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If 7k yrsrTrrsTrnvtsveirrrsTfTnsr^ Bank of Hamilton Capital fojM.ooo Reserve $2,500,000 Total Assets, f)M»,xo Interest paid half-yearly on deposits of (1 and upwards in Savings Department. Drafts and Money Orders on afl parts ol the world. Vancouver Branches, cor. of Hasting and Hamilton Sts., Powell St. Cedar Grove. , JUUUUl"U*Jt*L*L*UUJJ^ The Week TL British Columbia Review, Published at Victoria and Vancouver B. ©. rs SYirsTsvTnsTrsTt'irK mm *f s yen Jo Stewart/Williams K.C.Janion £ WILLIAMS & JANION E AUCTIONEERS U COMMISSION AND 2 io IEAL ESTATE A6ENTS 3 So s> FO»T ST. VICTORIA, S. C. 3 ^tUULMJJUUUU* 8°UA*.JUUUUUJU 3 Vol. III. No. 49. JANUARY 5, 1907 Onk Dollar Pm*. Annum The Editor's Review Of Current Topics. When the Hon. E. G. Tatlow From Deficit delivered his first budget To Surplus, speech on March 28th, 1905, he pointed out that for a period of twelve years the finances of the Province had been falling into arrears at the average rate of $750,000 per annum. For the financial year preceding the advent of the McBride Administration the deficit reached the enormous sum of $1,510,000. He stated further that at that date the excess of current liabilities over all current assets was $820,129. On March 3rd, 1906, completing the second full year of his financial control, Mr. Tatlow was able to announce a surplus of $268,265. Ie did not attempt to take credit to himself or the Government to which he belonged for his phenomenal change, but wisely and safe- y left the inference to the intelligent and fair judgment of the electors. He did, however, oint out that the excess of revenue was due To the growth and improved conditions of our ndustries, and to the natural expansion of eceipts through gratifying Provincial development. He also pointed out that the surplus did not result from any curtailment of necessary expenditure below that estimated; and these statements make it perfectly clear that the policy of the Finance Minister was as judicious as it was successful. He might liave added to the already over-bearing debt of the Province by further mortgaging its splendid natural resources, but he had the courage to adopt what was at the moment an unpopular course, but one which was based upon correct business principles, practically the cutting of one's coat according to the iloth "; in other words increasing taxation in order to pay operating expenses. It is lot too much to say that those who were ■jidest in their denunciation of this policy _ hen it was announced have long ceased to riticise, and are today amongst the most oyal supporters of the Government. The end as amply justified the means. The Finance Minister had the prevision to recognise that f he was giving hostages to Fortune, they could be redeemed at an early date. He ightly judged that the Province was on the ve of wide-spread development, and of an ra of prosperity with the advent of which ax-payers would speedily forget the extra •npost they had carried to ensure the winning the race. The result is that instead of aving to face the electors to-day with a deleted treasury and an augmented Provincial ebt, the Finance Minister will shortly be •ble to announce to the country a surplus ex- seding $500,000 for the last financial year, reduction of the Provincial debt, a vastly lcreased contribution to much-needed public 7orks in new districts of the Province and robably, what will be more appreciated than 11, a moderate reduction in taxation. The hole Administration shares in the honour of bis achievement, but by universal consent ie Finance Minister is entitled to a special eed of praise. There is a time-honoured arning for the man of whom all men speak ell, and if Mr. Tatlow were not the most odest of men it might have some applica- on to him in view of the fact that even the pposition organs agree that he is an excel- nt minister. In the face of this testimony, say nothing of the highest opinion of his illeagues it is difficult to see how the Pro- nce could fail to suffer by his removal from abinet rank. Evidences are accumulating idependent that at the forth-coming elec- sstimony. tion (lie McBride Administration will receive general sup- >rt, not only from straight party men, but so from the large and influential business element, which cannot be swayed by purely political considerations; men who have a large stake in the Province, and whose first desire is to secure stable conditions and an enlightened policy, so that the necessary financial support may be obtained to ensure the development of their industrial schemes. This attitude of possibly the most influential class of voters is due to the confidence which has been inspired in financial circles by the handling of the business of the Province. Order has been produced out of chaos, a de- or two representing each of our most important industries, men who by reason of their business responsibilities are forced to consider the interests of the Province before taking any cognisance of party claims. The first of these has given an interview to The Week, and explained the attitude of the representatives of the mining industry towards the Government. Mr. J. B. Hobson must be regarded as one of the most competent and enlightened mine managers in British Columbia. A pioneer, a man of wide experience, of integrity and the one man who has succeeded in interesting the wealthiest mining firm in the world, the Guggenheims of New York, in B. C. Properties. Mr. Hobson's long and strenuous fight against adverse natural con- g^-^SKts. THE MAGICIAN. Hon. R. G. Tatlow, Loquitur: Gentlemen, as I raise the cone and wave lny magic wand you see that the large black ball marked "deficit" has disappeared from the table, and in its place, hey, presto! this bag of gold, With apologies to Sir John Tenniel. ficit has been converted into a surplus, languishing industries have been assisted and stimulated into life, stagnation has given place to activity, a universal feeling of despondency and uncertainty has been succeeded by general prosperity and hopefulness. That these remarkable changes have been brought about within the three years that Mr. McBride has administered public affairs, while it may not have convinced all his political opponents that his Government is entitled to some measure of credit, has powerfully impressed all fair-minded men whether Liberals or Conservatives. The number of those hitherto identified with the Liberal party who avow their intention of supporting the Government is increasing daily, and among them will be found the names of public men of weight and importance in their respective communities. The Week will submit the opinions of some of these men, probably one ditions at the Cariboo hydraulic placer mine is a matter of history, and when it was known that he had successfully achieved his long cherished project of securing the millions necessary to construct a canal and bring an adequate supply of water to a mine which, with untold riches in reserve, has only been able to work two and three weeks in a year, there was general rejoicing. Mr. Hobson declares that the advent of the Guggenheims is of far greater consequence than any one conjectures, since their resources are practically unlimited; and once having set their foot in this Province judicious encouragement on the part of a wise administration may lead to developments in Northern B. C, such as no mining district in the Province has yet begun to realise. Mr. Hobson declares that in the Cariboo district there are rich copper and silver properties of enormous extent, which are unknown to outsiders, and are at present inaccessible for lack of transportation. He authorises The Week to say that the advent of the Guggenheims and the further developments which they contemplate have been rendered possible by the stable government of the McBride Administration, and that in the interests of further development he and his Company would view with apprehension any change of government at the present juncture. For this reason and because he is also satisfied that such legislation as may be necessary to increase transportation facilities and to remove some of the minor disabilities under which placer miners labour, especially in the direction of improving title, will be judiciously handled by the present Government, Mr. Hobson states that it is his intention to give them his support, and he believes that any other course would be detrimental to the best interests of the Province. Menace Removed From Victoria Schools. The parents of Victoria and all who have the welfare of the children at heart, are relieved to learn that Dr. Ernest Hall, the fanatical poseur, has abandoned his " purity " campaign and is retiring from the Board of School Trustees. After the manner in which he had outraged public sentiment in connection with the proposals which he submitted at the annual Convention of the Women's Council, there was no other course open to him. If he had persisted in the carrying out of his programme there would have been an uproar, and he was wise enough to recognise the manner in which the public had been roused when the facts were emphasized in the columns of The Week. However good the intentions of Dr. Ernest Hall may be, he, like all men of his type with freakish ideas and a morbid craving for the sensational, is a distinct menace to the best interests of those whom he seeks to serve; and with his defection from the Board of Trustees people who prefer saner methods will breathe a sigh of relief. On Nov. 2nd, 1904, Vic- Hon. William torians assembled in the Templeman and A.O.U.W. hall to hear oue Better Terms, of Canada's statesmen, who has since declared that although a member of Parliament, an ex-Senator, and a Cabinet Minister he is " no politician." It is easy to guess who the orator was, for there is only one man in the West whom the description fits—the Hon. William Templeman. At that time the Hon. gentleman was debating in his own mind whether the G.T.P. Railway, or " Better Terms " was the more important subject. He had not quite made up his mind, even his prescient sagacity had failed to realise the important dimensions which " Better Terms " would assume when Premier McBride had made the subject his own, and had urged the views of the Province upon the Ottawa Conference. That he had not grasped this phase of the question is perfectly obvious from the manner of his speech on that occasion, and lest he or any of his admirers should have forgotten even one of the precious words which fell from his lips, The Week will reproduce them. They run: " The Conservatives' endeavour to make an issue of ' Better Terms.' I think that this great transcontinental railway to be built without cost to the Province of one dollar, or one acre of land, is something practical in the way of ' Better Terms.' " It is true that since then the Hon; gentleman has disclaimed any knowledge of the plans or the policy of the G.T.P., but he has Continued on page 13. l'HE WEEK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1907. NOTES ON PROVINCIAL NEWS Signs of the Times. tn's means anything it means that The Boundary Creek Times, from its '„ the opinion of D. V. Mott there eerie in the Kootenay, has been survey- would have been no dissolution and ing the political situation, and concludes no appeal to the country if Mr. that shortly there will be something do- Green had not resigned; and yet the ing. Its concluding observation may be Fernie Ledger, in common with most trite, but is also true: of the Liberal organs in the Prov- "The politicians are getting busy, and ince, has been declaring for some many fellows hardly known to the can- months past that a dissolution was didates today will be familiarly called imminent. The fact of the matter is Jack and Jim tomorrow." that ou the announcement of Mr. Green's resignation the Liberal press Too Strenuous. had an attack of vertigo from which The Vancouver Guardian has entered it has not yet recovered, and is a protest against the sensational methods hardly able to realise even now that of the World, which it declares aims the minister's action has placed his at giving people seven or eight fits a critics between the devil and the deep day, and will not rest content until it sea. has landed the majority of Vancou- . verites in an asylum for the insane, Work at Conrad. or a nervous sanitarium. It face- After the general jubilation which BRITISH AMERICAN TRUST CO., Limited t/ICTORIA OFFICES Cer. Broad and View Sta. A. C. McCALLUM, Mgr. Real Estate Department. FOR SALE One of the few remaining good Cattle Ranches left in B. C. This property controls some 300 square miles of Range and will carry 2000 head of cattle and 300 horses. Full particulars on application. Price $45,000. NOTICE is hereby given that, Sixtl days after date, I intend to apply tl the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lan*l and Works for permission to purcharj the following desoribed land on Porclvf Island, about flve miles east of Eefua Bay, commencing at a post marked Eu gene Wacker, northwest corner: thend east 80 chains; thence south 20 chain to McKay's northeast corner; thend west 80 chains; thence north 20 chain to point of commencement, containirl one hundred and sixty acres. EUGENE WACKER, Lopater. F. A. HUDSON, Agent., Located Nov. 17, 1906. Dec! NOTICE ls hereby .given that, sixtJ days after date, I intend to apply to tlr Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands an Works for permission to purchase th following described land on Porche Island, about five miles east of Refug Bay, commencing at a post marked Ail thur McKay, southwest corner; thencj running north 20 chains; thence east 81 chains; thence south 20 chains; thencl west 80 chains to point of commence! ment, and containing one hundred anf sixty acres. r ■ ARTHUR McKAT, Locater. F. A. HUDSON, Agent. Located Nov. 17, 1906. Dec.2 without some reference to a "scandal." This time it is a "monumen- of a few lessons in journalism from of American capital to develop the j*J" ™ "£» \J*."*" a" «*!" d- important mining district associated •? c°™Panson:: ™« **£££.■**" tiously goes on to advise the taking ensued in consequence of the advent of a few lessons in journalism f " """ *"" * * the Scranton School of Correspond r ence, and it winds up with the un- with the name of Colonel Conrad, it kindest cut of all by saying that the was distinctly discouraging to learn World might even do worse than a few weeks ago that operations had copy the example of the Nanaimo been suspended indefinitely. It was Herald, all of which makes excellent feared that this might mean a hitch reading and will be better appreciated among those in control, but it is very when it is borne in mind that the gratifying to know that whatever the Vancouver Guardian is supposed to difficulty was it has been overcome, be the organ of that pacific and nerve- and Colonel Conrad telegraphed in- that "Oliver was here on Friday and hinted at it." Such a suggestion carries its own refutation on the very surface; the conjunction of the words "Oliver" and "scandal," whether in Victoria or the Delta, is inconceivable. soothing politician, Hon. Joseph Martin. structions from Toronto for the re- The Ides of March. The Victoria Times is as shaky on sumption of operations. Most of the its ancient as on its modern history, miners, believing that the stoppage This is well illustrated in its attempt was only temporary, had remained in to arrest the attention of the Profile country, so there was uo difficulty vincial Government by repeating the oracular statement " The Ides of March, remember." As the election The Church and the World. takes place on the 2nd of February Swift Justice. Thc Vernon News furnishes an ad mirable illustration of the fearless in getting them to work again, manner in which the law is administered by Canadian magistrates. It ™„^ is this kind of promptitude which The Church of England in Kelowna 0ive would have thought that what makes Canada so unpopular with must be governed by a progressive ever tllere was of Kismet or fate alien criminals and leads our law- clergyman, who is not over-ridden by wouid be decided then, but apposite- criminals abiding citizens to say: "More power to the judges." "Another local example of the prompt justice meted out to offenders against law and order in British Columbia is that of the horse-thieves, John Wilson of Montana and William Breever of Vernon, who committed the offence late Monday night, was the conventions, and who knows the ncss in classical quotation does not benefits of advertising. This explains appea* to the Ximes an announcement which at first sight appeared a little incongruous in con- Seasonable Charity. ncction with church work, to the ef- „, . , . there is no more deserving cause feet that the reverend gentleman had than that which Dr Fagan .^ ab]y recently organised an entertainment championillg throughout the Prov- which he called a "cafe chantant, .^ that of the Anti.Tuberculosis ---. but as a l)rofit of $66 was real,sed !t Association. If interest were more apprehended at dusk Wednesday eve- may charitably be concluded that the widespread the task of the doctor ning, brought to Vernon on Thurs- end justified the means. would be easicr T{ more people day, and taken to the penitentiary at would follow the excellent example ' New Westminster to serve a four- A Pocket Organ. which has been set by Mrs. Anderson, year term the following Friday." The New Westminster News of 0f Cumberland, it would be well for Dec. 28th is guilty of "mixing the the charity, and the individual gain Christmas at Cowichan. metaphors." This is probably due to WOuld be great; for such work There have been Christmas doings reasons which it would be unchari- "blesses him that gives and him that at Cowichan. The Week is aware that table to criticise at this time, but one takes." In the Cumberland Hall on a number of Victoria bachelors visited of the slips is too good to be entirely Wednesday evening, Dec. 27th, an to celebrate, and the Cowichan Lead- overlooked. The News says that the operetta for young people, entitled er, which never loses an opportunity Columbian is the pocket organ of the "Little Snow-white" was presented to to advertise thc attractions of the Hon. R. McBride. By the same token a ]arge audience. The entertainment Duncan District, comments upon thc it would be interesting to know whose reflected the highest credit on Mrs. fact. Unfortunately the celebration mouth organ the News is. •extended to the type and the result is that the graphic description spe- Sensational Headlines, ■cially written to do honor to the As R j Deane j, jn 0ttawa exert. occasion is undecipherable. But every ing his unique influcnce with the one can read between the lines and Federal Government to secure a "Your First of the Year Order will be Esteemed and Executed Promptly." WRITE OUR MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT FOR FULL PRICE LIST. BUTTER, 14-lb. boxes $4.25 ISLAND POTATOES, per sack, $1.00 and 1.25 ROYAL HOUSEHOLD FLOUR, per sack 1.60 SNOWFLAKE FLOUR, per sack 1.35 DIXI PASTRY FLOUR, per sack 1.35 GRANULATED SUGAR, per 20-lb. sack 1.25 EOCENE OIL, per tin 1.70 ASTRAL OIL, per tin 1.60 Anderson and those who had assisted her in its preparation, and resulted in a substantial addition to the funds of the Anti-Tuberculosis Association. it means that thc boys had a high bounty on the production of zinc, he old time. The Scape Goat. When once a phrase is coined or cannot be held personally responsible quoted it is interesting to notice how for the vagaries of his locum tenens jt passes from one exchange to an- in the editorial chair of the Nelson other, and if the initial sentence or News. Otherwise The Week would paragraph contains an error which feel disposed to draw upon its choic- was not t00 obvious, it will probably est stock of adjectives to denounce s*jp through without amendment un- a dispatch from Victoria which re- til-the circle is completed. The editor Christmas Up-Country. The Week has on several occasions commented upon the good cheer which prevails in the frozen North, and judging from exchanges to hand the present festive season has been cently disgraced the columns of thc 0f the Victoria Times is known to be no exception to this rule. According journal whicli is owned and controlled as strong on theology, being a Scotch to the Whitehorse Star, in anticipa- by the Toronto gang. The author of Calvinist, as he is weak on politics tion of Yuletide, a dinner was re- the dispatch is well known. It ema- and history, which accounts for him cently given for the benefit of scv- nated from Victoria, and there is having blundered terribly in his han- eral visiting celebrities, among them only one man in the Capital City who dling of a Scriptural reference. He "the boy from Alberni." After a could, or would, pen it. Consider- declares that although Mr. Green has hearty meal there was a variety pro- able latitude must be allowed to the been made a scape goat for the sins gramme in honour of Terpsichore, party press at election times, but that 0f the Government, yet their offence It is said by an eye-witness that in latitude is exceeded when alleged js not purged, and they must still comparison with this Bacchanalian news is manufactured in order to pave answer for their delinquencies. The revel the orgies of Nero were light the way for editorial comment. Hith- Week would respectfully refer Edi- luncheons and amateur tableaux, erto the Victoria Times and the Van- tor Dunn to Leviticus 16, from a Some of the principal performers are couver World have had a monopoly study of which he will find that unsaid to have been specially imported of this business, the latest recruit, )ess he claims to be a higher author- for the occasion from the tea-gardens however, is the Nelson News, which ity than the author of the Pentateuch, of Tokio, and it was only the ex- makes the marvellous discovery that he must either abandon the epithet, treme severity of the weather which the leading Conservatives of Van- as applied to Mr. Green, or concede prevented the performance of an his- couver, including Sir Charles Hibbert that the sins of the Administration toric drama associated in the public Tupper, have for some time been en- have been atoned for. In any case he mind with the ancient city of Cov- deavouring to overthrow Premier js 0n the horns of a dilemma in the DIXI H. ROSS & e© CASH GROCERS, in GOVERNMENT STREET WHERE YOU GET THE BEST THINGS TO EAT AND DRINK mrrrrrfrrrvmrrtrrrr^ Reservoir Pens. One of the most appropriate gifts for your lady or gentleman friends will be a entry. Topsy Turvy. The Fernie Ledger has some strange ideas on political subjects, as for instance when in a recent issue it declared that "the Government is forced to go to the country" as a result of Mr. Green's resignation. If McBride. It further declares that as the result of a stormy conference of Conservatives in Vancouver Premier McBride wired demanding Mr. Green's resignation. This is made out of whole cloth, which is stored by the yard in the warehouse of,a well-known Victoria journalist. Naturally such a dispatch could not close shape of a goat. BPES MELIOBA. R. N. I've learned, as days have passed me, Fretting never lifts the load; And that worry, much or llttl**, Never smooths an irksome road; For you know that somehow, always, Doors are opened, ways are made; When we work and live in patience Under all the cross that's laid. Waterman. Ideal Fountain Pen. We can supply you with a variety, ranging in price from $1.75 to $7.50 each. T.N. Hibben&Qo \r* Government St.,, Victoria, B. C. U. SlJUSLSULSLSL^SJJUULXUJLXJULX^ THE WEEK, SATURDAY JANUARY 5 1907. BUFF WILLOW English Easy Chairs The Most Comfortable Chair Made. No. 155. These beautiful and serviceable chairs are low in seat, from 10 to 12 inches from the floor, and are very comfortable. The 677 pattern is 15 inches high to seat, and for a medium priced chair cannot be surpassed. The style of this chair differs slightly to one in cut, the arms turning down instead of up as shown in cut. Samples of all goods for upholstering or cushions mailed free on request. Give us some idea of what you wish and leave the rest to us. No. 155. Seats 22 inches deep $10.00 Seats 24 inches deep 11.00 Seats 26 inches deep 12.00 Seats 30 inches deep 14.00 Upholstered seat and Dack, with art cretonne, denim, tapestry, etc., at prices from $6.00 up, extra. WEILER BROS. No. 677. Seat 22 inches deep. Price, without cushions, $7.00. Another one similar at $6.00. Cushions for seat in denim, cretonne, tapestry and other goods, from $2.50. up. Complete Home, Hotel and Club Furnishers, Victoria MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. THE MOTHERLAND. Exchanges With Our Kindred. Phenomenal Boom in Iron and Steel. It is many years since the iron and steel trades of this country have experienced a demand equal to that of the past few weeks. For some months there has been a steady upward tendency, but the pressure of foreign orders has been so heavy of late as to cause a genuine export boom. So heavily booked are Lincolnshire makers that they have withdrawn all quotations. Reports from large coal and iron companies in the Sheffield district show that they are booked well into next midsummer, while from Lancashire and Scotland come reports of a remarkable pressure of orders. Heavy buying from America and Germany has aggravated the situation. The confidence of makers in the continuance of the boom is shown by the large number of extensions in local establishments. For instance, the Staveley Coal and Iron Company have commenced the construction of new blast furnaces capable of turning out iron at the rate of 2,000 tons per week, and with such speed are they pushing forward the work that they have every hope of establishing a world's record for rapid completion. To a Daily Mail representative a well-known manufacturer said that the present exceptional demand had suddenly started about three months ago, and had taken the manufacturers completely by surprise. The great rise in the price of pig-iron was due to the large quantity required by Germany and the United States. Shipbuilding is undoubtedly a large factor in the German demand, both on account of the Kaiser's scheme for the extension of his navy and the rebuilding of the Russian navy, which will be done almost entirely in Germany. In America great quantities of iron are needed to cope with the rapid railway extension covering many thousands of miles, but, at the same time, the manufacturer added, the iron output of America has never been so great as at present, and the real cause of the prenomenal demand is to a large extent wrapped in mystery. The rise in raw iron has naturally had a marked effect on the manufactured article. Wire nails, which before the boom were selling at about £8 a ton, are now nearly £10. Galvanized iron has advanced nearly £3 a ton. Britain's Achievements. In no other period of her history is Britain's influence so great as it is now. There can be no doubt whatever that only a few years ago she prevented the outbreak of war between the United States and Germany, prevented the extension of the Spanish-American war, prevented the extension of the Russo-Japanese war. She has also within recent months put an effective stopper on that great Franco-German animosity which has been the bugbear of Europe for the past thirty-five years.