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Ballantine, Jenkinson & Co. Real Estate, Insurance and Financial Agents telephone 3415 1219 Langley St. The Week A British Columbia Newspaper and Review. Published at Victoria. B. e. HALL m WALKER Agents Wellington Colliery Company's Coal 1232 Gov't St. Telephone 83 4m [ol. 10. No Tenth Year THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 Tenth Year One Dollar Per Annum , VER-SEAS CLUB—On Wednesday next Mr. Evelyn Wrench, the Promoter of the Over-Seas Club Move- It, will be in Victoria. He reaches the lfic Coast after a journey of 7.000 iniles, Inding over six weeks. The journey was jrtaken to promote the interests of and |liarise the public with the objects of the -Seas Club Movement, Mr. Wrench lyoiing man, but has every right to be aud one. In a year he has managed |itiate, organize and develop a world- movement, whicii now numbers tip- Is of 100,000 members, every one Jed to advance British interests and lh ideals. This is not the place to dis- Jhe necessity for such an organization, lie work which it is capable of doing, lie may fitly congratulate the brilliant |izer on having achieved a unique and cedented success. On Wednesday lhe will address the members of the Ibranch and their friends. On that Ion he will be supported by the Presi- )f the Club and by Sir Richard Mc- I, K.C.M.G., Honorary President, ancl Clive Phillips Wolley, who, as well as an active member of the Over-Seas is better known as President of the League. Full particulars of the proline for this meeting will be found else- _, and it is to be hoped that every i.er will make a point of being present lis important occasion |UR VISITORS — Victoria, pronounced-by Mr. Leonard Palmer to be "the most beautiful and most lih city in Canada," has entertained delegations, but none of greater im- Ince than the delegation of British nfacturcrs, who have just left after lling two days in our midst. To a man (represented great interests and in the L'gate untold millions of invested capi- J At home they are carrying on giant Js which at the same time are support- lities ancl furnishing the sons of Greater lin with the finest products of British lifactures. Among so many men of 1 it would be invidious to single out a for special mention, but one may be Jsd, both by reason of his pre-eminence (because he is the head of a firm known lighout the world, A'Ir. Vickers of Vic- J-Maxim, Ltd. This gentleman repre- I an enterprise which practically owns [altogether controls the city of Barrow- lurness, which, when they amalgamated lin business interests ahd took it over /ears ago, had a population of 50,000. Ity it has a population of 200,000. We ■very proud of our rapid development lanada, ancl cities like Vancouver and liipeg havc increased in as great a per- lige, but not even they have added a Jr population than this old English city, |h in the memory of many of us was more than a village. To name this [it to indicate that the spirit of enter- is not dead in the Old Country, that I her problems may be accumulating [intensifying, they are faced with the courage, the same determination and J;ame intelligence which has lifted the lierland to her pre-eminent position lig the nations of the world. The pre- \. of Mr. Vickers here has an added lest at this time, when the one subject Irmost in all minds is the foundation of Inadian navy. If there is any firm in the 1:1 which is qualified to play the leading lin carrying out any naval project which lBorden may devise ancl the Canadian lie endorse, it is the linn of Vickers- lim, Ltd. The visit of the eminent gen- ];n who have just left us has furnished |>pportunity for exchanging the finest Itesies. As Mr. Thomson, the able liber for Victoria, said at the banquet Thursday night, we like to see our Am- |n cousins ancl we like to have their by invested in developing the wonderful resources of our Province, but to a man we believe in British Preference. It is gratifying to know that our visitors enjoyed themselves and that they appreciated the beauties and attractions of our city ancl the hospitality extended. Mr. Leonard Palmer ancl Mr. Cayley delivered two exquisite little speeches in returning thanks for their reception. Unfortunately, both these speeches seem to be lost to posterity, but it is only clue to the civic authorities and to the Board of Trade to preserve die one quoted above in which Mr. Palmer so happily alliterates a definition of Victoria, and also the remark of Mr. Cayley that "nowhere in Canada had they been entertained with such exquisite viands, or with such an intellectual feast as was provided to follow." that the "stimulus," whose source is still a mystery to the Colonist," is to take the shape of a company who will make application for permission to build a tunnel to Thurlow Island, whence one bridge only will be necessary to make connection with the Mainland. There are doubtless many readers who have some recollection of the enormous difficulties which were encountered in the construction of two tunnels which will naturally revert to the mind, viz.. the Mt. Cenis Tunnel ancl the Severn Tunnel. Tn each case similar difficulties had to be encountered which will be met with in any such proposition affecting Seymour Narrows, the presence of water and volcanic rock. Leaving the engineering question of grades out of the question, it would MR. EVELYN WRENCH, ORGANIZER OF THE OVER-SEAS CI.UB MOVEMENT WHO WILL ARRIVE IN VICTORIA ON WEDNESDAY JULY THE TENTH It may not be usual, but il is only fair, in this connection to compliment Mr. Jackson, the manager of the Empress Hotel, on having set a high water-mark for public entertaining in the City of Victoria. SEYMOUR NARROWS—Not long ago the readers of the Colonist were gratified to learn through the medium of the editorial columns that connection with the Mainland "might receive a stimulus from an unexpected source." Such an announcement naturally excited public interest, whicii was the rather increased by the notification that the identity of the "source" was unknown, even to the Colonist. It was confidently expected that the "stimulus" would take the form of a large monetary contribution towards the scheme for erecting a bridge, and hopes were high that, whatever form it might take, it would prove a powerful incentive to the speedy fulfilment of the Island's hopes. However, Thursday's Colonist sheds a little more light on the subject, though, sad to say, the light throws out no ray of hope. It would appear seem that any undertaking which contemplated the tunnelling of Seymour Narrows would be inevitably doomed to failure on the score of financial consideration alone. An eminent engineer to whom the scheme was propounded, unhesitatingly stated that after clue comparison with thc cost of the two engineering feats mentioned above, it would cost, as a conservative estimate, $100,000,000 to complete the tunnel. The Colonist has repeatedly supported the Seymour Narrows Bridge project, the cost of which is estimated at about $20,000,000, and has lamented that difficulties have been found in raising the amount. The Week- would be glad to know by what process of arithmetic the Colonist has arrived at thc conclusion that the $100,000,000 scheme is better worthy of support. THE FIFTH REGIMENT — The Fifth Regiment whicii has just terminated its annual training at Macaulay Plains, met with some well merited enconiuins when the umpires, who wcre acting at the lati' manoeuvres in the neigh bourhood of Goldstream, met to compare their notes. Lieut.-Colonel Currie. commandant in charge of the brigade at Macaulay Plains, was specially complimented on his choice of a position for defence, ancl the success of the sham battle was in no small ineasure due to the zeal an 1 intelligence displayed by this officer. It is not a little gratifying that on this occasion, when so many of the Coast militia were present on one field of endeavour they should have had the opportunity of impressing the Inspector in Chief of Military Operations from Ottawa in the person of Col. Paley, who acted as one of the umpires and gave expression to his gratification in no measured terms. In addition to the highly satisfactory showing which the Fifth made at the Battle of Colwood, they have this year created an enviable record for themselves during training by their shooting. On one other point The Week would also like tq extend its congratulations to the Regiment, anl that is on the number of men who turned out to undergo their course under canvas. Never before have so many men gone into camp ancl the enthusiasm which prevailed this year is a happy omen for the future. THE FOURTH OF JULY—There are few things which do more to cement international good feeling than the sight of the people of two nations at play. So long as the great body of citizens can find enjoyment in the society of those of another country, just so long is the "entente" firm ancl lasting, and though there may be international bickerings oh minor-issues which provoke temporary and local bitterness, the main desire of the people is clearly seen to be for peace ancl friendship. For such reasons as the above it is doubly gratifying to be able to record the complete success of the great Barbecue held on the Fourth of July this year at Goldstream. when our American cousins, resident in Victoria, celebrated the great anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ancl acted as hosts to the many friends ancl neighbours of Canadian citizenship who took the opportunity of making holiday ancl helping in the festivities. That the greatest credit for the successful manner in which the picnic and subsequent sports were conducted is due to Mr. Abraham Smith, the United States Consul in Victoria, goes without saying. Mr. Smith has hosts of friends in Victoria who know him personally, but he has many others who. without the pleasure of an introduction to him, regard him with that respect and liking which an honourable representative of a friendlv nation always commands. BREACH OF FAITH—Thc Council's action in voting clown the contract, with Mr. Mawson to inspect the parks throughout the city and prepare plans for their comprehensive improvement savours of breach of faith. Mr. Mawson is a scenic artist and landscape gardener of international repute who was recently in the city on a visit ancl was approached by Alderman Cuthbert, the Chairman of the Parks Committee, acting with the full knowledge and consent of the Mayor and some of his brother aldermen. The result of thc interview was that Mr. Mawson. who had never sought the work or expressed any desire tn undertake it, was requested lo draw iqi a plan for the general betterment ui our parks an 1 open spaces. His plan was approved by the Parks Committee and the sum necessary for the carrying out of the same was placed in the estimates of the Committee and ratified by thc Council. Moreover, ihe recommendation of the Parks Committee that the arrangement with Mr. Mawson be ratified by the Council and the City Solicitor instructed to draw up a contract under the (Continued on Page /.'. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 It is seldom indeed that I permit myself the luxury of a "lounge" outside the immediate vicinity of Victoria, though it is true that there havc been occasions when I have taken up my official stand on the street corners of Vancouver. Last week, however, the call of the country proved too strong for my holiday- loving soul to resist, and 1 took advantage of the holiday to escape from streets aud terraces and betake myself to the depths of primeval forests. The forests, however, were neither primeval nor deep. 1 am too delicately nurtured to regard with appreciation the "Simple Life," as it is generally understood out here. I like the luxuries of modern civilization over well to be without them, save under the sternest necessity, but there are times when 1 prefer them in a different environment. On this occasion I chose a wayside station on the E. & N. Railway as a suitable spot for the quiet meditation which so well suits my constitution when it can be taken in conjunction with food properly prepared at proper intervals and comfortable beds made with other hands. * * * Certainly it was time that I had a change. I began to notice a certain snappiness in my temper, which culminated into a veritable rage when T observed the inefficient arrangements made by the Railway Company to provide transportation for the hundreds who were all due to leave town by the same train. I suppose that T have been spoilt for ever by English railways, with their delightful separate carriages, where a first-class ticket, except on race days, is a guarantee of comfort and room. I loathe the long cars which prevail throughout this Continent and whicii are doubly obnoxious when there is a crowd. Presumably, everybody eventually entered the train, though I should hate to swear that everyone had a seat; certainly on the return journey there were many who had to stand or rest on scats improvised out of bags and suit-cases. I am firmly convinced that every railway man was originally intended by Providence to be a sausage- maker, for his motto in life would seem to be "Stuff 'em in anyhow; only for goodness' sake, stuff 'em." * * * The search for a seat and the struggle for the same when found, being over, 1 was at liberty to settle down and anticipate the pleasures that awaited me in the country, the eggs, fresh from the hen, that I was going to cat, and the milk, new- drawn from the cow, which awaited mc. With such pleasant thoughts I could withstand the foul tobacco smoked by the Chinamen, Hindus, and such-like who made up the greater part of my companions in the only car where 1 could find a seat and amidst such blissful imaginations I remained oblivious to the mixed jargon of oaths and dialect which pervaded thc smoke-laden atmosphere. At the same time, it was with not a little satisfaction that I discovered that I had reached my journey's end and that my dream of Elysium was about to be realised. * * * And Elysium it was. For two days . revelled amidst the primitive pleasures of ducks and hens, and stored my mind full of knowledge which was as interesting as it may be useful. 1 learnt, for instance, that ducks do best when kept away from water in which to swim; that they grow prodigiously in a phenomenally short time under such conditions, and that some breeds of chickens are kept for table purposes only, whereas others are egg specialists. Many other things I learnt, but throughout my stay 1 had a restless feeling which I could not analyze till my return to town, and then, while walking down Vancouver Street. I found out the •••use thereof. Truth to tell, the country does not suit me, because 1 can find no "kick" which 1 can register against City Councils and such fair game. * * •*• So Vancouver Street had to come to my aid. It is not long since this street was undertaken by the Westrumite Company, but the surface is now full of holes which need immediate repair. Victoria is really a very unfortunate city. If ever there is a chance of anything being done badly, it is safe to lay large sums that the chance will be taken. Why is it that so much that is done has to be undone? Why can't our civic business progress smoothly like other cities? Why are we always in trouble about our water? Why is it that no power under the sun seems able to induce the contractors who undertake our streets to give satisfaction? Echo answers "Why?" And that is about the only satisfaction we ever get. I have often thought that it would be the finest thing in the world for Victoria to be under the absolute rule and government of an autocrat after the style of the "Duchess" in "Alice in Wonderland," whose nod would cause a head to fall without the possibility of an appeal and whose temper might bring about that much needed "esprit de corps" and that pride in one's work which our long- suffering patience has never yet effected. * * * Here let me pause and divert the attention of my readers from the sins of Councils and Corporations to those of individuals. Cleanliness, we are told, is next to godliness, and it is praiseworthy that so many of our store-keepers should have the sidewalks in front of their places of business washed down each morning by the office-boy or the junior clerk, to say nothing of the junior partner. There is another adage, however, which tells of the advantages of early rising, and I think that in the matter of sidewalk washing the two should be taken in conjunction. It is disconcerting, to say the least of it, to have to jump nimbly out of the way of a gushing hose-pipe, what time the boy in charge of the same is paying off an old score on some juvenile foe. lt is bad for the temper to be met, while on the way from the Post- office, at the door of an imposing emporium by a savage-faced employee who delights in sousing a bucketful of filthy water onto the pavement at your feet. One instance only will I quote. It may he a fortnight ago that T was passing down one of the lesser important streets in the centre of the city; in front of me was a young girl, elegantly dressed, as are all the young girls in Victoria, wearing, as do all the young girls in Victoria, white (presumably, silk) stockings