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T^uve* CHINOOK Vol. HI. No. 30 SOUTH VANCOUVER, B.C.. CANADA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1014 Price 5 cents Fire-Fly, the Candidate's Steed, Gives Interview to the Press Big Sorrel Thoroughbred Owned by Up-lift Artiat, Who Will be Candidate in Ward Nine, Vents Grievances His name was Fire-Fly. He was a big tawny inaneel fellow and though his ribs sin me like- the' riffles e.n a well polished wash-board, he had seen better days. lie was a trifle eever in freiut anil he had a spavin and a ring bone, but hi- small Bat bones told thai he was from gemd stuck, thniigh now fallen upon evil elays. lie was thin, was Fire-Fly. sn thin that ynu could bang your hat on his hips���sn thin that a well forced chew nf tobacco wniild pass right through liim like a bullet. lie was short a shoe in front and limped perceptibly as by the cemetery at Mountain View he came at a forced trot under tiie line and whip of the candidate for municipal honors, As for the candidate, be was mounted nn the seat ul" a high cart, such a cart as ope will see; nn lhe back concessions in Ontario eluring muddy weather, a sulky, -nine call tlle vehicle. The candidate Wore a great coat of tlie same identical color as Fire- Fiy's name. The coat, though pulled well round his Kan person, failed t'e Covet a pair oi skinny knees, which formed an angle of forty-live degrees while either foot was extended eeut mi the shafts nf the cart. Like all reformers nf his ilk, '.he candidate's hair was long. His eye. were blue, bulging from sunken sockets, Tiie mouth was allowed tn h.mg���as did the lay rug���t'i facilitate, doubtless, thc heaving of the candidate which wa* in unisieii with that eif Fire- Fly, the scion nf a race of Kentucky th iroughbreds. Anon, the elriver threw fmni tin cart as the ..tittit turned into Eraser Sireet, sheets of printed paper which set forth that a meetin:,' of ratepayers would be held somewhere and at some time when the candidate and others would make lengthy aildresses on subjects dealing with wavs and means of correcting the present system. Before a steere een Eraser Street the equipage drew up. The candidate, stiffly climbed freun his high seat, throwing the lines into tlle mud, he t'���ek a deep breath, bolstered himself Up, and with an effort tn overcome the bang-doggedness e.f his personality, and with something of ihe appearance of one who elesires to do s 'llle deed ami get it over with, he entered the ilmirs eef an establishment which car- Tied a general line of groceries and provisions, ele * * "Neigh, neigh." heaved Fire-Fly when his master hail got inside. "Life is but an empty manger after all Here am I. foaled of good parents, with tiie best ble.od oi Kentucky in my veins, yet am I ii"t down ami nut. <iii, but fnr the comforts of sunn, pooi- stall and but for the sniff of "lie mine peck of oats before I ilie' "Would to heavens that I were nut of politics ami would i" heavens that tl'.is man umler whose ��hi|i I am forced te' travel over muddy mads were also out 'ei politics "My hit would have grass Upon il ,i this man Would but gee to work, I'.ut neigh, neigh, neigh, it's a nieeling here 1,,nighl ami Ceelar Cottage tomorrow night ami Collingw 1 die' inst night. Ami I nui-l haul him hither ami thither ami shiver in ibe eld while he inside make- coarse ii its e.f rcevi and council and does the up -lift stunt ie.r the scores of work ing me'ii who, liki mysi li are hungry, but who unlike' n y-ili are not engaged at any work." Again Fire-Flj heaved a greal smb. licked his nose, pul the one lone' i forward and proceeded. "II I could bul get si.nu' provender with which to Stuff my I r ban hielc. I wlllinglj Would cart this insufferable man about. But no oais and no hay and onlj a bit of straw gets on a Imrsc's nerve-. Of course, he t.eld nie this morning that this sort of thing Wouldn't last long and thai he would he elected to the council this year and that after that he wouhl be able to get me a nice stall at the Municipal Hall lie even promised me when I balked on the hill yesterday that if I would consent to go on that he wouhl try and sell me to the Municipal Hall after he was elected. He said that he could place his bones in an automobile and that he wouldn't have any use for me after he was elected, but I don't like these promises. Promises, preemiscs, promises. Last year he promised that he would be good to mc if be could get some graft. Hut he only got graft fnr a week or two and though 1 got a peck or two of oats then. I haven't had any since���only promises. "I wish he would get out eef that old league and get a jeeb senile place. Either that or get elected, because life is getting tei be more of a burden as days go by. "1 heard him argue yesterday with a Jewish merchant wdio sells grain and hay and the merchant threw him out of" the shop because he did not pay for the bale of straw he bought there for nie the other day. "Some times hc stops on the road to talk to a good looking stranger who drives a big automobile. I used to shy at automobiles but I don't anymore. The man in the automobile was saying, 'I'll get them, I'll get the suckers. I'll get the grafters and hoosierS. You're with muh, ain't yuh.' and all such talk as ihis. I thought the swell fellow was -man at lirst. but I've sickened uf him anymore for he's only a crank like my b..s-." -,, old Fire-Fly poured out his tail of woe. Suddenly the angular figure eef the proprietor of the outfit appeared in the door of the -Imp a slmrt distance ahead 'it the number nine' bool of a man was saying. ".Vote ior you? Pay nie for that bag of potatoes you bought here last week ami then come around ami ask tne fnr my vote!" Hut the candidate was unabashed He mail, a face at the shop-keeper, doubled up his thin stiff hanels ami shouted. "1 stand for the good of the working man." !!������ again mounted to his exalted position mi the cart, tunifil old Fire- Fly towards Bodwell Road ami as thej disappeared in the distance, the licavings nf driver and hnrse were punctuated now and then by the waving of a ihin arm which dropped aheiig the wayside dodgers advertising the meeting which would only bring fnr poor Fire-Fly one more night nf Borrow, hunger and tribulation. ti = DAVIE CARS RUN TO 52ND AVENUE Nexl Mi .inlay (December "'.hi the 11. C. Electric will extend the service of il- Davie Street ear- to Main Street and 52nd Avenue Tins extended run will be taken by every other car, those bearing even route number- beiiiK used fe.r the purpose. A special sign will be placed een these car- c.eiisist- ing of the yellow background ordinarily usee] for the Davie Street line with a red circle designating the special run. The Davie Sireet cars bearing eeihl route numbers will run to 25th Avenue as usual. I In the same date ail alteration will be made in the service on Bodwell Road, 'in weekdays car- on thii line will run from 6.35 to 10.04 a.m. and 2.54 te, 7.3K p.m. On Saturdays the nn erning service will be the same as ,,n week elays. but in the afternoon a service will be given from 2 54 to 11.30 p.m. The Sunday service "ii the Bodwell Road line will be freun ndort t,, 8.30 p.m. Iii planning the new schedule arrangements have been maele to time all Bodwell Road cars ^ei as tee meet the Davie Stic.', cars at 25th Avenue. FANCY DRESS a^collingwood I Hillcrest Liberal Association Latest Link in Local Democracy Th>- Fancy Dress Dance which Mr. Sam Williams anil Mi Murray gavi at tlle Bursill Institute was a great success. The hall was "pretty as a picture," gay with Hags and the new Scots have addeel much tee the comfort nf the place. Refreshments were terved. Many costumef were charming. The company included Mrs. Guy- er. Miss Je��sie Sutherland (Wild West), Mr. Bert Kent (Uncle Sam), Mr. Harrison, Mr. ami Mr-. Nelson, Mr. Leo Morris. Mr. VV. II. Draper. Misi Dot Stubbi (Night), Miss Me ma I Stubb- (Snow), Mi-s X'ira Vandott (Nurse), Mr. II. Guiver (Gondolier), Mr Sam Williams I Pier..11, Mrs. II. Guiver iSimw Queen), Mr. llitchin (Pierot); there were many others equally charming. Tlle music was excellent ami the whole affair much en- jnyeil. There is a pleasant social dance at the institute every Thursday and Miss Grace Goddard is making splendid progress with lur class of children who are learning "Folk Dances." 1.ivies Orchestra plays at Collingwood. Association Formed at Sixteenth Avenue and Main Street, When New Club is Given Name and Residence Facts and Fancies By "Observer" Cedar Cottage Snapshots Each week brings nearer the municipal elections ami present indications point tei a strenuous contest for the reeveship. What is the attraction? Thc welfare of the municipality? The honor of the position? Or the indemnity of $2,1X10? Whatever the attraction a plethora of candidates is promised, and there is a possibility of a "dark heerse" coming into the field at the last moment, in the hope that among a multiplicity of candidates there may be a chance to slip into the coveted office. V'es. he ran before. St Sr Sr It is probable that tlle whole of the present'council will seek re-election; because 1 believe the members of the council are all actuated by a desire to give the municipality the benefit of their precious experience. Hut. if they consider their own interests, or place personal comfort before the welfare of the municipality, 1 am inclined to think not one of tlle present council will run for office in January next. Because the coming year ;s ,4 ,- ing to be a troublous one. Members eef the council knnw it already; ami those courageous enough I" lace tiie trouble in store ner next year's council deserve tei be re-elected. it st # Personally I should imt blame member- of the presenl council if they decide tei give someone else a chance tn try iheir 'prentice baud at municipal administration. It is going t,. In- a very thankless task Money is bound t,, I,,, scarce; a tax sale will be an absolute necessity; ami the' number .ef ratepayers looking t" ihe council for re lief, either in tin- form nf work or groceries, will nol be -mall. Some .���ne may saj I am :i pessimist. My reply is ihat ii 1- better tn face facts | than ie, deceive one's -elf by false hope. \\ hai an Smith \ H' th,, 1.ul-'' That while .. ,u\e r anil the' 'ither inuni- cipalitli - i" Gi i ater Vancouvi 1 hai 1 ;, glorious futun then can be' no rjotibl nboul thai I ir the presenl they musl bc prepared to face hard tinu - The war in Europe, whether ii ends s,,,,n ,,r later, is ening to affect the tnoncj market of the world Ior years t., come, Consider for a moment what will be required by (he countries involved, at lhe conclusion ,'i ibe war. in rebuild towns ami cities now de- troyed, t,' re-establish industrij s now ruined ami t" equip new annus ami navies? Where will the money come fmni? Kr..m (he people wlm would itherwise invest money in thc municipalities of Canada. * * * If I am right iu my forecast it follows that lor sume years Smith Vancouver and other municipalities must be prepared to "live on themselves. Because it will be useless tei expect tei bo able lee burrow money from outside. That is the situation facing next year's council; .md it is jusl as will that the ratepayers and candidates for municipal office shouhl face it mew. * el" * 1 note that some of (he candidates have already started to talk abotrt "the municipalization of all works, establishment of factories and lost consideration to the interests e.f the working man of the municipality." All such talk is gallery play and it stamps the men who advance such arguments at the present time as impractical politicians. * * * The men who compose the councils eef Greater Vancouver during the next few years must be prepared tei face increased taxation and continued money stringency. They must be prepared to face a big reduction in the assessment of property and in bor- (Continued on Page 81 "King ami Empire" was the subject of an illustrated lecture given at Robson Memorial Church under the auspices of the Women's Missionary Society on Thursday evening eef this week, by the Rev. R. Hughes. Rev. Hughes having recently visiteel Bel- giuiu and other scenes where the clash eef nations is now going on. was able tn put more than ordinary interest into his patriotic address, which was heard by a large and appreciative audience. * * * A Debating Society, which promises high class entertainment for the thinking people of Cedar Cottage, has been formed by local talent found in Robson Memorial Church, meetings to be held every two weeks in the church. Mr. Parker has been elected president, ami Mr. Ralph Spooner secretary. The subject of this week's debate was : "Resolved. "That heredity has greater influence em life than environment." while other subjects'^ eqQal interest are em docket for discussion iu the near future. ele * * Under the auspices of tiie Cedar Cottage Political Equality League. Miss McWhinnie gave at her resilience on 35th Avenue a very successful tea and entertainment last week. Everybody had a jolly gee.nl time and the collection taken in Sweet Charity's name was a substantial one. The Political Equality League have been been able tn temporarily relieve with their good fund several cases of distress in Seeuth Vancouver and are working iiard to increase their funds. (In Monday of tin- week the lunch room ai Lord Selkirk School was opened, anil a wholesome Imt lunch servcel tn abeiut 1511 pupil-. Tims,' ����.,, could afford it paid five cents i.r a nutritious bowl eif soup, bread, meat stew, ami a delicious cup ot cocoa, while the children without money received ami appreciated iln- same ^ i f 1. Mrs McPhie supervised the inauguration of this excellent enterprise, ami by her wis, management wa- able i" materially assist in Bel ling the whi els I t'i,/ lunch room sue , sfully in in ition. * * * The' whist .hue- hehl in thc of Ward 2 Conservative Club on Fri- ,iv evening of la-t week was an evcnl njiiyeil bj aboul 50 gUl Its, ami W 1- a greal success socially ami financiallj Vftei ii,, ���-��� ime was finished and thc pri , - distributed there was an entertaining musical program, an adi 1 by Mr. R. C Hodgson, ami refreshments. Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. .1 .1 Johnson spenl several days in Chilliwack last week. al- 1 will east their vote ill her favor, since in her is found every qualification necessary for an ideal number eef the BC for hool board. Mr. Anderson, ol Kami, .,,;,-. guest at the home of Mr. and I'h,,-. Bell, Mr. and Street, have they will pr months. Mrs. Carr, of Fleming gone to Nanaimo where' obably remain for several Mr. Fred Leighton has rented his Kitsilano residence and with his wife and family will spend the winter months at his mother's home on Welwyn Sireet. St * ele The regular monthly meeting of the Women Voters' Association of Se.uth Vancouver was held on Friday the 27th at the home .ei Mrs. D. Wood, on 34th Avenue, with a spleneliel attendance of members and friends. After the business of the meeting was transacted, there were excellent addressS, .111 the subject of Domestic Science in the schools, given by Mrs. \rkley Martin and Miss Allen of the Domestic Science Department of South Vancouver Schools. A feature of the meeting was the beany endorsement bv the league of Mrs. Wood as a candidate at the coming election feer peisi- tiem of school trustee. Much enthusiasm was shown in her behalf by the large number of wottien present which will doubtless spread throughout ibe community. Every woman voter will support Mrs. Wood and it is confidently expected that most of the men The residence formerly occupied by- Mr. and Mrs. Kidd on 23rd Avenue will be used as the manse for Rev. Miller who, with his family, has recently arrived from Agassiz. to take charge of the Cedar Cottage Presbyterian Church. PORTLAND PRINTING COSTS LOCAL MERCHANTS TROUBLE AND ANXIETY Politics are being discussed with much vige.r throughout South Vancouver ami here and there political clubs ami associations are springing up. At Sixteenth Avenue anel Main Street, in the Hillcrest district, a Liberal association was , .rgaiiized on Tuesday of this week when a large' meeting was held in the e.ffices eef Messrs. Chandler anel Patterson. Suitable premises will be taken by tin- new club mi Main Street between Sixteenth ami Seventeenth Avenues, on the west side of the street. One eef the outstanding features of the formation t,i th,- new club is that ther.' were present at the organizing meeting at least three men who made public statements to the effect that Iheretofore they had never cast anything but a Conservative vote. They , expressed themselves, however, as being tired of tin- McBride Governmenl and its fruits. On tin- question ofl Federal peilitics, granted that Sir Robert Borden was possibly doing his best, they declared that unless Sir Reebert would lower the tariff on foul stuffs, that they would vote against him. They stated that the people of South Vancouver reduced to poverty by the fostering of a policy of non- production by McBride, vcrc being further bled by the Federal Government which stated that they had to render thirty per cent, of what they were forced to pay for foodstuffs in the form of a tariff which was only beneficial to a few big corporations in eastern Canada. terson; vice-president, Mr. E. Hige- Inw : secretary-treasurer, Mr. R. Preston; executive committee, Messrs. W. Gale. F. F. Jobiisinn. R. McCuaig, II. Harper, C. F. Edwards, W. H. Moore, II. Haley. A. Cline an.l M. Macdonald; delegates i" the Smith Vancouver central executive. Me-s-r-,. II. Patterson, R. Prest.in. \Y. Gale, Peter McCuaig, F. F. Johnston ami C. F. Edwards. LAURIER LIBERAL CLUB FOR THE FRASER SLOPE Will be Organized Wednesday Evening, Dec. 9, at 56th Avenue East Though South chant- usually are gee.eds right are times their there stray week- have Vancouver mer- palriotic and buy n the community when the best of us from the paths of virtue. Last eene of our friends decided t'i lome large peesters printed. The onler was placed in Portland, Oregon, if .'mi please. Of course the merchant got a shade cheaper price over there as the Portland printers arc harder up than the local men, and need the money. The poke came in when an effeirt was made to take the posters across the line. Here the customs officer stepped in and charged seeme $1().(X) duty nn the consignment. Me eral���Buy here, it costs less and does nieest good. That $16.(X) tariff duty wouhl have paid for a similar number of posters printed in any shop in Greater Vancouver. W. W. Robertson for School Trustee Mr. W. W. Robertson, the well- known violinist and business man has definitely announced bis intention i" run feer the School Board ihis vear. South Hill Liberals Meet South Hill Liberals met Tuesday night it the Municipal Hall fm- the transaction e.f routine business The following report of tlle meeting appeared in the Vancouver press: That Liberalism is in a healthy con- elition in the City of Vancouver and surrounding municipalities, was indi- eateel last evening, when an enthusiastic meeting was held in the offices ref Messrs. Patterson and Chandler, Sixteenth Avenue and Main St.. for the purpose of forming a Liberal Association. The nffice was crowded and after some discussion it was decided to form an association under the name of the Hillcrest Liberal Association of Semth Vancouver. Everyone present joined, and it is expected that soon the association will have a membership list that will equal any in Vancouver. Suitable club rooms will be established on Main Street, and it is expected that the next meeting will be held there. Discussion centred on the "Back to the Land" movement. Several of tin' members pointed mit tlle necessity of a sensible land policy, and the land policy advocated by tiie "Sun." was ' heartily endorsed The meeting also expressed its appreciation of th,- "Sun." with regard to putting the land question before the people. Several of tin- members also attacked the Canadian Hanking Act, and also the ernment's |ie,siii,,n in connection ilu- Dominion Trust Company's jii ,^it, irs. Officers were elected for the 1- follows: 11,,11. president, Sir frid Laurier; president, Mr 11 The name of that great statesman, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, will be perpetuated in the formation of a political association in the Fifty-sixth Avenue elistrict when the Liberals will gather ' Wednesday night next at the home of ' Mr. James Robertson. 120 Fifty- sixth Avenue East. Liberals residing in the community have expressed the wish that the new- club shall be named after Sir Wilfrid himself. The policy will be put forward at the next meeting ejf the Seeuth Vancouver Liberals to give the name of a great Liberal statesman to each 'if the new associations throughout the district. Thus we may have such names as these for new bodies to be organized in the years to ce.mc : The Cobden Liberal Association, the Lloyd-George Liberal Association, the Asquith Liberal Association, the Fielding Liberal Club, the Oliver Mowat Liberal Association, tlle Tom Greenley Liberal Association or the Gladstone Club. And don't forget the G. M. Murray- Club. gov- with de- yeai Wil- l*:.t- Bravo! Felix Penne You have clearly proved that Vancouver is no place for such disloyal unpatriotic "hobos" as disgraced the Colonial Theatre a week or two ago. On Sunday night Mr. J. Francis Bursill. better known as "Felix Penne.'' our own Collingwood patriot, had the Colonial Theatre���result, a masterly address by Donald Downie���a splendiel tribute to Lord Roberts by Prof Alexander���tine violin solo by Mr. Chas Ward���wonderfully clever sung by Miss Redfern. a crowded, delightful patriotic audience and a nice little sum feer the new Sets of the Collingwood Library���Bravo Collingwood. li wiil be remembered by many that ,11 two occasions the Women's Musical Club of Vancouver have- given a concerl .it the Collingw,,ml Institute. Mr. J. Francis Bursill has received 1 lettei from Mr-. Akhurst saying that the Women's Music.-,1 Club .-.ill again ,-,,iii, 1,, Collingwood early iu the new ycai A great treat may be looked forward to as the club al�� aj - -oves a iin, programme, splendidlj interpret- KNOTTY' PROBLEM FOR EMPEROR WILLIAM TWO GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 19'.* EVERY TIME YOU MAKE PURCHASES From these FIRMS Y OU WILL BE SATISFIED DEALER IN HAY. GRAIN and FEED POULTRY SUPPLIES W. T. HALL (Successor to Donaldson & McDonald) 4285 MAIN STREET Phone Fairmont 1514 Terms Cash 0 RDER Your MEATS From The Family Butcher at the Sanitary Shop today. Telephone Fairmont 1634 Anderson's Market J. E. Anderson, Prop. 4192 MAIN STREET U SHOULD PATRONIZE THE CITIZENS That helps protect your home in war time and not force them out of business by buying from the alien. HONEST PRICES. HONEST WEIGHT At Main St. Fish Market 4131 MAIN STREET The Bonnie Purple Heather Sandy thinks He sees guid times in store for British Columby efter the next eleckshun s INGER SEWING MACHINE South Vancouver Branch Machines Rented, Exchanged and Repaired Needles, Oils and All Parts Agent for "CANADA'S PRIDE" Malleable Range, $1.00 down and $1.00 per week 409S MAIN STREET, Cor. 25th Ave. Phone Fairmont 1548 A. F. McDonald A TELEPHONE Fair. 720 for NGUS PLUMBING :: HEATING ELECTRICAL REPAIRS A SPECIALTY No order too large or too small for prompt service V ERY BEST OF TAILORING UP TO DATE J. & H. FERGUSON The Main Street Ladies' and Gent.'s Tailors 3834 MAIN STREET (Nr. 23rd Ave.) Phone Fairmont 2489 E XPRESSING and HAULING B. R. GRAY 42 TWENTY-FIFTH AVE. EAST Furniture, Piano Moving and Bxpress Work. Work promptly attended to and our prices are right. Phone: FAIRMONT 601 M RS. ARMOUR 25 Doctor of Electricity years experience Removing Diseases and their Causes SPECIAL TREATMENTS. MASSAGE Appointments can be made for Treatment in your own home. Terms on Application Residence: 3837 MAIN STREET (Cor. 22nd Avenue West) 0 NLY THE BEST OF MATERIAL USED IN REPAIRING YOUR BOOTS AND SHOES AT MY STORE. JOHN STEPHEN 3324 MAIN STREET Satisfaction Guaranteed. Prices Right N ONE BETTER ! TRY LIBBY'S GROCERY 6404 MAIN ST. (Cor. 50th) For FIRST CLASS PROVISIONS FLOUR AND FEED, Etc. Give us a trial and be convinced of quality and quantity. All Orders promptly delivered. Try our special Ceylon Tea. Leave your address and have our solicitor call for your order. E VERY Man should patronize Antiseptic Cleaning and Pressing Co. Manager - F. W. RIGBY 2900 MAIN ST. (Cor. 13th Ave.) Guaranteed Best Work only Reduced Prices. Goods called for and delivered PHONE FAIRMONT 812 Open > a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 9 p.m. 