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: L. McLeod Gould Public Stenographer Copying, Mailing, Editing, Expert Journalistic Work and Adv't Writing Accuracy, Despatch, Privacy 1208 Government Street Phone 1283 The A British Columbia newspaper aad Review, Publish*! at VictoHa. B. C. HALL &> WALKER Agents Wellington Colliery Company's Coal 1232 Gov't St. Telephone 83 Vol. X. No. ZS Tenth Year THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER'21, 1912 Tenth Year One Dollar Per Annum ■"TIS EXCELLENCY—Next week !~1 Victoria will be honoured in entertaining the only surviving son of r great and good Queen. When it was nounced that the Duke of Connaught hiild come to Canada as Governor- I'sneral, a Victoria daily deprecated the ■»gestion, and in its wisdom opined that Inada would not know what to do with pi, and that a man made of common clay [•uld be more serviceable. If this was wis- Rn, it was the wisdom of the owl which tits its eyes to the light, for it is no ex- [jeration to say that, in spite of the many [jliant men who have preceded him, not has made more personal friends, or Lduced a tnpre favourable impression in [short a time. The Duke of Connaught [erits the finest qualities of his noble Iher and his illustrious father; he shares [marvellous tact of his late brother, and Ipday the embodiment of those cardinal hies which endeared both to the hearts ■four hundred million people. He comes Jthe representative of his nephew, King ftrge V, and while we shall all do honour ■him in that capacity, it is by no means I of place to give credit to him in his own J-sonal character, to the illustrious series which he has rendered the Empire for |!ny years, as our Soldier-Prince, and for able manner in which he has discharged duties of the office which he recently I timed in 'the Dominion of Canada. The pek believes that all these thoughts will a place in the minds of Victorians dur- |; the coming week. There is no city in Empire where English royalty is more J;ed and esteemed; there are no people puder of their princes, and there are no inces who more simply and frankly appre- J.te the affection and esteem of their pple. We may be living in a democratic z, and we may be considered a democratic lople, but there is room in all our hearts If the highest veneration and respect for ■anarchic institutions and for the warmest Itection towards such illustrious represen- ijives as His Excellency the Governor- Ineral. AND SETTLEMENT—The subject of land settlement in British Columbia is attracting more attention every liy. This is due to the increased urgency If the question, and to the fact that, while liere is a large increase year by year in lie total immigration to Canada, there is pt a very small increase among the agri- jiltural settlers of the Province. In other lords, we are riot getting our share. The Jason is not far to seek, and it can be |ated very shortly; whereas on the prairies the immigrant has to do is to scratch the Irgin soil and fling a handful of grain, in Iritish Columbia he has in every instance to I) clearing, and in some instances clearing Ihich costs as much as $500 an acre. These linditions necessitate not only capital, but jlarger amount of manual labour than can obtained under any ordinary conditions, bey call for an organization which can Introl both capjtal and labour. Up to date J has been found impossible to secure this Ippy combination on any extensive scale, Ith a single exception which need not at je moment be particularized. But the Jccess which has attended that one organ- ation, so far as land clearing, settlement id cultivation are concerned, clearly points It the path along which British Columbia nil have to be settled. The only question whether private enterprise can be suffi- fcntly interested to carry on the work at a lte commensurate with the development of je province, or whether the Government Till have to intervene. Scores of coloniza- 3ii schemes have been presented to the lovernment with the request that they take [hand, which means that in some form or Mother they give financial aid. But, so kr, the Government has not seen its way to adopt any of them. Meanwhile agricultural development is lagging; the importation of agricultural produce is increasing; our cities are growing out of all proportion to our rural population, and we are reversing the natural healthy condition of things. It is two years since the Nelson Conservative Convention went on record in a series of resolutions favouring Government aid, and the adoption of an energetic immigration and land settlement policy. The proposal attracted widespread attention and led to a great deal of newspaper correspondence and general ventilation of the subject. There seems to be a consensus of opinion that the Government might well take some action, both in the direction of stimulating immigration to British Columbia and of securing money at a low rate of interest to aid individual settlers in developing their land. Along with this policy would have to go a reduction in the size of pre-emptions, and the encouragement of intensive farming on smaller areas. The best results have followed high cultivation, and land in British Columbia will always be too dear to yield a profit on any other system. With the rapid spread of our great railway transportation schemes, the opening up of new districts and the splendid facilities which will shortly be available for marketing agricultural produce, The Week believes that the time has come for the Government to face this problem. The objection that immigration is the business of the Dominion Government is no answer when the Dominion Government policy fails to meet the requirements of our own Province. HOME RULE—Signs are multiplying that the Home Rule battle of 1912 will vie in intensity and fierceness with that of 1886. The lapse of a quarter of a century has killed no animosity and has healed few wounds. Generally speaking the Canadian Press has failed to appreciate the true inwardness of the situation. Canada enjoys home rule in the empire, and our people cannot understand how home rule can be anything but good for every section of the empire. Such critics of the Unionist position fail to differentiate between home rule and local self-government. They also fail to take into account the fact that Ireland has been Jiving for more than 100 years as an integral part of the British home-land in all matters affecting legislation and administration; and that it has had no independent organization of its own. To give Home Rule means to abandon this position and to revert to conditions which prevailed before the Act of Union. But the difficulty of the position is increased by the fact that a large section, and that the most industrious and educated, is irreconcilably opposed to the change, and this opposition is not based on sentimental or material reasons, but largely on religious differences. The Ulsterman believes that the Roman Catholic Church never changes; that its dogmas are permanent; that it maintains the bitterness towards Protestants which existed in the days when the great cleavage was made between the two sections of the Irish people. As the Ulstermen are a minority, they claim they would be out-voted on all public matters of Government by their, religious antagonists, and so profoundly is this conviction implanted in their breasts that they declare themselves prepared to refer the settlement of the question to the arbitrament of the sword rather than submit to Home Rule. Here we have the two viewpoints, that of the Ulster Protestant, and that of the disinterested British subject, who sees no reason for abandoning the present legislative and administrative system and taking a first step in the direction of separation. With the attitude of the former, thousands of British electors outside the Emerald Isle naturally sympathize. They may believe that the Ulster Orange man magnifies the danger, but they realize that the danger is a real one, and they are not willing to see him coerced into a subjection which his soul abhors. On the other hand the British elector is not, and never has been, willing to make a concession to Nationalist agitators, and does not see why Ireland should be permitted to withdraw from a partnership which, in the main, has worked for the strengthening of the Empire. Undoubtedly the attitude of the House of Lords on this question is as final and unalterable as that of the men of Ulster. They will never assent in any form, which means that at least two years must elapse before it can become law, even if passed at the next Session of the House of Commons. That the Liberal Government can hold together for that length of time seems incredible. The vagaries of Mr. Lloyd-George, the disaffection of the Labour party, and the growing strength of the Tariff Reformers is bringing about a change in the constituencies which has already affected the bye-elections, and which, long before two years have gone by, will seal the fate of the Liberal Administration. Once more the chimaera of Home Rule will have floored a government, which, after the lapse of a quarter of a century, has had the temerity to tackle the problem that defeated Mr. Gladstone and clouded his latter days. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION — It looks as if President Taft has sold his birthright for a mess of pottage and has not even got the pottage. A man who was once a distinguished judge of the Supreme Court, and who at the time when he was first nominated was spoken of as high- minded, must feel rather badly when he has deliberately sacrificed his reputation in order to catch the popular breeze—and the breeze never comes his way. President Taft's repudiation of the Hay-Paunceforte treaty is the most disgraceful episode whicii has ever sullied the record of a national representative. It involves the sacrifice of honour; not only the honour of the president, but of the nation. President Cleveland tried the same move twenty years ago, and paid the same penalty. Possibly President Taft thought that he could tickle the ears of fhe groundlings, and that his action would appeal to men of the baser sort. It is a striking commentary upon the incident that within so short a time since his act of repudiation, he has by common consent been placed at the tail of the procession. There is hardly a newspaper in the States today which does not relegate him to the third place in the race. Some day, after the election is over and he has gathered up the pieces, he will have time to reflect on the sinfulness of repudiation and the fickleness of the proletariat. Meanwhile, Theodore the Strenuous is forging to the front. He has conducted a vigorous campaign in the West, and, although some states have been disappointing, others have been unexpectedly favourable. It may be said with truth, if with regret, that his prospects are improved. This is due, however, rather to the collapse of the Taft interest and to the attempt now being made to swing the solid Republican vote to the ex-President. If this move should be successful it would be a strange comment on a party whicii has repudiated him, and which he has anathematized. It would also be a strange comment on the avowed policy of the Progressives which denounced the Republication party and all its works. At the same time, the popular voice acclaims Dr. Woodrow Wilson, who is variously described as a gentleman, a scholar, a student, a philosopher, but not a little bit of a politician. One American paper has somewhat ingeniously described him as a compound of Chamberlain and Balfour. This makes large drafts on the imagination. He much more nearly resembles a composite of John Morley and Bonar Law. Neither could make a success of politics. It would be a real treat to have an American President who is not a politician, but it is safe to say that, if both Taft and Roosevelt were not so badly discredited, Wilson would stand no chance. He may be a good man in many respects, but he is not a man of affairs, and, while possibly all English-speaking people outside the United States would prefer to see him elected, it is almost too much to hope that he will be able to overcome the gigantic interests which, despite all that may be said to the contrary, are massed behind Roosevelt. The Trusts have far more to fear from a clear, honest thinker, than from the Big Stick or the Big Noise. And they know it. THE WILLOWS—During the past week the Willows Park has been the scene of a racing meet which has met vvith more enthusiastic support on the part of the people of Victoria than in any previous year. The general consensus of opinion is that the races have been well conducted and that the managers of the Victoria Country Club have once more justified their claim to be considered a valuable asset to the city. Some complaints there have been, and the old story of "pulled horses" has again been heard. The view of The Week in this matter is that the race-course has never been regarded as the natural abiding place of saints; that "crooked work" is always liable to be in evidence, but that with capable and honest stewards the danger to the public is reduced to a minimum. In Victoria's case the punters may fairly rely on the integrity of the stewards and there is less "crooked work" at The Willows than on the vast majority of provincial courses. Racing men are in the main as "square" as their fellows and there are more blacklegs off the turf than on; Next Tuesday, September 24th, •will see the opening of the Provincial Exhibition at the Willows Park. This year's exhibition promises to eclipse all preceding ones. Mr. George Sangster, the energetic Secretary, has worked hard and faithfully and is in a position to guarantee entire satisfaction to all who visit the Fair Grounds. The Week hopes that the public will patronize the Exhibition in large numbers, thereby proving their own perspicacity and guaranteeing success for the future. ESQUIMALT MUNICIPALITY — The Week extends its hearty congratulations and best wishes to the new Municipality of Esquimalt, whose first election of councillors took place on Monday. It is satisfactory to note that the ticket selected at the very representative general meeting held a few days before the nomination was the one returned by the emphatic vote of the electors. The only regrettable feature about the matter was that there should have been any necessity for an election at all, as the previous meeting above referred to had been called for the express purpose of selecting a unanimous ticket which would go in by acclamation and save the municipality the cost of an election. Unfortunately, the selfish ambition of a few persons, who desired office at no matter what cost to the municipality, led them to force their claims on the electorate and cause the tax-payers needless expense. The old and important lesson that the oflice should seek the man, and not the man seek the office, was duly impressed upon those persons at the polls on Monday, when an emphatic vote consigned them to a well- deserved oblivion. