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Wp�� CHINOOK Vol. 11, No. 35 SOUTH VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA, SATURDAY, I.WTAKY 10. 1914 i rice 3 I't-nt^ Incorporation Bylaw Defeated by South Vancouver Electors Abolition of Wards Bylaw Also Turned Down by Voters A Majority of Voters Decide to Retain Present System of Civic Government Until Annexation to Vancouver is Attained���The Abolition of Wards Bylaw Being Also Defeated, Electors Will Vole January 17, for Reeve and Councillors Probable Civic Candidates Below are given the candidates mentioned as likely to contest the various wards in the forthcoming municipal elections. REEVE.- Arthur, J.P. Mr. J. A. Kerr, Mr. Thomas Dickie, Mr. J. C. Mc- stibstantial majeirily of South Vancouver Wednesday to reject til tion oi the municipality A teirs ol the elce- dccidcd un incorpora- a city anil to retain thc present system of civic government. At lhe same time the abolition of wards byl'.w was summarily defeated, and the elector! will, therefore, vote for reeve and councillors for lhe particular ward in which they are qualified at the elections on January 17. Various reasons may he easily formulated for the decisive turning down nf incorporation hy the electors. Some oi these were apparently considered sufficiently conclusive in determining the majority of electors to vole down incorporation. One "i the principal of these reasons was tlie general fear expressed that incorporation of South Vancouver as a city would carry with il increased taxation, as well as the loss of the gov- ernment school luearel grant. With nee nt hard limes and llie scarcity of money prevailing, that conviction, whether well grounded ur not, seemed to bc a dominant factor iu the minds (���f many electors who voted on Wed- i e -iiay against incorporation. While a large number of electors who favor annexation voted also for incorporation as a step in that direction, sonic of the electors appcareel to be under the impression that hy voting against incorporation tliey were also recording their opinion, il noi vole, in favor of annexation. Incorporation apart, there can be no doubt that there is a widespread feeling throughout South Vancouver in support of annexation. The resuii of the election em Wednesday may also he taken as a vole of no confidence in the present government at Victoria. Three times have delegates from South Vancouver endeavored to obtain the promise of enabling legislation from Sir R. McBride and members of his cabinet at Victoria and have on each occasion been peremptorily turneil down. The prime minister has also given the public of South Vancouver thc impression that annexation to Vancuuver is indefinitely postponed, and that the interests of the municipality are nol lo hc immediately cotl- sidcreil. It is neit surprising, therefore, thai many convinced annexationists voted for incorporation in the hope that it would lead to the quicker consummation of annexation to the City uf Vancouver. Whether there was any sound reason fnr believing that incorporation would advance the realization of annexation nr not. tlle electors of South Vancouver have now definitely decided to retain the present system nl municipal government until annexation is accomplished. The prevailing feeling, at any rate, among thc majority of those who voted both feir and against incorporation is for a Greater Vancouver. The question of the abolition of the ward system does not seem to have interested the electors of South Vancouver to the same extent as the question of incorporation. A good deal of uncertainty prevailed among the ratepayers as to the possible advantages of abolishing the ward system and voting for the council as a whole. Instances were given to electors where the abolition of the ward system had been a failure as well as (hose cities in which it had heen a success. Thc electors, therefore, on Wednesday thought it the better policy to endure the ills they have than "fly tn others that they know- not of." Owing, no doubt, to the great increase in the voters' list, thc voting on Wednesday was larger than usual. but not so heavy as might have been expected. The weather, for one thing, was unpropitious, being dull and wet. A large number of ratepayers had also, apparently, not made up their minds as to the conflicting arguments utilized by candidates both for and against incorporation and preferred to abstain for voting. Owing, no doubt, to the propaganda eef the recently feirmcd Women Ratepayers' Association in South Vancouver there was a noticeable increase in the number of women who recorded their votes for and against incorporation and thc abolition of wards' bylaws. Had incorporation carried, the election of mayor and aldermen would I. have laken place on February. But it has been defeated the elections reeve and councillors of tlie municipality will be held on January 17, while the date feer nominations is January 12. The largeness of the majorities polled against both tlie incorporation and the abolition nf wards' bylaws in the different wards of the municipality leaves no doubt as to lhe widc- spread feelin? concerning their adoption throughout South Vancouver. Six wards out of seven recorded a majority vote against both bylaws. Ward 7 being the only ward to cn- darse llie incorporation bylaw. The voting on both bylaws was almost identical in result, 1789 voles being polled again, and 622 for incorporation, giving an adverse majority of 1167. dn the ab'eliiion nf wards bylaw, 1751 voted against and 623 for abolition, showing a Majority against thc bylaw of 1128. These figures leave out of aecuunt the spoilt papers. Although ihe percentage e.f electors who recorded their votes was not so high as might have been desired, it was siill the largest of any previous bylaw election. In this respect the voting on Wednesday is a gratifying indication of the increasing interest taken in municipal matters by the ratepayers of Soulh Vancouver. WARD I.���Mr. Wm. Barclay, Mr. J. Graham, Mr. W. R. Rutledge WARD II.���Mr. W. B. Russell, Mr. G. A. Stevens. WARD III.���Councillor Thomas, Mr. Macintosh. WARD IV.���Mr. Winram, Mr. E. L. Armstrong. WARD V.���Mr. Edward Gold, Mr. Fred. Way, Mr. J. W. Gocstrey ��� WARD VI.���Messrs. J. D. Millar, Mr. W. J. Rowlings. WARD VII.���Mr. W. C. Twiddy, Mr. J. C. Gibson. SCHOOL TRUSTEES.���Mr. C. M. W! elptcn, Mr. R. H. Neelands, Mr. F. Way. Renewed Activity is Shown in the Civic Campaign Incorporation Having Been Turned Down Candidates for the Reeveship and Council are Now Making a Strenuous Fight for Success on January 17 COMMISSIONER CREHAN'S REPORT STILL AWAITED Sow that incorporation has been turned down by a majority of the electors of Semth Vancouver, the field lias been cleared for a ceeiitin- 'nance of tlle municipal campaign. As ] tlie defeat nf Incorporation means I that the present system of civic government is lo be continued, the elections l"r reeve anil councillors will take place nn January 1". '..'���.? The abolition ol the Ward bylaw having also been rejected, electors will vote as In previous years for the candidate for thc wanl in which they are qualified. * * * It may be confidently expected that from now on, until election elay. there will be renewed activity on the [part of the various candidates. Several pn.-Mklc candidate- who have been asked to contest different wards may now that incorporation lias been defeated, definitely decide tei enter the field. Others may, for the same reason, decide to withdraw from the contest. Referring to the ing on Wednesday pressed the opinio! poration had been esult of the vot- Keeve Kerr ex- that now Incor- defeated it only remains for tlle municipality to go ahead and develop as a district municipality, Although he was disappointed in the result he was gratified that there had been such an unmistakable expression of opinion. Mr. Thomas Dickie, who is a candidal! for the recveship. said to the "Chinook" that the result of the polling was very gratifying to him. He onsidered it was a clear indication f how the ratepayers of South Van- ouvcr felt as regards incorporation especially. Wilh regard tn the aboli- tiiu of wards, he thought that lln matter had been referred to the electors at an inopportune time, and he- was glad therefore that it had also been defeated. Mr. J. C. McArthur. who is candidate as reeve, stated to the "Chinook" lhat he was very pleased at the result of Ihe voting. lie had saiil from the beginning of the campaign that hc thought the voting againsl incorporation would he two to one and the result had heen nearly three lo one. Hc was surprised, said Mr' McArthur. that the reeve and council had gone In regard to the government enquiry held last year in connection with South Vancouver public affairs, much dissatisfaction has from time lo time been expressed throughout the municipality at thc long delay in making public Commissioner Crehan's report. On various occasions the j "Chinook" has called for the publication of the report in the interests of I the ratepayers of South Vancouver. | It has been pointed out by the "Chinook" that it was due to the ratepayers of the municipality that an account of how the $2'.),000 which the enquiry cost was spent should be given to the public. It has recently enveloped that in answer to any enquiry from South Vancouver, the Hon. Dr. Young, the provincial secretary al Victoria, that the government had decided to send a copy of Commissioner Crehan's report to the Reeve of South Vancouver. This letter is stated to have been dated January 5, but the Reeve is understood to have denied having yet received the report. If this promised report is forwarded to South Vancouver it lies with the reeve's decision whether lhe peo- to the expense of putting these bylaws before the electors of South Vancouver at the present time. With regard to the abolition of wards, while he would not care to commit himself as to its possible advantages in the future, he was glad it has also been so decisively turned down as Soulh Vancouver was not at present prepared lo change its present ward system, pic of South Vancuuver are made acquainted witli its contents or not. The "Chinook." at any rate, is prepared to do ils part in enlightening the ratepayers of the municipality upon the matter by publishing the whole or whatever part of the report may bc necessary, through the medium of its columns. As yet lhe unly information that the ratepayers of South Vancouver have received nn this vital matter were the brief and unsatisfactory statements published in the columns of the government press. thi- ward having developed some warm interchanges fi recrimination. Certain accusations having been maele hy Mr. Russell against Mr J C. tit' Arthur and Mr. G. A. Stevens in respect tei their connection with past school board matters. Mr. McArthur hat commenced proceedings against Mr. Russell for alleged slander, * * Th.- members of the South Vancouver Women Voters' Association have been inking an active interest in thc elections, and during thc week several wanl meetings were held at which Mrs. W. A. McConkey anel ..thcr speakers urged the- women ratepayers t" record theii; votes ob election day. Meetings will be held in different parts fi the municipality during ihe campaign; and candidates are invited to attend St * * Mr, E. I.. Armstrong, candidate f'er I thc Council in Ward IV has addressed a number nf gatherings during the week and is arranging fm an active campaign in the elay- tha! remain before tlie elections -rn January 17. A Wreath frcm South Vancouver Enormous crowds witnessed the passing nl the cortege through the streets nf Vancouver un Tuesday afternoon, when the remains nf the late Police Chief Mulhern found their last resting place. Chief Jackson and a number of members of South Vancouver police attended the funeral as well as representatives of the Fire Department. A beautiful wreath freem the South Vancuuver police were among the many contributed from all parts uf Greater Vancouver. Of the old council, there are at ��� least four councillors who, from present appearances, are not likely to be members of the municipal council for this year. Prior to the voting een incorporation and the abolition of Wards, Councillors Wilbers. Stuart Campbell, Dickinson and Humphries have expressed their in - lentieen of not becoming candidates for re-election. It is quite possible, however, that une or another of the-, gentlemen may reconsider their decision, * * st Mr. Fred Way. wh" has been asked to become a candidate for Wanl V in opposition to Mr. Gold, has agreed tn stand provided the ward abe.litie.il bylaw was not carried. Mr E. Gnld will also bc opposed in this warel by Mr. J. W. Geiostrey at the request uf several ratepayer-. * * * Feir the recvcship, Mr. J. C. McArthur, Mr. Thomas Dickie and Reeve Kerr still remain on the slate a- candidates, During the week. Reeve Kerr held meetings ai Secord School! Next Monday, January 12. a meeting will be held at the North Ann School, when it ��i'l !����� probably decided which candidate will be supported f"r Ward Seven. Mr. C. W Twiddy or Mr J. C. Gibson. The rumor that has gained .-nine currency in the municipality that Mr. Thomas Dickie intends to retire from the contest for the recveship is auth- oritively denied by that gentleman. * e|t * Mr. Thomas Dickie, candidate for the vie\. ship has addiessed several meetings eluring the pasl week, speaking chiefly in opposition to the bylaws. At tin Tecumseh School mi Tuesday he outlined the policy he would pursue if 11< eti I reevi of Se -nt ii Vancouver, # * * Mr. J. Graham, candidate for Wanl One commenced his election campaign "ii Friday with a meeting in the Connaught School, which he and several supporters addressed, �� * * On Friday a well attended meeting was In Id at Cedar C ittagi in support Of lhe' for indidature Wanl 'IV if Mr. W. B. Rns- $1,300,000 BONDS SOLD It is announced this week that arrangements have been made in London to underwrite $1,000,000 worth of Seiuth Vancouver bonds at 91. Altogether there has been recently disposed of $1,300.1100 worth of municipal bonds, one million being - elel in England and $300,000 in Toronto and New York. and North Arm School, both well attended, ill which lie dealt mainly with the advantages of incorpi rati m a- a step towards annexation. Mr McArthur and his supporters have been particularly active in the campaign, holding several crowded meetings which have shown unmistakable evidence nf the strung opposition throughout Smith Vancouver to Incorporation, At the nieeling mi Tuesday evening at Kalenberg Hall a large audience expressed approval of Mr. McArthur's candidature for thc reeveship * ��� * As candidates fur Wanl il. both Mi. (',. A Stevens and Mr W. 1! Russell have hehl several crowded and lively meetings, the contesi in Mr. J. C. Me Vrthur has cal . cally denied the statement said to have been made al a meeting at S.- cord Sell..e.i tei ihe effect that hi- campaign literature vva- being paid for by corporations win. are seeking certain franchises in South Vancouver. Mr. McArthur challenges anyone to show the leasl proof of the statement, * * * Thc committee rooms e,i Mr. ].;,|. ward Geeld, candidate for Wanl I'i.,' are at 593S Fraser Street. South Vancouver. 1 ! "����t ���' )T M Silver Wedding _ Mr. and Mrs C. W. Feast, of South Vancouver will celebrate their silver wedding on January 2.' by a dance and social gathering at the dance hall. Labor Temple, corner of Homer and Dunsmuir Streets. . i , -' ��� ��� wm. Parliament Buildings, Victoria, where deputations from South Vancouver seeking enabling legislation for annexation to Vancouver have been thrice turned down by the Government. Those who favor annexation will hope that the next visit to these palatial buildings may achieve more successful results. VOTING BY WARDS Incorporation Bylaw Ward��� For Agt. One 69 307 Two ti 306 Three 49 128 25th and Fraser St.. 12 80 25th and Main St 200 624 Municipal Hall 142 253 Six 23 55 Seven 64 36 Te.tal 622 1789 Abolition of Wards Bylaw Ward��� F.