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Fifteenth Year JANUARY, 1923 TH£ British Columbia Buy Canadian Butter Thi butin thai bti it your bm lm ii and ba di I CENTRAL CREAMFRIES OF B.C. LTD. PtlC'%f |44 i 1311 B'oad Suae* -VICTORIA 4^Sfeh r> PURE *XiY\<> Creamery Butter MANUFACTURED BY CENTRAL CREAMERIES LTD. CALGARY. ALBERTA Sell Canadian Butter The butter that is alwaya uniform in quality and texture. CENTRAL CREAMERIES OF B. C. LTD. Phones: Sey. 6908, 7222. Produce Dept. Sey. 2771. Railway and Gore Ave. VANCOUVER. SINTON BROS. VANCOUVER, B. C. Direct Importers of Bulk Tea Solicit Your Enquiries for Samplca and Quotations "G P" TEA The 'Non-Cut" Package Tea When You Use a Paper Bag you expect it to carry your wares home. If it doesn't you dissatisfy and possibly lose a customer. Good bags ar; as necessary as good wares. CONTINENTAL bags run uniform and do the work they are supposed to do. Specify CONTINENTAL on your next order for Paper Bags. Manufacturers The Continental Paper Products Ltd. OTTAWA, ONT. AGENTS Smith, Davidson & Wright Ltd. VANCOUVER. VICTORIA. A True Statement 1870 1923 CANADA is such a new country, U ll ilmott incredible that paper bags have been made here for ■ period ol over 50 YEARS —IT IS nevertheless TRUE It is EQUALLY TRUE, that by no other policy than thai of maintaining at all costs, the high standard of quality in OUT baft, togerther with efficiency of service oould we have retained the reputation of being manufacturers of the most dependable paper bags on the market today. - 3 GRADES STANDARD LIGHT KRAFT HEAVY KRAFT J. C. WILSON, LIMITED Manufacturers of PAPER BAGS. WRAPPING, TISSUE AND TOILET PAPERS for Wholesalers and Retailers, 1068 HOMER STREET, VANCOUVER. B C Phone: Seymour 781 MAKE BIG SALES BY FEATURING CROWN OLIV1 i Manufactured in British Columbia and Guaranteed by """ TOBmBBfBBKB .u >, ,«!*' •* ptH; ::r*T. "i1* i rhe Perfect Toilet S*M nap THE ROYAL CROWN SOAPS, LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C. 1923 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 100 ROGERS f GOLDEN SYRUP "The End of a Perfect Day" fMade from finest flavoured cane sugar, a special grade of which is imported for the purpose. fPut up in all sizes of packages to suit your customers1 requirements. fin packages designed to beautify your store. 2 lb. tins. 24 to a case. 10-lb. tins, 6 to a case. 5-lb. tins, 12 to a case. 20-lb. tins, 3 to a case. Perfect Seal jars, 12 to a case. The British Columbia Sugar Refining Co. Ltd. VANCOUVER, B.C. 110 niK BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER J an iinn baking POWDER J0& ThthkT ■■■■■■■■■■''■■ £^2j^ FEATHER LIGHT BRAND . A. JAMESON COfPEE CO. "THE COFFEE HOUSE" Victoria and Vancouver, B. C. IMPORTERS, SPECIALIZING IN Coffee Roasting. Tea Blending, 'li*' Manufacture of Flavoring Extracts, "Feather Light" Baking Powder, etc. Associate lines: Spices, Co coa, Lemonade Crystals and Persian Sherbet Tliese Products are easily Identified by their distinctive Trail-' Mark. How is your Jameson Stock ? People like Dominion Matches .. .. ; »li minute I b« I , OH th'-lu 01 : in : a mail h light* <■ i rh< - ■ : B Sattified Customer* Repeat Btttlntti Good Margin. A » *ft ' Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ui MANUFACTURERS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES VANCOUVER VICTORIA TOILET PAPER-MADE IN B.C. SULPHITE PULP B. C. Toilet Paper is made from the Pulp of the Forest* of Brit ish Columbia and is far superior in STRENGTH. TEXTURI ar-d SOFTNESS than the cheap toilet paper imported from lh| United States. COSTS NO MORE. SUPERIOR IN EVERY WAY. SPECIFY MADE IN B. C. TOILET PAPER and Inttirf the pros perity of another B. C. industry. Following arc the Brands:-— 31/2 oz. CABIN" "PETER PAN" TWO PROCESS CREPE. Ask for the "NORFOLK or "PEERLESS" No. 1 MANILLA CREPE TISSUE 5 Of. GLENGARRY" G Of. OUR OWN 7 Of. CAVALIER 8 of. SWANS DOWN NORFOLK PAPER COMPANY PAPER BAGS WAX PAPER 136 WATER STREET LIMITED j WRAPPING PAPER TOILETS Sole Agents for 'Mono" Service Container* Seymour 7868 TISSUES TWINES, etc. VANCOUVER. BC. 192:1 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER ill 9fo BRITISH COLUMBIA RtTAILLK Publifhed Monthly FIFTEENTH YEAR GROCERIES, DRYQOODS, OFFICIAL ORGAN OP B.C. BOARD HARDWARE, POOTWBAH, RJBTAIL MERCHANTS' QBNBRAL MEJRCHANDISB ASSOt IATION OF CANADA. A MONTHLY JOURNAL publifhed in the interest of Retail Merchandising md tin: Development of Commerce in Western Canada. SUBSCRIPTION RATH: Two Dollars Per Year, payable in advance. Advertising Ratal on Application Editor; J. S MORRISON Publishers: Progress Publishing Co., Ltd. Eastern Canada Representative: J. S. ROBERTSON, 9 RICHMOND ST. E.. TORONTO EDITORIAL AND BU8INE8S OFFICES: LONDON BUILDING, VANCOUVER, B.C. c«bie Aii.ir.ss- "Shipping." Ttltpho&O, Seymour 3861 Baitrad it Ottawa ta lecand-clata matter, All Codes Used. Secretaries, Representing the following Branches R. M. A. Abbotsford J. F. Weir Agassi* W. A. Jones Armstrong C. H. Smith Chilliwaek A. Knox Cloverdale W. Hassard Courtenay F. Field Cumberland J. Sutherland Cranbrook G. B. Brown Duncan R. A. Thorpe Esquimalt F. Cooke Grand Forks S. T. Hull Hammond & Haney L. Scott Kamloops C. H. Bickford Kelowna A. S. Wade Ladner C. F. Chamberlayne Ladysmith J. Macormick Lytton E. B. Richardson Merritt G. B. Armstrong, Mission F. C. Lightbody Nanaimo J. L. Ward Nelson L. H. Choquette New Westminster D. Stuart North Vancouver A. E. Lamothe Penticton J. L. Johnstone Prince George C. C. Reid, Princeton A. Sarenson Revelstoke J. P. Hume Trail T. A. Robley Vancouver W. F. Ing Vernon D. Fernie Victoria W. Leal White Rock E. H. Hardy \-'|. \V V JANUARY. 1923. Vancouver, B.C. R. M. A. Withdraws Legal Support in Sales Tax Writs Over two hundred writs issued a-pinst Retail Merchants who fail to consider themselves manufacturers Dues paid in support of Association inadequate to fight avalanche of writs issued- Vancouver Branch determined that final test oaf* shall yet be taken to supreme court of Canada. Then ean be no question thai re ure be removed from the "statute tail merehanta in ever) provinee ol laws of the country. ,he \^nmwn '•"*,!:<'( <<"' necessity A| ,( f n| mwling Qf l|u. ,. (. of eontribuling their just share to* Uoard ,. M A h(,M jn |he l>acifi(J wards taxation revenue, but the ties ,iuiU)inR y,,,,,.,,,,,,.,, Daryl 11 K< nt, Primhwtor) method of collection finJ| ,,,,, pr,.,llit.nt |loillltli, tUlt lhat hafi aroused much disapproval. s)I)(.i, lht. |)omin*on boar(] has ,1(.. There arc man) instances where ,-.,,.,.,• iN inability to continue tak- storekeepers are making payments king sales tax eases to court, having '" revenue officers, inadequate '" already spent enormous sums in an the volume ol husiness done, ll endeavour to reach a solution rs to seems lo be a common practice for wj,„* constitutes a manufacturer, ii a eertain class of merchants, doing ;„ „mx Up ,,, ii,,. several provincial a thriving husiness, located in prin branches of the association through- cipal thoroughfares, to side step the ou* Canada, to formulate by com- paymenl of the requisite tax, [,j,UH] Rction, a scheme whereby one The defunct luxury tax eneour final lesl case can I"* submitted to aged unscrupulous merchants to nnd tried b,\ lhe law courts of the perpetuate countless abuses and country, to determine whether the there appears to be a marked Mini seven eases already won by the As* larity between it and tin* pics, nt sociation can admittedly constitute salt's tax It is lnt'li time thai le a precedent. The law makers of Can- gislation of such indefinite nat ada appear disinclined to permit the Supreme Court to give a decision in these cases; the only case to reach that court was thrown out on a technicality, and appeal refused. Writs are now being issued against some two hundred retail merchants, and notices are being prepared by the British Columbia executive to the effect that the Dominion board at Ottawa have been forced to abandon their stand originally taken against the payment of the sales tax where the status of the merchant is a matter of uncertainty. This question will not be allowed to drop. A determined effort is under way to procure and present to the Premier of Canada a petition from every retail merchant who must realize that the present attitude of the government as regards the enforcement of these particular tax payments constitutes persecution in the guise of prosecution and if the court decisions already handed down in favor of the retail trade, are of no avail, drastic measures must be taken to convince the government that discrimination and unfair methods of tax collection must be eliminated from the statute laws of ('anada. Every member of the Association in li. C. upon whom a writ has hecn served is requested to communicate immediately with assistant Provincial Secretary W. I*\ fag, of the B. C. board who will take care of each case, and advise accordingly. 112 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER . I.t * iii.tr*> Wheels of Fortune a was charged in the Police Court, Ot tau.t, with having unlawful!) eon ted or managed n scheme, eon nuance or operation, for the p n j,,.se of determining who were tb*- winners ol certain property. to ** it One automobile, one grafonola oiu* nd Shell Game Contests that run foul of Dominion '* ' *"; ' . ™J *™"* ( Some Retail Contests That Are Illegal Act should be avoided by all Merchants. Ute e .- i.i ilishrj*, one ovi'i forti r '■'■ ■ smoking goH n, oi • ■., mn* blouse ».11• - girl s • .'." Often entered into igr.orantly, not with a desire to violate law || , \mi\ s st etnc In a'< ' iroi I'.v E. M. Trowern, sir of i.'!"'* s one hi *s» ofl At tho last session of the Dominion Parliament our association secured an amendment to the Criminal Code, which reads as follows: "Every one is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to two years imprisonment, and to a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, who disposes of any goods, wares or merchandise by any game or mode of chance, or mixed chance and skill, in which the contestant or competitor pays money or other valuable consideration, or "Induces any person to stake or hazard any money or other valuable property or thing on the result of any dice game, shell game, punch hoard, coin table or on the operation of any wheel of fortune." Guessing Number of Beans in a Bottle Now niigal. Previous to the passing of the above amendment to the Criminal Code, the Courts have held that guessing the number of beans in a bottle or other similar device was not covered by the Act, and as we had so many complaints regarding this matter from all parts of Canada, it was brought before the Annual Convention of the Dominion Board of our Association, and they unanimously decided to secure legislation to stop it. This amendment was prepared id secured through tin* efforts ol ir association to prevent a host P schemes such as the above, which have for some years been creeping into the economical life of Canada, and which we believe tend to lower the trading policy of retail merchants, and do injury to the public as well. Some of the members of the druggists' section of our association requested our opinion recently as to the legality of a proposal which was submitted to them, and which we understand was submitted to rel ail druggists generally, by a firm of manufacturing pharmacists, and which we understand was « drawn win fl il W8S found above araendmenl to the I * " '!*1* - 'ode made il illigal. The proposal w as a^ follovi s ■|'j,,. ;i,-m offered to sell goods to lv!all dmggists valued al wvent) live dollars $75.00 . Aloi • id, se goods the) were •" * 'PI doll valued at fifteen dollars, fo which the) asked nine u fori v ceii's, I he comj an) w .is supply a pound bottle full oJ beans and also tickets, and ask- d thi re tail druggist to gi*. e one ol ' • - tickets to everj' purchaser ol above praparai ions w I o purcl a a I iu eiity five cents' worth.. I he us toraers receit ing ' ickel s •• ere have had the right to gu< m hov ii} beans there w ere m thi hot!le, the one guessicg lhe nearest nuro her of leans contained in the boll ■ to get the doll as a pn/e. The num her of beans contained m the botl ■ was made known to the retail drug L'ist ami the drawing was to have taken place sometime in D- ember All such schemes are no****- illegal, and if any such scheme, or sel ernes nt a similar character, slio ild b< operation in any city or town, and any retail merehanl should have an) doubt as tn tno validity of tne A* t and desires to test it OUt 'ii courts, we will be pleased to lafci charge ol the proseeu! ion On September 27th, 1022, a well known firm conducting a depart men! store, desirous of li«di|iult h special sale to celebrate the found mi.' of their business, advertised and conducted a birthday anniversar) sale, With every sale they made, and to anyone who asked lor one, a metal coin was given bearing a num her. Duplicates were kept and on the Kith of October the duplicates of the coins issued were placed in a churn, and a drawing was made t«, ascertain who were the winners of the prize. On October 27th, 1922, the firm ■ IK . I * i's. pr-..' . ' * ■ iVfU. "X dmt•'is.-,; Acted on Solicitor's Advi0*6 ' : I* '. igh ifem - ••.■,* i on i *-f if I ' ha i ' • i ■' ' ■ has been mi*' ■ tion * ■ ttatul md that I IOI milSl ' ."'.■•.; \ believes thi * m ■ • ••■».*- did HTilfllf ' ll ilpli- ' ' IA itll ' Thi ii %i foi •■ i on pai 'Th*? differed i b* tn • - • learm I o •.■-',. ai I mysell * ar r"WH tb *,. ,. ,,|| {bti • Th - is mu e h a t h i n u . - I w 111 I * ■ ■ a merehanl and his tat imem \ merchant* n*m must be I * up "ii " • faitl and trust that h< ustal in his pati ■ ■ ■•• hi • annoi succei ii If) otj 5nd lhat thi "> I a- ni.* ,, •, ,| upon tins basis, then my elienl witty, bul to r< i 'I"1* ■ mai i musl disbelief•• lhe •'Vol. I.. .■ ! , I:.,, .. ... ,, ,},,,, }„. .{. . ,. enter into it for profit, and Ri '"* conducted this u hem. for mo tn es "f profit or gain." In gi\ ing judgement on I letolx r '"■t, 1922, the poliee magistrate said : ' In weighing the Acl carefully, I ,i'"1 thai the accused has violated lhe law as far J|s carrying out a Mheme of lottery is concerned, nnd I impose „ titlr 0f .*,;,(„, iH))| (,MS|s nni, I also direct and order thai the said v.m THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 113 goods oi tin* company be confiscated and held and disposed of as tin* Attorney-General may direct." The above cases e/JVe further evidence id the necessity of all retail merchants keeping in close touch with our association in all matters of a commercial character; it is your association, and it is equipped to take care of your interests, we ask ) OU I" Use ii, If you hear of any violations of the above Act, please notify the Sec- retarj of the Provincial Board of mir Association in your province, and the) will receive our immediate attention, The above cases cover in a general way mosl schemes ol 'bis sort They all vary, of course, more or leas in detail, and for this reason we ask all of our members those who ma) be induced to enter into any such plan. or thus* who are opposed to all such measures to submit to us, through Ho* Secretar) of the Provincial Hoards of OUr Association, whoSfl address, s appear b< reon, an) plan lhal ma) be suggested to our members, or an) plan of^the sort thai is now ni Dpi • .!