTIS * CO., New Westminster: T. McNEE- LEY, Ladner's Landing: H. McDOWELfc A CO., HASTINGS SAW MILL CO., THE VANCOUVER DRUG CO., Vancouver; W. E. MCCARTNEY A BRO., Vancouver nnd KnmloopR; J. E LOVELL Yale; W. It. MEGAW, Priest Valley; H. OLARK & CO., Kamloops, dwsc23yl Fire! Fire! TESTIMONIAL! MR. G. ROBERTSON, Va neon ver: Representing Goldio A McCulloch, Gait, Ont. Sin.âWo the undersigned hnving witnessed tho terrible Arc which wiped out of existence the young city of Vancouver, on tho litth Inst., have, after tho fire, examined tho safes sold by you, some nf which were put to tho most severe test, having boen surrounded by large quantities of lard and bacon, and we nre pleaued to testify to the remarkable manner ln which every Safe Bold by yon preserved its contents, not only books and papers, but ulso thousands of dollars ln paper money were taken out In perfect condition. Wo can, thereforo, with the greatest confidence, recommend them ns thoroughly fire proof; L. A, Hamilton, for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company: M. A. MacLean, Mayor; John J. Blake, Stipendiary Magistrate; Rlch'd. Alexander, Justice of tho Peace; John Boultbeo, Polico Magistrate, Oity of Vancouver; Thomas Dunn, Justice of the Peace; Isaac Johns, Col,; Edward E. Rand, Roal Estate Broker; It. Balfour, Alderman; John Rankin, Real Estate Broker; Pither A Edson, Roynl Hotel: H. F. Koefer, Contractor, C. P. R,; J. W. McFnrlndd, Port Moody, to Vancouver nnd English Bay; F. C. Innes A Co., Real Estate Brokers; A. W. Ross, Real Estate Broker; Gravely A Spinks, Real Estate Brokers; R. C. Fer* guson, Mgr. R. C. P. Mills. JeiMte [I..8.J CLEMENT F. CORNWALL. , CANADA. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA VICTORIA, by tho Grnco of God of tho United Kingdom nf Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of tho Fnith, Aeâ Ae,, Ae, To Our faithful tho Members elected to serve In the Lcglslatl vo Assembly of Our Province of British Columliia, and summoned and called to a meeting of tho Legislature or Parliament of Our said Provinco, ut nur City of Victoria, on Monday.thcThlrleenth day of December Instant, to havo been commenced and held, nnd overy of youâOhkrtiho; A PROCLAMATION. Alex. E. B. Davik. > ixrnEREAa THE Attorney-General, ( VV Meeting of tho Legislature ur Parliament af the Provinoe of British Columbia stands called for Monday, the Thirteenth day of December Instant, at which timo at Our City of Victoria, you woro hold and constrained to appoar. NOW KNOW YE,that fordlvcrscauses and consideration, nnd taking Into consideration the cose and convenience of our loving subjects. We hnve thought fit, by and with the ndvice of Our Executive Council of tho Provinco of British Columbia, to relieve you, and each of you, of your attendance nt tho timo aforesaid ; hereby convoking, nnd by theso presents enjoining, you and each af you, that on MONDAY, tho TWENTY-FOURTH day of the month of JANUARY next, yon meet Us In Our said Legislature or Parliament of Our said Province, nt Our City of Viotoria, FOR THE DISPATCH OF BUSINESS, to treat, do, aot, and conclude upon thoso things which In Our Legislature ofthe Province of British Columbia, by the Common Council of Our said Province may, by the favor of God bo ordained. In Testimony Whekbop, Wo havo caused these Our Letters to be mnde Patent nnd tho Great Seal of the said Provinco to be hereunto affixed! Witness tho Honorablo Ci.rmknt F. Cont»- wai.i,, Lieutenant-Governor of Our said Province of British Columbia, In Our City of Victoria, ln Our said Provinoe, this Tenth dny of December, In tho year of Onr Lord, ono thousand eight hundred nnd eighty six, and In the fiftieth yonr of Our