>r Agt. One 43 325 Two 73 291 Three 39 135 25th and Eraser St... 18 74 25th and Main St.. ..236 573 Municipal Hall ....150 242 Six 16 60 Seven 48 51 Total 623 1751 Majority against incorpora- tion, 1167. Majoritv against abolition of Wards, 1128. MB SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1914 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK T i I R E B SCOTCH CLOTHING HOUSE LIMITED TWO STORES 30 to 34 Cordova W., Between Abbott and Carrall 77 Hastings Street E., Corner Columbia Avenue See Our Special $12.50, $18.50 and $22.50 Suits and Overcoats We cater to the man who wants the best, for the least money THE LABOR WORLD The "Financial Stringency" as it Affects Workers' Real Estate ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE "LABOR EDITOR" TERMINAL CITY IRON WORK8 1949 ALBERT ST. PHONE : HIOHLAND J30K ENGINEERS. MACHINISTS AND FOUNDERS IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS FIRE HYDRANTS AND 8PICIA. J REPAIRS OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS Hughes Bros' Big Liquor Store 105 HASTINGS STREET EAST, VANCOUVER, B. C. Phone : Seymour 330 We carry everything in the Liquor Line No order too small, and none too large for this popular Liquor Store Free Delivery to all parts South Vancouver leaving our Store every Friday morning at 9 a.m. Dominion Equipment & Supply Co. LIMITKD Contractors and Municipal Machinery, Equipment and Supplies Phone Seymour 715S 839 Beatty Street Vancouver MACADAM & COMPANY GENERAL CONTRACTORS 418 Winch Building Vancouver, B.C. Wood Block PAVING B. C. EQUIPMENT CO. MACHINERY DEALER8 CONCRETE MIXERS, STEEL CARS, ROCK CRUSHERS, ELECTRIC, STEAM, AND GASOLINE HOISTS. WHEELBARROWS, TRANSMISSION MACHINERY, GASOLINE ENGINES, PUMPS, AND ROAD MACHINERY Offices: 606-607 Bank ol Ottawa Bldg. Phone Sey. 9040 (Eichante lo ��ll Department,) HIGHLAND LIQUOR COMPANY 758 POWELL STREET :: Phone Highland 555 Dealers in Wines, Liquors and Cigars Cascade Beer pints SI doz., quarts $2 doz. Heldleberg . " ��1 " " �� " B. C. Export " 85c " " ��1.75 " We deliver to South Vancouver by motor every Friday. Phone Us Your Orders CASCADE BEER Beats them all-It will certainly pay you to get wise and have a talk with ua about it. International Importing Company 303 PENDER WEST Bottlers of Caccade, B. C. Exp ort and Bohemian FREE DELIVERY TO YOUR DOOR IN SOUTH VANCOUVER EVERY THURSDAY PHONE SEYMOUR 1951 JOS. H. BOWMAN ARCHITECT 116 CROWN BUILDING PENDER STREET VANCOUVER Up to Scratch "How shall I know if they want ��ie to give an encore?" asked Mrs. ^'iglory demurely at the amateur theatricals. "That will be quite easy," explained Mrs. Korstic. "You will hear the ceit-ealls." Beaver Transfer Co. LIMITED 112 WATER STREET Furniture. Piano Moving and all sorts oi teaming done. Callsi from any part of Vancouver or South Vancouver will receive our closest attention. All orders promptly attended to. Apropos of an aged millionaire's marriage to a chorus girl of 17, David "fiasco said : A love match, no doubt; a love watch, at least, on the old millionaire's part. Love is good for the young. It keeps them straight. But 'or the old���oh, my! "Love, in respect to the young and old, is just the opposite to a walking stick���a walking-stick', you know, is the old man's strength and the young man's weakness." Seemed Ancient "Ah," sighed thc boarder who was given to rhapsodies, as they sat down to the Christinas dinner, "if we could only have one of those turkeys that we used to raise on the farrti when I was a boy I" "Oh, well," said the pessimistic boarder, "perhaps it is one. | You never can tell." From the point of view of the workers, the year just closed will not In- leenked back upeui wilh any sighs of regret. The financial stringency, like all nther "stringencies," always strikes the man who works by the sweat of his brow the hardest, and it is not far to seek for the reason. Those who talk must of the stringency generally feel it the least. The men who own "all kinds of stuff" in the shape of real estate and revenue producing property arc eternally grumbling and try to shift the responsibility for such a state of things on thc powers that be in thc municipal and city government, They forget, however, that it has been mainly because of the fat sums they obtained feir their real estate in the past that the financial situation has struck the community, and by the community we mean thc workers therein, so severely. Ever anxious to Improve his conditions, thc prospect of owning his own home was certainly an alluring one to the worker. All very well, but when the terms in many instances, under which they bought were such as made it imperative that they must keep working for a space of years without stoppage on account of sick- The government could <1>��� a wlioh I Int wiih that lurplni if it instituted I dc par I me nt inr loaning money al | reasonable rates ol interest to men who are cudgelling their brains how ' to keep their end up. They talk of encouraging industries to come, but a little encouragement to the industries thev have at present j would help eiut a whole lot ��� �� �� From the statements made by Mayor Baxter at tlie mayoral election just closed, it would seem as if the laboring situation in Vancouver w;is becoming much brighter. $3.- 000,000 is the sum the Mayor said would bc in hand to proceed with improvements. On thc whole we think there will bc an improvement this year, but the ��� workers here at the present time are quite able te, handle it all. An exten-1 sion of the "close season" for immigration wouldn't hurt a bit. * * * Xow that the work on the paving of Main St. has commenced and with the j announcement that lhe Burrard Sewerage Commission arc starting operations we look for an improvement i from the outside laborers' point of i view, B. C. ELECTRIC IRONS THE CHEAPEST IRON OF ITS STANDARD ON THE MARKET THE BEST IRON OFFER2D ON THE MARKET AT ANY PRICE PRICE $3.50- Every Ircn is guaranteed by the B. C. Electric for 10 years CARRALL AND HASTINGS STS. PHONE SEYMOUR 5000 1138 GRANVILLE ST. (Near Davie) The Bonnie Purple Heather Sandy Urges the Eleckturs tae back up the Cooncil on the Main Street Pavin'. A vista of Burrard Inlet ness or out of work it rubbed some of the gilt off the gingerbread. It is the workers, as we said before, who are the only real sufferers. Cases have occurred where men after paying their hard-saved earnings into payments on their homes have bad to forego tlie whole thing on account of their inability, through no fault of their own, lo continue thc payments. We never hear of a Hindu, Chinaman or Jap dying from starvation, but there' have been' cases where white men and their families' have suffered this most torturin" scourge. If any reader should even question this they only need to ask some of the women connected with Ihe various charitable institutions. Meanwhile the B. C. government are standing idly bye. The Premier is ashamed of his country because i'i its inability tei grasp the necessity for buying three Dreadnoughts. Some of the workers are more concerned about buying such common things as bread anil potatoes. If the B. C. government would guarantee the three Dreadnoughts would bc used to defend the shores fi'mi any more importations of Chinese or other Asiatics the workers would bc with him as one man. From an Eastern contemporary comes thc news tbat Carnegie anil some more of his clan are proposing to establish a loan company tu give money to thc workers on terms that will outdo thc Shvlock moneylender. While we have very little faith in these "captains of industry" in any scheme which they propound in which lo lay their funds "lien for the good of tbe workers, still lhe idea is good. A peculiar move i- mi just now in connection with the C. \. R. agreement with the Cily regarding False Creek. It will be remembered that much was made oi lhe tact that the railway company purposed boring two tunnels between the creek anil the Fraser Kiver. This was work on 'which thev proposed spending $3,- IXII I.I IIII I. Now comes the statement, contradicted eme day and reasserted the next, that the railway company propose to enter the Creek via the Grandview cut���thus -.ning at least $2,500,000 of the sum they proposed t.e spend. It seems to us that if the railway company are allowed to do this, the employment which the workers of Vancouver we-re expected to get will all go by the board. The city, we hope, will stand to iheir guns and stipulate for thc agreement and [nothing else. Workers of South Vancouver. Mr. R. I!. Neelands is again standing for re-election as school trustee. From his record in the past we need have no fear when casting our ballots on the 1/ih. lie is the' only worker representative we have, either "ii the council eer the school board. Lei us try our strength and see il we cannot put him at the top of the poll, This might he the means i'i inducing other workers who can spare the necessary time entering the fit Id later on. No doubt n whole lot of fish are envious of the one that succeeded in jumping clear cm of the water and catching thai magnifloent troul By. Weel freens, I wish yae a' a richt guid Happy Xew Vear. I hope yae a' enjoyed yersels an' no' feelin' ony bad efiecks. I believe it's the whuskey they sell oot here, a' the same, that's mainly responsible for knockin' a man oot sae quick. It's tbe only thing I can think o', feir thc bottle, in my opeenyin, seems tae be sma'er than '.he yin yae could buy at hame for yaer hauf-a-croon or three bob. Hen.ever, bc that as it may, I'm no' gaun tae tarry ony longer on that subjeck���I guess yaer a' pretty weel sick e,' it like mysel���an' noo feer the serious things o life again. By the time this is in print the fate u' the incorporashun bylaw '11 hae been decided an' we'll bc in the thick n' the eleckshuns. Noo, as I hae said afore, I'm no' in favor o' incorporashun, an' frae nae speerit o' ill will tae the reeve an' cooncil, I hope it's defeated. There's nae use in discussin1 it ony marc but I hope they'll bury it awa noo for guid. Noo tbat the eleckshuns are on it's tae lie hoped tlle ratepeyers '11 tak a wee bit mare interest an' turn oot tae record their votes. It's been a shame in lhe past lhe apathy thai's been displayed by the eleckturs an' nene that they hae the opportunity it'- tae lie bulled they'll exercise the privilege. I dinna intend lac plead ior ony o' the candidates. They can a' dae that gey weel for themsels but wan thing I'm in favor o1 is that tlle nexl coon- cil '11 go richt ahead wi' the pavin' o' Main Street. Noo that the contractors hae made a start, naethin' should be put in iheir wey that wud bring aboot a stoppage "' that meritorious piece o' work. I ken line there's a guid argynieni can lie brocht agin it on lhe grund that tlie contract wisna open tac ten ders, but why sheiuld we workin' folk worry owre that. Sunn- wise guy yin time said that competeeshun wis the life o' trade, but often times we fin' it workin' the ither wey aboot, an' generally -:>c.ik- in', the competitive systems been responsible for a lot o' the ill- we workin' folk suffer frae. Hooever, thai by iln- wey It should be pretty evidenl tae maisl folk thai had the job no' been 'akin up by ihe wud block company iu the wey ii has. Main Street wudna hae heen paved for anither li\i 01 six year-���ii no' longer. There's lot o' oppiseeshun tae it��� but the workin' folk hae nae reas m tae oppose it. an' if they dae it's wi' listenin' tae some o' the hert-brekin' argyments o' the folk that'll hae tae pry the piper. There's an auld sayin' that them that pey the piper should ca' the tun< ���an' in this ;,. jn other cases 1 her. tily agree wi' the sentiment Hut. i- it no' ihe f��� Ik that's came eee.t tllC SoOth V.I 11 C< le i\ C T. . 11 ��� ��� 11 li M.lill Street, an' built their hoosel an bits o' schaakes up the different avenues that's made the property on that streel sae muckle socht efter I- it no' through them that the same pro perty hai advanced in price frae thoosand dollars a bet tae ten times an' s'imc times mare���that sum. Weel, I think they folk hae something comin' tae them noo, an' thc puir property-owners on Main Street are only gien a wee bitty back o' what they never earned when they pey their share o1 pavin' the -treet an' pittin' it in a state wherein wan can cro-s frae- yin -i'ie- tae the ither withoot learnin' lae swim, Main Street. I aye reckon, is wan o' the finest -treet- in Vancoover an' it ill befits it tae be the muk-hole it's been sae long. I dinna happen tae own ony real estate on the street, but if I did I think frae the pint o' view <e* tny investment I wud be mare strongly in t'aveer o' it than I am. Rinnin' in- the hert o! thc city richt oot tae the river, wi' a guid grade a' the wey, tbe street when paved should be wan o' the finest tae lie -een anywhere. Besides, in th< no' faur distant future, wi' the plans the government hae in haun.l. a paved -treet 'II bc necessary tae haundle the traffic that's tae ��� eme frae Lu'u Island an' the Diha. Noo, I dinna want tae I -t real e-tate along the street ��� it'- a;wa owre high aready like everywhere else ���but lhat'- nae reason why the work- in-men shouldna favor lhe weirk pro- e-e-eelin'. I hope the ratepeyer? 'II mak their voices heard on the subject an' mak it plain iae the council they're wi' tlu-m in tni- very necessary work. In the meantime���.or the next week at onv rate���yae dinna need lae- spend a penny in thc wey o' amusement f'er it yae attend the eleckshun meetins yaell gi I mi ugh fun tae act as an antidote tae the efter efecka ���>' the \'e-w "/ear celebrashuns. Hen'- tae yai again an' be sure an' vote V"iu-s through the heather. SANDY MACPHERSON Paddy's Subterfuge An Englishman and an Irishman made a bet as to whie-h could swim the longest. < in the- day of the ran the Irishman came to ihe shore in a bathing -nit and a large sat.-inl on his back 1 he Englishman aski >: v h il In- had in the bag ' Pri "��� isions for tin et days," answered P I ���'Tin- bet's - ff." said the Ei ( I man, as he handed Pat the money. A te w daj - latei he heard that Paddy o mldn'i - vim .1 stroke. .-:* m4SS ��� Want Quiet Sometimes "Haven't you any electric lights?" "We have somi." ie pln-d Sagebrush Sam, "But we took 'em down, The Crimson Gulch city council decided that when two genti make an agreement to ihool "il -ight. Main. itrei I ought te < be kept dark li ng enough tn allow the >se so inclined t get .1 In:!.- slumber." > 1 ��� ' ' i L if Li__ 1 aCJ fc.fl .Wl^lS^jC 'n Tt to J ity .���t^^j?-!!! Bl - ! 33 V-'"^'1''' ������ ,*''-'''*"^5*2 * e^9S The S. S. Beaver, the first steamboat on the Pacific Coast two GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 191 + RECORD OF YEAR'S WORK IN THE MUNICIPALITY Statistics of Work Done During 1913 by Various Civic Department* of South Vancouver In briefly reviewing the past year's work in the various departments of the municipality, it should be borne in mind that in South Vancouver the monetary stringency had its inevitable effect in restricting or postponing development as in other parts of Greater Vancouver. The exact figures for these municipalities for 1913 are not at present available, but if ally comparisons were necessary it will he probably found that South Vancouver was not behind in facing the difficulties created by the financial de- pression which affected them all. Revenue Receipts In the financial department, the general revenue of the municipality from taxes fevr the year 1913 was approximately $488,76S, compared with $333,411 in 1912, an increase of $155,- 357. There was a substantial increase in the revenue from water taxes amounting to approximately $105,- 576 compared with $66,000 in 1912. Road Improvements Notwithstanding the tightness of money and consequent holding up ef much necessary puhlic improvements, considerable road work was done as reported by the municipal engineer. This included over four miles of streets and lanes cleared and rough gradeel; over nine miles of sidewalks laid; twelve miles of streets graded; 2,980 miles of streets macadamized; 3,841 miles permanently paved and 15,428 miles of streets oiled. Work in connection with the Kings- way pavement, which cost $294,382, was executed during thc past year, while considerable preliminary work was done in the proposed paving of Main Street and Fraser Avenue. With regard to the paving of Main Street the contract, amounting to $438,494, was let to the Dominion Creosoting Company and work on the drainage was commenced before the end of Ibe year. Water Department During the early part of the year much work was done by the water department in laying down an 8-inch steel water main along Kingsway and towards the end of the year similar work was begun on Main Street, including house service connections. The contract for thc erection of a steel stand pipe at Central Park capable of storing 750,000 gallons of water was also let, and the work which will cost $30,000 is expected to be completed next month. Fire Protection Some important additions to the fire department were made in 1913, including two Scagravc auto-combination wagons costing $16,000, now in commission after a number of inspections. A contract has also been let for 50 alarm boxes to be placed at convenient places throughout thc municipality, Fire prevention, automobile garage and explosion bylaws have been passed by the council. With the appointment of Fire Chief Lester several changes have been made and improvement! carried out in organization and there arc now, besides the chief, ten men employed on the staff. During the year about 1250 inspections of buildings were made by tbe department. Since the improvements were carried out in fire protection in 1913, the insurance rate, which is high in South Vancouver, has been somewhat reduced, and a further substantial reduction is promised as soon as thc new motor apparatus is in commission. For the year there were approximately 112 alarm calls, and the loss on buildings and contents amounted to about $34,195 with insurance given as $56,685. Building Permits As in practically every other municipality in the province, there was considerable curtailment of building enterprise during 1913 in South Vancouver. Nevertheless, there were a large number of permits for buildings issued, and the total value is not inconsiderable. The permits issued by Building Inspector A. E. Young for the year numbered 1242, and the The Voters' List of 1914 This week saw the completion of the Soulh Vancouver Voters' List of 1914. This year's book is a remarkable edition, containing approximately 20,000 names. Compared to the list of a year ago there is an increase iu lhe number of names of about 9000. This is accounted for largely by thc fact that the list of a year ago embraced only the registered deed holders and holder! of agreements of sale. This year all deed and agreement holders were placed on the list. Almost as remarkable is the fact that the entire work in connection with the printing of the job was done in South Vancouver, within a very limited period. The complete list was put into book form in less than three weeks' time by the Greater Vancouver Publishers Ltd., who publish the "Chinook," a task which would have tested the largest print shops of the City of Vancouver. PRESENTATION AT WESTMINSTER CHURCH Miss Esselmont Resigns as Superintendent of Junior Endeavor Society An interesting presentation took place recently at a gathering of the Junior Endeavor Society at Westminster Presbyterian Church, South Vancouver. The occasion was the resignation of the superintendent of the society, Miss Esselmont, having decided to enter the General Hospital to train for the medical profession. Miss Thelma Dickson in a few touching words expressed the great regret of the members of the society in tbe resignation of Miss Esselmont, who had so kindly and ably acted as superintendent, and presented Miss Esselmont with a bible as a token of their love. An address to Miss Esselmont was then read by Miss Jessie Mouat as follows; and Mrs. Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Tate, Mr. and Mrs. Cowdell, Mr. and Mrs Leaper, Mrs. A. L- Gregor, Miss M. Gregor, Misses Belle and Alex Pringle, Miss E. Mitchell, Miss Gladys Thompson, Miss Annie Thompson Miss E. McLean, Miss Jessie Finlay son, Miss Mcjarrow, Miss Maimi Boyle, Miss M. Cunningham, Mis^ Jeanie K. Holden, Miss E. Baer, Mis; M. Keaney, Misses Jessie and Mag gie Howat, Miss Chris Cunningham Miss Mary Weir, Mr. Creed. Messrs J. and R. Crawford, Mr. R. Parker Mr. W. R. Cook, Mr. W. J. T. McKay, Mr. Leonard Graham, Mr. A Kennedy, Foxleigh, Sask.; Messrs. C. and A. Thompson, Mr. James Fin- layson, Mr. A. C. Moss, Foxleigh, Sask.; Mr. A. Wallace, Mr. Richard Kerr, Mr. J. Wilkinson, Mr. W. H. Aldridge, Mr. F. Bond, Mr. Archie Howat, Mr. H. Baer, Mr. Adams, Mr. George Gregor and others. PAID^ADVERTISING SUIT FOR SLANDER BEGUN Mr. J. C. McArthur, Candidate for Reeveship of South Vancouver, Claims $10,000 Damages As a result of certain statements alleged to have been made by Mr. W. li. RuSS^ll, candidate for Ward II of South Vancouver municipality, at a public meeting recently held in the Selkirk School, Cedar Ceittage, Mr. J. C. McArthur, candidate for reeve, has commenced proceedings on a charge of slander. Thc case is in the hands of Mr. R. L. Maitland, solicitor, Vancouver, and $10,000 damages are claimed. The alleged slander Is to the effect that Mr. Russell charged Mr. McArthur with being responsible for the past maladministration of the School Board, during thc time Mr Spencer Robinson was connected with it. Mr. Russell is understood to claim that he made no personal charges of wrong doing, but that Mr. McArthur was to blame for extravagances of administration. As Mr. Russell has declined to apologise, a writ has been issued, but at the time of writing had not been served. At a public meeting held on Monday evening at Victoria Road, South Vancouver, Mr. J. C. McArthur is understood to have offered $500 to the General Hospital if any charge of personal maladministration could be proved. One Week Specials Watch our Windows for Snaps in Hardware With every $3.00 worth of groceries we will put you in one 18- lb. sack B.C. Granulated Sugar for $1.00. Regular Specials 3 lbs. Butter 1.00 3 tins of B.C. Milk 35c Pure Maple Syrup, per tin 50c Peas, per tin 10c No. 1 Ashcroft Potatoes, guaran. teed 100 lbs. Good Black Tea, per lb 25c Coal Oil, per gal 25c 4 tins of Sardines 25c 2 bottles Holbrook's Sauce....35c Totem Catsup, reg. 30c, now 20c Salmon, per tin 5c Toilet Soap, reg. 3 for 25c, now 5c Laundry Snap Soap 8 bars 25c Lipton's Pickles, reg. 35, now 30c HARDWARE Lamps, complete 35c Bread Tins returned, reg. 80c... now 50c Granite Teapots, reg. 45 and 55c, .... now 30 and -10c Tin Teakettles, reg. 25c, now 20c Curry combs 10c Your choice of any pair of Hinges, while they last 10c 6 LOAVES OF 5c BREAD.. 25c C.B. Hutton & Co. Cor. TYNE & WESTMINSTER ROADS Telephone Collingwood 2 COLLINGWOOD EAST <S^& i.i --. .--���-tez~.:f -.' - ' Lake Coquitlam from the Tunnel Entrance total value amounted to $894,196. Of these, 726 permits were issued for houses valued at $652,105; 347 for alterations valued at- $94,346; 55 for stores and apartments valued at $8500 anil 110 for miscellaneous buildings valued at $43,945. Domestic Water Rates Superintendent Mullett has issued from the South Vancouver Water Department a new schedule of water rates. A general reduction has been made averaging 25 per cent, on thc former rates. Th6y mew work out at an average of $11 per year for a fully plumbed dwelling house, payable half-yearly, with 20 per cent, discount. Thc garden hose rate for a 33-foot lot is $2 and for a 66-foot hit $3. Meter rates will bc charged 16, 12 and 5 cents per 100 cubic feet, according to thc quantity of water used. B i^ I Nearly 200 Miles of Water Mains About 15 miles of water mains were laid by the South Vancouver Water Department in 1913. There were also 65 hydrants and 1700 house services installed during thc year. The total extent of mains in the municipality is now 199 miles, while there are 582 hydrants and 8833 services. "Dear Miss Esselmont : We are giving you this little gift as a tok:n of our love for you and to show you how much wc think of the trouble you have taken to help us. We hope that you will be successful in the larger work you are taking up and our wish for you is that this book may be a lamp to light you on your way.���Yours very sincerely, Junior Endeavor." A social entertainment which was much appreciated, followed the presentation. SCHOOL TRUSTEE To the Electors of South Vancouver: The undersigned begs to acknowledge the honor of being permitted to serve on your School Board during the past two years, and respectfully solicits your vote and influence for re-election to that position for ensuing term. Yours very respectfully, R. H. NEELANDS A Collingwood Debutante Quite the most charming social affair of thc season was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. Ormiston, of Fairmont Street, Collingwood West, on New Years' Eve, the occasion being the coining out of their daughter, Miss Flora. The charming debutante looked even more charming, wearing a beautiful gown of pale blue messa- line, trimmed with Dresden silk of a darker shade, and mother of pearl buckles. A collar of rare old point lace added much to her gown. Her flowers were red and white roses. Mrs. Ormiston wore a becoming gown of black mcssalinc, with a magnificent lace Robespierre collar set with brilliants. Agricultural Hall, Central Park, was a scene of unusual beauty. The decorations in the dance hall were of Yuletide colors, which contrasted brilliantly with thc magnificent gowns of the ladies. Pink and white carnations were used in the banquet hall, the favors being crackers, which caused much merriment. Covers were laid for one hundred guests. The ices were cut by Mrs. Sommerville. During the evening Mrs. Le Messurier, Miss Cunningham, and Mr. Cowdell sang. Splendid music was provided by the Franklin and Pierce orchestra the New Year being gaily danced in. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Le Messurier, Mr. and Mrs. Sommerville, Mrs. Matheson and thc Misses Margaret and Kate Matheson, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Dodds and Miss Dodds, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Redhead, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Stein, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. Booth, Mr. Debating League Dates A debating schedule has been arranged by the Vancouver Debating League, and the first debate will be held between Westminster Hall and Collumbia College in Westminster Hall on January 16. On January 19 the debate will be between St. Andrew's Church and the Law Students' Society at the latter church. On January 20 the South Vancouver Liberal Association will meet thc representatives of the First baptist Church in the church building. A team from thc Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church will meet one from Chalmers Church on January 22 at the former church. On January 24 members of thc Collingwood Parliament will debate with the First Congregational Church Civic Parliament in the church building. A Local Composer Solo singing "is becoming a feature in the praise service of Central Park Presbyterian Church. Last Sunday evening Mr. Mungo Gillespie gave a splendid rendering of a solo composed by Mrs. Gillespie entitled "Come Unto Me," which was much appreciated by a large audience. Reeve J. A. Kerr Outlines His Policy for South Vancouver I have served the Municipality as Reeve for thc past two years, and I am sure that all will agree they have been the most strenuous years, possibly, in the history of our Municipality. My policy has always been a progressive one. I believe that South Vancouver should advance. We must not stand still nor rest, as this would mean going backward; but progress must be tempered with care and economy. Early in 1913 the Council along with the Council of Vancouver city, went to the Government petitioning them to pass a bill for the annexation of South Vancouver to the city. You know the outcome. I am in favor of doing everything possible to strengthen our fire department. We must continue our endeavors along thc lines of securing a permanent water supply. Very much bas been accomplished during thc past two years regarding this most vital necessity. I favor the encouragement of industries in our Municipality. I would also favor the erecting at the earliest possible date of an electric plant for the supplying of cheaper light in our Municipality, as well as cheaper power. I favor Municipal ownership of our public utilities. In closing I wish to say that if returned for the year 1914, I will, as in the past, endeavor to serve the best interests of all, always endeavoring to uphold the credit and dignity of our Municipality. WARD FOUR Edward L. Armstrong For COUNCILLOR fl Asa business man actively engaged in legitimate business for six years in Greater Vancouver, I stand for the conduct of South Vancouver's affairs along strict business lines. *3 I do not want the "honor" of the position of councillor for Ward IV. It is a business proposition with me���my own self protection and the protection of every other ratepayer in the ward. EDWARD L ARMSTRONG Civic Election, South Vancouver WARD 4 YOUR VOTE AND INFLUENCE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED FOR WILLIAM WINRAM FOR COUNCILLOR WILLIAM WINRAM -\TURDAV. JANUARY 10, 1914 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK FIVE IT WILL PAY YOU TO SEE OUR SHOWING FOR FALL PRICES THAT CANNOT BE BEATEN OR REPEATED IN THE ClTY SHOES Family Shoe Store (No. 2) CEDAR COTTAGE Grandview Car Terminui VANNESS AVENUE Store No. 1 at 823 GRANVILLE STREET Vancouver, B. C. FRANK NEWTON Collingwood Pure Milk Co. PURITY CLEANLINESS REGULAR DAILY DELIVERIES All our Milk and Cream is treated in the HOLDING PASTEURIZING PLANT, in accordance with the new PROVINCIAL ACT'S REQUIREMENT. G. W. HAWKINS C. P. HAWKINS EARLS ROAD, South Vancouver BITULITHIC PAVEMENT Has the following attributes: Durability; sure footing for horses; resiliency; noiselessness ; easy drainage; dustlessness; economy. Bitulithic approaches more closely than any other the ideal of a perfect pavement. Its notable durability makes it more economical than any other paving. The thoroughfares paved with bitulithic are an impressive object lesson in fine paving. Bitulithic has been adopted in over two hundred cities in the United States and fifteen cities in Canada. See Granville Street, Fourth Street, Heather Street, Marine. Drive and Magee Road in Point Grey; Georgia, Burrard to Stanley Park; Tenth Avenue, Laurel to Granville Street; Twelfth Avenue, Seventh Avenue, and Vcnables Street, in Vancouver City. Columbia Bitulithic Limited Phone: Seymour 7130 417 Dominion Trust Bldg Vancouver, B. C. OUR SATURDAY SHORT STORY A BIRD OF BAGDAD liy O. HENRY With..ni doubt much r��( thi ipirit and genius eei ilu- Caliph Harum Al Rashld descended \,, ill, Margrave August Michael von Paulsen 'Juing Guigg's restaurant is in Fourth A\ i mn ���thai itreet that the city -.1 ,ii to have forgotten in ii^ growth, fourth Avenue���born and bfed in iln Bowery���taggers north full "f K 1 resolutions. Willi ;i shriek and ii crash Fourth Avenue dives headlong into tin- tunnel at Thirty-fourth mill is never seen again, Near iln. -ml scene of iln- thoroughfare's dissolution -���'. iukI tin- modest restaurant of Quigg. It stands there vei ii you care in view its crumbling slinw wind red-brick front, it heaped with oranges, tomatoes, layer cakes, pies, canned asparagus���its papier mache lobster and two Maltese kittens asleep mi a bunch fi lettuce���i( yen care lee Mt at "in- eef the little table-, upeeii whose cloth 1ms bein traced in ilu- yellowest eif coffee Mains tlie trail ni the Japanese advance���in sit there wilh one eye nn your umbrella and the other upon the bogus bottle from which ymi (Imp ibe counterfeit sauce f<>isieel upon us by lln- cursed charlatan win. assumes In be emr dear herd and friend, the "Nobleman in India." Quigg's title came tlirmigh his mother. One nf ber ancestors was a | Margravine nf Saxony. Ilis father was a Tammany brave. On account of tin- dilution nf his heredity he found thai lie cnuld neither become a reigning potentate mir get a job in the City Hall. So be opened a restaurant, lie was a man full uf thought and reading. The- business gave liim a living, though be gave ii little attention. One side of his house bequeathed in him a poetic and romantic nature. The other gave him the restle-s spirit lhat made him seek adventure. By day he was Quigg. the restaurateur. Hy night he was lhe Margrave��� the Caliph���the Prince e.f Bohemia- going about the city in search of the uld, the mysterious, the inexplicable, tlu recondite. One night at 9, at which hour the restaurant closed, Guigg set birth upon his quest. There was a mingling nf lhe foreign, the military and the artistic in his appearance as he buttoned his coat high up under his short-trimmed brown and gray beard and turned westward toward the mure central life conduits fi the city. In his pocket he had stored an assortment nf cards, written upon, without which he never stirred nut of doors. Each of those canls was good al his uwn restaurant fnr ils face value. I Sume called simply Inr a bowl ul" simp ir sandwiches and coffee; others entitled their bearer i" one, two, three in- mure days 'ei lull meals; a lew- were fur single regular meals; a very few wcre, in effect, meal tickets g"e>d fur one week. Of riches and power Margrave Quigg had none; but he had a Caliph s heart���it may be forgiven him it his head fell short of lhe measure of Ilarim Al Rashid's. Perhaps senile ..I lhe gold pieces in Bagdad had put less warmth and hope inlee the complainants among the bazaars than had Quigg's beef stew among ihe fishermen and one-eyed calenders uf Man- hatten. . . Continuing his progress m searcn >f romance to devert htm, ur ut distress thai he might aid. Quigg became aware of a fast-gathering crowd tbat Whooped and fought and eddied at a ,rner e,i Broadway and the cross- town street that he was traversing. lurrying lee Hu- sp.it he beheld a yening man of an exceedingly melancholy and preoccupied demeanor engaged in the pastime uf casting silver money from his pockets te. the middle of iln- Btreet. With each motion of the generous one's hand the' crowd Imdilled upon the tailing largesse with veils of joy. Traffic was suspended \ policeman in the centre of tne mob stooped often t.i the ground as he urged Ilu- bl eckadcrs lo move on. Thc Margrave saw at a glance lhat here was food fur his hunger after knowledge concerning abnormal w,.rk- mes ..I the human heart, lie made bis wav swiftly l.e lhe young mans side and took his arm. "Come with ���h ai once," he said, ma low but com- mandlng voice thai his waiters hael learned tn fear. "Pinched," remarked lhe young man. looking up at him with expres sionless eyes. "Pinched by a painless dentist, Tak. mr awa). and i^i\. un gas. Some lay egg- and tome lay none. Win ii is a lieu?" Still deeply seized by tome inward grief. Inn tractable, In- allowed Quigg to lead him away and duv.ii the street tu a hub- park . "I was deeing tlie Monte Cristo aet as adapted by Pompton, N.J.. wasn't I ���" asked lhe young man. "You were throwing small coins inlee llie streel iur tlie people I" scramble alter." -aid the Margrave. "Thai's it. Nun buy all lhe beer yai ean hold, and then yuu throw chicken feed tu Oh. curse that word chicken, and hens, feathers, roosters, egg~. and everything connected with it I" "Young sir," said tbe Margrave kindly, but with dignity, "though I du not ask ymir confidence, I invite it. I know ihe world and I know humanity, Man is my study, though I die imt eye li im as the scientist eyes a beetle ur as ihe philanthropist gazes at tin objects 'ef his bounty���through a veil ui theory and ignorance. It is my pleasure and distraction tu inten si myself in llle peculiar and complicated misfortune! that life in a greal city vi-it- upon my fellowmen, Yuu may be familiar with lhe history eif that glorious and immortal ruler, the Caliph Martin Al Kashid, whose wise and beneficent excursions among hi- people in the cily eif Bagdad secured him lhe privilege eef relieving so much of their distress. In my humble way I walk in his footsteps. I seek fur romance and adventure in cily street- ���nui iu ruined castles nr in crumbling palaces. Tn me the greatest marvels of magic arc those that take place in men's hearts when acted upon by the furious and diverse forces nf a crowded population. In my strange behavior this evening 1 fancy a stury lurks, I read in yuur acl something deeper than the wanton wastefulness uf a spendthrift. I observe in your countenance the certain traces uf consuming grief nr despair. I repeal���I invite yuur confidence. I am nut without sume power tn alleviate and advise. Will ymi nut trust me?" "Gee, hnw yeeu talk," exclaimed the young man, a gleam uf admiration supplanting fur a moment the dull sadness uf his eyes. "You've gut the Aslnr Library skinned lu a synopsis uf preceeding chapters. I mind that uld Turk yuu speak nf. I read 'The Arabian Nights', when 1 was a kid. He was a kind uf Hill Devery and Charlie Schwab rolled int'i eme. lint say. yuu might wave enchanted elish- ragfi and make cupper buttles smoke up coon giants all night without ever touching me- My case won't yield t> that kind eif treatment." "If I could hear ymir story." said lhe Margrave, with Ilis lofty, serious smile. "I'll spiel it in about nine words." said the young man. wilh a deep sigh, "but I don't think yuu can help me any. Unless you're a peach at guessing it's back to the Bosphorus fm- ymi un yuur magic linoleum." "I work in llildebrau'.'s saeldle ami harness simp down in Grand Street. I've worked there five years. I get $18 a week. That's enough to marry un ain't it? Well, I'm nut going t" get married. Old llildebranl is one uf those funny Dutchmen���ymi know Ihe kind��� always gelling uff bum jokes. He's got about a million riddles and things that he faked frum Kugers Bri ethers' great-grandfather. Bill Watson winks there, lei... Me and Hill have lei stand for them chestnuts day after day. Why do we dn il? Well, jobs ain't lo be picked off every An- heuser bush���and ihen there's Laura. "What? The old man's daughter. Comes in lhe -Imp every day. About nineteen, and the picture nf the blonde that sits un iln- palisades ol the Rhine and charms the elam-diggerj into the surf. Hair lhe color of Straw malting, and eyes a, black and shiny as the best harness blackening��� think nf tbat! "Me? Well, it's either nie ur Hill Watson. She treats us both equal Hill is all le. tin psych..pll-ic about her; and me?