*ion and w■• w ill glad!) give you our opinion regarding sami GREETINGS TO THE RETAIL MERCHANTS OF CANADA From The President of the Retail Merchants Association of Canada, Ine I w ish to extend to all the Retail Merchants of I 'anada Heat w ish< s for the year 1923 During the year 1922 we have been obliged to merchandise very <au'ioush ou nin to 'he unsi ttled eonditions of the markets and the indifference of the buying public. It is tiue that I anada enjo)ed a ! (.nut iful ban est, but ou ing to world conditions the returns were mole or hss (|isappoinling, 111 \ lew of t he abo\ e Ke' ail MiT chants more than ever before are re quired I o be st udents of e 'onomic conditions, and we must realise that merchandising is a profession requir ing a knowledge derived from close Study "Ild experience. I luring tin* past \ ear the I loinin inn officers of the Association have been aware of the difficulties facing ilie retail trade and have endeavor ed as far as possible to protect the interests of the Retail Merchants as they were affected b) legislation or otllel'W Ise. We have many important matters under consideration at tin* present tune, some of which will l>e (Dalt with at the next Session of the Dominion Parliament. The most important question before us is that of Taxation. As citizens of Canada we realise that the Dominion must have revenue, and we have made recommendations with that end in view. These recommendations were made with the object of creating the least possible interference with trade gener- llly. You will remember that we suggested that the Sales Tax be applied at the source, thus avoiding the difficulties, annoyance and expense of otior forms of taxation, such as the turnover tax, the tax on receipts. etc. At the Dominion ('onvention held .,! Halifax. August 8th to 11th. 1922, at which "here were representatives from all parts of Canada, fifty-six resolutions were passed in the interest of the trade generally. An examination of the variet) of subjects arising at such a meeting causes one to realise the importance of such an organisation aa ours The Retail Trade of ('anada is growing m im- portance, and is worthy of the in- ti rest and consideration of the best in mis engaged in it. I wish to take this opportunity of m\ iting r> newed interest m the work of the Association, and in the possibilities for the future. Our SUC" cess lies in organisation and increased membership. Individually we can a 'complish little, but united «>r eollecth 11) w «• can do much to improve conditions in the retail trade. I :rust that w ise leadership in the \ arious Pro\ inees of the Ilominion will bring ns to our next Annual Convention stronger than ever before, Again L wish you all prosperity for the year 1923 Yours sincerely, .1. A BANF1ELD. President, Dominion Executive Council and Dominion Board, Retail Merchants Association of ('anada. lm*. Winnipeg, January 1st. 1923. Worth Buying A man ami bis wife were viewing the scenery surrounding a bouse that w as tor sab*. "This lovely scenery strikes me speechless," exclaimed his wife. lie bought the house. EMBLEM FOR THE RETAIL MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION OF CANADA, (INC.) At the last Dominion Convention of the Retail Merchants' Association, held at Halifax, \. S., B. Stanley Ross tlie energetic New Westminster member of the Association, submitted a design for an emblem for the Association. This was accepted by the Dominion Board. The design takes the form of a maple leaf upon whieh are imprinted three wheels bearing the letters R. M. A. representing a crown gear. Mr. Ross happily points out that in his opinion, the retail merchants of this Dominion constitute the crown gear in Canada's commerce; and since there are sixty trade sections affiliated w ith the R. M. A. these are depicted in the cogs of the crown gear Wheels. I* will be noticed that in the illustration of the emblem there are twenty-One COgS in each wheel mak- ui!_r a total of sixty-three, and Mr. Ross explains that these are positioned to allow for trade section expansion. These emblems will, in all probability be manufactured iu British Columbia, Window signs will also be obtainable with the word "MEMBER" above the emblem proper and the wording "THE RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION OP CANADA, i INC.1 on a ribbon below. These latter will be made of metal in colors size approximately 7 by !) in. An emblem committee has been appointed with the following per- sonel: .1. A. Banfield, Winnipeg, Dominion president; John Watson, Montreal; T. P. McDowell, Vancouver; Henry Walters, Ottawa; .!. H. Crowder, Vancouver; with E. M. Trowern, Ottawa, secretary and B. Stanley Ross, (designer of the emblem I, New Westminster, Chairman. U4 THE BK1TISH COLUMBIA RETAILER How to Prepare for Income Tax Time .lanital rv By A. M. Burroughs business method specialist- Burroughs Adding Machine Company, Detroit. Michigan. iSpecial to the B. ('. Retailer Article I. When the Canadian Governmenl mate deductions and all ineoi said to the business men "Vou must other than hiisiucsv profits, keep strict account of your business While the Government is oi and give me a certain part of the concerned direct!) with this infoi early profits to help pay my ex- mation, the business man .Tis the ad Ions statement from which he copied the figures V\ I a* busim us roan, puxaiing over h!s (,wn problem oi preparing a complete and truthful income tax I■,.. ,(■],, would not b, hapl*.. tO hm • ,t stiui'l' ji et BuiHjual* tilati , ,,• .,-* [US t)WN business *dl rea (js \. > is not ilifRcult io ...... ■ , \\a ires from w hieh -• ,, ,■.,■ ■ . • * .■ |. ; * ■•■ -■ ? ■*.**-. reiun sn maui* ■ it i * tiny ■m - , • | || ■.■ ' s -*iu pe >nses. We will check you up to ditional concern as o »w lu- himsell •n* i.* * i - THE COST OF FIXTURES ■ mai i ... * is to L'atlo-r it .' method ol see that we !-ret our share," it sail something that caused and is still ihering this informaliof| is some- ...,MlVr ... j r"7u causing a lot of trouble in practi- thing every business man has to tak. other Httiiiu rally (-very business enterprise m into account. It must be done, am! | •, H |, the lo&ieal *lim~ '« ■■» 'I" il ;" wny i Ivii ol ratiiim : . [Ill ■■ i H s< •> inert Canada. To insure that the Governmenl ■ "" requires ih, least cTfort and nt „ double value to the store U add- gets it's share it. insists that ade- the same time produces the most nv u, ||,C „,,,„ .,r,,,.,. n{ \\ ,:, .,,„« quate books of record be maintained eurate results. „„,,,.„ (he pr<**perou» modern im that may be audited by inspectors. In this sines of articles vvc w,ll pressioti thai even nueeessful atorr ihey are not allowed to accept re- outline, briefly, a method for eol musl has- I'eopl, would rathe, turns based on approximation ami leeting necessary facts thai is simple will require a statement under oath and easily handled and yd adequate that the return is true and cornet, for the purpose of ncarh even mer It insists further that these records chant. show: Total sales, cost of sales, in- The illustration aeeompam ventories, salaries and wages paid; this article shows an ii me tax re interest, deductions, repairs and all turn form Pilled om by „ „mBll mer come' ,hon soIumI "am! "whew ' The other expenses, investments, legiti- chant in Ontario and the prof,, and ■ Is sell tben.lelv,' 'bop a* b Bton to hieh appeals to the ■ '■ and thai,. ! fthopplUg -as\ I' ixturei pei mil the retailer '<* do Mi Uliess i asi' r. quicker and more ■uleientlji Thev maintain bis stock dways in sight, where it won i be 1023 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 115 E. R. McTaggart. Pr«ild*nt, Greater Vancouver Branch, R. M. A. Good equipment permits a dealer to handle his trade with less help, thereby reducing the salary list, h itu'sns investing monev to be sure, Init Mich m< 11 . in pref* rably put in to fixtures lhan into extra clerk I ■ ■ • ■ . re the ben,-Jits are problems! cul ioi > \i'ii tit, best oi clerks nnnot sell (roods w hieh are bidden iron: s - * I )on ' look upoi fixt ures as a ' < ls I Cntisidl * ' ' IB as ,s pro*'. * ,.' . I\\ BSTMKXT THE ORIENTAL IN OUR MIDST. Newly elected president of Greater Vancouver Board R. M. A. ad vocates more serious thought on Oriental question. In a recent a.id;ess K R McTag ■ president of the Ureater Vancouver Branch R M A. in discuss ing th< problem ol Oriental Immiga i ion, said m part I am absolu tel\ opposed to some of ihe ideas and s hemes to dispose ol t be I Ir iental ads nested l>\ some id * ur re tail mei ' lilts. 'To sa\ glibl) that tin (Iriental should be run oul of town, or tar red and f( athered and run into the illh 1 are i -marks that w ill gel us' now here 1I such bombast i ■ utter aiics nre indulged in the quest ion will beeou i eompli 'ated to a point whence t edress w dl be difllcult. At the outset. I wan' l" make a plea for mure serious and honest t lo light nn t Ins quest ion. Thi < mat t. r cannot be set tied here, but w e can res' assured that the sue ess, or failure Of one at tack w ill depend largel) upon the methods we use * * Alt In»uurh the problem here is ir i itat um'. markedly so m m\ o\\ \\ line of business, I am of I he firm opinion that Ottawa is our point of attack strategically. We speak of unfair competition; of these Orientals underselling u> not in Berviee, mind you, but in pri'*e only. This feature Would be overcome to a large extent if these same Orientals were foi I to live up to our laws, as you and I are compelled to do. " !.f, for instance the laws regarding building restrictions were enforced s" thai the Oriental is not permitted to live m a " pianodiox." minus sanitation, you would see some difference. * If you or I build a house we must arrange to put in rooms of nol less than a eertifii d specified Bize and more 'ban that we are compelled to obey the law to the letter. * Again if the laws relating to Minimum SYage were applied to Oriental help in < Iriental stores the situation would be improved, Re- STRANGE! ! i-ii't ii funny— That a man who thinks He i-i a business man Will gel up in the morning Prom an advertised mattress, Shave with an advertised razor, And put on advertised under wear, Advertised hose, shirt, collar, tie and shoes. Seat himself at the table, Eat advertised breakfast food. Drink advertised coffee or substitute. Put mi an advertised hat, Light an advertised cigar, (In to his place of business In an advertised car. And yet he'll turn down advertising On the ground thai it doesn't pay! HERMAN NEILSON. 1st Vice-president, Greater Vancouver Branch, R. M. A. ports are verified thai Orientals are serving their trade while m disgusting pb\ sieal eondition. No one doubts thai tins situation exists, but gentlemen, it exists because we allow it to exist If the laws were enforced, thesc problems could be done a\\ ,\\ \\ ith, I s,i\ this to brine oul the point that we, as members of their a\ A and as merchants of the city of Vancou""* er must gel from be bind our counters, awaj from our ow n street, and our lit tie city. Let us ascend a lull somewhere where w c can obtain an unbiased \ ie\\ of the situation. ** 1 have said thai I believe Ottawa is our strategic point of attack, and more especially is it so sin ie we have arrested the attention of our member, Mr McQaurrie, This is to m\ mind one nf the most prominent achievements of the U. M. A. during the past twelve months namely, arousing our members at Ottawa to the fact that a real menace exists here on the Pacific Coast. Our energies must be directed towards bombarding tin* East with propaganda, acquainting those in power of the seriousness of the problem, and get- ting them to realize the necessity for their support. Do not let the local situation, irritating as it may be, blind us to the real source of our trouble Let us be broad minded enough to see the value of working to the point where the greatest good can be achieved for the greatest number." LESLIE G. HENDERSON, 2nd Vice-Pret. Greater Vancouver Branch, R. M. A. llll THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILEB • l.wiUalt •HE SERVED." The death of John Wanainakcr marked more than the passing of the greatest merchant in the world, more oven than the end of the most remarkable career in retail history. 11 marked the passing of a man who found his own Opportunity and cultivated it until it produced rewards surpassing even his own dreams, .. man who'refused to admit the exis tence of the word "failure, a man who built iip»»u an ideal a structure which reached the skies and. above all, a man who raised a mechanical trade to the level of an honored profession. The epitaph of John Wanainakcr might be written in the two word-, "He served.'* He served his customers, bi cause he realized that the only road to commercial success lay through the insuring of satisfaction in r\i'ry possible way. He served his country in his occupancy of the office ol Posl master General during the Harrison Admiiistration and in the exceptional work undertaken under his super vision during the World \\ ar, He ser ved his employees through the inauguration of a many-sidi d \< elfarc Bureau and the abolition of a multitude of abuses which were current before the establishment of the Wan- amaker organization. He served himself through strict adherence to principles grounded solely upon a consideration of what was right and just. He served his God through his many charities and his constant efforts to extend the influence of the church with which he was affiliated. Viewed strictly from the commercial side, the career of John Wana- maker presents convincing proof of the value of studying what has hecn done by others and then applying it to his own business. He copied no man, but he adapted the systems of many. He was constantly studying other practices and other businesses. But in whatever he did, what ever he wrote, whatever he said, whatever he thought, was the personality, the individuality and tl iginality of John Wanaraaker. From the time, as a boy. he was refused permission to exchange a gift which he had purchased for his mother, he dreamed of the kind of |,j.s dreams come true, lie tipj |Us thoughts, his plans, his tl his ideas and his ideals to the n «' at hand and then, instead ol ll' I (rating 'his work tn others, tn gave the benefits of In** personal *■> tl" r vision and the impetus of I i* own I dividiialtt**. The whole fabric of tl i ft ana maiikcr merchandising \> -'* n\ w&* built around the principle "tii\ \ i- shall re ei\ e. lb ' • ■ - -! • to the world and In r< -.*»•■' turn, practically all thai has to give honors and oil bi ,: pecuniar) '"' u,,r'' ■•' ; ' all, the confidence and g< ill ol even one who came ii ■ i the stores w hieh he left ehil as a tangible monumi nl to tin orv the gl ih, lie t* G. H. JARMAN, Honorary Secretary, Greiter Vancouver Branch, R. M, A Recent Incorporations Pacific Coast Sheep Co., Ltd.. . I I iI. niul ii. MILLINER S PROTEST Exception taken to exorbitant park tag charges dimaiuled by BaiUm manufacturer* I >iis|ib St., \';o.( OU • I farm produi I Universal Manufacturing Co. Ltd., 70 Fairfield Bldg Vancouvi, $jo.o ••■' \. quiring exi lualvp licence to n u Ure and si-ll a hioldl i for mil) I • Uh Chase-It Soap Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Room 103, 570 * o ai \ lib li \ mm \ er $10,000 Soap mai u a< tur< i Fook Sang Co. Ltd., J10 \ orl it irr Mdg Vancouver $10 000 Gem ral m* n haniii and brok?i "' "■"- The Pinchm Bread Co. Ltd.. 109 Ci-.k ol Nova Scotia Bldg , Vancouver $i Taking over Lhe baki i j bu Ine i ni 1'**l 'in under ihe name ol Ro - * I • ,■ llsh Bakery, Limited Canadian Industrial Processes Ltd., Vn toria. $200,000. Extracting store he would have. As his dreams and reining olia.TnigR and oth^ro'ln* commenced to shape themselves into «al producia a concrete reality, he constant Iv Ef,fi^en^y and En*3,n«<-'»g Corporation changed and improved them, never «"^oo.oS%wfi/fe l™ being satisfied with anything short manufacturer!