—Sir Charles Vincent, in Times, New York. to grass" with amusing regularity; but, happily, without hurt. Shakespeare on the Entente. Did not Hamlet himself, that Prince of Denmark, so French in heart and spirit, have addressed to him by the King of Britain this prophetic prayer: ''I desire that henceforth our mutual friendship shall increase and flourish like the palm; that peace may bind the two States with its garland of wlieat in a lasting union."—L'Alliancc, Paris. Women and Wit. Woman's sense of humour has increased in recent years. They see jokes more readily than they used to. This is due to the fact that they realise now that they look their best when they are smiling.—Walter Emmanuel, in Strand Magazine. Social Circumstances. We are all ladies and gentlemen now—except the ladies and gentlemen themselves.—"Marmaduke," in Truth. "A West African Empire." Speaking to the British Cotton- Growing Association at Manchester on Thursday, Mr. Churchill said that it was expected the railway to Blan- tyre would be completed before the end of 1907. Some day we should be forced, Mr. Churchill said, to embark on a great scheme of amalgamation of the West African Colonies, Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast, and the two Nigerias, under one organisation and one headship, where they could be governed by a common control, and have their different services co-ordinated to a common purpose. But it was much better to let the growth of thc wealth and prosperity of a colony go first and our official organisation second, than to reverse the process, as other nations—who should be nameless— had sometimes done. We possessed practically a West African empire. The Average Girl. 1 wonder why everyone is so ready to condemn the poor present-daygirl? The average girl of the present day has many interests, and wastes far less time than the maiden of the "good old times."—Mrs. Neish, in M. A. P. Squandered Popularity. Every Government begins to squander its popularity as soon as it gets to work. The present British Government has been more prodigal than most of its predecessors.—Times of India, Bombay. The Real Trouble. "The House of Commons isn't composed of gentlemen," an indignant suffragette was heard to exclaim yesterday. What really troubles our strenuous friends, however, is that it isn't composed of ladies.—London livening News. Woman's Incapacity. If anything is ever to be done to remedy the conversational stagnation in this country, it will have to be through encouraging women in the art of argument. As it is, most women are not only totally incapable of arguing, but lose their tempers or burst into tears when unable to impose their views on others.—Ladies' Field. Liberal Admirers. In view of certain great psychological movements which are becoming apparent in the British Empire, it is not without importance to note the sympathy shown towards the Liberal party by all the anti-English elements in the over-seas possessions—not to speak of the Irish Home Rulers.— Journal, Geneva. Football on Roller Skates. Football on roller skates was played for the first time at the West Street Rink, Brighton, on Saturday. The game was played by six players a side—three forwards, two backs, and a goalkeeper. The rules were much the same as those of ordinary Association. The goal-posts were carefully weighted with 56-pound weights each, but when one team of forwards made a characteristic rush the game had to be momentarily suspended until repairs to the goal-posts could be executed. The players controlled their movements wonderfully, stopping and describing all manner of extravagant curves on the very shortest notice to elude some charging opponent. Bumps were of very frequent occurrence, and the players were "sent Uncommercial Ministers. In commercial circles notice is being taken of the curious fact that in this all-reforming Cabinet there is hardly a single commercial man. They stand helpless and bewildered before the host of commercial and financial problems whicli demand their early attention. Even thc Port of London must wait another year until they have read up the subject.—W. R. Lawson, in Thc Outlook. Repeating a Mistake. The Liberal Party is repeating its mistake of 1893. It is asking the country to condemn the House of Lords for doing what a majority in the country approves.—Manchester Courier. Trial Marriages. Taking a wife for a term is not a wholly novel idea. It was mooted in Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's day, and that lively lady's comment was: "Yes; but if a man takes a woman on lease it ought to be a repairing lease." The jest touched the weak spot in all these suggestions for a temporary union—that they mean unfairness to the woman.—Law Journal. Partnership in the Navy. An Australian squadron, no matter how minute, will help to give us a real sense of partnership in the greatest asset of the Empire—its fleet. It will strengthen that instinct for the sea which is the explanation of British history and the justification of the British Empire. We sadly need a little more sea-salt in Australian blood. —Life, Melbourne. Pure Air Proposal. If the air of churches, post offices, shops, and all other public places of resort were sanitarily inspected from time to time, surprise visits made, and all owners compelled by law to ventilate, what a difference would be made in the health and happiness of the people!—The Lady. nm THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1907. -i Vancouver Notes. A touch of typical winte.' weather with the thermometer ranging below the freezing point ushered in the New Year, and the first day of 1907 saw the city clad in a robe of the "beautiful," which lasted till early Thursday morning when a rapid thaw set in. New Year's festivities, the Stanford-Vancouver football game, which ended in a draw, and politics have engrossed the average citizen for the week, and now that candidates for the Conservatives, Liberals and Socialists have been definitely selected in convention assembled the party workers are getting down to genuine hard work. The first in the field to nominate were the Socialists who selected the following as their standard- bearers on Monday night: E. T. Kingsley, publisher; R* P* Pettipiece, printer; A. R. Stebbings, plasterer; J. E. Duooerly, electrical worker; J. H. McVety, machinist. The last-mentioned is president of the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council. Announcement of the party's position with respect to provincial politics which was passed unanimously: "We, the members of Vancouver Local, No. 1, of the Socialist Party of Canada, in nomination meeting assembled, " Resolve, that we reaffirm our allegiance to the unequivocally revolutionary attitude of the party as set forth in our platform, and that we express our complete confidence in Comrades Hawthornthwaite and Williams as representatives of our class in the local Legislature and thorough appreciation of their efforts in behalf of the workers; "Further, whereas it is desirable and necessary that all representatives of our party in the House should work unitedly and in harmony; "Be it resolved that all candidates put up by this local in the coming provincial election shall publicly declare themselves in accord with the policy of our present representatives, and shall pledge themselves to give them their earnest and whole-hearted support, if elected to the House, in this our common struggle toward emancipation." Wednesday evening at a largely at tended meeting of the Liberals the candidates chosen were: W. W. B. Mclnnes, R. P. McLennan, Judge Henderson, J. W. DeB. Terres and T. F. Neelands. The following evening the Conservative delegates cast the"/ votes and placed in nomination Hon. R. G. Tatlow, A. H. B. MacGowan, W. J. Bowser, K.C, J. F. Garden and Dr. McGuire. Next of interest locally is the outcome of the campaign in the Richmond constituency where Hon. Francis Carter Cotton, Conservative, is to be opposed by J. W. Weart, Liberal, Stuart Livington, Independent Conservative, George Kilby, Solialist, and Robert McBride, Independent. No convention arrangements have yet been announced. The latest news from upper-country points states that J. A. Macdonald of Rossland, leader of the Opposition, was nominated in that riding by the " Labor-Liberal" convention. He has already left the Golden City for a tour of the Province. The Liberals at Nelson have nominated Dr. G. (J. B. Hall, who will be opposed by Jno. A. Kirkpatrick, Conservative. The Socialists also will have a candidate in John Houston's old riding. Hon. F. J. Fulton has received the unanimous nomination of the Kamloops Conservatives, and S. A. Cowley has been nominated in the Chilliwack riding by the same party. Vancouver's Growth Vancouver's remarkable advance in 1906 is more than emphasized in a cursory glance at the compiled year- end statistics. Very tangible is the record of expansion shown in the retiring building inspector's report. The total estimates recorded amounted to $4,233,910, or nearly double the amount of 1905, when the total reached $2,653,000. The new municipal voters' list, just issued, shows that 14,317 are qualified to exercise the franchise at the polls on January ioth. This is an increase of 2,837 over the previous year's enrolment. The receipts of the Vancouver Customs* house for the twelve months ending December 31 totalled $2,069,539.40, an increase of $414,677.42 over the receipts for the twelve months of 1905. The figures for the latter year were $1,654,861.98. No Strike The attempt of The Guardian to arouse bad feeling between the British Columbia Electric Railway Co. and its employees by predicting tnat a strike was imminent by stating that a recent meeting of the employees had resulted in their demanding a shortening of the present day's labor was uncalled for. As a matter of fact the present three-year agreement of the men does not expire until June 30th, and neither the question of pay or reduced hours have as yet been taken up seriously. At the employees' meeting on Saturday last they elected the following officers for the ensuing term: President, H. M. Mclntyre; vice-president, Thomas Toke- ly; secretary, J. A. Aiken; treasurer, Charles Geall; conductor, James Briggs; warden, D. McDermid; sentinel, A. W. McCutcheon. Realty Advancing The remarkable advance in business realty, establishing as it does a high-water record for down-town Hastings Street property was the sale at $1,894 per foot of 66 feet at the north-east corner of Abbott and Hastings, by thc British Columbia Permanent Loan & Savings Co., to A. Grossman; $125,000 is the highest price ever paid east of Cambie on Hastings, for a business lot. The deal was successfully negotiated by the Dominion Trust Co. The property was purchased by the British Columbia Permanent Loan & Savings Co. several years ago for about $40,000, and the sale nets the concern $85,000. Managing Director T. T. Langlois stated that at the time the British Columbia Permanent Loan & Savings Company purchased the site it was intended to make the place the location of a handsome office building for headquarters of the concern. Recently the plans had been changed and a Pender street site secured for the new building, hence the property was placed on the market. The figure realized was a good one, but ' he thought it amply warranted by the tendency of trade eastward along Hastings street. "Why do you question the use of such an invention as the telephone?" "For the simple reason that it does not always answer." Londoners love town at Christmas just in proportion as they pretend to hate it.—"Isis," Oxford. YOUR GROCER SELLS HUNTLEY AND PALMER'S BISCUITS TO HOUSEKEEPERS. WHEN YOU BUY FOOD, naturally you desire pure food, especially in jams, marmalades, pickles and flavouring essences. The name of CROSSE & BLACKWELL on a jar, bottle or tin of jams, jellies, marmalade, pickles or flavouring essences is a guarantee of the ABSOLUTE purity of the contents; all respectable grocers sell Crosse & Blackwell's productions. f TRAVELLERS' GUIDEj VICTORIA STRAND HOTEL VICTORIA The home nt nil theatrical and vaudeville artists while in the Capital city, alto of other kindred bohemians. WRIGHT & FALCONER, Proprietors. CAMBORNE The Eva Hotel CAMBORNE, B. C. Headquarters for mining men and commercial travellers. JOHN A. THEW, Proprietor. REVELSTOKE Hotel Victoria REVELSTOKE, B. C. Headquarters for miners and lumbermen. ROBT. LAUQHTON, Prop'r. BANFF, ALTA Hotel King Edward BanfPs Most Popular $2 a Dav Hotel. Close to Station and Sulphur Baths. N. K. LUXTON, Proprietor. PHOENIX. CARLTON SALOON AND LOUNGE (Late Vernon Holel.) THE FIRST CLASS BAR R. P. CLARK, Proprietor, (Late of Dawson City and South Africa) Cor. Douglas and View Sts. Sea & Gowen's ■£■■■ j-r-sjSWTa Gentlemen's . Underwear IS DIFFERENT. IT WILL NOT SHRINK. IT WILL NOT IRRITATE YET IT COSTS NO MORE. IN SILK, NATURAL WOOL, AND LINEN MESH, AT Sea & Gowen's The Gentlemen's Store 64 Government St. Victoria, B. C. Mail Orders Promptly Attended To. Deane's Hotel PHOENIX, B. C. New. Modern hot water system. Electric lighted. Tub and shower baths aud laundry in connection. The miners* home. ••DANNY" DEANE, Proprietor GREENWOOD, The Windsor Hotel GREENWOOD, B. C. American and European Plan. Cafe in Connection. ERNEST J. CARTIER, Prop. ROSSLAND Hoffman House ROSSLAND, B. C. Rates $1.00 per day and up. Cafe in Connection. GREEN & SHITH. Prop's. NELSON. HOTEL HUME NELSON, B. C, Leading Hotel of the Kootenays. J. FRED HUME, - Proprietor. Silver King Hotel, NELSON, B. C. The homo of the Industrial Workers of the Kootenays. W. E. HcCandllsh, Proprietor Royal Hotel NELSON, B. C. The BeBt Family Holel ln the City. fl a da>. Mrs. Wm. Roberts, Proprietress CRANBROOK. Cranbrook Hotel Cranbrook, B. C. Rates $2 per day. Opposite the C.P.R. depot. Hogarth & Rollins, Proprietors. The SILVER SPRING BREWERY, Ltd. BREWERS OF ENGLISH ALE AND STOUT The Highest Grade Malt and Hops Used in Manufacture. PHONE 893. VICTORIA THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5. 1907 At The Street } Corner By THB LOUNOER I wonder how many paving-stones have been consigned below already during the past few days since 12 o'clock on Tuesday night. His Satanic Majesty is the one monarch whose kingdom needs no office of public works to consider the question of ways and means for the repair of the infernal streets and side**!' walks. Every year, anc' especially during the first month of each new year, he can safely rely on a large consignment of excellent material to cards. This in itself takes away all end of the eighteenth century. The reason for the visit, which theoreti- absolute truth of this story is guaran- cally is to wish each friend person- teed by THE, LOUNGER. ally the compliments of the season. .._., ... •.•. — H ~ However, time will show whether what common report rumours will happen. The custom is au American one, and in proportion as Canada receives more and morex immigrants from the Old Country, and fewer from the States, so will the celebration, of New Year's Day die a nata ural death, i -— How many residents of Victoria Regimental Orders by Lieut.-Colonel are aware that the approach to the :• 7- J. A. Hall,?Commanding. Outer Wharf js private property from .-7 —H— the junction with the Dallas road." RegimentajbHeadquarters, Those who are not would be sur- Victoria,'B. C, Jan. I, 1907. prised if they were to drive down to . ,. General Orders.—The following the dock to find a barricade erected, extracts from general orders are pub- and their vehicle held up until formal lisliecl for general infqjrmation: had been asked of the Regimental. FIFTH REGIMENT, C. A. permission nau oeen as™ 01 tne G q ,S2> 0ctoberj I9o6. „Fifth .,. fl . . ■ . .. venerable man, or. the diminutive boy Brjtish Columbia Regiment. To be keep pace w.th the constant needs of who stand on guard'to preserve the provisional lieutena„t, Hugh Robert Newberry Cobbett, gentleman, ioth September, -1906." — G. .0. .153, October, 1906: "Fifth British Columbia Regimtent. Captain W. H. Langley is transferred to the reserve of officers, 8th October, 1906." G. 0. 158, November, 1906: "Fifth British Columbia Regiment. To be duty with the Fifth Regiment, C. A., until further orders. 5. Acting Rank.—In pursuance of Par. 3, R. O. 41, 1906, all acting rank an ever-increasing traffic. A large rjght 0f way. On Tuesday it was the number, however, of those who would turn 0f tne latter to act as sentinel, otherwise'be his'largest consignors and "all" hacks, express waggons and fail him in this respect; as in 'the foot-passengers had to obtain his perfect certainty that no good reso-* gracious permit.before being allowed lutions will hold good, they consider to pass into'the reserve. As for the it advisable to make nrfne;' This 'is carSj the first one in the morning is a mistake. On the analogy that it is stopped in a similar way, and all the better to have loved and lost, than rest are permitted to pass without never to have loved at all, so it is ]et or hindrance, paying due toll in captain, Lieutenant S, Booth, vice W. true that it is better to have made* escorting the small boy as far as the P* Langley, transferred 8th October; one good resolution and failed in its siled, and back to his post. The pro- ?9°6*" performance, than never to have re- perty jn question belongs to R. P. \ 2. District Order—The following solved at all. ; Rithet & Co. In days gone by, I am extract from D? 6. 16, 30th Novem- It is, however, no part of a Loun-*. told that Trounce avenue was simi- ber, 1906, is published for general in- ger's role thus to moralise, and these larly barricaded as private property, formation: "No. 1 course of instruc- remarks merely preface a well- but this is not done now. Whether tion. Thefollowiiig officer is author- deserved, and oft-expressed kick at the omission is the result of accident ised to join the Royal School of Ar- the condition of some of the wooden or whether the right of way was pur- tillery at Esquimalt for a short course sidewalks still existent in the City of chased by the city, I am unable to of instruction from the ist October, Victoria, a city so far removed by its say. 1906, inclusive, and will be attached surroundings from that referred to Many have been the contretemps, to No. 5 Co., R. C G. A., for duty, above. Nobody can deny that in both amusing and otherwise, which pay, etc.—Lieut. H. R. N. Cobbett, respect to the cement walks at pres- have occurred with regard to this Fifth Regiment, C. A.", , ent laid down the utmost credit is same preserving of right of way. I 3. Transfer.—Capt. S. Booth is due to those responsible, both as re- remember one which happened in transferred from No. 1 Co. to No. 2 gards their number and quality. This England, where the owner of a prop- Co., on promotion, is universally granted, due considera-- erty, determined to insist on his 4. Relieved from Duty.—In pur- tion being given to the fact that such rights in face of strong public opin- suance of the above D. 0. 16, Lieut, works are expensive, and perforce ion, ordered the erection of a wall H. R. N. Cobbett is relieved from slow in their construction? My kick ar-ross a field in which there was a is directed against the scandalous path in common use. A contract was state of the wooden sidewalks which made with the builder by which the have not yet been replaced by ce- latter was to receive his cheque on ment. The expense of repairing these the completion of the work. When is hereby cancelled, with new planks is but trifling, and the eventful day arrived a large crowd 6. Recruit Drill.—All recruits will the condition of many of the streets appeared, and waited in ominous si- parade on Monday evenings, com- makes it absolutely necessary. No- lence. The last brick was laid, and mencing on the 7th inst., at 8 p. m., tably is this the case at the corner the owner presented the cheque to at the Drill Hall, under Company of Belleville and Montreal streets, the builder. Within two minutes the Sergt.-Major Warder, R. C. G. A. which at the time of writing is posi- wall was flat. Three times this oc- 7. Office.—Office will be resumed tively unsafe. Many of the planks curred, and no doubt the lucky con- on Wednesday evenings as heretofore are so unreliable that a person walk- tractor would have been content for at 8:30 p. m. The officer commanding ing at the side of the path will lift the its continuance up to thirty times will be at liberty at 9 p. m. for swear- other end of the plank right above three, but the owner gave in, and the ing in recruits. the level of the rest. There will be right of way for the public was con- 8. Regimental Orders.—For the a bad accident there, and in other ceded. Similarly in all the colleges convenience of all members of the places very soon, and it will be found both at Oxford and Cambridge the regiment, regimental orders will in cheaper to effect temporary repairs gates are locked, and admission can future be posted at the following in such places than have to pay heavy only be obtained by ringing, other- places on Saturdays, in addition to damages for a broken leg. Poetic wise it would be permissible for the being published in the daily papers: justice demands that such fracture public to use the ways through the Johns Bros., grocers, Kings road; be incurred by one of the Aldermen, courts between the various gates as Thomas Redding, grocer, Victoria or by His Worship himself. But alas, their own foot-paths. West; A. Schroeder, grocer, Menzies poetic justice is so seldom meted out There has been much interest street, James Bay; Army and Navy that it is vain to hope for it. aroused from time to time as to how cigar store, Government street. It is said that the habit of paying the Indians of the West Coast have 9. Entertainments in Drill Hall.