@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "9e58f214-bbbf-4765-8405-4c6d05161219"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:contributor "T. L. Grahame"@en ; dcterms:issued "2017-05-12"@en, "1902-12-24"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/ladysmithl/items/1.0353432/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ I TO ALL MY CUSTOMERS: I A MERRY XMAS $ ' ' JOHN- BICkLe, *********}************■***■. Ladysmith TO ALl, MY CUSTOMERS: A HERRY XMAS JOHN BICKLE ********** •■OL. II. NO. -183. WEDNESDAY. DECE3IBEK _4, 1902. PitlCl. FIVE CENTS. To our Patrons We beg ,to announce that we are again open for business with a new and fresh supply of Family Groceries, also a full line of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, &c., and we hope to have a continuance of your support in our new premises, situate in the .same block. Merry fihristmas to All SIMON LEISER 'ft CO., Ltd Wholesale and Retail Merchants, Esplaii.idc and (i.itacrc Street, - - • Ladytmlth ^*i*44mt*P4*M*M*444444] EXTENSION ACCIDENT FOND O Xmas Gifts 4 I We have them'in great variety. Everything •$> that you can possibly want, from the Baby up. Y '*. J Sometimes you find it hard to make a choice. If that 3, is your case come right along and let its help you 4 choose. That is our business—we study it. 4 Read the following list and be convinced that Y *& we have the right thing. & . Kri,i'iiii-atiTr-'Tt'TiWaWiiii When Visiting Nanaimo Tiy I. & W, Sausage for a Merry Christmas Candies, Older, UalBB, ' :;.:'* Wine, • Flgi, Syrup, Null, Fruit Syrup, Cakel, , Ournnti, Fruit Cakes, Biltina, Blectilts, Peel, Plum Pudding, MeinctMttt. A,RJohnston&Co, Oeneral nerchants. , ODDFELLOWS" BLOCK.' mmm iavoy Theatres Canada's Greatest Music Halls, ' MCTORIA - AND - VANCOUVER The Master Amusement Alliance of the North-West WARNING! ■ARE YOU INSURED? "not l;ot insured nt unce for it may be tin lite tomorrow. I represent leveral |)LD ind RELIABLE Uompinietind tan Insure yon at a moment', notice t( The lowest possible rates. All leading Iniu panics charge the same ratea. Don't to misled Into Insuring witb a cheap Company—It might In dear in the end, "WE HOLD THEE SAFE." Tm. K. Leighton, P. 0. Drawer 93, Nnnaiino. B. 0, IrARTI.KV OISBORNIl Member Can.'Society of Civil Kiiglnc-rs Member lastllllllmi of Htcctrtcal Kliglil-ers Unglutld. Consulting Electrical engineer P.O. Box 337 LADYBMITH, B. C IJ.ITTO & GOOCH Barrlatara, Bollctora and conv.y.acara. ,......, | Office. OtMhllow,' BelHIai, Roberta it. rVDYSMITH, B.C. P.p. BOX 243 WINDSOR HOTEL IK'hls olil-Estalillshetl, Flrit-Olin tnd /..liar Hotel It moit comfortably lor- luiied, centrally situated. Bus mrate 1.1ns. Exatlltnt Oultint. Bir stocked lilb Ibt fintet winei, llqoori ind olgars, I NANAIMO, B. 0. PB. FOX, • • Proprietor. Tiie Canadian Bank —or— COMMERCE Head Ollice, Toronto, Oot. Otpltil Paid Up. 18,000,000 Rett i 000,000 Hon, Qio, A. Cox, President. B, E. WaIjUR, General Manager. A Branch of thla Bank has been opened at LADYSMITH, B,G Sa,.H'fi Cmk Dapartmaat. Intereit allowed on dtpoilli ol ont dol- Itrltl.OOitnd upwirdt. Thn depoeitor li lubjeot to no deity in dipotlllig or withdrawing fundi. Current Account. Opened. Loam Negotiated. Drifti Imu-kI paykblt In all parte ol lbs world. • For the convenience ol cuitomtrt ind otniri thi. bank till he open oa tke evening ol Pay Day Iron T o'olook null 8 o'clock. OEO. WILLIAMS, O f Golf Cape**, 4 different vartelicp, from |5 50 to $10.00. Black Heaver Cloth Capee, nicely trimmed, with hraid and elllc, $4.00 to $10.00 Ladle.' Coftte, neweat Htyles, in black, Oxford vrey, and tweed, Baby Coats In Aetraohan, Meltou, Bearekln, Klderdown. Silk B.'ooaea, French Flannel Blouaee. LiidlttB* nnd iHteBtfl' i.ul'1-phited anti ellver-iooauted Uuibrellae; they are tJltmnere. Ladies' Uudershirta, nil colon re,., splendid variety, from ff J. 50 tu $5 00. ..mliet-'Faney Tiee, Nt'ck Uibbonp, Bfltp, Satulirle, Mi-tblcnre Set h, Handkerchiefand Glove Boxes, 1'tioto Framee, etc. The Anest aBBHttnieut of Mon'a Tiee over shown. Right from New Yoik. Mu two alikR. You ciui go Into tbit* lot blindfolded. o Our Big Sale of Boots and Shoei. starts on Saturday. j | See Bills for Special Announcement. *f/ STEVENSON k CO Masonic Block, Lirdysjffl4fr ■*f>lt' ^ lt> lt» ifi -$ it* !i,* 30, aud the receipts for tbo same tiuit- uuva been eJJSJ.u7.U8; whiuh leaves a balance of $1,200 (iti tn the treasury, with uo ulainis uupttid, Triia ctaleinent iiitilutlt'S a ifountiou of if25 00 ptr month from fii'ii. Jas. Dansciuir. ' The following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President—B. E. Nimmo, Ladyamith. ■ V. P/esIdont—P. Malune, " Secretary--Bt-rti Swanton, Extent-ion. Em. Secretary—1-; D. Pelkoj, Ladysmith. - Treasurer— Hon. 3ah, Dunemair, Victoria, The secretary wae authoriit?d to have 500 copies of the by-laws, as amended, piinted. BuaincES being eonclndcd tbe meeting I'loaed, ..m Bkiit S'wanton, Secretary. ■ij BASKETBALL •y' -—*~ 4 'atijifiiilli Wins Both Saturday'! >,'■■•-'---- GanissEasily. pen AN APOLOGY WANTED Another Echo of The Excitement at The Big Fire. It has been hinted to The Leader tbit an apology is dne from it to the persons who stonned Mr. P. H, Marshall's residence on Sunday morning on tbe occas- ion of the fire, for the severity of tbe it-niaike published in The Leader in iinuienting on tbe conduct of those trsons, The position ie very simple. Tbere were twy parties (1) Thoae wbo went (here to help, and (2) those who went there to plunder. To the former The Leader owes no apology, and they btve been handsomely thanked, as they deserved to be, through the usual medium ' an advertised card ot thanks in then .In in nn, Tlie other party are invited lay Iheir grievance personally belore tho editor of tbie pauer, who will have the greatest pleasure in life in banding "leui personally over to the police. When people are eo desperately anxious about othor people's property thtt thoy smisli in bark doois, lay violtnt hands upon tht lady of Ibt house, chop the hot water connections of the kitchen stove and tho bath wiih aiea, throw costly piano lamps from the porch over tbe embankment, wiencb valuable pictures clean out of their frames, and carry on like the Firet of April in a luuatie asylum, The Lesder 1s of opinion that the proper argument it (or Ibt gentlemen of tbe bouse to defend their properly and themselves witb whatevtr weapons come handiest at tbe moment, it is useless to attempt explanation! of tlie disgraceful conduct of those bandit! who committed the depredations in tbe Marshall residence during the (ire, but it is exceedingly unfortunate that none >f them was recognised, because lt wat i clear case lor the criminal court, Tiie Leader learnt with satisfaction that Mr. and Mis. Manhall havt recovered a large number oi their valuables, the only things now milting being small articles, which, however, may c-me lo later. DECKAJULIE TEA Absolutely tbe finest lea sold in B.O. II you do not know thla atk our cueiomers. Or belter still try ono.pound SO,'. Imported directly from Deckajulio Tea Hardens. Only ourselves between the grower aud yon. . second order will be 6 pounds, price fl'ih. -tOUt AflENTS- W. T. Heddle A Cp. PARTICULAR OROCEKS ' _ Free P«« Block. ^BSSST Nanaimo MONSOON DearMri. J*.—, lu leply to yniir Inquiry as lo wlilY-li Ih the best len to use. Iwoultl aay that Id my opinion It rests between ihe IHuc Klhbgn mul Monioou racket Tens. If you like rich, itrong tea, then nine Ribbon is uiidoubtetlty the ln-l. hill shulikl your ia-".