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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS DAY. Farm for Sulo, &c T. Kidd Piano Tuning .Prof. Francis Resident Physician T. Elivyn Special :...' Hand Bios. lht fvitish Columbian. rtnlunlny Morning, March ■it. rsss. Return of Hip Voyagciirs. After nil the compliments whicli liavo been pnid to tlie Oiuirulirui voyagenrs who wont to tlie resist ance of the Gordon relief expedition, it is disappointing to iind tlmt thoy were by no means nil unmitigated blessing. The returning voyageuis nrrived at Montreal on the Oth inst., and some of tlio olticors und men ■wore tliere interviewed liy a reporter of tlie Star. Generally, the men were fairly satisfied with tlieir trip, but the story told by Oapt. Aumond was Hardly creditable lo the contingent. Tliis ollicer frankly admitted tliat the reports of insubordination were true, lie snys lhey were never satisfied; and wore always complaining, and iniido no attempt to obey orders. Whilo in Egypt they ignored everything said to them by tlie British officers, told tlicni . they were not soldiers, and were not going to be ordered about by them, and in every way showed themselves to be an undisciplined crowd. Gen. Wolseley stopped their ram for a while in Egypt, which gave them great offense. On tlio way to Cairo they wore chunk and disorderly, nnd several of them fell OS' the train and were killed. Alt o- oelhcr Capt. Aumond did not seem to be much flattered by the conduct of his men, who, although expert iu the management of boats, and capable of much endurance, were to a great extent failures in consequence of tho absence of discipline and fondness for rum. It is too bad that the reputation of the Canadian contingent has been so seriously marred by the national curse -drink. More Railway Imposition. Mr. Onderdonk, contractor for this end of the C.P.R, issues the following notice: "Tlioonly stations where goods coining by boat will bo received for transport by tho railway arc Port Hammond and Port Moody. If delivered elsewhere they will not be forwarded." Last year a similar notice was published, but we had hoped to sen nn improvement in the traffic arrangements this season. Wo have pointed out the evil results of this arrangement, and now renew our earnest protest against it. The refusal to receivo goods at any river station except Port Hammond is a very great injustice to tho settlements on the south side of the river above Langley. Produce shipped from Suinas or Chilliwhack for Yale or points above must first be carried by steamer down the river 32 miles to Port Hammond, then put on board the cars and .sent up the'river 32 miles to Chilliwhack on its way tothe point of destination. It follows that goods going from Chilliwhack to Yalo must lie carried 121 miles, whereas the two places are only 57 miles apart! It may bo asked, Why not send goods to Vale by steamer? Simply because the C. P. N. Oo. (a company heavily subsidized by the government) will not tako thein. The C.P.N.Co. has entered, upparently, into the. combination, and refuses to carry either freight or passengers to Yale, thus com pelling the whole of the interior traffic to go over the railway. It will not do for Mr. Onderdonk to excuse himself by saying that ho has no facilities for receiving freight abovo Port Hammond, and that he is not bound to put himself out for the accommodation of tho public. Mr. Onderdonk has killed off all competing lines by the power which his control of the railway gives him; ho has become a common public carrier and is liable to the laws governing common carriers; he is, moreover, a carrier of tho mails; anil we propose tliat he shall either furnish reasonable accommodation or suffer adverse criticism. We shall take good euro that the authorities at Ottawa and the public generally are made awaro of the facts. We insist that the federal government compels Mr. Ondordonk to content himself with fair charges, and provide fair accommodation, or surrender the railway in which ho finds the means of imposing monopoly and extortion upon tho people and enriching himself. The Way Oat. Speaking of the Mud Bay saloon liceiue n correspondent in Wednesday's Columbian concludes by sny- ing: "Now, Mr. Editor, what about thst lloeiuef Well, our opinion is that il our correspondent has cor rectly stated the circumstances, that license should undoubtedly be qua-had. It is freely rumored that whon Mr, MoDoogsll sold his shop to the person who afterwards applied for a license, it was made a condition of the sale that be (Mr. McDougall) was to do all he could towards getting a liquor license for the place. If this rumor bo true, Mr. McDougall had a direct interest in granting tho license, nnd could not legally sit in tho licenso court. Upon that ground, we believe, the license could lie cancelled. But there is another ground of objection to the action of tho licensing court. Wc have already pointed out the clause iu tho statutes which declares that no such license ns this shall bu granted unless by request of two-thirds of tho residents of tho settlement. According to our' correspondent there was not ovon a majority of tho residents in favor of tliis license, and the court, therefore, could not grant it legally, and the license is absolutely worthless. The mode of procedure in order to quash it is quite simple. At the last session of the .provincial legislature nn act wns passed respecting the jurisdiction and procedure of county courts. Sect. .0 of this net provides that if a liquor license has been "issued contrary to law," any person may make complaint to thnt effect before the judge of the district, whereupon the judge "shall summon the person to whom such license is issued to appear, and shnll proceed to hear nnd determine the matter of the said complaint in a summary manner, and may upon such hearing, or iu default of appearance of the person summoned, determine and adjudge that such license is and stands revoked and cancelled accordingly, and thereupon such license shall bo and' become inoperative and of nono effect." This clause of this new act seems to us to supply just tho machinery needed in the case of the Mud Day license. Hnving pointed out tho way, we earnestly hope some person will tako the necessary steps to put tho legal machinery in motion. Such un improper and illegal proceeding ns Hint taken by Mr. McDougnll and Mr, Shannon on Monday should not be permitted to pass without rebuke. They have done what they could to establish in the settlement tho most'pernicious nnd destructive concern that could have been introduced. If it be truo that Mr. McDougall had a personal interest in the granting of this license, liis conduct is nll tho more deplorable; because iu that case lie must havo been guilty of prostituting liis official position for personal gain. The laws governing the liquor traffic in this province arc imperfect enough all conscience, and it is all the more needful that they should be rigorously enforced in such instances its the one we have mentioned. If the people of Mud Buy and Surrey do not tukc stops to have this license cancelled, they must not look for public sympathy if the timo should como when they will awake to the awful fact that their sons, and tlieir brothers, and their fathers, have fallen into disgrace and death through the influence of the enemy that has beon ndmitted into their settlement. They have the remedy in their own hands. irwnsBiTiwoffluu A term" of vtini'K, uml LnutMiuproved o,rnnlmnrove,i,r„r»a|f.oASnl^o])D| milium '''ilo Island. PIANO TUNING. PilANOIS Is prepared to lill ortlere for I'iano tnrrlrraj irrrrl repair lit' tor n lew rlrr.vs. Onlcrs may Ire It'll lit • 11. PeniKoii A I'o.virurslrr slow, Columbia Street mll2H2 PI101*. i Resident Physician, Clinton AITUCATIONS FOK THE I'OHITION of it ItesMonl l'livKtclitn nt Clinton will hi-ivltIvi'iI nt tin- Provincial Sem- lui-y's Ofllce up (o Satnhluy Lite SStli ihat. Uoverjniii'iilNlliH'nd nl Ilie rate of 875. per itiimtm. T. EIAVYN, Deputy I'ri-vliiclal Secretary. Provincial Secretary's Offlco, mil Mnrcli,'IKS, in!,2.td CAREFULLY SELECTED SEEDS If ymi wnnt gOJtl, lettable Cinrileu, Fai'm or Flower Seeds, ncml to" ROBERT EVANS & 00., Seed Merchant* nnd €lwiw«nt. HAMILTON, ONT. Catalogue free on application. fe7tc GO TO THE SAN FRANCISCO li i STOKE WHEN YOU WANT TO GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH Hoots and Shoes of every description made to onler and repaired, from an infant's shoo to a man's boot fti'v-The liiKliest ctisli prlci* puld f-ii-Hiile*. I urn Importing 40 tons of Oak Hark for use at inv tannery, so that people need i»> longer Bond away for oak-tunned leather. A MUSICAL AND LITEBARY ENTERTAINMENT! —Will he given In nid of the— MECHANICS' INSTITUTE IN THE-'— DRILL SHED, Tuesday Evening, March 24(li. Doors open at 7:30; porforniaiieo aid. Admission, BO els.; Reserved Heals.'i'nl-i. extra, at T. H. Peainon & (Jo's, niliHId f. H. KELLS, Manufacturer A Importer of BOOTS a™ SHOES Ltidlt'tt'. Grills'. Mlssrs' nml Clitlilrrn's lluols, Klines uml Ciiltrrs Miuli! to Order mid Kopt oli.Hiil)(l. COLUMBIA STREET, ~ OPP. HYACK HAH NKW WESTMINSTER, ll.C. rnlitt.' IT A T T > O VEQETABLE UALi-b SICILIAN Hair Renewer. The Best Ig the Cheapest. Safety! Economy!I Certainty of Good Results!!! These qualities are of prhao Importance In tlio (election of a preparation for the hair. Do not experiment with now remedies vhlch may do hnrhi minor than good; hut profit hy tho ex- tjorlpnea of others. Buy anil uso with perfect confidence an aitlclo which everybody knows to ho good. Hall's HAin Uexeweb will not disappoint you. l'REl'AnUD UY R. I*. Hall & Co.. Nashua, N.H. Sold by all Druggi. ts, lil! CM Manufacturer & Denier in FurniturE 111'' ALL KINIW, DRY GOODS — AND— CLOTHING —IN— SEPARATE DEPARTMENTS JAMES Wlilcli will bo sold nl prices Lower llinii ever before offered In British Columbia. Ms nnd Hr.ai-.ilnB Utilises llltal onion Bliort notice nnd rrl slrcclnl rules. W. PROTHERO, ST.. CO.L_Tyiv£BX_A. (1 uh ite) The Greatest City in the World. London, England, is tho greatest city the world ever saw. It covers within tho 15 milos' rndius of Charing Cross (Strand) 700 square miles. It numbers within theso boundaries 5,- 000,000 of inlmhitunts. It comprises ovor 2,000,000 foreigners from every part of the globo. It contains more Roman Catholics than Koine itself; moro Jews than the whole of Palestine; moro Irish than Dublin; more Scotchmen than Edinburgh; moro Welshmen than Cardiff; inoro country- raised persons than the counties of Devon, Warwickshire end Durham combined. Has u birth in it every five minutes; lias a death in it evory eight minutes; has seven accidents every day in its 8,000 miles of Btreet; has on an averago 40 miles of streets opened and 15,000 new. houses built overy year. In 1883 there were added 22,110 new houses to tho vast aggregate of dwellings wliich is called the metropolis, thus forming 3(18 new strcots anil one new square, covering a distance of CO miles und 84 yards. Il is difficult to form any mental picture from these figures. Brighton, the queen of watering-places, in 1881 had 20,370 inhabited houses, so that London iu 1683 added to itself a town bigger than Brighton. It would require two Cambridge*, lt Oxfords, or 1 tilths to represent the addition mudo to Loudon in a single' year. London has 40,000 annually added (by birth) to its population; has over 1,000 ships and 10,000 sailors in its port everyday; has as ninny beer shops nnd gin palaces as would, if placed side by side,, stretch from Cnaring Cross to Portsmouth, a distance of 78 miles; has 38,000 drunkards annually brought before its magistrates; hns 70 miles of open shops every Sunday; has influence with all parts of the world represented by a yearly delivery in its postal districts of 208,009,000 of letters. Eight hundred and fifty trains pass Clapham Junction every day, and the transportation (under ground) railroad runs 1,211 trains evory day. The London omtiibiii company have ovor 700 'busses, whioh carry 50,000,000 passengers annually. It is more dangerous to walk tho streets of London than to travel by railroad ur to cross tho Atlantic from Nuw Orleans to Liverpool, Last year 130 persons wero killed nud 2,000 injured by vehicles in tho streets. There are in London 15,- 000 polico, 15,000 cabmen, 15,000 parsons connected with the postoffice, Tho cost of gas for lighting London annually is $3,000,000, London has 400 daily ami weekly newspupers. Last year thero woro nearly 000 tires. The ancient and famous city of london was first fonml.nl hy Uru to, thu Trojan, In the yenr of tho world 2632, ao that since the first building it is 3,000 years old. Tho drainage system, of London is superb, and the death rate very low. . WHITE THE CLOTHIER, Has Juat Received, . OVER 300 MEN'S SUITS A Large Quantity of Boys' and Youth's Clothing! 7 Cases of American FELT HATS Also, a full line of CENTS' FURNISHING 600DS UE NOW HAS— The Best Assortment in the nliove Line ever exhibited In New Westminster. LATEST ST-JTLES At Lowes! Possible IMcos for Cush. full Unrl) nml Mnke Vour Heleetlon. Columbia Street, Opp. Bank of B. C. Cor. Columbia ts Begbie Sts., New Westminster, B. C. 4 T7 BUY CAM. AT THE— Facific Carriage Works! OOLUMBIA STREET NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. Anrl seo our Slock ot FlrsMJlnss COVERED CARRIAGES, TOP BUGGIES, Top Phaetons, Express Wag' ons, Heavy Wagons, Dray Carts, —AmlnllkliulBor— FARMING IMPLEMENTS. ll.