— calls on New Year's Day is rapidly contrived to hand down from one Regimental associations applying for passing away. It is safe to say that generation to another knowledge de- the use of the Drill Hall for social there were fewer callers this New rived in some inexplicable way. For or other purposes will in future be Year's Day than there were last, and instance, Spanish numerals are in use required to deposit the sum of $20 far less than there were the year be- at the present day in some parts. I with the officer commanding, which fore that. I cannot help thinking heard a curious story this week, from may be used for cleaning and tidying that this is due to two reasons, one a gentleman well known in Victoria up same in default of this being prop- general and the other particular. In society circles. My friend was up erly done in the time specified when the first place we are getting more at Nootka on a recent occasion when permission is granted, practical every year, and therefore he was approached by a priest who 10. Officers' Meeting.—The month- more disinclined to regard one day told him that there was a song which ly meeting of the officers' mess will in the year as above another, with had been handed down from mother be held on Thursday, 17th inst., at the exception of Easter and Christ- to daughter for generations, but that 8:30 p. m., at the Drill Hall. Dress mas, which are religious festivals, and he could make nothing of it. He undress uniform. By order, do not fall within the same category, asked this friend to come and We are more inclined to think that hear it, Which he did. The old wo- a new year begins with every fresh man first sang it, but without giving day, and though in all probability the captain any idea of what it was. the time-honoured custom of welcom- Her daughter then appeared, and af- ing the New Year, either with prayer ter many repetitions the listener or firecrackers, according to disposi- recognised it as the well-known Jac- tion, will probably exist as long as obite air of the '45: "Oh dear, what Th Sanitarium Hotel, whioh is beautifully situated, overlooking tho Uow Itiver and its lovely and romantic valley, is a largo o-story building elegantly fitted with overs* appointinont calculated to bring pleasure and comfort to the tourist or invalid. A private hospital, which, though isolated, is in close proximity to the Sanitarium, is presided over by skilfully trained nurses and is also fitted out with every appliance necossary to a first class institution of its kind. A very commodious bath-house adjoins the hotel, whore Turkish, Russian, plunge, shower and douche baths aro given under medical supervision, with water direct from tho celebrated hot sulphur springs. A first class 1 very in connection so that ridos and drives through tho iiMgnitlcaut scenery may bo en- toyed. Excellent cuisine. Terms: J100 a day upwards. Special rates by week or month. Open all tho year. If you love your wife BUY HER A GAS STOVE It will save her a lot ot extra work and give her time lor other things besides cooking. Cook Yonr Boast, Do Not Boast Your Cook, VICTORIA GAS COMPANY, LIMITED. Mining Exchange. The Country With the Lords. The B. C. Mining Exchange for RacIical Politicians and Radical December is to hand. It is a most newspapers are very much in error valuable number, containing special m thlnk,nS that they can frighten the and exclusive information. The pride «=°ns«vative and moderate portion of of place is given to an illustrated arti- thc nat,on by threatening them with cle by Rosalind Watson Young, M. A., on Prince Rupert, the Western terminus of the G. T. P. This is thc first attempt to give an exhaustive ac the abolition of the House of Lords unless thc Peers say ditto to the House of Commons over all the bills that are sent up to them. Thc coun- count of the birth of a city on Kaien trJ i^iot going to place the whole of the Constitution, and the whole welfare of the Empire, at thc mercy of a single House.—"The Spectator." (Sgd.) W. RIDGWAY-WILSON, Capt.-Adjutant, Fifth Regt., C. A. LIFE AD* EMBLEM OF A DAT. Island and is intensely interesting. There is an article by the correspondent of the Exchange on recent devel- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ opments on the Rossland Mining Camp and a story of Cariboo, past The Rugby Draw. and present, by James Moore, one of From the political point of view the pioneers. In addition thc editor the South African football tour has gives an exhaustive resume of min- probably done as much to bring un- ing conditions throughout the Prov- derstanding to thc two peoples, Brit- incc, and the whole issue is well up to ons and Boers, who arc now destined the high standard recently maintained to live side by side in peace and con- by British Columbia's mining au- cord, as all the polemics of Westmin- thority. A gentleman travelling ln Europe copied the following lines from a tombstone In a graveyard In Llangollen, the celebration of Christmas, I do can the matter be, Johnnies so long Nirth Wales: not think that the actual day itself at the fair." To the intense delight Our life Is but a winter's day- will long continue to be the season of the two women the song was sung Some only breakfast and away. . ,. *, r , . , , ,. , . , .. ... .. . Others to dinner stay, and are well for the fervent expressions of delight, to them several times,- correctly, and fed and the equally fervent wishes for thus it obtained a fresh lease of life, the happiness of total strangers, The song in question was very popu- whose happiness or sorrow will not lar after the battle of Culloden when affect us in the smallest iota. The so many lassies were awaiting news particular reason which I mentioned of the victims of the "Butcher" Cum- above is that so many ladies put out berland, and must have been carried baskets or other receptacles for the over by some sailor who sang it to receiving of their friends' visiting his Indian sweetheart in The oldest man but sups and goes to bed. Large ls his debt who lingers out the day— Who goes the soonest has the least to pay. The confidence of a woman is like the the latter measles—everybody gets it, at least once. American Girl a Bore. The American girl of today between the ages of 15 and 22 is an intolerable bore, self-conscious, ignorant, and concerned chiefly with mat- stcr. There is something of good augury in this draw—something symbolic of fusion and unity.—"The Observer." Disengaged Empire-Builders Probably in no country of the rimonial aspirations. To thc Briton world but Great Britain could it pos- her pertness, which he imagines to sibly happen that three great public be chic, is fascinating and indicative servants like Lord Milner, Lord Cur- of mental brightness, but this effect zon, and Sir Frederick Lugard were •s attributable largely to his own dul- out of harness at the same time. Em- ness. In point of intelligence she is, pi.e-building is not to be recommend- we believe, the equal if jiot the sn- ed in these days, for the more de- perior of her English cousin, but in votion and self-sacrifice a man dis- the choice of lnaguage she is sadly plays, the less gratitude he seems to inferior.—"North American Review." reap.—"Gazette," Pcnang. TBE WEEK, SATURDAY JANUARY 5, 1907. ^^t^^t^iiifiiififififif if . * if A Lady's Letter J w ======= * ^ gy BABETTE. * if if <>jfr'fy$>$fii'fyi?ifififififif Dear Madge,—I am firmly convinced that the sentimental mood which overtakes the majority of people during the first days of the New- Year is nothing more or less than the nemesis of nature following the consumption of much Christmas fare. Apropos of which we had a terrible moment in connection with the plum pudding owing to Great-Aunt Jane declaring that she had swallowed the five-cent piece. After the first shock had subsided and each of us had murmured our congratulations that it was not the thimble instead, she seemed to feel a melancholy satisfaction in the thought that none of us could plume ourselves by this omen on the acquisition of the family millions in the near future. She was so obviously hurt when someone suggested that her " bonne bouche" might have been a fragment of almond that when I discovered the coin ultimately on my own plate. I judiciously smuggled it into the privacy of a b'.g plum and left the dear old lady's innocent faith in her "silver lining " undisturbed. One had thought that the generation of prudes, prunes, and prisms had departed from this progressive planet, but it would seem as if some lingering remnants of the type known as "eminently respectable," still remain in the byways and backwaters of this swiftly hurrying period, as witness an advertisement which graced the columns of a daily paper and ran, " Wanted, as companion, between 22 and 28 years, gentlewoman, sincere, truthful and domesticated is sought. None need apply who cannot be happy without bridge, golf or dogs." Poor, poor companion, who must abjure all natural human and human feelings and be called on to lie and deceive and conceal the feelings and tastes that Iter Maker and Nature gave her—for to declare that any healthy-minded girl can at once be sincere, " truthful," and yet proclaim herself the enemy of animals and outdoor life, is asking too much of common-sense, not to mention credulity. I can imagine such a girl declining the nuts at dessert, but " sneaking" the port later on. "Truthful, sincere," however, I cannot picture the female Uriah Heep who could like and dislike to an employer's order. Leaving such pitiful subjects, let us turn to the eminently pleasant picture presented by Henry Young & Co.'s windows, full of tempting bargains. Laces, belts, gloves, handkerchiefs, silk blouses, underwear, millinery, etc., all selling off at half price. Such snaps have never been known in the history of sales. Some clever person has just invented a wear for the hair that is warranted to be permanent—so goeth gossip—and even renews its undulating allurements when washed, a treatment which usually lias a quite contrary effect. How I wish that some other clever person would invent a permanent smile for frowning faces, a permanent kind word for the captious critic, a permanent courtesy for some of the mannerless people one knows. There would be a fortune in each for students and professors alike, and life would be infinitely more delightful under the effect of these mental undulations. With so many charming children's frocks and suits in our midst these days, I never cease to marvel at the distressing little figures one encounters at children's parties. The secret of the average failure lies, I am convinced, in over-doing thc finery. Most dreadful of all are the so-called party suits for small boys, usually of velvet or velveteen in terrible colors. One has only to glance round a roomful of romping youngsters to realize that those who look best are those whose clothes remain of the simple, well- cut order, which, happily, the everyday garments of most English children are. I have just been introduced to the most charming little tunic for a small boy, made of serge. It has a long body cut rather full so as to pouch slightly over the narrow kid belt, but guiltless of pleating if I except one broad flat pleat down the centre of the front secured on either side by small pearl buttons in sets of three. This is very sensibly carried right up to the throat, a small collar with a silk cord edging turning over at the neck in two slender points. The sleeves are fairly full and neatly finished by box-pleating the material to the necessary size and stitching them flat to the depth of an ordinary cuff. The skirt is set into its band in plain box-p!eats, the hem of which is formed by means of an applied strapping of the serge finished with a cord. There is a tiresome axiom which " they" tell to the effect that one ought tc ilo one thing at a time and do it well, but like most of the things upon which " they " have opinions, it is becoming beautifully obsolete. It is after seeing the numberless lovely things at Campbell & Co.'s that I was once more impressed with the futility of the saying, for though they do not do anything so dull as only one thing at a time, they have certainly triumphed in doing everything well—and a great deal better than merely well. This firm is always wonderfully successful with their blouses and slips, suitable for every possible occasion, and they have just now a more than usually pretty selection. They have an excellent plan of fixing a couple of prices—one for the simple and another for more elaborate slips—and for each of these sums there is to be had an immense variety of different designs, thereby very much simplifying our shopping. Their lace, silk, and crepe de chine blouses are really becoming quite famous, and it is a habit that quickly grows to wend one's way thither whenever we are wanting a new blouse or two. With the diminishing size of our chapeaux comes the growing importance of the coiffure, and with puffs, curls, waves and braids the hair is decidedly the first consideration, and the hat the secondary. I was inveighing against the absurdity of a tiny bow of panne, surmounted by a butterfly, which accounted for one specimen of millinery the other day, when the milliner assured me —and with truth —that with a coiffure sufficiently loose, "on- dule," and decorative, one "could carry anything." To prove it, she posed the wee atom of millinery on her ambient and ample locks, with quite a good result, that would not, however, be possible to any "assisted" less artistically by a clever hairdresser. It must certainly be a good time for these gentry, as the present modes make it impossible for any but a very favoured few to depend alone on the "thatch" tmat Nature gives them. "BABETTE." CAVE PUEILAM ADHAEBENTEM. Men love the fluffy and wholly helpless girl; but, strange to say, sometimes this delightfully clinging and dependent creature develops an alarming amount of will-power after marriage. I am, in fact, Inclined to warn young men to be wary with the poor little helpless thing. —Mrs. Nelsh, ln "M. A. P." Mere men, be warned by my sad fate; Pull many a doleful dirge I've sung Because I chose a "helpless" mate Who "clung. Chaste Crystobel was unalloyed, And ln our courtship days, last spring, We not Infrequently enjoyed A cling; I never dreamed tlie "helpless" sex Was blighted with a biting tongue, As Innocently round our necks We clung. She seemed to me a gift from Heav- en—till those fatal wedding-rings; For now she never, never, never clings. And I?—I'm pecked Instead of kissed! With jeer and leer and sneer I'm stung. (She has a most antagonistic lung. Ye bachelors, be very wise, Avoid "the helpless, fluffy thing," And push away the girl who tries To cling. Ye peaches of the budding type, Flirt, frolic, frisk, and have your fling, But when mature and really ripe, Don't "cling." —The Bellman. "Is that the way you. wear your belt?" said the captain on parade to one of his men. "I'll send you my servant girl to help you to dress." "Don't trouble, sir," replied Tommy, politely. "I walk out with 'er nearly every night!" Chinese- made bkirts ^Overalls MUST GO] r^^B\^ w Will nfa/,.iM UNION-MADE »RN BRAND BUTTING AHEAD. COAL J. KINGHAM & CO., Victoria Agents for the Nanaimo Collieries. New Wellington Coal. The best household coal in the marke al current rates. Anthracite coal for sale. 34 Broad Street. Phone 647 VICTORIA The Taylor Mill Co. Untiled. All kinds of Building Material, LUMBER sasH DOORS TELEPHONE 564 North Government St., Victoria Leive Your Baggage Checks at the Pacific Transfer Co'y No. 4 FORT ST. VICTORIA Phone 249. A. E, KENT, Proprietor Too Generous. "Now, here's tuppence for you, my man," said the benevolent old lady, "but mind, now, don't spend it in drink." "No, mum, never! Would you advise me to buy a suit of winter clo's, or take a trip to Monte Carlo?" A New Wine. The Deputy Administrator of Rhodesia was entertained at a mining camp where the whiskey had run short. His tumbler was filled with a white liquid, the scent of which seemed familiar to him. He asked what it was. "Well, sir," answered the spokesman of the camp, "we couldn't get any whiskey, but we've found a nice light wine called Maraschino." A Great Convenience Gentlemen living in the country frequently have difficulty in obtaining the articles of dress to which they have been accustomed. For instance, Burberry's Equipede and Shooting Coats, so famous throughout England, or Lincoln Bennett's Hats and Caps. Then, too, a man who has been used to wearing Fox's Puttees can never accommodate himself to ordinary makes. What country gentleman does not often wonder where he can secure R. Atkinson's Royal Irish Poplin Ties, or the "Empire" Linen Mesh Underwear (guaranteed every thread pure linen). Then, too, Cartwright & Warner's Underwear, Dent's Gloves, perfect fitting Riding Breeches, etc., are often difficult to procure. 4 To all in this predicament the news that E. Chapman, Davis Chambers, Vancouver, B. C, handles all the above named goods and will fill orders for any of them by return mail, will prove very welcome. Write to this Exclusive Men's Outfitter for prices and particulars. JOHN COOPER Taxidermist and Pur Dresser Mounting Large Game Heads a Specialty. 826 PENDER STREET, VANCOUVER. His Funeral. He was very old and very disagreeable, and he glared across the bridge table at the youngster who was playing out hearts when he should have led spades. At last the old curmudgeon could stand it no longer. "D n it, you young fool,' he snarled; "haven't you got a black suit?" The youngster smiled placidly before he made answer. "Yes, I have," he said, "but I'm keeping it for your funeral." The Trickster. A six-year-old youngster, on being asked at school what instructions were given to Moses when going to the land of Egypt, said: "Take Aaron with you to do the talking, and you do the tricks." Evidently he had been to a music hall. Another Washington. A certain magistrate in West Africa was trying a boy for ill-treating a dog. He told his interpreter to tell the boy if he spoke the truth he would not be hard on him. The hoy said something. The interpreter hesitated, so was asked: "What did he say?" "Please, sir, he said the last time he told you the truth you flogged him." HOLLY TREES Prices from 25 cents to $5.00, according to size. Write for seed and tree catalog. JAY & CO. VICTORIA, B. C. Go to FRASER'S Drug Store and see the latest Perfumes Phone 542 d0=32 Government St. M. J. HENRY'S NURSERIES and SEED HOUSES VANCOUVER, B. C. Headquarters for Pacific Coast grown Garden, Field and Flower Seeds for Spring planting. A large stock of home grown Fruit and Ornamental Trees now matured for the Spring trade. No expense, loss or delay of fumigation or inspection. We do business on our own grounds —no rent to pay—and are prepared lo meet all competition. Let me price your list before placing your order. Greenhouse plants, floral work, bee supplies, fruit packages, fertilizers, spraying material, etc. Catalogue free. M. J. HENRY 3010 Westminster Road, Vancouver The B. C. Assay & Chemical Supply Company, Ltd. Importers and Dealers in Assayers' and Chemists' Supplies 513 Pender St. VANCOUVER, B. C. EMPIRE TYPEWRITER The Perfect Typewriter should have as few parts as possible. In this age we avoid complicated machinery, and simplicity is the rule in mechanical engineering if we wish to avoid after trouble. The straight from the shoulder direct stroke of the typebar in the Empire is absolutely covered by patents, and just here is the great advantage this machine has over all others. The Empire is the only perfect visible writing machine. It is the only one made in Canada as well as in the United A ,-. States. Thc price is \(\() In buying an Empire you not only secure a stronger and better machine but you save in the first instance $65 cash, plus 6 per cent interest on this for five to ten years, plus the cost of repairs required by the more complicated construction of other machines. General B. C. Agents, the— THOMSON STATIONERY CO 325 Hastings St. VANCOUVEE, B. C. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1Q07. OLLA PODRIDA They say a woman's aim is poor. It is only natural, after all, that she should find herself at a man's feet when she has thrown herself at his head. r The Wrong Shades. A few years ago the uniform bonnet of Stevens College for young women was exchanged for the conventional black mortar-board. The change was the direct—if somewhat delayed—outgrowth of a scene between the president of the institution and one of the girls in the junior class, the handsomest girl in school. The bonnet, contrived in accordance with a Puritanical desire to "mortify the flesh," was not only atrocious in shape, but was the most impossible combination of dark green and light blue. To Miss Matthews's brunette type of beauty it was absolutely fatal. As a lower-class-woman, she could discriminate in the choice of her attire for the street. When she reached the rank of jnuior, she must wear the uniform bonnet or forego all class honors. Both of these she refused to do. She was called up before the entire * school and faculty at chapel, to be made a terrifying example to other insubordinate students. The president demanded of her why she refused to wear the time-established bonnet. "Because it is brutally hideous— green and blue!" she retorted. "Have a care how you set yourself up as a critic of the Almighty," the president thundered. "The Lord combines green and blue everywhere in nature. It is manifestly His chosen color combination." "Yes," the girl said witheringly, "the Lord knows how." Unconscious Irony. A New England man says that one night last winter when the thermometer fell below zero, his wife expressed her concern for the new Swedish maid who had an unheated room. "Elza," said she to the girl, remembering the good old custom of her youth, "as it is bitterly cold to-night, you'd better take a flatiron to bed with you." "Yes, m'm," said Elza, in mild and expressionless assent. In the morning the girl was asked how she had passed the night. With a sigh, she replied: "Wall, m'm, I gat the irron most varm before morning." The boy who married the spinster of seventy-eight last week asked that "Rock of Ages" might replace "Oh I Perfect Love" as the wedding hymn. "Is that lady with you, sir?" asked the polite showwalker. "Alas, yes!" groaned the enslaved husband. "She's been with me ten years, five months, and two days I" FAXLTOE. She Talked Too Much. A lady I knew once went in to dinner with a Chinese diplomat. She made the most heroic efforts at conversation. No subject interested John; he wanted to eat his dinner in peace Having tried every topic from birds'- nest soup to Confucius, my friend asked (they were at the ices by this time): "Do you like the American women?" "Melican woman big foolee; too much talkee," was the answer. After this John finished his dinner without interruption.