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Provincial Secret" THE BRITISH COLUMBIAN IH PUBUIHKD-— Every Wednesday & Saturday, -ii- ROBSON BROTHERS. OFFICE, COLUMBIA STREET. Entrance to Editorial and Business Department thiouoh T. R. Pearson & Cos. Book & Stationery Store. TWUHS-H-y Mnll, *3n.yenr; $1 60 foeOmoB.i IsleJfanioH.i puynlilo In Advmiee. Dollvuroil hy Carrier or Agent, SI por quarter, jmyoblo rjiinrtorly to Currier or Agent. AQENTS T. N., Hiram & Co. Viotoria. Wm. Harrison Vale. L.P.FISHER Ailvortl.lng*Agent, 21 Merchant's Uxcliange, San I'raiieleco, LnutlloriBod to receive AdTortlBeinoiita fir tliifl pnpor. Tlllf> DADCD may bo feme* on Die nt THIo rArfclt a«o. v. n..»vii-r.,.-. Newspaper AnvortlHlnji llureau (10 Spruce St.), where n.lvertlelngcontracts may bo lltmln for it in NEW YORK. LU -*- VOLUME n NEW WESTMINSTER, B. 0., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1882. NUMBER 50 'dht f vttisk Cauuitbuin. •nlnrilay Morning, I>ee. ■10, 1119°. The Okaii.-Siiallum. Canal. A Spallumcltecn correspondent of the Inland Sentinel appears to bo greatly exercised over a report to the effect that the Hon. J. W. Trutch, when in that part of the country with tho Marquis of Lorno, expressed the opinion that a line of railway would bo cheaper and %oulil answer every purposo to be served by the proposed canal. To that proposition tho correspondent takes very decided exception. And so do wo 'believe will every man in the country who knows anything about tiio matter. More thau that, wo cannot holieve Mr. Trutch over said anything of the kind. Tbe proposed canal is soino sixteen or sevoutcen miles long. Its great importance consists in the fact of its forming a connecting link in a system of steamboat navigation extending for about four hundred miles through the heart of what is generally conceded to bo tho garden of British Columbia. With that link supplied, thero would bo a magnificent water-way extending from tbo international boundary line and boyond it, on the south, to .the montli ot the Bonaparte, if not to Spence's Bridgo, on the north-west. Everybody know tbat, all other things being equal, transport by water is cheaper tlinu by rail. Therefore, confining the view to that seventeen miles, it is not true tbat the railway would answer as well as the canal. But just examine the situation: At Kamloops will undoubtedly spring up a great commercial centre; and it is on the waters of the North Thompson, tbe South Thompson, tlio Shuswnp, the Spullumchccn and the Okanagons that tho teeming produce ot the immense fertile areas slnilLbe boruo into the lap of Ivamloops. The Okanagon lake and river system stretches away moro than a hundred miles to tho south of tho portage which it is proposed to overcome by means of a canal. To connect tliis important water-system to tho south with the still more extensive one to the north of tho portage, is tbe pri tnary object of the 'canal,—thus affording continuous water-way by which tho produce from tbo southern boundary of tho provinco may reach Kamloops, or, if necessary, como n hundred miles on Ihis side of Kamloops, without transhipping or even touching cargo. But how would tho case stand if a railway spanned that portage, instead of a cannl) Why, all produce gathered from tho great and fertile Okanagon region and water borne to the portage would have to be taken from tho vessel, placed on the cars, transported mm the portage, re-shipped in a Bteamer and thus conveyed to its destination. It is no exaggeration to assert that the ex- pense involved iu the handling of produce at both ends of the portage and transport over it would exceed the wholo cost of transport from tho southron boundary to Kamloops or any given poiut below, by continuous water-way, — to say nothing about detention and injury from the double-handling and inevitable ator age and other charges at tho port age. Even if tho railway could be built, maintained and operated at one-half the cost of the canal, the latter would be tho best, and, therefore; tho cheapest for the country. But, we feel confident that, even iu a direct financial pointof view, thocnnnl would be found to be the less cost ly of the two, in the first instance; while, in the matter of maintenance nnd operation, it would be immeasurably so. It must be perfectly obvious to every practical thinker that, altogether apart from the mere consideration of cost, tlie grand,, national objeot sought to be attained by tho canal could nevor be t«*-*M»l**«'*4«kte*^ • Weil tlit. One might almost imagine Judgo Wylio of Washington hud our locnl co litem porary in his mind's oyo, whon charging tin* Grand Jury tho other day. Ho said u carLuin class of newspapers wore cotistahtly containing scandulous libels on [public men and on private character: that it waa n species of offence which created more tin happiness und misoiy in.society and did moro injustice thailany other form uf crime. He tlnni<'h(tliu writers for periodicals and newspiipers hud among them more than tho'tisipjl proportion of liars. They were- paid for thoir lying—the move fioiirtatmnal the lio and, the more calcnlated.it,was to blast the-pCiico of fruimliofl'.'fi'S'-i-the spinier it waa, tho more papers would be sold, and the newspaperf men would laugh in derision at anybody who undertook to talk to thom soriotisly about the injustice of things of tliat kind. Ho knew thero were men of integrity and' honesty connected with tho newspapers who entertained and cherished honorable and Christian sentiments. Surrey touncli. Council met Dec, 15th. at 10 n.m. All tho members present. Mr. Hole's bill for copying Election By-law, #5, and H. Watford's, $3.76, for clearing timber oil' the Scott road were ordered paid. The following appropriations wero then mado: Mud Bay mad, §'100\ Hall's Prairie road, between Yale and McLennan ronda, S?200; Hull's Prairie to Heniiuhmo lifly, 6100; Latimer's road, $75. On motion, John Oliver was awarded the contract for making trail from Yalo road ton Huigh's cannery; Geo. Booihroyd' was refunded 83.20 for ovorchargu of taxes for i880j tlio timo given the Collector for returning his mil wag os'i-nded to March 1st.; the Ward By-law and tho Election By-law were read a first, second and third time and passed. On motion, John Oliver was appointed Returning Odieei- for municipal election. Council adjourned until the 22nd inst. at 1 p.m. _«. Ckfthvliacit Council. Couucil met Dec. 5th. PrcEont—G. R. Ashwell, Esq. (lleevo) aud Councillors Banford, Cawley, aud Chadsey. Communications wero read from D. Bieknell, Collector, submitting a statement of delinquent taxes, amounting to £20.3U; also asking tho Council for i?20,—balance of salary account; alao petition from J. Peers and 7 others asking tho Council foi a road. On motion, Geo. W, CJiadst-y wus appointed Returning oilicer for ihu municipal election for tho year 18S3. Ou motion, Jas. Patterson and Chas. Young, Esqrs., were appointed auditors of municipal accounts fur tho year 18S2. Bonds, Streets and Bridges By-law passed first second and third rcadin_ Ou motion, tho Clerk was instructed to communicate with I). Bieknell and inform him the delinquent taxes exceeds the balance of salary duo him, On motion, tho Council adjourned till the 12th inst. at 10 o'clock. Council met Dee. 12th. Present- Reeve and Councillors Cawley, Kipp, and Chadsey. Omnntuiiications woro read from W. McDonald, submitting Ins report as pathmuster; from 0. S, Rider, bill of §10.50 for work dono on Rider bridge. On motion, Revenue,'Reads, Streets and Bridges By-laws wero finally passed, signod and sealed. Boundary Fences aud Wulor-Courses By-law passed ita 1st 2nd and 3rd readings; also Swinn By-lnw. Council then adjourned till 2nd January, 18S3, at 10 o'clock, a.m. A ritualistic English rector has recently perpetrated this epigram; A Sheriff named Gray and a parson named Green Were put into jail for contemning the Queen, Tho Queen was delighted to let Gray away, While Green iu hfo Lancashire prison must stay Until ho turn rebel or until lie turn gray. , f , A newly-married pair, who arrivod mi their honey-moon trip at a celebrated Scotch watering plnce when nccoin modal ion was tit a premium, had a mat tress Bpread for thein by a compassionate innkeeper in one of his bath-rooms. In the middle of tho night the houso was alarmed by loud Bhrieks proceeding from tho nuptial chamber. What was the matter? Well, this:—Tho young bride, wishing to ring for a servant, had caught tibia of wlmt she supposed to be the bell- rope and pulled it smartly. Unhappily for her and hor spouse it was tlie cord of the shower bath ovor tlieir heads, nird forthwith down plunged such a deluge of cold wator nit would throw a damper upon the most devoted houeyinaking couples. Hor husband in dismay caught frantically at another cord en his sido of tho extemporized couch, but tho only response was tin equally liberal delugo.of water, this time nearly boiling hot. Tho unhappy pair thon screamed in unison. When the servants came thoy found the floor of tho room flooded with water, nnd the wifo was perched liko a inonkoy on hor husband's buck, uttering the most lamentable cries, while her good man was fumbling ahelt iu the dark, trying his best to find tho door. —London Telegraph, Custom Houso Blanks—"For Duly" and "Freo"—» full supply, at T. R. Pearson & Co.'s S. H. WEBB,.. BOOTS and SHOES GUNSMITH Columbia St., n ■-,-/ V.'cstminster, B. C. SAW F1I.ISC, KEV FITTIf-fl, Ml' SMITH, CnTI.KRY (IK»I!M>, swssoiis Hu.u'riiMin, SEWING MACHINES Cleaned nnd Repaired, Machine Needles for Sale. ['-'■■•••fli.'-s Ut■ ■■-ie-i, mul ('cm-i-al IteiMiir- iiiKlicallyiloiie. Ammunition of all kinds. A full assortment of Re-loading Tools, and everything required liy a Sportsman. Riklks, Shot Guns, Revolvers, and Pisiiiko Tacku; for mile. c!2*ly FROM HBATHORFS *K.'Boot & Slioe Manuiactory, VICTORIA, AT VICTORIA FRICES. K. THOMAS, Shop under the new Oddfellow Hall, Col umbiust., New Westminster. FIRE INSURANCE. THE LANCASHIRE (Amalgamated with Scottish Commercial) INSURANCE COMPANY Cayifal, ■ =£2,000,000 Sterling Risks accepted at Current Rates of Premium by JOHN c. BSOWN, Agent for New Westminster. Columbia St., New Westminster. C. 1. MAUGTHE?^ HAS JUST REClaYEDTlIE LAKO- ci-.t assortment uf Clockfl.ovei' hold on tho Muiiilimd of Britis'i Columbia. Nickel Clocks, at 52.25 (warranted). Drill Tliomas' Klckol Alarm, at $3.26. , All kinds of MilntOl Mill Will".! Clocks. lVlllillltm WatCllCS, coin silver cases, from 81") upwards. A lino assortment of Stirling Silver .ICIVClr"'. of the latest designs. SIItop Plate Ware ami Optical Goods. CoLUMJllA STRI-KT, au2 New Westminster, 11.C. Novelty in Sauce I SilUHloMlkil • Lime Fruit Juice Sauce, Finest Table Sauce in the Market —FOB- ROAST MEATS, STEAKS, Fish, CnrrfcBi <f';iuie, <•(•■, We take great pleasure in recommending the above Sancc to tbo public for not only its wliolesomeiicss, being made from pure MONT3ERRAT (W. I, Island) Lime Fruit Juii-o, but for its delicacy of flavor, which makes* it superior to any Sauac over ottered in thia market. LOWESTHAL, UVIXfiSTO» CO. Importers am! Solo Ag'iitsfor llm l'acllic Coast. isT For sale by nll jobbors and retailers. (ool'lm;!) GROCERIES FOR SOUND, USEFUL GOODS, go to Who has on band a tine selection of DRESS GOODS and a largo stoek of DOMESTICS FLANNELS, TWEEDS, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, COTTONS, TICKINGS, PRINTS nud COTTON A DES. Gcntlci'ieii, Take Notice I Fashionable Clothing! HATS, TIES, BRACES, SHIRTS, Every variety ami all Iliads of UNDERWEAR. A complete line of GISOSERIS a_PB3VL:0 '3 HAY, POTATOES, is SHINGLES. w. Ibjlie, oolite COLUMBIA STREET, ... ESTAltUBSEll 1S59. ROBT. DICKINSON, BUTCHER, Near)}' Opposite tlie Colonial Hotel, NEW WESTMINSTER, THE LARGEST AND CHOICEST assortment of all descriptions) of MEATS AND VESETHBIB Constantly on hand, and supplied to Families, Restaurants, and Steuinl-oats at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PKICES. PIANOS, ORGANS, —AND— MUSICAL IISffiUIMTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Books & Sheet Music IN ENDLESS VARIETy, MUSICAL BOXES A fine Assortment; from §23 to §60, —AT— BAtiNALL & CO.'S MUSIC STORE, eOVEKMMT STKEET, VICTORIA. J. BAGNALL, I'ia.voi'ohit. AObgah Tt'KKii k Itui'Aii;i:n OTS and SHOES FABMER| El MINES' MPLEMENTS AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF THE BEST BRAND 6F Flour, Bacon, Beans, Groceries. lapis ni;! AND A GENERAL LINE OF DRY GOODS SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THIS MARKET. (gjT Storage nml Poi-wiii-diiij tlone lit l-ouiioimlilc rules. jyl2-(lui is£i3 k \mm. ALL ACCOUNTS NOT PAID BY tlio loth iuHt. will bo [llnecil in tho hunt's of