-' agents ,l"iU""" of complete success. Th** Greenhill Sales Agency Ltd., Pentlc He dreamed as no merchant has ,!"1 ?."'•""."■. A"i"ili"K lhe buslneau ol ever dreamed before, but he made - as ■ tiken nl md! hum » reu ',-. ': - '■ ■" ... » del *.;'.. I Rjfl ■ . I tl • • • " I! Of Pit A' J*1* I . ' it •« \- '. -.. ■ . ' tl - I • | . I ■ *! ■ ,■■'.. t «■ tsa . . « . n, . - '-■ I VMB99 tJ| | 1 I ■ ■ | ' ■ ■■ i ' ' i I ■ .. ■ to lh«< II **■ b* - -.-•-1 AOi- I. -' ■ ' , ■ ' , . u V mil Mi>i tile |||)(M to h,i! t| : .■*!.... cj .irj-.s from (withstanding •II.!' || *;r.|), |/ mi |l the Greenhill Sales Agencj and commission buainei aijeiicv BUSINESS SALES SfRVICt \\. ■iI •!» .ii '!* ' ft)| (.-.;. r.\\ '"! M< n< v.*. ri u d ••" i anj win r. in U ' '"" 'I'lhk .1,0, |.|B, yom huainesi wjij, Pcmbcrton & Son 418 Howe St. Vancouver. B. C. I vm THE BRITISH COLUMBU RETAILER 117 New Service Plan of the Retail Merchants' Association How it vAill operate towards branches, Trade Sections and individuals — Executive officers and members will benefit by following instructions outlined in preceding articles By Daryl. Kent, FiTst Vice-Presid ent, B. C. Board R.M.A. of Canada Advisory Board ^r^wcb?ras^ Exec. - Org?* Branch. i^fc^g1 Y^i*-**ll Df*1.!' To r simplify Charr, one Local only is shown. Their can be manu Locals, but rneymusr function. di Chili showing proposed Trade R M. A. Meetings (Trade Section and Regular December Ith, Monthly luncheon meeting of Greater Vancouver tlranoh Husmess: Decoration of streets during Xmas season. Deeember 15th. Veneouver Weekly Executive, Ibisiiiess Amendment to Municipal Act. Campaign for funds for Oriental and Deficit Fund. Deeember 5th. DruggiRta1 special Meeting t«> discuss closing hours for drug stores, Deeember 11th Milliners' Section Regular Meeting, husmess: Resale prices of bats at less than standard prices. Appointment of appraiser in connection with diatoms Dept. The adoption of eertain seasons for millinery trade. Formation of business women's boo* iton tn K. M. A December 29th. Vancouver Executive Regular Meeting. Business: re the payment of .V, Sales Tax. Receipt Stamp Tax, Freight rates. Sectional functioning of R. M. A. Executive) Held since Dec. 1st to present date. January 3rd.- B. C. Hoard Executive. Husiness: General Executive work, Sales Tax. Receipt Stamp Tax. January 5th.- -Vancouver Executive Meeting. Husiness: Next dollar day. Subscriptions and donations to other Associations, fairs, etc. January «sih. Milliners' Section Meeting, Business: re packing charges by manufacturers in Canada. January 10th and 15th.—Confectioners' Bakers' Kurriers' and Kloris's' Trade Section Special meetings to diseuss advisability of continuing opposition to Sales Tax. January loth.-- H. ('. Hoard and Provincial Branch Executives special meeting to diseuss Oriental Restriction Hill. US THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER Jan Buying and Selling no longer a personal matter Commenting upon the advancement made in better merchandis ing, an influential newspaper editor recently said: ••For countless generation! bu) ■ j .»-• > *r •• • rotr-i personal m.Utcrs. During our OWfl gr'-c'liO" known .is .idvertismg-or maticd %r ng I I It constitutes .m advance tAt grtalti " » i m,ide In past centuries." ' c - ■ 11 . - g. j" <■ t j 'j * > - * 5 j * e«* No one better realizes the true significance of this fact than the wide-awake grocer. His better judgment has taught him to put public opinion first; he wants to know what his customers think of the goods he stocks. The good-will of the great Canadian consuming public, to gether with the friendly cooperation of the grocer, is the biggest asset of the Canadian Postum Cereal Company. It took many years of steady year round advertising to estab lish the national popularity of POST TOASTIES, GRAPE NUTS. INSTANT POSTUM AND POSTUM CEREAL That, together with Highest Quality and Moderate Prices, Make the Buying and Selling of the Postum Line an easy matter for every grocer. Furthermore, the sale of these products is guaranteed. There's nothing more to add but our famous slogan "There's a Reason' Canadian Postum Cereal Company, Ltd. 45 Front St. E.f Toronto Factory: Windsor, Ontario vm THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER It!) V GROCERIES y PROVISIONS GENERAL BUSINESS Prom tne retail grocer's point ol \ ww January lias been a quiet month iu date This condition is quite com pson iluruiij the first month of the ,\ear A quiet .human gives the re tailer a good opportunity to take stoek and -jet his house iu order, One uf the noticeable features of the gro- een husiness ilus month lias been the unusual number ol stores open ing up in all parts of the v\{y and suburbs, There have ,iisn been a number of changes during the oust month Who!, sal- rs are offering the usual concessions alter stocktaking on slow moving lines Another noticeable feature in the trade has been I he < * rj small num her ()f failures recorded ilunil»' the past few weeks which would indi* cate a more health**) state of affairs in the retail grocery buaiiieas Oui of town husmess is opening up well, ■ si. ,ia!l\ in lumber and mining centre** Sugar: i.o n\\y there lias been no priee change since our last issue. The San Franciaco market ha** experienced two small declines, while Montreal prices advances lo eents on January 1st Raws in the trad ing centres are easier and it is difficult to explain the reeent advance in Montreal. Wi ar- rather inclined to predict a reduction here, before any advance takes place, Canned Vegetables: Mark.? Btead) on all lines, with no pnee changes reported, albeit there are alight eon- cessions from some sources on loma toes This latter is not Ihe result ol an easier market trend, bul ia brought about by local competition. Retailers w ill be w ell ad\ iaed lo purchase a few month's supplies on anv special prices offered boca! pack of spring beans is short. Canned Fruit: Market steady, with no price changes, Some lines of special pack in gallon tina for thc camp trade are short. The packers in I 'alifornia of one w ell a>l\ ertised Inn* advanced prices the first of the year \o change is expected locally for some time, Dried Fruit: There appears to be a shortage of California prunes iu the small sj/es, ami it is predicted that all si/es will he very short before the new crop comes on the market in the fall. Prices are steady. California prices advanced one cent January 1st. Figs: Market easier, with lower quotations anticipated shortly. Raisins: Prices are guaranteed against decline to July 1st. Currants: New crop due March 1st w ill sell at about present figures. Dates: An excellent shipment of new crop llollowis reached this market about Deeember 22nd. The present price is !•'_. cents. The next shipment due February 1st will be about one cent hss. Sair dates due early February w ill s«'ll at 6] j» cents. Brooms: As predicted in our November issue brooms advanced $1.00 io $1 50 per do/. The broom corn market continues very firm. Ccrebos Lines: The trade will a* predate the fact the the lines manufactured by Cerebos Ltd are again on the market. Tin* range includes such famous lines as "Bisto ''Cerebos" sal*, custard powder, blanc mange powder, health salts-, etc. Rice: Japan rice market unsettled. Present quotations are $120.00 a ton for best grades. Cereals: Cream of Wheat is reduced to $6.90 per ease. Cornmeal t as has advanced 50 cents a barrel. Sago and Tapioca arc very firm. Retailers should lay in large supplies at present quo! at ions. Pearl and pot barley has declined half cent a lb, Tea: Practically all tin* well- known lines of package t«ias advanced four or five cents January 1st. This is in line with th*1 market and packers have done well in holding off the advance to the puhlie. The tea markets at the source of production have hecn advancing steadily for some mouths. New arrivals at higher prices make the advance in package goods imperative. Cocoanut: The market on Ceylon cocoanut is very firm at the source of production, The price locally will advance with the arrival of shipments now in transit. Sardines: A shipment of "'Kinj: Oscar" sardines reached this market January 5th. This line has been short for several weeks. The price is $16.00 a case of 100 ! i tins. Jobbers report they are only getting •">•>', of their orders filled and predict another shortage in the near future. Wrapping Twine has recently advanced three cents per pound. DATES - NATURE S FINISHED FOOD Grocers in many cities are taking advantage of the growing popularity of dates and are pushing the sales of this, one of the cheapest and most healthful of dried fruits. So far this year the demand has been far in advance of that of other years and this is regarded as a sure indication of the "kite's growing year- round popularity. Scientists say that dates, combined with milk, form an ideal diet and give all the elements that the human body needs. Not only is the date rich in sugar, but the sugar it eon- tains is the so-called invert SUgar, different from cane sugar in that it m be assimilated into the body without any chemical change at all. The date is also rich in minerals— particularly in lime and iron. On this subject Dr. John Harvey Kel- logg, editor of "Good Health.'' has written : "The value of tht*- date as a food is not half appreciated hy the public. The date not only furnishes a variety of sugar which is readily assimilated and which is much more wholesome than cane sugar, but it also supplies a fine quality of food iron, which is entirely lacking in cane sugar. The date is equally superior as a source of food lime and other food salts. A pound of dates and a quart of milk afford nourishment not only sufficient in quantity to Supply the needs of the average person, but of the very highest quality, Many are suffering greatly from lime starvation, which is resulting not only in a loss of stature, due to the lack of hone development, but. an almost universal premature decay of the teeth. The free use of dates 120 THE BRITISH COLUMBLA RI-'TAll.KK Chloride of Lime Supplied by all wholesale grocers in British Columbia For use in Hospitals, Institutions Scnools, Outhouses and wherever a disinfectant is required. CANADA COLORS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED Succeeding THE JOHN B. PAINE CO.. LTD. Toronto Winnipeg Vancouver Aponts: QUELCH & STERLING VANCOUVER, B. C. Display -. •**S*! "Stiaomn *$&** t.RaNDjamnfLWtaWfa* ^Ljs^us^^^^l k v 11 J w An appetizing dish and so economical. The delicious tested recipes on every carton will help to sell other groceries. From your jobber or Kelly Confection Co. Ltd. VANCOUVER. B. C. J * Qrssn «« «• THI". aclvrrti^r-i Brriui thnt is always icctptftbus ft) your customer* buiMtag penwinent good will for you. Shelly Bros. Ltd. vancou.in new Westminster VIC TOHi A NANAIMO Lake of the Woods Milling Company LIMITED Mukeri of FIVE ROSES • FLOUR • The World's Best Daily Capacity 14,200 Bbli. B.C. Office and Warehouses: 1300 Richards Street 1614 Store Streoi VANCOUVER VICTORIA tei THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 121 With milk as a part ol tin- American breakfast would conduce greatly io improvement oi tin* national health niul tin- lowering of tin- mortality rat.'."' Tin* value nf 'do- date as a food is partly due '" the fact that it is " na sure dried" indeed, it is tin* only pried frmt of which this is true. The only agent uaed in drying it is the h<\'t' of tin- sun, ami it is permitted io remain ou the tree until tin* process has be<*n completed Dates are eaten exactly the way in which nature intended them to 1"* eaten, which account! for their healthful- n« ss and their growing popularity, The City Grocery at Grand Forks, l». ('. formerly operated by Hender- sun Bros'., is now under tlie entire management of 11. II. Henderson. ver. offering husiness for sale. —o— The Well) Shoe Company (Bet.) —Reported offering compromise of fifty eents on the dollar. II. Brown, succeeds T. li. Camp- 1 II at 8289 Granville St. -o— News of the Trade i; (!, Hurdle is now operating Hutching** Ur< ■<*!■*, 1986, 1st Ave. W. o Fleetwnuiis Grocery is tl"* new st> l, of Tit.- Beehive Qrovery, 2049 t»r.in\ille Street o The grocer) store, formerly operated bj A Loveeock at 3rd Ave, VV, and ('edar Street, Vancouver, is now kiiuun as K)sinr s Groeerv. s. Walters is now running the grocery store at 1388 Kings way, for- iiH-rly operated by Walters and Mc- Kinley, —o— Tin* "White Lunch" formerly lo- at ."*.">** Johnson St., Victoria is now located at 642 Yates Street. |{ A. Peteh, sun IsT. Wilson at the Fairfield Grocery, Victoria, B, C, -o—- Ceo. Cunningham has sold out his general Btore at Cowichan Lake to ('harlcs Stuart. o— .1. I. MacLeod has Bold out his business, known as thi- Kerrisdale < Irocery Store, —o— A. I). Shrimpton has sold out his general store husiness to .). c Pater- son. —o — Andrew Calder Limited, boot and Sim.' dealer of Granville St., Vancou- N -' ^'mm\W\ ™ . t^^-^ > -j Worcestershire Sauce. Capers. Vinegar /j ir Ground Rice. Custard Powder, Rice Flour. M**& Numerous other lines. Write for Price Lists. IIOLBKOOKS. LIMITED Phot.. Sey 689 VANCOUVER, B. C. RAMSAY'S CREAM SODAS TRY OUR NEW DIAMOND PACKAGE FAMILY SIZE ALSO PUT UP IN SMALLER 10 CENT PACKAGES SOLD BY ALL LEADING GROCERS. Ramsay Bros. & Co., Ltd VANCOUVER, B.C. VICTORIA, B.C. Dunns Grocery, Victoria,—l>is- solved. Jas. G. Penwiek retires. —o— The Milner Toy Manufacturing Co. Ltd , at Milner is to he wound up voluntarily; Win, Warner of Vancouver appointed liquidator. Meeting of creditors held. —0— G. 0. C. Anderson of Nanaimo and Fort Alberni has assigned to C. C. M. T. A. —o— The li. ('. Hardware Co. of Vancouver is reported to have suffered slight tire damage. —o— The Great West Furniture Co. of Vancouver has dissolved partnership. —o— The Central Fish market at Victoria was recently incorporated. —o— F. T. Townsend, dry goods merchant of Duncan is reported to have sold his stock to W. Mitchell. —o— Ci. A. Allen who operates a store and hotel at Mayne Island has sold his stock in trade to B. A. Emery. Continuing in hotel. J. D. Fenyn (est.), grocer, Vancouver, is reported to have sold out to Blackhall and Mackay. —o— Alfred Petch has purchased a half interest iu the Fairfield grocery operated by Robt. A. Fetch. Victoria. —o— Andrew Shcres, wholesale plumbing and heating supplies, Victoria was incorporated recently. —0— •I. K. Wood, plnmhing and hardware. Victoria, is reported to have discontinued business. —o— 11. Johnson, grocer of Chilliwaek is reported to he negotiating the sale of his business to Charles Bros. —o— The compromise offer of Win. Dodds' bakery at Victoria is reported accepted. o— Appleby'8 dry goods store and Cunningham's tea rooms at West Vancouver, suffered loss by lire recently. —o— T. I». Camphell, grocer of Marpole is reported sold out. 122 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER Jan . i Satisfactory WW j Vf Telephone Service tV vf?1 U4SZ3--J Telephone service em braces a variety of operations; the Instal lation of telephones an i chi nges In location; telephone op • rating maintenance of central offl • equip- ment, outside listings; bllll ng, col- lecting and numerous otne ■ things that must be done to gi\ i gervlci that will be complete . ml 8 atlafai - tory. Notwithstanding oui aim to give tin- highest possible stam lard of service, we realise th it a limes difficulties will arise. 