<- be for a delicate and very flavory teal would advise you 10 telephone in your grocer Tor a packet or Mouaoon. renaonally, I drink lllue Ribbon In ih-morning nud Muiinomi ut . o'clock, bin then, you know, 1 am a i«-rlict crank about tea. Yours truly, SARAH CRL'NDY. The* art Province Christmas boiea of Olwra. MR. KENNY, Etplanade, Ladysmith, llAft-tt* Get the Best Work Estlmattt cheerfully furnished nn anything yoa may need in ihe lint nl painting, peptrhingtng, will and celling dm* orating. Tne Bur Paint Bhop, High Btreet S. ROEDDINO, Prop. Bttwarl'i ebolee ebooolites tt tht Dru.i Store. WEDDING CAKES Are My Particular Specially. Having engaged Mr. Samuel Kiddnll, a Suotch liakur ol great ability nml ax> petieuce, I am prepared to supnly the Ladyamith pliolic. wiih bread, pastry, cakes, etc, smili as are soldo:.}. ff 'ted, O. W. SCOTT, Qlty Bakery, 1,1 Avenue, Ladysmitli, ll C. Amateur Belli Jeffries. Butte, Mont., Dec. S.'.-Ohamplon J.fTries lust a decision last night In a (our-ronnd contest with .fact Mtinro, alter four rounds ol lurloiis lighting. At ono time tlie champion went to bis knees, and a knockout looked possible. Jeffries' manager had posted a forfeit of IfUfl for any one to Hand against Ji fl'rlos for lonr rounds, and Monro accepted the challenge. At the end ol Ihe 'ninth round Munro was still ready to fight. Monro la amateur champion of the I'aci. do coast. KilKiiiiiinittiH hat potto.] s forfeit of |HIKI to pnt Munro out iu lour ronodi, Villi Malhwiiin-i ttlloilng establish- ment tnd tee hll unrivalled range ol winter suiting,. Pilots strictly coneot, On Saturday evening laet in the pavilion tba two Ladysmltb baekclbali .earns, seniors and intermediates, defeated with comparative ease the two similar teams from Nanaimo. Tbe tcorei were, seniore 16 to 1-1 in favor of the home team. ThiB was a pretty game; very last and at times looked as if it would break even. Ladysmith seniors have improved greatly of late, and can do some excellent work. The intermediate game was somewhat of a walk-over for the borne men, who won with a score ol IS lo 4. The visitors were not, of course, faoiiliar with tbe hall, and found one or two things tn buther them, hut on the whole the best teams won. During tbe matches the Ladysmitli band playrd enjoyable selections. After llie basketball there wae a dance, which lasted onlilm'diiiebt, tbe hand providing the music. Tbe .whole nil'.ir wae very much ei-j yd I.) all present. A Superb Publication. Victoria Tonrlst Association Is evidently out in earnest fur tbe totnist trade of ttie North Pacific, and fa leaving nothing undone that will servo to attract tbo wealthy travelling class to tbeir beautiful clt.v. Tl.e lateit of those lores In one that reheats very high credit on tbe Bulimia. It Is a pamphlet entiti. d "Pic. tiiretque Victotla." Mr. Herbert Onth. bert baa done the writing and the letter, press Is Irom the Unionist ollice. Tbe illnstralions are simply splendid, as line Sfieeunens of this class of work as can bo turned out today on tbe American con ttnettt. Mr. Cuthbert has woll described the toys ol llie hir tlinse who dwell lu and ar mini Victoria. Tbe tourist In search of a spot In which to get the most for his money will find thla pamphlet just the guide he Is looking for, A wide distribution of (hose pamphlets should bring in g-iluen relume lo the enterprising citixeni who tre pushing the Tourist, trallic idea along. At the author of the first artiele ever published in a Victoria newspaper on this ,nl .-.ut, the present writer c iiigiatu latea the people of Victoria and tba Tonrlst Association on the fact tbat they are now on the right track, Our 10 per cent, discount Bale keeps ua hustling. We are banding out the silverware, Tne people know a good thing when they don't havo to guess il. Cory S. Kyder. Mount Benson wae covered with snow on Monday morning; hence the inlpplng and Iht eager air which blew. The snow op the hills behind Ladysmltb is moving ln Heidlly, and should reach town by the end ol the yenr. So far It has been a remarkably open wither, belying all the predictions of Smashes and ecien- tiatt. January aad Feburary an lo oome. Another Nanalmo Sensation. Naniimo is to have another sensttion probably next week, when certain little matters connected with eoine recent pi- lice department operations will be enquired into, and, If possible, adjusted. Threats of lawtuiti are rile, led the prospecte ol a lively time ior all concerned are said to he excellent. Revelations that will astonish are promised. Marconi Victorious. Signor Marconi, the wonderful young Italian scientist, haa succeeded in lending messages from Canada to England, and is now doing eo regularly, having conquered the lnnumerable*din,cultiet in the wty. Oongralulttioni Irom princes, potentates aud powers tre pouring in upon Marconi. Moore Fountain Pent it tbt Drug Store. Every pen guaranteed. Suitable Presents For Xmas Nothing can beet a nice pleee ot I FURNITURE We have an elegant itock to choose Irom. Oome up and SIDEBOARDS At only $15 each ! It'i money we wtnt and wt will . give yon full vtlut lor ll, Freight Paid to Udysmlth J. H. OOOD & CO. NANAIMO. The Great Cash Furniture Star* ladysmith: leader December u. \\**m. 1 Ladysmith Leader Published every Wednesday and Saturday at The Leader Building, corner ofKirst Ave. aud ftench Street, Ladyamith, Brltlah Columbia. T. L. GRAHAMS, -.MTOS. AND PKOFRIBTOR. SUBSCRIPTION RATKS. Bt Hail m Canada and unit-id States. One year (stilctly In advance) $100 Sli months (strictly In advauce) 1 **5 ADVBRTISINO RATBS. TRANSIENT — Including bustues-* notices, calls for tenders, applications for and transfer of licenses, legal notices, etc., 10c, a line first in- •-ertiou; 5c. a line each tubsequeut Insertion; is iuea measure to the inch. COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING. Ratea on application. No wood cuts used. Cuts for regular use should be all metal. Marriage, Birth, Death and I'unerol notices, each Insertion 50c. Advertisements not Inserted for a specified dine will be charged for until ordered to be discontinued. t'HE LEADER will be found at the following places' 1,-rly smith-The Leader Office; The Ladysmith pharmacy., **lanr.;ino—E.-PlmburySt Co. .'-.toria-Piiblie Library; Provincial Library; and Hotels. t a iiconver*-Public Library, and Hotels, a Ni*tv ".'eatminster-Publlc Library, Allctiangeam advertisements must be received -ttlhls office before ta noon the day before *hs ie. S'-bwiibersuolrecetvlnif paper regularly please tet-ort to this office.! Ai: lob work strictly cash on delivery, i'r ltisieut advertisements cash In advance. heavy gune down to "euch paltry little fullowB aa ourBelves." Let 11a Uli Mr. King-ley that we have heard (and reported ) speakers compared with whom James G. Blaine and the other American Bpeitkere mention hy him, are etreet eorner hj-ranguers, and we hold the opinion, which ia just ae honeit and blunt ae Mr. Kingaley's, that Hon W. W. B, MelnneB could make a very respectable appearance even in tbe British Iloueoof Commons, and indeed in any leglBlutive body in the world. Tbo world ia a muoh larger place than the United Statee, and eveu t-o this day the remark of Dr. Oliver Weudell Holmes 10 very truo and a-'|illcabli.