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 When the man in the song wanted to know the time all he had to do, as I reminded my readers a short time ago, was to ask a policeman. This somewhat unnecessary piece of information I passed on at a moment when one Government Street clock "wa.' not" and the other wouldn't go. Now it as quite a piece of gratuitous effrontery to ask a policeman the time, because there are two clocks on Government Street and a big one at the City Hall on Douglas. Besides, there are two clocks belonging to the B. C. E. R. at the two corners of Yates and Government and Yates and Douglas. There is, however, a much more excellent reason why it would be useless to ask the man in blue. He probably would not be able to give the required information. You see there is only one kind of time, and that is the right time. All other times are not "tfhe time" at all. Any person wearing a dheap watch can supply time of a kind, but' though it may serve its purpose and keep a man from missing his dinner, or enable him to avoid a creditor, it is no use as a time-piece. Now Victoria is in the somewhat anomalous position of having no time. Standard time here does not exist and although all the clocks referred to are near enough together at noon, say, to serve all general purposes, time, itself, is unknown. * * * Of course we all know that time is a very funny thing. Lewis Carroll told us that it is one of the few things that you can beat without hurting its feelings. To the average man any old time is good enough, and perhaps this applies more in Victoria than in any other city on the Coast. We are never in a hurry here and a few minutes one way or the other do not matter. Nothing has ever been known to happen ill Victoria right on time. Possibly this is because, as I keep on reiterating, we have no time. • Why shouldn't we have a standard time? Why should Vancouver boast a gun to tell the people what time it is, while Victorians have to wake at six or seven dn the morning to check off the middle whistle during a five minutes inferno? A gun fired exactly at noon; fired electrically, of course, and not dependent on the punctuality of some time-serving official, would give all our large-hearted clock-owners a chance to get level with each other. It is not the time that matters so much; it's the look of the thing of which I am thinking. * * * Talking of time naturally brings me to the subject of fish. Time and tide always go together and fish are caught (sometimes) in the tide. I was wondering the other day Why fish have not been placed in the now renovated, guaranteed and perpetually-to- be-adored reservoir, which has been the cause of so much grief and is now the subject of so much civic congratulation? I would never have ventured to make such a suggestion in the old days, when there were chinks and crevices in the walls, because some little fish might have been caught therein by its tail and grown to proportions which would have put even the fabulous crocodile of the Mist Folk in the shade. There might then have been constant rumours about the sad and inexplicable disappearance of Chinamen whose corpses would never have been imagined by a contributor to a weekly publication as seen floating on the surface. Seriously though, now that the Smith's Hill Reservoir has been filled, tried, tested and not yet found wanting, would it not be a good idea to place a few fish in it? It is a practice that is invariably carried out in the big reservoirs in the Old Country. The theory is that the fish keep the water from becoming stagnant. I am no authority on the subject of reservoirs, but the theory seems a likely one. Later, the city might make a few much needed dollars by granting licenses to those Izaak Waltons who prefer the quiet and seductive practice of sleeping with a fishing-rod in one hand and a bottle of beer in the other to the sterner joys of fly fishing. Anyhow, I put out the suggestion for what it is worth and when the City is through with its troubles with regard to the drains someone may possibly have the time to investigate the value of it. * * * I am never happier than when I am doing other people a good turn at no cost or trouble to myself. I am a philanthropist who would cheerfully see all his friends and acquaintances in heaven provided that there was no obligation attached that he should join them there. I also have keen enjoyment in telling my fellow citizens when I have been lucky enough to find a new place in which to eat. Lots of people think that it is vulgar to talk about eating. For the most part they are people who have never known what it feels like to be hungry. Sometimes they are people who don't know good food when they see it, and in any case won't pay the price to get it. Well, my gourmands and my gourmets, let me tell you that on Thursday night I had an excellent dinner in the Bellevue Grill. To use a colloquialism, "it was a new one on me"; this was the more natural, considering that it had just opened for business that day. The Bellevue is down-stairs in that new block on Douglas Street, just about opposite Gordon's dry goods store. The grill room is beautifully fitted up; the cooking is good; the attendance is first class, and the prices are within the measure of a Lounger's pocket. Try it, and bless me. * * * Victoria is rapidly becoming a city of clubs. Until quite recent years there were but two social clubs in the town. Then came the Camosun; the Alexandra and, I believe, one or two others. The latest club formed is to be known as the Commercial Club and membership is to be restricted to business and professional men and those holding positions of authority. Plans have already been approved for premises in the new Campbell Building and an inspection of these plans shows that the new club is going to have remarkably comfortable quarters. One feature will be a roof garden, which will be an innovation in Victoria, but none the less welcome for that. Accommodation is being made for billiard- rooms, card-rooms, silent-rooms and a magnificent dining-room has been planned. The new club should prove a most welcome addition to the club life of the city. At a meeting recently held in the offices of the Fullbrook-Sayers Stationery Company, Mr. M. F. Meredith was elected as president, Mr. A. Sbiittleworth as vice-president, Mr. T. A. Goodwin as Secretary and Mr. A. E. Sayers as treasurer. ofa 0~tt*£t*, COME TO STAY Doris was radiant over a recent addition to the family, and rushed out of the house to tell the news to a passing neighbour. "Oh, you don't know what we've got up-stairsl" "What is it?" "It's a new baby brother I" and she settl. J back upon her heels and folded her hands to watch the effect. "You don't say so! Is he going to stay?" "I guess so"—very thoughtfully. "He's got his things off." "There's no rest for the wicked." "Well, they don't want any; they'd rather keep at it." Too many honest people make the mistake of trying to beat a swindler at his own game. WATER NOTICE For a Licence to Take and Use Water NOTICE is hereby given that The Portland Cement Construction Co., Ltd., of Victoria, B.C., will apply for a licence to take and use 0.2 cub. feet per sec. of water out of China Creek, which flows in an easterly direction through Lots 73, 118, 143 and 144 and empties into Saanich Inlet hear opposite Tod Creek. The water will be diverted at 100 yds. west of bridge over China Creek and will be used for Industrial purposes on the land described as Lots 118, 73, 74, 75, 95, 127. This notice was posted on the ground on the iSth day of September, 1912. The application will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Victoria. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, 13. C. THE PORTLAND CEMENT CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD., Applicant. By F. A. Devereux, Agent. "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the matter of an application for a Fresh Certificate of Title to Lot 23, of Subdivision y. to 81, both inclusive, of Section 10 (Yates Estate, Map 88), as delineated on Map 389, Victoria City, British Columbia. NOTICE is hereby given of my intention, at the expiration of one calender month from the first publication hereof, to issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to James Leslie McVicar on thc ith day of April, 1909, and numbered 1251, which has been destroyed. Dated at the Land Registry Office. Victoria, British Columbia, this 12th day of September, A.D. 1012. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar-General of Titles, sept. 14 oct. 12 11* Una SEATTLE Chas.Pemy, uin>. THE KSTOT OTHHINa INTmraARTOTTHECnT 135ltofchm50Sy«litts Roy's Art Glut Works tat Start 915 Pandora St, Vietoria, B. C. Albert F. Roy Over thirty yeara' experince ia Alt Glaw LIADID LIGHT! Soli manufacturer of Steel-Cored Lead for Churches, School!, Public Buildings and private Dwellings. Plain and Fancy Glass Sold. Sashes duel by Contract. Estimates free. PhouS94 Mrs. D. B. McLaren Teacher of Singing and Voice Production Terms tn Applieathn Phone X2308 P. 0. Six 449 White Rock THE MINERAL WATER DE LUXE To start the day with White Rock secures bodily health and mental sunshine. White Rock & King William IV., V.O. P. make a royal nightcap GOOD AT ALL TIMES PITHER » LEISER Wholesale Agents for B. C. Victoria Vancouver Nelson A. W. Bridgman Real Estate, Financial and Insurance Agent] Conveyancer and Notary Public Established 1858 Agent Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. of London, England Canada Accident Insurance Company Imperial Underwriters' Corporation Northern Counties Investment Trust, Limited Q of Bradford, England. 1007 Government Street Victoria, B. C. Blanket Bargains at Gordons WE HAVE just received a splendid shipment of Scotch wool Blankets. Nothing could be more seasonable than these warm, cosy protectors against the cold weather about to come. They are of the very best materials and represent the results of up-to-date economic manufacturing methods. Our stock is an exceptionally large one and we can sell you your winter's supply at unheard of prices. Plain and Twilled Scotch Wool Blankets, Satin bound and whipped, sizes 54x81 to 78x94 $5 to $io per pair 739 Yates Street Telephone 1391 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 The Heart Breakers ! On Wednesday night a crowded »use assembled in the Victoria heatre to see George Damerel in tie musical comedy, "The Heart Ireakers." The life and soul of the lay, however, was not the star but |i.e low comedian. Mr. Edward Hume the chimney-sweep showed himself be head and shoulders above any his fellow actors and his comedy as so spontaneous and mirthful that ] was little wonder that the audience loked forward to his entrances Iroughiout the entire evening. Mr. Iimerel himself has a light tenor lice which he uses well, but few of h musical pieces were "worth while" \i he received little assistance from chorus. He appeared to best ad- litage in the first Act, when, as Ider of the Saxons, who are vowed [avenge the wrongs of men who [e been jilted by women, he played heartless role with considerable 1. His dancing song-duet in the lond Act with Miss Vail was well jdered and both the participants Jvwed grace in this particular item. Iss Vail, who took the leading lady's Tt of the Girl is possessed of a good U of dainty charm, but is not a long vocalist. One feature of the Jtart Breakers was the staging of the fcond Act which was far in advance I the possibilities usually allowed by exigencies of the local theatre. Jr the rest it may be said that the lart Breakers is a very mediocre Induction, redeemed from; absolute Illness by the cleverness of the fmney-sweep. Empress Theatre I'.f there were not many people in I: world who thoroughly enjoy ani- Itl shows, it is a sure guess that j:re would be fewer of them. I do It pretend to like them, but, in com- lin fairness, I must say that Mme. Itsse's Entertainers are wonderful nine performers, who seem to enjoy le show as much as the audience. |ios. Potter Dunne is really a treat; is far and away the head of the 111 running this week. He would fill be far ahead if the rest of the logramme was stronger. The Crystal Theatre J The moving picture fiend, and nowadays his name is Legion, cannot fail be surprised at the wonderful de- Idopment which the Crystal Theatre lanager has made since he went into le moving picture business. It seems Jit a short time ago that this theatre [as popular for its empty seats; since le present management, however, Ive come into being those empty lats have been filled, and the cry ler arises for more. In the early Irt of the week Ernest Gill, a boy lolinist, was the leading feature in le vaudeville turns. Another great Jtraction was an educational film en- lied "Studies of Fish." The Romano Theatre •lomano's seems to have an mon- |oly of good "Imp" films. Every ne one drops in there one finds lother of this company's pictures (splayed on the screen, which seems eclipse the last. Romano's this ^ek has been living well up to the putation which it has established for |elf, and, what with the excellence its pictures, the comfort of its kts and the music of its orchestra I becoming more popular every day. The Majestic Theatre The Majestic Theatre management Is always catered to a high class o( Itrons. Their Pathe films are well [own in Victoria as being the latest (ing in the diary of the world's views, nother feature of the Majestic which Iver fails to attract ticket buyers is the organ, and that has been playing as well as ever. The Princess Theatre "The Plunger," tbe offering at the Princess Theatre this week, was well received by large audiences, who were more than ordinarily liberal with their applause. Mr. Howard Foster as the "Plunger," and Miss Mildred Page as the "Irish Widow" were special favourites, while Mr. Richard Lonsdale as "Walter Glyndon" won much sympathy. Next week the management offers what they hope will prove a grand success. Ouida's beautiful society drama entitled "Moths." This calls for a high order of acting, beautiful stage effects, and costumes. Very few companies could convincingly portray this charming play, but the management feels that it will be well taken care of by the present company. Miss Mildred Page will have the part of Vera, and it is well suited to her. Mr. Richard Lonsdale is cast for the romantic part of Raphael De Corezze; Mr. Howard Foster for the Duke of Mull; Mr. Byron Aldeni for Lord Jura, and the remainder of the parts are well cast. "Moths" should prove one of the most artistic plays that this company has yet produced. Beginning next week the curtain will rise at 8.15 instead of 8.30 and the management is in hopes that the audience will be seated by that time. ln Old Kentucky No more enjoyable drama is ever shown than in "In Old Kentucky," which comes to the Victoria Theatre on Thursday evening, September 26th. In these days of good, bad and indifferent musical plays, oriental dancers and dramas treating of high finance, woman suffrage, aviation and other twentieth century topics, a sweet, wholesome play like "In Old Kentucky," written for all time and suited to all changes in the public taste, comes like the first touch of spring after a severe winter. The story breathes the fragrance of the green slopes of Kentucky. There is a whole* someness, a touch of rugged homely sentiment in it that appeals. The characters seem to be real, living personages. They find a place in thc memory. There are few plays of "In Old Kntucky's" type any more—and the few that exist are of the enduring kind that never wear out with the public. The Awakening of Helena Richie One of the properties used in "The Awakening of Helena Richie," Charlotte Thompson's fiction, whicii is to be seen at the Victoria Theatre Friday, September 27th, is an old set of walnut furniture, which has had actual service in Oregon for forty years, and which is now more than sixty years old. Miss Knott found it in an old barn near Portland while she was on a motor tour. It was lying neglected and falling to pieces from disuse. She had it sent into town and repaired, and now it is in active service, and is to be seen in her production, "The Awakening of Helena Richie," in which she is 'Starring, supported by Henry Hall, late star of "The Man from Home." WATER NOTICE For a Licence to Store or Pen Back Water NOTICE is hereby given that The Portland Cement Construction Co., Ltd., of Victoria, B.C., will apply for a licence to store or pen back 31 acre-feet of water -from China Creek, a stream flowing in an easterly direction and emptying into Saanich Inlet, near opposite Tod Creek. The water will be stored in three small reservoirs, of 8,500,000 gals, capacity, built or to be built on Lot 14^ on China Creek and will be used for Industrial and Domestic purposes under application for a licence to take and use water mentioned in permit No. 5, posted herewith, on the land described as Lots 118, 73, 74, 75 and 127, gs. This notice was posted on the ground on the 18th day of September, 1012. The application will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Victoria. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. The above reservoir sites are situated as follows: No. 1—Half a mile N. W. of bridge over China Creek. No. 2—Three-quarters of a mile N. W. of bridge over China Creek. No. 3—Five-eights of a mile N. W. of bridge over China Creek. And all on China Creek. THE PORTLAND CEMENT CONSTRUCTION CO.. LTD. Applicant. By F. A. Devereux, Agent. SEALED TENDERS, addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for Wharf at Holberg, B. C," will be received at this office until 4.00 p.m., on Monday, September 30, 1912, for the construction of a pile Wharf and pile bent Approach at Holberg, District of Comox-Atlin, B.C. Plans, specification and form of contract can be seen and forms of tender obtained at this Department and at the offices of C. C. Worsfold, Esq., District Engineer, New Westminster, B.C., and on application to the Postmaster at Holberg, B. C. Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied, and signed with their actual signatures, stating their occupations and places of residence. In the case of firms, the actual signature, the nature of the occupation, and place of residence nf each member of the firm must be given. Each tender must bi accompanied by an accepted cheque on a tartercd bunk, pn/able to the order of thi Honourable the Minister of Public Work' equal to ten per cent. (10 p.c.) of the amoui. of the tender, which will be forfeited if the peiMii tendering decline to enter into a contract vhen called upon to do so, or fail to complete 1! contract. If the tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned. The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, R. C. DESROCHERS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, August 30, 1912. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement if they insert it withoi* authority from the department—26573. sept. 14 sept. 21 RENFREW LAND DISTRICT Diltrict of Jordan River TAKE notice that Elmer E. Crane, of Berkeley, California, occupation book-keeper, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner of Lot 77, Renfrew District, being E. E. Crane's south-east corner _ post, north 40 chains, thence west 40 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence east 40 chins to place of commencement, and containing in all 160 acres more or less. Dated August 26, 1912. ELMER EVERETT CRANE, By W. W. Steinmetz, Attorney. sept. 14 nov. 9 Flags! Flags! We have them; all sizes and prices Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd. 1004 Government Street Telephone 63 Chu. Hayward President Reginald Hayward Sec'y-Treaa. P. Caaelton Manager The B. C. Funeral Co. (Successors to Charles Hayward) Late of 1016 Government Street, have removed to their new building, 734 Broughton Street, above Douglas. Phones 3935, -V__, 9237, 9338, Established 18(7 The Crystal Theatre Broad Street The Largest, Best Furnished and Most Comfortable Vaudeville and Picture Theatre in the City. Two Acts of Vaudeville, changing Mondays and Thursdays. Four Reels of First Run Pictures, changing Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Best Music—three-piece Orchestra—iri the City. The biggest Fan on the Coast, removing 37,000 cubic feet of air every five minutes, insuring you fresh and cool air. Hours: Pictures from 1.30 to 5.30 and 6.30 to n.oo. Vaudeville, 3.00 to 4.00 and 7.00 to 11.00. Farmers'Ex- change, Ltd. 618 Johnson Street Phone 3318 The place where you can get New Laid Eggs Apples! Apples! Apples! 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Hall-Borchert Dress Form Co., of Canada, Limited. 158Q Bay Street, - Toronto, Can. Princess Theatre Fomwlr A.O.U.W. Hall Cor. Yates & Blanchard Sts. WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY SEPTEMBER 33 The Williams Stock Co. Will Preaent "MOTHS" Ouida's Great Society Drama Price! ioc, aoc and 30c Matincea Wedneaday and Saturday ioc and 20c Curtain, 8.30 p.m. Reicrved Seats on aale at Dean _ Hiscock'i, cor. Broad and Yatea Sta. Matineea, a.43 Impress WEEK COMMENCING SEPT. 23 Three Times Daily 3.00 p.m.—7.30 p.m.—9.00 p.m. "Cyclonic Cycling Comedians" Mort Welling MAC RAE & LEVERING Whimsical Wheelman Two Unusually Clever Girls Marie Constance HYLANDS & FARMER In Melodious Songs JOHN DELMORE Assisted by MISS OLIVE ADAIR In "Scenes Behind the Scenes" Ralph A. Wettstein Presents CHARLES E. WILDISH & CO. In "The Pool Room" Vaudeville's Dramatic Sensation, by by William Anthony McGuire "Eccentric Laughmakers" Frank—SCOTT & WILSON—Harry TWILIGHT MOTION PICTURES THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 The Week A Provincial Newspaper and Review published every Saturday by "The Week" Publishing Company, Limited Published at 1208 Government St., Victoria, B.C., Canada WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, Editor The Three R's By Bohemian School days, school days, Dear old golden rule days, Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic Taught to the tune of a hickory stick. —Old Song. Unfortunately the present day has seen the abolition of the hickory stick and a consequent ignorance on the part of the rising generation in the matter of reading, writing and arithmetic. In the good old days when boys* were boys, and not old- young men, and girls were girls and not young-old women, the average school did make a point of teaching at least the three R's, and of teaching them thoroughly. Music and painting, wood-carving and similar accomplishments were not considered a necessary part of the ordinary school curriculum; science classes were unknown and the consequence was that when boys and girls left schaol they did at least know how to spell ordinary words, bow to write their own names legibly and how to do the first four rules in arithmetic. "Mais, nous avons change tout cela," and the change does not strike the man in the street as being an advantageous one. Now-a-days the business man finds the greatest difficulty i'n finding an office boy with the first elements of rudimentary education firmly implanted in his system. He probably has a smattering of botany; he has had the pleasure bf attending out-door classes and hearing a half-informed "school marm" discourse on the various properties of certain herbs and flowers, she herself keeping steadily one chapter ahead of her class. He knows just about enough of his own anatomy to have learned the dangers which lurk on every side, whereas the boy of old knew not the meaning of the word "danger." Even the comic papers have begun to realise this and are gradually turning the shafts of their wit in the direction of the modern pupil, with the result that the time- honoured mother-in-law is being left in* the background. I was discussing this phase of our modern educational system with a business man only a week or so ago and he showed me three or four sheets which had been written by an aspirant to stenographic honours. It appeared that his typist had been taken ill and that he had been in urgent need of a substitute at a moment's notice. He found it impossible to obtain a thoroughly competent one, but was content to give a trial to a young girl who said she would do her best. The typing showed that she was an amateur and for that nobody would wish to blame her or her teacher. But the spelling of many words which were written typographically correct, but orthographically wrong, was beneath contempt. One would have thought that a modern girl, who had had the advantage of modern conditions would have known how to spell such a word as "chronicle." But no; she was fundamentally ignorant of the first elements of etymology and had probably imbued some of the disease germs of phonetic spelling; she had gaily written "cronical." Terse, effective, but wrong. "Legion" was another word which conveyed no meaning to her untutored ears. "Legend" was the nearest approach which she could make to it, and the meaning of the word in the context could give her no clue. "Patron" became "pattern" and "eclipse" appeared under her mystic management as "eclipds." | Such errors _z the above cannot be excused on the ground of unfamiliar- ity with the machine she was using. They show the colossal ignorance which is gradually being regarded as the natural, if illogical, sequel to the modern tendency of crowding the immature brain with multifarious facts regardless of the possibility, to say nothing of the probability, of their being of any practical use in the wide, wide world. I would not have it imagined that these remarks of mine, these criticisms shall I call them, are levelled at the system prevailing either .in this Province, or in this Dominion. They are, alas, becoming universal. I know that the Board Schools in England long ago started the up-lifting of the masses by teaching them things which could be of no benefit to them and of which they could but dimly grasp the first beginnings of the meaning. The practice has spread and the result is that an education has to be so widespread that every graduate is a jack of all trades but a master of none. What has happened to the good old-fashioned habit of apprentic ing boys to a trade? An attempt was made to revive this by a late Lord Mayor, of London, but the fact is still in evidence that the pernicious doc trine of providing boys with smatter* ings of knowledge is as much to the fore as ever. Lack of the power of concentration; dislike of the mono tonous "trivial round and daily task," curses which beset the average youth of the present day world, are surely directly traceable to the modern educational system. I feel a great sympathy with the Doukhobour who told, the Commissioner in the recent investigation that he did not approve of schools for boys who were to make farming their life's work. "Schools" in his opinion," would tend to direct their steps to the city and would make them discontented with the simple life." And it is the simple life which, after all, is so grateful to the Correspondence The Week accepts no responsibility for the views expressed by its correspondents. Communications 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 lyiitor as an evidence of bona fides. In no case will it be divulged without consent. NAVAL AFFAIRS London, Aug. 20th, 1912, To the Editor of The Week: Dear Mr. Editor,—Many thanks for your letter, which has only just reached me, as I have been very much on the move about the country. I am interested in hearing that you have federated the various branches of flhe B. C. Navy League. I am quite sure that you are right in doing so; with the very best intentions in the world, the presence of a number of branches of the Navy League in a place like British Columbia is bound to lead to jealousies and small disagreements—and unity in the Navy League, as in other things, is undoubtedly strength. I ihope the scheme on foot for the utilization of the "Egeria" will materialize and that some use will be made of the old ship. From the beginning I was doubtful of the ability of the Vancouver branch to maintain this vessel; there was plenty of enthusiasm, but there was no assured source of income. I am interested in what you say about Churchill's statement about obtaining men. It is possible enough that he is correct in saying that there is no difficulty in obtaining men (though I am by no means so certain of this in the case of stokers), always providing that the money is there for training them, but the plain fact remains that we are ;'t this moment gravely and most seriously short of men of all sorts, and not men only, but officers also. In the recent manoeuvres there was the greatest difficulty in manning the ships that were out, and to do even that we had to call out a fairly large proportion of the Reserve and bring in retired officers for the ships, as the active list was depleted (a thing I have never seen done before). In other words, to merely send our ships to sea for peace manoeuvres, we had to draw largely on what is really our only reserve for filling up the inevitable and necessary casualties of war; and even then we had to abandon any idea of sending all the ships to sea whioh were originally intended to go. I went down to Chatham myself and, walking round the dockyard (this was during the manoeuvres), I asked the Drafting Commander why so many ships were lying in the basin still, as I understood that they were all going out to the manoeuvres. His reply was: 'Oh, yes, they were intended to go out but AS WE HAD NO MEN they cannot go. And no doubt Portsmouth and Plymouth were the same. This is peace time and with no casualties to fill up. I will give you another instance. To each flotilla of destroyers are attached certain scouts—vessels of 3,000 tons odd, very fast and really a necessity as sort of parent ships to the their country; but I do blame our own people. If they had taken a strong line a few years ago the present situation could not and would not have arisen. But I believe that their half-hearted policy has so encouraged the Germans that this country now stands in a greater position of danger than she has ever been in before, since the Norman invasion —far greater than we ever were in at the time of the two Napoleonic wars. I saw a good deal about the supposed Japanese acquisition of Mag- delena Bay. I have heard from a friend, who was there last year, that it is a fine harbour, but I don't for an instant believe that the Japs seriously thought of acquiring it. It would have meant war, and they don't want another war just at present. Borden has come and gone and we shall shortly see what the result of •the various conferences has been. I believe that representation of some sort is a condition. Very glad to hear that things are so prosperous in Victoria; may they remain so. Yours sincerely, WANDERER. TO THE ROYAL GUESTS Victoria Loquitur Now welcome Guests, thrice welcome, and tarry yet awhile, For Ye have ventured many a scathe, o'er many a reeling mile. So bide Ye here and rest Ye, and let the Chinook soft, It's gentle breezes o'er Ye, soft, perfume-laden waft. Past Old Ontario's woodlands, by many an emerald mere, By Lake Superior's waters which storm-tossed sailors fear. Through Manitoba's wheatfields, past Winnipeg the Pair, Saskatchewan Ye entered to feel the Prairie air; And then, 'cross wide Alberta, until the rippling rills, Told Ye were near Columbia, beyond the rolling hills. And Ye have scanned the Rockies, and Ye have trod the trail And always thousands greeted, and all men gave Ye hail; And Ye, Ye gave them pleasure, and rendered them their due Until Ye must be weary, so rest awhile, renew Your strength that when the parting, has come and Ye be sped, Restored, refreshed, Ye enter the homeward way Ye tread. So welcome Guests, thrice welcome, Victoria holds Ye dear, All that Ye would she proffers in loyalty sincere. —Walter Howard. flotillas. Recently an order came to pay all these scouts, eight vessels in all, I think, off. The ostensible and official reason was to re-arm them with 4-inch guns instead of 12- pounders. This seemed sensible enough, though it is usual in that sort of case to pay ships off by ones or twos and not altogether. Now what was the real reason? The real reason was this: they had to re-commission two battleships and in the whole of the home ports THEY HAD NOT GOT THE NECESSARY 1,800 MEN TO DO SO. So they paid off the eight scouts, thereby getting the men and, incidentally, very materially lessening the fighting strength and efficiency of the destroyer flotillas. And with all this "gas" about improving the efficiency of the scouts by re-arming with 4-inch guns, it appeared, after the scouts were paid off, that there were no 4-inch guns available. Who runs may read, but I have no hesitation in saying that we are at this moment dangerously and criminally short of men, notwithstanding Churchill's statement about there being no difficulty in obtaining them. I believe myself that war with Germany is inevitable; it is only a question of—when. And that will be at the moment most suitable to her and when she is in as good a position as she can reasonably hope to get into. People are at last, I think, beginning to realize that Germany's navy is for aggression—and a luxury; whilst ours is for defence—and a necessity. But there are still, unfortunately, a large body of faddists and fools wiho believe in arbitration as the solution of all difficulties and cry "Peace" when there can be no peace. They cannot realize that a great and growing people, like the Germans MUST expand, and they will expand and that on the least of least resistance, which, at the present moment, owing to the vacillation and weakness of our present Government, happens to be US. I don't blame the Germans. They are acting in the best interests of Right Honourable Walter Long, M.P. A Distinguished Visitor Oh Monday, Sept. 16, the Rt. Hon. Walter Long, M. P. for the Strand Division of Westminster, London, England, addressed the Canadian Club in the lundi-room of the Alexandra Club. In the course of his speech he referred to an editorial, which appeared in the last issue of The Week, This editorial had been taken directly from the Sunday Chronicle of August the nth, and gave verbatim the views of Mr. L. G. Chiozza Money on the question of Naval Defence. The daily papers have not given The Week any credit for Mr. Long's complimentary remarks, but a gentleman well known both in Victoria and throughout outlying districts of the Empire, was present at the luncheon and has told us that Mr. Long commented very favourably on the policy of a paper which thought fit to print the article at such an apposite time. Later, a representative of The Week had the privilege of an interview with Mr. Long. In the course of this interview the Rt. Hon. gentleman said that he was more than pleased to see that a paper published in this outpost of tbe empire had taken notice of Mr. Money's article and reprinted it. He pointed out, as did The Week, that it came from the pen of a man who was a "radical of radicals" and that it was therefore of the utmost importance because the writer could not be accused of "jingoism." Mr. Long knows Mr. Money personally, and may therefore be considered an authority on this subject. The visitor made no bones about his opinion of the present Liberal Government in England. He blamed them for the abolition of what was known as the "Cawdor Programme." He further blamed them for the loss to the personnel of the Navy. In making this statement Mr. Long reechoed the dictum of Lord Charles Beresford, who laid it. down as ar axiom of modern naval policy thai the personnel of the Navy comes firsl all the time. That first of all yoq have to get your man; that secondly you have to train him and that, third ly, you have to provide the ironmon gery in which he is to sail. These are the essentials for a well equipped British Navy as outlined one of our leading Admirals and the man who missed the leadership * the Opposition owing to a comprd mise. Mr. Long is a loyal Conservq tive, however, and is ready to fall line, not only with his present leadel but with Mr. Balfour and is firm in.hi stand that the naval question of Grel Britain and of the Empire at lar| must not be a party question. In this sentiment he is also in lil with Sir Richard McBride who w| present at the luncheon, and to whe Mr. Long paid a tribute when spoke of the influence which the ptl mier of British Columbia had exert| in England during his recent visit, was interesting to notice that Richard, whom business had kept, rived in company with the Hon. Young and two prominent memb| of the Salvation Army. In the course of his interview Long touched on the difficulty un, which Canada is labouring with j spect to supplying men for the nJ He pointed out the value of the h| ditary instinct to go to sea which vails so commonly in Great Bril amongst the youth of a crowl population. Tradition is everythl in a nation, and all Britain's trad'itil are bound up with the sea. It is o| natural, therefore, that with the mendous stretch of coast-line whl obtains in the British Isles, and wl the heritage which has been hanq down from the days when King fred gave the first impetus to British Navy, there should be no \i of young meh willing and anxious! take their place in their countn fleet. Mr. Long, however, realil the vast difference when it camel consideration of the young men] Canada. With a comparatively sn population, 'distributed over a area, a small percentage of whl have ever smelt the sea; with wal high, and opportunities open to ev| young and energetic lad to make way upwards, it is not extraordinaj in Mr. Long's opinion, that the nadian Navy finds a difficulty in co pleting its personnel. Before concluding Ms interview Long gave a warning which mid well be considered by a recent corr! pondent in the columns of The WeJ and even by Sir Wilfrid Laurier wh| he talks so airily of the non-existen of the German peril. Mr. Long si that the idea of concentration in hoi waters was all very well, but as nada ahd the other British Coloni advanced and became more pr< perous it became more of a tempt tion to any foreign power to try a take them. Mr. Long further stated that in opinion Dissolution of Parliament the Old Country cannot long avoided. The Liberal party seem tent on passing measures, reckless the wishes of the people, which shot wreck any party. On his way hon where he has to arrive for the ne Session of the House, Mr. Long w speak by invitation at Winnipeg, 1 ronto and Ottawa. He (anxiously)—About how long, darli will it take to complete your trousseau? She—All the rest of my married life, I hc BOOK NOTES At the Victoria Book and Stationery Co., 1004 Government St., Victoria, B.C.: "With the Gun and Guide in the Rockies," by Frank Carrell. $i.8S. "Camp Fires in the Rockies," by Hornaday & Phillips. $3.25. "Canada in the 20th Century," by Bradley. $1.85. At Fullbrook-Sayers Stationery Co., 1220 Government St.: "The Guest of Hercules," by C. N. and A. M. Williamson. $i.3S- "White Ashes," by Kennedy Noble. $1.50. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 I September 11 to 17 mber 11— |. McDowell—Superior St.—Garage $ 1,500 [m Bang—Queens Ave.—Dwelling 10,000 rnwood Real Estate Co—Cedar Hill Rd—Office 800 Caldwell—Cook St.—Dwelling 6,000 C. Telephone Co.—Johnson St.—Garage 500 istol Bros.—Richmond Rd.—Dwelling 3,400 'riber 12— toria Truck & Dray Co.—Superior St.—Garage 500 Diwan—Alpha St.—Dwelling 1,000 Noel—Robertson St.—Dwelling 2,800 s. Ruttan—Pine St.—Dwelling 2,200 rman Beer—Joseph St.—Dwelling 1,800 jt. Hetherington—Yates St.—Store St.—Dwelling 3,000 g. & Finance, Ltd.—Hollywood Crescent—Dwelling 2,800 H. Caufield—Mt. Stephen—Dwelling 2,500 ularquart—Belmont Ave.—Greenhouse 150 ber 13— \_ Dawe—Oswego St.—Add. to Verandah 200 I Searle—Shakespeare St.—Dwelling 1,385 t Hepburn—Faithful St.—Dwelling 3,500 iDunford—Fairfield Rd.—Garage 200 iber 14— tawrie—Wilson St.—Plumbing Shop 700 'Mino--L,adysmith St.—Dwelling 150 ist Invest Co.—Richmond Ave.—Dwelling 4,000 1st Construction Co.—Chandler St.—Dwelling 3,000 Aber 16— sford & Son—Lillian Rd.—Dwelling 2,000 ,ikers Trust Corp.—Langley St.—Banking House 11,000 1 Rand—Oswego St.—Add. to Store 250 Morrison—Hilda St.—Garage 100 J. Cantwell—Leonard St.—Garage 100 ^lark—Cecilia St.—Add. to Dwelling 400 B. Gage—Myrtle St.—Dwelling 2,100 Inward—Lang St.—Dwelling 2,000 Inward—Lang St.—Add. to Dwelling 600 Magar—Hill St.—Dwelling 50 McCrimmon—Linden Ave.—Dwelling 3,500 McCrimmon—Quebec St.—Dwelling 7,300 S. Brown—Moss St.—Dwelling 4,500 L. Dobie—Olive St.—Dwelling 2,500 nber 17— H. Ware—Point St.—Dwelling 2,500 A Shank—Fairfield Rd.—Dwelling 3,500 s. Jas. Watson—Brook St.—Dwelling 4,500 CANADA AND THE PANAMA CANAL (By Fred. W. Field) British Columbia's Claims for Canada's Help ie maximum effect of the Panama Canal will probably be felt on acific Coast of North America, and particularly of British North ica. Professor Emory R. Johnson, who has exhaustively exam- he Canal question for the United States government, thinks that neral effect of the Canal upon the people of the Pacific Coast will t of enabling them to buy cheaper and sell dearer, and to carry on er trade with the people of their own and foreign countries. 1 this prediction be realized, the Canadian Pacific Coast and its will, indeed, reap great advantages as a result of the Canal, benefits, however, will be minimized unless our port authorities •e for the opening of the new waterway. Vancouver, Victoria, Westminster, Prince Rupert, must make their facilities attractive Canal, and commerce and shipping in general. We have already savings in distance which will be effected by the new route. round Cape Horn—At present, a considerable tonnage of freight Eastern Canada is loaded on sailing vessels at our Atlantic ports ;nt around Cape Horn to ports in British Columbia. Eastern ian products also are in some cases sent from our Atlantic ports amships running to Mexican ports on the Atlantic, where the s are transhipped by rail to a Pacific port in the same country, e the merchandise is carried by steamship up the Pacific to a i Columbia port. With the Panama Canal in operation, there e excellent direct steamship service between our Atlantic and : ports. In addition—and this should prove a development of the greatest value—our foreign trade through British Colum- rts will be considerably stimulated. xports and Traffic Charges—It should be possible for British bia, Alberta and other sections of Western Canada to get low l freight rates to make profitable the exportation of various comes that will not now bear the traffic charges for transportation by For heavy freight, such as steel rails, the opening of the Panama will halve the haulage cost, and put Sydney into comparatively touch with Vancouver, New Westminster, Victoria and Prince t. Give Your Typist Good Stationery and She'll Give You Better Work Baxter & Johnson Co limited 618 4-ort St. Phone 730 Vhe Taylor Mill Co. Limited All kinds ef Building Material Lumber . • Sash .' Dooi Telephone 564 North Government Street, Vietoria Royal Bank Chambers Victoria, B. C. Thomas Hooper Architect 522 Winch Building Vancouver, B. C. 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Call cr make an appointment today. A. P. BLYTH Optometrist and Optician 645 Fort St. Phone 3359 apl 20 S oct 20 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 The advantages to be derived from the Canal by British Columbia and Western Canada generally are sufficiently defined to make it clear that Canadians on the Pacific Coast must labour continuously to make their ports the best on that coast. Magnet of Finest Quality—The British Columbia provincial government and the Dominion authorities will be sadly negligent of duty if they do not co-operate with the people of British Columbia in giving every assistance, financial and otherwise, in order to make our Pacific Coast a commercial magnet of the finest quality. Some observers think, for instance, that Vancouver will need within the next two years, five times the existing harbour facilities, and that estimate does not appear wide of the mark. Preparations on our Pacific Coast for the Canal opening should properly have commenced several years ago. Sectional jealousy in Eastern Canada must not be allowed to prejudice the existing opportunities of, and the necessary assistance for, British Columbia. This is one of the few occasions when Canada can give its Pacific Coast province a national impetus towards greater expansion. The importance and the trade volume of our Atlantic ports will not suffer from the enlargement of the Pacific ports. The development of Vancouver, Victoria, New Westminster and Prince Rupert, as Pacific ports, is simply a natural result of the rapid growth of the country. In considering expenditures on public works, harbours, bridges, etc., on the Pacific, Eastern Canada should recognize, as Mr. H. Cuthbert, of Vancouver, has reminded us, that British Columbia embraces the whole of the Pacific seaboard of Canada, while in the east there are four seaboard provinces. It is not fair to the west to compare the expenditure in the one province with any one province of the east. The comparison should be made with all four eastern provinces. Must Hook the Trade—The opening of the Panama Canal is the psychological moment for Western Canada and its Pacific outlets to throw their grappling-hooks into the trade and shipping which will patronize the new waterway. It is a time when many ports under different flags have equal opportunities. Only the far-sighted and enterprising will secure the traffic. Trade channels once made by rivals are difficult to deflect. Trade channels once turned into our own ports are not easy for rivals to chance to their advantage. In discussing the export question in Panama Canal traffic before an United States Government committee, an expert was asked whether it would be possible, in the matter of lumber and grain shipments, for Seattle to compete with Vancouver. The expert asked to be allowed to postpone that subject, merely stating that he thought Seattle could do so. Had he known exactly what policy Vancouver and our other ports had framed to meet the Panama Canal half-way, he would probably have given a more definite answer.—Monetary Times. The Canbricol Corporation, Ltd. Threadneedle House, London, E. C. DIRECTORS: Henry J. Humm, Esq. (Chairman) Sir Edward Paulet Stracey, Bart. Henry Pearce, Esq. THE above Corporation, owning the bulk of ANNACIS ISLAND, is prepared to assist with finance any sound commercial industries requiring waterfrontage on the harbor or main channel of the Fraser River. Communiicate with:— Pearce, Carlin & Co., 509 Sayward Building, Victoria, B.C. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICTl District of Coast, Range II 1 TAKE notice that Henry Bertram Dl of Victoria, B.C., occupation Farmer, | to apply for permission to purchaa following described lands:—Commencinl post planted about sixty chains south-r the south-east corner of Lot 381, Ral Coast District; thence west 80 chains;! north 40 chains; thence east 80 chaina;! south 40 chains, and containing 320I more or less. f HENRY BERTRAM DICKj Dated May 25th, 1912. aug. 3 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT) District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Arthur Fellows, toria, B. C, occupation Retired, inta apply for permission to purchase the fcf described Iands:—Commencing at 1 planted about sixty chains south-eastl south-east corner of Lot 381, Range District, thence east 80 chains; thent 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; I north 40 chains and containing 320] more or less. Dated May 25th, 1912. ARTHUR FELL! aug. 3 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICI District of Coast, Range II [ TAKE notice that Randolph Stl Victoria, B. C, occupation Estate A| tends to apply for permission to 1 the following described lands:—Com! at a post planted eighty chains easf south-east corner of Lot 558, Coast f Range 3, thence south 80 chains; thd 80 chains; thence north 80 chains I west 80 chains and containing 640 acrf or less. Dated May 22nd, 1912. ■ RANDOLPH ST? aug. 3 VICTORIA LAND DISTRld District of Coast, Range II andl TAKE notice that Frederick Rl Victoria, B. C, occupation Real Estaf intends to apply for permission tol the following described lands:—Col at a post planted forty chains norl south-east corner of Lot 558, Ranger District; thence east 80 chains; tnd 80 chains; thence west 80 chain| north 80 chains, and containing more or less. Dated May 22nd, 1912. FREDERICK Rfl aug. 3 VICTORIA LAND DISTRll District of Coast, Range III TAKE notice that Lewis Carey, ofl B.C., occupation Broker, intends to I permission to purchase the foltowinj ed lands:—Commencing at a posi at the north-east corner of post of J Range 3, Coast District; tnence d north; thence 80 chains west; til chains south; thence 80 chains east ™ taining 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 21st, 1912. LEWIS C| aug. 3 VICTORIA LAND DISTRld District of Coast, Range III TAKE notice that William M. I of Winnipeg, Man., occupation StoJ intends to apply for permission to f the following described lands:—Corl at a post planted 80 chains east of tl east corner of Lot 382, Coast Distriq 2, thence south 40 chains; thencel chains;_ thence north 40 chains; thi 80 chains, and containing 320 acres.l less. Dated May 25th, 1912. -ill: aug. 3 WILLIAM M. Lei Window Illumination SHOPKEEPERS and others who intend making some extra window illumination on the occasion of the forthcoming ROYAL VISIT should notify us at once in order that we may determine whether our transformers and meters are of sufficient capacity to carry the extra load B. C. Electric Railway Company, Ltd. Light and Power Department Telephone 1609 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 The End of Eternity Written for The Week by H. C. H. Angela, as she approached the trysting place across the springy turf, eyed the empty bench with some relief .Reprieve! . . . The awful moment was delayed I It gave her time to rehearse her part once more. She had been rehearsing it carefully at intervals for the last forty-eight hours. For nearly four months (minus the last three evenings) her arrival at 7.30 p.m. had found that green bench occupied by an impatient and fuming adorer, and had been the prelude to a duet (with appropriate action) set to the music of sea breezes and the wash of waves below the cliff. The motif of the duet had been Himself, Herself, This and Eternity. Technically speaking, the theme might be said to lack originality, even in the experience of the singers; but they had been unanimous in their opinion [ that during the few centuries which had elapsed since the Creation, and the few more which might elapse ere 'the final dissolution of this sphere, never had it been handled or could it e handled, with equal passion, splen- lor, romance, pain and wonder. It tad, they thought, been undoubtedly fi dream, a vision, a beatitude, too orious for this prosaic world's cruel [■imitations. Angela seated herself upon the tench and faced the scarlet glow of iunset. She was distinctly hurt, and elt bitterly that the task before her 'Was more than justified. Simply because she had been unavoidably presented by duty, by the sacred claims of hospitality,—and for three evenings only,—from keeping an appointment, was she to be treated with this evidence of indifference and disrespect? (Not that she really thought she could inspire either, but it looked like it.) She whose tender heart had [heen bleeding all day in sympathy for he blow about to fall on Bob's devoted and unsuspecting head? A step behind her, however, swift- |ly changed the current of her reflections. She turned, the embodiment of gracious pity, a stooping divinity in [pale blue linen and a gigantic sun hat, holding out both hands to him as correctly as possible her eyes sunlit pools of hastily achieved tears. "My poor boy!" she cried caressingly, "I have treated you badly!" He looked extremely uncomfortable and kissed her as dutifully and as awkwardly as if she had been his Aunt seeing him off at Euston station. Angela was somewhat surprised. But she was too word-perfect now to depend on a cue. She rose and put her small hands on his,shoulders. It was an easy reach, and this had always been a most successful move. She gave an additional unrehearsed touch by wistfully cocking her head. "You'll never forgive me," she murmured mournfully, "And I don't deserve that you should." After a momentary bewilderment, his face assumed an expression of stern and righteous displeasure, a "more in sorrow than in anger" effect. It did not suit him. "I was sorry to be so severe," he said gently, "but I thought it only right to make you realise what you had done. A woman," (Angela winced. He had hitherto asserted with vehemence that he disbelieved in her 23 years: she was a mere child.) "a woman who, before marriage, can so treat the man to whom she has pledged herself, to whom her whole life was to be devoted, is unlikely to prove the sort of wife I require." This speech was even more nettling than either amazing or ungrammatical. It induced her to forget her part. "Really, Bob!" she exclaimed, with more nature than grace, "you needn't speak as if I'd murdered you. What have I done? Simply stayed at home three evenings,—only three—to help Daddy look after Major' Brett. That was my duty." He stared at her, the sorrow in his countenance deepening to disgust. "Three!" he repeated. "Haven't you been here since Monday?" "Why, haven't you?" she cried quickly. He paused a moment to consider his position. He was anxious not to discard the line he had decided upon and had religiously practised for the last ten hours. "Let's sit down," he remarked coldly. They sat,—one at each end of the bench,—not as formerly. "I came here, as usual, on Monday evening," he began, with a sigh, and slowly, "and I waited, alone, for the girl who used to