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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1ST APRIL, 1923, TO 31ST MARCH, 1924.
EXPENDITURES, 1ST APRIL, 1923, TO 31ST MARCH, 1924.
Sessional Papers of the Province of British Columbia
British Columbia. Legislative Assembly
Foldout Table: table no. 3. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, FROM 1ST JULY, 1902, TO 31ST MARCH, 1918. -- p. O351; Foldout Table: STATEMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA INSCRIBED STOCK AND DEBENTURE ISSUES IN ORDER OF MATURITY. -- p. O359; Foldout Table: INSCRIBED STOCK - SINKING FUND. p.O361; Foldout Table: LOAN ACT, 1914 - SINKING FUND LOAN ACT, 1915 - p. O363 Foldout Table: LOAN ACT, 1916 - SINKING FUND LOAN ACT, 1917 - SINKING FUND LOAN ACT, 1918 -- p. O365
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BRITISH COLUMBIA PUBLIC ACCOUNTS # FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 1924 PERIOD FROM 1ST APRIL, 1923, TO 31ST MARCH, 1924 PRINTED BY AUTHORITY OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. VICTORIA, B.C.: Printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to tbe King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1924. To His Honour Walter Cameron Nichol, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of British Columbia. May it please Your Honour : The undersigned has the honour to present the Public Accounts of British Columbia for the fiscal year ended March 31st, 1924. All of which is respectfully submitted. j. d. Maclean, Minister of Finance. Treasury Department, % Victoria, October 9th, 1924- The Honourable J. D. MacLean, Minister of Finance. Victoria, B.C., October 9th, 1924. Sir.—I have the honour to submit herewith the Public Accounts of the Province of British Columbia for the fiscal year ended March 31st, 1924. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, A. N. MOUAT, C.A., « Comptroller-General. " The form of-the accounts should.bring to light extravagance and inefficiency, and enable criticism to be usefully applied." ORDER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS. Page. vi.-xi.—Balance-sheet. xii.—Schedule "A" to Balance-sheet. . xiii.—Consolidated Surplus Account. xiv.—Summarized Comparative Statement of Estimated , and Actual Revenue and Expenditure. xv.-xvi.—Details op Revenue. xvii.-xxxv.—Statement of Appropriation and Expenditure. 1-292.—Details of Current Expenditure. 293-294.—Details of Capital Expenditure (charged to Income). 295.—Summary of Capital Expenditure (Statutory). 296-318.—Details of Capital Expenditure (Statutory). 320-325.—" Government Liquor Act": Statement of Accounts as at 30th September. 1923. 326-331.—" Government Liquor Act " : Statement of Accounts as at 31st March, 1924. 332-333.—Industrial Development Fund : Balance-sheet and Schedule of Loans. 334-335.—Conservation Fund : Balance-sheet and Summary of Receipts and Disbursements. 336-337.—Returned Soldiers' Aid Commission : Balance-sheet and Cash Account. Land Settlement Board : Statement of Accounts covering :— 338-339.— Land Settlement Board. 340-341.— Sumas Dyke. 340-341.— West Nicomen Dyke. 342-343.— Cameron Drainage District.. . 344-345.— Agricultural Credit Commission. 346-347.—Comparative Statement of Revenue for 5 Years. 348-350.—Comparative Statement of Expenditure for 5 Years. 351-352.—Receipts and Expenditures from 1st July, 1902, to 31st March, 1918. 353.—Inscribed Stock issued under the British Columbia Loan Acts. 354-357.—Debentures Outstanding issued under the British Columbia Loan Acts and Dyking Acts. 359.—Inscribed Stock and Debenture Issues arranged in order of maturity. 361-369.—Sinking Fund Accounts. - . -. -.< ■■ .-■ ---.. . 370-371.—Securities deposited with the Government pursuant to various Acts. 372.—Index to Details of Revenue and Expenditure. O vi. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. THE GOVERNMENT OF THE BALANCE-SHEET FOB THE CAPITAL ASSETS. REALIZABLE OR INCOME PRODUCING : DOMINION OF CANADA: Capital Account, " Terms of Union "— Interest, capitalized at 5 per cent. Annual subsidy, ,, 5 ,, Grant per capita, „ 5 ,, Lands conveyed, ,, 5 ,, $ 583,021 40 3,800,000 00 8,393,312 00 2,000,000 00 $14,776,333 40 INVESTMENT FOR REDEMPTION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA STOCK AND DEBENTURES: Sinking Fund, Loans, 1891-3-5-9 and 1902 $4,155,828 10 Loan, 1914 1,458,383 03 1915 2,379,220 55 1916 2,261,737 08 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 Dyking Debentures, 1897 and 1899 .... " Better Housing Act,-1919 " ,, " Department of Industries Act, 1919 " " Highway Loan Act, 1920 " " P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, 1921 " DYKING DISTRICTS ("DYKING ASSESSMENTS ADJUSTMENT ACT, 1905 ") : Capital Account $545,252 00 Interest Account 28,879 54 Maintenance Account 358,402 24 179,001 80 537,069 36 28.981 34 28.982 08 58,552 46 144,550 46 177,665 19 59,437 62 79,194 36 59,437 62 11,608,041 05 Less Sinking Funds FORMER INDIAN RESERVATIONS ACQUIRED : Kitsilano Reserve, Vancouver Songhees Reserve, A7ictoria 932,533 78 172,458 35 760,075 43 1,052,045 23 300,000 00 752,045 23 PROPERTIES ACQUIRED UNDER " SOLDIERS' LAND ACT, 1918 " : South Vancouver $ 20,387 36 Southern Okanagan 2.923,667 18 RAILWAY SUBSIDY LANDS REPURCHASED FAIRVIEW WORKS, FAIRVIEW TOWNSITE PROPERTY AT POINT GREY KING'S PRINTER, CAPITAL ACCOUNT 2,944,054 1,509,114 29,447 223,942 177,770 $33,080,824 85 BUILDINGS, ROADS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER PROPERTIES: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS AND FURNISHINGS $12,621,313 91 TRUNK AND MAIN ROADS 10,653,279 12 BRIDGES (INCLUDING NEW WESTMINSTER BRIDGE) 5,797,476 29 WHARVES (INCLUDING PRINCE RUPERT WHARF) 196,821 91 FISH HATCHERY, SETON LAKE, LILLOOET 28,700 00 BALANCE: BEING EXCESS OF CAPITAL LIABILITIES OVER CAPITAL ASSETS Carried forward 29.297,591 23 $62,378,416 08 6,679.144 92 $69,057,561 00 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 3.1st March, 1924. O vii. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. YEAB ENDED 31st MABCH, 1924. CAPITAL LIABILITIES. BRITISH COLUMBIA STOCK AND DEBENTURES : INSCRIBED STOCK (for details see Schedule "A") $17,196,936 00 DEBENTURES (for details see Schedule "A") 51,654,500 00 MORTGAGE ON BRITISH COLUMBIA BUILDING, LONDON: MATURING IN QUARTERLY INSTALMENTS TO 24th JUNE, 1945 Note.—In addition to direct liabilities of the Province, the following securities as to both principal and interest have been guaranteed by the Province :— Guarantees. Authorized. Issued. Canadian Northern Pacific Railway Co. (due 2nd April, 1950)—now operated by Dominion Government $47,975,000 00 $40,157,523 90 Pacific Great Eastern Railway Co. (due 15th July, 1942) 20,160,000 00 20,160,000 001 Vancouver and Districts Joint Sewerage and Drainage Board (due 1st March, 1954) 3,233,333 00 3,233,333 00 French's Complex Ore Reduction Co., Ltd. (due 1st June, 1919) 40,000 00 40,000 00 Agricultural Credits Commission (due 1st May, 1941).... 1,0-00,000 00 1,000,000 00 West Nicomen Dyking District (due 1st May, 1953) 90,000 00 87,000 00 $72,498,333 00 $64,677,856 90 $68,851,436 00 206,125 00 Of this amount $5,925,195.00 is held by the Province as security tor loans to the P.G.E. Railway Co. Carried forward 9,057,561 00 O viii. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924, BALANCE-SHEET FOB THE YEAB CURRENT ASSETS. Brought forward $69,057,561 00 CASH AND ADVANCES: CASH BALANCES IN TREASURY \ $ 6,604 42 CASH BALANCES IN HANDS OF GOVERNMENT AGENTS AND COLLECTORS 1,635,467 55 ADVANCES TO DEPARTMENTS 305,288 82 ADVANCES TO LAND SETTLEMENT BOARD 5,474,267 60 ADVANCE'S TO CONSERVATION FUND 2,180,000 00 ADVANCES TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FUND 1,025,000 00 ADVANCES TO LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD 1,793,923 82 ADVANCES TO KING'S PR INTER, OPERATING A/C 22,883 47 $12,443,435 68 GOLD BAR ACCOUNT (CONTRA) 4,458 74 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: ARREARS, ASSESSED TAXES $1,412,804 00 ARREARS, PROBATE AND SUCCESSION DUTIES 181,532 35 ARREARS, TIMBER ROYALTY AND STUMPAGE 564,764 89 ARREARS, GRAZING FEES 9,877 21 LOANS UNDER THE " DAIRY ASSOCIATIONS ACT " 2,600 00 LOANS UNDER THE "AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS ACT " $191,208 00 LESS .SINKING FUNDS 59,615 07 131,592 93 LOANS UNDER " BETTER HOUSING ACT, 1919 " 1,535,325 11 LOANS UNDER THE "WATER ACT, 1914 " 310 68 LOANS TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT 50,963 59 ■STUMPING-POWDER PURCHASE ACCOUNTS 3,368 15 VARIOUS MINES (ROYALTIES AND TAXES ON COAL AND COKE) 4,134 47 SUNDRY DEBTORS 119,980 99 4,017,254 37 LIVE STOCK, STORES, AND EQUIPMENT 1,489,614 41 SPECIAL FUNDS: (LAND REGISTRY ASSURANCE FUND: Investment Account $ 76,310 96 Bank of Montreal .'. 5,499 69 Bank of Toronto 10,133 33 91,943 98 TRUST ACCOUNTS (CONTRA) : CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE : Vancouver and Districts Joint Sewerage and Drainage Board $ 74,892 95 Canadian Northern Pacific Railway, Terminals A/c 10.00S 74 Workmen's Compensation Board 292,834 61 French's Complex Ore Reduction Co., Ltd 23 22 Lands Branch, Trust Account 31,023 00 Forest Branch, Trust Account 246,455 38 Water Rights Branch, Trust Account 31,054 95 Estates of Insane Persons 58,877 39 Dominion Government Grant re Agriculture 133 30 Dom. Govt. Grant re Increased Food Production .... 68 04 Grazing Range Improvement Fund 947 67 746,319 25 18,793,026 43 I — — Carried forward , - .- $87,850,587 43 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O ix. ENDED 31st MARCH, 1924—Continued. CURRENT LIABILITIES. ;._,,, , .. .Brought forward $60,057,56100 TEMPORARY LOANS: CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE. CURRENT A/C — $ 206,681 01 TREASURY BILL'S : "B.C. Loan Act, 1917" 145,000 00 " B.C. Loan Act, 1921 " 787,000 00 "B.C. Loan Act, 1921 (Second Session)" 250,000 00 "B.C. Loan Act, 1922" 1,265,000 00 " B.C Loan Act, 1923 " 250,000 00 "Department of Industries Act, 1019" - 25.000 00 " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 " 376,230 00 " B.C. University Loan Act, 1920 " 700,000 00 " P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, 1920 " 25,000 00 " P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, 1921 " 418,000 00 " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1922 " 31,230 00 $ 4,479,141 01 CANADIAN BANK OP COMMERCE, GOLD BAR A/C (CONTRA) 4,458 74 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS $3,859,050 84 OTHER ACCOUNTS 70,724 18 INTEREST ACCRUED ON PUBLIC DEBT 976,030 64 4,905,805 66 MONEY DEPOSITS: INTESTATE ESTATES DEPOSITS $ 653,617 96 SUITORS' FUNDS DEPOSITS 104,150 77 SURPLUS MONEYS FROM TAX SALE DEPOSITS 17.200 59 OFFICIAL GUARDIAN DEPOSITS 51,418 65 RURAL DISTRICT SCHOOL TAX DEPOSITS 7,154 81 CONTRACTORS' DEPOSITS 79,868 00 DEPOSITS UNDER "RAILWAY ACT" .-. 15,000 00 928,410 78 SPECIAL FUNDS: CONSERVATION FUND $ 81,382 08 SCALING FUND 8,213 47 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FUND 58,753 09 CEMETERY TAX FUND 932 75 SUPERANNUATION FUND 779,644 54 FOREST PROTECTION FUND 118,933 69 " FIRE MARSHAL ACT " FUND .' 6,069 09 TRUST ACCOUNTS (CONTRA): VANCOUVER AND DISTRICTS JOINT SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE BOARD $ 74,892 95 CANADIAN NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY, TERMINALS ACCOUNT 10,008 74 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BOARD 292,834 61 FRENCH'S COMPLEX ORE REDUCTION CO., LTD 23 22 LANDS BRANCH. TRUST ACCOUNT 31,023 00 FOREST BRANCH, TRUST ACCOUNT 246,455 38 WATER RIGHTS BRANCH, TRUST ACCOUNT 31,054 95 ESTATES OF INSANE PERSONS 58,877 39 DOMINION GOVERNMENT GRANT RS AGRICULTURE 133 30 DOMINION GOVERNMENT GRANT RE INCREASED FOOD PRODUCTION 68 04 GRAZING RANGE IMPROVEMENT FUND 947 67 1,053,928 71 746,319 25 $12,118,064 15 BALANCE: BEING EXCESS OF CURRENT ASSETS OVER CURRENT LIABILITIES 6,674,962 28 18.793,026 43 Carried forward $87,850,587 43 O x. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. BALANCE-SHEET FOR THE YEAR DEFERRED ASSETS. Brought forward $ 87,850,587 43 PACIFIC GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY CO. : Interest on Guaranteed Bonds $6,104,263 77 Loans and Interest: " B.C. Loan Act, 1916 " 7,819,928 52 •■• P.G.E. Note Guarantee Act, 1910 " 217,511 17 " P.G.E. Note Payment 'Loan Act, 1920 " 5,943,715 64 " P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, 1920 " 4,920,193 54 " P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, 1921 " 3,935,926 97 Vote 253a, 1921-22 167.124 42 Vote 253, 1922-23 360,386 08 Vote 258, 1923-24 289,190 00 $29,758,241 01 BANK OF VANCOUVER (In Liquidation), Special Deposit 100,086 37 29,858,327 38 $117,708,914 81 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 0 xi. ENDED 31st MARCH, 1924—Continued. DEFERRED LIABILITIES. Brought foncard $ 87,850,587 43 CURRENT REVENUE: Interest (Miscellaneous)—Interest on sundry loans to P.G.E. Rly. Co $ 3,855,134 45 Miscellaneous Receipts—Discount on sundry loans to P.G.E. Rly. Co 63,900 00 $ 3,919,034 45 BALANCE: -Being excess of Book Values of Deferred Assets over Deferred Liabilities, the ultimate realization of which cannot be determined at this date 25,939,292 93 29,858,327 38 $117,708,914 81 I CERTIFY THAT the foregoing Balance-sheet is in agreement with the books of the Government of the Province of British Columbia as at 31st March, 1924. The Amount at which the " Arrears of Assessed Taxes " appear in the Balance-sheet 'under Current Assets represents the totals shown by the Assessment Rolls, less deductions for. cancellation of taxes due to the operation of the " Soldiers' Homestead Act," and other items which may prove to be uncollectable. Advances to the Land Settlement Board are shown at book value, but the accounts of the Board as at 31st December, 1923, show a deficit of $639,519.08, made up as follows :— Operation—Salaries, Office and Travelling Expenses, etc $ 25,740 00 Superannuation Fund 1,158 25 Depreciation—Office Furniture and Equipment 300 06 Cost of Investigations 450 90 Rebates on Returned Soldiers' Land Purchases 2,500 00 Loss on Interest Account 61,019 55 Loss on resale of foreclosed property 1,187 27 Settlement Areas—Preliminary Costs written off 27,950 23 Development Areas (including lands under Agreement of Sale)—Development Costs written off 511,175 92 Feed Sales written off 5,495 77 Live-stock Sales written off 2,541 13 Total $639,519 08 Advances to the Industrial Development Fund are shown at book value, no provision being made for losses which may accrue upon liquidation of businesses now closed down. A. N. MOUAT, C.A., Comptroller-General. Victoria, B.C., 9th Oetouer, 192i. O xii. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SCHEDULE "A." BBITISH COLUMBIA STOCK AND DEBENTURES. INSCRIBED STOCK: LOAN ACT, 1891, 3 1893, 3 1895, 8 1899, 3 1902, 3 1914, 4y2 PER CENT., DUE 1st JULY, 1941.. 1941.. 1941.. 1941.. 1941.. 1st APRIL, 1941.. DEBENTURES : LOAN ACT, 1915, 1916, 4% PER CENT 4% „ 1916, 5 1916, 5 1916, 5 1916, 6 1916, 6 1917, 5 1917, 5 1917, 5 1917, 5 1917, 5 1917, 6 1918, 51/2 1918, 6 1919, 6 1919, 6 1919, 6 1920, 6 1920, 5 1921, 6 1921, 6 1921, 5 DUE 1st DEC, 1925- 30TH JUNE, 1926.. 1st APRIL, 1928- 2nd JULY, 1939.. 6th JAN.. 1925.. 15th JUNE, 1941.. 16th AUG., 1926.. 1st DEC, 1937.. 1st APRIL, 193S„ 1st NOV., 1938- 1st DEC, 1938- 16th MAY, 1939.. 16th AUG., 1926.. 5th MARCH, .1939.. 15th JUNE, 1941.. 21st MARCH, 1926.. 25th APRIL, 1926.. 26th OCT., 26th OCT., 15th JULY, 15th JULY, 26th OCT., 15th JULY, 1941 1941 1924 : .' 1926.— 1941 1924....! 1921 (2nd SESIS.), 5 PER CENT., DUE 15th JULY, 1924 1921 „ 5 „ „ 15th JAN., 1948 1921 ,, 5 ., „ 25th JUNE, 1948 1922, 5 PER CENT., DUE 15th JAN.. 1948 1922, 5 ., ,, 25th JUNE, 1943.. ,*— ' BETTER HOUSING ACT, 1919 " : 5 per cent., due 31st Dec, 1940 5 per cent., due 30th June, 1941 - ... ' DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES ACT, 1919 " : 6 per cent., due 15th Aug., 1941 ' HIGHWAY LOAN ACT, 1920 " : 6 per cent., due 15th July, 1926 '.'. 6 per cent., due 1st Oct., 1946 5 per cent., due 25th June, 1948 '. 5 per cent., due 25th Jan., 1949 - i PACIFIC GREAT EASTERN NOTE PAYMENT LOAN ACT, 1920 " : 6 per cent., due 1st June, 1925 , -'-., - ...... 6 per cent., due 30th June, 1925 1 PACIFIC GREAT EASTERN CONSTRUCTION LOAN ACT, 1920 " :, 6 per cent., due 27th July, 1925 6 per cent., due 1st Oct., 1925 1 PACIFIC GREAT EASTERN CONSTRUCTION LOAN ACT, 1921 " : 6 per cent., due 25th April, 1926 — 6 per cent., due 15th Aug., 1941 1 UNIVERSITY LOAN ACT, 1920 " : 5 per cent., due 25th June, 1943 1 REVENUE ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 1922 " : 5 per cent., due 25th Jan., 1949 ' DYKING DEBENTURE ACT, 1897," AND " PUBLIC DYKING ACT, 1899 " : 31/2 per cent., due 1st July, 1937 $2,139,141 00 599,945 00 2,037,000 00 1,649,000 00 3,496,850 00 7,275,000 00 $3,130,000 00 2,000.000 00 1,000,000 00 3,000,000 00 2,450.000 00 2,000,000 00 245,000 00 300,000 00 200,000 00 100,000 00 200.000 00 300,000 00 755,000 00 3,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 2,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 500.000 00 500,000 00 500.000 00 1,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 500,000 00 1,000,000 00 1,500,000 00 400.000 00 500,000 00 700,000 00 1,361,500 00 340,000 00 1,000,000 00 1,000.000 00 2,000,000 00 600,000 00 1,000,000 00 .2,000,000 00 2,828,000 00 3,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 2,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 300,000 00 1,000,000 00 445,000 00 $68,851,436 00 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 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Porter & cy—Cash short c B F-J a <D CJ ' CJ m a 2 c Ul 1 CD B 3 fa C CJ <H r-i 0 5H O Ul O 1 ^ CD t) eg .£ o £ fl : CD . 1* • 5 bo a •a 0 Pi d. 73 CD CJ H CD ' " O £3 CD Ph 0 Th istry nsati Age: 73 d 11 Ph 0 73' Ui orios Gov the 1 CD -v fl *5j Reg ompe hers O rt 'a OS ' m •p ti rt rt ® CD Coo £■ c cu cj a, c > - CD CJ OS '- ri q_i CD r-< t al| ■-> bi CD « fl "2 U 4h W Pi r-i CJ <J < p5 "Ss Ph £ a s CD CJ C B rt hH K G fl fi S PQ o „ „ . Eh L- H ci ■tf CO c CD ^ 1 * (< - ._ O xiv. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. SUMMARIZED COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED AND ACTUAL REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1924. Estimated. 33 4,269, 77, 9,965, 26, 33, 3,628, 2. 163, 350, 66, 54, .000 00 000 00 500 00 096 00 000 00 500 00 000 00 000 00 .000 00 500 00 500 00 .500 00 $18,668,596 00 $ 16,000 00 85,000 00 $ 101,000 00 $18,769,596 00 3,793, 125, 15, 398, 1,660. 3,755, 895. 18, 13. 106, 1,414: 253 2,124, 2,739; 133 08 500 00 180 00 370 00 551 00 362 00 300 00 090 00 520 00 162 00 247 00 290 91 899 00 182 00 660 00 $17,391,452 99 2,705,847 46 $20,097,300 45 REVENUE. CURRENT ACCOUNT: Department of Agriculture the Attorney-General Education Finance Fisheries Labour Lands Legislation (Private Bills Fees) Department or Mines ,, the Provincial Secretary ,, Public Works ,, Railways Total Current Account CAPITAL ACCOUNT: Refunds of Capital Expenditures : Charged to Income Charged to Loans Total Capital Account Total Revenue EXPENDITURE. CURRENT ACCOUNT : Public Debt Legislation Premier's Office Department of Agriculture the Attorney-General Education „ Finance Fisheries Industries Labour Lands Mines the Provincial Secretary Public Works Railways Total Current Account CAPITAL ACCOUNT (charged to Income). Total Expenditure (charged to Income). $ 31,491 09 4,002,611 69 104,768 71 10,254,568 79 31,S13 50 28,599 74 3,929,102 57 1,55-5 00 150,105 41 434,222 57 99,353 88 56,387 08 $19,124,580 03 $ 96,089 08 417,041 70 $ 513,130 78 $19,637,710 81 $ 3,749,028 07 124,453 89 14,001 17 006,173 03 1,605,594 73 3,573,959 48 1,474,362 14 15,564 98 12,843 39 89,222 05 1,718,071 36 243,502 96 2,452,188 24 2,723,599 01 134,619 70 $18,837,184 20 2,639,088 18 $21,476,272 38 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xv. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. DETAILS OF REVENUE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1924. Estimated. SERVICE. Received. $ 21,500 00 3,500 00 CURRENT ACCOUNT. Department of Agriculture. $ 21,951 92 1,490 02 8,049 15 8,000 00 Total $ 33,000 00 $ 31,491 09 Department of the Attorney-General. $ 49,147 33 3,330 00 16,038 03 181,466 11 1,442,623 07 170,918 00 432,786 92 50,180 45 100.213 15 34,821 50 209,900 43 71,799 35 121,628 09 926,210 90 19,704 11 12,891 15 28,252 88 40,699 26 $ 100,000 00 3,000 00 16,000 00 200,000 00 2,000,000 00 —Sec. 108 (1) (6) 135,000 00 75,000 00 35,000 00 350,000 00 80,000 00 1,120,000 00 1 ,, „ —Annual Licences (other than Motor- 20,000 00 25,000 00 35,000 00 Sheriffs' Fees 75,000 00 Total $ 4,269,000 00 4,002,611 69 Department of Education. $ 10,899 33 3,625 50 12.000 00 53,535 26 24,281 07 427 55 $ 8,000 00 3,500 00 12,000 00 Technical School : Rent 54,000 00 Total $ 77,500 00 104,768 71 Department of Finance. Dominion of Canada: $ 29,151 06 190.000 00 410,665 60 100,000 00 $ 29,150 00 190,000 00 419.666 00 100,000 00 $ 738,816 00 350.000 00 $ 738.816 66 273,023 96 178,583 87 28,452 90 51,401 38 3,661,293 85 19,080 07 486,747 92 658,380 01 1,206.131 90 744.657 05 189,128 35 165.500 00 82.338 99 226.966 40 67.817 54 878 40 16,932 69 379.051 41 772,711 75 245,000 00 Fuel-oil Tax 3,100,000 00 19,080 00 Interest: 475.000 00 525,000 00 1,150,000 00 Land Taxes : 1,350,000 00' 120.000 00 150,000 00 70.000 00 20,000 00 64,200 00 Rents : B.C. House, London, England 500 00 7,500 00 300,000 00 550.000 00 80.000 00 Trust Deposits reverted to the Crown 50,000 00 76,161 89 139,551 80 600,000 00 Total $ 9,965,006 00 $ 26,000 00 Department of Fisheries. Fishing and Cannery Licences, etc 10,254,568 79 31.813 50 $14,370,596 00 $14,425,253 78 O xvi. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. DETAILS OF REVENUE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1924—Continued. Estimated. ■ SERVICE. Received. $14,370,596 00 $ 32.000 00 1,500 00 $ 33.500 00 $ 17,000 00 100,000 00 350,000 00 11,000 00 100.000 00 1,350,000 00 400,000 00 1,150.000 00 140.000 00 10,000 00 $ 3,628,000 00 $ 2,000 00 $ 1,000 00 61,000 00 1.000 00 100,000 00 163,000 00 $ 15,000 00 10,000 00 5,000 00 20,000 oo 85,000 00 1.500 00 10,200 00 200.000 00 1,800 00 2,000 00 $ 350,500 00 $ 30,000 00 3.500 00 16,500 00 5,000 00 4,500 00 1,000 00 $ 66,500 00 $ 4.000 00 50,000 00 500 00 $ 54.500 00 $18,668,596 00 16,000 00 50,000 00 "piooQ oo $ 101,000 00 $18,769,596 00 CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Brought forward Department of Labour. Dominion of Canada, Subvention Elevator Inspection and Examination Fees, etc. Total Department of Lands. Grazing Rentals, Leases, and Fees Land Revenues—Sundry Land Sales Survey Fees and Sale of Maps Timber Leases Timber Licences - Timber Sales Timber Royalties Water Rentals and Recording Fees Miscellaneous Receipts Total Legislation. Private Bills Fees Department of Mines. Bureau of Mines Free Miners' Certificates Miners' Examinations and Certificates Mining Receipts, General Total Department of the Provincial Secretary. Colony Farm Dominion Grant, Venereal Disease King's Printer Marriage Licences Mental Hospitals Notaries Public and Commissioners' Fees Provincial Home, Kamloops Provincial Home for Incurables Tubercular Hospital and Farm, Tranquille Vital Statistics, etc Miscellaneous Receipts Total Department of Public Works. Boiler Inspection and Examination Fees Electrical Energy Inspection Fees Ferry Tolls Government Property sold Wharfage and Dock Dues Miscellaneous Receipts Total Department of Railways. Inspection Fees New Westminster Bridge Tolls Miscellaneous Receipts Total Total Current Account CAPITAL ACCOUNT. Refunds of Capital Expenditures : Charged to Income : Provincial Ruildings and Furnishings Forest Protection Fund. Special Advance Account.. " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 " Songhees Reserve Unemployment Relief Charged to Loans : " Better Housing Act, 1919 "... Land Settlement Board " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 " Total Capital Account Total Revenue 28,101 74 498 00 21, 78. 235 10 91. 1,296. 503 1,539 139 12 176 18 345 93 842 57 70S 83 280 50 684 54 838 15 137 20 479 46 609 21 492 77 51,754 75 872 50 96,985 39 4,362 63 10,759 61 54.255 20 18.025 00 82,395 62 1,345 00 10,721 98 32.757 80 209,769 80 4,293 03 4,936 00 3,435 00 51.937 96 1,014 12 3,125 00 60.545 04 1,461 54 6,357 50 24,600 00 53,172 78 334,605 61 29,263 31 $14,425,253 78 28,599 74 3,929,102 57 1,555 00 150,105 41 434.222 57 99,353 88 56.3S7 08 $19,124,580 03 513.130 78 9,637,710 81 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xvii. APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE. Summary showing Amounts appropriated, expended, unexpended, and overexpended for the Fiscal Year ended 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. Pages O 1-2 Pages O 2-3 CURRENT ACCOUNT. Public Debt. Main Estimates Legislation. Main Estimates Premier's Office. Main Estimates Department of Agriculture. Minister's Office : Page O 4 Main Estimates Page O 3 General Office : Main Estimates Pages O 4—5 Workshop and Shipping Office : Page O 0 Main Estimates - Statistics : Main Estimates Page O 0 $3,793,133 08 $3,749,028 07 44,105 01 $ 125,500 00 $ 15,180 00 Markets Commissioner: Main Estimates Page 0 6 Horticultural Branch : Page O 7 Main Estimates $ 43,872 00 Supplementary Estimates 1,500 00 10 Control of Fruit Pests, Diseases, etc. : Pages O 7-8 Main Estimates $ 16,500 00 Statutory 20,000 00 Inspection of Imported and Exported Horticultural and Field Products, etc. : Pages O 8-9 Main Estimates 12 13 14 Plant Pathology: Main Estimates Page O 9 Entomological and Research etc. : Pages O 9-10 Main Estimates Live Stock Branch : Main Estimates Carried forward. Page O 10 $ 13,100 00 37,426 00 3,180 00 $ 124,453 89 14,001 17 $ 13,119 20 35,658 07 3,025 21 4,320 00 I 4,284 34 11,470 00 45,372 00 9,757 01 41,174 20 36.500 00 36,626 10 33,300 00 4,080 00 6,540 00 | 29,783 72 3,515 47 4,104 37 11,252 00 | 11,122 41 $ 206,630 00 | $ 192,170 19 1,046 11 1,178 83 70 80 1,767 03 154 79 35 66 1,712 99 4,197 71 3,516 28 564 53 2,435 63 129 59 $ 14,585 91 126 10 126 10 O xviii. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Agriculture— Continued. Brought forward.. 15 District Agriculturists, etc. : Pages 0 10-11 Main Estimates 16 Veterinary Branch : Page O 11 Main Estimates $ 18,450 00 Supplementary Estimates 7,500 00 Special Warrant No. 7.... 5,500 00 17 Poultry Branch : Main Estimates Page O11 18 Soil and Crop Branch : Main Estimates 19 Dairy Branch : Main Estimates Page O 12 Page O IS 20 Tubercular Cattle—Compensation, etc. : Pages O 13-15 Main Estimates $ 15,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 8,500 00 Special Warrant No. 3.... 30,000 00 21 Automobiles and Accessories, etc. : Page O 15 Main Estimates 22 Agricultural Fairs, etc. : Pages O 15-16 Main Estimates 23 Farmers' Institutes : Pages O 16-17 Main Estimates 24 Women's Institutes : Pages O 17-19 Main Estimates $ 7,000 00 Special Warrant No. 11- 750 00 25 B.C. Bee-keepers' Associations : Page O 19 Main Estimates — 26 B.C. Dairymen's Association : Page O 19 Main Estimates 27 B.C. Entomological Society : Page O 19 Main Estimates 28 B.C. Fruit-growers' Association : Page O 19 Main Estimates 29 B.C. Goat-breeders' Association : Page O 19 Main Estimates Carried forward $ 206,630 00 16,020 00 $ 192,170 19 14,238 40 29,586 20 13,015 59 13,429 20 11,166 44 53,496 17 5,773 01 34,875 75 S,69I 49 7,579 02 500 00 2,500 00 250 00 3,000 00 1,000 00 $ 14,585 91 1,781 60 1,S63 80 624 41 350 80 683 56 3 83 226 99 124 25 308 51 170 08 $ 126 10 31,450 00 13,040 00 13,780 00 11,850 00 53,500 00 6,000 00 35,000 00 9,000 00 7,750 00 500 00 2,500 00 250 00 . 3,000 00 1,000 00 .... 1 $ 411,870 00 [ $ 391.271 46 j $ 20,724 64 I $ 126 10 I I I 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st . ■Vpril, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xix. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 38a 39 40 42 CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Agriculture— Continued. Brought forward B.C. Poultry Association : Page 0 19 Main Estimates B.C. Stock-breeders' Association : Page 0 19 $ 411,870 00 1,500 00 2,500 00 1,250 00 5,000 00 2,000 00 1,700 00 1,000 00 250 00 2,000 00 476,209 46 20,000 00 2,500 00 23,500 00 $ 391,271 46 1,500 00 2,500 00 1,250 00 2,500 00 1,800 46 1,383 61 295 45 250 00 1,071 eo 476,209 46 20,683 75 2,569 76 1,485 97 $ 20,724 64 $ 126 10 B.C. Wool-growers' Associations : Page 0 19 Main Estimates United Seed-growers, Ltd. : Page 0 19 « 2,500 00 139 54 316 39 704 55 Departmental Exhibits : Page 0 19 Main Estimates Compensation re Foul-brood in Bees : Pages 0 19-20 Supplementary Estimates 200 00 Special Warrants Nos. 4 and 7 1,250 00 Control or Noxious Weeds, etc. : Page O 20 Western Canada Live Stock Union : Page O 20 Main Estimates Incidentals and Contingencies: Page O20 Main Estimates $ 1,000 00 328 40 Supplementary Estimates 1,000 00 Land Settlement Board : Page O 20 Supplemental^ Estimates Grants to Settlers in Aid oi7 Purchase of Stumping-powder for Land-clearing Purposes : Page O 20 Main Estimates Exhibit for B.C. House in London : Page O 20 Main Estimates $ 2,000 00 Special Warrant No. 11 500 00 683 75 69 76 Services hitherto Paid from Dominion Government Grant under " Agricultural Instruction Act " : Pages O 20-22 Main Estimates 22,014 03 $ 051,279 46 $ 905,431 52 $ 46,727 55 $ 879 61 O xx. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924 No. of SERVICE. Vote. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Agriculture— Continued. Brought forward Statutory : Page O 22 " Pound District Act Amendment Act, 1918," Sec. 2 " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1920," Sec. 2 Department of the Attorney-General. 43 Attorney-General's Office : Pages 0 22-23 Main Estimates $ 13,680 00 Supplementary Estimates 60 00 44 General Office : Page O 23 Main Estimates $ 24,760 00 Supplementary Estimates 330 00 45 Joint-stock Companies Branch : Pages O 23-24 Main Estimates $ 14,130 00 Supplementary Estimates 245 00 46 Insurance Branch : Page O 24 Main Estimates $ 8,250 00 Supplementary Estimates 1,650 00 47 " Fire Marshal Act" : Pages O 24-25 Main Estimates $ 14,660 00 Supplementary Estimates 30 00 48 Municipal Branch : Page O 25 Main Estimates $ 7,050 00 Supplementary Estimates 150 00 49 Censor of Moving Pictures : Pages O 25-20 Main Estimates 50 Sheriff's Office, Vancouver : Pages O 26-27 Main Estimates 51 Sheriff's Office, Victoria : Page O 27 Main Estimates 52 Sundry Sheriffs : Pages O 27-28 Main Estimates 53 Official Guardian : Page O 28 Main Estimates $ 2,740 00 Supplementary Estimates 60 00 54 Legal Offices Branch : Page O 28 Main Estimates $ 4,950 00 Supplementary Estimates 280 00 Land Registry Offices. 55 Kamloops : Page O 29 Main Estimates Carried foncard Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. $ 951,279 46 $ 905,431 52 I 46,727 55 879 61 696 51 45 00 $ 952.020 97 $ 13,740 00 25,090 00 696 51 45 00 $ 906,173 03 46,727 55 870 61 13,236 S4 24,677 93 14,375 00 1 13,920 S4 9,900 00 14,690 00 15,672 00 11,862 00 8,212 00 2,800 00 10,014 03 8,S20 02 219 73 13,750 01 10,356 37 7,863 02 6,516 41 2,793 31 5,230 00 4,902 50 I 2S,S72 00 25,938 65 503 16 412 07 454 16 5,869 98 1,921 99 | I 1,505 63 348 98 6 69 327 50 2,933 35 114 03 19 73 16 41 $ 164,143 00 150,000 66 S 14,283 51 | ! L 150 17 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xxi. No. of SERVICE. Vote. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of the Attorney-General —Continued. Land Registry Offices—Continued. Brought forward 56 Nelson : Pages O 29-36 Main Estimates 57 New Westminster : Page O 30 Main Estimates 58 Prince Rupert : Pages O 30-31 Main Estimates 59 Vancouver : Page 0 31 Main Estimates 60 Victoria : Page 0 32 Main Estimates Supreme and County Courts. 61 New Westminster : Pages O 32-33 Main Estimates $ 6,552 00 Supplementary Estimates 48 00 62 Prince Rupert : Page O 33 Main Estimates 63 Vancouver : Pages O 33-34 Main Estimates - 64 Victoria : Pages O 34-35 Main Estimates $ 28,032 00 Supplementary Estimates 1,000 00 65 Sundry Supreme and County Courts: Pages O 35-36 Main Estimates $ 4,500 00 Supplementary Estimates 1,000 00 66 Official Stenographers : Page O 36 Main Estimates - 67 Provincial Police : Pages O 37-63 Main Estimates County Gaols. CS Nelson : Pages O 63-64 Main Estimates 09 Oakalla Prison Farm : Pages O 04-06 Main Estimates 70 Girls' Industrial School : Pages O 67-68 Main Estimates $ 29,350 00 Supplementary Estimates 2,625 00 71 Administration of " Motor-vehicle Act " : Page O 09 Main Estimates Carried forward Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. S 164,143 00 15,124 00 31,916 00 7,420 00 55,120 00 42,274 00 if 150,009 66 14,460 11 27,S56 IS 6,793 37 52,859 07 39,015 91 6,600 00 1,850 00 30,352 00 29,032 00 6,874 63 1,662 85 29,358 80 27,944 18 5,500 00 | 4,136 62 6,488 00 409,169 00 14,140 00 130,160 00 31,975 00 43,386 00 SI,024,649 00 14,283 51 663 89 4,059 82 626 63 260 93 2,658 09 187 15 993 20 1,087 82 1,363 38 678 86 414,606 55 I 12,107 85 85,430 61 32.52S 77 36,268 38 $ 948,322 2,032 15 44,729 39 7,117 02 $ 82,742 44 150 17 274 63 i,437 55 553 77 $ 6,416 12 O xxii. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropria- Expended, tion. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of the Attorney-General —Continued. Brought foncard 72 Summoning and Paying Witnesses : Page O 69 Main Estimates 73 Grand and Petit Jurors : Page O 69 Main Estimates 74 Prosecutions and Interpreters : Pages O 69-70 Main Estimates 75 Expenses of Inquests and Inquiries : Pages O 70-71 Main Estimates $ 6,500 00 'Supplementary Estimates 1,250 00 76 Rewards : Main Estimates Page O 71 77 Constitutional Litigation and General Law Costs : Page O 72 Main Estimates $ 10,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 25,000 00 78 Game Protection : Main Estimates 79 Special Surveys : Main Estimates Pages O 72-73 Page O 73 80 Stipendiary Magistrates : Page O 73 Main Estimates 81 Promotion of Uniformity of Provincial Legislation in Canada : Page O 7£ Main Estimates 82 " Moving Pictures Act Amendment Act " : Page O 74 Main Estimates 83 Revision of the Statutes : Page O 74 Main Estimates 84 Incidentals and Contingencies : Page O 74 Main Estimates S5 Administration of " Mothers' Tensions Act " : Pages O 74-75 Main Estimates 86 Re Railway Freights : Page O 75 Supplementary Estimates Statutory : Page O 75 Nelson and Eort Sheppard Railway Lands Delinition Act, 1918 " fl,024,649 00 30,000 00» 25,000 00 32,500 00 7,750 00 2,000 00 35,000 00 45,000 00 2,500 00 3,000 00 1,500 00 4,000 00 4,000 00 10,000 00 39,369 77 137 40 948,322 24,898 SI IS,321 27 30,849 48 8,182 59 1,000 00 37,907 34 39,131 17 $ 82,742 44 5,101 19 6,678 73 1,650 52 25 00 2,403 89 670 90 3,298 34 4,000 00 12,295 61 467,880 00 437,262 89 36,887 36 137 40 1,000 00 5.86S 83 2,475 00 S29 10 701 66 30,117 11 2,482 41 6,416 12 432 59 2,907 34 :,295 61 $1,733,786 17 j 81,605,594 73 | $ 140,243 10 | $12,051 66 ! 1 I 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xxiii. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. 87 CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Education. General Office : " Pages O 75-76 Main Estimates Free Text-book Branch : Pages O 76-77 Main Estimates 89 90 91 Agricultural Education : Main Estimates Page O 77 $ 29,812 00 112,760 00 8,760 00 Industrial Education : Main Estimates Page O 78 Inspection of Schools : Pages O 78-79 Main Estimates Normal Schools. 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 Vancouver: Main Estimates Victoria : Main Estimates Pages O 79-80 Pages O 81-82 School for the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind : Pages O 82-83 Main Estimates $ 34,450 00 Supplementary Estimates 3,963 00 Per Capita Grant to Cities and Municipalities : Pages O 83-S4 Main Estimates Per Capita Grant to Rural School Districts : Page O 85 Main Estimates - Salaries of Teachers in Assisted Schools : Page O 85 Main Estimates - Salaries of Teachers in E. & N. Railway Belt : Page O 85 Main Estimates Erection of New Buildings and Maintenance and Repairs of School Buildings, etc. : Pages O 85-86 Main Estimates - Grants to Libraries : Main Estimates Page O 86 Examination of Teachers and High School Entrance Classes : Pages O 86-87 Main Estimates Conveying Children to Central Schools : Page O 87 Main Estimates ..- Carried forward $ 29,1.28 11 112,079 07 7,447 84 92,700 00 61,706 15 82,620 00 42,300 00 43,460 00 38,413 00 1,325,000 00 77,018 17 43,6S8 08 45,785 81 33,005 93 1,204,687 92 175,000 00 166,118 40 I 550,000 00 I 525,201 80 115,000 00 300,000 00 2,500 00 26,000 00 109,572 25 197,442 66 1,781 57 25,373 32 36.000 00 29,509 00 .$2,980,325 00 $2,670,146 08 683 89 80 93 | I 1,312 16 30,993 85 5,601 83 $ 1,388 08 2,325 81 5,407 07 120,312 08 8,S81 60 24,798 20 5,427 75 102,557 34 718 43 626 68 6,491 00 313,892 81 $ 3,713 89 O xxiv. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Education—Continued. Brought forward 103 Summer Schools : Main Estimates Special Warrant No. 5.. Page O 88 21,000 00 3,000 00 104 Incidentals and Contingencies : Pages O 88-80 Main Estimates 105 Grant to University of B.C. : Page O 89 Main Estimates $ 450,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 5,625 00 Statutory: Page O 89 " Public Schools Act Amendment Act, 1918," iSec. 26 Department of Finance. 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 Minister's Office : Main Estimates ... Page O SO General Office : Main Estimates Page O 90 Inspector of Trust Companies, Probate and Succession Duties : Pages O 90-91 Main Estimates Controlling and Audit Branch : Pages O 91-92 Main Estimates Surveyor of Taxes : Pages O 92-94 Main Estimates .$ 114,560 00 Supplementary Estimates 5,000 00 Special Warrant No. 14.. 14,000 00 Operation of the " Amusements Tax Act " : Pages O 94-95 Main Estimates $ 5.000 CO Special Warrant No. 14.. 800 00 Bureau of Information : Main Estimates Page O 95 Agent-General's Office and B.C. House, London, Eng. : Pages O 95-98 Main Estimates $ 83,900 00 Supplementary Estimates 4,557 84 Government Agents and Assessors, etc. 115 Alberni Agency : Page O 9i Main Estimates Carried forward... $2,980,325 00 24,000 00 8,000 00 455,625 00 420,6S5 35 $3,888,635 35 ? 14,300 00 3S.S00 00 10,770 00 54,840 00 133,560 00 5,800 00 20,000 00 $2,670,146 08 23,996 41 3,506 64 455,625 00 420;685 35 313,892 81 3 59 4,493 36 $ 3,713 89 $3,573,959 4S $ 31S,389 76 88,457 84 7,800 00 $ 374,327 84 $ 14,219 63 41,451 32 11,SOO 73 54,053 89 134,989 72 5,839 96 8,914 53 $ 80 37 780 11 11,085 47 90,559 82 7,439 49 3,713 89 2,651 32 1,030 73 1,429 72 39 96 2,101 98 360 51 369,209 09 $ 12,312 7,253 71 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xxv. No. of SERVICE. Vote. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Finance—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc. —Continued. Brought forward 116 Anyox Agency: Page 0 98 Main Estimates 117 Ashcroft Sub-agency : Page O 99 Main Estimates 118 Atlin Agency : Page O 99 Main Estimates 119 Barkerville Sub-agency : Page O 100 Main Estimates 120 Clinton Agency : Page O 100 Main Estimates Cranbrook Agency : Pages O100-101 Main Estimates 122 Cumberland Agency : Page O 101 Main Estimates $ 11,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 1,330 00 123 Duncan Agency : Pages O 101-102 Main Estimates 124 Fernie Agency : Main Estimates 125 Fort Eraser Agency : Pages O 102-103 Main Estimates 126 Fort George Agency : Pages O 103-104 Main Estimates $ 22,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 2,900 00 127 Golden Agency : Page O 104 Main Estimates 12S Grand Forks Sub-agency : Pages O 104-105 Main Estimates 129 Greenwood Sub-agency : Page O 105 Main Estimates $ 3,100 00 Supplementary Estimates 500 00 Kamloops Agency: Pages Main Estimates Kaslo Agency: Main Estimates 132 Lillooet Sub-agency : Page O 107 Main Estimates Carried forward $ 534,447 84 $ 521,197 15 $ 22,871 69 $ 9,621 00 Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. $ 374,327 84 3,220 00 3,300 00 10,000 00 3,400 00 6,000 00 15,850 00 13,230 00 6,900 00 9,000 00 4,620 00 24,900 00 8,000 00 3,700 00 3,600 00 25,900 00 13,500 00 5,000 00 $ 369,269 09 3,102 85 4,683 21 8,801 02 3,256 21 5,023 18 15,791 77 11,606 62 6,520 29 8,599 39 4,789 79 24,794 59 7,802 23 4,514 29 3,256 95 22,359 31 12,463 95 4,562 41 $ 12,312 46 117 15 1,198 98 143 79 976 82 5S 23 1,623 38 379 71 400 61 105 41 197 77 343 05 3,540 1,036 05 437 59 7,253 71 1,383 21 169 79 814 29 O xxvi. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Finance—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc. —Continued. Brought forward 133 Merritt Sub-agency : Page O 107 Main Estimates 134 Nanaimo Agency : Pages 0 107-108 Main Estimates $ 17,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 600 00 135 Nelson Agency : Pages O 108-109 * Main Estimates $ 18,800 00 Supplementary Estimates 800 00 136 New Westminster Agency : Pages O 109-110 Main Estimates .'—..$ 27,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 3,064 00 137 New Denver Sue-agency : Page O 110 Main Estimates 138 Penticton Agency : Pages O 110-111 Main Estimates 139 Pouce Coupe Agency : Page O 111 Main Estimates $ 6,950 00 Supplementary Estimates 700 00 140 Prince Rupert Agency : Page O 112 Main Estimates 141 Princeton Sub-agency : Pages O112-113 Main Estimates 142 Quesnel Agency : Page O 113 Main Estimates 143 Queen Charlotte Islands Sub-agency : Pages O 113-114 Main Estimates 144 Revelstoke Agency : Page O 114 Main Estimates 145 Rossland Sub-agency : Pages O 114-115 Main Estimates 146 Smithers Agency : Page O 115 Main Estimates 147 Telegraph Creek Agency : Page 0 115 Main Estimates 148 Vancouver Agency : Pages O 116-118 Main Estimates $ 107,600 00 Supplementary Estimates 1,500 00 Carried forward $ 534,447 S4 4,000 00 17,600 00 19,600 00 30,064 00 2,200 00 19,400 00 7,650 00 29,000 00 2,900 00 13,800 00 1,600 00 13,200 00 4,000 00 16,850 00 2,SOO 00 109,100 00 $ 828,211 84 $ 521,197 15 4,342 86 16.22S 59 19,399 41 29,998 09 2,136 47 16,313 75 7,878 85 27,301 85 2,696 69 12,669 95 1,379 01 13,363 42 3,538 85 16.75S 32 2,780 39 103,648 83 $ 801,632 48 $ 22,871 69 1,371 41 200 59 65 91 63 53 3,086 25 1,698 15 203 31 1,130 05 220 99 461 15 91 68 19 61 5,451 17 $ 9,621 00 342 86 228 85 163 42 $ 36,935 49 I $10,356 13 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xxvii. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Finance—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc. —Continued. 149 Vernon Agency: ■Main Estimates Brought forward Pages O118-119 150 Victoria Assessor : Pages O 119-120 Main Estimates 151 Williams Lake Agency : Page 0 120 Main Estimates $ 5,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 1,000 00 152 Wilmer Sub-agency : ■Main Estimates .... Page O 120 153 Sundry Sub-agencies : Pages O 121-122 Main Estimates 154 Printing Public Accounts, Estimates, etc. : Page O 122 Main Estimates 155 Interest on Suitors' Funds, Deposits, etc. : Page O 122 Main Estimates 156 Delinquent Extra-municipal School Taxes : Page O 122 Main Estimates $ 20,000 00 Statutory 6,685 12 157 Local Improvement Taxes, Prince Rupert : Page O 122 Main Estimates 158 Premium on Fire Insurance, Fairview Works : Page O 122 Main Estimates 159 Incidentals and Contingencies : Pages O 122-123 Main Estimates Statutory : Page O 123 " Pre-emptors' Free Grants Act Amendment Act, 1919," Sec. 3 " Unclaimed Money Deposits Act, 1905," Sec. 5 " Municipalities Aid Act, 1921 " (Second Session), Sec. 2 (1) and Sec. 3 " Superannuation Act, 1921," Sec. 11.. " Fire Marshal Act Amendment Act, 1023," Sec. 7 (2) 161 Department of Fisheries. Pages O 123-124 Main Estimates $ 828,211 84 20,000 00 20,800 00 6,000 00 2,390 00 5,500 00 4,000 00 8,000 00 26,685 12 4,200 00 950 00 12,000 00 532,330 06 28,530 05 12,392 96 fl,512,317 53 801,632 4S 21,663 35 20,479 54 5,237 81 2,529 39 5.6S0 86 2,406 00 7,181 76 26,685 12 769 58 6,515 68 284 75 284 7j 42 75 42 75 532,330 06 28,530 05 12,392 96 36,935 49 320 46 762 19 1,594 00 818 24 4,200 00 5,484 32 $10,356 13 1,663 35 139 39 180 86 $1,474,362 14 $ 50,295 12 $12,339 73 18,090 00 $ 15,564 98 2,525 02 O xxviii. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Industries. Pages O 124-125 Main Estimates Department of Labour. Page O 125 General Office : Main Estimates Minimum Wage Board : Pages O 125-126 Main Estimates Employment Service : Pages 0 126-131 Main Estimates Factories Inspection : ■Main Estimates Page 0 131 Department of Lands. Page O 132 Minister's Office Main Estimates General Office : Main Estimates Page O 132 Lands Branch—General Administration : Pages O 132-133 Main Estimates Survey Branch : Main Estimates Pages O 133-134 Water Rights Branch : Main Estimates Page O 134 Forest Branch : Main Estimates Pages O 135-139 173 General—Temporary Assistance : Page 0 139 Main Estimates : 174 175 176 177 178 Expenses (including General Office and Branches) : Pages O 139-150 Main Estimates - Forest Protection Fund : Page O 150 Main Estimates $ 300,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 338,100 00 Statutory 4,215 46 Lumber Trade Extension : Page O 151 ^Main Estimates *. Reconnaissance : Growth Studies and Cruising : Pages O 151-153 Main Estimates Insect Damage : Investigation and Control : Page O 153 Main Estimates $ 25,000 00 Special Warrant No. 12.. 5,000 00 Carried forward.. I $ 13,520 00 $ 12,843 39 12,190 00 7,400 00 77,644 00 8,028 00 $ 106,102 00 $ 13,942 00 676 61 9,382 03 4,590 62 66,590 65 8,658 75 $ 89,222 05 $ 13,881 17 36,128 00 36,510 52 39,634 00 67,744 00 80,184 00 217,415 00 25,000 00 36,518 86 66,394 32 7S,606 30 207,681 69 26,171 57 M0,000 00 j 208,985 12 642,315 46 30,000 00 50,000 00 30,000 00 642,315 46 30,561 26 48,235 23 25,262 26 $1,442,362 46 $1,421,129 76 2,807 97 2,809 3S 11,053 35 269 25 $ 16,939 95 $ 60 83 3,115 14 1,349 68 1,577 70 9,733 31 1,014 88 1,764 77 4,737 74 $ 23,354 05 3S8 52 1,171 57 561 26 2,121 35 I 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xxix. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Lands—Continued. Brought forward 179 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 Grazing : Range Iimprovement : Page O 153 Main Estimates Water Surveys : Main Estimates Pages 0 153-154 B.C. Hydrometric Survey : Page O 154 Main Estimates Rainfall and Climatic Statistics : Page 0 154 Main Estimates Irrigation Convention : Main Estimates Page O 154 " Soldiers' Land Act," Chap. 80, 1918 : Pages O 154-155 Main Estimates Land Surveys : Main Estimates Pages 0 155-156 Photo-topographical Surveys : Page O 156 Main Estimates Lithograph Maps : Main Estimates ... Page O 15( IS9 Refunds under " Land Act ' Page O 156 Main. Estimates 190 191 192 193 Refunds under " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1920 " : Page O 156 Main Estimates Publicity : Main Estimates Pag •s 0 156-157 ations : Page 0 157 Page 0 157 Page 0 157 Main Estimates Immigration : Main Estimates Contingencies : Main Estimates Statutory: Page O157 li Townsite Proportionate Allotment Act," Chap. 69, 1918 Special Warrant : Page 0 157 No. 6. Re Japanese Disaster ,. 191 Department of Mines. Minister's Office : Page O 158 Main Estimates Carried forward ,442,362 46 6,000 00 30,000 00 7,500 00 700 00 500 00 10,000 00 135,000 00 30,000 00 $1,421,129 76 2,949 00 17,665 12 7,261 64 500 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 50,000 00 10,000 00 2,014 48 45,000 00 $1,809,176 94 310 00 500 00 9,146 48 147,416 01 29,965 4S 15,000 00 11,101 19 20 00 j 4,052 22 I 2,614 48 | 43,998 94 I 23,354 05 3,051 00 12,334 88 2,121 35 238 36 I 390 00 34 52 3,838 81 480 00 12,410 01 4,000 00 | 1,553 45 j 2,446 5S 5,710 75 ] 4,289 25 I 3,123 98 I 6,876 02 0,492 86 j 40,507 14 5,947 78 1,001 06 fl,718,071 30 1 $ 105,642 94 12,065 00 | $ 12,306 27 | $ 12,065 00 | $ 12,306 27 | $14,537 36 $ 241 27 $ 241 27 O xxx. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of .Mines-—Continued. Brought forward 195 General Office : Pages 0 15S-159 Main Estimates 196 Mines Inspection Branch : Page O 159 Main Estimates 197 Bureau of Mines : Pages O 159-160 Main Estimates 198 Mine-rescue and Training Stations : Pages O 160-161 Main Estimates 199 Grant to Western Branch Canadian Mining Institute : Page 0161 Main Estimates 200 Grant to B.C. Chamber of Mines (Conditional) : Page O 161 Main Estimates 201 Grants to Mining Conventions : Page O 161 Main Estimates 202 " Mines Development Act," Supple mentary : Pages O 161-162 Main Estimates $ 65,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 4,804 68 203 "Mineral Survey and Development Act," Supplementary : Page O 162 Main Estimates 204 Subsidy re Explosives to assist Bona- fide Mineral Prospectors: Page O163 Main Estimates 205 Advertising, Incidentals, and Con tingencies : Page O163 Main Estimates 206 "Mines Development Act, 1916": Page O 163 Main Estimates 207 " Mineral Survey and Development Act, 1017 " : Page O 163 Main Estimates Statutory : Page O163 " Complex Ore Process Aid Act, 1916 " " Coal-mines Regulation Act," R.S.B.C. 1911, and Amendments Department of the Provincial Secretary. 208 Minister's Office : Page O 164 Main Estimates Carried forward 12,065 00 1S.090 00 40,300 00 15,680 00 13,445 00 1,000 00 2,500 00 2,000 00 69,S04 68 $ 12,306 27 16,862 26 37,775 77 14,466 72 12,284 66 1 1,000 00 6,500 00 2,500 00 20,570 69 13,646 22 I 2,500 00 1,250 00 86,337 87 40,618 75 929 58 2,507 25 10,472 53 2,000 00 | 2,000 00 i 2,191 30 | 2,191 30 202,292 89 $ 243,502 96 12,520 00 $ 12,520 00 1,227 74 2,524 23 1,213 28 1,160 34 $ 241 27 750 00 5,570 42 10,09S 16 13,646 22 16,533 19 618 75 7 25 $ 36,190 39 I $17,400 40 $ 11,356 69 I $ 1,163 31 11,356 69 1,163 31 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xxxi. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of the Provincial Secretary—Continued. Brought forward.. 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 General Office : Main Estimates Page O 164 Provincial Board of Health : Pages 0 165-169 Main Estimates Provincial Library and Archives : Pages O 170-173 Main Estimates Public Libraries Act": Pages O 173-174 Main Estimates', Provincial Museum : 'Main Estimates .... Page 0 174 Mental Hospitals. New Westminster : Pages 0 174-180 Main Estimates Essondale : Main Estimates Pages O 180-185 Colony Farm and Nursery, Essondale : Pages O 185-188 Main Estimates Mental Home (Saanich), Colquitz: Pages O 188-190 Main Estimates Provincial Home, Kamloops : Pages O 190-191 Main Estimates Tubercular Hospital. Tranquille Sanatorium : Pages O 191-195 Main Estimates .....$ 274,320 00 Special Warrant No. 15.. 25.000 00 220 Tranquille Sanatorium Farm : Pages O 195-197 Main Estimates $ 45,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 3,500 00 221 Industrial and Subnormal Boys' School : Pages O 197-199 Main Estimates :. 222 Administration of " Infants Act " : Page O 199 Main Estimates Carried forward.... $ 12,520 00 16,000 00 105,510 00 20,480 00 10,140 00 244,106 00 300,444 00 95,180 00 50,726 00 299,320 00 48,500 00 11,356 69 15,598 20 109,034 12 22,043 29 9,595 35 10,868 00 I 9,200 04 200,OSS 34 293,619 25 95,165 12 51,477 05 46,385 00 40.SS2 03 288,354 21 83,700 00 84,347 92 1,163 31 401 80 $ 3,524 12 1,563 29 544 65 1,667 96 43,120 6,824 75 14 8S 5,502 97 10,965 79 47,246 57 1,253 43 29,900 00 | 25,909 89 | 3,990 11 $1,373,779 00 I $1,304,815 07 I $ 75,450 31 751 05 647 92 $ 6,486 38 O xxxii. Public Accounts, 1st No. of SERVICE. Vote. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of the Provincial Secretary—Continued. Brought foncard Grants to Hospitals and Charities. 223 Statutory Grants to Hospitals : Page O 200 Main Estimates 224 Special Grants to Hospitals : Page O 200 Main Estimates '. 225 Grants to Refuge Homes, Aid Societies, etc. : Page O 201 Main Estimates 226 In Aid of Destitute Poor and Sick : Page O 201 Alain Estimates 227 In Aid of Resident Physicians : Page O 201 Main Estimates 228 Burial of Indigent Persons : Page O 202 Main Estimates 229 Civil Service Commission : Pages O 202-203 Main Estimates 230 Superannuation : Page O 203 Main Estimates $ 50.000 00 Statutory 137,507 75 231 Special Contribution re Minimum Allowances : Page O 204 Main Estimates 232 Gratuities under Sec. 45, " Civil Service Act " : Page O 204 Main Estimates 233 King's Printer : Pages O 204-206 Main Estimates 234 Registration of Voters : Pages O 206-207 Main Estimates $ 10,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 3,000 00 Special Warrant No. 16.. 2,500 00 235 British Empire Exhibition, London, Eng. : Page O 207 'Supplementary Estimates 236 Grant to Provincial Royal Jubilee Hospital : Page O 207 Main Estimates Carried forward April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. $1,373,779 00 400,000 00 35,000 00 6,000 00 55,000 00 14,000 00 1,750 00 13.110 00 187,507 75 750 00 4,500 00 $1,304,815 07 422,416 40 21,556 49 5,700 00 59,068 51 11,907 95 2,371 47 $ 75,450 31 13,443 51 300 00 2,092 05 8,551 09 I 4,558 91 $ 6,486 38 22,410 40 4,068 51 621 47 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xxxiii No. of SERVICE. Vote. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of the Provincial Secretary—Continued. Brought forward 237 Grant to City of Greenwood: Page O207 Main Estimates 238 Grant to City of Rossland : Page O 207 Main Estimates 239 Grant to Pacific North-west Tourist Association : Page O 207 Main Estimates 239a Grant for Patriotic Purposes, Returned Soldiers' Aid Commission, etc. : Pages O 207-208 Main Estimates 240 Industries for Blind Adults : Page O208 Main Estimates 241 Assessment on Class 13 (The Crown), " Workmen's Compensation Act " : Page O 208 Main Estimates - - 242 Salaries of Members of Workmen's Compensation Board : Page O 208 Main Estimates - 243 Contingencies and Incidentals : " Page O 208 Main Estimates Statutory: Pages O 208-210 " Provincial Home for Incurables Act " " Government Liquor Act," Sec. 10S (D (6) - - SrECiAL Warrant : Page O 210 No. 10. Pacific Great Eastern Railway Inquiry 244 Minister's Office : Pages O 210-211 Department of Public Works. Main Estimates 245 Administration : Pages O 211-212 Main Estimates 246 Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds : Pages O 212-215 Main Estimates 247 Maintenance of Government House and Grounds : Pages O 215-216 Main Estimates Carried forward.. 3 Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. $2,160,906 75 1,000 00 12,000 00 12,500 00 25,000 00 17,500 00 50,000 00 16,500 00 11,000 00 $2,090,169 25 1,000 00 12,000 00 100,758 10 $36,020 60 12,580 03 17,500 00 25,000 00 16,500 00 1,700 14 12,500 00 12,419 97 25,000 00 9,299 86 31,933 30 | 31,933 30 I 213,066 46 213,666 46 25,000 00 $2,577,006 51 24,139 06 94 52,452,188 24 $ 160,838 87 $36,020 00 13,010 00 $ 11,331 07 $ 1,708 93 $ 1,194 36 124,621 00 20,445 00 $ 216,418 00 119,540 82 I 5,080 18 20,931 90 $ 211,310 15 486 90 789 11 $ 1,681 26 I O xxxiv. Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Public Works— Continued. Brought forward 248 District Engineers : Pages O 210-218 Main Estimates 249 Steam-boiler Inspection : Pages O 218-219 Main Estimates 250 " Electrical Energy Inspection Act" : Page O 219 Main Estimates $ 8,060 00 Supplementary Estimates 900 00 251 Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves : Pages O 220-276 Main Estimates 252 Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge- tenders : Pages O 277-291 Main Estimates Special Warrant : No. 2. Retiring allowance, H. II. Hobbis Statutory: " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1920," 'Sec. 2 253 General Office : Main Estimates Department of Railways. Pages O 291-292 254 Eraser River Bridge, New Westminster : Page O 292 Main Estimates $ 50,000 00 , Special Warrant No. 8.... 60,000 00 255 Freight Rates Traffic Bureau, Vancouver : Page O 292 •Main Estimates CAPITAL ACCOUNT. (Expenditures out of Income.) 256 Sinking Funds : Page O 293 Main Estimates $1,587,281 36 Statutory 90,901 00 257 Pacific Great Eastern Railway Co.— Interest on Guaranteed Bonds, due 15th July, 1923, and 15th January, 1924 : Page O 294 Main Estimates $ 591,366 10 Statutory 25,910 42 Carried foncard.. $ 216,418 00 60,580 00 78,245 00 8,960 00 2,184,000 00 191,879 00 420 00 20,852 43 211,310 15 57,415 S8 70,807 59 8,550 88 2,175,325 77 6,789 11 3,164 12 7,437 41 403 12 8,674 23 $2,701,354 43 17S,910 31 | 12,968 69 420 00 $ 1.6S1 26 20,852 43 $2,723,590 01 I $ 24,660 00 110,000 00 4,000 00 $ 22,492 80 $ 39,436 68 $ 2,167 20 $ 138,600 00 110,326 90 | 1,800 00 $ 134,619 70 2,200 00 4,367 20 ?1,C78,1S2 42 617,276 52 $2,295,458 94 $1,678,182 42 617,276 52 542,295,458 94 $ 1,6S1 26 $ 326 90 $ 320 90 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O xxxv. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Total Appropriation. Expended. Unexpended. Over- expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. (Expenditures out of Income)—Cont'd. Brought forward - Pacific Great Eastern Railway Co.— Re Deficit on Operation and Maintenance Account : Pago O 294 Main Estimates 259 British Columbia House, London, Eng. Instalment on Mortgage : Page O 294 Main Estimates 260 Lock-ups (Kimberley, Abbotsford, and other Points) : Page O 294 Main Estimates $ 15,000 00 Supplementary Estimates 1,000 00 261 Girls' Industrial School—Root-house and Store-room : Page O 294 Main Estimates Special Warrants : Page O 294 No. 1. Songhees Reserve No. 9. Colony Farm Dyke No. 13. Re Purchase Price of certain Lands as set out in the " New Westminster Reserves Act " Statutory : Page O 294 "Soldiers' Land Act, 1918," Sec. 5 (e), Houses, South Vancouver RECAPITULATION. Current Account : Public Debt Legislation Premier's Office Department of Agriculture Department of the Attorney-General.... Department of Education Department of Finance Department of Fisheries Department of Industries Department of Labour Department of Lands Department of Mines Department of the Provincial Secretary Department of Public Works Department of Railways Total, Current Account Capital Account (charged to Income.) Total, fiscal year 1923-24 $2,295,458 94 500,000 00 9,700 00 16,000 00 2,500 00 15,000 00 20,000 00 $2,295,45S 94 285,000 00 9,700 00 0,006 27 2,365 00 1,913 74 17,970 71 $ 215,000 00 1,993 73 135 00 13,0S6 26 2,029 29 20,000 00 20,000 00 673 52 $2,879,332 46 1 3,793,133 08 125,500 00 15,180 00 952,020 97 1,733,786 17 3,8SS,635 35 1,512,317 53 18,090 00 13,520 00 106,162 00 1,809,176 94 262,292 89 2,577,006 51 2,761,354 43 138,660 00 673 52 $2,639,088 18 $ 240.244 28 3,749 124 14. 006 1,605, 3,573, 1,474. 15. 12 89, 1,718, 24S 2,452, 2,723, 134, 028 07 ,453 89 001 17 173 03 594 73 959 48 362 14 564 98 843 39 222 05 071 36 502 96 188 24 599 01 619 70 $19,706,835 87 $18,837,184 20 2,879,332 46 | 2,639,088 18 $22,586,168 33 | $21,476,272 38 44,105 01 1,046 11 1,178 83 46,727 55 140,243 10 318,389 76 50,295 12 2,525 02 676 61 16,939 95 105,642 94 36,190 39 100,838 87 39,436 68 4,367 20 968,603 14 240,244 28 $1,208,847 42 879 61 12,051 66 3,713 89 12,339 73 14,537 36 17,400 46 36,020 60 1,681 26 326 90 ~98a951 47 $ 98,951 47 DETAILS OF EXPENDITITEE FOR THE Fiscal Yeae Ended 31st Maeoh, 1924 CURRENT ACCOUNT No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 1. PUBLIC DEBT. Interest ($3,548,174.45) : " Loan Acts, 1891, 1893, 1895, 1899, and 1902 "—Interest @ 3% on amount of Inscribed Stock, viz., $9,921,936 $297,65,8 08 "Loan Act, 1914"—Interest @ 4%% on amount of Inscribed Stock, viz., $7,275,000 327.375 00 " Loan Act, 1915 "—Interest @ 4%% on Debentures of $3,130,000 140.850 00 " Loan Act, 1916 "—Interest @ 4y2% on Debentures of $2,000,000 90,000 00 " Loan Act, 1916 "—Interest @ 5% on Debentures of $6,450,000 322.500 00 " Loan Act, 1916 "—Interest @. Q% on Debentures of $2,245,000.... 134,700 00 " Loan Act, 1917 "—Interest (5; 5% on Debentures of $1,100,000-... 55,000 00 " Loan Act, 1917 "—Interest (a} 6% on Debentures of $755,000 45,300 00 " Loan Act, 1918 "—Interest @ 5%% on Debentures of $3,000,000 165,000 00 " Loan Act, 1918 "—Interest @ 6% on Debentures of $1,000,000.... 60.000 00 " Loan Act, 1919 "—Interest @ 6% on Debentures of $3.500.000.... 210.000 00 " Loan Act, 1920 "—Interest @ 6% on Debentures of $1.500.000.... 64,191 78, " Loan Act, 1920 "—Interest «V 5% on Debentures of $500,000 25,000 00 " Loan Act, 1921 "—Interest @ 6% on Debentures of $2.000,000.... 120,000 00 " Loan Act, 1921 "—Interest @ 5% on Debentures of $500,000 25,000 00 "Loan Act, 1921" (Second Session)—Interest @>, 5% on Debentures of $2,900,000 140,315 07 " Loan Act, 1922 "—Interest @ 5% on Debentures of $1,200,000.... 51,801 37 " Better Housing Act, 1919 "—Interest @ 5% on Debentures of ' $1,701,500 85,075 00 " Department of Industries Act, 1919 "—Interest @ 6% on Debentures of $1,000,000 -■ 60,000 00 " Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Interest @ 6% on Debentures of $3,000,000 180,000 00 " Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Interest &. 5% on Debentures of $1,600,000 32,013 70 Pacific Great Eastern Note Payment Loan Act, 1920 "—Interest @ 6% on Debentures of $4,828,000 289,680 00 " Pacific Great Eastern Construction Loan Act, 1920 "—Interest @ 6% on Debentures of $4,000,000 240,000 00 " Pacific Great Eastern Construction Loan Act, 1921 "—Interest @ 6% on Debentures of $3,000,000 180,000 00 "Dyking Debentures, 1897 and 1899"—Interest @ 3%% on $445,000 15,575 00 " Corporation of the District of South Vancouver Aid Act, 1918 "— Interest @ 6% on Treasury Notes of $630,000 : 3,150 00 " B.C. University Loan Act, 1920"—Interest @ 5% on Debentures of $300,000 11,486 30 " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1922 "—Interest @ 5% on Debentures of $1,000,000 9,041 10 Interest on Treasury Bills 167,462 05 Premium and Exchange ($53,566.13) : Premium on remittances for payment of Coupons, " Loan Acts, 1915-22 " $ 53,566 13 Discount and Commission ($147,287.49) : % of 1% Commission to Loan Trustees on sums invested $ 541 14 Annual Commission for inscribing and paying Interest on Inscribed Stock 5,820 00 1,548,174 45 53,566 13 Carried forward $ 6,361 14 $3,601,740 58 O 2 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 1. 2. PUBLIC DEBT—Continued; Brought forward $ 6,361 14 $3,601,740 58 Discount and Commission—Continued. Brokerage, Dividend Warrant Stamps, and Postage in London .... 724 52 Commission on payment of Interest on Loans, 1915-22 3,127 47 Discount on sale of $1,600,000 Debentures. " Highway Loan Act, 1920 " : 49,044 00 Discount on sale of $300,000 Debentures, " University Loan Act, 1920" 8.907 00 Discount on sale of $400,000 Debentures, " Loan Act, 1921" 11,876 00 Discount on sale of $700,000 Debentures, " Loan Act, 1922 " 20,783 00 Discount on sale of $1,000,000 Debentures, " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1922" 31.230 00 Exchange and expenses account Redemption $1,000,000 Debentures, " Loan Act, 1920 " 15,234 36 147,287 49 Total expenditure, Public Debt $3,749,028 07 LEGISLATION. Members' Indemnities ($92,000) : Forty-six Members (ft: $2,000 each $ 92,000 00 Mileage ($5,599.50) : Anderson, P. W $ 46 00 Buckharn, J. A 277 50 Burde, R. J 67 00 Campbell, K. 300 00 Catherwood, J. A 61 00 Duncan, K. F 20 00 Esling, W. K 338 50 Farris, J. W. de B 40 00 Guthrie, S 32 00 Hanes, G. S 40 00 Henniger, E. C 302 00 Hunter, W 280 00 Jones, J. W 252 00 Kergin, H. F 374 50 Lister, F 321 00 McDonald, A 142 00 Statutory allowance to the Leader of the Opposition Bowser, W. J MacDonald, K. C $230 50 Mackenzie, I. A 40 00 McKenzie, W. A 218 50 McRae, J 77 00 Neelands, R. H 40 00 Paterson, A. McD 47 50 Pearson, T 40 00 Perry, H. G 554 00 Ramsay, J 40 00 Schofield, J. H 335 00 Smith, Mrs. M. E 40 00 Uphill, T 400 00 Wallinger, N. A 373 50 Whiteside, D 46 00 Yorston, J. M 224 00 Salaries ($8,614.29) : Speaker of the House Deputy Speaker of the House Clerk of the House Law Clerk Sergeant-at-Arms Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Attendants: F. C. Berridge $ 95 A. Boyd 95 A. T. Dick 200 A. Durham 200 E. W. Jones 95 C. Limbert 200 Janitors: P. C. Lashmar $200 Stenographers: M. Camsusa $117 G. L. Davis 135 D. Davidson 3 A. Jeffrey 3 H. Nash 151 ..Hon. F. A. Pauline -M. B. Jackson ..W. H. Langley -C. K. Courtney ..H. Hearns ..G. L. Asquith ..G. N. Peel 5,599 50 2,000 00 $ 99,599 50 % 1,800 00 500 00 1.200 00 600 00 406 67 290 00 290 00 84 E. F. Nicholls $ 95 84 84 G. Potter 200 01 01 F. B. Robinson 200 01 01 A. Stevens 200 01 84 H. Thirwell 204 17 01 01 J. M. Watt $200 01 50 C. Riach $122 50 00 M. E. Rickabv 145 84 G. Seale 117 50 G. Tolmie 120 00 75 75 67 1,787 59 400 02 917 51 Carried forward 8,191 79 $ 99,599 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 3 Vo'tef SERVICE. Expended. 2. LEGISLATION—Continued. Brought forward $ 8,191 79 $ 99,599 50 Salaries—Continued. Pages: N. Camsusa $ 60 00 K. Maclvor $ 60 00 J. W. Carlow 60 00 J. M. Naysmith 61 25 J. Craigmoyle 61 25 W. Tucker 60 00 W. Lyle 60 00 422 50 Expenses ($16,240.10) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $299.64; C.P.R. Telegraphs. 98c; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $42; Dominion Express Co., 60c.; Island News Co., $19.98; S. Leiser & Co., Ltd., $18.95; postage, $969.78; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $88; United Typewu-iter Co., $125; Vancouver Daily Province, $11.20; Victoria Steam Laundry Co., Ltd., $81.88; World, Ltd., $8.64 $ 1,666 65 Printing, Binding, etc.: King's Printer, $12,455.37; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd.. $37.80; World, Ltd., $81.20 12,574 37 Furniture and Fixtures: Smith & Champion, $22.75; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $282.25 305 00 Dining-room: N. T. McDonald, $1,268.45 ; Mackay & Gillespie, Ltd., $40.14 ; W. Neal, $4.50; A. Sheret, $4.92; Victoria Gas Co., $13.63; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $33.27; B. Wilson Co., Ltd., $21.50 1,386 41 Incidentals: Armistice Period Committee, $15; B. A. Paint Co., Ltd., $3.88; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $35; W. Cathcart Co., Ltd., $5; Empress Hotel Auto Service, $2.50: E. Fleming, $19.50; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $17.90; Fyvie Bros., $4; I. H. Herman, $80; Ivel's Pharmacy, $3; J. Kelman, $5.30; H. O. Kirkham & Co., Ltd., $1.50; Lemon, Gonnason Co., Ltd., $35.44; E. B. Marvin & Co., $4.50; Mellor Bros., Ltd.. $3.65; C. R. Pears, $15.50; Public Works Department, $5; Reliable Auto Express, $1.50; Reliable Transfer. $3; J. W. Robinson, $33.75; J. Rose, $1.50; D. Spencer, Ltd., $2; G. Straith, $7.50; Waite's Key Shop, $1.75 307 67 8,614 29 16,240 10 Total expenditure, Legislation $ 124,453 3. PREMIER'S OFFICE. Salaries ($12,000) : The Premier Hon. John Oliver $ 9,000 00 Secretary ,1. Morton 1,920 00 Stenographer C. M. Gray 1,080 00 $ 12,000 00 Expenses ($2,001.17) : Office Supplies : B.C. Telephone Co., $186.87; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $81.50; H. E. Coles, $2; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Columbian Co., Ltd., $6; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $7.22; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $211.22; A. C. Hamilton. $50; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $10.S5; King's Printer, $197.04; Lands Department, $40.39; postage. $101.36; Reliable Auto Express, 35c; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $29.50; Vancouver Daily Province, $6; Vancouver Sun, $6; World, Ltd., $6 966 30 Travelling Expenses: Hon. John Oliver * 1,036 75 $ 14,003 05 By cash 1 88 Total expenditure, Premier's Office $ 14,001 17 O 4 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 4. Minister's Office. Salaries ($10,539.83) : The Minister Hon. E. D. Barrow ! Secretary F. W. Laing Clerk and Stenographer L. Lees Stenographers : W. R. Parsell $1 04 F. Rosher $38 79 7.500 00 2 040 00 960 00 39 83 $ 10,539 83 Expenses ($2,579.37) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $90.84 ; Canadian Farmer. $1; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Columbian Co., Ltd., $1.50; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $1.25; King's Printer, $105.01; Lands Department, $42.20; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $13.25; postage, $30.12; The Producers, $1.50; Times P. & P. Co.. Ltd.. $12; United Typewriter Co.. $1; Vancouver Dailv Province, $6; Vancouver Sun, $6; World, Ltd., $6; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 339 67 Travelling Expenses : Hon. E. D. Barrow, $2,182.65; F. W. Laing, $41.40; L. Lees, $15.65 2.239 70 Total expenditure, Minister's Office $ 13,119 20 5. Genebal Office. Salaries ($18,559.56) : Deputy Minister D. Warnock i Departmental Secretary W. J. Bonavia Chief Clerk AV. T. Andrews Accountant W. H. Thornborrow Clerks: A. J.' Hourston $1,452 00 C. P. L. Pearson ....$1,500 00 R. E. Mitchell 1,452 00 Clerk and Stenographer A. E. Hill Stenographers: S. Briggs $810 00 M. MacLeod $650 00 E. L. Clarke 883 06 W. R. Parsell 195 00 G. Lindsay 412 50 F. Rosher 65 00 Messenger L. Johnson Expenses ($17,098.51) : Office Supplies, etc.: Acme Press, $20; Advertiser Engraving Co., $52.48; Allward & Webster, $15.50; American Farm Bureau Federation, $1.37; American Fruit Grower, $1; American Genetic Association, $5.14; Ashcroft Print Co.. Ltd., $27.74; E. Baughn, $1.11; Better Fruit Publishing Co., $10; A. E. Berscht, $5.35; Breeders' Gazette, $6; G. Brethour. $7.75; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $33.31; B.C. Financial Times, $2; B.C. Stock Breeders' Association, $10; B.C. Orphans' Friend, $25; B.C. Telephone Co., $1,685.34; W. T. Brookes, 50c; G. B. Campbell. $8.55; Cambridge Entomological Club, $4.22; Canadian Gladiolus Society, $2; Canadian Horticultural Publishing Co., $1.07; Canadian National Express. $122.65; C.P.R. Telegraphs. $481.67; Canadian Poultry Review, $1; Canadian Poultry World, $11.03; Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists, $48.87; Canadian Western Cooperage, Ltd., 60c; Carter Bros., $13.75; Central Transfer, $302.56; Chicago Packer, $9.31; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; «H. Cooley & Son. $2.40; Cossitt, Lloyd & Beattie, $50; Cowichan Leader Publishing Co., Ltd., $13.44 ; Cranbrook Courier, $27.44 ; R. Creech, $4 ; Creston Review, $5; Creston Telephone Co., $26.60; Creston Valley Co-op. Store, $1.25;. J. A. Curror, $144; Curtis Publishing Co., Carried foncard 4,120 00 2,020 00 1.900 00 1,600 00 4,404 00 960 00 3,015 56 540 00 $ 18,559 56 . $ 18,559 56 $ 13,119 20 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 5 V°o'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE— Continued. 5. General Office—Continued. Brought foncard $ 18,559 56 $ 13,119 20 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. $2; D. Cushion, $1; Department of Documents, Washington, D.C, $2.10; Department of Public Printing, Ottawa, 75c; Diggon's, $46.50; G. TI. Doherty, $5.25; Dominion Express Co., $626.01; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $17.92 ; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $17.98; Entomological News, $2.67; Farm & Home, $4.07; Farmer's Advocate, $8; E. Fleming, $22.48; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $203.70; H. N. Gahan, $40; Gleanings in Bee Culture, $1.28; Grand Forks ' Sun, $17.44; M. J. Grahame, $1; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $185.72; G.W.V.A., $150; H. Greenwood, $5.50; G. Harris, $300; W. Haug & Son, $27.40; Hawkins & Hayward, $4.80; W. H. Hayes, $2; T. N. Hibben & Co., $29.58; L. Hill, $19.50; Idaho Pure Seed Co., $1.75; Kamloops Telegram, $15.24; Kelowna Board of Trade. $240; Corporation of City of Kelowna, $22.86; Kelowna Courier, $29.37; H. S. King & Co., $1.48; King's Printer, $7,635.88; The Kootenaian. $33.16; Ladysmith Chronicle, $3.80; Lands Department, $36.75; Leckie Hardware, Ltd., 90c; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $28S.70; Lethbridge Herald Printing Co., Ltd., $8; Litchfield's, Ltd., $50.37; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $47.25 ; Market Growers'Journal Co., $3.25; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $4.50; E. B. Marvin & Co., $2.01; A. H. Maynard, $11.75; Mellor Bros., Ltd., $2.45; . Methodist Recorder P. & P. Co., Ltd.. $60; Miller & Gardner, $1; McCallum & Harrison, $3.50; C. J. McKeen, $3.50; Mc- I Tavish Bros., $14.75; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $3.68; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $24.50; F. Norris & Sons, $31; North West Daily Produce News, $6.31; Okanagan Lake Boat Co., $3; O.K. Stationery, 90c; Okanagan Telephone Co., $412.57; Pacific Poultrymen, $1.07; Corporation of Penticton, $25.93 ; Penticton Dray & Express Co., $21.75; Penticton Hardware Co., $2.30; G. Pilmer (sundry accounts). $30; T. Plimley, $1.26; postage, $1,933.63; G. Powell & Sons, $6.95; Princeton Star, $16; Reliable Poultry Journal, $2.32; Reliable Transfer, $7; Remington Typewriter Co.. Ltd., $201.25; Renouf Publishing Co., $3; Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $14; Rithet f Consolidated, Ltd., $3.45; Safety Storage Co., Ltd., $20; Sanders Publishing Co., $2; J. E. Scopes & Co., $25.21; Scott . & Peden, $1.25; A. Sheret. Ltd., 46c; T. Shotbolt, $3.85; • Sidney & Islands Review, $5.88; Staples Fruit Co., Ltd., $240; A. H. Steven, $72; J. Stewart, $12; L. Stocks, $3.32; Students' Book Department, $2.55; Corporation of Summerland, $18; Summerland Drug Co., $1; Summerland Review, $2.53; Summerland Telephone Co., $56.30; Sweeney-McConnell, Ltd., $3.50; J. Tait. $10.60; M. Tapley, $38; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $26.73; W. R. Trench, $7.55; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $281.10; Vancouver Sun, $6; Vernon Hardware Co., Ltd., $2.75; Vernon News, $81.39; Victoria Gas Co., Ltd., $1; Victoria P. & P. Co.. Ltd., $25; T. Walker, $1; Walker Press, $4; Walters, Ltd., $4.80; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $54.55; Wenatchee Fruit Grower, $6.58; Wrigley Directories, Ltd.) $50 16,772 64 Travelling Expenses: W. T. Andrews, $41.10; W. J. Bonavia, $51.23; S. Hoskins, $3.85; Y. S. MacLachlan, $52.30; W. H. Thornborrow, $248.05; D. Warnock, $219.44 615 97 $ 35.948 17 By cash 1 290 10 Total expenditure, General Office 35,658 07 Carried foncard $ 48,777 27 O 6 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Votef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE— Continued. Brought foncard : $ 48,777 27 6. Workshop and Shipping Office. Salaries ($2,880) : General Assistant A. H. Shotbolt $ 1,6,80 00 Carpenter D. Mackereth 1,200 00 $ 2,880 00 Expenses ($145.21) : Office Supplies, etc : W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $1.13; Victoria Gas Co., Ltd., $17.60 18 73 Travelling Expenses : A. H. Shotbolt 126 4S Total expenditure, Workshop and Shipping Office 3,025 21 7. Statistics. Salaries ($2,072.99) : Statistician G. H. Stewart $ 1,520 00 Field Inspector F. J. Welland 125 00 Stenographers: T. Demase $ 20 17 W. R. Parsell $277 82 M. MacLoud 130 00 427 99 2,072 99 Expenses ($2,211.35) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $76.32; Comox Argus Co., Ltd., $2; King's Printer, $531.50; postage, $125; Vancouver Daily Province, $6.05; World, Ltd., $6.05; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10; pay-list re Crop Correspondents, $609 1,365 92 Travelling Expenses: G. H. Stewart, $695.58; F. J. Welland, $149.85 845 43 Total expenditure, Statistics 4,284 34 8. Markets Commissioner. Salaries ($3,420) : Commissioner J. A. Grant $ 2,520 00 Clerk and Stenographer E. Drummond 900 00 3,420 00 Expenses ($6,337.01) : Office Supplies, etc.: Addressograph Sales Co., $16.32; Alberta Government Telephone, $68; Art Sign Co., $25; Ashdown Hardware Co., Ltd., $11.35; T. H. Blow, $382.50; B.C. Telephone Co., $24; Calgary Towel & Cabinet Supply. $18; Calgary Water Power Co., $10.80; Canadian National Telegraphs, $92.87; C.P.R. Tele- ■ graphs, $48.67 ; Canniff-O'Brien Printing Co.. $2,214.25 ; Chicago Packer, $3.11; H. G. Coonan, $3; Creston Review, $2.50; B. Croft, $42; Crooks-Keeley Furniture Co.. $8.25; Daily Produce News, $6.17; Dominion Express Co., $4.30; Financial Times, $3.55 T. Y. Gallacher, $10; D. Grant, $6.60; Hudson's Bay Co., $6.55; King's Printer, $30.94; M. Lewis, $3; Market Examiner, $2; postage, $778.94; Remington Typewriter Co.. $4.50; J. Sutcliffe. $2.50; Vernon News, $2.50; A. Watts, $2.50; Willson Stationery Co., $24.05 ; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10; pay-lists, market reports, $259.50 4,128 22 Travelling Expenses: J. A. Grant 2,208 79 Total expenditure, Markets Commissioner 9,757 01 Carried forward $ 65,843 83 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 7 V°dtef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Brought forward $ 65,843 83 9. Horticultural Branch. Salaries ($27,702) : Provincial Horticulturist W. H. Robertson $ 2,520 00 District Horticulturists: G. E. W. Clarke $1,800 00 W. T. Hunter $1,295 00 E. C. Hunt. 2,220 00 E. White 2,220 00 7,535 00 Assistant District Horticulturists: H. H. Evans $1,980 00 B. Hoy $1,500 00 3,480 00 District Field Inspectors: C. R. Barlow $1,620 00 R. P. Murray $1,720 00 P. C. Black 1,620 00 J. Tait 1.480 00 H. S. French 1,440 00 C. B. Twigg 1,620 00 9,500 00 Clerks: G. L. Foulkes $1,500 00 V. Tonks $1,392 00 2,892 00 Stenographers: V. M. Brakes $900 00 W. R. Parsell $65 00 K. MacRae 810 00 1,775 00 $ 27,702 00 Expenses ($13,472.29) : Casual Labour and other Expenses: J. A. Goldie 510 00 Travelling Expenses, etc.: C. R. Barlow, $970.24; P. C. Black, $795.29; G. E. W. Clarke, $1,249.50 ; H. H. Evans, $841.48; H. S. French, $153.03 ; J. A. Goldie, $314.70; B. Hoy, $467.05; E. C. Hunt, $1,287.74; W. T. Hunter. $2,126.66; R. P. Murray, $646.44; W. H. Robertson, $1,468.59; J. Tait, $476.35; C. B. Twigg, $29S.10; V. Tonks, $42.94; E. W. White, $1,824.18 12.962 29 Total expenditure, Horticultural Branch 41,174 29 10. Control of Fruit Pests, Diseases, etc. Expenses ($36,626.10) : Labour, Material, Supplies, etc.: American Railway Express Co., $1.90; H. Anderson, $100; C. A. S. Atwod & Sons, $31.25; F. G. Barnard, $42; W. Baverstock, $11.25; Bell & Pell, $3.25; E. Blackwood, $812; W. Blackwood, $24; P. C. Black, $1.25; C. L. Bonnar, $1.30; Boundary Feed Supply Co.. Ltd.. $3.60; B.C. Growers, Ltd., $891.20; M. Bruno, $100; M. H. Burns, $1; Butler & Walden Bros., $3; Canada Paint Co., Ltd., $1,415.46; Canadian National Railways, $108.08; C.P.R. Co.. $117.06; G. Cartwright, $11.50; Casorso Bros., $77; D. C. Chapman & Co., Ltd., $33; M. H. Chesbro, $44; City Cartage Co., $10; Clark Bros., 30c; Collector of Customs, $6.29; J. Dean, $31.50; Deloro Chemical Co., Ltd.. $65.96; Dominion Express Co., $16.27 ; J. Donaldson, $3.15 ; S. Desrochers. $1.80 ; H. Edwards, $268.35; J. Ellis, $7.20; H. Ellison, $4.75; R. H. English & Son. 50c; J. Findlay, $4.50; Ford Service Garage, $190.81; N. G. Forester, $350; M. Gordon, $5.60; H. Gowen, $4.75; Grand Forks Co-op. Growers' Exchange, $25; Grand Forks Furniture Co., $4.37; Grand Forks Garage, $47.20; G.N. Railway Co., $48.09; W. Hanson, 90c; Hardie Manufacturing Co., $15.28; J. Harwood, $38.50; C. 0. Heaven, $100; W. A. Hodgins, $10; B. Hov. $158.70; F. ,T. Huntington, $100; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $170.71; W. C. Impett, $9; Jenkins Co., Ltd., $7.25; O. E. Jones, $33.75; Kelowna Carriage Works, $20.35; Kelowna Growers' Exchange, $1,454.36; Kelowna Saw Mill Co., Ltd., $82.80; L. L. Kerry, $65; King's Printer, $10; Leckie Hardware Co., Ltd., $25.38; Manly's Hardware, $33.75; Miller & Gardner, $15: W. Moore, $1.80; J. R. Mooyboer, Carried forward $ 107,018 12 O 8 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No.of SERVICE. Expended. Vote. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. 10. Control of Fruit Pests, Diseases, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $ 107,018 12 Expenses—Continued. Labour, Material, Supplies, etc.—Continued. $44.87; C. F. Morgan, $1.50; Morrison-Thompson Hardware Co.. Ltd., $130.66; J. W. McDougall, $100; H. C. McGuffie, $100; McKenzie Co., Ltd., $3; McLeod & Hodgson, Ltd.. $1.55; McTavish Bros., $4.69; Neil, Cryderman & Kennedy, Ltd., $8; Nelson Hardware Co., $19.85; Oil Shop, $137.50; Okanagan Electric, $1.20; Okanagan Stationery, $5; Okanagan United Growers, $1,912.65; Overwaitea Co., $18.20; W. N. Padgett, $3; M. R. Palmer, $3.20; Penticton Co-op. Growers, $7.50; Penticton Dray & Express, $8 ; Penticton Hardware Co., $24.08; Perfect Spray & Dusters, Ltd., $45.60; F. Pretty, $10; F. Putnam, $100; A. Rogers & Co., $22.65; J. C. Roger, $1,040.90; W. M. Ross, $6.50; T. F. Schiller, $15; Sherwin-Williams Co. of Canada, Ltd., $2,125; Simpson & Gowans, Ltd., $21.01; A. Smith, $84; J. F. Stainton, $16.50; F. H. Steele, $328.50; G. W. Sutherland. $18.15; Sutherland Garage, Ltd., $26.30; J. Tait. 80c; R. M. Telford, $22.50; G. Thornber, $55.25; W. R. Trench, $1.25; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $29.20; Vancouver Drug Co., Ltd., $1,240; Arernon Hardware Co., $137.69; Vernon News P. & P. Co., Ltd.. $50.75; Watkin's Garage, $431.30; C. M. Webster. $8.85; J. J. Woods, $20; W. T. Wright, $20; pay-lists, $20,931.93 $ 36,626 10 Total expenditure, Control of Fruit Pests, Diseases, etc 36,626 10 11. Inspection of Imported and Exported Horticultural and Field Products, etc. Salaries ($14,000) : Chief Inspector W. H. Lyne $ 2,520 00 Inspectors: M. L. Bird $1,600 00 H. Gutteridge $1,720 00 D. Gavet 1,500 00 A. Irving 1,600 00 W. J. Graham 1,7S0 00 H. F. Olds 1,600 00 9,800 00 Clerk and Stenographer M. Hicks 900 00 Stenographer C. G. Green 780 00 Expenses ($15,783.72) : Office Supplies, etc.: Better Fruit Publishing Co., $1; Bishop & Christie, 90c; B.C. Assay & Chemical Co., Ltd., $40.34; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $7.65; B.C. Telephone Co., $134; Burke & Wood, Ltd., $30.70; S. Campbell, $3.75; Canadian Junk Co., $6.60; Canadian National Railways, $258.86; C.P.R. Co., $16.12; Ceperley, Rounsefell & Co., $203.11; Chapman's, 35c; Chicago Packer, $6; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $4.80; C. A. Cock, $35.50; T. Collart, $36.55; W. J. Cook. $21.45; Daily Produce News, $11; Dominion Express Co., $7.55; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $12.08; R. H. Eby, $1.40; J. A. Flett, Ltd., $3.45; H. R. Graham, $25.25; G.T.P. Coast Steamship Co., Ltd., $7.45; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., 30c; Haskins & Elliott, 25c; Helliar Transfer, $1.75; Hewer's Hardware, $1.45; G. H. Hewitt Co., 75c; W. E. Johnson, $17.70; M. A. Kastner, $29 ; King's Printer. $203.77; Knowlton's, Ltd., $3.68; Marshall- Wells B.C.. Ltd., $61.04; W. T. McArthur & Co., Ltd., 80c; McClary Manufacturing Co., $16.58; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $5.05; postage, $42.43; W. C. Stearman, 95c ; Third & Dundas. $1.75; Turnbull Bros., $1; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $47.10; Vancouver City Water AVorks, $8.20; Vancouver Daily Province, $4.60; Araneouver Stationers, $6.60; $ 14,000 00 Carried foncard $ 14,000 00 $ 143,644 22 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 9 V°0'tef SERVICE. Expended. i DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE— Continued. 11. Inspection of Imported and Exported Horticultural and Field Products, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $ 14,000 00 $ 143,644 22 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Western Plant Quarantine Board, $5; Wheeler, Reynolds & Staufler, $57; A. C. Wilson, $1.32; World, Ltd., $4.40; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 1,408 33 Travelling Expenses: F. Adie, $18.73; M. L. Bird, $34.95; H. W. Epps, 70c; D. Gavet, $54.60; AV. J. Graham, $67.10; H. Gutteridge, $38.84; A. Irving. $43.20; W. H. Lyne, $284.37; J. Noble, $131.45; H. F. Olds, $51.22; G. E. AVilkerson, $26.50 751 66 Inspection Fees, Casual Labour, and other Expenses: F. Adie, $224.31; B.C. Assay & Chemical Supply Co., Ltd.. $10; A. Cameron, $21.25; S. Campbell. $55; Canadian National Railways, $64.62; C. A. Cock, $382.95; H. Collart, $408.70; AV. J. Cook, $229.45; R. H. Eby, $74.08; O. T. Goldsmith, $60; H. R. Graham, $265.84; R. AV. Grigor, $88.98; AV. E. Johnson, $147.90; M. A. Kastner, $258.95; King's Printer, $10.50; T. Kirby, $20; J. A. MacDonald, $3.93; II. G. Neelands, $33.80; J. Noble, $1.558.10; J. C. Rykert, $20; A. J. Smith, $20; M. R. Smith, $21.25; T. Steed, $18.85; J. A. Stewart, $20; A. K. Westland, $20; J. J. White, $40; G. E. Wilkerson, $682.50; A. C. Wilson, $48.90; pay-lists, labour, $3,097 7,906 86 New Fumigation Buildings, Materials, Labour, etc.: Canadian National Railways, $214.47; Graham Electric Co., $116.58; G. MacKenzie, $145.16; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $16.22; Smith Bros. & Wilson, $4,797.70; Vancouver Lumber Co., Ltd., $426.74 5,716 87 Total expenditure, Inspection of Imported and Exported Horticultural and Field Products, etc 29,783 72 12. Plant Pathology. Salaries $(2,405) : Plant Pathologist J. AV. Eastham $ 2,280 00 Field Inspector F. J. Welland 125 00 $ 2,405 00 Expenses ($1,110.47) : ) Office Supplies, etc.: American Railway Express Co., $35.36; Botanical Abstracts, $21.82; B.C. Assay & Chemical Supply Co., Ltd., $6.50; B.C. Telephone Co., Ltd., 75c; Brooks-Corning Co., Ltd., $28; Cambridge University Press, $27.20; Chandler & Fisher. Ltd., $29.59; G. S. Coward, $104; E. P. Dutton & Co., $16.76; S. F. Evans, $11; E. Fleming, $17.94; Granville Stationery Co., Ltd., $4.75; W. M. Gow, $2.50; Hudson's Bay Co., $5.10; Imperial Bureau of Mycology, $5.50; Longmans, Green & Co.. $7.06; McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., $2.66; New York Botanical Garden, $4.18; F. Norris & Sons, $15.50; postage, $20.28; ' Provincial Library, $5; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $20.25; Science Press, $6.76; Ward's Natural Science Establishment, $39.90; O. Weigel, $8.81 447 17 Travelling Expenses: J. AV. Eastham, $595.80; F. J. AVelland, $67.50 663 30 Total expenditure, Plant Pathology 3,515 47 13. Entomological and Research, etc. Salaries ($1,860) : Assistant Entomologist M. H. Ruhmann $ 1,860 00 Carried foncard $ 1,860 00 $ 176,943 41 O 10 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 13. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE— Continued. Entomological and Research, etc.—Continued. Brought forward . $ 1,860 00 $ 176,943 41 Expenses ($2,244.37) : Office and Laboratory Supplies : American Phytopathological Society, $5.46 ; R. E. Berry. Ltd., $5.60; C. M. Bigland, $702.41; Burke & James, $20.56; Campbell Bros., $5; C.P.R. Co., $14.73; D. Chapman Co., $2; Defender Photo Supply Co., $4.50; Dominion Express Co., $4.65; Entomological News, $2.65; J. Harwood, $3.50; King's Printer, $7.30; Leckie Hardware, Ltd., $45.55; MacDonald's Drug Store, $2.50; W. J. Nichols. $13.75; O.K. Stationery, $34.70; Okanagan Telephone Co., $55.30; postage, $38; N. AV. Ruhmann, $190; S. C. Smith Lumber Co., Ltd., $9.74; Stewart Photo Supply Co., $62.91; Superintendent of Documents, Washington, $5.70; Taylor Instrument Companies, $6.48; A. H. Thomas Co., $131.81; A'ernon Hardware Co., Ltd., $41.60 Travelling Expenses: M. H. Ruhmann, $789.42; AV. Ruhmann, $38.55 Total expenditure, Entomological and Research, etc 1,416 40 827 97 4,104 37 14. 15. Live Stock Branch. Salaries ($8,774.50) : Commissioner AV\ T. McDonald Assistant Commissioner G. Pilmer Brand Inspector R. Cahilty Clerk F. H. Davey Stenographer F. Brooks Temporary Assistance: L. G. Bryant $35 00 J. A. Cochrane 5 00 T. G. Fairbairn 85 00 O. F. G. Forbes 40 00 .... R. Hamilton $ 35 00 Heslop 180 00 W. Hughes 2 50 Expenses ($2,347.91) : Travelling Expenses: R. Cahilty, $369.15; T. Heslop, $43.10; W. T. McDonald. $1,413.66; G. Pilmer, $522 Total expenditure, Live Stock Branch District Agriculturists. Salaries ($7,170) : District Agriculturists: W. M. Fleming $1,800 00 G. C. Hay $2,160 00 A. L. Hay 1,800 00 Clerks and Stenographers: M. Lauder $900 00 A. P. Woodward $510 00 Expenses ($7,068.40) : Office Supplies, etc.: Anderson Lumber Yard, $3; D. F. Argue, $2.40; Bank of Montreal, $3; Beale & Elwell, $77.50; Beattie & Noble, $2.20; E. B. Bell, $35.10; E. V. Bergin, 90c; B.C. Telephone Co., $94.40; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $2; Canadian National Express, $9.17; Canadian National Telegraphs, $54.24; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $25.20; City Transfer & Warehouse, $19.52; Columbian Co., Ltd., $1.50; Co-op. Supply Department, $5.50; Cowichan Agricultural Society, $256.25; City of Cranbrook, $11; Cranbrook Courier, $12.50; Cranbrook Sash & Door Co., Ltd., $2.70; N. S. Dalgleish, $1.50; Department of Public Print- Carried foncard 2.760 00 1,800 00 1,600 00 1,392 00 840 00 382 50 $ 8,774 50 2,347 91 11,122 41 5,760 00 1,410 00 $ 7,170 00 . $ 7,170 00 $ 192,170 19 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 11 V°o'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. 15. Districts Agriculturists—Continued. Brought forward $ Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. ing, Ottawa, $2; Dominion Express Co., $7.55; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; J. J. Embury, $4; Family Herald, $2 ; Farm & Home, $2 ; Farmers' Advocate, $2 ; Fort George & Alberta Telephone Co., Ltd., $30; J. L. Gordon. $3.25; A. F. Green, $3.50; G. Higginson, $9.50; A. Johnson, $12; Kamloops Board of Trade, $8; City of Kamloops, $2.85; M. Keer, $54; AV. W. Kilby, $180; King's Printer, $54.45; Kootenay Telephone Lines, Ltd., $61.65; A. Lacey, $1.60; F. Lafortune, $12; R. H. Lee, $300; Leith Bros. Hardware Co., $2.10; T. Malone, $68; Market Examiner, $1; R. Miller, $4; Modern Office Supply Co., $3; A. H. Moir, $39.60; Northern Hardware Co., $2.50; F. Parks & Co., $1.90; postage, $190; City of Prince George, $3; Prince George Drug Co., $13.15; Prince George Real Estate Co., $160; A. C. Taylor & Co., $8.50; J. W. Tetlock, $60; Vancouver Daily Province, $18; K. V. Wilson, $7.35 Travelling Expenses: W. M. Fleming, $387.09; A. L. Hay, $2,017.49; G. C. Hay, $1,960.51; R. G. Sutton, $748.03 7,170 00 $ 1,955 28 5,113 12 192,170 19 14,238 40 29,586 20 13,015 59 Total expenditure, District Agriculturists 16. A'eterinary Branch. Salaries ($15,925.64) : Chief Areterinary Inspector A. Knight $ Veterinary Inspectors: W. AV. Alton $1,825 64 D. H. McKay $1,980 00 W. T. Brookes 1,980 00 M. Sparrow7 1,980 00 2,220 00 13,705 64 B. R. Ilsley 1.980 00 S. A. K. White 1,980 00 J. D. Macdonald 1,980 00 $ Expenses ($13,660.56) : Office Supplies, etc.: . American Guernsey Cattle Club, $2.60; Collector of Customs, $7.56; C. H. Dana. $30; McTavish Bros., $20.25; postage, $18; Stevens Co., $9.32 15,925 64 87 73 13,572 83 Travelling Expenses: 0 W. W. Alton, $1,826.50; F. Brindley, $10; AV. T. Brookes, $1,183.29; B. R. Ilsley, $2,174.85; A. Knight, $1,424.26; J. D. Macdonald, $1,600.60; D. H. McKay, $1,540.23; M. Sparrow, $2,160.10; S. A. K. White, $1,652 Total expenditure, Veterinary Branch 17. Poultry Branch. Salaries ($7,835) : Chief Inspector J. R. Terry $ District Poultry Instructors: J. Allen $1,725 00 H. E. AVaby $1,250 00 2,160 0O 4,775 00 900 00 C. Good 1.800 00 Clerk and Stenographer H. Leighton $ Expenses ($5,180.59) : Travelling Expenses: J. Allen, $710.53; C. Good, $2,172.93; J. R. Terry, $915.35; H. E. AVaby, $1,381.78 7,835 00 5,180 59 Total expenditure, Poultry Branch • ■ Carried forvmrd $ 249,010 38 O 12 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. . Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Brought forward $ 249,010 38 18. Soil and Crop Branch. Salaries ($4,934.03) : Chief Instructor C. Tice $ 2,220 00 Assistant Instructor J. B. Munro 1,800 00 Stenographers: A. Stevenson $44 03 M. Walsh $870 00 914 03 $ 4,934 03 Expenses ($8,495.17) : Office Supplies, etc: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., 20c; Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists, $4.40; Chicago Packer, $3.17; Family Herald, $2.05; Farni & Home, $2.02; E. Fleming, $53.09; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $18.81; King's Printer, $402.15; Lands Department, $1.35; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $4.77; F. Norris & Sons, $17; postage, $25 ; Potato Association of America, $2.13; D. Spencer, Ltd., $4.95; Sweeney-McConnell, Ltd., $6.50; C. Tice (sundry accounts). $6.75; Vernon News, Ltd., $3.05; Victoria Gas Co., Ltd.. $1.75 559 14 Travelling Expenses: J. B. Munro, $2,346.72; C. Tice, $1,504.25 3.S50 97 Potato Certification and Seed Improvement, etc : E. R. Bewell, $1.689.01; F. O. Blake. $10; Canadian National I Express, $64; Canadian National Railways, $5.92; C.P.R. Co^ $8.82; W. Carpenter, $20; Comox Creamery Association, $38.75; Dominion Express Co., $79.38; E. & N. Railway Co., $6.97; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $1.25; Fairfield Island Potato Growers' Association, $25; E. Fleming, $19.28; S. H. Hopkins. $32.80; King's Printer, $33.80; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $32.55; A. Macfarlane, $81.20; G. G. Moe, $21.80; P.E. Island Potato Growers' Association. $2.50: W. Sandell, $783.97; Sweeney-McConnell, Ltd., $45.50; H. T. Thompson. $4.50; Victoria Steam Laundry Co., Ltd., $13; F. J. AVelland, $685.06; pay-list, prizes, $380 4.OSS 06 Total expenditure, Soil and Crop Branch 13,429 20 19. Dairy Branch. Salaries ($7,420.96) : Commissioner H. Rive $ 2,520 00 Dairy Instructors: F. Overland $2,100 00 R. J. Ouirie $1,050 00 F. C. Wasson 970 96 4.120 96 Stenographer J. Stewart 780 00 7,420 96 Expenses ($3,745.48) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Assay & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $6.65; B.C. Telephone Co., $31.02; Dairy AVorld, $9.41; E. Fleming, $7.57; AV. S. Fraser & Co.. Ltd.. $9.55; King's Printer, $106.50; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $4.70; F. Norris & Sons, $22; Olsen Publishing Co., $11.53; postage, $25; Public Works Department, $5; G. Rigby, $18.50 257 43 Travelling Expenses: F. Overland. $923.32; R. J. Quirie, $756.60; H. Rive, $1,251.15; F. C. Wasson, $556.98 3,488 05 Total expenditure, Dairy Branch 11.166 44 Carried forward ., $ 273.606 02 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. ■ O 13 Vote' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE— Continued. Brought foncard $ 273,606 02 20. Tubercular Cattle, Compensation, Supplies, Temporary Assistance, etc. Compensation for Tubercular Cattle destroyed ($52,155) : T. A. Airey, $50; D. Alexander, $800; G. M. Alexander, $50; T. Alexander, $50; R. Anderson, $50; Anderson & Gough, $90; J. W. Armstrong, $50; F. Arundel, $200; H. E. Augustine, $40; L. Austin, $400; P. H. Bailey, $40; M. Baher, $45; E. Baker, $50 ; J. Baldwin, $320 ; S. Barkley, $30; F. Barnes, $80; H. Barr, $400; Hon. E. D. Barrow, $535; E. H. Barton, $100; A. W. Beal, $45; H. D. Benson, $100; J. W. Berry & Son, $100; A. K. Billard, $80; J. Black, $40; J. Blacklock, $90; G. I. Blair, $90; R. Booth Estate, $80; E. P. Borden, $50; H. Bose, $50; G. AV. Bowden, $50; C. H. Bowers, $50; O. Bowman, $25; V. R. Bradbrook, $50; J. Brannich, $50; T. H. Brazer, $100; D. O. Bricker, $80; Bridges Bros., $130; Brighouse Estate, $50; At. J. Brock, $50; W. Brooks, $220; J. Brown,. $40; G. H. Bryant, $165; R. A. Bryant, $35; J. Bryce, $900; J. E. Buckingham, $50; AV. H. Buckingham, $125; C. Buckley, $50; Budham Singh, $285; D. B. F. Bullen, $50; E. L. Burgess, $150; G. Burgess, $50; J. Burkart, $50; J. G. Burnett, $45; J. J. Burr, $160; H. J. Burrows, $35; G. Burrows, $150; P. Burrows, $50; E. Butler, $50; A. AV. Butler, $50; F. Cahill, $40; W. Calbrick, $355; J. C. Calhoun, $50; E. Campbell, $40; A. Carcciolo, $25; N. Card, $50; C. E. Carter, $225; T. Cassidy, $50; A. G. Cathro, $50; R. AV. Chalmers, $62.50; G. A. Cheeke, $30; J. C. Christian, $40; A. J. Christie, $250; E. Church, $70; AV. H. Collard, $85; A. Collin, $50; Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co., $287.50; Cook & Tolley, $155; E. Cooney, $120; J. J. Copping, $50; R. Corner, $100; AV. A. Cosier, $705; D. Cossarini, $70; R. AV. Coverdale. $40; R. R. Creber, $50; N. P. Crich, $40; J. Crooks, $45; D. W. Cummings & Son. $150; H. S. Currie, $170; R. Dall, $40; W. E. Davies, $80; W. F. Davies, $200; Dayton Bros., $125; J. S. Deans, $50; L. L. Devoin, $225; J. J. Dickenson, $100; AV. A. Dinsmore, $60; J. E. Dobbie, $50; J. Dolan, $40; J. Donegan, $80; G. Douglas, $25; P. A. Drake, $195; F. Druce, $90; A. Dumas and A. Blacklock, $375; E. A. Dumvill, $50; J. Duncan, $75; J. H. Dunn, $100; AV. J. Dunn, $45; S. W. Easthope, $67.50; C. E. Eckert, $67.50; J. T. Edwards, $40; O. Ehl, $250; H. W. Eickhoff, $385; L. W. Embree, $75; A. Enderby, $280; E. D. Erickson, $40; E. F. Erickson, $50; G. L. Ewing, $50; A. Fachine, $35; F. AV. Fairman, $100; R. A. Fallowfield, $40; T. S. Fallowfield, $50; M. Farrell, $50; A. E. J. Farrow, $50; M. Fee, $40; J. Fetherston, $45; H. M. Field, $515; J. W. Filmer, $135; J. Finnerty, $50; J. Fish, $50; 1. J. J. Fisher, $45; M. Fisher, $15; P. AV. Fisher, $180; P. Fox, $80; W. J. Fraser, $150; H. Frederickson, $62.50; H. E. French, $50; P. French, $75; J. H. Fry, $75; AV. F. Fullagar, $30; K. Fulton, $32.50; B. Gadsden, $970; G. J. and A. G. Gantell. $50; W. E. Gilbert, $30; W. H. Gilchrist. $40; T. Oilman, $45; S. J. Gil- more, $100; Gilmour Bros., $40; C. Godderis, $450; J. Godfrey, $50; T. Godfrey, $50; G. T. Grauer, $220; G. A. Graur, $50; T. Grear, $40; H. Green, $30; R. Greenaway, $50; P. Gregorieff, $50; AV. A. Grigg, $50; R. Gunn; $40; Gurded Singh. $145; J. H. Hacker, $50; Haggerty Bros., $35; J. Hall, $100; H. L. Hallach, $140; W. Hampton, $190; AV. T. Hardwick, $95; O. Harle, $45; A. Hastie, $25; N. O. Hawkins, $250; H. C. Helgesen, $50; T. F. Helgesen, $40; E. Hellam, $25; AV. Hennesey, $40; F. H. Hepper, $470; H. A. Hinks, $90; J. Hoggard, $250; F. Holland, $335; H. Hollans, $185; W. Holman, $40; F. C. Holmes, $50; J. Honeyman, $50; J. E. Hooson, $405; C. E. Hope, $50; J. V. Hosie, $50; J. AV. Howroyd, $40; H. A. Howse, $190; M. Huff, $50; M. Hughes, $525; M. J. Hughes, $100; T. Hughes, $40; A. E. Hull, $85; J. Hutchinson, $50; L. Hutchison, $50; J. Carried forward $ 273,606 02 . O 14 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. 20. Tubercular Cattle, Compensation, Supplies, Temporary Assistance, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $ 273,606 02 Compensation for Tubercular Cattle destroyed—Continued. Isbister, $45; W. B. Jamieson, $50; H. Jasperson, $100; A. O. Jinkerson, $50 ; A. Johnston, $50 ; S. D. Johnston, $145 ; E. Jones, $50; H. Kallock, $50; B. Keer, $100; J. Keery, $25; E. F. Keir, $5 ; Kellaway Bros.. $175; W. J. Kiddell, $245; A. B. King. $80; A. Knauff, $120; J. A. Knauff, $35; H. Korolake, $40; Ladner Estate, $1,210; J. Lafortune. $50; A. Laity, $70; H. M. Lamb. $100; W. E. Lane, $50: J. Laurie, $50; N. Lee, $50; F. Levitt, $50; J. Lock, $40; S. Lockwood, $50; W. Love, $100; O. Loyd, $140; J. B. Lubbock, $40; F. Luff, $150; C. H. Lupton, $40; H. J. Lutley, $145; J. Lynch, $50; C. H. Maber, $240; F. W. Magar, $125; J. Magar, $35; J. Magines, $50; N. Maglio, $45; H. G. Mansfield, $62.50; E. H. Marcotte. $45; A. G. Marshall, $100; J. Marshall, $817.50; H. Massey, $155; W.-Mead, $50; C. Meggitt, $25; W. Mercer, $150; J. J. Mervyn, $27.50; W. W. Michell, $250; J. C. Miller, $50; M. J. Millett, $40; H. A. Mitchell, $100; J. Y. Mitchell, $50; J. H. Moffatt, $50; W. Montgomery, $50; J. H. Moorcraft, $35; ,T. T. Moore, $100; W. A. Moore, $50; P. Morrison, $100; T. Mould. $255; G. S. Muir, $50; A. Munro, $200; E. Munro, $412.50; F. F. Murray, $150; J. Mutch, $150; R. H. Mycock, $25; K. J. MacKenzie, $50; W. MacLean, $100; A. MacMillan, $40; R. J. McBain, $50; G. McClelland, $150; J. J. McClure, $680; R. C. McConkey, $20; A. McDonald, $50; C. McDonald, $35; F. J. and R. I. McDonald, $275; J. McDonald, $40; AV. McGarrigle, $135; J. Mclvor, $50; McKay Bros., $50; R. McKay, $1,820: T. B. McKnult, $30; R. McLaren, $100; J. MeMyn, $425; McRae Bros., $185; J. Nelson, $262.50; O. Nelson, $50; J. Norcross, $150; C. Nosek, $100; Oliver & LeClech Bros.. $80; J. Oliver, $100; E. O'Mara, $30; F. J. O'Reilly, $40; H. F. Page. $125; E. Patten,- $100; L. F. Patterson, $50; A. AV. Pearse. $50; AV. Peddle, $150; W. Pinniger, $40; M. Pintosky, $40; T. H. Porter, $50; E. AV. Powell, $450; H. W. Pritchard, $50; Pvbus Bros., $50; R. Pybus, $45; W. Raines, $50; J. Rainev. $50; Ram Recka. $517.50; Ram Singh. $100; R. Randell. $50; G. T. Rant, $320; E. & T. Raper, $537.50; S. S. Ready, $45; A. E. Richards, $50; H. Richards. $50: J. Richards, $250; F. A. Ricketts, $45; Riverside Farmers' Association, $100; S. Robbins, $45; E. Robinson, $50; F. J. Robinson. $665; J. Robinson, $190; R. J. Robinson, $140; Rockwell & McKenzie, $50; G. Rogers, $310; J. E. Rose, $50 S. A. Rose. $100; W. W. Rose, $100; J. G. Rutherford, $100 P. Sache, $40; J. Salmon. $50; Saoam Singh. $200; AV. J Sashaw, $40; F. Saunders, $40; H. Savage, $20; AV. Savage, $50 W. R. Savage, $100; P. L. Scott, $40; W. Scott-AValker, $460 S. Severinski, $250; J. J. Sharpe, $50; R. H. Sharpe, $50; H. O Shogrere, $125; E. S. Sims, $100; J. Sinol, $40; R. G. Skelton $25; J. Skubal. $250; Smith Bros., $140; H. H. Smith, $100 J. E. Smith, $25; R. Smith, $50; T. D. Smith. $200; AV. T Smith, $20; Soldier Settlement Board, $995; L. F. Solly, $100 F. G. Spencer, $50; F. Spooner, $30; J. Stein, $30; C. J. Stewart. $40; S. D. Stewart, $50; H. J. Sticklan, $40; St. Joseph's Hospital, $200; G. Sturgis, $50; D. Sulli, $50; Sullivan Bros., $50; J. Sutak, $187.50; Sutherland Bros., $50; J. Tamboline. $400; P. F. Tarry, $200; W. R. Telt, $50; J. A. Theriault, $50; D. Thomas, $300; C. A. Thompkins. $50; J. Thompson, $175; A. Thomson. $50; AV. Tilton, $90; H. A'. Tostevin, $50; F. Town- send, $175; J. J. Townsend, $35; AV. N. Townsend, $340; H. Trites, $200; G. Truant. $50; J. Turner, $100; C. E. Tweed, $50; B. Tverman, $60; M. Aralley, $70; H. J. A<"eal, $45; H. Aricars, $25; Vickery & Fisher. $212.50; J. C. Vimpany, $295 ; A. Waddell. $37.50; H. AVade, $100; A. C. Wakeham, $40; W. B. Walker, Carried forward $ 273,606 02 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 15 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE— Continued. 20. Tubercular Cattle, Compensation, Supplies, Temporary Assistance, etc.—Continued. Brought foncard $ 273,606 02 Compensation for Tubercular Cattle destroyed—Continued. $60; A. E. Watts, $250; J. H. Weaver, $245; AV. Weaver, $200; A. R. Webster, $250; G. Weir, $45; G. Wells, $50; J. Welsh, $50; W. R. AVheler, $200; J. T. AVhitback, $25; C. AVhitmore, $150; E. J. AVhittaker, $50; J. Wiley, $480; H. AVilkinson, $100; R. AVilliams. $30; R. Wills, $50; F. J. AVithecombe, $50; AVithers & Bell, $150; W. AVood, $50; AV. H. AVoodward, $500; C. D. Worthington, $50; R. Wright, $30; C. AV. Yapp, $35; W. F. Yeomans, $100; Yorston Bros., $250; A. Young. $50; A. Zink, $50; F. Zink, $50 $ 52,155 00 Sundry Expenses ($1,341.17) : F. S. Burch & Co., $56.64; Canadian Customs, $13.77; C. H. Dana, $119.15; TV. F. Harlton, $6; Jensen-Salsbery Laboratories, Inc., $11.33; King's Printer, $149.75; McTavish Bros., $15.72; Owl Drug Co., $4; Parke, Davis & Co., $943.07; The Stevens Companies, $20.24; AVood-A'allance Hardware Co., $1.50 1,341 17 Total expenditure, Tubercular Cattle—Compensation, Supplies, etc 53,496 17 21. Automobiles and Accessories, etc. Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $5,092; Fraser Motors, Ltd., $25; T. Plimley, Ltd., $638.51; Putnam, Cosens & AVright, Ltd., $17.50 $ 5,773 01 Total expenditure, Automobiles and Accessories, etc 5,773 01 22. Agricultural Fairs, etc. Grants in Aid of Prize-lists, etc ($25,855.50) : Abbotsford-Sumas, $136; Agassiz, $126; Alberni, $85; Aldergrove, $71; Armstrong and Spallumeheen, $649; Arrow Lake, $66; Arrow Park, $30; Boswell, $29; Bulkley Valley, $275; Burquit- lam, $145; Chilliwack, $994; Comox, $234; Cowichan. $443; Crawford Bay. $25; Creston Valley, $107; Delta, $218; Denman Island, $53; East Sooke, $25; Elk Valley and Natal, $64; Fern Ridge, $25 ; Fort St. John, $50 ; Fruitvale. $48; Graham Island, $25; Grand Forks, $90; Hilliers, $66; Houston District, $25; Islands, $73; Kelowna, $58; Kootenay Lake, $71; Ladvsmith, $130 ; Langley, $235 ; Lasquiti Island, $25 ; Lumby, $124 ;* Maple Ridge, $169; Matsqui, $192; Mission, $289; McBride, $34; Nanoose, $73; Nechako, $50; Nelson, $218; Northern B.C., $247; North A'ancouver, $110; North and South Saanich, $302; Peach- land, $19; Pemberton Meadows, $25; Prince George, $259; Pritchard, $74; Qualicum Beach, $25; Revelstoke, $125; Richmond, $130; Rock Creek, $39; Rolla, $100; Royal (New AVestminster, $8,114 ; Salmon Arm and Shuswap, $343 ; Sayward, $25 ; Shawnigan and Cobble Hill, $19; Slocan A'alley, $51; South Salt- spring Island, $25 ; South Vancouver, $82 ; Squamish, $19 ; Surrey District, $252; Terrace, $49; Trail, $105; United Farmers of B.C., $25 ; Vancouver, $5,595 ; Victoria, $3,162 ; AVest Vancouver, $51; AVhonnock, $45; Windermere, $235; AVinlaw United Farmers, $25; Kamloops District Stock-breeders' Association, $333.50 $ 25,855 50 Grants to Poultry-shows ($3,000) : Central Park Poultry Association, $180; Fernie Poultry Association, $150; Grand Forks Poultry Association, $195; Mission City Poultry Association, $240; Nanaimo Poultry Association, $150; Penticton Poultry Association, $180; Provincial Poultry Show, $1,305; Revelstoke Poultry Association, $165; Arernon Poultry Association, $195; A'ictoria Poultry Association, $240 3,000 00 Carried forward $ 28,855 00 $ 332,875 20 O 16 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°o'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. 22. Agricultural Fairs, etc.—Continued. Brought foncard $ 28,855 00 $ 332,875 20 Judging at Fall Fairs ($5,546.49) : H. P. Allberry, $752.90; A. Blair, $42.30; L. B. Bonavia, $61.62; E. E. Carncross, $189.60; E. Carey, $25; A. M. Carter, $215.80; L. M. Cherrington, $59.05; W. H. Cozens, $13.90; Department of Agriculture, Edmonton. $82.45; G. L. Foulkes, $20.15; G. W. Game, $24.75; J. G. Graham, $9.50; E. Greenwood, $428.80; J. L. Hilborn. $6; S. H. Hopkins, $184.45; Mrs. S. H. Hopkins, $68.25; J. Hutchings. $20; W. James, $54.34; J. Kerr, $95.70; C. AV. Kipp, $415.74; AV. M. Kirdy, $32.45; A. Lamb. $60.10; M. E. Lauder. $78.65; J. Mackie. $143; G. G. Moe, $32.80; J. F. Moffatt, $68.85; E. MacDonald. $27.12; G. McDiarmid, $45.35; J. AV. McGillivrav. $66.10; W. McIntyre, $84.40; R. McLean. $16; T. C. Oldershaw, $191.05: H. H. Pitts, $68.15; M. B. Randle, $170.45; H. D. Reid, $268.20; J. R. A. Richards, $29.60; G. A. Robinson, $75.85; R. W. Robinson, $61; E. Rutherford. $175.70; H. Smith, $65.75; J. F. Stevenson, ■ $26.50; H. L. Steves, $54.80; W. Stonehouse, $188.87; E. R. Todd, $6; F. D. Todd, $74; J. A. Turner. $78.35; W. AValker, $107.21; J. Shaw Whitman, $249.45; H. Wilkinson, $54.04; J. F. AVood, $169.65; S. G. AVoolley, $6.75 5,546 49 Sundry Expenses ($473.76) : Canadian National Express, $20.08; Central Transfer. $20.25; C. H. S. Chitty. $71.75; E. & N. Railway Co., $2.28; Grand Forks Gazette, $3.50; G. A. Hankey & Co., Ltd., $29.25; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $110.20; King's Printer. $27.50; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $38.37; D. Mackereth, $141.53; Public AVorks Department, $2.50; D. G. Richardson, $3.55; Arernon Hardware Co., Ltd., $3 473 76 Total expenditure, Agricultural Fairs 34,875 75 23. Farmers' Institutes. Grants in Aid ($4,378.50) : Alberni, $17; Aldergrove, $68; Arrow Lakes, $54.50; Arrow - Park, $19; Avola, $18; Baynes, $15; Bear Creek District, $62; Bella Coola, $71.50; Boswell, $23 ; Brisco, $36; Burns Lake and District, $51; Central Park, $64.50; Chase, $S; Chilliwack, $78.50; Coghlan and District, $27 ; Columbia A'alley, $25 ; Comox. $33 ; Coombs, $53; Coquitlam, $84.50; Cranbrook, $35 ; Crawford Bay, $49; Delta. $88; Denman Island, $32; Dome Creek, $27; Dunster, $24 ; Eagle River Valley, $26; East Sooke, $22; Endako, $21; Fanny Bay, $19: Fernie. $24; Fern Ridge, $50; Forest Grove, $26; Francois Lake, $46; Graham Island, $83; Grand Forks, $58; Grassy Plains, $25; Grav Creek, $18; Hall's Prairie, $43; Hornby Island, $29; Horse Creek. $26: Howe Sound. $37; Islands, $82.75; Kamloops. $39; Kent, $71.50; Kitsumgallum, $88.50; Kootenay Lake, $59.50; Kootenay River, $25; Langley, $25; Lasqueti Island. $23; Lvtton, $24; Magna Bay, $25; Malcolm Island, $16; Maple Ridge, $76.25; Matsqui, $29; Metchosin, $82; Mission City. $69.50; Moberly-to-Donald. $39; Mud River and Beaverlv, $45; McBride, $35; Nanaimo-Cedar, $79; Nechako, $43; Needles, $42; Newgate and District, $18; Newlands, $47; Nichol and Isle de Pierre, $19; North-east Burnaby, $67.50; Northern Okanagan, $51.50; North Vancouver, $59; Notch Hill and Shuswap, $29; Osland, $17; Otter District, $64; Powell River, $38; Prince George, $51.50; Procter and Balfour, $50.50; Qualicum, $38; Robson, $16; Rock Creek, $39; Rose Hill. $49 ; Rossland, $21; Salmon River, $43 ; Sayward, $30 ; Shawnigan, $50; Slocan Valley, $33; Smithers. $45; Sooke, $25; South Bulkley, $14; South Saanich, $78.50; Spallumeheen, $52; Squamish, $23; Strathnaver-Hixon, $23; Strawberry Hill, $56.50; Carried forward $ 367,750 95 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 17 Iy°otef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE— Continued-. 23. Farmers' Institutes—Continued. Brought forward $ 367,750 95 Grants in Aid—Continued. Sunnyside, $26 ; Surrey, $86.50 ; Trout Creek, $37 ; Upper Skeena, $34; Victoria, $70.50; Westbank, $27; Westside-Okanagan, $65; Whaletown, $18; White Creek A'alley, $47; Whonnock, $44; Windermere, $52 ; AVinfield, $25 ; Wistaria, $38 ; Woodpecker, $25 $ 4,378 50 Purchase and Transportation of Pure-bred Stock ($690.58) : P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $3; Colony Farm, $417.80; T. K. Harrap, $36.20; G. C. Hay, $46.03; W. H. Holland, $157.55; Whitney- Griffiths Bros., $30 690 58 Expenses attending Conferences ($1,047.38) : O. B. Appleton, $168.48; J. Bailev, $183.45; R. J. Blackburn, $182.75; J. Brearley, $25; D. O. Bricker, $200.85; AV. Harrison, $142.10; M. P. Williams, $144.75 1,047 38 Sundry Expenses ($758.83) : Canadian National Express, $17.33; Canadian National Live Stock Records, $6.50; Canadian National Railways, $43.05; Holstein-Friesian Association, $1; King's Printer, $320.05; postage, $225; Registrar of Joint-stock Companies, $126; J. F. Smith, $19.90 758 83 Secretary of Institutes ($1,816.20) : C. E. Whitney-Griffiths, 157 days @ $5, $785; expenses, $1,031.20 1,S16 20 Total expenditure, Farmers' Institutes 8,691 49 24. Women's Institutes. Salaries ($1,200) : V. S. MacLachlan $ 1,200 00 Travelling Expenses ($298.25) : V. S. MacLachlan 298 25 Grants in Aid of Flower-shows ($603) : Agassiz, $10; Atchelitz. $6; Armstrong, $10; Arrow Park, $4.75; Boswell-Sanca, $5.25; Burquitlam, $4.75; Burton City, $5.75 ; Cannor, $5.25 ; Cawston, $6 ; Cobble Hill, $5.25 ; Colwood, $6.50; Coquitlam, $6.25; Cowichan, $14; Cranbrook, $26.75; Crawford Bay, $10.50; Creston, $13.75; Denman Island, $4.50; Esquimalt, $17; Fern Ridge, $4; Garden City, $8; Granby, $6; Hatzic, $12.50; Hazelmere, $6.75; Kalamalka, $12.75; Kaslo, $13.25; Kelowna, $15.25; Lake Hill, $7; Langford, $11; Langley Fort, $7.50; Langley Prairie, $10.75; Lazo, $5.50; Lynn Valley, $5.75; Malakwa, $3.75; Metchosin, $6; Milner, $4.50; Mission City, $11.50; Mount Ida, $4.75; Nakusp, $14.25; Nelson and District, $53; New Denver, $6; Otter and District, $4.25; Parksville, $9.75; Peaehland, $14.25; Rock Creek, $6.75; Royal Oak, $7.25; Rutland, $13.75; Salmon Arm, $9.50; Similkameen, $16.50; South Saanich, $7.50; South Vancouver, $10.75; Strawberry Hill, $6.25; Strawberry Vale, $5.50; Surrey, $6.50; Tappen, $7.25 ; Tynehead, $7.75; Upper Sumas, $5.25 ; Valdes Island, $8; Valley, $8; Victoria, $29.50; Vimy, $7.75; West Saanich, $6; Willow Point, $6.75; AVoods Lake, $6.25 603 00 Membership Allowance ($2,372.50) : Agassiz, $20; Alberni, $26; Aldergrove, $31; Armstrong, $20; Arrow Park, $9.50; Atchelitz, $12; Bonnington and South Slocan $17.50; Boswell-Sanca, $21; Burquitlam, $9.50; Burton City, $11.50; Cannor, $10.50; Castlegar, $19; Cawston, $24; Central Park, $17; Chilliwack, $32.50; Clearbrook Road, $13.50; Cobble Hill, $21; Coghlan and District, $19; Colwood, $26; Coquitlam, $12.50; Cowichan, $53; Cranbrook, $51.75; Crawford Bay, $21; Creston and District, $27.50; Denman Island, $9; Esquimalt, $59; Fern Ridge, $8; Garden City, $16; Gordon Head, $19.50; Granby, $24; Haney, $51.50; Harrop and District, $7.50; Hatzic, $50; Hazelmere, $13.50; Hornby Island, $8; Huntingdon, $12; Kala- Carried forward $ 2.101 25 $ 376,442 44 O 18 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE— Continued. 24. AA'omen's Institutes—Continued. Brought forward $ 2,101 25 $ 376,442 44 Membership Allowance—Continued. malka, $50.50; Kaslo and District, $26.50; Kelowna, $30.50; Kootenay VaHey, $7.50; Lake Hill, $2S; Langford, $22; Langley Fort, $30; Langley Prairie, $43; Lazo, $11.50; Lumby and District, $15; Lynn Valley, $11.50; Malakwa, $15; Matsqui, $20.50; Metchosin, $12; Milner, $18; Mission City, $23; Mount Ida, $10; Mount Lehman, $17.50; Nakusp, $2S.50; Naramata, $15; Nelson and District, $78; New Denver and District, $24; North-east Burnaby, $10.50; North Saanich, $21; Okanagan Centre, $29 ; Okanagan Falls, $16 ; Otter District, $17 ; Parksville, $19.50; Peaehland, $28.50; Penticton, $20.50; Pitt Aleadows, $21; Point Grey, $52.50; Poplar Grove, $14; Robson, $19; Rock Creek, $13.50; Royal Oak, $29; Rutland, $27.50; Salmon Arm, $38; Shawnigan, $27; Silver Creek, $7.50; Similkameen, $58; Slocan Valley, $15 ; Sooke and Otter, $14.50; South Saanich, $15 ; South Saltspring, $15.50; South Vancouver, $26.50; Strawberry Hill, $25 ; Strawberry Vale, $22 ; Summerland, $25 ; Surrey, $13 ; Tappen, $28; Tynehead, $15.50; Upper Sumas, $10.50; Valdes Island, $32; Vallev. $32; Vernon and District, $69.75; A'ictoria, $79.50; Vimy, $15.50; AVest Saanich, $24; AVest Summerland, $30; Whaletown, $15; AVillow Point, $13.50; Woods Lake, $25.... 2,372 50 Expenses attending Conference and Advisory Boards, etc. ($2,050.13) : E. N. Applethwaite, $10; J. E. Armishaw, $62.15; F. Baynes. $26.50; L. A. Bell, $11.10; G. M. Bernard, $22.25; C. R. Berry, $15.41; A. Booth, $9; W. F. Booth, $25.10; G. AV. Bradwin, $12.70; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd. (car-tickets), $7; A. Brooks, $11.50; L. M. Brown, $12.30; C. J. Campbell, $19.65; J. Campbell, $27.15; D. Chadsey, $12.85; J. S. Chalmers. $12; L. M. Cherring- ton, $25.35; AV. Clark, $24.20; M. A. Cleasby, $16.65; I. Collie, $17; J. Cousins, $12.90; J. I. Croft, $10.70; M. D. H. Currie, $10.35; B. M. Deacon, $10; S. R. Dowdall, $10.25; J. A. Dryden, $11.50; E. L. du Plessis, $10; V. M. Dyer, $12.75; F. B. Fadden, $37.40; W. Foster, $10; W. Garland Foster, $9; B. Fox, $10.70; 0. M. Foxlee, $12.60; AV. H. Gibson, $11.85; J. L. Gilley,^; 1. Goodfellow, $9; K. II. Green, $10.30; D. A. Griffin, $30.85; M. Hamilton, $20.70; E. M. Hare, $19.15; N. M. Henderson, $124.82; A. Hepburn, $16.40; O. H. Heywood, $16.55; M. M. Huntley, $6.80; H. L. Inkster, $22.10; E. M. Jackson, $10.50; D. E. Jenkins, $14.25; E. H. Keene, $15.90; A. Kennedy, $13.75; S. E. Kidman, $16.55; C. Land, $11.05; M. Lawrie, $13; M. D. Lintott, $27; B. A. Loney, $10.75; M. E. Lyne. $30.25; M. E. Lyne, $113.05; J. Mackenzie, $26.40; C. B. Martin, $13.20; I. Miles, $12.10; M. E. Mitchell, $44; F. Morrison, $11.70; A. Mosely, $25.65; E. M. Mugford, $17.50; R. McConnell, $10.30; H. McGregor, $82.81; H. M. McGuire, $26.40; R. W. McLean, $25.50; M. H. McNaughton. $10.50; M. Neal, $14.95; E. Norman, $16.30; C. Packham, $12.50; S. G. Peden, $9; B. Pipe, $9.54; E. L. H. Pixton, $18.65; E. E. Porter, $17.70; J. H. Porter, $27.60; G. L. Raven, $10; J. Reid, $15.20; M. F. Reid, $18; R. H. Richardson, $9.70; A. Robertson, $12.75; W. Robson, $14.95; T. Rooney, $27; H. Rukin. $19.75; M. Sahlstrom, $11.40; H. P. Salting, $9.50; C. Sanderson, $11.35; M. M. Scoufall, $23.90; M. E. Service, $9; B. J. Sharp, $10.40; M. S. Simonds, $11.75; P. A. Smith, $13.80; R. J. C. Smith, $80; C Spofford, $12.25; C. S. Squires, $3.85; A. B. Taylor, $10.25; A. L. Thomson. $27.85; G. Todrick, $7.95; A. L. Trask, $19.40; T. D. Tucker, $11.20; E. Vince, $9.90; P.. Wallace, $5.90; G. J. C. White, $9; H. AVilson, $22.65; M. Wood, $40.10; A. Woods, $10.50 2,050 13 Sundry Expenses ($1,055.14) : Canadian Farmer, $6; Fletcher Bros., Ltd., $12; C. A. Haynes, $206; T. N. Hibben & Co., $134.39; F. Irvine, $30; King's Printer, Carried forward $ 6,523 88 $ 376,442 44 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 19 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE— Continued. 24. Women's Institutes—Continued. Brought forward $ 6,523 88 $ 376,442 44 Sundry Expenses—Continued. $241.75; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $6; postage, $200; Registrar of Joint-stock Companies, $204; Summerland Methodist Church, $15 1,055 14 7,579 02 Total expenditure, Women's Institutes 25. British Columbia Bee-keepers' Associations. The B.C. Honev Producers' Association, grant, $317.93; The Bee-keepers' Association of B.C., grant, $182.07 ' 500 00 26. British Columbia Dairymen's Association. 2,500 00 27. British Columbia Entomological Society. Grant 250 00 28. British Columbia Fruit-growers' Association. 3,000 00 29. • British Columbia Goat-breeders' Association. 1,000 00 30. British Columbia Poultry Association. Grant 1,500 00 31. British Columbia Stock-breeders' Association. 2,500 00 32. British Columbia Wool-growers' Associations. B.C. AVool-growers' Association, grant, $1,000; Vancouver Island Flock- masters' Association, grant, $250 1,250 00 33. United Seed-growers, Limited. Grant $ 5,000 00 Less refunded by Dominion Government 2,500 00 2,500 00 34. Departmental Exhibits. Sundry Expenses ($1,860.46) : Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $5.45; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $35.71; Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd., $4.50; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $6; Burke & AVood, Ltd., $293.50; C.P.R. Co., $136.10; Central Transfer, $252; H. Cooley & Son, $10.10; Crossland Bros., $65; Dominion Express Co., $12.44; E. Fleming, $12.50; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $97.57; Hawkins & Hayward, $25.94; Langley District Exhibit, $54.15; Lemon-Gonnason Co.. Ltd., $63.60; E. B. Marvin & Co., $2.60; Mellor Bros., Ltd., $13.25; City of New AVestminster, $22; Northern Electric Co., $1.54; AV. E. Peirce, $197.10; Public AVorks Department, $73.78; V. C. Russell, $42; A. H. Shotbolt, $220.85; D. Spencer, Ltd., $23.08; G. I. Thornton, $177.70; W. B. Young, $12 1,860 46 35. Compensation re Foul-brood in Bees. D. Alexander, $5; A. M. Black, $16.50; J. C. Booth, $10; I. C. Campbell, $29.40; D. E. Clarke, $117.25; H. C. Derrick, $40; J. H. T. Ellison, $7; H. J. Hillis, $20; R. B. Homersham, $60; J. H. How, $12.50; C. Johnson, $4.25; Carried foncard $ 400,881 92 O 20 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. service. Expended. 35. 36. 37. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued. Compensation re Foul-brood in Bees—Continued. Brought forward R. W. Keegan, $5; J. J. Kelly, $6; A. C. Kemp, $5; H. J. Kirkland, $20; T. E. Knapp, $10; T. Lambert, $40; W. C. Mitchell, $12.50; D. Mowat, $10; W. Mutch, $10; F. W. McGregor, $5; J. McPherson, $7.50; A. McRostie, $24; A. F. Overs, $42; A. T. Park, $21.25; S. P. Perepeluk, $26; T. Renwick. $20; C. Richardson, $41.75; J. Sargentson, $10; A. G. Service, $4; A. J. Shaw, $35.20; AV. M. Smith. $168; F. B. Stacey, $18; C. E. Thompson, $7.50; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $511.51; U.S. Department of Agriculture, $1.50 Control of Noxious Weeds and Destruction of Pests, etc. Baynes District Farmers' Institute, $T.38; C.P.R. Co., $158.27; A. T. Coleman, $3.75; F. Hinder, $20; M. Jesty, $11.25; P. Kristinuk, $28; C. AV. Mohr, $5; R. McLeod, $18.75; AV. M. Scott, $7; W. H. Smith, $9.40; L. Thompson, $26.65 Western Canada Live Stock Union. 400,881 92 Grant 1,383 61 295 45 ' 250 00 38. Incidentals and Contingencies. B.C. Fruit-growers' Association, $500; Graham Island East Coast Farmers' Institute, $136.60; Peace River Co-op. Creamery Association, $1,000; Ucluelet Farmers' Institute, $35 38a. Land Settlement Board. Grant to cover deficit as at 31st December, 1922, made up as follows:— 1917, $1,534.53: 1918, $15,197.14; 1919, $51,856.52; 1920,. $96,736.85; 1921, $186,088.93; 1922, $124,795.49 39. Grants to Settlers in Aid of Purchase of Stumping-powder for Land-clearing Purposes. 40. 42. Grants 1,671 60 476.209 46 20,683 75 Exhibit for B.C. House in London—Labour, Material, etc. A. Adams, $3.40; R. V. Agur, $7.77; J. Bellamy, $5; C.P.R. Co., $15.20; Can. AArestern Cooperage, Ltd., $84.45; Central Transfer, $33; G. Chapman, $2; J. A. Coatham, $3; H. Cooley & Son, $15.85; K. A. Davenport, $5; Dominion Express Co., $7.30; E. & N. Railway Co., $90.04; AV. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $4.34; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $3.50; J. Jackson, $5 ; A. Johnston, $5; Kamloops District Co-op. Growers' Union, $35.80; Keremeos Growers' Co-op. Association, $28.45; Keremeos Packing Co., $9.75; Kendall & Co., $3.50; Kettle Valley Railway Co., $10.29; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $105.11; W. G. Littlejohn, $1.50; E. B. Marvin & Co., $9.90; Mellor Bros., Ltd., $5; McTavish Bros.; $59.88; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, $181.53; AV. A. Nevird, $5.15; Penticton Fruit-growers' Union, $1; Richter Street Greenhouses, $5.50; Rithet Consolidated, Ltd., $10.35; W. M. Ross. $2.35; Royal Mail Steam Packet Co., $223.03; W. F. Salsbury, $3.40; T. Shotbolt, $10.05; H. H. Thompson, $2.40; G. I. Thornton, $1,416.77; United States Glass Co., $165.40; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $10.80 1 By cash 2,596 76 27 00 Total expenditure, Exhibit for B.C. House in London, England Services hitherto Paid from Dominion Government Grant under "Agricultural Instruction Act." 2.569 76 C.P.R. Co., $3.40: W. C. Edmundson, $ (a.) Seed Fair, etc. Central Transfer, $155.65; A. Ditton, $16; 55.64; E. Fleming, $35; AV. S. Fraser & Co., Carried forward 903,945 55 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st'April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 21 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE—Continued, 42. Services hitherto Paid from Dominion Government Grant under " Agricultural Instruction Act "—Continued. (a.) Seed Fair, etc.— Continued. Brought forward $ 903,945 55 Ltd., $7.66; King's Printer, $58.30; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $68.49; Miller & Patterson, $20; J. S. McMillan, $5.25; Peirce Show Card Co., $36; D. Spencer, Ltd., $53.95; J. Travis, $50.75; F. Wooster, $2.37 $ 578 46 (b.) Horticultural Demonstration and Competitions, etc. A. J. F. Anderson, $12; B. Anderson, $18; Armstrong Advertiser, $6.40; R. E. Berry, Ltd., $3.30; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $4 ; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $67.38; C.P.R. Co., $13.66; I. Ford, $3 ; Hardie Manufacturing Co., $1.11; J. H. Harragin, $6; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $22.82 ; Kelowna Courier, $6 ; Kelowna Growers' Exchange, $18; P. E. Knowles, $1.50; E. B. Marvin & Co., $9.50; McTavish Bros., $5.15; Observer P. & P. Co., Ltd., $3.20; Oliver Chemical Co., $12; Penticton Herald, $14.40; J. R. Peters, $97.70; D. M. Rattray, $3.60; AV. Rennie Co., Ltd.. $2.60; Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $15.75; N. S. Richards, $16.10; Salmon Arm Farmers' Exchange, $6.55; Scott & Peden, $8.72; A. H. Shotbolt, $5; AV. Slater, $4.50; J. F. Stainton, $3.50; AV. Teesdale. $1.50; H. H. Thompson, $16.10; R. Turner, $36; G. A. Vantreight, $49.95; Vernon Fruit Union, $38; Vernon Hardware Co., Ltd., $1.50; A'ernon News P. & P. Co., $51.25; Victoria Chemical Co., Ltd., $49.88 635 62 (c.) Egg-laying Contest—Labour, Supplies, etc. R. Adam, $4; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $139; Canadian Poultry World, $150; S. G. Copeland, $49; Dominion Express Co., $13.53; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $13.25; E. Fleming, $5.32; A. I. Johnson & Co., $1.25; King's Printer, $64; H. E. Marconini, $31.50; F. Mellor, $76.25 ; Reliable Transfer, $20.50 ; Scott & Peden, $12; W. H. Stroyan (salary), $1,281; AV. H. Stroyan (sundry accounts), $33.24; Sylvester Feed Co., $36.50; Victoria Feed Co., Ltd., $39.25; pay-list, prizes, $85 2,054 59 (A.) Dairying and Co-w-testing. G. H. Thornberry (salary $1,800, expenses $1,108.98), $2,908.98; Alberta Dairy Supplies. Ltd., $25; B.C. Assay & Chemical Supply- Co., Ltd., $38.25; Central Creameries of B.C., Ltd., $12,74 ; College of Agriculture, Madison, U.S.A., $1; E. W. Cook, $25 ; H. J. Crowe, $150; DeLaval Co., Ltd., $61.85; Grandview Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $4.95;-G. G. Grimes, $13.25; Hafer Machine Co., $10.90; Hudson's Bay Co., $13.70; Jersey Bulletin & Dairy AVorld, $2.65; King's Printer, $170; A. G. Knocker, $16.17; J. E. Medd, $4.90; T. A. Menzies, $13.10; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $5.98; AV. S. Paterson, $94.99; AV. A'. S. Robb, $60; H. Rive (sundry accounts), $51.44; AV. Rose, $39.80; AV. Scouten, $13.30; J. S. Thompson, $4.50; H. Turnbull, $49.91; AV. AVilson, $7; Langley-Surrey Cow-testing Association, $600; Comox A'alley Cow- testing Association, $600; Okanagan Cow-testing Association, $600; Richmond Cow-testing Association, $600; Chilliwack Cow-testing Association, $600; Upper Sumas Cow-testing Association, $250 7,049 36 (e.) Bee-keeping. Apis Club, $2.59; Bacterol, Ltd., $7.80; Brett P. & P. Co., Ltd., $1.90; B.C. Telephone Co., $24.20; Dominion Express Co., $3.90; A. AV. Finlay (salary), $1,430; A. AV. Finlay (expenses), $1,276.29; Horticultural Publishing Co., $1.02 ; Hurndall & Co., $1.60; Jackson Printing Co., $7.75; A. Keir, $4.30; King's Printer, $45.15; Kootenay Times, $10.26; R. H. Maber, $15; postage, $49.50; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $2.75; J. F. Roberts (salary), Carried forward $ 10,318 03 $ 903,945 55 O 22 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE— Continued. 42. Services hitherto Paid from Dominion Government Grant under " Agricultural Instruction Act "^Continued. (e.) Bee-keeping—Continued. Brought forward $ 10,318 03 $ 903,945 55 $475; J. F. Roberts (expenses), $688.25; A. I. Root Co., $5.10; W. J. Sheppard (salary), $1,800: AV. J. Sheppard (expenses), $766.63; A. H. Shotbolt, $4; G. Thompson, $3; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $1.25; T. H. Waters & Co., $1.50; P. B. Willits & Co., $1.25 6,641 99 (f.) Boys' and Girls' Clubs. Cranbrook Sash & Door Co., Ltd., $10; Dean Bros., $13.13; H. A. Hincks, $16.35; S. H. Hopkins, $22.95; A. G. Jackson, $52.50; H. L. Martin, $18.33; A. H. Pain, $15.59; H. E. Waby, $14.84; B. C. Walker, $13.78; A. F. Wells, $16.80; prizes, $489.31 683 5S (g.) Agricultural Journal and Publications. R. Anderson, $480; J. J. Hemburv, $4.75 ; H. Hara, $2.50; King's Printer, $3,668.10; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $301.33 4,456 68 $ 22,100 28 By Dominion Government Grant 20,614 31 ■ 1,485 97 Statutory Expenditure. " Pound District Act Amendment Act, 1918," See. 2. R. C. Carruthers. $125.35; H. Cox, $109.15; A. W. DaMeish, $374.11; G. C. Goulding, $36.85; G. D. Marshall, $19.30; A. R. Mudie, $31.75 696 51 " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1920," Sec. 2. Vancouver Milling & Grain Co., Ltd 45 00 Total expenditure, Department of Agriculture $ 906.173 03 DEPARTMENT OF THE xVTTORNEY-GENERAL. 43. Attorney-General's Office. Salaries ($10,610.68) : The Attorney-General Hon. A. M. Manson $ 7.500 00 Secretary L. A. Menendez 2,040 00 Assistant Secretary M. McQueen 148 96 Clerk and Stenographer F. Wright 921 72 $ 10,610 68 Expenses ($2,626.16) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co.. $313.52; Canada Legal Directory. $5; Canada Newspaper Co., Ltd., $9; C.N. Telegraphs. $8.35; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $122.31; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12? Columbian Co., Ltd., $6; Department of Public Printing and Stationery. Ottaw7a, $8.50; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $2.16; G.N.W. Telegraphs. $512.91; International Press, Ltd., $10; King's Printer, $373.05; Lands Department. $4.50; Law Society of B.C., $20; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $10.27; postage, $139.24 ; Prince Rupert Daily News, $12; Public Works Department, $1.25; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Vancouver Daily Province, $6; Vancouver Daily Sun, $6; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $5.60; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $1.45; The AVorld, Ltd., $6; World's Menace Publishing Co., $1.50 - 1.608 61 Carried forward - $ 12,219 29 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 23 No. of A'ote. SERVICE. Expended. 43. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Attorney-General's Office—Continued. Brought forward $ 12.219 29 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses: Hon. A. M. Manson, $866.55; L. A. Menendez, $151 1,017 55 Total expenditure, Attorney-General's Office 44. $ 13,236 84 General Office. Salaries ($20,959.83) : Deputy Attorney-General AV. D. Carter i Legislative Counsel A. V. Pineo Departmental Solicitor J. W. Dixie Chief Clerk W. B. Colvin Accountant AV. F. Bridge Clerks and Stenographers: I. N. Fulton $260 00 A. L. Marquart $769 03 E. Hopkins 176 61 K. G. McDonald 74 19 M. A. Lawson 900 00 H. Simpkin 600 00 Junior Clerk A. O. Cooke 4,920 00 4,920 00 3,720 00 2.100 00 1,800 00 2,779 83 720 00 $ 20,959 83 Expenses ($3,718.10) : Office Supplies, etc.: Allward & AVebster, $12; B.C. Financial Times, $2; B.C. Telephone Co., $345.65; Bruff & Garrett, $5; Burroughs & Co., Ltd., $83.10; Butterworth & Co., Ltd., $55; Canada Law Book Co., Ltd., $168.03; Canada Legal Directory, $5; Canadian Law List Publishing Co., $5 ; Canadian Office Appliance & Supply Co., $58.50; C.N. Express Co., $3.90; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $98.34; Clarke & Stuart Co., $12.87; Carswell Co., Ltd., $115.40; Department of Public Printing and Stationery, Ottawa, $1.50; Deputy Registrar, Regina, $8; Diggon's, 50c ; Dominion Express Co., $2.15; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $5.52; G.N.W. Telegraphs, $158.35; King's Printer, $1,079.57; Law Society of B.C., $60; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $371.30; postage, $284.22; Public Works Department, $29.50; Smith & Champion, $5.25; Society of Comparative Legislation, $9.74; United Typewriter Co., $2.10; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $2.78; AVrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 3,000 27 Travelling Expenses : W. D. Carter, $255.83; J. W. Dixie, $462 717 83 Total expenditure, General Office 24,677 93 45. Joint-stock Companies Branch. Salaries $9,480.71) : Registrar H. G. Garrett ... Chief Clerk AV. L. Llewellyn Stenographers: M. A. Astley $318 71 M. Burtholme 390 00 N. Davies 768 56 N. C. Gibson 175 00 Junior Clerk P. J. Mulcahv Office-boy T. E. Pollard F. K. Healy $960 00 W. H. Kelly 11 90 L. M. Kinloch 579 85 Expenses ($4,440.13) : Office Supplies, etc.: Carswell Co., Ltd., $51.75; Department of Public Printing Carried forward Collector of Customs, $2.04; and Stationery, Ottawa, $1; 3,919 92 1,800 00 3,204 02 76 77 480 00 $ 9,480 71 . $ 9,480 71 $ 37,914 77 O 24 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 45. Joint-stock Companies Branch—Continued. Brought foncard . $ 9,480 71 $ 37,914 77 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $6.25; Drake Hardware Co., 50c; King's Printer. $3,103.66; Lemon- Gonnason Co., Ltd., $6.10; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $69.25; postage, $893.36; Public AVorks Department, $93.84; R. W. L. ■ Tibbits, $1.75; United States Corporation Co., $20; United Typewriter Co., $178.53; AVeiler Bros., Ltd., $2.10; AVrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 Total expenditure, Joint-stock Companies Branch 4,440 13 13,920 84 46. Insurance Branch. Salaries ($5,710.80) : Superintendent J. P. Dougherty $ 3,600 00 Clerk I. E. Kenworthy 1,400 00 Stenographers: M. Astley $130 00 G. Thorpe $260 00 M. Burtholme 125 80 515 80 Temporary Assistance Civil Service Commission 195 00 $ 5,710 80 Expenses ($4,303.23) : Office Supplies, etc.: Alfred M. Belt & Co.. $61.50; B.C. Financial Times, $2; Public Works Department, $68.76; Canadian Insurance, $2; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $25.01; Dominion Express, 55c ; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co.. $15; Evre & Spottiswoode, Ltd., 55c; G.N.W. Telegraphs, $2.60; King's Printer, $1,736.76; Law Society of B.C., $20; Lemon-Gonnason Co.. Ltd., $5; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $128.25; Monetary Times, $3; postage, $561.25; Public Works Department, $12.50; Stone & Cox, $2; United Typewriter Co., $170.70; Arancouver Fire Insurance Agents' Co., $1.50 2.818 93 Travelling Expenses: J. P. Dougherty 1,484 30 Total expenditure, Insurance Branch 10,014 03 47. " Fire Marshal Act." Salaries ($6,712.50) : Fire Marshal J. A. Thomas Deputy Fire Marshal A. A. MacDonald Stenographers: D. M. McKeating $780 00 K. C. Williamson $832 50 Expenses ($2,107.52) : Office Supplies, etc.: Brooks-Corning Co.. Ltd., $152; Burroughs Adding Machine, $15.96; Deputy Minister of Finance. $664.31; Dixon & Murray, $16.18; Dominion Association of Fire Chiefs, $3; Dominion Express Co., $14.55; Electric Supply & Contracting Co., 60c; Fire Engineer, $2.50; Georgia Pharmacy, Ltd., $4.80; Graham Electric Co., $23.80; A. D. Kean, $18; King's Printer, $848.30; A. A. MacDonald, $6.36; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd.. $35; National Fire Protection Association, $10; postage, $45.62; Storey & Campbell. $14.75; telegraphs and telephones. $119.92; United Typewriter Co., $15; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 $ 3.000 00 2,100 00 1,612 50 $ 6,712 50 2.020 65 Carried forward. .