— ■'The United CJlttteaiaBttll the home of the green fruite of literature" and we may Justly add—of oratory. We f.ar Comrade King-ley is parochial. THE CHRISTMAS SHOWS THANKS, DON'T DANCE. W8DN89DAY, DECBMBSR:-., 190- a a. e. a..a..a. a..a..e-.i..e_,ij,J.Ji,tnitiiliiliiliit--H** I'T TT T TTT TTT X-»-» »*-«» » *»■> » ■ The Leader wishes all its readers A Very Merry Christmas, WllHIMII'H""'»wi KINQSLEY AND MclNNES. In tht burly burly ot election time lt It not etiy to take tbe calm, philotopblc view ol thlngi tnd ol men that we so much desire to tike it all times; but now that the itour ol battle hai subsided, and tht angry pateioni arouaed to order have bten returned to tti ck, until the neit election ehall arm brother'e hand againit brotber'i (with tbe jawbone oi an ass, moat like) we cau re. view one or two mattera ol curious intereit that happened during the simoon ol a week or two ago. Moit fantastic of all tbe shapes that rite In recollection'! puivlew ol that tnimited lituitionit tbla of t foreigner, a eltlun ol the United States hiving the magnificent gallaptry to eome over Into thil country to tell a Canadian audience eome vtry unflattering, and at tbe same time some most nnjuit thingi about a gentleman wbo is txeeedlngly popular with 1, ibill we uy? mtjorlty, ol the people ol tbit district. Oomrtdt Klngflley did not con line bis Ulkonbthillol Hr. Parker Williams to elear definitions oi tbe issues at stake, bnt be had the grind hardihood to risk tht pereonal by miking a lavage and unprovoked tttack upon i Canadian publie mm, ln presence ol a Canadian andianct lu a Canadian town, Nothing abort ol the Victoria Cross ihould bt apportioned to tbit rati htro in nil lilt. For, look you, Oanidtint, supposing that Hon. Mr. Molnnot hid gone over into tbt State ol Washington and told a large audience oi American citizens, a very large proportion ol whom admired and lupported the object ol bit attack, that tha man whom tbey looked npon is a clever, honeit and upright man was notbing bnt a dap-trap talker, with no more principle tban be ihould have- whet would have happened to Mr. Mclnnei or any other Canadian who ihould try thtt? Why, thty .would kill' him belore ht hid spoken ten sentences, Yet wt lit tnd lliteu to in illen, t foreigner, who speaks onr itngutgt with difficulty, and in a patoia that makes it birtly recognizable to English till, we llittn to mob a man bawl cotrsetnd unjustifiable iniulti into the lace ol our provlnoiil leorettry, ont ol the mem- btrtoithtGovtrnment. It ll marvel- loui. Comnde Kingiley laid that he bad heard all the great oratori In tha United Statei Irom Jamei 0. Blaine and other Everybody has heard the Btory oi the big ball in Dublin where the hostess was much distressed to observe that the gorgeously-attired officers ol the Tenth Hussars were not dancing. She went up to the Colonel, so the Itory goes, and asked bim to join the throng In tripping the light fantastic toe, and also lo invite his officers to doso. The Colonel, "a h'arbitary gent" seemingly, replied with aristocratic bauteur, which no doobt nearly choked him, "Aw, thatike, the Tenth don't dawnce." "Then," replied tbe witty hostess in a moment, "thou perhaps the Tenth can walk," nt the eame time pointing lo Ihe door ol the salon. And the legend sayB that the Tenth did walk. That was long ago, hut it would appear Irom preeent day statistics and comparison of notes tbat there hai been a great deal ol recruiting lor the Tenth, lor Irom all quarter! comet the wail ol the distracted hostess wbo declares, with tears, that the young men are not dancing aa tbey used to. Why? There's the rub. All aortt ol solutions are offer, ed, but the real cause of the disinclination ol the gilded youth, and even ol Ihe tort witlinut the.gliding, is as bard to find as ever. One will observe at social function! where dancing ia one of tbe maiu cards, that more end more men "wallflower," to coin a convenient term for the occasion. At one function lately, not a bun. dred miles from Iaulysmlth.il is an actual iact that nearly all the young fellows could not, or would not dance, and the ladies bad to (all back on the old boys, who bai learned in their yontb and were well able to lave the eituatiou, Is it because the youog follows think the dance beneath their dignity, and that it looks too much like cbild'a play to go bobbing or whirling np and down room? Or are onr young men growing too serious with tbe burden ol mod ern life and ite constant strain oi intense competition? Whatever lt is society it confronted with a grave situation, lor it is becoming harder tban ever to fill programmes, owing to tbe ignorance ol dancing or un- willlngnesB oi the young meu to join in lhe dance. Ladysmith Merchants Make a Brave Display This Year. Ail who remember the sort of place Ladysmith wae a year ago will best appreciate the wonderful change which has taken place, and the remarkable contrast presented between this year's Christmas dlsplayB and those of a year ago. There are many more stores, and the eshibits of gouilB are far ahead of wbat tbey wero then. Io (act Lady Blilith ^ill bear couinnriatin wiih any ol tho neighboring towns, both as to extent and excellence ol stock1, and tbe tastefuluees shown In their arrangement. 01 course, the Leader's advertiiera, being tbe most enterprising and modern amongst the town'e merchant community, are far in the lead in IlilB matter, and thoir places ol business are well worth the attention ol the chopper today and tonight, The Leader has, with a good deal of pleasure, jotted down a lew notes ol the Christmas shows of thoae thriving and np-lo-date establishments, and hopes'; that those (Irma will reap a rich reward lor tholr admirable efforts to* please the, pnblio and make known the (lot that_they are in business through tbe widely-read column! of The Leader, SIMON LEISER A CO., Lto. Everyone admiies the pluck and Ibe Indomitable energy with which this line, old-established firm, one of the earliest pioneers of Ladyemith, met the cruel blow which befel them a little more than a week ago. Before a week had paSBel away from tbe dale oi tbe disastrous fiie tbe firm were into temporary premises, ready, or almost ready to greet their numerous customers with the old-time courtesy and attention which have ever:marked the dealings of this representative business establish ment with the public. By Monday morning, by dint of good hard work, Messrs. 1-elser's staff were ready (o re- sume duty almost un the old Bland, and with a (reeh stock ol high-olasa grocer' ieo, dry goodi and otber Btaples carried hy litem, All lhe firm's old customers are rallying round them again, and the prospects are, that, in spito ol the lessen ed space and consequent iiiiptiesiliilHy ol doing the iplendid Christmas bnsluess ol lormer years, tbe firm will do fully at well ae could be expected lu the uulur- innate circiimelancea. 0. E. STEVENSON & CO. Enterprise li the motlo ol thil well- known business house, and the Ladvimith braucb, under the management ol Mr. WalterB, worthily upholds the tra- ditlona ol Ihe firm. No better Christinas stock is to bo found on the Island tban that which loads the counters oi Messis, Stevenson A Co., Ladysmith, For some days east the public have streamed into lhe store and buslnees has been very good. All preparatlone are made ior meeting the wants ol a largcarmy of patrons today and this evening, Everything and anything lu the line of dry goods, fancy goods'and nick-nacks, suitable for ChrietmiB purchases, cau be lound ai Stevenson's. The firm always challenge comparison in prices, and these have been made specially tempting Ior thla season, Very significant It is lhat ao large a proportion ol the best articles iu Die big revlewe at present deal with American influence nn European affaire. The Nineteenth's two leading articles this month are on "America's bid [or naval supremacy" and "The weak spot in the American Republic." Nobody teems bold enough lo dispute tbe proposition heard on every hand that Vanconver Island it it last on tbe threshold oi great developments. Just as well to believe it even il one cannot see it. This Island eeemi to have been waiting a long time fur this develop, ment,'and It eeeme a pity that the initiative Bhould not eome Irom Canadians themselves. General de Wet has tbe hardihood to assert In bit recently published book tbat the Boer women in tht concentration camps were "ihtmelnlly Ill-treated by the Engliih." He says that England will bave to let as a great conquering race ihould aot toward tho ptoplei it hll vinquished belore tbe cruelties it hii perpetrited on the Boer women ind children cm be lorgotten. General de Wet ihould certainly be asked to ex- plain what he means. Crockery ol all kinds, white cups and saucers, from 80o per dozen. Colored cups and eauoeri, irom 11 to (1 25 per I dozen. Clover leal pattern f 1.25 perl dozen. To be bad at D. Taylor'a, opposite E, A N. railway itttlon. I A. R. JOHNSTON A CO. The same method! which built up the famous establishment in Nanalmo and secured for it the will-founded alaim ol being second to none In Ibe grocery line on Vancouver Island, ire doing the same sort ol work lor tbe brtnch eattb. llshed in tha Oddfellows' block. With a really magnificent etook, skilled and obliging oletka, and pilces thtt trt cut to compete with toy ponible rivalry it is no wonder tbat A, R. Johniton A Co., ol LadyBmith, ire making a powerful bid Inr a Iront rank place in thiB town and vicinity. Tbey are showing all the latest lines in high grade groceries, especially the Christmas good things. It would be impossible to specialize any -THB- wbioh ti on Fint Avtnut, crown ol tbt bill, Lidyimlth. Filled right up with Xmas notions and things. I cm fit yon out with most anything you want lor a present, tnd not sctrt yon with the price, eithtr. Better drop In tny old tlmt belore Xmas Eve, and we'll talk It ever, Youra truly, s, UNIVERSAL PROVIDER, particular line wheu- t'u-ra ■■' eu-'li a bewtlde.inn luxuriance lu qiuitiiitv nnd quality, hut the ban way is to diiip around and see the iii»|.l.