—Selected. Auntie's Memory. An old coloured woman down in Alabama was reported to be of great age, and was extremely proud of the distinction. The proprietor of a museum, on hearing of her, sent one of his agents to make an investigation, as she would be a valuable acquisition to his museum. The agent plied her with questions regarding her age. He asked her: , "Auntie, do you remember George Washington?" . "Does I remember George Washington? Laws a massy, mistah, I reckon I does, for I done nussed him when he was a chile." "Well, I suppose you remember the Revolutionary War?" "Yes, indeed, I does, honey. I stood dar lots of times an' seen de bullets flyin' round as thick as hailstones." "Well, auntie, now about the fall of the Roman Empire? Do you recollect anything about that?" "De fact is, honey, I was pretty young about dat time, but I does 'member, now you speaks ob it, dat I did hear de white folks tell 'bout hearing som'pin' drop 'bout dat time." It Is to Smile. To live too fast is also to die too fast. Prospective heirs are usually glad to wear dead men's shoes. The worker with the most sand usually is the first to raise the dust. To lose one's head is often the immediate preface to losing one's feet. If some of your china has been in the family for years, you probably wash your own dishes. When the poor young man finds a rich better half, he also is apt to find better quarters. The" song of the nightingales may be so mournful because morning after morning they find their bills all over dew. By H. E. Clarke. Let my head lie quiet here upon your shoulder, Once, once more; Dead desires are round us, round us dead hopes moulder— All is o'er. We were young, and strong, dear, stout and hopeful-hearted, Who could know What dark future lay before us when we started, Long ago? When we two joined hands, dear, in our life's bright morning, Heard the call, Gladly rushed to join the strife, supine- ness scorning; Over all. Saw Hope's sunrise gleaming glorious and golden, Knew no fear Though beside us Failure, marching un- beholden, Was so near. Now we know the secret—fight by failure ended, Final fall; Nothing good or great, dear, nothing grand or splendid In it all. , Youth's bright morning passes, and for all its blossom, Fruit is none; Now my head lies quiet on your white bosom, All is done. And the haze is thickening round us, making dimmer The bare room, Lighted only by the charcoal's lurid glimmer In the gloom. To that brazier's glimmer hath the glory dwindled, Fallen far, Lo, the light whereat our hearts' high hope was kindled, So, our star. God-sent star we deemed lt, sent to cheer and speed us, Guide and save, When 'twas but a pale corpse-candle, lit to lead us To the grave. Some will blame Fate's harshness, some our own demerit— Shall we know? Shall we feel It, shall we care for it, or hear it, Where we go? Some will mock us crazed, and some will curse us craven, Let them He. Shall they mar the perfect quiet of heaven With their cry? Though it rent high heaven, though the earth were shaken And the deep— Lo, not all the tumult there should ever waken One from sleep. Need we say farewell, dear—we, who go together, Hand In hand, Through the night and darkness and the winter weather, To Death's land? Nay, but cheek by cheek, love, as ln nights past over, Breast to breast, We two gladly enter, clasping one another, Into rest. CAMPBELLS SALE Will Commence Wednesday, Jan'y 2 When the largest and most exclusive selection of this season's hand- tailored coats, skirts, costumes and raincoats, neckwear, underwear, hosiery, belts^etc., supplemented by many special purchases of choice samples will be offered at very considerably reduced prices. THE LADIES' ST0RE Promis Block, Government St., Victoria. J Just This Difference THERE IS just this difference between B. & K. Rolled Oats and all others. Oats milled in the B. & K. way are the pur= est and most nourishing on the American continent, as is abundantly proven by the recent report of the Inland Revenue Department—see official Bulletin No. 127. This superiorit arises from the fact that they are milled by the B.& IC process entirely from the finest white oats in the world, and are delivered to your grocer fresh and sweet every day. They are the National Oats and are building up a great nation, B K 19W THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1907. The Week A Provincial Review and Magazine, pub- ...... lished every.Saturday by %HE WEEK" PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED. Offlcea: 88% Government Street. .Victoria, B.C. Rm. 14, McKinnon Blk. .Vancouver, B.C. W. BLAKEMORE..Manager and Editor The Influence of Straws. By BOHEMIAN. I fear that I could contribute nothing, new to a disquisition on the New Year. Such ideas as 1 could express have been better expressed by thousands of writers before me. Such ideas as would be either original or fresh arc inexpressible, at any rate in the columns of The Week, r Moralising on the subject of the New Year' is very much overdone, and my popular colleague, who writes on'frivol- ities, probably touches the keynote of the situation in the first paragraph of her letter in current issue.. >I,'will, however, make a slight contribution to the literature of the season'without any special reference to good resolutions, or turning over a new leaf. As a matter of fact, people never do turn over a new leaf, they merely turn down the corner, read on a few pages and then turn it up again, by: which time they have forgotten why it was ■ ever turned down. In a very interesting book which I 1 recently read, I came across a sen- ; tence which impressed me, and which refuses to be forgotten. I think it occurs in Robert Chambers' "Fighting Chance" and runs: "I am a great believer in the power of thing's unsaid." A great truth lies hidden in this pregnant sentence. Many a man has found to his cost that the utterance of a word, which had best been left unspoken, has shattered his dream of happiness. Many a delicate relationship, sustained only by the exercise of the utmost restraint and skill, has been suddenly termin- | ated as the result of an impatience which was not content with express- • ing its sentiments without the vulgar use of words. I know there is much to be said on this other side. Speiech is the signal of independence, the expression of frankness and sincerity, nature's medium for the conveyance ";■ of unquestionable meanings. But, the ■ spoken word is irrevocable, and un- I der many conditions is only justified I when absolute certainty as to the I result can be predicted. Where the [ feelings, the thoughts, the wishes, the I hopes have been expressed in a thou- I sand acts of service and considera- I tion the spoken word can add noth- '- ing of force or effect. Then crops up. the question iff tiie, ':. influence of straws. The flotsam Hung ' into the stream, so light that it makes' I no apparent impression and is car- I ried down by the torrent which bears ': it; yet never lost. So that one spoken I word has gone on the records and a can never be erased; it stands for I what it means. It may be forgotten ," for years, but the fact it represents I will have to be confronted again some ? day. Whether it.be an avowal, a denunciation, a condemnation, or an admission. There are things in every man's I life which hc hides from his fellows, m and even from those who know him iff best, and love him most. :*'> "Not ,e;en the dearest heart, and next bur own g Knows half thc.reasons why we smile I Sr3s1gh;"~J* As long as humanity is frail, it is p best that we should keep to put-*] "" selves a knowledge of those thoughts and actions which, if declared, would pain others. This is not a plea for secrctivencss, but for caution, Even confession becomes a selfish luxury penitentially indulged in for thc purpose of securing absolution, when we purchase that absolution at the cost ,., of another's grief. To us the avowal fa or confession may appear trivial; we' I may even argue ourselves into the ~ belief that it is a confidence which is S due, but too often it is made to case §| the conscience of the speaker, and ^'although:only a straw, it-may divert the whole current of the life into which' it is dropped. But if a word of caution is in season as to what should be left unsaid, it is just as important to remember that there are some words which inust be spoken. They are .the words which clear up misunderstandings, which remove the element of doubt from human relationships which nail one's colours to the mast, as wlip should declare "I have said it, and I mean it, and I will never take it back." This spoken word is a strong one and is demanded .at times in. the interests of justice and fair-play. There ■ are ■not many friends whose natures are so attuned to each other that they vibrate in unison and produce a perfect accord. To such language is scarcely a necessity, although it may be luxury, and it is sometimes hard to deny oneself the inexpressible , pleasure, of speech which does not add to, but only confirms .sentient, impressions. But for the vast majority speech is the only intelligent vehicle of cpmmunication,. and without Its aid few definite meanings can be. conveyed, Here .speech becomes a' duty; it may convey' reproof, and if .reproof is-.,needed, tp-.; withhold it is to pass an error, which may be fraught with serious conser quertces. One' often hears the ex-' pression, 'Well,, you never told me so," and although the intent may have been half .guessed, the argument is unanswerable. A safe rule is that when any- important issue is at stake, whether of conduct Or creed, the meaning must be, made clear, and if to do this demands the spoken word, it, cannot honestly- be withheld; It may be a straw, especially after all that has gone before, but it is also a make-weight. I have touched only on the influence of straws of speech, and yet they may turn the current of a life. I should like to say a word oil the influence of straws of conduct. The little things which we put off doing, and which neither the doing nor the leaving undone involves any moral turpitude, but which may have an influence far-reaching, and either disastrous or beneficent. Instead of arguing this point I will illustrate it by an incident, the moral of which is so obvious that it need not be pointed. A few years ago, in the city of Montreal, I was awakened in the .middle of the night by the terrified shrieking of a woman. Leaping to the window, and opening it, I saw her in the street below, frantically waving her arms,-and shouting "Help, help!" I yelled at the top of my voice, "What is the matter?" Ai soon Ss she saty nie, she, "implored me to hurry down and help, for her house was on fire. Meanwhile she disappeared up the;.street, still shouting. I hurriedly dressed, and by this time .the sky was lit up with tlie glare of a fire. One minute's : ruii brought "me to the house; it "was a large one standing in the park, inhabited by one of Montreal's leading merchants. A large crowd of people- had gathered and the firemen were playing upon the building which was doomed. Flames were bursting through, the windows and the roof, only.one wing of the house was not burning, but the whole was enveloped in thick smoke. Knowing the inmates very well, I pushed my way through the crowd; and my first inquiry was for the safety of the children, of which there were three. I was told that they had been carried out, and that there was no one now in the building. Just then their mother rushed up from her frenzied tramp, and seeing me, seized me by the arm, and made thc most piteous appeal. "For God's sake try to get my letters." "What letters?" I asked. • ; "Oli," said she, "they are private letters,- a bundle of them. I keep them between the mattresses on my bed, and if he gets hold of thein there will be murder."' I pointed out the impossibility of anyone entering the building, but her faith in the Montreal fire brigade was very great, for she persisted,that they would certainly extinguish the fire, and the wing of the building in which her room was would be saved. It was foolish,.but I thought I saw the same danger that she, did. The fire was already subsiding', and an attempt was being made to enter the unburnt- "wing, and carry ..dirt the furniture and valuables. I dipped a woollen: shawl in?abucket of witer, and wound it round my >head;and shoulders. She pointed out the room, which was immediately over the;side entrance, and I dived into the sntbke It was next to impossible to breathe, but I did manage to reach the landing and force my way into the rpom| I immediately closed /the; door and smashed the window, wth? the result that in less than a; minute it 'Was clear enough to see.' I fumbled to the bed, pushed my arm between the mattresses and found the precious bundle of letters, tied together with pink ribbon, and perfumed with' a sachet. There must have been fifty of them at least. I stuffed them into my pocket, and seizing a jewellery case which stood on the dressing- table, made my escape, but ;-hot through the door, for by this time the firemen's ladder had been reared to the window, and to cover my mission -L-'assisted to pass out quite' a lot of valuables, but nothing so valuable , to. that foolish woman as ithe bundle of letters, which I presently burnt in the stove with her full consent. I said I would not point the moral, neither will I, but it profoundly impressed me as an excellent illustration of' the influence of straws, aiid inter alia increased my gratification at being able to sign my name, iiot as Benedict but BOHEMIAN; Reviews. "Life on the Uplands," by J. D. Freeman, is a remarkable production in several respects. On reading the title one would naturally expect to find something "breezy" in the book. As a matter of fact it is a laboured, prosy and somewhat pedantic commentary on the Twenty-third Psalm. It contains nine chapters, each of which is headed by one of the verses of that well known psalm. In these chapters and between them, in a more or less promiscuous manner is sandwiched a humber of verses trom well known hymns, ranging from "Leader of Faithful Souls, and Guide" to "Forever With the Lord." A careful reading has failed to reveal any new thoughts, and this absence of freshness extends to the diction and phraseology. There is an extensive use of adjectives, strangely out, of keeping with what should be a "meditation." A fair specimen of the style may be gathered from the concluding paragraph, which is quoted in „ex- tenso: "The song ends with .this grand finale. And the end crowns all. Like a diamond smitted by a shaft of sunlight, the whole psalm leaps into sparkling splendour in the glory of its last triumphant words. Strike out these words, and the diamond immediately deteriorates into common carbon, dull and opaque. It is this grand 'forever' of the sweet-relationship betwfeen .God and the soul that sets each linelahd word of the psalm to music. It is this gYand 'forever' that gives meaning and magnitude to human life? It is this grand 'forever' that makes it worth while to live and love and labor. Blot out this effulgent word and you tear the sun and moon from the firmament of the soul. If there is nothing fctf us beyond the little fragment of years spent here is this time-life, does it matter so very much how we live? Shall man who stands at nature's apex, find,himself at .last her pt^ey? Why should we love,' if all we^ove and love itself must perish? Why should we labour, if, all the frujt: of labour must end in dust and asjies? Sh.lH we write Iliads, on rose-leaves, paint Sistine Madonnas on tissue-paper, or. carve Apollo Belvideres in wax? (Sic) . It scarcely, would?: be worth while. But to live and love and serve and suffer and achieve in view of that 'forever' makes ;jt a glorious*.thing..to.hoyq been bora a human sou!.'" "Life on the Uplands," by JohW D. Freeman. Published by William Briggs, Toronto; -.; . THE RIGHT TIME THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME TO THANK YOU FOR PAST FAVORS AND EXPRESS THE HOPE THAT WE SHALL MERIT A CONTINUANCE OF YOUR PATRONAGE BY THE GREAT PREPARATIONS WE HAVE MADE FOR 1907. AS AN OPENING DISPLAY YOU WILL FIND IN OUR WINDOWS A SPLENDID COLLECTION OF CLOCKS AND TIMEPIECES FROM THE MOST NOTED MAKERS, AT PRICES RANGING FROM $1.00 UP; GUARANTEED TO TELL YOU THE RIGHT TIME. CHALLONER & MITCHELL THE JEWELLERS 47 AND 49 GOVERNMENT STREET, VICTORIA Want Comfort When Driving? IF SO, USE LEHMAN'S CARRIAGE AUTOMOBILE and SLEIGH HEATERS You can avoid winter discomforts and make your driving a pleasure while out in the cold by heating your carriage, automobile, wagon or sleigh with a celebrated ■ LEHHAN HEATER They burn Lehman coal, from which there is no smoke, smell nor danger of fire. They can be operated at a cost of 2 cents a day. Physicians, motorists and farmers everywhere use and recommend them, and they are making many friends; 350,000 Lehman xieaters are in actual use, which alone speaks as to their merits. Write for circular telling about them, mentioning The Week, to ' ? THE SOLE AGENTS E.G. PRIOR & 60.. Ld. Hardware, Iron and Steel Merchants, 123 Government Street, Victoria, B. e. Also at Vancouver, Kamloops and Vernon. J THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JANU*\RY 5, 1907 if ' * # Short Story * *"■ i ififififififififififififif Dorothy Encircled. (By H. R. Cornall.) (Written for The Week.) Mrs. Molyneux took a second bite at her piece of cake, and then suddenly choked. "Well,: of all the scandalous . . Dear mel I can scarcely believe my eyes." And unable for the moment to control her agitation, she continued to. look at Dorothy Howard with a perturbed and astonished gaze. It was her mother's "At Home" day, and Dorothy's duty on these occasions to hand around the cake- basket and "learn to be polite"—a duty she performed with so much grace that Mrs. Molyneux had herself just commended her. "Thank you, dear Dorothy. How nicely you do wait upon me." What a picture of childish innocence and dainty beauty Dorothy made! Her hair, black and glossy, hung about a brow that was as.clear and open as the day. Her round, grey, diamond-bright eyes had no tale to tell of subterfuge, or deceit. And with her bright expression and noiseless footstep, she made up a combination so ethereal and unreal, that one felt inclined to pinch her to see if this being in the robe of whiteness was really a little girl, and not. some heavenly visitant or wayward elf from Fairyland. This was the little girl at whom Mrs. Molyneux was now looking with an expression that meant no less than disgust and horrified surprise. Indeed so great was her discomposure that it was some time before she could collect her thoughts, and with politely placid exterior, resume her conversation with Mrs. Howard at the point at which it had broken off. " And, as I was saying, Isabelle, there can be no doubt that these people are distincly 'shoppy.' Personally, I shall not take the lead in calling on them, but if you would care to do so, I " Mrs. Howard, however, was not to be hoodwinked. She had, noticed her guest's sudden seizure and was determined to know what had caused her nose to turn red, her face blue and her eyes green. "What could it be?" she kept asking herself, while her visitor, having seen what she had seen was herself holding inward converse: "Can it be true? Scarcely so indeed! It would be really too much. And yet— didn't she see it? Didn't she recognise it?" Then, having eaten her second piece of cake, she put on her most ingratiating smile, and asked Dorothy for a third. "Thank you, Dorothy dear, I'll take another piece." And at once her. needs were met by the attentive little maiden. All unsuspectingly Dorothy stood before Mrs. Molyneux, and all unsuspectingly she betrayed herself. "What on earth is wrong with the child," cried Mrs. Howard to herself, "to give that woman such fits?" And wondering whether Dorothy's hair, nails or stockings were not at their best, she said aloud: "No, I shan't call on them, Fanny. We'll let the Vicar's wife call, and then we can find out from her whether they are presentable and what they are like, and if " These two ladies—Mrs. Molyneux and Mrs. Howard, as you must know, were rival candidates for pre-eminence in the little town of Cedar Bay, where they; both condescended to live, and great was the social battle between them, since both were little women, both very impetuous and both cultivated what they called a sense of proper pride. Mrs. Molyneux's claim to priority chiefly rested on the fact that she had —ancestors, and her husband, money. She could trace her way back through five generations of cultured progenitors to the second cousin of an English Earl; and could gratify any ex pensive fancy she liked nor look twice at the bill. Mrs. Howard, on her side, could claim a sister who had married an Italian Marquis, two brothers and a cousin who had distinguished themselves in the war, and an Episcopalian Bishop for an uncle; and she considered that Mr. Molyneux's profession as a stock-broker so' far inferior to Mr. Howard's (who was a literary person) that Mrs. Molyneux's pretentions in Cedar Bay were nothing less than ridiculous. Meanwhile they called each other "dear Fanny" and "dear Isabelle," and kissed each other on the cheek professing eternal friendship, while, all the time, in their, hearts they nourished a mutual hatred and lived to score off each other. Each was ever anxious to discredit the other, and to point out transgressions either in matters of social etiquette, household arrangements or in the children's upbringing to her rival's undoing. And each lived in the hope that some day she would be able to give the other her death-blow, and thenceforth reign undisputedly Queen of the Chosen . Few in the aristocratic purlieus of Cedar Bay. When Mrs. Molyneux observed what she had observed, the realisation of it began to trouble her, to worry her. She had always thought that Dorothy, like her mother, was not quite what she should be in more ways than one, and now she knew it. "Aren't you feeling well, Fanny dear?" asked Mrs. Howard sweetly— over-sweetly. "Perhaps you'd like the window open." "No, it's not that, but ... I feel I must speak: it's Dorothy." "Oh, indeed," said Mrs. Howard icily. "What's wrong with Dorothy?" "She's wearing my three hundred dollar ring that Pierce bought me last anniversary of our wedding. I lost it a fortnight ago, and—Dorothy has it." "I am sure you are mistaken, Mrs. Molyneux. Whatever rings Dorothy may wear are things of lio value. Just trinkets." "No value, indeed! I consider a three hundred dollar diamond ring rather more than a trinket." "You mean to insinuate " "No, Mrs. Howard, I never insinuate. I am sure it is my ring. Come to me, Dorothy dear." "No," interposed her mother. "Come to me. Come to your mother, Dorothy." Little Dorothy looked from one to the other, and then moved slowly towards her mother. But her mother did not immediately examine the child's fingers. "I assure you you must be mistaken,. Mrs. Molyneux. My little girl is not in the habit of wearing rings that dort't belong to her." "All the same it's strange." "If it's true," added Mrs. Howard. "Oh, it's true enough as you may see, if you will only look what she is wearing." "Come here, Dorothy," said her mother again, for Dorothy had retired out of sight behind the ottoman, and, with burning cheeks and tearful eyes, was brooding over the fatal circlet. "I suppose she found it somewhere. Children have very sharp eyes. Take it off, Dorothy, and give it to me." Dorothy obeyed. Mrs. Howard held it up. "No, I don't know whose it is," she exclaimed, as if addressing herself. "It is mine." said Mrs. Molyneux. "Then if it is yours," with great stress on the "if," "perhaps you will take it away with you. I don't like the responsibility of keeping other people's jewellery. Dorothy, take it to Mrs. Molyneux." Mrs. Molyneux had risen. "Of course I don't accuse Dorothy of thieving." "I should hope not, indeed." "But all the same it's very strange." And with a society hand-shake the visitor left. Then it was Dorothy's turn. "Dorothy, you naughty girl, where did you get that ring from?" "I didn't get it, mother," "Silly, of course you got it from somewhere. Else how could you be wearing it? Look at me, Dorothy . . . Dorothy, you stole it." "I didn't mother.? "Yes, you did! Now, be a good girl, and confess you stole it. It was when you were there to tea last week, and you went into Mrs. Molyneux's bedroom and stole it. You saw it was nice and pretty and you lifted it up and tried it on and then you stole it." "No, I didn't, mother." "Then how did you get it?" "I can't tell, mother." "You must, Dorothy, or I'll whip you." "No, don't hit me, mother." "Then tell me where you got it. Did you find it?" "No-o-o." "Then how did you.get it? Did some one give it you?" Silence. "Dorothy, you're a naughty, bad, wicked girl, and you shall be locked up in your room till you tell me. It will be cold and dark, and you shan't have any dinner, and you'll stay there till you tell." So Dorothy, weeping bitter tears, was dragged upstairs, and locked into a cold and cheerless room to think over her sins. Two hours later her mother went up and inquired at the door. "Dorothy, are you there? Tell mother where you got that ring?" But there was no answer. At dinner-time her mother revisited her again. "Now, Dorothy, will you tell?" "No," was the murmured reply. "Then cook shall bring up some bread and water, and that'll all you will get." The next morning a big bearded man went to her bedroom door before she had awakened. "Daddy, daddy," she cried excitedly, and jumped up to kiss him. "Dorothy," he said gravely, restraining her. "I hear you have been a naughty girl. Will you tell daddy where you got that ring?" Dorothy loved her father and hated nothing more than to offend him or lose his affection. So in spite of vows and promises, she cried: "Oh, daddy, Rowland gave it me." "What, Rowland Molyneux? The little rascal! What did he give it you for?" "Well, daddy, Rowland and I are engaged to be married, and he gave me a ring because they always have a ring; and I may have it back again, mayn't I, daddy?" "Well, that is a joke!" laughed her father. "Mother, what do you think of that? Dorothy is engaged." "To whom?" asked her mother, appearing at that moment. "To Rowland Molyneux, and it was he that gave her the ring, lt was their engagement ring, ha-ha! Where do you intend to live, Dorothy?" "In Russia, and we want you and mother to come over for the weekend." " All the way to Russia for a weekend visit. Well, that's a prime joke. But you'll want money, dear, to start house-keeping. Where do you propose to get that?" " Oh, Rowland's got lots. He's got fifteen dollars in the Savings Bank. But you'll consent to it, won't you, father? Rowland wants to know whether you'll consent." "Well, you're rather young yet, and I think you're rather fanciful. Wasn't it only last year you were engaged to Bernard Trent?" " Yes, Daddy, but Bernard changed his mind. He says he wants more than one wife, so he's going to live in Turkey and have lots. And besides Rowland fought him for me and punched his head. And, oh Daddy, Rowland's going to write to the doctor and ask him to send us a dear little tiny wee baby boy." " But don't you know, little diamond-eyes, that the doctors aren't allowed to supply anyone except they are twenty-one years of age, and can say the alphabet backwards thirty times running without a mistake." "Oh, Daddy, what a pity! But you'll let us be engaged?" 