@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "9d15aaf4-d726-4e3d-bfde-ee0cdb87e2bd"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-12-10"@en, "1914-01-16"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/proslill/items/1.0212310/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ THE PROSPECTOR V< ^L. 3, NO. 13 LILLOOET, B. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1914. [ $2 PER YEAR FATAL ACCIDENT. ITEMS ABOUT TOWN. Through the collapse of a trap- tunnel on theP.G.E. construction line, two miles east of this town, John Hiltmen, a young Finlander, met his death on Friday Jast. In partnership with several others, Hiltmen had a sub-contract, and was engaged in drifting a tunnel through the loose gravel on the opposite side of the river. With a companion he had just entered the excavation when one of the roof-caps broke, filling the tunnel with debris, and smothering him. His companion had a most miraculous escape from death, the falling material having submerged him to the shoulders^ and it was only by the most strenuous exertion that he kept his head free. He was virtually encased in the fallen timber, sand and gravel. With a will his companions went to the rescue, but, despite their exertions, an hour elapsed before the lifeless body of Hiltmen was reached. Coroner Phair held an inquest over the remains, a verdict of accidental death being found. Hiltmen was but ^6 years of age, and is said to have been a steady and efficient man in his line of work. He was buried in the Lillooet cemetery on Saturday last, at 3 p. m., a large number of railroad men attending the funeral. GAMBLING AND ITS RESULTS ON THE LYTTON ROAD. When a man goes into a poker game with money JA his pocket and when he comes out with no money in his pocket, he has but one man to blame, and, as a general thing, he does not hesitate to recognize who that person is. It is a fact beyond any pread- venture that no man can "beat the game" in the end. Men may have phenomenal runs of luck, or they may "break even," but the associations of the gaming table are such that there can be no possible question as to what the ultimate result will be. There is just one way in which a man can beat a gambling proposition, and that is by quitting. Incidentally it is better to quit ahead of the particular game at issue, and therein lies the principal danger. This is reasoning on the cold, business side of the question, the mere sordid matter of dollars and cents, leaving aside for the moment the more weighty considerations of morality. The local House held its opening session yesterday. J. B. Bryson, of Pavilion, was in Lillooet this week. Mr. A. McQueen made a business trip to Ashcroft this week. Mr. R. A. Nicholson, contractor, arrived in town on Wednesday. Mr. W. Mclntyre left on Monday for Merritt, where has been called on business affairs. Pretty quiet in police court business this week—just a few plain drunks. Fine timbers are being turned out of the Fountain mill for the preliminary work on the railway bridge, just below town. Mr. Kellet arrived in Lillooet today from Vancouver. He is looking after Mr. Rankin's work during the latter's absence. Mr. Rankin is starting a new camp directly across the river from Lillooet. This will be called Camp 8. Mr. H. J. Keary left for the coast Sunday morning, on a short trip. Accompanying him is his daughter, who will enter one of the educational institutions. Chief Constable Forsyth came over from* Clinton on Monday last. Official business caused him to extend his trip as far as Gun creek, on Bridge river. He left town yesterday morning. J. K. More, the road superintendent for this district, drove in from Clinton a few days ago, via Pavilion mountain. He reported good sleighing as far as the 17-Mile House. ONLY A CAYUSE. A STAY OF EXECUTION. Davis and Clark, who were sentenced by Mr. Justice Morrison to be hanged at New Westminster on 15th inst., have been granted a stay of execution till March 6. The grounds upon which attorneys for Clark and Davis sought the reprieve is that the court of appeal has reserved their decision in the appeal from their conviction. There are one or two points upon which the court had disagreed and these may not be decided before the day of execution. Recently the necessary preparations for the double hanging had begun at the provincial jail at New Westminster. Word was received in town today, that P. Welch had almost entirely recovered from his recent illness. Travelers from the Pemberton country state that there is but four inches of snow in that region