swear—" "Never I" "Swear she loved me. At last I went . . . er, home. On Tuesday I expected a note of explanation. As none came I felt it would .be wrong to forfeit my dignity by ignoring the matter, so I went straight to the Whitakers. They are always glad to see one. On Wednesday, again I heard nothing, so I took Betty Whitaker down to the pier. It seemed to me mere justice that you should wait alone, suffering, as you had made me suffer. And now " He stopped dead, eloquently. But he had made a mistake in tactics, as she observed. She proceeded to re-arrange her programme inwardly. "What do I hear?" he continued fiercely. "That the girl I was going to make My wife has been—er, fooling round with that silly ass Brett, and never even let me know! Me, who, well, we were bound to share together an Eternity " She interrupted him—almost rudely, he thought. "It has been one I" she exclaimed with fervour. He turned and regarded her with suspicion and saw that she was sincere. The fact somehow annoyed him. "What respect can I—" he started again, in raised tones. But she felt, with some cause, that it was her turn. "Bob," she said, solemnly, and not perhaps without an inward tremor. "I came here this evening, thinking that I was coming to meet the truest, loyalest lover and friend that ever a g woman had; and instead of that I am forced to the conclusion that you not only have ceased to care for me, but that you have been carrying on a base and underhand flirtation with the girl who, of all others, you know I dislike most. How could there be any happiness in married life, if, the first day one's back was turned, one's husband sought consolation with one's friend?" "Surely you didn't expect me to come and sit on this beastly cliff alone night after night, as long as you chose to stay at home and amuse another fellow?" he asked sulkily. He felt he was being unfairly dealt with, and that the ground had somehow been cut from under his feet on this painful occasion. He disliked the role of impenitent sinnner, which she was forcing him to play. He preferred that of the injured and justly irate hero, which he had come prepared for. She was looking out over the sea, her face very sad and sweet, but as he was too angry to look at her, the effect was lost. "If that's the way you think fit to speak to a woman," she said with dignity,"—and a woman who has been so much," (sob) "to you for so long, it is evident that the time has arrived for us to part." As she spoke she drew from her finger in approved fashion the ring set with a single pearl which she had worn so proudly for six weeks, and handed it towards him. He glared at her, but could not remember what he had intended to say at such a juncture as this. The fact was, the whole affair had taken such an uncomfortable turn; though he was relieved to feel that he should not, after all, have any risk of Breach of Promise proceedings. He had felt that that contingency it would be beyond him to face, with a beggarly salary of $65 monthly, and his savings tied up in town lots. He took the ring and put it in his waistcoat pocket. But words failed him. At last he realised that this was the case. "Words fail me!" he said triumphantly. He felt she could frame no fitting retort to that;' . t She stood up and turned away. He quickly did the same, but looked back. "Is this goodbye?" he asked, pro- testingly. He knew it was, but he felt so ridiculously small, for no reason. "For ever!" she cried, moving off. He stood looking at her, and in a moment she turned her head over her shoulder. "Bob," she called, softly, "I-er- you mustn't mind bringing—er Betty, or anyone else here,—er—just as usual. I mean, er—don't think you'll be keeping me away. We have found a ripping place to talk, away by the river." "Thank you," he replied, haughtily, "but Miss Whitaker and I would not for anything keep you away from your favourite spot." She felt he deserved anything then. "It wouldn't matter," she told him, sweetly, "it wouldn't be for long, for Major Brett and I will be leaving for England early next month. Goodbye, Mr. Cameron." Westholme Grill The Cosiest, and Coolest Grill on the Pacific Coast. Guests are assured of a hearty welcome—the best of cooking—quick and pleasant service. An assortment of Wines and Liquors unequalled. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 1912 Orchestra 6.15 to 7.30—9 to n . MENU A LA CARTE Celery 25 . Olives 20 Almonds 20 Green Onions 10 Scotch Relish 25 CANAPE Caviar 25 Pate de Foie Gras 25 Tuni Fish 25 Anchovy 25 Canape Lorenzo 50 SHELLFISH Olympia Oyster Cocktail 35 Eastern Oysters on Shell 40 Little Neck Clams on Shell 40 Crab Cocktail 25 Dungess Crab: Half 25, Whole 40 SOUPS READY Consomme. Mozart 20 Chicken Broth with Rice 15 Boston Clam Chowder 15 Puree of Tomato Florida 15 SOUPS TO ORDER—5 minutes Eastern Stew Double Cream 50 Barszcz a la Cracovienne 25 Tomato Bouillon 20 Clam Broth with Whipped Cream 25 Cream of Tomato 20 FISH Supreme of Flounder Marguery 50 Tenderloin of Sole Colbert 40 Boiled Smoked Halibut Drawn Butter 40 Finan Haddie Grille 40 Smelts Saute Doria 45 Filet of Red Snapper Orly 40 Broiled King Salmon on Steak Mirabeau 45 Norwegian Mackerel Steamed Potatoes 40 ENTREES Poached Eggs Benedictine 45 Hungarian Goulash with Spatsen 40 Braised Shoulder of Lamb Potatoes Delmonico 45 Sweetbreads with Green Peppers a la Wiegel 75 Breaded Lamb Chops Stuffed Tomatoes 45 Eminence of Chicken a la Chaffing Dish 75 Crab Meat Cutlets Victoria 50 ENTREES TO ORDER—From 5 to 15 minutes Chicken Livers Brochette 50 Planchet Sirloin Steak Westholme $1.00 Rack of Lamb Casserole Bouchere: For one 75; for two $1.25 Whole Squab Chicken Casserole with Vegetables $1.25 Stuffed Tomatoes au Duxelle 25 Stuffed Green Peppers 25 ROASTS Half Roast Milk Fed Chicken Stewed Plums: Half 65; Whole $1.25 Prime Ribs au Jus Yorkshire Pudding 45; Extra Cut 75 Roast Young Island Goose German Apple Dressing 75 VEGETABLES Frenoh Artichokes Hot or Cold 35 New Peas 25 Haricot Panashe 20 New Wax Beans 15 Fresh Corn on Cob 25 Fresh Spinach au Naturelle 15 SALADS Head Lettuce 30 Tomato 35 Cucumber 25 Lettuce and Tomato 35 DESSERT Vanilla Parfait 25 Peach Melba 25 Chocolate Eclair 10 Nuts and Raisins 25 Tapioca Custard 10 Vanilla Sago Ice Cream 20 Parfait d'Annanas 35 Cabinet Pudding 10 Iced Canteloupe: Half 15, Whole 25 PIES Mince 10 Green Apple 10 Lemon Cream 10 Raspberry 15 Banana 10 CHEESE (Per Person) Camenbert Elite 25 Roquefort 25 Gorgonzola 25 Coffee per Pot 20 Tea per Pot 20 Demitasse 10 Combination SO Assorted Fruits 25 Cup Custard 10 apl 20 JAMES BUCHANAN & CO., by Royal Appointment Purveyors to H. M. King George the V. and the Royal Household. Distillers of the popular "Black & White" Scotch Whisky Unsurpassed in Purity, Age and Flavor AU Dealers VICTORIA COUNTRY CLUB, LTD. Annual Race Meeting At the Willows Track Sept. 14 to Oct 5,1912 6 Races Daily 6 Geo. A. Fraser, Manager Every Afternoon, 2.30 Rain or Shine R. F. Leighton, Racing Secretary THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that Twossie Robertson, of Chicago, 111., occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Conimencing at a post planted 80 chains north and 80 chains west from the south-west corner of T. L. 42601; thence north 80 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence 40 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencing, containing 480 acres, more or less. Dated July 8th, 1012. TWOSSIE ROBERTSON. Stanley Wood, Agent, aug. 10 oct. 5 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that Nellie Robertson, of Chicago, 111., occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 40 chains east and 20 cnains south from the north-east corner of Lot 49; tnence north 80 chains; thence east 80 cnains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated July 8th, 1012. NELLIE ROBERTSON, Stanley Wood, Agent, aug. 10 oct. 5 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that Lily Heisterman, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 40 chains east from the north-east corner of Lot 49; thence north 60 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 60 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 480 acres, more or less. Dated July 8th, 1912. ULY HEISTERMAN, Stanley Wood, Agent, aug. 10 oct. ; VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that Olive I. Heisterman, of Victoria, B. C., occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the south boundary of Lot 580; 80 chains west from the north-west corner of T. L. 1746; thence south 80 chains; tnence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; tnence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres. Dated July ioth, 1912. OLIVE I. HEISTERMAN, Stanley Wood, Agent aug. 10 oct. 5 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that Elize Ely, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the fol lowing described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Lot 580, being T. L. 1727; thence north 80 cnains; thence west about 60 chains to the south-east corner of Lot 56; thence south 80 chains; thence east 60 chains to point of commencement, containing 480 acres, more or less. Dated July ioth, 1912. ELIZE ELY, Stanley Wood, Agent, aug. 10 oct. ; CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing by reason of the notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 27th of December, 1907, over a parcel of land situated on Proincess Louisa Inlet, New Westminster District, formerly covered by Timber License 30564, which has lapsed, is cancelled; and that such lands will be thrown open to preemption, under the provisions of the Land Act, at midnight on Tuesday, October 15th, 1912. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, july 20 16 July, 1912. oct. 19 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of South Saanich TAKE notice that Victor Alexander George Eliot, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Stock Broker, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the foreshore at the north-west corner of Lot 9 of the Subdivision of part of Section 12, Range II West, South Saanich, thence following the shore line of Lots 8 and 9 in an easterly direction about three chains; thence north-westerly 20 chains; thence westerly 3 chains; thence south-easterly 20 chains to the point of commencement. Dated August 9, 1912. VICTOR ALEXANDER GEORGE ELIOT By his Agent, Francis Joseph O'Reilly, aug 17 oct. 12 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Frank Ingram, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Gardener, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mile west, of the south-west corner of Lot 379, Coast District, Range 2, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 27th, 1912. FRANK INGRAM, aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Lucy Gower Serjeantson, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Married Woman, intenas to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mile west of the south-west corner of Lot 379, Coast District, Range 2, thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; west 80 chains and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 27th, 1012. LUCY GOWER SERJEANTSON. aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Sooke TAKE notice that Henry Reece Ella, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Broker, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at or near the south-west corner of Section (19) nineteen, Sooke District; thence south five chains; thence east sixty chains, more or less, to the south-west corner of Section (18) eighteen: thence following high water mark in a northerly and westerly direction lighty chains, more or less, to place of comm »i cement. Dated sth Augu.^2. ^^ ^ aug. 10 oct' 5 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve, notice of which appeared in the British Columbia Gazette of the 25th February, 1909, being dated the 23rd February, 1909, relating to a parcel of land situated on the Eastern shore of Masset tnlet, Graham Island, is cancelled and that the vacant lands included therein will be throwi open to pre-emption at midnight on Friday, October 4th, 1912. R. A. RF.NWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 2m' Tuly, 1912. July 6 oct. 5 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing over Crown Lands on Lasqueti Island, formerly covered by expired Timber Licence No. 40779, by reason of the notice which appeared in the British Columbia Gazette of the 27th of December, 1907, is cancelled, and the said lands will be thrown open to pre-emption only, on Friday, November first, at 9 o'clock a.m. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B. C, 19th July, 1912. July 27 oct. 26 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing by reason of the notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 27th of December, 1907, over a parcel of land situated on Texada Island, formerly covered by Timber License 22841, which has lapsed, is cancelled; and the said lands will be thrown open to pre-emption under the provisions of the Land Act, at midnight on Tuesday, October 15th, 1912. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 16 July, 1912. July 20 oct. 19 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Cowichan TAKE notice that Washington Grimmer of Port Washington, B. C, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the south-east end of the larger of three small Islets situated in Port Washington Bay, and lying to the west of Section 23, the said small Islets containing one acre more or less. Dated August 6th, 1912. WASHINGTON GRIMMER, aug. 17 oct. 12 "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the Matter of an Application for a fresh Certificate of Title to Lot 5, Block R, Work Estate, Victoria City. NOTICE is hereby given of my intention, at the expiration of one calendar month from the first publication hereof, to issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to Thomas Whiting Pierre on the 13th day of March, 1884, and numbered 5438 A, which has been lost. Dated at Land Registry Office, Victoria, British Columbia, this 28th day of August, '9'" S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar-General of Titles, aug. 30 sept. 28 RENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Jordan River TAKE notice that Alvin W. Steinmetz, of Oakland, California, occupation Stationer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencin? at a post planted at the north-west corner of Lot 77, Renfrew District, being A. W. Steinmetz' south-west corner post, north 40 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence west 80 chains to place of commencement, and containing in all 320 acres more or less. Dated August 26, 1912. ALVIN WOOLVERTON STEINMETZ. By W. W. Steinmetz, Attorney, sept. 14 nov. 9 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing over the lands included within Special Timber Licences Nos. 39318 and 39319, situated on the North Thompson River in the Kamloops Division of Yale District, by reason of a notice published in the British Columbia Gazette on December 27th, 1907, is cancelled and that the said lands will be open for entry by pre-emption on Thursday, December 19th, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, ioth September, 1912. sept. 14 dec. 14 The Department of Marine and Fisheries invites tenders for the purchase of the following second-hand articles, which may be inspected at the Agency Wharf, Victoria, B.C. (1) The gasoline launch "Anona," 28 ft. long by 7 ft. beam, equipped with 4-cylinder "Buffalo" gasoline motor. (2) A dynamo of 58 voltage with operating steam engine. Tenders must be signed, sealed, addressed to the "Agent, Marine and Fisheries, Victoria, B.C.," and delivered no later than the morning of the first of October, 1912. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted, sept. 21 sept. 21 SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS. Coal mining rights of the Dominion, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. Applications for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal sub-divisions of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. t The lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working'of the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W..W. CORY, Depuey Minister of the Interior. N. B.—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. sept. 21 "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the matter of an application for a fresh Certificate of Title to Lot 39, of Subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, of Section 10 (Map 288), Esquimalt District, Victoria City. NOTICE is hereby given of my intention, at the expiration of one calendar month from the first publication hereof, to issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to William John Kearns on the 28th day of May 1909, and numbered 20444C, which has been lost. Dated at the Land Registry Office, Victoria, British Columbia, this 16th day of September, A.D. 1912. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar-General of Titles, sept. 21 oct. 19 "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the matter of an application for a fresh Certificate of Title to Lot 10, Block "P," Oak Harbour, Victoria District, (Map 8j8). NOTICE is hereby given of my intention, at the expiration of a one calendar a month from the first publication hereof, to issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to Simon Prins on the 24th day of March, 1910, and numbered 22812C, which has been lost. Dated at the Land Registry Office, Victoria, British Columbia, this 17th day of September, 1912. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar-General of Titles, sept. 21 oct. 19 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Metchosin TAKE notice that I, Amy Travers, of Chateauguay, Que., occupation Married Woman, intenas to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Section number one, Metchosjn District, thence along the boundary of said Section N. 73 deg. 15 in. W. (Ast.) eighteen chains and fifty links to the shore of Lagoon, thence following the shore line of the Lagoon and Parry Bay to the place of be- f[inning; containing ten (10) acres, more or ess. Dated September 16th, 1912. AMY FLORENCE TRAVERS. Charles Herbert Ellacott, Agent, sept. 21 nov. 16 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Metchosin TAKE notice that I, Amy F. Travers, of Chateauguay, Province of Quebec, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands: —Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Section number one, Metchosin District, thence S. 61 deg. E. Ast., 9 chains, thence N. 57 deg. E. Ast., 12 chains; thence N. 61 deg. W. Ast., 0 chains, to high water mark, thence following high water mark to the place of beginning, containing 11.0 acres, more or less. Dated September 16th, 1012. AMY FLORENCE TRAVERS. Charles Herbert Ellacott, Agent, sept. 21 nov. 16 "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In thc matter of an application for a fresh Certificate of Title to Section 15 North, Range 3 East, and part of Sections 16 North, Range 2 .East, District of North Saanich. NOTICE is hereby given of my intention at the expiration of one calendar month from the first publication hereof to issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to Wilson Joseph Armstrong on thc 13th day of July, 1875, and numbered 1303 A, which has been lost or destroyed. Dated at Land Registry Office, Victoria, B.C., tbis 26th day of August, 1912. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar-General of Titles, sept. 14 oct. 12 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing on vacant Crown lands in Township iA, Range 5, Coast District, by reason of a notice published in the British Columbia Gazette on November ist, 1906, and bearing date of October 31st, 1906, is cancelled. R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., 15th June, 1912. june 22 sept. 21 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of South Saanich TAKE notice that The Vancouver Island Power Co., Ltd., of Victoria, B.C., occupation Power Company, intends to apply for fiermission to lease the following described ands, being three and eight-tenths (3.8) acres, comprising three rocks, together with the bed of the sea, within a radius of three chains and fifty links (3.50CI1) of a post planted on the largest rock, which is twelve chains and twenty-seven links (12.27 ch) at a bearing of South twenty-one degrees and forty-five minutes west (S. 21 deg. 45 min. W. Ast) from the north-west corner of Section Eleven (11), Range Two (2) West, South Saanich District. The said rocks and bed of the sea being in Brentwood Bay, Saanich Inlet. THE VANCOUVER ISLAND POWER CO., LTD., Arthur 0. Noakes, Agent, aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE notice that I, James Horace Wilson Salmon, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at or near the S. E. corner Post of T. L. 396; thence south 44 chains; thence west 80 chains, more or less, to Cheewhat Lake; thence north 4* chains, more or less, along Lake Front; thence east 80 chains, more or less, to point of commencement. Dated 12th August, 1912. JAMES HORACE WILSON SALMON. Louis C. Y. Doerr, Agent, aug. 24 oct. 19 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that May Bland, of Ipswich, England, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 90 chains north of the north shore of Tatla Lake and about 90 chains west of the south-west corner of Lot 560, Coast District, Range 2, thence east 80 chains; thence south to the shore of Tatla Lake 80 chains, more or less; thence following the shore of the Lake in a south-westerly direction 80 chains, more or less; thence to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 26th, 1912. MAY BLAND, aug. 3 * sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Charlotte Ingram, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mile west of the southwest corner of Lot 379, Range 2, Coast District; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains, more or less, to shore of Tatla Lake; thence following the Lake shore in a westerly direction 80 chains, more or less; thence to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 27th, 1912. CHARLOTTE INGRAM, aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Thomas Henry Slater, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Capitalist, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one mile north of the north-west corner of Lot 327, Coast District, Range 2, thence east 80 chains; thence south 30 chains, more or less, to the shore of Tatla Lake; thence following the shore of the Lake in a south-westerly direction, and the northern boundary of Lot 327 about 90 chains more or less; thence to point of commencement, and containing 500 acres, more or less. Dated May 26th, 1912. THOMAS HENRY SLATER, aug. 3 sept. 28 *UL? CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE il hereby given that the reierve existing upon Loti 2031, 2034, 2035, 2035A, 2040 to 2046 inclusive, 20,18, 2049A, 2050, 2055, 2057, 2060 to 2063 inclusive, 2067, 2068. 2060, 2075A, 2076, 2078, 2080, 2084, 2086, and 2088, _-_'.____ T__.l.!.l ___! _..£l.i. uf • • - Cassiar District, notice of which, bearing date May 18th, 1912, was published in the British Columbia Gatette on May 23rd, 1912, is cancelled. R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., 19th June, 1912. june 22 sept. 21 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing on Crown Lands in the Peace River Land District, notice of which bearing date April 3rd, 1911, was published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 6th of April, 1911, is cancelled in so far as the samr relates to Townships 111, 113 and 115, Peace River Land District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B. C, 22nd July, 1912. july 27 oct. 26 WATER NOTICE For a Licence to Take and Use Water NOTICE is hereby given that Esther Theresa Campbell of Prospect Lake, Lake District will apply for a licence to take and use 1/10 cub. ft. per seoond of water out of Prospect Lake, Windmill Pump, and will be used for domestic and irrigation purposes on the land described as Subdivision of West Fractional Portion of Section 89, Lake District. This notice was posted on the ground on the 15th day of August, 1912. The application will be filed in the office of the Water Recorder at Victoria. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. ESTHER THERESA CAMPBELL, Applicant, aug. 24 sept. 21 VICTORIA LAND DIST ..CT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that I, J. Simon Mettler, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Broker, intends to apply for permission to purcnase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on south end of a small Island in mouth of "Long Bay," Okishollo Channel; thence meandering said Island to commencement, containing about 25 acres. Dated June 23, 1012. SIMON METTLER. Morton S. Jones, Agent. July 20 sept. 21 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II , TAKE notice that John M. Slater, of Hamilton, Ont., occupation Accountant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at s post planted at the south-west corner ol Lot 379i Coast District, Range II, thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thenct north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains ane containing 640 acres more or less. Dated May 27th, 1912. JOHN M. SLATER, aug. 3 sept. i. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Michael Coppinger, Victoria, B. C, occupation Cricket Profe sional, intends to apply for permission purchase the following described lands:—Con mencing at a post planted on the shore < Tatla Lake, about one mile east of tt north-east corner of Lot 327, Coast Dii trict, Range 2; thence south 80 chains; thenc west 80 chains; thence north to the shot of Tatla Lake; thence following the shot of the Lake to point of commencement an containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 27th, 1912. MICHAEL COPPINGER. aug. 3 sept. 2l VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Lilian Coppinger, 0 Victoria, B. C, occupation Married Woman intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencinj at a post planted one mile west of the soutl west corner of Lot 379, Coast District, Rangi 2, thence west 80 chains, more or less, t< shore of Tatla Lake; thence following shon of lake in a north-easterly direction 80 chains more or less; thence south to point of com mencement and containing 400 acres, more oi less. Dated May 27th, 1912. LILLIAN COPPINGER. aug. 3 sept. 2! VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Violet Warr, of Victoria B.C., occupation Spinster, intends to apply foi permission to purchase the following describei lands:—Commencing at a post planted abou 20 chains north and 20 chains west of thi north-west corner of Lot 381, Coast District Range 2, thence south 40 chains; thence wes 80 cnains; thence north 40 chains; thence eas 80 chains and containing 320 acres, more 01 less. Dated May 25th, 1912. VIOLET WARR. aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Rang? II TAKE notice that Reginald D. Serjeantson, of Kidderminster, England, occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted 180 chains west and 20 chains north of the north-west corner of Lot 381, Coast District, Range 2; thence south 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 80 chains and containing 320 acres, more or less. Dated May 25th. 1912. REGINALD D. SERJEANTSON. aug. 3 sept. 28 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Amy. E. Serjeantson, of Kidderminster, England, occupation Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a poat planted about 160 chains east am 20 chains south of the south-east corner of Lot 382, Coast District, Range 2, thence south 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 80 chains and containing 320 acres, more or less. Dated May 25th, 1912. AMY. E. SERJEANTSON. aug. 3 lept. 28 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing, by reason of the notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 27th December, 1907, over a parcel of land situated on Stuart Island, Range One, Coast District, formerly covered by Timber Licence No. 17652, is cancelled .-""d that such lands will be open to entry by pre-emption under the Provisions of the Land Act, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon on Friday, November 29th, 1912. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands, Department of Lands, Victoria, B. C, August 27th, 1912. aug. 31 nov. 30 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that I, Morton S. Jonei, of Wyatt Bay, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 20 chains south-westerly from Moh Creek, Bute Inlet, thence west 10 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains or to shore; thence meandering shore to commencement, containing about 160 acres. Dated June 13, 1912. MORTON S. JONES. July 20 sept. 2t THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 FULLBROOK-SAYERS STATIONERY COMPANY Successors to Standard Stationery Company Saturday Night Sale—15c Novels reduced to 5c—See our windows 1220 GOVERNMENT STREET Phone 276 VICTORIA, B. C. he Doukhobour Commission Jjie following account of Mr. Com- [lioner Blakemore's visit to Brills taken from The Nelson Daily js of September 6th:— I'he Doukhobour enquiry commis- ler with his secretary and photo- Tjher and others who accompanied • yesterday on a visit to the Douk- I;ur settlements bn the banks of I'olumbia and Kootenay rivers be- |h Kinnaird and Brilliant spent a pf unique and varied interest, rossing the Columbia river from laird on the cable ferry installed (He society, they came to what l<_n the early days of the mining l'_pment of this locality called Irloo, then a local Centre for gold lg and timber operations near by. P with the.original log buildings Ie old town as a basis, though Igreatly improved and beautified, looiety established the headquar- Jbf their business administration, liffice, stores, etc A well ap- led eight-room hospital is also Ifained here, with dispensary and jjquired equipment, but owing to Ifeneral good health that prevails le community it is seldom occu- The visitors were impressed their first view of the settlement lighout their trip with the neat- land beauty of the buildings about If whicii are gardens of flowers, jthe general aspect of perfect lliness both indoors and out. they saw the large Russian Is in which large batches of bread Raked, each loaf about 14 inches iaineter and of a quality that Id make the reputation of any K who would supply such bread lie people of Nelson. The party ._ through the stock of the local and were told that the practice le community was for every mem- Ito come and ask for such goods Ie desired, which were given out 111 who asked, without restriction, |out money and without price. Given Luncheon I'hen lunch was served to the |ors, comprising many choice products, including watermelons ■vn on the spot. Outside the |ors saw other notable examples lie skill of the people as producers line vegetables. They were then taken by Mr. Sher- In and driven in rigs drawn by lis which any admirer of fine les would feel gratified to own, lugh what seemed innumerable Is of growing orchards, the extent |state of advancement and perfect of cultivation of which seemed J/elous in view of the short time (•hich it had been brought about, It is only just over four years ago lthe first detachment of Doukho- |s came to British Columbia and In the clearing of this land, which 1 then in a state of nature and Ily covered with heavy forests. |c well-equipped sawmills were in which the timber cut off the Jhad been converted into material lhe numerous houses with which lommunity is now accommodated. |e numbers of valuable horses seen, whose fine condition was nented upon by all, and they were Imed that in all the time the comity had been there they had only lone horse, owing to the careful Ition they received. An extensive Ition system is being installed Ise in dry seasons, fed by two re- firs, one of which has a capacity tie million gallons, fed from the lenay river by means of a pump Ito be the largest in British Col- la, the capacity being 1,500 gal- Jper minute. The society is also llling an electric plant to operate lmmps, and an elevator and grist mill which they propose to build to manufacture flour and meal from grain which they will ship in from the prairies; also to supply power for sawmills and other uses. At Meeting House After some hours spent in driving through and viewing the orchards which in length cover many miles along the banks of both rivers, the party arrived at the meeting house of the community, where representatives of the different Doukhobour settlements throughout the locality were assembled to a number which can have been little short of 1,000 people, men, women and children. The men and boys were ranged on one side, aud the women and girls on the other side in front of the building, leaving a passage between to the steps of the large porch. In the centre of this passage, as also in the centre of the auditorium inside, was placed a table, covered with a linen cloth, on which were placed bread, water, salt and a pitcher holding flowers. Certain of the older men then stepped forward to receive and welcome the commissioner and they explained through George Veregin who acted as spokesman, that this table was always thus placed in their community gatherings, and that th*e bread and water had in their religion a sacramental significance, and in this case were also intended to stand as a token of the friendliness with which they received this visit, which they believed would produce good results and lead to better knowledge of one another. Speech of Welcome "This speech of welcome being interpreted by John Sherbinin, the commissioner replied expressing his appreciation of their friendly reception. He said it was the purpose of his visit to promote friendly and sympathetic relations and a better mutual understanding and appreciation of each other, between the Doukhobour people and the other inhabitants of this province. Child's Objection "After this the children dispersed, having first been gathered by themselves in a group and photographed. To a lover of children the healthy and well-cared for appearance of the children, as well as their numbers, was a charming sight, and not the least notable feature of the day's* events was the