and white shoes. She passed in front of a business house just in excellent time to receive the contents of a bucket of the aforesaid dirty water. Her skirts and feet were soaked, and instead of receiving an apology she was greeted with a raucous laugh from the perpetrator of the offence which was echoed by one of those fellows "of the lewd and baser sort" who are always anxious to deserve the opprobious title when opportunity affords. I passed on and, moralising, thought that though cleanliness may be next to godliness, civility is better than cither. * * * Do not understand by the above, however, that I am giviug vent to a heresy. \ merely wish to point out that godliness does not seem to embrace civility. Far be it from me to assert that the knight of the bucket is a non-Churchman. On the contrary the biographies of all great men tell us that in their youth they were pillars of the Church and were also office-boys and junior clerks. But the great men, according to their biographies, were also civility personified, and when they were not picking up stray pins for -future occasions, were making themselves modestly useful to the "Ladies Bountiful" of the district; and if one of the great ones of history had been so unfortunate as to drench a fair passer-by with the contents of the office bucket, he would havc shed tears of mortification and saved from his meagre weekly earnings until he could havc presented her with a new pair of shoes and stockings, having previously taken the size from her wet imprint on thc sidewalk. But, as I have remarked before in the words of Burke, the age of chivalry is past. Also there has passed the age when the office boy of the present becomes the great man of the future. Now-a-days, he goes into another business—and calls it real estate. * * * Before I leave this fascinating subject of civility and bring my weekly remarks to a close, I should like to touch on one other little thing which was brought to my notice a few weeks ago, and that is the fact that there are some men in the city who are sufficiently well educated to be able to read, and are sufficiently well- known to have an introduction to the Library, but who have never been taught any kind of etiquette with regard to smoking. First of all, smoking is not permitted in the Library, and secondly, even if it were, no man with the smallest suspicion of decency would approach the counter to ask for a book with a reeking pipe in his mouth. Tt is no uncommon thing, sad to say, to see a man hail a lady of his acquaintance in the street, stop and talk to her without ever lifting his hat, and all the time keep his pipe, or even more offensive cheap cigar in his mouth. Still, one would have thouglit that inside a building the veriest "hoodlum" would have known better. But these elements of common politeness are not instilled into the generality of the youth of thc country so far as is apparent to the <&l ott^-pm. Don't Spoil Good Liquor by Mixing Inferior Mineral Waters WHITE ROCK LITHIA WATER Adds just that sparkle ancl invigorating quality which is the crowning satisfaction of a wholesome, refreshing drink. "ABSOLUTELY PURE" is the testimony of leading analysts, and it adapts itself with equal felicity as a dilutant, to spirits or milk, the result is ever the same, a sparkling effervesence that destroys thirst and fortifies against fatigue. Insist upon "WHITE ROCK" at all hotels, clubs and bars, and order a supply for home use from your dealer. PITHER & LEISER Victoria Wholesale Agents for B. C. Vancouver Nelson A. W. 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Just as an example of what we offer, let us mention these: Lovely Underskirts, worth $1.35, but now 75c Summer Knit Underwear at Generous Reductions On the main floor thc Summer Knit Underwear and Hose will be in great demand. Pure Silk Vests at $7.50 reduced to $6.00. Ladies' Silk and Gauze Lisle Vests at $1.00, reduced to 85c. Fine Knit Drawers at 65c for soc, and Boys' strong cotton ribbed Hose at 25c, for aoc. All Children's Underwear reduced in price. Bargains in House Furnishings Spring Coats at Half Price House Dresses at Prices to Surprise You GORDONS, LTD.--Victoria's IdealStore THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 The Allen Players Allen Players have been occu- the Victoria Theatre this week their usual success. "Merely Ann," which held the hoards the lirst three days, gave Miss ?elton another opportunity of ling that versatility which is |s'tril_ing attribute of that young Mr. Irving Kennedy was ex- ly suited with the role of |lot, while Mrs. Allen in the the landlady with aspirations |daughter, taken by Miss Marie bon, gave a splendid rendering Ifficult character. Indeed, the ler acting of Mrs. Allen is one lgreat features of the Allen "Company. Later in the week lishop's Carriage" was staged |ved to be a most acceptable IThe Empress Theatre |the exception of the turn con- by Bert Cutler, the enter- It offering this week at the Theatre falls below the lof the shows whicii have been |ig at the popular vaudeville lluring the past few months. ■tier, indeed, is a host in hini- fl his prowess with the cue, for billiard expert, who rejoices liingly impossible shots, is a |i marvel at. The Lindon Sis- dainty singers and dancers, lir turn offers nothing original liabittie. The latter finds some- I the way of originality when |y & Berlein appear in the & Joan" sketch, though the |d action are forced. Prince- Yale are slang experts, but lankee slang is somewhat at a It in Victoria, whilst the Harry rd Co. produce a short play |is distinctly tedious, lt is, jr, seldom that fhe management (Empress Theatre have to rely Ine turn to draw the house, last bill, for instance, providing a Ill-round turn-out, and the ad- Inotice for next week is stlffi- ssurance that Monday next will AI bill presented. Romano's Theatre many years since Hugh Concrete his great novel, "Called but the book is as fresh as ever keen through the medium of the lg-Picture house. Romano's leek placed a representation of |moits novel on the screen and a big success. The Majestic Theatre Making of a Citizen," being lie of a splendid film at the Ma- Ithis week, proved to be a most Tting picture, detailing, as it did, ■of the lesser known features of migrant's life from the time of Iding oil the shores of this Con- No the time when he is a recog- liml respected citizen of his new |y The Crystal Theatre of thc funniest comedies that it visited local Picture houses be seen at the Crystal Theatre |_ek, when a Kalem film entitled lig the Money" was unreeled. lar excellent picture was pre- | by the Pathe Company, whose :al Resemblance" was of a high lie order. Carlton Chase, popu- llesignated "The King of Rag- linade a big hit during the latter If the week, as did Miss Con- | in her Scotch specialty. Princess Theatre lilma" has been meeting with success this week at the popular J house, and the Williams Coin- Is giving its usual finished per- lce of the great novel. Miss Id Page makes a charming Thel- Mr. Richard Lonsdale a hand- manly Sir Phillip Errington, Mr. Aldem Byron's conception jiguard, the dwarf, is splendid. Ither members of the cast are |y good, and all do conscientious, work. Next week they will produce "The Black Flag," an English melo-drama made most popular by the comedian, Nat Goodwin. In this Mr. Dave Williams has the leading- comedy role, and a great many laughs may be expected. On Wednesday. July ioth, t'he Williams Co. will give the receipts of its regular Wednesday matinee for the aid of the,Regina sufferers, on which occasion they will present a special bill for that date only, staging "The Sweetest Girl in Dixie." The Victoria Theatre Zira, a success in which Margaret Anglin starred, is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights next week by the Allen Players Stock Company, with Miss Verna Felton appearing in the title role of Zira. The change of bill for the Victoria Theatre is something new. on entirely different lines from the productions the Allen Players have given here. It will be found dramatic and enthralling. Zira is a story of an incident of the Boer war, but is not a war story. It is a story of borrowed identity in which Zira assumed the character of a nurse of the British army and proceeds to England on the nurse's passport. In England Zira enters a noted family under the name of the nurse who later arrives on the scene. When two women get together to ask and give explanations in a situation like that there is generally something doing. Zira must not be confused with Zaza. in which thc Allen Players opened their season here for it is altogether a different kind of play. There will be a change of bill Thursday night and during the early part of the week a benefit matinee will he given by the Allen Company with other theatrical interests in the city for the suffers by the Regina cyclone. Benefit Performance On Tuesday next a Benefit Performance for the relief of the sufferers of Regina will be held in the Victoria Theatre at 2 p.m. This performance will he given by a combined company drawn from the different theatrical companies in the city. Two Acts will be rendered by the Allen Stock Company, who are at present holding the boards at the Victoria Theatre. The Empress Vaudeville Theatre will he represented by a full list of turns contributed by the artist visiting that house next week. The management of the Crystal Theatre has promised the services of the two vaudeville performers who are hilled to appear at the Broad Street house. In addition there will he a number of turns contributed by local talent. The Musicians' Local, Xo. -'47, under the direction of Professor Turner, has kindly offered its valuable services free of charge. Citizens of Victoria will have a unique opportunity of helping a deserving fund aud at the same time enjoying a three-hour show which promises to be the best of its kind ever presented iu a local theatre. Turkish Baths Under New Management Massage and Chrispody Specialties Lady Masseuse in attendance Baths open from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Phone 1856 821 Fort St. Princess Theatre Formerly A.O.U.W. Hill Cor. Yates & Blanchard Sts. WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY JULY 8TH The Williams Stock Co. Present The Great English Melodrama "The Black Flag" Prices ioc, aoc and 30c Matinees Wednesday and Saturday ioc and noe Curtain, 8.30 p.m. Matinees, 2.45 Reserved Seals on sale at Dean ■& Hiscock's, cor. Ilroad and V'ates Sis. fmpress WEEK JULY 8 Welcome Return of Vaudeville's Sweetest Singers Spencer Marion KELLY & WILDER In a Xew Repertoire of Old .Melodies LEROY HARVEY & COMPANY i;i ihe Western Playlet "Rained In" HANLON & HANLON ln Feats of Strength and Daring Initial Vaudeville Tour of the Topsy Turvy Comedienne MAY ELINORE (Of the Famous Elinore Sisters) E. J. MOORE Magician Victoria Theatre WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY JULY 8 The Alien Players Will Present "ZIRA" An Incident of the Boer War on MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY Monster Benefit on behalf of the Sufferers at Regina will be given at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday, July the 9th at 2 p. m. 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THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 The Week A Provincial Newspaper and Review published every Saturday by "The Week" Publishing Company, Limited Published at 1208 Government St., Victoria, B. C, Canada WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, Editor A Matter of Classification By Bohemian There is an old classification of mankind whicli divides them into ,sheep and goats. I am afraid this has rather too religious a basis to suit the ideas of a Bohemian. If it is necessary to confine oneself to two classes, I am not sure that one could do much better than classify the race as "Men" and "Cowards." Men make mistakes, pay the penalty and try to rectify them. Cowards make mistakes, refuse to take their medicine and try to make someone else pay the penalty. There are few of us who cannot illustrate these two classes from our own experience, and there are few who will not agree that by way of contrast one could hardly do better than set the one against the other. There are two men in history whose names are execrated—Adam ancl Judas; at least, I suppose that Adam was a man; at any rate he was a type, and therefore, for all practical purposes stands for, let us hope, a minority of his race. He had a good time; he ate his apple, but when it came to taking his medicine he proved to be both a coward and a cad; he was afraid, and finally he made the excuse upon which posterity has agreed to denounce him, "The woman tempted me and I did eat." There are men today who share the apple, but who run away when the account comes in; who will resort to any amount of trickery and tergiversation, in fact who will do anything except face the issue. One thing, however, such cads are always willing to do, and that is shelter themselves behind a woman's petticoat. Their misconduct may have placed her in the most compromising position, but not a single qualm will they spare her; she must face thc music while they dally in the back-ground and offer her the consolations of a friendship. This is the genus "Coward." I fear there is no cure for hint, and no remedy for his disease. He flourishes on the credulity of confiding women, who never see through him, and who are always ready to defend him because he is "such a dear." Men know him; they recognise the ear-marks of his tribe, thc low speech, the seductive smile, the caressing look. At the frontier of civilization they deal with him as frontiersmen have always dealt with cowards and cads, and such creatures generally cling to the frontier and lead a roving life carrying on a guerilla warfare upon the conventionalities ami restrictions of civilization. They rarely venture into the cities, nr linger near the search-light; for them it is just one fling at somebody else's expense, and—"back to the woods." They have only one vulnerable spot and that is found on every coward; they know what fear is. and under the inlluence of fear they will rush to any port and seek protection in any quarter. The race may never become extinct, because there will always be weaklings who lack strength of character and definite purpose in life, and who, therefore, drift through it, seeking nothing 'but the gratification of the moment; but their opportunities are diminishing and while many others will continue to pay the penalty for their misdeeds a healthy public opinion is every day making it harder for them to retain a footing in society. In the last issue they are ostracised by Men, even if some of them are coddled by Women. BOHEMIAX. Mining in British Columbia An Address delivered to the Empress Hotel, Victoria, on by William Blakemore, M. I. A banquet was tendered to the British manufacturers now touring Canada by the mayor, aldermen, and citizens of Victoria at the Empress hotel on Thursday night. A large number of prominent citizens attended. Mayor Beckwith presided and on his right was Sir Richard McBride. K.C.M.G., and Mr. James H. Vickers, of Vickers, Maxim & Co., and on the left was Hon. W. R. Ross, minister of lands. The guests composing the Delegation of British Manufacturers included James X. Vickers, George T. Neilson, Frederick Dowson, A. Bick- erton Balmford, D. McLagan, Rowland Rank, Alfred Moorhouse, James PT. Annadale, Thomas Davidson, George Mansfield, G. Hethey, J. H. Stead, J. C. Burlingham, Charles Pocock Lidbetter, George VV. Good- child, B. J. Clark, Olive E. Howell, T. A. Bayliss, O. B. Stanion. Thomas Gadsby. A. F. Redfern, Thomas Brown, J. E. Duffus, Edwin F. Far- don, Edwin Andrews, John Fison, Hon. S. R. Vereker, Major G. F. T. Leather, J. Stark Browne, B. J. Redman, George Mason, Walter Bartholomew, Lancelot Lupton, A. M. Thompson, G. W. Beeson, E. T. Boardman, S. Warwick, Capt. L. Webber, Frank Shackle, James Deuchar, Alfred Whalley, Charles Robb. J. G. Locks, G. F. Barnacle, S. A. Hudston, Major E. J. K. Savage, John Stirling. John Davies, R. C. Lawton, A. Sellers, Edward J. Caley, J.P.; F. J. Hook, Nevill H. Everitt, Charles W. Outram, G H. Ham, John Boyd and W. Leonard Palmer. On rising to speak of the mineral production of the Province, Mr. Blakemore said: "The total mineral production of British Columbia to date is $397,696,- 722. British Columbia is par excellence the Mining Province of Canada. In saying this I am not unmindful of the fact that Ontario produces fifteen- sixteenths of the silver, thanks to thc marvellous development of the Cobalt District, and Alberta and Nova Scotia two-thirds of the coal. When all the mineral production, however, comes to be scheduled, it is found that of a total for 1911 of $57,263,303, British Columbia claims $19,822,718, or just one-third. Analyzing the schedule briefly, we find that British Columbia produces practically all the gold, one-sixteenth of the silver, two- thirds of the copper, all the lead and one-third of the coal and coke. Taking an average of all these aggregations, we get the one-third total production of which T have spoken. When 1 remind you that the population of this Province is still under half a million and