'OUR CHRISTMAS PURCHASES Y ��� OF CANDIES. TOYS, FRUITS ^ AND GROCERIES should be made at my Store. Buy a Box ot Chocolates lor a Xmas Present CIGARS A SPECIALTY Santa Claus arrived at my store on the ISth of November and I have everything needed for Xmas Mrs. A. Grossland 4520 MAIN STREET Weel freens, here we are again. It's iu a wecki ii..., gin lasl I wrote an' in the meantime I>>ts ������' history has been made. It'i ii"' my intenthun tae refer tae ihe war iii tins itory���yaer opeenyini .ne- pretty weel like my ain, an' ii wuel sine nae- uiefu' purpose referrin' iae- ii here. War's abroad an' in a short time we'll Ik- haen "ar here���ii we hinna K"t it a'ready. I've- nae doobt yaell a' he follow in' lln- elae-ns ���>' lhe varinus COoncils in their attempt tae cope wi' iln poverty an' distress we hae richl lure in the lo-ca'd "Gairden <>' Canaela." Poverty, eliel I lay���yea. verily, as the minister wud say���poverty ui' a capital P. There's lot! o' folkl silent een the subjeck, haoever, vainly hug- gin1 the idea that hy tryin' lae Inish lieing up they'll he enabled tae keep up the price <e' the real estate they were stuog leu- iu the boom times. The sillier they get that fuleisli idea oot their mind lhe belter it'll be- for themsels an' ihe puir folk who at the present time are peyin' through the Stumick for lhe robbery that went een ill years gone by. While the cooncils are tryin' in their ain wey tae relieve the situashun tae the best o' their ability or disability��� it'> realized by yin an' a' that even what they're daen is a fleahite tae what rightly should be done tae preserve the manhood an' womanhood o1 this city. By tbe wey the cuttin' o1 wages o' city officials, polismen an' firemen, in my opeenyin, is naethin' less than a j darned, dirty, mean eleckshun dodge; hooever. frae what I can see, it's mare than likely tac act like a boomerang. Por the sake o' a paltry twa or three bunder dollars, Ihey set aboot stirrin' up strife among the civil servants, in the hope that by see doin' they'll catch the votes o' some o' they disgruntled ratepayers who at a' times hae a speerited animosity agin city officials in general. Hooever, I've nae doobt the firemen an' polismen 'II tak their ain wey o' settlin' that, an' jist you watch if some day lhe ratepayers elinna regret the rotten, miserable, mean action taken by thc city faitbers. If thc twa heavenly twins owre in Victoria had hae done it I wud hae had nothing tac say���they fellies are liable tae dae onything���except the richt thing. Hooever. straws show hoo the win' blaws, an' while wan can hardly realise that Hogmanay is only twa or three weeks off���thc fact 0 the activity o' the aforemenshuned (civic rulers wud let yae ken that the eleckshuns are near at baund. Frae what can be learned in con- versasbun. signs are that we're gaun tac hae the usual excitement up herein Sooth Vancoover. If the Germans intend tae tak warlike steps agin Sooth Vancoover, they bad better leave off until the eleckshuns are owre. for if they should happen tac appear when an eleckshun meetin' wis skalin'���weel we'd gie them some o' their barbarism back again. As usual, I expect we'll bc treated tae a hale lot o' talk aboot the extravagance 6' the cooncil in regaird tae this thing an' the ither thing, an' tbe fellies wi' tlie big chunks o' unproductive real estate '11 bc busy explain- in' tac the workin' man hoo that his taxes are faur owre high an' that if they were reduced lie wud be faur better off an' a lot mare d������el nonsense o' that sort. I've heard it often said by some o' Ihey soshylist an' labor fellies that the workin' man's worst enemy wis himsel���an' I've often thocht mysel, though T hae nae use for the dividin up idea, that they werna faur wrang. Yaell a' remember that some o' the maist ardent Gold supporters o1 last year were workin' men. The main plank o' Gold's platform wis the res- clndln' o' the contract for the pavin' o' Main Street . While a'most everybody could unnerstaun Mr. Gold's oppeisishun in regaird tae pavin' o1 Main Street���yet ii teemed tae me a'theglther strange hoo the workin' men in general, an' especially ihcm that looked tac thc cooncil tor providin' them wi' work, coulel support Iiis candidature. The candidate in his ain wey tell them o' thc expense 0* the scheme��� the tremendous amounl ee' money involved���but I never heard him yet tell his audience <>' the Insignificant amount that wud be peyed in taxation by the workin1 men in general. Hooever at eleckshun time a curious kin' ee' feelin' pervades thc atmosphere, an' the workin' men, carried awa by flowery speech, make themsels believe (hat economy practised in holdin' hack necessary improvements wud be the best means o' providin' them wi' constant work through the year. It soonds curious but it wis borne o.it in fac>t when Gold an' bis pals were elected tae the cooncil. What happened? Immediately thc cooncil wis elected the pavin' job wis stopped an' the men hied themsels up tae thc municeepal hall. The men that had voted for Gold an' less taxa- shun bad actually voted themsels oot o' a job. Noo I've nae doobt thc same argy- ments '11 be trotted oot in thc comin' campaign, an' the workin' men in general should be wary. Why should the ratepayers, those who own a paltry thirty-three fit lot, object tae an increase in their rates if by so doin' it should be thc means o' providin' work in improvements that itherwise wudna be done. It's often been a conundrum tae me why the workin' man should mak sic a kick at an increase o' fifty cents or a dollar on an average tax bill o' a- boot ten dollars, when yae think that in another wey he's bein' taxed, day in an' day oot, easily three times that amount on the very necessaries o! life ���an' never says a word. Dae yae ever realize that hardly an' article comes in the hoose in the shape O1 eatables withoot haen tae pey a tax on it. While the province has bun boosted lhe world owre as bein' the Gairden o' Canaela. iln- fail remains that we import twice as much as we pfo- duce tae provide us wi' oor common everyday wants. While ihey talk o' ilu rich Fraser Valley an' a' iln- ither valleys in the haunds o1 the speculators, ii wud seem as if ihey were eewrc rich lae- mak ihe- '���' in the common, maltter-o'-facl wey o' producin' < >< .r daily wants. \-. I saiel a'ready, a'me.si everything We eat lias lae be imported an' yel we hae lae' pey a lax on them. I've often wondered why ihe work- in' men o' this pie,tin,-, should remain silenl iii faee e,' jjc a rotten condeeshun o' things. The eeieiiH'ils can emly provide workup tac the limit o' their resources, which is peyed for by the ratepayers in taxation. Here we hae a government that collects taxes on food, cluihin'. machinery, an' almost everything we need for oor daily wants an' in the promoshun ee' industry. The Heavenly Twins owre at Victoria again draw immense rentals frae timber, lishin', minin' an' ither licenses. The huge natural resources that yince belonged tac the province hae been ruthlessly squandered iu order, as Bowser said, "tbat the speculators should get a chance." We as workin' men are peyin' taxes on oeer daily bread���an' we get absolutely naethin1 in return���if we ex cept the li< .11. >r o' haen sic a nice pair o' gentlemen sich as McBride an' Bowser workin (?) for us. At a time like this when Vancoover i- in a state o' bankruptcy, the premier Comes an' tells us tae "hae confidence." 1 elinna think there's anither place in the whole wide world where sic a i Iicshun ei' ihings wuel lie allooed tae prevail as we bae richt Here in Vancoover. Tlnv sav this depression bas been Caused" by'lhe war. RATS! The war has been a Geiilse-nil lac they fellies ill helpin' lae- cover up llie sliukin' mess ihey hae be en responsible for puttin' thc province In. 11....ever. I ihouldna pit it that wey, either, b'e.r it wis the same workin' nun that voted themsels oot o' a job in South Vancoover that voted McBride an' bis piratical crew intae of- fii.-. Comin' events east their large shadows afore, an' it's gettin' plain that llle folk are beginnin' lac waukeu up an' cominencin' lac realize lhat they ran only chenge the condeeshun they are now in by sendin' tliey beggars aboot their bizness. Let us a' hope lhat tbe object lesson wi-'ie- gettin' in Vancoover the noo 'II mak us vow that when the lime comes���an' U let it be soon��� we'll wipe tiie blot oft the face o' fair Uriiish Columby in allowin' sic a pair o' political misfits, as McBride an' lie,user are, tae any longer represent us. Wi' the Kaiser an' his gang under lock an' key an' Dickie an' Wullie slowed awa in some undiscovered ceerner o' thc earth���Gee whiz! nor cup o' happiness wud be fu'. Yours through the heather, SANDY MACPHERSON'. Japan and the War Why Japan Welcomes Participation in the Present World Conflict By E. BRUCE MITFORD, F.R.G.S. Germany has professed to regard as unnatural the alliance of what the Kaiser once named "Thc Yellow Peril" with the European powers arrayed against her. Apart from the fact that another "scrap of paper," to which both Japan and Great Britain were signatories, demanded the former's intervention, Mr. Mitford here shows bow Germany's eastern policy has justified Japan in welcoming an opportunity for retribution. msiderable loss, Japan had won from ,,������.��� the (.(lilla. (if (h.;t p , �� hina.the great fortress ol Port Ar- bition ln ������ Far Kast is itc in ac Nearly two deeades ago, the- War Lord of Europe launched his "mailed fist" aginst helpless China��� in chastisement for the murder of two German missionaries. Not content with Ibis exploit, hc went out of bis way to add insult to injury he had previously inflicted upon Japan. It was chaaracteristlc of German statecraft to make twej enemies where one mighl have sufficed. Today this same characteristic, largely' displayed, seems destined to bring to ruin the whole edifice of "blood and iron." In the Far East, at all events, where the methods of its upbuilding were the most flagrant of all, the process of dissolution promises to be both rapid and complete. Since 1S95, the Kaiser has been, to an extent which only those win, have lived among them can realize, the bete noire of the Japanese. In that year, by the instrument cynically called lhe "Peace" of Shimonoseki, three European Powers combined lo inflict on I thc Island Empire a grievous and hitler wrong. By force of anus, and at considerable 1 C thur���in Japanese eyes, the chief fruit of the war undertaken by the Mikado's government to rebut for ever the Chinese claim to the suzerainty of Korea. Japan proposed, hut Germany disposed. Of that unholy coalition which robbed ber of llle sweets of victory, Germany is believed to have been the moving spirit. Any power posted at Porl Arthur (it was urged by the interveners) would constitute a menace to Chinese indepen- ence toee strong tei be permitted. Such was the "friendly advice" eif the Three Powers lei Tokyo, The Japanese people Seethed with indignation���below the surface; hut there was no olher way than that to which force majeure pointed so ruthlessly. The policy which underlay the Three-Power Intervention was soon revealed. Within three years of tin- expression eef their solicitude feir the independence and integrity of China. Germany had established herself at Kiao-chau. and Russia at Port Arthur. Great Britain, too. secured a lease of nearly 3(H) square miles of territory about tlie Hay of Wei-hai- wei. This last, intended as a counter stroke tn the Russian move across thc Gulf, was justified apparently on thc ground that two blacks make a while. It proved as futile in the one respect as it was indefensible in the other. Roth Russia and Germany set about the conversion of their "leased" territories into fortified bases, with every suggestion of permanent occupation. The best use Britain could find for her new possession was to make of it a summer station for her China fleet. Better than the fortification of Chinese territory was tbe alliance with Japan. Better from both British and Chinese points of view, to the wounded spirit of the Island Power it was as balm in Gilead. Up to that moment, the thoughts of tbe Japanese, as they watched the partition of China proceeding tinder their very eyes��� and at tlie instance of those Powers who had set so much store by the principle of Chinese integrity���may better be imagined than described. So much for the injury. The insult was administered by the Kaiser in person. In the never-to-be-forgotten speech with which he sped the German squadron on its mission of divine vengeance to Kiao-chau. Japan was specifically included as the appropriate object of European enmity. In swollen periods the War Lord invited thc whole Western world to unite against a common foe. Civilization sttod in danger from tbe Yellow race. Xo one supposed that China was capable of imperilling the safety of the West. Assuredly, the Kaiser did not. It was at Japan lhat he meant to strike. So thc Land of thc Rising Sun was labelled "Enemy of Christendom." Thus ilid the Kaiser, by blatant invocation of thc "Yellow Peril," seek to compass the destruction of the Power he had already wronged. To such ,i project there could have been, at the time, no more effective retort than the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. But it was not the only one. The Oriental, if slow, is thorough in bis revenge. His mills���like God's���grind in the end exceedingly small. In a statement made by Baron Kato in lhe Japanese Diet on September 5, it was. made clear that Great Britain had requested Japan's assistance, in the Par Eastern theatre, under the terms of the Angle.-Japanese Alliance. With lhat invitation Japan willingly complied as, indeed, shc was bound to do. The terms of tlle Treaty of 1905 have reference to "the regions of Eastern Asia and of India," and the two contracting parlies bind themselves to take action in agreement for thc maintenance of their interests in those regions. Though Japan's participation in the Great War was clearly a matter ������'' duty, it must have been with peculiar pleasure that her statesmen listened l.e the .