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For Final Result in the [Ladies' Voting Contest See Page Thirteen The A British Columbia Newspaper and Review, Published at Victoria. B. 6. Hall & Walker Agents Wellington Colliery Company's Coal 1232 Gov't St. Telephone 83 /ol. IX. No. 35 Ninth Year THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 Ninth Year One Dollar Per Annum \HE CAMPAIGN — The Federal campaign of 1911 will do down to history as one of the hardest fought H most momentous since the clays of ifederation. It is not a little interesting, |l to The Week not a little gratifying, notice the trend of events and how every vindicates the opinion expressed six nths ago that the narrow issues would [tract and the broad issues expand as the fipaign wore on. Premier McBride was first public man in Canada to declare Ihis manifesto, published the same clay lthe news of the proposed Reciprocity feement was telegraphed to the Coast, grave National and Imperial issues re involved. He uttered a word of jning which re-echoed throughout the Ininion and urged those who might be phed by his manifesto to weigh well the mate consequence of a commercial |ty with the United States. For a long the Liberal leaders ignored Mr. Mc- ie's warning and side-tracked this phase lhe question. They confined themselves Irely to its economic aspect and dis- led it purely on a business basis. But In Mr. Borden took up the same line of liment as Mr. McBride and was foiled in turn by all the great speakers of [Conservative Party ancl by the Conserve press, even Sir Wilfrid Laurier had lit up ancl take notice. It is interesting lecall how the Liberal leaders first did notice. It was not by meeting the fluents of the Conservative leaders, [by taking refuge in a cry of "Disloy- claiming that they were charged being traitors ancl with seeking annex- n. It is possible that some hare- lied "spieler" may have made such a Ige but it cannot be laid at the door lie Conservative leaders or the Conserve Party. From no responsible q'uar- [loes the charge of conscious disloyalty litentional annexation proceed. But on Ipart of almost every opponent of Re- acity the view is held that Reciprocity |alculated to promote a strengthening iterest and sentiment with the United |es and a corresponding weakening of with Great Britain ancl the Empire. J not what is aimed at, but what it leads Ihich is the. crux of the question. The lervatives believe that Reciprocity leads |rds Annexation. Few of them believe Annexation would ever be reached, Ithey know how severe the wrench Id be to uproot channels of trade and lcate business when the time arrived Canada to retrace he<- steps by abro- |g Reciprocity. They have the experi- of 1866 ancl the twelve succeeding to guide them, and in their antici- |ns of trouble and difficulty, to say ling of loss are undoubtedly arguing on lund basis. During the last week |ral leaders have begun for the lirst to argue on this phase of the qucs- Tliey cannot longer afford to ignore | to treat it lightly. They see the hand- ■ on the wall, ancl filled with appre- ■lon are almost frantically endeavour- Tto prove that the misgivings of anti- [procity speakers have no foundation, probable that this issue will continue paramount till the day of the elec- Meanwhile, the case of the Conser- jes is being strengthened every clay lie outspoken admissions of the Ameri- Ipress, which is becoming more frank Is declarations in favour of "political Jn, one country ancl one flag." Mr. Iser scored a neat point in his address [road Street Hall on Wednesday night |i he said that in the course of his tra- he had discussed Reciprocity with leading Americans, and had not met i one who was not in favour of it. Cams can draw but one inference from I fact—an agreement which Americans liimotisly favour must be one out of lh they expect to derive the greater ad vantage. The opinion of Sir Donald Mann must be regarded as of the highest value in this connection; he is a life-long Liberal; a stalwart of the Liberal party and for many years an intimate friend of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Yet, in a lengthy interview which he gave to the Colonist yesterday the one thing which he emphasises is the prime necessity of cultivating the attention of Great Britain ancl securing British capital for the development of our resources. He draws an attractive picture of present conditions in Canada ancl declares in the most unqualified manner that "the good times which Canada now enjoys are largely the result of the readiness with which British capital has assisted Canada." He contracts conditions here with those in the United States which he describes as "general depression, hard times, the inability for the first time of the United States to obtain capital in the world's great market, while it is placed at Canada's disposal in unlimited quantities." He points to thousands of workers being discharged by the American railways, while we on this side are taking on more every day, ancl concludes by urging that "the best possible partnership is that which exists between Canada with a great virgin country to be developed and peopled, ancl the Home Land with the money necessary for this and surplus population for us to recruit from—a partnership based upon a sterling sentiment of kinship with ancl confidence in Canadians, from which partnership we stand to gain more and are gaining more than could be obtained under any other possible association." No stronger declaration has been made by any man of note; to the unbiased mind it is conclusive. It lifts the subject of Reciprocity above all party questions ancl makes it a National and Imperial . issue, and that is where it must ever remain. There is abundant ancl increasing evidence that the country is rapidly coming to this view of the matter. Mr. Borden and his followers are undoubtedly gaining strength. At first the most that Conservatives could hope for was a close finish; now they have reasonable expectations of victory, and when the Imperial aspect of the question is fully seized it will not be surprising if the Liberal Government meets with a "debacle." THE LOCAL CONTEST—The local contest is robbed of much of its interest by the suspicion that Mr. Templeman's seconders have practically "thrown up the sponge." There is no enthusiasm, ancl no organized effort on his behalf and in his own organ, the Victoria Times, the important'issues at stake are being handled in such a trilling manner as to rob the right of its chief interest. Mr. Templeman is at his weakest on the platform and his utterances at the Sailors' Home on the Naval situation may without exaggeration be classed as the very weakest which he has even contributed to the discussion of a public question. In spite of all that may be said to the contrary thc fact remains that Mr. Templeman has made no attempt, or, if he has, is unable to produce evidence of it, to direct the slightest attention to the claims of Victoria ancl Esquimau in the matter of Naval construction. Knowing full well the difference in the conditions on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, knowing that wages ancl material are much higher here, he was unable to secure any provision in the application for tenders which would have given the Pacilic Coast a shadow of a chance for the location of shipbuilding works. The only way iu which this could have been done would havc been by a special proviso, requiring the tenderers to give two prices and leaving it to the Government to decide which they would accept. If it is simply a question of building warships where they can bc built tlie cheapest, the Pacific Coast stands no chance whatever, but if it is a question of developing a great National and Imperial policy along National ancl Imperial lines any Government would divide the work between the two sea-boards ancl give British Columbia a chance to demonstrate that in one of the finest harbours on the British Empire, a harbour without any parallel on the Atlantic Coast, she could construct warships with steel made from native ores and smelted with native fuel. Mr. Templeman says that the Government may yet do this. In the past Mr. Templeman has told the electorate of this Province that the Government would positively do many things, none of which have materialized. It is unlikely that a promise so doubtfully expressed is any better than the more positive ones. Meanwhile, Mr. Barnard is making splendid progress with his campaign, ancl for a man who is charged by the Victoria Times with "doing nothing" at Ottawa ancl being a nonentity he has certainly turned the tables by showing that he did something at Ottawa which is likely to swamp his opponent on September 21st. Without any knowledge of the duplicity of the Dominion Government he championed the cause of working- men of British Columbia by calling attention to the constant infringements of the Alien Labour Act, whereby hundreds of men were being brought from Seattle to Victoria and the vicinity under labour contracts in violation of the Act. His complaint was based on specific information ancl was made for the purpose of urging greater vigilance on the part of the Dominion Government and their immigration officers. His complaint was received with incredulity by Mr. Mackenzie King and not one word was said of the circular issued by the Government last year ancl re-endorsed this year whereby the immigration agents were directly instructed to relax the immigration laws, at their discretion, ancl to allow aliens to come here, in violation of the provisions of the Immigration Act, for railway construction. The singular thing is that Mr. Barnard, who was charged with "not being a friend of the working-men" brought their case before the House ancl his action led to the unearthing of this circular, whilst Mr. Templeman's organ, which professes to be the friend of the working-men, is actually driven to defend the circular, and to defend the importation of alien labour in violation of the Act whilst there are scores of Canadians seeking work. Unless The Week is entirely mistaken this is the kind of Reciprocity in labour which lowers wages, and now the working-men of Victoria can take their choice, and there is little doubt that they will and make it known in an emphatic manner. PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES — If the space could bc afforded The Week would be glad to indulge in a little dissertation on the meaning and history of public thoroughfares. To cut the matter short it may be said that a public thoroughfare is a road along which lhe public have a right to pass. In most instances this road has been acquired from private property owners, either by purchase or under agreement for the sole purpose of being used hy the public. The ownership is not vested in any corporate body or organization, simply the right of user and control. Control giveh the right to excavate, level and perform certain public works upon public thoroughfares for the public benefit. This necessarily involves the whole or partial closing of roads at certain times, but it does not give thc right to close them in an arbitrary manner nor for a longer period than is necessary, nor docs it give the right to close the road for the whole width when the purpose aimed at could be just as well attained by closing half the road and still allowing the public free passage over the other half. There is nothing to justify the closing of the whole of the road instead of half of it because it will make it more convenient or more economical to construct a public work. The first ancl last consideration, according to British law ancl precedent, is to preserve the right of "user" as a thoroughfare to the last degree. This is not the view taken of the case by the City Engineer in Victoria. Time ancl again he has authorised roads and streets to be entirely closed up when it would have involved no difficulty whatever to arrange for half the street to be used. His method of handling the situation has caused immense inconvenience and loss to the citizens. Never before has a firm of contractors been allowed to assemble hundreds of tons of sand, gravel ancl other material in one huge heap, completely blocking the roadway. The Week knows of half-a-dozen instances where this has been clone and the material has not been used for several weeks afterwards. A small reserve when the actual work commenced and steady delivery thereafter would have answered the purpose just as well. It is a new system in Victoria ancl one which would not be tolerated in any other city in Canada. At the present moment our scenic route, the sea drive along Dallas Road, is closed by order of the City Engineer simply because it is a little more convenient for the contractors to place their "mixers" in the middle of the roadway than on the side, and this prohibition extends over half a mile of the road. The Week is as anxious as anyone to see the work of the street paving carried to a speedy and successful conclusion. The work seems to have fallen into the hands of a company which is able to do it excellently, but they have been granted privileges which no contracting firm has a right to expect ancl no city engineer the right to grant. When The Week argued so persistently in favour of the City Engineer being given control of his Department, it did so on the supposition that he would exercise that control with some reasonable regard for the rights of the public. So far he has failed to do so, and with less than half the paving work completed and with numerous large blocks of building in contemplation it is certainly desirable that the Council or the Streets Committee should issue a general instruction on the subject. CRICKET TOURNAMENT — The final match in the Cricket Tournament was played after the last issue of The Week went to press. Congratulations are due to the Victoria team for the splendid manner in which they vanquished their opponents and succeeded in retaining llic Championship Cup. It was expected that Seattle would make a stronger light, hut the bowling of Lou York, Sholto Gillespie and Collison was deadly, and in the end the victory was a hollow nne. The feature of the match was the splendid innings of Lou York, who for the second time during the Tournament week made lop score. The popular captain was unfortunate in his hatting and failed to make a big score in the principal matches, but he compensated for this by his excellent howling. The Committee would do well to consider whether it would not be wise to return to the old arrangement tinder which Victoria ancl Vancouver were placed in separate divisions. Interest in the Tournament eva- porated when Victoria defeated Vancouver so decisively on Wednesday. After that the best that could be hoped for was that one of the other teams would make an unexpectedly good showing in the Final, instead of which they collapsed. All the same the Tournament was very enjoyable, and the large crowds whicii turned out on lhe Jubilee grounds on Wednesday and Saturday evidenced the growing interest in this noble game. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 I have received a very interesting letter from a valued subscriber complaining of my remarks last week about the use of a Chinaman as a chauffeur. The letter does not deny the fact; indeed, it would be impossible to do so, because I have the direct evidence of several responsible citizens who have seen the family Chinaman acting as chauffeur. It all therefore comes down to a matter of, shall I say "good taste," and on that 1 hardly think there can be any difference of opinion. I imagine that most people who use motor cars in Victoria would discontinue their use if the practice of employing a domestic Chinaman as chauffeur became at all general. I am sorry that I cannot see eye to eye with my correspondent in this matter; it is simply a difference of view-point and I certainly do not think I was going too far in mentioning a well corroborated fact, especially as I suppressed the name of the employer of the Chinaman. It is perhaps the strongest corroboration of the position I took that my correspondent should have been able to identify the gentleman. I think that makes him an unconscious witness of the accuracy of my statement. * * * The day has not so long passed by that most of us cannot remember the bitter warfare waged by the male sex against the matinee hat, a warfare which ended in the complete vic- ■ tory of the men and the consequent doffiing* of the hat 'by ladies when seated in a theatre. It is only fair to say that in most cases the ladies were most reasonable and willing to oblige, when once it had been pointed out to them that their idiosyncrasies in the matter of head-gear were proving a very real nuisance and causing hardship to many men whose pleasure was spoilt and whose money was wasted owing to their being unable to see the stage. But now, "nous avons change tout cela," and the first thing a lady does when she has taken her seat is- to remove her hat. But, and it is a big "but," my friends, there is a worse thing coming. It is always possible to insist with an unreasonable woman that she remove her hat, but imagination is staggered at the thought of a man rising to request a lady to remove her hair. And yet that is what we shall soon have to do. The other night I attended a very excellent show at the New Empress Theatre, and as I was a little late in putting in an appearance I was perforce relegated to a back seat. Two rows a'heard of me sat a lady with a truly magnificent head of hair. It would be really more accurate to say that underneath a truly magnificent head of hair sat a lady. It was dressed a la Pompadour; at least I believe that is the correct term for the style of dressing which causes the hair to rise up in billows in the front and slope backwards like an inverted looking-glass. Although she was, as 1 have said above, two rows in front, and be it remembered that the floor of the New Empress is built on a slope, this hair obscured all except the corners of the stage. 1 had a fat man on my left, but good fortune was with me on the right and by stooping and leaning to starboard I was able to take in the greater part of the performance. Xow this is at present an isolated instance, though I have come jicross thc same nuisance before in a lesser degree. But what is to prevent it becoming universal? 1 believe that the custom of dressing the hair in this manner owe* its popularity to a system of inserting alien hair amongst the natural tresses, and that these additions are vulgarly known as "rats." They havc been thc subject of ridicule in all tbe comic papers and on almost every stage, but woman, lovely woman, has a soul that scorns to bc affected by ridicule and she saves ber pin-money for the pur pose of piling Ossa on Pelion, or in other words, rat upon rat. It may be a becoming fashion; that is a matter of opinion, though I think that the average male would prefer a woman to wear hair whicii was all her own. I see only one way to stop the practice and that is for some philanthropic person witb time to spare to spend a few months in compiling statistics showing where most of this false hair is procured, describing the diseases most prevalent amongst the peoples who supply it, and ending by quoting as many instances as possible of infection which has been carired by its agency. We know that the four-footed rat is one of the most pestiferous of animals and that millions of money are being spent in an endeavour to exterminate the breed. There are many who think that the metaphorical rat is likewise a source of danger as well as a positive nuisance. * He * I trust that readers of The Week will peruse with care a letter which appears in the current issue, especially that portion of it referring to the vandalism taking place on Beacon Hill. I have raised my voice in the past against the idea of destroying the natural beauties of the Park in order to lay out more grounds in set beds and staid walks. The beauty of Beacon Hill has always lain in the abandon of its scenery. Enough has been cleared around the lake to form a pretty space where people may sit to hear the band; the rest should be left to Nature. I foresee the day coming when the broom will only be allowed to flourish under the supervision of a park gardener, who will have orders to clip it into eccentric patterns to suit the taste of the powers who are then to be. * * * It is not often that I take a trip out to the Gorge Park. It is too popular a place of amusement for a true lover of the "dolce far niente," and I hate having to return on a crowded car. But a week ago I had occasion to run down there in the morning and on my way took note of the cavernous ditcn which extends along the Craigflower road waiting for the insertion of the Esquimalt Waterworks' pipes. I thought at the time that it looked somewhat dangerous, and consequently I was not surprised to read in the morning paper this week that a man had been found in a semi-unconscious condition in the bottom of the ditch and had been removed to the hospital. A chance companion on the car told me that the ditch had been there for an incalculable length of time and remarked that it seemed a long job. It would also seem to be a dangerous one—for the public. * * * This is an era of pageants. All over the world we hear of festivities being held in romantic spots, where the great feature is a magnificent pageant illustrating some scene or collection of scenes from history. It has struck me that Victoria is somewhat behind the times in this respect. True, we had a glorious assembly of historical groups on Coronation Day, but that was more to help the national rejoicings than to emphasize any particular historical episode. I have an idea which I am sure will prove a popular one. I propose that Victoria produces an allegorical pageant illustrating either the escape of Ulysses from the twin perils of Scylla and Charyb- dis or the journey of Christian through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, as set forth by John Bunyan. I choose these two subjects because we have such a magnificent natural setting in the shape of Broad Street as it is at present between Fort ancl View Streets. What with the packing cases, kitchen stoves, weighing machines and other paraphernalia on the one side and lumber, saw-horses and gravel on the other, either of the two characters named would have as uneasy a task trying to steer his way through the various pit-falls offering, as they did through the difficulties with which their chroniclers beset them. I object to waste on principle, and it seems a pity not to make some good use of conditions as they exist today, but after all there's no hurry, because in all probability the conditions will be much the same twelve months hence. There is about as much "hustle" in Victoria as there is in the O^rx rtou^yr. WITTY ADVICE A witty Dublin barrister was consulted by a physician as to calling out a man who had insulted him. "Take my advice," said the lawyer, "and instead of calling him out get him to call you in and get your revenge that way. It will be more secure and certain." Don't Miss Reading the Story "A MUNIFICENT GIFT" In the Next Issue of The Week on September 9th $20.00 IN GOLD Offered for the Solution of its Unique and Interesting Puzzle WATCH FOR IT! Ten Miles of Cellars The "Caves" or Cellars, hewn out of solid rock on both sides of which G. H. Mumm & Co. store their champagne aggregate over ten miles in length. These caves are not only famous for their great size, but for keeping thc wine at a cool and even temperature. G. H. Mumm & Co. have an uncheangeable rule to use only grapes of the finest vineyards, and thereby give fullest value for the cost of their Champagnes—hence their superior quality, as can readily be proven by making comparisons. G. H. Mumm & Co.'s Champagne reigns supreme at every banquet. It has been rightly called "The King of Wines." Anywhere in the civilized world today there is no high class wedding banquet or prominent function complete without "Extra Dry" or "Selected Brut." Call for either at your favourite club, cafe or hotel. Your dealer can supply you with a case for home use. VICTORIA PITHER & LEISER Wholesale Distributors for B.C. VANCOUVER NELSON JAMES BUCHANAN & CO., by Royal Appointment Purveyors to H. M. King George the V and the Royal Househoi Distillers of the popular "Black & White" Scotch Whiskl Unsurpassed in Purity, Age and Flavor All Dealel Zhe SONGHEE GRDJ Is the talk of the town. Music 6.30 to 8.30 p. and 10.30 to 12 midnight. Courteous Waiters Bright Lights & the best food, prepared by the best Chef, and Oh! well what's the use? Go see for yourself at The Hotel Westholmi Everybody Knows Where It Is Everybody Know\ That we sell Flour, Sugar and Toothpicks, we want to tell you that we carry many lines] Fancy Groceries of which we are exclusive import? Mrs. Peterson's Swedish Milk Biscuits, per tin German Zweiback, per pkt Potted French Game, Pheasant, Quail, Lark, Thrush, Woolcock, etc., 3 tins for $1 Whole Roast Chicken (Capon) in Jelly, per tin $1 Bar-Le-Duc Jelly, per jar ■ Kumquats, a most delicious Fruit, bottle Chestnuts in Syrup, bottle Edelweiss Camenbert Cheese, tin Virginia Beechnut Hams, lb Cleaned Bran, for cooking purposes, pkt H. 0. Kirkham & Co., Lt\ 741, 743, 745 Fort Street Grocery Store Butcher Shop Liquor Store I Tels. 178, 179 Tel. 2678 Tel. 2677 >_&> Headqu, for First Nursery both Fru Ornamt A few more Responsible Aj wanted, resident Fruitgrowe Horticulturists preferred. Layritz Nurseries Carey Road Victoria THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 Jim rR§M] The Flower of the Ranch fie opening of the Victoria Thea- Ifor the season 1911-12 took place |Tuesday evening last, when Man- Denham staged a modern musi- Icomedy entitled "The Flower of ■Ranch." It contained a long list |meful numbers, some of them de- tlly above the average, and the bipals were, to say the least of Both amusing and entertaining. fe was a good house and the programme was repeated the |wing night. liss Nobody From Starland was a well satisfied audience left the Victoria Theatre on Isday evening last after witness* (the performance of Miss Olive ]and her supporters in "Miss No- from Starland." The play it- follow. "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway" is first of all a play. It has a logical plot and is peopled with human, instead of fantastic, characters. The musical numbers are but a direct sequence of the story, they just fit in, that's all. "Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway" comes to the Victoria Theatre for one night, Wednesday, Sept. 6. All of the favourite musical numbers, including "So Long Mary," "Mary's A Grand Old Name," "I Want to be a Popular Millionaire," "Retiring From the Stage," and a half dozen others, will be rendered. "The Havoc" After an eight years' absence, Henry Miller, the foremost actor on the American stage, will return to Victoria on Thursday night, September ley, the Hon. James and Mrs. Dunsmuir, Senator and Mrs. Macdonald, the Chief Justice and Mrs. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barnard, Mr. and Mrs. Matson, Mr. and Mrs. Galletly, Mr. and Mrs. Flummerfelt, Mr. and Mrs. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Kirkbride. The Vancouver World gave a most eulogistic account of Mde. Griselda's concert at the Hotel Elysium last Monday week. Her audience was completely carried away and the Mayor at the close of the concert expressed their grateful thanks for a splendid musical treat. The Princess Theatre During the current week the patrons of the Princess Theatre (A. 0. U. W. Hall), have been delighted with the charming little southern * ^__WWt ■ipmyK Jfky.i ■aTimmn-iini THE JUVENILE BOSTONIANS AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE, SEPTEMBER 4TH AND 5TH foved to be one of those de musical farces with the barest Is of a plot, being for the most [ill of small incidents which I as pegs on which to hang jnd characters. While perhaps laching the high water mark plied by Madame Sherry, "Miss from Starland" comes nearer ineffable piece of fooling and lus musical comedy than any- |hat has appeared of late years. Sweet Sixteen lige of woman is more attrac- |an Sweet Sixteen. And when of young ladies of that lng age are assembled in an lation, it goes without saying lie company is most fascinat- Iriie Juvenile Bostonians, or* ll eight years ago and now on llth season, has the cream of leet Sixteen girls. Many of (vere in the original Juvenile |ians as children and have been continuously. They are now le child age but not yet real pips, retaining in consequence Jarm and beauty of youth so (eristic of Sweet Sixteen, [juvenile Bostonians will ap- the Victoria Theatre Mon- Tuesday, Sept. 4 and 5. The Ir the first night will be "The If Blandeen" and for Tuesday Ransom." |orty-Five Minutes from Broadway George M. Cohan wrote I Five Minutes from Broad- Je created a new standard in Isical comedy world, which the 1st producers of that line of at- have found it profitable to 7, to present at the Victoria Theatre his tremendous success, "The Havoc," in which he has, according to critics of other cities, won the greatest triumph of his life on the stage. His impersonation of Richard Craig, the wronged husband in H. S. Sheldon's powerful play, has been pronounced a masterpiece by the New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco critics, and it is, according to the same authorities, a fitting climax to the great stage portraits he created in "Heartsease," "The Only Way," and "The Great Divide." " 'The Havoc' is a real work of art," said the New York Times last year, "and it could not have fallen into better hands, for Mr. Miller has the mental grasp and technical efficiency to present all of its values in performance. He himself has done nothing more powerful or artistic in bis whole career on the American stage than the portrait of this intense, almost saturnine husband, who from a condition of general easy contentment is plunged into the depths, but has the intelligence to maintain an apparent equanimity and the strength to await the time for a vengeance more powerful than one of his own immediate execution." Madame Griselda Arrangements are well under way for the concert which Mde. Griselda will give in the Alexandra Club on Friday, Sept. Sth. Mrs. Croft, the esteemed President of the Club, is interesting herself greatly in the event and has been instrumental in securing the patronage of the following: Thc Lieut.-Governor and Mrs. Paterson; the Premier and Mrs. McBride, the Hon. C. E. and Mrs. Poo- drama, "The Sweetest Girl in Dixie." The Williams Stock Company are to be congratulated on their performance in this play which combines beautiful scenery with dramatic situations. There is no doubt but that that company at present appearing nightly on Yates Street has won its way in Victoria and can count on full houses every night in tbe week. "Ole Olsen" is to be the attraction at the Princess Theatre the coining week. That means it is to be a laughing week. During Fair week there is so much to scc and enjoy that a serious play would not be considered. There is a good plot, well worked out in "Ole Olsen" and there is also a great deal of genuine, wholesome comedy, never degenerating into horse play. Mr. Dave Williams plays thc part of Ole—a big, awkward Swede, but with a good, true heart—and he plays it well. Miss Margaret Doyle is cast for Genie. Miss Pinkie Mullally for the emotional lead, and the remainder of the company is well fitted to the different parts. Several specialties are introduced (luring the play. The Empress Theatre The big hit of the week if not of the season at the Empress Theatre has been the turn contributed by Terry & Lambert, who give a most amusing exhibition of foreign types as seen through American eyes. John Terry as the English lord, was inimitable and created spontaneous laughter at bis first appearance in that role. Hill & Ackerman are amusing and clever acrobats who introduce some startling "tumbles" to the (Continued on Page 17) The Crystal Theatre Broad Street The Largest, Best Furnished and Most Comfortable Picture Theatre in the City Watch Jor Constant ImprovementsriwAppoint- ments and Service. Majestic Theatre Change of Programme Three Times a Week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday Wed. and Thur. Sept. 6 and 7 ENOCH ARDEN An Adaptation of Lord Tennyson's Poem Continuous Performance 2 to 5.30, 6.30 to 11. Admission 10c, Children to Matinee, 5c IjUflressl WEEK SEPT. 4TH FOUR SOLIS BROTHERS Masters of the Famous Mexican Merima. A Spectacular Musical Ensemble KLUTING'S ANIMALS Europe's Foremost Aggregation of Animal Aristocrats—Cats, Dogs, Rabbits and Pigeons The Noted Comedian, Presenting A Leap Year Leap WILLIARD, HUTCHISON & COMPANY BIJOU RUSSELL The Sunny Southern Songbird HARRY MAYO Thc Melody Man in Popular Hits and Catchy Songs THE EMPRESSCOPE LOUIS KUMM'S ORCHESTRA Victoria Theatre MONDAY AND TUESDAY SEPT. 4TH AND sTH Cosgrove & Lang Present The Juvenile Bostonians In the Season's Biggest Hit Monday—"The Rose of Blandeen" Tuesday—"The Ransom" Thirty Clever Girls—Dainty Dancers. Latest Song Hits, Tuneful, Delightful, Sparkling Prices—25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00. Scats on Sale Friday, September ist Victoria Theatre ONE NIGHT WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6TH George M. Cohan's Greatest Musical Play 45 Minutes from Broadway With a Star Cast and the "Blue Ribbon Ponies" Prices—25c, 50c, 75c. $1.00, $1.50. Seats on sale Monday, September <|th. Curtain—8.30 Sharp. Princess Theatre A. O. U.W.Hall Yates St. Week of Sept. 4th Wiljiams Stock Co. presenting "Ole Olson » Prices 10, 20 and 30 cts. Seat Sale opens on Monday at 11a. m., Box Office. Seats may also be booked at Messrs. Dean & Hiscocks, Druggists, cor. Yates & Broad Sts. Victoria Theatre THURSDAY, SEPT 7TH HENRY MILLER In the Dramatic Success of the Year THE HAVOC By H. S. Shelden Prices—$2.00, $1.50, $1.00, 7,ic, .soc Seats on Sale Tuesday, September 5th "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In tlu* Matter nf an Application for a fresh Certificate of Title lo that part of l,ot 4 of Section -',., Spring Ridge, Victoria City, Map 743, of wliieh William Moore ami Krnest W. Whittington arc lhe registered owners. XOTICK is hereby given of my intention at tin* expiration of om* month from the first publication hereof lo issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of tlu* Certificate of Title issued to William Moon* and Ernest W. Whittington on the 351)1 of April. 