���well, ynu saw mc plating the- road-bed of the Great Maroon Way wilh silver tonight That was on account e.f Laura I was spiflicateel. V.eur Highness, ami I we.t uf what I wouldst "How? Why, "hi midbrain says tu me and Hill this afternoon; 'Boys, one riddle have I ie.r you liabin A yuung man wlm cannol riddle- antw mi. n. I., i- nol s.e gi i >d by busim - i"i em family i-- pi is ii,.i that���hem?" Ami he ii a riddh a - mundrum, some ��� ami lu chuckles interiorly am! givei bnih ui n- iili tomorrow mo wurk e.ui ilu- .iii-eei t.. it Am! he sa> s w l:n h. yer i illii e-f it Re,, - tu his 1, -11 in-, ii . - I.i- daugh birthda) part) Vnd il means !. fur whichever ol us goes, for naturally aching i..r a husband, and it's eitlu r im- e.r Hill Watson for 'eld I liildebranl like- us both, ami want- her t" marry .--.m.-lc���<!> that'll carry on iln- I.ii-iii- -- ain r In'- stitched his last pair eei i: i - "Tlie riddle? Why, it was this Whal kind rn' a hen lavs tin longi Think nl that' Whal kind m a la;,- the longi -��� ' Am't ii lik' ���' Dutchman t" ri-!- a man's happiness fool proposition like that? Now. what's ilu- use? What I limit know aboul Inn'- would fill ��' ��eral incubators. You -ay you'rs giving imitations eef tlle '.111 Wall guj away- libraries in P.agdad. Well, now, .-an ymi whistle up a fair) thai II ihis he query, ur nol .-" "I mu-! e- mfess, -ir. that durii -.' thi .inin yi ai - thai I have- spent in - ni adventure and in relievii ��� ��� I have never encountered a in in interesting nr mure perplexing case. 1 fear thai I have '.Mil- il I he! my researches and observatii to their habits, their times ami man- . ir man varieties and .mil'-, their s .an ol life, ���" . ,, ,\ n ��� ih I., aii Ibsen drama ,��� -.. -,,,,, .-,; ihe yuung man. 'Continued on F-ige 7) BEST FOR CHILDREN Chambers 40 per cent. Emulsion Cod Liver Oil Soothes, Heals and Builds up lhe Lungs and System We guarantee it Second to None SPECIAL PRICE 85c and 40c CHAMBERS DRUG CO. O'llingwood East Wishing Our Many Friends and Customers a Very Prosperous Year for /9/j Some Special Lines of High-class Groceries for the New Year 30c Gold Bar Fruits, 2�� pound tins Hotchkiss Glass Jar Fruits, VA Pound tinB Peek, Fremi & Ce.. Biscuits, the package 15c and 20c Empress New Season's Jam=, 1 pound glass 25c Quaker Oats, large prize package L Duerrs Pure Jams, 2 pound glass jar ��� ���c Fisher's Home-made Peanut Butter 15c t0 4-^c Fels Naptha Snap, 4 bars for 2-1c Van Camps Tuinatoc Calsup, pint buttles - 30c Uld 'l'yme Maple Syrup, in tins and glass 55 and 60c Heinz Pork and Beans and Kidney Beans 15 and 20c Fraser it Maclean Special Blend Teas 35, 40 and 50c m n if I 26th Avenue and Main r raser & MacLean, p^ne. Fairmont m EARLS ROAD PHARMACY Corner Earls Road - KINGSWAY - 2197 Westminster Road NYLO CHOCOLATES Full Assortment 25c to $1.00 a Box WAKELIN BROTHERS PROPRIETORS Make South Vancouver Beautiful By planting such varieties of ROSES, SHRUBS AND ORNAMENTALS as are furnished by the British Columbia Nurseries Co. Ltd. They are THE BEST, and are GUARANTEED TO SATISFY THE MOST CRITICAL. Write for our 80-pagc descriptive Catalogue, IT IS FREL We also grow and sell the choicest fruit trees and small fruit plants, in great variety. Nothing but the best grade supplied and delivered fresh from the nurseries. H. H. HOWARD, of 6425 Inverness Street, South Vancouver, is our representative, see him, or write to 1493 7th Avenue West. KENT & SON SECONDHAND STORE Can supply your needs at right prices. COLLINGWOOD EAST (Right at Station) Hamilton Bros. Embalmers and Funeral Director* Parlors and Chapel: 6271 FRASER STREET Office Phone: FRASER 19 Residence Phone: FRASER 25 (Day or night) YOUR BUSINESS: Is your business paying ? Are you worried ovei the state of youi books 7 Is all youi capital tied up in customers' a iunts7 Is ymir system of accounts all you could desire? Are your collections properly looked after MY BUSINESS: 1. To show you whether yur business i.- paying or not. 2. To put your books in proper shape 3. To reduce your outstanding accounts. 4'. To suggest a system that is best for your business. i, 'I'., personally i""k after your collei G. WM. PATERSON Office���620 Bldwell Stri Residence���3715 Dock Street ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR VANCOUVER, B.C. Phone Seymour 9138 Phone Fairmont 2U2UL Special Rates to Municipal Hall and other South Vancouver pqt.itl The Delta's Fertile Soil C. M. WHELPTON BUILDING CONTRACTOR ESTIMATES GIVEN Phone: Fr.wr 34 - 4Sth A��e. .nd FrmMr FOUR GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1914, "** taCHINOOK PMBLISHfcD Every Saturday by the Greater Vane��u����r Publtihen Limited HEAD OFPICE : Comer Thirtieth Avenue and Main Street, loath Vanoouver, B. C O��ot|-c M. Murray, Pretident and Managing Director. Herbert A. Stein. Viee-Preiident and Managing Editor. John Jackson, Buiinctl Manager. TELEPHONE : Alt department Fairmont 1S7< MICHT CALLS Fairmont 194SL COLLINGWOOD OFFICE Collingwood SSL SUBSCRIPTION RATES : To all point! In Casada, United Kingdom. Newfoundland, Nea Zealand, and other Britieh Posaeaiioni : One \ear S*-00 Sia Month! 100 Three Montha SO Postage to American, European and other Foreign Countriei, ll.Ou per year extra. "The truth at all times firmly stands And shall from age to age endure." mentioned, however, there is not only physical strength to be derived, but also the mental alertness and skill that lend interest to their pursuit. A BROAD, BROTHERLY OUTLOOK THE recent remark of Mayor Baxter that "we must be big enough, broad enough, brotherly enough, to bury our petty jealousies in constructing a Greater Vancouver," might be very appropriately applied to all of us who will vote for tl'C council which we think should run the civic affairs of South Vancouver during 1914. Whoever may bc elected as head of that council or whatever candidates may be returned, it is clearly the duty of electors to sink their private feelings as to the comparative r.erits of incorporation and annexation, and veto Co the candidates who will best ensure the good gnye' ninent and progress of South Vancouver as pit t of a future Greater Vancouver. We are all for a Greater Vancouver. Naturally, in such matters as home industries, we wouid like to see preference given to tradesmen who are ratepayers in South Vancouver. Until annexation to, or amalgamation with, Vancouver meterializes, that is the only common-sense course to pursue whether as regards the contracts of public bodies or hi dealing with industries or stores. But, considering the matter from a broader standpoint, it is obvious that everything that goes towards increasing Vancouver's prosperity will tend to the benefit of South Vancouver, and vi.:e versa. The prosperity of each part of Greater Vancouver will be to the benefit of the whole. That applies also, of course, to Burnaby, Point Grey and the other districts of Greater Vancouver. There is considerable truth in Mr. T J ickie's al- 1m ion to Vancouver as the mother city i'i its relations with South Vancouver. A somewhat apposite compel ison might be made of the mother country's relations with Canada, in the sense that whatever benefits the one benefits the other. But just as the first diuy of Canadians is to the Dominion, so the iocal interests of South Vancouver are of firs'- importance to its residents. By the time this issue of the "Chinook" has teach- cd the hands of its readers the question of liicirpora- tion as well as the proposed abolition of the ward sy-l ni will have heen settled, and the field will be e'e-ar for the electors to decide upon which candidates wi/. best serve the interests of South ^ ancouver. TUP. SAVING GRACE THE recent civic campaigns in Vancouver and South Vancouver have been occasionally enlivened by somewhat personal outbursts of excited auditors or by the insistent questions of pertinacious hecklers. The art of heckling in Canada is yet in its infancy; in the Old Country, more particularly in Scotland, it has reached a high state of development. Long familiarity with this method of examining or cross-examining public speakers in the Old Country has not bred contempt so much as a mutual toleration of accusation or repartee often bordering on the personal. As in Canada and other English-speaking countries good humor generally predominates at public gatherings of the kind. There is not the same ultra-seriousness that characterizes Italian or French meetings when a lapsus lingua may be promptly followed by a fierce if bloodless duel. At similar Anglo- Saxon gatherings more allowances are made for the heat generated by political or civic controversy. Public men, of course, must expect to meet with opposition and criticism. There is no justification, however, for a man's personal or private affairs being used as arguments against his candidature for public office, as has recently heen the case in both Vancouver and South Vancouver. A public meeting, at any rate, is not the place for the discussion of a candidate's private morality. There may or may not be any grounds for such rumors; there very uncertainty should he sufficient deterrent from public reference. At the same time, in the heat of a contest strong expressions may be used in the discussion of public matters which if not permissible are at least excusable under the circumstances. The most experienced public men of this country as well as of the Old Country have never allowed such mutual criticism, and even recrimination, to affect their private friendships. Chamberlain and the late Sir. Win. Harcourt when the sharpest of political antagonists were at the same time the keenest and closest of friends. Numerous other instances could be cited as regards Canadian or British politicians. In the same way as regards humorous or playful allusions to public men in the press, there are not many experienced politicians who will readily take the slightest offence at such publicity, even when the "joke is on them." On the contrary, some prominent men could be mentioned who keep scrap books containing references and cartoons not always complimentary to their failings, prejudices or opinions. A man must indeed be sadly lacking in the saving grace of humor if he cannot enjoy even a joke at his own expense. Granted always of course, that the jest, or effort, is "nothing extenuate and naught set down in malice." couver when the work can be satisfactorily obtained in South Vancouver. The Vancouver civic bodies do not ask for tenders outside of the city; the tradesmen of South Vancouver would not be allowed to tender for city work. These Vancouver institutions are now united in giving the ratepayers of the city the absolute preference. The City of Vancouver public bodies are quite justified in asking for tenders from its ratepayers only, and until South Vancouver is annexed to the city, ratepayers here cannot complain. But so long as South Vancouver is a separate municipality a similar policy should bc pursued, if there is any sincere desire to encourage and promote its local industries. THE "S. T. SCOTT" LETTER SOME weeks ago, a letter signed "S. T. Scott, Cedar Cottage, B. C." was received by the "Chinook" and in ail good faith it received publication. The missive contained an attack upon Mr. J. C. Wright, a member of the Board of Trade, South Vancouver. It now develops that no such a man as "S. T. Scott" can be found in Cedar Cottage or the vicinity, and a diligent investigation fails to reveal the fact that such a man has resided there in the past year or so. It would appear that "S. i . Scott" was the name used by a species of trouble-maker, who has been the curse of the public and of editors in particular, from time immemorial���the anonymous letter writer. The "S. T. Scott" letter passed even the viligant editor of the "Chinook" as being bona fide. While it is regrettable that the letter ever got into print, the circumstances are not such as to detract one whit from the character and integrity of Mr. J. C. Wright, a valuable member of the South Vancouver Boanl of Trade, and a worthy citizen. m BY THE WAY A SPORT AND GOOD HEALTH A CORRESPONDENT whose letter appeared in last week's issue of the "Chinook," has drawn attention to the lack of support of, or interest taken in sport, in South Vancouver. He referred more particularly to the absence of adequate provision for school children being trained in good, clean sport such as football, hockey, cricket, tennis, swimming and the like. He appealed to the school trustees of South Vancouver to provide a "sports master" who could organize ami train the children iu such sports. Whether the present financial position of the school board will permit of the engagement of a special teacher of the kind may lie doubtful, retrenchment being the order of the day. Nevertheless, there is much sound sense in our correspondent's expressions on the subject. He states that sport is a "most important thing to our children as indirectly it leads to good health through life." That argument might easily have been strengthened by adding that the exercise derived from such games or sport tends directly as well as indirectly to good physical strength. And it is chiefly during their school days that children can have the opportunity of acquiring an active interest in the games which help build up strong and healthy bodies. This point in favor of sport can be applied also to "children of a larger growth." There are many doctors nowadays who prescribe physical exercise of this kind or another to their patients, and even advise them to "throw physic to the dogs." In the United States there are quite a number of these physical exercise physicians. In the Old Country, Eugene San- -dow, one time strongest man on earth, has established a physical health school or college, and an enormous number of people are taking advantage of his methods of regaining health or strengthening the sick and feeble. But in physical exercise, children should be, as Edison said recently as regards mental education, interested in their occupation. Gladstone may have found sufficient exercise in cutting down trees in his Ha- warden estate, but the chopping of wood in our Canadian backyards is too common and monotonous an exercise to greatly interest our children. In the games A SILENT MEMBER T a recent meeting of the South Vancouver Liberal Association, Mr. J. B. Holden referred to the non-representation of the municipality at Victoria. He made that undesirable condition of affairs the main text of his speech. He referred, for instance, to the fact that although Mr. Carter-Cotton is supposed to represent Richmond, in which constituency South Vancouver is included, people in the municipality hardly know his name, had never seen him or read of his views on the political or other questions of the day. When a short time ago there was a question of a bridge or some other public matter, no one appeared to think or know that the member for Richmond was one of the men who might help. Whether Mr. Carter-Cotton is much in evidence in other parts of his large, unweildy constituency appears unlikely; he is certainly not heard of in South Vancouver. Nor does he seem to have helped or advised South Vancouver in such matters as obtaining government consent at Victoria for annexation to Vancouver. In their naked and unashamed indifference to thc interests of Greater Vancouver in this and other ways, the autocratic ministers of the Victoria government have had apparently the tacit consent of the member for Richmond. It may be that Mr. Carter-Cotton has by silent or unseen methods endeavored to serve the public interests of his large constituency, but as far as South Vancouver is concerned it has been unrepresented since the present government came into power. Sir R. McBride, Attorney-General Bowser and some other ministers, are not exactly speechless leaders of the government. But have they not enjoined a "conspiracy of silence" among other members of the Conservative party, including Mr. Carter-Cotton? If not, it is difficult to account for the strange, if not "ominous, silence" of the honorable member for Richmond constituency. NOW THAT THE question of incorporation is settled, let us next vote for co-operation���in getting new industries for South Vancouver. �� �� * RECENT HARD TIMES is said by Sir W. Laurier to be due to the tariff; Hon. George E. Foster declares it is due to extravagance; Hon. T. W. Crothers states that it is owing to too much prosperity in thc past, while Mr. Edward Gold says it is due to past civic mismanagement in South