that lode mining upon which our production of gold, silver and copper is dependent, only had its real commencement twenty years ago, you will realise that the development has been striking ant! that comparison with older mining provinces is not to our disadvantage. An important feature ol this mineral production to which 1 would specially direct your attention is that coal and coke take the lead. Owing to the disastrous strike in the Crow's Nest District last year, which laid the mines idle for more than half the year, there was a decrease in the out- put as compared with the previous year, when the high-water mark of $9,800,000 was reached. There is not time to amplify my remarks on the intimate relation between coal mining and all the other industries of the Province, but two thoughts suggest themselves wdien we compare the figures for IQII with those for 1010. The first is the extent to which the mineral and smelting industries are dependent upon eoal. During the coal strike smelters were obliged to close down for lack of fuel, and the production of copper and lead suffered accordingly. T cannot too strongly emphasize the very important fact that we have in British Columbia not only enormous areas of proved mineral, but also enormous areas of virgin fuel of thc highest grade for smelting our ores. The other thought suggested by British Manufacturers at the Thursday Evening, July 4th M. E. (Greenwell Medallist) our extensive coal production is that here is t'he basis for all industries requiring fuel and that in this respect no Provinee in the Dominion is so favourably circumstanced. It would be a pleasing task, did time permit, to show how the precious metals and the coal deposits are distributed in many parts of the Province. Leaving placer gold out of consideration for the moment, because the operations are not considerable, I would remind you that for twenty years the Southern part of the Province, and especially the Kootenay, has been the home of lode mining. But with the general development which is now taking place, it is by no means certain that within a few years the discoveries made in its Northern sections may not place the Southern portion of the Province in the back-ground. There is no time to particularise at any length, or it would be easy to speak of important discoveries on the Skeena River, in the Portland Canal country, in the Cariboo, on the Queen Charlotte Islands and on Vancouver Island. The value of these discoveries is attested in the important investments made and the operations undertaken, in the Portland Canal District by Messrs. Mackenzie & Mann and the Granby Mining Company, the latter of which is erecting a large smelter at Goose Bay for the treatment of copper ores. It is perhaps more interesting, however, to be able to speak of the remarkable distribution of the coal areas of the Province. On Vancouver Island coal has been mined extensively and profitably for more than half a century, and the industry 'has laid the foundation for immense fortunes, of which there probably are but few of our visitors who have not heard. Last year the coal mines of the Coast District produced 1,855,661 tons of eoal, of which 1,278,640 tons were consumed in the Province and the balance exported, principally to the United States. These figures show an increase of 201.569 tons over the previous' year, or 13.6 per cent, despite the introduction of California fuel oil, from which it is apparent that the growth of the coal-consuming industries of the Province has more than offset the inroads of fuel oil on the market. Fifteen years ago the coal areas of the Crow's Nest District were opened out and have reached an approximate production of 1,000,000 tons per annum. Ten years ago the coals of the Nicola ancl Princeton Valleys were exploited ancl are today shipping at the rate of 250,000 tons per annum. But T must hurry on to mention the coal areas of new districts, which have only recently been discovered ancl which are at the moment being prospected. The most important of tl'ese is the Ground-hog area, which has attracted very general attention ancl has been reported on by a number of reliable engineers ancl geologists, the most notable being Mr. James McEvoy, for many years associated with the Dominion Geological Survey, ancl Mr. Fleet Robertson, Provincial Mineralogist for British Columbia. These gentlemen are known to be conservative in their estimates and they agree that from present indications and developments it would seem as though this coal field would prove to be one of the most important in the Province. The extent of the coal is so great that it is at present impossible to estimate the tonnage, but Mr. McEvoy, after making the most liberal deductions and dividing thc result of his calculation hy six, arrives at a probable tonnage of 3,072.000,000, equivalent to 10,000 tons per working day, whic'h is about our present Provincial output, for one thousand years. This coal-field covers six hundred miles. Tt is all anthracite or semi-anthracite; the seams vary from three feet to ten feet in thickness, ancl the fixed carbon from a minimum of 63 to a maximum of 85. The other important coal-field to which I would refer is comparatively small in extent, but owes its import ance to the fact that it is the only deposit in the large and important district of which Fort George is the centre—I refer to the Bear River coal area, situate on the river of that name, about fifty miles east of Fort George. This property is destined to serve the country stretching from Tete Jaune Cache in the East to Hazelton in the West, ancl will also furnish fuel for the Grand Trunk Pacific, the Canadian Northern and Vancouver & Great Eastern Railways, for which, indeed, it is the only source of supply in the district outlined. The coal is bituminous with an average of 56 pet- cent, of fixed carbon; the property has been reported on and endorsed by the well-known geologist, Mr. C. J. W. Galloway, formerly of Cardiff, and is estimated by him to contain at least 85,000,000 tons of coal. Among the great mining enterprises of the Province, of which ther are many worthy of mention, I can only refer to three, 'and that in the briefest terms:—The Rambler-Cariboo group in the Slocan District, where an elaborate system of development has been carried out at enormous cost over a long term of years and the problem of deep mining in the silver-lead ores of that district has been successfully solved. This sue cessful attempt at deep mining has had ancl will continue to have a marked effect on the future of the Slocan. Reference must be made to the Standard Mine, also in the Slocan District, where enterprising development work has achieved really remarkable results; indeed, at the pre sent moment tllis mine 'has one of the largest exposures of high grade galena ever seen in British Columbia, ancl one which has led our Provincial Mineralogist, one of the most conscr vative engineers in the Dominion, to estimate the ore in sight at $3,000,000, Xo reference to the mining industry of British Columbia would be complete without mentioning the Granby with an average output of 1,000,000 tons a year of low grade copper ore,—a property which has produced about 7,500,000 tons to date, and which has one of the largest, most complete and most scientific smelting plants in the world. In drawing my remarks to a close I must mention a subject which I have studied intimately for fifteen years, and in wdiich I was able last year to interest my old friend, Pro lessor William Galloway of Cardiff; that of thc establishment of an iron and steel industry in British Columbia. As a pioneer of the movement; I know that I have been very much like "the voice of one crying in the wilderness," and even today there are few who have looked into the subject, who are not afraid to make a forward movement. I know there are difficulties in the way, and I know exactly what those difficulties are. They arise mainly from the high cost of coke and the high cost of labour; but the two combined are not suffi- cient to prevent success if the industry receives the support to wdiich it is entitled and whieh it has been accorded by Dominion and Provincial Governments in the Maritime Provinces. We have the material—coal of the best known quality in abundance; iron ore of suitable grade in abundance; flux galore. It may lie that the anthracite coals of the Ground-hog District may help to solve the problem of a cheaper smelting fuel, because it may be possible to use them "raw"; but in any event one is justified in directing the attention of investors and of the Government to conditions which, in the judgment of careful students of the subject, justify the establishment forthwith of an iron ancl steel industry on Vancouver Island, and in closing my remarks, I will not urge this on the basis of my own opinion merely, but will quote the authority of Professor Galloway, than which no higher could be quoted: "That an installation com- "prising one blast furnace for an out- "put of say 100 tons per clay, together "with thc required complement of "steel-making ancl rolling mill plant, "coal-washing appliances, and by-product coking ovens—all of the "most modern ancl approved type, "would constitute a remunerative in- "vestment in Vancouver Tsland at the "present day." The Late Bishoj Norwich A British Columbian Notat Wrillen Specially for the Wee by Gilbert Malcolm Sproat cl As a frequent visitor to New minster, in the early sixties, ing many evenings with the lat John Sheepshanks, rector the chaplain to Bishop Hills for _ from 1859, 1 came to know hi; well—as well, indeed, as I kne\ das, Glover, Garrett, Woods, A and other Anglican Reverends toria—a tall, well set, plain-ma humourous, hard working ma in serge, corduroy, ancl hoi boots, given to unmusical wl and rather prosy in the pulpi unconventional ancl vigorous in what was then a rough com were noticeable, as also, wil on the part of some, were t tor's fine appetite and powers. His simplicity, kindliness, ancl capacity fol made him generally populail ernor Douglas, after visiting man after his own heart, help from other churchmen) prove the Rectorial quarters| Sheepshanks (born in 1834) New Westminster, he remainel tially, throughout his careeif Old Country, where from 1910 he, as Bishop of Norwic herded over 900 parishes in and Suffolk. The Episcopal, he did not fully occupy, dee| too large and fine, though, marriage to Miss Ryott, of in 1870, he had a numerous fi| which, I believe, six sons daughters survive. He did 11 a carriage, ancl, when a fly we preferred the box seat by the rather than riding alone inside things arose from his dislike tentation in a great bishopr taining many badly paid cler poor congregations. A kinder- man or one more friendly to tl never lived. His role was ths economical, common-sense, 1 administrator, devoted to edu< charitable, and missionary 01 tion. In the counsels of the pate, he shared little, speakinj in the Upper House of Com ancl hardly ever in the H Lords. Nevertheless, the pr tices of Bishop Sheepshank.- his death a short time ago, ha markedly numerous ancl appr* more so, I think, throughoi land, than in the case of any can Bishop in my time. I think hc ever contemplated s vancement. On leaving Briti umbia, he made a tour in the Islands, China ancl Siberia, s the mission-work and ancie gions of the countries visite riving in England, he recei 1868, the benefice of Bilton ne rogate, where he remained fiv when he was nominated by . to the vicarage of St. Marga field. VValton-on-the-Hill, Li' This was a turning point career, for the Gladstone fam much interested in that pari) quite unknown to Sheepshat E. Gladstone greatly apprecis practical interest in the pari; ticularly in midde class scho educational efforts general! 1893, when the see of Norw came vacant, the comparativ known vicar of St. Margaret was nominated for its 66th oc In that capacity, later, he w to assist his own former B Bishop Hills of British Coin who had retired to England ti his last years. "In 1859," said "shanks, "Hills presented an "tilted me to a living in his "at Xew Westminster, and 3 "afterwards I presented ane "tilted him to a living, in my "the vicarage of Parham Framlingham. I doubt \ such a thing has ever happi the history of the Church." Caller—And how does your daut along with her lessons in French? Fond Mother*—Oh, very well, ind< shrugs her shoulders beautifully.—Sa* I* THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 BUILDING PERMITS June 25 to July 2 125- H. Norris—St. Charles St.—Dwelling $ 2,200 |has. Boniface—Robinson St.—Dwelling 2,200 I. A. Clarke—Cedar Hill Road—Alt 250 S. Trew—Fourth St.—Garage 100 ^m. Dougan—Pandora St.—Kitchen 600 W. Pettman—Finlayson St.—Dwelling 1,500 trs. Steel—Chesnut St.—Dwelling 2,300 |26— [fred J. Abbott—Finlayson St.—Dwelling 1,950 V— McDowell—Denman St.—Shack 100 H. Baker—Howe St.—Garage 150 Jas. Northam—Burnside Rd.—Dwelling 2,500 esthohne Lumber Co.—Cross St.—Garage 300 |G. Fox—Cecilia St.—Dwelling 1,800 Bredell—Bank St.—Dwelling 3,000 fs. A. B. Jackson—Gladstone Ave.—Dwelling 3,000 jflhiir L. Carroll—Wilson St.—Dwelling 1,500 l-s. Ruth Walton—Esquimalt Road—Alt 4,000 IB. Lebus—Empress St.—Dwelling 2,400 W. Seaton Karr—Crescent—Dwelling 4,800 R. Alcorn—Foul Bay Rd.—Dwelling 4,800 M. Cowper—Chapman St.—Dwelling 1,900 |ibt. Porter—Government St.—Garage 400 O. M. Jones—Fort St.—Offices .-. 42,500 Im. Hendry—Alpha St.—Temp. Dwelling 100 BRITISH COLUMBIA'S LUMBER INDUSTRY liusiness men report collections slow. Trade is good in all lines, lis hard to get the money in. The reason given by those acquainted I conditions is 'that many people are making payments on lots lased in one of the many subdivisions or townsites in the neigh- lood of Vancouver, and consequently have not tlie ready money ly the trades-people. The buyer feels that the payment on the lust be made, while the store account can wait, even if the good- _f one merchant is forfeited there are others. A banker told lonetary Times this week that he was awaiting with interest the I when second payments have lo be made on some of the recent liases. Second sales are not particularly numerous these days, for Ixcitement has died down. In the meantime, considerable money lieen diverted from the ordinary channels of trade, and merchants 1 had to ask for more credit than usual on that account. (While money may be a little tight, trade and commerce is on the in the southwestern portion of British Columbia, and activity liis in all lines of industry. Satisfactory Conditions in Lumber Industry lin the lumber industry trade is somewhat brisk, and conditions are |hy. Local demand is better, and orders are increasing in quantity east of the mountains. For several months past, the output of lin the coast camps has been almost fifty per cent, higher than for lame periods of last year, in May, for instance, the cut being ■0,000, as against 45,000,000 a year ago. Yet there is no great lus on hand. Prices are firm but loggers are looking forward to an lnce. The coast mills are all busy, though in the interior activity Irdly average. Manufacturers there decided last winter not to cut lisively this year, preferring to wait until such times that so much ler was not imported from thc United States. Only about two- Is of the mills are operating, though if the privy council upholds the lion of Mr. justice Cassels, that lumber sawn twice must pay duty, will be a distinct diminution in the importations from the western On the other hand, many of the mills east of the mountains are liring to operate double shifts. ■Activity is best shown by the new mills. The Empire Lumber lpany, which will develop limits at Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Id, has a capital of $7,500,000, New York people being mostly lested, and are getting ready for business. The capital of the Idian United Lumber Company is $4,000,000, and the operations lied are on a more extensive scale, this company has taken over mills in the Kamloops district, and will erect two more in the section, one at Coquitlam and two on Vancouver Island. Mr. fcrt Marr has started a new mill near Princeton. Thc South Van- ler Lumber Company has a new establishment just east of Eburne, lhe Fraser. The Canada Southern Lumber Company has taken the interests of the Saanich Lumber Company, Sydney. The led Lumber Company has a new mill near Nanaimo. In addition, It half a dozen mills have been burned out during the last two Iths, al! of which will rebuild, some on a larger scale, than before. Give Your Typist Good Stationery and She'll Give You Better Work Baxter & Johnson Co. Limited 618 Fort St. Phone 730 'Che Taylor Mill Co. Limited All kinds of Building Material Lumber .' Sash .' Dooi Telephone 564 North Government Street, Victoria Royal Bank Chambers Victoria, B. C. Thomas Hooper Jlrchitect 522 Winch Building Vancouver, B. C. BRITISH COLUMBIA Contains 252,800,000 acres of rich farm ami fruit lands, timber, mineral and coal lands. Railroads now building will open up to settlers and investors. 