-imirlhit, rainILnR unil Trluiiulux Executed with NcutncHKautl Dtapatcli. WShtiuncnts nr llrst-i-ittss material ro- eelved direct from Ontario and t|itnllty Kunrnnteed, W« fcol confident our Carriages; for quality, variety and price, can- nut lie excelled In British Columbia. All orders promptly attended to. JOHNSTONE & SMITH, PMMET.M. mli7te Jii'y to inform the public that thoy Imve opened a department exclusively for Clothing wherein will lie found the FINEST ASSORTMENT Gents', Youths'and Boys' SUITS. „Ld, RICHARD STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. rpo lliu IO PERSONS WISHINC! TO BUILD, Company aro now prepared lo oRter SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS In LUMBER And Mtitcrltil of all Kinds, including Doors, Sash, Mouldings antl Finish Of. all descriptions. Tlie Compnny wish to draw apecial at* tent Ion to their stock of HOME-MADE FURNITURE Which ltie!udi's overy article of Furniture neceHsnry forn complete outfit, mnde of (lie licsl mitUirltil, liy Hnt-clntiH workmen, and which Ih offered at prices thnt will defy competition, As tho Company mb anxious to introduce th In branch of their manufactures, a special dlHcotint of io per' cent, will be -tilt-wed on nil cash purchases of Furniture Willi in the noxt 90 days. An inspection of our stock Ib solicited. mh7tc IST *ES-W iter Globe House W. RAE, HAS ALWAYS ON HAND A FULL STOCK OF DRY GOODS, NEW AND SUBSTANTIAL RIILL1 NKRY, . _ATE8T AND EABHIONABE CLOTHING (food FltthiK and Stylish for Men and Boys, At GLOBE HOUSE, GR»4EHUS ANI> PROVUIONfl, Hest quality and Low Price, Also, a large atock of Crockery, <U1«m> ware, Etc. MTAll goods sold Qt priced to enable all classes to purchaso from iin, Vf. WAR, mil. Columbia Btreet, I EXPRESS RATES. TTNTU. FURTHER NOTICE, the rnlcti of express freight on packages and ;ls, safely and properly put up m * not containing any extra valuable „ _. .„. . __ pat parcels, safely and properly put up and not containing any extra vn'"~' ~ dangerous compouuds.will be: Between Victoria ami New Westminster. Packages under 10 lbs. ....25 cts. euch Packages over 0 and under 25...50 cts. each Packages over 2. and under 60..75 cts. each Packages over 60 at 1 cent per lb From New Westminster to Yale. Less thnn 3 lbs 2fi cts. each From 8 lbs. to lOlbs nt cts. euch Froml01bs.to2i>ll]s 7*cts. euch From 25lbs. to 50 lbs 81 0U euch From 50 lbs. to75 lbs JI 50each From 75 lbs. to 100 IbB. or ovor..2cts. per lb To Mpeuce's Bridge nnd Points between Yale and Spruce's Bridge. Less than 2 lbs 25 cts, cueh From 2 lbs, to 5 lbs 50 cts. each From 5 lbs. to 10 lbs $1 oo ouch From 10 lbs, toa1) lbs.... 10cts. per Ib From 25 lbs, to 75 lbs 8 cts. per Ih Over 75 lbs , tl cts. per lb To Nicola, Savona, Kamloops, Cache Creek and Clinton, 20 els. por lb, To Bnrkcrvlllo nnd nll points between Murker villa and Clinton ..25 cts. perlb. On C, O. D, and vnlunble packages one percent, on value inaddition to ordinary rates. MONEY RATES Between Vlclorln nnd New Wi-slminster, 40 CTS. I'KR $100. Remittances insured ugainst all risk nt "Lloyd's." FRANK H. It ARM II l», Manager It, C. Ex press Co C. O. MAJOR, Columbia St.. nuatc Agent New Westminster. F. EICKHOFF, -DEALBB 1N- A SPLENDID STOOK OF GENTS' THE LAMEST STOCK ON THE MAINLAND OF IRON, STEEL, CHAIN, HORSE AND OX-SHOES, Axles, Springs and (iirrliigc HnnlwniT, CUMBERLAND COAL, ETC. AM, OF TIIK ABOVE 1 OFFER AT lowest rrriHli prices. Having crrlnrKOrl Uio business anil proaurod tire latest Im- nrovr'il tools In rise, 1 am now prepnm1 lo ilo lill klnils ot ulii_lEH,i>UI,l,,R on Bliort notliri.'. I also Itetm In stuck tire following nrlli-li's: Harrow,, lioriruiilHtirr!lH.rr.w Ti'flli, Harrow lllngrs, Double nncl Bin- Klir Tree Irons, nevirn and Mi_{ljle», ox.yake Maples rrirrl ■Ings.Mall Kin., nml Wrllajrr.. Frows, ,!anl Hooks, !"— and < hnln Hooks, liar Hooks, ele. Wagon, Carriage anil llnggy Making a siieclally. Turtles desiring lo purchaso will do well loRlvoinoacoll licforo going elsewhere. SOtSS HIJIK, Foreman. ,inhto w. H. UiWI», rwpriel.r. To Xjet, NOW OUCU- hi 01 fl H 01 hi 01 p 01 rW i i 1 Q H H E* H 0 m ► X ss e itt fi fi 9 s m\ < mt CONSISTING OF Gents' Lambs' Wool, Merino and Cotton UNDERCLOTHING IN ALL COLORS. "Wliite nntl Colored Dress Slilrls, Ties, Hollars and Culls In nil lhe Latest Styles. A line line of Men's Merino, Cotton and Wool HOSIERY. Kid, Dogskin, Wool and other GLOVES. A large stock of IUIIIBELIAS. HATS AND GAPS In Every Style nnd Color. a good supply of Men's Overalls, Cotton nnd Woolen SMrtS constantly on hnnd. Valises and Carpet Bags. IN OUI M fUNIT We have a large and woll assorted stock of DRESS GOODS In Merino nnd Cashmere in nll colors. Checked, Plnin nnd Fancy Dress Stuff of every description. Silks, Satins, Brocades, Velvets and Velveteens, In nil Shades, A gootl stook of White, Scarlet, Grey, Onrdinnl,.Blue nnd Pink FLANNELS Neckwear in endloss variety. Laces, Ulbbuns, 4c. Ladies' Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas Ladies', Misses' nnd Children's BOS'X EEY A fine Assortment. Ladies', Misses nnd Children's Jackets and Ulsters Berlin, Zephyr, Knickor Bockcr, Crewel und Scotch Fingering WOOlS in all shades. A superb stock of-—; Sheetings, Calicos, Cretonnes, Damask, Linens, Hollands, Crash, quilts, Toilet Coven, Lace Curtains, 4c. JAMES WISE OFFERS FOR SALE A LARGE ANI) WELL SELECTED STOCK OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE I Men's Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Gum Boots, limn Coats, 011-skln Clothing, ftc A splendid Assormontof Velveteens, Cashmeres, Plaids, flannels, Sheetings, Shirtings, anil Table Damasks.' I.rrrllcs' rrlril Misses1 Winter Cloaks, Jackets, and Millinery. A lino Assortment of lailliis' _ Children's Underclothing. LACES, EMBROIDERIES, CORSETS, HUOF SKIRTS, HUSTLES, Ac. Groceries, Provisions, Hay, Grain, Feed, Ac, Ac. ivD" Prlees lo suit lhe limes. JAMES WI8E, milII. Front St., Now Wciitmluster. Importer and Dealer In Family Groceries! —AND PROVISIONS. Imported in quantity, First-Class in quality, Sold at Bottom Price The best Place in the Oity to buy your Groceries. D. McPHADEN, Deane's Brick Blook, NEW WESTMINSTER, II. C. mil. General Merchandise! FRONT STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER. A large stock always on hand, and prices to suit the times. Dry Goods & Gnceries I IMFOBTANT AUCTION SALE —OF VALUABLE GRADED STOCK E. S. SCOULLAR & CO., Urnlrr* In Parlor anil ConklHS -Manufacturers of— WE CONFINE OURSELVES EXCLU- lively to Stoves nnd Tlnwure.und by buying In tho KnKtf.ii markota for eaah.we nro enabled lo keep tho lnrjoiit and best BHBortod stock In BritUih Columbia. Ih* tending imrchnHcrs will do well to give us ti call. All orders from the country by mail promptly filled. A liberal discount to tho trade. Writo for price lists. E.S. SCOULLAR ft CO., ml. II.'] < olun.liln 81., New W„l., ■. C. NOTICE. Canadian Pacific Railway! pHE UNDERSIGNED HAS BEEN Instructed liy Mi'ssrs. Innes BitiB,. of Tuesday, March 24th, 1885, Alurgc tlHtof Slock, Farm Implements, At1., now cm the premise---. Public attention Is culled to the fact that the whole of this Stock is graded*, nnd tho list embraces some as flue ttnliiiats as can bo found lu tho province. This snlo will nfl'ord it most fortunate opportunity to farmers nud stock raisers who wish to lucrensoor Improve their herds. 20 two and three yeni-ohl Steers, 20 yetiMdd Steers and Hoifors. A numbor of Brood Mares und Horses. Also* a variety of FurmhiR Implement. ■srSnlc to commence at I'i noon, sharp. TERMS:—Approved joint notes for 6 months will lie accepted, bcarlm? interest nt 8 per eent. per uiimuu. T. T. T_R_A-E>__P, tnltftd Auctioneer. D.S.WRTIB. S.CIiAKKK,M.D. MEDICAL HALL R.T.WILLIAMS, OOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, " * urer, Mounted Bl and Blank Book Manufacturer, Maps and Drawing Paper ". Files of Magazines, Illustrated Papers, eto., neatly and cheaply Bound. milE I.AUOM HTORI' NOW ulA.ru- »."., »—■. rv ~ UMtRTKE ABLE MANMEMENT OF ""buCLso ***?-i-.xexe. JAMES ELLARD ft CO., London House, New West. THE WHOLE OF MY BTOCK OF DRY GOODS CLOTHING, Men's Furnishing Qoods, F.TC, ETC., ETC., Will l» Sold Jkt OOST Ah I Intend to ko out of lln si nous. TERMINUS I •CCAU. ADD IEE TM MIMIM OfFEM!; CUSTAV LEISER, Columns St., On. Coloilal Hotel. mti,mn LOTS FOB SALE! AT FllOM $50 UPWARDS, In tbe vicinity of the above. Tonus one- half cash* one-half InO months, without lutereit. Applyto Henry V. Edmonds, LAND AGENT, Colnmbia Street, Niw Weitminiter, B, 0. 4mhlm D.S. CURTIS & CO. WHOLESALE _ HF.TAII, Druggists iimrENsiNa * family CHEMISTS New Westminster, B.C. OPEN SUNDAYS 10 TO 12 A.M.; 2 TO 4 P.M. NEXT 000R TO THE' COLONIAL HOTEL. (JiryJJNte) F. tt. COULTER. T. J. ARMSTMM. }4 Druggists Apothecaries 1IKALE1W IN Pure Drugs Ss Chemicals PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, ETC. PHYSICIANS' l-RESl-KIPTIONS A SPECIALTY. CompomulMl ill houn ot the Day _ Night .Opposite Bank ot E Now Weitminiter. PHARMACY 0., Columbia St. Night Calls-Room SO, Colonial Hoto (jnyilte) PARTNERSHIP WANTED BY A HTKAIIY YOUNO MAN, IIM- llnbln mul nollvo. Willi moderato iriMillril. Itofori'iiocs oJMhnnietl. Adilresi "liiisinrss," Tliis onto. JnyHml Ihe $ritislt (Jotombimt. Matnrday Mornlus. March tl, ItHtt. C. K. C. Brown, Dentist, Mary Bteet. Hon. Jno. Robson returned to Victoria on Thursday morning. Prof, Francis is prepared for piano tuning and repairing. Seo ud v. The Chinamen aro catching. large numbers of fish at tlio wharves. The British war vessel Sattelite left Port Moody at nuon on Thursday. Foi* good value in Furniture, go to the Dominion Sawmill Co. fc7tc Good Friday coines on the 3rd of April this yoar, which is unusually early. Tlio tolephone ottjee at Port Moody has been removed to Mr. Coon's drug store. We are glad to learn that the scarlet fever epidemic seems to be about ended. The Chinese coiuinisaioii is said to have cost 825,000. It wuuld bo doar at 25 cts. Tho str. PrinceBs Louise did not reach this oity until 4:30 yesterday afternoon. Turkey is said to be seeking an alliance with England against Russian aggression. Persia will remain neutral in any complications arising between England and Russia. Salinoa are coming up the river now in sufficient quantities to supply the . local market. The Queen has recently invosted a million pounds sterling in ground rents in London. As a result of tho recent fino weather, the roads everywhere aro coming into fino condition. The chaingang has been at work for some time stumping and beautifying the school "rounds. Port Moody lots ou Murray and .John sts. (Murray addition) for $250. Apply to Rami Bros. * WeaHier contiuwis uninterruptedly charming, and vegetation everywhere is rapidly progressing. Remember tho concert in aid of the Mechanics' Institute next Tuesday night in the Drill Shed. The str. Idaho arrivod from Tacoma at 6:30 Thursday night with 0 passengers and 35 tons of freight. Applications for the position of resident physician at Clinton are invited by the government. See adv. It ib reported that. Hon. Mr. Cnron, Canadian minister of militia, will visit thia province during tho summer. . At Matsqui last Tuesday the ther- . mometer registered 73 in the shade. On tho same day it was 63 at this city. The committee appointed by the legislature to sit on tho False Creek road wont out to examine it on Thursday. The steam shovel which lias been operating fur somo time noar Port Moody left Thursday morning fur Hope. Mr. Mjwut went un to Harrison .rivor on Thursday morning to liberate some moro young salmon from the hatchery. The str. Teaser wns detained by fog on her lost trip down, and did not reach this port yesterday. She is -expeoted to-day. We are glad to loam thut Mr. O. E. Ourbould, who has beon confined to bod for somo time by a serious illness, is now rapidly improving. Teams will be at the La-igley Landing on Tuesday morning, the 24th inst., for persons wishing to attend tho stock sate at the Ontario Farm. mhUtS Yestorday morning Mr. Charles Lougheed, who wus painting on a new house boing erocted for Mr. Hendry on Begbio st., fell and broko the small bono of his leg. We regret to learn that Mr. W. J, Jeffreo, oue of Victoria's most respected and successful business mon, died suddenly on Thursday morning after a very brief illness. It is reported that the captain of tho steamship Euphrates, now discharging steel rails at Port. Moody, has forbidden the removal of any more rails until the freight has been paid. Mr. Thos. Cunningham shows an egg measuring 6| x 7J inches in circumference. It was laid by n Lang Shan pullet only 8 months old nuw in Mr. Cunningham's possession. It is said that McNameo, contractor for the dry-dock, has entered an action against the provinoial government for •995,000. Mao. might as well havo made it the even one hundred thousand. The Colonist publishes a dispatch from Ottawa which says: "Cnpt. Pal- lissior, who is here, says that Esquimalt and Victoria'will be strongly fortified and made as nearly as possible impregnable." Mr. J. L. Browne, the artist, has just oompleted a very fino photograph of the fish hatchery and its surroundings." The scenery, whioh is vory wild, shows to great advantage, and the picture is well taken. Early Thursday morning Mr. J. C. Hughes, who has lately lost his moustache, was soon heading towards the mountains with a rifle and a belt bristling with cartridges. Look out for an