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L. McLeod Gould Public Stenographer Copying, Mailing, Editing, Expert Journalistic Work and Adv't Writing Accuracy, Despatch, Privacy 1208 Government Street Phone 1283 The Week A British eolnmbia Newspaper and Review* Fabllshtd at Victoria, B. C. HALL & WALKER Agents Wellington Colliery Company's Coal 1232 Gov't St. Telephone 83 IVol. 10. No a Tenth Year THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 Tenth Year One Dollar Per Annum ANAMA CANAL—The expected has happened and the uncouth jelly fish which an unkind fate has placed in Presidential chair of a sister Republic flopped, as most people thought he uld with a Presidential election so near hand. A much abler man than Taft r was, Cleveland, tried to raise a little des over the Venezuelan affair many rs ago; although the incident is buried in limbo of things that matter not, it has not n forgotten and the feeble imitation of a on the part of Taft recalls the whole dent. The sole effect of Cleveland's k was to disgust all reasonable men, ther British or American, and incident- to low him so much in the public esti- ion that he never afterwards figured at The effect of Taft's dishonesty has even more prominent, for today he [els discredited in the eyes of the civilised d and condemned by the Press of his country, as well as of England. As the s-Advertiser very incisively put it, his ise only makes matters worse. In seek- for some possible plea of justification t remarked that as the Canal had been |structed by the United States on its own itory, at its own cost, it would be absurd the nation would not control the tolls give itself any advantage that might lesired, yet when Taft said this he knew . the territory did not belong to the ted States at the time the agreement was le. It was secured afterwards by an which some of Mr. Taft's own country- |i declared to be an Act of public robbery. re is no room for argument with re- t to the principle involved, it was a •pie matter of fact, that the United States ernment secured the abrogation of the wer-Clayton by consenting to the Hay-. mceforte Treaty. The former would e rendered it impossible for the United .tes to have constructed the Panama ial, the latter removed tlie embargo and Ide it possible, the consideration to the ole world being equality of treatment as tolls ancl no special favours. The legis- on now signed by Taft is a direct ancl iberate breach of that treaty which is ight to be justified by the most sophistical ument. The only crumb of comfort in nection with a disgraceful episode is that the Presidential election will soon be er, the people of the United States may urn him for their own credit to clean Dm their national escutcheon the bar Ilister with which Taft has besmirched n and as it will be a year ancl a half here the imposition of tolls will take effect English people can well afford to wait ithe full assurance that nations no more n individuals can afford to tamper with ir personal honour. STRIKING SIMILARITY—In its issue of August 24th The Week- printed a letter from a corres- |ndent over the signature "Property vner." Two replies to this letter appear (the correspondence of the current issue, l August 27th Sir Wilfrid Laurier at- lded a luncheon at the Chateau Laurier Ottawa ancl made his first utterance on question of Naval Defence since the _ of the last session of the House. Dis- mting the fact that Sir Wilfrid Laurier s speaking on naval matters, whereas our .respondent was writing of matters mili- •y, there is a striking similarity to be ob- •ved in the attitude assumed by both of _m. After two telling speeches delivered Sir Arthur Lawley, ex-Lieutenant- livernor of Madras, ancl Mr. Arthur Gren- II, Chairman of the Canadian Agency, Id admittedly a brilliant member of the nking workl, Sir Wilfrid rose to pooh- oh the idea of there being a German peril, j laid the blame for its existence on Brit- Ii sentiment, stating that "in Great Britain _y were always thinking of war" and con- uled his speech with the following words: f that is all (the fact that Germany was seeking a place under the sun) there is nothing to fear. There is place enough in the sun for all. The German peril does not exist." These are significant words ancl coining from the lips of a man in Sir Wilfrid's position are vested with that influence which always accrues to the utterances of a public man. When we compare them with the words used by our correspondent last week, who wrote, "No one will ever attack us in B. C. We don't quarrel with anyone and if you don't quarrel, how can you be attacked? * * * The Motherland can look after herself. She don't bother any about us ancl why should we bother about her"; we have no difficulty in seeing whence Property Owner derives his Little Englander ideas. Terrible as war is under modern conditions and much as the civilized world would deprecate its outbreak between two such Powers as England ancl Germany, the fact remains that war is still the final arbitrament, ancl that it is the ultimate goal toward which the two nations are driving. When the die is cast ancl the clogs of war are loosed the world will stand aghast at the catastrophe ancl future generations will ask weakness and profit thereby; to correct breeders of stock if, mayhap, they are on the wrong track, having, perhaps, set up faulty standards; to bring the manufacturers and merchants in closer touch through friendly competition, ancl, above all, to give the general public an insight into the possibilities of the land in which they live. To inspire the children with enthusiasm ancl, also, to give them a pleasant outing, the Exhibition Directors have decided that they shall be admitted free of charge on Friday, the 27th of the month. We desire to congratulate them on this far- sighted move. We wish, also, to draw attention to the fact that the work of paving and double-track the lower part of Cadboro Bay Road has been pushed ahead so rapidly that the Association has been assured that the tramway service to the fair grounds, while the show is in progress, will be the best that has ever been given. Victorians, therefore, will have no excuse to stay away. Those who have given as a reason for their lukewarm support in the past—the inconvenience of reaching the scene—are to be robbed of this always very shaky reed. Australia's Daily Message Australia's share in defence of thc Empire for 1012-13 amounts to about £5,500,000. This will make a total of about £13,000,000 expended in defence in three years by King George's four and a half million subjects iri'Australia, themselves why peaceful methods could not prevail. The fact remains, however, that the only means by which war can be averted is by increased vigilance in the times of peace, ancl the Little England policy outlined by Property Owner and the late Premier will prove the surest road to that international disaster whicii they so strongly deprecate. The ostrich of the desert is not more blind than are these "peace at any price" advocates. Like the false prophets of old they pay no heed to the signs of the times. To them the almost daily paragraphs whicii appear in European papers detailing the arrest of spies, real or fancied, convey no warning. Of such it was that the fiery prophet, Ezekiel, wrote: "They have seduced my people, saying, "Peace, ancl there was no peace." This class is reminded of the spirit recently displayed at Vancouver. There the exhibition had the misfortune to be marked by several days of rain and yet Vancouverites turned out "en masse." Fifteen thousand attended on one day, and it was not one of those bright Autumn days so common in this city. ' The making or the marring of their Exhibition lies with the people. PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION—Once more active preparations are under way for Victoria's annual Exhibition, the five clays selected being September 24th to 28th inclusive. This is a little later than last year's show wdiich is an advantage in all respects save one. It means that the agricultural ancl horticultural departments will afford more complete illustrations of the incomparable resources of British Columbia, ancl more particularly Vancouver Island. We are assured by Dr. Tolmie, the president, ancl Mr. George Sangster, the secretary, of the B. C. Agricultural Association, that it is to be a real old-time Exhibition, the produce of the farm and the blue-blooded product of the stock ranches predominating. With a splendid variety of entertainment, not the least important of which are the horse races and the horse show, The Week feels safe in predicting success. The one disadvantage is the increased risk of inclement weather. If J. Pluvius happens to be in a cheery frame of mind, and the public accords its patronage generously, the Association will come out with colours flying. More than ever before the management is determined to emphasize the educational aspect of the show. It is the desire to make abundantly clear that the Exhibition, while largely an entertainment, is not purely a circus. The object is to bring the agriculturists together in competition that they may learn their strength ancl SUFFRAGITIS — The militant Suffragettes of Great Britain continue their aggressive campaign. Not content with attempted arson ancl malicious personal injury, they have lately resorted to intimidation, lt is satisfactory to note, however, that in Air. Borden they have met their Waterloo. With an audacity worthy of a better cause they approached the Canadian Premier for the purpose of ascertaining his views at first hand. In this interview they displayed an abysmal ignorance of the first principles of constitutional government as obtaining in the Dominion. Chagrined by Mr. Borden's intimation that he had no power to introduce a general measure of suffrage for women in the Dominion of Canada, their spokeswoman, .Miss Barrett, descended into the arena of threats and intimidation. She made no bones about the policy of the Women's Social and Political Union. She wanted a "quid pro quo." In return for the services of the Union in promoting emigration from England to Canada she wanted the Premier's pledge that he would introduce a Women's Suffrage Measure. "Otherwise," she said, "we shall consider a campaign to advise intending emigrants to go to Australia and New Zealand rather than to Canada." The Week, in company with every other paper printed in the Dominion whicii has the best interests of the country at heart, is naturally loath to see goocl emigration going astray, but the question arises whether, after all, the class of emigrant, who would be influenced by the Women's Social ancl Political Union, would not confer a benefit on the Dominion by choosing Australasia as its habitat. It might be a kindness to point out to the militant Suffragette that she had better consider well before opening a campaign in Canada; it is just possible that the Attor neys-General of the Dominion may not possess hearts as soft as .those which have been beating in the breasts of English Home Secretaries of late, and "hunger strikes" might not produce the result desired by their fair devotees. A PACIFIC HENLEY—In an illuminating address delivered in the Empress Hotel on the occasion of the farewell smoker given in honour of the members of the "Flying Legion," Mr. W. L. Hathaway, the manager of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company, made a suggestion well worthy of consideration by all who are interested in the future prosperity of Victoria. In a graceful speech expressing the thanks of the visitors Mr. Hathaway said: "Organize at once a movement for "some unique annual event of one week "during the summer months—something of "a water nature. Call it, for instance, the "Victoria Regatta, build boathouses, or turn "your old sealing fleet into such, line the "banks of this four miles of beautiful "waters forming the upper part of Vic- "toria harbour with a floating city; make "it a second Henley week." This is a most valuable suggestion ancl Victorians are under an obligation to the courteous gentleman who made it. Everyone who has a drop of British blood running through his veins realizes what Henley is to the Old Countryman. Victoria is even more happily situate for an annual event of this nature than is Henley itself. Here on the Pacific Slope we are blessed with an almost unbroken summer of fine weather; to use a colloquialism, we can "bank on" fine weather with a greater degree of certainty than can the Old Country. Wc have the climate; we have the water; wc have the scenery, ancl we have the men. The Week has every pleasure in endorsing this suggestion of Mr. Hathaway's and trusts that the various athletic associations of the city will take it up in all seriousness. Victoria has already an enviable title as an athletic centre; the addition of an annual "Henley" to its charms would prove an advertising medium of no mean value and greatly enhance the popularity which the Capital already enjoys. PRISON FARM—Much water has flown under the bridges since Charles Reade wrote his famous novel "Never too Late to Mend," and in no direction iina civilization been better justified of its being than in thc improvements which havi* been effected throughout the length and breadth of the dominions -ontrolled by the English speaking race in the matter of prison reform. Thc modern tendency is to look upon the criminal more as the victim of ai unkind fate and of temperamental disabilities than as a wild beast to be tamed. Juvenile courts have sprung up in every populated centre. The name of Ben Lindsay will go down to posterity as the name of one who has done much lo elevate the ideals of the abused "street Arab," and here in British Columbia we see thc benign workings of the same spirit of mercy and common-sense. On Monday next the prison farm at Burnaby will be put into commission and twenty-five short-term prisoners from Kamloops will be sent there to complete their sentences. Under the war- denship of Mr. William G. McMynn, late Government agent at Golden, the Burnaby prison farm will commence its work of weaning prisoners from the paths of vice and, by granting them the privilege of open- air work, will give them the opportunity of gaining the physical ancl moral benefits which a close contact with Nature is bound to afford. To the Hon. W. J. Bowser is due the credit for the establishment of this farm. For long it has been his desire to give the weak-minded offenders of the community a chance to redeem themselves, and thc prison farm at Burnaby is the outcome of his cogitations. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 There is a story, I believe, not unconnected with the discoverer of this glorious continent, whicii deals with the ease with which an egg may be made to stand securely on its own foundation. Another tale, which I have remembered from the clays of my youth, shows how even so brilliant a scientist as Sir Isaac Newton thought that it was necessary to make two holes in thc wall of his study, one for t'he cat and the other for the kitten. I make mention of these two hackneyed yarns to remind my readers* how easy it is for even the greatest men to overlook the simplest solution to a difficulty. Even I, who would fain pose as the fore-runner of the Utopian age and therefore earn my daily bread and butter' by exposing abuses, have for long been nonplussed by one of these same little difficulties, and it was not till last Sunday that the solution was suggested to me by a friend*. My readers must often have noticed that the edge of the Empress Hotel lawn, where it borders on t'he Causeway, is ragged in the extreme. This fact has often hurt my sensitive spirit, but as I fully realized the difficulty of cutting it, owing to the proximity of the wooden border, I refrained from criticism. To find fault without making at the same time a suggestion for.improvement is a poor policy. Now, however, I invite the courteous manager to consider the advisability of planting dwarf ivy all round the borders, as has been done with such success in the grounds of the Provincial Buildings. This would give a finished effect and greatly enhance the beauty of the grounds. * * * During the past few months a building containing suites of comfortable flats has been erected at the corner of Niagara and Menzies Streets. This is as it should be, for it will be a long time before Victoria will have a superfluity of such convenient dwelling- places. It has not, however, yet occurred to the motorneers of the B. C. E. R. that this building now obstructs the view of anyone driving round the corner, and that therefore it is incumbent on them to ring their bell loudly when approaching it. This is a particularly dangerous corner at the best of times; the space between the car-line and the north-east corner is narrow in the extreme and some day there will probably be a bad accident. The arrival of this day will be considerably hastened if motorneers persist in coming down Niagara Street and rounding t'he corner on their journey into town without giving due warning of their approach. Last Friday night 1 was the guest of one of my millionaire friends in his recently purchased automobile, and he was making the turn from Menzies into Niagara. He "tooted" his horn with all due care, and he was driving well within the speed limit. Even at that, however, we had a narrow escape from running into t'he town- ward-bound car, which failed to sound its bell. On Tuesday an acquaintance stopped me on Government Street with a tale similar in every detail. I would respectfully call the attention of the management of the Company to this point, which has only become an issue of importance since the completion of the flats referred to above. * * * I have just been enjoying a conversation with thc Optimist. The Optimist is a person whose horizon is bounded by clear skies and who never sees a cloud. His name, by the way, is Johnston, and he is a member of the real estate firm of Moore & Johnston, Yates Street. I always like a chat with Mr. Johnston just because of this optimistic trait of his Today he was laughing to scorn the idea that people in Victoria were slow. "Slow," he said; "not a bit of it. See how they snapped up those lots of ours at Stamford Park! All Victoria money, too, almost all of it, at any rate." lt really is rather wonderful, the way in which these same Victorians are content to be called "slow" while all the time they are on Lhe "qui vive"' for every opportunity that comes along. Mr. Johnston told mc that he still had a few lots left, but that the big majority had been taken up by well to do residents of the city. * * * 1 would like to call the attention of the proper officials to the embryonic state of some of the boulevards which at present desecrate our city, and I cannot find a better example of what I mean than the Dallas Road, as it appears to the casual observer. After many months of weary waiting the Dallas Road was paved and presents an unrivalled appearance from the Dallas Hotel to Beacon Hill. I am not prepared to discuss the roadway beyond the Hill, as it is a long time since I have been out as far. On each side of the roadway, however, where the boulevards should be, are unsightly mounds of earth overgrown with noxious weeds and marring the beauty of the scene. An unprejudiced person may be pardoned for expressing the opinion that when this earth was originally piled up at the sides, it would have cost but a little more labour to level it and to cart away what was superfluous. There are other streets to which the same criticism apples, but the Dallas Road is the most conspicuous. * * * In a recent interview granted to a representative of the Colonist Mr. E. J. Chamberlin, President of the G. T. P., poured forth a lament with respect to the lack of labour available for the construction work on the line of his railway, ft would appear from a recent exchange that Prince Rupert itself, the city which owes its birth to the same corporation, is suffering from a dearth of a certain class of labour. "Thc Weekly Empire" of August 21st published the woes of the local branch of the Daughters of the Empire. These patriotic ladies, who in every section of the Dominion arc foremost in undertaking public duties and have gained for themselves an enviable reputation for public spirit, were desirous of giving a luncheon in thc honour of the Royal party when the Governor-General and his family reach Prince Rupert. They complain, however, that they are foiled in their laudable endeavour owing to the fact that they are unable to secure a suitable place in which to give the banquet, or waiters to serve it. Is it possible that the clan of waiters, whose name used to be Legion, is really disappearing from off thc face of thc earth, or is it that Prince Rupert has been put under a ban by the Knights of the Napkin? Prince Rupert has been advertised North, South, East and West as the coming metropolis of Northern British Columbia, but it will have to look- to its laurels if "a difficulty in providing competent waiters" is to be encountered. Such slaves are we to our appetites. * * * Two happenings of recent date fill my heart with joy. First of all it was thc utterance of Alderman Beard to the effect that before we spent money, of which I understand the City is somewhat short, on decorating the sea-wall at Ross Bay, wf should see to it that thc sewers wcre in working order. Ornamental parapets will not keep away typhoid fever and more people are likely to die of that complaint than are likely to fall olf the sea-wall. Of two evils it is better to choose the lesser, according to the best authorities. Secondly, I rejoiced to sec that the clock, of which I wrote some little time ago, is in active process of being erected outside the store of Mr. W. H. Wilkerson on Government Street. By the time that these lines appear, it is probable that my readers will be setting their watches by the new time-piece and calling down the blessings of Heaven on Mr. Wilkerson, in thus fulfilling the pious hopes of the qCi O^H-tst*. IX. B.—For the benefit of those readers of The Week who lack the saving sense of humour. the "Lounger" wishes us to point out that the words "Even I" in the 17th line of the first paragraph of his article are meant to be a joke. He says that they are a "humorous egotism," whatever that may mean. Ed. Week.] G.K. McLEAN, CE. Landscape Architect & Engineer Phone 5931 Fairfield Building Vancouver, B. C. May 4 S Aug. 4 Roy'i Art Glial Work* and Store 9IS Pandora St., Victoria, B. C. Albert F. Roy fiver thirty yeari' experience in Art Glass LEADED LIGHTS Sole manufacturer of Steel-Cored Lead lor Churches, Schoola, Pul-lic Building! and private Dwellings. Plain and Kane; Glass Sold. Sashes Glared >« Contract. Estimates free. 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Don't be satisfied until you've seen our goods. 739 Yates St. Phone 1391 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 The Allen Players is week at the Victoria Theatre certainly been Mrs. P. R. Allen's, acter acting has always been a g point with Mrs. Allen and this as "Abigail" in "Whose Baby you?" she ha.; eclipsed all her ous performances. It is not too to say that she is the life and of the play and her acting is so ctly natural that it is an effort al'ize that she is really on the A farce comedy of the nature |s week's offering does not af- luch opportunity for individual to attract special attention, Jr. Zucco as a "congenial" idiot liost convincing. For the most fowever, the character he played \o small for a man of his parts, ^mes Mitchell, who has joined ]>mpany quite recently had a Better chance to show his capa- Ihan last week and "made good" father exacting role, but it is liblc to judge of his powers |iis representation of that ludi- unfortunate person, Walter In, Jr., ancl 1 prefer to see him nther play before venturing an In on them. Both Mr. Arthur |h and Miss Constance Bromley jood portrayals of the excitable and are to be complimented leir broken English. To Miss Is Hudars fell thc important role Idys Penfold, the model, and she lted herself most creditably. IVerna Felton appeared as the |al baby, and a most fascinating it that. Other babies were by local talent, much to the fment of the audience. "Whose 'are You?" is one of the most lng comedies on the stage today Is production this week has beeu [qualified success. The Princess Theatre | has always been a matter of _>n as to whether "Charley's or "The Private Secretary" is lunnier. The average theatre- is inclined to believe that noth- fcan be more amusing than thc Iwhicli he happens to hc seeing |e time, and it is a fact that pa- of the Princess Theatre thought | "Charley's Aunt" was the last in comedy. But then they had Iseen the Williams Stock Com- 1 in "The Private Secretary." The (iction of this play has been a success this week ancl Mr. hrcl Foster as "Rev. Robert pding" with his "goloshes" ancl "goods and chattels," evoked of laughter and did well in a difficult part. Mr. Richard lilalc makes an excellent "Doug- attermole" and plays the pseudo In to perfection, while Mr. lir Belasco as the former's uncle ■s to the life the irascible Indian who hates the idea of Jictimonious prig in the family. re comedy is rampant this par- Ir genius of Mr. Dave Williams jlmost— hut not quite — over- liwed, and, as the dunning tailor lluccd into high life, he is most jncing. Of the ladies Miss Ade- jRundell stand out pre-eminently Iveek, and as the confiding land- land the old maid with spiritual- 1 leanings has acted splendidly. J Page and Miss Mitchell in the |er parts of the private sccre- pttpils did their work well. If are any seats left vacant to- at the Princess Theatre it will ■pity. Ixt week thc same company will lnt the comedy drama entitled Young Wife." This should a good vehicle for the versatile Its of the Williams Players and will doubtless add fresh laurels to those they have already won. The Empress Theatre The best offering in this week's bill of fare at the Empress is the Shakespearean travesty, "Kid Hamlet," presented by J. Albert Hall & Company There is something humorous in the introduction of modern American slang into Shakespearean drama, and the pathetic attempts of Hamlet to get his soliloquy "off his chest" are most amusing. Bud & Nellie Heim are not strangers to Victoria vaudeville patrons and they are just as comic a couple now as when they last visited the Capital. James Reynolds is a monologuist, but he can hardly be described "A Jovial Humourist"; ■he is just sufficiently funny. The musical contribution by "Kretore" is good. The Crystal Theatre The management of the Crystal Theatre are to be congratulated on having secured such excellent vaudeville as the two turns which appeared on their stage during the first three days of the current week. Harry Ding, the Chinese basso, met with a great success here and he well deserved it. Holland & Holland, in a comedy sketch entitled "Twixt Matinee and Night," also scored heavily. These two acts were probably the best that have appeared in the Crystal since the introduction of vaudeville was undertaken, and being accompanied by excellent pictures fully bore out the claim that at the Broad Street house you get many times your money's worth. The Majestic Theatre "Conscience, or The Chamber of Horrors," as a title, has rather a sinister ring about it, and the drama unfolded at the Majestic Theatre this week fully bore out the suggestion it conveys. There was a subtle artistry in bringing about a meeting between the deserted wife and her husband in the vaults of a waxwork show, and the workings of a guilty conscience on a villain were finely portrayed, Romano's Theatre "A fine line of pictures and a jolly comfortable place to see them in" was a remark overhead this week by the writer as hc emerged from Romano's on Government Street. And really the sentiments expressed by the tourist, for such he appeared to be, so exactly fitted in with the eavesdropper's opinion that they may be quoted in place of a discussion on the merits of any special film. The Victoria Theatre The Allen Players are bringing their summer stock season to an end, next week being the last of their season. The company wil! appear for seven more nights including tonight and two matinees, one today and one the following Saturday. The final production the players will appear for seven more nights including tonight and two matinees, one today and one the following Saturday. The final production the players will offer at the Victoria Theatre is the well known American drama, entitled "The Girl from Texas." Tllis play has been a great success, it being a strong virile drama with a captivating theme. Miss Verna Felton, whose popu larity in Victoria has increased great ly this summer, will play the lead next week, in which she has appeared with great success elsewhere. After finishing their season here the Allen Players will leave for a short season at Prince Rupert. TINNER SALMON At the river o; Frf.ser, a long way away, sir, They catch tons of salmon, you'll grant; They've an excellent plan—they eat all they can, And afterwards can all they can't. But you'll get in a mix and a horrible fix If you try to explain to your aunt That though they can't eat all the salmon they can, They can eat the salmon they can't. "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the Matter of an Application for a fresh Certificate of Title to Lot 5, Block R. Work Estate, Victoria City. NOTICE is hereby given of my intention, at the expiration of one calendar month from the first publication hereof, to issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to Thomas Whiting Pierre on the 13th day of March, 1884, and numbered 5438 A, which has been lost. Dated at Land Registry Office, Victoria, British Columbia, this 28th day of August, S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar-General of Titles, aug. 30 sept. 28 Princess Theatre Formerly A.O.U.W. H.ll Cor. Yates & Blanchard Sts. WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND The Williams Stock Co. Will Present The Comedy Drama "The Young Wife" Prices ioc, 20c and 30c Matinees Wednesday and Saturday ioc and 20c Curtain, 8.30 p.m. Matinees, 2.45 Reserved Seats on sale at Dean & Hiscock's, cor. Broad and Yates Sts. fmaress WEEK COMMENCING SEPT. 2 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Direct from Europe 4— LA DELIA COMIQUES—4 Acrobatic Comedians Australia's Brilliant Emotional Player DENA COOPER and Company in "The Confession" The Mark Twain of Minstrelsy "SMILING JOE" McGEE (Al. G. Fields' Star for Years) Patter, Dances and Songs Top-Notch Vocalists THE ARION MALE QUARTETTE WALLACE'S EDUCATED COCKATOOS Featuring "White Eagle," the Bird Mathematician Frank-BERRY & BERRY-Pauline In Their Musical Melange "Do You Like Music" TWILIGHT MOTION PICTURES Victoria Theatre WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND The Allen Players Will Present "The Girl from Texas" We Offer A first class stock of Apples, Pears, Cherries, Prunes, Plums, Peaches, Apricots and Small Fruits. Also Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, decidious and evergreen, Roses, etc. The very finest quality and best assortment grown in B. C. Catalogue free. Personal inspection invited. Now is the time to order. Layritz Nurseries Carey Road, Victoria Branch at Kelowna, B. C. Phone M 1054 The Crystal Theatre Broad Street The Largest, Best Furnished and Most Comfortable Vaudeville and Picture Theatre in the City. Two Acts of Vaudeville, changing Mondays and Thursdays. Four Reels of First Run Pictures, changing Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Best Music—three-piece Orchestra—in the City. The biggest Fan on the Coast, removing 37,000 cubic feet of air every five minutes, insuring you fresh and cool air. Hours: Pictures from 1.30 to 5.30 and 6.30 to 11.00. Vaudeville, 3.00 to 4.00 and 7.00 to 11.00. Farmers'Ex- change, Ltd. 618 Johnson Street Phone 3318 Our Special Saturday Prices New Laid Eggs 50c Fresh Dairy Butter, per lb 40c Special Creamery Butter, per lb 40c Spring Chickens, per lb 40c Extra Fine Peaches, per crate $1.10 Italian Prunes, per crate $1,25 Fancy "Duchess" Apples, per box $1.75 Also all seasonable vegetables fresh from the White Man's garden. Our Spring Milk-fed Chickens are becoming well known as the best in the market. april 20 S oct 26 WOMEN'S BOOTS for FALL Mail Orders Promptly Filled Women's Tan Blucher Cut High Top Lace Boot with Cuban heel and medium short vamp. This boot is made with heavy sole and guaranteed waterproof. Women's Tan Button Boot with high top, heavy sole and medium low heel. Women's Gun Metal Calf Button Boot with full lound toe and low heels. Women's Gun Metal Button Boot with high top and medium height heel. Women's Patent Colt Boots with plain toes or tip, short vamp or long pointed toes and low or high heels. H. B. Hammond Shoe Co. Hinan & Son, N. Y. Sole Agentl Broadwallc Staffer! for Children Wichert & Gardiner, N. Y. PEMBERTON BUILDING, tn FORT STREET Chaa. Hayward President Reginald Hayward Scc'y-Treas. P. Caielton Manager The B. C. Funeral Co. (Successors to Charles Hayward) Late of 1016 Government Street, have removed to their new building, 734 Broughton Street, above Douglas. Phones 3235, 3-136, 3337, "3S, Established 1867 Scholars to the Public School and High School: Remember we have the books for School Opening Splendid Stock of School Bags Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd, 1004 Government Street Telephone 63 What you