and that railroad work is progressing in a very satisfactory manner. Dr. Kilburger, eyesight soecial- ist, representing the Toric Optical Co., of Vancouver, will te at the Excelsior Hotel on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 19th and 20th. See notice on 4th page. Some miscreant broke into the premises of Thos. Craddock, at the head of Anderson lake, and stole tools, blankets and other goods to the value of about $50. Constable McLeod has the case in hand. John Hill, the stationman who was in the trap-tunnel with John Hiltmen when the latter was killed last Friday, was only res- cused after 30 minutes of the most heroic work on the part of his friends. He happened to be under a big timber at the end of the tunnel. For the first time in her life Mrs. Mark Eagleson has been seriously ill, with grippe. At her request, no report was made of her indisposition. The people of Lillooet are now pleased to learn that she has almost entirely recovered. The local member for this district, Mr. A. McDonald, arrived from Clinton last Saturday. He was busy with some of his constituents listening to various complaints, notably the North Fork road grievance. He proceeded to Victoria this week to attend the opening session of the House. The unusually mild weather is stirring up the ranchers along the road, making them think of spring. We noticed the plow in action on the Rosebank farm. It is to be hoped the fruit buds will not be unseasonably advanced, as they would be liable to injury should we have a cold snap. Speaking of fruit reminds us that there are some very fine orchards on the road. At the Grange there is a fine large bearing orchard of choice varieties that bring the owners handsome returns every year. At the 20- Mile Mr. W. Kane has also an extensive orchard which he is yearly increasing. The Half-Way and 24-Mile ranches have not gone in much for tree-planting. At the Rosebank there is also a large planting—mostly apples. In reading the news of the province one notes with satisfaction what the government is doing to foster the fruit business —in other parts. Here, in Lillooet, we have a climate and soil unsurpassed for growing all kinds of semi-tropical fruit. Wherever our fruit has been shown in competition with that from other districts Lillooet—as far as quality goes—has always been in the front But, in putting up fruit, either for sale or exhibition, the packing counts for nearly as much as the quality of the article, and we can never hope to get our own till we can put our apples up in an attractive form. For several years past the provincial government has been holding packing schools in the different fruit-growing districts of the province. The government supplies the instructors and bears the expense, a nominal fee being charged so as to keep out all who are not really interested. Now, why is it that our district is so systematically neglected? How is it that in other districts the government is loaning them money, establishing demonstration farms to educate them in the most scientific and up-to-date methods of caring for their orchards, teaching them how to keep their trees clean and healthy, and that our district has never even had an official visit from a member of the Horticultural Board? It seems to us that the gentlemen who represent us at Victoria do not realize what our district needs. The member for Lillooet seems to think his duty is ended if he can get a good appropriation for roads. After the railway is built what good will the roads be if the farmers have nothing to haul. The member for Yale has been making a spectacular trip half way round the hemisphere, trying to get easy money for lower country ranchers. If he would busy himself in doing something that would draw attention to the district he represents he would be more appreciated by the people who elected him. Rev. W. H. Mayers will hold services in the English church, Lillooet, on Sunday next. Holy communion at 8 a. m.; morning service at 11; evening service at 7:30 o'clock. The ordinary Indian cayuse is not much of a plug to look at, but, for his weight, he can out- pull some better-looking animals driven by the white man. Some heavy loads of square timber have been passing through town during the past week, hauled by Indians from the Fountain reserve, and their cayuses seem to accomplish the work in a most satisfactory manner. Besides being a good worker, the little cayuse is a grateful, and, in a measure, an accomplished plug. If you do not believe this, watch him at his noon meal while hitched to a wagon. In his