item on Wednesday. fho Ohinese exclusion act now iu force in this province provides that any Chinaman entering tho provinco (unless formerly a resident) shall pay 950, arid any person assisting a Chinaman to enter shall pay 9200* Great activity seems to be prevailing still in British military circles, ■nd recruiting is going on rapidly. Whether Russia goes to war or not, Great Britain evidently intends to be fully prepared for the worst. The sale of stock, etc., on the Ontario Farm, Langley Prairie, takes place next Tuesday, beginning at noon. The str. Reliance leaves this city for Langley nt 7 a.m., and teams will be ready at the landing to convey persons to tho farm. Building operations still go on in this eity, and there are signs of improvements everywhere. Whatever hopes aud disappointments may be connected with Port Moody and Coal Harbor, New Westminster is undoubtedly growing. Tho Ontario government has submitted a sehome for the adjustment of oonstituencoB on a more perfect basis of population, and also for the extension of the franchise. Tho new franchise is very liberal, and almost equal to manhood suffrage. Ayer's Hair Vigor stimulates tho [air cells to healthy action, and promotes a vigorous growth. It contains all that can In supplied to made the natural hair beautiful and abundant; keeps the Bcalp free from dandruiT, prevents the hair from becoming dry ami harsh, and makes It flexible and glossy, For cheap Bedroom Suites, go Dominion Sawmill Co. fe7to We understand that the New Westminster & Port Moody Telephone Co. has obtained permission to erect poles along tho Falso Creek road from this city to Granville. It is understood that this telephone lino will be constructed without delay. ■-■ A largo extra edition of The Cowm- uian is still being issued, and will be continued to tho und of the month. These extra papers are sent broadcast throughout'the country. Already this month nearly 8,000 copiep of Tub Columbian have been issued. It is oxpected that the governor- general and Sir John Macdonald will como over to this province on the completion of the C. P. R. A great many distinguished persons may bo looked for on that occasion, but there will nol; be many more distinguished than theso two. ' It is somewhat reniarkable_ that every ono uf our supremo court judges who has given an opinion on the Clii- noBu question is in favor of tlie .celt's- tials, whilo every oue uf our represen*. tutives, with porhaps the exception of uno or two interested ones, is distinctly opposed to Chineso immigration. The Guardian now flings Mr. Ferris at the govornmont as.a sample of tlio kind of magistrates it has appointed. It happens that Mr. Fernf/was appointed a magistrate long bjHtffe tho present government drew breath, and his appointment WiflPirtade, we believe, by the Guardian's owu 7 politienl friends! '•_____ Spring Goods.—Now opening -at'J." Ellard k Co.'s, the first instalment of Spring Ooods. Call and examine. mhl4 , m- ■- River Mail.—It is undetstoo^ that a mail will be carried regularly from this city to Chiiliwhnck by Btoamor- during tho summer. We have not learned on what days the steamer will leave. Opposition.—Wo understand that tho Btr. Adelaido will probably be put on ■ the route between this city and Yale, running in connection with the steamers of the People's Line from Victoria. It isexpected tho Adelaide will leavo on her first trip this afternoon. ,_* ■ Bkitihii Emiuration.—According to British trade statistics tho following wero the nationalities of the 31,163 emigrants who left (he British shores fur British North America: Of English birth there were 23,484, as compared with 27,995 in. 1883; of Scotch 3,1CG, ns compared with 3,871 in 1883; nnd of Irish, 4,513, ns compared with 12,319 in 1883; the whole showing a fulling off in emigration to thu extent of 13,022. . .. ;• The Reason Why.—Last Saturday Hon. Mr. Smitho received the following telegram from Van Homo in reply to nn enquiry'as to tho cause of the disbanding of the survey party at Coal Harbor: "Engineers under Rogers withdrawn because they had finished thoir work, which was simply location of linu. ltmnaining onginuering work will be completed by uther engineers ■nfter plans are received nud locution of structures decided upon." _»_—■. . j Nanaimo Railway.—The J.V« Pfek says it is reportod thnt Mr. C. W. Busk, tho contractor for the Nanaimo section of the Island Railway, ,has thrown up his contract, Sliding it Impossible to complete the work for the contract price. On Monday ovening a. largo number of tho workmen oanio into the cjty with very anxious faces, na i.n iieurly every instance a month's wages is due to the men. It is stated that Mr. Busk has sunk $27,000 in tho contract. . A telegram from Mr. Dunsmuir states that the wages of all tho workmen will be paid, and work will be resumed in a few days, when engineers finish the measurements nuw boing made. Port Moody.—A correspondent at Port Moody yeBterday sent the following: There is great activity in railway, work. On the ovening of Thursday last thero hnd arrived, from Victoria and from up-country, over a hundred white railway laborers, over and above, what wero already on tho grounds about the terminus. Last evening there was an arrival of about fifty more. These are all to work upon the traok and yard immediately about Port Moody; and a largo additional number are expected forthwith. Three gangs of Ohinese laborers are at work-in tno immediate vicinity.of the wharf; and another gang wns expected to arrive from up-country last night, — ■_» A Bad Lot,--During tho past fow days the police court has been wrestling with threo Italians charged wiih supplying liquor to Indians and other unlawful practices. One of them waB fined 9200, and the other two were dismissed. These cases brought to light some facts which call for vigorous aotion on the part of tbo authorities.. It seems thut thero are quite a number of Italians, Spaniards, half- breeds, and others who have beep for sume time operating in the swamp, furnishing whiskey to the Indians aud debauching tho klootchmon of that region. The reputation uf the swamp has always been unsavory, but these scoundrels should be -followed liy ovory kind of legal prosecution until thoy are taught to respect tho authority of law if they th uot respect Uiein- sulvos. It is for suoh persons}}that the severest penalties ue' intended. These men live ostensibly by Jkning, but they do a great doal more than fish. They aro unquestionably n bad lut. —. .__»- Postal Service.—From the Postmaster General's report, dated 80th Juue, 1884, wo gather the following:— There was a very considerable increase of revenue during the year, but the expenditure was still largely in excess of the receipts—tho deficit for the year is reported as beingubout 8(100,000. In British Columbia tho figures were— rovenue, 83,500.15; oxpeuditurtj^^ _6odT-]bWM U"o"5d'NiWSTI—tfames Ellard k Co. have just opened ui connection with .their business a Millinery Department under the able management of a competent milljuer. The Fortress at PENDJEH.—The Afghan fortress of Pendjch, which has boen brought into suoh unexpected prominence by the Anglo-Russian complications in Central Asia, is situated on a broad plateau about eleven miles south of tho northern boundary of Afghanistan. The place forms a kind of outwork to the local market town of Mavrutchak or Mervrood, which lies about eighteen miles south of it, higher up the Murghab. This river, flowing northwestward from theGhoor Mountains to the' oasis of Merv (180 miles north of Herat) is the moat direct approach to tho latter place from the side of Russian Turkestan, aud hence tho importance of Pendjeh, which completely commands this approach from, its approach on the left bank of tho stream. Like most Central Asian fortresses, both tho stronghold itself and the guns which arm it "ahow manifest tokens of neglect, but jt is still capable, if well garrisoned, of offering a stout resistance to any assailant unprovided with siege artillery. _ Woman Suffrage.—Tho Montreal •S'/«i" uf a late dato has the following: "The Britisli Columbia Legislature has thrown out on its second reading a bill .to grant women the franchise. The arguments against it wero neither new .or eloquent, and tho supporters uf the bill had that fact to console themselves .with. Women wero hot 'meant for politics, was the staple objection, nnd tho upholders of masculine voting monopoly would not see that female suffrage might nut he tho same in British Columbia as iu England or Tim- buotoo. For objections valid in a populous and highly civilized community do- not hold good in a sparsely settled and rather rough provinco, whilo it must also be confessed that in the most advanced uf Anglo-Saxon communities the sentiment is going in favor of women voting. The question is one which each self-governing state may best decide for itself, but looking al British Columbia, there is some reason to suppose such au innovation would bo attended with advantage. Tho whites there are in a large minority; the voters* cannot bo expected to belong to a settled or domesticated class tu a country where miners aud lumbermen abound, and tho addition of tho votes of the wives and mothers of the province, interested, as they would be, in every projoct uf material and moral reform, would surely give an impetus tu good legislation. It miglit be a mistake to insist that every woman should vote, but it falls littlo short of n crime to give them no voice in affairs of the greatest moment to their life and happiness." In what sense does the Star regard this as n rough province? If it is in asocial sense, our contemporary had better beware. When the blood is loaded with impurities, and moves sluggishly in the veins, an alterative is needed, as this condition of the vital fluid cannot last long without serious results. There is nothing better than Ayer's Sarsaparilla to purify the blood, and impart energy to the system. ^^^^^^^^^^^^ €. r- It. Work. Tn moving for papers connected with C. P. R. work in British Columbia, Mr. Blake said iu the house of commons: "I have been informed that at tho point which I mentioned, Maple Ridgo (which is Maple in tho motion), which is n short distance abovo Hammond, a serious error has been committed with reference to the location of tho line on the bank of the Fraser; that at that point there are lofty clay banks on a quicksand bottom; that a few years ago a land slide occurred at that very point, in whioh thirty or forty acres slid into the Fraser, changing its course; that on the opposite side of the river a farmer who was working in the field was caught hy the water, hurled against a tree and killed. Slides aro still occuring at this point, and in the neighborhood where the curvatures are short and sharp, and it has been found necessary to keep Chinamen employed to avoid accidents and loss of life. The statement is given to me with reference to that locality, and it is the justification which I have for asking tho house to adopt this motion. Then I have received statements ns to the condition of the work on tho government sections of the Canadian Pacitio Railway in British Columbia, and as to the extent of work remaining to be done for the completion of the contract, which is now, according to the date, very soon due, and whieh seems to call for at tention. The statement made is that the works are in a condition whioh render It impossible tbat they can bo .so oompleted as to satisfy the spirit ur exigency of the contract with tho Canadian Paoifio Railway Company. What I am anxious to avoid is that the work should - bo taken off tho hands of the contractor in such a cun dition that it will bo accepted by tho Canadian Pacitio Railway Company without any reclamations upon the government of tho country fur further expenditure tu put it in proper condition. I think it pdrtant that we should understand that such communication is being had between tho government and the coin puny with reforenoe to this work that the condition whioh the government accepts as satisfactory is going to bo accepted as satisfactory by tlio government nn well, bo that when tho government take's the work off tho contractor's hands the railway company shall tako it Off the hands of the government, without making such -Umiaiuls as nro being made iu another section, and much greater demands will bo made unless proper care is used. It Ib said that a very great amount of reduction has taken placo in tho staff of govern ment engineers on that section, duo, as I understand, to the fact that thu work is so nearly complete that thoro 170.45. Tlio nuu.ber'uf poBtufifcSIU!» "".^ fnr Ul«"> ,u do- , n,}\ ".tt operation in this province was 83, off!e7 J«dicn.UBL and proper step, if^ tho which 18 were money order offices, The number of orders issued wns 17,- 841, aggregating 0004,300.00; and the total valuo of orders paid wus 8304,- 004,32. Tho comparative largeness tif tho money order business in this provinco may bu judged from tho fact that, with 18 offices, its issues were to those in Quebec, which has 131 money order offices, as 2 to 3 in valuo. The mini ber of miles uf mail route 111 the province was 2,340, and tho mail matter posted was (approximated): Lott era, 900,000; post cards, 46,000; registered letters, 40,000; newspapers (exclusive of those from publication offices), 00,- 000; books and circulars, 70,000; pnr- ccls, 9,000. Payment.4 for mail contracts within the province, nearly $51,000. ffiommnnicniionB. The Fire Engine. Editor Colombian.