'mia 1) they arc quickly remedied. But ■ le!' CtS occur at times, whieh. in spite ol wat hfulness, are not imm >diatel) detected. rations will confer a f IV. ! if they will advise us imm 'dlatelj of such occurrences. By "satisfactory i ervi< e' U e mean that the Indlvidui ll ua •: shall be satisfied. Ik M • B.C. Telephone Company Happy New Year ! And may happiness be yours throughout the yearl So much of our happiness depends nn our health, It's woith lookii .. after. Many of your customers, und njbt- edly, could be a whole i"t healthlei and happier If they knew the new lease on life to be obtained through the use of Fi.i:iS'-|l.M.\.\N - FEAST. Sell them Its health advantages the fact that it Is a corrective f I, not a medicine—a natural laxative that eliminates poisonous waste a food that gives new life to the cells of the body. e are facta not fancies and The: thev irove in sal lhe Fleischmann Com-} Fleishmann's Yeast Fleishmann 's Service any Guaranteed Vou can hand every dozen of "B. C. Maid" Egg8 over your counter with a smile of confidence, Properly produced candled, graded, packed. Write for quotation. B. C. POULTRYMEN'S CO-OPERATIVE EXCHANGE 572JohnstonSt. 1114 Hamilton St Victoria, B. C. Vancouver, B. C. The Stamp Tax on Receipts Department of Custom. 4*'d EtC'M. Ottawa, l*< • Tim Stamp ia\ on Reci . on nnd after the Isl Jai uai the provlatoni o si Kb pi dn Special War R< '• • I ue .cl 191 lo 28th Jtin-\ i**_*_' ki follow I 11 lit For (hi ; . ; ■ • the express oi recelpi monp) amoui ting lo ' >' wards, or an) bill oi exi ingi son note oi room ■ imou dollars oi upa ardi i - • pn ssed to hai • bi en recelvi I or repaid oi * h< 11 b mand or an) pari ol i di I the amount ol len dollars oi acknoa l< dg< d lo hai • '•• • • Usfled oi disi barged oi a I ■ or Imports anj ucl icl and wh< tht i thi ■■ ■ ('2 ' No [>«•; -n: •. ii, ('.*•' i :••*'.',-' ".' stamp or ui leas then on b) meat i ol I dt< a i lan ;■ o lhe tn use of two cents, whieb ■■ I • b> thi persoi bj wboi thi ■ • . given bi fori bi di rert I ■ . hands Cancellai on shall be effi I I ihe person who i biu el ihi ' ■ i ; * Ing or Impres ting bl name i or ai ro is ■ he itamp ti igi ih< fli ti U" date ol bui h writing oi Impn . (3) Anj person who the proi Islons of ti ■ • * I • upon a pa) meol lo the amo tat o lars or upwards gives .» *■■• pi sum nol amounting io len ep.'U.t with Intern io >•-, liable !o ,( .,, . R hundred dollars (ti The stamp section shall nol < ases amount (a i A rei elpl for an) moi • d< ; ■■ *■ ' In an) bank as deflni rl li ectlo twehe of thi* Ai! io be bi coui *• d ini to the person to whos*" i lhe monej Is deposited flu ,\ receipt i»r do< umei I In I i nal ure ol a i pi p|pi m ini h la Iju sblc under an) other section ol ihli Act, (ei An acknowledgemenl t»> ■ ban) ol lhe rei elpl ol s bill ol eai bangi oi promissor) note for ih<- purpo • ol ml no '••■ beli "k presented for .„,... ,, payment. *l«" .".t:..,. ,„ '',, ' "" for or «wn the pnymm ■"""*•> i,;i'«l for an^ .„■ ■ 01 •» His Majestv rn P ^ '" .1,. ... . .. r lJ M> fOl 01 Mill nl the Consolidated Revenue Fund of Canada oi foi or oul ol the Con solldated or General Revenu Fund ol an) Province ol Canada (e) A receipt endorsed or otberwls written upon or ennf«<«« 'i contained In an* lliHIItlllielll liable tO x'ainp dUt) and dul) stamped acknowledging the recelpl of the consideration money therein expressed The following rulings havo been Issued b) lhe I'epatinieiii ol Customs and Ei else in respect Ol Ihin tax: i ■' sab. rtf - '.ii ibis ptK)% 1*1**5 .,..'. i ■ il nlifig **■*■■■•* Itii -.<■:' of Ibi j-*.»;.." • ■ \KX . | ir< Ot , ,'-,:.;.;..v.-, ' . [>-{■•',* afigei laubl' ■.-■ • I • :- (.' si i ■ i;. •.; • i f»t | • • pfmrt' a luabb » . I i • : , . lixabk U< ■ ■ \' ; i ' 'H.t ii I i. fc . thr |*ai >....- -. • a ■ i • 1111 i I ; i • i t * tud psi Iks I11 •, • x » I » | r4s | [41 OH x < ' XI ,' • . ■ || \ ■ W ' . i i ■ t I « • < s !, ' i ■': h . | i * ■ : ;. it I ■ ' | f . | ji • ' . •■■>,.■ | | :. : X ' :■ .' I '11 \ . . ■ ■-.»-■ ..;'':.. A ■ ' ■ . i i *-',■■ ml 1 . ' • I ■•.;': X t I m ' ■'. f ■ I • ; ■ ' ■ ■ j. , ' 11 11 i !.■■.' Ira** ■ i i4i but i i ■ j * i i • ■.■'' ■ t. ■ i * ''''-' ■• y | || « i I ■ ' I ■ i | a ■ i 1 ■. *«■ r i* T..n' * x i •>! Iai . til nt v ** >• * •'' i ■ ■ | im -, < ' I . .. fa - ■. ; »? c ^ j f •'■■■' l A - i Ki W • I ■ • i *fri*-|t ': a ■ i •» J- A. fepoorten Liasirio DRUGS PATENT MEDICINES DRU00I8T8 SUNDRIEa PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS 308 Water SL9 Vancouver J. (. |f)2:i THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 123 HEMCO TRIP LITE PLUG <ieoI|*e Kieliai'ils iV Co., 557 Weal piunroe Street, Chicago, have added to thc Heraco line of plugs ti new iieiii called the Trip Lite. This has three (tllllels, all nl which arc so threaded that h shade holder can MTru direetl) on the threads. The clamp i>| i shade holders fasten over the threaded ends of theae plugs. They are moulded in one piece of condcns'ite. The manufac- tairers state that n will not crush if struck or dropped, and also that it is unaffected by moisture It ia claimed that the plug will not soft • ii when holding the hottest electric bulbs Wanted—A Man. Two girls were talking about birthday presents 'Would a long stocking hold all GEORGE HUNTER, Treasurer. Greater Vancouver Branch, R. M. A. vim".1 want for a birthday gift!'' asked one. "N<». ray dear,'' returned the other, "but a pair of bocks would. RESOLUTIONS FOR R.M.A. MEMBERS TO LIVE UP TO. —o— Be public spirited enough to see the other fellows viewpoint. Ite broad minded enough to remember that there are other retailers trying to carry on le- gitimate business in this neck of the woods. Be bi|,r enough to offer your help when called upon. One man can do a whole lot. Stand behind your association. Boost for it. Give as much time to vour » association as you would like your association to give you. Follow out this code for 1923 and by heck she"11 be a humdinger of a year both for vou and vour Association. For Quality and Quick Turnover Purchase Interlake Standard Brands of Toilet Tissues. Five brands to choose from and each bears the Interlake trade mark. We also make a complete line of choice tissue napkins, erepe rolls, and tissue novelties, Order through vour wholesaler or direct from us. Interlake Tissue Mills Co. MERRITTON Limitcd CANADA Head Office: 54 Universitiy Avenue, TORONTO, CANADA. Sales Branch: McOill Building, MONTREAL, QUEBEC. The increasing popularity of NABOB Vacuum packed Coffee is Convincing proof of its superiority. And you can Recommend and 'Depend on NABOB to Satisfy Rich, Fragrant, Delicious And Always Fresh. VACUUM PACKED [24 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER Jai JmiMniv^ '■■■••.aa.tlsaa.all' ^ BAKING POWDIF »»mo *^y The confidence created in the mind of your customers of your entire line of goods is appreciably increased by your recommendation of articles that have been proven to be of the highest quality/ MAGIC BAKING POWDER CONTAINS NO ALUM E. W. GILLETT COMPANY LIMITED TORONTO, CANADA ! WINNIPEG MONTRIAL m 90 per cent of STEVENSON'S QUALITY BREAD IS SOLD HV KKTAJJ. GROCERS THK WISE OROCBR WILL UNDERSTAND what TEAT PACT Ml ws TO HIM Phone Fairmont 227 VANCOUVER, BC GROCERY PRICES CURRENT 'ubJ*-ct <° markcrt fluctuate, ,u°"d Bn ******** RAMSAY BROS. & CO., LTD Family sodas, packages, per dozen { 2 40 Cream sodas, 2s, tins, each i'i 10c Cream Sodas, packages, doz 96 16c Cream Sodas, packages, dot . . 1 l-i 10c Assorted Sweet Biscuits, packages, perdoz S6 15c Assorted Sweet Biscuits, fancy ear- ton, per doz 1 If. Chocolate Bars, assorted kinds, 2 doz to a box, per box 90 E. W. GILLETT CO., LTD. Royal Yeast— 3 Joz. pl-KS. In case Per'umed Lye— 4 doz. in case fi cases 10 cases, 4 do?., in case Magic Baking Powder— 4 "*Z., 4 doz 6 oz. 4 doz 8 oz., 4 doz 12 oz., 4 di.z 12 oz., 2 doz 1 It*), 4 doz 1 IT). 2 doz 2<*3 lbs 1 doz 5 It). fe doz m • - ' I 'er < ase . Mo 1 'er case. t - 75 . 5 65 6.60 per rrisn t 5.70 ... 7 fir, 9 Wi 12 25 r, tf i i\,,y i it • »s pupei piyp, .. . ''•'i'"1" P««a ,.,.., ; '- ,!' cans wltJi i •. . In cas«) llh 2S ""•- •■■"- « tt 5 IT. iQUB-, . esse) ' ' * [J I'' u.,m|,„ ,,lH„, '.;;; ■ ■■<•■■■ **** ><- wairsf i- 3 i am i oi . ,, *''' ■ '>'■ ■' Bl.C.rbon,,, 0f"sod.- » f"er I ; ■I I K*-LLY, DOUGLAS 4 C0 ,n00 A,,Jm- Hi. lot b°b PP0(h'-<« B.oo ',:"r"x' '•*'"• dor „ ...... . 9.86 ,'':,1''n'TA'*l'l. it do"« ' " * Special discount "ni"'?"*. ""* 8.80 U", "**' "owder u ia Five Cases\tsr ml Per .r*nt ",low'"1 ^ 5**X,n* Powdlf 41 is "7* '' * Powder 0r more of M«»io BaklSJ g»J nt PowdJJ, ,? {|^ do. C-Zustfe Soda (Granulated)- Pftr M Celety fijdiJ*J ■*, fete? Rn h W°°'len r)ailH *n,Mi* *'"
«»r. do. ' ',"1' I • ■ I!, I ID """"""•' "•»">'. « Uoo . v.... N » I il : ti I i j i» t o% N '. • i ' ) • ' ■ i n • M ll : (t ! H »• >«« 4 Tl | \A ( » • I * * ;''' i ii « If M ■ fl Tl : ii : r& is* !•»' THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 125 SINTON BROS. "G. P." Tea — The Non.Cut Package Tea. l*tt> ;,s< %-ft' m.ii. H-n. :,mi, THE W. H. MALKIN CO., LTD. "MalMn'a Beat" Product*. Vincent i ... per dos. Arto\-.io.,t (Si 12 4 i>a i tna, i: I oi Baktntr Powdci < luic 41 li .ji 11 J'ts . II. If Baking Ho-ltt 12 i oi i tna 12 K <>x i ttia Coffr<' ( V«> uum Back) 4* in Ore-tin of Tartar (<-','', pure) 4 oa eina I "t etna Custard I'owdor 4 *>t vlna I <■ t. <tn» Droit SundrtM l.V« at. 13 4 nj Ki*.i":i Salts IJ 4 <>r olns 8ulph-.ii ; 3 » os i ins ■Ktrncti (nil flrwor-t' 13 3 01 12 t o« • oi 1« 01 IS nl 5 inlfa n gallon Qt> > •rtttf 13 I f.i bis 13 « ot bis ftoftrr M I oi |ara 31 iii "i Jam It In una I * in II X JrU> I1 >*a del i i fell 0a \ oi 11 I] ( ■■! ].,• .■ . , |N,«.|, II I at ctns 11 i ot rtns II lalsrd II la Una I] bi ot Una ; t in Una ll la (Ins Pt'ircw and Reasonings Alii* i t II I Ul I dorian on I ] I Uns iSllTJf Powdet ' 1 I 11 Ml < "bill pom ler Clove* 13 3 Una j Olrtgertl " per dot phate) pei dos pet dos por dot per dut per dos pei Ib pet dos l«<-r dos per <i"i per dos per dos per <i«.i per dos per dos i-. r dot> pet dos per i|i»i each \ e* dot per dos per dos per dot pet dos pot dos pei dos pot d<>t per dos per (too per dos pi r do* p«-r ib ] 40 2 '."i 'j II it is M 6'.' j *.-<) 3 71 1 do i N I 75 ^ ,„i I, "'i N 00 6 Ui 10 10 3 'X I 10 I '.. i 6 00 11 II Mace 13 3 Uns " rjoram IS I Una Mini It/I Uns Nutmeg. II I Una r ipriks II ) tins i ii-slev IS I Uns Pantry, Mixed ll I tins Pepper, bl it k II I Uns Pr>r>p«r f > ••" ni a '." ) ! in* Popper, white || s tin* ivi.itiv |>nwaiitK 12 3 tins per dot I■■ dos pei d -a per dos dos pet dos pei v* per dos i • dos per dos !>«>r dm pet dos t M dOS pei d t per d..» pi-r .1"« pei dos 4 10 j .60 ''5 '. 05 1 10 1 1 * I I » 1 10 1 10 ; og sage, ({round 12,3 tins . . per dos 1.00 Sage, i ubbed II .1 Una .. per-dot. 1 "0 iiivoiy ii! .1 tiiu< per <toz j.in» Thyme r*. 3 tins . per dOS. LOO 'i uraeric IS/tins per uoz. lOD \\ hide i 'Innamon ll cl ns per dot. ,80 Whole Nutmegs, is ctns per dos .tin Whole Pickling ll ctns per doz. .•'U < elery Stilt, taper hots per doz. 2.1o Curry Powder, taper t>ois ["aa ioo/is per dos 2.35 per Ib .68 'in. %u per lb. .80 10/ N and 20 '■■>• assoi ted per iii 50 U 13 la per U' .8) \ in p<-r do*. P. BURNS A CO., LTO. Shamrock Products Hams, per lb, . .29 Hams, Dotted and rolled per It) 33 I.a, on, l«8i per lb .40 Dominion hams, 11*18 lb* .zc Dominion Bacon, 6-10 lb*, per lb. 34 Dominion Bacon, !•< -14lt»« per lb IS Dominion Shoulders, boned <v Roller .11 Cooked home, Shamrock, per lb .40 Ayrtdtlreroliod shoulders, i»«-t lb . .11 l-ici, No 5, ll to case 14).?6 Lard, No I, 10 to i ase 10 a" Lard, cartons, li lbs r.'l.» Lard. No I, cartons, 3o lbs .19 Compound, Carnation, No 5, 12 ease "j 25 so c ii I 30 .. I .11 ,19 .41 .15 4 4:'. t: ISH •i *" . a. 4 . BVa 14 Ij ,">o I ::> .25 Compound, Carnation, No 3 Dripping, beef, 4 - tt. bricks Mincemeat, kits. SS-Ib, oat, per lb Meat l/oaf. per tt- . i*..ri. Plea, per dos Pork, roast legs srith dressing Ib. Baked ham with dressing, per Ib ' -«.,.*►,itiK oil, 5-K-.U tins, 4'i lb p<-r It Creamer) Butter, Shamrock, cartom Creamery Butter, without cartons Cheese, Canadian, large, per tt>. . . Cheese, Canadian, twin, per lb Brooked fish, kippers, 2":.. per it> Smoked fl*h. Kippered aalmon, H»a and 10a, I--! tb Bmoked i > d, I' a par Ib ll<;id Cheene, lib tins, each Jellied t-'tiici*-. per tin Selected t< wl per tb >< lei ted CI ii ken i» r lb. II THE ROYAL CROWN SOAPS. LTD. Vsncouver Price List—F.O.B. Vancouver, or New Weetmlnater. Terms Nett 30 Daye. Hoynl <*r..w:i Boap, la l>>"c ol 110, les I 5 46 Royal i-•..«!• Roap, la, box of 100 Golden Wtjal Is bos <>f 110s i ■• v ti ' '*i\ I-, per gross v. | iu w on lor, >»>x o( 100 Linen (unwrapped) i«>x of 1O0 Royal i"»"h:i Naptha. N'x of 100 Klondyko (wrapped), box of 2.*> KI "d Ke (unwrapped), !*>•< of K Primrose (wrapped), t»>x of II sirs hard unwrapped, box of SO English Blui Mottled, box -t 10 Roywl Crown Powder, 3 - tt» box of 24 Royal Crown Powder, l-tb, N>\ of 50 4.80 Golden Weal Powder, l-tb box of 24 6.E3 Bo)al t'lown Cleanser, imt of II 1.15 Ro; nl Crown Lye, !>>>v of 18 s SO Roj il Crown Powdered Ammonia 1 lb box of 3h s 80 4 53 4 85 ? Sfl 5 3o 5 >•• 4 TS '-. 30 f. 16 4 56 2 50 6 SO 6 f>.'> Liquid Ammonia. 2 doz, qts. box of 24 4.05 Liquid Blue, 2 doz. qts.. box o( 24 4.05 "Apex" Soap Flakes, bulk. 25-lb. boxes 4.75 Crown Oatmeal, Z\ 6s, box of 144™ 4.80 Klero Glycerine, box of 144 6.00 Seal Brand Castile, box of 25 4.00 Seal Brand Castile, box of 60 6.70 olive. Castile, cj.kcs, box of 200 4.50 Mechanic's Pine Tar, box of 100™ 650 Mechanic's Pine Tar. box of 60 8.10 Write for Tiolet and Hotel Soaps. Special prices on 6, 10. 25 and 100 boxes. White Bwan Soap, 5s box of 120 „... 6.45 Golden Rule Soap, tis. box of 144 5.46 Perfect (unwrapped), box of loo 3.so White Swan Naptha, box of 100 4.75 Climax or Montreal (wrapped), box of '■> 6.30 Reo Crown, !>ox of 2o 4.55 Golden Har. box of 30 8 60 Blue Mottled, box of 20 6.20 Blue Mottled, box of 30 6.55 \\ hite Swan Washing Powder, 8 lb., box of 24 6.55 Pendray's Lye, box of 48 6.3*> Pendray's Powdered Ammonia, box of 24 4J>5 Special prices on 5. 10. 25 and 100 boxes Pendray's Water Glass, Egg Preserver Cases 24 tins, p.-r rase .. . 450 THE JAMESON LINE W. A. Jameson Coffee Company of B. C. The name is the brand" • 'offees: "Jameson's Brand" 60— is to a ease $ .4" "Jameson's Brand" '^s 48 Tea: "'Jameson's Brand" 50—Is to case . .52 "Jameson s Brand" 100—4s to case .&3 Baking Powder: Jameson's "l-'eatherlight" f.-tti tins, per doz 13 80 2*«-fb tins, per doz 7 20 12-oZ. tins, per doz 2.30 Rxtracts: All flavors, bottles 12-2 ounce . 2 25 12-4 ounce 4.20 lt-8 ounce ... S.40 11-16 ounce 16.80 Summer dnnKs: Persian Bherbert 8-os tins, per doz 2 25 Lemonade Crystals, 10-OS tins, per dos 1 25 AUspice, per dosen l.oo Cinnamon, per dozen l.oo CiOYea, '1 i)7 I. per dozen 1.15 CuiTJ Ponder, per dozen 1.15 Ginger, per dozen 100 Mice, i! OX. >, per dozen 1.15 Mixed Bplce, per dozen 1.00 Mist'.rd pure, ner dozen 115 Nutmeg, per dozen 1.00 Papi Ika, per dozen 1.15 Pepper, lih'k. per dozen .. 