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" Now get yourself dressed, little lass, and hurry down to breakfast." " But you haven't kissed me, Daddy?" ' "Then here's one—two—three." " Four—five—six," cried she, kissing him back. " And, Dorothy," said her mother adding a cold, politic, maternal kiss, " directly breakfast is over, I want you to put on your hat and jacket and come with me to pay a call." When an Englishman is a genuine gentleman he is a type of humanity whom one may be congratulated upon meeting.—Petit Journal, Paris. w bi rf~HE WteSK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1907 1 greet her here and in Vancouver. The sale of seats opened several days ago, and has progressed fairly well to date. It should, however, be borne in mind by all that not only do first applicants secure the most favorable seats, but those who book early escape the crowding, the vexation, and the necessarily hurried selection that must constitute the lot of late ticket buyers. Hence the advice may be given with a will—reserve seats without delay. The engagement is for Wednesday evening next, and all purses are met in the division of the house, in prices ranging from $l to $3—which, it may be mentioned, is less than a Schumann-Heink concert commands in cities of infinitely larger population and house capacity than Victoria. COMOX TWENTY YEARS AGO. MADAME SCHUMANN-HEINK The Prima Donna at Victoria Theatre Wednesday, January 9, 1907. Schumann-Heink's motherly heart is as much a recognized cause of the world-wide affection enjoyed by this great singer as even her marvelous voice ;f"nd her commanding personality. And she differs, too, from many of the great prima donnas in that she is essentially a domestic, home-loving body, with no affectations, and as considerate and simple in her life as one well could be. As a plain-speaking American would put it, "there are no frills on her." She applies the golden rule in life as do but few. There is a little story just now going the rounds—a fresh story as the incident which forms the text is not yet a fortnight old—which illustrates the very human and essentially womanly side of the songstress' nature. Traveling from Wichita, Kansas, to fill a concert engagement la"st week, she was told, with all the other passengers on the train, the unusual news that in one of the coaches forward, a tiny life had begun, unexpectedly nf course, and under uncommon environments. The great contralto immediately hurried from her drawing room. " Vere is she?" she inquired, and on being given the desired information, at once bustled tn the side of the little mother. She was back again in a moment, and orders came fast and hurriedly. Her own drawing room was to be vacated immediately, so that it might be placed at the disposal of thc mother and the babe. Her maid must hurry to the baggage car and make search for thc trunks for all the soft and dainty apparel to bc found therein. She herself demanded the proud office of nurse, and all that could be done for thc little stranger was the jealous care of Schumann-Heink. When mother and babe slept, Schumann-Heink settled herself contentedly in a scat in one of the day coaches, with strict injunctions to her maid to summon her the instant either of her charges awakened. Then when the train neared the home of the mother, it was Schumann- Heink who insisted upon personally taking charge of everything. The little wayside station was made at four in the morning, and Mme. Schumann-Heink proudly carried the baby from the train to deposit it in the arnis of the waiting and anxious father. When passengers commented upon her thoughtfulness and the trouble she had taken, Schumann-Heink's eyes filled with tears and indigant protest rose to her lips. " Ach, it iss nothings," she said." I lofe babies. I haf had eight of mine own." The motherliness of Schumann- Heink's nature is but one example of the broad and fundamental humanity that makes very much toward her greatness. She sounds the depths of human nature and gives her song message from an understanding heart. Other great artistes may have possessed a vocal equipment equal to her own—though they be few indeed—but no other artiste has yet arisen above the world's firmament of stars who has combined with the vocal equipment, thc corresponding mental and intuitive heart knowledge of thc world, its mystic feeling, and its joy and sorrow. And this comprehension is essential to the development of a world genius. It is this very human quality that pervades the work of Schumann- Heink and makes plain all that she sings even to the least educated musically, that has placed her at the pinnacle of fame. She is not only a great singer, but a great thinker with much human-kindness, and she loves the common, unostentatious joys of the world, and sympathizes with sorrow, great nr trivial, so long as it be genuine. It is a notable thing that one so greatly in demand in thc art centres of the world should be brought to Victoria, and as it is her first visit to British Columbia, and the people nf this province have long desired a visit, it is to be expected as well as hoped that crowded houses will By a Pioneer. Now that Comox is coming before the public eye as a probable field for railway exploitation, these reminiscences from one who spent many years in the district may be read with interest by old residents as well as new arrivals. Mrs. James Robb, who died about seventeen years ago, was the first white woman who landed at Comox. She was a native of England, arriving at this coast in a sailing vessel— I think the "Alpha" or "Robert Lane," which made the long, tedious voyage around the Horn. A number of well known Victorians and Na- naimoites were passengers also, many of these are dead, while others are still living, notably Mrs. Wallace, wife of an ex-postmaster; her sister is Mrs. J. H. Lawson, whose husband was, and perhaps is still, connected with the Hudson's Bay Company, Victoria. Another sister, Mrs. Lawson, is the wife of J. H. Lawson's brother, who occupied a position years ago with the Bank of B. N. A. The latter lady was one of the passengers on the ill-fated "Pacific," which was wrecked off Cape Flattery. Their mother, Mrs. McDonald, since dead, and Henry Short, at one time a leading merchant in Victoria; he also has departed this life, several children surviving him in Victoria. In speaking of the landing of the late Mrs. Robb and family, that very estimable lady often related to the writer thrilling tales of her experiences in the new land, of privation, also fear of the Indians, who in those days were far from civilised; of her first night spent in an Indian lodge on the Comox reserve when she shared the bed of a native woman and her child. Tears would course down her dear old withered cheeks as she told of how the child, becoming fretful in the night, the heartless mother flung it out of the bed on to the floor, and its pitiful cries melting Mrs. Robb's heart, she took the half-perished babe to sleep in her bosom for the remainder of that seemingly never-ending night. Mrs. Robb's family consisted of her husband and three daughters now deceased, and one son, a lad of 18, Mr. W. R. Robb, who resides near the old home at Comox. The eldest daughter remained in Victoria for a time with the family of the late Dr. Ash; coming home later she married David Gordon, at one time M. P. for Nanaimo. She long ago passed to her rest, leaving a family of daughters and one son, Mr. Herschel Gordon, who resides at Nanaimo. Two daughters also survive her, Mrs. Walter Hunter, and Mrs. Albert Planta. The second Miss Robb, afterwards Mrs. J. Blessing, died at Comox and is interred in the English cemetery at Sandwick beside her father, mother and sister-in-law, Mrs. W. R. Robb, who was a sister of the late David Gordon. The youngest daughter, Mrs. George McFar- lane, whose husband once owned the Urquhart farm, lies in the churchyard at Nanaimo beside her sister, Mrs. Gordon. The old Robb home was at one time the little log cabin, now almost a heap of ivy-covered ruins, built on a bluff above the old "iron spring" which is a few yards from the Elk Hotel. The water supply for many years was obtained from this spring. Many a long summer afternoon the dear old lady spent in the little garden surrounding her island home, sitting and gazing at the far-away hills and the long stretch of sea before her, thinking of that other home she had left in old England for the wilderness and forest, without companion of her own sex or race except those members of her family who chanced to be home. One day she was greatly alarmed, more so, as the men were away clearing land for the beautiful fields which are now the glory of "Rosebank" farm. Her terror can better be imagined than described, for approaching the spring at the very foot of the cabin where she stood, sailed a large canoe filled with Comox warriors returning with trophies—a score or more of bleeding skulls—the result of victory in a feud with Cape Mudge Indians whom they had vanquished in battle. They fortunately did not land, just procuring a supply of water from the spring and proceeding on their journey to the Comox reserve near Mr. William Mat- thewson's farm, where the night was spent in celebration of the bloody fight. Mrs. Robb had many interesting relics of the old U. S. gunboat "Sar- anac," which was wrecked in Seymour Narrows over thirty years ago. Wreckage from this ill-fated vessel, such as doors, chairs, silverware, life preservers, was to be seen decorating almost every Indian lodge. In later years H. M. S. "Boxer" made frequent calls at Comox, Dr. Powell and Lieut. Needham visiting the Indians during these trips, the former in the capacity of Indian agent. A remarkable, but kindly, character of early days was the late Joseph Rodello, a close friend of the Robb family. He did much trading with northern Indian villages in a leaky old sloop, which made perilous voyages, but always returned right side up. He held for many years the position of constable, and was never without his cap or badge. Often old Joe was seen trying to coax an inebriated squaw to prison, and if she happened to be perverse or would not go voluntarily, he would wind her hair around his waist and take her there forcibly. At one time his hand was so badly bitten that he was invalided from duty for a long time. He also kept a store in the old Hudson's Bay quarters—once managed by the late Mr. Home. Mrs. Home and family lived at the post which still stands near the roadside in good condition, and is now occupied by J. P. Davis, florist. Several children were born to the Home family there. Mrs. J. Robb's services being always kindly proffered in times of sickness, and she showed the writer many little souvenirs which had been given her by those whom she had assisted or befriended; all of which she prized most highly. To return to the late Joe Rodello. he later owned the block of land, with several cottages, in the vicinity of the R. C. Church, also a building now occupied by Mr. J. B. Holmes as a small store. There were no churches at the bay in those days, and services were held on Sunday afternoons, in a room over the Rodello store, where any clergyman who happened to be in Comox would hold divine worship. There was neither choir nor organ, out the "bay" boasted three singers, all males — bass, baritone and tenor—a choir in themselves. These voices would "lead the toons," and later they were supplemented by the advent of a young girl—the new and first "school ma'am," so called by the ranchers. One warm summer afternoon the male trio were absent. A new minister was in charge who could not sing, the congregation consisted of a respectable rancher who lives near the dyke, and whose ear for music was sadly impaired, a Jewish trader named Meyer, a Mr. Mclnnes, brother of the late Lieutenant-Governor, and the new "school ma'am." The visiting minister was the Rev. Alex. Dunn (now stationed at Whonnock). The reverend gentleman read the opening prayer, and called the Twenty-third Psalm. "Will some one kindly lead the singing?" asked the good man. Not a sound. Again he asked, this time addressing the lady, who declined, but she could not resist a joke, even if it was the Sabbath, and at the expense of the highly respectable rancher whom she declared to the minister was the only one present who "possessed the organ of the soul." "Will you kindly lead the singing?" once again asked the minister. Poor Mr. Meyers' complexion just then could be described as "God's gift to the sight of man—color." "Thank you, sir," said he, "I only play the 'fuddle,' but don't know the 'toons.'" Needless to say the service that day was not choral. During service the rattling of pots and pans would frequently be heard is a room beneath that in which the worshippers sat, and the highly flavoured aroma of fried macaroni, with garlic, would pervade the sacred atmosphere, for old Joe was an Italian and loved his macaroni better than his life. He could also be heard conversing with an imaginary sweetheart whom he hoped one day to possess, but alas! she was never born. Joe was extremely fond of the fair sex, and if by chance a young lady was near, or passing on the road, immediately behind would come Joe driving a sad-looking old grey mare named "Polly." He would drive by at a terrific pace, and after passing would turn suddenly and come back at a gentle trot, pull up, touch his cap very politely, and invite the lady to finish her journey behind "Polly's" long tail and ancient trot. How proud he would look, especially if they happened to pass any of the "young bloods," "who," old Joe would say, "will be teasing me, my Got I my Got! and I will have no peace, my Got I for weeks." And all the time he was as proud as a king and praying that some one would pass and see him driving with the "only girl" at Comox Bay. Poor Joe had a dreadfully red nose, and very scant locks, which he combed over from the back to hide his bald crown, but he had such a heart—stronger than a sword. The girl did not appreciate Joe's attentions, whicli were getting too marked (except on a hot, or else wet day, when she was very tired after a walk of five miles and return from the school house). One warm afternoon he met her as usual near the flats, it was in August, and being more tired than usual, she joyously greeted the approcah of Joe, and after the customary salutations accepted her admirer's hospitality and stepped into the shaky old cart behind "Polly" and beside Joe. Now, Joe always smelled strongly of pomade, highly scented, and olive oil, the former he greased his few remaining locks with, the latter . The heat, with the oily perfume, was not agreeable, and the girl made up her mind to devise some fair or unfair means of getting rid of Joe before she reached the village, where another fear always awaited her, that of being seen by the village gossips driving with a man, and being accused of "flirting"—such a pastime for a school ma'am, indeed! So when the distance was almost covered she dropped her handkerchief over the back of the cart. Joe gallantly stepped out to rescue it, my lady touched "Polly" as she had never been touched, and proceeded on her journey — about ;two miles — alone'. Poor Joe, running wildly behind shrieking to "Polly" to "Whoa," but "Polly" valiantly kept on, and finally reached her destination. Joe, arriving an hour later, discovered her in a paddock, meekly chewing clover, and standing in a mass of unbuckled har- nes, for the girl was not an expert in the harnessing or unharnessing of horses, and had unfastened every buckle, band and strap that had bound "Polly" to the cart. Old Joe died some years later at the Lome Hotel, whither kind hands had borne him during a severe illness, and where he was well cared for until the hour of his death. A. C. tHE WESfc, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1907 11 Tbe Pacific Coast Realty Co., Ltd. Have an exclusive Ust of specially selected ACREAGE, ESTATE and FARM PROPERTIES far sale at prices which will attract purchasers. HOW IS THE TIE TO BUT Victoria Property is the safest and best investment to be found in Real Estate on the Pacific Coast. There will be a 50 PER CEHT. INCREASE IM VALUES IN 1907. You cannot make a mistake in buying Business, Residence, or Acreage Property. Write or call on us for particulars. We can show you how to make money. 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Gold $1.00 Silver i.oo Copper 1.25 Lead 1.35 Iron 1.JO Zinc MO Gold and Silver 1.50 Gold and Copper zoo Gold, Silver and Copper a.50 Gold, Silver and Lead J.*Jo Other metals on application. ; A discount allowed to regular customer*. W.B.Smith ^ir^eriaiUF 35 YATE5 5T PHONE, 892 YMIR Un thriving minlnt; town, situated 18 miles south of Nelson In tho rich mineral district of Went Kon- tenay It is essentially a frce-millinircainp, und there are six HtHmp-mllIs operating in the vicinity—one of them (the Ymir) being the largest In Canada, with lts80s'amps constantly dropping. Tliere are numerous mines in active operation in Ihe camp, and reliable Information is nl- wnys available In Ymir. Waldorf Hotel Headquarters for Mining and Commercial Men. Sample Rooms in Connection. YMIR, B. 6. G. S eCLBMnN. Proprietor. YMIR enjoys every facility for mining operations. Timber and Water are abund- nnt, the roads and trails are In good condition ln the main, and new ones are being opened up. There Is direct railway communication with three smelters, all within fifty miles ol the town. The climate Is congenial and every necessary and luxury nf life can lw secued in the cnmp and at prices that compare favourably with those »f any other district. 12 THE WEEK, SATURDAY JANUARY 5, 1907. FIVE HUNDRED NEW SUITS AND OVERCOATS I '-^.V- )U\'\\['\ AT THE SEMI-READY WARDROBE i Suits, Overcoats, and Raincoats, from $12.00 to $30.00 Trousers $4.00 to $7.00 §§ B. WILLIAMS & CO., Sole Agents lor Semi-Ready Tailoring I and "Salem" Shirts - «' ■ = Yates Street, VICTORIA. 1 BY WIRELESS FROM THE COAST. "Charmer" just arrived frpm V&n- fcbuver after eventful trip lasting twenty-two hours. Anchored at ...Mayne Island to escape snowstorm raging at Ladysmith. Anxious reh- fives sat up all night in freight sheds at Inner Wharf. Amur to the rescue at 8 a. m. A Jonah on board the Charmer in person of Joe Martin. In height of storm passengers frantically implored him to jump overboard, and save the vessel. The Stormy Petrel declined. Capt. Troup has promised to initiate a quicker service next month. *, *, * Arrival of ex-Gov. Mclnnes anxiously awaited by deputation from Whitehorse bearing a "pressing" invitation to open the new dance hall on Feb. 2nd. It is hoped that Mr. J. A. McDonald will chapcrone him. * * * After making several bluffs Martin finally decided not to accept any nomination for forthcoming election. This is considered magnanimous on his part as no nomination was likely to be tendered. The ex-Manitoban is 1 still the champion bluffer; vide the Guardian. * * * Latest news from the Interior indicates uncertainty of Smith Curtis' decision in choice of constituency. Said to be figuring out where he can fall the easiest, whether in the Similkameen or Ymir. The Press Gallery already shuddering at prospect of Hawthornthwaite and Curtis in the Assembly. Adjournment to drill shed suggested in interest of tympanum. * * * Princess Victoria undergoing repairs at Esquimalt. Three rivets already driven; one sky-light repaired; smoke-stack scraped; expected to be in commission again in September. Meanwhile proposed to charter Lome or R. P. Rithet for express Sound service. * * * Linesman just tramped into Victoria from Cape Beale, arriving thoroughly exhausted, no food for two days, trail almost impassable. Brought the welcome information that Hon. William Templeman had written stating that Government about to make inquiries as to requirements for life- saving on West Coast. News created great excitement in Capital City. * * * Telegram from Rossland states that when J. A. Macdonald received news of W. B. Mclnnes re-entering Provincial politics he went "as white as a sheet," but declared his determination to cling to the leadership. As result of subsequent meeting of excited and indignant Liberals held in Vancouver Boss Kelly wired for his resignation. The demand came "as a bolt from the blue." A wireless from Prince Rupert announces that the G. T. P. are having the whole of their land at the terminus, which is not required for railway purposes, surveyed for peach orchards. The subdivisions are in acre lots which will be put on the market at $1,000 each. The report is denied by Mr. Russell, the G. T. P. agent, but it is believed there is something in it. * * * A Cumberland dispatch states that I J. B. Bennett has been granted two months' leave of absence from school duties to fight the battle of the Liberal party in the forthcoming campaign, with Klondike Sloan as backer. The odds are that Bennett's career as a pedagogue has closed. * * * Manager Ricketts in receipt of telegram from John Griffith, "America's greatest tragedian," announcing that he has commenced libel action against dramatic critic of Colonist for damning his representation of Richard III. "with faint praise." Griffith threatens another infliction next sea- Son when he will play Caliban in "The Tempest." A Great Hatch. England v. Springboks. Those who prate of the decadence of English Rugby football should have been present at the Crystal Palace on Saturday and witnessed the plucky manner in which the Englishmen, after being outplayed and outmanoeuvred in the early stages of the game, pulled themselves together and shared the honours and the points in a memorable contest. One try each was the final score. For the first twenty minutes the game was practically a repetition of what was witnessed in the match with the All Blacks at the same enclosure twelve months ago. The ball was rarely out of the English "twenty- five," and with Jackson and Dobbin continually getting it out to their three-quarters, a South African score always appeared imminent. On a dry ground the probability is that the Springboks would have scored more than once during that period, but with the ball as elusive and difficult to hold as a piece of ice, fum- blings were frequent. But if thc greasy ball militated against the accuracy of the Springboks' passing, it was directly responsible for their score. Jackett, the English full-back, failed to field the ball properly from a huge punt, and before he could get in his kick the Springboks' forwards bowled him over like a ninepin. In the scramble that ensued Millar dashed across the line and put the South Africans three points to the good. This try, however, proved to be the turning point of the game. The English forwards evidently realised that they were literally playing into their opponents' hands by allowing a pack of more scientific scrum workers than they were themselves to control the ball. A tentative loose rush showed them their opponents' weakness. Cleverer the Springboks might be in the pack, but when it came to the open the Englishmen fairly ran them off their legs. The interval arrived with the Springboks leading by a try to nothing. In the second half the English forwards took the game in their own hands and went right through with the ball in a style which dwellers of the South are very seldom privileged to witness. The highest tribute that can be paid to their excellence lies in the fact that it is almost impossible to single. one out for special mention. The eight were perfect as a combination. The only unfortunate incident in a most honestly, although strenuously, contested game occurred soon after the start of the second half. W. S. Morkel, one fo the Springboks' forwards, being so badly injured that he had to be carried off the field. On one of the rare occasions on which the English forwards managed to get the ball out to their backs, Shewring made what was perhaps the best individual run of the match, and was not tackled until he had approached within about twenty yards of the Springboks' goal line. He gave an almost impossible pass to Brooks, who naturally failed to take it, but the attacking position was established, and from one of the succeeding scrums the attack was driven home. The ball came out to Jago, by whom it was sent to Stoop, who dribbled over the line. Two burly Springboks dashed up before the old Oxonian could touch down, and looked like kicking over the dead-ball line, but Brooks, rushing up at a tremendous pace, reached it first, and scored a try for England amid a scene of indescribable enthusiasm. For the last quarter of an hour the Englishmen overplayed their opponents as much as they had themselves been overplayed in the early stages of the game. The game was witnessed by about 30,000 spectators, including a large number of ladies, many of whom sat for nearly an hour and a half in the open in the pouring rain. Speaking at a dinner which followed the match, when the South African team was entertained at the Cafe Royal by the Rugby Football Union, Mr. Roos, the Springboks' captain, said that' the match had shown them to be all equal and engendered feelings of mutual respect. They could draw a lesson from the game. They had both parties, British and Boers, in their team—men of both parties who had fought on different sides during the late war—and he hoped that in politics, as in football, the men of both races could settle down in the future, working hand in hand to a noble purpose. The Springboks' record is now— Played 22, won 20, lost 1, drawn I.