—The fire committee reported in favor of placing the steam fire engine on Agnes street and the report was adopted by tbe council at the last meeting. Some of the citizens object to this, but the weight of argument seems to be greatly with the report. -One prominent citizen says the strongest reason against it is tbat in taking tne engine down hill it might run away and into the river. It seems to me that if no stronger reason pun be given there should be no opposition. The experience of the last nre shows that a very large number of men nnd a great deal of time are required to take the steamer uphill, while a few could take it down iu a short time. From Agnes st. the steam engine could command, practically, the whole town. The rate- fiayera and property-owners above Co- umbia Bt. aro entitled to as much consideration as those on it and below it. The possession of a steam fire engine ought to give lower insurance rates, even If ttie engine should be placed on Ague? st. Security must be greater. Hilltop. Mr. H. MuCaw, Custom House, Toronto, writes: "My wife was troubled with Dyspepsia aud Khsuniatism tor a long time; she tried many different medicines, but did not get any relief until she used Northrop A Lyman's Vegetable Discovery and Dyspeptic Cure. She has taken two bottles of it, and now finds herself in better health than she lias been for years." - Those Settlers, Editor Columbian.—Mr, .loss, in reply to my letter, explained his erroneous report merely by personalities, altogether foreign to the subject. The readers of your widely circulated paper are too intelligent to be satisfied with such an explanation. Mr. Robs, it is evident, is unable to prove the statement in my letter to bo wrong. If, however, the report is accepted without investigation, so much the worse for the government. I 'would be happy if the matter was investigated. It is not the writer whom, by tho way, Mr, Ross is pleased to call a lunatic, who is the only one interested in the subject. There are others interested who are not lunatics. Would Mr. Rosb be good enough to tell us where, when and by whom the Bottlers on the 48th quarter section in township 9 were located? The curiosity of your readers in township 9 will-he gratified if tliis information is given. • Henry Dawson. Maple Ridgo, March 18,1885. P. S.—I will again reiterate what I formerly stated, and wilt state further that a single settler is now living in township 42. H. D. Tub Sort of Blood from whieh the constituents of vigorous bone, brain and muscle are derived is not manufactured by a stomach which is bilious or weak. Uninterrupted, thorough digestion may be insured, the secretive activity of the liver restored, and the system efficiently nourished by the aid of Northrop k Lyman's Vegetable Discovery and Dyspeptic Cure. It is the greatest blood purifier ever introduced into Canada. facts aru sn; but it is, as I have bnid, extremely important that there should be Bitch an efficient oversight uf tho work in those final stages that there will' bo no difficulty on the part uf the country with reference tu the acceptance by the railway company uf tho work when completed. Tliese are iho subjects which aro exposed in this notice." — ♦ M. A. St. Mam, St, llouifaco, Manitoba, writes: Dr. Thomus' Kelcotriu Oil Is a publia henctlt. It hns done wonders here, and has cure'l myself of a lutl cold iu ouo day. Can be relied upon tu remove {lain, heal sores of various kinds, and benefit any intlamed portion of the hotly to whieh it ia applied. __.~^.-_* Several houses for sale by C, D. RAND. The Knglish Church. Editor Columbian. — Knowing that your paper is largely circulated amongst members of the English Church, aud seeing, by lost few issues, your desire to impart information of church interest to them and others, I send you a clippuig which will help to show that th* church, using all means at her disposal, is accomplishing that which your quotation from the Evangelical Churchman says she ought to accomplish. Yours, ACuurchman. New Westminster, Mar. 20th, 1885. accessions to the church. The Living Church prints the following from a correspondent: "Since the beginning of Advent, 1883,1 have kept a list of the accessions to the church, tl minis tors from other bodies. After a year, the following is the result:- Dutch Reformed, 1; Roman Catholic, 3; Baptist, 5; Methodist, 0; Southern Methodist, 3; Congregationalist, 2. Reformed Episcopal, 2; (one returned to the fold he left, the other entered the Canadian Church); African Methodist Episcopal Ziou, 1; British Wesleyan, 1; Christian, 1; Presbyterian, 1; total, 28. Tbis record is for America. It is not improbable that I have missed several." Tha same journal adds anothsr name—that of Mr. M. K. Sehmerhom, one of tlw brightest ministers of the Unitarian body, who built tho Channing Memorial Church tn Newport, „„.^i -,.. . Jas. Shannon, Lcsskdale, writes: For many years my wife was troubled with chilblains, and could get uo relief until about two years as*; she waa then not able to walk, and the pain was then so excruciating that ahe could not sleep at night. Your agent was then ou his regular trip, and Bhe asked him if he eould cure her. He told her Dr., Thomas' Eclectrie Oil was a sure cure, bhe tried- it, and judge of her astonishment when in a few days the pain was all allayed and the foot restored to its natural condition, lt is also the btst remedy for bums and bruises I ever used. *tune..flfjL.hini.. that way much quicker than you can liy publishing his correspondence. In conclusion, I will stato for the benefit of the public and your correspondent that at ordinary high water a vessel drawing ten feet of water can come up to .the bridge on the Nicomekl fiver at crossing of Semiahmoo road, and that there are different places where a vessel of that draft can lay with perfect safety at any stage of the tide., The only difficulty at present is tbe want of buoys so as to enable strange vessels to make the harbor. Vessels drawing five feet of water can ascend the Nicomekl for some seven miles with ease and safety, and vessels of that draft ought, to be sufficiently good sea boats to navigate the gulf of Georgia. W. C. McDougall. ■ Mud Bay, B. C, March 17,1S80. Helena, M. T,, Mar. 19.—To-morrow 'tlio Independent will contain a full account of tho new gold find. Wo extract tho following: "The discovery wub made on tho old Blackfoot road, about 4 miles from Helena. Six mines are in the course of development, aud stakes ure being set for 5 miles round. The ure hus proven so rich that it is taken from the mines iu sacks and shipped without being put through any process. The country is alive with people. Within the last few days some very promising claims have been located within the city limits of Helena. A Mental Illusion. Editor Columbian. — I was highly amused on looking over the last issue of the Columbian to see in a communication from Semiahmoo Bay the statement that that point would eventually become the shipping port for the settlements of Langley, Clover Valley and Mud llay. The writer of that communication may be able sometimes to predict future events with considerable certainty, but he took dsspeate chances and must have considerable faith lu luck to help him through, when he gave utterance or form to this most extraordinary prediction. But this Is not all; not content with launching sueh a risky and speculative prophesy, he supplements it by an attack on the Nicomekl river and Mud Bay, and with the most complacent feelings, doubt lent induced by his supreme confidence in his own talents for writing general er descriptive geography, he proceeds most soberly to mi distort on paper the natural features of those localities* thut dame nature herself, were she to review this description, would not recognize tlm pretty bay and lovely river wliich is admired by everyone, except, perhaps, your correspondent, Now, being charitably inclined, ,1 feel that I must put your correspondent on his guard, for I feel sure he didn't know auy oetter or he woultl not have liven guilty of publlshiug such fables, even if he liad personal interests or the furtherance of great schemes iu view. One bad man; 1 think he camo from taugley, said he (your correspondent) must be a lunatic; but the majority of the good people around her* think lie was only excited, and that he will s'oon lie all right again, as tlie eclipse of the sun is uow past; but of course no one can tell. Now, would any oue venture any sort of positive statement in relation to him or his condition. Now, Mr, Editor, 1 think you can make money (it you want any) out of this prodigy. Just catch him (if you can), put a notice in your paper to the olTcot that you havo him on exhibition, and perhaps you will make a for- MWS FROM AU PARTS OF THE WOftLI. New Yokk, Marcli 14.—Statistics of immigration at Castle Garden show a falling off of more tban 35 per cent, from January lst, compared with the Bsme period last year. The decline Ib especially marked in German immigration. The steamship Servia brought here Wednesday 264 immigrants, one year ago at the same date she brought 4,010. There is a alight increase in English immigration. Immigration is lighter now than it has been before at the same date since Castle Garden waa used as a landing depot. Hartford, Conn., March 14,—The house passed to-day by a vote of 04 to 63 a bill conferring upon women twenty* one years of age the privilege of citizens of the United States of voting iu sll school district meetings, and making .hem eligible to any office in the district. No property qualification is required. The passage of tho bill was more than the woman suffragists expected. It will hardly go through the senate in any form, though there is a growing sentiment in the state in favor of allowing taxpaying women and mothers of cchool children to vote on school matters. Ottawa, March 18.—A caucus of conservative members is called for to-morrow to consider the proposal of the Canadian Pacific Railway. It is understood the proposals are in effect that the company issue bonds to the amount of &i0,000,000, shareholders to take half ami the government the other half. The government to release the mortgage of fast session, and in lieu accept $15,000,- 000 first preference bonds as above mentioned, and take second mortgage on the' road for the remaining (15,000,000. Suakim, Mar. 19.—The whole force started at 7 this morning in the direction of Hasheen. Each man had a day's rations and 100 rounds of ammunition. The troops at 10 o'clock were 3 miles from the city. Gen. Graham Inspected alt tho troops this morning except tho Shropshire, Berkshire and Surrey regiments. Five hundred of the enemy were seen on the hills near Hasheen. The cavalry, mounted infantry and Indian infantry were sent to reconnoitre, while the guards acted as a reserve. The enemy retreated before the British advance. The head of the British column is now close to Hasheen. The mounted infantry and scouts, supported by ths main body of troops marching 600 yards behind, advanced to the base of the hills near Hasheen. 'Th* scouts reaching ths summit of the hills discovered Arabs massed in the valleys. The Arabs at once retired to shelter, but 80 remaining in night. When the advance men reached tlie ridge of the hills the Hadendowah tribe rushed from ambush and made an attack. During this Capt. Birch was speared through the shoulder. The Arabs got within 10 yards of the British line before the latter opened a regular fire, which tho enemy promptly replied to. Three infantrymen were wounded aad seyeml rebels kilUd., Lieut. O'Connor, whose horse wu shot from under him, killed 4 rebels with his owu hand. The British retired, the Arabs showing no disposition to follow. During the engagement on the ridge the Bengal cavalry took many prisoners. It wee ascertained by a recounaisaauc* that there were Arabs in large bodies along the eutire ridge af the hills. Prince Albert,!*.W.T., Mar. 19. Louis Kiel, the hero of the Red River rebellion, recently exiled from Manitoba, is creating dissension among the half-breeds' and an outbreak is imminent. The militia, who were disarmed by the Dominion government last year, are appealing for arms to defend their homes, Col. Houghton, in command, has telegraphed to Ottawa for instruction!. The men are anxious to enlist if aribs can be had. The situation is considered critical, Suakim, Mar. 19.—As British retired from Hasheen the rebels rooocu- pied it Mahdi's adherents declare that before summer is far advanced Gen. Wotseley'a army will be cut off from Cairo. Gen. Graham, in his letter to Osman Digma, declares that England respects all religious, ana desires the friendship of the Arabs. He advises tho Shiekhs to submit and rely upon the mercy of England, otherwise he. threatens to destroy the Docks and other property of their followers. London, Mar. 19.—The Conservative leaders have decided to endeavor to liavo the discussion of the Egyptian financial agreement postponed until after the Easter holidays. Gladstone wishes the-discussion before the Easter adjournment. Davenport dock-yard officials report -that they could have ten men-of-war ready In a fortnight. Suakim, Mar. 19.