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HOSE &f BROOKS CO., LIMITED Vancouver, Distributors for B. C. EYE STRAIN In straining your eyes you are abusing your best friends. Correctly fitted glasses will give you permanent relief and pleasureablc use of your eyesight. Your glasses must be correctly fitted, however. Consult A. P. BLYTH Optometrist and Optician 645 Fort Street Telephone 2259 apl 20 S oct 26 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 Financing Timber Propositions Canadians t'o not seem to take the same interest in timber bonds as do Americans. Some of the recent bond issues in New York have been based on timber propositions, and found an immediate sale. Those who have made a study of this form of investment are very sanguine that the value of timber will greatly increase in the next few years, and those wdio had been connected with the flotation of some of the large concerns state that in financial circles in the east it is not difficult to put through a proposition. Canadians who have made money in timber in the east are among those who have secured holdings in British Columbia. Among the recent visitors here was Mr. George W. Fowler, M.P,, King's County, N.B., who is interested with Mr. J. C. Shields, of Vancouver, in the Canadian United Lumber Company. Money for Harbour Improvements A by-law for half a million dollars is to be placed before the ratepayers of Xew Westminster, along with others aggregating $700,000 more, to raise money for harbour improvements. Although New Westminster is a fresh water port, it is not felt that a considerable distance from the sea will seriously handicap it in the competition for tlie extensive trade expected on the Pacific Coast during the next few years. Victoria lias its scheme on hand, and Vancouver is waiting to sec what the report of the government engineer will suggest. The Appellate Court has decided that an outside company cannot be sued here. In the recent case of Pearlman vs. the Great West Life Insurance Company, judgment was given for the plaintiff in the lower court. He sued for moneys alleged to be clue on commissions for selling policies. The company appealed, since the judgment affected many other companies, ancl won out, one of the appeal judges dissenting. Air. J. Hill Marsh has gone back to London with an option on the Fort George Power Company. This concern has a record of 50,000 horse-power on Willow River, sixteen miles from Fort George. A prominent citizen of Fort George, who is here on a business trip, told The Monetary Times also, that Mr. Marsh has an option, too, on a large block of land at Fort George, owned by a syndicate, of which Mr. D. Dollenmayer, of Minneapolis, is the representative. The two propositions represent $500,000. LONDON TAKES NEW WESTMINSTER'S 4^'s An encouraging development in the London situation was the oversubscription of £100,000 New Westminster 4y2's at 98*}{J. 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Phone Cost Less, Work Better and Quicker '^^HE GAS you consume doing your work will %^y not cost you as much as wood or coal required to do the same work. Your meals can be ready in a moment. The Gas Range will act just the same one day as the other-it is unvaried-always right. Get one to-day, we will connect it free of charge VICTORIA GAS COMPANY, LIMITED 652 Yates Street Telephone 2479 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 orrespondence he Week accepts no responsibility for views exprrssed by its correspondents, lmunicatiom will be inserted whether ed by the real name of the writer a nom de plume, hut the writer's and address must be given to the or as an evidence of bona fides. In no will it be divulged without consent. CAPTAIN COOK 1 e Editor of The Week: —In the Colonist of Sunday, the instant, appeared a letter from |V G. Winterburn giving amongst details a short account in con- |)ti with the early career of our circumnavigator, Captain Janies R. N. |cn Mr. Winterburn, like many people, attempts to record his- must be very careful of his learnt this lesson by bitter nee when writing my history itish Columbia Coast Names." nd time again I bad to destroy itten record as I found I had t down to, as the saying goes fair province, "bedrock"! I to respectfully point out that Winterburn's letter he has several things in error. In t place it might be as well to hat the village of Staithes is d miles from Whitby but up- of ten miles; secondly, the ;rocer ancl haberdasher shop |>ods store) kept in Cooks' day, Mr. John Saunderson and in is'hop Cook served as an assist- tboiit eighteen months, clis- ed loo years ago. It was so 0 the sea that in 1812 it was ned by the waves ancl was clown by Mr. John Shailey, cl succeeded Saunderson in the nd the materials were, as possible, used for erecting the < in Church Street, Staithes, is still in existence anel is out, to the unsuspecting r, as "Cook's Shop." The counter was there until 1835 it was removed to Middles- by Mr. R. Hutton, a hint of Mr. Smailey. nthusiastic admirer of Captain {sited Staithes on 2nd Septem- ■87, and found that the site of ginal shop was entirely cov- deep water. He was inform- in old man who, as a boy, had to remove the stock from op, that, not only were the of the house used again in the g in Church Street, but also f the woodwork and the pre- oor with its iron knocker is the one at which probably Cook had knocked many a time, now we arrive at another mis- 1 Mr. Winterburn's letter: Cook did not run away to there stated but having ex- an earnest desire for a sea was, with his father's permis- aken by his employer, Mr. rson, to Whitby ancl there for three years, he being then 11 years old, as an apprentice sea service, to Mr. John a member of a coal shipping repute, and with whom he ost touch till the end of his his apprenticeship to Mr. John and not to the firm as is stated, was the lirst step over csholel of a new career, a step was to lead him on to a posi- the world's long roll of dished mariners, second to none, first ship was the "Freelove," made several voyages in her, Hthen transferred to the "Three rs," whicii was still in exist- ear the close of the last cen- He remained in her until he ted his term of service as an tice, July 1479. In the inter- etween his trips Cook stayed, usual in those days, at his em- house. The house in Grape Whitby, not "Grace," as stated Winterburn, at present occu- Mr. Braithwaite, is erron- pointed out as the one where when with Mr. Walker, as e books show that at the time Jvas an apprentice Mr. Walker's resided here, Mr. Walker iving in Haggargatc until here of course Cook would re- hen on shore. The "substan- d 1 Id f li' tial brick house" mentioned by Mr. Winterburn and as he says "with a tablet let into the wall," was certainly later the residence of Mr. J'lion Walker, but not *intil after his mother's death in 1752. Cook never stayed there, as he, following the usual custom, would have to provide himself with lodgings when his apprenticeship was at an end. It is recorded that during these periods of leisure between his voyages Cook endeavoured, in an evening, to improve his store of knowledge and elementary navigation. He made great friends with Mr. Walker's housekeeper, Mary Prowd, from whom he obtained the concession of a table and a light in a quiet corner away from the other apprentices where he might read and write in peace, As it is not my intention to give an account, however short, of Cook's distinguished career in His Majesty's service, I will conclude with an interesting anecdote in connection with the housekeeper, Mary Prowd. In 1771, just previous to Captain Cook's sailing on his second voyage of discovery, he paid a visit to Yorkshire to visit his aged father and also the Walkers at Whitby. An interval of seventeen years had elapsed since Cook was amongst his own people. The carriage was met some distance from Whitby by many of the principal inhabitants. Previous to his arrival the Walker family had carefully instructed their household and dependents that a Commander in His Majesty's Navy was a very different person from one of their master's apprentices and that he must be received with all the marks of respect due to his rank. Faithful obedience was promised. In the, household was still residing the old housekeeper, Mary Prowd, and she also promised due o'bedience to the admonitions of her master. The tlay arrived ancl when the carriage drew up to the door ancl the illustrious sailor stepped out, he received from the Walkers the most respectful and heartiest of welcomes; then on turning to the household, Mary, also there to welcome him, ignoring all her instructions, rushed forward, flung her arms round his neck ancl kissing him warmly, exclaimed: "Oh honey Janies! how glad I is to see thee"! ' A welcome probably clearer to the heart of Cook than any other could have been, and a proof of the affectionate regard the man was capable of inspiring. The glimpses of Cook's life given in this letter are taken from a most interesting book lately published in London, "Captain Janies Cook, R.N., F.R.S. The Circumnavigator." By Arthur Kitson, himself a Yorkshire- man. This book, the last word on Captain Cook, was presented to the writer by his friend, Captain Troup, of the C.P.R. service, who purchased it for him in England on his iate visit to the Homeland. JOHN T. WALBRAN, Captain, Fisheries Protection Service, Canada. Victoria, B.C., 28th June, 1912. "ENGLISH AS SHE IS WROTE' Victoria, July 2nd, 1912. Dear Lounger,—Perhaps you can help me in my dilemma. What dire punishment is going to ovcrtage the journalistic profession of this fair country when a distinguished (?) Vietoria editor "with over twelve years' record in editorial and other responsible positions on leading (?) London papers,"—as without a blush he coyly describes himself,—boldly ancl calmly perpetrates the following: "We believe that there rests upon EVERY ABLE-BODIED citizen a sacred obligation to qualify THEMSELVES to defend THEIR country ancl help to maintain the sovereignty of the Empire that girds the world in a union of British hearts ancl self-governing institutions." See second editorial on first page, "A Call to Duty," in Real Estate Journal of June 29th. Surely, when such things happen may we not rightly fear the fall of even "The Lounger?" There are many others, too, in the same issue. For your own safety I shall be, "LEXICON." Island Roads are Studded with Signs Campbell River, V. I., B.C., June 25.—One of the most satisfactory post-planting trips ever undertaken by a good roads association in Western America was completed at 9 o'clock Thursday night, when the crew of Victoria automobilists who have been planting signs along the Island Highway, and the Canadian Highway from Nanaimo to Alberni, reached here ancl placed the last post in position at the present farthest north point which can be reached by road on Vancouver Island. A. E. Todd, president of the Victoria Automobile Club, was in charge of the post-planting crew, and had as lieutenants Messrs. George Melloy, P. Bannerman and H. 0. Kirkham. Each of these gentlemen drove his own car, ancl was accompanied by a party of friends. In all, well over three hundred miles of road will have been travelled by the time the crew returns to Victoria, and one hundred and thirty indicators placed in position. An important question has been settled by this marking of the Island roads; that is whether the Canadian Highway signs will have precedence over the Island Highway signs. It was finally decided that inasmuch as the Canadian Highway was a national road, and the Island Highway a local stretch, it would be best to have the national sign above the Island board. This rule will be followed throughout Canada, now that a precedent has been set by Vancouver Island. All the signs placed on the Island roads are of the same size and shape, identical with the initial signpost plantecl on the banks of the Somas River, on May 4, the sign which is once again back in its proper place, after a nocturnal and unauthorized excursion to Port Alberni. A New Yorker had occasion to phone from one suburb to another while visiting in a western city. Upon asking what the charge was, lie was told 50 cents. "Fifty cents! For that distance? Great Scott. In New York you can call hell up for 50 cents." "Possibly," coolly answered the operator. "It's* in the city limits." The London Book Club Hetfrj.-ll tola.tn. & 4 to6p.m. daily Saturday, 11 to 1,4 to 6& 8 to 10 p.m. Library and Office 737 Fort Street Victoria, B. C. Mrs. Hallett. Librarian Phone 2601 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range III TAKE notice that I, Thomas McDonald, of Eburne, B. C, occupation Contractor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about two miles south-west from Finger Mountain on the Kleen-a-Klcene River, marked south-east corner; thence north 80 chains; west 80 chains; soutii 80 chains; east 80 chains to post of commencement. Dated April 18th, 1912. THOMAS McDONALD. june 22 aug. 17 NOTICE SEALED TENDERS, endorsed "Tender for Reverted Mineral Claim," will be received by the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the 8th of July next, for the purchase of the following mineral claims, which were forfeited to the Crown for unpaid taxes at tax sale of the 7th of December, 1904, viz.:— "Blucher," known as Lot 288, Sayward District. "Wellington," known as Lot 289, Sayward District. "Waterloo Fraction," known as Lot 200, Sayward District. "Contact Fraction," known as Lot 326, Sayward District. Tender for each clajm must bc made separately and no tender for a less amount than $236 will be accepted for the "Blucher"; $236 for the "Wellington"; $188 for the "Waterloo Fraction"; and $42 for the "Contact Fraction." Each tender must be accompanied by a marked cheque for the full amount thereof. Cheques of thc unsuccessful tenders will be returned. ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., June 8th, 1912. june 22 iuly 6 Just what you want for summer comfort on lawn, porch or in camp, the "IDEAL" Hammo-Couch Everywhere replacing the old-fashioned, saggy, shift "half-moon" hammocks. Used as a seat or lounge cr ls a couch for outdoor sleeping it gives real comfort and years of service. But be sure you get the genuine "IDEAL" Hammo-Couch—the kind with steel frame supporting the springs. Others have insecure wooden frames, with uncomfortable hard edge. No others have the back support, all-round windshield, adjustable canopy sunshade and other "IDEAL" features. Complete description and nearest dealer's name promptly sent free if you ask for Booklet H io ^IDEAL BEDDING Ce,MITED 20 JEFFERSON AVENUE, TORONTO Sold with steel [jfifiSJJBJiJMjCTniBQ^B^BBB^^ffl Be sure lhe Ham mo- frame suppott for IH|R| ____TmI-2v a fl IKvrlfll ^-oucri y°u DlJy lawn use, or without if to be hung from porch roof. bears this trade mark — and get greatest comfort and service. VICTORIA LAND DTSTRICT District of Sayward TAKE NOTICE that James P. Craig, of Montreal, Que., broker, intends to apply fnr permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted one and one-half miles in an easterly direction from the mouth of Bear River and at thc south-east corner of timber licence 4495; thence south 48 chains to the north boundary of timber licence 37477; thence west 35 chains; thence north 48 chains; theuce cast 35 chains, to point of commencement, containing 170 acres more or less. Dated this 8th day of May, 1912. TAMES PENRHYN CRAIG. A. G. Sivell, Agent, juue 29 aug. 24 VICTORTA LAND DISTRICT District of Savward TAKE NOTICE that Jane Herchmer of Chicago, 111., widow, intends to apply for permission to purchase thc following described lands: Commencing at a post planted one mile south-east of the mouth of Bear River and at the north-east corner of timber licence 30192; thence south 50 chains; thenee east 80 chains; theuce north 50 chains; thence west So chains to point of commencement, containing 400 acres. Dated May 8th, 1912. JANE HERCHMER. A. G. Sivell, Agent, june 29 aug. 24 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Sayward TAKE NOTICE that Bessie Elliott of Toronto, Ont., Canada, Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted a mile and a half in a south-easterly direction from the mouth of Bear River on the western boundary of timber licence 374/7; thence cast 20 chains; thence south 20 chains; thence east 60 chains; theuce south 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thenee north 60 chains to point of commencement, containing 360 acres. Dated May 9th, 1912. BESSIE ELLIOTT. A. G. Sivell, Agent, june 29 aug. 24 VICTORIA LAND DTSTRICT District of Sayward TAKE NOTTCE that Robert Craig of Montreal, Que., Gentleman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following descrilied lands: Commencing at a post planted ahout a mile east of the mouth of Bear River on the south boundary of timber licence 4495; thence west 50 chains to thc east boundary of lot 315; thence soutii 40 chains; thence east 6n chains; thence north 20 chains; thence west 10 chains; thence north 20 cliains to point of commencement, containing 220 acres more or less. Dated May 8th, 1912. ROBERT CRAIG, A. G. Sivell, Agent, june 29 aug. 24 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of hayward TAKE NOTTCE that Harry W. Dawson of Toronto, Out., Canada, Gentleman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Conimencing at a post planted two and a half miles south-east of the mouth of Bear River on the western boundary of lot 63; thence