singing by the children of some of their national hymns, in which the clear childish voice of one of the boys who acted as leader was conspicuous. As they were about to leave, one little boy named John Mas- laff, asked permission to say a few words for himself and his fellow scholars. He stated that they had been attending the public school during the two months it had been in session there, but they did not wish to go to school again because the teacher who had taught them, although she had been very kind to them and they loved her, belonged to the people who had put their friends in prison. The commissioner then spoke to the men and women regarding the views of English-speaking people as to the necessity and benefits of public schools, the desire of the government and all those concerned to meet in every way possible the wishes of the community, of which evidence had been given by the permission granted to teach Russian for a part of each day. Object to Military Preparations "The spokesman of the community replied that as in Russia their objections to war and militarism had caused difficulties between them and the government, so in Canada they believed they saw reason to fear the same thing. The governments of all civilized countries were engaged in making huge preparations for war, and the British government they saw was taking a leading part in the same struggle. The first and chief purpose of the Doukhobour society was to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ as they understood them, therefore they wished to have nothing to do with anything which seemed to them to have any connection with military preparations. The commissioner explained that there was no such connection between the registration laws of British Columbia and the military system of Great Britain or Canada, also that the purpose of Great Britain's military equipment and preparation was not to make war but to maintain peace, and that it was admitted by all who understood the times, that under present conditions in the world this state of preparedness was essential to the maintenance of the nation's peace. Objections to School " Several Doukhobour speakers urged further that the reasons which led to their decision to discontinue sending their children to school were, that education was likely to make the children discontented with the life of cultivation of the soil followed by their parents and make them wish to get their living in easier ways, and would tend to separate the children from their parents and from the customs and beliefs of the society. Laws Not Required "These were the reasons which caused the community to feel that their conscience would not permit them to comply with these laws. One of the women told the commissioner that among them crime was unknown and whereas among educated people poverty existed no Doukhobour ever suffered for want of food and clothing, so they thought that while the laws spoken of were needed for other people, they did not think they were required among the Doukhobours. The commissioner pointed out that in no country in the world was there the same amount of religious freedom and the same toleration of other people's religious views, as in the various countries of the British Empire, and that there was not the slightest desire on the part of the government to interfere with the religious observances and conscientious views of the Doukhobour community. The only desire was to see them line up with other inhabitants of the country in obeying the laws which were made for the good of all, and which might at any moment become as essential to the protection of the Doukhobous (Continued on Page 10) The Courtenay Ladies' Courtenay, Vancouver Island Terms Begins MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 33RD Full Curriculum and Games Principals: Mrs. Hardy and Mias Olenny (from Cheltenham Ladies' College, England) Blue Printing Maps Draughting Surveyors' Instruments and Drawing Office Supplies Electric Blue Print & Map Company 214 Central Bldg., View Street Phone 1534 Victoria, B. C. 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You buy mostly from what you see, and for the rest of it you take somebody's word. Judge for yourself the things you can see. "Fashion Craft" labelled in a garment is complete security for you in the things you can't see. F. A, 60WEN, Managing Director 1114 Government Street "For Tea You Can't Beat Upton's" Acknowledged standard for Tea throughout the Empire LIPTON'S TEA Goes farthest for the money 10 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 Mr. Burchell of Thetis Island was in town for a short holiday this week. * * * Mr. and Mrs. G. H . Hosmer of Honolulu, are in town on a visit. *6 * * Captain A. E. Harris and Miss Harris and son have left for England. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Forbes Sutherland, of Montreal, arrived at the Empress last Tuesday on a visit to this city. * * * Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Bertrand of Saskatoon are among the guests at She Empress Hotel. * * * Mrs. Hogan of Duncan, while visiting in Victoria is a guest at the Empress Hotel. * * * Mrs. Bebbeck Capilano, North Vancouver, has been visiting in Victoria this week. * * * Mrs. Will Spencer, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Miss Spencer, have left on a trip to Albany, Oregon. * * * Captain Cecil E. Banbury and Mrs. Banbury left last Saturday for the Old Country. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bevan of this city have left for Vancouver, where they will live in the future. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown have returned from a very pleasant outing to Cowichan River. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Crompton (nee Pansy Robson) have returned from their honeymoon, which was spent in the Sound cities. * * # Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton-Hollings- worth, after a very pleasant holiday spent at the Oak Bay Hotel, left early in the week for their home in Phila- delphai. * * * Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Brown and Miss Edith Brown, Craigflower Road, who have been travelling and visiting friends in England, Scotland and France, have returned to Viotoria. * * * Miss Hazel Petherick was hostess at a delightful tea last Saturday afternoon at the Empress in honour of Mrs. Wesley Moore (nee Gypsy Switzer), a recent bride. Those present were: Miss Lorene O'Kelly, Mrs. M. C. Sands, Mrs. F. B. Rendell, Miss Emma Price, Miss Verna Humber, Miss Olivette Petherick, Miss Louise Whiteley and Miss Alice Robelee. *-■» * The Rev. J. R. Robertson last Monday at Nanaimo united in marriage Mr. Harry C. Mainwaring, eldest-son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mainwaring and Belle Michie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michie, of Extension. The ceremony was performed in the home of the bride's parents. Miss Shaw of Gabriola Island, acted as bridesmaid while Mr. William Mainwaring supported his brother, the bridegroom. An elaborate wedding breakfast was served after which Mr. and Mrs. Mainwaring left for the Sound where the honeymoon will be spent. * * * A very pleasant birthday party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James, 1118 Johnson Street, on Monday night in honour of their eldest daughter, Kathleen's, 2ist birthday. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curtis, Miss Lilian Curtis, Miss A. James, Miss M. Renfrew, Miss M. Bell, Miss E. James, Miss M. Emer- •=on, Miss Tugwell, Miss V. James, Miss M. Davis, Miss B. James, Messrs. Jack Curtis, Wm. Stone, Harry Curtis, Wm. Payne, M. Beek, Wm. Lang, G. Brown, M. Lewis, Horace Curtis and Master R. Renfrew; * * * A very charming wedding was solemnized at St. Luke's church, Mount Tolmie, when the Rev. H. A. Collison united in marriage Mr. Leonard Claude Lytton, late of Enfield, i.ngland, and Ethel May Bradshaw, eldest daughter of Mrs. S. J. Bradshaw, Mount Tolmie. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. Albert Bradshaw, and wore a very pretty white dress heavily embroidered and trimmed with silk lace and wore a lovely embroidered veil and orange blossoms. Her bouquet was composed of white roses, white sweet peas and white heather. Her only oma- niViit was a beautiful diamond sunburst, the gift of the groom. Miss Nance Bradshawe, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and wore a very smart dress of shell pink satin with silk fringe and a large pink picture hat. _ Little Miss Doris Newcombe, cousin of the bride, made a very charming little flower girl. The groom was supported by Mr. Albert Skilton. The happy couple left by the Umatilla for Southern California, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride travelled in a smart grey suit with white hat. * * * An exceedingly pretty and picturesque wedding was solemnized on Wednesday afternoon at Christ Church Cathedral when his lordship the Bishop of Columbia, assisted by the Rev. C. Ensor Sharp, of St. Thomas' Church, Toronto (brother-in- law of the bride), united in marriage Mr. Robert Percy Wilmot, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ashley Wil- not, of Vancouver, and manager of the B. C. Investments, Ltd., and Miss Winnifred, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mainwaring-Johnson, 1216 Fort Street. The church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by.the many friends of the bride with choice pink and white flowers, the ceremony being performed under a beautiful floral bell suspended over the chancel steps. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an exquisite robe of White satin over a dress of silver tissue, both the bodice and skirt being draped with fine Brussels lace. Her full court train of silver brocade was caught up on the shoulder with a cluster of silver roses. She wore a dainty cap of Brussels lace and orange blossoms and the conventional tulle veil, and carried a superb bouquet of White roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Davida Raymur made a very pretty maid of honour and wore a dainty dress of pink charmeuse with panniers of silver embroidered net finished with small bunches of satin roses. Her hat was of pink panne velvet with ostrich plumes. The two bridesmaids, Miss Dorothy Robertson and Miss Gipsy Ward, and the little flower girl, Miss Frances Mainwaring- Johnson (Nelson), a niece of the bride, were attired in pale pink empire frocks with white fichus finished off in front with a small cluster of silver and pink satin rosebuds. They wore caps of silver net and small rosebuds. They all carried silver baskets of pale pink roses and fern. The groom was supported by Mr. Bruce Irving and the ushers were Messrs. Barnes Cartwright, Leslie Julier and W. Newcombe. Mrs. Mainwaring- Johnson wore an extremely handsome dress of grey charmeuse with an overdress of figured grey ninon and a fichu of cream Duchess lace. Her hat was of grey velvet with ostrich plumes to tone. A reception was held later at the Alexandra Club which had been tastefully decorated by Mrs. Tilton and Mrs. Claytor Payne, Mrs. Pike (England), a sister of the bride, who assisted in receiving the many guests, wore a very smart and becoming dress of violet satin. Some of those present were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mainwaring-Johnston (Vancouver), in a very pretty shell pink gown; Mrs. A. Mainwaring-Johnson (Nelson), Mrs. Beauchamp Tye, pale blue gown with very smart hat of blue felt; Mrs. Arthur Coles in pink dress with over-dress of black ninon and large black picture hat; Mrs. Arthur Harvey, in old rose; Mrs. C. V. Spratt, in an emerald green costume; Mrs. Claytor Payne, in dainty figured ninon dress of shell pink; Mrs. Spaulding, in pretty dress of blue crepe de chine and large hat of black panne; Mrs. A. S. Gore, old rose velvet; Mrs. Cecil Roberts, in pale green satin; Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Raymur, Mrs. Garnet Hughes, Mrs. Newling,-Miss Hickey, Miss Vera Mason, Miss Bowron, Miss O'Reilly, Miss Frances Drake, Miss Newcombe, Miss Page, Miss Dolly Page, Miss Hilda Page, Miss Phyllis Eberts, Mrs. George Phillips, Mrs. George Matthews, Miss Monteith, Mrs. R. G. Monteith, Mrs. Stevenson, Miss Fell, Mr*s. Rome, Miss Rome, Miss Troup, Mr. Ray Rome, Mr. Spaulding, Mr. C. M. Roberts, Mr. Jack Cambie, Mr. J'llier, Mr. Claytor Payne, and a great many others. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot left by the afternoon boat for the Sound cities, the bride travelling in a smart grey striped velveteen coat and skirit with hat to match. Upon their return they will take up their residence at the Mount Edward Mansions, Vancouver Street. Vicar—Begin at the bottom and work up, Patrick—that is the only way. Parishioner—It can't be done in my business —I'm a well-digger. THE DOUKHOBOUR SION COMMIS- Teacher—The Thames flows into the sea. That is its mouth. Now, where is its source? Pupil—At the other end. (Continued from Page 9) as any other class of the people. He added that while it was his duty to reconcile as far as possible any differences which had arisen between the government and the Doukhobours, at the same time his last word to them was that some way must be found by which they could be induced to recognize their responsibilities to obey the laws of the province. He pointed out that the people di British Columbia and the Doukhobours believed in the same Jesus Christ and that none of the laws of this province were contrary to His teachings. Sherbinin Interprets "The proceedings which were most harmonious throughout terminated with a further interchange of courte- esies, and the commissioner and the members of the community parted on the most friendly terms. The commissioner's address was interpreted throughout by John Sherbinin, and several men and women asked questions and subsequently addressed the gathering. Many of these had suffered banishment in Siberia for refusal to comply with the registration laws of Russia on conscientious grounds, but none had committed political offences or been involved in any of the anarchistic movements in that country. Among the most notable was John Konken, and Timothy Samaroden. "Every one of those who enjoyed this opportunity tp see at close range the domestifc life and manners of this society were deeply impressed with the high degree of cleanliness and the simplicity of their dwellings and surroundings, and with the courteous and cordial manner in which they treated their visitors, Pure Food— not Poor Food! is the motto of our store. If you are wholly, completely, satisfied with the service you are getting now, we cannot help you. But if you are one of the hundreds who are not satisfied, the happy solution of your pure food problem is'here. A Trial Order Today Would Prove It H. 0. Kirkham & Co., Lta\ 741, 743, 745 Fort Street Grocery Stort Teh. 178, 179 Butcher Shop TeL 2678 Liquor Store Tel. 9677 The Union Steamship Company, Ltd. of B. < S. S. CAMOSUN for Prince Rupert and Granby Bay every Tuesday. S.S. CHELOHSIN {or Skeena River, Prince Rupert, Naaa, Port Simpson, Stewart, every Saturday. THE BOSCOWITZ STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. S. S. VENTURE for Campbell River, Hardy Bay, Rivers Inlet, Namu, Ocean Fal Bella Coola, Bella Bella, every Wednesday. S. S. VADSO for Skeena River, Prince Rupert, Naas, every two weeks. JOHN BARNSLEY, Agent, Phone 1923 1003 Government Strl may 8 (S) oct| Safeguard your gown! by insisting that your dressl maker ute Kleinert'i Dretl Shields, which guarantee perfec protection against the ruinoul effects of perspiration. Look fol the name "Kleinert" on ever! shield gott buy. None tfenuin] without it. Kleinert's Dress Shields can bI washed inhot water (necessan to remove germs and odor) and restored to perfect freshnesl by ironing. Made in a widq variety of shapes and sizes. Write ior our Dren Shield Book ' C " B. KLEINERT RUBBER COMPANY 84-86 West Wellington St., Toronto the name "Kleinert'' is not on the shieldM Isn't a Kleinert—Tht l:uaraMeed Shield Provincial Exhibits Victoria Fair & Horse Shorn September 24,25, 26, 27, and 28, 1911 Agricultural, Horticultural, Industrial ane Mining Exhibits Five Days Harness and Running Races Acrobatic Performances Live Stock Parade Daily Dog and Cat Show Admission 50 Cents Children 25 Cents GEORGE SANGSTER, Secretar Law Chambers, Victoria, B. C. mm*wm P. O. Box 70 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 II correspondence The Week accepts no responsibility for ! the views expressed by its correspondents. ) Communications will be inserted whether I! signed by the real name of the writer 1'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 I case will it be divulged without consent. HE LATE COL. SAUNDERSON Victoria, tp the Editor o ['Dear Sir,—Sor le pleasure of l.ished "Home w 1912. Sept. 19, Week: years since I had hearing the distin- Rule scourge," the e Colonel Saunderson, speaking in p British House of Commons. He was a general favourite but a finding terror to over-aggressive pmc Rulers. Dh that occasion when it was pwh that "Saunderson was up," the j'mse rapidly filled. He stood, as ial, calm, self-possessed and watch- apparently oblivious to sneers and rruptions frequently coming from seats below the gangway, where