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10 6 °)TJ z? K «SIp ^•.lsraaBr 1 'tft ii; .olMLrv.ti.rPLAN. a; whicl . A number of new homes, Modern In every respect, Easy monthly instalments. B.C. Land ft Mmtntagtncj Ld. 40 Government St. 1 HE WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED PROGRESS Call and See Our Special December PIANO BARGAINS All prices reduced during December Hicks & Lovick Piano Co. 88 Government St., Victoria, B. C. Vol.J/ No a VICTORIA, B.C, SATURDAY, JAN. 7,190^ ST Price 6 Cents. FINEST TABLE FRUITS GRIFFIN'S Kr::::::::::::: Sg fii+hao Pears.tln 30b» '. E.XTRA5> "Singapore Pineapple, 2 for 25c. DIXI H. ROSS & CO., The Independent Cash Grocers BREAD Finest Quality. Always Sweet. Beautiful to Look ;;Ati: Delicious to Eat. Try It. London and Vancouver Bakery To Lovers of Literature Bare Opportunity Offered to Hear a Splendid Course of Lectures by an Oxford Scholar. Now that the quiet season is about to commence, it is hoped that all those who are interested in the study of literature will avail themselves of an. opportunity by no means to' be disregarded.. Many in Victoria have ] True, the reported ther had he done anything for which he might be imprisoned indefinitely, so the only course was to turn him loose again. This was not a difficult task. The constable made it clear to him that he was at liberty to go where he liked and also added that he would have a couple of companions in the lock-up that night. Leedie needed no further .urging but made off through the woods, and so far as is known, has never since been seen, unless the four men at Qua.licum were unwel The Trustee Candidates The Gentlemen Who Are Offering Themselves for Election. Almost of equal importance with the election of the mayor and aldermen is the election of the board of 73 FORT STREET Phone 361, D. W. HANBURY, Prop Newborn Choice New Corn Arriving Daily. Prices , low. We have it either Whole or Cracked. THE BRRCKMHN-KER MILLING 6C, Limited. 12S Government Street. roTroTnroTro^^ " AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN The Hotel Victoria Steam. ;, r E. GAVE, Proprietor S^hout amertcan Plan, $2.00 a Day and Up Good Sample BoOms •■Government Street, Victoria, B. C. ' ;Wfe'fcjw£ .the largest stock of Fixtures and Electric House Fittings in B. C THg HINTON ELECTRIC CO., Ld. NEW PREMISES 29^0overnment Street Victoria, B. C. not as yet heard the Rev. H. H. Gowen lecture, but once they do, they will certainly wish to again. Rarely is a speaker to be found possessed as Mr. Gowen is, with the art and true spirit to instruct, uplift, assist and to arouse a. real appreciation, of all that is beautiful and helpful in the subjects chosen. Mr. Gowen will give his course of lectures in Victoria on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the month. The afternoon lectures will he at 4 p. m., and will commence on Tuesday, January 24th. The evening course will take place at 8:30 p. m., and will commence on Tuesday, January 10th. Each course will comprise six lectures, the charges being $2.50 for the course, or 50 cents for persons taking only the individual lecture. All desirous of taking either course are requested to send their name and fee to Mrs. Hasell, Royal Jubilee Hospital, on or before January 10th. The public is cordially invited to attend. Payment for individual lectures may he made at the door. The following is the interesting course that has been arranged: Afternoon course: Jan. 24—"Dante as Poet." Feb. 14—"Dante as Historian." Feb. 28—"Dante as Religious Teacher." The remaining three lectures, on March 14th, 28th, and April 11th, may be either a continuation of "Dante," or any other chosen subject; arranged between the class and the lecturer. Evening course— Jan. 10-" The England of Shakespeare." Jan- 24-"King Lear." Feb. 14—"Julius Caesar." Feb. 28-" The Art Poems of Browning." ~Mar. 14—"The Love Poems of Browning." Mar. 28—"The Theology of Brown- wild man has hair on his back. Leedie's hair was long and gave him a wild appearance three years ago when he was living within the confines of civilization, and no doubt his long residence among the wild things would not add to the spruceness of his appearance. A fur robe or skin thrown over the shoulders or worn in any way as a garment, might easily have misled the young hunters into the belief that his hack was covered with hair and have given them the notion that they had discovered the "Wild Man of the Woods" reported hy Mike King, the offspring of an ape, according! to Indian legend. FAMOUS LANDSCAPE DOOMED. M UN DAY'S BOOT AND SHOE SALE Men's Box Calf Boots, leather lined, were $400 Sale Price f2'00 Ladies' Strap Slippers, were $1.50 Now J1.00 Men's Felt Slippers 2Sc Protest Against Vandalism at Windsor, England. THE WILD MAN AGAIN. Old Country Boots Just Arrived. 89 GOVERNMENT STREET Iff YOU HAVE NEVER TASTED BLUE BERRIES Now is tho time to buy. Wo have Just received this year's pack|frora Loiigieville, New Brunswick, and will sell them 2 2.Pound Tins for 25 Cents Canned Pumpkins per tin 26c. Pine Old Port and Sherry, quarts, 50c ( Phone 586, eARNE'S ©»SH GR06ERY, '■'i "■'•'■--'' Corner Yates and Broad||8treet8. * * * * * * * for a Lucrative Business Career Qualify College for Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Telegraphy, Ad. Writing, Etc. Now opened for Gentlemen as well as Indies. Remember, PROCRASTINATION IS THE THIKF OF TIME. 20th eentury Business Training College Comer Yates add Broad Sts., Victoria, B. C. NORTON PRINTZ, Principal. -We will return the pupil's fees if we do not accomplish what we promise. N. B.- Brown & Cooper, 27 Government St. 89 Johnson Street Are retailing at wholesale prices, 2 lbs. of Kippered Salmon, 25c. 2)4 lbs. of Smoked Halibut, 25c. 2^1bl. of Kippers, 25c 4 lbs. of Bloaters, 25c. •. ^ 78 2'/2 lbs. Smoked Cod, 25c. // _«$• Beware ol Imitations. This It Our Own eurlng. \ A Probable Explanation of the Story Told by the Four Qualioum Hunters. The story of the "Wild Man of Vancouver Island" vies with "The War" in point of interest among the residents of the central Island districts. Many are the stories told to account this mysterious being who inhabits the woods and runs like a deer at the approach of man. One story lately given out would seem to be more worthy of credence than thc rest, especially as it is told by an officer of the law whose word is unimpeachable. Years ago, according to this gentleman, a man named Charlie Leedie, was injured by a blow on the head, which affected his brain, so that he became odd in his manner and as t^me nassed lie grew to dislike the company of any of his associates, preferring' to wander in the woods alone. After awhile lie took up his permanent residence in a cabin on the banks of the Trent River, several miles from its mouth and wholly cut off from any communication with the outside world. Reports were brought in, by hunters nnd others, of the unhuman way in which Leedie was living, and consequently the provincial constable was despatched to bring the wanderer bnck. This he did, and for some time the recluse slept at the lock-up in the town of Cumberland, taking his menls at the TTnion-Cnmox hospital, adjoining. The difficulty was to know what to do with this -odd customer who would hnwritjjliinjr'to do with his fellows except hy lfynpn!$inn. He was not considered sufWiMvfte insane to send to tir^Westminstfv restitution, nei- come intruders in his solitary domain. I ^j,100,1 *f f esl ^pecially this year. rr n,„ t„j ...:u „._ i.„„ I AH students 01 the educational ques- l tion in Victoria know the seriousness, of the problems the board of 1905 will have to face. It is not too much to say that matters educational here are not in the most satisfactory condition at present. There are rumors of overcrowding, of scarcity of funds to provide the necessary accommodation, of rapidly increasing number of scholars, of over-driven teachers, of pupils competent to pass into ihigher grades held in the lower because there is ,np room for them in the upper; ,. and worse, ten times worse than all these together or separately, the strange imperturbable apathy of- the people themselves. ., , , ',, Last year they "snowed under" a. by-law to provide .