1.00 P-pper. white, per dozen 1.10 Pepper, cayenne, per dosen t 15 Pickling spii'i', per dozen 90 Tumeric*, per dozen 1.00 Marjoram, per dozen .. l.oo Mint. (i'« OSS.) per dozen 1.15 Poultry dressing, d1? ozs.), per dozen l.oo S nre, ti'.. OSS.), per dozen 1.00 Savory, (IV oss.), per dosen l.oo 1 hytre. (C- ozs.',, per dosen 1.00 Celery salt, (I oz oils.) per dozen 125 Discount on application. ,A^i'"i</;;0i MALKIN SA YS THE "FLAVOR SEALING" TIN Contains THE FINEST COFFEE POSSIBLE and mill retain the Appetizing Jlroma and Flavor Indefinitely 26 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER DRYGOODS am> FOOTWEAR Cotton. The explanation of the frequent fluctuations in the cotton market is nut always recognized by the retail merchant. It has been contended that siiicr war-time inflation is a thing of the past, prices should nol * - fluctuate to the extent noticed at ' i tin* present time. Prior to 1 '*> 14. a variation of mor* than two cents a pound in the price of cotton was considered phenomi- nal. Ii ruled from ten cents to a spread of 11.5 rents. Rapidly rising to thirteen cents users of cotton yearn began to talk about raising ,( n their prices to meet the big adcance. To-day the price of raw cotton i.s an over twenty.-five rents a pound. In April 1921 is was 11.25, Bignyfying that this commodity has doubled iu price in little more than a year and movements up and down of several eents have not been uncommon. Without the establish basic priee for cotton, eott 11 I Cotton Production •»i line ':. a I1 ton li. nem ol ,i on pri ■IV. la. I ANNOUNCEMENT s We are specialists in window draperies, 5 shades and fixtures and tapestries. If its s for the window, we have it. S Write for samples and our specially re 5 duced prices which will show you great 5 savings. | GEO. H. HEES SON & CO. s Limited | TORONTO MONTREAL = 603 HOWE ST. VANCOUVER. OT S Seymour 5279 , B. C. " ,,,,,,,,,, '"»' mmm ,„„„„, iiiiiiiii ■ Ciimpluil'ti Limited •<A(tttt.,r» i, to. A. Campbell & Co. Towtr Bi " 500 Butt*** Strwl VAN'COUVKR, BC M \ is ni MEN'S aOTHING Ai* *'■"•It Mide "• il p ' "I i Ptnin a 8p<"sUlistt in 0UA 8o7m"»?ftlNDIOO*» A*™ SOLID W0R8TED8 vm,„ STANnAR" models, 4U0 V0UN° MRNS ""-P TO DAT* STYLES SPKIAl MEASURE DEPARTMENT TO THE TRADE vm THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 1L>7 000 which in linieli below her capa- city. South Africa is developing rapid I \ as a cut ion proilueer with Kant Africa, Soudan and the West Indies supplying their quota. The (fraud total of tins cotton is still mucli smaller than the American oul put Imi it is giadualh assuming lai-- lf«»r proportions as the cotton pro- uueiiii' countries nf the Kmpirc develop. Tin* importanl point to re un'iiii" i is thai the worlds output of OOtton shows a decline, and it is only natural to anticipate an upward IllOVeiioiii in the price "I rau ma llTHll Such a movement has actually OOnn in proyn -»s for snno- tunc, ami the present price is mure than doll hie itn pr«* war average. Mills are well sold for the ne\t two mouths and immediate prospects an* bright f'U* fOttaini'd ' i'ltii \aluis ll s. ems strongly probable that a new " normal" price of eottton, eon- ridera Ay in excess* of tl Id w ill gradual!} cs aldish itself. KNIT GOODS The whole trend of Knit gooda prie-s ,ti. upward, and in all pro ual'ilit} fall prices will register a markeil advance K WOOLENS. The continuous advance of raw material, tin* Stead) standard of will's and other factms known to the retail trade, indicate a gradual lip ward tendency in the ci.st of Cloth. Prominent I anadian \\ i a\. rs ha\ e pore ordera on hand than the> can gtotivcnientiy cope with and in some instances the whole output is booked Up f«>r month* ahead. Velours continue to hold their popularity, the higher grades in tins material, guaranteeing b wearing tpialit) which ensures a steady de mainI. There is ,\.r\ possibility ol Velours occupying a staph* position .similar lo Rcrges, tweeda, etc I lomeal ie \\ ea\ p boli\ iaa retailing considerably below the imported ma Icrial in this loo- arc greatly in re quest a napped brushed wool coat ing, favored much in Pans at the present tune is WHina, and Mous sadliiie, a fancy heavyweight boicle is much in evidence in fashion's een tral city, luit as yet these materials have not made a conspicuous appearance on tins continent, A lightweight cloth with graceful drapery qualities known as "Drap ella," another French product .stands out pre eminently iu wool fabrics. White will doubtless In* the leading ground color, or base for tine woolens during the coming string, constituting a complete change after the brilliant colors that have been so popular for fall dress occasions. White woolens are being shown by representatives of Scottish manufacturers m ho'h suiting and Bkirting Weights. Uaillaine, a coped, wool vcloiir is prominent, in th*' States and materials in this style are being pushed for spring, Good business is reported on heavy coatings both iu tin* reversible ch.ths for mannish cut women's coats, and in the more dressy materials which are greatly iii demand for trimming with fur Tin* spring samples include almost every pastel shade in lighter weight napped materials, with a certain percentage of plaids, chiefly in smaller 'Ticks, hut stripes are not at all in evidence. A complete range of samples is af- fered in Polo cloths winch are ex- l ted to feature in spring trade to a large extent. Flannels are strong iu public favor particularly for one ps tresses for winter wear. LINENS distinguish to-days offerings. There is a distinct tendency to buy only for immediate needs, pending March import prices. FOOTWEAR. Reports from Ireland indicate a brisker tone in flax markets with quality unchanged, but prices tinning up. An advance i** registered ill Continental firms, quarity lias suffered, and select ion is much poorer. Belgium, France and Germany are all reported to be picking up low and medium grade Max. With only 20Vi of the normal quantity reaching Belfast it is feared that the flax crop will he dissappointiug. Weather conditions delayed the Belgium crop ami 'hose prominently interested in this material predict a price of twenty shillings a stone 14 |hs."> SILKS There is an active demand for raw- silk in India and China and with Japan prices comparatively lower than in these countries, Japanese silks are likely to advance slightly. Silk voiles and satin foundations will probably he favourites again. Sheer Weaves and satin foundations are receiving much attention. Crepe do Chine is heing used extensively for coat linings in many instances matching the dress. Plain linings appear to be entirely out id" favor, being supercecded by the flashing color and designs whieh The entire stage of the industry is set for a good year in L923, if one thing can be dune; if some accord or concord on styles can be arrived at $0 that the scheme of things in in- lustry can be steadied, for with all minds in discord there is bound to be unethical practices. When a merchant has a fear as to the salability of his style ten minutes after the salesman has left his store, it leaves an opportunity there for an abridgment of contract, ami a duplication of the same storv once more a with tlie next salesman. When a factory openly plays favorites of style so that every 60 days it sweeps out the old and trumpets the new, it luit accelerates this discord in merchandising. The situation today is "every style a a a is in good style." With tlie demand for straps, tongues, oxfords ami pumps for women; boots and oxfords in black and tan for men, and a wide range of patterns for children, it means that stores must be equipped with a diversity of materials and models and that sales organizations must be made more active and alert so that with one style out of stock, the customer can be convinced that another one on the shelf is in good taste and good style. The store is playing fair with the customer in advocating all styles providing they harmonize with thc costume, location ami conditions and to that end the merchant ean look forward to tlie opening months of 1923 for the salability id" most of his goods. The past year has been one of great progress in the ethics of industry, for it is getting to he a habit to play fair and to keep faith. There is not so much cancellation, or exchanges or disagreements over merchandising because the industry has developed a fair average of honesty. When merchants are more careful in their buying, they automatically purge the industry of the evil id' cancellation, When manufacturers arc more careful in their production, they keep to the contract ot* delivery and quality, 128 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILEB Style Programme American Styles" Committee lay out programme for first three months of the vear. ! I*!* \S i'i • <i||tli|lle o| III The movemeni to co-ordinate idea: for shoe styles is steadily growinji Fashion Welts aiienis Sir Bps, *lllll Heels 10 S ti It - Lasts I nchai (fed, w er narrow er pffei " 01 higher hi els, and tin to the lower heel* Lit Be with | * ■ ■ gun in favor in lhe Tinted States. well pumps -^^|H as in Canada. While no committee can lay down hard and fast rules as to what will or will not be favored hy the consumers of th. untn. ''t[ average consumer is willing to be 8Hej] M , t-{ aU] . guided by the retailer, while it has uii) pun ,,,u ,,,.. ... finally eome to the poinl where the Qt ^ mm\ ,( s , ■ retailer is anxious for guidance leathers to tl provided the guidance is along sound .,,.,.„,.„■ ..,,,. . - lines and will not be superseded hy Materials l*la n * ' last minute ideas. jep ii(- j^ . ,. . .. .. . The Style Committee of the vari- mended in so id mis branches of the 'rade in the I n- tan ealf, patents ited Stated met recently to discuss calf with patent ?rtmi the selling problems for January, fabrics February and March, Prom the Combinations I Dai Canadian standpoint this meeting beige ooze, h ll n was noteworthy in thai Mr, S. Roy trin n i js ol - Weaver was present on behalf of the kid to blend Canadian trade. •_', Medium $n . It is hoped that this will be follow a tions 01 ed hv a Canadian pronoun emenl on ''' '" ! L'"!l "" . i.' Canadian styles as a direct result ol I 11 '"' Mr. Weaver's visit. Meanwhile, the n;,,,',i outline of suggested American styles Sport Welti for January, February and March selling, is of more than pressing in rat terns Oxfi • I •■ forest to the Canadian trade. t< ngn ■ •*'• ets Usts 01 thr ■■• ■• linn r. Women's Styles ,.,**,.., ,, ., , , . , Women's styles were divided into broadesl ol • preva iij* l ■ - I • welts and turns, the former being "
';is'' '""' *lm -™nn*-ng» height of heel .luring this period will ,U™ '"" ''a!l remain unchanged. '■ Medium tail calf ttemi-brogtit Heels: 8 8 to 13 8 plain ",r'"'!s Ul,h stra*K**t or winged t Materials: Plain leathers, such as of insTe! [T.tV^ "" ll,;"">" ■'-"•' 11 1 1-, i /. . . " o ISI C i N, I , i I ,-s black kid or calf, medium tan calf, patents, white fabrics, brown kid! Note: We have not attempted to en- Conservative Welts Conservative Tur umerate the order of importance "of J/'""'-"- Oxford and these leathers, they being deter ns nt 111 - eels: Wood 'i Kinips ,. miiiiibihi c ..,,„- ln , 00(l and leather lleo-hi, ed in this class by the dealer's Iocs H '" U 8 tion or by local demand. Materials; Black kid patent .,„„ IMinitjon: Coawemtive foot- S'lT™ kid' while fabriri and »ear covers plainer effects as noted tt v , above m straps and oxfords, confin- e.n.me' , ,', Kr "'" »««nptetl lo dt0Plafi|i leathers and such general f " ,,r,,,"r "'' importoi t.vnes of shoes as are generally con Gathers, they he,,,, ,.,.,,.,. s '■'•"i ■» -,.;:: Xi^a^-Ws Fa-thion Turn* Patli • iu Su ip« ! s|..i;.. ' l -j i.t w iii pr< | with ... oniiderabli prop,,* ff. an plain h .;;■■! ^^^^^^^^^^^^ I f 01 : v IdUfti n Ul rontititte ti ■ tbl ;•■■•».'* '-. nd of | ■»i. ». !l< • , Height oi box w 12 * I \i •*• height of i, 13 8 lo 17/8 Mater lis K« ontnendi I i • n Patent H md Mttn '■■.'■ Ut*) ui ■ i* *i ■ ? • i r Inmi I ., df or kol It ...■'■■.• -.-■.<■••• I - **' ■ ,-'■■■•• ring i .''■'- II * m w dl !*#- ,' i n Evening Slipper* 11 - I * ™ <a 11 .i 1 f ~i 1 1 *k 1 1 1 i !«>ll l.( j r 0 # ■ - * n Vlatn i s > U •t olll ii<| mi .sn i*r»- • * pl«*in ial • I, Hold bi Important S*ot< Tongn ■ fl In will i fi ind | - -, it the it vi '■•*■ iprtng Men l Stylci i lats f ofiien a? ive, lenti Kn : ind brogue 11**f*ln (o r- m.un 7/H lo s ** " ' ** K ii b be i It ee la ree o m m e i led '■■"berH and color* I. M 'h* nv r>*-l ealf not i dari. il •' 'odd brown ealf ; A sprinkling of lighter **' id "! p"Jf. Breording to locality 1 HUcli calf, kid and patent ■« growing in favor ' l*rown and tan kid •Mr-ain bordered leathern ire be ing shown l7'M '"'"rs an- Wronger lu high *rade< Ul"' darker shades in medi ""' ""d h.wer gradei l{"",!!'^ should interest them 102: i THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 129 |elves iii the campaign of better dressing for men so that correct styles arc worn for the occasion, thereby Increasing the sales of pairs. Note Qolf shoes and sport effects iii solid colors ami combinations will be read) sellers in limited assort- Ill'nts wit), rubber or leather soles. Patterns: Stitching leads over per. foral ions. Plain to.s in lac and blucher o\ foi.U arc in demand in many .sections, Juvenile Styles. Misses' and children's KtyleS: proad toes will continue to prevail with orthopaedic effects predominating Oxfords, straps and hoots. For school Shoes: 1. Tan ealf, grain and elk. 2. Black ealf and plump kid. 3. Patent leather. Cor dress occasions, leather or materials in the following order. 1. Patent leather and kid. 2. White buck and fabrics. ■ '>. Patent leather combined with colored knl or oo/.e, I. Medium tan calf and combinations with harmonizing colors. Low cut patterns will be a reflection of the women's styles recommended, Sport effects: Straps and oxfords, winged tips and brogue effects. and patent. 2. Tan calf. 3. Patent. Note—There is a marked tendency for fancy types of cuff tops and fancy patterns with combinations of material in both low effects and laced to hoots for children in smaller sizes where stores cater to style for children. Not generally recommended, however. Boy's and Youths' Shoes. Boys' and youths' shoes follow the trend of men's shoes. Winged and center perforated tips 1. White and colored buck, elk with perforations in general are in and fabrics in combination with tan much demand .