Vancouver. Now, who is right? �� �� �� MR. H. H. STEVENS, M.P.. who has had his life threatened the other day by Hindoos, will be able now to appreciate the dangers of the Imperial viceroy's position in India. He will, at least, have the sympathy of all who desire to keep British Columbia a white man's country. �� * * COLONEL, THE HON. SAM HUGHES, who believes that Canada has the finest body of militia in Canada, the finest country in the world, has become a grandfather. Speaking to a reporter last week he also declared :. "It is the finest tooth in thc finest baby I ever saw." �� �� �� THERE IS A CERTAIN tradesman on Main Street, not a stone's throw from the "Chinook" office, who is so optimistic as to the great future of South Vancouver that he believes it will be before many years a bigger city than "Old Vancouver," and that the latter will then be asking to bc annexed to South Vancouver. Now, what do you know about that ? | t I A COCKATOO THAT chops wood is the property of a Mr. John Rute of Kingscliffe, England. It is a silver-crested Australian cockatoo, and each day thc bird breaks the wood up with its beak into short pieces suitable for firewood. Wc badly need some of these wood choppers in South Vancouver, am! | ������ government should let them in duty free. �� �� ��� THE GOOD NEWS IS announced from Toronto the good, this week, of a fall in the price of sugar. What we want now in Greater Vancouver is a fall n rents, rates, taxes and eggs���especially the latter. * �� * ASKED BY HIS WIFE what was the differ, . between a reeve and a mayor, a South Vancou e r Scotsman replied that there "was mare honor atta - ed tac the latter poseetion." t I ��� JUDGE SCHULTZ, WHO was raised to the bei h of the County Court of Vancouver, is the first Hebrew to be so honored in Canada. It is pleasain -> find that religious toleration is growing in Can la as well as in England, where recently Sir Ri ���;, Isaacs ��vas appointed the first Jewish Lord Ci i Justice. * * * PRELIMINARY work on the paving of Main St; i is at last in progress, and Mr. W. J. Prowse, whee accused of being one of the foremost leaders in i - moling this scheme, will be able in a short time to witness from his front door the great upheaval is spirit of enterprise has caused. * * �� SOME ONE, WHO WAS perhaps absorbed in I- miring the strenuous work of the laborers mi Main Street paving last week, dropped a small t; >���< 1 ring on the sidewalk, and it awaits a claimant ai lhe "Chinook" office. * * �� SOME NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS: To buj no more eggs while they remain at the present extraordinary price; to vote for candidates at the civic elections who really give their candid opinion about civic affairs; to go without breakfast until the high e-t of living is reduced by the establishment of a market at South Vancouver; to quit smoking until only the most imperative of reasons call for it. * �� * THE REV. II. W. FRASER, who was expecteel ut one time to he a candidate as mayor of Vancouver gave a suggestive address recently on "What I would do if mayor." We wonder what he would do if mayor or reeve of South Vancouver. His advice, at any rate, would bc broad-minded and illuminating. �� ��� ��� THE PRESENT WINTER in Greater Vancouver is said by old timers to be the mildest for a quarter nt a century. This is some consolation if it is not quite adequate compensation for the recent lightness of money. k ��� �� "ABSENTEE LANDLORDS" has long been one of the sore wrongs of ould Ireland; in British Col- ttnibia absentee members of parliament���from their constituencies���are now the subject of complaint. * * �� ALTHOUGH MOST PEOPLE thought that some of the civic campaign meetings in South Vancouver were lively enough, a local Irishman thinks they were altogether too quiet. "Why," said he, "at one of the matings one man called another a liar, and aim;'icr man fowled a spaker he was no gintleman, and bedad, they naether denied it. Sure, I'd have denied it u ith a brick." He would not admit that the times tail changed for thc better; "the toimes," he asserted, ''.iad degincrated." �� �� �� WHATEVER THE result of the polling at the fe th- coming civic elections may be, there will still rci iin at the top of the municipal pole Mr. Rawden's fl lining arc light. THE HIGH-GRADER'S CORNER HOME INDUSTRIES IT has long been the bane of South Vancouver as a municipality, and has been the source of numerous complaints on the part of ratepayers that there are certain public bodies or individuals who rush to the City of Vancouver, on the slightest provocation, for goods that could easily be obtained in South Vancouver. As regards the public bodies especially, it is manifestly their duty to set an example in the encouragement and support of the industries and tradesmen of South Vancouver. Nor does it seem necessary to us for the local bodies of the municipality to seek tenders in the City of Van- Onc Cause of Prosperity Greenwood Ledge Today Winnipeg is doing more business according to its size, than any other city in America. This is largely due to the vast amount of money spent by its business men in advertising. * ��� * No! We Never Did Minneapolis Tribune Did you ever meet an old settler without having him tell you how much he could have bought the whole downtown district for once on a time? * * �� Pickled Husbands Inferior Edmonton Journal At a women's institute meeting in an Ontario town a member read a paper on "Preserving Husbands." The discussion that followed brought out the fact that the well-preserved variety were superior in many respects to the pickled. * �� �� This Pitcher Shouldn't Go Broke Victoria Colonist Walter Johnson, the baseball pitcher, has signed for the Washington team for next season at, it is understood, a salary of $12,500 for the six months' work. Sport in some cases is a very good business to work at. Canada's Permanent High Commissioner Edmonton Journal Every once in a while some eminent Canadian lies of old age waiting for Lord Strathcona's job. �� �� �� A Feature of the Human Comedy Chicago Tribune There are no more amusing details of the human comedy than the elaborate devices men adopt to provide an excuse for wearing a ribbon or a button in one's lapel, and to the sympathetic observer of life s little ironies there is a touch of the pathetic about it. There are so many of us under the sun, we are so much alike! No wonder we crave for some distinction, some footing, however flimsy, to raise us above the welter of everybody else. Deep in each of us is a conviction that he is different, a conviction, or perhaps it were better to call it a blushing and inarticulate hope. �� ' ��� ' 1 "Dark, Handsome Young Men" Montreal Daily Mail The advertisement of a local theatre for "dark, handsome young men" was answered by hundreds ol applicants. Nothing like self-confidence. �� �� �� Seasons at thc Lake Pront Fort William Chronicle The last boat season having arrived, there's nothing left to do but look cheerfully for the first robin season. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1914 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SEVEN PAID ADVERTISING Leading Planks in My Platform Below will be found several of the plank- of my platform which I am pleased to put before the electors of South Vancouver. It is not my intention to make a personal canvass but I will appear in the various wards to fully discuss the issues before the ratepayers, after which I will leave my election in thc hands of the people. 1. Retrenchment and economy in all departments. 2. To demand efficiency from the heads of all departments and other employees. 3. Owing to the financial stringency, I am not in favor of increasing the indemnity of the Reeve and Council. 4. I am opposed to thc letting of any contract or contracts without tenders having first heen called for. 5. I am in favor of Municipal Ownership of all public utilities. 6. If elected, I will demand of the late commissioner, through the Government, that all charges against members of previous Councils and School Boards, and evidence in support thereof, which have not appeared in the Public Enquiry, be placed before the Council. 7. That I will at all times endeavor to keep in close touch with the wants of the people, and have all matters of Municipal importance discussed in public before incurring further expense on the ratepayers. 8. I will urge on the joint sewerage committee the necessity for the early installation of the sewerage system for the Municipality, and will aid them in every way possible in the carrying out of the work. 9. Encouragement of industries. 10. No increase in liquor licenses. 11. Owing to the present conditions I am in favor of an nexation. J. C. McARTHUR SCHOOL TRUSTEE GREATER VANCOUVER NOTES NEWS AND COMMENTS Mr. W. II Hadley, who is employed un the 1!. C. 1'. R .ind runs the Crist Poultry Ranch on e*0th Avenue and Seaconibe Road, Semth Vancouver was ��� successful competitor at the recent ihow of tbe Vancouver Pet Stock and Poultry Association. Altogether he won nine first prize-, three seceiniU. twu thirds, 2 fourthl, and 2 special prizes fe.r thc best pens, one of the prizes lieing a handsome champion cup. Mr. Upton, ihe government expert, is reported In have j stated that the white-crested blacks especially were the best he had ever j seen of the data, * * * , According to Councillor Stuart Campbell, South Vancouver's repre- wcrc the following: Electrician I.. r Rawden in succession tee Mr. Morris; Assessor EL Thompson in place e.i Mr. West; and Fire Chief Lester in succession t'e Mr. Wand. Police Magistrate Johnson was aopointed tei -lined Mr. J. C. MeArlhur, while Health Inspector Pengelly and Kn- gineeri Clement and Baxter have ten- eiereel their resignations. * ete �� The residents of North Burnaby have arranged a prize competition in llie- production of fleiwers and veget- ginning eif the new year. A large area 01 tide Hals on the Eburne side eif the Xorth Arm was inundated to a depth of IX inches anel on Lulu Island all the drainage ditches were mil tee To The Electors of South Vancouver: The undersigned acknowledges the honor placed upon him by the Voters in the past and solicits your vote and influence for the sane honor for 1914. C. M. WHELPTON SCHOOL TRUSTEE Are na HOCKEY At Vancouver Westminster vs. Vancouver M JANUARY 16, at 8.30 p.m. Entire Gallery, 50 cents. Reserve seats, $1.00. Promenade, $1.25 Box Seats, $1.50 GRAND fENTRAL HOTEL Fully Modern and Up-to-date EBURNE STATION, B. C. CORNER OF FOURTH STREET AND RIVER ROAD THE LEADING HOTEL EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN GRAUER & DUMARESQ, Proprietors AUTO PARTIES CATERED TO PHONE EBURNE 135 li-t reside in either Vancouver or N'ew Westminster. * * �� The decrease in the Vancouver j hank clearings in 1913 as compared with the previous year, was not sei great ai expected. For the vear just ended the figures were $606,899,710, as against $645,118,887 in 1912, and'$543,- 4144,354 in 1911. * * * Probably the Iir-t baby born in Vancouver during 1914 nr-.t -;i�� lhe light e.f day aboard a Davie Car on Main Streel near Harris Street. The happy event occurred in the wee, small hours .ef the morning '.n January 1. Until nn.ther and child are reported tu be deiing well. * * * As suggested by the London fin- ane-ial ageotl, lln- nai if lhe "Bur- rard Peninsula Joint Sewerage Commission" has been changed tei the "Greater Vancouver Sewerage Com- minion." C'instruction work start- eel Ihi- week when a gang of men were placed on the open wurk frum Fifteenth tn Seventeenth Avenues. ��� e�� �� Mr. Jiehn Christie, of Carlton Street, Collingwood, was committed lasl week by Magistrate JohnSon for trial on a charge nf converting $100 worth of electricity belonging tn the B.C.E. R. company te. Iii- own use. The defense was that Mrs. Christie was responsible fur the fixing of thc wire by which the current was diverted I from passing through the meter, without the knowledge of her husband, ' but the magistrate said he had no alternative Imt tn commit Mr. Christie a- tin- house wa- in his name. This was the third hearing of the case. Burnaby Lake and its hilly surroundings NORTH FRASER HARBOR DEVELOPMENT DI A NfiQ *300 rich toncd up- I IrtllVsJ right mahogany grand (quite new), - uaranteed, only $175. $350 beautiful walnut case, steel plate, rich full tone, warranted (quite new), only $200. $450 upright overstrung by Mason & Risch, only $250. OR CANS B* a11 the best UnUAllJ and leading makers, largest stock in town, lowest prices. THOMSON, 1127 GRANVILLE ST. Phone Sey. 2832. Lists Free LITTLE MOUNTAIN HALL Cor. 30th Avenue and Main Street Comfortable Hall for oublic meetings, dances, etc., to Let Apply W J. STOLLIDAY 34 32nd Avenue sentative on the Greater Vancouver Sewerage Commission, work on the trunk sewers which will pass through the municipality will commence probably this month. + * * In Smith Vancouver the new year was ushered in by the usual display of fireworks. One accident only was reported, a young man named Neil MeLeod, of Cedar Cottage, being badly injured in the face when trying to set off a big cracker. Ile was taken to the general hospital and may possibly lose one if not both his eyes. * * * At the meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of West-I minster Presbyterian Church, held: at the home of Mrs. Campbell. 45, Tweftty-alxtll Avenue Kast. South: Vancouver, last week, the following nfficers were elected: President. Mrs] Campbell: vice-president, Mrs. Esselmont; treasurer. Mrs. Street; secretary, Mrs. Furniss; assistant secretary, Mrs. Harvey and organist, Mrs. Cle- land. * * * With the beginning of the new year. Mr. T. Eccleston entered upon1 Ids new duties as milk inspector for South Vancouver, * * * A happy gathering of parents audi children assembled in the Westminster Presbyterian Church last week to enjoy the entertainment given by the scholars. The church was suitably decorated ny Mr. Arnold Howard. The Rev. G. I). Ireland acted as; chairman in his usual genial manner. The programme consisted of solos, choruses, recitations and tableaux.! The primary department, under the leadership of Mrs. McPherson, de-1 serve special mention, the little tots did their parts well. Another feature of the entertainment was the giving ot gifts by the children, in place of receiving, as is thc usual way The gifts wcre handed to Mrs. McDowell, who afterwards distributed them to those in need. * * * A meeting of the South Vancouver Board of Trade was held last week when the annual ball to be held iu February was discussed. A resolution of sympathy with Mr. Kenneth Lamond, the secretary, in his illness was alsn unanimously passed. * ��� * Work on the drainage of Main Street in connection with its paving bv the Dominion Creosoting Company, beginning at Eighteenth Avenue, is being actively prosecuted. The curbing of Main Street, from Bodwell Road, will be proceeded with at an early date. sr * St Among the changes in the personnel of the municipal staff during 1913 overflowing, Some parts eif tlie land where dyking was in bad repair were under water. On January 2 strong winds prevailed over Greater Vancouver. * * * Thc value of Ihe building permits in Vancouver during the year 1913 amounted to $10,423,197, and thc number, 2021 During December 89 permits were issued, the \alue being $174,395. * + * It is stated that Burnaby has a larger number of non-resident ratepayers and voters than any other municipality in Greater Vancouver. In Ward 1 it is estimated that more than half nf the enters on this year's Work on Jetty and Dredging Will Start at Early Date It lias been announced lhat the contract for the jetty and dredging work on the North Arm eif the Fras- er has been let and that operations will begin early in the year. The magnitude of the work may be gathered from the statement that, although the exact figures have not yet been divulged, thc contract is timated tn cuver a sum of from $.S<)I).(KK) to $1,000,000. At a meeting of ratepayers recently, Mr, II. 15. A. Vogel, who is secretary of the Xorth Fraser harbor commissioners, stated that several harbor commissioners in the United States, England and European countries had been written to fur information, that a competent engineer wniild be appointed at an early date, and that South Vancuuver people would see weirk on the harbor devel- eipment scheme proceeding early in tlie year "at their very front door." It is known that work on the jetty and dredging of the meeuth of the Phrenology and Palmistry Mrs. YOUNG (Formerly of Montreal) GIVES PRACTICAL ADVICE OM BUSINESS ADAPTATION, HEAtTH AND MARRIAGE SOS Granville Street, Corn*- atobun Hoeirt: 10 a.m. let ��� p.m NUNN, THOMSON & CLEGG FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Day or Night Phone, Sey. 7653 520 Richards St., Vancouver, B.C. A BIRD OF BAGDAD (Continued from Page 5) When the night lights gleam on Hastings street ables during the coming spring and summer by lln- juveniles nf the district. The competition will be similar tei the ui* originated in Vancouver hy the Cit- Beautiful Association, and the idea is In add, it P"-- lible, tn the bounteous beauty uf Burnaby. ��� �� He As the charter eif the municipalities comprising the Burrard Inlet 'funnel and Bridge company expires in March, they have decided to take action at eence, notwithstanding the abortive result ot the recent conference with the premier at Victoria, and have called fur tenders for the construction of the bridge, estimated to cost over $2.(XX1,000. $1,500,000 of this amount is already pledged. * * * Unusually high tides were experienced on thc Fraser during the be- Xorth Arm is being temporarily held up, but it is iinderstood that as soon as an engineer is appointed and the Dominion plans have been examined operations will commence forthwith. Tlvsc plans arc already prepared but certain alterations or modifications may bc necessary in order to bring the.