$40,000 for a school urgently needed—snowed it. under not by casting their votes, but.by not casting them at all; the bill died of inanition, not of opposition., .., r " Splendor sine occasu" is, the motto of British Columbia. Is .Victoria's to be: "We don't care a. hang "if How niueh longer is this city toimpoch along the primrose paths of dalliance? When will the Victorians bestir themselves and be up and doing about their beautiful city's most .vital.husr iness ? It is useless to ask, but something radical must be done about tho schools. The gentlemen who. are offering themselves for the onerous and responsible duty of trustees are men who can be trusted. In an interview which The Week had the .pleasure of obtaining yesterday with Mr. Huggett, that gentleman said, that he was working to alter the high school curriculum as it at present existed, so as to make the course of greater practical value, without decreasing the high standard of the Work. In other words, so as to enable the high school graduate to step out of school into business ready for business. Mr. William McKay is also a candidate, and he is an enthusiastic and energetic worker in the cause of reform. Mr. Riddell, another candidate is a man who could be trusted to do excellent work on the board. Mr. Jay and Dr. Bolton are offering themselves for the post of honor, BO' that out of the running there ought to he a fine body of trustees selected. There is a considerable division of opinion at Windsor, England, on the question of riverside improvements. It is proposed to destroy an eyot iu the river at considerable cost, and the famous view of Windsor Castle from the river will have an altered appearance if the scheme is carried out. Persons in high authority are said to be in favor of the proposed alterations, but Mr. Lionel Cnst, the keeper of the King's pictures, is strongly opposed to them, so far as they affect the island. "Those persons who like a heat suburban look about their neighborhood," writes Mr. Cust, "and those who for the gain of a few hours' personal comfort in the year, are willing to deprive their fellow-countrymen and their guests from foreign parts one of the most famous pieces- of landscape scenery in Great Britain, will approve of the conversion of the river bank into that of a canal or lock-cut. "This is a matter of taste. The river hank is doomed, unless the pressure of public opinion from without proves sufficient to avert the destruction." The town council intend borrowing 6,000 pounds, and to spend nearly half of this in purchasing an eyot on which a squatter has settled himself in defiance of public interest. The eyot will then he destroyed. "It is true tlie buildings on this eyot are unsightly," says Mr. Cust, "but they are hardly worth a thousand pounds apiece." It should be mentioned that Sir Francis Barry, M. P. for Windsor, lias presented to the corporation a piece of land near the river foreshore for the extension of certain roadways and for the conversion of a sort of No Man's Land into an agreeable resort. Far from objecting to this plan, Mr. Cust says it is a highly laudable one. J( s THE GOVERNMENT SAFE. Tlie next thing on the programme is the fall of the "first Conservative government British Columbia over had.' '—Vancouver World. As no prediction of the World regarding governments ever came true, Hon, Mr. McBride and his colleagues are to be congratulated on this latest by the World. THE WORLD'S PRESS. Album Crazes. The finger-print album is likely to be a frequent and welcome gift this Christmastide. It is curious how the album craze clings. Wo never seoni really satisfied unless we nro bothering our friends to write in, or contribute in some way to, useless volumes—The World. THE EDUCATION QUESTION. Victoria, B.C. Jan. 3, 1905. To the Editor: May I express my Commendation nnd appreciation of your admirable article on Popular Education. In Germany pupils arc sorted out ns much as possible after they have mastered the "3 R's" according to their proclivities, and objects in life and continued specially along these lines from the simplest, manual to the highest mental training. Yours, THOS C. SORBY. : JX~ MR. HALL CAINE'S REFORMS. Important changes in thc constitution of the Isle of Man arc suggested in the report of a special committee presented to the House of Keys by Mr. Hnll Caine. They recommend that the Governor bo appointed for a definite term of years, and that he shall have the right to initiate financial proposals. Tho majority of the Legislative Council, it is recommended, should consist, of popularly-elected members, Crown nominees forming a minority. Tlie House of Keys should have the right to promote schemes of taxation and expenditure, and the T.vnwnld Court should control the policr. There should be one deemster instead of two, nnd one stipendiary magistrate instead of four. m mi 14 A b T 1 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JAN. 7, 1904 Sports and Pastime* ' ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. General Meeting. The monthly general meeting of the Victoria District Association was held in the Y. M. C. A. hall on Thursday evening. There were present Rev. W. W. Bolton and representatives from the Garrison, Victoria United, Victoria West, Capitals, Navy and Victoria Intermediates. The president was empowered to purchase medals for the three grades, senior, intermediate and junior. They will be ready for the annual meeting, which will be held in February. The Victoria United, Victoria West and Garrison senior teams have decided to call off their remaining games, as the results would not affect the league standing. The Island league will start at once and the schedule will be drawn up at the meeting tonight. The following letter was read from F. J. Wall. 104 High Holborn, London, Dec. 14, 1904. Rev. W. W. Bolton, British Columbia F. A.: Dear Mr. Bolton: Since last communicating with you the Football Association has received letters inviting them to send a representative team to New Zealand and the Australian , colonies. Before the council came to a decision they have asked the colonial associations whether they are wishful for the association to send an amateur or a professional team,, or a mixed team of amateurs and professionals, and have also asked for an outline of the itinerary and some information with regard to the expense and the monetary contribution which would be made by the colonial associations. It occurs to me that if arrangements are made for sending a representative team to the colonies as above suggested that it might be possible for the English team to pay you a visit and play matches in Canada. If you favor this view you might , please let me have some suggestion on the lines of the enquiries which I have made from the colonial associations, as it might be that my council Would be willing to favorably consider, should it be decided to send a team to the colonies, to embrace your part of the world. F. J. WALL. The following amendments to the constitution were proposed by Rev. W. W. Bolton: Amend (4) bv adding: "none of whom shall possess voting power, e*> cept the president, in the case of a tie vote of the members." Amend (1) to read: "The league shall be called The Victoria District Football Association." Amend (4B) to read: "and one member from each senior club. A representative from each intermediate and junior club shall have a seat on the committee, but shall not have power to vote on matters other than those directly affecting intermediate and junior matters, respectively." Add to Cup Rules 16A (page 69): "In case of a team not turning up." (See resolution on minutes.) 24. "Notice" to whom? Add proper statement—the secretary of each club. Executive Meeting. The executive of the Victoria district association arranged the following games for Saturday: Intermediate—Capitals vs. Victoria Intermediates, at Beacon Hill, 3 p.m. Junior—Capitals vs. North Ward, 1:30 p. m. (postponed game). The game must be played at the Hill because it was originally played there. W. Hanbury will referee both games. The Victoria Wests and High School Juniors will meet at Oak Bay at 1:30. H. A. Goward will act as referee. The executive decided that last Saturday's game, which was to have been played between Victoria West and Victoria Intermediates, should be awarded to Victoria West. Garrison Won. The Garrison won the City League championship by defeating Victoria United by 3 goals to 2 at Oak Bay last Saturday. The game was a splendid one, but. the combination of the soldiers finally proved too much for their rivals. Simons, Hazclwood and Crisp scored for the Barracks, and S. Lorimer made both goals for Victoria United. F. Williamson, of H. M. S. Bonaventure, gave every satisfaction as referee. BASKETBALL. League Games. In the annex hall' (old Methodist church) Thursday, the two league matches, intermediate and junior, between No. 5 Co. and Y. M. C. A., were witnessed by a goodly number of spectators. Both games were very fast and interesting. The Y. M. C. A. juniors won the first game by 18 points to 10; but the intermediates of No. 5 Co. turned the tables on their opponents and beat them by 11 points to 4. The game was refereed p by Mr. Sam Lorimer, who is becoming quite a favorite with all the teams as referee, and he will referee the games between Cloverdale and No. 5 Co. in the drill hall next Thursday, the 12th inst. The referee made a complaint regarding the time and requests both teams (juniors) to be punctual next Thursday, or he will call the game off. The intermediates must also be ready to line up directly afterwards. Regardin<» the Westminster match with No. 5 Co., the game is postponed owing to the inability of the Royal City team to procure the drill hall there for that, purpose on next Saturday evening. The usual quarterly meeting of No. 5 Co. will be held in the drill hall next Monday evening, the 9th inst. Every member is requested to attend, as there is lots of important business to transact, election of officers, etc. First Senior Game. The first senior league game will be played at the annex hall on Saturday night, the usual teams being the J. B. A. A. and Victoria West, F. Jones will act as referee. Appended is the standing of the intermediate and junior leagues. Intermediate. Won. Lost. Drn.Pts, Victoria West..... 2 0 G 4 J. B. A. A 1 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 2 No. 5 Co. 2 2 0 4 Y. M. C. A 0 1 0 0 Junior. Won. Lost. Drn.Pts. Victoria West .... 