—After the skirmish Gen. Graham's right, consisting uf British infantry, Indian infantry, and guards began un advance towards Han- dowah. The mounted infantry and Bengal cavalry renewing rt'counoisuncu occupied Hasheen and found Oiman Digma withdrawing his forces toward* Tumui. The concentration .of Arabs was effected with unusually good order, -j Si'akim, Mar. 19.—-Scouts report Osman prepared to give battle between Taiiiai and Tamuniek. The Arabs are estimated at frum 7,000 to 10,000. London, Mar. 19.—Northcoto will withdraw from the Conservative lead- eriihip*in the commons at tho closo of the present session, owing tu the unabated discontent of many members of the Conservative party. He will be succeeded by Hicks-Beach, under tho Biuiclion tif the Marquis uf Salisbury and with thu approval of Randolph Churchill. London, Mar. 19.--Tho protocol preceding thu Egyptian agreement stipulates that nfter three years, if thu English army is uot then withdrawn a European conference will decide the limit of occupation. London, Mar. 19.—The St. Potera- burg correspondent of the Post states that nt a council of war held this week the general oflicers and chiefs of staff urged an immediate advance upon Herat. London, Mar. 19.-Commons hai agreed to the i n trod uot mn uf bills authorizing tho raising uf loans amounting to £0,000,000 iti England for Ihe completion of railways in India, and £400,000 for railway from Hopotown to Kiinberly, South Africa. Recruiting is exceedingly active. The fighting strength of tho army is 40,000 mure than in 1883, and thero MM 70,- 000 reserves ready for service. SPECIAL DESPATCHES. London, Mar. 20.—Tho St. James Gazette says the French government has intimated to the Chineso minister at Berlin that it considers a renewal of the peace negotiations desirable. The minister replied that China would never pay the indemnity demanded by France for the Langston affair. In view of this reply the- Gazette concludes that if negotiations of pence are resumed they will be on a basis uf the complete cession uf Tonquin 'to the French. China, the Gazette says, will not permit tho temporary occupation of Formosa. Suakim, Mar. 20, — The British forces set uut again this morning at daylight in the sume direction taken yesterday. They carried two days' rations and 23,000 gallons uf water. They have 0 gardnur guns and a battle is believed to be imminent on the hills beyond Hasheen. London, Mar. 20.—Korti dispatches state that tho Mudir of Dongola is 12 miles above Mem wis, with 800 Egyptian troops and 3 guns, including one gatliug; also supported by Kabbabish and Shaykh tribes. The Mudir is about to attack Ihe rebels at Hassu- nict, and if overpowered by them will move against Berber, It is reported that the Mahdi's followers aro deserting in large numbers. London, Mar. 20.—The Duke of Argylo publishes a lotter in which he Bays ho hopes all parties uf Great Britain will firmly insist upon maintaining .the independence and integrity uf Afghanistan aud the dominant influence of England in thut country. London, Mar. 20. — Fitzmayrice, under foreign secretary, in the house of commons this afternoon, stated that the government recognized the right of Franco to search for contraband all neutral vessels bound for China. The mayor of Cork has publicly announced his intention to officially ignore the visit of the Prince and the Princess of Wales. London, Mar. 20.— The Telegraph's Suakim special says a five hours battle was fought this murning between the British troops aud the forces of Osman Digma. Daman's position was finally captured by tho British. Tho Arab losses are said to be very great. Maple Ridge Conncil. Council met ou the 7th inst. and adjourned till the 12th, the day of the poll for the election of a councillor in place of Couucillor Isaacs, resigned. Mr. John Hammond, councillor-elect, was sworn in and took his seat at the council board; all the other members of the council were present. The minutes of the last regular and special meetings were read, lt was resolved that the minutes ot the special meeting be rescind ed. The resolution anent the Sunday observance bylaw was alio rescinded; votes for the enforcement of the bylaw, Couns. Harris and Laity; against, Couns. Hammond, Baker and Fitzpatrick. Th* minutes of the last meeting were then adopted. Couu. Hammond was appoint' ed on the board of works. Contract 1 in the tilde was cancelled for non-fulfilment. The clerk was requested to apply to the lieutenant-governor to issue new letters patent to comply with th* amendment of the municipality act of 1885. The bylaw regulating the return of the assessment roll received its second read- lug. The municipal officers bylaws were read the third time and passed. It was resolved that Mr. Geo. Swan be paid for contract the balance of government appropriation for Pitt meadows road. r_» Is there anything more annoying than having your corn stepped upon? Is there anything more delightful than getting rid of it? Holloway'a Cora Cure will do it. Try it aad bo convinced. •» Langley conncil. Council met on Saturday, March 7. Present—reev* and full council. A communication was received from the Chilliwhack conncil, soliciting co-operation in having municipal act amended so that if bylaws have to be printed in the Gazette it be gratuitous or else done away with altogether. Clork was instructed to advise Chilliwhack council that this council will cooperate with them to secure tho desired result. Petitions from various parts of tbe settlement for roods and bridges were received aud filed, Ths auditor's report was read and accented.' The sum of Sift was appropriated for each ward' to be expended only in cases of emergency arising between meetings. The reeve wa* instructed to obtain legal advice on the meaning of the clauses iu thu municipality aot referring to lands taken for roads, fto. The return of assessment roll and salary bylaws were reconsidered aud passed. The Langley highway bylaw No. 8 was read and laid over. The following accounts were or- dored paid: 11. Titntua, $10.50; K. Morrison, $7.30; J. Sinclair, $8. Council adjourned till first Saturday in April, —♦ ■— Worms cause feverishness, moaning aud restlessness during sleep. Mother Graves' Worm Bitermiuator Is pleasant, sure and effectual. If your druggist hu none lu stock, get him to procure it for yOll. ^__umm_w_mm,_mm-mmt— Like Produces Like. 'You havo n very rioh soil here,'1 remarked a tonderfoot to a Dakota farmer. Rich! Well, 1 should say bo. Two years ago a young man from the East came out here. He oarried a snake- wood cam*. He stuck it in the ground and left it hero." "I suppose," remarked the tenderfoot, with a smile, "you mean to tell mo it sprouted." "Sprouted! Well, I should say it did, and blossomed too. Why, last year I killed teu bushels of btaoksnakes on that patch of ground, and each one was varnished and had a hammered silver head."—New York Graphic. M,, Pasteur resontly recommended a member uf the Aoadeinie tics Sciences to experiment with young animals in order to ascertain if they can be nourished upon tho absolutely pure fund which many people regard as an ideal diet—that is food wholly free frum n 1 (aerobes. He believed ' that such a diet would not sustain life, and that the presence <A common microbes in the digestive organs was necessary tu the proper functional action of those Well Put.—The Toronto.GM. Bays: There is uu member of the house uf commons who can make a keener or wittier or muro projnpt retort than Hun. Alex. Mackenzie. Hero is a sample of his humur, taken from the report of a debate in a parliamentary committee on an insurance bill. Mr. O'Brien, of Muskoka, had accused Hun. Peter Mitchell uf attempting to bully ur browbeat the committee:— Hon. Mr. Mitchell—Tho hon. member cannot bully or browbeat mo. Mr. O'Brien—And I won't be browbeaten by the hon. gentleman. Hon. Mr. Mackenzie—I wuuld hardly like to undertake that myself. Hon. Mr. Mitchell—But fools step in where angels fear to tread. Hon. Mr. Mackenzie—Then us the hon, member (Mr. Mitchell) has stepped in I will retire, (Loud laughter.) FAHHEXillU*. l'er Htr. Itiulio, from Tucoma, Mar. 19— Mrs Newlmrdl, A Custlemaii, wife chilli, Miss Chapman, Jno Ilorgcson, Fer Htr. FrlncosB Louise, from Victoria, Maroh 20— Mrs McLeod, Mr imd MrsJohn- Hioii, Dr K McConkey, Dr Vork, Messrs E Hluiraiul bro, E Adams, Vf Hue, Carter, W 11 Wilson, Henderson.) Boxtjmlth, Sou- thtT'-y, sweet, Lundhaum, Raymond and others, toxHHmm Per str. Idaho, from Tai-ouia; Mur. Id-L Willie, Curtis A Co, .1 Cunningham. (J Leiser, T K Pearson A Co, N Vf A P M TC'o, Trnpp llros, D Mcl'huden, J K Insley, McDonald itros, Coulter A Cu, J X Drown, John Himtc, A CusHoniun, Hoht lletsleror, Wm Hamilton, J N- Draper, L Ooldr High Class Orpins. From the Toronto Globe, Perhaps tbe most artistic building on the exhibition ground is the pavilion of the Dominion Organ antl Piano Company of Bowmanville. It is moreover one of the most interesting to lovers of good music as being the location of a magnificent collection of instruments. The erection of this building, wliich cost about $1,000, became necessary to meet the requirements of the company, which had heen cramped for room in the Main Building, wliere it is impossible to judge the ments of high-class instruments. The enterprise displayed hy the Company in providing suitable quarters on the grounds Tor their business has been rewarded. The large number of visitors who call, inspect, and purchase proves beyond question that the public approve the provision made for their convenience and comfort. Here a crowd may be seen listening to test performances on first-class instruments made by leading city and country musicians. Right well do the Company deserve the success whicli they havo achieved. The present prosperous concern had, like all great institutions, ^ its day of small things. It bad its origin iu Bowmanville about fifteen years ago, the stock being at tliat time largely held by parties unacquainted with the business. About ten years go John Wesley, the present secretary aud treasurer; Qeorge Piggott, the manager of the tnanufacturing department; and W. S. Russell, superintendent'of the tuning department, bought out the shareholders and assumed control. Since that date the business has been booming. A further stimulus was given to the concern by the admission of a Detroit millionaire aa a partner. Piano- making was' added to the organ-manufacturing, and the establishment was increased, until it now occupies a leading {ositiou among Canadian undertakings, t turns out alrout 200 organs and 50 Eianos per month. These are produced y 250 hands, who receive in wages about 815,000 per month. The whole civilized world is the firm's market, and. they have branches in Loudon and Manchester, England; Hamburg, Germany; Adelaide and Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and St. Petersburg, Russia. Tbe instruments on exhibition in the pavilion are fair examples of the Company's workmanship. Au upright piano of burr walnut is a splendid instrument. Of square pianos there are two kinds, a square and a square grand. Tlie former bi Intended for standing against the aide wall of a room, and is convenient for comparatively small apartments. Tho square grand is finished on all sides, presents a handsome appearance, ana is suited for occupying a prominent position In drawing or music room, Tliese two instruments are of rosewood, with a superfine polish, secured by hand rubbing with oil for hours. The touch is quick and easy, the tone brilliant and powerful. In- musical quality and appearance they ore equal to the best American pianos. The orgsns made by the Company are known almost everywhere. They are manufactured in alt styles, and at all prices, ranging from $50 to$l ,000. Many sample organs are shown in the pavilion. The largest organ which the Company will exhibit, a double-bank pedal, is ut Sresent at the Dominion Exhibition, lontreal, but is expected here at the end of the week. It is arranged to be blown by Turk'B water motor, which has been placed iu position to await the arrival of the big instrument The organs run through all grades, from the thousand dollar instrument down to the Sarlor favorite. The cases show won- erful variety. Many of these are of rare beauty aud skilful workmanship. Tlie case which secured for the Company a prise at the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia Is still muoh admired, and is largely manufactured. Casea for parlor organs aro chaste iu design and artistic in execution. Tho musicians who tested the organs affirmed that for sweetness of tone and elasticity of touch they are model instruments; white visitors can themselves judge as to the beauty and style of the oases. [T. R. Pearson ft Co., New Westminster, are sole agents for these fine Organs in British Columbia. Persons proposing to purchase should not fail to communicate with them. Sample organs on view. Prices quite as low as thoso of Ontario. Address, T. R. Pearson A Co., New Westminster, B. CI *no26tc Coal Harbor Property. Having sub-divided iny COAL HARBOR PROPERTY, I am prepared to sell Iota at from $50 upwards, LAND ALSO BY THE ACRE. Anplv to HENRY V. EDMONDS, Land Agent, ti29tc New Westminster. TIIK WRftT MMIK rM BKrTKMBEB. The -Kreal Ulastnilnl British t'olum* hia Kdltlaa. A fait *«ppl> a-m «« hand T. B. reanM * IVs., sale agrtit* for the Malalaad. at Sit cts. eaeh. to A new map of British Columbia just issued by the government, for ule at T. R. Pearson A Co's. The best map ever issued; $m,26.—Adr. Job printing of all kinds neatly done at the Columbian office. Prices will be found lower than at any othor offico in the provinco.