% 8,733 15 $ 61,849 64 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 0 25 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 47. Fire Marshal Act "—Continued. Brought forward $ 8,733 15 $ 61,849 64 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses: A. A. MacDonald, $1,028.88; J. A. Thomas, $1,541.37 Upkeep of Autos: Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., $5; Granville Vulcanizing Co., Ltd., $6.15; A. A. MacDonald, $4.10; J. F. Morris, $159.42; Mutch's Tire Co., 50c; Pattison Motors. Ltd., $1,986.37; Senkler's Service Station, $104.83; A. C. Sutton, $4; C. B. Thomas, $37.50 4,878 12 Fire Report Fees and Expenses: Pay-lists 899 92 Fire Inquiries, etc.: W. Barton, $4; S. Cline, $10; A. Davidson, $157.50; J. Gilbert, $25.05; E. Gray, $8.10; H. Hogan. $7; C. Kench, $4.10; A. Leighton, $64.50; P. J. Mackay, $305.85; F. G. Perry, $31.35 ; L. Trueman, $6 ; United Typewriter Co., $13.75 ; A'. D. Webb, $40.55; J.A.Williams, $2.85; pay-list (witnesses), $77.90 758 50 $ 15,269 69 Less transferred to " Fire Marshal Act" Fund 6,449 67 Total expenditure, " Fire Marshal Act" 8,820 02 48. Municipal Branch. Salaries ($5,650) : Inspector of Municipalities R. Baird Clerk E. C. AVilderspin Stenographer M. McPhail 3,240 00 1,600 00 810 00 $ 5,650 00 Expenses ($1,569.73) : Office Supplies, etc: B.C. Telephone Co., $95.84; Burroughs & Co., $27.75; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $20.21; Citizens' Research Institute of Canada, $10; Diggon's, 50c.; Dominion Express Co., $1.85; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $6.25; G.N.W. Telegraphs, 30c; King's Printer, $628.53; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $78; Monetary Times, $3; Municipal Review of Canada, $2; McLean Publishing Co., Ltd., $5; National Municipal League, $5; postage, $91.12; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $16.75 992 10 Travelling Expenses: R. Baird 577 63 Total expenditure, Municipal Branch 7,219 73 49. Censor of Moving Pictures. Salaries ($12,126.80) : Censor AV. Hepburn $ 2,820 00 Assistant Censors: J. Flett $1,700 00 L. M. Patterson $1,600 00 J. A. Smith 1,800 00 5.100 00 Inspector W. A. Oswald 1,800 00 Operator AV. Myers 1,440 00 Clerk and Stenographer S. C. Gaines 1,005 00 Stenographer A. Hope 76 00 Carried forward . $ 12,241 00 $ 77,889 39 O 26 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. 49. Censor 'of Moving Pictures—Continued. Brought forward $ 12,241 00 $ 77,889 39 Salaries—Continued. Temporary Assistance: J. Flood $7 20 E. AVilliams $3 60 10 SO $ 12,251 80 Less part salary S. C. Gaines charged to Vote No. 82 125 00 12,126 80 Expenses ($1,623.21) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $13.50; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $12.58; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $11.03; Dominion Express Co., $2.91; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $7.50; Film Daily. $10.17; R. J. Foster, $115; Gault Bros., Ltd., $8.54; G.N.W. Telegraphs, $9.81; W. Hepburn (exchange on cheques), $2.15; G. H. Hewitt Co.. Ltd., $25; King's Printer, $184.37; Knowlton's, Ltd., $1.50; Moving Picture World, $3.60; postage, $11.91; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $5 424 57 Travelling Expenses : W. Hepburn, $150.15; W. A. Oswald, $619.30 769 45 Machine Supplies: Baird Motion Picture Machine Co., $167.55; Bogardus- Wickens, Ltd., $1.10; J. Brown, $15; Burns Drug Co., Ltd., $3.50; Campbell & Grill, $2.25; Canadian General Electric Co., $6.67; W. AV. Caverley, $8; Collector of Customs, $5.25; Electric Supply & Contracting Co., $3.90; Gault Bros., Ltd., $7.59; Graham Electric Co., $38.50; C. Greenwood, $20; W. T. McArthur & Co., Ltd., 30c; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $8.95; Storey & Campbell $2.25; Turnbull Bros., $63.63; United Electric Co., Ltd., $74.75 429 19 Total expenditure, Censor of Moving Pictures 13,750 01 Sheriffs' Offices. 50. A'ancouver. Salaries ($9,285) : Sheriff C. Macdonald $ 4,120 00 Deputy Sheriff G. AV. Robertson 2,100 00 Process Servers: T. Cosford $116 00 J. Pool :$194 00 A. P. Morris .... 10 00 320 00 Clerks : J. Diggle $1,080 00 AV. S. Turner ....$700 00 D. McGregor .. 380 00 2,160 00 Stenographers: M. D. Balkwill..$241 13 N. Falconer $343 87 585 00 $ 9,285 00 Expenses ($1,071.37) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $75.93; Burroughs Adding Machine Co.. $4.94; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $6.60; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $4; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $61.88; Dominion Express, $7.10; G.N.AV. Telegraphs, 30c; Henderson Directory Co., $15; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $4; Hotel Grosvenor, $21.80; King's Printer, $206.69; Lands Department, 33c; C. Macdonald (exchange on cheques). $8.95; postage, $111.32; United Typewriter Co., $1 529 84 Carried forward $ 9,814 84 $ 91,639 40 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 27 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Sheriffs' Offices—Continued. 50. A'ancouver—Continued. Brought forward $ 9,814 84 $ 91,639 40 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses: J. Pool, $2.80; W. S. Turner, $1.60; B.C.E.R. Co. (car tickets), $273.80; City of North Vancouver (ferry tickets), $8 Upkeep of Autos: Brown Auto Repair & Storage, Ltd., $3; Crawford Battery Co., Ltd., $2.50; Gray-Campbell, Ltd., $1.75; Kerrisdale Vulcanizing Co., $45.08; Knight-Higman Motors, Ltd., $188.60; Strathcona Garage, $4.65 ; A. Teesdale, $9.75 541 53 Total expenditure, Sheriff's Office, Vancouver $ 10,356 37 51. Victoria. Salaries $7,212) : Sheriff H. AV. Goggin $ 3,000 00 Deputy Sheriff R. Sangster 2,100 00 Process Server C. de Macedo 1,212 00 Stenographer B. de Macedo 900 00 Expenses ($651.02) : $ 7'212 00 Gffice Supplies, etc.: B.C. Land & Investment Agency, $210; B.C.E.R. Co., $7.70; B.C. Telephone Co., $125.60; Carswell Co., Ltd., $9.35; City Dye Works, $2; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $30; W. AV. Duncan, 75c; AV. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., 92c; Hibben-Bone Co., 35c; G. Johnston, $3; King's Printer, $80.40; Law Society of B.C., $7.50; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $1.55; Plimley & Ritchie, Ltd., $1.95 ; postage, $50.27; Public Works Department, $5; Quality Press,- $5.23; Reliable Transfer. 50c; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $26.25; Sweeney-McConnell, Ltd., $1.25; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 579 57 Travelling Expenses: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $58.90; Plimley & Ritchie Co., Ltd., $12.55 71 45 Total expenditure, Sheriff's Office, Victoria $ 7,863 02 52. Sundry Sheriffs. Allowances and Office Supplies, etc ($6,516.41) : Cariboo: E. S. Peters, $750; Central Interior Printing Co., $2; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; Fort George & Alberta Telephone & Electric Co., $36; T. Hughes, $14; Mclnnis & Wilson, $49.21; postage, $4.42 $ 858 13 Grand Forks: T. A. Taggart, $600; postage, $5.03 605 03 Kamloops: W. F. Wood, $750; B.C. Telephone Co., $54; Dominion Telegraphs, $1.05; King's Printer, $1.10 806 15 Nanaimo: * C. J. Trawford, $600; B.C. Telephone Co., $65.40; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; King's Printer, $5; postage, $5.20 678 10 Carried foncard $ 2,947 41 $ 18,219 39 $ 91,639 40 0 28 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Sheriffs' Offices—Continued. 52. Sundry Sheriffs—Continued. Brought forward $ 2,947 41 $ 18,219 39 $ 91,639 40 Allowances and Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Nelson: J. H. Doyle, $750; B.C. Telephone Co., $66; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50 818 50 New Westminster: H. P. McMartin, $750; B.C. Telephone Co., $84-, C.P.R. Telegraphs, $5; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50 ; G.N.AV. Telegraphs, 64c ; King's Printer, $20.90; postage, $10.66 873 70 North-east Kootenay: D. P. Kimpton, $600; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50 602 50 Prince Rupert: J. Shirley, $600; City of Prince Rupert, $59; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; postage, $7.20 668 70 Revelstoke: P. C. Rankin, $600; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; King's Printer, $3.10 .... 605 60 Total expenditure, Sundry Sheriffs 6,516 41 Total expenditure, all Sheriffs' Offices 24,735 80 Official Guardian, Vancouver. Salaries ($2,700) : Official Guardian H. O. Alexander $ 1,800 00 Clerk A. Crawford 900 00 $ 2,700 00 Expenses ($93.31) : H. O. Alexander, $14.85; Dominion Express Co., $2.65; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $12.50; King's Printer, $63.31 - 93 31 Total expenditure, Official Guardian, Vancouver 2,793 31 54. Legal Offices Branch. Salaries ($4,221.60) : Inspector of Legal Offices H. J. Crane $ 3,240 00 ' Clerk and Stenographer F. A. Dawson 808 06 Stenographer G. J. Thorpe 173 54 $ 4,221 60 Expenses ($680.90) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co.. $85.44; Burroughs & Co., $27; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $19.56; Dominion Express Co., $2.50; G.N.W. Telegraphs, $15.98; King's Printer, $191.91; Law Society of B.C., $20; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $5; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., $34.50; postage, $44.06; Smith & Champion, $7; United Typewriter Co., $1.25; A'ictoria Book & Stationery Co., $65.25 519 45 Travelling Expenses: H. J. Crane 161 45 Total expenditure, Legal Offices Branch , 4,902 50 Carried forward ,• $ 124,071 01 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 29 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 55. 56. 124,071 01 DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Brought forward Land Registry Offices. Kamloops. Salaries ($23,165.39) : Registrar E. S. Stokes $ 2,940 00 Deputy Registrar and Chief Clerk C. Outhett 1,800 00 Surveyors: F. A. Phillips ....$286 66 A. Thompson ..$1,466 63 1,753 29 Clerks: A. D. Allen ....$ 421 94 J. Marshall ....$1,719 96 E. AV. Clark .... 1,500 00 AV. Macfarlane 1,560 00 N. Connolly .... 780 00 M. Pott 1,380 00 H. C. Francis.. 1,475 82 R. S. Sears .... 1,440 00 L. H. Fullagar 1.500 00 R. T. Thorburn 1,522 56 J. H. Jackson.. 1,257 58 14,557 86 Stenographers : M. J. Hall $297 74 M. M. Kelly —$960 00 J. AVinterbottom 826 50 J. Zapham 30 00 2,114 24 Expenses ($2,773.26) : Office Supplies, etc.: E. V. Bergin, 50c; B.C. Telephone Co., $66; G. J. Brown, $2.50; Burroughs & Co., $27; C.N. Telegraphs, $1.18 ; N. S. Dalgleish, $6.96 ; Dominion Express Co., $82.51; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $10.63; J. L. Gordon, $10.85; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $5.08; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $125 ; Kamloops Telegram. $24.50; King's Printer, $1,400.03; Law Society of B.C., $15; J. Milton Estate, $3.59; F. Morris Express & Cartage Co., $4.38; postage, $902; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $121 Travelling Expenses: A. Thompson By cash 23,165 39 2,808 71 18 95 25,993 05 54 40 Total expenditure, Kamloops Land Registry Office $ 25,938 65 Nelson. Salaries ($11,957.97) : Registrar A. AAr. Idiens Chief Clerk C. J. McGuigan Surveyor AV. C. P. Heathcote Clerks : A. D. Allen ....$1,018 06 R. Morrow ....$1,500 00 J. Cotter 1,500 00 Stenographers: V. B. Gould $195 00 S. C. Ross, $29 30 B. E. Miller 675 00 Janitors: J. S. Goulding $40 65 G. AValton $1,080 00 $ 2.580 00 1,680 00 1.659 96 Expenses ($2,502.14) : Office Supplies, etc : B.C. Plumbing & Heating Co., $2.05; B.C. Telephone Co., $75.50; Burroughs & Co., $27.75; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $21.26; City Drug & Stationery Co., 4,018 06 899 30 1,120 65 $ 11,957 97 Carried foncard $ 11,957 97$ 25,938 65 $ 124,071 01 0 30 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 56. 57. 58. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Land Registry Offices—Continued. Nelson—Continued. Brought forward $ 11,957 97 $ 25,938 65 $ 124,071 01 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. $1; Dominion Express Co., $60.45; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $4.48; A. Haggart & Son, $1; Hipperson Hardware Co., $1.95; Howe Electric Co., $21.10; Hudson's Bay Co., $38.50; King's Printer, $1,094.75; H. R. Kitto, 50c ; Kootenay Steam Laundry, $8.40; Law Society of B.C., $15: Macdonald Cartage & Fuel Co., $214.20; City of Nelson, $72.35; News P. & P. Co., Ltd., $100.65; Office Specialty Co., $222; postage, $446; Remington Typewriter Co.. $1.85; Rutherford Drug Co., 60c; T. H. Waters & Co., Ltd., $43.25 2,474 59 Travelling Expenses: A. D. Allen 27 55 Total expenditure, Nelson Land Registry Office 14,460 11 New Westminster. Salaries ($25,264.76) : Registrar T. O. Townlev $ 3,420 00 Deputy Registrar R. H. Cheyne 2,220 00 Surveyors: J. H. Disney—$1,659 96 A. Thompson ....$125 00 1,784 96 Cashier C. P. Latham 1,659 96 Clerks: C. E. Annan- G. Smith $1,659 96 dale $1,500 00 A. T. Turnbull 1,440 00 D.E. McPhaden 1,500 00 F. G. Watts— 1,599 96 J. AV. Nelson .. 1.599 96 L. F. AVilliams 1.500 00 A.H.Siver\vrightl,599 96 12,399 84 Stenographers: M. A. Birch $840 00 G. Featherstone $840 00 M. I. Kelly 960 00 2,640 00 Janitor A. E. Round 1,140 00 $ 25,264 76 Expenses ($2,591.42) : Office Supplies, etc.: Blue Funnel Motor Line, Ltd., 25c; B.C. Telephone Co., $88.31; Burroughs & Co., $27; F. E. Cameron, $1; C.P.R. Co., $2.07; Dominion Express Co., $17.50; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $7.50; Department of Public Printing and Stationery, Ottawa, $1.50; Henderson Directory Co., $15; King's Printer. $911.89; Law Society of B.C., $22.50; Moulton Electric Co., $6.85; City of New Westminster, $210.71; New Westminster Gas Co., $7.10; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., $147.40; postage. $528; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $525.20; Royal City Laundry, $8.24; C. A. Welsh, Ltd., $31.65; West Disinfecting Co., $31.75 2,591 42 Total expenditure, New Westminster Land Registry Office 27,856 18 Prince Rupert. Salaries ($5,645) : Registrar - H. F. McLeod $ 2,820 00 Chief] Clerk W. J. Ledlie 1.800 00 Carried foncard $ 4,620 00 $ 68,254 94 $ 124,071 01 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Land Registry Offices—Continued. 58. Prince Rupert—Continued. Brought forward $ 4,620 00 $ 68,254 94 $ 124,071 01 Salaries—Continued. Surveyor H. C. Black 125 00 Stenographer R. M. Lemon 900 00 5,645 00 Expenses ($1,148.37) : Office Supplies, etc.: C.N. Telegraphs, $1.47; Dominion Express Co., $23.81; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; Hyde Transfer, $2; King's Printer, $404.90; Law Society of B.C., $15; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $445; Mitchell & Currie, $11; postage, $166.19; City of Prince Rupert, $74 1,148 37 Total expenditure, Prince Rupert Land Registry Office .... 6,793 37 59. Vancouver. Salaries ($48,134.95) : A. G. Smith $ 4,800 00 2,440 00 Deputy Registrar -R. T. F. Grainger Surveyor ..D. W. Baker 1,720 00 Clerks: T. A. Adamson $1,629 31 P. Mallett $1,500 00 J. M. Burgoyne 1,660 00 A. D. Mason.. 1,500 00 B. Dalton 1,800 00 G.M.Matheson 1,800 00 M. M. Doherty 1.800 00 J.W.Morrison 1,660 00 G. W. Emery .. 1,660 00 J. A. McLean 1,900 00 C. AV. Friend - 1.600 00 A.. E. Ranniger 1,500 00 H. Grayston.... 1,600 00 M. B. Sowerby 1,272 00 W. L. Hunt — 1,210 00 J. M. Sutton .. ,605 00 J.F.Hutchinson 1.500 00 J. AV. Tillotson 1,500 00 J. F. C. Jackson 115 00 AV. AValker — 1.800 00 G. B. Jones 1.800 00 G. Weeks 1,474 14 A. E. King 1,452 00 E. J. AVood .... 1,087 50 35,424 95 Stenographers : $ 840 00 M.M.McCauley $900 00 W. G. Langley- 1,080 00 2.820 00 Typist -C. M. Macpherson 930 00 48,134 95 Expenses ($4,724.12) Office Supplies, etc.: . B.C. Telephone Co., $4.50; Burroughs & Co., Ltd., $27; C.P.R. Co., $14,21; Dominion Express Co., $27.07; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $10 ; Elliott-Fisher, Ltd., $15 ; Goad's Vancouver Atlas, $80; Graham Electric Co., $93.30; G.N.AV. Telegraphs, 43c; Henderson Directories, Ltd., $15; G. H. Hewitt, $28.45; King's Printer, $2,780.67; Law Society of B.C., $15; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., $330; postage, $675.05 G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $513.35; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $13.50; Vancouver Map & Blue Print Co., 40c; Vancouver Stationers, Ltd., $1.75 4,644 68 Travelling Expenses: A. G. Smith 79 44 Total expenditure, Vancouver Land Registry Office 52,859 07 Carried forward : $127,907 38 $ 124,071 01 0 32 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°ote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Land Registry Offices—Continued. Brought foncard $127,907 38 $ 124,071 01 60. Victoria. Salaries ($35,538.79) : Registrar F. J. Stacpoole $ 3,720 00 Deputy Registrar B. F. J. Ward 2,100 00 Surveyors: , H. F. Hirst ....$1,720 00 H. Webster —$1,780 00 3,500 00 Clerks: M. J. Appleby..$1.500 00 J. Holmes $1,720 00 C. R. Barker— 1,500 00 N. Lowden .... 1,540 00 F. C. Belson— 1,271 55 F. Mackenzie.. 1,800 00 T. Cashmore — 1,800 00 C. Moss 1,500 00 F. DuBois 1,720 00 J. T. Muirhead 1,720 00 F. R. Exham— 1,419 04 A. L. Poudrier 422 90 G. Flamank — 1,660 00 G. B. Rvves— 1,500 00 R. N. C. Hem- T. G. A. Young 1,125 00 berow 1,500 00 23,698 49 Stenographers: C. Chrow $ 36 35 M. K. Palmer—$900 00 M. M. Harris; — 244 35 M. Reid 559 60 1,740 30 Office-boy M. McConnell 780 00 i $ 35,538 79 Expenses ($4,077.12) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.A. Paint Co., $2.73; B.C. Telephone Co., $117.24; Burroughs & Co., $27; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $7.50; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $56; King's Printer, $2,055.92; Lands Department, $94.65; Law Society of B.C., $35; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $157.63; Mellor Bros., Ltd., $1; Mitchell & Duncan, Ltd., $3; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., $370; A. Ockwell, $49.50; postage, $476; Public Works Department, $75.25; Reliable Transfer Co., $32.10; Smith & Champion, Ltd., $19.40; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $35.50; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., $444; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $2.70 4,062 12 Travelling Expenses: F. J. Stacpoole 15 00 167,523 29 Total expenditure, Victoria Land Registry Office 39,615 91 Total expenditure, all Land Registry Offices Supreme and County Courts. 61. New Westminster. Salaries ($5,828) : Registrar, Supreme and County Courts H. L. W. Tupper $ 1,800 00 Deputv Registrar A. J. Brine 1,500 00 Clerk J. E. Turnbull 1,440 00 • Stenographer E. M. Annandale 960 00 Ushers: F. W. Banton $56 00 F. R. Cotton $ 8 00 A. Bell 12 00 J. H. Poingdestre 52 00 128 00 Carried forward $ 5,828 00 $ 291,594 30 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. _ O 33 V°0'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Supreme and County Courts—Continued. 61. New Westminster—Continued. Brought forward $ 5,828 00 $ 291,594 30 Expenses ($1,046.63) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $309.12; Dominion Express Co., $12.90; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co.. $2.50; King's Printer, $305.61; postage, $193,50; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $68.S5; United Typewriter Co., $145.35 1,037 83 Travelling Expenses : A. J. Brine, $7.55; J. E. Turnbull, $1.25 8 80 Total expenditure, New Westminster Supreme and County Courts $ 6,874 63 62. Prince Rupert. Salaries ($810) : Registrar, Supreme and County Courts AV. Gale $ 810 00 Expenses ($852.85) : Office Supplies, etc.: Burroughs & Co., $17.85 ; ON. Telegraphs, $1.65 ; Dominion Express Co., $11.90; Dominion Telegraphs, $8.40; T. W. Heme, $31.95; King's Printer, $213.50; McRae Bros., $12; J. S. Nelson, $18.50; Parkin & Ward Electric Co., Ltd., $54.40; postage, $62; City of Prince Rupert, $132; G. D. Tite, $271.50 835 65 Travelling expenses: W. Gale 17 20 Total expenditure, Prince Rupert Supreme and Countv Courts 1,662 85 63. Vancouver. Salaries ($26,529 32) : Registrar, Supreme and County Courts J. F. Mather $ 3,420 00 Deputy Registrar H. Brown 1,800 00 Clerks: AV. H. Allen —$1,452 00 R. C. Knight.$l,165 32 L. J. Brown .... 1,452 00 D. McGregor .. 630 00 A. H. Cocking- 1,221 00 J. A. Preston.. 1,452 00 C. M. Dallas— 1,176 00 A. L. Rodway 1,560 00 -J. L. Gardner.. 1.428 59 J. M. Sutton.. 847 00 I. Godfrey 1,500 00 W.G.B.Thomp- A. Hemming—- 431 44 son 495 97 W. L. Hunt .... 242 00 W. R. Wellings 1,500 00 G. A. E. Hyde 1,452 00 S. F. Weston.. 1,380 00 19,385 32 Stenographer M. O. Norris 1,020 00 Temporary Assistance: Ushers 904 00 Expenses ($2,829.48) : Office Supplies, etc.: H. J. Arthur, $1.20; B.C. Telephone Co., $26.90; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $6; C.N. Express Co., 55c; C.P.R. Co., $10.80; Customs, $1.13; Dixon & Murray, $360; Dominion Express Co., $42.61; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty $ 26,529 32 Carried foncard $ 26,529 32 $ 8,537 48 $ 291,594 30 0 34 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vo'tef SERVICE. Expended DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Supreme and County Courts—Continued. 63. Vancouver—Continued. Brought forward ... $ 26,529 32 $ 8,537 48 $ 291,594 30 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Co., $18.33; Department of Public Printing and Stationery, Ottawa, $22.50; G.N.W. Telegraphs, $6.42; Harcourt & Son, $40; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $17.15; Houghton & Smith, $1.75; King's Printer, $1,599.12; Mainland Transfer Co., Ltd., $2.78; W. T. McArthur Co., Ltd., $3.53; National Paper Box & Carton Co., Ltd., $65.50; postage, $270.88; Remington Typewriter Co., 75c; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $191.25; Sweet & Maxwell, Ltd., $11.75; J. & J. Taylor, $1; United Typewriter Co., $127.58 2,829 48 Total expenditure, A'ancouver Supreme and County Courts 29,358 80 64. Victoria. Salaries ($21,777.79) : Registrar, Supreme and County Courts B. H. T. Drake $ 3,000 00 Deputy Registrar O. Barton 1.800 00 Clerks: G. Duncan $1,500 00 G. H. Mabon..$1.500 00 V C Fawcett 1500 00 D. Reid 1.500 00 J. S. Gill 1,500 00 C. E. AVhite— 232 00 7,732 00 Usher and Janitor T. Gillan 1,140 00 Assistant Janitors: W. F. Ahern—$ 26 94 E. Hornsby .... $ 239 02 C. C. Chandler.. 1.115 48 E. Smith 1,140 00 L. Evans 1,140 00 3,661 44 Elevator Attendant A. Menzies 1,080 00 Nightwatchmen : C. L. Flick $64 35 A. Whitfield ..$1,900 00 1,264 35 Engineer AV. Jones 1,200 00 Clerk to Judges L. Down 900 00 $ 21,777 79 Expenses ($6,166.39) : Office Supplies, etc.: Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $13; Dominion Ex press Co., $15.53; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $10; Irish Linen Stores, $49.95; Ivel's Pharmacy, $15.25; King's Printer. $868.03; Lands Department, 50c; Little & Taylor, $40; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $81.15; W. J. Pendray & A Sons, Ltd., $6.55; postage, $267; Reliable Transfer Co., $13.10; Rithet Consolidated, Ltd., $11.95; Smith & Champion, Ltd., $25.15; Standard Steam Laundry, $6; R. S. Standerwick, $12; telegrams • and telephones. $974.16; United Typewriter Co., $1.65; Waites Key Shop, 50c; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $26.11; AV. & J. AVilson, $6; AVrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 2,453 58 Maintenance and Repairs: B.A. Paint Co., $97.08; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $9.20; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $195.76; Durand Agency Co., Ltd., $12; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $2.36; E. & N. Railway Co., $21; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $136.40; W. S. Fraser & Carried forward $ 24,231 37$ 37,896 28 $ 291,594 30 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 0 35 Vote' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Supreme and County Courts—Continued. 64. Victoria—Continued. Brought forward $ 24,231 37 $ 37,896 28 $ 291,594 30 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Co., Ltd., $135.32; Hawkins & Hayward, $5.10; J. Kelman, $49; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $107.97; F. Mellor, $13.50; Mellor Bros., Ltd., $44.10; Mitchell Bros., $8.89; S. R. Newton Paint Co., $13.10; Otis-Fensom Elevator Co., $2.20; Pacific Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $7.60; G. Patter son, $30; AV. J. Pendray & Sons, Ltd., $6; Pro ducers Rock & Gravel Co., Ltd., $40.10; Public Works Department. $430; T. E. Reason, $19.75; Red Cross Work Shop, $2.50; Reliable Transfer Co., $19.25; Richwell Brush Manufacturing Co., $10.08; A. Sheret, Ltd., $126.78; Smith & Cham pion, Ltd., $34.98; Standard Steam Laundry, $27.16; City of Victoria, $21; Waites Key Shop, $21.35; AVeiler Auto Supply House, $6.66; Western Electric Co., $11.68; AVestern Industrial Develop ment Co., $11.14; pay-list, $345.90 2,024 91 Fuel, Light, Water, etc : B.C.E.R. Co.. $541.59; Carter Electric Co., $2.35; R. Hall & Sons, $978.54; Mackay & Gilles pie, Ltd., $56.67; City of Victoria, $108.75 1,687 90 Total expenditure, Victoria Supreme and Cour ty Courts 27,944 18 65. Sundry Supreme and County Courts. Ashcroft. Salary ($75) : Registrar, Supreme and County Courts F. H. C. Wilson $ 75 00 Expenses ($16.25) : Office Supplies, etc : Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; King's Printer, $15 16 25 Chilliwack. Salaries ($951.29) : Registrar and Janitor J. Pellv - $900 00 951 29 Expenses ($452.14) : Office Supplies, etc.: Ashwell, Ltd., $12.75; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $10.90; Chilliwack Electric Co., Ltd., $5.10; Dominion Ex press Co., $3.25; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; Elk Creek Waterworks Co., Ltd., $18; J. C. Hutchison. $2; King's Printer, $59.33; J. Malett, $171.12; Menzies Hardware Co., $6.05; R. K. McCammon Co., $36; postage, $66; S. Pugh, $8.75; telegrams and telephone, $51.58 — 452 14 Kelowna. Salaries ($404) : Registrar 1 G. A. Fisher ....$390 00 Deputy Registrar N. D. McTavish 14 00 404 00 Expenses ($800.34) : Office Supplies, etc.: Casana, Ltd., $2.60; Dominion Express Co., $21.28; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Carried foncard $ \ 1,898 68$ 65,840 46 $ 291,594 30 O 36 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°ote! SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Supreme and County Courts—Continued. 65. Sundry Supreme and County Courts—Continued. Kelowna—Continued. Brought foncard $ 1,898 68$ 65,840 46 $ 291,594 30 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Co., $2.29; J. Fisher, $11.20; King's Printer, $650.47; I.O.O.F. Lodge 59, $95.50; postage, $16.35; telephone, 65c 800 34 Ladysmith. Salary ($385) : District Registrar J. Stewart 385 00 Expenses ($74.35) : Office Supplies, etc.: Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; King's Printer, $7.50; Waites Key'Shop, $65.60 74 35 Nelson. Expenses ($67.20) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co 67 20 Prince George, Expenses ($542.05) : Office Supplies, etc.: M. Freeman, $13.50; C. Hammond, $60; Har- court & Son, Ltd.. $22; W. Johnson. $2; Macey- Abell Co., Ltd., $409.75; Mclnnis & AVilson, $1.80; Rush Transfer & Storage Co., $1; telephone, $20; S. P. Welch, $12 542 05 Williams Lake. Expenses ($369) : Office Supplies, etc : Macey-Abell Co., Ltd 369 00 Total expenditure, Sundry Supreme and County Courts— 4,136 62 Official Stenographers. Salaries ($5,807.59) : Stenographers : J. Gilbert $1,344 00 V. D. Webb $300 00 P. J. Mackay .. 1,344 00 $ 2,988 00 Civil Court Stenographers: E. Blygh $315 00 F. G. Perry $ 69 15 M. S. Bryant — 461 52 D. F. Saunders.. 247 50 W. R. Hill 445 67 C. J. Tiderington 315 00 W. E. G. Johnson 273 00 C. W. Tvler 99 85 H. Langley 67 90 M. Unwin 210 00 A. W. Morris — 315 00 2,819 59 $ 5,807 59 Expenses ($1.55) : Stationery, etc : King's Printer 1 55 Total expenditure, Official Stenographers 5,809 14 Total expenditure, all Supreme and County Courts 75,786 22 Carried forward $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 37 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Brought forward 67. $ 367,380 52 Provincial Police. Headquarters. Salaries ($10,872.50) : Superintendent J. H. McMullin Inspector AV. Owen Clerks: C. Clark $1,320 00 R. Peachev ....$1,320 00 H. H. Clarke— 1,320 00 T. F. C. Salt— 880 00 Constable AV. J. A'oisey Special Constables I 3,600 00 2,025 00 4,840 00 379 50 28 00 $ 10,872 50 Expenses ($11,635.59) : Office Supplies, etc: B.C. Telephone Co., $610.68 ; C.P.R. Co., $244.55 ; Collector of Customs, 50c.; Dominion Express Co., $7.22; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $1.48; G.N.W. Telegraphs, $63.44; King's Printer, $1,929.57; Lands Department, $64.22; Macey- Abell Co., Ltd., $304.50; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $12.40; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $372; postage, $230.89; Public Works Department, $2.50; Smith & Champion, $23.85; D. Spencer, Ltd., $1; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $121.60; AVrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 4,000 40 Travelling Expenses: Commissioner, Alberta Prov. Police, $633.44; E. AV. Bavin, $27.50; G. A. Hood. $1.20; F. Jones, $15.75; J. H. McMullin, $579.95; AV. Owen, $866.57; W. J. Voisey, $77.45 Upkeep.of Autos, etc.: Atkinson Motor Co., Ltd., $850.58; Consolidated Motors, Ltd., $26.20; F. Elliott, $15.50; Jameson Motors, Ltd., $1,543.66; J. Meston & Co., Ltd., $2; Standard Co., $2.90; Weiler Auto Supply House, $2.20; The World, Ltd., $8.80 .... 4,653 70 Furniture and Fixtures: O. W. Abrahamson, $7.25; Canadian AVestern AAroodworkers, Ltd., $512; City Transfer, $7.19; D. F. Collins, $1.20; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $69.30; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $166.90; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $4.67; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $269 ; Reliable Transfer, $1.50 ; Revelstoke Transfer, $1; Smith & Champion, $62.10; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $1,373.90 2,476 01 Maintenance and Repairs: B.C. Telephone Co., $175; Canadian AVestern Woodworkers, Ltd., $5.73; AV, S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $46.84; F. Mellor, $14; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $10.50; F. A. Williams, $38.50 290 57 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: Dominion Express Co., $1.70 ; I. H. Herman, $109.50 111 20 Fuel ^Vcitor Tji,Tlii etc. * B.C.E.R. Co.,°Ltd., $40.41; Kirk Coal Co., $1.80 — 42 21 Incidentals and Contingencies: J. Heaney, $3.50; I. B. Hudson, $15; Jeeves Bros., $43 61 50 Headquarters $ 22,508 09 Carried forward $ 22.508 09 $ 367,38G 52 O 38 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Brought forward. $ 22,508 09 $ 367,380 52 Police Divisions. Boundary District. Salaries ($11,389) : J. M. Bella $ 945 00 C. H. Martin..$l,386 00 J. A. Fraser 1.974 00 D.A.McDonald 840 00 F. Fryer 1,578 00 A. E. Spall — 1.380 00 G. F. Killam — 1,440 00 AV. B. Stewart 1,398 00 W. Lakeland 420 00 $ 11,361 00 Special Constables 28 00 11,389 00 Expenses ($5,913.76) : Office Supplies, etc: American Railway Express Co., $2.20; B.C. Telephone Co., $295.75; C.P.R. Co., $21.91; Dominion Express Co., $7.65; Dominion Government Telegraphs. $204; Finance Department, $50; G.N. Railway Co., $7.47; Home Telephone Co., $13.15; King's Printer, $9.95: C. H. Martin. 55c ; I. McTavish, $5; postage, $180.75; C. B. Smith, $1.60; R. W. Smith, 90c; Underwood Typewriter Co., Ltd., 50c 801 38 Travelling Expenses : J. M. Bella, $394.55; AV. H. Dinsmore, $4.50; J. A. Fraser, $475.05; F. Fryer, $171.95; G. F. Killam, $119.85; W. Lakeland, $226.60; C. H. Martin, $284.35; J. J. McConnell, $1.25; D. A. McDonald. $380.65; B. L. Nichols. $4.50; A. E. Spall, $127.80; W. B. Stewart, $184.53 Upkeep of Autos, etc.: M. E. Bowen, $3.41; W. H. & A. Bryan, $49.20; J. H. Bush, $11.50; Corcoran & Charette, $5; Crawford Battery Co.. Ltd.. $36.70; W. H. Dinsmore. $41.25: Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $27.89; J. A. Fraser, $33.60; F. Fryer, $3.70; Grand Forks Garage. $643.71; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd.. $4.65: W. J. Hall, $1.75; P. Hammerstron. $3.05; AV. C. Hem- broff, $32.10; P.. Hill. $143.27; E. E. Johnson, $1.60 ; G. F. Killam. $2.55 ; Lee & Bryan, $36.70 ; W. Liddicoat, $4; J. F. Madore, $4.20: W. E. Madore. $5.45; G. Murray, $9.75; Mclnnes Garage, $6.10; C. G. McMynn, $264.40; R. Mc- Mynn, $1.35; J. F. Perasso. $11.90; R. G. Ritchie, 90c: A. Rusch, $77.95; W. B. Stewart, $14.90; M. Wasson, $100; W. C. AVilson, $2.50 3,960 61 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: J. M. Bella, $1.80; V. Fairweather, $5.10; Lawrence & Ede, $5.35; Manly's Hardware, $6.70; E. Mills, $3.95 22 90 Rents: Coalmont Collieries, Ltd ISO 00 Maintenance and Repairs: C. Bing. $12; B. Blurdell. $8.80: Coalmont Collieries, Ltd., $37.07; V. Fairweather, $1.55; M. Gillis, $2; Grand Forks Hardware Co., $14.15; J. S. Harrison, $4.60; C. Hunter, $12; Lawrence & Ede, $17.55; H. B. Meausette, $2.90; H. C. McGuffie, $4.25; J. G. McMynn, 50c.; H. Parsons, $13.80; C. E. Synder. $3.50 134 67 Carried forward $ 16,488 56 $ 22,508 09 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 39 Vote' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Boundary District—Continued. Brought forward $ 16,488 56$ 22,508 09 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Water, Light, etc.: R. A. Brown, $130; Coalmont Collieries. Ltd., $164; A. Fiddler, $40; J. Graham, $50; AA'. B. Griffin, $14; D. J. Innis. $52.50; G. A. McDougall, $10; H. C. McGuffie, $13.25; J. G. McMynn, $15; I. McTavish, $7.50; J. W. Ramsay, $15 511 25 Provisions: Fong Lee, $2.50; A. Greig, $49.50; M. Killam, $144.95 ; C. King, $27 ; M. McConnell, $7.20; D. A. McDonald, $20.25; M. D. McEwen, $25; Scandia Cafe, $4; M. Thomas, $3 —: 283 40 Incidentals and Contingencies: American Railway Express, $1.05; C. M. Kingston, $5; AV. Truax, $5; T. Wilson, $2.50; W. H. Wood, $6 19 55 Boundary District 17,302 76 Fort George District. Salaries ($15,192.75) : H. Avison $1,572 00 A. McNeill $1,770 00 L. M. Bower 707 00 T.AV.S.Parsons 985 00 A. AV. Collins — 577 50 S. Service 1,200 00 C. Kench 1,200 00 A. F. Sinclair 1,200 00 H. H. Mansell — 1,638 00 T. van Dyk— 1,638 00 H. S. McKenney 679 00 J. A. AVilliams 684 50$ 13,851 00 Special Constables 1,341 75 15.192 75 Expenses ($9,958.52) : Office Supplies, etc.: Canadian National Express, $63.78 C.N. Railway, $270.82; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $47.55; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., 31c; Fort George & Alberta Telephone Co., $189; F. Norris & Sons, $18.50; postage, $215.50; Prince George Drug Co., 25c; S. Service, 41c; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $190.80 996 92 Travelling Expenses : H. Avison, $10.25; M. Baker, $1.90; G. H. Clark, $160.30; C. H. Colgrove, $42.75; A. W. Collins, $331.75; J. Fyfe, $8.50; H. E. James, $111.60; C. Kench, $314.90; C. A. Mancor, $79.75; H. H. Mansell, $182.01; H. S. McKenney, $227.75; A. McNeill, $155.50; T. W. S. Parsons, $747; S. Service, $197.20; A. F. Sinclair, $479.20; G. F. Smith, $8; J. A. Smith, $28.70; T. van Dyk, $839.25; J. A. Williams, $227.80 Upkeep of Autos, etc.: C.N. Railways, $3.27; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $579.50; Fraser River Hardware Co., $12.37; E. Hall, $366.54; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $252.75; Leith Bros., $6.10; Mclnnis & Wilson, $14; H. L. McKenney, $3.60; A. McNeill, Carried forward $ 16,189 67$ 39,810 85 $ 367,380 52 O 40 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of A'ote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Provincial Police—Continued. 67. 1,896 57 14 60 68 28 660 00 Police Divisions—Continued. Fort George District—Continued. Brought forward $ 16,189 67 $ 39,810 85 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses—Continued. Upkeep of Autos, etc.—Continued. $11.80; Northern Hardware Co., $243.27; H, Porter, $50; Prince George Drug Co., 15c Richards & Miller, $172.61; Taylor Bros., $6 G. B. Williams. $3.50; J. A. Williams, $7.50 W. H. Woodford, $9.50 Furniture and Fixtures: City Cartage & Transfer Co., $11; Fraser River Hardware Co., $3.60 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: K. Anderson. $3.75; Blair's, $16; C.N. Express Co., 60c; J. E. Geddes. $2; Leith Bros.. $6.65; McBride Trading Co., $2.40; Northern Hardware Co., $17.58; B, G. Parker, $10.40; Richards & Miller, $4.40; Taylor Bros., $4.50 Rents: T. J. O'Leary, $240; Little Bros., $270; U.G.G. Sawmills, Ltd., $150 Maintenance and Repairs: A. Anderson, $5; Blair's, $7.50; C.N. Railways, $3.50; City Cartage & Transfer Co., $40.25; C. E. Dupre, $53.55; Eagle Lake Spruce Mills, $9; C. Franklin, $1.70; Goodman Supply Co., $18.30; Gross & Sons, Ltd., $191; H. Gross, Ltd., $5; Hughes & Drake, $11.55; Leith Bros., $10.52; JT F. Mintz, $12; E. A. Mitchell, $2.75; McBride Trading Co., $3.15; Mclnnis & AVilson, $176; J. B. McKale, $2.50; H. L. McKenney, $6.25; Northern Hardware Co., $2.70; Peck & Gillis, Ltd., $1; Prince George Drug Co., 75c ; J. Seale, $8; Taylor Bros.. $2.50; AVest Disinfecting Co., $24.56; G. B. Williams, $63.25; U.G.G. Sawmills, Ltd., $8.65 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.: A. Anderson, $72.25; C. Franklin, $22.52; Goodman Supply Co., $28; T. J. O'Leary, $13; Leith Bros., $3; E. A. Mitchell, $1.10; McBride Trading Co., $14; J. B. McKale, $454; City of Prince George, $120.40; Richards & Miller, $S.70; J. Seale, $1.25; Taylor Bros., $3.20; U.G.G. Sawmills, Ltd., $32.50; F. AVeaver, $20; W. Winterton, $123.25 Provisions: Golder & Wieland, $211.72; C. Kench, $7.10; Prince George Drug Co., $1; S. Service, $3.50; A. F. Sinclair, $17; Steacy's Pharmacy, 75c; G. B. AVilliams, $338; J. A. AVilliams, $9 Incidentals and Contingencies: Canadian National Express, $4.25; C.N. Railways, $1.58; City Cartage & Transfer Co., $20; P. de Butard, $16; C. Ewart, $40; I. B. Guest & Co., $1.70; E. J. Lvon, $3; Motor-boat Rounder, 60c; T. O'Hagan, $10; Prince George Drug Co., $40.60; J. Simonson, $6.75; W. Skinner, $1.50 .... 670 93 917 17 588 07 145 98 Fort George District 25,151 27 Carried forward $ 64,962 12 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 0 41 Vote" SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Pouce—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Brought forward $ 64,962 12 $ 367.380 52 Fort St. John District. Salaries ($7,135,501 : G. E. Ashton $1,440 00 E. Forfar $1,380 00 C. G. Barber 1,638 00 G. C. Mortimer 960 00 W. A. S. Duncan 1,638 00 $ 7,056 00 Special Constables 79 50 $ 7,135 50 Expenses ($5,606.05) : Office Supplies, etc.: Dominion Express Co., $3.60; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $121.82; Fort St. John Telephone Co., $12.50; L. W. McGuire, $17.50; postage, $92.25; J. B. Peebles, $1.95 249 62 Travelling Expenses: G. E. Ashton, $92.20; C. G. Barber, $266.60; W. A. S. Duncan, $184.05; E. Forfar, $215.45; G. C. Mortimer, $183.30; W. G. McLeod, $39 Upkeep of Autos, etc : G. E. Ashton, $6.75; H. G. Atkinson, $13.80; A. Austin, $2.25; C. G. Barber, $2; R. Baxter, 35c ; D. Brown, $2.70; W. Burke, $1.50; W. S. Bullen, 25c.; J. Campbell, $12.75; A. Cobb, $1; J. P. Dalsheid, 50c; G. W. Denny, $3.50; AV. A. S. Duncan, $4; C. M. Finch, $48.50; E. Forfar, $1.50; J. H. Fynn, $56.25; Grande Prairie Garage Co., $26.10; G. F. Hart, $17.05; Hudson's Bay Co., $8; A. E. Humphries Motors, Ltd., $1,601.25; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $52.86; Kootenay Garage, $3.25; H. Moss, $5; Motor Sales, Ltd., $7.14; L. B. McAleer, $15; P. McLellan, $84; C. E. McWha, $2; J. B. Peebles, $14.74; R. Pickard, $7.50; Pouce Coupe Trading Co., $63.90; W. AV. Ross, $16; F. A. Strong, $6; P. Thompkins, $60; I. Tremblay, $4.50; J. Turner, $20; S. M. Wallis, 35c; R. White, $11.75 3,164 59 Furniture and Fixtures : N. MacKinnon 10 00 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: H. G. Atkinson, 60c; Bell-Fleming Hardware, Ltd., $1.20; C. M. Finch, $15.60; H. F. Johnson, 60c; J. Love, $2.20; Pouce Coupe Trading Co., $4.95; W. Quick, $2.25 27 40 Rents: J. AV. Beattie, $325; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $240; C. M. Finch, $300; F. C. Hasler, $360 1,225 00 Maintenance and Repairs: H. G. Atkinson, $1.80; F. J. Bergan, $2.65; C. J. Brooks, $1.50; J. Campbell. $1.50; Campbell & Son, $1; C. M. Finch, $10.55; F. Haskins, $1.50; Hudson's Bay Co., $10.40; H. F. Johnson, $2.45; P. Kelly, $20; N. McKinnon, $1; P. McLellan, $1; R. Pickard, $1.50; Pouce Coupe, $6.21 63 06 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.: A. Austin, $20; N. S. Barr, $19.75; R. Baxter, $105.50; J. W. Beattie, $30; C. J. Brooks, $134; C. M. Finch, $24.65; G. F. Hart, $15.15; Hudson's Bay Co., $19.80; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $10.08; H. F. Johnson, $19.70; E. A. Lord, $2.95 ; J. Love, $1.50; Carried forward $ 11,875 17$ 64.962 12 $ 367,380 52 O 42 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°otef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Fort St. John District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 11,875 17 $ 64,962 12 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Light, AA'ater, etc—Continued. More Light, Ltd., $1.85; Mountain View Trading Co.. 60c; L. W. McGuire, $10; P. McLellan, $14; J. P. Peebles, $2.25; Pouce Coupe Trading Co., $4.90; G. Sterns, $40; J. Turner, $85; B. A'incent, $5; S. M. Wallis, $27.50; H. Weaver, $16; P. Westerberg, $5 615 18 Provisions: C. G. Barber. $7.50; W. A. S. Duncan, $21.25; Owl Drug Co., $27 55 75 Incidentals and Contingencies: D. Chuilli, $7; Gardner & Courts, $164 ; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $10.45; G. Minnaker, $7; C. Stearns, $7 '-- 195 45 Fort St. John District 12,741 55 Hazelton District. Salaries ($9,067.50) : C. C. Canning —$ 465 50 J. Kelly $ 306 00 P. Carr 1.518 00 J. AV. McNeil 311 50 S. Cline 1.458 00 L. Peterson — 252 00 J. Cuthbert 1,281 00 W. J. Service.. 1,638 00 A. Fairbairn 1.638 00 $ 8 868 00 Special Constables 199 50 $ 9,067 50 Expenses ($6,402.45) : Office Supplies, etc. : Canadian National Express, $5.30; Canadian National Telegraphs, $26.04; City Transfer Co., $6.61; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $429.76; A. E. Falconer, $1.70; G.T.P. Telegraphs, $1.60; H. C. Lifton, $5; postage, $155 631 01 Travelling Expenses : P. Carr. $664.05; S. Cline. $428.75; J. Cuthbert, $283; A. Fairbairn, $625.65; J. Kelly. $195.31; J. W. McNeil, $270.25; L. Peterson, $69.25; AV. J. Service, $430.25 Upkeep of Autos, etc : A. E. Falconer, $24.40; O'Neill & Wall, $29.30; E. E. Orchard, $72; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $78.28; Smithers Garage, $266.56 3,437 05 Furniture and Fixtures: J. P. Downey 10 87 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: J. M. Adams, $16.75; Broughton & McNeil, 50c ; Canadian National Express. 65c; S. Cline, $4.50; Hatt Bros., $2.15; J. W. Hendrick, $1; J. Kelly, 90c; J. Newick, $1; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $2.95; W. J. Service, 40c; Telkwa Drug Store, 75c; Up-to-Date Drug Store, $1 82 55 Rents: C. H. Davies, $3; A. Higgins, $162; E. E. Orchard, $435 600 00 Maintenance and Repairs: J. M. Adams, $9.90; I. A. Arnold & Son. $12; Broughton & McNeil, $2; Burns Lake Garage, $2; Carried forward $ 13,778 98$ 77,703 67 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 43 Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Hazelton District—Continued. Brought forward $ 13,778 98 $ 77,703 67 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. N. R. Cary, $2; City Transfer Co., $141.25; A. Clairmont, $335; G. Clavering, $32.40 ; R. Cunningham & Son. $4.85; Dittmer & Robb, $43.20: J. P. Downey, $2; A. E. Falconer, $3; D. H. Halker- berg, $14; Hatt Bros., $27.40; F. H. McNish, $18; T. Radley, $8; D. D. Rolston, $25; R. S. Sargent, $20.40; Smithers Garage, $12.50; Corporation of Smithers, $18; Ah Sing, $6; Up-to-Date Drug Store, $2.75; F. Watson, $2.60; pay-list, labour, $56.24 800 49 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.: Broughton & McNeil, $4.60; Burns Lake Garage, $13; R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd., $52.35; A. E. Falconer, $135; Hudson's Bay Co., $18.15; C. E. Imeson & Co., Ltd., $7.50; A. McLean, $50; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $9.95; Smithers Electric, Ltd., $66.42; Smithers Garage, $1.65; F. Watson, $2.65 361 27 Provisions: J. M. Adams, $2.25; Ah Jim, $38.15; Bulkley Hotel, $242.75; P. Carr, $37.15; C. Cox, $6.50; Dome Mountain Cafe", $2; J. Kotow, 75c; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $92.21; Up-to-Date Drug Store, $1— 422 76 Incidentals and Contingencies: J. M. Adams. $4.25; Canadian National Express, $14.70; City Transfer Co., $10; C. Cox, $12.50; J. P. Downey, $2; A. E. Falconer, $3; C. H. Han- kinson, $34; A. Morrison, $5; J. Robinson, $3; H. C. Wrinch, $18 106 45 Hazelton District 15,469 95 Kamloops District. Salaries ($13,524.75) : G. H. Adam $1,842 00 W. E. Giles —$1,281 00 J. W. Chadwuek- 1.338 00 S. M. McGuire 322 00 J. P. Eggleshaw.. 1,332 00 E. Patterson .. 1.035 00 F. N. Emmott — 1,398 00 R. Pritchard .. 1.458 00 W. L. Fernie 2,205 00 J. Urquhart... 1,200 00 $ 13,411 00 Special Constables 113 75 $ 13,524 75 Expenses ($17,403.05) : Office Supplies, etc.: G. H. Adam, $2.35; E. V. Bergin. $6; C.P.R. Co., $6.36; Dominion Express Co., $23.41; King's Printer, $443.52; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $16.66; postage, $370; C. Stewart, 35c; telegrams and telephones, $871.22; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $153.90 1,893 77 Travelling Expenses: G. H. Adam, $963.68; A. H. Barber, $27.45; G. F. Bradley, $12.95; J. AV. Chadwick, $416.53; J. P. Eggleshaw. $662.65; F. N. Emmott, $552.05; W. L. Fernie, $962.25; AV. E. Giles, $114.10; H. P. Hughes, $6; C, Lenholm, $9.20; S. M. McGuire, $214.05; E. Patterson, $24.20; R. Pritchard, $466.05 ; J. Urquhart, $513.45 ; H. A'ickers, $6.10 Carried forward $ 15,418 52 $ 93,173 62 $ 367,380 52 O 44 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Kamloops District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 15,418 52 $ 93,173 62 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses—Continued. Upkeep of Autos, etc.: Adams River Lumber Co., $185.51; Balmer & Scatchard, $158.49; J. W. Chadwick. $5; G. Dillabough, $225.40; M. Dumond, $37.90; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $474.50; Kamloops Motor Co.. $220.24; A. G. Lambert & Co., $5; Lester & Thompson, $7.80; R. Pritchard, $2.50; Public Works Garage, $2,889; Salmon Arm Motors Co., $1.50; Smedlev's Garage, $26.70; E. P. Sorenson, $37.30; H. P. AVeaver, $9 9,236 55 Furniture and Fixtures: C.P.R. Co., $9.65; N. S. Dalgleish. $11.50; Kamloops Hardware Co., $16.70; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $326; Salmon Arm Farmers' Exchange, Ltd., $10.25; H. Turner, $13.71 387 81 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: Canadian National Express, 55c; C. W. B. Cochrane, $2; N. S. Dalgleish, $15.30; Dominion Express Co., 65c; Kamloops Hardware Co., $2; Kamloops Motor Co., $6.10; E. P. Keron, $12; Marlatt & McKenzie, $16.85 ; L. McConnell, $1.15; Premier Cleaners & Dyers. $6.40; Summers & Frost, $377.70; Small Repair Shop, $2; Tisdalls, Ltd., $4.10 446 80 Rents: C.P.R. Co., $1; J. H. Latremouille, $180; Monte Creek Trading Co., $192; A. L. McCulloch, $30 403 00 Maintenance and Repairs : Adams River Lumber Co., $7.46; J. Aikenhead, $7.20; C.P.R. Co.. $40.33; H. J. Davies. $765; N. S. Dalgleish, $139.21; M. Dumond, $44.85; J. P. Eggleshaw, $65; M. J. Finlayson & Co.. $9.30; A. Galloway, $30.35; H. Giddens, $339.09; J. L. Gordon, $6; Hudson's Bay Co., $19.37; Johnston & Co., $2; City of Kamloops. $25; Kamloops Hardware Co., $6.93: Kamloops Plumbing & Heating Co.. $2.70; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $8.60; R. J. Miner, $32.80; Norwood Bros., $27.50; Pinchbeck & Pinchbeck, $104.45; H. O. Poy. $2.50; Public Works Garage, $2; Quesnel Garage, $12: E. Roots, $272; J. V. Rothev, $4; Sicamous Hotel Laundry, $2; M. AV. Sullivan, $14.25; A. K. Tavlor, $17.45; H. Turner. $62: M. A. Urquhart, $5; C. L. Wain, $19.60; T. Wilson & Co., $2.25; Wilson Grocery Co., $14.38 2,112 57 Fuel, Light, Water, etc: Adams River Lumber Co., $47.16; H. Ballard, $1.95; L. C. Byers, $90; C.P.R. Co., $2S.60; N. S. Dalgleish, 40c.; Farmers' Exchange Association, Ltd., $10; M. J. Finlayson & Co., $1.65; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $11.92; City of Kamloops, $410.15; J. H. Latremouille, $16.50; H. Leedle, $2; M. de Leuw, $60; A. Lavertue, $4S; Marlatt & McKenzie, $9.70; J. Milton Estate. $1,054.77; Monte Creek Trading Co., $12; Mt. Olie Farmers' Exchange Co., $7; A. L. McCulloch, $1.25; R, Carried forward $ 28,005 25 $ 93,173 62 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 45 ^?otef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Kamloops District—Continued. Brought forward $ 28,005 25 $ 93,173 62 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Light, Water, etc—Continued, McDonald, $55; J. V. Rothery, $60; Sicamous Hotel, $89.04; A. K. Taylor, $35; J. Tupper, $11; C. L. Wain, $9 2,072 09 Provisions: P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $178.04; A. Galloway, $18.80; C. Pritchard, $4; Wilson Grocery Co., $245.36; AVing Chong, $6.35; Woman's Bakery. $163.47 616 02 Incidentals and Contingencies: G. F. Bradley. $10.50; Burris, Archibald & Burris, $35.50; C.P.R. Co., $2.74; Dominion Express Co., $11.85; W. E. Giles, $12; G. M. Glover, $51; Irving, Murphy & Willoughbv, $6; J. H. Latremouille. $24; G. G. McAuliffe, $30; J. McCannell & Son, $10; F. Sands, $12; T. Sundt, $24; A. C. Taylor & Co., $4.85 234 44 Kamloops District 30,927 80 Kootenay (North-east) District. Salaries ($12,986) : J. M. Bella $ 315 00 R. H. McCon- P. Bergenham — 245 00 nell $ 318 50 F. H. Butwell — 1512 00 D.A.McDonald 420 00 H. Grainger 1,260 00 AV. McKay .... 318 50 J. P. Green 900 00 F.F.O'Halloran 800 00 W. R. Henley — 1,446 50 G. H. Soles.... 1,260 00 C.Kolofsky(Mrs.) 308 00 R.J.Sutherland 1,908 00 F. D. Markland.. 1,57S 00 E. A. A'achon.. 121 50 $ 12.711 00 Special Constables 275 00 Expenses ($10,460.87) : $ 12,986 00 Office Supplies, etc.: Alberta Provincial Police, 95c; Dominion Express Co., $15.95; C. B. Hume & Co., $6.50; F. F. O'Halloran, $2.59 ; King's Printer. $37.36 ; postage, $130.65; Standard Typewriter Exchange, $2.75; telegrams and telephones, $397.47; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $162.45 756 67 Travelling Expenses : Alberta Provincial Police. $4.60; P. Bergenham, $193.50; F. H. Butwell, $825.24; D. C. Campbell, $93.65; P. Corrigan, $123; J. P. Eggleshaw, $52.45; H. Grainger, $833.40; J. P. Green, $219.20; W. R. Henlev, $269.95; F. J. C. King, $3; Mrs. C. Kolofsky, $16.70; F. D. Markland, $1,558.70; R. H. McConnell. $306.83; D. A. McDonald, $253.01; W. McKay, $306.78: F. F. O'Halloran, $249.34; R. Pritchard, $72.80; A. H. Sandwell. $16.70; G. C. Sharpe, $123.80; A. J. Smith, $102.90; J. M. Smith, $58.60; G. H. Soles, $820.14; W. B. Stewart, $23.55; R. J. Sutherland, $482.35; J. Urquhart, $47.60; E. A. Vachon, $93.15 Upkeep of Autos, etc.: Diehl's Garage, $130; A. C. Hamilton. $258.37 ; W. R. Henley, $11.35 ; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $33.88; Carried forward $ 13,742 67 $124,101 42 $ 367,380 52 O 46 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vo'tc SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Kootenay (North-east) District—Continued. Brought forward $ 13,742 67 $124,101 42 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses—Continued. Upkeep of Autos, etc—Continued. Invermere Garage, $246.44; Kootenay Garage, $35.54; J. F. Mattrass. $10; D. R. Rolston, $6; R. J. Sutherland, $1.70 7,885 12 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: G. H. Howieson, 40c ; C. B. Hume & Co., Ltd., $15.80; Invermere Hardware Co., $1.45; F. F. O'Halloran, $1.50; D. R. Rolston, Ltd., $43.15; Sturdy Hardware Co., $2 64 30 Maintenance and Repairs: A. Aimer, $3.75; Arrowhead Co-op. Association, Ltd., $5.25; J. Henderson, $5.50; C. B. Hume & Co., Ltd., $6; J. B. McGaghran. $20; F. Richardson, $2.40; D. R. Rolston, Ltd., $57.18; Sam Touie, $14.10; I. Trotter, $4.50 118 68 Fuel, Light, Water, etc: Arrowhead Co-op. Association, Ltd., $5.25; Arrowhead AVater Co., $18; Columbia River Lumber Co., Ltd., $31.70; A. C. Hamilton, $142.50: C. B. Hume & Co., Ltd., $26.70; Lake & Co., $10; F. Larivee, $122.50; J. J. Mackey, $45; A. L. McCulloch, $1.25; J. B. McGaghran, $65; F. Richardson, $15; D. R. Rolston, Ltd., 80c; E. F. W. Sellentin, $32.50 516 20 Provisions: J. M. Bella, $96.75; Golden Hospital Society, $44; R. Guto, $8.80; W. R. Henley, $12.60; City of Revelstoke, $139.10; D. R. Rolston, Ltd., $30.15; R. J. Sutherland, $743.30 1,074 70 Incidentals and Contingencies: Dominion Express Co., $1.20; P. Ewart, $31; J. H. Hamilton, $8; M. Isaac, $2; Pong Chang, $3 45 20 Kootenay (North-east) District 23,446 87 Kootenay (South-east) District. Salaries ($19,872.27) : F. Brindlev $1,200 00 G.C.Mortimer-! ! 885 00 F. J. Brown 1,386 00 J. MacDonald.. 245 00 I. J. Brown 1.281 00 H.J.McDougall 591 82 M. J. Condon .... 1,386 00 H.W. McLaren 699 00 G. W. Donahoe- 1.260 00 S. J. MeNallv 1,326 00 G. J. Duncan .... 1,279 49 T. F. C. Salt. 430 00 W. R. Dunwoodv 616 50 A. J. Smith— 1,290 00 J. P. Green 300 00 W. Spiller 1,015 00 G. H. Greenwood 725 00 G. Thomas 1.281 00 W. H. Laird 442 00 AV. A. Walker 801 93 C. Mackenzie 110 50 F. Yearby 393 53 G. Mead 700 00 $ 19,644 77 227 50 $ 19,872 27 xpenses ($13,338.49) : Office Supplies, etc.: Bennett's, Ltd., $6; Cranbrook Drug & Book Co., .; Creston Power, Light & Phone Co., Ltd., $24; Carried forward $ 19,872 27 $147,548 29 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st A*ril, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 47 Votef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Kootenay (South-east) District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 19,872 27 $147,548 29 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Dominion Express Co., $31.05; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., 62c; J. F. Hutchcroft, $25; postage, $252.13; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $26; telegrams and telephones, $1,185.38; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $145.35; F. Yearby, $2.25 1,698 78 Travelling Expenses: F. Brindley. $229; F. G. Brown, $15S.10; I. J. Brown, $831.05; M. J. Condon, $287.65; G. AV. Donahoe, $366.05; G. J. Duncan, $406.30; AV. R. Dunwoodv, $327.70; J. P. Green, $68.75; G. H. Greenwood, $706.35; W. H. Laird, $84.15; C. K. Mackenzie, $41.05; G. C. Mortimer, $618.21; J. MacDonald, $264.35; H. J. McDougall, $33.25; H. McLaren, $128.25; S. J. McNallv, $310.65; T. F. C. Salt, $34.58; A. J. Smith, $410.20; W. Spiller, $23.75; G. Thomas, $483.25; F. Yearby, $20.90; W. A. Walker, $386.86 Upkeep of Autos, etc : R. S. Bevan, $49.92; C.P.R. Co.. $4.50; Crow's Nest Pass Lumber Co., $35.05; G. AV. Donahoe. $194.95; G. J. Duncan, $8; W. R. Dun- woody, $59.05; East Kootenay Batterv Service, $16.55; E.D. & B.C. Railway Co.. $112; Elko Garag£, $9.05; Fernie Garage, $133.76: Fernie Motor Car Co., $664.48; Fort Steele Garage Co., $29.05; Hanson Garage. $42.30; C. A. Howse, $68.40; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $73.21; Lidgate Bros., $36.57; W. B. Marty, $1.10; G. C. Mortimer, $2.60; Motor Sales, Ltd., $23.15; AV. B. Muir, $24; IL S. McCreath, $1.25; W. McGinnis, $3.50; H. McLaren, $1.10; A. McRae, $3: B. Palmer, $6; Public Works Garage. $557.83; Ross-Saskatoon Lumber Co., Ltd., $147.05; AV. Schad, $4.60; Service Garage, $296.05; S. A. Speers, $4.80; Staples & Pierson, $4.25; Waldo Mercantile Co., $16; Wilson's A'ulcanizing AVorks, $34.95 8,888 47 Furniture and Fixtures: H. Logan, $40; F. Looney, $31.75; T. Summers, $63.75 135 50 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: Beattie-Oatway, Ltd., 95c; E. J. Beech, 60c; Delaney & Sinclair, Ltd., $4.55; Dominion Express Co., $3.25; Duthie Hardware Co., $1.50; Flathead Trading Co., Ltd., 75c; Lidgate Bros.. $1.50; J. Longden, 50c; J. D. Quail, $57.70; G. Thomas. $1; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $11.80; AVorkingmen's Co-op. Society, 60c 84 70 Rents: Corbin Coal & Coke Co., $120; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $24; J. Doyle, $50; A. L. McCulloch, $30 ; Ross-Saskatoon Lumber Co., Ltd., $180 404 00 Maintenance and Repairs: W. J. Bremner, $4.20; J. Brown, $3; Creston Mercantile Co., Ltd., $19.10; Consolidated Mining Carried foncard $ 31,083 72 $147,548 29 $ 367,380 52 O 48 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923*to 31st March, 1924. Vote. ' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Kootenay (South-east) District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 31,083 72 $147,548 29 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. & Smelting Co., Ltd., $7.70; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $18; Delaney & Sinclair, $2.50; E. Dishman, $1.60; Dominion Express Co., $3.60; Flathead Trading Co., Ltd., $3.20; A. T. Hamilton, $20; E. Hurry, $2; G. A. Millett, $5.40; S. J. McCartney, $9.75; H. S. McCreath, $2.50; McLeod & ' Harrison, $3.75; W. Paoli, $2; F. Parks & Co., $6.65; T. Summers. $3.90; A. Thomlinson, $4; T. Todd, $81; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $4 207 85 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.: F. Allan, $8; Baker Lumber Co., $45; Burke & Morrison, $165; Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd., $38.80; Corbin Coal & Coke Co., Ltd., $26.50; Crow's Nest Pass Lumber Co., Ltd.. $73; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $307.25; A. Douglas, $12; Elko Water, Light & Power Co., $30; Michel Water, Light & Power Co., $24; Goat Mountain Waterworks Co.. $13.50; R. Hirtz. $12.75; G. Hurry, $54; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $28.12; A. Mellor, $2.60; H. S. McCreath, $75.62; A. L, McCulloch, $1.25; McLeod & Harrison, $96; Natal Trading Co., Ltd., $22; F. Parks & Co., $10; Ross- Saskatoon Lumber Co., Ltd., $42; Trites-AVood Co., Ltd., $1; W. Wood, $70 1,158 39 Provisions: Alberta Provincial Police. $2.50: G. Anton. $1; F. Brindley, $20.65; B.C. Cate, $25; Chow Lain, $2.10; M. J. Condon, $5 ; City of Cranbrook, $446; Cranbrook Drug & Book Co.. Ltd., $1.50; G. W. Donahoe, $1.50; H. Fenwick, $3; City of Fernie, $118; A. Hjort, $12; Mah Jim, $5; H. McLaren, $10.06; McLean's Drug & Book Co., Ltd., $3 ; E. B. Offin, $52; Sam Lee & Co.. Ltd., $1.75; A. Smith, $2.50; N. E. Suddaby, $2.85 715 41 Incidentals and Contingencies: Beattie-Oatway. $2.90 ; D. Corsan. $15 ; Dominion Express Co., $2.25; Green & McKinnon, $14; F. R. Haigh, $2.14; D. P. Hannington, $5; N. E. Suddaby, $1.10; R. C. Weldon, $3 45 39 Kootenay (South-east) District 33,210 76 Kootenay (West) District. Salaries ($14,565.50) : W. R. Dunwoody$1.849 50 H. W. King—$1,578 00 E. Gammon 1,974 00 W. H. Laird.. 884 00 G. M. Gunn 446 00 C.K.Mackenzie 990 00 W. R. Henley— 131 50 H.AV.McLaren 699 00 .1. F. Johnston— 1,578 00 C. F. Oland— 1.578 00 P. W. Jupp 1,458 00 E. A. Vachon 1,336 50$ 14,502 50 Special Constables 63 00 Expenses ($7,862.58) : $ 14>56» 50 Office Supplies, etc.: Telegrams and telephones, $720.06; Dominion Express Co., $18.90; King's Printer, $14.62; H. Carried forward $ 14,565 50 $180,759 05 $ 367,380 52 \ 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st Marcpi, 1924. O 49 V°o'te. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Kootenay (West) District—Continued. Brought forward $ 14,565 50 $180,759 05 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. McLaren, 20c ; postage, $253; Standard Furniture Co., $150; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $145.35; West Transfer Co., $6.67 1,308 80 Travelling Expenses : W. R. Dun wood v, $860; E. Gammon, $431; M. Gorman, $61.40; G. M. Gunn, $95.20; W. R. Henley, $166.40; J. F. Johnston, $399.15; P. W. Jupp, $261.60; H. AV. King, $80.55; AV. H. Laird, $267.25; C. K. Mackenzie, $21.80; H. McLaren, $90.70; C. F. Oland, $496.72; J. Rvckman, $2; E. Smith, $13.65; M. A. Sturgeon, $98.50; E. A. Vachon, $308.14 Upkeep of Autos, etc.: Donaldson Mills Co., $98.65 ; W. R. Dunwoody, $14.90; W. B. Embree, $5.50; A. E. Fowler, $25; E. Gammon, $4.40; Hipperson Hardware Co., $5; J. Johnson, $3; F. AV. Jordan & Co., $118.24; H. AV. King, $2.50; Kootenay Garage, $292.91; A. G. Lambert & Co., $5; Lidgate Bros., $169.47; AV. B. Muir, $20; E. AV. Mc- Quade, $2.60; Nelson Transfer Co., $5.80; H. ■ . Parker, $20; Public AVorks Garage, $4.01; Smedley's Garage, $64.65; Staples & Pierson, $142.25; J. H. Vestrup, $12 4,669 94 Furniture and Fixtures : Canadian Auto & Electric Supply Co., $19.65; Macey-Abell Co.. $234.20; H. McCreath, 50c.; Standard Furniture Co., $61; West Transfer Co., $23.60 338 95 Uniforms. Clothing, and Equipment: Angell Hardware Store, $1.20; Bennett's, Ltd., $1.25; C. A. Cawley, 55c; J. F. Johnston, 80c; H. AV. King, 60c ; C. F. Oland, $2.50; N. Stogren, $3; West Kootenay Power & Light Co., $1.05; AVood-A'allance Hardware Co., $2.75 13 70 T?6nts • S." Leary, $240; A. L. McCulloch, $210; L. F. & C. E. Tyson, $288 738 00 Maintenance and Repairs : M. Blair, $1.25; C. A. Cawdey, $16.35; Creston Mercantile Co., $13.35; M. Dishman, $2; Donaldson-Mills Co., $2; T. H. Hoben, $6.35; W. H. Miller, $15; H. McCreath, $2; Salmo Trading Co., $3.60; Standard Furniture Co., $7.50; G. Trickett, $9; E. A. Walton, $13.39; AVing- Chong, $5; AVing Lee, $2 98 79 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.: T. Abriel, $135; Angell Hardware Store, $2.50; P. Angrignon, $183; C. A. Cawley, $14; Denver Waterworks Co., Ltd., $108.75; Goat Mountain AVaterworks Co., $13.50; S. Hayward. $27; Kootenay Shingle Co., Ltd., $75; S. Leary, $11.25; A. L. McCulloch, $7.50; Nakusp Power & Light Co., $55.20; J. R. Porter, $9; Salmo Trading Co., $6.40 648 10 Provisions: G. M. Gunn, $4.25; J. F. Johnston, $12.50; H. McLaren, $3.50; Royal Cafe, $2.50; E. A. Vachon, $1.75 24 50 Carried forward $ 22,406 28 $180,759 05 $ 367,380 52 O 50 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Kootenay (West) District—Continued. Brought forward $ 22,406 28 $180,759 05 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies: AV. A. Coghlin, $5; Dominion Express Co., $5.30; G. B. Henderson, $5; P. Marken, $1.50; Rose & Hartin. $5 21 SO Kootenay (West) District 22,428 08 Lillooet District Salaries ($14,327.75) : E. J. Breckon —$1,320 00 G. H. Clark 1.281 00 H. C. Clarke 1,200 00 F. W. Gallagher- 1.350 00 M. Gorman 1.003 50 G. H. Greenwood 910 00 J. R. Hamilton— 444 50 H. P. Hughes..? 337 75 G. Logan 108 50 A. C. Mintv— 875 00 D. G. McKenzie 940 00 I. McRae 1.320 00 W. Riley 315 00 G. F. Turner- 1,290 00 T. Higginbottom- 1,398 00 $ 14.093 25 Special Constables 234 50 Expenses ($9,781.51) : Office Supplies, etc.: S. S. Boyd. $26.73; G. Clark, $4.25; C. M. Eagan, $3; G. H. Greenwood, $10.45; F. Heck- miller, $12; Johnston Bros., $2.70; I. McRae, $2.40; P.G.E. Railway Co.. $2.50 ; postage, $157.50; telegrams and telephones, $503.82; F. Vernon, $2.50 Travelling Expenses: E. J. Breckon, $282.60; N. Christy. $3; G. H. Clark, $303.51; H. C. Clarke, $671.95; F. W. Gallagher, $397.88; M. Gorman, $164.65; G. H. Greenwood, $328.35; J. R. Hamilton. $14.50; T. Higginbottom, $319.85; H. P. Hughes. $136.45; G. Logan, $162.45; A. C. Minty. $179.03; J. Mackill, $40.25; I. McRae, $501.48; G. D. McKenzie, $335.08; W. Riley, $287.75; G. F. Turner, $507.81; G. Walters, $11 Upkeep of Autos, etc.: R. M. Blair, $1.65; H. M. Burns. $27; R. R. Carver, $17; Central Garage, $1.50; G. H. Clark, $4.25 ; H. T. Clark, $20; Clinton Garage, $144.25 ; Cowan Hardware Co.. $155.10; L. J. Crosina, $19.15; AV. G. Crowston, $15; M. Dumond, $61.57; J. Elliott, $12; R. Elliott, $10; F. W. Engeman, $145.65; E. & N. Railway Co., $47; H. H. Fox, $30; R. Fraser, $61.65; J. A. Fraser & Co., Ltd.. $8.25; Fraser & Mackenzie, $66.29; F. V,'. Gallagher, $13.25; M. Gorman, $5.95; G. H. Greenwood, $114.05; F. Heckmiller. $5.35; D. A. Higdon, $37.69; A. G. Hillier. $96.25; C. D. Hoy. $5; T. C. Hurley. $45; Hurley & Prosser, $76.75; Johnston Bros.. $58.15; Kamloops Motor Co., $21.70; Loo Chang, $12.74; T. A. Moore & Co., $80.10; G. M. Olson, $56.70; T. Paxton, Jr., $60 ; C. Pigeon, $34,50; Pinchbeck & McNaughton. $33.05; Public Works Garage, $12.09; Quesnel Garage, $337.65; O. Senneseth, $1; F. Simpson, $19.o0; J. R. AA'illiams, $5 14,327 75 727 85 6.626 67 Carried forward $ 21,682 27 $203,187 13 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 51 Vote* SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. IAllooet District—Continued. Brought forward $ 21,682 27 $203,187 13 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Furniture and Fixtures : H. B. Campbell, $45; T. C. Lee, $5; Smith & Champion, $16.50 66 50 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: A. B. Campbell, $1.55; Cowan Hardware Co., $35.85; F. AV. Engeman, $10.60; T. Higginbottom, $5.20; Hurley & Prosser, $21.10; 100-Mile Store, j $10.70 S5 00 Rents: Bailey & Kennedy, - $480; Lands Department, $18; F. Heckmiller, $300; P.G.E. Railway, $49.99 847 99 Maintenance and Repairs: Allison Drug & Book Co., 50c ; R. Boothe, $1.30; M. Brown, $6; A. B. Campbell, $4; H. C. Clarke, $10; Cowan Hardware Co., $13.40: T. Dillabough, $5.50; F. W. Engeman, $35.75; R. Fraser, $16.90; Fraser & Mackenzie, $9.40; A. Hallin, $17.30; T. C. Hurley, $14.80; W. M. Huston, $1.60; C. A. Phair, $17.50; G. Strange, $4.05; pay-list, labour, $93.50 251 50 Fuel, Light. Water, etc : Adam Bob, $50; T. Boyce, $112.50; A. B. Campbell, $26.50; J. C. Edwards, $55; R. Fraser, $38.80; Fraser & Mackenzie, $13.50; F. Harper, $19.75 ; T. G. Harvey, $80 ; Lands Department. $3 ; T. C. Lee, $15; T. A. Moore & Co., $18.95; S. A. McFarlane, $15; L. M. McKinnon. $19.75; C. A. Phair, $67; Williams & Roddick, $9.50 544 25 Provisions, etc.: Allison Drug & Book Co., $6.50; Bayley & Kennedy, $3; H. C. Clarke, $2.50; F. W. Gallagher, $113; M. J. Greenw7ood, $267; L. Higginbottom, $6.65; T. Higginbottom, $33.95; Lakeview Hotel, $94.50; Nugget Cafe, $43; Quesnel Hospital, $2.50; W. Riley, $28 600 60 Incidentals and Contingencies: G. R. Baker. $11.50; F. W. Gallagher, $5; T. Higginbottom, $4; AV. G. Livingstone, $4.50; L. M. McNeil, $3.50; P.G.E. Railway, 65c; Shaw Bros., $2 31 15 Lillooet District 24,109 26 Nanaimo District. Salaries ($15,548.92) : J. A. Anderson—$1,200 00 J. Russell $1,338 00 F. E. Bradner — 1,200 00 AV.V.Shepherd 1,320 00 S. W. Dawson.... 1,235 50 A.T.Stephenson 1,914 00 A. Dunbar 500 81 R. M. Stewart 1,200 00 E. B. Irving 290 61 G. AVilliams— 1,200 00 R. Marshall 1,320 00 II. N. AVood— 1,518 00 R. L. Matthews- 1,048 50 $ 15,285 42 Special Constables 263 50 Expenses ($9,657.14) : $ 15,548 92 Office Supplies, etc.: Dominion Express Co., $15.55 ; postage, $321.07 ; telegrams and telephones, $833.45 1,170 07 Carried forward $ 16,718 99 $227,296 39 $ 367,380 52 O 52 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°0'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Nanaimo District—Continued. Brought forward $ 16,718 99 $227,296 39 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses: J. A. Anderson. $541.50; F. E. Bradner, $48.20; S. W. Dawson, $459.25; A. Dunbar, $149.25; E. B. Irving, $62.25; R. Marshall, $242.61; R. Matthews, $311.05; A. D. I. Mustart, $114.30; J. Russell, $41.10; W. A'. Shepherd, $182.20; R. M. Stewart, $188.10;>A. T. Stephenson. $188.70; G. AVilliams, $254.90; H. N. AVood, $565.65 Upkeep of Autos, etc.: Alberni Garage. $12; J. A. Anderson, $40.75; G. D. Banasky, $18.10; C. F. Bryant, $3.75; C. Cameron. $27.15; C.P.R. Co., 65c; J. Carr, $5.50; Corfield Motors, Ltd., $1,267.76; C. Corso, $6.40: W. T. Dawley, $11.50; H. E. Dendoff, $26.50; Dominion Express Co., $5.90; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $151.51; Edwards & Orr, $9.60; R. H. Goodman, $31.45; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd.. $30.58; Hailing & Ledingham. $140.40; H. Hayden, $10; AV. C. Hembroff, $324.06; AV. Horrocks, $656; AV. G. Hygh. $316.67; J. A. Irvine, $2.25; H. Jepson, $31.50; H. Johnson. $3; Johnson's Garage, $3.00; W. LeHurav, $14.05; I. E. Lowe, $79.20; R. Marshall, $72.80; G. A. Moore, $45; A. D. I. Mustart, $31.55 ; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd.. $236.83 ; National Motor Co., $38; Port Alberni Garage, $16.55; Reliable Boat House, $9; Rushton's Garage. $104.76: J. Russell, $3.10; Sampson Hardware Co., $3.15; Sparks Co., $44.25; AV. V. Shepherd,' $9.39; N. Shepherd, $21; G. E. Stephenson, $42; A. T. Stephenson, $45.94; R. M. Stewart, $22.20; D. AVatson, $166.98; AVeiler Auto Supply House, $14.95; H. N. AVood, $35.13 7,541 77 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: R. S. Colclough, $3.50; H. E. Dendoff, $1; Dominion Express Co., 80c; A. Dunbar, 80c.; F. J. Ellison, $1.20; W. D. Jones, 50c; R. Marshall, $7.10; R. Matthews, $1.50; Sampson Hardware Co., $13.90: R. AL Stewart, $2; C. H. Tarbell & Son, $5; G. Williams, $1.75 39 05 licnts * e'. M. Hurlev. $96; City of Ladysmith, $30; Whalen Pulp & Paper Mills, Ltd., $50 176 00 Maintenance and Repairs: A. H. Blakemore, $5.25; Carter & Murray, 65c; AV. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $1.82; Graham & Moncrieff, $2.30; G. F. Green, $43.40; C. A. Mac- Naughton, $21.55; C. H. Tarbell & Co., $1.70; AVardill Bros., $2.50; AVeiler Bros., Ltd., $14 93 17 Fuel. Light, Water, etc.: J. A. Anderson, $60; Canadian Collieries, Ltd., $74.40; A. Cleland, $110; City of Courtenay, $72.78; Cumberland Electric Light Co., Ltd., $72; W. T. Dawlev, $4.50; Piket Electric, $3.40; G. Shead, $27.50 424 58 Carried foncard $ 24,993 56 $227,296 39 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 53 Vo'te* SERVICE. • Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Nanaimo District—Continued. Brought forward $ 24,993 56 $227,296 39 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Provisions: C. G. Allen, $3.20; J. A. Anderson, $10; A. Dunbar, $1.50; M. Matthews, $20.45; Philpott's Cafe, $67.30; J. Russell, $7.65 ; G. AVilliams, $6.70; F. E. AVood, $5.60 122 40 Incidentals and Contingencies : T. A. Briggs, $5; Dominion Express Co., $2.55; G. Forrest, $3; E. R. Hicks, $3; T. Reeves, 95c ; Sampson Hardware Co., 60c; A. T. Stephenson, $75 90 10 Nanaimo District 25,206 06 Prince Rupert District. Salaries ($23,930) : R. A. Beavan $1,428 00 A. C. Minty....$1,225 00 J. G. Blaney 1,281 00 T.AV.S.Parsons 1,379 00 A. W. Collins — 808 50 R. P. Ponder.. 1,518 00 A. Dryden 1,428 00 H. Reed 1.380 00 R. Gibson 1,326 00 A. Saint 1,638 00 ,T. Gillies - 1,200 00 J. P. Scarlett- 762 00 E. B. Irving 462 00 AV. Spill er .... 725 00 W. F. Islip 1,326 00 A. W. Stone.... 295 00 C. A. Mancor — 1,200 00 R. AVebster .... 1,398 00 H. Martin 1,320 00 J. A. AVilliams 885 50 $ 22,985 00 Special Constables — 945 00 $ 23,930 00 Expenses ($15,799.15) : Office Supplies, etc.: Canadian National Express, $13.79; Dominion Express Co., $33.33; Hyde Transfer, $5.95; King's Printer, $574.63; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $19.20; W. McMillan, $3; McRae Bros., Ltd., $4.30; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $9.55; postage, $392.29; Smith & Lemon, $2.85; telegrams and telephones, $732.59; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $290.70; Vancouver Typewriter Co., $12.50 2,094 68 Travelling Expenses :— R. A. Beavan, $414.85; AV. P. Bell, $1.50; J. G. Blancv, $485.45; F. Campbell, $19.70; A. AV. Collins, $486.30; G. Crate, $112.89; A. Dryden, $223; P. Gadsden, $13; R. Gibson, $265.35; J. Gillies, $280.23; E. B. Irving. $5; AV. F. Islip, $561.40; H. H. Jebson, $111.75; M. Leek, $84.55; G. Logan, $188.55; C. A. Mancor. $267.84; J. Martin, $1,023.30; A. C. Minty, $360.50; J. H. McMullin, $278.65; E. G. Newnham, $27; J. Parkes. $103.50; T. W. S. Parsons, $837.08; R. P. Ponder, $430.80: II. Reed, $141.42; A. Saint, $215.45; J. P. Scarlett, $178.20; AV. Spiller, $288.40; A. AV. Stone, $53.50; P. van Valkenberg, $19.80; AV. H. Vickers, $53; A. J. AValkinson, $34.60; R. AVebster, $132.50; J. A. AVilliams, $593.36; Union Steamship Co. of B.C., Ltd., $34.35 Carried forward $ 26,024 68 $252,502 45 $ 367,380 52 O 54 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued, Police Divisions—Continued. Prince Rupert District—Continued. Brought forward $ 26,024 68 $252,502 45 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continu cd. Travelling Expenses—Continued. Upkeep of Autos, etc.: B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $36.77; B.C. Canning Co., Ltd., $18.60; J. Brown, $6.50; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd.. $23.35; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $18.54; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $210.30; Prince Rupert Boat House, $72; St. Michael's Trading Co., $22.52; J. Thomas. $33.50; Wallace Fisheries, Ltd., $10 8,778 85 Furniture and Fixtures: Bell & Crossett, $3.50; Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co.. Ltd., $19.60; Hvde Transfer, $10.41; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd.. $256.50; Mitchell & Currie, $32.60; J. S. Nelson, $43; G. D. Tite, $32 434 38 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: B. Brynildsen & Sons, Ltd., $5.70; Canadian National Express, $3.75; A. W. Collins, $1; R. Cunningham & Sons, Ltd., $8.40; H. Gibson, $5.25; Hatt Bros.. $10.05; Hop Sing, $4; J. B. Kershaw, $5.60; H. Martin, $2.10; McLeman & Hooton, $6; Oakalla Prison Farm, $25.62; Parkin & AVard Electric Co., $17.80 ' 95 27 Rents: J. Anderson. $180; S. Gledhill, $58.30; Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., $135 373 30 Maintenance and Repairs : R. A. Beavan. $3.15; Bell & Crossett. $10.75; F. C. Bishop, $35; B. Brynildsen & Sons. Ltd., $7.80; Carolon Meat Market & Store, $187.50; A. C. Christensen, $25.10; R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd.. $75; H. Defontain, $18; A. W. Edge Co., $15.29; C. E. Gilmore, $45; Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., $141; Granby Stores, $2; Hatt Bros., $18.50: International Electric Co., Ltd., $22.50; J. B. Kershaw. $9.60; AV. F. King, $12; E. Lambert, $5; AV. Little, $50.50; J. Mellor. $16.55; McLeman & Hooton. $262.92; J. S. Nelson, $2.50; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $12.95; Parkin & AVard Electric Co., $2.40; Pioneer Laundrv, Ltd., $2.75; J. Richmond, $6; Silver- sides Bros., $10; G. E. Tate, $5; Terrace Drug & Book Co., $2; Terrace Laundry. $2.50; Thompson Hardware Co., Ltd., $1.55; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $24.37; White Pass & Yukon Route, $4.29; J. Wing, $6; pay-list, labour, $469 1,514 47 Fuel. Light, Water, etc.: F. C. Bishop. $27; K. W. Brink. $23.70; B. Brynildsen & Sons, Ltd., $12; J. Cameron, $45; Carolan & Son, $32.50; A. W. Collins, $16; Crawford Transfer Co., $267; R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd., $10.50; J. Fox, $32; P. Gadsden, $40; J. Garrett, $25.30; Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co.. Ltd., $9.75; D. L. Hall, $70; Hatt Bros., $87.80; E. T. Hunt, $7.50; G. Kelsey, $16; E. Letnes, $7.50; J. Martin, $5.20; Carried foncard $ 37,220 95 $252,502 45 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 55 V°otef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Prince Rupert District—Continued. Brought forward $ 37,220 95 $252,502 45 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Light, Water, etc.—Continued. W. W. Mee, $16; Mackay & Gillespie, Ltd., $106.10; McLeman & Hooton, $9; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $468.70; Port Essington AVater Co., Ltd., $10; Stewart Public Utilities, $48; Union Steamship Co. of B.C., Ltd., $122.50; J. A. AV alters, $7.50 1,522 55 Provisions: R. A. Beavan, $60.40; J. G. Blaney, $2; Boston Grill, $6.50; Bulkley Hotel Cafe, $4.50; Bunta Singh, $6; A. W. Collins, $13.60; Dominion Cafe, $31.80; A. Dryden, $110; R. Gibson, $33; J. B. Islip, $12 ; C. A. Mancor, $20.50 ; H. Martin, $1.50 ; Massett Timber Co., Ltd., $3; Ormes, Ltd., $1.10; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $1.50; R. P. Ponder, $7.50; City of Prince Rupert, $234; J. P. Scarlett, $57; J. S. Stickney, $9.50; St. Regis Cafe, $4.65; A. van Gastle, $27; W. H. Vickers, $73.25; H. A. Whillins, $11.50; J. A. Williams, $4 735 80 Incidentals and Contingencies: A. E. H. Bennett, $5; G. II. Bleecker, $12; J. P. Cade, $9; Canadian National Pacific Coast Service, $40.40; Canadian National Express, $1.10; J. H. Carson, $3; A. AV. Collins, $4; Dominion Express Co., 80c.; McRae Bros., Ltd., 70c.; Ormes, Ltd., $1.75; P. J. Ryan, $20.10; Hyde Transfer, $1; J. Sweeney, $30; H. E. Tremavne, $33; S. van Valkenburg, $10; H. Whillins, $10; pay-list re search N. O'Brien, $68 249 85 Prince Rupert District 39,729 1.5 Vancouver District. Salaries ($39,706.85) : T. R. Baker $1,320 00 S. Marshall —$1,260 00 F. Bott 315 00 R. Matthews .. 349 50 F. Broughton 1,518 00 P. M. Morrev- 632 50 W. H. Cameron.. 1,386 00 J. Murray 1.200 00 D. C. Campbell- 612 50 S. North 1.650 00 C. J. Clerihue 315 00 AV. J. Mcintosh 567 00 P. Corrigan 684 50 C. C. Ovens— 301 83 F. Cruickshank— 1,950 00 W. Owen 660 00 J.W.Cruickshank 1,200 00 H. C. Pyke — 1,518 00 J. G. Cunningham 1,518 00 J. Renner 1,338 00 C. H. Dawson — 1.260 00 AV. Riley 374 50 AV. V. Fenton 1,320 00 S. S. Saunders 1,338 00 M. Gorman 334 50 G. C. Sharpe.. 1.320 00 AV. H. Hadley .... 1.338 00 J. H. Silk 1,200 00 J. P. M. Hannah 1,200 00 R. Sims .: 960 00 E. B. Irving 231 00 A. AV. Stone.... 885 00 C. F. Kearns 1,200 00 A. O. Sutton.... 400 00 J. Kelly 1,430 00 R. H. Tebb — 1,000 00 F. J. A. King 1,200 00 AV. J. Aroisey„ 1,138 50 J. C. Lowe 609 00 O. Wilkie 260 00$ 39,294 33 Special Constables 412 52 Carried forward $ 39,706 85 $292,231 60 $ 367,380 52 O 5G Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. 67. Provincial Police--Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Vancouver District—Continued. Brought foncard . $ 39,706 85 $292,231 60 $ 367,380 52 Expenses ($28,502.18) : Office Supplies, etc.: Canadian Bank of Commerce, $2; Canadian National Express, $2.75; J. W. Carthew. $1.10; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $2.25; Dominion Express Co., $35.02; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., 31c; Harrison & Turnbull, $19.50; Henderson Directories, Ltd., $15; Insley Press, $2.95; Lands Department, $5; Langley Prairie Hardware, $3.55; F. Norris & Sons, $18; postage, $442.98; Speck & Robertson, $1; telegrams and telephones, $1,611.46: Union Steamship Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1.65; Universal Photographers. $9.95; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $18; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 Travelling Expenses: H. E. Baker, $2.05; T. R. Baker, $71.50; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd. (car-tickets), $73.50; F. W. D. Bott, $62.05; F. Broughton, $104.40; F. R. Butler, 50c; AV. H. Cameron, $283; D. C. Campbell, $209.15; C.P.R. Co., $5.50; C. J. Clerihue, $14.15; P. Corrigan. $76.60; F. Cruickshank. $180.24; J. AA'. Cruickshank, $221.11; J. G. Cunningham, $405.18; C. H. Dawson, $448.10; G. Duncan, $224.03; J. Ellice. $514.21; AV. V. Fenton, $50.15 M. Gorman, $105.20; AV. H. Hadley, $595.10 J. P. M. Hannah, $152.35; R. Hodgson, $39.60 E. B. Irving, $40.60; C. F. Kearns, $437.18; J Kelly, $47.55; F. J. A. King, $311.95; C. Leamv $7.30; J. Macdonald, $35.35; S. Marshall, $477.65 R. Matthews, $163.60; J. Murray, $480.15; AV. J McIntosh, $52.03; S. North, $73.35; C. Ovens $18.80; W. Owen, $145.45; H. C. Pyke, $1,256.05 J. Rentier, $174.85; AV. Riley, $331.43; S. S Saunders, $130.30; G. C. Sharpe, $419.75; A. H Silk, $544.10; R. Sims, $39.26; A. AV. Stone. $16.30; A. C. Sutton, $174.90; R. H. Tebb, $94.10; AV. J. Voisey, $1.40; O. Wilkie, $17.80 Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.: Abbotsford Tire Hospital, $2.50; Acme Garage, $42.95; AV. A. Adams, $8.20; H. Alanson, $1.10; Auto Radiator & Lamp Co., $3.50; Auto Supply Co., Ltd., $3.50; G. T. Baker, $60.98; Battery House, $234.87; B.C. Auto Top Co., $7.50; B.C. Canning Co., Ltd., $44.45; B.C. Fishing & Packing Co., Ltd., $32.55; E. G. Brown, $25; H. T. Cadwallader, $269.49; AV. H. Cameron, $102.94; Cascade Laundry, $6.30; C. J. Cooper, $3.30; Crane, Ltd., $5.94; Crawford Battery Co., Ltd., $57.55; F. Cruickshank. $96; J. AV. Cruickshank, $2.48; J. G. Cunningham, $10.32; Cylinder Grinders, Ltd., $18; C. H. Dawson, $3.50; F. Deeley, $2; A. G. Deighton, $4.10; Delta Garage, $47.15; Dominion Express Co., 40c.; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $233.87; G. Duncan. $1.75; F. Elliott, $1,484.31; H. Fraser, $22.50; Fraser Motors, Ltd.. $202.32; W. Gibbens, $14; J. Gibson, $2.20; Gonsalves & Carried foncard 2,202 47 . $ 41,909 32 $292,231 60 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 57 Votef ' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Vancouver District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 41,909 32 $292,231 60 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses—Continued. Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.—Continued. Dames, $131.-49; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $31.67; B. Hansen, $10; Hargitt Motors, Ltd., $199.51; G. Hatashita, $7.50; R. J. Heath- man, $13.31; J. F. Henderson, $7.75; Hoffar Motor Boat Co., $8; E. Hunt, $35; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $846.96; C. F. Kearns, $5; Knights Inlet Cannery, $4; Ladner Garage, $39.45; Lands Department. $3,620.41; Langley Service Garage, $89.02; Langley Tire Shop, $18.30; LePage Gasolene Engine Co., $28.75; A. Linton & Co.. Ltd.. $55.50; E. Lipsett, $3.15; J. Macdonald, $7.64; Marpole Hardware, $7.40; R. May, $55; C. O. Mellor, $20; Modern Motor Co., Ltd., $278.28; W. H. Morrison, $893.90; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $11.17; C. C. Ovens, $6; Pacific Rubber Tire Co., $48; Pascoe & Co., Ltd., $267.83; Pattison Motors, Ltd., $57.40; Pioneer Laundry, $3.25; Point Grey Service Station, $2.10; J. Pope, $3.15; Powell River Co., Ltd., $63.67; Provincial Canning Co., Ltd., $5.20; Quathiaski Canning Co., $16.80; Reliable Garage, $42.07; Reliable Parking Station, $571.36; S. Salo, $2; E. AV. Shaw, $1,700; R. A. Sims, $21.30; Smith-Dollar Timber Co., $29.15; Standard Motors, $3.98; E. Summerfield, $18; Terminal Sheet Metal AVorks, $2.75; Tire Service Shop, $2.60; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $94.06; Union Steamship Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1.10; Vancouver Daily Province, $9.20; A'ancouver Shipyard, Ltd., $14; A'ancouver Sun, $9.60; C. AVallace, $16; Warner Products Service Station, $3.50; C. F. Weir, $162.46; AA'est- ern Machine AVorks, Ltd., $24.40; AVestern Tire Station, $30.58; H. A. AVing, $5; Yates Launch Supplies, $1.65 22,052 71 Furniture and Fixtures : Oakalla Prison Farm, $29.85; Powell River Department Store, 50c 30 35 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: Cascade Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Ltd., $3.15; E. J. Cashmore, $6.60; C. H. Dawson, $1.10; Dominion Express Co., 45c.; L. C. Fraser, $10; J. Gibson, 40c; Hargitt's Garage, $4.50; E. Hunter, $5; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $17.85; F. J. King, $6; Kirk Hardware. Ltd.. $1.85; H. T. Lock, $1.50; Marpole Hardware, $1.75; Menzies Hardware Co., Ltd., $8.10; AV. H. Morrison, $14; Muir Electric Co., Ltd., $13.60; A. S. Nichol, $2.40; J. Norton, 60c; Owl Drug Co., Ltd., $6.75; Powell River Co., Ltd., $8.15; S. Pugh, 40c; J. Renner, $1; Sam Kee Co., $3.60; G. C. Sharpe, $4.10; A. H. Silk, $1.80; H. P. Smith, 60c; Squamish Hardware, $14.30; A. C. Sutton, $115; O. Swanson, $2.55; Thomas Hardware, $7.75; West A'ancouver Electric Co., 40c; V. R. AViiich, 00c 265 85 Carried forward $ 64,258 23 $292,231 60 $ 367,380 52 O 58 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police— Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Vancouver District—Continued. Brought forward $ 64,258 23 $292,231 60 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Rents: Britannia Stores, $90; E. S. Harris, $180; M. Murphy, $159.60; Provincial Canning Co., Ltd., $35; U. J. Weatherbee, $300 764 60 Maintenance and Repairs: H. Alanson, $25.94; J. L. Blackstone. $10; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $8.06; H. Carter, $163.40; C. A. Christie, $13; Davey's Grocery, $10.10; A. G. Deighton, $1.50; DesBrisay's, Ltd., $11.50; J. Gibson, $2; A. Hills, $61; Langley Prairie Hardware, $9.10; H. T. Lock, $10.20; Loo Yong, $1.50; W. T. McArthur & Co.. Ltd.. $6.75; G. M. McLeod, $90; Oakalla Prison Farm, $1.70; Powell River Co., Ltd., $45.71; C. Scott, $7: Squamish Hardware, $16.85; A. J. Stephen, $7.38; A. T. Watkins, $22; U. J. Weatherbee, $3.70; W. J. Windebank, $89.57; Wong On, $2.50 620 46 Fuel, Light, Water, etc : F. Beecroft, $27.75; Britannia Stores, $28; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $96.2S; W. Butler, $48; F. H. Cawley, $26.25; C. A. Christie, $60.50; City Transfer, $79.85; T. Cutler, $24; F. Gibbins, $85.25; J. Gibson, $1.20; Gosse-Millerd Co., Ltd., $30; E. Hurren, $18; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $9.96; Z. Michaud, $7.50; Mission Public Service Co., Ltd., $33; G. M. McLeod, $9; J. A. McQuarrie, $15; P.G.E. Railway, $66.88; Powell River Co., Ltd., $50.60; Quathiaski Canning Co., $16; C. Ross, $20; R. Ross, $59.50; Western Power Co. of Canada, Ltd., $5.17 S17 69 Provisions: F. Broughton, $1.50; C. H. Dawson. $73; Delmonico Cafe, $23.10; Fraser Cafe. $47.90; E. M. Hadley, $4.40; C. R. Marlatt, $40; M. Matthews, $16.10 ; McLachlan's Cafe, $19.50 ; L. Purkiss, $65 ; Quathiaski Canning Co., Ltd., $14; W. Riley, $59.50; S. S. Saunders, $1; A. C. Sutton, $61 426 00 Incidentals and Contingencies: O. Beck, $5; D. C. Campbell, $6; C. A. Christie, $5; Cunningham Hardware Co., $2.35; T. E. Cutler. $7; L. B. Davis, $19.60; Dominion Express Co., 45c ; F. Elliott, $1.20; J. W. Ford, $5; A. E. Green, $49.50; J. Johnston, $7.75; T. King. $50; H. Langley, $888.45; G. H. Manchester, $25; A. Muyleart, $24.50; C. M. Mcintosh, $51; A. L. McQuarrie, $3; Powell River Employees' Sick Benefit Society, $66.25; T. Robinson, $5; St. George's Hospital, $8; A. C. Sutton, 50c ; F. H. S. Swan, $3.50; R. Swan, $3.50; G. Sweet, $3.50; Tom (Chinaman), $75; J. F. C. B. Vance, $2.50; B. AArillmott, $3.50 1,322 05 Vancouver District 68,209 03 Carried forward $360,440 63 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 59 V°otef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Brought forward $360,440 63 $ 367,380 52 Vernon Ltistrict. Salaries ($9,398.70) : G. A. Carter $1,728 00 P. Pentecost—$1,398 00 G. A. Johnson .... 806 75 J. Rankin 786 45 J. J. McConnell- 1.578 00 R.M.Robertson 1,260 00 E. Patterson 345 00 J. M. Smith— 1.398 00 $ 9.300 20 Special Constables 98 50 9.398 70 Expenses ($6,523.77) : Office Supplies, etc.: Dominion Express Co., $15.05; P. T. Dunn, $55; R. F. Dynes, $45; postage, $111; telegrams and telephones, $623.56 849 61 Travelling Expenses: Alberta Provincial Police, $18.55; Gj|A. Carter, $322.85 ; G. A. Johnson, $157.85 ; J. J. 'McConnell, $110.60; E. Patterson, $9.85; P. Pentecost, $69.25;. J. Rankin. $79.85; R. M. Robertson, $417.95; J. AL Smith, $276.10; P. M. A. Stewart, $30.75 Upkeep of Autos, etc : G. Anderson. $8 ; F. H. Bassett, $7.50 ; J. AV. B. Browne, $20.55; J. M. Edgar, $2.75; Okanagan Garage, $12.35; Ford Service Garage, $161.92; Maxwell Gordon, $25.50; IXL Battery Station, $22.55; M. Jack, $2; W. Kruger, $12; A. W. Lehman, $2; Mechanics Garage, $10.85; Megaw- Smithers Motor Co., $416.11; J. Millar, $1; Enderby Motors, $21.20; McDonald's Garage, $16.65 ; Oil Shop, $21.65 ; Page & Offord, $50.15 ; Penticton Dray Express, $35; Penticton Garage, $229.05 ; Penticton Saddlery, $17; Penticton Tire Hospital, $58.05 ; Public Works Garage, $172.97 ; G. Robertson, $28.50; Sharp's Garage. $291.13; A. J. Smith Garage Co., $16; N. F. Tunbridge, $3; Vernon Garage, $365.21; AVard Motor Co., $6.50; AVatkin's Garage, $477.11 4,007 85 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: Johnston Hardware, Ltd., $3.20; R. P. Menzies, $1.80; Penticton Electric Co., 80c; A. Rogers & Co., $1.50; R. Rowland, $1; Thomson & Cope, 40c; Vernon Garage, $2.90 11 60 Rents : B.C. Telephone Co., $105; AV. G. McKeen, $5; N. F. Tunbridge, $3; Okanagan Telephone Co., Ltd., $210; G. A. Robertson, $15 338 00 Maintenance and Repairs: A. Baird, $20; J. Coupland, $6; Fletcher-AVilde Hardware, Ltd., $3.50; R. Gee, $10; C. Hawkins, $16.50; Morrison-Thompson Hardware Co., Ltd., $1.85; Nichols Department Store, $2.50; AV. J. Nichols, $52; Okanagan Hardware, Ltd., $4.50; Overwaitea Co., $1.35; Pacific Pipe & Flume Co., $5; Corporation of Penticton, $16.80; Penticton Electric Co., $4.85; Penticton Laundry, $2.46; E. Perrault, $18.80; Ross Hardware, $9.70; S. C. Smith Lumber Co., Ltd., $25.39; E. Spiller, $8; Thomson & Cope, 75c; A'ernon Hardware Co., Ltd., $1.25; M. A^owles, $1.50 212 70 Carried foncard $ 14,818 46 $360,440 63 $ 367,380 52 O 60 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Vernon District—Continued. Brought forward $ 14,818 46 $360,440 63 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Light, AVater, etc : Barker & Laird, $48.75: F. H. Bassett, $89; City of Enderby, $52.84; AV. Hang & Son, $58; G. A. Johnston. $60; City of Kelowna, $60.66; Corporation of Penticton, $27.38; Neil, Cryderman & Kennedy, $318; J. Sternberg, $12; Thomson & Cope, $2.40; City of A'ernon, $66.93; A'ernon Hardware Co., Ltd., $13.45; Whitaker's Exchange, $7.50 816 91 Provisions : Alberta Provincial Police, $3.45; Berrv Drug & Book Co.. $1.50; G. M. Carter, $84; M. Jobson, $36.40; M. J. Martin, $5.60; M. McConnell. $21.60; P. Pentecost, $2; J. M. Smith. $15.60; AVong Foo, $10.40 ^ 180 55 Incidentals and Contingencies : Arbuckle & Baldwin, $10; Berry Drug & Book Co., $1.40; M. Connor, $51; Dominion Express Co., 65c; Irving, Murphy & AVilloughby, $40; Penticton Tire Hospital, $3.50 - 106 55 Vernon District 15,922 47 Victoria District. Salaries ($15,996.51) : J. Allard $ 28 00 R. Owens $1,518 00 E. G. Borrodaile.. 336 00 F. E. L. Philp 1,320 00 L. A. Carey 504 00 A. Ralph 329 00 L. Dawkin 322 00 J. N. Rogers— 1.332 00 R. Gidlev 1,518 00 AV. Shepherd .. 325 50 AV. J. Hatcher— 462 00 G. B. Simpson 1,281 00 F. Irvine 325 50 E. G. Stedham 1,200 00 E. B. Irving 254 80 A. C. Sutton.... 338 71 W. Kier 1.518 00 O. AVilkie 1,300 00 M. C. McPhail— 1.518 00 $ 15.730 51 Special Constables 266 00 $ 15,996 51 Expenses ($8,372.79) : Office Supplies, etc.: Diggon's, $1; Dominion Express Co.. $2.15; King's Printer, $198.06; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $78; F. E. L. Philp, 24c ; postage. $162.38; Public Works Department, $6; Sidney Trading Co., Ltd., 40c; G. B. Simpson. $4.40; telegrams and telephones, $395.89; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $9.35 857 87 Travelling Expenses : Alberta Provincial Police. $2; J. Allard, $28.60; E. G. Borrodaile, $29.25; L. A. Carey, $113.10; H. H. Clarke, $2.02; J. Cruickshank. $6; L. Daw- kin, $32.05; J. J. Delahunty, $6.50; G. Elliott, $14.70; R. Gidlev, $81.76; E. Gillingham. $4; AV. J. Hatcher, $48.85; G. Hood, $7.70; F. Irvine, $31.45; E. B. Irving. $51.85; G. H. Jennings, $3.50; AV. Kier. $234.23; M. C. McPhail, $103.95; R. Owens. $284.89; F. E. L. Philp, $34; A. Ralph, $105.45; J. N. Rogers, $206.98; W. Carried foncard $ 16,854 38 $376,363 10 $ 367,380 52 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 61 Votef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Victoria District—Continued. Brought forward $ 16,854 38 $376,363 10 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued, Travelling Expenses—Continued. Shepherd, $8.23; G. B. Simpson, $239.25; J. A. Smith, $125.55; E. G. Stedham, $195.64; A. C. Sutton, $39.20; W. J. A'oisey, $43.55; O. Wilkie, $118.90 Upkeep of Autos, etc.: J. K. Angus, $60; Armstrong Bros., $425.75'; Artcards Co., $2; Atkinson Motor Co., Ltd., $40.60; Automotive Equipment House, $8.25; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $75.95; AV. F. Bissenden, $1.50 ; J. Bryant, $54 ; M. Calthrop, $12 ; Central Garage, $105.67; Consolidated Motors, Ltd., $178.28; F. Deeley, $3.25; Dempster's Garage, $30.50 ; Dominion Express Co., $10.67 ; Dominion Rubber Svstem (Pacific), Ltd., $68.32; Duncan Garage, Ltd., $273.89; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd.. $462; E. Goddard, $24.97; S. Goucher, $3.68 ; Gowan & Co., $33 ; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $143.42; AV. J. Hatcher, $1.45; AV. C. Hembroff, $63.39; Horrocks & Jackson, $5; IXL Launch & Motor AVorks, $12; H. Jones, 85c; B. Kean, $1.02; W. Kier, $1.40; Lands Department, $65.75; Langford Garage Co., 75c; A. W. LePage Co., $15.30; D. Macfadyen, $58.13; Masters Motor Co., Ltd.. $1.40; J. Matthews, $24; J. Meston & Co., Ltd., $1; Mouat Bros. Co.. Ltd., $183.42; E. McKenzie, $37.32; National Motor Co., Ltd., $779.93; I. Neshimuri, $3; R. Owens, $1.25; W. D. Patterson, $15.40; AV. Pearce, $8.35; Peden Bros., $7.75; F. Philp, $24; E. P. Phillip, $6; Plimley & Ritchie, Ltd., $2.50; Rennieservice Garage, $4.25; Salt Spring Island Trading Co., Ltd., $14.50; Scholey Bros., $244.75; D. Shanks, $143.25; Sidney Service Station, $221.35; Sidney Trading Co., Ltd., $4.75; J. A. Smith, $1; Staneland Co., Ltd., $1.60; E. G. Stedham, $2; F. T. Townsend, $22; R. Toynbee, $40.30; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $32.64; A'ictoria Auto Rebuilding Factory, $3.75; Victoria Tent Factory, $3.50; Weiler Auto Supply House, $3.60; AA'estern Tire Station, $3.25 6,287 70 Furniture and Fixtures: Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $198; Reliable Transfer, $1.65; Smith & Champion, Ltd., $98.20 297 85 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: Automotive Equipment House, $1.50; J. Bryant, $1.35; Cameron Motor Cycle Co., $6; Carter Electric Co., 40c; Cowichan Merchants. Ltd., $4.75; Dominion Express Co., $1; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd.. $6.42; Grant Electric Co., $3.50; A. S. Hadden, $9.45; Hawkins & Hayward, $13.30; Hudson's Bay Co., $2.35; P. Jaynes, 40c; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $48.65 ; AV. Kier, $1.25 ; AV.N. Lenfesty, $14.95; E. B. Marvin & Co., $18.13; Mouat Bros. Co., Ltd., $21.60; F. Norris & Sons, $15.75; R. Owens, $1.60; Peden Bros., $1.50; Carried forward '. $ 23,439 93 $376,363 10 $ 367,380 52 O 62 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Victoria District—Continued. Brought forward $ 23,439 93 $376,363 10 $ 367,380 52 Expenses—Continued. Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment—Continued. E. P. Phillip, $1; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $9.60; A. Ralph, $2.15; Sidney Trading Co., Ltd., $1.10; G. B. Simpson, $17.50; D. Spencer, Ltd., $6.95; E. G. Stedham, $1.60; A. C. Sutton, $3.25; Arictoria Sporting Goods Co., $1.60; AVestern Electric Co., Ltd., $2.15 220 75 Rents: A. R. Bittancourt .'. 144 00 Maintenance and Repairs: A. S. Berguist, $1; C.P.R. Co., $10.46; W. Dob- son, $35; AV. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $1.92; E. Harris, 35c.; Hickman-Tve Hardware Co., Ltd., $13.48; J. Kelman, $22; F. Mellor, $4.50; A'ictoria Gas Co., Ltd., $8.25; Waite's Key Shop, $7.50 — 104 46 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $3.24; Ganges Water & Power Co., Ltd., $27; Sidney Water & Power Co., Ltd., $3.80; Victoria Gas Co., Ltd., $49.07 83 11 Provisions: Alberta Provincial Police, $10.80; E. Carr, $81.60; Central Drug Store, $3; J. Greenwood. $1.80; Leyland's Restaurant. $30.80; J. W. Mullin, $15; City of A'ictoria, $132.20 275 20 Incidentals and Contingencies : C. H. Bowes, $1.40; W. D. Byers, $4; J. H. A. Chapman, $15; J. M. Fowler, $15; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co.. $1.05; G. Hall, $6; T. Miller, $17; F. A. Monk, $23; R. Owens. $1.10; AV. D. Sim- monds, $2; G. B. Simpson, 50c; E. A. Williams, SOc.; W. Worth, $15 101 85 Victoria District 24,369 30 Yale District. Salaries ($8,422) : P. Badman $1,644 00 D.A.Hazelton $1,398 00 R. W. Bowen — 1,788 00 J. Rankin 575 00 W. Greenwood — 1.398 00 A. T. Regan— 1,080 00 $ 7,883 00 Special Constables 539 00 $ 8,422 00 Expenses ($4,843.07) : Office Supplies, etc.: Dominion Express Co., $7.55; postage, $98.75; telegrams and telephones, $187.77 294 07 Travelling Expenses: P. Badman, $549.70; R. W. Bowen. $292.50; T. DeAngelis, $4.60: AV. Greenwood, $245; D. A. Hazelton, $358.85; G. Lowery, $115.40; J. Rankin, $211.93; A. T. Regan, $182.85 Upkeep of Autos, etc.: P. Badman, $5.80; R. F. Barrett. $465.69; Berg & Powell, $62.13; J. P. Boyd, $74.35; J. L. Dunlop, $5.40; J. McDonald, $3.40; Nicola Valley Garage, $5.35; Public Works Garage, $151.72 2,734 67 Carried forward '. $ 11,450 74 $400,732 40 $ 367,380 52 ' 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 63 Vote' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— C 67. Provincial Police—Continued. Police Divisions—Continued. Yale District—Continued. Brought foncard $ Expenses—Continued. Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: J. H. Anthony, 65c; Armstrong's Department Store, $3.50; R. F. Barrett, $1.45; W. E. Ford, $4.50; M. Damond, $5.05; Mcintosh & Baillie, $1.45; L. McKay, $1 Rents: C.P.R. Co ontinued. 11,450 74 $400,732 40 $ 367,380 52 17 60 2 00 429 93 680 05 659 50 25 25 Maintenance and Repairs: Armstrong's Department Store, $3.75; C.P.R. Co., 95c; R. S. Coldwell, $273.50; R. Corrigan, $21; M. Dumond, $44.35; AV. E. Ford. $22.95; Hope Trading & Supply Co., $34.35; Merritt Lumber Yard, $1.38; Mcintosh & Baillie, $1.60; D. J. McRae, $3.50; A. Piemester, $4.80; G. A. Rebag- liati, $4; C. Stromgren, $3; A. C. Vincent, $10.80 Fuel, Light. Water, etc.: J. H.' Anthony, $9.50; Ashcroft Water Co., $112.15; C.P.R. Co., $12; H. V. Cottrell, $54; W. E. Ford, $7; T. Haddock, $92.75; Hope Trading & Supply Co., $8; Lytton Water Supply Co., Ltd., $6; Mcintosh & Baillie, $4.65 ; E. Patton, $84; B. Rebagliati, $92; G. A. Rebagliati, $42; P. E. Sharpe, $124; H. E. Svendsen, $32 Provisions: P. Badman, $448.50; AV. Bowen, $52; W. Greenwood, $22; D. A. Hazelton, $81; A. T. Regan, $56 Incidentals : J. P. Boyd, $2; B. Clark, $1.60; Dominion Express Co., 65c; H. R. Fort, $3; D. L. Munro, $6; S. Thomson, $12 Yale District Sundry Police Offices. Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $28.75 ; King's Printer, $2,454.02 $ 13,265 07 2,482 77 Sundry Police Offices 2,482 77 By cash $416,480 24 1,873 69 414,606 55 County Gaols. 68. Nelson. Salaries ($8,126.30) : Warden W. R. Jarv Guards: W. G. Carrie ..$ 231 00 A.A.Pitchfo T. Dolphin 1,500 00 M. A. Sturg C. V. Gagnon.. 1.500 00 V. J. Vign G. Massey ... . 1,500 00 is $ rd $1,500 00 eon 46 25 3ux 5 81 1,800 00 6.283 06 43 24 Acting Matron P. Kennedy $ 8,126 30 $ 781,987 07 9 O 64 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 781,987 07 DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. County Gaols—Continued. 68. Nelson—Continued. Brought forward $ 8,126 30 Expenses ($3,981.55) : Office Supplies, etc.: Dominion Express Co., $5.40; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; King's Printer, $66.56; postage, $44; telephone, $64.48 181 69 Travelling Expenses : Nelson Transfer Co 2 50 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: R. Andrew & Co., $7; Brown & Co., $268.40; J. M. Ludwig, $16.10; Meagher & Co., $10.50; Nelson Hardware Co., $22.04 324 04 Maintenance and Repairs: R. D. Barnes, $10; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., 65c; B.C. Plumbing & Heating Co., $5.45; J. Burns & Son, $2.40; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $21.28; Hipperson Hardware Co., $12; Howe Electric Co., $2.90; Hudson's Bay Co., $6; Murphy Bros., $21.59; City of Nelson, $11.60; Nelson Hardware Co., $152.04; P. J. Rahal, 75c; Rutherford Drug- Co., $8.75; M. Scally, $15.09; Standard Furniture Co., $27.50; T. H. Waters & Co., Ltd., $2.20; AVood-Vallance Hardware Co., $28.55 328 75 Fuel. Light, Water, etc.: Howe Electric Co., $10; Macdonald Cartage & Fuel Co., $115; City of Nelson, $368.45; G. Ren- wick & Sons, $275 768 45 Provisions, etc.: P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $293.75 ; Choquette Bros., $817.38; Crescent Dairy. $14.30; McDonald Jam Co., $46.23; M. Scally, $279.93 1,451 59 Medical Attendance and Hospital Supplies: City Drug & Stationery Co., $76.90; L. E. Borden, $450; Rutherford Drug Co., $8.10; Steed & Gansner, $3 538 00 Incidentals and Contingencies : E. C. Arthur, $5; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $4.63; Dominion Express Co., 95c ; Nelson Hardware Co., $75.15; Nelson Daily News, $15.60; good-conduct money, $285.20 386 53 Total expenditure, Nelson Gaol $ 12,107 85 Oakalla Prison Farm. Salaries ($39,292.87) : Gaolers: J.J.Delahunty $1,260 00 J. C. AValmsley 1,260 00 Guards: $1,260 00 J. Armstrong— 1,260 00 J. Barnes 1,320 00 C. A. Bolt 1,320 00 A. AV. Brett ... 1,020 00 AV. Carter 1,200 00 J. Coates 853 23 P. D. G. Cun ningham 1,020 00 L. G. Dunbrack 1.260 00 AV. G. McMynn $ 2,400 00 C. C. AVhebell $1,560 00 4,080 00 D. Ewart $1,020 00 G. M. Gunn — 892 00 J. T. Hardy— 1.380 00 G. R. Long — 1,380 00 AV.H.Mathews 1,020 00 J. Merritt 920 38 J. H. Millman 1.320 00 A. McKercher.. 1,260 00 W. Phillips — 1,020 00 R. Reid 1.200 00 Carried forward 6,480 00$ 12,107 85 $ 781,987 07 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 65 V°otef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. County Gaols—Continued. 69. Oakalla Prison Farm—Continued. Brought forward $ 6,480 00$ 12,107 85 $ 781,987 07 Salaries—Continued. ■ t Guards—Continued. J. Eldridge $1,560 00 W. AValker —$1,230 00 F. B. Emery.... 660 00 J. T. Warne— 1,140 00 26,515 61 Tailor J. A. Calder 1,260 00 Clerk E. C. North 1.200 00 Engineer S. MeKean 1,500 00 Matron E. M. Read 1.132 26 Assistant Matron A. AVoodward 1,080 00 Relieving Matron I. J. Ferris 125 00 $ 39,292 87 Expenses ($46,137.74) : Office Supplies, etc.: Dominion Express Co., $7.18; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; Haskins & Elliott, $1.50; King's Printer, $151.20; postage, $220; telephone. $157.57; United Typewriter Co., $144.53 684 48 Travelling Expenses : B.C.E.R. Co., $86.60; G. M. Gunn, $201.67; L. AV. Hargreaves, $10.78; AV. G. McMynn, $206.25 Upkeep of Autos, etc.: Battery House, Ltd., $53.61; Dominion Rubber System, Ltd., $33.35; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $15.95; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $191.08; Knight-Higman Motors, Ltd., $3.92; Marshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., $2.43; Royal Oak Garage, $99.19; AVestminster Motors, Ltd., $1.20 906 03 Furniture and Fixtures: Hudson's Bay Co., Ltd., $28.50; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $52.64; McClary Manufacturing Co., $225.89 307 03 Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment: Army & Navy Store, $3.45; B.C. Barber Supply, Ltd., 25c; Cope & Son, Ltd., $12.40; A. N. Fletcher, 50c.; Gault Bros., Ltd., $5,282.76; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $1.95; K. B. Horsman & Son, $9.26; McClary Manufacturing Co.. Ltd., $12.74; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $5.54; Public Hospital for Insane, New AA'estminster. $5.50; Singer Sewing Machine Co., $6.30; F. AV. Sterling, $489.94; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $2,279.61 S,110 20 Maintenance and Repairs, etc.: Alcock, Downing & AVright, Ltd., $128.30; American Railway Express Co., $4.61; Anderson & Lusby, $216.51; Bogardus-AVickens, Ltd., $54.69 ; B.A. Paint Co., $338.54; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., $208; J. Brand & Co., $10; B.C.E.R. Co., $179.90; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $21.75; Burnaby Corporation, $20.30; Customs, $11.40; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $40.53; Canadian AVestern Lumber Co., Ltd., $390.85; Chapman's Motor Cartage, Ltd., $1.50; Cope & Son, Ltd.. $33.38; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $2,142.08; Giant Powder Co., Ltd., $45.43; Gilley Bros., $896.45; Hudson's Bay Co., Ltd., $32; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $9; Lewis & Sills, Ltd., $3.75 ; Macpherson & Teetzel. $122.06 ; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $973.95; Martin, Finlayson & Mather, Ltd., 50c; Mitchell Bros., Carried forward $ 49,300 61 $ 12,107 85 $ 781,987 07 O 66 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. County Gaols—Continued. 69. Oakalla Prison Farm- -Continued. Brought forward $ 49,300 61 $ 12,107 85 $ 781,987 07 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs, etc—Continued. $51.52; McClary Manufacturing Co.. $13.79; McLennan, McFeelv & Co., Ltd.. $24.25; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd.. $42.48; Pilkington Bros., Ltd., $2.66; M. Rennie & Co., Ltd., $316.65; J. Rig, $3.75; Ritchie Bros. & Co., $9.50; Robertson & Hackett Sawmills, Ltd., $597.20; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $9.75; D. Spencer, Ltd., $31.50; Taylor-Forbes Co., Ltd., $1.49; T. J. Trapp & Co.. Ltd., $173.20; A'ancouver Lumber Co., Ltd., $78.10; Vernon Feed Co., $1; C. A. Welsh, Ltd., $827.11; West Disinfecting Co., Ltd., $168; Westminster Iron Works, Ltd.. $14.42; Westminster7 Paper Mills, Ltd., $77.50; F. W. Woolworth Co., Ltd., $3.75; Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co., $40.51 8,373 61 Fuel, Light, Water, etc : B.C.E.R. Co.. Ltd., $926.22; Burnaby Corporation, $762.74; Cope & Son, Ltd., $214.17; Evans, Coleman & Evans, $4,939.01; Vancouver Gas Co., Ltd., $248.75 7,090 89 Provisions, etc : Boys' Industrial School, $100; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., $5,437.74; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $8.40; P. Burns & Co.. Ltd., $130.66; Canadian Fishing Co.. Ltd., $1,128.60; Colony Farm, $10; Fleish- mann Co., $206.15; Grandview Sheet Metal AVorks, Ltd., $1.05; H. Loverock, $10; Maple Leaf Dairy, $456.83; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., $2.45; Redonda Canning & Cold Storage Co., $3,018.24; A. AV. Schofield, $37.50; Storey & Campbell, Ltd.. $73.84; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $444; C. A. Welsh, Ltd., $3,633.15; AVest Burnaby Pharmacy, $2 14,700 61 Incidentals and Contingencies: Armstrong & Hotson, $55; H. Birks & Sons, Ltd., $1.50; Columbian Co.. Ltd., $16.20; Dominion Express Co.. $2.35; G. S. Forsyth, 85c ; J. Gaord, $7; King's Printer, $89.10 ; Merchants, Ltd.. $2.S0 ; D. Murchie & Son. $46; E. H. Saunders, $50; Vancouver Sun, $46; A'ancouver Daily Province, $30.60; F. W. AVoolworth Co., Ltd., $2.20 849 60 Medical Attendance and Hospital Supplies: A. R. Baker, $5; H. Birks, Ltd., $3; T. R. R. Hoggan, $5; W. T. Hoyes, $900; T. J. Kearney & Co., $8; W. D. Keith, $115; Liquor Control Board, $44.62; W. G. Morris, $5; National Drug & Chemical Co.. Ltd., $216.69; E. H. Saunders, $80; J. A. Smith, $10 1.392 31 Good Cenduct Fund 4,280 15 $ 85.487 78 By cash : 57 17 Total expenditure, Oakalla Prison Farm 85,430 61 Total expenditure, all County Gaols 97,538 46 Carried forward $ 879,525 53 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 67 V°ote£ SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Brought forward $ 879,525 53 70. Girls' Industrial School. Salaries ($13,134.22) : Superintendent M. AV. Bayne Nurse and Matron: J. F. Ham $157 50 U. Quist $525 00 f ii*^t Asmst'nTil-^ * L. Boughen $420 00 M. Mitchell $220 64 Second Assistants: L. Alexander $286 00 U. Quist $300 00 Third Assistants: L. Boughen $300 00 M. L. Jarvis $110 00 Teacher ; R. McCaul Needlewomen: B. Sample $250 64 R. Rutter $468 39 Linen-keepers: A. C. Oxley $154 00 I. Renton $150 00 Cooks: S. A. Burnett $274 84 Al. L. Jarvis $174 19 A. A. Green 269 03 Engineer and Janitor. J. R. Clark Gardeners: A. Dallen $1,200 00 T. Hoskins $1,380 00 Commercial Teacher.. AL Tait Temporary Assistants: A. E. de Bamberger —$ 6 00 J. Mitchell $283 03 W. Barrett 91 61 M. Mitchell 86 90 J. C. Ferguson 374 00 G. M. Starr 76 97 M. Irving 292 00 A. AA'elman 63 48 1,273 99 $ 1,500 00 682 50 640 61 586 00 410 1,380 00 00 719 03 304 00 718 1,560 06 00 2,580 780 00 00 13,134 22 Expenses ($19,394.55) : Office Supplies, etc : Canadian Bible Society, $31.38; Dominion Express Co., $10.76; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; Free Text-book Branch, $10.03; Graham-Hirst Co., $6; King's Printer, $322.65; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., $49.85; postage, $45; Royal Transfer Co., $8.50; Sprott-Shaw School, $95.10; telephone, $118.91; Vancouver Daily Province, $30; A'ancouver Sun, $34.80; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $2.25 — 767 73 Travelling Expenses: M. W. Bayne, $34.75; M. W. Bayne (various inmates), $22.15; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $84.50; City Taxi-Auto & Sightseeing Co., $84.75 226 15 Furniture and Fixtures: Gordon, Brown & Co., $5.70; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $65; Cornish & Cooper, $4.40; Harvey & Gorrie, $7.50; Millar & Coe, Ltd., $62.80; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $216.86; Singer Sewing Machine Co., $120; D. Spencer, Ltd., $296.93; J. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., $318.51 1,097 70 Clothing, Boots, etc.: B. Christenson, $2.40; Cox's Shoe Store, $711.30; Fairfield Bros., $3.50; Gault Bros., $230.63; W. Jaynes, $55.20; Rankin & Cherrill, $28.20; Singer Sewing Machine Co., $31.97; J. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., $961.54; Woodward's, Ltd.. $1.62; F. AV. Woolworth & Co., $21.60 2,047 96 Maintenance and Repairs: Artistic Wire & Iron AVorks, $65; H. Bailie & Co., $1.16; H. W. Barnett, $21.60; Baxter's Nursery, $9.30; Boulton Paint Co., Ltd., $23.52; J. Brand & Co., $94.70; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $30.65; B.C. Mills, Ltd., $103.80; Gordon, Brown & Co., Ltd., $544.94; W. A. Brown, Ltd., $178.75; AV. A. Burpee Co., $2.66; G. Burrowes, $8.60; Champion & White, Ltd., $7.10; City Chimney Sweeping Co., $45; Cornish & Cooper, $5.40; DeLaval Carried forward $ 17,273 76 $ 879,525 53 O 68 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Xo. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 70. Girls' Industrial School—Continued. Brought foncard $ 17,273 76 $ 879,525 53 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Co., Ltd., $17.44; Dominion Express Co., 75c; Excelsior Lumber & Shingle Co., $2.80; Fletcher's Lock & Key Works, $27.30; Y. Franks, $5; J. M. Foley, $38.40; Grandview Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $24.05; Graham Electric Co., $3.70; M. Harrison, $73.94; Hodgson Lumber Co., $60; L. F. Hornby, $8; C. Hudgins, $321; W. Jaynes, $8; Lake View Rose Gardens, $8.25; J. Majury, $10.50; McClary Manufacturing Co., $99.03; E. G. Mundy Co.. Ltd., $347.11; J. Phillips & Co., Ltd., $18.80; G. Pratt, $137; Rankin & Cherrill, $57.80; Red Cross Workshops, $4; AV. Rennie Co., Ltd., $38.10; Ritchie Bros. & Co., $7.80; F. P. Rogers, $3,366.30; A. L. Rollo, $2.50; Royal Transfer Co., $1.50; A. Seaton, $29.75; H. Sickelmore, $7.05; D. Spencer, Ltd., $520.67; AV. G. Stearman, $5.30; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $1.60; AVestern Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $8.67; Woodward's, Ltd., $12.04 6,416 33 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $303.90; Gordon. Brown & Co., $64; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $89.44; Kirk & Co., Ltd., $1,427.90; Rankin & Cherrill, $12.61; Smith & Salter, $20; Vancouver City Waterworks, $284.15 2,202 00 Provisions: Alberta Ice Co., $10.50; A. L. Amiel. $73.25; Beaver Interurban Auto Transfer, $56.20; Boys' Industrial School, $42.50; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $1,746.99; Canadian National Live Stock Records, $2.05; Colony Farm, $50; East End Dairy, $9; Fleishmann Co., 90c; Grandview Sheet Metal Works, $12.90; R. Holmes, $16.60; A. I. Johnson & Co., $2.10; A. G. Marshall, $25; M. May, $16; Merchants' Cartage Co., $34.50; Morrow Ice Co., $6; AV. McIntyre, $310; J. Phillips & Co., $147.44; W. H. Pickering, $23; R. Saybourne, $3; A. P. Slade & Co., $353.17; D. Spencer & Co., Ltd., $1,562.69; Storey & Campbell. Ltd., 85c; A'ancouver Meat Market, $345.37; Vancouver Milling & Grain Co., Ltd., $9.30; City of Vancouver, $8; H. Wilkinson, $48 4,915 31 Medical Attendance and Hospital Supplies : G. Campbell, $87; Al. B. Campbell. $400; N. G. Cull, $12.50: J. A. Cockburn. $27; A. M. Davis, $40; J. C. Farish, $21 ; N. J. Fram, $3; R. Hall. $51; AV. Javnes, $227.10; R. A. Kerr, $80; Knowlton's, Ltd., $29.10; AV. C. McKechnie, $70; N. E. Alac- Dougall, $145; C. AV. Prowd, $30; D. Spencer, Ltd., $3.50; Stevens Companies, $2.80 : • 1,229 00 Good Conduct Fund: Pay list 133 40 Incidentals and Contingencies: B.C.E.R. Co.. Ltd., $4.32; Customs, 63c; W. F. Evans Co., Ltd., $7.30; Evans & Hastings, $4; L. C. Fraser, $6.30; P. Henderson & Sons, $1.34; Hudson's Bay Co., Ltd., .$1.45; Ireland & Allen, $21.25; W. Jaynes, $58.91; G. Kingham, $25.90; Kirk & Co., $105.12; E. Lipsett, $3; Mason & Risch, Ltd., $17; J. Mitchell, $2; Mount Pleasant Undertaking Co., Ltd., $26; Pantorium Dye Works. $2; Parisian Costumiers, $8; Rankin & Cherrill, $1; D. Spencer. Ltd., $9.05; A. I. Stoddart, 90c; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $2.80; Arancouver Daily Province, $12.75; Vancouver Stationery Co., $1.90; Vancouver Sun, $29.40; Woodward's, Ltd., $4.70; F. AV. AVoolworth Co., $1.95 358 97 Total expenditure, Girls' Industrial School 32 528 77 Carried forward $ 912,054 30 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 69 Vote* SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. Brought forward $ 912,054 30 71. Administration of " JIotor-vehicle Act." Salaries ($17,103.23) : H. E. Baker $ 7S3 87 R. Howey $ 20 00 A. H. Barber 661 50 G. H. Jennings 1,518 00 C. A. Booth 1 848 00 A. D. I. Mustart 1,5S4 00 G. Bradley 532 00 J. MacDonald 1,716 00 R. A. Burgoyne 180 00 E. McArthur 1,386 00 A. Grundy 506 00 J. R. Shannon 1,200 00 W. H. Handley 1.782 00 J. A. Smith 1,320 00 G. A. Hood 2,040 00 G. AV. AVeeks 25 86$ 17,103 23 Expenses ($19,165.15) : Office Supplies, etc.: Burroughs Adding Machine Co., $12.34; C.P.R. Co., $1.40; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $1.70; Dominion Express Co., $16.78; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $36.77; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., 94c; L. Galligan, 50c ; King's Printer, $1,860.28; Macey-Abell Co.. Ltd., $75; Mainland Transfer Co., Ltd., $4.70; postage, $95.89; J. P. Scarlett, 65c; telephone, $56.29; E. AV. Thomas, $5; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $22.84 .... 2,191 08 Travelling Expenses: W. V. Shepperd 21 50 ' Furniture and Fixtures : B.C. Anchor Fence Co., Ltd., $11; Pacific Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $47.50 58 50 P1&L6S JitLClSfiS 6tC. ' » Albion Motor Express, $3.25; ON. Railway Co., $32.49; C.P.R. Co., $30.93; Chapman's Motor Cartage, $20.25; City Taxi Cab Co., $10.45; City Transfer & AVarehouse Co., $25.77; D. F. Collins, $3.88; Dominion Express Co., $72.37; E. & N. Railwav Co., $9.12; Gibbs Tool & Stamping AA'orks, $390; Mainland Transfer Co., $34.97; Mouat Bros. Co., Ltd., $1.55; P.G.E. Railway Co., $2.73; postage, $210; L. Schulz, $8.50; M. A. Smith, $4.55; J. R. Tacev & Son, $15,925; A'ancouver Daily Province, $31.20; Victoria Baggage Co., $77.06 16,894 07 Total expenditure, Administration of " AJotor- vehicle Act" 36,268 38 72. Summoning and paying AVitnesses. Cranbrook, $260.15; Duncan, $92.75; Fernie, $194.70; Fort Fraser, $3.90; Fort George, $2,314.04; Golden, $94.05; Kamloops. $1,722.15; Merritt, $36.40; Nanaimo, $814.35; Nelson, $709.04; New Westminster, $3.344.90; Penticton, $48.95; Pouce Coupe, $28; Prince Rupert, $2,537,85; Quesnel, $487.40; Revelstoke. $811.83; Smithers, $496.35 ; Vancouver, $8,291.20 ; A'ernon, $925.45 ; A'ictoria, $1,685.35 $ 24,898 81 Total expenditure, Summoning and paying AVitnesses 24,898 81 73. Grand and Petit Jurors (including Drawing Panels, etc.). Clinton, $63.50; Cranbrook. $10; Fort George and Prince George, $1,394.95; Greenwood, $30.25; Kamloops. $2,017.85; Nanaimo, $654.60; Nelson, $23.45; New AVestminster, $2,768.30; Prince Rupert, $751.95; Revelstoke, $916.75; Vancouver, $6.085.32; Vernon, $1,529.20; Victoria, $2,075.15 $ 18,321 27 Total expenditure, Grand and Petit Jurors 18,321 27 74. Prosecutions and Interpreters. J. R. Archibald, $330; E. J. Avison, $240.75; O. L. Bancroft, $35; Bass & Bullock-Webster, $738.80; AV. I. Briggs, $782.05; Brown & Dawson, $92.50; D. G. Campbell, $57; G. L. Cassidy, Carried forward $ 991,542 76 O 70 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Cont 74. Prosecutions and Interpreters—Continued. 75. Brought forward 991,542 76 3.69; Clayton & Boyle, $140; Craig & Parkes, $993.05; A. R, Creagh, $10; E. A. Dickie, $38.30; Dickie & Debeck, $77.75; D. Donaghy, $2,520; Elliott, MacLean & Shandley, $150; Ellis & Brown, $15; W. E. Fisher, $1,002; AL L. Grimmett, $35; Gurd & Spreull, $426.70; Hall & O'Halloran, $1.560; C. L. Harrison, $325; P. P. Harrison, $90; J. A. Haviland, $501.50; Heggie & DeBeck, $70; A. Henderson, $1,687.50; W. C. Kelly, $388.91; Kerr & Parker, $495.30; C. Killam, $1.341; W. H. D. Ladner, $300; Lawe & Fisher, $165 ; A. Leighton, $622; Leighton & Meakin. $97.25; Alexis Martin, $25; G. E. Martin, $350; Martin & Sullivan, $222.10; H. A. Massey, $777.07; Macdonald, Laird & Genge, $35; Macdonald & Lawrence, $85; M. Matheson, $88.75; L. S. McGill, $158.10; McKay & Orr, $160; AV. G. McKeen, $113.79; J. Al. AlcLean, $623.10; W. A. Nisbet, $8S1.75; O'Shea & Irving, $508.40; Patmore & Fulton, $298.55; A. W. Petapiece, $1,366.20; Remann & Gordon, $200; H. L. Robinson, $105; Russell, Hancox & Anderson, $35; J. E. Sears, $75; G. J. Spreull, $305; Stewart & Brown, $168.20; G. J. A. Sutherland $50.70; D. C. Tuck, $112.95; G. S. Dismer, $183.20; P. E. AVilson, $364.06; H. S. AVood. $5,890.66; A. McB. Young, $140; B.C. Fishing & Packing Co., $1.75; B.C. Telephone Co., 50c; L. Diehl, $6; Enderby Motors, $8; J. AV. Smith, $6.05; pay-list (Interpreters, etc.), $1,250.55 $ 30,849 48 Total expenditure, Prosecutions and Interpreters Expenses of Inquests, etc. L. A. Agassiz, $53.23; F. V. Agnew, $30; J. W. Arbuckle, $4; M. G. Archibald, $100; D. J. Barclay, $10; A. Beale, $4; G. D. Beattie, $199.88; S. E. Beech. $11: A. E. H. Bennett, $28; G. AV. Bissett, $8; A. S. Black, $10; W. T. Brand, $8; J. A. Briggs, $34; AV. I. Briggs, $254.85; I. E. Brouse, $15; H. L. Bryce, $15; AV. D. Brydone-Jack, $55; H. L. Burris, $42; T. L. Butters, $214.65; J. P. Cade, $15; G. L. Campbell, $8; G. Cheeseman, $39.85; H. A. Christie, $58.50; J. AV. Coffin, $16.20; A. K. Connolly, $28.40; J. Conway, $14.20; F. E. Coy, $35; G. F. Curtis, $52 ; G. E. Darby, $11; R. A. Dorrell, $5; C. F. Downman, $7; J. C. S. Dunn. $4; R. Duthie, $97.65; J. C. Elliot, $59.50; M. Eulie, $4; P. Ewert, $69.55; AV. Gale, $10.70; E. L. Garner, $31; S. Gibbs, $20; J. J. Gillis, $62.50; W. E. Gomm, $48; W. Graham, $4; H. Guest, $50; G. A. B. Hall, $33; W. AL Halliday. $95; J. H. Hamilton, $57; L. A. Hanna, $182.30; E. A. Hart. $135; D. Hartin, $43.40; J. F. Haszard, $51.90; A. Henderson, $70; H. Hickling. $302.30; E. R. Hicks, $8 ; G. H. Hill, $1; C. T. Hilton, $40 ; S. H. Hoskins, $11.65 ; A. W. Hunter, $85; D. G. Ingham, $11; T. W. Jeffs, $202.20; A. L. Jones, $17.05; H. W. Keith, $25; G. Kenning, $23; C. M. Kingston, $57.50; R. P. Kinsman, $15; B. AA'. Leeson, $145.80; L. H. Leeson, $4; E. A. Lord, $5; E. C. Lunn, $12.25; E. J. Lyon. $15: O. O. Lyons, $114.75; C. G. G. Maclean, $67; A. R. Mallory, $84.15; C. R. Marlatt, $29; H. B. Maxwell. $15; A. M. Jlenzies, $23; R. L. Miller, $15; T. Miller, $15; J. E. Montgomery, $8; A. D. Morgan, $46; G. More, $16; J. H. Moore, $15; O. Morris. $10; A. C. Murray, $31; H. H. Mackenzie, $10; G. E. L. MacKinnon, $125; G. K. MacNau?hton. $8; D. McCaffrey, $257.30; E. H. McEwen, $75; E. H. S. McLean, $55.35; J. T. McPhee, $66; A. L. AIcQuarrie, $44; A. C. Nash, $18; T. O'Hagan, $73; C. Palmer, $15; M. J. Paul, $4; H. B. Rogers, $15; W. Scratchard. $26; AV. F. Shaw, $65; G. Sheffield, $4; L. Smith, $14; R. Stone, $144.25; N. AV. Strong, $8; A. J. Stuart. $61; H. P. Swan, $146.93; T. Takenchi, $5; J. B. Thorn, $55; S. Trayner, $9; H. E. Tremayne. $10; O. van Etter, $30; W. P. Walker, $15; H. N. Watson, $27.95; F. Webb, $20; E. Weddell, $20; R. C. AVeldon, $15; P. AVells, $141; P. Carried forward 30,849 48 $1,022,392 24 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 71 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 75. Expenses of Inquests, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $1,022,392 24 Whelan, $4; H. A. Whillans, $10; W. H. AVood, $60.75; H. C. Wrinch, $20; R. E. Ziegler. $124.40; It. Allen, $3.50; R. Battie, $13; I. S. Bell, $3.50; A. Black, $11.50; H. Boochman, $4.50; M. Bowman, $20; H. Brewer, $5; B.C. Fishing & Packing Co., $5.60; F. Brooks, $7.50; C. A. Compton Brown, $28.19; H. Bull, $2; J. J. Burkes, $12.50; J. M. Burnett, $4; E. M. Bustin, $16.30; C.N. Railway, $7.20; J. AV. Carthew, $6; A. Chisholm, $29.10; AL Christianson, $10.10; City Taxi Cab Co., $4; City Transfer, $10; B. Clark, $3.20; C. Coates, $22; L. E. Cochouner, $30; J. R. Collins, $37.90; R. Cook, $10; P. J. Comstock, $3.50; A. Craig. $3.50; D. Crawford, $8.05; F. Cullen, $10.50; S. AV. Dawson, $20; M. Dominick, $13; Dominion Express Co., $10.90; AV. F. Donald, $17.60; E. Dougherty, $32; J. Drabitt, $3.50; A. Dryden, $7.35; F. N. Emmott, $40.25; E. Evenson, $16; A. E. Falconer, $12; J. H. Farmiloe, $10; G. J. Farwell, $5; J. A. Featherstonhaugh, $10.50; K. R. Finlavson, $4.50; G. Forrest, $5 ; H. Fowler, $60; J. Gibbard, $10.50; A. Godson, $5; M. Gorman, $5.50; E. Gray. $83; H. Hall, $3.50; Halycon Hot Springs Co., Ltd., $4.50; A. Hansen, $4; K. Hansen, $12; L. H. Heaney, $6; F. AV. Hillier, $6; S. Howie, $7.40; J. Hutchings, $15; IXL Launch & Motor Works, $6; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $20.16; Indian Alex Johnny, $2.50; R. R. Irving, $3.50; Jeffrey Bros., $3; J. G. Jenkins, $7; E. Johnson, $3.50; Johnson's Garage, $6; R. Johnston, $3.50; Johnston Bros., $95.50; G. Jones, $5.55; M. Kamp, $7; C. F. Kearns, $2; C. Kench, $4.30; J. Kendrick, $4; W. Kier, $2.25; J. F. Kirk, $12.70; Kitty Jim (Indian), $2.10; S. Kivisto, $7; C. M. Kvle, $4; A. Langley, $3.50; M. M. Legg, $8.30; W. J. Lightburn, $4; Mah Chung, $3.50; J. Manown, $10.30; C. R. Marfatt, $4; S. Marshall, $34; J. A. Montgomery, $28.80; J. M. Montgomery, $12; P. Moore, $6.20; A. V. More, $32.85; A. AV. Morris, $3.90; T. H. MacFarlane, $3.50; S. H. McAusland, $9.10; H. McCormick, $18.50; J. D. McDougall, $3.50; J. B. McGaghran, $30; J. McGarry, $3.50; J. McGregor, $10.30; F. H. S. McKibbon, $3.50; J. A. McLean, $2; J. McLeod, $10.50; J. M. McPherson, $28.80; Nakusp Garage, $5; Nanaimo Transfer Co., $7; E. Nasman, $4; A. Nelson, $3; F. F. O'Halloran, $7.50; O. Olson, $10.10; J. Omand, $3.50; Ormes, Ltd., $2.50; P.G. Logging Co., $10; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $9; A. Perry, $40.60; F. G. Perry, $56.75; H. Phalen, $3.50; F. Pihlaja, $7; W. J. Pourier. $4; Prince Rupert Boathouse, $83; R. Reed, $7; J. Roberts, $5.50; J. T. Robinson, $10; L. Roskamp, $3.50; D. F. Saunders, $61.30; S. S. Saunders, $11; M. Saute, $5.50; S. Service, $8.90; G. Shead, $8; J. A. Shoemaker, $9.05; A. H. Sims, $9.40; B. Smith, $16.05; A. J. Smith, $2.50; H. V. Smith, $5; J. M. Smith* $10; P. Smith, $3; V. P. H. Smith, $23.50; S. Soules, $35; E. J. Sparkes, $37.90; J. Stalla, $40; AV. Staples, $10.50; C. Sterrit, $2.50; A. C. Sutton, $6; telegraph. 90c; N. G. Thomas, $3.50; B. Thornley, $3.50; J. Todd, $10.50; R. Tomlinson, $3; S. Toochman, $3; A. H. Tuck, $8; C. Vigue, $5.55; L. Vigue, $5.55; M. AV. Walton, $5; A. M. Wastell, $25; D. Watson, $3.50; T. AVeir, $5; L. A. West, $3.50; Whalen Pulp & Paper ALUs, $80.20; R. H. AVhidden, $1; F. AVil- kinson, $29.10; E. A. Winkworth, $15; E. B. AVood. $12.10; Yip Wing, $5; S. Young, $2.50; pay-lists, $339.55 $ 8,182 59 Total expenditure, Expenses of Inquests, etc 8,182 59 76. Rewards. B. V. Beaumont, $333.33; H. Kieson, $333.33; H. H. Macdonald, $333.34 $ 1,000 00 Total expenditure, Rewards 1,000 00 Carried forward $1,031,574 83 O 72 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Brought foncard $1,031,574 83 77. Constitutional Litigation and General Law Costs. C. Chrow, $8.66; D. Donaghy, $2,194.05; Elliott, Maclean & Shandley, $150; Farris, Farris, Emerson, Stultz & Sloan. $12,500; Gard, Lyell, Betenson & Davidson, $8,322.56; Grant & McDougall, $175; Hall & O'Halloran, $100; F. A. Jackson, $7.50; Kerr & Parker, $49.75; Killam & Beck. $3,585.20; Alexis Martin, $174.80; Martin & Sullivan, $1,524.30; Mayers, Stockton & Smith, $2,794.52; S. A. Moore, $952.20; Murphy, Fisher, Sherwood, Clark & Robertson, $34.91; Macdonald. Macdonald & Prenter, $75; Macdonald, Nisbet & Graham, $5; Nellis, Thompson & Ellis, $510.62; W. A. Nisbet. $220; Nisbet & Graham, $63.25; J. O'Shea, $270.65; J. A. Ritchie, $1,885.20; Russell, Hancox & Anderson, $61.45; Sheriff, Victoria, $3.75; Smellie & Lewis, $74.38; A. Smith, $1,000; R. Smith, $250; White & Leonard, $549.59; H. S. AVood, $365 $ 37,907 34 Total expenditure, Constitutional Litigation and General Law Costs.... 37,907 34 78. Game Protection. Destruction of Wolves, Cougars, Coyotes, Owls, etc., and Game Protection, including Salaries, Travelling Expenses, Incidentals of Office, Publicity, and Contingencies: Bounties paid at various Government Agencies $ 16,810 37 Salaries ($8,457.48) : N. Bryce $ 420 33 C. Irvine $ 60 48 F. R. Butler 1569 00 J. AV. Jones 1,200 00 T. Conly 1.320 00 E. M. Mills 875 00 A. P. Cummins 1,320 00 H. MeCall 900 00 J. A. Evans 417 67 J. E. AVentworth .... 375 00 8,457 48 Expenses ($13,863.32) : Travelling Expenses: T. B. Booth, $180.20; B.C.E.R. Co., $17.50; I. J. Brown, $148.70; F. R. Butler, $449.25; J. G. Cunningham. $15; A. P. Cummins, $45.50; H. Grainger, $7; J. F. Guimont, $260; M. B. Jackson. $503.88; S. Marshall. $25; H. O. Pyke, $8.85; G. Thomas, $110; G. F. Turner, $154.80; G. B. AVilliams, $163.90 Upkeep of Autos, Launches, etc.: F. R. Butler (sundry accounts), $243.06; Dempster's Tourist Garage, $90.48; Dixon Motors, $23.12; J. Dumaresq, $20; Ford Motor Co., $377; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., $13.04; AV. C. Hembroff, $15.50; Hunter's Grocery Store, $79.59; Knight-Hisman Motors, Ltd., $19.70; Langley Tire Shop, $3; National Motor Co., $5.35; W. P. Ratcliffe, $3; A. E. Spall, $10; Sumas Garage & Electric Co., 50c 2,992 92 Sundry Expenses: J. Aylwin, $10; American Railway Express Co., $3.55; J. K. Anderson, $29.50; B. G. Archibald, $48; H. Arthur, $6; Baker & Co., $2.58; F. Bassett, $22.75; J. W. Beech, $7.50; J. J. Blewitt, $14.40; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $21.50; T. Brazil, $120; B.C.E.R. Co., $71.82; I. J. Brown, $17.75; Buck- lin Lumber Co., Ltd., $6.10; P. Burns & Co., Ltd.. $6.20; E. Al. Bustin, $82.40; F. R. Butler. $84.73; F. AV. Butwell, $15; Camera & Arts, Ltd., $1.47; C.N. Express Co., $21.15; C.P.R. Co., $23.58; Clarke & Stuart Co., 50c; Colquitz Grocery, $1,073.81; AV. Cookson, $4.80; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd,. $1.50; Crow's Nest Trading Co., Ltd., $51.35; A. P. Cummins. $370.99; J. Dodd, $4; Dominion Express Co., $323.63; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., 42c; Dominion Rubber Svstem, Ltd., $59.22 ; H. Elphinstone. $2.50; Evans, Coleman & Evans, $12.05; D. Greenwood, $52.10; C. Hartley, $25.15; Hunter's Grocery, $2.70; IXL Launch & Motor AVorks, $25; James & McClughan, Ltd.. $16.70; Jervis Carried foncard $ 28,260 77 $1,069,482 17 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 73 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. 78. Game Protection—Continued. Brought forward $ 28,260 77 $1,069,482 17 Destruction of AVolves, Cougars, Coyotes, Owls, etc, and Game Protection, including Salaries, Travelling Expenses, Incidentals of Office, Publicity, and Contingencies—Continued. Sundry Expenses—Continued. Electric Co., 90c; E. Jones, $44; J. AV. Jones, $183.74; Kelowna Growers' Exchange, $17.50; Keremeos United Farmers, $21.60; King's Printer, $1,760.33 ; G. A. Kirk, $550; Kitsilano Auto Express, $16.75; Lands Department, $1.50; Lemon, Gonnason & Co., $93.49; W. N. Lenfesty, $5.85; M. Macdonald, $3; P. J. Mackay, $270.45; Mackay & Gillespie, Ltd., $217.50; C. S. Malone, $4; J. Mansfield, $151; R. Marshall, 80c ; Marshall-Wells Alberta Co., Ltd., $2.40; Martin, Finlayson & Mather, Ltd., 60c; AV. R, Megaw, $8.75; H. C. Pyke, $3.20; Motor-boat "Rounder," $1.50; J. Murray, 50c; H. C. McGuffie, $19.50; McLennan, McFeelv & Co., Ltd., $2.90; Natal Trading Co., Ltd., $145.90; P.G.E. Railway Co., $5.50; Peaehland Fruit-growers' Union, $2.90; Penticton Poultry Association, $12.95; postage. $309.87; Power & AIc- Laughlin, $300; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $11.44; Rotary Auto Machine Co., $1.70; Saanich Municipality, $1,590; Scholey Bros., $4.73; Scott & Peden, $575.49; Shaw & Robertson, $6.80; R. Shepherd, $51; G. B. Simpson, $5.25; S.O. Supply Co., $1.53; H. Spencer, 60c; E. Stevens, $20.90; Stewart Photo Supply Co., $234.63; Storey & Campbell, $9.31; L. Sturgess, $85.50; Superintendent, Rocky Mountain Park, $47.18; telegraphs and telephone, $175.94; G. Thomas, $11.50; Thompson Boat House, $65; Trites-AVood Co., $27.50; Union Steamship Co., $3.55; Union Supply Co., $1.75; United Typewriter Co., $1; City of A'ancouver, $1; A'ancouver Ice & Cold Storage Co., $200.85; L. B. Vandecar, $480; Vernon Feed Store, $2.60; Vernon Fruit Union, $8.75; Whitaker's Exchange, $9.10; J. AVyllie, $4.50; pay-list, $532.77 10,973 15 $ 39,233 92 By cash 102 75 Total expenditure, Game Protection 39,131 17 79. Special Surveys. Elliott & Hewett $ 25 00 Total expenditure, Special Surveys 25 00 80. Stipendiary Magistrates. Cumberland J. Baird Nelson J. A. Forin New Westminster J. S. Clute Ocean Falls G. PI. Hill Rivers Inlet G. E. Darby Vancouver H. O. Alexander Victoria G. Jay $ 300 00 499 92 229 13 300 00 75 00 499 92 499 92 Total expenditure, Stipendiary Magistrates . 2,403 89 81. Promotion of Uniformity of Provincial Legislation in Canada. J. N. Ellis, $330.50; H. G. Garrett, $340.40 $ 670 90 Total expenditure, Uniformity of Provincial Legislation — 670 90 Carried forward $1,111,713 13 O 74 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Continued. Brought forward $1,111,713 13 82. " Moving Pictures Act Amendment Act." Salary ($125) : S. C. Gaines $ 125 00 Expenses ($3,173.34) : Miscellaneous: • Campbell & Grill, $45; Dixon & Murray, $1.50; Dominion Express Co., $33.44; Film & Slide Co. of Canada, Ltd., $56; A. D. Kean, $3.029.25; King's Printer, $8.15 3,173 34 Total expenditure, " Moving Pictures Act Amendment Act" 3,298 34 83. Revision of the Statutes. A. V. Pineo : 4,000 00 84. Incidentals and Contingencies. C. W. Baker, $10; R. Beecher, $3 ; A. Blygh, $8.05; J. T. Breckon, $25; F. AL Broadbent, $17.30; M. S. Brvan, $322.98; Burnett & McGugan, $35.50; Burn's Lake Garage, $4; Burr Office Supplies & Blue Printing Co., $14.64; C.N: Express Co., $2; P. Carr, $11.50; J. Cartmel, $8.50; Citv Cartage & Transfer Co., $4; L. L. Cole, $7; J. Conway, $30.60; Corless, Ltd., $15; F. H. Creighton, $3.55; B. Curtin, $1.50; H. W. Davev. $50; Davenport Express, $3.50; A. R. Earlev, $17.40; A. Ellis. $765.10; P. G. Farmer, $14.45 ; K. R. Finlavson, $4; M. Fletcher, $6.70; H. Forks, $4.30; H. R. Fowler, $125; G. L. Fraser, $250; AV. Gale, $14.20; J. Gilbert, $1: B. D. Gillies, $50; A. E. Green. $69; J. Griffin, $7.95; A. Hallam, $146.30; H. Halliwell. $52.40; J. P. M. Hannah, $31; C. L. Harrison, $1,775; M. Hastie, $5; D. A. Hazelton, $2.80; L. H. Heaney, $18; F. E. Henderson, $4; R. Hewat, $8.60; W. R. Hill, $198.38; S. H. Hoskins, $42.05; Hurndall & Co., $21.72; Invermere Hotel, $10.75; J. F. Irvine, $5; T. M. Jeffrey, $8; C. AV. J. Jervis, $11.50; AV. Johnson, $2; W. E. G. Johnson. $212.65; King's Printer, $2,827.97; J. Kirk, $13.65; AV. H. D. Ladner, $50; Lands Department, 60c; H. Langley, $1,140.90; H. C. Lifton, $20.70; T. R. Lloyd, $36; H. G. Lockwood, $3; K. G. Macdonald, $74.19; P. J. Mackay, $387.14; D. Mandale, $2.50; A. W. Morris, $135; H. G. MacGill, $17; A. McClughan, $2; T. A. McKirdy, '$6.90; M. C, McPhail, $10.05; Northern Hardware Co.. $1.45: Omineca Hotel, $3; C. C. Ovens. $2.80; R. H. Palmer, $6; R. Patten, $2.25; F. G. Perry, $927.20; City of Prince George, $100; E. Ralston. $14.40; City of Salmon Arm, $10; G. E. Sanborn, $3.40; D. F. Saunders. $22.50; R. J. Sprott, $148; A. G. Sturgeon, $5 ; A. Taylor, $17; R. H. Tebb, $32.25; telegraph and telephone, $46.50: Terminal City Motor Co., $14; T. C. Thorn, $151; C. J. Tiderington. $22.50; R. S. Tipton, $15; L. Trueman, $36.20; C. W. Tyler, $227.80; City of A'ictoria, $526.48; L. Ward & Co., $1.50; V. D. Webb, $194.90; J. A. AVest, $200; O. Wilkie, $85.84; F. H. C. Wilson, $24.17; T. Yeomans, $5; pay-list re R.C.M.P. Inquiry, $260 $ 12,295 61 Total expenditure, Incidentals and Contingencies 12,295 61 85. Administration of " Mothers' Pensions Act." Salaries ($11,115.64) : Administrator, Mothers' Pensions—E. S. H. Winn (Chairman Workmen's Compensation Board) $ 1.000 00 Chief Clerk G. F. Pyke 3,000 00 Assistant Chief Clerk A. McNabb 1,242 74 Clerk-Stenographer A. Clague 915 00 Carried forward $ 6.157 74 $1,131,307 08 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 75 'vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJ1ENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL— Continued. 