a Collcetor with iiiBtriiotioiifl. W. J. FRENCH. Now West., July 4, 1S82. jy." ROYAL CITY II IK li, x.xax-ic-s-'-Eizs HAVE ON HAND AND ARE PRE PARED TO MANUFACTURE —-VrX DESOBTTTIIMfS OS-— Eongli k Dressed Lumber, MOULDINGS, Doors, Sashes, and Blinds. Planing, Scroll-Sawing, Turning, Shaping, And ull kinds of WOOD-FINISHING, executed to order witli the MOST IMPROVED MACHINERY. PISH CASES A SPECIALTY. RICHARD STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. JOHN HENDRY, M -.'AtlKlt. J. H. PLEUCE (CO. IMPORTERS AND LBALEUS IN STOVES, RANGES, ScO., &C, House Furnishing Go ids, PAINTS, OILS, and TURPENTINE, SPORTING GOODS. A full nssovtmont constantly on hand, at the LOWEST MARKET RATES. Tinware manufactured on the premises. Jibbing promptly attended to. IIOLRIIOOK'H STOW! BtW.MWJ, Sew Wcj-liiiinsH-r. GO TO THE SAN FRANCISCO BOOT & SHOE STORE AND GET "YOUR MONEY'S WORTH. BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY dosorlptidQ made to order, and re- nnircd, from an INFANT'S SHOE —TO A—- SOLJ^SS-tS BOOT. The liighcst CASH prico nnid for HIDES JAMES ROUSSEAU, COLUMBIA STREET, Ori-oslTB tiik Bank, IMPERIAL F1F.E INSURANCE COMP'V. I Oi.d Baoad St. and 10 Pall Mall, LONDON. INSTITUTED 1803. I.10R INSURING HOUSES k OTHER ' Buildings, Goods, Waves, Merphan- dise, Manufacturing and Farming Stook, Ships in Rott, Harbor or Dock, ami tlio Cargoes of audi Vessels; also, Ships building and repairing, Uarges and Otlior Vessels oil uavigablo rivers and oaiiala, and (.Ioods on board such Vessels, throughout Grout Britain and Ireland and in Foreign Countries, FK0M 10SS OK n.Ul.W.'i; BY FIUE. Subscribed and Invested Capital, £1,(300.000 STG. Rates of Premium aud every information can he obtained on application to Wi J. AUJI8TR0NG) Agent for Now Westminster. WWII SW NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. Tlie Only Fire-Proof Hotel in tlie Oity. THE CCUXIBY DEPARTMENT IS UNDER TIIK CHARGE OF AN EXPERIENCED ARTIST. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS LEAVE to (innounco to the Public that he hns purchased the above Hotel, where everything will be found first-class, and at reusomuje rates. The Parlors and Sleeping Apart- mentti are under the superintendence of Mils. Austin. Private Dining Rooms for Ladies. Families and Private Parties. . A PrlviUc Rending Room, commodious, comfortably furnished, and well supplied with books aud papers, is provided for the uso of guests. Is supplied with tho choicest brands of Wines, Liql'oiw, CiciAns, kc JNO. AUSTIN, Proprietor. ASTIN8S, B. I. miTIS SPACIOUS NEW HOTEL X is admirably situated as a resort for those in scai-ph of health, sport or pleasure, being in a central position for sea -ba thing, shooting, fishing, boating and sight-seeing. It combines all the conveniences of hotel with the quiet comforts of home life. •The apartments arc lofty, well ventilated and afford a cheerful outlook. The cuisine fo presided over by a true artiste. In tho IB j*l :r.t Will always be found Liquors and Cigars of the choicest brands. Abundant stabling and shed-room for horses nnd carnages. got $*ie ot Io |knt. BRICKS FOR SALE. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS A Klltf of excellent bricks for Bale cheap, Delivery anywhere. T. MoKAY. New Westminster, ■ June 24, 1881. jn25 FOR SALE: T IHE FOLLOWING:- 15 Fat Hogs, 15 Small Hoga, 1 White Chester Boas, A number of Horses, I Cutting Box, 1 Platform Scale (oapacity 1,000), Also—for salo or lease—the premises l eccntly occupied by me. To be seen on application to W. J. FRENCH. New West., July 4, 1882. )y| FOR8ALE. LOT 2, BLOCK IX.- : ■". I. " N xxn. " io, •* ixvnr., City of New Westminster. --ALSO— LOT 4, BLOCK I. " 8&9, « in. " 4, •< V. " 3, " X. " is, is, k jo, block xm.; Suburban Lands. Apply to H. V. EDMONDS, New Westminster, or to ALLSOP k MASON, uu30to Victor!*. FOE SALE. CABINET ORGAN SUITABLE FOR Church or Parlor. A 6-OCTAVE Mason & Ham-, l:.n Cabinet Organ, with 2 full setsot roeda, sub-bass, octave coupler, vox h«- mana, grand organ, and knee swell, 8 stops. Thia organ is now used in the Methodist Church, and fo sweet toned and in good order. Will ba sold for $150 cash, as it is intended to procure a more powerful one. This is a deoided bargain. Apply to T.R. PEARSON A CO., Stationers k Music Bealeni, fe-ito New Westminster. R. T. WILLIAMS, I»OOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ) and Blank Book Manufacturer. Maps and Drawing Paper Mounted. Files of Magazines, Illustrated Papers, etc., neatly and cheaply Bound. Government Street, Victoria. B.C. D. WITHKOW, Granville Hotel, GRANVILLE, BURRARD INLET. NcKly BnlK nnd Neirly Furnished, Lnrge nnd Commodious. OfOF THE BEST HOTELS ON THE MAINLAND. Cominmids nn nnhroken view of that magnificent sheet of water known as Coal Harbor, the future terminus of the Canndinn Pacific Railway. KMTS OF KOO.153 TOR IM.UI1.H..S, it-3* Visitors and Tourists will iind it a quiet and pleasant resting place. The scale of charges will bo found to be strictly moderate. Good stabling on the premises. JOSEPH MANNION, EAR8ro™MILLi0fli Foo Choo's Balsam of Shark's Oil Positively Restores tho Hearing, and is tho Only Absolute Cure for .Deafness Known. iii on |r Atotrtctcd from nwollar spaeles oi" Hin-ili WhlIt* Slim-li, cnunlit iu tin Jt-Uoii' ***i';i, known us Oaiiciuiiwh:; iiiisiii:i.iiTii. livry ci.ui--r.i- (M.>-nti:iii knywi it. n- viitnp iim n nf lirnrlng wiu tHrcovored liy n Bwrti]- nloiil tlio yonr 1410. llx onr*;." were so ti.d until)- fin hcciiiIis^ij* mlrn- lllltt tho rcmi'.i.v wns Olflclilllv pn, ■rtlif eiiilrL' Kini.irt'. its nm* iiocnroo an utrlversnl iTint fti'r owr aot) yenra no BciiI'ik-ha linn exlltetl lii'l'ii.ff tlii'Clll- lio«(* p**-*.--!*!. Sent. ■lini*-;i'-> ]ii*i-[mi*I, in nny ndtlrewat $1.00 per Itattlo. Hear What tlie Deaf Say. Irnclo in my cu*". ulnca in my ln-ail imilliear Ihttvpl n-rrentlybcncflttoa. Mv iti-nfiicss liclpcil ii gri'.'it ili'iil—think nnollier brittle will cure mc. TIVl: in, HI'TIl I H'K -l JlfWBti nt (line tn tltr 7 Ooy Stivct, Sow Vnik. cin-ln-lit!* fl .no. mul yuu will row-lto I'.vivlnrn at-Piiinly lliol will t-iinlilo ymi tO ItcHI- H!'» iinylimly olio, ami tVllMO rnrntivt* I'lli'cti will Im iicnimiiciit- You will uortr tcgnl doing«i "— liiHTnit op Mi:nctMii.K ItnviLW. lltf To nvKid loM in tllO Mnll". IiIiminu flomt mom**/ by RrgUtorotl Lottcn Oiil-i' imp.-i'I'il liy HAYMX'K A- JUXSl'V, TDoySLiN. Y. Solo AgentH for Aiutrlca. nolyl 2STOTIOB. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application will bo mado to the Legislative Assembly of tlie Province of British Columbia, at its next Session, for an Aet to incorporate a Company to construct and work a line of Railway from . somo point on English Bay to some point. at the town of Port Moody, in the Dia- triet of New Westminster. GORDON E. CORBOULD, Solicitor for Applicants. New Westminster, November 1st, 1882. noil NOTJCE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that application will be made to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, at its next session, for an Act to incorporate a Company to construct nnd work a Railway from a point iu the City of Now Westminster to some, poiut near the -tilth parallel, north latitude, between Semtahmoo Bay and Township Sixteen in the District of New Westminster, British Columbia. ' GORDON E. CORBOULD, Solicitor for the Applicanta. New West., Sept. 1, 1882. so2 FURNITURE I THE UNDERSIGNED HAS PLEA- sure in announcing that he is now prepared to supply all kinds of Furniture, kc, at the lowest possible prices. Cabinet workt and Upholstering done promptly and in m*st*clnt~a stylo. UNDERTAKING In all its branches. The undersigned 1ms the only HEARSE in tho City. A con tin nance of public patronage aolicited. Old stand, next Occident Hotel. J. G. BUNTE, Ijito Manager Schl's Branch Furniture Store. auSto B Grocery Store D. McPHADEN EGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE just opened a FAMILY GROCERY And Gonoi-al PROVISION AND FEED STORE, in Deane's Brick Building, next to the Colonial Hotol, whero he has ia stoek a complete and carefully selected assortment of Plain and Fancy Groceries. Parties requiring anything in tho above line will find it to their advantage to call nnd examine my Goods nnd prices before purchasing. *t;T The highest market price paid, for Farm and Dairy Produce. N. 'B.— Goods delivered freo in any part of the City. D. McPHADEN. New West., Oct. 10, 1882, ocll NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS DAY, For Mayor-^H. V. Edmonds. Popular Market;—Nelson Bjos. Business Record—T. lt. Pearson k Co. Ihi -Sritish Columbian. Saturday HeraliiR. INT. 23, -JSfiJS. A Merry CbrlHtmns to uar kind Patrons, one and all. Triumph of the Constitution. Just at the moment when people began to tremble for the constitution the latent prerogative asserted itself and the constitution was saved. That it was the fixed purpose of the Ministers to postpone meeting the House as long aa possible there is no room to doubt. They had a two-fold object in delay. Acting on the Ma- cawberean principle, the longer they delayed the more likely something was to turn up hi thoir favor,—-not inert waiting, however, but the while working under ground like moles. Emboldened bythe glaring apostauy *f tho member for this city, they hoped others might not prove altogether invulnerable to tlieir seductive arts' and so one atter another of the members-elect havo been approached with propositions more or less corrupt Indeed their own or. gan in this city has made no secret of the methods employed by unscrupulous Ministers to promote desertion from the ranks of the Opposition. How far they havo been successful will soon be known, so that it is useless to discuss that point now; but we shall be greatly surprised if, when the test division takes place in the House, it shall not be found that the peopled representatives have, with ono notorious •xception, been proof against the influences of Executive corruption. The other object Ministers have had in delay has, of course, been that they might, by the only ueaiiB left -to them, prolong tho enjoyment of the "sweets of office"; and, considering the nature and needs of the men, it may be questioned whether this has not been the main consideration. But, as has beeu snid, tho constitution has triumphed and the ludicrous attempt on the part of vanquished Ministers to make people believe that it is all their own voluntary doing, that they never had tho slightest intention of delaying the assembling of the Legislature, can in no way alter the facts or deceive the public ■ It is affording the people a hearty laugh at tho expense of Ministers, and that is all. Thoy ought to have met tho Houso months ngo. They did not intend meeting it before the 21st of April, nnd not oven then if they could devise any way to wriggle out of it. Thanks to the provisions of the unwritten law nnd the firmness of the Governor, they have been compelled to meet a hostile House in January. Tho progress and magnitude of railway building in theUmfced States is really woiulort'ul. The new rond this year is estimated at 12,000 miles, 10,000 of which wus actually completed with tho tenth month. Nor is it anticipated that thoro will be much falling off, at least for some years to come. There is now in actual operation 11G.000 miles of vail- way,—sufficient, if in one continuous line, to go nearly five times round tho globe. It is estimated tliat, to meet tho demands of new lines and make good tlie tear and wear ou old lines, 1,500,000 tons of steel mils will be required next yenr. The Bessemoic steel ring are hnving a good time. It will doubtless surprise many to learn that of tho population of the United States over ten years of age, there arc 13.4 per cent, who cannot read and 17 per cent, who cannot write. Two years ago 25 per. cent of the native white population of Alabama above the age of ten could not read. The Peabody Fund is doing much towards lessening illiteracy, but tlie showing is still far from being creditable to the nation, Somo timo ago a bill was introduced into Congress proposing to divide $15,- 000,000 among the States in proportion to their illiteracy, but it didn't pass. Thero was a prejudice against it as partaking too much of the appearance of a premium for ignorance. At present thore is a weekly mail service between this city nnd Bind Bay, at an annual expense to the Dominion of $200. For double the amount fully four times as much Ber vice could be rendered by including Clover Valley nnd Hall's Pj'uirie settlements in that postal system. These settlers are now from ten to fifteen miles distant from the post- offico at Mr. Woodward's on the ouo side, and Langley