190a, and numbered 7704 C, which has been lost. Dated al l.aml Registry Office, Victoria, llriiish Columbia, this 301I1 day of August, Hjii. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar General of Titles, sept. .* sept, j.i THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 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 W. BLAKEMORE, Editor The Pioneer Settlers 0/Vancouver Island Written Specially for the Week by Gilbert Malcolm Sproat How empty, a trifle of time before the mid-ioth century, when, already, we "Octos" had reached manhood, was the vast "Oregon" region that was divided, in 1846, between Britain and the United States, comprising the modern British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. Taking the portion destined to be settled quickest, namely, along the Lower Columbia river, there were hardly a dozen settlers proper, in it, unconnected with the trade or Church missions, when the discouraged N. J. Wyeth returned to New England in 1836. Then, some former servants of the Hudson's Bay Company, and a few deserters from ships, ancl such like persons, occupied land here and there. The Red River people brought in by that company between 1838 and 1842, did not succeed in forming permanent settlements, but some remained in the country. It was from about 1839, that towards the end of each year, immigrants dribbled in from Missouri and Iowa, more than 100 arriving in 1842. In that year, however, not more than 240 American citizens could be mustered in the whole country to consider the question of forming a Provisional Government. The French Canadians there, in 1843, outnumbered the Americans. This was changed by the arrival in that year of 800 U. S. people, with about 200 wagons and 1,500 cattle, piloted by a missionary of the Congregational Church, Dr. Marcus Whitman, who had gone cast for that purpose. Thereafter, the proportion of American settlers tended to increase, but slowly, owing to the remoteness of the country, and the difficulties of land-travel in reaching it. There were not thirty miles of railway 011 thc continent west of the Missouri river, when I came here in 1F60; think- of that. 1 speak, ill the above, of "settlers," not "fur-men." The Hudson's Bay Company's "Western Department," stretching from Alaska to California, had its headquarters, since 1824 at Fort Vancouver, on the Lower Columbia, and had good farms in connection witb it. There, also, were gnrden patches at many departmental posts. I have beeu mentioning the "Lower Columbia" region, because, except fur-men, there was not a single British "settler" in thc whole country assigned to Britain by the Treaty of 1846. According to thc Canadian artist, Paul Kane, who visited Victoria in that year, the white population of Vancouver Island consisted of ten men working for the Hudson's Bay Company at Victoria— ("seamen," I suppose, he did not count).* I believe that tbe lirst settlers, without past or present con nection with the Hudson's Bay Company, or its offshoot, the Puget Sound Association, were the few who arrived and settled at Sooke, in 1849, with Captain W. C. Grant, an ex-officer of the Scots Greys, which regiment, I may say, if no Scotchmen listen, was not called "Scots," for "Auld Scotia's" sake, but after its commander; and was not called "grey," originally, from the colour of the horses, but from the men's "grey" breeks. So, sentiment, in great things as in small, twists the historic record till one does not know well what to believe. Chief Douglas' Daughter A Parody of Long Ago, by Benjamin Pitt Griffin After "Lord Utlln'r D.-ghttr," C.imfbM (From The Colonist of August 30, i860 Yesterday morning a report was circulated that the daughter of a distinguished official had eloped with a clerk in one of the public offices. Upon making enquiry at the proper quarter we found the report to be true. It seems that the clerk left the harbour on Wednesday afternoon in the schooner Explorer ostensibly for a pleasure trip on the Sound, but after reaching Beacon Hill the vessel laid off and on until dark when he came ashore in a small boat and proceeding to the residence of the botrothed's father watched an opportunity after the family had retired to rest to meet and escort the young lady to the schooner and then up-sail to the American side. Yesterday morning at eleven o'clock the yacht Squanderer with a limb of the law on board started after the fugitives to induce the young lady to return if possible. As the Squanderer is a fast boat it is believed that she succeeded in overhauling the fugitives this side of Port Townsend, but we shall be very much mistaken if the knot is not tied by an American justice of the peace long before this item reaches the eyes of our readers.—Colonist, August 30th, 1911. In connection with the above we have had handed to us the following verses which were written when the events happened, 50 years ago, by Mr. Griffin, who was then the esteemed proprietor of the Boomerang hostelry, then, as now, a noted house of good cheer in Victoria: A traveller bound across the Sound cries, "Boatman, do not tarry! And eagles three I'll give to thee to row us o'er the ferry." "Now where will ye across the flood, this dark and stormy water?" "Hush, man, I'm Secretary GOOD, and this the DOUGLAS' daughter! Three days ago I asked her hand: the Chieftain bade me dry up, And should he find us as we stand he'd bung my other eye up." Out spake the hardy boatman thus: "Come on, my buck, I'm ready. It is not for your eagles bright, but for your plucky lady. And, by my word, the bonnie bird shall now find Fortune's frowns end; So though the waves are raging wild, I'll row you to Port Townsend I" The Chieftain after dinner sat sipping his rum and water:— "But Where's my Alice? Where's my pet? My daughter, oh my daughter!" He to his castle window hied; he gazed out o'er the trellis, And on a schooner bobbing round espied his daughter Alice. "What ho!" my gallant DRAKE," he cried. "QuickI to my house restore her! Your sire of old explored yon coast; go, catch me yon *Explorer!" "Now, haste, dear, haste I" the lady cried. Oh Charlie dear, I'd rather Get married on the other side than be taken back to Father! And, by the Rood, my sight is good, yon sternward schooner stuck in I'm sure I spy th' adventurous DRAKE! I hope he'll get a duckin'!" The night fell dark. The lovers' bark by Cupid's aid befriended, The land was made, the J. P. paid, and all their troubles ended. And in the morn the gallant DRAKE while brailing up his spanker Espied the schooner in the Bay quite cosily at anchor. Quick alongside impetuously he boarded in a passion: • "Come back, Alice!" "I shan't," said she, "we're married Yankee fashion." "Oh! is it so?" he cried, "Alas! none Destiny can master. Since Jonathan has tied you fast, John Bull must tie you faster. Come back! It is your Sire's command! tho' all our plans you've blighted. And as you've been united here, you'll there be reunited." Back then they came, and in the church, both Pa and Ma consenting, The pair were wed, all nice things said but some were left lamenting. Married at Christ Church, Victoria, V. I., CHARLES GOOD to ALICE DOUGLAS By the Rev. Edward Cridge. Witnesses: M. W. T. Drake and W. A. G. Young. 31 August, i86t. *The name of the schooner. ii Sotto Voce The Week's Rumours and Humours (By "The Gadfly") ff That the Songhee Grill is making good and that one of the best things it has done is the artistic cover to the Victoria Theatre programme. * * * That if the above is a fair specimen of their work the Acme Press is living up to its title. * * * That Pa Jackson's boys, the Corinthians, have not had it all their own way in Canada. With a defeat in Toronto, a one-goal victory in Calgary and Winnipeg and a draw in Ladysmith, it is evident that "Soccer"" is forging ahead in the Dominion. * * * That it may be a repetition of cricket, in which the Home team taught the Colonial cubs to beat them. * * # That the members of Victoria Cricket Club are doing themselves "proud" in the way they are entertaining visiting Philadelpbians and Corinthians. "Let brotherly love continue." >!< * >|- That the Mayor of Victoria is developing into a philanthropist. What with cheaper living and a Widow's Pension Fund he ought to make his "calling and re-election sure." * * * That there is a good deal more "mineral" than "rubber" about the Canadian Mineral Rubber Company's asphalt. * * * That the mineral is very much in evidence within a radius of a quarter of a mile of the plant on Wharf Street. Especially when the gentle- breezes blow. + * * That the City Engineer is very accommodating—to contractors—in his readiness to close public thoroughfares on the most trivial pretext. * * * That all visitors to Victoria expect to take tbe sea front drive along the Dallas Road to Oak Bay, but are now cut off between Linden Avenue and Foul Bay Road quite unnecessarily. * * * That in the Old Country when it is necessary to close any portion of a public road provision is made for a passage-way. * * * That it is about time the new city by-laws were to the fore, as the regulation of street traffic becomes more difficult every day. * * * That there is a decided movement in the matrimonial market in consequence of numerous spinsters having benefited by the recent advance in real estate. That Chief Davis is not the only man who is allowed to use a siren on his motor. * * * That in the quieter residential sections of the city night is made hideous by the unreasonable shrieking of these instruments of torture. * * # That the night-birds who are responsible for this can hardly be expected to heed a warning, since it is only invalids and children who are the greatest sufferers. * * * That the Hon. William Templeman seems to have "chucked" the light. Ht * * That if hc is no politician he may be a pretty good "seer." * -t: * That The Week cartoon published three years ago was a fairly good indication of coming events, * * * That it is just as apropos in 1911 as in 1908. * * * That when it comes to campaign speaking Premier McBride is a Triton among Minnows. * * * That a little girl who heard him in the Victoria Theatre last Monday night voiced a general opinion when she said to her father, "Doesn't he warm you up, Daddy?" * * * That the Attorney-General will be heard of during the campaign judging from his vigorous debut in Broad Street Hall on Wednesday night. * * * That some people's plea of fairplay does uot accord with that of The Week, which is to give both sides an equal show. * * * That if Reciprocity should pass Victorians will be able to get many things from Seattle cheaper than they can buy them at home. That this would be a good thing for Victoria. Nit! * * * That the Gordon Departmental Store is approaching completion. Good news for Victorians. * * * That one of the most picturesque sections of Beacon Hill Park has been ploughed up at the request of the Moral Reform League of Canada and not by the direction of the Parks Committee. Third Annual Conference of the Pacific Northwes\ Library Ass'n held in Victoria, British Columbia, 01 September 4th, 5th, 6th, 1911 A WELL KNOWN ARCHIT1 For many years the name of | E. Stanley Mitton has been known in Vancouver, where hel tained an enviable reputation asl designer of high-class homes anq sidences. A few years ago he constant contributor to a wesl magazine and his well illustrated tides were eagerly welcomed those who appreciated his ideas who were unable to command! services owing to residence in] ferent parts of the Province. It will be good news for Vil ians to learn that Mr. Stanley Mf has entered the architectural fie] the Capital City and in conjunl with Mr. Herbert T. Whitehead architect of experience both ir| nada and in the Old Country opened an office in the Boar| Trade Building. Mr. Whitehead, be in charge of the Victoria and will take up his own resi| permanently in this city. A PLEASANT PASTIME The winter is approaching apace and many people are beginning to dread the short afternoons and the long evenings when in spite of the splendid climate of Victoria days will come on which out-door sports are out of the question. The news, therefore, that a Bowling Alley is to be opened in the Pemberton Building is most welcome, assuring the men of Victoria, as it does, of a pleasant pastime which can be indulged in at all times whatever the weather may be outside. Messrs F. J. Fox and E. Gordon are to be congratulated on the enterprise and foresight they have displayed in fitting up the basement of the big building on the corner of Fort and Broad Streets as a Bowling Alley. The opening night is fixed for Saturday, the evening of the day on which these lines will be published. There is little doubt but that the venture will be a successful one and the new Bowling Alley should prove one of the most popular resorts in the city. JUVENILE LOGIC Little Mabel's mother was expectin] bel's auntie on a visit. Just as slf almost due to arrive a telegram came,| read: "Missed train. Will start i time tomorrow." Mabel hurried home from school, ing to greet her auntie, instead of| she was shown the telegram. She through carefully and laboriously, ad] she remarked: "How silly of auntie, mammal" "Why, dear?" inquired her mother.I "Well, don't you see that if shef at the same time tomorrow she wi] the train again." A BLUSHING ENDORSEMEK The cheque which the comely youi man woman handed in at the windol Walnut street savings fund bank thi day was made payable to Gretcll Schmidt, and she had endorsed it f Gretchen Schmidt. The man at the ril teller's window called her back to reel mistake just as she was turning away] "You don't deposit this quite thisT he explained. ''See, you have forgot] H." The young woman looked at her J and then blushed a rosy red. "Ach, so I haf," she murmured, an] hurriedly: "Age 23." THE OLD STORY Tlie great baseball player's wife h.*J seen a game, but lie finally persuade; view one in which lie was to play. doing his best, of course. One st I heen called on him and, as usual ini anecdotes, two men were out and tl were full. Our hero was gathol strength for the swat he was going| the ball. And the ball came. He was his as the ball started, and with M crack he lifted it into space. Dropl bat, he sped for first, and ere thel applause burst out, a slight womari grandstand arose and called: "Wil back here and put that bat when] longs." CHURCH ANNIVERSARY St. Columba Church, Hulton St., Oak Bay, will celebrate its first anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 3rd, when Rev. Principal Mackay, D.D., from Westminster Hall, Vancouver, will preach at both morning and evening services. In tbe praise service the chorus, "It Is Jesus," and the anthem "P'ear Thou Not," will be rendered by thc choir. Mr. Robert Burns will sing: "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say," and Mr. Baker, the choir leader, "God's Garden." The public are cordially invited. Rev. R. A. Maccon- nell, pastor. CRYPTIC The wit of thc Irish was delightfull plificd to me once when* I was tl through Ireland, said the late IfeuiJ Beecher. We were driven to our Belfast through a drizzling rain, paid the driver I said: "Are you wet, Pat?" "Sure, your honour, if I was asl side as T am outside I'd be as <U| bone." BOOK NOTES The Standard Stationery! 1220 Government St., hal received repeated applies; for the following books, pleasure in stating that have just obtained additi| copies: "The House of tlle SI Gabblers," by Nina Lai Duryea. D. Appleton & f $1.50. "The Jew's House," by gus Hume. Ward, Lock &| $1.50. "'Plupy,' The Real BoyJ Henry A. Shute. The Mu| Book Co. $1.50. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 McLaughlin-Buick Pleasure Cars, Palmer & Singer Pleasure Cars, Randolph Delivery Trucks, Rapid Delivery Trucks. "Rapid" 2 Ton Truck, Model IQI2 We have the best Repair Shop in town and the largest stock of Repair Parts, Remy and Splitdorf Magnet parts, Goodyear Tires in all sizes in stock. Western Motor & Supply Co., Ltd. 1410 Broad Street Telephone 695 Victoria, B. C. WHITE Gasoline Truck None Better ■^jsjas^psse; WHITE Garage Cars of Quality White Pleasure and Commercial Cars 1218 Wharf St. Phone 2908 Ask for Demonstration Thos. Plimley Store, 730 Yates St. Garage, 727 Johnson Pr. New "Belsize" Delivery Van Delivery Vans, all styles; Grain Trucks, Russell, Silent Knig.t, Overland, Hupmobiles, Brush, Belsize and Damler Automobiles. HITE 7HITE POLICE PATROLS ARE ECONOMICAL lhe following quotation from ail Icle which appeared in The on Telegraph of March gth, how a White Police Patrol is lng money for thc taxpayers of |:on, Ga.: ll'he cost of the auto wagon was foo.oo. If the average for the live months is kept up, the ■ng to the city in sixteen |ths will pay for it, and over. I wagon went on duty on tne lof October. The cost of oper- li for the month ending No- Iber 6th was $17.40; December, po; January, $17.95; Feliru- J $18.28; March, $12.60; total lage for the five months, $78.93. ■•age per month, $15.78. l„.e 8 ^jjjjjrjjjjjj^v—~ y k Iber of police calls responded Tn the five months was 1,197; age of 239 calls per month. number of hospital calls was average per month, 39. The Iber of miles run was 2,656; lage per month, 531. The old It maria, drawn by two horses, lired the services of four men, I75.00 each, making $300.00 for J and allowing $30.00 per Ith for feed ot horses, and lo for repairs and harness and lng, makes up a total of $340.00 •month, or $4,080.00 per year. lauto patrol requires only two lat $75.00 each, making $150.00 ■operating expenses of $15.78, ■tal of $165.78, or $1,980.36 Tear. The saving to the city le year is $2,090.64. Thus in In months the saving alone pay the cost of the wagon." hite Garage "Cars of Quality" lte Pleasure and Commercial I Cars IWHARF ST. Phone 3908 SPEED WEL L Model 11 F, Seven Passenger, 50 Horse Power, Special Touring Car Victoria Motor Company Sole Agents for Vancouver Island for Speedwell Pleasure Cars and Speedwell Trucks Garage and Salesroom, 926 Johnson St., Victoria, B. C. Telephone 2861 WHITE Delivery Car Ihe experience of Marshall Field & Company of Chicago points a moral tliat will guide or at leas! encourage investigation. Marshall Field _i Company have always known what each and every oper- r.tion in their establishment costs* and what relation the cost of eac: division of their business bore toward the whole. They have fa- years maintained a cost system tt their stable and they knew the ers. of delivering each parcel each mil*, so when they began "a try out" with a few motors they had a basis for comparison. "It is worthy of note tliat their experiment with a few motor wagons led them to install many. It has been the same with other concerns where the cost lias lien known—the motor Delivery Car has stayed." White Garage Cars of Quality White Pleasure and Commercial Cars. 1218 Wharf Street Phone 2908 Everitt 30 "The Aristocrat" 110 in Wheel Base, 30 H. P. $1750 Cummins-Hanover Motor Co. Distributors Garage and Salesroom, 931 View Street Telephone 2346 WHITE A White "Six" for 1912 Ask For Demonstration Believing that there was a . demand unfilled for an American car of practically unlimited power and speed—1 u-'lt according to the l*"-st rn.i*"'-"-rn'lig practice: a ear that , would bc economical to maintain and easy to operate—the WHITE Company has built for 1912 a six- cylinder "sixty" which has all of the features which havc individualized the WHITE Gasoline Car since its appearance, White Garage Cars of Quality "White Pleasure and Commercial Cars" 1218 WHARF STREET Phone 2908 The Place to Buy Your Furniture Dining Tables and Dining Chairs a Specialty Our Prices are Right. The New Furniture Store 73-C Pandora Street,"between Douglas & Blanchard Phone L2649 . THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 Motor Truck Talk A Bouquet from Portland Oregon We, the undersigned judges in the Journal's Truck Contest, held January 2ist, 1911, hereby award the cup offered in Class "A" to the White Truck, owned by the White Motor Car Company, and driven by Mr. Stine. This truck made the trip of 56 miles in 8 hours ]g]/2 minutes, actual running time. The cost of operation per ton per mile was .013, not including driver's hire and deterioration. The total fuel expense was $3.36; S'/2 quarts of lubricating oil were consumed; 15 gallons of gasoline were used. A penalty of 54 cents was charged against this truck for being late intno control. The amount of tonnage carried was 10,660 lbs. (Signed) Official Starter and Timer. S. H. Warthen, O. H. Combs, L. Therkealsen, Jr., J. B. Yeon, B. Frenkman. This certificate was granted by the judges in the Journal's Truck Contest, Portland, Oregon, for the splendid record made by the White Truck, a photograph of which is seen above. Suppose you are not yet a believer in motor trucks—in White motor trucks, to be specific. What would do the most toward convincing you? Would it not be the fact that well known firms in your own line of business are using White motor trucks, and find them indispensable to the most efficient and economical conduct of their business? In almost every line of business, at least, in every class of business, we can point to prominent firms who are using White trucks, satisfied that they are winning one way or the other—either by saving money or by greatly increasing the efficiency of their delivery departments. When a man pays two to four thousand dollars for a piece of equipment, and after testing it thoroughly, is unstinted in his praise for it— isn't that the kind of proof you are looking for? We can show you some enthusiastic letters from owners of White trucks. Or, when a man buys a truck and sometime later buys another truck of the same make—doesn't it speak even more eloquently than words, of his belief in motor trucks. Practically all of our customers came first for "one to try," then for another and, perhaps, another, until one firm bought as many as sixteen White trucks. Let us talk "motor truck" with you. THE WHITE GARAGE Cars of Quality White Pleasure and Commercial Cars Phone 2908. 1218 Wharf St. Western Motor & Supply Co., Limited From a runabout at $875 to a luxurious seven-seater torpedo touring car at $6,000 or in trucks from $1,600 to $5,500, a wider range of models it is hard to find. This firm is strong in the truck line too, the Rapid Truck, so well known in the east, is the leading line; the 1912 models are 20-23 H.P. and 25-30 H.P. respectively; the motor is four-cylinder cycle verticle en bloc of the L type water cooled. The mechanically operated valves are located on the right hand side of the motor and are thoroughly water packeted, the entire valve mechanism is encased with a removable cover which when taken off, permits of easy access to these parts. The fly-wheel is equipped with a governor and is encased by an extension of the crank case. The Rapid is built for business in every way and has a great reputation for giving regular service, combined with power. Another truck this firm handles is the Randolph. This truck has not only proved itself in the east but here as well,—the Sooke motor stage is a Randolph. No doubt many of our readers have seen this stage and maybe travelled by it. This car is a great success and has filled a long-felt want to Sooke. The Randolph Trucks range from $1,500 pounds to 5 tons. The Western Motor and Supply Company handle two fine lines of pleasure cars, the McLaughlin Buick, Model 39, supplied to Premier McBride, is certainly a great car, and the owner is more than pleased with his Canadian-built car. Numbers of Palmer & Singer owners have toured extensively through Europe. All have reported unfailing reliability, unquestionable service. Nor have these tours been confined to perfect boulevards—tourists have penetrated to mountain fastnesess in Spain and Switzerland; have even extended into Eastern Russia, where road making is not the well developed science it is in Western Europe, but is akin to the natural trail of wagon traffic that marks the rougher section of the West in America. To give satisfaction to such clientele demands that a car measure up to the most exacting standards. Not only in graceful line, in beauty of finish, must it please a discriminating taste, but its workmanship and material must meet the most difficult tests and must live up to the promise of its approved design. It must wear as well as it looks. That Palmer & Singer cars have successfully met these tests, scores of enthusiastic letters attest. (Apologies to *Madam Sherry and for the apparent coarseness of this expression) Thc following account is true. We don't understand how it could' hap pen, but if any of The Speedwell readers are well enough versed in canine faculties and habits we will be pleased to receive au explanation. It concerns a hunting' dog called "Teddy," who summers with his master down on the Maine coast. Incidentally a big Speedwell holds an important place in the outfit and Teddy had grown very fond of riding in the gasoline buggy. Located as they were on the main road an average of probably two hundred tourist cars passed by daily. One day a party was made up to visit the old block house in Wicas- set, a relic of the war of 1812. Teddy was nowhere in sight, so leaving the garage the party wound their way down the main road for two or three miles, then turned down a side road to the block house. Several other machines were passed and repassed and upon arriving at the old blockhouse five or six other machines were already there. After stopping for a time the party were about to return when up trotted Teddy. Now, here's a poser. How did the dog do it? Can he trail an auto by its own peculiar fumes; can he scent the trail of a tire as dogs can their master's footsteps? When considering these possibilities, remember that a great many other machines had crossed the track of the car in question and that it had turned off a side road where but few other machines had turned. What's the answer? Everitt Dope The "Everitt" Garage at 931 View street, receive done of their new 1912 Fore-door Touring Cars this week and have already sold it to Mr. P. A. Babbington, a well known citizen of this city. This gentleman has had considerable experience with a motor car, and that he should pick on the "Everitt," speaks well for this machine. It is certainly a credit to the manufacturers ancl a car that an owner can well feel proud of. The handsome design, beautiful finish and luxuriousness of appointment cannot help but appeal to the most fastidious. Mr. H F. Hanover is in charge at the Garage and a demonstration of the "Everitt" car will be cheerfully given at any time to intending pucrhasers. This firm is also handling the famous McKeough & Trotter gasoline marine motors and expect to have some of the motors HANA Th Best of All No one would willingly buy an indifferel painting when for practically the same pril a real masterpiece could be secured. Neithl would anyone, if he or she knew it, buy r shoe of indifferent style and incapable J comfort when they could just as well own! HANAN—a real masterpieoc. | It is to you, who do not know it, we a] speaking. HANAN Shoes need simply introduction—that's all. AU styles, shapes. H. B. Hammon Shoe Company Broadwalk Scuflers for Children Sole Agents: Hanan & Son, Wichert & Gardinl N. Y. N. Y. Pemberton Building, 621 Fort Street REX-OIL The New Waterproof Polish for Shoes and Leather Goods One application produces a brilliant and lasting lustre, unobtainable with other blackings. It is especially recommended for fine shoes and patent leather. _ With the sponge attached to cork, it is quickly applied and requires no rubbing. One Application Lasts a Week 25c per Bottle, at this Store only Cyrus H. Bowes Chemist 1228 Government Street Tels. 425 and 450 Movin Sale We are obliged to move have taken a store in the S| ward Block. For the next three we we will allow 20 pe\ cent discount off all cash purchases This is only the second we have held in forty-J years—is it not worth att>| ing? Redfern £# Sol Oldest Diamond and Jewel House in Western Canad\ 1009 Gov't St. UPTON'S TEi OVER 2 MILLION PACKAGES SOLD WEEKLY A fer.ce of this kind t~> 23c. per runnil Lapped in rolls can put it on the po| out special tools. the originators of t! Have sold hundreds for enclosing park gardens, cemeteries, station grounds, Supplied in any le. sired, and painted white or green. Alsi Farm Fences and Gi ting, Baskets, Mail Tools, etc. Ask for catalog, the most fence catalog ever MESSRS. E. G. PRIOR & COMPANY Victoria and Vancouver, B.C. within the next few days, and will be glad to show them to anyone desirous of purchasing a motor built from the latest accepted and most scientific design,—a motor that is easy and reliable to operate and fully guaranteed. To Fight Reciprocity About 125 British Canadians lately gathered at the King Edward hotel, Toronto, to take action to light the reciprocity pact. An organization was consummated, to be known as tbe British-Canadian association. A general committee of one hundred was appointed, and Arthur Hawkes was elected chairman. Roy's Art Glass Works ai 848 Yates St., Victoria, Albert F. Re Over thirty years' experienc] Art Glass LEADED LIGHTS Sole manufacturer of Steel-Corel for Churches, Schools, Public I ings and private Dwellings. PlJ Fancy Glass Sold. Sashes Glal Contract. Estimates free. Phi Election Bluff The contract for the buildii) Hudson's Bay Railway has by the Government and wo] bc started at once. The looked upon as good politl the government's point of vf THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 BUILDING PERMITS iust 24 August 24 to August 30 IV. A. Schmidt—Lansdowne St.—Alterations $ 550 !.apt. Jno. Thomson—Heywood St.—Dwelling 4,200 IV. E. Staneland—Richmond Ave.—Dwelling 6,500 [no. Foubister—Edware St.—Dwelling 300 L. Wilson—Berwick St.—Dwelling 1,700 II. M. Cowper—Chapman St.—Dwelling 1,800 list 25— Yata—Walnut St.—Dwelling 2,250 H. Ford—Wilson—Dwelling 1,600 Lefevre & Daniels—Bank St.—Dwelling 1,900 list 26— W. Jones—Wharf St.—Warehouse 3,470 Fowler—Henry and Russell Sts.—Dwelling 2,850 . C. Bunt—Albany St.—Dwelling 2,850 ling Lee—Princess St.—Laundry 2,500 list 28— thos. McManus—Dunedin St.—Dwelling 2,675 js. Drader—Taunton Rd.—Dwelling 1,925 bhn Leask—Walnut St.—Dwelling 300 Sorenson—Michigan St.—Dwelling 1,800 W. Mitchell—Fifth St.—Dwelling 1,600 W. Goddard—Carroll St.—Dwelling 1,800 Its. Palmer—Yew St.—Dwelling 1,300 [st 29— |hos. Gough—Quadra St.—Dwelling 1,900 A. Stevens—North Park St.—Dwelling 2,100 lias. Watson—Fort St.—Dwelling and Garage 3,600 1st 30— W. Pinnick—Maple Ave.—Dwelling 750 ■Jie Dan—Cormorant St.—Storage 300 J. Cullin—Reid St.—Dwelling 2,200 N. Jepson—Michigan St.—Harness Room ancl Shed.. 160 lios. Liddell—Cook St.—Dwelling 1,950 fank Little—Rose St.—Dwelling 1,000 TENDENCY TO INTERLOCK FINANCIAL SYSTEMS fhe objections to the proposed reciprocity agreement have been flamed by Mr. R. L. Borden as follows:— jit tends to segregate ancl separate the provinces of Canada, Confederation aimed to unite, ancl it thus destroys the very Jng of our Confederation. shatters the ideal ancl the hope of reciprocity within the te. The President of the United States has avowed that the J purpose with which he sought the treaty was to prevent con- |tion of the British Empire. Way to Washington brings Canada to the parting of the ways, turns her from the pf Canadian unity, and British connection, and leads her along ly to Washington. ft reverses the policy of Canadian nationhood, which sought to [intercourse and commerce over east and west lines of trans- Jon, ancl it stultifies the unexampled sacrifices of half a century lthe Canadian people have cheerfully made for that high purpose. It is a direct and serious menace to our internal lines of water |inication ancl to our ocean shipping as well as to our Canadian ic ports that have been constructed ancl equipped at such enor- |:ost to the country. Interlocks Our Financial System It makes Canada a commercial appendage of the United States Irttially .surrenders the control of her destinies. It interlocks our financial system with that of the United States, Itters the power of Parliament to alter our tariff according to st requirements of our people. Its duration is nominally within the control of cither country, Itually within that of the United States alone. The conditions [abrogation would involve so many delicate and difficult inter- considerations that the stronger party would eventually dictate fms. ts tendency and aim are complete commercial union between lo countries to the exclusion of the rest of the Empire. It opens to the United States our home market, which con- ] eighty per cent, of our animal ancl agricultural products. It Is the effect of opening the same market to twelve foreign coun- jind to all the British possessions with which we obtain no |cal or compensating advantage. Sir Wilfrid Laurier is sending : foreign nations a polite invitation to forego and renounce this enter our markets. The suggestion that they are likely to be l.nsiderate ancl unselfish is so foolish that it requires no answer. |t abandons the policy of improved trade relations with the people, our best customers, ancl centres our hopes on the tan people, our strongest competitors in the markets of the Will Destroy Distinctive Character makes an absurd pretence of bringing relief to the farmer by ig him to the competition of the world in everything that he id by continuing the existing burden of taxation on everything buys. It threatens the existence of our fishing bounties, and takes away Iwer to give such encouragement to any industry affected by reement. 