case there is often an absence of the customary nosebag full of grain-an armful of hay is thrown him. Upon receipt of this he will wag both ears with gratitude, varying the performance by wagging one ear and not wagging the other one. Give him a second dose of hay and you will see him bend his foreleg, and wag his tail and both ears in unison. In these performance? he very much resembles the Mexican burro—a descendant of that much-maligned animal that is said to have passed through the gates of old Jerusalem with our Saviour on his back. But that was some time before the Lillooet cayuse came into existence. Gassie Thompson, the present mayor of Anderson lake, was a business visitor in town this week. WILL COME TO LILLOOET. Benjamin Siakeley, the man accused of the killing of Archy Thievarge, in the Bridge river country some years ago, will very likely appear in Lillooet, shortly, to stand a preliminary trial for that crime. Being arrested at Libby, Montana, last November, he has put up a stubborn fight against extradition, but word now comes that U. S. courts will hand him over to the Canadian authorities. On the 10th of this month the thermometer registered 45, and Mr. Wm. Adams, thinking spring had arrived, grabbed a spade and started in to dig up his garden. Good weather still prevails, and, as a consequence, the Adams garden is ready for seeding. In spite of lower prices which prevailed for metals during the year just closed, the aggregate value of ore produced by metal- iferous mines of Kootenay and Boundary amounted to over $14,- 000,000. If you are bothered with headaches, squint or cross-eye, or the glasses you now wear are unsatisfactory, consult Dr. Kilburger, specialist, who will be at the Excelsior Hotel on the 19th and 20th inst. After being shut down for ten years the Nickle-Plate mine in Rossland is to be opened up, and $100,000 has been set aside for exploratory work on the property. Mr. Mackay, asst.-supt. for P. Welch, was called home last week on account of the sickness of his wife. He lives at Sumas, Wash. All kinds of fresh fruit at the Dupras candy and lemonade parlor. Likewise, the very finest brands of cigars by the box. THE PROSPECTOR THE PROSPECTOR. Published in the interests of Lillooet District. R. A. Hume, Manager. JANUARY 16. 1914. FOREST FIRE PROTECTION. It must be apparent to all that by far the most important problem with which the forest branch of the provincial government is concerned, is that of fire protection. The damage caused by fire in years gone by, even in the district of Lillooet, has been tremendous; the results are still with us, and the fire-burned areas with their charred and blackened stubs, present a scene of ruin and desolation where once all was bright and prosperous. In referring to this subject, a brief resume of the work performed in Lillooet district, by the forestry branch, in the interests of protecting our forests of timber from fire and, incidentally, protecting other sources of wealth so intimately connected with the forestry department, might be of interest to those who have the future of this district at heart. In 1913the forest branch dealt with26 fires which are worth mentioning, and may be classified as follows: Fires less than 1-4 acre 9 " less than 10 acres 15 " more than 10 acres 2 26 There were numerous small fires extinguished by the wardens of which no report has been made. Causes given for tlie above fires are: Unknown 3 Campers 13 Railway construction 3 Fires started before season 2 Smokers 4 Indians 1 The total burned area is within 480 acres, destroying about 35,- 000 feet of merchantable timber, a great amount of second-growth, some fencing, and a small area of feed range. The weather conditions, however, during the time usually dangerous for fire, were fairly wet and cold; which, together with the thorough system of patrol kept up by the fire wardens, were undoubtedly responsible for keeping the record so low. Besides, the favorable attitude of the general public toward fire protection has been a great help; the Indians, too, are learning that carelessness with fire must stop, and have been more careful than in former years. The preservation of the forests of this province will undoubtedly receive more attention than in the past. During the year just closed, the greatest forest revenue ever paid into any provincial treasury in the history of the Dominion has been received by British Columbia. The revenue from forest sources was nearly $3,000,000, and the value of forest products exceeded that of all previous years, amounting to