— Reprinted from "The Over-Seas Daily Mail." British Content. We British are not naturally a very gay people. We are, on the whole, a contented people, but our content is apt to take the form of liking a quiet and familiar scene, without' a fuss.—Arthur C. Benson, in "Sunday School Chronicle." British and Dutch. One thing is absolutely certain. Neither British nor Dutch can federate South Africa without the active support of the other party— "Star," Johannesburg. Liberal Diplomacy. It is the repeated attempt to associate the Colonies with blunders for which Downing street is solely and necessarily responsible which is the worst feature of Imperial diplomacy as practised by the present Administration.—"Star," Johannesburg. Society's Playhouse. It is easier than it was to get out of one's own station in life, both upwards and downwards. Birth and brilliance have always admitted to the great playhouse of society, but today they take money at the doors.— "The Spectator." Millinery's Misdemeanors. Having been charged with obstructing the British drama, our hats are now accused of unduly influencing the design of motor carriages. It is declared that it is almost impossible to build a landaulette which will accommodate the present vogue of hats without rendering it top-heavy.— "Lady's Pictorial." The Attractive Age. The young girl relies on Nature, and Nature, as Whistler once said, is not to be trusted. The time, therefore, when woman may be said to look her best is when she is fully matured and is making the best of herself.—Ambrosia, in "The World." TIME AND THE WOMAN. By Isabel Butchart. Time paused and leant upon his sevthe: "How strange these mortals be!" "I met a woman on the earth, Who faced me fearlessly, 'Give up thy youth?' thus whispered I, And she gave it up to me. Without a cry She gave it up to me, And only said, As she tossed her head: 'Take lt! 'Tis yours,' said she. " 'And now give up thy love!' said I, And she gave lt up to me. With one long sigh She gave lt up to me, And only said, As she hung her head: ' 'Twas too sweet to last.' said she. "I said: 'There ls a shadow ln thine eyci A haunting memory, I will wrest the power From that bygone hour, For I can gracious be. Thus peace shall be with thee.' She turned as white As a winter's night, Ah, leave me that!' said she; Twas a sorrow shared With one who—cared— Ah, leave me that!' said she." «nUtp.US8a a5J? ,eant uP°n hls scythe; How strange these mortals be!" A Chinaman is ready for any emergency—never loses his cue. WE HAVE Fruit Lands Timber Limits Range Land and Mineral Claims;; Throughout the BOUNDARY DISTRICT o o o o o o o l< UNRIVALLED OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRUIT CULTURE IN THE KETTLE RIVER VALLEY. Before Locating Send Us Particulars of What You Require A. Erskine Smith & Co. REALTY and MINING: ' I VESTMENTS Reference: Eastern Townships Bank. Grand Forks, B.C.;; The Kaiser. William II. is perhaps brave; perhaps audacious; certainly a braggart. —"France Militarie," Paris. 33 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 1907. 13 EDITORIAL, Continued. Continued from page 4, claimed considerable knowledge of the subject of " Better Terms," and has assisted Mr. J. A. McDonald in his endeavour to convince the electors that the Liberal party is fully alive to the requirements of the Province and can secure better terms than Mr. McBride, or indeed any Conservative premier. More recently these gentlemen have declared , that the only way to secure '' Better Terms " is to replace the Government across the Bay with a McDon- ald-Mdnnis Administration. In view of this it would be interesting to know whether the Hon. William Templeman still maintains that British Columbia's claim will be fully discharged when the G.T.P. Railway is constructed across the Province. If so, are he and his Provincial colleagues running a bluff for purely political purposes when they profess to advocate " Better Terms?" If not, is the Hon. gentleman prepared to eat his words? There appears to be no alternative, and in any case the utterance furnishes a very obvious illustration of the inconsistency of the gentleman who is " no politician." Has Declared Dividend The declaration by the directors of 'ihe Pacific Coast Fire Insurance Co. 01 a semi-annual dividend of 8 per cent, per annum on the par value of its stock, places this corporation in the front of the western investment undertakings. The company, which has its head office in Vancouver, w;is organized in the early days of the "Terminal City" by several of its leading citizens. During the last five years, under the management of Mr. Thos. T. Langlois, the company has regularly paid to its shareholders splendid dividends, and now carries reserve up to the full dominion Government standard, in addition to having a substantial surplus. The paid- up capital of the company has been almost doubled during the present year, and through extending the operations of the company, a substantial increase has been made in premium income. The increase in business has necessitated an increase in the official staff, resulting in the promotion of the popular secretary, Mr. R. H. Duke, to the position of assistant general manager. It is generally expected that at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held in February, Mr. Fred. H. Godfrey will be appointed to the position of secretary of the company. Mr. Godfrey has acted as assistant to the secretary for the last five years, and is well qualified to fill the position of secretary. The electors of the Delta have about come to the conclusion that as the next Provincial House is to meet in March it would be most unwise to return John Oliver as he has to put in his crop and there are numerous other spring duties round home that will keep him busy. A young New York married man, travelling in Kansas, recently received the dispatch, "Return immediately; you are a father." On the eve of his return his lady friends determined to play a joke on him. They procured from the neighborhood three other babies, placed all four in a row on a bed in an adjoining apartment, and covered them up. When he arrived he embraced his wife in great delight, and was then led forth to behold his first-born. When the cover was raised, an indescribable look of surprise overspread his countenance, and he exclaimed: "Good heavens! Did any get away?" NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land, situated near Camelia Inlet about 18 miles from the mouth of the Skeena River, commencing at a post marked G. B. Wadham's N. W. corner adjoining C. Takada's purchase claim; thence running east iO chains; thence south 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres, more or less. Dated 2nd November. 1906. GORDON B. WADHAMS. Locator. Jan. 5. His Wife's. Knox—Henpeck's an insignificant little creature. Underhand, too, don't you think? Wise—No; merely under thumb. "Kiss you? Don't be silly. You're the last man in the world with whim I'd flirt." '•Indeed? Then I'll wait my turn." NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date 1 intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land, situated on tne south bank of Camelia inlet, about 18 miles from the mouth of the Skeena River, commencing at a post marked C. Takada's N. W. corner; thence running east 80 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence west 80 chains to shore; thence north along shore to point of commencement, containing 320 acres, more or less. Dated 2nd November, 1900. C. TAKADA. Locator. Jan. 5. NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated in Rupert District, Vancouver Island: No. 1.—Commencing at a post placed at the north-east corner of Section 28, Township 18; thence west tsO chains; ihence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains. Jan. 5. F. H. EATON. NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated in Rupert District, Vancouver Island: Commencing at a post situated at the S. W. corner of Sectiin 34, Township 18; thence E. 80 chains; thence N. 80 chains; thence W. 80 chains; thence S. 80 chains. , Jan. 5 C. W. McDONALD. NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated in Rupert District, Vancouver Island: No. 2—Commencing at a post placed at the N. W. corner of Section 27, Township 18; thence east 80 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence along shore line 80 chains, more or less; thence north SO chains to place of beginning. Jan. 5 W. F. BEST. NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date. I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated in Rupert District. Vancouver Island: No. 3.—Commencing at the N. E. corner of Section 29, Township 18; thence west SO chains; thence south 80 chains; thonce east SO chains; thence north SO chains to place of beginning. Jan. 5 L. S. EATON. NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty day's after date. 1 intend to apply to the Hon, Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated in Rupert District, Vancouver Island: No. 4.—Commencing at the N. E. corner of Section li). Township IS; thence south to shore line; thenee following the coast line 80 chains; thence north 40 chains to place of beginning. Jan. 5 „ R. W. EATON, NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated in Rupert District. Vancouver Island: (i. Commencing at a post placed at the north-east, corner of Section 15, Township 27; thence S. 80 chains; thence W. 80 chains; thence N. 80 chains; thence E. 80 chains. Jan. 5. E. A. HALL. NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut timber on the following described lands, situated in Rupert District, Vancouver Island: 7. Commencing at a post situated at the north-west corner ■ of Section 14. Township 27; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains. Jan. 5. W. G. DICKINSON. NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date. I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated in Rupert District. Vancouver Island: S. Commencing at a post at the northwest corner of Section 13, Township 27; thence north 40 chains; thence east SO chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thenee north 40 chains to point of commencement. Jan. 5. ■ R. McNAUGHTON. NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated in Rupert District, Vancouver Island: Commencing at a post situated at the south-east thence west 80 chains; thence north SO chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains. , Jan. 5. M. A. MACDONALD. NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated in Rupert District, Vancouver Island: 5. Commencing at a post placed at the south-east corner of Section 22, Township 27; thence north SO chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south SO chains; thence east SO chains. Jan. 6. A. B. EATON. NOTICE is hereby given that, sixty days after date. I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase In the Coast District the following described land, situated on the south side of the Bulkley River: Commencing at a post located at the N. E. corner of Geo. A. Petty's land, and marked " D. Petty, initial post"; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west SO chains to point of commencement; containing 640 acres. Jan. 6. D. PETTY. DEPABTMENT OF MINES. COAL MINES REGULATION ACT. BOARDS OF EXAMINERS. NOTICE is hereby given that the following constitute the Boards of Examiners for the various Collieries during the year 1907:— CUMBERLAND COLLIERY. Appointed by the Owners — Charles Matthews. Alternates—David Walker, David Nel- list. Appointed by the Lieut.-Governor in Council—John Kesley. Elected by the Miners—Thomas Ripley. Alternates — John Horbury, Daniel Stewart. All persons Interested may obtain full Information by applying to the Secretary of the Board, Mr. John Kesley, of Cumberland, B. C. EXTENSION COLLIERY. Appointed by the Owners—James Sharp. Alternates—Alex. Bryden, Alex. Shaw. Appointed by the Lieut.-Governor In Council—W. G. Simpson. Elected by the Miners—Thomas Do- herty. Alternates—William Anderson, Benjamin Berto. All persons interested may obtain full information by applying to the Secretary of the Board, Mr. W. G. Simpson, of Ladysmith, B. C. NANAIMO COLLIERY. Appointed by the Owners—Thomas Mills. Alternates—George Wilkinson, Charles Graham. Appointed by the Lieut.-Governor in Council—Thomas Budge. Elected by the Miners—John Carr. Alternates—Thomas C. Piper, George Moore. All persons interested may obtain full information by applying to the Secretary of the Board, Mr. Thomas Budge, of Nanaimo, B. C. MICHEL COLLIERY. Appointed by the Owners—Robert Strachan. Alternates—John John, James Derbyshire. Appointed by the Lieut.-Governor in Council—Evan Evans. Elected by the Miners—Sidney Birt. Alternates — Joseph Thomas, John Laurenson. AU persons interested may obtain full information by applying to the Secretary of the Board, Mr. Evan Evans, of Michel, B. C. COAL CREEK COLLIERY. Appointed by the Owners—David Martin. Alternates—John Hunt, Henry Miard. Appointed by the Lieut.-Governor in Council—John McCliment. Elected by the Miners—W. H. Moore. Alternates—Charles Webber, Abraham Brown. All persons interested may obtain full Information by applying to the Secretary of the Board, Mr. John McCliment, of Fernie, B. C. Note.—Alternates act as members of the Board in the absence of those regularly appointed or elected to act thereon. Dated this 20th day of December, 190b. RICHARD McBRIDE, Dec.22 Minister of Mines. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to cut and carry away timber from the following described land, beginning at a post situate at the mouth of Kitsonschultz River, on the north bank of the Skeena River, marked "S., W. Cor. Wilfred Loiselle's Timber Claim;" thence north 40 chains; thenee east 160 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence west 160 chains to point of beginning. Dated Nover 17th, 1906. WILFRED LOISELLE, Locator. December 8. 64. Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of Hubert Haines' land, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement ELIZABETH KNIGHT. G. B. Watson, Agent. Sept. ioth, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that application will be made to the Legislative assembly of the Province of British Columbia at its next Session by the Securities Corporation of British Columbia, Limited, for an Act empowering any Court of Law or Equity to appoint the Company, without security, to exercise the ofllce of executor, or trustee, or guardian of the estate of any minor, or committee of the estate of any lunatic or liquidator of any company or corporation, or Official Administrator under the "Official Administrators Act," for any one or more counties In the said Province, and conferring power on the said company to accept and execute tlio duties of any of the said offices, and giving the company the right to be appointed a sole trustee notwithstanding that but for such Act it would be necessary to appoint more than one trustee, and enabling the said Courts to direct that moneys brought or paid into Court shall be deposited with the Company, and giving the Company power to guarantee, by means of policies of insurance or otherwise, the payment of money secured by or payable under or in respect of debenture bonds, debenture stock, contracts, mortgages, charges, obligations and securities of any Company or of any authority, supreme, municipal, local or otherwise, or of any persons whomsoever, whether corporate or unlncorporate. Dated at Victoria, B.C., this 22nd day of December, 1906. BARNARD & ROBERTSON, Solicitors for the said Company. Jan. 3. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Honorable the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described land, situate on the southwest shore of Stuart Lake, about ten miles from Fort St James, in the Coast District of the Province of British Columbia, viz.: Commencing at a post marked "E J. M. S. E.," and placed about 10 chains west from the lake shore; thence astronomically west 40 chains; thence astronomically north 40 chains; thence astronomically west 40 chains; thence astronomically north 40 chains, more or less, to said southwest shore at a point near the head of what is known as the Big Bay; thence following said shore in southeasterly direction for about 60 chains; and thence astronomically south for about 20 chains to point of commencement, and containing about 400 acres, more or less. E. J. MATHEWS. J. A. Hickey, Agent August 30, 1006. December 8. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Honorable the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands, situate on the north shore of Stuart Lake, about half wy between Pinchi and Tacher Rivers and about iA miles inlands in the Coast District of the Province of British Columbia, viz.: Commencing at a post marked "W. J. F. S. E.," and placed at the northeast corner of lot 331; thence astronomically west 80 chains; thence astronomically north 80 chains; thence astronomicaliy east 80 chains; thence astronomicaliy south 80 chains to the point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. WALTER J. FRIEDLANDER. J. A. Hickey, Agent. August 24, 1906. December 8. NOTICE is hereby given that, 30 days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special licence to cut and carry away timber from the following tic-scribed lands, in Alberni District: No. 1.—Commencing at a post on the east side of Silver Lake, about 40 chains from the outlet; thence 40 chains E.; 80 chains N.; thence west to Silver Lake; thence following the shore line to point of commencement No. 2.—Commencing S. W. corner of No. 1, on east shore of Silver Lake; thence 40 chains E.. 40 chains N.; 60 chains E.; 80 chains S.; thence west to outlet of lake; thence following the shore line to point of commencement. No. 3.—Commencing at a post at the outlet of Silver Lake; thence 40 chains S.; thence 40 chains W.; thence 40 chains N.; thence 100 chains W.; thence N. to Silver Lake; thence following shore line to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. Garrard, Agent. 31st October, 1906. no29 NOTICE Is herehy given that sixty days after date. I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase ln the Coast District the following described land, situated on the north side of the Bulkley Rivor: Commencing at a post located about 60 chains east of the N. E. corner of Lot 9, and marked "Geo. A. PeHy, initial post"; thence] south SO chains; thence west 80 chains; | thence north 80 chains; thence SO I chains east to point of commencement; containing 040 acres. I Jan. 5. GEO. A. PETTY. > NOTICE is hereby given that, 30 days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special licence to cut and carry away timber, exclusive of hemlock, from the following described lands: 1. Commencing at a post by the N. E. boundary post of the Indian Reserve, on the shore of Nahmint Bay by the mouth of the river; thence 80 chains N.; thence 80 chains W.; thence S. to Nahmint River following same to N. boundary of I. R.; thence E. to point of commencement. 2. Commencing at a post by the N. E. boundary post of the Indian Reserve and at the S. E. corner of No. 1; thence 80 chains N.; thence E. to W. boundary of Lot 79; thence S. to shore line; thence following lhe shore to E boundary of I. R,; thence to point of commencement. Located October 28th, 1006. W. B. GARRARD. Alberni District. no2g NOTTCE is hereby given that, 30 days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special licence to cut and cariy away timber from the following described lands: Commencing at a nost on the N. shore of Uchucklesit Harbour, on the W. boundary of Loe 699, • '"■-.-.--rle" Mineral Claim; tl-ence N. and E. along boundary of "Cascade" M. C. to the W. boundary of Lot 70; thence N. and E. along 79 to Fern M. C. thence N. and E. along boundaries of "Fern." "Wasp" and "Sunshine" Nn. 2 Mineral Claims, to thp N. E. corner *f "Sunshine" M. C.; thence N. fo chains; thence W. loo chains; thence S. to shore; thence westerly along shore to point of commencement W. E. GREEN, W. B. Garrard, Agnet. Clayoquot District. noag NOTICE ils hereby given that 60 dan after date, I Intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lauds aud Works for permission to purchase the following land, adjoining Lot 487 on Portland Canal; Starting from a post marked "W. P. F's. ■N. W. Corner"; thence 20 chains soutb; thence 40 chains east; thence 40 chains north; thence 40 chains, more or less, west to shore line; thence southerly along shore line to point of commencement, containing 120 acres, more or less. W. P. FLBWIN. November 17, 1906. NOTICE ls hereby given that 60 dan after date, I Intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of 'Lands aud Works for permission to purchase the following land, situate on Observatory Inlet, adjoining Lot 479: Starting from a post marked "W. G. P's. S. W. Cor."; thencs north 20 chains; thence east 20 chains; thence south 20 chains, more or less, to shore line; thence along the shore line westerly to point of commencement, containing 40 acres, more or less. W. G. -PINDBR. November 17, 1906. NOTIOB ls hereby given that sixty (60) days after date we Intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land situated near Graveyard Point, commencing at a post on the North bank of the Skeena river, thence In a westerly direction 40 ohains; thence northerly 40 chains; thence easterly 40 chains: thence southerly 40 chains along bank of river to point of commencement, containing 160 acres, more or less. Located October 16, 1906. E. EBY AND 8. McKENZIE, Locators. November 17, 1906. NOTICE Is hereby given that sixty (60) uays after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land situated near Graveyard Point: Commencing at a pose on the North bank of the Skeena river; thence in a westerly direction 40 chains; thence southerly 40 chains; thence easterly 40 chains; thence northerly 40 chains along bank of river to point of commencement, containing 160 acres, more or less. Located October 16, 1906. H. McKENZIE. Locator. S. McKENZIE, Agent. Navember 17, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty (60) days after date I Intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land situated near Graveyard Point: Commencing at a post on tihe North bank of the Skeena river; thence ln a westerly direction 40 chains; tbence northerly 40 chnins; thence easterly 40 chains; thence southerly 40 chains following bank of river to point of commencement, containing lit** acres, more or less. Located October 16, 1006. G. B. BAILLIB, Locator. B. EBY, Agent. November 17, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that, 30 days after date, I jntend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, in Alberni District: Commencing at a post on the Alberni Canal, about 30 chains S. of Hayes Landing*: thence W. 40 chains; thence S. 160 chains ,* thence E. to water front; thence following the water front to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. Garrard, Agenf. October 29, 1906. no29 NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to cut and carry away timber from the following described land, situate on Hastings Arm of Observatory Inlet: Commencing at a post planted on east shore of Hastings Arm, marked "E. D.'s S. W. Corner," thence east 40 chains, thence north 160 chains, thence west 40 chains to shore line, thence southerly along shore line to point of commencement. E, DONEHTJE December 8. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to cut and carry away oimber from 'the following described land, situated at Kum-ea-lon Inlet, Skeena District: Commencing at a stake marked "W. R. F.'s Initial Post," planted near shore of Inlet, thence north 40 chains, thence east 60 chains, thence south 100 chains, thence west 40 chains to shore line, thence westerly alon gshore line to point of commencement. WALTER R. FLEWIN. December 8. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to cut and carry away timber from the following lands: Commencing at a stake marked "G. A. B. No. 1," planted on the east bank of Mammon River, thence north 160 chains, thence east 40 chains, thence south 160 chains, thence west 40 chains to point of commencement GEO. A. BIGELOW. December 8. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated on the east bank of Marmon River, Graham Island: Commencing at a post marked "G. A. B.'s No. 2 Claim;" thence south 160 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 160 chains; thence west 40 chains to point of commencement. GEO. A. BIGELOW. December 8. H THE WEEK SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 1907. 81. Commencing at a post planted at the- north-east corner of Section 34, Township 12, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to a point of commencement; 640 acres. J. J. TEETZEL, A. T. Clark, Agent. 32. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Section 18, Township 12, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence south 40 chains; thence east SO chains; thence north 40 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being the north half of Section 8, Township 12, Range B, of said survey. BENJAMIN WERDEN, G. B. Watson, Agent. September 20th, 1906. 28. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Secuon 17, Township 10, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence south 80 chains; thenco west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 17 of said survey. BERTHA FISHLEIGH, NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I Intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land situated in the Kitssumkalum Valley commencing at a post planted at the N. K corner of L. June's purchase claim marked C. W. Peck. S. E. corner, thence running 40 chains west, thence 40 chains north, thence 40 chains east, thence 40 chains south to post of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. Located 26th October, 1906. C. W. PECK. Locator. F. W. BOHLER, Agent. Dec. 22. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following land situated on the south bank of the Skeena River adjoining H. A. Draper's preemption claim, south boundary line, at a post marked M. V. Wadham's N. W. corner post, thence east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west to bank of river, following the river bank north to post of commencement, containing one hundred and sixty acres, more or less. Located 26th October. 1906. M. V- WADHAMS, Locator, a, PH4PER, Agent. Dec, '12. NOTICE ls hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands, and Works for permission to purchase the following described land situated ln the Kitsumkalum Valley, commencing at a post planted at the N. E. corner of L. L. Watson's purchase claim, marked D. M. Moore, S. E. corner, thence running 40 chains west, thence 40 chains north, thence 40 chains east, thence 40 chains south to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. Located October 26th. 1906. D. M. MOORE, Loeator. F. W. BOHLER, Agent. Dec. 22. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land situated in the Kitsumkalum Valley, commencing at a post planted at the S. W. corner of D. Menard's purchase claim marked D. Curther's S. E. corner, thence running 40 chains west, thence 40 chains north, thence 40 chains east, thence 40 chains south to post of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. Located 26th October, 1906. J. CURTHERS, Locator. D. MENARD. Agent. Dec. 22. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I Intend to apply to tne Honorable the Chief Comnilssloner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, No. 23. Beginning at a post planted on the north boundary, about 20 chains west of the northeast corner of application No. 7, on the east bank of the Kaowinch River; thence east 20 chains; north 160 chains; west 40 chains; south 160 chains; east 20 chains to point of commencement; containing 640 acres, more or less. JOHN HIRSCH. Kyuquot Sound, Sept. 29, 1906. Jan. 5 NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I intend to apply to the Honorable Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber, exclusive of hemlock, from tlie following described lands: No. 16. Commencing at a post planted at the west side of lake at the crossing of the south line of lease 33, thence following the shore 0. . mile south; thence SO chains west; thence SO chains north; thence SO chains, more or less, to point of commencement. . CHARLES WATKINS, J. DOBSEY. Agent. Jan. 6 NOTICE Is hereby given that thirty days after date, I Intend to apply to the Honorable Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license lo cut and carry away timber from the following described lands: No. 31. Commencing at a post at the of the north fork of the Managuam northwest corner of claim wo. 25, north River, New Westminster district; thence -west 40 chains; north 160 chains, east 40 chains; south 160 chains to point of commencement. C. T. DUNBAR. J. McShane, Agent. Jan. 6 CERTIFICATE OF THE REGISTRATION OF AN EZTRA-FROVirCIAL COM? ANY. " Companies Aot, 1897." I hereby certify that the " Henry Swart Lumber Company" has this day been registered as an Extra-Provincial Company under the "Companies Act, 1897." to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to whicli the legislative authority of the Legis. lature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company Is situate In the City of Marinette. County of Marinette and State of Wisconsin. The amount of the capital of the Company Is one hundred thousand dollars, divided Into one thousand shares of one hundred dollars each. The head office of the Company In this Province Is situate nt 34 1-2 Government Street. Victoria, and James Hill Lawson, Junior, barrlster-at-law. whose address Is the same, is the attorney for the Company. Not empowered to issue and transfer stock. Given under my hand and seal of office at Victoria. Province of British Columbia, this 20th day of December, one thousand nine hundred and six. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. To buy. manufacture and sell logs, timber, lumber and all kinds of forest products and for that purpose to Improve streams, obtain franchises thereon for the floating of logs, lumber and other forest products, and owning and maintaining logging railroads, sawmills, machine shops, docks, wharves, tugs, boats, vessels and other plants necessary and convenient for the purpose of carrying on the logging and timber operations of said corporation; to iwn, buy, sell, mortgage or lease timber lands, mining lands, farm lands, buildings and real estate in general; to mine, smelt, quarry and prospect for minerals and mineral products and to purchase, produce, manufacture, sell and distribute the same; to purchase and sell and deal generally at wholesale or retail In all goods, wares and merchandise and lumbermen's and miners' supplies, tools, implements and other outfits and equipments; to generally do, carry on and conduct any and all matters and things connected with or Incidental and appurtenant to the foregoing business and purposes, or any part thereof. NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I Intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special licence to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situated on Graham Island, Queen Charlotte Group: Commenglng at a post planted in the northeast corner, and marked "C. D. E., N. E. corner"; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to place of commencement; containing 640 acres. Dated November 7th, 1906. Dec.22 C. D. EMMONS. NOTICE is hereby given that, sixty days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land on Porcher Island, about five miles east of Refuge Bay, commencing at a post marked Mrs. Mary Odgers, northwest corner; thence running south 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence west 40 chains to McKay's southwest corner and point of commencement, containing one hundred and sixty acres. MRS. MARY ODGERS, Locater. x , R. BRAUN, Agent. Located Nov. 9, 1906. Dec.22 NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land situated in the Kitsumkalum Valley, commencing at a post planted at the N. W. corner of D. Menard's purchase claim, marked W. Bruce, S. E. corner, thence running 40 chains north, thence 40 chains east, thence 40 chains south to post of commencement, cintaining 160 acres more or less. Located 26th October, 1906. ' W. BRUCE, Locator. D. MENARD, Agent Dec. 22. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land, commencing at a post planted on the right bank of the Skeena River about 20 chains below the Yamoqotitiy and at the N. E. corner of Indian Reserve and marked L. S. H., S. E. corner post, thence west 40 chains.thence north 40 chains, thence east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains to place of lmmencement, .containing 160 acre ; or less. Located Oct. ist, 1906. L. S. HUTCHESON.' Locator. J. E. BATEMAN, Agent. Dec. 22. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend fo apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land rituated in the Kitsumkalum Valley, commencing at a post planted at the S. E. corner marked L .L. Watson, thence running ao chains west to N. E. comer of E. A. Wadham's purchase claim, thence north 40 chains, thence east 40 chains, thence south 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. L. L. WATSON, Locator. F. W. BOHLER, Agent Dec. 22. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty daysafter date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land situated in the Kitsumkalum Valley, commencing at 1 post planted at the N. W. comer of W. Bruce's purchase claim, marked E. A. Wadham's S. E. comer, thence running 40 chains west, thence 40 chains north, thence 40 chains east, tnence 40 chains south to post of commencement, containing 16b acres more or less. Located 26th October. 1906. E. A. WADHAMS. Locator. F. W. BOHLER, Agent Dec. 22. NOTICE is hereby g'ven that, 60 days from date, we intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands in the Nechaco Valley, Coast District: 1. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east comer of Section 25, Township 1, Range 4, Poudrier Survey: thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said section 25 of said survey. W. H. HARVEY, A. T. Clark, Agent August Sth, 1906. 2. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west comer of Section 26, Township 1, Range 4, Poudrier Survey; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence norii. 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 26 of said survey. EDWARD E. HARVEY, A. T. Clark, Agent. August sth, 1906. TAKE NOTICE that, 60 days from date, I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land, commencing al a post planted on the bank of the Skeena River two and a half miles below Kitwangat, at the N.W. corner of A. E, Price's purchase claim; thence S. 22 chains, more or less, to the S.W. corner of A. E. Price's purchase claim; thence W. 40 chains to the S.E. corner of Elizabeth Price's purchase claim; thence N. 31 chains, more or less, to the Skeena River, containing 100 acres, more or less. F. PRICE. A. W. HARVEY, Agent. Dec, 15 NOTICE is hereby given that ixty sdays after date I intend to apply to the Honorable the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands, situate on the north shore of Stuart Lake about 2lA miles inland and about half way between Pinchi and Tacher Rivers, in the Coast District of the Province of British Columbia, viz.: Commencing at a post marked "R. S. C.," placed at the northeast comer of lot 331; thence atsronomical'" north 40 chains; thence astronomically east 80 chains;.. thence astronomically south 80 chains; thence astronomicaliy west 80 chains, and thence astronomically north 40 chains to the point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. ROBERT SENIOR. J. A. Hickey, Agent. August 24, 1906. December 8. NOTICE is hereby given that, sixty days (60) after date, I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works, Victoria, B. C, for permission to purchase the southwest quarter of Section Twenty-three (23) Township Eight (8), Range Five (s), Coast District, Bulkley Valley, containing one hundred and sixty (160) acres, more or less. .11 li. WILDMAN. 1st December, IQ06. Dec.15 4. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west comer of Section 36, Township 1, Range 4, Poudrier Survey; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains: thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 36 of said survey. E. A. HARVEY, A. T. Clark, Agent August Sth, 1906. 6. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Section 4, Township 10, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 4 of said survey. EMMA HARVEY, A. T. Clark, Agent. August 5th, 1906. 7. Commencing at a tost planted at the north-west corner of Section 34, Township 1, Range 4, Poudrier Survey; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 34 of said survey. ISABEL HARVEY, A. T. Clark, Agent August 5th, 1906. 8. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east comer of Section 33, Townshpi 1, Range 4, Poudrier Survey: thtnee south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 33 of said survey. MAGGIE B. HARVEY, A. T. Clark, Agent. August sth, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Honourable the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a lease of the foreshore abutting the entire Pacheena Indian Reserve, lot two (2). Renfrew District, which said foreshore includes the islands belonging to the said reserve: Commencing at a post marked "A. Young, Southeast Corner," placed on the foreshore at the southwest corner of the said Pacheena Indian Reserve, thence running north along the entire reservation. Victoria, B. C, 30th day of October, ino6. ALEXANDER YOUNG. Notice is hereby given that sixty days .ifter date I intende to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land, situated in range • 5. Skeena River district, about one mile from Little Canyon, commencing at a post planted on the southeast comer, marked "R. Braun," thence running west 80 chains to Turner's southeast corner, thence north 40 cnains to Frank's northeast corner, thence east 40 chains, thence north 40 chains to Johnson's southeast comer, thence east 40 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 480 acres (more or less). Located September ist, 1906. R. BRAUN. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land, situated in range _ 5, Skeena River district, about one miles from Little Canyon, commencing at a post planted on fhe southeast corner, marked "R. Braun." thence running west 80 chains to Turner's southeast corner, thence north 40 chains to Frank's southeast corner, thence east 40 chains, thence north 40 chains to Johnson's southeast comer, thence east 40 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 80 acres (more or less). Located September 1st, 1006. R. BRAUN. 18. Commencing at a post planted at the south-west comer of Section 15, Township 10, Range S> Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 15 of said survey. CLARA WEIR, A. T. Clark, Agent August 8th ,1906. 19. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west comer of Section 6, Township 10, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 6 of said survey. MINNIE BOWDEN, A. T. Clark, Agent. August 8th, 1006. 20. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Section 1, township 11, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 1 of said survey. E. H. BOWDEN, A. T. Clark, Agent. August 8th, 1906. 20. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east comer of Section 36, Tp. 12, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains; thence west 80, chains to point of commencement; 640j acres. C. A. PORTER. A. T. Clark, Agent. August 16th, 1906. 30. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east comer of Section 36, Township 12, Range 5. Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to place of commencement; 640 acres. G. M. BIRKETT. A. T. Clark, Agent. August 16th, 1906. 3. Commencing at apos t planted at the north-east comer of Section 35, Township 1, Range 4, Poudrier Survey; thence south 80 chains; thence West 80 chains, thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 35 of said survey. C. W. HARVEY, A. T. Clark, Agent. August 5th, 1906. 9. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east comer of Section 9, Township 10, Range 5. Poudrier Sur- vev. thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to place of commencement, and being Section 9 of said survey. D. M. LINEHAM, A. T. Clark, Agent August 6th, 1906. 10. Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Section 10, Township 10, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being tiid Section 10 of said survey. LILLIAN HARVEY, A. T. Clark, Agent iiugut 6th, 1906. 11. Commencing at a pot planted at the outh-eat comer of Section 8, Town- 10, Range 5. Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains: Mence east 80 chains to point of commencement; and being said Section 8 of said survey. GEORGE CURRIE, A. T. Clark,' Agent August 6th, 1906. 12. Commencing at a post planted at tne north-east comer of Section Si Township 10, Range S> Poudrier Survey; thence south 80 chains: thence west 80 chains; thence -orth 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement and being said Section 5 of said survey. MARY E. LINEHAM, A. T. Clark, Agent. August 6th, 1306. 17. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east comer of Section 16, Township 10, Range *", Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 choins; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 16 of said survey. ANDREW F. WEIR, A. T. Clark, Agent. August 8th, 1906. 21. Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Section 7, Township 10, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 7 ot said survey, THOMAS SHOPLAND, A. T. Clark, Agent August 8th, 1906. 22. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east comer of Section 12, Township 11, Range 5. Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains: thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; tnence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 12 of said survey. MABEL BOWDEN, A. T. Clark, Agent. August 8th, 1906. 23. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west comer of Section 11, Township 11, Range 5, Poudrier Survey ; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains: thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 11 of said survey. WM. STANLEY BATT, A. T. Clark, Agent. August ioth, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to applv to the Chief Commissioner of Land and Works for permission to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post planted on the left bank of Skeena River, about four miles above Lakelse River, adjoining L. W.' northwest corner, and marked "N. M. J.s' N. W. Comer," thence running south 80 chains: thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains: thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. N. M. JOSEPH, Locator. J. E. BATEMAN, Agent. Notice is hereby given that sixty days after date I_ intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands, Range V., Skeena River District, about I mile from the Little Canyon. Commencing at a post planted on the South-west comer, marked A. O. Cunningham's S. W. Comer, thence North 40 (forty) chains( thence East. 40 (forty) chains, thence South 40 (forty) chains to Little's Southwest corner, thence West 40 (forty) chains, to point of commencement, and containing 160 (one hundred and sixty) acres more or less. Located October ist, 1906. A. C. CUNNINGHAM, Locator. S. C. WEEKS, Agent NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Land and Works for permission to purchase the following described land: Commencing at a post planted on the left bank of Skeena River, about 31/9 miles above the Lakelse River, and joining John Neidhart's northeast corner, and marked "L. W. S.'s Northwest Comer," and running south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; therce north 80 chains, more or less, to left bank of Skeena River; tnence westwardly along Skeena River to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. L. W. SLOAN, Locator. J. E. BATEMAN, Agent. THE WEEK, SATURDAY JANUARY 5, 1907.J 15 NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Honorable the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands, situate on the north shore of Stuart Lake, about half way between Pinchi and Tacher Rivers and about zxA miles inland in the Coast Distritc qf the Province of British Columbia, viz.: Commencing at a post marked "E. F. S. W.," placed near the north boundary of Walter J. Friedlander's purchase, about 40 chains from the northeast corner; thence astronomically north 80 chains; thence astronomically east 80 chains; thence astronomically south 80 chains, and thence astronomically west 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. EDGAR FRIEDLANDER. J. A. Hickey, Agent August 24, 1906. December 8. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Honorable the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for' a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, situate on the southwest shore of Stuart Lake, about nine miles from Fort St. Jmes, in the Coast District of the Province of British Columbia, viz.: Commencing at a post marked "E. J. M. N. E.," and placed about 10 chains west from the lake shore, thence astronomically west 80 chains; thence astronomically south 40 chains; thence astronomically east 40 cnains. thence astronomically south 40 chains; thence astronomically west 40 chains; thence astronomically south 40 chains; thence astronomically east 40 chains; thence astronomiclly north 40 chains; thence astronomically east 40 chains; thence astronomically north 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres. E. J. MATHEWS. J. A. Hickey, Agent. August 30, 1906. December 8 NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special licence to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands: No. 2. Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of Timber Licence No. 8661, at the north end of Sechelt Peninsula, New Westminster District; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to the shore; thence following the shore to the point of commencement. No. 3. Commencing at a post planted near the shore on the east side of Agamennon Channel, New Westminster District, thence E. about 60 chains; thence N. to the S. boundary of No. 2 claim, at the N. end of Sechelt Peninsula ; thence E. about 6b chains to shore of Long Lake; thence following the shore southerly about ioo chains; tlhence W. to shore; thence following the shore to point of commencement. No. 5. Commencing at a post at N.W. corner of Lot 672, N. end of Sechelt Peninsula, New Westminster District; thence N. 40 chains; W. 80 chains to the shore; thence S. following the east boundary of T. L. 366l to S.E. corner thereof; thence E. 40 chains to S.W. corner of Lot 672; thence N. 40 chains to lake; thence following the lake shore easterly and northerly to point of commencement. M. GREEN. JOHN WEST, Agent. NOTICE is hereby given that, 30 days after date, I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special licence to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands: 1. Commencing at a post on the east side of the North Fork of Coeur d'Alene River, about 7 miles from its outlet into Effingham Inlet, Clayoquot District; thence 80 chains north; 80 chains west; 80 chains south; 80 chains east to point of commencement. 