on the other. Now that is altogethor too far; and if four times tho service can be obtain1 ed for twice the money it would surely be at once tho trno policy and duty of the Government to re-arrange that postal route as soon as possible. We trust that the Member for the District will experience no difficulty in having this little mattorjarraiigod when he goes to Ottawa. Ian in Business SHOULD BEGIN THE Ml WITHOUT THE IT SAVES TIME, IT SATES MONEY, IT SAVES TEMPIJR, IT COSTS ONLY 83.50, AND LASTS TEN YEARS.. SEND FOR IT. CALL AND SEE IT. EXAMINE IT. BUY IT. USE IT. AND YOU'LL NEVER REGRET IT. T. R. Pearson & Co., Sole Agents for B. C, P. S. HAMILTON, Attorney, Solicitor, Conveyancer, &c. Corner Mary and Cliu-kson streets, Now Westminster, 13. C. d*20i.iT* Editorial Notes. People are laughing at the organs for the transparent effort to cover their discomfiture by trying to make it appear that it was the intention of the Government to hnve met tlie House in January at uny rate. Unfortunately for them it is well known that they had determined not to meet the House till towards the end of April, and it is no secret that tho strongest pressure had to bo brought to bear upon them beforo they would yield to the demand for au early ses ■ion made by the constituencies through their representatives. /The Colonial very justly touches upon the fact that, in this Province the postoffice staff in under-paid uud over-worked. The article refers more particularly to Victoria postoliice, where two efficient and reliable clerks of long standing have resigned in consequence of the palpable inadequacy of tho remuneration attached to the positions. While most heartily endorsing the article, wo would just point out that New Westminster is, in this respect, very much worse off than Victoria. It is stated that the Dominion Government have been induced to advance th* salaries of postoffice employees in Winnipeg -10 per cent, as a mensuio of justice and necessity. It is to be hoped that, on reaching the Federal capital, this winter, the repveeenta- tivea from British Columbia will Join in making such representations as will result in not only a fair and juat advance in pay, but also sueh an increase in the strength of the staff, at least in the principal communities, as is demanded by the exigencies of the public service. This is a matter which has been neglected far too long. A stitch in time saves nine," is just as applicable to the work of maintaining highways and bridgos as anything else, and it is now our duty to direct the attention of the Landa & Works Department to an instanco in which the maxim is peculiarly applicable. At tbe junction of tho McLollan and Yale roads, immediately abovo tbo boundary of the Surrey municipality, tho heavy ruins have washed out a culvert, and tbe continued action of tho water is forming a gulch, broad and deep, already rendering the passage with vehicles impossible. In the valley of the Serpentino tho water has mnde a breach in the corduroy, a part of tho trunk road, whieh' is deepening nnd widening every day. If taken in timo, wo are informed, damages in both places could bo repaired for SOO. If neglected it woidd in all probability cost several hundreds, besides causing serious interruption to traffic. Under theso circumstances we appeal to tho Cliief Commissioner to order tho "stitcli in time." MEW STORE. Columbia st., opposite Hyack Hall. MRS. HARPER BEOS TO INFORM her friends and the public generally that she has opened out a.atonic of Groceries, Crockery, Toys, Gaudies & Fruit, ninl eho hopes to secure a shave of pnbli patronage A trial solicited. Small Profits and Quick Returns.'1 i tf% lill /m. m - m I yjul QHEikP for CASH MMU GO'S. Call and Examine. ON THE WAY AND EXPECTED TO ARRIVE ABOUT K'-rn Oil 23lll> INSTANT, AN INVOICE Ol" Cutting Boxes, Soot Siicers, French Burr Stone Chopping Mills, Fanning Mills, Clipper and Mohawk Plows, &e,,&c. Ja- J2*. vrJAia I iaJUaj, dkalbr is Dry - Goods, Groceries, Front st.t next dnov (o Gem Bttloon- HAYIHG PURCHASED PMNOI- pally for Cash, I am offering goods at the very lowest remunerative price'". A trial is confidently solicited. No second price, A lot of B*»jtC§ jsm'3 t§hoes OlTered at a Bargain. ..'. * N INTELLIGENT AND STEAD"? i\ Boy wanted to Irani tho Printing Business, "tluBt be nble to rend nnd writo. Apply at THIS OFFICE. nol 8 "ISTOTIOEI. .-. -VTO PERSON WITHOUT MY WRIT. 1^ ton order or thnt of my attorney lias authority to pledge iny credit. JOHN HALL. Deo. 1st, 1882. de-.'.nil notice. A LL PERSONS ARE HEREBY x\ cautioned against cutting or removing limber of any kind from off lands hold by the Hastings Sawmill Company, ns parties doing so without permission will he prosecuted. RICHD. H, ALEXANDER. Burrard Inlet, R. C, 12th Dec, 1SS2. delO So Tt Goks.—Over twenty aand bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters were sold during the pant tlirec months without one single complaint nf dlmfttifl* faotlonj hut, on &o contrary, testimonials arc pouring in of ita efficacy in various lingering -uncases of the blood and liver. POOKJST CCTLBBY.—T. R. Poarson k Co. have roceivod on assortment of Pocket Cutlery direct from England. Popular Market! RE-OPENED BY IPtOTH Whole mile & Retail :.3S BUTCHERS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE and Choieo nBsovtiucnt of Fresh & Salt Meats, Hame, Poultry, ami Vegetable's Of all klmlK. nerfCnttttMllrceirriininnr oy*h nuncti. Grass Riliine.. iST Families, Restaurants, ITotoln, Cuinps, Staunui-s, and Ships supplied .at Bod-Book prices. dlB CONVERSAZIONE A CONVERSAZIONE IN AID OF J\ tlie Holy Trinity Hell Tower Fund will beheld at the DRILL SiiKD, on THURSDAY EVENING, 28th DEC. Admission, ilOets; Children, half-price. Refreshments, 25 cents. Doors open at 7.U0; to commence nt 8. No reserved seats. dclll 1U1IS k COT, VICTORIA, B. C, Agents fou WitoTinivj l?in'iii3 Wniilrc fto WdM-llii- MglllrJ WIMP uUi BRANTFORD, ONTARIO. Portnlilo 8si"V Mills. Grist Mills. Slilnglo Mills. (Ift-iniiilnn En- glues, Bnv Mill "luchtncryj £c, .ic. A, Harris, Son k Oompanjj BKANTFOED, ONTARIO. Brnntfortl Mowers imd KiMntirs, omiorno Mowers, Brnntfoi'il and Osl-ai-iiii Cord Binders. ■J.fl.fiSEBr., S011& OompaJiy, BRANTFORD, OKTAElb. Ccntomilitl Su!!<y ""alto, Spring TOM!' Harrows; Spi'lns Toot;, Cultivator, BraiitfordiGraln Drill, Sic, Ac. Jiy ".Incliines always on hand. Ropoirs kept. del 3 TRAPF BROS.j "Besses-all ESessBcB-s, New Westminster, b. C. 18*20 1882. iim ■JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE AT GGLUMBiA STREET. "■ ? ,t\ '-"'."" f"* "~* ? r*> y. U. 6 Cn rl ii ■>£- L&im, HOUSE, —Asd— .6\j. 'AS • m ■ ■-: a Aiau-^ . Rent and Debt Collector. SEVERAL GOOD FARMS FOR SALE Agent for Hip TKAVl'll.r.l'.S' 1.1FH and ACUlllKNT IXS11K.VS0E CO,, Hartford, Conn. OT-'l'lCl": - Columbia Street., -Yostmihstor, Now dc'J FOS SALE 09 LEASE: A GOOD, LVIPROVED FARM 01" l\ 1(10 nores, sltuato on tho Doltn. of tlio Ham, togothor with tlio Stock, if required. Tlio I'took oousists of 20 Milch Cows. 17 or IK head of Young Stock, 'J yolic of Oxeu, and about 20 tons of Uny. Vol- particulars apply to Mr. \V. J). **I"R- IMS, Ijinil Agent, kct Columbia Street, Xow \Yostnrinstor. OooVl-J, 1S82. dolfl HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS IN Mr, Doaao's Store, next to Trapp Brothers, and llus on hand a largo consignment of ENGLISH CUTLERY. ELECTRO- l'l.ATi;!* THA SETS, BREAKFAST CHUI'TH, TEA TKAYS, SAUCKI'AXS, KETTLES, kc, kc A good stock of CROCKERY oud EARTHENWARE shortly exnoutcd. Call nud inspect. dc0m3 iltfie«S^i»-fc.-eW-B-il-'-Je.--(^l»>^ WILL CURE OR RELIEVE BILIOUSNESS, DIZZINCSS, DYSPCPSIA, WPSY, INDIGESTION, FLUTTEIHN0 MUNDICE. OF THE HEART, ERYSIPELAS, ACIDITY OF SALT RHEUtl, THE ST0UACH HEARTBURN, DRYNESS HEADACHE, OF THE SKIN, And every .por.ba of d!?.™.. nrlr-leff frore dLorclorod L1V..M, K-fJNaYS. CiOMAuH, DOVV-LO Of. LLUJD, T. H1LBURN & EO., "-""-'^KiNTo 1883. Harper's Magazine, iLLUSTaATED. Iieglin ItAIII'flt'rl H\(IAFINl voliinio Willi Ih.* Iiocoiiibcr ^ nniv tlio iiM-xi nevuler lllutr AinorloHiitiil Knalruia, liutaltw tlinliost m'<■-:i'.'.Iih* r-i- ilifliiiiii Dutltlctl'tjftirllio Jhfjor.'-byl Wool-nn, lliowiilior of "Ann tin' N-.vriiii-t'i' Number. In III racrilottCittiiaMMUUti Imnro- riM-lvf utiiiilii'r. t*i"'ctn1 Hl'..i't for tlio lighter witortalmneiitoi liumorom itorloi, iketcliM its slsly-iiixlti inbor. li u imt n.i noriodlcal in lialnrttMt in iu 11 llM! TTAVE RECEIVED direct from England the largest consignment of iH n f^ p*^ iip ^EP -^ I i U p F T \ y n 11 I ia a *J Ever seen in New Westminster, consisting of Brussels, from $1.25 per yard ; Tapestry, from 75 cents per yard; Kidderminster, 2 and 3-ply,from 75 cents per yard; Stair Carpet, from 15 cents per yard; Hemp Carpet, Felt Carpet, Mats, Rugs, Oil Cloth, in great variety. Looking - Glasses, Furniture Reps and Gimps. TiIL pn ■j MEN'S TWEED SUITS DIAGONAL SUITS ' oieeoATS ULSTERS mmm jackets 50 PIECES FLANMEL Grey, Scarlet, Blue. Wliite, Striped, nnd Fancy Colorsj English, American and Canadian, OENTS ruRNiSSililub English- Atnerican and Oaiindiiih Undn-wetir (sewed nnd knit, wool, shutter and cotton), Wool Over- fihirta, Cfuniacys, SoultBj Collars, Scurfs, Ties, Elnndkerelitefs, &o, WHITE SHIRTS, every style mul quality. SHlhcitn-aS Enjjltalt and Amorican, Blenched nnd UnUeiielied, Plain und Twilled. Bleached nnd Unbleached COTTON)1.?. English nnd Amorican— from 8 cts. to 30 cts. Duck Canvas, Dcimims, lles- siuns, Tickings, &c. 'All Oolora, all sizes nnd ull qualities nud prices. PITS & COMFORTS Whito nnd Colored. LADIES' JACKETS & 00L- yANs Black mid Colored. DRESS GOODS French Merinos (black mid colors), Black Cmp-.Oloth, BlaokGium- mere (fornnmtcl nnd dross), Cash- mero Twills (dili'erent shades), Winceys, Tartans, Serges, &c LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING VELVETEENS Bluok Brown and Grey, r ODnuru -S3 WIN*- & SPIRIT MERCHANT.^ l. uiiumi T)EGS TO INFORM THE RESID- J.) ents of New Westminster mid vicin- il.y that ho is constantly receiving from Europe shipments of choice Wines, Spirits, Liqueurs, English Ales, London and -Dublin Stout, Which he will supply jUBOID or DUTY PAID, I In Quantities to Suit Customers, Also, in constnnt receipt, direct from , W* A* Qilby'«, London, &c. IMC'll 11)0* c ilir.iii-li KARPER'8 PERIOMCAI.8. VMl il AH IUtlPKU'3 M '.(lA'/lNi: -W "fl iiAiii'r.K'!*wni;ni,v 4 oo IUHl'lllt'SllAZAIt 4 00 Tin* Ttllllli; iiImvc tiiiliHi'iitloim 10 I'O Any TWO aJioru rntmoil 7 00 llAltl'I'.U'S YOUN" I'KOt'Ui 1 fiO ltAl!l'i:il'P MAlUZINfl I rn*- HAHPlilL'a YOONO l'BOPI.15 i uw HAIII'Illl'SrilANKUN^QUAUHUimAnY, Onu Vvnr (ij'2 Niiuibor-i) 10 00 pMtngfl Woo t» nil mtbwrllwn in tlrt Dnitnl Btiil ir Cimtiiln. Tlm vnliiiiir*) cif tlm Machzinr Imtrlti willi Hip Ntilnbon l»r .hunt mi-l nocemlier of.oiicli yenr. Wl nu IIiiil- Is P|*ci'illc"l. li will In' iin^-r-i 1 tlint lln! mili-ccrlliiT wlslna to ....j*.*. witli Uio onr- rent Numl fi'. *| tn. lut Klirlit VclmiiM "f IlM'iT.n's Mviakini-, in ii.i.i i'|..!li iilmlliiK, vill Ue cent liy mnll, post. jniil. -ni rcc-'i|it ofW-OOporifoliiimi t.'lotli CMOS, I'n blii-llHgi W Ctrnts i-icli—by nmli, ii-i"t|>-ilfl. Inili-x lo mnpeii'H HJinAnifR, Alpitniii'tirpil, 'iiiiU-ii.-iit, mul I'liiBsiilnl. ti-r V.iliiii.cri l luiw, ImliH », rn.in Jinn*, 18.MI, tn .limn, 1HBU, 'ino veil,, Ki>, OMIi.sM M. itotiilttiiticoti Hiii'iiid lit* iii'iilt- by Poit-OfnoB Sltini'.v Oiilc-i- or Dmfti lo nvciid clmiico of loss. NoflrMpopoN nrp not to copy llils nilvortlnpinont wu limit tlm wiiri'fiH oribir of llnrpor ■*; Rnrtlmrs. AililroKit IIAltPKH tt linOS., Now York. SUBSCRIBE FOR THK I'i- llsli Columbian, tlio NtiwHiinjior on Uio Muiiiluinl o£ Ill-it lull Oolumbln. Only 83 ft your. TF?APP BROS., AUCTIONEERS Gentlemen's, in Buck, Doc, Antelope, Gloat, Tweek, Wool und Kid (lined nml unlincd ; Liulien', in Jersey Wool, Thrond und Kid. Kid Gloves for Lailii's und Gentlemen, in Bluel;, White and Colored. Cauudinn Knit Wool Mitts, Gloves nnd Socks. FLANNELS Ciinadhin, lioino-iiiiulo. UMBRELLAS, RUPBISR COATS, and OIL CLOTHING. CARPETS imd HEARTH RUGS. SSLVEEW&RE l'latod mid Solid—n lmndsome lot. 50 doz. Plutod nnd Silver SPOOUS nnd FORKS, juM ro- ceived from tho bout liiuiiufiiotui-- ors. LAMPS, LANTERNS, nnd LAMP . GOODS. TABLE nnd POCKET CUTLERY. Fine Champagnes, Saumup's Claret Burgundy, Genuine Sherry, Fine old Ports and Sherries, E. BS New Westminster, B, O.1 CAM AND KXAMIXE OVR tis 1 I III SI IUB i iliirf! llkrjl Latest in tho Market- WE ARK PREPARED TO SHOM the neM-est styles and fubrica h- tho trado. Our Show Room will l>j fmuul replete with all the latest LoEto anil San Moisc^ Styles, MANAGED BY A FIRST-CLAS' ARTIST. SATISFACTION GUARANTE1* !