ap- proximately $30,000,000. Of late years British Columbia Indians have been very successful in real estate transfers. The Metlakatlah's w«re the first to make a successful deal with the Grand Trunk Pacific, a few years ago, then followed the Songhees deal with the city of Victoria for a very large sum. Kitsilano Indians in the city of Vancouver got the money fever and sold out their rancherie for about $12,000 each, and now the Squamish natives in North Vancouver have just received $175,000 from the Pacific Great Eastern Development Company. As a consequence rancheries along this end of the P.G.E. line are becoming very valuable in the estimation of their various occupants, and in some cases the white settler is known to base his approximate wealth in proportion to the distance between his pre-emption and the nearest Indian reserve. In former days this system of computation would not work out so advantageously to the land owner—it would be of the reverse order. But times have changed, and in real estate transactions the red man sits on the high pinnacle of finance once occupied by the white. The total mineral production of the province for the calendar year 1913 will be slightly less than $30,000,000, according to estimates recently prepared by the Department of Mines. There has been a marked increase in the output of the Kootenay district, and many mines have resumed work after a long period of idleness. In the Similkameen district the Hedley Gold Mining company paid dividends for the year 1913 of 30 per cent., for 1912 30 per cent., 1911 25 per cent, and 11 per cent, in 1910, the year in which the present company took over the mine, a total of 96 per cent, in four years and have a handsome surplus in the treasury besides which the company's original properties have been greatly added to by purchase of other claims out of the profits. In Lillooet district, in spite of her rugged mountains, there are many acres of virgin land that can be used for agriculture and for the cultivation of her greatest asset—fruit. Speaking locally, we have a district which is situated in such a position as to include land in both the dry and wet belts. We need people to settle on these areas, but first we need the assistance of the capitalist in putting this land in shape for settlement, by irrigational projects, clearing or draining, after which the settler can convert the land into truck gardens, fruit farms or ranches, which, in consequence, must mean villages and towns. Capital could be invested to no Defter advantage than in developing these resources. With transportation facilities now almost at our doors, we shall be able to contribute largely to the ever-increasing demands for agricultural and horticultural products on the coast. ^W^WWWWW^^^WA^^^Wi^W Since the establishment of the public school system in 1872, the school year ending June 30, 1913, was probably the most successful year in the history of education in th4s province. The total enrolment of all the colleges and schools was 57,608, an increase of 7,538 over that of the previous year. HOUSC PP. HOeBERLlN LIMITED BROPHY BROS. Gents' Furnishings. Boots & Shoes. TO 1 ShoeRepairing Agents for House of Hobberlin •A^^^^*^^*^^*^^*^^*^**^**^^^^^*^^*^^AAA**» BANK OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA Established 1836 Head Office, - • Montreal Savings Department Accounts opened for sums of One Dollar and upward. Current Accounts Issue cheques an 1 have paid cheques returned for receipts • Collections made in all parts of the World Travelers' Cheques issued, payable anywhere A General Banking Business conducted A. B. GREIG, Manager - - Lillooet Branch Water Notice For a Licence to Stcre or Pen Back Water. NOTICE is hereby given that Western Canadian Ranching Co., of Gang Ranch, will apply for a licence to store or pen back sixteen hundred acre-feet of water from Gaspard Creek, a stream flowing in an Easterly direction and emptying into Fraser River. The water will be stored in a reservoir of 1000 acre feet capacity, built about 20 miles from mouth of said creek, will be used for irrigation purposes as authorized by Water Record No. 171, on the land described as Township Ten (10), Lillooet District. %.i This notice was posted on the ground on the 15th day of December, 1913. The application will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Clinton. %£ Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. Western Canadian Ranching Co. Applicant. By F. J. Fulton, Agent. d26 Water Notice —♦— Application for a License to take and use water, will be made under the Water Act of British Columbia, as follows: 1. The name of the applicant is Francis Gott. 2. The address of the applicant is Lillooet, B. C. 3. The name of the stream is Black Hill Creek. The Stream has its source near the mouth of Michelle creek, flows in an Easterly direction, and empties into the Fraser River about 10 miles above the mouth of Bridge River. 