want, the way you want it Afternoon Tea, Dainty Luncheons, Special Teas for parties by arrangement. Do not forget—We always keep on hand guaranteed New Laid Eggs. The TEA KETTLE n» douglas st. MISS M. WOOLDRIDGE, Proprietress Opposite the Victoria Theatre THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 The Week A Provincial Newspaper and Review published every Saturday by "The Week" Publishing Company, Limited Published at 1208 Government St., Victoria, B.C., Canada WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, Editor Black Monday By Bohemian "•Black Monday," black as its school-room ink, With its dismal boys, that snivel and tliink, With ils nauseous messes to cat and drink And its frozen tanks to wash in. —Hab Ballads. There is a legend in the annals of the British race, and for all I know, in the annals of every race which has been in existence from the time that the first child went to school, that there are three Mondays in the year which are distinguished by the funereal cognomen of "Black." The tradition is kept up at the present day religiously by parents and members of thc Fourth Estate who feel in duty bound to refer to the day on which school re-opens, as though the portals of each and every institution for the instruction of the young, were in very truth the gates of hell emblazoned above with the awe-inspiring legend, "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here." I find it hard to see why the custom of regarding school as the place of torment for children should be so rigidly maintained, and yet the seeker after truth must admit that "grownups," the men and women whom Kenneth Graham styles "The Olympians," persist in referring to it in the hearing of their sons and daughters as though it were at best a place for purgatorial penance. Consider the facetious reporter. With the close of the summer vacation and the general dearth of news prevalent at that time, he allows his memory to run riot through the un- happiest hours of his own school career, and with the recollection of sundry floggings, impositions and similar trials, blithely writes of "Black" Monday and discourses at length on the sombre faces and unhappy thoughts of the children in his community. Notice the attitude of the average parent at the same season of the year. As the holidays draw nearer to a close, special favours are showered on the children and, like missionaries undergoing the fattening process before the tribal banquet, they are indulged and petted in view of the "lean days" that are so soon to be theirs. Listen to the conversation of the said "Olympians" when their offspring arc in the room, and you will hear sundry references to the unfortunate lot of poor Tommy, Dicky, or Marry. "Poor boy," they say, "this is the last day of 'his holidays, and next term he has got to work so hard— haven't you, dear?" Whereupon the youthful victim, struggling not to laugh, remembers the best traditions of his clan, whicii involve the successful exploitation of his elders, and, with a quivering lip, tries to look as though manliness alone restrained his tears, albeit inwardly wondering whether his acting will produce a "quarter." Whatever conditions may have lieen in the dim and distant past, I refuse to believe that the normal child dislikes the re-opening of school. The unhappy urchin at "Dotheboys Hall" and similar establishments may have had good reason to dread "Black" Monday, but in these enlightened days the colour of the day has surely changed. It is probably true that boys and girls will never realize that school-time is play-time and that their happiest hours are spent during their school period; it is certainly true that no boy, at any rate, would ever so far fall short of the unwritten law which has held good ever since Cain and Abel first underwent parental discipline, as to admit it. It is t'he immutable law of custom, which, like the laws of the Medes and Persians, may not be broken, that fixes the colour of the three Mondays, and each succeeding generation, as it emerges from the bonds of school discipline, tends to dye the colour faster. The insufferable conceits, as they appear to the younger members of a family, and the little airs of superiority assumed by those who have finished their course, fill the school-boy and the school-girl with a sense of their degradation and promote the forced feeling that they are indeed the victims of a monstrous conspiracy. It is not always easy for them to remember the correct pose, and on occasion and in unguarded moments a spirit of enthusiasm for school life will sometimes be evident. But for the most part they guard well the citadel of their thoughts and carry on the sacred traditions so aptly phrased in the verse of the late Sir W. S. Gilbert quoted at the head of this article. The Cricket Tournament (Post-scriptum) When I wrote last week on Cricket matters I laboured under the disadvantage of writing while the Tournament was still in progress. It is rarely safe to do this and the sequel shows that I was unwise in two important particulars at least. On Thursday, while my notes were being penned, A. T. R. Martin had not made his magnificent 143 against the Burrards and so placed his team in the final. Neither had Capt. Lou York, despite his badly maimed hand, taken 6 good wickets in the same match and scored 46. It is not too much to say that well as many of their team-mates did these two men carried Victoria into the final. A pluckier display than that of Lou York's has never been seen on a cricket ground and only those who know how badly he was injured can appreciate the effort. Martin has again demonstrated that he is a great batsman, equally good in attack and defense, and possessing that marvellous patience whicii is so indispensable in a crisis. Since writing thc above I have received brief news of the result of the Final, whicii certainly furnish ground for the highest gratification to Victoria cricketers. Indeed, I am quite sure that the vanquished team can join in the gratification whicii all good sportsmen feel at a first class display. Not in the annals of the B. C. Tournament has the final match been won in such decisive fashion. That two batsmen should knock up a score big enough to defeat Vancouver, is indeed beyond the realm of expectation, and once more demonstrates the glorious uncertainty of Cricket. Too much praise cannot be given to Martin ancl J. H. Gillespie for their splendid performance. Martin surpassed himself, he has not been in the best of form during the earlier part of the season, but at the crucial moment he rose to the occasion and at Beacon Hill on Saturday and at the Jubilee Grounds on Monday he demonstrated that he is the soundest and most scientific batsmen in British Columbia. His partner, Hebden Gillespie, has many a time shown what a good cricketer and rapid scorer he is, and he did so once again on Monday. A fair comment on the whole tournament is, that Victoria has a batting team, probably second to no team in Canada and I believe the Vancouver cricketers should be the first to admit this. They put up quite an average score in their 181 for the first innings, a score whicii would have won the match at almost during any time during recent years, but the Victoria batsmen rose above their usual tournament form and on a perfect wicket had no difficulty in doing almost as they pleased with bowling which was far less effective than in the early stages of the tournament when the pitch was a little softer and helped the bowlers. As I have not access to the details of the score I cannot do justice to the other members of the Victoria team, some of whom must have scored heavily to carry the total to such a stupendous figure, but they must take the will for the deed. Bohemian. Reminiscences of Royalty Written Specially for The Week hy Gilbert Malcolm Sproat Many of your readers remember the visit, to this province, of Governor- General the Marquis of Lome (now Duke of Argyll) and his wife, the Princess Louise, sister of the late King Edward. They made themselves agreeable and enjoyed their trip, the Princess, who is a good artist, filling her sketch-book with Victoria scenes. An old gentleman, Mr. Pritchard, becoming ill at a function, was visited by her in his room with kind inquiries and advice, which so surprised the sufferer, that all he could ejaculate, was "God bless your great mother!" I was told by a very experienced Ottawa official of the party that the Marquis was very much liked in the "office" there, not a bit of "side" and always the same. A common story in the Old Country was, that, though heir to the ancient Scotch Dukedom of Argyll, Lome was not accepted, graciously, as one of the family, by his royal brothers-in-law. The appointment to Canada was intended to relieve a difficult situation. On the other hand, an old Campbell clans- woman thought, for her part, that the Queen should be a "proud woman" on learning that her daughter was to marry the son of Mac-Callum-More! Lome, on returning to the Old Country, hoped to succeed Lord Ripon as Viceroy of India, but realised that there were political objections to the appointment. Gradually, the sense of novelty and strangeness experienced in being the Queen's son-in-law, wore off, and he developed an independence of character, following generally the bent of his excellent inclinations and studious tastes. The overshadowing repute of his father—famous Duke of Argyll—did not prevent him from seeking, and winning, considerable poetic and dramatic success. Both as Marquis (and after his succession as Duke) Lome, also, has helped to elucidate several obscure historical Scottish questions. But what have specially marked his career, as a whole—unique testimony to great qualities in a high social station—are t'he self-control and good judgment shown in ordering his activities in the difficult position in which circumstances placed him, aided, therein, by his admirable wife. The two royalties most attractiv*e to me in youthhood, were the Duke of Cambridge—Queeu Victoria's cousin, and head of the army—and the Princess Mary of Cambridge, present Queen's mother, who married Prince Teck, and settled, for a time, in Florence. The Duke of Cambridge had something of the English skipper in appearance and frankness, and in fact, something, too, of the Prussian martinet. He was a man of strong feelings and partialities, just indeed by principle, yet liable to be unjust through prejudice, honestly anxious to do the right thing, yet frequently doing the wrong. A jovial optimist, I class him, with the facility of his family for details, acquiescing in certain larger matters which he cordially detested because the constitution demanded it. He had rather an exaggerated fear of printed public opinion, but, on the whole, was a favourable specimen of the House of Hanover and also a good specimen of a man. He looked very jolly on horseback chatting and joking with his attendant?. But it was the Princess Mary of Cambridge who was my delight. I went, habitually, to tlle theatre in London to see her, and hardly ever looked at the stage when she was in the house—her sweet character in her face—the type of a comely, kindly woman. England, it seemed to me, was poorer, when she married and went to reside in Italy. Prince Teck, her husband, was a handsome man of good presence, and really a good fellow, but, socially, it cannot be said he was a success in England. The English are peculiar, and he seems to have rubbed up the most fastidious and sensitive portion of society the wrong way. I suppose he lacked the shy repose whicii English taste demands, and perhaps, paraded his real, or imaginary, grievances too much. Lome avoided all that, and, as above said, made the best of the situation. One of the best specimens of our royal family, in comparatively modern times, is our present Governor-General, the Duke of Connaught, It was usually supposed, in a by-gone time, that the position which the Duke of Cambridge occupied, as commander in chief, was reserved for Connaught, but a change, in public policy on this matter, supervened; nevertheless, Connaught, with the thoroughness and courage of his race, set himself to learn the duties of soldiering, practically. He went through the curriculum as a cadet at Woolich, afterwards serving for a time at Montreal. It was not his fault that he encountered no alarming amount of peril in Egypt. In India, his military labour was unremitting. It is generally believed that, if free in active service, now, 'he would prove himself to be an able tactician. On minor matters, naturally, he shared his brother, the late King Edward's, devotion for the minutifl? of uniform—a family inheritance. I have heard it said there was no better judge of a "march past" than Queen Victoria. The late King, also, had a quick eye for buttons, epaulettes and sword belts. Connaught himself insists, upon occasion, on military smartness. His face, with its bronzed complexion, well shaved chin, and heavy moustache, is that, for the most part, typical of the English, or the German, officer. He is singularly modest and unaffected, anxious, even now, to learn, ancl, when he thinks he has mastered his lesson, but not before, he is confident. All through his career our cHst tinguished friend has committed the minimum of mistakes permissible to a prince, ancl he may be regarded as a valuable civil and military asset of the nation, whate'er betides. Imperial Dilemmas in the Field of Politics Written for The Week hy C. B. S. Public opinion is a powerful Chief Justice and the most competent ancl honest one within reach of the human race. Under whatever guise or name it may work it becomes the impartial law of the land, ancl, given sufficient time to work, is bound to make its presence felt and also the weight of its authority. The Australian Commonwealth is controlled mostly by its labour party; New Zealand admits female franchise; in Canada and Soutii Africa race prejudices, French ancl Dutch, enter largely into local affairs. In spite of all these local differences, however, it is indeed gratifying to find that on Imperial matters all seem to be of one mind and in complete agreement with the Mother Country. That the Mother Country realizes this ancl acknowledges the necessity of harmonious combination for the very existence of the Empire is proved by recent speeches at the Colonial Institute in London. A close study of the drift of things during the* last quarter of a century brings to light two important facts:— 1. The uniformity produced* in the minds of the people by compulsory education. 2. The big part played by the public press in bringing about this unison. "Similarity of thought is the Great Unifier of people." It would appear that we are dawning on a new era of:— "Then none were (or a party and all were for the State." The good old parish pump gets rusty, just as it always did, ancl much local grumbling still goes on, but somehow the Imperial reservoir on too and is always ready to >1 the necessary supply of good wi| Yes we muddle through somehoti is all very true, but when we ar« of one mind we run the dangei forming ourselves into that fatalj tual admiration society where the ticism of a strong opposition do us such a lot of good. In the role of the onlooker sees most of the game) the press take up the place of the opposl which it has so effectually disq and must in time kill. By expel cases where existing laws and re I tions fail, and, where possible, \ gesting remedy, a great deal cal done in keeping ministers awakcT officials alive to their responsibi| The press can bring about propel derstandings between the empl and employed, avert strikes, .