2 0 0 4 J. B. A. A 2 1 0 4 Y. M. C. A 1 0 0 2 Fernwoods 1 2 0 2 Cloverdale 1 0 0 2 Fifth Regiment .. 0 3 0 0 The Hunt Olub. The Victoria Hunt Club enjoyed another good cross-country run on New Year's Eve. The start was from Parson's Bridge. In the beginning the weather was a little moist, consequently the going was rather heavy and the pace slow. However, by! the time the happy hunters arrived at the Colwood race course, the sun peeped out, and every one settled down for a good gallop over the steeplechase course. Away they all went, over hurdles, hedges, regulation jumps, even the water jump, which was considerably swollen by the recent rain, was cleared by moBt of the horses. They eventually finished at Hatley Park, the residence of Mr. Stewart, where refreshments were served, and all vouched their keen enjoyment of the run. There was only one spill, but neither rider nor horse was any the worse for their little roll in the mud. Those who followed were Mrs. and Miss Langley, Miss Pooley, Miss V. Pooley, Col. English, Capt. Cockburn, Mr. French, Mr. Bradburn, Mr. Mc- £1111617, Mr. Langworthy, Mr. Gar- nett, Mr. Bannister and Capt. Blandy. The next meet will be on Saturday nt 2:30 p.m. sharp from the Royal Oak. « * • THE OAR. two, although Glass beat Pape last year in a desperate race of a mile and a half. Pape started in the national regatta at Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass., in' 1903, but he contended that the climatic conditions of the East so affected him that he was not able to do himself justice. Titus is of the belief that the Western scullers have the idea that he will be similarly affected upon his first visit to the- coast and cannot win. Said Titus: "But I will fool them. I shall start for the coast about the middle of next month, and will give myself plenty of time to get used to the climate. They tell me that they row in rough water out there. I'll go prepared to combat that, too. I shall take a new twenty-five-foot Ward shell, which will weigh twenty-five pounds, rigged, as well as the boat I used last year, with me. I will also be supplied with an entirely new style of oars, liehter than the ordinary ones, and suitable for rough water. "Both Pape and Glass are bigger men than myself. Pape weighs about 156 pounds and Glass between 175 and 180. My rowing weight is 146 pounds. Some people think that my sculling days are over, but I am going to celebrate my tenth year of active training soon, when I will show that there are a few good races left in me yet. At present I feel good and strong, and up to last Sunday week I rowed regularly on the Hudson river with two woollen sweaters and long woollen tights. Ice alone prevented me from continuing my practice. I want to go to Sydney, Australia, to meet the best amateur scullers in that country in a regatta, and if my plans materialize, I will probably be absent until May." • • * RUGBY FOOTBALL. Eastern Crack to Come West. The proposed visit, to the Coast of C. S. Titus, ex-champion amateur sculler of America, has aroused keen interest in local rowing circles. The following item from an exchange explains the plans of the Eastern sculler :- Constance Sutton Titus, of the Atalanta Boat Club, and former chamnion amateur sculler of America, says that all the arrangements for a trip to Australia in February or March have not, been made, but he would certainly go to the Pacific Coast, to row "Al" Pape on Lake Merritt, near San Francisco, stopping on his way at, Portland, Ore., to meet Ed. Glass. These two men nre regarded as the fastest amateur scullers on the const, and it is a mooted question which is the better of the Victoria Won Championship. The Victoria Juniors won the Rugby championship of British Columbia when they defeated the Vancouver Juniors by 11 points) goal and two tries) at Oak Bay last Monday. The local boys were altogether too strong for their opponents, especially in the forward line. Morris, Jeffs, O'Keefe, Sargison, Gidley, Irving, F. Mason and Anderson played a fine game for Victoria, and Belyea, Vincent, Jackson, DeWolf and Murray were in good form for Vancouver. * • • HOOKEY. Victory for R. G. A. The R. G. A. defeated the R. E, by 2 goals to 1 at Work Point on Wednesday afternoon. The game was very hotly contested, but the combination was poor. K. Scholefield acted as referee. R. G. A. Vs. Vancouver. The R. G. A. will meet Vancouver at Brockton Point this afternoon. Duncans Will Play. Secretary Dalby of the Victoria Hockey Club has received the following letter from the secretary of the Cowichan Hockey Club: Cowichan Hockey Club, Duncans, Jan. 3, 1905. Dear Mr. Dalby—In reply to yours of December 23, the 21st inst., will be convenient for us to play your intermediate team. Do not yet know whether we shall be able to bring a touch judge, but if not, expect you will be able to supply us on the ground. Wishing you and your club the best of luck for the new year. F. C. BELSON, Cowichan Hockey Club. The following players will represent the All-Klondike team in the hockey matches for the championship of Canada: Goal, Albert Forrest; point, R. N. Johnson; cover point, Weldy C. Young; forwards, Randy Maclennan, George Kennedy, Norman Watt and Hector Smith. • • ♦ BILLIARDS. Des Brisay Anxious to Row. D. Des-Brisay, the J. B. A. A. sculler, has expressed his willingness to meet Titus. Des Brisay rows at 160 pounds, and as he has twice defeated Glass, of Portland, Titus would find him a hard man to beat. • • • Hockey News. The following will be chosen from to represent the Victoria Hockey Club team to oppose the R. G. A. on the 14th inst. at Oak Bay at 3 o'clock: L. York, W. Winstry, A. Gillespie, H. Gillespie, Ken Gillespie, R. Jaegers, B. Tye, Ken Scholefield (captain), Ben Schwengers, C. Maclean, Alex Maclean, J. Hart and H. R. N. Cobbett. The second eleven are arranging a series of games with the following Hockey Clubs: Vancouver, Duncans, Ladysmith and Nanaimo. The first game will be played with Duncans on the 21st inst. at the Oak Bay hockey grounds, commencing at 3 o'clock. The following will be chosen from to represent the second eleven re Duncan's match. H. R. N. Cobbett, J. Hart, J. Gibson, T. Forsyth, C. Rogers, S. Winsby, H. H. Brown, H. A. Brown, N. Scott, G. Brown, W. Berridge, C. Jenkinsen, G. Came, R. Hayward, F. Nason, H. E. Mayer. The Victoria Club's second eleven loses one of its best, backs in R. Maclure, who left for Ladysmith last week and has become a member of that club. Today (Saturday) a match will be played between the Seniors vs Second Eleven at the Oak Bay grounds, commencing at 3 o'clock sharp. All players are requested to turn but in order to get in good shape for the following matches, viz.: Victoria vs. Vancouver at Vancouver on the 21st inst. Victoria second eleven vs. Duncans on the 21st inst. at Oak Bay at 3 p. m. When playing the various matches all members are kindly requested to wear their clubs uniforms (red and white). According to reports received from Vancouver that Victoria have all they can do to defeat the Vancouver aggregation on the 21st inst. The referee will be Lem Elliston, who goes up with the team on the 21st inst. At the meeting of the B. C. Hockey League held on the 17th ult., Lem Elliston was appointed the league's official referee; j The game between the R. G. A. and R. E. on last Wednesday at the barracks was won by the former club by a score of 2 to 1, after a hard contested game. Ken Scholefield of the Victoria Club, who refereed thp match, made an impartial referee. The schedule stands as follows: Won.Lost.Pts. Victoria ...... 1 0 2 Vancouver 0 1 -0 R.G. A 10 2 R. E 0 1 0 The following have been elected new members: N. Scott, Clifford Rogers, T. Forsyth. TO THE ELECTORS OF SOUTH WARD. Driard Entries. The Driard billiard tournament will commence tonight. The entries are as follows: B. J. Perry, J. Anderson, W. A. Ellis, S. B. Johnson, H. Howson, A. Proctor, J. F. Ritchie, II. Walton, F. H. Deppe, A. W. Harvey, C. Grant, E. Fawcett, J. Anderson, D. Menzies, H. Fairall, H. Cuthbert, R. C. Davies, E. Cave, T. Geiger, Dr. Haynes, A. Dicker, G. Routledge, J. W. Elliot, T. W. Spearman, C. A. Goodwin, Q. D. H. Warden, H. G. Anderson, W. P. Allen, R. F. Sarg, Corpl. Robson, W. R. Wagland. Ladies and Gentlemen:— I beg to place my name before you as a candidate for above Ward at the ensuing municipal election, and^respect- fully ask a continuance of your support and influence. Yours, etc., THORNTON FELL. January 4th, 1905. TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTH' WARD. Ladies and Gentlemen.