-all. That it should fall to the Power win. hael suffered both insult and injury at Germany's hands tee pull eurdance with the fitness of things. With a line sense of "pe.etic justice," llie Note handed to llie German -Ambassador in Tokyo was couched in terms almost identical wiih those of Germany's Note to Japan in 1895���thc same expression! of solicitude feir China's integrity; the same friendly tendering of "advice." For tlie Kaiser il must have been a bitter pill that the "Yellow anil heathen" l'eewcr against whom he sought iu 1897 te, rouse the Western world, ihoujd be uniting with olher Christian nations to ren- eler lor ever impossible thc plan of a Prussian hegemony. Por all that, it is permissible to hope thai thc keen humor which underlay thc Japanese Note was altogether lost on 'he heavy intellects ai ihe Wllhelmstrasse. The- masterstroke of Japanese policy followed hard on tbe heels t( '.he ultimatum. It was the announcement thai Kiao-chau, after ils cap- lure from Germany, was to be restored tee China. The Sects wcre instan- laneeius. Nothing remained for the propagators of suspicion and prejudice hut to sink into a shameful silence. The nets of the fishers in troubled waters dropped empty from their hands. To the enemies of Japan it seemed incredible; the worid at larire was amazed. Here was not in-j - ��� t, but sacrifice; not aggrandisement but magnanimity. It was not war, but i! was magnificent. At a single stroke ���a stroke not of the sword, but of tlie pen���it brought lo nothingness the labors of those (and they are many) who have for years been striving to make friction between the two branches of the Yellow Race. China in the past has had her quarrels with Japan���mainly thc result of her own obstinate misunderstanding of her neighbor. Japan has now dug wide and deep a grave in which that dead past may be buried. It is the dawn, in the distant East, of the new- era���which, we hope, the downfall of Prussianism will herald in the West ���when "there will be no more war." That Japan, as leader of thc Orient, should have taken this splendid step was as it should be. Has not her veteran minister, Count Okuma, de- lined her mission as that of raising into new life "the two ancient civilizations" of China and Korea, and, thereafter, of bringing into a harmonious whole thc civilizations of East and West? 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On the sceirc of that il! passion, men still picture the horrors of a titanic conflict between East and West. The two, they say, can never meet; they are as the poles apart. Let us therefore resist every effort to bring them together. Nay more; let us of the West keep the East for ever under our feet. So shall we secure ourselves (for we are outnumbered), our precious "standard of living," our still, more precious trade. That is the policy of selfishness, of unworthy pride. of moral death. Was the world indeed made for the West alone? Or for all nations, Creeds and tongues?; Is not the principle for which Armageddon is now being fought that of "live and let live?" And, that grand principle lieing established, and sealed and hallowed hy much blood, is it not t.e apply tei the East as against the West? No; if Right is to prevail in this great struggle, against Might��� as it will prevail���it musl prevail, not in Europe alone, but the world over. 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"Dog eat dog," has been McBride's policy for the people of liritish Columbia. We are in the hands of railroad corporations, banks and land monopolists. We have as serious a condition of landlordism as mir forefathers have ever known. Tbe time is ripe for the Government to bring forward a foeitl production policy for British Columbia. We cannot continue indefinitely to "reap where we have not SOWTI." IK ./ NICE KETTLE OF FISH [CHARD McBRIDE and the editor of the O "News-Advertiser" have been grabbed where the hair is short by the executive of the Richmond District Liberal Association who at a recent meeting passetl a resolution criticizing the Government for {ailing to put into effect any policy which would assist to place British Columbia upon a self supporting basis. The Liberals in their resolution referred to the gift of liritish Columbia to the Imperial Government of a consignment of canned fish, regretting that our contribution was not of the substantial character of those of the sister provinces. Keferenccs to the fish contribution merely led up to this statement in the resolution: "That we regret tbat the Provincial Government has not in the past and is not now encouraging any policy of food production. That we regret the terrible unemployment situation at present existing in the cities of the Province and that we urge upon the Provincial Government that the question of land development be taken up and that other methods of production be encouraged that the province may, by being self supporting, be transformed into a real link of Empire." In a five-column statement in the "News-Advertiser" of December 2, Sir Richard has made answer to the criticism of the Richmond District Liberal Association and has endeavored to explain that the fish contribution was perfectly in order. He gives us the reports of scientists to prove that there is as much nourishment in a pound of fish as there is in three pounds of bread. The Premier concludes his statement with a promise that the government is about to take up a land settlement policy and he absolutely scolds the Liberals of Richmond for their audacity in taking any interest whatsoever in thc public affairs of this Province. Following up the remarks of the Premier the editor of the "News-Advertiser," in his issue of December 3, charges the Richmond Liberals with passing "a slanderous resolution." Though the Premier has seen fit to write a five-column letter in answer to the resolution, the "News-Advertiser" suggests that the Liberals have another meeting for the purpose of blotting it from the records of the association. The "News-Advertiser" confines its criticism to the introductory portion of the now famous document. It attacks the Liberals for "decrying Fraser River salmon," pointing out that the Richmond people should be more loyal to their river. The Liberals of Richmond do not take issue with Sir Richard McBride, either upon the food values of canned salmon or upon the quality of the gift of British Columbia. We have the best salmon in the world and we're proud of it. We are proud that we were able to furnish the Imperial Government witli a few tons of our product and Sir Richard will agree with us when we say that tlie people of British Columbia are prepared to double or treble tbat gift. Notwithstanding all this, our food gifts to tbe Empire at this time must be confined to canned salmon. Little Prince Edward Island has given 100.000 bushels of oats; Quebec. 4,000,(XKJ pounds of cheese; Ontario, 250,000 bags of Hour; Manitoba. 150,000 bags of flour Saskatchewan, a ship load of horses and Alberta a half million bushels of oats���all products of the land and the labor of those Provinces. Our gift was fished from tbe vast waters of British Columbia by yellow labor and manufactured by yellow labor. One hundred years ago our waters teemed with salmon antl though a profligate Government may mortgage or give away all tlie lands and forests and other natural resources of British Columbia, tbe possibilities are that a hundred years hence we may again, if need be. fall back upon the salmon, though the yellow man even then may have a monopoly of snaring him out of the deep. Though our population be small, we imported in 1913, according to tbe 1 Ion. Price Ellison's returns $30,000,000 worth of food products. Tbat i.s why we have more poverty in British Columbia cities today than elsewhere in Canada; that is why we have this terrible unemployment problem; that is why we have collapse of Dominion Trust companies and financial institutions; that is why distress and suicide walk our Province hand in hand. We are a young country indeed, as Sir Richard points out, but as we are old enough to raise our own premiers, we should by this time be in a position to at least feed ourselves. REGARDING EGAS SHARKS IN war times the loan diark comes in for his own. Individuals and governments, financially crippled, fall a ready prey to the closely knit iik--.Ii nf the Shy- lock. Today in Vancouver we have llie loan shark, and he i- waxing fat under the very eye nf the government. One shrewd American who arrived here this spring wiih SJO.iO) in cash has boasted that by making judicious loans be lias increased his pile by fifty per cent, already���and though he still has $10,000 mil, be In.Ids securities valued at $100,000 against lhat $10,000. so be is nut worrying. Failure of the banks to extend the usual lines of credit lo legitimate business has given the loan shark a large hand in the lending business. Many cases may be cited where he charges sixty per cent, per annum. Many in Iheir extremity give up willingly to tlie shark. Alberta believes that the loan shark is a menace to society antl upon the outbreak of the war the necessary steps were taken to prohibit him from taking bis pound of flesh. The following is from the Innisfail "Province," a Conservative newspaper: "The warning has gone out from Premier Sifton in no uncertain terms, that no loan companies will be permitted to make use of present war conditions for the purpose of renewing loans for long terms at advanced rates of interest. The premier wrote a personal letter to a large loan company operating in the province, informing them that a copy of a letter to a client, in which distinct advantage of war conditions was being taken, had accidentally fallen into his hands, and assuring them tbat they were courting early disaster by such methods." M BY THE WAY @ "LET Tlli- VANCOUVER bar-r.e.ims remain open," savs the council, "the tangle foot i- geeml for tbe unemployed." �� * �� EVERY RATEPAYER in South Vancouver has a working partnership in the Province uf liritish Columbia. The proper development of this province would automatically d" away with all the poverty antl want in South Vancouver. Put lhe ratepayers watch wilh apparent satisfaction lhe operations of the real male actors wlm are running the Province intei bank ruptcy. * * * ONE < ��� !���' THE BEST ways of insuring good governmenl for British Columbia would be for tbe ratepayers of ilu- city ami tin- municipalities ui Poinl Grey i" demand amalgamation. Witli the formation nf a Greater Vancniiver there woulil be an organized city which would set at defiance legislation which drives half the population int<> ilu- ranks of the unemployed. 4 >5 4 MR. BOWSER is Napoleonic unly insofar as bis political strategy goes. Xapnleun, before Waterloo, batl it in mind to keep the allies divided. He wanted to beal Blucher, then turn and smash Wellington. But j lie was out-manoeuvred. Similarly, Bowser would keep Siiuih Vancouver's 30.000 population segregated. Point Grey is also kept apart. The city is kept in 'another department. When he wants to accomplish anything he sets South Vancouver at defiance���South Vancouver having no means of redress���soft soaps the Mayor of Vancouver, cuddles tbe followers in Point Grey antl gets away witb whatever plans he has arranged. * * * A LITTLE MORE starvation and Mr. llowser anil his mannikin Sir Richard will be driven further to the bush than the people of Xew Brunswick have driven our old college chum, the grafting Premier Flemming. �� �� �� ALVO VON ALVENSLEBEN always bail a partiality for waterfrontages. His sign boards may be found looking out upon many little harbors in the islands of the Gulf. He owned a sub-division at Ganges Harbor. He also owned property near the harbor at Victoria. If he could have bought the navy yards at Esquimalt he likely would have turned the property into industrial sites. TIME FIGHTS ON THE SIDE OF THE MAN WHO DOES HIS BEST. * �� �� THEY'RE AT IT in the city this year! The CHINOOK predicted that last year's municipal fireworks in South Vancouver was merely . the leven which was bound to spread to other municipalities. * * 4 OF COURSE A dignified imperial M. P. and a fighting parson lend respectability to the cause of the insurgents of Vancouver, but it's pretty much the same stir-up that we suffered in South Vancouver last year and survived with flying colors. * * �� THAT PL'RLICITY department they have organized at the City Hall seems to be pretty'much of a joke. If the City would pay for the services of a Stenographer to assist Mr. I. D. Carson at the Industrial Bureau there is little question but that better results couhl he had antl several thousands of dollars yearly saved. * * * THERE IS NO DOUBT but that thc present City- Market is a tlisgrace to Greater Vancouver. The place should be condemned by Ihe health department. All the municipalities of Greater Yancouver would do well to co-operate in the construction of a public market policy. The high cost of living has ceased to be a joke. A system of conveniently located, well managed public markets in Greater Vancouver wouhl be of vast relief to the working man. 4 4 , OF COURSE THE Water Slreel fruit monopoly people woulil knock any such proposition. 4 # * THE GOVERNMENT of Manitoba has seen lit dining war time to close all the bars at seven o'clock, but tbe statesmen iu the Vancouver city council wouhl not put such a suggestion up lo Premier McBride. * # * IT WAS NEVER intended that a municipality should either he a charitable institution, an employment agency or a concern for tbe protection of big property owners. 4 4 4 PROSPECTS ARE good for a mild municipal election in South Vancouver. The time is at hand when the ratepayers are beginning lo learn that if they want their interests protected they have to go above the reeve and council. SUCCESS IN LIFE Depends on the use you make of your natural abilities. 