*y I-.r nacset*. E. BOLSrON. Mr. Rolston's fine store licks tile a section of Fairyland today, ami if 'or nothing else than the pleaiuii-. ol view, ing a prettv Bight is well worth a visit. He has made a great specialty of <"j's litis snaBon, and there are no better to he found anywhere out of Victoria, With tbe addition nf a number of hands.ue cases, and added uouuter routo, Mr. Rolston is enabled to show his stock logical advantage. BcBiiies the toys tliera are plenty ol nloo things for the grown-ups, in the v a/ of pretty articles Btiitabla fo. presents. Mr. Rob-Ion tieeeivea credit fur his ihorouelily enterprising and busi- nesslise iff.ir's lo meet the wtnt. ul Ladyeuii'l.'e i.uliday shoppers, m.w. WArrr&co This firm's name is a household word throughout IS itisb Columbia, owing to the cl. ver way in which it hai won tnd keeps a front piece ln tbe attention ol the great purchasing public. The firm's solid, practical business wisdom wel well displayed iu their selection ol a permanent representative in thia town. Mr W. H, Lively, a iienlleman whose popularity with the citizens ot Ladysmith ls as much due to bis high personal character aa to his courteous and exceedingly obliging disposition aud hia strict attention to business. Mr Lively haa proved many timei over that Messrs. Waitt & Co, did wisely and well when they chose him as their agent here, Messrs Waitt A Co,, carry a spleudid stock ci musical instruments, sheet music and stationery, and these are displayed iu a manner that betokens tbe possession ol considerable skill on the part ol Bomebjdy. Iu Ohrlstuiat cirda, books, presents of all kinds, their display Is not excelled by any firm nortb ol Vic- toria, W. H. LIVELY. Without any wish to pun at the ex- peuiabf a gentleman who hold! the respect ol ill lino know him, Tbe Leider might take tht liberty ol remarking thit very seldom Indeed is a name more happily wedded lo a man than Mr, Lively's is to him. Hii mini exaotly describes hit business methods. Since his advent in Li.l.niiilli he baa led hii rivils a lively dance, and saya he really hasn't begun tn move aa he intends to when Ladysmith cola its wisdom teeth, Mr, Lively haa hae got in • stock ol jewelry, watobee, ornamenitand other cunning work ol the goldsmith and silversmith that will make tbe eyes ot beauty glisten witb plesBure aud the big dollars burn holts in tbe pickets ot the chips who want tu shine in her slibt. A visit to Mr. Lively's well slocked itore will let' tie the question nl wbat to buy with many. And the big puu'kln is waiting to tell lie secret in carefully counted seeds, while Ihe spleudid prlisl on view silently testily that Mr. Lively doei net believe in hall-uieasuiae when it cornel to a competition in enterprise. CORY 8. RYDER. II push, go, carelut study of the people's waole, and a practical knowledge ol bla business are the requisites Ior fortune-making, then Cory 8. Ryder ought to end hia business career a very rich man. The Leader has no doubt that be will, as LadyBmith ia going to be a big oity, and Mr, Ryder wlll never consent to lie a back number in any commercial community, or any other kind. Hll display la simply immense, great. Toy- land It might be called, aud one hit only to lliten hi the delighted exclamations ol the youngsters to know that tbey have eliuck a epot they don't want to leave in g hurry.. Mr. ind Mn. Ryder ind their assistants have lien doing a Und ofllce buslnees Ijr eome days back and tbe prospects for todty •nd tonight tre just tt good. Thty deserve it. B. GRANT JE86UP. The genial proprietor ol the Pharmacy, High Street, haa great confidence in the g icd taste ol the Ladyamith pnb lie, ind their appreciation 61 that kind ol enterprise which bring! right home to them the beautiful tbingt ol thtlr dreams; things which they thought they would have to go down to Rndteru'i or Challouer and Mitchell's, or ovtr to Trnrty'.togtt, Mr. Jeatup ha. them, and nobody in Li.dyamlth can get them aa cheap by going to the lar-away firms mentioned. "How can you do it, Jai. nip?" Tht Lsader hii heard people ask blm, wben luformedol tbe surprisingly low prioe of some trtiole ol beauty or usefulness. Mr. Jenup imlles, assures them Ihit It it not 1 mistake, and to inothtr hippy oiiatomtr. In flnt per fumes, Kips to dainty thit ont might bt excuied Ior taking a moulhlul ol thtm in mlttake tor nougat or lomt oilier toothsome candy, and In all tbe fine arlicles which are peculiar to tha well-oondn ted drug itort Mr. Jtasup bat no rival In Ltdyimitb, and vtry Itw in tbt provinct. JOHN BICKLE. At niml, Mr. Bickle, tbe Fint Art- nut giootr, It to Ibt fort witb a tempting trrty ol Obrlitmit loodi, ind li meeting with increased pitronsgt Irom the discriminating public ol Lidytmith. Mr. Bioklt it in old pioneer ol this dis- trict md knowl to a dot wbat li wanted, hence bis tnccets it i business mtn. *** **** ■; ********* Dining Room lfurnYtuneT; Superb 6oods at tow Pflcitisv^ Suleb ard, «i hilar u> en:, .-•-.iiii.ul.ii'y.e Id g'ddfn qiurr-'rart n»h. inif hp**t. *.t*Hert $38.00 to match g.oo Dining Tab|oBrBai.li:B-)d. .., „ si-'eb.tHnT, exTenuiilg tno'or 1(1 .. • . f40.00 end i Other' Hidebdaids,|lll.(j-*li.- ItBQ ** Oner Dining T.li'ts,;|7 00 to |**-.0t> N ..me the price yon ten sfford lor tny piece ol (.irniture end write tie ;..r iiln.lntiooi. I Weiler Bros., Lamest Furnishers tn Weitern Canada. ***************************4r***********.*******.*.*['*.nt*. :—*———~—^-+. Ini' i-faa-i»-- Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway CHRISTMAS AND Nfy\\f YE^R EXCURSIONS s - II IK Fare Irom Ladysmith to Viotovit Ind Return only 13 00. Exertion ritn in tffeol to ill other itationi." " ,., Tioketi good lor going jiurney;from Dae, 24'hXJtuuiry lit inclusive, returning not liter thin Jtnniry 2nd, IMS. NOTE-All tralni are cancelled on Chrlitmat Day, Dec agtb, Ipo*. QEORQB L. COURTNEY, Traffic Manager. »nW^-..-.. * 340 Steuart St. : ♦-l+4-t- A fcA* Aa* sB.a-_ik._fc *-**--*-■■-*■'-■-- , TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT' * WAR -pM3 la all right, bat house palat la batUr. .We ssnWt stocltot hlgh-coaa palote, ode, varnlahea, ate,, ate,,1 and' do"lb.' beat work. TBY 111. .....i. ...,i...l.-r..Z. , J. HOICKA & CO. **-<-• Box 3.-,Udy8mith,B.C. ZSES LADYSMITH LEADEB, DECEMBER 24. 