Reign. By Command, JNO. ROBBON. :l*del*Hil Pi-nvlaolnl Secretary. JOHN S. COX, Importer and Dealer ln FiTPitry INCLUDING WHITE LEGHORNS, BHOWS LEGHORNS, PLYMOUTH BOOKS, LANGSHABtUS, Wliite Created Blaek Poland;, Guinea Fowla, Rauen Ducks, While Pekin Dneka. Pit Games, Houdans, IkJLBlrdsnnd Eggs supplied nt low rates, and nil stock guaranteed. Boyal Avenue, East of Douglas St. mhato New Westminster, Goal Harbor and Seattle Boole. THE STEAMER (J. W. TAIITE, Master.) WILL LEAVE SEATTLE! EVERY " Thursday Morning aUo'elock, for New Westminster and Conl Harbor, via Port Townsond nnd the Islands; arrives at Now Westminster on Friday forenoon, leaves for Coal Harbor about two hours afterwards; loaves COAL HARBOR Fife day Nliht.for Seattle. Fare to Seattle, IHM Freight per ton «.ot Speoial ratea to merchants. aplOtc Re-Opening! J, S. MANSON, Mercnant Tailor! HAS OPENED A SHOP ON Mckenzie street, First Door to ttio Right from Columbia Street, and will havo always on hand a full assortment of AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. A PERFECT FIT Guaranteed ln Evory Case. doeStc WHITE IS RING! HAVING SECURED THE AGENCY for this celebrated Machine, I would be pleased to send one oa trial to any person desirous of purchasing. The Machines are sold on their own merits. Every Maohine guaranteed by the Company for fivo years. C. J. ~ROB80iV8 Fruit, Confectionery k Fancy Glassware k China Store, Columbia St., â¢ New Vest. djaoto [I. In the East. JUST ARRIVED: Specialties hOnonnl THE FIRST INSTALMENT OF MR. McPhnden's purchases In the Easl hns just nrrived. This shipment hoc heen hurried through specially fur the Christmas mid holiday trado, and consist. ot choice and woll selected Gooda, aultable for thia aeaaon of trie year. Heavy Invoices and bills of lading are Juat to hand direct from manufacturers rentiers and packers of Qoods, now In transit across the continent, and when this lot arrives McPhaden will carry the best assortment of Staple and Fancy Groceries In the Province, jwl sell at prices nover beforo touehoa**! British Columbia, Coal Oil. Coal Oil. A car load of the famous high test luw â¢nil Conl OU dlreot from Cleveland, Ohio, oxpected dally. SU8AR, A oar load dlreot from refinery of Sugars, Syrupn and MoIomch expeoted on J nit arrived dlreot from Yokohama, ox "Oity of Pekin," a fine line of Japan, English Breakfast, Young Hyson, Oolong ud Gunpowder Teas. MTCall and examine out* Goods befon purchasing your Christmas supplies, D. MoPHADEN, . Importer, Wholesale k Retail Grocer. NRW WESTMINSTER, B.O. ddslto T.HPearson&Co. COLUMBIA STREET, New Westminster, B. C. âIMPORT*** AND D1AUMIMâ Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Pianos, Music, Newspapers, Magazines, Toys, etc. The Largest Stock on the Mainland, and second to no House in British Columbia. SOLE AGENTS FOR Of Boston. The Dominion Orp, Of Bowmanville, Ont. And agents for all the leading A mer lem PIANOS & ORGANS SPECIAL FORMS RULED & PRINTED. On the premises, u neatly aud cheaply as at any othei establishment in the Province. âAGENTS FOK Confederation Life Assurance Co.. North Britiih and Mercantile Fire Iniurance Co. Agents for First-Olais IE ud BMiWWOT URS SH1PHN0 RKCKIPTS, BUDB, MORTUltilH, BILLS OF SAH, CUSTOM U0VB1 BLANKS LIABXS, PB6M. HOTIS, 0BDIR8, IICIIHS, And all kinds of Blank Book, and Blank Forms ou hind, AU tlw Leadingâ NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS .Hegularly received, BnbscrtpUons tak.n for any Publication at owest rates. â¢V Wt Import dlrset bom mannfae- tnrers, and cannot be undersold In this Provinoe. T.R. PEARSON 4 00., COLUMBIA STREW, Ntw Weatmliutar, B. 0.
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