—I am a candidate for Alderman for above Ward, and respectfully solicit your vote and influence. J. L. BECKWITH. FOR ALDERMAN. To the Electors of North Ward. Ladies and Gentlemen:—I am a, candidate for the Aldermanic Board, and respectfully solicit your votes and influence. W. F. FULLERTON, TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTH WARD. Ladies and Gentlemen;— I beg to announce myself as a candidate for Alderman at the forthcoming election, and most respectfully solicit your vote and influence. JOHN KINSMAN. ELECTORS OF NORTH WARD. Ladies and Gentlemen:—I Have consented to become an Aldermanic Candidate for your district, principally on account of the Indian Reserve and Waterworks Questions. Respectfully yours* W. J. BANNA.. TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTH WARD, Ladies and Gentleman:—At tbo earnest request of a number of the electors, I have decided to allow my name to go before you as a candidate for Alderman in tbe above Ward, and would respectfully solicit your and influence. Yours respectfully, LEWIS BALL. TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTH WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I beg to announce that I will be a candidate for Alderman for above Ward, and respectfully solicit your vote and influence. RQBT. DIN8DALB. FOR ALDERMAN. To tbe Electors of Centra] Waid. Ladies and Gentlemen:—I would respectfully solicit your vote and influence at the forthcoming municipal election. B. E. LBVJ. TO THE ELECTORS OF CENTRAL WARD- Ladies and Gentlemen:—I beg to announce that I am a candidate for Alderman for above Waid, and respectfully solicit your votes and influence. J. ?, ELFORD. TO THE ELECTORS OF SOUTH WARD. Ladies and Gentlemen:—I beg to announce myself as a Candidate for Alderman at the forthcoming election. I hope to be favored with a continuance of your confidence. B. S. ODDY. TO THE ELECTORS OF SOUTH WARD. Ladies and Gentlemen:—I beg to announce that I will be a candidate for Alderman for the above Ward, and respectfully solicit your vote and influence. F. W. VINCENT. January 4th, 1905. FOR ALDERMAN. SOUTH WARD. JAMES ANDREW DOUGLAS. Your Vote and influence are kindly solicited on my behalf. Election Thursday, 12th January, 1905.... TO THE ELECTORS OF CENTRAL WARD. Ladies and Gentlemen:—I beg to announce that I will be 4 candidate for Alderman for above Ward, and respectfully solicit your vote and influence. A STEWART. TO THE ELECTORS OF CENTRAL WARD. Ladies and Gentlemen:—I would respectfully solicit your vote and influence at the forthcoming municipal election. LAWRENCE GOODACRE. FOR ALDERMAN To the Electors of Central Ward. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I beg most respectfully to solicit yoUr vote and influence at the forthcoming municipal election. E. H. ANDERSON. TO THE ELECTORS OF CENTRAL WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I beg to announce myself as a. candidate for Alderman at the forthcoming election, and most respectfully solicit your vote and influence. L. J. QUAGLIOTTI. _L THE WEEK, SATURDAY JAN. 7, 19o/£ 7 8 % i The Stage MISS ETHEL GREEN. Young Victorian Joins American Company at Spokane on Thursday. It was.with feelings of pain and astonishment that the many admirers and friends of Miss Ethel Green of .Victoria read in the Colonist of Friday morning the unpleasant announcement, not very .pleasantly put, that the young lady had met with some trouble at Seattle in the endeavor to join the "Chinese Honeymoon" company, with which she had signed an agreement to play for the present tour of the Northern United States between Puget Sound and New York City. . On the arrival from the Sound of Mr. Green, father of the talented young actress, yesterday, The Week learned; that there was notj one iota of truth in the assertions first printed in the, Sound newspapers and copied in the worst of taste by the Colonist, holding Miss Green up to ridicule. Had there been any truth in the story it would have been bad enough, but that a Victoria newspaper should offer such treatment to one of the city's most, talented young daughters is to be most deeply regretted. Every right-thinking person would have felt Only the keenest sympathy for Miss Green had she, unfortunately, met with such an unpleasant disappointment. But the facts are simply these: Miss Green went over from Victoria to Seattle. She was under instructions-to join the company in Spokane; transportation had been provided for and was awaiting her, by the manager, from Seattle ta Spokane; she spent a few hours in purchasing a few little articles in Seattle, then she took the most convenient train for Spokane, joined the company there, played her first engagement as a professional in Spokane on ' Thursday evening, and is now travelling East with the company. Every arrangement was carried out without a hitch. Where the Sound papers got their in- fbrmation is a mystery, but it was perhaps characteristic of them that it was nil wrong. The Savoy. In -speaking of the Savoy Theatre, Mr. Hewlette, the able amusement director for the management, has this to.say: "This week we have presented to our patrons the merry mu- ■ sicale—and it is plainly evident from the success—that the burlesque, "The Wizardess of Boz," has met with, assures us that the public want comedy, music and sensation, and the management have decided to furnish our patrons with the very best attractions in this line, at a popular price.that will be within reach of the masses. Tonight will witness the farewell performance of 'The Wizardess of Boz.' Commencing Mon day night next, the great scenic meto drama, 'The Rag-Picker's Child,' will receive its first perfect production in every respect in th's city. We have been untiring in our efforts to assure the success of this great- play, and have paid strict attention to the most minute details connected with the production. Among the many scenic novelties mny be mentioned the great junk shop fire scene, the frozen river, the floating ice, Manhattan seminary and other features, hut all arranged to make this production one of _ the season's successes. I am positive that our many patrons will vote 'The Rag Picker's Child' a scenic melodramatic novelty from start, to finish. The comedy element reigns supreme, and in the hands of Messrs. Hewletjte aud Owens there will be but few dull moments. The play was written by Mr. Justin Adams, of Boston, and has always been a success wherever presented, and I am positive that next week's production will substantiate my assertion." In addition to the dramatic offer- ins' for next week at the Savoy, the programme /includes many vaudeville acts. Owens and La Marr, singers and dancers', Mae Mulqueen, illustrated songs; Minnie Adams, the little lady with a gigantic voice; Genevieve Be Forrest, operatic soprano; Mile. Laurendeau, baritone vocalist: Anita De Snouts, rag-time singer and dancer, and.others. A feature in itself is the musical numbers introduced between the acts by Prof. M. Nagel and Company. For a combination of burlesque, vaudeville, drama and music, the Savoy holds a prominent place on the Pacific Coast. street, Manager Jamieson is putting on a particularly strong, show this week which will close with two matinees and three eveniug performances today. Wills and Collins in a comedietta entitled 'A Day in Old Madrid," present-a clean burlesque on "Galatea" with a well sung operatic finale. Rene King is an excellent baritone, who also introduces the audience to his performing dog Nellie, which is put through a number of tricks that are. truly surprising, even in this intelligent animal. The Kingsburys have' a most amusing musical comedy introducing a number of instrumental novelties, The Misses Smith and Chester are very pleasing singers of both classical and popular selections. Rawls and "Von" Kaufman present a very funny sketch entitled, "My Country Sweetheart." Frederic Roberts sings the illustrated song, "For Old Time's Sake," and the moving pictures are very good, il-, lustrating some of the adventures of Kit Carson with the Indians. The attendance has been large all week, which is not to be wondered at, as the Grand is firmly established as the family amusement house of the city, and patrons are always certain of seeing each week the very best that the theatrical market affords at the time. A strong bill is announced for the' coming week, opening with the matinee on Monday afternoon. It will include Mr. and Mrs. Clifford in a novelty sword act; O'Brien and West, a team of male comedians who are away above par; Mr. and Mrs. George Morrell, in a comedy sketch, and the Curtis Sisters, high-class opera singers of unusual ability in an act entitled, "A Good Substitute." Mr. Roberts will sing "There's a Mother Always Waiting You at Home, Sweet Home," and the new moving pictures will prove one of the features of the entertainment. • • * THE REDMOND. Next week is being spoken of as the farewell