4. The water is to be diverted from the stream on the South side, about one mile North of the Northern boundary of Pre-emption No. 1758. 5. The purpose for which the water will be used is irrigation. 6. The land on which the water is to be used is described as follows:—P. R. 1758. 7. The quantity of water applied for is as follows:— One hundred miners' inches. 8. This notice was posted on the ground on the 25th day of November, 1913. 9. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to the requirements of the "Water Act" will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Clinton. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder, or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. FRANCIS GOTT, d26 Applicant. Water Notice Applicationgfor a Licence to take and use Water will be made under the "Water Act" of British Columbia, as follows:— 1. The name of the applicant is Francis Gott. 2. The address of the applicant is Lillooet, B. C. 3. The name of the stream is an unnamed stream. The stream has its source about 150 yards North of the Northern boundary of P. R. No. 1758, flows in a Southerly direction, and sinks on P. R. 1758, near Western boundary of said pre-emption. 4. The water is to be diverted from the stream on the South side, about 150 yards from the Northern boundary of P. R. No. 1758. 5. The purpose for which the water will be used is irrigation. 6. The land on which the water is to be used is described as follows: Preemption No. 1758. 7. The quantity of water applied for is as follows: Thirty miners' inches. 8. This notice was posted on the ground on the 25th day of November, 1913. 9. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to the requirements of the "Water Act" will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Clinton. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. FRANCIS GOTT, d26 Applicant. WATER ACT. Notice of Filing of Petition for Approval of Undertaking. NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Sections 75, 89 ar.d 90 of the Water Act, that the Nairn Falls Power Company, Limited, has filed with the Comptroller of Water Rights petition for the approval of the Honorable the Minister of Lands, of the undertaking of the said Company for the utilization of water from Green River, Lillooet District, under Grant of Water Right for power purposes numbered 123. A copy of said petition and the plans and exhibits for the approval of the undertaking as required by Section 89, is on file in the office ot the Water Recorder at Vancouver, at New Westminster, and at Clinton. Dated at Vancouver, B.C., this 27th day of November, 1913. The Nairn Falls Power Co., Ltd. d5 A. McEvoy, Secretary. THE PROSPECTOR HOTEL VICTORIA. II II III! ■■!! ■ ■ I !■ !■ 11 MMmmmmmwmM.■——^1^———————^— 1^I Fifty-five well-furnished rooms. Hot and cold baths Excellent table. First class bar. Large sample room HEADQUARTERS FOR TOURISTS, MINERS and COMMERCIAL MEN Two autos on request from Lytton or Ashcroft Headquarters for Lytton-Lillooet stage line. Stage meets Seton Lake boat. Rigs furnished on demand. RATES: $1.50 per day and up. By month $35 and up. Meals, 21 for $9.00 Lillooet, B. C. EXCELSIOR HOTEL W. J. Abercrombie, Proprietor A First-Class Table. WINES, LIQUORS, AND THE BEST OF CIGARS STEAMER BRITANNIA R EGULAR Trips up Seton Lake every Day. Convenient for all passengers to Mission, Bridge River, Short Portage, Anderson Lake, McGillvray Creek and the Pemberton country Leaves, 8.00 a. m. Arrives at Mission, 10 a. m. Arrives Short Portage, 11 o'clock Returning Leaves Short Portage, 12 p. m. Leaves Mission 12:45 p. m. Arrives, 3:00 p. m. LEST YOU FORGET Lillooet to Lytton IN EASE AND COMFORT by AUTO STAGE. Experienced Driver. Reasonable Charges. Apply WALTER C. KEEBLE, ■ LYTTON, B. C. Water Notice For a Licence to Store or t*en Back Water. J.M. Mackinnon, BROKER, Vancouver, B.C Suite 5 Williams Bldg. 413 Granville St. Lillooet Ranches and Fruit Lands a Specialty. Correspondence Solicited. Timber Lands, Ranch Lands. Coast Lands and Real Estate. NOTICE is hereby given that Western Canadian Ranching Co., of Gang Ranch, will apply for a licence to store or pen back six hundred acre-feet of water from Gaspard Creek, a stream flowing in an Easterly direction and emptying into Fraser River. The water will be stored in a reservoir of 600 acre-feet capacity, to be built about 40 chains East of Lot 57, G. I, Lillooet District, on Little Gaspard Creek, and will be used for irrigation purposes as authorized by Water Record No. 147, on the land described as Sec. 123, East 1-2 4, East 1-2 9, 10, 11, 12, Southerly 363 acres of 13, Southerly 317 acres of 14, West 1-2 of 15, all in Township Ten (10) Lillooet District. This notice was posted on the ground on the 15th day of December, 1913. The application will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Clinton, B.C. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder, or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. Western Canadian Ranching Co. Applicant. By F. J. Fulton, Agent. d26 P. GARIGAN General Merchandise Miners' Supplies Etc., Etc., Etc. Pavilion, - B. C. Drainage, Dyking and Irrigation Act, 1913. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN accordance with Section 9 of the above- mentioned Act, that one month after date hereof a petition signed by a majority in value of the owners of the lands described therein will be presented to the Lieutenant-Governor in Council for the constitution of the said lands as a Dyking and Drainage District under the said Act, and for the appointment of Robert Kerr Houlgate, Joseph W. MacFarland and Stanley Burke, all of Vancouver, B. C, as Commissioners for the carrying out of the works mentioned in said Petition. Dated this 16th day of December, A. D. 1913. Bowser, Reid & Wallbridge, Solicitors for the said proposed Commissioners. Headquarters for Mining Men Free Bus Meets All Boats and Trains Commercial Hotel L. H. Clement, Prop Guest Comfort is My Motto Corner Hastings and Cambie Streets Vancouver, B. C. American and European Plan GRASSIE Pioneer Watchmaker and Jeweler 318 Cambie St. Vancouver, B.C. Orders by Mail Attended to. Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty Lillooet Auto Car Co. J. H. Kriege. C. B. Clear Expert Machinists and Fitters. Being equipped with all facilities for the prompt repair of automobiles, bicycles, etc., we are now in a position to execute the most intricate orders. No job too small or too large to receive our prompt attention. WO HING GENERAL MERCHANT • NEW STOCK OF FALL GOODS! FIRST-CLASS QUALITY. REASONABLE PRICES. Groceries, Hardware, Slothing, Footwear, Dry Goods, Camp Supplies, Fancy Goods, Notions. Lillooet, B. C. G. M. DOWNTON LILLOOET, B. C. B. C. Land Surveyor j Surveys handled in all parts of the J ,illooet Dis- }{] trict. Mineral Claim uj uj Surveying a specialty. Rj 0l5HH5H5E5ESH5H5H5H5HS5Sj!] Saddle Horses Pack Horses, Single and Double Rigs for Hire. LIGHT OR HEAVY FREIGHTING. James T. Farmer. CONTRACTOR & BUILDER LILLOOET, B. C. Hunting Parties Furnished. STEPHEN & J. RETASKET. FEED STABLE Horses and Rigs for Hire Light and Heavy Draying Express Delivery EMMET DARCV, Prop. Bus Meets all Regular Boats at Seaton Lake THE PROSPECTOR JOTTINGS AROUND CLINTON THE CLINTON BALL. From our Regular Correspondent. It has been more than once remarked that action of some sort will shortly have to be taken with the town's domestic water supply for the coming spring and summer. Clinton's supply of water for irrigation and domestic purposes is taken from two open creeks. At present these creeks contain perfectly pure water, there being nothing to poison them; but, when construction camps commence their operations in the spring, Clinton will be at their mercy as far as pure water is concerned. Besides the ordinary interference with the creeks as a result of the building of the line, who is to prevent them from being turned into more or less garbage dumps and public baths? It is most assuredly within the bounds of possibility that a certain amount of refuse from ai construction camp will find its j way into the creek; and it is also highly probable that some of the I men will find it a very convenient place to wash themselves in. This appears to be a matter that deserves the attention of citizens of this town. In fact, it is stated that one of the P.G.E. engineers, when in conversation over the right-of-way through Clinton, mentioned the fact that construction would not tend to freshen the drinking water; only, he put the matter slightly more pointedly. For the first time this winter the thermometer has touched the zero point, going a few points below last week. Up to now the weather has been extremely mild and altogether unlike the usual winters in