85. Administration of " Mothers' Pensions Act "—Continued. Brought foncard $ 6,157 74 $1,131,307 08 Salaries—Continued. Investigators : L. Edwards $1,095 00 A. Mabon $1,095 00 E. A. Franklin 1,000 00 A. G. Mowbray 222 90 M. Johnstone 450 00 F. H. Murie 1,095 00 4.957 90 11,115 64 Expenses ($3,224.25) : Office Supplies, etc.: Addressograph Sales Co., $30.45; Barber-Ellis. Ltd., $9; J. Bedford, $2.40; E. A. Franklin, $1.50; Jarvis Electric Co., Ltd., $4.45; King's Printer, $142.40; R. W. Lane, 85c.; F. H. Murie, $1.70; Mutual Life Assurance Co., $1.087.93; Northern Electric Co., $10.60; Office Specialty Co., Ltd., $3.40; postage, $450; G. F. Pyke, $2.60; G. A. Roedde, $8.25; telegraph and telephone, $59; Typewriter Sales Co.. $1.25; Union Bank of Canada, $6.50; White & Bindon, $30.28; Workmen's Compensation Board, $91.02 1,943 58 Travelling Expenses: L. Edwards, $58.35; E. A. Franklin, $582.32; Al. Johnstone, $29.40; C. F. Kearns, $8; A. Mabon, $242.19; A. G. Mowbray, $22.96; F. H. Murie, $337.45 1.280 67 Monthly pensions ! 423.233 00 $437,572 89 By refund 310 00 Total expenditure "Mothers' Pensions Act" 437,262 89 In Aid of Removal of Railway Freight Rates discriminating against British Columbia. G. G. McGeer, counsel fees and expenses 36,887 36 Statutory Expenditure. " Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway Lands Definition Act, 1918." King's Printer, $17.50; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $119.90 $ 137 40 Total, Statutory expenditure 137 40 Total expenditure, Department of the Attorney-General $1,605,594 73 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. 87. General Office. Salaries ($18,931.58) : Superintendent of Education S. J. AVillis $ 4,500 00 Assistant Supt. of Education J. D. Gillis 3,600 00 Registrar J. L. Watson 2,400 00 Chief Clerk G. Cruickshank 2.400 00 Clerk R. D. Smith 1,392 00 Clerk and Stenographer G. E. Cruickshank 1,152 00 Stenographers: E. L. Allen $130 00 W. K. Milby $337 60 AV. Ferriman 750 00 AL M. Jlurie 676 23 K. Ingram 182 00 L. G. Watson 921 75 M. A. Lucas 490 00 3,487 58 Carried forward $ 18,931 58 O 76 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. 87. General Office—Continued. Brought forward $ 18,931 58 Expense's ($10,196.53) : Office Supplies, etc.: Bruce Publishing Co., $3.50; Burroughs Adding Machine Co. of Canada, Ltd., $17.28; Diggon's, 50c.; Dominion Express Co., $1.85; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $20; Doubleday, Page & Co., $3.35; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $3.76; Fletcher Bros., $37.50; T. N. Hibben & Co., $2.50; King's Printer, $7,176.97; Lands Department, $1.75; Lemon- Gonnason Co., Ltd., $20.87; Litchfield's, Ltd., $17.25; Macey- Abell Co., Ltd., $3.75; Macmillan Co., Ltd., $1.20; L. M. ALUs, $10; National Council of Education, $6.66; National Education Association of the U.S., $5; T. Nelson & Sons, $5; Palmer Co., $4.20; postage, $1,239.18; Public Works Department, $12.75; Science Press, $5.50: The School. $1.50; telegrams and telephones, $907.93; The Times, London, England, $3.93; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $3.25; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $75; Vancouver Daily Province, $2.40; Alctoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $1.80; AVeiler Bros., Ltd., $9.43; J. T. C. Wickett, $10; J. C. Winston Co., Ltd., $4.75; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 9,630 31 Travelling Expenses: J. D. Gillis, $65.15; S. J. Willis, $501.07 '.,..,. 566 22 Total expenditure, General Office —. $ 29,128 11 88. Free Text-book Branch. Salaries ($5,721.41) : Officer in Charge J. A. Anderson Clerk , -B. G. AValker . Stenographers: E. L. Allen $642 66 D. A. Bryant 960 00 Temporary Assistance : N. D'Arcy $ 30 00 A. E. Greig 10 00 I. Hastings 108 75 V. A. Jones 41 25 R. T. Kipling 51 25 J. A. Aierrit 17 50 J. McEackron 30 00 AV. Ferriman $130 00 H. B. Smith $41 25 E. A. Stewart 47 50 ' A. Webster 65 00 C. H. West 30 00 P. E. Willis 56 25 T. G. AVilson 40 00 Expenses ($106,957.66) : Office Supplies, etc.: Acme Steel Goods Co. of Canada, Ltd., $5.24; Albion Stove Works, Ltd., 25c; Diggon's, 50c; Dominion Express Co., $12.05; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $15.64; The Hook, $11.20; King's Printer, $3,352.04; postage, $1,379.32; Public Works Department, $10; Smith, Davidson & AVright, Ltd.. $4; telegrams and telephones, $130.07; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $11; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $137.53; A'ancouver Daily Province, $11; Vancouver Sun, $22.80; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 Text-books, Maps, Globes, etc.: J. A. Anderson (sundry accounts), $14.38; Canadian National Express, $226.15; Canadian National Railways, $4,094.04; C.P.R. Co., $838.52; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $17,541.25; Copp-Clark Co., Ltd., $12,719.73; G. H. Cottrell, Ltd.. $18.15; J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd., $96; Dominion Express Co., $1,038.50; E. & N. Railway Co., $209.17; AV. J. Gage & Co., Ltd., $44,791.10; Ginn & Co., $112.44; H.M. Stationery Office, Lon- 1,920 00 1,500 00 1,732 66 568 75 5,721 41 5,117 64 Carried foncard $ 10,839 05 $ 29,128 11 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 77 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. 88. Free Text-book Branch—Continued. Brought foncard $ 10,839 05 $ 29,128 11 Expenses—Continued. Text-books, Maps, Globes, etc.—Continued. don, England, $418.72; Hunt Bros., $25.38; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $1,112.50; Kirkwood Line, Ltd., $191.07; Lands Department, $179.60; Lemon-Gonnason Co.. Ltd., $328; McClelland & Stewart, Ltd., $129.27; Macmillan Co. of Canada. Ltd., $7,174.12; T. Nelson & Sons, Ltd., $10.839.09; Oxford University Press, $30; Reliable Transfer, $339.75; Ryerson Press, $40.80; C. H. Scott, $4,500; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $13.80; G. F. Waites, $30.50 107,052 03 $117,891 08 Less sales of text-books, etc 5,212 01 Total expenditure, Free Text-book Branch 112,679 07 89. Agricultural Education. Salaries ($18,296.53) : Director J. AV. Gibson $ 3,420 00 District Supervisors: J. E. Britton $2,220 00 A'. B. Robinson $1,425 01 W. H. Grant 1.900 00 J. M. Shales 2,020 00 A. AL McDermott .... 1,900 00 E. L. Small 740 00 M. AlcKechnie 450 00 F. J. AVelland 1,108 35 J. C. Readey 2,320 00 14,083 36 Stenographers: • M. Dixon $418 17 T. Evans $375 00 793 17 $ 18,296 53 Expenses ($18,329.61) : Office Supplies, etc : American Country Life Association, $6; American Association for the Advancement of Science, $5.50; American Forestry Association, $4:25; American Nature Association, $2.25; American Railway Express, 40c; B.C. Entomological Society, $2; J. Bryant, $3.25; Collector of Customs, $1.07; C. E. Davis, $17.65; E. T. Day, $20; Dominion Express Co., $72.62; Doubleday, Page & Co., $3.35; Farm & Home, $2; E. Fleming, $7.50; J. F. Hosie, $3.25; Illustrated Canadian Forest & Out- of-Doors, $2; J. O. Jarrell, $18.39; King's Printer, $192.65; T. J. Lane, $52.53; J. H. McFarland Co., $110.92; National Education Association, $4; National Geographic Society. $4; New Zealand Journal of Agriculture. $1.57; postage, $67.30; Presbyterian Publications, $130.90; S. Pugh, $1.65; Reliable Furniture Co., $5; G. Rigby, $8.50; The School, $1.50; School Garden Association of America. $1; telegrams and telephones, $176.96; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $9.80; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $11.25; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $3.85; AV. Weld Co., Ltd., $1 955 86 Travelling Expenses : J. E. Britton, $427.15; J. AV. Gibson, $879.85; AV. H. Grant, $52.25; A. M. McDermott. $22.20; J. C. Readey, $23.55; V. B. Robinson. $51.70; J. M. Shales, $18.15; F. J. Welland, $17.45— 1,492 30 Grants in aid of agricultural education 15,881 45 ' $ 36,626 14 Xess special grant from Dominion Government .—. $20,614 31 „ contributions from cities and municipalities 8.563 99 29.178 30 Total expenditure, Agricultural Education 7,447 84 Carried forward $ 149,255 02 O 78 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. . Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Brought forward $ 149,255 02 90. Industrial Education. Salaries ($7,340.39) : Organizer J. Kyle $ 3,120 00 Officer in charge of Correspondence Course J. Hargreaves 2,220 00 Stenographers: R. Cochrane $810 00 K. M. Hildreth $ 65 00 I. Fulton 36 83 I. D. Todd 385 SI E. Gibson 520 33 G. Tolmie 182 42 2,000 39 Expenses ($54,365.76) : $ 7,340 39 Office Supplies, etc.: American Hotel Association, $5; American School of Home Economics, $1.29; A. J. Breitwish, $4.90; B.C. Teachers' Federation, $2.25; Bruce Publishing Co., $9.90; J. Bryant, $7; Canadian National Express, $5.30; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $26.74; Commercial Photo Co., $12; A. M. Cunningham & Son, $26; E. T. Day, $10; Department of Education, Ontario, $17.40; Dominion Express Co., $25.16; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; Dry Goods Economist, $15; L. L. Duntz, $1; Educational Publishing Co., Ltd., $1.50; H. Fleming, $51; Geological Survey, $4; Graphic Instructor, $15; Hawkins & Hayward, $6; J. Heywood, Ltd., $1.99; T. N. Hibben & Co., $3.20; W. II. Hines, $9.50; Imperial News Co., Ltd., $2.12; Ireland & Allan, $16.21; J. O. Jarrell, $32.53; King's Printer, $1,186.12; J. Kyle, $4.62; Lands Department, $87.60; Litchfield's, Ltd., $55.66; C. Lockwood & Son, $2.67; Manual Arts Press, $4.60: Maemillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1.31; McGraw-Hill Book Co., $7.50; National Metal Trades Association. $6: I. Pitman & Sons, Ltd., $15.44; postage, $301.20: Reliable Transfer, 50c; Smith & Champion, $4; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $1.68; Sprott-Shaw Institute, Ltd., $10; telegrams and telephones, $84.79; Tweedale's Photographic Service, $52.25; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $27.75; United Typothetae of America, $4.64: Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $6.65; Arocational Education Magazine, $3.50; Y.M.C.A., $7; Wengers, Ltd., $9.54 2,202 01 Travelling Expenses : J. Kyle 1,394 91 Night-schools: Grants in Aid : Britannia Mine, $858.80; Burnaby, $2,354.40; Chilliwack, $132; Cumberland. $123.60; Esquimalt, $123.20; Fernie, $32.40: Fruitvale, $131.60; Granby Bay, $1,117.60; Grindrod, $19.20; Kelowna, $295.80; Keremeos, $60; Langley, $40.80; Aletchosin, $22.40; Michel, $112; Nanaimo. $218; Naramata, $235.20; Nelson, $216.30; New Michel, $131.20; New AVestminster, $991; Ocean Falls. $264.80; Oyama. $20; Penticton, $1,792.40; Point Grey, $131.20; Port Coquitlam, $115.20; Powell River, $192; Prince Rupert, $162; Robson, $64.80; Saanich, $322.40; Sidney, $24; South Vancouver, $1,840; Summerland, $488; Surrey, $162.40; Trail, $686.40; Vancouver, $4.184.40; Victoria, $1,721.40 19,386 90 Grants in aid of industrial, commercial, and household science education 31,381 94 Total expenditure, Industrial Education *61,706 15 * Against this expenditure there is a grant from the Dominion Government of $53,535.26. 91. Inspection of Schools. Salaries ($52,153.44) : Inspectors of High Schools: J. B. DeLong $3,180 00 A. Sullivan $ 3,300 00 $ 6,480 00 Carried forward $ 6,480 00 $ 210,961 17 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 79 V°o'te? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. 91. Inspection of Schools—Continued. Brought foncard $ 6,480 00 $ 210,961 17 Salaries—Continued. Inspectors of Schools: L. J. Bruce $2,950 00 AV. H. M. May ..$3,000 00 F. G. Calvert 2.900 00 A. E. Miller 3.000 00 E. G. Daniels 2,625 00 H. H. MacKenzie .... 3,000 00 H. C. Fraser 2,625 00 J. M. Paterson 2,675 00 G. H. Gower 2,950 00 J. T. Pollock :. 3.000 00 T. R. Hall 2625 00 P. H. Sheffield 1,691 13 A. R. Lord 2,925 00 R. S. Shields 630 00 V. Z. Manning 2,625 00 A. C. Stewart 2.925 00 A. F. Matthews 2,850 00 44,996 13 Stenographers: M. H. English $534 31 A. T. Gallacher $143 00 677 31 52,153 44 Expenses ($24,864.73) : Office Supplies, etc.: Brooks-Corning Co., Ltd., $100; L. J. Bruce, $55.55; F. G. Calvert, $41.47; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $406.50; E. G. Daniels, $167.85; J. B. DeLong, $66.30; Doubleday, Page & Co., $3.35; H. C. Fraser, $170.56; Free Text-book Branch, $3.20; G. H. Gower, $102.02; T. R. Hall, $134.02; Journal of Educational Afethod, $3; King's Printer, $442.01; Lands Department. $4.20; A. R. Lord, $42.52; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $236; H. H. MacKenzie, $52.62; V. Z. Manning, $170.59; A. F. Matthews, $91.34; AV. H. Al. Mav, $33.65; A. E. Miller, $99.39; J. M. Paterson, $118.17; J. F. Pollock. $76.67 ; postage, $93.05; P. H. Sheffield, $63.70; R. S. Shields, $24.55; A. C. Stewart, $51.40; A. Sullivan, $43.68; Teachers' College, Columbia University, $1.65; telegrams and telephones. $25.25; The Times, London, England, $4; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $115.35 3,043 61 Travelling Expenses : A. Anstey, $6; L. J. Bruce, $493.15; F. G. Calvert, $426.76; E. G. Daniels, $1,448.87; J. B. DeLong, $1,461.39; H. C. Fraser. $2.288; C. H. Gower, $1,780.50; T. R. Hall. $1.129.95; A. R. Lord, $915.94; AV. H. M. May, $208.99; H. H. MacKenzie, $1,142.20; V. Z. Manning, $1,305.24; A. F. Matthews, $1,445.20; A. E. Miller, $1,333.55; J. M. Paterson, $1,446.29; J. F. Pollock, $329.17; P. H. Sheffield, $876.45; R. S. Shields, $164.03 ; A. C. Stewart, $802.60; A. Sullivan. $709.70; Kootenay Garage, $839.70; Rushton's Garage, $52.65; A. J. Smith Garage Co., Ltd., $1,214.79 21,821 12 Total expenditure, Inspection of Schools 77,018 17 Normal Schools. 92. Vancouver. Salaries ($26,250) : Principal D. Al. Robinson $ 3,540 00 Assistant Masters: A. Anstey $3,000 00 H.B.MacLean $2,880 00 A. E. C. Martin 2,640 00 W. P. Weston 2,880 00 J. A. Macintosh 2,760 00 14,160 00 Assistant Mistress L. A. Burpee 2.160 00 Music Mistress E. M. Coney 2,040 00 Librarian and Stenographer...E. B. Abernethy 900 00 Engineer and Gardener H. Cocroft 1.170 00 Assistant Janitor J. E. Howlett 1,140 00 Assistant Gardener T. J. Lewis 1,140 00 Carried forward $ 26,250 00 $ 287,979 34 O 80 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°ote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION— Continued. Normal Schools—Continued. 92. Vancouver—Continued. . Brought forward $ 26,250 00 $ 287,979 34 Expenses ($17,438.08) : Office Supplies, etc.: Allright Ladder Co., $11.50; H. Birks & Sons, Ltd., $4.50; B.C. Telephone Co.. $92.30; Canada Sash & Door Factory. $40.35; Cascade Laundry, $43.10 ; Champion & White, $4.20 ; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $898.19; Dodd, Mead & Co., $168; Frontier Press Co., $13.50; Fuller Brush Co., Ltd., $7.90; Ginn & Co., $22.90; Grolier Society, Ltd., $128; J. G. Gunn. $6.50; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $146.58; Imperial News Co., $29.40; Ireland & Allan. $55.76; Janitor Supply House, Ltd., $31.90; King's Printer, $40.42; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $223; Aiason & Risch, $33.65; Milton-Bradlev Co., $13.59; W. A. Mitchell, $21.05; Aloran's Drug Stores. $22.50; W. T. AIcArthur & Co., Ltd.. $25.19; T. Nelson & Sons, $6; AV. R. Penny, $15; D. M. Robinson (sundry accounts), $312.33; Scott, Foresman & Co., $9.23; Smith, Davidson & AVright, Ltd.. $134.44; D. Spencer, Ltd., $112.53; Students' Book Department. $89.40; A. H. Timms, $86.25; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $121.08 ; A'ancouver Sun, $12.50 ; West Disinfecting Co., $196.70 3,179 44 Travelling Expenses: L. A. Burpee. $35.90: J. A. Macintosh, $400; H. B. AlacLean, $400; D. AL Robinson, $9; AV. P. Weston, $31.60 876 50 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.: Alberta Woodvard. $16; B.C.E.R. Co.. Ltd., $506.67; Country Life. $7; The Hook. $15.40; Jarvis Electric Co., Ltd., $5.50; Jenkins Electrical Co., Ltd., $8; Marpole Coal Co.. Ltd.. $1,247.06; W. T. AIcArthur & Co.. Ltd.. $12.96; Vancouver City Water Works, $76.80; A'ancouver Daily Province, $24.60; A'ancouver Sun, $36 1,955 99 Maintenance and Repairs of Buildings. Grounds, etc.: J. Bell, $34.26; Blackadder & MacKay, $131; B.C. Window Cleaning Co., $40; A. J. Cassels & Co., $36.75; City Chimney Sweeping Co., $44.50; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $52.80; Fraser Glass Works, $7.80; J. G. Gunn, $5.50; AV. .1. Harper, $81.95; H. J. Hollingsworth, $22; C. Houghton, $28.89; Jenkins Electrical Co., $790.60; Johnson Temperature Regulating Co., Ltd., $13.04 ; AIcLennan. McFeelv & Co.. Ltd., $57.49; AV. J. Prout, $316.68; J. K. Ramsay. $2,996.50; Ritchie Bros. & Co., $41.90 4,701 66 Students' mileage — 3,012 90 Allowance to Teachers assisting Normal Students: City of Vancouver 3,750 00 $ 43,726 49 By cash 38 41 Total expenditure, Normal School, A'ancouver $ 43.688 08 Carried foncard $ 43,688 08 $ 287,979 34 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 81 V°otef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Normal Schools—Continued. Brought forward '. $ 43,688 08 $ 287,979 34 93. A'ictoria. Salaries ($24,813.64) : Principal D. L. MacLaurin $ 3,600 00 Assistant Alasters: A'. L. Denton—$3,120 00 B. S. Freeman $2,760 00 H. Bunnell .... 3,000 00 S.880 00 Domestic Science Mistresses: L. B. Isbister $450 00 A. B. Alarcellus $600 00 A. AL Macfarlane 825 00 1,875 00 Assistant Mistress G. G. Riddell 1,920 00 Principal, .Alodel School K. Scanlon 1.920 00 Teacher, Alodel School I. M. F. Barron 1,560 00 Engineer I. E. Marks 1,560 00 Assistant Engineer A. E. Horner 1,298 71 Janitors: E.T.D.Freeman $120 74 W.McAIichael $1,170 00 1,290 T4 Stenographers and Librarians: AL A. Lucas $375 00 F. N. Maclean....$534.19 909 19 $ 24.813 64 Expenses ($20,972.17) : Office Supplies, etc : American Nature Association, $9.50; R. Angus, $4.21; Baker & Taylor Co., $129.24; C. C. Birchard & Co., $25.10; J. Brand & Co.. $32.75; B.C. Brush Works, $13.83; B.C. Telephone Co., $99; Brown's A'ictoria Nurseries, Ltd., $7.20; J. H, A. Chapman, $50; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $1.30; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $20; Cornhill Alagazine, $4.57; Department of Public Printing, Ottawa, $1.25; J. Dougall & Son. $2.50; H. Fleming, $2; Fletcher Bros., $12.50; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $17.41; Drake Hardware Co.. Ltd., $1.35; Free Text-book Branch, $13.13; J. L. Forrester, $7.50; Globe Printing Co., $9; Good Housekeeping, $3.50; H. W. Gray Co., $1.40; F. Griffin, $6; Hawkins & Hayward, $15; C. A. Haynes, $13.15; G. M. Hendry Co., $42 ; Hudson's Bay Co.. $42.50 ; International Book Review, $1.50; L. B. Isbister (sundry accounts), $74.58; Ivel's Pharmacy, $1.40; King's Printer, $417.63; H. O. Kirkham & Co., Ltd., $2.10; G. Libby, v$14; Litchfield's, Ltd., $248.56; A. Al. Macfarlane (sundry accounts), $50.25; A. B, Marcellus (sundry accounts), $75.86; D. L. AlacLaurin (sundry accounts), $59.03; McTavish Bros., $9.03; Newson & Co., $3.38; Oxford University Press, $76.28; Peden Bros.. $44.25 ; J. J. Phillips, $16.54; Reliable Transfer, $19.50; Scott & Peden, $5.60; Simpkin, Marshall & Co., $49.45; D. Spencer, Ltd., $7.50; Sylvester Feed Co., $18.05; The Times, London, England, $6.36; Times P. & P. Co.. Ltd., $1.25; Vancouver Daily Province, $1.45; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $13.50; T. Wherry, $5.50 1,809 44 Travelling Expenses: B. S. Freeman, $20; A'. L. Denton, $34.25; K. Scanlon, $24.75 79 00 Fuel, Light, Water, etc : B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $294.80; R. Hall & Sons, $2,185.92; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $55.96; Reliable Transfer, $3; Corporation of District of Saanich, $151.03 2,690 71 Carried forward $ 29,392 79 $ 43,6S8 08 $ 287,979 34 O 82 Expenditures, 1st' April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°0-t°f SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJ1ENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Normal Schools—Continued. 93. A'ictoria—Continued. Brought forward $ 29.392 79$ 43.688 OS $ 287.979 34 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs of Buildings. Grounds, etc.: L. Ball, 72c; J. Bell, $4.08; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $97; Central Transfer, $3.50; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $3.74; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $39.67; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $23.71; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $18.31; Fuller Brush Co., Ltd., $12.50; A. Haut, 60c; Hawkins & Hayw7ard, $17.40; W. Holmes, $100; C. Houghton. $3.60; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $18.30; E. B. Marvin & Co.. $46.05; Alellor Bros., Ltd., $9.05; H. Alewes, $1,140; A. Milligan, $1.44; Mitchell Bros., $63.89; New Alethod Laundry, Ltd., $74.35; AV. J. Pendray & Sons, Ltd., $6.55; Perfection ' Supply & Manufacturing Co., $32.85; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $17.15; Public AVorks Department, $318; Ramsay's Machine Works, $28.74; T. E. Reason, $153; Reliable Transfer, $28.50; J. Richards, $24; H. G. Rich- dale, 96c; Rithet Consolidated, Ltd., $11.59; A. Sheret, $2.24; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd.. $19.75; G. A. Stevens, 72c; F. AV. Townsend & Son, $150; Turner, Beeton & Co., Ltd., $37.39; AV. Tyson, 48c; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $15.20; AVestern Industrial Development Co., Ltd.. $36.39; H. AL Wilson, $49.50; pay-lists, labour, $540.40— 3,151 32 Students' Mileage 12,438 20 Allowance to Teachers assisting Normal Students : City of A'ictoria 750 00 Incidentals and Contingencies: W. H. Horne, $3.50 ; H. Stewart, $50 Total expenditure, Normal School, A'ictoria 53 50 45,785 81 Total expenditure, Normal Schools *89.473 89 * Against this expenditure Normal School fees have been received amounting to $24,281.07. 94. School for the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind. Salaries ($20,755.04) : , , Principal S. H. Lawrence — $ 1,920 00 Assistants : A. A. Archibald $1,500 00 Al. Frost $ 875 00 Al. N. Blake 1.272 00 G. A. AlcConnell .. . 875 00 875 00 C. E. Burke 900 00 E. A. Sims G. Conrod 1,600 00 E. R. Thompson.... 1.600 00 E. Elliott 625 00 T. M. AVestling 600 00 O. A. Farmer 708 30 11.430 30 Matron G. E. Lawrence 900 00 Farmer A. E. Withers 1,020 00 Sundry employees 5,484 74 $ 20,755 04 Expenses ($12,250.89) : Office Supplies, etc.: Burr Office Supplies, 24c; King's Printer. $68.95; S. H. Lawrence (sundry accounts), $113.13; Vancouver Engineering Works, $33 215 32 Travelling Expenses: K. Kitt, $47.15; S. H. Lawrence, $53.70 Carried forward .... $ 100 85 21,071 21 $ 377,453 23 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 83 V°o'te? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. 94. School for the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind—Continued. Brought foncard -. $ 21,071 21 $ 377,453 23 Expenses—Continued. Fuel, Light, Water, etc.: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $161.98; Bayview Cartage, $18; Kirk & Co., Ltd., $110.40; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $1,281.98; Corporation of Point Grey, $114.19; Rat Portage Wood & Coal Yard, $24; Vancouver Gas Co., Ltd., $79 1,789 55 Alaintenance and Repairs of Buildings, Grounds, etc'. Bayview Electric, $123.45; G. A. Allen, $11.90; H. Almond, $30; Barr & Anderson, $1,128.22; Cascade Laundry, Ltd., $575.90; L. F. Coles, $6; Crane, Ltd., $81.06; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $76.94; A. C. Evens, $48; Gault Bros., Ltd., $18.29; Jarvis Electric Co., Ltd.. $13.05; W. T. McArthur & Co., Ltd., $142.76; A. Macrae, $3.50; S. McKendrick, $10.50; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $56.24; Pacific Coast Pipe Co.. Ltd., $9.84; Corporation of Point Grey. $31.65; Robertson & Hackett. Ltd., $18; E. J. Rvan Contracting Co., Ltd., $634.16; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $30.91; D. Spencer, Ltd., $26.36; G. AV. H. Stearman, $9.80; Stevens Companies, $1.50; Vulcan Iron Works, Ltd., $1,459.45; R. Walker, $1,022.42; pay-list, labour, $21.75 5,591 65 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment: Canadian National Institute for the Blind, $18.42; Cassidy's, Ltd., $245.08; Clarke School for the Deaf, $23.39; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $39,42; Gault Bros., Ltd., $85.28; Houghton & Smith, $5.50; Hudson's Bay Co., $2.90; A. I. Johnson & Co., $31.50; G. T. Michell & Son, Ltd., $217.05; Miller & Coe, Ltd., $5.85; W. T. McArthur & Co., Ltd., $69.63; Singer Sewing Machine Co., $44.64; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $10.26; D. Spencer, Ltd.. $102.05; Terminal Sheet Metal Works, Ltd., $12.50; E. J. Wakefield, $4.60; A. E. Withers, $60 978 07 Provisions, etc.: Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $845.54; J. Brand & Co., $42.55; A. J. Dickson, $12; Dominion Market, $46.30; Edwards Meat Market. $700.96; A. G. Everett, $45; Fleishmann Co., $24.49; AV. T. AIcArthur & Co., Ltd., $61.31; J. Phillips & Co., $188.27; Shelly Bros., $72.90; D. Spencer, Ltd., $1,806.10; A. E. Withers, $15 3,860 42 Incidentals and Contingencies : Bayview Electric, $16.65; J. Brand & Co.. $29.50; Burr Office Supplies, $3.54; Q. Galbraith, $12.50; A. Hill, $3; G. Howell, $3.50; Alainland Transfer Co., $10; D. C. MacKenzie. $69; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $48.33; National Institute for the Blind, $13.69; S. Paulin, $219.50; W. H. Pickering, $15; Rat Portage Lumber Co., Ltd., $11.92; G. W. H. Stearman, $38; A'ancouver Daily Province, $28.20; A'ancouver Sun, $43.20; F. Wooding. $9.50 575 03 $ 33,865 93 Bv cash, Province of Alberta 860 00 Total expenditure, School for the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind 33.005 93 95. Per Capita Grants to Cities and Municipalities. Cities of the First Class: Nanaimo 36 Teachers $ 16.916 65 New Westminster 94 „ 42 404 30 North Vancouver 55 23.958 30 Vancouver 617 ., 279.948 30 Victoria 192 „ 90.640 S5 -$453,868 40 Carried forward $453,868 40 $ 410,459 16 O 84 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. 95. Per Capita Grants to Cities and AIunicipalities—Continued. Brought forward Cities of the Second Class: Armstrong 19 Teachers.. Chilliwack 17 Cranbrook 23 Cumberland 16 Duncan 17 Fernie 30 Grand Forks 14 Kamloops 27 Kelowna 19 Ladysmith 15 Merritt 12 Nelson 36 Prince George 10 Prince Rupert 27 Revelstoke 20 Rossland 16 Trail 25 Vernon 30 Cities of the Third Class: Alberni 4 Teachers.. Courtenay 8 Enderby 7 Greenwood 3 Kaslo 6 Port Alberni Port Coquitlam.. Port Aloody Salmon Arm Slocan Municipalities : Burnaby 92 Teachers.. Chilliwack 31 Coldstream 3 Coquitlam 8 Cowichan, North 6 Delta 19 Esquimalt 21 Glenmore 1 Kent 7 Langley 33 Maple Ridge : 22 Matsqui 21 Mission 20 North A'ancouver 20 Oak Bay 23 Peaehland 5 Penticton 27 Pitt Meadows 3 Point Grey 101 Richmond 27 Saanich 57 Salmon Arm 8 South Arancouver 211 Sumas 7 Summerland 12 Surrey 43 Tadanac 2 West Vancouver 17 . $453,868 40 $ 410,459 16 $ 9.880 00 8,840 00 11,960 00 21,453 92 9,030 00 15.296 65 7.280 00 14.300 00 9,880 00 7,670 00 6.240 00 18.806 65 5200 00 14,040 00 10.400 00 8,320 00 13.043 30 14,906 65 $ 2.260 00 4,284 60 3,295 85 3,195 00 4.290 00 3 860 85 4,520 00 4.849 60 3,955 00 1,695 00 $ 55.378 40 18.154 00 1.740 00 4.640 00 3 855 05 11.600 00 13.340 00 580 00 4,060 00 18.386 00 13.166 00 12.180 00 11,426 00 11,600 00 13.601 00 2.494 00 16 704 00 2.146 00 61,596 00 15,370 00 34,626 00 4 640 00 130.790 00 4.060 00 7.250 00 25,172 00 348 00 9164 00 es and'^Ai unicipalities 1.204.687 92 Corned forward $1,615,147 08 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 85 V°o'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Brought forward $1,615 147 08 96. Per Capita Grant to Rural School Districts. Total expenditure 166.118 40 97. Salaries of Teachers in Assisted Schools. Total expenditure 525.201 80 98. Salaries of Teachers in E. & N. Railway Belt. Total expenditure 109,572 25 99. School Buildings. Erection of New Buildings and Maintenance and Repairs of School Buildings: Anglemont, $152.98; Appledale, $3,890; Balfour, $3,735.75; Birch Island, $150; Blind Channel, $150; Burnabv, $31,202.77; Camp Lister, $31; Canyon Creek, $26.42; Cassidy, $200; Chase River, $400; Cheam View, $100; Coquitlam, $2,220.29; Cranbrook, $11,234.13; Creston, $154.82; Cumberland, $200; Dawson Creek, North, $181.80; Dewdney, $107.15; Doe Creek, $200; Dorr, $32.15; Dove Creek, $850; Edgewater, $250; Erie, $200; Fernie, $11,026.45; Firvale, $26.82; French Creek, $1,020; Fruitlands. $1,256.46; Ganges Harbour, $60.42; Harewood, $3,786.50; Howe Sound. $80; Keremeos, $1,559; Ken- Creek, $200; Kimberley, $2,500; Kispiox, $350; Langley, $2,829.15; Little Fort, $127.90; Little Qualicum, $2,242.50; Lytton, $186.93; Maple Ridge, $3,058.32; Matsqui, $748.70; Mayne Island, $172.62; Mission, $5,293; Nanaimo Bay, $233; Nelson, $13,821.27; Nelson (Doukhobor Schools), $1,021.50; Newlands, $28.94; North Alexandria, $165.64; North Cowichan, $1,052.15; North Dawson Creek, $59.15; Northfield, $62.89; North Pouce Coupe, $103.98; North Swan Lake, $75; North Thompson, West, $104.75; North A'ancouver, $10,697.18;- Ocean Falls, $8,692.64; Oliver, $780; Omineca, $250; Point Grey, $2,580; Port Alberni, $1,037.16; Powell River, $750; Rossland, $325.82; Rock Creek, $200; Slocan, $750; Smithers, $1,235.07; Soda Creek, $250; South Vancouver, $13,328.35; Streatham, $221.23 ; Sumas, $637.50 ; Sunset Prairie, $218.30; Surrey, $782 ; Swan Lake, $175; Tatalrose, $3; Tatla Lake, $250; Thrums, $350; Tranquille, $3,995; Trail, $4,801.83; Tucker Bay, $38.17; Usk, $4,985; West Creston. $26.26; AVest A'ancouver, $16,472.15; Willow Point, $260.75; Winlaw, $744; AVistaria, $55.36; AVood- pecker, $146.18; Wynndel, $652.50; Yahk, $2,917.20 $187,529 95 Clerks of the AA'orks, etc.: R. Berrill. $191.80; L. W. Hargreaves, $16.55; E. A. Lythgoe, $64; D. McLarty, $90; H. AIcRae, $151; J. Notman, $132.10; F. Ockleshaw, $36.55 ; W. Tyson, 24c 682 24 Sundry Expenses: Beresford School. $25; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $93.80; C.P.R. Co., 70c; City of Courtenay, $1,000; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd.. $10.92; Clarke & Stuart Co.. Ltd.. $15,392.16; Cranbrook Courier, $22.68; Croydon School, $38.65; Cumberland Islander, $7.60; Engen School, $6.50; Essondale School, $87.36; Green Bros., Burden & Co., $68.70; E. G. Daniels, $4; H. C. Fraser, $26.85; Interior News. $12.04; King's Printer, $365; Lindell School. $60; Lund School, $50.18; A'. Z. Manning, $23.20; Merville School, $54.30; Military District No. 11, $2; B. H. AIcNeil, $15; News Printing & Publishing Co., Ltd., $25.84; Observer Printshop, $9.80; Omineca Herald, $8.68; Pender Harbour, $75; Port Alberni News, $4.80; Prince Rupert Daily News, $14.10; Record Publishing Co., Ltd.. $27.78; Reliable Transfer, 50c; Rock Creek Carried foncard $188,212 19 $2,416,039 53 O 86 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF EDUCATION— Continued. 99. School Buildings —Continued. Brought foncard $188,212 19 $2,416,039 53 Erection of New Buildings and Maintenance and Repairs' of School Buildings—Continued. Sundry Expenses—Continued. Trading Co., $9.35; Smith, Davidson & Wright. Ltd., $148.45; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $27.20; Vancouver Daily Province, $128.60; Vancouver Sun, $161.80; The World, Ltd., $104.60; J. D. Yeatman, $5 18,118 14 $206,330 33 By cash 8,887 67 Total expenditure re School Buildings 197,442 66 100. Grants to Libraries. Argenta, $23.84; Ashton Creek, $5; Beaverley, $9.87; Black Creek. $4.80; Britannia Aline, $50; Brown Creek, $12.50; Bull River Bridge. $50; Burnaby, $50; Chase, $21.77; Creston, $8.38; Delta, $25.28; Dawson Creek, $3.50; Duncan, $50; Fernie, $41.82; Fort Fraser, $25.95; Fort George, $18.32; Goldstream, $40.63; Granby Bay, $50; Greenwood. $37.50; Grindrod, $22.18; Harrow- gate, $6.93; Heffley Creek, $21; Kamloops, $50; Kettle Valley, $29.44 ; Kitsumgallum, $50; Langley, $11.55 ; Lawnhill, $23 ; Maple Ridge, $28.75: Matsqui, $27.50; Mayook, $11.73; Midway, $26.25; Mission, $33.80; Nakusp, $13.25; Naramata, $23.93; New Michel, $47.25; New Westminster. $23.58; Nimpkish River. $5.74; North Bend, $7.80; North Fort Fraser, $4.90; North Vancouver, City of, $50; North Vancouver Municipality, $50: Notch Hill, $15.47; , Ocean Falls, $50; Okanagan Centre, $5.35; Parksville, $11.77; Peaehland, $50; Quesnel, $35.62; Sand Creek, $12.17; Sicamous, $8.72; Sidney, $21.93; Sisters Creek, $21.82; Smithers, $29.75; Sooke, $42.50; South Kelowna, $4.20; South Wellington, $48.89; Squirrel Cove, $12.95 ; Stuart Station, $19.14 ; Summerland, $28.57 ; Surrey, $50; Surf Inlet, $25.77; Swift Creek, $9.61; Telkwa, $5; Thrums, $11.47; Trail, $34.65; A'aldes Island, $11.55; Victoria, $30; Westbank Townsite, $25.45; West Vancouver, $28.28; Yahk, $33.20 $ 1,781 57 Total expenditure, Grants to Libraries 1,781 57 101. Examination of Teachers and High School Entrance Classes. C. AV. Abercombie, $206.25; J. R. Allen, $10.05; R. Allan, $12.50; A. E. Allison, $5.50; J. A. Armstrong. $201; G. H. Ashman, $232.50; H. Ashton, $231.40; H. G. Atkinson, $25.75; A. Bedford, 65c.; E. B. Bell, $266.75; E. M. Bell, $2.40; E. Berry. $63.10; F. B. Benson, $196; A. Blackberg, $19.15; C. A. Blakemore, $7.50; P. A. Boving, $52.50; A. M. Boyd, $196; J. C. Brady. $444; K. Al. Brings, $15.85; L. J. Bruce, $213.26; T. H. Calder, $299.50; F. G .Calvert, $234.51; A. A. Carter, $12; I. Cathcart, $5; L. Chappell, $17.05; I. Clague, $8.50; R. H. Clark, $448.25; E. AV. Clarke, $256.75; W. E. Cook. $196; T. W. Cornett, $188.75; P. K. Cunningham, $11.01; D. H. Curtis, $13.15; G. H. Curtis, $5; E. G. Daniels, $280.81; J. G. Davidson. $420; V. L. Denton. $192; D. J. Dewar, $8.80; F. G. Dexter, $196; I. Dilworth. $237.50; E. P. Dimock, $23.34; L. P. Doane, $17.85; C. R. Drader. $25; R. G. Dunbar, $3.50; H. Dunnell, $208; S. J. Dymond, $100; P. H. Elliott, $148; W. E. Evans, $25; E. S. Farr, $200; E. A. Fee, $11.47; W. J. Fee, $325.50; G. A. Ferguson, $407; J. R. Fournier, $17.25: C. G. Francis, $9; H. C. Fraser. $243.38; C. J. Frederickson. $10.65; B. S. Freeman, $192; AL I. Gillatt. $15.22; G. Gillis, $144; P. E. Gintz- Carried forward - $2,615,263 76 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 87 v'o'te* SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF EDUCATION— Continued. 101. Examination of Teachers and High School Entrance Classes—Continued. Brought forward $2,615,263 76 burger, $28; R. F. Goldfinch, $5; C. Goodman, $9.68; G. H. Gower, $146.65; J. G. Green, $2.50; J. Gregg, $25.75; M. E. Grenfell, $417.75; J. H. Hall, $469.10; T. R. Hall, $302.75; R. E. Halliday, $15; J. E. Hamilton, $196; M. Hamilton, $6; M. AV. Hamilton, $196; E. M. Hardie, $140.93; K. Haslett. $16.97; C. M. Haverstock, $200; J. Henderson, $259.75; P. A. Hughes, $10; A. H. Hutchinson, $140.50; J. Ilvany, $2.50; K. Ingrain, $13; I. K. Irving, $10.50; AA'. R. Jones, $15.19; S. P. Judge, $11.35; A. B. Juniper, $15; Al. Kask, $5; G. Klein, $10.75; E. M. Lake, $6.75; L. Lambert, $25; G. Lawrence, $12.50; E. H. Lawson, $15.92; M. W. Link, $15.50; J. C. Lister, $25; G. Longworth, $18.95; A. R. Lord, $45.75; E. C. Lucas, $216.50; P. Macdonald, $10; V. Z. Manning, $239.36; S. W. Mathews, $408.25; A. F. Mathews, $299.13; M. Matz, $7.83; G. Maxwell, $198.50; A.E. Miller, $243.06; E. Milligan, $5; AV. G. Mills, $2.50; S. F. M. Moodie, $230; V. Moore, $9.70; W. H. Muncy, $137.50; I. Maclnnes, $50; W. H. MacKenzie, $232.65; D. L. Mac- Laurin, $455.50; H. E. McConnell, $139; J. McGill, $10.05; M. McKilliean, $18.40; J. J. AlcKim, $144; E. A. AlcKinnon, $12.15; A. G. JlcAVran, $15.50; J. T. E. Palmer, $422; J. M. Paterson, $261.79; E. B. Paul, $353.50; J. A. Petrie, $25; J. T. Pollock, $26.74; G. C. F. Pringle, $5; L. Richardson, $444.01; J. C. Roberts, $137.50; L. F. Robertson, $250; L. Robertson, $293; D. M. Robinson, $439.35; M. Ross. $22; E. H. Russell, $462.25; L. Ruxton, $26; H. A. Sanborn, $22; E. Sanderson-AIongin, $50; J. E. Sanders, $5; C. H. Scott. $16.50; E. F. Sealey, $43; G. G. Sedgewick, $116.75; B. Sharland, $12.50; H. R. Sharpies, $152; R. S. Shields, $38.85; A. G. Smith, SOc ; H. B. Smith, $200; H. H. Smith. $263.10; H. AV. Smith, $204; F. H. Soward, $441; Al. A. Stafford, $6.25; E. M. Stebbings, $15.90; A. AL Stevenson, $13; T. Steward, $196; A. C. Stewart. $182.50; R. AV. Suter, $403.35; A. Sullivan, $150; A. Sutherland, $198; L. AV. Taylor, $25; P. C. Tees, $204; F. J. Tregillus, $15.39; A. AL AVashburn, $23.25; A. L. Webster, $24.50; C. H. AVest, $17.50; AV. P. Weston, $11.35; T. S. AVhittemore, $184; J AV. Wilson, $25; B. J. AVood, $180.75; E. T. AVood, $2.50; F. G. C. Wood, $50; F. Wrong, $30; E. L. Yeo, $206.25; AV. Bews, $90.95; B.C. Telephone Co., 80c; Burr Office Supplies, $68.04; Canadian National Express, $27.55; City Delivery Co., $1; City Drug & Stationery Co., $28.09; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $212.80; D. & L. Delivery Service, $1.30; Dominion Express Co., $334.18; Free Text-book Branch, 77c; King's Printer, $3,975; J. A. Knight, $10.80; Litchfield's, Ltd., $28.18; Nanaimo Printers & Stationers, Ltd., $43.90; postage, $13.35; H. F. Prevost, $7.20; United Typewriter Co., $14.25; A'ictoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $78.11; P. E. Willis, $58.50 $ 25,373 32 Total expenditure, Examination of Teachers and High School Entrance Classes 25,373 32 102. Conveying Children to Central Schools. Armstrong. $6,669.47; Beaver Creek, $575.50; Cawston, $335; Chilliwack, $674.75 ; Cumberland. $110 ; Dewdney, $274.50 ; Duncan, $2,809.49; Grand Forks, $534.59; Howe Sound. $308.75; Kent, $1,134.70; Langley, $1,897; Lumby. $735.50; Alerville, $689.50; Mission, $1,423.75 ; Naramata, $390 ; North A'ancouver, $386 ; Oliver, $464.59; Penticton. $590.07; Pitt Aleadows. $335; Point Grey, $686.05; Richmond, $1,651.75; Saanich, $2,008.39; Summerland, $2,542.58; Surrey, $1,987.07; Telkwa, $295 $ 29 509 00 Total expenditure, Conveying Children to Central Schools 29,509 00 Carried forward $2,670,146 08 O 88 Expenditures, 1st Airil, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°0'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. Brought foncard $2,670,146 08 103. Summer Schools. ' A. Anstey, $312.90; F. H. Arnold, $337; A. Baxter, $437; C. Bennett, $30; R. Bouch, $15.50; Brackman-Ker Milling Co.. Ltd., $2.90; M. Bradley Co., $32.95; B.C. Hardware & Paint Co., Ltd.. $5.47; B.C. Teacher, $35; R. Brownell, $25; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $6.70; J. AV. Butcher, $110.04; J. AV. Cameron. $4; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $60.78; Canadian National Express, 95c; C.P.R. Co.. $30.21; J. Chalmers, $110; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $157.21; E. A. Coleman, $251.35; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $2.25; E. M. Coney, $311.35; C. F. Connor. $308.85; F. E. Coombs, $750; G. A. Cornish, $750; J. Curwen & Sons, Ltd., $78.45 ; Collector of Customs, $3.60; E. G. Daniels, $60; G. Darling, $125; E. C. Davis, $158; V. L. Denton, $59.80; Denver Fire Clay Co., $175; M. Dixon. $10; Dominion Express Co., $2.90; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $52.06; AV. Duncan, $4.50; B. Efford, $37.50; H. O. English, $3; T. Evans, $15; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $3.07; N. Fasten, $458.50; E. Fleming, $32; S. B. & B. W. Fleisher, $1.50; Fletcher Bros., $9; J. Fraser, $250; B. S. Freeman, $60.60; Free Text-book Branch, $6.10; AV. H. Grant, $152.15; J. Green, $120; E. Gibson, $15; J. W. Gibson, $15; R. F. Goldfinch, $24; M. M. Goldie, $384.65; Hafer Machine Co.. Ltd., $87.50; G. W. Hale, $50; U. F. Hall, $308.60; H. E. Hallwright, $234; M. Hawkins, $3.80; P. C. Hayden, $1; J. Heanev, $7.50; C. Heaslip, $308.60; Heintzman & Co., Ltd., $38; T. N. Hibben & Co., $26.55; J. C. Hocking, $25.45; J. AV. Hotson. $407.75; A. E. Hutton, $383.15; H. Jones, $250; Keramic Studio Publishing Co., $5; R. Kerr, $24; Kidd & Co., $7.70; King's Printer, $415.85: J. Kyle, $15; Lands Department, $6; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $36.02; Luney Bros., Ltd., $5.50; V. Z. Manning, $60; A. B. Aiarcellus, $347.50; A. F. Matthews, $48; Melrose Co.. Ltd., $10.94; AV. Alene- laws, $31; D. L. MacLaurin, $64.75; F. A. MacLean. $120; McClary lAIanufacturing Co., $16.96; N. McDonald, $60; J. H. Mc- Farland Co., $158.90; R. W. MacKenzie, $307.60; .7. R. AlcLean. $250; J. AIc'Leod, $110; AleTavish Bros., 50c; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada. Ltd., $20.35; D. B. Phmkett, $120.70; postage, $52.24; G. Powell & Sons, $10.25; J. C. Readey, $253.10; Reliable Auto Express. $1; Reliable Transfer, $25.22; V. B. Robinson, $350.30; J. Ross, $7.60; K. Scanlon, $299; C. H. Scott, $312.10; G. G. Sedgewick, $166; J. Semyn, $80; J. M. Shales, $120; B. Sharland, $311.10; H. N. Shaw, $20.40; Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co., Ltd., $55.78; E. L. Small, $306.90; J. Fyfe Smith Co., Ltd., $47.70; Smith, Davidson & Wright. Ltd., $137.48; D. Spencer, Ltd.. $51.83; A. C. Stewart, $67.76; A. Sullivan, $63.25; Sweeney- McConnell, Ltd., $3; E. Taylor, $400; J. Taylor. $6.75; telegrams and telephones, $9.87; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $2.25; University of B.C., $1,500; A'ictoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $40.30; City of Victoria, $274.28; Victoria City Dairy, $2; A. Ward, $68.25; F. T. C. Wickett, $215; J. H. Yeo, $43.25; JI. Young, $384.75 $ 16.466 67 Travelling expenses of students 7,529 74 Total expenditure, Summer Schools 23,996 41 104. Incidentals and Contingencies. J. R. Anderson, $1,000; A. Anstey. $25.50; Atlin School, $181; B.C. School Trustees' Association. $161.46; L. A. Burpee. $8.35; Columbia Institution for the Deaf, $50; A'. L. Denton, $11; Discovery School, $132.10; Dove Creek School, $13.73; East Princeton School, $182.30; Essondale School. $191.64; Frontier College, $500; Fruitlands School, $120; Ganges Harbour School, $5; J. S. Gordon, $13.75; Grindrod School. $67.50; S. P. Judge, $10.85; Keremeos School, $100; Camp Lister School, $135; G. A. Lundie, $29.10; Carried foncard $2 614,142 49 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 89 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF EDUCATION—Continued. 104. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Brought forward $2,694,142 49 M. Matz, $109.05; Merville School, $290; Okanagan Landing School, $24; J. O'Shea, $75; J. R. Pollock, $8.80; A. Rines, $8.S0; C. H. Scott, $98.76; J. L. Watson, $50; AV. P. Weston, $21.95; F. T. C. Wickett, $16 $ 3.640 64 By cash 134 00 Total expenditure, Incidentals and Contingencies 3,506 61 105. Grant to University of British Columbia. Grant 455,625 00 Statutory Expenditure. 106. " Public Schools Act Amendment Act, 1918," Sec. 26. Advances re assessed school taxes *420,685 35 Total expenditure, Department of Education $3,573,959 48 * Against these advances collections have been made of current levies and arrears amounting to $379,051.41. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. 107. Minister's Office. Salaries ($10,340) : Alinister of Finance Hon. John Hart $ 7.500 00 Secretary R. J. Hartley 2,040 00 Clerks and Stenographers: M. E. Rickaby $80 00 Al. A. AVood $720 00 800 00 $ 10,340 00 Expenses ($3,879.63) : Office Supplies, etc.: American Academy of Political and Social Science $5; Annalist, $5.50; Barron's, $10; B.C. Financial Times, $2; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $2; Canadian Bank of Commerce. $2.80; Canadian Parliamentary Guide. $6; Citizens' Research Institute, $10; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $25.50; Copp-Clark Co., Ltd., $3.50; N. O. Cote, $5; Customs, $5.96; Financial Publishing Co., $38.20; W. S. Fraser Co., Ltd., $7.35; T. N. Hibben & Co., $12.50; Journal of Commerce Publishing Co., Ltd., $5; King's Printer, $90.37; Lands Department, $2.95; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., 80c; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $13.65; Mining Truth Publishing Co., $3; Monetary Times, $6; Montreal Financial Times Publishing Co., $3; MacLean Publishing Co., Ltd., $6.50; MacMillan Co., Ltd., $5; McAinsh & Co., $7.50; National Tax Association, $5; A. R. Palmer, $4.17; postage, $33.06; Public Works Department, $22.50; Red Cross AVorkshops, $3.15; telegraph and telephone, $337.17; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Tranquillian, $2; United Typewriter Co., $15; A'ancouver Daily Province, $6; A'ancouver Sun, $6; World, Ltd., $6.60 737 73 Travelling Expenses: Hon. John Hart ; 3,141 90 Total expenditure, Minister's Office $ 14,219 63 Carried forward : $ 14 219 63 O 90 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°dtef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Brought forward $ 14,219 63 108. General Office. Salaries ($25,454.18) : Deputy Minister of Finance E. D. Johnson .: $ 4,320 00 Assistant Deputy Alinisters of Finance and Inspectors of Revenue : W. A. McAdam $630 00 R. R. Napier $2,025 00 2.655 00 Chief Clerk H. AL Finlayson 2.400 00 Paymaster AV. E. Graves 2,400 00 Securities Clerk E. P. Gillespie 1350 00 Cashiers: E. P. Gillespie $450 00 A. A'. Price $1,260 00 1,710 00 Clerks : C. W. Davies $ 960 00 AV. H. Keatinge $1,500 00 J. Fisher 900 57 R. Sneddon 1,320 00 H. L. Harding 1,500 00 G. AVood 585 00 6.765 57 Junior Clerk H. C. Burgess 660 00 Stenographers : H. Al. Baker $635 40 D. Proffitt $165 66 L. Mellor 910 00 R. G. Riden 113 23 AL Owens 788 00 E. Steele 581 32 3.193 61 25.454 18 Expenses ($15,997.14) : Office Supplies, Printing Bonds, etc: Allward & AA'ebster, $45.75; Assistant Receiver-General, $125; C. & C. Taxi Service, Ltd., $1; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $84.87; Canadian AVestern AVoodworkers, Ltd., $26.63; Citizens' Research Institute, $25: Collector of Customs, $33; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd.', $1,850.75; Controlling and Audit Branch, $50; Diggon's, 50c.; Dominion Express Co., Ltd., $21.88; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $61.88; Financial Publishing Co.. $30.81; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $8.93; Gillespie, Hart & Todd, Ltd., $151.45; Glyn, Mills, Currie & Co., $4.85; Hafer Machine Co., $105; King's Printer, $5,600.55; Lands Department, $23.95; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $82.64; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd.. $348.75; F. Mellor, $5.50; Mellor Bros., $43.85; F. Norris & Sons. $18.25; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $44.59; postage, $1,221.14; Public Works Department, $190.25; Reliable Transfer Service Co., $4.50; Remington Typewriter Co., $14.45; C. B. Simonds, $48; Smith & Champion. $9.45; D. Spencer, Ltd., $5; Sun Publishing Co., Ltd., $250; F. Tatham, $56; telegraphs and telephone, $799.39; W. L. Thomas, $62.25; United typewriter Co., Ltd., $251.40; Waites' Key Shop, $19.80; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 11,737 01 Travelling Expenses : J. Fisher, $307.52; E. D. Johnson, $156.45 463 97 Discount and Exchange, Legal Expenses, etc.: Canadian Bank of Commerce 4,940 44 $ 42 595 60 By cash 1,144 28 Total expenditure, General Office 41,451 32 109. Inspector of Trust Companies, Probate and Succession Duties. Salaries ($4,620) : Inspector A. C. Campbell $ 2.760 00 Clerk D. H. Waites 1,080 00 Stenographer AL AlcDougall 780 00 Carried forward $ 4,620 00 $ 55.670 95 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 91 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. 109. Inspector of Trust Companies, Probate and Succession Duties—Continued. Brought forward $ 4,620 00 $ 55,670 95 Expenses ($7,180.73) : Office Supplies, etc.: Burroughs & Co., $27; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $7.50; Gillespie, Hart & Todd, $2.10; Hawkins & Hayward, $6; T. N. Hibben & Son, $6.50; Horne, Taylor & Co., $50; King's Printer, $408.34; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $172.75; Monetary Times, $3; postage, $180.78; Remington Typewriter Co., $7; Saturday Night, $4; telegraph and telephone, $77.26; United Typewriter Co., $15; A'ancouver Daily Province, $6 973 23 Valuators of Estates: A. F. Arnold, $175; J. H. Ashwell, $25; J. S. Bell, $25; AV. Brennan, $65; F. R. Carlow, $165; E. J. Chambers, $54; L. U. Conyers, $409; L. U. Conyers and R. H. Swinerton, $50; F. B. Cossitt, $50; H. G. Dalby. $25; R. H. Dawes, $25; J. Dorgan, $185; J. W. Ellis, $90; J. Forman, $100; A. G. Fuller, $125; J. A. Garbutt, $50; P. C. Gibbins, $50; J. Gilbert, $16.95; Grant & McDougall, $175.55; J. E. Guinet, $25; R. W. Haggen, $111.05; E. E. Heath, $40; R. W. Hibberson. $125; A. P. Horne, $40; F. S. Jones, $50; J. L. Kerr, $1,275; F. Landsberg, $25; D. Leeming, $250; F. B. Lew7is, $65; W. P. Marchant, $175; A. M. Matheson, $75; T. B. Monk, $25; J. H. L. Morgan, $65.55; E. H. Mortimer, $25; J. Aiurgrew, $50; G. E. Alunro, $325; H. P. AlcCraney. $25; G. McCuaig, $100; W. D. McFarland, $50; H. J. AIcLatchy. $115: J. P"rfitt, $40; R. A. Power, $40; D. H. Rattenbury, $49; J. Redford, $25; S. G. Robbins, $25; F. J. Russell, $25; AV. Scowcroft, $22.50; H. V. Stevenson, $25; A. F. Sutherland, $100; R. H. Swinerton, $450; W. H. Thorpe, $25; E. D. Thwaites, $25; F. J. White, $90; F. E. Winslow, $212.50 6,051 10 Travelling Expenses : A. C. Campbell 156 40 Total expenditure, Inspector of Trust Companies, etc 11,800 73 310. Controlling and Audit Branch. General Office. Salaries ($37,910.38) : Comptroller-General A. N. Mouat $ 6,000 00 Deputy Comptroller-General-H. N. Wright 3,120 00 Accountant S. D. AIcHaffie 1,767 17 Secretary F. J. N. Fergusson 1,080 00 Auditor of Revenue A. B. McNeill 2,640 00 Travelling Auditors : T, Cole $1,920 00 A. S. Tyrer —$2,040 00 F. H. Harrison (promoted)- 316 70 4.276 70 Auditor of Disbursements H. N. Howard 2,640 00 Chief Clerks: F. H. Harrison H. A. Jesse (promoted)..$15S3 30 (promoted)....$316 66 1,899 96 Clerks: AV.W.Anderson$1.760 00 T. H. Mayne..$l,760 00 A. C. Futcher- 1.800 00 A. A'. Price — 390 00 A. Galbraith— 1.620 00 H. L. Roberts 1,455 00 J. H. Hodson .. 1,380 00 C. E. White ....1,021 55 TT A Tpcep '(promoted)- 1,500 00 12,686 55 Carried foncard $ 36,110 38 $ 67,471 6S 0 92 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. %°o£ service. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. 110. Controlling and Audit Branch—Continued. . General Office—Continued Brought forward $ Salaries—Continued. 36,110 38 $ 67,471 68 900 00 900 00 $ Expenses ($3,818.23) : Office Supplies, etc.: Allward & Webster, $37; Canadian Freight Association, $3.85; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $12.50; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $3.09; Finance Publishers, Ltd., $2; King's Printer, $768.49; Purchasing Agent Co., Inc., $2.25; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $15.80; Macey- Abell Co., Ltd., $5.90; Monetary Times, $3; Maclean Publishing Co., Ltd., $5; F. Norris & Sons, $17; postage, $262.68; Public Works Department, $8; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $31.15; Saturday Night. $4; telegrams and telephones, $167.56; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $34.75; AVaites' Key Shop, $1.75 37,910 38 1,385 77 Travelling Expenses: T. Cole, $1,253.91; F. H. Harrison, $54.62; A. S. Tyrer, $1,267.95; H. N. Wright, $15.22 2,591 70 $ 41.887 85 159 24 Total expenditure, General Office Purchasing Agent's Office. Salaries ($10,770.64) : $ 41,728 61 3.360 00 Assistant Purchasing Agent-A. A'. Hamilton ($2,400 less $180) Clerks: D. A. Smith $901 33 R. H. Speck—$1,440 00 Stenographers: A. M. Andros —$883 07 G. B. Morash—$930 00 H. AL Baker — 36 41 AL Riekabv 27 26 A. I. Fox 52 42 B. Smart S3 87 G. Hoddinott — 505 00 A. Stevenson .... 304 03 AA'. H. Kelly . 27 25 2.220 00 2,341 33 2.849 31 $ Expenses ($1,554.64) : Office Supplies, etc.: Dominion Map & Blue Print Co., $6; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., 69c; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., 49c; King's Printer, $657.20; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $139.25; F. Mellor, $2; postage, $262.6S; Public Works Department, $2.50; telegrams and telephones, $232.38; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $46; AYrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 Travelling Expenses A. V. Hamilton Total expenditure. Purchasing Agent's Office Total expenditure, Controlling and Audit Bran 10,770 64 1,371 19 183 45 12 325 2S ch 54,053 89 $ 121.525 57 ' 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 93 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 111. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Brought foncard Surveyor of Taxes. $ 121,525 57 Salaries ($51,145.11) : General Office. Surveyor of Taxes E. E. Leeson i Assistant Surveyor of Taxes....Y. C. Martin Supervisor R. R. Napier Chief Clerk J. T. Clark Clerks: H. S. Flett $1,500 00 C.S.AlcKilligan$l,500 00 G. E. Kenning 1,500 00 F. M. Sterry— 666 00 A'. McKenna — 770 00 Assistant Assessor H. A. Munn Stenographers: P. I. Gates $607 50 A. E. AVhite $827 50 D. Greaves 207 50 G. L. Wood 195 00 Temporary Assistance Civil Service Commission Income Tax Audits. 3,720 00 3,420 00 600 00 1,800 00 5,936 537 1,837 15 00 12 50 00 $ 17,865 62 Auditors: C. R. Brown—$2,520 00 J. G. Buchanan 1,500 00 W. C. Ellis 1.740 00 L. R. Gault — 1.800 00 F. Graham 1,800 00 AV. J. Hagger.. 1,920 00 H. J. Jackson.. 2.020 00 T. E. Jones — 1,209 67 Clerk Stenographers : M. Dinsdale $405 00 Temporary Assistance: C. V. Brennan—$300 00 C. Chrow $278 42 E. G. Flynn 132 66 K. Hildreth 26S 79 H. H. Hobbis — 63 87 M. Leeming 125 38 A. E. E. Alere- dith $1,800 00 A. F.H.Meyer 2,520 00 J. J. Morley— 454 91 S. V. Roberts- 2,700 00 C. E. Svmes— 1,400 00 W.C.HWilson 2,700 00 L. S. V. York 1.920 00$ 28,004 58 „H. V. Miifs 1.350 00 D. Owens $522 10 927 10 A. Martin $ 88 71 F. Moss 174 19 R. Riden 104 27 E. Sandford 70 97 E. AA'arder 98 62 E. L. AVebber — 450 00 2,155 88 Operation of Gasolene and Fuel-oil Tax Act. Auditors: L.M.Cottingham $406 45 H. J. Hartnell..$435 48 Expenses ($83,844,611 : Office Supplies, etc.: Academy of Political Science, $5.24; Brooks Corning Co., Ltd., $150; Burroughs Adding Machine Co., $1.80; Carswell Co., Ltd., $5.20; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $23.28; Diggon's, $1; Dominion Express Co., $5.20; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $15.47; Dominion Map & Blue Print Co.. $6; R. G. Dun & Co., $125; Engineering & Mining Journal Press, $4; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $2.06; A. E. Holcomb, $10.24; King's Printer, $1,536.36; Lands Department, $34.20; Litchfield's. Ltd.. $3.75; L. C. Lytton, $75; Alacey-Abell Co.. Ltd., $118.05; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $6; F. Norris & Sons, $127.75; Office Specialty & Manufacturing Co.. Ltd., $88.50; postage, $434.29; Public Works Department, $16.50; telegraph and telephone, $514.83; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $68.75; AVeiler Bros., Ltd.. 17c; AVestern El°rtric Co., Ltd., $6.84; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 Carried forward ! 32,437 56 841 93 $51,145 11 3 395 48 54.540 59 $ 121.525 57 O 94 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJIENT OF FINANCE—Continued. 111. . Surveyor of Taxes—Continued. Brought forward $ 54,540 59 $ 121,525 57 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses: C. R. Brown, $92.27; J. G. Buchanan, $14.23; J. T. Clark, $11.30; A. J. Craig, $35; AV. C. Ellis, $1,168.68; L. R. Gault, $30.70; F. Graham, $24.62; AV. Hagger, $34.95; H. Jackson. $160.04; E. E. Leeson, $209.35; T. H. Leeming, $14.70; V. C. Martin, $137.66; A. E. E. Meredith, $27.12; A. F. H. Meyer, $18.91; H. A. Munn, $188.35; J. J. Morley. $47.38; R. R. Napier. $105.85; S. V. Roberts. $1; C. E. Symes, $18.70; E. L. AVebber, $4.43; AV. C. H. Wilson, $531.36; L. S. \\ York, $141.60 Operation of Gasolene and Fuel-oil Tax Act: L. W. Cottingham, $234.79; H. J. Hartnell, $9.47 3,262 46 Taxation Department Supplies : King's Printer 5,571 63 Courts of Revision and Appeal: F. T. Abey, $70; Ashcroft Journal, $3.52; J. R. Brown, $33.50 ; S. C. Burton, $248.35 ; Cariboo Observer, $6.56 ; Central Interior Printing Co.. Ltd., $4.64; E. J. Chambers, $190.50; Chilliwack Progress Publishing Co.. $4.32; Cranbrook Courier, $4.64; Cumberland Islander, $3.20; H. V. Dartt, $20; D. Downie, $310; J. Dybhavn, $75; T. S. Futcher. $793.50; S. Gibbs, $37.45; D. Graham, $83.85; G. F. Havers, $91.70; W. S. Henry, $40; F. AV. Howay, $100; Interior News, $9.60; J. B. Kershaw, $10; King's Printer, $130; P. J. MacKay, $34.95; AV. A. Nesbit, $230.75; J. O'Shea, $20; Princeton Star, $6.36; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., $3.04; W. S. Simpson. $10; C. W. Tyler, $52.95; F. AVebb, $20; A'. D. Webb, $17.50; World, Ltd., $5.80 2,671 6S Timber-cruising, Equalization, etc.: King's Printer, $10.20; Rvan-Alclntosh Timber Co., $67,770.59 $ 67.780 79 By refunds 9,740 55 58,040 24 Commissions on Collection of Revenue: S. Cline, $116.78; L. B. Cummings, $182.32; E. Evenson, $101.95; D. A. Hazelton, $324.95; W. Lowden, $131.72; A. H. Menzies, $307.18; A. D. I. Mustart, $126.50; H. McLaren, $135.25; H. P. McMartin, $127; A. McNeil, $102.25; T. Alc- Neish, $109.90; J. Pelly, $200.70; E. Roberts, $135.64; J. P. Scarlett, $1,222.56; C. D. Simms, $108.29; T. F. Speed, $994.47; W. AV. Thomas, $401.32 ; T. J. Thorp, $308.13 ; J. N. Waugh, $300.30; A. K. AVestland, $121.40; pav-lists (amounts under $100) $5,344.51 ..., 10,903 12 Total expenditure, Surveyor of Taxes 134,989 72 112. Operation of the " Amusements Tax Act." Salaries ($4,922.27) : Inspector, Alainland W. H. Kelly ! Inspector, Vancouver Island M. AVatkis Temporary Assistance: H. S. Flett $ 10 00 AV, Scales $112 00 C. H. Goodman 56 00 F. M. Shandley 13 00 H. A. Goward 154 29 N. S. Smith 112 00 S. J. Herd 449 98 E. A'. Turner 3 00 H. E. O. Hill 56 00 W. AVoolridge 20 00 J. lAIcClay 112 00 B. Veiling 112 00 G. AL Perdue 292 00 Carried foncard S 1920 00 1.500 00 1.502 27 4,922 27 $ 256,515 29 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 95 Vote? I SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF FINANCE—Continued. 112. Operation of the " Amusements Tax Act "—Continued. Brought foncard $ 4,922 27 $ 256,515 29 Expenses ($917.69) : Office Supplies, etc.: Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.60; King's Printer, $141 142 60 Travelling Expenses : C. H. Goodman. $3.29; H. A. Coward, $130.90; S. J. Herd. $293.45; H. E. O. Hill, $3.29; W. H. Kelly, $239.04; E. E. Leeson, $17.20; J. McClay, $6.58; W. Scales, $6.58; N. S. Smith, $6.58; M. Watkis, $61.60; B. Verling, $6.58 775 09 Total expenditure. Operation of the " Amusements Tax Act" 5,839 96 113. Bureau of Information. Salaries ($4,616.25) : Secretary H. W. Hart $ 2,400 00 Clerk F. Alellor 1,392 00 Stenographer A. E. George 824 25 4.616 25 Expenses ($4,298.28) : Office Supplies, etc.: Canadian National Express Co., $140.85; Canadian Review Co., Ltd., $8.33; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Dominion Express Co., $64.74; H. Fleming, $2.25; King's Printer, $357.95; Progress Publishing Co., Ltd.. $1.50; Lands Department, $57.75; postage, $281.20; Public AVorks Department, $97.94; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; E. R. Todd, $75; Vancouver Dailv Province, $6; AVaites' Key Shop, 60c; AVrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 1,128 11 Pamphlets, Advertising, etc.: Canadian. $25; Heaton's Agency. $2,806.17; Alaple Leaf, $75; Mde. Sanderson-Mongin, $14; Scarlet and Gold Annual, $250 : 3,170 17 Total expenditure, Bureau of Information 8,914 53 114. Agent-General's Office and B.C. House, London, England. Salaries ($18,296.22) : Agent-General F. C. AVade $ 8.000 00 Secretaries: AV.A.McAdam $2,989 98 W. Turnbull —$650 00 3 639 98 Private Secretary Al. AVade 1,500 00 Pay lists Office Staff 5.156 24 18.296 22 Expenses ($14,791.98) : Office Supplies, etc: H. Ainslie, $14.23; Anglo-British Columbia Corporation, Ltd., $18.97; P. C. Bartlett, $15.76; J. Bourlet & Sons, $14.79; British Empire League, $5.09; Canada Club, $22.07; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $17.09; Canadian Chamber of Commerce, $25.46; Canadian Club of Great Britain. $6.31; Canadian National Express, $6.27 ; Canadian Shipping Brokers, Ltd., $26.88; Central Telegraph Office, $5.74; H. L. Christie, $20.37; Chubb & Sons, $6.79; E. Clarke, $19.40; Commercial Cable Carried foncard $ 18,296 22 $ 271.269 7S O 96 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V0^ SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF FINANCE—Continued. 114. Agent-General's Office and B.C. House, London, England—Continued. Brought forward $ 18,296 22 ' $ 271,269 78 Expenses—Continued. ' Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Co., $22.52 ; Daimler Hire Co., $16.61; M. Durham, $48.50; English Speaking Union, $5.09; A. J. Fairbank, $10.19; Globe Wernicke Co., $16; E. Goodyear, $19.16 ; Guardian Assurance Co., $62.63 ; Harrod's, Ltd., $24.70; Henderson Directories, $15 ; H.M. Stationery Office, $30.31; Industrial and Educational Publishing Co., Ltd., $5; Kelly's Directories, Ltd., $10.91; King & Garrett, Ltd., $431.22 ; King's Printer, $40.73; H. W. Lark, $29.79; London Library, $15.28; London Steam Carpet Beating Co., $8.49; Alaple & Co., Ltd., $5.21; Marconi's Wireless Co., $879.32; H. C. Murcott, $61.23; National Bank, Ltd., $19.10; Partridge & Cooper, $9.09; petty cash, $2,632.94; Photo News Agency, $4.85; Postmaster-General, $448.68; H. Rees, Ltd., $47.35; Royal Agricultural Association. $4.85; Royal Mail Steam Packet Co., $7.33; Sell's Telegraphic Addresses. $4.85; Sellwood, Micklewright & Toupin, $597.22; S. Moyses Stevens, $31.77; E. P. Stokes, $6.31; Sun Insurance Co., $6.06; Underwood Typewriter Co., Ltd., $14.55; C. van Dyk, Ltd., $10.18; AVesterham Society, $4.85; AA'estern Union Telegraphs, $36.92; Wondersigns, Ltd., $6.18; AVrigley Directories, Ltd., $30 $5,906 19 Bv cash 189 64 5,716 55 Allowance, Travelling and other Expenses: AA'. A. McAdam, $1622.90; F. C. Wade, $2,027.64 3,650 54 Advertising, etc.: R. Anderson & Co.. $19.40; Ashcroft Journal, $2; W. Blackwood & Sons, $50.92; Bradbury, Agnew & Co., $7.28; British Commonwealth Trade Press, $97; British Empire Producers' Organization, $24.25; British Overseas Trade Association, $24.25; British Passenger Agents' Association, $30.55; P. Burnet & Co., Ltd., $25.02; Canada Club. $10.18; Canada Newspaper Co., Ltd., $1,313.51; Canadian Chamber of Commerce, $30.55 ; Canadian Club of Great Britain, $30.55; Canadian Facts Publishing'Co., $6.50; Canadian Gazette, $397; Canadian National Express Co., $8.65; C.P.R. Co., $15.36; Car Publishing Co., $24.25; Cariboo Observer, $2; Colonist P. & P. Co.. Ltd., $6; Cassell & Co.. Ltd., $291; Colonizer, $36.37; Columbian Co., Ltd., $6; Cowichan Leader, $2; Creston Review, $2.50; Cricketer Syndicate, Ltd., $15.76; Cunard Steamship Co., $5.88; Daily Herald, $10; Department of Printing and Stationery, Ottawa, $4; M. Durham. $48.50; Durrant's Press Cuttings, $30.55; M. Eyles, $13.34; Field Press, Ltd., $72.74: Financial News, $60.63; J. & H. Goodwin, $127.55; Gowan-Sutton Co.. Ltd., 7 $45.23; Harrod's, Ltd., $402.56; Hazell, Watson & Viney, $87.30; Heaton's Agency. $2.65; J. D. Hewett & Co., $5.88; AL Howard, $26.93; Industrial and Educational Publishing Co., Ltd., $9; Kelowna Courier, $2.50; King's Printer, $35.96; Carried forward $ 27,663 31 $ 271.269 78 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 97 V°o'te£ SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. 114. Agent-General's Office and B.C. House, London, England—Continued. Brought foncard $ 27,663 31 $ 271,269 78 Expenses—Continued. Advertising, etc.—Continued. Ladysmith Chronicle, $2; Liberty & Co., $25.71; Lithographia Belgica, $4.85; London and Provincial Directory, $7.64; Manitoba Free Press Co., Ltd., $8; Mash & Austin, $22.55; T. Meadows, $12.04; Mining and Engineering Record, $3; H. C. Alurcott & Sons, $12.25; Newspaper Press Fund, $5.09; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $15; Open Air, $33.95; Pacific Coast Lumberman, $2; F. J. Parsons, Ltd., $121.25; C. Pexton, $29.95; Progress Publishing Co., Ltd., $4.50; Production and Export, $24.25; Ratcliffe, Dunbar & Co., $145.50; Royal Colonial Institute, $189.88; Shooting Times, $12.13; J. L, Sinclair, $26.07; W. H. Smith & Son, $63.10 J. F. Tamblyn. $112.28; W. J. Taylor, Ltd., $2 The Times, $205.42; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $6 Topical Press Co., $8.12; Trades Directory, $5.09 Vancouver Daily Province, $9 ; Vancouver Sun. $3 C. van Dyk, Ltd., $64.99; L. Vergne, $7.28; Vernon News, $2.50; Wondersigns, Ltd., $24.21 $4,690 65 By cash 45 65 4,645 00 Expenses re Arancouver Board of Trade delegation — 779 89 British Columbia House ($57,471.62) : Interest ou Mortgage: Holland, Hannen & Cubitts, Ltd $ 12,125 00 Ground-rent: Commissioners of H. AL AVoods 15,156 25 Rates and Taxes: Westminster City Council — 16,947 48 Income-tax: Collector 5,375 64 Maintenance and Repairs to Buildings : W. J. Burroughs & Sons, $202.97; J. Gray, Ltd., $384.96; Guild Housing, Ltd., $186.24; Marwick, Mitchell & Co., $32.01; Penny & Co., $66.69; R. Reid & Son, $483.67; T. Stevens, $2,212.74; L. Sunderland & Co., $102.05; H. Tipple, $57.23; J. Whitehead & Sons, $155.20; A. AVilliams, $566.98 4,450 74 Insurance: A. Burr, $23.64; Guardian Assurance Co., $46.08; Prudential Assurance Co., $218.25 287 97 Fuel and Light, etc : Galsworthy, Ltd., $40.74; Gas. Light & Coke Co., $71.61; F. Johnson, $1,892.29; St. James & Pall Mall Electric Co., $1,614.75 3,619 39 Cleaning and Janitors' Supplies : E. Clarke, $38.S0; District Messenger Co., $31.52; L. & S.E. Packing Co., $193.24; Pall Mall & City Window Cleaning Co., $125.38; petty cash, $4,808.03 5,196 97 Contingencies : T. Bath & Co., $9.34; E. Bell, $1.82; A. Burr, $774.02; King & Jarrett, Ltd., $177.95; A. King $ 33,088 20 7 Carried foncard .'. $ 63,159 44 $ 33,088 20 $ 271,269 78 O 98 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. 114. Agent-General's Office and B.C. House, Lond England—Continued. )N, 63,159 44$ 1,085 66 33,088 57,471 20 $ 271.269 78 British Columbia House—Continued. Contingencies—Continued. & Son, $13.22; A. H. Alee, $5.33; A. Serre, $6.49; Waring & Gillow, $2?.92; AV. Whiteley, $74.57 $ 64,245. 10 6,773 48 Less sundry refunds . 65 78 Total expenditure, Agent-General's Office and 62 B.C. Housi '., London, 90.559 82 Government Agents and Assessors, etc. 115. Alberni Agency. Salaries ($6,522) : Government Agent A. G. Freeze $ Clerk and Registrar A. W. Lee Clerk G. C. Roff 2,100 1,500 1,452 840 630 00 00 00 00 00 7,439 3.102 Janitors: J. R. Packard —$90 00 S. Eaton $540 00 $ Expenses ($917.49) : City of Alberni, $36.10; C. F. Bishop & Son, $4.75; J. J. Burke, $11; Carter & Murray, $16.88; Dominion Express Co., $21.50; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $8.75; A. G. Freeze, $65.07; M. L. Holt.' $2.20; King's Printer, $219 ; Lands Department, 30c; Port Alberni P. & P. Co., Ltd., $7.52; postage, $381.46; Royal Bank of Canada. $6.83; G. Shead, $66; telegrams and telephones. $65.68; Thomson's General Store, $2.45; J. Vucer, $2 Total expenditure, Alberni Agency 6,522 917 00 49 $ 00 85 49 116. Anyox Agency. Salary ($2,020) : Government Agent J. Conway $ Expenses ($1,082.85) : Bell & Crossett, $7; Canadian Bank of Commerce, 50c ; Canadian National Express, $4.50; J. Conway, $13.75; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; H. Bade, $20.50; H. G. Gerrard, $29.88; G. Gibb, 50c; Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., $383.70; Greer, Beattie & Douglas, $20; Hudson's Bay Co., $203.23; King's Printer, $89.44; Mackay & Gillespie, Ltd., $106.10; J. J. Miller, $30; T. AlcRostie, $4.50; R. T. Pedvin, $2.50; postage, $72; G. E. Tate, $7.50; telegrams and telephones, $48.45; J. A. AValters, $7.50; Weiler Bros Ltd $28.80 i 2,020 1,082 Total expenditure, Anyox Agency Carried foncard $ 85 10.542 34 $ 361,829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 99 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $ 10,542 34 117. Ashcroft Sub-agency. Salaries ($2,640) : Assessor W. C. Adam $ 1,800 00 Stenographer A. E. Astell 840 00 361,829 60 Expenses ($2,043.21) : AV. C. Adam, $123.35; Ashcroft Journal, $3.40; Ashcroft Water, Light & Improvement Co., $62.40; B.C. Express Co., $300; Burroughs Adding Machine Co., $1.75; C.P.R. Co., $10.05; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $2.38; Dominion Express Co., $32.96; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $59.76; M. Dumond, $102.35; Fuller Brush Co., $8.35; J. Haddock, $74.75; E. Harris, $11.90; Harvey-Bailey, Ltd., $58.20; J. Harwood. $2.50; W. Higginbottom (Mrs.), $180; W. Higginbottom, $18.70; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $7.08; King's Printer, $124.30; AL J. Alunger, $23.95 ; N. Mutch. $8 ; A. McGillivray, $8 ; L. McKay, $10; Nicola Valley Garage, $14.35; Nicola Lake Stores, $1.20; F. Norris & Sons, $18.81; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., $62.50; T. Palombi, $4.50; postage, $175; Remington Typewriter Co.. Ltd., $426.80; J. Rolston, $5.80; H. E. Svendson, $12; M. Teagle, $70; Western Hardware & Steel Co., Ltd., $8.12; AVrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 Total expenditure, Ashcroft Sub-agency $ 2,640 00 2,043 21 4,683 21 118. Atlin Agency. Salaries ($5,142) : Government Agent C. L. Monroe Alining Recorder A. R. Barrow Clerk R. L. Pelton .. Clerk and Stenographer N. M. Alearing Stenographer AL E. Alonroe.. Janitor F. E. Litle Temporary Assistance: J. AVilliams $ 2.400 00 450 00 125 00 612 00 765 00 . 740 00 50 00 $ 5,142 00 Expenses ($3,659.02) : Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $94.84'; Atlantic Lodge A.F. & A.M., $16; Barr & Anderson, $19.10; A. R. Barrow, $7; C.P.R. Co., $145.25; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $12.50; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $54.20; R. Dunlop, $21: A. AA'. Edge Co., $83.48; E. Eggert, $49.37; J. Eggert, $5; C. Gairns, $6.40; J. Garrett, $18.35; C. E. Gilmore, $557.62; D. L. Hall, $339.50; J. B. Kershaw, $373.55; King's Printer, $135.64; F. E. Litle, $140.16 ; J. Lipscombe, $391.92 ; C. L. Monroe, $15.50; C. AV. A. Nevile, $240 ; postage, $92 ; H. Pyman, $12 ; J. Roxborough, $5 ; AV. Roxborough, $10; Roxborough Bros., $25; L. Schulz, $240.80; E. Spencer, $29; D. Spencer, $31.57; J. Taylor, $49.37; G. D. Tite, $253.40; A. AL Toots, $94.50; R. Webster, $5; J. Williams, $85 3,659 02 Total expenditure, Atlin Agency 8,801 02 Carried forward $ 24,026 57 $ 361,829 60 O 100 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $ 24,026 57 $ 361,829 60 119. Barkerville Sub-agency. Salaries ($2,400) : Gold Commissioner and Mining Recorder H. Beech $ 1.900 00 Deputy Mining Recorder A. H. Beech 500 00 $ 2,400 00 Expenses ($856.21) : Bibby Estate, $15; J. Boyd Estate, $1.50; C. Catlett, $84; Cowan Hardware Co., $8; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $8; Douglas, Mackay & Co., $21.15; H. J. Gardner, 75c; F. Harper. $90.17; J. G. Hutchcroft, $13; King's Printer. $55.29; AV. Livingstone, $20; L. McCarthy, $9; W. F. McCarthy, $34.50; L. M. McKinnon, $18.10; M. McKinnon, $256.75; T. Nicol, $7; T. Norwood, $90; postage, $56; A. Wallace, $13; pay-list re fire, $55 856 21 Total expenditure, Barkerville Sub-agency 3,256 21 120. Clinton Agency. Salaries ($3,610.33) : Government Agents: R. A. Dorrell..$l,485 00 G. Jlilburn $175 00$ 1,660 00 Clerks: R. A. Dorrell —$125 00 . A.G.AIacDonald $232 75 R. W. Melton— 812 58 1.170 33 Stenographer E. F. Thorp 780 00 $ 3,610 33 Expenses ($1,412.85) : Ashcroft Journal, $2; Bank of Montreal, $1.75; J. Bott-rill. $162.11; M. Botterill, $28.75; S. S. Boyd, $10.25; Carswell Co., Ltd., $15.25; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $67.90; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.28; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $59.54; J. Donelson, $7; I. Davis. $1.25; J. Davis, $188.37; E. Dougherty, $3; F. AV. Engeman, $53.25 ; R. Fraser, $86.52 ; E. J. Haller, $3.75 ; King's Printer, $226.54; W. Lee, $57.89; R. W. Alelton, $84.30; A. G. MacDonald, $38.55; Gladys Olson, $6; Gilmour Olson, $2; L. Olson, $3.50; P.G.E. Railway Co., $26.60; postage, $185.15; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $1.60; W. J. Ritchie, $5.50; Water Recorder, Kamloops, $1; pay- lists, labour, $81.25 1,412 85 Total expenditure, Clinton Agency 5,023 18 121. Cranbrook Agency. Salaries ($10,917.56) : Government Agent F. A. Small $ 2,100 00 Assessor J. A. Stewart 1.760 00 Deputy Collector J. R. Tannock 135 00 Clerks" R. J. Fletcher..$ 734 01 W.S.Johnston $ 110 00 P. J. Foot 1,500 00 D.S.Rashleigh 1.345 00 3,689 01 Clerk and Cashier G. Hiagins 1.080 00 Stenographer A. Moir 293 55 Junior Clerk D. Argue 780 00 Janitor E. B. Offin 1,080 00 Carried forward $ 10,917 56$ 32,305 96 $ 361,829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 0 101 Vote' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued, Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 121. . Cranbrook Agency—Continued. Brought forward $ 10,917 56 $ 32,305 96 $ 361,829 60 Expenses ($4,874.21) : Beattie-Noble, Ltd., $2.50; R. Benbow, $53; 3. F. Bridges, $10; Burroughs Adding Machine Co. of Canada, $7.41; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $16.83; C.P.R. Co., $23.55; A. P. Colclough, $2; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $37.50; City of Cranbrook, $228; Cranbrook Courier, $4.64; J. F. Deacon, $12; Dominion Express Co., $117.25; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $20; Electric Supply Shop, $29.05; G. C. Ellerbeck, $10; Fink Mercantile Co., Ltd., $13; R. J. Fletcher, $8.15; J. F. Huch- croft, $1,213.49; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $27.41; C. Kincade, $5.25; King's Printer, $S04.11; Kootenay Telephone Lines, $158.35; Lands Department, $12; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $2.32; C. Manners, $71.50; J. Manning, $90.80; F. E. Morris, $13; F. E. Offin, $10.50; F. Parks & Co., Ltd., $36.65; Patmore Bros., $22.05; postage, $578.79; D. S. Rashleigh, $156.88; , Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $12.55; M. H. Rock, $7.50; F. A. Small, $84.75; R. Sterrey, $41; J. A. Stewart, $518.25; J. R. Tannock, $55.70; J. & J. Taylor, $2.20; AV. A. AValker, $7.15; AV. H. Wilson, $4; W. E. Worden, $333.13; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 4,874 21 Total expenditure, Cranbrook Agency 15,791 77 122. Cumberland Agency. Salaries ($9,309.96) : Government Agent J. Baird $ 2,100 00 Assessor A. Aitken 1,800 00 Collector W. W. Aloore 1,899 96 Clerks: C. H. Grant—$1,500 00 J. J. Weir $1,200 00 2.700 00 Stenographer D. C. Wilson 810 00 $ 9,309 96 Expenses ($2,296.66) : A. Aitken, $334.85; J. Baird, 99c; B.C. Telephone Co., $73.90; A. A. Brown, $12; Burns & Brown, $2.75; C.P.R. Co., $10.85; Cumberland Electric Light Co., $58.55; Cumberland Islander, $15.73; Dominion Express Co., $56.31; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $17.50; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $6.14; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $20.14; G. Johnston, $360; King's Printer, $445.58; Lands Department, $12.50; A. Maxwell, $9.30 ; W. H. Moore, $238.35; postage, $542.82; Royston Lumber Co., Ltd., $1.15; M. Stauffer, $10.50; Western Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $18.75; AV. C. AVhite, $48 .... 2,296 66 Total expenditure, Cumberland Agency 11,606 62 123. Duncan Agency. Salaries ($5,273.09) : Government Agent J. Maitland -Dougall .... $ 2,100 00 Clerks: J. Flett $1,191 96 J. E. Stilwell $1,100 00 2,291 96 Stenographers: F. Castley $840 00 M. Herd $41 13 S81 13 Carried forward $ 5,273 09$ 59,704 35 $ 361,829 60 PROVINCIAL LIBRARY VICTORIA, B. C. O 102 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°dte? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 123. Duncan Agency—Continued. Brought foncard .'.'... $ 5,273 09 $ 59,704 35 $ 361,829 60 Expenses ($1,247.20) : R. B. Anderson & Son, $3; C. H. Armour, $33.39; Bank of Montreal, 50c; J. Boak, $41.25; B.C. Telephone Co., $70.25; Canadian AVestern Woodworkers, Ltd., $9.91; Cowichan Leader P. & P. Co., Ltd., $8.16; Cowichan Merchants, Ltd., $15.10; Dominion Express Co., 90c.; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; City of Duncan, $38.70; A. S. Haddon, $1.25; V. V. Harper, $44.95; W. L. Henderson, $52; King's Printer, $313.91; Lands Department, $1.80; T. H. Leeming, $257.80; L. C. Lytton, • - $7; postage, $205; Public Works Department, $10; Reliable Transfer, 75c; S. Robinson, $13.45; T. Shaddick, $1; Smith. & Champion, $47.40; J. E. Stilwell, $51.23; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $3.50; AVrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 1,247 20 Total expenditure, Duncan Agency 6,520 29 124. Fernie Agency. Salaries ($6,754.17) : Government Agent R. J. Stenson $ 2,100 00 Clerks: J. S.' Dicken $354 84 H. P. Hickling $ 742 00 R. J. Fletcher— 245 33 A. H. AVatson 1,452 06 2,794 17 Stenographer M. Littley 780 00 Janitor I. Johnston 1.080 00 $ 6,754 17 Expenses ($1,845.22) : C.P.R. Co., $27.77; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $37.50; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., $652.50; Crow's Nest Trading Co., Ltd., $40.70; Currie Bros., $18.05; Dominion Express Co., $36.90; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $12.50; Duthie Co., $93.25; Fernie Cartage, $1; City of Fernie, $105.50; R. J. Fletcher, $43.80; A. T. Hamilton, $3.50; H. P. Hickling, $44.50; J. Johnston, $15.60; King's Printer, $181.90; Kootenay Telephone Lines, Ltd., $198.25; Lands Department, $3.50; Longden Electric Store, $4.50; postage, $167.75; J. D. Quail, $5.15; P. Stowe, $1; Trites-Wood Co.. Ltd., $3.25; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $121.35; C. Williams, $25.50 1,845 22 Total expenditure, Fernie Agency 8,599 39 125. Fort Fraser Agency. Salaries ($3,190) : Government Agents: F. Fraser $1,200 00 J. D. Moore $600 00 $ 1.800 00 Clerks: R. J. Fletcher—$230 00 J. R. Tannock $1,160 00 1.390 00 3,190 00 Expenses ($1,599.79) : G. F. Adams, $6; F. Belsham, $7.50; AV. Bunting, $53.45 ; Canadian National Express, $2.35 ; Canadian National Telegraphs,, $7.49 ; Colonist P. & P. Co.. Ltd., $42.15 ; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., Carried forward $ 3,190 00$ 74,824 03 $ 361,829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 103 V°0't°f SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 125. Fort Fraser Agency—Continued. Brought forward $ 3,190 00 $ 74,824 03 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. $5 ; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $70.61; Daniel, $4.80; David Joe, $4; R. J. Fletcher. $11.65; F. Fraser, $225.10; J. H. Fynn, $85 ; A. Goodwin, $75.55 ; S. Godwin, $9.60; Interior News, $10; B. W. Irwin, $10.30; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $21.90; J. Kemp, $7.50; King's Printer, $75.79; T. Lawrence, $4.50; G. L. Lee, $2.50; Louise, $4; D. Moore, $5; J. D. , Moore, $383.76; H. B. Murdock, $8; J. P. Myers, $1.50; G. C. McKenzie, $9 ; Nechako Chronicle. $5.04 ; postage, $115; I. Ross, $24; Royal Bank of Canada, $17.60; L. M. Slavin, $7.50; J. Smith, $18.75; A. G. Sturgis, $3; J. R. Tannock, $50; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $3.75; Taylor Bros., $80.40; W. Waldron, $2; W. W. White, $5; A. Willington, $113.75 1.599 79 Total expenditure, Fort Fraser Agency 4,789 79 126. Fort George Agency. Salaries ($14,603.34) : Government Agents : T. W. Heme $175 00 G. Milburn —$1,925 00$ 2,100 00 Collector AV. Couldwell 1.920 00 Assessor J. Aitken 1,800 00 C. S. Bennett $1,176 67 H. Mehaffey—$1,500 00 R. B. Carter— 1,322 00 A.G.MacDonald 212 00 C. S. Fort 1.500 00 A. E. Roddis.. 1,482 00 7.192 67 Stenographer D. L. Proffitt 770 67 Janitor G. Jackland 820 00 $ 14,603 34 Expenses ($10,191.25) : O. AV. Abrahamson, $22; J. Aitken, $438.80; Austin Co., Ltd., $9.25; W. Bexon Co., $3.60; C. A. Blue Electric & Machinery Co., $15; M. P. Botterill, $4; S. S. Boyd, $15; F. T. Bustin Co., $770.69; R. Carter, $6; Canadian National Express, $204.99; Canadian National Telegraphs, $165.94; Central Interior, $15.08; City Cartage & Transfer Co., $11; City Transfer, $44.39; J. Collins, $1.50; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $75; Audit Department, $50; W. Couldwell, $69.50; R. Corless, Ltd., $43.50; T. Dilla- bough, $3; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $16.78; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $113.88; E. Donelson, $14; C. E. Dupre, $21.50; J. Ferguson, $7.50; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $624; Fort George & Alberta Telephone Co., Ltd., $82.20; Fort George Drug Co.. 50c; Fraser River Hardware Co.. $20.30; Fuller Brush Co., $7.65; R. Garvey, $449.52; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $8.65 A. F. Green, $368.68; Gross & Sons, Ltd., $74.85; O. N. Haydon, $2.70; AV. Hess, $2; J. . Izowsky, $2.40; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $14; A. Johnson, $19.15; King's Printer, $918.73; Lands Department, $69.50; Leith Bros., $1.85; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $1,088.25; G. Milburn, $1,054.12; Mitchell Bros., $4.60; Alorgan & Melson, $2; R. M. McGusty, $124.65; Mclnnis & Wilson, $167.92; F. Norris & . Carried forward ... $ 14,603 34$ 79,613 82 $ 361,829 60 O 104 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 126. Fort George Agency—Continued. Brought forward $ 14,603 34 $ 79,613 82 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. Sons, $18.25; Northern Hardware Co., $45.50; G. Olson, $5; A. M. Patterson, $1.25; Peck & Gillis, $2.05; postage, $1,109; City of Prince George, $409.66; Prince George Drug Co., $1.70; Prince George Furniture Co., $5.75; D. Proffitt, $58.80; J. G. Quinn, $11; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $162.15; Revelstoke Transfer, $1; Rush Transfer & Storage Co., $536.49; S. Service, $5.49; AV. Skinner, $27.10; Steacey's Pharmacy, 35c ; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $31.70; F. Ward, $25.50; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $280; S. P. Welsh, $25; C. West, $12.25; West Disinfecting Co., $36.31; Western Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $127.83; A. Young, $2 10,191 25 ■ Total expenditure, Fort George Agency 24,794 59 27. Golden Agency. Salaries ($5,820) : Government Agent G. E. Sanborn $ 1,920 00 Assessor H. C. Aloore 1,800 00 Clerk R. Roberts 1,200 00 Janitor J. R. Linney 900 00 $ 5,820 00 Expenses ($1,982.23) : C.P.R. Co., $13.03; Columbia River Lumber Co., $101.76; Cranbrook Courier, $4.48; J. Creek, $19.60; Dominion Express Co., $20.75; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $10; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $69.32; Golden Light, Power & Water Co., $243; A. C. Hamilton, $220.22; D. G. Hughes, $500.75; King's Printer. $176.80; J. R. Linney, $1.25; H. C. Moore, $173.80; postage, $145; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $3.68; D. R. Rolston, $25.45; C. A. Warren, $8.80; W. Wenman, 25c.; J. T. Wood, $11.55; pay-lists, labour, $232.74— 1,982 23 Total expenditure, Golden Agency 7,802 23 128. Grand Forks Sub-agency. Salaries ($2,695.10) : Sub-agent C. Aludge $ 1.620 00 Holiday relief, Vernon Agency 73 10 Janitors: W. Frakes $42 00 T.H. Wilkinson $960 00 1,002 00 $ 2,695 10 Expenses ($1,819.19) : B.C. Telephone Co., $63.90; W. Bonthron, $13; C.P.R. Co., $10.92; City Cartage Co., $249.12; City Grocery, $10.35; Dominion Express Co., $21.55; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; Dust Control Co., $20; J. Fisher, $72.28; City of Grand Forks, $80.75; Grand Forks Furniture & Hardware Co., $14; Grand Forks Seed Store, $2; Grand Forks Transfer, $259.35; King's Printer, $159.37; Kwong Wing, $13; Lands Department, Carried forward $ 2,695 10 $112,210 64 $ 361.829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 105 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 128. Grand Forks Sub-agency—Continued. Brought forward. $ 2,695 10 $112,210 64 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. $6; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $96.15; J. H. Alatthews, $6.75; Miller & Gardner, $25.50; McLeod & Hodgson, Ltd., $5.95; L. S. Pell, $1.75; postage, $62; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $162; J. Tebo, $5; T. A. Wright, $503.50 1,869 19 $ 4,564 29 By cash „ 50 00 Total expenditure, Grand Forks Sub-agency 4,514 29 129. Greenwood Sub-agency. Salaries ($1,693.10) : Sub-agent P. H. McCurrach $ 1,620 00 Holiday relief, Vernon Agency 73 10 1,693 10 Expenses ($1,563.85) : J. Adams, $268.55; J. Bella, $31.45; M. Blundell, 25c; B.C. Telephone Co., $74.05; W. H. & A. Bryan, $2.50; C.P.R. Co., $6.15; G. Clerf, $11; Dominion Express Co., $13.30; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; J. Fisher, $72.28; City of Greenwood, $162; J. H. Goodeve, $3; T. AL Gulley & Co., $18.30; King's Printer, $111.97; The Ledge, $2; H. McKee, $668.15; C. Nelson, $6; C. Patsworth, $9; postage, $75; Taylor & Jenkin, $11.90; J. Thorslund, $12 1,563 85 Total expenditure, Greenwood Sub-agency 3,256 95 130. Kamloops Agency. Salaries ($16,594.61) : M Fisher $ 2,400 00 L 2.019 96 R A. Bethune i 1,800 00 Clerks: CWW.Gauld $1,392 00 Z. Slavin $1,080 00 P. McAlister— 1,080 00 R. F. Ure 1.500 00 L. J. Price 1.392 00 6,444 00 Junior Clerks: D. G. Dalgleish..$420 .00 J. D. Thompson $350 00 770 00 Stenographers : R. E. Homfray ..$900 00 M J. Munger—$780 00 1,680 00 Janitors: H. Gardner $400 65 R. J. Scribner $1,080 00 $ 1,480 65 16,594 61 Expenses ($5,764.70) : Ashcroft Journal, $3.68; Ashcroft Water, Electric & Improvement Co., $27.25; M. Baird, $45.55; R. C. Blackbourn, $15.20 ; B.C. Telephone Co., $143.85 ; G.J. Brown, $3; L. S. Brown, $96.90; C.N. Telegraphs, $5.73; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $30.64; Carr & Son, $59; R. A. Chute, $2.50; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $75; N. S. Dalgleish, $39.69; H. J. Davies, $3; Dominion Corned forward. $ 16 594 61 $119,981 88 $ 361,829 60 O 106 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 130. Kamloops Agency—Continued. Brought forward $ 16,594 61 $119,981 88 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. Express Co., $42.31; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $22.50; E. Fisher, $26.75; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $638; AV. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $12.37; F. Gale, $5.75; A. Galloway, 40c; H. Gardiner, $120; H. Giddens, $111.45; J. L. Gordon, $1; Gurney Foundry Co., $178.20; W. Higginbottom, $120 ; J. H. How, $9; Hudson's Bay Co., $21.40; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $5.45; City of Kamloops, $450.65; Kamloops Motor Co., $57.79; Kamloops Nursery, $1.80; Kamloops Plumbing & Heating Co., $30; Kamloops Wholesalers, Ltd.. $18.25; King's Printer, $781.49; Lands Department, $46.68; H. Lund, $967.55; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $85.50; Mallery Drug Co., Ltd., $1.25; Marsh Motor Co., 40c; J. R. Mathieson, $2.25; Merritt Herald. $14.08; A. Alilne, 50c: J. Milton, $73; F. Morris, $80; postage, $776; J. C, Pott, $8.84; L. J. Price, $8.60; Public AVorks Garage, $223.87; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $155.40; H. E. Scribner, $1; Small Repair Shop, $20.50; Telegram Publishing Co., Ltd., $3.52; T. Thomas. $3; C. L. Wain, $3.10; AVilcox Hall Co., Ltd., $74.11; Wrigley Directories, $10 '... 5,764 70 Total expenditure, Kamloops Agency 22,359 31 131. Kaslo Agency. Salaries ($9,984) : Government Agent R. Hewat $ 2,100 00 Assessor A. McQueen 1,920 00 Clerks: A. Anderson —$1,452 00 C. Macdonald..$l,080 00 D. Bruce 1,272 00 3.804 00 Stenographer C. AL Fawcett 1,080 00 Janitors: P. G. Stagg $990 00 A. Taylorson $90 00 1,080 00 $ 9.984 00 Expenses ($2,479,951 : F. H. Abey, $14.50; Bank of Montreal, $95.05; B.C. Telephone Co., $162.35; S. H. Bruce, $9; Byers, Giegerich, Green Co., Ltd., $8.85; H. Calvert. $2.50; C.P.R. Co., $13.36; A. Coombs, $46.05; D. P. Cosgriff, 60c; Daily News, $12; Dominion Express Co., $62.05; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $17.50; P. M. Elder, $1.40; Frache Bros., Ltd., $4.20; A. T. Garland, 50c; J. W. Green. $7; J. W. Grier. $6.36; W. Hendricks. $4.10; R. Hewat, $122.17; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $17.80; City of Kaslo, $365.15; Kaslo Transfer Co., $397.02; King's Printer, $305.83; Kootenaian, $13.04; Metals, Ltd., $1.05; AlcLennan, McFeely & Co.. Ltd., $1.65; A. L. AlcPhee, $22.65; A. AicQueen, $305.25; Office Specialty Alanufacturing Co., $3.20; postage, $383; P. G. Stagg, $2; Taylor-Forbes Co., Ltd., $53.92; C. W. Webster, $18.85 2,479 95 Total expenditure, Kaslo Agency 12.463 95 Carried forward $154,805 14 $ 361,829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 107 V°dtef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.— Continued. Brought forward $154,805 14 $ 361,829 60 132. Lillooet Sub-agency. Salaries ($3,397.51) : Mining Recorder J. Dunlop $ 2,019 96 Clerks: R. G. Campbell ..$913 55 E. Malcolm $348 00 D. C. Horth 116 00 1,377 55 $ 3,397 51 Expenses ($1,164.90) : Ashcroft Journal, $3.68 ; Bank of Montreal. $84.92; R. G. Campbell. $10; J. Dickey, $1; Dominion Express Co., $15.20; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $3.75; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $3.73; J. Dunlop, $140.35; E. Frank, $16; D. E. Hurley, $380; Hurley & Prosser, $1.25; King's Printer, $131.15; Lillooet Water Works, $3.75; Aiacey-Abell Co., Ltd., $162.78; S. A. Macfarlane, $11.25; E. Malcolm, $9.50; D. Mitchell, 65c; P.G.E. Railway, $5.94; C. M. Eagan. $164; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $7; E. E. Whitney, $9 1,164 90 Total expenditure, Lillooet Sub-Agency 4,562 41 133. Merritt Sub-agency. Salaries ($3,493.10) : Sub-Agent AV. H. Boothroyd $ 1,620 00 Stenographer F. M. Leese 780 00 Janitor -..G. Devonshire 1,020 00 Holiday relief, Vernon Agency 73 10 3,493 10 Expenses ($849.76) : Armstrong's Department Store, $8.30; Bank of Montreal, $1.10; C.P.R. Co., $1.77; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $65; Dominion Government Telegraphs. $94.10; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; J. Fisher, $74.65; S. P. Hyland, $15; King's Printer, $122.12; Kwong Yuen, 65c ; City of Merritt, $77.25; Middlesboro Collieries, $72; C. McIntosh, $144.33; R. Pope, $38.35; postage, $89; Remington Typewriter Co.. Ltd., $9.59; J. Upston, $29; E. R. Williams, $2.55 849 76 Total expenditure, Merritt Sub-agency 4,342 86 134. Nanaimo Agency. Salaries ($11,928.44) : Government Agent L. A. Dodd $ 2,100 00 Assessor A. Forrester 2,040 00 Special Collector T. Parkinson 1,346 77 Clerks: M. E. Booth $900 00 J. J. Cottle —$1,500 00 H. P. Hickling— 530 00 H. C. Shaw — 751 67 3,681 67 Stenographers: F. Callow —'—$810 00 AL AVatson $810 00 1.620 00 Janitor C. C. Henderson 1,140 00 11,928 44 Expenses ($4,300.15) : G. Addison, $20; J. Bell, $21.30; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $1.25; B.C. Telephone Co., $208.80; Carried forward $ 11,928 44 $163,710 41 $ 361,829 60 O 108 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°0'te? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 134. Nanaimo Agency—Continued. Brought foncard $ 11,928 44 $163,710 41 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. Burroughs Adding Machine Co., Ltd., $4.50; C.P.R. Co., 30c; J. J. Cottle, $24.75; Cowie Machine Co., Ltd., $6.50; T. Crossan, $1.94; L. A. Dodd, $1.50; Dominion Express Co., $48.01; Dominion Government Telegraphs, 56c; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $17.50; Farr, Robinson & Bird, Ltd.. $80.40; A. Forrester, $38.95; J. H. Good & Co., $22; Harris Transfer, $37; W. Hart, $9 ; A. Haut, $19.30; A. Henderson, $67; H. P. Hickling, $7.50; J. B. Hodgins, Ltd., $2.75; W. Hoggan, $3.90; Imperial Laundry, $1.64; Jenkins Electrical Co., Ltd., $1,362.42; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $15.30; A. H. Kerr, $1.25; King's Printer, $649.81; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., ■ $106.50; J. May, $26; D. McGrath, $25; F. C. Mc- Innes, $27.50; W. AIcKenney, $16; City of Nanaimo, $150.95; Nanaimo Electric Light Co., $152.25; Nanaimo Free Press, $14.9S; R. H. Ormond, $116.22; T. Parkinson, $100.40; postage, $560.75; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $6; Sampson Hardware Co., 60c; H. C. Shaw, $2; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $10.65 ; Wardill Bros., $16 ; H. H. Weeks, $293.22 4,300 15 Total expenditure, Nanaimo Agency 16,228 59 135. Nelson Agency. Salaries ($14,473.75) : Government Agent J. Cartmel $ 2,400 00 Collector H. R. Townsend 2,100 00 Assessor E. Ferguson 1,980 00 Clerks: W. C. Crebbin $1,452 00 L. Wightwick $1,452 00 D. Laughton .. 1,452 00 4,356 00 Junior Clerks: G. T. Eyton $450 00 J. C. I. Rogers $390 00 840 00 Stenographers: M. S. Haggart—$780 00 W. Palethorpe ..$900 00 1,680 00 Janitors: J. S. Goulding —$37 75 H.GW.Perdue $1,080 00 1,117 75 $ 14,473 75 Expenses ($4,925.66) : J. T. Bealby, $7.20; B.C. Telephone Co., $125.75; Burroughs Adding Machine Co. of Canada, Ltd., $16.07; C.P.R. Co., $22.57; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $112.50; Creston Review, $12.10; Dominion Express Co., $125.88; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $27.50; E. Doucette, $15; E. Ferguson, $245.85; Hipperson Hardware Co., 75c; Howe Electric Co., $53.50; Hudson's Bay Co., $65.15; King's Printer, $644.70; H. R. Kitto, $3; Kootenay Garage, $157.46; Kootenay Steam Laundry, $52.60; A. G. Lambert Co., $11.70; Lands Department, $15.16; R. H. Maber, $38.40; MacDonald Cartage & Fuel Co., $820.57; J. AIcKay, $687.83; City of Nelson, $574.14; Nelson Hardware Co., $20.70; News Publishing Co.. Ltd., $15.60; postage, $580.50; J. Radcliffe, $7.50; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $277.55; Richwell Brush Manufacturing Co., $27.20; , Carried forward $ 14,473 75 $179,939 00 $ 361,829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 109 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Nelson Agency—Continued. Brought forward $ 14,473 75 $179,939 00 135. 136. 361.829 60 Expenses—Continued. A. Smith, $2; Standard Furniture Co., $67.50; H. R. Townsend, $9.65; T. H. AVaters & Co., $3.99; AVood, Vallance Hardware Co., $1.60; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10; pay-list, labour, $66.49 4,925 66 Total expenditure, Nelson Agency 19,399 41 New AVestminster Agency. Salaries ($19,082.57) : Government Agent F. C. Campbell ... Assessor N. R. Brown Clerk and Alining Recorder I. AVintemute Collector J. A. Young Tax-collector A. Alenzies Clerks: W.H.Cochrane $1,320 00 A. B. Gray .... 1,392 00 Stenographers: C. Pasmore .... $ 685 65 M. D. Sinclair 1,065 00 AV. Chief Janitor C. Janitor AAr, Janitor and Nightwatchman.-J. D. S. Rashleigh $100 00 E. Thomson..$160 00 AVesthead .... 780 00 H. Calbick R. Graham Montgomery Expenses ($10,915.52) : Anderson & Lusby, $8.62; Annandale Supply Co., Ltd., $9.50; W. Bannerman, 70c; J. Bell, $47.92; W. Bews, $2.50 ; Blue Funnel Motor Line, $1; " Bob," the Sign Man, $15.25; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $50; B.C. Printing & Litho., Ltd., $80.75; B.C. Telephone Co., $273.33; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $25.20; N. R. Brown, $376.30; Brunette Lumber Co.. Ltd., $38.69; Bryson & Sons, $20,20; Burr Office Supplies, $25.30; Burroughs Adding Machine Co. of Canada, Ltd., $31.65; F. E. Cameron, 75c ; F. C. Campbell. $14.40; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $30.80; C.P.R. Co., $9.28; C. W. Chamberlin, $2.50; Chapman's Motor Cartage Co., $1.75; Chilliwack Progress, $4.80; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $205.80; Collector of Customs, $4; W. S. Collister, Ltd., $6.60; Columbian Co., Ltd., $27.84; Cooper & Aberson, 75c; Country Life in B.C., $14; C. T. Cox, $144.25; Cunningham Hardware Co., Ltd., $18.13; Dominion Express Co., $57.50; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $42.50; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $424.75; W. E. Fales Co., $20; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $1,368.62; A. B. Graham, $1.25; G.N.AV. Telegraph Co., $2.47; J. W. Hoskin, $11.50; C. Houghton, $7.95; Hume & Rumble, Ltd., $106.25; Hyslop Hardware Co., $81.70; Imperial Welding Co., $2; Insley Press, $2.85; James & McClughan. Ltd., $582.70; D. McG. Jamieson, $2.45; W. R. Jaynes, 75c; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $15.46; King's Printer, $616.93; Lands Department, $17.41; Maple Ridge Herald, $2.03; Marshall-Wells B.C.. Ltd., $5.49; J. Alayers. $192.50; G. Melin, $13.30; A. Menzies, $1,006.80; Merchants, Ltd., $42.28; Model Grocery, $7.83; Moulton Electric Co.. 2,400 00 2,340 00 1,800 00 1,800 00 1,699 92 2,812 00 2,690 65 1,380 00 1,140 00 1,020 00 19,082 57 Carried forward $ 19,082 57 $199,338 41 $ 361,829 60 O 110 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 136. New Westminster Agency—Continued. Brought forward $ 19,082 57 $199,338 41 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. $248.42; C. W. Murray, $2; City of New Westminster. $568.90; New Westminster Gas Co., $13.60; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $61.39; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $153.50; Otis-Fensom Elevator Co., Ltd., $5.72; E. V. Peele, $30; postage, , $769.12; Progress Publishing Co., Ltd., $4; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $2.85; T. Ritchie, $2.45; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $7; Royal City Glass Co., $14.25 ; Royal City Junk Co., $3.25; Royal City Laundry, $23.03; Royal City Cleaning & Dye Works, $57; Russell Hotel, $3; Sloan & Harrison, $988; Spring & Sibley, $27.80; O. Swanson, $4.30; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $9.63; Vancouver Daily Province, $112.40; Vancouver Sun, $68.40; Victoria Chemical Co., Ltd., $4.95; Ward & Leverington, $966; C. A. Welsh, Ltd., $20.60; Western Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $25.99; Westminster Grain Co., $8.25; Westminster Iron Works, Ltd., $397.02; A. Wilson, $24; Wonderphone, Ltd., $3; AA'rigley Directories, Ltd., $10; pay- list, labour, $147.87 10,915 52 Total expenditure, New AVestminster Agency 29,998 09 137. New Denver Sub-agency. Salary ($1,720) : Mining Recorder A. Mclnnes Expenses ($416.47) : B. Angrignon, $65; B.C. Telephone Co., $64.50; C.P.R. Co., $2.15; Dominion Express Co., $4.25; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; W. K. Gunn, $4; T. H. Hoben, $2.30; King's Printer, $44.07; New Denver Water & Light Co., $71.90; J. R. Porter, $8; postage, $38.50; L. AA'. Sells, $4.75; J. B. Smith, $8.55; C. J. Sinclair, $64; A. Thomlin- son, $32 Total expenditure, New Denver Sub-agency .. $ 1,720 00 416 47 2.136 47 138. Penticton Agency. Salaries ($12,580.69) : Government Agent W. R. Dewdney i Assessor S. T. Larsen Collector E. T. Cope Clerks: R. S. Atkins—$1,500 00 F.W.Treherue $1,380 77 S. B. Hamilton 1,500 00 Stenographers: E. Beatty $810 00 B. G. Thomas....$825 00 E. M. K. Horsnail 65 00 Expenses ($3,733.06) : W. H. Adams, $2.35; B.C. Variety Store, 35c; L. S. Burrell, $1; C.P.R Co., $10.51; Carter Bros., $99.25; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $56.25; Com- 2,199 96 2.400 00 1.899 96 4,380 77 1,700 00 12,580 69 Carried forward $ 12,580 69 $231,472 97 $ 361,829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 111 V°ote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued, Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 138. Penticton Agency—Continued. Brought foncard $ 12,580 69 $231,472 97 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. munity Lumber Co., Ltd., $3; Dominion Express Co., $103.52; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $11.37; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $17.50 ; Grand Forks Sun, $7.92; S. B. Hamilton, $36.54; The Hardware, $3.90; AV. R. King & Co.. $1.50; King's Printer, $696.83; B. Lambert, $1.50; Lands Department, $18; S. T. Larsen, $622.95; The Ledge, $8.15; H. W. Main, $1.20; R.-P Menzies, $17.95; C. J. McKeeri, $1.90; K. McKenzie, $4; Okanagan Telephone Co., $133.45; Corporation of Penticton, $64.53; Penticton Dray & Express Co., $23.77; Penticton Hardware Co., $19.65; Penticton Herald, $14.45 ; postage, $712 ; J. E. Price, $244.80; L. Priest, $780; Princeton Star, $6.75; Rossland Miner, $4.32; T. AL Syer, $1.90 3.733 06 Total expenditure, Penticton Agency 16,313 75 139. Pouce *Coupe Agency. Salaries ($5,160) : Government Agent, J. D. Aloore : Salary ....! $1,800 00 Living allowance : 120 00$ 1,920 00 Deputy Assessor, R. L. Harper : Salary $1,620 00 Living allowance 120 00 1,740 00 Clerk, A. Fisher: Salary $1,380 00 Living allowance 120 00 1,500 00 $ 5,160 00 Expenses ($2,718.85) : C. Adams, $8.75; A. Addy, $78; H. G. Atkinson, $10.05 ; Bell-Fleming Co.. Ltd., $17.75 ; F. J. Bergham, $4.25 ; Campbell Bros., $5.90; Campbell & Son, $4.75 ; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $539.92 ; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $37.50; L. AV. Cottingham, $382.50; R. Crum, $1.50; Crummy Bros., Ltd., $140; O. Cusack, $9.85; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $12.50; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $109.39; F. Fraser, $240.40; J. H. Fynn, $236.25; T. Fynn, $3.50; N. A. Goodvin, $2.20; J. Hall, $2; R. L. Harper, $67.90; G. F. Hart, $53.60; F. T. Haskins, $35.25; F. C. Hasler, $60; I. Higgens, $5; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $10.40; G. A. James, $7.50; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $5.43; H. F. Johnson, $15.65; P. Kelly, $3.75; King's Printer, $147.97; Lands Department, $8.33; E. A. Lord, $1.65; J. Love, $2.85; D. Menard, $10; J. D. Moore, $23.75; R. AL McGusty, $171.95; C. McLean, $3.75; C. McWha, $22.50; P. dinger, $10; J. Peebles, $7.50; J. Clark, $112; Pouce Coupe Trading Co., $11.95; H. Price, $12.20; Thomson Hardware Co., $5.25; G. Turner, $41.36; J. E. Vanhorn, 65c; G. L. Wainwright, $10; W. AVatson, $3.75 2,718 85 Total expenditure, Pouce Coupe Agency 7,878 85 Carried forward $255 665 57 $ 361.829 60 0.112 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Brought, forward $255,665 57 $ 361,829 60 Prince Rupert Agency. 140. 141. Salaries ($18,106.63) : Government Agent T. AV. Heme i Assessor C. W. Homer Clerks: A. M. Davies—$1,464 00 A.J.Lancaster $1,560 00 W. Denholm — 1,380 00 H. F. Shaw .... 1.500 00 AV. S. Fisher— 1.800 00 W. Gale 810 00 Stenographers: E. M. Bailey $960 00 Engineer J. Mastin Janitor and Gardener '. E. van Gastel Assistant Janitor Airs. E. van Gastel 1.925 00 2,160 00 F. M. Sterrv— 51 80 A. Wood 1,080 00 A. Letnes ..$400 S3 9,645 80 1,360 83 1.215 00 1.140 00 660 00 $ 18,106 63 Expenses ($9,195,221 : Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $2,000.79; Alert Transfer Co., $22; Atlas Boiler AVorks, $31.01; J. Brand & Co., $82.40; Burroughs Adding Machine Co. of Canada, Ltd., $14.82; Canadian National Express, $15.25; Canadian National Telegraphs, $9.07; A. Christian. $38.21; E. Chyber. $2.50; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $37.50; Department of Marine and Fisheries, $1.45; Department of Public Printing and Stationery, Ottawa, $1.50; Dominion Express Co., $95.57; Dominion Government Telegraphs. $42.05; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $25; Edson Coal Co., $57.70; Empire Publishing Co., $8.40; W. S. Fisher, $79.43; AV. Gale. $60; Government Agent, $1.50; G.T.P. Railway Co., $113.89; W. Hembroff, $55.48; T. W. Heme, $173.15; G. H. Hill, $8.50; C. W. Homer, $428.10; Howe & McNulty, 50c; Hyde Transfer. $20.48; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $10.88; Kaien Hardware, Ltd., $4; King's Printer, $870.93; Lands Department, $151.33; Lay- ritz Nurseries, Ltd., $39.75; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $4; Lindsay Cartage & Storage, $38.60; W. Longwill, $223.58; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $151.90; Mitchell & Currie, $286.55; Munro Bros.. $57.30; McRae Bros., Ltd., $167.87; J. S. Nelson, $72.50; Pacific Cartage, Ltd., $16.67; Parkin & Ward Electric Co., $67.10; Pioneer Laundry, Ltd., $71.68; postage, $831; Citv of Prince Rupert, $1,072.23; Prince Rupert Daily News, $13.05; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $32.50; Rose, Cowan & Latta, Ltd., $4.75; C. O. Rowe, 40c.; Rowe's Sheet Metal Works, $29; II. F. Shaw, $44.10; Silversides Bros., $385.20: Smith & Mallett, Ltd., $77.65; Steen's, Ltd., $46.20; Stork's Hardware. Ltd.. $166.25; S. P. AVelch, $32; AVestern Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $113.50: AV. W. Wrathall, $2; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10; pay- lists, labour, $674.50 9,195 22 Total expenditure, Prince Rupert Agency 27,301 85 Princeton Sub-agency. Salary ($2,019.96) : Gold Commissioner and Alining Recorder H. Hunter $ 2,019 96 Expenses ($676.73) : E. Bemer, $2.25; F. P. Cook Estate, $1.65; Dominion Express Co., $7.86; Dominion Government Carried forward $ 2,019 96 $282,967 42 $ 361,829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 113 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 141. Princeton Sub-agency—Continued. Brought forward $ 2,019 96 $282,967 42 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. Telegraphs, $44.40; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; W. B. Ewart, $7; W. S. Garrison, $53; C. Hunter, $12; H. Hunter, $8; Kettle A'alley Railway Co., $2.60; King's Printer, $92.52; E. Macauley, $240; Macey-Abell Co.. Ltd., $40; H. B. Meausette, $18.60; H. Nelson, $10; postage, $37; Princeton Coal & Land Co., $74.85; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $20 676 73 Total expenditure, Princeton Sub-agency 2,696 69 142. Quesnel Agency. Salaries ($9,780.98) : Government Agent, E. C. Lunn: Salary $2,100 00 Allowance in lieu of quarters 300 00 $ 2,400 00 Assessor R. M. McGusty 1,920 00 Clerks: S. Allen $1 500 00 L. C. Alaclure $1,599 96 E. C. Aves 188 10 3,288 06 Stenographers : O. R. Early $ 70 00 Al. F. Heather- M. M. Falconer 278 25 bell $765 00 1,113 25 Junior Clerk J. S. Foster 826 47 Janitors: L. Michel $38 20 A. H. Miller —$195 00 233 20 9,780 98 Expenses ($2,888.97) : W. B. Anderson, $15; Cariboo Observer, $33.98: R. R. Carver, $4.05; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $41.25; Cowan Hardware Co., $51.70; I. Crawford, 70c.; Dominioh Government Telegraphs, $115.80; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $12.50; AV. T. Ewing, $19.38: J. A. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $6.95; N. M. Falconer. $26.95; A. Greenwood. $2.45; Haskins & Elliott. $1.40; A. G. Hillier, $17.50; C. D. Hoy & Co., $2; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $5.45; Johnston Bros., $240.80; Joyce & Johnston, $34.71: King's Printer, $395.82; Lands Department, $33.60; E. C. Lunn, 85c; J. Moore, $114; Motor-boat " Rounder," $32 ; B. McAllister, $6 ; R. M. McGusty. $336.55; AlcLennan, McFeely & Co.. Ltd., $4.53; Norwood Bros., $10.50; P.G.E. Railway, $3.05; Pinchbeck & McNaughton, $6.33; postage, $456.18; Quesnel Garage, $244.64; Quesnel Telephone Co.. $66; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $5.35; Royal Bank of Canada, $64.25; R. G. Strange, $1.50; B. C. Tatchell, $187.50; A'aughan Realty Co., $17.50; F. Vernon, $12.25; Wah Lee & Co., $6; T. E. Zschied- rich, $2; pay-list, labour, $250 2,888 97 Total expenditure, Quesnel Agency 12,669 95 143. Queen Charlotte Islands Sub-agency. Salary ($900) : Alining Recorder J. L. Barge $ 900 00 Expenses ($479.01) : A. Barge, $60; J. L. Barge, $120; G. D. Beattie, $4.85; D. Cochrane, $38; Dominion Government ,A Carried forward $ 900 00 $298,334 06 $ 361,829 60 O 114 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 143. Queen Charlotte Islands Sub-agency—Continued. Brought forward $ 900 00 $298,334 06 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. Telegraphs, $12.85; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; Hyde Transfer, $1.15; M. Heelbroner, $4.75; King's Printer, $25.14: G. E. Moore, $162.75; W. Morgan, $4.12; postage, $44.15— 479 01 Total expenditure, Queen Charlotte Islands Sub-agency— 1,379 01 144. Revelstoke Agency. Salaries ($9,575.43) : Government Agent W. Maxwell $ 1,755 00 ,A.sspssors * J. Lee $1,909 43 J. A. Stewart —$160 00 2,069 43 Mining Recorder C. J. Aman 1.491 00 Clerk D. C. Horth 1,320 00 Stenographers: A. McGiven $960 00 J. AlcOregor $900 00 1,860 00 Janitor W. Allen 1,080 00 $ 9,575 43 Expenses ($3,787.99) : C. J. Aman, $4; G. Ashburner, $5; A. J. Barnes, $5; AV. Bews, 75c; E. G. Burridge & Son, $252.10; Burroughs & Co., Ltd., $9.85; Burroughs Adding Machine Co. of Canada, Ltd., $3.88; C.P.R. Co., $37.43; City Transfer, $14.16; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $75; Columbia Hardware Co., $2.60; H. N. Coursier, $571.76; Crane, Ltd., $4.15; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $54.58; Department of Public Printing & Stationery, Ottawa, $1.50; Dominion Express Co., $72.05; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $14.79; A. G. Duck, $29.90; W. Durrand, $5; D. C. Horth, $133.41; S. Humphrey, $12.57; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $12.80; King's Printer, $335.36; J. Lee, $159.95; C. R. Macdonald, $3.50; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $13.70; Mar Sam, $6; L. C. Alasson, $50.35; W. Maxwell, $162.85; F. Norris & Sons, $18.25; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $95.79; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $6.40; K. G. Olsson, $1.25; T. E. L. Taylor, $417; Pradolini Bros., $56.55; City of Revelstoke, $225.50; Revelstoke Agencies, Ltd., $109.90; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $7.36; Revelstoke, Trout Lake & Big Bend Telephone Co., Ltd., $92.15; S. G. Robbins, $490.60 ; M. Spicer, $102 ; Sturdy Hardware Co., 50c.; J. P. Sutherland, 50c; F. Turnross, $8; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $30.75; Vulcan Iron Works, Ltd., $24.75; West Disinfecting Co., $18.75; AVestern Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $24.75; F. Young & Co., $3.25 3,787 99 Total expenditure, Revelstoke Agency 13,363 42 145. Rossland Sub-agency. -Salaries ($2,640) : Sub-agent AV. H. Reid $ 1.620 00 Janitor A. AVilliams 1,020 00 Carried forward $ 2,640 00 $313,076 49 $ 361,829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 115 V°dte? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. , Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 145. Rossland Sub-agency—Continued. Brought forward, $ 2,640 00 $313,076 49 $ 361,829 60 Expenses ($898.85) : Bank of Montreal, $1; R. Barrie, $10; B.C. Telephone Co., $76.25; C.P.R. Co., $12.36; Dominion Express Co., $16.25; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; A. Endersbv, $47; Hunter Bros., , Ltd., $20.65; King's Printer, $121.20; C. J. Miles, $12.50; AIcGillivray Creek Coal & Coke Co., $378.35; postage, $56; City of Rossland, $48; Rossland Water & Light Co., $91.79; E. Seccombe, $1; Trail Livery Co., $1.50 :... 89S 85 Total expenditure, Rossland Sub-agency 3,538 85 146. Smithers Agency. Salaries ($13,406.92) : Government Agent, S. H. Hoskins : Salary $2,100 00 Allowance in lieu of quarters 300 00 $ 2,400 00 Assessor H. Welch 2,040 00 Mining Recorder J. E. Kirbv 1,719 96 Clerks: J. H. Bryne —$1,380 00 G. Heffermnn $1,380 00 A. E. Campbell 1,392 00 W.H.L.Norris 1,380 00 R. J. Fletcher.. 115 00 H. AVindt 1.599 96 7.246 96 13,406 92 Expenses ($3,351.40) : I. A. Arnold, $18.50; J. H. Byrne, $12.95 ; Canadian National Telegraphs, $6.95; City Transfer, $206.73; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $74.05; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $20; W. Dunn, $480; Hatt Bros., $7.15; Interior News, $9.60; King's Printer, $528.72 ; Lands. Department, $6 ; H. C. Lifton, $25.75; Omineca Herald, $4.80; postage, $508.72; D. D. Rolston, $2.50; D. C. Sangster, $32.93; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $1.45; Corporation of Smithers, $32; Smithers Electric, Ltd., $21.27; Smithers Garage, $22.83; Union Bank, $127.65; H. AVelch, $290.85; R. E. AVilliams, $900; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 3,351 40 Total expenditure, Smithers Agency 16,758 32 147. Telegraph Creek Agency. Salaries ($1,882.46) : Government Agent H. AV. Dodd $ 1,719 96 Temporary Assistance D. Dodd 162 50 1,882 46 Expenses ($897.93) : Barrington Transport Co., $14.26; G. D. Cox, $8; D. Dodd, $30; J. Dodd, $83; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $39.33; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $3.75; W. Foster Estate, $15 ; Hudson's Bay Co., $128.10; R. Hyland, $12.50; King's Printer, $59.76 ; Mission Saw Mill, $10.08 ; postage, $30; J. C. Simpson, $70; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $14.15; C. W. Vance, $360; J. Ware, $20 897 93 Total expenditure, Telegraph Creek Agency 2,780 39 Carried, forward $336,154 05 $ 361,829 60 O 116 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No.°f SERVICE. Vote. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. • Brought f 148. Vanco $336,154 05 $ 361,8^9 60 uver Agency. Salaries ($75,281.12) : Government Agent -J. Mahony $ 2,940 00 Mining Recorder -A. P. Grant 2,020 00 Clerks: T. H. Behnsen $1,500 00 J. A. Pyke —$1,452 00 R. Blake 1,500 00 J. D. Ross 840 00 R. A. Burgoyne 1,500 00 A. M. Shaw— 1,380 00 8,172 00 Stenographers : O. L. Brenchley..$2S0 00 G. Hopkins $5S0 81 A. Dagger 840 00 L. W. McLeod— 890 32 2,591 13 Assessor and Collector's Office. Assessor -G. W. Cripps 2,520 00 2,220 00 2,000 00 Deputy Assessor -G. G. Palmer Chief Clerks: J.S.Alexander $1,800 00 W.H.Wallace $1,620 00 3,420 00 Clerks: H. Brooke $1,600 00 A. A. Davies—$1,452 00 R. G. Campbell 526 45 W. J. Frame.. 108 00 H.C.H.Cannon 1,320 00 L. D. Fraser— 780 00 G.H. Chamber W. Kilgour — 46 00 lain 1,452 00 G.C.Montserrat 1,320 00 A. A. Clarke— 1,320 00 H. Stewart — 1,500 00 A. H. Cocking- 111 00 11,535 45 Clerk-Stenographers: N. B. Archer $900 00 B. M. Murray $1,080 00 M. Geldard 900 00 C. M. McGill- 715 00 3,595 00 Stenographers: N. Graddon $762 66 S. Rowbottom—$580 SO 1.343 46 Cashier H. Pittendrigh 1,272 00 Special Tax-collectors: T. Allardyce ....$1,700 00 P. McAllister $1,600 00 R. C. MarhulL. 165 51 3,465 51 Court-house Attendants. Engineer -J. Cameron 1,860 00 Firemen : AV. Ellis $1,380 00 E. C. Turner $1,500 00 2,880 00 Carpenter -H. M. Burns 1,500 00 ...L H. Small 1.500 00 Nightwatchman ..J. Fox 1,140 00 Night Foreman and Janitor- ..H. C. Cox 1,264 00 Gardeners : W. J. Chart —$1,106 00 H. AVass $1,320 00 2,426 00 Janitors: E. H. Bond $1,104 00 W. Shewring -$ 663 97 S. Dagnall 1,200 00 F. Smith 1,196 77 H. Duff 600 00 H. Smith 278 23 A. A. Fraser .... 125 64 AV.J.Stevenson 95 00 F. T. Hardwick 1,200 00 C. W. Suther J.R.Hargreaves 278 23 land 1,048 17 G. V. Lay 1,140 00 D. Thomas — 1,200 00 J. E. Mayhew 1,200 00 AV. P. Turton- 800 00 H. Mackenzie .. 1,204 00 J. Welsh 790 14 W. Rogers 352 42 Usher 14,476 57 .A. M. Evans 1,140 00 Carried fc - 75,281 12 $336,154 05 $ 361,829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 117 Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 148. Vancouver Agency—Continued. Brought foncard $ 75,281 12 $336,154 05 $ 361,829 60 Expenses ($28,367.71) : Office Supplies, etc.: G. E. Adams, $30; B.C. Printing & Litho., Ltd., $80; B.C. Telephone Co.. $4,815.35; Brooks- Corning Co., Ltd., $84.50; Burroughs Adding Machine of Canada, Ltd., $46.98; C.P.R. Co., $20.38; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $28.35; G. Cox, $3; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $6.35; Dominion Express Co., $108.25; Dominion Government Telegraphs, 95c; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $99.28; R. G. Dun & Co., $50; A. P. Grant, $3.04; Grimsdall & Co., $20.50; Henderson Directory Co., $30; G. H. Hewitt & Co., Ltd., $17; Houghton & Smith, $8.90; King's Printer, $1,838.55; Lands Department, $298.74; Mann & Co., $2.50; F. Norris & Sons, $36.50; Office Specialty Alanufacturing Co.. Ltd., $276.86; K. F. H. Phipps, $15; postage, $1,661.81; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $819.50; G. A. Roedde. $92.15 ; Rose, Cowan & Latta, Ltd., $102.50 ; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $3.41; W. C. Stearman. $4.50; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $404.95; H. A. Urquhart, $60; A'ancouver Daily Province, $52.20; Arancouver Stationers, Ltd., $3.90; Vancouver Sun, $74.40; The World, Ltd., $8; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $30 11,238 30 Travelling Expenses: B.C.E.R. Co.. Ltd. (car-tickets), $56.70; H. Brooke, $43.75; G. W. Cripps, $20.70; A. A. Davies, $3.85; A. P. Grant, $41.13; Lands Department, $166.48; J. Mahony, $10.10 ; P. McAllister, $59.82 ; G. G. Palmer, $98.35 500 88 Maintenance and Repairs to Buildings: Alcock, Downing & Wright, Ltd., $19.76; E. C. Atkins & Co., $7.50; H. Birks & Sons, Ltd., $50; Bogardus-Wickens, Ltd., $170.83; J. Brand & Co., $158.50; B.C. Refining Co., Ltd., $6.80; Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd., $50.50; Burritt Bros., $35.50; Campbell's Storage Co., Ltd., $2.25; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $5.10; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $111.47; Canadian Johns- Manville Co., Ltd., $33.06; Cascade Plating AA'orks, $8; Church & Co., $56.68; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $9.90; J. N. Copp Co., Ltd., $304.49; G. Cowan, $6; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $8.60; Dixon & Murray, $262,52; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $159.20; Dust Control Co., $28.20; Empire Transfer Co., $332.25; Evans, Coleman & Evans. Ltd., $2.95; S. French, $24; L. Gallazin, $1.75; Gault Bros., Ltd., $72.66; A. C. Giles. $5; Goodvear Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $37.49; A. P. Grant, $4.65; Graham Electric Co., $552,67; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $9.35; Hudson's Bay Co., $12; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $904.68; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $22.91; Jamieson Engineering Co., $4.50; Janitor Supply House, Ltd., $65.50; Johnson Temperature Regulating Co., $133.82 ; R. Kellock, $13 ; Knowlton's, Ltd., $10; Lewis & Sills, Ltd., $27.50; E. Lipsett, $81.05; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., Corned foncard $ 87,020 30 $336,154 05 $ 361,829 60 O 118 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJ1ENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 148. Vancouver Agency—Continued. Brought foncard $ 87,020 30 $336,154 05 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs to Buildings—Continued. $2.72; Martin, Finlayson & Mather, Ltd., $9; Motor Tool Specialty Co., $23.05; AV. T. AIcArthur & Co., Ltd., $224.63; A. C. McDonald, $100; AlcLean & Powell Iron Works, $13.25; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $393.71; N. Nelson Co., $21.50; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $845.85; W. N. O'Neil Co., Ltd., $58.67; Otis-Fensom Elevator Co., Ltd., $120.96; Pacific Box Co., Ltd., $5.35; Peterson & Cowan Elevator Co., Ltd., $79.95; J. K. Ramsay, $269.35; Ritchie Bros. & Co., $403.60; J. Rimmer, $13.40; Robertson-Godson Co., Ltd., $21.89; Robertson & Hackett Saw Mills, Ltd., $71.14; D. Ross Co., $41.85; Royal Crown Soaps, Ltd., $5.54; Simson, Balkwill & Co., Ltd., $330.84;' C. C. Snowdon, $108.50; Standard Machine Shop, $219.97; Suprema Polish Co., $19.50; Swan Bros., $93.25; A. Urquhart, $2; Vancouver Towel Service Co., Ltd., $14.73; Vancouver Window Shade Co., 75c; AVest Disinfecting Co., $462.50; AVestern Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $89.91; Western Oil & Supply Co., $9.16; Woolworth & Co., 30c 7,889 41 Fuel, Light, Water, etc: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $4,034.40; Country Life in B.C., $7; The Hook, $15.40; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $4,136.27; Smith & Salter, $10; City of Vancouver, $1.25; Vancouver City AVater Works, $475.15; Vancouver Daily Province, $24.60; Vancouver Sun, $36 : 8,740 07 $103,649 78 By cash 95 Total expenditure, Vancouver Agency 103,648 83 149. Vernon Agency. Salaries $13,420,661 : Government Agent L. Norris $ 2,100 00 Assessor H. F. Wilmot 2,071 92 Collector AL S. Morrell 1,800 00 Clerks: J. Fisher $724 43 J. G. Simms ..$1,500 00 E. L. Hedley .... 900 00 V. Smart 1,080 00 4,204 43 Stenographers: M. Dundas $780 00 E. Steele $211 13 L. Meakes 494 84 E. AVitala 900 00 2.385 97 Janitor A. G. Downing 1,080 00 $ 13,642 32 Less credit for relief-work 221 66 $ 13,420 66 Expenses ($8,242.69) : Armstrong Advertiser, $2.40; W. Baverstock, $71.75; R. E. Berry, Ltd., 55c; C. Bristow, $2.76; Burroughs Adding Machine Co. of Canada, Ltd., $5.93; Campbell Bros., $8.50; C.P.R. Co., $43.22; Carried forward $ 13,420 66 $439,802 88 $ 361,829 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923. to 31st March, 1924. 0 119 V°0'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 149. A'ernon Agency—Continued. Brought forward $ 13,420 66 $439,802 88 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. F. Cooper, $1.20; H. C. Cooper, $66.50; W. A. Cryderman, $2,065; Dominion Express Co., $120.84; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $25.83 ; A. E. Downing, $23; J. M. Edgar, $7.25; H. Ellison, $6.50; J. Fisher, $4.75; Fletcher-Wilde Hardware, Ltd., $8.63; R. Ford. $56; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $623; L. S. Gray. $12.45; E. Harris, $33.18; . J. Harwood, $53.13; Hudson's Bay Co., $81.18; F. B. Jacques & Son, $3; G. B. King, $3.50; King's Printer, $747.73; H. Lambert, $9.19; Lands Department, $20.33; E. Lea, $14; Leckie Hardware, Ltd., $1.65; AL Love. $714; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $19.50; J. F. Moffat, $263.48; G. McPherson, $7; E. Newton, $17.50; Okanagan Electric, $97.48; Okanagan Hardware, $2.85; Okanagan Telephone Co., $335.85; postage, $686; Remington Typewriter Co.. Ltd., $340.18; T. A. Rolston, $8.75; J. Ross, $5; S P. Seymour, $271.37; S. C. Smith Lumber Co., Ltd., 61c; J. F. Stainton, $2.50; C. Todd, $24.50; City of Vernon, $450.15; A'ernon Hardware Co., Ltd., $17.77; Vernon News P. & P. Co., Ltd., $167.20; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $320; D. L. Watkins, $32.30; Watkin's Garage, $72.85; H. F. Wilmot, $252.90; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 8,242 69 Total expenditure, Vernon Agency 21,663 35 150. A'ictoria Assessor. Salaries ($17,811.87) : Assessor T. H. Leeming $ 3,000 00 Collector F. J. Sehl 2,400 00 Chief Clerk F. AL Shandley 1,500 00 Clerks: AV. O. Carter—$1,500 00 P. M. Sanford $1,452 00 H. H. Hobbis- 287 35 E. A'. Turner.. 1,200 00 F.C.Alawhinney 1,452 00 5,891 35 Tax-collectors: A. E. Kent $1,700 00 D. Lewis $1,700 00 3,400 00 Stenographers : H. M. Baker $ 41 16 M. Rickaby $72 35 A'. V. Harper .... 900 00 A. M. AA'ight 22 01 A. E. Harman— 585 00 1,620 52 Expenses ($2,667.67) : Allward & Webster, $20; B.C. Telephone Co.. $185.70; C.P.R. Co., $1.38; Collector of Customs, $5; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $33; Diggon's, $1; Dominion Express Co., 45c; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $55; AA'. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $3.02; G.N.W. Telegraphs, $4.43; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $3; A. E. Kent, $43.58; King's Printer, $744.52; Lands Department, $1.50; T. H. Leeming, $543.40 ; Lemon-Gonnason Co.. Ltd., $43.55 ; D. Lewis, $75.33; Alacey-Abell Co., Ltd., $17.60; postage, $701.68 ; Public AVorks Department, $36.25 ; Remingston Typewriter Co., Ltd., $1.85; F. J. Sehl, $ 17,811 87 Carried forward $ 17,811 87 $461,466 23 $ 361,829 60 O 120 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. 150. Victoria Assessor—Continued. Brought forward $ 17,811 87 $461,466 23 $ 361,829 60 Expenses—Continued. $18.55; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $40.50; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $15; K. Verley, $60; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $2.38; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 .... 2.667 67 Total expenditure, Victoria Assessor 20,479 54 151. AVilliams Lake Agency. (Transferred from 150-Mile House.) Salaries ($3,487.61) : Sub-agent H. B. Campbell $ 1,620 00 Clerk E. Malcolm 116 00 Stenographer —O. R. Early 825 00 Janitors: J. C. Edwards—$791 32 R. A. Mitchell—$135 29 926 61 3,487 61 Expenses ($1,750.20) : J. Bones, $1.50; H. B. Campbell, $30.35; J. Chad- well, $2.50; A. M. Clark, 45c ; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $90.27; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; Douglas, Mackay & Co., $40.50; O. R. Early, $7.35; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $4.30; Fraser & Mackenzie, $34.45; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $1.43; A. G. Hiller, $35.17; G. W. Jakel, $12.88; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $14.06; King's Printer, $390.38; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $523.48; Marshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., 90c; F. Mellor, $45.25; R. A. Mitchell, $60.50; T. A. Moore & Co., $4.35; R. AL McGusty, $59.50; P.G.E. Railway, $179.63; Pacific Sheet Metal AVorks, Ltd., $16.70; C. Pigeon, $42; postage, $130; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., 13c; Rife's Drug Stores, $7.25; E. J. Ryan Contracting Co., $41.42; Williams Lake Social Circle, $6; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 1,795 20 $ 5,282 81 By cash , 45 00 Total expenditure, Williams Lake Agency 5,237 81 152. Wilmer Sub-agency. Salary ($1,800) : Mining Recorder —E. M. Sandilands $ 1,800 00 Expenses ($729.39) : H. Barbour, $35; R. R. Bruce, $96; C.P.R. Co., $2.70; Columbia River Lumber Co., $39.48; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $44.63; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; Dobbie & Cartwright, $12; Invermere Contracting Co., $16.56; Invermere Hardware, $93.05 ; King's Printer, $87.17 ; Lands Department, $4.30; McDerby, $3.75; D. J. McLeod, $38.10; A. S. Palmer. $6.90; B. Palmer, $48; R. Patten, $5 ; postage, $60; M. A. Smith, $12; E. M. Sandilands, $14.40; C. A. AVatt, $105; AVing Sun Co., $2.85 729 39 Total expenditure, AA'ilmer Sub-agency 2,529 39 Carried forward $489,712 97 $ 361,S29 60 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 121 V°dtef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Brought forward $489,712 97 $ 361,829 60 153. Sundry Sub-agencies. Commissions, Salaries, and Expenses: Aiyansh: Postage $ 71 Alice Arm: King's Printer, $2.85; postage, $10.17 13 02 Beaton: Dominion Express Co., $2; King's Printer, $21.25; E. Roberts, $159 182 25 Boundary-Stikine: King's Printer 16 25 Clayoquot: Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; King's Printer, $8.16 10 66 Creston: Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co 2 50 Fort St. John: F. W. Beatton 300 00 Hope: G. Baguley, $5; Dominion Express Co., $4.20; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; D. A. Hazelton (Mrs.), $300; Hope Trading & Supply Co., $10; King's Printer, $87.28; postage, $30 438 98 Islands: Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $6.25; King's Printer, $56.20; Lands Department, $7.50; Sidney & Islands Review, $1.7.12: postage, $89.25; W. W. Thomas, $15; J. N. AVaugh, $20 .... 211 32 Jedway: King's Printer, $3.40; I. Thompson, $35 38 40 Kitimat: . Postage : 2 00 Likely: A. C. Campbell 19 35 Lytton: King's Printer _ : 6 00 Nakusp: Arrow Lakes Produce & Cannery Association, $2.35; C.P.R. Co., $2.05; Dominion Express Co., $1.90; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25 ; King's Printer, $20.42; Nakusp Co-op. Society, $2; postage, $10.50; Saran Singh, $49.50; AV. Scott, $540 629 97 Ocean Falls: Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; G. H. Hill, $300; postage, $2 307 00 Quatsino: Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; E. Evenson, $72.48 73 73 Slocan City: Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; King's Printer, $21.80; T. McNeish, $138.70; postage, $11.57 173 32 Stewart: Bank of Montreal, $17.89; Canadian National Express, $3.50; Crawford Transfer Co., $21; C. G. Jackson, $30; W. F. King, $7.50; King & Wakefield, $5; King's Printer, $227.96; Lawrence & Workman, $152.50; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $346.16 ; J. Mellor, $19.25; McLemon & Hooton, $123; Carried forward $ 2,425 46 $489,712 97 $ 361,829 60 V O 122 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 153. 154. 155. 156. 157. 158. 159. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Government Agents and Assessors, etc.—Continued. Sundry Sub-agencies—Continued. Brought forward $ 2,425 46 $4 Commissions, Salaries, and Expenses—Continued. Stewart—Continued. postage, $65; J. P. Scarlett, $700; Stewart Public Utilities, $78; L. S. Whittaker, $22.75; pay-list, labour, $50.75 1,870 26 89,712 97 $ 5,680 86 361,829 60 495,393 S3 2,406 00 7,181 76 26,685 12 Terrace: Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; postage, $1.58 2 S3 Trout Lake: N. Emo, $3.75; C. 0. Jacobson, $1,272; King's Printer, $32.26; O. Lermo, $24; AL Ludewig, $9; postage, $24 1,365 01 A'ananda: Vancouver: King's Printer 14 25 Total expenditure, Sundry Sub-agencies Total expenditure, Government Agents and Assessors, etc. Printing Public Accounts, Estimates, etc. King's Printer $ Total expenditure, Printing Public Accounts, Estimates, etc Interest on Suitor's Funds, Deposits, etc. " Official Guardians Act, 1911," $295.20; Suitors' Funds, $6,886.56 2,406 00 Delinquent Extra-municipal School Taxes. Coquitlam, $645.28; Courtenay. $1,155.38; Cranbrook, $4,076.25; Enderby, $583.23; Fernie, $890.29; Grand Forks, $2,557.30: Kamloops, $887.56; Kaslo, $963.58; Kelowna, $235.74; Kent, $84.17 • Ladysmith, $1,166.17; Mission, $1,386.66; Nelson, $1,630.68; New Westminster, $1,090.84; Revelstoke, $1,248.78; Saanich, $1,501.35; Slocan, $598.93 ; Sumas, $348.14 ; Trail, $459.98; Vernon, $5,174.81 $ 26,685 12 Total expenditure, Delinquent School Taxes Local Improvement Taxes, Prince Rupert. Nil Premium on Fire Insurance, Fairview Works. Gillespie, Hart & Todd, Ltd 769 5S 89 Incidentals and Contingencies. Printing, Advertising, etc., re Bonds, etc.: B.C. Financial Times, $548; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $503.40; G.N.W. Telegraphs. $97.78; Maclean Publishing Co., Ltd., $292.05; Monetary Times, $125; Montreal Financial Times Publishing Co., Ltd., $200 $ General: C. R. Pears, re auto-hire for Premier Theodore, of Queensland Sundry persons, re entertainment of Premiers of New South AVales 1,766 23 6 00 527 85 2,300 08 $ 894,265 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 123 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 159. 161. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Brought forward $ General—Continued. B.C. Institute of Journalists, grant re entertaining correspondents 2,300 OS $ 500 00 690 50 551 32 51 25 31 30 272 23 1 00 340 86 363 70 500 00 100 00 603 90 2 38 100 04 107 12 894,265 89 1 6,515 68 284 75 42 75 532,330 06 28,530 05 12,392 96 City of A'ancouver, half share of cost of luncheon to President W. Nodes, Ltd., funeral expenses of the late Hon. J. H. Turner— B.C. Funeral Co., Ltd., funeral expenses of the late James Bell .... Municipality of Chilliwack, dyking assessment, 1923 - Canadian Review Co., Ltd., 46 copies of Canadian Annual Review Canadian Good Roads Association, grant re educational work F. Brindley, commission on money-orders Suitors Funds Account, re McFall infants, Donlan Estate, and G. T. Engelman Estate Statutory Expenditure. " Pre-emptors' Free Grants Act Amendment Act, 1919," Sec. M Gillis, $234.75; Oborne & Exley, $50 3. " Unclaimed Money Deposits Act, 1905," Sec. 5. 3 F Armstrong, $2 14; J. E. Stanley, $40.61 " Municipalities Aid Act, 1921 " (Second Session), Section 2 (1). Sundry municipalities, share of licence fees under " Alotor-vehicle Section S. Sundry municipalities, pari-mutuel taxes '..„.