| disagreements and all other ranees to good trade. There is| ty of good work for the press without resorting to that systJ mutual recrimination of the opl party, which can do no good ana results in the loss of valuable! as well as temper. If the prea only keep in view and make il mary object the forcing of reJ bilities on the shoulders of thosj should bear their burden, it wil form a great goocl indeed, oncj result of which will be that trud will have more chance of gettl deserts and there would be less| for favorites of inability. THE FLIGHT OF THE FLYING Ll (With apologies to the Shade o| Lord Tennyson) Knot by knot, knot by knot Knot by knot onward, On the C. P. R. boat Came the one hundred. "Go, boost th' U. S. A." Said He, and fhcy obey, So on the heaving boat Sailed the one hundred. "Go boost thc 1J. S. A." Was there a man to say "No, better stay at home Ere we're dumbfoundered ?" Theirs not to chew the rag Theirs but to wave the flag Lest the Home Press should n| All on the heaving boat Came the one hundred. Speeches to rijrht of them, Speeches to left of them, Speeches in front of them, Welcomed and feted. I.uncheoned and then well diue| Toasted and warmly wined Was there a man who knew Taft had thc Bill just signed In dishonour created? Speeches to right of them, Speeches to left of thenl, Speeches in front of them The*y uttered unceasing, Saying "'Tis but a joke Played on our own kinsfolk Played by the joyous Taft When he the Treaty broke, 'Tis but his teasing." Yet all their talk's in vain Never can man explain Pacts that are sundered. Yet let us make excuse Smile, nor give guests abuse, Guileless one hundred. —Walter How ONE APRIL DUSK IN ENGLAM One April dusk in England when tlij Fell warm on field and woodland and the| Came in with odorous silence, and my Was sick for home, and all the lonclincssl Of all the world seemed eating at my hel Out of the warm wet woodland and the r Of shadowy hillsides came a sudden buj song. I knew it was the nightingall Waking the valley, voicing all the ache T Of all the loneliness that earth had kncl t knew it was a nightingale that mad(l Tbe mist-emerging moon seem bcautifutT And crowned with sudden rapture all the A And touched with calm the heart of tr| youth. I knew what bird it was; yet ne'er bej Had I once hearkened to its alien thrcf They told me tliis. Yet long ago and My straining cars bad heard this self-samcl My breast had known tbis self-same btf song, Had known the mournful music and the That left memorial their hills of dusk And made mc wonder in what far-off I I bad known other lives and was at hi With all my dark and half-remembered gl —By Arthur Stringer in the Ca| Magazine for July. BOOK NOTES At the Victoria Book and Sil tionery Co., 1004 Governme| St., Victoria, B.C.: " The Wind Dawn," by Dal. $1.50. Before tl H. Mungil At Fullbrook-Sayers Statiol ery Co., 1220 Government S| "Pushing to the Front," Orison Swett Marden. "Between Two Thieves," l| Richard Dehan. "The Far Triumph," by Eliz| beth Djeans. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 BUILDING PERMITS August 21st to 27th tgust 21st— D. C. Huchinson—Sumas St.—Dwelling $ 3,500 i J. R. Barnes—Edmonton Rd.—Store 250 J. Moggey—Moss and McKenzie Sts.—Dwelling 3,000 J. Moggey—Moss St.—Dwelling 3,000 J. Moggey—McKenzie St.—Dwelling 3,000 J. Moggey—Moss St.—Dwelling 3,000 gust 22nd— Gus. S. Brown—Fairfield St.—Dwelling 15,000 |Mrs. E. A. Turpel—Quadra St.—Dwelling. 2,500 |j. G. McDonald—Oak Bay and Verrinder—Dwelling 5,600 just 23rd— |F. F. Hedges—Third Ave.—Dwelling 2,100 An. F. Drysdale—N. Park St.—Moulding Rack 1,000 An. Murriel and E. Preston—Belmont Ave.—Stable 200 Vlex, Ingram—George and Olive Sts.—Dwelling 2,500 tsaac Waxstock—Princess St.—Dwelling 6,000 Cameron Lbr. Co.—Garbally Road—Drying Shed 1,500 Victoria Bldg. & Invest. Co.—Wild wood—Dwelling 2,400 Calvin Moore—Bank St.—Dwelling 3,400 Calvin Moore—Bank and Cowan Sts.—Dwelling 1,800 Barton—Chandler St.—Dwelling 1,600 ^ust 26th— |W. Langley—Fifth St.—Temp. Dwelling 200 |Wm. Planderleith—Burton St.—Temp. Dwelling 400 IF. R. Wille—Quadra St.—Dwelling 4,500 Ia. J. Abbott—Finlayson St.—Dwelling 2,000 iCoast Invest. Co.—Lillian ancl Beechwood Sts.—Dwelling. 1,900 |ust 27th— IF. Plummer—Joseph St.—Dwelling 2.C00 IMrs. Annie May—Jessie Ave.—Dwelling 1,800 |Wm. Holmes—Fifth St.—Temp. Dwelling 350 CANADA AND THE PANAMA CANAL (By Fred. W. Field) Savings in Distances The steaming time between New York and San Francisco (includ- a half day for passing the Canal and another half day for coaling lthe isthmus) will be about twenty-three days for 10-knot ships and lieteen days for 12-knot vessels. The present time taken by the rail- ads for moving carload freight from the Atlantic to the Pacific aboard is about three weeks; thus freight vessels will have approxi- Itely the same schedule as freight cars. Fifteen-knot vessels will like the run between New York and San Francisco in fifteen or tteen days, including a day for detention and coaling at the isthmus, assels with a speed of 15 knots are of the passenger rather than the eight class, and will probably not be operated in large numbers. The Ily considerable passenger traffic between the two seaboards will Insist of immigrants westbound and of excursionists in both direc- pns. The Panama Canal is to be regarded as a coastwise highway |r freight rather than for passengers. Savings in Distances—To make more clear the likely effects of the linal we may examine the question of distances. The following savins will be effected for those ships using the new route. This table lis specially prepared for The Monetary Times by the naval hydro- aphic office of the United States government:— Miles From To Via Panama Via Magellan Str. Saved Vancouver- lloston 6217 13891 " II 1. 7674 Vancouver-Halifax 6392 13780 " " " 7388 Vancouver-Montreal 72.1S 14506 " II II 7271 Vancouver-New York 6040 13920 " .1 II 7871 Vancouver-Charleston 5*539 ■3871 " " " 8232 Vancouver-New Orleans 5470 I433-J " II .. 8866 Vancouver-Galveston 5574 '4512 " " " 8938 Vancouver-Liverpool 8623 14287 " .1 1. 5664 Vancouver-Hamburg 9142 14668 '• II II 5526 Vancouver-Antwerp 8880 14406 " II II 5526 Vancouver- Bordeaux 8673 14047 " " " 5374 Vancouver-Gibraltar 8408 1335-5 " II II 4948 Vancouver-Naples 9383 14331 " II .. 4948 Montreal-Sydney 10997 (Via Tahiti) 13688 Via C. Good Hope 2691 Montreal-Sydney 10877 (direct) 13688 " H n 2811 Montreal-Yokohama 10885 13048 Via Suez Canal 2163 San Francisco-Bish'ps Rk 7641 13221 Via Magellan Str. 558o Valparaiso-Bishops Rock 7012 8466 " 11 11 ■454 New York-Yokohama 9699 ■3079 Via Suez Canal 338o New York-Shanghai 10573 12384 " ' " 1811 New York-Sydney 9811 (Via Tahiti) 13402 Via C. Good Hope 3591 New York-Sydney 9691 (direct) 13402 " 11 it 37ii New York-Melbourne 10194 (Via Tahiti) 12933 " 11 11 2739 New York-Wellington 8851 (Via Tahiti) 14129 " •1 11 5278 New York-Wellington 8522 (direct) 14129 " 11 11 5607 New York-Manila 11364 ■1544 Via Suez Canal 180 New York-Hongkong 11212 11628 " ' " 416 New Orleans-Shanghai 9994 Tsugaru Str. 13742 11 1 " 3748 New Orleans-Melbourne 9366 ■3443 Via c. Good Hope 4077 New Orleans-Wellington 7943 ■ 4639 " 11 11 6696 New Orleans-Manila 10785 12902 Via Su ez Canal 2117 New Orleans-Hongkong io<)33 12986 " 1 2353 Wellington-Liverpool 11096 ■3353 Via c. 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Correctly fitted glasses will give you permanent relief and pleasureable use of your eyesight. Your glasses must be correctly fitted, however. Consult A. P. BLYTH Optometrist and Optician 645 Fort Street Telephone 2259 apl 20 S oct 26 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 The distance saved in sailing from Montreal, New York ancl Liverpool, via the Panama Canal, to ports northward of Panama will be approximately the same, and to ports northward of San Francisco the distances saved will be identical. The opening of the Canal will place Vancouver nearer to Liverpool by 5,664 iniles, a gain of about three weeks' steaming. A vessel from New York to Eastern Canada centres would save 7,871 miles by the Panama Canal, or a month's steaming. American Atlantic ports will be brought much nearer the Orient. United States Ports and London—New Orleans will also be placed nearer to most of those ports than is London, the commercial centre of the principal rival in the Oriental trade. The steamship distance from London via the Suez Canal to Yokohama, as given by an accepted authority, is 11,245 miles, against the distance from New Orleans via the Panama Canal to Yokohama, 9,268 miles; London to Shanghai, 10650 miles; New Orleans to Shanghai, 10,254 miles; London to Melbourne, Australia, 11,250 miles; New Orleans to Melbourne, 9,427 miles; London to Wellington, New Zealand, 12,615 miles; New Orleans to Wellington, 7,939 miles, thus placing New Orleans 396 miles nearer to Shanghai, 1,723 miles nearer to Melbourne, 1,977 miles nearer to Yokohama and 4,676 miles nearer to Wellington, New Zealand, than is the chief commercial centre of the United States' chief rival in the Oriental trade, London, England. Distance and Probable Effects—New York will have an advantage of 2,500 miles and New Orleans 3,500 miles over Great Britain and Europe in reaching the west coast of North and Soutii America. It is difficult to predict the effect of the Canal upon freight traffic between Europe and Valparaiso, the Cape Horn route being only 2,100 miles longer than the Canal, route. Passenger ships probably will pass through the Canal, serving the east coast of Soutii America by means of auxiliary ships sailing from West Indian ports. Trade between Europe and Japan will not be influenced by the Canal, as the Panama route will be 1,000 miles longer than the one now followed. From New York to Shanghai, on the other hand, the difference in favor of the Canal will be 1,400 sea miles. The present route from Europe to Australia is 800 miles longer than the route via the Canal, which is scarcely enough t > effect any great change. It is assumed that a part of the business from New Zealand to Europe, which today comes via Cape Horn, will pass through the Canal hereafter, saving 1,600 sea miles. The Canal route will be selected also by passengers who wish to avoid the rounding of Cape Horn. The chief part of the steadily increasing business between New York and Australia and New Zealand should, therefore, proceed via the Canal rather than by the Cape of Good Hope, saving 2,300 sea miles. The probable changes in navigation routes will create equally great changes in the distribution of the coal trade, for which English firms have made preparations already. It is stated that English firms are now making arrangements to open coaling stations at Nukulofa, the capital of the Friendly Islands, and upon Pitcairn Island. British Columbia's View—An unusually interesting birdseye view of some of the bearings of the Panama Canal was given by Mr. F. B. Vrooman, B.Sc. (Oxon.), Ph.D., a well-known British Columbian, in an address given in London early this year. "Draw your lines," he said, "from New York to Valparaiso; from Victoria to New York; from Liverpool to Yokohama. Make Panama the hub of your commercial wheel. Number the trade routes which centre there to diverge again. You will see at a glance that not only is a new day dawning for Central America and for the north of South, and for the west coast of North America, but for some far-away lands as well. You will see new trade routes whicii the logic of events will lay out where never before they had been possible. Here is a brand-new ocean waterway to be. It will bring the Hudson and the Mississippi, the Orinoco and the Amazon but little more than a possible week's sail from the Pacific Ocean; and it will bring the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, with their many seaports ancl with their vast resources, within a few clays of it. The mouth of the Mississippi (ancl that means an increasing share of the trade from the largest, ancl, economically, most important single area in the world—the great interior plain of North America in both the United States ancl Canada) will for purposes of commerce be brought 581 miles nearer Valparaiso, Shanghai ancl Vancouver, Sydney and Wellington, Melbourne ancl Honolulu. Jamaico ancl the British Possessions of the West Indies will be thrown across the very highways of world commerce ancl world progress. The whole shipping from Boston ancl New York to British Columbian ports will be shortened by 8,415 miles; from Victoria to Liverpool by 6,046 miles. At tbe present time British Columbian vessels sail but little farther going to Liverpool than to New York, because they must sail round the easternmost point of Brazil, Pernambuco, whicii is almost equidistant from these two ports on either side the Atlantic." —The Monetary Times. SAULT CANALS' FREIGHT TRAFFIC The freight traffic through Sault canals for a single month passed the 10,000,000-ton mark last month for the first time, the total for the month being 10,747,159 tons. The next largest month was July, 1910, when the traffic totalled 8,975,173 tons. Last month's total equalled that for the entire season of 1893. A NEW BRANCH The Canadian Bank of Commerce has opened a branch at Rock Creek, B. C, under the supervision of the manager at Greenwood, B.C. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Henry Bertram Dicks* of Victoria, B.C., occupation Farmer, inter to apply for permission to purchase tj following described lands:—Commencing atj post planted about sixty chains south-east the south-east corner of Lot 381, Range Coast District; thence west 80 chains; thei, north 40 chains; thence east 80 chains; thei south 40 chains, and containing 320 ac: more or less. HENRY BERTRAM DICKSOJ* Dated May 25th, 1912. aug. 3 sePt* VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Arthur Fellows, of toria, B. C, occupation Retired, intends! apply for permission to purchase the follow| described lands;—Commencing at a p planted about sixty chains south-east of south-east corner of Lot 381, Range 2, Cd District, thence east 80 chains; thence sol 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thei north 40 chains and containing 320 acj more or less. Dated May 25th, 1912. ARTHUR FELLOWf aug. 3 sePtf VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Randolph StuartJ Victoria, B. C, occupation Estate Agent,! tends to apply for permission to purcll the following described lands;—Commenl at a post planted eighty chains east of I south-east corner of Lot 558, Coast Distl Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence J 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; th| west 80 chains and containing 640 acres, or less. Dated May 22nd, 1912. RANDOLPH STUAR| aug. 3 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II and III I TAKE notice that Frederick Reevea Victoria, B. C, occupation Real Estate Al intends to apply for permission to purif the following described lands:—Commei at a post planted forty chains north oj south-east corner of Lot 558, Range 3, District; thence east 80 chains; thence 80 chains; thence west 8o_ chains; t| north 80 chains, and containing 640 more or less. Dated May 22nd, 1912. FREDERICK REEVl aug. 3 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range III TAKE notice that Lewis Carey, of Vici B.C., occupation Broker, intends to appll permission to purchase the following del ed lands:—Commencing at a post pll at the north-east corner of post of Lota Range 3, Coast District; thence 80 cl north; thence 80 chains west; thencel chains soutii; thence 80 chains east and f taining 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 21st, 1912. LEWIS CARE| aug. 3 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that William M. Led of Winnipeg, Man., occupation Store-kef intends to apply for permission to purer the following described lands:—Commenl at a post planted 80 chains east of the sj east corner of Lot 382, Coast District, Rl 2, thence south 40 chains; thence wesl chains; thence north 40 chains; thence I 80 chains and containing 320 acres, mor| less. Dated May 25th, 1912. WILLIAM M. LePAGl aug. 3 self A Gas Range Makes summer cooking bearable. Yes, more than that, enjoyable. It means—A daily half holiday for the cook, a cool kitchen, a comfortable house and a big saving in your fuel bill. Can you afford to be without all of this? See the Victoria Gas Co. 652 Yates Street Telephone 2479 Victoria, B. C. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 larriage of the Unfit rhysical degenerates should not be wed to take any part in adding |jie race," observed Sir Janies Barr, new president of the British Jical Association, in a remarkably It-spoken address at Liverpool on ] falling birthrate. "I know," he "that in the expression of these |s I am coming into direct conflict at least some of the Churches, I/ihich there are almost as many [■ties as there are of human be- The majority preach in favour liantity rather than quality. They Icate a high birth-rate regardless Be consequences, and boldly tell [that it is better to be born an |eile than not to be born at all. forget the saying of Jesus of Ireth that it wiuld have been well Ihis man if he had never been I With the man-made morality Church I can have neither lot lart. There must be a high racial |ity based on utility and the ?st happiness, not merely of the |dua1, but of the race." The -minded were a growing incubus le nation, and should be dealt lin t'he most humane manner; Ration would comport best with Ineral feeling of the community. Iss Irene Joel Fined Drding to the police, who pro |d her, MiSs Irene Joel, the fair* ancl pretty daughter of Mr. S. lei, of Erleigh Court, Reading, Iher motor-car through Woking- lat thirty-five miles an hour, le coming out of church were Ired in all directions. She failed lp when requested, ancl the speed lo exceptional that many stood latched the car out of sight. Ijoel said she had been driving |ar nearly every day for two and on the occasion mentioned las travelling about twenty miles lur. She was fined £13, includ Ists. lANCELLATION OF RESERVE TICE is hereby given that the Reserve lg. by reason of the notice published in litish Columbia Gazette of the 27th De- r, 1907, over a parcel of land situated lart Island, Range One, Coast District, Ily covered by Timber Licence No. I is cancelled and that such lands will len to entry by pre-emption under the lions of the Land Act, at 9 o'clock in fenoon on Friday, November 29th, 1912. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Itmcnt of Lands, Victoria, B. C, August 27th, 1912. WATER NOTICE I Licence to Store and Pen Back Water I'ICE is hereby given that Samuel Ed- I Field, of Victoria, B. C, will apply licence to store or pen back 1/30 acre |t deep acre-feet of water from Mill Creek, a stream flowing in a nortli ly direction and emptying into Esqui llarbour, near _ Parsons Bridge. The lwill be stored in a reservoir of 18,000 It capacity, built or to be built at foot J falls, and will be used for domestic les as authorized by Water Record No, lWater Licence No. , or under a lof application for a licence to -.ake and pter, posted herewith, on the land de- as Lot 1, Sec. 98, Esquimalt District, 48. notice was posted on the ground on Ith day of August, 1912. The applica- lill be filed in the oflice of the Water ler at Victoria, B. C. Ictions may be filed with the said Water |er or with the Comptroller of Water Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. SAMUEL E- FIELD, Applicant. sept. 7 WATER NOTICE j a Licence to Take and Use Water ['ICE is hereby given that Samuel Ed- I Field, of Victoria, B. C, will apply licence to take and use 10 miner's in- water out of Millstream Creek, which In a north-easterly direction through lait District, and empties into Esqui- Jarbour, near Parsons Bridge. Iwater will be diverted at the foot of T.er falls, on Eastern boundary Lot 1, k, Millstream, Esquimalt District, ancl J used for domestic purposes on the land Wed as Lot 1, Sec. 98, Esquimalt Dis- 1*1 ap 748. I notice was posted on the ground on [h day of August, 1912. The applica- be filed in the office of the Water at Victoria, B. C. |ctions may be filed with the said Water ;r or with the Comptroller of Watei Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. SAMUEL E. FIELD, Applicant. sept. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Violet Warr, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Spins'er, intends to appl;*/ for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 20 chains north and 20 chains west of the north-west corner of Lot 381, Coast District, Range 2, thence soutii 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence nortli 40 chains; thence east 80 chains and containing 320 acres, more or less. Dated May 25th, 1912. VIOLET WARR. aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Reginald D. Serjeantson, of Kidderminster, England, occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted 180 chains west and 20 chains north of the north-west corner of Lot 381, Coast District, Range 2; thence soutii 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 80 chains and containing 320 acres, more or less. Dated May 25th, 1912. REGINALD D. SERJEANTSON. aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA I.AND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Amy. E. Serjeantson, of Kidderminster, England, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 160 chains east and 20 chains soutii of the south-east corner of Lot 382, Coast District, Range 2, thence soutii 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 80 chains and containing 320 acres, more or less. Dated May 25th, 1912. AMY. E. SERJEANTSON. aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Frank Ingram, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Gardener, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mile west, of the south-west corner of Lot 379, Coast District, Range 2, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 27th, 1912. FRANK INGRAM, aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Lucy Gower Serjeantson of Victoria, B. C, occupation Married Wo* man, intends to apply for permission to pur- chase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mile west of the south-west corner of Lot 379, Coast District, Range 2, thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; west 80 chains and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 27th, 1912. LUCY GOWER SERJEANTSON, aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range .II TAKE notice that John M. Slater, of Ham ilton, Ont., occupation Accountant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Lot 379, Coast District, Range II, thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated May 27th, 1912. aug. 3 JOHN M. SLATER. sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Michael Coppinger, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Cricket Professional, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the shore of Tatla Lake, about one mile east of the north-east corner of Lot 327, Coast District, Range 2; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence nortli to the shore of Tatla Lake; thence following the shore of the Lake to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 27th, 1912. MfCHAEL COPPINGER. aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Lilian Coppinger, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mile west of the southwest corner of Lot 379, Coast District, Range 2, thence west 80 chains, more or less, to shore of Tatla Lake; thence following shore of lake in a north-easterly direction 80 chains, more or less; thence_ south to point of commencement and containing 400 acres, more or less. Dated May 27th, 1912. LILLIAN COPPINGER, aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Thomas Henry Slater, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Capitalist, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one mile north of the north-west corner of Lot 327, Coast District, Range 2, thence east 80 chains; thence south 30 chains, more or less, to the shore of Tatla Lake; thence following the shore of the Lake in a south-westerly direction, and the northern boundary of Lot 327 about go chains more or less; thence to point of commencement, and containing 500 acres, more or less. Dated May 26th, 1912. THOMAS HENRY SLATER aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice tbat May Bland, of Ipswich, England, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 90 chains north of the north shore of Tatla Lake ancl about 90 chains west of the south-west corner of Lot 560, Coast District, Range 2, thence east 80 chains; thence south to the shore of Tatla Lake 80 chains, more or less; thence following_ the shore of the Lake in a south-westerly direction 80 chains, more or less; thence to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 26th, 1912. MAY BLAND, aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice tbat Charlotte Ingram, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mile west of thc southwest corner of Lot 379, Range 2, Coast District; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains, more or less, to shore of Tatla Lake; thence following the Lake shore in a westerly direction 80 chains, more or less; thence to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dateel May 27th, 1912. CHARLOTTE INGRAM, aug. 3 sept. 28 CORSETS are designed in many models, each closely following the lines of some particular type of figure. Each model is made in a complete range of sizes. Rarely indeed do we find a woman who cannot be fitted "just as if the corset were made for her alone." The important thing is to get the model that suits your figure. If your dealer hasn't the right one he will get it for you. If you are interested in the new models, write for our free style book. Crompton Corset Co., Limited Toronto KLEINERT'S Dress Shields are a perfect shield against dress damage by perspiration. The choice of the best dressmakers for thirty years. Kleinert's Dress Shields can be washed in hot water (to remove germs and odor) and ironed back to perfect newness. Write for our Dress Shield Book "q " I. B. Kleinert Rubber Co. 84-86 West Wellington St., Toronto tf tlu name "Kltitifit'' is Hot on the1 shir-ld, it isn't a KMiurt—Tke Ouaranieeu Shield. A. W. Bridgman Real Estate, Financial and Insurance Agent Conveyancer and Notary Public Established 1858 Agent Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. of London, England Canada Accident Insurance Company Imperial Underwriters' Corporation Northern Counties Investment Trust, Limited of Bradford, England. 1007 Government Street Victoria, B. C. Be Prepared! Prepare for the Rainy Season by selecting your ZAMBRENE COAT now! The quality coat, just the thing. We have a large shipment to choose from T. B. Cuthbertson & Co., Ltd. F. A. GOWEN, Managing Oireotor Fullbrook-Sayers Stationery Company Successors to Standard Stationery Co. JUST ARRIVED New shipment of 15c paper covered Novels. Standard authors, fine selection. Come before the best are picked out. See the window display. Phone 276 1220 Government Street "For Tea You Can't Beat Upton's" The Most Popular Tea in Tea Growing Countries LIPTON'S TEA Goes farthest for the money THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that Twossie Robertson, of Chicago, 111., occupation Spinster, intends to apply fort permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted 80 chains' north and 80 chains west from the south-west corner of T. L. 42601; thence north 80 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence 40 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencing, containing 480 acres, more or less. Dated July 8th, .012. TWOSSIE ROBERTSON, Stanley Wood, Agent. aug. 10 oct. 5 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT , District of Renfrew TAKE notice that Nellie Robertson, of Chicago, 111., occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands;—Commencing at a post planted about 40 chains east and 20 chains south from the north-east corner of Lot 49; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated July 8th, 1912. NELLIE ROBERTSON, Stanley Wood, Agent. aug. 10 oct. s VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that Lily Heisterman, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 40 chains east from the north-east corner of Lot 40; thence north 60 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 60 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 480 acres, more or less. Dated Julv 8th, 1912. LILY HEISTERMAN, Stanley Wood, Agent. aug. 10 oct. 5 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that Olive I. Heisterman, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the south boundary of Lot 580; 80 chains west from the north-west corner of T. L. 1746; thence south 80 chains: thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres. Dated July ioth, 1012. OLIVE I. HEISTERMAN, Stanley Wood, Agent. aug. 10 oct. s VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that Elize Ely, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Lot 580, being T. L. 1727; thence north 80 chains; thence west about 60 chains to the south-east corner of Lot 56; thence south 80 chains; thence east 60 chains to point of commencement, .ontaining 480 acres, more or less. Dated July ioth, 1912. ELIZE ELY, Stanley Wood, Agent. aug. 10 oct. 5 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Victoria TAKE notice that Victoria Machinery Depot Company, Limited, of the City of Victoria, occupation Engineers, intends to apply t for fiermission to lease the following described ands:—Commencing at a post planted at high water mark in the easterly boundary line of Lot 10, Block K, Harbor Estate, in the City of Victoria, B.C., distant 115 feet more or less south from the northeast corner of said Lot 10; thence southerly and following the easterly boundary of said lot produced, a distance of 590 feet, more or less; thence at right angles westerly a distance of 300 feet more or iess to the easterly boundary of Lot 6, Block K, Har.bor Estate produced; thence at right angles northerly and following the westerly boundary line of said Lot 6, produced to high water mark; thence easterly following the sinuosities of the shore line to point of commencement containing 4.1 acres, more or less. Dated May 17th, Victoria, B.C. VICTORIA MACHINERY DEPOT COMPANY, LIMITED. Charles Joseph Vancouver Spratt, Agent, june 1 aug 30 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing by reason of the notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 27th of December, 1907, over a parcel of land situated on Proincess Louisa Inlet, New Westminster District, formerly covered by Timber License 30564, which has lapsed, is cancelled; and that such lands will be thrown open to preemption, under the provisions of the Land Act, at midnight on Tuesday, October 15th, 1912. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 16 July, 1912. july 20 oct. 19 NOTICE In the Matter of the "Companies Act" and in the matter of the "Esquimalt Development Company, Limited.' NOTICE is hereby given that the "Esquimalt Development Company, Limited," will after the expiration of one month from the date of the first publication of this notice apply to the Registrar of Companies for the approval of the change of name of the Company from the "Esquimalt Development Company, Limited," to the "Canadian Puget Sound Sawmills Company, Limited." Dated this 12th day of August, 1912. H. DESPARD TWIGG, Solicitor for the Company. 607 Sayward Block, Victoria, B. C. aug. 17 seP*-** '4 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of South Saanich TAKE notice that Victor Alexander George Eliot, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Stock Broker, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the foreshore at the north-west corner of Lot 9 of the Subdivision sf part of Section 12, Range II West, South Saanich, thence following the shore line of Lots 8 and 9 in an easterly direction about three chains; thence north-westerly 20 chains; thence westerly 3 chains; thence south-easterly 20 chains to the point of commencement. V?&%RAUaTeAn9DER GEORGE EUOT By his Agent, Francis Joseph O'Reilly. aug 17 oct' ,2 SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS Coal mining rights of tne Dominion, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the North-west Territories and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be Lased for a term of twenty- one years at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. Application for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub- Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal sub-divisions of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the tract applied for are not available, but not other- cant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights ■Applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. . N.B.—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. mch 9 sept. 7 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve, notice of which appeared in the British Columbia Gazette of the 25th February, 1909, being dated the 23rd February, 1909, relating to a parcel of land situated on the Eastern shore of Masset Inlet, Graham Island, is cancelled and that the vacant lands included therein will be thrown open to pre-emption at midnight on Friday, October 4th, 1912. R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 2m* Tuly, 1912. July 6 oct. 5 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing over Crown Lands on Lasqueti [sland, formerly covered by expired Timber Licence No. 40779, by reason of the notice which appeared in tbe British Columbia Gazette of the 27th of December, 1907, is cancelled, and the said lands will be thrown open to pre-emption only, on Friday, November first, at 9 o'clock a.m. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B. C, , 19th July, 1912. July 27 oct. 26 "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the matter of an application for a fresh Certificate of Title to Lot 84, Block VII, Viewfield Farm, Esquimalt District, Map 265. NOTICE is hereby given of my intention, at the expiration of one calendar month from thc first publication hereof, to issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to James Graham Fair on the 29th day of December, 1893, and numbered 17^51 A, which has been lost. Dated at Land Registry Office, Victoria, B. C., this 2nd day of August, 1912. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar General of Titles, aug. 17 sept. 14 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that I, Morton' S. Jones, of Wyatt Bay, occupation Farmer, intends to appiy for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 20 chains south-westerly from Moh Creek, Bute Inlet, thence west 10 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains or to shore; thence meandering shore to commencement, containing about 160 acres. Dated June 13, 1912. MORTON S. JONES, julv 20 sept. 21 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Cowichan TAKE notice that Washington Grimmer of Port Washington, 11. C, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the south-east end of the larger of three small Islets situated in Port Washington Bay, and lying to the west of Section 23, the said small Islets containing one acre more or less. Dated August 6th, 1912, WASHINGTON GRIMMER, aug. 17 oct. 12 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Sooke TAKE notice that Henry Reece Ella, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Broker, intends_ to apply for permission to lease the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at or near thc south-west corner of Section (19) nineteen, Sooke District; tnence south five chains; thence east sixty chains, more or less, to the south-west corner of Section (18) eighteen; thence following high water mark in a northerly and westerly direction eighty chains, more or less, to place of commencement. Dated sth August, 1912 "ENT- aug. 10 HENRY REECE ELLA, oct. 5 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve covering Fractional Sections 13, 14, 15 and Section 24, Township 84, Lillooet District, established by notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 6th of April, 1911, and dated 3rd of April, 1911, and also by notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 13th of April, 1911, and dated ioth of April, 1911, is hereby cancelled for the purpose of lease by tender. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, ioth June, 1912. june 15 sept. 14 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing on Crown Lands in the vicinity of Stuart River, situated in the Cariboo District, notice of which bearing date December 17th, 1908, was published in the British Columbia Gazette, dated December 17th, 1008, is cancelled in so far as the same refates to the lands surveyed as Lots mi, 1114, 5415, 5379, 5433, 5380, 5381, 5382, 5383, 5384, 5385, 5417, 5419, 5391. 5390. 5389, 5388, 5387, 53S6, 5432, 5437, 5438, 5431, 5392, 5393, 5394, 5395, 5396, 5397, 5421, 5424, 5403, 5402, 5401, 5400, 5399, 5398, 5430, 5439, 5429. 5404, 5405, 5406, 5407, 5408, 5409, 5427, 5414, 5426, 5428, 5425, 5413, and 5412, all in the Cariboo District. ROBT. A. kENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 12th June, 1912. June 15 sept. 14 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing by reason of the notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 27th of December, 1007, over a parcel of land situated on Texada Island, formerly covered by Timber License 22841, which has lapsed, is cancelled ; and the said lands will be thrown open to pre-emption under the provisions of the Land Act, at midnight on Tuesday, October 15th, 1912. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C„ 16 July, 1912. July 20 oct. 19 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing upon Lots 2031, 2034, 2035, 2035A, 2040 to 2046 inclusive, 2048, 2049A, 2050, 2055, 2057, 2060 to 2063 inclusive, 2067, 2068. 2069, 2075A, 2076, 2078, 2080, 2084, 2086, and 2088, Cassiar District, notice of which, bearing date May 18th, 1912, was published in the British Columbia Gazette on May 23rd, 1912, is cancelled. R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., 19th June, 1912. june 22 sept. 21 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing 011 Crown Lands in the Peace River Land District, notice of which bearing date April 3rd, 1911, was published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 6th of April, 1911, is cancelled in so far as the same relates to Townships 111, 113 and 115, Peace River Land District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B. C, July 27 22nd July, 1912. WATER NOTICE I, A. P. Procter, of Gordon Head, Vic toria, in the Province of British Columbia, give notice that on the fourteenth day of September, 1912, I intend to apply to the Water Commissioner at his office in Victoria for a license to take and use four cubic feet of water per second from a spring on Lot 12, situate on or about 100 feet south-east of about the centre of the north-east boundary line of said Lot 12, Section 44, Victoria District, Province of British Columbia, Plan No. 954, and to form a Reservoir for storage at said spring. Thc water is to be taken from said spring and reservoir and is to be used on Lots 12 and 13, Section 44, Victoria District, Plan No. 17, Province of British Columbia,-tor do- mestic purposes and also to irrigate said lands in the above mentioned Lots 12 and 13, Plan No. 17. A. P. PROCTER. Dated and posted this third day of August, 1912. aug. 10 sept. 7 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing on vacant Crown lands in Township iA, Range 5, Coast District, by reason of a notice published in the British Columbia Gazette on November ist, 1906, and bearing date of October 31st, 1906, is cancelled. R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., 15th June, 1912. june 22 sept. 21 WATER NOTICE For a Licence to Take and Use Water NOTICE is hereby given that Central Island Power Co., Ltd., of 413 Winch Building, Vancouver, B.C., will apply for a licence to take and use 560 cubic feet per second of water out of Nitinat River, which flows in a southerly direction through Lot 51 and empties into Nitinat Lake near Clo-oose, B. C. The water will be diverted at head of canyon L 51 and will bc used for power purposes on the land described as L51, Renfrew District. This .notice was posted on the ground on the 4th day of August, 1912. The application will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Victoria, B. C. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. CENTRAL ISLAND POWER COMPANY LIMITED, Applicant. By C. H. Walker, Agent. aug. 17 sept. 14 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing over Crown Lands in the vicinity of Stuart River, Cariboo, notice of which bearing date February 15th, 1910, was published in the British Columbia Gazette, February 17th, 1910, is cancelled, in so far as the same relates to the lands surveyed as Lots 6251, 6252, 6253, 6254, 6255, 6256, 6257, 6258, 6265, 6272, 6298, 6297, 6296, 6289, 6271, 6266, 6264, 6259, 6273, 6280, 6281, 6279, 6274, 6260, 6263, 6267, 6270, 6290, 6295, 6291, 6269, 6268, 6262, 6261, 6275, 6278, 6284, 6277, 6276, 6285, 6286, 6287, 6288, 6292, 6293, 6294, 6295a, 6301, 6905, 6300, 6299, 6903, 6904, 6907, 6908, 6908a and 6906, all in the Cariboo District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 12th June, 1912. June 15 sept. 14 VICTORIA LAVD DISTRICT District of South Saanich TAKE notice that The Vancouver Island Power Co., Ltd., of Victoria, B.C., occupation Power Company, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands, being three and eight-tenths (3.8) acres, comprising three rocks, together with the bed of the sea, within a radius of three chains and fifty links (3.50C.1) of a post planted on the largest rock, < which is twelve chains and twenty-seven links (12.27 ch) at a bearing of South twenty-one degrees and forty-five minutes west (S. 21 deg. 45 min. W. Ast) from the north-west corner of Section Eleven (11), Range Two (2) West, South Saanich District. The said rocks and bed of the sea being in Brentwood Bay, Saanich Inlet. THE VANCOUVER ISLAND POWER CO., LTD., Arthur O. Noakes, Agent, aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that I, James Horace Wilson Salmon, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at or near the S. E. coiner Post of T. L. 396; thence south 44 chains; thence west 80 chains, more or less, to Cheewhat Lake; thence north 4' chains, more or less, along Lake Front; thence east 80 chains, more or less, to point of commencement. Dated 12th August, 1912. JAMES HORACE WILSON SALMON. Louis C. Y. Doerr, Agent, aug. 24 oct. 19 SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for the Construction of a Breakwater in Victoria Harbour, B.C.," will bc received at this office until 4.00 p.m., on Thursday, September 5, 1912, for the construction of a Breakwater at Victoria Harbour, Victoria, B. C. Plans, specifications and form of contract can be seen and forms of tender obtained at this Department and at thc offices pf W. Henderson, Resident Architect, Victoria, B.C.; C. C. Worsfield, Esq., District Engineer, New Westminster, B.C.; J. G, Sing, Esq., District Engineer, Toronto, Ont.; J, L. Michaud, Esq., District Engineer, Montreal, Bue.; A. Decary, Esq., District Engineer, uebec, Que., and on application to the Postmaster at Vancouver, B. C. Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied, and signed with their actual signatures, stating their occupations and places of residence. In thc case of firms the actual signature, the nature of the occupation, and place of residence of each member of the firm must be given. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank payable to the order of the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, equal to ten per cent (10 p. c.) of the amount of the tender, which will be forfeited if the person tendering decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or fail to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned. The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, R. C. DESROCHERS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, August 8, 1912. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement if they insert it without authority from the Department.—23963. aug 17 aug 31 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Industrial School for Girls SEALED TENDERS, superscribed "1 for industrial School for Girls," will ll ceived by the Hon. the Minister of M Works up to 12 o'clock noon of Monda! day of September, 1912, for the erectiol completion of an industrial school for gl Plans, specifications, contract, and fori tender may be seen at the offices of the| ernment Agents, Vancouver and New minster, and the Department of Public Victoria. Intending tenderers can, by applying undersigned, obtain a set of the dr*| and specifications for the sum of twenj (25) dollars. Each proposal must be accompanied accepted bank cheque or certificate of d on a chartered bank of Canada, mad| able to the Hon. the Minister of Works, for a sum equivalent to 10 pel of the amount of the tender, which sil forfeited if the party tendering decll enter into contract when called uponl so, or if he fail to complete the worl tracted for. The cheques or certificaf deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will f turned to them upon the execution contract. Tenders will not be considered unlesl out on the forms supplied, signed w| actual signature of the tenderer, and in the envelopes furnished. The lowest or any tender not neq accepted. J. E. GRIFFITH, Public Works E| Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C., 14th August, 1912.I aug. 17 WATER NOTICE For a Licence to Take and Use NOTICE is hereby given thatl Theresa Campbell of Prospect Lakl District will apply for a licence to tl use 1/10 cub. ft. per second of watel Prospect Lake, Windmill Pump, and I used for domestic and irrigation^ purpl the land described as Subdivision ol Fractional Portion of Section 89, Lai trict. I This notice was posted on the grol the 15th day of August, 1912. The I tion will be filed in the office of the| Recorder at Victoria. Objections may be filed with til Water Recorder or with the ComptrJ Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, \l B. C. f ESTHER THERESA CAMPBEH Appl| aug. 24 WATER NOTICE For a License to Take and Use NOTICE is hereby given that Whitty of Metchosin District, B. C, man, will apply for a license to take one second foot of water out of Md Creek, which flows in a westerly ill through Section No. 1 and empties j Lagoon t northwest of Albert Head. I water will be used for irrigation purp| the land described as 10 acres of one, Metchosin District, and Lot 2 sion of Section 45 and part of Sectl Esciuimalt District. 1 1 his notice was posted on the grol the 6th August, 1912. The applicati| be filed in the office of the Water ~ at Victoria, B. C. Objections may be filed with the saicl Recorder or with the Comptroller ofl Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria! WILLIAM WHITTY, Applicant! Per Edward C. Hart, A| aug. 10 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT TAKE notice that I, James Cartmel,' of Victoria, B.C., intend to apply to pj the following described lands:—Comnj at a post planted on the shore of f Island, about ten chains distant fro eastern end of Maud Island in a north-i direction; thence north sixty chains; west forty chains more or less to a pd the shore of the Seymour Narrows; 1 south and east following the coast line 1 point of commencement, containing 240I more or less. Dated July 15th, 1912. JAMES CARTlif july 20 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT*! District of Sayward TAKE NOTICE that Margaret Dawl Toronto, Ont., Married Woman, inte| apply for permission to purchase the ing described lands: Commencing at I planted three and a half miles south-! the mouth of Bear River and thencf 50 chains; thence north 60 chains; west 20 chains; thence south 30 chains;( west 30 chains; thence south 30 cha point of commencement, containing 2i<j Dated this 9U1 day of May. 1012. MARGARET DAWSON. _ A. G. Sivell, A| june 29 VICTORIA LAND DIST _CT| District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that I, J. Simon | ol Victoria, B. C, occupation Broker, to apply for permission to purchase lowing described lands:—Commencind post planted on south end of a small] in mouth of "Long Bay," Okishollo C| thence meandering said Island to con ment, containing about _ acres. Dated June 23, 1012. SIMON METTLER. _ Morton S. Jones, A| july 20 CANCELLATION OF RESERV NOTICE is hereby given that thel established by notice dated 5th Tulyf and published in the British Columbia I of the 13th July, 1911, is cancelled! far as same relates to Lot 2911, Grl New Wertminster District, situated of bier Island, in order that the sale of tl Lot 2911 bc made to Fred. P. Murray] ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of l.