*].loinli.l varioty of tace rclliiroitcs, FrMllngo an Ties, lillibons, Flowirs, Plnslics, Sntliis,*Vel- vets, ami Moires. « A kreo stook of FEATHERS A LACES of nll kinds. -\Vo wonld cnll attention to onr assoi nioiit of CORSETS mul LADIES' U* DERCLOTIUNG, So. BERLIN end ZEPHYR WOOL^ CREWELS nml EMBROIDER- i ING SILKS. oclltc Columbia Strkij 8R0CERIES & PROVISISNS Flour, Bnoon, Hums, Sugnr, Ton, Coilbo, Oiitinonl, Oornmeal, 1 .onus, Pntntuea, Rioo, Hniniiiy imd Craclcod Wliont, Butter, Honey, &c. In SHELF and CAN GOODS, stoek complelo. VuriouB Brand, of COAL OIL. Nmanbar S, 1882, no8 ASK FOR Union India Rnler Cu PURE PARA GUM CRACK rill! RUBBER BOOTS; BEWARE OF IMITATIONS! Ro Biiro the Boot b aro stamped OR A (j PROOPoii tlio heels, end have tlie PU(( G UM SPRINGS on tlio foot and inst B whicli prevent thoir cracking or nrciS inc. Wc are now making thein wjr RUBIIEIl AND ASBESTOS S which wilt mako thom last more il twioo as long as any llnhhor Boots majy FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.! ALL KINDS RUBBER BELTIffl PACKING HOSF, SPRING'S CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, f GOODYEAR. RUBBER O; R. H. PEASE, Jr. l..' S. M. RUN YON, J A80""'- nu2Uin4 San Franov FOR SALE: I mWO SADDLE HORSES. Apply to tho nol5 Bishop or New Wikmuib] MAKHIKD. On Dec. 22ml, nt tlie resitlunco of tlie l*riiU**H fu- ther, by Itov.Wm. Itollplt. A,, Mr. J. T. Erring- toil, to Miss Fi-iinc.H A- B., only ■limuliter of .Mr, Cartjcnllon, nil -willing on tlie Nnrlli Arm. lhe § ritteli (Eohunbinn. ■^WiurWy lIorMii'i, Kee. 33, -im. Mr. ncnrv V. Edmonds will bo a cnmlHlato for Mayor at tho au- proachlng municipal Election. Yesterday was the shortest day ana the reading of tho thermometer was 60°! B. Douglas Esq., of Yalo, is epend- 'ing his holidays with his family in this eity. H. M. 6. Comus arrived at Viotoria 'from San Francisco on Thursday morning. Messrs. Dunsmuir, Dif'glo &■ Oo. have struck another seam of coal in South Wellington. Mr, Robert Jesse, formerly of Victoria, but recently in Mr. Ormerdonk s employ, died at Lytton the othor dny. Angus John McColl, Esq., of this city, barrister at-law, ia gazetted ns u Notaty Public in the Provinco. of British Columbia. The change of weather came in with a gale during Thursday night, smashing.in the Vestry window of Holy Trinity Church. The steamer Roliance, Capt. IiiBley, came off the ways ou Thursday and, taking on a cargo of freight, will leave to-day for up-river. . The steamer Princess lionise, Cnpt. -Lewis, arrivod from Victoria a few minutes.before 3 p.m. yesterday, with passengers and freight. The Bteamer Wm. Irving, Capt. Jno. Irving, returned from Yale hint evening with a largo number of passengers and way freight. The weathor, which had been wot and disagreeable for tun-end days, cleared up, and yesterday was ushered in with glorious sunshine. Five from Victoria and two from Nanaimo,--seven added to iho penitentiary population, and only room for one! What is to be done 1 flomember tho convei'saztone on Thursday evening, and don't forgot tho refreshment table, which will ba presided over by a universal favorite. Tenders are invited for the convey, mice of mails twice a-'week between Victoria and here, twice a week between hero and Yn!e, aud onco a week between Yale and Spence-s Bridgo. Like the expanding chick, too hi;/ for the shell, Mr. Wm.lWa business hns altogether outgrown his premises, and a material -extension, witli oilier important improvements, fo in- progress. Mr. Bowman, of the Geological Survey, reports favorably on iho silver ledgos at Bomilkameon nnd Kftro- meeos and he discovers indications of 'coal at Chilliwhack, Sumas and Harri* son Lako, The UBiml Xiiias decorations nre being made in Holy Trinity and the Roman Catholic Churches in this city, aud when completed will doubtless produce the tinti effect generally attained in these churches. • On Thursday ovening coinea the second of those moat delightful oonvor- aaxiones for the bell-tower fund. Let there be a "big push" made, so that •1884 may be welcomed by a joyoua peal from the new tower. A temporary side-walk haa been laid opposite the new postoliice buildings, whieh. although far from being pur- feet, is a decided improvement. Now for the clearing away of tho debris on Columbia and 'Mary atrueta. Two girders for tho front of tho now Colonist building,weighing 10,000 pounds, were cast at the Albion Inn Works, Victoria, a fow days ago. These are said to be tho heaviest castings over made in the Province. The Dominion stonmur Sir James Douglas has hud her boilers taken out and gono on iho wuya. The Douglas boa evor been an expensive toy. First and last she has coat enough to build a ship worth a baker's dozen of her. Two "mon, Brady and Hanlati, woro arrested in Dublin on the 13th ou sua* picion of buing connected with the Phoenix Park murder, and thore appears to be, a strong conviction among detectives that tbey have got ou tlm right track at last. The Vice-Regal party met with a royal reception at San Franoiseo. Thoy attended tho opera, whom thoir presence appears to have oxcitad a "wonderful amount of enthusiasm. It wns thought they would spend some time in California. It has been urged on behalf of the Chinese, hy aomo who ought to have .known better that, iu point of law- abiding morality, this class of our population will compare favorably with others. It is not so written in tho prison registers. Five convicts sont up from Victoria, and ull Chine.-;*! It Is announced that the splendid no./ steam collier just built on the Tyne for Dunsmuir Diggle. & Co. will sail for Nanaimo in February,'and JVlr, Dunsmuir has, with his accustomed liberality, made it known that tho friends of residents can come out on her at nominal expense. Would that there wero more Robert Dunsmuirsin the country. The Oddfellow's hall, on Wednesday night, wns, eonsidering the down-pour of rain, very woll attended, and overy- way successful; but, paradoxical an it may seem, there wasn't nn odd fellow there. Thore wore plenty partners for nil. Quito a number camo over from Burrard Inlet notwithstanding tho allocking condition of tho roads, This Poruun Makret.— This old favorite has been opened by Nelson Brothers, who receive a regular supply of juicy Bunch-grass beef direct from their own ranges in Nicola Valley. Soe nd. *> The Holidays.—In accordance with our usual custom we shall miss one issue of the Columbian during the holidays. There will be no paper la- sued from thin ofiiee next Wedneaday. Should any event of groat public interest, occur in tho mean time, wo shall publish a small extra edition for Wednesday's mail. • „■ •**- ■ pREi'AiiiNO for Xmas.—On Monday Mr. A. M. Nelson arrived from the interior, and immediately chartorod the steamer Gem and went on a foraging expedition through the settlements, collecting turkeys, geeae, ehickem, gamo, sucking pig's and other dainties with which to stock the Popular Market for Xmns times. Tower Press,—The Colombian lias ordomd a handsome new Campbell power press with all the latest improvements and capable of striking utf 1,0U0 copies au hour. It is pleasant to note this unmistakable e\ idence of tlie prc'suei-ity of our nuunliiud oputetn- poiaiy, whose circulation*7, and inliu- euce are rapidly increasing.—Colonist, Dentistry.—Having arrived from the Interior, Dr. Welsh can now ho consulted at his rooms at tho Colonial Hotel,* Mental Dr.i'itKssioN, headache, and nervous debility, aro speedily remedied by that excellent blood purifying tonic, Burdock Blood Hitters, The Editor of the Mitchell Recorder states that he was cured of biliousness, liver derangement, and sick headache, by the use of this medicine. Welqomh Back,—Amongst the arrivals liy the steamer yesterday wore J. W. Howison, Esq., Mra. "fl'iwison- and Mrs. Miller, who formerly taught a young ladies'' academy in this city- all direct from Old Canada. They met with a right hearty welcome. As our ■readers are aware, Mr. and Mrs. Howison return from a live months' visit to the East. They aro looking well and happy. From Nanaimo.—On Thursday tho steamer Ada, Capt. Rogers, returned from Nanaimo with a cargo of coal iind a number of passongers. OtfiVor Stewart came over with two more inmates for tjie overflowing penitentiary; We understand the Ada hns made her last trip between here aiid Nupaimp. Next week she will tow Uio new steamer, Robert Punanjiiir, over to Victoria, | and will afterwards probably ba relieved of her machinery mid be transformed into a biirgo, Tub Victoria.—Tliis steamer has recently given very great dissatisfaction to our merchants. On leaving ■here last trip sho was detained n fortnight or so nt Kauaimo, tor which we suppose no blame could well be attached, to her. From there she wont to Portland with a cargo of coal, aiid when hoard from lust she was at Seattle, bound for San Francisco, where sho is likely to bo detained for a fortnight or moro, roan vim*; a new d"iil;ey- engino, Ac.,—all nf which'is extremely unsatisfactory. Christmas Cunut.—Up to the timo of preparing for press the city butchers had not, completed their "show" of Christinas meats. We doubt uot there will bo a splendid display to-day. Tho quality of beef shown oannot be excelled nnywhure,-whilfi of Uio amallor meats there is good variety and quality, including lamb, veal, sucking pi-j-, turkeys, geese, &o.,.&e. No one who can afford to pay fur'it need waut-a' good Christmas dinner, and let us hopo that those wlm cannot pay will not be allowed to want. Accident at Port Moody.—On Tuesday lust a largo tree, brought down by the storm, toll upon aiid com* pletly oruuhod the bouse occupied by tbe men at Mr. Tiflln's (formerly Mr, Oottevell's) place. Mr. Jamoa Miller, of Oniltiwhaok, and. the Chinese cook happened to be in the Iioubo at the time and had both a narrow escape from instant death. Tho treo knocked oil* Mr. Miller's hat, grazed his side and slightly hurt nno nf his legs. Tlie cook fared inuell worse—was Terribly injured, nnd hia lecovery is considered doubtful^ rn11-rt(rhi(a 4iii1 H5n*'v B-.i---.vi tHiiBiftUi ttilU H\isu QmtvUli This institution, which hns now completed the second year of* ita history, held its Christmaa examinations yesterday morning, in presence of a select number of visitors, innnntf whom were Revs. Jamieson and liobsoh, Hon. Senator Bfolnnes; J. A. H, Hnmor, Esq., M. P., and C. D. Hand, Esq., B. A. The! classes iu Lntii), geometry ntid grammar wero examined by ihe Principal of tho school; 11. M. Strum- berg, Esq,, 13, A., assisted by Mr. Band ; tliose in literature, French, chemistry, and botany hy Rev, W. J. Dowler. & A., Vice-Principal ; and that iu anatomy by L. B. Mulnnus, Ifisq., M. D,, who oond:u:U that department Though tho examinations were hurried in some parts, owing to want of time, yet there was manifom on tlie part of the U'liohors a thoroughness and precision in handling the subjects, and a very gratifying degree Of knowledge on tho part of the pupils. Tho classes all did woll, an.I those in literature, Latin, ooolid, and anatomy deserve special mention. Tho advancement made in theso subjects by some of tho pupils since lust examination was vory marked. Revs. Rijihsoii and JamioHoii, and also Mr. Hand, briotly addressed Hjoso present, each expressing )iis high estimate of the suiicoss wliich had attended tho faithful and efficient labors of the different, teachers. Tho last-named gentleman expressed surprise at the wonderful facility with . whicli tho advanced Latin class especially had translated Virgil and Gtoaiir, and answered tho large number of dif- licult. questions put to them, and expressed the opinion that ttio school would compare favorably with any in the province. The school re-opens oh Monday, January 8th, when tho managers expect several now pupils. » Tub Bust Policy,—Regarding insurance policies against accidents, it is a good policy to havo at hand a bottle of that invaluable met Heine foi* internal and external UBe—Hagyard's Yellow Oil- worth more than gold in relieving pain and suffering, for lameness, spruitm, bruises, burns, stiff joints, and nil wounds. ft-pbiic Soh-iwH t-xamiitiUtoH. According to announcement tho public examination of the Senior Girl's Department was held on Wednesday. Thu weather was not at all propitious; and yet tho number of visitors during tho afternoon examination was large,-— including quite a number of tho more advanced pupils from the boys' department, who appeared to take a lively interest in the exercises, enthusiastically1 applauding the various solo's, recitations, (.to. The Trustees were conspicuous for their absence; but thanks to Hv. Band, Principal of tho senior boys' department, visitors wero well looked lifter. Our Reporier was