2,000 7,500 35,000 Amalgamated Development i2c per Share R. D. Maclachlan BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING Phone 2106 'Che Taylor Mill Co. Limited All kinds of Building Material Lumber .' Sash .' Dool Telephone 564 North Government Street, Victoria Blue Printing Maps Draughting Surveyors' Instruments and Drawing Office Supplies Electric Blue Print & Map Company 1218 Langley Street, Victoria, B. C. ftip Hotel same Cms. Pewr, mm. THE BEST Or EVERYTHING IN THE HEART Or THEM 135RoomsWit_iBath-50SahpieRqoms You Can Keep Posted on all Developments in the Peace River, the Cariboo and Fort George Country, Reading Our FREE Monthly B. C. Bulletin of Information whicii gives all the news impartially, clipped from the leading dailies, weeklies, and magazines; articles bearing on British Columbia, covering Farm I,ands, Fruit, Lumbering, Mining. Fishing, New Railways; laso synopsis of Land, Lumber, Mining, immigration and other laws. WE ARE JOINT OWNERS AND SOLE AGENTS OF THE FORT GEORGE TOWNbiTB at the junction of uoo mi jes of navigable waterways, the strategic point for thc building of the second largest city of British Columbia, having more varied and important natural advantages than Spokane. Seven railroads building ancl projected. One hundred million dollars (estimated) will be spent in next live years in railroad building radiating from Fort George. Millions of agricultural acres waiting for farmers. Coal, timber lands, water power and rich gold mining country all tributary to Fort George. Write us today. We don't ask you to buy; just get posted—then do what you think is wise. Natural Resources Securities Co., Ltd. .__ BOWER BLD-r., VANCOUVER. B.C. 643 FORT ST., VICTORIA, B.C. Clover Hill All Good High Lots-The best buy in the City for a Home. Prices, $500 to $900 Terms: 10 per cent Cash and IO per cent Quarterly Green & Burdick Bros. Phone 1518 Cor. Broughton & Langley St. CanadianOrientalLand Investment Company, Limited (To be Incorporated under the "Companies Act of British Columbia, 1010," with Amending Acts) CAPITAL - - - $100,000.00 Divided into 10,000 Shares of $10.00 each. DIRECTORS CHARLES PASEDAG ALLAN, ESQ*, Messrs. C. P. Allan & Co., Green Building, Victoria, B.C. JAMES HERRICK McGREGOR, ESQ., Messrs. Gore & McGregor, 1218 Langley Street, Victoria, B.C. REGINALD NOTON HINCKS, ESQ., Savoy Mansions, Victoria, B.C. BIGGERSTAFF WILSON, ESQ., B. Wilson Company, Ltd., Herald Street, Victoria, B.C. BANKERS • - BANK OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA SOLICITORS - Messrs. EBERTS & TAYLOR, 1114 Langley St., Victoria, B.C. AUDITOR - W. CURTIS SAMPSON, C.A., Langley St., Victoria, B.C. GENERAL MANAGERS ■ • C. P. ALLAN & CO., HEAD OFFICE - - GREEN BUILDING, VICTORIA, B.C. Date of this Prospectus—July 25, 1911. Copies of the Prospectus together with share-application forms may be obtained from the Bankers, the Bank of British North America, or from the General Managers, Messrs. C. P. ALLAN & CO., 31 Green Blk. We desire to announce that we have opened offices in Rooms 304 and 305 Bailey Building, Handling, Seattle, Wash., handling Stocks, Bonds, Grain and Cotton, strictly on a Commission Basis, in the various markets of the world. Mr. Carl L. Miller, who has long been connected with important brokerage frms in the west, will be in charge. We are members of the Chicago Board of Trade. Our Eastern correspondents are S. B, Chapin & Co.. and Logan & Bryan, of Chicago and New York, members of all Exchanges. Private leased wire connections enable quick dispatch in handling all business intrusted to us for execution. Having carried on a successful brokerage business in Victoria, B.C., for the past 10 years, we refer you to any bank, firm or individual of that city as to our standing and integrity. Respectfully, F. W. STEVENSON & CO. Frank W. Stevenson Walter H. Murphey Seattle, March 6, 1911. Royal Bank Chambers Victoria, B. C. Thomas Hooper Architect bll Winch Building Vancouver, B. C. Give Your Typist Good Stationery and She'll Give You Better Work Baxter & Johnson Co. Limlltd 721 Yates St. Phone 730 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 "It will destroy the distinctive character and reputation of our staple products, which will henceforth be merged in those of the United States, and will be known as American rather than Canadian products. "It exposes our natural resources to the depredations of the gigantic trusts which have already secured control of those of the United States. It will assist those trusts to exercise an undue influence and pressure on our Provincial Governments for the purpose of forcing them to abandon the wise policy of conserving our natural resources, and of converting them into finished commodities by the labour of our own people. It will give to American trusts a power, which has been exercised so remorselessly and unsparingly in the United States. "It will for the most part reduce the prices whicii our producers will receive for their output, while the control of the trusts will prevent any reduction to the consumer. It will discourage the higher and more progressive methods of agriculture by which the product of the farm is turned out in finished form and the fertility of the soil maintained and preserved. It will encourage the export of our raw material and unfinished products for manufacture abroad instead of at home. "It will establish conditions and relations from which it will be extremely difficult and even impossible to retreat, except with the consent of the United States or under terms dictated by her. "And, finally, it is at the best a rash and perilous experiment, inconsiderately and unwarrantably undertaken in a period of unequalled development ancl prosperity, after Canada bad long since outgrown the conditions which under such a policy was once thought desirable." INTERESTED IN B. C. "Lack of preparation for right presentation of their propositions to British business men and investors is the great mistake made by Canadians in London," remarked M. Alvo von Alvensleben the other day on his return to Vancouver from Europe. "The English business man gets to the bottom of a proposition as quickly as any man in the world. He naturally resents propositions being put before him which are not at all in a lit state for his consideration. Any man who goes to him with a clean, clearly defined proposition, with the details all worked out and proposals stated, will always get a good hearing from him. "It is no use spoiling the market. I cannot emphasize this point too strongly. The London market has undoubtedly had unloaded on it a number of Canadian propositions which are unworthy. The English business men will get tired of having such propositions put before them and it is beginning to do harm to Canada. "I found the Berlin ancl Paris markets very keen to get information of Canadian projects and greatly interested in Western Canada and especially in Vancouver. The Paris market has undergone a Grand Trunk Pacific Investors The construction of the new transcontinental railway—the Grand Trunk Pacific—is to-day opening up new towns that in the very near future wil! be large and important cities. Just as the advent of the pioneer transcontinental line—The Canadian Pacific—opened and built up divisional points such as Mrandon, Regina, Calgary, Lethbridge, etc., so will the new line of the Grand Trunk make large divisional points of the towns we now orrer for sale. We have secured the agency from the GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. for the towns mentioned below and the shrewd investors who can recognize the many advantages for investment in these towns at the prices of today, will share in the large profits tliat will accrue as a result of their rapid development. No other investment is so safe and profitable, and if you want to get your portion of the wealth Western Canada's development is creating, take advantage of this opportunity now before it is too late. Prices of lots in all of these divisional points are $75, $ioo, $150, $200, $250 and $300 on easy monthly payments, no interest and no taxes till 1912, with a 5 per cent, discount for cash. MELVILLE—The first Saskatchewan divisional point on thc G. '_., P. and the largest new town on the line between Winnipeg and Edmonton. Located in a rich agricultural district, an important railroad and distributing centre. Melville bids fair to become one of thc important cities of Western Canada. WATROUS—The mecca of the health seeker, situate near the shores of the famous Little Manitou Lake, and in the centre of one of the finest farming sections of Saskatchewan. BIGGAR—The opportunity of opportunities, located in the heart of a wonderfully rich and fertile agricultural district, and with railway facilities that guarantee a future, being not only one of the most important Grand Trunk Pacific divisional points on thc main line between Winnipeg ancl Edmonton, but is the junction of the branch lines of the Grand Trunk Pacific to Battleford and Calgary, which will be hurried to completion at an early date. Thc C. P. R. runs through Biggar, and all C. P. R. trains stop there. TOFIELD—The terminus of the branch line from Calgary, situate near thc shores of the Beaver Lake. Tlie discovery of natural gas and of clay, and having at its door several square miles underlaid with lignite coal, promise the development at Tofield of important manufacturing industries. EDSON—The last prairie divisional point on main llne of Grand Trunk Pacific, and thc gateway to the Peace River Country. Rich in natural resources, Edson lots fulfill every requirement for safe and profitable investment. REMEMBER THE PRICES, $75.00 to $300.00, and terms of one-tenth cash and balance in nine equal monthly payments—no interest. Pemberton & Son Exclusive Agents for Victoria and Vancouver CORNER FORT AND BROAD STREETS great awakening and I think that a great deai of money will come from France for investment in Canadian propositions in the next two or three years." INCREASING TRADE For the first quarter of the present fiscal year, Canada's total foreign trade was $180,880,588, an increase of $9,706,798 as compared with April, May, and June of last year. The increase was entirely in imports, which totalled $121,353,584, or nearly $12,000,000 more than for the corresponding period of last year. Exports for domestic products aggregated $54,434,400, a falling off of nearly $3,000,000, of which $2,000,000 was in exports of foreign products. The trade for June totalled $68,710,369, an increase of $2,698,445. Imports for the month totalled $42,936,881, an increase of a little over $3,000,000. Customs revenue for the three months was $18,926,758, an increase of $2,358,347. Residence Phone F1693 Business Phone 1804 W.D'O.Roehforl Architect Plans and Specifications on Application Suite 407 Pemberton Bloc F. KROEGER ARTISTIC UPHOLSTEl "Windowphanie" Ma..cs Stained Glass out of Plain Has Removed to 721 Courtney StiJ Opposite Alexandra Clnb Telephonq Edmonton Assessment Edmonton assessment for thel 1911 amounts to $49,000,000, al crease of $17,000,000 over last The cause of the increase is la due to higher valuation placej the Hudson Bay reserve and unsubdivided portions of land in the city limits. The tax raj the year will be 13^ mills. Seasick Girl Was Married at I When the steam schooner Rl from Seattle for Nome, arriva Cape Flattery, the captain foi seasick girl, 16 years of age, al She confessed that she had si away to be near her sweethean engineer of the schooner. Bl tue of the authority vested il as commander of a vessel on thi seas, Captain McKenna proud the engineer and the stowawajl and wife. The girl dried herj and the couple arrived here happy voyage. Advertise Your Exhibit Are you arranging for a display at the Provincial Exhibition, which will be held from 5th to 9th of next month ? Your exhibit will not do the work you expect unless it is properly illuminated. // pays to spend money liberally for lighting. Call up our Light and Power Department, Telephone 1609 and we will be pleased to advise you how to obtain the best results. B. C. Electric Railway Co., Limited P. O. Box 1580 Light and Power Department Telephone 1609 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT ■ District of Coast, Range 3 ■rAKE notice that John J. Harte, of Vic- »iat< occupation Clerk, intends to apply for rmission to purchase the following described Ids:—Commencing at a post planted ahout le miles south of the south end of Pendosy Ike; thence east eighty chains; thence north lhty chains; thence west eighty chains; lnce south eighty chains to point of com- Incement and containing 640 acres. Dated 30th May, 1911. JOHN J. HARTE. Frank Hallett, Agent. p. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 |\AKE notice that Harry Catterall, of Vic- la, occupation Contractor, intends to apply I permission to purchase the following de- Ibed lands:—Commencing at a post plant- ■ about three miles south of the south end IPendosy Lake; thence east eighty chains; lnce south eighty chains; thence west ■ity cliains; thence north eighty chains 1 point of commencement and containing I acres, liatcd 30th May, 1911, HARRY CATTERALL. Frank Hallett, Agent. |. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 IAKE notice that Albert L. Petty, of l.oria, occupation Insurance Agent, intends Ipply for permission to purchase the fol- Itig described lands:—Commencing at a I: planted on the northwest shore of the Irows between Morice and Pendosy Lake, Ice north sixty chains, thence east eighty Ins, more or less to the west shore of lice Lake; thence following the west shore ■Vlorice Lake in a southerly and westerly Iction eighty chains more or less to point lommencement, and containing three liun- I. acres more or less, lated 28th May, iqii. 1 ALBERT L. PUTTY. Frank Hallett, Agent. oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 l\KE notice that John P. Hicks, of Vic- I, occupation , intends to apply lpermission to purchase the following de Ted lands:—Commencing at a post plant- line-half mile south of the south end of llosy Lake; thence east eighty chains; Ice south eighty chains; thence west |y chains; thence north eighty chains ■loint of commencement and containing Tacres, nted 29th May, 1911. 1 JOHN P. HICKS. Frank Hallett, Agent. oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 KKE notice that George Ernest Jubb J7ictoria, occupation Real Estate Agent, Ids to apply for permission to purchase ■following described lands:—Commencing 1 post planted on thc south-cast shore of I Hay, Morice Lake; thence south eighty |s; thence west eighty chains; thence (i eighty chains more or less to the south J of Atna Bay, Morice Lake; thence foils the south bank of Atna Bay in an ■rly direction eighty chains more or less ■e point of commencement and contain- l'i.(o acres more or less, lted 28th May, 1911. GEORGE ERNEST JUBB. Frank Hallett, Agent. oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that James L- Armson, of Victoria, occupation Retired, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one mile south-east of Atna Bay, Morice Lake; thence east eighty chains; thence south eighty chains; thence west eighty chains; thence north eighty chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated 28th May, 1911. JAMES L. ARMSON. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Albert E. Christie, of Victoria, occupation Banker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted ahout three miles south of the south end of Pendosy Lake; thence east eighty chains; thence south eighty chains; thence west eighty chains; thence north eighty chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres. Dated 30th May, 19n. ALBERT E. CHRISTIE. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that John F. Mason, of Victoria, occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one-half mile soutli of the south end of Pendosy Lake; thence west eighty chains; thence south eighty chains; thence east eighty chains; thence north eighty chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres. Dated 29th May, ion. TOHN F. MASON. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 IKE notice that John G. Brown, of Vic- I occupation Dominioy Architect, intends Iply for permission to purchase the foils described lands:—Commencing at a Iplanted about one-half miles south of puth end of Pendosy Lake; thence east chains; thence north eighty chains; west sixty chains more or less to the Jbank of Pendosy Lake; thence follow- lhe east bank of Pendosy Lake sixty is more or less to a point due north pint of commencement; thence south J chains more or less to point of com- fcment and containing 500 acres more or led 29th May, 191-1, 1 JOHN G. BROWN. Frank Hallett, Agent, oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 ■KE notice that William C. Browne, of Tia, occupation Insurance Agent, intends fcly for permission to purchase the fol- I; described lands:—Commencing at a planted on the south shore of Atna Bay, 2 Lake; thence east eighty chains; north eighty chains; thence west sixty 1 more or less to the east bank of Atna Ithence following the east bank of Atna In a southerly and westerly direction 1 cliains more or less to point of com- Inent and containing 400 acres more or |<:l 28th May, 1911. ■ WILLIAM C. BROWNE. Frank Hallett, Agent. oct. 7 IVICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 XE notice that Edwin M. Brown, of la, occupation Real Estate, intends to 1 for permission to purchase the fol- J described lands:—Commencing at a Ilanted on the south-west side of Pen- lake; thence south eighty chains; thence pighty chains; thence north eighty I more or less to the south-west bank of ly Lake; thence following the bank of ly Lake in an easterly direction eighty J more or less to point of commence- lind containing 640 acres more or less. Id 30th May, 1911. EDWIN M. BROWN. Frank Hallett, Agent. oct. 7 IVICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Ranee 3 tE notice that Alfred C. Lovick, of la, occupation Clerk, intends to apply rmission to purchase the following de- J lands:—Commencing at a post plant- I'tit one-half mile south of the south Pendosy Lake; thence west eighty thence north eighty chains more or lthe south-west bank of Pendosy Lake; J following the bank of Pendosy Lake Isasterly and southerly direction eighty Imore or less to a point due north of If commencement, therice south forty (more or less to point of commence- Jind containing 400 acres more or less. Id 28th May, 1911. ALFRED C. LOVICK. Frank Hallett, Agent. oct. 7 /ICTORIA LAND DISTRICT _ District of Coast, Range 3 JE notice that Clement Goss, of Vic- ■occupation Insurance Agent, intends lily for permission to purchase the lig described lands:-—Commencing at 1 plantecl on the soutli shore of the Is between Morice and Pendosy Lake, I south eighty chains; thence west lhains, more or less to the cast bank Vlosy Lake; thence following the east |: Pendosv Lake in a northerly and direction eighty chains, more or point of commencement and con- 300 acres more or less. 28th May, 1911. CLEMENT GOSS. Frank Hallett, Agent, oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that William T. Williams, of Victoria, occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the south shore of the Narrows between Morice and Pendosy Lake; thence south eighty chains; thence east eighty chains; thence north eighty chains more or less to the south bank of Atna Bay; thence following the south bank of Atna Bay eighty chains more or less, in a westerly direction to the point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated 28th May, ion. WILLIAM T. WILLIAMS. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Richard W. Coleman, of Victoria, occupation Real Estate, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about five miles south of the south end _ of Pendosy Lake; t thence west eighty chains; thence north eighty chains; thence east eighty chains; thence south eighty chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres. Dated 30th May, 1911. RICHARD W. COLEMAN. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Winifred Codd, of Victoria, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one-half mile south of the south end of Pendosy Lake; thence east eighty chains; thence north forty chains more or less to the south bank of Pendosy Lake; thence following the south bank of Pendosy Lake in a westerly direction eighty chains more or less to a point due north of point of commencement; thence south forty chains more or less to the point of commencement and containing 300 acres more or less. Dated 29th May, 1911. WINIFRED CODD. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 Oi*t 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Selby A. Codd, of Regina, occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three miles south of the south end of Pendosy Lake; thence west eighty chains; thence north eighty chains; thcnce# east eighty chains; thence south eighty chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres. Dated 30th May, 1911. SELBY A. CODD. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Peter Shandley, of Victoria, occupation Carpenter, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three miles south of the south end of Pendosy Lake; thence east eighty chains; thence north eighty chains; thence west eightyt chains; thence south eighty chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres. Dated 30th May, ion. PETER SHANDLEY. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that H. Crawford Coates, of Victoria, occupation Architect, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one-half mile south of the south end of Pendosy Lake; thence east eighty chains; thence south eighty chains; thence west eighty chains; tnence north eighty chains more or less to point of commencement and containing 640 acres. Dated 29th May, 1911. H. CRRAWFORD COATES. Frank Hallett, Agent. . aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Fred. W. Jubb, of Victoria, occupation Real Estate Agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about two miles south of the south end of Pendosy Lake; thence east eighty chains; thence north eighty cliains; thence west eighty chains; tnence south eighty chains; to point of commencement and containing 640 acres. Dated 30th May, iqii. FRED. W. JUBB. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Maurice M. Meredith, of Victoria, occupation Agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three miles south of the south end of Pendosy Lake;_ thence east eighty chains; thence north eighty chains; thence west eighty chains; thence south eighty chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated 30th May, 1911. MAURICE M. MEREDITH. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Edward Parsons, of Victoria, occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about two miles south of the south end of Pendosy Lake; thence north eighty chains; thence west eighty chains; thence south eighty chains; thence east eighty chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres. Dated 30th May, 1911, EDWARD PARSONS. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oet. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Gideon Hicks, of Victoria, occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the south bank of Atna Bay, Morice Lake, thence south eighty chains; thence east eighty chains; thence north eighty chains; thence west eighty chains, more or less, to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated 28th Mav, iqii. GIDEON HICKS. Frank Hallett, Agent, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Arthur Wheeler, Jr., of Victoria, occupation Insurance Agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the north-west shore of the Narrows between Morice and Pendosy Lake; tiience north sixty chains; thence west eighty chains; thence south eighty chains more or less to the north shore of Pendosy Lake; thence following the north shore of Pendosy Lake in an easterly direction eighty chains more or less to point of commencement and containing 600 acres more or less. Dated 28th May, 1911. ARTHUR WHEELER, TR. Frank Hallett, Agnnt. any. 12 oot. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Roswell Park, of Lon- don, Ontario, occupation Medical Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, 1911. ROSWELL PARK. aug 12 oct 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Aubrey Neff, of London, Ontario, occupation Doctor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, 1911. AUBREY NEFF, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Laura Lochner, of London. Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted 2 miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, 1011, LAURA LOCHNER aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Betrand La Verne Mc Caulley, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Fireman M.C.R., intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of comemncement. Dated Tune 7th, 1911. BERTRAND LA VERNE McCAULLEY. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Roy Rich, of London, Ontario, occupation Office Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 cnains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, 19x1. ROY RICH aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that John Ginge, of London, Ontario, occupation Traveler, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence nortli 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, 1911. JOHN GINGE. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Meredith Dodre aud- worth, of London, Ontario, occupation Medical Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase thc following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted four miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence nortli 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune 7th. 1911. MEkEDITH DODGE SUDWORTH. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that John Thomson Green, of London, Ontario, occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence cast So chains to point of commencement. Dated June 7th. ion. JOHN THOMSON GREEN, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Robert James Tobey, of London, Ontario, occupation Bank Clerk*, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands :—Commencing at a post planted four miles west of southwest eorner of Lot 31S, Const District, Range 3, thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, iqt 1. ROBERT JAMES TO HEY. aug. ta ocl. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Charles Garland Bell, of London, Ontario, occupation Medical Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted four miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, iqii. CHARLES GARLAND BELL, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Fred. Turner, of London, Ontario, occupation Medical Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted six miles west of southwest corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, 1911. FRED. TURNER, aug. n oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Morley Clarence Man- hard, of London, Ontario, occupation Bank Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lauds:— Commencing at a post planted six miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence east So chains; thence nortli 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, 1911. MORLEY CLARENCE MANHARD. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Reginald Piers Hardman, of London, Ontario, occupation Medical Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post nlanted six miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thenc* south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, 1911. REGINALD PIERS HARDMAN. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Jack H. McRae, of London, Ontario, occupation Medical Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted six miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence nortli 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 86 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 7th, 1911. JACK H. McRAE. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Wilfred Stewart Thur- tell, of London, Ontario, occupation Medi cal Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—■ Commencing at a post planted eight miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated June 8th, 1911. WILFRED STEWART THURTELL. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Ernal Bice, of London, Ontario, occupation Medical Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted eight miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence cast 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated June 8th, 1911, ERNAL HICE. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that John Colbern Grass, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains\t thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June oth, iqii. JOHN COLBERN GRASS, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Clifford Keillor, of London, Ontario, occupation Medical Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted eight miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 8th, 1911. CLIFFORD KEILLOR, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Edgar Thompson of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Laborer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 9th, 1911. EDGAR THOMPSON, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Sarah Titus, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted nine miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence cast 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June Sth, 1911. SARAH TITUS, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Marion Jane Brycc, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands I—Commencing at a post planted nine miles west of two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 cliains; east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June Sth, iqii. MARION JANE HRYCE. aug. 12 ocl. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1 TAKE notice that John Slough Haney, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted nine miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence cast 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 8th, 1911. JOHN SLOUGH HANEY. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that George Fleckinstien, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted eight miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June Sth, 1911. GEORGE FLECKINSTIEN. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Mary Silverthom, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted eight miles west and three miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 8th, 1911. MARY SILVERTIIORN. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that William Cameron, of St. Thoams, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted eight miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence cast 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated Tune Sth, 1911. WILLIAM CAMERON. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that John Conley, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase thc following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted eight miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 8th, iqii. JOHN CONLEY. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Louisa Clouse, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted six miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune 8th, 1911. LOUISA CLOUSE. -aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Sarah Horton, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intenus to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted six miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June Sth, 1911. SARAH HORTON. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Mabel Styles, of bt. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted six miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated Tune 8th, 1911. MABEL STYLES, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORTA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 t TAKE notice that Eliza Blackell, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted six miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence cast 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June Sth, 1911. ELIZA HLACKELL. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Blanche Louise Clark, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post plan ted four miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 9th, ion. BLANCHE LOUISE CLARK, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Elizabeth Bice, of London, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted nine miles west of south-west corner of Tot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south So chains; thence west So chains; thence north So chains; ihence easl 80 chains, lo point of commencement. Dated lune 8th, 1911. ELIZABETH HICE. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast. Range 3 TAKE notice that Roy Washburn, of London, Ontario, occupation Medical Student, intends lo apply for permission lo purchase the following 'described lands :•—Commencing at a post planted eight miles west of southwest corner of Lot 318, Coast District. Range 3, thence north So chains; thenee west 80 chains; thence south So chains; thence cast 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune Sth, 1911. ROY WASHBURN. aug. 12 oct. 7 10 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing over vacant Crown lands in Cari boo District, situated on the South Fork of the Fraser River, notice of which, bearing date of June 26th, 1907, was published in the British Columbia Gazette dated August 29th, 1907, is cancelled in so far as tne same relates to lands surveyed as Lots numbered 3,040, 3.040A, 3,039, 3,049, 3,042, 3,051, 3,052, 3,043, 3,041, 3.045, 3,044, 3,077, 3,07*5, 3,082, 3,078, 3,079, 3,o8o, 3,081, 3,083, 3,088, 3,085, 3,086, 3,o87A, 3,087, 3,091, 3,099, 3,ioo, 3,089, 3,108, 3,112, 3,129, 3,130, 3.U2, 3,132, 3,133, 4.135, 3,124, 3,035, 3,037, 3.036, 3,038, 3,046, 3,047, 3.054A, 3,054. 3,057, 3,053, 3,084, 3,097. 3,105, 3.101, 3,095, 3,096, 3,098, 3,106, 3,102, 3,103, 3.090A, 3,090, 3,111, 3,115, 3,124, 3,125, 3,126, 3.119A, 3.119, 3,116, 3,109, 3,110, 3,104, 3,107, 3.046A, 3.059, 3,048, 3,055, 3,056, 3,066, 3,o65A, 3.063, 3,062, 3,061, 3,060, 3,058, 3,065, 3,067, 3,064, 3,069, 3,070, 3,071, 3.073, 3,o68, 3,072, 3,075. 3,074, 3,092, 3,094, 3.093, 3.093A, 3,113, 3,117, 3.120, 3,123, 3,127, 3,131, 3,128, 3,122, 3,121, 3,118, and 3,114. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., May 26th, 1911. June 3 sept 2 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing over certain lands in Range 5, Coast District, notice of which bearing date of July 13th, 1908, and December 17th, 1908, were published in the British Columbia Gazette in the issues of July 16th, 1908, and December 17th, 1908, respectively, is cancelled in so far as tbe dame relates to lands surveyed as the east half and north-west quarter section 8, west half section 8 and north-east quarter section 9, section 14, north half and south-east quarter section 15, north half and south-west quarter section 16 and section 17, fractional nort hhalf section 18, sections 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36, all in township 18, Range 5, Coast District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., June 16th, ign, June 24 sept 21 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserves existing upon Crown lands in Cariboo District, notices of which, bearing date of February 15th, 1910, and May t 5th, i9io,_ respectively, were published in the British Columbia Gazette in the issues of February 17th and May 5th, respectively, are cancelled in so far as the same relate to the lands surveyed as Lots 2978, 2957, 2936, 4318, 4321 3876, 3875, 387i, 3872, 3873, 3866, 3842, 3865, 3881, 3864, 3882, 3879, 3878, 3639, 3638, W. 'A 2624, 3635, 3634. W. <_ 2617, 3630, 2636, W. 'A 2550, 2635, 2542, 2539, E. 'A 2630, 2637A, 2556, 2637, 2548, 2549, 2540, 2541, 2532, 581, 580, 582, 583, 584, 585, 865, 867, 868, 869, 608, 586, 2526, 2525, 2519, 2520, 2510, 2509, 577, 578, 579, 2518, 2662, 2664, 2466, 2465, 2640, 2482, 2666, 2488, 2490, 2489, 2665, 2661, 2471, 2469, 2468, 2475, 2476, 2481, 2487, 2491, N. </_ and S.W. 'A 2492, S. 'A and N.W. 'A 2493, N. 'A and S.E. 'A 2480, 2483, 2485, 2496, 2499, 2495, 2502, 2501, 2494, 2229, 2228, 2500, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2216, 2220, 2227, 2218, 2225, 2226, 2221, 2212, 2213, 2404, 2209, 2214, 2391, 2410, 2417, 2420, 2223, 2208, 2215, 2392, 2211, 2412, 2423, 2424, 2108, 2109, 2104, 2103, 2102, 2107, 2106, 2105, 2098, 2100, 4053, 4048, 4047, 4049, 4046, 4050, 4039, 4038, 4041, 4029, 4028, 4030, 4027, 4037, 4036, 4035, 4034, 4031, 4032, 4025, 4026, 2433, 2432, 2431, 2430, 2427, 3790, 3791, 3792, 3789, 3788, 3787, 3786, 3785, 3795, 3794, 3793, 3796, 3809, 3824, 3816, 3815, 3812, 3811, 3810, 2429, 2428, 2423, 2437, 2438, 3784, 3783, 3999, 3992, 3991, 3989, 3988, 3987, 4001, 4000, 756, 757, 1806, 181 iA, 1826, 2912A, 2912, 1837A, 2910, 2908, 2893, 2909, 2175, 2177, 2178, 2741, 2751, 2757, 2758, 2769, 2768, 2770, 2801, 2802, 2806, 2807, 2805, 2804, 2813, 2814, 2815, 2816, 2820, 2819, 2818, 2817, 2852, 2853, 2854, 2855, 2856, 2857, 2858, 2859, 2184, 2188, and 1566A, Cariboo District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., August 16th, 1911. aug. 19 nov. 18 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing upon Lrown lands in Cariboo District, notice of which bearing date of May 5th, 1910, was published in tne British Columbia Gazette of May 5th, 1910, is cancelled in so far as the same relates to the lands surveyed as Lots 888, 892, 893, 894, 895, 1554, 3215, 3216, 3217, 3218, 3219, 3220, 3221, E. '/_ 3222, W. 'A 3223, and 3223A, Cariboo District. . ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., August 16th, 1911. aug. 19 nov. 18 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing upon Crown lands in the Lillooet District and in the Kamloops Division of Yale District, notice of which was published in the British Columbia Gazette, dated May 5th, 1910, is cancelled in so far as the same relates to the lands in Lillooet District surveyed as Lots numbered 1,833, 1,832, 1,831, 1,830, 1,820, 1,821, 1,822, 1,823, 1,818, 1,819, 1,809, 1,806, 1,810, 1,811, 1,817, 1,816, 1,813, 1,655, 1,654, 1,640, 1,639, 1,641, 1,653, 1,652, 1,6651, 1,643, 1.642, 1,644, 1,645, 1,646, 1,647, 1,648, 1,649, 1,829, 1,828, 1,826, 1,826, 1,824, i,425A, i,43oA, 1,629, 1,631, 1,617, 1,622, 1,637, 1,636, 1,635, 1,634, 1,614, 1,615, and 1,616. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., May 26th, 1911. June 3 sept 2 1,638, 1,791, CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing over certain lands situated in Range 5, Coast District, notice of which bearing date of December 17th, 1908, was published in the British Columbia Gazette, in the issue of December 17th, 1908, is cancelled in so far as the same relates to lands surveyed as thc north half and southwest quarter section 9, north half section 10, north half and south-east quarter section 11; sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. 22, 23, 24, 25, 2(i, 27, 28, 29 and 30, all iu township 19, range 5, Coast District. ROBT. A. RE.s'WICK, Deputy ivu'nisier 01 Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., June 16th, 1911. June 24 sept 21 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Ran0-e 3 TAKE notice that Ned Darrach, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Laundryman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles south and nine miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 cliains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 12th, 1911. . NEIL DARRACH. aug. 12 oct* 7 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing by reason of a notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 27th December, 1907, over a parcel of land situated on Reed Island, known as Lot No. 452, Sayward District, formerly covered by Timber License No. 36862, which license expired on the 20th November, 1909, is cancelled, and the said lands will toe opened to location by pre-emption only at midnight on Friday, 13th October, 1911. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., 5th July, 1911. July 15 oct 7 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserves existing upon vacant Crown lands in Range 5, Coast District, and in Cariboo District, notices of wnich, bearing date of December 17th, 1908, February 15th, 1910, and April 3rd, 1911, were published in the British Columbia Gazette in the issues of December 17th, 1908, February 17th, igui, and April 6th, 1911, respectively, arc cancelled in so far as the same relate to the lands surveyed as Lots 4.037A, 4,037, 4,04oA, 4,038, 4,040, and 2,951, all in Range 5, Coast District, and Lots 4,038 A.R., 2,793 A.R., 2.828K, 4,042 A...., 4,045 R, 4,046 A.R., 4,044,R' 4,042 «. 4,046 K, 2,8271;, 2,826 R, 4,048 R, 4,041 R. 4.043 g. 3,047 R, 4,051 R, 2,783 K, 2,799 R, 4,049 R, IfotW. 4,052 Rl 2,782 R, 2,798 A, 2,780 R, 4,050 R, 4,054, R. 4,055 x--i 4,056 K, 2,772 A.K., 2,797 R, 2,796 R, 4,060 R, 4,05? R, 4,058 R, 4,057 R. 4,o66 R, 2,776 R, 4,061 R, 4,070 A.R., 4,062 R, 4,063 R, 4,064 R, 4,065 g, 2,773 g. 2,775 R, 4,070 K, 4,069 K, 4,068 R, 4,067 K, 4,019 R, 2,774 *. 4,oi4 R, 4,015 R, 4,oi6 K, 4,017 R, 4,024 R, 4,023 R, 4,022 R, 4,021 K, 2,379, 2,380, 2,381, 2,382, 2,311, 2,310, 2,301, 2,300, 2,464, 2,463, 2,462, 2,461, 2,460, 2,459, 2,458, 2,457, 2,451, 2,452, 2,453, 2,454, 2,450, 2,449, 2,448, 2,447, 2,446, 2,445, 2,444, 2,443, 2,442, 2,441, 2,388, 2,387, 2,386, 2,385, 2,384, 2,383, 2,373, 2,374, 2,375, 2,376, 2,377, 2,378, 2,360, 2,359, 2,306, 2,307, 2,308, 2,309, 2,302, 2,303, 2,304, 2,305, 2,358, 2,357, 2,294, 2,295, 2,296, 2,297, 2,298, 2,288, 2,289, 2,290, 2,291, 2,292, 2,293, 2,356, 2,363, 3,841, 2,367, 2,364, 2,355, 2,281, 2,282, 2,283, 2,284, 2,285, 2,286, 2,275, 2,276, 2,277, 2,278, 2,279, 2,280, 2,354, 2,365, 2,366, 2,840, 3,843, 3,844, 3,839, 2,353, 2,340, 2,339, 2,326, 2,325, 2,312, 2,287, 2,271, 2,272, 2,273, 2,274, 2,267, 2,268, 2,269, 2,283, 2,266, 2,313, 2,324, 2,327, 2,338, 2,341, 2,352, 3,838, 3,845, 3,856, 3,855, 3,846, 3,837, 2,351, 2,342, 2,337, 2,328, 2,323, 2,314, 2,265, 2,259, 2,260, 2,261, 2,262, 2,263, 2,245, 2,246, 2,255, 2,256, 2,257, 2,258, 2,264, 2,315, 2,322, 2,329, 2,336, 2,343, 2,350, 3,836, 3,847, 3,854, 3,857, 3,853, 3,848, 3,835, 2,349, 2,344, 2,330, 2,321, 2,316, 2,317, 2,320, 2,331, 2,37-. 2,345, 2,348, 3,834, 3,849, 3,852, 3,883, 3,884, 3,851, 3,850, 3,833, 2,347, 2..-1-6, 2,333, 2,332, 2,319, 2,318, 3,869, 3,858, 3,859, 4,157, 4,l6o, 4,159, 4,158, 3,860, 3,861, 3,868, 3,867, 3,862, 3,863, 3,880, 3.641, 3,637, 3,667, 3,663, 3,659, 3,655, 3,654, 3,658, 3,662, 3,666, 3,665, 3,661, 3,657, 3,653, 3,652, 3,656, 3,660, 3,664, 3,633, 3,629, 2,66oA, 2,656, 2,652, 2,648, 2,644, 3,642, 2,651, 2,647, 2,643, 2,639, 3,669, 3,678, -.677, 3,668, 2,638, 2.642, 2,646, 2,650, 2,244, 2,247, 2,254, 2,253, 2,248, 2,243, 2,242, 2,249, 2,259, 2,237, 2,238, *. *,*»„ -» „.. * *.,n . __o o .,_» ., ■»-»-. . ... _.,_.-,... .,.^_, .,._,., .,._tVt .,.}„ *,*.,/, .,.J.| 2,239, 2,241, 2,219, 2,232, 2,231, 2,230, 2,217, 2,221, 2,335, 2,224, 2,720, 2,719, 1,100, 1,101, 1,102, 1,103, 1,076, I,l60, 1,163, 1,164, I,l66, T it.. t !/._• 1 nn. T .._. • »_*■*.« * . _. Q . __-*. CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing upon vacant lands of the Crown in Lillooet District, notice of which, bearing date of May 5th, 1910, was published in the British Columbia Gazette of May 5th, 1910, is cancelled in so far as the same relates to the lands surveyed as Lots 1387, 1403, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, and 1895 Lillooet District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., August 16th, 1911. aug. 19 nov. 18 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE XOTICE is herebv given that the reserve existing ou cavaut Crown lands in Range 5, Coast District, notice of which, bearing date of May 25th, 1^10, was published in the British Columbia Gazette of May 26th, 1910, is cancelled in so far as the same relates to the lands surveyed as Lots 1876, 1878, 1879, 1890, 1891, 1893, 1894, 1S95, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1900, 2507, 2508, 2509, 2510, 2511, and 2512, Range 5, Coast District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., August 16th, 1911. aug. 19 nov. 18 "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the Matter of an Application for a fresh Certificate of Title to Lot 3, Oakland Estate, Victoria City, Map 741, of which Timothy Ford Hopkins is the registered owner. NOTICE is hereby given of my intention at the expiration of one month from the first publication hereof to issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to Timothy Ford Hopkins on the 39th March, 1910, and numbered 22826 c which has been lost or destroyed. Dated at Land Registry Office, Victoria, B.C., the Sth day of August, A.D., 1911. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar-General of Titles. aug. 12 sept. 2 in Cariboo District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., July 7th, 1911. July 15 oct 14 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the reserve existing on certain Crown Lands in Pender Harbour, New Westminster District, formerly held under special Timber License No. 42713, by reason of the notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 27th December, 1907, is cancelled, and that the said lands will be open to entry by pre-emption only on and after midnight of November 3rd, 1911. ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands, Lands Department, Victoria, B.C., 31st July, 1911. aug. 5 nov. i MINERAL ACT (Form F.) Certificate of Improvements NOTICE Iron Alice, Iron Cross, Iron Hand, and Iron Belle Mineral Claim, situate in the Victoria, B.C. Mining Division of Renfrew District. Where located: Bugaboo Creek. TAKE NOTICE that L. N. Anderson, F.M.C. No. 54082B, Agent for the Estate Sidney Shore, F.M.C. No. S4090B; Alexander Lipsky, F.M.C. No. 49625B; Oliver Smith, F.M.C. No. , intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. And further take notice that action, under Section 37, must be commenced before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 24th day of July, 1911, A.D. 1911. L. N. ANDERSON. july 29 sept. 23 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Henry Lindop, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Contractor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles south and ten miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 12th, 1911. HENRY LINDOP. ang. 12 oct. 7 COAST LAND DISTRICT District of, Range 1 TAKE notice that I, William J. Cooper, of Vancouver, occupation Electrician, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one mile westerly from Homalko River, and at S.W. corner of L. 530, thence west 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres, more or less. Dated August nth, 1911. WILLIAM J. COOPER. Morton S. Jones, Agent, aug. 26 oct. 21 COAST LAND DISTRICT District of, Range 2 TAKE notice that Anker Berntzen, of Vancouver, occupation Shingler, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 1 mile southerly from the mouth of Upper Glacier creek, said creek runs into Homalko River about 12 miles from its mouth; thence east 80 cnains; tnence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated August 1 ith, ion. ANKER BERNTZEN. Morton S. Jones, Agent, aug. 26 oct. 21 COAST LAND DISTRICT District of, Range 1 TAKE notice that I, James Grey Bennett, of Vancouver, occupation Electrician, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three-quarters of a mile westerly from the north-west corner of L. 550 and about one mile from Homalko river, thence north 40 chains; thence west 40 chains;_ thence south 40 chains; thence east 40 cliains, to point of commencement, containing 160 acres, more or less. Dated August nth, 1911. JAMES GREY BENNETT. Morton S. Jones, Agent, aug. 26 " oct. 21 COAST LAND DISTRICT District of, Range 1 TAKE notice that I, George Fredrik Fraser, of Vancouver, occupation Electrician, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mile westerly from Homalko River, and at S. W. corner of L. 530, thence west 40 chains; thence south 60 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 320 acres, more or less. Dated August nth, 1911. GEORGE FREDRIK FRASER. Morton S. Jones, Agent, aug. 26 oct. 21 COAST LAND DISTRICT District of, Range 1 TAKE notice that I, Arthur L. Spencer, of Vancouver, occupation Electrician, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one-half mile westerly from Homalko River and at the north-west corner of L. 530, thence west 40 chains; tbence south 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres, more or less. Dated August nth, 1911. ARTHUR L. SPENCER. Morton S. Jones, Agent, aug. 26 oct. 21 COAST LAND DISTRICT District of, Range 1 TAKE notice that I, Michel Zattoni, of Vancouver, occupation Miner, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three-quarters of a mile westerly from north-west eorner of L. 53° and about one mile from Homalko River, thence east 20 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 20 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. Dated August nth, iqii. MICHEL ZATTONI. Morton S. Jones, Agent, aug. 26 oct. 21 MALAHAT LAND DISTRICT District of Malahat TAKE notice that Beaumont Boggs, I Victoria, B.C., occupation Real Est! Agent, intends to apyly for permission I lease the following described lands:—Cl mencing at a post planted at high wa on the Saanich Arm, 75 feet East fij the South-east corner of Lot 120; thel northerly and following the shore line 1 said Saanich Arm to the South-east corf of Lot 110; 2nd—Commencing at water mark due east 33 feet from the at the North-east corner of Lot no; thel northerly and following the coast line] the North-east corner of Lot 120. Dated July ioth, ign. BEAUMONT BOGG| July 15 RUPERT LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range I TAKE notice that Robert Swords, of, toria, B.C., occupation Manager, intends] apply for permission to purchase t the lowing described lands:—Commencing post planted on the north-west corner small Island at the north-west cornerl Jennis Bay, Drury Inlet, and embral whole of Island; containing 1 acre, morf less. Dated May 18th, 1911. ROBERT SWORD| July 15 COAST RANGE NO. 1 TAKE NOTICE that thirty days date, I, Lucy Carnsew, married woman! tend to apply to the Assistant Commissi! ofof Lands and Works for permission] prospect for coal and petroleum on the lowing described lands, commencing 1 post marked "L. C.'s N.W. Corner," j planted adjacent to a post marked "WJ C.'s S.W. Corner," thence south 80 cha thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 cha thence west 80 chains to point of comma ment. 1 Dated this second day of August, 191 LUCY CARNSEW. 1 Walter H. Carnsew, Age| aug. 5 COAST RANGE NO. 1 TAKE NOTICE that thirty days date I, Walter H. Carnsew, of Vancol B.C., intend to apply to the Assistant f missioner of Lands and Works for I mission to prospect for coal and petrol on the following described lands:—f mencing at a post marked "W. H. C.'s 1 Corner, planted approximately one milel north-easterly direction from the hear Bradley Lagoon, Blunden Harbour, andl hundred feet north of a squared bull pir the trail from Bradley Lagoon to Nona Lagoon, Seymour Inlet; thence easl chains, thence north 80 chains; thencel 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to of commencement. Dated this second day of August, id ER H. "-* WALTER H. CARNSE aug. 5 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the rl existing by reason of a notice publish! the British Columbia Gazette of thef December, 1907, covering a parcel situated at St. Vincent Bay, Jervis ! formerly held under 'Umber License! 40624, is cancelled and the said landl be open for location by pre-emption atf night on Friday, October 13th, 191 ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of La| Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., 5th July, 1911. July 15 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing on vacant lands of the Crown, notice of which was published in the British Columbia Gazette in tbe issue of May 5th, 1910, and bearing date of May 5th, iqio, is cancelled in so far as the same relates to the lands surveyed as Lots 2317, 2318, 2319, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2329, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2334, 2335, 2336, 2337, 2339, 234L 2342, 2343, 2347, 2348, 2348A, 2349. 2350, 2358, 2369, 2408, 3113, 3114, 3115, 3116, 3117. 3u8, 3119, 3120, 3121, 3122, 3123, 3124, 3125, 3126, 3127, 3128, 3129, 3130, 3131, 3132, 3133. 3134, 3U5. 3136, 3137. 3138, 3139. 3140, 3i4i» 3142, 3242A, 3M3, 3H4. 3145, 3146, 3147, 3148, 3148A, 3H9, 3150. 3i5i. 3152, 3153, 3154, 3155, 3156, 3157, 3is8, 3159. 3i6o, 3161, 3162, 3163, 3164, 3165, 3166, 3167, 3168, 3169. 31/0, 3i7i, 3172, 3173. 3174, 3175, 3176, 3177. 3178, 3179, 3184, 3186, 3187, and 3188, Range 5, Coast District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., August 16th, 1911. aug. 19 nov. 18 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserves existing over vacant Crown lands in Ranges 4 and 5, Coast District, notices of which, bearing dates of May 5th, 1910, and May 25th, 1910, respectively, were published in the issues of the British Columbia Gazette of May 5th and May 26th. 1910, are cancelled in so far as the same relate to the lands surveyed as Lots 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 791A, 792, 793, 794, 795, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 861, 862, 863, 864, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 872, 873, 1158, 1159, 1160, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1162, 1163, 11691 4<*>7» 468, 847, 1174, 1176, 1182, 1189, 1191, 1192, 1201A, 1188, 1187, 1190, 782, 783, 781, 784, 780, 313, 777A, 70, and 1186, all in Range 4, Coast District; and Lots 2188A, 1020, 1023, 3814, and 3826, all in Range 5, Coast District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., August 16th, 1911. aug. 19 nov. 18 PUBLIC HIGHWAYS Province of Britisli Columbia NOTICE is hereby given that all Highways in unorganized Districts, a Main Trunk Roads in organized Distrid sixty-six feet wide, and have a wicl thirty-three feet on each side of thef straight centre line of the travelled il THOMAS TAYLOR, f Minister of Public W| Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C., July 7th, 1911. July 15 CANCELLATION OF RESERVl NOTICE is hereby given that the 1 existing by reason of a notice publisl the British Columbia Gazette of thJ December, 1007, over Lots Nos. loiif 10184, Group one, Kootenay District, have uccii surrendered out of Timbl cense No. 32590, is cancelled, aud til lands will be open to location by prc-el only at midnight ou Friday, 13II1 (3| ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of L| Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., 5th July, 1911. July 15 TAKE NOTICE that I, Archie F| nedy, of the City of Vancouver, Frovf British Columbia, Waiter, intend to an the Assistant Commissioner of Lands! license to prospect for Coal and Pell in the vicinity of Sutherland Bay, I Inlet, on and over thc following del lands, beginning at a post marked A. I N. E. Corner; thence running sol chains; thence west 80 chains; thencel 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to p| commencement, 14th August, 1911. ARCHIE F. KENNEDY, _ James Fulton, A| aug. 19 TAKE NOTICE that I, Willie S. Kd of the City of Vancouver, Province ol ish Columbia, Waiter, intende to applyl Assistant Commissioner of Lands for af to prospect for Coal and Petroleum L vicinity of Sutherland Bay, Drury Ini and over the following described lanf ginning at a post marked W. S. K., Corner; thence running east 80 thence south 80 chains; thence wl chains; thence north 80 chains to pf commencement. 14th August, 1911. WILLIE S. KENNEDY. James Fulton, A| aug. 19 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 11 RECIPROCITY Address Delivered in the Victoria Theatre on Monday Evening, August 28th By Mr. William Blakemore, Editor of the Week ('he Victoria theatre proved too ill to hold the great throng which it to hear the Conservative cancli- Mr. G. H. Barnard, Hon. Rich- McBride, premier, and Mr. Wm. |kemore, last night. The theatre crowded from pit to dome, boxes, |ery, every available seating space (g occupied, and many crowded (he wings. On the stage was a ! covered with a draped Union and on this stood a British bull- with the legend, "What we have hold," while hanging from a curtain was a banner with two %, the Union Jack and the Stars Stripes, with the pointed ques- "Which?" Hon. E. G. Prior oc- |ed the chair. The audience was enthusiastic, and the candidate J Premier McBride were loudly Jred. |nong those on the platform were: Richard McBride, Hon. W. J. |ser, Hon. Thomas Taylor, Hon. Ross, Hon. A. E. McPhillips; Dr. H. E. Young, Senator Mc- lild, H. B. Thomson, M.P.P., F. fy, Alderman Gleason, W. Stane- D. Mcintosh, J. Braden, Hon. lelmckcn, A. G. Sargison, H. G. |on, Col. A. W. Jones, Thomas C. M. Cookson, S. M. Leigh, Imont Boggs, S. Child, Rev. J. ]ey Ard, H. F. Hurst, A. Mcll- F. Mulliner, H. P. Johnson, __ Jay, R. Seabrook, W. Crowe, Ioreman, R. Erskine, Moresby e (London), A. E. Jones, Stew- Villiams, P. A. Babbington, A. txton, F. C. Webb, R. B. Pun- IG. F. Mathews, D. R. Ker, E. |mer, Henry Croft, Charles Red- Dr. Proudfoot, H. B. Robert- Rent, A. Kerr, D. M. Rogers, Ilworth, E. Bragg, and R. W, .—(Colonist, August 29th, 1911.) Blakemore said:— I ere will be many issues before ectors during the present cam- issues involving the policy of Iattrier Administration on naval, iortation and financial matters, lere is one issue which stands "e-eminent and which, however tant the others may be, will public attention and ultimatel" line the issue of the contest, rocity, like Aaron's rod, will w all the others. HAT IS RECIPROCITY? lat is this Reciprocity which aroused the enthusiasm and Itagonism of our people? In a ft is a proposal for the free ex- Iof natural products, largely roducts, with the United States ie exchange of certain other pdities, which are by no means fd either to natural products or products, at a greatly reduced ate. The list is too long to pui no doubt most of you are with it. As I shall have to |th it in some detail later on we this general definition stand I introduction. WHY CHANGE? now pertinent to ask why at licture the Laurier Government [ ;s to abandon the fiscal policy Ivhich with respect to tariff the business of the country |en conducted for forty-five Perhaps in this connection it fair to allow Mr. Fielding, !egotiaited the Agreement to :or himself. On the floor of use, when defending the pact, that 'It would benefit thc peo- both sides of the border line,' trther on that 'It would ten the friendly relations now prevailing1 and promote the rcial interests of both coun- This then may be regarded raison d'etre' of the proposal, icnted by market considera- hich will be dealt with later. {ROW IN CONCEPTION first thing that strikes the observer is that Mr. Field- |es cognisance only of the Canada and of the United md has not one word to say, [suggestion to make, with re- to thc claims of Great Bri- any other portion of the Empire. His own conception policy involved would appear ude Imperial considerations, t at a time when every mem- the Imperial family is striv- j develop inter-Imperial trade devise arrangements for fur- JImperial interests. |her tiling that strikes one is proposal to strengthen the relations now happily pre- between Canada and _ the IStates is rather gratuitous of the fact that the most cordial relations now existing between the United States and the British Empire as a whole have so recently been emphasized by the conclusion of an Arbitration Treaty, an incident of far more significance and moment than the consummation of a Commercial Treaty. I believe the general understanding of the matter is that the relations between Canada and the United States were never so cordial as at present and never stood in so little need of bolstering up. TWO GAUDY BAITS "But in their later elucidations of the Reciprocity Agreement and in the endeavour to render it palatable to the people of this country, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Mr. Fielding have dangled two gaudy baits before the electorate 'a wider market and cheaper living.' It will not be difficult to show that both these promises are fallacious, resting on an insecure foundation and impossible of fulfilment. THE WIDER MARKET "Take the question of the wider market. There is no doubt that at many points which might be named alongside the 4,000 miles of International Boundary Line which stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific, local conditions are such that one or another of the commodities included in the free list might be exchanged with advantage to the Canadian producer. If he has an article which is not being produced on the American side of the Line within a certain radius no doubt he can dominate that market to a certain extent, but this is taking the smallest and the narrowest view of the question, even from a business standpoint. It is not the exceptional but the net result of the pact which has to be considered, and the net result is that Canada gives free access to the farm products of 90,000,000 people, while the United States gives free access to the farm products of 8,000,000. We in Canada know something of a slaughter market and know it to our sorrow; it is only a few years since Mr. Fielding himself was driven to legislate against the dumping of surplus American products in Canada at a price in many instances below actual cost, and between two countries in which the disproportion of production is so great the tendency would always be to market the surplus in the smaller country at a price with which its own producers could not compete. In any event 'the wider market' would be on this side of the Line through sheer force of circumstances and weight of num- CHEAPER LIVING "As to the second fallacy, the promise of 'cheaper living' a great deal might be said, but I will content myself with two observations: the first of which is that all human experience teaches that the cost of living and the rate of wages rise and fall together; not necessarily in the same ratio, but to some appreciable extent. There has never yet been a strike or a labour dispute affecting the rate of wages in which the cost of living did not play an important part, and in which it was not made use of by both sides to secure an increase or a reduction in wages as the case might be. "The next observation is that in those parts of the world where food is cheapest, wages are lowest, and as a rule development the slowest. I do not wish to particularise, but any Western man will follow my thoughts to localities in Eastern Canada where the cost of living is one- third what it is iu British Columbia, where the rate of wages is less than one-half and where there has been no activity and no development since Confederation. It is for the working- men of Canada to determine how much better off they would be with a reduced cost of living and an inevitably lower wage. MR. TAFT'S TWO STORIES "But, it is just possible that all this is beside the mark, because thc author of the pact, who should know something about its probable effect, I refer to Mr, Taft, has been forced to tell two stories on this subject. Six months ago, when he was recommending the Agreement to the favourable consideration of the artisans in the Eastern States, he endorsed if he did not originate, thc suggestion that the cost of living would be re duced. On the Fourth of July he came West to Indianapolis and mean States had been unable to figure out how the cost of living was to be reduced and the prices of farm produce maintained. Mr. Taft himself was unable to solve the problem and in his oration on the Fourth told his listeners that they were entirely mistaken in supposing that the price of farm products or the cost of living would be reduced. His very words, were: 'I do not think that the cost of living will be materially affected.' "When he said this Mr. Taft knew what he was talking about, and he knew why the cost of living would not be affected. It is because of the economic system under which food products, like all other products of this age, are distributed. The combines and trusts will take good care that the consumer does not get the benefit of any reduction in the tariff. This is not the time to enlarge on this important phase of the subject, but if Sir Wilfrid Laurier wishes to signalise the closing years of his life by performing a real service to the country, he will follow the lead of the American Government and probe into the transactions of Canadian combines. In any event we have the authority of Mr. Taft and our experience of American and Canadian trusts to prove that Reciprocity will not materially, if at all, reduce the cost of living. A CHANGE OF FRONT "It may be permissible at this point to refer for a few moments to the charge so industriously circulated by our Liberal friends that the Conservative party has performed a 'volte face' on the subject of Reciprocity, that for many years our leaders were in favour of it and time and time again led the movement. This phase of the question would not bc worth consideration if it were not being used as an argument in favour of Reciprocity. It may therefore be well to bear in mind first of all that the measure of Reciprocity now proposed is widely different in its most essential features from any of its predecessors, embracing as it does many commodities which cannot by the widest stretch of the imagination be regarded as farm or food products and which infringe upon our manufacturing and industrial interests; and secondly, if the Conservatives have been guilty of a change of front Sir Wilfrid Laurier has been guilty of a double change, as will presently appear. The fact of the matter is that both parties were justified by altered circumstances and the rapid growth of Canada in population and wealth in abandoning their efforts to secure Reciprocity with the United States. If a country progresses it must necessarily be true that the altered conditions