190?. THE CHRISTMAS SHOWS He is showing floe lines of Beasuuabli fruits, candles aud the tblnati.'needful ior the Ohristmis table. FLEIOHER BR03. Since opening up their new store in the Stevens Block, corner ol First Avenue and Uataore etreet, Messrs. Fietcbei Brother! have met with plenty ol support to convince thsm that tbey htve not mtde a uuslne-s mistake in thus showing their confidence In Ladyimiib's future. Tbey carry a first-elaei stock ol tbe (-..nuns Oerttardt-Ueintzm.n pianos and also other uiaktat musical instruments ol ill kinds, md at all prices. An Important teotion of their well chosen tlock is their sheet music, ol wble' tbey make a speuul feature. Their flue new store Is well situated lor catering to tbe wints of tht public, who it this season art particularly In want ol good music and lota ol tt, Messrs. Fletcher Brotben bivt a flnt rente; of goods from which to itlect vtlutbtt tnd appropriate Christmas presents. THE OITY MARKET. Mr. Robert Williamson, proprietor ol tbe City Market, baa made ample preparation to meet the demands likely to bo mtde on him for choice meat! at this festive season. Prime beef, mutton, . real, pork "and the (at Christmas lurkej are to be bad in perfection in hie itore, aad by the way that orders are pouring in on him, Ladysmltb is determined tu lire well, 11 not sumptuously tomorrow. 0. W. MILLS. For tome dtyt iwck Mr. 0. W. Mills ol tbt High Street melt' mtrket his been busy with, tpeeltl. Christmtt .orders, whloh he It filling wilb all possible dee- patch. He !■ fully stocked with t supply nf Christmas in-tata, tnelndint choice turkeys. He reports tbe best Christmas trade since be entered into bnilness in Lidyimlth. PANSELL AND PLABKETl. Since mivlnt Into tbeir'flue new store in the Stevens block Mtstit. Pannell and Plaakett have greatly Increased theii trade, and' they are now doing a splendid Christmas business. They have made all preparations lor the season of feasting, md htvt on vitw prime home-lid ment ol ill kinds, They tlso report the Christmas trade 'ill that they could with. LADYSMITH FISH MARKET. Mrt.Trumper'sitoreon Robert* Street ll beconiiug t regular pltce ol call with the bousevlvet ol the town, lor they folly appreciate thtt nothing beitta nice piece ol Iresb fish is t wholesome ohinge Irom tht monotony ol tht rttular "ditt. For tomorrow'! dinner Mre. Trnmper has laid in an issortment ol Ash Ihit ought to find ittdy tale. The Chrlitmii dinntr it Incomplete without a oonnt ol inert, daintily cooked halibut, cod, herring, or other lavorite flsh, W, SNEDDON, Thote who htvt ntvtr tuttd a hoi ehlcken tamtlt know not one ol the chiel aupper j iyi bl lilt. It il a Mexican concoction ol wbito corn moil, tomatoes, boiled chioken, chillies ind to .etbint thtt mikti a 'ellow leel like abase born tr til tht wty down, Mr. Sneddon iniuorte them regularly and they make jnal at nice 1 Christmas Eva intek as a chilly penon would require. They tre cheap and "awful good," •A. A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.AO t Emigrants From Bohemia \\ By EPE8 W. SARGENT * Copi/rtolit, ml, hu A. B. fltrtwrdson * eVTrvTrvTrrrvTVTV'rve Jack Thurston gated curiously across the little tnt-le at the young woman that Curl, the presiding genius of the Skye Terrier, with a muttered, apology, hnd seated opposite him. Time wat when tho Skye Terrier could afford I table to every guest Now it wot difficult to get even n seat It was the llfst time that Thurston bad ever eeen a really pretty woman it the Terrier. It wat t novelty. Hll toup grew cold aa he watched and admired. She wat clearly timid, but bore herself ao well that even witb tbe ll- cense afforded by the tuppoted bo- boinlnu tendenclet of the place ihe wai woll on toward the quarter section of Ico cream and be bad lit nil third cigarette before he ipoke. She regarded htm with absolute terror for a momont when he made eome trivial remark, flipping tbe asbet from hia cigarette na he did. lo to cover Ills own confusion, but Thurston had a face to Inspire confidence, and falling Into the spirit of the thing a cominu. nlty of Intereat loon ripened the acquaintance. Both hnd come from email country newspapers to engage In a "Jourunlla- Dr. T. Glendnn Moody, Dentist, will return to L-dysmith Friday, Saturdaj and Sunday ol thit week. Dr. Mood; will make regular visits io Ladvimith. Offloe it Nicholson's Hill. Viotoria office, Old Potloffiot building. A Plat Publication. The Speoiil Edition ot Ibe Sotunuiu Amzbicak, devoted to Transportation on Land and Sea, cannot tail toattraot widetprtid Intel est, both because ol the very handsome manner in which itltgot upend on iccoontol the voluminous amount ol information tbat Itcootains, It li nit lo lay that anyone,thai nad. lt oartlully through will Had hlinaelf thoroughly Informed both aa to the magnitude and high quality oi tbe world'a railroads -ind ihipping. The SoiBHTirio Asiebjoan has Its own characteristic wty ol presenting wblt lomt people might ctl) dry statistical matter In an interesting form, and tbe prennt number ll no exception to the rule. Both artist and Editor htve . collaborated lo very good efftot, md we believe the number will meet everywhere with a hearty reception. Thi price it marvellously low, only ten cents. Booki I Booki! Just received, a big consignment ol popultr notion, well hound, will printed end cbetp, Otll and look than over. At Jeudu'i Pharm- ;•*•»• "■'- ,' ';■ ' - -,' ■ Anociation Football. * , The Ladyimllh Leaders tnvel to Niniimo to meet, the TW.ttlet in Ihit long looked Ior game. The match will bt piiytd on tht Cricket Ground ind It to be pltytd lor the widow, ol mold Ladysmltb player. A stag, will leave tbe Grand Holel at t a. n. sharp Xinn morning. Batoning Immediately alter Ibegame. Hundreds ol young mtn liy It wti thtlr nett appearance when applying lor t poattton that got lt tor them. Consult Metheton, L*dyi_lth't lament tailor, he inowi tbe noitt. BUB UliUAMJED mil WISH-DILI FOB AWHIItB. tic career," In Tburiton'i cue represented by a fifteen dollar a week Job na a reporter ou one of the minor papers. She mu u children's page for a "pateut Inside" for twelve, Both hnd decided to become bohe. mlana, und na all the newapaper article! thoy hud ever read located Bohemia in tbe cbeap table d'hotei tbey had picked out the Terrier, whlcb Juat it thnt moment waa affording free food to the epnee writers who govt tbeir attention to establishing reputations for tenth rate cafee. Tbla wat located on the euat aide aad wat aum- cleutly dirty to commend It to the seeker after thc unreal. Hor name, the told Urn, waa Mabel Evuiine Miiuton, but the signed M. EL Mnuton In a mannish band to tht tales tho submitted to the. mngatinea and nought to be mannish, aa all bachelor girls should be. She fairly hungered for companion- •hip, and euch evening (Thurston worked ou au oveuing paper and wu off the early thfft at 4 o'clock) found them at the tame table In tbe Terrier, Here ebe brought her manuscript for. revision, here be told bla hopot and fears. When tho Influx of novelty seeking society grew oppressive, they moved on to the Bluo Ostrich, In Thompson itreet, conducted by. tu old black mammy, who gave tbem Mary! laud chlckeu Instead of goulaah tnd corn pone Inatead of bread stloka. Tbey were going home one nlgbt •bout tlx months nfter their flrat meeting when Thuraton proposed. Hll Hilary bad been raised (5 a week, and In tbe prldo of wenltb he told her that he thought tbat with, economy he could undertake the support of u family, If only she would consent. He wai a manly, straightforward, fellow, and his avowal of love wut the sort tbat would appeal to any good woman. Tbey bad been walking uptown and were retting on one of the benches ln Washington square. She. regarded blm wistfully for awhile. Her face went flnt white, then rod. Thurston, eagerly studying her expression, woe torn between exultation tnd fear. A tremeudout nils heaval wat going on within, Love wai itruggllng witb aome Intruder, and thi conflict waa sharp. Whon at laat ahe apoke, tbere wen tears In ber eyes. "I'm ao sorry, Jack," tho said toftly. "I do love you; I really do. but It would kill my career. I hnve come hero to work nnd wlu, Mir- tinge would spoil all my chancel." Thuraton mentally consigned careen to a place where they would lie very apt to thrive) up and gave voice to many arguments, hut till In