appearance (for a short thne) of Mr. Redmond's popular company of players. This talented organization has made a host of friends during their short stay in our midst, and no little disappointment will he felt over their departure. Biit, as Mr. Redmond states, it, is necessary to. move, in order to peiv rait other companies to be seen and enjoyed, as it was the intention from the first to present the best attractions procurable,, and as there are other cities interested in the success of the circuit, all must work iii absolute unison. Victoria is indebted to Mr. Redmond and his capable management for the opportunity we have so far enjoyed. Popular amusement at popular prices. The policy of prer senting dramatic productions free from all coarseness has not only secured the patronage of our theatregoers, hut the respect of the entire community. No better tribute could be paid this excellent company than the opening of Victoria homes to its members. They have been cordially treated, and with deep regret, the citizens will witness their departure, for they are a Victoria stock company. A sincere and hearty welcome awaits their return. Mr. Bronson announces two excellent bills for the coming week, "Risen From the Dead" and "Brother John." The former is a comedy drama, full of amusing situations, and all that goes to make a successful melo-drama. Messrs. Redmond, Bird, Granger, Griffith and Sutherland are happily cast, and Misses Mullally, Bronson, the pleasure of seeing her soon as a star. The part of Mrs. Privett was well sustained by Mr. Fred Richardson, who sang and acted to perfection. Mr. Percy Richardson was frequently applauded, in the part of the Sheriff's Man. Messrs. Petch and Merkley were also in good voice, and acted their parts exceedingly well. Mr. J. M. Finn was musical director, and the orchestra was all that could be desired. A New Sinking Fund. "Submarine Entertainments, Limited," is a new company which has just been registered at Somerset House. The title suggests that the enterprise will have some difficulty in keeping its head above water, and tjjhat it will he finally wound up for divers reasons.—Financial Times. A genuine Cravanette rain coat on the back is worth two umbrellas in the hand. Pneumonia comes cheap, but goes high. A rain coat is better than rheumatism and costs much less. The cravenetting process don't make the fabric air-tight, nor yet deluge- proof, but does make it non-absorbent of moisture and odorless—all without changing its appearance. An ideal raincoat and fall overcoat combined may be obtained at the "Fit-Reform," Government street. Price, $15, $18 or $20. A raincoat is a necessity, not a luxury. THE KENNEL. New Members Elected. A meeting of the Victoria Kennel Club was held in Pioneer hall Thursday, when the following new members were elected: C. W. R. Thompson, F. H. Hewlings, A. Flewin, W. Rossie, Miss • Jessie Cameron, F. Hodgson, Miss C. Davie. It was agreed to hold the spring show under Canadian Club rules.. Communications were read from Mr. H. J. Stewart, California; R. M. Palmer, Seattle, and Geo. J. Dyke, Vancouver, offering support to the spring show. A motion was also passed to disband the Western Kennel League, and to ask Mr. Stewart, the secretary, for a statement of the assets of the Westr em Kennel League, such assets to be equally divided amimgst the coast clubs now members of the Western Kennel League. The club agreed to put up at least $150 worth of silver cups for, competition at the show. The club also added a local class for local bred dogs. The question of a hall for the show was not settled. The meeting then adjourned. • :'»••';» WHIST. Stand on the Post Office Steps and look up Courtney Street. On the corner, one block away, you will see an old church building surrounded by maples. On its windows appear the inscription, "Thos. R. Cusack, Printer," and within its walls is contained the finest and most complete printing plant in British Columbia. The newest of typesetting machines, fast-running presses and a well selected variety of the latest types faces, all in charge of skilled workmen, here make possible that rarest of combinations, " the best for the least money." Telephone 220. J. B. A. A. Tournament. The regular whist tournaments of the J. B. A. A; will he resumed next Thursday evening, January 12, at 8 o'clock. All members and their friends are requested to he present. Prizes will be given each week, also a prize for the highest aggregate at the end of the season. Lard. Lard. Lard: HOME PRODUCTION Kettle Rendered—In 3 lb., 5 lb., and 10 lb. Tins. Your patronage solicited. B. C. Market Co., Ltd. PH0NE2 Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Week End Excursions AT POPULAR RATES TO ALL FAVOURITE ISLAND RESORTS. together with Estella Redmond, and Madame Myee, complete an excellent, cast. SCHOOL TRUSTEE. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I beg to announce that I will be a candidate at, the election for School Trustee and respectfully solicit your vote and influence. WM. M'KAY. SCHOOL TRUSTEE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I beg to announce that I will be a candidate for re-election as School Trustee. GEO. JAY. Through Tickets to Alberni. Crofton, Comox and Other Points of Interest. GEO. L. COURTNEY. Traffic Manager What Did the Monkey Say ? The Grand. At the Grand Theatre on Johnson "Dorothy." "Dorothy" was again presented at the Victoria theatre, by the amateurs under the management of Madame Mvee, on Monday, the 2nd inst. There were two performances, afternoon and evening. Everyone did good wort', singing and acting well, and frequent and hearty was the apr plause. Miss Briedjford took the part of "Dorothy." She possesses a very fine voice, but unhappily was suffering from a severe cold and consequently did not do herself justice, as in thc previous performances. Miss Ethel Green who made her appearance as an amateur for the last time, is undoubtedly a gifted young actress and should do exceedingly well as a professional in the future. It is to be regretted that Victoria should lose such a talented amateur performer. Yet, we all hope to have TO THE ELECTORS OP VICTORIA CITY. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: At the request of a number of electors, I have decided to be a candidate in the approaching election of School Trustees, and hereby respectfully solicit your votes and influence. A. E. BOLTON. FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE. ALFRED HUGGETT Respectfully solicits thc support and influence of the city electorate at the forthcoming election. SCHOOL TRUSTEE. Ladies and Gentlemen:—I have consented to become a candidate for School Trustee, and respectfully solicit your vote and influence. P. J. RIDDELL. " I'm recuperating after that stroke of apo(p)logetics last {' week," moaned the Monkey from his cot in the Ringtail \ Sanitarium. <> 1 » ,0 <» ! » Name. Address. Cut Out, Fill In, Mail to The Week. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JAN. 7, 1904 | GbeWeefc ;; Published at 35 Fort Street, Victoria, B. C. By S. A. G. FINCH. Subscription Price, $1.00 a Year. Advertising rates on application. TRIUMPHANT JAPAN. •Since the last issue of The Week, that for which Japan has been striving so heroically, the capture of Port Arthur, has taken place, and once more the key of the North Pacific on the Asiatic side is in the firm, strenuous hands of the new world power. Strange, indeed, must be the thoughts of t,he Japanese chiefs as they stalk grimly over the smoking ruins and remember that, it was Russia, instigated by Germany, that deprived them of the same well-won prize after the war with China, in tjhe infamously unjust Treaty of Shimoneseki. Japan at that time had not given sufficient demonstration of her tremendous potentialities; she was unrecognized as a possible competitor some day soon with the Colossus of the North. Hence, her polite protests against the buccaneering and hectoring proposals of the two great powers were treated with cavalier hauteur. But tliere was one statesman who was watching; one man whose sagacious brain and subtle statesmanship gave time o' day to all Europe, and he measured the Island Empire of the Farthest East justly, seeing through appearances to the naked truth beneath. Lord Salisbury never.exercised his wonderful wisdom to greater advantage for his beloved country than when he, to the amazement, we might say the amusement also, of Europe and America, and to the unspeakable indignation of some sections of the British people, concluded a treaty, offensive and defensive, with Japan. It was simply the great mail seeing far farther ahead than his smaller contemporaries could. It is said that Lord Salisbury smiled grimly when he learned of the provision in the Treaty of Shimoneseki that Japan should relinquish Port Arthur, still reddened with her own soldiers' blood, and withdraw from the mainland of Asia. He smiled because he knew better than anv other man in the world the marvellous forces fermenting in Ja- pan, rising daily