—Adv. Mortgages, Deeds, Leases, Agree monts of Sale, and blank forms of all kinds, at T. R. Pearson ft Co's. * Beautiful photographic panoramic ■lews in British ColumbU, 75 cts. pr et at T. R. Pennon ft Co.'s. Property belonging to tho Ebenezer Brown estate for Bale by C. D. RAND/ If you want Gobi, lead the Mechanics' Store Advertisement lu this papor. (to) QT. PAUL'S CHURCH. Services cv- O cry Sunday nt II \, in, and 7l\ tt. in Iho Rectory Hull, Ht. John slrt'ol, below Royal avctiiio. Boats free, all uro cordl* 11]Jy Invited. HuuduvHetiooIaL2.SDlVM. (foffltti) METHODIST CHUltCH, Mary St. Hev. C.Watson, PitRlor. Ren-Ices at tl 11. in. nml 7 11.111. Sunduy School and Bible Class 2;\\\ p. in. Prayer Meeting on Tliuiudnys at 8 p. in. Heiits free; strangers cordially invited. jcMc, AI'NION LOU-UK No, 9, A* *_**. St. A. BI—Tho regular Com* miiiik'utionH of this Lodge ure held on the lirst Monduy in eaeh month. SojournhiL' brethren aro cordiul- ly invited to attend D. WILSON, fe__-tc Secretary. The only illustrated Magazine devoted to the development of tlie Great West.- Contains a vast amount of general information and a ..,..,, ibjeots of Inter* " " *" (Superbly i _„. Only |2 a year. L. Samuel, Publisher, Ko, 133 ctal artlcIeBOn subjects of Interest to til. Ably * - - .Illustrator. Front street, Portland, Or. NEW WESTMINSTER CITY Loan Debentures, 1885. TENDERS ARK INVITED FOR THE (wri-luise of Ten Debentures Issued by the CoijMiratlon of New Westminster for the total amount of Five Thousand Dollars in sums of Five Hundred Dollars eneli, one of sueh debentures being pay- aide at the tern (nation ot each successive year from date of IssUc, und bearing Interest by coupons attached thereto, pay- nhlc half-yearly, at the rate of seven per eent. per annum. Tenders to be forwarded to the Clerk of the Municipality on or before Monday, Slrd Maroh, By Onler, A. J. ALPORT, CM. C. New West., 12th Mnreh, 1885. niliUtt NOTICE. lu lhe Mallei- of the Kttett. et titerae V, Vnrrypie, decensed Intestate, — AND Iu tbe Mailer of tbe Lvls «r Parcels «f Lnutlknimnas LwI318uii Ibe Mala* land imd L»l lOen feu InlaaiL TENDERS WILL BE ItECEIVED UP tlio -Jsr li inst., for tlie JeaBlnR of the above mimed Lots, cither together or separately. Tender to state length of time lease to run, amount of rent, and nature und extent of improvements proposed to be effected by lessee. Apply io E. A. JENNS, Administrator, J. S. McGUIRE, In, D. NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. Ills grent Kemrdv for <'<msumpll»N U Its Hrnl or srronrt stage. DR. MCQUIRE.WILL AGREE to euro Consumption In Its first or second stiice under his advice and treatment. Nn fee rcnulred if not u perfect cure obtained, Dr. McQuirc (rents all disease of tbe lungs wlthoqt cod liver oil, Fellows' eonp* pound syrup of hypophosnliutes, or any other medicines tidvortiseu for lung dispense, The Doctor lias made this disease his specialty for the last fifteen years. Thorough examination and advice, .15. Tlioso who cannot visit Dr. McGulre at New West,, B.C., should send a full and minute statement of their trouble, with _-_.*>, and In return n full course of medicine will be forwarded. del7tc J. 8. McGUIRE, M. p. WobkFml-SSS &BLDY OAUTun, of Saslivlllc, Tepn,, "fof tbo benefits derived froin Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Having beoit afflicted all my life with ftmnfr win, my -j-yst-Mii sucmed saturated with It. It, nunc out In Blotches, Ulocrs, and Mattery ■sores, till over my body." Mr. L'Hrtcr state* 'iittt lie was entirely cured by tbo iue of \v Kit's, S.-.ltitAi'AUiM.A, aud alnoo dlacoji- '■liutlngits use,eight ainiitlie ago,lielmsliad no roturii of the scrofulous cyiiiptotiw, All biu-iifai JufootionG of the blood aro promptly removed by tutu unequalled alterative. I'HEl'AUKI) nv Dr.J.C.Ayer&Co., Lowell.Mim. Sold by all Druggi*'*; 81, six bottles for W. The Norman Percheron Horse KING HENRY WILL STAND THE ENSUING SEA- son of lttsi at his owner's farm, near Lndiiei-'s Landing, and at Langley and Clover Valley. KING HENRY is n dark dapple gray; 5 years old; 17 hands high; weighs l,n» lbs.; large bone; large hocks and knees; good thighs and forearms; deep In filth; good buck, and remarkably good feet, one of the grandest point* in u horse; good action; kind disposition. He took the first prize nt tho Oregon State Falrasa three*) ear-Old In the I'erclteron class. His dam has taken the tlmt prise as a horse of all work. KING HENRY was sired by Imported Norman rVrcheron, "Farmers'Interest," Ills dam by "old Henry," one of tho best slrei- In Oregon; dam's dam by "Sampson," "Old Henry" took his nine from "Sampson," au English. drnft horse. "Farmers' Interest" weighed l_,000 lbs. at7 years of age; his dam, 1300 lbs. TERMS.-Season, $15: to Insure, $20, fmyablo when mure Is known to be in mil. Good pasturage for marcs, freo. Due earn will bo taken to prevent accidents, hut I will he responsible for none. Season to commence April 15th, For particulars applyto ' mhllml J. a BENSON. ASSOCIATION; fiuaranlce -Tapltal - *i,f Full Gov'm't Deposit Head Office, Toronto, Canada A homeIompany, Thii, Association merits the confidence the Public is reposing in it from the following FACTS:— Tlie SccurUy ofTorcd to policy holders Is unsui'pussed by tiny Company doing business in Canada, It has uo Mimics of Insurance, but the well-established lines, hence the policy holders cannot be misled as to their contracts. Its statements to the public can be read- Ily understood, Its cash statement showing overy Hom of Income and how expended. Its posit lon is ascertained annually froin a detailed valuation In which every Item of Mobility is Included. Its progress has been unexampled In the history of Insurance in Canada, Its policies ur« indisputable after three years, and non-fnr.eltAblo after two yearV existence, Its profits arc distributed upon an equitable basis. Tlio profits to one class of * "iy holders nro not lessened to give >r oroflts to uny other clans, whieh Jiotl affords superior advantages over the uniform bonus plan of distribution. LltH-rnl < otirillIon* as le MenMew* aad Travel. J. K. MaeDONALD, Managing Director. T. R. PEARSON & SO. Agents, New Westminster. , j fT-Unio-al (ornate. ©ut Storg. A REMARKABLE STORY, But it was not so sad as it appears. She lud a number of people whom aha loved woll enough to be delighted.by their* prosperities and overcast by their troubles. She had all the advantages of a fleet ion without being so closely knit to any as to have its drawbacks too. But this easy position changed when she became, su to speak, tho mothor of Edward Vornon. It was not the doing of Providence, it was her own doing. She had taken it upon herself, and for years past she had said to herself that the boy hud made her know,, as she had never known bofore, what happiness was. But now hero was, swinging round slowly, revealing itself to her in glimpses, tho reverse uf the medal, tho other side of the picture. Was lie deceiving hor? Sho had taken up his defenso boldly, not caring what shu said; but bIio had believed what she heard all tho same, and had known it to be truo. Was this why he had not ■ cared to see hor, to bid her goodnight, bofore ho camo uut to have that meoting with Hester—like a shop-girl and shop-boy, she said to herself, lior lip quivering with passion, vexation, dorision, all bound together by tlio pain produced by Ilium—ut tlie gato ? The commonplace character of tile meeting, the look of petty intrigue in it, humbled her prido in hor boy. If they had met at Ellen's dance, or in any legitimate way, she thought it would not have mortified her so much; but like a lady's maid and a footman, liko Jane tho scullery-girl and her young man! Sho laughed to herself at the thought, but the laugh was more painful than tears. By aud by, however, Catherine camo to take a little comfort out of the fact that Edward had uut como tu bid her good-night. • Nut considering for a moment that any incident of all this might be accidental, though everything was su, ahe concluded that \m heart had failed him, that he had felt himsolf incapable of tho treachery of kissing her cheek in the usual tender way, when about to'do u thing which ho know wuuld bo su displeasing to hor. Whon this occurred to Cathorino tho whole aspect uf the matter changed; hor features relaxed, her color came back. This, no duubt, was How it had beon. The girl had met him at Ellen's folly—how truly a folly had never been proved till now—and sho was pretty aud clever. Catherino was too ' proud to deny her natural advantages; and men wore foola, as was well known —the best of them, tho wisest of them—whore women were concerned. She had led him into sums engagement, somo light wager, perhaps, some defiance, of what he would venture to do. And Edward had been silly onough to bo led nway. She did not want him to bo too wise. If ho was silly, it was no more than everybody elso had been before him. But he, dear boy, true boy, having involved himself in a piece of fully, had shuwn that highor respect tu her that he wuuld rather let her suppose ho hud forgotten and neglected her than to come to heV with tho usual greeting when liu know he was doing something which would seem treachery to Catherine. Thus she, who fm- ttio first moment had known no wish but that of pushing homeward and hiding her sudden downfall within her own houao, where nobody could intrude upon her, had sO triumphantly explained all that trouble away boforo she got homo that sho entered the Grange radiant, with no sense uf having a downfall to hido. Tho casuistry of love is more skillful than nny device of philosophy. Sho explained everything to herself. Sho wondered that she had not read it in his faco all the evoning. She folt that it had been thero, if sho had only had eyes to see. A foolish talk carried a trifle too far, a bold girl—not bad, no, not bad, that was uot necessary, and Catherine would be just—pleased to got a little triumph when the could over the uther side, and u foolish promise, uot intended, had drawn him, perhaps ugainst his will. By this subtile demonstration, whicli no faculty less keen than that of love could have made, Catherine proved, to her full sntisfact ion, tho fundamental truth in him which uo littlo trumpery deceit (uf a kind su innocent as this!) cuuld undermine. All this lino fabric was raised un tho must insignificant foundation of fact. But what did that matter? it was enough. And if Catherine had been told that Edward's forget fulness of the good-night had boen accidental, and that uu incident of the night had buen planned beforehand, she would have simply and flatly denied tho possibility. Sho know better; and ahe preferred tho matter us it stood. Tho dinner-party was an insignificant affair to her aftor this. She did full justice to it, and to Roland Ashton, the chief guest, tho man whom she delighted to honor, and fur whoso pleasure and profit the bust peoplo iu llod borough were called together. He was already known to many of them, and it was Catherine's pleasure to mako her'relationship and interest in tho young visitor clear. But her mind was eager to get through the commonplace courtesies of tho evoning, to come tu tho mumont when Edwnrd and alio should moot alone. She could not pass her discovery uver without note. Sho would (ell him what sho had heard, and what she hud divined. Sho would givo him tho tender warning which such an affection ns hors had iv right to oiler. If it was moro than a passing flirtation (which she -did not believe), to beg him to reconsider it; if his heart should be touched (which Heaven forbid! but the thought made her smile, it wns su profoundly unlikely), to entreat him to reflect, nnd see how little satisfaction cuuld come to him from such intercourse. J3he went over and over again tho interview that was to come—so often, indeed, that she exhausted it, and when tho moment did come, did not romember half of what sho intended Jo say. It came, indeed, in a way entirely contrary, to. what ahe had im- fined. After ttie party had dispersed Iwerd took Roland into his room to smoke with him—wliich alio ought to Imve recollected he wub in the habit of doing—and then, what was moro disappointing still', wont out with him to accompany him pltrt of the way. Sho Wat going down stairs to Edward's room, tbat sho might got those explanation! off her mind without a mo- ment's delay, und was taken'entirely by surprise when she hoard the dour clou, and two voices continuing outside. "Ham Mr. Edward gone out V shu asked, with a trembling shu cuuld scarcely control, of the butlor, when he oame up to put out tho lights. "I was to say, ma'am, as he'd ho baok in half an hour," said the man. Catherine sent her maid to bed, und kept her particular lamp burning on her little table, waiting thero in tho dimness of the large, deserted room, hearing every crackle and rustle of the night. It seOmed to her far moro than hnlf an hour before sho heard Edward's key in the door; but sho was resolved not to bo balked now. She had no idea, poor lady, that he thought her suspicious, inquisitive, and watchful, making domiciliary visits in order to find him out in something, which waB very far from Catherine's disposition. Sho wont duwn accordingly, to lose no time, aud met him in the hall. He was astonished to see her, as was natural enough; and sho had nn uneasy tremor upon her, which