would change its policy on many points and certainly upon the subject of trade arrangements. CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES "It will be interesting to note in this particular instance how circumstances alter cases, and to glance briefly at the history of Reciprocity and Canadian development during tbe last half century. From 1854 to 1866 there was a Reciprocity Agreement between Canada and the United States. Canada at that time consisted of Ontario and Quebec. The population in 1854 when thc Agreement came into force was 2,100,00. In 1866 when it was abrogated it stood at 2,650,000. Thc only railways in the Dominion were thc Grand Trunk from Toronto to Montreal and the Great Western from Niagara to Windsor. There were no large factories; there were not even the beginnings of our present great industrial works and there was a very small home market for the simple reason that the vast majority of people were farmers raising produce for their own consumption. HISTORY OF RECIPROCITY "Even then the effect of a Reciprocity Treaty was unfavourable. Following the Treaty business in and out of the port of Montreal declined. In 1854 thc carrying trade of the St. Lawrence was valued at $33,63,3.128. In the next year it dropped to $15,- 208,600. The ships' tonnage going to tiie sea from Montreal and Quebec decreased from 1,487,097 to 870,794 tons, and the value of the exports from $42,000,000 to $28,000,000. On Canadian canals iu the lirst year of the Treaty the total fell off by 30 per cent. For twelve years the Treaty continued in operation with varying hut on the whole ttnsatisfac while the farmers of the Western | tory, results, and in 1866 it was abro gated. The immediate result was that thc United States raised the tariff wall again and Canadians found themselves face to face with a closed market which they had been assiduously cultivating for twelve years, dislocated trade and thousands of ruined farmers. This was the lesson of the last Reciprocity Treaty between Canada and the United States and although it is forty-five years since it was abandoned there are many Canadians today who can recall the incidents I have related. REACTION "But, even the Reciprocity Treaty with the United States may be a blessing in disguise—when it is abrogated; for the disastrous conditions which confronted Canadians in 1866 brought about a reaction in public sentiment and turned their eyes towards the British market and self- development. It is not too much to say that this reaction from an American trade alliance ripened public opinion and strengthened public sentiment in favour of Confederation, which was consummated shortly afterwards. From that day to this there has been no turning back on the part of Canada and in view of the unparalleled prosperity of the last decade it can only be a matter of gratification that any subsequent attempts to secure partial Reciprocity with the United States met with a rebuff. Why should Canadians take the risk of a repetition of the dias- trous consequences which followed the last Reciprocity Treaty with the United States? THE NATIONAL POLICY "In 1879 the National Policy was announced; a policy of reasonable protection for our industries and a policy which for the lirst time gave us a chance of developing our natural resources in competition with the United States. The National Policy grew out of a conception of Canada's independence; it was a policy conceived upon a statesmanlike basis; it was designed to secure a national trade and permanent lines of national development, lt was designed to relieve Canada from those spasmodic and periodic trade depressions and dislocations which she had been unable to avoid as long as she was defenceless against her great competitor. In this connection it is interesting to bear in mind that Sir John A. Macdonald in framing the National Policy inserted a clause which left it open for the United States at any time to enter into a Reciprocity arrangement in farm products. Overtures were made at that time by thc Canadian Government and rejected. This clause was not repealed until 1897, after standing for nearly twenty years, a monument of the unwillingness of our neighbours across the Line to enter into anv measure of Reciprocity with Canada. BRITISH PREFERENCE "Then the natural result of this abandonment by Sir Wilfrid Laurier worked out in the direction in which Canadian public opinion desired, and thc historic British Preference of 25 per cent, was granted. This movement was approved by men of all parties; it was a true interpretation of the Canadian desire to cultivate closer trade relations with the Motherland, and was the logical result of thirty years of trading upon more or less independent lines, and twenty years of trading under the tariff schedules imposed by the National Policy. SIR WILFRID'S DECLARATIONS "Nothing could have been more significant than thc action of Sir Wilfrid Laurier in 1897 in removing the Reciprocity clause from the Statute Book, followed as it was by the institution of the British Preference. Whatever the views of thc Conservative party and tbe Conservative leaders may have been, it is quite clear from this action that Sir Wilfrid had turned his back on Reciprocity. But it is only necessary to refer to his own utterances on the subject which clearly demonstrate the correctness of this conclusion: "Tn 1898 Sir Wilfrid said: "Canada today is not in favour of reciprocity. There was a time when Canadians, beginning with myself, would have given many things to obtain the American market, but thank heaven those days are past and over." " 'At the Imperial conference in 1907 he said: "There was a time when we wanted Reciprocity with them, but our offers wcre negatived and put aside, and we have said goodbye to that trade, and we have put our hopes on British trade now".' .."As a reason for the building of the National Transcontinental railway, Sir Wilfrid said: " T have found in the short experience during which it has been my privilege and my fortune to be placed at the head of affairs, by the will of the Canadian people, that the best and most effective way to maintain friendship with our American neighbours is to be absolutely independent of them.' "The Hon. W. S. Fielding was so moved to admiration by the foregoing sentiment of Sir Wilfrid's that he expressed himself thus: "'There was no part of the eloquent speech of my hon. friend that I admired more than his statement to the effect that the best possible way to live on friendly terms with our brothers to the South of us is to have them understand that we are determined to be absolutely independent of them.' "Let it be frankly admitted that the National Policy had 'won out,' that Canada had been educated to self-reliance and self-development, that her people had learned the lessons of history, and especially the lesson that in any trade agreement with the United States she was bound to get the worst end of the bargain, and lastly, that her true line of development lay in the direction of cultivating closer relations with the Motherland and the Empire. It is both foolish and futile for either party to attempt to make political capital out of conditions which developed entirely from altered circumstances. WHY RETRACE OUR STEPS? "The question naturally arises, why should a great leader charged with the responsibilities of government seek to retrace his steps in so vital a matter as a national policy. Why with the lessons of half a century before him should Sir Wilfrid Laurier want to turn back to an abandoned policy? It would require very strong reasons to justify such a measure, the strongest of which would be if the commercial condition of Canada were such as to require new measures. What is our present condition? IS CANADA PROSPEROUS? "Are we prosperous, or is the Government called upon to devise means to rescue Canada from a period of stagnation and depression? Do we find activity in all our industries, a rapid growth of population, accumulation of wealth, enormously increased bank clearings and customs receipts—in a word do we find our commercial barometer at high or low nressure? Let tbe Government Blue Books answer this question, and a few figures from the Trade Returns of 1910 will suffice: "Take our Exports and Imports:— Exports Imports Total Trade 1900. .$191,894,723 $189,622,531 $381,517,2:4 1905.. 203,316,872 266,834,417 470,151,289 1910.. 309,682,431 418,730,764 728,413,195 Eleven months' total trade from March 31st, 1910 to February 28th, 1911, totalled $687,476,352, an increase of $76,798,000 over the like period of the previous fiscal year. "As to Income and Expenditure:— Revenue Expenditure Surplus 1909-10. .$101,503,710 $79,411,747 $22,091,963 ■.010-11.. 117,500.000 87,ooo,coo 30.500,000 These are the conditions in Canada today and it matters not whether you take the individual provinces or whether you take Canada as a whole we are enjoying a period of unexampled prosperity; our development is upon safe and permanent lines; it has out-stripped the anticipations of the most sanguine, and it would seem to be the most fatuous act of madness at such a time to seek to revolutionise the fiscal policy upon which such success has been built up. CONDITIONS IN U. S. Surely it is not without pertinency to enquire what are the condition, in the United States, the countrv lo which Sir Wilfrid Laurier bids us turn at this time; the country wilh whicii he seeks closer commercial relations, and with the future of which he would have us bind up our interests. We, in British Columbia, are well situated to draw this deadly parallel, because just across lhe Sound there are great cities suffering from intense depression. Industries ar.- closed down, public works are par- tiall" suspended; there are thousands of unemployed and the wages of unskilled labour have fallen lower than 12 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. 1911 for many years past. But one only has to take up the American papers to read of curtailing of operations in almost every State of the Union. Scores of factories have been closed; hundreds of thousands of workmen have been discharged. This trade depression is not cpnfined to any particular branch; it is general, and it is reacting upon the transportation and transfer companies. One railway alone has laid off 6,ooo men. In every part of the Union there is disquiet, unrest, apprehension.' There may not be any general agreement as to the causes which have produced these disastrous results. With them we are not presently concerned; all we have to consider is the fact that at the moment of our greatest prosperity we are asked to enter into intimate trade union with a country which is involved in the most serious commercial and labour troubles, and which has never yet entered into any negotiations with Canada without getting the better of us. I do not think tbat on this necessarily brief statement of the case it can fairly bc claimed that the Government has shown justification for its proposals. Again, 1 therefore ask, 'Why change?' POSITION OF THE FARMERS "In considering the merits of the j|. Reciprocity Agreement from a pure ly business standpoint, thc position of the Canadian farmer is of paramount importance. The whole movement is apparently due, so far as it is attributable to business considerations, to the pressure brought to bear on Sir Wilfrid Laurier by tlie farmers of the Prairie Provinces. We all know what a 'mauvais quarte d'heure' they gave him on the occasion of his Western tour last year, and how, one thousand strong, they invaded the Mouse at Ottawa and de- i. manded tariff concessions. It is not to belittle the importance of the farming interests which are admittedly the greatest a country can have, to suggest that the Canadian farmer is well off and least of all men stands in need -of special attention. Under the National Policy he has prospered at least as much as the manufacturer; hc is getting big prices for his product, prices which register an increase commensurate with tbe increase in any other class of commodity, while under the operation of the tariff the goods which he is compelled to purchase have not inordinately increased in value. ADVANCED PRICES "Taking two decades, that which ended in 1899 and that which ended in 1909, wc lind that grain and fodder, including thirteen selected standard commodities, have risen in value 49.9 per cent. Cattle, hogs, sheep and all their product, together with poultry, have risen 48.6 per cent. Dairy products have risen 33 per cent. These are the main articles which the farmer sells. Now as to what he buys:—the cost of woollen goods has increased 23.3 per cent; cotton goods, 25 per cent; boots and shoes, 25 per cent; metals and implements 2.4 per cent., and imported goods decreased 4 per cent. The average increase on this classification is 14.3 per cent. Thus we see that the staple lines of goods which the farmer has to purchase have increased 14.3 per cent., while the goods whicii he sells including crude farm products and manufactured farm products have increased 35.7 per cent. Has the farmer any cause for complaint? "But it has been suggested that the Canadian farmer would get better prices on the other side of the Line. Apart from the inherent improbability of this, due to the better organization of the American distributing combines, it has been ascertained that in almost every instance, and certainly in the case of all the leading products of the farm, Canadian prices are higher than American, and there is no economic process by which market prices can be increased by increasing competition. U. S. EXPORTS FARM PRODUCTS "This brings me to another aspect of the question which has not received the attention which it deserves, and that is that tlie United States is a large exporter of all thc leading products of the farm, and one can take up tbe Trade Returns in one hand and the proposed Reciprocity Agreement in the other, and on comparing them find that nearly every article mentioned in the latter 'appears in tbe former, and to an extent which must be both surprising and disconcerting to the Canadian farmer who is looking for a wider market across the Line, if the Reciprocity Agreement becomes law. I find from the Official Export Returns of the United States for thc year ending December 31st, 1910, that the following farm products are exported to the values stated (1 quote in millions only, omitting the smaller figures): —Cattle, $12,000,000; Horses, $4,000,- 000; Wheat, $47,000,000; Barley, $3,- 000; Bacon, $18,000,000; Hams and Shoulders, $17,000,000; Fresh Beef, $8,000,000; Vegetables $2,000,000; Fruit and Nuts, $19,000,000. 1 know that there are geographical and other considerations which affect both the production and thc distribution of farm products, but these figures cannot be without some significance in relation to 'the wider market.' AFFECTS MANUFACTURES "I want, however, to draw your attention to the fact that the proposed free list includes many articles allied to our manufacturing industries and having no direct connection with farming. And the sinister suggestior which their inclusion in the schedule implies is that the present Reciprocity Agreement is only intended to be an instalment, and that having blanketed farm products and laid its hand on some of our manufactures, the logical consequence will be that any future extension of the principle will cover still more of our manufactured articles. The free list includes sawn timber, of which the States exported $10,000,000 worth in 1910; boards, deals and planks, of whicii they exported $26,000,000 worth; agricultural implements, of wliieh they exported $28,000,000 worth; automobiles and parts of which they exported $11,000,000 worth, and clocks, of which they exported $2,500,000 worth. On the free list we also find the following products of our manufacturing industries. Brass bars) and rods,, rolled iron; crucible cast steel, and wire. On the reduced tariff list we lind many items which are today the chief product of some of our latest established industries, such as paying blocks, bells, cutlery, cement, agricultural implements, portable engines and boilers, plumbing fixtures, motor vehicles and iron ore. It does seem to me that under the guise of an agreement which purports to exchange farm products free the Government has opened the door too wide to the admission of a line of manufactured articles which we are doing our utmost to produce in our own country, and in which we cannot possibly compete on anything like equal terms with a country so much larger, wealthier and well established. UNRESTRICTED RECIPROCITY "A careful study of the proposed Agreement raises many doubts in one's* mind as to what really took place at Washington, when Mr. Fielding and Mr. Patterson met Mr. Taft ancl Mr. Knox. It must not be forgotten that the Agreement emanated from the latter gentleman and that therefore they had everything ready when our own emissaries arrived. They had taken their own time to prepare the schedule and were well posted in every detail as the result of many months' preparation. It is true that some 'pour parlers' were exchanged in which the renegade parson who edits the Toronto Globe is supposed to have acted as jackal for the Canadian Government. But when all is said and done it was Mr. Taft and Secretary Knox who prepared the Agreement, and it arouses more than a suspicion that when Mr. Fielding and Mr. Patterson arrived at Washington the first offer which they received was one of 'unrestricted Reciprocity.' "Be that as it may, I think I have said enough to convince you that the promise of a 'wider market,' of 'cheaper living' and of any substantial gain to Canada by passing the Agreement are negatived by conditions as they exist in the States today and the impossibility of such an Agreement giving Canada anything else than the worst of the deal. FREE TRADE THE GOAL "I would now direct your attention to a very important consideration which is that many of • the chief speakers to be found on the Liberal platform during this campaign, and especially those who have visited British Columbia, openly avow themselves Free Traders and announce that they hail Reciprocity as an instalment only. We have recently had two able speakers in Victoria— Dr. Clark of Red Deer and Mr. J. S. Cowper of Prince Rupert, who have taken this ground, and Mr. Ralph Smith, the late member and candidate-elect for Nanaimo, is on every platform declaring himself an uncompromising Free Trader. Tf Sir Wilfrid Laurier stood on the same platform the people of Canada would dispose of the question in very short order. However seductive the idea of Free Trade may be, there is no thinking man who does not know tliat so far as Canada is concerned it is chimerical and Utopian. The veriest tyro in public affairs knows that under anv form of Free Trade or unrestricted Reciprocity Canada would be swamped by the United States. What may happen when our magnificent resources arc more fully developed, when our manufacturing industries are more firmly established, and when our population and wealth approximate to those of the States no one can say. The solution of such a problem is in the womb of the future, but certainly for to-day a Free Trade policy is an impossibility. No one knows this better than Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who abandoned even talking about it when confronted with the responsibilities of office and who has continued with splendid results the protective policy which he found in operation when he assumed the reins of power in 1896. NEW ECONOMIC MAXIMS "Some of these Free Trade Liberal orators have afforded considerable entertainment and in their admirable speeches have given utterance to quite a new set of economic maxims. For instance, Mr. Cowper has told us that 'the success or wealth of the country is not gauged by its imports and exports.' This may be half a truth and like most half-truths is misleading. At any rate it is the basis on which economic experts estimate the material progress of a country, ancl applied to Canada it furnishes the strongest possible argument why we should 'let well alone.' ROBINSON CRUSOE "The same speaker entertained us by a very remarkable application of the incident and moral of Robinson Crusoe's isolation on the island of Juan Fernandez. By some inconceivable process of the mind. Mr. Cowper compared Robinson Crusoe to a Protectionist, ancl imagined that when he saw a merchant-man approaching the shores of his island with cargo to dispose of he would at once refuse to allow the cargo to be landed without the payment of a stiff duty, ancl having levied the duty he would proceed, as a consumer, to pay it. I am afraid this illustration is rather too far fetched for the ordinary comprehension to grasp and that Mr Cowper is a little unhappy in his choice of a simile, If I have read Defoe's great story aright, it teaches self-reliance ancl independence. The charm of the story is the ingenuity with which Robinson Crusoe made the best possible use of what Nature had placed at his hands, and developed the natural resources of his island. The story has a very pointed application and a very obvious moral at the present crisis in Canadian affairs. THE CHINESE WALL "Mr. Cowper was hardly less unhappy in his attempt to poke fun at the expense of the Chinese for being so self-contained ancl for building up a high wall to prevent the ingress of outsiders. Whatever else thc Chinese -may have done, they have developed to the last degree the policy which both Canada and the United States are just beginning to realise as a necessity—the conversation of their natural resources. Undoubtedly there are many things which we do not want to learn from the Chinese, but this is one which we can well afford to learn and to which both Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Mr. Taft are conspicuous converts. ' PROVINCE AGAINST PROVINCE "Then Mr. Cowper asked a ques tion, the answer to which is also of the utmost significance at the present time. He asked: 'If tariff can create wealth, why should not British Columbia have a tariff against Alberta and Saskatchewan, ancl Victoria one against Esquimalt?' Apart from the fact that this is a 'reductio ad absurdum,' it serves to show how little Mr. Cowper and the other Free Trade speakers realise that Canada's work today is nation-building ancl not disruption. How can we hope to build up a united country if the various sections discriminate against each other? It is not because tariff does not create wealth that the Provinces should not have a tariff against each other, and this Mr. Cowper knows full well, but because the Provinces must be united in a common fiscal policy, as they are united, if Canada is to become strong. And yet apparently neither Dr. Clark nor Mr. Cowper has reflected that Reciprocity with the United States would mean closing at any rate a large percentage of the British Columbia markets to the farm products of Alberta ancl Saskatchewan, sister provinces, in favour of importations from the near-by states of Washington ancl Oregon. These speakers would repudiate the suggestion that a policy of this kind involves any disloyalty, but it could hardly be regarded as a manifestation of loyalty. THE FRUIT INDUSTRY "And this brings us to consider the very remarkable statements made by Liberal speakers as to the direct effect of Reciprocity on the great industries of British Columbia. The Hon. William Templeman, Mr. Ralph Smith and their supporting speakers have claimed that all oui standard industries would benefit. Now let us first of all look at the fruit industry. Their statement is that Reciprocity opens the market for fruit to 19,000,000 people. Does it? To say nothing of the geographical limitations imposed what shall be said of the fact that the United States exports $19,000,000 worth of fruit and nuts every year? What shall be said of the fact that the neighbouring Western states of Washington, Oregon ancl California iu particular, already export large quantities of fruit to British Columbia and to British Columbia's principal markets, the Prairie Provinces? With the removal of the duty they can flood those markets because their orchards are further developed; they havc an immeasurably larger area under fruitage; they have well-established and well-organized distribution agencies, and, what is perhaps more effective than all for export purposes, having a home market of 90,000,000 they can afford at any rate for some years to come to treat Canada as a dumping market. "But, 'Oh,' says our Liberal orator, 'Mr. McBride, the Premier of British Columbia, Mr. J. H. Turner, Agent- General, Mr. Price Ellison, the esteemed Minister of Agriculture, and a whole host of subordinate officials in thc Government, have announced in the uttermost parts of the earth that British Columbia grows, and can grow, the best fruit in the world. And how do you reconcile your apprehensions for the future of thc fruit industry with their eulogies?' Have the speakers overlooked tbe fact that thc main purpose of all the admirable addresses of Premier McBride and his colleagues is to advertise British Columbia, to draw the attention of outsiders to its possibilities ancl to attract capital for the development of its natural resources? Have they forgotten that with British Columbia fruit-growing is an infant industry, that only an inconsiderable percentage of its fruit lands have been occupied and that it is just struggling to its feet as a fruit producer? "The fruit industry of British Columbia today presents the very condition which Liberals and Conservatives alike have hitherto agreed demands protection ancl assistance. The one thing which this Province needs above all others is population. Here we have one of the largest and undoubtedly the richest Provinces in the Dominion, easily capable of supporting a population of several millions—maybe many millions. At present there are not more than 400,000 people within our borders. We need more people; people to settle our lands; people to grow fruit, ancl people to eat fruit so that we may have a home market, the first desideratum with every industry. Whatever else Reciprocity may do, it will vastly increase competition in a struggling industry at the most critical stage of its career. Whatever else it may do, it will retard the settlement of fruit lands, reduce the value of fruit products and set back the splendid progress which the fruit industry has been able to register. It cannot kill the industry, but it can hamper it and retard its progress. It will undoubtedly rob British Columbia of the larger part of the market in the Prairie Provinces, and if the net result of all this is not a decided loss to the fruit industry, then I fail to appreciate what loss means. THE FISHERIES "Then our Liberal friends turn to the fishing industry, and tell us that if Reciprocity passes, the fleet of vessels which now find their home in Seattle ancl carry so many million pounds of fish per annum in American bottoms to American cities for distribution in the Eastern States will find their home in Prince Rupert and will abandon the American ports entirely. They told us in a burst of enthusiasm that 'in future all fishing vessels on the Pacific Coast would be built in Victoria and other British Columbia ports, would be manned by Canadian crews, and the money obtained by the sale of the fish would go, not to Seattle, but to Victoria and the cities of the North.' And all this is to be effected by the elimination of a duty of one cent a pound! In the Name of the Prophet, figs! THE STEALING OF FISH "They did not tell us that if the Dominion Government had done its duty the bulk of the halibut catch would now be going to Canadian and not to American ports. That most of the fish conveyed by swift gasoline launches to Seattle are stolen from Canadian waters within the three-mile limit; that during the present season an extension of time has been granted to the Canadian salmon fisheries because our waters have been depleted by poaching, and that the whole trouble with the fisheries on the Pacific Coast is that for years past the Dominion Government has grossly neglected its duty, has maintained the most inefficient supervision and and has practically shut its eyes to wholesale robbery by the agents of the New England Fish Company in alliance with concessionaries of the Canadian Government. A duty of one cent a pound can have no effect upon thc halibut fisheries of the Pacific Coast, and this industry will not pass into the hands of Canadians until the Dominion Government does its duty ancl protects them from the depreciations of their more powerful and less scrupulous neighbour. LUMBERING "Then we are told that the lumber industry will gain by Reciprocity, and our opponents literally chortle with glee when they remind us that the lumbermen themselves favour Reciprocity. Well, it must be admitted that some of them do on the principle that 'a bird in the hand is wortli two in the bush.' They see the chance to make big profits immediately, and that blinds them to the broader, national aspect of the ques tion. What are the facts as affecting lumber? If my hearers will procure a copy of the Scientific American for August they will find there a very able expert article by Pinchot. He is an admitted authci ity on the subject of the consent tion of natural resources; he is American writing for the Americl people, and he tells them that tl United States is within measuralj distance of the exhaustion of its tij ber resources. This statement , made after investigation and for purpose of impressing on the Gcj ernment the importance of conse tion and reforestation. Canada British Columbia in particular ll prodigious ancl almost virgin timbf "What necessity is there to off any inducement by the removal the duty on lumber and its producl such as pulp, to a nation which| within measurable distance of the haustion of its timber supplies. Cl not we afford to sit tight for a 1] years while natural laws work their own results? Already Ami can capital to the extent of ml millions has been invested in the ]l chase of our timber lands. Why [ compel the purchasers to manul ture all the products of the forestl our own soil. They will have tol it if things are left to take tl course. The development of luni manufacture and pulp manufacl will necessarily mean the establ| ment of scores of cities within borders ancl an enormous growtll population. This will create hf markets for our farm products give us an element of stability security which can never be acqul as long as we depend upon a_.ii exl trade. The enormous investment! American capital in Canadian tin! lands is the best evidence of the! cessities of our neighbour. Lei take a lesson out of his book.f Uncle Sam never yet allowed a| of raw product to go out of his try as long as hc could compel treatment on his own soil. FREE COKE "Some capital has been madd our Liberal friends out of thel that coke has been placed ori| free list. This is to result in ing our miners busy, building il coke ovens, ancl greatly cxtetr our coal mining industry, anl course it possesses the satisfal feature that the coke will be nl factured on Canadian soil. TheT industry is in a class by itself ail condition requires to bc underl before the full advantage of Retf city can be estimated, and this position. The Western StatJ any rate within a thousand mil] the boundaries of British Colul possess no high class coking! lhey are obliged to purchas! British Columbia product, atf they purchase it whenever it il tainable. For nearly ten ycars.p Mr. J. J. Hill obtained control principal coking coalfield therj been a constant feud betweef smelter owners of British Coll and the United States, becau| order to furnish transportation own lines ancl to provide fuel f| own smelters, Mr. Hill has the Canadian smelters and fel American. Every Board of Trl the Kootenay is on record asj testing against this conditio things, and the largest consum-a Granhy smelter, was obliged t\ chase about a million dollars' * of stock in the coal mine referf in order to secure some voice j management of its affairs ancl I coke to run its smelter. This | American policy and this is hq ciprocity works out. At along the International Bc Line west of the Great Lak the States supply Canada witl| They are already taking all th get from us and more thai ought to get in fairness to oi[ requirements. Our mines ing full time (when there is nc on), ancl the demand for coke in excess of the supplv. Freel in coke cannot possibly bene! nada for many years to conl until the supply has overtakl demand, and there is no proll whatever of that. So that thf effect of tiie removal of the *| a dollar a ton will be that will supply American smelter| oeting with our own with fuel ancl to that extent incre<| scveritv of the competition oroducts of the smelter, and extent also handicap British bia smelters. Truly, free coll great boon. At any rate a cf vestigation of this partialis furnishes an admirable illustrq the manner in which trade ments between Canada ail United States have always I think I have now said is necessary with reference effect of Reciprocity upon the arc! industries of British Co Tf there were time it would as easy to continue the invesl all along the Boundary Line] show tnat while we might little advantage here and thi net result of Reciorocity froml lv business standpoint must! ably be to give us 'the small| the stick.' THE BROADER BASI "Ancl now I must pass in I sion to a consideration of otl far more important aspects [ greatest quetsion which liq THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 13 ■en presented to the people of Ca- Ida as an electoral