this part of the province. Even the oldest of old- timers cannot recall its equal during the last fifty years. All hope of a cold snap had been practically given up; some even went so far as to remark that the earth had shifted on its axis, or that we were steadily approaching nearer the sun, and other equally remarkable explanations of the phenomenon. Nevertheless a cold snap of a kind is here, and a little more snow having fallen, the sleighing is good. School commenced on Monday, with Mr. C. Elliott in charge. Mr. Elliott, who was recently teaching at Port Essington, is an Ontario man of wide school experience; besides receiving knowledge from the teacher, some of the boys have received a few "gentle taps" as a reminder that Christmas merrymaking is over for the present and something more serious on foot. Miss Cole and Mr. F. Beecher were recent passengers for the coast. It is understood that Miss Cole and Mr. Beecher are shortly to be married, and, after a short trip to the Sound cities, will return to Chilcoten to take up their residence. Among the visitors in this week for the ball, are Miss "Tottie" and Jim Boyd from the 70-Mile House; Miss Pearl Whitley and Messrs. Ray Thompson, Phillip Brennan and R. Price from the North Bonaparte; Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Dougherty, C. Dougherty, and Mr. English, also from the Bonaparte, besides many others. All sorts and conditions of cookings have been going on in Clinton's cook-stoves for the past few days. Pies, cakes, sandwiches, etc., have been the order of the day. It takes a good deal to sustain the merry dancers at the annual ball for two days. James Stewart, of Chilcoten, has been a visitor in Clinton for the last few days. The Thirty-Seventh Annual Clinton Ball was rolled away for this year. This ball has always been the most popular event in Clinton's year, and it also deserves to be popular—this last one in particular. A great many preparations were made, fine suppers provided, and all that was possible for a success was done; the committee, which was 'a large one, worked hard and well. At 9 o'clock Thurseay night the ball commenced to roll in the shape of a "Grand March" —thirty-nine couples in dazzling array, all sorts and conditions of costumes. Then commenced the hard task of judging the best and prettiest amongst the ladies and the handsomest among the men, for they all appeared to be pretty and handsome. Mrs. LeBourdais judged the ladies and Jack Clea- ton the gentlemen. Both judges were commended for their decisions, which were certainly hard to arrive at. The lucky ones were as follows:—Ladies, 1st prize for best dressed lady, Miss "Tottie" Boyd, as "Fairy Queen." Second —Most original, Miss Daisy Bell as "Old Dutch Cleaner." Third —Best sustained character, Mrs. G. Haller, as "Squaw." In the gentlemen's contest Archie Mc- Dougall, as "Indian Chief," carried off the first prize. Cline Dexter, as "Mephistophoeles," took second, and Tom Patten took third for the most original char- ter-a "Boby." An order-in-council has just been passed amending the regulations governing the granting of licences and permits to cut timber on Dominion lands in certain parts of this province. The amendment provides for the withdrawals from timber berths held under the licences of land required for waterpowerpurposes. The condition of such withdrawal is that the lease of the waterpower will pay the licences of the berth the value of all timber of ten inches and over in diameter at the stump. The Minister of the Interior will fix the value of the timber in case of dispute. The new regulation is said to be in accordance with the government's new waterpower policy. Agents wanted to sell fruit, shade and ornamental trees and small fruit plants. Apply Royal Nurseries Ltd., 710 Dominion Bldg., Vancouver, British Columbia. SCHOOL MEETING. A public meeting was held at the 21-Mile House, Pavilion, on 9th inst., for the purpose of starting a public school in that vicinity. Mr. C. A. Shaw was appointed temporary secretary to take the minutes of the meeting, and Mr. McAlpine occupied the chair. It being made clear that there is more than a sufficient number of children near Pavilion to justify the establishment of a district school, it was decided to apply to the educational department for the necessary school articles. Mr. J. B. Tiffin received a vote of thanks for his generous offer of a plot of ground for the above purpose. There died at Chilliwack, last week, the first white woman on the Douglas-Lillooet trail—Mrs. Jane Macdonald, aged 80 years. She