- 5 " Superannuation Act, 1921," Sec. 11. Superannuation Fund, interest on deposit "Fire Marshal Act Amendment Act, 1923," Sec. 7 (2). Fire Marshal Act Fund, surplus of moneys received by way of rev expenses of administration under " Fire Marshal Act" to 31st Decemb 08,736 98 23,593 08 enue over er, 1923— $1 ,474,362 14 DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES. Salaries ($7,337.41) : Assistant to the Commissioner J. P. Babcock $ Inspector of Fisheries C. P. Hickman - Clerks and Stenographers: M. Egerton $765 00 M. Reid $236 25 Overseers and Inspectors: G Logan $300 66 A. AV. Stone $855 50 T H Walsh 400 00 3,180 00 1,600 00 1,001 25 1,556 16 7,337 41 t O 124 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote! SERVICE. Expended. 161. . DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES—Continued. Brought forward $ 7,337 41 Expenses ($8,227.57) : Office Supplies, etc.: ABC Packing Co., $8.25; B.C. Canning Co., Ltd., $4; B.C. Financial Times, $2; B.C. Telephone Co., $80.09; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $14.30; J. C. Chamberlin, $90.50; F. H. Cooke, $176; Deputy Minister of Finance, $2.35; Diggon's, 50c; Dominion Express Co., $10.26; Fishing Gazette, $3.50; H. Fleming, $16.15; R. Gibson (Mrs.), $16.50; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $8.13; A. Halcrow, $35.70; W. Hoggan, $85; Industrial & Educational Publishing Co., Ltd., $2; King's Printer, $713.36; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $4.15; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $9.10; A. H. Maynard, $4.95; Maynard & Stewart Photo Supply Co., $5.21; J. McMillan, $20; Pacific Fisherman, $5; postage, $76.42; Public Works Department, $5; G. Smith, $5; Smith & Champion, $4.50; M. Stone, $10; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $147.50; Water Rights Branch, $174.35 1,739 77 Travelling Expenses: ,T. P. Babcock, $341.30; R. Gibson, $224.45; C. P. Hickman, $735.04; G. Logan, $48.25; A. AV. Stone, $804.75; Provincial Police, $72 2,225 79 Collection of Fishery Taxes : B.C. Canning Co., Ltd., $261.30; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $10; R. Gibson, $104.35; C. P. Hickman, $106.07; W. R. Jaynes, $112; King's Printer, $62; G. Logan, $39.05; E. B. Marvin & Co., $129.43; A. C. Minty, $100; Prince Rupert Boat House, $327.30; Prince Rupert Daily News, $8.25; Provincial Police, $276; A. Saint, $386.92; H. Tingley, $60 .... 1,982 67 Salmon Investigation: C. H. Gilbert 1,625 00 Seton Lake Hatchery; J. B. Arthur, $600; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $1.95; Craig Lodge, $10; W. S. Fraser & Co., $24; pay-lists, $18.39 .... 654 34 Total expenditure, Department of Fisheries $ 15,564 98 162. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES. Salaries ($7,066.98) : Deputy Minister D. B. Martyn $ 3,600 00 Secretary and Investigator ,...R. Morrison 1,800 00 Stenographers: E. M. Flint $766 9S M. T. Jewell $900 00 1.666 98 $ 7,066 98 Expenses ($5,776.41) : Office Supplies, etc.: Acme Press, Ltd., $20; B.C. Financial Times, $2; B.C. Telephone Co., $385.72; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $46.10; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Diggon's, 50c.; Dominion Express Co., $4.20; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $8.39; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $41.62; G.W.V.A.. $50; Cross, Jonah, Hugg & Forbes, $249.46; Haskins & Elliott, $2; Industrial Progress & Commercial Record, $1.50; Journal of Commerce, $15; King's Printer, $1,830.47; Lands Department, $1.20; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $103; Martin & Sullivan, $40.90; Monetary Times, $3; G. M. Murray, $4; Patent & Copyright Office, Ottawa, $3.25; postage, $202.04; Progress Publishing Co., Ltd., $4; Scientific American Publishing Co., $4.50; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $35; A'ancouver Sun, $6; Victoria P. & P. Co., Ltd., $15; G. S. Wismer. $25; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 3,137 85 Carried foncard $ 10,204 83 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 125 V°o'tef SERVICE. Expended. 162. DEPARTiMENT OF INDUSTRIES—Continued. Brought forward $ 10,204 83 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses: E. D. Johnson, $24.55; D. B. Martyn, $1,910.25; A. F. H. Meyer, $37.05; R. Alorrison, $301.75; R. R. Napier, $31.35 — 2,304 95 Research, Appraising, and Investigation : F. A. Brown, $50; Clayburn Co., Ltd., $1; W. H. Cochrane, $32; Duncan Storage Co., $1.50; H. G. Greenwood, $156.25; A. F. H. Meyer, $46.36; P.G.E. Railway, $3; Victoria Baggage Co., $7.50; Al. Young, $40 337 61 $ 12.847 39 By cash 4 00 Total expenditure, Department of Industries $ 12,843 39 Note.—For loaning operations under " Department of Industries Act, 1919," see Appendix B. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR. 163. General Office. Salaries ($6,931.15) : Deputy Minister J. D. McNiven $ 3,720 00 Clerk J. S. Raine 1,500 00 Secretary.— M. McQueen 49 66 Stenographers: G. L. Bell $586 69 E. S. Gray $ 11 25 M. E. Eastman 900 00 M. Hamilton 163 55 1,661 49 6,931 15 Expenses ($2,450.88) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Federationist, $2.50; B.C. Financial Times, $2; B.C. Telephone Co., $117.39; Canadian Congress Journal, $1; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $14.09; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Diggon's, 50c; Dominion Express Co., $1.30; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $3.24; G.N.AV. Telegraph Co.. $3.99; King's Printer, $1,049.15; Lands Department, $4.86; Pacific Coast Lumberman, $2; postage, $455.44; Progress Publishing Co., Ltd., $1.50; Reliable Transfer Co., 50c; Times P. & P, Co., Ltd., $12; United Typewriter Co.. Ltd., $32.25; Vancouver Dailv Province, $6; World, Ltd., $6; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 1,737 71 Travelling Expenses: J. D. McNiven, $630.33; J. S. Raine, $82.84 713 17 Total expenditure, General Office $ 9,382 03 164. Minimum Wage Board. Salaries ($2,800) : Secretary M. A. Cameron $ 1,800 00 Inspectress W. Mahon 1,000 00 Expenses ($1,790.62) : Office Supplies, etc.: Art Emporium, 90c; B.C. Federationist, $5.50; B.C. Ladies' Mirror, $60; B.C. Telephone Co., $42.66; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $3.53; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $15; Dominion Express Co., $2.10; G.N.AV. Telegraph Co., $1.46; King's Printer, $315.44; M. G. Lang, $6.42; W. T. McArthur & Co., Ltd.. $4.41; M. O. Norris, 80c; W. E. Peirce, 50c; postage, $198.15; J. K. Ram- $ 2,800 00 Carried foncard $ 2,800 00 $ 9,382 03 O 126 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 164. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR— Continued. Minimum Wage Board—Continued. Brought forward $ 2,800 00 $ 9,382 03 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. say, $2.25; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $15.30; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $15.50; A'ancouver Daily Province, $21.60; Western Woman's AVeekly, $73; World, Ltd., $33; pay-list, witness fees, $38.50 856 02 Travelling Expenses: M. A. Cameron, $341.02; N. Hodges, $37.45; W. Mahon, $226.88; T. Mathews, $32.15; H. G. McGill, $65.45; J. D. McNiven, $231.65 , 934 60 Total expenditure, Minimum Wage Board 4.590 62 165. Employ'ment Service. Provincial Clearing-house. Salaries ($4,992) : General Superintendent ..J. H. AIcA'ety .. Clerk R. L. Mavius .. Stenographer J. Cameron 2.700 00 1,392 00 900 00 $ 4,992 00 Expenses ($2,049.81) : Office Supplies, etc. : C.P.R. Telegraphs, $29.63 ; Dominion Express Co., $4.20; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $1.95; G.N.AV. Telegraphs, $257.90; G.W.V.A., $100; King's Printer, $73.27; D. O'Brien $11.65; Pacific Coast Lumberman, $84; Pacific Transfer, $1.50; postage, $108 ; G. Sibson, $580.35 ; Vancouver Daily Province, $2.40; Western Lumberman, $132 1,386 85 Travelling Expenses: J. H. McVety '. 632 16 Incidentals and Contingencies: J. Kangrga, $15.40; F. Krznavich, $15.40 30 80 Total expenditure, Provincial Clearing-house $ 7,041 81 Cranbrook Office. ' Salaries ($2,712) : Clerks: J. E. Kennedy..$l,392 00 AV. Robson ....$1,320 00 $ 2,712 00 Expenses ($787.78) : Office Supplies, etc.: C.P.R. Telegraphs. $54.19; Cranbrook Sash & Door Co., Ltd., $5; Dominion Express Co., $10.60; G. Ellerbeck, $8.50; G. Hearn, $15; J. E. Kennedy (sundry accounts), $5.50; King's Printer, $19.34; Kootenay Telephone Lines, Ltd., $100.20; F. La- Fortune, $56; G. R. Leask, $14.50; T. Malone, $40; F. Parks & Co., $1; postage, $40 369 83 Travelling Expenses: J. E. Kennedy 70 70 Rent, Fuel, Light, etc : City Transfer & Warehouse Co., $35.25; City of Cranbrook, $12; Raworth Bros., $300 347 25 Total expenditure, Cranbrook Office 3,499 78 Carried foncard - $ 10,541 59 $ 13,972 65 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 127 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 165. DEPARTAIENT OF LABOUR—Continued. Employment Service—Continued. Brought foncard .$ 10,541 59 $ 13,972 65 Kamloops Office. Salary ($1,320) : Clerk J. H. How i Expenses ($641.49) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $110.19; Canadian National Telegraphs, $27.52; C.P.R. Telegraphs, 82c; Dominion Express Co., $2.65; G. How, $50; M. How, $10 ; King's Printer, $21.01; Marlatt & MacKenzie, $4.50; postage, $34.60; AVestern Industrial Co., $1.50 Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: G. How, $360; City of Kamloops, $18.70 Total expenditure, Kamloops Office Nelson Office. 1,320 00 262 79 378 70 Salaries ($1,769.66) : , Clerks: G. Anderson —$1,500 00 W.M.JIacintosh $224 51! Relieving Clerk J. C. I. Rogers Expenses ($884.09) : Office Supplies, etc.: W. Bardsley, $24.50; B.C. Telephone Co., $131.21; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $59.49; Dominion Express Co., $7.40; J. K. Douglas, $9; King's Printer. $25.96; postage, $76; Western Union Telegraph Co., 53c; T. A. Wright, $59.50 Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: G. Clerihue, $55.50; City of Nelson, $15; Turner, Beeton & Co., Ltd., $420 Total expenditure, Nelson Office — New Westminster Office. 1,724 51 45 15 $ 1,769 66 393 59 490 50 Salaries ($1,448.13) : Clerk M. Standbridge Relieving Clerk H. Fox Expenses ($766.14) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $160.11; Dominion Express Co., $2.05; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $2.33; King's Printer, $18.06; P. Malone, $120.50; postage, $24— Travelling Expenses: M. Standbridge Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: G. A. Hankey, $420; Moulton Electric Co., $3.38; City of New AVestminster, $13.26 Total expenditure, New Westminster Office ... Prince George Office. Salaries ($1,469.33) : Clerk G. C. Sinclair Relieving Clerk T. Harnett 1,392 00 56 13 1,448 13 327 05 2 45 436 64 . $1,440 00 29 33 1,961 49 2,653 75 2,214 27 Carried forward. 1,469 33 $ 17,371 10 $ 13,972 65 O 128 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR— Continued. 165. Employment Service—Continued. Prince George Office—Continued. Brought forward $ 1,469 33 $ 17,371 10 $ 13,972 65 Expenses ($680.17) : Office Supplies, etc: Canadian National Express, $8.05; Canadian National Telegraphs, $185.52; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $3.20; C. E. Dupre, $7.50; Fort George & Alberta Telephone Co., Ltd., $60; King's Printer, $25.75; Mclnnis & Wilson, $237.25; postage, $19.55; Rush Transfer, $2.75 .... Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: T. Hughes, $7; City of Prince George, $21.60; G. C. Sinclair, $102 549 57 130 60 Total expenditure, Prince George Office 2,149 50 Prince Rupert Office, Salaries ($1,549.92) : Clerk J. AL Campbell .. Relieving Clerk F. H. Macintosh Expenses ($805.84) : Office Supplies, etc: Canadian National Express, $2.45; Canadian National Telegraphs, $36.16 ; Department of Marine and Fisheries, $1.45; Dominion Express Co., $3.25; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $52.55; J. Gaw7- thorn, $96; King's Printer, $20.78; News Printing & Publishing Co., $10.70; postage, $37; City of Prince Rupert, $52 Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: T. McCiymont, $480; City of Prince Rupert, $13.50 Total expenditure, Prince Rupert Office . $ 1,500 00 49 92 $ 1,549 92 312 34 493 50 2,355 76 Vancouver Office. Salaries ($20,047.95) : Superintendent W. S. Dickson Assistant Superintendent J. Mitchell Clerks: G. s'. Bell $1,440 00 W. H. Cooke— 1,392 00 S. L. Creech ..„ 806 45 A. L. Davidson 1.200 00 C. Etchell 1.392 00 R. McKellar— 1,440 00 F. Riley 17 50 Stenographer A. C. McMullin J. Roberts $1,440 00 M. Sibbald 840 00 W. Simpson— 1,440 00 E. Smith 960 00 W. Somerville- 1,500 00 F. Waters 1,440 00 Expenses ($7,895.44) : Office Supplies, etc.: A. C. Boon, $3.50; B.C. Clean Towel Supply, Ltd., $66; B.C. Telephone Co., $990.45; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $48.92; Dominion Express Co., $13.20; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $1.2.62; A. N. Fletcher, $3.75; L. Gallazin, 70c; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $145.35; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $7.68; Hopps Sign Co., Ltd., $17.40; King's Printer, Carried forward 2,160 00 1,680 00 .- 15.307 95 900 00 $ 20,047 95 . $ 20,047 95 $ 21,876 36 $ 13,972 65 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 129 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR— Continued. 165. Employment Service—Continued. Vancouver Office—Continued. Brought foncard $ 20,047 95 $ 21,876 36 $ 13,972 65 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. $285.06; A. Mitchell, $4.75; Mitchell-Foley, Ltd., 60c; W. T. McArthur & Co., Ltd., $26; H. M. Nugent & Co., $5; Office Specialty Alanufacturing Co., Ltd., $2.40; Pilkington Bros.. $9.90; postage, $168.57; Progress Publishing Co.. Ltd., $4; Royal Transfer Co., $2; Shipping Guide, $18; J. W. Simpson, $1.25; AV. S. Sugden, $960; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $16.75; City of Vancouver, $16.20; Vancouver Daily Province, $61.35; The World, Ltd., $19.34; AVrigley Directories, $20 2,930 74 Travelling Expenses: W. S. Dickson 33 80 Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $120.90; D. Burns, $10; Europe Hotel, $2,400; W. T. McArthur, $2,400 — 4,930 90 Total expenditure, A'ancouver Office 27,943 39 Vernon Office. Salary ($1,392) : Clerk G. E. Street Expenses ($891.49) : Office Supplies, etc: C.P.R. Telegraph Co., $1.55; Dominion Express Co.. $3.85; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $12.19; King's Printer, $24.81; Okanagan Telephone Co., $73.95; G. Patterson, $1.25; postage, $33; J. Roberts, $120; Vernon Hardware Co., $1.55 Travelling Expenses : G. E. Street Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: Fernie Bros., $4.40; Neil, Cryderman & Kennedy, Ltd., $28.50; City of Vernon, $9.60; Okanagan Co-op. Society, $500.04 Total expenditure, Arernon Office Victoria Office. $ 1,392 00 272 15 76 80 542 54 2,283 49 Salaries ($5,520) : Superintendent H. Crisford ., Chief Clerk (Women's Dept.) W. Marlatt .. Clerk W. G. Stone Stenographer H. Paget Janitor A. Swan Expenses ($2,281.64) : Office Supplies, etc.: BA. Paint Co., Ltd., $37.79; B.C. Telephone Co., $248.80; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $5.20 ; Canadian Western Woodworkers, Ltd., $105.94; Carter Electric Co., Ltd., $15.20; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $22.25; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $5; H. Crisford (sundry accounts), $15.85; Diggon's, 50c; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $5.87; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $120.15; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $25.47; King's Printer, $42.85; Lemon-Gonnason . $ 1,620 00 1.200 00 1,500 00 900 00 300 00 $ 5,520 00 Carried forward . $ 5,520 00 $ 52,103 24 $ 13,972 65 O 130 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Votef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR—Continued. 165. Employment Service—Continued. Victoria Office—Continued. 5,520 00$ 52,103 24 $ 13,972 1,337 74 20 40 923 50 65 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Co., Ltd., $78.24; Melrose Co., Ltd., $21.25; New Method Laundry, Ltd., $18; postage, $14; Public Works Department, $490; Reliable Transfer Co., $5.85; G. C. Thompson, $6.25; Times P. & P. Co.. Ltd., $20.64; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $15; Vancouver Daily Province, $3.95; City of A'ictoria, $3.69; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 Travelling Expenses: H. Crisford. $14.50; W. Marlatt, $5.90 Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd.. $23.50; B.C. Land & Investment Agency, Ltd., $900 Total expenditure, A'ictoria Office 7,801 64 Revelstoke Office. Salary ($600) : Clerk H. N. Coursier $ Expenses ($46.50) : Office Supplies, etc.: C.P.R. Telegraphs, $16.68; Dominion Express Co., $3.45; King's Printer, $6.62; postage, $18; Revelstoke, Trout Lake & Big Bend Telephone Co., $1.75 600 00 46 50 646 50 Fernie Office. Salaries ($1,349.30) : ■ Clerk E. Hooper $ Relieving Clerk J. L. McIntyre 1,320 00 29 30 $ Expenses ($497.66) : Office Supplies, etc.: C.P.R. Telegraphs, $18.58; Dominion Express Co., $2.55; G.N.W. Telegraphs, $1; King's Printer, $9.16; Kootenay Telephone Lines, Ltd., $104.75; postage, $42.25; Western Union Telegraph Co., • ' $5.87; T. Wiltshire, $61.50 Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: J. L. McIntyre 1,349 30 245 66 252 00 Total expenditure, Fernie Office 1,846 96 Nanaimo Office. Salaries ($1,369.68) : Clerk J. T. Carrigan $ 1,320 00 ■ • 49 68 Relieving Clerk H. C. Shaw — $ Expenses ($774.97) : Office Supplies, etc.: A. Barrass, $120; A. Boal, $2; B.C. Telephone Co., $86.35; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $18.42; Dominion 1,369 68 1,369 68 $ 62,398 34 $ 13.972 65 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 131 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 165. 166. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR—Continued. Employment Service—Continued. Nanaimo Office—Continued. Brought forward Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Express Co., $1.80; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $6.38 ; J. H. Good, $17 ; Jepson Bros., 50c ; A. Nash, -$18; postage, $20; W. Thomas, $2 Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: J. Fox, $480; Nanaimo Electric Light Co., $2.52 .... Total expenditure, Nanaimo Office $ 1,369 68$ 62,398 34 292 45 482 52 13,972 65 Penticton Office (temporary). Salaries ($1,309.40) : Clerks: A. Gilley $922 60 P. G. Routh —$386 80$ 1,309 40 Expenses ($738.26) : Office Supplies, etc.: Dominion Express Co., $4.70; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $17.13; J. Fast, 75c; King's Printer, $24.24; Okanagan Telephone Co., $85.05; postage, $23.25; Rowland, $1.50 J Travelling Expenses: G. E. Street — Rent, Fuel, Light, etc.: J. R. Campbell, $70; Carter Bros., $2; K. McKenzie, $140; City of Penticton, $13.65; Penticton Dray & Express, $23.50; L. A. Rathvon, $13.56; Tunbridge & Colquhoun, $70 156 62 248 93 332 71 , Total expenditure, Penticton Office Total expenditure, Employment Service -. Factories Inspection. Salaries ($6,309.35) : Inspector R. J. Stewart Assistant Inspectors: J. Dickinson $1,300 00 H. Douglas .... Stenographer J. M. Clay ..$2,280 00 Expenses ($2,349.40) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $7.40; C.P.R. Telegraphs, 89c; Dominion Express Co., $4.85; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; Electric Supply & Contracting Co., $11.65; AV. Galloway, $6; King's Printer, $109.91; H. C. Maclean Publications, Ltd., $4; Pacific Coast Lumberman, $2; postage. $66.65; Progress Publishing Co., Ltd., $1.50; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $7.50; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $15; Vancouver Stationers, Ltd., $3.80 Travelling Expenses: H. Douglas, $1,104.30; R. J. Stewart, $1,001.45 Total expenditure, Factories Inspection 2,144 65 2,047 66 66,590 65 . $ 2,700 00 3,580 00 29 35 $ 6,309 35 243 65 2,105 75 8,658 75 Total expenditure, Department of Labour $ 89,222 05 O 132 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 167. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS. Minister's Office. Salaries ($10,475) : Minister Hon. T. D. Pattullo ! Secreta ry N. A. Watt Clerk-Stenographers: A. Bray $375 00 AL AValter $560 00 168. 169. Expenses ($3,406.17) : Office Supplies, etc.: American Forestry Association, $4.42; B.C. Telephone Co.. $260.19; Canada Newspaper Co., Ltd., $9; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $4.75; Canadian Finance. $2; Canadian Forestry Association, $2; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $284.42; Colonist P. & P. Co., $12; Daily News, $6; Dominion Telegraph Co., $8.57; Financial Post, $5; G.N.W. Telegraph Co.. $92.99; King's Printer, $1.44; Manchester Guardian, $3.21; National Publishing Co., $10; Nechako Chronicle, $2; Omineca Herald, $8; Pacific Coast Lumberman, $2; postage, $101.50; T. Skinner & Co., $"7.50; C. H. Smith & Co., $13.50; Times, London, England, $4.91; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $24; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $15.10; Vancouver Daily Province, $6; Vancouver Sun, $6; Veteran, $2; AVestminster Gazette, Ltd., $11.61; World, Ltd., $6; Vote 174, $200.35 Travelling Expenses : Hon. T. D. Pattullo, $1,937.30; N. A. Watt, $522.90 By cash 7.500 00 2.040 00 935 00 $ 10,475 00 1,116 46 2 460 20 14,051 66 170 49 Total expenditure, Minister's Office J. M. Millar —$1,320 00 W. Moore 1.720 00 H. R. McIntyre 1,500 00 H. I. Renwick 1,452 00 G. I. Wallace 302 50 General Office. Salaries ($36,516.52) : Deputy Minister G. R. Naden .... Assistant to Deputy Minister C. B. Peterson . Statistician J. G. Smith Chief Clerk W. H. Currie .. Property Clerk C. W. Munslow Clerks: W. S. Beckwith $1,380 00 C. J. Bnddell 1,320 00 S. C. Hawkins 1,308 00 E. H. Henshall 1,488 00 J. R. Lewin 1,320 00 J. A. A. de Macedo— 1,320 00 Clerk and Stenographer V. E. V. Mesher Stenographers: M. E. Hill $630 00 E. G. McWilliam $900 00 C. Hoult 900 00 D. E. E. Rolls 900 00 Alultigraph Operator W. R. Tait Junior Clerks: C. R. D. Ferris $1,050 00 A. G. Sargent $660 00 L. H. E. Hooper 540 00 E. A. Walls 900 00 By cash Total expenditure, General Office Salaries Lands Branch—General Administration. 4,320 00 3.120 00 2.340 00 2.000 00 1,620 00 14.430 50 960 00 3,330 00 1,320 00 3,150 00 36.590 50 73 98 Salaries ($36,518.86) : Superintendent of Lands H. Cathcart Assistant Superintendent and Chief Clerk N. Taylor ... 3,480 00 2.220 00 13,881 17 36,516 52 Carried -forwari 5,700 00 $ 50,397 69 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 133 Vote* SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 169. Lands Branch—General Administration—Continued. Brought forward ,. $ 5,700 00 $ 50,397 69 Salaries—Continued. Inspector of Lands J. AV. Smith 2,020 00 Assistant Chief Clerk D. H. R. Tuthill 1,900 00 Accountant H. E. Morris 1,900 00 Crown-grant Clerk C. E. Hopper 1,900 00 Status Clerk AV. A. Robbins 1,900 00 Clerks: A. J. Briggs $1,440 00 A. M. D. Fairbairn..$l,260 00 J. H. Buckett 1,080 00 J. Hutchison 286 66 R. E. Burns 1.353 00 A. B. Stewart 1,500 00 E. J. Dare 900 00 W. A. Turner 1,800 00 C. V. Doane 900 00 G. Vallance 1,720 00 E. C. Dudley 253 33 R. A. Waterson 879 27 13,372 26 Junior Clerks: J. R. Kerr $780 00 G. I. AVallace $1,149 50 1,929 50 Stenographers: E. M. Earle $1,080 00 Y. McGill $895 00 S. Al. Gosse 310 00 D. M. AVilkinson 816 66 F. Hafer 719 34 3,821 00 $ 34,442 76 Immigration Branch and B.C. Soldiers' Settlement. Superintendent J. AV. Clark $ 2,076 10 Total expenditure, Lands Branch—General Administration Salaries— 36,518 86 170. Survey Branch. Salaries ($66,394.32) : General. Surveyor-General J. E. Umbach $ 3,600 00 Accountant A. A. Watt 799 98 Photostat Operator AA'. Mulcahy 1,500 00 Blue-print Operator T. A. Jacklin 1,260 00 Clerks: N. P. Blandy $1,452 00 A. G. Lindsay $1,560 00 G. Ingledew 404 52 3,416 52 Stenographers: D. Sawbridge $810 00 K. AVilson $900 00 1,710 00 Map-mounter E. Sturgeon 1,800 00 Messenger , S. W. Butler 600 00 Surveys Division. Chief Draughtsman F. O. Morris 2,640 00 Draughtsmen: AV. J. Baile $1,740 00 C. J. MacKenzie $1,680 00 T. Bamford 2,400 00 F. AL Philips 1,746 45 A. Bennett 1,800 00 J. Ridley 1,800 00 A. W. Gelston 1,665 16 J. R. Stone 178 62 ■ A. Lawrie 1,800 00 C. E. Straker 716 65 J. Alacallan 1,500 00 A. G. Symonds 1.540 00 H. de M. Mellin 1,740 00 C. E. Tildesley 1,800 00 J. McEwan 739 98 V. E. K. Wheatley.... 1,200 00 24,046 86 Apprentice Draughtsman D. Pearmain 540 00 Geographic Division. Chief Geographer G. G. Aitken $ 2.760 00 Registrar G. P. Goddard 2.220 00 Carried foncard $ 46,893 36 $ 86,916 55 O 134 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 170. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Survey Branch—Continued. Brought foncard $ 46,893 36 $ 86,916 55 Salaries—Continued. Geographic Division-—Continued. Draughtsmen: AV. T. McN. Barrett..$1.620 00 E. Browne 1,620 00 J. Edwards 1,102 90 R. Egerton, 1.300 00 W. G. H. Firth 2,020 00 A. L. Fraser 1,800 00 Apprentice Draughtsmen : J. N. Givens '. $ 900 00 W. H. Hutchinson— 1,720 00 H. E. Nelson 658 06 R. H. Simmons .— 1,800 00 AV. G. Thorpe 1,680 00 H. M. Wright 2,020 00 E. P. Creech $720 00 A. E. Alclntosh . Total expenditure, Survey Branch Salaries ..$540 00 18,240 96 1,260 00 66,394 32 171. Water Rights Branch. A. Cleveland A. Pope E. Lane C. MacDonald Davis G. Marriott .... P. JIcKie Porter H. Lowry ... W. Sanders H. AVhite .. W. Reeves . Salaries $78,606.30) : Comptroller of AVater Rights and Consulting Engineer E. Assistant to Comptroller C. Members, Board of Investigation : J. S. T. Alexander $3,000 00 J. Superintendent of Construction J. Chief Engineer : E. Office Engineer E. Engineers: AV. Blane $1,920 00 E. D. W. Hodsdon 1.920 00 G. F. W. Knewstubb 2.080 00 Senior Draughtsman E. T. Hodgkinson.. Draughtsmen: G. R. Ford $1,300 00 R. J. S. Kennev 1.660 00 C. A. Long 1.780 00 R. Chief Clerk F. Clerks : K. R. F. Denniston—$1,660 00 A. V. M. Gallon 1,660 00 N. J. R. AIountain 1,600 00 C. Stenographers: W. Douglas $780 00 D. H. F. Hinder 840 00 B. P. E. Jenns 260 00 Junior Clerks: A. B. Pood $900 00 W. Messenger D. District Engineer, Kelowna O. Assistant Engineer, Kelowna A. Stenographer, Kelowna M. District Engineer, Nelson W. Assistant Engineer, Nelson W. Stenographer, Nelson G. District Engineer, Kamloops C. Assistant Engineer, Kamloops A. District Engineer, Cranbrook H. $2,700 00 ..$1,800 00 .. 2.400 00 ..$1,720 00 .. 1.660 00 .. 1,600 00 Paton J. Ross S. Thompson Macklin Maloney ..$1,500 00 .. 1,660 00 .. 1,660 00 .,$900 00 .. 509 52 G. Passmore E. Brake F. D. Norrington D. Marshall F. Jloffat J. E. Biker B. Evans Dando Varcoe G. Hatton B. Hicks $660 00 By cash Total expenditure, Water Rights Branch Salaries Carried forward 5,000 00 2,880 00 5,700 00 3,600 00 3,000 00 2,280 00 10.120 00 1,900 00 9,720 00 2,000 00 9 ,740 00 3,289 52 1,560 00 480 00 2,760 00 1,900 00 840 00 2,760 00 1,800 00 780 00 2,760 00 1,720 00 2,520 00 79,109 52 503 22 78,606 30 $ 231,917 17 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 135 V°o'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAiENT OF LANDS—Continued. Brought forward $ 231,917 17 172. Forest Branch. Salaries ($207,681.69) : Central Administration. Chief Forester P. Z. Caverhill $ 4.020 00 Assistant Chief Forester R. C. St. Clair 3,300 00 Foresters: C. S. Cowan $3,000 00 E. C. Manning $3,000 00 6,000 00 .A-Ssisttiiit ITorosters * G. P. Alelrose —.'. $2,520 00 T. H. Wilkinson $2,220 00 4,740 00 Junior Foresters: R. A. Fisher $ 750 00 S. E. Marling $1,500 00 E. E. Gregg 1,070 00 C. D. Orchard 2,100 00 J. H. Jenkins 300 00 W. W. Stevens 949 98 6,669 98 Lumber Trade Commissioner L. L. Brown .*. 3,600 00 Railway Inspector S. W. Brown 2.520 00 Royalty Inspector S. AA'. Barclay 2,520 00 Assistant Royalty Inspector W. E. Pidcock 2.000 00 Status Clerk J. Hoy 2,400 00 Chief Clerk J. Mavor 2,340 00 Accountant N. F. Pite 2,220 00 Assistant Accountant H. H. Smith 1.800 00 Assistant Supervisor of Scalers J. Milroy 2,100 00 Mechanical Inspector J. H. Blake 2,040 00 Chief Draughtsman AV. H. Stokes 1,900 00 Draughtsmen: J. C. Ciceri $1,560 00 H. P. Rutter $1,680 00 E. P. Girdwood 1,500 00 W. L. Thomas 1,800 00 J. B. Keys 1,500 00 A. E. Thompson 1,680 00 9,720 00 Clerks: S. F. Bankes $1,600 00 A. H. Nunn $1,500 00 H. N. Boss 1,500 00 W. R. Sayer 1,720 00 W. T. Bridge 1,560 00 C. R. Scharff 1,600 00 J. L. Colbert 1.720 00 R. L. Scoble 1,660 00 I G. V. Cuppage 1,600 00 T. A. Simmons 1,600 00 J. Davey 1,320 00 T. Taylor 1,152 00 R. de W. Freeman — 300 00 H. A. Tomalin 875 00 H. E. Gillingham 515 20 F. B. van Sicklin .... 306 00 AV. F. Loveland • 1,900 00 A. B. AVilliams 1,440 00 A. G. Mumford 1,900 00 ' 25,768 20 Junior Clerks: W. J. Holman $900 00 J. A. Underwood $538 87 1,438 87 Stenographers: A. Archibald $ 960 00 M. S. McDonald $1,080 00 ' A. Bray 525 00 J. C. McKay 900 00 S. E. Dash 390 65 J. Ross 840 00 E. Barker 900 00 AV. Ross 481 45 W. V. Jagers 1,020 00 M. Walter 260 00 L. Marboeuf 960 00 8,317 10 Messengers: S. A. Benwell $145 00 J. Grant $334 97 G. F. Coleman 115 00 A. Rawlinson 280 00 874 97 Southern Coast, Vancouver. District Forester L. R. Andrews 3,600 00 Assistant District Foresters: F. D. Alulholland $2,300 00 R. Y. Stuart $2,640 00 4,940 00 Junior Foresters: J. L. Alexander $1,900 00 E. E. Gregg 600 00 2.500 00 Fire Inspector AA'. Black 2,160 00 Chief Clerk J. Mackay 2,100 00 Draughtsman G. H. Birkenhead 1.500 00 Carried forward $113,089 12 $ 231,917 17 O 136 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 172. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward Salaries—Continued. Southern Coast, Vancouver—Continued. . $113,089 12 $ 231,917 17 Clerks: J. S. Asson $1,452 00 A. J. Bright 1,429 73 C. L. Costello 1.020 00 E. P. Fox 1.800 00 B. Gavin 452 50 D. L. Glenwright 734 52 C. E. Henderson 1,028 67 R. Henry 900 00 E. C. Hepburn 725 81 Junior Clerk , , Stenographers: D. Barton $ 111 27 H. Leyster 1,005 00 G. Alacdougall 855 J. B. Howes H. AV. P. Jack ... C. Johnson J. Johnstone W. Nicol F. O'Grady , N. Prince A. W. Simmonds , $ 688 00 734 52 900 00 300 00 1,600 00 314 52 900 00 202 50 B. Mogridge 731 77 M. A. Myers 325 00 Supervisors: AV. R. Flummerfelt—$2,160 00 J. G. Macdonald 2,2S0 00 Supervisors' Assistants: T. H. Ainsworth $1,500 00 W. Black 1,500 00 Rangers: R. M. Benson $ 302 42 E. P. Burchett 1,590 00 W. Byers 1,800 00 W. Carey 1.722 58 A. S. Coburn 228 45 J. M. Daniels 577 14 G. L. Davies 1,900 00 T. R. Dixon 1.297 96 E. Hill 1.800 00 I. S. Grant 1,800 00 R. Gritten 450 00 D. Macdougall 1,800 00 Wireless Telephone Operators: E. S. Brookes $1,500 00 H. G. Garman 1,064 52 Export Patrolman Supervisor of Scalers Assistant Supervisor of Scalers — Scalers: W. Barr $2,400 00 R. B. Boyle 150 00 R. H. Chestnut 1,000 00 E. O. Cohoon 2,040 00 T. B. Coughlan 200 00 A. E. Dunning 2,100 00 C. Durant 2,400 00 J. N. Durrell 2,400 00 J.A.Featherstonhaugh 1,175 00 G. Fowler 1.980 00 D. A. Galbraith 2.400 00 A. Garrett » 2,400 00 J. A. Garrett 1,775 00 A. C. Heard 1,410 00 W. Henderson 2,400 00 ..H. J. Hodgins L. G. Pryce E. Reid N. Sullivan D. Trapp ..$706 61 .. 840 00 .. 900 00 .. 840 00 G. H. Smith $2,080 00 H. Smith 2,080 00 C. R. Lee $1,500 00 E. J. Nash 426 52 J. A. Mahood $1,800 00 A. J. Muleahy 270 16 R. Aiurray 1,500 00 J. R. Noot 1,583 32 N. Pearson 68 55 P. Sweatman 1,800 00 D. B. Taylor 1,590 00 J. Thompson 1.800 00 A. H. Waddington— 1,800 00 G. H. AValler 1,168 10 L. B. Webster 1.500 00 J. B. AVillcock 1,476 89 H. A. Hooper $ 443 55 F. G. McGee 1,500 00 A. H. Warburton A. L. Bryant .J. M. Hillis G. R. Alackav $2,400 00 C. H. Marshall 2,400 00 J. F. Marshall 2,400 00 O. L. Mullett 1,479 16 D. C. MacLennan — 1,500 00 F. AlacRae 2,400 00 A. R. McDonald 2,400 00 J. R. McKinley 1,462 50 J. A. AlcLean 2,400 00 J. T. McLeod 1,754 92 J. AlcPhee 1,800 00 D. C. McRae 1,582 26 H. Perrett 1,500 00 J. R. Scott 1,800 00 W. Scott 2,400 00 15,182 77 564 00 6,314 65 8,600 00 4,926 52 31,625 57 4,508 07 1.800 00 3,300 00 2,700 00 Carried foncard . $192,610 70 $ 231.917 17 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 137 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 172. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $192,610 70 $ 231,917 17 Salaries—Continued. Southern Coast, Vancouver—Continued. Scalers—Continued. 3. F. Houston $2,400 00 R. F. Sharpe $1,800 00 R. Irvine 1,500 00 G. S. Todd 1,500 00 R. H. Kearns 788 71 E. R. Townley 1,000 00 A. T. Kennedy 2,400 00 J. R. Tytler 2,400 00 M. E. R. Macfarlane 296 77 G. P. AVatson 1,500 00 71,494 32 Recorder of Scaling J. A. MacRae 1,900 00 Assistant Recorder of Scaling J. Younie 1,800 00 Foreman, Thurston Bay C. D. MacKinnon 1,980 00 Mechanic, Thurston Bay H. S. Atkins 1,800 00 Boat-builder, Thurston Bay W. Corbett 1,800 00 Cruiser E. C. Macdonald 560 00 Southern Interior. (a.) Vernon. District Forester A. E. Parlow 2.460 00 Assistant District Forester M. V. Allen 2,100 00 Clerk R. O. Leslie 1,440 00 Stenographer A'. Abramson 810 00 Rangers: R. Little $1,680 00 H. Oldham $1,800 00 J. W. McCluskey 1,900 00 E. J. Thomas 1,800 00 7,180 00 (b.) Nelson. District Forester F. A. MacDonald 2,400 00 Assistant District Forester L. S. Hope 2,020 00 Chief Clerk and Draughtsman. A. E. Pickford 1,800 00 Clerk f..M. I. Elliott 1,152 00 Stenographer A. M. Ryan 819 68 Rangers: J. B. Conway $1,800 00 G. W. Holmgren $1,500 00 J. P. Griffith 1,680 00 H. S. Nelson 1.900 00 A. J. Harrison 1,500 00 J. T. Price 1,900 00 10,280 00 (e.) Cranbrook. District Forester N. Moore 2,400 00 Assistant District Foresters: C. L. Armstrong $316 66 W. W. Stevens $950 02 1,266 68 Clerks: E. M. McPhee $1,152 00 C. S. Simpson $1,320 00 2,472 00 Rangers: G. E. McParlon $1,800 00 G. Schupe $1,800 00 F. H. Pym 1,900 00 G. B. Watson 1,900 00 J. Sanderson 1,800 00 9,200 00 Northern Interior, Headquarters. District Forester J. AL Gibson 2.200 00 Draughtsman G. A. Baurle 1,600 00 Clerk J. Jardine 1,500 00 Clerk-Stenographers: R. A. Jackson $498 67 P. E. Jenns $483 00 981 67 (a.) Western. Supervisor T. W. Brewer 1,980 00 Rangers: E. F. AV. Heath $1,800 00 A. Hunter $1,620 23 3.420 23 Carried forward $333,427 28 $ 231,917 17 O 138 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF LANDS—Continued. 172. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $333,427 28 $ 231,917 17 Salaries—Continued. Northern Interior, Headquarters—Continued. (b.) Eastern. Supervisor W. Lang Muir 1,920 00 Junior Forester J. H. Jenkins 450 00 Rangers: G. Forbes $1,680 00 J. E. Alathieson $1,800 00 W. Lowry 1,800 00 5,280 00 (c.) Cariboo. District Forester C. J. Haddon 2,200 00 Acting District Forester J. D. Boyd 175 00 Clerk A. Chisholm 1,320 00 Rangers: W. W. Boyd $1,800 00 G. AL Wood $1,500 00 R. B. Eden 1,800 00 5,100 00 (d.) Kamloops. District Forester E. B. Prowd 2.400 00 Assistant District Forester S. E. Marling 300 00 Clerks: W. J. M. Telfer $990 00 F. B. van Sicklin $330 00 1,320 00 Stenographer G. A. Cahilty 780 00 Rangers: G. F. Frost $1,336 90 G. J. Mayson $1,374 13 R. H. Gainer 988 00 W. E. Noble 1,800 00 A. P. Home 150 00 5,649 03 Prince Rupert, Headquarters. District Forester P. S. Bonney 3,000 00 Assistant District Forester P. Sharkey 2,400 00 Junior Forester T. A. Clarke, Jr 1.900 00 Chief Clerk G. J. Reading 1,S00 00 Clerks: L. Bate $968 31 H. G. Shepherd $1,392 00 2,360 31 Stenographers: E. V. M. Hilchey $804 19 M. W. Powers $243 87 C. Nickerson 780 00 N. K. Rorie 150 .00 M. F. Pringle 98 71 2,076 77 (a.) Coast. Supervisor's Assistant G. H. Hill 1,500 00 Rangers: D. Archie $1,440 00 A. C. Heard $ 390 00 G. G. Armytage 1.625 81 AV. G. Henning 312 50 J. K. Frost 125 00 W. B. Penny 1,500 00 R. C. Gritten 1,350 00 J. B. Scott 1,500 00 Scalers: E. S. Antle $1,800 00 R. H. Ive $2,100 00 T. B. Coughlan 2.200 00 R. H. Kearns 1,011 29 J. V. Hull 150 00 A. A. Mitchell 1,800 00 Stenographer N. K. Rorie (b.) Hazelton. Supervisor R. H. Leighton Rangers: E. T. Calvert $1,680 00 H. W. Sharpe .$1,800 00 Clerk T. G. Martin 8,243 31 9.061 733 29 06 2,000 00 3,480 1,437 00 50 Carried forward $400,313 55 $ 231,917 17 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 139 Vote' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 172. Forest Branch—Continued. Brought forward $400,313 55 $ 231,917 17 Salaries—Continued. Grazing. Grazing Commissioner T. P. Mackenzie 3,720 00 Assistant Grazing Commissioners: W. H. Browne $600 00 G. A'. Copley $2,020 00 2,620 00 Stenographer E. V. Florence 767 42 Toronto Office. Lumber Trade Commissioners: J. R. Cosgrove $675 00 A. E. Roberts $2,025 00 2,700 00 Clerk AL AL Little '. 1,392 00 $411,512 97 Less charged to Forest Protection Fund .... $ 89.338 26 Less charged to Scaling Fund 99,581 02 Less charged to Lumber Trade Extension— 8.652 00 Less charged to Maintenance of Launches— 6 260 00 203,831 28 Total expenditure, Forest Branch Salaries 207,681 69 General. 173. Temporary Assistance. Temporary Assistance ($26,171,571 : M. D. Balkwell $442 42 A. Jiartin $231 70 A. M. Bradford 130 00 T. Martin 720 00 H. E. Briggs 195 00 D. B. Melville 49 68 AV. H. Browne 772 00 A. J. Mulcahy 184 73 R. Cameron 480 00 E. M. Mustard 71 72 W. N. Campbell 720 00 M. A. Myers 255 81 C. Chrow 27 26 J. C. MacKinnon 500 00 A. M. D. Fairbairn 384 99 O. A. AlcGuinness ...... 112 00 N. AV. Falconer 88 06 J. McPherson 559 00 R. A. Fisher 935 00 H. C. Nicols 220 73 A. I. Fox 285 16 F. O'Grady 577 43 J. K. Frost 600 00 G. C. Palethorpe 480 00 R. N. Gainer 360 00 H. M. Pinder-Jloss — 111 00 F. Gates 23 06 C. E. Robertson 110 00 B. Gould 266 30 V. Schjelderup 445 16 E. M. Hardie 65 00 A. Stratton 627 08 AL Harris 87 10 W. J. Sutherland 133 55 AV. F. Haufchild 102 50 J. H. Templeman 656 45 M. E. Hill 195 00 G. J. Thorpe 66 75 E. Hopkins 22 02 H. A. Tomalin 625 00 J. Jacobs 139 50 A. M. Wight 180 77 J. H. Jenkins 900 00 W. AVilson 720 00 E. C. Macdonald 160 00 AL AVolfe 299 45 $ 15,318 38 Conservation Fund: Refund of pay-rolls not chargeable to projects 10,853 19 Total expenditure, Temporary Assistance 26,171 57 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches). Office Supplies, etc. ($53,894.53) : V. Abramson, $174.68; Aitchison & Co., Ltd., $138.44; AV. Allen, $15; American City, $2.39; , ■ American Forestry Association. $8.35; K. Anderson, $9.45; L. R. Andrews, $38.75; T. C. Armstrong, „ $6.50; Armstrong's Department Store, $3.80; AV. Carried forward $ 465,770 43 O 140 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought forward 465,770 43 Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Astley, $8.50; W. G. Barrie, $13; Beattie-Noble, Ltd., $30.25 ; E. V. Bergin, $10.10 ; H. Bergman, $4 ; Berry Drug & Book Co., $3.50; W. Bexon Co.. $1.20; Breeders' Gazette, $4; B. Brereton, $2.65; BA. Paint Co., Ltd., $50.91; J. Burns & Son, $7; Burns Lake Garage, $7.75; Burroughs Adding Alachine Co. of Canada, Ltd., $982.94; Business Equipment Sales Co., $9.48; Business Publications of B.C., Ltd., $6; Camera & Arts, Ltd., $4.45; G. B. Campbell, $19.50; Canada Drug & Book Co., $7.03; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $247.72; Canadian Forestry Association, $6; Canadian Forestry Magazine, $2; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $303.75; Canadian National Express, $11.73; W. Carey, $1.85; Carlton Supply Co., $131.73; Carter Electric Co.. Ltd., $5.50; C. F. Casella & Co., Ltd., $11.02; A. J. Cassels & Co.. $1.60; Central Motor Transfer Co., $9; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $4,990; J. L. Colbert, $49.72; Collector of Customs, $83.07; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Columbia Printing Ink & Roller Co., $5; Cranbrook Bazaar, $1.40; Cranbrook Herald, $2.20; J. M. Daniels, $5.78; Department of Public Printing & Stationery, Ottawa, 75c.; Diggon's. $3.50; Dittmer & Robb, $12.75; Ditto, Inc., $113.15; T. R. Dixon, $1; Dixon & Murray, $13.22; Dominion Blue Print Co., $118.13; Dominion Express Co., $37.60; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $73.75; Dominion Rubber Svstem (Pacific). Ltd., $50.83; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $8.72; Duthie Co., $1.45; Empire Forestry Association, $18; H. Fleming, $56.06; W. R. Flumerfelt, $78.76; L. Frank, $1; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $31.88; Fraser & MacKenzie, $41.25; Fraser River Hardware Co., $2.70; H. N. Gahan, $20; F. Goertz, $68; Gordon Street Machine Shop, $63.75; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $2,556.16; Graham Electric Co., $6.40; Grain Growers' Guide, $2.25; Grant-Holden-Graham, Ltd.. $112.50; Green Bros., Burden & Co., $22.75; Green Jewelry Store, $12.25; Gross & Sons, Ltd., $4.25; C. J. Haddon, $39.09; E. AV. Hall Co., $209.30; A. Haller, $18; Harrison & Co., $72.01; Harvard University Press, $15.34; Hatt Bros., $15.60; E. F. W. Heath, $21.90; G. H. Hewitt & Co., Ltd., $49.80; T. N. Hibben & Co., $25.50; H. B. Hicks. $128.65; G. Hill, $3; L. Hill, $58.50; Hoffar Alotor Boat Co., $2; Hudson's Bay Co., $628.68; Hughes- Owens Co., Ltd., $5.22; P. L. Humphries & Co., Ltd., $3.07; Illustrated Canadian Forestry Alagazine, $2; Industrial & Educational Publishing Co., Ltd., $10; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $169.50; Ivel's Pharmacy, $34.50; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $24.25; City of Kamloops, $2; Kamloops Standard-Sentinel, $3 Kamloops Telegram, $3; Kardex Co. of B.C., $224.50 Kennedy & Mangan, $5.70; F. Kidgell. $55; A. C King, $75; King Folding Canvas Boat Co., $115.24 King's Printer, $25,918.08; H. O. Kirkham & Co Ltd., $2.25; H. R. Kitto, $1.50; G. Knapp, $5.13 Lands Department, $5.75; C. R. Lee, $1.60; Lemon Gonnason Co.. Ltd., $245.33; H. C. Lifton, $5; Litchfield's, Ltd., $20.20; Longden Electric Store, $6: Carried forward $ 465,770 43 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 141 v'o'te? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought forward $ 465,770 43 Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. The Lumberman, $2; Lumber AVorld Review, $8; J. G. Macdonald, $47.68; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $1,032.24; Market Examiner, $2; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $242.90; Martin Bros., $149.63; E. B. Marvin & Co., $27.72; A. H, Maynard, $117.75; Maynard & Sons, $4; Melrose Co., Ltd., $7.20; Miami Conservancy District, 50c; J. D. Milans & Sons, $5.48; Mitchell & Currie, $85; Montreal Publishing Co., Ltd., $2; J. Montgomery, $3; " Motorship." $5.78; Multigraph Sales Co., Ltd., $78.63; Murdock- Penman, $343; R. Murray, $8.88; H. C. Maclean Publications, Ltd., $3; A. J. MacPherson, $25; W. T. McArthur & Co., Ltd., $4.50; McGraw-Hill Book Co., $37.67; Mclnnis & AVilson, $105.56; H. McKie, $7; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $18.89; McRae Bros., Ltd., $26.80; McTavish Bros., $43.32; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., $201.31; National AVool Grower, $1.50; Nelson Hardware Co.. $3.12; Nelson Studio, $12.10; F. W. Nolte & Co., $93.70; O. F. D. Norrington, $10.72; F. Norris & Sons, $87; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $421.76; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $401; Oliver Typewriter Co., 20c; Omineca Herald, $4; W. N. O'Neill Co., $5.72; Pacific Coast Lumberman, $12; Pacific Motor Boat, $2.50; F. Parks & Co., $6.35; A. AV. Penrose & Co., Ltd., $2.16; A. E. Pickford, $1.45; J. H. Pite, $10; postage, $6,597.93; City of Prince Rupert, $68; Prince George Drug Co., $4.65; Prince Rupert Daily News, $6; E. G. Prior & Co.. Ltd.. $21.69; E. B. Prowd, 80c; Public Works Department, $368.75; J. B. Ramsay & Co., Ltd., $69.50; W. J. Rankin, $12.64; G. J. Reading, $29.30; Reclamation Service, Wash., D.C, $4.78; Rectigraph Co., $67.81; C. C. Reid, $5; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $707.70; Renouf Publishing Co., $7.50; Robertson & Co., $1.50; L. H. Roos, $125; Royal Typewriter Co., Ltd., $32.50; Rush Transfer & Storage Co., $10.50; Rutherford Drug Co., $3.65; A. Sheret, Ltd., $11.85; C. H. Smith & Co., $10.60; G. H. Smith, $39.09; H. Smith, $10; Smith & Champion, $86.10; Society of American Foresters, $70.61; J. Sommer & Sons, Ltd., $2.50; D. Spencer, Ltd., $41.75; E. & F. N. Spon, Ltd., $2.42; W. F. Stanley & Co., Ltd., $61.34; Stapleton & Carter, Ltd., $1.20; Sundstrand Adding Machine Co., $20.75; Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D.C, $18.61; W. Taylor, $4.50; Taylor Bros., $25.90; A. C. Taylor & Co., $2.50; telegrams and telephones, $9,054.02; J. Thompson, $1.55; Tbe Timberman, $21; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd.. $95.53; C. Tyner, $40; Typewriter Sales Co., $379.65; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $2,044.05; A'ancouver Daily Province, $6; A'ancouver Lumber Co., Ltd., $40.75; Vancouver Map & Blue Print Co., $1.20; Vancouver Window Shade Co., $26.40; C. A'arcoe, $6.95; Victoria Book & Stationery Co.. Ltd., $426.98; Victoria Gas Co.. Ltd., $138.10; Victoria Sporting Goods Co., $1.12; C. L. AVain, $5.80; L. S. Warner, $80; AVeiler Bros., Ltd., $10.43; West Coast Lumberman, $4.33; Western Electric Co., Ltd., $42; J. AViley & Sons, $3.64; J. B. Willcock, $1.56; E. R. AVilliams, $3.15; Carried forward $ 465,770 43 O 142 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJIENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought forward $ 465,770 43 Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. T. Williamson & Co., $104.24; W. H. AVilson, $1.25; The World, Ltd., $6; W. W. AVrathall, $2.50; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $80; Yates Pattern & Aletal AA'orks, $14.50; Conservation Fund, $1,484.14 $ 65,617 17 Less transferred to Forest Protection Fund $11,400 77 Less refunds 321 87 11,722 64 Total expenditure. Office Supplies, etc $ 53,894 53 Travelling Expenses ($53,221.99) : Lands Branch : H. Cathcart, $355.56; G. R. Naden. $78.50; J. G. Smith, $219.45; J. AV. Smith, $894.09 $ 1,547 60 Survey Branch: J. E. Umbach 378 44 Water Rights Branch: J. S. T. Alexander, $272.55; W. J. E. Biker, $671.37; E. Davis, $370.62; AV. B. Evans, $355.05 ; H. Hicks, $326.30; J. E. Lane, $261.75: E. G. Marriott, $53.28; A. D. Marshall, $135; G. R. Naden, $44.80; O. F. D. Norrington, $387.35; C. A. Pope, $54.50; G. Porter. $154.58; C. A'arcoe, $293.83; Conservation Fund, $11,210.74 14,591 72 Forest Branch: M. V. Allen, $514.35; L. R. Andrews, $551.62; D. Archie, $150; C. L. Armstrong, $125.82; G. G. Armytage, $545.39; S. AV. Barclav, $907.75; L. Bate, $33.70; G. A. Baurle, $2.50; R. M. Benson, $135.70; G. H. Birkenhead, $4.25; W. Black. $149.16; J. H. Blake, $1,522.83; P. S. Bonney, $900.15; AV. W. Boyd, $781.83; T. AV. Brewer, $311.21; A. J. Bright, $8.80; E. S. Brooks, $3.60; W. H. Browne, $403.04; E. P. Burchett, $428.25; AV. Byers, $729.71; E, T. Calvert, $649.93; R. Cameron, $257.95; W. N. Campbell, $235.55; W. Carey, $402.65; P. Z. Caverhill, $856.04; T. A. Clarke, $459.35; A. S. Coburn, $166.05; J. B. Conway, $525.43; G. V. Copley, $847.31; J. M. Daniels, $97.20; G. L. Davies, $1,613.09; T. R. Dixon, $680.61; R. B. W. Eden, $578.39; R. A. Fisher. $236.35; W. R. Flumerfelt, $995.47; G. Forbes, $256.85; E. P. Fox. $53.35; G. F. Frost. $665.45; J. K. Frost, $334.07; R. H. Gainer, $520.76; J. AL Gibson, $359; I. S. Grant, $163.15; E. E. Gregg. $79.96; J. P. Griffith, $360.55; R. Gritten, $620.14; C. J. Haddon, $935.59; A. J. Harrison, $645.98; E. F. W. Heath, $390.38; E. Henderson, $26; W. G. Henning, $79.80; E. Hill, $374.15 ; H. Hodgins, $2.25 ; W. Holmgren, $612.70; L. S. Hope, $394.13; A. P. Horne, $44.40; A. Hunter, $156.45; J. H. Jenkins, $353.07; C. R. Lee, $83.15; R. H. Leighton, $725.96; R. Little, $405.84; W. Lowry, $191.14; E. C. Macdonald, $243.65; J. G. Macdonald, $625.70; D. Macdougall, $399.15; J. Mackay, $76.50; T. P. Mackenzie, $925.70; J. A. Mahood, $623.40; E. C. Manning, $774.45; S. E. Marling, $191.62; I. Martin, $350.35; T. G. Martin, $104.15; J. E. Mathieson, $430.25; G. J. Mayson, $507.95; G. P. Melrose, $658.20; D. B. Alelville, $21.82; J. Milroy, Carried forward $ 16,517 76 $ 53,894 53 $ 465,770 43 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 143 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought forward $ 16,517 76 $ 53,894 53 $ 465,770 43 Travelling Expenses—Continued. Forest Branch—Continued. $1,426.10; N. Moore, $835.50; A. J. Mulcahy, $141.30; W. L. Muir, $399.90; F. D. Jlulholland, $559.73; R. Murray, $742.78; F. A. MacDonald, $733.34; J. C. MacKinnon, $45.65; J. W. McCluskey, $280.28; J. C. McKinnon. $83.28; G. E. McParlon, $389.20; G. R. Naden, $144.05; E. J. Nash, $37.60; H. S. Nelson, $357.31; W. Nicol, $31.57; H. C. Nichols, $75.45; AV. E. Noble, $913.45; J. R. Noot, $283.85; F. O'Grady, $4.39; H. Oldham, $358.74; G. C. Palethorpe, $141.60; A. E. Parlow, $507.40; N. Pearson, $20.36; AV. B. Pennev, $443.60; C. B. Peterson, $45.45; A. E. Pickford, $171.40; AV. E. Pidcock, $1,546.59; N. F. Pite, $13.80; M. Powers, $48.50; J. T. Price, $443.39; E. B. Prowd, $286.25; F. H. Pym, $280.75; G. J. Reading, $10.55; C. E. Robertson, $62.50; J. Sanderson, $1,123.05; G. Schupe, $384.53 ; J. B. Scott, $522.95 ; P. Sharkey, $348.75 ; H. W. Sharpe, $475.75; G. H. Smith, $474.62; H. Smith, $1,677.24; R. C. St. Clair. $547.20; AV. W. Stevens, $446.25; G. Stewart, $10.85; A. Stratton, $287.75; R. V. Stuart, $859.75; W. J. Sutherland, $25.20; P. Sweatman, $558.05; D. B. Taylor, $1,058.65; J. H. Templeman, $554.50; E. J. Thomas, $460.46; J. Thompson, $521.29; F. B. van Sicklin, $205.30; A. H. Waddington, $602.22; G. H. Waller, $319.44; A. E. Warburton, $394.78; G. B. Watson, $385.75; L. B. Webster, $407.62; J. B. Willcock, $453.62; W. AVilson, $296.15; G. M. Wood, $694.65 57,540 17 $ 74,057 93 Ljess transferred to Forest Protection Fund : $20,748 68 Less refunds 87 26 20,835 94 Total expenditure, Travelling Expenses 53,221 99 Construction, Purchase, Maintenance of Launches and Autos, including Subsistence of Crews, etc.: Salaries ($27,690.62) : Pav-lists $ 27,690 62 Supplies, etc ($49,967.94) : V. Abramson, $4.25; G. E. Adams, $10; J. M. Adams, 60c; Akerberg, Thomson & Co., Ltd., $21; Alberni Garage, $20.83; Alberni Hardware Co., Ltd., 85c; Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $50.80; H. Allen, $311.70; R. Anderson, $65.75; L. R. Andrews, $216.01; D. Archie, $299.52; AV. R. Arm- son, $2,822.33; A. G. Austin, $269.85; Auto Repair Shop, $118.29; Baldridge Gear Co., 54c ; AV. Baldwin, $25.30; A. B. Ball, $12; J. R. Ballentine, $17.70; A. J. Barker, $12.65; Barrett Co., Ltd., $30.90; Barrett's Garage, $549.78; G. Bassett, $228.41; Batterv House, $64.38; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $862; S. P. Bell, $5; Belmont-Surf Inlet Mines, Ltd., $37.92; Bennett's, Ltd., $26.49; P. Bennett, $1.60; R. M. Benson, 55c; J. L. Bethu- rem, $5.25; W. J. E. Biker, $275; W. Black, Carried forward $ 27,690 62 $107,116 52 $ 465,770 43 O 144 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vo'te. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought forward $ 27,690 62 $107,116 52 $ 465,770 43 Construction, Purchase, Maintenance of Launches and Autos, including Subsistence of Crews, etc—Cont'd. Supplies, etc.—Continued. $12.25; J. Blestowe, $33.06; Blind Channel Shingle Co., Ltd., $3.50; Bloedel, Stewart & AVelch, Ltd., $69.60; C. A. Blue Electric Co., $62.30; A. H. Booth, $40; M. Bovd, $20; W. W. Boyd, $233; J. B. Bridge, $89.95; B.C. Butchers & Grocers, Ltd., $4.45; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $977; B.C. Fishing & Packing Co.. Ltd., $35.60; B.C. Silver & Nickel Plate Works, $6; A. IL Bromley, $53.35; Brooks-Scanlon-O'Brien Co., Ltd., $12.40; Broughton & McNeil, $30.15; R. Brown, $10.50; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $233.35; C. F. Bryant, $11.25; E. P. Burchett, $69.40; S. A. Burgess, $125.30; G. S. Burns, $264.85 ; Burns Lake Garage, $232.06; E. E. Burr, $297.37; Burroughs. Wellcome & Co., $30; C. A. Butler, $294.08; W. Bvers. $66.83; Byrn & Co., Ltd., $6; R. A. Caddell, $76.65; E. T. Calvert, $1.50; R. Cameron, $7.75; Canadian Auto & Electric Supply Co.. $21.45; Canadian Fairbanks- Morse Co., Ltd., $3,935.18; Canadian Fishing Co., Ltd.. $49.85; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $865.24; Canadian National Express, $1.20; Canadian National Railways, $54.86; Canadian Oil Companies. Ltd., $37.26; C.P.R. Co., $2.77; Canadian S.K.F. Co., Ltd., $8.67; W. Carey, $12.38; F. L. Carroll, $2.75; N. R. Gary, $12; A. Casey, $63.53; Cassidy's, Ltd., $4.52; Central Garage, $133.40; Central Motor Transfer Co., $7.45; Central Sheet Metal AA'orks, $33.95 ; Chappell Bros., $16.85; C. A. Christison, $22.05; City Cartage & Transfer Co., $1; City Transfer Co., $9.90 ; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $20.13; A. H. Claydon, $466.83; Clinton Garage, $78.64; Coast Steamship Co., Ltd., $50; Coates Bros.. $5; Cobble Hill Garage, $52.27; A. S. Coburn, $52.25; J. R- Colley & Co.. $65.89; J. T. Cook, $364.35; S. G. Cooper, $4.40; G. V. Copley, $155.65; W. Corbett, $18.55; Corfield Motors, Ltd., $507.34; Cowan Hardware Co., $3.30; E. W. Cowie, $3.50; J. Craig, $190.75; Cranbrook Cartage & Transfer Co., $8.43; Crane, Ltd., $92.92; Crawford Battery Co., Ltd., $52.45 ; Creston Service Garage, $11.98; Crossman Electric Machinery Co., Ltd., $6; V. M. Dafoe. $82.80; AV. Dailey, $87.82; Dale & Co., Ltd., $50; J. M. Daniels, 35c; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $5.07; J. L. Davidson. $31.05; Davidson, Wright & Alcock, Ltd., $17.85; G. L. Davies, $30.91.; J. Davis, $625; T. R. Davis, $2.65 ; AV. Desjardins, $32 ; W. DesRochers. $46.55 ; N. Devlin Co., $23.45; Dier-Shaw Motors, $1.65; Dittmer & Robb, $106.20; T. R. Dixon. $2.50; Dixon Alotors, Ltd., $118.52; Dominion Express Co., $41.57; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $221.37; Donaldson Mills Co., $84.74; P. J. Downey, $630; M. Dumond, $44.05; G. Duncan, $22.25; Duncan Garage, $99.10; R. Dutton, $102.55; Eagle Junk Co., $4.25; Easthope Bros., $20.65; R. B. AV. Eden, $230.31; A. W. Edge Co., $5; Elko Garage, $3.10; M. I. Elliott. $13.35; Empress Garage, $59.20; Esplanade Garage & Carried forward $ 27,690 62 $107,116 52 $ 465,770 43 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 145 Vote? • SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought forward $ 27,690 62 $107,116 52 $ 465,770 43 Construction, Purchase, Maintenance of Launches and Autos, including Subsistence of Crews, etc.—Cont'd. Supplies, etc.;—Continued. Machine Shop, $2; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $404.50; Ever Ready Garage, $1,131.91; G. A. Ewart, $127.56; A. E. Falconer, $103.44; Paris Tire Co., $1.75; S. S. Ferguson, $23.10; Fernie Garage, $233.07; Fernie Motor Car Co., $11.25; Ferrier & Lucas, $32.20; J. Field, $7.40; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $43.85; A. Fleming, $15; W. R. Flumerfelt, $40.94; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, $15,147.35; Ford Service Garage, $241.61; Fort Steele Garage, $64.35; Fort Steele Trading Co., Ltd., 75c; A. N. Fraser, $15.40; D. D. Fraser, $178.15; R. Fraser, $15.25; J. A. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $12.55; Fraser & Alackenzie, $53.96; Fraser River Hardware Co., $2.60; J. K. Frost, 40c; Fuller's, Ltd., $6.60; J. A. Garner, $147.65; H. B. Gates, $354.91; General Service Garage, $98.60; H. W. Georgeson, $19.95; Gibbs Bros., $121.80; W. W. Gilmour, $9.60; J. S. Glover, $5.05; Gon- salves & Dames, $392.50; J. L. Goodhue & Co., Ltd., $103.76; C. V. Godwin. $6.27; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $36.60; Gordon & Belyea, $344.67; F. Graham, $9.20; Grand Forlis Garage, $509.44; I. S. Grant, $46.48; Great AVest Sand & Gravel Co., Ltd., $1.65; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., $1,733.35; Grinnell Co., $473.05; Gurney Foundry Co., Ltd., $69.63; C. J. Haddon, $317.15; E. Hall, $166.61; D. Hall Sign Co., Ltd., $12; E. A. Hanson, $14.50; Hanson Garage, $226.55; Hargitt Motors, Ltd.. $23.74; Harper- Gross, Ltd., $3; Hatt Bros., $51.52; A. J. Hayes, $110.50; E. F. W. Heath, $93.92; AV. C. Membroff, $1,389.44; F. E. Henderson,, $16.65; Henderson Livery & Garage, $5.05; Hendricks' Garage, $87.50; AV. Henry, $21; H. Hicks, $500.10; Highway Service Station, $74.06; E. Hill, $4.75; A. J. Hillier, $421.66; Hipperson Hardware Co., $2.25; E. Hole, $52.40; J. Holland, $14.18; Howe & Alc- Nulty, $219.51; Howe Sound Navigation Co., Ltd., $7; T. Hughes, $340.55; Hunter-Henderson Paint Co., Ltd., $4.20; E. C. Hygh, $64.87 ; C. E. Imeson & Co., Ltd., $14.16; Imperial Alachine Works, $9.25; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $6,989.88; J. A. Irvine, $178.54; C. J. Inkman, $2; Invermere Garage, $11.70; D. A. Jack, $77.70; Jameson & AVillis, Ltd., $9; W. R. Jaynes, $60; T. M. Jeffrey, $2.80; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $18.65; W. Johnson, $4.50; A. H. Johnston, $16.70; Johnston Bros., $32.50; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $7.74; J. S. R. Jones, $.9.80; R. D. Jones, $42.35; AV. J. Jory, $2.50; H. N. Josleyn, $50.05 ;• Kaien Hardware Co., 45c; Kamloops Motor Co., $380.07; Kamloops Telegram, $3.08; H. Kay. $2; H. Kemp, $180.60; Kenney Bros. & Co., $34.75; H. Kershaw & Son, $14.50; Knight-Higman Motors, Ltd., $22.55; J. P. Knox, $25.05 ; V. Kogler, $42 ; Kootenay Garage. $377.69 ; Ladysmith Garage, $16.10; B. Lamplough, $96.60; Langley Service Garage. $3.60; Langley Tire Shop, $83.55; W. H. Lawrence, $24.92; G. Lawson, Carried forward $ 27,690 62 $107,116 52 $ 465,770 43 10 O 146 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote' SERVICE. . Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought foncard $ 27,690 62 $107,116 52 $ 465,770 43 Construction, Purchase, Maintenance of Launches and Autos, including Subsistence of Crews, etc.—Cont'd. & Supplies, etc.—Continued. $107.10; Lee's General Store. $5.20; LeHurav Bros., $69.75; Leith Bros., $44.83; Lemon-Gonna- son Co., Ltd., $4.75; T. K. Lightly, $16.75; N. Lihou, $32.10; Lillie's Garage, $15.47; F. Lind, $15; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage, $11.19; G. AV. Lingard, $3.55; E. Lipsett, Ltd.. $8.37; Lipsett- Cunningham Co., Ltd., $10.96; G. Little, $127.10; W. R. Love, $110.50; AV. Lowry, $19.39; Macdonald Electric Supply, $12.80; C. D. MacKinnon, $195.08; J. A. AIahood, $82.71; Magnet Electric Co., $16.03; T. Malone, $8; E. C. Manning, $67.30; Marlatt & Mackenzie, $2.50; J. Marsh, $3.84; Marshall's Hardware Store, $7.20; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $2,924.39; T. Mart, $10; I. Alartin, 40c ; E. B. Marvin & Co., $129.45 ; R. May, $28.50 ; J. G. Mayson, $62.20; Megaw-Smithers Motor Co., $62.40; Mellor Bros., Ltd., $48.95; H. T. Aliller, $56.70; Miller & Gardner, $6; F. E. Mitchell, $309.34; E. Moden, $85.50; Modern Motor Co., Ltd., $3.97; More Light, Ltd., $102.40; A. J. Mulcahy, $13.65; O. L. Mullett, 75c; G. Myers, $14.35 ; T. P. Mackenzie, $124.19 ; T. J." McCraeken, $20.75; B. McCrae, $1.10; P. McDonald, $11.35; A. McGavin, $266.19; AIcGettigan Bros., $1.10; Mclnnes & Wilson, $500; AL AIcKechnie, $213.30; N. M. McLean, $3.70; McLennan, AlcFeely & Co., Ltd., $1,950.54; G. E. McParlon, $316.36; McRae Bros., Ltd., $5.60; J. McTaggart & Son, Ltd., $16.36; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $355.45 ; E. J. Nash, 75c; National Motor Co., Ltd., $417.22; Nelson Auto Co., $9.44; Nelson Hardware Co., $18.88; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $45.70; New Ladysmith Lumber Co., Ltd., $90; Nicola Valley Garage, $197.73; Nimpkish Timber Co., Ltd., $9.95; A. Noble, $20; W. E. Noble. $31.24; North Coast AA'elding Co., $5; Northern Electric Co., $37.08; Northern Hardware Co., $70.99; North Shore Garage, $21.30; P. Nye, $4.08; R. C. O'Hara. $5; Oil Shop, $8.75; H. Oldham, $6.80; G. M. Olson, $21.35; W. N. O'Neil Co., Ltd., $20.70; Ormes, Ltd., $1.40; R. H. Ormond, 75c; Pacific Cartage, Ltd., $4.50; P.G.E. Railway, $34.52; Pacific Mills, Ltd.. $888.80; Paine Hardware, Ltd., $127.86; B. W. Palmer, $4; Parkin & Ward Electric Co., Ltd., $3.40; F. Parks & Co., $18.20; Pascoe & Co., Ltd., $42.25; Patterson Boiler Works, $1,154.50; Peaehland General Store, $3.15; N. Pearson, $2.85; W. B. Penney, $54.15; Penticton Tire Hospital, $7.30; H. Peterson. $10.10; A. E. Pickford, $1.15; C. Pigeon, $46.20; Pilkington Bros.. Ltd., $10.01; Pinchbeck & AlcNaughton, $98.25 ; Pioneer Feed Co., Ltd., $7; C. Plant, $374.50; T. Plimley, Ltd., $205.20; Port Alberni Boat & Launch Works, $19.30; Port Alberni Garage, $27.05; Port Moody Garage, $7; Powell River Co., Ltd., $9.23; Powell River Department Store, $223.98; J. T. Price, $59.05; Provincial Police, $46.80; City of Prince Rupert, $36; Prince Rupert Dry Dock, $866.27; Carried forward $ 27,690 62 $107,116 52 $ 465,770 43 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 147 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought forward $ 27,690 62 $107,116 52 $ 465,770 43 Construction, Purchase, Maintenance of Launches and Autos, including Subsistence of Crews, etc.—Cont'd. Supplies, etc.—Continued. W. Pritchard. $9; E. B. Prowd, $36.07; Public Works Garage, $1,178.69; Putnam, Cosens & AVright, Ltd., $25.75; Qualicum Garage, $9.25; Quesnel Garage, $133.20; G. J. Reading, $10.05; Reliable Garage & Machine Shop, $3.10; Reliable Parking Station, $85.95; Renwick & Cunliffe, Ltd., $131.85; Restmore Manufacturing Co,, Ltd., $44.60; Richards & Miller, $271.64 ; AV. Riley, $5; H. Roberts, $23.10; C. E. Robertson, $22.95; Robertson & Bridge, $159.56; Robertson-Godson Co., Ltd., $761.15; Rock Creek Trading Co., Ltd., $71.70; Roote Auto Tops, $4.50; W. W. Ross, $365.05; J. Rotus, $87; G. Rousell, $33.25; Rowe's Sheet Sletal Works, $21.40; Royal Lumber Co., $9.60; Rupert Table Supply Co., $37.90; Rusch's Garage, $48.37; Rushton's Garage, $58.88; Sampson Hardware Co., $3.45; Sankey & AVhite, $91.24; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $15.40; Scholev Bros., $7.15; G. Schupe, $88.80; J. B. Scott, $49.65; Sechelt Seaside Resort Co., Ltd., $263.98; L. W. Sells, $1; W. Seymour, $4; Shell Co. of California, $4.89; Short Carriage Co., $26.27 ; Sideris & Marsh, $3.50 ; Similkameen Garage, $108.19; Simmons, Ltd., $503.84; Simson, Balkwill & Co., Ltd., $1,449.61; F. E. Sinnott, $319.20; Smedley's Garage, $4.80; G. H. Smith, $13.07; J. Fyfe Smith Co., $1,385.79; Smith-Dollar Co., Ltd., $1.35; Smithers Garage. $160.61; C. C. Snowdon, $48.85; Sparks Co., $257.10; D. Spencer, Ltd., $77.90; W. E. Stanaway, $70.40; Standard Motors, Ltd., $75.47; Staples & Pierson, $31; Star Grocery, $14.98; Steeus, Ltd., $31.47; Sterling Engine Co., $52.25; Stevenson & McDougall, $15.75; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $224.21; R. A'. Stuart, $17.53; W. J. Sutherland, $1.40; E. A. Sweatman, $197.60; P. Sweatman, $29.40; E. Sweet, $2; W. G. Tannhauser, $28; R. Taylor, $63; D. B. Taylor, $2.25 ; Taylor Bros., $73.25; W. J. M. Telfer, $2.35; Telkwa Garage, $6.85; Telkwa Transfer, $13.10; Terrace Motors, $6.60; G. Thorburn, $24.85 ; J. Thompson, $118.62 ; Timlin Bros., $251.24; Tisdalls, Ltd., $33.50; G. D. Tite, $18.60; R. Toynbee. $22.15; Trail Garage Co., Ltd., $41.35; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $23.35; T. C. AL Turner. $3.50; Union Gas Engine Co., $737.11; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $528.02; Union Steamship Co., Ltd., $11.65; Universal Trading Co., $69; Vancouver Drug Co., Ltd., $11.15; Vancouver Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,869.52; Vancouver Machinery Depot, Ltd., $5,122.17; Vancouver Metal Co., $386.10; Vancouver Ship Yard, Ltd., $386.05; F. van Valken- burg, $7.50; F. Varney, $38.30; T. Verhoef, $2.50; Vivian Gas Engine AVorks, $1,043.91; Waldo Garage, $13 ; Waldo Mercantile Co., $2.50 ; Wallace Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Ltd., $2,912.25; G. H. Waller, $61.90; A. H. AVarburton, $35.50; E. Ward, $105.80; Ward Electric & Marine Supply Co., $137.60; S. W. Warren, $374.S5; Waterhouse Carried foncard $ 27,690 62 $107,116 52 $ 465,770 43 O 148 Expenditures, 1st April, 1J23, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought forward $ 27,690 62 $107,116 52 $ 465,770 43 Construction, Purchase, Maintenance of Launches and Autos, including Subsistence of Crews, etc.—Cont'd. Supplies, etc—Continued. & Green, $6.80; AA'atkin's Garage, $330.85; D. Watson, $146.34; F. Watson, $6.45; G. B. Watson, $286.60; Watson's Garage, $55.61; AVeir's Garage, 75c; L. B. Webster, $36; AVestern Oil & Supply Co., $5.75; AVest Transfer Co., $1.22; AVhalen Pulp & Paper Mills, Ltd., $495.23 ; J. B. Willcock, $96.97 ; AVillcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $8.40; B. A..AVilliams Iron AVorks, $80.55; A. R. AVilliams Alachinerv Co., Ltd., $38.09; A. P. W. Williamson, $25; Wilson's Vulcanizing AA'orks. $295.02; AV. Wilton, $155.45; J. AVinslow, $341.50: AVonder Pump & Engine Co., Ltd., $1,702.21; G. M. AVood, $310.10; Wood- Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $9.51; W. J. Woodward, $10; AVoodward's, Ltd., $42.15; T. Yates, $42.76 98,121 49 $125,812 11 Less transferred to Forest Protection Fund ...$42,825 15 Less transferred to Scaling Fund.. 550 00 Less refunds ..; 4,778 40 48,153 55 Total expenditure, Construction, Purchase, Maintenance of Launches, etc — 77,658 56 Rent and Upkeep of District Offices ($4,131.84) : Baker Lumber Co.. $96; R. AL Benson, $10; R. P. Brown, $53; Canadian National Railways, 60c; Carter Bros., $10.50; City of Cranbrook, $12; Cranbrook Cartage & Transfer Co., $77.25; G. L. Davies, $25; Dittmer & Robb, $1.50; T. R. Dixon, $15; A. Eimer, $5.50; Electric Supply Shop. $2.40; Fraser & Mackenzie, $14.95; C. J. Haddon, $37.90; E. F. W. Heath, $132.60; Imperial Oil. Ltd., $5.25; G. Jack- land, $90 ; City of Kamloops. $12.90 ; Jim Kee, $56 ; City of Kelowna, $2.13; Leckie Hardware, Ltd., $1.90; C. R. Lee, $3.85; R. H. Lee, $600; R. Little, $99.50; R. H. Lowry, $75.10; J. G. Macdonald, $7.66; J. Mahood, $40; T. Alalone, $40; G. J. Mayson, $50; Mitchell & Currie, $10.25; Alodel Furniture Co., Ltd., $222; R. Murray, $8; J. B. McKale, $31.50; J. C. McKinnon, $7.50; City of Nanaimo. $12; AV. A. Nisbet, $900; W. E. Noble, $55; O. F. D. Norrington, $12.31; Northern Hardware Co.. $7.14; Okanagan Loan & Investment Trust Co., $360; H. Oldham, $20; P.G.E. Railway, $100; Pacific Mills, Ltd., $113.25; Patmore Bros., $18.40; City of Prince George, $17; Rife's Drug Store, $16.70; Sampson Hardware Co., Ltd.. $4.55; D. C. Sangster, $7.70; C. B. Shives, $360; J. Silcock, $72; G. A. Sim, $6; R. Simpson, $120; S. M. Simpson, $6.30; E. B. Smith, $29.32; P. Sweatman, $4; B. L. Tingley, $5; U.G.G. Sawmills, Ltd., $55; W. H. Vinall, $175; J. B. AVillcock, $25; A. W. Willgress, $4; AV. Wilson, $6.30; Conservation Fund, $1,713 $ 6,082 71 Less transferred to Forest Protection Fund.. 1,950 S7 Total expenditure, Rent and Upkeep of District Offices .... 4,131 84 Carried forward $188,906 92 $ 465,770 43 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 149 V°dte. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought forward $188,906 92 $ 465,770 43 Construction and Alaintenance of Ranger Stations: Canadian National Telegraphs, $38.55 ; Carter Bros. Lumber Co., $15.12; Crane, Ltd., $71.75; E. Dowie, $100; Dumaresque Logging Co., Ltd., $96; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $8.85; Fraser & Mackenzie, $31.35; F. Graham, $17.50; Hunter-Henderson Paint ■ Co., $106.50; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $5.45; C. R. Lee, $1; J. G. Macdonald, $3.55; Marshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., $118.91; A. R. Mawbey, $46.25; Northern Pacific Logging Co., $79.95; P.G.E. Railway, $11.90; Pilkington Bros., Ltd., $3.26; F. P. Rogers, $4,925; Simson-Balkwill Co., Ltd., $9; Vancouver, Lumber Co., Ltd., $15.10; Willcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $43.05 $ 5,748 04 Less transferred to Forest Protection Fund— 2,752 87 Total expenditure, Construction and Alaintenance of Ranger Stations 2,995 17 Wireless Telephones, Installation, Rental of Instruments, etc. ($1,811.91) : L. R. Andrews, $10.90; W. R. Armson, $471.96; Bloedel, Stewart & Welch, Ltd., $4.80; E. S. Brooks, $10.60 ; Canadian Fairbanks-Af orse Co., Ltd., $22.91; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $14.15; Carter Bros. Lumber Co., $20; Central Alotor Transfer Co., $2.05; J. N. Copp Co., Ltd., $17.90; F. Graham, $28; Graham Electric Co., $167.35; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $9.78; J. G. Macdonald, 80c ; Marconi AVireless Telephone Co. of Canada, Ltd., $4,700; Marshall-AVells B.C., Ltd., $130.43; J. A. Alurphy, $216.50; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $27.37; Powell River Co., Ltd., $15.40; Powell River Department Store, $2.80; Sankey & AVhite, $44.61; Sawyer & Simpson, $15; Vancouver Lumber Co., Ltd., $1.75; A'ivian Gas Engine Works, $572.19; Vancouver Drug Co., Ltd., $18.35; A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Ltd., $98.94— $ 6,624 54 Less transferred to Forest Protection Fund $4,811 03 Less refunds 1 60 4,812 63 Total expenditure, AA'ireless Telephones, Installation, Rental of Instruments, etc 1,811 91 Gazette and Newspaper Notices ($9,728.82) : Arrow Lakes News, $50.24; Ashcroft Print Co., Ltd., $23.04; B.C. AVeekly Press, Ltd., $11.20; Cariboo Observer, $77.20; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $498.48; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $3.10; Comox Argus Co., Ltd., $22; Cowichan Leader P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12.48; Cranbrook Courier, $188.80; Creston Review, $40.09; Fernie Free Press, $15.96; Golden Star Publishing Co., $15.04; Grand Forks Sun, $110.60 ; J. W. Grier, $9 ; Interior News, $73.48; Kamloops Telegram. $291.84; Kelowna Courier, $18.29; King's Printer, $2,340.73; Kootenaian, $38.64; Kootenay Times, $13.78; Leader Publishing Co., Ltd., $4.32; The Ledge, $95; Merritt Herald, $62.24; Nechako Chronicle, $85.88; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $146.94; Observer Printshop, $136; Omineca Herald,' $99.16; Penticton Herald, $38.05; Port Alberni News, $18.12; Prince Rupert Daily News, $1,338.60; Princeton Star, $51.80; Record Pub- Carried foncard $193 714 00 $ 465,770 43 O 150 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 174. Expenses (including General Office and Branches)—Continued. Brought forward $193,714 00 $ 465,770 43 Gazette and Newspaper Notices—Continued. lishing Co., Ltd., $5.76; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $60.60; Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $27.98; Rossland Miner, $24.18; Terrace News, $37.84; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $56.70; Trail News, $9.36; Vancouver Daily Province, $1,112.20; Vancouver Sun, $1,237.32; Vernon News P. & P. Co., Ltd.. $59.84; Walker Press, $5.85; The World, Ltd., $1,161.09 $ 9.72S 82 Total expenditure, Gazette and Newspaper Notices 9,728 82 Incidentals ($5,542.30) : N. J. Baker, $28.89; C. Barbour, $8; Campbell's Storage Co., Ltd., $24.40; Canadian Bank of Commerce, 95c.; Canadian National Express, $372.77; Canadian National Railways, $11.70; C.P.R. Co., $36.63; Central Transfer, $190.59; J. L. Colbert, $18.53; Cowichan Leader P. & P. Co., Ltd., $23.04; Cranbrook Foundry & Alachine Shop, $30; G. L. Davies, $16; Ditto, Inc., $1.13; Dominion Express Co., $910.53; S. O. Elder, $11.85; E. & N. Railway Co., $3.28; W. R. Flumerfelt, $1.30; L. Frank, $8.70; G.T.P. Coast Steamship Co., Ltd., $4.73; G.W.V.A., $60; C. J. Haddon, 75c; K. Hansen, $16; Harris Transfer, $7; E. F. W. Heath, $19.65; J. Jenkinson, $8; Kamloops Telegram, $14.07; J. Kehoe, $8; King's Printer, $166; Land Registry Office, $10.60; Letson & Burpee, Ltd., $2,507.27; Lindsay's Cartage, $25.51; W. Lowry, $7.12; J. A. Mahood, $43.70; Mellor Bros., Ltd., $16; Merritt Herald, $24.96; K. W. Mitchell, $13.50; W. L. Muir, $1.25; R. Murray, $24.10; T. F. McKechnie, $8.90; McTavish Bros., $243.19 ; National Drug & Chemical Co., $2.88; Nelson Iron Works, $374; Pacific Cartage, Ltd., $7.60; Pascoe & Co., Ltd., $8.75; Pemberton & Son, $13.15; Princeton Star, $12.96; Registrar of Joint- stock Companies, $1; Reliable Transfer, $1.25; Rush Transfer & Storage, $28.75; J. J. Skinner, $2; Squamish Produce Exchange, $48.82; telegrams, $18.23; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $14.85; A'ancouver Daily Province, $12.80; Vancouver Sun, $15.60; R. I. Van der Byl, $10; Victoria Baggage Co., $1.75; T. Williamson & Co., $10.02; The AVorld, Ltd., $30.80 $ 5,543 80 Less refunds 1 50 Total expenditure, Incidentals 5.542 30 Total expenditure, General Expenses 208,985 12 175. Forest Protection Fund. Government's contribution to Forest Protection Fund $300,000 00 Government's proportion of special levy to meet deficit in Forest Protection Fund as provided in subsection (4) of section 125 of the " Forest Act" 338,100 00 ^ Total, Vote 175 $638,100 00 Statutory Expenditure. "Forest Act Amendment Act, 1921," Sec. 19 (2). Government's contribution, being dollar for dollar on the amount ' of arrears collected during the fiscal year ended March 31st, 1924— 4,215 46 Total contributions to Forest Protection Fund 642.315 46 Carried foncard : $1,317,071 01 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 151 . .— Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF LANDS—Continued. Brought forward $1,317,071 01 176. Lumber Trade Extension. Salaries ($10,261.51) : Transfer from Vote 172, being amount chargeable to Lumber Trade Extension $ 8,652 00 Lumber Commissioners : J. R. Cosgrove $166 93 W. Turnbull $1,442 58 1,609 51 Expenses ($20,299.75) : $ 10,261 51 Travelling Expenses: L. L. Brown, $2,957.09; J. R. Cosgrove, $398.30; A. E. Roberts, $58.90; W. Turnbull, $149.85 3,564 14 Miscellaneous Supplies and Expenses: American Lumberman, $6; Architectural Press, Ltd., $95.93; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $2.30; British Builder, $86.03; B.C. Lumberman, $70; B.C. Telephone Co., $7.60; British Empire Forestry Conference, $5,000; L. L. Brown (sundry accounts), $72.41; Campbell-Gray, Ltd., $106.09; Canada Electric Co., $31.46; C.N. Express Co., $11.15; C.P.R. Co.. $93.35; Clyde Sheet Metal AVorks, $13; Central Transfer, $1.73; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Commercial Photo Co., $108.75; Commercial Travellers' Association, $3,083.30; J. R. Cosgrove (sundry accounts), $590.15; Cress-Dale Photo Co., $9.82; Dominion Express Co., $65.65; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $7.50; T. Eaton Co., Ltd., $89.65; E. Fleming, $50.55; Forest Products Laboratory, $211.58; G.N.AV. Telegraphs, $13.59; Guild Housing, Ltd., $38.19; Gulf Coast Lumberman, $3 ; Harcourt Hamment & Co., $31.53 ; J. Heywood, Ltd., $4.85; Holmes Projector Co., $109.88; Industrial & Educational Publishing Co., Ltd., $5.40; Kingston Road Lumber Co., $93; D. Kinsey, $13.30; W. J. Laceby, $23.22; J. E. LeWars, $1,762.71; Moore-Whittington Lumber Co., $18; MacLean Building Reports, Ltd., $172; AlcTavish Bros., $12.97; H. E. Nelson, $290; News Publishing Co., $6; Pacific Coast Lumberman, $72; Pacific Coast Shingleman, $50; P. J. Parsons, Ltd., $727.50; J. Poulton, $240; W. Rider & Son, $27.64; Receiver- General of Canada, $1,554; A. E. Roberts (sundry accounts), $1,195.51; J. C. Scott Co., Ltd., $24; W. L. Sommerville, $97.44; Timberman, $3.50; Times, London, England, $258.87; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Toronto Motor Car Co., Ltd., j $10 ; Vancouver Sun, $6 ; Warren & McDonnell, $100 ; P. Webb & Co., $71.34; West Coast Lumberman, $4.33; AVestern Lumberman, $134.31; AVilliamson Film Printing Co., $47.89; E. G. Wood, $10.79; Wooden Shingle, Ltd., $2; World, $6; E. H. Yeigh, $76.85 17,155 61 $ 30.981 26 By cash '. 420 00 Total expenditure, Lumber Trade Extension 30,561 26 177. Reconnaissance : Growth Studies and Cruising. Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $4; J. L. Alexander, $355.23; G. C. Allen, $206.95; E. AV. Anderson, $14; Anglo-B.C. Packing Co., Ltd., $17.35; Armstrong's Department Store, $21.95; P. M. Barr, $998.23; E. Bashaw Lumber Co., Ltd., $25; Bayley & Kennedy, $40.75; J. L. Bennett, $32.55; H. Benny, $10.50; W. Bexon Co., $152.71; Bloedel, Stewart & AVelch, $32; M. Bovd, $230; H. E. Bramston- Cook, $287.18; B.C. Assay & Chemical Supply Co., $334.45; B.C. ALUs Timber & Trading Co., $48.70; A. H. Bromley, $97.90; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $3; Burroughs, AA'ellcome & Co., $5; R. Cameron, $41.15 ; A. Campbell. $4; A. B. Campbell, $42; Canada Drug & Book Co., Ltd., $8.15; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $87.50; Canadian National Express Co.. Ltd., $19.23; C.N. Railways, Carried forward $1,347,632 27 O 152 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJ1ENT OF LANDS—Continued, 177. Reconnaissance : Growth Studies and Cruising—Continued. Brought forward $1,347,632 27 $121.20; Cariboo Trading Co., $5.75; K. Carlisle, $291.30; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $488.89; S. T. Coates, $51.50; D. Cochrane, $2.25; A. E. Collins, $578.99; Comox Logging & Railway Co., $38; Cowichan Merchants, Ltd., $16.45; Crown Timber Agent, 65c; M. Cunningham, $180; A. E. Dalgas, $164.70; J. M. Daniels, $2.10; F. G. Dawson, $1,537.20; R. B. Dawson, $8.45; A. G. Deighton, $9.85; Dominion Express Co., $1.65; Dominion Telegraphs, $4.40; C. Domoney, $30.85; E. Dougherty, $25; S. J. Dumaresq, $5.35; J. Dunn, $11.75; Elk Bay Timber Co., Ltd., $53.10; J. Emerson, $838.90; T. W. Falconer. $34.50; J. Ferguson, $16.50; Filion. Ltd.. $9.65; R. A. Fisher, $431.17; T. Forbes, $7.85; V. Franks, $18.90; R. Fraser, $144.55; J. A. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $50.30; Fraser & Mackenzie, $1,624.35; G. F. Frost, $4.50; H. ii. Furniss, $15; J. P. Gaffney, $117; E. H. Garman, $342.39; E. S. Gibson, $30.75; Goodman Supply Co., $10.20; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $2,088.20; Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co., $59.45; E. E. Gregg, $1,537.89; Harrison & Co., $2; Hawkins & Hayward, $26.35; Hecate Straits Towing Co., Ltd., $6.61; Hemmingsen Logging Co., Ltd., $13; Howe & McNulty, $152.98; Hudson's Bay Co., $4.95; J. F. Hume, $50.05; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $388.87; Interior Transportation Co., $39.75; International Timber Co., Ltd., $41; Ivel's Pharmacy, $105.50; James Logging Co., Ltd., $12; J. H. Jenkins, $282.64; J. V. Jenkins, $4.80; D. B. Jennings, $40; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $903.35; L. A. Johnson, $120.50; Johnston Bros., $8.75; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $39.06; Kaslo Transfer Co., $33; King Folding Canvas Boat Co., $58.10; F. Koser, $3; D. F. Laidlaw. $53.75; T. C. Lee, $12.15; Leith Bros. Hardware, $37.20; Letson & Burpee, Ltd., $46.50; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage, $2; E. Lipsett, $37.50; D. Lowden, $26.50; L. Lyle, $8; E. C. Macdonald, $12.10; A. Alac- dougall, $18.75; Macpherson & Teetzel. $25.36; E. C. Manning, $44.80; S. E. Marling, $638.81; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $8; T. J. Martin, $53.20; S. G. Marwick, $26.50; H. A. Masters, $112.50; A. Meiss, $321.05; B. Jliller, $4; F. AV. Moersch, $11.70; Monroe Calculating Machines, $510; AV. Morgan, $19.65; A. J. Mulcahy, $49.30; A. MacDougall, $16.10; R. H. MacEachran, $15; P. McDonald, $90.15; J. P. McKinney, $23.90; F. A. McKirdy, $5; D. C. AIcLaren, $19.75; N. AL McLean, $186.70; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $45; A. M. AlcPhatter, $162.30; AIcRae Bros., $19.13; R. B. McTaggart, $6.50; McTavish Bros., $30.09; National Drug & Chemical Co., $42.20; C. A. Nelson, $51; Nelson Hardware Co., $11.50; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $58; G. Neubauer, $294.62; F. Norris & Sons. $10.50; Northern Hardware Co., $149.64; H. Oldham, $9.10; Ormes, Ltd., $11.05; C. D. Orchard, $1,082.74; P.G.E. Railway Co.. $7.33; S. Palmer, $107.10; A. J. Patenaude, $60.50; C. Perrin, $4.65; J. Phillips & Co., $82.52; C. Pigeon, $38.60; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $31.44; H. Purdy, $32.60; Quesnel Garage & Blacksmith Shop, $28; A. M. Richmond, $41.70; W- S. Ritchie. $33; G. F. Roberts, $7.59; A. Robertson, $64.95; G. T. Robinson, $6.50; Scholey Bros., $20.55; F. B. Sexsmith, $26; Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co., $16.80; A. Sheret, Ltd., $78.01; J. J. Smith, $2.50; W. J. Smith, $100.60; Smith & Champion. $22; F. Southern, $25; S. A. Speers, $151.40; Star Grocery, $424.06; AV. W. Stevens, $366.40; J. Stewart, $28.65; Storey & Campbell, $37; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $1.55; A. T. Stuart, $37.95; Tahkina Lumber Co., $18.25; R. M. Telford, $36.30; C. Ternan, $32.85; L. Tinmusket, $80; Tisdalls, Ltd., $3; W. G. Thompson, $9.85; G. B. Tweed, $22.30; Union Oil Co., $111.41; Union Steamship Co., Ltd., $20.70; A'ancouver Drug Co., Ltd., $3.30; A'ancouver Gas Co., Ltd., $8.59; J. C. E. Walker, $36.85; W. A. Ward, $24.20; Ward Electric & Marine Supply Co., $4.10; C. W. Webster, $165.60; West Transfer Co., 50c; T. T. Weyenberg, $30; Whitman Logging Co., $24.35; Carried forward $1,347,632 27 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 153 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 177. Reconnaissance : Growth Studies and Cruising—Continued. Brought forward $1,347,632 27 F. C. AViggins, $255; A. W. AVillgress, $10; Williams Lake Meat Market, $36; C. Woodrow, $26.30; F. Woodrow, $18.75; Wood- Vallance Hardware Co., $77.02 ; R. K. Wyllie, $32.75 ; H. Yamashita, $1; pay-lists, $24,601.44 $ 48,461 82 By cash 226 59 . Total expenditure, Reconnaissance, etc 48,235 23 178. Insect Damage : Investigation and Control. Adams River Lumber Co., Ltd., $26.20; H. C. Anderson, $4.50; Armstrong's Department Store, $2,096.80; P. Burns & Co., $91.25; E. Christie, $16.50; F. P. Cook Estate, $173.58; J. Craig, $441.67; Dominion Express, $18.80; Empress Garage, $59.61; W. B. Ewart, $409.72; F. W. Gilchrist, $10; A. E. Howse Co., Ltd., $375.69; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $116; Kettle Valley Railway, $11.25; G. H. Limpus, $614.53; R. Little, $5.75; Merritt Lumber Yard, $2.92; E. A. Morrisy, $310.87; C. Mcintosh, $115.92; J. J. McKay, $810.41; Neil. Cryderman & Kennedy, $826; Nicola Pine Mills, Ltd., $899.08; Nicola Valley Meat Market, $1,307.16; M. Olsen, $84.95; W. E. Potter, $54.55; 'Princeton Drug & Book Store, $23.95; A. B. Roberts, $49.75; A. Stratton, $94.15; Thomas Bros., $704.76; Turner & Gellatly, $84.96; D. Wallace. $12; E. R. AA'illiams, $40; G. E. Winter, $605.32; H. Woolford, $1.50; pay-lists, $14,795.31 .... $ 25,295 41 By cash 33 15 Total expenditure, Insect Damage, etc 25,262 26 179. Grazing: Range Improvement. Grazing Range Improvement Fund, authority chap. 30, sec. 11, 1919 2,949 00 181- AVater Surveys. Salaries ($8,972.49) : Engineers: H. A. Gahan $1,840 00 J. R. Grant $717 74 $ 2,557 74 Assistant Engineer G. W. Templeton 1.750 00 Pay-lists 4,664 75 $ 8,972 49 Expenses ($8,692.63) : Travelling Expenses: J. H. Beley, $17.10; J. Bernal, $51.61; AV. J. E. Biker, $37.35 ; W. Blane, $792.56; R. G. Fitzsimmons, $95.05 ; H. N. Gahan, $529.85; A. Oilman, $14.85; J. R. Grant. $141.10; A. G. Hatton, $450.54; D. W. Hodsdon, $696.41; F. W. Knew- stubb, $814.08; J. C. Macdonald, $6; E. J. Maguire, $17.90; T. Midgley, $54.60; M. McKay, $14.10; C. AV. Sanders, $351.47; C. Varcoe, $33.50; M. AVatkinson, $30.45 4,148 52 Miscellaneous: Aitchison & Co., Ltd., $24.36; H. E. Belknap, $6; F. K. Bennett, $9.45; B.C. Fishing & Packing Co., Ltd., $135.45; Brooks-Scanlon-O'Brien. Ltd., $217.93; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $3.40; A. B. Campbell, $397.87; C.P.R., $5.21; Carter Electric Co., Ltd., $16.65; Central Motor Transfer Co., $11.95; Cleland- Bell Engraving Co., $748.54; Clinton Garage. $34.26; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $13; Commercial Photo Co., $8; Creston Auto & Supply Co., $47.95; AV. DesJardins, $110; Dominion Express Co., $5.31; M. Dumond, $16.30; W. J. Dunsieth, $59.75; R. Edwards, $12.80; E. Fleming, $90.18; H. Fleming, $98.46; R. Carried forward $ 13,121 01 $1,424,078 76. 0 154 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 181. 182. 183. 184. 185. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. Water Surveys—Continued. 13,121 01 $1,424,078 5,664 98 76 64 00 00 52 Expenses—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Fraser, $17.20; Fraser & McKenzie, $100.76; Glenn & Son, $1.50; G. Glover, $60; F. Goertz, $3.15; Good Hope Cannery, .$12.65; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $39.96; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $80.76; 'Kamloops Hardware Co., $6.20; Kamloops Alotor Co., $37.15; Kelly-Douglas Co., $254.70; H. O. Kirkham & Co., $26.92; Leckie Hardware Co., $1.45; T. W. Ledingham, $2.25; I. Lewis, $20; M. JIajerus, $224.10; W. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $14.75; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $38.09; E. B. Marvin & Co., $8.65; A. H. Maynard, $1.41; T. Midgley, $4; W. J. Moore, $105; T. J. AlcCracken, $22.69; H. S. McCreath, $3; P. Mc- Dougal, $15.85 ; McKenzie Co., Ltd., $9.45 ; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $86.36; McTavish Bros., $29.70; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $31.36 ; Nelson Hardware Co., $96.33; Nelson Transfer Co., 50c; H. M. Nugent & Co., $3; F. P. Osborn, $11.50; postage, $1; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $12.08; Public Works Garage, $315.06; E. Pulford, $25; Pacific Mills, Ltd.. $612.21; P. & W. Groceteria, $67.50; T. Rogers, $7; Shell Co., $18.87; B. Smith, $59.25; S. A. Speers, $29.25; Strains, Ltd., $16.20; A. C. Taylor Co., $4.40; F. Thornley $24.70; Thulin Bros., $6S.20; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $8.43; Turpel Jlarine Railway Co., $127.75; A'ancouver Daily Province, $19.20; A'ancouver Drug Co., $2.75; Vancouver Shipyards, Ltd., $296.25; Vancouver Sun, $21.20; Victoria Baggage Co., $2.75; C. W. Walton, $20; T. H. Waters & Co., $43.96; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $5.05; Wilson Grocery Co., $16.05; pay-lists (Gauge-readers) $397.66 $ 18,785 99 1,120 87 17,665 British Columbia Hydrometric Survey. Leupold Voelpel & Co $699 72 ; R. G. Swan $6,561.92 $ 7,261 64 7,261 Rainfall and Climatic Statistics. 310 0C 310 Irrigation Convention. "Soldiers' Land Act, 1918," Sec. 5 (e)—Incidental Expenses. Salaries ($7,151.30) : Manager of Nursery R. Simpson $ Assistants * C A Charlton $666 77 L. J. Hannam $220 00 500 2,100 00 2,181 93 2,869 37 A. R. Gayton 550 00 H. Hedley 745 16 7,151 30 $1,449,815 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 155 \°;t°f SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued, 185. " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918," Sec. 5 (e)—Incidental Expenses— Continued. Brought foncard $ 7,151 30 $1,449,815 52 Expenses ($1,995.18) : Travelling, expenses: J. W. Clark, $237.12; H. Hedley. $9.35; J. E. Kenny, $50.01; R. Simpson, $158.02; R. G. Tait, $26.10; F. A<"enables, $41.90; W. G. Wilkins, $23.14 545 64 Aliscellaneous: Department of Agriculture, $1,051.69; J. K. Anderson, $24.55; Arnott & Simpson, 50c; W. Baer, $12.75; C. Bernard, $2; C. R. Brophy, $5.94; C.P.R. Co., $118.95; C. D. Collen, $13.27; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $168.35; Community Lumber Co., Ltd., $71.97; Crawford-Harris Advertising Service, $1,954.19; J. Davies, $55; A. Dicken, $40; Dominion Telegraphs, $34.43; Fairweather Hardware, $19.91; A. Fleming, $16; H. Fleming, $32.20; G.W.V.A., $25; Greenhill Sales Agency, Ltd., $42; W. B. Griffin, $64.50; W. Haynes, $40; A. S. Huxtable, $92.50; E. E. Johnstone, $14.85; Johnston Hardware, $6; C. Jones, $15.41; Kelly Confection Co., Ltd., $155.31; Airs. Kelsey, $22.95 ; Kerr, Ltd., $91.25; Kettle Valley Railway, $184.51; King's Printer, $416.50; F. H. Latimer, $4.55; Lawrence & Ede, $4.70; Layritz Nurseries, $426; Lewis & Boone, $1.25; Libbv, McNeill & Libby, $10.79; C. S. Maloan, $79.38; A. H. Maynard, $19.60; A. F. McDonald, $20.55; Mclnnes Garage, 50c.; McTavish Bros., $14.27; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., $40.53 ; Oliver Athletic Association, $100; Oliver Transfer, $23.95; Penticton Co-op. Growers, $35.75; Penticton Herald, $15.30; Penticton Ice & Cold Storage Co., $35.75; postage, $20; W. B. Raincock, $12.50; Ritchie Bros., & Co., $72.50; H. L. Scougall, $60.35; H. W. D. Smith, $71.15; R. W. Smith, $9.10; Southern Okanagan Irrigation System, $183.60; S.O. Supply Co., Ltd., $41.70; C. A. C. Steward, $3.50; R. B. Thompson, $20; Times P. & P. Co.. Ltd., $65.33; J. Warren, $30; Washington Nursery Co., $702.79; W. G. AVilkins, $6 ; World, Ltd., $30 6.953 87 $ 14,650 81 By cash 5,504 33 Total expenditure, " Soldiers' Land Act "—Incidental Expenses 9,146 4S 186. Land Surveys. B.C. Affleck, $4,328.38 ; J. Agnew, $61.80 ; R. P. Bishop, $5,823.25 ; G. K. Burnett, $252.34; J. H. Bushnell, $463.75; J. F. Campbell, $7,499.16; Campbell's Storage & Moving Co., Ltd., $3.50; L. S. Cokely, $5,289.92; J. Davidson, $8,509.48; H. D. Dawson, $4,192.89; Department of National Defence, $80.48; F. A. Devereux, $543.05; G. M. Downton, $6,204.95; W. S. Drewry, $768.50; H. McN. Fraser, $3,343.25; F. Goertz, $38; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $39.25; A. H. Green, $556.75; P. W. Gregory, $4,865.58; R. W. Haggen, $4,664.51; D. H. Harris, $406.35; M. W. Hewett, $5,235.11; H. M. T. Hodgson, $1,244,92; W. J. H. Holmes, $5,888.53; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $12; J. C. A. Long, $301.75; J. Mahoney, $2.55; E. B. Marvin & Co., $2.50; A. H. Maynard, $94; AV. C. Jlerston, $7,296.61; P. M. Alonckton, $5.442.68; B. A. Moorhouse, $4,082.06; F. O. Morris, $170; S. S. McDiarmid, $978.15; D. McDougall, $1,465.65; C. L. Roberts, $137.50; H. II. Roberts, $8,674.44; V. Schjelderup, $7,565.02; C. M. Shaw, $1,215.83; Surveyor-General of Dominion Lands, Ottawa, $12; F. C. Swannell, Carried forward $1,458,962 00 O 156 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF LANDS—Continued. 186. Land Surveys —Continued. Brought forward $1,458,962 00 $8,856.04; Third & Dundas, $100; C. E. Tildesley, $14; J. T. Underbill, $9,169.47; J. A. Walker, $251; H. E. Whyte, $3,675.21; O. B. N. Wilkie, $9,289.73; A. E. Wright, $12,391.65 $151,503 54 By cash 4,087 53 Total expenditure, Land Surveys 147,416 01 187. PlIOTO-TOPOGRAPIIICAL SURVEYS. Department of the Interior, Ottawa, $10,226.88; H. Fleming, $248.50; F. Goertz, $23; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co.. $5.30; G. J. Jackson, $8,643; A. H. Maynard, $513.50; R. D. McCaw, $10,299.15; Stapledon & Carter, Ltd., $6.15 $ 29,965 48 Total expenditure, Photo-topographical Surveys 29,965 48 188. Lithograph Maps. M. H. Barry, $5; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $5,950.05; A. Cowan & Sons, Ltd., $4,010.92; City of Fernie, $2; H. N. Gahan, $15; T. N. Hibben & Co., $5.08; Island Blue Print & Jiap Co., $15.50; D. McN. Lowe, $3; L. C. Lytton, $6.66; McTavish Bros., $608.70; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $455.58; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $53.60; Vancouver Map & Blue Print Co., $30.10 $ 11.161 19 Total expenditure, Lithograph Maps 11,161 19 189. Refunds under " Land Act." H. P. Stevens 20 00 190. Refunds under " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1920." J. L. Baker, $33.80; A. D. Bridges, $4.10; F. R. Bridges, $4.10; B.C. Timberlands, Ltd., $135.63; A. B. Chapin, $4; G. A. Clark, $7.40; A. O. Dahlberg. $3.93; J. J. Fowler, $15; M. G. Hartman, $3.70; H. R. Hinton, $4.10; B: Hodkin. $1.55; W. N. Jaeck, $80; E. James, $S.85; E. Johnson, $2.95; J. F. Kennedy, $100; F. Kidd, $263.75; J. Litzenberger, $6.90; J. J. Miller, $120; J. A. MacRae, $184.15; J. E. & M. C. McCaulay, $1.87; A. McKinnell, $1.90; D. McKinnon, $30; A. Olsen, $1.25; H. F. Parke, $407.50; Premier Gold Alining Co., Ltd., $5; L. Robertson. $68.75; R. Saranovich, $1.42; J. Steiner, Jr.. $2.40; A. Stewart, $2.75; J. T. Storey, $30; H. H. Welda, $16.70 ,- $ 1553 45 Total, Vote 190 1.553 45 191. Publicity. Alice Arm & Anyox Herald, $118; Arrow Lakes News, $106.75; Ashcroft Print Co., Ltd., $132; B.C. A'eterans' Weekly, Ltd., $252; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $247.50; Cariboo Observer, $66.75; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $117; Comox Argus Co.; Ltd., $127; Country Life in B.C., $128; Cranbrook Courier, $190.35; Cranbrook Herald, $49; Creston Review, $136.50; Cumberland Islander, $134.75; Fernie Free Press. $137.25; Grand Forks Sun, $140.50; Interior News, $173.50; Kamloops Telegram, $272.50; King's Printer, $414; Kitsilano Times. $265; Kootenaian. $137.25; Kootenay Times, $2.75; Ledge, $137.25; Alerritt Herald, $137.25; Nechako Chronicle, $126.75; Observer P. & P. Co., Ltd., $137; Observer Printshop, $58.50; Omineca Herald, $137; Penticton Carried forward - $1,649,078 13 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 157 Vote' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF LANDS—Continued. 191. Publicity—Continued. Brought forward $1,649,078 13 Herald, $274.50; Port Alberni P. & P. Co., Ltd., $52.50; Portland Canal News, $132.15; Prince Rupert Daily News, Ltd., $269; Princeton Star, $136.50; Puritan, $49.50; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $138.75; Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $137.25; S. H. Samuels & Son, $112; Terrace News, $137; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $60; Tranquillian, $50; Truth, $79.50 : $ 5,710 75 Total expenditure, Publicity 5,710 75 • 192. General Investigations. Hon. T. D. Pattullo. $1,004.35; Surveyor-General, $1,874.42; W. Turnbull, $245.21 $ 3,123 98 Total expenditure, General Investigations 3,123 98 192a. Immigration. Central Interior Printing Co., $3; J. W. Clark, $1,329.99; H. Fleming, $3; AV. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $13.13; H. P. Hodges, $1,500; Kamloops-Standard Sentinel, $4; King's Printer, $19.70; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $142.55; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $7.50; Penticton Herald, $4; Prince Rupert Daily News, Ltd., $6; Salvation Army, $6,000; telegrams, $170.49; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $1.50; A'ancouver Daily Province, $6; pay-lists, correspondents, $282 $ 9,492 86 Total expenditure, Immigration 9,492 86 193. Contingencies. Ashcroft Printing Co., Ltd., $2.80; H. G. Atkinson, $85; Central Interior Printing Co., $6.75; Chilliwack Progress, $16; J. H. Fynn, $10; M. Harris. $84 ; D. H. Helkenberg, $8; O. J. Hofl'stron, $21.50; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $302 ; Kamloops Telegram, $44.64 ; King's Printer, $365; J. D. Moore, $3; P. J. Jloran, $214; P. AlcLellan, $17.50; J. B. Peebles, $23.24; Portland Canal News, $23.92; Prince Rupert Daily News, Ltd., $108; A. S. W. Prowse, $8; J. W. Smith, $264.45; Vancouver Daily Province, $7; A'ancouver Sun, $7.20; AVorld, Ltd., $7.20; A. E. AVright, $15; British Empire Forestry Conference expenses, $2,408.02 $ 4,052 22 Total expenditure, Contingencies 4,052 22 Statutory Expenditures. " Townsite Proportionate Allotment Act," Chap. 69, 1918. City of Vancouver 2,614 48 Special Warrant No. 6. Re Japanese Disaster. Associated Timber Exporters, Ltd.. $35,243.88; Big Bay Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,072.44; Canadian Government Merchant Marine, $1,575.19; G. Little, $713.65; H. R. MacAlillan Export Co., Ltd., $78.75; G. W. Nickerson Co., Ltd., $1,272.77; Pacific Stevedoring & Contracting Co., Ltd., $64.87; Shingle Alanu- facturers Association of B.C., $3,977.39 43.998 94 Total expenditure, Department of Lands $1,718,071 36 0 158 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 194. DEPARTJ1ENT OF JUNES. Minister's Office. Salaries $9,540) : Minister of Alines: Hon. AV. Sloan $ 7,500 00 Secretary R. Dunn, Jr 2,040 00 $ 9,540 00 Expenses ($2,766.27) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Financial Times, $2; B.C. Telephone Co., $259.49; Canada Newspaper Co., Ltd., $9; C.P.R. Co., $189.56; Cariboo Observer, $2; Canadian Historical Review, $7; Canadian Review Co., $8.33; Canadian Parliamentary Guide, $6; Colliery Guardian Co., $7.76; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Commercial Photo Co., $98; Cowichan Leader, $2; Cranbrook Studio, $1.30; Creston Review, $2.50; Dalhousie Review, $2; Dominion Express Co., $4.20; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $3.82; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $84.78; G.W.V.A., $2; Industrial & Educational Publishing Co., Ltd., $5; King's Printer, $401.36; Kootenaian, $2; Ladysmith Chronicle, $1.50; Lands Department, $4.50; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $99.60; Alerritt Herald, $2.50; Mining & Engineering Record, $3 ; Mining Alagazine, $3; Alining Truth, $3.20; Moore Publishing Co., $3; Morning Bulletin, $7.60; J. Mortimer & Son, $5.25; MacLean Publishing Co., Ltd., $5; Nanaimo Daily Herald, $12; Nelson Daily News, $6; Omineca Herald, $6; postage. $40.06; Prince Rupert Daily News, $6; Port Alberni P. & P. Co., Ltd., $6; Revelstoke Review. $5 ; Spokesman Review, $1; The Times, London, England, $10.25; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $6; Trail News, $2; United Typewriter Co., $15; Vancouver Daily Province, $6; Vancouver Sun, $6; Vernon News, $2.50; The World, Ltd., $6 1,386 06 Travelling Expenses: Hon. W. Sloan 1,380 21 Total expenditure, Minister's Office 12,306 27 195. General Office. Salaries ($8,023.45) : Deputy Minister -R. F. Tolmie j Chief Clerk and Gold Commissioner.-R. J. Steenson Clerk P. J. Mulcahy Stenographers : V. M. Dixon $ 26 00 H. S. Rourke $70 00 L. M. Macklin 900 00 G. Seale 81 66 Office-boy K. Blakey Expenses ($8,838.81) : Office Supplies, etc.: Alice Arm & Anyox Herald, $45; B.C. Financial Times, $75; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $60; B.C. Telephone Co., $158.29; C.P.R. Co., $28.93; Cariboo Observer, $45; Central Interior Printing Co., $45; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Dominion Express Co., $7.26; Diggon's, 50c; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $3.40; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $12.01; G.N.AV. Telegraphs, $74.33; Industrial & Educational Publishing Co., $43.76; Interior News, $105; King's Printer, $823.29; Lands Department, $12.50; The Ledge, $52; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $75; Mining Truth, $73.54; Moore Publishing Co.. $60; Omineca Herald, $60; Portland Canal News, $60; postage, $959; Reliable Auto Express, 75c; C. B. Simonds, $60; Times P. & P. Co., 3.999 96 1,800 00 817 76 1,077 66 328 07 $ 8,023 45 Carried forward $ 8,023 45 $ 12 306 27 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 159 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 195. 196. 197. DEPARTJ1ENT OF MINES—Continued. General Office—Continued. Brought foncard _ $ Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Ltd., $6; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $30; Waites' Key Shop, $1.50; Weiler Bros., Ltd., 40c; Western Canada Coal Review, $30; Western Electric Co., Ltd., $6; Westman Press, Ltd., $63 Printing and Binding, etc : King's Printer, $5,525.55; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $230.40 $ By cash 8,023 45 $ 3,090 96 5,755 95 12,306 27 16,862 26 • 37,775 77 16,870 36 8 10 Mines Inspection Branch. Salaries ($25,299.10) : Chief Inspector of Alines G. Wilkinson $ Inspectors: 3. G. Biggs $2,100 00 J. AlacDonald $2,100 00 H. Devlin 2,640 00 T. J. Shenton 2,100 00 T. R. Jackson 2,280 00 R. Strachan 2,820 00 H. H. Johnstone 1,980 00 Inspectors and Examiners : J. Dickson $2,400 00 H. E. Aiiard $2,400 00 Stenographers : C. Hicks $130 00 E. A. Pye 682 50 Expenses ($12,476.67) : ' Office Supplies, etc: J. G. Biggs, $26.15; B.C. Telephone Co., $387.68; C.P.R. Telegraph Co., $17.11; Coal Age, $3; Colliery Guardian Co., Ltd., $15.12; H. Devlin, $12; J. Dickson, $31; Dominion Express Co., $26.10; W. S. Fraser & Co., $6.28; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $252.90; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $13.75; Hughes-Owens Co., Ltd., $20; T. R. Jackson, $24.73; King's Printer, $655.71; Kootenay Telephone Lines, Ltd., $98.44; Lands Department, $12.95; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $20.73; H. E. Miard, $36.35; J. MacDonald, $42.85; McGraw-Hill Co., $13.90; postage, $100.36; City of Prince Rupert, $56; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $2.65; Department of Public Works, $43.75; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $20.25; T. J. Shenton, $38.80; R. Strachan (rent allowance), $240; R. Strachan (sundry accounts), $32.26; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $15; Victoria Baggage Co., $2.35; T. AVall & Sons, Ltd., $1.77 Travelling Expenses: J. G. Biggs, $426.10; H. Devlin, $308.01; J. Dickson, $1,456.60; T. R. Jackson, $674.19; H. H. Johnstone, $1,078.15; H. E. Aiiard. $1,114.40; J. MacDonald, $1,042.75; T. J. Shenton, $1,524.95 ; R. Strachan, $1,293.40; G. AVilkinson, $734.18; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $554 Total expenditure, Mines Inspection Branch 3,666 60 16,020 00 4,800 00 812 50 25,299 10 2,269 94 10,206 73 Bureau of Mines. Salaries ($12,699.42) : Provincial Mineralogist W. F. Robertson $ 4,239 96 2,640 00 1,560 00 2,979 96 1,279 50 Assist. Assayer and Public Analyst-..D. E. Whittaker Laboratory Assistant J. Adams Clerks: H. T. Nation $1,779 96 H. Pearson . .. $1,200 00 Janitors: S. Norman $1,260 00 E. Perkins - 19 50 Carried foncard $ 12 699 42 $ 66,944 30 O 160 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°o'te? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF MINES—Continued. 197. Bureau of Mines—Continued. Brought forward $ 12,699 42 $ 66,944 30 Expenses ($1,767.30) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Assay & Chemical Supply Co., Ltd., $195.65; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $4.23; B.C. Government Liquor Vendor, $51.50; B.C. Telephone Co., $156.20; C.P.R. Co., $22.47; Carter Electric Co., Ltd., $2.06; Dominion Express Co., $10.41; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $1.12; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd.. 60c; E. Fleming, $93.50; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $19.53; G.N.W. Telegraph Co.. $27.45; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $9.68; Ivel's Pharmacy, $4.85; King's Printer, $214.08; H. O. Kirkham & Co., Ltd., $8.90; Lands Department, $14.88; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $2.45; F. Mellor, $6; McGraw-Hill Book Co., $17.33; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $20; J. Pendray & Sons, $6; postage, $148.54; Public Works Department, $6; , Reliable Transfer Co., $13.62; C. B. Simonds, $20; Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., $6.77; Society of Chemical Industry, $11.11; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $162.24; Turner, Beeton & Co., Ltd., $9.94; United Typewriter Co.. Ltd., $30; Victoria Gas Co., Ltd., $183.74 1,485 85 Travelling Expenses : AV. F. Robertson 281 45 Total expenditure, Bureau of Alines 14.466 72 198. Mine-rescue and Training Stations. Salaries ($4,920) : Instructors and Caretakers: J. T. Puckey $1,380 00 W. C. Stone $ 720 00 J. D. Stewart 1,440 00 J. Thomson 1,380 00 $ 4,920 00 Expenses ($7,364.66) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $170.25; C.P.R. Co., $8.28; Dominion Express Co., $7.43; City of Fernie, $84.45; Fernie Cartage, $2; A. T. Hamilton. $5.50; King's Printer. $51.90; Kootenay Telephone Lines. Ltd., $77.50; McGraw-Hill Co., $3.10; City of Nanaimo, $18.30; Nanaimo Electric Light & Power Co., Ltd., $7.40; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., 95c.; postage, $11; J. T. Puckey, $13.22; A. Schofield, $9.05; J. Stewart, $11.65; N. E. Suddaby, $3.75; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $38.50; Wellington Colliery Railway Co., $3.35 527 58 Apparatus and Aliscellaneous Grants, etc.: J. H. Bailey, $11.25; AL A. Berrigan, $2.50; J. M. Brown, $4.50; Canadian Collieries (D.), Ltd., $162.50; Canadian Liquid Air Co., $137.14; C.P.R. Co., $12.49; Central Garage, $3.25; Central Motor Co.. $48.80; Compressed Gas Co., Ltd., $51.56; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $76; Dominion Express Co., $6.62; Elco Tire Shop, $3.25; Fernie Cartage, $8; AV. Golightly, $4.85; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $61.15; E. AV. Harding, $125; AV. C. Hembroff. $33.74; Imperial Oil, Ltd.. $177.79; J. A. Irvine, $5.85; Kennedy & Siangan, $16.66; R. C. Lang, 50c; R. Martell. $3.75; Alines Safety Appliances Co., $442.18; Morton Bros., Ltd., $1.10; Mumford & AValton, $10; K. Nakanishi. $2; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., 75c ; Nanaimo Vulcanizing Works. $18.35; Public Works Department, $4; J. T. Puckey, $13.05; J. D. Quail, $3.50; J. Sampson, $1; Sanderson Safety Supply Co., $869.95; A. Schofield. $8.56: Sparks Co., $8.05; J. D. Stewart, $20.57; J. R. Tacey & Son, $350; Trites-AVood Co., Ltd., $20.15; AVellington Colliery Railway Co., $10.15; Western Fuel Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $8 Carried foncard - $ 5,447 58 $ 81,411 02 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 161 V°dte? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF MINES—Continued. 198. Mine-rescue and Training Stations—Continued. Brought forward $ 5,447 58 $ 81,411 02 Expenses—Continued. Apparatus and Aliscellaneous Grants, etc.—Continued. Sundry Grants: East Kootenay Mine Safety Association, $1,000; Vancouver Island Aline Safety Association, $1,550 5,298 51 Travelling Expenses: Fernie Garage, $1,476.10; H. Hargreaves, $2; Nanaimo Vulcanizing AA'orks, $10.15; J. T. Puckey, $37.07; J. D. Stewart, 75c; J. Thomson, $12.50 1,538 57 Total expenditure, Jline-rescue and Training Stations 12,284 66 199. Grant to AA'estern Branch, Canadian Mining Institute. B.C. Branch, Canadian Alining Institute 1,000 00 200. -Grant to B.C. Chamber of Mines (Conditional). B.C. Chamber of Mines 2,500 00 201. Grants to Mining Conventions. Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy, $1,000; B.C. Chamber of Alines, $250.... 1,250 00 202. " AIines Development Act" (Chap. 43, 1916), Supplementary. J. M. Adams, $1.50; P. Adlard, $8; A. B. Armstrong, $262; P. R. Backus, $10; C. Barrett, $735.45; Barrington Transport Co., $202.43; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $34.65; Big Missouri Aline, $30; H. Boothman, $20; Boundary Road House, $18; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $611.78; J. E. Brown, $900; Brown-Fraser Co., Ltd., $917.20; Bruggv's Store, $21.80; Bulkley Transfer Stables, $9; Byers-Giegerich-Green Co., $8.05; J. F. Callbreath, $179.44; A. B. Campbell, $152.66; D. Campbell, $342; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $2,998.59; Canadian National Express, 90c; Canadian National Railways, $383.65; C.P.R. Co., $4.55; Cariboo Trading Co., Ltd., $14.30; Carolan's Meat Market. $342.70; Carter & Murray, $8.45; Cedar Creek Mining Co., Ltd., $11; City Transfer, $701.25; Comer Auto Transfer, $45; Consolidated Homestake Mining Co., $500; D. Craig, $5 ; Crawford Transfer #Co., $1,476.99 ; Cronholm-Bartholf Mines, Ltd., $415.89; J. G. Cummings, $12.30; Dickinson & Sons, $6.80; C. L. Dimock, $2.50; Donaldson-Mills Co., $103.40; Eagle- son & Holmes, $1.75; G. AV. Ellis, $150; F. W. Engeman, $6; Falconer's Transfer, $26; AV. L. Fames, $55; S. C. Field, $12.95; R. Fraser, $55.80; H. Fowler, $90; J. Gabriel, $5; Giant Powder Co., Ltd., $79.25; E. J. Gook, $94.25 ; Granby Mining. Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., $83; Grey & Wilson, $40.35; G. G. Hamilton, $5; Hatt Bros., $916.84; Howe & JlcNulty. $104.50; Hudson's Bay Co., $472.85; Hurley & Prosser, $4.20; Hyder Lumber Co., $77.76; D. Hyland, $207.24; R. Hyland, $10.35; Ind. Cariboo Stage Co., $18.75; F. Jeune & Bro.. Ltd., $206.48; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $341.08; F. F. Ketchum, $1.05; G. Little Lumber Yards, $19.80; T. Mart, $106.30: L. Martin, $280; R. Means, $14.55; M. Meisingseth, $41; Moilliet & Finley, $15.50; S. J. McDiarmid, $22; A. B. Mclnnes, $353.40; McLennan, McFeelv & Co., Ltd., $1.50; S. G. McNeil, $40.50; AlcRae & Peppard, $4.50; Ormes, Ltd., $38.10; P.G.E. Railway. $28.09; C. A. Phair, $68.60; Pitt Mining Co., Ltd.. $500; S. C. Prior. $20.80; G. G. Rebagliati, $115; W. Riley, $35; D. R. Rolston. 75c; J. H. Rush, $5.70; J. A. Rutherford, $56.20; O. Sandberg, $90; R. S. Sargent. $100.40; Schubert Supply Stores, $2.10; S. Seppi, $38.50; L. G. Skinner, $45.75; Carried forward $ 98,445 68 1] O 162 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF MINES—Continued. 202. "Mines Development Act" (Chap. 43, 1916), Supplementary— Continued. Brought forward $ 98,445 68 Standard Oil Co., $145.77; J. A. Stephen, $57.90; Stewart Drug Store, $11.85; St. Michael Trading Co., $34.85; Stork's Hardware, $168.48; F. Tase, $3; Terrace Transfer, $10; Terrace Motors, $11; O. C. Thompson, $2,214.70; A. Watson, $250; F. Watson, $52.75; R. D. AVatson, $75; L. S. Whittaker, $20.80; Windpass Gold Mining Co., Ltd., $1,500; Vote No. 251, $197; pay-lists, labour, etc., $65,278.05 $ 86,637 87 By cash 300 00 Total expenditure, " Mines Development Act," Supplementary 86,337 87 203. Mineral Survey and Development Act, 1917," Supplementary. Salaries ($24,900) : Resident Engineers: W. M. Brewer $3,600 00 J. D. Galloway $3,600 00 G. A. Clothier 3,600 00 A. G. Langley 3,600 00 A. W. Davis 3,600 00 B. T. O'Grady 3,300 00 P. B. Freeland 3,600 00 $ 24,900 00 Expenses ($15,718.75) : Travelling Expenses: W. M. Brewer, $1,862.84; G. A. Clothier, $2,143.30; A. W. Davis, $2,258.70; P. B. Freeland, $1,255.88; J. D. Galloway, $1,729.70; A. G. Langley, $1,192.38; B, T. O'Grady, $1,044.15 11,486 95 Miscellaneous: Allan, Morgan & Co., Ltd., $37.24; W. M. Brewer, $275.86; W. E. Brink, $220; B.C. Financial Times. $27; B.C. Telephone Co., $2.25; A. F. Brown, $101.25; A. W. Campbell. $25; C.P.R. Co., 40c; G. Chataway, $20; Central Interior Printing Co., $15; G. A. Clothier, $228.06; N. S. Dalgleish, $6.75; A. W. Davis, $387.79; Dominion Express Co., 65c ; G. S. Eldridge & Co., $15.60; Engineering & Mining Journal, $24.34; A. E. Falconer, $121.06; E. Fleming, $10.50; P. B. Freeland, $132.67; J. D. Galloway, $373.31; E. Gray, $168.50; GW.V.A., $50; Harrison & Co., $3.66; Jenkins Electrical Co., Ltd., $10.44; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $49.44; Kamloops Harness Co., $3; King's Printer, $244.59; Lands Department. $16.82; A. G. Langley, $338.40; M. E. Lauder, $191.25; R. H. Lee, $288; E. Lipsett. $34.89; A. H. Maynard, $50.53; Mining Truth, $24.22; McGraw-Hill Book Co., $20.55; J. S. Nelson, $7; B. T. O'Grady, $158.30; Omineca Herald, $15; Portland Canal News, $15; City of Prince Rupert, $56; J. Richmond, $25.40; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $180; Sea A'iew Department Store. $16.80; C. H. Smith & Co., $31.80; AV. J. Smith, $22.30; A. C. Taylor & Co., $15.54; J. M. Turnbull, $10; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $14.30; P. W. Widdowson, $134.54; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $10.80 4,231 80 Total expenditure, " Mineral Survey and Development Act," Supplementary 40.618 75 204. Subsidy re Explosives to assist Bona-fide Mineral Prospectors. A. Backmat, $16.91; J. H. Bell, $7.27; W. Bell, $4; Berado, Contini & Contini, $11.34; J. Bernard, $8.24; H. Breakell, $4.96; M. F. Buruyeat, $14.43; Cain & King, $9; C. Clery, $34.25; A. L. Clore, $4; L. R. Clubins, $27.64; W. Connolly, $3.75; J. Crowley, $16.50; F. Edwards, $28; O. Ferguson, $22.06; A. R. Fingland, $12.65; W. Foley, $8; F. Forest. $7.50; M. Forster. $15.39; S. R. Gabel, $10.27; H. S. Gamble, $11.44; J. Garland, $3.50; C. Giggey, Carried forward $ 225,402 30 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 163 Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF MINES—Continued. 204. Subsidy re Explosives to assist Bona-fide Mineral Prospectors—Continued. Brought forward $ 225,402 30 $4.35; H. R. Graham, $15.30; J. Grull, $26.42; A. Hansen, $7.50; A. J. Harris, $17.70; Haws & Fuller, $8.37; P. J. Higgins, $9.75; E. Hilton, $31.25; I. Holland, $3.50; C. J. Howlett, $3.75; P. Johnson, $18; A. Kittan, $8.50; O. Lofstad, $14.10; W. B. Marks, $6; C. Mazerall, $7.94; G. Moffat, $38.56; J. E. Munroe, $12.75; AV. J. Murphy, $3.72; A. M. AlcDonald, $12.32; D. McEachern, $12.50; H. D. AIcGillivray, $6.50; J. D. McKay, $4.37; R. McNeill, $21; O. Olander, $8.75; D. B. O'Neill, $13.62; D. C. Paxton, $35.45; F. Pelle, $17.25; O. E. Poulin, $24.15; J. W. Power, $23; M. E. Purcell, $32.62; F. Pykett, $21.47; L. A. Robson, $4.50; J. J. Roche, $3; C. E. Rodgers, $39.03; C, J. Rogers. $4.25; K. Scheer, $4; D. C. Simpson, $6.25; T. Sullivan, $8.50; E. Terzick, $7.50; F. Unfried, $4.50; C. Vacher, $26.76; W. Valentine, $9.22; H. J. Waldis, $6.62; H. D. Watson, $3.02; J. D. Wells, $7.50; J. F. & R. Worthington, $21.25; AV. Youngson, $22.12 $ 929 58 Total expenditure, Subsidy re Explosives to assist Bona-fide Mineral Prospectors 929 58 205. Advertising, Incidentals, and Contingencies. Acme Press, Ltd., $20; Alice Arm & Anyox Herald, $123.75; Associated Boards of Trade of Eastern B.C., $25; B.C. Financial Times, $200; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $330; Cariboo Observer, $210; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $105; R. L. Dunn, $20; Government Agent, Merritt, $1.60; G.W.A'.A., $75; Industrial & Educational Publishing Co., Ltd.. $145.82; Institute of Alining Engineers, $1.78; Interior News, $75; King's Printer, $23.70; The Ledge, $156; Mining & Engineering Record. $3; Mining Truth, $193.84; Moore Publishing Co., $180; Omineca Herald, $105; P.G.E. Railway, $20; Portland Canal News, $105; Prince George Citizen, $15; The Puritan, $22; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $10.26; The Truth, $126.50; Victoria P. & P. Co., $25; AVestman Press, Ltd., $189 $ 2,507 25 Total expenditure, Advertising, Incidentals, and Contingencies 2,507 25 206. "Mines Development Act" (Chap. 43, 1916). B.C. Silver Mines, Ltd., $1,250; W. A. Cameron, $300; A. B. Campbell, $1.71; Cariboo Trading Co., Ltd., $87.10; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $39.10; T. Alart, $100.60; M. Meisingseth, $19.50; S. G. McNeil, $63; pay-lists, labour, etc., $8,611.52 $ 10,472 53 Total expenditure, "Mines Development Act" (Chap. 43, 1916) 10,472 53 207. " Mineral Survey and Development Act, 1917." Nil ! Statutory Expenditure. " Complex Ore Process Aid Act, 1916." G. H. Aylard 2,000 00 " Coal-mines Regulation Act," R.S.B.C. 1911, and Amendments. F. Callow, $4; J. Cartwright, $20; P. P. Harrison, $30; Leighton & Meakin, $25; R. H. Mullin, $323.10; Registrar, County Court, Nanaimo, $51.40; W. H. Wall, $219.85; J. AVallace, $5.10; G. Wilkinson, $1,425; pay-lists, witnesses, $87.85 2,191 30 Total expenditure, Department of Mines $ 243,502 96 • 0 164 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY. 208. AIinister's Office. Salaries ($9,420) : Provincial Secretary Hon. J. D. AlacLean $ Acting-Secretary E. JI. Hayward $ Expenses ($1,936.69) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $192.64; C.P.R. Telegraph, $50.23; Canadian Parliamentary Guide, $6; Central Interior Printing Co., $2 ; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12 ; Columbian Co., Ltd., $6 ; Dominion Express Co., 45c ; G.N.AV. Telegraphs, $12.02; King's Printer, $116.52; Lands Department, $2; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd.. $206.85; Nelson Daily News, $12; Point Grey Gazette, $4; postage, $90.88; Revelstoke Review7 Publishing Co., Ltd., $5; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; United Typewriter Co., $3.25; Vancouver Daily Province, $6: Weekly Gazette, $1.50; World. Ltd., $6 Travelling Expenses: Hon. J. D. AlacLean Total expenditure, Minister's Office 209. General Ofb'ice. Salaries ($12,093.75) : 7,500 00 1.080 00 840 00 9,420 00 747 34. 1,189 35 $ 11,356 69 3,720 00 Chief Clerk P. Walker Postal Clerk F. G. Alaynard Clerks: J. H. W. Fergusson....$l,080 00 F. Hurley $960 00 Stenographers: E. C. Brown $900 00 AL E. Rickaby $47 50 2,321 13 1,779 96 2,040 00 947 50 1,020 00 265 16 $ Expenses ($3,504.45) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $266.62; C.P.R. Telegraph Co., $84.84; Canadian National Express, $4.20; E. J. Chambers, $3; Canadian Parliamentary Guide, $3; Diggon's, Ltd., 50c; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $2.20; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; Dominion Map & Blue Print Co., $6; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd.. 49c; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., 89c; G.N.AV. Telegraph Co.. $84.64; C. S. Jenkins. $86; King's Printer, $1,484.81; Lemon-Gonnason Co.. Ltd., $38.01; Litchfield's, Ltd., $3.75; Alacey-Abell Co., Ltd., $156; McTavish Bros., $27.90; postage, $478.38; Public Works Department, $53.50; R. W. Riley, $3.50; Reliable Auto Express, $40; Reliable Transfer, $238.25; D. Spencer, Ltd., 30c; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; A'ancouver Daily Province, $6; Arancou- ver Sun, $6; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $32.37; Western Electric Co., Ltd., $12; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 Travelling Expenses: P Walker $95 15; J. L. White, $263.15 12,093 75 3,150 15 358 30 $ 15,602 20 4 00 15,598 20 $ 26.954 89 $ 4,320 00 2,666 2,400 900 04 00 00 771 26 60 21 1.680 00 1.200 00 960 00 837 26 426 77 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 165 Vote? . SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Brought forward $ 26,954 89 210. Provincial Board of Health. Salaries ($16,188.48) : Secretary H. E. Young Hospital Inspector and Travelling Medical Health Officer A. S. Lamb Chief Sanitary Inspector F. DeGrey Clerk A. Chrow Junior Clerks: H. M. Baker $ 52 41 A. Graber $65 00 L. Garland 654 19 Stenographer E. M. Rath Deputy Registrar, Births, Deaths, and Marriages H. B. French Clerk K. E. Brown Junior Clerk J. T. Alarshall Stenographers: D. Owens $27 26 AL Press $810 00 Messengers: W. Atkin $6 77 D. T. Cook $420 00 $ 16,188 48 Expenses ($92,845.64) : Office Supplies, etc.: Allward & Webster, $13; American Child Health Association, $79.28; American Medical Association, $10.80; American Public Health Association, $10; American Social Hygiene Association, $2; B.C. Telephone Co., $191.05; British Journal of Tuberculosis, $4.55; British Medical Journal, $15.95; Cambridge University Press, $16.77; Canada Lancet & National Hygiene, $4; Canadian Council on Child Welfare, $3; Canadian Aledical Association, $10; Canadian Nurse & Hospital Review, $2; C.P.R. Co., $12.96; Canadian Public Health Association. $128; Chandler & Fisher, Ltd., $29.25; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $2; College Press, Ltd.. $40; Diggon's, 50c; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; Dominion Map & Blue Print Co., $6; T. N. Hibben & Co., $8.90; Ingram & Bell. $1.50; International Press, Ltd., $10; King's Printer. $4,519.53; The Lancet, $11.11; Lands Department, 50c; H. K. Lewis & Co.. Ltd., $5; Little & Taylor, $2.50; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $81; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $29.14; Modern Hospital Publishing Co., $6; McClelland & Stewart, Ltd., $30.78; National Tuberculosis Association, $10.50; H. B. Piatt, $2.50; postage, $563.42; Public Works Department, $12; Royal Sanitary- Institute, $2.49; Sanitary Engineer, $2; Smith & Champion, $13.50; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $116.75; University of Toronto, $6.50; Williams & Wil- kins Co., $8; B. Wilson Co., Ltd., $3.50; World's Menace Publishing Co., $1.50; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 6,054 23 Travelling Expenses: F. DeGrey, $796.06; A. S. Lamb, $1,122.68; R. H. Mullin, $58.67; Y. S. MacLachlan, $125.60; F. C. McTavish, $.48.05; H. E. Young, $390.68 Upkeep of Launch " Sanita," etc : J. W. Bowman, $5; Burns Drug Co., Ltd., $14.55: C. & C. Taxi Service, Ltd., $2.50; Chappell Bros., $477.80; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $74.67; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $73.31; A. M, Davies. $25 ; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd.. $25.42; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $400; Fraser River Pile Driving Co., Ltd., $45.10; Goodvear Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $30.38; H. P. Hudson, $160.90;. Hudson's Bay Co., $513.10; Imperial Oil, Ltd.. $132.10; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $9.17; G. E. Kermode. $351; H. O. Carried forward $ 22.242 71 $ 26,954 89 O 166 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. 210. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Brought forward $ 22,242 71 $ 26,954 89 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses—Continued. Upkeep of Launch " Sanita," etc.—Continued. Kirkham & Co., Ltd., $63.65: Kirk Hardware, Ltd., $134.50; Magnet Electric Co., $11; D. A. McDonald, $15.85; Pacific Marine Brokerage Co., $100; Sidney Trading Co., Ltd., $21.64; Simson, Balkwill & Co., Ltd., $72.89; D. Spencer, Ltd., $19.08; Square Deal Cash Hardware. $6; Standard Motors, Ltd., $25.45; Stewart-Warner Products Service, $48; Terminal Sheet Metal AVorks, $21.95; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $7; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $353.81: J. Wise, $64 .... 5,846 56 Medical Inspection of Schools: F. V. Agnew, $140.50; F. AV. Andrew, $47.50; M. G. Archibald, $344.50; Y. E. R. Ardagh, $65 ; D. J. Barclay, $173; A. G. Beale, $132.50; S. E. Beech, $118; A. E. H. Bennett, $82; G. H. Bleecker, $94; J. A. Briggs, $15.50; T. A. Briggs, $196.50; W. Buchanan, $41; E. Buckell, $132.50; H. L. Burris, $53; J. S. Carruthers, $164; G. A. Cheeseman, $18; H. A. Christie, $267; Columbia Coast Mission, $74; D. Corsan, $42.50; F. E. Coy, $60; G. E. Darby, $13.50; L. T. Davis, $207.50; C. AL Eaton. $14; J. C. Elliot, $141; R. Elliot, $36; C. Ewart, $285; R. Felton, $250.50; II. R. Fort, $20; J. J. Gillis, $85.50; W. E. Gomm, $156.50; Green & MacKinnon, $133.50; J. H. Hamilton, $261.50; C. H. Hankinson, $211.25; D. P. Hannington. $49; A. Henderson, $293; G. B. Henderson, $323; W. E. Henderson, $44.50; S. E. Mostyn Hoops, $128; F. Inglis, $128; Irving, Alurphv & Willoughbv. $1,111.50; A. L. Jones, $22; H. AV. Keith, $151; J. E. H. Kelso. $117; L. W. Kergin, $24.50; Knox & Campbell. $286.50; O. O. Lyons, $52; L. Macmillan, $212; C. G. G. Maclean, $21.50; H. Meadows, $54; A. M. Menzies, $49; A. D. Morgan, $60.50; H. H. MacKenzie, $406; G. K. MacNaughton, $128.50; P. S. McCaffrey, $28.50; M. D. McEwen. $135.50; E. H. S. McLean, $198; A. E. McAlicking, $158.50; T. J. JlcPhee, $619; A. C. Nash, $88.50; T. O'Hagan, $151; G. C. Paine, $50.50; G. Palmer, $57.50; N. J. Paul, $104.50; AV. Scatchard, $245.50; AV. F. Shaw, $218.50; L. Smith, $309; F. T. Stanier. $81; W. R. Stone, $567.50; A. J. Stuart, $78.50; E. M. Sutherland. $350; T. A. Swift, $114; C. R. Svmmes, $51; Thorn, Coghlin &, Williams, $150; E. E. Topliffe. $34.50; AV. Truax, $162; P. D. VanKleeck, $65; H. N. Watson, $135; R. C. AVeldon, $164.50; P. Whelan. $103; H. A. AVhillans, $20; D. G. Williams, $214; M. M. Williams, $119; W. H. Wood, $275.50; AV. Workman, $56; I. H. Wright, $37; H. C. AVrinch, $30.50; R. Zeigler, $135 13,045 75 Public Health Nursing: American Child Health Association, $148.05; G. Ashby, $4.80 A. Benvie, $14.55; T. W. Bingay, $13.40; E. M. Bodenham, $95 G. Bradiour, $1; A. Brooks, $2.65; Canadian Nurse, $6 Canadian Red Cross Society, $15; D. W. Chadsey. $3 Chandler & Fisher, Ltd., $68.40; Connaught Antitoxin Laboratories, $9; M. Cooper, $9.40; J. Croft, $3; A. Cuinmings, $45.10; M. D. H. Currie, $3; Dominion Express Co., $8.45; J. A. Dunbar, $44; Duncan Public Health Committee. $750; Eagle Valley Public Health Association, $992.90; G. A. Edgcumbe, $4.35; Esquimalt Child Hygiene Council, $128.50; Esquimalt Rural Nursing Service, $780; J. Eveleigh & Co., Ltd., $114; E. E. Farrer, $125; I. D. Fearn, $1.50; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $23.44; O. K. Gawley, $480; I. Goodfellow, $1.50; K. H. Green, $3; B. E. Hall, $79.65; J. E. Hardy, $31.50; Hanson Garage, $28.65; I. H. Hatcher. $225; L. Hay- don, $5.50; N. Hennesey. $24.30; C. L. Herridge. $18; T. N. Hibben & Co., $9.25; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $19.65; Hudson's Carried foncard $ 41,135 02 $ 26.954 89 f 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 167 V°ote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. 210. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Brought forward $ 41,135 02 $ 26,954 89 Expenses—Continued. Public Health Nursing—Continued. Bay Co., $11.70; M. Al. Huntley, $2; Ingram & Bell, $91; I. M. Jeffares, $16.45; D. E. Jenkins, $209.25; Kelowna Printing Co., $14; Kelowna Public Health Nursing Committee, $720; H. Kirk, $4.55; Kootenay Lake Child Hygiene Council, $700; C. Land, 85c; C. A. Lucas, $211.41; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $6.99; G. T. Marrs, $107.50; A. H. Alaynard, $20; AV. Menelaws, $60; A. H. Mercer, $4.35; I. Miles, $3.60; F. H. Moore, $105.75; D. G. MacGregor, $11.50; Y. S. MacLachlan, $290.35; M. R. McClung, $25.75; F. C. McTavish, $31.75; Owl Drug Co., $106.45; Oyama AVomen's Institute, $19.25; •• Pathescope of Canada. Ltd., $64.40; Professor of Public Health, University of B.C., $200; Saanich Health Centre, $50; Saanich Victoria Order Nurses, $3,000; B. J. Sharp, $3; M. S. Simonds, . $3; J. A. Smith, $30; J. Sommer & Sons, Ltd., $34.23; St. John Ambulance Association, $13; M. Stainton, $15; Al. A. Tarves, $2.80; T. Todrick, $3; E. N. Wade. $1,381.95; E. AL Walls, $900; Washington Tuberculosis Association, $2.89; F. M. Whittaker, $11.50; prizes re health posters, $40 12,868 71 Incidentals and Emergencies: T. Abriel, $5; A. Anderson, $1; M. C. Archibald, $132.25; J. Armstrong, $127.40; H. Avison, $113.95; H. J. Barber, $3.66; D. J. Barclay, $395; J. A. Bates, $3; H. G. Baumber, $120; R. E. Baxter, $64; A. G. Beale, $13; Beattie-Noble, Ltd., $54; S. E. Beech, $807; H. Bennett, $33; R. W. Bowen, $25; F. Brindley, $3 ; B.C. Artificial Limb Works, $90; B.C. Canning Co., Ltd., $17.45; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $17.82; B.C. Medical Association, $25; B.C. Telephone Co., $7; F. G. Brown, $3.10; AV. J. Bunnage, $265; Burns Drug Co.. Ltd., $7.80; ' Burris, Archibald & Burris, $13.50; J. R. Campbell, $25.65; Canada Drug & Book Co., Ltd., $9.50; Canadian National Express. $1.20; Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene, $5; Canadian National Railways, $32.61; C.P.R. Co., $221.58; Canadian Tuberculosis Association, $1; R. de Cercy, $41.75; E. D. Carder, $350.50; Central Hotel, $14; Chamber of Commerce, $25; Chandler & Fisher, Ltd., $25.47; G. A. Cheeseman, $40; H. A. Christie, $30; J. Christie, $145; C. & C. Taxi Service, $20; City Meat Jlarket, $15.90; City Taxi Cab Co., $18; O. G. Clark, $3; J. Clements, $22.75: J. Cochrane, $183.90; College of Physicians & Surgeons of B.C., $4; Columbian Co., Ltd.. $14.04; Conference of State & Provincial Health Authorities of North America, $20; AL J. Condon, $3; Connaught Laboratories, $4.50; A. K. Connolly, $20; S. Cook, $12; D. Corsan. $276; Court Nanaimo Foresters' Home, $5; Craig Lodge, $10; G. E. Darby, $162.88; Dartt & Patterson, $10; B. Dennault, $20 ; Dominion Express Co., $127.33 ; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $39.99; D. Donald, $342.50; A. Douglas, $3.50; AV. F. Drysdale, $50; L. Dunham. $6; C. M. Eaton, $30; E. Eby, $23.60; S. A. Eby, $20; J. C. Elliott, $40; R. Elliot, $60; E. Elsey, $7.25; Empress News Co., $6; Enderby Motors, $7.20; F. AV. Engeman, $147.02; P. Ewart, $137; A. AV. Evans. $19.56; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $2.35; R. Felton, $357; Fernie Free Press, $13.20; Fernie Cartage, $3; Fernie Garage. $3; C. H. Fitzgerald, $5; J. G. Fitzgerald, $50; N. Fralick, $2; A. Francis, $5; C. Franklin, $29.65; R. Fraser, $16.35; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd.. $5.69; Georgia Pharmacy. Ltd., $6.75; W. E. Giles. $1; Golden Star Publishing Co., $2; W. E. Gomm, $19; J. H. Good & Co., $39.25; Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., $50; Granby Medical Association, $8.95; Granby Store, Carried forward $ 54,003 73 $ 26,954 89 O 168 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote* SERVICE. Exnended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued, 210. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Brought forward $ 54,003 73 $ 26,954 89 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Emergencies—Continued. $300.46; Gray Jewellery Co., $4.55; G.N.W. Telegraph Co.. $122.57; Green & MacKinnon, $30; J. H. Hamilton, $935; • I. Hanson, $4; C. H. Hankinson, $110.50; A. L. Harris, $6; , G. B. Henderson, $58.50; C. T. Hilton, $59.50; A. M. Hinkes, $1.75; J. B. Hodgins, Ltd., $1; E. Al. Hoops, $75.60; Howson Undertaking Parlors, $40; D. E. Hurley. $53; T. C. Hurlev, $15.50; Hurley & Prosser, $42.05; AV. M. Huston, $36.85; J. Hutchings, $5; Hygiene Products, Ltd., $59023; Imperial Laundry, $7.99; F. Inglis, $45.50; Ivel's Pharmacy, $1.45; C. A. Johnson, 75c.; H. Johnson, $108.50; L. Johnson, $46.50; J. F. Johnston, $8; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $108.82; Kam- • loops Telegram, $17.12; A. Karki, $5; H. W. Keith, $31; Kimberley Drug & Book Co., $32.95; Kong Yee On Co., $6; Kootenay Telephone Lines, Ltd., $4.75; Laboratories, Spadium House, $287.85; City of Ladysmith, $102.75; Lake Trail I Grocery, $48.60; L. M. Langin, $633.30; A. Lee, $181.66; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $9; T. H. Lennie, $35; H. K. Lewis & Co., Ltd., $6.62; Lim Quin, $2.50; H. Lyngos, $4; C. R. Macdonald, $72.40; C. G. G. Maclean, $10; H. Madison, $4; C. R. Marlatt, $25; B. C. Marsh, $156; S. Marshall, $15; L. C. Masson, $53.65; J. Mead, $25; A. AL Menzies, $17; O. Miller, $17; T. Miller, $35; J. Montgomery, $17; J. E. Montgomery, $81; A. D. Morgan, $83.75; Morris Supply Co., $87.20; Mum- ford's Grocery, $20.95; E. Alurrin, $120; AL McCauley, $5; AL McDonald, $62.50; G. AicEwan, $1.25; AL D. McEwan, $444; H. C. McKenzie, $20; H. H. AlacKenzie, $75; J. G. McMahon, $301.70; A. E. McMicking, $25; A. J. AIcNaught, $3; T. J. McPhee, $100; A. C. Nash, $84; H. Nelson, $9; New Method Laundry, Ltd., $34.99; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $13.45; T. O'Hagan, $284; B. Olson, $2; G. Olson, $1.50; R. H. Ormond, $15.70; Owl Drug Co., Ltd., $29.54 ; G. Palmer, $86; Parke, Davis & Co., $3,129.10; A. Parnaby, $75; F. C. Parks, $8.50; G. Parkstrom, $377.70; M. Peters, $10; L. L, Phillips, $2.60; Pineo Bros., $9.75; Provincial Royal Jubilee Hospital, $567.68; Quathiaski Canning Co., $23.90; G. Reid, $8; Reliable Auto Express, $3.85; J. Renner, $2.50; H. E. Ridewood, $50; G. Risley, $432; Riverside Dairy, $4; Rougier Freres, $3; Royal Inland Hospital, $32; Ryan & Sons, $82.40; St. Eugene Hospital, $511.50; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $16.70; F. Seager, $4.20; Seely & Doodson, $3.60; AV. V. Shepherd, $1.50; Sing, $6; 3. Sommer & Sons, Ltd., $42.68; J. AV. Songhurst, $15; D. Spencer, Ltd., $6.45; F. T. Stanier, $324.25; A. Stark, $180; A. J. Stephen, $11.90; A. T. Stephenson, $2.25; Stone Bros., $30; A. Stuart, $351; J. C. Stuart, $117.65; E. AL Sutherland, $14.50; P. Taylor, $5; J. B. Thorn. $305; T. Tickle, $26; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12.80; E. E. Topliff, $66; Tranquille Tuberculosis Publicity Society, $1,200; S. Traynor, $350; W. Truax, $91.25; G. H. Tutill, $5; City of Vancouver, $595; City of Victoria, $1,007; Vancouver Daily Province, $35.60; Vancouver General Hospital, $179.29; Van Houtens, $11.05; Victoria Gas Co., Ltd., $4.08; Victoria Medical Association, $12; J. P. A'ye, $31; A. R. AValdie. $180; A. AVanibe, $11.90; F. AVatson, $13.92; H. N. Watson, $135.50; A. Weeks, $35; West Disinfecting Co., $88.25; J. P. Wilkie, $114.77; G. Williams, $114.50; F. Williamson, $2.50; P. B. Willits & Co., $4; B. Wilson Co., Ltd., $35; K. Wiren, $16; W. H. Wood, $105; Woodward's, Ltd., $71.40; pay-lists, annual health reports, $305; pay-lists, tuberculosis reports, $20.50; pay-lists, District Registrars' fees, $200.50 24,342 52 Carried forward $ 78,346 25 $ 26,954 89 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 0 169 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued, 210. Provincial Board of Health—Continued. Brought forward $ 78,346 25 $ 26,954 89 Special Clinic. Salaries _($17,427.50) : Physicians: J. E. Campbell $2,100 00 T. Aliller $1,800 00 J. Gibbs 2,100 00 $ 6.000 00 Orderlies: A. W. Evans....$l,500 00 G. Hall $1,200 00 W. H. Evans.... 1,800 00 4,500 00 Case Recorder S. R. Williams 1,500 00 Nurses: E. V. Cameron $1,500 00 E. Tyre $1,080 00 E. D. Davidson 1,375 00 3,955 00 Caretaker W. Minty 1,080 00 Temporary Assistance: A. W. Bagnall ....$ 87 50 W. T. Lockart ....$87 50 AV. F. Emmons .. 