vain. Mabel's head waa filled witb all the nbn- ■erne written about Bohemia and thi necessity for being a bachelor girl If oho.would lucceed In literature. Her mind wns set upon lucceia, and ah, never realised that the wu starving •oul nnd brain by living in amakeahlfl apartment nnd enllng with tbe bohe- uilniis. where the fcatt of reason was ailpposed to atone for a lack of food. Against tbla fixed Idea even the ar gument of her own heart wta unnvatl- IM, aud jrUtn thai reeuutd tbtk itroll homeward the best pniuilai Thurston could get from ber was thai when fortune came to both alio would marry bim. Beyond a warmer handclasp wben they mot nnd parted uo allusion wu, mnde to the incident for several weeks lack was politic mid suw tliat it cum palgn wel necessary. A coup, would not avail. The forces were (oo event} matched. According to mllllary strat egy, a siege waa neceaanry. DRESS OP THE DAY. i 4*4 1 FASHION IS FLORALLY MINDED AND THE ROSE REISNS." All Ovev Flower Dcal-cna—Tin? Umpire Wreutha of Chiffon noses. HumIIii, Voile and Fonlnrd-Tlte Artie,'. Tuue.lt In Hal.. Roses nre everywhere, for the latest Ho Induced her to change their rcB- muslin gowns display rose wreathed tourant. Tneioclety people and thoal 'patterns, while huts are rose laden, who commote tbo under crust had foi- nnd on pnrnsols are roses painted nnd lowed tbe ipnce writers to the Ostrich, ; embroidered. These nnd other flowered The mammy had grown rich, nu.1 will i musllus suit very happily In tho fasli- her lncreaied position cuuie tho belief , i0nlng of tbe simple gown, being bo that she woe losing money, running 'ornate themselves they need little dec account! which never would be paid 'oration. A couple of frills on tho hem by thoie who bad virtually created thi of the skirt nnd a frilled flchu on the place. ... bodice will suffice to achieve good re- Tho new Bohemia wat located ln Bleecker itreet Tho proprietor hnd an Italian name, aud they drank logwood Cblantl at 10 cent! a pint and tried to like It At tbe Ostrich th< cooking at least was clean. Here nothing wat. The hot summer days bad come. Lulgl waB fighting tbo ice trusl At the expense of his pntront, who accounted themselves fortunate if hall the dinner waa.eatable. Mabel wanted to change, but the ho- hemlant had not yet moved ou. Thurston noted tbe fact with satisfaction end encouraged Lulgl to persevere, even going to the extent of writing up the place while he paid his bill. One AugUBt evening tbe revolt came. The coup wat thinner than Croton water. The. flsh fairly appealed to the board of health for Investigation. The entree was worse, the roust bnt little better, while tbe Inevitable Ice cream j wit half melted nnd utterly without; flavor. .Mabel's best Btory had como back that afternoon. Sbe was sick nnd discouraged. Their table was in n little nook free from, observation. She let her bend droo forward on her hand. Thuraton'B hand stole softly toward her own. It was convulsively clasped aa a tear dropped on it "Mabel," be urged, "don't you think ' it abont, time j'ou gave this sort of] _. tblng upl You have lived eight months I mmK ov l'w isD TOI™ *m™»D- In Bohemia. You seo what nn empty tuffs; Under bucIi circumstances tbey farce lt all Is. Let's go out and get »re 0M|J' ""h"1 t0 young girls of slim mtrrled tnd Btart housekeeping lu tho figure. Tiny empire wreaths of roses, niornlng. In place of coffee und rolla mi'de of cblffon In iiutiiriil colors, are we will hnvo a real breakfast We tometliuea scattered over a pure white will have a real home, nnd we won't mouasellue do sole or chiffon skirt, get Indigestion from changing the uu- wlllc1' uns uo other trimming llinn tbo tlonallty of our stonuicha every time underpropping of i'rou frou frills at tbe leading bohemlnns exhaust tholr 'bo feet. credit Wt tren't real hohoinlons, t Besides tho popularity of muslin, enn- dear. Left go back home." ,Tus is nIs0 we" H'-ed nud Is scon at Its An energetic nod of the head an- ucst '" "" m'u *om>. trimmed with ewered the question, nnd Mabel looked llttll> Plpingi or Strappings of self eol- up, smiling through her tears. "1 ol'Hl sllk. wlth " V08' °f !j'!s.h Inco and wanted to when you first Baked mo," » suggestion of pale blue or pnto she aaid; "now I'm Borry I didn't say ni,1MV'-' «'tl10 ""^ 'yea- then." I There ls n large choice of fabrics Thurston called the waiter. "Carlo," l"8t "ow. tor foulard Is hy no means hi mid Impressively, "you take this neglected oven with such serious rivals bill. Oo up to tlte saloon ou KTc comer I" coinbnt ns tho voile and the muslin, and get a bottle of renl wine-the real I1"1, foulard dresMs, usually bearing tblng, you understand, not the stuff ""' ' ' *-H************-**********************************i ilerely A Reminder Of the fact that the Leader Job Room is now doing all kinds of Printing—commercial, legal and society—at very reasonable prices. ■ We Print 4444+444*44+44444A++>tr4444+ f —Letter Heade ? *1 -Rill Ht-Rda T —btttibiiifaiita 4 —Note Heads f. —Memorandum Heada T —■Envelopes 4 —Business Cards f —Stock Certificate.*, T —LepAl blanks 1 —Wedding Invitations 4 —Funeral Announcement!- T —Tickets 1 —Programmes _ —Pamphlets T —Catalocnes 2.. —Window Cards * —HaoeerB T —Posters X i 4 ++++*H-*M- TTTTTTT Everything Having the latest type faces and borders, and modem machinery, we produce only ' tlie best work — Printing that r.itracts The Leader Job Room Ladysmith, - B. C ***■ *****,********.******.******* 1 I I.T , I I I I I I I we get here. Wo wnnt to drluk to our last night ln Bohemia. Th* Virtues of Saffron. To the virtues of saffron whole volumes havo been devoted, references to some of tbo more Important of which aro given lu Canon Kllacoinbe'a 'Tluut Lore' and Garden Cm ft of Shake* dark grounds nud llpht piittcnis, selected ns belnir eminently sultnhlc for every occasion and easily relit det'ed ki ice In liy eh'gani hy n|ipllcntions of lace or u lawn embroidered collar and undei'Hleevca, The double sleeve nnd Us later comrade for the season, tho elbow sleeve, bold favor In their Hue. For the croquet player there Is a costdnic of red nnd white foulard trim- red. With this mny bc worn a muslin hot wreathed with roues. In the 1 .'tty hut sketched one sees a new st,. ie in straw, without doubt •pcare," where there Is a long article S3",T« 1 . . ♦. onthesubject. Tbe plant was cblelly tmA wlt" lnBe,'t,on ftnd bort,wwl W|U» uud for diseases ofthe lungs, whence camo Its title of Annua polmonuui; t'tn* assisting 1 tbe eruption of measles, smallpox, etc. (in measles It Is still oc- culonally pretcrlbed); as a ciudlac and general stimulant, nnd aa a dlgca- tlvt and atrengthcuer of tho atomach. To thli lut (supposed) virtue Its uso In "meats" Ib due. > Lyte snys Hint so taken It "comfortelb the stmnacke and causetb good dtgestlon, nn.l sodden tn wine lt preserveth from drank- enneiBe." It waa alao uaed aa a love philter and atlll enters largely Into tome popular reclpea for "making up" hones. The moat extravagant notions of Ita powere were formerly held, und aome old wrltert went io far as to term it the king of vegetablei. Eveu so late ■1 tbe middle of the lost century It held a prominent place In our official dlspeiisntorles, but lt has now come to be used only at a coloring nnd tinvor- lug agent being medicinally almost luert, Ht property (such as It Isl being mildly stimulative-Notes and Que- rlca. Wbat Pipe aaaoker. Have lo Pear. Thoae who uio the pipe have to fear epithelioma, otherwise called the can cer of the lips, toil of the tongue. The flnt of these It particularly common tmong tboit wbo .imoke short clay plpet. The cancer of smokers shows Itself generally at the point where the stem of the heated pipo is curried upon the lower lip. That of the tongue tip- poara on the aide whore a atreum of amoke la likely to Btrike tho tongue at etch Inhalation. Those two forma of a horrible dlseaac are without doubt tbt mott serious that smokers can meet With. It Is the fear of theso formldu- blt accident! tbgt.bat converted ninny. Tbt frequency of them, hpwover, ihould not be overrated, statistics ilone tin give ue nu idea of tbo truth. Thou of tho city ot Pnrli show that there are 155 cases each year of deaths caused by cancer of tbe mouth, while the number .of smokers In 1'orls Itself I estimate to be at least 335,000. Admitting tbat half of these innlie use of tbt pipe tnd that all of the eases or cancer can bo attributed to theini there le but ono victim to every thousand Elpe amckora. — lloyiio dot Deux londee. Ho I .Ion to Her. Mra. Mugglna—That womnn'a hut- bind )l quite n litem ry lion. Mrs. Bugglnt-Why, the told me he wu a perfect htar.