was natural too, but which looked like cold. He was full of apologies for having kopt hor up, "If I had known you would have waited for mo, Aunt Catherine—" "You did not say goud-night to mo last night, Edward. I did not liko that tu happen two nights running. I will go into your room, not to hurry you up-stairs," "I can't think how that happened," ho said, following her into tho cozy ruum, with its red curtains and cheerful firo, and all the conveniences and prettinossos sho had accumulated for him there, "I had boen thinking hard, and my mind was full of balance- sheets and figures. I entirely forgot 1 had uut booh you." She turned round upun him, taking Iuh arm 'between her hands, and looking with a tender smile into his face. "No, my dear boy, I know,better than that. You had a reason—-which shows mo how well I liavo divined you, and how truo yuu ure, Edward. I hnvo beon told whoro yuu went to last night." This startled him greatly, for tho moment. Ho looked at hor with an alarmed expression; but seeing no anger iu her face, said quickly, "That was all quite accidental, Aunt Catherino. You don't think I went thero on purpose, do you?" without shrinking at all from her eyes, "Yes, Edward, I thought yuu did. Perhaps I was wrong. I thought there might have been some silly bargain—somo promise made without thought; and that you folt a littlo treacherous—that is a harsh word— deceitful—that is worse—to mo, and would not come back and kiss mo when you might bo supposed to bn going against me. 1 forgave you entirely, Edward, fur thnt goud thought." He was a littlo touched in spito of himself. "Yon aro very good, Aunt Catherine, far botter to me than I deserve; but as a matter of fact, it waB all purely accidental. I had been very busy, and folt feverish and sleepless. I went out to have a turn in tho moonlight; chanco tuok me that way; thoro was a light iu Mrs. John's window; they looked out in grout surprise, and asked mo tu come in. I could scurcoly satisfy hur," he said, with un ombar- rnssed littlo laugh, "that you wero not ill, and had hot sent for her to nurse you. It was as good as a play," ho went on, still laughing, followed in ovory word by her anxious oyes, "to see poor Mrs. John's struggle betwoen politeness and sleep. Sho was very sleepy, pour little wunian, but dreadfully polito. Yuu may suppose I was surprised enough to find myself there." "Yes," sho said, still holding hi in, still reading hiB faco with her anxious eye,., but fooling the ground cut from under her foet. Shu was a littlo breathless with anxiety and excitement. "I wonder—that you did nut tell me of it—this morning;" "Dear Aunt Catherine," he said, "pardon me, but you have a littlo prejudice, yuu know, against those poople. Aud it was au entirely accidental. You might lmvo thought, had 1 told you, that it had boon dune on purpose." "Did I over duubt what you said lo mo, Edward?" "Nu," ho said, taking her bunds in his tenderly, as she thought; and, indeed, the action was not without real tenderness, fur his heart was touched. "No," ho said, smiting, "but yot you would have liad a littlo doubt—a littlo wonder whether it was really so." "And it was really so?" sho Baid luok ing into his face; "really—really- no littlo shadow of a wish for—a little provocation, a little talk, a little fun, if you like, Edward) Oh, nu, I have no prejudice. I should know it was quito natural. And you mean that there wus nothing ut nil, nothing uf this- a mere accident, nothing mure?" He kissed her chock, and laughed at hur iu a filial wuy. "Didn't I toll yuu, Aunt Catherine? You bolieve me—oh, yes; but thon you ask mo if really—really—I am saying what is true? Really—really—as ofton ns yuu like; it waa accident, and nothing more." This was how all the eloquent things which Catherino had prepared tu say wore never aaid. She went up tu bed, pleased and happy, yet not so pleased us if he had confessed her version of the story to be the true one. Sho did not duubt his word—oh, no, nu—but yet—the other version looked more true to naluro. Sue could have under- stuod it bettor that way. #***■.#,.-# After theae events there seemed a lull, in which nothing more seemed to happen. Though time is so Bliort, and our modern pace of living, wc Hatter ourselves, su much muro rapid than of old,-how fow, after all, are the periods in which things happen, und with what long stretches of vacant days between I Hester could hardly explain to herself how it was that Edward Vernon's sudden evening visit, so unexpected, so unprecedented, had mado an entire revolution in her lifo. .There had been no mutual confessions of love, no proposal, uo acceptance, suoh as aro supposed tu bo necessary. There was nothing to confide to her mother, hud it been possible to tuke any one into that strait union of two suddenly bo- come one. The effect bewildered her entirely, and she could nut tell how it hnd' boen produced; but yet it was ho. They had been un the eve of this, sito folt, for years, and tho first time that they met in a moment of complete freedom their souls flowed together, flowed iutu une. Perhaps he had not meant it whon ho camo. The dim parlor, and tlm sleepy mother, trying hard tu bo polite, quite unconscious how unnecessary her presence was*, the young man, with his enger eyea, scarcely keeping himself in —came before ,her like a curious pic- turo a hundred times a day; and then the sudden sweep of the torrent after it, the almost involuntary, impetuous, unalterable junction of theso two hearts and lives. But tho shock even of happiness when it comes su suddenly is great; and Hester was not sure oven that sho was happy. He soemod to have led hur to tho edgo of some labyrinth, without freedom to leave it, or to advance into its mysteries. Thore wns a clow, indeed, but it was lying in loose coils at hor feot, and whu cau toll if over it could bn sufficiently sti'aigtened, sufficiently tightened, to give any real guidanco? There was nu habit of meeting in their Uvea, no way of eooing each other, even, without attracting suspicion. (To be Continued,) , TRAPP BROS. taMJewM Thia old* established House is pre pared to offer As they wish to reduce their Large Stock, in view of the early completion of the C. P. li., as the cost of importing goods will be then grently reduced. STAPLE AND FANCY Dry Goods! In Hub Department we have every thing that tho Publio require and are now ottering them at prices which will astonish purchasers. Wo have rc-oponed our Dressmaking Department, under tlio supervision of an experienced modiste from Sun Francisco. Style and fit guaranteed. CLOTHING In this line we have tho largest and best assorted Btock to be found iu this city. HARDWARE In tins line wo have great bargains and parties building will do well to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. Paints of all kinds and colors ready for use, by the pound, gallon or barrel. Sole Agents for the celebrated Swiss Fire-proof Paint, as used on station houses of the C. 1*. H. This paint is chemically prepared and has the following advantages: that shingles treated with this preparation will last three times longer than usual; that moss will not grow where it has boon applied, aud that roofs properly coated with it will .positively not take fire. Sold in barrels of ft, 10 and .'ill gallons each, at $1.25 per gallon. Wall Paper and Window Olass iu great variety. Doors and Sash at Factory prices. AKKKT* FOB The Inr M bp: Sewing1 Kuhhi AND THE Sua Lift ad Aocident kwm Co. AUCTIONEERS. Sales held by auction in any part of the country at abort notico and easy terms. And we have also a TAILORING DEPAETMENT So that we can fit our Suits without cost to tlie .purchaser. Wo have on hand Tweeds, Broad Cloths, Diagonals, and a full stock of Tn Horn' Trimmings. Suits made to order from 920 upward. Our cutter's-reputation is so well known that we do not deem it necessary to attempt to "puff" him. I We have a largo stock of the above- named articles purchased direct from the manufacturer'- in most instances. «lve un n call. The bargains yon can olilnln will n-tliinlNb m cash customer. mti7te & -IMPORTERS— SHIPPING & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, FRONT BT., ■ KEW WKTTMINSTEK OFFER FOR SALE Extra, Suporlino and Grnliiiiii FLOTJE BARLEY, GROUND BARLEY, WHEAT, MIDDLINGS M* MM ./Ml. IMS 9 OIL CAKE, OATS, OAT MEAL, CORN MEAL, GRAIN SACKS, HAMS, BACON, LARD, BUTTER, DRIED FRUIT, COFFEE AND SPICES. Agents for Pacific Coast Steamship Co, (jaOtc) NEW SCALE OF PRICES. X-i. G-OI-__D HAS DECIDED TO SELL UW OHO- ecrlos by retail, giving to tlio lMblic all tlio advantage of iho wholesale ma'r< Jcot—forcusli, viz.: Bert Hour, Uis.iit'.j per bill. IJ «lil Brown Sugar, » c. per Hi, lirnuiilatcd " lie. ' Ileal Hlack Tea 3,1c. ** He-it ttrccn Tint _„c. " Best tirven Coffee, r*! _ t. " Best .iri'cii Cont'd pure Java, 6 ll»s. for a dollar, HckI -ftrouml Coffer, puro Java, MSe, per pound. Kastcrn covered limns, we. per Hi. ('olden Syrup, 13c. per gal. Oatmeal* Mc. per Hack, III Ihu. Lump Sugar, r." _r. per Ib. Bite, $;t,T5 per cmt. All description nl lirc-recle*, SplccN, Ac, will be Miiii hi proportion, a detailed list being too long. I»r.v u-Hidft, Boots and Slices, emitting, Ac, arc ollorcd at equal ly low ptfocs. The above prices being actually tho wholesale rates, no rebate will be liltttlo ni» mutter bow large the quantity pur* chased. JnySte STILL CONTINUE FOR NOVEMBER! THE PEOPLE OP NEW WKSTM1N- sleraml surrounding country ure Invited to nootho ft^OREAT REDUCTION In tiio prices of Goods at The ROYAL CITY The people are no doubt aware of (lio Su- !>crior quality of Hoots nnd Shoes and other Goods kept by MRS. E. GOLD, Which are unquestionably the best In thin City, and cannot he surpassed anywhere In the Province. NOW IS THE TIME Tuiiiukfi purchases, when Goods arc sold to SUlt, the times, because Money Saved Is Money Earned. The following goods, Imported from tlie in an uf acl ori os, are --tiered nt a grout reduction, im the stock Ih larger than (lie stale of tiio market Just llies: 4U pieces Canadian Tweeds. 275 suits of Men's, Hoys' and Youths Clothes. HKI dozen White Hhirts. HO dozen asKorlcd Hhirts. 35 dozen fino Amorican Hut* of tho latest stylos and finest qunlity, lOcnscsof New Goods Just received by steamer Idaho. The following is tho reduction of prices; 20 por cent, olT Hoots and Shoes, '2.1 u ■■ Twcods. '-K " " ciotliingundHats. !Vi " '! Dry Goods. ■10 " " Fancy Goods. ThlsUrcnt KdlnrlloH begins oa , Tuesday, October 14th AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL FUBTHEB NOTIOE. wiuCountry orders will bo punctually attended to. TURNER, BEETON & GO. MERCHANTS, WIIAUF SfKEKT - VltJTOBH. AGHNTS lOB North British and Mercantile Insurance Co. ror Mainland, H.C. BEETON & CO., 3(1 FiiiBbury Circus, London, K. C. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE C_i#'V. 1 0w> BnoAT> St. antl 1(1 Paia, Hall, LONDON. INSTITUTED 1808. ' FOR INSURING HOUSES k OTHER Buildings, Goods, Wares, Morolnin- diBO, Manufacturing aud Farming Stock, Ships in Port, Harbor or Hock, and tlm Cargoes of such Vessels ; also, Ships build- iug and repairing) Barges and otltor Vou sets on navigable rivers and ennuis, and Goods on board such Vessels, throughout Groat Britaiit and Ireland and in Foreign Countries, FUOM LOSS'OK IIAMAliK UY KIRK. Stihscrikcd antl Invested Capital, -61,600,000 STG. Rates of Premium and every information can bo obtained ou application to W. J. AKMSTBONG, Agent for Now Westminstor. I Importers, Manufacturers, and- Don 1 ers in HARNESS SADDLERY, Harness Trimmings, &c. Have opened a Store iu the new Colonial Hlock, NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. And liavo a tine assortment of everything required In onr line. THANKING OUH NUMEROUS PA- trons Iii all parts of tlio Province for post support, wo hope, by strict itttontloti to tlio wants of our customers, to continue supplying them, uml to gain now patronage in thia vicinity. Wo feci confident that wo ean givo better ami cheaper Har* boss and Saddles timn can bo purchased elsewhere, having a large and varied stock of everything on hand.- OUR YALE BRANCH Is conducted by It. DEIOHTON, uml SPENCE'S BRIDGE BRANCH -J'y.T. \V. BURR. Parties ordering from tiny of tiioio places oan hnvo Hnrupss, »fce.