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A sack weighs from 15 to 20 lbs. Vim pay Mr these in nine cases out of ten. Water and sacks will give you no heat. DIETHER COAL is sold with a city weigh ticket guaranteeing net weight ill loads 'if two tons and up. Ring for trial load- L. M. DIETHER Seymour 552, 553 COAL CO. LTD. Your hens will lay all winter il you get your Poul'ry Supplies (rom us PRATT'S POULTRY REGULATOR WILL PRODUCE - - THE EGGS - - F. T. VERNON'S MOUNT PLEASANT FEED STORE 255 Broadway East (cor. Kingsway) Phone Fairmont 180 IT LS A MATTER of great satisfaction for the men who at present preside over the destinies of British Columbia to see family rows in thc various municipalities. You see this local strife obscures tlie workings of Messrs. McBride and Iiowser. Fogs the real issue, so to speak. $e.oo per Ton Delivered Phone Seymour 1441 Our celebratetl washed nut coal will remain at $5.00 per ton delivered', for the time being, although some of our local competitors have tried to secure some of the coal but have failed, this apparently speaks feer itself. ' 26 Years in Victoria " KIRK & CO. 929 Main Street !WV��J The Important Matter of Choosing Your Dentist Good Teeth necessary to health "Cheap" dentistry the most expensive What are "Nature teeth"? Advice free "The Last Word in Dentistry." CHERE is nothing see important to your health and efficiency as the matter with" your teeth. Sound, useful, beautiful teeth should be yours���teeth lhat enable you to bite, chew and smile in comfort Decayed teeth cause, not only continual inconvenience, but permanent ill-health. It is your duty lo yourself lo economize in other ways so that you may secure teeth that look natural, feel natural and per- leirm the functions which Nature allotted to those important members. TTnHEREFORE you should choose your dentist with great care. It is poor V-- economy to buy "bargain teeth." Inferior dentistrt���poor materials little Knowledge and less care���costs but little less than the right kind even at the beginning, and certainly is much more expensive in the long run. X EMPLOY only the most modern methods, the greatest care and skill and the bes materials. Lad, individual case is carefully studied. When I lit you with my "Nature teeth" Ihey look, fit and feel like the ones Nature gave vou. And you will find my prices no higher than those of ordinary dentists. GOME in and allow me to examine your mouth, advise you and give you my estimate of the cost. Tins will involve no obligation" whatever. ��� Make up your mind now to see to those teeth, Then call, phone or write to n e now making appointment for examination. ' The New Standard Bank Bldg., Richards and Hastings Second Floor Entrance Room 212 Phone Sey. 4 6 7 9 No Gas or Harmful Drugs Used "You Suffer No Pain" GUARANTEE I HERKHV GUARANTEE that all dentil work perform.-,] by me will be absolutely painless. If tbe slightest twinge of nan s enerfanMrl hv th. , .,,: .1 ansoiuteiy to me, or if any has bee,, pai.lf it will be i���s,��,��|, ".fi^d. ' '"��nCy ""d be Paid HpnIfo^��hp.y5drof TEn'^^^I." W Tl "I !i!ling wi" reraain in *���*��'��' <���d,. "THE Unnsn.i ~ ^ S^S^tww^ OPEN EVENINGS "TIM MODERN DENTIST SATURDAY. DECEMBER S, 1914 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK FIVE Who Exposed the Graft ? THE B.C. 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Sil i - mad ambition seized your brain, Auld Satan's ln-lel ye feer hi- ain, He's gi il j e ii"". wi' micht an' main, \\ i-.li. ..- .i d eot; An' doon below he'll hae ye ta'en, In brimstane -nit. v. i' Soelti-h milli -naiies u in- . !,: ma! snares, \n' I.i.e. hi on ii��� a warld o' cares ��� > . ip ' Peace. e ta'en US unaware.-, 1 ' ge) she ei h asi. Vour nann. in da) s I mi Whaurever nations nee! tae Ilk ithers' health b) f brink \'e'\ t ��� curse, U'hilk doon tl Aye, maybe ��� -��� Ye air murd'rous spi eril ( l' -ie- a- _\, w i in. nn Li .. < :i��� No' ni wi' dai i in . .ni . ��� . dwell. I trust thi- rhyme will mcel tin ' .' ye .iir ain dirt) Win. nam aboot ll- lurk an' ��� . pi ii frae thi 'I'.i pierce our hi rt! u li frae swollen heid, A '!:i>' ' reckonm ,- land, ��� , ,.. brced) Al wlulk ye- a will h.-u- i.e stand, Vsi* mair than that, your endless greed A" then,* mine frendt yellloi i \\ a- -nn- I., kill; Ala-' there'll sune I"- little need For Kaiser Kill! Keele'rs Nursery Grower and Importer of Plants, Bulbs, Roots and Shrubs Cut Flowers and Design Work a specialty. Flowering and Ornamental Shrubs (or Spring and Fall pkinting. One hundred1 varieties of Roses of Choice Sorts and three hundred varieties of Dahlias. Phone Fairmont 817 YOU WILL FIND OUR PRICES MODERATE Cor. FIFTEENTH AVE. and MAIN ST :: MOUNT PLEASANT \\. \. -., ii \ .nr in. aiy "cultured" Huns, \n' a' their muckle deidly huh-. An' watched their spce-ely funk-in' runs Frae bayonel points; The- Hielanl sie-el ilk foeman shuns��� li sair disjoints! We've marked the deeds yur "cultured" crew Ere lang (that's if they live) will nu-; Tn your dictates they iia'e been true��� They've served you weel; An' like yersel' they'll taste oor brew, Distilled with -keel. ��� We've watched your famous boasted Meet In iis renowned, but safe, retreat. Dor sailor chiels lain wad il meet In open sea; A he'rty welcome ihey wad nie 't��� Tak that frae me. I'm dootin', Wullie. ye'll nn' see Tei ymi the warld be.ee the knee. Feer yeeu and it could ne'er agree For very lang; Ye'd better yet been em llle Spree, An' saved this wrang! in.unl��� "Retire to rear!" Y'.u an' your famous ri.-, in' I Will disappear! An' those you'i e ee. mted mi as friends, Whan ihey see hoo yeeiir exploit em A ruined country���nae amend ��� Will prove your iu- -: 'Tis then reel Revoultii in tends To itself disclose! I-. Mali "Weekly Sc Voters' List Contract Awarded; South Vancouver Firm Successful Printing of the 1915 V.iters' List for Seiulh Vancouver will be handled this year by the Greater Vancuuver Publishers Limited, publishers of the CHINOOK and other publications and general printers. The local firm bid in open tender fnr the work and were forty cents per page lower than the lowest bid freem outside print shops���any printer in British Columbia being allowed t" tender f'er the weerk. The printing of llie financial statement for tlle year was awardeil tee Messrs. Fletcher and Scott, of the Main Printing Company, a well known local firm. BREWED AND BOTTLED IN VAi\ I OUI 'ER BY Vancouver Breweries Limited R ags I R ags! I R ags 11! Everybody's Ragging It Now Oriein and Development of Syncopation. Now the Most Popular Form of Music, is Traced by Sophie Tucker, the Mary Garden of Ragtime and the Sensation of the Present Vaudeville Season. ^ Literally "everybody's ragging it now." Ragtime crazy, the world��� from centre to circumference���swings its shoulders in the aid and syncopates its pedal extremities lee the swiftly swaying, mew slowly moving, inspir- Mill; Foot of Ontario Street, Fraser River Phone: Fraser 97 PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY CANADIAN CEDAR LUMBER CO. Manufacturers of BEVEL SIDING, BOAT LUMBER HIGH-GRADE CEDAR LUMBER AND LATH Wholesale and Retail GRIMMETT P. O., SOUTH VANCOUVER P. M. HAMILTON F. WILLIS What Ho! A Brass Band And Not Election Time Yet Some i'f the energetic young Liberals attached to the Main Street Chil). beaded by Mr. G. G. McGeer. have conceived the idea of organizing a band in connection with lhe club. All the members of the band are members of the organization and from the splendid showing maele e,n Main Street Tuesday evening when the whole neighborhood was awakened with tbe fighting strains of the "Uriiish Grenadiers." The Liberal Brass Hand is going lo be a valuable adjunct to the club and lee the community, It is understood that tiie band will accept engagements feir dances and celebrations and may be communicated with at any lime by calling at llle club. Conservative Club Opens Door Probably Inspired by lhe efforts the Liberals in the disirict. ihe Conservatives of Wanl Four have opened association menus between Nineteenth anil Twentieth Avenue- mi Main Street in the building formerly occupied by Mr. Fred .Archer. nl Sourdough fame. Tiie front windows have been painted a thick deep green ami ihen by way of compromise ihe wends "Conservative Club" are painted in greal Haming yellow characters. A joker has stated lhat the only difference between ihe Liberal am! Conservative headquarters is that the Liberals leave Iheir front windows uncovered while ihe Conservatives conduct their machinations behind the veil of a thick curtain. Four Big Stars coming to Loew's Th eatre in the near future NUT LUMP $6 $7. per ton .00 <( This is NOT cheap American Koal but the Famous JINGLE POT COAST LUMBER & FUEL CO., LIMITED Phone Fairmont 2500 Phone Highland 226 Phone Fraser 41 iie tempo of broken measure mclie- dies. Even ()hl England, sleepy, ultra-conservative, antediluvian I-'.tnj- lainL i.s oscillating from Land's End in John O'Groat's house iu rhythmic sympatlij wiih the. gently rising ami j falling undulations uf ihe latest rag- Itime ditty. Every kind of man. every tribe ami sect wherever a fun-loving people exist-, has taken up the Ameri-J ; can idea ami i- discussing a practicing ii. their heart's delight tin- so-called c on song. An institution originally considered indigenous tei tin- soil of the American Southland has become - ismic epidemic, a world-wide pas- siuii. a universal pastime. Tlu-re was a time not beyond the recollection even e.f children teniae when ragtime was frowned upon as something quite unworthy a real music-loving pe. I'le, and long-haired, sad- visaged composers and eether mae- slre.s .ef the divine art issued long dissertations against its use. But that time has passed to the limbo where the wuuelbine twineth not and that prejudice has gone with hundreds of .ethers that had their origin in blind opposition. Today ragtime is not only approved by the mass of the people bul also by many of the meist distinguished ultra-musical folk, by great composers, by distinquished operatic stars, by directors of symphony dr. chestras and quite general!) throughout the rank and fill uf u 1 musician!,, li i- pointed oul by the learn- ���el advocation of ihi- more cheerful era uf melody thai ragtime is nothing short of syncopation .end thai syncopation, in a ni.,re oi lest degree, has been found in ih,- compositions of ilu- most profound masters e.f music through all time Those wh.. -till frown eer pretend tee frown upon ihe popularity of melodies in which su- called ragtime is employed cease to be taken seriously It i- interesting m this connection t" note thai local theatregoers this week are tu have an opportunity ejf seeing anil hearing 111' (,'rca'e-l r,,rt-_ nine songstress in ilu- whole world, Miss Sophie Tucker, who has been [called "The Mary Garden uf Ragtime." Her engagement ifr one week begins in Le.cw'-- Empress Theatn as Ian item of firsl importance in ihe program eef polite vaudeville tomorrow afternoon and concludes mi the fol- jowing Saturday night, \li-s Tucker [ is without doubl the- mosl represents. | tive interpreter of ragtime that the stage ha- ever known anel. lur fame has spread from the Atlantic to the Pacific ami -he i- credited in every house in which -In- has appeared witn breaking attendance rce-..rei-. Her ��� n't is a departure from any conventional raylinu- singing -|'i ��� ialtj of the- day. as Miss Tin-ke r herself is alone in her i nti class. I Iir methi el- arc new .ual quite original, inr style *,- \cal- a .narked individuality unl tlie manner in w hich she inti odttci - hei - ngs disci -' s ��� Ik same distinctly e qualitii s. 1 ��� parable an.l :;..