-:■• HARDWARE, OIL and PAINTS Hardware Outlook for 1923 There is at this tune keen interest apparent among hardware men with regard tO fundamental conditions prevailing in the hardware industry ami i review of basic elements re veals the facl thai thc general trend of raw materials for the opening months of 1921*) will remain on a linn basis with indications ol ad- \ ,m . ui net eral instances There is ever) possibdit) ol finish ed hardware prices reflecting these conditions for the major portion ol 1923 Pig Iron and Steel. Quotations for pi;: iron and steel wet,- lower in January 1922 than at atis time since 1914 being below coat of production It ,s reported how ever lhal the present levels of these items represent s paying basis for the producers and tin* more reeenl advances in the price of finished metal woods indicate that low price contracts of raw material have now expired Prom 'his it would appear that there w ill be hardh any decline ni prices on these products during the lirst three months of 1923. Tin restriction of overhead costs is a factor which enters largely into the possibility of producers being able to keen prices at a steady level and their claim that this will be achieved, provided sufficient volume of husmess materializes, is reasonable enough. Ilespite tin fact that a general de 'line was anticipated for raw material, such as sheet iron, till and tin plates during 1922.an advance was registered in these commodities, but prices on manufactured products have not increased m proportion. Manufacturers state that then* is every possibility that 'ins must be done. Scarcity <>f coal and railway diffi* . ulties ate further responsible for the necessity of such an increase. Although trade during 1922 registered an increased volume over 1921, lower prices and a narrower margin of profit resulted in the value of the past year's business showing little improvement. No change is predicted i" steel prices during the opening months of 1923. Tins forecast IS Undoubtedly dlle to the extensive building programme scheduled for the present year. The trend of steel prices may be said to depend ou the volume of building that develops in ( anada and the United States, Canadian Hardware Markets Price fluctuations in the following commodities forecasted from the opinions of leading Canadian manufacturers are of interest, Washing Machines. The principal raw materials enter ing into the manufacture of washing machines and wringers arc lumber, iron, steel and rubber. These commodities are higher today than thev were six months ago and buyers can draw their own conclusions. Cordage and Twines. Ah hough a large improvement was registered in the volume both in binder twine and rope over 1921, owing to a lower average cost of fibre the increased demand, especially for hinder twine has tended to strengthen the price of good manila, and an advance may be looked for in the near future. Pipes and Tubing The heavy building returns of 1922 were responsible for a marked increase in demand for small size black and galvanized pipes, especially in Eastern Canada* Larger sizes however did not move to a like extent owing to the lack of industrial construction where these sizes arc utilized. The coal and railway situation severely handicapped manufacturers of these products, in some instances causing the temporary closing down of plants. A rise of iJ'B.OO per ton was recorded in these lines over 1921 prices, and that, they will continue on a firm basis for some months to come is the consensus of opinion among manufacturers, Stoves. A decided stiffening is predicted from eastern points. The increased THE BRITISH COLUMBIA BETAUJJB .1. i )....»u ilitl'IIO' ih, COllilUU* volume of building and the condi- these products during tion of the iron, coal, coke, steel nnd season, COpper markets and other necessarj Sca.SOnable Sale of Coleman Lamps supplies may result in an upward IUU\ Lanterns tendency in the finished product. ^^ ^ ^ ( v„..,. ,„ ,s, ■■,. ,| Tires, ror prasolim* lamps snd \ sharp increase in the demand prjce8 remain unchanged for tires and general rubber goods Higher Prices on Inside Door Mil. has materialized during the past few An advan e has beei ma«l months, Automobile production has elieapi r Iii■• ol nsidi ■•■* : made rapid strides with a consequent lock sets, Thi market -' heavy demand for tires. With heavy other lines increase! * pi stocks on hand and the present eon- Turpentine Prices on Steady Bllb |» dition of the crude rubber market, There is no hangi ' :' f * a forecast of prices is difficult, al- ,,,, turpentine The ' * - " if ton * w > sih itinwi two i ii j tsd o\ < r r< < r' ii.hiiiiMH Fair Salt* Noted for Nails \ |a jf \ olUtttC ot laiei l** ;' ■ , prieei continue in Knife Handle Wrenches kd\ . . UuoUt I " ' ■ * ' ' Cross Cut Sawi Move Ou'. \ '• . •• ,o- -■ , * if r. „ . -.is .' " - ' .'. ■ though an upward tendency is possible.. Non-ferrous Metals 1 !**J2 may be called a period of adjustment in ingot metals. Most Can adian firms have disposed of surplus stocks and present prices arc oil 8 higher basis than a year ago. These prices will doubtless prevail during 1923 as a result of improved industrial conditions, causing increased demand. Paints. There is every prospect of 1923 being a big paint year. After various fluctuations in the raw material markets during the past year prices are now more stabilized, showing a slight increase over 1922. N'o furl souaiue h «i 'i i Shovels Advance m Price .Manufac!:;!ers antioui inati ly a ten per eent r *** •■* price of -' o els Jobber* advanced thi pi * - ■■* ; -' The adi an< ■■ n pri i I I the .!:*'• '■■ i .' :, .; I • square round point scooj etc. Sovereign and Re*?al Shells Duicon tinned Manufa ttires have annoui continuing the lanufaet f Jin ereign and Regal (she! Is. Crowi will he fttill oflfi red to thi trs guages, also I ',<■ Canucl -c * latter replacing •>..,.■, . .■ i i* .• '• i lifan.ls. er marked advances arc predicted, although the fact that contracts for Horse Snoe Calks Now in Popular delivery of raw material covering the first three months of 1923 arc higher than for a corresponding period of 1922, points to a probability of Pent Quotations oi ligher prices. Good Sale* Recorded for Bocka*} Supplies ('.. ' H.(.. *» '■■*■ ' ' ■ i I ,,•;,•. ' | I ■ |*| Pt ( ■ || *' i , H . .. \C . .'v* pi iii it $5 10 Vfai •■ it I Lower Price* on Mounted Grmd i tone i rr* afi I '"-'•' ij l ' ' •' i on i . " . fi en , ■ -..- -1 i f t K- I il ||(j y, A. .' . , • n | ' j . | Pou-trr Netting Wire Cloth .. u .. . r%\ I ting and •rift for eai tig % Ww Higher Prtrei on Commur.'.'.y Plate Call. There is ,i (food rta torted f"i" horsi1 sho< 11, ifWfl make reins ins a I list Ic* fifi cent New Prices on Hasunocki I lammock prices for V'21 showing quotations ven s i \ Auto Tires tecenl inereasi h in prices ' " I'.-r I ■ ■ n ? ■ . ■ '■' ■.' ' I '■ • ,' Aluminun Line Level Ittn rim ine le* el N '"-1\ plai ed 01 ■ market by It** I *. Hlarrelt t Uhi Ma* f fhis ii * '■■ sn*i nag i ihi lim \H nn ..un - || | | thi - li • .-•) li rubber and raw cotton to ii« enter largely into Ihe ture of auto tires and tubes liav< mt't". ssioti '' .•' il 11 aehi i] •■ on ' " . 11 | < i > •'■ > r i \ - I; ■ 'y '" ■ arried in ll i i•■■ > • I \ im glaiti w th -a Vi •>'■ MARKETS AT A GLANCE Laco Lamps Lower Canadian Laco Lamps Ltd-, havi issued new price list and discounts ,;|S' reason's prices on their line of Laco lamps. The new Firmer Undertone in Rubber and lists show a lowering in pric.. on lamps from No. 100 watt and upwards while the lower numbers remain unchanged, 0 Cedar Oil Lower in Price Lower prices are now recorded on s",,"i '" ',l" " the four oz. and 12 oz, hottl.-s of 0 'i"u"Uiir'i trend has Cedar Oil. Thc four oz is now quoted tinilil f""! In**«,(';'i* as tires at 17c and the 12 oz. at 34e each. cmip(* " M,''!'- generally ,,,-.. pv SUght Advance on White Lead. thf H\m]i] '''">' l'n"' movement di Jobbers new quotations show a J ,'!' '!.' ','" futurp' ,ll,'.'• *"« likeh !"VrI fr'"" dropping off ?hV !»n< slight increase in prices. With the "" uPwapd nature wh.-i, !h ,m. new high prices the sales are fair Sli8ht Advance in Linnccd Oil Booked Orders for Paint are Pair. Unwec] oil quotations ha* I ' Hoth manufacturers and distribu- Actuating and quotation. ., "" tors report that booking of paint and '" barrel lots are ki Oft L n" the allied products for spring have with boiled al $1 il '" L' ' • - ......... . ^ yfi s th.- ",i ': ■ pi itmding piei .♦...*. - n a "•?ni' !'d so fhrti |)tf pari oj ll • *- ' "inch eotnes m eonta<» with lhe Un* !; Ini* in relation .,, th, |( y,.\ *i | '■■ designed lo prevepl th- Cotton Advanccfi. appeared in fairly satisfactory volume and arc already described'as an Pnfi indication of even better activity in wul, J "IIcol?Ilm,e! '" i,,|v""- ind wm " a11 '-flea of cotton mo,! n products d A New Brake Lining • new fon„ 0f jp,^,, |tI||lu: w\lieb y Ni" ial ireamenl makes ii p nun llS soft ftc|jon (H |)(||^ n(T< !(j (lli(. "f [he empreaisccl features is thc ",,,l,,v "'" lhe lining to lasi a long ,,"l,,;,"',,! never squeak or become H ls '» WOVl n asbestos pro > i" i f t j • dlld UfcM THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 131 OUR LATEST*! We illustrate herewith our latest range in "White Hock" porcelain enamel finish, with nickel trimmings. Our new "Economizer*' is finished in dark blue enamel. This range meets a great demand ami you owe it to yourself to investi- ^fatt it thoroughly. Also produced in three other finishes. Send for our new catalogue and priee sheets just out. 566 BEATTY ST. VANCOUVER, B. C. Phone Seymour 7596-7. No. 189' Laurtnllc "D" Finish Square. ^« 1111111111 ■ 111111111111 i • 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111_^ | The ''Maple Leaf I Falcon Kange M Z Thll llrtd has heavily mckled trimmings and large S E foe box with perpendicular linings is one ot the most S S satisfactory ranges ever put on the market for any- S 3 thing like the price. a E Send for illustrated literature. S | BEACH FOUNDRY, LTD. 1 § OTTAWA WINNIPEG S S and 1090 HAMILTON ST., VANCOUVER. B. C. E ~iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiimiMiiiiiiiiiii;imiiiiiiiiiiiiii~ Economy in Delivery Costs in these days oi keen competition the wise merchant will (five careful attention to his delivery costs. Bj using our service, the merchant bas at his call the largest and the onlj uniformed messenger force in the City, Auto trucks ure also available tor heavy packages. Our rales are ver\ small and in most cases the merchant will find that he can save money by allowing us to handle his deliver} work. Busier call boxes are installed to save time when calling for b messenger. Bj merelj turning a handle on the box, a Bignal is transmitted to our Office Indicating that you have something to deliver. Phone Seymour 651 and we will have our representative call am! explain the system to you in detail. B. C. DISTRICT TELEGRAPH & DELIVERY CO. LTD. In Connection with Great North Western Telegraph Co.. 516 HASTINGS WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. Phones Sey. 651—5880 132 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RBTAILBR Paint Up—1923 Some fixed policy is a good thing to have for haudliug paint coin- Point Out Painted Houses The aggressive paint m ■ *n 11 on, i|o not .t'isu• lias been sum in simih i'i the iiou mate can In paint reou i : ■ ■ ' plaints, and they occur in the I"-*! will point out ' tinl pn of stores. It is the easiest ua,\ out some homes in his diali to blame the contents of the can, bul have just reeenl * ** in doing so both the merchant's and lhat store's paints \S\ the manufacturer's reputation is be pi I enquiries is to lm Lug injured. Complaints arc di**-. idi il into the following three classes: ] Where the goods arc at fault, 2. Where the goods arc not at fault. '■'*. When1 it is difficult to see where the trouble is. A study of pamt prob- ore has been arrived a leins will enable a paint salesman pointed oul ll ' * won to greatly reduce the number of aa) M- to ;■•■■ nl tin * such complaints, and ability to pass but it ean be doi • • ■■ ■ on information to customers will al cans.- of tin |< > so help the situation. With those Hrm tendene) of pa I I eliminated that come in these classes 'lie possih ly ol it will not be found difficult to settle also be dealt uith ihim* up the others satisfactorily and not so expensive if some concession bas to be made. Discuss Argument at Conference. At a conference of the paint sale pa) to tr\ |o sear* " 11 the quest ion ol i of paint Ar'^- - as | . the salesman ii -'••re is giving test -. a men at the opening of the new year ers, and thai f ll paint wan cheapesl ii * there might be discussion of argu ments to he advanced in sellini paint and varnish. Por instance the question of linking up with thi arguments of the "Save the Sur face'* campaign may be taken into ger snrfa consideration. The early months of gallon, in the argument the new year are those when sur this. C'onci \y sis thai h s stori n ould I - ling it The big reduel n n i that can be madi n ' ■ pensive oaint and I herefoie thi which * '■■ '*. er j»*? faces which have nol hecn adequate- Wll „ ly protected ap showing the effects stonier musl run "n it ean be poin ■ • at * , of neglect. Veranda floors. Doors and other exterior and minor woodwork in homes, industrial plants, auto bodies, implements, vehicles, etc., will be showing plenty of signs of wear and provide excel lent opportunity for big sales of paint to "Save the Surface." Adequate stocks are *.,, ,,,,,,.,, i.m factor in securing the largest pos sible volume of business. There ia a psychological effect on customers when they see a well kept, complete range of colors and quantities among the paint and varnish stock ■nv.ll ,1-- I0U8C that the pri pared i i i hty !■> sufficien "''•' down so that 6 gallon* >l l)arpd paint would do the j il might take ll or IO ga ■ ;""t "<• paint specially prepari addition there \n -\it. vl.o . , , ox*(*e of iron and ,,•»., r • ... i '," ,mP01**ant which make ti •robably more desirahlr , mil lasting qualih Set Good Example I i err ;i!-,. ,, I. , , '"' advantage* ,,, siting B !-, ,, , ■ * ••"iiisii s OC { i»r,,i, ,.v. . I ' "IH 11 Pull, clean, well arranged shelves 2fZT IJ.ini1 the ****** ^Pfess the customer favorably \de ',"',;,'"7»-<«"*. front and stain fate stocks also help the merchant h, ? f 8Mvln* aml '»«»te« to retain customers. Mam !" ,,i' pain departme .lleoill ay iokuuicib. .wanv true T i"*"",l»i r,iit*i>t| Stones ar, told of customer's wh Z.X^VX.*™ **d • ■■'-•" LUiu ui customers who ,•!,. r - " l0Wn and Ihi have eft one hardware store ' '"'"'"V "' "■ Gildings always re gone further afield to get a better J. 1 ^'V "' f«'r»' °< —1 pros Action and perhaps better advice / , il"M' U" '«•"»' preeenU a,, nd other service in paint buying ll ^<*JlV*« ' taide I* deciding on having adequate' stocks 2 '" 'WMtl Ca«C8 l„„ '* »". "»™ig adequate stocks «i„.,., ■ ''" '""" kno* *HV mighl be made of the past ',""i"s"•,"l P'"»«« h«vc |„... « to ,ee which have been the ' "l "!2 '""" whic '■" ■ ler. „exl best, etc., ,,,„, let th , ."I*, "'P .*? ■.«i«lthorfa. .. a i .vi se information id building*M being w.di kepi .s the spirit wbieh ihould b otirajged through Ihe nth 11 and diapla) *•> IK) BOl ot -1 ' t ■ thai Kelt ing one propt tn paint hi* bottii i dl tfefj ofl i. \ny nil em d«»n»i»' th*- aa l would pa) lo aneenti on a atrwt wheti ' ' p| • rn u h(t*h n \ | i' i r •■■',• * ultra i In \%*\\ lb. <,nd nd t ijw nil 'I ' i f a* t, ■ / ••=-"' I! lltitln io % \<-ry vtWpn thai ibpfi 11 - | I luet n '■ ■ h i* m«»r«' • tleij-gi •• . id* I I ■A * BOECKH PASTRY BRUSH ' ■ ■ roab Ti-h i . n "■--■■' •' vrhtti brotlf* •■ i i -. a |] ihi irord | mii ! > ■ ' • thi ban ; It " I ll .'. u-Wmj! artieir *f<«r hoiu atiti * h.'ii mu mtw H Ut'ti f >k in >uj! || * Th', • I I i its of | -, i 11 ns apfeatlinjf irbtlr «<f mtj Pbene paatf brnahi I in * ss a Hal *> *.nuih hi u« Much Admired ■mormation thus secured inCub, Si "M'r,'ly ,1"" '" ,l'" ta'.'t ,| .• I, , , Mng.ofthenewyeXffethe K^T ^™^-Jd & th ' "fi """ ,,Jte atrPh^Mue very la?^' J^* ^en M ■ "i*'1^* I was reij ram h 1 ''■ J'' Ibi wedding rewntion ,san >#r>*«roay, I Ba|ieetj nn„ mj|n „ti„ ,,,v"" loos his .-.^ 0ff m !(. V.,H)!,. Known time ■"" .. -),,HH r!,i"T" Did he luive I 1H bl*f«. WUXfd iHtaeh,*' )rs' do you kno* bimf" lo watch lhe Yd'22 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER Vdd HARDWARE PRICES CURRENT Tha following are prices quoted for principal lines of leading wholesale firms. Prices quoted are necessarily subject to market fluctuations. AMMUNITION. DOMINION Black. Smokeless II Short 4 50m ' S5m tt I.'c i; :, \ im t; 7.'.m tt 1.".' k Rifle c BOm J Mm tt W i*. V . *j 60m \" 60m 1ft-3:> s of I'olni 64 Um AMMUNITION. AMERICAN Blai k Smokeless II Short ,'. Km, I 6dm tt l."t'K . rj T 18m SS t."t;K itifltf 7 s$m | tOm S6-"*-'. 7'; 3*>m LOADED SHELLS Dominion Snio*«eleil 8©v.>:<-,(.-•!. '.:«..,,• 17.20m R*i, il :i •;••.»<•■ '** Mm Cfeu • . > !g ■ ■ ;■ i 18,60m ANVILS Petei v\ ■ |ht, 50lbl (<• lit lbs., *aw m; over us it i tic it AXES ls..>». A\. k, '. ■■. 0 i 5 . ■ • ;,, } . . d<».