riot present during thu forenoon, but we are led' to believe the pupils acquitted themselves very creditably in the various branches iu which thoy were examined; During the afternoon tho exorcises consisted in class-singing, solos, readings, recitations,; and iu tlie more substantial, if mure prosaic work of grammar, geography and arithmetic. in singing, the pupils gave evidence of careful cult uro and the development of quite a number of really good voices. Miss Black aaug u pretty snlo very nicely indeed, while Miss Mildred Major and Miss DeBeck recited their several pieces admirably, the former displaying real talent. Miss Johnston's reading of (,Duke lieojiold'a Stone" waa exceedingly well rendered. Not tho least interesting part uf the exorcises consisted in lhe trial of skill at both mental and written arithmetic. To see the forest of littlo hands go lip to indicate the ready answer and tbo rattle of pencils on .dates liko the sudden putter of hail on tho roof, and to observe the alacrity with which the various problems were solved wns both amusing and gratifying. At the request "••" --'•-■■''- Williams, Mr. Rand put them through some special exercises in arithmetic and geography, in both of which thoy Stood the ordeal remarkably- well,—-especially did thoy exhibit great, familiarity with tho map-i as iVtr. Rand—with a ''pointer'' which our Ueportor thought looked disagreeably like a stick that had been used for poking the stove -led them through almost every country in the world. It should bo.stated that.Miss Mildred Major presided at the organ during tho singing exorcises, Ut whioh she appeared to ho quite ni luune, Wu can, in conclusion, only repeat what lias beeu faiid on forpim* occasions, that the Lady Principal has developed a womU-rful aptitude for teaching,—not in tlie narrow-, reatriutod sense; for hor pupils evidently know how to make an intelligent, practical use of wind they learn, while their whole manner and deportment indicate high training. It cannot but ba gratifying to parents to witness such evidences of genuine advancement aud general improvement as wero observable ou Wednesday, and they cannot too highly prize the- possession of one so weil qualified, in every respect as Mi.-* Williams is for the important and arduous work of training thoir daughters. SENIOR llOYs' DRPAItTMBKT. Tlie oxaminiltion of the boys iii the senior department cnoimenoed at .1:1*0 a.m. on Thursday, continuing till *i p. ut. with the exception of an hour's intermission at. noon. Notwithstanding llio weather was disagreeable, the number ot" visitors present in the afternoon waa very large. During the forenoon the pupils wero examined in reading, spulimy, dictation, writing and history, and were put through calisthenio exercises. In the afternoon the oxoroiaes consisted of grammar, arithmetic, both written and menial, calisthenics, and geography. In all thp branches of study they snowed moat satisfactory progress; jn-several they displayed wonderful proficiency. Miss S\ illiams (Lady principal of thp female department), by request, took them in history, and although subjected to a very critical < xamination. (he boy;*, sustained themselves spleudidly, exltibiting a minute acquaintance with both ancient and modem history. Iu geography, gramma*.*, . history and arithmetic, the majority of the. boys"displayed great pro- ticiynoy—in menial aritbmctie it waa simply marvellous. The calmthenic oxerci*"u8 wero amu-dng and evinced aptitude and thorough training. The exorcises worn must pleasant—-varied by military drill and a "sorpeutiuo" march tu "Tramp tramp'' &e., Mrs. Peele playing tho niusjo on the mo* lodoo.n and the boy.'- singing with great iieartiugss Lhe following parody eom- pi-.*,eeit by themselves for tlio occasion: "'iVniup, tramp, tramp, tho boys are marching, Cheer up comrades, people smile, people smile, Wo did drive the Egyptians back For beneath the UmonJack, In tlie region of the mighty, mighty Nile." Too much cannot be said in praise of Mr. Rand's method of imparting Itnowledge. Itmust boarare.natural— wo had almost Baid supernatural—gift witli him. Everything in the nature tb'.1 rare Faculty of imparting; knowledge in such a way as to make it a labor of love, a delightful exoro.Be, to both toucher and pupil; and ibis ae- eounU for the foot—utiprooentod in liritiah Columbia, we believe-that, during the whole torm the attendance has been 2,810 nut of a posaiblo 2,0110, or a littlo over. 96* per cent, while tho following eoven boya never missed mice: Wm McBride, R, MoBrnle, Wm Chile, Ward Hell, Welsford Knrohfo, Delaware Shiles, nnd Percy Peele. In-ooneluBiyii we have only to Kay that the parents, and, indeed tlio wludfl community, aro to ho congratulated iqiou the possoBfllon of sUeb a teaohor ns Mr. Rand; while ho, in turn, may be congratulated upon hayinti a set of scholars who. if wo are not mistaken- will make a showing that cannot, be equalled in any other public school in the Province. The proceedings were brmiidit to n closo by a brief address from Mr, Robson. THE .IU\TNtI.H tim'ARTATBNm Yesterday the children in Miss Herring's room and tliose in Miss Ho way's room were examined simultaneously* and tlio dear little things acquitted theinaelvea very creditably; but time and space forbid morn than this hasty notice. Mr. Rand assisted in both rooms, and there wus a fair attendance of visitors. A Schoolboys Skit. The young idea is obviously learning how fro' shoot in our public school. Tho following humorous tako-bff appeared on the play-ground fence at thu boys' school the other day. Tlie nick-names introduced are borne by pupila.— "An entertainment will bo held in the Old Westminster Republic Scbool- builditig next Thursday night at 7 a clock A.M. in the evening. The p/ogrammo will consist of'aongn, reading!, etc. The performance will commence 'with a grand solo on the drum whieh wilt he followed by "Miss Susio" who will render her favorite song, entitled, "Coioo, -Brudio.- put your bonnet on'." Refreshments, consisting of fried "Copper-snakes,'' mast "Snow-balls," stewed "Bull-heads," aud ''Turnips" will be passed around. Towards tho close of the performance some very interesting curiosities will bo exhibited, namely,—a two-legged "•Guinea-pig" uf tho jelly-belly species, a livo "Alligator," and most wonderful of all, alive "Gravy-pot." Windows open nt 7 o'clock, blunt.'* Tho Hon. Mr. "Spuds," Chairman." Ah Jttttiucloas Sliiudcr. • However reluctant one may bo to occupy with personal matters space which should tie devoted: -to the dia- cussion of quest ions of public concernment, we cannot permit to pass in silence the'flagrant slander upon tins community which appeared in the loading column of tho Guardian on Wednesday. Replying to our historical sketch of Saturday, our local contemporary said:—"The editor in "jail is consoled by the applause of "iho indignation meeting, nnd seems "to forget that it was a mob; the very "same mob tinti cleared Nod BIcGow- "an and defied justice." Turning io the report of the "in- diguatioti meeting" published at the lime, we tiud that tlie meeting is described as the largest and most, enthusiastic ever held in the country, com-( prilling nearly every adult male resident and a number of prominent gentlemen from tho interior who happened to "be in (lie city; it is slated that tiie Hyack Hall was crowded to the very street, mure than a.hundred persons being unable to gain ingress; that the then President of the city council (Mr. John Uamago) was called to the chair, and Mv. C. ii, Majotf,appointed secretary; that the chairman, Mr. Wm Clarkson, Mr. W. J. Armstrong, Mr, .1. A. R. Homer, Mr. H*. Holbrook, and other prominent eitijiens delivered speeches on the occii'-ioti,—all strongly approving of Mr. Robson's course and severely condemning the action of the Judge. We find Mr, Clarkson moving and Mr. W. J. Armstrong seconding ft,resolution strongly condemning tho course pursued by the Judgo and appointing a committee for the pur- pose of having the matter, brought bo- fore the Secretary of State for the Colonics. We find Mr. Homer moving and Mr. Holbrook seconding n resolution emphatically approving «f and endorsing Mr. Uohaon's course; aud* wo find Mr. W. J, Armstrong moving a resolution constituting t)w bofure-mentioned committee, as follows: Messrs. H. Holbrooke W, E. Onrmack, J. A.It. Homer, \i. Coxon, P. Smith, John Raiiinge, and W. J. Armstrong', with power to add to their number, and we find that all those resolutions were curried unanimously. Knch was tho meeting nnd such were somo of the prominent actors iu it: and yot the writer in tho editorial columns of Iho Guardian has dared to call it a "mob; tho very same mob that cleared Ned McGowanv'~tho notorious Hill's 'Bar outlaw of 1858. Comment fo surely unnecessary. British coiamlrta Directory. In our last issue we were only able to acknowledge the receipt of an advance copy of this work. It is now our duty to givo it a notice moro in consonance with ita importance. It is a shftpely book of some live hundred pages, printed iu good, clear type un extra papery the general make-up of which is alike creditable to editor, printer and binder. As a work of art it is far in advance of anything of tho kind hitherto produced. As a dire'e- lory.it is al. once comprehensive, complete, and accurate, But it is a great deal more than a directory. Indeed, in looking over its pages one is surprised to find sueh a vast amount of interesting and valuable information a3 ia admirably arranged between its boards. It is a vory comprehensive and accurate directory, a faithful and iir crest ing history, and a valuable hand-book of the whole Province. Every man, especially every business man, iu the cmuilry should possess-rt copy.. Wo only wish some ineans could bo devised for circulating thousands of copies iu thosd centres' of papulation from whence Columbia might naturally hope to people hev fertile, waiting seres. The descriptive portions arc for the most part exceedingly well written,—notably those on Victoria, Esquimalt, in fact tho whole of Vancouver Island, New \Y\-t-tiuinsiei\ Burrard Idlet ami Yale District. 'At tho end of lhe book is "a compendium" extending over twenty-live pages, enn- tabling a cunciso and interesting history of Uritish Columbia and a very readable description of its climate, resources, industries, .population and possibilities. This compendium wo suspect tb be from the pen of the ablest essayist in the country, and it would not be too much to say that it is alone. worth the whole price" nuked foi- the bonk, na presenting in a concise and attractive form a bird's-eye view of British Columbia. Tho book also contains nil exceedingly well executed map of the Province, upon whieh ia indicated tlm various kinds of land and foreat iu the different localities. Now, wc havo a suggestion to make: Let evory man wlm can nflbrd it, in addition to securing tbe book for his own library, purchase one or moro copies to send lo friends or public reading- rooms iu tho Old Country or tho Eastern Provinces. It would bo difficult to over-estimate tho amount of good that might be accomplished in this way, and the cost of the volumes would nover be misicd. Those who have advertisements in the book would havo a two-fold object iu promoting a large circulation, Wo know of no way in ivhich ns much good can bo dono for so little mrincy. Chtlliwtek ftlcUtofllsi Church. Ci Troup" "iloncii ur tin- Cnlmnlitan. The new Methodist church recently completed at Chilliwhack was dedicated last Thursday. The programme consisted of a dinner at noon, given by tho ladies of tbo congregation, after Wliich it was .proposed that the church should be dedicated and a sermon suitable to the occasion preached by tho Rev. C. Watson, Chairman of the District. The chairman was present, accompanied by Mr. Wm. McKay, of Victoria, who, during tho exercises, with his well- known liberality furnished the trustees with a substantial token of his interest in tho new church. The weather proved unfavorable. Tbo deep mud, however, did nor, prevent a general turnout from all parts of the settlement. The dinner was got up in tho best style, and was in every way a sumptuous affair. The proceeds <tf tho dinner amounted tu about $140. . -As'preliminary to tho proceedings of the afternoon, the Sec-Treasurer of the Trust Bonrd, G. R, Ashwell, Esq., presented to tho meeting a brief statement of the financial condition of the trust. Tho contract price of tbe church waa $17i'i; other expenses, fencing lot, &o,, @H0; making a total of "*!182(i. Against this wer'e-Bubspriptions, paid or payable, about $1000, which, with proceeds of dinner, left uu indebtedness of neatly $700. After a brief consultation among the trustees it wns decided, at tho suggestion of tbo Chairman of the District, not to'de.dicate tho church until, by reliable subscriptions obtained, or funds otherwise raised, tho entire indebtedness was removed. At this stnge no one expected the church would be dedicated that day. Rut Mr. Watson proved Himself the man for the occasion. By varied forms of honorable appeal) interspersed with anecdote and humor, he continued to call for subscriptions in sums of §120 down, until the spirit of giving seized upon iho congregation as never before iu the history of the community. About 80 peraona gave in their names, from the aged down to the little children, for various sums covering the entire indebtedness, and leaving to tho credit vf Iho trust an additional sum of about §120. The trustees then, in tho presence of the congregaliniij presented the Chairman of tiie District, on behalf of the Methodist Church of Canada, with tha new church, free of debt; to be dedicated to the worship and service of Almighty God. The church is 25 x D2 feot, including two class rooms so arranged that tbey may be thrown open if necessary and form part of tlie audience room. Thu edifice is a model of symmetry, convenience and taste, aiid is pronounced by competent judges to bo the nicest little church in British Columbia. It bus a seating capacity of about 200, exclusive of the class rooms. Tho plans and specifications were obtained from the Church Intension Society of the- Methodist Episcopal Church, of tho United Slates. Croat credit is due to Mr. James Turnbull, the contractor, and to Mr. John Elliott, the builder, for the very substantial nnd finished style of the workmanship throughout. The Rov. E. Robson, of New Westminster, presented the tr istees with a very fine copy of the So ipMiros for tho pulpit, and Miss Williams, of New Westminster, presented a suitable pulpit Hymn Book. City Comtcn. This body mot on Thursday evening. Present—Councillors Shiles, Johnston, Brown, Curtis, and Cunningham. A number of communications wero read, and a number of accounts passed. Ou motion, crossings were ordered to be constructed on Agues st. Irving st., and Royal Avenue; That Mr. C. Hayward be notified to clear streets opposite pnatoilice before Ist January next; That Mr. Joseph Wise clear the wood from Blaokio street. An Elections Regulation By-law was brought in and passed thru ugh various stages. The Council adjourned till Wednesday 27th. __M____M-_ New Westminster District Maps for sole nt T. R. Pearson k t'o.'s nml W, H. Koary's nnd otlice of Woods & Turner, allowing Railway Lino nnd all surveys up to June, )SS'2. Price, 81.23. Just opened ot .Ta-t. Ellard k Co.'s, the finest stock of Now Fall Millinery ever shown in this City. Cnll and examine;* British CnlHmblatancyofTaronto Bait, and Loch Works, J. & J. Taylor, l-rnprlt-tors.. Those celebrated pnfen are mado from heavier iron, Weighing '20 per cent, more, nnd have all the modorn improvements of the best American Fircaud Burglar Safes, including thi) Sargent Greculeaf Dial Lock. IJciug of Canadian manufacture, they are duty free, and cmifcquently can bo sold cheaper than cither English or American Safes. Fire and Burglar proof vault doors manufactured of nil Bizes and quality, at prices ranging from one hundred to three thousand dollars, Detailed speciilcations for vault work furnished on application to the agents for British Columbia. no2 M. W. WAittkCo., Victoria. coinsumptlou Cured. An eld physician, retired from active practice, having hnd placed in his hands by an East India Missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the spoody and permanent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung affections- also a positive nnd radical cure for General Debility and all nervous complaints, after having; thoroughly tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, fools it is his duty to make it-known to Ills fellows. The recipe, with full particulars, directions for -preparation and use, aim all necessary advice and instructions for successful -treatment nt your own home, will be received by you by return mail, free of charge, by addressing with stamp, 1)11. J. C. RAYMOND, 104 Washington Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Montion this paper. defiyl t^-HatTJ-azaaij^ti-uiaL****-^ JT5TT. R. Pearson &'Co, wiih to draw' attrition to the fuct that they nre prepared to take subscriptions for nil Caua- dinu, American nnd British newspapers nud periodicals at publishers' prices, without charging mVdtional for remittance of money,'—'■Adv. Cr,cw<;r. KKi.frr, of Dunchurch, Parry Sound, Buffered from dyspepsia for about seven years, and wns cured by Burdock Blood Bitters. He says'a'liidf a dozen others of In-i n equal ul an cc have derived great benefit from the medicine, which lie now recommends to all suffering from similar complaints. CoxqiiivUed at Last.—D. McCrim- mon, of Lancaster, was nlllieted with in-' (lammatoiy rheumatism from youth; all remedies fulled, until he tried Burdock Bleed Bitters, which was one year ngo, since which time he has had no attack of the complaint. GIRL WANTED mO DO OESERAL HOUSE.-.WORK* X 'where the work is Hght. .'Apply at this Otlice, or to Mrs. 1). llobabn, Agnefl Street. deltitc CaatlMt. Wo beg to call the attention of the trade ninl the public to the well-known quality nnd elegance of finish of our Cold dices, guaranteed by us to bo of eighteen karat Geld, V. S. Mini assay, or of fourteen karat Gold, as may be stamped, and nlso to onr mode of selling the same, charging only for the Actual Wkiijht of the gold used, and not ior tho base metal comprised in springs, key pipes, filling of crown, etc. To illustrate which a tag accompanies each one of our Gold Cases, which plainly indicates not- only the gross weight of the case, but also the Net weight of the gold. In explanation of. the above wo dosiro to any that the old plan of charging for the gross Weight of fchS'fcft.so, ns if it were nll gold, worked well enough as. long ns the manufacturers were content with "tbe amount of brass and steel actually re quired iu its count ruction; but when the business was degraded into a contest as to who should get the most base metal into tho least quantity of gold and call it a Gold ens?, then the time came when, in the interest of dealer*; in American Watches, it became necessary to adopt a plan of selling, showing the buyer exactly how imich'uOLD each case contained. To avoid imposition; purchasers of Waltham Wtftches will "Jftserve that every gempne watch, whether gold or silver, bears our trade mark .on both case and movement. Gold cases arc stamped "A, W;Co.;"atrd guarantee certificates aa company thein, .Silver bases arc stamped "A. Ml. Watch Co., Width'am, Mass., sterling silver," and are accompanied by guarantee certificates, signed K. E. Rob- bins, treasurer, Tho name ''Vvalthnin" is plainly engraved upon nil movements, irrespective of either distinguishing marks. This caution is rendered.-necessary by reason of the fact that our caaea nre frequently separated from our movements, and put upon worthless movements of othor makers and rice versa, thus f-fTecUng injuriously the performance of the'.watches, nnd vitiating our guarantee^ which ia intended to cover only our complete watches wholly mnde by us. Ii; is necessary also, because it is so notorious as to be a public scandal that thcTO is groat fraud in tlie metal quality-bf botli gold mid diver eases as now generally Bold. We havo demonstrated by-frequent asstiyi that many gold and silVe'r rases'o-Tercd*in the market nre dobauod from IQjtfJ20percent!. from the quality tbey assume to be. This fo a fraud upon the purclinsei', and accounts for tho low price nt whicli -such cased watches have been sold.—Amkki- CAN Watoii Comi'ASV, Walliiain, Mnss. DTI !.H\ A Gootl OpoorliiijUyrop TiioSe WlsliioK to Invest in New Westminster Property, WM. B. TOWNSEND OFFfiKS for side everything ho has in New Westminster, comprising bis Butcher Business, and nll tlie 'needful articles to carry on the same—Horses, Cart, Wagon, Buggy, Harness, Saddles', Bridles,&c. -■ JSL, LSO" His House, which is one of the host built nnd most comfortable in the city. One, two, or three acres of land can bo had with the house, all fenced nud moot of it well cleared and planted for orchard. Over six thousand dollars has been laid out on this property within the Inst 3 years. There is a good Stable, Cow Shed, &c., on the lot. A first-class family Cow, gentle, and a good milker. **- JSi. XiSSO — Tlirec Suburban Lots on Edinburgh St., containing about 0\ acres hi each. — U&. ZZj, £3 © mm The Barns, Sheds, ke., now used ns Stables nnd Slaughter-house, with balance of lease and the water-frontage opposite snid lot. No fair, reasonable offer will he refused, as 1 wish to leave the country. If my property is sold I will then sell my Furniture and Household effects. Indisputable Titles with all tho property. X<3' Parties desiring any further information can obtain the samo by applying to the undersigned cither personally or by letter. All persona indebted to me will please sottlc at once, and anyone hnving a claim against mo will preaont it for payment, Alt accounts unsettled by Dec. lit will bo placed in a Solicitor's hands for del* lec Lion. WM. B. TOWNSEND. New West., Dec. 1, 1852. dc'2ml NOTICE. Music Books. Alwfijs on hnnd, a good assortment ot Instruction Books for Pinno, Oram, Violin, etc. Tliu new ami enlarged edition of Eldhardson's Pimm Method, Also, a collection of miscellaneous music books, both vocnl and instrumental. Music not in stock will be ordered promptly. Insurance. Wo aro agents for the Noiitii Bnmsn and Meucantiu-. Finn iKStrnXStiti Co.; Capital, $10i000;000; l.owes paid, S25;- 000,000. Also, the CONKBDKRATION Lli'E AssoorATioH, offering the lowest rates on the beat security of any company doing business in Cnuadn. T. S. PEARSON & CO., ObhtmbtAflt. (bohwn O. o. ltnJi>r'B ninl James l'llii;;ii:'-!i;:!N'.-:, Now Westminster, B. C Eureka Silver lining On, (LIMITED,) To*the SSmrcholOers of the Above Company. mAKK NOTICE THAT A CALL 0? X 8100 per share on the assessable shnrcs of-lhe. nbove Company, nmftllpi:*- ing from 1001 to 3000 inclusive, hns been mode, nhil 'the same is payable on or before the 10th/January, 1883, at the otlice of the Company, Front Btreet,Now Westminster. - ■' J, A. B. HOMEE, Secretary K. S. M, Co. (Limited), (nol'itd) Christmas Cakes I A.DIEBEli . IS NOW PREPAJ-ED TO RECEIVE • ORDERS TOE ALL KIND* OF. Fruit ani' tocj Oftnl (Iced to suit, ami hi every variety) MINOEPIES.&c fl3*0rders will be carefully executed and the nrticlcs delivered nt the residence of the purchaser. PvEKTAOUAST AND BaKEBY—FrOpt-St.f, opposite Irv'ing's Wharf. no25 r VK ll&Orh;'?' " TIILOR m SfiHS NEW WESTMINSTER, B.O. lew Fall Goods! HEW flLL MSHMSI Over-Coatings and Fine Tweeds I Tiie Largest Stock or Tailoring Materia! tu the Proilnce. 4-2-aOOD IIT GUARANTEED.-!!