- ��� | a standard with w Inch no comparisi . - n ly he con- - stentlj ��� ti'-. red She - ng nly popular songs, chief!) coon songs, an 1 therefore h ��� I videly knuv -i as the "Mar) i e.ir.lin i i K. cause lur voice i- e tremendous ranee. - - 111 pass ami v..limn ami because, too, iii a temperamental way there is a tertain similarity between Miss Tucker and the grand i ��� Wiih a r> pertoire of three hundred ur more popular - mgs, all ci mmitted to memory, Sophia Tuckei gives her audiences jusl what they want, Miss Tucker's can h - been an interesting one. She has played with important productions on Bi ladway and -tarreel throughout lln country in "Louisiana Lou." Sin- was iu vaudeville under the manager of Wil liam Morris, who took Harry Lauder m tour, prior ;.. lur starring experiences in "Louisiana Lou.'1 In 1908 -lu wa- a member of Zeigfell's corn- pan) in .'Tin Follies" .unl Bhared the honors in ihe Broadway run wilh Xura Bayes ami Eva Tanguay. \tte-r tins she re-entered vaudeville witl Morris show, playing in Chicago for nine consecutive months am! on the 'road fur thirty weeks. CHINOOK JOB DEPARTMENT New Phone Number Fairmont 684 Business and Editorial FAIRMONT 1874 SIX GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY. UKCI-.MHEH 5, 1914 Goodyear Shoe Repairing Co. 625 PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER Geo. H. Morris, Prop. WE DO WORK CHEAP, BUT NOT CHEAP WORK High-grade Shoe Repairing done by modern methods. Our Bicycle Messengers call for and deliver goods Canadian Born Admirals in Navy By W. A. CRAICK Hughes Bros' Big Liquor Store 105 HASTINGS STREET EAST, VANCOUVER, B. C. Phone : Seymour 330 We carry everything in Wines, Liquors and Cigars No order too small, and none too large for this popular Liquor Store Store open every evening until 11 p.m. Free Delivery to all parts South Vancouver Leaving our Store every Thursday and Friday morning at 9 a.m. Price List mailed free on application MILK How Satisfactory it is to tht Housekeeper to be sure that the MILK, CREAM and BUTTERMILK she receives is Pasteurized and Germless. Delivered in Sealed Bottles, Perfectly Sterilized. BEACONSFIELD HYGIENIC DAIRY 905 Twenty-fourth Avenue East Phone Fairmont 2391 L PRICE & GREEN, Proprietors JOINT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Incorporated 1908 A Joint Savings Account may be opened at the Bank of Vancouver in the names of two or more persons. In these accounts either party may sign cheques or deposit money. For the different members of a family or a firm a joint account is often a great convenience. Interest paid on balances. THE BANK OF VANCOUVER Anderson Market The Family Butcher at the Sanitary Shop Try our mild cured Hams and Bacons, machine sliced. The place to get your Cooked Hams and Jelly Tongue. Don't forget we carry the finest New Zealand Butter and Local Eggs. FOR J. A SQUARE DEAL AND QUALITY, TRY E. ANDERSON Prop. Tel. Fair 1634 4192 MAIN STREET Corporation of the District of South Vancouver JCS. H. BOWMAN ARCHITECT 910-11 YORKSHIRE BLDG. SEYMOUR STREET VANCOUVER LITTLE MOUNTAIN HALL Cor. 30th Avenue and Main Street Comfortable Hall for public meet- ing*, dances, etc., to Let Apply W��� J. STOLLIDAY 34 32nd Avenue 1915 VOTERS' LIST WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 1914. TAXPAYERS TAKE NOTICE that Tuesday. December 15th. 1914, is the last day for filing Declarations with the undersigned by Deed holders, who have acquired their deed during the current year, and by those who may be classed as "The last Agreement to Purchase holder, or the last Assignee of an Agreement." .You are, therefore, requested to take such Declaration, if you have not already done so. otherwise your name will not appear on said list. For the purpose of facilitating the registration of those, as mentioned, and for the purpose of giving all Ratepayers an opportunity of enquiring as to whether their names are on said list, the correctness of same, etc., an authorized official will be stationed in each District, the pltcc and date noted below. You are req: .ted to bring full particulars of your proper'y when applying. WARD 1.���No. 1 FIRE HALL, Collingwood, December 2nd, 3rd, 7 to 9 p.m. WARD 7.���PEOPLES PROVIDERS, Corner of Fraser Street and River Road, December 4th, 7 to 9 p.m. WARD 2.���C. F. BROADHURST, Cedar Cottage, December 5th, 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. WARD 6.���F. LOBBAN, Cor. 63rd and Main Street, December 7th, 7 to 9 p.m. WARD 3.���F. W. TUCKER, Cor. Victoria Road and 43rd Avenue, December 8th, 9th, 7 to 9 p.m. WARD 4.���ROBINSON & HOAG, Near Cor. 25th Avenue and Main Street, December 10th, 11th, 7 to 9 p.m. CITY OF VANCOUVER- CLEMENT & HEYWARD, 535 Pender Street West, December 12th, 9 to 12 noon and 2 to 5 p.m. JAS. B. SPRINGFORD, C.M.C. With the British fleet figuring as he an admiral the dominant factor in the gigantic have been e,f (Struggle now being waged���the iacie.r While the elder that will play the biggest part in heat- au'l strategist ing the War L'Tel tu his knees���it ii gratifying tee Canadians t'e know that native s<ni�� e,f tin- Dominion have played a preeminent pan in Ihe upbuilding "i the great navy. The accompanying article sketches briefly tiie careers of twelve Canadian-born -aileers whe. attahicel tee thc high rank ��� if admiral. Scores "i e,iinr Canadians have served in the navy with distinction withe,ut attaining that title; anel. eei course, UO estimate can he made eet thc large number whe. have served in tlie ranks. Altogether Canada has contributed her quota of s'.ns tu the navy and has shared in thc glory oi past successes. That there have been at least twelve Canadian-born admirals in the liritish navy within the past one hundred years, is a piece of information that 1 will probably ciemc as a surprise t'i j many readers. Despite the immense | amount of discussion eef late regarding Canada's naval policy and the forced attention which has been directed to naval affairs by thc Stupendous events eif the past few months, there is much ignorance abroad as to the part that natives of this country have already played in the defence of the Empire by sea. One may happen to be familiar with tiie names of two or three Canadians who have risen to flag rank in the Royal navy, but to he aware that the number extends to twelve, and possibly meere, is not a matter of very general knowledge. Two circumstances have made it difficult to keep track of the Canadian- born officers in the navy. In. the case of the older ones, men who were born iu tlle latter part of the eighteenth century, tliey wcre practically all the sons of Englishmen who had only jusl settled in the country. To a certain extent therefore they wcre not thorough-going natives of the soil and their birth in Canada might even be considered as more or less of -an accident. At the same time there can be no valid reason fc;' saying that they were not only born here but spent their early years in this country. Again, thc necessity for entering the naval service at a very tender age, separated the lads from home ties when tliey were quite young. They did nut grow lo manhood in Canada and the fact of their Canadian birth was soon lost track of hy their contemporaries. There was nothing to emphasize or perpetuate their connection with the colony and none of lliem ever returned to settle here, after completing active service, with the possible exception of Admin.l W. F. Owen. For both these reasons, no Canadian tradition ever grew up round them and they have passed way, remembered only for their gallant deeds as British officers. , The careers of the adventurous twelve extend from the period of thc Napoleonic Wars right down to the present day and include many thrilling experiences in all parts of- the world. The twelve have among them witnessed a complete revolution in the methods of naval warfare. They have seen the wooden sailing ship superseded by the steam-driven armor-clad man-of-war, guns developed from small dimensions tee enormous proportions and the whole character of the service changed. The Dean of Native Admirals The oldest of the twelve was evidently Admiral Sir Edward Campbell Rich Owen. In the year 1767 a grant of the Island of Campobello, then a part of thc province of Nova Scotia, hut now incorporated in the province of New Brunswick, was made to Lieut. William Owen of the Royal navy, who agreed in return to place settlers, on the island. This he did three years later, arriving himself with quite a following and establishing himself there. The year following a son was born to him who became eventually the first of,the Canadian admirals. Edward Campbell Rich Owen .seemed destined for a naval career aline.sl fie .in the cradle, for at llie tender age of four years he was he erne one the books of the "Enterprise" In the Mediterranean and afler that for a number of years on ihe books of various ships in lhe Wesl Indies. However, his actual entry into the service was not made until he was fifteen when he was placed on board the "Culloden" on lhe Home Station. Outwitting "Boney" Admiral Owen's chief title tei fame lay in the splendid work he did as a captain in assisting tu foil the plans of Napoleon to transfer troops across ihe British Channel. He was a most efficient naval scout, daring and re- sotirceful, and t'i him the British admirals of the time owed that accurate knowledge eef ilu French ceeast that enabled them to plan expeditions a- iraiu^t inshore squadrons of thc French fleet and the land batteries. On one occasion Napoleon >fas himself an eye-witness of a successful attack made by Captain Owen, in command eef a squadron of British ships, on a di- vi-iein i'f his great flotilla and was greatly chagrined at the outcome. Oreat honors were in store for the Campobello boy and he rose to the highest rank in the navy, with a knighthood to his credit besides. lie saw much active service anel was in supreme command of the Mediterranean Station from 1841-45. His death occurred in 1849. Admiral Owen had a younger brother, born in 1774, who also rose to His talent.- seem r i different character Owen was a tighter the younger brother Order now your Wedding Cakes, Christmas Cakes and Real Scotch Shortbread, from A. BLYTH Baker and Confectioner Cor. of JOHN and 28TH AVE. 30,000 Price Tickets Signs and Window Notices in stock Price from 15c. per doz. Every kind of Sign or Letter made to order T. WEST JANES ROAD P.O. So. Van. was more of a scientist. This doesl nut mean that lie did met see active] service. As a mater eef fact he pas-eel through se.nie very thrilling experiences ami was for two year- a pris- [ inier of lhe French. Bul his title t" fame re-is on ilie exploratory and! survey we.rk hc eliel in little-known j pari- "f lhe world. Much 'ef this isi recorded in a voluminous book e.f] which he was the autlieir, entitled, "Narrative of Voyages tee Explore the Shores of Africa, Arabia ami Madagascar in H.M. Ships "Leven" and "Barracouta." He was appointed vice-admiral in 1854. retiring the following year on a pension, and he died in St. Jeihn. N.B.. in 1857. It is interesting to know that the connection of the Owen family with lhe Island of Campobello was to be a lasting one. For more than a century the title to the island continued with them and there are still Owens there. Is is said that the grant to Lieut. Owen, the father of the two admirals, was the only one in Xew Brunswick that fulfilled its original intention of establishing a system of landlordism such as exists in the Old Country. The Two Westphals Strange to say the third and fourth of thc Canadian admirals in point of age were also brothers, the two Westphals, of Preston, Nova Scotia. Their father, Geeirge Westphal, was a retired German officer who had come to settle under the British Hag in the new world, ile was of Hanoverian descent, his ancestors being thc Counts von Westphal, persons of some note in their own country. It is also said that his uncle had been tutor to the Duke of Kent, the father of Queen Victoria, which may perhaps account feer the fact thaUhis sons entered the Koyal navy under that Prince's auspices. Thc eldest son, Philip, was born in the year 1872. His early boyhood was spent among the green woods and by the broad lakes of Preston and then at twelve years of age hc entered the navy as a first-class volunteer. From then until 1815 hc passed through a succession of adventures in all parts of the world that were perhaps only to bc equalled by the even more exciting experiences of his younger brother. However, despite signal services, Philip Westphal seems never to have obtained tlle favor of the Admiralty, and it was long before his claim to recognition was rewarded. He did not become a captain, until 1830 and did nol gain flag rank until 1856. Retiring in 1856 he continued to reside in the Isle of Wight until his death in 1880, at the advanced age of ninety-eight years. George Augustus Westphal, three years the junior of Philip, succeeded in obtaining many honors during his long and distinguished career. Like his brother, he entered the navy under the auspices of thc Duke of Kent. For a time he served on the North American station and was then transferred to the "Victory," thc flagship of Lord Nelson. On her he fought in the Battle of Trafalgar and was severely wounded, being placed beside his wounded chief in the cockpit and witnessing his death. After this he experienced many years of active service, taking part in over a hundred engagements, being severely wounded three times and being eight times gazetted for signal service a- gainst thc enemy. The younger Westphal attained the rank of admiral iu 1819, being then only thirty-four years of age and was knighted a few years after. At his death in his ninetieth year he was the last surviving officer who had been with Nelson at Trafalgar. The Career of Admiral Wallis Thc fifth, and perhaps the most fa-1 nious of the Canadian admirals, was' Sir Provo William Parry Wallis, who rose to be an admiral of the fleet, the highest rank in the navy. Sir Provo I vvas a native of Halifax, Nova Sc.tia. ! his father being chief clerk of the naval commissioner at the depot at that' port. The naval tradition evidently ran in lhe (unity for Sir Ptovo'l grandfather was also connected wiih the navy. He was a ship's carpenter I anil saw active service in thc Seven i Year-' War. Later be became carpenter "ii the "Eagle," the flagship 'if! Lord Howe iii North American waters | and was appointed in 1778 master' shipwright of the naval yard at New York. After thc peace he was transferred to Halifax, where his family evidently settled. The future admiral was born in 1791. During liis school days he was borne one the books of several different ships on the Halifax station, His actual entry into the navy was made in 1803 when hc became a midshipman aboard the "Cleopatra." Hc had not been long at s#a when this ship was taken by a French frigate but it was soon after recaptured and the incident terminated satisfactorily. Between 1804 and 1812 Wallis rose to be a second lieutenant, seeing sir- vice on a number of men-of-war, The latter year found him appointed under Captain Broke to the famous "Shannon" and it was lie who brought the ship with its prize, the "Chesapeake," into Halifax harbor after the memorable naval duel on June 1st. 1813. For the part he played in this gallant action he was promoted to bc a commander and on returning to England he was given his first ship, thc 'Snipe." The rest of Admiral Wallis' naval career, while lacking the picturesque element of his earlier days, was yet filled with activity. 