- double bll axes, unlu lied 121 00 * i pN oo a..*, hunters axes $] 10 doi.: slngh ■H ted axe* .'•:.! $15 60 to $17.40 dox BARS ■' .«« 111.00 pa : ■ 0>l I TING ' ■ ( • ur] ', .,.'■,■. ',..'». rt.1 1*4* wt |2(o |k ■■'..■• tt | pr < '. . • , . ■ Si too feel li' 1LT8, i'AJIRI v.r (in full pool ages). K ■■ '■ "■<-. - i i I In I n k :. -.i : ■ : of * •'. ■ • ■ ■ ; • '•■ i-T lint; T-ll snd leiK-" I k • *fth* .. -■-< ::■•; 10 ©ff 11*1 i •! TS M viiink \ ji!.s smaller tip to ♦ • ■' ' I I 10 Off IUM . "*.<-r i in Iwm t*> ftff Hal *> nd U l< ■ . 10 off lisl Oft lint IV •!.! B. STOVE ! ■ m • ..rr list l:- '*/r v 'in.': Iam 23 I , add 'c ■: on all BAVTROUGH Pei 100 feet, 8-in. |S.S0 10-ln M 1'-. It-ln $*** SO. FILES Oreal Western, 55**J "ff list; Black Diamond, IS' I off ii*t tuv<;i>" Per dos pairs- Heavy strap, 4 In 12 30; 6-ln |2.*56; 6-ln 12 00; 8-ln $4.1*' CORRUGATED Ti;i; Per dosen pairs— Mn, |:"", 6-ln !**. 60; S-ln $5.90; 12-ln 112. HORSE SHOES Iron, Nos. 0 to 1, $10.00 per lOOIbs : Iron, Nos 2 and larger, $8.75 per 10 !*>*. IRONS, 8AD, COMMON- Per 100 Iba— 6 lbs and over, $20.70; J, l. and S Iba $17.00. KNOBS, RIM DOOR Japanned, $3.25 per doa LAMP CHIMNEYS- A, per case S dot. $1 10 per dos . a. per .1-./. $] $0; B, per eaae b Oot j 4" per dos , B, per «.!• 'Z. {' 70. LANTERNS •r long globe, plain, 5:; "" i- i MATTOCKS Pick, $14.60 per doa , Cutter, $12 60 per doa NAILS, WIRE Base, $6.20 f.o.b Vancouver; ''ut. bane i" 00 i<.i> Vancouver. b»n :. ; irknam to '.■ < '.<••*.. 11 > Mil- r...-.. |»et ; Ml 00 par 1.000 feel i • )|i,EltH RANGE k til $14.78 ■ ieh BUILDING P IPER Ts red $1 : lo $1 11 pi roll Vi ■ i •,: to q i tilt) Plain, Ts.- to ll .:• pei roll l l ITS Plated, ?•*.. antique copper sod ill I . • ■: ' ' .' '.•».' . ', • ■ i .' : ' '• •' ' . V '\ per pali i , v m per pall ni'Ti s Wn ml ! ate* I No 104. :\\:*^. 11 H pet doi .*" .v.':; }. n per dos . IHx M ■. M.7D t m doa < Ai;it:T i i 1:1 il os . $00). H 10 roll C v rCHES, in BO M'.i' Old copper snd dull brant finish, I pel hundred • ■ii \i\ Coll B elw li ■ weld I 16, $1$ $0 pe- UM Iba :t 116.7ft pei 101 R>« ! II Vi >■ par lOOIbs . I $, $11 *S pei 100 Iba . 4 $1100 prr lOOIbl CHAIN- Logftnff, $-16x14, $2.78 each; v«v it. i.i li eai h, CHOPPERS P"OOD Universal, No '* $l.M each; Un I versa I, No I $1.10 each; Uulversal No 2. $21$ each Universal, No 3. $3 16 each; Home, No 8$, $2 S'' each; Home, No 66, |2 78 M< h. CHURNS, BARBELL No 0, Is 2$ each; No l. $12.'. eai ii, No, 2. $6 l$ each; No 5, 111" $0 nt.'h. CLEVIS, mm.i:\iu.i' Par lb. f#c. CLOTHES LINE, WIRE Par each, 50 fl . .io 100 ft . 50c i 'kill H in Murk 4" I0"H off new \i^ 1 blncksmlth s In 50 0"\ ntx new Umi NETTING I'lU'l.TltY l'.-r r.-ll 2\'2, $14 .'v. t $3 00; ."v ''. i i : . x60, $6.80; 1x13, $3 ■'■■ 1x34, $6 10; IxM, $7 25 NUTS Per 100 Iba advance over list— > re, sn »n Iota, $ 00; square, case lo!". $1.00; hexagon, small Iota, $-1 50; hexagon, e Iota I: 5 ri'"KS Clay, 6-7 Iba t\ 00 each. iiNK r,\i: : kuI. r. is each; v4 gal, (Sc each; '« i:.o ISc each. PLASTER OP PARIS $S.O0 per 100 0>S, RIVETS AND BURRS Black can-iage, 51b !.' kagei leaa 18 I off !:st, copper rlvetSi No I *-'■ pei it', assorted copper rivets and bum l&i No 1 aasorted coppered riveta and b rrs 28c per Ib No S, copper burrs 70o per n ''• -,(-•■< i K;\.-t.s 22- per IT' Cop- pcretj t un s ■'-» i" i Ib. ROPE BASK British manila, base, l5Hc; pure tnnnila base 18c, SAWS r.i'-K Happj Medium, $15.12 per Oft Happv Mi a $'..*' '.. .!■'.', . I'lsst.iJis .N>> ti, $16 20 dost I SCREWS Brighl Ral head 70 W 10 off lisl bi Ljthi round I - ad 70 in off lisl, brass (luI !.ii i'i *," i>iT Hat; brass round head 6o I-. . n | -! SCREW , CAP 84 off list st'i;i:\vs, SET 80 10 5 off list SHOVELS AND BPADES Olds or Fox, 113.20 11-; doi *4 Jones oi Bulldog, $16.20 per .lor. IRON, H IND Per !<*" Otn IVi in $5 50; I *i in $8 50; i In, $3 80. IRON. BLACK SHEET per lOOIbs - 16 gunge J"'.:.'' :i guage $5.28; l-S-SO guage, |5 85; 26 guage $6 t-*' IRl »N, Q M.v \Nl'/.i;i> SHEET Per 100 lbs :'v guage American or English $".40; 24 gungft $71>". 18-20 guage $8 sn. SCOOPS Pei '!"'. Moose N>> I, $18.80; N.i i. $31.00; No v 181 80; No. 10, $28.20 All above In black flnleh. SOLDER ^xV4, caae lota, 80c per tb.; leas 82c per Ib SPIKES, PRESSED Per 100 lb*—% Inch, ?; 00; *> 18. $7 00; '•.■ ■ In $8 50, STAPLES—Galvanised fence, $6 90 per 100 lii.s In full kegs; galvanised poultry netting, $9.00 per 100 Iba in full kegs. TACKS—Carpet, 70c off new list. TOOLS—-Harvest, **>."> ofl new list. Willi;. BARBED—Per roll—4 point, cattle, 80 rod, R7**-; 4 point hog, 80 rodt $5.25. WIRE, PLAIN GALVANIZED—Par 100 n> -No. 9, $6.60; No. 12, $5.75. WIRE O A A—per MOOIbB. No. 10 $3.50; No. ll. $5 65; No, 12, $5.65. WRINGERS Kzc. $6.36 each; Safety, $7.30 each. Bicycle, $8.40 each; AJax, $13.55 each. WASHING MAi'iilNKS—Velox water power, $43.00 each; Seafoarn Electric, $78.50 each; Canadian $10.15 each; Patriot, $16.95 eat fi. VI8E3, WARREN SOLID BOX—33 n>s. $8.60 each; 50 lbs. $11*50 each. PAINTS AND OILS. Brandram-Henderson I'er Gallon B-H "English" ordinary colors, $3 »*» B-H "English" white, 4.30 B-H Exterior "il Shingle Stain— Ordinary colors, in 4 gal. cans -.JIS'"* Greens and Greys, In 4 gal cans 2.0? B-H Anchor Shingle Stain- Ordinary colors. In 4 gal cans \.2b Grrens and Greys, in 4 gal. cans 1.5$ PAINTS Gallon Ordinary colors In l-gal. cans $4.00 M trtin Senour porch paint 4.00 Martin Senour Neutone white 3.60 Martin Senour Neutone color 3.50 Martin Senour Boor paint 3.90 Sherwin Williams, white '.2o Sherwln Williams, color 4.00 Sherwin Williams, porch 4.00 Sherwin Williams, Boor 390 PUTTY— iv,- 100 rt>8. Hulk, barrels 800Ibs $6.50 Bulk, Irons 100 lbs 7.75 Bulk, lions 25 It's 8 30 Tins, 5 lbs; per Ih 91^ Tins, lib 12\ LINSEED Oil*- Gallon Raw, I to 2 barrels $ 1,28 Roiled, 1 to 2 barrels 1 SI U-: \l>. WHITE IN* OIL— Per 100 Ihs. 1,000 it's to 1 ton $15.80 Less than 100 lbs 17.80 Brandram's Genuine 16 03 TrnriONTINK- Gallon. 1 ban-el lots $ 2.65 VARNISHES— Gallon Elastic, No, l $ 8.06 Elastic No 2 7.4D iv Linoleum 6.68 IV Marine Spar 6.86 iv Furniture 8.66 IV Pale Hard 011 I 60 Less 33 1-3 per cent. Lacqueret $600 leaa 46 Wax, per lb 42 THB BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER The Fleischmann Company Starts Poster Advertising rn lhe interest of Bakers' Bread In 1923 we start a new campaign J- pr«»m->t using as a medium outdoor posters m |>i*a nities and tow us of the fiuti'd Stat III hi * In ,1 I , I I < ill . | * This will be the largest posti r * i mjiaij nondueted in this conntn . If w ill ings m some seetioiis ever*1, month, so tl Throughout the year, bill-boards I t< them of Bakers' Bread thrir Bi *\ I i1 What a tremendous boost to the Baking I individual baker. How much you individually profit from it ih pi * ib ■■■ (hi advni I age you take of your opport unit \ : First, to make Bread of the quality endorsed in these posters. Second, to let the public know you are making it ffany baker needs assistance in linkiug-up ith tl pound campaign of enlightenment Ask the Fleischmann representative THE FLEISCHMANN COMPANY 1166 Burrard Street VANCOUVER B C Fleischmann's Yeast Fleixhmann's Service Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton. 1923 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 135 BAKERY, CONFECTIONERY and CATERING SECTION of British Columbia ■ IRctailer i Some of the Mosl Prevalent Forms of Waste in the Bake Shop [takers are exceeding!) keen al T1 *• • * ni*i*jit*nl lime to cfreel economics and these arc w* . r< \ <r ihis ii.i. moat ueeeHsan in view <■! ii:1, none too t*at iafaeton condition** ol the baking trade. This in mainly the fati * ol the trade itself because il Li*, little* or no idea «>f how to make profits, imi being in it-*) |>i vm nl con- >'.'.,o :' Kills; Itl.tk'- sn|H>' H111'lll J>t** la ! ■ sun * it* gist is Thi ough long |m i • ■■ :■- ' fierce undersi lling li ikers have eome lo a very unsatisfactory posil on and amid il all I lie) eannot ki .■ the wa) to their commercial sal- \ al ion (' perl ainl) appears thai one ol the most eil eel ivi w a) s ol pulling joursi I I .:■ I r is by the uiinali"ii "I w aste. Victims of Circumstance I * \n often surprising how much waste goes on without recognition, and all good employers should test • emsclves iu 111* lighl of modern methods Uakeries ox*' • ;'.i>ii-> pia is. Tiii \ sr.'iu l« lend themsi Ives lo all kinds of in- .hi pracli es, and op oral: *» v bakers are ol I • n not i he mosl di sirable kind of men to Iuin e aboul This is nol entirel) ilie fault ni tIk* men The} are invariable Ho* victims of circumstances, and the op portuutties the) constantl) have 'I" nol lii!|» in thc maintenance ol true efficienc). 1 nfortunatcl) the ma jorit) "I finpli»\ ers do nol i'|iiite nn derstaud or appreciate the dinT'iilt poaili"ii of man} ol iheir workcrs When men are anxious aboul the maintenance of Hi' ir homes, and ili.-ir r 'ouomie position hi ars bcav il) iii>hii them, you cauuol expect maxi liiiini production with u small salary. The w isest course is to sec to ii thai the) are suitabl) paid for their labors, and thai •■• * '*> pneouragemenl is gn en them in the ,|.\elopmcnl of personal iuialivc and skill ni their work. Labor will eo opi rate with capital :!' the task is gone about iu the right way, but there musl be greater fore- sight and perspective in the future it ibere is to be real harmony in both camps. This then is a was'1' that should I"- eliminated. In a greal many bakeries there is little thoughl given to the efficient ordering oi routim work. What is needed is something akin 10 the planning department ol an engineering works. In large bakeries, cspi cially, there is nol that ordered progress thai spells profit, and • | pj*e is n<»! that s) stem of dealing with orders thai makes ior economical and si" i d\ production. Bak- 11 ies musl run smoothly and quick- !\, and to this end all orders should ■ •■ classified and dealt with in groups sn thai there can be easy and swift transference from oue job to another Sequence of orders is import ant, so that there is no n Hess wast< of iu« i. It procedure is ordered correctl) all goods requiring an approximate oven temperature will I. made together to avoid rapid heating and cooling of ovens which uotorioush wastes coal and coke, h'uel is one of those commodities lhal few bakers know very much about, and there is always a good deal of w aste prevalent in bakeries. Mosl bakers buy so many tons of eilIh'i* coal or coke and nol sn man) heal units. Experts tell us we are all amateurs in the using of coal. i Tn' ton of coal contains 15 cwts. of . oke, 25 ros. of ammonium sulphate, 'JT gallons of benzole, 7 gallons of tar and 6,000 euhic feet of gas We do im! bother to lake these products oul of the coal, bul we simply burn the lot, and what goes up the flues is more \aluable than tin* coal. Old-fashioned Ovens Here is a problem for Borne bright mind to solve, and at least it is suggestive oi the value of using coke, We still have far too many small bakers equipped with ovens that need coal as fuel. All over the country there are crowds of bakeries with coal-heated ovens which are now out of date and whieh are a source of waste. Quite r< ntly one firm of oven builders has put upon the mar- kel a new appliance for heat ing ovfiis with crude oil. and which is very satisfactory. This is another way of eliminating waste. A further form of waste which eats up profits iii the baerky is stale goods. They are much more dangerous than is usuall) supposed, and in this country bakers are not careful enough in keeping these down to a minimum. Over-production, it' it may be so termed, ean Only lie prevented by a careful study of demand, and by more aggressive salesmanship. The prevention of stale goods must be attacked at both ends in order that it may cease to be a formidable liability, In large bakeries where it is defined wise to always have on hand fair stocks of eakes, the wisest plan is to wrap them all in waxed paper. It is far better to sell oul of fancies, smalls, etc., too early Hum to have a goodly number to carry over until the follow ing day, It is a problem that should be earnestly tackled by bakers becaU86 it is one of those annoying factors that is continuously eat- in: a hoi,, in the available profits. Ii is often astonishing how little bakers kimw ahoul their own work. Unless they keep proper costing records they cannot possibly grasp the full import of their businesses, and wastes often occur which might be eliminated if they were known by the baker, Recognizing New Conditions There is still an enormous antip ath> to costiug due solely to ignor- ance and conservatism in accepting new conditions. In this country bakers are not always looking out Ti I'll. THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER our ( Formerly known U Cream of the W«t) Selkirk Flour Castle Flour IN USING THESE FLOURS SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED BV LIMITED MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA Operated by maple leaf milling CO LIMITED Vancouver Office: 425-26-27 Standard Bank Bldg Phone Seymour 2245 D f Diekfon, Mer. Your Cakes' Reputation refutation Your business flourishes or fails on the reputattoi I n -.•....>. Their tastiness is largely dependenl on the uniform quality o! tin short* i ii i the fattv richness that goes into them. V The uniform imootl nc-sa n * fi wl ll Coll in the mixers, I lie reduced amount i all fat saves time and room \ ''* richness, ol leakers' I * * ■ ■ • . ... only 12 ounces to Ret results coital to 1 • - I other shortening*! Perhaps you have never gotten around to irvinjc Hiker* Cottolene1? Let us ship you 1 trial order. pn.* OH request EBB NK FAIRBANKcomeANYj MONTRIAL it it 1* ea TTOLENE Packed in Tierces, Half Barrels, Tubs and PaJli B. C. Representative: J. W. NEWMAN 108 YorksM r. un v _ ' 1UK Yomhl re B%. Vancouver. Phones gov 917 A 918 ■Mat. 192:-! THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER 137 for 11<• w ideas, new improvements niul hetter ways of doing things. They cling to the old ways, ami they taki- a loi of shifting from their gtrongholds. Gradually, however, tlu'\ aic iippreeiating modern condition**. There are a number of agencies ui work that arc trying to lifl the veil nf prejudice, and we are hI"\\ l\ moving on to that happier itati' w hi-i'f new ideas and new plans aiiii ui'to KysteitiH are nol taboo. Although we mav be slow starters we are l'himI stickers, and when we become eonvineetl of the rightness of a tiling we need some shifting, So tains rostiiiK is concerned bakers have ii"t grasped its significance as n preventive of waste. Bakers overlook tin- fuel thai in the majority of cases w' are all working on old fashioned lines with the exception of minor improvements, and consequently we are repeating old fallacies and per* petua'iiig old methods which ought to have been scrapped years ago. A true system of costs is n mosl vaulahtc asset, and until bakers in stall some such system the.v will ne\ • r know actually their costs ol pro duetion and selling Without these tlgures i? is almost impossible to de \vv\ wastes because one cannol know exactly where to look for Ihem S*o baker can know too much aboul his busines*! Al the moment few know enough aboul what is going on. When one is able to produce tabu lafi-ii costs, one is al leasl able to judge relative coats in relation to final os's. and by this means it is possible to eliminate or intensify any particular phases of work which have a minus elfieienc) content. Ac curate costings ar>' nol eas) to compile, an«l bakers arc somewhat scared at the amount of work involved in their compilation Bakers are nol accountants, and as th-- majority have a complete and utter aversion to figures in any sense of the term, they musl be appealed in in a brief nnd simple manner it ever the) are going to take kindly to eoaling, To thrual al them com plicated systems is nol doing the cause any good Costing systems ran obviously di* much to eul oul waste, bul they will never be gener ally acceptable until they are pre M ni.