-,nl freight ml valine's on cost nt this place. New Westminstor, Nov. II, 1881. no22to NOTE THE ADDRESS: MRS. E. GOLD, ROYAL CITY Boot and Shoe Store COLUMBIA STREET, OPP, EW«n'« Cannery, Hew WEITMIHIHI. oclltir. C1MACTEH WATCHMAKER Jeweller & Optician, COLUMBIA STREET, New Westminster, B, 0., Begs to inform liis patrons nml the inhabitants of British Columbia, tbat be has engager! the services of MR. F. CRAKE, For a number of years manager of tlio Watchmaking and Repairing Department of Messrs. Savage, Lyman k Co., of Montreal. They say of him that lio is nno of the vory best workmen over in thoir employ, and thoy part with liim with regret, which is a sufficient guarantee of his ability. I have spnrcd neither trouble nor expense to get one of the ablest men, and I am determined to make my business second to none In British Columbia. Mr. Crake will have entire charge of tho Watch department. Chronometers, Ilo peat era, Olirouo- grflpllfl, and all complicated watches rated and adjusted. Broken or lost parts mado equal to now, Auy parties having Watches*which havo been in the hands uf incompetent Watchmakers aud can't bn mnde to go, send them to mc, packed In a small box, by mail, registered or otherwise, uml they will have my immediate attention; and perfect satisfaction will be given. Tho manufacturing Jewelry is .under my personal chargo. All kinds of Jewel ry made to order and tho quality of the goods guaranteed, Diamonds and precious stones set with care. All iny charges are moderate, I have a new and well-selected stock of WtttclltfB, GlOCkfl, Gold, Silver nnd Rolled Plate Jewelry nnd Plated Ware, all of the best quality. New patterns constantly arriving. All Watches sold will lie closely regulated to a fow seconds a montli, thus doing away with tlie annoyance of having an imperfect time-keeper. C. M, MoNAUGHTEN, jiiy'Ito Watchmaker k Jeweller. PARTNERSHIP WANTED BV A STEADY YOUNG MAN, RE* liable and active, with moderate enpltitl. References exchanged. Address "Business,?1 This Otlice. Jnyl.ni. NOTIOB. AU. PERSONS INDEBTED TO ME arc hereby required to pay on or before the first day of Mureh next, In eanli or by endorsed note, with discount added, Ibe full amount of their accounts, I retire! the cl re ill listunco tlmt compels mo to make this demand, but I hope lt will bo promptly attended to. oiiA.s. Mcdonough. - Front st., New Westminster, Jan. 30th, 1885. JnySltc Lnnd -Registry Ordinance, 1870. The Eastern half of Lot No. 1, Block XVI, iu tlie City of New Westminstor, A CERTIFICATE OF INDEFEASIBLE Title to the above-mentioned half of suld Lot will bo Issued to Robert Dickinson and George Turner. Devisees In trust under the will of JiiinesEllanl (deceased) on Ibe Mill day of May, 1885, unless In the meantime a valid objection thereto lie made to the undersigned In writing by tumm person claiming all esttito or Interest In said land or somo pnrt'tlioreof, R. W.ARMSTRONG, Deputy Registrar, l,aiid Registry Office, New West., 20th Feb., I88f». fe21m3 NOTIOE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Unit we intend making application to the Cblef foniin Issloner of Lauds and Works for permission to lease for timbering purposes the following deser'ied lands situ* tiled hi Now Westmlnste? District; 1. Commencing at a posl on tho shoro of Gillies liny, Texada Island, about one mile N. W. of Shelter l'olnt, extending along tbe, sboro for u distance of 160 alialna, with a depth of BOchnlns,contain* Ing 128) acres, more or loss, •'. Commencing, at a post on the North shore of Cardcro Channel, nearly opposito Dcnhiim Island, extending along (he shorefora distance of 100 ehalns,with a depth of 100 chains, containing 1000 aeros, moro or less, it, Commencing at n stake on tho shore of Hemming Bay, Thurlow Island, about one-half milo west of Jackson Point; thence following the shore line I!_0chains; thonco In a N, W. direction 840 ehulns; thence Easterly 100 chains; thenco South to point, of commencement, containing ;tVW acres, more or loss. HASTINGS-SAW MILL CO% Rit'iii). II, Alexander, Manager. Burmrd Inlot, B. 0„ Stth July, 18M. ■ aulStc Legislative Assembly. PRIVATE BILLS. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR PRIVATE Bills, properly ttio subject of legislation liy the Legislative Assembly of Brlt- Is'h Columblu, within tlio purview of the "llrltlsh Nortii America Aet, 18(17," whether for the erection of a Bridge,tho making of a Railroad, Turnpike Road, or Telegraph Lino; tho construction or Improvement of a Hnrbor, Canal, Lock, Dam, or Slide.orother like work; tho granting of aright of Ferry; tho Incorporation of any particular trade or calling, or of any Joint Stock Company; or otherwise forgranting to nny Individual or Individuals nny exclusive or peculiar rights or privileges whatever, or for dolngnny matter or thing whioh iu its operation would afreet the rights or property of othor parties, or re- laio to any particular class of the community; or for maklpg nuy amendment of n like nature to any former Act—shall require u Notice, clearly and distinctly specifying the nature and object ofthe applleatlon, to be published ns follows:— A notice in tho British Columblu Gazelle, and in one newspaper published In the District atTeetod, or if thero bo no newspaper published therein, thon in a newsnn- pui in the next nearest District In whioh a newspaper is published. Such notice shalt be continued lu ench case for a period of at least six weeks, during the interval of timo between the close of tho next-'proceeding Session and the eonsldcrntton of lhe Petition. Before any Petit Ion, praying for loavo to bring In a Private Bill foi'.the erection of a Toll Bridge, Is presented to tlie House, the pi-fMin or oersons intending to petition forfillch Hill shall, upon giving thejimtice prescribed bythe preceding rule, also nt lhe snine lime and In the samo manner, givo notion Of the rates which they intend to ask, tin' extent of tho privilege, tho helgbtof the arches, the Interval between the abutments or piers for the passageof rafts and vessels, and mentioning also whether they intent! to erect it drawbridge or not, nnd tha dimensions of the same, THORNTON FELL, Clerk ofthe Legislative Assembly. sc24fc American Agriculturist 100 Columns and 100 Kngiavlngs In Each Issue. 44th Year. Sl.60 a Year. The rcragiil/i'il Lending Period 1ml of lis kind In Hie World. 100,000 cyclopedias free. U VERY SUBSCRIBER TO THE Amrrl- Vj enn Agrlciiliiirlsf. OLD OK NKW, English or German, whose subscription for I SKI Is limned lately forwarded us, togothor with tho price, 91.50 per year, and 15 cents extra for postage on Cycloprcdla— making SUIT) In all—will receive fho American Agriculturist {Knglltth or German), for nl lof lSil, and bo presented with tlio American Agriculturist Family Vyele* lui'dlti (Just out), tee Pages nnd over !,•## Engravings, strongly hound In cloth, black ami gold. KUOM XIIF, TKNi'Il i'KXSrS, VOL, 8, JUST I'UIILIHIIED. '"The American Afiricultnrlstlistespecially worthy of mention, becuuso of the remarkablo success that has attended the unique anil untiring efibrts of its proprietors to increase und extend Its circulation. Its contents nro duplicated ovory month for a German edition, which ulso circulates widely," Send threo 2-ccut stumps for mailing you specimen copy "Amorican Agriculturist, an elegant forty-page Premium List, with SOO Illustrations, and specimen pages of our "Family Oycloptedln." Canvassers wanted everywhere. Address PUBLISHERS AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, David W. Judd, Ham'l Buhniiah, Pros'U See. 1111 Itroiulwny, New York. tar Ally person sending |_,_0 to this uiileewili receive Tub Columbian nnd the -tmeW-vi-i Agriculturist for ono your, and tne Cyelopu'diu freo of postage und duly pnid. Address, D. ROBSON A CO., folic Now Westminster. MAINLAND OIGAR FACTORY WHITE LABOR ONLY. WM. TIETJEN H AS OPENED A OIOAjU .FACTORY Itl llio Holbrook Stone Building, NKW WE&TMlI-ff-TEKi And having hnd many yenrs experience, Is now prepared to supply tho trndo with a superior nrticlo nt prices uh low us can bo obtained elsewhere. Lookoutforthe "MAINLAND" BRAND OP CIOAKS, orit lien's thom nil. sr>2llo GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NOTIOE. VTOTICE W HEREBY GIVEN that Mr. l\ Vf. D. Patterson has no authority from this Department to mako surveys of public lands In this Provinco. WM. SMITHE, Chief Com. of Lands A works; Lands and Works Dopt,, Victoria, B. C„ Fob. lOlh, 1885. fe_.m THE OFFICES of the Provincial Government will hereafter be open to the public fmm fl a. m. to 41: m. continuously, except on Saturday, when the Offices will bo closed at< 11*. si. JNO. KOBSON, Provincial Secretary. Provincial Secretary's Office, 10th March, 1885. mhlHml NOTICE, HIS HONOUR thoLlcutciinnt-Clovcrn- or has boon plensed to order Unit-the provisions of flection it of tlio "Mineral Aot, I8*H," shnll not havt* ofiect in tliat portion of the Province known as tho Electoral District of Cariboo. ByCommnnd, JNO. ROBSON, - Provincial Secretary. Provinoial Secretary's Office, (Ith March, 1885. mhlgwl PUBLIC HIGHWAYS. NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT. NOTICE IS HERKBY GIVEN THAT tho following Highways, 40 '<»<•'.«» width, aro hereby established, vln, Commencing at tlio iiuiiilcr Section post, common to Sections is and HO, on tho line between Townships 1) und 12; thonee duo enst, following tho quarter Section lino a distance of two miles, and having a width of '20 feet ou each side thereof. Also following .ho quarter Section line which pauses through the north half of Section 30, Township 12, and having a width of 20 feet on each side thereof. Lands nnd Works Department, TABLE Sho wine the Dates and P1mo«h of Courts of Asitxe, Nisi Print, mid Oyer and Terminer, for the rear 1885. . SPRING ASSIZES. (ON VANCOUVKIt ISLAND.) Victoria, Mondny, flth April. Nnnnlmo, Tuesday, 2nd June, {OS MAINLAND.) New West minster,.. Wednesdny, Oth May. Vale, Wednesday,271 h Mny. Kamloops, .....Mondny, lst June. Clinton, Monday, 8th Juuo. FALL ASSIZES, (ON mainland.) Richfield, ...Monday! uth Sept, Clinton Wednesday, Ittllh Sept. Kamloops, Mondny fit It Oct. Lytton, Monday 12th Oct. Yale Friday, mth Oct. New Westminster! Wednesday, Uth Nov. (ON VANCOUVEll ISLAND.) Victoria Mondny.......{Bird November. Nanaimo, Tuesday, 1st December. mhlHia:] NOTIOE. In the Estate of EUGENE BRA DBURY, deceased. 4LI. PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS ninilnst the Estate of the Into Eugene dbury must solid In their accounts to tho undersigned on or before tlie 15th April, I Mitt, and nll persons Indebted to snid Estate must pay the amounts of such indebtedness to the undersigned forthwith. E. A. JENNS, Administrator. New West,, llrd Marcli. 1885, intHinl asroTicB. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 00 days after date wc Intend mnking application to (ho Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchaso tho following described lands In New Westminster District: Commencing at a point about 1'4 miles east of Capo Roger Curtis on Bowen Island; tlicnco north 40 chains, cast .0 chains, south 40 chains, west 40 chnins to point of commencement, nnd eontulning IflO acres. New Westminstor, B. C\, Fob. 28th, 1885. ROYAL CITY PLANING MILLS CO. mh*nr_ (Limited.) Executors' Notice! I« ihe Estate of WARREN DeBECK, deceased, ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE nbovo Estate nro required to mako payment to Howard L. DeBeck, nl Iho offlco of tho Brunette Sawmills, within ono montli from this date: nnd nil persons having claims against tho said Estate nre required to present them for payment, with particulars of said claims, lo the said Howard L. DeBeck within one month from dnte. JOHN ARMSTRONG, WILLIAM A. MCKENZIE, Exocutors, Dntod this 27lh day of February, 188fi. __m_ IL General Groceries, Provisions, Dry Goods, Hats and Gaps, Boots and Shoes, . Hardware, Crockery, Tinware, ■- AND GENERAL DEALER, L'DMirSLil)ING,IU (iy%D F. KIMBLE, CITY BAKER AND Produce Dealer. Columbia St., New Westminster. sc3to J. BAGNALL, IMPORTER & MANUFACTURER OF AND AM, KINDS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, WILL VISIT THE MAINLAND, on a Professional Tour, and will bo happy to receivo and execute ordors for all kinds of Musical Instruments. Pianos and Organs tuned or regulated. Favors from the Mainland, forwarded through W. H. Keary, N. W., wfll re- ceivo prompt attention. jy28tc T. N. HlBBEN & CO. AND GENERAL DEALEItS IN TIIE many varieties of stook Indirectly connected with tho nbove, Hnving studied tlie best markets for tho pnut quarter of u century, economy In purchasing bus been attained by Importing In qunntltlcs direct from tho publishers nnd mun uf nctu rcrs, nnd uo pains is spared to keep n full and well-selected stock. Old Masonic Building, Goverment St. VICTORIA, B. C. -tarTho following Now Books'Just received: CuiiudIan Pictures, by Slnrqnls of Luriii'i Treasury of Soitm draw's In- rivalled Family Atlns. oc2!Ho WE HAVE JUST OPENED AT f.J.HIU COLUMBIA STREET (Centrally located for convenience of Ladies ordering), a Market to supply the Publio with nil kinds of Fresh, Salt and Smoked Fish. Game, Vegetables, Fruit, General Farm Produce, &o„ Where thero will always he found a good supply on hand. OOODS DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE to privato houses antl hotels, upon orders being left nt the ollice. We respectfully solicit the patronage Ct tho Public. tST Remember the stand—TffO DoOPg below Trapp Bros. WINDSOR k NELSON, Managers at Market. JAMES TAFFANDOLE, jlyoto Manager Fishing, "'j_lr_ "^5 NEW SCHEDULE —Of— —TOR— WHITE LABOR .BRITISH COLUMBIA. Overseers... ....$125 00 per month. Rook Foremen.. ..S3 fiO to (4 00 f d») Eartli Foremen... 2 BO to 3 50 "' • Bridgo Foremen.. 3 50 to 4 50 ." Bridge Carpenters, lst class " 60 " Bridge Carpenters, 2n3olass 3 00 i " Masons 2 50 to 3 GO " Stone Cutters.... 3 00 to 3 50 " Blacksmith*, lst class 3 60 " Blacksmiths, 2nd class 3 00 " Blacksmith Help, on 1 SO to 2 00 " Drlllera 2 00 to 2 25 Laborers.. 1 75 lo 2 00 " Hewers, 1st olass 3 60 " Choppers, lst class 2 00 to 2 60 " Scorers, lst class 2 50 " All outside labor 10 hours per day. All Carpenters to furnish their own Chest Tools. Alt Employees to find thcnwolvei Bed, Board and Lodging. Boarding Houses will be convenient along tho Line. Board—$5 por week. It will not be compulsory for Employ- cos to board in tho Company's Houses. Wages will be paid monthly, on the 10th of eaoh month. A. ONDERDONK, flKNIRAI. Man-DHL Orpior, ov thu Contractors, Canadian Pacifio Railway, Yule, Maroh I, 188.1.
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