| 1 ands Department, Victoria, B. C, 18th May, 1912. may 25 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 Correspondence ROTECTION AGAINST PHOID FEVER TY- r Provincial Board of Health, August 24th, 1912. Editor of The Week: Dwing to the prevalence of Ty- d Fever in many parts of the minion of Canada, the attention of eneral public is called to the pro- tion afforded to this disease by the dilation of Typhoid Vaccine, he vaccine may be injected by a tor, or in the case of a doctor not g at hand, a trained nurse could y out the procedure. The first in- ion of vaccine, amounting to a drops of a sterile liquid intro- ,ed under the skin, is followed in days' time by a larger injection, for greater security a third may jiven ten days after the second, few hours after the first injec- a little headache and slight ma- may be experienced, with ten- less about the point of inocula- This is seldom sufficient to a man to stop his wark, as by lext morning he usually feels as as usual. After the second and injections no reaction is pro- the person seldom experienc- tny discomfort whatever. Js significant that many large em- rs of labour have gone into this ;_ct deeply, with gratifying results, sties having shown that of those erly inoculated practically none taken typhoid within a year, and ection is probably afforded for a lh longer period. ilis method should appeal espc- jy to friendly societies and labour ns who pay benefits to their sick libers. phoid Vaccine may be obtained application to the Provincial d of Health, or from drug-stores. W. BAPTY, Acting Secretary. [Modern and Fancy Dancing popular feature of the approach- J'winter season should be the Fancy licing classes which will be held I Mrs. Charles Jackson and her Ighter, recent arrivals in Victoria In Winnipeg. Mrs. Jackson, who |i native of Hull( England, came Canada to join relatives in Winni- and while in the Prairie Capital [ducted dancing classes with con- |:uous success. She numbered in clientele many ladies who were Id to be coached for Court present- Itn at Ottawa and made a name for [self by her original fancy dancing, ■which she may be said to make Ipecialty. Historic dancing and the |y English graces, which were such jelegant feature of by-gone days, also included amongst the arts I teaches. Armed with the highest Jentials from Winnipeg, Mrs. Icson has sought the milder climate of the Coast and will be pleased to receive pupils at her studio, 402 Chester Avenue, Victoria, B. C. It should be needless to say that in addition to the specialties mentioned above, Mrs. Jackson and her daughter give instruction in the more ordinary form of the art Terpsichorean. "Whitaker" The name Whitaker has become world-famous, ever since Joseph Whitaker, F.S.A., published his first Almanack in 1868, and the name is now known wherever English is spoken. The work sells in this country and in every part of the civilized globe. Let a discussion arise between disputants, and as a matter of course the final arbitrament will be left to "Whitaker." Like numerous other English concerns, the Whitakers have only recently realised the importance of accommodating their wares to the needs of the market outside the British Isles. Their Almanack has sold here for years, but it was a purely British edition with a quantity of detail possessing little interest to anyone outside the United Kingdom. This year witnesses a revolution. The Whitakers have now prepared an absolutely world-wide edition of their famous work, which they have called "The International Whitaker." It opens with the Universe and proceeds with the Earth, whicli is treated in all its quarters. Each Nation is dealt with on uniform lines, and a mass of information, with exhaustive details, is now provided in an extraordinarily handy and convenient form. It is the book for Canada. It is the book for every country. Character by Handwriting ' H. P. E„ FENELON FALLS, ONTARIO —Here we have egotism, jealousy and self esteem. Sensitive, with decidedly artistic talents, and with good taste in social and other matters. Bright, cheerful, fond of fun; a pleasant companion. Temper inclined to be sullen, but well controlled. Ambitious, clever, would do well if greater powers of application were shown. Honourable in most matters. Impulsive, hasty, apt to be careless and unobservant, too intent on personal aims and ideas. Affectionate and capable of great self sacrifice on occasion. A lack of moral and mental stability is indicated. ARTHUR—Yours is an uncommon character and one which may get you some hard knocks. However, I will not dwell on this. Affectionate, careful, precise and self-opinionated, you should make a good teacher or parson. The speculative element is absent from your character, but you have acquisitiveness and some idea of money values. Artistic feeling is evident and you are sensitive in some few things, dress, music, books; but obstinacy, pride, and self-will are all marked. You should excel at music and be fond of literature. As your lights go you are honourable and you do all for the best. You are neither cruel nor malicious, and your sense of justice is fair. TAU. NOT WHAT HE MEANT A Missionary writes from the Fiji Islands as follows: "Our small force of brethren seem to be absolutely unable to cope with the distress which prevails in this dark and benighted land. Many of the natives are starving for food. Please send a few more missionaries." Get it at Bowes' and Be Safe The Convenience of having a "Thermos" Food Jar in the house can hardly be overestimated. There are a dozen ways in which this modern home help can be used to lighten labour and banish care. It keeps the food just as you would have it kept. Spend $1.50 today on A "THERMOS" FOOD JAR Cyrus H. Bowes Chemist 1228 Government Street Tels. 425 and 450 Did You Ever Try Our Caramels? Like the rest of our candies, they are noted for their quality and freshness Don't Pass Us By Palace of Sweets 1013 Government St. Victoria, B. C. mch 9 sept 9 The Courtenay Ladies' Courtenay, Vancouver Island Terms Begins MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 33RD Full Curriculum and Games Principals: Mrs. Hardy and Miss Glenny (from Cheltenham Ladies' College, England) Turkish Baths Under New Management Massage and Chrispody Specialties Lady Masseuse in attendance Baths open from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Phone 1856 831 Fort St. Westholme Grill The Cosiest and Coolest Grill on the Pacific Coast. Guests are assured of a hearty welcome—the best of cooking—quick and pleasant service. An assortment of Wines and Liquors unequalled. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 1912 Orchestra 6.15 to 7.30—9 to 11 MENU A LA CARTE Celery 25 Olives 20 Almonds 20 Green Onions 10 Scotch Relish 25 CANAPE Caviar 25 Pate de Foie Gras 25 Tuni Fish 25 Anchovy 25 Canape Lorenzo 50 SHELL FISH Olympia Oyster Cocktail 35 Eastern Oysters on Shell 40 Little Neck Clams on Shell 40 Crab Cocktail 25 Dungess Crab: Half 25, Whole 40 SOUPS READY Consomme Mozart 20 Chicken Broth with Rice 15 Boston Clam Chowder 15 Puree of Tomato Florida 15 SOUPS TO ORDER—5 minutes Eastern Stew Double Cream 50 Barszcz a la Cracovienne 25 Tomato Bouillon 20 Clam Broth with Whipped Cream 25 Cream of Tomato 20 FISH Supreme of Flounder Marguery 50 Tenderloin of Sole Colbert 40 Boiled Smoked Halibut Drawn Butter 40 Finan Haddie Grille 40 Smelts Saute Doria 45 Filet of Red Snapper Orly 40 Broiled King Salmon on Steak Mirabeau 45 Norwegian Mackerel Steamed Potatoes 40 ENTREES Poached Eggs Benedictine 45 Hungarian Goulash with Spatsen 40 Braised Shoulder of Lamb Potatoes Delmonico 45 Sweetbreads with Green Peppers a la Wiegel 75 Breaded Lamb Chops Stuflfed Tomatoes 45 Eminence of Chicken a la Chaffing Dish 75 Crab Meat Cutlets Victoria 50 ENTREES TO ORDER—From 5 to 15 minutes Chicken Livers Brochette 50 Planchet Sirloin Steak Westholme $1.00 Rack of Lamb Casserole Bouchere: For one 75; for two $1.25 Whole Squab Chicken Casserole with Vegetables $1.25 Stuffed Tomatoes au Duxelle 25 Stuffed Green Peppers 25 ROASTS Half Roast Milk Fed Chicken Stewed Plums: Half 65; Whole $1.25 Prime Ribs au Jus Yorkshire Pudding 45; Extra Cut 75 Roast Young Island Goose German Apple Dressing 75 VEGETABLES French Artichokes Hot or Cold 35 New Peas 25 Haricot Panashe 20 New Wax Beans 15 Fresh Corn on Cob 25 Fresh Spinach au Naturelle 15 SALADS Head Lettuce 30 Tomato 35 Cucumber 25 Lettuce and Tomato 35 DESSERT Vanilla Parfait 25 Peach Melba 25 Chocolate Eclair 10 Nuts and Raisins 25 Tapioca Custard 10 Vanilla Sago Ice Cream 20 Parfait d'Annanas 35 Cabinet Pudding 10 Iced Canteloupe: Half 15, Whole 25 PIES Mince 10 Green Apple 10 Lemon Cream 10 Raspberry 15 Banana 10 CHEESE (Per Person) Camenbert Elite 25 Roquefort 25 Gorgonzola 25 Coffee per Pot 20 Tea per Pot 20 Demitasse 10 Combination 50 Assorted Fruits 25 Cup Custard 10 apt 20 oct JO JAMES BUCHANAN & CO., by Royal Appointment Purveyors to H. M. King George the V. and the Royal Household. Distillers of the popular "Black & White" Scotch Whisky Unsurpassed in Purity, Age and Flavor All Dealers VICTORIA COUNTRY CLUB, LTD. Annual Race Meeting At the Willows Track Sept. 14 to Oct. 5,1912 6 Races Daily 6 Every Afternoon, 2.30 Rain or Shine Geo. A. Fraser, Manager R. F. Leighton, Racing Secretary 10 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 Dr. Loenholm and his son are camping at Cowichan Lake. * * * Mrs. G. V. Strong has returned from Vancouver. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Craddock-Simpson are guests at the "Glensliiel Inn." * * * Miss Blakemore has been visiting Mrs. Marcon in New Westminster. * * * Mr. W. P. Dickson was in Vancouver during the week. * * * Mrs. Love has left to visit friends in Winnipeg. * * « Mrs. George Johnston and child have returned home from a visit to Mrs. Robert Barclay at Westholme. * * * Mrs. Keith Wilson and son are the guests of Mrs. E. H. King, Courtenay Street. * * * The engagement is announced of Miss Amy Dudley Flint and Mr. F. C. Pauline. * * * The Misses Monteith and Mrs. Berkeley Monteith are home from Cowichan Lake. * * * Mrs. R. G. Monteith has been ■spending the week with Mrs. Rundle- ■Nelson, at her Pender Island camp. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wilmot, Vancouver, have came over to Victoria •for a month's holiday. * * * j Lady McBride left for Toronto during the week to place one of her daughters at school there. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Bickers and child are at the Strathcona Hotel, •Shawnigan Lake. I Miss Bowron has returned from a holiday in the Upper Country. * * * Miss Isabel Pears, who has been the guest of Mrs. P. At. Irving, has returned to her home in Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Eberts and family left on Wednesday to spend a few weeks at Cowichan Lake. Miss Ethel Rhodes has been a visitor for her health to the Sol Due Hot Springs. * * * Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Harvey are back in Victoria and staying at the "Angela." * * * Captain J. W. Troup has returned from a trip to Skagway on the "Princess Sophia." * * * Mr. L. A. Knox, Quamichan Lake, was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Muskett at their camp at Esquimalt. Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Little and Miss Lucy Little have returned home from Shawnigan Lake, where they were the guests of Col. and Mrs. E. G. Prior. * * * Mrs. George McCurdy and baby daughter came over from Vancouver for the wedding of Mr. Jack Heyland and Miss Kathleen Flint. * * * Mrs. de Noe Walker and children have returned from Bella Coola, where they have been visiting friends for the last couple of months. * * * Mrs. J. D. Helmcken, with Miss Ethel Helmcken and Master John Helmcken, expect to leave for Toronto tomorrow, where the latter is going to attend the Upper Canada College. I Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hay of Vancouver, who have been rusticating at the "Riverside Inn," Cowichan Lake, passed through Victoria during the week on their way home. Mr. Fred Rome of the staff of the Imperial Bank of Canada, has been transferred to the branch at Cranbrook. He left Victoria on Monday night. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Harry Good and family of Nanaimo, made a hurried visit to Victoria recently. They have been cruising about the local waters in their power boat. * * * Miss Page left on Monday night for Vancouver and will stay with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Finch-Page, North Vancouver. * * # - Mrs. Kenneth Gillespie, Cowichan Lake, was visiting her mother, Mrs. Marboeuf, Government street, during the past week. * * * Miss Criddle started from here on Tuesday on a tour round the world via the Orient. She left on the Awa Maru of the N. Y. K. line. * * * Very Rev. the Dean of Columbia and Mrs. Doull and family are expected back in Victoria about the nth of September. Among the return-trip passengers to Stewart on Monday by the "Prince George" were Mr. F. C. Gamble, Mrs. G. A. Keefer, Mrs. Sankey, and Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Robertson. The Rev. T. W. Gladstone and Mrs. Gladstone and Mr. J. Wellington Dowler have returned to Victoria from an enjoyable holiday spent at the Carmen-Williamson Hotel at Ful ford Harbour, South Salt Spring Island. * * * The Misses Kelly, West Bay, were hostesses on Tuesday afternoon at a stocking shower given for Miss Marguerite Rickeby, who is to be married next week to Mr. Clute of New Westminster. Among the guests were the Misses Rickaby, Messrs. Garrett, Haggerty, Wolfenden, Fraser, Hall, Munsey, Angus, McQuade, Lens, Goodacre, Garden, McB. Smith and Leiser. Miss Nora Lugrin gave a jolly luncheon and tea cud shower on Thursday for Miss "Pansy" Robson, whose marriage to Mr. Walter Crompton takes place shortly. There were present Miss Robson, the Misses Nellie, Louise and Nora Lugrin, Miss Bertha Morley, Miss Beatrice Fort, Miss Sybil Baugh-Allen and Miss Green. A quiet wedding was solemnized on Wednesday morning at 7.45 at St. Janies Church of Mr. John Rowley Heyland and Miss Kathleen Dudley Flint, both of this city. The Rev. J. H. S. Sweet, the rector of the parish, performed the ceremony. The bridesmaid was Miss Amy Flint, ancl the groom was supported by Mr. F. C. Pauline. The honeymoon is to be spent in Southern California. Mrs. Joseph Hunter, "Birdcage Walk," was the hostess at a largely attended "at home" on Friday afternoon last, given in honour of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Douglas Hunter and Mrs. C. B. Hunt of London, Ont., mother of Mrs. Hunter, jr. Among the many guests were noticed Mrs. Paterson, Lady McBride, Mrs. Eberts, Mrs. Bowser, Miss Bowser (Vancouver), Mrs. H. E. Young, Miss Paterson (Vancouver), Mrs. Angus, Miss Amy Angus, Miss Allen (England), Mrs. Rendal, Mrs. J. Irving, Mrs. Mrs. Weston, Mrs. Keith Wilson, Miss Wilson, Mrs. Spratt, Mrs. Raymur, Miss Davida Raymur, Mrs. Phillipps, Mrs. Heyland, Mrs. Arbuthnot, Miss Arbuthnot, Mrs. Beasley, Mrs. Bridgman, Mrs. Bechtel, Mrs. H. R. Beaven, Mrs. Blackwood, Mrs. Payne, Miss Blackwood, Mrs. Charles, Mrs. King, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Rome, Miss Rome, Mrs. Blaiklock, Mrs. Home, Mrs. McNaughton Jones, the Misses Carr, Mrs. Kitto, the Misses Kitto, Mrs. Flumerfelt, Miss Dawson, Mrs. Devereux, the Misses Devereux, Mrs. Church, Mr. Cleland, Mrs. Rea, Mrs. Donald, Miss Drake, Mrs. Erb, Mrs. W. J. McDonald, Miss McDonald, Mrs. McDowell, Mil McDowell, the Misses Pitts, Mrs. T| ly, Mrs. J. H. Todd, Mrs. ScrivC Mrs. Rithet, Mrs. I. W. Powell, Ml W. H. Langley, Mrs. Rust, Mrs. PJ gott, Mrs. McB. Smith, Mrs. LennJ Mrs. Lawson, the Misses Lawson a| many others. * Of Interest to Ladiesl The ladies of Victoria have alwl been noted for their smart and w^ dressed appearance, and on this count will hail with delight the ne of the opening of a new emporil to cater to their needs. The Mis| Dykes & Eddington, who have been for some time associated Messrs. Finch & Finch, have staH business on their own account at | Yates Street, where they make a cialty of ladies' suits, gowns, co' dresses and blouses. The new s% is furnished with simplicity and ta, and to the mere man presents a nj attractive appearance with its gil and white colour scheme whicii carried out in the French fi'ti rooms as well as in the main poq of the store. The proprietors, both had an extensive experienc this line in London, England, bt| joining Messrs. Finch & Finch, secured the services of Miss who enjoyed an enviable reputl as fitter in the "White House,f long the Government Street quarters of Messrs. Young SI No. 728 Yates Street is well wol visit and its opening will undoul ly mark the commencement of a| era in "my lady.'s" calendar. ChAS.PEMY, AfffA THEKSTOrmmHINGl IN THE HMT Or THE tlTT ] 1135 tosWiTnBffl_-50SAHPtf fi Provincial Exhibition Victoria Fair & Horse Show September 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1912 Agricultural, Horticultural, Industrial and Mining Exhibits Five Days Harness and Running Races Acrobatic Performances Live Stock Parade Daily Dog and Cat Show Admission 50 Cents Children 25 Cents GEORGE SANGSTER, Secretary Law Chambers, Victoria, B. C. — #— P. O. Box 705 and refinement are revealed b\ the careful judgment with whicf they select their toilet requisites! To these Vinolia Soap appeal! by reason of its high quality] its delicate and delightful fragrance, its purity, and it( soft and refreshing action upoi the skin. Nothing quite likd it has been produced before) The distinctive charm ol Vinolia Soap has to b< experienced to be understood! 