south forty chains; thence east 20 chains; thence soutii 40 chains; thence west 20 chains; thence north 20 chains; thence west 30 chains; thence north 60 cliains; thence east 30 chains to point of commencement, containing 260 acres more or less. Dateil Mav 8th, 1012. HARRY WHITEHEAD DAWSON. A. G. Sivell, Agent, june 29 aug. 24 VICTORTA LAND DISTRICT District of Sayward TAKE XOTICE that John Elliott of Toronto, Out., Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Conimencing at a post planted two miles soutii of the mouth of Bear Rivet- on the eastern boundary of timber licence 30192; thence south 60 chains; theuce cast 60 chains; thence north 60 cliains; thence west 60 chains to point of commencement, containing 360 acres. Daled Mav 8th, 1912. JOHN ELLIOTT. A, G, Sivell, Agent, june 29 aug. 24 WATER NOTICE For a Licence to Take and Use Water NOTTCE is hereby given that Lillian Paten, wife of Robert Paten, of Mount Newton, South Saanich, British Columbia, will apply for a licence to take md use on thousand gallons per day of water out of a spring (mi-named) which is r»Auate on part of Section Two (2), Range Two (2) West, Sonth Saanich District, described as follows:—Commencing at the intersection of the South boundary of thc West Saanich Road, thence easterly along thc said South boundary thirty-six chains and fifteen links (36.15) to the Southeast corner of the said section; thence northerly along the East boundary of the said section a distance of teu (10) chains; thence Westerly parallel with the Soutii boundary of said section a distance of thirty-one chains and forty-nine links (31.49) to the East boundary of the West Saanich Road and thence along the East boundary of the said road to the point of commencement, making 11.16 chains, more or less. The water will be diverted at the Spring and will he used for domestic purposes on the land described as, All that piece or parcel of land, being part of Section 4. Range 2 West, South Saanich District, B.C., and more particularly described as follows:—Commencing at a point on thc Nortli boundary of said Section 4, distant one thousand one hundred and seventy-nine and six-tenths (1179.6) feet from the" north-east corner of thc said section; thence in an easterly direction along thc said north boundary of the said section a distance of eight hundred and nineteen and six-tenths (819.6) feet; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to thc east boundary of the said section a distance of nine hundred and forty feet (940) more or less to thc North boundary of the Mount Newton Cross Road; thence following the said north boundary of the said road in a direction soutli seventy-two degrees and twenty-six minutes west magnetic (S. 72.26 W.) a distance of nine hundred and thirty- five (935) feet, and thence to point of commencement. Thc whole containing 17.4 acres, more or less, and shown coloured red on a plan made by P. A. Landry, B.C.L.S., and datetl 27th day of December, 1911. This notice was posted on the ground on the 25th dav of June, 1912. Tho application will bc filed iu the office of the Water Recorder at Victoria. It. C. Objections may bc filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B, C. LILLTAX PATEN, Applicant. By Robert 11, Paten, Agent, june 2<) july 20 VICTOBIA LAXD DIS.RKT District of Sayward TAKE NOTICE that Margaret Dawson of Toronto, Out., .Married Woman, intends to apply for permissi on to purchase the fnllowing described lands: Commencing at a post planted three and a half miles south-east of the mouth of Bear Ulver and theuce east 50 chains; thence north 60 chains; thenee west 20 ehains; thenee south 30 chains; thence west 30 chains; thence south 30 chains, to point of commencement, containing 210 acres. Dated this 9th dav of Mav. 1012. MARGARET DAWSON. A. G. Sivell, Agent, june 29 aug. 24 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing upon Lots 2031, 2034, 2035, 2035A, 2040 to 2046 inclusive, 2o_j8, 2049A, 2050, 2055, 2057, 2060 to 2063 inclusive, 2067, 2068. 2069, 2075A, 2076, 2078, 2080, 2084, 2086, and 2088, Cassiar District, notice of which, bearing date May 18th, 1912, was published in the British Columbia Gazette on May 23rd, 1912, is cancelled. R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., 19th June, 1912. june 22 sept. 21 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 VICTORIA LAND DISTRIQT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Hugh McMillan, of Vancouver, occupation Engineer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the north-west corner of Sapphi Lake, west branch Homalko River; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south 40 chains to lake shore; thence west alone lake shore 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April -*oth, 1912. HUGH McMILLAN. june 15 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKK notice that Elizabeth McMillan, of Vancouver, occupation Widow, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one and one-half miles northeast from Middle Lake, west branch Homalko River and on west side of river; thence west 40 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April 20th, 1912. ELIZABETH McMILLAN. june 15 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that John Watt, of Vancouver, occupation Mechanic, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one mile north from north shore of Middle Lake, west branch Homalko River and on west side of river; thence west 40 chains; tnence south 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April 20th, iqiz. JOHN WATT, june 15 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Nettie Elizabeth McMillan, of Vancouver, occupation House-keeper, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on north shore of Middle Lake, west branch Homalko River; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence west 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April 20th, 1912. NETTIE ELIZABETH McMILLAN. june 15 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Emma Tambouline, of Westham Island, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about two and one- half miles north-east from Twist Lake and on east side of west branch of Homalko River; thence west 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April 18th, 1912. LABIA TAMBOULINE. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS Coal mining rights of the Dominion, in -Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the North-west Territories and in a portion of the Prnv'nc-p of British Columbia may be It-ased for a term of twenty- one years at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. Application for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub- Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal sub-divisions of sections, and in unsurveyen territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of live cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights arc not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. mch 9 sept. 7 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE june 15 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Joseph lambouline, of Westham Island, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted ahout one-half miles south from Bluff Lake, west branch Homalko River; thence south 40 chains; thence west 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April 20th, 1912. JOSEPH TAMBOULINE. june 15 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range III TAKE notice that John Butler of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Teamster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following deserihed lands:—Commencing at a post planted opposite Finger Mountain on the Kleene-a-Kleene river, marked North-east Cor.; tnence south 40 chains; west 80 chains; north 40 chains; east 80 chains to post of commencement. Dated April 16th, 1912. JOHN BUTLER. G. McMillan Agent. june 15 aug. 10 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range III TAKE notice that Alexander Ferris, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation Teamster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 13 miles south-west from Finger Mountain down the Kleene-a- Kleene River, inarked South-east Cor.; thence north 80 chains; west 80 chains; south 80 chains; east 80 chains to post of commencement. Dated April 18th, 1912. ALEXANDER FERRIS. G. McMillan Agent, june 15 aug. 10 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range III TAKE notice that Harry Boyd, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Contractor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted ahout 12 miles from Finger Mountain down the Klecne-a-Kleene River, marked South-west Cor.; thence north 80 chains; east 80 chains; south 80 chains; west 80 chains to post of commencement. Dated April 18th, 1912. HARRY BOYD. G. McMillan Agent, june 15 aug. 10 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range III TAKiv notice that John Ferguson, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Teamster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following deserihed lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 12 miles south-west from ringer Mountain down Kleene-a-Kleene River, marked South-cast Cor.; thence north 80 chains; west 80 chains; south 80 chains; cast 80 chains to post of commencement. Dated April 18th, 1912. JOHN FERGUSON. G. McMillan Agent, june 15 aug. 10 WATER NOTICE For a Licence to Take and Use Water NOTICE is hereby given that The Portland Cement Construction Co., Ltd., Victoria, B. C., will apply for a licence to take and use 0.2 cub. feet per second of water out of China Creek, which flows in an easterly direction through Lots 118 and 75, Malahat District, and empties into Saanich Inlet near opposite Tod Inlet. The water will be diverted about 100 yds. west of bridge over China Creek, ancl wilt be used for domestic purposes on the land described as Lots 118, 73. 74. 75. 95 an(l 12?t Malahat District. This notice was posted on the ground on the 4th day of June, 1912. Thc application will be filed in thc oflice of the Water Recorder at Victoria. Objections may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. 8 THE PORTLAND CEMENT CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD., Applicant. By F. A. Devereux, A^ent. june 8 June 29 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range III TAKE notice that Emma MacDonald, of Bella Coola, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted 20 chains east from the South-west Cor., of the North-west quarter of Section 27,'Township 6; tnence north 20 chains; thence east 20 chains; thence south 20 chains; thence west 20 chains to point of commencement and containing 40 acres more or less. Dated May 29th, 1912. EMMA MacDONALD. June 15 aug. 17 NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing over Lot 9874, Group I, Kootenay District, by reason of the notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 27th of December, 1907, is cancelled. ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 18th May, 1912. may 25 aug. 24 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast. TAKE notice that I, George H. Crane, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Contractor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 20 chains west from the northwest corner of the Northwest quartef of Section 22, Township 8, Range 3, thence north 20 chains, thence east 30 chains, thence south 20 chains; thence west 30 chains to point of commencement, and containing sixty (60) acres more or less. Dated May 8, 1912, GEO. H. CRANE- may 18 july 13 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that John F. McMillan, of Vancouver, occupation Fireman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three and one-half miles northeast from Twist Lake and on east side of west branch Homalko River; thence west <*o chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence soutli 40 chains to point of commencement. JOHN FITZGERALD McMILLAN. june 15 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Faj; McMillan, of Vancouver, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three miles north-east from Twist Lake and on east side of west branch of Homalko River; thence west 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April 18th, 1912. FAY McMILLAN. June 15 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Agnes Watt, of Vancouver, occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at north end of Twist Lake, west branch Homalko River and near where river empties into lake; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence west 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April 18th, igi2. AGNES WATT, june 15 aug. 1* VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that William Tambouline, of Westham Island, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about two miles north-east from Twist Lake and east side of west branch of Homalko River; thence west 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south so chains; thence soutii 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April 18th, 1912. WILLIAM TAMBOULINE. june 15 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Louis Tambouline, of Westham Island, occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described iands:—Commencing at a post planted about one mile south from Bluff Lake, west branch Homalko River; , thence south 40 chains; thence west 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April 20th, 1912. LOUIS TAMBOULINE- june 15 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that EH Bourdon, of Vancouver, occupation Retired, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on south shore of Bluff Lake, west branch Homalko River, and on west side of river; thence south 40 chains; thence west 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated April 20th, 1012. ELI BOURDON. june 1 q aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range II TAKE notice that Donald Paul McMillan, of Vancouver, occupation Mechanic, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about four and one-half miles north-east from Middle Lake, west branch Homalko River, and on west side of river; thence west jo chains; thence south 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 40 cnains to point of commencement. Dated April 20th, 1912. DONALD PAUL R.cMILLAN. june 15 . aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Victoria TAKE notice that Victoria Machinery Depot Company, Limited, of the City of Victoria, occupation Engineers, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at high water mark in the easterly boundary line of Lot 10, Block K, Harbor Estate, in the City of Victoria, B.C., distant 115 feet more or less south from the northeast corner of said Lot 10; thence southerly and following the easterly boundary of said lot produced, a distance of 590 feet, more or less; thence at right angles westerly a distance of 300 feet more or less to the easterly boundary of Lot 6, Block K, Harbor Estate produced; thence at right angles northerly and following the westerly boundary line of said Lot 6, produced to high water mark; thence easterly following the sinuosities of the shore line to point of commencement containing 4.1 acres, more or less. Dated May 17th, Victoria, B.C. VICTORIA MACHINERY DEPOT COMPANY, LIMITED. Charles Joseph Vancouver Spratt, Agent, june 1 aug 30 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE notice that William Dixon, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Cook, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about four miles distant in a southerly direction from Takush Harbor; thence south do chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence west 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. Dated May 6th, 1912. WILLIAM DIXON. Frederick A. Smith, Agent, may 25 july 20 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE notice that William Peter Smith, of Victoria, B. C., occupation Engineer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three miles distant in a south-westerly direction from Takush Harbor; thence west 40 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. Dated May 7th, 1912. WILLIAM PETER SMITH. Frederick A. Smith, Agent, may 25 july 20 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE notice that Geo. Herbert Atkins, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Painter, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about four miles in a southerly direction from Takush Harbor, thence south 40 chains; thence west 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. Dated May 7th, 1912. GEO HERBERT ATKINS. Frederick A. Smith, Agent may 25 july 20 NOTICE SEALED TENDERS will be receivl the undersigned up to noon of Monda| 8th of July next, for the purchase of Lc, 31A, and 31B, Cowichan District, being] small islands, comprising respectively] acres, 0.17 acre and 0.25 acre, situattl jacent to Pender Island. Tenders must be made for each island I ately and no tender from one person foil than one of the Islands will be acceptel Each tender must be properly enl "Tender for Land," and must be accoml by a marked cheque equal to twenty-fil cent, of the amount thereof. The upsel is fixed at the rate of $10 per acre ail tender for a less amount will not be acl ROBERT A. RENWICkI Deputy Minister of L| Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., June uth, 1912. june 22 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE NOTICE t .at Frederick Wood, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Contractor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about four miles distant and in a southerly direction from Takush Harbor; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence west 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. Dated May 6th, 1912. FREDERICK WOOD. Frederick A. Smith, Agent, may 25 July 20 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE .IS HEREBY GIVEN that t.,e reserve existing over Lot 103, Range 3, Coast District, by reason of a notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 27th of December, 1907, be cancelled for the purpose of effecting a sale of the said lands to the Western Canada Trust Limited. R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 22nd April, 1912. apl 27 july 27 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve covering Fractional Sections 13, 14, 15 and Section 24, Township 84, Lillooet District, established by notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 6th of April, 1911, and dated 3rd of April, ion,t and also by notice published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 13th of April, 1911, and dated ioth of April, 1911, is nereby cancelled for the purpose of lease by tender, ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, ioth June, igi2. june 15 sept. 14 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing on Crown Lands in the vicinity of Stuart River, situated in thc Cariboo District, notice of which bearing date December 17th, 1908, was published in the British Columbia Gazette, dated December 17th, 1008, is cancelled in so far as the same relates to the lands surveyed as Lots un, 1114, 5415, 5379, 5433, 538o, 5381, 5382, 5383, 5384, 538s, 5417. 