217 50 392 50 $ 17,427 50 Expenses ($14,872.37) : Anglo-French Drug Co., $20; G. R. Baker, $35; H. Birks & Sons, Ltd., $16; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $64.93 ; B.C. Pharmacal Co., Ltd., $189.45 ; B.C. Telephone Co., $84; W. Caley, $6.50; Canadian Chemical Works, $159.38; Canadian National Railway, $7.03; Central Medical Stores, $32.40; Chandler & Fisher,. Ltd., $429.48; J. Cochrane, $48.75; E. F. Cox, $2.50; E. D. Davison, $62.25; Dominion Express Co., $3.38; W. Duncan, $40; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $4.66; J. Gibbs, $107.95; G. Hall, $137.50; Hawkins & Hayward, $7.82; Heisterman & Forman, $600; Ivel's Pharmacy $48.35; Johnson & Johnson, $15.06; J. Kelman, $2.70; H. O. Kirkham & Co., Ltd., $7.49; Lee & Fraser, $32; Lemon-Gonnason Co.. Ltd., $5; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $32; Mackay & Gillespie, Ltd., $124; Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, Ltd., $105.58; G. McConnell, $10; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $47.18; New Method Laundry, Ltd.. $92.04; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $6.80; Province of Ontario, $285 ; Owl Drug Co., Ltd., $468.55; Provincial Royal Jubilee Hospital. $2,000; Richards Glass Co., Ltd., $64.58; Rougier Freres, $145; D. Spencer, Ltd., $89.19; Stevens Companies, Ltd., $79.28; H. P. Swan, $332; Synthetic Drug Co., Ltd., $405.96; E. Tyre, $1.17; Vancouver General Hospital, $8,260.52; Victoria AVater AVorks, $20.01; Victoria Gas Co., Ltd., $5.60; AL Williams, $60; S. R. Williams, $54.33; B. Wilson Co., Ltd., $14 14,872 37 * Against this expenditure there has been received a 32,299 87'- grant from the Dominion Government of $10,759.61. $110,646 12 Less transferred to " Government Liquor Act," Sec. 108 (1) (6) $ 1,500 00 By cash 112 00 1,612 00 Total expenditure, Provincial Board of Health 109,034 12 Carried forward $ 135,989 01 O 170 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°o'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJ1ENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Brought forward $ 135,989 01 211. Provincial Library and Archives. Salaries ($10,692.19) : Librarian and Archivist J. Forsyth :.. $ 2,400 00 Legislative Reference Clerk J. Hosie 1,639 92 Chief Cataloguer A. Al. Russell 1.276 10 Assistant Cataloguer Al. Wolfenden 1,179 96 Reference Clerk AL Holmes 1,020 00 Archives Indexer AL Cree 870 00 Stenographers: N. F. Bittancourt $810 00 E. AlcCullagh $70 00 W. H. Kelly 23 63 903 63 Junior Clerks: G. H. Benwell $ 57 00 E. F. G. AIcGregor ....$870 00 H. L. Coates 120 00 J. Underwood 222 68 F. Cole 32 90 1,302 58 Temporary Assistance J. D. Leechman 100 00 $ 10,692 19 Expenses ($11,351.10) : Office Supplies, Books, Subscriptions, etc.: E. G. Allen & Son, Ltd., $539.06; Academy of Political Science, $5; Aerial Age, $4; Agent-General for B.C., $8.28; Alberta Farmer, $2; Albertan Publishing Co., Ltd., $6.50; Alice Arm & Anyox Herald, $5.50; American Association for Labor Legislation, $3.16; American Association of Law Libraries, $5.23; American City, $5.38; American Chemical Society, $14.18; American Civic Association, $5; American Geographic Society, $7.26; American Historical Association, $5.23; American Institute of Accountants, $5; American Institute of Criminal Law & Criminology, $3.50; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, $5.20; American Library Association, $9.75; American Polish Chamber of Commerce, $2; American Political Science Association, $4; The Argonaut, $4.77; .1. R. Anderson, $20; Ashcroft Journal, $4; Asia Publishing Co., $5 ; The Astrolabe, $3.75 ; N. W. Ayer & Son, $15; R. S. Baker, $314.60; W. Baer, $2 ; Baker & Taylor Co., $46.79 ; Bancroft-Whitney Co., $5.81; A. Baxendine & Sons, $18.48; M. Bender & Co., $17.48 ; Bibliographical Society of America, $3; Birth Control Review, $5.20; T. H. Boggs, $2; Bookcraft Publishing Co., Ltd., $10.25; City of Boston, $1.64; Boston News Bureau, $18; R. R. Bowker & Co., $24.60; B. Brereton, $1.62; G. W. Bricka, $10.87; B.C. Financial Times, $2; B.C. Monthly, $3; B.C. Telephone Co., $237.75; B.C. United Farmer, $2; B.C. Weekly Press, $2; British Museum, $14.19; British Science Guild, $2.39; Bruce Publishing Co., $4.04; J. & E. Bumpus, Ltd.. $72.82; Burroughs & Co.. Ltd., $143.70; Butter- worth & Co., Ltd., $12; The Bystander, $14.43; Calgary Morning Albertan, $8; California Historical Society, $10.38; Canada Bonded Attorney & Legal Directory, Ltd.. $5 ; Canadian Authors' Association, $3; Canadian Facts Publishing- Co., $1.20; Canadian Forum, $2; Canadian Gazette, $6.50; Canadian Gazetteer Publishing Co., $15; Canadian Historical Association, $5; Canadian Historical Review, $4; Canadian Law Book Co., Ltd., $139.85 ; Canadian Law List Publishing Co., $5 ; Canadian Newspaper Co., Ltd., $10; C.P.R. Co., $8.49; Canadian Parliamentary Guide, $6; Canadian Photo Co., $3; Canadian Railway & Marine World, $2; Cariboo Observer, $2; Carswell Co., Ltd., $371.25; W. & R. Chambers, Ltd., $51.16; Champlain Society, $10; Chapman & Hall, Ltd., $2; Chipman Law Publishing Co., $38.95; Christian Literature Society, $1.25; J. & A. Churchill, $8.87; Citizens' Research Institute of Canada. $10; Clarendon Press, $6.83; A. H. Clark Co., $6.32; J. Clark Co., $2.14; Carried foncard $ 10,692 19 $ 135,989 01 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 171 V°otef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY— Continued. 211. Provincial Library and Archives—Continued. Brought forward, $ 10,692 19 $ 135,989 01 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, Books, Subscriptions, etc.—Continued. Cleland-Bell Engraving Co., Ltd., $30.32; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $51.50; Columbian Co., Ltd., $6; Commercial Bulletin, $4.50; Comox Argus, $2; Consolidated Press, Ltd., $3; G. Cook, $3.50; Copp, Clark Co., Ltd., $3.50; Cranbrook Courier, $5; Creston Review, $2.50; T. Y. Crowell Co., $2.95; Current History, $4.51; Current Opinion, $4.50; Dalhousie Review, $2 ; W. B. Dana Co., $11.50; W. Dawson & Sons, Ltd., $27.50; Deputy Minister of Finance, $5.81; Dial, $5; Dodd, Mead & Co., $6.11; Dominion Express Co., $102.20; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; Dominion Publishing Co., Ltd., $37.50; W. Downing, $75.61; Dulau & Co., Ltd., $9.52; E. L. du Plessis, $2; G. F. Durrant, $7; E. P. Dutton Co., $32.45; East & AVest, Ltd., $9.32; East Washington State Historical Society, $6.25; Economic Publishing Co., $2.85; The Economist, $14.43; Edmonton Bulletin, $8; Edmonton Journal, $8.; Engineering, $16.66; Engineering Magazine Co., $6; English Association, $16.24; English Review, $5.71; Evening Telegram, $5; Eyre & Spottiswoode, Ltd., $186.63; J. Fairfax & Sons, Ltd.. $16.98; F. AV. Faxon Co., $18.81; Field Press, Ltd., $15.28; E. Fisher & Co., Ltd., $14.43; E. Fleming. $102.70; H. Fleming, $20; Foreign Affairs, $10; Forum Publishing Co., 81c ; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $9.15 ; Frederickton Gleaner, $4; Gardners' Chronicle, $7.10; A. Gardner, Ltd., $1.32; B. Garrett, $3; S. Gibbons, Ltd., $3.29; Globe Printing Co., $5; Goodheart- Willcox Co.. $5.02: Government Printer, Perth, AVest Australia, $4.89 ; Grafton & Co., $3.26 ; A. C. Graham, $7 ; J. W. Graham & Co., $5.99 ; Grain Growers' Guide, Ltd., $1; The Graphic, $14.50; Guardian Newspapers, $3.20; Hakluyt Society. $4.66; Halifax Herald, $7; E. AL Hardie, $23; Harpers & Bros., $1.73; Harvard University, $1.15; Harvard University Press, $7.69; B. M. Hazell, $40; Henderson Directory Co., $63; B. Hessling, $2.25; T. N. Hibben & Co., $719.79; Hibbert Journal, $3.23; K. W. Hiersmann, $6.70; H.M. Stationery Office, London, Eng., $3.60; Hodder & Stoughton, Ltd., $14.43; W. & R. Holmes, $4.65; J. Hood, $57; Johns Hopkins Press, $6.78; Houghton- Mifflin Co., $4.41; House & Garden Magazine, 61c. ; Houston's Standard Publications, $10; B. AV. Huebsch, $2.85: E. Hulton & Co., Ltd., $14.86; D. Hunter, $25.94; A. J. Huston, $1.55; Imperial Commercial Association, $3; Imperial News Co., Ltd., $12.50; Imperial AVar Graves Commission, $25.88; The Indexers, $5.24; Industrial Digest, $5; Industry Illustrated, $1.13; International Interpreter, $15.50: Irish Times, Ltd., $2.99; Iron & Steel Institute, $15.09; Island News Co., $7.24; R. James, $7; Japan Advertizer, $31.28; C. H. Jelliman, $124.55 ; Johns Hopkins Press, $15.59 ; Journal of Accountancy, $4.21; Journal of Commerce Publishing Co., Ltd., $5; Journal of Home Economics, $5.40; Kamloops Standard-Sentinel, $3; Kelly Publishing Co., $58.33; Kelowna Courier, $2.50; F. Kemp, $25; King's Printer, $2,926.90; P. S. King & Son, Ltd., $6.07; Kootenaian, $2; La Cie de l'Eveneinent, $3; Lands Department. $111.25; C, & E. Layton, $3.60; J. Lazzerin, $7.65; Leader Publishing Co., Ltd., $7; l'Eclaireur, $4; Lemcke & Buechner, $6.27; The Librarian. $10.57; Library Association, $14.61; Library of Congress, $18.84; Litchfield's, Ltd., $100.49; Literary Review, $2.67; Little & Taylor. $12; F. Lockley, $40.19; London Express Newspaper, Ltd., $7.36; London Mercurv. $7.92; Longmans. Green & Co., $83.53; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $46,93; Macmillan & Co., Ltd., $33.21; Maggs Bros., $49.57; Mail & Empire, $5; Makers of Canada Carried forward $ 10,692 19 $ 135,989 01 O 172 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY— Continued. 211. Provincial Library and Archives—Continued. Brought foncard $ 10,692 19 $ 135,989 01 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, Books, Subscriptions, etc.—Continued. (Morang), Ltd., $2.94; Manitoba Free Press, Ltd., $5; Manufacturers' Press, Ltd., $56.99; A. N. Marquis & Co., $7.01; A. J. Mayes, $57.80; Maynard & Stewart Photo Supply Co., $83; M. Meredith, $2.50; Alerritt Herald, $7.50; Methuen & Co., Ltd., $37.01; Alining Magazine, $2.85; Mississippi Valley Historical Association, $5.23; Montreal Standard Publishing Co., Ltd., $5; A. G. Morice. $6.90; M. Moss, $35; Motor Vehicle Transportation, $4.99; J. Jlurray. $19.03; C. W. McCain, $2; McClelland & Stewart, Ltd., $23.14; McGraw-Hill . Book Co., $14.37; R. B. McMicking, $7.50; J. P. McLean, $2.42; MacLean's Magazine, $5; Nanaimo Daily Herald, $12; The Nation, $10.22; National Alumni, Ltd., $64.07; National Budget Committee, $2; National Bureau of Economic Research, $3.28; National Industrial Conference Board, $10.75; National Organization for Public Health Nursing, 36c; National Review, $8.55; National Tax Association, $5.26; J. Naysmith, $15; Nechako Chronicle, $2; T. Nelson & Sons, Ltd., $26.32; News Publishing Co., Ltd., Nelson, $6; North China Daily News & Herald, $28.38; Notes & Queries, $7.50; G. Newnes, Ltd., $4.53; News Publishing Co., Ltd., Truro, N.S., $5.40; New York Times Index, $57.96; T. P. O'Farrell, $25; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $252.40; Omineca Herald, $8; Ontario Book Co., $14.40; Otago AVitness, $6.62; Ottawa Journal, $4.50; The Outlook, $4; Oxford University Press, .$9.16; Pacific Coast Lumberman, $2; Pacific Northwest Library Association, $2.14; H. Palmer, $2.66; Penticton Herald, $3.50; Penton Publishing Co.. $20.75; Point Grey Gazette, $4; R. L. Polk & Co., $25.52; F. Poole, $29; Port Alberni News, $6; Port Hammond Weekly Gazette, $2.50; Portland Canal News, $5 ; Poor's Publishing Co., $60; postage, $251.48; Presbyterian Witness, $2; Prince Rupert Daily News, $6; Prince Rupert Evening Empire. $4.80; Princeton University Press. $1.92; Print Society, $4.87; Progress Publishing Co.. Ltd., $5.50; Public Affairs Information Service, $26.73; Public Health Journal, $2; Public Works Department. $4; Publishers' Circular, Ltd., $4.90; Punch Office, $15.91; Putnam's, $2.05; Reliable Auto Express, $1.75; Reliable Transfer, $5.25; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $30.75; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $2.50; Review of Reviews Corporation, $3.25; J. Ritchie & Co., $3.06; The Rudder, $4; A. Russell, $9; Russell, Lang & Co., Ltd., $3.70; Russell Sage Foundation, $6.70; Ryerson Press, $57.24; W. Sanford Evans Statistical Service, $2; San Francisco Chronicle. $S; Saturday Review, Ltd., $7.12; School Arts Magazine, $3.94; Science Press, $5.50; L. Scott Publication Co., $5; Scribner's Alagazine, $6; Seattle Post-Intelligencer, $12; M. Sillitoe, 50c; Simmons-Boardman Publishing Co.. $4.18; J. Skinner's Book Store, $76.55; A. J. Small, $5; C. H. Smith & Co., $2.30; Smith Book Co., $19.18; Smith Bros., $85; Society of Comparative Legislation, $9.80; Societe de Geographie de Quebec, $2; H. Sotheram, $82.20; Spalding Art Studio, $5.70; The Spectator, $11.17; D. Spencer, Ltd., $3.25; The Sphere, $11.53; Star Publishing Co., Ltd., $12; Statesman Publishing Co., Ltd., $6.80; D. Steedman, $3.15; H. Stevens, Son & Stiles. $26.86; St. John Telegraph- Journal, $5; E. Stock, $7.49-; The Studio, $6.15; Summerland Review, $2.50; Sun Publishing Co., Ltd., $1.50; Survey, $10.50; Telegraph Publishing Co., $3; J. Thin, $14.93; The Times, $19.23; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $144; Ben Toon's Bookshop, $3.50; Toronto Evening Telegram, $5; Trail News, Carried forward $ 10,692 19 $ 135.989 01 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 173 Np.of SERVICE. Expended. Vote. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. 211. Provincial Library and Archives—Continued. Brought- forward $ 10,692 19 $ 135,989 01 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, Books, Subscriptions, etc.—Continued. $2; Trans-Pacific, $21; Truth, $9.77; Turner, Beeton & Co., Ltd., $12.20; Union Library Association, $6.87; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $16; Universal Photographers, $15.58; University of Chicago Press, $8.36; University Society, $2.41; University of Toronto, $62.20; Valley Publishing Co., $3; Vancouver Daily Province, $15.60; Vancouver Daily Sun, $12; D. van Nostrand Co., $1.35; Vernon News, $2.50; Victoria Art Emporium, $112.30; A'ictoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $224.32; Victorian Government Statist, $1.05; J. W. Walker, $8.01; Walker Press, $2; F. H. Wallace, $1.63; AVall Street Journal, $18; I. AA'alsh, $11.16; Washington University State Historical Society, $2.17; AVestern Canner & Packer, $3.50; Western Electric Co., Ltd., $2.75; J. Wiley & Sons, $81.58; H. W. AVilson Co., $15.34; Wilson & Mackinnon, $8.76; AVilson Ross & Co.. $17.95; AVinnipeg Tribune, $5; AA'omen's Canadian Club, $2; World Almanac, $1.52; World's Menace Publishing Co., $1.50; The AVorld, Ltd., $11.02; AVrigley Directories, Ltd., $141; Yale Review, $4.51; Yale University Press, $1.90 11,479 45 $ 22,171 64 By cash 128 35 Total expenditure, Provincial Library and Archives 22,043 29 212. " Public Libraries Act." Salaries ($3,487.62) : Superintendent H. Killam $ 1,740 00 P. C. Knowles $967 62 AV. AVoods $780 00 1,747 62 $ 3,487 62 Expenses ($6,107.73) : Office Supplies, etc.: American Library Association, $10.27; B.C. Telephone Co., $46.68; R. R. Bowker & Co.. $5.24; C.P.R. Co., 30c.; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; Grafton & Co., $4.86; King Bros., $1; King's Printer, $455.60; Library of Congress, $41.90; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $81.20; Pacific Northwest Library Association. $2.10: postage, $118.56; Public Libraries, $3.50; Public Works Department, $6.25; Ryerson Press, $145.16; Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., Ltd., $9.80; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $11.25; H. W. Wilson Co., $25.45 970 37 Books and Periodicals: T. Allen, $253.66; American Library Association, $4.65; Baker & Tavlor Co., $69.67; A. Begg, $50; A. L. Burt & Co., $44.62; E. Byers, $2; AV. & R. Chambers, $62.25: G. Cook, $3.50; J. Al. Dent & Sons, Ltd., $155.58; A. E. Ewing, $20; Glasgow, Brook & Co., $4.30; F. D. Goodchild Co., $115.16; Grafton & Co., $2.57; Grain Growers' Guide, Ltd., $4.15; Grosset & Dunlap, $15; Hodder & Stoughton, Ltd., $306.59; F. Johnson, $56.86; Librarie Garneau, $1.37; Longmans, Green & Co., $171.74; Macmillan Co. of Canada, Ltd., $285.77; Jlethuen & Co., Ltd., $104.92; McClelland & Stewart, Ltd., $274.25; G. J. McLeod, $163.41; K. AL McLeod, $25; T. Nelson & Sons, Ltd., $88.27; George Newnes, Ltd., $10.78; Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club, $3; Oxford University Press, $384.32; F. Pagett, $5.25; Regents of University of California, $4.70; Carried forward $ 4,457 99 $ 158,032 30 • 0 174 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued 212. " Public Libraries Act "—Continued. 4,457 99 $ 158,032 30 Expenses—Continued. Books and Periodicals—Continued. Renouf Publishing Co., $1.25; Ryerson Press, $120.24; Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., Ltd., $531.71; Students' Book Department, $2.75 3,349 29 Freight and Express: Canadian National Railways, $119.31; C.P.R. Co., $314.70; Dominion Express Co., $31.15; E. & N. Railway Co., $168.35; G.T.P. Coast Steamship Co., Ltd., $1.47; Reliable Transfer, $288.78; AVhite Pass & Yukon Route, $16.21 939 97 Grants in Aid of Libraries: Courtenay, $11.78; Cumberland, $165; Enderbv, $9.72; Hollyburn, $18.13; Nelson, $67.75; Penticton, $18.95; Port Alberni, $27.50; Prince Rupert, $181.38; Sidney, $27.50 527 71 Travelling Expenses: H. Killam, $71; P. C. Knowles, $179.79; H. G. Stewart, $69.60 320 39 Total expenditure, " Public Libraries Act" 9,595 35 213. Provincial Museum. Salaries ($7,715.25) : Director F. Kermode $ 2,400 00 Recorder W. A'. Redfern 900 00 Assistant Biologist W. R. Carter L2S3 30 Attendants: E. A. Cooke $1,351 00 R. AV. Park $1,239 00 E. Hornsby 91 95 2,681 95 Stenographer V. Trenchard 150 00 Temporary Assistance E. H. Blackmore 300 00 $ 7,715 25 Expenses ($1,484.79) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $4.04; B.C. Telephone Co., $121.95; E. Fleming, $7; Forest Press, $8; Gurney & Jackson, $4.54; M. Holmes, $4; Houghton-Alifflin Co., $5; King's Printer. $264.98; Litchfield's, Ltd., $2.S5; Mellor Bros., Ltd., $30.30; W. J. Pendray & Sons, Ltd., $3.13; postage, $75.02; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $7; G. Routledge & Sons, Ltd., 76c; D. Spencer, Ltd., $1.37; State College of Washington, $1.75; University of California Press. 50c 542 19 Incidentals and Contingencies : B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $14.38; Dominion Express Co., $3.74; Drake Hardware, Ltd., $38.42; Durand Agency Co., $7.25; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $1.56; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $29.36; F. Kermode, $15; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $231.34; A. H. Jlavnard, $18; Mellor Bros., Ltd., $15; National Drug & Chemical Co., $9.41; W. J. Pendray & Sons, Ltd., $6; Public Works Department, $51S.50; D. Spencer, Ltd., $24.64; T. Wasilieff, $10 942 60 Total expenditure, Provincial Museum 9,200 04 Mental Hospitals. 214. New Westminster. Salaries ($94,157.37) : Medical Superintendent of Institutions H. C. Steeves $ 3,900 00 Assistant Medical Sup't E. J. Rvnn 2.400 00 Assistant Physician F. A. Ireland 1,093 55 r- Carried foncard $ 7,393 55 $ 176,827 69 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924 O 175 *°ot°ef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 214. New Westminster—Continued. Brouaht forward $ 7,393 55 $ 176,827 69 Salaries—Continued. Receiving Clerk '. -T. H. Cambridge 1,683 96 Laboratory Assistant ..G. Al. Kellington 1,020 00 Clinical Clerk -F. Gillard 1,320 00 900 00 Stenographer ..V. Stead Sundry Employees: J. R. Adamson $ 520 65 F. Jones $1,020 00 M. Anderson .... 720 00 G. Jones 1,092 00 T.D.Archibald 1,320 00 V. H. Jones.... 720 00 H. Bailey 1,320 00 A. Malcolm .... 720 00 A. Barnett 720 00 B. AV. Alapson 380 00 A. Barnett 710 00 R. Miller 1,020 00 A. T. Blower.... 968 00 C. A. Alonteith 1.140 00 E. G. Blower.... 904 6S A. Moore 1,200 00 J. Booth 1,320 00 F. Morshead .. 916 61 J. J. Briggs .... 1,260 00 R. Mynes 240 00 M. A. Cahill .... 360 00 G. McLeod .... 896 00 J. Callaghan.... 1,044 00 J. A. McAiillan 1,320 00 M. Colvin 60 00 B. Naylor 897 50 A. E. Cooter.... 1,308 00 J.M.Nicholson 960 00 W. Cross 996 00 W. H. Oliver.... 1,100 00 L. Derby 600 00 C. O'Reilly .... 720 00 M. J. Early 720 00 J. F. O'Reilly.. 1,200 .00 C. Fedewa 1,044 00 M. Pennington 600 00 AL Fillmore .... 1,500 00 T. Peunington 1,020 00 E. E. Finch .... 283 33 AV.C.Robertson 1,260 00 J. Fraser 1,260 00 AA'. Rourke .... 884 00 A. French 1,200 00 E. Rushton .... 1,320 00 L. Furness 267 10 C. Salter 1,320 00 W.AV. Galloway 1,320 00 F. Spooner .... 1,320 00 D. Gibson 480 00 W. Stamford.. 40 80 R. T. Hall 1,320 00 C. Staplev 1,260 00 C. I. Harcus .... 381 46 G. Stoodlev.- 854 00 . L. Harrison .... 230 32 H. H. Sutton- 981 00 J. A. Hartridge 936 00 E. Swarbrick.. 1,044 00 W. Hewton .... 972 00 W. C. Trewern 320 00 J. T. Holland.. 960 17 Al. AA'atson 694 00 O. Houle 1,032 00 E. AVhite 720 00 • S. Huntley 720 00 C. E. S.AVilkin- W.F. Johnson 1,620 00 son 1,020 00 B. Jones 1,092 00 J. W. Willows.. 120 00 E. B. Jones .... 1,320 00 E. M. Woods.. 240 00 63,349 62 Temporary employees 18,490 24 $ 94,157 37 Expenses ($106,827 97) : Office Supplies, etc.: American Aledical Association, $6.40; B.C. Tele phone Co., $579.79; Burr Office Supplies & Blue - Print Co., $27.65; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $72.99; Chapman Motor Cartage Co., Ltd., 75c.; Columbian Co., Ltd., $31.19; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Dominion Express Co., $4.70; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty 2o., $10; G.NW. Tele- graphs, $42.38; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $3.08; Johns Hopkins Press, $5.25; Journal of Nervous & Mental Diseases, $20; King's Printer, $393.60; Lea & Febiger, $6;. J. B. Lippincott Co., $16; Modern Hospital Publish Carried ft ing Co., $7; McClelland ncard $ 94,157 37 $ 176,827 69 O 176 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY— Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 214. New Westminster—Continued. Brought forward $ 94,157 37 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc—Continued. ' & Stewart, Ltd., $9.50; Nixon's Book Store, $59.02 ; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., $22.26; postage, $248; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $54.50; School Arts Magazine, $3.25; Vancouver Daily Province, $36; A'ancouver Daily Sun, $52.50; AA'illiams & Wilkins, Co., $5 1,728 81 Travelling Expenses: T. H. Cambridge. $46; G. S. Macgowan, $27; sundry employees, $95.48 168 48 Fuel, Light, Water, etc : Belyea & Co., Ltd., $1,994.18; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $295.80; Cunningham Hardware Co., Ltd., $39.15; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $16.560.08; Aloulton Electric Co., $271.98 ; City of New AVestminster, $4,987.65 ; New Westminster Gas Co., $333.64; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $284.47 24,766 95 Maintenance and Repairs to Buildings: Alcock, Downing & AVright, Ltd., $77.86; American Railway Express Co., $6.29; Anderson & Lusbv, $243.46; Ayres Varnish & Paint Co., Ltd., $112.90; J. Bell, $202.80; Belyea & Co., Ltd., $32 ; Black Bros., Ltd.. $13.50; Blue Funnel Motor Line, 25c; Brandram-Henderson, Ltd., $76.68; B.A. Paint Co., $65.80; B.C. Brush AVorks. Ltd., $84.02; B.C.E.R. Co., $29.78; J. Brookes Woodworking Co., Ltd., $185.25; Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd., $53.81; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd.. $113.6S; C.P.R. Co., $14.06; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $2,561.23; Chandler & Fisher Co., Ltd., $80; Chapman's Motor Cartage, Ltd., $56.25; Crane, Ltd., $132.92; G. R. Creech, $87.50; Cunningham Hardware, Ltd., $70.35; Customs, $9.11; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $3.73; Daum Manufacturing Co., $3.80; Dominion Express Co., $12.44; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $71.11; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $2,295; Federal Truck Line, $1.50; Gilley Bros.. Ltd., $1,319.81; G.N. Railway, $95.42; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $75.53; Hargreaves, Ltd., $12.75; C. Houghton, $196.80; Hunter-Henderson Paint Co., $401.94; Imperial Welding Co., $9.50 James & McClughan, ' Ltd., $27.50; H. T. Kirk, $1,724.13; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $1; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $2.14; C. Aloulton, $19.52; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., $21.80; W. N. O'Neil Co., Ltd., $4.80; Pedlar People. Ltd., $352.17; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., $7.60; Public AVorks Department, $21; A. Ramsay & Son Co., $28; Reliable Furniture Co., $64.50; Ritchie Bros. & Co., $125.85; Robertson-Godson Co.. Ltd., $31.75; Royal City Cleaners & Dyers, $13.80; Royal City Glass Co., $23.25; Simson-Balkwill & Co., $22; Singer Sewing Machine Co., $221.88; J. Fyfe-Smith Co., Ltd., $598.14; Speck & Robertson, $3.90; Spring & Sibley, $1,786.64; Taylor-Forbes Co., Ltd.. $556.33; T. J. Trapp & Co.. Ltd., $217.69; Underfeed Stoker Co., Ltd., $436.17; Union Oil Co. Carried forward $120,821 61 $ 176,827 69 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 177 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 214. New Westminster—Continued. Brought forward $120,821 61 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs to Buildings—Continued. of Canada, $1.60; Webb & Gifford, $407.16; C. A. Welsh, Ltd., $725.37; West Disinfecting Co., $101; Westminster Iron Works, Ltd., $553.43; AVestern Oil & Supply Co., $42.48; AVestminster Motors, Ltd., $1.20; Worthington Pump & Machinery Corporation, $32.62; pay-lists, labour, $3,447.10 20,432 35 Furniture and Fixtures : Stanley Brock. Ltd., $38.50; Canadian Laundry Machinery Co., Ltd., $450; Cassidy's, Ltd., $6.03; Gault Bros., Ltd., $192; G.N. Railway Co., $5.53; H. T. Kirk, $107.75; Merchants, Ltd., $3,675.16; McClary Manufacturing Co., $32.81; AicLennan, McFeely & Co., $39.99; Reliable Furniture Co., $204.35; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $355.05; Simmons, Ltd., $1,069.42; T. H. Smith Co., Ltd., $98.93; D. Spencer, Ltd., $370.50; T. J. Trapp Co.. $94.77; Westminster Furniture Manufacturing Co., $359.50 7,100 29 Provisions: Annandale Supply Co., Ltd., $155.17; Brackman- Ker Milling Co., $133; B.C. Government Liquor Vendor, $10; P. Burns & Co.. Ltd., $5,777.72; Canadian Fishing Co., Ltd., $2,605.10; Fraser Valley Dairies, Ltd., $3.60; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $235; Robin Hood Mills, Ltd., $1,451.01; Vancouver Milling & Grain Co., Ltd., $1,725; C. A. Welsh, Ltd., $17,256.67 ; AVestminster Grain Co., $130; Westminster Ice & Creamery, Ltd., $498.75 29,981 02 Clothing: American Railway Express Co., 21c; Canadian General Electric Co., $22.25; Chapman's Motor Cartage, Ltd., 75c; Dominion Express Co., 78c; M. Fisher, Sons & Co., $36.10; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $71.22; Johnston's Big Shoe House, Ltd., $46.50; Merchants, Ltd., $2,814.95; M. J. Phillips, $10; Reid & McDonald, $308.40; Singer Sewing Machine Co., $17.39; T. H. Smith Co., Ltd., $36; F. W. Sterling, $2,585.79; Storey & Campbell, $922.26; Vancouver Hollow Grinding Co., $7.70 6,880 30 Medical and Surgical Supplies : Ash-Temple Co., Ltd., $31.94; Belyea & Co., Ltd., $4.24; Blue Funnel Motor Line, $3.25; F. G. Booth, $4; B.C.E.R. Co., $1.25; B.C. Government Liquor Vendor, $465; Canadian Surgical Supplies, Ltd., $10.04; C.P.R. Co., $7.97; Chandler & Fisher, Ltd., $147.61; Chapman's Motor Cartage, Ltd., $10.25; Fisher Drug Co., $30.90; C. E. Frosst & Co., $100.51; G.N. Railway Co., $21.62; J. Hargreaves, $129.36; C. D. King, $48; E. H. McEwen. $50; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., $339.53; Parke, Davis & Co., $266.04; Richardson Dental Laboratory, $9; Royal Columbian Hospital, $55.55 ; Stevens Companies, $348.31; J. A. Tepoorten, Ltd., $26.46; Victor X-Ray Cor- Carried foncard .' $185,215 57 $ 176,827 69 12 O 178 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROA'INCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 214. New Westminster—Continued. Brought forward $185,215 57 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Medical and Surgical Supplies—Continued. poration, $22.76; A. Wander, Ltd., $23.52 ; AVestern Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $59.43 2,216 54 Examinations, Committals, and Transportation: G. A. Adam, $29.25; F. V. Agnew, $5; J. AV. Arbuckle, $5; E. C. Arthur, $5; P. Badman, $155.10; P. Badman (Mrs.), $4.50; A. H. Barber, $12.80; J. Barclay, $5; J. Baron, $116.05; J. M. Bella, $69.25; A. E. H. Bennett, $25; W. W. Birdsall, $5; E. M. Blair, $5; G. H. Bleecker, $5; Blue Funnel Motor Line, $1; G. F. Bradley, $43.35; F. E. Bradner, $7.30; E. Bray, $6.75; H. Brighton, $3; E. J. Breckon, $52.55; T. A. Briggs, $5; F. Brindley, $100.20; H. L. Bryce, $5; F. G. Brown, $282.45; J. Burke, $17.50; Burris. Archibald & Burris, $60; T. L. Butters, $5; J. P. Cade, $10; C. & C. Taxi Service, Ltd., $1.50; C.N. Railway, $303.35; C.P.R., $345.70; C. C. Canning, $127.65; P. Carr, $143.55; J. W. Carthew, $2; D. Charron, $16.90; City Transfer Co., $3; S. Cline, $108.25; A. W. Collins, $91.15; M. J. Condon, $1.70; E. J. Cook, $73.30; D. Corsan, $10; J. W. Cruickshank, $2.10; G. F. Curtis, $15; J. Cuthbert, $124.45; A. G. Deighton, $3.15; G. Devonshire, $10.50; G. AV. Donahoe, $403.55; A. Dryden, $2; A. Dunbar, $12.65 ; G. J. Duncan. $57.70 ; F. S. Eaton, $5; H. L. Edmonds, $20; F. N. Emmott, $90.95; C. Ewert, $10; A. Fairbairn, $18.50; R. Felton, $5 ; A. Ferrier, $102.20; A. Fisher, $276.75 ; Fong Lee, $3; F. Fryer, $58.20; J. H. Fynn, $50; F. W. Gallagher, $7.75 ; E. Gammon, $81.05 ; Garner & Asseltine, $10; W. E. Giles, $24.70; J. Gillies, $162.85; J. J. Gillis, $20; D. S. Goodrich, $61.30; W. Graham, $5; G. Hall, $5; C. H. Han- kinson, $35; J. P. M. Hannah, 75c; F. Harris $17.55; W. J. Hatcher, $1.80; A. Henderson, $5; G. B. Henderson, $5; E. Hurley, $14; Interior Transportation Co., $30; Irving, Murphy & Willoughby, $35; W. R. Jarvis. $78.90; G. A. Johnson, $15.20; J. F. Johnston, $53.80; A. Kay, $93.15; T. J. Kearney, $12; C. F. Kearns, $26.15; W. D. Keith, $5; AV. D. Kennedy, $5; W. Kier, $12.55; H. AV. King, $187.20; C. M. Kingston, $10; W. J. Knox, $10; W. H. Laird, $54.25; E. Large, $5; E. J. Lyon, $10; O. O. Lyons, $10; C. A. Alancor, $27.65; F. D. Markland, $63.25; C. R. Marlatt, $10; S. Marshall, $84.25; H. Martin, $110.85; R. Matthews, $96.45; A. H. Miller, $10.50; T. Miller, $10; Airs. Mixer, , $72.65; J. D. Moore, $194.53; O. Jlorris, $5; W. G. Alorris, $10; A. D. I. Mustart, $3.90; H. H. MacKenzie, $25; D. McCaffrey, $20; J. J. McConnell, $82.20; A. W. McCordick, $5; J. D. McEachern, $15; E. H. McEwen, $5; J. G. McKay, $30; T. McPherson, $5; Nicola Valley General Hospital, $5.50; G. C. Paine, $35; AV. D. Patton, $5; P. Pentecost, $10.55; T. H. Petum, 75c; W. H. Philpott's Cafe, $2; R. P. Ponder, $153.65; Carried forward $187,432 11 $ 176,827 69 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 179 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJIENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 214. New Westminster—Continued. Brought forward $187,432 11 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Examinations, Committals, and Transportation—Cont'd. R. P. Ponder (Mrs.), $31.50; Powell River Employees' Sick Benefit Society, $4; R. H. Price, $10; Provincial Police, $125.12 ; J. Rankin, $26.20; A. A. Reid, $7; W. O. Rose, $5; Rose & Hartin, $25; E. J. Rothwell and W. A. Robertson, $10; J. Russell, $5.05; S. S. Saunders, $13.35; Scandia Cafe, $2.50; C. Schmitt, $10; N. Scotton, $5.25; S. Service, $417; W. J. Service, $299.25; W. V. Shepherd, $8.15; C. Shields, $28; R. A. Sims, $6.95; G. W. Sinelare, $35; F. Smith, $1.50; J. A. Smith, $8.55; L. Smith, $20; A. E. Spall, $69.95; W. Spratt, $54.40; W. M. Stewart, $14.45; A. C. Sutton, $38.80; H. P. Swan, $5; L. Tisdale, $2; H. E. Tremayne, $28; AV. Truax. $5; G. H. Tuthill, $20; Nurse Tyner, $21.20; Union S.S. Co. of B.C., Ltd., $40.40; J. Urquhart, $16; E. A. Vachon, $151.45; O. van Etter, $5; E. van Gastel $12; O. Verity, $10.50; City of Victoria, $26.60; H. N. AVatson, $5; W. A. Watson. $5; Westminster Motor Line, $6; W. J. Whiteside, $10; O. Wilkie, $1.55; G. Williams, $145.05; W. H. Wood, $5; P. E. AVoods, $24.50; H. C. AVrinch, $5; R. E. Zeigler, $10 7,595 65 Incidentals: Almond's, Ltd., $4.70; American Railway Express Co., $1.01; Anderson & Lusby, $39.17; Annandale Supply Co., Ltd., 90c; Bearing Supply House, Ltd., $7.12; Beaver Cigar Factory, $19; Beaver Soap Co., Ltd., $209.64; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $254.45; Belvea & Co., Ltd., $21; Black Bros., Ltd., $296.70; A. H. Blackburn, $32.25; J. C. Blair, $1.70; S. Bowell & Son, $150; R. F. Bower, $7.50; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $200.60; B.C. Barber Supply & Sundries, Ltd., $14.22; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $1; B.C. Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $32.10; S. Brock, Ltd., $568.33; Bryson & Sons, $221.30; Camera & Arts, Ltd., $6.07 ; Canadian Fairbanks-Alorse Co., Ltd., $54.35 ; Chapman's Alotor Cartage Co., $2.75; Columbian Co., Ltd., $16.20; Coquitlam Garage, $2.10; Crawford Battery Co., Ltd., $81.80; Cunningham Hardware Co., Ltd., $21.72; Dominion Express Co., $5.76; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $78.17; M. Dumond, $44.32; W. E. Fales Co., $250; G.T.P. Coast S.S. Co., $1; G.N. Railway, $6.03; J. Goard, $48; Hamilton Cotton Co., Ltd., $210.74; Mrs. Holland, $24; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $748.43; Jackson Printing Co., $11.10; J. J. Johnston, $37.80; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $74; H. D. Mack- ness, $106; D. Murchie & Son, $175; MacDonald & Wilson, $100; McAllister Spring Co., Ltd., $3.85; McColl Bros., Ltd., $100.70; Nixon's Book Store, $10.80; T. Ovens, $3; Perfecta Manufacturing Co., $8.40; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $77; Reliable Transfer, 50c; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, $69.40; Ritchie Bros. & Co., $616.35; Sankey & Manson, $16; Singer Sewing Carried forward $195,027 76 $ 176,827 69 0 180 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote* SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY —Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 214. New Westminster—Continued. Tirouaht forward S195.027 76 $ 176.827 69 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals—Continued. Machine Co., $6.60; T. H. Smith Co., Ltd., $38.55; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $5.27; Speck & Robertson, $3.20; Stewart Photo Supply Co., $82.66; O. Swanson, $91; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $29.61; T. J. Trapp & Co., $29.64; United Electric Co., Ltd., $18.69 ; Vancouver Daily Prov- ince, $31.20; A'ancouver Spring Co., Ltd., $13.50; Vancouver Sun, $30.60; T. Wardlow, $1; West- minster Grain Co., $371.80; Westminster Alotors, Ltd., $1.65; Western Industrial Development Co., $63.93; J. A. Wilson, $1.35; F. W. Woolworth Co., Ltd., $13.30; gratuiti Total expenditure, es, $30 5,957 58 Alental Hospital, New AVestminster.... $200,985 34 215. Essondale. Salaries ($123,593.61) : Assistant Aledical Sup't ..A. L. Crease $ 2,820 00 Assistant Physicians: C. E. Benwell $1,800 00 L. E. Sauriol..$l,920 00 3,720 00 Bursar ..G. S. Macgow7an 2,520 00 1,419 96 1,392 00 Assistant Bursar .C. Fletcher .M. H. McCabe Book-keeper ..F. J. Fish 1,332 00 Stenographers: E. M. Gregg $870 00 I. H. Wedge ....$900 00 1,770 00 Sundry Employees : W. J. Adams....$l,320 00 G. Mathewson $1,380 00 W. J. Armour.. 1,200 00 J. Minns 900 00 H. Banham .... 972 00 R. Monteith .... 964 00 J. C. Banton.... 1,020 00 W. Moore 861 68 L. Bell 840 00 T. A. Morris.... 996 00 AV. R. Berry.... 876 00 T. Mowbray .. 1,260 00 J. W. Blackburn 960 00 R. Muir 876 00 R. Blair 864 00 E.J.AIacIntvre 1,080 00 F. Boutin 576 00 A. MacLeUan.. 456 00 ,M. Brennan .... 864 00 H. McAllister.. 984 00 A. Campbell .... 1,080 00 G. McCartney.. 924 00 S. Cooling 864 00 AL AlcDonald.. 852 00 D. Coutts 912 00 T. McFadyen.. 852 00 J. R. Cowley.... 960 00 O. S. AIcKain.. 852 64 W. Creber 960 00 G.B.McNaugh- N. AV. Cunning ton 9S4 00 ham 1,020 00 J.McNaughton 852 00 E. Dahling 936 00 E. J. Nolan .... 759 00 AL Doyle 1,140 00 H. Northcott .. 852 00 E. English 864 00 W. R. Oliver.. 852 00 C. H. Evans .... 1,020 00 C. Oxenbury.... 1,032 00 C. R. Ferguson 852 00 P. E. Percy .... 481 29 E. Fitzgerald.... 1.440 00 A. H. Price .... 1,020 00 A. Flannagan .. 900 00 F. E. Pollard.. 852 00 J. B. Foster .... 1,380 00 W. Powell 912 00 A. Fraser 1.140 00 J. B. Pumphrey 1,260 00 J. A. Gibson .... 912 00 AV. Rhodes .... 912 00 Carried foncard $ 14,973 96 $200,985 34 $ 176 827 69 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 181 V°ote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 215. Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $ 14,973 96 $200,985 34 $ 176,827 69 Salaries—Continued. Sundry Employees—Continued. R. Gow $1,140 00 H. Robinson....$ 852 00 G. A. Graham.. 876 00 E. Rosselli 1,020 00 H. Griffith 900 00 E. Sands 996 00 J. Hargie 1,200 00 W. Sayer 828 00 W. Headridge .. 996 00 G. Scott 876 00 P. Hoskin 912 00 C. Smith 432 00 M. J. Hughes.. 1,008 00 G. L. Smith.... 1.240 00 J. J. Humphrey 888 00 H. A. Steed .... 984 00 J. Hutchinson.. 864 00 E. B. Stinch- C. Jackson 1,020 00 combe 1,440 00 J. Johnson 984 00 K. C. Storey.... 552 00 T. Johnson 900 00 T. Symington.. 1,200 00 A. J. Kerr 1,164 00 A. Talbot 972 00 W. King 864 00 T. Theroux .... 1,048 06 D. Langley 241 61 W. A. Wardle 1,020 00 H. Lonsdale .... 1,620 00 I. Watts 936 00 T. Lynch 1,020 00 H. J. Wilby .. 852 00 A. Mackenzie .. 925 00 J. AV. Willows.. 1,140 00 W. Mackie 1,020 00 W. Wilson .... 852 00 E. H. Madden.. 841 29 W. E. AVorrall 876 00 J. L. Malcolm.. 1,800 00 J. A. Young.... 1,080 00 S. B. Martin.... 1,440 00 P. E. Young.... 924 00 92,622 57 Temporary Assistance 15,997 08 $123,593 61 Expenses ($170,025.64) : Office Supplies, etc.: American Medical Association, $7.50; Blue Funnel Motor Line, 25c.; Boston Medical & Surgical Journal, $7.56 ; B.C. Telephone Co., $1,049.32 ; Burr Office Supplies & Blue Print Co., $55.10; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $58.60; Canadian Medical Association, $6; C.P.R., $73.54; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $51.50; Columbian Co., Ltd., $47.19; Concrete, $3 ; Dominion Express Co., $9.30; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $8.44 ; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $13.97; J. F. Hartz Co., Ltd., $23.75; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $1.60; King's Printer, $1,237.69; Lea & Febiger, $7.50; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $7.50; Nixon Book Store, $3.70; postage, $350; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $78; A'ancouver Daily Province, $18; Vancouver Sun, $6 3,125 01 Travelling Expenses : G. S. Macgowan, $130.08; sundry employees, $686.95 817 03 Fuel, Light, and Water: Blue Funnel Motor Line, 25c; B.C.E.R. Co., $3,798.86; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $62.57; Farr, Robinson & Bird, Ltd., $73; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $114; E. B. Horsman & Son, $3.60; J. Alayer, $30,775.54; C. Moulton, $201.38; City of New Westminster, $5,102.48; J. Nolan, 25c; Northern Electric Co., $361.04; A'ancouver Gas Co., Ltd., $531.96; AVestern'Hardware & Steel Co., Ltd., $38.30 41,063 23 Carried foncard $168.59S 88 $200,985 34 $ 176,827 69 O 182 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY— Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 215. Essondale—Continued. Brought foncard . $168,898 88 $200,985 34 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs to Buildings: Albion Motor Express, $1.75; Alcock, Downing & Wright, Ltd., $843.95; American Express Co., $6.70; Anderson & Lusby, $1,288.65 ; Barr & Anderson, Ltd., $488; H. Birks & Sons, Ltd., $5.50; Blue Funnel Alotor Line, $2.25; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., $117; J. Brand & Co., $61.75; Brand- ram-Henderson, Ltd., $359.77; Brantford Oven & Rack Co., $3.75; D. G. Brison, $77; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $22.11; B.C. Barber Supply & Sundries, Ltd., $36.45; B.C. Brush Works, $170.94; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $16.45; J. Brookes Woodworking Co., Ltd., $1,893.63; Bryson & Sons, $12.25; J. Bums & Co., $11.03; Burr Office Supplies Co., $1.92; Calder Chimney & Construction Co., $30; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., $14.79; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $55.47; C.P.R. Co., $25.59; Canadian Sirocco Co., Ltd., $48.11; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $4,629.81; Cassidy's, Ltd., $12.72; Chandler & Fisher, Ltd., $149.71; Chapman's Motor Cartage, Ltd., $47.50; Collector of Customs, $7.84; Crane, Ltd., $884.42; G. R. Creech, $25; Cunningham Hardware Co., $99.57; F. Darling & Co., $186.12; Dominion Express Co., $7.90; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $129.17; AL Dumond, $20; Dust Control Co., $40.50; Evans. Coleman & Evans. Ltd., $160.25; Farr, Robinson & Bird, Ltd., $2.46; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $72.07; Garlock Packing Co., $8.76; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $1,366,55; G.N. Railway Co., $5.22; T. M. Grindley & Co., $4.22; Gurney Foundry Co., Ltd., $8.52 ; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $475.36 ; J. Hall, $152.70; Hanlon & Wilson, $8.10; Heaps Engineering Co., Ltd., $121.83; Helm Brick Ala- chine Co., $3.70; R. Hoffmeister, $7.40; Hunter- Henderson Paint Co., $881.56; Hyslop Hardware Co., $40.09; Imperial AVelding Co., $8.25; James & McClughan, Ltd., $187.42 ; H. T. Kirk, $157.65 ; Laminated Materials Co., Ltd., $923.52; G. Alackey, $102; J. L. Malcolm, $5.70; Alarshall- Wells B.C., Ltd., $2.40; S. B. Martin, 50c; C. C. Moore & Co., $7.85; Moulton Electric Co., $340.71; C. Mulvey, $14.75; McClary Manufacturing Co., $34.41; McDougall-McNeill. Ltd., $140.63; JIc- Lennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $69.36; New AVestminster Foundry Co., Ltd., $51.20; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $21.88; W. N. O'Neil Co., Ltd., $121.30; Peacock Bros., Ltd., $14.13; Perfection Supply & Manufacturing Co., $5.75; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., $472.25; Public Works Department, $26.50; Reliable Furniture Co., $172.80; Reliable Transfer, $4.50; Reliance Alotor & Machine Works, $36.80; Robertson-Godson Co., Ltd., $820.72; Royal City Cleaners & Dyers, $4.50; Royal City Glass Co., $38.50; Sankey & Alanson, $28.80; Sankey & White, $115.20; J. Sinclair, $10; J. Fyfe-Smith Co., Ltd., $862.16; C. C. Snowdon, $88.85; Speck & Robertson, $3.15; Carried forward $168,598 88 $200,985 34 $ 176,827 69 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 183 Vote SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 215. Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $168,598 88 $200,985 34 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Alaintenance and Repairs to Buildings—Continued. Spring- & Sibley, $223.20; Taylor-Forbes Co., Ltd., $1,190.10; J. A. Tepoorten, Ltd., $16.23; T. J. Trapp Co., $2,344.81; Triangle Chemical Co., Ltd., $54; A'ulcan Iron AVorks, Ltd., $440; AVebb & Gifford, $330.46; C. A. Welsh, Ltd., $1,675.25; AVest Disinfecting Co., $126; AVestminster Iron Works, Ltd., $76.14; Western Industrial Development Co., $174.49; A. R. AA'illiams Alachinery Co., $433.17; pay-lists, labour, $3,966.85 31,098 70 Furniture and Fixtures: B.C.E.R. Co., $1.25; Canadian Fabrikoid, Ltd., $286.57; Cassidy's, Ltd., $1,110.53; J. Foster, $1; G.N. Railway Co., $5.53; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd.. $29.25; Hudson's Bav Co., $89.45; James & McClughan, Ltd., $55; Alaple Ridge Freight Service, 75c; Merchants, Ltd.,- $5.905.41; C. Mulvey, $164.80; McClary Manufacturing Co., $5.85; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $40.44; Reliable Furniture Co.. $366.45; Restmore Alanufacturing Co., Ltd., $426.24; Simmons, Ltd., $858.60; T. J. Trapp Co., Ltd., $216.44; Westminster Furniture Alanufacturing Co., $513.20 10,076 76 Provisions, etc.: Brackman-Ker Milling Co., $1,969; B.C. Government Liquor A'endor, $30; P. Burns & Co., $10,297.67; Canadian Fishing Co., Ltd., $4,017.50; C.P.R. Co., $198.99; Chapman's Motor Cartage Co., $5; A. Fraser, $1.65; Fraser A'alley Dairies, Ltd., $5.76; Lake of the Woods Aiilling Co., $3,648; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd.. $10.96; A'ancouver Aiming & Grain Co., Ltd., $3,468; C. A. Welsh, Ltd., $34,354.90 58,007 43 Uniforms and Clothing: B.C.E.R. Co., 85c ; J. E. Brown & Co.. $9,020.65; Chapman's Motor Cartage Co., Ltd., 75c.; AV. AV. Galloway, $11; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $112.12; Johnston's Big Shoe House, Ltd., $2,293.45; Merchants, Ltd., $1,201.13; Al. J. Phillips, $3,059.55; Reid & McDonald, $1,350; F. W. Sterling, $9,319.32; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $77.93 26,446 75 Medical and Surgical Supplies : Abbott Laboratories, $35.25; Ash-Temple Co., Ltd., $43.42; A. H. Blackburn, $12.75; Blue Funnel Motor Line, $1.50; B.C.E.R. Co., $2; B.C. Government Liquor A'endor, $69.95; Canadian Hospital Supply Co., $476.29; Chandler & Fisher, Ltd., $197.40; Chapman's Alotor Cartage Co., $3.25; Dominion Express Co., $1.93; Fisher Drug Co., $36.35; C. E. Frosst & Co., $139.65; T. Gifford, $32; J. Hargreaves, $172.48; C. D. King, $13; A. Lunberg Co., $10; National Drug & Chemical Co., $184.38; Parke, Davis & Co., $221; N. C. Poison & Co., Ltd,, $16; C. S. Purvis, $30; Reid Bros., $18.75; Richardson Dental Laboratories. $26.25; Royal Columbian Hospital. $160; Scientific Alaterials Co., $7.41; G. W. Sinclair, Carried forward $294,228 52 $200,985 34 $ 176,827 69 O 184 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJIENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 215. Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $294,228 52 $200,985 34 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. . Medical and Surgical Supplies—Continued. $75; Stevens Co., $563.96; J. A. Tepoorten, Ltd., $275.11; AVestern Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $11.14; Winthrop Chemical Co., $247.76 3,083 97 Examinations, Committals, and Transportation: L. J. Bell, $1.50; C. G. Barber. $17.05; Blue Funnel Motor Line, $4; Boutin & Worrall, $1; E. English, 50c; C.P.R., $29; C. V. Cooke, $10; C. B. Combe, $227.12; W. H. Hadley, $108.07; M. Monteith, $7.95; M. Moore, $3.25; O. S. Mc- Kain, $3.95; M. McNaughton, 50c; City of New Westminster, $5; J. Nolan, 50c; M. Olliver. 50c.; J. Perrog, $12.47; Pitt Meadows, Corporation of, $5; F. E. Pollard, $3.41; E. Sands. $2.82; W. Sayers, $8; N. W. Strong, $5; W. J. Whiteside, $2.50; J. Wilby, $1.35 460 44 Incidentals: Albion Motor Express, $1.50; Almond's, Ltd., $1.85; American Railway Express Co., $102.96; Anderson & Lusby, $10.88; Bearing Supply House. Ltd., $20.88 ; Beaver Cigar Factory, $65.55 ; Beaver Soap Co., Ltd., $173.39; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $25.31; A. H. Blackburn, $23.25; J. C. Blair, $4.25; J. Pringle, $5.25; S. Bowell & Son, $330; J. Brand & Co., $136.95; B.C. Barber Supply Co., $290.14; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $9.30; S. Brock, Ltd., $95.65; Brunswick - Balke - Collender Co., $134.75; Burr Office Supplies, $8.50; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $234.30; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $329.35; C.P.R. Co.. $107.14; Chapman's Motor Cartage. Ltd., $6: Collector of Customs, $33.62; W. S. Collister Co.. $1.75; Columbian. Co., Ltd., $16.20; Columbia Piano House, $142.50; Cooper & Aberson, $15.10; Coquitlam Garage, $22.80; J. Cunningham, $300; Dominion Express Co., $2.98; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $51.74; W. E. Fales Co., $270; Fisher Drug Co., $9.28; Fraser Motors. Ltd., $1.60; T. Gifford, $27.85; Gilley Bros., Ltd.. $82.15; J. Gilroy, $5; F. Goertz, $3; Gurney Tire Co., $57.45; Goddard & Co., $36.97; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $15.34; R. T. Hall. $10; Harrison & Co., $12; R. G. Henderson, $11.65; Imperial Oil Co., $53.51; Jackson Printing Co.. $16.65; Joe Quov, $3; H. T. Kirk, $1.35; G. J. Kwong, $2; M. Litowinski. $10; G. S. Macgowan, $13.47; H. D. Mackness, $21; W. J. Moore, $7; D. iiurchie & Son, $480; McAllister Spring Co., Ltd., $1.50; McColl Bros., Ltd., $23; R. McGeorge, $7; Nixon's Book Store, $32; Odin & Graham Garage, $8.90; W. J. Perog, $25; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $150; Provincial Police, $25.65; D. M. Pound, $19.50; Reliable Transfer Co., $1.50; Reliance Motor & Machine Works, $3.50; Ridgefield Garage, $1.65; E. Rushton, $310.25; A'. C. Russell, $1; Sankey & White, $18; Seymour Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $229.60; Shell Co.. $54.35; Simson- Balkwill & Co., Ltd., $2.08; C. C. Snowdon, Carried foncard $297,772 93 $200,985 34 $ 176,827 69 J 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 185 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 215. Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $297,772 93 $200,985 34 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals—Continued. $256.30; Speck & Robertson, $14.85; Sullivan Service Garage, $1.65; O. Swanson, $41; Swift ' Canadian Co., Ltd., $189.25; Taylor-Forbes Co., Ltd., $1.76; J. H. Todd, $6; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $583.99; Union Oil Co., Ltd., $513.75; Vancouver Daily Province, $31.95; Vancouver Sun, $29.40; Vivian Gas Engine Works, $24; Ward & Anderson, $88; Webb & Gifford. $37.50; AVestminster Ice & Creamery, Ltd., $4.75; F. W. Wool- worth Co., Ltd., $27.35; gratuities, $90 6.710 09 $304,483 02 By cash $ 65 00 By board and lodging supplied to Colony Farm employees 8,929 00 By fuel supplied to Colony Farm 1,869 77 10,863 77 Total expenditure, Alental Hospital, Essondale 293,619 25 216. Colony Farm and Nursery, Essondale. i Salaries ($30,027.27) : Farm Superintendent P. H. Moore $ 2,520 00 Book-keeper T. AVeeks 1,200 00 Sundry Employees: R. Erskine $1,200 00 J. Lobban $ 900 00 R.Gardner 1,800 00 E. J.MacIntyre 360 00 R. Graham 1,320 00 J. Renton 1,140 00 J. Hollins 1,080 00 J. van Meel .... 1,020 00 W. Kerswell.... 960 00 S. Wickham .. 1,200 00 10,980 00 Temporary employees 15,327 27 $ 30,027 27 Expenses ($65,137.85) : Office Supplies, etc.: Breeders' Gazette, $2.10; B.C. Telephone Co., Ltd., $321.19; Burr Office Supplies, $19.42; OP. Telegraphs, $28.73; Clarke & Stuart Co., $3.70; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; M. H. Gardner, $4.15; G.N.W. Telegraphs, $10.03; Holstein-Friesian Association, $4.04; Holstein- Friesian Association of America, $7.60; Holstein- Friesian World, $8.41; King's Printer, $5.60; Market Examiner, $2; postage, $20; United Typewriter Co., $18 459 97 Travelling Expenses: J. L. Malcolm, $7.50; P. H. Moore, $176.95 184 45 Fuel, Light, and Water : B.C.E.R. Co., $1,927.50; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd:, $40.39; Moulton Electric Co., $104.37; City of New AVestminster, $1,620.52; Northern Electric Co., $28.90; fuel supplied by Mental Hospital, Essondale, $1,869.77 5,591 45 Carried forward $ 36,263 14 $494,604 59 $ 176,827 69 O 186 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 216. Colony Farm and Nursery, Essondale— Continued. Brought forward $ 36,263 14 $494,604 59 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs to Buildings : Anderson & Lusby, $196.20; C. H. Barker, $16.75; Beatty Bros., Ltd., $13.94; Blue Funnel Motor Line, $1; B.C. Brush AVorks, Ltd., $113.51: B.C.E.R. Co., $7.12; C. AV. Brockley & Co., $75; J. Brookes Woodworking Co., $11.70; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $65.41; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $744.17; Chapman's Motor Cartage Co., $9; Collector of Customs, $1.38 ; Cooper & Aberson. $26 ; Crane. Ltd., $45.51; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $32.95; DeLaval Co., Ltd., $70.72; M. Dumond, $475; Ellett Copper & Brass Co., $45.65; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $759.55; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $1.59; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $223.50; J. L. Goodhue & Co., Ltd., $106.04; Gurney Foundry Co., Ltd., $2.19; Gutta Percha & Rubber Co., Ltd., $432.93; R. Hoffmeister, $109.17; Hyslop Hardware Co., $277.28; Imperial Welding Co., $5.75; James & McClughan, Ltd., $137.45; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $15.80; Linde Canadian Refrigeration Co., $2,907.34; J. L. Malcolm, $2.60; Moulton Electric Co., $36.92; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., $9; Pumps & Power, Ltd.. $225.75; Robertson-Godson Co., $125.99; H. Saul & Co.. $37.72; Simson, Balkwill • & Co., $5.23; J. Fyfe-Smith Co., Ltd., $261.18; D. Spencer, Ltd., $7.04; Spring & Sibley, $42.55; Thurston-Flavelle, Ltd., $22.50; T. J. Trapp Co., Ltd., $273.77: Vancouver Scale & Butcher Supply Co., Ltd., $288.75: Victoria Chemical Co., Ltd., 58c; Vulcan Iron Works, Ltd.. $1,712.40; Webb & Gifford, $568.90; C. A. Welsh. Ltd., $105.23; Westminster Iron Works, Ltd., $51.65; A. R. Williams Machinery Co., $101.22 10,808 58 Provisions: Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $13.50; C, A. Welsh, Ltd., $129.85; board supplied by Alental Hospital, Essondale, $8,929 9,072 35 Feed for Stock: Annacis Stock Farm, $92 ; Brackman-Ker Milling Co $13,932.16; J. E. Gibson, $669.17; Gibson's Dairy Produce, $44.82; G.N. Railway, $189.13; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $161; AIcLellan & Mc- Carter, Ltd., $19.80; Mainland Navigation Co., Ltd., $75.75; D. Nisbet, $216; W. H. Nisbet, $1,215.50; F. T. Parmiter, $564.02; E. Sabourin. $530.86; T. J. Trapp Co., Ltd., $1.97; Vancouver Milling &■ Grain Co., $1,895.50; Arernon Feed Co., $51.05; Victory Flour Mills, Ltd., $240; Westminster Brewery, Ltd., $558; Westminster Grain Co.. $1,339.90 21,991 66 Fertilizer and Seed: Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $1,397.77; J. Brand & Co., $594.20; B.C.E.R. Co., 35c; Challenger Timber Co., Ltd.. $70; C. Collishaw, $30; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $8.25; J. A. Tepoorten, Ltd., $34.36; Victoria Chemical Co., Ltd., $1,081.72; Ward's Agencies, Ltd., $20 3,236 65 . Corned foncard $ 81,372 38 $494,604 59 $ 176,827 69 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st'March, 1924. 0 187 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 216. Colony Farm and Nursery, Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $ 81,372 38 $494,604 59 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Testing Cows: E. Bowman Remedy Co., $126.81; Collector of Customs, $25.50; C. G. Newland, $787.50; Victoria Chemical Co., Ltd., $10.18 949 99 Implements and Harness: Cooper & Aberson, $5; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $155; M. Dumond, $105.25; Inverholme Stock Farm, $500; A. Jack & Sons, Ltd., $115.55; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $105.84; Turnbull Bros., $1.50; University of B.C., $60 1,048 14 Blacksmith Supplies: Gilley Bros., Ltd., $26; Hyslop Hardware Co., $1,028.49 1.054 49 Cannery Supplies: American Can Co., Ltd., $1,063.44; B.C.E.R. Co., $1.20; B.C. Alanufacturing Co., Ltd., $85.01; Bun- Office Supplies, $4; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $35.50; DeLaval Co., Ltd., $14.25; J. Irving, $22.50; Letson & Burpee, Ltd., $18; H. F. Marshall, $33.90; J. AlcFarlane, $12.75; J. A. Mclver, $43.45; D. McLean, $12.79; Pacific Box Co., Ltd., $76.50; A. H. Price, $4.57; Terminal Sheet Metal Works, $13; C. A. Welsh, $978 2,418 86 Poultry Supplies: Westminster Grain Co 286 50 Incidentals: American Can Co., Ltd., $56.50; Anderson & Lusby, $64.75; Basque Chemical Production Co., Ltd., $5; Belyea & Co., Ltd., $10; Blue Funnel Alotor Line, 50c; E. Bowman Remedy Co., $150; B.C.E.R. Co., 98c; J. E. Brown & Co., $60; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $50.92; Canadian Ammonia Co., Ltd., $123.54; Canadian National Live Stock Records, $26.7S; C.N. Railway Co., $5; C.P.R. Co., 85c; Chapman's Motor Cartage Co., $2; Collector of Customs, $2.70; Cooper & Aberson, $40.55; Corporation of District of Coquitlam, $100; G. Cunningham, $30; DeLaval Co., Ltd., $92.87; Dominion Express Co., $5.83; M. Dumond, $392.95 ; Fisher Drug Co., $198.33 ; M. H. Gardner, $2.15; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $60.25; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $2.53; R. Hoffmeister, $3.75; Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada, $92.47; Hyslop Hardware, $641.12; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $706.10; T. H. .Tagger, $721.90; A. Knowles, $33.50; F. C. Lloyd, $3.50; Merchants' Cartage Co., $1; Alerchants, Ltd., $13.69 ; W. J. Moore, $662.40 ; H. A. Moyer, Inc., $13.36; AlcColl Bros., Ltd., $7.75; P. McKechnie, $90; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., $76.05; T. Ovens, $22; P.G.E. Railway, $1.90; M. J. Phillips, $29.40; City of Port Coquitlam, $517.32; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., $38; C. W. Prowd, $5; Reliable Furniture Co., $37.25; M. Scotland, $70.23; J. L. Smith, $500; Stevens Companies, 50c; Storey & Campbell, Ltd., $359.36; J. A. Tepoorten, Ltd., $6.88; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $1,795.30; Triangle Chemical Co., $3.02; Turnbull Bros., $17.23; Uni- Carried forward $ 87,130 36 $494,604 59 $ 176,S27 69 0 188 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF THE PROA'INCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 216. Colony Farm and Nursery, Essondale—Continued. Brought forward $ 87,130 36 $494,604 59 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals—Continued. versal Photographers, $18.25; C. A. Welsh, Ltd., $23.50; Western Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $20.05; Westminster Iron Works, $3; AV. A. AVhitelaw, $15 8,034 76 Total expenditure, Colony Farm and Nursery, Essondale 95,165 12 217. Mental Home (Saanich), Colquitz. , Uaries ($18,669.43) : ..G. Farrant $ 1,620 00 ..G. AV. Hall 1,200 00 180 00 Sundry Employees: F. Abrahams....$ 54 40 F. J. Lisney....$ 195 23 J. T. Baker 1,128 00 A. C. Loat .... 936 00 P. Conroy 1.560 00 J. Aliller 68 00 E. Elwell 144 78 F. McDonough 876 00 C. Faulkner .... 681 10 J. McLean 1,020 00 H. W. Fawcett 357 35 J. Simmonds.... 443 61 W. Fletcher .... 1,140 00 W. Simmonds.. 621 00 E. E. Groutage 872 00 R. Southern.... 24 93 G. Hall 828 00 R. Stewart .... 386 07 T. F. P. Hooper 91 45 J. J. Taylor .... 232 51 H. Hoult 1,140 00 J. J. Turner.... 228 12 J. Hudson 691 33 AV. AVard 17 55 C. Jenkinson .... 680 00 P. Watkin 340 00 C. Knowles 912 00 15,669 43 $ 18,669 43 Expenses ($32,807.62) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., Ltd.. $156.60; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $16.80; G. Farrant, $22.37; King's Printer, $146.98; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $14.20; Reliable Express Co., $3.50; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $20 380 45 Travelling Expenses: J. T. Baker, $11.77; C.P.R. Co., $75.40; G. Farrant, $43.85; I. Hudson, $8; C. Monteith, $14.40; E. J. Nolan, $2.07 155 49 Fuel, Light, and Water: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $856.65; Northern Electric Co.. Ltd., $45.18; Saanich Waterworks Department, $169.20; AV. Walker & Son, $5,132.49 6,203 52 Maintenance and Repairs, etc.: Albion Stove Works, Ltd., $10.50; Baker Brick & Tile Co., Ltd., $8; L. Ball, 60c; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $67.03; Canadian Western AVood- workers, Ltd., $74.50; Cassidy's, Ltd., $328.79; Clyde Sheet Metal Works, $121.40; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $21.85; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $289.24; W. E. Fletcher, $5.40; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $417.59; Hawkins & Hayward, $192.67; H. O. Kirkham & Co., Ltd., $731.77; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $688.72; P. Jlackereth, 90c; E. B. Alarvin & Co., $149.39; Mellor Bros., Carried forward $ 25,408 89 $589,769 71 $ 176.827 69 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 189 Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 217. Mental Home (Saanich), Colquitz—Continued. Brought foncard $ 25,408 89 $589,769 71 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs, etc.:—Continued. Ltd., $484.54; A. Milligan, $2.25; G. T. Aiichell & Son, Ltd., $56.50; A. McKeown, $16; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., 65c; Pacific Sheet Metal Works, $144.15; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $164.72; Producers Rock & Gravel Co., Ltd., $122.15 ; Public Works Department, $283 ; Reliable Transfer, $3; H. G. Richdale, $1.80; A. Sheret, $420.29; Turner-Beeton Co., Ltd., $4.90; W. Tyson, $1.80; AVeiler Bros., Ltd., $22.05; pay-lists, labour, $392.20 5,228 35 Furniture and Fixtures: J. Bartholomew & Sons,. $200; D. Spencer, Ltd., $153; Turner, Beeton & Co., Ltd., $595.69; AVeiler Bros., Ltd., $110.38 1,059 07 Provisions: B. W. Brown & Son, $664.97; P. Burns & Co., $3,469.25; H. O. Kirkham & Co., Ltd., $4,291.45; A. E. Scaife, $78.95; Shelly Bros., Ltd., $3,478.50.... 11,983 12 Uniforms and Clothing: Caldwell's Clothing House, $60; Dominion Express Co., $6.39; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $29.28; W. AV. Galloway, $18.85; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $819.60; H. E. Jlunday, $39; A. AlcKeown, $10.25; Turner, Beeton & Co., Ltd., $1,451.91; R. Watson's Shoe Store, $48 2,483 28 Medical and Surgical Supplies : Canadian Hospital Supply Co., $59; Ivel's Pharmacy, $173.83; A. AV. Kenning, $7.50; Strain's, Ltd., $2.30; J. L. Thompson, $38; Western Industrial Development Co., $34.73 ........... 315 36 Incidentals and Contingencies: J. T. Baker, $55; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., $36.60; C. & C. Taxi Service, $22.50; C.P.R. Co., $10.20; L. E. Corbett, $12; H. A. Davie, Ltd., $797.51; F. P. Dawson, $10.50; W. Duncan, $3.85 ; Economy Wet AVash Laundry, $54.32 ; G. Farrant (sundry accounts), $57.20; F. A. H. Fink, $15; P. W. Fisher, $125; T. Fisher, $10; Fletcher Bros., $25.85; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $3.88; G. W. Fuggle, $3; E. E. Groutage, $8.52; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $2; L. F. Harrison, $1.05; Hawkins & Hayward, $27.73; S. Honeychurch, $22.75; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $13.40; Lavritz Nurseries, $17.25; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $20.98; W. Mable, $7; E. B. Marvin & Co., $111.79; G. T. Michell & Son, Ltd., $14.85; J. Mcintosh, $20; J. McLean, $14.22; Father McLellan, $60; T. B. McNutt, $36; A. L. Nixon, $60; Northern Electric Co., $32.41; Pacific Club, $6; G. Powell & Sons, $7.50; E. G. Prior & Co., $70.31; Producers Rock & Gravel Co., Ltd., $7.65; E. & T. Raper, $10; Reliable Transfer. $3.50; Reliable Auto Express, $7; Roberts & Mellor, $40.50; E. Rush-ton, $16.75; Salvation Army, $180; W. J. Savory, $171.45; Savory Floral Shop, $10; A. E. Scaife, $84.15; Scott & Peden, $105; Shelly Bros., Ltd., $32.10; Singer Sewing Machine Co., $65; Smith, Davidson Carried forward $ 46,478 07 $589,769 71 $ 176,827 69 O 190 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. "vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 217. Mental Home (Saanich), Colquitz—Continued. Brought forward $ 46,478 07 $589,769 71 $ 176,827 69 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. & Wright, Ltd., $6.77; Stacker's Express Co., Ltd., $8.50; Sweeney-McConnell, Ltd., $2.60; Sylvester Feed Co., $2,174.17; F. L. Thompson, $170; M. R. Todd, $57; T. Turley, $10; Victoria Steam Laundry, $16.30 ; AVeiler Bros., $11.37 ; Windsor Hotel, $13 4,998 98 Total expenditure, Mental Home (Saanich), Colquitz 51,477 05 Total current expenditure, Alental Hospitals *641,246 7( * Against this expenditure there has been collected $86,758.25 on account of keep of inmates and sale of farm produce. 218. Provincial Home, Kamloops. Salaries ($12,005.01) : Superintendent A. Noble $ 1,200 00 Matron E. AL Noble 840 00 Temporary7 employees 9,965 01 $ 12,005 01 Expenses ($28,877.02) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $60; C.P.R. Co., $1.98; Dominion Express Co., $3.90; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.25; Kamloops Telegram, $19.24; King's Printer, $110.19; Alacey-Abell Co., Ltd., $14.75; postage, $37.33 248 64 Fuel, Light, and Water : J. Milton, $6,329.41; City of Kamloops, $1,128.09 7,457 50 Maintenance and Repairs to Buildings : R. C. Blackbourn, $267; C.P.R. Co., $4.35; Carr & Son, $53 ; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $5.63; N. S. Dalgleish, $677.80; H. J. Davis, $265; Dominion Express Co., $7: AV. J. Ellis & Co., $3.50; Garlock Packing Co., $5.39; H. Giddens, $157.55; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $24.40; AV. C. Hembroff, $2.90; J. Hopkins, $20; Johnston & Co., Ltd., $6; City of Kamloops, $25; Kamloops Hardware Co., $2.25; Kamloops Plumbing & Heating- Co., $67.75; A. Manuel, $23.80; Marlatt & Mackenzie, $72.81; J. R. Mathieson, $65.25; R. MacKay, $1,359.85; M. McIntyre, $79; R. Osborne, $2; Pinchbeck & Pinchbeck, $13.75; Public Works Department, $55.22; AV. Smith, $10; Stewart Bros., $6.90; H. Turner, $15; C. L. Wain, $2,748.40; G. Wills, $23; Wyse & Harmon, $37.50 6,107 00 Furniture and Fixtures: C.N. Express Co., $1.45; C.P.R. Co., $2.38; N. S. Dalgleish, $153.33; J. L. Gordon, $60; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $89 306 16 Provisions, etc.: Curry's Alodel Bakery, Ltd., $78.89; E. A. Palmer, $1,800.83; S. S. Scot, $11.40; D. Spencer, Ltd., $25.20; ATilson Grocery Co., $7,938.84; Woman's Bakery, $1,269.06 11,124 22 Clothing, etc.: Arduini Bros., $86.80; Summers & Frost, $1,593.36; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $28.22 1,708 38 Medical and Surgical Supplies : J. H. Clements, $458.24; A. Galloway, $48.01 506 25 Transportation of Inmates: C.P.R. Co., $120.45; G. A. Carter, $13.70; J. Fetherston- haugh, $2.50; J. H. Fynn, $15; G. AL Gunn, $30.50; R. Hewat, $30; J. Jefferson, $5; R. Lee, $29.50; C. A. Mancor, $10.10; Carried foncard $ 39,463 16 $ 818,074 45 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 191 V°o'te? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Mental Hospitals—Continued. 218. Provincial Home, Kamloops—Continued. Brought forward $ 39,463 16 $ 818,074 45 Transportation of Inmates—Continued. 3. D. Moore, $58.43; C. W. Newman, $15.50; P. Pentecost, $1.75; Reuter & Latham, $7.15; J. Russell, $8.30; A. H. Silk, $11.15; A. E. Spall, $23.68; R. Wilson, $3.75 386 46 Feed for Live Stock : J. R. Colley & Co 705 89 Incidentals and Contingencies: J. Aitkenhead, $6.53; G. J. Brown, 75c.; A. J. Bruce, $30.06; Canadian National Live Stock Records, $3; CP. Telegraphs, $4.23; H. E. Church, $2.50; E. II. Crawford, $24; Dominion Express Co., 80c; R. H. Dwyer, $77; J. B. Gerry, $17; J. L. Gordon, $60; Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada, $1; J. T. AL Hughes, $10.50; W. J. Kerr, $15.25; Lands Department, $1; Mallery Drug Co., Ltd., $7; G. R. Nimmons, $42; A. Noble, $1.50; North Vancouver Municipality, $5; North Vancouver Hospital, $42.50; T. Roberts, $11.75; S. S. Scott, $48; F. Stainsby, $15; W. Tiffault, $18; G. Wills, $14 458 37 $ 41,013 88 By cash 131 85 Total expenditure, Provincial Home, Kamloops *40.882 03 * Against this expenditure there has been collected $10,721.98 on account of keep of inmates, etc Tubercular Hospital. 219. Tranquille Sanatorium. Salaries ($101,159.37) : Medical Superintendent A. D. Lapp $ 3,600 00 Assistant Physicians : J. Al. Burnett..$ 365 00 A. S. Lamb ....$ 800 00 P. J. Carroll.... 1,360 00 W. Morris 741 93 H. G. Chisholm 709 67 W. J. Thurston 1,287 09 H. A. Hamman 272 09 5,535 78 X-ray Technician W G. Lothian 1,200 00 Bursar A. AA'hitecross 1,800 00 Clerk G. Forbes 660 00 Temporary employees 88,363 59 $101,159 37 Expenses ($187,194.84) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Hospital Association, $25.12; B.C. Telephone Co., $192.65; British Medical Journal, $16.47; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $2.70; Canadian Aledical Association, $10.07; Canadian Tuberculosis Association, $11.03; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $25; Kamloops Telegram, $38.04; King's Printer, $796.26; Land Registry Office, Kamloops, $4.20; McAinsh & Co., Ltd., $3.53; AlcClelland & Stewart, Ltd., $32.43; postage, $131.25; A. C. Taylor & Co., $101.35; taxes re Chapman property, $13.35; telegrams, $12.52; Vancouver Daily Province, $28.80; Vancouver Sun, $16; A. Whitecross (sundry accounts), $16.74 ; Williams & Wilkins Co., $12 .." 1,489 51 Travelling Expenses: A. S. Lamb, $107.80; A. D. Lapp, $130.10; W. G. Lothian, $71.15; G. S. Macgowan, $49.45; J. McNaughton, $17.60; W. A. Oswald, $29.20 Carried forward $102,648 88 $ 85S.956 48 O 192 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Tubercular Hospital— Continued. 219. Tranquille Sanatorium—Continued. Brought foncard $102,648 88 $ 858,956 48 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses—Continued. Upkeep of Autos, etc.: Battery House, $14; W. J. Ellis & Co.. $113.59; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $603; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $176.08; AV. C. Hembroff, $28.15; F. E. Henderson, $23.60; Imperial Oil, Ltd.. $1,036.15; Kamloops Motor Co., $215.35 ; Public AVorks Garage, $14.53 ; Reo Motors, Ltd., $33.35; C. C. Snowdon, $10.01; AVard Motor Co., $243.90; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $8.50 2,925 51 Fuel, Light, and AVater : Canadian National Railways, $413.66; Kingham Coal & Dock Co., Ltd., $1,948.46; J. Milton, $43.76 ; Alackay & Gillespie, Ltd., $42,675.83 45,081 71 Alaintenance and Repairs of Buildings, Grounds, etc.: Almonds, Ltd., $16.20; American-LaFrance Fire Engine Co., $1,759.60; Barrett Co., Ltd., $23.13; W. R. Beatty & Co., Ltd., $89.08; Beaver Soap Co., Ltd., $181.28; E. V. Bergin, $3.05; R. C. Blackbourn, $111.90; J. Brand & Co., $23.70; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $111.16; B.C. Fruitlands, Ltd., $120; S. Brock, Ltd., $13.25; G. J. Brown, $17.50; Brown's A'ictoria Nurseries, Ltd., $247.23; Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., $75; J. Burns & Co., $44.29; Canadian Ammonia Co., $140.26; Canadian Distributors, Ltd., $8.06; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $170.28; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $88.46; Canadian National Institute for the Blind, $29.21; C.P.R. Co., $49.17; Canadian Westinghouse Co.. Ltd., $280 ; Carr & Son, $120.61; Cassidy's, Ltd., $48.60 ; City Auto Express, $24; City Cash Grocery, 20c ; Crane, Ltd., $492.94; Customs. $35.40; N. S. Dalgleish, $2,733.54; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $193.65; H. J. Davies, $1,218.05; Dominion Express Co., $32.40; W. J. Ellis & Co., $295.90; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $112.15; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $34.55; P. Freeman, 50c; O. G. Gallagher, $75; Garlock Packing Co., $129.34; Gilley Bros.. Ltd., $135.23; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd.. $208.74; J. L. Gordon. $37; Gordon & Belyea, Ltd., $257.28; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $21; J. A. Gosselin & Co., Ltd., $15.78; Gurney Foundry Co., Ltd., $93.80; F. E. Henderson, 35c ; J. T. Hepburn, Ltd., $28.35; A. B. Hogg, $207.90; Hudson's Bay Co., Ltd., $1.63; Hunter- Henderson Paint Co., Ltd.. $194.90; Imperial Laundry Machinery Co., $1,784.86; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $378.17; Johnston & Co., Ltd., $62.65; City of Kamloops, $14.40; Kamloops Nursery Co., $6; Kamloops Plumbing & Heating Co.. $875.46; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $473.61; W. J. Kerr, $3.25; Linde Canadian Refrigeration Co., Ltd., $58.73; Macbeth & Miller Lumber Co., Ltd.. $154; Mailliard & Schmieden, $30.13; Marlatt & Mackenzie, $19.70; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $137.75 ; Alartin-Senour Co., $458.35; Mayer & Co., $6.63; Carried forward $150,656 10 $ 858,956 48 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 193 V°o'te? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJ1ENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Tubercular Hospital—Continued. 219. Tranquille Sanatorium—Continued. Brought foncard $150,656 10 $ 858,956 48 Expenses—Continued. Alaintenance and Repairs of Buildings, Grounds, etc.— Continued. 3. Alorrison Brass Alanufacturing Co., $1.45; C. Mulvey, $39.50; McClary Manufacturing Co., $139.75; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $458.47; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, $24.51; C. Norsworthy Co., Ltd., $12.50; Northern Aluminum Co., Ltd., $23.56; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $2,348.56; W. N. O'Neil Co., Ltd., $65.84; Orr Bros., Ltd., $48.71; R. Osborne, $7.50; Otis- Fensom Elevator Co., Ltd., $65.10; A. Pettersen, $28.30; Pinchbeck & Pinchbeck, $1.25; Ritchie Bros. & Co., $209.74; Robb Engineering AVorks, Ltd.. $7; Smart-Turner Machine Co., Ltd., $7.29; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $732.27; Smith & Nephew, Ltd., $150; J. Fvfe Smith Co., Ltd., $189.76; C. C. Snowdon, $476.09; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $173.60; J. A. Tepoorten, Ltd., $100.64 ; H. Turner, $27.34; T. M. Turner, $2.75; Underfeed Stoker Co., Ltd., $59.13; Union Steam Pump Co., $12.25; Vancouver Lumber Co.. Ltd., $618.04; Victoria Plumbing Co., Ltd., $52.16; C. L. AVain, $112.45; AVeiler & Weiler, $1.40; Western Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $142.72; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $92.15; J. C. AVilson, Ltd., $3S3.66; AVorthington Pump & Machinery Co., $104; Wyse & Harmon, $3.50 21,737 23 Furniture and Fixtures: Canadian W. A. Rogers, Ltd., $195.84; Cassidy's, Ltd., $1,632.94 ; Grant-Holden-Graham, Ltd., $420; Hudson's Bay Co., $265.55; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $177.42; Restmore Alanufacturing Co., Ltd., $513.02 3,204 77 Provisions: Ah Houie, $182.73; Almonds, Ltd., $74.31; AV. F. Andrews, $18.25; S. J, Appleby, $31.60; Associated Growers of B.C., Ltd.. $11.80; A. A. Baldwin, $7.02; G. Bedard, $21.96; A. Bennie, $20.28; AV. E. Brett, $10; C. E. Bevan, $23.76; Bovril, Ltd., $370.60; B.C. Poultrymen's Co-op. Exchange, $442.20; G. J. Brown, $1; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $17,502.98; F. G. Calder, $13.68; Canadian Fish & Cold Storage Co., Ltd., $1,666.69; Canadian National Express, $660.84; Canadian National Railway, $26.82; C.P.R. Co., $41.99; Chess Bros., Ltd., $89.20; C. T. Cooney, $143; E. Cooney, $331.35; T. Cores, $3; S. D. Craig, $2,195.29; D. Don, $90; AA'. Davidson, $26.52; F. Davis, $384.24; H. Davis, $125.15; Dar Sam, $125.90; Dominion Express Co., $558.76; C. Edward, $108.55; Fleischmann Co., $529.55; G. T. Foley, $484.44; D. Fraser, $125.01; C. B. Frederick, $18.55; A. C. Fulton, $2,597.32; G. D. Goddard, $483.10; Hawes & Harris, $142.32; G. C. Hay, $32; Hedley-Shaw Alilling Co., Ltd.. $2,284.80; Holbrooks, Ltd., $149.32; Home Supply Co., $3,595; Hudson's Bay Co., $42.50; C. D. Huntley, $378.76; Imperial Brewing Co., Ltd., $49; Kam- Carried forward $175,598 10 $ 858.956 48 13 O 194 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Tubercular Hospital—Continued. 219. Tranquille Sanatorium—Continued. Brought forward $175,598 10 $ 858,956 48 Expenses—Continued. Provisions—Continued. loops District Co-op. Growers' Association, $770.29 ; Kamloops Fish Market, $15.18; Kamloops Nurseries, $3.50; Kee Lee Co., $1,285.01; W. C. Kelley, $116.25; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $17,362.15; F. S. Lawrence, $33.60; C. Lee, $50; T. Leslie, $11.76; A. E. Massey. $48.75; Milky Way, $23.60; T. D. Jlitchell, $230.69; E. G. Morrison, $142.99 ; Mac's Confectionery, $11.35 ; R. McCall, $293.80; AV. MeNair, $33.29; W. Odum, 30c; Overwaitea Co., $5; AV. W. Paling, $23.44; E. A. Palmer & Co.. $1,724.23; T. A. Parks, $23.80; P. Pawloff, $32.64; H. Payne, $113.46; C. Phelps, $6; A. Polona, $108.34; Pritchard Co-op. Trading Association, $9.20; W. J. Pyper, $27.97; Rainier Brewing Co., $407.90; Rainsford & Co., $2,312.67; Safe, Ltd., $30; W. E. Sault & Co., $78.69; S. S. Scott, $6.50; G. Sheepway, $22.56; G. Sidney, $106.16; D. Spencer, Ltd., $204.75; F. R. Stewart & Co., Ltd., $10,458.59; T. O. Swanton, $141.65; Swift Canadian Co., Ltd., $1,539.78; F. Thornley, $218.52; Tranquille Sanatorium Farm, $22,450.03; Union Meat Market, $26.75; Victoria Ranch Co., $114.40; E. G. Vowles. $30.84; Wilson Grocery Co., $14.10; Woman's . Bakery, $129.12 97,019 74 Medical and Surgical Supplies : Ash-Temple Co., Ltd., $636.88; B.C. Distillery Co., Ltd., $756.57; B.C. Government Liquor A'endors, $64 ; Burris, Archibald & Burris, $509.50 ; Canadian Hospital Supply Co., Ltd., $252.53; Chandler & Fisher, Ltd.. $413.87; H. Cowan, $81.01; A. Galloway, $2,338.94; Ingram & Bell, Ltd., $34.25; Johnson & Johnson, $651.43; L E. Jones, $63.26; Alallery Drug Co., Ltd., $22.50; McClelland & Stewart, Ltd., $5; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $9; Nelson & Sons, $30; Rainier Brewing Co., $34; Richardson Dental Laboratory, $4.50; Rougier Freres. $15.97 ; Smith & Nephew, Ltd.. $29.53; Stevens Companies, Ltd., $110.10; A. C. Taylor & Co., $8.69; J. A. Tepoor- ten, Ltd., $312.52; Arancouver General Hospital, $10; Victor X-ray Corporation, $874.59; A. Wander, Ltd., $23.52 7,292 16 Clothing, etc.: Corbett-Cowley, Ltd., $72.27; P. Evans, $37; C. W. Frith, $306.75; Gault Bros., Ltd., $7,317.56; Hudson's Bay Co., $40.15; Imperial Laundry Machinery Co., $7.75; F. Irwin, $119.85; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $168.30; G. Knapp, $13.89; W. Long, $2.25; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $1.04; A. Pettersen, $207.10; D. Spencer, Ltd., $45.60; Summers & Frost, $80,25; White Store, $1.08 8,420 84 Incidentals and Contingencies: Burris, Archibald & Burris, $385; Canadian National Railways, $210.29; Irving, Murphy & Willoughby, $282.50; Kamloops Lumber Co., $15.24; Kamloops Motor Co., Ltd., $13; G. R. Carried forward $288,330 84 $ 858,956 48 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 195 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Tubercular Hospital—Continued. 219. Tranquille Sanatorium—Continued. Brought forward $288,330 84 $ 858,956 48 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Nimmons, $2; Public AVorks Department, $840; Royal Inland Hospital, $151; H. Turner, $3.36; United Electric Co.. Ltd., $405; Vancouver General Hospital, $4; M. S. AVade, $35; pay-list re railway- spur trestle, $3,233.84; pay-list re contour survey, $172 5,752 23 $294,083 07 By provisions supplied Farm $1,587 91 „ fuel supplied Farm 230 04 ,, Maintenance Account, Farm.... 202 60 „ cash 3,708 31 5,728 86 Total expenditure, Tranquille Sanatorium $288,354 21 220. Tranquille Sanatorium Farm. Salaries ($15,632.36) : Superintendent D. W. Strachan $ 2,400 00 Book-keeper L. D. Kelly 660 00 Sundry employees 12,572 36 $ 15,632 36 Expenses ($31,614.21) : Provisions: P. Anesto, $9.75; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $640.45; J. R. Colley, $5.90; Fong Gong Ranch, $7.72; Hawes & Harris, $10.50; Kamloops District Co-op. Growers' Union, $9.75; Kee Lee Co., $52.63; H. Mills, $2.95; R. McCall, $29.80; T. J, McCracken, $11.25; Owen's Meat Market, $96.76; D. Spencer, Ltd., $427.55; Tranquille Sanatorium, $1,587.91; Wilson Grocery Co., $846.32 3,739 24 Fuel, Light, Water, etc.: J. Milton, $412.28; Tranquille Sanatorium, $230.04 642 32 Feed for Stock: R. Armstrong, $85.31; Brackman-Ker Alilling Co., Ltd., $1; R. H. Brett, $118.25; B.C. Fruit- lands, Ltd., $1,518.96; L. Cattipan, $24 ; City Auto Express, $24.50; J. R. Colley, $966.65; J. Dale, $9.07; Dar Sam, $47.76; Grand Pacific Stables, $31.95; Hedlev-Shaw Milling Co., Ltd., $7,389.70; Maple Leaf Milling Co., Ltd., $588.23; O. McKay, $46.54; W. MeNair, $1,634.68; Parslow & Dennon, $4.17; Summerland Groceteria, $12.47; Yee Shop, $18.75 12,521 99 Blacksmith's Supplies, Repairs, etc.: W. J. Ellis & Co., $7.40; F. Gale, $10; Kamloops Hardware Co., $50.99; Massey-Harris Co., Ltd., $16.25; J. Milton, $22; Wyse & Harmon, $26.75 133 39 Seed, Fruit-boxes, etc.: Abergeldie Farm, $71.40; J. Bannerman, $13.50; Brown Bros. & Co., Ltd., $26.25; J. R. Colley & Co., $129.65; Kamloops Nurseries, $4.45; C. R. Pollard, $92.86; Stewart Bros. Nursery, $22.45; J. M. Steves, $12.60 - 373 16 Carried forward $ 33,042 46 $288,354 21 $ 858,956 48 O 196 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°o'te? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY— Continued. Tubercular Hospital—Continued. 220. Tranquille Sanatorium Farm—Continued. Brought forward $ 33,042 46 $288,354 21 $ 858,956 48 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs of Buildings, Grounds, etc.: Beatty Bros., Ltd., $2.26; B.C. Builders, $155.65; B.C. Fruitlands, Ltd., $6.25; B.C. Brush AVorks, Ltd., $10.24 ; E. J. Brown, 40c.; Canadian National Institute for the Blind, $17.75; Canadian National Railways, $34.66; Carr & Son, $99.50; N. S. Dalgleish, $2,283.82; H. J. Davies, $91.50; Durand Agency Co., $13.79; W. J. Ellis & Co., $32.40; P. Freeman, $4.50; Gault Bros., $511.74; Hudson's Bay Co., $624.54; Johnston & Co., $11.25; Kamloops Harness Co., 75c; Kamloops Lumber Co., $195.22; Kamloops Plumbing & Heating Co., $183.45; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $27.10; Marshall-AVells B.C., Ltd., $6.14; Massey-Harris Co., Ltd., $6.60; H. Mills, $15; AlacBeth & Aliller, Ltd., $411.42; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $549.24; Summerland Supply Co., $5.47; A. C. Taylor & Co., $1.50; Tranquille Sanatorium, $202.60; Vancouver Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,293.56; A. R. Williams JIachinery Co., Ltd., $44.87; Wilson Grocery Co., $19.70 6,862 87 Drugs and Veterinary Supplies, etc.: J. H. Clements, $1; A. Galloway, $66.85 ; J. T. M. Hughes, $36.50; T. H. Jagger, $61.50; Mallery Drug Co., Ltd., $12.10; Rockwell, Theal & Davison, Ltd., 75c 178 70 Implements, Harness, etc.: A. J. Beer, $6.47; Canadian National Express, $1.15; N. S. Dalgleish, $1,532.95; DeLaval Co., Ltd., $2.15; Kamloops Harness Co., $340.95; A. W. Rolston, $2.10; AVilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $25.95 1,911 72 Travelling Expenses: F. E. Henderson, $1,516.53; A. T. Hope, $24.38; W. Howe, $3.10; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $215.73; Kamloops Auto Livery, $6; Kamloops Motor Co., $1.40; Marsh Motor Co., $35; J. McCutcheon, $1; D. W. Strachan, $130.71; Vernon Garage, $4.70; E. Ward, $100.25 2,038 80 Incidentals and Contingencies: America-LaFrance Fire Engine Co., $855.17; S. S. Bell, $7; E. V. Bergin, $12.45; G. J. Brown, $2; B.C. Fruitlands, Ltd., $171; B.C. Stockbreeders' Association, $200; R. Cahilty, $1; Canadian Bank of Commerce, 25c ; Canadian National Railway, $35.35; C.P.R. Co., $77.54; City Auto Express, $181.50; P. Doherty, $25.20; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; Dominion Experimental Farm, $264.75; Dominion Express Co., $6.65; Farm & Home, $7.20; G. Forbes, $7.96; T. Frontier & Co., $48; R. G. Gray, $15; Hudson's Bay Co., 60c; J. T. AL Hughes, $45.50; King's Printer, $23.07; Lands Department, $25.48; P de Leenheer, $5; S. Mills, $4.10; N. Morton, $6; M. McLellan, $1.50; AV. MeNair, $30.53; J. Peck, $2.50; postage, $7; L. A. Sawyer, $6; G. Seward, 86c.; J. W. Shannon, $45.90; A. Solstrum, Carried foncard $ 44,034 55 $288,354 21 $ 858,956 48 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 197 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Tubercular Hospital—Continued. 220. Tranquille Sanatorium Farm—Continued. Brought forward $ 44,034 55 $288,354 21 $ 858,956 48 Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. $10; D. W. Strachan (sundry accounts), $299.61; A. C. Taylor & Co., $19.55; telephones, $33.30; A'ancouver Daily Province, $13.20; Western Canada Ranching Co., $400; Wilcox-Hall Co., $6; P. Wish, $15; Department of the Interior, $310.30 3,234 02 $ 47,268 57 By cash : 22 00 * Total expenditure, Tranquille Sanatorium Farm 47,246' 57 Total expenditure, Tubercular Hospital *335,600 78 * Against this expenditure there has been collected $209,769.80 on account of keep of patients and sale of farm produce, etc. 221. Industrial and Subnormal Boys' School. Salaries ($24,171.07) : Superintendent D. B. Brankin $ 1,800 00 Matron AL Brankin 900 00 Book-keeper A. O. Pettitt '.. 548 38 Clerk and Stenographer E. M. Hardie 433 22 Nurse A. Holland 780 00 Tailor Instructor J. Henderson 1,200 00 Shoemaker Instructor G. Jenner 1,020 00 Carpenter Instructor and Musical Director N. C. Ayling 1,200 00 Agricultural Instructor E. J. C. Shaw 1,020 00 Engineers: .1. W. Smedley $375 00 J. AA'ilson $28 33 403 33 Senior School-teachers: B. N. Carr $425 00 G. W. Graham $583 66 1,008 66 Junior School-teachers: C. Freeman $512 50 M. Graham $375 00 887 50 Chief Attendant and Storekeeper JR. Hughes 1,020 00 Sundry Employees: R. J. Allen $900 00 AV. G. Scott $900 00 AV. Marshall 798 28 E. Templeton 600 00 D. Moore 600 00 C. Walker 600 00 4,398 2S Temporary employees 7,551 70 24,171 07 Expenses ($60,176.85) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., Ltd., $279.88; Burr Office Supplies, $9.02; OP. Telegraphs, $22.53; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $75.88; Columbian Co., Ltd., $30.60; Dominion Express Co., $19.06; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $2.50; L. Fraser, $17.55; Free Text-book Branch, $41.01; G.N.W. Telegraphs, $6.80; Gregg Writer, $3.35; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $4.36; Ireland & Allen, $1.50; King's Printer, $599.26; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., $22.40; postage, $124; Speck & Robertson, 50c; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $150.90; Vancouver Daily Province, $30.60 ' 1,441 70 Travelling Expenses: D. B. Brankin, $34.70; W. J. Mark, $2; P. H. Moore, $10.60.... 47 30 Carried forward $ 25,660 07 $1,194,557 26 O 198 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJ1ENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. 221. Industrial and Subnormal Boys' School—Continued. Brought forward $ 25,660 07 $1,194,557 26 Expenses—Continued. Furniture and Fixtures : Cassidy's, Ltd., $857.21; Chandler & Fisher, Ltd., $117.06; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $22; W. Evans, Ltd., $284; Federal Truck Line, $5; Millar & Coe, Ltd., $22.86; Reliable Furniture Co., $16.80; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $521.50; D. Spencer, Ltd., $16.40 1,862 S3 Clothing, Boots, etc.: F. W. Beaton, $1.75; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $1,218.96; Royal City Laundry, $60.44; A. G. Spalding Bros., $8.40; F. W. Sterling, $231.92; Storey & Campbell, $1,979.06; J. Thompson & Sons, $6,669.13 10,169 66 Maintenance and Repairs, etc : Al Chimney Sweeping Co., $38.50; Anderson & Lusbv, $2,653.55; A. B. Bailie, $31.55; Barr & Auderson, $130.77; R. AA'. Baxter's Garage, $7.75; J. Bell, $13.90; J. Brand & Co., $84.75; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $207.22; B.C. Poultry Association, $1; J. Brookes Woodworking Co., Ltd., $287.75; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $105.99; Canadian Fairbanks-AIorse Co., 25c; Canadian General Electric Co., $36.79 ; Canadian Johns-Alanville Co., Ltd., $4.90; Canadian National Live Stock Records, $7; C.P.R. Co., $3.38; Canadian AVestern Lumber Co., Ltd., $2,372.13; C. C. Carter, $380; Chandler & Fisher, Ltd., $14.36; W. S. Collister, Ltd., $2.93; R. J. Coleman. $17.25; Colony Farm, Essondale, $60; Coquitlam Garage, $266.33; Coquitlam Hardware Co., 35c.; Crane, Ltd., $119.55; M. Dumond, $148.50; Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $2.68; J. Filliatraut, $3.30; Fraser Motors, Ltd., $3.56; Gilley Bros., $148.70; W. A. Gooch, $5; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd.. $90.34; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $47.66; C. Houghton. $4.40; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $217.48; James & McCluahan, Ltd., $919.50; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $76.80; A. R. Millard, $170; Millar & Coe, Ltd., $23.60; Modern Alotor Co., Ltd.. $44.30; C. Moulton, $53.98; McLennan, McFeely Co., Ltd., $24.75; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $380.11; W. N. O'Neil Co., Ltd., $18; J. W. Payne, $10; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co.. Ltd., $421.65; Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale, $20; Ridgefield Garage, $1.98; F. P. Rogers, $3,345.50; Robertson-Godson Co., Ltd., $7.10; Royal City Laundry, $77.95; J. Sinclair, $3; Smith Avenue Nurseries, $59*.95; Smith, Davidson & AVright, Ltd., $52.20; Speck & Robertson, 35c; J. Stark. $1.50; Storey & Campbell, $26.40; Taylor-Forbes Co., Ltd., $812.04; Toric Optical Co., $13.50; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $1,923.11; Triangle Chemical Co., Ltd., $91; Union Oil Co., $12.97; C. Watts. $140.75; pay-lists, labour, $646.92 16,898 48 Fuel, Light, Water, etc : B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $531.06; J. Mayers, $267.05; City of New Westminster, $559.24; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $4,531.44 5,888 79 Provisions, etc.: Annacis Stock Farm, $216; Brackman-Ker Co., $4,034.91; B.C.E.R. Co., $16.50; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $3,614.67; Colony Farm, Essondale, $104.03; Dominion Express Co., $9.11; Fuline Manufacturing Co., $11.75; Graehaven Poultry Farm, $14; Lion Alanufacturing Co., $76.95; W. T. McArthur & Co., Ltd., $2.25; New Westminster Creamery Society, Ltd., $19; Rennie's Seeds, $52.43; Ritchie Bros. & Co., $194.65; Shelly Bros., Ltd., $2,917.35; L. F. Solly, $23.50; M. S. Stephens, $50: Tiswilde Cottage Industries, $55; AV. & F. M. Tozer, $12; Vancouver Daily Province, $3; C. A. Welsh, Ltd., $7,541.92 18.969 02 Carried forward $ 79,448 85 $1,194,557 26 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 199 Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. 221. Industrial and Subnormal Boys' School—Continued. Brought forward $ 79,448 85 $1,194,557 26 Expenses—Continued. Aledical, Surgical, and Dental Supplies: R. H. Boyer, $363.19; B.C. Government Liquor Vendor, $18.15; R. Crosby, $5; N. B. Forrester, $107.50; G. E. Drew, $30; D. C. Mackenzie, $40.50; J. A. Montgomery. $75; P. A. McLennan, $50; MacLennan Drug Store, $4; J. O. Neave, $36.95; Owl Drug Co., Ltd., $6.65; S. Paulin, $795; J. M. Pearson. $15; G. A. Sutherland, $212; Toric Optical Co., $13.50 1,772 44 Incidentals and Contingencies: F. Bailey, $22; B.C. Nurseries Co., Ltd., $8.10; Canadian National Stock Records, Ottawa, $11.05; C.P.R. Co., $16; Chapman's Alotor Cartage Co., Ltd., $1; R. J. Coleman, $6; Dominion Live Stock Branch, Ottawa, $4; Duker & Shaw, Ltd., $6; AL Dumond, $295: AV. F. Evans, Ltd., $29.80; W. E. Fales, $50; L. C. Fraser, $64.79; D. Hall Sign Co., $4.80 ; Father J. Hartmann, $22.50; A. Holland, $10.30 ; Aletro- nome Publishing Co., $3.50; AV. J. Moore, $76.10; MacLean Publishing Co., Ltd., $5; J. AlcDowell, $17.70; Northern Electric Co., $6.84; postage, $5; Provincial Mental Hospital, Essondale, $16.87; Reliable Poultry Journal, $2.91; Ridley-Kennedy, Ltd., 90c; Rowland's Band Music Store. $6.10; A. G. Spalding & Bros., $14.88; L. D. Swenerton, $106.50; Speck & Robertson, $1.75; J. & J. Taylor, Ltd., $6; A. E. Toop, $375; T. D. Trapp, $200; Turnbull Bros., $20.93; Vancouver Exhibition Association, Ltd., $10.25 ; Victor Animatograph Co., $3.76 ; D. J. Welsh, $1.50; Westminster Ice & Creamery, Ltd., $2.40; AVoodward's, Ltd., $3.60; good-conduct money, $668.67; rents, $1,440 3,547 50 $ 84.768 79 By cash 420 87 Total expenditure, Industrial and Subnormal Boys' School 84,347 92 222. Administration of " Infants Act." (Transferred from Department of the Attorney-General.) Expenses ($25,909.89) : Office Supplies, etc.: C.P.R. Co., $15.58; King's Printer, $9.98; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., $72; postage, $32 $ 129 56 Travelling Expenses: D. B. Brankin, $903.11; F. Barber. $12.05; Airs. Bleecker, $50.40; CN. Railway, $48.55; C.P.R., $18.30; J. P. Eggleshaw, $57.15; E. Jones, $2; H. Martin, $15.95; A. J. Smith, $147.35; sundry employees, $84.85 1,339 71 Grants and Contributions to Homes and Aid Societies : Alexandria Orphanage, $800; Catholic-Children's Aid Society, $11,086.25; Monastery of Our Lady of Charity, $500; Protestant Children's Aid Society. $8,879.27; Providence Orphanage, $1,000; St. Anne's Boys' School, Quamichan, $600; St. Anne's Convent, Nanaimo, $600; True Blue Orphanage, $800 24,265 52 Incidentals and Contingencies: E. Chadw'ick, $4.50; H. Halliwell, $11; Hotel Prince Rupert, $13.30; Kenney Bros. & Co., $10.55; S. Paulin, $6; J. S. AVhit- man, $15.75; A. Wilson, $30; P. Zoratti, $84 175 10 Total expenditure, Administration of " Infants Act" 25,909 89 Carried forward $1,304,815 07 O 200 Expenditures, 1st Afril, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Brought forward $1,304,815 07 Grants to Hospitals and Charities. 223. Statutory Grants to Hospitals. Abbotsford, $2,124.40; Alert Bay (St. George's), $1,550.25; Alexis Creek (Chilcotin), $118.75; Anyox, $4,204.15; Armstrong (Nursing Home), $2,273; Ashcroft (Lady Minto), $2,632.25; Atlin (St. Andrew's), $255; Barkerville (Royal Cariboo), $3.75; Bella Bella (R. AV. Large Memorial), $1,216.75; Bella Coola, $569.50; Campbell River, $3,802.70; Carriden Bay, $674.50; Chemainus, $3,293.05; Chilliwack, $4,589.75; Comox (St. Joseph's), $5,569.25; Corbin, $653.50; Cranbrook (St. Eugene), $16,875.50; Cumberland, $6,710; Duncan (King's Daughters), $9,514.20; Enderby, $1,245.85; Fernie, $6,005.75; Francois Lake, $1,027.75; Ganges (Lady Minto), $1,596.25; Golden. $2,909.70 ; Grand Forks, $4,171.40 ; Hazelton, $3,720.25 ; Hedley, $510.50; Hutton, $1,050.50; Invermere (AVin- dermere District), $1,269.05; Kamloops (Royal Inland), $20,189.45; Kaslo (Victorian), $3,271.85; Kelowna, $6,555.75; Kimberley, $754.10; Ladysmith, $6,688.75; Lillooet, $25.25; Lytton (St. Bartholomew), $1,138.25; Masset, $23.75; Alerritt (Nicola Valley), $5,301; Michel, $427.50; Mission City (Memorial), $2,920.15; Nakusp, $1,200.75; Nanaimo, $9,740.40; Natal, $1,421.55; Nelson (Kootenay Lake), $12,765.55) ; New Westminster (Royal Columbian), $26,550.65; New Westminster (St. Mary's), $10,524.05; North Vancouver, $6,540; Penticton, $3,979.90; Port Alberni (AVest Coast General), $3,085.10; Port Simpson, $1,891.55; Powell River (St. Luke's), $6,642.50; Pouce Coupe (Red Cross), $2,082.15; Prince George, $4,009.50; Prince Rupert, $10,966.40; Princeton, $2,317.25; Quesnel, $1,908.95; Queen Charlotte City, $702.75; Revelstoke (Queen Victoria), $6,747.50; Rossland (Mater Misericordiae), $4,371.75; Rock Bay (St. Michael's), $2,207.65; Salmon Arm, $2,261.70; Sandon (Miners' Union), $2,336; Smithers (Bulkley Valley), $2,474.95; Stewart, $845.50; Summerland, $2,972.45); Trail, $4,735; A'ancouver (General), $197,609.25; Vancouver (Marpole Annex), $3,198.90; Vancouver (St. Paul's), $58,809.50; Vernon (Jubilee), $10,318.45; Victoria (Royal Provincial Jubilee). $41,618.35; Victoria (St. Joseph's), $23,437.80; Ymir, $1,296.85 $609,003 65 Less transferred to " Government Liquor Act." Sec. 108 (1) (6) 186,5S7 25 Total expenditure, Vote 223 $422,416 40 224. Special Grants to Hospitals. (See also A'ote 236.) Atlin (St. Andrew's), $1,000; Ashcroft. $250; Chilliwack, $3,172.09; Columbia Coast Alission, $2,500; Cumberland, $833.83; Ganges (Lady Minto), $200; Kamloops (Royal Inland), $500; Ladysmith, $2,000; North Vancouver, $500; Powell River (St. Luke's), $500; Prince George. $81; Quesnel, $660; Revelstoke, $2,608; Stewart, $200; Vernon (Jubilee), $1,500; Williams Lake, $10,551.57; Ymir, $1,200 $ 28,256 49 Less contribution 6,700 00 Total expenditure, A'ote 224 21,556 49 Carried forward $443,972 89 $1,304,815 07 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 201 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Grants to Hospitals and Charities—Continued. Brought forward $443,972 89 $1,304,815 07 125. Grants to Refuge Homes, Aid Societies, etc. A'ancouver: Salvation Army Maternity and Rescue Home, $1,500; Victorian Order of Nurses, $1,250 ; Y.AV.C.A., $1,000 $ 3,750 00 Victoria: Victorian Order of Nurses, $500; W.C.T.U., $1,700; Y.W.C.A., $500 2,700 00 $ 6,450 00 Less transferred to " Government Liquor Act," Sec. 108 (1) (6) 750 00 Total expenditure, Vote 225 5,700 00 226. In Aid of Destitute Poor and Sick. Sundry persons, grants for relief $ 59,068 51 Total expenditure, In Aid of Destitute Poor and Sick 59,068 51 227. In Aid of Resident Physicians. Alert Bay Columbia Coast Mission $ 500 00 Alexis Creek J. H. AVright, M.D 300 00 Atlin C. M. Eaton, M.D 500 00 Barkerville R. G. Stevenson, M.D... 41 66 Bella Coola J. S. Carruthers, M.D. .. 275 00 Buckley Bay J. A. Briggs, Al.D 50 00 Buckley Bay J. C. S. Dunn, Al.D 183 00 Carriden Bay Columbia Coast Mission 500 00 Chase AV. Scatchard, M.D 300 00 Denman Island H. Meadows, M.D 300 00 Edgewood J. E. H. Kelso, M.D 300 00 Francois Lake M. M. Williams, Al.D 476 77 Ganges E. M. Sutherland, M.D. 400 00 Gibson's Landing F. Inglis, M.D 400 00 Greenwood W. H. AVood, M.D 500 00 Kincolith D. J. McDonald, M.D 300 00 Kitwanga .V. E. R. Ardagh, M.D... 300 00 Lillooet A. C. Nash, M.D 300 00 McBride J. Sandilands, M.D 66 70 McBride D. A. Rose, M.D 266 66 Nakusp E. H. S. McLean, M.D. 200 00 Parksville L. T. Davis, M.D 300 00 Port Alice O. O. Lyons, M.D 500 00 Port Simpson W. Sager, M.D 300 00 Pouce Coupe W. A. Watson, Al.D 900 00 Queen Charlotte City G. Palmer, M.D 500 00 Quesnel G. R. Baker, M.D 300 00 Rock Bay Columbia Coast Alission 300 00 Squamish N. J. Paul, M.D 300 00 Stewart H. A. Whillans, Al.D 581 50 Terrace. G. H. Bleecker, M.D 400 00 Tofino D. S. Dixson, M.D 300 00 Mayne Island C. H. West, M.D 66 66 Vanderhoof -W. Ross Stone, M.D 300 00 Williams Lake F. Vere Agnew, Al.D 400 00 Total expenditure, In Aid of Resident Physicians 11,907 95 Corned foncard $520,649 35 $1,304,815 07 O 202 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Grants to Hospitals and Charities—Continued. Brought forward $520,649 35 $1,304,815 07 228. Burial of Indigent Persons. Arrowhead Cemetery Co., $2.50; N. J. Barwick Co., $115; F. Bears, $16.20; S. Bowell & Sons, $42; B.C. Undertakers, $120; AA'. Brock, $15; C.P.R. Co., $1.36; J. Cannon, $10; F. E. Cooper, $45; Corless Co., Ltd., $70; C. Crozier, $2.50; J. Dick, $25; T. Dillabough, $30; Duncan Garage, Ltd., $12; R. H. Dwyer, $66; A. E. Falconer, $40; G. Fisher, $50; ,T. L. Gordon, $26; Haynor Bros., $60; W. F. Hazzard, $120; J. Henderson & Sons. $31.45; AV. R. Henlev, $40.14; T. Higginbottom, $20; F. W. Hillier, $35; Hope Garage, $5; Howson's Undertaking Parlors. $75.60; D. J. Jenkins, $58; J. H. Jones, $42; T. J. Kearney & Co., $55; J. Kirkpatrick, $10; A. G. C. Mason, $7; McAdie Undertaking Co., $55; McCall Bros., $37.50; F. M. McPherson, $360; Nunn & Thompson, $35.55; Official Administrator, Quesnel, $36.33; A. Olson, $45; Powell River Co., Ltd., $175.29; Robertson & Co., $100; Standard Furniture Co., $40; G. Spence, $5; J. Stephenson, $5; J. Sutton, $56; I. Trotter, $3; Union Steamship Co. of B.C., Ltd., $4.05; R. H. Whidden, $86; T. O. Wilson, $80 $ 2,371 47 Total expenditure, Burial of Indigent Persons 2,371 47 Grants to Hospitals and Charities 523,020 82 229. Civil Service Commission. Salaries ($6,647.64) : Commissioner W. H. Alaclnnes Clerks: A. N. Baker $122 61 Stenographers: E. Barraclough $865 00 M. M. Daniels 595 48 P. Gates 195 00 M. L. Hunter 69 19 A. Partridge $1,518 28 L. B. Al. Kinloch $195 00 O. Smart 65 00 AValter 14 08 Less charged to departments for substitute work Expenses ($1,903.45) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $91.04; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $1.47; King's Printer, $320.53; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $36.65; F. Mellor, $3 ; postage, $121.54; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $9.90 Travelling Expenses: W. H. Alaclnnes, $560.70; A. Partridge, $12.93 Advertising: Columbian Co., Ltd., $1.35; Fernie Free Press, $1; Journal Publishing Co., Ltd.. $3.80; Kamloops Telegram, $18.72; Kelowna Courier, $1.05; King's Printer. $30.75; Montreal Star, $7.50; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $17.30; Penticton Herald, $1.05; Prince Rupert Daily News, $1.48; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd.. $18.25; Arancouver Daily Province. $36.75; Vancouver Sun, $18.37; Vernon News P. & P. Co., Ltd., $2.10; The AVorld, Ltd., $11.98 4,120 00 1,640 1,998 75 $ 7,759 64 1,112 00 $ 6,647 64 584 13 573 63 171 45 Carried forward . $ 7,976 85 $1,827,835 89 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 203 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. 229. Civil Service Commission—Continued. Brought forward $ 7,976 85 $1,827,835 89 Expenses—Continued. Examinations: Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $2.52; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $4.20; Cranbrook Courier, $2.52; King's Printer, $158.20; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $1.30; A. Partridge, $12.95; Penticton Herald, $11.86; Prince George Citizen, $4; Prince Rupert Daily News, $2.34; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $1.35; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $4.50; A'ancouver Daily Province, $11.75; Vancouver Sun, $4.20; Vernon News P. & P. Co., Ltd., $2.70; The World, Ltd., $1.23; pay-lists, Examiners' fees, $234 459 62 Contingencies: B.C. Telephone Co., $26.45; C.P.R. Co., $25.41; Citizens' Research Institute, $10; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $16.76; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Vancouver Daily Province, $6 ; Vancouver Sun, $6 114 62 Total expenditure, Civil Service Commission 8,551 09 230. Superannuation. G. W. Aikman, $720; J. R. Anderson, $900; F. AV. Banton, $257.40; AL Bate, $1,080; M. Beatty. $240; T. C. Boulton, $780; A. G. Brown. $420; AV. Brown, $56S.80; J. Brymner, $840; W. Burns, $1,620; J. Burr, $900; A. J. Butler, $360; C. Cameron, $600; H. P. Christie, $685.80; C. H. Cookson, $577.80; E. J. Corrigan, $300; C. E. Costerton, $480; J. Crawford, $105; W. A. Dashwood-Jones, $900; H. Davis, $300; AV. Davis, $554.40; C. Donaldson, $600; D. Donaldson, $600; W. A. Earle, $480; E. M. Fort, $1,168.20; J. D. Fraser, $360; F. C. Gamble, $1,200; AV. Gordon, $960; D. Graham. $480; W. J. Green, $302.88; C. E. Holt, $780; W. T. L. House, $480: G. Marsden, $480; G. B. Martin, $960; J. H. Mason, $420; G. H. H. McKay, $400; D. McKim, $240; J. M. Miller, $492; T. Morgan, $675; J. Munro, $600; P. Murphy, $420; N. M. Mutter, $180; C. R. Nairne, $1,080; A. C. Nelson, $900; M. Parsons, $480; F. Partridge, $966.48; C. Phair, $1,356; S. Phipps, $480; J. Porter, $960; J. Rankin, $310.32; R. Rees, $480; A. Robinson, $1,560; J. K. Salter, $257.88; W. E. Scott, $1,200; G. Simon, $780; J. F. Smith, $360; F. S. Spain, $360; J. Strang, $420; D. Stephenson, $1,080; A. Stevenson, $720; J. H. Turner, $4,500; J. Vicars, $900; D. Wilson, $1,668.72; F. C. Wolfenden, $660; T. E. Wooldridge, $960 $ 47,906 68 By refunds 330 00 Total expenditure, A'ote 230 47,576 68 Statutory. "Superannuation Act, 1921." Section 23. Incidental expenses 1,265 92 Section 7. Government contribution to Superannuation Fund (dollar for dollar) 111,447 32 Section 13 (1) (b). Government contribution to Superannuation Fund (1 per cent, on ' pay-roll) 24,794 51 Total expenditure, Superannuation 185,084 43 Carried foncard $2,021,471 41 O 204 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. Brought foncard 231. Special Contribution re Minimum Allowances. Nil 2,021,471 41 232. Gratuities under Sec. 45, " Civil Service Act." Mrs. S. Baxter, $780; Mrs. M. Boyd, $525; Mrs. H. Duff, $300; Mrs. M. Emery, $330; Airs. E. J. Gavet, $450; Mrs. E. V. Howell, $375 $ 2,760 00 Total expenditure, Gratuities under " Civil Service Act" 2,760 00 233. King's Printer. Salaries ($88,861.17) : King's Printer Chief Clerk Accountant Clerk Clerks and Stenographers: AL Matthews $780 00 Al. Wade 65 00 Storekeeper Mail Clerk Stockman Packer Sundry Employees: M. Adye $ 954 07 H. S. Anderson 1,824 52 W. W. Baines 2,004 80 D. T. Ballantyne 1,209 60 L. H. Borde 2,123 60 T. A. Burgess 244 80 G. S. Carr 1.944 44 I. G. Carthew 1,182 80 C. K. Christian 372 00 W. H. Clark 2,499 00 I. Culross 1,741 72 H. W. Curtis 2,100 00 F. Clyde 1.997 77 E. Davison 396 00 A. B. Dunn 372 00 N. Dunn 2,119 60 A. M. Emerton 561 60 N. Gilchrist 345 60 J. Hall 171 60 E. E. Harte 927 22 Y. Hitchcock 1,940 17 G. Hood 2,105 60 E. AL Hornibrook .... 43 20 C. E. Janes '..... 1,826 09 A. E. Johnson 2.123 60 W. A. Johnston 491 27 W. W. Laing 1,786 49 Temporary assistance AV. H. Cullin .W. H. F. Richdale , .F. L. Arthurs T. J. Liddell L. Parfitt $840 00 C. Mallandaine .J. Andrew R. P. Orchard F. J. AVhite A'. Lane $ 30 60 B. E. Lefevre 2,115 60 R. Alalcolm 1,054 80 W. Melville 2.338 83 K. Merrill 957 97 AL Merrill 844 77 G. Miller 979 77 D. AIcDiarmid 860 16 G. Neill 2,055 37 J. Newberry 745 20 G. Gates 915 18 J. Pottinger 191 10 IL Price 1.903 35 A. Rowland 2.405 10 AV. T. Scott 2,037 37 F. Shakespeare 284 40 M. Smith 1.206 11 T. J. Thompson 2.234 93 C. Tuswell 1,022 20 P. Wales 1,278 75 D. Walker 81 37 R. AVhite 266 40 J. AVilby 1.889 77 J. A. AA'ilev 1,923 29 R. T. AVilliams 191 10 J. AV. J. Wilson 2,379 00 2,820 00 2,100 00 1,858 31 1,152 00 1,685 00 1,500 00 1,272 00 1,344 00 1,200 00 Expenses ($100,344.10) : H. T. Adams, $15.61; J. J. Adams, $26.78; Albion Stove Works, Ltd., $20.65; W. Allen, $22.22; R. Angus, $19.29; Ault & Wiborg Co., $336.48; R. W. Babbage, $40.12; Barber-Ellis. Ltd., $15,113.64; Bamhart Bros. & Spindler, Ltd., $1,428.73; Borne & Co., Ltd., $138.93; W. Brand, $410; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $15; . 67,601 65 6,328 21 $ 88,861 17 Carried forward $ 88,861 17 $2,024,231 41 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 205 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. 233. King's Printer—Continued. Brought foncard $ 88,861 17 $2,024,231 41 Expenses—Continued. Bridgeport Emery Safety Wheel Co., $124.83; B.C. Brush Works, Ltd., $21.02; B.C. Carbon & Ribbon Co., $41.25; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $411.65; B.C. Government Liquor Vendor, $7; B.C. Saddlery Co., Ltd., $12.80; B.C. Telephone Co., $390.31; Brown Bros., Ltd., $1,031.39; Buntin, Gillies & Co., Ltd., $638.80; Burroughes Adding Machine of Canada, Ltd., $3.20; Caldwell's Paper Mill Co., Ltd., $918.56; California Ink Co., $18; Canada Legal Directory, Ltd., $5; Canada Metal Co., Ltd., $1,039.49; Canadian Western Cordage Co., Ltd., $153.88; Canadian Lintoype, Ltd., $353.24; Canadian National Express, $15.27; Canadian National Railwavs, $49.17; Canadian Numbering Machine Co., $1,140.53; C.P.R. Co., $153.60; Carter Electric Co., Ltd., 60c; C. R. Carver Co., $13.41; W. H. Clark, $100; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $2,006.80; Cleland-Bell Engraving Co., Ltd., $632.83; Collector of Customs, $1.862.95; A. W. Collier & Co., Ltd., $51.92; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $189.35; Columbia Paper Co., Ltd., $9,603.93; Columbia Printing Ink & Roller Co., $216.20; Converse Co. of Canada, Ltd., $706.80; G. H. Cottrell. Ltd., $8.25; A. Cowan & Sons, Ltd., $4,955.44 ; J. B. Cowan, $18.25; Dennison Manufacturing Co., $103.70; Department of Public Printing & Stationery, Ottawa, $72.20; Diggon's, 50c; Dominion Carton & Printing AVorks, Ltd., $361.42; Dominion Express Co., $281.94; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $7.50; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $10.37; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $122.99; Durand Agency Co., $10.45; E. B. Eddy Co., Ltd., $15,090.21; E. & N. Railway Co., $249.55; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $12.12; Findlay, Durham & Brodie, $5.94; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $3.07; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $270.41; C. H. Freer, $3.25; W. J. Gage & Co., Ltd., $894.02; A. Geyer, $2; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $2,029.82; Gordon Street Machine Shop, $73.45; L. F. Grammes & Sons, $206.50; G.T.P. Coast Steamship Co., Ltd., $10.23; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $11.75; N. F. Hall Co., $1,296.72; J. Heaney, Ltd., $149.25; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $162.78; T. N. Hibben Co., $24.01; W. O. Hickok Alanufacturing Co., $88.83; Hollin's Siotograph Service, $3; Houghton & Smith, $138.35; Hudson's Bay Co., $654.59; • Imperial Oil, Ltd., $66.38; Inland Printer Co.. $4.50; W. M. Ivel, $30; C. E. Johnson & Co.. $52.04; J. Kelman, $7.20; J. Kidd & Co., Ltd., $4.97; King Bros., $14.65; King's Printer, $780.75; H. O. Kirkham & Co., Ltd., $13.60; Kirkwood Line, Ltd., $44.16; Lands Department, $3.60; Leigh's Mills, Ltd., $182.65; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $604.50; Little & Taylor, $31.25; M. A. Lloyd & Son, $23.21; W. Mable, $6.50; Macey- Abell Co., Ltd., $1,419.43; Mander Bros., $633.91; E. B. Marvin & Co., $54.52; F. Mellor, $4; Melrose Co., Ltd., $6.35; Menzies & Co., Ltd., $550; Metal Powders, Ltd., $1.34; Miller Saw Trimmer Co., $3.32; Mitchell Bros.. $2,027.37; Miller & Richard, $176.25; T. B. Monk & Co., $19.50; G. H. Morrill Co., $151.26: J. L. Alorrison Co., $87.39; G. B. Murdie & Co., $1.75; Murdock- Penman, $196.06; A. J. McCrae, $467; H. P. McDowell, $623.95 ; McGill Metal Products Co., $19.62; A. McKeown, $23.40; Mac- Niven & Cameron, $309.87; McTavish Bros., $1.75; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $11.15; National Industrial Conference Board, $2.75; Newton Advertising Agency, $70.74; Noiseless Typewriter Distributing Co., $27; F. Norris & Sons, $1.35; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $92.67; A. Ockwell, $13.75; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $699.19; Ormis- ton & Glass, Ltd., $13.64; J. E. Painter & Sons, $25.80; Peden Bros., $30; Peerless Products, Ltd., $232.60; People's Cash Hardware, $1; Pioneer Envelopes, Ltd., $1,074.73; Plew & Motter Carried forward $ 88,861 17 $2,024,231 41 O 206 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued. 233. King's Printer—Continued. Brought forward $ 88,861 17 $2,024,231 41 Expenses—Continued. Department, $3.89; postage, $1,324.91; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $4.16; Proctor, Avery & Wood, $187.12; Public AVorks Department, $688.75; Ramsay's Machine Works, $210.48; G. Russell Reed Co., $143.91; Reliable Transfer, $186.75; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $1,348.95; Rithet Consolidated, Ltd., $91.55; G. A. Roedde, Ltd., $4.50; Ship Chandlers, Ltd., $22.79; A. L. Shipman's Sons, $167.70; Sigmund, Ullman Co., $15.25; Smith & Champion, Ltd., $5.50; Smith. Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $8,051.86; D. Spencer, Ltd., $4.26; Standard Envelope Sealer Manufacturing Co., 52c; Stapledon & Carter, Ltd., $200.15; G. Stark & Sons, Ltd., $99.65; Stacker's Reliable Auto Express, $2.25; Stolzenberg Patent File Co., Ltd., $272.99; Sweeney- McConnell Co., Ltd.. $234.55; W. H. Thornhill Co., $106.40; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $996.61; Toronto Type Foundry Co., Ltd., $2,123.80; Turner, Beeton & Co., Ltd., $27.35; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $1,719.87; L. D. van Valkenburg Co., $3.04; Vancouver Typewriter Co., Ltd., $200; A'ictoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $1,790.44; A'ictoria Gas Co., Ltd., $256.05; Victoria P. & P. Co., 90c; Victoria Steam Laundry Co., Ltd., $46.15; Warwick Bros. & Rutter, Ltd., $297.47; G. AVaterston & Sons, Ltd., $95.38; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $57.75; Western Electric Co., Ltd., $47.10; Wetter Numbering Machine Co., $43.67; F. N. J. White, $5; A. AVhyte & Son. Ltd.. $825.45; Wiggins, Teape & Pirie, Ltd., $441.70; A. & AV. Wilson, $9.68; W. Wilson, $78; W. & J. AVilson, $3; Wilson-Jones Loose Leaf Co., $71.50; R. V. Winch & Co., Ltd., $6.89; H. AL AVright, $30; AVrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 100.344 10 $189,205 27 Less transferred to King's Printer Operating Account —. 189,195 27 Total, A'ote No. 233 10 00 Synopsis. (A'ote 233.) Salaries $ 88,861 17 Office supplies 3,182 79 Travelling expenses 32 20 Printing-paper, materials, stationery, etc — 85,049 43 New machinery, type, maintenance of plant, etc 12,079 68 $189,205 27 234. Registration of A'oters. Salaries ($10,435.83) : Pay-lists $ 10,435 83 Expenses ($6,960.15) : Miscellaneous: Alice Arm & Anyox Herald, $13.60; Ashcroft Journal, $21.16 ; B.C. Telephone Co., 25c; Burnaby Post, $6.75; Burr Office Supplies, $33; Cariboo Observer, $15.60; Central Interior Printing Co., $16.64; Chapman's Alotor Cartage, Ltd., $1; Chilliwack Progress, $21.58; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $64.40; Columbian Co., Ltd.. $69.12; Cowichan Leader P. & P. Co., Ltd., $21.12; Cranbrook Courier, $26.88; Creston Review, $23.48; Cumberland Islander, $14.56; Department of Marine and Fisheries, $2.50; Dominion Blue Print Co., $12; Dominion Express Co., $16.69; Dominion Government Telegraphs. 65c ; Dominion Map & Blue Print Co., $13.40; Fernie Free Press, $12.48; Fraser Valley Record, $6.40; Golden Star Publishing Co., $27.36; Carried forward $ 10,435 83 $2,024,241 41 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 207 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 234. 235. 236. 237. 238. 239. 239a. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued Registration of A'oters— Continued. Brought foncard $ 10,435 83 $2,024,241 41 6,960 15 Expenses—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Gore Blue Print Co., $10.60; W. Graham, $444.84; Grand Forks Sun, $10.80; J. AV. Grier, $10.08; R. Hewat, $11.90; Interior News, $22.88; Kamloops Telegram, $39.52; Kelowna Courier, $5.85; King's Printer, $1,809.91; Kootenaian, $17.16; Ladysmith Chronicle, $15.16; Lands Department, $331.29; The Ledge, $22.25; D. Macdonald, $273.85; J. Maitland-Dougall, $12.45; Merritt Herald, $12; Nanaimo Free Press, $18.92; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $41.24; Observer P. & P. Co., Ltd., $15.60; Omineca Herald, $26; Optimist, $20.90; N. J. Paul, $100; Penticton Herald, $24.30; F. G. Perry, $180.29; A. Philip, $548.65; Port Alberni P. & P. Co., Ltd., $17.04 ; Portland Canal News, $40.50; postage, $91.14; Prince Rupert Daily News, $16.50; D. H. Rattenbury, $456.10; R. L. Reed, $3.10; Reliable Transfer, $3.70; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $32; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $40.20; E. Roach, $9.20; Rossland Miner, $22.96; G. A. Roedde, $129.80; Rose, Cowan & Latta, Ltd., $161.35; S. H. Samuels & Son, $8.20; J. Scott, $331.55; Sidney & Islands Review. $7.28; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $6.75; J. E. Stilwell, $10.50; Sumas & Matsqui News, $10.08; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $74.40; Trail News, $11.52; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $186.50; Valley Publishing Co., $8.40; A'ancouver Daily Province, $64.80; Vancouver Map & Blue Print Co., $10; A'ancouver Sun, $116.60; Vancouver Stationers, Ltd., $58.05; Vernon News P. & P. Co.. Ltd., $18.72; W. W. AValkem, $245.45; Walker Press, $10.40; AV. Whiting, $212.70; The World, Ltd., $77.60.... Total expenditure, Registration of Voters 17,395 98 British Empire Exhibition, London, England. Salmon Branch, Canadian Manufacturers' Association, Vancouver, $4,000; Soole & Son, Ltd., $6,531.86 $ 10,531 86 Total expenditure, British Empire Exhibition, London, Eng Provincial Royal Jubilee Hospital. land 10,531 86 44,000 00 City of Greenwood. Grant 1 000 00 City of Rossland. Grant 12,000 00 Pacific North-west Tourist Association. Nil Grant for Patriotic Purposes, Returned Soldiers' Aid Commission, etc. Returned Soldiers' Aid Commission : Salaries ($4,650) : Chairman F. A. Robertson $ 3,000 00 1,650 00 Stenographers: V. Cockett $900 00 V. Trenchard $750 00 Carried forward $ 4,650 00 $2,109,169 25 0 208 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expcr ded. 239a.- 240. 241. 242. 243. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continued Grant for Patriotic Purposes, Returned Soldiers' Aid Commission, etc.—Continued. 4,650 00 .1 367 43 62 60 2,109,169 25 Expenses ($430.03) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co.. $132.32; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $7.65; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Department of Printing and Stationery, Ottawa, $1.45; Diggon's, 50c; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $15; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., 70c; King's Printer, $61.45; postage, $94.86; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $27.50; The Veteran, $2 Travelling Expenses: Total expenditure, Returned Soldiers' Aid Commission .... $ Miscellaneous Grants: Bov Scouts' Association, $500; Canadian Girl Guides' Association, "$250; Central City Mission, $2,500; G.W.V.A., $1,000; Navy League of Canada, $250; Returned Soldiers' Club, Vancouver, $3,000 5,080 03 7,500 00 Total expenditure, Grants for Patriotic Purposes, etc Note.—For operations of Returned Soldiers' Aid Commission see App< Industries for Blind Adults. Canadian National Institute for the Blind, A'ancouver $ Less transferred to " Government Liquor Act," Sec. 108(1) (6) :ndix D. 24,000 00 6,500 00 12,580 03 17,500 00 Assessment on Class 13 (The Crown), "Workmen's Compensation Act." Salaries of Members of Workmen's Compensation Board. Chairman E. S. H. Winn $ 6,499 92 Commissioners: H. B. Gilmour $5,000 04 Parker Williams $5,000 04 10,000 08 25,000 00 Total expenditure, Salaries of Members of Workmen's Compensation 16,500 00 Contingencies and Incidentals. B.C. Hospital Association, $2; C. & C. Taxi Service, Ltd., $12; C. M. Finch, $1; W. G. H. Firth, $75; G. S. Haddon, $100; Hudson's Bay Co., $1.23; Ivel's Pharmacy, $53.80; King's Printer, $1,007.30; Lands Department, $60.75; postage, $8.06; Vancouver General Hospital, $15; Vancouver Trades & Labour Council. $250; W. H. Wilkerson, $14; E. S. Withers, $100 $ 1,700 14 1,700 14 Statutory Expenditure. " Provincial Home for Incurables Act, 1922." Salaries ($13,367.43) : 1,650 00 Sundry Employees: A. Cameron $355 00 E. A. Lovelace $540 00 W. Critchley 520 00 M. A. McCarter 70 00 1,650 00 $2,182,449 42 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 209 v°o'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJIENT OF THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY—Continue! Statutory Expenditure—Continued. " Provincial Home for Incurables Act, 1922 "—Continued. Brought forward $ Salaries—Continued. Sundry Employees—Continued. H. M. Cuthbert $450 00 N. Neilson $635 00 Z. M. Farrington 635 00 P. Prinsep 630 00 A. B. Hamilton 655 00 W. H. Searley 537 50' E. Hartlev 315 00 J. Simpson 810 00 E. Knapp 315 00 T. Slack 450 00 M. E. Langford 571 25 I. Thorn 315 00 Temporary assistance 1- ' 1,650 00 $2,182,449 42 7,803 75 3,913 68 $ Expenses ($18,565.87) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $209.61; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $26.71; Dominion Express Co., 78c; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $1.13; King's Printer, $365.81; G. Simpson, $4.15; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $145.35 13,367 43 753 54 235 93 3,868 16 8,750 88 8,010 95 10,106 77 1,965 39 1,724 62 275 30 Travelling Expenses : J. H. Carson, $224.85; G. S. Macgowan, $11.08 Fuel, Light, and Water : B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $525.28; J. Grauer, $61.11; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $2,247.69; Corporation of Point Grey, $1,034.08 Maintenance and Repairs, etc.: Barr & Anderson, $529.69; B.C. Brush AVorks, Ltd., $100.68; Canadian National Institute for the Blind, $20; Dustbane Co. of B.C., Ltd., $10; Dust Control Co., $104.45; Eburne Sash & Door Co., $1.75; Eburne Sheet Metal Works, $65.05; Jarvis Electric Co., Ltd., $39.42; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $37.44; Marpole Hardware Co., $5.60; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $565.21; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $117.29 ; Pioneer Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Ltd., $2,185.11; F. P. Rogers, $2,535; E. J. Ryan Contracting Co.. Ltd., $478.75; Vancouver General Hospital, $764.44; H. Walker, $585; W. Walker, $606 Furniture and Fixtures: Brooks-Coming Co., Ltd., $258.35; J. H. Carson, $580; Cassidy's, Ltd., $535.38; Gault Bros., $5.543.93; Hudson's Bay Co., $289.27; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $21.27; Restmore Manufacturing Co., $567.80; D. Spencer. Ltd., $156.75; Vancouver Scale & Butchers' Supply Co., Ltd., $58.20 Provisions: Ah Mew Co., $84.91 ; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $2 941.80; Fraser A'alley Dairies, Ltd., $1,724.62; Ice Delivery Co., Ltd., $135.60; Kline & Savage, $22.75; Marpole Feed Co., $71.75; J. Phillips & Co., $3,948.83; Shelly Bros., Ltd., $742.66; Vancouver Trading Co., $433.85 Clothing, Boots, Slippers, etc.: Ames-Holden-lAlcCready, Ltd., $67.73; Gault Bros., $86.78; E J McDonald, $12 • F AV. Sterling, $1,798.88 Medical and Surgical: Burns Drug Co., Ltd., $1,117.67; Canadian Surgical Supplies. Ltd., $552.39; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $54.56 Transportation of Patients: S. Brewer, $32; C. G. McDonald, $120.25; T. G. Speer, $123.05 Incidentals and Contingencies: R. Berrill, $447.51; B.C. Weekly Press, $28; J. IL Carson (sundry accounts), $256.89; Dominion Blue Print Co., $4.50; Dominion Map & Blue Print Co., $29.40; T. Edwards Co., $45; Elliott & Hewett, $20.60; M. Gaynor, $22; T. J. Kearney & Co., $15; L. W. Hargreaves, $43.88; J. L. King, $99.60; Port Carried forward $ I 1 49,058 97 $2,182,449 42 1 0 210 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote! SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF THE PROA'INCIAL SECRETARY—Continued Statutory Expenditure—Continued. " Provincial Home for Incurables Act, 1922 "—Continued. Brought foncard $ Expenses—Continued. Incidentals and Contingencies—Continued. Coquitlam Transfer Co., $16; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $6.48; A'ancouver Daily Province, $65.40; Vancouver Sun, $98.40; The World, Ltd., $30.60 49,058 97 1,229 26 $2,182,449 42 31,933 30 213,666 46 24,139 06 $ Total expenditure, Provincial Home for Incurables, Current Account $ Less transferred to " Government Liquor Act." Sec. 108 (1) (6) . . . 50,288 23 25 72 50,262 51* 18,329 21 * Against this expenditure there has been collected or charged $32,757.80 for keep of inmates. " Government Liquor Act," Sec. 108 (1) (b). Public Health Nursing (see A'ote 210) $ 1,500 00 86 587 25 750 00 6.500 00 18,329 21 Grants to Hospitals (see Arote 223) 1 Special Warrant No. 10. Pacific Great Eastern Railway Inquiry. D. Armour, $3,000; E. Bass, $41.50; J. B. Bright, $400; B.C. Tele $12; D. M. Campbell, $150; C.P.R. Co., $12.75; D. Donaghy, $1,00 Esling, $242.65; P. J. Finnerty, $3.50; AV. J. Hatcher. $14; D. Hoo E. B. Irving, $10.50; A. M. Jones, $2,574.82; King's Printer, $145.1 McNeill, $140.20; R. Owens, $4.10; Price, Waterhouse & Co., A. F. Proctor, $2,000; Reliable Transfer Co., $2; E. J. Rossiter. $9; $46; J. A. Smith, $46.86; AV. G. Swan, $15; S. S. Taylor, $7,500; T P. Co., Ltd., $3.80; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $1.25; A. AV. Vassar Total expenditure, Department of the Provincial Secretary DEPARTA1ENT OF PUBLIC AVORKS. 244. Minister's Office. Salaries ($9,300) : Aiinister of Public Works Hon. W. H. Sutherland $ ohone Co., 0; W. K. a, $78.75; 5; H. AV. $6.285.23; G. Seale. imes P. & $400 $2,452,188 24 7.500 00 1,800 00 • ? Expenses ($2,031.07) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $44.60; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $83.93; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Dominion Government Telegraphs, 50c; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $27.34; T. N. Hibben Co., $3.75; King's Printer, $37.05; Litchfield's, Ltd., $3.75; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $35.05; News Publishing Co.. Ltd.. $12; postage, $67; Red Cross AVorkshop, $2; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $2.50; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Vancouver Daily Province, $6; Vancouver Sun, $6; The AVorld, Ltd., $6; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 9,300 00 371 47 9,671 47 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 211 » No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 244. 245. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AVORKS—Continued. Minister's Office—Continued. 9,671 1,759 47 60 Expenses—Continued, Travelling Expenses: Hon. W. H. Sutherland $ By cash Total expenditure, Alinister's Office Administration. Salaries ($49,038.38) : Deputy Minister J. E. Griffith $ Public Works Engineer P. Philip Assistant Public AA'orks Engineer G. P. Napier Draughting Office. Office Engineer F. L. Macpherson Chief Draughtsman H. AL Bigwood 11,431 100 07 00 $ 11,331 07 4,000 00 4,400 00 3,480 00 3.120 00 2.100 00 2,100 00 3,000 00 2,100 00 1,800 00 2,760 00 1,800 00 6,939 16 1.800 00 2,126 40 4,392 82 3.120 00 Architect's Office. Draughtsman G. S. Ford Accounting Office. Chief Clerk and Accountant A. Hood Assistant Accountant H. AAr. Edwardson Clerks : E. Cave $1,720 00 AL B. Lloyd $ 484 00 J. Food 1,440 00 W. G. M. Rolston .... 1,500 00 R. de W. Freeman 545 16 T. G. A. Young 375 00 H. A. Howell 875 00 General Office. Senior Clerk D. C. Hughes Junior Clerks: T R Briggs $ 15 75 L. T. Clarke $420 00 R. Butler 720 00 H. L. Coates 52 26 N. L. Camsusa 18 39 J. J. AlcCreadie 900 00 Stenographers : V. AL Dixon $ 70 24 W. W. Kelly $ 15 17 E. L. Elkington 900 00 N. Parkins 767 42 M. Fulton 665 00 M. Rath ..:. 134 19 G. Fvnn Ill 29 E. Seelv 54 51 AL Irwin 780 00 A. A. AA'ills 895 00 Superintendent of Bridges and Buildings. A. L. Carruthers $ 49,038 38 Expenses ($10,467.98) : Office Supplies, etc.: Architectural Record, $3.60; B.C. Telephone Co.. $564; Canadian Engineer, $3; Canadian National Express, $S.70; C.P.R. Co., $547.40; A. L. Carruthers, $200; Clarke Printing Co., Ltd., $1; Diggon's, 50c; Dominion Express Co., $36.44; Carried foncard $ * 49,038 38 $ 11,331 07 O 212 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 245. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Administration—Continued. Brought foncard . $ 49,038 38 246. Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc—Continued. Dominion Government Telegraphs, $21.78; Dominion Map & Blue Print Co., $6; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $3.63; Engineering & Contracting, $2 ; Engineering Experiment Station, 80c ; Engineering News Record, $8; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $175.70; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $453.97; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $5.83; T. N. Hibben Co.. $21.50; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd.. $55.25; King's Printer, $2,231.16; Lands Department, $6.55; Litchfield's, Ltd., $7.50; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $266.45; H. C. MacLean Publications, Ltd., $3; F. W. Nolte & Co., $5; F. Norris & Sons, $8.50; postage, $830.86; Scientific American Publishing Co., $4.50; C. H. Smith & Co., $2.70; Smith & Champion, $4; Trio, $1.50; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $123.85; Vancouver Daily Province, $1.50; Victoria Book & Stationery Co.. Ltd., 35c; AVestern Canadian Alotorist, $2; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 Travelling Expenses: A. L. Carruthers, $1,488.18; G. AL Duncan, $9.90; H. AV. Edwardson, $128.55; G. S. Ford, $271.93; L. AV". Hargreaves, $32.56; A. Hood, $106.47; F. L. Alacpberson, $27.57; AV. Middleton, $469.76; G. P. Napier. $25.84; P. Philip, $1,384.93; C. K. Saunders, $26; H. Whittaker, $S77.77 By cash Total expenditure, Administration AIaintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds. Salaries ($53,854.04) : 5,628 52 4,849 46 59,516 36 10 00 Telegraph Office. Operator A. E. Starr Assistant A. G. Sargent .. Garage. Chauffeur Mechanic J. Armstrong .. Boiler-room. Engineer A. Manson First Assistant Engineer J. H. Eccles .... Second Assistant Engineer C. Costello Third Assistant Engineer A. Johnson Electrician C. F. S. Chitty Plumber A. Alilligan Carpenter-shop. Head Carpenter W. Tyson L. W. Ball $1,440 00 AV. A. Davis $1,440 00 Janitors. Chief Janitor A. Brakes Janitors: H. Andrews $1,170 00 AV. Aliddleton $1,170 00 W. H. Bailey 1.200 00 E. Aloyes 1,140 00 F. Carne 1,170 00 D. Aluir 1,140 00 Carried foncard •' 1,108 93 73 98 1.920 00 1.860 00 1,560 00 1,380 00 1,380 00 1.680 00 1,620 00 1,500 00 2,880 00 1,600 00 11,331 07 59,506 36 18,562 91 $ 70,837 43 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 213 Vote SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. ' 246. Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds—Continued. Brought forward $ 18,562 91 $ 70,837 43 Salaries—Continued. Janitors—Continued. « Janitors—Continued. D. Cook $1,140 00 J. Naysmith $1,200 00 AV. Corfield 1.140 00 R. D. Noble 57 00 J. E. Curtis 1.200 00 E. Perkins 24 50 A. Davies 1,200 00 T. H. Prior 1,170 00 C. R. Davies 1,200 00 T. Ralph 1.079 83 A. V. Elmhurst 1.170 00 D. Sellick 1.140 00 N. Gill 21 45 H. J. Steverson 1.200 00 J. T. Henley 1,200 00 F. Tatham 1,320 00 J. Horton 496 45 R. E. Thomas 1,170 00 M. Kellv 717 09 G. AVhitfield 1.140 00 R. Lewis 1,200 00 A. C. AVilson 1,200 00 28,376 32 Watchmen: W. F. Ahern $ 877 16 H. W. Taylor $1,140 00 E. J. Seymour 1,200 00 T. AVilson 725 15 3.942 31 Usher G. Leonard 1,170 00 Assistant Ushers: S. A. Benwell $178 40 J. Grant $73 00 F. D. Cole 24 00 C. C. Pearson 87 10 362 50 Grounds. Chief Gardener J. Partington 1,440 00 $ 53,854 04 Expenses ($65,686.78) : Fuel, Light, AVater, etc.: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $4,871.35; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $21.30; King's Printer, $4.60; Mackay & Gillespie, Ltd., $17,972.85; Northern Electric Co.. Ltd., $105.37; J. E. Painter & Sons, $27.50; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $561.63; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $24; Victoria Gas Co., Ltd., $12.66; City of A'ictoria, $1,951.60 25,552 86 Maintenance and Repairs of Buildings : O. W. Abrahamson, $2.75; Albion Stove AA'orks, $12; Armstrong Bros., $57.60; H. Baile & Co., $127.76; Bayfield & Archibald, $117.49; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd.. $478.63; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $16; B.C. Telephone Co., $16.84; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $401.36; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $305.50; C.P.R. Co., $5.24; Canadian AVestern Woodworkers, Ltd., $22.01; Carter Electric Co.. Ltd., $S6.74; Central Transfer, $18.02; City Transfer, $1.76; Clyde Sheet Metal AVorks, $146.50; H. Cooley & Son, $17.35; Crane, Ltd., $180.83; Daum Manufacturing Co.. $10; Dominion Express Co., $4.90; Drake Hardware Co., $136.87; H. Edwards, $33.25; Empress Garage, $53.30; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd.. $669.52; Farr, Robinson & Bird. Ltd., $127.60; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $24.70; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $906.50; Freegards, Ltd., $11.50; Gordon Street Machine Shop, $55.90; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $14.17; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $12.75; Hawkins & Hayward. $97.10; Hickman Tye Hardware Co., Ltd., $3.65; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $90.75; J. Kelman, $167.40; King's Printer, $11.50; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $787.41; Marine Iron AVorks, Ltd., $29.27; E. B. Blarvin & Co., $358.23; F. Mellor, $6; Alellor Bros., Ltd., $138.91; J. Mortimer & Son, $7.84; G. B. Alurdie & Co., $2; AV. B. McAlicking. $60; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, , Ltd., $2.12; W. Neal, $6; Northern Electric Co.. Ltd., $1,642.38; W. N. O'Neil Co., Ltd., $394; Otis-Fensom Elevator Carried foncard $ 79.406 90 $ 70,837 43 O 214 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 'Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 246. Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds—Continued. Brought foncard $ 79,406 90 $ 70,837 43 Expenses—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs of Buildings—Continued. Co., Ltd., $128.50; Pacific Sheet Metal AVorks, Ltd.. $277.53; Paint Supply Co., 20c; G. Paterson, $181.25; Perfection Supply & Alanufacturing Co., $7; Producers' Rock & Gravel Co., Ltd.. $84.55; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $46.66; T. E. Reason, $1.50; Reliable Transfer. $40.94; Revelstoke Transfer, $1; A. F. Roy, $8.50; A. Sheret, Ltd., $1,823.71; Ship Chandlers, Ltd., $3.25; Smith & Champion, Ltd., $74.85; C. C. Snowdon. $109.85; D. Spencer, Ltd., $8.40; Stapledon & Carter, Ltd., $109.76; Turner, Beeton & Co., Ltd., $10.06; W. Tyson, $4.68; Victoria Cement & Plaster Art Works, $37.50; Victoria Gas Co., Ltd., $3.55; A'ictoria Steam Laundry Co., Ltd., $3.02; Waites' Key Shop, $38.65; AVestern Air Conditioning Corporation, Ltd., $150; Western Electric Co., Ltd., $292:97; G. F. Williams, $79.45; pay-lists, labour, $17,270.01.... 