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We manufacture blocks of the highest possible standard, the verv best materials only being used and in the DOMINION WOOD BLOCKS we believe vve produce an article that has no equal. DOMINION CREOSOTING COMPANY LIMITED Vancouver, B. C. E. W. MACLEAN, Ltd. MEMBERS VANCOUVER STOCK EXCHANGE MEMBERS VANCOUVER GRAIN EXCHANGE MEMBERS OF CALGARY OIL EXCHANGE DEALERS IN ALL ACTIVE CALGARY STOCKS, BONDS, ETC. OIL STOCKS BOUGHT AND SOLD Stock Department, Seymour 6913 EXCHANGE BUILDING, 142 HASTINGS WEST HOUSEHOLD GOODS and OFFICE FURNITURE 3IC U:\fl3 OLDEST AND LARGEST STORAGE CONCERN IN WESTERN CANADA CAMPBELL STORAGE COMPANY MOVING - PACKING- STORAGE-SHIPPING n PHONF. SEYMOUR 7360, OFFICE 857 BEATTY ST. PI FOR GOOD ROAD BUILDING MATERIAL We claim we have the best. The largest Plant and a downstream haul. GILLEY BROS., Limited Dealers in Coal, Cement, Plaster, etc. NEW WESTMINSTER Phone 15-16 WHAT TO DO WITH OUR GIRLS Send them to Margaret H. Seaton (Cert. Soc. of Arts, London, Eng.) Teacher of PITMAN'S SHORTHAND Private Classes Twice Weekly, 25c. per Lesson 83 FORTIETH AVENUE EAST South Vancouver KENT & SON SECONDHAND STORE Can supply your needs at right prices. COLLINGWOOD EAST (Right at Station) CENTER & HANNA LIMITED Established 1893 Refined Service New Location 1049 GEORGIA ST. Opposite new Y. M. C. A. Fireproof Columbarium and Mausoleum OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Seymour 2425 CHIMNEY SWEEPING CITY Phone Seymour 6293 FLAG POLES PAINTED We have the most up-to-date and best equipment in Vancouver 409 Dunsmuir Street SATURDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1914 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SEVEN A Residence Telephone Makes a nice CHRISTMAS PRESENT. Until January 1st, 1915, at all Exchanges, we will install Telephones RESIDENCE or BUSINESS Upon payment of $5.00 rental in advance For Particulars Call Seymour 6070 Contract Department B.C. TELEPHONE CO. LTD. THROUGH TICKETS ISSUED FROM VANCOUVER TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD The Popular Route to the��� OLD COUNTRY HAWAII AUSTRALIA ALASKA CHINA AND JAPAN Up-to-date Train Service Between Vancouver and the East. All trains equipped with Standard and Tourist Sleepers. W J. MOE, C. P. A., 434 Hastings St., Vancouver. C. MILLARD, D. T. A., Vancouver. H. W. BRODIE, Gen. Pass. Agent, Vancouver. wm i0& RAIL TICKETS TO ALL POINTS General Agency Transatlantic Steamship Lines H. G. Smith. C. P. & T. A. Phone: Sey. S134 C. E. Jenney, G. A. P. D. 527 Granville Street South Vancouver Board of Trade Say Au Revoir to Three Members Messrs. F. E. Elliott, George Batehelor and M.Gibbon Will Go to the Front With Canada's Second Contingent The Scenic Highway Across the Continent At the Oddfellows' Hall Monday night ih. members of the South Van. couver Board of 'I'r.-uli- and their friends gathered al a large smoking concert niw n in li-.m.r uf 111r��� e of thi e'M ii bi ri of i'i,- board �� ho lea\ e short!) for the easl to join Kitchener's second army fi a million nun. Patriotic feeling ran liiyh at the concert. There was a splendid pni- gramme of speeches, recitations and musi nel 'lie- three B0I18 s.ill earry pli ai inl mi moi ii - with them to the ii s. Mi. R C Hodgson presided al the gathering :iml predicted in ;i happy speech thai there was ne. doubt but thai Messrs. Elliott, Batcheler and !���'. McGibbon would return home by way oi lierlin. Mr. Hodgson traced ilu- history of the war. We were fighting, hi said, one e.i '.he- mosl nobl : battles ever called upon a nation to fight. We were lighting for honor, for liberty and ieer ilie- protection "f the weak. When ihe iron heel nf Germany de- scended upon Belgium all Britons flew lu ariii^ in a greal anel a just cause. As ie. the three young nun who we're leaving, Mr, Hodgson spuke in eulogistic terms. They wen- yueiil men and true wlm were giving up lives eif comfort t'i endure the hardships and the rigors nf campaigning. Reeve Kerr made an eloquent address. "War." said he. "is the business nf barbarians. The time would come, and he hoped il was ne.t lar distant when there weiuhl be nee war. Hut in the present crisis Britain in her just cause, needed her best men. And he was glad tn know that Snuth Vancouver had given of her best blood and had given more liberally aB per population than any eether city possibly in Canada." The Reeve predicted lhat there would be another celebration within a very sluert time when the three members would be welcomed baek frmn a successful campaign. If. however, all three sheeiild imt ''nine baek. the people of Snuth Vancouver would exult through their tears fnr they wouhl have maele iheir small sacrifice in ihe greatest ami most honorabU fight any nation ever was called upon te. participate in. Rev. George IJ. Ireland ��eas present and addeel his remarks tn those nf the Iwee previous speakers, tracing the connection between the sacrifice being made by the volunteers and our own home safety. Our men were doing their duty nobly, he said, God speeel tn them and a safe return. II was a linly war in which they were participating and in lhe light the very ground weirk nf 'mr creed ami civilization was threatened with disruption. Mr. \\. II. Kern, oj Collii expressed in an inspiring, belief thai alongsidi Bi I - Elliott, Batcheler ami McGibbon, in the Ircnehe - in Flanders would I" I."nl Roberts, Lord Cardi- gan, Nelson, Wellington, Gore the heroes 'ef British history. "Thej !���. ing dead, y i lit i th," said hi They are- alive ami with us today urging >n, . u-. tn high effort These men wi ri hei es wl si -pii-i:- will 11' \ er llle- ,'lliel llle If -"'ll- a! . U 11 It llle ai mil s of tin- Allies this verj nighl Mr. Kenl read tin- following i" i m frum the pen nf Mr J, Francis R ll sill, "The Sage of Collingwi Au Revoir 'Iii. Spartan mother in ihe days gone by Sent forth her -nn i.i conquer or t ilie. "Bring back your shield ur on ii lie a I rest," She te.hl the boy she hugged at her| fe mil breast. Sn may you hear Britannia -peek In- night. Ve are her suns���she sends ymi forth In light. Tn ,'ight feer freedom���'gainst a lyrant foe Ami cheerfully you gird yeenr loins and go Brave boys���we'll miss yem till ymir safe- return. Then "welcome" beacon tires shall brightly burn��� Back you will come like heroes frmn the wars With laurels, medals and���perhaps��� with scars. (', 1 luck. Geid Speeel, anel while thi- Prater runs Our Province shall remember such brave sons. Sn cheers fnr P. IC. 'Elliott, Gee.rge Batcheler, F. McGibbon one and all; Our own brave boys wlm answered duty's call. ���FELIX PENXE. The programme follows : Address, R. C. Hodgson (chairman), song, Mr. Hallifax: song, Mr. Cornish; address, Reeve Kerr: snng. Mr. V. Feast; song. Mr. W. E. Baird; a.l- dress. Rev. G. D. Ireland; chorus, "Rule Brittania," Kit (Cat Kwire; duet, Messrs. Eve and Hutchinson; address. W. .1. Dickerson; smig. Mr. Filtness; seeng. Mr. Eve; recitation, Mr. Cornish; song, Mr. Hutchinson; address, W. A. Pound; instrumental selection, Mr. W. Garden; song, Mr. 1'. Feast; song, Mr. Thompson. Auld Lang Syne ami National Anthem; THE MARSTON SHOWCASE CO. JOINERS AND CABINET MAKERS 3764 COMMERCIAL STREET Phone Fairmont 989 P.O. Box 574, Cedar Cottage Cl Where do we South Vancouver People EA T when We are Down Town ? HE���I'd like to propose a little toast. SHE���Xothin' doin' kid! Want a regular meal. ���Mich. "Gargoyle." THAT IS JUST WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU EAT AT THE PENDER CAFE A REGULAR MEAL, 25c. THE PENDER CAFE ft*fer st. wat CANADIAN BORN ADMIRALS IN THE NAVY (Continued from Page 61 in all parts nf the world, commanded numerous men-of-war ami gradually reisc freim rank to rank until in 1M~7 he hail become admiral of the fleet. ( in reaching the rank of vice-admiral in 1857, he was retired fremi active service, the nigh it i- interesting in know that by a special clause in tin Childers' retirement scheme nf 1870 his name was continued nn the active' list along wilh all the old officers, wlm hail commanded a ship during the French war. The few days that he had been iu command of ihe "Shannon" brought him within this rule. A Famous Navigator The last nf what may be termed the eighteenth century group nf Canadian admirals was Sir Edward Belcher. Sir Edward was the second son 'if iln 11.ni. Andrew Belcher, member nf lhe Legislative Council nf Nova Sceeiia. and was born at Halifax in 1799. lie is to be remembered principally fnr his contributions t" tin- science e.f navigation. Entering the navy at the age nf thirteen, he took part in the Battle of Algiers. For seeme time after lie followed the usual course nt changes from statieen t.i station, meanwhile attracting the attention of the authorities by his scientific attainments. When tiie expedition umler Captain Beechy was fitted nut to seek a north-west passage from the Beh- ring Sea. Lieut. Belcher was chosen I tn accompany him. In this voyage of three years and a half, extending over seventy-three thousand miles, a large number of islands ami strategic sta- tions were taken possession eif. Fnr his wmk mi this expedition Lieut. Belcher was promoted t" be a commander. Ik- later saw active service in the China War and fnr his wnrk there was knighted. A iew year- later saw him advanced to the rank of vice-admiral. He was the author nf several Imeiks. notably, "A Narrative nf a Voyage Around thc World," while his "Treatise on Nautical Surveying" was for long recognized as one of the ablest works on that subject. Admirals of Present Day After a gap nf nearly fifty years, during which apparently there was no future admirals born in Canaela. the next officer in the list appears. This was Admiral Archibald Douglas. whose death occurred hist year, lie was born at Quebec in 1842. bis father being a physician in thc ancient capital. Entering the navy in bS5ii on the nomination of the Governor- General, he was for some time stationed on the West Coast of Africa where he helped in the suppression of thc slave trade. He was then moved to the N'orth American Station and during the Fenian Raid was in command of a gunboat on the Great Lakes. Hi- aptitude wa- inwards expert markmanship in gunnery practice ami mi his return In England hc was maele senior staff officer fi ihe "Cambridge." the gunnery schoolship ai I )eVi mpi irt. I'm two years afler this In- was director nf ihe Imperial Japanese Naval College at Yedo, having been selected by the Admiralty as commander of ihe Naval Mission in instruct the Japanese navy. Later il was in the natural order of thing- thai he slmuie': be appointed vice-president of the Ordnance Committee at ihe Admiralty and ihen second sea Inrel under Mr. Goschen in Lord Salisbury's third administration. Sir Archibald obtained flag rank in 1895 and rose i" lie a full admiral ten years later, retiring in 1907. Ile was one "f the modern navy'- lug men and tn him must lie attributed much of the efficiency which the navy enjoys in gunnery teniae. Many honors were conferred upon him during his later years. A brother officer, whose death was alsei recorded recently, was Admiral Sir Charles Drury. wlm was hnrn at Rothesay, N.B., in lS-k. II.