5419, 539*. 5390. 5389, 5388, 5387, 5386, 5432, 5437, 5438, 543ii 5392, 5393> 5394. 5395, 5396, 5397, 5421, 5424, 5403. 5402, 5401, 5400, 5399, 5398, 5430, 5439. 5429. 5404. 5405, 5406, 5407, 5408, 5409, 5427, 5414, 5426, 5428, 5425, 5413. and 5412, all in the Cariboo District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, i2tli June, 1912. june 15 sept. 14 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range III _. TAKE notice that I, Albert McDonald, of Eburne, occupation Chaffeur, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted ahout three miles south-west from Finger Mountain on the Kleen-a-Kleene River, marked south-east corner; thence north 80 chains, west 80 chains, soutii 80 chains, east 80 cliains to post of commencement. Dated April 18th, 1912. ALBERT McDONALD. june 22 aug. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE notice that Frank Leroy, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one and one-half miles distant and in a westerly direction from Takush Harbor; thence soutii 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 320 acres more or less. Dated May 8th, 1912. FRANK LEROY. Frederick A. Smith, Agent, may 25 July 20 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE notice that James Arthur Shanks, of Victoria, B. C, occupation Barber, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the north-east shore of Mil- biook Cove; thence north 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence west 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 aeres more or less. Dated May 8th, 1912. JA1..ES ARTHUR SHANKS. Frederick A. Smith, Agent, mav 25 july 20 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 2 TAKE notice that Anthony Anderson, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Mining Man, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about three and one-half miles distant and in a south-easterly direction from Takush Harbor; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated May 6th, 1912. ANTHONY ANDERSON. Frederick A. Smith, Agent, may 25 july 20 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve established by notice dated 5th July, 1911, and published in the British Columbia Gazette of the 13th of July, 1911, is cancelled in so far as same relates to Lot 2911, Group I, New Westminster District, situated on Gambier Island, in order that the sale of the said Lot 2911 be made to Fred. P. Murray, ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 18th May, 1912. may 25 aug. 24 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby givent that the reserve existing over Crown Lands in the vicinity of Stuart River, Cariboo, notice of which bearing date February 15th, 1910, was published in the British Columbia Gazette, February 17th, 1910, is cancelled, in so far as the same relates to the lands surveyed as Lots 6251, 6252, 6253, 6254, 6255, 6256, 6257, 6258, 6265, 6272, 6298, 6297, 62g6, 6289, 6271, 6266, 6264, 6259, 6273, 6280, 6281, 6279, 6274, 6260, 6263, 6267, 6270, 6290, 6295, 6291, 6269, 6268, 6262, 6261, 6275. 6278, 6284, 6277, 6276, 6285, 6286, 6287, 6288, 6292, 6293, 6294, 6295a, 6301, 6905, 6300, 6299, 6903, 6904, 6907, 6908, 6908a and 6906, all in the Cariboo District. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 12th June, 1912. june 15 sept. 14 ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE OF C^ HALIFAX, N. S. THE NEXT examination for the L Naval Cadets will bc held at the exal centres of the Civil Service Commif November, [912; parents or guardial tending candidates should apply to tfl tary, Civil Service Commission, Ol entry papers before 1st October nexl Candidates must bc between the ad and 16 on ist JANUARY, 1913. 1 Cadets arc trainedt for appointment! cers in the Naval Service, the coursT College being two years, followed by in a Training Cruiser, after whicli are rated Midshipmen. L Further details can be obtained on| tion to undersigned. G. J. DESBARATS, I Deputy Minister of the Naval | Department of the Naval Service, —23705 Ottawa, May 6th, 191 june 29 "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the matter of an Application for Certificate of Title to Lot 994, City, Britisli Columbia. NOTICE is hereby given of my inttl the expiration of one calendar monT thc first publication h^eof to issuej Certificate of Title in lieu of the C of Title issued to Gustav Sutro on day of May, 1897, and numbered | which has been lost or destroyed. Dated at Land Registry Oflice, B. C, this 20th day of June, 1912. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar General of | June 29 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICI District of Coast, ^ange 2 j TAKE notice that John Walker li of Victoria, B.C., occupation Carpet! tends to apply for permission to m the following described lands:—Cornl at a post planted about three miles! and in a southerly direction from I Harbor; thence west 40 chains; thenoj 40 chains; thence east 40 chains ;I south. 40 chains to point of commer| containing 160 acres more or less. Dated May 6th, 1912. JOHN WALKER McBRIDEl Frederick A. Smith, may 25 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICI District of Coasl, Range 2 TAKE notice that Herman Rupert I of Victoria, B.C., occupation Surve>| tends to apply for permission to the following described lands:—Cor at a post planted ahout three miles I and in a southerly direction from L Harbor; thence east 40 chains; thenci 40 chains; thence west 40 chains; I soutii 40 chains to point of commenl containing 160 acres more or less. Dated May 6th, 1912. HERMAN RUPERT BROWfl Frederick A. Smith, may 25 CANCELLATION OF RESERI NOTICE is hereby given that the existing on vacant Crown lands in Tl iA, Range <;, Coast District, by read notice published in the British f Gazette on November ist, 1906, and date of October 31st, 1906, is canc<| R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of \ Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., 15th June, 1912. june 22 WATER NOTICE For a License to Take and Use NOTICE is hereby given that Edl Hart, of Victoria, B. C, Physician, wl for a license to take and use one seel of water out of Metchosin Creek, whl in an easterly direction through Secticl and empties into a Lagoon northT Albert Head. The water will be dhf about 500 ft. from the shore line be used for irrigation purposes on described as Lot 2, Subdivision of Sel and part of Section 44, Metchosin Dl This notice was posted on the grl the 19th dav of June, 1912. The apl will be filed in the office of the Wl corder at Victoria, B. C. I Objections may be filed with the sail Recorder or with the Comptroller ol Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victorif EDWARD C. HArI Apjf june 22 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 That Hundredth Chance A Short Story—By Ralph Roeder liing the document away, the rose as eagerly as a schoolboy an opportunity to play truant, with exactly the same feeling of trepidation tiptoed from his out into the long corridor. The corridor stretched, softly car- and dim, six hundred feet cr connecting the morning-room e private apartments at one end e blue salon of the state apart- ts at the other. down toward the state end figures trudged. The first, some tnce in advance, was the lord berlain. He had just left the study, earlier than his usual the other two were the guards e Cassilone Regiment, who had on duty in the king's study and mistaken the lord chamberlain's rture for the signal that they relieved. * king was alone for the first •as he remembered it, in over years. He felt a strange thrill. ancing a dozen steps into the corridor, he glanced about. It dangerous adventure for the o undertake, for the year 1911 een one of unsurpassed republi- tivity. Unrest and revolt were est everywhere about the palace, ven in it. The very atmosphere d charged with impending dis- irtiers and cabinet ministers had for months nervous and oped by the threatening tide; but ing—his blithe, whimsical spirit, tally boyish even for his twenty- years, saw no cause for alarm, him it was, if anything, only a in the great monotony, w he paused, undecided just what 0 make of his short freedom. :her to go to the blue salon and consternation among the privy lillors and nobles waiting there ie morning audience, or to the ing-room at the other end and ise the queen and the three-year- 'rince of Lagenda in their post- fast play. ng always very much more in love the queen and the prince than 1 the affairs of state, the king d toward the morning-room. slipped along quietly, for there other guards along the cross dors who might hear his foot- and rescue him from his rare most at the bedchamber corridor, h joins the long corridor and off from it to the queen's own s, the king in his progress be- aware of another figure slip- along as furtively as himself and wing him. e king slowed his steps; things really becoming interesting, figure had become conscious of otice, and paused too. They were nore than twenty paces apart, ell, what do you want?" the king- quietly, e figure paused in the shadows a nt, then advanced to where the stood. e king saw a stranger—a short very strong man, vvith serious, e-cut features marked with the nt cast but showing a certain mined intelligence. serious, large eyes were look- t the king with as much intent- as was possible in that dim there was any fancied recogni- )f the much-photographed royal •es, it was more than offset by lexpected privacy of the meeting he very plain and frankly shabby )f coarse English tweeds which ing loved to garb himself in of ings. ting the king down as a valet or unimportant, non-uniformed at- nt, the man stood silently and a jpidly ignoring him. hat is it you wish?" asked thc jgain, still quietly. There were four people, besides the chap- md the guards, who were per- unaiinounced access to the pri- ipartments. man's square features worked ily. His great calmness was due only to the very tense ness of some great strain under wdiich he was labouring. "I—I," he began. But his peasant tongue was too thick to furnish the glibly quick explanation needed for the critical moment. Suddenly he realised that he had penetrated into the private apartments of the palace, the sacred domain, by stealth, and such intrusion was punishable by death—a quick and private death with the outside world never hearing of it. Reflecting as swiftly as his untrained wits permitted, there seemed but one chance to take. There were known to be one or two members of the revolutionists' great secret organisation, the League of Liberty, inside t'he palace itself. This man with the shabby suit and the affable, democratic manner, might be one of them. He might make the great sign of the League. At best, it was the only chance. Tensely, trembling, he raised his left hand, and held the four fingers straight upright, to indicate the dominant people, with the thumb crooked inward and bent, to represent the fallen king. The king, still feeling gay and adventurous, and not knowing just what to do to keep up the pleasant game with this earnest man who amused him so much, held up his left hand, too, and quite deftly imitated the queer movements the man had made. It was a great success. The strange man's face lit up with unspeakable joy and he immediately grasped the king's right hand in a clasp of fervid cordiality that made it ache. "Ah, comrade, comrade!" he exclaimed in a low, ecstatic voice. Gently but persistently withdrawing his hand from the Gargantuan grip the king smiled boyishly. The broad man quickly, eagerly, continued: "Ah, how the luck is with me. Without you I would have been lost. I am comrade Antonio. I am the one who drew the black lot in the great meeting at Navotas. Show me the king's room!" Then the king knew that an assassin, a revolutionist of the great secret League of Liberty, stood at his side. He had seen one once before; a pale, starved, insane face which showed for an instant by the side of his carriage, above the sudden white smoke of a bomb, before it sank bloodily buried beneath the crashing sabres of the guard. That man had been a fanatic whose nervous arm had failed to deliver his infernal instrument farther than the horse of the guard who rode nearest the royal carriage. But this was another type of regicide, a brown, sturdy, determined man of the fields, a peasant republican, not a crazed anarchist. The king thought quickly, with the boyish smile still lingering on his face, although his eyes were keen behind it. What methods of escape were open to him? It would he useless to hope to match his slenderncss against the broad peasant in grappling strength. Nor could he call the guard before the man's weapon would be turned upon him. It bulged there in the side- pocket of his coat in dangerous reach. 'Phe king even speculated curiously as to whether it was dynamite or a pistol. It was impossible to tell from the lumpy shape. Of course, there was the other very obvious and easily assumed method of accepting the role of comrade and leading the stranger into the hands of the guard; but that was the most perilous of all, for at the first sight of uniforms, or even before that, in a lighter part of the long corridor where the king's features would be plainer, the revolutionist would realise his betrayal and instantly shoot. Could he clap his hand over the ■pocket that contained the weapon and hold it there long enough for the guard to answer his call? Hardly, for the man's thick right arm was held with cunning closeness to his body, at once protecting the pocket and making it possible for him to SUPREME IN QUALITY, PURITY AND FRAGRANCE CONTAINS NO ANIMAL FAT. 