-,i in simple form. Another type of vvasti may bo found in untrained workers, How ever, well-intentioned workers tnny be, unless they are properly trained to understand their job thoroughly, nut only from their own point of view. bul also from that of tho cm* ployer, and tho publii', they can never be absolutely efficient. How many workers understand the meaning of time! Nol one in a thousand! they may do their work in the best way known to them, bul thai may nol bo the one best way. Por this reason Btaff training is essential because through it you ean secure th impany spirit with a minimum of expense. Almost everybody would stoop down and pick up sixpence off the sidewalk, bul how many would stop to pick up wasted half hours of the idle chatter. And time is more valuable than money. MACHINE MADE CAKES IN WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BAKESHOPS. The production of machine-made cakes in the wholesale and retail bakeshops is growing more and more in popularity with the bakers every day, and there is a demand for de- ateh made cookies and cakes o! all kinds Tin* one drawback to the making of tins class of goods is that it does nol pay tn produce too small batches, and the average baker is unable to find a ready market for the production of a lull half barrel run. The smaller, or the retail baker. however, in order to get into this cud of the business, would have to • reate a market outside of his own retail store, or it is probable thai by producing and making a run on one kind of cookie every day he might be able to produce them in batches large enough! to pay. It is also possible to work up sufficient business within e given radius of his shop among the grocers to take enough of Buch goods to pa) hun to go into it to a greater extent. Tin* wholesale baker w ith his wagons has a far greater opportunity of developing this end of his busi ness The one principal reason it docs UOl pay to run small batches is that to clean up the machine and set it for the different batches takes just as much time to change ii quarter of a barrel run as il would for a whole day's run, and after each batch is run off there is always some of the dough lefl between the rolls and the die, the amount of which is no greater lifter a large run than after each small run. (hie other problem that both the wholesale and retail baker faces is oven capacity. Yet, for the average cookie, which bakes in a little lower heat than bread, it is possible to put ii cake machine on rollers, and where the baker has two or more ovens, to fill one oven, move on to the next and fill that, and so on, and by the time he gets all of his ovens filled the cakes in the first oven are baked. To the real small baker who only has one oven, this problem becomes more intricate, as he must till his oven and wait until the cakes arc baked, then start the machine again ami keep this up until the batch is run off. If a wholesale baker desired to get into business extensively it would tt pay him to use a reel oven, probably a ten-pan oven, and he would get very wonderful results, or thc baker with the traveling oven would be able to run considerable of such goods aft.r the day's run of bread i.s through and therebv get thc bene- tit of the great deal of heat that would otherwise be wasted, for after the bread is baked it would take very little additional heat, if any, to finish quite a large batch of machine-made cakes in either style of oven. We have known of several bakers who have used their ovens immediately after the day's run was oft' toi the baking of baked beans, merely filling the oven and using what heat was left over and leaving the beans iu the oven until the following morning, when the men came to fire the oven for the next day's work, and found it quite profitable. There an* many bakers who are unable to produce machine-made goods because of their utter lack of knowledge of the kind of doughs necessary for this work. Some attempt to use doughs that are altogether too rich for cookie work, while others do not use the right flour and try to produce such cakes with spring wheat flour which is almost impossible to do. The biscuit maker, iu producing the extremely high-grade biscuit, uses deposit machines which deposit the dough directly on the pan through pressure without the use of a wire to cut off the dough, or uses special machinery which only handles the real short doughs. About the best grade of products made on the wire-cut machine in the biscuit plant is of the Vanilla Wafer grade, which is quite rich, yet not as rich as many of the cakes the hand cake baker attempts to produce on such a machine. ITS THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER •i How Stale Bread Affects Mould Growth six mold spores againsl 1,000, or tiny cultures ol an almost miked mold plate againsl p. ared after a suits one so tilled with mold that il re munition. Tl en a s sembles a piece of stick) flj paper ment was | *rn li thai has eaughl tl"' last fly il will walked Mi Turlei I s - si IIOIU! Such is the difference in a baki r} *|S found to exist by Harold Turley, miscroscopisl of the American lusti 1 On It IllOIUS II tute of Baking, "before and after' |)1(. re(uril ,.- the introduction of a loaf of moldy After he li bread. of mold) bn Thc bread selected for the test was CXpOSl I fl p not especially moldy. It was jus; "*" ' , :>s 'i iiiiiirikh such bread as figures in "the return of stales" at every bakeshop, where stales arc accepted. p .. i. The experiment was perfomed as list ead of an object lesson for bakers in the mold way mold "docs not stay put" on proqiiceci the particular loaves on which it hap. pens to be observed. expos ire ' w ■ i in thi in fai ' tl The mold seeds, according to Mr Turley, number 1,000 per pud, and the pods are barely visible to the appeal paper tl fl\ it w n ■ ■ !.* ■ eye. These mold seeds, loosed UltO * ' , H llOM ti a - BHJ air upon ripening as peas mighl he 'na|(»(| Tl - from a pod. floated ahoul until the) on thi plati permeated all aerial dust and were moldy bread ready to attack any food that they might be abb* to find. The baker "here wan doubted the statement of the niiiver. mold) br< sity of mold spore distribution in i a i. ie air and dust. So. Mr. Turley's little experimenl S|V> l eel nw to illustrate the case was worked oul It \» w> as follows: Into ai > ordinary room prolific H, e i , • ' coni»'»mg a mon .-,,„., ,. . food on which mold ' ' '' A I walked with a dis ^^^^^^ would grow if nen ic< ■• mold spores were present. lie ex for thi * posed this dish for one minute. Six ii r nn n •• iiBKcrv, n i i i in ha kern • , U |Uftl '!.«'-*< ■ •i ' ■ . , i ia i , it in«. Ill . . SHOW CASES STORE FRONTS Office and Store Fixture Manufacturers Tor information apply DIXON & MURRAY 1066 Dunsmuir St. Vancouvcr Phone Seymour 8765-8766 II< M;is \\|> I.AIIIJ.S |l • I 11. M>| I * I I * I | d - Th i ll E ' b •••', Into »n-l (tie | up li n' • i T\ o? i h wa r . > Pt>*-1 in pf.n r ■ • I H i \ „ ' !'• |, '£»■■« t'Ui t ■ '■ !... *i',.''' ' ' ' ***•<*• •*N»R«n»«e*llf •<n«t< i ..•'"'•' ♦•• '•"• .... ." A' "*>** pttni '•■ -»'*h nut ■ ■ ' f V|"k»i t ** l:'r'' '■<'*.•"-* tn ««•*• >,.„.'". T ' "■>• bnek n mnrnt t»>-h . . ml T™' ' ' ■ «M ptrtttrntt ifctti IO ,,,* alI/'-" ' ' *' 5 *»' I - *»**' "'«■«•< r n t at 111 f a' J ■- ^ tit .►.. "•*♦*• a '• I f ll In thi i I til t**« «»!!■. at\' IhMIra -r> color*, tear "na ia4 Dltl etuHa fof tht Ih Vatvo'ivar Tat «,a ;■ llektU M«r NICHOLSON, LTD Vd'22 THE BRITISH COLUMBIA RETAILER With which Is Incorporated the Western Canada Baker. 139 c^^a%^ Seasonable Tested Recipes Nut Bread. Yi.ist Dough. Flour, in !!- Water, .'>' : liis. approximately Sugar, ' „• Ib. Shortening, 12 ozs, M ilk powder, 8 gjuj, .M^l.isses. I _. p». i cast, J otn. Nuts, 3 lbs, i 'innatnon, ' _ <>/ Salt. 2' "/s. Method Dissolve the vi asi in about one loot <d water and place to one side. row put the balance of the water in a bowl and add the sugar, salt, milk powder, molasses and cinnamon. *• - -•■ .i nsolvc ti.-' ingri ilb nts Sow 11< it{ i in floui lie-gin m \ ing SN I en p, < • \ ii xed -old the \ .-.-.s-. Wlon lhe \ • .tst h.is been incorporated, add Ih* -• ort< ning and mix until thc dough s nmootl When this stage lias heen reached .old the Walnuts «e nutx, and ini\ *!."!•" . *■ '■ tu in l»oi poratc them This dough should li> ** be fermenti d befoi il in s *alcd ll the pans Fruit Pound Cake. I tigh gi ade fi nil cake is made by introducing a fixture «>l fruil into a straight p<>und cake mixture. We would Kiiggcsl Ihi following formu i.i' Sugar, I ihs Butter, 1 Iba, Kggs, 2 qta. Hour, I' i Nut, Raisins, 6 Ihs • 'ill rants. i> i 'hopped ■ Iv rries, J' lbs < it ion, 2' .• Iba, Tlmond, I lbs. i 'hopped Figs, ~ lbs Method. Tut the sugar and butter into the inixi r and rub briskU until the same In .nines light and creamy A iter this has been done add the eggs while the mixture is being rubbed. I »iist (he I'nnt w ith aboul '„• lb. of flour, pul the balance of flour into the bowl and,mix until smooth, Then add the fruit, 1 oz of vanilla flavor uui\ he additl if desired, also the juice and rind of I lemmiv Rye Bread. Formula, .*! ewi. Valencia raisins 28 Ihs. currants 28 Ihs. pee| Th Ihs. treacle 6 Itis earrawa\ seed ti Ihs. ground ginger 6lba. Jamaica pepper 10 pecks ry, meal In lbs flour 20 lbs, stale loaves. Method. Make a sponge with 10 Scotch pints ."> gallons water. '•_, lb, yeas' ; when well dropped, break in with In pin's water (5 gallons) and treacle previously waymed. Then add spices and fruit, also warm and stale bread, previously reduced by water or as bread crumbs. Then proceed to make a fairly slack do igh, sauii as for loaf bread using oi ■-. i nougli meal and flour mixed as necessary. An extra pound ol \ - h.hI at this Btage helps to make a lighter loaf. Let the mass lie for t w o hours then scale off and run into oven same as hatch bread. iMist entirely with rye meal during the process and always keep warm. The loaf produced is an intensely -weet and exceedingl) satisfying edible, and might be improved by \ ar\ ing the quant it ies. Black Bun, Formula. 20 ihs. dough .Ti |hs. currants 10 Ihs. Sul'anas 12 lbs. Muscatels !) lbs orange and citrol peel I *J oxa. ginger ii e/s. cinnamon 7 Ihs. whole almonds ii oxs. mixed spice ti o/s pimento 12 oz. gl'ouud caraway li ihs. sugar :! Ihs. lard 3 Brills brandv or rum together then add the fruit and spices and finally flavoring. Block out in si/es thai will fill the tin within an inch of the top, and after dampening both bun centre and paste, cover with the latter, after knocking slightlv in tu fit size of tin. Coffee Syrup. Formula. Selected coffee, 5 lbs. Water. ;{i._. to 4 gallons Sugar, 12 Ihs. Method. Have the coffee finely ground and place the same into a cloth bag and make an infusion preferably with a percolator. If a percolator is not at hand, put the coffee into the water and boil until it becomes strong in lor and dark in color, Strain the iquid, add the sugar ami boil down to aboul 224 to 226 degrees F. Place into suitable jars and store for use, ll( I ■ II Short Bread. At niie period short bread was looked mi as a Yule Tide luxury par excellence, hut within recent years it appears among the goods of the high ■ lass baker all the year round and many of these have attained a very high place in the production of a typical national product. Formula. 2 Ihs. flour 1 Ih. butter 1 _. Ih. sugar 1 white of egg onl\ A small pinch of soda carbonate. ilivat care is required iu the handling to produce a crisp cake melting in the mouth, Mix sugar and butter together and lastly flour, work into a paste form. A nice cool hand is required so that mixture does not become oily. Tut either into rounds or rectangular shaped fingers or squares, If shortbread biscuits are required, the same mixture can he pinned Pastet 16 lbs dough, 4Y* lbs. lard, out thin, and cut into assorted :*i , Ihs BUgar; stiffen into a paste shapes. They can he dusted with with soft flour, caster sugar, or left plain with im- Mix sugar, lard and dough well pressions of stab. 140 THE BRITISB COLUMBIA RETAILER WILSON BROTHERS Established 1890 Our Motto .3 "SERVICE" We cannot offer to sell you goods cheaper than any other firm ll 111 a position to do, but w« CAN give actual facts to prove that tt u ECONOMY to deal with iu %a\\2Z WILSON BROTHERS. VICTORIA, B.C. VV boietaie Gxoccri SHAMROCK BRAND Stands for the Highest Grade Butter It is our endeavour to maintain the Highest Standard, and fov ,,, mM. ,,,,,.„.. MI.'VI 1*1' l ) ' '- " ' '' Mi.M) tins brand to your ct&tomers, Reliability goes with 8HAMROOK BIUKD VANCOUVER P. Burns & Company, Limited CALGARY EDMONTON EFFICIENCY Brand Heavy Rubber Footwear Brown and White. HIP, STORM KING and KNEE BOOTS THREE, FOUR and SIX EYELET LUMBERMEN'S -AND LIGHT RUBBERS. "" CR°88" BRA™ BOOTS LUMBERMEN'S n„^ t** , 8cml Your Ru,h °riiw" «• «• •uutta PerHi'i A. n ■ ■ B26BEATTVSTREET VANCOUVER ^ ** *»H>(-T, Ltd. ~"~~ m YATE<* STREET, VICTORIA. OUR NEW HOME #.•.•-•-•_ -••••-•>♦ Waltham Watches Westclox Alarms Diamonds Loose and Mounted Ingraham Wall and Mantle Clocks Community Plate Full Line of Better Class Jewelry We are the largest dealers in genuine Nugget Jewelry in Canada AN INVITATION Outside Merchants are cordially invited to visit oui showrooms and Inspect our stock when in Vancouver. §-•_•.«_•. ^ Western Wholesale Jewelers 301 CORDOVA ST. WEST >ey. 2765 VANCOUVE R,B.C The Martin-Senour Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS OF High-Grade Paints and Varnishes MANUFACTURERS OF BREDDEL'S COPPER PAINT Breddel's Composition for Steel Bottom Ships- as used by British and United States Navies MARINE AND SUBMARINE PAINTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Paints for Industrial Plants and Buildings of Every Description British Columbia Factory: I 505 Powell Street, Vancouver . Fire Prevention Figures whieh are now being prepared will prov* ll ' I palling. li does nol seem to be clearl*- recognized l>\ bus ih **» nun and IRREVOCABLE. The Pad thai an indemnity ma\ bv collect" d thai tin* rest of the community pays t\ las * il , ■■ "-- As a young country struggl tig to aehie\ • ■ • ■ to further handicap ourselves. MUTUAL INSURANCE is nothing les*- thu careful selection, rigid inspection, ami intelligent • * teres! It necessarily follows lhal hceauK* *! by In-* Association, he is going to watel his ri* gent interest in community fire prevenl 01 WHY NOT INVESTIGATE THE MUTUAL PLAN" A mailing card will bring you full pi rl ilars il : :■ .«. ii I '.' ' to i\* n rOTAI Geo. S. Hougham Retail Merchants' Underwriters Agency •'.22 PACIFIC BUILDING A'.COL . 1 ** P . J To build up a successful Sausage Business it is necessary you handle popular brands and product that will mean repeat business-Our "Brookfield" brand Pure Pork Sausage is bound to give satisfaction to your trade and can be handled by ill deal ers at a reasonable profit. "Brookfield" Brand represents 100 pure pork, packed in one pound cartons Place a trial order Results will surprise you. Swift Canadian Company, Limited
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