* Tcrm» strictly c-iin'i. oSa W. ELSON. . "NEW WESTMINSTER Machine Shop! FRONT STREET. IvTow Westminster, B. C. ROBERT LAW, - FBOmiETOB. MANUFACTUUEn OF STEAM ENGINES. Saw-mill, Grist*mill, 1'ish-canning, and all kinds and styles of Machinery mnde to order. Pattern-making done in all its various fonns. All kinds of Brass and Iron Castings. Repairing Bone with neatness mid dispatch, nolltc ritCfl COLUMBIA STREET* .V WESTMINSTER, B. G. HAYJ^G PURCHASED AND COM- ■plctoly re-furnished and otherwise greatly improved this well-known establishment, I havo the pleasuro to announce that it is now a® K" 2EJ iw Por the reception of Guests. Conveniently located and well appointed in every department, with BATH ROOMS And all the most modem appliances, it will he found in every respect the best, ns it is the largest and most commodious, Hotel on tho Mainland. Tho RESTAURANT l\'liuvtim>n' is miilci- tho very lies' man- ngomont botli ns reganls cuistsu and attciiilanco, aiul liavtics ilesiring tlicm ta have FIUVA'-'J- DLNINO BOOMS, with special attciulance: USE BAB ROOM Is stocked with tho choicest Wixes and Liqitohh, and tho hest brands of GaMtS -vill always bo bopt on hand. ', THE BILLSAFJ ROOM Is spneious nnd well appointed, and provided with Sthahlb's Patent CUSHION TABLES, tho host in uso. Stt Good attendance and moderate charges. * j. E. INSLEY, Propbtetou & Manager. DooomborI, 1832. de« ©ur §lorj), THE MINISTER'S SON. CHAPTER Xin. A FRESH START, (Continued.) "Oil ay I naething by ordinar'; but heot! it's nae guid tellin' lees when naething's to come o't. Ay, laddie, I was flair doon-hairtod when ye cned awa1 in yon w*.id kind <*' a way; and I'd hae been awfu' pit aboot if I'd thocht that ony hairm had come o' oor cracks thegither. Mistress Bennett was that changed—her that used to bo as straught as a birk, gaed up the street wi1 her heid booed and hor feet scrapin' like an nuld, auld woman; and I wadnn like to hue had a linn' in it, ye see." "Never fear, Jamie; it's all my doing—none of yours,'1 said Ronald, sadly, for the graphic description touched him. "But," he added, brightening, "I hope you'll see her looking more like her old self again now. My father and I havo made it up, Jamie, and I mean to do well yet in spite of the red coat that you despise." t "Na, na; yon's no a word for a body like me; there's a kind o' a moral soun' aboot it, and there's naebody can say auld Jamie Paterson was sae doom's sure o' his ain morals that he culd be owre perjinkity aboot liis noebor's. Let that flee stick to the wa', as Rab Boy says." The grave air with wliich the shoe- maker uttered this speech moved Ronald to laughter, and presently the two were talking as unrestrainedly as in old days; and the conversation must have been gratifying to Jamie, for, when his visitor rose to go, he dropped his work on to his knee and held but a grimy hand. "Weel, ye'U come back—ye'Il aye find me here. I've turned real hardworking this while back, and there's a heap o' siller in the auld kist yonder. I was thinkin' o, pittin'- it in tbe bank; but I'm amaist afeared I'd no ken my- ael'. It wad be a terrible thing if I hard the folk say that auld Jamie had turned respectable!" There was a pawkie twinkle in tho old man's eye ns he spoke, and Ronald hardly knew how much truth there might bo in his statement; but on inquiry he found that a wonderful amount of business had been dono of late in the little shop, and that somo of Paterson's cronies had been heard to complain that there was no good in Soing down there now, for that old amie was "as quiet as a cock that durstn't craw." What was it that had wrought the change 1 No one could answer that question, but it was just after Miss Muriol's wedding that lie had begun to work. By-and-by Ronald ventured to ask Jamie himself what had induced him to alter his mode of life, but he only received an evasive answer. It ww on a certain Sabbath afternoon that, having strolled toward the hUl, Ronald spied Jamie smoking a pipe at the bridge-end, with two or three companions. Joining the group, he found himself soon left alone with the Bhoemaker, whom he gradually led on to talk of what had happened in the village during the last few months, and of the festivities at Muriel's marriage. It was clear that some hidden thought gave a special interest to Jamie's account of that time, and at last it found expression. After describing his own efforts to honor the bride, and the bonnic-smile ■he gied him as she passed, he continued, "An' sho wrote to me hersel' to thank rae for tho bit slippers I mado till her—a wee bit notio on tented paper, and sic a canty freendly way sho has o* sayin' a thing—I hae it yet." Here^ he paused, either to invito a question, or from Bome hesitation. 'JWhat did she say ?" asked Ronald, ourious and interested. Weel, she askit me, as a sort oJ kindness to her and her father, if I wud try to keep frae whusky for sax months, and let her see mo when Bhe comes back what Bhe en's a self-re- spectin' man; and she sent me a bit poetry. A queer kind o' language it's written in,, bat I mado it oot, iind it sort o' shamed me. Tho 'Northern Cobbler' they ca'd it. An' that's the which had overcome his brain, and deadened hia heart to duty and right. His check burnt with hot self-reproach as he reflected that lio had played but a cowardly part throughout; and acknowledging humbly that ho had proved himself unlit for any better post, he strengthened his resolve to du his utmost in tho profession he had chosen. Though ho did not know it, thore waa, therefore, ovory prospect of nuccoss for him, since self-knowledge and self-mastery nre the lirst stops on the ladder of achievement—stops that can neither be ovor-loaped nor trodden with uncertain feet, CHAPTER XIV. way I've dune sio a lot oJ work thi while baok. I'm no gaun to bind my- m1* to ony temperance pledges, or mak ony promises. I'll keep myleeher- ty, and take my glaiss when I wull; but I jist thocht 1 mieht try an experiment like. I wadna be onccovil to yen lassie, for she's aye been cecvil to me." "I think pledges are crutches for cripples at their best," said Ronald; "but you could not well refuse to do what ihe asks you." "That's it. It wadna be weel-brod no to try," replied Jamie, who, beneath his rough ways, hod very decided views as to conduct, and especially as to the kind of behavior which in his eyes constituted a gentleman. Muriel' tact had recognized this hidden point In hii character; and treating him with tht courtesy of a high-bred lady, sho had obtained an ascendency over him that ahe herself was far from suspecting, and that no one else hnd evor succeeded in winning. Even Ronald was surprised at its extent. He had been both too boyish and too self-occupied to observe tho ready politeness with which Pateraon would rise and touch his cap to Muriel as any of her equals might have done—an amount ef courtesy he did not bestow on any one «lno. Neither had he discovered that tho old man cherished a warm respect and liking for the fair girl, whose face, as Mi-b. Bennett used to say, was as welcome aa summer in every house that she frequented. Aa he bade Jamie good-night, and sauntered homeward, he thought over the conversation that had passed with inmtthing liko shame. For the sake of a kind word nnd note Jamie Pateraon waa making a struggle against tho idlfl and unsteady habits which had mastered him for years; and though thera was little hope of hia success, the effort deserved respect. He had acknowledged Muriel's influence ns it .deserved to be acknowledged, and in doing io he had done her true honor; while Ronald himself, with as many advantages on his |side ns Jamie had had difficulties on his, had allowed to indulge in a mad passion EASTWARD HO! Tho timo of Ronald's furlough passed away only too quickly, but the heavy air of 'depression that had hung about the manso passed away with it. Mrs. Bennett, aa ho hnd prophesied, no longer "scraped" hor foot along the villngo foot-path, hut hold her head erect, and exchanged a cheerful good- day with tho cottagers' wives. Nancy no longer slyuk home iu silence from her marketings, ashamed to faco tho inquiries and comments of hor friends, but stopped for a chat as of old; and it was even remarked that tho minister's sermons breathed loss of terror and moro of pence. Ronald, therefore, might tako his departure with a lighter heart, and, if possible, with a deeper affection foi' the homo winch, sinco ho was no longer a resident undor its roof, had become to hiin something of a sacred place. His mother, though she had longed to question him as to Ins fooling for Muriel, hnd not ventured to do so, some indefinable warning in voice or faco checking ,her if she approached too near tho forbidden subject; but she saw with satisfaction thnt whether he had conquered or forgotten his love for her, he was at least able to speak of her as an old friend might Bpcttk. Sir Duncan was at Ardenshaugh until within two days of tho expiry of Ronald's leave, but camo immediately after his return to see him,'and to give Mrs. Bennett the latest news of Muriel's happy life. He, too, observed that Ronald boro himself woll during this part of the conversation, joining in ityand even, with a hardly perceptible effort, mentioning Mrs. Leslie byname. Ho was glad tlmt it should he so—glad that this Ind, whom ho had always liked, had been aide to overcome a love that was ns incongruous ns it-was romantic; and he, too, augured well for his future, "Come up nnd seo mo to-morrow, Ronald," said he; "come to lunch—at the usual hour." "Thanks, 'Sir Duncan —I would rather not,'1 replied Ronald, quietly. "Why ? Ah, it is your Inst dny with yonr mother," replied Sir Duncan, glancing from him to Mrs. Bennett, "it ia, but that is not my reason.1' "What is it, lheu?': "A foolish one, perhaps—but I cannot feci it so. When I am a color- sergeant, Sir Duncan—that's to say, when I lmvo risen ns high ns I can rise if you choose to ask ma, T shall gladly come. At present .1. (should feel nsliam- cd of my uniform, nnt for its own sake —I don't mean thnt—but ashamed of myself for wearing it." "Well, I can understand thnt to a certain extent, though yen know I think her majesty's uniform an honorable dress." "So do I, Sir Duncan. Every soldier should think so. But I don't think I am wrong in saying that this grado of it is not what I should be proud of wearing." "No, you are right enough there. Woll, I nm sorry not to seo you again, but the feeling is natural. All I can say is, tho soonor I see the colors on your sleeve the better pleased I shall ho, and you won't be too proud to sit at my table tlien. Good-bye, my boy!" "Good-bye, Sir Duncan, and thank you," snid Ronald, "I don't think you blame my pride." "No, I don't know that I do," snid Sir Duncan, smiling: and turning to Mrs. Bennett, he promised to come and see her oftenor, as he would he at home for the present, after Ronald should have gone. "Vou will want cheering up again when you are alone." "Yes, I iihall—but less than before, Sir Duncan, for my hoy is not unhappy, and thero is no discord now at our hearth." Thus tho mother's love was prepared to tako comfort evon in sorrow and loneliness,' since the boy's eyes were brighter, and tho father's mindntrest. Whilo Ronald was st ill in Edinburgh, Captain Leslie's leave expired, and it becatno necessary for him and his bride to start for India, whero his regiment was stationed. With money at command thoy could afford to travel in comfort, and had no need to submit to the ordeal of a voyage on bonrd a troop-ship. They Bailed, therefore, by P, &0,, arranging to spend a few days at Malta on thu way. Muriel enjoyed her halt at the bright Ht.tlo town of Vnlcttn, nnd spent her time tn rambling about, and in making purchases of lace and silver. She and hor husband wero walking about the castle, whore huge circular Btoncs mark the mouth of the vault in which grain is or ought to he stored against tho contingency of a sicgo, when, looking out to sea, they observed a white-painted, bulky troop- per entering tho harbor. "By Jove, there's tho JUaphratest" said Leslie. "I must go on board, and got Hafry Hammond to come nnd dine with us. I believe there's a draft of the Second Highlanders too. Perhaps your friend Bennett may bo among them." "Oh, Frank, do you think so? Couldn't we Ht-o him 1 I should like to do ho if I can." "Privates don't go on shore, as a rulo, but perhaps it might be managed. I can't ask him to dine with Hammond, though—that would never do." "Ho can come and have afternoon tea, thon—thero would surely ho no harm in that." "I will see; I do not know that ho is there, I only thought ho might be. Do you go home, dear, ond 1 will run down to the ship," (To lie OonMntwit.) T. R. PEARSON & CD., —Importers asd Dbaleiis in— Books & Stationery, mhot tim, Pianos, Organs & Music, South Side op Coi.uarnu St., Now Westminster B. C. Tho largest and l)C3t-8cloc'oil stock of Miscellaneous Books on the Mainland of British Columbia, comprising History; Poetry. Biography, Science, Fiction, and general Literature, A full etook of the Seaside Library just received, including the Intest unmoors. School Books.. All the anthqrized books for Public nnd High Schools. Also, School Rotpiisitos iu groat variety—Slates, Pencils, Crayons Copy-Books, Drawing materials, etc. J. ft. R. HiJlEf,, fasneral Commission Agent, FRONT STREET. J. A. SIVEWRIGHT, M. D OFFICE-MACKENZIE STREET (XI'-AR DRILL SHlil)). Residence — Acmes Street. HORDOIE. DOBBOULD, Barrister, Solicitor, &c. NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. JAMES MOEBIBON, CONVEYANCER Blank Books. A very lnrge assortment, imported diroct from the manufacturers, embracing nil sizes, shapes nud qualities. Paper & Envelopes. This department is very complete, and ns the goods'have been purchased froin tlie manufacturers, on the most favorable terms, prices will compare favorably with those of any other establishment in tho Province. Foolscap Papery, Letter Papers, Note Papers, Bill Heads, Statements, Memorandum, Tissue,. Blotting, Wrapping, and other Papers. Some beautiful designs in Fancy Note Papera from London and Paris, An immense stock of Envelopes of all styles, colors nnd prices. Fancy Goods. A very lnr.