was the wife of the late W. R. Macdonald, and with him kept a road-house a short distance out of Fort Douglas in 1860. The couple came to British Columbia in 1859. Two sons and two daughters survive. These are Boswell, of the Canadian Customs department, Chicago; Alfred, of Chilliwack, and Mrs. Footer, of Strathcona. North of Newport 15 miles of steel have been laid, and a great deal of grading is finished between that port and Lillooet. On the 170 miles now under contract 5000 men are engaged, and it is said by those who are in a position to know that trains will be operated between Vancouver and this town in less than six months from this date. OF CANADA Bank by Mail and Save Long Drives Mail us the cheques or cash you receive, with your Pass-book, which we will return with the Deposit credited. Then you can pay your bills by cheques, which we will honor, or if you want the cash yourself, send us a cheque in your own favor and we will forward the money by return mail. Drop in and talk to the Manager about it. LILLOOET BRANCH. A. P. HUGHES, - MANAGER. DR. KILBURGER, Eyesight SPECIALIST, REPRESENTING- TheToricOpticalCo. Eye Examiners and Makers of Quality Glasses, 131 Hastings Street, West, Vancouver, B. C, will be in Lillooet MONDAY and TUESDAY, January 19th and 20th, and will be pleased to have persons with defective eyesight call and consult him. Eyeglasses, Spectacles and Artificial Eyes fitted at a reasonable charge. Satisfaction guaranteed absolutely on all work done. AT THE EXCELSIOR HOTEL. HOURS-9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Water Notice. , Application for a Licence to take and* use Water will be made under the "Water Act" of British Columbia, as follows: 1. The name of the applicant is j Western Canadian Ranching Company. 2. The address of the applicant is Gang Ranch, B. C. 3. The stream is unnamed, has its source in the hills, and flows in a southerly direction, and empties into Kelly Lake. The water is to be diverted from the stream on the N. E. side of Lot 9, G. I, Lillooet. 5. The purpose for which the water will be used is irrigation. 6. The land on which the water is to be used is described as follows: Lot 9, Group One, Lillooet District. 7. The quantity of water applied for is as follows: One hundred miners' inches. 8. This notice was posted on the ground on the 24th day of December, 1913. 9. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to the requirements of the "Water Act" will be tiled in ihe office of the Water Recorder at Clinton. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder, or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. Western Canadian Ranching Co., Applicant. j9 By F. J. Fulton, Agent. WATER ACT. Notice of Application for the Approval of Works. TAKE NOTICE that the Shuswap I & Lillooet Fruitlands, Limited, will J apply to the Comptroller of Water | Rights for the approval of the plans of the works to be constructed for the I utilization of the water from Fourteen I Mile Creek, which the applicant is by I Water Right No. 533 authorized to take, j store, and use for irrigation purposes. The plans and particulars required by subsection (1) of section 70 of the "Water Act" as amended have been filed with the Comptroller of Water Rights at Victoria and with the Water Recorder at Clinton, B. . Objections to the application may be filed with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria. Dated at Notch Hill this both day of December, 1913. The Shuswap & Lillooet Fruitlands, Limited. Walter S. Mitchell, Managing Director, j9 Agent for the Applicant. LOST. ABOUT SEPTEMBER FIFTEENTH from the 132-Mile House, Cariboo read, two bay geldings and one sorrel gelding branded E on left shoulder. Thirty dollars will be paid to the person deliv- ing these horses at any of tha company's stations on the road, . IMPERIAL EXPRESS CO., j9 Ashcroft B. C. SAMUEL GIBBS NOTARY public Lands, Mines, Insurance and Collections Mining business in all branches a specialty. Farms for sale or lease. Lillooet, - British Columbia NOTICE. The Anderson Lake Miming and Milling Company, Ltd., Head Office. Lillooet, B. C. THE ANNUAL General Meeting of the shareholders of the Anderson Lake Mining & Milling Co., Limited, will be held in the head office of the Company at Lillooet, B. C, on Monday evening, the 26th day of January, 1914, at the hour of 8 o'clock. Dated January 5, 1914. SAMUEL GIBBS, See. in (< ACKERS & SHERWOOD, LILLOOET, B. C. BLACKSMITHS HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY. 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