into being in a thousand ways; because he noted with delight the extraordinary patience of this strange people; their dignified concession of the point at issue; their prompt suppression of every outward sign of wrath and thirst for vengeance for the fearful insult offered to them as a nation. And Lord Salisbury smiled also, because he knew, better even than Russian statesmen themselves, the utter rottenness of the Russian military and naval establishments, the appalling discord in the civil service department of the Empire, and the suicidal blindness of the bureaucracy that, like the Bourbons, learned nothing, remembered nothing, forgave nothing; in contrast with the sullen opposition of an oppressed, but fine people. Lord Salisbury smiled grimly because here were the ingredients for the vast tragedy that is now going on—on the one hand the punishment of Russia; on the other hand the glorious vindication of her own honor by Japan. The capture of Port Arthur last week by Japan is only an incident in a campaign which has, in the course of nearly a whole year, failed to show a single Russian success on land or sea, or a single Japanese reverse of any consequence; a result due probably to that calm, cleur-headed calcuation on the part of Japan which has astonished the military experts of the world; and on the other side, hopeless, inextricable muddle. While there has not been recorded one instance of disagreement of any kind amongst the Japanese generals, the news from the Russian side has borne plentiful testimony to miserable bickerings, heartburnings, jealousies, and harsh criminations, the late Count Keller's severe indictment of General Kuropatkin thc most astounding of all. Will Japan re-fortify Port Arthur, making it really impregnable, or will she, voluntarily, declare it forever lismantled, sow salt on its blackened itones and shattered works, and aban- loh it to the wolf and the raven? vVhat Japan will do will be the most <ensihle thing that can be done, if she act in consonance with her conduct of the present war. Every military critic in the world is speculating upon the question, more or less positively and dogmatically, according to the youth and ignorance of the critic. A rough guess at the probable succession of events from the fall of Port Arthur might be something like this: The gradual driving north of the Russian .outposts along the northeastern borders of Korea; the closing in upon Vladivostock from the land side; the stationing of a powerful blockading squadron off that harbor, which is inaccessible to an enemy from the sea; and the final investment of Russia's second most important station on the Pacific. Then would probably come the severing of the communication between Vladivostock and Harbin, with the consequent threatening of Kuropatkin's flank from the northeast, and increased pressure simultaneously on his front, and, perhaps, western flank. In a word, however, the fall of Port Arthur has given Japan an immense increase of mobility. That she will use it vigorously, sensibly and effectively, who can doubt1? THE CIVIC ELECTIONS. Once more Victorians are asked to make their selection of a number of excellent gentlemen who wish to un? dertake the guidance of the destinies of the city during the coming year. We can congratulate the citizens upon the first rate aldermanic material that is offered for choice. All the candidates are men of business, and each has been successful in his chosen vacation. The old axiom holds good today, that the best man to manage the affairs of the public is the man who has been successful in the management of his own. We could wish that the citizens would show a little more interest in this, momentous selection. Victoria never needed so much as now the services of large-minded, unselfish, patriotic men at her council, board. Great questions confront the city and demand solution. The Songhees Reserve matter, which has hung fire so long, should be settled this year. The water question, the continuance of the scheme of city improvements so auspiciously begun, the beautifying of the city, the clearing up of the tangle; shall we call it? over the Sidney railway matter, the extension of the school system with adequate accommodation for the children now crowded in the existing schools, and many other subjects of more or less importance. From the list of candidate's cards published in this number of The Week, the reader can gather for himself a pretty fair idea of the kind of man who is desirous of serving the city in 1905. Mr. James A. Douglas is a member of a family long and intimately identified with the best interests of this city and he would make an excellent alderman. Mr. J. L. Beckwith has had wide experience of public affairs; Mr. A. Stewart is one of the veterans of the city council; Mr. Thornton Fell could bring most valuable legal training and high personal ability to hear on the discussions; Dr. Lewis Hall long ago proved his quality as a public man, and he is exceedingly popular; Mr. Lawrence Goodacre, as the head of one of the greatest businesses in the city, has abundant justification for submitting himself for election; Mr. W. J. Hanna has placed himself on record as the champion of many reforms, and would certainly make his influence felt; Mr. B. S. Oddv has done yeoman service already at the aldermanic board; Mr. H. E. Levy is too well known and popular to need extended notice here—he would certainly make a good counsellor; Mr. J.. P. Elford has had long business experience, and is a successful man, the voters will recognize in him a likely man for a place on the Board. The Week trusts that the very best selection in the circumstances will be made, and that Victoria will go far upon the path of, progress during this year of grace under their able guidance. Mayor Barnard seems likely to have another term in the curule chair, which he filled last year witn "^it to mm"' self and profit to the city. • • • Mr. Fullerton is a good representative of the highly important labor interests in Victoria. He came within an ace of election on two previous occasions, and retired in favor of another candidate on still another occasion. He is certain to win a very large share of the vote that will be cast. Mr. L. J. Quagliotti is too well known in Victoria to require extended notice; ho is a gentleman who possesses the respect and confidence of the citizens. Mr. Robert Dinsdnlc is another popular public man who is offering himself for election. IN MEMORIAM. Tomorrow, January 8th, will be the first anniversary of the loss of the steamship Clallam with more than half a hundred of her passengers, within sight of Victoria. It is an occasion of solemn memories; a date in the calendar sanctified and hallowed by many bitter tears and fond regrets; a date never to be forgotten by Victorians. It is well, on the recurrence of these anniversaries, for all to pay the tribute of a thought to the memory of those who passed away forever from earth in circumstances so tragical. Again, the sympathy of feeling hearts goes forth to the bereaved: again the terrible visions of that awful night of woe on the tempest-riven seas arise; again one feels almost with their fresh keen poignancy, as on the morning after the disaster, the grief and dismay at the grim narrative of the survivors. All the appalling details come to mind—the dead maiden sitting alone in the lifeboat, drifting all night with wind and tide; and the other maiden who was soon to he a bride, but whose spouse was the sea; the despairing lover's leap into the furious waters; the piteous appeal of the women not to he sent away to perish in the boats; the hideous panorama of death enacted before the horrified eyes of the men who remained by the vessel. No one who was here then can ever forget those things. But there is another side to the picture. Victoria, immediately after the disaster, was seized with a generous fervor. The city must possess a lifeboat of some sort wherewith ever after to he ready to meet and cope with such emergencies. Zealously the small band of noble-hearted men worked to arouse public sympathy and gain public support. Much was promised then. Entertainments were given tp raise funds; statistics were obtained from many quarters; prices were quoted; meetings were held. It did seem certain that by the first anniversary of the Clallam disaster Victoria would possess a first-rate life-saving boat. But where is that boat? Vanished with the generous, noble, kindly aspiration that saw it in fancy, and in fancy alone. Another instance of the deadly besetting sin of our city. Earnestly let us hope that never again may the occasion arise for the need of such a craft; but who can tell the secret of even the nearest future? "0 Mother, praying God will save Thy sailor—while thy head is bowed. • • • • • Drops in his vast and wandering grave." And well may the true lover of this beautiful city cry: "0 Victoria, Victoria, when will you shake off that deadly paralyzing apathy which strangles your noblest sentiments and makes mock of your finest resolves, and resolutely hold your way to actual accomplishment of the thing projected?" The Clallam disaster is a year old, and nothing practical has been done toward providing the much-talked-of lifeboat. All who feel at all, and think, may muse as they wander by the shore of the strait and gaze seaward, how appropriate to this sadly memorable occasion are the words of the greatest English poet of modern times: "And the stately ships go on To their haven under the hill; But 0, for the touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of a voice that is still!" "Cruelty to Animals." At a certain metropolitan golf club the green-keeper has been experimenting with a worm-killer with such success that he destroyed over 1,000,- 000 worms on one putting green. Opinion in the club, however, is divided on this exploit, one section holding that the worms act beneficially in draining the subsoil by their excavations, while another has protested against this wholesale slaughter on the ground of cruelty to animals.