-iei into conformity with the general scheme i I the harbor commissioners Danger Everywhere Gallant Major���It's glad I am to sec ye about again, me dear lady; but what was it lhat was troubling you? Convalescent���I was very, very ill, major, througii ptomaine poisoning. Major���Dear, dear, now! What with that an' delirium tremens you never know what to eat or drink- nowadays. "Naw," answered the washwoman, "My sturdy oak turned out to be a poor Btlck.1' "Woman is the vine and man is the sturdy oak. Have you a sturdy oak to cling to?" Where the B.C.E. "juice" is generated : No. 1 Power Hous.e on the North Arm of the Inlet flippantly. "Riddles���especially old Hildebrant's riddles���don't have to be worked out seriously. They are light themes such as Sim Ford and Harry Thurston Peck like to handle. But, somehow, I can't strike just the answer. Bill Watson may, and he may not. Tomorrow will tell. Well. Yeiur Majesty, I'm glad anyhow that you butted in anil whiled the time away. I guess Mr. Al Rashid himself would have bounched back if one of his constituents had conducted him up against this riddle. I'll say good night. Peace fo' yours, and what-you-may- call-its of Allah." "I cannot express my regret." hc said sadly. "Never before have I found myself unable to assist in some way. 'What kind of hen lays the longest ?' It is a baffling problem. There is a hen, I believe, callcel the Plymouth Rock that���" The Caliph trade is a mighty serious one. I don't suppose you'd even see anything funny in a preacher's defence of John D. Rockefeller. Well, good night, Your Nibs.' From habit the Margrave began to fumble in his pockets. He drew forth a card and handed it to the yting man. "Do me the favor to accept this, anyhow," he said. "The time may come when it might be of use to you." "Thanks!" said the young man. pocketing it carelessly. "My name is Simmons." Shame to him who would hint that thc reader's interest shall altogether pursue the Margrave August Michael von Paulsen Quigg. 1 am Indeed astray if my hand fail in keeping the way where my pursuer's heart would follow. Then let us. on the morrow, peep quickly in at the door of Hildebrant, harness maker. Hildebrant's 200 pounds reposed on a bench, silver-buckling a raw leather martingale. Bill Watson came in first. "Veil." said Hildebrant. shaking all over with the vile conceit of thc poke- maker, "haf you guessed him? 'Vat kind of a hen lays der longest?'" "Eer���why. I think so,' said Bill, rubbing a servile chin. "I think so, Mr. Hildebrant���thc one that lives the longest���Is that right?" "Nein!" said Hildebrant. shaking his head violently. "You haf not guessed der answer." Bill passed mt and donned a bed- tick apron and bachelorhood. In came the young man of the Arabian Night's fiasco���pale, melancholy, hopeless. "Veil," said Hildebrant, "haf you guessed him? 'Vat kind of a hen lays der longest?'" Simmons regarded him with dull savagery in his eye. Should he curse this mountain of pernicious humor��� curse him and die? Why should��� But there was Laura. Dogged, speechless, he thrust his hands into his coat pockets and stood. His hand encountered the strange | touch of the Margrave's card. He drew it out and looked at it. as men about to be hanged look at a crawling fly. There was written on it in Quigg's bold, round hand: "Good for one roast chicken to bearer." Simmons looked up with a flashing eye. "A dead one!" said he. "GootI" roared Hildebrant, rocking the table with giant glee. "Dot is right! You gome at mine house at 8 o'clock to der barty." ��� nun SIX GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1914 Bulbs-Bulbs-Bulbs We have just received three car loads of Bulbs. Now is your time to buy your Bulbs for fall planting or Christmas bloom. The best selection in (own to choose from. Prices the lowest. BROWN BROS. & CO. LTD. FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN THREE STORES : 48 Hastings Street E., Phone Seymour 988 401 Granville Street, Phone Seymour 5727 782 Granville Street, Phone Seymour 9513 The Scenic Highway Across the Continent 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. M J. MOE, C. P. A., 434 Hastings St., Vancouver. C. MILLARD, D. T. A., Vancouver. H. W. BRODIE, Gen. Pass Agent, Vancouver. till TRUNK RAIL TICKETS TO ALL POINTS General Agency Transatlantic Steamship Lines H. G. Smith, C. P. * T. A. Phone : Sey. 134 W. E. Duperovr, G. A. P. D 527 Granville Street ' Phone : Seymour 8425-8426 Western Plate Glass & Importing Co. Limited Registered Office: 318 Water Street, Vancouver, B. C. PLATE GLASS WINDOW GLASS LEADED ART GLASS Thorne Metal Store Front Bars, Bevelling and Silvering, Store Fronts Glazed ALL KINDS OF GLASS Gladstone Horn First Class Wines, Liquors and Cigars H. G. BROWN, Proprietor SOUTH VANCOUVER W00DYARD Wood Coal PHONE 2381 FAIRMONT DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS We Specialize in CORDWOOD CEDAR COTTAGE TERMINUS. COMMERCIAL STREE1 FURNITURE and PIANO MOVING BAGGAGE, EXPRESS and GENERAL TEAMING ALBERTA STABLES HCi������0-i O C" ALBERTA STABLES . JieWan <X OOtt Cor. 16th Ave. and Victoria Rd. Phone Highland 1255 :-: Cedar Cottage VITRIFIED SEWER PIPE AND ALL FITTINGS C. Gardiner - Johnson & Company NOTES OF INTEREST TO THE LADY OF THE HOUSE Mid-Victorian Women .Must of the memoirs which arc now appearing dealing with persons and events of more than half a century ago, sheiw that not only did the mid-Victorian women of the upper il.iv-.ii exerdae a good deal of influence "Ver their masculine eonlem- porariei, and were highly prized as correspondents hy those in power, hut that tliey had a pretty wit and a sane judgment, writes Klla Mepworth Dixon, in "The Sketch." They had humor and sanity and a broad out- 1-ok, to be sure, because they wcre interested in public affairs and were consulted by their mankind. In the Life of Lord Granville, it came oul that Lady Canning'sileiters home from Government Mouse during the Indian Mutiny were read to the Cabinet and acted upon, In Lord Clarendon's Life, we sec how lhat handsome and polished statesman carried on a correspondence with at least half-a- dozen women, of whom probably the most important was the Queen of Holland, the most beautiful the late Duehesa of Devonshire, and the most amuiing the Hem. Eleanor Eden, sister of Lord Auckland. This distinguished Whig always declared that intercourse with the best feminine intellect was the "salt of life," Clarendon's only sister, Lady Theresa Lewis, was also his lifelong friend and correspondent; everything is discussed between the, from their daughters' debuts to the policy of the country in foreign affairs. It is notable in these letters that the women arc not so flippant as thc men, probably because, in feminine eyes, politics play a more serious role���apart from the question of loaves and fishes ���than they do with menfolk. * * * Bedroom Slippers A quick way to make a pair of wool bedroom slippers is to purchase a pretty shade of eiderdown and have a neat pattern for shaping them. All pattern houses sell patterns for such. As a finishing touch these slippers may have deep slits cut around the top, and these are worked like any ordinary buttonhole and threaded with wide satin ribbon. Instead of the usual bow at front, the tab reaching over the instep may be decorated with a shaggy rosette made of silk or yarn. If yarn is used, wind it around a cord, slip it off, tie through the centre and clip thc ends to make a perfect ball. Use soles the same as for crochetted slippers. When worn, remove them, get the size and cut new soles from buckram and cover with flannel or cloth. Eiderdown may be put on the inside. �� * * Some Design Wraps The wrap for the afternoon is now as firmly established in thc wardrobe of the well-dressed woman as the evening garment fashioned along similar lines. In fact, it is often something of a problem to tell at a glance whether the wrap is intended for the afternoon or for evening, as in cut, color and material there is little difference. As a rule, however, the wrap to be worn in the afternoon, and perhaps on thc street, is more sombre in coloring than the mantle for the evening. For the afternoon wrap the du- vetyns either with a silk or with a wool foundation, velours de laine, plush, brocaded velvets and satins, chiffon velvet, corduroy and the different varieties of satin are all appropriate. Usually there is some connecting link between the wrap and the gown it only partially conceals the effect being that of a three- piece costume; but the law of con trast makes it perfectly correct to wear a velvet wrap with a cloth gown eer a dmetyn garment with a latin frock. * * * Batiste Tea Apron Daintiest among afternoon tea aprons is the one made of a half- yardi bait width, of finest satiate or organdie, finished at the lower side and edges with cotton lace picot bordering lhat is scarcely more than a series ni long, louse lieeips, and at llle top slightly gathered intei a waistband of narrow ribbon, tleeorated ai bulb ends wilh bowknots, from whieh fall a half dozen or more ends in quarter-iflch-wide ribbon, bow-knotted midway of the length, says lhe Washington Herald. Tlle center of ihe apron is ornamented with two insets of embroidered filet lace. One of these, placed six inches below the waistband, is a four-inch square, and the other, placed six inches above the lower edge, is a two by four-inch oblong. Of course, lace of any other substantial sort could be employed and white net, soutache embroidered, is equally as pretty as filet. St * s. Embroidered Bedspreads An embroidered counterpane is not such an undertaking as one would suppose, for the squares may be stamped and used for pick-up work. In a short time the squares will be ready to put together. The most effective way to arrange the squares is in the form of a border around thc spread, placed so that it will lie on the bed, within a few inches of the edge. The squares are inset and joined with lace insertion. Thc edge may be either buttonholed in large scallops or hemstitched. A large embroidered monogram placed in the centre of the spread would add very much to its beauty. Another attractive way to make an embroidered spread is in long strips, joined with lace, each alternate strip embroidered. The medallions can be used with good effect by repeating thc motifs down the length of the strip to be worked. While the strips arc a little more difficult to handle, still they can be rolled and in this way readily manipulated. Chicken Shortcake Fricassed or stewed chicken, one pint flour, threequarters cup milk, two teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon butter, one teaspoon lard, half teaspoon salt. To convert the remnants of a chicken stew or fricassee into a tempting and savory dish, free the chicken Irom skin and bones, and cut it into small slivers. Put the meat on to heat in enough gravy to make it quite moist. Sift the baking powder and salt with the flour. Rub the lard and butter into thc flour, then stir in the milk. Stir the dough into a smooth ball, and roll it into a round cake about an inch thick. Hake in a quick oven for about fifteen or twenty minutes. When done open the edge with a sharp knife, and then tear the cake in two. After spreading the hot chicken on the lower half replace the upper half. Over the whole pour a generous amount of hot chicken gravy. HARRY KAY PAINTER AND DECORATOR Phone: Fair. 326 4518 Main St. Johnson's Wharf Phone: Sey. 9145 What Book is More Used Than The Telephone Directory? Advertising space is valuable, because the book is in use by everybody, on duty constantly, every day in the year. It is the only medium that cannot be read at one sitting and then laid aside and forgotten. The Telephone and the Directory never part company. Side by side with the means of advertising, it is the means of making the sale. Do you not think it should have your careful consideration? For Rates and Information Telephone ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Seymour 6070 British Columbia Telephone COMPANY, LIMITED LOT NEAR CAR $550���Easy Terms This lot is situated on 56th Avenue, close to Victoria Road, which now has a HI minute car service. This is the best buy in this district. Let us show you it at your convenience. We can arrange very easy terms. The Yorkshire Guarantee & Securities Corporation Limited 440 Seymour Street Phones: 6188 and 6189 R. Kerr Houlgate, Manager South Vancouver Builders' Supply Company Dealers in Sand, Gravel, Fibre, Cement, Lime, Plaster, Vitrified Pipe, Tile, Fire-clay, Lath, and Brick of all kinds. Offices : 51st Avenue and Fraser Street. Phone : Fraser 36. Main and 29th Avenue. Phone : Fairmont 1940. Fraser Street and North Arm of Fraser River. Phone : Fraser 84. Collingwood East, Phone : Collingwood 33. Coal orders taken at all offices and delivered to all parts of South Vancouver. 1^, BEST CANADIAN MANUFACTURE J. T. BROWN THE BEST GOOD SHOE INVICTUS IN GRAND VIEW & CEDAR COTTAGE by EXCLUSIVELY The INVICTUS is the product of the premier shoe factory of CANADA���G. A. SLATER, LTD., of Montreal. Why pass by reputable brands handled in your own neighborhood for dubious bargains advertised in hysterics by department stores, whose enormous rental charges are of first importance? More, our clerks are practical craftsmen and can interpret individual requirements, thus assuring complete satisfaction. We stock "LECKIES" and other proved makes. BRANCHES: DOWN TOWN GRANDVIEW 1061 Granville Street 1721 Commercial Drive And at CEDAR COTTAGE Phone Collingwood 24 P. O. Box 32 W. H. BRETT & CO. Successors to Fletcher & Brett REAL ESTATE LOANS, INSURANCE, ETC. Notary Public Dominion Express Money Orders Issued JOYCE ROAD, COLLINGWOOD EAST BUY YOUR BUILDING LUMBER FROM South Vancouver Lumber Co. (Manufacturers) ALL KINDS OF KILN DRIED LUMBER, MOULDINGS AND FINISH. Mill and Office : Foot of Ontario Street, on Fraser River Phone Fraser 94 W. R. Dick, Proprietor "Snow is Coming"--Buy Your STOVE WOOD $3.00 Per Load WE SELL VANCOUVER ISLAND COAL COAST LUMBER & FUEL COMPANY LIMITED 4905 Ontario Street, Cor. Bodwell (34th Avenue) Phone: Fraser 41 Phone: Highland 226 Macdonald, Marpole Company THE OLD RELIABLE COAL DEALERS HAVE NOW ON HAND AN AMPLE SUPPLY OF THE GENUINE Wellington and Comox Coal ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED���PHONE SEY. 210 TRY OUR NUT COAL FOR COOKING PURPOSES NO INCREASE IN PRICES RDAY, JANUARY 10, 1914. GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK NINE u iastings nd '.ore Ave. EMPRESS Lawrence * Sandusky, Lessees Phone Sey. 3907 Week of January 12 Matinees Wed. and Sat. The Del. S. Lawrence Stock Company WITH In the riotous, rollicking farce-comedy GIRLS By CLYDE FITCH Prices 25c and 50c Matinees 25c Any Seat PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Meant Vaudeville Pantat* In Week of January 12 CROSSMAN'S SIX BANJO-PHIENDS he Raggiest Ragtime Melodies, Singing, and all muBic Richard Milloy & George D. Mackey in Roland West's THE FIGHTER AND THE BOSS' OTHER BIG S. & C. ACTS Prices 15c 25c, 35c, and 50c Two Shows Nightly, 7:30. and 9.15 Ma'inee daily 3 p.m. E. D. GRAHAM, Resident Man. Phone Seymour 3046 Three times daily, 245. 7.20 and 9.15 Week of January 12 EDWIN H. FLAGG presents "THE GOLDEN DREAM" BOB ALBRIGHT The Male Melba Prices, Matinees, 15c; Night, 15 and 25c. Box Seats, 50 cents THEATRICAL Empress Theatre "Girls," the late Clyde Fitch's latest and merriest comedy bai been chosen by Lawrence & Sandusky for next week's attraction at the Empress starting next Monday evening. For his story tlle author has selected the novel and altogether new idea of the bachelor girl who with two companions, fe,rm a trio and swear over hat pins crossed never, never to associate with men. As may be judged the play is intended f'jr laughing purposes only, Imt has a cleverly and well worked out plot, that contains just enough pathos and quieter scenes to make il thoroughly enjoyable The first act discloses the studio and living room of the man haters, and it is here that the fun begins. The true to lifeness of everything makes 'jne really wonder if it is not all a reality. Glimpses of dainty girls preparing to retire for the night, the entrance of a domineering and not always sober janitor, who proclaims in a loud voice that he is master of the building, visions oi pink toes peeping out from under an all too short coverlet, little feminine confidences exchanged ever the chafing dish, make a revelation and originality seldom seen in our late successes. "Girls" during its long run at Daly's Theatre ill N'ew York, created more tbo Isle ami [inating on the Emerald it is said that Katherine FAIRMONT THEATRE 18th and Main Street SATURDAY'S MATINEE, 2 tUl S "The House oi Features" Klare can sing them like thc Irish! thrush I Vancouver for several years. He' Joe Whitehead, the artistic expon-1 has an extensive business as tinsmith! cut ei "Nut" material is returning, |and is well and favorably known1 with in. ere success than ever Barton and Lovera, neither one of which i�� a cigar, but both are said to have an act that is new and novel. Of course Sylvester, a comedy |Magician, will keep the audience in throughout the municipality Mr. Armstrong is an advocate of retrenchment in civic administration, and he is in favor of all contracts being let by tender. He believes in work by day labor and would give MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ACT Corporation of the DUtrict of South Vancouver DREAMLAND H. H. DEAN, Proprietor COR. TWENTY-SIXTH AVENUE AND MAIN STREET We change daily with a fresh feature each day. We have installed a New Powers 6 A, the most perfect motion picture machine made. Come any night and see a NEW FEATURE on our NEW K".F- ROROIDE curtain juat imported. MATINEE SATURDAYS AT 2p.m. ��� Jltt only ornament was a sunburst of laughs than any other play in years, pearls, a gift of the groom On their and its success abroad and on the feturn ,-,,������ t],e honeymoon Mr. and road has been phenomenal When Mrs I)u.k;,. win be at home t0 their produced by the Lawrence Company 1 friends at 1820 Thirty-second Avenue at the Avenue Theatre in this city Mst, after the firs; Friday in March. some two years ago, that playhouse I - proved totally inadequate t PUBLIC NOTICK IS HEREBY GIVEN the electors of the Municipality of South i Vancouver that I reejuire the presence of the e-.ei-I electors at the Municipal Hall, corner payers or residents Ol the IllUniCipall-j Eraser street and Forty.third avenue, on I ty_ I .Monday, January 12, 1914, at 12 o'clock noon, , ^ , I for the purpoae of electing persons to repre- I , _, sent them in the Municipal Council as reeve Dreamland Theatre ' and councillors and to elect school trustee! Rii, rrnwils hive been fremientinif I 'ol ""' w'lol,: ��' "" municipality. Big crowns tiaxe oeen lrcquenuni, .