28,777 24 Gardening and Grounds: Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $1,219.75; S. W. Blyth, $2; B. R. Cant & Sons, $100.86; Central Transfer, $22.41; Dominion Express Co., $35.65; Empress Garage, $8.20; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $3.15; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $156.75; Hafer Jlachine Co., Ltd., $23.30; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $67.80; J. Kelman. $14; J. Meston & Co., Ltd., $3.75; J. Morrison. $35.35; AIcTavish Bros., $13.95; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $125.70; R. AL Palmer. $43; Peden Bros., $3; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd., $34.30; Reliable Transfer, $94.01; A. Sheret, Ltd., $15.93; H. A'ye, $135; H. AL AVilson, $192.50; A. J. Woodward, $2.90; pay-lists, labour, $5,436 7,789 26 Scavenging, Cleaning, and Janitors' Supplies : B.C. Brush AA'orks. Ltd., $56.84; Columbia Paper Co.. Ltd., . $103.40; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $24.64; C.P.R. Co., $1.41; E. B. Eddy Co., Ltd.. $725.97; Evans. Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $6.33; Hawkins & Havward. $92.78; Hudson's Bay Co., $204.32; Imperial Oil. Ltd., $6.16; J. Kelman, $295.80; E. B. Marvin & Co.. $9.17; Alitchell Bros.. $147.03; W. J. Pendrav & Sons, Ltd., $235.55; Reliable Transfer, $2.20; Rithet Consolidated, Ltd., $30.60; E. Roelofson, $7.50; Smith, Davidson & Wright, Ltd., $109.43; Turner, Beeton & Co., Ltd., $18; A'ictoria Steam Laundry Co., Ltd., $42.95; AVeiler Bros., Ltd., $99; Western Industrial Development Co., Ltd., $3 2,222 08 Telephones : B.C. Telephone Co 1,310 65 Trxgs ' City of Victoria , 391 65 Garage: R. Angus, $22.36; J. Armstrong. $37.98; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $9.41; B.C. Tire House, $297.77; Burgess Bros., $54.25; Canadian Fairbanks-AIorse Co., Ltd., $5.84; A. AV\ Carter, $17.41; F. Cocker. $2,040.27; Crowther Bros., $4.80; H. A. Davie, Ltd., $42.77; H. F. Davis. $85.10; Dominion Express Co., $1.20; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific). Ltd., $16.50; W. Duncan, $1.25; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $19.41; Grimm Bros., $57; A. E. Humphries Motors, Ltd., $5.40; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $427.01; Jameson & AVillis, Ltd.. $146.17; E. B. Marvin & Co., $5.69; J. Meston & Co., Ltd., $20.10; Morlev- Pauline Rubber Co., $93.21; G. Patterson, $160.15; W. J. Pendrav & Sons, Ltd.. $6.25; T. Plimley, Ltd.. 25c; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd.. $31.18: Public Works Garage. $21.30; Rithet Consolidated, Ltd., $13.20; Rolfe Electric & Battery Co., Ltd., Carried foncard $119,897 78 $ 70,837 43 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 215 Vo'te SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 246. Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds—Continued. Brought forward $119,897 78 $ 70,837 43 Expenses—Continued. Garage—Continued. $7.50; Shell Co. of California, $201.85; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $50.16; AVeiler Auto Supply House, $141.55; W. & J. AVilson, $33 4,077 29 Miscellaneous: Central Transfer, $3; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; King's Printer, $20.88; A. Macdonald & Co., Ltd.. $21.40; F. Mellor, $12; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $15; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 94 28 $124,069 35 By refunds 4,528 53 Total expenditure, Maintenance of Parliament Buildings and Grounds 119,540 82 247. Maintenance of Government House and Grounds. Salaries ($3,600) : Private Secretary H. J. S. Muskett $ 2,400 00 Chief Gardeners: E. Barlow $348 39 AV. Darling $851 61 1,200 00 $ 3,600 00 Expenses ($17,331.90) : Fuel, Light, Water, etc: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $970.54; AV. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $2.21; R. Hall & Sons, $1,431.79; Hawkins & Hayward, $51.20; Mackay & Gillespie, Ltd., $168.82; City of Victoria, $591.55; A'ictoria Gas Co., Ltd.. $461.50; AVestern Electric Co., Ltd., $11.47; S. C. AVeston, $40 3,729 08 Maintenance, Repairs, and Furniture : B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $5.63; B.C. Telephone Co., $301.90; C.P.R. Co., $67.46; Carpeteria Co., $48.50; Carter Electric Co., Ltd., $6.40; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $20.69; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $6.13; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $17.78; G.N.AV. Telegraph Co., $5.54; Hawkins & Hayward, $56.44; J. Kelman, $26.50; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $78.01; Melrose Co., Ltd., $3.25; A. Milligan, $1.9S; Mitchell & Duncan. $54.75; W. Neal, $37.50; Pantorium Dve Works, $23.50; Public AA'orks Department, $533.75; Reliable Transfer, $12.25; G. Rigby, $118; Sankey & AVhite, $13; A. Sheret, Ltd., $241.19; Smith & Champion, Ltd., $96.25; D. Spencer, Ltd., $101.95; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $10.80; W. Tyson. 84c ; A'ictoria Alachinery Depot. Ltd., $3.36; Waites' Key Shop, $5.25; AVeiler Bros., Ltd., $932.13; AVestern Electric Co., Ltd., $4.40; T. AVherry, $33.25; pay-lists, labour, $79.20 2,947 58 Gardening and Grounds : American Railway Express Co., $12.66; Barrett Co., Ltd., $5; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $76.25; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $76.57; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $429.05; Collector of Customs, $7.37; Dominion Express Co., $1; H. A. Dreer, $50.55; Economy Irrigation Co., Ltd., $2.50; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $8.95; AV. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $109.46; A. AV. Harvey. $113.88; Ivel's Pharmacy, $2.75; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $5.25; King Bros., $22.78; Layrite Nurseries, Ltd., $33.15; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $3.25; R. M. Palmer, $50; E. G. Prior & Co., Ltd.. $3.53; J. Richards, $471; Ritchie Bros. & Co., $22.50; A. Sheret, Ltd., $21.71; Sutton & Sons, $22.73; H. Vye, $4.80; H. AL Wilson, $5; A. J. AVood- warcl & Sons, $7; pay-lists, labour, $7,200 8,76S 69 Carried foncard $ 19,045 35 $ 190,378 25 O 210 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 190,378 25 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WOfiKS—Continued. 247. Maintenance of Government House and Grounds—Continued. Brought forward $ 19,045 35 Expenses—Continued. Taxes: City of Victoria 149 S3 Secretary's House-rent: Gillespie, Hart & Todd, $160; Heisterman, Forman & Co., $130; L. M. More, $520 810 00 Miscellaneous: B.C. Telephone Co.. $105.74; C.P.R. Co., $39.23; C. Chrow, $15.72; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $41; H. Cooley & Son, $13.50; E. B. Eddy & Co., Ltd., $2.50; H. Gates. $3.15; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $1S.55; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $4.60; W. Jacques, $17; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $5.35; J. Kelman, $29.20; King's Printer, $204.05; J. E. Loree, $15; E. Marwick, $5; Masters, $27.20; Alitchell Bros., 55c : D. M. Owens, $8.38; G. Patterson, $15; postage, $112; J. AV. Robinson, $31.40; Safety Storage & AVarehousing Co.. Ltd., $29.25; Saturday Night, $4; E. F. Sealey, $10; D. Spencer, Ltd., $69.70; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12; Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., $13.50; AVeiler Bros., Ltd., $64.15: AVrig- ley Directories, Ltd., $10 926 72 248. Total expenditure, Maintenance of Government House and Grounds.. District Engineers. Salaries ($37,656) : Engineers: J. C. Brady $3,120 00 A. Dixon 3,120 00 W. K. Gwyer 3,120 00 G. C. Mackay 3,000 00 Clerks: T. Baxter : $1,260 00 R. Cullen 1.500 OO J. P. Davies 1.500 00 D. Drummond 1,080 00 E. AV. Griffith 1,500 00 Draughtsman H. O. Crewe Stenographer L. Jackson . 20,931 90 AV. R. E. G. Ramsay $3,120 00 M. Taylor 2.8S0 00 H. Verner 3,000 00 B. AVhitehead'.... 3,120 00$ 24,480 00 N. McNichol $1,500 00 C. Notman 900 00 R. Stuart 1.500 00 H. Wood 1,500,00 Expenses ($19,759.88) : Office Supplies, etc.: J. H. Allen, $4; W. J. Austin, $4; A. R. Barrow, $15; Beattie-Noble Co., Ltd., $23.98; J. F. Bridges, $12; B.C. Telephone Co., $1,107.76; E. C. Brower. $44.62: J. Burns & Son, $16; Burr Office Supplies, $49.51; Camera & Arts, Ltd., $33.46; F. E. Cameron, $1; Canada Drug & Book Co., $1; C.P.R. Co., $2.39; Canadian National Express, ■ $28.23; Cariboo Trading Co., Ltd., $13.90; R. C. Carr, $63.60; Central Interior Printing Co., Ltd., $5.60; Citv Transfer & AVarehousing Co., $46; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $57.85; Collector of Customs, $1; City of Cranbrook, $44.47; Cranbrook Courier, $27; Cranbrook Drug & Book Co., $14.20; Delaney & Sinclair, $15.35; Department of Marine & Fisheries. $1.95; DeWolf & Ham, $50; Dominion Express Co., $98.39; M. Dumond, $1.50; C. E. Dupre, $1.50; J. Ferguson, 30c; Fink Mercantile Co., Ltd., $3.50; Fort George & Alberta Telephone Co., Ltd., $82.50; F. Goertz, $30.50; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $603.86; Government Agent, Prince Rupert, $1; Green Bros. Burden & Co., $17.10; I. B. Guest & Co., $4.30; How7e Electric Co., Carried foncard .... 12.240 00 36 00 900 00 37.656 00 .$ 37,656 00 $ 211,310 15 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 217 No- of SERVICE. Expended. Vote. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 248. District Engineers—Continued. Brought foncard $ 37,656 00 $ 211,310 15 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. $11.75; Hume & Rumble, $125; Hurndall & Co., $18.47; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $3.25; D. Jackson, $4.70; Joyce & Hilborn, $2.02; W. W. Kilby & Co., $3.85; AV. R. King & Co., $22.50; King's Printer, $1,329.92; H. R. Kitto, 50c; Kootenay Telephone Lines, Ltd., $85.35; Lands Department, $3.75; G. R. Leask, $14.25; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $398.75; H. AV. Main, 50c; A. Meiss, $1; J. R. Mitchell, $420; R. A. Mitchell, $20; Mclnnis & Wilson, $14.52; McKay & Bayliss. $5; McRae Bros., $41.35; Nelson Hardware Co., $1.45; F. W. Nolte & Co., $3.50; Okanagan Telephone Co., $135.10; P.G.E. Railway Co., $29.74; Pacific Pipe & Flume AVorks, 75c; Parkin & Ward Electric Co., Ltd., $20.90; F. Parks & Co., $1.65; Penticton Dray & Express Co., $34.34; Penticton Electric Co., $11; postage, $859.50; J. E. Price, $96; City of Prince George, $8.08; Prince George Drug Co., $4; City of Prince Rupert, $80; H. M. Ramsay, $1.50; H. Reid, $9; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $163.25; Rowe's Sheet Metal AVorks, $3; R. J. Rowland, $7.50; Rush Transfer Co., $7.17; Rutherford Drug Co., 35c; L. H. Schamerhorn, $2.25; J. Simonson, $9.10; Smedley & Sharp, $1.65; Standard Electric Service, $1.60; telegrams, $1,150.14; B. Thomas, $5; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $164.40; C. L. Wain, $1.50; AVeiler Bros., $54.75; H. M. AVhimster, $6.50; G. B. AVilliams, 90c; AVrigley Directories. Ltd., $40 7.970 32 Travelling Expenses: J. C. Brady, $349.32; R. Cullen, $8.05; A. Dixon, $1,049.83; W. K. Gwver, $465.50; G. C. Mackay. $643.51; AV. Ramsay, $886.50; R. Stuart, $16.35; R. AL Taylor, $1,037.60; E. H. Verner, $558.50; G. B. AVhitehead, $858.95 Upkeep of Autos, etc.: A. R. Anderson, $4.75; N. E. Atkinson, $3.75; Barrett's Garage, $17.50; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $122.25; Bennett's, Ltd., $4.32; Bonner's Ferry Garage, 90c; Boutlbee, Ltd., $40.68; J. C. Brady, $4.05; Buick Motor Sales Co., $1.85; Canadian Oil Companies, Ltd., $33.21; Cariboo Trading Co., Ltd., $119.96; H. Clark, $5; Coquitlam Garage, $20.08; L. J. Crosina, $38.50; S. H. Currie, $12; W. Desjardins. $9; G. Dexlson, $7.50; AL Dumond, $148.95; Eastport Garage, 90c; AV. H. Farries, $23; Fernie Garage, $3.65; R. Fraser, $2.50; Fraser & Mackenzie, $66.56; Fraser Motors, Ltd., $33.99; Fraser River Hardware Co., $54.98; F. Goggin, $10; Grand Forks Garage, $29.30; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $93.89; E. Hall, $9.10; A. C. Hamilton. $15.95; R. Hammond, $37.50; YV. C. Hembroff, $84.26; F. E. Henderson, $3.25; A. G. Hillier. $39.97: C. A. Howse. $2.30; AL D. Hurm, $14; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $401.12; Invermere Garage, $24.80; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd.. $45.77; Kamloops Motor Co., $35; Kootenay Garage, 90c; AV. H. Lawrence, $37.70 ; N. Lee, $4.25 ; Leith Bros., $37.53 ; Lester & Thomson, $31.25 ; Alarshall-AVells Alberta Co., Ltd., $33.23 ; T. Mart, $15; A. Meiss, $3.50; R. A. Mitchell, $91.75; Mons Star Garage, $6.16; T. A. Moore, $1.50; Mclnnes Garage, $346.96; Mclnnis & AVilson, $167; Nelson Auto Co., $78.30; Nelson Transfer Co., $4; P.G.E. Railway, $21.64; Penticton Hardware Co., $3; Penticton Tire Hospital, $51.65; F. L. Peters, $26.75; Pinchbeck & McNaughton, $9.25; T. Plimlev, Ltd., $3.53; D. M. Pound, $2; Prince George Drug Co., $1.05; Public Works Garage, $2,862.96; Quesnel Garage, Carried foncard $ 45,626 32 $ 211,310 15 O 218 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 'vote SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 248. District Engineers—Continued. Brought foncard $ 45,626 32 $ 211,310 15 Expenses—Continued. Travelling Expenses—Continued. Upkeep of Autos, etc—Continued. $59!l0; Richards & Miller, $5; AA'. gonad, $2; L. H. Schamer horn, 50c; Sharp's Garage, $2.45; Smedley's Garage, $130.60; C. Stephenson, $1.50; Trapp's Garage, $3.10; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd.. $26.24; Valley Alotor Co., Ltd., . $197.99; G. B. Williams, $4.85; AV. H. Woodford. $16.30 „.. 11.790 64 $ 57,416 96 By cash 1 08 Total expenditure, District Engineers 57,415 S8 249. Steam-boiler Inspection. Salaries ($42,062.58) : Chief Inspector J. Peck $ 4,020 00 Inspectors: F. Bath $1,988 71 L. Duckitt $2,640 00 S. Baxter 2.600 00 J. D. Kay 3,020 00 A. S. Bennett 2,759 84 G. O. Aladigan 3.120 00 F. Biggam 2,700 00 J. O'Neill 2.400 00 J. Clark 2.580 00 A. Sutherland 3,060 00 J. Davidson 2,400 00 J. B. Tait 2,520 00 31.788 55 Clerk W. A. Bond 1,219 36 Stenographers : F. Coupland $960 00 E. H. Lightfoot $780 00 R. G. Eddy 870 00 R. AL AIcAlurphy 810 00 3,420 00 Engineer (launch) H. Hull 1,614 67 $ 42,062 58 Expenses ($28,745.01) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $268.70; Belyea & Co., Ltd., $1.90; Burr Office Supplies Co., $29.50; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $3.55 ; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $15.35; Collector of Customs, $1.05; Dominion Express Co., $36.94; Dominion Government Telegraphs, 30c; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., ■ $15.99; AL H. English, $31.45; G.N.AV. Telegraphs. $11.71; King's Printer. $974.13; A. R. Lamont, $5; Alacey-Abell Co., Ltd., $45.15; Office Specialty Alanufacturing Co., $285; postage, $540; G. A. Roedde. Ltd., $90; Sangster Transfer Co., $1.50; Sundstrand Adding Alachine Co.. $12; United Typewriter Co., $161.10; Wrigley Directories, $20 2,550 32 Travelling Expenses: F. Bath, $82.63; S. Baxter, $834.50; A. S. Bennett, $380.97; F. Biggam, $208.82; J. Clark, $744.55: J. Davidson, $1,312.03; L. Duckitt, $814.15; J. D. Kay, $164.02; G. O. Aladigan. $7.67; J. O'Neill, $336.56; J. Peck, $348.89; A. Sutherland, $754.60; J. B. Tait, $567.42 6,556 81 Launch (Alaintenance and Supplies) : A. & C. Grocery Co., $129.61; Anderson & Lusby, $252.27; Annandale Supply Co., Ltd., $77.18; J. Barnes, $15; Belyea & Co., Ltd., $5.50; B.C. Fishing. & Packing Co., Ltd., $96.85; P. Burns & Co., $6.05; Burr Office Supply Co., 24c; Canada Aletal Co., Ltd., $105; Chapman's Alotor Cartage, $2; Chappell Bros., $14.40; Cormack & Annand, $24.90; Cunningham Hardware Co., $230.12; AT. J. Dunseith, $6.10; Ellett Copper & Brass Co., $71.12; Galbraith & Sons. $75.25; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $3.60; T. Halliday, $84.83; J. W. Hoskin, $2; H. Hull, $50.75; Carried foncard $ 51,169 71 $ 268,726 03 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 219 Vote' SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 249. Steam-boiler Inspection—Continued. Brought forward $ 51,169 71 $ 268,726 03 Expenses—Continued. Launch (Maintenance and Supplies)—Continued. Imperial Oil, Ltd., $313.03; Imperial Optical Co., $62.10; C. H. Jones & Sons, Ltd., $7.05; F. AV. Kenmuir, $2.15; Kerr's Tire Service Shop, $26.10; Lanning, Fawcett & Wilson, $1.05; Merchant's, Ltd., $12.20; More. Light, Ltd., $39; Moulton Electric Co., $27.70; AlacKenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $26.75; P. JlcDonald, $9.85; AV. J. AIcGuigan, $12.50; Mc Lennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $29.29; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $3.21; J. O'Neill (sundry accounts), $88.86; Powell River Co., Ltd., $32.14; Reliance Alotor & Machine Works, $6.50; Royal City Laundry, $10.28; F. Sawford, $396.93; Simson, Balkwill & Co., $269.23; Speck & Robertson, 80c; Star Ship yard Co., $15; A. Stretch, $4.80; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., , $42.11; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $133.43; Union S.S. Co. of B.C., Ltd., $2.40; A'ulcan Iron AVorks, Ltd., $40; Westmin ster Marine Railway Co., Ltd., $1.47; Western Machine AVorks, Ltd , $10.75; T. Yates, $61.10 2,940 55 Testing Instruments and Chemicals, etc.: W. J. Oliver, $2.75; Ramsay's Machine Works, $8.52; Van- couver Alachinery Depot, Ltd., $50.50 61 77 New Launch to replace " Adanac" : Anderson & Lusby, $282.59; Barr & Anderson, Ltd., $105.75; C. T. Cox, $157.50 ; Crane, Ltd., $94.79 ; Cunningham Hardware Co., Ltd., $261.30; Ellett Copper & Brass Co., $15.82; Ferrier & Lucas, $6,185.10; Galbraith & Sons, $58.85; T. Halliday, $143.52; Hoffar Alotor Boat Co., $8,766.26; P. R. Peele, $6; F. Sawford, $275; Simson, Balkwill & Co., Ltd., $38.36; Sumner Metal Works, $15.90; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $1.32; Western Machine AVorks, Ltd., $13.80; AVestminster Iron Works, Ltd., $213.70 16,635 56 Total expenditure, Steam-boiler Inspection 70,807 59 250. " Electrical Energy Inspection Act." Salaries ($5,841.86) : 2,750 00 Assistant Inspector H. L. Taylor 2,220 00 Stenographers: Al. H. English, $ 29 36 K. Lepper $2 50 K E Hughes 840 00 871 86 5,841 86 Expenses ($2,715.02) : Office Supplies, etc.: B.C. Telephone Co., $43.35; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $20.99; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $10.27; Dominion Blue Print Co., $20.33.; G.N.AV. Telegraphs, $7.76; Industrial Progress & Commercial Record, $1.50; Journal of Electricity & AVestern Industry, $3.25; King's Printer, $174.41; H. G. AlacLean Publications, Ltd., $2; National Electrical Light Association, $20; postage, $25.90; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $12; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $1.75; Vancouver Stationers, Ltd., $4.35; AVrigley Directories, Ltd.', $10 357 86 Travelling Expenses: J. Muirhead, $838.04; D. R. AIcDougall, $776; H. L. Taylor, $743.12 2,357 16 Total expenditure, " Electrical Energy Inspection Act" 8,556 88 Carried foncard $ 348,090 50 O 220 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. V°0'tef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued, Brought foncard $ 348,090 50 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves. Alberni District ($76,685.88). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs : ■ General Road Foreman, W. P. Beavan, salary $2,280, expenses $831.34 Stenographers: G. McGonigal, salary $130; A. Luff, salary $585 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $36,244.02 Miscellaneous: City of Alberni, $23.47; Alberni Engineering Works, $35.55; Alberni Garage, $78.72; Alberni Pharmacy, $1.25; S. R, Anderson, $4.20; P. Bennett, $7.55; H. F. Bice, $3; F. Brand, $17.35; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $4.86; B.C. Coast Service, $11.77; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $914.19; B.C. Telephone Co., $92; H. H. Brown, $10; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $143.19; J. J. Burke, $5.75; Canadian Bank of Commerce, $53.10; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $741.69; C.P.R. Co., $106.19; Carter & Murray, $89.49; G. AL Cathcart, $5.20; C. Clark, $3.25; E. Coleman, $23.95; F. Cowley & Sons, $55.26; F. L. Cummings & Co., Ltd., $80.13; T. Davidson Manufacturing Co., Ltd.. $1.70; W. T. Dawley, $4.30; H. E. Dendoff, $22.60; Dominion Express Co., $26.20 ; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $32.44; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $562.81; E. L. Doolan, $7.20; M. Dumond. $61.91; Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $42.50; S. Eaton, $65; E. & N. Railway Co., $117.5S; E. & R. Stage, $6; Evans. Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $82.51; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $713.30; G. Forrest, $84.54; AV. B. Fraser, $12; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $1,061.50; T. Frederickson, $40; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $142.66; T. S. Grieve, $23.25; A. Guelette, $2.80; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $47.64; A. Hansen, $6.55; W. C. Hembroff. $325.28; C. Higgins, $75.65; M. L. Holt, $13.20; C. E. Horton, $8.25; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,409.15; J. A. Irvine, $5; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $40.29 ; Jones & Rant, Ltd., $56.70; King's Printer, $85.32; G. Lane, $675; E. Lee, $25.20; S. Leiser & Co.,. Ltd., $2.57; Lemon- Gonnason Co., Ltd., $20.95; J. Manuel, $284.35; L. Marcon, $20; F. Alellor, $36; J R. Motion, $53.31; McLennan. AIcFeely & Co., Ltd., $129.02; D. B. McNeill & Co., $1.20; Nanaimo Foundry, $21.90; Nanaimo Jlotors, Ltd., $711.78; National Motor Co.. Ltd., $60; R. H. Ormond, $5.70; Parksville Cash Store, $4 ; Parksville Garage, $136.45 ; P.D.Q. Transportation Agency, $1.50; G. Paterson. $69.90 ; H. Pedersen, $10; Ponsford's Garage, $8.50; Port Alberni Boat Works, $9.60; Port Alberni Garage, $49.95; Port Alberni News. $15.84; postage, $54; R. Pugh, $26.87; Qualicum Garage, $193.97; T. S. Richardson Lumber Carried forward $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 221 Nn nf Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Alberni District—Continued. Brought forward $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Alaintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued, Co., $14.01; Ross & Howard Iron AVorks Co., Ltd., $142.94; Rushton's Garage, $121.43; G. Shead, $9; A. Skinner, $80.63; A. L. Smith, $58.80; G. A. Spencer, $16.50; F. AV. Stevens, $33.28; Straits Lumber Co.. Ltd., $12.35; Tofino Machine Shop, $11; Tofino Trading Co., $21.60; Turley Bros., $1; J. Turner, $40; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,352.43; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $16.10; Valley Store, $7.20; J. A'ucer, $3.50; AValker & Mar- ven, $96.14; Weeks Alotors, Ltd., $642.70; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $5.75; AA'ellington Lumber Co., Ltd., $13.24; J. T. AVilliams, $6.80; E. M. AVhyte, $19.15 $53,120 41 By refunds, Primary and Secondary Highways $ 544 31 By adjustment in Ma- terial Account 1.454 78 1,999 09 i Bridges : Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $12,699.33 Miscellaneous: O. Akre. $1.30; Alberni Hardware Co., Ltd., $3.20; Alberni Pacific Lumber Co., $272.67; S. R. Anderson, $2.10; Bainbridge Lumber Co., $1,658.92; P. Bennett, $118.71; Bluebird Lumber Co., Ltd., $227.42; Bowness Lumber Co., Ltd., $203.50; F. Brand, $41.40; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $10.42; B.C. Coast Service, $225.17; Carter & Murray. $6.60; G. M. Cathcart, $121.23; E. T. Cliffe, $6; E. Coleman, $9.18; F. Cowley & Sons, $1,356.98; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $5.20; F. L. Cummings & Co., Ltd., $785.72; Cumberland Islander, $3; Dominion Express Co., $4; E. & N. Railway Co., $296.52; E. & R. Stage, $8.55 ; Errington General Store, $1; Errington Lumber Co., $20; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $61.48; J. Ewart, $25; R. C. B. Foote, $7.10; AV. Ford, $320; G. Forrest, $2.52; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $214.66; Hafer Alachine Co., Ltd., $6.38; M. Hirst, $128.25; M. L. Holt, $1.50; C. E. Hor- ton, $2; R. AV. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $38; W. Hyde, $3.75; H. R. Lee, $25.20; J. Manuel, $73.44; Nanaimo Foundry, $128.70; Nanoose Lumber Co.. $214.05; R. H. Ormond, $3.20; P. D. Q. Transportation Agency, $1; Parksville Garage, $25.15; Port Alberni News, $13.12; T. S. Richardson Lumber Co., Ltd., $52.10; S. G. Roseborough, $30; Rushton's Garage, $201.60; A. Skinner, $56.35; Stone 51,121 32 Carried forward $ 51,121 32 $ 348,090 50 O 222 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. service. Expended. $ 348,090 50 DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC AVORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Alberni District—Continued. Brought forward $ 51,121 32 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued, Miscellaneous—Continued. Bros., $3.80; Stonehurst Lumber Co., $54.75;' Straits Lumber Co., Ltd., $591.37; Tenney's Express, $4.50; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $9; Vancouver Engineering AVorks, Ltd., $1,334.17; Walker & Alarven, $907.49; Wellington Lumber Co., Ltd., $17.77; Wells Lumber Co., Ltd., $396.05; material charged to roads, $1,032.20 24,073 77 Protection of River-banks: French Creek: Pay-list, labour and team-work, $338.52 ; Hirst Bros., $10; G. Paterson, $18.25; Vote 251, Roads, $61.80 Cameron River: Pay-list, labour, etc, $169.75; A'ote 251, Roads, $18.75 Spruce River: Pay-list, labour, etc., $768.36; A'ote 251, Roads, $105.36 1,490 79 Total current expenditure, Alberni District $ 76,685 88 Atlin District ($113,533.28). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant Engineer. J. A. Stephen, salary $1,520, expenses $2,669.46 General Road Foremen: H. Molyneaux, salary $1,800, living allowance $240, expenses $339.70; G. A. Young, salary $1,440, expenses $1,013.15 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $19,226.50 Aiiscellaneous: Akerberg, Thomson & Co.. Ltd.. $74.10; Albert & McCaffery. Ltd.. $40.55; Alice Arm & Anvox Herald, $8; Alice Arm Hotel, $12; G. Anderson, $22.40; A. B. Armstrong, $190; Bank of Montreal, $182.24; Barrington Transport Co., $733.69; W. A. Bell, $32; H. C. Bennett, $3.27; Big Bay Lumber Co., Ltd., $70.68; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $292.03; B.C. Packers' Association. $35; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $1,209,47; Bruggy's Store, $2,796.65; J. F. Callbreath, $22.25; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $432.01; Canadian Express Co., $5.50; Canadian Fairbanks-AIorse Co., Ltd., $107.15; Canadian National Express, 80c; Carolan's Meat Market, $259.10; H. Comer, $30; Crawford Transfer Co., $27.95; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $294.83; G. Elstrom, $60.16; F. AV Falconer. $98.35; Falconer's Transfer, $569.95; Ford Alotor Co. of Canada. Ltd., $597; H. Fowler, $130; J. J. Fowler, $125; P. Gabrio, $31.70; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $32.45; Granby Consolidated Alining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., Carried forward $ 76,685 88 $ 34S.090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 0 223 Vo'te SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AVORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Contmwed. Atlin District—Continued. Brought forward $ 76,685 88 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $9.35; H. C. Hembroff, $119.56; AV. B. Hood, $15; H. A. Horstman, $218.50; Howe & McNulty, $61.50; Hudson's Bay Co., $253.95; Hyder Lumber Co., $199.92; Hyder Radio & Telephone Co., $9.75; R. Hyland, $25; International Electric Co., Ltd., $727.46; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $135.03; J. B. Kershaw, $37.05; King's Printer, $52.95; C. Lawrence, $5; AV. Lennox, $15; Lindsay's Cartage, $11.10; F. E. Litle, $1; Marconi AVireless Co., $1.95; Al. C. Mining Co., Ltd., $328.50; H. McDonald, $10.50; S. G. McNeil, $143; McRae Bros., Ltd., $1; Ormes, Ltd., $4.50; Pacific Cartage, Ltd., $9.65; Pacific Coast Engineering Co., Ltd., $22; P. Phillipson, $27; E. L. Pillman, $15; E. W. Pillman & Co., $10; postage, $48.75; A. F. Priestley, $11.08; Public Works Department, Ottawa, $522.10; Revercomb Co., $469.28; C. Rodrique, $100; Roxborough Bros., $20; Royal Bank of Canada, $61.85; C. Al. Sands, $5; J. Saur, $8; L. Schulz, $215.09; Standard Oil Co., $141.11; St. Michael Trading Co., $7; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $46.05; J. Tallmire, $5; Typewriter Service Co., $20.85; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $68.75; U.S. Telegraph Service, $3.55; A'ulcan Iron Works, Ltd., $129.62; W. J. Wells, $14.10; White Pass & Yukon Route, $1.51; L. S. AVhittaker, $577.66; AVireless Telegraph Service, $7.30; R. Wood, $3; A. E. Young, $34 $41,765 96 Less transferred to Bridges .... 3,433 45 38,332 51 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $31,481 Miscellaneous: Albert & AlcCaffery, Ltd., $250.81; J. Anderson, $279.02; P. Anderson, $100; Anglo-B.C, Packing Co., $64.75; A. Archie, $45; Barring- ton Transport Co., $79; H. C. Bennett, $149.80; C. Bibeau, $55; Big Bay Lumber Co., Ltd., $85.23; B.C. Mills Timber & Trading Co., Ltd., $2,417.25; Bruggy's Store, $29.80; J. F. Callbreath, $277.20; Canada AVire & Cable Co., Ltd., $1,671.25; C.P.R. Co., $605.55; Carolan's Meat Alarket. $556; Collector of Customs, $7.50; Comer Auto Transfer, $210; Consolidated Homestake Alining Co., Ltd., $6.62; G. A. Crabtree, $28; Crawford Transfer Co., $2,628.53; Dorey Transfer Co., $63; R. Dunlop, $191.79; G. Elstrom & Co., $14,716.80; T. AV. Falconer, $21.20 ; Falconer's Transfer, $37.91; H. Fowler, $135; Granby Carried forward $ 38,332 51 $ 76,685 88 $ 348,090 50 O 224 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued.. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Atlin District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 38,332 51 $ 76,685 88 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Consolidated Alining, Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., $2; Grey & Wilson, $8.40; Howe & McNulty, $157; Hudson's Bay Co., $237.60; J. Hunter, $385.46; R. AV. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $104.58; Hyder Lumber Co., $1,454.34; R. Hyland, $35; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $3.95; International Electric Co., Ltd., $2,514.05; C, Lindsay's Cartage, $2.65; $5; Alission Saw Mill, Ltd., $108; McLeman & McAlaster, $65.60; Premier $56.25; A. F. Priestley, $58.33; Prince Rupert Dry Dock Co., $140.50; E. H. Shockley, $38.45; J. Smythe, $63.83; Stewart Drug Co., $30; Stewart Hotel, $10; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $842.10'; Union S.S. Co. of B.C., Ltd., $1; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $5,746.72; L. S. Whittaker, $25; J. R. Wood, $79.90; A. E. Young, $37; Yukon Telegraphs, $4.35; Vote 251, Roads, $3,433.45 75,200 77 Jackson, $3,032.25; M. Meisingseth, $312.40; Mussens, Hooten, $12.60; P. Gold Mining Co., Total current expenditure, Atlin District — Cariboo District ($123,733.86). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, J. Forsyth, salary $2,160, expenses $579.80 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $45,164.61 Aliscellaneous : E. H. Allcock, $10.80; Allison Drug & Book Co., $1.90; Bayley & Kennedy. $12; F. AL Becher, $11.75; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $58.55; M. Borland, $43.95; R. N. Borrowman, $71; J. Boyd Estate, $270.62; S. S. Boyd, $112; W. Bovd, $145.54; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $484.45; E. C. Brower, $18.10; H. Brown, $123.34; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd.. $306.56; R. J. Burgess, $14; J. Burns, $5.80; A. B. Campbell, $146.02; D. E. Campbell, $52.38; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $1,032.68; Cariboo Observer, $5.04; Cariboo Trading Co., Ltd., $1,017.62; R. R. Carver, $139.37: Central Garage & Alachine Shop, $2; N. H. Clare, $25.20; M. Collins, $1.50; M. Cornwall, $51.25; C. Cowan, $40; Cowan Hardware Co., $137.40; E. T. Creighton, $71.32; L. J. Crosina, $695.97; W. Crowston & Sons. $46.59; G. H. Curtis, $12.32; A. F. Curtis, $3,080.37; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $154.21; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $74.28; T. Douglas, $362.50; J. C. Duffy, $111; M. Dugan, $4; M. Dumond, $111.50; Enterprise Cattle Co., $12.50; W. L. Farries, $284.46; Federal Motor Co., Ltd., $214.46; Carried foncard 113,533 28 $ 190,219 16 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 225 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and AVharves—Continued. Cariboo District—Continued. Brought forward Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. G. H. Felker, $3.50; J. A. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $41.25; Fraser & Mackenzie, $872.01; H. J. Gardner, $51.75; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $159.29; E. J. Gook, $201.40; A. Graham, $74; T. Greer, $55.43; R. AV. Haggen, $35; C. G. Hamilton, $544.32; J. Hamilton, $102; Hamilton & Robertson, $75.21; J. Hargraves, $215.25; F. Harper, $26.25; W. C. Hembroff, $127.28; W. Herrick, $1.70; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $8.48; A. G. Hillier, $225.90; D. A. Higdon, $88.66; T. J. Hodgson, $46.85; 0. D. Hoy & Co., 50c.; D. Huston, $185.01; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $308.40; E. Isnardy, $9; F. Jacobie, $67.60; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $636.79; A. Johnson, $18; L. Johnson, $4; Johnston Bros., $189.90; Joyce & Johnston, $322.57; Keefe & Demarre. $4.50; J. Kennedy. $10; King's Printer, $179.51; N. Kinvig, $30; Lakeview Hotel, $9.60; Lands Department, $24.50; J. Lazzerin, $7.50; E. P. Lee, $47.50; N. Lee, $86.50; T. C. Lee, $1.65; F. Leonard, $1.50; Lightning Creek G.G. Co., $40; W. Livingstone, $30; Log Cabin Hotel, $2.75; Louie & Co., $27.14; Al. Lynes, $1.50; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $18.50; J. JIalone. $52.50; Aiarshall- AVells B.C., Ltd.. $694.31; T. Alart, $780.87; A. Meiss, $225.65; T. Meldrum, $18.22; G. Messinger, $4; A. Miles, $1; Alines Operating Co., $29.25; A. Alitchell, 50c; M. Alontgomery, $1.85; J. E. Moore, $598.21; T. A. Moore & Co., $222.61; J. ilorton, $50; N. Mutch, $30.17; A. P. Mclnnes, $37.68; Ii. AL McKinnon, $49.25; McLennan, AlcFeely & Co., Ltd., $370.75; T. Nicol, $14.05; Nugget Cafe, 50c; A. Orr. $17.35; P.G.E. Railway, $1,192.52; W. Parker, $16.50; J. W. Parminter, $24; Pedlar People, Ltd., $2,225; F. L. Peters. $867.65; AL Pickard, $6.50; C. Pigeon, $5.50; E. Pigeon, $8; Pinchbeck & JiacNaughton. $517.86; F. W. Pinchbeck, $5; postage, $55; S. C. Prior, $19.87; Quesnel Garage, $345.53; Quesnel Telephone Co., $36; Reliance Alotor Works, $61; J. R. Robertson, $9.75; R. Robertson, $153.12; J. J. Roddis, $23; J. Rome, $103.75; J. F. Rose, $3; R. Ross. $12; M. E. Roweds, $2; L. H. Schammerhorn, $92.84; E. Seeley, 55c; D. Sexsmith, $3; F. W. Shaver, $8; J. Shepherd, $901.63; Smedley & Sharp, $1,939; Smith's Supply Depot, $16.53; A. Staebler, $50.50; A. L. Stuart, $12.70; S. Thompson, $2.50; Vancouver Jlilling & Grain Co., $1,540; G. Warren, $5.50; J. Wann, $9.10; G. AL Watt, 50c; AV. AVebster, $12.12; T. T. Weyenberg, $2.50; L. H. AA'hittington, $ 190,219 16 $ 348,090 50 Carried forward $ 190,219 16 $ 348,090 50 15 O 226 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AVORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Cariboo District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 190,219 16 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $10.50; J. Wiggins, $7.25; J. F. Williams, $55; A. T. Windt, $1; G. C. Windt, $1; P. Zshiederich, $3.50 By cash 576,267 15 63 46 -$ 76,203 69 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $28,834.82 Miscellaneous: E. H. Allcock, $668.83; G. Austin, $6; Austin Co.. $39; Bayley & Kennedy, $3; F. AL Becher, $43.15; AL Bliss, $3; C. Blomberg, $125.25; J. Bovd Estate, $33.99; R. J. Burgess. 50c; A. B. Campbell, $368.46; Cariboo Trading Co., Ltd., $7; A. Carson. $59.25; M. Cornwall, $8.75; J. Coughlan & Sons, Ltd., $468.14; Cowan Hardware Co.. $307.87; L. J. Crosina, $28.12; W. G. Crowston, 50c.; R. G. Doherty, $8.75; Donohoe & Kayser, $3,500; T. Douglas, $1.50; G. Duclos, $30.55; J. C. Duffy, $77; AV. H. Farries, $215.07; D. A. Foster, $67.50; R. Fraser, $4.12; Fraser & Mackenzie, $23.60; Freets & Champlain, $63.50; H. J. Gardner, $272.50: G. Gilchrist. $10; A. Graham, $49; Grand Central Hotel, $12.50; Hafer Machine Co.. Ltd.. $313.84; G. G. Hamilton, $2; Heyworth Bros., $322.9S; D. A. Higdon, $250; D. H. Higdon, $29.61; T. J. Hodgson, $280.35; T. O. Hooker, $4,803.49; Imperial Oil. Ltd.. $27.48; Ind. Cariboo Stage Co., $22.50; A. Johnson, $11.45; Joyce & Johnston, $2.259.83; N. Lee, $19.75; T. C. Lee, $72.05; F. Lindsay, $27; W. L. Livingstone, $23.70; Log Cabin Hotel, $4.50; J. Malone, $7; Marshall-AVells B.C., Ltd., $648.32; T. Mart, $72; A. Meiss, $3.42; Mines Operating Co., $2.25; G. W. T. Aioore, $66.34; T. A. Moore, $33.04; W. Muir. $152; K. McKenzie, $53.07 ; L. M. McKinnon, $23.25 ; McLennan. McFeely & Co.. Ltd., $97.40; P.G.E. Railway. $106.35; AV. Parker. $548.71; B. Patenaude, $15; E. Pigeon, $10; Pinchbeck & MacNaughton, $219.08; S. C. Prior, $37.87; Quesnel Garage, $37.65; M. Ranger, $34.50; Robertson & Crosina, $10; J. Rome, $4; Ross & Howard Iron Works, Ltd., $890.81; G. Sherwood, $10; A. Stephenson, $20; A. L. Stuart, $5.50; Chief Stump (Indian). $49.50; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $358.39; Vancouver Lumber Co., Ltd., $23.28; G. H. Walters, $110.57; R. Yardley, $69.12 47,530 17 Total current expenditure, Cariboo District 123.733 86 Carried forward $ 313,953 02 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 227 No. of , - Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Brought forward $ 313,953 02 $ 348,090 50 Chilliwack District ($58,-707). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, G. N. Stowe, salary $1,330, expenses $333.24 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $21,565.85 Miscellaneous: Abbotsford Lumber, Mining & Development Co., Ltd., $103.18; Acme Garage, $42.15; Aldergrove Garage, $63.20; A. R. Anderson, $2.50; Anderson & Lusby, $10.17; Barrett Co., Ltd., $28.66; M. Batt, $150; O. Bowman, $109.54; A. J. Braithwaite, $1.75; Brett & Elgie, $263.75; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $39.09; B.C. Telephone Co., $99.02; Burr Office Supplies, $4; F. E. Cameron, 50c; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $345.48; Canadian Fairbanks- Morse Co., Ltd., $15.45; C.P.R. Co., $34; Corporation of Township of Chilliwack, $344.40; Chilliwack Lumber Yards, $25.10; Comet Garage, $167.53 ; F. Crawford, $157.90; C. H. Croke, $48; P. H. Dawson, $11; J. Dob- son & Sons, $4.15; M. Dumond, $40; AV. Elwood, $21.30; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $1,939.75; Farquharson & Eckel, $3; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd.. $397; C. Forten, $7.45; Fraser Motors, Ltd., $118.83; Galbraith & Sons, Assignee, $8.04; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $1,146.60; A. S. Goard Motors, Ltd., $4.84; A. K. Goldsmith, $7.60; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $273.44; G.N.AV. Telegraph Co., 76c; Hargitt Jlotors, $190; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,380.30; Ironsides & Nicholson, $31.30; James & McClughan, Ltd., $700.82; J. L. King, $1.05; King's Printer, $101.51; K. P. Knoll, $74.40; Lillie's Garage, $29.68; Corporation of District of Matsqui, $1,102.89; S. M. Maysmith, $17.88; Menzies Hardware Co., Ltd., $159.37; Jlodern Motor Co., Ltd., $41.22; A. H. & J. H. Movius, $146.10; E. B. Murphy, $60; A. McCallum, $24.50; W. H. McEwan, $50; McLennan, Me- Feelv & Co., Ltd.. $48.23; J. K. McAlenemy, $9.75; postage, $50; A. Rexford, $111.60; Rosedale Garage, $8.75; Ross & Howard Iron AVorks Co., Ltd., $173.58; Sardis Garage, $59.53; Semple & Semple, $54.40; H. Smith, $3; Sumas JIunicipality, $200.80; AV. Taylor, $7.50; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $126.98; A'alley Alotor Co., Ltd., $50; C. F. AVier's Garage, $152.35; AVestminster Iron Works, $178.40; H. Williams, $6.33 $ 34,620 44 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $658.19 Miscellaneous: Abbotsford Lumber, Alining & Development Co.. Ltd., $1,074.97; O. Bowman, $3.24; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $149.38; T. P. Carried forward $ 34,620 44 $ 313,953 02 $ 348,090 50 O 228 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. CMlliwack District—Continued. Brought forward 34,620 44 $ 313,953 02 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Knight, $155.86; P. H. Lawson, $42.55; Alenzies Hardware Co., Ltd., $5.65; AlcNair & Graham, Ltd., $149.82; Sardis Garage, $7.90; Semple & Semple, $1; Superior Shingle Co., Ltd., $187.10 Protection of River-banks: Vedder River: A. R. Anke. $93.80; Ashwell, Ltd., $1.25; O. Bowman, $5.50; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $15; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $17.60; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $163.59; Canadian National Railways, 58c; Corporation of Chilliwack, $1,620; Chilliwack Telephone Co., $18.10; A. S. Duckett, $482.95; Giant Powder Co. of Canada. Ltd., $203.10; L. Grand, $30.50; G.N. Railway, $2.94; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $174.11; Menzies Hardware Co., Ltd., $480.27; E. Muscle, $16; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $65.21; Nat. Machinery Co., Ltd., $775; postage. $2.45; A. Rexford, $573.50; Robertson Bros., $19.50; AL Rutherford, $2.85 ; Semple & Semple, $129.95 ; S. Sumas Lumber Co.. $26.01; pay-lists, labour and team-work, $16,731.14 2,435 66 21,650 90 Total current expenditure, Chilliwack District Columbia District ($44,446.92). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, G. C. Tassie, salary $2,280, expenses $440.40 Clerk, A. J. Passmore, salary $1,320 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $27,852.24 Miscellaneous: T. Alton, $470.55; J. A. Anderson. $26.80; L. Bell, $16.35; N. M. Bentley, $9.52; W. Blair, $77.44; W. Bower, $1.92; H. Brewer, $21.60; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,031.17; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $32.99; J. Buck- man, $72.65; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $399.03; Canadian Fairbanks Alorse Co., Ltd., $44.45; C.P.R. Co., $68.49; R. C. Carr, $17; City Transfer & Warehouse Co., $5.52; Columbia River Lumber Co.. $1,072.67; Cranbrook Courier, $3.75; Cranbrook Saddlery Co., $140.40; Diehl's Garage, $2.50; Dezall's Garage, $384.76; Dominion Express Co., $15.30; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $85.50; W. Entwistle, $2.35; A. E. Fisher, $4; Gibbs & Dalziel, $30; Gibson's, Ltd., $14.74; A. H. Gilmour, $21.70; F. Glover, $55.50; Golden Light, Power & Water Co., $55.20; Golden Star Publishing Co., $3.72; B. Grainger, $33.40; A. C. Hamilton. $1,200.67; J. Henderson, $3.50; Imperial Oil, Ltd., 58,707 00 Carried forward $ 372,660 02 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 229 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC AVORKS—Continued. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and AViiarves—Continued. Columbia District—Continued. Brought forward 372,660 02 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $382.31; Invermere Construction & Supplies, $2.95; Invermere Contracting Co., Ltd., $2.50; Invermere Garage, $251.16; Invermere Hardware Store, $212.85; E. W. Jolly, 50c; T. King, $27.25; King's Printer, $96.17; Lake & Co., $15.90; Land Registry Office, Nelson, 50c; O. Larsen, $5.90; H. G. Lockwood, $7.50; Massev-Harris Co., Ltd., $12.54; T. Mercier, $1.50; H. R. Moodie, $10.70; H. C. Moore, $25; E. B. Nelson, $41.35; A. Newton, $14.30; M. H. O'Loughlin, $5.50; A. Pagliaro, 50c; F. Parks & Co., $8.30; Pitts & Hankey, $8.50; postage, $75; Public Works Garage, $359.40; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., 15c; F. Richardson, $9.05; D. R. Rolston, $221.20; G. Rury, $1.50; E. Syren, $6; C. A. AVarren, $86.55; H. C. Whittaker, $110.40; Windermere Hotel, $6; S. Wolfenden, $22.75; J. T. AVood, $24.65 $ 39,374 11 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $3,682.56 Miscellaneous: T. Alton, $541.37; J. Buckman. $9.45; Canada Ingot Iron Co., $199.10; C.P.R. Co., $6.33; Columbia River Lumber Co., $44.62; Dominion Express Co., 45c; Golden Light, Power & Water Co., $36; A. C. Hamilton, $4; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $14.96; Invermere Hardware Co., $75.70; Invermere Contracting Co., $6.70; O. Larsen, 90c ; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd.. $180.37 ; A. E. Powell, $43.20; E. Raugh. $19.10; F. Richardson, $6.02; D. R. Rolston, $121.66 4,992 49 ' Protection of River-banks: Kicking Horse River: Columbia River Lumber Co., $15.50; A. C. Hamilton, $1.50; pay-lists, labour and teamwork, $63.32 80 32 Total current expenditure, Columbia District Comox District ($76,220.72). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, O. W. Smith, salary $2,280, expenses $561.77 Clerks: B. B. Robertson, salary $100; IL C. Sims, salary $1,261.55 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $42,505.77 Aliscellaneous: A. Ball, $159.95; T. Beech, $52.50; D. J. Bergin, $50.55; Blunt & Ewart, $23.75; Bool & AVilson, $279.71; H. Bramley, $55; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $456; B.C. Fishing & Carried forward. '.. 44,446 92 417,106 94 $ 348,090 50 O 230 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st Marcpi, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued: 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Comox District—Continued. Brought forward Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Packing Co.. $19; B.C. Mills Timber & Trading- Co., $117.98; B.C. Telephone Co., $172.35; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $400.20; J. Brunton, $17.10; H. Bull, Campbell River Garage, $1.60; Campbell River Trading Co., $24.60; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $994.69; Canadian Fairbanks-AIorse Co.. Ltd., $6.99; C.P.R. Co., $104.39; Carter Bros. Lumber Co., $69.76 ; J. AV. Cesy, $5 ; Citv Transfer, $199.75: Clarke & Stuart Co.. Ltd.. 95c; E. T. Cliffe, $27.25; Comox Argus, $5.67; Comox Creamery Association, 50c.; Comox Co-op. Society, Ltd., $2.40; Corfield Alotors, Ltd., $1,034.84 ; R. Creech, $53.25 ; City of Courtenay, $379.45; City of Cumberland, $1,289.33; Cumberland Alotor Works, 85c; F. Curran, $259.10; F. Dack, $18 ; A. G. Deighton, $6.70; J. W. Dixie, 90c; Dominion Express Co., $20.60; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $23.51; Robert Dollar Co., $1.30; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $67.88; AL Dumond, $3.65; Electric Blue Print & Map Co., $1.05; A. J. Edwards. $2.90; R. England, $258; E. & N. Railway Co.. $41.61; Federal Motor Co.. $10; J. Forbes. $8; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $142.09; Fraser & Horne. $28.75; Giant Powder Co., Ltd.. $2.82; Gordon's, $1.55; F. Goertz, $4.14; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $39.61; A. B. Graham, $27.20; Graham & Moncrieff, $61.45; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $33.14; Hafer Machine Co., $8.56; Halliday & Halliday, $270; Hurling & Ledingham, $1.50; H. Helm, $10; W. C. Hem- broff, $115.26: C. Higgins, $10.50; A. Hogg. $115; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,232.81; F.H.Janes, $195; H. S. Jordan, $168.18; W. Joyce. $20; King's Printer. $100.70; A. R. Kierstead, $3.50; F. Lalonde, $13.70; Layers, 75e.; A. Lennder, $10; J. Lee & Co.. 10c; A. Ledingham. $1.50; G. Leighton, $1; C. W. Long. $5.60; M. & M. Lumber Co., $207.89; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $37.90; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $2.05; E. B. Alarvin & Co., $1.92; Merville Cash Grocery, $23.25; Alorley-Pauline Rubber Co., $260.23: W. Murray, $8.20; McDonald Electric Supply, $5.30; F. A. McKelvie, $59.70; AlcLennan, JIcFeelv & Co., Ltd.. $66; J. AV. AIcKenzie & Sons. $261.61; J. I. McMillan. $6; D. D. AIc- Rae. $5; National Drug & Chemical Co.. Ltd., $10.26; National Alotor Co., $27; National Steel Car Corporation. $108.65; G. Neill, $1.90; S. R. Newton Paint Co.. $61.20; J. O'Donnell. $10; E. Ord, $1; Pacific Lime Co., Ltd., $31.50; J. Parker, $39; J. Peel, $4 ; G. H. Pidcock, $336.80; Piket Electric, $1.25; T, Plisson, $5.50; postage, $86; Powell River Co., Carried forward $ 417,106 94 $ 348,090 50 417,106 94 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 231 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—-Continued. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Comox District—Continued. Brought forward 417,106 94 $ 348,090 50. Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $35.62 ; Restmore Manufacturing Co., $17.26 ; Revercomb Motor Co., $165; J. Riddell, $15; Robb Estate, $25; R. S. Robertson, $82; Rovston Lumber Co., $24.80; R. Rushton, $179.95; H. O. Sacht, $31.85; W. Scott, $2; R. H. Shaw. $38.30; H. C. Simms, $3.20; T. R. Smith, $7.75: Sointula Co-op. Store, $1.50; A. Swan, $5; Sparks Co., $3.25; 'Barbell's, Ltd., $83.79; E. R. Taylor, $22.50; J. E. Taylor, $3; R. N. Taylor, $12; J. Thomson, $4.35; N. Thompson. $2; Thulin Bros., $1; E. Tomble- son, $120; Union Oil Co. of Canada. Ltd., $575.07; Union Steamship Co.. Ltd., $24.25; AVestern Glass Co., $2.50; E. J. AA'ilcox, $8.10; Wilfert Lumber Co., $7.39; J. Yates, $35.05 By refunds, Primary and Secondary Highways $59,287 00 251 75 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $10,349.61 Aliscellaneous: H. A. Armishaw, $3; B. G. Bailey. $1.80; G. Bellmore. $22.85; Bevan Lumber & Shingle Co., $878.73; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., 50c; B.C. Mills Timber & Trading Co., Ltd., $398.11; H. Bull. $1.35; Burnett & Stevenson. $10.50; C.P.R. Co.. $8.50; Carter Bros. Lumber Co., $49.06; Central Alotor Transfer Co., $31.47; E. T. Cliffe, $16.75; R. Cowie, $7; F. L. Cummings & Co.. $999.48; F. Curran, $38.50; F. Dack. $27.85; A. G. Heighten, $8.75 ; Dominion Express Co.. $9.05 ; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific). Ltd.. $12.84; S. Dyer, $84.48; R. England, $22.60; E. & N. Railway Co., $66.74; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $185.81; Fraser & Horne, $1.80; Graham & Moncrieff, $9.90; H. Grieve, $66.20; F. Hart, $10.40; C. Holmes, $20.20; A. Hogg, 80c; R. W. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $57; J. D. Lacey & Co., $13.45; J. Long, $20.30; M. & M. Lumber Co., Ltd.. $1,149.39; E. B. Marvin & Co., $17.43; Modern Shoe Co., $8; A. AlcKay, $3; A. McKelvie, $16; J. AV. McKenzie & Son, $48.83; McLennan, AIcFeely & Co., Ltd., $102.81; Powell River Co., Ltd., $53.78; Record Publishing Co., Ltd.. $4.40; Ross & Howard Iron Works, Ltd., $476.47; Royston Lumber Co., Ltd., $56.90; II. O. Sacht, $174.97; Savward Saw Mill, $5.87; Scott, Graham & McFarlan Logging Co., $50; T. Smith, $34.80; A. H. Swan, $25.50; Tacoma Steel Co., $6; Tarbell's, Ltd., $84.19; N. Thompson, $3.70; Union Oil Co. of Canada, 59,035 25 Carried foncard $ 59,035 25 $ 417,106 94 $ 348,090 50 O 232 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. -261. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and AViiarves—Continued, Comox District—Continued. Brought forward . $ 59,035 25 $ 417.106 94 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Ltd., $54 ; Union Steamship Co., Ltd.. $128.80; Vancouver Engineering AVorks, Ltd.. $2.65; Vancouver Lumber Co., Ltd., $183.95; B. AL Ward, $5.40; Wilfert Lumber Co., Ltd., $38.70 Protection of River-banks: Tsolum River: Canadian Fairbanks-AIorse Co., Ltd., $3.30; Central Alotor Transfer Co., $2; Dominion Express Co., $1.35; E. & N. Railway. $4.85; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $7.71; Graham & Moncrieff, $2.80; H. Grieve, $328; Imperial Oil. Ltd., $60.25; Lavers. $1.40; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $17.15; J. W. McKenzie & Son, $25; G. H. Pidcock, $3; Tarbell's, Ltd., $4.S6; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $65.25; pay-lists, labour and team-work, $1,501.68 $2,028 60 By Dominion Government contribution 1,014 05 Total current expenditure, Comox District 16,170 92 1,014 55 76,220 72 Cowichan District ($47,732.51). C. Donnelly, salary C. Chaplin, salary Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, $1,140, expenses $75.19 Clei-k and Stenographer, B. $420 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $29,557.34 Miscellaneous: R. B. Anderson & Son, 50c; J. H. Ash, $35.40; T. P. Barry, $154.28 ; Bell's Stationery Store, $2.50; H. M. Bigwood. $170.75; Blackie (Indian), $4; Blyth, Sutherland & Balfour, $283.16; G. Bonner & Sons, $22.88; B. O. Breton, $7; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $816.50; B.C. Telephone Co., $339.20; L. M. Burkitt, $14.60; A. Cameron, $25.10; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $230.74; C.P.R. Co., $3.06; Carter Bros.. $4.95; Central Garage, $285.55; T. Cheeke, $3.90; J. Christison, $2; E. J. Clarke, $1.75; Cobble Hill Garage. $61.45; Cobble Hill Grocery. $3.44; A. Coles, $12.70; T. Colvin, $1.10; J. Copeal, $36; G. T. Corfield, $26.60; G. S. Coulson, $17.25; Cowichan Joinery Works.' $3.25; Cowichan Leader P. & P. Co., Ltd., $56.40; Cowichan Merchants, Ltd., $58.83; A. Daniels, $6.10; B. W. Devitt, $3.60; AV. Dobson, $6.25; D. Dougan. $53.30; Dominion Express Co., $6.90; W. S. Dry. $7; M. Dumond, $100; Corporation of City of Duncan. $525.45; J. Duncan, $5.70; Duncan Coal Carried forward $ 493,327 66 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 233 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Cowichan District—Continued. Brought forward $ 493,327 66 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Depot, $4; Duncan Garage, $1,126 Railway Co., $58.69; A. Estridge, Evans, $242.47; Evans, Coleman Ltd., $246.57; Ferguson Bros., Forrest, $50.80; C. S. Fraser, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $270.45; E. & N. $9.80; J. & Evans, $18; W. $40; W. S. J. Gaisford, $34.20 ; Gibson's, Ltd., $108.48 ; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $3; A. S. Hadden, $76.68; D. R. Hattie, $176.26; W. L. Henderson. $39; Highland Lumber Co., Ltd., $34.26; Hillcrest Lumber Co., Ltd., $75.08; H. Hollings, $4; H. Hodgson, $1.50; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $4.12; Joseph Jack, $1.60; S. James, $80.90; Joe (Indian), $3.10; M. Keast, $8.50; T. Keene, $5 ; King's Printer, $180.10 ; Kirstin-Hase Co., Ltd., $3; W. E. Lamming, $136.90; J. Lamont, $7.90; AL Louie, $14; Jlacklin & Napper, Ltd., $6.45; 3. Marsh, $52.82; H. AV. May, $24.60; J. R. MacAdam, $4.50; L. Machell, $11; National Motor Co., Ltd., $35; G. Neville, $1.40; North Cowichan Municipality, $47.50; Northern B.C. Fisheries, $5.50; A. M. Palmer Co.. Ltd., $590.40; H. Peile, $27.81; J. Perry, $3.55; E. P. Phillip, 35c; T. Pitt, Ltd., $732.79; postage. $73; C. Powell, $6.20; V. Price, $15.10; F. A. Reed, $16.60; AV. S. Robinson, $12.40; E. Rofe, $28.75; Royal Mail Stage, $40; J. Rundquest, $5; Saw7ver-Massey Co., Ltd., $22; Scholey Bros.. $15.35; Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co., Ltd., $31.43; E. Shearing. $12.20; A. Sherbourne, $1.50; C. Stewart, $4.30; D. Tait, $1.50; W. Thomson. $21.75; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $16; AV. H. Vaux, $15.30; W. AVeeks, $89.70 By refunds $39,62S 78 81 16 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $3,871.97 Miscellaneous: Barrett Co., Ltd., $72i01; Blyth, Sutherland & Balfour, $399.18; G. E. Bonner & Sons, $1; Central Garage, $3.80; Cowichan Merchants, Ltd., $11.21; Crosland Bros.. 80c; F. L. Cummings & Co., Ltd., $1,007.02; C. Doering, $5; J. Evans, $60:30; Evans Bros., $575.52; E. & N. Railway Co., $6.23; Ferguson Bros., $8.64; Genoa Bay Lumber Co., Ltd., $99.18; R. Grassie & Son, $8; A. S. Hadden, $79.54; D. R. Hattie, $96.37; Hill- crest Lumber Co., Ltd., $89.59; H. Hodgson, $2.75; S. James, $1.70; W. E. Lamming, $18.60; R. C. Mainguy. $75; R. J. Manley, $200.30; J. AlcPherson, $22.50; M..E. O'Brien, $ 39,547 62 Carried forward $ 39,547 62 $ 493,327 66 $ 348,090 50 O 234 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AVORKS—Continued, 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Cowichan District—Continued. Brought forward $ 39,547 62 $ 493,327 66 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $1.40; H. Peile, 50c; T. Pitt. $4.18; Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co., Ltd.. $17; H. Shearing, $4.25; J. Spears, $20.30; F. C. Sondergaard, $436.62; W. Thomas, $10.20; Tyee Lumber Co., Ltd., $26.25; G. A'ye, $4S Wharves: Cowichan Lake Wharf: Maintenance and Repairs: McDonald & Co ... 7,2S4 91 899 98 Taylor, salary salary $1,750 $41,264.80 Total current expenditure, Cowichan District Cranbrook District ($66,018). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, J. $2,189.05, expenses $105.55 Garage Mechanic, R. Armstrong, Clerk, D. A. Dallas, salary $800 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, Miscellaneous: A. P. Adlard, $6.50; H. Anderson, $69; R. Armstrong. $20.20; G. Arnold. $2; G. G. Barber, $6; Beale & Elwell. $135; Beattie- Noble, Ltd., $5.60; W. J. Bilefield, $52.50; J. F. Bridges, $6; J. C. Brady, $2.70; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $5.75; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $101.65 ; Bull River Livery, $1.50 ; Burke & Morrison, $28.61; D. Cameron, $15.50; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $46.70; C.P.R. Co., $54.55; R. C. Carr, $124.45; City Transfer & Warehouse Co., $823.77; Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd., $233.16; City of Cranbrook, $66.06; Cranbrook Cartage & Transfer Co., $6.75; Cranbrook Courier" $42.25; Cranbrook Drug & Book Co., $6.90; Cranbrook Foundry & Alachine Shop, $101.40; Cranbrook Garage, $149.80; Cranbrook Saddlery, $124.05; Cranbrook Sash & Door Co., $686.93; Crow's Nest Pass Lumber Co., Ltd., $70.52; Delaney & Sinclair. $420.10; V. Desaulnier, $1.50; Dezall's Garage, $46.95; Dominion Express Co.. $23.30; East Kootenay Battery Service, $124.66; Electric Supply Shop, $31.60; Evans, Coleman & Evans. Ltd., $204.40; Federal Motor Co., Ltd., $19.50; IL Ferguson. $6.50; . Fernie Alotor Car Co., $12.95; Fink Alercantile Co., $16.30; Foos Gas Engine Co., 27c; Ford Alotor Car Co. of Canada, Ltd., $515; Fort Steele Garage Co., $10.35; Gibbs & Dalziel, $128.45; Gilley Bros., $160.55; F. Guindon, $779.25; Hanson Garage, $3,949.88; J. Harrison, 50c; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $2,182.32; C. Jensen, $58.20; P. Johnson, $15; W. E. Carried forward 47,732 51 $ 541,060 17 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 235 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Cranbrook District—Continued. Brought forward $ 541,060 17 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Johnson, $2.75; Jones & Doris, $28; King's Printer, $62.10; Kootenay Garage, $7.40; Kootenay Telephone Lines, Ltd., $46.35; W. J. Lamb, $8; E. A. Lythgoe, $22.50- Mussen's, Ltd., $12.25; McColl Bros., Ltd., $47.42; 51c- Creery Bros., $7.50; W. J. McFarlane, $5; H. McLeod, $26; McLeod & Harrison. $4.35; Otis-Staples Lumber Co., $10.37; F. Parks & Co., $1,059.75; A. Pearson, $7.06; Perry Creek Mercantile Co., $3.50; W. Pritchard, $60; Ratcliffe & Stewart, $122.45; Safety Signal Co., Ltd., $180; R. A. Smith, $40.05; Standard Electric Service, $9.10; T. Summers, $16.65; AL Thibault, $12; AV. Tipper, $9; Wilson's Vulcanizing Works, $1,677.91 $61,300 19 By refunds 7,158 18 Bridges : Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $6,205.77 Miscellaneous: D. Cameron, $4.46; AV. G. Campbell, $1.65; C.P.R. Tie & Timber Department, $32.64; C.P.R. Co., $81.07; City Transfer & Warehouse Co., $4.52; Cranbrook Drug & Book Co., $1.75; Cranbrook Foundry & Machine Shop, $6; Cranbrook Sash & Door Co., $2,595.15; B. E. Creighton, $7; Delaney & Sinclair, $254.69; Dominion Express Co., $13.58; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $41.75; Little & Atchison, $1: Lovering Lumber Co., $66.57; A. J. Aliller, $52.75; McCreery Bros., $20; McLeod & Harrison $41.25; F. Parks & Co.. $166.78; R. A. Smith, $3.15; Yahk Garage, $11.25 Protection of River-banks: St. Mary's River: City Transfer & AVarehouse Co., $24.50; Delaney & Sinclair, $78.24; F. Parks & Co., $121; Wilson's A'ulcanizing Works. $9.10; pay- lists, labour and team-work, $2,030.37 $ 54,142 01 9,612 78 2,263 21 Total current expenditure, Cranbrook District Delta District ($40,894.38). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, G. N. Stowe, salary $950, expenses $191.45 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $11,247.89 Miscellaneous: Aldergrove Garage, $113.57; A. R. Anderson, $10.55; Anderson & Lusby, $2.24; Automotive Equipment Co., $3 ; Barrett Co., Ltd., $209.91; Carried forward 66,018 00 $ 607,078 17 $ 348,090 50 O 236 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Delta District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 607,078 17 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $87.86; B.C. Telephone Co., $37; Brown's Cloverdale Transfer, $12.50 ; Burr Office Supplies, $11.22; Central Garage, $108.39; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $14.03: G. Dadlock, $3; E. H. Dann, $3.22; Corporation of Delta, $1,440.83; J. Dobson & Sons, $25.45; Duplex Truck Sales, Ltd., $770.47; Federal Alotor Co., Ltd., $240.84; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $184.38; A. K. Goldsmith, $16.40; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $746.11; C. G. Hamre, $209.90; Highway Garage, $24.30; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $218.77; Imperial Welding Co., $3; James & McClughan, Ltd., $61.45; C. A. Johnson, $7.03; King's Printer, $59.10; N. Larson, $37.84; W. H. Lawrence. $33.50; Modern Alotor Co., Ltd., $196.15; G. Alorrison, $228.08; Mussen's, Ltd., $211.60; McLennan, McFoely & Co., Ltd., $7.85; H. V. Parr, $40.25; D. W. Poppy, $164.20; Smith & Campbell, $2.40; Snelgrove & McGivern, $21; C, C. Snowdon, $44.89; AV. E. Stewart. 55c; Corporation of District of Surrey, $1,160.36; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $1.35; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $900.44; Valley Alotor Co., Ltd., $10; Vancouver Parts Co., Ltd., $26.19; Vancouver Spring Co., Ltd., $6.30; C. F. Weir's Garage, $4.25; AVestminster Iron Works, Ltd., $309.12; H. Williams, $19; S. Woods, 50c $ 20,439 68 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $467.50 Miscellaneous : G. T. Baker, $2.40; C. Berney, $35; Bun- Office Supplies, $16.82; M. Bussanich, $25; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $14.50; Clement & Lambert, $8.47; Columbia Co., Ltd., $2.88; W. H. Cotton, $27.40; Fraser River Pile Driving Co., Ltd., $417.42 ; M. E. Gavnor. $19; J. L. King, $14.95; A. J. Leamy, $79.96; T. Nicolich, $126; A. B. Palmer & Co., $7,435.18; G. R. Roberts, $3.95; White Star Alotor Line, $2.50; R. P. Wilson, $21.35 8,720 28 Wharves: Canoe Pass Ferry Landing: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $1,848.99 Miscellaneous: R. AL Allen, $30; P. Bain, $6.91; B.C. Alarine Engineers & Shipbuilders, Ltd., $276.50; Burr Office Supplies, $2.23; AV. H. Cotton, $15; Fraser River Pile Driving Co., Ltd., $9,341.14; S. Jeans, $11.20; Monarch Towing &' Trading Co., Ltd., $75; J. L. Nelson, $123.45; Snelgrove & McGivern, $4 11,734 42 Total current expenditure, Delta District 40,894 38 Carried forward $ 647,972 55 $ 34S,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 237 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Brought forward $ 647,972 55 $ 348,090 50 Dewdney District ($73,549.42). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineers: E. R. Taylor, salary $1,166.67, expenses $376.47; E. D. Todd, salary $190 Clerk and Stenographer, W. Kilgour, salary $1S5.48 Stenographers: A. E. Robinson, salary $175; R. Schlater, salary $442.42; D. Wrigglesworth, salary $27.26 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $23,787.68 Aliscellaneous: H. Alanson, $88.24; Anderson & Lusby, $163.48; A. B. Baillie, $15; P. Bain, $16.70; Barr Bros. Alanufacturing Co., $16.80; Barrett Co., Ltd.. $1,712.58; J. A. Bates. $3; S. Booth, $216.51; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $248.12 ; B.C. Telephone Co., $11.55 ; Brunette Sawmills, Ltd., $130; Burr Office Supplies, $48.37; Boultbee, Ltd., $125.09; C.P.R. Co., $1.25; Central Garage, $283.54; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $5.37; C. A. Christie, $6; Columbian Co., Ltd., $27; Columbia Garage, $3.43; Coquitlam Garage, $11.92; W. H. Cotton, $11.60; J. Cummings, $62; T. E. Cutler, $13; Department of Indian Affairs. $320; DesBrisay's Department Store, $5.95; Dewdney Trading Co., $2.36; Dewdney Dyking Commissioners, $2.800; Department of Dykes, $180; Dominion Express Co.. 60c; J. Edge, $14; J. Elye, $14.80; Farmers' Institute, Hammond, $8 ; Federal Alotor Co., Ltd., $254.36 ; - Ford Alotor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $1,738; Fraser Alotors. Ltd.. $48.79; Galbraith & Sons, Assignee, $5.38; M. E. Gaynor. $39; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $42.02; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $275.45; Gowen & Co., $56.12; D. Graham. $44.05; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $430.63; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $84.99; Hanev Garage, $124.02; Hargitt Motors, Ltd., $266.53; R. G. Anderson, $15.80; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $3,459.34; Imperial Oil Refineries, Ltd., $18.52; Imperial Welding Co., $11.50; H. Irvine, $18.50; Jackson Printing- Co.. Ltd., $3.75; S. Jeans, $48.50; J. Kelly, $9.60; J. L. King, $6; King's Printer, $54.45; J. H. Lawrence, $40.65; AV. H. Manning. $2.70; Alaple Ridge Farmers' Institute, $19; Maple Ridge Garage, $582.82; Marshall-Wells B.C.. Ltd., $31.93; E. T. Matchett & Co., Ltd., $7.40; H. Mercer, $285.20; R. AV. Mercer, $144; Mission Public Service Co., $42; Aiission Tire Repair Co., $183.91; Corporation of District of Mission. $50.77; Modern Motors, Ltd., $97.29 ; Monarch Towing & Trading Co.. Ltd., $75; McAllister Spring Co., Ltd.. $63; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $124.04; N. H. McQuarrie, $5; P. & Carried forward $ 647,972 55 $ 348,090 50 O 238 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. service. Exoended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Dewdney District—Continued. Brought forward $ 647,972 55 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. M. Garage, $41.65; Pitt Meadows Garage, $3.20; Corporation of Port Coquitlam, $75; Corporation of Port Moody,' $620.08; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., $12.50; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $1.65; River Lumber Yard, $20.92; G. R. Roberts, 75c; Routledge Motors, $29.27; Sankey & AVhite, $76.02; S. Sharpe, $3 ; Silverdale Machine Shops, $16.05 ; Sipprell-Ralston, Ltd., $1,130.20; H. O. Sparks, $10; W. Struthers, $2.15; S. L. Sweeney, $22.46; E. Trethewav, $9.62; A^alley Motors, Ltd., $329.32; C. Watts, $4; Western Power Co. of Canada, Ltd., $2.29; AVestminster Iron Works, Ltd., $236.68; AVhite Garage, $11.30; R. P. AVilson, 80c; W. J. Winde- bank, $2.50; F. Wood, $3 By refunds $44,391 66 . 2,337 50 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $4,605.89 Aliscellaneous: Adams Transfer, $8; H. Alanson, $110.42; Anderson & Lusbv, $452.85 ; A. B. Baillie, $4 ; P. Bain, $381.34; Barbour & Elgie, $13.26; Barr Bros. Manufacturing Co., Ltd.. $30.83; C. Bouchard, $45; D. Bowes, $125.71; C. Boyd, $89.94; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd.. $3,019.55; B.C. Inspection Bureau, $25; B.C. Telephone Co., $71.85; M. Brown, $9.50; Burr Office Supplies, $2.52; Campbell & Grill, $16.75; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $532.03; Chapman & Wilson, $10.89; E. D. Clarke, $395; C. J. Cooper, $1.90; F. L, Cummings & Co., $14,909.75; Department of Industries, $650; Drake Street Welding Co., $3; C. G. Evans, $5.40; Federal Truck Line, $54.50; J. S. Ferguson, $20.50; AV. A. Frederickson, $17.25; Galbraith & Sons, Assignee of. $16.32; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd.. $167.19; Hume & Rumble, $391.70; Hurndall & Co., $8; Imperial Oil, Ltd.. $542.69; Imperial Oil Refineries, Ltd., $19.11; F. J. Jackson, $34.12; Jackson Printing Co., Ltd., $7.50; W. C. Jones, $593.50; E. Lipsett, $3.50; Maple Ridge Lumber Co., Ltd., $72.67; Alartin-Senour Co., Ltd., $1,357.77; Martin, Finlayson & JIather, Ltd., $132.60; J. B. Mathers, $111.29; T. Morton, $3.50; W. T. McArthur & Co., Ltd., $61.35; J. R. MacKenzie, $15; McLean & Powell Iron Works, $6.30; National Alachinery Co., Ltd., $492.60; City of New AVestminster, $148.48; AV. Struthers, $4.24; Timberland Lumber Co., Ltd., $238.59; Vancouver Machinery Depot, Carried foncard ! - $ 42,054 16 42,054 16 $ 647,972 55 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 239 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 647,972 55 $ 348,090 50 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS— Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Dewdney District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 42,054 16 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $100; Webber Lumber Co., Ltd., $21.64; R. Walker & Son, $22.50; AVestern Power Co. of Canada, Ltd., $240; AVestminster Iron Works, Ltd., $55.32 30,480 11 Protection of River-banks: Coquitlam River: J. Fulton, $870; E. AA'. C. Lamarque, $145.15 1,015 15 Total current expenditure, Dewdney District Esquimalt District ($61,442.15).. Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, C. A. Helgesen, salary $1,860, expenses $167 Clerk, J. L. Bowden, salary $750 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $24,963.70 Aliscellaneous: Albion Stove Works, Ltd., $36.90; Automotive Equipment House, $3.40; R. H. Barker, $20.83; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $633.07; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $19.20; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $3.88; B.C. Telephone Co., $44.85; H. R. Brown, $49.40; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $280.46; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $10.31; W. B. Charters, $19.97; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $49.90; F. A. Devereux, $180.95; AV. Duncan, $7.25; A. D. Elwood, $38.26; Esquimalt Water Co., $11.25; Forest Branch, $329.23; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $205.37; Goodall Bros., $174.85; S. Goucher, $751.20; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $13.S6; Happy Valley Freight Service, $1.50; Hawkins & Hayward, $8.01; AV. C. Hembroff, $47.80; H. J. Holman, $6; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $51.07; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $2.90; Jones & Rant, Ltd., $39.60; King's Printer, $66.66; Land Registry Office, $6.50; Langford Garage Co., $42.37; E. Lawrence, $26; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $27.77; AV. Mable, $14; Mackay & Gillespie, Ltd., $13; A. G. JIackie, $195.68; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., 91c; H. C. Martin, $9.76; E. B. Marvin & Co., $10.62; Metchosin General Store, $8.37; J. Moore, $68.68 ; J. D. McCreight, $42.80 ; A. Mc- Gavin, $316.02; McAlorran's Garage, $213.12; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $25.33; National Motor Co., Ltd., $357.38; S. R. Newton Paint Co., $30.45; Northwest Lime Syndicate, $46; F. J. O'Reilley, $75.25; T. Plimley, 75c; postage, $50; Producers' Rock & Gravel Co., Ltd., $1.75; Revercomb Motor Co., $47.92; Richardson Bros., $2.15; Rolfe Electric & Battery Co., Ltd., $27.50; Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co., Ltd., $23.12; Carried foncard 73,549 42 721,521 97 $ 348,090 50 O 240 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. 'Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Esquimalt District—Continued. Brought forward $ 721,521 97 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Alaintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. S. L. Shields, $276.30; H. W. Simpson, $105.80; E. Thomas, $6; J. C. Thorn, $5; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $62.90; R. D. Todd, $4; Truckportation Co., Ltd., $3.40; Union Oil Co., Ltd., $909.20 $ 33,904 43 Bridges: Alaintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $18,105.37 Jliscellaneous : B.C. Cement Co., Ltd., $632.05 ; II. R. Brown, $8.45; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $S94.81; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $14.08; Cathels & Sorenson, $250; AV. B. Charters, $259.18; F. L. Cummings & Co., Ltd., $807.04; W. F. Drys- dale Co., $41S.82; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd.. $17.65: AV. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $496.50; S. Goucher, $350.34; Hafer Alachine Co., Ltd., $931.94; Happy Valley Freight Service, $4; Happy Valley Mills. Ltd.. $16.96; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $165; Langford Garage, $62.70; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $1,183.19; A. G. Alackie, $53.98; Alarshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $55.80: E. B. Marvin & Co., $53.42; J. & W. Milligan, $2,133.55; S. R. Newton Paint Co., $26.40; A. J. Peatt, $105; Producers' Rock & Gravel Co., Ltd., $214.50; Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co., Ltd., $211.49; S. L. Shields. $31.65; H. W. Simpson, $21.25; J. C. Thorn, $3.60; A'ictoria Baggage Co., $9 .... 27,537 72 Total current expenditure, Esquimalt District 61,442 15 Fernie District ($194,306.66). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, H. L. Hayne, salary $2,280, expenses $602.45 Clerk, D. S. Fraser, salary $1,240 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $25,793 Miscellaneous: A. Alexander, $22.10; American Express Co., $4.20; W. H. Baldry, $80.75; H. W. Barr, $8.50; B. L. Beech, $202; M. A. Berigan, $237.75; A. Birnie, $26.10; B.C. Equipment Co.. Ltd., $24; AV. AV. Browne, $59.15; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $471.50; C.P.R. Co., $841.40; Canadian Oil Companies, Ltd., $286.07; W. Carlin, $20; Corbin Coal & Coke Co., Ltd., $1.25; J. Costa. $2; C. A. Costanzo, $5; Cranbrook Courier, $3.75; Cranbrook Sash & Door Co., Ltd., $1.92; J. W. Crookes, $19.60; R. Crowe, $9.50; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $32.10; Crow's Nest Pass Lumber Co., Ltd., $1.50; F. DeRosiers, $13; Dominion Express Co., $19.70; R. Dudley, $28.15 ; AV. Dunlop, $2.30 ; Carried forward $ 782,964 12 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 241 Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Fernie District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 782,964 12 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Duthie Co., $224.86; Elko Garage, $152.70; Elk Valley Lumber Co., Ltd., $177.88; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd.. $330.99; C. Ferguson, $7.25; G. Fisher, $55.79; Fernie Cartage, $182.74 ; Fernie Garage, $584.70 ; Fernie Motor Car Co., $346; Fort Steele Garage, $57.20; Fort Steele Trading Co., Ltd., $169.05; R. L. T. Galbraith, $5; F. Gallagher, $51.45; J. Gibson, $3; H. Gorder, $25; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $3.08; Government Agent, Fernie, $15; G.N. Railway Co., $1.50; J. R. Hammill, $33.50; C. A. Howse, $52.87; R. Hubberstey, $15; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $152.51; E. Jenson, $10.45; Jewell Lumber Co., Ltd., $20.88; J. P. Johnson, $25; AV. E. Johnson, $2.75; Kennedy & Mangan, $95.14; R. A. Kerr. $33.18: King's Printer, $110.58; Kootenay Telephone Lines, Ltd., $154.30; Leigh's Alill. Ltd., $770.8S; F. C. Limbocker, $23.15 ; C. Lindberg, $32 ; B. E. Markle, $4.95 ; S. AL Maysmith, $293.87; G. A. Millett, 75c; J. Jlinton, $75; H. Aiinton, $15; Morrisey, Fernie & Michel Railway, $45.67; H. Munroe, $15 ; S. McDonald, $15 ; Natal Garage, $10.65 ; F. Parks & Co., $16.77; W. J. Pelland, $539; J. Podbielancik, $29.10; postage, $30: Public AVorks Garage, $1,362.98 ; J D. Quail, $86.79 ; A. Rosen, $4.40; G. Ross, $6.25; Ross-Saskatoon Lumber Co., Ltd.. $15.26; Service Garage, $4; N. E. Suddaby, $11.25; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $248.92; Western Steel Products, Ltd., $46.20; White Spruce Lumber Co., Ltd., $111.58 $q9,252 51 By Material Account....$415 76 refund 1 26 417 02 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs : Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $26,556.02 Miscellaneous: American Railway Express, $5.90; Bainbridge Lumber Co., Ltd., $6,744.93; Baker Lumber Co., Ltd., $409.31; A. Barberis, $5; Al. A. Berrigan. $41.65; A. Birnie, $61.75; Blairmore Iron Works, $233.48; A. H. Blake- more, $15.75; W. W. Browne, $211.40; W. G. Campbell. $22.10; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $47.20; C.P.R. Co., $4,626.53; G. Cathcart, $21; J. Christiano. $38; Columbia Hotel, $9; B. Crow, $75.82; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $68.80; G. F. Dickinson, $17.50; Dominion Express Co., $29.55; AV. Dunlop, $6; Duthie Co., $243.48; East Kootenay Lumber Co., $76.81; Elk Hotel, $47; Elko Garage, $111.15 ; Elko Water, Light & Power Co., $50 ; $ 38,835 49 Camed foncard $ 38,835 49 $ 782,964 12 $ 348,090 50 O 242 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Fernie District—Continued. Brought forward . $ 38,835 49 $ 7S2.964 12 $ 348.090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. J. Fang. $33; Ferguson Supply Co.. Ltd., $39.04; Fernie Cartage, $102 ; Fernie Garage, $3.20; Fernie Motor Car Co.. $19; D. Ferrier. $26.25 ; G. Fisher. $90.17; Fort Steele Trading Co., $36.80; J. W. Gidley, $36; G.N. Railway Co., $1,056.61; W. Greenlees, $79,742.95; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $1.45; A. T. Hamilton, $13.80; T. Hardie, $11.06; G. C. Haskett, $5.50; R. Hirtz. $38.50; R. Hubber- stey, $7; R. AV. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $208.61; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $m3.13; E. Jenson, $40; Jewell Lumber Co., $10.56; Kennedy & Man- gan, $1,630.78; R. Kerr, $5,273.11; Leigh's Mills, Ltd., $1,533.11; Longdon Electric Store, $3.30; Lovering Lumber Co., Ltd.. $1,562.21; B. E. Markle, $1; G. Millett, $25.85; W. J. J. Alorrison, $1.90; Alorrissey, Fernie & Alichel Railway, $259.51; H. Mozur, $8; A. McLean, $70; A. McJIillan, $5.50; Natal Garage, $16.55; Natal Trading Co., $7.20; F. Parks & Co., $22.90; AV. J. Pelland, $1,221.18; J. Podbielancik, $11; J. D. Quail. $478.44; Robinson Contracting Co., Ltd., $869.65; A. Rosen, $9.70; G. Ross, $183.50; Ross & Howard Iron AA'orks Co., $393.45; Ross- Saskatoon Lumber Co., Ltd., $585.18; Service Garage, $27.55; Standard Pharmacy, $4.95; T. Svec, $180.60; W. A. Swope. $10; Timberland Lumber Co., Ltd., $3,917.25; J. G. Tod- hunter, $1.20; Trites-AVood Co., Ltd.. $725.54 ; Vancouver Engineering AVorks, Ltd., $2,779.9,8; T. AL Watson, $5; AVestern Canada AA'holesale Co., Ltd., $3,094.42; H. A. AVhite, $183.60; White Spruce Lumber Co., Ltd.. $1.371.26; AV. Woodland, $124.63; A'ote 251, Roads, $110.76 By cash $148,199 52 1 62 148.197 90 Protection of River-banks: Elk River: Alberta Ice Co., Ltd., $233.47; J. Arthur $7.20; C. Barnes, $6.50; C.P.R. Co., $327.83 Dominion Express Co., $1.10; Duthie Co. $175.56; G. Fisher, $112.73; Forest Branch $72; F. Gallagher, $2,969.48; J. Gibson, $24.10 G.N. Railwav, $200; Natal Garage, $21.95 Nelson Hardware Co., $153; J. D. Quail, $70.25 A. Robertson. $7.20; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd. $208.24; Workingmen's Co-op. Society, $45.85 Vote 251, Roads, $85; pay-lists, labour and teamwork, $2,554.42 $7,275 88 By cash 2 61 7.273 27 Total current expenditure, Fernie District Carried forward 194,306 66 977,270 78 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 243 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Brought foncard 977,270 78 $ 348,090 50 Fort George District ($107,028.72). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs : General Road Foremen: J. B. Armishaw, salary $2,160, expenses $631.50; D. Menard, salary $1,440. expenses $666.71; J. W. Miers, salary $1,980, expenses $501.05 Stenographer, K. Mansell, salary $1,080 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $54,708.70 Miscellaneous: E. Allen, $7; A. P. Anderson, $2.16; J. B. Armishaw, $66.50; H. G. Atkinson, $415.45; Austin Co., Ltd., $850; H. Averil, $10; N. S. Barr, $5.60; R. Baxter, $7; R. Beattie, $38; A. R. Bell, $150; R. M. Belt. $37.50; J. E. Bennett, $40.95; Beulah Boat Co., $21.50; W. Blair. $90; C. A. Blue, $1.25; G. E. Booth- royd, $13.50; E. P. Borden, $3.75; F. Bowman. $16; C. M. Braden, $3.50; B.C. Equipment Co.. Ltd., $1,766.59; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $786.32; AV. Bunting, $24.70; M. E. Burger. $93.15; G. Cameron, $105; Campbell Bros., $2; Campbell & Son, $28.77; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $4,635.52; Canadian National Express, $47.63; Canadian National Railways, $518.32; City Cartage & Transfer Co., $12; F. Clarke, $20; T. G. Clay, $15.75; L. Cochrane, $175 ; J. Collins. $2 ; D. Corless, $867.70 ; J. Cosens. $4.95; L. AV. Cottingham. $5; E. A. Dagg, $353.47; P. Dalchied, $11.90; L. H. Davidson, $10.25; L. A. Deriger, $13.60; Dickinson & Sons, $250.73 ; W. C. Dickson, $80; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $183.04; J. T. Doualas, $40.75; E. J. Down, $2.50; G. B. Ellis, $50; J. Ferguson, $524.40; J. Fernley. $70; Ford Alotor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $639; Fort Fraser Farmers' Institute, $112.20 ; Fraser River Hardware Co., $160.27; J. H. Fynn, $275.30; G. C. Glover, $200; H. J. Goldie, $50; Goodman Supply Co., $15.60; A. Goodwin, $1.50; J. Graham, $222.69; Grande Prairie Garage Co., $12.50; O. O. Grotheim, $10; Gundv & Gundy, $3; A. Haggith, $25.75; E. Hall, $465.44; W. H. Halliday. $40; W. G. D. Harper, $1; G. F. Hart. $23.15; C. Hartley, $45; G. Henderson, $8; Hudson's Bay Co., $28.70; T. Hughes, $40; M. D. Hurm, $199.15; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,401.31; Ingham Bros., $71; B. W. Irwin, $85.15; A. Johnson, $112.47; H. F. Johnson, $136; J. Johnson, $324.92; O. Johnson, $54.40; J. M. Johnston, $9.75; J. Keener, $30.10; T. Kerr, $45.80; King's Printer, $20.50; I. R. Knight, $20.25 ; N. Larson, $96 ; G. R. Latimer, $25.20; J. Landry, $5; Leith Bros., $623.40; C. Lewis, $2.50; Lipsett, Cunningham & Co., Ltd., $8.27; N. D. Little. $65; G. Little Lumber Yards, $157.95; E. Llovd, $30; J. Love, $5.10; C. G. Lund. $13.75; L. Lyle, $9; S. M. Maysmith, $68.86; A. Miller, $268; C. H. Miller, $49; Carried forward $ 977,270 78 $ 348,090 50 O 244 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Fort George District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 977,270 78 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. E. Miller, $22.50; E. A. Mitchell, $56.45; C. Alixer. $2.20; J. D. Moore, $9.35; H. G. Moss, $87.30; AlcBride Trading Co., $68.54; R. C. McCorkell. $278.60; J. D. McEachern, $25; J. J. McGaghran, $36; E. C. McGeachy, $476.65; L. McGuire, $1.50; Jlclnnis & Wilson, $269.69 ; S. McLean, $27.66; P. McLellan, $38; S. McNeill, $308.25; A. Nash, $10; Nechako Chronicle, $8.04; A. J. Nelligan, $28; J. Newsome, $1; Northern Hardware Co., $332.73; Northern Harness & Supply House, $62.65; W. H. O'Dell, $7.50; P. Olinger, $119.25; Paterson Clothing House, $36.50; R, M. Patterson, $248.70; J. Peebles. $20.37; H. W. Ponsford, $6.25; Porteous Hardware Co., $6; City of Prince George, $5.25; Prince - George Drug Co., $83.13; J. Redmond, $334.28; Richards & Miller, $441.30; A. E. Robin, $250; Rush Transfer Co., $2.92; A. Saudy, $40; E. J. Sea ttergood. • $4.95; D. Scobie, $35 ; AL C. Scott, $1; AV. Shafer. $180 ; E. Smedley. $52.76; E. B. Smith, $196.80; T. Smith, $186.38; T. P. Smithers. $46; S. Stone, $17.50; F. A. Strong, $53.50; A. Stuart, $32.25; A. Sturgis, $6; J. A. Suffern, $50; Tavlor Bros., $881.69; J. Taylor. $112.52; Thompson Hardware Co., $51.80; S. A'. Titte- more. $25: G. K. Tower. $5; R. Tremblay, $4.10; D. Turcotte, $817.61; G. Turner, $7.50; Vanderhoof Theatre, $12.50; J. E. A'anhorn, $5.60; N. B. AA'allace, $7.10; Webster & Black, $223.37; R. AVhite. $13.25; AV. W. White, $11.60; G. B. Williams, $1.075.50; L. Zimmerman, $10 By transfers re materials $12,163 00 By refund 5 00 9,843 43 12,168 00 < Bridges: Alaintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $22,047.63 Miscellaneous: A. P. Anderson, $67.20; C. A'. Anthony, $4.50 ; H. G. Atkinson, $90.35 ; N. S. Barr, $1; Barrett Timber Co., $43,55; W. Bunting. $10.70; AL E. Burger, $12.60; W. Burke, $6; Campbell & Son, $19.85; Canadian National Express, $22.10; Canadian National Railways, $243.56; W. Cockburn, $12; L. Cox, $2.25; N. W. Dahlberg, $1.35; L. A. Deriger, $21.05; Dewey Saw ALUs Co., $170.92; Dickinson & Sons, $107.76; Etter & JIcDougall Lumber Co., Ltd., $170.52; J. Ferguson, $36.90; Foreman 77,675 43 Carried forward $ 77,675 43 $ 977,270 78 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 245 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and AVharves—Continued. Fort George District—Continued. Brought forward $ 77,675 43 $ 977,270 78 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Alaintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Lumber Co., $1,111.90; J. IL Fynn, $49; Goodman Supply Co., $164.10; N. R. Grange, $9; H. W. Gross, $27.50; J. Hall, $21.50; Hargreaves Bros., $125.50; W. C. Harper, $150 ; G. F. Hart, $100.20 ; J. Hartley, $39.70 ; Ingham Bros., $1.50; B. AV. Irwin, $16.95; A. Johnson, $5.40; H. F. Johnson, $170.45; J. Johnson, $4.50; L. Johnson, $104.74; G. Latimer, $35.76; P. Leclaire, $379; Leith Bros., $274.36; Lindsay Bros., $427.20; G. Little Lumber Yard. $4.70; E. Lloyd, $114.76; A. R. McDonnell, $12.70; J. McEachern, $3; E. C. McGeachy, 75c; Mclnnis & AVilson, $62.40; P. McLellan, $7; Newlands Mercantile Co., $7.50; J. Newsome, $5.30; Northern Hardware Co., $41.17 ; P. Olinger, $1,093.32; P.G.E. Railway, $847.71; R. M. Patterson, $39.95; J. Redmond, $32.50; O. M. Southwick, $147.48 ; J. Taylor, $290.82; Taylor Bros., $152.45; Thompson Hardware Co., $20; S. A'. Tittemore, $6.25; I. Tremblay, $23; J. E. A'anhorn, $38.19 ; Webster & Black, $115.34 ; W. AVatson, $5; G. B. Williams, 85c; E. F. Woodley, $6.10 By refund $29,388 29 35 00 29,353 29 Total current expenditure, Fort George District 107,028 72 Grand Forks District ($26,713.32). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, P. H. Donaldson, salary $2,160, expenses $383.35 Clerk, H. W. Gregory, salary $420 Stenographer, D. M. Sworder, salary $150 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $17,482.36 Miscellaneous: J. Berry, $13.80; B.C. Telephone Co., $30.70; M. H. Burns, $7.65; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $67.08; C.P.R. Railway Co., $4.68; City Cartage Co., $7; Dominion Express Co., $4; Grand Forks Furniture & Hardware Co., $95.05; Grand Forks Garage Co., $476.21; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $15.21; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $498.05; F. M. Kerby, $16; King's Printer, $17.92 ; W. Liddicoat, $167.30; Alacey- Abell Co., Ltd., $98.75; Manly's Hardware, $83.05; R. Alichener, $45; Miller & Gardner, $65.75; J. R. Mooyboer, $220.54; N. Murray, $147.20; R. C. McCutcheon, $5; McPherson Garage, $359.62; Norris Lumber & Box Co., Carried foncard $1,084,299 '50 $ 348,090 50 O 246 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS— Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Grand Forks District—Continued. Brought forward $1,084,299 50 $ 348,090 50 Roads aud Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $14.39; postage, $23; Spokane Concrete Pipe Co.. $367.44; E. Vant, $9.60; Woodland & Co., $1.50 By refunds $23,457 20 32 34 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $2,773.25 Miscellaneous: C.P.R. Co., $1.67; City Cartage Co., $4.75; Dominion Express Co., $1.75; Gi-and Forks Furniture & Hardware Co.. $9.45; Grand Forks Transfer Co.. $15; AV. Liddicoat, $5.55; Manly's Hardware, $8.90; Aliller & Gardner, $49.50; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $14.05; Norris Lumber & Box Co., $404.59 -$ 23,424 86 3.288 46 Total current expenditure, Grand Forks District 26,713 32 Greenwood District ($30,028.77). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, J. Kerr, salary $2,160, expenses $452.60 Clerk, E. C. Walters, salary $420 Stenographer, D. AL Sworder, salary $150, expenses $7.95 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $19,505.24 Aliscellaneous: Ames Co., $30.05; B.C. Telephone Co., $24.15; R. A. Brown, $3.05; J. H. Bush, $1.50; Canadian Explosives. Ltd.. $133.98; C.P.R. Co., 55c; Carmi Hotel, $42; T. AV. Clarke, $83.75; C. Clery, $14.50; Dominion Express Co., $1.55; M. Dumont. $38.12; J. H. Goodeve, $1; Grand Forks Garage. $23.95; T. AL Gulley & Co., $46.94; G. Higginbottom, 50c; W. Johns, $8; F. F. Ketchum, $153.80; King's Printer, $9.50; E. S. Koth, $33; Lee & Bryan, $54.98; H. T. Letts, $9.25; J. N. McDonald. $30.25; C. J. AlcCelvey, $6; J. G Mvnn, $26.54; E. Nichols, $5; W. O'Donnell, $223.39; C. A. Olsen, $47.60; postage, $30 R. C. Power, $8.50; Rock Creek Trading Co, $561.81; A. Rusch. $86.05; A. Sater. $14.50 H. W. Stevens, $29.45; L. Trehune. $14 AVestbridge Store, $6.10; AV. C. Wilson. $3.50 By refund Carried forward .... $24,502 60 75 -$ 24.501 85 $ 24,501 85 $1,111,012 82 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 247 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS— Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Greenwood District—Continued. Brought foncard. $ 24,501 85 $1,111,012 82 $ 348,090 50 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs : Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $5,045.11 Miscellaneous: R. A. Brown, $1.95; Carmi Saw Mills, $68.§8; T. AV. Clarke, $5.95; Dominion Express Co., $1.70; M. Dumont. $21.38; T. M. Gulley & Co., $62.85; J. S. Harrison, $1.50; Lee & Bryan, $15.05; O. Lofstadt. $1.50; Midway Saw Aiill Co., $39.05; W. E. McArthur. $122; J. G. McMynn, $1.55; AV. O'Donnell, $33.37; C. A. Olsen, $20.25; Rock Creek Co-op. Association, $5; Rock Creek Trading Co., $228.80; A. Rusch, $2.35 By cash $5,678 24 151 32 5.526 92 Total current expenditure, Greenwood District Islands District ($36,344.87). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs : General Road Foreman, P. J. Campbell, salary $2,160, expenses $279 Clerk, J. L. Bowden, salary $750 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $21,719.77 Aliscellaneous: Albion Stove AVorks, Ltd.. $24.08; Z. G. Ault. $6.50; Bazan Bay Brick & Tile Co., Ltd., $15.60; A. Blackburn, $100.17; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $28; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $667; B.C. Telephone Co., $70.95; Brown, Fraser & ■ Co., Ltd., $370.44; Burrill Bros., $9; W. D. Byers, $30; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $242.90; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $65.84; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $37.50; R. S. W. Corbett & Son, $36.25; D. Craig, $6.65; J. Critchley, $22.85; F. L. Crofton, $91; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $7.50; Dominion Government Telegraphs, 80c; J. AL Dr.ysdale, $14; A. J. Eaton, $264.25 ; Esquimalt AVater Co., $3.75; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $355.75; AV. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd.. $135.22; W. H. Ganner & Son, $7.60; Genoa Bay Lumber Co., Ltd., $23.01; S. Goucher, $6.16; R. J. Gray, $5; Hamsterley Farm Products, Ltd., $21.69; J. Heaney, Ltd., $42.75; AV. C. Hembroff, $75.07; Hocking & Woodworth, $12; H. J. Holman. $4; H. Howie, $3; Imperial Oil. Ltd., $43.77; Islands Farmers' Institute, $122.40; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $19.75; J. Johnston, $7.50; King's Printer, $86.96; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $11.83; H. C. Martin, $4.75; G. A. Maude, $3.85; Alouat Bros. & Co., Ltd., $1,747.18; D. AlacFayden, $21.75; AV. A. McAfee. $153.20; A. AlcBeath, $1.50; A. McGavin. $76.84; Alc- Alorran's Garage, $445.80; S. R. Newton Paint Carried forward. 30,028 77 $1,141,041 59 $ 348,090 50 O 248 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Islands District—Continued. Brought foncard $1,141,041 59 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Co., $36.45; F. J. O'Reilly, $183.75; W. D. Patterson, $133.84; C. Peck, $21; T. Plimley, $869.46; postage, $40; Reliable Transfer, $1; * Salt Spring Island Trading Co., Ltd., $397.67; Scott Grocery, $1.90; Sidney ALUs. Ltd.. $191.57; Sidney Service Station. $365.73; Sidney Trading Co., Ltd., $80.63; E. R. Starling, $3.22 ; E. Thomas, $5 ; R. D. Todd, $6.85 ; R. Toynbee, $174.17; Union OU Co., Ltd., $193.09; Upland Sawmill. $4.10; A'ictoria Machinery Depot, Ltd., $64.06; Weiler Bros., Ltd., $9 $ 33,244 62 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $2,516.60 Miscellaneous: G. H. Baines, $14.25; P. Bennett, $7.36; Burrill Bros., $4.59; Cameron Lumber Co., Ltd., $74.59; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $135.63; W. S. Fraser & Co.. Ltd.. $22.58; J. Gray, $30; C. F. Gregert, $7.80; J. Guerin, $15 ; Islands Agricultural Association, $9.50; • Mouat Bros. & Co., Ltd., $80.71; W. A. AIc- Afee, $16.94; S. R. Newton Paint Co., $1.60; Sunrise Lumber Co., Ltd., $102.04; A'ictoria Lumber Co., Ltd., $61.06 3,100 25 Total current expenditure, Islands District 36,344 87 Kamloops District ($S6,347.55). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, A. Dalgleish, sarlary $2,160, expenses $143.15 Garageman, E. D. Doolan, salary $1.9S0, expenses $5.50 Stenographer, K. B. Gillman, salary $900 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $51,324.03 Miscellaneous: Adams River Lumber Co., Ltd., $131.57; A. W. • Allen, $9.50; H. Ballard, $11.45; Battery House, $167.14; E. V. Bergin, $13.50; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $815; B.C. Telephone Co., $54.90 ; F. L. Brown, $9.50 ; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $643.54; Burn's Garage, $3.46; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $1,042.33; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $313.88; Canadian National Express Co., $7.70; Canadian National Railways. $154.78; C.P.R. Co., $1,143.44; F. H. Chapman, $3; O. A. Christison, $4.75; J. W. Clifford, $18.75; G. A. Coburn, $10.75; J. R. Colley & Co., $2,800.38; Compressed Gas Co., Ltd., $14.55; Co-op. Granite Trading Association. $46.95; N. S. Dalgleish, $1.107.75; A. AV. Davis, $50; C. A. Davis, $1.85; Dominion Express Co., Carried, forward $1,177,386 46 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 249 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Kamloops District—Continued. Brought forward Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $59.63; J. W. Dronfield, $35; AV. J. Ellis & Co., $227.26; G. Fennell, $13; Ford Alotor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $3,613.20; J. D. Fraser, $19.50; P. Freeman, $23.87; F. Gale, $16; O. G. Gallaher, $31.30; A. Galloway. $14.50; W. Hargraves, $4; Hedley-Shaw Milling Co., Ltd., $45; F. E. Henderson, $3,867.27; E. Hilliam, $30; E. W. Hoole, $1; B. Horwood, $2.52; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $4,753.06; Jeffree & Johnson, Ltd., $25.38; City of Kamloops, $110.10; Kamloops Harness Co., $5.60; Kamloops Junk Co., $7.50; Kamloops Lumber Co., $515.94; Kamloops Motor Co., $3,470.68; Kamloops Plumbing & Heating Co., $10.55; Kamloops Sash & Door Factory, $17; Kamloops Transfer Co., 64c; Kerr & Parker, $2; King's Printer, $24.51; G. Knapp, $44.21; Lemon & Willan, $4; Marlatt & Alackenzie. $5; Marsh Alotor Co., $69.93; J. Milton, $370.36 ; Jlindav Engineering Co., $9.98 ; Moilliet & Finley, $1.05; A. E. Morgan & Co., $1.50; Motor & Implement Supply Shop, $6.75; Mackenzie, AVhite & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $232.56; N. W. McCannell, $96.53; T. J. AlcCracken, $21.85; S. J. AlcDiarmid, $13.15; D. McLean, $9.75; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $11; National Steel Car Corporation, Ltd., $9.45; J. H. H. Nelson, $7.98; W. Newnes, $95.25 ; Nicola Valley Garage, $21.15 ; Northern Transfer Co., $177.87; Notch Hill Co-op. Association, $37.85 ; R. Osborne, $50.45 ; A. B. Park, $12.05; postage, $23; AV. P. Pritchard, $6.40; Pritchard Co-op. Association, $6.80; Public Works Garage, $111.41; J. Reed- man, $3.50; I. R. Reilly & Co., $39.05; Reo Motors, Ltd., $537.95; Salmon Arm Alotors, $15; Savona Stores, $1; Smith-Brown Garage, $505.62; F. Syson, $17; A. C. Taylor & Co., $2; A. Thomson, $129.20; F. Thornley, 80c; H. Turner, $785.40; United Typewriter Co.. Ltd., $85; C. L. Wain, $1.10; Ward Motor Co., $35.35; Weiler & Weiler, $32.75; AA'ilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $1,869.73; AVyse & Harmon, $144.50 $87,701 34 By refunds re garage $12,104 41 „ transfers 1,471 60 13,576 01 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $8,867 Aliscellaneous: Bravden & Johnston, $423.12; C.P.R. Co., $123.35; C.N. Railways, $119.50; F. AV. Coates & Co., $3.80; N. S. Dalgleish, $7.50; O. Dodds, $1,177,386 46 $ 348,090 50 -$ 74,125 33 Carried forward $ 74,125 33 $1,177,386 46 $ 348,090 50 O 250 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AA'ORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Kamloops District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 74,125 33 $1,177,386 46 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $19.18; Dominion Express Co., $1.65; Dunne & Frost, $172.07; G. Fennell, $36.86; A. Ferguson, $52.81; O. G. Gallaher. $26.05; Johnston & Co., Ltd., $18.07: Kamloops Lumber Co., $1,114.80; J. JlacKay, $18.11; T. J. AlcCracken, $1.36; Notch Hill Co-op. Association, $2.40; Public AVorks Garage, $229.13; I. R. Reilly & Co., $113.61; Savona Stores, $1.50; A. Thomson, $65.40; H. Turner, $12.30; Weiler & Weiler, $5.85; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $786.80 12,222 22 Total current expenditure, Kamloops District 86,347 55 Kaslo District ($45,089.83). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, J. D. Jloore, salary $2,160, expenses $949.35 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $26,743.39 Miscellaneous : B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $74.50; B.C. Telephone Co., $31.05; Burden & AVatson. $10.30; Byers, Giegerich, Green & Co.. $38.05; Cameron & Aiorgan, $58.40; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $191.17; C.P.R. Co., $55.18: Canyon City Lumber Co., Ltd., $136.63; F. Carson. $76; A. Coombs, $4.50 ; E. H. Coppen, $14.83 ; Creston Chautauqua, $120; Creston Mercantile Co., Ltd., $269.20 ; Creston Service Garage. $30.30 ; S. A. Daney, $300; AL S. Davys, $6; H. D. Dawson, $123.80; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $519.10; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $156.60; H. Giegerich. $31; A. L. Grayling, 50c; O. M. Harris. $45.54; Hendricks Garage & Alachine Shop, $5.75; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $65.94; Island Blue Print & Arap Co., $3.15; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $93.50; Kaslo Transfer Co.. $29.79; King's Printer, $22.90; R. Lamont, $50; Land Settlement Board, $25; F. Lewis, $100; Alarshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $372.70; C. Moore, $256; A. L. AlacPhee, $72.66; E. W. Ryckman. $2; J. J. Skillicorn, $42.50 ; S. A. Speers. $272.35 ; T. AVall, $15.75 ; J. B. Winlaw, $18.25; Wynndel Mercantile Co., $1.45 $ 33,595 08 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $8,702.50 Aliscellaneous: F. T. Abey, $2; R. F. Bayliss. $10.25; Burden & Watson, $92.16; Byers-Giegerich- Green Co., $122.21; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $41.78; C.P.R. Co., $233.42; Canyon City Lumber Co., $499.94; J. Coupland, $1.65; Crawford Bay Farmers' Institute, $3.49; Creston Alercantile Co., $69.01; N. Devlin Co., Carried forward $ 33,595 08 $1,263,734 01 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 251 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Kaslo District—Continued. Brought forward . $ 33,595 08 $1,263,734 01 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Jlaintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $10; DeWolf & Ham Construction Co., $50; W. H. Foster, $15.30; O. AL Harris, $10.99; M. Johnson, $400; H. J. Matthews, $8.50; W. W. Moore, $6.40; A. MacKay, $10.75; A. L. SlacPhee, $11.14; A. Nelson, $15.40; Nelson Hardware Co., $102.93 ; Paulson-Mason, Ltd., $83.40; C. O. Rodgers, $2.35; C. E. Severns, $333; F. W. Speirs, $127.26; S. A. Speers, $65.65; H. C. Sutherland, $24; Skilli- corn & Clarke, $26; D. Wadds, $43.08; AVatts Bros., $345.43; AVestern Canada Timber Co., Ltd., $1.76; J. B. Winlaw, $23 11,494 75 Total current expenditure, Kaslo District . Lillooet District ($77,380.25). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, R. Lowe, salary $2,250, expenses $649.51 Clerk, H. Reid, salary $357 Pay-list, labour and team-work, $36,657.09 Aliscellaneous: Ashcroft Journal, $2.40; J. Barton, $18.10; F. Bates, $14.50; F. M. Beaumont, $10; F. AL Becher, $47.19; J. S. Bell, $19.50; J. A. Bishop, $2; J. Bishop, $8; H. Blenkinsop, $21.80; H. Boothman, $60; R. N. Borrowmaii. $7; M. Botterill. $230.67; AL Boyd, $495.02; S. S. Boyd, $75.58: C. O. Bristol. $2; Bridge Creek Cattle Co., $85.23; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $524.85; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $526.40; J. Burns, $27; Camera & Arts, Ltd.. $56.50; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $1,614.72; E. C. Carson, $134.35; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $2.08; Cleveland Tractor Co., Ltd., $38.92; Clinton Garage, $190.63; Clinton Hotel, $13.75; R. C. Cotton, $22.20; D. Craig, $79.50; L. J. Crosina, $5.50; J. Dickey, $4.50; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $12.39; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $345.89 ; E. Dougherty, $1.50 ; C. A. Dougherty, $106.25; A. J. Drinkwell, $7; M. Dumond, $2,106.23; AV. Durban, $62.75; Eagleson & Holmes, $72.92; F. Eholt, $5.75; F. W. Engeman, $402.35; S. C. Field, $11.90; R. Fraser, $837.37; R. Ferguson, $3 ; Fraser & Aiackenzie, $630.02; J. Gannon, $3.50; H. Gonaghie, $1.50; R. Graham,' $10; A, F. Haller, $10.75 ; J. R. Hamilton. $7.50; L. C. Hannon, $14; Harrison & Co., $12.50; E. E. Haskins, $17.50; Hat Creek Ranch, $50; Highland Ranch, $2; A. G. Hillier, $57.51; A. M. Hinkes, $46.80; T. J. Hodgson, $105.06; L. Holland, $7.05; Hotel Hat Creek, $17.50; D. E. Hurley, $29.50; Hurley & Prosser, $284.40; Imperial Carried forward 45,089 83 $1,308,823 84 $ 348,090 50 O 252 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJ1ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Lillooet District—Continued. Brought forward $1,308,823 84 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Oil, Ltd., $1,255.99; A. W. Jervis, $2: G. Johnson, $3.50; AV. Johnson, $113.10; C. E. W. Johnson, $13; AV. H. Kane, $81.40; T. D. Kil- patrick, $12.50; King's Printer, $113.58; J. E. Larter, $154.85 ; A. Lee. $6.80; G. Lee, $S7.50; N. Lee, $49.63; Log Cabin Hotel, $1.25; Lone Butte Trading Co., $33.35; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $109.81; S. G. Marwick, $45.50; A. Miller, $3.60; C. Moon, $6; AV. F. Muckle. $4.25; N. Mutch, $91.20; J. A. McDougall. $6; W. McGillivray, $7; McKenzie, AVhite, & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $24.43; AicLennan, McFeelv & Co., Ltd., $613.53; C. Nath, $30; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., $45.92; J. Newman, $2.50; G. M. Olson, $26.32; 100-AIile House Store, $355.50; P.G.E. Railway, $429.21; Pedlar People, Ltd., $2,225; C. A. Phair, $73.45 ; C. Pigeon, $83.32 ; P. F. Pigeon, $9.35 ; Pollard Bros.. $672.70; postage, $63; G. G. Rebagliati, $63; L. J. Rebagliati, $24.75; Renner & Slee, $95.60; J. J. Rilev, $8; W. S. Ritchie, $144.20; R. E. Ruddock, $162; J. H. Rush, $66.60; S. Scott, $5; J. Skaday, $5; Smedley & Sharp, $191.75; Steel End Express Co., $1.65; J. M. Stuart, $2.50; J. D. Swartz, $72.60; A'ancouver Engineering AVorks, Ltd., $27.41; A'ancouver Milling & Grain Co., $304.02; A'ictoria Hotel, $15; Western Canadian Ranching Co., Ltd., $1.10; G. AVhite, $5; Wrigley Directories, Ltd., $10 $ 57,597 10 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $14,379.35 Miscellaneous: T. J. Auld, $570.69; R. N. Barrowman. $4.50; A. Beaubien, $1,157; F. AL Beaumont, $16; F. M. Becher. $66.24; H. Boothman, $132; Al. Botterill, $215.17; E. J. Bourgeois, $32.75; S. S. Bovd, $17.S0; C. G. Brown, $1; E. C. Carson, $164.92; J. Dickey, $9; M. Dumond, $49.35 ; AV. & F. W. Durban, $209.40 ; B. Durban, $3.57; W. Durban, $3; Eagleson & Holmes, $90.04; F. AV. Engeman. $2.95; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $22.50; S. C. Field, $1; R. Fraser, $45.30; Fraser & Alac- kenzie, $124.98; P. Garigan, $6.30; E. C. Goodrich, $11; Hafer Machine Co., Ltd., $138.25; L. Higginbottom, $4; T. J. Hodgson, $6.22; J. W. Holland, $3; R. W. Hunt & Co., : Ltd.. $10; Hurley & Prosser. $101.41; T. C. Hurley, $24; AA'. Johnson, $1.50; C. Lodge, $10; Lone Butte Trading Co., $22.65; A. Miller, $29.85; F. Michel, $10.50; C. Moon. $12; T. A. Moore & Co., 90c ; F. Aloule, $1.50; B. H. McNeil, $199.25; L. McNeil, $25; J. Newman, $10; P. Oldman, $119.35; 100-Mile Carried foncard $ 57,597 10 $1,308,823 84 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 253 V°ote SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and AVharves—Continued. Lillooet District—Continued. Brought forward $ 57,597 10 $1,308,823 84 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. House Store. $62.94; Oxford & Templeman, $6; P.G.E. Railway, $85.40; G. G. Rebagliati, $38.20; H. Reed, $44.10; Ross & Howard Iron Works. Ltd., $210.33; J. H. Rush, $2; A. Sin- nard, $126; J. D. Swartz, $48; J. Threlkeld, $7; J. Tom, $49.83; Vancouver Engineering- Works, Ltd., $950.91; AVestern Canadian Ranching Co., Ltd., $47; E. E. Whitney, $6.25; G. Wright, $34 19,783 15 Total current expenditure, Lillooet District 77,380 25 Nanaimo District. ($14,117.31). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, C. Donnelly, salary $570, expenses $217.80 Stenographer, B. C. Chaplin, salary $210 Pay lists, labour and team-work, $9,531.15 - Miscellaneous: P. Bennett, $21.79; Bool & Wilson, $24.25; B.C. Equipment Co.. Ltd., $719.50; Canadian Explosives. Ltd., $49.57; C.P.R. Co., $3.62; Canadian AVestern Fuel Co., Ltd.. $19; Central Garage, $2.28; W. Dobson, $41; Dominion Express Co., 75c; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific). Ltd.. $44.14: Duncan Garage, Ltd., $311.90; Elco Tire Shop, $8.25; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $564.45; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd.. $15.15; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $114.70; J. R. Grayshon, $43.35; Morton Bros., $19; P. McCape, $3.90; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd.. $33.27; New Ladysmith Lumber Co., Ltd., $45.88; postage, $5 ; W. Svkes. $15; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $173.40; W. Waugh, $100.70; Western Fuel Corporation of Canada, Ltd., $20; L. G. White, $48.80 $12,977 60 By refunds 6 57 . $ 12,971 03 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $372.63 Miscellaneous: F. Beban Co., $3.24; Barrett Co., Ltd., $9.51; F. L. Cummings & Co., Ltd., $164.65; Gregson Bros., $10; Alilton Street Lumber Yard, $75.05; P. AlcCape, $5.50; New Ladysmith Lumber Co., Ltd.. $19.95; D. Nicholson, $2.90; M. E. O'Brien, $133.60 797 03 Protection of River-banks: Nanaimo River: Pay-list, labour '. 349 25 Total current expenditure, Nanaimo District 14,117 31 Carried forward $1,400,321 40 $ 348,090 50 0 254 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS— Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and AA'harves—Continued. Brought foncard 1,400,321 40 $ 348,090 50 Nelson District ($2,744.24). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: ■ General Road Foreman, P. J. Gallagher, salary $180 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $1,891.19 Miscellaneous: Bennett's, Ltd., $33.12; Canadian Explosives, Ltd.. $53.05; Canadian Oil Companies, Ltd., $16.79; City Cab Co., $9; F. J. Dawson, $3.85; G.N. Railway, $2.11; H. R..Kitto, 50c; Kootenay Steam Laundry, $18; A. G. Lambert Co., $114.88; R. H. Alaber, $4; J. A. AleKay, $10; McKenzie, White & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $17.90; Nelson Auto Co., $45.85; Nelson Hardware Co., $43.54; Nelson Transfer Co., $6; P. J. Rahal, $44; West Transfer Co., $6.53; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., $2.15 .... $ 2,502 46 Bridges : Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $114.75 Miscellaneous: J. Dearin, $67.20; A. G. LamberfCo., $59.83.- 241 78 Total current expenditure, Nelson District Newcastle District ($28,252.93). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs : Assistant District Engineer, C. Donnelly, salary $570, expenses $44.92 Stenographer, B. C. Chaplin, salary $210 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $17,899.58 Miscellaneous: Bailey & Vidal, $2.20; Barrett & Rodgers, 25c; F. Beban Lumber Co., $14.40; D. Bell, $14.50; P. Bennett. $34.40; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $238.50; B.C. Telephone Co., $3.30; C.P.R. Co.. 96c; W. Cassidv, $24; Cowichan Merchants, Ltd., $2.75; W. Dobson, $4.45; Dominion Express Co., 65c; Duncan Garage, Ltd., $340.83; Elco Tire Shop, $25.30; Elliott & Wilkinson, $15.30; E. & N. Railway Co.. $139.64; Evans, Coleman & Evans. Ltd., $148.93; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $11.91; A. Galloway, $38.90; H. Gibson, $5.25; Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Pow7er Co., Ltd., $11.14; Gregson Bros., $4.76; L. Grouhel, $12.20; J. Hardy, $9.90; AV. Haslam, $6; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $28.39; Indian Department, Duncan. $28.10; Island Motors, $4.25; A. H. Johnston, $33.80; W. Jones, $18.60; H. S. Jordan, $37.85 ; King's Printer, $70.75 ; Ladysmith Chronicle, $32; Ladysmith Garage, $343.96; I. E. Lowe, $90.37; N. JIanca, $25.56; W. H. Morton, $45.50; Nanaimo Motors, Ltd., $224.94; New Ladysmith Lumber Co.. Ltd., $22.95; A. B. Palmer Co., Ltd., $187.25; C. Peterson, $13.80; F. A. Reed, Carried forward 2,744 24 $1,403,065 64 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 255 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and AVharves—Continued. Neiccastle District—Continued. Brought forward $1,403,065 64 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. ■ Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $S6.20; W. Richards, $8; F. Shaw, $22.40; J. H. Skeiles, $153.82; J. R. Smith, $69.50; South Wellington Garage, $22.90; J. K. Stewart, $1.91; Storey & Farrer. $10; G. Taylor, $83.60; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $8.40; A. Tranfield, $400; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $232.20 ; H. Vicars, $20 ; Victoria Lumber & Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 83c; J. AL Virostko, $315; W. Waugh, $9.20; AV. T. Winburn, $40 Bv refunds $22,526 95 11 82 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $2,854.05 Miscellaneous: Barrett Co., Ltd., $31.56; F. Beban Lumber Co., $307.71; P. Bennett, $2.40; F. L. Cum- mings & Co., Ltd., $279.50; Eastern Lumber Co., $817.26; E. & N. Railway Co.. $6.89; Gregson Bros., $85.25; Hafer Alachine Co., Ltd., $16.33; S. Jackman, $125.86; H. S. Jordan, $12.40; R. J. Manley, $8; New Ladysmith Lumber Co., Ltd., $51.40; D. Nicholson, $627.76; AL E. O'Brien, $284.60; C. Peterson, $177.13; F. Shaw, $42.45 ; R. AV right, $7.25 .... -$ 22,515 13 5,737 80 Total current expenditure, Newcastle District 28,252 93 New Westminster District ($1,529,30). Roads and Streets : Maintenance and Repairs : Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $937.25 Miscellaneous: Anderson & Lusby, 77c ; Barrett Co., Ltd., $161.50; Bucklin Lumber Co., Ltd., $64.69; Corporation of District of Burnaby, $365.09....! 1,529 30 Total current expenditure, New AVestminster District 1,529 30 North Okanagan District ,284.18). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, E. S. Jones, salary $2,160, expenses $239.75 Clerk, J. J. Mowat, salary $1,500 Stenographer, D. Al. Sworder, salary $225 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $39,729.10 Miscellaneous: Armstrong Saw Mill, $9.44; AA'. Beddington, $8; Bell & Pell, $172.12; R. E. Berry. Ltd., 65c; J. Blais, $12.40; Bloom & Sigalet Carried forward $1,432,847 87 $ 348,090 50 O 256 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. North Okanagan District—Continued. Brought forward $1,432,847 87 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. ■ . Miscellaneous—Continued. Garage, $12.50; H. J. Blurton, $8.90; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $669; B. L. Brown, $15.55; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd.. $214.01; T. H. Butters, $74.76 ; G. Butterworth, $30.75 ; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $48.35: C.P.R. Co.. $228.79; L. Chacko, $5; R. J. Chisholm, $80.75; F. A. Clayton, $34.15; Coldstream Municipality, $1,165.23; Community Lumber Co., Ltd.. $10.58; Cummins & Agnew, $82.50; M. W. Dickson, $10.50; S. Dolan, $5.25; Dominion Express Co., $54.22; 3. C. Dunwaters, $7.48; C. E. Edgett, $20; H. Ellison, $16.25; Enderby Motors, $147.30; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $1,689.15; H. Feilden, $30; J. S. Galbraith & Sons, $30.45 ; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $20.16 ; J. W. Graham, $3.75; Grindrod Alotor Garage, $68; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $84.29; J. Harwood, $22.75; G. H. Hewitt & Co., Ltd., $15.21; A. J. Heywood. $3.20; H. Hill, $50; J. Hislop, $23.30; C. Hoover, $20.40; Hope Bros.. $46.80; J. Hull, $21; AV. H. Hutchison, $39.60; G. F. Ibbotson, $58.40; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $8.10; King's Printer, $102.64; F. Langdon, 25c ; Lawson & Duncan, $56; Le Blanc Bros. & Bessette, $45.68; W. Leeper, $1.50; D. Linsay, $14; D. Lowe, $19.40; Lumby Saw Mills Co., Ltd., $8.85; Macey-Abell Co.. Ltd.. $278; Mechanics' Garage, $25.05; Megaw-Smithera Alotor Co., $1,259.40; J. F. Moffat, $23.48; J. Monk, $358.05; J. Monk & Son, $15.15; Mussen's, Ltd., $48; I. Mutrie, $141.17; McKenzie, White, & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $36.99; MacPhail- Smith Hardware Co., Ltd., $20.15: S. J. McDiarmid, $37.85; D. J. McKay, $279.23: McLaughlin Garage, $565.75; McMahon & Alack, $285; J. McMahon & Son. $136.03; National Steel Car Corporation, Ltd., $73.67; Neil, Cryderman & Kennedy, Ltd.. $7.50; L. Nelson, $11.15; W. J. Nichols, $49.55; Okanagan Co-op. Association, 30c; Okanagan Garage & Livery, $39.50; Okanagan Hardware, Ltd., $2; Okanagan Saddlery, $1.80; O.K. Stationery, $1.50 ; Okanagan Telephone Co.. $155.50; Okanagan United Growers, Ltd., $28.25; postage, $95; W. G. Procter, $190; Procter Bros., $11.92; G. A. Rands, $137.88; Rea's Garage, $10.25; Reliance Motor & Machine AVorks, $81; F. S. Reynolds, $5.50; F. Riches, $2; Shields & Co., $85.93; S. C. Smith Lumber Co., Ltd., $120.49; Township of Spallumeheen, $3S7.87; E. Sparrow. $2; J. F. Stainton, $25.80; A. D. Stroulger & Son, $3.55; J. ' Tedford, $114.80; J. L. Tennant Co., Ltd., $147.50; E. Timpany, $8.85; Union Oil Co. of Carried forward $1,432,847 87 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 257 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and AVharves—Continued. North Okanagan District—Continued. Brought forward $1,432,847 87 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Canada. Ltd., $782.75; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $162.45; City of A'ernon, $44.70; Vernon Garage, $171.65; A'ernon Hardware Co., Ltd., $1,431.01; Vernon News P. & P. Co., Ltd., $62.68; H. C. Verrall, $81.50; T. E. Warner, $59.72; Watkin's Garage, $413.10; Wayside Press, $13.30; H. C. Whitaker, $73.30; Wood's Shoe Store, $8; R. S. Worsley, $2.50 By refunds, Primary and Secondary Highways $1,584 69 By cash 3 63 $58,098 18 1,588 32 $ 56,509 86 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs : Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $8,114.65 Miscellaneous: Bell & Pell, $17.25; IL J. Blurton, $8.90; G. Butterworth, $13.35; C.P.R. Co., $46.66; R. J. Chisholm, $34.55; Community Lumber Co., Ltd.. $27.54; "S. Cuddy, $2.16; F. Dean, $4.80; Dominion Express Co., $8.23; Fletcher- Wilde Hardware, Ltd., $12; Grindrod Alotor Garage, $20.94; J. H. Hawkins, 90c; J. Hull, $23.25; AV. H. Hutchison, $35.35; G. F. Ibbot- son, $26.80; LeBlanc Bros. & Bessette, $145.10; Lumby Saw Mill Co., Ltd., $203.75; J. L. Macreadv, $1.92; AV. H. Alagee, $256.12; J. F. Moffat, $86.36; J. Monk, $37.25; J. Alonk & Son, $36.70; T. J. McAlpine, $112.20; S. H. McAusland, $32; McClounie's Cash Store, $1.17; McAlahon & Alack. $18.67; P. S. Roe, $2; J. L. Ruttan, $16.56; S.A.F.E., Ltd., $5.75; Shields & Co., $76.82; S. C. Smith Lumber Co., Ltd., $265.11; E. Sparrow, 75c; J. Spilsted, 96c; A. D. Stroulger & Son. $6; J. Tedford, $4.95 ; Vernon Hardware Co., Ltd., $66.85 9,774 32 Total current expenditure, North Okanagan District ... 66,284 18 North Vancouver District ($35,692.69). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, P. Wylie, salary $1,080, expenses $428.54 Stenographer, D. Chalmers, $300 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $16,877.93 Miscellaneous: C. Barbour, $25; B.C. Printing & Litho., Ltd., $80; B.C. Telephone Co., $5.85; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $163.01; C.P.R. Co., $1.07; Carried forward $1,499,132 05 $ 348,090 50 17 O 258 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. North Vancouver District—Continued. Brought forward $1,499,132 05 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $3.35; Dixon Motors, Ltd., $3.17; Dominion Express Co., $1.10; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $18.04; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $27.80; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., 85c; Fifth Avenue Auto Body Building Works, $49; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $787; D. Galbraith, $36.50; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $58.19; Gore Blue Print Co., $4 ; R. M. Grauer, $10 ; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $54.50; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., 75c ; H. Idsardi, $17.65; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $467.11; A. E. Johnson, $14.85; V. E. Kiltz, $13.50; J. L. King, $13.75; King's Printer, $41.70; Knight-Higman Motors, Ltd., $4.47; McDonald & Pilkington, $30.76; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $67.04; Noble's Gas Station. $3.20; North Shore Press, $16.72; Corporation of City of North Vancouver, $105.23; North Vancouver Ferry, $6; P.G.E. Railway, $14.74; Pemberton Trading Co., Ltd., $132.70; postage, $11.49; W. C. Short, $2; Squamish Hardware Co., $16.85; Squamish Produce Exchange, $5.15; Standard Motors, Ltd., $4.61; Union Steamship Co., Ltd., $20.90; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $3.75; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $40.20; Vancouver Lumber Co.. Ltd., $47.91; J. P. van der Hoop, $18.50; C. Wellington, $13; H. B. Winn, $4S.97 By refunds $21,198 40 S7 50 21.110 90 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs : Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $5,S68.09 Miscellaneous: A. Barbour, $127.50; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $7.55; W. Carse, $17.70; R. J. Carson, $97.25; Duncan Lumber Co., Ltd., $467.05; Fraser River Pile Driving Co., Ltd., $2,187.54; D. Galbraith, $18; Gore Blue Print Co., 75c; W. AV. Greenlees, $1,074.82; Green River Lumber Co., Ltd., $570.85; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $24.99; Marshall-AVells B.C., Ltd., $35.43; H. McArthur, $574.86; McLennan, JlcFeely & Co., Ltd.. $201.84; E. Nye, $1.20; P.G.E. Railway, $1,373.40; Pemberton Trading Co., Ltd., $20.25 ; Squamish Hardware Co., $70.78 ; Union Steamship Co., Ltd., $9.30; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $11.80; A'ancouver Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,304.54; AL van Iderstine, $16 Protection of River-banks: Mamquam River: Burr Office Supplies. $1.80; R. J. Carson, $48; Gore Blue Print Co., $5.40; C. Knox, $65; 14,081 49 Carried forward . $ 35,192 39 $1,499,132 05 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 259 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. North Vancouver District—Continued. Brought forward $ 35,192 39 $1,499,132 05 $ 348,090 50 Protection of River-banks—Continued. Mamquarn River—Continued. E. C. AV. Lamarque, $19.10; pay-lists, labour, $361 500 30 Total current expenditure, North Vancouver District—. Omineca District ($101,481.35). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, T. T. Dunlop, salary $2,280, expenses $694.55 Instrument-man and Clerk, C. L. Dimock, salary $1,721.50 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $51,726.49 Miscellaneous: J. M. Adams, $49.32 ; P. T. Adams, $276.35 ; J. Aitken, $98; I. A. Arnold & Son, $18; F. Aslin, $38.50; C. Barrett, $200; AV. Billiter, $12; A. G. Blayney, $175; T. R. Brewer, $30; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $481.95; Broughton & McNeil, $133.60; A. Brown, $85.96; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $573.31; Burns Lake Garage, $153.95; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $149.20; Canadian National Express, $69.98; Canadian National Railways, $1,322.66; A. Chisholm, $47; Christian Bros., $56.65; City Transfer, $423.30; AV. G. Cooper, $16; H. O. Crewe, $73.30; R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd., $279.50; Dittmer & Robb, $351; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $221.34; S. A. Ebv, $42.80; Elliott Shoe Shop, $114.90; A. L. Evitt, $17.50; A. E. Falconer, $300.20; G. Farrow, $148.92; H. Fotherby, $43.65; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $2,067.35; Gibson's. Ltd., $63.50; J. Goold. $4.75; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $27.40; AV. Hanna Estate, $36; Hatt Bros., $1,063.30; J. Henkel, $3.50; O. H. Hoskins, $50.65; S. H. Hoskins, $5; Hudson's Bay Co., $672.21.; C. E. Imeson & Co., Ltd., $154.45; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,019.31: Interior News, $40.96; J. M. Jeffrey, $3; R. R. Jeffrey, $9.94; T. M. Jeffrey, $5.20; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $1,013.50; A. Johnson, $6; J. H. Keefe, $58; Kelly & Haigh, $120.30; King's Printer, $104.75; AL Kleese, $1.80; F. Labelle, $2.50; W. J. Larkworthv, $76.75; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage Co., $1.82; G. Little, $311.79; W. H. R. Low, $150.52; S. AL Aiaysmith, $147.46; E. Morin, $640; C. Alorris, $150; R. W. Jlunger, $1.50; Slussen's, Ltd., $61.1.84; R. AlcCarthv, $25.60; G. McDonald, $127; P. McGettigan, $17.15; J. A. JlcKay, $400; G. McKenzie, $10.50; J. A. McLean, $5.20; T. AlcLennan, $97.20; McLennan, SlcFeely & Co., Ltd., $168.62; E. McMullen, $5; F. H. McNish, $9; North Francois Hardware, $3; Carried forward 35,692 69 $1,534,824 74 $ 348,090 50 O 260 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote* SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Omineca District—Continued. Brought forward $1,534,824 74 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Alaintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. AL F. Nourse, $331.50; P. O'Gorman, $8; A. Olson, $4; S. Olsen, $60; Pacific Cartage, Ltd., $8.10; Philpott, Evitt & Co.. $62.43; postage, $70; J. Preece, $35; Prince Rupert Drv Dock & Shipyard, $425.89; E. Profit. $2; I. E. Prosser, $40.38; J. T. Robinson, $7.50; D. D. Rolston, $698.70; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $333.70; J. C. K. Sealey, $465.24; S. H. Senkpiel, $45; Short Cartage Co., $123.40; R. Sidener, $410; Village of Smithers, $29.50; Smithers Garage, $737.06; P. Spouse, $1.50; G. V. Storkey, $318.25; A. C. Sturgeon. $4.15; N. Svenson, $25.50; Telkwa Transfer, $185.10; J. H. Thompson, $2.75; J. W. Turner. $240; A'ancouver Machinery Depot, $86 75; A'ancouver Milling & Grain Co., Ltd., $2,973; A'an Horne & Son, $14.56; R. E. AVakefield. $3.38; K. Warner, $15.80; F. Watson, $16.75; W. Wilson, $21; G. S. Wood, $15.20; E. Wood- worth, $49.15 $ 79,789 94 Bridges: Alaintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $10,597.68 Aliscellaneous: Albert & AlcCaffery, Ltd., $20.48; Bainbridge Lumber Co., Ltd., $2,541.37; Canadian National Express, 45c; Canadian National Railways. $130.62; G. M. Cathcart. $13.13; C. L. Dimock, $9.60; E. & N. Railway Co., $1,809.90: A. E. Falconer. $1,235.05; Hatt Bros., $143.72; Howe & McNulty, $67.28; Hudson's Bay Co., $52.97; R. AA'. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $35; J. Hunter, $163.80; J. H. Keefe, $20; G. Little, $963.25; Prince Rupert Dry Dock, $315.69; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co.. Ltd., $2,711.99; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $619.85; Sealy & Doodson, $4.60; P. H. Sheehan, $2; E. H. Shockley, $111.58; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $23.95 ; Telkwa Transfer, $6 ; E. Woodworth, $91.45 21,691 41 Total current expenditure, Omineca District 101,481 35 Prince Rupert District ($85,437.41). Roads and Streets: Alaintenance and Repairs : General Road Foreman, P. W. Anderson, salary $2,160, expenses $247.70 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $42,455.16 Miscellaneous: Albert & McCafferv. Ltd., $780; F. G. Aldous, $58.10; Bella Coola Supply Co., $2.95; J. L. Bethurem, $72.8S; Big Bay Lumber Co., Ltd., $529.07; F. C. Bishop, $87.40; F. AL Brewster. $36.35; K. W. Brink. $107.50; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $2,501: B.C. Fishing Carried forward $1,636,306 09 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 261 Vote! SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Prince Rupert District—Continued. Brought forward $1,636,300 09 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. & Packing Co., Ltd., $13.20; B.C. Packers' Association, $250.82; J. A. Brown, $710.06; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $472.90; B. Brynildsen Sons, Ltd., $1,061.60; R. Boyd- Young Co., $32.31; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $4,110.22; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $15.92; Canadian National Express, $21.71; Canadian National Railways, $310.50; A. C. Christensen, $52.10; G. B. Cobb, $27.50; D. Cochrane, $15; R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd., $39.25; T. C. Duncan, $120; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $2,711.35; E. Gordon, $9.57; A. Hammer, $9.45; H. O. Hansen, $40.14; Hatt Bros., $531.55; Howe & McNulty, $123.99; J. Hunter, $1.75; R. Husband, $54.65; G. H. Joliffe, $20; Kenney Bros. & Co., $82.75; W. A. Kirkpatriek, $67.35; Lakelse Lumber Co., Ltd., $216; T. A. Level- ton, $5.83; Lindsay's Cartage. $180.78; Lipsett-Cunningham & Co., Ltd., $16.20; G. Little, $188.96; London Concrete Alachinery Co., Ltd., $25; J. Martin, $31.10; W. Moberly, $8; R. Moore. $18.75; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., $30.43; Pacific Cartage, 75c; Pacific Stevedoring & Contracting Co.. Ltd., $11.79; City of Prince Rupert, $1,120.77; Prince Rupert Boat House, $49.40; E. Quist, $20; H. Roberts, $6.75; Roval Mills, $9.85; Salloomt Lumber Co., $83.24; R. Scharffe, $16.75; E. H. Shockley, $5.84; L. G. Skinner, $32.85; W. J. Smith, $25.70; Steens, Ltd.. $21.21; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $117.90; C. O. Svidmark, $110.16; Terrace Drug & Book Co., $21.60; Terrace Motors, $170.25; Terrace Transfer, $107; E. J. Tingley, $250; I. Thompson, $28.40; Thompson Hardware Co., $7.55; T. R. Tomlinson, $5; Union Steamship Co. of B.C., Ltd., $16.60; Vancouver Engineering- Works, Ltd., $31.89; W. AVest, $115 ; S. Workman, $80.30; R. B. Young & Co., $59.05 $ 63,190 40 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-w7ork, $7,157.08 Miscellaneous: Albert & McCafferv, Ltd., $1,182.18; F. M. Brewster, $15.15; K. W. Brink, $54.80; J. A. Brown, $154.46; B. Brynildsen Sons, Ltd., $52.60; C.N. Railways, $18.59; A. C. Christensen, $163.91; T. Draney, $157.42 ; J. Eyolfson, $15; Hatt Bros., $35.68; Howe & JIcNulty, $176.09; J. Hunter, $359.63; O. T. Kellog, $14.05; T. J. Kirkpatriek, $344.27; Lindsay's Cartage. 75c; G. Little, $1,316.29; I. At. Lunos, $5; J. Alartin, $2.50; D. Alason, $2.51; R. Moore, $76.75; T. H. McCubbin. $4.25; M. Nygaard, $84.87; O. J. Nygaard. $3.50; Carried forward $ 63,190 40 $1,636,306 09 $ 348,090 50 O 262 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. £51. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Prince Rupert District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 63,190 40 $1,636,306 09 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. P. K. Pedersen, $67.66; Philpott, Evitt & Co., $78.40; Prince Rupert Dry Dock, $5.20; Ross & Howard Iron Works. Ltd., $49.46; Royal Lumber Co., $51.37; J. Ryan, $4.50; Salloomt Lumber Co.. $876.21; J. H. Sharpe, $129.60; L. G. Skinner, $226.14; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $42.31; T. R. Tomlinson, $40.20; AV. H. Washburn, $2.15 12,970 53 Wharves : Prince Rupert AA'harf: Pay-lists, labour, etc., $4,347.17 Miscellaneous : Akerberg, Thomson & Co.. Ltd., $3.95; Albert & McCaffery, $248.09; Big Bay Lumber Co., Ltd., $34.85 ; Canadian National Railways, $1; Consumers' Coal Co., Ltd., $54.18; Dominion Express Co., $1.15; Howe & McNulty, $24.35; J. Hunter, $66.25; Inspector of Weights and Measures, $2; King's Printer, $30.10; Lindsay's Cartage, 75c; W. Longwill, $139.10; W. R. Love, $4; Lynch & AlcAleekin, $1.20; McRae Bros., Ltd., $1.65; Parkin & Ward Electric Co., Ltd., $13; postage. $17; City of Prince Rupert, $998.06; Prince Rupert Feed Co., $238.98; E. H. Shockley. $6.75; Silversides Bros., $2; Steen's, Ltd., $101.53; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $17.25 6,354 36 Sundry Wharves : Maintenance and Repairs: Miscellaneous : Big Bay Lumber Co., Ltd., $155.59; F. M. Brewster, $16.35; B.C. Packers' Association. $76; B. Brynildsen Sons, Ltd., $6.85; J. Clayton, $37; A. C. Christensen & Son, $98.76; Dominion Express Co., $3.70; H. O. Hansen, $34.98; Howe & McNultv, $14.83; J. Hunter, $56.95; A. King, $130.50; W. T. Muse, $63.60; A. Olsen, $10; City of Prince Rupert, $72; Prince Rupert Boat House, $40; Sallomt Lumber Co., $15.96 833 07 Protection of River-banks: Bella Coola River: A. C. Christensen, $39.35; R. Hood, $9; S. Skimlik, $2 ; T. Sharoek, $1,000; pay-lists, labour and team-work, $1,038.70 2,089 05 Total current expenditure, Prince Rupert District 85,437 41 Revelstoke District ($56,844.25). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, J. B. AlacKenzie, salary $2,160, expenses $305.24 Stenographer, F. Pagdin, salary $720 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $30,350.97 Carried forward $1,721,743 50 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 263 No. of Vote SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS— Continued. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Revelstoke District—Continued. Brought forward $1,721,743 50 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous: O. W. Abrahamson, $62.50; W. Barton, $9.40; Bew's Drug Store, 90c; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $480.78; E. G. Burridge & Son, $13.10; C.P.R. Co., $138.65; City Transfer Co.. $155.67; Columbia Hardware Co., Ltd., $60.75; Cotton Co., Ltd., $58; Dominion Express Co., $15.25; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $4.86 ; K. R. Finlayson, $96.26 ; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $195.41; H. Gun- terman, $2.55; G. W. Hall, $450; W. E. Hall, $5; A. Hobson, $31.50; D. Holten, $3.80; E. W. Hoole, $7; T. S. Huggard, $10; C. B. Hume & Co., $28.12; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $413.44; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $56; King's Printer, $98.25; C. R. Macdonald, $8.05; T. Maloney, $150; A. Markstrom, $50; L. C. Masson, $906.60; J. W. Middleton, $6.80; Moule & Co., $5.05; J. B. MacKenzie, $90.65; G. McGiven, $3.80; J. Q. McKinnon, $21; K. G. McRae, $842.70; R. Nikonl, $58; O.K. Garage. $365.88; K. G. Olsson, $431.68; S. S. Orser, $269.16; postage, $18; Public Works Garage, $14.75; City of Revelstoke, $5; Revelstoke Creamery & Produce Co.. $7; Revelstoke Motor Co., $310.20; Revelstoke Transfer, $27.50; Revelstoke, Trout Lake & Big Bend Telephone Co., $69.25; E. Roberts, $185; H. Salmon, $13.50; R. H. Sawyer. $56.75; J. B. Sim & Son, $39.55; W. E. Smith, $8.55; Sturdy Hardware Co., $38.35; I. Trotter, $13.25; A. R. Westerberg, $30.81 $39,980 23 By transfers to " Highway Loan Act, 1920" 3,948 05 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs : Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $8,769.27 Miscellaneous: Bainbridge Lumber Co., Ltd., $505.48; D. E. Bronson, $13; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $3.50; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co.. Ltd., $1.55; C.P.R. Co.. $176.46; City Transfer Co., $121.69; Columbia Hardware Co., $8.02; Diamond Lumber & Shingle Co., Ltd., $76.56; G. Dillabough, $73.70; A. Durham, $12; M. J. Finlayson. $13.70; E. E. Frost, $3.28; J. Fitz- simmons, $7; M. Goch, $66; Grant, Smith & Co. & AlcDonnell, $85.93; C. P.. Hume & Co., $8.90; R. W. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $24; Imperial Oil, Ltd.. $40.57; A. Kelch, $409.26; J. A. Lewis, $10; J. L. Marceau. $1,019.21; L. C. Masson, $469.19; Moule & Co., $7.60; E. Mc- Bean, $91; B. McCarty, $25.24; Nakusp Lumber Co., $92.40; O.K. Garage, $3.45; K. G. $ 36,032 IS Carried forward $ 36,032 18 $1,721,743 50 $ 348,090 50 O 264 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Revelstoke District—Continued. Brought forward $ 36,032 18 $1,721,743 50 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Olsson, $42.09; S. S. Orser, $190.08; Pradolini Bros., $18; A. Pradolini, $2,274.12; L. N. Remillard, $80; Revelstoke Creamery & Produce Co., $3.50; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $2; Revelstoke, Trout Lake & Big Bend Telephone Co., $1S.80; O. P. Roberts, $106.80; Ross & Howard Iron Works, Ltd., $417.53; R. H. Sawyer, $1,341.34; J. B. Sim & Son, $3.50; Sturdy Hardware Co., $28.25; J. P. Sutherland, $1.50; F. Terrv, $40; A. Watson, $50; A. R. AVesterberg, $65; T. Zulak, $21.60 16,842 07 Protection of River-banks: Illecillewaet River : AV. Barton, $7; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $9.25; J. Cashato, $317.28; City Transfer Co., $60.45; Columbia Hardware Co., $1.80; Dominion Express Co., $9; W. J. Ellis & Co., $74.01; J. Farmiloe, $8; F. Fuoco, $24; S. Humphrey, $1; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $17.34; Kamloops Motor Co.. $7.50; R. Laugh ton, $49; L. C. Masson, $178.87; O.K. Garage, 50c; K. G. Olsson, $37.41; Public Works Garage, $4.60; Revelstoke Creamery. $6.50; Revelstoke Transfer, $1; R. H. Sawyer, $7.16; AV. T. Smith, $21; Sturdy Hardware Co., $12.18; pay-lists, labour and team-work, $3,015.15 Eagle River: S. J. Ylisto, $100 3,970 00 Total current expenditure, Revelstoke District Richmond District ($17,982.89). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs : General Road Foreman, P. Wylie, salary $1,080, expenses $242.35 Stenographers: D. Chalmers, salary $450; D. Lineham, salary $22.50; F. A. Alitchell, salary $4 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $3,579.15 Miscellaneous: Barrett Co., Ltd., $25.20; B.C. Telephone Co., $103.26; Canadian Fairbanks-JIorse Co., Ltd., $54.37; C.P.R. Co., $10.16; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $2.13; W. H. Cotton, $25.80; Dixon Motors, Ltd., $59.55; Dominion Express Co., $4.65; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $11.05; Eburne Gravel Co., $226.48; Eburne Saw Mills, Ltd., $28.43; Edgcumb's Dry Goods, 30c; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $88.40; Fairview Sand & Gravel Co., Ltd., $9; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $43.46; J. Hanbury & Co., Ltd., $34.61; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $285.10; D. W. Johnston, 56,844 25 Carried forward $1,778,587 75 $ 34S,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 265 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued- Richmond District—Continued. Brought forward Roads and Streets—Continued, Alaintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $1,402.06; King's Printer, $46.96; Knight- Higman Motors, Ltd., $5.60; Jliller's Garage, $67.33; A. G. Mouldey, $7.50; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $133.85; McDonald & Pil- kington, $4.55; Pacific Coast Pipe Co., Ltd., $154.65; Pacific Rubber Tire & Repair Co., Ltd., $17.75; Corporation of Point Grey, $1,802.01; postage, $31.43; Roote Auto Top Co., $22.75; C. C. Snowdon, $44.15; Municipality of South A'ancouver, $599.64; Standard Jlotors, Ltd., $42.53; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $11.25; Vancouver Lumber Co., Ltd., $4; Arancouver Motor & Cycle Co., $1.96 $10,789 92 869 37 By refunds Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work,'$3,188.85 Miscellaneous: Anderson & Lusby, $1; J. W. Boye, $9.76; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $888; Burr Office Supplies, $3.96; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $6.45; Clugston & Barton, $71.65; Eburne Saw ALUs, Ltd., $818.58; Eburne Sash, Door & Lumber Co., Ltd., $210.60; Eburne Gravel Co., $6.50; C. G. Evans, $9.90; W. AV. Fraser, $97.40; W. E. Gaynor, $8.60; Gore Blue Print Co., $6.15; J. Grauer, $100; AV. Greenlees, $99.14; J. Hanbury & Co., Ltd., $377.05; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd.. $109.79; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $11.93; Corporation of Point Grey, $43.59; U. H. Richards, $13.58; G. R. Roberts, $4.70; Robinson Contracting Co., Ltd., $1,425; C. E. Sjoquist, $9.30; W. E. Stewart, $12.75; G. N. Stowe, $12.50; E. Thomas, $45; A'ancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $398.96; Vancouver Dailv Province, $20.80; W. White, $10.75; R. P. Wilson, $15.10; C. M. Woodworth, $85 By refunds 3,122 34 60 00 $1,778,587 75 $ 348,090 50 9,920 55 8,062 34 Total current expenditure, Richmond District . Rossland District ($9,034.49). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, P. J. Gallagher, salary 17.982 89 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $6,826.75 Miscellaneous: R. Barrie, $20.36; C.P.R. Co., $1; Columbia Garage, $3; Consolidated Alining & Smelting Carried forward $1,796,570 64 $ 348,090 50 O 266 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Rossland District—Continued. Brought forward $1,796,570 64 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Co., Ltd., $16; W. Coombes, $7.50; D. AV. Ferguson, $7.50; Hunter Bros., Ltd., $135; J. IL Lee, $'81.87; AV. JlcKay. $32.25; Nelson Auto Co., $10.85; Rossland-Velvet Mines, Ltd., $67.50 $ 7,389 58 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-w7ork $1,144.37 Miscellaneous: R. Barrie, $453.55; R. Climas, $4.55; C. S. Dailv, $8.05; D. AV. Ferguson, $2; J. H. Lee, $26.39; W. H. Reid, $6 1,644 91 Total current expenditure, Rossland District Saanich District ($5,943.21). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $2,912.37 Miscellaneous: Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd.. $11.25; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $30.13; Lemon- Gonnason Co., Ltd., $4.70; AlcAIorran's Garage, $8.42; Corporation of District of Saanich, $2,759.24 - H. W. Simpson, $17.10 .... $ 5,943 21 9,034 49 Total current expenditure, Saanich District Similkameen District ($43,264.72). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, F. Fraser, salary $2,160, expenses $351.03 Stenographers: C. A. Brown, salary, $330; J. A. Robinson, salary $30; D. AL Sworder, salary $225 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $30,646.46 Miscellaneous : J. W. Allen, $399; American Railway Express, $2.60; Barrett Co., Ltd., $155.40; R. E. Baxter, $3.25; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $7.70; R. P. Brown, $173.30; E. E. Burr, $258.76; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co.. Ltd., $19.30; C.P.R. Co.. $104.57; Cederfer Lumber Co., $6.26 ; Central Garage, $284.25 ; Coalmont Express Co., $25; F. P. Cook Estate, $16.35; W. Dailev, $210.17; D'Arcy Mountain Lumber Co., $577*.60; Dominion Express Co., $18.48; Dominion Government Telegraphs. $45.40; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $52.73; M. Dumond, $165.63; W. B. Ewart, $93.85; V. Fetterley, $50; AV. S. Garrison, $303; G.N. Railway, $98.93; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co.. Ltd., $28.31; T. J. Guinan, $228; Hedley Gold Mining Co., $398.94; AV. C. 5,943 21 Carried forward $1,811,548 34 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 267 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Similkameen District—Continued. Brought forward $1,811,548 34 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. • Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Hembroff, $75.07; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $8.20; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,132.52; J. H. Innis, $16.75; J. Jamieson, $27.05; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $170.50; Johnston Hardware, Ltd., $36.80; Kettle Valley Railway Co., $85.38; King's Printer, $9.20; J. F. Madore, $184.10; C. S. Maloan, $8; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $388.61; Matheson Bros., $19.10; E. Mills, $5.85; J. R. Mitchell, $15; Mussen's, Ltd., $228.80; A. McGavin, $109.36; A. J, McGibbon, $84; Mclnnes Garage, $10.30; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $102.08; National Steel Car Corporation, Ltd., $66.98; Newton & Sinclair, $2.75; Penticton Municipality, $301.32; Penticton Dray & Express, $5.25; Penticton Garage, $251.95; Penticton Hardware Co., $44.38; Penticton Herald, $4.25; Penticton Tire Hospital, $13.05; Portable Lumber Co., $54.18; postage, $20; J. E. Price, $2; C. A'. Prosser, $4; A. G. Robertson, $1.50; Robertson & Hackett Sawmills, Ltd., $12.15; J. A. Robinson, $8.90; K. Robinson, $6.65; E. J. Rotherham, $47.60; R. J. Rowland, $55; Similkameen Garage, $459.44; Sunset Garage, $138.80; R. Taylor, $48.50; R. P. Taylor, $5.70; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $19; T. Willey, $3.25 By refunds, Primary and Secondary Highways..$348 21 By material, etc 3.35 38 $41,367 53 683 59 i Bridges : Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $1,422.25 Miscellaneous: R. P. Brown, $72; Cederfer Lumber Co., $127.35; Greenhill Sales Agency, $332.56; W. L. Havens, $8; Kettle Valley Railway, $4.61; T. J. McAlpine, $88.50; Penticton Hardware Co., $41.65; Restmore Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $107.75; R. Taylor, $41.60; Vote 251, Roads, $334.51 40.683 94 2,580 78 Total current expenditure, Similkameen District Slocan District ($57,227.21). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs : General Road Foreman, A. L. Levy, salary $2,160, expenses $390.10 Clerk, W. K. Gunn, salary $1,200, expenses $9 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $23,100.92 Carried forward 43.264 72 $1,854,813 06 $348,090 50 O 268 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. service. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Slocan District—Continued. Brought forward ,S54,S13 06 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous: Angell Hardware Store, $37.62; P. Angrig- non, $25.25; Arrow Lakes News, $20.48; Arrow Lakes Produce & Cannery Association, 80c; W. J. Banting, $12.40; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $235; B.C. Telephone Co., $1.65; R. Buerge, $7.90; Burton Farmers' Co-op. Association, $97.10; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $103.17; C.P.R. Co., $99.36; W. Clough, $122.85; S. Denison, $18; C. Dilley, $18.25; Dominion Express Co., $19.98; Dominion Government Telegraphs, 20c ; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $17; S. J. Faucher, $5; F. Fouchier, $5.25 ; J. Gardner, $1; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $192.55; A. J. Graham, $82.54; Green Bros., Burden & Co., $873.70; G. T. Store, $13.80; G. Hamilton, $6.15; S. J. Harlow, $20; J. C. Harris, $10.11; C. L. Hiltz, $2.50; T. H. Hoben, $134.27; J. R. Humphris, $69.94; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $65.23; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $3.25; King's Printer, $61.98; E. W. Kopecki & Co., $4.35; P. Letke- man, $2; Lingle & Johnson, $296.14; S. M. Maysmith, $20.55; McLeod & Dority, $18; McNab & Menzies, $50; T. McNeish, $80.14; Nakusp Co-op. Society, $4.05; Nakusp Lumber Co., $190.47; C. F. Nelson, $2.30; Nelson Hardware Co., $56.50; postage, $59; D. F. Peters, $7; J. Riley, $33;, L. W. Sells, $4; J. A. Slade, $5.35; H. Smith, $16.50; J. B. Smith, 60c; P. Swan, $2.10; J. Teir, $10.40; J. Thomson, $9.35: S. J. Towgood, $10.50; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $9.12; A. A'alayer, $3; J. H. Vestrup, $102.85; H. Wallbaum, $9.50; E. A. AValton, $16.57: M. E. West. $8; White Pine Lumber Co., $67.10; H. AVilson, $3.15; Wilson's, Ltd., $66.60; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., $15.68 $ 30,428 17 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $10,731.21 Miscellaneous: Angell Hardware Store, $12.60; E. J. Bangs, $22; Bainbridge Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,587.46; W. J. Banting, 30c.; A. H. Blakemore, $15.75; R. Buerge, $17.80; Burton Farmers' Co-op. Association, $28; C.P.R. Co.. $758.48; AV. Clough, 54c; J. P. Coats, $93.80; AV. R. Cole- grave, $4; R. J. Dodds, $32.50; Dominion Express Co., $15.70; Edgewood Lumber Co., Ltd., $155.80; G. D. Friesen, $1.60; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $30.97; A. J. Graham, $1,225.96; A. H. Green, $866; J. M. Hawthorn, $77.25; G. Heaton. $50; T. H. Hoben, $4.05; J. R. Humphris, $14.15; R. W. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $20; E. W. Kopecki & Co., $3.90; Lingle & Johnson, $175.44; M. Mar- Carried foncard $ 30,428 17 $1,854,813 06 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 269 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 251. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Slocan District—Continued. Brought forward . $ 30,428 17 $1,854,813 06 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. JIaintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. shall, $2; McLeod & Dority, $62.50; Nelson Hardware Co., $94.35; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $10.20 ; Rawlings & LaBrash, $6,665.41; Redlands Trading Association, Ltd., $1.70; C. H. Rollins, $80; H. Smith. $9.90; P. Swan, $7.10; J, Tait, $10.55; J. Teir, $10.15; J. Thomson, $8.50; Vancouver Engineering AVorks, Ltd., $1,458.29; J. H. A'estrup. $70.26; White Pine Lumber Co., $911.50; AA'ilson's, Ltd., $55.36; Wood-A'allance Hardware Co., Ltd., $16.53 25,419 56 Protection of River-banks: Carpenter Creek: Angell Hardware Store, $22.89; P. Angrignon, $9; Dominion Express Co., 45c; T. H. Hoben, $2; pay-lists, labour and team-work, $819.52 Eagle Creek: C.P.R. Co., 65c; pay-lists, labour and teamwork, $240.01 Inonoaklin River: AV. J. Loughery, $65; J. Thomson, $14.65; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., $28.34; pay-lists, labour and team-work, $30 Sandon Flume: Black & Cameron, $13.15; C.P.R. Co., $7.80; Nakusp Lumber Co., $37.52; S. J. Towgood, $1.50; pay-lists, labour and team-work, $87 1,379 48 Total current expenditure, Slocan District , 57,227 21 South Okanagan District ($40,842.21). Roads and Streets : Alaintenance and Repairs: General Road Foremen: S. T. Elliott, salary $2,160, expenses $795.75; AL Byrne, salary $1,400 Clerks: R. I. Edwards, salary $60; M. H. Blackey, salary $75;' D. AV. Crowley, salary $812 Stenographer, D. M. Sworder, salary $150 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $22,673.11 Aliscellaneous: A. L. Alpangh. $23.87; N. Bentley, $60.37 Black AIountain Irrigation District, $3 ; H. G Blair. $350.97; B.C. Equipment Co.. Ltd. $79.50; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd.. $685.60 A. J. Cameron, $4.37; Canadian Fairbanks Alorse Co., Ltd.. $147.89; C.P.R. Co.. $56.22 A. Cather, $2.75; D. Chapman & Co., Ltd. $33.25; Crystal Garage, $96.05; F. A. Dobbin $29.72; Dominion Express Co., $41.17 Dominion Government Telegraphs, $1.80 ; Dunn & Runcie, $81.40; A. B. Elliott, $2; T. Elliott $16.10; Ford Service Garage, $534.12; H. N Carried foncard ,912,040 27 $ 348,090 50 O 270 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. South Okanagan District—Continued. Brought forward $1,912,040 27 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Gahan, $22; W. R. Glenn & Son, $59.60; AL Gordon, $2; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co.. Ltd., $265.22; F. AV. Groves, $10; W. Haug & Son, $163.36; L. A. Hayman, $10; A. E. Hewlett. $13.50; L. D. Hitchner, $15; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $167.51; Jenkins Co., Ltd., $4; City of Kelowna, $25.54; Kelowna Carriage AArorks, $66.60; Kelowna Courier, $39.84; Kelowna Furniture Co., $3.30; Kelowna Saw Mill Co., Ltd., $1,20.15; G. R. C. Kerr, $4.50; Kerr, Ltd., $162.30; King's Printer. $12.21; Leckie , Hardware, Ltd.. $50.76; T. Luckett, $6.56; L. Mills, $10.80; Morrison-Thompson Hardware, $171.34; Jlussen's, Ltd., $22.80; H. E. McCall, $3.75; B. McDonald, $981.62; S. Ale- Kay, $4; Naramata Supply Co., Ltd., $11.30; Oil Shop, $697.80; Okanagan Garage & Livery, $3.15 ; Okanagan Telephone Co., $102.40; Okanagan United Growers, $47.32; F. R. O'Neil, $13.15; Peaehland General Store, $479.77; postage, $43; H. Read. $231.30; J. Reid. $203.50; Reid & Smith, $73.15; J. Rossi, $75; AV. G. Scott, $5.25; C. Schwass, $8.25; Scurrah Bros., $75.25; S. M. Simpson, $5.50; A. J. Smith Garage Co., $1,139.90; M. Smith. $6.15; Soldiers' Settlement Board. $4; Stark Supply Co.. $139.85; Summerland Garage, $7.05; Summerland Lumber Co.. $8.55; G. W. Sutherland, $1.50; Sutherland. Garage, $5; W. Thompson, $90; Thompson & Cope, $10.25; T. Treadgold, $18.25; AV. R. Trench, $2.50; H. C. Whittaker, $15.10; H. Williams, $29.32; Winfield Store, $14.26 $36,361 04 By refunds, Primary and Secondary Highways..$860 48 By transferred to "Highway Loan Act" 791 95 Bv refunds 9 24 1,661 Bridges: Slaintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $3,837.75 Miscellaneous: H. G. Blair, $28.35; D. Chapman & Co., Ltd., $17; Community Lumber Co., Ltd., $13.85; F. A. Dobbin, $89.23; Dominion Express Co., $2.10; Dunn & Runcie, $8.25; Harvey & Elsey, $17.65; Jenkins Co., Ltd., $20; Kelowna Saw Alill Co., Ltd., $1,598.90; T. Lawson, Ltd., $17.50; AIorrison-Thompson Hardware Co., Ltd., $329.76; S. H. McLellan, $50.80; Penticton Saw Mill, Ltd.. $28; C. AV. Rounds, $5; T. AV. Smith, $40; F. Thornlow, $ 34,699 37 Curried forward . $ 34,699 37 $1,912,040 27 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 271 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC AVORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. South Okanagan District,—Continued. Brought forward $ 34,699 37 $1,912,040 27 34S,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $13.50; J. R. Tacey & Son, $22.50; Winfield Store, $2.70 6,142 84 Total current expenditure, South Okanagan District .... South Vancouver District ($8,360.43). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, E. R. Taylor, salary $875, expenses $191.40 Stenographer, E. R. Sclater, salary $65 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $138.25 A-Kscellaneous : B.C. Telephone Co., $16.24; Corporation of District of Burnaby, $4,652.54; Burr Office Supplies, $12.50; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $16.50 King's Printer. $7.20; AV. H. Lawrence $16.20; N. H. McQuarrie, $40; postage, $25 Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., 75c; S. T Rippington, $15; Sipprell-Ralston, Ltd., $5.48 Corporation of District of South Vancouver, $2,354.32; Valley Motor Co.. Ltd., $21.90 40,842 21 By refunds. Primary and Secondary Roads $8,453 28 92 85 $ 8,360 43 Total current expenditure, South A'ancouver District—. Trail District ($69,250.31). Roads and Streets : Maintenance and Repairs: General Road Foreman, P. J. Gallagher, salary $1,875, expenses $277.25 Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $33,088.83 Miscellaneous: J. T. Andrews, $8; AV. Barrett. $5; D. IL Bayley, $16.25; Bennett's, Ltd., $71.24; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $1,040; G. N. Brown, $3.90; Brunswick Lumber Co., Ltd., $34.24; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $139.75; J. H. Campbell, $20; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $273.82; Canadian Oil Companies, Ltd., $900.33; C.P.R. Co., $282.10; G. D. Christie, $5; J. H. Clelland, $6; Cleveland Tractor Co., $13.60; Collector of Customs. $26.41; A. Cruickshank, $5.50; J. Daly, $45.50; H. C. Davis, $124.10; W. Desjardins, $12.25; Diamond T Truck Co., $63.46; Dominion Express Co., $135.66; Donaldson Mills Co., $5.40; M. Dowmie, $14; Edgewood Lumber Co., Ltd., $21; Federal Alotor Co., Ltd., $849.95; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $384.37; P. Goggin, $3.95; Carried foncard 8,360 43 $1,961,242 91 $ 348,090 50 O 272 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Votef SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—'Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Trail District—Continued. Brought forward $1,961,242 91 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $14.50; A. J. Harris, $4.60; J. Holland, $1; C. Holt, 90c; C. S. Horsfield, $37.95; Howe Electric Co., $6; Hudson's Bay Co., $1; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $108.43; W. Jackson, $3; Jones & Dill, $1.6; H. R. Kitto, $1; A. G. Lambert Co., $244.54; J. Learmouth, $1; J. W. Linebaugh, $1; W. H. Lord, $13.75; Mackenzie, AVhite & Dunsmuir, Ltd., $37.88; J. Marsden, $60; I. Alinion, $13.50; F. R. McCharles, $144; AL L. McKinnon, $25.75; Nelson Auto Co., $464.18; Citv of Nelson, $19.30; Nelson Hardware Co., $496.13; Nelson Iron Works. Ltd., $2.40; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $36.16; Nelson • Welding Shop. $4: T. Ody. $62.52; Old's Stage, $6.25; Pattison Alotors, Ltd., $108.55; S. P. Pond, $250; W. A. Powne, $2; Pradolini Bros., $33; M. Proctor, $125; P. J. Rahal, $114.74; J. E. Read, $700; A. E. Richards, $1.50; Robertson & Co., $5.65; Salmo Meat Market, $31.56; Salmo Trading Co., $3.75; Salmon Valley Lumber Co., $15.8.8; R. Sapples. $100; A. Sherman, $5; Smedley's Garage, $208.30; R. B. Sooman, $22; H. G. Starr, $42.80; C. E. Stiff, $3; Sullivan Machinery Co., $28.50; W. A. Talbot, $14; Trail Garage Co., Ltd., $52.15; Trail Mercantile Co., $102.62; Trail Second Hand Store, $10; K. Verzuh, $60; Wagstaff Hardware Co., $1.95; J. L. Webster, $2.50; AA'est Kootenay Power & Light Co., $13.15; AVestern Grocers, Ltd., $79.55; West Transfer Co., $63.81; N. Wilmes, $30.25; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., $83.51; J. D. Yeatman & Co., $15.05 $ 43,908 37 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs : Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $12,654 Aliscellaneous: Bainbridge Lumber Co., Ltd., $982.44; Z. Barisoff, $22; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd.. $73.51: Brunswick Lumber Co., Ltd., $759.96; Canadian National Railways. $26.09; C.P.R. Co., $378.98; Canadian Oil Companies, Ltd., $85.35; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd.. $62.92; G. Cathcart, $10.50; City Cab Co., $2; H. C. Davis, $8; Dominion Express Co.. $8.45; Edgewood Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,613.39 ; . W. J. Farmer, $4.35; W. Fleming. $1.25; J. French, $5.04; G.N. Railway. $89.20; J. W. Hadikin, $101.52; C, Holt, 90c; R. W. Hunt & Co.. Ltd., $43; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $86.51; A. G. Lambert Co., $952.04; J. Learmouth, $2; Lingle & Johnson, $58.52; W. H. Lord. $14; I. Alinion, $38.90; McCharles & AIcDougall, $4,611.29; Citv of Nelson, $65.75 ; Nelson Auto Co., $116.S0; Nelson Hardware Co., $435.81; Carried foncard $ 43,908 37 $1,961,242 91 $ 348,090 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 273 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves:—Continued. Trail District—Continued. Brought forward . $ 43,908 37 $1,961,242 91 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Nelson Iron Works, Ltd., $43.10; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $10; News Publishing Co., Ltd.. $9.20; Prince Rupert Boat House, $262.13 ; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd.,' $903.08; Salmo Meat Market, $152.90; Salmo Trading Co., Ltd., $332.31; Salmon Valley Lumber & Pole Co., $35.90; R. Sapples, $100.50; Smedley's Garage, $66.75; Stevenson & McDougall, $1.50; Trail Mercantile Co., $24.30; Watts & Co., Ltd., $42.56; West Transfer Co., $24.16; AVood-Vallance Hardware Co., $19.08 25,341 94 Total current expenditure, Trail District ... Yale District ($68,002.72). Roads and Streets: Maintenance and Repairs: Assistant District Engineer, H. C. Anderson, salary $2,280, expenses $814.15 Stenographer, AL E. Willgoose, $900 Pay lists, labour and team-work, $28,652.03 Miscellaneous: J. H. Anthony, $73.55; F. Armstrong. $5; Armstrong's Department Store, $1,680.07; Ashcroft Tire Hospital, $2.50; AL C. Baillie, $595.90 ; R. F. Barrett. $673 ; Barrett's Garage, $676.93; Battery House, Ltd., $6; C. A. Big- ney, $66; S. Boyd, $6; Brett & Elgie, $33.97 ; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $3,011.41; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $20; Buchanan & Wilband, $24.24; E. E. Burr, $196; Burr Office Supplies, $4.08; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $97.77 ; C.P.R. Co., $70 ; City Transfer, $3.75 ; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $4.18; H. S. Cleasby, $24.50; W. & D. Clemes, $216.20; J. L. Coles, $1.45; J. Colvin, $6.75; R. Dale, $5.50; B. Dodding, $350; Dominion Express Co., $17.59; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $47.26; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd.. $26.36; M. Dumond, $154.23; F. Eagles, $4.30; Electric Blue Print Co., $11.20; W. J. Ellis & Co., $118.15; Evans, Coleman & Evans, $196.82; W. B. Ewart, $1; W. E. Ford, $8.50; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $713.30; A. M. Fraser, $4.01; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $103.35; T. I. Gibson. $98.70; J. Gledson, $30; L. Grahame, $59.40; G.N. Railway, $59.50; W. Green, $7.50; J. A. Guichon, $367.60; Guichon Ranch, $375; A. Hardy, $3.50; Harrison Lake Lumber Co., $19.08; Harvey-Bailey, Ltd., $236.25; W. C. Hembroff, $32.45; C. Hensman, $2.50; G. H. Hewitt Co., Ltd., $2.63; J. Holm, $32.50; J. Hudson, $6; W. Hutchinson, $68; Imperial Oil, Ltd., Carried forard 69,250 31 !,030,493 22 $ 348,090 50 18 O 274 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Yale District—Continued. Brought forward $2,030,493 22 $ 348,090 50 Roads and Streets—Continued. Maintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $808.04; C. James, $5; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $20.55; Kamloops Harness Co., $1.25; W. H. Kane, $9; Kamloops-AIerritt Stage, $11; Corporation of District of Kent, $692.87; Kettle Valley Railway, $24.16; A. Kilby, $20.85; J. L. King, $46.11; King's Printer, $61.66; J. Kirby, $2; J. W. Kirby, $30; Law- son & Whelen, $10.25; AV. Lewis. $5.40; Lillie's Garage, $57.34; A. F. Loring, $2S2.50; Lytton AVater Supply Co., Ltd., $6; W. H. Manning, $7.70; Matheson Bros., $46; T. Medori, $22: J. A. Menzies. Ltd., $160.52; City of Merritt, $38.30; Alerritt Garage, $110.55; Merritt Lumber Yard, $14.53 ; Merritt Tire Hospital, $27.50; Alerritt Transfer, $309.40; Middlesboro Collieries, Ltd., $10; Model Liverv Barn, $9; Modern Motor Co., Ltd., $207.45 ; Alonarch Tractors, Ltd., $13.86 ; Morley-Pauline Rubber Co., $200.66; Alussen's. Ltd., $191.75; J. McDonald, $19.50; C. McIntosh, $50.62 ; Mcintosh & Baillie, $24.65; J. McKay, $11.25; P. McLean, $24; AlcLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $183.03 ; R. A. McMordie, $9; W. MeNair, $137.44; M. AIcRae, $28; National Steel Car Corporation, Ltd.. $11.39; Nicola Lake Stores, $10.48; Nicola Pine Mills, Ltd., $181.54; Nicola Valley Garage, $309.64; Nicola Valley Meat Market, $7; Patterson- Theal Lumber Co., Ltd., $27.21; I. Pocock, $16.94; R. Pope, $3.10; Pope & Small, $1; postage, $34; Public AVorks Garage, $151.67; W. F. Quinville, $40; A. G. Rebagliati, $30.25; G. Rebagliati, $30; P. Rebagliati, $24.70; J. Reynolds, $14; H. E. Richardson, $100.27; J. H. Richmond, $3.10; F. Riley, $107.25; A. B. Roberts, $17.50; A. AL Ruddick. $11.87; St. George's School, $106.05; Savona Orchards, Ltd., $11.22 ; F. Seward, $27.30 ; G. Slater, $5 ; J. P. Small, $10.05; J. AV. Smith, $5; Soldiers' Settlement Board, $100; Steffens Bros., $3.50; Stewart-Warner Products Service Station, $4.50 ; Summerland Lumber Co., Ltd.. $12.34 ; R. Taylor, $27.10; J. P. Thomas, $50; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $76.03; G. A'etlesen, $15.62; A. C. Vincent, $80.78; Westminster Iron Works. $45.06; E. R. AVilliams, $33.64; T. Wilson, $28.75; W. Wilson, $46; T. Wilson & Co., $3.60; T. Yamelst, $10 $ 49,092 75 Bridges: Maintenance and Repairs: Pay-lists, labour and team-work, $13,171.47 Miscellaneous: Armstrong's Department Store, $62.99; H. C. Anderson, $49.43; M. C. Baillie, $6.50; R. F. Barrett, $40.95; B.C. Mills Timber & Trading Co., Ltd., $853.50; G. O. Buchanan, Carried forward $ 49,092 75 $2,030,493 22 $ 34S.090 50 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Yale District—Continued. Brought foncard $ 49,092 75 $2,030,493 22 $ 348,090 50 Bridges—Continued. Alaintenance and Repairs—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $35.52; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $94.91; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co.. Ltd., $80.29; Canadian National Railways, $328.15; C.P.R. Co., $306.17; AV. & D. Clemes, $76.55; R. S. Coldwell, $8.30; Dominion Express Co., $1; M. Dumond, $58.83; Earl's Court Fruit Co., $10; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $42.45; O. G. Gallaher, $11.65; T. I. Gibson, $16; J. A. Guichon, $11.55; W. Greenlees, $145.35: C. Hawkins, $12; Hope Lumber Co., Ltd., $145.01; G. Howarth, $68; A. E. Howse Co., Ltd., $52.59; J. Hudson, $6.35; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $156.88; Kamloops-JIerritt Stage, $5; Kawkawa Lumber Co., Ltd., $142.20; Kettle Valley Railway, $16.84; J. Kilby, $6; Lawson & Whelen, $9.50; Lillie's Garage & Machine Shop, $23.09; J. A. Aienzies, Ltd., $131.84; Menzies Hardware Co., Ltd., $56.43; Merritt Lumber Yard, $180.97 ; Merritt Transfer, $47 ; J. MacPherson, $2.10 ; AV. H. McEwan. $62.50; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $34.14; MeNair & Graham, Ltd., $425.35; A. S.. Nichol, $412.07; Nicola Livery Stables, $148; Nicola Pine Mills. Ltd., $489.39; Nicola Valley Garage, $4.75; Public AVorks Garage, $6.64; A. G. Rebagliati, $38.50; F. Seward, $3.94; Spencer & Stout, $11; Summerland Lumber Co., Ltd., $78; R. Trodden, $172.05; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd.. $83.38; A'ancouver Engineering Works, $116.20 18,559 27 Protection of River-banks: ALU Creek Channel: Armstrong's Department Store, $15.10; pay- lists, labour, $117 Nicola River: Armstrong's Department Store, $12.60; pay- list, labour and team-work, $206 350 70 Total current expenditure, Yale District 6S,002 72 Bridges Generally. A. H. Blakemore, $76.13; Bainbridge Lumber Co., Ltd., $5.200.55; J. Coughlan & Sons, Ltd., $6,582.23; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $3.23; R. W. Hunt & Co., Ltd.. $183; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $8.95; A. H. Jlavnard, $2.52; J. R. Tacey & Son. $798; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $5,979.06 $ 18,833 67 Total expenditure, Bridges Generally 18,833 67 Road Machinery. 3. W. Armstrong (addition to salary), $300; J. W. Armstrong, $806.07; Begg Alotor Co., Ltd., $872.20; B.A. Paint Co., $3.01; B.C. Equipment Co.. Ltd., Carried foncard $2,117,329 61 $ 348,090 50 O 276 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 251. Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves—Continued. Road Machinery—Continued. Brought forward $2,117,329 61 $ 348.090 50 $5,513.99; C.P.R. Co., $114; A. AV. Carter, $1,532.60; T. F. Dawson, $800; Federal Alotor Co., Ltd., $3,214.23; Ford Alotor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $12,462.97; Hanson Garage, $1,179.53; Jameson & Willis, Ltd., $2,350; Mussen's, Ltd., $1,273.05; Alac- Innis Garage, $983.55; National Alachinery Co., Ltd., $3,415.19; Nelson Auto Co., $598.03; " B.C. University Loan Act, 1920," sec. 7 (o), $2,350; Pacific Tractor & Plow Co., $10.932.85; J. F. Stainton, $140; AVest Transfer Co., $51.81; pay-lists, $28 $ 48,921 08 Total expenditure, Road Alachinery 48,921 08 Maintenance and Upkeep of fjauncli " I'll Away." Albion Stove Works, Ltd., $18.30; Armstrong Bros., $608.10; A. B. Ball, $1.60; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $24.69; Heriot Bay Hotel & Store, $1.75; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $166.32; D. T. Jones, $55; H. O. Kirkham & Co., Ltd., $266.43; local butchers, $2; E. B. Alarvin & Co., $94.92; Aiitchell & Duncan. $3; Jlore Light, Ltd., $40.05; H. G. Phillips, $213.50; Rithet Consolidated, Ltd., $31.20; T. J. Sauvary. $1,126.20; Shell Co. of California, $179.73; Sidney Trading Co., Ltd., $112.48; D. Spencer, Ltd., $57.27; Weiler Auto Supply House, $5.45; F. Winterburn, $50.32 $ 3,058 31 Total expenditure, Launch " I'll Away " 3,058 31 Incidentals. B.C.E.R. Co., $96.46; B.C. AVeekly Press, Ltd., $29.40; C.P.R. Co., $3.10; Chilliwack Progress, $14.40; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $27.90; Columbian Co., $19.08; Comox Argus Co., Ltd., $12.48; Cow7ichan Leader P. & P. Co., Ltd., $11.52; Country Life in B.C., $28; Cumberland Islander, $9.24 ; Thos. Davidson Alanufacturing Co.. Ltd., $66; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $778.11; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $694.35; King's Printer, $3,261.90; Ladysmith Chronicle, $12.48; Lands Department, $590.08; A. H. Maynard, $20.50; Port Alberni P. & P. Co.. Ltd., $9.36; Reliable Transfer, $4.50; Sidney & Islands Review, $7.50; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $30.40; Vancouver Province, $67; Vancouver Sun, $75.60; Vancouver World, $66.20; Western Canadian Motorist, $75; F. J. Williams, $6.21 $ 6,016 77 Total expenditure, Incidentals 6,016 77 Total expenditure, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves 2,175,325 77 Summary. Roads and Streets $1,427,273 63 Bridges 675.728 26 Wharves 19,821 83 Protection of River-banks.— 43,426 97 Launch " I'll Away " 3,058 31 Incidentals 6.016 77 Total $2,175,325 77 Carried forward $2,523,416 27 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 277 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. Brought forward $2,523,416 27 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders. Subsidies and Maintenance: Barnston Island Ferry ($1,629.55). Ferryman G. Nisbitt $ 1,080 00 Miscellaneous: Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., $34.68; H. Christian, $54; Cormack & Annand. $39.77; F. Cudmore $12; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $259.08; James & JlcClughan, Ltd., $86.23; Alainland Navigation Co., Ltd., $3; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $60.79 549 55 $ 1,629 55 Bridge River Ferry ($350). Ferryman A. Beaubien 350 00 Columbia River, Castlegar Ferry ($3,864.06). Ferryman J. Davidson $ 1,420 00 Pay-list , 721 06 Miscellaneous: Bennet's, Ltd., $2.55; B.C. Telephone Co., $96.83; Canadian Auto & Electric Supply Co., $1.95; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., $4.41; Canadian Oil Companies, $907.99; Canadian Wire & Cable Co., Ltd., $220.32; J. Davidson, $33.35; Dominion Express Co., $1.20; Edgewood Lumber Co., Ltd., $36.53; AV. J. Farmer, $5; Hipperson Hardware Co., $23.35; Nelson Hardware Co., $203.14; Nelson Iron AVorks, Ltd., $96.07; Pass Creek Farm & Timber Lands, $11.16; P. J. Rahal, $27; Trail Mercantile Co., $3.50; West Transfer Co., $43.55 ; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $5.10 1,723 00 3,864 06 Columbia River, Donald Ferry ($353.41). Pay-list $ 254 69 Miscellaneous: L. Bell, $14.60; C.P.R. Co., $3.26; Columbia River Lumber Co., $43.11; Dominion Express Co., $4; A. C. Hamilton, $2; Mussen's. Ltd., $26.20; D. R. Rolston, $2.75; C. A. Warren, $1.80; J. H. Woods, $1 : 98 72 Columbia River, Goldstream Ferry ($416). Ferryman T. Aialoney $ 400 00 Pay-list 16 00 353 41 416 00 Flagstone Ferry (Brulotte), ($58.25). Pay-list 58 25 Francois Lake Ferry ($6,315.02). Ferryman B. Little $ 1,650 00 Pay-list 1,771 11 ' Miscellaneous: Akerberg, Thomson & Co., Ltd.. $2; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., $95.25; CN. Railway Co., Carried forward $ 3,421 11 $ 6,671 27 $2,523,416 27 0 278 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AVORKS—Continued. . 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought forward : $ 3,421 11 $ 6,671 27 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. Francois Lake Ferry—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. $54.60; City Transfer, 50c ; Collector of Customs, $30; Dittmer & Robb, $12.50; Dominion Govern ment Telegraphs, $30; A. AV. Edge Co.. $87.37; O. Hamre, $15.75; Hatt Bros., $114.64; Howe & McNulty, $92.64; J. Hunter. $44.50; Im perial Oil, Ltd., $1,610.83; R. R. Jeffrey, $11.82; T. M. Jeffrey, $29,46; F. R. Keefe, $9.54; A. AV. LePage Supply Co., $16.51; F. W. Nolte & Co., $14; North Francois Hardware, $55.36; Pacific Cartage Co., $14.86; Prince Rupert Drydock & Shipyard, $63.78; I. E. Prosser, $8.15; Short Cartage Co., $335.42; Smithers Garage, $6.45; Vivian Gas Engine Works, $67.91; E. Wood- worth, $70.07 2,893 91 1 6,315 02 Fraser River, Alexandria Ferry ($1,928.07) Ferryman C. Moffitt $ 1.080 00 Pay-list 606 00 Miscellaneous: Cowan Hardware Co., $3.25; W. T. Ewing, $21.75; Gibson's, Ltd., $8.98; Johnston Bros., $37.50; JIarshall-AVells B.C., Ltd., $3.43; E. B. Alarvin & Co., $3.19; C. Aioffitt (Airs.), $31.50; J. Morrison, $7.10; J. McCausa, $4; McLennan, JlcFeely & Co., Ltd., $113.44; P.G.E. Railway, $22.09; Pinchbeck & MacNaughton, $1; Quesnel Garage, 60c; H. Reed, $5.60; AA'. Webster, $10 273 43 $ 1,959 43 By refunds .... 31 36 -- 1,928 07 Fraser River, Agassiz-Rosedale Ferry ($12,072.16). Ferryman R. J. Aluirhead $ 398 25 Captain D. Patterson 1.920 00 Engineer J. H. AVilson 1.680 00 Pay-list .. 3,132 00 Miscellaneous: Anderson & Lusby, $7.10; M. R. Archibald, $80.67 ; H. J. Barber, $2.50 ; Burr Office Supplies Co., $4; R. Buston, $22.50; J. Cannon, $525; Chilliwack Garage, $1; Collector of Customs, $30; Crane, Ltd., $1.65; Cunningham Hardware Co., Ltd.. $20.45; R. G. Henderson, $47.05; S. * Hughes. $48.05; H. Hull, $43.85; J. C. Hutchi son, $49.35; Imperial Oil. Ltd., $1,718; Kaw- kawa Lumber Co., $19.16; Menzies Hardware Co., Ltd., $269.85; A. G. Moulday, $1.95; Moulton Electric Co., $2.98; AlcLennan. Jlc Feely Co., Ltd., $120.40; AlcNair & Graham, Ltd., $57.62; Nicholson, Ltd., $45; D. Patterson, $48; postage, $12.32; Pumps & Pow7er, Ltd., $60; Queensboro' Shipyards. $292.30; F. AV. Reid, $53; Robertson Bros., $12.75; Semple & Semple, $9.50; C. C. Snowdon, $10.41; Union OU Co. of Carried forward $ 7,130 25 $ 14,914 36 $2,523,416 27 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 279 Vote SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought foncard $ 7,130 25 $ 14,914 36 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. Fraser River, Agassiz-Rosedale Ferry—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Canada, Ltd., $411.82; Westminster Iron Works, $863.68; J. H. Wilson, $48.25; Wilson Studio, $1.75 4,941 91 12,072 16 Fraser River, Big Bar Ferry ($1,120.42). Ferrymen: W. Bunnage $796 55 J. Jones $95 70 R. Calder 7 75 $ 900 00 Pay-lists 46 75 Miscellaneous: F. AV. Engeman, $4.05; R. Fraser, $9.89; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $159.73.... 173 67 1,120 42 Fraser River, Chilliwack—Harrison Ferry ($1,200). Ferryman H. Cartmell 1,200 00 Fraser River, High Bar Ferry ($1,550.01). Ferryman W. J. McDonald $ 900 00 Pay-list 317 86 Miscellaneous: S. S. Boyd, $35.30; H. G. Coldwell, 50c; E. Dougherty, $8; M. Dumond, $87.15; F. AV. Engeman, $7.55; R. Fraser, $26.57; A. McEwen, $5 ; P. McAlaster, $7.35 ; P.G.E. Railway, $3.78 ; C. Pollard, $8.50; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $129.70; AA'estern Canada Ranching Co., Ltd., $12.75 332 15 1,550 01 Fraser River, Ladner-W'oodward Ferry ($30,330.17). Captains: J. A. Herling..$2,127 50 A. McLellan ....$92 50 $ 2,220 00 Engineer L. Robson 2,160 00 Pay-list 10,422 61 Miscellaneous: Allard & Hansen, $38.60; Anderson & Lusby, $13.12; T. Beaumont, $25.60; Belyea & Co., Ltd., $2; B. H. Benham, $25.10; B.C. Auto Top Co., $25; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $22.20; B.C. Telephone Co., $3; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $25.20; O. Browne, $31.20; Burr Office Supplies Co.. $3.06; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $5.84; Clement & Lambert, $124.51; Columbian Co., Ltd., $39; Country Life in B.C., $14; R. A. Cowan, $53.53; J. Creeden, $25.25; Cunningham Hardware Co., Ltd., $170.35; Delta Telephone Co., Ltd., $3.30; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $5; R. Fotheringham, $8.50; Fraser River Pile Driving Co., Ltd., $735.40; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $7,630.28; Harbour Commissioners, New AVestminster, $1; Harbour Carried forward $ 14,802 61 $ 30,856 95 $2,523,416 27 O 280 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. ^"ote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought foncard $ 14,802 61 $ 30,856 95 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. Fraser River, Ladner—Woodward Ferry—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Navigation Co., Ltd., $880; G. C. Hogg, $13.95; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $31.37; King's Printer, $10.03; Ladner Lumber, Ltd., $161.51; Lanning, Fawcett & Wilson, Ltd., $508.49; A. F. Lauder, $10; H. Mills, $24: Jlilne Alotor Shop, $9; W. M. McCloy & Co., $9.50; AIcDonald & Pilkington, $4; A. JIcLennan, $30; AIcLennan, McFeely &' Co., Ltd.. $7.56; A. AIcNeely, $50; Nicholson, Ltd., $101.50; P. R. Peele. $65; AV. H. Robinson, $21; L. M. Robson, $31.60; Ross & Howard Iron AVorks Co., Ltd.. $253.90; Simson, Balkwill & Co., Ltd.. $190.89; Star Ship Yard Co., $1,813.57; J. Stevens, $227.75; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $10.46; Vancouver Daily Province, $42; A'ancouver Engineering AVorks, $1,672.78; M. van Iderstine, $8; AVebb & Gifford, $228.06; Western Air Conditioning Corporation, Ltd., $32 ; White Star Motor Line, Ltd., $4; AVorld, Ltd., $45.60 15,527 56 30,330 17 Fraser River, Lytton Ferry ($1,345.31). Ferryman J. M. Johnson $ 900 00 Pay-list : : 282 00 Miscellaneous: Armstrong's Department Store, $5; B.C. Mills Timber & Trading Co., Ltd., $34.94; C.P.R. Co., $4.09; Dominion Express Co., $1.50; M. Dumond, $1.95; Kettle Valley Railway, 63c.; Alclntosh & Baillie, $8; A. G. Rebagliati, $26; B. Rebagliati, $3.75; R. Trodden, $47.25: Vancouver Engineering Works, $30.20 '.. 163 31 1,345 31 Fraser River, Macalister Ferry ($1,352.30). Ferryman H. Honeyburn $ 1,080 00 Pay-list 133 88 Miscellaneous: E. Ewing, $6.75; W. T. Ewing, $15; H. Honevburn, $4.50; Jovce & Johnston, $3; Marshall-AVells B.C., Ltd., $3.43; A. Miles, $1.50; A. Mitchell, 50c; McLennan, AIcFeely & Co., Ltd., $77.58; Nadeau & Leniham, $9.50; Vancouver Engineering Works, $16.66 138 42 1,352 30 Fraser River, McBride Ferry ($981.17). Ferryman J. Campbell $ 771 87 Pay-list 159 94 Miscellaneous: Goodman Supply Co., $7.90; JlcBride Trading Co., $38.46; F. G. AIcDonald, $3 49 36 981 17 Carried forward $ 64,865 90 $2,523,416 27 1 *^ 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 281 . 'v°ote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJ1ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought foncard $ 64,865 90 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. Fraser River, Mission Ferry ($12,335.53). Captain J. Walker $ 1,920 00 , Engineer J. Grant 1.6S0 00 Pay-lists 5,290 76 Miscellaneous: H. Alanson, $6.76; Barr Bros. Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $72.89; Canadian Junk Co., $50.08; F. Crawford, $300; T. E. Cutler, $52; Des- Brisay's Department Store, Ltd., $145.20; Domin ion Express Co., Ltd., $1.15; Gibson's. Ltd., $10; Hargitt Motors. Ltd., $309.83; R. G. Henderson, $251.66; Imperial Oil, Ltd.. $1,507.34 ; S. Jeans, $2; King's Printer, $32.50; J. H. Lawrence, $31.50; Alainland Navigation Co., Ltd., $7.70; Mission Gas & Storage Co., $33.50; P. & Al. Garage, $2; P. R. Peele, $35; postage, $9; River Lumber Yard, $40.54; Sankey & AVhite, $80.02; Star Shipyard Co., $120; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $210.10; W. J. Windebank, $2.25; F. AVood, $23.75; G. F. AVren, $108 3,444 77 12,335 53 Fraser River, Quesnel Ferry ($2,567.60). Ferrymen: M. Baker $1,013 20 F. Henry $34 80 $ 1,048 00 Pay-lists 1,184 00 Miscellaneous: Cowan Hardware Co., $21.80; E. & N. Rail . way Co., $3.12; Gibson's, Ltd., 87c.; Harry Boy (Indian), $60; Johnston Bros., 50c; Joyce & Johnston, $147.20; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $3.43; E. B. Marvin & Co., $3.18; J. Morrison, $7.15; McLennan, AIcFeely & Co., Ltd., $15.75; Pinchbeck & MaeNaughton, $24.85; Quesnel Garage, $2.10; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., , Ltd., $60.34; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $16.67 366 96 $ 2,598 96 By refunds 31 36 2,567 60 Fraser River, Soda Creek Ferry ($1,547.58) Ferryman A. Crowston $ 1,080 00 Pay-lists 213 50 Miscellaneous : E. C. Brower, $2.55; Cowan Hardware Co., $17.10; W. Crowston & Sons, $3.88; AV. G. Crow ston, $15.89; Gibson's, Ltd., $6.48; Johnston Bros., 50c; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $121.68; P.G.E. Railway Co., $2.56; F. AV. Pinchbeck, $6.90; Pinchbeck & MaeNaughton, $7; Soda Creek Roller Mills, $50.33; A'ancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $16.66; J. Williams, $2.55 254 08 1,547 58 Carried forward $ 81,316 61 $2,523,416 27 O 285 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued: 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought forward Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. Fraser River, Pavilion Ferry ($900). Ferrymen: J. Fletcher $39 36 J.Montgomery $860 64 $ 900 00 81,316 61 $2,523,416 27 900 00 Hall's Landing Ferry ($7,589.64). Ferryman T. S. Haggard $ 1.140 00 Pay-lists 304 77 Miscellaneous: A. L. Supply Co., $148.49; I. Arquette, $50; Bainbridge Lumber Co., $618.16; A. H. Blake- more, $5.25; Blondin & Thurgood, $2,023.70; E. G. Burridge & Son, $231.20; Canada Wire & Cable Co., $154.54; C.P.R. Co., $333.74; City Transfer Co., $32.81; Dominion Express Co., $13.25; Hafer Machine Co.. Ltd., $184.98; W. E. Hall, $20.75; D. Holten, $16.85; C. B. Hume & Co., $7.95; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $9.10; L. C. Alas- son, $472.92; J. B. McGaghran, $42; Nakusp Lumber Co., $49.06; Nelson Iron Works, Ltd., $1,568.90; O.K. Garage, $10.91; K. G. Olsson, $23.55 ; Revelstoke Review7 Publishing Co.. $7.68; Revelstoke Transfer, $12.40; R. H. Sawyer, $52.77; Simson, Balkwill & Co., $32.34; Sturdy Hardware Co., $10.85; H. Trussler, $6.52; Mrs.. Trussler, $2; AVest Kootenay Equipment Co., $2.20 6,144 87 Horsefly River, Woodjam Ferry ($235.95). Pay-list $ 78 49 Aliscellaneous: A. B. Campbell, $4.94; C. R. Carfrae, $7.75; L. J. Crosina, $2; Gibson's. Ltd., $19.80; N. A. Mackenzie. $19.90; A. Meiss. $17.50; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $3.68; P.G.E. Railway, 89c; Quesnel Blacksmith & Garage Shop, $3; J. Williams, $78 157 46 7,589 64 235 95 Isle de Pierre Ferry ($1,141.62). Ferryman H. G. Anderson ! Pay-lists Aliscellaneous: CN. Express $1,65; C.N. Railways, $22.96; A. Dixon, $11.60; J. Ferguson, $22.75; Leith Bros., $7.83; G. Little Lumber Yard, 50c; P. Moore, $10.90; N. J. McBride, $10; W. McLaren, $8.10; A. Al. Patterson, 50c; Taylor Bros., $62.20 ~ 330 00 652 63 15S 99 1.141 62 Pay-lists Aliscellaneous: Alice Arm Store, $12.75; Transfer, $60; Kitsault Ferry ($408.01). Freighting Co.. $31; Bruggy's T. W. Falconer, $13.10; Falconer C. P. Riel, $14.16 277 00 131 01 408 01 Carried foncard 91,591 83 $2,523,416 27 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 283 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF PUBLIC AVORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought forward $ 91,591 83 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. Kootenay River, Reclamation Farm Ferry ($1,971.88). Ferryman J. V. Lockhead $ 1,140 00 Pay-lists 243 74 Miscellaneous: Beattie-Oatway, Ltd., $1; Canyon City Lumber Co., Ltd., $20.42; Creston Auto & Supply, $2; Creston Service Garage, $65.25; A. C. B. Cooper, $11; E. H. Coppen, $5.25; Dominion Government Telegraphs, 75c.; Fairview Fuel Supply & Teaming Co., $9.01; G. Hendren, $14.65; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $145.38; I. Lewis, $80; H. S. McCreath, $21; Nelson Hardware Co., $60.65; Nelson Iron Works, $9.20; S. A. Speers, $37.25; H. C. Sutherland, $5.75; Union Supply Co., $8.75; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $90.83 58S 14 1,971 88 Nechako River, Braeside Ferry ($1,319.43). Ferryman H. Worthington $ 759 00 Pay-lists 435 38 Aliscellaneous: Canadian National Express, 90c.; Canadian National Railways, $1; Taylor Bros., $123.15.... 125 05 1,319 43 Nechako River, Fort Fraser Ferry ($1,005.60). Ferryman J. Kemp $ 780 00 Pay-lists 135 55 Aliscellaneous: W. Bunting, $6.55; Canadian National Express, $4; Canadian National Railways, $1.50; B. W. Irwin, $5.90; Taylor Bros., $40.65: N. B. Wallace, $10.15; W. W. AVhite, $21.30 90 05 1,005 60 Nechako River, Hulatt Ferry ($1,358.41). Ferryman J. Brown $ 619 99 Pay-lists ! : 400 01 Miscellaneous: Canadian National Express, $7.40; Canadian National Railways, $S.71; J. Ferguson, $16; G. Little Lumber Yards, $164.70; R. M. Patterson, $51; T. P. Smithers, $5; Taylor Bros., $67.90; H. Zogas, $17.70 338 41 1,358 41 Nechako River, No. 3 Indian Reserve Ferry ($1,370.82). Ferryman J. Burton $ 880 00 Pay-lists 443 66 Miscellaneous: A. P. Anderson, $3.32; Canadian National Railways, $5.15; J. Johnson, $7.50; Leith Bros., $23.29; Northern Hardware Co., $7.90 47 16 1,370 82 Carried foncard $ 98,617 97 $2,523,416 27 O 284 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought forward $ 98,617 97 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. North Thompson. River, Avola Ferry ($861.61). Ferryman J. Maciejko $ 720 00 Pay-lists 85 50 Aliscellaneous: AV. J. Ellis & Co., $4.70; Kamloops Lumber Co., $47.16 ; A. Thomson, $2.10 ; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $2.15 56 11 861 61 North Thompson River, Black Pool Ferry ($1,079.59). Ferryman H. Bester $ 840 00 Pay-lists 176 99 Miscellaneous: N. S. Dalgleish, $5.81; Kamloops Lumber Co., $48.60; Canadian National Railways, $3.64; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $4.55 : 62 60 1,079 50 North Thompson River, Birch Island Ferry ($1,258.68). Ferryman T. J. McCracken $ 720 00 Pay-lists 197 50 Aliscellaneous: Canadian National Railways. $11.75; W. J. Ellis & Co., $3.75; G. Fennell, $257.68; A. Thompson, $36.65; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $31.35 341 18 1,258 68 North Thompson River, Chinook Gove Ferry ($969.38). Ferryman A. L. Foster $ 720 00 Pay-lists 194 75 Miscellaneous: Chinook Cove Lumber Co., $23.33; N. S. Dalgleish, $7.90; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $23.40 54 63 969 38 North Thompson River, Clearwater Ferry ($1,352.97). Ferryman AV. G. Harbv $ 960 00 Pay-lists 233 73 Aliscellaneous: Canadian National Express, 75c; Canadian National Railways, $31.64; AV. J. Ellis & Co., $3; G. Fennell, $20.35; A. Thomson. $6.70; H. Turner, $65; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $31.80 159 24 1,352 97 North Thompson River, McLure Station Ferry ($922.13). Ferryman G. Brown $ 780 00 Pay-lists 107 00 Aliscellaneous: Canadian National Railways, 53c; A. Thomson, $2; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $32.60 35 13 922 13 North Thompson River, Mount Olie Ferry ($1,254.46). Ferrymen: J. P. Harton $800 00 L. Harton $160 00$ 960 00 Pay-lists 236 75 Carried forward $ 1,196 75 $ 105,062 33 $2,523,416 27 J 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 285 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought foncard $ 1,196 75 $ 105,062 33 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. North Thompson River, Mount Olie Ferry—Continued. Miscellaneous: Canadian National Railways, $6.71; Wilcox- Hall Co., Ltd., $51 57 71 1,254 46 North Thompson River, Vavenby Ferry ($904.70). Ferryman D. Pridgeon $ 720 00 Pay-lists 144 75 Aliscellaneous: Canadian National Railways, 75c; W. J. Ellis & Co., $3.70; A. Thomson, $23.45; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $12.05 39 95 North Thompson River, Vinsulla Ferry ($960.52). Ferryman AV. J. Glanville $ 720 00 Pay-lists 182 87 Miscellaneous : N. S. Dalgleish, $1.65; Kamloops Lumber Co., $5.95 ; Public Works Garage, $27.10 ; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $22.95 57 65 Okanagan Lake, East Summerland Ferry ($3,260 00). Ferryman P. S. Roe $ 2,490 00 Miscellaneous: Okanagan Lake Boat Co., Ltd 770 00 Okanagan Lake, Kelowna-Westbank Ferry ($4,390.73). Ferryman L. A. Hayman $ 4,000 00 Pay-lists 118 50 Miscellaneous: H. G. Blair, $4; L. A. Hayman, $2 ; Kelowna Saw Mill Co., $231.65; Morrison-Thompson Hardware Co., $7.70; Vernon News P. & P. Co., $26.88 272 23 Parson Ferry ($610.74). Pay-lists $ 323 77 Aliscellaneous : C.P.R. Co., $6.50; Columbia River Lumber Co., $226.77; A. A. Gilmour, 60c; A. C. Hamilton, 50c; Marshall - Wells B.C., Ltd., $11.50; Alussen's, Ltd., $23.80; D. R. Rolston, $14 ; C. A. ■ Warren, $3.30 286 97 Peace River, Taylor's Flat Ferry ($2,049.06). Pay-lists $ 1,252 58 Aliscellaneous: H. G. Atkinson, $156.95; Cowart & Woolsey, $60; G. Denny, $1.50; C. Donis, $9; Gibson's, 904 70 960 52 3,260 00 4,390 73 610 74 Carried foncard $ 1,252 58 $ 116,443 48 $2,523,416 27 O 286 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought forward $ 1,252 58 $ 116,443 48 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. Peace River, Taylor's Flat Ferry—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Ltd., $254.25; Hudson's Bay Co., $99.18; H. F. Johnson, $64; Leith Bros., $19.25; D. Menard, $4.09; J. Peebles, $1; Thomson Hardware Co., $37.50; A'ancouver Engineering AA'orks. $37.50; O. C. Yates, $52.26 796 48 2,049 06 Quesnel River, Gravel's Ferry ($600). Ferryman J. Cantin 600 00 Shuswap Lake, Sorrento-Scotch Creek Ferry ($3,191.40). Ferryman :D. G. Poole $ 1,500 00 Pay-lists 287 00 Miscellaneous: Adams River Lumber Co.. Ltd., $1.10; J. Argyle, $122; C.P.R. Co., $2.02; N. S. Dalgleish, $9.75; Dominion Express Co., $3.28; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $60; E. L. Doolan, $13.10; Ideal Iron AVorks, Ltd., $183:62'; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., 71c ; Public Works Garage, $146.45; F. Svson, $741.35; A. Thomson, $7.10; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $113.92 1,404 40 3.191 40 Shuswap Ijake, Squilax Ferry ($1,295.99). Ferrymen: J. Burns $697.54 S. C. Wilkes..$240 00 D. Lindley 30 97 $ 968 51 Pay-lists — 179 62 Miscellaneous: F. Arnouse, $20; C.P.R. Co.. $3.34; W. J. Ellis & Co., $6; Kamloops Lumber Co., $14.39; Public Works Garage, $5.18; A, Thomson, $9.40; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $89.55 147 86 South Thompson River, Ducks Ferry ($920.25). Ferryman E. Parkes $ 780 00 Pay-list 103 75 Miscellaneous: N. S. Dalgleish, $1.45; W. J. Ellis & Co., $8.40; A. K. Taylor, $2.90; Wilcox-Hall Co., Ltd., $23.75 36 50 Stuart River, Fort St. James Ferry ($1,003.45). Ferryman J. Alexander $ 951 00 Pay-lists 37 50 Miscellaneous : Dickinson & Sons, $1.90; Hudson's Bay Co., $7.05; T. P. Smithers, $5; Taylor Bros., $1 14 95 1,295 99 920 25 1,003 45 Carried forward $ 125,503 63 $2,523,416 27 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 287 No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. . Brought forward $ 125,503 63 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. Stuart River, Stuart Siding Ferry ($334.35). Ferryman R. K. Finlaison $ 270 00 Pay-lists 11 50 Aliscellaneous: Canadian National Railways, $10.50; P.G.E. Railway Co., $25; Taylor Bros., $17.35 52 85 334 35 Skeena River, Cedarvale Ferry ($926.44). Ferryman W. Moberley $ 610 66 Pay-lists 178 75 Aliscellaneous : Howe & McNulty, $30.76 ; N. M. McLean, $56 ; S. E. Parker, Ltd., $8.09; T. R. Tomlinson, $42.18 137 03 926 44 Skeena River, Copper City Ferry ($2,012.09). Pay4ists $ 815 87 Miscellaneous : Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $295.70; Canadian National Express, $3.80; Canadian National Railways, $50.16; Hatt Bros., $31.96; Howe & McNulty, $29; J. Hunter, $354.01; T. J. Kirkpatriek, $131; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage, $8.01; G. Little, $37.90; Alussen's, Ltd., $29.90; N. M. McLean, $56; Philpott, Evitt & Co., $39.25; L. G. Skinner, $129.53 1,196 22 2,012 09 Skeena River, Hazelton Ferry ($5,213.27). Ferrymen: P. Enoch $663 54 S. Jones $161 66 $ 825 20 Pay-lists 2,881 94 Miscellaneous: Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $54.25; Canadian National Express, $1.55; Canadian National Railways, 50c; A. Chisholm, $47.85; R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd., $24.45; E. Eby, $11; A. E. Falconer, $177.96; Hatt Bros., $12.73; Howe & JlcNulty, $287.96; J. Hunter, $57.53; AV. J. Larkwortby. $1.50; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage Co., $66.80; G. Little Lumber Yard, $35 ; Alussen's, Ltd., $108; N. M. McLean, $56; Omineca Herald, $6.15; Pacific Cartage Co., $11.73; Philpott, Evitt & Co.. $48.82; Prince Rupert Drydock & Shipyard, $232.15; Rowe's Sheet Metal Works, $16.35; R. S. Sargent, Ltd.. $83.15; E. H. Shockley, $66.11; Simson, Balkwill & Co., $62.94; H. Steen, $3; E. AA'oodworth, $32.65 1,506 13 5,213 27 Skeena River, Kitwanga Ferry ($2,508.56). Pay4ists $ 1,215 23 Miscellaneous: Akerberg, Thomson & Co., Ltd., $13.30; Albert & McCaffery, Ltd., $300.21; Canadian National Carried forward $ 1,215 23 $ 133,989 78 $2,523,416 27 O 288 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTAIENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought foncard $ 1,215 23 $ 133,989 78 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Alaintenance—Continued. Skeena River, Kitwanga Ferry—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. Railways, $70.92; Hatt Bros., $19.81; Howe & McNulty, $13.10; J. Hunter, $354.51; Lakelse Lumber Co., Ltd., $207; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage, $1.69; G. Little, $26.10; D. Alason, $12.20; Philpott, Evitt & Co., $37; Prince Rupert Drydock & Shipyard, $65.94; Rupert Alarine Ironworks & Supply Co., $32; J. Ryan, $3.60; L. G. Skinner, $108.20; Vancouver Engineering AVorks, $27.75 1.293 33 2.508 56 Skeena River, Pacific Ferry ($425.55). Ferryman C. Whitmore $ 400 00 Miscellaneous: Canadian National Railways, $1.60; Howe & AIcNultv, $16.55; T. H. McCubbin, 75c; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $6.65 25 55 425 55 Skeena River, Remo Ferry ($1,794.64). Ferryman A. King $ 600 00 Pay-lists 835 49 Aliscellaneous: Canadian National Express, $1.95; Hatt Bros., $2.88; Howe & JIcNulty, $26.49; J. Hunter, $16.50; Kitsumkallum Timber Co., $12.54; Lakelse Lumber Co., $177.95; S. E. Parker. Ltd., $11.81; Philpott, Evitt & Co., Ltd., $25.15; Stork's Hardware Co., $83.88 359 15 1,794 64 Skeena River, Terrace, Ferry ($2,170.95). Ferryman P. McDonald $ 1,320 00 Pay-lists 347 12 Aliscellaneous : Canadian National Express, $3.11; Canadian National Railways, 50c; Hatt Bros.. $14.55; Howe & AlcNulty, $13.15; J. Hunter, $30.10; Kenney Bros. & Co., $1; T. J. Kirkpatriek, $19.65; Lindsay Cartage & Storage, $6.70; G. Little, $68.37; AV. Little, $21.35; Alussen's, Ltd., $29.90; N. AL McLean, $56; S. E. Parker, Ltd., $10.95; Philpott, Evitt & Co., $140.48; T. Ross & Co., $28.92; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $52.60; Terrace Transfer Co., $6.50 503 83 Skeena River, Usk Ferry ($1,240.50). Ferryman J. AV. Eckert $ 750 00 Pay lists 389 12 Miscellaneous: Akerberg, Thomson & Co., Ltd., $36; Canadian National Express, $3.05; Canadian National Railways, 50c.; A. W. Edge Co., $5.95; Howe & 2,170 95 Carried forward $ 1,139 12 $ 140,889 48 $2,523,416 27 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 289 Vote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought forward $ 1,139 12 $ 140,889 48 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. Skeena River, Usk Ferry—Continued. Miscellaneous—Continued. McNulty, $7.90; J. Hunter, $8.50; Kleanza Co., Ltd., $20.38; Royal Taxi Service, $2; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $17.10 101 38 1,240 50 Takla Lake Ferry ($200). Ferryman Bear Lake Tom 200 00 Upper Nass River, Grease Harbour Ferry ($499). Ferryman A. F. Priestley 499 00 West Arm Kootenay River, Nelson Ferry ($8,655.12). Ferrymen : G. Clerihew ....$1,800 00 T. Cookson $1,320 00$ 3,120 00 Pay-lists 1,125 66 Aliscellaneous : Anglo-Canadian AVire Rope Co., $511.56; Bennett's, Ltd., $113.27; B.C. Telephone Co., $18; J. Burns & Son, $1.96; Canadian Auto & Electrical Supply Co., $48.70; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $4.08; Canadian Fairbanks-Aiorse Co., $149.58; Canadian Oil Companies. $23.04; City Drug & Stationery Co., 30c; C. P. Coates, $7.50; A. Cruickshank, $343.77; W. Desjardins, $18; E. Doucette, $7; J. K. Douglas. $16; Fair- view Fuel Supply & Teaming Co., $73.65; Fleming's Store, $2.75; A. Fletcher. $140; Gibson's, Ltd., $41.47; Hipperson Hardware Co., $15.66; Hudson's Bay Co., $21; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,713.58; A. G. Lambert Co., $19.66; H. A. Jlasters, $15; F. R. AicCharles, $129.50; Nelson Hardware Co., $124.90,; Nelson Iron Works, Ltd., $627.97; Nelson Transfer Co., Ltd., $2; News Publishing Co., Ltd.. $8.65; P, J. Rahal, $23.15; Smedlev's Garage. $20; Stevenson & McDougall, $2.50; West Transfer Co., $148.63; H. AL Whimster, $4; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $12.63 4,409 46 8,655 12 Twelve-mile Ferry, Revelstoke-Arrowhead Road ($10,696.68). Pay-lists $ 5,050 68 Aliscellaneous : I. Armstrong, $75; Bainbridge Lumber Co., $1,381.27; Blondin & Thurgood. $1,214 ; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $7.30; C.P.R. Co., $74.85; G. M. Cathcart, $2.63; City Transfer Co., $81.66; Columbia Hardware Co.. $36.56; J. Dedasenco, $10; Diamond Lumber & Shingle Co.. $240.50; Gibson's, Ltd., $680.17; Hafer Machine Co.. $210; N. Hoglund, $100; S. Humphrey, $8; Imperial Oil. Ltd., $11.9.16; H. Johnston, $390; AL Kosak $10; L. C. Masson, $524.59: W. E. Miller, $53.84; 3. B. MacKenzie. $1.70; J. B. McGaghran, $22.50; Nelson Iron Works, Ltd., , Carried forward $ 5,050 68 $ 151,484 10 $2,523,416 27 19 O 290 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTA1ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought forward $ 5,050 68 $ 151,484 10 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. Twelve-mile Ferry, Revelstoke-Arrowhead Road—Continued Miscellaneous—Continued. $81.84; O.K. Garage, $6.25; K. G. Olsson, $138.74; T. Oziro, $2.25; Revelstoke Alotor Co., $7.90; Revelstoke, Trout Lake & Big Bend Telephone Co., $65.51; R. H. Sawver, $91.78; Sturdy Hardware Co., $8 5,646 00 10,696 68 Dermody Ferry ($210.38). Pay-lists $ 192 00 Aliscellaneous: McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd 18 38 210 38 Fowler Ferry ($488.16). Pay-lists $ 257 50 Miscellaneous: Gibson's, Ltd., $213.19; P.G.E. Railway Co., $1.17; Vancouver Engineering Works, $16.30 .... 230 66 488 16 North Wolverton Ferry ($375). N. Wolverton 375 00 Bridge-tenders, Canoe Pass ($2,690.75). J. Berney, $518.71; J. Cannon, $929.03; T. Noble, $203.23 $ 1,650 97 Miscellaneous: Anderson & Lusby, $27.60; Bob the Sign- man, $14.50; F. E. Cameron, $4; J. Cannon, $650; R. A. Cowan, $2.05; Gibson's, Ltd., $73.07; Hargitt Motors, Ltd., $15.02; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $4.73 ; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $22.55; Ladner Hardware & Garage, $4.15; Turner Boat Works, $84; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $36.42; Westminster Iron Works, $101.69 1,039 78 2,690 75 Bridge-tenders, Eburne ($2,304.54). L. Patrick, $1,080; E. Thomas, $1,080; M. van Iderstine, $112 $ 2,272 00 Miscellaneous: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd 32 54 2,304 54 Bridge-tender, Kamloops ($1,0S0.70). A. E. Knowles $ 540 00 Aliscellaneous: City of Kamloops 540 70 i 1,080 70 Bridge-tenders, Pitt River ($1,680). J. Ferguson, $960; E. D. Fowler, $720 1,680 00 Steamboat, North-east Arm, Arrow Lake ($3,900). J. Fitzsimmons 3,900 00 Carried foncard $ 174,910 31 $2,523,416 27 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 291 ^"ote? SERVICE. Expended. DEPARTJ1ENT OF PUBLIC WORSES—Continued. 252. Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders—Continued. Brought forward $ 174,910 31 $2,523,416 27 Subsidies and Maintenance—Continued. • Steamboat, Shuswap L,ake ($4,000). Arrow Lakes Lumber Co 4,000 00 Total expenditure, Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders 178,910 31 Special Warrant No. 2. Retiring allowance, H. H. Hobbis 420 00 Statutory. " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1920," Sec. 2. Department of Labour, Ottawa, refund, overpayment in connection with relief- work 20,852 43 Total expenditure, Department of Public Works $2,723,599 01 DEPARTA1ENT OF RAILAVAYS. 253. General Office. Salaries ($16,880.34) : Deputy Minister of Railways A. B. Buckworth $ 2.666 64 Engineer R. W. Macintyre :.. 3,000 00 Inspector of Rolling-stock and Equipment Wm. Rae 3,000 00 Assistant Inspectors : J. H. Short $2,400 00 A. AicFee $2,400 00 4,800 00 Chief Clerk D. M. Campbell .'..... 1,599 96 Stenographers: J. M. Clay $25 11 E. Gibson $316 57 I. N. Fulton 17 33 B. Hudson 520 00 F. Gates 34 73 R. AicColl 900 00 . 1,813 74 Expenses ($5,612.46) : Office Supplies, etc: F. J. Barker, $20; Begg Motor Co., Ltd., $22.48; B.C. Telephone Co., $229.32; C.P.R. Telegraphs, $63.49; ■ Canadian Railway & Marine World, $2; Day-Smith Motors, Ltd., $994.46; Department of Public Printing, Ottawa, $6; Diggon Printing Co., $1; Dominion Express Co., $7; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $4.73; Dominion Rubber , System, Ltd., $19.90; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $10.25; G.N.W. Telegraph Co., $34.57; Island Blue Print & Alap Co., $107.60; King's Printer, $731.85; Lands Department, $5.15; Lemon- Gonnason Co., Ltd., $17.05; Little & Taylor, $2.50; L. C. Lytton, $6.65; Macey-Abell Co., Ltd., $11.50; AlcLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $62.63; Office Specialty Alanufacturing Co., Ltd., $72.50; postage, $194.51; Public Works Department, $23; Railway Equipment & Publishing Co., $2.75; Remington Typewriter Co., Ltd., $7; Simmons-Boardman Publishing Co., $13; Jim Taylor, $23.15; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $3.60; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $21.75; Arancouver Daily $ 16,880 34 Carried forward $ 16,880 34 O 292 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. 253. DEPARTMENT OF RAILAVAYS—Continued. General Office—Continued. Brought foncard $ 16,880 34 Expenses—Continued. Office Supplies, etc.—Continued. Province, $13.80; Vancouver Daily AVorld, $7; Waites' Key Shop, $1.25; Vancouver Sun, $S.80 2,752 24 Travelling Expenses: A. B. Buckworth, $190.90; R. AV. Macintyre, $438.30; Hon. J. D. MacLean, $103.06; A. McFee, $681.94; A. F. Proctor, $209.75; AV. Rae, $634.29; J. Short, $601.98 2,860 22 Total expenditure, General Office 22,492 80 254. Fraser River Bridge, New Westminster. Salaries ($20,233.62) : Superintendent T. S. Gifford Resident Engineer J. AL Stewart Pay-lists, sundry employees 2.100 00 1.250 00 16.S83 62 $ 20,233 62 Expenses ($90,093.28) : Alaintenance and Repairs: J. N. Aitchison, $421; Anderson & Lusby, $128.45; AV. W. Bell, $150; Belyea & Co., $65.31; Blue Funnel Motor Line, 75c; B.A. Paint Co., $1,200.52; B.C.E.R. Co., $1,604.98; B.C. Telephone Co., $142.47; J. Brookes Woodworking Co., $96.40; Burr Office Supplies Co., $30.60; A. W. Butter, $8.20; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $7,276.59; Canadian National Railways, $3,908.12; C.P.R. Co., $55.94; Chapman's Alotor Cartage, $7.50; Columbian Printing Co., Ltd., $4.20; J. J. & C. A. Conn, $70; Crane, Ltd., $57.79; Crossman Electric Alachinery Co., $758.57; Dominion Bridge Co.. $67,887.95; Dominion Express Co.. $4.97; W. R. Duckworth, $229.60; General Railway Signal Co., $31.20; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $21; G.N. Railway Co., $S64.08; G.N.AV. Telegraph Co., $1.20; Heaps Engineering Co., $105; R. G. Henderson, $44.35; F. T*. Hill. $11.45; R. W. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $69.52; Department of Indian Affairs. $100; Imperial Welding Co., $3 ; King's Printer, $45.05 ; J. Alayers, $150 ; Aloulton Electric Co.. $352.50; Mudge & Co.. $39.20; Macdonald & Macdonald. $45; R. W. Macintyre, $75.95; New Westminster City, $171.10; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $793.13; postage, $13; E. G. Prior & Co.., Ltd.. $86.78; Royal City Glass Co., 60c; Simmons-Boardman Publishing Co., $2; Spring & Sibley, $494.01; Taylor-Forbes Co.. Ltd., $557.98; Timberland Lumber Co.. Ltd., $523.01; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd.. $11.60; T. J. Trapp & Co.,'Ltd.. $340.34; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $193.23; Vancouver Daily Province, $36.20; Vancouver Sun. $39.20; A'ancouver Typewriter Co., $8.70; A'ancouver World, $33.80; AVebb & Gifford, $63.50: Weir & Taylor, 75c ; Westminster Iron Works, Ltd., $591.21; C. H. AVhall Co., $153.41 $90,181 96 By refunds 88 68 90,093 28 Total expenditure, Fraser River Bridge 110,326 90 255. Freight Rates Traffic Bureau, Vancouver. Associated Boards of Trade of British Columbia 1,800 00 Total expenditure, Department of Railways $ 134,619 70 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 293 CAPITAL ACCOUNT, (EXPENDITURES OUT OF INCOME.) Vote? SERVICE. Expended. 256. Sinking Funds. B.C. Loan Trustees: " Loan Acts, 1891, 1893, 1895, 1899, and 1902 ": 1 per cent, per annum on Inscribed Stock, £2,045,760 ($9,921,936) $ 99,219 36 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 144,439 20 $243,658 56 The Minister of Finance, Trustee: " Loan Act, 1914 " : Annual payment $119,050 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 72,589 69 191,639 69 " Loan Act, 1915 " : Annual payment $238,908 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 119,825 53 358,733 53 " Loan Act, 1916 " : Annual payment $375 405 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 104.656 55 480,061 55 " Loan Act, 1917 " : Annual payment $ 32,032 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 6,934 66 38,966 66 " Loan Act, 1918 " : Annual payment $114,700 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 20,706 40 135,406 40 " Loan Act, 1919 " : Annual payment $ 14,350 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 281 34 14,631 34 " Loan Act, 1920 " : Annual payment $ 14,350 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 282 08 14.632 08 " Loan Act, 1921" : Annual payment $ 28.700 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 1,152 46 29,852 46 " Better Housing Act, 1919 " : Annual payment $ 51.300 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 5,476 62 56,776 62 " Department of Industries Act, 1919 " : Annual payment $ 28,700 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 1,513 60 30,213 60 " Highway. Loan Act, 1920 " : Annual payment $ 39,000 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments ..., 1,194 36 40,194 36 " Pacific Great Eastern Construction Loan Act, 1921" : Annual payment $ 28 700 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 1,513 61 30,213 61 Dyking Debentures, 1897 and 1899: Annual payment $ 7,867 00 Interest on Sinking Fund Investments 5,334 96 13,201 96 Total expenditure, Sinking Funds $1,678,182 42 Carried forward $1,678,182 42 O 294 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st Marcpi, 1924. No. of Vote. SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. (Expenditures out of Income)—Continued. Brought foncard 257. Pacific Great Eastern Railway Company. Interest on Guaranteed Bonds, clue 15th July, 1923, and 15th January, 1924 260. 261. 258. Pacific Great Eastern Railwtay Company. Re deficit on Operation and Alaintenance Account, etc 259. British Columbia House, London, England. Holland, Hannen & Cubitt, Ltd., instalment on mortgage $1,678,182 42 617,276 52 285,000 00 9,700 00 Lock-ups. Abbotsford Lock-up: B.C. Weekly Press, $11.20; Chilliwack Progress, $6.40; Columbian Co., Ltd., $5.40; L. AV. Hargreaves, $5.72; T. Irvine, $32; King's Printer, $11.15; W. Orr, $1,955; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $3; S. D. Trethewey, $125; Vancouver Daily Province, $10.20; A'ancouver Sun, $11; Vancouver World, $9.80 $ 2,485 87 Campbell River Lock-up: L. S. Cokely. $56.25; Comox Argus Co., Ltd.. $15.20; Country Life in B.C., $8; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $8.58; Registrar of Titles, $4; F. G. Thulin, $500; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd.. $13.20; A'ancouver Daily Province, $31.80; Vancouver Sun, $28.80 665 83 Kimberley Lock-up: C.P.R. Co., $31.82; Cranbrook Courier, $16; King's Printer, $10.25; G. R. Leask, $2,665; AV. H. Logan, $73.50; Vancouver ' Daily Province, $18.80; A'ancouver Sun, $20; A'ancouver World, $19.20 -.:.. 2,854 57 Total expenditure, Lock-ups Girls' Industrial School—Root-house and Store-rooms. F. P. Rogers Special Warrant No. 1—Songhees Reserve. S. Goucher, $58.20; R. Grant, $717.74; Producers' Rock & Gravel Co., Ltd., $35; Public Works Department, $114; Vancouver Daily Province, $20.80; Vancouver Sun, $18.80; Vancouver AVorld, $19.20; City of Victoria, $900; pay- list, $30 Special AV arrant No. 9—Colony7 Farm Dyke. Anderson & Lusby. $1.22; Burr Office Supplies, $4.32; A. J. Gay. $214.80; M. E. Gaynor, $4.10; The Hook, $16.80; King's Printer, $10.40; A. B. Palmer, Ltd., $16,514.60; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $7.92; G. R. Roberts, $1.55; Vancouver Daily Province, $24.80; Arancouver Sun, $32; Arancouver World, $27.60; R. P. AVilson, $32.10; pay-lists, $1,078.50 Special Warrant No. 13. Purchase price of certain lands as set out in the " New Westminster Reserves Act, 1923" Statutory Expenditure. " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918," Sec. 5 (e). Collector of Taxes, South Arancouver 6,006 27 2,365 00 1,913 74 17,970 71 20,000 00 673 52 Total Capital Expenditures (charged to Income) $2,639,088 18 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 295 PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. CAPITAL ACCOUNT. SUMMARY OF STATUTORY EXPENDITURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1924. (Detailed at Pages 296-318.) Authority. Service. Amount. •B.C. Loan Act, 1921," see. 6 (d)..... 'B.C. Loan Act, 1921," sec. 6 (e) 'B.C. Loan Act, 1921," sec. 6 (/) 'B.C. Loan Act, 1922," sec. 6 (a) 'B.C. Loan Act, 1922," see. 6 (6) 'B.C. Loan Act, 1922," sec. 6 (c) 'B.C. Loan Act, 1922," see. 6 (d) •B.C. Loan Act, 1923," sec. 6 (6) 'B.C. Loan Act, 1923," sec. 6 (d) ' B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 " 'B.C. University Loan Act, 1920," sec. 7 (1) (6) 'B.C. University Loan Act, 1920," sec. 7 (2) (a) and (6) ' P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, 1921 " " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 " Conservation Fund B.C. Electric Railway Co., Ltd Public Buildings Land Settlement Board " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 " Conservation Fund Highways and Highway Bridges... " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 " Highways and Highway Bridges... University of British Columbia Townsite Property at Point Grey Pacific Great Eastern Railway 5 2,756 90 215,000 00 74,880 28 625,525 88 710,000 00 364,941 66 50,000 00 220,095 54 24,509 24 1,882,141 05 527,509 46 131,949 41 50,000 00 $4,879,309 42 RECAPITULATION. B.C. Electric Railway Co., Ltd Conservation Fund Highways and Highway Bridges... Land Settlement Board Pacific Great Eastern Railway Public Buildings " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918 " Townsite Property at Point Grey. University of British Columbia $ 74 880 28 265,000 00 2,102,236 59 710,000 00 50,000 00 625,525 88 392 207 80 131,949 41 527,509 46 $4,879,309 42 O 296 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. CAPITAL ACCOUNT. (STATUTORY EXPENDITURES.) SERVICE. Expended. " Loan Act, 1921." Sec. 6 (<*)—Re "Soldiers' Land Act, 1918." - Southern Okanagan Project. B.C. Cement Co., Ltd $ 2,756 90 Total expenditure, Sec. 6 (d), " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918" $ 2,756 90 Sec. 6 (e)—Conservation Fund. Conservation Fund : Advances 215,000 00 Sec. 6 (/)—B.C. Electric Railway Co., Ltd. Government contribution towards the cost of making alterations in the track, rolling-stock, and equipment of the B.C. Electric Railway Co., Ltd., necessitated by the change in the rule of the road under the " Highway Act" 74,880 28 Total expenditure, " Loan Act, 1921" $ 292,637 18 " Loan Act, 1922." Sec. 6 (a)—Public Buildings. Mental Hospital, Essondale. Acute Building: Barr & Anderson, $717.40; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $1,937; C.P.R. Co., $11.09; C. C. Carter, $310: L. AV. Hargreaves, $34.40; J. B. Henderson, $2,400; W. Hood, $2,400; AV. J. Moore, $175.20; Alurray Bros., Ltd., $165.80; McDougall-McNeill, Ltd., $289,630.65; W. N. O'Neil Co., Ltd., $1.76; Packard Electric Co., Ltd., $1,227; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $6.48; H. R. Simmers, $386.10; Superintendent, Boys' Industrial School, $60; Vancouver Daily Province, $14; A'ancouver Sun, $15.20; World, Ltd., $17.20 $299,509 28 Central Heating Plant: C. Alcock, $570; Anderson & Lusby, $52.57; Barr & Anderson, $39,477.17; Belvea & Co.. Ltd.. $226.02; R. Berrill, $300; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $33.60; Burr Office Supplies, $48.46; Canadian AVestern Lumber Co., Ltd., $19.66; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $7; Country Life, $14; Cunningham Hardware Co., $42.53; T. A. Demase, $6.72; Dominion Blue Print Co., $1.75; A. Gill, $159; J. D. Jones, $12; King's Printer, $17.05; C. Moore & Co., $594.50; J. Muirhead, $9.50; McDougall-McNeill, Ltd., $323.32; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., $6; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $17.68; Robinson Contracting Co., Ltd., $1,189.50 ; J. G. Stewart, $1,727.06 ; R. Thomson, $141.40 ; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $7.50; Vancouver Daily Province, $51; A'ancouver Sun, $105.60; Webb & Gifford, $1.80; A. C. Williamson, $38.50 45,200 89 Grading : Anderson & Lusby 99 50 Clearing and Draining: Anderson & Lusby, $948.69; T. Ovens, $5; AVestminster Iron Works, Ltd., $799.16; pay-lists, labour, $S,050.45 9,803 30 Carried forward $354,612 97 $ 292,637 18 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 297 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures ) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1922 "—Continued. Sec. 6 (a)—Public Buildings—Continued. Mental Hospital, Essondale—Continued. Brought foncard $354,612 97 $ 292,637 18 Cottages: Alcock, Downing & Wright, $40.47; Anderson & Lusby, $177.32; Barr & Anderson, $3.20; J. Brookes Woodworking Co., Ltd., $2,206.29; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $131.11; C.P.R. Co., $28.80; Canadian AVestern Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,576.56; Chapman's Motor Cartage, Ltd., $11.50; Crane, Ltd., $799.56; Dominion Express Co., $4.40; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $582.56; Gilley Bros., Ltd., $2,524.13; Gurney Foundry Co., Ltd., $783.94; Hume & Rumble, Ltd., $347.72; Hunter-Henderson Paint Co., Ltd., $74.25; H. Lonsdale, $2.70; J. L. Malcolm, $2; Moulton Electric Co., $68.34; AAL N. O'Neil Co., Ltd., $879.64; Pedlar People, Ltd., $49; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., Ltd., $238.56; Reliable Transfer, $5; Robertson-Godson Co., Ltd., $79.43; Spring- & Sibley, $394; Taylor-Forbes Co., Ltd.. $4.81; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $170.74; Trussed Concrete Steel Co., Ltd., $4.45; ■ Westminster Iron Works, Ltd., $54; pay-lists, labour, $1,228.32 12,472 80 Horse-barn: B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $28; T. Carson, $7,365; Columbian Co., Ltd., $11.52; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $1.90; King's Printer, $10.25; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $5.76 ; A'ancouver Dailv Province, $19.60 ; A'ancouver Sun, $22.40; World, Ltd., $20.80 7,485 23 Total, Mental Hospital, Essondale $ 374,571 00 Anyox. ' B.C. Weekly Press, $22.40; Grier, Beatty & Douglas, $12.254; King's Printer, $10.35; Prince Rupert Daily News, $25.65; Record Publishing- Co., Ltd., $8.06 ; A. Roberts, $320; A'ancouver Daily Province, $30; Vancouver Sun, $33; AVorld, Ltd., $28.80 .-- 12,732 26 Prince George Court-house. Central Interior Printing Co., $15.60; Farr, Robinson & Bird, Ltd., $1,001.50; J. Gaul, $994.36; Gross & Sons, Ltd., $25; J. H. Johnson, $52,500; King's Printer, $10.35; Mclnnis & Wilson, $19,925.03 74,471 84 Prince Rupert Court-house, Albert & McCaffery & McDougall-McNeill, Ltd., $8,500; D. AL Annard, $180; J. Bremner, $20; Evans. Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $40.80; W. Long- will, $38; Silversides Bros., $350 9,128 80 Williams Lake Court-house. B.C. Mills Timber & Trading Co., Ltd., $42.41; Cowan Hardware Co., 60c; Fraser & Mackenzie. $23.35; Jenkins Electrical Co., Ltd., $184; Joyce & Johnston, $58.90; Log Cabin. Hotel, $123; T. Mart, $12.50; N. Mutch, $25; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $79.86; P.G.E. Railway Co., $32.34; C. Pigeon, $25; Quesnel Garage, $16.60; Smedley & Sharp, $9.25; L. H. Schamerhorn, 55c; AL Tressiera, $7; pay-lists, labour, $483.84 1.124 20 Carried forward $ 472,028 10 $ 292,637 18 O 298 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures ) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1922 "-—Continued. Sec. 6 (a)—Public Buildings—Continued. Brought foncard Government House Garage. $ 472,028 10 $ 292,637 18 Colonist P. Publishing Co., $5,604.45 & P. Co., Ltd., $12.30; King's Printer, $10.35; Record Ltd., $7.28; Smith & Champion, Ltd., $37.90; T. Tbirkell, Boys' Industrial School. 3. Bell, $5; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $11.20; Brunette Lumber Co., Ltd., $294.90; Canadian Western Lumber Co., Ltd., $434.35; C. C. Carter. $68.15; Columbian Co., Ltd., $5.04; Farr, Robinson & Bird, Ltd., $108; Fraser Transfer Co., $4; Gilley Bros., Ltd.. $1,070.88 ; Hume & Rumble, $450; King's Printer, $20.65; Alarshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $98.50; Port Coquitlam Transfer Co., $209.40; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $9.30; F. P. Rogers, $3.890; Superintendent. $80; J. Scott, $11.60; Spring & Sibley, $27; T. J. Trapp & Co., Ltd., $5.39; A'ancouver Daily Province, $19.40; Vancouver Sun. $21.60; AVestminster Iron AVorks, Ltd., $8.39; World, Ltd., $20.S0; pay-lists, labour, $2,828.75 By sale of table Old Drill Hall, Victoria. 9,702 30 280 00 Armstrong Bros., $4.50; H. Bailie & Co., $117.53; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $203.64; Canadian Western Woodworkers, Ltd., $1,214.06; Carter Electric Co., Ltd., $1; Clyde Sheet Metal AA'orks, $22.50; Dominion Express Co., 90c; Drake Hardware Co., Ltd., $392.61; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $729.82; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $169.54; Hawkins & Hayward, $8.74; J. Kelman, $2.50; King's Printer, $18.50; Lemon- Gonnason Co., Ltd., $842.23; Mellor Bros., Ltd., $216.50; J. Mortimer & Son, $3.77; Northern Electric Co.. Ltd., $383.37; Producers' Rock & Gravel Co., Ltd., $177.60; Reliable Transfer, $20.38; A. Sheret, $2,731.42; D. Spencer, Ltd., $6.75; Turner, Beeton & Co., Ltd., $2.17; W. Tyson, $1.20; Victoria Gas Co., Ltd., $102.40; Waites' Key Shop, $17.40; AVestern Electric Co., Ltd., $12; pav-lists, labour, $5,662.37 Provincial Home for Incurables. 3. Grauer Tranquille Sanatorium and Farm Buildings, etc. B.C. Builders, $2,929.45; Carr & Son, $137; H. J. Davies, $38.558.45; The Hook, $11.20; Kamloops Plumbing & Heating Co., $1,518.90; Kamloops Telegram, $19.60; King's Printer, $10.50 ; J. R. Mathieson, $1,800 ; H. E. Nelson, $145; F. Page. $175; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $3.10; Vancouver Daily Province, $8.80; Vancouver Sun, $10.80; World, Ltd., $10 5,672 28 9,422 30 13,065 40 80,000 00 45,337 80 Total expenditure, Sec. 6 (a), Public Buildings $ 625,525 88 Sec. 6 (b)—Land Settlement Board. Land Settlement Board : Advances 710,000 00 Sec. 6 (c)—Re "Soldiers' Land Act, 1918." Southern Okanagan Project. S'i rivip^ * Project Engineer F. H. Latimer $ 2,400 00 Assistant Project Engineer H. Earle 2,000 00 Pay-lists, labour 129,474 57 Carried forward $133,874 57 $1,335,525 8S $ 292,637 18 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 299 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures) —Continued. " I/OAN Act, 1922 "—Continued. Sec. 6 (c)—Re " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918' -Continued. Southern Okanagan Project—Continued. Brought foncard . $133,874 57 $1,335,525 88 $ 292,637 18 Travelling Expenses: F. H. Latimer, $321.55; AV. G. Wilkins, $318.43 Miscellaneous: M. O. Abbott, $22.38; Alexander-Murray Co., Ltd., $83.62; G. AV. Allan. $20.70; J. K. Anderson, $957.21; Anglo-Canadian Wire Rope Co., Ltd., $58.65; A. Archibald, $10 ; Arnott & Simpson, $225.75 ; A. E. Baker, $40 ; Barrett Co., Ltd., $186.96; R. R. Barton, $19.35; R. Bate, $207.30; W. C. Bate, $17.92 ; C. Beck, $87.50; C. Bernard, $192.79; L. J. Bettison, $274.21; H. Boone, $14.40; J. Boydell, $172.42; B.C. Cement Co., Ltd., $23,305.80; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $121; C. R. Brophy. $24,985.96; - I. Brown et al, $180; J. V. Brown, $250; R. P. Brown, $34; J. Burns, $446.89; P. Burns & Co.. Ltd., $2,677.96; C. E. Burtch, $60; C. A. Butler, $241.33; F. Campbell, $30; Canada Ingot Iron Co., Ltd., $1,453.27; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $336.26; Canadian Fairbanks-Jlorse Co., Ltd., $587.87; Canadian General Electric Co., Ltd., $76.44; Canadian AA'estinghouse Co., Ltd., $4.97; Chittenden & McKeen, $3; C. A. Christal, $7.23; F. A. Christal, $12.53; Clayton & Boyle, $75.70; Clark & Fromey, $14,778.50; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $38.16; C. D. Collen, $12.50; R. S. Collin, $20; Community Lumber Co., Ltd., $20; Community Market, $652.75; H. W. Corbett. $15.15; S. Cox, $10; Craig's AVholesale Grocers, $3,148.07; Crane, Ltd., $75.57: G. Crookston, $197.90; Collector of Customs, $129.24; E. R. Dawson. $13.37; L. Deighton, $112.51; W. Deighton, $25.25; B. Dethlefs, $27.64; W. J. Dignan, $76; Dominion Express Co., $77.78; Dominion Government, Nelson, $3; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $418.20; Dominion Gresham Guarantee & Casualty Co., $25; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $5.64;' H. Emrick, $201.80; B Erickson, $55.70; Etter & Pearson, $56; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $4.25; Fairweather Hardware, $36.02 S. K. Fitzpatrick, $1.90; A. Fleming, $1,074.11; Ford Motor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $495; Forest Branch, $628.63 F. W. Fraser, $461.72; G. J. Fraser, $472.39; S. Free man $138.92; Gibson's, Ltd., $106.29;' F. Goertz, $100 Goldie & BlcCulloch Co., Ltd., $1,396; F. L. Goodman $138.40; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $103; Govern ment Agent, Penticton, $43.90; A. H. Grant, $25.63 J. R. Grant, $58.50; C. de B. Green, $2,599.30; Gregory Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $8.47; AV. B. Griffin, $73.67 R. Gross, $20; W. & L. E. Gurley, $7.79; C. AV. Harrison $21; J. Harwood, $4; C. Hatfield, $7.50; V. C. Haynes $450.68; G. D. Heal, $89.85; AV. C. Hembroff, $859.54 W. Hill, $10; R. Hody, $84.80; R. Hoogstra, $92.50 R. W. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $325; Hunter-Henderson Paint Co., Ltd., $21.72; Independent Meat Market, $76.79 C. Jacobson, $34.20; A. Jakins, $23.20; E. E. Johnstone $4,266.58; Johnston Hardware. Ltd., $255.15; AL Al Jordan, $167.46; C. Jory, $447.40; Journal of Commerce $9.10; Mrs. D. Keith, $30; D. Keith et al, $7,385.30 L. Keith, $20; Kelly-Douglas,Co., $7,881.52; E. Kennedy, Carried forward 639 98 . $134,514 55 $1,335,525 88 $ 292,637 18 O 300 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures ) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1922 "—Continued. Sec. 6 (c)—Re "Soldiers' Land Act, 1918"—Continued. Southern Okanagan Project—Continued. Brought forward $134,514 55 $1,335,525 88 $ 292,637 18 Miscellaneous—Continued. $6,502.56 ; Kettle Valley Railway Co., $12,540.90; Keuffel & Esser Co., $8.05; King's Printer, $20; M. J. Kirk, $15; J. G. Knight, $22.40; Knight & Buckless, $15; H. Lancaster, $14.39; F. H. Latimer (sundry accounts), $138.45; F. IL Latimer (board allowances), $1,767.64; H. Lancaster, $4.60; R. E. Lawrence, $46.62;' Lawrence & Ede, $177.45; AV. Lewis, $44,60; Lewis & Boone, $3.50; C. H. Maber, $300.62; Mackay & Gillespie, Ltd., $249.34; W. W. Alain, $1; C. S. Maloan, $1,188.75; Alaple Leaf Milling Co., Ltd., $865: Alarshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $1,902.63; Martin Iron AVorks, $370.73; J. F. Moffat, $6; W. Montgomery, $24.75; At. J. Moriarty, $172.80; A. Murray & Co., Ltd., $330.62; J. P. AlcCuddy, $60.52; A. F. AIcDonald, $410.60; F. O. AIcDonald. $181.30; G. A. McDougall, $30; Mclnnes Garage, $83.01; P. McIntyre, $414; C. J. McKeen, $24.80; McLaine Auto Accessories Co., $3.50; D. AlcLean, $305.57; S. A. AIcLennan, $83.17; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $3,640.72; R. Alacpherson, $26; S. J. Nasmith, $33.30; National Drug & Chemical Co., $94; National Steel Car Corporation, Ltd., $3,632.50; F. W. Nesbitt, $918.80; S. R. Newton Paint Co., $46; T. Nichol, $20; Northern Electric Co., Ltd., $227.78; Office Specialty Alanufacturing Co., Ltd., $1.75; Oliver Co-op. Growers' Exchange, $1,102.72; Oliver Meat Market, $409.81; Oliver Sawmills Co., $42.20; Oliver Transfer, $16.81; D. Orr. $199.43 ; Osoyoos Nurseries, $52.50; Osoyoos Veterans' Store. $228.27; Pacific Coast Pipe Co., Ltd.. $1,027.38; Pacific Pipe & Flume Works, $803.76; Pacific Sheet Metal AVorks, Ltd., $15.50; A. E. Patten, $105.52; G. A. Paull, $11.70; H. Parsons, $81.25 ; Corporation of Penticton, $8; Penticton Co-op. Growers. $25.50; Penticton Dray & Express Co.. $889.38; Penticton Electric Co., $835.03; Penticton Garage, $221.54; Penticton Herald, $82.55; Penticton Ice & Cold Storage, $15; Penticton Poultry Association, $37; Penticton ' Saddlerv, $170.10: Penticton Tire Hospital, $125.20; H. Pugsley, $6.90; AA'. B. Raincock, $6.75; Ramsay's Machine Works, $1,295; Receiver-General of Canada, $1.50; W. Rennie Co., Ltd.. $124.16; AL Richter, $75.35; C. A. Robb, $262.37; Robertson-Godson Co., Ltd., $74.03; Robertson & Hackett Sawmills, Ltd., $162.62; G. T. Rogers, $24.95; Ross & Howard Iron Works, Ltd., $307.24; E. B. Rossiter, .$26.66; E. J. Rossiter, $124.74; W. Scott, $7.50; Shuswap Sawmills, Ltd.. $93.40; D. P. Simpson, $127.96; R. Simpson, $15; W. P. Simpson, $20.80; R. AV. Smith, $17.65; Southern Okanagan Irrigation System, $2,164.20; Southern Okanagan Supply Co., Ltd.. $1,414.63; Spokane Concrete Pipe Co., $15,023.74; H. Squakim, $120; P. Stalkia, $481.95; C. A. C. Steward, $209.81; J. R. Stone, $7; R. G. Tait. $175.63; D. Taylor, $184.24; A. Thompson, $8.20; Thomson Manufacturing Co., $65,884.77; W. F. Tomlin, $5.42; J. C. Ulmer Co., $30.30; United Typewriter Co., Ltd., $16.20; Vernon Creamery, $734.20; A'ancouver Daily Carried foncard $134,514 55 $1,335,525 88 $ 292,637 18 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 301 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures ) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1922 "—Continued. Sec. 6 (c)—Re " Soldiers' Land Act, 191S "—Continued. Southern Okanagan Project— Continued. Brought foncard $134,514 55 $1,335,525 88 $ 292,637 18 Aliscellaneous—Continued. Province, $31.20; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $4,172.30; F. Venables, $33; Vancouver Milling.& Grain Co., Ltd., $397.02; Vancouver Sun, $36; J. Warren, $74.90; D. E. AYebber, $2.25; West Kootenay Power & 'Light Co., $3,272.84; Wettlaufer Bros., $106.78; L. L. AVilkins, $41.60; G. H. AVilson, $362.24; J. Wylie, $288.16 249,764 31 $384,278 86 By refunds 19,337 20 Total expenditure, Sec. 6 (o), " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918" 364,941 66 Sec. 6 (d)—Conservation Fund. Conservation Fund : Advances 50,000 00 Total expenditure, " Loan Act, 1922 " 1,750,467 54 "Loan Act, 1923." Sec. 6 (6)—Roads. Engineering District No. 1. Armstrong Bros., $330.80; pay-lists, labour, etc., $1,345.63.... $ 1,676 43 Engineering District No. h- Pay-lists, labour, etc 382 00 Engineering District No. 5. Pay-lists, labour, etc 3,631 62 Engineering District No. 8. Vote 251—Roads, Fort George District 1,008 00 Total expenditure, Sec. 6 (6), Roads $ 6,698 05 Sec. 6 (6)—Bridges. Alice Arm Suspension Bridge, Alice Arm & Anyox Herald, $10.30; Alice Arm Hotel, $12 ; J. Anderson, $107.62; Bruggy's Store. $137.85; A. Falconer, $1,261.20; T. AV. Falconer, $197.10; Falconer's Transfer, $345.44; H. Fowler, $26.50; Granby Consolidated Alining. Smelting & Power Co., Ltd., $19.30; R. Hamilton & Co., $21.50; Howe & McNulty, $24.90; R. AV. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $52; J. Hunter. $31.10; W. McDonald, $740; P. Mc- Master, $34.85; C. P. Riel, $254; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $42.25; Vancouver Engineering Works. Ltd., $2.85; pay- lists, labour, etc., $4,788.50 $ 8,109 26 Carried forward $ 14,807 31 $2,043,104 7J 0 302 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. (Statutory Expenditures) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1923 "—Continued. Sec. 6 (6)—Bridges—Continued. Brought forward $ 14,807 31 $2,043,104 72 Columbia River Bridge, Revelstoke. 3. Coughlan & Sons, Ltd., $149.30; Grant, Smith & Co. & AlcDonnell, Ltd., $5,461.10; J. Farmiloe, $10; R. AA'. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $558.30; pay-lists, labour, etc., $294.84 6,473 54 Courtenay River Bridge. R. W. Hunt & Co., Ltd 518 27 Kamloops West Bridge. E. V. Bergin, $62.62; B.C. Tel. Co.. $28.40; B.C. AVeekly Press, $37.10; C.P.R. Co., $29.82; M. J. Clapperton. $50; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $4.78; N. S. Dalgleish, $108.87; Department of Public Printing, Ottawa, $11.55; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $17,000; Dominion Express Co., $13.80; G. S. Eldridge & Co., $441.41; I. J. Gallaher, $21; O. G. Gallaher, $83.80; A. Galloway, $6; Gilley Bros., Ltd.. $224.25 ; F. Goertz, $122.20; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $155.33; W. Greenlees, $41,920.49; R. AV. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $69.30; F. Irwin, $10; D. B. Johnstone, $10; City of Kamloops, $16.80; Kamloops Lumber Co., $111.26; Kamloops Plumbing & Heating Co., $1.85; Kamloops Standard- Sentinel, $20.80; Kamloops Telegram, $60.84; King's Printer, $98.02; A. J. Leamy. $888.56; J. Alilton, $20; R. MacKay, $2.50; D. K. AlcGregor, $85.70; M. AlcLean, $650; , F. W. Nolte & Co., $1.25; R. Osborne, $3; postage, $8; Public AVorks Garage, $442.84; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $24.70; Reliable Auto Express Co.. Ltd., 35c; J. E. Ross, $73 ; Small Repair Shop, 35c ; M. Sullivan, $20; L. Tardiff, $40; Vancouver Dailv Province. $79; A'ancouver Sun, $95.60; AVilcox-Hall Co.. Ltd., 75c; World, Ltd., $83.60; pay-lists, labour, $3,388.68 66,628 17 Stuart River Bridge. 3. Alexander, $48.71; Albert & McCaffery, Ltd.. $308.63; M. Averill, $17.75; Bainbridge Lumber Co., Ltd.. $686.48; A. H. Blakemore, $5.25; C. Bloomfield. $23.49; F. Borhaven, $367.93; A. W. Brain, $31.25; B.C. Cement Co., Ltd., $1,490.31; M. E. Burger, $1; Canadian Fairbanks- Morse Co., Ltd.. $255.62; Canadian National Express, $40.43; ON. Railways, $706.47; D. Cormack. $26.15; J. Coughlan & Sons, Ltd., $18.35; S. Dally, $18.35; Dickinson & Sons, $2,834.65; D. D. Ellis, $19.13; G. Ellis, $25; T. Evans, $131.25; W. Fraser, $112.75; J. Gillis, $75; J. Goldie, $143.55; M. J. Griffin, $40.49; AV. Hogan. $88.57; Hudson's Bay Co., $220.84; R. AV. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $84.23; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $187.48 ; Ingham Bros., $56.75 ; D. Irving, $143.55; H. E. James, $25; W. Johnson. $54; J. M. Johnston, $27.55; I. H. Jones, $162.50; N. Larson, $67.50; S. Lee, $76.99; G. Little Lumber Yards, $6.25; E. A. Mitchell, $21; A. C. Murray, $74.23; H. E. AlcClelland, $16.30; R. C. AlcCorkell, $30; E. C. McGeachy, $6.80; C. Nichol, $52.95; Northern Hardware Co., $19.10; Northern Supply Co., $22.80; O.K. Cafe, $18.95; F. Park, $243; H. F. Parker, $106.25; R. M. Patterson, $127; E. Pratt, Carried foncard $ 88,427 29 $2,043,104 72 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 303 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures ) —Continued. " Loan Act, 1923 "—Continued. Sec. 6 (6)—Bridges—Continued. Stuart River Bridge—Continued. Brought foncard $ 88,427 29 $2,043,104 72 $7.05; F. Prince, $150.50; G. Roberts, $43.75; S. G. Ryall, $10.50; W. Schafer, $150; E. Smedley, $109.70; G. Snell, $396.42; C. Steele, $4.10; G. Streigler, $185.29; A. Stuart, $139.50; Taylor Bros., $669.95; D. Turcotte, $150; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $4,620.42; IL AVood, $13.60; pay-lists, labour, etc., $13,581.46; Arote 251—Roads, Fort George District, $2,480 32,079 82 Terrace Bridge. F. G. Aldous, $88.40; B.C. Inspection Bureau, $655; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $44.80; Can. Nat. Express, $8.98; J. Coughlan & Sons, Ltd., $39,794.09; E. Farr, $83.70; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $70.60; Hanson & Shockley, $43,911.87; Hatt Bros., $150.63; Howe & AicNulty, $18.05; R. W. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $148.93; Kenney Bros. & Co., $3.25; King's Printer, $21.90; G. Little, $183; Mitchell & Currie, $16.90; McRae Bros., Ltd., $19.20; J. L. Nelson, $97.01; Omineca Herald, $19.20; Prince Rupert Daily News, $113.10; Record Publishing- Co., Ltd., $27.04; R. M. Taylor, $1.88; Terrace Hotel, $40; Terrace News, $19.20; Terrace Transfer, $14.50; A'ancouver Daily Province, $88.60; Vancouver Sun, $105; S. AVorkman, $327.25; World, Ltd.. $91.20; pay-lists, labour, etc., $2,542.48 88,705 76 Loop Bridge, Fernie District. Bainbridge Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,725.18; A. H. Blake- more, $15.75 ; W. W. Browne, $15.75 ; C.P.R. Co., $1,682.37 ; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., $44; Dominion Express Co., $6.80; Duthie Co., $11.10; Fernie Cartage, $6; Fernie Motor Car Co., $14.75; G. Fisher, $79.67; J. Gibson, $24.25; R. AV. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $48; T. McGladray, $1.50; Natal Garage, $1.50; J. Podbielancik, $8; J. D. Quail, $12.40; Trites-AVood Co., Ltd., $84.94; Vancouver Engineering Works, $2,019.36; Western Canada Wholesale Co., Ltd., $739.38; pay-lists, labour, etc., $4,341.97 10,S82 67 Total expenditure, Sec. 6 (6), Roads and Bridges 220,095 54 Sec. 6 (d)—Re " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918." Southern Okanagan Project. Salaries: Project Engineer F. H. Latimer $ 1,200 00 Assistant Project Engineer H. Earle 1.000 00 Pay-lis.ts, labour 10,566 71 $ 12,766 71 Travelling Expenses: F. H. Latimer, $80; W. G. Wilkins, $80 160 00 Aliscellaneous: J. K. Anderson, $19.85; A. E. Baker, $5; C. G. Baker & Son, $63.50; Barrett Co.. Ltd., $42.50; F. H. Bassett, $1; J. Burns et al, $96.88; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $271.71; C. A. Butler & Co., Ltd., $18.36; Canada Ingot Iron Co., Carried forward $ 12,926 71 $ 220,095 54 $2,043,104 72 O 304 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. (Statutory Expenditures)—Continued. "Loan Act, 1923"—Continued. Sec. 6 (d)—Re "Soldiers' Land Act, 1918"—Continued. Southern Okanagan Project—Continued. Brought forward $ 12,926 71 $ 220,095 54 $2,043,104 72 Aliscellaneous—Continued. $141.45; AL A. Clark, $334.16: Clayton & Boyle, $12; C. D. Collen, $10.25; Community Lumber Co., Ltd., $120.52; Community Market, $166.29; Craig's AVholesale Grocers, $3.46; Crane, Ltd., $1.32; W. Deighton, $1.60; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $116.22; Fairweather Hardware, $43.05; J. Fergerson, $24; V. Fetterley. $5; Fleck Bros., Ltd., $16.83; G. J. Fraser, $2.10; S. Freeman. $119.10; C. A. Gayton, $14.67; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., $226.33; Gordon-Belyea, Ltd., $120.36; W. Griffin, $4.30; G. D. Heal, $32.30; R. AV. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $25; E. E. Johnstone, $734.95; D. Keith, $6.77; D. Keith Construction Co., Ltd., $1,631.36; Kettle A'alley Railway Co., $13.87; Keuffel & Esser Co., $5.67; H. Laing, $2; F. H. Latimer (sundry accounts), $31.24; F. H. Latimer (board allowances), $608.34; W. O. Lindsay, $5; London Concrete Machinery Co., Ltd., $2.36; Macey-Abell Co.. Ltd., $340.52; C. S. Alaloan, $152.13; Alarine Iron Works, Ltd., $669; Marshall-AVells B.C., Ltd., $41.91; Mclnnis Garage, $139.35; McLaine Auto Accessories Co., 60c; McLennan, AicFeely & Co., Ltd., $99.25 ; National Steel Car Corporation, Ltd., $34.39 ; Office Specialty Manufacturing Co., Ltd., $17.40; Oliver Domestic Water Works, $8.95; Oliver Jleat Alarket, $165.45; Oliver Sawmills Co., $298.66; D. Orr, $11.55; Osoyoos A'eterans' Store, $20; C. S. Overton, $2; Pacific Coast Pipe Co., Ltd., $2,218; Pacific Pipe & Flume Works, $21.40; Penticton Electric Co., $33.43; Penticton Garage, $150.35; Penticton Saddlery, $24.75; Penticton Tire Hospital, $103.07; postage, $20; Richardson & Bishop, $7.47; E. M. Richter. $7; Robertson & Hackett Sawmills, Ltd., $17.90; E. B. Rossiter, $6.45; E. .7. Rossiter, $4.48; S.O. Supply Co., $35.28; H. L. Scougall, $8.65; D. P. Simpson. $1.80; R. AV. Smith. $2.20; C. C. Snowdon, $10; R. G. Tait, $57.95; W. F. Tomlin, $48.52; United Seed Growers, Ltd., $9.15; United Type- , writer Co., Ltd., $1.80; W. AL Vance Coal Co., $283.49; Vaw7ter-Lockett, Ltd., $5.47; A'ernon Creamery, $159.60; D. E. AVebber, $1.50; AA'est Kootenay Power & Light Co., Ltd., $1,346.64; G. H. AVilson et al, $167.72 11,855 90 $ 24,782 61 By cash 273 37 Total expenditure, Sec. 6 (d), " Soldiers' Land Act, 1918" 24,509 24 Total expenditure, " Loan Act, 1923 " 24*4,604 78 " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920." Trunk and AIain Roads. Engineering District No. 1. Alberni Pharmacy, $3.20; J. E. Armishaw, $2; P. Armishaw, $2 ; Barrett Co., Ltd., $643.90 ; Bayview Hotel, $7.50; Bazan Bay Brick & Tile Co., Ltd., $1.20; A. Blackburn, $293.43; D. J. Bergin, $26; W. F. Best, $16; C. F. Bishop Carried forward $2,287,709 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 305 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures ) —Continued. " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Trunk and Main Roads—Continued. Engineering District No. 1—Continued. Brought forward $2,287,709 50 & Son. $4.90; J. B. Bright, $9,579.61; B.C. Cement Co., Ltd., $20,583.07; B.C. Coast Service, $70.45; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $63.75; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $4,321.72; B.C. Mills Timber & Trading Co., Ltd., $442.06; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $33.60; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $306.74; Burns Drug Co., Ltd., $31.22; H. T. Cadwallader, $55.28; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $3,842.26; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $2,435.37; C.P.R. Co., $14.13; Carter & Murray, $3.90; A. Cassidy, $387.59; E. Clark, $8; P. E. Clark, $137.75; F. S. Clements, $10.75; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $18.20; Comox Creamery Association, $911.80; Comox Logging & Railway Co., $3.75; Cotton Co.. Ltd., $58,185.35; City of Courtenay, $80; Courtenay Hotel, $44; D. Craig, $57.10; J. A. Croll, $100; J. Cummings, $40; F. Curran, $27.50; V. M. Dafoe, $81.70; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $5.90; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $15.38; Al. Dumond, $2,298; A. J. Eaton, $24.84; Edwards & Orr, $1.63; Corporation of Esquimalt, $52.50; E. & N. • Railway Co., $4.25; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $1,017.47; A. C. Evens, $147.55; Federal Motor Co., Ltd., $5,040.94; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $598.05; AV. E. Gardner, $75; F. Goertz. $3.50; J. Gordon, $2; Gore's Electric Blue Print & Map Co., $23.58; S. Goucher, $8.64; Graham & Aioncrieff, $10.65; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $40.19; A. J. Harvev, $7; F. K. Hicklenton, $88.50; C. Higgins, $10; F. Hinder, $41; A. E. Hodgins, $64.81; A. Hogg, $44.90; A. E. Hole, $166.70; R. W. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $19; Imperial Oil. Ltd., $423.21; Islands Farmers' Institute, $10; G. Jackson, $8; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $441.23 ; C, H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $133.80; H. S. Jordan, $61.50; Justice Bros., $17.22; Kellv, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $1,204.01; J. King & Co., $15.75; King's Printer, $40.81; H. J. Kirby, $644.25; S. Kostoffi, $15 ; F. Lalonde, $2 ; E. C. W. Lamnrque. $18.25 ; G. Lasseter, $9.50; Lemon-Gonnason Co., Ltd., $1.95; P. Lofgreen, $1,005.75; A. Al. Lyon, $632.48; AV. H. Malkin Co., Ltd., $1,794.62; Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $255.41; E. B. Marvin & Co., $19.37; J. & W. Milligan, $95.70; J. E. Alilne, $177.25; Mouat Bros., Ltd., $253.66; W. A. JlcAfee, $15.75; C. L. AIcAllister, $6; J. W. JlcKenzie & Son, $19.65; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $594.41; J. P. McPherson, $204.90; National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., $15.20; J. Nicholson, $160.50; A. B. Palmer Co.. Ltd., $68,450.25; Parsons & Elkins, $50; AL Phillips, $6.17: Port Alberni Shipyard, $20; Port Hardy Telephone, $39.95; Producers' Rock & Gravel Co., Ltd., $148.85; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $7.92; Restmore Alanufacturing Co., $67.25; F. Ricketts, $10; Ross & Howard Iron AVorks, Ltd.. $450.70; Royston Lumber Co., Ltd., $22.65; Corporation of District of Saanich, $13,506.03; St. Francis Hotel, $6; Sidney Mills, Ltd., $247.05; Sidney Service Station, $14.79; Sidney Trading Co., Ltd., $77.14; J. F. Simister, $61.50; H. W. Simpson. $20.98 ; A. Skinner, $4.50; J. Sloman, $4.50; F. Smith, $169.20; Spencer & Passie, $32; F. R. Stewart & Co., Ltd., $90.28 ; Stone Bros.. $6.75 ; O. Thompson. $135.20; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $13.60; R. D. Todd, $228.99; R. Carried foncard $2,287,709 50 20 O 306 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures ) —Continued. " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Trunk and Main Roads —Continued. Engineering District No. 1—Continued. Brought forward $2,287,709 50 Toynbee, $1.50; Union Oil Co., Ltd., $60.44; Union Steamship Co. of B.C., Ltd., $207.62; Uplands, Ltd., $102; Corporation of City of A'ictoria, $45; Victoria Baggage Co., $147.01; Victoria Brass & Iron AVorks, $182.43; Vancouver Daily Province, $69.80; Vancouver Sun, $64.40; H. L. Wightman, $13.50; World, Ltd., $96.60; J. Yates. $3.85; A. Young, $38.50; Vote 251, $220.45; pay-lists, labour, etc, $72,051.75 $278,182 99 By board deductions, etc $5,940 37 By empty sacks returned 2,525 20 8,465 57 Total, Engineering District No. 1 $269,717 42 Engineering District No. 2. 'Anderson & Lusby, $42.07; C. A. Barber Press. $28.16; B. E. Bowley, $66; B.C. Cement Co., $77,313.39; B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $856.67; B.C. Telephone Co., $260; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $16.80; Brown's Victoria Nurseries, Ltd., $147.38; B.C. University Loan Act, 1920," $175; Corporation of District of Burnaby, $52S.91; Burr Office Supplies, $43.03; Campbell River Mills, Ltd., $38.90; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $292.54; Corporation of Chilliwack, $525; Chilliwack Lumber Yards, $7.30; C. A. Christie, $77.50; J. H. Clark, $39.50; F. Clarke, $181.08; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $23.52; Cloverdale Hotel. $79.50; Columbia Bitulithic, Ltd., $71,931.44; Columbian Co., Ltd., $8.40; C. J. Cooper, $50.09; R. H. Corbett, $120; AV. H. Cotton, $1,015.90; G. Cunningham. $1.50; Corporation of Delta, $12,351.10; E. de Paola, $3,973.31; A. S. Duckett, $195.10; G. S. Eldridge & Co., $92.50; A. M. Ellis, $42; Elk Creek Waterworks Co., Ltd., $3,499.88; Empress Hotel, $48; C. G. Evans, $4.02; A. J. Gay, $13.50; AV. E. Gaynor, $75.05; General Construction Co., $18,972; Gilley Bros., $212.50; F. Goertz, $15; H. C. Gregg, $20.30; Gutta Percha & Rubber, Ltd., $17.51; F. C. E. Hayter, $4.05; AL Hitchin, $168; A. Horwell, $4.50; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $30.99; H. Irvine, $74.77; A. Kilby, $3.65; J. L. King, $122.25; King's Printer, $66.45; Corporation of District of Langley, $1,382.74 ; J. H. Lawrence, $156.50; W. H. Aianning, $8.65; T. F. Morton, $6; W. McDonald, $700; AlcLean & AlcKay Lumber Co., $1.12; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., £212.07; New Westminster Southern Railway Co., $175; Nickson Construction Co., Ltd., $40,202.48; C. L. Orr, $12; Outing Committee, The Mountaineers. Seattle, $34.75; A. B. Palmer & Co., Ltd., $275,917.38; Pemberton Trading Co., Ltd., $141.75; Peterson Electric Construction Co., Ltd., $20.49; Point Grey Builders, $8; S. Preston, $130.20; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $4.20; G. R. Roberts, $5.55; Robinson Contracting Co., $1,240; D. R. Rolston, $27.70; I. E. Rosier, $78; E. Russell. $49.50; Corporation of District of South A'ancouver, $10,838.34; W. E. Stewart, $84.85; G. N. Stowe, $5; Corporation of District of Surrey, Carried forward $269,717 42 $2,287,709 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 307 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures ) —Continued. " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Trunk and Main Roads—Continued. Engineering District No. 2—Continued. Brought forward $269,717 42 $2,287,709 50 $702.66; Tourist Hotel, $78; A'ancouver Daily Province, $53.20; Vancouver Sun, $33.80; C. AVatts, $7; W. J. White, $6; F. H. Whiting, $2.15; H. AVighton, $1.20; R. P. AVilson, $8.85; World, Ltd., $29.20; T. Yeoman, $196; pay-lists, labour, etc., $21,515.47 $547,952 81 By refunds 26,785 13 Total, Engineering District No. 2 521,167 68 Engineering District No. 3. Adams River Lumber Co., Ltd., $8.17; Adelphi Hotel, $40.50; H. Amundson, $10; F. Armstrong, $5; Armstrong's Department Store, $954.51; Anderson & Lusby, $11.76; D. A. Archibald, $160; M. C. Baillie, $42.25; H. Ballard, $4.76; Barrett's Garage, $43.65; F. B. Billett, $1.12; Bray- den & Johnston, $29.91; E. E. Burr, $27.85; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $4,602.94; Canadian Fairbanks Morse Co., Ltd., $163.69; Canadian National Railwavs, $152.30; C.P.R. Co., $223.17; J. A. Carlin, $30; H. Cartmell, $13.75; R. Carrington, $15; C. B. Cochrane, $1.81; J. R. Collev & Co., $356.25; Co-op. Granite Trading Association, $20.50; R. M. Corning, $10.30; A. Currie, $7,060.75; N. S. Dalgleish, $880.35; Dominion Express Co., $1.04; AV. J. Ellis & Co., $3.50; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $45.50; AV. B. Ewart, $42.10; J. Fosmo, $5; O. G. Gallaher, $55.51; Giant Powder Co., Ltd., $467.30; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $31.80; Grant, Smith & Co. & McDonnell, Ltd., $3,791.15; J. A. Guichon, $261.30; D. A. Gunn, $22.30; R. Hammond, $11.50; W. Hargraves, $55; W. C. Hem- broff, $30.35; A. Howell, $1.50; A. E. Howse Co., Ltd., $168.20; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $411.09; C. J. Inkman, $6; Kettle Valley Railway Co., $78.42; J. L. King, $16.40; King's Printer, $27.10; S. Martin, $4; M. Matheson, $20; Alerritt Lumber Yard, $6.43; Merritt Transfer, $20; J. E. Milne, $257; J. Milton, $35; Monarch Tractors, $2,177; Mussens, Ltd., $26.45; S..J. McDiarmid, $91.32; AIcDonald & AIcDonald, $25; H. Mcintosh, $26; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $138.41; W. Newnes, $20.85; Nicola Livery Stables, $1.50; Nicola Pine Mills, Ltd., $152.95; Nicola Valley Garage, $79.29; Notch Hill Co-op. Association, $27.10; Princeton Drug & Book Store, $4.60; W. P. Pritchard, 90c; Pritchard Co-op. Association, 25c; Public AVorks Department, $1,980.06; I. R. Reilly & Co., $22.25; Corporation of District of Salmon Arm, $3,689.25; S.A.F.E., Ltd., $19.80; Salmon Arm Motors, $64.90; Spences Bridge Hotel, $152; F. Syson, $63.67; A. K. Taylor, $1; J. K. , Urquhart, $8; Wilcox-Hall Co.. Ltd.. $676.90; O. B. N. Wilkie, $178.65; W. Wilson, $100; pay-lists, labour, etc., $50,443.83 $80,916 71 By refunds 1,349 45 Total Engineering District No. 3 79,567 26 Carried foncard $870,452 36 $2,287,709 50 0 308 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures) —Continued. "B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920"—Continued. Trunk and Main Roads—Continued. Brought forward $870,452 36 $2,287,709 50 Engineering District No. J/. Adams & Co., Ltd., $1; A. Almstrom, $489.95; R. A. Barton, $64.90; AV. C. Bate, $50; A. Bell, $3; Bell & Pell, $96.35; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd.. $3,745; T. Brom- field, $20.25; E. E. Burr, $50; M. Byrne, $280; J. I. Campbell, $500; D. P. Campbell, $82.59; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $1,796.31; C.P.R. Co., $5.15; Carmi Sawmills, $130.49; D. Chapman & Co., Ltd., $9; G. T. Chillcott, $18.40; T. AV. Clarke, $2.70; Commercial Hotel, $31.10; Community Lumber Co., $24.70; D. Corbishley, $3.60; H. V. Cottrell, $138.80; S. H. Cruickshanks, $5; Dominion Express Co., $2.30; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $1.60; J. AL Edgar, $21.35; AV. B. Ewart, $37.15; W. T. Gebbie, $9.60; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $369.32; Gore's Electric Blue Print & Map Co., $70.25; G. F. Guernsey, $18; T. AL Gulley & Co., $542.05; AV. Hall, $24; The Hardware, 60c; J. Harwood, $3; AV. Haug & Son, $528.80; J. Henry, $3.30: Hope Trading & Supply Co., $76.15; A. E. Howse Co., Ltd., $121.20; AV. H. Huff, $15; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $128.91; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $82.99; Johnston Hardware, Ltd., 30c.; Kelowna Sawmill Co., Ltd., $16.40; F. F. Ketchum, $242.53; Kettle Valley Railway, $4.76; King's Printer, $10.25; F. J. de G. Lang- uedoc, $200; W. Leeper, $2.25; L. J. LeLievre, $7.25; C. E. Marlatt, $20.65; Mechanic's Garage, $6.80; J. R. Alitchell, $165; Alodel Livery Barn, $87.50; J. F. Jloft'at, $87.25; Jlonarch Tractors, Ltd., $2,120; J. Alonk, $72.50; Alorrison- Thompson Hardware Co., Ltd., $683.58; A. C. AlacKinnon, $2.50; AicClure & Alorrison, $31.87; D. J. McKay, $33.99; AicLaughlin Garage, $4.80; A. H. McLeod, $12; J. G. McAIynn, $15.50; D. AlePherson, $4,000; Naramata Supply Co., $24.85; C. Nelson, $25; AV. O'Donnell, $43.60; C. A. Olsen, $16.05; Pacific Tractor & Plow Co., Ltd., $1,200; G. E. Parham, $242; Penticton Electric Co., $3.50; Penticton Saddlery, 50c; Penticton Sawmills, Ltd., $20.50; C. Phillips, $2.30; postage, $2; J. E. Price, $22; Princeton Cafe, 65c ; Princeton Drug & Book Store, $3.70; Princeton Hotel, $25.05; Procter Bros., $2.50; G. Pouwels, $30; Public Works Department. $1,549.27; P. Raymond, $280; J Reid, $3.20; J. H. Richmond, $145.84; Rock Creek Trading Co., $326.06; R. J. Rowland, $10.50; A. Rusch, $27.95; Southern Okanagan Irrigation Project, $7.92 ; H. AA'. Stevens. $S0.12; G. Stirling, $93.10; Swanson & Broom- field, $82; E. V. Sworder, $10.35; T. M. Syer, 20c; R. Taylor, $2; J. Tedford. $2.95; Thomas Bros., $171.70; Turner & Gellatly, $363.15; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $24.99; Vancouver Daily Province, $26.80; Vancouver Sun, $27.20; A'ernon Hardware Co., $1,357.29; A'ernon Irrigation District, $6; Vernon News P«& P. Co., Ltd., $16.80; T. E. Warner, $63.25; AVatkin's Garage, $34.11; pay-lists, labour, etc, $55,262.35 $79,070 84 By refunds 140 12 Total, Engineering District No. 4 78.930 72 Can-ied forward $949,383 08 $2,287,709 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 309 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT— Continued. (Statutory Expenditures)—Continued. " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Trunk and Main Roads—Continued. Brought forward $949,383 08 $2,287,709 50 Engineering District No. ,5. O. AV. Abrahamson, $12.50; K. Alexander, $38,910.16; A. Anderson, $25; H. Anderson. $5; American Railway Express, $6.20; The Ark, $16; Arrow Lakes Hotel, $65.75; E. J. Bangs, $8; Bank of Montreal, $36; W. J. Banting, $320.60; J. F. Barrett, $80; D. H. Bayley, $77; Bennetts. Ltd., $25.95; Brackman-Ker Aiming Co., Ltd., $312.05; B.C. Plumbing & Heating Co., $1.50; D. E. Bronson, $25; P. Brooke, $10; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd.. $327.16; Brunswick Lumber Co., Ltd., $63.36; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $279.43; E. G. Burridge & Son, $21.85; Byers. Giegerich, Green Co., Ltd., $93.20; Canada Drug & Book Co., Ltd., $11.20; Canada-Auto Supply Co., $3.45; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $2,633.99; Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Co., Ltd., $105.53; Canadian Oil Companies. Ltd., $1,021.19; C.P.R. Co., $306.14; A. Cant, $3; Canyon City Lumber Co., Ltd., $9.54; City Transfer Co., $161.95; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $1.98; T. AV. Clarke, $1,000; Cleveland Tractor Co. of Canada, Ltd., $133.13; W. Clough, $52.10; J. P. Coates, $343.03; AV. R. Colgrave, $9.05; Columbia Hardware Co., $58.15: J. Compton, $50; Consolidated Alining & Smelting Co.. $21.56; G. Constable, $50; A. Coombs, $108.85; E. H. Coppen, $43.45; Cranbrook Sash &»Door Co., Ltd., $29.96; Creston Service Garage. $259.14; Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co., Ltd., $497.43; DeAVolf & Ham Construction Co., Ltd., $71,917.03; Diamond Lumber & Shingle Co., Ltd., $2; Dominion Express Co., $51.97; Dominion Government Telegraphs, $11.50; Donaldson-JIills Co., $88.95; Doty Engineering Co., Ltd., $310.09; H. R. Eagles, $6; Edgewood Lumber Co., Ltd.. $191.36; F. D. Ellis. $5; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $161.09; Fairview Fuel Supply Co., $11.25; C. F. P. Faulkner, $34; Federal Motor Co., Ltd., $5,259.61; B. Feeney, $87.90; K. R. Finlayson, $170.98; Fischer & Markstrom, $203.72; S. Foreman, $5; P. J. Gallagher, $750; Z. Geroux, $2; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $2,611.90; Gibson's, Ltd., $52; IL Giegerich, $85.23; Goat AIountain AA'aterworks Co., Ltd., $7.50; P. Goggin, $21; Gore's Electric Blue Print & Map Co., $32.80; G.N. Railway Co., $106.95; Green Bros., Burden & Co., 75c; AV. K. Gunn, $4; W. Hardman, $6,347.25 ; O. M. Harris, $13.40; T. Harris, $7; Henderson's Livery, $7; S. Henderson, $10; J. Henry, $13.61; T. IL Hoben, $11.40; T. S. Huggard, $100; C. B. Hume & Co., $1.50; C. Hunt, $5; R. W. Hunt & Co.. Ltd., $327; Hunter Bros., Ltd., $2.10; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,521.60; J. M. Jephson, $20; F. Jeune & Bro., Ltd., $169.06; A. Johnson, $5.25; B. Johnson, $242.75; J. H. Johnson, $7.30; M. Johnson, $1.24; W. B. Johnstone, $11.60; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $87.81; J. Kari, $105; Kaslo Transfer Co., $8.22; G. A. Kelly, $3.55; King's Printer, $32.80; Kootenaian, $11.36; Kootenav Times, $11; LaBrash & Rawlings, $4,241.80; A. G. Lambert Co.. $17.89; H. J. Langley, $4.35; A. J. Leamy, $8.45; J. H. Lee, $17.21; D. Liberto, $70; H. L. Littlewood, $1.75; J? Lonzo. $42.50; J. AL Ludwig, $1.85; C. R. Alacdonald, $5.30; E. Malland-rine, $55.68; Mankin Lumber & Pole Co., Ltd.. $2.00; Mark- Carried forward $949,383 OS ?2,287,709 50 O 310 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT— Continued. (Statutory Expenditure)—Continued. " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Trunk and Main Roads—Continued. Engineering District No. 5—Continued. Brought forward $949,383 08 $2,287,709 50 strom & Fisher, $10; G. D. Marr, $15; L. C. Masson, $397.04; S. M. Jlaysmith, $33.83; W. E. Aliller, $2; I. Alinion, $5.30; W. S. Murphy, $4; E. T. Mvers, $8; A. L. AlacPhee, $26.14; McCharles & McDougall, $10.40; H. S. McCreath, $35.83; J. B. JtcGaghren, $55.50; G. McGiven, $2.30; A. McGiven, $105; AV. McKay, $25.50; McLeod & Dority, $449.23; Nakusp Lumber Co., Ltd., $17.76; Nelson Auto Co., $44.40; Nelson Hardware Co., $708.58; Nelson Iron Works, Ltd., $177.23; Nelson Transfer Co.. $14.74; News Publishing Co., Ltd., $12.60; O.K. Garage, $55.97; K. G. Olsson, $189.21; Oziro Bros., $1,994.45; T. Oziro, $46.40; C. J. Parkstrom. $30.60; Public Works Garage, $35.20; P. J. Rahal, $109.75; Rawlings & LaBrash, $62,728.34; Revelstoke Co-op. Society, $12; Revelstoke Creamery, $94.90; Revelstoke Meat Alarket, $99.95; Revelstoke Motor Co., $1.50; Revelstoke Review Publishing Co., Ltd., $47.28; J. T. Riley, $5.25; C. P. Roberts, $470.93; C. Robinson, $18.75; J. Rohs, $2.75; C. H. Rollins, $5; S. N. Ross, $3,000; A. Rutherford, $2; E. Ryckman, $32.75; D. St. Denis, $5.40; Salmo Jleat Alarket, $2.40; Salmo Trading Co., $950.90; Salmon A'alley Lumber & Pole Co., $59.48; J. Sapples, $10; R. Sapples, »$14; R. H. Sawder, $102.95; H. Sederberg, $60; J. B. Sim & Son, $1.32; J. T. Sim, $1; Simmons, Ltd., $310.95; Smedley's Garage, $8.50; AV. E. Smith. $53.40; S. A. Speers, $234.80; J. Srdonovich, $24; H. G. Starr, $88.15; O. Stewart, $20; Stevenson & JlcDougall. $8.75; Stimson, Nichol & Cwikula, $1,405.90; A. W. Stubbs, $9.60; Sturdy Hardware Co., $89.73; W. A. Talbot, $703.85; J. C. Tapping, $12.50; R. Tapping, $17; City of Trail, $6; Trail Garage Co., Ltd., $12.90; Trail Mercantile Co., $74.95; Union Transfer, $8; Vancouver Daily Province, $62.80; Vancouver Sun, $68; W. H. Watcher, $64.15; S. M. Watson, $6; West Kootenay Power & Light Co., $1,500; AVestern Grocers. Ltd., $380.21; West Transfer Co., $190.92; W. AVilde, $13.50; J. B. Winlaw, $2,551.90; Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd., $30.32; AVorld. Ltd., $59.60; F. Young & Co.. $8.70; Vote No. 251, $3,948.05; pay-lists, labour, etc.,. $97,726 99 $325,431 52 By refunds 68 97 Total, Engineering District No. 5 325,362 55 Engineering District No. 6. R. Armstrong, $35; T. Barber, $6; M. A. Berigan, $132.40; AV. Blair, $23.90; J. W. Blake, $32; Bowness Export Co., $16; W. AV. Browne, $95.10; P. Burns & Co., Ltd., $612.01; Calgary Draughting Co., Ltd., -$12.50; W. S. Cameron, $30; C.P.R. Co., $430.16; R. C. Carr, $164.50; City Transfer & AVarehouse Co., $163; Clarke & , Stuart Co., Ltd., $108.75; J. Collins, $531.25; Columbia Hotel, $32.50; Columbia Oil Co., Ltd., $2,499.06; Columbia River Lumber Co., Ltd., $77.42; Columbia Valley Irrigated Carried forward $1,274,745 63 $2,287,709 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 311 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditures ) —Continued. " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Trunk and Main Roads—Continued. Engineering District No. 6—Continued. Brought forward $1,274,745 63 $2,287,709 50 Fruit Lands, $3.50; J. AV. Conner & Son, $124; J. Coughlan & Sons, $1,050; Cranbrook Courier, $10.56; Cranbrook Drug & Book Co., $8.65; Cranbrook Sash & Door Co.. $7.56; E. Cumberland, $2.35; H. Davies, $5.75; Delaney & Sinclair, $238.04; Diehl's Garage, $59.30; Dominion Express Co., $26.05; Dominion Government Telegraphs, 50c ; R. Dudley, $6.50; Duthie Co., $330.05; Elko Garage, $6; Fairmont Trading Co., $1,112.20; C. Ferguson, $6.50; Fernie Garage, $29.65; Fink Mercantile Co., $814.50; Giant Powder Co., $242.03; J. Gibson, $88.60; Golden Star Publishing Co., $7.44; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co.. $167.29; B. Grainger, $76; W. Greenlees, $30; B. D. Griffin & Co., $47,657.41; A. C. Hamilton, $16.90; The Hook, $17.50; L. Hunable, $3.35; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $893.10; Invermere Garage, $311.ll; Invermere Hardware. $67.40; Invermere Hotel, $294.85; Island Blue Print & Map Co., $3.90; C. Jensen, $120; C. H. Jones & Son. $89.40; J. H. Gordon, $25; Kennedy & Mangan, $117.55; H. Kershaw & Sons, $1.35; King's Printer, $169.44; Little & Atchison, $8.75; Lovering Lumber Co., $495.34; J. Manning. $6.30; S. J. Mayne, $1; A. G. Miller, $55; A. J. Miller. $41.20; G. A. Millett, $37.89; Morrisey, Fernie & Michel Railway, $6.44; AV. Murdock, $757.50; J. L. AlcKay, $1,400; D. McAlillan, $473.56; E. B. Nelson, $117.55; Nelson Hardware Co., $155.15; F. Parks & Co., $2,331.64; Patmore Bros., $3.50; W. J. Pelland. $375; J. Podbielancik, $14; Public Works Department, $1,885.04; J. D. Quail, $28.15; Record Publishing Co., $4.30; D. R. Rolston, $957.83; G. Rury. $14.71; Russell Hotel, $73.50; Sawyer-Massey Co., $22; H. Star- forth, $25.20; N. E. Suddaby, $3.15; W. P. Tierney & Co., $54,157.92; Trites-Wood Co., Ltd., $521.14; F. C. Turner, $15; Vancouver Daily Province, $60; A'ancouver Sun, $63.20; C. A. Warren, $141.34; H. C. Whitaker, $441.25; H. A. White, $13.60; White Spruce Lumber Co., $472.56; Windermere Garage, $53.85; J. T. AVood, $579.30; A. Wol- fenden, $5.40; World, $59.20; A'ote 251, $220; pay-lists, labour, etc., $61,485.88 Total, Engineering District No. 6 186,826 17 Engineering District No. 7. 3. M. Adams, $1.60; Alice Arm Freighting Co.. $37.25; A. B. Armstrong, $257; F. Aslin, $2.15; Barrie's, $2.70; D. J. Bergin, $74.55; R. Bietush, $15; Big Bay Lumber Co., Ltd., $5.53; F. C. Bishop. $137.90; E. Blackwell, $4.80; J. E. Bostrom, $12.60; J. Brown, $3; Bruggy's Store, $175; Broughton & McNeil, $157.70; Burn's Lake Garage, $276.18; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $5,807.55; Canadian National Railways, $400.50; Carolan General Store, $19.80; Christian Bros., $282.70; City Transfer, $6.64; Comer Auto Service, $50.50; C. Cope, $7.45; G. A. Crabtree, $343.25; Crawford Transfer Co., $1,162.50; R. Cunningham & Son, Ltd., $25.40; Department of Marine and Fisheries. $1.25; District Forester, Prince Rupert, $6.85; Dittmer & Carried forward $1,461,571 80 $2,287,709 50 O 312 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. (Statutory Expenditure)—Continued. " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Trunk and Main Roads—Continued. Engineering District No. 7—Continued. Brought forward $1,461,571 80 $2,287,709 50 Robb, $884.11; M. Dumond, $4,476.50; T. W. Falconer, $59.40; Falconer's Transfer, $40.47; J. Field, $20.65; AV. J. Finnigan, $38.25; J. A. Forsythe, $6; J. Goold, $19.65; Gowan & Sons, $176.75; Grant-Holden-Graham, Ltd., $517.45 ; AV. F. Hastie, $25; Hatt Bros., $431.84 ; H. Hewitt, $25; J. L. Hilditch, $5.30; H. Horstman, $70; Howe & McNulty, $161.09; Hudson's Bay Co., $191.85; J. Hunter, $17.15; Hyder Lumber Co., $106.92; C. E. Imeson & Co., $26.35; International Electric Co., Ltd., $546.32; J. AL Jeffrey, $13; R. R. Jeffrey, $62.84; T. M. Jeffrey, $20.15; F. R. Keefe, $59.26; J. H. Keefe, $148.55; A. Keller, $30.67; Kinney Bros. & Co., $37.60; C. C. Ketchum, $153; King's Printer, $16.15; M. Kleese, $532.43; Lindsay's Cartage & Storage, $1.15; G. Little, $621.32; F. A. Lougee, $20; A. R. Mallory, $313.82; J. Martin, $18.40; Merry- field & Aivazoff, Ltd., $142.50; E. J. Mohr, $6; D. Alohr, $7.95; P. L. Mulville, $20.85; Mussens, Ltd., $5,330; W. J. McCutcheon, 50c; P. McGettigan, $60; J. A. AlcLean, $24.25; T. McLennan, $106.15; National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Ltd., $16.94; AL F. Nourse, $29.75; North Francois Hardware, $39.22; Observer Printshop, $39.68; S. Owen, $57.60; Philpott, Evitt & Co., $407.85; G. D. Pitt- Turner, $46.25; Portland Canal News. $23.40; Prince Rupert Daily News, $32.55; I. Prosser, $34.85; H. Roberts, $172.10; Rowe's Sheet Metal AVorks. $1.30; Rupert Table Supply Co., $238.45; J. A. Rutherford, $39.50; R. S. Sargent, Ltd., $31.25; Short Cartage Co., $194.20; J. Smith, $21.81; W. J. Smith, $5.65; H. Steen. $1; J. A. Stephen, $57 ; G. Stockford, $18.05 ; Stork's Hardware, Ltd., $322.12 ; N. Svenson, $12.29; G. F. Taylor, $100; Telkwa Transfer, $83.55; Terrace Transfer, $272.25; E. Thompson, $30; T. J. Thornton, $5.40; Traversy Bros., $7; F. Tucker. $71.88; Vancouver Daily Province, $29.80; Vancouver Sun. $45.60; R. Wakefield, $72.50; K. Warner, $56.95 ; O. M. AVatson & Co., $42,601.85; J. Wetteran, $88.92; P. R. AVhite, $132.45; R. Whitney, $25; P. E. Wiggs, $25; World, Ltd., $13.60; G. A. Young, $73.95; pay-lists, labour, etc, $95,016.51 $165,464 96 By refunds 2 00 Total, Engineering District No. 7 165,462 96 Engineering District No. 8. A. P. Anderson, $15.73; H. G. Atkinson, $138.10; A. Austin, 85c.; Austin Co., 30c; T. H. Bagot, $65.26; F. AV. Beatton, $29.49; R. J. Blackburn. $24; A. II. Booth, $4.50; E. Bowman, $25; W. Bunting, $38.95; AL E. Burger, $6.75; Campbell Bros., $29.80; Canadian National Express, $21.35; Canadian National Railways, $147.01; B. Carmichael, $4; W. H. Christy, $105; City Cartage & Transfer Co., $3.25; F. Clarke, $34; R. Clarke, $325.20; L. AV. Cottingham, $51.70; J. W. Denny, $4.75; L. A. Deriger, $55.30; Dunster Carried foncard $1,627,034 76 $2,287,709 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 313 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. (Statutory Expenditures)—Continued. " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Trunk and Main Roads—Continued. Engineering District No. 8—Continued. Brought forward $1,627,034 76 $2,287,709 50 Farmers' Institute, $46.23; Eagle Lake Spruce Mills, Ltd., $4; S. Farrington, $45; J. Ferguson, $50.40; C. M. Finch, $16.80; D. H. Forbes, $75; J. Fynn, $34.41; Goodman Supply Co., $55.60; A. Haggith, $70; J. W. Hagley, $8.50; G. F. Hart, $182; G. Howe, $40; Hudson's Bay Co., $86.75 ; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $796.43; Ingham Bros.. $29.30; B. AV. Irwin, $21.85; H. F. Johnson, $241.70; J. Johnson, $38.25; G. Latimer, $40; Leith Bros., $83.36; F. Little, $13.75; G. Little, $18.05; H. Mason, $71.75; D. Menard, $841.65; G. H. Middleton, $9.10; E. A. Mitchell, $4.35; I. Movick, $24 ; McBride Trading Co., $13.20; A. R. McDonnell, $10.10; E. C. McGeachy, $5.15; Mclnnis & AVilson, $-29.64; New- lands Alercantile Co., $47.60; J. Newsome, $52.31; N. Hardware Co., $30.04; O.K. Cafe, $3.40; K. J. Ogilvie,. $4; P. Olinger, $489.69; L. Parks, $2; H. Patnode, $3.75; R. 51. Patterson, $169.30; A. Pipke, $16.40; Pouce Coupe Trading Co., $18.35; Prince George Drug Co., $3.50; W. Quinlivan, $96.70; Richards & Jliller, $2.85; J. Roberts, $35; E. J. Scattergood, $2.30; J. Smith, $64; G. Snell, $62.50; C. Stairns, $61.60; T. Standing, $60; Taylor Bros., $187.65; J. E. Vanhorn, $6.15; N. B. Wallace, $4.50; O. Webber, $60.50; Webster & Black, $238.56; G. B. AVilliams. $20.35; W. Wilson, $53; W. Wolliver, $65; A'ote 251, $6,330.95; pay-lists, labour, etc., $60,666.35 $72,994 91 By refunds 21 00 Total, Engineering District No. 8 72,973 91 Engineering District No. 9. Allison Drug & Book Co., $2.25; E. Armstrong. $8; Austin Co., Ltd., $126; W. Barlow, $20; J. Barton, $3.50; E. Becker, $111.96; H. Boothman, $10; J, Boyd Estate, $61; W. Boyd, $449.32; E. J. Bourgeois, $81.25; Bridge Creek Cattle Ranch, $10; C. O. Bristol, $1; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $232.07; E. C. Brewer, $59.50; Brown, Fraser & Co., Ltd., $2,389.70; I. J. Cameron, $12; A. B. Campbell, $24.35; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $6,226; Cariboo Trading Co., Ltd., $48.95; H. Christiansen, $40; H. E. Church, $1.40; N. Clare, $7.50; E. Cooper, $17.25; M. Cornwall, $4.75; Cowan Hardware Co., $1,037.30; Craig Lodge, $27.90; L. J. Crosina, $135.40; W. G. Crowston & Sons, $2.50; D. Cullen, $5.25; G. H. Curtis, $6; T. Douglas, $2; E. E. Dowie, $26; E. J. Down, $15.20; R. G. Doherty, $20.75; M. Dumond, $207.19; M. E. Eagleson, $10; Eagle- son & Holmes, $186.24; F. W. Engeman, $4.30; V. Erickson, $7; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $825.40; AV. L. Farries, $47.16; Federal Motor Co., Ltd., $1.70; Fletcher & Holt, $2.75; R. Fraser, $27.84; J. A. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $9.55; Fraser & Mackenzie, $336.32; E. J. Gook, $234.70; E. J. Haller, $45.50; G. G. Hamilton, $176.55; J. Hamilton, E. E. Haskins, $27.45; W. Herrick, $6.50; A. J. Carried forward $1,700,008 67 $2,287,709 50 O 314 Expenditures, 1st April,. 1923, to 31st March, 1924. service. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditure) —Continued. " B.C. Highway" Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Trunk and Main Roads—Continued. Engineering District No. 9—Continued. Brought forward $1,700,008 67 Hillier, $18.02; T. J. Hodgson, $75; L. Holland, $52.45; C. D. Hoy & Co., $1.70; Hurley & Prosser, $68.97; D. Huston, $375.20; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $1,363.74; H. Jefferson, $84; A. Johnson, $32.91; W. Johnson, $25.30; E. Johnston, $50; Johnston Bros., $354.64; C. H. Jones & Son, Ltd., $134.26; Joyce & Johnston, $2.07; R. Kinvig, $150; J. E. Larter, $26.05 ; E. Lipsett, $80.52 ; AV. Livingstone, $168.75 ; Log Cabin Hotel, $29.25; Lone Butte Trading Co., $11.25; W. Lyne, $3.50; J. Malone, $38; Marshall-AVells B.C., Ltd., $2,287,709 50 $2.73; T. Mart, $152.1 S. G. Marwick, $17; A. Meiss, $36.72; F. Michel, $11; J. W. Miers, $180; R. A. Mitchell, $114; C. Moon, $2; T. A. Moore, $25.92; AV. F. Muehle, $6.30; W. Muir, $3.50; N. Mutch, $161.55; J. A. MacDonald, $3; W. A. Mackenzie, $346.15; J. A. McDougall, $11.25; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $209.76; B. H. McNeil, $3; M. McRae, $7.50; C. T. Nath, $6; 100-AIile House Store, $641.17; P.G.E. Railway Co.. $4,454.16; AV. Parker, $10; A. J. Patenaude, $57; H. A. Pegues, $25; C. A. Phair, $25.30; C. Pigeon, $23.20; Pinchbeck & MaeNaughton, $283.47; A. Powell, $8; S. C. Prior, $9.25; Quesnel Garage, $374.95; G. G. Rebagliati, $28; R. Robertson, $6.49; J. H. Rush, $35.30; E. J. Ryan Contracting Co., $17,970.48; L. H. Schammerborn, $15.63; C. Spencer, $28.67; Steel End Express Co., $1; Storey & Campbell, $19.30; J. D. Swart, $7.50; E. Thygeson, $101.25; F. C. Tingley, $50; A'ancouver Aiming & Grain Co., $1,505; G. H. Walters, $123.80; T. E. Walters, $74.13; J. AVawn, $7; E. G. West, $32; L. Westergard, $24; E. E. AVhitney, $6.50; J. AViggins, $5; G. C. AVindt, $5; R. Yardley, $96.08; W. Yorston, $2.24; W. C. Young, $12; pay-lists, labour, etc., $56,364.64 Total, Engineering District No. 9 101,165 94 Total, Trunk and Main Roads .,801,174 61 Bridges. Courtenay River Bridge. T. Booth & Sons, $2.10; Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd., $2; B.C. Telephone Co., $2; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $36.99; Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Co., Ltd., $332.39; E. T. Cliffe, $8.25; Comox Creamery Association, $437; Corfield Motors, Ltd., $8.50; Courtenay Lumber Co., $3.80; Courtenay Transfer Co., Ltd., $98; D. Cudmore, $153.75; F. Dack, $13.40; Dominion Bridge Co., Ltd., $27,768.06; Dominion Express Co., $4.35; Dominion Rubber System (Pacific), Ltd., $36.59; R. England, $29.40; W. S. Fraser & Co., Ltd., $88.73; Graham & Moncrieff, $21.60; H. Grieve, $257.60; A. AL Hilton, $21; A. Hogg, $11.40; R. W. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $281.80; Imperial Oil. Ltd., $58.62; W. Joyce, $18; King's Printer, $10.50; G. Leighton & Sons, $1.25; W. Lewis Estate, $13.50; Luney Bros., $334.50; M. & Al. Lumber Co., Ltd., $408.79; Carried foncard $1,801,174 61 $2,287,709 50 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 315 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. (Statutory Expenditure) —Continued. " B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Bridges—Continued. Courtenay River Bridge—Continued. Brought forward $1,801,174 61 $2,287,709 50 Marshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $57.11; F. A. McKelvie, $26.45; J. W. McKenzie & Son, $126.75; McLennan, McFeelv & Co., Ltd., $3.53; G. H. Pidcock, $152.25; Piket Electric, $3; Ross & Howard Iron Works, Ltd., $47.25 ; A. Sheret, $19.22; Sparks Co., $19.45; D. G. Sutherland, $8.45; Tarbell's, Ltd., $89.80; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $12.60; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $198.44; A'ancouver Daily Province, $26.40: A'ancouver Sun, $13.20; AVorld, Ltd., $12.80; pay-lists, labour, etc, $7,333.35 Total, Courtenay River Bridge $ 38,613 92 Columbia River Bridge, Revelstoke, 3. Bannerman, $20.05; W. Barton, $24.90; E. G. Burridge & Son, $3.90; City Transfer, $7; J. Coughlan & Sons, $35,470.71; G. S. Eldridge & Co., $37.50; Gore's Electric Blue Print & Map Co., $28.50; Grant, Smith & Co. & McDonnell, Ltd., $134,346.48; R. AV. Hunt & Co., Ltd., $2,636.90; King's Printer, $8.30; A. J. Leamv, $125.66; C. R. Macdonald, $3.15; L. C. Alasson, $2.35; Pradolini Bros.,J4.30; City of Revelstoke, $8.50; Revelstoke Transfer, $14.55* Revelstoke, Trout Lake & Big Bend Telephone Co., $13.50; Sturdy Hardware Co., $11.50 ; Vancouver Creosoting Co., Ltd., $107.29; pay-lists, labour, etc., $5,477.12 $178,352 16 By A'ote 251—Bridges 6,425 91 Total, Columbia River Bridge, Revelstoke $171,926 25 Total Bridges 210,540 17 General Engineering. Salaries ($5,580) : Engineers: W. K. Gwyer $480 00 A.E.Hodgins$3,120 00$ 3,600 00 Draughtsman C. K. Saunders 1,800 00 Clerk E. AA'. Griffith 180 00 $ 5,580 00 Expenses ($417.40) : A. E. Hodgins, $409.90; Corporation of City of A'ictoria, $7.50 417 40 Total, General Engineering 5.997 40 $2,017,712 18 By Dominion Government contribution 135.571 13 Total expenditure, " Highway Loan Act, 1920 " 1,882,141 05 Carried forward $4,169,850 55 O 316 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. service. Expended. $4,169,850 55 CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued.. (Statutory Expenditure)—Continued. Brought foncard. " B.C. University Loan Act, 1920." Sec. 7 (1) (6)—University of B.C. Salaries ($6,854.63) : Draughtsmen: R. Berrill $ 300 00 H. E. Nelson $435 00 L. AV. Hargreaves 2,100 00 '. $ 2,835 00 Clerks of Works: C. H. Effinger $2,775 00 J. AIcGlashan $805 00 3,580 00 Stenographers: T. Demase $46 13 A'. Ingram ....$370 08 416 21 Pay-list, labour 23 42 Aliscellaneous: Arbutus Sash & Door Factory, $4S.72; Architectural Bronze & Iron AVorks, $9,939.45; Armstrong, Alorrison & Co., Ltd., $954.23; Barr & Anderson, Ltd., $61,884.37; D. G. Brison, $51.10; B.A. Paint Co., Ltd., $28.21; B.C. Equipment Co., Ltd., $5,867.41; B.C. Fir & Cedar Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,885.63; B.C. Hardwood Floor Co., Ltd., $2.25; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $91; Gordon, Brown & Co., Ltd., $2.10; Bums Drug Co., Ltd., $71.17; G. AL Callender & Co., Ltd., $485.75; H. Campbell, $97; Campbell & Grill, $17,996.67; Canada AVestern Cordage Co., Ltd., $265.43; Canadian Allis-Cbalmers, Ltd., $5,000; Canadian Fairbanks-JIorse Co., $194.75 ; Canadian Northwest Steel Co., Ltd., $225.35; Capilano Timber Co., Ltd., $1,044; Ceramic Industries, Ltd., $3,365.68; Champion & White, $3,321.60; E. H. Child, $137.50; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $24.33; Colonist P. & P. Co., Ltd., $7.80; Commercial Photo Co., $17.50; Continental Alarble Co., Ltd., $84; F. Darling & Co., Ltd., $7.47; Dominion Blue Print Co., $16.70; Dominion Express Co., $4.40; Dunlop Tire & Rubber Goods Co., Ltd., $47.43; C. H. Effinger, $184.18; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $24,393.48; Fairview Sand & Gravel Co., Ltd., $288.75; Farr, Robinson & Bird, Ltd., $1,001.55; J. A. Flett, Ltd., $494.12; Garlock Packing Co., $6.56; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, Ltd., $11.51; Gibson's, Ltd., $43.45; Gore's Electric Blue Print Co., $242.25; J. G. Gunn, $16.90; L. W. Hargreaves, $99.91; Hodgson Lumber Co., Ltd., $923.51; Hopps Sign Co., Ltd., $4; Hume & Rumble, $9,751.25; Imperial Oil, Ltd., $469.83; Imperial Products Co., Ltd., $3; J. D. Jones, $28; Keast & Allan, $94,116.83; King's Printer, $S1.60; Leek & Co., $2,325; E. Lipsett, Ltd., $177.81; Mackay, Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., $62.40; Marpole Coal Co., Ltd., $700; Alarshall-Wells B.C., Ltd., $182.81; Aleakins & Sons, Ltd., $3.50; H. W. Alorgan, $34.56; S. M. Morris & Co., Ltd., $969.09; J. Muirhead, $10; A. Murray & Co., Ltd., $143.55; Murray Bros., $19,532.54; AlcLean & Powell Iron AVorks, $1.20; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $148.03; National Alachinery Co., Ltd., $3,620.94; W. N. O'Neil Co., Ltd.. $8,186.31; K. Paulson, $33; Rat Portage Lumber Co., Ltd., $1,664.54; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $46.28; Robertson & Hackett Sawmills, Ltd., $170.20; Robinson Contracting Co., Ltd.. $450.80; Ross & Howard Iron Works Co., Ltd., $12.34; G. Rush Plastering Co., $5,160.24; E. J. Ryan Contracting Co., Ltd., $188,958.27; Sharp & Thompson, $27,979.65; Sidney Carried forward ! $ 6,854 63 6,854 63 $4,169,850 55 15 Geo. 5 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 317 SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued. ( Statutory Expenditure) —Continued. " B.C. University Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Sec. 7 (1) (o) —University op B.C.—Continued. Brought foncard $ 6,854 63 $4,169,850 55 Miscellaneous—Continued. Roofing & Paper Co., Ltd., $1,086.92; Simpson. Balkwill 6 Co., Ltd., $354.49; J. Fyfe-Smith Co., Ltd., $10.53; AV. Thomlinson, $55; R. Thomson, $312.95; S. Thomson, $205 ; Times P. & P. Co., Ltd., $28.10; Tupper & Steele, Ltd., $57; T. A. Turnbull, $103.67; Union Oil Co. of Canada, Ltd., $289.07; Vancouver Brick Co., $10,546.72; Vancouver Engineering Works, Ltd., $47.36; A'ancouver General Hospital, $6; A'ancouver Daily Province, $229.80; Vancouver Machinery Depot, $332.78; A'ancouver Map & . Blue Print Co., $15.50; Vancouver Pile Driving & Contracting Co., $1,348.20; A'ancouver Sun, $280.80; The World, Ltd., $185.20; A. C. R. Yuill, $1,375; Sec. 7 (2) (a), $280 523,052 83 $529,907 46 By refunds 2,398 00 Total, Sec 7 (1) (b) $ 527,509 46 Sec. 7 (2) (a) and (b)—Development of Townsite Property at Point Grey. Salaries ($23,076.27) : Engineer J. R. Grant $ 572 58 Surveyor H. L. McPherson 2,880 00 Pay-lists, labour 19,623 69 23,076 27 Aliscellaneous: B.C.E.R. Co., Ltd., $43.60; B.C. Telephone Co., $8.55; B.C. Weekly Press, Ltd., $84; H. Budd. $170.70; S. C. Budd, $202.65; P. Burns & Co.. Ltd., $100.15; D. Cameron, $150; W. J. Campbell, $268.65; J. D. Campbell, $341.32; Canadian Explosives, Ltd., $534.76; City Map & White Print Co., $126.37; Clarke & Stuart Co., Ltd., $13.75; Country Life, $17; E. Davies, $100; E. DePaola, $12,383.98; C. O. Deslaurier, $133.S8; C. H. Effinger, $54.23; E. Evans, $10; Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd., $306; F. Ford, $10; Forest Branch, $100; Giant Powder Co. of Canada, $372.50; J. R. Grant, $532.72; L. Hamblelv. $10; J. Hanbury & Co., Ltd., $70.36; Hawkins & Horie, $6.85; D. Hendry, $23.30; G. C. Hewes, $15; Hudson's Bay Co., $12; Kelly, Douglas & Co., Ltd., $373.88; King's Printer, $66.66; G. F. Knox, $33; L. A. Lefevre, $125; J. Lindsay, $32: A. Littlejohn, $44.92; London & B.N.A. Co., Ltd.. $60; Alacneill & Sangster, $59.10; H. F. Montgomery, $10; J. F. Morris, $80; McLennan, McFeely & Co., Ltd., $230.88; A. L. JIacPherson (sundry accounts), $275.91; Nickson Construction Co., Ltd., $89,896; A. Nunley, $10; A. G. Phillips, $15; Corporation of Point Grey, $3.75; Record Publishing Co., Ltd., $21.96; Reynold's Motor Cartage, $4.50; C. E. Ross, $10; Sangster Transfer Co., $395.84; M. Sims, $10; A. C. Spiers, $20; F. R. Stewart & Co., Ltd., $29.98; A. E. Stover, $10; R. D. Todd, $12.35; J. L. Trumbull, Carried forward $ 23,076 27 $ 527,509 46 $4,169,850 55 O 318 Expenditures, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SERVICE. Expended. CAPITAL ACCOUNT—Continued.. ( Statutory Expenditure ) —Continued. " B.C. University Loan Act, 1920 "—Continued. Sec. 7 (2) (a) and (6)—Development of Townsite Property at Point Grey—Continued. Brought forward $ 23,076 27 $ 527,509 46 $4,169,850 55 Miscellaneous—Continued. $10; W. B. Tullidge, $10; Underhill & Underbill, $97.50; Vancouver Daily Province, $76.60; Vancouver Sun, $81; W. Weisdep, $670.99; World, Ltd., $74; P. Wylie, $275; Sec. 7 (2) (a), $4,345 113,673 14 $136,749 41 By Public Works Department, expenditure on roads 4,800 00 Total, Sec. 7 (2) (a) and (6) 131,949 41 Total expenditure, " B.C. University Loan Act, 1920 " 659,458 87 " P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, 1921." Pacific Great Eastern Railway: Advances 50,000 00 Total Capital Expenditure (Statutory) $4,879,309 42 O 320 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX A. LIQUOR CONTROL BALANCE-SHEET AS AT ASSETS. CASH advances to COMMISSIONERS, warehouse managers, auditors, and VENDORS, ETC $ 82,075 37 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 28,034 53 CLAIMS ACCOUNT 4,088 69 STOCK ON HAND AS PER INVENTORY 2,0S9,118 90 REAL ESTATE 30,000 00 BUILDINGS (LESS DEPRECIATION) 114,200 00 EQUIPMENT (LESS DEPRECIATION) 28,490 18 FURNITURE AND FIXTURES (LESS DEPRECIATION) 9,691 65 DEFERRED CHARGES: Insurance - $17,902 55 Guarantee bonds 584 03 18,486 58 $2,404,185 90 D. R. MACFARLANE, Chief Accountant. A. M. JOHNSON, Chairman. 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 321 BOARD. SEPTEMBER 30th, 1923. LIABILITIES. PROVINCIAL TREASURY DEPARTMENT, ADVANCES $ 338,906 31 CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE, CURRENT ACCOUNT -... 39,447 24 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 335,668 51 RESERVE FUND :.... . 287,664 34 SI,001,686 40 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT (UNDIVIDED PROFITS) 1,402,499 50 $2,404,185 90 I have examined the accounts of the Liquor Control Board for the six months ended September 30th, 1923. The amount at which the stock on hand appears in the balance-sheet is the amount per certified physical inventories with the exception of that portion which was in the Victoria Warehouse on August 25th, and partially destroyed by fire in the early hours of that day, and which has been included at the value according to the stock sheets at the close of business on August 24th. The loss being fully covered by insurance, and the Reserve Fund ample to take care of any differences in the final adjustment, no charge is made against the profits of the period for any loss due to the fire. Subject to the foregoing remarks, I certify that in my opinion the attached Balance-sheet is properly drawn lip so as to exhibit a true and correct statement of the affairs of the Board, according to the best of my information and the explanations given to me and as shown by the books of the Board. A. N. MOUAT, C.A., Comptroller-General, Province of British Columbia. Victoria, B.C., November 19th, 1923. O 322 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX A—Continued. LIQUOR CONTROL TRADING ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD TO STOCK ON HAND, MARCH 31st, 1923 $1,071,745 37 „ MERCHANDISE PURCHASED 4,013,849 21 „ OPERATING COSTS : WAREHOUSES : Salaries $ 47,465 39 Rent 9,394 72 Insurance 4,440 95 Telegraph and telephone 607 76 Light, water, and fuel 768 83 Depreciation 3,175 27 Sundries 4,776 81 $ 70,629 73 VENDORS : Salaries $142,023 24 Rent 28,677 90 Insurance 9,429 50 Telegraph and telephone 1,723 97 Light, water, and fuel 2,010 15 Depreciation 4,122 69 Sundries (including alterations and repairs) 14,389 09 202,376 54 273,006 27 „ HEAD OFFICE EXPENSES : Administrative salaries $ 38,485 15 Travelling expenses 8,779 16 Interest on advances 33,330 77 Rent , 2,142 58 Telegraph and telephone 1,033 35 Light, water, and fuel 75 00 Printing and stationery 7,113 66 Postage 2,979 61 Legal expenses - 56 00 Bank charges ,. 156 55 Guarantee bonds 454 05 Workmen's compensation 5,000 00 Depreciation 1,255 44 Sundries 631 89 101,493 21 $6,360,094 06 „ BALANCE TRANSFERRED TO PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT 1,444,471 89 $7,804,565 95 '15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 323 BOARD—Continued. APRIL 1st TO SEPTEMBER 30th, 1923. BY LIQUOR SALES : $5,717,624 23 Less discounts to druggists $ 1,386 12 „ A'endors' breakages 11,058 69 „ Burglary and theft 1,319 11 13,763 92 $5,703,860 31 „ OTHER INCOME : Bank interest $ 1,133 24 Premium and exchange 1,102 48 Rents 5,125 00 Miscellaneous 4,226 02 11,586 74 „ STOCK ON HAND PER INVENTORY '. 2,089,118 90 $7,804,565 95 O 324 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX A—Continued. LIQUOR CONTROL PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE TO SECRET SERVICE EXPENSES $ 64,385 04 „ MAINTENANCE OF PRISONERS 4,105 16 $ 68,490 20 „ BALANCE, NET PROFIT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED SEP. 30th. 1923 1,402,499 50 $1,470,989 70 APPROPRIATION TO RESERVE FUND $ 62,509 76 „ CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND 593,842 68 „ CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND IN AID OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS .' 178,152 80 „ SUNDRY MUNICIPALITIES - 415,689 88 $1,250,195 12 „ BALANCE CARRIED TO BALANCE-SHEET 1,402,499 50 $2,652,694 62 I 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 325 BOARD—Continued. PERIOD APRIL 1st TO SEPTEMBER 30th, 1923. BY BALANCE FROM TRADING ACCOUNT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED SEP. 30th, 1923 $1,444,471 89 „ WAREHOUSE LICENCES $10,000 00 „ TAXES REALIZED UNDER SECTION 55 16,517 81 26,517 81 $1,470,989 70 ACCOUNT. BY BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD $1,250,195 12 NET PROFIT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30th, 1923 1,402,499 50 $2,652,694 62 O 326 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX A (1). LIQUOR CONTROL BALANCE-SHEET AS AT ASSETS. CASH IN BANK $ 5,526 12 CASH advances to commissioners, warehouse managers, auditors, and VENDORS, ETC. 119,525 00 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 6,827 59 CLAIMS ACCOUNT 8,287 59 STOCK ON HAND AS PER INVENTORY 1,897,280 93 REAL ESTATE 30,765 00 BUILDINGS (LESS DEPRECIATION) 116,412 50 EQUIPMENT (LESS DEPRECIATION) 25,809 47 FURNITURE AND FIXTURES (LESS DEPRECIATION) 9,600 92 DEFERRED CHARGES : Insurance $9,257 78 Guarantee bonds 178 88 9,436 66 $2,229,471 78 D. R. MACFARLANE, Chief Accountant. A. M. JOHNSON, Chairman. 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 327 BOARD—Continued. MARCH 31st, 1924. LIABILITIES. PROVINCIAL TREASURY DEPARTMENT, ADVANCES - $ 85,698 79 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 151,381 97 RESERVE FUND 357,789 32 594,870 08 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT (UNDIVIDED PROFITS) '. 1,634,601 70 $2,229,471 78 I certify that I have examined the accounts of the Liquor Control Board for the six months ended March 31st, 1924, and that in my opinion the attached Balance-sheet is properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and correct statement of the affairs of the Board, according to the best of my information and the explanations given to me and as shown .by the books of the Board. A. N. MOUAT, C.A., Comptroller-General, Province of British Columbia. Victoria, B.C., May 27th, I'M!,. 0 328 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX A (1)—Continued. LIQUOR CONTROL TRADING ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD TO STOCK ON HAND, SEPTEMBER 30th, 1923 $2,089,118 90 „ MERCHANDISE PURCHASED j. 3,875,184 94 „ OPERATING COSTS: WAREHOUSES : Salaries .'. $ 48,354 81 Rent 7,110 33 Insurance 4,463 73 Telegraph and telephone 581 59 Light, water, and fuel 1,641 54 Depreciation ' 3,479 97 Sundries 6,596 44 $ 72,228 41 VENDORS: Salaries $142,100 85 Rent 29,743 56 Insurance 9,309 88 Telegraph and telephone 1,793 30 Light, water, and fuel 6,263 38 Depreciation 4,421 50 Sundries (including alterations and repairs) 17,495 78 . 211,128 25 283,356 66 „ HEAD OFFICE EXPENSES : Administrative salaries : $ 39,139 32 Travelling expenses 5,715 21 Interest on advances 24,847 05 Rent ... 1,900 00 Telegraph and telephone :... - 1,243 58 Light, water, and fuel 75 00 Printing and stationery 9,331 82 Postage 2,860 80 Bank charges 160 07 Guarantee bonds , '. 423 97 Depreciation .' 1,333 06 Sundries : 633 63 87,663 51 $6,335,324 01 „ BALANCE TRANSFERRED TO PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT 1,652,213 06 $7,987,537 07 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 329 BOARD—Continued. OCTOBER 1st, 1923, TO MARCH 31st, 1924. BY LIQUOR SALES .- $5,973,461 08 Less discounts to druggists $ 949 30 „ Vendors' breakages 12,110 27 ,, Vendors' shortages : 231 89 „ burglary and theft 232 29 13,523 75 $5,959,937 33 „ FIRE ADJUSTMENT (NET) 119,314 65 „ OTHER INCOME: Bank interest $1,018 07 Premium and exchange 292 92 Rents 5,263 61 Miscellaneous 4,429 56 11,004 16 „ STOCK ON HAND AS PER INVENTORY '. 1,897,280 93 $7,987,537 07 O 330 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX A (1)— Continued. LIQUOR CONTROL PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE TO SECRET SERVICE EXPENSES $ 93,687 21 „ MAINTENANCE OF PRISONERS 3,459 80 $ 97,147 01 „ BALANCE, NET PROFIT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31sx, 1924 1,634,601 70 $1,731,748 71 APPROPRIATION TO RESERVE FUND $ 70,124 98 ,. CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND 666,187 26 „ CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND IN AID OF HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONS 199,856 18 „ SUNDRY MUNICIPALITIES 466,331 08 $1,402,499 50 „ BALANCE CARRIED TO BALANCE-SHEET 1,634,601 70 $3,037,101 20 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 331 BOARD—Continued. PERIOD OCTOBER 1st, 1923, TO MARCH 31st, 1924. BY BALANCE FROM TRADING ACCOUNT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31st, 1924 $1,652,213 06 „ WAREHOUSE LICENCES $60,000 00 „ CLUB LICENCES 5,450 00 . ' „ TAXES REALIZED UNDER SECTION 55 .;.. 14,085 65 79,535 65 1,731,748 71 ACCOUNT. BY BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD '. $1,402,499 50 „ NET PROFIT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31st, 1924 1,634,601 70 $3,037,101 20 0 332 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX B. INDUSTRIAL (CREATED BY SECTION 7 OF THE BALANCE-SHEET AS ASSETS. CA.SH IN TREASURY $ 58,753 09 LOANS: Loans granted $1,080,302 82 Less amounts due to borrowers 29,378 69 1,050,924 13 OVERDUE INTEREST 99,871 36 $1,209,548 58 SCHEDULE OF LOANS AUTO BODY BUILDERS $ 584 86 AETNA SAW WORKS, LTD 14,200 00 ARNOT & SONS, JOHN : 993 91 BARCLAY SOUND FISHERIES', LTD -. 3,397 23 B.C. YACHT & BOAT BUILDERS, LTD 15,524 36 BEATSON BROS 2,735 00 CANADA WESTERN WOODWORKERS 15,000 00 ' CANADA WESTERN CORDAGE CO., LTD 250,000 00 CUT-TO-FIT BUILDINGS CO., LTD 58,621 51 CERAMIC INDUSTRIES, LTD 21,402 51 COOTIE & REYNOLDS', LTD 10,000 00 CANADA WESTERN WOOLLEN MILLS, LTD 27,692 51 CANADA DOLLS, DTD , 6,282 27 DIAMOND LUMBER & SHINGLE CO., LTD 10,000 00 ECKLEY, A. & H. 6,625 97 ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURING CO 5,250 96 ERSKINE & MAY 6,060 88 FINLAYSON, H. L 1,670 28 FINE ARTS FURNITURE CO., LTD 6,052 99 FBRFOS FISH PRODUCTS, LTD 5,200 00 GEORGE, P. E 1,635 00 GREAT WEST MANUFACTURING CO., LTD 20,280 88 HIKER MANUFACTURING CO., LTD ; 8,000 00 HENSON & DYSON 4,000 00 HENSHALL FISH PRODUCTS 3,118 75 ICELMA FISH CO., LTD 4,000 00 JORGENSON & ANTHONY 257 59 KERR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD 3,666 68 LAIDLAW SHINGLE CO., LTD 3,169 87 LANGLEY TIMBER PRODUCTS, LTD 5,500 00 MADDAUGH, HUGGARD & NICHOLS 22,580 07 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924, O 333 DEVELOPMENT FUND. " DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES ACT, 1919.") AT MARCH 31st, 1924. LIABILITIES. PROVINCIAL TREASURY : Advances $1,025,000 00 Interest earned , 184,501 42 $1,209,501 42 INTEREST PAID IN ADVANCE 47 16 $1,209,548 58 GRANTED (f 1,080,302.82). MERRITT INDUSTRIES, LTD $ 6,000 00 McLEOD & MOVITZ ... 1,500 00 MCLEOD BOX CO 4,500 00 N. M. & R. FISH CO. .;..., 15,385 93 ORDANO BROS .: 300 00 PEERLESS PRODUCTS, LTD. 711 47 PACIFIC CRATING & MANUFACTURING CO 18,392 61 PACIFIC GUANO CO., LTD. ; 61 83 QUIGLEY KNITTING MILLS, LTD 33,401 29 RAEMAEKERS & STEPHEN BROS '. 1,317 87 REX SHINGLE CO., LTD ; J 14,752 78 SIDNEY ROOFING & PAPER CO., LTD. 88,000 00 STETTLER CIGAR FACTORY, LTD 106 42 SHORE, T. J., BOLT & NUT MANUFACTURING CO., LTD 52,253 91 SAN JUAN BOX CO., LTD 43,117 87 SCHAAKE CO., LTD 53,723 79 THOMPSON ET AL „ 13,200 70 TACEY, J. R., & SON 11,666 68 TRICKEY EVANS MANUFACTURING CO. 2,435 03 TAIT PIPE & FOUNDRY CO., LTD. 24,000 00 VIVIAN GAS ENGINE CO .. 18,000 O0 VETERANS' PRODUCTS, LTD 18,726 15 VICTORY ATTACHABLE SOLES & HEELS - 2,000 00 VANCOUVER PICKLE CO., LTD 3,000 00 VAN LOO CIGAR CO., LTD. 20,312 50 WESTERN TOY & FURNITURE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. 37,988 58 WAKEFIELD, E. J 1,425 00 WONDER PUMP & ENGINE CO. 7,000 00 WHOLESALE FISH CO 2,364 36 WATERS, T. IL, & CO., LTD. 10,153 97 WESTERN ABRASIVE PAPER CO., LTD 22,000 00 * 0 334 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX C. CONSERVATION (CREATED BY SECTION 287a BALANCE-SHEET AS ASSETS. CASH IN TREASURY $ 81:382 08 ADVANCES AND EXPENDITURES BE CONSERVATION OF WATER : Black Mountain $451,627 60 Erickson 9,654 Glenmore 119,600 92 28 Grand Forks __ 259,889 Heffley Creek .' 28,672 42 31 Horie, M 2,772 Jones, W. W 300 Naramata 75,953 Peaehland 36,785 Penticton 22,879 Robson 20.000 40 00 24 66 61 00 Rutland Drainage 10,053 Scotty Creek 34,163 29 28 -South-east Kelowna 297.781 Vernon 691,918 09 19 Vinsulla 9,867 05 Westbank 26,690 58 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND DISBl RECEIPTS. TO .BALANCE AT CREDIT OF FUND MARCH 31st, 1923 „ ADVANCES FROM PROVINCIAL TREASURY „ REFUNDS: Principal $77,089 Interest 11,301 $2,180,000 00 JRSEMENTS $ 44,759 45 265,000 00 82 88 ^:^^' $ 398,151 15 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 335 FUND. OF THE "WATER ACT, 1914.") AT MARCH 31st, 1924. PROVINCIAL TREASURY—ADVANCES LIABILITIES. $2,180,000 00 $2,180,000 00 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31st, 1924 DISBURSEMENTS. BY ADVANCES AND EXPENDITURES RE CONSERVATION OF WATER : Black Mountain $30,000 00 Glenmore 70,270 00 Grand Forks 42,192 67 Naramata 6,200 00 Robson 17,700 00 South-east Kelowna 38,444 52 Vernon 92,500 00 Westbank 8,160 00 $ 305,467 19 „ PROVINCIAL TREASURY—INTEREST 11,301 88 $ 316,769 07 „ BALANCE AT CREDIT OF FUND 81,382 08 $ 398,151 15 O 336 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX D. RETURNED SOLDIERS' BALANCE-SHEET AS ASSETS. ADVANCES ON WAR SERVICE GRATUITIES, OUTSTANDING $ 7,384 27 LOANS FOR RELIEF, OUTSTANDING : 198,590 63 LOANS ON BLANKET ACCOUNT, OUTSTANDING 3,670 15 LOANS ON UNDERWEAR ACCOUNT, OUTSTANDING 231 77 $209,876 82 CASH ACCOUNT, TO ADVANCES FROM PROVINCIAL TREASURY $ 20,850 00 „ REPAID ON ACCOUNT OF WAR SERVICE GRATUITIES 224 67 „ REPAID ON ACCOUNT OF LOANS 2,310 54 „ INTEREST ... 85 66 $ 23,470 87 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 337 AID COMMISSION. AT MARCH 31st, 1924. LIABILITIES. PROVINCIAL TREASURY: - Grant—Vote 233, 1920-21 (less refunds) $122,632 52 ,, 231, 1921-22 (less refunds) 44,239 90 „ 233, 1922-23 (less refunds) - .:. 22,097 33 Advances - - - - 20,850 00 CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND—Interest 57 07 $200,876 82 FISCAL YEAR 1923-24. BY LOANS FOR RELIEF $ 21,258 96 „ CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND : Interest - - - - 28 59 Refunds 2,183 32 $ 23,470 87 22 O 338 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX E. LAND SETTLE BALANCE-SHEET AS AT ASSETS. CASH AND ADVANCES s 1,457 30 LOANS: Loans granted $ 770,989 82 Less amounts due to borrowers 174,202 02 596,787 80 MORTGAGES FORECLOSED 23,433 95 OVERDUE INTEREST : Loans $ 47,885 48 Agreements of sale 24,875 47 72,760 95 ACCRUED INTEREST 18,771 92 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 82,949 74 LAND PURCHASES AND DEVELOPMENT : Purchase price $ 629,343 43 Development costs 1,015,840 77 $1,645,193 20 iess areas under agreement of sale $650,278 83 „ development costs written off 495.03S 91 1,146,217 74 LAND UNDER AGREEMENT OF SALE : Sale price $ 650,278 83 Less receipts and rebates 232,514 09 498,975 46 417,764 74 DYKING AND DRAINAGE PROJECTS : Cameron Drainage District, Capital Account - .'. $ 8,420 00 Sumas Dyke, Capital Account 2,949,248 70 West Nicomen Dyke, Maintenance Account .' 27,357 20 2,985,025 90 OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT (LESS DEPRECIATION) 4,040 00 ESTABLISHMENT OF CREAMERIES : Quesnel $ 9,695 94 Golden 5,158 31 14,854 25 $4*716,822 01 BALANCE: Deficit for year ended 31st December, 1923 639,519 08 5,356,341 09 STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE. SALARIES $ 24,116 01 TRAVELLING EXPENSES 3,507 89 OFFICE EXPENSES 1,907 60 GENERAL EXPENSES 1,857 90' INTEREST ON TREASURY ADVANCES 314,253 88 REBATES ON RETURNED SOLDIERS' LAND PURCHASES : 2,500 00 SUPERANNUATION 1,158 25 LOSS ON RESALE OF FORECLOSED PROPERTY 1,187 27 DEPRECIATION—FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT 300 06 COST OF INVESTIGATIONS WRITTEN OFF :.„ 450 90 SETTLEMENT AREAS—PRELIMINARY COSTS WRITTEN OFF 27,950 23 DEVELOPMENT AREAS (INCLUDING LANDS UNDER AGREEMENT OF SALE) — DEVELOPMENT COSTS WRITTEN OFF '.. 511,175 92 FEED SALES WRITTEN OFF 5,495 77 LIVE-STOCK SALES WRITTEN OFF 2,541 13 $ 898,402 81 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 339 MENT BOARD. 31st DECEMBER, 1923. LIABILITIES. PROVINCIAL TREASURY—ADVANCES - $5,354,293 39 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ; 1,995 70 APPRAISAL FEES (UNEARNED) 52l 00 $5,356,341 09 FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1923. REVENUE.. APFRAISAL FEES .. $ 512 00 EXCHANGE, DISCOUNT, AND COMMISSION 12 55 LEGAL FEES - 448 20 SETTLEMENT AREAS—RENTALS AND MISCELLANEOUS 245 75 INTEREST 253,234 33 AGRICULTURAL CREDIT COMMISSION—PROPORTION OF OPERATING EXPENSES..- 4,430 90 $ 258,883 73 BALANCE: Being deficit for year carried to Balance-sheet 639,519 08 $ 898,402 81 V 0 340 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX E—Continued. SUMAS (LAND SETTLEMENT STATEMENT AS AT ASSETS. CONSTRUCTION M 447 45f, Ifi SUBSIDIARY WORK 66,972 52 RIGHT-OF-WAY PURCHASE EQUIPMENT 64,500 28 21,735 00 ENGINEERING 115,885 63 VEDDER RIVER IMPROVEMENTS INTEREST ... 1,916 30 206,020 93 PRELIMINARY WORK 11,601 24 OVERHEAD EXPENSES 3,739 35 LAKE AREA DEVELOPMENT MAINTENANCE 1,964 01 81,432 52 CHILLIWACK OFFICE ADVANCES 50 00 CASH IN BANK 401 96 $3,023,645 90 WEST NICO (LAND SETTLEMENT BALANCE-SHEET AS AT ASSETS. DYKTC-CONSTRTTCTTON : . $ 94.867 96 PUMPS 682 01 SINKING FUND 2.S92 17 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 155 00 ASSESSMENTS DUE AND UNCOLLECTED 31,800 02 ACCRUED INTEREST ON ASSESSMENTS • 5,007 96 $ 135,414 12 STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE. MATNTT5NANCU! .... $ 1.704 01 INTEREST: On advances . .. $1,758 08 On debentures 3,480 00 5,238 08 500 00 TRUSTEE FEES ADMINISTRATION CHARGES SUNDRY EXPENSES 360 00 29 84 $ BALANCE: 7,831 93 3,443 45 $ 11,275 38 - 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 341 DYKE. board commissioners.) 31st DECEMBER, 1923. LIABILITIES. LAND SETTLEMENT BOARD—ADVANCES '. $2,949,248 70 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 74,397 20 ¥3,023,645 90 MEN DYKE. BOARD COMMISSIONERS.) 31st DECEMBER, 1923. LIABILITIES. DEBENTURES, DUE 1st MAY, 1953 : Authorized $90,000 00 Less unsold 3,000 00 $ 87,000 00 LAND SETTLEMENT BOARD—ADVANCES 27,357 20 ACCRUED INTEREST ON DEBENTURES 580 00 $ 114,937 20 BALANCE: Surplus as at 31st December, 1922 , $17,033 47 Surplus for year ended 31st December, 1923 3,443 45 20,470 92 $ 135,414 12 FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1923. REVENUE. ASSESSMENT LEVY, NOVEMBER, 1923 $ 9,071 83 INTEREST ON PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS 2,203 55 $ 11,275 38 O 342 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX E— Continued. CAMERON DRAIN (LAND SETTLEMENT BALANCE-SHEET AS AT ASSETS. DRAINAGE-WORKS $ 8,416 92 ASSESSMENTS DUE AND UNCOLLECTED 2,322 39 $ 10,739 31 STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE. INTEREST ON MORTGAGE $ 495 42 ACCRUED INTEREST ON MORTGAGE 99 38 INCIDENTAL EXPENSES 3 50 $ 598 30 BALANCE: Being surplus for year carried to Balance-sheet 336 71 935 01 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 343 AGE DISTRICT. BOARD COMMISSIONERS.) 31st DECEMBER, 1923. LIABILITIES. LAND SETTLEMENT BOARD : Mortgage $ 8,420 00 Interest - 1,490 70 ACCRUED INTEREST 99 38 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 20 77 10,030 85 BALANCE: Surplus as at 31st December, 1922 $371 75 Surplus for year ended 31st December, 1923 336 71 708 46 10,739 31 FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1923. REVENUE. ASSESSMENTS LEVIED : April 30th, 1923 - $ 409 65 October 31st, 1923 409 65 INTEREST ON PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS 115 71 935 01 O 344 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. APPENDIX ft—Continued. LAND SETTLE SEPARATE AGRICULTURAL BALANCE-SHEET AS AT ASSETS. CASH IN BANK $ 41,187 72 LOANS 551,495 87 MORTGAGES FORECLOSED 18,993 29 OVERDUE INTEREST 40,234 02 ACCRUED INTEREST (LOANS) - 9,28S 62 ACCRUED INTEREST (SINKING FUNDS) 1,670 72 SINKING FUNDS 204,155 94 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT 320 00 DISCOUNT ON DEBENTURES 105,941 34 $ 973,287 52 BALANCE: Deficit as at 31st December, 1922 $77,399 39 Deficit for year ended 31st December, 1923 5,916 51 83,315 90 $1,056,603 42 STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE. LAND SETTLEMENT BOARD: PROPORTION OF OPERATING EXPENSES $ 4,430 90 INTEREST ON DEBENTURES 45,000 00 DISCOUNT, PREMIUM, AND EXCHANGE 983 31 TRUSTEE FEES 200 00 POSTAGE AND STATIONERY 177 45 REBATE OF INTEREST ON SALE OF KAMLOOPS CREAMERY 519 90 DEPRECIATION—FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT ■ 40 00 DISCOUNT ON DEBENTURES (»/„ WRITTEN OFF) ., 6,112 00 $ 57,463 56 ^— 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 345 MENT BOARD. accounts of the CREDIT COMMISSION. 31st DECEMBER, 1923. LIABILITIES. DEBENTURES DUE 1ST MAY, 1941 $1,000,000 00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE .' 47,533 42 ACCRUED INTEREST ON DEBENTURES - 7,500 00 APPRAISAL FEES (UNEARNED) 17 50 COUPONS UNPAID 1,552 50 $1,056,603 42 FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1923. REVENUE. LEGAL FEES $ 22 00 INTEREST 51,119 10 PREMIUM ON BONDS SOLD 405 95 $ 51,547 05 BALANCE: Being deficit for year carried to Balance-sheet 5,916 51 $ 57,463 56 O 346 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. Appendix F. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1919-20 TO 1923-24, INCLUSIVE. REVENUE. CURRENT ACCOUNT. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Horticultural Inspection Fees and Licences . Seed Grain Advances—Refunds Miscellaneous Receipts Total. Department of the Attorney-General. Court Fines and Fees Dog Licences "Fire Marshal Act" " Game Act"—Fees and Licences " Insurance Act"—Licences, Taxes, and Fees.... Joint-stock Companies, etc.—Registration Fees . Keep of Prisoners —Reimbursement Land Registry Fees Law Stamps " Motor-vehicle Act"—Fees and Licences " Moving Pictures Act "—Fees ... " Prohibition Act"—Profit on Liquor sold "Government Liquor Act"— Share of Net Profits Permits Section 10S (1) (b) Sheriff's Fees Trade Licences Miscellaneous Receipts Total Department of Education. Examination Fees Normal School Fee s Teachers' Examinations and Certificates . Text Books sold Technical School — Rent Dominion Grant Miscellaneous Receipts Total Department of Finance. Dominion of Canada— Annual Interest ,, Subsidy ... 11 Grant per capita ,1 Grant lor Lands conveyed . Amusements Tickets Tax Coal and Coke Tax Fuel-oil Tax Gasolene Tax Income Tax and Personal Property Tax Interest— " Dyking Assessments Adjustment Act" Sinking Fund Investments Miscellaneous : Land Taxes— Real Property Wild Land, Goal and Timber Lands Mineral Tax Poll Tax Prohate Fees Races Tax Rents— B.C. House, London, England Miscellaneous Rents Revenue Service Refunds Rural District School Taxes Succession Duties Unworked Crown-granted Mineral Claims—Taxes . Miscellaneous Receipts Total. 1919-20. S 16,471 89 (j,377 88 10,157 57 $33,006 84 41.S69 84 1,681 00 121,002 00 90,692 06 94,984 95 7,301 77 353,453 64 66,925 22 354,222 50 16,995 43 653,281 62 11,782 98 28,322 50 8,600 34 81,851,075 85 $ 3,530 45 1,462 78 § 4,993 23 29,151 06 180,000 00 313,984 00 100,000 00 623,135 320,472 195,054 19,080 218,964 500,851 .,149,212 .,132,440 158,287 255,990 77,342 43,128 90 19,768 230,874 374,320 53,443 70,726 88,415,193 20 1920-21. 8 28,994 93 1,620 21 8,552 54 $39,167 68 75,181 32 1,382 00 137,385 84 95,621 77 88,979 19 19,568 80 412,575 06 73,591 73 582,082 24 16,671 00 222,526 80 19,254 78 29,481 25 18,901 38 81,793,203 16 $ 4,115 55 1,614 72 29,133 86 697 00 8 35,561 13 19,080 07 220,295 31 380,179 20 1,046,343 30 861,811 72 119,342 00 262,580 00 64,527 36 41,075 97 261 80 9,303 16 213,339 93 342,259 22 46,892 72 902,514 49 88,631,827 52 1921-22. 8 18,917 54 699 26 7,817 63 $ 27,434 43 57,723 50 2,683 90 180,937 75 101,224 15 74,400 40 32,511 35 352,067 13 75,674 54 802,518 84 17,042 78 262,530 34 800,000 00 331,115 50 19,438 68 28,316 00 206,108 07 8 3,344,292 93 $ 6,528 15 3,535 97 1,519 70 12,000 00 47,904 04 1,096 15 72,584 01 $ 29,151 06 187,500 00 393,245 20 100,000 00 8 709,896 26 318,316 43 221,455 50 3,536,403 25 19,080 07 400,786 73 547,284 30 995,129 47 693,259 13 99,673 51 168,250 00 69,571 19 50,773 97 501 00 6,608 50 297,297 77 563,572 75 47,505 12 293,767 69 8 9,039,132 04 1922-23. $ 22,300 25 1,128 22 8,449 62 8 31,878 09 55,162 47 1,686 00 16,996 62 183,458 38 114,365 38 84,478 39 44,378 70 318,568 64 69,751 18 975,259 13 18,699 90 1,105,380 57 316,511 00 178,152 80 17,632 69 27,943 50 18,76! 28 83,547,186 63 $ 8,464 30 3,701 61 2,829 04 12,000 00 34,932 38 834 10 8 62,702 03 29,151 06 190,000 00 419,665 60 100,000 00 738.816 66 290,114 74 226,608 52 19,080 07 413,925 49 667,012 07 1,333,238 91 753,417 68 153,265 73 152,415 00 57,504 27 192,796 18 64. 1,' 6, 357 682, 51 589, 257 71 063 00 682 15 512 52 918 66 655 95 474 16 510,141,283 16 1923-24. 8 21,951 92 1,490 02 8,049 15 8 31,491 8 49,147 33 3,330 00 16,038 03 181,466 11 50,180 45 100,213 15 34,821 50 299,900 43 71,799 35 1,047,839 95 19,704 11 1,442,623 07 170,918 00 432,786 92 12,891 15 28,252 88 39,829 44 84,001,741 87 10,899 33 24,281 07 3,625 50 12,000 00 53,535 26 427 55 8 104,768 71 8 29,151 06 190,000 00 419,665 60 100,000 00 8 738,816 66 273,923 96 178,583 87 28,452 90 " 51,461 38 3,647,638 01 19,080 07 486,747 92 658,380 01 1,294,155 02 744,657 05 189,128 35 165,500 00 82,338 99 226,966 40 67,817 54 878 40 16,932 69 379,051 41 772,711 75 76,161 89 139,551 80 810,238,936 07 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 347 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUE, ETC—Continued. CURRENT ACCOUNT— Continued. Department of Fisheries. Fishing and Cannery Licences, etc Total Department of Labour. Dominion of Canada, subvention, etc Elevator Inspection and Examination Fees, etc.. Department of Lands. Grazing Rentals, Leases and Fees. . .. Land Revenue, Sundry Land Sales Log-scaling Fees Survey Fees and Sale of Maps. Timber Leases Timber Licences .... Timber Sales Timber Royalties Water Rentals and Recording Fees.... Miscellaneous Receipts Total. Private Bills Fees . Total Department of Mines. Bureau of Mines Free Miners' Certificates Miners' Examinations and Certificates . Mining Receipts, General Miscellaneous Receipts Total Department of the Provincial Secretary. Colony Farm Dominion Grant, Venereal Disease King's Printer Marriage Licences Mental Hospitals Notaries Public and Commissioners' Fees... Provincial Home, Kamloops Provincial Home for Incurables Tubercular Hospital and Farm, Tranquille. Vital Statistics, etc Voters' Lists sold Miscellaneous Receipts . Total Department of Public Works. Boiler Inspection and Examination Fees .. Electrical Energy Inspection Ferry Tolls Government Property sold ;.. Wharfage and Dock Dues Miscellaneous Receipts Total Department of Railways. Inspection Fees New Westminster Bridge—Tolls . Miscellaneous Receipts Total Total, Current Account. CAPITAL ACCOUNT. Refunds .of Capital Expenditures: Charged to Income Charged to Loans Total, Capital Account.. Total Revenue $ 35,814 46 $ 24,548 91 $ 10, 103. 293. 64, 7. 82, 1,273 236 798, 410 32 150 33 050 36 226 86 553 31 000 28 422 22 839 05 fill 62 825 63 22,656 20 82,941,646 18 8 2,910 00 82,910 00 1,257 44 58,659 55 1,003 00 75,378 76 2,175 00 8 138,473 74 11,109 56 168,611 42 20,035 00 86,928 10 4,084 40 7,422 19 4,396 02 ' 8,017 58 8 306,204 22 33,420 85 15,024 25 8,513 30 4,950 08 3,793 20 1,992 06 67,693 74 8 35,775 85 4,266 47 8 40,042 32 813,861,602 75 1,861,602 75 8 35,326 05 8 23,102 30 8 23,102 30 15,944 67 131,594 44 391,448 66 24,071 18 78,698 73 1,929.542 17 290,236 85 981,557 80 97,269 66 24,776 05 83,965,140 21 S 2,655 00 * 2,655 00 1,146 25 63,964 10 1,324 00 104,272 91 8 170,707 26 8,422 10 14,628 19 239,824 45 22,725 00 88.352 15 3,720 00 11,949 93 5,408 21 3,233 05 398,263 08 38,213 54 2,379 50 16,119 25 2,624 40 3,266 30 11,125 39 73,728 38 8 41,152 59 9,429 96 8 50,582 55 815,219,264 32 (15,219,264 32 8 31,129 58 $ 31,129 58 1 42,307 25 $ 42,307 25 8 15,394 91 135,683 77 412,071 69 14,321 61 101,292 49 1,349,165 41 365,775 05 1,012,356 12 89,430 98 9,675 86 8 3,505,167 89 9 1,167 30 8 1,167 30 817 10 56,149 75 1,036 50 99,662 24 8 157,505 59 4,245 35 14,628 19. 272,587 07 17,890 00 85,752 08 3,020 15 11,568 10 206,406 84 4,147 92 11,268 94 8 631,514 64 8 45,493 23 2,527 SO 19,228 90 2,956 65 5,374 90 4,179 27 8 79,760 25 3,183 80 62,296 20 332 69 8 55,812 C 816,987,868 t 8 1,813,433 56 81,088 95 8 1,894,522 61 818,882,391 11 32,903 83 518 00 8 15,149 96 86,563 03 299,386 71 16,101 81 80,743 00 1,481,939 11 402,048 08 1,266,139 14 351,114 87 10,705 14 84,009,890 85 522 05 57,186 30 1,186 00 91,770 82 8 150,664 17 6,719 22 14,628 19 219,758 08 17,840 00 88,295 53 820 00 11,102 66 209,751 31 4,039 00 8 584,476 61 44,975 55 2,336 00 22,267 70 8,100 49 6,541 45 27,108 57 111,328 76 8 3,319 36 49,177 54 35 00 8 52,531 90 818,758,863 9S 8 474,023 97 386,016 07 860,040 04 819,618,904 02 8 31,813 50 8 31,813 50 28,101 74 498 00 8 28,599 74 8 21,176 18 78,345 93 235,S42 57 10,708 83 91,280 50 1,296,684 54 503,838 15 1,539,137 20 139,479 46 12,609 21 83,929,102 57 8 1,555 00 8 1,555 00 8 492 77 51,754 75 872 50 8 150,105 41 4,362 63 10,759 61 54,255 20 18,625 00 82,395 62 1,345 00 10,721 98 32,757 80 209,769 80 4,293 93 4,936 00 8 434,222 57 44,821 71 1,340 75 24,568 80 2,543 23 17,387 29 8,692 10 1,353 88 3,435 00 51,937 96 1,014 12 8 56,387 08 819,108,077 49 $ 96,089 08 417,041 70 8 513,130 78 si!),021,208 27 O 348 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. APPENDIX G. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1919-20 TO 1923-24, INCLUSIVE. SERVICE. CURRENT ACCOUNT. Public Debt. Interest Premium and Exchange... Discount and Commission. Legislation. Members' Indemnities. Salaries Expenses Total Premier's Office. Salaries... Expenses . Total . Department of Agriculture. Minister's Office General Office Horticultural Branch Live Stock Branch Miscellaneous and Statutory Land Settlement Board—Deficits . Total Department of the Attorney-General. Attorney-General's Office General Office Joint-stock Companies and Insurance Branch.., Municipal Branch Censor of Moving Pictures Administration of " Prohibition Act" Sheriffs' Offices Land Registry Offices Supreme and County Courts Provincial Police County Gaols Industrial Schools Game Protection Mothers' Pensions Miscellaneous and Statutory Total. Department of Education. General Office Free Text-book Branch Agricultural Education Industrial Education Inspection of Schools Norma] Schools Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Per capita Grants Teachers' Salaries School Buildings : Erection and repairs, etc. University of British Columbia Miscellaneous and Statutory Total . Department of Finance. Minister's Office General Office Insp. of Trust Cos., Probate and Succession Duties . Carried forward. 81,428,388 76 31,768 69 22,431 89 81,482,! 81,781 00 10,336 92 19,007 44 111,125 ; S 10,547 50 1,118 16 8 10,941 87 44,639 43 57,399 91 36,734 92 114,504 02 8 264,220 15 9,761 92 31,356 22 14,255 72 6,258 23 14,653 61 17,877 05 21,282 02 171,601 09 76,427 14 323,495 58 72,910 67 68,715 44 27,701 08 182,912 27 81,039,208 04 8 20,073 43 69,815 83 26,015 38 11,321 23 53,716 73 67,596 47 16,119 61 1,043,388 61 421,367 80 111,245 49 396,714 07 82.227,374 65 10,738 61 26,812 73 15,413 57 82,120,022 05 93,575 90 8,541 17 82.222,139 12 101,882 50 8,725 37 14,160 40 8 124,768 27 10,513 00 2,120 59 12,633 59 11,245 00 43,584 51 98,099 37 56,647 07 123,290 76 12. 84. 19. 7. 14. 4s: 26. 208. 84. 434. 85. 71 44. 273. 198. 414 95 531 48 582 91 085 35 057 S6 456 70 948 53 094 93 216 71 971 06 574 42 898 41 776 85 574 50 470 21 81,564,664 87 8 24,362 36 86,384 38 15,207 47 68,946 21 63,089 43 74,279 17 25,030 94 1,123,708 70 502,850 55 378,195 31 H20.000 00 294,889 83 S3,076,944 35 8 12,383 59 34,435 28 11,194 06 8 58,012 93 83,062,235 37 136,615 11 353,448 83 83,552,299 31 8 97,862 00 7,575 82 12,399 92 8 117,837 74 12,012 60 2,134-29 8 14,140 79 12,718 28 47,049 11 95,552 49 85,037 24 166,934 05 407,291 17 13,883 21 33,227 84 24,331 94 7,311 17 14,788 37 21,377 45 27,365 32 200,542 59 82,539 54 400,833 88 98,399 06 34,494 57 84,499 12 487,887 50 194,273 03 81,725,754 59 8 30,412 96 101,119 98 29,183 43 75,855 09 73,729 73 76,889 01 31,255 76 1,231,042 83 551,728 55 384,307 00 445,000 00 402,394 89 1,432,919 23 $ 12,556 13 43,560 23 9,447 98 8 65,564 34 1922-23. 83,303,911 94 19,603 64 112,919 50 83,436,435 08 % 99,633 50 7,971 63 16,976 90 8 123,582 03 8 11,940 00 2,548 77 8 14,488 77 8 13,363 60 44,328 24 120,784 54 88,800 96 170,506 87 8 437,783 21 8 13,669 61 31,942 10 31,333 81 7,030 23 14,789 59 27,646 43 184,054 32 78,153 55 414,490 76 101,832 93 33,057 67 70,614 98 414,226 50 259,612 63 81,682,361 01 8 27,402 71 106,614 97 16,789 44 70,068 24 74,105 89 83,414 40 32,456 36 1,318,260 17 608,803 SO 240,591 80 445,000 00 449,849 46 83,473,356 74 8 12,422 01 37,921 41 10,264 27 % 60,607 69 83,548,174 45 53,566 13 147,287 49 83,749,028 07 8 99,599 50 8,614 29 16,240 10 8 124,453 89 12,000 00 2,001 17 14,001 17 8 13,119 20 42,967 62 124,960 96 92,558 24 156,357 55 476,209 46 8 906,173 03 8 13,236 84 32,373 74 32,754 89 7,219 73 13,750 01 24,735 80 167.623 29 75,786 22 414,606 55 97,538 46 32,528 77 39,131 17 422,923 00 231,486 26 81,605,594 73 8 29,128 11 112.679 07 7,447 84 . 61,706 15 77,018 17 89,473 89 33,005 93 1,370,806 32 634,774 05 197,442 66 455,625 00 504,852 29 83,573,959 48 14,219 63 41,451 32 11,800 73 7,471 68 t Formerly Department of the Provincial Secretary. 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April,, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 349 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE, ETC.—Continued. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Finance—Continued. Brought forward., Controlling and Audit Branch Surveyor of Taxes Bureau of Information Agent-General's Office, London, Eng Government Agents and Assessors, etc " Municipalities Aid Act, 1921" (2ndSessA Sec. 2 (1), "Municipalities Aid Act, 1921" (2nd Session), Sec. 3.. Miscellaneous a?id Statutory Total . Department of Fisheries. Salaries... Expenses . Total Department of Industries. Salaries.., Expenses . Department of Labour. General Office Minimum Wage Board.. Employment Bureaus .. Miscellaneous Total . Department of Lands. Minister's Office General Office, Salaries Lands Branch, Salaries . Forest Branch, Salaries Water Branch, Salaries Survey Branch, Salaries Temporary Assistance. Salaries Expenses : General Office and Branches Forest Protection Fund Surveys: Land, Water, and Topographical.. Miscellaneous and Statutory Total . Department of Mines. Minister's Office General Office Mines Inspection Branch Bureau of Mines Mines-rescue and Training Stations Mines Development and Mineral Survey. Miscellaneous and Statutory Total . Department of the Provincial Secretary. Minister's Office , General Office Provincial Board of Health Provincial Library and Archives Provincial Museum Mental Hospitals Provincial Home, Kamloops Grants to Hospitals and Charities King's Printer Civil Service Commission Grants for Patriotic Purposes, etc Superannuation University of British Columbia Industrial School and Subnormal Boys' School. . Tranquille Sanatorium Provincial Home for Incurables Miscellaneous Total. $ 52,964 91 48,532 25 45,063 68 8,929 67 75,846 SS 453,257 77 133,761 25 $ 818,956 41 * * 9,570 32 7,157 96 16,728 28 3> 3,535 48 3,889 42 $ 7„424 90 $ 11,466 24 7,048 23 51,912 78 8, 70,427 25 12,486 94 113,528 19 9,607 29 173,955 66 41,997 17 58,197 97 7,593 82 132,818 63 117,889 35 190,470 33 116,199 74 974,745 09 9,861 25 17,403 42 34,669 63 13,464 96 14,060 99 144,814 96 13,253 00 247,528 21 9,355 68 12,313 95 58,482 26 25,398 16 8,331 35 553,548 56 38,266 01 499,475 06 180,465 58 12,813 V5 56,849 77 49.140 30 388,000 00 81,993,720 10 $ 58,012 93 52,899 63 59,477 73 11,495 20 79,011 19 502,446 29 65,595 52 $ 828,938 55 9,172 10 6,500 40 $ 15,672 50 $ 7,242 33 9,233 83 * 16,476 16 $ 11,226 66 4,761 28 68,949 05 90,971 25 8 175,898 24 13,039 33 32,329 10 44,565 55 182,862 09 86,096 69 64,636 30 18,782 47 173,271 28 189,816 80 316,101 14 186,450 39 1,307,951 14 10,388 27 20,049 30 37,108 24 14,960 41 16,034 56 174,732 29 26,304 39 299,583 46 65,564 34 63,815 55 95,001 58 13,871 65 79,939 93 506,029 36 201,654 86 90,947 91 81,106,825 18 t 8,893 20 6,772 33 $ 16,665 53 $ 7,045 46 3,973 76 $ 11,019 22 9,739 14 4,735 42 64,207 30 55,485 15 134,167 01 81,463,783 45 11,260 39 20,239 26 40,318 00 14,667 79 13,540 94 73,933 69 36,229 26 $ 210,189 33 10,538 94 15,815 03 88,746 71 21,941 59 10,674 91 621,379 23 44,174 20 477,357 66 215,787 60 9,605 01 74,912 24 200,520 70 t 58,519 62 338,724 56 321,563 03 82,510,260 93 53. 319, 7, 81, 501. 293. 191. 80, 581 91 605 74 616 10 501 77 575 69 ,666 91 ,648 26 814 24 81,690,618 31 $ 6,136 78 8,132 19 * 14,268 97 $ 6,699 97 6,864 21- 8 13,564 18 $ 9,905 26 5,186 89 64,537 68 8,697 71 8,8,327 54 13,737 48 33,896 69 38.872 97 204,326 89 82,008 04 67,962 04 11,961 44 163,997 45 413,697 16 198,455 45 141,115 12 ,370,030 73 11,816 77 16,530 84 38.019 27 15,928 11 12,014 12 128,663 94 12,112 01 235,085 06 10,725 97 14,805 28 104,888 86 21,485 86 10,050 06 699,585 00 41,885 40 560,366 00 197,181 84 8,585 67 38,448 82 191.060 89 t 76,714 14 334,643 26 103,873 62 82,314,300 67 8 67,471 68 64,053 89 134,989 72 8,914 53 90,669 82 495,393 83 308,736 98 223,593' 08 90,648 61 $1,474,302 14 7,337 41 8,227 57 * 15,564 98 .$ 7,066 98 5,776 41 8 12,843 39 9,382 03 4,590 62 66,590 05 8,658 75 8 89,222 05 13,881 17 36,516 52 36,518 86 207,681 69 78,606 30 66,394 32 26,171 57 208,985 12 642,315 46 202,308 25 198,692 10 81,718,071 12,306 27 16,862 26 37,775 77 14,466 72 12,284 66 137,429 15 12,378 13 11 15, 110, 22, 9. 641 40, 780 12, 185, 84, 335, 50, 144, ,366 69 ,598 20 .534 12 ,043 29 ,200 04 ,246 76 ,882 03 ,267 96 10 00 ,551 09 ,580 03 ,084 43 t ,347 92 ,600 78 ,262 61 ,622 39 82,462,188 24 tNow Department of Education. O 350 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE, ETC.—Continued. SERVICE. CURRENT ACCOUNT—Continued. Department of Public Works. Minister's Office General Office District Engineers Steam-boiler Inspection " Electrical Energy Inspection Act" "Factories Act" Government House and Grounds , Parliament Buildings and Grounds Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves Steamboats, Ferries,"and Bridge-tenders.. Miscellaneous Total . Department of Railways. General Office New Westminster Bridge ... Miscellaneous and Statutory. Total Total-Current Account (charged to Income). CAPITAL ACCOUNT. (Expenditures out oe Income.) Sinking- Funds Building's, Roads, and other Properties.. Miscellaneous Total Capital Account (charged to Income). Total Expenditures (charged to Income).... 10,867 54,617 51,882 49,319 4,663 7,639 26,092 127,690 .,705,447 185,272 ¥2,223,492 99 8 19,933 13 58,863 02 811,568,002 87 8 951,327 37 143,133 18 847,808 07 81,942,268 92 813,510,271 79 $ 10,676 68 64,590 53 61,402 43 54,716 74 7,258 29 8,569 80 20,790 11 121,128 16 2,288,572 39 201,052 66 58,832 02 82,897,588 71 8 23,794 09 52,467 99 68,550 00 t 144,812 08 815,236,941 35 81,143,832 23 1,606,267 00 1,639,650 37 84,389,749 60 19,626,690 95 8 12,812 65 63,610 26 62,499 33 65,165 07 7,553 42 8,767 61 23,988 13 134,605 92 1,980,417 69 220,270 46 72,488 51 82,642,179 05 8 22,173 S7 69,974 52 8 92,148 39 817,436,486 92 8 1,343,241 72 849,904 82 1,043,550 50 8 3,236,697 04 820,673,183 96 S 13,112 64 58,425 93 63,989 80 53,066 61 7,977 76 22,097 05 122,042 20 2,192,868 91 210,488 89 82,744,069 79 8 22,082 50 103,975 54 3,000 00 8 129,058 04 817,667,330 13 8 1,606,612 33 568,231 42 957,293 46 8 3,132,137 21 820,799,467 34 8 11,331 07 59,506 36 57,416 88 70,807 69 8,556 88 20,931 90 119,540 82 2,175,325 77 178,910 31 21,272 43 82,723,599 01 $ 22,492 80 110 326 I 0 1,800 00 •S 134,619 70 $18,837,184 20 81,678,182 42 58,629 24 902,276 52 82,639,088 18 (21,476,272 38 Now Department of Labour. Note. —For statement of Receipts and Expenditure from 1st July, 1886, to 30th June, 1902, see Table No. 2 in Public Accounts, 1902, discontinued. TABLE No. 3. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE JOF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, FROM 1st JULY, 1902, TO 31st MARCH, 1918. Appendix H. 0 351 Dominion of Canada:— Annual payment of Interest Do. Subsidy Do. Grant per capita Do. for Lands conveyed Do. special grant " B. N. A. Act, 1907 " , Land Sales , Land Reveii ue Survey Fees Water Revenue Rents, exclusive of Land., Timber Leases Timber Royalty and Licences Timber Sales Free Minors' Certificates Mining Receipts, General Licences, Trade and Liquor (see note) Licences, Game Licences, Commercial Travellers Fines and Fees of Court Probate Fees Succession Duty Law Stamps Registry Fees Registration of Companies Sale of Government Property Marriage Licences Revenue Tax Real Property Tax Personal Property Tax Wild Land Tax (including Coal and Timber Lands) Income Tax Mineral Tax Royalty and Tax on Coal Revenue Service Refunds Tax Sale Deeds Tax on unworked Crown-granted Mineral Claims Commission and Fees on Sales for Taxes Printing Office Registered Taxes (all denominations) Bureau of Mines , Hospital for the Insane Provincial Home Reimbursements for keep of prisoners Chinese Restriction Act and Amending Acts (Dominion Statutes) Traffic Tolls, New Westminster Bridge Interest '. " Dykes Assessment Act, 1905 " (tax on lands against capital charge) . Boiler Inspection Fees Log-scaling Fees Fishery and Cannery Licences Licences, Taxes, and Fees under " Fire Insurance Act" Licences and Fees, under "Motor-traffic Regulation Act" Fees under "Moving Pictures Act" Amusements Tickets Tax Dog Licences Poll Tax Sales of Liquor under " Prohibition Act" Miscellaneous Receipts 1902-1903 1st July to 30th June. $ 29,151 06 35,000 00 144,033 60 100,000 00 64,834 06 70,614 15 1,160 85 198 00 84,111 75 214,106 56 67,287 88 148,722 24 57,868 63 12,611 85 8,748 95 12,293 74 11,094 00 75,044 66 1,631 05 5,785 00 142,737 00 205,492 08 93,792 57 71,340 50 28,875 98 78,273 70 75,826 94 4,304 90 10 00 7,279 36 27,466 84 109 99 625 39 11,211 70 1,098 31 3,478 31 86,287 50 1903-1904 1st July to 30th June. $ 29,151 06 35,000 00 142,925 60 100,000 00 118,276 89 55,574 60 1,231 90 143 00 116,382 90 289,366 93 59,854 75 108,270 55 61,091 73 13,554 45 12,352 32 29,625 58 11,946 65 80,057 93 256 63 Interest on Investment of Sinking Funds Unclaimed Money Deposits (reverted to the Province, Act 1905) -. Net Revenue . Loan Act, 1902 (£721,000) Loan Act, 1903 Loan Act, 1914 (£1,500,000) Loan Act, 1915 Loan Act, 1916... Loan Act, 1917 , Treasury Bills Deposits on account of Intestate Estates Do it Suitors' Fund Do n Tax Sales surplus Do it Official Guardian Do ii Rural Districts School Tax Shuswap & Okanagan Railway receipts (Act, 1890) Nakusp & Slocan Railway receipts (Act, 1894) Victoria and Sidney Railway (Act, 1892) (receipts) . 2,009,412 05 35,218 30 2,044,630 35 5,496,850 00 65,601 44 49,804 34 19,571 66 6,976 37 2,533 39 6,560 00 148,725 00 287,497 88 175,435 19 112,233 35 72,102 79 65,844 09 95,600 50 1,019 93 20 00 28,696 35 1,087 12 23,016 10 78 72 831 35 15,761 62 1,771 32 3,261 30 258,050 00 7,885 94 1904-1905 1st July to 30th June. | 29,151 06 35,000 00 142,925 60 100,000 00 141,510 83 159,412 55 1,092 90 28 50 76,228 17 410,288 29 5*3,504 04 105,192 21 53,663 06 7,250 00 12,524 95 10,613 53 31,073 08 12,607 90 93,012 24 1,542 93 6,610 00 157,821 00 286,226 16 193,004 80 101,607 29 72,053 22 114,236 77 94,682 45 1,322 87 1,580 00 39,869 86 103 30 21,679 29 148 69 1,709 50 14,159 53 188 27 2,186 55 225,000 00 16,140 35 18,896 69 1905-1906 1st July to 30th June. $ 29,151 06 35,000 00 142,925 60 100,000 00 189,391 92 120,019 53 1,183 98 81 00 100,449 83 509,043 44 54,298 82 116,895 20 51,872 00 2,735 00 21,050 00 14,454 70 6,076 75 30,332 32 15,171 06 152,120 71 1,198 00 7,280 00 179,721 00 301,765 35 134,587 96 101,308 02 83,834 33 161,904 95 107,587 42 874 45 1,440 00 28,606 65 21 32 33,166 01 56 86 788 70 19,957 84 1,692 26 2,322 10 1906-1907 1st July to 30th June. $ 29,151 06 35,000 00 142,925 60 100,000 00 663,035 31 177,383 10 3,689 52 95,219 90 1,155,346 14 54,241 55 117,778 12 51,568 95 3,565 00 9,855 00 15.932 38 12,550 00 50,206 84 14.933 57 219,980 74 2,638,260 l 68,264 43 29,133 84 1,877 93 21,896 27 9,429 66 28,706 ! 2,874,554 76 45,906 95 78,184 34 26,986 11 24,021 40 6,301 48 22,104 75 17,025 11 14,708 82 78,695 54 2,992,900 36 51,542 13 3,044,442 49 71,861 74 36,424 12 1,657 16 28,400 34 9,783 96 1,688 74 8,985 00 193,838 00 263,547 21 129,287 80 117,900 06 113,638 35 151,513 84 107,310 49 1,553 53 670 00 34,090 95 180 00 96,443 19 160 18 860 05 17,988 39 732 32 1,039 80 18,800 00 23,760 20 35,011 14,705 11 1907-1908 1st July to 30th June. $ 29,151 06 150,000 00 142,925 60 100,000 00 100,000 00 548,036 06 134,842 06 1,855 20 162 50 74,043 05 2,258,566 67 53,256 27 92,329 15 53,101 70 4,630 00 200 00 17,188 47 8,295 30 35,450 76 20,068 55 239,699 64 13,0 l 05 39,495 60 4,338,632 32 57,450 31 48,511 18 4,444,593 81 106,602 83 97,193 32 6,383 24 33,726 39 7,552 11 1,276 28 11,235 00 207,783 00 269,151 32 134,738 01 193,974 40 152,899 80 112,567 14 125,518 50 1,120 34 530 00 36,001 80 93 30 83,056 05 95 79 969 45 21,632 18 2,942 55 1,295 93 345,000 00 25,252 95 69,064 38 14,705 07 19,320 15 1908-1909 1st July to 31st March. (9 Months). $ 29,151 06 150,000 00 142,925 60 100,000 00 100,000 00 528,604 64 120,007 50 2,887 91 96 50 59,085 59 1,848,254 95 13,739 42 79,502 60 35,460 80 7,920 00 200 00 16,960 23 15,211 28 77,518 97 16,781 10 195,797 82 476 45 8,965 00 153,753 00 49,487 94 23,294 47 37,312 97 15,981 97 81,927 16 143,223 50 1,216 50 640 00 22,525 03 20 00 27,693 24 32 507 50 22,943 78 1,477 07 555 65 304,500 00 23,064 50 82,461 84 19,080 07 1909-1910 1st April to 31st March. $ 29,151 06 150J000 00 142,925 60 100,000 00 100,000 00 2,618,188 75 175,778 11 15,871 85 109 00 85,875 29 2,234,099 31 53,095 07 91,253 75 58,951 49 7,280 00 700 00 30,734 60 19,463 86 108,495 39 24,500 20 408,826 15 13,010 59 23,072 50 5,931,372 47,682 00 5,979,054 ! 130,963 35 87,112 32 6,040 41 36,301 34 6,765 80 4,638,562 35 25,938 64 4,664,500 99 131,802 m 42,807 20 4,045 91 27,202 40 4,575 52 2,058 57 17,490 00 260,682 00 335,744 26 161,692 88 250,904 71 190,984 16 102,608 93 222,722 91 1,735 25 510 00 39,869 65 1910-1911 1st April to 31st March. $ 29,151 06 150,000 00 142,925 60 100,000 00 100,000 00 2,431,231 36 321,586 98 18,052 97 230 00 106,857 75 !,357,951 32 1911-1912 1st April to 31st March 68,937 105,319 55 92,498 00 7,815 00 200 00 46,203 69 37,294 41 200,459 88 30,992 30 613,092 22 65,194 44 204 72 687 00 24,064 67 3,895 83 1,286 20 356,200 00 29,901 35 157,493 13 19,080 07 19,614 62 21,698 31,340 00 8,818,596 28 56,145 3,874,741 94 196,346 30 90,597 23 6,594 79 44,308 45 5,191 92 7,820 82 17,580 00 313,338 00 352,372 44 179,052 70 316.130 S3 192,924 78 91,OPS 43 248,332 86 1,463 32 560 00 42,020 84 127,776 49 38 91 917 00 26,274 07 308 30 793 45 1,066,000 00 23,817 81 248,772 40 19,080 07 20,827 04 27,518 64 82,657 79 10,492 892 27 223,749 42 276,507 84 4,935 56 56,325 55 5,709 81 $ 29,151 06 180,000 00 304,629 60 100,000 00 100,000 00 1,805,390 71 323,895 21 17,544 59 45,619 24 350 00 83,066 04 2,300,263 28 68 101 21 93,461 70 75,545 7,995 00 48,215 15 30,111 23 152,243 43,817 13 592,398 73 173,401 20 3,439 20 21,200 00 381,432 00 298,076 26 257,267 53 428,274 57 240,731 63 100,659 29 195,207 78 3,564 74 430 00 43,436 00 115,111 43 203 91 662 50 32,004 09 5,532 62 1,449 66 1,432,660 94 21,500 00 329,220 00 19,080 07 26,454 46 27,239 61 26,988 67 10,677,762 71 67,946 11 10,745,708 82 190,804 01 309,165 22 46,605 38 29,24S 55 !,367 28 5,326 84 1912-1913 1st April to 31st March. $ 29, 180, 323, 100, 100, 2,344 301, 22. 49, 84 2,457. 151 06 000 00 338 40 000 00 000 00 596 52 184 95 053 48 984 03 210 25 576 39 129 37 62,985 70 94,754 35 86,207 60 6,175 00 63,858 47 43,743 52 193,523 90 73,569 33 712,258 43 141,957 55 4,892 ' 25,850 00 360,663 00 459,570 40 197,790 44 543,087 20 280,302 88 155,163 302,225 35 2,366 70 520 00 42,733 43 87,162 70 47 20 863 00 35,541 08 4,101 87 3,017 16 1,723,990 60 23,000 00 276,522 56 19,080 07 28,829 81 25,210 93 32,170 00 36,609 08 1913-1914 1st April to 31 st March. $ 29,151 06 180,000 00 313,984 00 100,000 00 100,000 00 1,172,953 72 218,525 92 20,162 83 61,909 54 206 00 114,545 38 2,444,179 06 59,591 25 92,919 85 102,617 96 107,154 50 290,457 71 12,436,027 72 74,187 12,510,215 ( 246,452 24 290,935 56 14,218 19 41,944 78 401,111 81 9,024 35 64,955 56 44,810 23 249,275 37 100,626 56 652,431 48 96,420 65 5,741 42 24,485 00 3,558 00 501,051 11 211,868 37 659,424 11 348,452 03 153,880 73 192,590 14 3,184 93 1,220 00 45,953 83 54,916 87 46 36 1,977 51 42,875 65 2,628 81 15,542 30 1,279,351 93 23,000 00 91,967 47 19,080 07 31,288 81 18,375 60 39,702 18 45,861 73 98,530 155,404 66 10,398,381 10 80,877 64 10,479,258 74 1,503,500 00 275 808 32 389,666 40 7,961 74 35,654 16 9,383 12 33,000 00 1914-1915 1st April to 31st March. $ 29,151 06 180,000 00 313,984 00 100,000 00 100,000 00 749,098 31 127,469 53 17,144 72 27,597 11 75 00 79,952 42 1,755,119 64 47,469 45 56,651 62,969 35 90,629 11 90,948 25 41,033 46 40,250 77 162,277 60 101,963 90 443,727 67 64,814 90 4,682 14 19,520 00 30 00 515,143 26 260,432 36 646,44 L 93 428,708 25 130,876 68 158,867 25 977 . 850 00 40,296 71 41,243 22 32 95 929 79 39,428 55 4,846 60 15,317 50 251,638 83 22,500 00 190,172 12 19,080 07 26,857 31 29,821 59 34,648 92 75,728 52 110,446 23,940 50 7,871,375 10 103,121 7,974,496 46 7,275,000 00 2,700,000 00 146,784 13 146,428 01 28,272 21 4,908 46 1915-1916 1st April to 31st March. $ 29,151 06 180,000 00 313,984 00 100,000 00 100,000 00 119,772 48 81,117 53 5,496 33 59,908 13 65 00 126,479 01 1,477,378 71,875 84 47,920 80 59,277 85 75,924 98 71,582 00 1916-1917 1st April to 31st March. 20,117 15 64,505 49 139,907 23 81,178 41 241,548 50 37,949 66 2,254 10 16,070 00 492,813 64 278,535 534,459 99 329,287 80 163,335 58 173,261 75 563 31 730 00 35,703 23 25,090 85 8 62 884 25 32,740 00 4,900 27 13,470 50 26,000 00 159,680 54 19,080 07 24,327 05 29,439 38 33,335 00 81,680 01 94,892 30 17,715 50 8,161 37 6,193,560 60 98,133 00 6,291,693 60 3,130,000 00 165,716 72 235,104 72 31,072 69 126,715 35 3,363 06 I 29,151 180,000 313,984 100,000 100,000 218,453 79,919 10,100 33,971 17,737 75,990 1,759,469 85,357 48,875 62,315 67,386 66,097 21,968 12 72,695 47 277,702 73 65,949 02 196,663 90 44,983 50 4,156 54 15,020 00 1917-1918 1st April to 31st March. 29,151 06 180,000 00 313,984 00 100,000 00 25,000 00 395,972 49 81,246 51 7,168 70 32,569 10 27,597 94 78,564 62 1,797,078 88 132,538 68 52,309 60 66,897 30 20,535 25 65,487 50 532,106 85 291,412 83 521,325 26 296,801 75 287,257 59 194,536 62 632 62 170 00 37,903 97 39,695 36 870 50 42,124 07 584 80 11,338 95 26,394 99 75,803 66 19,080 07 28,309 36 40,897 85 38,563 50 76,581 17 134,361 50 18,429 86 6,799,958 30 106,825 33 6,906,783 63 2,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 173,608 51 93,310 40 21,687 88 134,235 23 28,065 52 49,479 89 241,362 36 55,615 35 166,644 48 52,199 00 8,975 06 14,355 00 1,013,983 47 521,206 19 690,536 30 670,638 25 293,576 80 191,928 33 664 19 120 00 37,583 32 37,587 42 15 11 1,250 50 48,859 25 11,632 05 9,983 69 40,387 43 123,452 40 19,080 07 32,411 36 60,263 52 40,998 95 74,346 39 193,256 50 17,280 57 124,497 97 1,210 00 329,530 00 17,199 93 129,606 75 8,755,885 00 126,961 02 8,882,846 02 5,282 89 | 300,000 00 1,050,000 00 191,175 83 i 251,697 00 269 61 ! 18,654 48 147,718 20 EXPENDITURE. -Public Debt :— Interest * Sinking Funds (chargeable to Investment acc't.) as follows: :- Trustees' account, " Loan Act, 1877 " Do Interest invested, u Do "Loan Act, 1887" Do Interest invested, u Do " Loan Acts, 1891, '93, '95, '99 & 1902 Do Interest invested, n m Sinking Fund, "Loan Act, 1914". Do Interest invested " Loan Act, 1914 " Do " Loan Act, 1915 " Do Interest invested, " Loan Act, 1915 " Do " Loan Act, 1916 " Do Interest invested " Loan Act, 1916" Do '' Dyking Assessments Adjustment Act, 1905 Premium and Exchange Discount and Commission Incidental Expenses of negotiating Loan f Redemption of Debentures (Loan Act, 1887) , t Redemption of Debentures (Loan Act, 1897) t Redemption of Debentures (Loan Act, 1903) t Redemption of $100,000 Dyking Debentures \ (purchased before maturity @ .91) J t Do $71,000 ., .93 t Do 25,000 it .95 t Do 30,000 H .95 II.- III.- IV.- V- -Civil Government (Salaries) -Administration of Justice (Salaries) . -Legislation -Public Institutions (Maintenance):—- Printing Office Hospital for the Insane Museum Provincial Home Bureau of Mines Mines Rescue-stations Fisheries (hatcheries and administration) , Industrial School for Boys Industrial School for Girls VI.- VIL- VIIL- IX. X.- XI.- XII.- -Hospitals and Charities -Administration of Justice (other than Salaries) . -Education -Transport -Department of Agriculture. -Revenue Services XIII.- XIV.- -Public Works :— Works and Buildings Parliament Buildings Government House, Victoria (see note) Roads, Streets, Bridges and Wharves (see note) Surveys New Westminster Bridge Irrigation Bridges , Ferries .... Subsidies to Steamboats Subsidies to Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridges Miscellaneous -Miscellaneous -Department of Lands 2 note) * Less amount of Sinking Funds as above, chargeable to Investm't acc't. f Less Redemption of Debentures as above, chargeable against Loans.. Less transfers to Capital Account: XII.—Public Works: Works and Buildings Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves XIII.—Miscellaneous XIV.—Department of Lands Net Expenditure . Deposits on account of Intestate Estates (repaid) ... . , Do H Suitors'Fund n Do ti Tax Sales surplus u Do tt Official Guardian n Do „ Rural Districts School Tax h Intestate Estates Deposits (reverted to Province, unclaimed, Act 1905) Suitors' Fund Deposits n n it Shuswap & Okanagan Railway payments (Act, 1890) Nakusp & Slocan Railway payments (Act, 1894) ... Victoria & Sidney Railway payments (Act, 1892) Pacific Great Eastern Railway (interest on bonds) Do ,i (loan) Redemption of Treasury Bills 1902-1903 1st July to 30th June. $ 396,127 82 9,253 80 12,049 99 8,577 22 5,291 58 99,219 36 17,876 73 8 00 373,215 10 3,042 43 10,000 00 265,459 62 119,319 96 44,455 95 63,443 38 3,747 69 12,343 67 3,670 96 1903-1904 1st July to 30th June. $ 346,003 54 9,253 80 12,773 80 8,577 22 5,762 78 99,219 36 21,856 42 2,980 90 5,639 40 82,970 34 101,092 91 397,643 46 27,226 95 30,329 02 232,240 11 2,648 05 509,039 26 12,444 501,501 86 161,522 20 3,555,450 93 152,268 68 3,403,182 25 10,000 00 5,393,182 25 393,182 25 59,738 49 38,530 40 50,816 94 26,050 18 6,030 00 260,566 28 124,258 35 79,719 50 49,903 21 67,798 98 3,614 99 13,109 74 2,811 96 1904-1905 1st July to 30th June. $ 393,623 93 9,253 80 13,546 35 8,577 22 6,265 57 99,219 36 26,095 03 3,909 28 5,693 88 10,000 00 100,000 00 123,875 01 103,787 43 415,358 43 28,644 60 24,155 36 142,291 40 3,811 78 406,612 92 5,191 31 470,743 30 3,030,237 47 157,443 38 2,872,794 09 10,000 00 2,862,794 09 2,862,794 09 68,242 78 39,572 75 419 26 50,139 15 26,216 34 6,030 00 250,568 89 115,455 46 45,653 97 50,393 77,893 99 3,388 12,745 S3 4,000 35 12,219 i 96,466 83 108,186 87 433,945 17 27,748 92 22,094 96 104,129 99 2,500 00 3,079 70 296,510 76 6,534 03 45,203 46 2,575,374 17 162,957 33 2,412,416 84 110,000 00 2,302,416 84 64,683 36 19,208 14 705 63 51,238 71 26,269 06 6,030 00 1905-1906 1st July to 30th June. $ 411,758 93 9,253 80 14,337 03 8,577 22 6,780 17 99,219 36 30,424 93 1906-1907 1st July to 30th June. 13,428 8b 3,571 79 5,711 44 10,000 00 100,000 00 253,634 75 118,722 52 47,765 05 41,391 35 84,560 68 3,203 20 12,474 16 1,998 78 14,194 55 107,571 10 116,405 53 418,937 97 29,021 62 24,918 15 72,028 37 5,125 77 368,594 06 6,978 56 179,557 94 2,328,126 27 2,328,126 27 69,539 91 26,796 18 413 71 50,202 90 26,249 12 6,030 00 T $ 406,408 93 4,626 90 15,164 20 8,577 22 7,318 58 99,219 36 34,967 53 13,442 30 7,030 26 5,457 89 10,000 00 100,000 00 1907-1908 1st July to 30th June. $ 364,876 19 8,577 22 7,890 28 99,219 36 39,791 72 13,449 00 2,031 67 4,918 10,000 00 676,000 00 282,522 70 120,290 40 80,747 70 53,543 9' 84,601 73 3,550 86 12,726 11 2,440 24 12,025 56 125,630 61 114,009 89 409,690 37 27,878 97 58,190 54 252,299 84 9,065 83 567,722 73 25,047 10 188,597 74 3,142,796 06 183,316 09 2,959,479 97 110,000 00 2,849,479 97 78,208 25 39,103 81 4,434 13 42,876 58 5,634 60 51,202 50 26,249 62 6,030 00 318,817 65 134,255 95 67,157 75 86,673 49 106,549 17 3,890 40 14,169 32 2,143 12 12,839 44 163,047 57 152,840 75 466,085 40,053 52,431 45 469,942 44 5,944 12 866,179 59 73,859 96 2,990 00 4,541,636 34 168,927 58 4,372,708 76 686,000 00 3,686,708 76 86,763 50 87,542 42 5,472 08 50,190 15 26,242 63 6,030 00 1908-1909 1st July to 31st March (9 Months). $ 182,091 26 4,288 61 4,167 30 49,609 68 21,771 34 16,176 08 1,103 24 2,428 92 1909-1910 1st April to 31st March. $ 335,213 43 8,577 22 8,786 74 99,219 36 47,358 92 4,000 00 91,047 61 264,273 87 106,233 50 68,075 56,542 52 93,372 67 3,747 82 11,124 47 2,206 " 16,548 34 178,379 49 143,305 70 373,769 42 27,023 40 54,243 00 10,448 64 1,115,598 88 190,118 32 310,607 43 3,932,204 06 96,013 01 3,836,191 05 95,047 61 3,741,143 44 3,741,143 44 132,443 24 48,223 50 3,635 67 26,113 80 13,131 26 6,030 00 2,677 18 5,080 64 4,000 00 389,700 87 151,785 84 114,386 90,015 58 120,605 69 5,224 47 15,915 18 4,201 46 21',728 ( 209,442 14 213,386 61 587,935 91 50,104 43 97,268 i 811,163 79 22,106 83 2,012,103 42 568,463 66 6,616,935 51 163,942 24 6,452,993 27 70,030 00 1,382,963 27 6,382,963 27 147,853 11 80,701 80 3,111 60 50,253 90 26,275 75 6,030 00 1910-1911 1st April to 31st March. $ 333,112 53 8,577 22 9,398 08 99,219 36 52,525 77 2,968 82 5,441 04 4,000 00 1911-1912 1st April to 31st March. $ 332,037 52 8,577 22 10,036 14 99,219 36 57,909 97 2,587 61 5,519 94 23,750 00 503,676 44 161,286 67 71,500 87 126,815 65 131.329 73 6,523 72 15,721 68 4,421 03 17,508 86 304,605 01 223,339 36 689,141 75 54,251 00 ),245 74 18,348 76 3,072,696 90 473,267 06 861,593 25 8,392,273 38 169,720 43 8,222,552 95 27,750 00 8,194,802 95 !, 194,802 95 153,400 77 153,201 18 1,851 63 52,158 24 26,229 35 6,030 00 875,609 73 28,374 65 74,171 95 93,666 32 169,971 04 2,221 28 14,129 81 3,261 25 1912-1913 1st April to 31st March. $ 331,335 53 8,577 22 10,696 37 99,219 36 63,490 99 2,525 15 5,58t 54 4,000 00 17,650 57 366,904 92 272,808 06 783,295 47 91,912 29 1,818,402 95 2,995,732 92 853,719 92 42,710 85 8,750 00 11,368,767 04 175,742 69 11,193,024 35 4,000 00 11,189,024 35 11,189,024 35 192,407 47 185,041 85 13,307 62 150 00 50.619 32 26,206 13 6,130 00 28,500 00 857,092 24 43,489 89 132,008 89 83,082 30 357,710 13 7,557 38 13,580 93 3,223 26 1913-1914 1st April to 31st March. $ 330,587 53 8,577 22 11,355 75 99,219 36 69,058 74 1,446 65 5,530 41 63 393,369 21 451,205 69 944,037 71 84,428 50 2,815,648 50 4,790,461 24 mi. mi. mi. ■ 58,358 90 15,626,805 96 181,983 94 15,444,822 02 32,500 00 15,412,322 02 15,412,322 02 236,678 22 365,115 63 27,171 00 30,193 26 25,088 70 26,202 79 6,030 00 1,329,707 20 57,848 26 87,499 87 96,723 43 404,435 49 9,'S8 16 17,022 4' 7,887 62 6,736 31 30,279 41 1914-1915 t April to March. 31st $494,075 03 8,577 22 12,133 65 99,219 36 75,619 92 430,784 07 747,112 40 1,141,070 43 111,039 3,064,026 72 15,955,123 £5 188,211 07 15,766,912 48 4,000 00 15,762,912 48 245,417 76 264,348 49 17,593 92 24,894 85 14,892 50 3,489 94 281,566 58 8,665 28 1915-1916 1st April to 31st March. $779,262 53 8,577 22 12,903 97 99,219 36 82,141 55 383 90 438,576 01 ,596,731 31 63,392 50 86,328 99 59,592 99 277,241 84 6,093 71 18,375 8,166 97 8,522 94 23,266 28 12,196 92 3,862 99 513,563 71 404,082 58 1|,310,200 32 57,785 22 20,369 79 1,572,5 98,613 78 2,656,163 3/ 12,153,109 65 i 210,442 65 11,942,667 00 11,942,667 00 4,942,667 00 168,048 59 321,475 15 7,146 30 22,791 52 503,500 00 1916-1917 1st April to 31st March. $827,774 30 4,288 61 6,169 20 41,096 59 145,500 00 237 54 254,715 00 415 71 94 57 107,155 82 1,555,562 26 1,477,611 45 62,600 54 59,201 52 96,877 541 206,281 02 51,350 65 280,207 24 3,987 09 16,586 52 4,949 2,764 78 23,726 33 14,970 47 4,696 87 355,440 67 249,392 20 1,325,308 38,850 86 18,555 04 3,571 18 2,063,235 39 82,299 08 26,614 51 2,000,892 63 10,083,504 47 202,842 10 >,880,662 37 106,564 88 208,285 31 4,641 32 22,711 15 122,214 13 26,047 ! 316,016 80 2,700,666'66 52,00i 31 286,455 30 3,372 70 21,147 31 10,160 68 4,936 32 17,528 80 12,445 55 4,484 44 486,590 67 188,961 79 1,331,413 43 32,374 124,099 25 18,196 09 429,083 1,939,961 99 97,663 28 48,821 23 1,005,264 50 286,237 06 9,531,740 35 452,422 65 5,079,317 70 9,079,317 70 40, 128, 712 33 888 93 89 25 667 96 319 01 737, 1,319, 500, 809 47 366 86 000 00 1917-1918 1st April to 31st March. $942,467 33 52,048 14 291,000 00 11,661 24 254,715 00 7,528 28 162,757 64 438 58 634 05 45,754 29 169,552 73 1,336,673 52 48,597 70 116,423 73 40,882 30 327,318 91 1,536 75 22,536 14 2,749 52 7,035 61 11,736 73 13,932 32 6,980 62 407,439 24 158,555 12 1,397,496 98 35,060 04 138,870 05 36,590 33 372,608 50 1,292,481 44 84,676 13 87,406 91 1,119,686 50 343,518 39 9,349,350 76 780,148 88 1,569,201 88 169,552 73 8,399,649 15 131,290 89 130,500 00 63,793 09 500 00 1,073,565 17 147,790 86 158,591 74 245 27 32,841 60 143,927 78 874,117 24 827,222 80 Note.—In Expenditure for 1902-1903, Discount and Commission include $279,748 for discount on Loan of £721,000, also Commissions, Stamp Duty, etc., on same, $88,886.46. Under the head of " Licences, Trade and Liquor," were also included Game Licences up to the year 1905. Note.—Expenditure on Bridges, separate account from year ending 31st March, 1912. Expenditure on Surveys, included under "Miscellaneous Expenditure" from 1st April, 1911, to 31st March, 1916, and under "Department of Lands" from 1st April, 1916 Expenditure on Government House, included under " Works and Buildings" from year ending 31st March, 1912. lo Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 353 Appendix I. INSCRIBED STOCK ISSUED. RETURN showing the amount of Inscribed Stock issued under the British Columbia Loan Acts. [To 31st March, 1924.] 3per cent.—Inscribed Stock, issued muter " Loan Act, 1891." Terminable 1st July, 1941. Date of 1st July, lst'July, 1st Jan., 1st July, 1st Jan., 1st Jan., 1st July, 1st July, 1st Jan., 1st July, issue. 1891. ISM. 1893. 1S93. 1894. 1895. 1895. 1896. 1897. 1897. Issue for Money Loan. £200,000 = 8970,000 Issue for redemption of Debentures of Loan, 1877. £42,195 = $204,645.75 20,450 = 980 = 2,100 = 2.380= 1,540= 1,820= 0,250 = 99,18-2.50 4,753.00 10,185.00 11,543.00 7,409.00 8,827.00 30,312.50 Issue for redemption of Debentures of Loan, 1887. £126,750 = 8014,737.60 12,720= 61,692.00 7,250 = 9,375= 500= 2,000= 8,600= 1,150 = 36,162.50 46,468.75 2,425.00 9,700.00 17,460.00 5,577.50 Total Issue. £200,000® $4.85 = 168,946 33,170 980 9.350 11,755 2,040 3,820 9,850 1,150 £441,060 = $970,000.00 819,383.25 160,874.50 4,753.00 45,347.50 67,011.75 9,894.00 18,527.00 47,772.50 6,577.50 .$2,139,141.00 Sper cent. Inscribed Stock issued under "Loan Act, 1SD3, Terminable 1st July, 1941. Date of Issue, 1st July, 1893. Issue for Parliament Buildings Construction, £123,700 @ $4.85 3per cent. Inscribed Stock issued under "loan Act, lSUii, Terminable 1st July, 11)41. Date of Issue, from 1st Jan., 1895. .£420,000® $4.86. 2,037,000 00 3 per cent. Inscribed Stotfc issued under ii loan Act, 1S99," Terminable 1st July, 1941. Date of Issue, from 1,649,000 00 3 percent Inscribed Stock issued under Vt loan Act, 1903," Terminable 1st July, 1041. Date of Issue, from 3,496,850 00 4 1/2 percent. Inscribed Stock issued under "Loan Act, 1914/' Terminable 1st April, 1941. Date of Issue, from 1st April, 1914 7,275,000 00 17,196,936 00 O 354 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Appendix J. DEBENTURES OUTSTANDING. :o: RETURN showing the amount of Debentures outstanding, issued under the British Columbia Loan Acts. [To 31st March, 1924.] 4 112 per cent. Debentures issued -under "loan Act, IBIS." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 1st December, 1915 1st December, 1925.. .. r, I 1 to 500 \ 501 to 3,380 $ 500) 1,000/ $3,130,000 00 4 ljtd per cent. Debentures issued- under "Loan Act, 1010." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 1st Julv, 1916 1st July, 1926. D. 0001 to 2,000 $1,000 $2,000,000 00 3 per cent. Debentures issued under "Loan Act, 1010." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 1st April. 1918. 1st April, 1928 2nd July, 1939 6th January, 1925 I 1 to 100 11. { 101 to 420 1.421 to 1,250 ( 1 to 70 T, i 71 to 164 U65 to 3,110 f 1 to 140 L.L.-!141to 322 {323 to 2,667 $ 1001 500 y 1,000 J 100 1 500 y 1,000 j 100) 500 y 1,000) $1,000,000 00 3,000,000 00 2,450,000 00 2nd July, 1919 6th January, 1920 $6,450,000 00 0 per cent. Debentures issued under "Loan Act, 1010." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 15th June, 1921 16th August, 1921 15th June, 1941 D. H. 1 to 2,000 n „ I 1 to 145 "• \ 146 to 345 $1,000 1,000 1 500/ $2,000,000 00 245,000 00 16th August, 1926 $2,245,000 00 t> per cent. Debentures issued under "Loan Act, 1017." . Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 1st December, 1937 1st April, 1938 1st November, 1938 1st December, 1938 16th May, 1939 G. 1 I. 1 M. 1 0. L, P. 1 T. 1 $300,000 200,000 100,000 100,000 300,000 $300,000 00 200,000 00 100,000 00 200,000 00 300,000 00 1st April, 1918 1st November, 1918 2nd December, 1918 16th May, 1919 31,100,000 00 0 per cent. Debentures issued under "Loan Act, 1017." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 16th August, 1921 16th August, 1920 D. P. 1 to 755 $1,000 $756,000 00 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 355 Appendix J. DEBENTURES OUTSTANDING—Continued. 5 1/2 per cent. Debentures issued under *f Loan Act, 1918.'" Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 5th March, 1919 5th March, 1939 1 1 to 1,000 S.-f 1,001 to 1,400 \ 1,401 to 4,100 $ 100) 500 } 1,000 j 83,000,000 00 6* per cent. Debentures issued under "Loan Act, 1918.' Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 15th June, 1921 15th June, 1941 T. T \ 1 to 800 "• • 1 801 to 1,200 $1,000 1 500 1 $1,000,000 00 6per cent. Debentures issued under " Loan Act, 1919." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 21st March, 1921 25th April, 1921 26th October, 1921 21st March, 1926 25th April, 1920 26th October, 1941 D.E. 1 to 2,000 n „ J 1 to 600 "■ u- 1 601 to 1,400 D. R. 1 to 600 $1,000 1,000 1 500/ 1,000 $2,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 500,000 00 $3,500,000 00 6 per cent. Debentures issued under i(Loan Act, 1920." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount outstanding. 20th October, 1921 26th October, 1941 D.S. 1 to 500 $1,000 $500,000 00 5 per cent. Debentures issued under "Loan Act, 1920." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers, Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 15th July, 1922 15th July, 1924 n tt I 1 to 476 'u- '(476 to 625 $1,000 I 500 f $500,000 00 6 per cent. Debentures issued under "Loan Act, 1921." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 15th July, 1921 15th July, 1926 . 26th October, 1941 D.K.I to 1,000 D.T. 1 to 1,000 $1,000 1,000 $1,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 26th October, 1921 $2,000,000 00 5 per cent. Debentures issued under "Loan Act, 1921.' Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers, Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 15th July, 1922 15th July, 1924 DV i lto475 1476 to 525 $1,0001 500/ $500,000 00 23 O 356 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. Appendix J. DEBENTURES OUTSTANDING-Continued. 5 per cent. Debentures issued under " Loan Act, 1921 (2nd Session). Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 15th July, 1922 15th January, 1923 25th June, 1923 15th July, 1924 15th January, 1948 25th June, 1948 n w ( 1 to 950 "•**• ( 951 to 1,051 D. X. 1 to 1,500 E. B. 1 to 400 $1,000 1 500/ 1,000 1,000 $1,000,000 00 1,500,000 00 400,000 00 $2,900,000 00 5 per cent. Debentures issued under "Loan Act, 1922." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 15th January, 1923 25th June, 1923 15th January, 1948 25th June, 1943 D.Y. 1 to 500 a j. , 1 to 575 r- u- '( 576 to 825 $1,000 1,000 1 500 f $500,000 00 700,000 00 $1,200,000 00 5 per cent. Debentures issued under "Setter Housing Act, 1919. Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 31st December, 1920 30th June, 1921 31st December, 1940 30th June, 1941 D.D. 1 D.J. 1 $1,361,500 340,900 81,361,500 00 340,000 00 $1,701,500 00 6 per cent. Debentures issued under (S Department of Industries Act, 1919." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 15th August, 1921 15th August, 1941 „ | 1 to 850 "■"■ | 851 to 1,150 $1,000 I 500 ( $1,000,000 00 ii per vent. Debentures issued under "Highway Loan Act, 1920.' Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. ,, T / 1 to 850 u-u- \ 851 to 1,150 n ft | 1 to 1,900 * '( 1,901 to 2,100 81,000 1 500/ 1,000 1 500 1 81,000,000 00 1st October, 1921 1st October, 1946 2,000,000 00 $3,000,000 00 5 per cent. Debentures issued under "Highway Loan Act, 1920. Date of Issue.. Terminable. Numbers. Denominations. Total amount issued and outstanding. 25th June, 1923 25th January, 1924 25th June, 1948 25th January, 1949 . . E. A. 1 to 600 E. E. 1 to 1,000 $1,000 00 1,000 00 $ 600,000 00 1,000,000 00 $1,600,000 00 6per cent. Debentures issued tinder "Pacific Great Eastern Note Payment Loan Act, 1920." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 1st June, 1920 30th June, 1920 1st June, 1925 30th June, 1925 I.I.I. 1 to 2,000 1M.M.M. 1 to 2,300 { M.M.M. 2,301 to 3,300 I.Y.Y.T. 1 to 28 $1,000 1,0001 500 y 1,000 / $2,000,000 00 2,828,000 00 $4,828,000 00 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 357 Appendix J. DEBENTURES OUTSTANDING—Continued. 6per cent. Debentures issued under "Pacific Great Eastern Construction Loan Act, 1920." Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 27th July, 1920 1st October, 1920 27th July, 1925 1st October, 1925 n, J 1 to 2,800 "■ A' 1 2,801 to 3,200 n „ 1 1 to 600 u-a-\ 601 to 1,300 $1,000 \ 600/ 600 1 1,000 f $3,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 ■ $4,000,000 00 6 per cent. Debentures issued under'(tPacific Great Eastern Construction Loan Act, 1921.' Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding. 25th April, 1921 15th August, 1921 25th April, 1926 16th August, 1911 n„ j 1 to 1,400 ■ 1 1,401 to 2,600 T1 M 1 1 to 850 i 851 to 1,150 $1,000 ) 500 f 1,000 1 son f $2,000,000 00 1,000,000 00 $3,000,000 00 5 per cent. Debentures issued under "University Loan Act, 1920.' Date of Issue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstanding1. 25th June, 1923.. 25th June, 1943. E. C. 1 to 300. $1,000 $300,000 00 ft per cent. Debentures issued tinder '*ltevenue Act Amendment Act," 1922. Date of Tssue. Terminable. Numbers. Denomination. Total amount issued and outstandings 25th January, 1924 25th January, 1949 E. F. 1 to 1,000 ©1,000 $1,000,000 00 3 1/2 per cent. Debentures issued under the "Dyking Debenture Act, 1897," the "Public Dyking Act, 1898," and the "Public Dyking Act (1898) Amendment Act, 1899." Date of Issue. Date issued from Treasury. Numbers. Denomination. When redeemable. Total amount outstanding. July 1st, 1897 July 1st, 1899... November 24th, 1897. January 16th, 1898. February 3rd, 1898. Februarv 9th, 1898. May lath, 1898. December 29th, 1899. Less Debentures re 1 to 118) 119 to 314 315 to 374 VAet 1897. 375 to 424 425 to 471J 1 to 200—Acts 1898 and 1899. deemed in 1908, 8100, $1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 000 ; do. 1909, 40 years from ] st July, 1897 . It Fl ii ii ri 11 33 years from 1st July, 1899 . $71,000; do. 1911, $25,000.) do. 1912, 30,000. / $118,000 00 196,000 00 60,000 00 50,000 00 47,000 00 200,000 00 $671,000 00 226,000 00 $445,000 00 0 359 STATEMENT OP THE PROVINCE OP BRITISH COLUMBIA INSCRIBED STOCK AND DEBENTURE ISSUES IN ORDER OP MATURITY, Maturity. JULY 15, 1924 JULY 15, 1924 JULY 15, 1924 JAN. 6, 1925 JUNE 1, 1925 JUNE 30. 1925 JULY 27, 1925 OCT. 1, 1925 DEC. 1, 192E MAR. 21, 1926 APRIL 25, 19*26 APRIL 25, 1926 JULY 1, 1926 JULY 15, 1926 JULY 15, 1926 AUG. 16, 1926 AUG. 16, 1926 APRIL 1, 1928 JULY 1, 1937 JULY 1, 1937 DEC. 1, 1937 APRIL 1, 1938 NOV. DEC. MAY MAR. JULY 1, 1938 1, 1938 16, 1939 5, 1939 2, 1939 DEC. 31, 1940 APRIL 1, 1941 JUNE 15, 1941 JUNE 15, 1941 JUNE 30, JULY 1, JULY 1, JULY 1, JULY 1, JULY 1, AUG. 15, AUG. 15, 1941 1941 1941 1941 1941 1941 1941 1941 OCT. 26, 1941 OCT. 26, 1941 OCT. 26, 1941 JUNE 25, 1943 JUNE 25, 1943 OCT. JAN. 1, 1946 15,1948 JAN. 15, 1948 JUNE 25, 1948 JUNE 25, 1948 JAN. 25, 1949 JAN. 25, 1949 Date of Issue. July July July 15, 1922 15,1922 15,1922 Jan. 6, 1920 June 1,1920 June 30, 1920 July 27,1920 Oct. 1, 1920 Dec. 1, 1915 Mar. 21, 1921 April 25, 1921 April 25, 1921 July 1, 1916 July 15,1921 July 15, 1921 Aug. 16, 1921 Aug. 16, 1921 April 1, 1918 July July Dec. April Nov. Dec. May Mar. July 1,1897 1, 1899 1,1917 1, 1918 1, 191 2, 1918 16, 1919 5, 1919 2, 1919 Dec. 31, 1920 April 1, 1914 June 15, 1921 June 15,1921 June 30, 1921 July 1, 1891 July Jan. July July Aug. Aug. 1,1893 1, 1895 1, 1899 1, 1902 15,1921 15,1921 Oct. 26, 1921 Oct. 26, 1921 Oct. 26, 1921 June 25,1923 June 25, 1923 Oct. 1, 1921 Jan. 15,1923 Jan. 15,1923 June 25, 1923 June 25,1923 Jan. 25,1924 Jan. 25,1924 Rate. iy2 6 4% 6 6 6 6 5 3y2 3y2 5 5 5 5 5 5% 5 4% 6 Nature. 1 Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures -Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Inscribed Stock Debentures Debentures Debentures Inscribed Stock Inscribed Stock Inscribed Stock Inscribed Stock Inscribed Stock Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Debentures Series. DU DV DW LL III MMM, YYY DA DB C DE DP DG D DK DL DO DP II G-l 1-1 Ml 0-1, P-l T-l S Y DD DII DI DJ DM DN DR DS DT EC ED DQ DX DY EA EB EE EP Amount Outstanding. Sterling Value 500,000 500,000 1,000,000 2,450,000 2,000,000 2,828,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 3,130,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 245,000 755,000 1,000,000 245,000 200,000 300,000 200,000- 100,000 200,000 300,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 1,361,500 7,275,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 340,000 2,139,141 599,945 2,037,000 1,649,000 3,496,850 1,000,000 1,000,000 500,000 - 500,000 1,000,000 300,000 700,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 500,000 600,000 400,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 £ 1,500,000 £441,060 £123,700 £ 420.,000 £ 340,000 £721,000 Interest Payable. 15 J & J 15 J & J 15 J & J 6 J J 1 J & D 30 J & D 27 J & J 1 A & O 1 J & D 21 M & S 25 A & O 25 A & O 1 J & J 15 J & J 15 J & J 16 F & A 16 P & A .1 A & O 1 J & J 1 J & J 1 J & D 1 A & O 1 M & N 1 J & D 16 M & N 5 M & S 2 J & J 30J&31D 1 A & O 15 J & D 15 J & D & D & J & J & J & J & J & A F & A 26 A & O 26 A & O 26 A 25 J 25 J & O & D & D I 1 A 15 J & O & J 15 J & J 25 J & D 25 J & D 25 J & J 25 J & J Place and Manner of Payment. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V.. or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., W., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Provincial Treasury, Victoria - - In gold at Provincial Treasury, Victoria - In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., V In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., V. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., V. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., V In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., V In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y In gold at Ottawa only In sterling, London In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., W., Vr., or V - - In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., W., Vr., or V :. In gold at Ottawa only In sterling, London In sterling, London : In sterling, London In sterling, London In sterling, London In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., W., Vr., or V In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., W., Vr., or V . In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., W., Vr., or V In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T.. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T.. M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V., or in U.S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. In gold at Can. Bk. of Com., T., M., or V-, or in U..S. gold at Can. Bk. of Com., N.Y. Purpose. Land settlement Soldiers' land and conservation.... Land settlement and Consolidated Revenue Fund P.G.E. construction P.G.E. note payment . P.G.E. note payment P.G.E. construction P.G.E. construction Consolidated Revenue Fund Roads, conservation, soldiers' land, Land Settlement Board P.G.E. construction Roads, conservation, soldiers' land, Land Settlement Board P.G.E. and Consolidated Revenue Fund Conservation, soldiers' land, and land settlement Roads P.G.E. and Consolidated Revenue Fund Land settlement Consolidated Revenue Fund Dyking expenditures Dyking expenditures Land settlement Land settlement Land settlement Land settlement , Land settlement Consolidated Revenue Fund . P.G.E. construction Better housing _ Consolidated Revenue Fund Consolidated Revenue Fund .. Consolidated Revenue Fund .. Better housing Consolidated Revenue Fund . Consolidated Revenue Fund . Consolidated Revenue Fund . Consolidated Revenue Fund . Consolidated Revenue Fund . P.G.E. construction Department of Industries ... Land settlement Land settlement Soldiers' land and conservation... B.C. University Conservation, soldiers' land, land settlement, and buildings Public roads, highways, etc Land settlement and general purposes Public buildings Public roads, highways, etc Land settlement and general purposes Public roads, highways, etc Land Settlement Board, soldiers' land, and conservation Term, Yrs. II 4C 20 20 2C 20 2C 20 20 2C 27 20 20 20 50 48 40 42 39 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 25 25 25 25 25 2. 25 Denominations. 500, 1,000 500, 1,000 500, 1,000 100, 500, 1.000 1,000 500, 1,000 500, 1,000 500, 1,000 500, 1,000 1,000 500, 1,000 500, 1,000 1,000 1,000 500, 1,000 500, 1,000 1,000 100, 500, 1,000 1,000 1,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 2x 100,000 300,000 100, 500, 1,000 100, 500, 1,000 1,361,500 Any denom. 1,000 500, 1,000 340,000 Any denom. Any denom. Any denom. Any denom. Any demom. 500, 1,000 500, 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 500, 1,000 500, 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Authority. Loan Act, 1920, chap. 49, O.C. 864 Loan Act, 1921, chap. 31, O.C. 862 Loan Act, 1921 (Sec. Sess.), chap. 29, Sec. O.C. 863 Loan Act, 1916, chap. 38, and Amendments, 1917-18-19 O.C. 22 P.G.E. Note Payment Loan Act, 1920, chap. 53, O.C. 944 P.G.E. Note Payment Loan Act, 1920, chap. 53, O.C. 1041 and 1306 P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, chap. 52, 1920, O.C. 1410 P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, chap. 52, 1920, O.C. 1702 Loan Act, 1914, and Validating Act, 1915, O.C. 1239 .. Loan Act, 1919, chap. 49, Amendment Act, 1920, O.C. 377 P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, 1921, chap. 35, O.C. 558. Loan Act, 1919, chap. 49, Amendment Act, 1921, O.C. 557 Loan Act, 1916, chap. 38, O.C. 585 Loaji Act, 1921, chap. 31, O.C. 983 B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920, chap. 51, O.C. 984 Loan Act, 1916, chap. 38, and Amendments, 1917-18-19- 21, O.C. 1151 Loan Act, 1917, chap. 38, and Amendments, 1918, 1921 O.C. 1152 Loan Act, 1916, and Amendment Act, 1917, O.C. 1588..... Dyking Debenture Act, 1897, O.C. 498 Public Dyking Act, 1898, Amendment Act, 1899, O.C 803 Loan Act, 1917, chap. 38, O.C. 1240 Loan Act, 1917, chap. 38, O.C 1537 Loan Act, 1917, chap. 38, O.C. 2543 Loan Act, 1917, chap. 38, O.C. 2680 and 2694 Loan Act, 1917, chap. 38, O.C. 595 Loan Act, 1918, chap. 49, O.C. 354 Loan Act, 1916, chap. 38, and Amendments, 1917-18-19, O.C 976 Better Housing Act, 1919, chap. 8, O.C. 2141 Loan Act, 1914, chap. 48, O.C. 277 and 394 Loan Act, 1916, chap. 38, and Amendments, O.C. 851 .... Loan Act, 1918, chap. 49, and Amendment Act, 1919, chap. 51, O.C. 854 Better Housing Act, 1919, chap. 8, O.C. 889 Loan Act, 1891, chap. 13, O.C. 310 and 165/92 Loan Act, 1893, chap. 34, O.C. 313 and 356 Loan Act, 1895, O.C. 134, 135, and 136 Loan Act, 1899, O.C. 379 Loan Act, 1902, O.C. 288 P.G.E. Construction Loan Act, 1921, chap. 35, O.C. 1095 Department of Industries Loan Act, 1919, chap. 34, Amendments, 1920-21, O.C. 1135 Loan Act, 1919, chap. 49, O.C. 1426 Loan Act, 1920, chap. 49, O.C. 1427 Loan Act, 1921, chap. 31, O.C. 1425 B.C. University Loan Act, 1920, chap. 50, O.C. 778 Loan Act, 1922, chap. 46, O.C. 777 B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920, chap. 51, O.C. 1341 Loan Act, 1921 (Sec. Sess.), chap. 29, Sec. Sess., O.C. 73 Loan Act, 1922, chap. 46, O.C. 74 B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920, chap. 51, O.C. 775 Loan Act, 1921 (Sec. Sess.), chap. 29, Sec. Sess., O.C. 776 B.C. Highway Loan Act, 1920, chap. 51, O.C. 84 Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1922, chap. 62, O.C. 83 Exemptions. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. None. Lon-—London, England. M.—Montreal. N.Y.—Neio York. O.—Ottawa. T.—Toronto. Yr.—Vancouver. V.—Vifitoria. W.—Winnipeg. Dated at Provincial Treasury Department, March 31st, 1924. Note.—All persons not residing in the Province are exempt frojn tax on incomes derived from debentures of the Province as from March 29th, 1919. E. D. JOHNSON, Deputy Minister of Finance. 0 361 Appendix K. INSCRIBED STOCK. - SINKING FUND. LOAN ACTS, 1891, 1893, 1895, 1899, and 1902. BRITISH COLUMBIA LOAN TRUSTEES, LONDON, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. December 23rd, June 23rd, June 30th, Dec. 31st, March 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, June 30th, June 30th, December 31st, February 28th, June 30th, June 30th, December 31st, January 31st, June 30th, June 30th, December 31st, January 31st, June 30th, January 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, December 31st, June 30th, June 30th, Dec. June Dec. June Dec. June Dec. June Dec. June Dec. June Dec. 31st, 30th, 31st, 30th, 31st, 3rd, 31st, 30th, 31st, 30th, 31st, 30th, 31st, 1891. 1892. 1892. 1892. 1893. 1893. 1893 1894. 1894. 1894. 1894. 1895, 1895. U895. 1895. 1896. 1896. 1896. 1896. 1897. 1897. 1898 1898. 1898. 1899 1899. 1900. 1900. 1901. 1901. 1902. 1902. 1903. 1903. 1904. 1904. 1905. 1905. 1906. 1906. 1907. 1907. 1908. 1908. 1909., 1909., 1910., 1910.. 1911.. 1911.. 1912., 1912., 1913., 1913.. 1914 . 1914.. 1915.. 1915.. 1916.. 1917.. 1917.. 1918.. 1918 .. 1919.. 1919.. 1920.. 1920.. 1921.. 1921.. 1922.. 1922 . 1923.. 1923.. Transfer of Securities from Sinking Fund, "Loan Act, 1887." $399,170 94 (£97,159 13s. 2d. B.C. 3 % St.) $399,170 94 Remittances. $4,850 00 4,850 00 5,946 92 9,751 28 9,775 05 10,001 79 17,998 35 13,286 57 13,336 04 23,521 05 23,613 68 23,852 53 23,880 42 23,880 43 23,880 43 23,880 43 . 23,880 43 30,684 98 33,565 88 32,125 43 32,125 43 32,125 43 32,125 43 32,125 43 67,093 93 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 Interest on Investments and Bank Balances. 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 49,609 68 $2,212,276 78 $ 13 34 "115*37" 1,477 85 1,096 62 1,315 95 1,547 19 " 1,936 88" 2,309 87 2,694 62 3,088 32 3,482 02 3,895 54 4,318 56 4,734 69 5,293 29 5,917 42 6,536 00 7,176 78 7,812 42 8,456 56 9,420 17 10,412 26 11,444 16 12,505 96 13,589 07 14,661 57 15,763 36 1.6,903 58 18,063 95 19,258 20 20,533 52 21,771 34 23,038 45 24,320 47 25,606 50 26,919 27 28,261 SO 29,648 17 31,031 15 32,459 84 33,950 68 35,521 07 37,209 52 38,834 76 40,503 39 42,273 14 41,254 94 52,259 47 53,504 00 54,234 68 55,882 77 57,751 33 58,577 69 125,123 42 66,023 47 67,599 19 70,090 34 71,027 68 73,411 52 $1,553,5 14 $4,850 00 4,850 00 13 34 8,946 92 115 37 9,751 28 9,775 05 10,001 79 1,477 85 17,998 35 13,286 57 1,096 62 1,315 95 13,336 04 23,521 05 1,547 19 23,613 68 1,936 88 23,852 53 2,309 87 26,575 04 26,968 75 27,362 45 27,775 97 28,198 99 35,419 67 38,859 17 38,042 85 38,661 43 39,302 21 39,937 85 40,581 99 76,514 10 60,021 94 61,053 84 62,115 64 63,198 75 64,271 25 65,373 04 66,513 26 67,673 63 68,867 88 70,143 20 71,381 02 72,648 13 • 73,939 15 75,216 18 76,528 95 77,871 48 79,257 85 80,640 83 82,069 52 83,560 36 85,130 75 86,819 20 88,444 44 90,113 07 91,882 82 41,254 94 399,170 94 52,259 47 53,504 00 54,234 68 55,882»77 57,751 33 108,187 37 49,609 68 174,733 10 115,633 15 117,208 87 119,700 02 120,637 36 123,021 20 $4,165,312 ! March 31st, June 30th, June Dec. Feb. 30th. 31st,' 28th, June 30th, Jan. 31st, June 30th, Jan. 31st, June 30th, Jan. 31st, June 30th, ■ Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, 1893. 1894. 1894. 1894. 1895. 1895. 1897. 1897. 1898. June Dec. 30th 31st, June 30th Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June Dec. 30th, 31st, June 30th Dec. 31st, June Dec. 30th 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June Dec. 30th, 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, June 30th, June 30th, Dec. 31st, June 30th, Dec. 31st, Dec. 31st, 1900. 1900. 1900. 1901. 1901. 1902. 1902. 1903. 1903. 1904. 1904 1905 1905. 1.906. 1906. 1907. 1907 1908., 1908., 1909., 1909., 1910., 1910., 1911., 1911., 1912.. 1912., 1913.. 1913., 1914.. 1914 . 1915.. 1915.. 1916.. 1917.. 1917.. 1918.. 1918.. 1919.. 1919.. 1920.. 1921.. 1921.. 1922.. 1923.. 1923.. 1923.. Investments. Brit. Columbia inscribed stock 3% Do do 3% • Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%- Do do 3% . Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3% • Do do 3% . Do do 3%. Do do 31 . Do do 3%. Do do 3% Do do 3%. Do do 3% . Do do 3% • Do do 3% . Do do 3% . Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3% . Do do 3X . Do do 3% . Do do 3% . Do do 3% . Do do 3% . Do do 3% . Do do 3% . Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3% Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 3%. Do do 37. . Cash on hand $16,195 36 25,800 10 13,655 07 11,968 18 ' 14,346 44 14,613 19 25,005 25 25,488 10 26,097 90 26,509 15 26,902 87 27,293 28 27,706 33 28,127 57 35,406 33 38,754 63 37,939 49 38,554 37 39,196 04 39,830 18 40,468 99 76.299 73 59,849 52 60,876 65 61,934 63.019 06 64,087 08 65,182 76 66,319 34 67,673 63 68,867 88 70.143 20 71,381 02 72,648 13 73,830 49 74,992 35 76.300 28 77,636 01 79.020 44 80,398 09 81,813 20 83,292 40 84,985 70 86,679 64 88,159 64 89,813 83 91,547 08 41,096 59 399,170 94 52,048 14 53,300 30 54,026 25 55,595 53 57,601 59 107,754 14 110,409 34 86,697 46 201,094 31 39,436 54 69,870 69 311,115 45 $4,155,828 10 $9,484 76 Expenses and Brokerage. $22 55 70 57 37 40 30 72 36 75 38 80 62 99 62 46 64 50 65 89 65 88 69 17 69 64 71 42 13 34 104 54 103 36 107 06 106 17 107 67 113 00 214 37 172 42 177 19 180 78 179 69 184 17 190 28 193 92 223 83 228 67 235 47 237 41 242 74 256 32 267 96 145 05 139 55 284 81 299 24 335 74 158 35 211 -33 203 70 208 43 214 49 222 49 433 23 491 42 1,034 96 146 71 246 50 Total. $16,217 91 25.870 67 13,692 47 11,998 90 14,383 19 14,651 99 25.068 24 25,550 56 26,162 40 26,575 04 26,968 75 27,362 45 27,775 97 28,198 99 35,419 67 38,859 17 38,042 85 38,661 43 39,302 21 39,937 85 40,581 99 76,514 10 60,021 94 61,053 84 62,115 64 63,198 75 64,271 25 65,373 04 66,513 26 67,673 63 68,867 88 70,143 20 71,381 02 72,648 13 73,930 15 75,216 18 76,528 95 77.871 48 79,257 85 80,640 83 82.069 52 83,560 36 85,130 75 86,819 19 88,444 45 90,113 07 91,882 82 41,254 94 399,170 94 52,259 47 53,504 00 54,234 68 55,810 02 57,824 08 108,187 37 110,900 76 86,697 46 202,129 27 39,583 25 70,117 19 311,115 45 4,165,312 £ Note.—The total amount of British Columbia 3% stock held by the Trustees on the 31st December, 1923, was £983,341 14s. 3d. Treasury, 31st May, L92Jf. E. D. JOHNSON, Deputy Minister of Finance. DR. 0 363 LOAN ACT, 1914.—SINKING FUND. THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, TRUSTEE, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Appendix K. Date. Remittances. Cash Proceeds from Conversions and Sales. Interest on Investments and Bank Balances. Total. Date invested or converted. Dominion Government 5& per cent. War Loan, 1932 (par value). Dominion Government 5£ per cent. War Loan, 1933 (par value). Dominion Government 5£ per cent. War Loan,1934 (par value). Dominion Government 5 per cent. War Loan, 1937 (par value). Dominion Government 5£ per cent. War Loan, 1937 (par value). Dominion Government 5 per cent. Loan, 1943 (par value). British Columbia 4£ per cent. Inscribed Stock, 1941 (par value). Can. Nfor. Rly. (Equipment) 5 per] cent. 1933-lf38 (par value). Vancouver and Districts Joint Sewerage and Drainage Board 4£ per cent. Guarant'd Stock 1954 (par value). Purchase Price. Cash in Bank. Total. 12th March, 1917.. $ 145,500 00 $ 145,500 00 237 54 291,000 00 11,661 24 119,050 00 25,816 18 119,050 00 35,711 84 119,050 00 46,394 23 119,050 00 51,932 45 119,050 00 63,239 86 17,642 70 119,050 00 72,589 69 12th Mar., 1917 5th June, 1917 1st Dec, 1917 16th Nov., 1918 4th June, 1919 5th June, 1919 7th June, 1919 8th Nov., 1919 8th Sept., 1920 5th May, 1921 20th Sept., 1921 7th Dec, 1921 3rd Jan., 1922 15th Jan., 1923 22nd Jan., 1923 16th May, 1923 22nd Aug., 1923 15th Oct., 1923 19th Feb., 1924 21st Mar., 1924 31st Mar., 1924 $151,500 00 303,700 00 Converted into . $ 145,105 79 291,749 60 11,532 12 131,850 00 26,315 58 15,791 61 10,531 00 114,500 00 143,682 04 34,788 25 12,163 35 3,890 13 141,338 72 15,546 78 140,043 08 $ 145,105 79 31st March, 1917.. $ 237 54 291,749 60 5th June, 1917 .. 291,000 00 $460,300 00 11,532 12 31st March, 1918.. 11,661 24 $131,850 00 25,000 00 15,000 00 10,000 00 ' 1 131,850 00 29th Oct., 1918.. 119,050 00 ::::::.{;::::::. 26,315 58 31st March, 1919.. 25,816 18 15,791 61 7th May, 1919.. 119,050 00 • 10,531 00 31st March, 1920 .. 35,711 84 $114,500 00 151,250 00 36,500 00 12,500 00 114,500 00 25th Aug., 1920.. 119,050 00 143,682 04 31st March, 1921.. 46,394 23 34,788 25 13th Dec, 1921.. 119,050 00 '"£1,366' 12,163 35 31st March, 1922.. 51,932 45 3,890 13 11th Sept., 1922.. 119,050 00 142,000 00 15,000 00 135,000 00 230,150 00* 141,338 72 31st March, 1923.. 63,239 86 15,546 78 16th May, 1923.. $17,642 70 140,043 08 12thS,ept. 1923.. 119,050 00 $230,150 00* Converted into* 31st March, 1924.. 72,589 69 $80 000 00 79,218 96 117,932 88 2,192 41 10,302 50 79,218 96 $120,000 00 117,932 88 £ 500 00 2,400 00 2,192 41 " j 10,302 50 1 $27,550 93 27,550 93 ■ 1 $1,448,474 80 $ 1,150,800 00 $17,642 70 $307,583 03 $1,476,025 73 $230,150 00 $181,850 00 $836,900 00 $120,000 00 £2,900 00 $80 000 00 £1,300 $27,550 93 $1,476,025 73 LOAN ACT, 1915.—SINKING FUND. THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, TRUSTEE, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. CR. Date. Remittances. Cash Proceeds from Conversions and Sales. Interest on Investments and Bank Balances. Total. Date invested or converted. Dominion Government 5j per cent. War Loan 1932 (par value). Dominion Government 5| per cent. War Loan, 1933 (par value). Dominion Government 5^ per cent. War Loan, 1934 (par value). Dominion Government 5 per cent. War Loan, 1937 (par value). Dominion Government 5-2- per cent. War Loan, 1937 (par value). Dominion Government 5 per cent. Loan, 1943 (par value). Province of BritishColumbia 5 per cent. 1943 (par value). Canadian Northern R'v 4 per cent. Stock, 1934 (par valued C.N4. (Equipment) 5 per cent. 1933-1938 (paj1 value). G.T.P. 6 per cent. 1936 (par value). Purchase Price. Cash in Bank. Total. 12th March, 1917.. $ 254,715 00 $ 254,715 00 415 71 254,715 00 7,528 28 238,908 00 29,697 90 238,908 00 43,777 00 299,801 01 238,908 00 77,961 14 238,908 00 96,243 98 20,183 90 10,354 32 358,733 53 12th March, 1917. 5th June, 1917.. $265,300 00 1,300 00 1 $ 254,106 18 1,248 85 261,524 02 254,050 00 297,500 00 30,719 21 9,532 53 217,513 56 21,243 41 38,190 40 12,163 10 48,770 15 190,390 40 47,776 47 25,911 30 10,373 56 $ 254,106 18 31st March, 1917.. $ 415 71 ::::::::::::::: 1,248 85 254,715 00 1st Dec, 1917... 16th Nov., 1918.. Sth Nov., 1919.. $526,650 00 1st Dec, 1917.. Converted into ... 261,524 02 31st March, 1918.. 7,528 28 $254,050 00 254,050 00 29th Oct., 1918.. 238,908 00 $ 297,500 00 32,350 00 10,000 00 228,000 00 22,250 00 40,000 00 12,500 00 50,000 00 195,000 00 48,000 00 25,000 00 10,000 00 263,300 00* 297,500 00 31st March, 1919.. 29,697 90 "43,777 00 60,893 01 Sth Sept., 1920.. 30,719 21 28th Oct., 1919.. 238,908 00 6th May, 1921.. 9,532 53 31st March, 1920.. 11th Mav, 1921 217,513 56 31st March, 1921.. 238,908 00 238,908 00 16th May, 1921.. 21,243 41 30th Sept., 1921.. 16th May, 1921 . 38,190 40 31st March, 1922.. 77,961 14 20th Sept., 1921.. 12,163 10 28th March, 1923.. 238,908 00 30th Sept., 1921.. 48,770 15 31st March, 1923.. 96,243 98 10th Oct., 1921.. 190,390 40 47,776 47 16th May, 1923 $20,183 90 10,354 32 3rd Jan., 1922.. 25th October, 1923 15th Jan., 1923.. 1 25,911 30 31st March, 1924.. 238,908 00 119,825 53 22nd Jan., 1923.. 10,373 56 16th May, 1923.. 20th July, 1923.. $263,300 00* 526,600 00 Converted into* $100,000 00 108,817 81 70,893 86 67,076 75 118,829 59 11,793 29 108,817 81 20th July, 1923.. £16,000 15,000 70,893 86 31st July, 1923 . 22nd Aug., 19?3.. 67,076 75 $120,000 00 118,829 59 15th Oct., 1923.. $12,000 00 11,793 29 25th Oct., 1923.. 150,000 00 converted into $150,000 00 20th Dec, 1923.. 50,000 00 51,851 71 51,851 71 31st March, 1924.. $259,482 62 259,482 62 $1,942,878 00 $ 30,538 22 $436,342 55 $2,409,758 77 $263,300 00 $104,050 00 $1,283,900 00 $ 50 00 $12,000 00 $150,000 00 £31,000 $120,000 00 $100,000 00 $2,150,276 15 $259,482 62 $2,409,758 77 DR. 0 365 LOAN ACT, 1916.—SINKING FUND. THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, TRUSTEE, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. Appendix K. Date. Remittances. Cash Proceeds from Conversions and Sales. Interest on Investments and Bank Balances. Total. Date invested or converted. Dominion Government 5$ per cent. War Loan, 1932 (par value). Dominion Government 5J per cent. War Loan, 1933 (par value). Dominion Government 5J per cent. War Loan, 1934 (par value). Dominion Government 5\ per cent. War Loan, 1937 (par value). $164,200 00 Dominion Government 5 per cent. Loan, 1943 (par value). Province of British Columbia 6 per cent. 1941 (par value). Can. Nor. Rly. (Equipment) 5 per cent. 1933- 1938 (par value) G.T.P. 6 pter cent. 1936 (par value). Purchase Price. Cash in Bank. Total. 1st Dec 1917 . $ 162,757 64 $162,757 64 438 58 154,505 00 9,382 26 77,500 00 154,505 00 21,090 39 318,005 00 42,526 58 318,005 00 62,544 21 375,405 00 85,010 87 502 10 375,405 00 298 76 104,656 55 1st Dec, 1917.. 19th Nov., 1918.. 8th Nov., 1919 $162,735 29 159,550 00 257,500 00 341,954 21 40,405 16 322,199 12 35,832 35 258,701 25 36,239 28 119,295 95 $162,735 29 31st March, 1918 $ 438 58 $159,550 00 159,550 00 257,500 00 341,954 21 40,405 16 322,199 12 29th Oct. 1918 154,505 00 $ 257,500 00 360,100 00 42,400 00 330,000 00 36,000 00 250,000 00 35,000 00 115,000 00 6,550 00* 31st March, 1919 9,382 26 8th Sept., 1920... 7th May, 1919.. 10th July, 1919.. 31st March, 1920.. 77,500 00 154,505 00 4th May, 1921.. 10th Oct., 1921.. 21,090 39 | 3rd Jan., 1922.. 35,832 35 258,701 25 36,239 28 119,295 95 25th Aug., 1920.. 31st March, 1921 318,005 00 | 2nd Oct., 1922.. 42,526 58 "62,544 2i '85,010* 87 6th Oct., 1922.. 30th Sept., 1921.. 31st March, 1922 318,005 00 22nd Jan., 1923.. 16th May, 1923.. 22nd Aug., 1923.. $6,550 00* 13,100 00 Converted into* 11th Sept., 1922.. 31st March, 1923.. 375,405 00 $65,000 00 \' •• " $2oo,666 oo*" 64,364 97 64,364 97 $502 10 20th Sept., 1923.. 100,000 00 Converted into* 100,000 00 Converted into* $405,000 00 16th Mav, 1923 15th Oct., 1923.. 398,023 46 26,974 14 398,023 46 26,974 14 38,762 76 12th Sept., 1923.. 20th Sept., 1923 . 375,405 00 23rd Nov., 1923.. 31st Mar., 1924.. $25,000 00 298 76 $38,762 76 31st March, 1924.. 104,656 55 $325,649 44 $1,936,087 64 $800 86 $2,262,537 94 $6,550 00 $ 59,550 00 $1,432,550 00 $ 51,100 00 $405,000 00 $25,000 00 $65,000 00 $200,000 00 $2,223,775 18 $38,762 76 $2,262,537 94 LOAN ACT, 1917.—SINKING FUND. THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, TRUSTEE, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. Date. Remittances. Interest on Investments and Bank Balances. Total. Date invested. Dominion Government 5£ per cent. War Loan, 1933 (par value). Dominion Government 5-j per cent. War Loan, 1934 (par value). Dominion Government 5 per cent. Loan, 1943 (par value). Can. Nor. Rly. 4 per cent. Stock 1934 (par value). Purchase Price. Cash in Bank. Total. 29th Oct., 1918 $ 8,610 00 $ 8,610 00 12 54 5,740 00 17,220 00 587 49 14,812 00 19,485 98 32,032 00 3,394 07 14,812 00 17,220 00 6,109 06 14,812 00 24,154 66 16th Nov., 1918.... 8th Nov.,' 1919 $8,600 00 $ 8,600 00 23,500 00 15,905 62 10,341 17 9,538 31 33,841 66 21,940 25 33,414 32 $ 8,600 00 23,500 00 15,905 62 10,341 17 9 538 31 31st March, 1919. . $ 12 54 $23,500 00 16,750 00 10,850 00 10,000 00 34,000 00 7th May, 1919 28th Oct., 1919 5,740 00 17,220 00 8th Sept., 1920 5th May, 1921... 9th May, 1921.... 3rd Jan., 1922 24th Aug., 1923 31st March, 1920 587 49 25th Aug., 1920 31st March, 1921 14,812 00 17,220 00 32,032 00 33,841 66 21,940 25 33,414 32 21,920 47 2,265 98 £5,000 00 13th Dec, 1921 15th Oct., 1923 $34,000 00 31st March, 1922... 3,394 07 31st March, 1924 $21,920 47 11th Sept., 1922 .... 28th March, 1923. 14,812 00 17,220 00 31st March, 1923 6,109 06 12th Sept., 1923 .... 31st March, 1924.... 14,812 00 17,220 00 6,934 66 $159,698 00 $19,303 80 $179,001 80 $8,600 00 $95,100 00 $34,000 00 £5,000 00 $157,081 33 $21,920 47 $179,001 80 DR. LOAN ACT, 1918.—SINKING FUND. THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, TRUSTEE, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. CR. Date. Remittances. Interest on Investments and Bank Balances. Total. Date invested. Dominion Government ty per cent. War Loan, 1934 (par value). Dominion Government 5 per cent. Loan,1943 (par value). Can. Nor. Rly. 4 per cent. Stock 1934 (par value). Can. Nor. Rly. (Equipment) 5 per cent. 1933- 1938 (par value). Purchase Price. Cash in Bank. Total. 29th Oct 1919 $ 86,000 00 $ 86,000 00 89 86 90,861 08 86,000 00 7,988 97 28,700 00 86,000 00 16,023 05 28,700 00 106,706 40 Sth Nov., 1919.'... Sth Sept., 1920 ... 6th May, 1921.... 9th May, 1921.... 23rd May, 1921... 31st May, 1921.... 27th Dec, 1921.... 3rd Jan., 1922.... 9th Aug., 1923 $ 85,500 00 3,100 00 25,000 00 30,000 00 15,000 00 10,000 00 20,000 00 87,000 00 $ 85,500 00 2,943 73 23,768 75 28,614 93 14,341 74 9,570 70 19,885 76 86,594 85 98,813 39 43,987 15 24,569 35 $ 85,500 00 2,943 73 23,768 75 28,614 93 14,341 74 9,570 70 19,885 76 86,594 85 98,813 39 43,987 15 24,569 35 98,479 01 31st March, 1920 $ 89 86 4,861 08 '"7,988 9/'" 31st March, 1921 . 86,000 00 86,000 00 13th Dec, 1921 31st March, 1922.. 11th Sept., 1922.... 28th March, 1923 28,700 00 86,000 00 "16,02365" 31st March, 1923.. 12th Sept., 1923... 31st March, 1924 28,700 00 86,000 00 $100,000 00 20,706 40 13th Sept., 1923.... £10,000 00 15th Oct. 1923 $25,000 00 31st Mar., 1924... $98,479 01 $487,400 00 $49,669 36 $537,069 36 $275,600 00 $25,000 00 £10,000 00 $100,000 00 $438,590 35 $98,479 01 $537,069 36 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. 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I> co" fl^ m © €& s& QOXCOOOOOrHrHOiCMCOCO-'t t-h t-h rH i—1 rH 0-1 Ol Ol Ol Ol Ol Ol CM O ©OCftCftOOi©©Ci©©©©C;' t-Hi—Ir-IrHr-li—ii-Hi-Hi—Ii-Hi-Hi-Hr-IT— CJ rt fl j2A >ja" .rff rjf :•?, rfl :-= O CJ >-. O t,_ CJ vj, p ■; J w U -P c. rtrt3rt"prtartrJs3£"rtcuS ■& p^tf^p^iiwp^p^^ » M C « Ji it -P * (S ■» -U tO 4J tf7 HHNrlHIHICHHr-HHMr CO CO CO to Ol CO Mr-S" iH ec O 370 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. SECURITIES deposited with the Government as at 31st March, 1924, pursuant to the "Insurance Act," Chapter 33, 1913. Appendix L. Name of Company. British Columbia Plate Glass Insurance Company. National Plate Glass Insurance Company, Limited Policy Holders, Mutual Life Insurance Company . Royal Plate Glass Insurance Company of Canada. Toronto Casualty Insurance Company Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Western Empire Life Assurance Company Accepted Value of Security. 5,070 00 26,039 35 5.126 00 26,100 00 25,341 56 29,452 66 Nature of Security. i'5 Township of Richmond Debentures, Waterworks Bv- J law 141—$1,000 each. | Dominion of Canada War Loan Bond, 1925, $1,000. ^ British Columbia 3% Inscribed stock—£200 sterling. '5 City of Salmon Arm 5% Debentures—$1,000 each. '6 City of Nelson 5% Street Railway Purchase By-law Debentures—$100 each. 2 Dominion of Canada Bonds—$100 each. 15 City of New Westminster Bonds-$1,000 each. ) 10 City of New Westminster Bonds—$500 each. ] 6 District of West Vancouver Bonds—$1,000 each. ( 1 Town of Kenora Bond—$630.35. / Deposit Receipt, Canadian Bank of Commerce—$125. \ 5 Dominion of Canada War Loan Bonds—$1,000 each. j 21 Province of Ontario Bonds—$1,000 each. \ 6 Hydro Electric (Ontario) Bonds—$1,000 each. ( Grand Trunk Pacific 4% Bonds, -£4,600. 1 Canadian National Railway 4% Stock, £1,680. Pacilic Great Eastern Railway Stock, £6,800. Certified. A. N. MOUAT, C.A., Comptroller-General. E. D. JOHNSON, Deputy Minister of Finance. SECURITIES deposited with the Government as at 31st March, 1924, pursuant to various Acts of Incorporation. Name of Company. Accepted Value of Security. Nature of Security. Authority for Deposit. B.C. Trust Company $25,000 00 Bond, F. Carter-Cotton, R, Kelly Section 4, chapter 49, 1907. Certified. A. N. MOUAT, C.A., Comptroller-General. E. D. JOHNSON, Deputy Minister of Finance. 15 Geo. 5 Public Accounts, 1st April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924. O 371 SECURITIES deposited with the Government as at 31st March, 1924, pursuant to the "Trust Companies Act," Chapter 11, 1921. Appendix L. Name of Company. Bankers' Trust Company B.C. Land and Investment Agency, Ltd. (registration as Trust Company cancelled 7th Dec., 1922) B.C. Trust Corporation (now Securities Corporation of B.C., assigned) Canada Permanent Trust Company Canadian Financiers Trust Company Colonial Trust Company (in liquidation) ... General Administration Society of Montreal Imperial Canadian Trust Company Japan and Canada Trust Savings Company, Ltd Michigan Trust Company Montreal Trust Company National Finance Trustee, Ltd. (in liquidation) National Trust Company * Northern Trusts Company Okanagan Loan and Investment Trust Company Prudential Trust Company, Ltd Royal Trust Company Standard Trusts Company Sterling Trust Company Toronto General Trusts Corporation Trustee Company, Ltd. (now Mercantile Mortgage Co.)... Trust Company of Victoria Westminster Trust Company , Yorkshire and Canadian Trust, Ltd Accepted Value of Security. $75,000 00 75,000 00 17,047 84 25,000 00 50,000 00 50,000 00 100,000 00 25,000 00 150,000 00 25,000 00 200,000 00 25,000 00 200,000 00 25,000 00 25,000 00 100,000 00 200,000 00 175,000 00 25,000 00 200,000 00 25,000 00 25,000 00 200,000 00 200,000 00 Nature of Security. Deposit Receipts, Bank of Montreal. Victoria and North Vancouver Realty. Deposit, Canadian Bank of Commerce, $2,517.84. Dominion of Canada War Loan Bonds, $14,500. Dominion of Canada War Loan Bonds, $26,000. Mortgage, Vancouver Realty. *Bond, Employers Liability Assurance Corporation. Bond, Globe Indemnity Company of Canada. Bond, Canadian Surety Co., Lid. Assignment of Mortgages and 35 War Loan Bonds, $1,000 each. Municipal Debentures, $31,000. Deposit Receipt, Royal Bank of Canada. *Bond, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. Bond, Imperial Guarantee and Accident Insurance Co. of Canada. Victory Bonds, $25,000. Victory Bonds, $19,000. Municipal Debentures, $8,000. Bonds and Debentures, $28,500 ; Bond, National Surety Co. of New York, $75,000. Deposit Receipt, Bank of Montreal. Bond, Canada Accident and Fire Assurance Co. Assignment of Mortgages, A'ancouver Realty. Bond, Dominion of Canada Guarantee and Accident Insurance Co. *Bond, National Surety Co. of New York. *Bond, National Surety Co. of New York. Mortgage, New Westminster City property. Bond, Canada Accident and Fire Assurance Co, * Bonds not good for new business at this date, but are held as security in respect of business previously existing contracted, or entered into during the period of their currency.—A. N. M. Certified. A. N. MOUAT, C.A., Comptroller-General. E. D. JOHNSON, Deputy Minister of Finance. INDEX TO DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE. REVENUE. Page. Department of Agriculture xv. „ the Attorney-General xv. „ Education xv. „ Finance xv. Fisheries xv. Labour xvi. Lands xvi. Mines xvi. the Provincial Secretary xvi. Public Works xvi. Railways xvi. Legislation (Private Bills Fees) xvi. Refunds of Capital Expenditures xvi. EXPENDITURE. A. Agent-General's Office, London, England 95-98 Agricultural Credit Commission: Statement of Accounts as at 31st December, 1923 344-345 Agriculture, Department of 4-22 Minister's Office , 4 General Office 4—5 Workshop and Shipping Office 6 Statistics 6 Markets Commissioner 6 Horticultural Branch 7 Control of Fruit Pests, Diseases, etc 7-8 Inspection and Fumigation of Imported Fruit, Nursery Stock, etc 8-9 Plant Pathology 9 Entomological and Research 9-10 Live Stock Branch 10 District Agriculturists, etc 10-11 Veterinary Branch 11 Poultry Branch 11 Soil and Crop Branch 12 Dairy Branch 12 Miscellaneous 13-22 Agricultural Education 77 Agricultural Exhibits 19-20 Agricultural Fairs : Grants in Aid, etc 15-16 " Agricultural Instruction Act," Services hitherto Paid from Dom. Govt. Grant under 20-22 Agriculturists, District 10-11 Aid Societies, etc., Grants to 199, 201 "Amusements Tax Act," Operation of the 94-95 Appeal, Courts of, under the "Taxation Act" 94 Attorney-General, Department 'of the 22-75 Attorney-General's Office — 22-23 General Office 23 Joint-stock Companies Branch 23-24 Insurance Branch 24 " Fire Marshal Act " 24-25 Municipal Branch 25 Censor of Moving Pictures 25-26 Sheriff's Office, Vancouver 26-27 Sheriff's Office, Victoria 27 Sheriffs, Sundry 27-28 Official Guardian, Vancouver 28 Legal Offices Branch 28 Land Registry Offices 29-32 Supreme and County Courts 32-36 Official Stenographers 36 Provincial Police 37-63 County Gaols 63-66 Industrial School, Girls' 67-68 " Motor-vehicle Act," Administration of 69 " Mothers' Pensions Act," Administration of 74-75 Miscellaneous 69-75 Australian State Premiers, Expenses re Visit of 122 Automobiles and Accessories, Department of Agriculture 15 Index. O 373 Page. B. Bees, Compensation re Foul-brood in 19-20 Bee-keepers' Associations, Grant to 19 Bell, James : Funeral Expenses 123 Blind Adults, Industries for 208 Bounties for Destruction of Wild Animals, etc 72 Boy Scouts' Association, Grant to .• 208 British Columbia Electric Railway Co., Ltd., re Change'in "Rule of the Road" 296 British Columbia House, London, England: Current Account 97-98 British Columbia House, London, England : Capital Account 294 British Empire Exhibition, London, England 207 c. Cameron Drainage District: Statement of Accounts as at 31st December, 1923 342-343 Canadian Good Roads Association: Grant 123 Canadian Mining Institute, Western Branch, Grant to 161 Capital Expenditures (charged to Income) 293-294 Capital Expenditures (Statutory) 295-318 Cattle, Tubercular, Compensation, etc., re 13-15 Central City Mission, Grant to 208 Chamber of Mines, Grant to 161 Chilliwack, Municipality of, re Dyking Assessment 123 "Civil Service Act": Gratuities under sec. 45 204 Civil Service Commission 202-203 Clinics, Special 169 " Coal-mines Regulation Act" 163 Colony Farm and Nursery: Current Account 185-188 Colony Farm and Nursery: Capital Account 294,296-297 "Complex Ore Process Aid Act" 163 Conservation Fund, Advances to 296, 301 Conservation Fund : Balance-sheet and Summary of Receipts and Disbursements 334-335 Controlling and Audit Branch 91-92 Conventions, Mining, Grants to 161 Courts of Revision and Appeal under "Taxation Act" 94 Courts, Supreme and County 32-36 D. Dairy Branch 12 Dairymen's Association, Grant to 19 Deaf, Dumb, and Blind. Education of 82-83 Destitute Poor and Sick, In Aid of 201 E. Education, Department of 75-S9 General Office .:. 75-76 Free Text-book Branch 76-77 Agricultural Education 77 Industrial Education 78 Inspection of Schools 78-79 Normal Schools 79-82 Deaf, Dumb, and Blind -. 82-83 Per Capita Grants to Cities and Municipalities 83-84 Per Capita Grants to Rural School Districts 85 Teachers' Salaries (Assisted Schools) 85 Teachers' Salaries (E. & N. Railway Belt) .'. 85 School Buildings : Erection, Maintenance, and Repairs 85-86 Libraries, Grants to 86 Teachers, Examination of, and High School Entrance Classes 86-87 Conveying Children to Central Schools 87 Summer Schools S8 Contingencies 88-89 Grant to University of British Columbia 89 Advances re Assessed School Taxes 89 "Electrical Energy Inspection Act" 219 Employment Service, Provincial 126-131 Engineers, District 216-218 Entomological Association, Grant to _ 19 Entomology and Plant Pathology 9-10 Exhibits, Agricultural , 19-20 P4.GE. F. Fairview Works : Premium on Fire Insurance 122 Factories Inspection 131 Farmers' Institutes : Grants in Aid, etc _ 16-17 Ferries 277-291 Finance, Department of 89-123 Minister's Office 89 General Office 90 Inspector of Trust Companies, Probate and Succession Duties 90-91 Controlling and Audit Branch 91-92 Surveyor of Taxes 93-94 Operation of the "Amusements Tax Act" 94-95 Bureau of Information 95 Agent-General's Office, London, England 95-98 Government Agents and Assessors, etc 98-122 Printing Public Accounts, etc 122 Interest on Suitors' Funds, Deposits, etc 122 Delinquent Extra-municipal School Taxes 122 Miscellaneous and Statutory 122-123 " Fire Marshal Act" 24-25 " Fire Marshal Act Amendment Act, 1923 " 123 Fisheries, Department of 123-124 Flower-shows, Grants in Aid of (Women's Institutes) 17 Forest Branch (Salaries) 135-139 Forest Protection Fund 150 Fraser River Bridge, New Westminster 292 Free Text-book Branch 76-77 Freight Rates, Railway, In Aid of Removal of 75 Freight Rates Traffic Bureau, Vancouver 292 Fruit-growers' Association, Grant to - - 19 Fruit Pests, Diseases, etc., Control of 7-8 Fruit, etc.. Imported, Inspection and Fumigation of - 8-9 " Fuel-oil Tax Act," Operation of - 93-94 c. Game Protection 72-73 Gaols, County 63-66 " Gasolene Tax Act," Operation of 93-94 Girl Guides' Association, Canadian, Grant to 208 Goat-breeders' Association, Grant to 19 Government Agents, Assessors, etc 9S-122 Government Buildings, Anyox: Capital Account -. 297 Government Buildings, Prince George : Capital Account 297 Government Buildings, Prince Rupert: Capital Account 297 Government Buildings, Williams Lake : Capital Account 297 Government House : Capital Account 298 Government House and Grounds (Maintenance) 215-216 " Government Liquor Act," sec. 108 (1) (6) — 210 Gratuities under section 45, " Civil Service Act" 204 Grazing Commission (Salaries) 139 Grazing, Range Improvements, etc. 153 Greenwood, City of, Grant to - —- 207 Guardian, Official 28 G.W.V.A., Provincial Command, Grant to 208 H. Health, Board of 165-169 High School Entrance Classes \ 86-S7 Hobbis, H. H.: Retiring Allowance 291 Horticultural Branch 7 Hospitals, Grants to 200, 207 Hospitals, Mental: Current Account 174-190 Hospitals, Mental: Capital Account - 294, 296-297 Hospital, Tubercular : Current Account 191-197 Hospital, Tubercular: Capital Account 298 Hydrometric Survey 154 I. Immigration < 133,157 Indigent Persons, Burial of 202 Industries, Department of 124-125 Industrial Development Fund: Balance-sheet and Schedule of Loans as at 31st March, 1924 332-333 Index. O 375 Industrial Education Industrial School and Boys' Subnormal School: Capital Account .. Industrial School and Boys' Subnormal School: Current Account Industrial School, Girls': Current Account Industrial School, Girls': Capital Account " Infants Act," Administration of ... Information, Bureau of - Inquests, Expenses of Inquiry, Public, re P.G.E. Railway Insect Damage: Investigation and Control Insurance Branch '.. Interest on Money Deposits and Special Funds Investigations, General (Department of Lands) Irrigation Convention, Grant re J. Japanese Disaster, Re Joint-stock Companies Branch Jurors, Grand and Petit Page. 78 298 197-199 67-68 294 199 95 70-71 210 153 24 122-123 157 154 157 23-24 69 K. King's Printer 204-206 L. Labour, Department of Lands, Crown, Refunds re Lands. Department of Minister's Office General Office : Salaries Lands Branch : Salaries Survey Branch : Salaries Water Rights Branch : Salaries Forest Branch : Salaries Temporary Assistance (including General Office and Branches) Expenses (including General Office and Branches) Forest Protection Fund Miscellaneous and Statutory Land Registry Offices - - Land Settlement Board: Grant to cover Deficit as at 31st December, 1922 Land Settlement Board, Advances to Land Settlement Board: Statement of Accounts as at 31st December, 1923 Land Surveys Law Costs, General Legal Offices Branch Legislation — — Legislation in Canada, Provincial, Promotion of Uniformity of Library and Archives, Provincial : Libraries Act, Public Libraries, School, Grants to Liquor Control Board: Statement of Accounts Litigation, Constitutional, and General Law Costs - Live Stock Branch Lock-ups : Capital Account Lumber Trade Extension 125-131 156 132-157 132 132 132-133 133-134 134 135-139 139 139-150 150 151-157 29-32 20 298 338-339 155-156 72 28 2-3 73 170-173 173-174 86 320-331 72 10 294 151 M. Magistrates, Stipendiary Maps, Lithograph Markets Commissioner Members' Indemnities and Mileage Mental Hospitals : Current Account Mental Hospitals: Capital Account " Mineral Survey and Development Act, 1917 ' Mines, Chamber of, Grant to Mines, Department of Minister's Office General Office Mines Inspection Branch '.... Bureau of Mines Mine-rescue and Training Stations 73 156 6 2 174-190 ..294, 296-297 162 161 158-163 158 158-159 159 159-160 160-161 Page. Mines, Department of—Continued. Grants 161 " Mines Development Act " : Supplementary 161-162 "Mineral Survey and Development Act " : Supplementary 162 Subsidy re Explosives to assist Bona-fide Mineral Prospectors 162-163 Statutory 163 " Mines Development Act, 1917 " 161-163 Minimum Wage Board '. 125-126 Mining Conventions, Grants to 161 "Mothers' Pensions Act, 1920" 74-75 "Motor-vehicle Act," Administration of 69 "Moving Pictures Act Amendment Act, 1920" 74 Moving Pictures, Censor of 25-26 Municipal Branch 25 " Municipalities Aid Act, 1921 " (Second Session), re Motor Licences and Pari-mutuel Taxes 123 Municipalities, Per Capita Grants to, for Educational Purposes 83-84 ' Museum, Provincial • 174 N. Navy League of Canada, Grant to 208 " Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway Lands Definition Act, 1918 " 75 New Westminster, City of: Improvement Taxes 123 " New Westminster Reserves Act, 1923 " 294 Normal Schools 79-82 Nursery Stock, Imported, Inspection and Fumigation of 8-9 Nursing, Public Health 166-167 o. Oakalla Prison Farm 64-66 Old Drill Hall, Victoria 298 P. Pacific Great Eastern Railway Co.: Interest on Guaranteed Bonds 294 Re Deficit on Operation and Maintenance Account 294 Loans 31S Pacific Great Eastern Railway Inquiry 210 Parliament Buildings and Grounds (Maintenance) : 212-215 Per Capita Grants for Educatiop 83-S5 Photo-topographical Surveys - - 156 Physicians, Resident, In Aid of 20.1 Plant Pathology 9 Police, Provincial — 37-63 Poultry Association, Grant to 19 Poultry Branch - 11 Poultry-shows, Grants in Aid of 15 "Pound District Act Amendment Act, 1918" - 22 " Pre-emptors' Free Grants Act Amendment Act, 1919," Refunds under section 3 of the 123 Premier's Office 3 Prison Farm, Oakalla — 64-66 Prize-lists, Grants in Aid of 15 Probate and Succession Duties Office 90-91 Prosecutions and Interpreters 69-70 Provincial Home, Kamloops 190-191 Provincial Home for Incurables ; Current Account 208-210 Provincial Home for Incurables : Capital Account 298 Provincial Secretary, Department of 164-210 Minister's Office 164 General Office - 164 Board of Health 165-169 Library and Archives 170-173 " Public Libraries Act" 173-174 Museum 174 Mental Hospitals : Current Account 174-190 Mental Hospitals : Capital Account 294, 296-297 Provincial Home, Kamloops 190-191 Tubercular Hospital, Tranquille: Current Account 191-197 Tubercular Hospital, Tranquille : Capital Account 298 Industrial and Subnormal Boys' School: Current Account 197-199 Industrial and Subnormal Boys' School: Capital Account 298 Administration of " Infants Act " 199 Page. Provincial Secretary, Department of—Continued. Grants to Hospitals and Charities : 200-202, 207 Civil Service Commission 202-203 Superannuation 203 Gratuities under section 45, "Civil Service Act" 204 King's Printer 204-206 Miscellaneous 206-210 Publicity (Department of Lands) 156-157 Public Accounts, Printing 122 Public Debt: Interest, Premium and Exchange, Discount and Commission 1-2 Public Debt: Sinking Funds 293 " Public Libraries Act " 173-174 " Public Schools Act Amendment Act, 1918 " : Advances re Assessed School Taxes 89 Public Works, Department of - 210-291 Minister's Office 210-211 Administration - - - 211-212 Parliament Buildings and Grounds (Maintenance) 212-215 Government House and Grounds (Maintenance) 215-216 District Engineers , 216-218 Steam-boiler Inspection 218-219 "Electrical Energy Inspection Act" 219 Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves 220-276 Steamboats, Ferries, and Bridge-tenders - 277-291 Miscellaneous — 291 Purchasing Agent's Office 92 Pure-bred Stock, Purchase and Transportation of 17 R. Railways, Department of 291-292 General Office - 291-292 Fraser River Bridge, New Westminster 292 Associated Boards of Trade : Traffic Bureau 292 Rainfall and Climatic Statistics 154 Range Improvements 153 Reconnaissance (Department of Lands) 151-153 Refuge Homes, etc., Grants to 199, 201 Refunds under "Land Act" 156 Returned Soldiers' Aid Commission: Balance-sheet and Cash Account 336-337 Returned Soldiers' Aid Commission, Grants to -.. 207-208 Returned Soldiers' Club, Vancouver, Grant to 208 Revenue, Commissions on Collection of 94 " Revenue Act Amendment Act, 1920," Refunds under section 2 of the 22,156, 291 Rewards '. 71 Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Wharves : Current Account 220-276 Roads and Bridges: Capital Account (Statutory) : 301-303,304-315 Rossland, City of, Grant to 207 Royal Commissions - 210 Royal Jubilee Hospital, Provincial, Victoria: Special Grant 207 s. School Buildings : Erection, Maintenance, Repairs, etc 85-S6 School, Deaf, Dumb, and Blind 82-83 Schools, Central, Conveying Children to 87 Schools, Industrial '. 67-68 Schools, Inspection of : 78-79 Schools, Medical Inspection of 166 Schools, Normal 79-82 Schools, Summer 88 Seed-growers' Association, Grant to -. 19 Settlers, Grants to, in Aid of Purchase of Stumping-powder 20 Sheriffs' Offices 26-28 Sinking Fund Accounts 361-369 Sinking Funds: Annual Payments 293 Soil and Crop Branch 12 "Soldiers' Land Act": Incidental Expenses 154-155 " Soldiers' Land Act"—Houses, South Vancouver: Capital Account (charged to Income).... 294 " Soldiers' Land Act "—Southern Okanagan Project: Capital A/c. (Statutory)..296, 298-301, 303-304 Songhees Reserve: Capital Account 294 Statistics, Agricultural 6 Statistics, Rainfall and Climatic 154 O 378 Index. Page. Statutes, Revision of the 74 Steamboats, ITerries, and Bridge-tenders 277-291 Steam-boiler Inspection 218-219 Stenographers, Official 36 Stock-breeders' Association, Grant to 19 Subsidy re Explosives to assist Bona-fide Mineral Prospectors 162-163 Suitors' Funds and Official Guardian Deposits, Interest on 122 Sumas Dyke: Statement of Accounts as at 31st December, 1923 340-341 Summer Schools 88 Superannuation 203 Survey Branch (Salaries) 133-134 Survey, Hydrometric, B.C 154 Surveyor of Taxes 93-94 Surveys, Land 155-156 Surveys, Photo-topographical 156 Surveys, Special 73 Surveys, Water 153-154 T. Taxes, School, Delinquent Extra-municipal 122 Taxes, School, Advances re Assessed 89 Taxes, Surveyor of 93-94 Teachers' Salaries (Assisted Schools and E. & N. Railway Belt) 85 Teachers' Examinations 86-87 Timber-cruising, Equalization, etc 94 " Townsite Proportionate Allotment Act, 1918," Payment of Municipal Taxes under section 9 of the 157 Tranquille Sanatorium: Capital Account 298 Tranquille Sanatorium: Current Account 191-197 Trust Companies, Inspector of 90-91 Tubercular Cattle, Re: Compensation, Supplies, Temporary Assistance, etc 13-15 Turner, Hon. J. H.: Income-tax on Pension and Funeral Expenses 123 u. " Unclaimed Money Deposits Act, 1905 " : Refunds under 123 United Seed-growers, Ltd., Grant to 19 United States President, Expenses re Visit of the 123 University of British Columbia, Grant to 89 University of British Columbia: New Buildings and Townsite 316-318 V. Veterinary Branch 11 Voters, Registration of 206-207 w. Water Rights Branch (Salaries) 134 Water Surveys, General 153-154 Weeds, Noxious, Control of 20 West Nicomen Dyke: Statement of Accounts at at 31st December, 1923 340-341 Western Canada Irrigation Association, Grant to 154 Western Canada Live Stock Union, Grant to - 20 Wild Animals, Bounties for Destruction of 72 AVitnesses, Summoning and Paying 69 Women's Institutes: Grants in Aid, etc 17-19 Wool-growers' Associations, Grants to 19 " Workmen's Compensation Act " : Assessment on Class 13 (the Crown) 208 Workmen's Compensation Board, Salaries of Members of 208 Workshop and Shipping Office (Department of Agriculture) 6 VICTORIA, B.C. : Printed by Chaei.es I\ Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1924.
Note pages: Oi to Oxxxv is PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1ST APRIL, 1923, TO 31ST MARCH, 1924.; Pages: O1 to O318 is EXPENDITURES, 1ST APRIL, 1923, TO 31ST MARCH, 1924.; Pages O320 to O378 returns to PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, 1ST APRIL, 1923, TO 31ST MARCH, 1924.
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