—The Tatler. For pure and wholesome sweetmeats, for delicious English toffees and fine chocolates, you cannot beat W. R. HARTLEY, Candy Manufacturer, 74 Yates street. The most reliable candy maker in town. Price's Gold Medal Brand Catsup, Pickles and Sance are condiments that should be in every house. Price and quality second to none. The Week A Weekly Review, Magazine and Newspaper, Published at 35 Fort Street by S. A. G. FINCH. Annual Subscription $1 in Advance. Advertisement Rates. Commercial rates, according to position on application. Reduction on long contracts. Transient rates, per inch 75c to $1.00 Legal notices (60 days) from.. 5.00 Theatrical, per inch 1.00 Readers, per line 6c to 10c Births, marriages, deaths, lost and found, and other small advertisements, per insertion, from 25c to 1.00 Contributions. All contributions intended for publication in the issue of the current week should reach the office not later than Wednesday evening. They should be written in ink or by typer writer and on one side of the paper only, and if unsuitable such contributions will be returned providing only that a stamped, addressed envelope is enclosed. Original sketches, short stories, verse, "jokes," photographs, &c, submitted, will be carefully considered, and if acceptable, will be paid for if desired. Contributors are reminded that "brevity is the soul of wit." All contributions intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor, and all business letters to the Manager. CHARITY. My lady in her boudoir sat And pondered the price of a Paris hat. "There's a pound I promised the poor," She said, "and goodness knows I need it, I'll send instead A few of my oldest clothes." A woman who rubs and scrubs all day Heard a stranger was ill across the way. "Poor soul, this bowl of broth Would do her good," she said; And later, at table, gave Thanks for a bit of bread. .... j The lavish gifts from a rich man's hand- Libraries, halls, as monuments stand, But the men who worked in his mill? Did thev know a friend in need? When trouble or affliction came Could they tell of a kindly deed? To a heap of straw where an urchin slept A shivering little mongrel crept. "Come on," the urchin cried, "Yer struck a rummy lot, But me an' you'll be pals to-night; This bed is all I got." What comfort are soiled chiffons to these? Can charity, such as these appease, Assuage, or offer cheer? Can a hall, however grand, Offset in the struggle of life The grasp of a helping hand? That men as brothers yet may live O Christ, our elder Brother give Tlr' charity, wide as the world, High as the heavens above, Deep as the deepest depth beneath, Charitv, that is love. HELEN M. DICKSON. LET THERE BE LIGHT. How the Leaven of Western Freedom Is Working in Iron- Bound Russia. The demand of Captain Clado, who was arrested for criticising the High Admiral, Grand Duke Alexis, and the Admiralty, for a court-martial, is causing a great sensation in Russia. The Novoe Vremya has boldly taken up the Captain's demand, declaring that Captain Clado, as an honorable officer and expert naval critic, spoke only the truth, which should be clearlv presented to the nation. The Russ also prints a letter over the Captain's signature, reaffirming his assertions. It is interesting to note that the Russ has since been suspended for too free speech, the Novoe Vremya has been warned, and the Novosti if Moscow is issuing under the immediate supervision of secret police officers. Shall the muzzling methods of the late M.. von Plehve or the awakened intelligence of the Russian people prevail?—that is the question. Never before has the Russian press, or have Russian publicists dared to print an<l speak so fearlessly. Count Lyoff Tolstoy's latest fulmination has Caused a profound sensation throughout Russia. CANADA WON'T SHOW. Portland's Big Fair Will Have No Exhibits From the Dominion. The Hon. Sidney Fisher, Minister of Agriculture, has authorized the purchase of a site at Liege, Belgium, for the exhibition which opens in April next, and upon it a Canadian pavilion will be erected. Canada has reached a stage which warrants- advertisement. This is all right, and is in the line of legitimate advertisement, but what is to be made of this dispatch from Ottawa: The Cabinet has decided that Canada shall not take part in this year's exposition at Portland, Oregon. The idea in exhibiting at Buffalo and St Louis was to promote immigration. It was considered that nothing would be gained by exhibiting at Portland, as people living on the U. S. Pacific! slopes are not likely to favor change of residence. Surely the Dominion Government has been grievously misinformed. Tens of thousands from all parts of the United States will be there. A good exhibit of Canadian products, manufactures, produce of the soil and other interesting matters would be a magnificent advertisement for this country. If Canada is not rep^ resented at Portland, she misses a glorious chance to advertise herself. THE MONKEY. Caught Cold at Government House Reception and Is Off Duty. Unfortunately the oracle of The Week, H. R. H. the Monkey, whose remarks have brightened these columns, contracted a severe attack of knewmonya while attending the New Year's reception at Government House, and is seriously indisposed. His physicians, Dr. Simian and Dr. Pithycuss, have recommended his Monkeyship to take a spasm of rest) from his nut-cracking in The Week, and he is now enjoying a paroxysm of perfect peace in bed. The successful competitor in this week's competition in reading the Monkey's mind is Miss Mabel A. Cameron, 12 Bird Cage Walk, with: "Money makes the Mayor go," said the Monkey, when he heard Mayor Barnard's re-election would be unopposed. Preserved PLUMS, PEACHES, STRAWBERRIES, Etc., home grown and home made. Insist on having Price's. W. H. Finlayson Real Estate and Insurance Agent. 76| Government Street Over [ Western Union Telegraph Co. Just Received A large consignment of DUTCH BULBS Extra fine quality. Ask for Price Lists. Johnston's Seed Store City Market. Assembly Dancing Academy Mesdames Dickinson & Simpson will resume their dancing classes Saturday, Oct. ist, Assembly Hall, Port St. Monday afternoon, children's fancy dances, 3.30 to s p.m. Monday evening, beginners classes. Tuesday evening, Cotillon club. Thursday. Social Night, 8.30to 11 p.m. Friday afternoon, children's private class. Saturday afternoon, general class 2.15. Private Lesions Given. PHONE B81 THE WEEK, SATURDAY. JAN. 7 , iooV" I 8 X The Amateur Cracksman \ 9 ORIGINAL STORT WRITTEN FOR THE WEEK BY AGNES DEANS CAMERON "The laugh went against me tonight, Gijfeert; but by all my mother's Scotch ancestors and by that cursed trick that makes me stammer when I'm angry, I'll square accounts with Lawry before the week ends." There was no stammer now in Max Barnaul's even tones, and Irwin saw that he was in grim earnest. "All right, chappie, I hope you do—it was rather caddish of Lawry—but, really, the fellow is such a dab hand at it, that when he starts to mimic he always has the whole house with him, —your stutter and Livingstone's lisp are his star hits. Miss Rankin tried hard, to, remain neutral, but when he lavs nimself out to be funny, Lawry is irresistible—there is no deniging of it, Sairey." Barham bit his under lip, tossed his mane, straightened his shoulders, and retorted, "He's a cad, and I rather more than believe a coward at heart. Mark my words, Gilbert, I'll have that man's abject apology before the week's out." The two parted, nothing more was said, and with all outward signs of peace, the "paying guests" of Pleasanton seemed to be pursuing the even tenor of their way. But Max had formed a plan of revenge; it came to him as an inspiration Tuesday night, it seemed good next morning, and all Wednesday did he roll it as a sweet morsel under his tongue, and work out the details. Lawry nor ho man should make a butt of him and go scatheless —especially while the brown eyes of Gladys Rankin danced appreciation of the fun. Mrs. Dundonald, the