-Pnliadelphia Bee- ,»**...,...__., Harry J. Rogers THE DRUGGIST, Johnston Block, Nanalmo, B. C. Kodaks and Kodak Supplies D. Domlne 0. Suulli BARBER HIGH STREET, LADYSMITH, B.C. Don't Read This FIRE! FIRE I FIRE! Hotels, $:. 50 per tettt. Stores *2 50 p. i Dis-dlli-iir Hou-i-p.Ute. percent. | The Leading J .Reviews ?! Nineteenth Century and After, 4 Contemporary Review, Port* X nightly Review, Weitrclnfter •T, Review, .Edinburgh Review, *> Quarterly Review, Blackwtod'• ;V' Edinburgh Magailne, 4 Strong, sterling, timely, -miggeiti!*tiR to be pcniilsMllilt*: tlicro Is often a '.ouch of urttss preon beside a bunch of La r'rnuco roses, nud sky blue would seem, to bc almost it nee* essary accoiuiiitiiiinent of a pink rose trimmed utrnw lint. The more artistic the hat the more we owe to the art of the milliner, who with a few yrirdu of straw shapes the exnet rorm she desires. A touch of bluck iipilns:! the pink roses nnd soft cloudy loops of tulle gives the artist's touch. ■ Silky straws In hold mixtures of bluo and preen tartan,' rtjinrtjitise lints In coarse, soft straw, with hunches of (lowers and foliage on wreathed nt the buck, nre well adapted (0 the young. Popular slilrt Wnlnt Ivlittrrlnlo, St'ntt'li innilnis nud Scotch clievlotB, white pliiues and white dimities, dotted and embroidered swiss, mercerized chovlot, white butcher's linen, linen lawn, func.v white cotton and wash sl|ks appear uiuuug popular slilit wulst materlsli. ■_.. C. W. MILLS I Meats at all Tin Home Cured Bacon and Sausages High Stieet, : Ladysmith, B.C. THE BOWERY Wm, Sneddon, Phop. Hot Chicken tales on Tap T-obneuo and Cigars, Candies, Niil.e, Fas- try, Tally and Silt Drinks,etc. THE FARMERS' PRODUCE ASSOCIATION A. ti, Gakuom, Manager. Ladysmith, B. C. Supplies regularly -Choicest Apples, Butter, Fresh Bgfts, o.c., at current market prices. See that all boxes of apples and butter are marked "S. S. I." That means fliet class quality, The public are requested to apply to their dealers for our produce. HORDQURRTERSi GtW.Seott's Store First Avenue, : 1 Lulyeiuith, B.O, Ibe Weekly Post-mtelfipr Stallls, Wash. Nobody can nlYnril la be without, It. All the telcj.tnphlc news of the week. Knrm. field, gor- ileu, sport, society, lleatitifulllliistrnllons aud l-.nif tones, Sample copy on application. All For Ont Dollar a Ytar. Vbat j ib ot prin' inn you admired to much wat done by the Leadtr. booklet, too, for the a TU, Leonard Scott PuMkatlta Gas, 4, Warr.nSt.Naw York City. t*'i!^iiM*iKil*i*i*iii*\\-*a*V*i*ik»l*a^ ' eo fitar Anyone sc _ ..—_ _-__.-__. iifclclr ascartnln onr oplulo.1 fraajhaU i Isprobnblypatontabla. Ctmw nnsstrlotlycinlMentlnl. nandbookoa Pi _ >ni inti. OlrtfHtt suency forsecurincpatauta, ivatita. taken throuah Manft * -Co. rswlra irrlai nolice, without enanra, Ul HM Scientific America*. lm\\rSmm\\t\\\\t A lianilani dilation ii. jonn tour SOCIETY NOTICES. Ladysmith Mutual liproHiiit Sicdtyk Meelsin Nicholson's halt every Thuraday evtt- ititiat S o'clnck, for discussion nf aatlllaal.r topics. Leclurt-s at frequent internals by prominent men. Dues 50c. per month, for sis: month, of year. Resleents of Ladysmith over.ll np, of age arc eligible for memlwrship. . "Tsti VBN..AacHPBAC0i*.acuv_f,Atai .... T, J. Uakkon, Bec.-Treaaurtr. . h BANNER LODGE NOs.av, ■ -.-.. i. o. o. r. Meets every Wednesday eveninrat f.so o'clock Visitors cordially invited. UDGU FULTON, Ma. Wellington Lodge No. 2 K. sf r. Meets overy Frldiy in I. 0. Q. F. hall at 7:80 p.m. o D.GOUBLiY, 0,0. ! J. W. LEWIf*. See, Ladyamith Orangt Ltdgt,lt.lTU meets In N.lcbolson'a Hall, Firat Avenna, every tlternale Saturday in each month commencing first Saturday in October. WM. BOLflTOK^W. IT*- B A. HCGQABD, 8to. Visiting Brethren are invited lo tilted. >*******44*4***4*A'*t4*Ui4 COMPANY, LTD. Maoulacturera of iill Mfcds'ot M and Dressed lnkr:: ■ .'in- .i uw'-ifcur Mouldings, Laths, Shingles, Ete, A large stock of thoroughly scaaoaed lumber—ist and and class constantly on bntni. AU orders atrictly attended to, Quotations cheerfully given. John W. Coburn,:'.. MsNAOINO DlBIOTOB. ' ' Don't liorroe tha Laad.r; suhwrike for It yourMlf. •UDTSMTH LEADER. DECEMBER 2_. 19015, How often you'll hear the remark st this season of the yenr, especially. "What on earth shall I give him ?" It's a vexed question, and that's a fact. May we offer you some Xmas suggestions? Neckwear, .5c, to $1.75. Initialed itandkerchlefa, 35c. to 75c, Bilk Mufflers, Pressing Gowns, Fancy Silk Suspenders, Smoking Jackets, Fancy American Shirt, Hat or Cap, Suit Cases, Hand Bag, Trunk, Suit, Fancy Vest, Overcoat, Raincoat, Jewelry, &<*., &C&C. Wa an giving away a Billiard Table. A Chance with every $1 purchase. —THE— g. d. scon CO., LIMITED. CASH CLOTHIERS. NANAIMO. 3- THE CITY. Mn, Geo. Thornton viiited Mn. W. K. Ltlghton, Nanaimo. on Saturday last. Fresh Halibut ind Kippers nowit tbe FilhUirktt. iProvlnoitl Constable E. Hodgson ol Sonth Wtllington ptld LadyBmith a visit yeiterday, on business. Did you tee tbe prim givtn away thiB lima? Hivtt look at them. They-are on exhibition in our window. Lively, the Leading Jeweler. Hr Marshall wbo ia attending Victoria Collegiate Institute, ia ipending tbe Christmas holidtyi with his parents, Hr. and Hn. P. H. Manhall. Miction wti on Monday—yon know the mult? And Ryder will give away tome more ol thtt beautiful silverware, Aid. Flanta of Nanaimo was in the city on business on Satnrday. All kinds of Xmas Toys, Siibool Books, Sheet Music, Games, etc. M. W. Waitt &Oo. Mr. G, H, Cross of Nanaimo waa in Ladysmith on buslnees yesterday. WANTED—A good girl to do general housewo.k in family of two, Apply F, H„ P. 0, Box 480, Viotoria, B, 0. The Government Agent's office will be closed from thia afternoon until Monday morning, December 201b, Try ono of Turner's Baiora for easy shaving. Every razor gauranteed. At tho Drug Store. Mr, P. Johnson, the city expressman has invested in a fine new wagon of very smart appearance. Mr. Frank Allison came in from the Portier Paso lighthouse Monday aud was welcomed by all his old friends around town. Old papers for sale, suitable for wrap, ping purposes, at 25c a, bundle. Bev. Gordon Tanner is in the throes of moving into the new parsonage lately finished, and ought lo have the sympathy of ail who have been in the some fix. He hopes to bo all straightened out in a day or two, Tbo most complete line of silverware to choose from in town for Xmas presents. Lively tho Loadiug Jeweler, Hon. James Dunsmuir lias given 1300 to tbe Ladysmith Band fund. The subscription list ia increasing dally, and the band will soon be in u position to purchase the much-needed new instruments, All kinds ol Xmas tovs at 111. Waitt A Oo. W. Mra. Davis o! the Now Western Hotel has planted a row of young poplars along tbe front ol her property. Tbey will add considerably to the appearance ol the house. Hello, Sam, where did you get thai watch? Why at Llvely'a. Where do you snppose 1 would get it ? And I got a few guesses on tbe Pumpkin, too. Nanaimo is talking about starling mother co-operative store, as a result of the somewhat strained relations arising Irom tho recent discovery of a mercantile black list, particulars of whioh weie published exclusively in tho Loader. -HoJHo! Just conie in and see our toys and Xmas goods. Santa Claus headquarters. He will buy Ills goods here and give them to his boys and girls. MiWi&Co Ladysmith, B. C. CHRISTMAS TREATS. Eat His.