- entered the Royal navy when thirteen and saw fifty-two years continuous service. As an admiral he was successively commander-in-chief in the Easl Indies, the Mediterranean and at the Nore. Like Admiral Douglas he was for a time Second I.nnl of the Ad- I miralty and like him he was honored i n many occasions with titles and de- i curat inns. Three Admirals Living Rear-Admiral Daniel McNab Fid- del, the next Canadian-born admiral mi the list, is the senior oi the three living admirals frmn the Dominion. llle was born in Hamilton, Ont, in j 1S-IK entering the navy in 1861. IK I has seen service mi every station ami i was in action on beiard the "lliina- Maya" during the Zulu War. During tlle Venezuelan trouble he rendered important services, being then commander of the "Renown" mi the North American station. He is now on the reserve list and resides in England. Admiral John Denison, whose retirement was announced last year, he- longs to the famous Denison family eef Toronto and is the only member nf the family who has sei far obtained distinction in the navy, all the mhers being military men. He entered tbe navy at tlie usual early age and rose through all the ranks tn be a full admiral. During his career he has been employed on many important and responsible missions, theiugh it has never been his feirtune to be in action. Glazed Cement Sewer Pipe B.C. Is the choice of property owners in every city where its value has been demonstrated. It gives good service and has durability. Dominion Glazed Cement Pipe Co. 155 FRONT STREET WEST Phone Fairmont 122 Milk! Milk! Milk! Turner's Pasteurized and Germless Milk and Cream is the belt diet 'or Infants and Invalids. Superior for tea, coffee and cocoa. AND GOOD FOR EVERYBODY Sold at 10 quarts for $1.00. Visit our big new modern dairy and we will show o'l why it is we can supply you with the best milk and cream an eittermilk and butter sold in Greater Vancouver. TURNER'S DAIRY OFFICE AND DAIRY : Cor. ONTARIO AND 17th AVENUE. Phone Fairmont 597 FREE! FREE!! FREE!!! Sixty Watt Tungsten Lamps A Sixty Watt Tungsten Lamp of the highest u'nn'e (such as is regularly sold ever iur counters at All cents) will be given any lighting customer of the II. C. Klcctric who purchase- at regular -ale an F.lectric Household Appliance, valued at $3.iio ot over, at any B. C. Electric saleroom during the month nf December. This special offer is made to call your attention to electric household appliances as handsome, useful, durable and sensible Christmas gifts. Visit our salesrooms. Our line includes gift"- suited to every need and within the reach of every purse. Carrall and Hastings Streets 1138 Granville Street Cnear Davie) GLADSTONE HOTEL FIRST CLASS WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS R. CURRY, Prop. TERMINAL CITY IRON WORKS 1I4�� ALBERT ST. TELEPHONE HIGH. 131 ENGINEERS. MACHINISTS AND FOUNDERS IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS PIRE HYDRANTS AND SPECIALS REPAIRS OP ALL DESCRIPTION 111 was for sot n nine in command of ihe Royal yacht "Victoria ami Allien," and in close alien.lance nu the late Queen Victoria. Head of Naval Service Admiral Chai les Edmund Kings- mill, by virute of his present office as director of Canada's naval service, is a tolerably familiar figure tee Canadians. IK was born in Guelph where his father was a county court judge am! entered the Re>yal navy from the "Britannia" training ship in 1870. He saw service on all lhe navy stations and rose to the rank of rear-admiral in 19tif<. when he retireel t.i take up the wmk nf organizing a naval service in Canada. As an officer nf ilu- Royal navy he commanded several nf lhe finest ships in tbe fleet. The twelfth Canadian admiral was tlle late Kdward Percy Ashe, whose death occurred a few mouths ago. He belongs to Quebec, his father having been superintendent nf the Quebec Observatory. His career like tlmse e.i Admiral- Denison, Riddel an.l Kingsmill was a worthy eme. Like them he worked his way up steadily, served his Sovereign faithfully and was rewarded with well-earned promotions. He became a rear-admiral in 1908. The twelve men mentioned rank with the very best iu the history of the navy and Canadians may well bc pre unl eef their prowess. Mr. W. W. Robertson TEACHER OF VIOLIN Open for few more pupils Tunis Mnderate 4223 WINDSOR STREET South Vancouver Phone Sey. 4284 WATER NOTICE (DIVERSION AND USE) TAKE NOTICE that V. T. Lancaster, whose address is Js" 30th Avenue Kast, Vancouver, B, (... will apply for a licence to take- and U8e 1500 gallons per hour of water out of Annore Creek, which flows southeast and southwest, an.l .trains into Lake Buntzcn about thc southeast corner of the lake. The water will he diverted from the stream at a point about 225 feet south and east of the northwest corner post of I.m 16 and will be used for domestic and irrigation r^TOses upon the land described as Lot Xo. 16, Plan of Subdivision of farts of Sections 16, 20 and 21, Township i'i. This notice was posted on the ground on the 11th day of November, 1914. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to the "Water Act, 1914." will he filed in the office of the Water Recorder at New Court House. Vancouver, IL C. Objections to the application may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings. Victoria, B. C, within thirty days after the first appearance of this notice in a local newspaper. The Hate of the first publication of this notice is November 14th, 1914. F. J. LANCASTER, Applicant. WILLOW HOSPITAL Miss HALL and Miss WESTLEY, graduate nurses CORNER OP BROADWAY and WILLOW Patients Received from $15.06 Per Week Phone Fairmont 2165 EIGHT GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1914 Hastings and Gore Ave. EMPRESS Lawrence 4 Sandusky, Lessees MA TINEES WEDNESDA Y and SA TURD A Y Phone Sey. 3907 Week commencing Monday evening, December 7th, 1914 THE LAWRENCE STOCK COMPANY with MISS MAUDE LEONE In Willie Collier's greatest success Caught in the Rain Prices 25c 50c Matinees 25c any seat FAIRMONT THEATRE 18th and Main Street All the Latest and Best in Moving Pictures DREAMLAND H. H. DEAN, Proprietor COR. TWENTY-SIXTH AVENUE AND MAIN STREET All that is New and Up-to-date MATINEE SATURDAY AT 2 p.m. .WJ'I ll~H~��~lj **"* Cedar Cottage Theatre "THE HOUSE THAT PLEASES" 20th Avenue and Commercial Street SATURDAY MATINEE. 2 to 5 We show the best, cleanest and most up to date pictures with a complete change daily. COME AND SEE AMOS YOUNG Proprietor Facts and Fancies (Continued from Page 1) rowing power above all; they must be prepared tei administer the affairs of Greater Vancouver een the revenue of tbe year. Working men must also bc prepared to accept a big reduction in the rate uf wages before die "establishment of factories," except on a smajl scale, becomes an established fact. If I may offer the working men eif South Vancouver a word of advice it is this : Do n'ol [ttHV fo thi council of tee the provincial or federal governments fur assistance, Y"ii will nol pet it. The authorities are as bard pressed fur money a- yotl are. En- diavnr tei develop ymir uwn resources. Cultivate your uwn lot and make it produce ;i> much garden truck as post sible. Go tu the waters uf tlle Fraser River or tu the Gulf uf Georgia en' Burrard Inlet or English Bay and levy your quota uf their teeming multitudes of fish. Construct rabbit butcheries and chicken pens, sleick them and gather an abundance eef fund in the form uf clover, dandelion and other plants which cover vacant lots all over the municipality throughout the summer months. There is no need for any one to starve even though money is scarce. Rut there must be personal initiative and if as the result uf hard times the men of South Vancuuver and the neighboring municipalities are forced to get "back tu thc land" as a means of BUbsistance good will eventually accrue. Property owners who look to annexation as thc une and only remedy for hard times must be prepared for a considerable drop in the estimated value rif their property. They must recognize that, during the years of boom, prices soared far beyond true value. They must be prepared to assist in increasing the value of their property personally by encouraging the establishment of industries in suitable locations. And they can only do this by meeting manufacturers more than half way in the matter of easy terms. They must be prepared tu grant long leases and options to purchase rather than hope to sell land for industrial sites. Manufacturers cannot afford to sink- large sums of money in land. They require all the capital available to build and equip factories and to tide them over the first few years. Options to purchase they may be prepared to consider as part of the terms of the lease; but few. if any. manufacturers will be found ready to purchase industrial sites outright. Thi* fact owners of property must recognize or suffer a great disillusionment. In -hori. ihe people eif Greater Vancouver must prepare for the "seven lean years" following lhe years of plenty; and ii will doubtless tax the resources of very many before another period e.f prosperity comes. That it will come is sure; but iu the meantime sume must suffer, anil it will be' useless to biok to die municipal Ot government authorities for assistance. Self-help is the only kind that will help. And after all "necessity is tbe mother uf Invention." ST. ANDREW'S NICHT CELEBRATED BY ST. DAVID'S The Scots of the district fittingly celebrated St. Andrew's Night when they gathered at St. David's Presbyterian Church at a great social held there which was presided over by the pastor. Rev. J. R. Robertson. A splendid lecture on Scotia and her traditions was given by the elder Cairnes who is a lecturer of Imperial reputation. One of the brothers rendered several tenor solos, while a third r. cited Scotch pieces to the joy of those present. FATHER OF ELEVEN BROKE AND IN WANT Mr. Merton Smith has brought to the attention of the proper authorities the fact that there i.s a man in his district, near Kingsway, who is the father of eleven children. He bas not one cent to support the youngsters, and cannot get work. His case, Mr. Smith says, is worthy of every consideration. The man in question has made a good manly effort to get along but misfortune bas fallen to his hit. Anyone wishing to assist the family may communicate with the "Chinook" office or send to Mr. Merton Smith direct. THEATRICAL ���Sc nVJICAL Empress Theatre "Caught In the Rain" is the sparkling offering which the Lawrence Cumpany will present at the Empress next week. Willie Collier, the famous light comedian, in conjunction with Grant Stewart, wrote the piece and the former starred in it fur two run which was duplicated later in London. It is a gem uf its kind in rapid lire Comedy, requires a company of seventeen people to present, and the Lawrence Company will have lo work at top speed next week to "put it over." As to be expected in a Willie Collier farce comedy the humorous element is much the predominant eme but there is also a very pretty love story and there is also provided enough villainy to furnish action and excitement. There are Mime seventeen speaking parts in the play thus providing every one of the favorites with a geiod role. Miss Maude Leone will appear as Muriel Mason and Mr. Ku&scl as Dick Crawford, the role created bv Willie Collier. The scenic effects will be unusually line, the Itreet -eene in Denver with its realistic rain storm from which the play tlcviscs its title, and the grounds of the Hunting and Fishing Club in the mountains near Denver. Colorado, will be noteworthy example*, it is promised eel' stagecraft. "All-of-a-Middeu I'eggy" continue! to draw crowds tei the Kmpress this week. In addition to its giving to Maude Leone, in tlle part of I'eggy O'Mare one of the most ilelightful redes she has ever essayed in Vancouver, it presents in its entireity one of PANTAGES Umquilled Vaudeville Muni Viudcvtflt PanttgN E. D. Graham, Resident Manager Phone Seymour 3406 ALL NEXT WEEK Important Return Engagement of The Imperial Opera Co. Three shows daily 2.45. 7.20. 9.15 Admission���Matinees, 15c; nights, 15c and 25c; boxes, 50c. G. BUSH Kegs to inform the inhabitants of this locality that he is opening a first-class Meat Market 4553 Main Street (Between 28th and 29tb Ave,) On SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, with a first-class stock of Meats. Butter, Hams. Bacon, Eggs, etc., at prices to suit thc times. Don't forget thc Address: 4553 MAIN STREET ( Late Street's) been handed out to the public save that a certain total sum had been collected, lie expresses the feeling that if greater care for detail would be exercised in thc charity work in South Vancouver that it would be better for all concerned, Scene from "Caught in the Rain," at the Empress Theatre the finest all-round productions in which the Lawrence Ceimpany have every appeared. For the few remaining performances, including the bargain matinee of Saturday, scats are selling rapidly. Progressive Whist The members of thc South Vancouver Liberal Club. 4362 Main Street, "will entertain on Thursday evening, December 10, their lady friends to a short concert and progressive whist drive. Refreshments will be served and good prizes for the lucky winners. Concert to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. What About the War Fund A correspondent has written in to ask what has been done with the South Vancouver War Fund. He remarks tbat no statement has as yet School Children Happy and Free Hot Lunches a Success Mr. C. M. Whelpton, the capable- head eif the South Vancouver Sphool Board, informs the "Chinook" that the manner in which the public is assisting the board In the financing of the hot lunches which are being served at each of the schools throughout the district is indeed commendable. Hundreds eef children are looked after in this way. There are many cases where the little ones would have tei go without a noon day meal were it not for thc provisions made by the board. This is a worthy enterprise and should receive the further unstinted support of the entire public. Was in Want But Used $2 to Buy Photos A woman engaged in relief work in South Vancouver tells of the case of a certain mother who was supposed to bc in dire distress. The ladies of a certain charity organization took up a small collection for the mother's benefit. "Lo and behold you," says our informant, "if she didn't use the money to buy a half dozen beautiful photographs of herself." The average business man's idea of a telephone exchange jjfc Apft +4+ ���� *$ r ,/V- -\*~rS *��#44^4j As it really is���a glimpse of the Sey mour Exchange of the B. C. Teleph one Company.
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