[he mo,l(. ot ���oraination of candi,iatc, the Dreamland Theatre the past week tilau be ai follows: The candielates shall or SO. The Wednesday Amateur! be nominated in writing, the writing shall nights have been drawing good houses 'be sub-chlnd by two voters of the munici. I , ,, ��� .��� a I pality as proposer and scconeler, and shall and the various attractions offered be delivered to ,i,e returning officer at any during thc week have been much ' time between the date of the notice and appreciated by visitors to this popu- ' i,��'c,ocl; P.m.. on the day of the nomination. , ' ' f *, ��� j ��� A ' The said writing may be in the form num. lar resort of lovers ot good, varied , b(.rcd 5 in ,,���. scbeia,t ,)( ,|,c MUI1icinal and up-to-date moving pictures. ; Act, and shall state the name, residence and Mr. Dean, manager ol Dreamland, . occupation, or description of each person , . , ,i ���,, ��� __���. proposed in such manner as sufficiently to who has been recently in is now [delta/tuch candidate. And in the event of nearly recovered and will be able to ^ poll being necessary, whether for reeve, give his renewed attention to busi- councillors or school trustees, such poll will ness. ". . ...... ... r\ r ..i_ i r . ' �� ancouver mat i reenjire ine p good humor with his fumbling of J preference to the employment of rate- ��� ������, lectori at the Municipal tricks and witty conversation. ���������i ^ ��� Local Wedding A wedding of local interest took place in Christ Church, Vancouver, on New Year's eve when Mr. Gavin Dickie. e,i South Vancouver, was married t,i Miss Nettie Soule, eldest daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Soule, ,'.f Manchester, N'.H. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. David Reid, and she wore a gown of shadow lace and chiffon made over white' silk, with a lace picture hat to match accommodate the would be patrons, anel hundreds were turned away at each performance. It will be admirably cast at the Empress with Miss Leone as Pamela Gordon, and Mr. Lawrence as Edgar Holt, ;,nd will be staged and mounted exactly as in the original New York production. "The Dollar Mark," that absorbing Central Park Lodge At the installation of officers of Park Lodge, No. 63, A.F. & A.M.. which to..k place recently at Central Park, the following officers were duly installed : Bro. F. L. McFarland, worshipful master; Bro. E. L. Kinglcsworth, I.P.M.; Bro. Thos. Sandir-.n. S.W.; Bro. Victor Bourne, council bc opened on Saturday, the 17th day of January, 1914, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the ��� ��� ��� following places : Liberal Club Concert 1 ���, , , * ��� ��� _ ,,. , . . . Ward One ��� Carleton Hall, Collingwood. A smoking concert In connection \vard Two-Lord Selkirk School, Cedar iwith South Vancouver Liberal Asso- Cottage. elation is to be held next Thursday,; January 15, in the club rooms, 4362 Main Street. A capital programme for thc occasion is being arranged. ��� ^sss ��� Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, of Lancaster Street. Collingwood East, was presented with a bouncing baby boy this week. TEACHER OF THE Mr. JIM TAIT VIOLIN and PIANOFORTE Is prepared to receive a limited number of pupil* and impart instruction al their homes or at his STUDIO I COLLINGWOOD EAST, At B. C. Electric Station 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 Market Gardening along the Fraser Valley Line Van Home, chap- TRANSFER TIME IS HERE Start the Xew Vear with clean hies. We have a complete stock of Shannon Letter Files, Letter Transfer Cases of all sizes, Shannon Hinders, Vertical Letter Eoldcrs and Alphabetical Indexes. Prompt Service to all Phone Orders. Seymour 6714 and 6715 United Typewriter Company Ltd. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS 579 RICHARDS STREET VANCOUVER, B.C. Vancouver Ayrshire Society I'he Vancouver Ayrshire Society are king arrangements to celebrate the niversary of the birth e.f Robert irns, The celebration will take tbe ni of a supper, concert and dance, il will take place in the Orange II on Tuesday. January 27. The lendid talent secured by this young iety goes to show that they mean to make a name for themselves as entertainers. Mr. Peter. Montgomery, one of Vancouver's talented young tenors, Miss Kerry, contralto. Miss Paul soprano, Mr. W. Gillespie, baritone, and the ever welcome and popular Scotch comedian, Hilly Men- zies. will all take pari in tfie programme, and an enjoyable evening is assured, play of love and finance, running this J.W.; Bro. C. N, week at the Empress has made a proi lain; \V. Km. G. \V. White, treas.; found impression eni h.cal theatre- Bro. C. h. Carter, sec; Bro. W. J. goers, lis vivid and powerful ex- Gordon, Sl V; lire,. 11. li. Evans, I to utilize, but here is a way: Run position of thc arrogance and or- J.D.; W. Bro. W. W. Burke, D.C.; W. the ham througii the meat grinder ganized rapacity of the money com- Bro C. J Champion, S.S.J Bro. W. and to a cupful of it add a tcaspoon- binations, its pretty love story and C. M. Broadbent, J. S.; liro. L. C. ful of French mustard, a teaspoon- Thomas, organist; Bro. J. C. Shaw, fu] 0f minced parsley and a table- JlG.; Bro, k. A. Ross, tyler. j spoonful of cream. Use this mixture ii��� i j as a filling for sandwiches made from road. (Polling booth lor Wards Three and Seven.) Ward Three���Corner Twenty-fifth and Fraser. Ward Four���Main street, near Twenty, fifth avenue. General polling booth for all wards. Ward Five���Municipal Hall. General poll, ing booth for all wards. Ward Six���Corner Sixty-third avenue and Main street. F. I.obban. Ward Seven���North Arm School, corner Fraser street and River avenue. "The qualifications lor reeve shall be his being a male British subject and having been for the tiiree months next preceding the day of his nomination the registered owner, in the land registry office, of land or real property situate within the munici- pality of the assessed value, on thc last municipal or provincial assessment rail, of five hundred dollars or more over and above any registered judgment or charge, and being otherwise duly qualified as a municipal voter." "The qualifications for a councillor shall he his being a male British subject and having been for the three months next pre- ceding the day of his nomination the registered owner, in the land registry office, of land or real property situate within the j municipality of the assessed value, or. the I last municipal or provincial assessment roll, of two hundred and fifty dollars or more over and above any registered judgment or charge; or being a homesteader, lessee from I the crown, or pre-emptor who has resided within the municipality for the space of one year or more immediately preceding thc day of nomination, and is assessed for five hun- elred dollars or more on the last municipal or provincial assessment roll over and above any registered judgment or charge, or being a homesteader, lessee from the crown, or pre-emptor who has resided within the municipality for a portion of one year immediately preceding the nomination, and eluring tlie remaineier of said year lias been the owner of said land, of which he formerly was a homesteader, lessee from the Hot Ham Sandwiches i crown, or pre-emptor, and is assessed for five hunelreel dollars or more on the last Stale bread and the end ot the j municipal or provincial assessment roil over boiled ham are left-overs perplexing I ��?d above any registered judgment i original character drawings have been admirably presented by tlie Lawrence Company and to the very evident satisfaction of the uniformly large audiences which have visited the Empress this we-:k. For the few remaining performances, including thc Saturday bargain matinee, the advance sales indicate crowded houses and intending purchasers had better get in line if choice of seats is desired. Police Records for 1913 According to the statistics of the police department egg Orpheum Theatre There is enough on the coming week's bill to cause managers of "big houses" to shed a tear of envy. f Souih Vancouver for 1913, 330 cases were tried before the police magistrate during thc year. Of these, 263 resulted in convictions, 41 were dismissed and 16 j peculiar were withdrawn. Thc revenue from i lines, trades licences, and other lie-1 ences amounted to $5,15". There i were 76 cases conveyed during the' year to the hospital the stale bread. Then beat an and add it to a cupful o;. milk. the sandwiches Into this and let them stand for a while. Afterwards fry, first on one side and then on the other, and serve hot. If a woman isn't particular she's Hard Problems "Why is it that the man with thc nd 313 police squeaky shoes always comes in late?" (nu- ..i il most delightful musical calls. There were also reported to "I don't know. Why is it that the combinations to traverse the Or- the police 8 sudden deaths, 4 fatal man who comes in late always wears pheum circuit is called Crossman's accidents, 9 suicides and .mc case j squeaky shoes? Six Banjo-phiends, who will headline from misadventure, while 17 cases of ������ -�� ��� ��� the forthcoming week's offering at i insanity were dealt with. the popular priced playhouse. Their j u ��� ��� ��� n -pert..ire consists of the raggiest ragtime melodies; some singing and all music. Richard Milloy anil Geo. D. Maekel will offer Roland West's "The Fighter and the Boss," a virile anel well written sketch of several dramatic I. situation!, ,i There are no songs sn tender am no melodies sei plaintively sweet a: MR. E. J. ARMSTRONG Mr. E. J. Armstrong, who is a candidate feir council for Ward 4. at lie re'e|tiest of a number "i ratepayers "Did you ever gamble in stocks?" "No. 1 once thought I was gambling, but the gentleman who obtained my money knew better. charge; and being otherwise duly qualified as a municipal voter." The qualifications for a school trustee ���hall lie: "Any person being a male British subject, an.l having been for the three months next preceding tile date of liis nomination thc registered owner, in the land reg- istry office, of land or real property situate within the municipality of the assesseel value, on thc last municipal or provincial _ . assessment roll, of two hundred anel fifty Dip; dollars or more over and above any regis- then I *ercd judgment or charge; or being a homesteader, lessee from the crown, or pre- emptor who has resided within the municipality for the space of one year or more immediately preceding thc day of nomination, and is assessed for five hundred dollars or more on thc last municipal or provincial assessment roll over and above any registered judgment or charge: or being a hemesteader, lessee from the crown, or pre- emptor who has resitted within tbe municipality for a period of one year immediately preceding thc nomination, and during the remainder of said year has been the owner of said land, of which he formerly was a homesteader, lessee from thc crown, or pre- emptor, and is assessed for five hundred dollars or more on the last municipal or provincial assessment roll over and above any registered judgment or charge, and being otherwise qualified by this act to vote at an (lection of school trustees in the said school tlistrict, shall he eligible to he elected or to serve as a school trustee in such ilis- trict municipality school district." Given under my hand at Smith Vancouver this 2nd day of January, A.D. 1914. Many a man who had money to if the district, has resided in South I burn its sifting ashes. JAS. B. SPRINGFORD, Re-turning Officer. ^-SPOeTINeARENft (Secretaries of Athletic Clubs and those inurc-tcel in local sport arc invited to send reports or items of news of any indoor or outdoor games to the "Chinook'* Office, South Vancouver.) A Homestead in the rich Farm Land of the Fraser Valley To the surprise of the local hockey enthusiasts, Victoria defeated Vancouver at the Arena Tuesday night hy the score of six to live. Over- confidence on thc part of the Ter- Iminals and some extremely lucky shots on the part of the capitals wcre I ihe chief reasons for the teitally unexpected defeat of the Vancouver players. Thc result of this_ game creates a three-cornered tie in the i Pacific Coast Hockey League for this season's championship. Cyclone Taylor, of the Terminals, was the star of thc game, scoring twice in brilliant style, while "Dulier" Pe no also maintained his great reputation on the ice. Si Griffis for the j del, nee showed his best form while closely pressed. I It cannot bc confidentially said that the final score was a fair criterion of the relative merits of thc two teams as a run of luck on the part of Vic- ! toria had much to do with their victory. While hockey at present holds the field as the chief topic of interest among sport circles, preparations arc already being made for the coming baseball season. This -veck President R. P. Brown, of thc Vancouver Baseball Club, announced that Harry Scharnweber will be again the manager of thc Beavers. A good deal of satisfaction is expressed that "Schar- ncy*' has decided to once more don the Beaver uniform, being one of the most popular captains the fans have ever seen In Vancouver. Scharnweber i.s expected to be in Vancouver early in March and President Brown states that he will have his squad report for spring training on March 20 at Athletic Park. There are now 24 men on the roster of thc club, a number which will be increased before the year is much further advanced. The members of last year's team will receive contracts for thc next season: Catcher���Konnick, Lewis and Gundle; intieldcrs���Ben- inet, Scharnweber, Gwrer and Heis- ter; outfielders���Erisk and Brinkcr; pitchers���Hall, Clark, Cadreau, Doty and Harstad. Con Jones, the erstwhile lacrosse magnate, who is now cn route for lhe Old Country with thc idea of arranging to take a couple of all- star teams of thc east and west of Canada on a tour ot European countries next summer was interviewed at Winnipeg this week by several press representatives. Con denies the rumor that he will again be connected with the Vancouver Lacrosse club and says he intends to slay out of the lacrosse business next scas"ii, so far as Vancouver is concerned, Mr. Jones ''id neet give out any hope of financial assistance to coast lacrosse this year and it looks like as if a cooperative system will have fo be adopteel in place ot thc guaranteeing of salaries. An intermediate hockey league comprising three Vancouver teams and one Westminster team has been formed anil will commence action on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Vancouver arena. The teams comprise the Towers, Reivers anil Arena Vies of Vancouver and Columbia College of New Westminster. The league was organized at the Arena rink on Monday when these officers were elected: President, S. Larkin; secretary-treasurer, T. Bissett. In the first game next Saturday thc Towers will play thc Arena Vies. The complete schedule will be announced later. The league will play its games in Vancouver on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 3. * * * At a meeting held at the Vancouver Arena Monday night, a new7 amateur league vvas formed, which will have for its title thc Inter-City Amateur Hockey League. S. Larkins was elected president and E. Dissette will fill the office of secretary-treasurer. On January 10, the Towers will meet the Arena Vies in the opening game of the schedule. EIGHT GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 191* fe THIS IS AN OtO ONE BUT- ^nn Inauguration Story "They tell me that it is imagination that keeps the doctors busy," said the patient. "I guess that's right," replied the physician. "I'm kept pretty busy making "tit bills which I foolishly imagine are going to be paid some day." �� �� �� There's a Reason "I have noticed that old bachelors arc generally egotistical. I wonder why it is?" "The reason is that when a man gets married hc can generally be sure of having somebody around who is willing to tell him the truth about himself." * * * nt Ostriches Mrs. Newlywed���Oh, Jack, you haven't eaten half of my buscuits. Really, we have to throw away so many scraps, we ought to keep chickens. Newlywed���Chickens! You mean ostriches. * * * Decorated A recruit of the army went on parade one day with six medals on his manly chest. "AhI" said his officers, "you have seen service?" "No, sir." "Then how about those medals? Then you have no right to them?" "Sure I have. Didn't my pigs win six lirst prizes at the county fair?" * * * It Was Hen-ry "Hear that hen cackling?" said the back-fence neighbor; "somebody's hen must have laid an egg." "No," replied Mrs. Boggs, "that was my husband. He's just laid a carpet. * * * He Became Thrifty "Eh," said Sandv to the minister, "yon was a powerful deescourse on 'Thrift' ye preached the SabPeth!" "Ah'm glad ye wcre ahle to