issue. Great Id important as the material aspects 1 Reciprocity may be, I have always limed that the question would be ltled by the electors on a broader ■sis. Kipling told us five years ago lit we were on the threshold of na- lnhood and in noble and memorable lrds he urged us to 'think Imper- ly'; and for some years Canada has pn thinking Imperially. The na- nal sentiment has grown with the J'elopment of the Imperial senti- |nt, and the splendid Work of men Col. Dennison is bearing fruit. THE DISLOYALTY CRY ll have no patience with the 'dis- |alty' cry. I refuse to believe that Liberal in favour of Reciprocity Juiy more disloyal than a Conser- live who is opposed to it. It is a lely political cry in which I take 1 stock. Deducting the small per- Itage of discontented men who are Ibe found everywhere, all Cana- lis are loyal; they are devoted to 1 interests of the Empire and they 1 loyal to the Union Jack. They J too well aware of the sacrifices |ch their ancestors made to hold once inhospitable northern cotin- lagainst every invader. They are ] keenly alive to its potentialities; have shared too long in its Iggles and reverses and today they lice too much in its successes to In to the wiles of any other filler. I believe that thc. Anglo- fen blood muning in the veins of Indians will always assert itself in lur of their national independence 1 their loyalty to the Empire. For [reason I believe that annexation |ie United States is an impossi- Therc are only two ways in lh it could be brought about, Ir by willing submission or con- It, and neither is conceivable. But is a road which leads to alinex- |i and it is quite possible to travel that road an appreciable dis- before we discover our mistake, lident Taft in a memorable say- Ivhich has become historic, told |*\mcrican people that they were le 'parting of the ways,' and he lined that to mean that unless accepted Reciprocity Canada |d draw further and further away the States in matters of trade, hearer and nearer to the Motherland the British Empire. And it |to head off this latter develop- that he urged the acceptance jciprocity. This very statement Id be sufficient to 'head off' Re- ■city. With its avowed object lengthening an American and tiling a British Alliance how can |lians be deluded into taking the turn at the parting of the 10T TRUST SIR WILFRID * this parting of thc ways I do Jrust Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The lion is a critical one; the decis- Inomentous. His past record, Iver his Canadian policy has led British policy, is not calctt- J to inspire confidence. I caii- »rget his dilatoriness in sending ■lian troops to South Africa, af- landing out against the proposal |ily surrendered to an aroused opinion. I cannot forget that second Colonial Conference, lng undoubtedly with the endor- J of his chief, the Finance Min- lf Canada, stated that he could liarantee the continuance of the Preference unless the Home liment granted a 'quid pro quo,' lis in spite of the fact that when Reference was granted it was Itiously declared both by Sir h Laurier and Mr. Fielding to fee-will offering. I cannot for- Wilfrid's reluctance to make Imtribution to Imperial Naval le and I remember with shame Iserable abortion of a naval pol- I which he finally bound the ly through the votes of his suo- lit followers. I cannot forget ■culent attitude at the recent Ial Conference; his refusal even fuss proposals looking towards Imperial union, and his per- refusal to place the Canadian Lent of the navy automatically |disposal of the British Admir- case of war. All these things Ime to doubt not so much the Ial loyalty of Sir Wilfrid to the British Throne and as his opportunism in the If political difficulties and his Id judgment in matters _ in lhe allows himself to believe Jnperial interests have no bear- Ion the settlement of a great II question even though the I involved is one of the units J British Empire. IE PREGNANT PHRASE 1 this reason I believe that Mr. |_ined a pregnant phrase when that we were at 'the parting ■ways., It is not conscious dis- I however, that is charged, but lidency of ill-digested legisla- } forge and strengthen ties Ivill bind us to a country alien 1 own, and correspondingly to those influences which latter- Idrawing us ever nearer to the I Country. No one who has Id the American Press during Iscussion of Reciprocity can That whatever the anticipation • friends of Reciprocity in Ca nada may be, the Americans are a unit in the belief that ultimately political union must follow commercial union. This much may be gathered from Mr. Taft's own speeches. Much more may be gathered from the less guarded utterances of American leaders of thought in all departments. The very bald and unqualified statement of the Chicago Globe Democrat but voices the consensus of opinion in the States. That paper says: 'We see no reason for the hypocrisy and dissimulation which form the keynote of the expressed opinion of many of our newspapers on the Reciprocity issue. Reciprocity is desirable majnly because it will be a splendid land-mark in the progress of the American continent. The mere commercial aspect of Reciprocity should be and is a minor consideration. Higher than this is the drawing closer together politically of the two countries which will be the result of triumph for Reciprocity. The sooner Canada becomes a part of the United States, the better off its people will be. The natural progress of this country points plainly to our destiny—one continent, one country, one flag.' A BAD BARGAIN "In view of these various considerations it seems to me that there can be but one answer to the proposal. It is a bad bargain commercially, politically, Nationally and Imperially. It is a bad bargain because we enter at a disadvantage, and can only get the small end of the deal. It is a bad bargain because it is only a stepping-stone and conceived, at any rate by the American Government, as a means to political union. It is a bad bargain because it checks the development of Canadian independence, and marries our fortunes to an alien power. It is a bad bargain because at a moment when every unit of the British Empire is seeking some means of consolidating the Empire commercially for the mutual benefit of all its members it will have the effect of diverting attention from London to Washington, paralysing inter-Imperial negotiations, protracting the fiscal and economic difficulties with which England has to grapple and which of late years have been so onerous, and of postponing the day when within the Empire there will be formed a Family Compact for the strengthening of the whole. I am convinced that it is the destiny of Canada to work out a magnificent future along these lines and not along the lines of an American inter-dependence; and therefore she cannot afford to take the wrong turn at 'the parting of the ways'." Election Prospects (Contributed) Latest advices from the Kootenay Electoral District are indicative that the Socialists there have reconsidered their first announced intention to place in the field a party candidate, and that the contest in the district will therefore be run on straight established party lines, with Mr. A. S. Goodeve a certain winner by an increased majority. In Vancouver city the Socialist candidate is still in the field in the'person of Mr. Kingsley, but it is possible that he too may be withdrawn before the date of formal nomination, there being an apparent intention of the party in the Province not to take any particular part in the present contest, when representation would have to be general in order to possess any value in advertising Socialist doctrines and policy. In Victoria a Socialist candidate is offering wholly as a result of a clash with the police as to street meetings. At the present writing the battle-lines in British Columbia would therefore seem to be complete, the champions selected being as hereunder: Comox-Atlin—Clements, Conservative; Ross, Liberal. Nanaimo—Shepherd, Conservative; Smith, Liberal. Victoria — Barnard, Conservative; Templeman, Liberal; Brown, Socialist. Vancouver—Stevens, Conservative; Senkler, Liberal; Kingley, Socialist. New Westminster—Taylor, Conservative; Oliver, Liberal. Yale-Cariboo — Burrill, Conservative; Macdonald, Liberal. Kootenay—Goodeve, Conservative; King, Liberal. Reports from all along the line are of a nature distinctly encouraging to the Conservative leaders. In Vancouver the organization of the party's campaign work is spoken of as virtually perfect, and the prospects of Aid. Stevens' election bright. In Nanaimo, the elimination of the Socialist split of the vote into three pieces, which on the occasion of the last general election greatly affected the result, makes it a foregone conclusion that Mr. Ralph Smith will be, on the _>ist proximo, dismissed from the parliamentary representation of the district—an event the contemplation of which does not, apparently occasion him any especial distress, as it is loudly whispered that he enters the present contest with the distinct assurance of a waiting senatorship. The latest reports from Nanaimo are briefly to the effect that Mr. Shepherd's election is assured, not only through his own popularity as a candidate and a man, but also through the fact that the constituency has long since wholly iost faith in Mr. Smith. Having climbed to a seat in Parliament as a free and independent champion of Labour, it is felt as a grievance by the Nanaimo workers that so soon as he felt his parliamentary position secure, he forthwith kicked them from under, as no longer es sential to the scheme of his ambitions, and became an open and unqualified professional party politician of the deepest dye. In Comox-Atlin Mr. Clements is stated to be winning votes, daily, as the people get larger opportunities of becoming acquainted with the man and his quality during his extensive tour. In Prince Rupert, where there is probably the largest concentrated vote of the district, the Conservative candidate is known as an alert and enterprising citizen, a good alderman, and a public man of wide information and distinctive ability. Along the railway line, too, it is the growing impression that Mr. Duncan Ross stands for the G. T. P. company rather than for the people of Comox-Atlin, and the history of that railway as an institution cradled and nursed by the Liberal government of Canada is too well known to excite any especial commendation or admiration. In New Westminster Mr. John Oliver appears in his characteristically blunt manner to be making the best showing he can purely out of dogmatic partisan loyalty, neither with hope of success nor any sincere approval of the party platform, the distinctive plank in which he has in fact dismissed with a reluctant admission that he certainly could not see how Reciprocity could work any benefit for him, as a Canadian farmer. In Yale-Cariboo, Dr. Macdonald of Vernon would seem to be another just-for-the-hon- our-of-running candidate. In Kootenay, Dr. J. H. King once again runs upon his qualifications as a good fellow and the friend of almost everyone in his home town of Cranbrook. His record in the local legislature, in whicii he was for a short time a member and his party's whip, does not show him to be a public man of the calibre that Mr. Goodeve has disclosed during his Ottawa career; and the people of Kootenay quite realize the fact. His candidature, like that of Mr. Oliver and that of Mr. Macdonald, may be regarded as perfunctory and purely to avert the necessarily harmful effect on the party chances were Kootenay, New Westminster and Yale-Cariboo to have been conceded at the outset as useless, by the non-presentation of Liberal representation, however nominal, in the fight. Here in Victoria—but why comment upon what is so generally recognized? Hon. Mr. Templeman is not a new candidate for local franchises, lie has been a perennial offering of his party ill this, his home city and as often as he has offered has been rejected. Victoria's memories are not surcharged with incidents of his accomplishments as a member and minister alert and super-active in the promotion of home interests, and he has probably even already considered some other back door, such as a Senate appointment or an undefended Comox-Atlin, to give him access again to public life. Miss Blanch McB. Smith Grand Prize Winner ofi$300 in Gold Close of Contest Exciting and Interesting. Many Candidates and their Friends Present at the Counting of Votes Miss Blanch McB. Smith, No. 528 Government Street, of District No. 7, is the Grand Prize winner of $300.00 in gold awarded by "The Week" to the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes in the entire contest. Promptly at 10 o'clock last Saturday night "The Week's Popular Voting Contest came to a close. The final scene was marked by much suppressed excitement and many of the contestants and their friends were in and out of the office from eight o'clock up to the announcement which was made shortly after ten o'clock. A number of the contestants and their representatives assisted in the counting of the votes and a great deal of jollying and joking was carried on while the votes were being counted. All of the leading candidates made a good fight and "The Week" extends its most hearty congratulations to the different prize winners. No ill feeling was expressed at the office of "The Week" last Saturday night by any of the candidates, in fact, the losers were among the first to congratulate the winners. Thus ends one of the most successful contests and one of the most remarkable demonstrations of personal effort, industry and determination ever witnessed in a newspaper contest. "The Week" congratulates itself on having secured the co-operation of the number of candidates and their friends in this contest. Following is alist of the prize winners:— GRAND PRIZE Miss Blanch McB. Smith, District 7, 528 Government St., $300 in gold. DISTRICT PRIZES ist—Miss M. Kent, Dis. 7, 229 Douglas St., Cabinet of Silver.. .$150.00 2nd—Miss Ruth Bell, Dis. 12, Vancouver, Diamond Ring 125.00 3rd—Miss S. Craig, Dis. 10, 1223 Princess Ave, Bedroom Suite.. 100.00 4th—Miss G. Hocking, Dis. 8, 833 N. Park, Dining-room Suite 75.00 5th—Miss M. Owens, Dis. 4, Tennyson Rd., Watch ana Chain. 60.00 6th—Miss E. Ricketts, Dis. 2, 18 Constance, Watch and Chain.. 50.00 7th—Miss J. Patterson, Dis. 9, 1605 Belcher St., Motor Bag 40.00 8th—Miss E. Dack, Dis. 6, 1038 View, Queen Anne Tea Set 30.00 9th—Miss B. Tait, 815 Catherine, Gold-filled Mesh Bag 25.00 ioth—Miss M. Blake, Dis. 5, 418 Bay St., Pocket Kodak 20.00 nth—Mrs. E. Thorne, Dis. 11, Nanaimo, Suit Case 16.00 Following is the number of votes cast for each and every candidate during the Contest: District 2—Miss E. Ricketts 17.960 District 3—Miss B. Tait 7,925 District 4—Miss M. Owens 45,305 District 4—Miss B. Etheridge 400 District 5—Miss M. Blake 3,175 District 5—Miss N. Pottinger 2,325 District 6—Miss E. Dack 8,660 District 6—Miss A. Sweet 5.275 District 7—Miss B. McB. Smith 221,675 District 7—Miss M. Kent 166,245 District 8—Miss G. Hocking 56,780 District 8—Miss L. Roach 5,925 District 9—Miss J. Paterson 16,025 District 10—Miss S. Craig 86,565 District 10—Miss J. King 2,700 District 11—Mrs. E. Thorne 1,130 District 12—Miss Ruth Bell 94,645 District 12—Miss M. Nyland 43,700 THE RESULT OF THIS CONTEST HAS BEEN TO ADD APPROXIMATELY TWO THOUSAND SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE WEEK'S LIST. 528 Government Street, August 30th, 1911. Mr. William Blakemore, Editor of "The Week," Victoria, B. C. Dear Sir:— Owing to willing responses of numerous friends, I am gratified to learn that my efforts in the Voting Contest" for obtaining subscriptions to "The Week" have resulted in my capturing the first prize, three hundred dollars in gold, the receipt of which I hereby wish to acknowledge. Respectfully yours, B. McB. SMITH. 14 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 Correspondence COPY OF LETTER SENT TO HON. RICHARD McBRIDE June 27th, 1911. The Hon. Richard McBride, Premier of British Columbia, 3 Whitehall Court, S.W. Dear Sir:— On behalf of the Council of the Naval and Military Emigration League, I beg to thank you for your kindness in granting an interview on Tuesday last, the 20th inst., to Lord Saye and Sele, Major-General Sir Frederick- Benson, Major W. Hussey Walsh and myself, on the introduction of Mr. A. E. Hepburn of Vancouver, respecting the work of this League. We gratefully recognise the interest you took in our plans and especially your offer to bring under the notice of your Government the question of granting a subsidy, either per capita or in such other way as may commend itself to you, in the case of carefully selected men who may emigrate to British Columbia under the auspices of this League, so as to reduce the cost of their railway journey, which is, in many instances, a bar to their proceeding to your province. We shall be glad, with your permission, to confer with your Agent- General, the Hon. J. H. Turner, on the subject, and to submit to him any cases that may appear to us to be suitable for the proposed concession. Mr. Turner has taken a very kindly interest in our work, as he realises that British Columbia offers special advantages to ex-Service men of good character and physique to settle there. Again thanking you for your courteous reception, Yours faithfully, (Signed) E. T. SCAMMELL, Secretary. THE GULF MAIL SERVICE Editor The Week: Sir,—A clipping from your paper of the 19th inst. with the above heading has just been handed me. That Messrs. Beckett & Major be not too weary in awaiting my "withdrawal of a number of extravagant statements to the Colonist," I hasten to reply. However, I do not intend to dignify the present mail service by a discussion of its excellencies or deficiencies. I made no statement that the Tuladi had lost any mails, to make it appear that I did so is a childish twisting of my language. I attempted a summary of the violations of the mail contract since the wreck of the Iroquois and not only during the time covered by the Tu- ladi's service. To hint, as the above clipping seems to do that the Tuladi can give an adequate permanent mail service to the Islands is to add insult to injury, while to say "that the majority of the people on the Islands are satisfied" with the present service is such a manifest caricature of the facts as to cause amusement only. Again, you say that "it is only fair to the owners" to state that the Tuladi stepped in at a time when there was no other service available, and this is not quite correct as the C. P. R. had begun a regular service for the Islands sometime before the Tuladi took the place of the Victor on the run. It may be that the Tuladi was the last resort of the holders of the mail contract in their desperate effort to protect their own interests, but that is another matter. She was not needed for the convenience or comfort of the people of the Islands; ancl her continuance on the route is only a drawback, as she ties us down to the discomforts and loss of the transfer at Sidney, and is unfitted and unable to give a proper freight and passenger service, to any point. You say that as "a matter of fair play," you publish the statement of the agents of the Tuladi. Allow me respectfully to say that you are barking up the wrong tree. If you want to enter a fight of that kind here are the materials for a very pretty one right at your hand. We Islanders havc taken every means in our power to have the Postoffice Department cancel the present mail contract held by the Sidney & Nanaimo Transportation Co., because of the many violations of that contract since the wreck of the Iroquois, but so far the holders of that contract have been able to wield a greater influence over the authorities than all the people interested. Our quarrel therefore is with the Government and not with the Tuladi or any other boat that has attempted to carry our mails. So strong is the feeling that at a meeting of the Island Development League held here last Saturday evening it was resolved to take steps at once to arrange for a delegation to go to Ottawa if necessary in outfight for what we understand to be, fair play. GEO. W. DEAN. Ganges, Aug. 28th. THE ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN The Editor of The Week, Victoria, B. C. Sir,—We are in the buzz of a Dominion about-to-be election and everyone is running round with their little axes under their arm. As my axe is keeping its edge I would write impartially and not what I wish but what I honestly believe. So to clear my position in the face of politicians I may state that I am British—Imperialist—a believer that the HONEST labourer is worthy of his hire, and the politician of his, which will probably be—damnation. I am a settler in British Columbia and have its weal, not imaginary interests at heart. I trust I am so far clear and that my little trumpet brays with no uncertain sound. Now there are some questions of the utmost importance to us here, much in the order as follows: 1. Reciprocity—which offers us no value of any kind for a reduction of say 2c a sack on potatoes and possibly a quarter of a cent on chewing gum. We are to throw open the doors of our grand God-given storehouses to be plundered by political hold-up men—spoils to the victor— felonious trust-mongers and the lowest type of hoodlums. Anyone who wants the best reasons against Reciprocity has only to read President Taft's speeches; he is quite straight and he points out in paragraph after paragraph the advantage to the Yankee and the ruin to the Canadian and British trader in connection therewith. He openly says THE GREAT OBJECT is to defeat the course of British trade throughout the world and to destroy the Canadian eastern and western railway connection and to supplant it by American northern and southern lines. The more honest and open- mouthed American politician tells you it means Annexation. So now, oh wavering Canadian, under which flag will you live or die? You are free to make your choice; you can take whichever road you like but at least have the sense to look before you leap; for if you do not, you may fall into a filthy muck- heap of grab, graft and general plunder, in which, believe me, the Yankee will be the top dog. And you will only have your own folly and the criminal legislation of a false and traitorous Dominion Government (in whom the crisis is showing the honourable exceptions) to blame. Do not let us be a proof of the saying: "Quern deus vult pcrdere, primum dementit." 2. The next question seems to be the Navy. Now with some little experience of the world I would ask you to name a strong and useful little force such as that outlined by the British Admiralty for your acceptance, and which wculd have been set up, but that Laurier fears for his Quebec followers who look ever to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, and who have toleration, privilege and protection under the British Government such as no French or American Government would ever allow them. See the operation of the "ne tcmcre" Papal Bull in place of the law of the country. As regards a point in this naval connection I know that I shall be unpopular, but for this I do not care, because what I am about to state is FACT. A large, honest but unthinking party clamours for the warships for the Canadian Navy to be built in Canada and some on the Pacific Coast,—-Esquimalt for choice. Now the kids who cry for the moon have about as much sense. The prohibitive cost of labour and material; the stupid and blind goings-on of the political trades unions, prevent any PRESENT hopes of it and in any event you would be getting an inferior, unfinished and expensive article about the time the war was over, which you would have to hand over to the enemy if he were fool enough to accept it. I had the privilege of talking this over with the late Mr. Rebbeck, a well-known engineer at Victoria and one of his . remarks was: "What! Build a battle-ship and armour-plates? Why, when I want a comparatively small casting I have to send to Europe or Eastern America for it!" We do not want a Canadian navy of derelicts and deserters. We want good ships and disciplined people to man them—a combination I fear very far away. But the Niobe and Rainbow were an honest attempt to lay a foundation as training ships for both. I would, however, as far as the LOCAL building question goes, earnestly beg my fellow-settlers in B. C. not to be led away by a shadow and lose what I do believe to be a substantial advantage to the whole of British Columbia, viz.: a GREAT DOCK. We require on this coast and in this Province a large dock, preferably in Esquimalt under the shadow of the 9.2 guns at present lying under the step-motherly protection of the Dominion Government lest they might bark at Reciprocity or Asiatic Immigration, which should be capable of taking our largest vessel and by sub-division two or more smaller ones. There should be gridirons and ways for cleaning small craft; stores and spars for repairs and refitting of most vessels. This would be a paying proposition in yearly dividends on capital expenditure, would support a large staff of really skilled workmen, over-looked by men of experience and also a number of labourers, not alien, except a few watchmen who have already served the Empire in other fields. I would venture to say that such a dockyard would always have paying and profitable work and might be run on shares to the public and an annual grant from the Government until it found its feet. Vessels of every nation and tonnage and "lame ducks" naval and commercial would use it and it might also have a great coal store near, but not in the compound. I think this is no chimera but a solid proposition. 3. Now the last question is Asiatic labour. I am quite as anxious to see this a white man's country as anyone, but I think a very grave error is committed in the methods tried. The existing system forbids the entry of certain classes of labour—cooks, gardeners, servants, navvies, which arc or will be necessary to the proper development of this Province for many years and the lack of which condemns the wives to be the real white slaves—which would increase, not decrease, the employment of skilled white labour and ought to be encouraged in controlled numbers as annually required. At the same time this system allows the Asiatic, Yankee, German, etc., to acquire real estate and "boss the show," though Canadians cannot hold real property in any of these countries unless they arc naturalised. As regards the treatment accorded natives of Hindustan who have served the Empire with courage, it is a disgrace to any civilized country, or even to the semi-civilized hoodlums who at Vancouver a year or two ago hunted the Chinese and then ran like rats to their holes when hunted hy some dozen Japanese with bamboos. With no apology to anyone whom this bare statement of truth may offend and congratulating you on so much copy, and really trusting in God that this country may escape the Taft-Laurier snare. I am, etc., PATRIOT. R. Rutley Ladies' Tailor Has Just Received I the very latest fashions in Ladies' Tailor Made Suits We undertake tc make^ both Fancj and Plain Suits ane guarantee the worl and material to b. of the best. 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The chest bears the monogram and dal A,Kl 168L Iwq Fort St., Phone 2A THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 CANCELATION OF RESERVE JlOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the «rve existing upon Crown Lands in Cari- I District, notice of which was published lthe British Columbia Gazette of the 15th "September, 1877, is cancelled in so far as same relates to lands surveyed as Lots . 368, 360, 370, and 422, Grovp 1, Cariboo I trict, and that the lands embraced in said will be open for pre-emption entry after night of November third, 1911, ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Ids Department, Victoria, B.C., 31st July, 1911. I 5 "ov. 4 IdTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ■ve existing over Lot 110, Rupert Dis- I situated within the boundaries of Tim- ILicense No. 40892 known as Lot 212, I:rt District, is cancelled for the purpose laking a sale of the said Lot no, Rupert I'ict, to the Canadian North Pacific Fish- \ Limited, such cancellation to take effect he third of November, 1911. ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Is Department, ictoria, B.C., 31st July, 1911. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Almeda Hart, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Music Teacher, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles west and seven miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 cliains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 clains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement- Dated June nth, 1911. ALMEDA HART. :iug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Charles Isaac Styles, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Laborer, intends to apply for permission to purchase thc following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles south and one mile west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains;_ thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated June uth, iqii. CHARLES ISAAC STYLES, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Peter Dickinson, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at # a post planted two miles south and one mile west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June nth, iqii. PETER DICKINSON, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Charles William Thompson, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, lo point of commencement. Dated June 9th, 1911. CHARLES WILLIAM THOMPSON, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Charles Orom Luton, of Belmont, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence nortli 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 9th, 1911. CHARLES OROM LUTON, aug, 12 oct, 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Edward John Webster, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Liveryman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and four miles west of south-west corner ql Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June ioth, 1911. EDWARD JOHN WEBSTER, aug. 12 oct. 7 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE ITICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the e existing on Crown Lands in Asoyoos on of Yale District, formerly embraced . Special Timber License No. 31301, ason of the notice published in the li Columbia Gazette 01 December 27th, is cancelled, and that the lands em- 1 within the said timber license will be for pre-emption entry only on and midnight on November third, 1911. ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department, Itoi'ia, B.C., 31st July, 1911. nov. 4 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 CE notice that William Armstrong, of homas, Ontario, occupation Chief of intends to apply for permission to se the following described lands:— ;ncing at a post planted the following ed lands:—Commencing at # a post I two miles south and ten miles west th-west corner of Lot 318, Coast Dis- *.ange 3, thence south 80 chains; thence 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; east 80 chains, to point of 'commence- |?d June 12th, ion. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE .lotice that David Henry Gooding, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends i_ apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles south and three miles weU of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June uth, 1911. DAVID HENRY GOODING. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Margaret Neil Bryce, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles south and three miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, tnence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June nth, iqii. MARGARET NEIL BRYCE. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Charles Christopher Nickerson, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted two miles south and five miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June uth, 1911. CHARLES CHRISTOPHER NICKERSON. aug. 12 oct. j IRENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Jordan River !E notice that I, Netta B. Moore, of a, occupation Married Woman, intends ly for permission to purchase the fol* described lands:—Commencing at a lanted sixty chains distant in a west- irection from the northeast corner of Renferw District, being Netta B. S. E- Corner, thence north 40 chains; west 34 chains; thence south 18.6 thence east 10 chains; thence south !iins; thence east 24 chains to place of icement and containing one hundred rteen and 6-10 acres, more or less. I August 2, 1911. NETTA B. MOORE. By William W. Stonmctz, Agent, sept. 16 "LAND REGISTRY ACT" matter of an Application for a fresh tificate of Title to that part of Sub- ision Lot 4, of Section 12, Beckley m, Victoria City, Map 160, of which ne Lowe is the registered owner. ICE is hereby given of my intention expiration of-one month from the first ion hereof to issue a fresh Certificate _r in lieu of the Certificate of Title to Skene Lowe on the 5th January, nd numbered 8222 A, which has been destroyed. I at Land Registry Office, Victoria, lis 7th day of August, A.D., 1911. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar-General of Titles. sept. 16 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that William Mann, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Laborer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles south and five miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 1 ith, 1911. WILLIAM MANN. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Frederick Sutherland, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south So chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune 9th, 1911. FREDERICK SUTHERLAND, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Charles Treadwell, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Insurance Agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 9th, iqii. CHARLES TREADWELL. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that John Theoplulus Ellis, of Berlin, Ontario, occupation Commercial Traveler, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles west and two miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated June 9th, 1911. JOHN THEOPHILUS ELLIS, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that William Samuel Martin, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation _ Cigar Dealer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted four miles north and two miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north_ 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 9th, 1911. WILLIAM SAMUEL MARTIN, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT * District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Mungo Donald McCrimmon, of Toronto, Ontario, occupation Law Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted two miles south and seven miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune uth, 1911. MlJNGO DONALD McCRlMMON. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that James Thomas Gcddes, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Policeman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles south and seven miles west of southwest corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains east 80 chains to point of commencement. Date June 12th, iqii. JAMES THOMAS GEDDES. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that George Atkins, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and two miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 9th, 1911. GEORGE ATKINS, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 (TAKE notice that Daniel Barret, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase tlie following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and six miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thenee nortli 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; ihence soutli 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commeneement. Dated June ioth, ion, DANIEL BARRET, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Morris Jackson, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Merchant, in* tends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted nine miles west and six miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune ioth, 1911. MORRIS JACKSON, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Fiances Tyrell, uf St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and si* nines west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June ioth, iqii. FRANCES TYRLL. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Bert Styles, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Laborer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and six miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north So chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June ioth, 1911. BERT STYLES, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Alex. Finlayson, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and six miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement. Dated June ioth, 1911. ALEX. FINLAYSON. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Iridell Kilally Johnston, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Accountant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted eight miles west and six miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, 10 point of commencement Dated lune 10th, 1911. ittlDELL KILALLY JOHNSTON, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that John White, #of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Fanner, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted six miles west, and six miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June ioth, iqii. JOHN WHITE. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Josephine Gable, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted six miles west and six miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June ioth, 1911. JOSEPHINE GABLE. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Harrison Lynn Martin, of Toronto, Ontario, occupation Traveler, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and eight miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune ioth, ion. HARRISON LYNN MARTIN aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Hugh McConachic Somerville, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Bank Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase thc following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted four miles north and three miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence cast 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune 9th, 1911. HUGH McCONACHIE SOMERVILLE. aug. 12 oct. 7 COAST LAND DISTRICT J District of. Range 2 $ notice that I, Peder Berntzen, of /er, occupation Shingler, intends to ap- permission to purchase the follow- :nbed lands:—Commencing at a post about one-half mile north-east of irked "295 W.P.S. N.W. corner," be- zed south to creek about one-half id creek running into Homalko River, miles from its mouth, thence south ns; thecen cast 80 chains; thence lo chains; thence west 80 chains to " commencement, containing 640 acres, I less. August nth, ion. [PEDER BERNTZEN. Morton S. Jones, Agent, oct. 21 COAST LAND DISTRICT District of, Range 2 |v notice that I, Samuel G. Mettler, pouver, occupation Machinist, intends v for permission to purchase the fol- Idescribed lands:—Commencing at a Tinted about one-half mile north-east 1 marked "295 W.P.S. N.W. corner," Ilazed south to creek about one-half lid creek running into Homalko River I miles from its mouth; thence south Ins; thence west 40 chains; thence |o chains; thence cast 40 chains, to commencement, containing 320 acres, less. August uth, 1911. SAMUEL G. METTLER. Morton S. Jones, Agent, oct. 21 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Andrew John Clark, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Conveyancer, intends to> apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles soutli and nine miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 cliains, to point of commencement. Dated June 12th, iqii. ANDREW JOHN CLARK. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Yin Lee, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Laundryman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and two miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 9th, iqii. YIN LEE. aug. 12 oct. 7 COAST LAND DISTRICT District of, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE that I, Simon Mettler, of Vancouver, occupation Hotelman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one-half mile north-cast of post mnrked "295 W. P.S. N.W, corner," being blazed south to creek about one-half mile, said creek running into Homalko River, about q miles from its mouth, thence north 80 chains; thence west 40 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence cast 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 320 acres, more or less. Dated August nth, 1911. SIMON METTLER. Morton S. Jones, Agent, aug. 2i' oct. 21 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range ■} TAKE notice that Isabella McCrimmon, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lauds:—Commencing at a post planted two miles south and nine miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence cast 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 12th, 1911. ISABELLA McCRlMMON. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE, notice that Patrick Frederick Fagan, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted 4 miles north and 8 miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south So chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west So chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune ioth, 1911. PATRICK FREDERICK FAGAN. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that John Hepmstall, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Student, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post plantecl four miles north and eight miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June ioth, iqii. JOHN HEPINSTALL. aug. 12 oet. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Edward Ellwood Mc Caulley, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation M.C.R.R. Fireman, intends to apply for permission to purchase thc following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles west and six miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains j thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune ioth, 1911. EDWARD ELLWOOD McCAULtEY. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that John Allen, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles west and six miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence_ north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June uth', 19u. JOHN ALLEN, aug, 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Charles Edward Kreiger, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation M.C.R.R. Fireman, intends to apply for permission to purchase tlie following descrilied lands:—• Commencing at a post planted two miles west and six miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; theuce west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence cast So chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune uth, 1911. Charles edward kreiger. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that James Clark, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Laborer, intends to apply for permission to^purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and four miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 9th, 1911. JAMES CLARK, aug. 12 oct, 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Robert Allen McCully, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Policeman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles south and seven miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 cliains, to point of commencement. Dated June 12th, 1911. ROBERT ALLEN McCULLY. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that John Irwin, of London, Ontario, occupation Book-keeper, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted two miles south and nine iniles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 .chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune uth, 1911. JOHN IRWIN, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Martha Evcland, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and eight miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Ratine 3; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east So chains, lo point of commencement. Dated June ioth, iqi i. MARTHA EVELAND. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Emerela Fraser, of bt. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and nine miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Ranee 3, thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 ehains; thence south 80 chains; thence cast 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated nine ioth, iqii. EMERELA FRASER. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Fanny Mitts, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase thc following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and nine miles west of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 cliains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tunc ioth, 1911. FANNY MITTS, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORTA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Ralph Oswald Babbit, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted nine miles west and six miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune ioth, iqii. RALPH OSWALD BABBIT. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Harry Joseph Elleson Young, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Reporter, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted two miles west and six miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south So chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune nth, 1911. HARRY JOSEPH ELLESON YOUNG, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORTA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Mary Mills, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands :—Commencing at a post planted two miles west and six miles north of south-west coiner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune uth, iqii. MARY MILLS, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range ,\ TAKE notice that Donald Campbell, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: —Commencing at a post planted two miles west and six miles north of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated June 1 ith, iqii. DONALD CAMPBELL, aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that James Balkwell Squance, of St. Thomas. Ontario, occupation, Carriage Builder, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and four miles wesl of south-west corner of Lot 318, Coast District, Range 3; thence south 80 chains; thence east So chains; thence north 8n chains; thence west 80 chains, to point of commencement. Dated Tune 9th, iqii. JA'MES BALKWELL SQUANCE. aug. 12 oct. 7 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Frederick Bronks, of St. Thomas, Ontario, occupation Parmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following descrilied lands:—Commencing at a post planted four miles north and four miles west of south-west corner of Lot ,it8, Coast District, Range 3; thence north So chains; thenee west 80 chains; thenee south 80 chains; thence east 80 ehains, to point uf commencement. Dated Tune 9th. iqii. FREDERICK BROOKS, aug. 12 oct. 7 16 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 Over the Summit in an Overland Motor Express "Good morning Mr. Plimley! I am thinking of purchasing a Motor Delivery Express. Have you got something that you can really recommend to me for that purpose? I do not wish to procure a heavy truck, just a nice little motor express that I can deliver small parcels, boxes, trunks, etc." "Come right in Mr. Wintworth, I think I can sell you something that will just answer your purpose. If you can spare a few minutes we will go into the particulars together. I feel certain that you will be satisfied with the machine I have to offer you. Its name is the Overland and it has made a wonderful record for itself both in Canada and United States, and also in England." The above conversation took place in the office of Mr. Thomas Plimley early last spring. The prospective and he expects that within a few years nearly all the stores in the city will be using Motor Delivery Vans. It is surprising to note that these cars are in constant use in many of the eastern cities all year around. In the city of Chicago where snow falls to a great depth in winter and the cold is intense, several firms are using Overland Motor Express Cars, and it seems reasonable that in Victoria where conditions are so much more favourable that in the near future merchants and other dealers will be depending upon this type of machine to supply their customers with goods purchased at their stores. As an indication of the trend of the times Mr. Plimley will have three light motor delivery wagons on the road during the first week of September delivering for Messrs. Copas purchaser of the motor truck was Mr. J. E. Wintworth, of Harbinger Ave. After carefully investigating the claims, specifications, etc., as specified in the Overland catalogue, Mr. Wintworth placed an order for a light Motor Express Delivery Car, which duly arrived and was put into commission in the streets of Victoria. The happy owner had an easy time of it for a few days, as the Motor Express was an innovation and the public were a little backward in patronizing it. However, those who once employed the genial Mr. Wintworth and learned how speedily and safely goods could be delivered by this method, were particular to employ this gentleman again. Business crowded in so rapidly that it was necessary for Mr. Wintworth to work overtime and a little later it was impossible for him to take care of half the business. Camping, picnicing, and survey parties going into the country, found that the Motor Express was an expeditious ancl pleasant method of transit and Mr. Wintworth has many memories of such happy occasions. The picture accompanying this article is an actual photograph taken of Mr. Wintworth's Motor Express going over the Summit with eight people in the seats. It was not necessary for any of these people to be disturbed on this trip, the car going over the steep grades with perfect ease. Having purchased an interest in the Victoria Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Co., Mr. Wintworth will in the future devote all his time to that business, and the Motor Express will also be used as a delivery vehicle for the Boot and Shoe Factory. In conversation with Mr. Wintworth a few days ago, he stated that he was really surprised that more people did not buy motor vehicles for expressing as he is satisfied that there is a great deal of money to be made in this line. Mr, Thomas Plimley, being interviewed with regard to the matter, states that he is satisfied that once properly introduced, the Motor Express will rapidly supersede the horse & Young, and negotiations are now under way for ' supplying light. and heavy motor trucks and wagons to other parties. Visitors to Mr. Plimley's garage, 727 Johnson street, this week, may see two new motor truck chasis waiting for the tops to be added, all the usually secret workings of a motor are fully exposed, making an interesting study to novice and expert. Correspondence The Week accepts no responsibility for the views expressed by its correspondents. Communication! will be 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 the Editor as an evidence of bona fides. In no case will it be divulged without consent. THE PREVENTION OF WAR To the Editor of The Week: Sir,—Great Britain, the United States, France and Germany are just about to conclude a treaty that will practically make war a thing of the past and the world at large is preparing to congratulate itself on its release from thc burdens of ruin and desolation that wars have brought in the past. No great political war is on the horizon but there is a grave danger of a war of another kind, of which the results may be no less disastrous. All over the world, in Europe, in America and in Australia, the labouring class is in a state of fermentation. In the past week or two Great Britain has felt the effects of a strike of transport workers, and has narrowly escaped a cataclysm. An endeavour was made to bring off a strike of all the employes of the great steamship companies at the time of the Coronation, which would have meant disaster to that function, but lack of organization happily rendered it impossible of achievement. This organization is now being completed and the world will probably see in a very few months such a disorganization of its traffic as will reduce it to where it was 100 years ago plus a vast amount of misery and even, in some places, actual starvation. That this is coming there can be no doubt, the signs are there plainly to be read, and what are we doing about it? Worse than nothing. Its coming is being actually encouraged by the very people who have most to lose. Such an industrial war will ensue compared with which the political wars of the past were small affairs. Where they affected one or two nations the coming war will affect the whole world. Let everyone think for a few minutes what complete stoppage of all traffic and intercourse throughout the globe will mean and it takes little imagination to picture some of the most prominent results. Our Canadian grain will not reach its markets, nor will the grain of Russia, India, or the Argentine. This will not only mean starvation in Europe, but ruin to the farmers in the exporting countries. Can this disaster be averted? Political wars are to be abolished by the mere signing of a treaty. Possibly nothing so simple will stop this great industrial war, but employers of labour everywhere can do something to better their relations with their employes. For instance, here in Victoria and elsewhere throughout Canada and the United States a custom prevails of holding back wages until some days have elapsed after they have been earned and they are due. To a man in regular employment this is no great hardship, but it bears heavily on the new arrival. As a rule he has no money to start with, ancl after a week's or a month's work, he finds that he has still to wait some time before he receives the reward of his labours. Why, he asks, cannot he get the money that is rightly his, and he is generally told that the exigencies of book-keeping require a lapse of time to enable the accounts to be settled. This is only an excuse of the employer to cloak his parsimony. When a man or a company wants work clone it expects that work to be done at once, and the workman does it. He carries out his part of the contract promptly. But the employer hesitates and delays his part of the contract snugly congratulating himself on winning the interest on the money so withheld. This interest ought to go to the workingman. This is one of the pin-pricks which, being accumulated, become a goad to insubordination and do away with that kindly feeling that should exist between capital and labour, so that when trouble comes, the latter has no sentiment of gratitude for the hand that fed it. I believe in New Zealand, and also in England, there are laws which declare that when a man has earned his money he is to receive it at once, though these laws are not easy to put into operation, but surely employers can themselves remove this particular pin-prick without any trouble. They may plead the exigencies of book-keeping, to which I reply, put another clerk, or two clerks, or twenty or two hundred clerks (according to the size of your business) into your office and the thing can be done. The extra expense is a trifle and may well be regarded as insurance against trouble that otherwise is sure to come. I am, etc., CHARLES ST. BARBE. Victoria, B.C., 21st August, 1911. RENFREW (VICTORIA OFFICE) LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that I, Wm. Joseph MacDonald, as agent for Mabel Gresley, of Vic* toria, B.C., occupation Married Woman, in tends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the east side of Nit Nat Lake in the Renfrew District, commencing at the north-west corner post of Lot 301, marked S. E. post, running westerly 40 chains; thence northerly to chatns more or less to lake shore; thence easterly 40 chains more or less along lake shore; thence 10 chains, more or less along shore of bay to point of commencement, comprising 40 acres more or less. Dated July 25th, ion. MABEL GRESLEY. Per Wm. J. MacDonald, Agent, aug. 19 oct. 14 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS COAST LAND DISTRICT District of, Range 2 TAKE notice that I, Anna Mettler, of Vancouver, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands;—Commencing at a post planted about one-half mile northeast of post marked "295 W.P.S. N.W. corner," being blazed soutli to creek about one- half mile, said creek running into Homalko River about 9 miles from its mouth; thence north 80 chains; thence east .0 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated August nth, 1911. ANNA METTLER. Morton S. Jones, Agent, aug. 26 oct. 21 Alterations an dReoairs—Upper and Lower Extension Schools SEALED TENDERS .superscribed "Tender for Alterations and Repairs to Upper and Lower Extension Schools," will be received by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to 12 o'clock noon of Wednesday, the 13th day of September, 1911, for the erection and completion of the several works required in alterations and repairs to the Upper and Lower Extension Schools, in the Newcastle Electoral District. Plans, specifications, contract, and forms of tender may be seen on and after the 29th day of August, 1911, at the offices of the Government Agent, Nanaimo, B.C.; Alexander Michie, Esq., Secretary of School Board, Extension, B.C.; and the Department of Public Works, Parliament Buildings, Victoria. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, for the sum of $150 whicii shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so, or if he fail to complete the work contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will bc returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the forms, supplied, signed with the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed in the envelopes furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. E. GRIFFITH, Public Works Engineer. Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C., August 25th, 1911. sept. : sept. 9 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Provincial Home, Kamloops, East Wing Addition. SEALED TENDERS, superscribed "Tender for East Wing Addition, Provincial Home, Kamloops," will be received by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to 12 o'clock noon of Wednesday, the 20th day of September, 1911, for the erection and completion of an east wing addition to the Provincial Home, Kamloops, B.C. Plans, specifications, contract, and forms of tender may bc seen at the offices of the Pro. Vincial Timber Inspector, Vancouver, B. C.; the Government Agents, Kamloops, New Westminster, and Revelstoke; and at the Department of Public Works, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. Intending tenderers can, by applying to the undersigned, obtain one copy of the drawings and one copy of the specifications for the sum of twenty dollars ]$2o). Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, for the sum of $5,000, which shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so, or if he fail to complete the work contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. The successful tenderer shall furnish a bond of a guarantee company satisfactory to the Minister of Public Works, equal to ten (10) per cent, of tlle contract amount, for the due fulfilment of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the forms supplied, signed witli the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed in the envelopes furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. E. GRIFFITH, Public Works Engineer. Public Works Department, Victoria, B.C., August 24th, 1911. aug. 26 sept. 16 COAST LAND DISTRICT District of. Range 1 TAKE notice that I, William Waterston. of Vancouver, occupation Broker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 70 chains westerly from northwest corner of L. 530 and about one mile from Homalko River, 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 August nth, 1911. WILLIAM WATERSTON. Morton S. Jones, Agent, aug. 26 oct. 21 SAYWARD LAND DISTRICT TAKE NOTICE that Harold, Ware Hun ter of Hazelmere, B.C., occupation Millman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Lot 501, Sayward District, Province of British Columbia, thence north 35 chains; thence west 60 chains; thence south 35 chains; thence east 60 cliains to point of commence* ment, and containing 160 acres more or less. Dated August 21st, 1911. HAROLD WARE HUNTER, sept. 2 oct. 2? RENFREW (VICTORIA OFFICE) LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that I, William Joseph Mac Donald, of Clo-oose, B.C., occupation Ran cher, intends to apply for permission to pur chase the following described lands:—Com mencing at a post planted on an island on the east side of Nit Nat Lake, comprising one acre, more or less, situated about one mile south-east from the north-west corner post of the Oyees Indian Reserve on the east shore of Nit Nat Lake. Dated 28th July, ion. WILLIAM JOSEPH MACDONALD. aug. 19 oct. 14 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Steel Bridge, Columbia River, Trail—S structure and Erection Superstructure.1 NOTICE is hereby given that the tl for receiving tenders for Substructure f Erection of Superstructure, Bridge at Ta B.C., is extended up to 12 o clock ntj Thursday, -th day of September, 1911. J. E. GRIFFITH, Public Works Enginee| Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C., 29th August, 1911. sept. 2 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Steel Bridge, Columbia River, Trail—Si| structure Metal. NOTICE is hereby given that the for receiving tenders for Manufacture ] uelivery of Superstructure Metal, llridgl Trail, B.C., is extended up to 12 o^j noon, Thursday, 7th day of September, J. E. GRIFFITH, Public Works Engine! Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C., 29th August, 1911. sept. 2 XOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Vernon Court-house. SEALED TENDERS, superscribed der for Court-house, Vernon," will l_ ceived by the Honourable the Ministl Public Works up to 12 o'clock norf Thursday, thc 21st day of September, for the erection and completion of a ' house at Vernon, B.C., in the Okaj Electoral District. Plans, specifications, bills of quantities! tract and forms of tender may bc sc-T or after the 31st day of August, 19/ the offices of the Government Agents! non, Revelstoke, New Westminster, Nl the Provincial Timber Inspector, Vanca and the Department of Public WorksJ liament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. Intending tenderers can ,by applyil the undersigned, obtain one copy cl drawings and one copy of the specific! and bills of quantities for the sum of ti| five dollars ($25). Each tender must be accompanied accepted bank cheque or certificate tl posit on a chartered bank of Canada, I payable to the .ionourable the Minisl Public Works, for a sum equal to fivl per cent, of his tender, which shall bl feited if the party tendering decline tol into contract when called upon to c| The cheoues or certificates of deposit T successful tenderers will bc returned toj upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not bc considered made out on the forms supplied, signeJ the actual signature of the tenderer^ enclosed in the envelopes furnished. The lowest or any tender not necq accepted. J. E. GRIFFITH, Public Works Engi| Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C., August 24th, 1911. sept. 2 CANCELLATION OF RESERV NOTICE is hereby given that the ll existing over the foreshore abuttif the East Coast of Vancouver from the head of Saanich Inlet 50th parallel of north latitude, al as the reserve of the coal under tl fronting the said foreshore, noti! which bearing date January sth, 19 il published in the Britisli Columbia I on January 6th, 1910, is canceller cept in so far as the said relates to the foreshore in front of ! and Newcastle Districts and to thi under the sea fronting such foreshorj ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands Department, August 30th, 1911. sept. 2 COAST LAND DISTRICT District of, Range 2 TAKE notice that I, William Brc| Vancouver, occupation Sign Painter, to apply for permission to purchase 1 lowing described lands:—Commencing post planted about 1 mile southed] the mouth of lower Glacier creek, sail runs into Homalko River about 9 mil-1 its mouth, thence north 80 chains; I west 80 chains; thence south 40 chi river; thence meandering the river tl of commencement, containing 400 acre| or less. Dated August nth, 1911. WILLIAM BROWN. Morton S. Jones, . aug. 26 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 17 MUSIC AND STAGE (Continued (rom Page 3) be of the audience. Geiger & Iters appear in Italian guise. John lbert is a trick violinist of a high Ir and well deserved the hearty J enthusiastic applause which he Ived on retiring at the close of performance on Monday night. 