124 THE SOAP OF DISTINCTION Vinolia Toilet Soaps can be obtained fron all druggists and stores. mn_w^-m_vm_mm_n^__-_t_^e^_m>_wmrm nmmrmt'mmm- THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 11 VSotto Voce" The Week's Rumours and Humours (By The Hornet) liat the Western Union Telegraph lpany are abreast of the times and provided their messenger boys uniforms. liat other companies in the same |of business might well follow this lent example. |at with a singular unanimity the daily papers for some days |ined from congratulating Esqui- on its newly installed water tf- * * * lat people in Esquimalt say "the It's line." kt in Goldstream water they |the simon pure article. It dying is an expensive business Itoria and cemetery lots are feel- |e effects of the real estate boom. * * * It the purchase of an expensive | site should entitle the corpse Dinfortable ride. * * * at present many of the sites |most inaccessible and the ap- to them entails unnecessary lenience. * * * It in many towns special care is bd to the cemetery, as the in- Ints are unable to look after it lelves. * * * It the condition of the roads and in Ross Bay Cemetery are a and a disgrace. |t funds are being solicited for iiacing of the new Regiment. * * * Jt public spirited citizens have Icellent opportunity of living up pir character. * * * Lt if everybody wcre to chip in bit, there would be money to I * * * It it is to be hoped that every- |s business will not be nobody's. This Spaee [Reserved for The Commonwealth/'where I Good Clothes leome from- "Hoberlin Clothes" That on the whole it is just as well that the ordinary linotype is unable to cast accents for French words. * * * That this inability prevents many editors from making mistakes. * * * That the police might keep an ear open for the small boys who are using "fire" sirens on their bicycles. * 5|* Ht That there used to be a law prohibiting any person other than the lire chief and his assistants from using such sirens. * * » That it is not impossible that this law is still in existence—even though it be not in effect. * * * That Mr. Raymur's denial was welcome, and came none too soon. * * * That it should not have been necessary for "a weekly publication to give currency" to an "absurd" rumour, in order to have it officially contradicted. That many people who knew no better took the rumour for truth, and were revolted. * * * That "chinks" in the walls of the reservoir were responsible for the leaks which were so difficult to repair. That all's well that ends well and "Hornet" is glad that there is no mourning in Chinatown. * * * That there is a strong possibility that the Chief of Police will be presented with an automobile in 1920 as a reward for patience. * * * That in any other city he would have had one long ago, when once the proposition had been mooted. * * * That it really seems as though something will really be doing in the swimming-bath line. * * * That if we do have a swimming- bath it is to be hoped that no petty economies will be allowed to intervene. * * * That anything which is worth doing at al! is worth doing well, and Victoria is entitled to have the best swimming-bath on the Continent. * * * That President E. J. Chamberlin would find plenty of men in need of a job right here in Victoria. * * * That instead of whining about the scarcity of labour he and his Company might see what they can do tc transport the aliens already in the country to the places where they are wanted. * * * That many men have entered Canada in order to do railway work, who have never set eyes on a Cana dian train. * * * That Victoria and Vancouver could gladly spare a large assortment of un desirable foreigners for the G. T. P. railway camps. * * * That most decent people are feel ing particularly glad that they were not born on the Mainland South of the 49th parallel. * * * That it must be rotten to feel disgraced. * * * That there are lots of men and women in the United States who do feel disgraced—all power to their elbow. That our cousins as a nation must not be blamed for the political amenities of their representatives. * * * That Mr. Borden "handed out the right kind of dope" to the Suffragette deputation. That Canada is not to be intimidated by the threats of the militant Suffragettes. * * * That to tell the truth she would much prefer their giving their whole attention to the less fortunate dominions of Australia and New Zealand. * * * That Victoria will be sorry to lose the Allen Players, whose engagements terminates this week. Correspondence The Week aceepts no responsibility for the views expressed by its correspondents. Communications will bc inserted whether signed by the real name of the writer or a nom de plume, but the writer's name and address must be given to thc Editor as an evidence of bona fides. In no case will it be divulged without consent. A LETTER FROM BISHOP MACDONALD (The following letter appeared in the Colonist of the 25th inst. We are reprinting it by request in order that all readers of The Week who saw Mr. Scott's letter in our issue of the 24th may have an opportunity of reading rhe Bishop's reply. Ed. Week.] Victoria, B.C., Aug. 24, 1912. Sir,—f am loth to remain a whole week under the ugly imputation cast upon me by Mr. J. C. Scott in today's issue of The Week of this city. This is my excuse for seeking the hospitality of your columns, f wish to say at the outset that I do not altogether blame Mr. Scott. The facts, so far as he knows them, have an ugly look, but I am going to tell the people of Victoria a straight story, and f know that they will believe me. When the number of The Orphans' Friend for August, 1909, appeared I was out of the city and up the Island on a confirmation tour. Almost immediately on my return I left Victoria to take part in the First Plenary Council of Quebec, and did not return till late November. The article on "Education," which contains the passage quoted by Mr. Scott, I either did not read at all or only glanced at. At any rate it made no impression on my mind. When my attention was called to what purported to be a statement drawn from it by a writer in The Week for August 10, I at once turned up the files of The Orphans' Friend and read the article on "Education" till I came to the words "forgetful of the dangers to which faith and morals are exposed in those schools," which I took to be the foundation for the statement above referred to. Now Mr. Scott points out that at the close of the long and somewhat involved sentence from which the above quoted words are taken, there is to be found the very expression whicii the writer in The Week coniplains of, viz.: "exposing them," i. e. Catholic children, "to eternal perdition." And he charges me with "resorting to a Jesuitical subterfuge to prevent the Roman Catholic church being placed in a very unfavourable light before the people of this city." I can only say in self defence that I have told the simple truth above, and that I hate quibbling and prevarication, and subterfuge, as much, I hope, as any man. I will say further, on behalf of my friends, the Fathers of the So ciety of Jesus, that they hate the same quite as much as Mr. Scott or any of his friends does. I do not recognize Mr. Scott's right to catechize me, but I will go thus far in the way of answering him. I am not the editor of The Orphans' Friend and am not personally responsible for its utterances. But if it puts forward editorially a statement that reflects on the people of this city, or any section of the people of this city, f shall consider it my duty to get the editor to withdraw that statement and to apologize for it. I am glad of this correspondence because of the opportunity it gives me to say this publicly. If the statement quoted by Mr. Scott can fairly be construed to cast a reflection on the morality of the public schools of this city, I here and now take occasion to repudiate it. (Continued on Page 12) Blue Printing Maps Draughting Surveyors' Instruments and Drawing Office Supplies Electric Blue Print & Map Company 214 Central Bldg., View Street Phone 1534 Victoria, B. C. SPENCE, DOHERTY & CO. HATTERS AND FURNISHERS "To Men Who Care" \ VV>AO Your Fall Hat Count. ♦'*'*' Select it with the same discrimination as you would bring to the choice of a suit. The Autumn styles are rich in variety. The new Brushups suit some men well. The Silk Finishes, Scratch Velours, Pure Beavers and Velours make up a list that is sure to include your particular hat. We can help you to decide right, whether you spend $3 or $15. Complete stock just opened. Have yours for Sunday. SPENCE, DOHERTY & CO. 1216 DOUGLAS ST. VICTORIA, B. C. 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On tables supplied from Kirkham's, you KNOW that each dish is pure, fresh and wholesome, and not only that, you will find, on such tables, many imported delicacies which could have been obtained only at 741. Suggestions for Today Mackerel in Tomato Sauce, packed in Scotland, 2 tins for 35c Sardines in Tomato Sauce, 2 tins 25c Soused Herrings, per tin ioc Krinkle Corn Flakes, 3 packets 25c Washington Coffee, made in a moment, tins 35c Stone's Pure Lime Juice, large bottle 35c Three bottles for $1.00 H. 0. Kirkham & Co., Ltd. 741, 743, 745 Fort Street Grocery Store Butcher Shop Liquor Stort Tels. 17% 179 Tel. 8678 Tel. »677 The Union Steamship Company, Ltd. of B.C. S. S. CAMOSUN for Prince Rupert and Granby Bay every Tueaday. S. S. CHELOHSIN for Skeena River, Prince Rupert, Naai, Port Simpson, and Stewart, every Saturday. THE BOSCOWITZ STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. S.S. VENTURE for Campbell River, Hardy Bay, Rivera Inlet, Namu, Ocean Falls, Bella Coola, Bella Bella, every Wednesday. S. S. VADSO for Skeena River, Prince Rupert, Naas, every two weeks. JOHN BARNSLEY, Agent, Phone 1925 1003 Government Street may 8 (S) 00119 12 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1912 Correspondence (Continued from Page ii) For my own part, however, 1 do not think it can or ought so to be construed, and I feel sure it was not meant to cast such reflection. The meaning of the writer in The Orphans' Friend for August, 1909, as I understand it, is this: We Catholics hold that loss of faith leads to eternal perdition, and that to be lukewarm in the practice of one's religion is to run a grave risk of losing one's soul. We hold at the same time that Catholic children who frequent the public schools are liable to lose the faith, or at least to grow lukewarm in the practice of it, not because of the positive evil influence of those schools, as much as that our children do not there get the training in faith and conduct, that they need to safeguard the faith and to form Christian character. In conclusion, I wish to remind Mr. Scott and his friends that they owe the public some explanation of how they came to put forward as extracts from a "papal encyclical of Pope Pius IX., December 8, 1864," statements whicii are not contained in that or any other papal encyclical. ALEXANDER MACDONALD. Bishop of Victoria. FOR THE MOTHERLAND To the Editor of The Week: Dear Sir,—The letter of "Property Owner" in reply to mine of thc ioth inst., is beyond contempt and I sincerely hope that British Columbia contains a no more sordid, poor spirited creature than this same "Property Owner" shows himself to be. Still, he deserves some reply and if you will allow me f should like to point out the absolute and utter error of his ways to this benighted person. In the first place "Property Owner" is hy his nom de plume an owner of pro perty. Very good. Now how is he able to keep possession of that property? By the law of course. And how does the law do this? By its powers. And what are its powers? Police and soldiers. "Property Owner" would be one of the first to invoke the law should he be threatened with the loss of his property. It ill behooves him, therefore, to sneer at the power behind the law. But there is another side: "Property Owner" no doubt owns real estate. This is not the only kind of property—there are goods and chattels, horses and cattle and many other kinds and besides these, and what some amongst us value far more,— are liberty, freedom, justice, the right to our own particular religion, and our own mother tongue. All of these we value, and should be prepared to resist to the uttermost any attempt to deprive us of them. I will not argue with "Property Owner" as to the cost of the scheme I ventured to formulate, but I would say that assuming the initial outlay was $1,224,000: If this amount were spread over live years the total per annum, plus interest, would be only $26,000, and assuming a fortnight's drill for the whole body at a cost of $1.50 per man per day, we have another sum of $422,400, making a total sum of $448,400 per annum, say $500,- 000 in round figures. Assuming that the province paid half this sum, the Dominion the balance, the annual charge to the B. C. taxpayers would be $250,000, whicii is equivalent to the sum of one-tenth of a cent per acre over the whole province. The lamentable ignorance displayed by "Property Owner" when he stated that "If you don't quarrel how can you be attacked," shows how dangerous it is to give such an ignorant person a vote, which I presume he lias. I would ask "Property Owner" how about Spain and the United States? Austria and Herzegovina? Turkey and Italy? Now I will be perfectly plain with "Property Owner." I fear war between the British Empire and a great European Power and it is because of this fear that I wrote my first letter. We are in the Empire, of the Empire, and it is our duty as citizens to prepare for all emergencies. As we share the benefits of British rule so must we take up the burden too when called upon. "Property Owner's" sneer about the Motherland's lack of care and attention is beneath contempt, being grossly inaccurate and undeserved. In conclusion, I can only hope "Property Owner" will prove a man when the day does come and that he may eventually be led by the inspiration of nobler minds to do his duty to that great Empire of whicii he is at present such an ignoble citizen. Yours faithfully, IMPERIALIST. FOR THE MOTHERLAND Victoria, B.C., Aug. 28, 1912. To the Editor of The Week: Dear Sir,—There is evidently a dawning estrangement between your worthy correspondent, "Property Owner," and his far-away, aged "mother." He states, in so many words, that she can mind her own business and he will mind his. And this, amongst her numerous cares and anxieties for the welfare of her far- flung family, etc. "Property Owner" is not unlike a person who had been allowed to slide in early youth and was over-indulged with too many "all- day-suckers," and no whopping, which tends to breed contempt. Your coldly calculating correspondent has figured out the oost of an army for wealthy Canada, that has so much to protect against neighbours who stepped over the line upon one occasion, without provocation,—and are now tearing up Treaties. Could "Property Owner" be induced to spare a little time from his minute and cold-blooded calculations, to ask himself why "no one will ever attack us," granting that he is right? The answer is, because England is behind, and not asleep. That "mother" who would not (and never did) only sordidly count the cost if Canada were in trouble. He (Property Owner) "don't want any such ideas" as an army for Canada. If you "don't quarrel how can you be attacked?" says Property Owner. But is he equally cock-sure someone else may not want to pick a quarrel with Canada, if she was found unprepared to put up a fight; and with strained relations between her and the good old "mother"? Ihave not the least idea who your correspondent is, and I do not say he is a naturalized American, who came when he had realized the fatness of the land; but his want of patriotism looks uncommonly like it. B. C. FAIR TRADE Saltcoats, Sask., August 23rd, 1912. To the Editor of the Correspondence Department of The Week: Sir,—My attention has been drawn to an editorial "Free Trade," in your issue of August 17th, and I request space to take issue with the entire article as being one not having due regard to community interests or fair argument. In concluding said editorial you say: "No sane man, whether Liberal or Conservative, now questions the wisdom of the national policy which is one of protection and with the systematic introduction of which in 1878 Canada commenced her era of industrial prosperity." From corporation interests, from political - dual - party - exigency, and from a protected manufacturer's aspect, where he is putting at least four or five dollars of the consuming peoples' money into his private pocket for every dollar the tariff puts into the national treasury, possibly it looks good financial prosperity to the preferred classes of Canada's favoured business and political interests; likewise to editors who obtj from our dual - party - protection| Liberals - and - Conservative - adn istr'ations huge advertising amountl From Labour, either skilled or f skilled, the protectionist policy isl consistent. One great part of thel tional policy is a direct immigral policy that is costing the couf from three-quarters to a million lars per year of the people's md bringing in no small element of a I less class, and many undesirables I quite a percentage of criminals. Il labour look at it as a wise policy?! And looked at from grain grov and farmers' aspect, wherein doesl Customs Tariff Act afford any prq^ tion? Please name which schedl Lastly, how long will it be before] home consumption of wheat other grains will fix the prices , fixed in the Liverpool and Mark markets? Our surplus which if creasing more rapidly than Can! population fixes the price of wll consumed in Canada, and will | tinue to do, as long as we hal surplus. Protection that doesl protect labour and agriculturT looked at from a non-partisan aj certainly does not look good to '■. men" whether they are "Liq Conservatives," or any other Anticipating your spirit of faij I will thank you to insert tl reply to your protectionist ccf porary, the Winnipeg Saturday] Yours truly, FREDERIC KIRKI-IJ Skipper of the Aerial Express—"We'| doing 300 miles an hour, and we'll seconds late in reaching Jupiter, wrong?" 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