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Weighing all chances swiftly but carefully, he decided to take the first and least hopeless one—to leap upon the man and cry out to the guard. The chances were a hundred to one that the peasant's great strength would make the attempt only a means of 'hastening the assassination; but what if it did come to the worst, it would mean but little, for the king- had clearly in his mind at that moment the image of the Prince of Lagenda, just beyond in the morning- room, the brave little prince to whom he had been so blithely hastening a moment before. The Prince of Lagenda, young as he was, showed marvellous traits. He was the bright flower in the four- hundred-year-old line of the Wepsburgs; the one scion who had inherited all of their few but brilliant virtues and none of their many faults. There was no fear, the king reflected, in thc loss of so untalented and easy-going a link as himself when there remained an heir like the Prince of Lagenda to carry on the dynasty. So, still smiling, the king began to draw back his slender right hand ready for thc blow—to take the hundredth chance. Slowly, cautiously, imperceptibly, and easily his hand went back, poised for the attack, and it was quite to his hip when a pattering noise, sounding at the end of the long corridor from the direction of the morning- room, caused both men to look toward it. One 'hundred feet ahead, a shaft of morning sunlight had fallen into the gloom of the long corridor. The door of the morning-room had partly opened, and outlined against it was the small, chubby, sturdy, blond figure of the three-year-old Prince of Lagenda. He stood poised on the threshold, ready for adventure. All morning he had been making persistent efforts to elude his nurse, and now he had succeeded. Triumphantly venturing forth, with much the same spirit of delightful truancy which had possessed his father a few minutes before, he stood for an instant and then started slowly forward until he reached the joining of the long corridor and the first hall, that which led to the queen's own rooms. The king saw him vacillating there, and prayed fervidly that the small feet would start in the direction of safety and the queen. But the adventurous prince, spying his father down the corridor, ran straight toward him. He arrived panting, bubbling, beautiful. The square-faced man, starting in surprise at the advent of the child, glanced from the father to the son with recognition hovering in his slow eyes. "Eh, comrade, who is this?" he asked wonderingly, in the patois of lhe peasant. The king had taken the Prince ol Lagenda by one chubby hand and smiled his famous, boyish, merry smile more winningly than ever, it was an instant for whicii regicides and revolutionists might have prayed for centuries. Not only the king, but the four-hundred-year-old Wepsburg dynasty could bc wiped out by one* stroke. Now it was the king's turn to choose bis only chance, as the peasant had chosen just previously. Still smiling very quietly and genially, with his eyes looking full into the other man's and his lingers grasping the prince's soft, moist ones just a trifle tighter, the king said clearly and softly: "You asked mc to lead you to the ruler of our country, did you not? Well, I will not have to, he has come to us. 'Phis is he." Ile waited for lhe effect of his words on the blanchcd-faced revolutionist, then he continued, still quietly and cordially: "People call him the Prince of Lagenda, but he is the real ruler of the kingdom. Would you know how he rules? By the purity of his white skin, by the fearlessness of his blue eyes, by the winsomeness of his curly hair," the king stopped to finger it lovingly, racked by the thought that it might be for the last time. "Our country has been in sore need of one like him for many generations," he resumed. "There has been neither purity nor fearlessness, nor gentleness. But God has given them all to him. He will be a king who will be a king indeed, whether he shall have a kingdom or not. "I, in my few years, have tried tn keep and to better this old land for him, but tiie Wepsburgs have always bred in steps, one valley between two mountains, I am the valley, Fernando the Easy." (Continued on Page 12) The Dallas Hotel Victoria, B. C. "The Sea-side Hotel" Situated on the Dallas Esplanade, with magnificent view of the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Recently refurnished throughout and under new management. Rates: $2.50 per clay and up. American Plan. Special terms per week or per month. JAMES KEY, Manager To Walk from Victoria to Nanaimo Would be quite a performance but is quite within the bounds of possibility. Sore feet would be the result for almost anyone but the walker who prepared beforehand by using Bowes Antiseptic Foot Powder would certainly come off best. Absorbent ami Deodorizing, it is ideal for hot weather use. Only 25c patent tin. Cyrus H. Bowes Chemist 1228 Government Street Tels. 425 and 450 Ladies' Tailors Dealers in Silks, Laces Etc. Ladies' and Children's Whitewear So Kee & Co. P. O. Box 160 1029 Cook St. Cor. Cook t. Fort 10 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 Society Mr. M. Cassidy is over from the Terminal City on a short visit. * * * Mr. D'Arcy Tate is a guest at the Empress Hotel for a short period. * * * A very jolly lunch was given last week for Miss Lorna Eberts by Miss Phyllis Mason at her home on Hock- land Avenue. * + * Miss Mara and party, Mrs. Troup and party, were among the Victorians who motored up to Cowichan Bay for the Regatta. * * * Mr. ancl Mrs. T. O. Mackay and son of Vancouver, p are visiting Mrs. Mackay's mother, Mrs. Savage, St. Charles Street. * * *!** Mr. Doothby of Duncan was in thc city for a few days during the week to attend the wedding of Mr. Guy Rothwell and Miss Lorna Eberts. * * * Last Wednesday at the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, B.C., Miss Alice S. Johnston of that place, and Mr. John H. Morrill of Kamloops were united in marriage by the Rev. J. VV. Woodside. * * * A very interesting wedding was solemnized in Christ Church (Vancouver) last week when Miss Alice Blakeney became the bride of Mr. Kenneth C. Storey of Abhottsford. Tne ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. C. Owen. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Proctor, of Vancouver, announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Linton, to .,.r. Rosch Winckler, also of the same place. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dewdney have returned from their honeymoon trip to the Sound cities and arc the guests of Mrs. Fred. Peters (the bride's mother) for a short time before proceding to tlieir home in Vernon. * * * The marriage of Miss Rosa Belle McXee and Mr. Weston John Barclay was performed by the Rev. J. B. Warnicker at the First Baptist Church last Saturday. The young couple are both well known in social circles. * * * A wedding of interest to all Victorians, which took place recently in London, is tliat of Mr. Lambert Bond, for many years a resident of this place and Miss Maud Abbott, daughter of Mr. Keith Abbott, British Consul-General in Persia. * * * A very pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mr. George Collins on Southgate Street, when Hiss Violet Deakin became the bride oi Mr. Arthur Joseph Beachene. After their honeymoon, which is to be spent in the Sound cities, Mr. and Mrs. Beachene will make their future home in Port Renfrew. * * * A recent wedding of great interest is that of Miss Dorothy Chipman, second daughter of Mr. C. C. Chip- man. Minniissu.ner of the Hudson's Bay Company, and Mr. Koswcll Colt of Xew York, whicli was solemnized at St. Paul's church, Knightsbridge, London. 'Phere were a great many prominent people among the guests. * * * The Misses Tolmie of Cloverdale were among the recent hostesses at a very smart tea last week iu honour of their cousin, Miss Brown Tolmie. The invited guests were: Mrs. Van Tryle, Miss Van Tryte. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest, Mrs. Charles. Mrs. Mac- naughton Jones, Mrs. Lampman, Mrs. 1 helmcken, Miss Helmcken. Mrs. McTavish, Miss McTavish, Miss Robinson, Misses Le Seucr, Aliss Lytton, Mrs. Gavin Burns, Miss Macdonald, Miss T. Drake, Mrs. A. I). Crease, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. and Miss Baugh Allen, Mrs. and Miss Jesse. Mrs. Devereux, Misses Devereux, Miss Wark, Mrs. Williams. Misses Williams, Rev. and Mrs. Ard, Rev. Collison, Mr. McAdoo, Mrs. Bridgeman, Misses McKay. Misses Finlayson, Mrs. Tom, Mrs. Blaiklock, Mrs. Rome, Mrs. Cornwall, Mrs. Browne, Miss Sorby, Mrs. R. Jones, Misses Carr, Mrs. Heyland, Miss Heyland, Mrs. McCurdy. * * * A very pleasant dance was given last Friday week by the Misses Pitts at their beautiful home on Rockland avenue. The garden was decorated with Chinese lanterns, while thc house was transformed into a bower of flowers. A delicious supper was served during the evening in the dining-room, the table being arranged with beautiful white sweet peas ane greenery. Among the invited guests were: Mrs. Ambery, Mrs. Twigg, .iirs. Roger Monteith, Mrs. St. George, Miss Williams, Miss Dupont, Miss Angus, Miss Vera Mason, Miss Monteith, Miss Troup, Miss Raymur, Miss Cross, Miss Rome, Miss Hilda Page, Miss D. Page, Mrs. Payne, Miss Finlay, Miss Helmcken, Miss Mara, Miss Macdowall, Miss Coomb, Miss Arbuthnot, Miss Blackwood and the Messrs. King, Rome, James, Eberts, Twigg, Ambery, Monteith, Halifax, Gillespie, li. Ambery, Patterson, Wise, Bullen, Hugh Peters, Ross, Pemberton, Loenholm, D. Martin, Arbuckle, Garrett, Scott, Payne, Cambie and others. * * * Mrs. A. P. Luxton, Rockland Avenue, was hostess at a delightful garden party on Tuesday last. During the afternoon croquet and putting were indulged in. Some of the guests were: Mrs. Cooksow, Mrs. II. Beaven, Mrs. Brett, Mrs. Bowker, Miss Crease, Mrs. A. Crease, Miss Coombe, Miss Dupont, Miss Nellie Dupont, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Tom Gore, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Gresley, Mrs. Galletlv, Miss Galletly, Mrs. Gaudin, Mrs. Heisterman, Mrs. Home, Mrs. Arthur Jones, Mrs. Kirk, Mrs. Lampman, Mrs. Little, Mrs. Lindsay. Mrs. Chief Justice Macdonald, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Streatfield, Mrs. Archer Martin, Mrs. McPhillips, Miss Macnaughton Jones, Lady McBride, Mrs. Powell, Miss Williams, Mrs. Phipps, Mrs. Prior, Miss Jessie Prior, Mrs. Penrberton, Mrs. J. Pemberton, Mrs. Peters, Miss Payne, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Sterling, Mrs. Shallcross, Mrs. Spratt, Mrs. Sampson. Mrs. Talbot, Mrs. Twigg, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. Macguire, Mrs. McCallum, Miss Paula Irving, Mrs. Hannington, Mrs. Dewdney, Miss Streatfield, Mrs. Kirkbride, Mrs. Loewen, Miss Eva Loewen, and a great many others. Defence Problems in Western Canada The Untrodden Path of the Cart Before the Horse In thc last two numbers of The Week, June 22 and 29, we have discussed matters connected with defence of an active nature with our eyes lixed ou possible storm quarters and where clouds seem to be collecting on various points of the Imperial horizon. To say that we are absolutely unprepared and would go down like a house built of a pack of cards and it would he all over bar the shouting in less time than it takes to write this, would he a very poor-spirited way of looking at things.- The fact is there is plenty of material and good material wherewith to safeguard ourselves but it requires method and proper arrangement to put the house in order. Unfortunately we are too much inclined tp put the cart before the horse and begin, so to speak, at the wrong end of things. We all want to be commanding officers, the position is an attractive one and as a matter of fact when the fortunate individual is approached with a view- to becoming a commander in being he very naturally accepts, and the term "gracefully accepted" usually means nonsense, or is at least very devoid of meaning: were such a person, if approached with a view to becoming an honorary colonel, to answer, "Xo, but I will be a private, if really wanted, it is more than likely i-e will do far more towards the enlistment of recruits than by accepting a useless position wdiich can only attract the snob element to fill the positions of officers and non-commissioned officers, under whom the rank and lile would naturally light shy 0! serving. It must be remembered that we are dealing with a serious subject and the training time must not be regarded as a frivolous holiday outing, on the other hand the temporary change from the run of every-day life does not detract from the merits of the change. Lindsay Gordon, the Australian Shakespeare would have it that— "Snort's like lift* anil life's like sport "laim all skillies anil beer." And again— "There is wisdom in follies that brighten the sense, ln follies that light the eyes; lint the folly lo wisdom that makes pretence Is alone by tlie fool thought wise." 'Phe raising of a regiment is not a simple matter; ask those who know little about it and who try; [they generally take the untrodden path—yes. you will say how can the path exist if it is untrodden? Well, that's just my meaning—the cart before thc horse.j a man will produce a list showing officers and X.C.O.'s chock full but he has a different tale to tell about the rank and file. As a matter of fact he has already saddled himself with difficulties of his own making, for he 'has bumped up against prejudice—an otherwise willing and earnest recruit is far less likely to enlist when he finds out that X. has accepted the rank of corporal and Mr. Y. of lieutenant, and Mr. Z. the captaincy of the company in which he would probably be required to serve in. All honour is due to Theodore Roosevelt (American elections concern us nothing here so wc need not let our minds fly off in that direction) for having raised the Roughriders through energy and strength of his own personality and having carefully picked and chosen his complete "outfit" placed them under a competent commander, taking a subordinate position himself and even when that commander was disabled only accepting command after persuasion and inducement; here was a display of genuine soldierly qualities which infected "all ranks" and gave to the "Roughriders" the record that they carried through all their doings in the Cuba campaign and which they most justly deserved. We can no more make a fighting machine with, any "mettle" in their personnel by starting at the top of the tree than you can build a house by starting with the chimney pots lirst: it is just as well to give up hoping to do so; the spirit governs the movement of the body; the good lady's kiss that enlisted the Highlanders roused the spirit that backed the discipline which carried them through everything. 'Phe question is where is that spirit in Canada today? How is it to be roused among born Canadians? It is unquestionably there—must be—but how can we attract it. This is our first problem. , To talk applying it before we know something about qualities and quantities, is mere wind and waste of time, like writing on water. Don't let us worry over caste and class differences to borrow once more from Lindsay Gordon and remember: "Our common descent we can all recall To that lady of old, caught tripping, The fair one in lig leaves who damned us all For a bite at a golden pippin." tfcro Both SEATTLE Chas. Pemy, mop. TIIE BEST Or EYEmHING INTfiEWTOFlMTY _135toOHSWlfflfoffl-50SAHWllOOH3 Westholme Grill The Cosiest and Coolest Grill on the Pacific Coast. Guests ard assured of a hearty welcome*—the best of cooking—quick and pleasant service. An assortment of Wines ancl Liquors unequalled! SUNDAY, JULY 7TH, 1912 Orchestra 6.15 to 7.30—9 to 11 MENU A LA CARTE Celery _>j Olives 20 Almonds 20 Green Onions 10 CANAPE Caviar 25 Pate de Foie Gras 25 Tuni Fish 25 Anchovy -f SHELL FISH Olympia Oyster Cocktail 35 Eastern Oysters on Shell 40 Little Neck Clams on Shell 40 Crab Cocktail 25 SOUP Chicken Broth and Rice 15 Chicken Gumbo Creole 15 Consomme Savigne 15 Boston Clam Chowder 15 FISH Fried Filet of Flounder Tartar Sauce 35 Smelts Saute Dorid || Salmon Pocho Hollandaise Sauce and Cucumber 35 Packed Oysters a la Westholme 40 ENTREE Club Steak Bordelaise Rissole Potatoes 50 Eggs Jockey Club I Creamed Oysters en Patties 50 I Breast of Lamb a la Anglaise 40 Chicken a la King en Cordure 51 Banana Fritters Brandy Sauce 25 ENTREE TO ORDER Half Spring Chicken Maryland 75 Sirloin Steak Miranbere I Sweetbreads en Creme in dialing Dish 75 Crab Flakes Newburg 75 ROAST Prime Ribs of Beef au Jus 40, Extra 75 Leg of Lamb Mint Sauce | VEGETABLES Fresh Asparagus 35 ..New Potatoes 20 ..New Garden Peas Fresh Spinach Cauliflower in Cream 15 SALADS Combination 40 Head Lettuce 25 Sliced Cucumber 25 Sliced Tomatoes 25 Chicken Mayonaise 50 DESSERT Strawberry Shortcake Vanilla Parfait 25 Peach Melba | Assorted Fruits 25 Chocolate Eclair 10 Nuts and Raisins 25 Green Apple Pie 10 Deep Rhubarb Pie 10 Iced Canteloupe: Half 15, Whole 25 Strawberries and Cream Fresh Raspberry Pie 15 Custard Pie 10 Cup Custard 10 Bread and Butter Pudding 10 Gooseberry Pie 10 Coffee per Pot 20 Tea per Pot 20 Dcmitasse j Please don't forget to reserve your tables. L. Turner, Music Director, will have his usual high class entertainment, Voc ancl Instrumental. Jimmy Morgan Manager Late of Vancouver, B. C. apl 20 L OFF ON A HOLIDA TRIP Or remaining in town, we have everything to add to a man's gocj looks—Straw Hats, Shirts, Neckwear, Fashion Craft Clothes, Etc. Guthbertson & Go. F. A. GOWEN, Managing Director The Royal Cash Registei At $50, $60 and $75 Each Agents ARE THE HEST VALUES MADE Phone 63 Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Lte 1004 Government Street THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 11 ff (Sotto Voce The Week's Rumours and Humours (By The Hornet) at the whites have another coming. # * * t hope deferred still maketh the ick. * * * it it is becoming increasingly It to see a fight through to a * * x t in a short time it will be as lt to see one begun. * * * t while Sheriff Richards lives, is hope. * * * t in future he will carry a big if one-dollar bills ready for nicies. * * * even a sheriff's position has itations, and some of them are by law. * * * J some of the greatest men have lown before technicalities—and [me of the smallest. * * * I technicalities do not always [the course of justice. * * * there must be a preponderat- linent of Scotch in the make- la Vancouver weekly, or au lo undreamt of subtlety in Inian." * * * an article directed in irony the prevailing practice of and picnicing on the Parlia- irounds failed to penetrate the liatter of a writer in the "Sat- ISunset." * * * he seriously approved of the lie recommendations in "Util- |s of Waste Spaces." * * * he expressed the wish that the liver City Council would read, [learn and