old-time enemies were assembled, attitude never varied, straight as ■art, stamped with that indescrib- combimation of the whilom Eng- graduate and gentleman. An lil soldier from crown to toe. ie noisiest of those below the •jway were two men named "Jim- I'GUhooley and Tim Healy," who iys brought an additional twinkle f-Jre Colonel's eye, as they were the pt recent arrivals from jail, where ,y 'had been "doing time" for con- ■ng at, and instigating murder. :y are now faiithful (?) supporters the Liberal Government, waiting Irish, parliamentary loaves and es. fhe Colonel calmly waited for his lortunity, and finding Tim and Jim le becoming, under excitement, re and more grotesque, and out of |:e in such an assembly of gentle- he stopped abruptly, when the I of the proverbial pin was dis- Itly heard. Turning slightly and Itting with both hands, (palms up- |'ds) towards his excitable foes, he with slow and measured utterly, "Gentlemen—I only ask you— look at—those men." He then sat Irn. The House was instantly con- sed with shouts of laughter, and |iers. The speaker sat back and The [Finishing Touches [Are applied to "The House of iHobberlin" garments with the [same scrupulous attention to Idetail that mark the cutting /"holly apart from the inter- lests of the customer, we take la professional pride in our Iwork which would not permit |us to skimp a thing. Others, not we, have called us 'Canada's Greatest Tailors." m The lommonwealth Exclusive Agents 606 & 608 Yates Street Next Imperial Bank tried to loog dignified behind his pocket handkerchief, with but poor success; which only increased the demoralization of the August assembly. A friend of mine long ago sketched this concluding scene with wonderful exactitude, from my description. And now, sir, it is up to you or some of your staff to do likewise and have it produced in The Week. If you think well of doing so, count me in for twenty copies, as I would like to send them "home" to "ULSTER." STREET NAMES Victoria, B.C., Sept. 19, 1912. To the Editor of The Week: Sir,—I am sorry there should be such a lack of sentiment irt our city, that even the suggestion of a change of name for Pandora avenue should be made. The street was named after H, M. surveying vessel "Pandora," Lieutenant-Commander James Wood, which was on this coast from 1845 to 1848. For the sake of the pioneers who are still living in the city, discard the idea of calling it Broadway, which is strictly American. Some time ago we took upon ourselves to disturb our pioneer dead, and left them with their toombstones molested to the chagrin of visitors from the old land, where such acts of vandalism are unknown. The destruction of the residence of Sir James Douglas, our colonial governor, and its valuable contents, was a decided loss to Victoria, representing as it did a feature of the early life of B. C, whicfh, if preserved, could have given enjoyment to visitors, and others, who are not merely living for the present. I have the honour of belonging to a chapter of the "Daughters of the Empire," whieh has for its motto: "Keep one hand on the traditions of the past," which we hope to do. MARGARET LEIGHTON McMICKING. SOUNDS BETTER The feeling of many men with regard to public office is much the same as that which a certain distinguished Frenchman had toward the Academy—that group of forty who are called "the Immortals." He was asked one day why he did not propose his candidacy for the Academy. "Ah," said he, "If I applied and were admitted, Some one might ask, 'Why is he in it?' and I should much rather hear it asked, 'Why isn't he in it1?" Fifth Regiment, C.G.A. The gallant Fifth will have an unique opportunity to distinguish themselves during the visit of the Duke of Connaught. They will furnish a Guard of Honour on his arrival, and probably will also mount permanent guard during the stay of His Royal Highness at Government House. It is not often that the Regiment has the good fortune to furnish a Guard of Honour to so distinguished a member of the Royal Family. We look with every confidence to our local men to equip themselves in a manner worthy of their reputation on this occasion. Get it at Bowes' and Be Safe Perfection in Razor Edges is something not often found by the average shaver. He has neither the time nor the inclination to acquire the skill necessary to use an ordinary hone. Anyone can use the PERFORATED HONE and get perfect results at once! Get our little booklet, "The Secret of Easy Shaving," and learn just why this new hone, in the hands of a novice, can solve the whole problem, and do it easily. Cyrus H. Bowes Chemist 1228 Government Street Teli. 425 and 450 SPENCE, DOHERTY & CO. HATTERS AND FURNISHERS "To Men Who Care" It's time now to turn to the Royal Tailoring System.—Why ? BECAUSE you have found the "aristocratic" custom tailor almost as luxurious as the "upkeep" of an imported automobile and you have found that ready-made clothes do not give you the fit and individuality you require. It is easy to order Royal Made-to- Measure Clothes. For $25 up we can give you your selection from half a thousand of the latest and richest Fall Woolen exclusives, backed by all the Royal features of guarantee. Have us take your measurements today for a Royal Tailored Suit. We are the exclusive agents in Victoria. SPENCE, DOHERTY & CO. 1216 DOUGLAS ST. VICTORIA, B. C. What you want, the way you want it Afternoon Tea, Dainty Luncheons, Special Teas for parties by arrangement. Do not forget—-We always keep on hand guaranteed New Laid Eggs. The TEA KETTLE u» douglas st. MISS M. WOOLDRIDGE, Proprietress Opposite the Victoria Theatre The Chain of New Pleasures BEST SCIENCE, BEST TASTE AND BEST RESOURCES PRODUCE FINEST SOAPS, PERFUMES AND TOILET LUXURIES IN THE WORLD Will you accept our offer ? Will you do it to-day ? We ask the privilege of putting any of the exquisite new Royal Vinolia luxuries on your toilet table at our expense. We don't even ask you to send us stamps for postage. We only ask that, in fairness to us, you will make a complete trial of any one of the Royal Vinolia Toilet Luxuries,which you may choose—use it—and compare it with the best olher toilet articles you have ever used in your life. It cannot fail to give complete satisfaction and comfort, and prove an added daily luxury for all the days to come. Will you miss this ? Will you let yourself forget it ? Get the specia. postcard referred to below from vour druggist. Send it to-day. THIS is a special sign * granted only to the druggist who always has the full range of Royal Vinolia Toilet Luxuries. Ask your own druggist first. If he has not the Royal Vinolia article you want, go to one who shows this sign on his window. If you have any difficulty in finding a Royal Vinolia Depot, inform us, mentioning your druggist's name and address. We will send you addresses of depots Within easy reach. TOHaMAJUrVTHtKlW Swyu_%e/»e_t%_wU_. tnt_li.i/tmu. Tear this slip out, save it as Reminder:—Ask y°ur druSg'st to-day. With your purchase of any -ROYAL VINOLIA article and nearly all Vinolia articles over 20c, you now receive a apeclal postcard which entitles you to a complete and free trial of any one ROYAL VINOLIA Toilet Luxury that you choose. LIST OF ROYAL VINOLIA LUXURIES WITH PRICES: Royal Vinolia Soap box of 3 35c. Royal Vinolia Shaving Stick 25c. Royal Vinolia Talcum Powder 25c. Royal Vinolia Vegetable Hair Wash 35c. Royal Vinolia Tooth Paste 25c. Royal Vinolia Fluid Dentifrice — 25c. Royal Vinolia Vanishing Cream 15c. 4 25c. Royal Vinolia Cream 35c. and 50c. Royal Vinolia Shaving Powder 25c. Royal Vinolia Complexion Powder.. 50c. Royal Vinolia Solidified Brilliantine 35c. Royal Vinolia Tooth Powder 25c. Royal Vinolia Sachet 35c. Royal Vinolia Perfume.. .11.00 and $1.50 Royal Vinolia, Lever Bros. Limited, Toronto VINOLIA COMPANY LIMITED London, Paris, Toronto Bjr appointment Soapmakari to H.M. THE KING 129 12 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912 TAX SALES SALE OF LANDS FOR DELINQUENT TAXES IN THE VICTORIA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that, on Saturday, the 12th day of October, 1912, at the hour of io o'clock a.m., in the Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C., I shall sell at public auction the lands in the list hereinafter set out, of the persons in said list hereinafter set out, for delinquent taxes unpaid by said persons on the 31st day of December, 191.1, and for interest, costs, and expenses, including the cost of advertising said sale, if the total amount is not sooner paid. Name of Person Assessed Short Description of Property Mitchell Innes, R. G. !,.'. Trutch, John, Estate Bishop, Geo Ryan, T. J Taylor, J. H. Powers, Mrs. I,izzie McCurdy, H. B Hamilton, R. J Barrington, M. J. L. and G.. Dundas, F. A. .* Taylor, J. H McDonald, Jas ■Berkeley, C. E-, Estate Berkeley, C. E-, Estate 'Haynes, Gertrude Beale, A. W B. C. Junk & Hardware Co. Stirton, Geo. S ;Dibb, Thos. Alex Stewart, Alex Booth, W. H Dobson, A. H Coleman, Mr Crocker, Florence Agnes ... Flanigan, J. W. ............ Walton, G. M Gerard, Lamerta Walton, G. M Child, E. Constance Green, Mrs. Dora Forbes, Fredk. H. Brooks, Mrs. Mary Gosse, Capt. J. T Cousins, W. Allen, Edward , Holt, Thomas G Grant, Alexander F Weiler, Geo Sims, J. R *..' ESQUIMAU DISTRICT Lots 5 to 25, 29 to 34, of Suburbai Lot 24, and that part of Suburban Lot 24, known as Lot 46, Reg. Map 316A Part Suburban Lot 40, that portion south of Albert Ave., as per Reg. Map 1056 Lot 5, Suburban Lot 43, Reg. Map 446 •••*•• Lot 13 and W. 'A Lot 14,, Subdiv. of Suburban Lots 37 and 45, as per Deed Plan 54.*. Lot 11, Reg. Map 822 of Suburban Lot 48... Lot 9, Reg. Map 822, of Suburban Lot 48.... Lot 13, Reg. Map 822 of Suburban Lot 48.... Lot, Bk. B, Reg. Map 772 Lot 6, Bk. B, Reg. Map 772 Lots 23, 24, Bk. C, Reg. Map 772 Lot 10, Bk. D, Reg. Map 772 Lots 12, 13, Bk. D, Reg. Map 772 Lots 1, 2, of Lot 5, Reg. Map 61 Lots 3 and 4 of Lot 6, and Lot ,-. Reg. Map 61 W. l/i of Lot 6, Reg. Map 1050, 2.5 ac Lots 13 and 14, Reg. Map 1050, 10.49 ac.... Lot 24, Reg. Map 326 Lots 7 and 8, Reg. Map 276 East 55 ft. of Lot 19, Bk. E, Reg. Map :;_.. Lot 11, Reg. Map 946 Lot 18, Reg. Map 946 Lots 16 and 17, Bk.fi, Reg. Map 292 Lots 22 and 23, Bk. C, Reg. Map 292 Lot 24, Reg. Map 265 Lot 5, Bk. A, Reg. Map 1071 > Lot 6, Bk. A, Reg. Map 1071 Lot is, Bk. A, Reg. Map 1071 Lots 4 and 5, Bk. B, Reg. Map 1071 Lots 1 to 4, Reg. Map 424 Lots 39, 40, 43, Reg. Map 424 Lot .44, Reg..Map. 424 .. Lot 49, Reg. Map 424 Part Sec. 35, as described in Indenture No. 11911 at L. R. 0., 14.9 ac Part Sec. 69, as per Deed No. 14591 at L. R. O., M ac Part Sec. 69, as per Deed No. 15298 at L. R. 0., 10.81 ac , Section 75, 100 ac Part Section 117, Esquftnalt, and part Sections. 1 and 2, R. 0. W,, Highland, as per Deed No. 1750, L. R. 0., 35 ac Lot 23 of Suburban Lots 19 and 20 Lots 19, 22, arid 23, Reg. Map 446 $ 15 00 6 00 2 50 2 00 2 00 1 50 1 50 2 25 8 50 1 75 3 50 5 50 8 75 2 50 5 25 7 00 14 00 6 25 6 50 r 3 25 6 35 '4 75 7 50 2 75 •2 7S 1 75 3 75 . 00 3 So 4 00 2 00 20 00 3 50 22 50 17 50 17 50 I 95 80 50 50 7J 2 80 4 (*5 4 60 2 Ol 2 15 1 05 2 05 1 60 2 45 2 15 60 1 95 1 15 1 30 65 1 20 2.5 1'35 '■J5 2 60 Wt/J V 0 $ 95 35 15 15 10 1 00 15 1 10 80 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 I 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 oo" 1 00 I 00 1 00 I 00 I 00 1 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 1 00 2 00 1 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 I 00 $21 85 9 30 4 45 4 15 3 10 3 IO 3 10 3 10 4 15 12 80 285 4 <>5 6 75 15 00 3 60 6 80 8 30 20 45 9 70 10 0 = 5 50 9 80 7 65 11 40 385 6 15 3 45 4 90 9 30 5 85 6 55 3 75 24 20 4 90 26 95 20 30 20 30 2 20 3 70 Name of Person Assessed Wilson, D. Keith ... Burrowes, G. J Ferguson, R. N Knappett, A. and H. Scott, W. M Appleby, Wm Mann, Mrs. Isabella Richmond, Win Burrowes, Mrs. M. A Davis, T. W. Ashton, Mr * Mclntyre, D. N Bryden, Thos. L. Williams, j. Edw. Taylor, W. A Oldham, Philip Thomas, Ben Davies, Tom C Young, J. J., & Cooper, F. H.. Glading, C. J 8uiney, Wm ameron, Alex., Estate Braine, Frank Gerard, W. Burdette Cook, Mrs. Sophia .. Wilkinson, John S Malahat Sand & Gravel Co. Henshell, Anna L. .'.'.. Butler, Tohn Christiansen, Walter T. Tite, Tulia Galbraith, Mrs. M. M. . Roberts, Mrs. Clara Witty,, Wm Witty, Robert Witty, Robert Witty,' Robert Witty, Wm. . Carter, Arthur Holford. Geo. . Witty, Wm. ... Green, Frank .. Gastley, Harry W Gallagher, S. F„ & Ellis, L. H.. Wilson, A. E Read, Amelia Dale, Bonnycastle White, A. D Butler, Audrey Williams, Mrs. E. C. Williams, J. W. Sargent, Stewart, G. and J. Short Description of Property x tt Lot 4, Bk. B, Reg. Map 772 Lot 3, Bk. C, Reg. Map 772 Lots 7 and 8, 10 to 12, 14 and 16, Bk. C, Reg. Map 772 Lots 1, 2, and 3, Bk. 3, Reg. Map 862 Lots 9, 10, 1*7, and 18, Reg. Map 326 Lot 5, Reg. Map 267 Lot 23, Bit. E, Reg. Map 195 Part Lots 4 and 5, Bk. H, Reg. Map 195, as per Indenture No. 11414, L. R. 0 Lot C, Reg. Map 1017 Lot 24, Bk. F, Reg. Map 292 Lot 74, Reg. Map 265 Lot 85, Reg. Map 265 Lot 14, Bk. 15, Reg. Map 195 Lot 27, Reg. * Map 424. Lot 8, Reg. Map 1071. Section 63, 100 ac Lots 9 and 10, Reg. Map 885. Lots 7 and 8, Reg. Map 1050. Lot 15, Reg. Map 1050 Lot H, pt. Sec. 70, Reg. Map 1118, 3 ac Lot F, pt. Sec. 70, Reg. Map 1118, 5 ac. Lots 6 and 35, pt. Section 98 Section 107, 106 ac GOLDSTREAM DISTRICT Section 118, 640 ac Section 38, 160 ac. MALAHAT DISTRICT Lot 18, 98 ac Part Lot 79, 34.6 ac, as per Deed No. 1470, L. R. 0 Lots 1 and 4, Bk. 35, Map 218B Lots 8 and 9, Bk. 15, Reg. Map 218A Lots 11 and 12, Bk. 15, Reg. Map 218A Lot 45, Reg. Map 728 , Lots 2 and 3, Bk. 9, Reg. Map 218A METCHOSIN DISTRICT Section 25, 100 ac Lot ..to, Reg. Map 6mA, Subdiv. of Lot 1, Sec. 1, 60 ac Lot 9, Reg. Map 611 A, Subdiv. of Lot 1, Sec. 1, 36 ac Lot 8, Reg. Map 61 iA, Subdiv. of Lot 1, Sec. 1, 24 ac Lot 4, Reg. Map 611, Subdiv. of Lot 1, Sec. 1, 50 ac Lot 6, Reg. Map 611, Subdiv. of Lot 1, Sec. 1, 50 ac Lot 9, Reg. Map 846, 11.82 ac Section 17, 100 ac - Section 111, 160 ac Section 113, 100 ac SOOKE DISTRICT Sections 30 and 31, 271 ac Section 107, 150 ac Section 130, 212 ac Part Section 134, as per Deed No. 17964, L. R. 0., 3'A ac Lots 31 to 34, Reg. Map 217 East 10 ac. of Sec. 20, as per Indenture No. 16393, L. R. 0 RENFREW DISTRICT Section 84, 135 ac. Part S.E. 14 Sec. 12, Tp. 11, except 12 ac. sold to H. P. Sargent W. V_ of N.W. '/i of Sec. 36, Tp. 13, 76 ac... S.W. part of S.E. 'A of Sec. 12, Tp. 11, as I per Deed No. 6114, L* R. 0., 12 ac 1 N. y2 of Sec. 7, Tp. 14, 286 ac 80 00 4 00 $ 5 00 6 00 1 75 2 25 2 50 16 00 22 50 11 00 21 50 18 50 6 00 7 So 3 50 4 00 52 00 16 00 6 00 4 00 1 75 75 56 00 80 65 4 90 2 95 5 70 95 2 95 4 60 4W Sen _ 0 I w 05 80 1 20 1 So "80 3 85 $ *5 05 75 1 55 50 1 00 85 30 40 15 95 I 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 2 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 $ 2 00 1 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 1 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 I 00 I 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 $7| Victoria, B. C, September 17th, 1912. E. E. LEASON, Assessor and Collector for the Victoria Assessment Disti LIKE' PUTTING AN RGDM INTO YOUR' HOUSE SEND US YOUR MAIL ORDERS WE GIVE EVERY SATISFACTION VICTORIA S POPULAR HOME FURNISHERS If We Made Our Store to Your Order Supposing you asked us to make our Store to your order, to meet your every idea of just your ideal store—wouldn't you say, "That is just what you want?" A store where you might go and choose, taking all the time you wanted—a store where goods, of whatever grade they may be are chosen with reference to style and quality—a store where courteous treatment is afforded you, where deliveries are prompt—and drivers careful, where you pay a fair price for all merchandise — where arrangements asked are freely granted—in short, a store that you knozv is your ideal housefurnishing store. This store is exactly such a store-*--we need not make it to order, and it's ready to serve you noiv, just as your "made to order" store would serve you. Coming in today? Why Not Select Your Music Cabinet from the Largest and Best Display ? It's not everybody has a Music Cabinet. Some people say they can't afford to buy one. There is no excuse Why everybody who has music should not have a Music Cabinet to keep it in. . If you will come and inspect the splendid showing on our third furniture floor and note the many magnificent new designs, the splendid workmanship, the quality of the material used, and the most reasonabk prices, you will own a Music Cabinet right away. Read this list of prices. Isn't there one here to suit you? Comeand see. Music Cabinet, mahogany finish, size 13x17)4...$6.50 Music Cabinet, mahogany finish, size 20x36....$14.00 With mirror on top , $18.00 Music Cabinet, mahogany finish. Price $ao.oo Music Cabinet, mahogany finish, size 15x22 $25.00 Music Cabinet, mahogany finish, size 19x24 $27.00 Music Cabinet, mahogany finish. Price $30.00 Solid Mahogany Music Cabinet, size 16x21 $35-oo Solid Mahogany Music Cabinet, size 16x20....$45.00 fearly English Finish Music Cabinet, 16x21 — $15.00 Fumed Oak Finish Music Cabinet, size 15x21..$15.00 Walnut Finish Music Cabinet, size 16x21 $35.00 VICTORIA'S POPULAR HOME FURNISHERS
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