profit," said the minister. "Profit! Why. mon, I would have pit ma saxpence into the plate wi'out a thought if it had not been for your providential words; They saved me four pence there and then!" * He * Good Mrs. Murphy; Yure Dinnis was certainly a good man to his family, wasn't he? Mrs. Casey : He was thot. Shure, he wouldn't think of bateing up his own family till he had hate up iviry- body else in the neighborhood. * * �� Judgment Suspended "Well, Harry," said the visitor, "did you come out well at Christmas?" "I don't know yet," said Harry. "I haven't had time to swap any of my presents with the other fellers yet." Highest Authorities Uncle Ezra : Eph Hoskins is some stubborn tighter. Uncle Eben : You bet. Eph ain't satisfied as easily as most men. If Eph sees a Supreme Court decision that don't agree with his view of the matter he don't stop there; no, sir, he carries it right up to the Methodist parson, and if he don't agree with Eph, he carries it clear up to the school teacher. ef �� �� Power of Money Mrs. Vastlee Rich (sentimentally): Longfellow says. "VV cannot buy with gold thc old associations." Vastlee Rich : Don't you believe it, my dear. When I was in politics I found that cash would purchase the ancientest organization on earth. * �� * Too Busy "How is it your daughters have never learned to cook?" "Well, I'll tell you. My daughters have always been so busy with the problems of thc working girl settlement house matters and the like that they have never had time for such academic matters as learning to cook," * * * It's Best, Anyway "I'm an optimist again," said Ex- Governor Sulzer, at a banquet in New York. "I was an optimist before my impeachment. Then I lost my optimism temporarly. "An optimist," the ex-govemor added dreamily, "is a chap who doesn't know what's coming to him." * * * Correct Diagnosis Hostess (to young guest)���You won't have another piece of pie. Bobbie? Why, you must be suffering from loss of appetite. Robbie���No'm; I'm suffering from a promise to my mother. * * �� On shipboard the cry went up, "A man overboard!'' and the captain gave orders to a new sailor, who was as Irishman, to throw out two buoys. The sailor, seeing two boys walking on the deck, threw them overboard. The captain yelled out that it was cork buoys hc wanted thrown overboard. "Bedad!" said Pat, "how was Oi to know whether they came from Cork or Tipperary?" * * * A Denial "I hear your husband once sailed before the mast?" "That isn't so. I always insist on him getting a stateroom as near the middle of the boat as possible." * * V It Were a Consummatory "Scribble says he writes all his love sonnets to imaginary women." "And I don't suppose there would be any objections offered if he mailed all his love'sonnets to imaginary editors." The New Year's Garden During January the amateur gardener, especially the one who expects to begin operations next spring, should bc planning his garden. This work should never be hastily done. It should occupy leisure moments during several weeks. Much is to bc ginned by making several tentative plans, each without reference to the previous plans, and then i e'eking ont the best features of each so far as they can be applied and worked into a haimoii'ous whole. Not only can a great deal of time and expense be saved by such planning, but the ground can be far better utilized, especially with respect to beauty of arrangement, succession of interesting subjects throughout the season and profitable use of the soil either in the production oi flowers, fruit, vegetables or a general pleasing effect. Whatever the object of the garden ���vegetables, fruit, flowers or display���the amateur will do well to familiarize himsell with the principles, methods and the probable results he may secure by this or that plan. The Inal ideals of art, taste, judgment and harmony can be applied just as weil to a small garden as to a large estate, because these principles are nol local but universal. Thc planning of a garden demands attention to many considerations concerning the character and position of the immediate site of the local environment, and also includes the solution of horticultural and artistic problems. Every individual site presents its own problem. The art of garden making, therefore, must be exercised first in studying the ground itself, then the various factors that can be employed in arrangement. Starting in this way with fundamental principles, the amateur will be guided naturally and easily to good results. Among these factors are soil, position aspect and environment. As in every other branch c{ applied art, the idea of utility claims first consideration; so in the construction of a garden, the conditions which make for the welfare of the plants and the comfort and convenience of the garden must always receive first attention. This must not be taken to imply that successful Hower, fruit or vegetable growing is the aim and end of the garden work, because this would ignore one of the most important objects of having a garden at all, namely, the beauty of the garden picture. No mat'er how small, thc garden is amenable to culture on truly artistic principles, and the first thing to recognize is that all must be harmonious, homogeneous. All through this work there must be no exaggeration of special features, no discordant color "not'' to annoy the eye, and no forcing of etfects. Among the commonest of errors is the ignoring of aspect; that is, trying to force an arrangement unsuited to the ground. Another is planning for symmetry. This is very rarely consistent with the best arrangement of gardening on plots ol limited size. Perhaps a still more common mistake is trying to bc very elaborate, thus destroying the pcacefttlness of simplicity and the breadth of effect that may be secured by good taste. Skilful planning, particularly when applied to gardens of limited area, in eludes economical utilization of space; that is, making the most of the space available. This possibly only be giving due consideration to aspect. It is necessary as a preliminary to plan the garden so as to utilize both 1 SM.'hine and shade, hence every gar-1 den must be planned upon its own ground; no plan can be made in an piece of ground unless thc ground i- ! firs' studied. FOUND Found a child's gold ring in Main Street. Owner can have same by describing initials on the ring. The "Chinook" office, Main Street, South Vancouver. AS THE YEARS PASS (By Felix Penne.) I've paused the portal of the 'Golden West," Grim want and penury I've left behind ; And here await me healthy toll and rept, Food for the body, solace for the mind. MR. J. C. McARTHUR A prominent supporter of Mr. J. C. McArthur sentls us the following sketch of his life : Mr. J. C. McArthur, candidate for the reeveship nf South Vancouver, is a native of Stayner, County Simco, Ontario, where he received his early- training in the puhlic schools, afterwards serving an extended apprenticeship in building and general construction. At the age of eighteen he became identified with contract work in the town of Collingwood on Georgian Bay and carried on a successful business in this line for a number of years. In 1882 the spirit of migration and adventure, so characteristic of our young Eastern manhood induced him to turn towards the West, and he journeyed to Manitoba, taking up a temporary residence at Em- merson in order to dispose of some company interests, after which he removed to Moosornin, Saskatchewan. It was in the town of Moosornin that Mr. McArthur may be said to have made his debut into public life. Elected as a school trustee for a period of two years, he served in succession as Justice of the Peace, Councillor, and in 1&91 was tendered the nomination for the Reeveship without a dissenting voice, and with the prospect of being elected by acclamation. He declined the honor, however, having decided to take up his residence in British Columbia. Since coming to this province, in 1891, he has lived in New Westminster, and since 1906 in South Vancouver. Mr. McArthur has been a life SPECIAL SALE Off Men's and Boys' Overcoats, Ladies' Rain and Overcoats. Off all Men's and Boys' Suits, all kinds, no reserve; all Hats and Caps, Odd Pants and Fancy Vests, Dressing Gowns and Housecoats 1 3 1 4 CLUBB & STEWART LIMITED Tel. Sey. 702. 309 to 315 Hastings St. W. ^ Brewed and bottled in an immense new and modern brewing plant, maintaining an annual pay-roll of over $125,600. 110,000 lbs. of B. C. Hops and $175,000 worth of Western Canada Malt used yearly. Brewed and Bottled in Vancouver long Conservative and has always taken an active Interesi in the politics of his country. lie has been associated in various capacities with thc Conservative Association of South Vancouver since ils inception. In 19(10 lie held the enviable position of Grand Councillnr of thc Royal Templars nf B. C, in the interests of temperance, and was appointed Licence Commissieeiier in 1906, which office he still retains. As a citizen of Seiuth Vancouver he takes an active part in anything for the advancement of the municipality in which he lives. In 1912 hc was elected to the position of school trustee, and at the last session of the Trustees' Association hc was not only made vice- president, but was chosen as a delegate to represent British Columbia at the Teachers' and Trustees' Association to be held in Saskatchewan in March, 1914. Among other things, Mr. McArthur h;.s the distinction of being one of the oldest active Justices' of the Peace in the province, with the enviable record of not having had a reverse decision in any of the higher courts. He is at present Police Magistrate for Point Grey. A man of sober temperament with mature experience and a broad conception of civic life and good citizenship, he stands like a "Druid of Eld" among his contemporaries for public office. No higher tribute could be paid to the best there is in South Vancouver than to invest him with thc insignia of office for 1914. I've left the land of poverty and wealth, Where foetid "Blums" push close against the throne. Here I can work for plenty, joy and health And nurse a bounteous g.-rden I can call "mine own." From off my shoulders I have cast the weight Of chains my class has home from Feudal time; I've scorned the heirlooms given me by Fate, Grim heritage ot toll and tears and crime! This busy hive has no place for the drone; Here active brain muot guide the eye and band To raise cloud-piercing towers of steel and stone, Or gather harveets of the saa am land. I'll swing my axe and delve my spade Through all the brightening days of Bpring, And'wife and children shall lend willing aid, Our toil a pleasure, while we sing. I'll walk through fields of yellow grain, I'll hear the balmy winds blow through the trees; Each hour of work will bring me honest gain, Each day of toil will bring me nearer ease. Here will I watch the ruddy sun go down Behind the mountain tops' at'evenlng's close, Pitying the sleepless head that wears a crown, As labor brlnga me my reward���repose. Conference of Adventists A large number of people from Greater Vancouver attended the twelfth annual session of thc British Columbia Conference of Seventh- day Adventists held at Pitt Meadows last week, with President J. O. Walker in thc chair. The roll call of dele- Mr. C. M. Whelpton, who, after four years service on the South Vancouver School Board ia again candidate, as trustee for 1914 HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY SOLE AGENTS FOR B. C. gates showed thirty-seven present from the nineteen churches in the Conference. Four new churches which had been raised up during the past year were taken in to the Conference membership. Among the interesting features of the president's opening address were the manifest interest among the membership as evidenced by the increased offerings to missions, the book sales, and the amount of piissionary work done. Some of the ministers present are the Union president, Elder H. S. Shaw, President J. G. Walker of the Western division, Elder A. O. Burrill, of Vancouver, and Elder Luther Warren, a Seventh-day Adventist evangelist, now located in Vancouver, also VV. L. Manfull, circulating manager for.Western Canada of the Pacific Press Publishing Association. Elder Warren will begin a series of lectures in South Vancouver at an early date. TEX GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, PAID ADVERTISING "The old order of things must go" Thomas Dickie For Reeve Mr. Dickie's Meetings [This Week Will be as Follows: MONDAY, 12th, 8 p.m.���CARLTON IIALL, Cedar Cottage. TUESDAY, 13th���STAPLES HALL, Eraser and 49th. WEDNESDAY, 14th���KALENBERG HALL, Main St. and 32nd. THURSDAY, 15th���McBRIDE SCHOOL, Inverness and 29th. FRIDAY, 16th���MAREEW HALL, Cedar Cottage. Mr. Dickie's Policies Are : 1.���Thorough cleaning up of South Vancouver's financial difficulties. 2.���Systematizing of all departments, particularly works department with respect to labor. 3.���Developing of friendly relations between South Vancouver and the City, looking to union at the earliest possible date. 4.���An administration free from political, religious or society prejudice. 5.���To give the home man the preference in the matter of municipal labor and supplies. WILSON'S DRUG STORE Main and Sixteenth Phone Fair. 805 EVERY DAY PRICE LIST: Read below a partial list. These prices are not for Fnday and Saturday, but are good seven days a week and delievred to your door. Send us your Prescription Work and save money. We do not pay big rent and do not require the profit that some do. These are cash prices: Abbey's Salts, reg. 60c and 23c for 50c and 20c Allenb'-.ry's Foods, reg. $1, 65, 50, 35 80, 50, 40, 25c Horlick's Food, reg. $3.75, $1.00 50 $3.50,85,45 Nestle's Food, reg. 50 45 Bcnger's Food, reg. $1.00, 50c 90,45 Reindeer brand Milk, reg. 20.15. Miniard's Liniment, reg. 25..20 Elliman's Embrocation, reg. 35 25c Scott's Emulsion, reg. $1.00, 50 75,40 Peruna, reg. $1.00 75 Burdock Blood Bitters, reg. $1.00 75c Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, $1 75 Mennen's Talcum, reg. 35...15 Carter's Pills, reg. 25 15 Herpicide, reg. $1.00 75 Formamint Tablets, reg. 75.50 Castoria, reg. 35 25 Cuticura Soap, reg. 35 25 Hospital Absorbent Cotton, reg 50 35 Lavonna de Composa Hair Tonic, reg. $1.25 $1.00 Ferrol Emulsion, reg. $1.00..75 Aver's Sarsaparilla, reg. $1.00. 75 Eno's Salts, reg. $1.00 65c Gin Pills, reg. 50 35 Dodd's Pills, reg. 50 35 R. B. I.INZEY JEWELLER 4132 MAIN STREET WILSONS DRUG STORE MAIN AND SIXTEENTH F. A. WILSON FORMERLY AT MAIN AND BROADWAY PAID ADVERTISING ITJ.1U . mi EDWARD GOLD i�� HUOiV CANDIDATE for Councillor Ward 5, stands for a STRICT, JUST and BUSINESS handling of South Vancouver affairs THAT'S ALL Reeve Kerr's Election Committee Hold Enthusiastic Meeting Slate of Kerr Campaign Reeve J. A. Kerr Councillor, Ward 1 John Graham Councillor, Ward 2 John Dickinson Councillor, Ward 3 Alex. Mcintosh Councillor, Ward 4 Undecided Councillor, Ward 5 J. w. Goos.trey Councillor, Ward 6 W. J. Rowlings (Probable) Councillor, Ward 7 W. G. Allen School Trustees C. M. Whelpton Harry Neelands At a well-attended and enthusiastic committee meeting of Reeve J. A. Kerr's supporters held on Fraser Street, Thursday afternoon, the above slate was decided upon and arrangements made for an extensive campaign, work on which is all ready under way. Former Councillor Frank E. Elliott has been appointed campaign manager, and has an active central committee working in conjunction with him. WARD V To the Electors of Ward 5, South Vancouver : Having been approached by a large number of ratepayers, and asked to stand for councillor. I have decided to stand for those honors; and if elected I will do all in my power to further the interests of the municipality. I stand for moral reform, a clean business administration, permanent work, favoring local labor with standard wage, encouragement of industries. .Soliciting your vote and influence, I am yours truly, J. W. Goostrey 5604 MAIN STREET Until the last minute it was understood that Councillor John Third was to stand for Ward 4, but Thursday afternoon the veteran councillor decided not to enter the race this year, feeling that he had already given a good deal of time and energy towards the upbuilding of the ward. Councillor Stuart Campbell, of Ward 7, was asked repeatedly to stand, but hi explained that owing to personal business he had on hand in 1914 he could not possibly s1 Mr. VV. G. Allen, an extensive pi erty owner in the municipality the unanimous choice of the nice-' tei stand in Councillor Camp!, place. Mr. J. W. Goostrey, who is to pose Mr. Edward Gold in War is :i well-known real estate man Main Street, and was brought ward by the moral reform associai He has a large following, and pr ises to put up a good tight for honors. Mr. Alex. Mcintosh, who is to pose the veteran Councillor Then iu Ward 3, is very well known Greater Vancouver, having been resident for over 12 years. He i present engaged iu the real es: business and has the active supi of Councillor Humphries and Mr Mc.Neish, who ran last year. Mr. John Graham has a sti campaign lined up in Ward 1. starts his meetings Friday night number of meetings will be held support of the ticket, both in wards and at central mass meeti where the Reeve and different i didates will be heard. Campaign Manager Elliott and committee are arranging all the tails of the campaign. Another in ing in support of thc ticket will held at the store formerly occup by the Barker Drug Co. on Fr.. Street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. WARD III At the request of a number of friends I have decided to stand for Councillor for Ward 3. As a business man I believe I have the qualifications to serve the ward for the best interests of all concerned. Alex. Mcintosh Mtft
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