-e variety of Fancy Goods n ways ou hnnd, to wliich' additions nre h. ing constantly made. Land and General Agent. —AND— AUCTIONEER ! COLUMBIA STREET, (Opp. Colonlitl Hotel) N 14 W WES T 11 1N S T 15 R JtaTSoveral good Farina for Sale and to Louse, nol 0 BROTHERS, lill Usts IMPORTERS & -DEALERS IN- GROCERIES TURNER, BEET1 & 00. MERCHANTS, WHARF STREET, . THITCUIA. .a.g-:e:n-T3 iro's, North British and Mercantile Insurance Co. for Mainland. H.C. BEETON & CO., ltd l*iiisbury Cirons, London, 1*. C. Ever*- Han lo Is Is Own Basin ess Miscellaneous. A very large nnd complete stoolc of miscellaneous articles such as are usually found in a stationery establishment. Sj-ioctftolcs, Eye-Glass tin, Playing Onrdl, Visiting Cnril«, BiialnesH Cnids, Curcf Iionvil- CJnril Cages, V-ises, (J:i*--.,.-, Ink* of oil Icln-l*-, tuntln—jilnln nud funcy, Photo Allmins. Fletuvi Autograph Albums, Toys. A'rfou.SKiioi.n Nkckssity.—Sim would not keep house without it, bo says Mis. MeArthur, of Hopoville, regarding Flag- yard's Pectoral Balsam, This medicine is pleasant to tako, and speedily cures coughs, bronchitis, nsthma, weak lungs, aud all Pectoral complaints,. St-i-iip J'mdI*.-, I'iiim-s, Writing Desk*, (fold Pons, Lntllcs'Wot-ic Daskets, Gentlemen's Dreetilng Cns Splints, Velvet Frames, -toe, -Sic. Pianos & Organs. Having mnde unusually favorable arrange ments with sonic of the hading Piano makers in Boston, New York, Bidti more, uud elsewhere, wo arc able to oiler a FIRST-CLASS PIANO at little more thnn hns heretofore been asked for a very inferior Instrument. Wo have the exclusive agency in tlii* Province for the lino Pianos manufactured by Henry I\ Miller, of Boston. A number of tliese Pianos,, imported by us, are now' in this city, and thuy arc undoubtedly the BEST PIANOS FOR THE PRICE ever brought into tills country. Wc nre nlso agents for tho ICnabe Pianos, the Stoinway, the Weber, the Decker, nnd others, any one of which we can supply on the most fiivorahlo terms. Wo hit agents in tliisproAinco for tlie Dominion Organ Co*S.urganK(ofBowmanvilleiOnt.),and W. Doll & Co's. Organs (of Guelph, Out.), nud the lending American Organs. Persons Intending to Purchase n Pinno or Organ of any kind, Canadian, American or European, will find it to their advantage to^joiiununlcato with ua. PRACTICAL CHEMfstADRUGGiST, COLUMBIA STREET (OIT. COI.ONIAI, IIOTIII.), NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. PlijslcliMis' TiCKci-iplions nml Fain. Ily Koclpos a Spcclnlly. N. 1>. — Only Genuine Drugs used. Orel- twenty vonvs'exueiicnce. ini*23 -35T-I BO RGVISIOHS. WHARF STRKET. VICTOBIA, B.C. Having established Business m the above Lines and hy ITJi-K WOQOS & TOeiEO, LAND SURVEYORS. REAL ESTATE AGENTS, Conveyancers & Accountants. RUNTS, 1IEHTS, iC, COjumEOTBD, Loans Negotiated, and a General Agency Business transacted. AQENTS e-OM THK riicnlx I'lrc [nsi-i-anco Oompniij' or Brooklyn, ami tho Kiliiitnblo Mro Assiii>nnco Society of the United States. COUrjIBIA BTItr.ET, NEW WESTMINSTER, ]). C. P. 0. Box JO. Sheet Music. Tlio largest assortment of Vocal nud Instrumental Music to he found anywhere on the Mainland. Solos, ducts' trios, quartettes, choruses, hoth Boculnr and "■acred, A line collection of the very best Piano Solos, carefully selected liy BOnieof the best pianists in the east. Sheet music sold at New York prices. Music Books. Always on hand, a good assortment of Instruction Books for Piano, Organ, Violin, etc. The new and enlarged edition of Riohardsort'a Pinno Method. Also, n collection of miscellaneous music books. hoth vocal nnd Instrumental. Music not in stock will be ordered promptly. Insurance. We nre agents for tho Nokth Brirrisir ami Mercantile Fire Insoraxok Co.j Capital, $10,000,000 ; Losses pnid, $23,. 000,000. Also, the Conki:okiutii'.\ Lips Association, offering the lowest rates on the best security of any company doing business in Canada. T, R; PEARSON & CO,, Ooliimllti nt. (lietwoHi O. O. Mujor'H nml Jft'llo. CllllJlil.e-l.ll.l]'*-'. New Westminster, B. C. ESTABLISHED EST 18S2, L P. FISHER'S IS* ZEE! *W £3 "I? J&. I?> DE* 3SS. i DVERTISING H Jr-fl -as- be iw en *sr Rooms '20 and at, Mcrclnints' !!x- cUongc, (Jaliforiilii!,;., S..E„ Cal. NX European & Eastern Markets We arc prcpnral to 1:11 eiders to the Trade iu the following Goods: TEAS, gSP 5 •* «—:*T--f17.-,"-.i::'] NEW SCHEDULE —OF— 'WAG-SI'S —FOIl— WHITE LABOR —ON THE— Canadian Pacific Railway —IN— BRITISH COLUMBIA. Overseers $125 00 per month. Rock Foremen... .S3 00 tn $4 00 # day Earth Foremen... 2 25 to 3 00 " Bridgo Foremen.. 3 00 ** Bridgo Carpenters, 1st clnss 2 50 " Bridge Carpenters, 2nd clnss 2 00 " Masons 2 50 to 3 50 " Blacksmiths, 1st clnss 3 00 '.* Blacksmiths, 2nd clnss ;.... 2 50 " Blacksmith Helpers 1 50 to 2 00 " Drillers 1 75 to 2 00 " Laborers I 50 to- 1 75 " Hewers, 1st class 3 50 " Choppers, 1st class 2 50 " Scorers, Ist clnss 2 50 " All outside labor 10 hours per day, All Cntpcntcra to furnish their own Chest Tools. All Employees to find thoinsolvos Bed, Board and Lodging. . Boarding Houses will he convenient along the Line. Board—$4 per week. It will not he compulsory for Employees to hoard in the Company's Houses. Wages will lie pnid monthly, on the 10th of each month. GOOFISH, L, AtlYHHTlSlXUFiOl-iriTrc.'l ■.Illir*u-li;,|r.'*.s|,iih|i-- 1 nt, tlii- Vswhif UK'Siimlwicli Islim-ls, I'.-lvtir-Iti, Irtoxlcilll I't'immi', Vnljwmlwi. .Inpnti, Oliliia, New il, il-i* A ultra lion CtoloniM. tln< frutoni mul Hiim-io. Hit* of uunrly ovory news. ■■nt-lklnjil mi tlio I'nclflu Ooiui nre !u*r*t mlv nn lintnl ntid nil ndrftrtinif nre il In-!' tiocoiw io tlii'i*. daring tnialiiow Umu■-. On ti-iit CotuuniAH in -.-'-it on Mont the r i,. i'. PlSItBll. N NOTICE. JOTICE IS HEREBY CIVKN, thnt application will ho mnde to the la five Assembly of British Coiumbin next BesBiohj for a Bill to amend Act granting to John Adnir, junr, oseph Hunter tho right to erect a it the outlet of the Quemelle Lake, (.mine tho bed of the South I'm-k :■ Lands"; nml for an Act oth irporatc u Company to carry out the provwiona of the said Act. nulB T OST, ON THE *trn OCTOBER J J last, off the steamer It, P. RiTHBT, between Hopo and Harrison River, n BLACK MAilE, branded with n diamond on the near shoulder, • ' The public are hereby cautioned ogaiust ptirohnairig paid animal, am) anyone found with dait3 animal in his -losBcssion without notifying me will be prosecuted according to law. nol JNO. IRV1NO. AYRSHIRE, BOLLSS mHE U"NT>l'"KSiri7-*l*]* HAS l*OB .L solo oil'reaaonablo Wnhfl tt few luilf- liral Ayrshire yenrling Bulla, sired hy tlio Thoroughbred Ayishiro Bidl 33 "Er TP 36" 33 SI I Iff , The dams being choice dairy cows. A. S. VKDDBB, jell Sumas. I'i-iKlIcs, nice, R}tbp, Cheese, Dried I'mlls, Canned Goods, Vinegar, BBkliij- Powder, Soap, Coal Oil, Cocoa, Pearl Barley, BXI3, mm, . WEAPi-IKS -APEk, PAPEH BASS, And a'l other floods in tho Grocery nnd Provision Lino, A. ONDERDONK, Oi:nekal Manager. Office of the Contractors, Canadian PAorra Railway, Vale, March 1, 1881. North British & Merc: tile Insurance Co'y- ESTABLISHED 1800. , T. E. Pearson &Co.,Ageir NEW WESTMINSTER, j Resources of the Company as, 31st ■'cceiiibcir, 1881. ' I. Subscribed Capital— Paid-up £ BOO.000 ti Uncalled 1,600,000 fj £2,000,000 Oi f" II. Fire Fund—, i Ecsorvo £844,676 llr Premium Hcserve. 319,651 7- BalancoofFroiltand Loss Account 64,367 71 £1,218,405 m III. LifoFund- Aocttmulated ■ Fund of tho Lifo Branch..£3,112,590 % Accumulated Fund of the Annuity liraueh.. 395,615 £3,508,105 li IV. Bovonuo for tho Year 1881-' j Fire Branch — Premiums and . Interest...... £1,024,460 1«J Life and Annuity Branches -Premiums and Interest 478,825 lfl jnl7 £1,503,286 111 KuaaS-*-* i rl» SPECIAL ATTEPJTIOr-J Is uallod to tho undornotod fioods, on which tho most LIBERAL INDUCK- MENTS will ho offbred to thu Trade- ns wc nro SOLID Agents for BritishColninMa G00DASG0LD BAKI1VG POWDLK The Best and Cheapest. sole Agents for Eastern Light Coa! Oil Al-ISTIC SUGAR CURED HAM Turkish Patrol Cigarettes, Doing tho Lamest Sizo and Best Tobacco. 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LIEBIG, V?\)[-rr*N ■'" iiinicrIiikes IVL'iv ' \ '''lie ri'ii.inti t 400 Uenry Street, San Franclsco,Cal COKT1NUKS TO THUAT duo- cAmmlly i>y llomoopntliy _J ovory form of Sp-Tlnl or rimnii',- m\i IlinriiKo without Moirurvnr Nun- UJ sooiih DruRM. DU. IitBBlQ'a 0C lNVIIliHIATOIl UniKH-ltlvoiiml p ni'i-inniioiit euro for 8entltinl y» VVi'iiUni't-i, \i'TVim» and I'liViionl rr i)i'i.iiit.v, iiO.1t miiiiIiikni, vimi (J) ...xlnitistlon, nnd nil llio tonllilo i UJ rranlii ofnbusotl imtiiro, oxcosa* J,fv- on I youthful follliw. Tho **••***■ Doctor will iii-ico In wi!llii(r in ' -'iit 81,000 for aciHo thnt " -i-tnl'i*-mul tails to euro. Illll* r-.ui lut -jft.-&;?n -'f tf'-tlllfllll WcillUH'flB ttlAjWy/*11--' ■-"' llll',vo rthwrwii Is owing v7 ''■ « complirntloii called I'rostiu torrhon, which renillre-- n npocliil .. . roino-ly. Dlt. MKDIO'B IN- 7Q ViaOKATOIt, Nii. 2. in aSpo- l q cilic Curo fur I'roilntorrhru. ~J I'llco of idtlior Invljii-nitor, $2 W per bottle, or 6 bottlti $10, Sont 3J to nny iiddn--ii Hccnrcly iM.*ivi*d mm) fronioliKcrvntion. tjoinlnrtlWeAk. tlC nun nntl Prostatorrhondrnln vl- <( Mllty from tho liodynml cnuno SlllltiioroitH ili-i.'!.si'H tliat Imllli* oidhiriry medicnl tri-iitmont. If nllowod to coiitliiuo.tlin nnnntu- ral Iihii iitlivtrttliu vltnl orcniiK, which cniiHi--d'.'Btriij'lii'* dlHciuc**, ConmuniiHon, Dliilicl,'.-, .lirl.-lit'n IHm-.^o, Jaun- .||eL*,liisniiilv,i'te. Kxpomoi,, .^nn-.iso, AliUno,Inherited WcnifiiCMD, Mnlinilrivlon, .'•pimil nud Oolo- liml Oomjd intM Vln-r on tlm nlnivo fatal dlmiiKBi*. Di'liilitv nml Soittlnitl Wi-iil*(ii-K« oliMlrnct the im- purliint and nocoMiiry nets ot llfn and tlieir unjoy- mcnlH. Curestliinrniiloo. DllOOlosof llioUi!iii- tii-liiliinry llit-nim, Kltluoy. Mvor nml Uladdern Rpeclnlly. Tlm munv oomplnlntfl and diKOimemjf Wflliun Hpi'i'illly onrcdi conKiillatlou nt oflico or liy lottor, freo ami cmilldontlal, KcnpmiHlhlo partlc-i i-nii nrmngo pnyiiionln lu llio mmu nmnncr iim llioy W'liilil employ thoir fnmily phyNlcian. 1-Strlctont Hccrccy imiiutnliicil, ONE DOTTLB FRBK. Hoyrulnr 8l**o llottln ofolthor Invljorator Sont Kroo to H.imv tlir wnmlcrfiil i-rc>|ii*rt!■**** of tho (IroatcHt InviKorator Known toMoiioiuEJiloutl-ita, at uio Hytii|itoni-i, ii(io, it niai'i'ied, Ao. Call or ml-lr.KS 1)11. MlHUd & 00., No. 400 (tenry Streot, coruor Miwon, fnn Kranclnoo, Onl, I'riviiU* -mtrniii'"', W, MiliOll Sln-i-t. QUAMPifili Jtfat Hnwf(Hiiii.R — DIL. I-IKIIIfl ft CO. Organized In coinpljniiri* villi Cntlforiilii Inw. Dlplomn pr-cured liy regular collogn edneiitloii. 17 yt-'Ars ft|H-rlnl prnrllce, nnd duly llcomod iiinc- corilnuco with (JaUfortili Mcdienl Law. d«2- irenl.d'. K.) Medical Insi tuto, aint Into Proprietor of tlio SI'INNBYVJLA INPJllMAHY, would most respectfully Infot liii piiileniH nnd tbo ii (Tlii'ted peiiorntly, that I -lill eohiinueti to tronl chronic and nervoui i wiHun willi iiiiparnUt li-d micwsH. '**■ iadibs and OENTwraimi COMB AND BE HEALED. Tt mat ter* not what your troubled may he, ct> nnd lot tho Doctor cxnuilno yonrcnuo. lt'*?w rout you iiotliitiK for ■•nimiiU-itfim, no plen-nj i. : ntid n.itlHfy younalves wtinthur ttia Doctor und*-jj Ktiimla your chho. It ht enn euro yon he will v! yon ho* If not, ha will toll you thnt, for hawft not undertake n cnuc utiloHr* he Ib couUdnut of -}\, fcctlTie-iicnri), I'lirtltifi nt n dlstauco winhlng treatment, w'iiiUiie ('2.'» nnd a iniiinto descrfptlon of t?tj troublM will recuivo In return n lull course'* troatm-'iit rtooumly packed so ns not to excite cl! rloslty. Dlt. SPINNEY will gunmntoo to forfeit Filv Nniiiiri'd Hollar* for cury eimn of nny kind 1 chnrnctor wliich he nndortiikcti nud fiiiln to rurt •*, V. 8.—Vor diicane-i of short standing, n v courso of medicines, Bufllcfunt for a cure, wil nil inttrnctlons, will bo sent to nny iddresi *, receipt of lio. ^ Call or Adrtrw*. ' 928-lj Dr. 8P1J-5JET 4> CO., No. 11 Keelney.Ht. ,Pim FeAnclKU,* .ti mHK ONLY BLUE IN WHICH THj I olothoa can remain for any long*- of time without specking or Bti-cakiug-. the best article in the market. ■ #1 C. D. KNIGHT, Manufacturer, j Now Westminster, . British ColuroWiV OT In caso of clothes being left out u tho rain, can put same in Blue over nigh'/ and they will not bo speoked or Btroakv ;l (au5to) i>i| MUNICIPAL NOTICE. -\TOTICl* IS HEUEBY GIVElj}' 1>| tlmt tho City Taxes for 1882 ar! now duo mill payablo at tho offloe of tb.V. CityClork. T JAMES OEft, C. M. O. Now Woat., July 25, 1882. jy2:J s NOTICE. AN IMPRESSION HAVING GONlJ* abvoad tlmt I lmvo disposed of m' ' ' ~'T*m} ■v *■ , ao, property nt Fort Hanoy, I hereby stai tlmt siiiili Is not tho ease. THOMAS HANEY, Port Hanoy, SUBSCRIBE FOR THE British (lolntnbUn, t Nowapapor on the Mainland o* isll Columbia, Ouly. £)-»'>«*• lofBri'j
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