outwardly apply the he found therein. * * * if they do so, infli,.' I"2 a case |od help the CitjLj Hall." emi- nmial ale Now in Full Swing at The immonwealth tome of Hobberlin Clothes 608 Yates St. Next to Imperial Bank That "Bohemian's" article served its purpose in Victoria. * * * That the British Manufacturers received a hearty welcome at the Coast. * * * That they will have much to digest on their return home, but that thc hospitality they encountered in Winnipeg will probably not seriously interfere with the operation. * * * That when there is no other cause for bickering, there is always "The Flag." That Canada wants a flag of her own. and won't be happy till she gets it. * * *■ That the whole question reminds one irresistibly of a famous picture connected with soap. * * * That at any rate thc Victoria Times should be thankful for t'he Secretary's attitude, as it gave the opportunity for making a few nasty remarks, according to the best approved (Times) standard. * * * That the Fourth of July celebration at Goldstream was an unqualified success. * * * That there was only one dissatisfied participant—and he was eaten. * * * That Mr. Morley has written to the papers to say, "I told you so." * * * That the citizens of Victoria will have an opportunity next week of showing their sympathy with the sufferers at Regina. * * * That as their charitable impulses will be stimulated by the promise of a good show, it is to be hoped the response will be general. * * * That as an alternative suggestion to the Tunnel Scheme, it is proposed to support an inclined bridge by means of stationary balloons. * * * That the necessary lifting power could be obtained by using some people's heads. * '* *• That the C. P. R. have actually annoyed the Colonist by loading and unloading freight on Store Street. * * * That by doing this they have annoyed a lot of other people for a long time past—but it is serious now. That measures have been taken to check the flow of bad language at the Gorge. * * * That the same measures might be taken in the infant classes at the public schools. * * * That profanity, unlike charity, should not start at home, but usually does. * * * That the child is father of the man, and can usually give him a few pointers in "cuss" words. * * * That if a certain suggested by-law ever passes, youthful profanity will reach its zenith about 8 p.m. -f * * That interest will be revived in a well-known poem, but it will be placed on the "Codex Expurgatorius" at the schools. * * * That the Over-Seas Club will be "en fete" next Wednesday evening, to welcome Mr. Evelyn Wrench, the organizer of the movement. * * * That though new brooms may sweep clean, new Telephone Exchanges do not seem to make for efficiency. * * That the Victoria Telephone Exchange is rapidly descending to the depths from which the Vancouver Exchange has only lately begun to emerge. * * * That new blood sometimes wants letting. * * * That the Highlanders marched home with their pipes, which is what Highlanders might be expected to do. * * * That the Fifth Regiment marched home without the cars, on which feat the "Hornet" extends his congratulations. That the summer camp was the most successful ever held in the vicinity of Victoria. « * * That the military manoeuvres culminating in the repulse of thc invading force last Monday deserved the enconiums they received. * * * That the action of Lieut. R. P. Clarke in arresting the three "hoodlums" who were jeering at the parade deserves all praise. * * * That we shall be better able to judge of the possibilities of the Presidential campaign when we see the effect of the new ruse felt. * * * That there is such a thing as falling between two stools. * * * That the Hon. R. L. Borden is "quite the cheese" in the Old Country. That he represents the Canadian and not the American variety. * * * That the Provincial Librarian has a positive genius for unearthing manuscripts and photographs of public interest. * * * That he well deserves the compliment of being invited to lecture in Kamloops on the "Old Cariboo Road." That it takes an architect from the American Continent to plan an Olympic Stadium with sufficient seating capacity. * * * That accommodation for 25,000 will leave many people standing still. * * * That the Olympic Games will be a god-send to the Moving-Picture manufacturers. * * * That extremes meet when a horse race is advertised by means of a motor truck. * * * That congratulations are in order to the Hon. W. R. Ross on his safe return from a successful mission. * * * That it is rare that a Minister has the satisfaction of being able to announce that the country has twice as much timber as was generally supposed. That the Times has not yet discovered how to make use of this interesting piece of information. * * * That the Balmoral Hotel is undergoing a complete transformation and will shortly be right up to date. * * * That Alderman Humber fails to do himself justice when he describes himself as merely a figure-head. * * * That he should remember that the figure-head always went first into battle and was always the last to come out. * * * That modesty carried too far, ceases to be a virtue. * * * That hc may escape further censure, under the First Offenders' Act. BOOK NOTES At the Standard Stationery Co., Ltd., 1220 Government St., Victoria, B.C.: "The Ruby Heart of Kish- gar," by Arthur W. Marchmont. Musson Book Co. $1.50. "The Man in Lonely Land," by Kate Langley Bosher, author of Mary Cary. Musson Book Co. $1.50. At the Victoria Book and Stationery Co., 1004 Government St., Victoria, B.C.: "The Far Triumph," by Elizabeth Dejeans. $1.50. "The Passionate Elopement," by Compton Mackenzie. $1.50. "The Sins of the Father," by Thomas Dixon. $1.50. Old Country Barber Shop Honey and Flowers Hair Tonic An excellent Tonic Dressing for tbe Hair, 50c, 75c and $1.00 per bottle Charles Gordon Steuart, Hair Expert 637 Fort Street Apl 20 S July 27 SPENCE, DOHERTY & CO. Hatters and Furnishers "To Men Who Care" Haberdashery j De Lux H ! Hats to suit the most fastidious. Our Hat stock comprises the season's newest and up-to-date styles and novel- t i e s. Crush shapes at $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50. Hard Hats, $3 to $5.00: Telescopes and Alpine shapes $3 to $5. I Spence, Doherty &Co. 1216 Douglas St. Mch 9 L June 9 THE Staggard Tread Tires are the most economical you can buy because the double thickness and quality of the riding treads equal that of any two ordinary tires. Their chief value, however, lies in the protection they afford both passengers and car in checking every tendency to slip or skid on any kind of wet or slippery road or when making sharp emergency turns. WRITE FOR OUR BOOKLET "THE TIRE PERFECT" which tells why Republic "Staggard Tread" T'tes give more service at less expense and are safer tnan any other kind. TAIT TIRE CO. Distributors for B. G. 537 YATES STREET mch 16 The First Complaint Has not yet been received from any of the thousands to whom we have sold Heinz Delicious Preparations. Ever meet anyone who didn't just love anything out of a Heinz tin? We never did and never expect to. HEINZ PORK AND BEANS -Baked in the good old-fashioned way. but baked better and more thoroughly than ever you could bake them, and as for purity— well, everyone knows Heinz' reputation. Either plain or iu delicious Tomato sauce. In tins 25c, 20c and is'/aC HEINZ INDIA RELISH—.Makes cold meat tlu* favorite family dish. A- bandy bottle to have in the larder 35c HEINZ PURE CIDER VINEGAR -Vou know you've gol tbe best when lids name is on the label. Per bottle 40c Malt or While Wine Vinegar also stocked. HEINZ CREAM TOMATO SOUP Tbe most delicious soup you ever lasted. Per tin 20c and i2'/£c HEINZ EUCHRED PICKLES Will tickle tin* mosl jaded palate. Particularly rich, llottle soc H. 0. Kirkham & Co., Ltd. 741, 743, 745 Fort Street Grocery Store Butcher Shop Liquor Store Tela. 178, 179 Tel. 9678 Tel. 8677 The Union Steamship Company, Ltd. of B.C. S.S. CAMOSUN for Prince Rupert ami Granhy Hay every Tuesday. S. S. CHIir.OilSrX for Skeena Kiver, Prince Kupert, Naas, Port Simpson, nnd Stewart, every Saturday. THE BOSCOWITZ STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. S.S. VENTURE for Campbell Kiver, Hardy Ray, Rivers Inlet, Xaniu, Ocean Falls, llella Coola, Bella Bella, every Wednesday. S. S. VADSO for Skeena River, Prince Rupert, Naas, every two weeks. JOHN IIAKXSU'.Y, Agent, Phone 1925 1003 Government Street may 8 (S) oet 19 12 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912 EDITORIAL (Continued from Page i) conditions mentioned in Mr.'Maw- soh's letter, was approved. So far all went well ancl it seemed that the City of Victoria had been fortunate enough to secure the services of an eminent expert for the further beautification of her environs. But there is an old proverb which tells of the actions of mice when the feline guardian of the house is absent. No sooner was Alderman Cuthbert's back turned, during the time that he was in Ottawa on the business of the City than at a moment when several other members of the Council were absent, the contract was voted clown ancl the City Council committed to a breach of faith. There was only one step open to Alderman Cuthbert and that was the one wliieh he has taken. In handing in his resignation as Chairman of the Parks Committee he has severed himself from any connection with the action of the City Council and has given a guarantee to Mr. Mawson that he himself acted in all goocl faith. If the matter were not so serious, it would be amusing. The Week does not suppose that Mr. Mawson will suffer from any heart- turnings on the subject, though no man, however high his position in his own department, likes to experience such a "volte face" on the part of those with whom he is conducting negotiations. Mi-. Mawson's reputation, however, rests on a firmer foundation than the whims of the Victoria City Council, but the full history of the transaction and its denouement would make curious reading in some of the English papers. That Hundredth Chance (Continued from Page 9) Then the revolutionist knew that it was the king, the man he had come to kill, who was talking. And more, that the crown prince, marked by the League as equally doomed, was within his reach. He trembled and shook like a winter leaf with the agitation of it, but his right hand held tightly over the lump in his coat. Imperceptibly his hand sank deeper into the pocket. "I drew the black lot in the great meeting at Navotas," he declared coldly. "I came to kill." "Yes, 1 know," the king replied, his face still smiling, but the foreboding of desperation in his eyes. "But why? Have you among your revolutionists one man like that?" His free hand pointed to the princ.. "Your tongue shows that you are from the north provinces, from Bra- tain, perhaps; you breed steeds on your plains of Bratain for speed. This man-child has been bred to rule. The white plume that led on the bloody slopes of La Raza belonged to his great-great-grandfather. Thc sword that turned back the French legions at Brassy was held by his grandfather. ' "He will make our land great and prosperous again, and I ask to live myself only that 1 may teach him and guide him. He alone can do it, he will be the mountain!" "A child," grumbled the square- faced man gruffly. "In only eighteen years he will be of age! What is eighteen years in the life of a nation? You and I may not enjoy the blessings of it, but our children will. You have children, have you not, Antonio?" The republican's head shook grim- ly- "There was no bread to feed them —why should I have them?" The king's face paled until it held only the wan ghost of his smile. After all, he was but the valley, Fernando the Easy. The revolutionist was growling some inarticulate words. "I came to kill," he repeated with peasant obstinacy. "I drew the black- lot in the great meeting at Navotas." The big muscles of his right arm stiffened, and slowly his hand sank deeper into the pocket. It reached the lump and grasped it. Then the Prince of Lagenda, becoming suddenly impatient, pulled away from his father and pushed out with his small list against the stranger's thick leg. "Go away!" he ordered. "My father is to play with me. You are not a councillor—go with die servants." He lifted his face fearlessly to the man's brown one, and his clear blue eyes flashed with 'he indescribable sureness of four centuries of implicit command. "Go!" he repeated. The peasant's fac. suddenly went wdiite as chalk, his thick, sturdy legs trembled, his long-bred peasant blood—the four hunured years of obedience—was turning to water before the pleasure of that infant royal hand. There was a hypnotic force enveloping him, the spell of the old Wepsburgs, the Wepsburgs of the white plumes and long swords. The instinct of submission gripped him. He fought it desperately, but the blood told. His hands dropped limply to his sides. "I—I go," he stammered. "Although it means death outside. They are waiting for me. It was decreed that if he who drew the black lot should not do his task within the week he should be marked for death himself. No, no"—he noticed the king's agitation. "It will be useless to try to save me. And 1 am content." We Ofl for Fall Plant! The largest and best assorted stock of trees and in the Province, both in the Fruit and Ornamental| Get Price I_,ist and Catalogue, or better, come Nursery and make personal selection. Layritz Nurseries Carey Road, Victoria Branch at Kelowna| Phone M -2054 He turned to go, but t'he king halted him, and reaching out his long white hand, suddenly grasped the broad, brown one. His large, sad, whimsical eyes, more fitted for a poet or a dreamer than for a ruler, were brimming moist. "Good-bye—good-bye, comrade Antonio!" he said. "Sergeant of the guard!" He clapped his hands and a guard hurried from a cross corridor. "Safe escort to the palace gate!" OVER-SEAS CLUB Musical Programme, Wednesday, July ioth, (K. of P. Hall) Violin Solo Mr. Mittelstedt Song Mr. Hirst Vocal Duet Mrs. McLaren Mr. Mackenzie Song Mrs. McLaren Song Mr. Mackenzie Song Mr. Wootton NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Victoria and Sidney Railway Company have deposited witli the Minister o( Public Works at Ottawa, and with the Registrar of Deeds in the City of Victoria, a description of the proposed site of their docks at Sidney, Vancouver Island, together with plans thereof and that they will apply to thc Governor-ln-Council for approval thereof at the expiration of one month from the, first, publication of this advertisement. Dated this 2nd dav of luly, A.D. 191*1. A.'H. MacNEILL, Solicitor for the Victoria and Sidney Railway Company. July 0 . ■ " aug. 3 'BRITISH COLUMBIA UNIVI.R| ACT" NOTICE is hereby given that Wec| the 10th July, 1912, is the last day^ gjistration of Members of the first tion of the British Columbia University 11, Chap. 234, R. S. 1911). ALEXANDER ROBINSON, Superintendent of Educj Victoria, B. C, 3rd July, 1912. July 6 CANCELLATION OF RESERl NOTICE is hereby given that thel notice of which appeared in the Briti umbia Gazette of the 25th Februar-J being dated the 23rd February, 190^ ing to a parcel of land situated Eastern _ shore of Masset Inlet, [sland, is cancelled and that the vacaj included therein will be thrown pre-emption at midnight on Friday, 4th, 1912. R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of l| Lauds Department, Victoria, R. C, 211*' July, 1912. July Ci Do You Want High Grade Furniture f Do You Want Well Made Comfortable Furniture;? Do You Want to Buy Your Home Furnishings Now/? Then come to WEILER BROS- where you can get just such furnishings for your home at arrangements to suit all. Jam is Nice to Have in the Winter Time The berries are ripe; now is the time to do your preserving. Perhaps last year you put up sonic Jam but not enough. See that you do enough this Summer to last all Winter. It's handy to have in the house and tastes mighty gooil about December. Be sure and get FRUIT JARS that are made right. See that after your trouble to make tlle Jam you won't be disappointed when you come to use it by having it spoiled by using jars that are no good. We have a stock of the best FRUIT JARS money can buy. We have been buying Fruit Jars for years so ought to know the best. Conic in and gel some at these prices: MASON FRUIT JARS— Pint size, per dozen 80c Ouart size, per dozen $1.00 Half-gallon size, per dozen $1-35 IMPROVED CROWN FRUIT JARS— Pint size, per dozen 90c Chiart size, per dozen $1.10 Half-gallon size, per dozen .$1.55 FRUIT JAR RUBBER RINGS, per dozen ioc WOODEN SPOONS, from, each ioc FORGED STEEL SPOONS, each ioc JELLY OR HONEY JARS, at, per dozen 75c Get a Refrigerator and other Summer Needs at Weilers' The Weiler Bros, store will sell you the VERY HEST Refrigerators that can be had for the money. Before putting in a stock of them this season we looked over many makes ancl selected the BEST we could find. They are perfectly built ancl are thoroughly SANITARY. Before you buy a Refrigerator, come in antl see us. SEE OUR CARPET AND RUG DISPLAY The Value is Apparent at a Glance. The Store that Never Disappoints "_."£:■_..__ VICTORIA'S Popular Mi rjrni5her5 ^__V:&M_ The Home of New Ideas and Honest Values
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