2. Commencing at a post by the southeast corner of No. 1; thence 160 chains north; thence 40 chains east; thence 160 chains south; thence 40 chains west to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. GARRARD, Agent. November 20th, 1906. d'Alene River, about 100 chains S. of No. 2; thence 100 chains N.; thence 80 W., along boundary No. 2; thence 60 S.; thence 40 E.; thence 40 S.; thence E. to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. GARRARD, Agent. November 20th, 1906. 4. Commencing at a post on Coeur d'Alene River, near and south of the S. E. corner of No. 3; thence 100 chains N.; thence 40 W., to E. boundary of No. 3; thence 40 S., to S.E. corner of No. 3; thence 40 W.; thence 60 S.J thence 80 E. to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. GARRARD, Agent. November 20th, 1906. 5. Commencing at' a post by the S. E. corner of No. 4; thence 80 chains N.; thence 80 E.; thence 80 S.; thence W. to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. GARRARD, Agent. November 20th, 1906. 6. Commencing at a post by the S. VV. corner of No. 5; thence 40 chains W.; thence 80 S.; thence 80 E., along N. boundary of Coeur d'Alene Mineral Claims; thence 80 N., to S. boundary of No. 5; thence 40 W. to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. GARRARD, Agent. November 20th, 1906. 7. Commencing at a post by the N.E. corner of the Coeur d'Alene Mineral Claims; thence 80 N., along E. boundary of No. 6; thence 80 E.; thence 80 S.; thence 80 W. to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. GARRARD, Agent. November 21st, 1006. 8. Commencing at a post by the N. E. corner of the Coeur d'Alene Mineral Claims; thence 80 chains S.; tnence 80 E.; thence 80 N.; thence 80 W. to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. GARRARD, Agent. November 21st. 1006. 9. Commencing at a post by the W. boundary of the Coeur d'Alene Mineral Claims, about 40 chains S. of S. boundary of No. 6; thence N. 40 chains; thence W. 40 chains; thence S. 160; thence E. 40; thence N. to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. GARRARD, Agent. November 21st, 1906. 10. Commencing at a post by the S. W. corner of No. 8, and about 10 chains E. of Coeur d'Alene River; thence 40 chains S.; thence 40 W.; thence 60 S.; thence 80 E.; thence 100 N., to S. boundary of No. 8; thence 40 W. to point of commencement. W. E. GREEN, W. B. GARRARD, Agent. November 21st, 1906. Dec.15 30. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Section 16, Township 12, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 cnains; thence west 80 chains; thenct south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being Section 21, Township 12, Range 5, of said survey. CHAS. LEVE'ii, G. B. Watson, Agent September 20th, 1906. 43. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of the north-east quarterof Section 22, Township 4, Range 4, Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being the north half of Section 23 and south half of Section 26, Townhsip 4, Range 4, of said survey. EMMA BATEMAN, A. T. Clark, Agent. September 17th, 1906. 44. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Section *7, Township 4, Range 4, Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chanis; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 27 of said survey. J. S. McEACHERN, A. T. Clark, Agent September 17th, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissi f Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands in Alberni District: 2. Commencing at a post situate 80 chains west and 20 south ofsoutheast boundary post of Lot 658; thence 80 chains west: thence 80 north; thence 80 east; thence 80 south, to point of commencement. J. T. BUCKLEY, W. B. GARRARD, Agent. Oct. 19th, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, in Alberni District: 3. Commencing at a post by the shore of Alberni Canal, near the southeast boundary post of Lot 658; thence west 80 chains; thence south to the north boundary line, or the same produced of Lot 69; thence east to Alberni Canal; thence following the shore line to point of commencement W. C. RALEIGH, W. B. GARRARD. Agent. Oct. 20th, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands, in Alberni District: 5. Commencing at a post by the southeast boundary of Lot 77, Nahmint Bay; tiience 00 cnains west; thence 20 north; thence 90 west; thence 50 sputa; thence east to the waterfront, thence following the shore line to point of commencement. C. LUTK1N, W. B. G4ARR4ARD, Agent ^.c. 2/th, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands: 1. Starting at a post 10 chains east of the mouth of Handy Creek, on the north shore of Alberni Canal; thence 160 chains north; thence 40 chains west; thence south to the shore line; thence following the shore line to point of commencement W. E. GREEN, W. B. GARRARD, Agent November 4th, 1906. 2, Starting at a post 40 chains north of the initial post of No. 1, near Handy Creek, Alberni Canal; thence 40 chains east; thence 160 chains north; thence 40 chains west; thence 160 chains south to point of commencement W. B. GARRARD. Clayoquot District, Nov. 4th, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date we intend to apply to the Hoa Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands: Commencing at a post by the southeast corner post of Lot 79, on Uchucklesit Harbour; thence north 40 chains; thence east 100 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west to waterfront; thence along waterfront to point of commencement; excepting thereout the lands covered by existing mineral claims. W. E. GREEN. W. B. GARRARD. Clayoquot District, Oct 29th, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from the following described lands in Alberni District: 1. Commencing at a post situated 80 choins west and 20 south of southeast boundary post of Lot 658; thence 80 chains west; thence 80 south; thence 80 east, thence 80 north, to place of commencement. E. CURTIT, Per W. B. Garrard, Agent. Oct. 19th, 1906. 46. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Section 36, Township 4, Range 4, Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 36 of said survey. S. L. TEETZEL. A. T. Clark, Agent. September 17th, 1906. 48. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Section 24, Township 4, Range 4, Poudrier Survey; thence north 80 chains: thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, and being Section 25, Township 4, Range 4, of said survey . M. A. MACDONALD. A. T. Clark, Agent. September 17th, 1906. SS. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Section 15, Township 4, Range 4, Poudrier Survey; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, and being Section 22, Township 4, Range 4, of said survey. LILIAN CAMPBELL, A. T. Clark, Agent. September 15th, 1906. 56. Commencing at a post planted on the north-east corner of Section 15, Township 4, Range 4, Poudrier Survey; thence west 80 chains; thenee south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 15 of said survey. GLEN CAMPBELL, A. T. Ciark, Agen.t September 15th, 1906. 57. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Lot 547; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement; 640 acres. KATE CLARK, A. T. Clark, Agent. September ioth, 1906. 58. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Lot 547; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. J. A. HARVEY, A ,T .Clark, Agent. September ioth, 1906. 00. Commencing at a post planted at tlie north-west corner ot J. A. iiarveys iaiiu. tnence uortn 60 cnauis; tnence west 60 chains; thence south 80 cnauis; theuce east 80 chains to point 01 com- meiictment HARRIET NELSON, G. B. Watson, .Agent. September ioth, 1900. bi. Commencing at a ; >st planted at tlie north-west corner of J. A. xiarvey'a land; thence north bo cnains; tnence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thtuce west 80 chains to point of commencement CAROLINE HAINES, G. B. Wtason, Agent September ioth, 1906. 02. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner of G. M. Birketta laud; thence north 80 cnains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point ot commencement MARGARET INGLES, G. B. Watson, Agent September ioth, 1906. 6c. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner of ..iubert Haines' land; thence north 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence cast 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement MAXWELL S. INGLES, G. B. Watson, Agent September ioth, 1906?' 66. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of. Kniguts leaes; land; thence north 80 chains; thence chains; thence souht 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement ROSABELLA GOODWYN, G. B. Watson, Agent September nth, 1906. 75. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of E. L. Blake** lease; thence west 80 chains; south fa chains; east 80 chains to bank of Nechaco River; thence following bank ol said river to point of commencement, 640 acres, more or less. MARY BLAKE, A. T. CLARK, Agent September 12th, 1906. 76. Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Mary Blake'e lease; thence west So chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, more or less, to the Nechaco River; thence following the bank of said river to point of commencement; 640 acres, more or less. GEORGE BATEMAN, A. T. Clark, .Agent September 12th, 1906. 77. Commencing at the south-east cor- near of George Bateman's lease; thenee west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, more or test, to the Nechaco Rvier; thence following the bank of said river to point of commencement; 640 acres, more or lets. B. P. COOK, G. B. Watson, Agent September 13th, 1906. 67. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of E. Knight's land; thence north So cl'Miis; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement. CHAS. KNIGHT, G. B. Watson, Agent September nth, 1906. 68. Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Chas. Knight's land; thence north 80 cbMis; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement W. H. GOODWIN, G. B. Watson, Agent. September nth, 1906. 69. Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Chas. Knight's the north-east comer of Knight's land; south 80 chains; thence east 80.chains, thence north 80 chain sto point of commencement. E. N. MacBETH, A. T. Clark, Agent September nth, 1906. 70. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner of Section 35, Township 12, Range 5, Poudrier survey; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement. M. WERDEN, G. B. Watson, Agent September 17th, 1906. 71. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner of the south-west quarter of Section 14, Townshin 12, Range 5, Poudrier survey; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being the south half of Section 14 and north half of Section 11, Township 12, Range 5, of said survey. H. RENNIE, G. B. Watson, Agent. September 19th, 1906. 72. Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of B. P. Cook's lease; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains ; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement; 640 acres. WILLIAM MEREDITH, A. T. Clark, Agent. September 13th, 1006. 73. Commencing at a post planted at the south-west corner of Maxwell S. Ingles' lease; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains, more or less, to the Nechaco River; thence following hank of said river to the south line of Maxwell S. Ingles' lease; thence west 80 chains, more or less, to point of commencement. MINNIE CURRIE, A. T. Clark, Agent. September 12th, 1906. 74. Commencing at a post planted at a point on the west side of the Upper Nechaco River, opposite the south-west corner of Lot 545; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, more or less, to the bank of the Nechaco River: ;hence following* bank of said river to point of. commencement; 640 acres, more or less. EDGAR L BLAKE. A. T. Clark, Agent September 12th, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase section 24, township 8, range 5, Coast District EMMA HOWE. JOHN DORSEY, Agent 37. Commencing at a post planted at the north-east corner of Section 16, Township 12, Range 5, Poudrier Survey: thence south 80 chains; thence east 3o chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to point of com- mencemtnt, and being Section 15, Township 12, Range 5, of said survey. W. VAN ARSDALEN, G. B. Watson, Agent September 20th, 1906. Located July 12th. 11KKI. 27. Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner of Section 18, Tp. 10, Range 5, Poudrier Survey; thence soutii 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; tnence north 80 chains; thence thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, and being said Section 18 of said survey. J. C. PORTER. A. T. Clark, Agent August 15th, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that 60 days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land, viz.: Commencing at the south-west corner of Lot 9, Cassiar District, situated on thc Skeena River; thence east 40 chains to the south-east corner of Lot 9, thence south 20 chains, thence west 40 chains more or less to the Skeena River, thence northerly along the Skeena River to the point of commencement, containing 80 acres more or less. December I, 1006. e. f. g. McGregor. NOTICE is hereby given that 60 days after date 1 intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land situate in Cassiar District, viz.: Commencing at the North-East corner of Lot 9, Cassiar District on the Hawilghet River—thence south 46 chains and 26 links to the south-east corner nf Lot 9, (hence east 20 chains, tiience north 40 chains more or less to the Fipwilghet River, thence following the river in a westerly direction to the point of commencement, con(aini*g Po acres more or less. December I, igo6. G. P. ROBERTS. NOTICE is hereby given that, 60 days after date, I intend to apply to thc Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land on the right hank of the Skeena River, Range V, Coast District: Commencing at a post marked "James McGown, initial post," at the N.E. corner of the New Town Indian Reserve; thence west, along the Indian Reserve line, 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence cast 40 chains; thence south along the Skeena River to point of commencement, containing 150 acres, more or less. JAMES McGOWN. December 13th, 1906. Dec.15 TAKE NOTICE that, 60 days from date, I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands, situated on the left bank of the Skeena River, about one mile below the Little Canon and commencing at Ed. Midland's N.E. corner post on the bank of the Skeena. Thence S. 40 chains; thence E. 40 chains; thence N. 42 chains, more or less, to Sottsie's S. boundary; thence W. 38 chains, more or less, to the Skeena River; thence N. 3 chains, more or less, to point of commencement, containing 170 acres, more or less. N. GOWEN. A. W. HARVEY, Agent. Dec.15 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 1907 I The Drama. I % riusic and % if At the New Grand, Victoria, this week, the Ring and Bar act, thc Moving Pictures and the Sketch;, and the best of these is the Sketch. I have never yet seen in the vaudeville hall of Victoria a better Sketch, ir one better acted than " Out of Sight," by Rogers and Mackintosh. Both players have good voices which carry throughout the theatre without unnecessary shrieking. The play itself depicts in a refined way a frequent domestic trouble, and last but by no means least it has a good finish, whereas so many of the comedy sketches staged fizzle out at the end in the very weakest manner. The three Poiriers put on an excellent trapeze turn, the great feature of which is the double dislocation of the shoulder on a bar sixteen inches wide by Adolph Poirier. The Moving Pictures show an automobile race, an amusing element being provided by the inevitable woman who is to be the prize. Views have been taken of cars racing round corners at different angles, and the result as seen on the sheet is the best that has yet been attained by the company supplying the New Grand with films. Manolita, a Spanish soubrette, gives a pretty dancing act with Spanish songs. I would suggest to the Byrne-Kenyon Company that they teach the little girl to practise speaking without such a pronounced American accent when playing this side of the line, and to try and look as though she understood what she was saying and not merely repeating a lesson like a parrot. Unfortunately when I saw them one of their company was sick, and therefore it was almost impossible to know what the plot was about, but the dialogue between the uncle and nephew on modern civilization was certainly very funny. With the farce, "The Terrible Telegram," the Empress Stock Company concluded their season at the Fort Street theatre last Wednesday. Their departure will be regretted by many Victorians, who have had good, clean amusement at this play-house. The season at the Empress theatre has been far more successful than have those of the two preceding companies, a fact principally due to the efforts of the two leading players, Miss Knatvold and Mr. Hooley. The former by her graceful and sympathetic acting made herself a favourite during the first week of her appearance in Victoria. I have no hesitation in saying that she is by far the most capable leading lady that has been seen in that theatre since it was opened. If, as is possible Miss Knatvold returns here next fall she may rest assured of a hearty welcome from the theatregoers of the Capital City. As a comedian, Mr. Hooley has long been a favourite. This season he has been combining the arduous duties of stage manager with those of leading man, and the fact that his efforts met with such conspicuous success is the best tribute to his capabilities. By far the most successful play produced this season at the Empress was one written by'this gentleman, entitled "The Gates of Heaven," being an adaptation from Cardinal Wiseman's famous book " Fabiola." The scene is laid in Rome during the reign of the Emperor Diocletian, and depicts the condition of the Christians under that persecuting monarch. The plot centres on the love between Fabiola a typical Roman maiden possessed of the bitterest feelings against the Christians, and Sebastian, a Christian soldier. Through many powerful scenes, during which the excitement and feelings of the audience are worked up to the highest pitch the climax is reached in the fifth act, where ■ Fabiola, seeing a vision of the martyred St. Agnes, embraces the new faith, and thus breaks down all barriers between herself and her soldier lover. Not only did I think very highly of the play myself, but I have heard many extremely favourable criticisms pronounced upon its merits, and I feel convinced that with good staging, such as is not possible in a theatre like the Empress, Mr. Hooley could make a great success of "The Gates of Heaven" if he went on a tour with it. He has already achieved one success in this line with " In the Grasp of Satan," which was played to crowded houses in Tacoma some years ago, under the title, " A Play Without a Name." He may rest assured that if he should be successful in a like degree with his new play, there will be none who will rejoice more than his Victorian patrons. Dr. Kittleson, who has been managing the Empress company, hopes to return to Victoria next fall; until that time the Fort Street theatre will probably remain empty. A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL And may prosperity and health be yours throughout the year, is the wish of FLETCHER BROS. SUPERIOR QUALITY MUSIC HOUSE 93 GOVERNMENT STREET Social and Personal. Mrs. Beauchamp Tye returned on Monday from a visit to Vancouver and New Westminster. * * * Miss Marguerite Little was hostess at a charming impromptu dance given on Monday evening at "Highlands." About twenty couples were present. * * * The bal poudre given by Mrs. Norton last night at the A. 0. U. W. Hall was a great success, a special feature being the snow scene, which was carried out by means of confetti. A full account of the dance will appear next week. * * * A most delightful young people's dance was given at Government House on Wednesday evening, the hostesses being Miss Eleanor and Marion Dunsmuir. About sixty couples were present and enjoyed themselves immensely. * * * Mrs. Croft entertained at dinner on Monday evening last at her beautiful home, "Mount Adelaide." Covers were laid for thirty and the table was most charmingly decorated in silver candelabra, cut glass vases and red carnations and holly. After dinner a number of young people dropped in and an impromptu dance was held. Among the guests were: Dr. and Mrs. Hasell, jMr. and Mrs. Matson, Mr. and Miss' Bryden, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Beaven, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harvey, Mrs. Gaudin, Miss B. Gaudin, Mr. Jim Gaudin, Miss Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cuppage, Miss Mackay, Miss Keefer, Miss Peters and many others. * * * The bridge tournament at "Aloha," the residence of Mrs. Hickman Tye, which has been given by the Anti- Tuberculosis Society, has been an unqualified success from every point of view. The tournament commenced on Wednesday and will conclude today (Saturday). The prizes are very dainty and the competition has been keen. Those playing are Mrs. Bullen, Mrs. Irving, Mrs. Gaudin, Mrs. C. F. Todd, Mrs. J. H. Todd, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Pigott, Mrs. Cross, Mrs. Frank Barnard, Mrs. Loewen, Mrs. A. W. Jones, Mrs. Stuart Robertson, Mrs. H. Robertson, Mrs. Bodwell, Mrs. Gibb, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Raymur, Mrs. Blackwood, Mrs. White Fraser, Mrs. Tuck, Miss Tuck, Miss Miller, Mrs. Pierce, Mrs, Fagan, Miss Cowdry, Mrs. Grahame, Mrs. Amberry, Miss Mason, Miss Newcombe, Miss Jay, Mrs. C. E. Pooley, Mrs. Hirsch, Mrs. Coles, Mrs. Matson, Mrs. Hickman Tye, Mrs. Heyland, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. T. S. Gore and Mrs. W. S. Gore, Mrs. Laing. During the week the scoring has been done by Mrs. David Rogers, and the tea room has been presided over by Mrs. Beauchamp Tye, assisted by Miss Dupont, Miss E. Brown, Miss Newling, Miss Irving, Miss Bullen, Miss P. Mason, Miss Arbuckle, Miss Eberts, Miss Bryden, Miss Keefer, Miss Green, Miss Peters, Miss Perry, Miss Pitts and Miss Maurice Pitts. The society is greatly indebted to Mrs. Tye for so kindly lending her house for the tournament. The Shopping Cure. There is nothing finer for the temper than a new hat, no balm for hurt feelings like a fresh gewgaw; ordering new frocks takes a woman out of herself, and melancholia may be swiftly relieved by a good dose of "dainties" in the form of lingerie. Cut a woman off her shopping, and the result may be disastrous.—"The World." The Uncivilised Sex. In plain words, woman is less civilised than man because she is more emotional. Physical conditions account for the greater emotionalism of woman, and since, as far as we are aware, nothing can alter those physical conditions, woman must always be less civilised than man.—H B. Marriott Watson, in "Hearth and Home." A Cosy Corner at the Poodle Dog. The Poodle Dog Grill, Yates St., Victoria, B. C, is the only real "grill" in British Columbia—the orily place vhere you can ACTUALLV obtain your choice of meats and all the delicacies of the season. W. S. D. SMITH Proprietor "Picadilly Brand" IS THE Best Fitting Clothing in Canada When buying ask for the Brand. For sale in all leading clothing stores. MANUFACTURED BY H. E. BOND & CO., Ltd. TORONTO, - ONTARIO. It Is Evident from the large crowds at the Bismark each day that the people of Vancouver appreciate a strictly first-class Restaurant. For a thoroughly enjoyable meal, upper-country visitors should patronise The Bismark CORNER ABBOTT AND HASTINGS STREETS VANCOUVER. (N. B.—Three-piece orchestra every afternoon and evening.) WHEN YOU HAVE THAT "BLUE FEELING" fcDROP IN AT THE GARRICK'S HEAD BASTION STREET Nuff Skd I WEEK JANUARY 7 The New Grand SULLIVAN a CONSIDINE, Proprietor*. Man.g.m.nt of ROBT. JAMIESON. Frank Muriel COOMBS AND STOKE, —IN— " The Last of the Troope." Xnza and Lorella The Greatest of all Comedy Acrobats. The Noetzell Family Novelty Tight Wire Artists. Clalrle Maynard Prima Donna Soprano, in Melodies old and new. Geo. T. Keane Song Illustrator "The Belle of the Ball." New Moving Pictures, "Secret Service." 1 Prof. M. Nagel's Orchestra. SIM & JACK, Proprietors VICTORIA, B. C. VICTORIA THEATRE WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9, 1906 Under the Personal Patronage of His Honour the Lieut.-Governor. Mme. Ernestine Schumann-Heink The World's Greatest Contralto with Adequate Support. Prices: $3, $2.50, $2, $1.50 and $1. 1 Plan open now at Victoria Theatre —patrons are advised to make choice of seats early. Subscribe for The Week.
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