1 Mason & Co., in a sketch, and fence Hughes complete the bill of las provided this week. The Majestic Theatre |noch Arden," an adaptation of Tennyson's poem, will be In at the Majestic Theatre Wed- liy. and Thursday, September 6 ft I—There is small need to de- this subject, as the poem of I Tennyson is so well known, so it to say that this Biograph bt is an unusually faithful por- of that beautiful romance of li Arden, Annie Lee and Philip Itaken in scenes of rare beauty, lfirst part tells of the betrothal loch and Annie, the despair of |i at his inability to cope with emands of his increasing family (.tions, and his sailing away to his fortunes on a vessel bound |hina. A storm is encountered, |essel wrecked and Enoch and |ompanions are washed upon a al island, where they are forced |y. Annie, all the while is ever Id of his return, while Philip, Ji an unsuccessful rival, shows a interest in the little grief- |:n family. II—This is the second part of libject, the first showing the Ige of Enoch and Annie, and fling off to recoup his fortune, lessel is wrecked, he and two |nions are stranded on an isle, they are forced to remain, jdiile, Annie is ever hopeful of lurn. This part begins several later, and while Philip sues for |nd of Annie she refuses, still to her hope of Enoch's re- Finally she accepts for the |f her children, and when her aby came—Philip's child—she is Philip's all-in-all. Meanwhile, a ship in quest of water puts in at the island and Enoch, now alone, his comrades having died, is rescued. His homecoming is sad indeed and he welcomes the death that keeps Annie in happy ignorance. Romano's Theatre A beautiful coloured representation of the story of Paolo and Francesca was the leading feature at Romano's at the beginning of the week. The same story has been told on the screen several times in Victoria by different companies, but the rendering at Romano's last Monday was the best that has appeared here yet. These coloured films have attained great popularity and inevitably draw good houses. The Crystal T..eatre The management of the Crystal Theatre are in a position to announce that they have at length been successful in obtaining the right to use licensed lilms and in consequence the shows at the Broad Street House will in future be better than ever before, and that is saying a good deal. The large size of the theatre has made it a very popular rendezvous during the hot weather, it being one of the coolest places in town. Correspondence COD FISHING 1050 Hulton St., Victoria, B.C. The Editor of The Week: Dear Sir,—Pray permit me to shake hands with you over the results attained by the correspondence begun by Mr. Alan Dumbleton, followed by me, and so ably backed up by you in The Week, regarding market fishing by Japanese in Saanich Arm. Almost immediately after the articles appeared several weeks ago petitions were circulated by Mr. Musgrave, of the Game Association, as well as by owners of lands along the shores of the Inlet in question. The Victoria Times took the matter up, and now, though somewhat late in the day to be sure, our old friend the Colonist is sedately pushing the ball along so timely set a-rolling. With the goodly start thus made, it is to be hoped that the matter will be pushed as hard, and as rapidly as possible. Already the bad effects of this wholesale slaughter are plainly apparent. Places on the Arm, where a few months ago excellent baskets of sea fish could be taken with little trouble, are now utterly barren—fished out, to the last fin! If market fishing is stopped soon, these parts will again be stocked naturally, but let the destruction go on for much longer, and it is very doubtful if this result will attain. The Publicity League have had something to say in the past about the Malahat Road, which drive will, without doubt, become a justly popular one, but let the League realize that the attractiveness of such a route consists not only in its winding its way along a beautiful stretch of water, but also in the suggestions of the possibilities of some good fishing in that same body of water, and I think the League will join its voice of protest to the depredations alluded to. The more sport of all kinds that can be had along the route of a road like that, the more travellers will be attracted, and thus the greater chance of the road being put into first class condition, a state it at present is far from enjoying. Speak up, friend League, and join your voices to the goodly chorus! Thinking of the wild beauties of Saanich Arm has now made me think of something nearer home. Poor old Beacon Hill, a spot whicii is dear to every old Victorian as historic ground! More able voices than mine have been raised in protest against the gradual encroachment on the public domain. Much has been said about protecting the wild shrubs and flowers in the park, yet along comes some chuckle-headed official, with as much idea of natural beauty as a rabbit, as little appreciation of Nature's handiwork as a bathbriek, and AlexandraCafe *'"ope" to the Public COURTNEY STREET, TWO BLOCKS EAST OF POSTOFFICE OPEN EVERY DAY AND SUNDAYS Phone 2978 Good Service, Moderate Charges, Dainty Meals, Quiet Situation Table D'Hote or A La Carte Breakfast 8 to 10 a.m.; Luncheon 12 to 2.30 p.m.; Dinner 6 to 8 p.m. Afternoon Tea Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream Special Dinners Catered For Contracts Taken foi Entertainments orders what was a pleasant bit of wild land, plentifully be-grown with more beatiuful flowers than can ever he replaced, to be ploughed up. I presume the idea is to seed it down in boulevard grass, make potty little beds and borders of stiff geraniums and fiery foliage plants, stick up "off the grass" notices, and pretend it is pretty! We have enough of artificial nature already in the park. For Heaven's sake let us try to prevent the last bit of wild woods left convenient to the tired city dwellers being utterly annihilated by incompetent "would he's." The city of Van- ocuver can point the finger of scorn at us in that respect today, much as we vaunt the natural beauties of Victoria. Their policy is a wise one— of simply clearing out useless underbrush so as to permit of good walking through the primeval forest, a thing that foreign visitors will go miles to see, while they would not waste a glance on the landscape "artist's" stiff, unappealing beds and borders of "Florist's plants." Yours, etc., WALTER B. ANDERSON. AWKWARD It was at the private theatricals, ancl the young man wished to compliment his hostess, saying: "Madam, you played your part splendidly. It fiti you to perfection." "I'm afraid not. A young and pretty woman is needed for that part," said the smiling hostcii. "Hut, madam, you have positively proved to thc contrary." Exhibition and Horse Show It's less than a fortnight away. Victoria Exhibition and Horse Show At the Local Fair Grounds from September 5th to 9th Mainland Eoent Opens Monday Vancouver Exhibition and Horse Show At Terminal City Fair Grounds from Aug. 28th to Sept. 4th Both These are Exceptional Horse Races, Wild Animal Shows, Balloon Ascensions and Band Concerts are some of the features—besides there are exhibits of the Highest Class Broncho Busting. Cheap Rates by C. P. R. Boats both to Vancouver and Victoria L S. ROLSTON, Vancouver GEORGE SANGSTER, Victoria Entrance: Adults 50c, after 6 p. m. 25c. Children 25c. S 18 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 I Society Mrs. Geo. Stelly, Riverside Hotel, Cowichan Lake, is in Victoria. * * * Captain ancl Mrs. Cockburn are leaving shortly for England. * * * Mrs. James Harvey from Pier Island, is in town for a few days. * * * Mrs. A. W. Harvey was hostess on Thursday last of a small bridge party. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Benth Sims, from Moosejaw, are guests in Victoria. * * * Mrs. R. W. Jennings and daughter have left town on a visit to Dawson. Mr. and Mrs. Nixon from Chemainus, are guests in the city. x * * Mrs. Thorpe-Doubble, from England is staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Foster of this city. Dr. ancl Mrs. Robert Craig, from Phoenix, Arizona, are guests at the Empress Hotel. * * . * Mrs. and Miss McCallum have been guests at the Strathcona Hotel, Shawnigan Lake. * * * Mrs. Herbert Weston has left on an extended trip to Southern California. * * * Mrs. Holden ancl Miss Madge Holden were guests at the Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver, during the week. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ford were visitors in Duncan, B.C., during the week. * * * Mr. and Mrs. H. Deane ancl Mr. and Mrs. F. Thompson were among Vancouver visitors to the city during the week. Mrs. Herbert Carmichael will be hostess on Wednesday, September 6, of a small dance, given for her son, Mr. Maurice Carmichael. * * * The engagement is announced of Miss Margaret Moore, Fernside, fifth daughter of Mr. C. F. Moore, of this city, and Mr. E. T. Opir, eldest son of Dr. E. A. Opir, Fort Steele. The wedding will take place early in October. The engagement has been announced of Miss Winifred Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Johnson, Fort street, to Mr. R. P. Wilmot. Both young people are very well known in Victoria society. * * * Miss Davida Raymur and Miss Marjorie Corsan went over to Vancouver with Miss Ola Phelan, with whom they will spend a week or two. Miss Phelan has been the guest of Mrs. Raymur and Mrs. Corsan (Shawnigan Lake) for the past month. * * * Mrs. Thos. Hooper, accompanied by Miss R. J. Taylor, left last Monday on an extended tour of Eastern Canada and the United States. The party will visit the principal pfints of interest throughout the Central and Gulf states and will return overland from Los Angeles. Upon Mrs. Hooper's return to the city Mr. and Mrs. Hooper will take up their residence on Kingston street facing St. John, ancl during her absence from the city Mr. Hooper will continue to reside at the Empress. Guests registered at the Riverside Hotel, Cowichan Lake, during the past week were: Mr. and Mrs. H. J. O'Leary, Clement O'Leary, Miss Gertrude O'Leary (Victoria), Mr. ancl Mrs. S. J. Fowler (Vancouver), Hugh Davis, R. W. Riley (Victoria), Hach- muth (Vancouver, A. A. Cook, J. Steadman (Victoria), Frank Hayes (Duluth, Minn.), Redmond, Mr. and Mrs. Thorn (Victoria), Geo. H. Easson (London, Eng.), Henry J. Humm, Walter Wrist (London, Eng.), W. A. Linthwart (Victoria), Mr. and Mrs. Linthwart and baby, Miss Linthwart, Miss Myers (Victoria), Wm. Jameson, Kenneth Jameson (Melbourne, Australia), Wm. Marriott, Mrs. W. Marriott (Victoria), W. H. Truesdale (Duncan), Mr. and Mrs. Allan G. Wilmot (Vancouver). A very pretty wedding was celebrated last Tuesday afternoon, when Mr. Thomas A. Johnstone of this city, and Miss Nellie Ruth Cooke, only daughter of Mrs. A. M. Cooke, of the October Mansions, were united in marriage by the Rev. Baugh-Allen at Christ Church Cathedral. Thc bride, who looked charming, was given away by her uncle, Mr. Geo. C. Mesher. The bridesmaids were, the Misses Theresa and Violet Mesher. Dr. T. H. Redon, from Seattle, undertook the duties of best man.* After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr. Mesher, Dallas Road, where a large number of relatives and friends gathered to wish the happy couple good luck. The young couple were the recipients of a large number of very handsome presents.. * # * The Tennis Flannel dance, held at the Strathcona Hotel last Saturday evening, proved to be a huge success, ancl a large number of well known dancing people attended. The Bant- ley-Dresser orchestra was in attendance for the evening, and played a charming selection of dance music. Among the many guests present were: Mrs. Gordon Hunter, Mrs. Geo. Y. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Aikman, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Robertson, Mrs. Trevor Keene, Miss Dollie Keene, Mr. and Mrs. Neville, A. D. Armstrong, Mr. Saxon White, Miss Agnes Robertson, Mrs. Stuart Robertson, Mr. L. G. Hamilton, Mr. F. O. Hamilton, Master A. McCallum, Miss McCallum, Mr. Fred. Pauline, Miss Hirst, Messrs. Jack McArthur, Joe McArthur, Mr. A. Macdonald, Mr. W. McArthur, Mr. Ernest Cor- field, Mr. Rowcroft, Mr. J. Heyland, Miss Lilian Clarke, Miss Wel- don, Mrs. Corsan, Miss Corsan, Mrs. Phelan, Miss Phelan, Mrs. Troup, Mrs. Hazeldene, Mr. E. H. Williams, Mr. Geo. Koenig, Mr. G. Taggart, Miss K. Stevenson, Mr. F. G. Brown, Mr. F. F. Brown, and the Misses Mellor. S. SHELTON Old Country Dry Goods 734 Yates Street - Telephone 1678 TO MAKE ROOM English Flannelette, 36 inches wide Nine yds. for $1.00. Come and see. Sweedish Massagj Medical Gymnastiq Vibratory Treatmer G. Bjornsfelt, S.1 Phone 1856 821 Fort TELEPHONES 248 AND 249 A. E. KEll I'KOPKIB'l-l Pacific Transit Co. Trucking and Expressing Baggage Checked and Furniturt Removed to any part of City 504 &r 506 FORT STREI VICTORIA, B. C. Grand Evenin Concert By Madame Griselda The World Renowned Soprano at the Alexandra Clu Friday Evening, September, the 81 Tickets $2.00. On Sale at Fletcher Bros., Govt. Stt\ What is Most Desirable to You? Quality, Reasonable Prices and Latest Designs Solid Comfort Chairs and Other Furniture in Leather—the Satisfactory Sort "Solid Comfort Chairs"—that is the correct name for these leather upholstered chairs we are showing on tlie third floor. They are certainly built with a view to giving the maximum of comfort. And being built in a substantial way, they'll be "Solid Comfort" chairs for many years. Come up to our third floor and see the striking designs we are showing—big, strong, stylish Morris Chairs, Arm Chairs, Arm Rockers, Settees, etc. These furniture pieces are built from selected woods finely finished and upholstered in the best manner with best leather, and with ordinary use they'll last a lifetime, and ahvays be the most sought furniture items in the home. Come and see our splendid showing. Morris Chair In Leather Upholstered Morris Chairs wc show a splendid range of styles and prices. The most popular chair made. You'll find some "classy" chairs in this collection. Prices start at S20.00 Arm Chairs Some folks prefer an arm chair to either rocker or Morris, and to those we commend this excellent showing of Arm Chairs in the leather upholstered section. Many styles and prices marked for $10.00 Arm Rockers The rocker seems to be the ideal chair for many, and those partial to this style of chair will find the choosing of a suitable rocker easy if they make their selection from this stock. Priced from $10.00 Settees & Suites In Settees we have many luxurious styles, and in suites many of unusual merit in design and quality. If something in the Settee line is desired, don't fail to see our offerings, and if you prefer to choose a suite to odd pieces, don't miss ours. Be Sure that You See Our Saturday Evening Specials Off;— !"*g Victoria's Popular r«5fos _____^_^B^SESi TtWSStM VlCTORIfl'5 Popular flOWE RJRNI5HER5 Be Sure that You See Our Saturday Evening Specials THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 19 The Women's \-W Page isummer millinery! The very lis attrativce, conjuring up vis- lof dainty "summery" looking lof graceful and becoming shape primmed with lace, flowers and Jers, each and all in keeping with fascinating frocks worn at this In of the year. It might have Ithought that every possible style lit had long ere this been ex- Id and that there could be noth- |*riginal or smart left, and that could certainly be no novelty Imming. There are always new |s, new colours and new trim- in the hat world, and there is ler ending succession of models |re put before the admiring pub- the year round, there be anything more satis- J to the heart of a woman than requisition, between seasons, of Ick of new hats, original and 1 and so evidently the very latest bn of the best designers? Gowns look just a bit shabby look so |iger when worn with a new hat, ; in the very heat of midsuni- |o appear in a new costume led with the glory of a* new hat li its way is a triumph of artistic Icauses an inexplicable delight litisfaction. lng the latest models exhibited liny all black hats, all white and land white. Any woman who earned the first rudiments of (knows that the all-black hat is |al above everything. She also that the most expensive all- |hat cannot be worn for an in**- length of time without los- Its freshness. Consequently, [Dame Fashion graciously or- liew shapes and styles of the ck hat, the wise woman with to spend at once becomes the | of a brand new black hat, no what may be the season of the litchingly smart, too, were some Idecorative bands that complete Idem coiffure, sometimes made In or brocaded satin, elaborate- Ided and diamante, sometimes Idco roses, or with dangling I of a tasseled sort over one vo of these pretty head dresses follows: one a black velvet Idged with pearls and wound ■round the head; and the other lire-blue satin, having the ends lover each ear with silver- loops. * * * J-ely gown for a debutante mauve chiffon over pale .blue again over pink. The mauve lash was applied in the Jap- lnanner, and the garlands of les whicii outlined the decollet- |d extended down the sides rettily studded with sparkling f>ps. *. * * Poiret's distinctive genius l.wn in his model for an aftcr- lown, made of white chiffon- bordered with raven blue and lommingled, this wide border |et straight up the sides from j arms-eyes, and the shirred font and back hanging straight the most adorable soft lines, ded-belt of black peau de soie yen a military touch by the II bullion tassel whicii finished lie sash end. lother models from tbe same (showed much style, especially lwhite charmeuse coat having Id fichu collar very heavily with white soutache, set on lith soutache buttons forming fringe. This beautiful gar- las unlined, and its skirt was at a high waist-line to a ford, the lower edge of skirt five-inch hemstitched hem Olla Podrida and the front edge only a two-inch hem. The second model was a gown of white marquisette combined with broderie Anglaise. Silk serge in black and white pekine with a domino border formed the decoration for the underskirt and also for the sailor collar. In lieu, of a ceinture, a narrow frill was added as a smart finish to the Empire bodice. Despite the fact that the jupe-cu- lotte, or pantaloon skirt, has found no encouragement in this country, it must not be confounded with the skirt that has the side opening, for this has obtained distinct recognition. Sometimes this slit is made from the knee down, but oftener it is about nine inches from the lower edge. A suitable lining is almost imperative, and the use of chiffon in a bright contrasting tint is advised. This, shown in glints and dashes, is very alluring, especially as it discloses the beauty of smart hosiery, worn with the newest slippers. * * * Among the picture evening gowns, a princess might have selected any one of several for her wearing, but particularly an Empire toilette of king's blue satin, richly decked with a diamante net girdle that revealed gunmetal blue and pearl beads combined with the Rhinestones, for this would have appealed to almost any woman of sumptuous taste. One pointed kimono sleeve of ivory.yel low net ended in a crystal tassel, the other was draped in king's blue tulle, which also formed a long sash end finished with a blue-bead tassel, at the side back. The diagonal satin tunic was caught together with pointed Rhinestone buckles near the foot. The bodice foundation was of palest shrimp-pink satin, whicii came more distinctly into evidence at the front of the decolletage, where it was folded across. * * * This diamante edge was also very smart on the black crepe meteore gown—a Beer model—relieved with point de Milan lace, bordered all around with the Rhinestones. A very odd and pretty effect was shown in the bibs (pointed in the back, square in the front) which formed the tipper finish to the Empire skirt; and a novel conceit was the lace drapery caught on the pointed train. Smart and new also was the style of a white princess satin costume, with a circular flounce attached at the knee to a very close skirt of the same, sans tiniic. Tarnished silver lace formed the Japanese sleeves, and a wide band of silver ribbon, ending in a flat bow at the back, was the ceinture. The bodice, draped with pink satin across the bust line, was veiled by the silver lace. Exquisite jeweled buttons the size of quarters decorated the middle front as far down as the break for the ankle, where they were discontinued. Another white gown—charmeuse—was hung from the Empire waist line with accordion plaited white tulle, and draped with black- shadow lace set plainly around the hips, the same lace forming a scarf- burnous that crossed in fichu style in the front, where a white rose was caught on the corsage. The pointed train was edged with black velvet ribbon. * * * The newest handkerchief is narrowly hemstitched and frilled three inches deep with fine, washable net; the upper edge of the hem shapes little rounded scallops. A pretty fancy this, recalling thc time when a woman's handkerchief was always in evidence, instead of being hidden— tucked inside the sleeve, the blouse front, or the belt. Probably the next step will produce the old-time handkerchief bordered with rare lace. AN UNFORTUNATE PARAPHRASE General Sheridan used to take delight in telling the following: "A young man seated at dinner one time said to his wife: " 'Ellen, if you are good at guessing here is a connundrum for you: If the devil should lose his tail, where would he go to get another one?" "After some time spent in guessing, she gave it up. " 'Well,' said he, 'where they retail spirits.' "Eager to get it off, she hastened to a lady friend with: " 'Oh, Marian, I have such a nice connundrum. Joe just told me of it. I know you can't guess it. If the devil should lose his tail, where would he go to get another one?" "Her friend Marian having given it up, she said: " 'Where they sell liquor by the glass.' "Marian couldn't see the point of the joke." A HUMAN CRUET Several villagers were discussing a departed sister, who had been given to good deeds, but was rather too fond of dispensing sharp spoken advice. "She was an excellent woman," said the deceased lady's pastor. "She was constantly in the homes of the poor and afflicted. In fact, she was the salt of the earth." "She was more than that," remarked a villager. "She was the vinegar, the pepper, and the mustard as well. She was a perfect cruet- stand of virtues." ONE COMING They are always telling jokes about the Irish, but here is one that Tom Walsh never heard before: "Mr. Moriarity, who kept a saloon met Mr. Driscoll, who was a railway conductor. Said Mr. Moriarity, "What does it mean when you have a green flag flying at the tail of your train, Mr. Driscoll?" "It means that another one is coming," was the answer. The next day Mr. Moriarity was seen pushing a baby-perambulator up the street with two green flags flying behind. THE UBIQUITOUS FEET A young man entered a street car and sat down opposite two young ladies, one of whom was very talkative. Every few minutes she would caress her side combs and say, "I washed my hair last night, and it's all over the placel" She repeated this so often that it got upon the young man's nerves, and he rose to leave the car. As he neared the door he stumbled and almost fell. "Excuse me, ladies," he stammered, "but I washed my feet last night, and they're all over the place!" ASTRAL AMENITIES Booth Tarkitigton was talking in Indian apolis about the stage. "There were two actresses in an early play of mine," he said, "both very beautiful; but the leading actress was thin. She quarreled one dav at rehearsal with the other lady, and she ended the quarrel by saying haughtily, 'Remember, please, that I am the star.' 'Yes, I know you're the star,' the other retorted, eyeing with an amused smile the leading actress long slim figure, 'but you'd look better, my dear, if you were a little meteor.' " EXTREMES MEET Japan is an interesting country where many curious customs prevail: One of the most curious is that the person of the Emperor is too sacred even to be touched by profane hands. Consequently his clothes are all made by guess, and the result is a fit that is noticeably bad. This incident reminds one of an Irish story: "Mike, it's a wonder to me you don't wear better clothes." "Well, I'll tell you, there's not a tailor in all Dublin can measure me, I'm so ticklish." Forging Ahead The steel on the G. T. P. is now within seventy miles of Tete Jatine Cache and it is expected that the summit will be reached by November. By next spring the steel should reach the Cache, and a year from October it should be at Fort George. The contracts for the 460 miles between the Cache and Aldermere will be awarded next week. The supply of labour is equal to the demand. Sale of a Parish One of the most important sales of land in Bedfordshire for many generations took place at Hitchin, Herts, recently, when 13,030 acres of freehold land, which included the whole parish of Barton-in-the-Clay, were offered for sale. The estate, whicii was sold by order of the late Rev, Edward Willes, has been in Chancery for some time. The total amount realised was £22,470, being about £17 per acre. Set a Thief, Etc. Vancouver's police commissioners are considering the advisability of having the new city jail at Barnet built by prisoners. Finch & Finch Ladies9 Outfitters A Most Complete Range of Fall Goods are now being displayed at Victoria's Premier Fashion Centre Consisting of NEW FALL SUITS MOTOR AND TRAVELLING TWEED COATS CHIC MILLINERY FRENCH HAND-MADE WHITEWEAR THOMSON GLOVE FITTING CORSETS NEW SWEATER COATS "HOLEPROOF," "ONYX" AND "EVERWEAR" HOSIERY " PERRIN," KID AND FABRIC GLOVES LADIES' BLANKET ROBES CHILDREN'S " GOODNIGHT " ROBES AND PYJAMAS GIRLS' AND MISSES' CLOTH COATS CHILDREN'S SAILOR DRESSES AND PLUSH COATS NEW OSTRICH AND MARABOUT FEATHER STOLES Also Smallwares Never before have we been in a position to place before our Customers such a Wide Range of Fall Goods as at present, and we invite a visit to our Up-to-Date Sections Finch & Finch 717-719 Yates St. Victoria, B. C. The Kardomah Tea & Coffee Store L. Overton, Prop. 1107 Fort Street Phone 2645 Oh Ladies, in thy hours of eas? Drink only of Kardomah Teas, Whose qualities arc unsurpassed And keep their flavour unto the last. Phone, or when passing call in and take 1 lb. of our Tea or Coffee home. You will be satislied. Thc goods are of the best. Phone Orders Promptly Attended To TAKEN LITERALLY The Rector—Freddy, do you know where little boys go who gu fishing on the Sabbath Day? Freddy—Yes, sir. Follow me, and I'll show you the place. " , HOPE FOR THE HOBO Weary—"liver had an auterniobile ride, Willy?" Willy—-"Not yet. But they'll be puttln' in auterniobile patrol wagons before long." 20 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911 FIFTH REGIMENT—The showing made by Capt. Harris, Sergeant Gordon and Gunners Staden and Penketh of the Fifth Regiment, C.G.A., at Freshwater, Isle of Wight, not only secured for them the first prize in the keenest gunnery competition in the Empire, but demonstrated that the Canadian contingent were far ahead of any of their competitors. According to a cable report Capt. Harris' team scored 998 out of a possible 1,000, while the second prize went to the Sussex Company with a score of 715. The merit of the performance will be better understood when it is remembered that the firing took place at a moving target at sea, towed across the firing line at a range of from 4,000 to 5,000 yards and at a speed of about eighteen to twenty knots. Capt. Harris is one of the most respected of Victoria's young men; the son of Mr. ancl Mrs. D. R. Harris, he is a descendant of Governor Douglas ancl a Native Son. His modest demeanour ancl kindly disposition have made him a general favourite. Public opinion designated him as a member of this year's Bisley team, but higher honours were reserved for him ancl he has now been able to justify the high opinion formed of his ability by leading his team to a distinguished victory. When he and his successful colleagues return they should certainly receive some signal demonstration at the hands of the citizens of Victoria and it should not be confined to the members of the Fifth Regiment. The achievement of Capt. Harris and his team possesses an added value in view of the interest now being taken throughout the Dominion and the Empire in naval affairs. EMIGRATION LEAGUE — Attention is directed to a letter appearing in our correspondence columns from the Secretary of the Naval and Military Emigration League with headquarters in London. The Patron of this League is H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught, the President, Field-Marshall Earl Roberts, and the Chairman, Major-General Sir Ronald B. Lane. The object of the League is to assist the emigration to Canada of ex-Ser- vice men and already a number of the most desirable character have been sent to British Columbia. During his recent visit to London Premier McBride granted an interview to a deputation of the League, consisting of Lord Saye & Sele, Major-General Sir Frederick Benson, Major W. Hussey Walsh and the Secretary, on the introduction of Mr. A. E. Hepburn of Vancouver, who is a member of the Committee ancl the British Columbia representative of the League, and the letter from the Secretary printed in current issue refers to this interview. There are many ways in which the Naval and Military Emigration League can render valuable assistance in the development of this Province, to say nothing of other Canadian Provinces. The class of men from whom they select their emigrants is the best type available ancl particularly might such men be utilised in the Canadian Navy. In any event the League has the good wishes of The Week and the fact that its objects have been brought to the notice of Premier McBride and also, during their visit, of Sir Wilfrid Laurier ancl Sir Frederick Borden should lead to practical results in the near future. ENGLISH INVESTORS —In the Victoria Times of August 23rd is a Vancouver despatch, obviously taken from the Province, which deals with the visit of Mr. Louis Ryersbach and Mr. Hugh F. Marriott, both well-known London gentlemen representing the Central Mining & Investment Corporation, Ltd., and owning important gold mines on the Rand and diamond mines in South Africa. This corporation is a successor of Wern- her, Beit & Co., and H. Eckstein of London and Johannesburg. Its representatives come to Canada for the purpose of studying the investment market. Mr. Marriott is a distinguished mining engineer, fully competent to advise his company on any mining investments; it is needless to say that both gentlemen will be heartily welcome ; they represent the type of men and the type of company which British Colum bia is seeking today. There is only one unsatisfactory aspect of their visit ancl that is the attitude assumed by Mr. Ryersbach, who said that he wished to make it clear that "He was not looking for mining prospects ; he wanted big propositions, producing mines,r no matter what the cost, provided they passed the examinations of his engineer." The Week can only contemplate with amazement the attitude of a gentleman of Mr. Ryersbach's position and attainments. Welcome as he is, he need not have left London to find out that there are no producing mines for sale in British Columbia. Where does Mr. Ryersbach suppose that British Columbians got the money to develop producing mines? He ought to know that it has come from London or New York and that in a new Province, just struggling to its feet, the utmost the prospector can do, even with the aid of the few local men who have accumulated a little money, is to locate and secure title to mineral claims. If Mr. Ryersbach does not know this he is very badly informed at headquarters; it is perhaps reasonable to assume that he does know it and that he made the statement attributed to him in order to discourage speculators. If Mr. Ryersbach ancl Mr. Marriott are open to a suggestion from one who knows a little about mining prospects in British Columbia they will arrange for their engineer to stay in the Province and take his time in looking around. A flying visit is of little use to an engineer, but a year's residence would enable him to pick up a number of excellent prospects from which by the aid of the London capital at control he could easily develop producing mines which would compare favourably with any of those controlled by his Company. BROTCHIE LEDGE—The very first thing which has occurred to the mind of the Hon. William Templeman as an electoral "bon-bouche" is a break-water from Holland's Point to Brotchie Ledge. Apparently the bribe is not well chosen for no less a person than Mr. Thomas Sorby, the Secretary of the' Harbour Association, who is probab] well posted on this subject as any ma ing, promptly comes to the front anc| the public that except for the purpc booming real estate along the Dallas] such a break-water would have no "i d'etre." In an instructive letter to thj onist he points out that the storms affect the entrance to the Outer Ha spend their fury west of Brotchie and between that point and '. Plains, and that in the severest storri sels which have reached the Outer are perfectly safe. The opinions < Sorby on any matters relating to hd accommodation are those of an expel the Hon. William Templeman cantf better than consult the Secretary Inner Harbour Association befol makes up his mind whether to stand | break-water proposal or not. EQUAL JUSTICE—British-boil jects in every part of the Empl firm believers in "equal justiq all. The Week ventures to doubt the recent raid upon the premises od by the waiters of the Empress Hotj the subsequent proceedings do not this time-honoured principle. No do! waiters were engaged in an illegal pf ing, and if the fact were known to lice there was no alternative but to premises, but two reflections will o4 anyone cognisant with the facts; tl is that if the waiters had been ablel ganise as a club they could have carl their gambling with impunity, as the clubs in the city do. The secondl their offence was of a minor charaq cause the proceedings were confined coterie of waiters employed at one the public were excluded. Under th cumstances most lookers-on will ail two conclusions, that the fine migj been smaller and that the police m\( get busy in connection with the tl four so-called clubs further northf are known to all men about town stant law-breakers. THE WHITE GASOLINE TRUC Capacity 3 to 5 tons. Carrying 5,500 Feet of Lumber or a Weight of 7 Tons The White Truck Carried this load from the Cameron Mill to the Skating Rink, now under construction at the Willows, a total distance of 4}_ miles, in 32 minutes. It takes a team of horses, hauling 3000 feet of lumber, a whole day to make two trips. White Pleasure and Commercial Cars Cats of Quality THE WHITE GARAGE I2l8 Wharf Street, Victoria, B. Telephone 2Q08 Our Repair Shop is one of the finest in the City. All work is guaranteed. If you are looking for a square deal, bring your work to us.
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