-ties! While You Live! ___-. —.,**. jjincc to buy u j.. at the- Tht churches win Rememb-r the Ladysmitli Meat'Market Little Folk. | PANNKI.L& Pr-AHKBTT, I'ROI'B. Stevens mock, tlat„cr**6t, Udyamfth, H. C. WHEN YOU WANT A HK.H-Cl.ASS Piano or Organ "Siu-ei Miiiln Mur.:)iai.iii*"\\ and Miifcii'iil ■ill it tut M'e ua Holiday Goods Silverware, Ohinaware, Blso Ornaments, Fancy Vases, Oar- ving Sets, TabloOullery, Toys of all kinds, Christmas and New Year Cards, Caleni1nrs,&c SAMPSON'S CASH STORES NANAIMO. B. C. MAY BUILD IN BRICK. Messrs Simon Leiser & Co, Lid's New Premises. Mr Simon Leiser, bead ol tbe firm ol Leiser & Co. Ltd., was In Ladysmith a day or two ago, and in reply to questions Irom The Loader said, the firm wonld proceed with all despatch to erect a building even larger and in many wayi more commodious and convenient tban the line block recently destroyed. Mr Leiser would not eay whether It would lie in brick, or a Irame structure Una its predecessor but The Leader haa lince learned that there ia n strong probability that brick will be the material. Also that the new itore and warehouse will probably be three stories In height, and the windows provided with fire-proof shutters and partition doors ot iron. Mr. Jsmes Auld is being generally complimented npon his creditable bit ol rush work on the Leiser temporary building, The preparations lor the att.iii.il Christmas Sunday Sobool treat at Ibe Methodist Church are now complete. It comes off on Christina! Eve (tonight) and the public are to be admitted free— aod are promised a good programme and evening's entertainment; ol the genuine old lime sort, Tha cantata to be given is entitled "The Olirislroas Glory." FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. Great success has attended tbe canvass Iji- subscriptions for lhe Chiistmas tree to be given for tbe benefit ol ibe children of First Presbyterian churcb. II is expelled (hat thero will be two tiees, aud eaob will ho loaded with ul many presents as It can hold. N.i fewer itban 150 are promised, and probably * more. Tbere will be an interesting musical entertainment during tho evening, followed by tbe stripping of the trees. None ol tbe children ol First Presbyterian church should miss this opportunity. THB ENGLISH CHURCH. No efforts have been spared hy tbe ladiei of the Anglican ohurch to make their Christmas tree entertainment Tuesday night in the church a thorough success. A handsome mm has been subscribed throughout the town, and lt li hoped that thp tree wiil heir on its branches such a load oi good things ior the little ones aa they have seldom seen. Besides tbe pleasant task ol distributing tbe tilts irom Santa Clause there will be a musical entertainment tor the youngsters. Prospects ire good ior a very large attendance ol the children aud their elders. Piano ior eule on easy monthly Installment plan. M. W. Waitt A Oo. Mn. W. J. Watson bat tone over to the Mainland to be pretent at a family reunion it Lidnef'i tomorrow. Sbe will alto viiit Vancouver and New Weslmin- iter. ' _____ B.B.B., Q.B.D. pipet at the Drug Store. Every pipe guaranteed. On New Yetr'i night the choir oi the Methodist church ire living a concert ia the church—the flnt annnal thing ol the kind. Announcements later. Look at enr advt. on tbls page. Note tbt prites given away. They are dan- dlea. Lively, tbe Leading Jeweler. Church oi England — CbrittmM Day service! ire it follows; 8, a.m. Holy Communion; 11. a.m. Mtlins and Holy Communion—A. Seriven. XMAS PUMPKIN Lively's Annual (Iniipsinv Contest, How many seeds in the Pumpkin. Ten Handsome Prizes Qlven Away. For every dollar', worth purchased lu our store yon get a guess it tho number of seeds in the pumpkin In nur window. You get ■ tioket with tht number of needs von ituass marked on it. A guest for every dollar. For InBtan'ce-Ten Dollars, Ten Tickets. 1st prlao, Gent'a Watch, Gold Filled, value tflh 00. 2't.l prize, Lady's Watch, Gold Filled, value 251)0 ' Snl prlzB, Parlor/Mantel Clock—eight dny— value 18.00 4th prize, Gent's Watch Chain, "filled," value 10 00' Blh pilze, Ltdj'a Wtteh'Ohain, "(Hied," value 8 00 6lh prize, Lady's Gold Filled Bracelet, value 0 00 7l b piiz«, Lady'fl Silver Watch, value 4 R0 8th prize, Buy's Watch, value , 8 50 ii li prize, Ltidv's Lace 1-i.n, Gold Filled, value 250 101b prize, Gent'a Cull' Links, value 2.00 , Seeds to he counted by three prominent business man. The nearest guess taking firat prize and ao on until tbe len are given away. P.O. Box a 45. \\V. H. LIVELY, The Leading Jeweler EXPRESS, SIR I YpI, sir, 1 iinv.-i*. AUa>a| .rniriri. "St c!Sf P"'1* "'"«U«d wllliln llie boiiltilarles orihelnllijwliianrensnre liereliy reserved fiom pre-emption, sale or oilier disposition, cm-iiliuir miller llie lirovlsln Illie iiinil,,, inw, „', „8 1'roviii.e. foi ivo years from the time lienor, pursuanttoUie provisions or subsection (s) ol is amended by si-eloiisior lie •liiiid Aet," as ameutleil by section 6 of I he 'land Art Aincndinait Aci\\ loot," lo enable llie gniiliiin.i l-nwer anil l-uln ■fnipsny, Limited to Select thea-fr,,,,, timber limits fur woisl ,111 p and paper niniiiifiiclnrinir lilirposes, ns nro.lt cil by nil ,i,trmiienl bcurin_ late the Jolh .lay ol i Irtober, i.su vis-— SccMons I, I, j. io i, u, i4 ami,,, In .-_„„. .I.lp.l8jsecll„i,s.j,,.r,,7.»,9,,l6, ,,,,„, ,8wft, Township ji. hcclions t, n, „, 13',,,' „ „ •,, J*. «, *>, ij, m. JS and 36, lu Townshipr V SeS lions 1, s j, a, 0, in, 11,1.,, ij, 15, ,8 ,,, '„ \\ „ JO, is and 311, lit, Tnwualiip ,;: siccil.in. ,,, j?, ,3 ja.M.34. JS nml J«. In T..;vnslilii js; Seclloiii j. to.yj. lncliislve,liifoiviisliiui7;«cetloiisi lo ,2 nc us vc In rpwindilp 1S1 nlso Sections 1, lo «s Inclusive, In TmyiHbip 1* Seellnns 1 lo ,r, Iticla sive. In IWiishli Seellnns t, j, 11. ,, ',, ,. and from si tow, inclusive, lit 'IWiialilp _? seE ■lous 4, 5,6, 7.8,9. l». 17, l», J.s, as, M, i anil ,« ill ■l.isrnslilp ,1, s,cll.,11,4, ,.l. 7aiiY«,7nTow I- slilP3li6ecfloiisi|iij6, l„tl„slvc, In Vownship id; Secllons 1 to u Inclusive, nud 11, 14 .ml 1. and the southern hall cf Sections st and sj In iomishlp .; seelloiiB j aud 6. iii Towuahln 61 Sections 10,31 and as. 3, * 5, nnd 6, in Township 4; thcungranled land In Towiishlii nt Township ij, eaceia Seclloiis 15 uud 36; Fccllons 1 I030, in. elusive.In Township 131 Township i,; tlicitona 1 loj, in und 1 r, In Townsnlp j; Hecllons 1, a. 11 is. |4. is. sj and/., lu Townsnlp if,- also ihe foil lowing described piece or |«ncelof land, namely i -IkgliiiilinjaU mjl.it nu ||,e pmloni.ilion ni Ihcsoulli.iu lOTiudary i,f Townslilp ia, on, mile •aalorihesoirli-easlerii comer of Beciloll ., in Towaslup mt Ihenc. lu . somberly dlrecta about seven1 miles, „r (011 point one mile south and one mile weal of .lie southern end of Victoria Ukei ihenc Mat Iwo miles; tlience north one nil ctl litem east one mile; theuce uorlh lire 111 eslhciiece east Iwo miles; Ihence north oue m e; th,,, eensl two miles; llicucc north one jnllc, y of t-c cnstlwo miles, or to the easterly «- lr,,iiL",:'.iK'"1".™" '•"'"j tbciire sonlb hSlf a mllei III "ce east one mile; thence north one inile; IjCncc wcsl one mile; ihence mirth bairn .'Si'_2f™ "•**■' ."J"-' "'"" "1"' " "alf; Ihenec I-J, SI*'" c: \"""l™ wwl olle "l"*l "lelice north half a mllei ihence west hnirn mile: Ihence. north line mile; thence west one nllle; thence** north Iwo miles; thence west along lhe south boniuhiiy oITowusI 1 and ii lo%ne ttonlb" east Ann nnd Ihence along lhe shore of. the Southeast Arm. n a aoiithirly dlreclion, lo the a^eXLVmt^'*^^ W ft (iOHH Miidri and Worka Dejwrtment; Victoria, B.C.. jtoth (Mobe,1, igoj, DR. 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