hostess, prided herself on gathering into the inner circle of her select and most private boarding house only bright and clever people. The ladies she passed verdict on herself, and it was tacitly understood that no new man should be taken into the fold until pronounced "possible" by a jury of his peers,—so was the modern Eden kept select. Happy and harmonious had the family been until the advent of a new Eve ushered unrest .into Paradise. Gladys Rankin was spending the summer vacation with her sister, Mrs. Dundonald, and already had she half the swains at her feet and (metaphorically of course) at each other's throats. Wednesday's moon rose clear and round and silvery, it was a peerless night, and two at least of the boarders of Pleasanton felt its witchery. To-night Fortune favored Max Barham. Leaving the others inside, Gladys and he had wandered to the veranda, where through the windows the steadv "ping," "pong," fifteen, love," "deuce," "vantage," told that the rank and file of Pleasanton was established for the night. "Will you walk to the lake?" Max asked; and Gladys, waiting only to throw over her shoulders a fleecy, filmy fascinator of red, assented. Max trod upon air; the night was clear and silent, there came from the pines a warm, pungent, resinous smell that was intoxicating, and, although little was said, he felt with an exultant thrill Gladys responsive to his humor. Then conversation turned to the subject of physical courage. "A woman will forgive a man every crime in the decalogue if he prove but brave and courteous," Gladys had said, "every 'woman's man' is big and brave and tender." Gladys was thinking of nn athlete brother, to whom she had been born the delicate twin,but Barham rejoicing in his inches squared his big shoulders and thought of Lawry's slight figure, thought also with a start of satisfaction that this was the night of his revenge. He would square accounts with Lawry to-night, and to-morrow he would—yes, he would tell Gladys that she held his life's happiness in her hand,—such a little hand as he watched it in the moonlight, caressing the blue-gray ears of Kruger, the Great Dane, who, fully conscious that this was no ordinary niffht, had constituted himself Propriety to this little party of three. Max was so happv in anticipation that he felt he could afford 'to be magnanimous, and he actually beamed on Lawrv who, meeting them in the hallway on their return, stepped For one awful moment his heart refused to beat and then he thought of the open window—but it was not to be, (To he Continued.) THE HEN FESTIVAL. Poultry of High Degree to Show Themselves in Victoria Next Week. forward to hand Gladys a letter, and incidentally to relieve her of her wrap and invite her to witness the semi-finals in the ping-pong tournar ment. "You know, Miss Rankin, you promised to present the trophy, and we are all waiting;" and then, over his shoulder, "the booby goes to you, Barham, by default." At two o'clock the last light was out, Pleasanton was shrouded in silence, and its tired inhabitants slept. Barham had taken Gilbert into his confidence: "I'll frighten Lawry out of his cursed state of everlasting self-satisfaction. He was a coward at school; he has dodged danger ever since. I'll appear before him masked and order him out of bed, and force the fellow to hand me over his valuables. Gad! I can hear him whine already. After he has crawled round sufficiently and asked me to spare his precious life, I'll give him the satisfaction of seeing his highwayman at close quarters and hand him over my meerschaum-case pistol. It will be worth a quarter's salary to hear him drop his deuced drawl and come down off his high perch." Gilbert had laughingly agreed that Lawry was getting a little too high and mighty, and that since Miss Rankin had smiled on him he had become well nigh insufferable. "Take the fellow down a peg and you'll be doing a public service. Go in and win, Max. Keep a phonographic record of his pleadings; they'll act as a mild corrective to be unbottled when needed." Max had carefully planned each detail ; on the south side of the building a convenient fire escape led up past Lawrv's window, he would make his entry from the outside. So, as the city clock chimed the half hour, out into the moonlight stepped a typical highwayman, his light brown covert coat showing plain against the wall, as brushing aside the Virginia creeper, rung by rung he swung himself up with quick swinging steps. The lower part of his face was hid by the collar of his coat, and a black silk scarf bound around the head and punctured with eve-holes completely covered the upper half. "Four stories up and three windows to the east, and I go in without knocking," and Max gave an inward chuckle. The window was flve or six inches open at the top, and silence reigned within. "Believes in fresh air, the beggar; never would have suspected him of such a dainty taste in curtains; and a Turkish carpet, by Jove! Why, he's as luxurious as a lady. It's a shame to disturb those infant slumbers, but your time has come, Oh High and Mightiness, and it's my pleasing duty to administer your medicine. Gad! Inspiration number two! if he doesn't apologize abjectly and quickly enough and dance obedi- enty to my piping, I'll become a mother to him and chastise him whore he lies. Make game of me before a table-full, would you, to show off your tom-fool talent—well it's a long worm that has no turning"— and lowering the sash with an agile swing he dropped inside. The electric light from the street corner struck across the room diagonally, cutting it into a light and dark triangle, it took the intruder a minute or two to accustom his eyes to the changed play of light and shade. Yes, there in the far corner was the occu- | pied bed, there was a moment of pure ' joy and exultation and the man from | outside exclaimed with the Psalmist, .'' Thou hast given mine enemy into jmy hands!" And then came the shock. Bar- ham's big frame shook like an aspen and he stepped back tottering towards the window. What was that filmv red thing thrown so carelessly over a chair-back? It wasn't, it couldn't be; but, yes, it was but a few hours before that. Gladys had worn it in tho moonlight; and as half choking he gasped for breath, Max inhaled once more that subtly suggestive, that altogether indefinable perfume that seemed a part of Gladys's very personality. Good God! what had he done? In his insane hurry he had turned to the east after reaching the third instead of the fourth story, nnd this wns Gladys's room!!! Every year the exhibition by the Victoria Poultry and Pet Stock As- sosiation has been better than its processors. Last year's was held in the Market Building upstairs, and from the standpoint of quality it beat everything ever shown in Southern Vancouver Island. Nanaimo, Cumberland, Comox, Ladysmith, Cowichan and Saanich contributed, as well as Victoria, and some of the nob- blest roosters that ever awoke the echoes of daybreak with clarion voice and some of the best hens that ever cackled barnyard gossip foregathered there. The attendance was a reflection on the intelligence of the people of Victoria. This year all records are to be broken. The old Methodist Chureh building, corner of Broad and Pandora streets, will be the scene of exhibition, and arrangements have been perfected to ensure a most successful show. Fine prizes are offered, including a special prize by His Honor the Lieut- Governor for the largest and best exhibit owned and exhibited by one exhibitor. The entries closed on the 5th instant. His Honor will open tbe show at half past two o'clock on Thursday afternoon next, the 12th inst. Everybody should see this great show. PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY. Dreading is always harder than doing. • • • Few people who are worth while, have any time to listen to tales of woe. * * * To dread an unpleasant job, is to double its difficulties in advance. * « » Sometimes it's less work to do a thing you don't want to do than to dodge it. • • • Get up early enough in the morning to have a deliberate, pleasant breakfast. It will pay all day. EASTERN CANADA. Brief Notes of Late News Concerning the Farther Dominion. Ten mogul engines are to be built at, Kingston, Ont., for the C.P.R. Waterloo County Council, Ont., has decided in favor of erecting a sanitarium for incurable consumptives in Western Ontario. The Waterloo Council has also passed a resolution making for the establishment of rural telephones. A gold medal has been awarded to the British Columbia exhibit of apples and pears at the Royal Horticultural Society's Exhibition, London, Eng. This is the second time for similar distinction won this year b-" the Dominion of Canada. The Nova Scotia display was also highly commended. Tender feet should be soaked 20 minutes every night in' a' bath of warm water,, to which has been added a handful of common table or sea For a sour stomach, add three grains of chloride of hme to a half glass of water.: * * * To increase the weight, avoid aeids of all kinds, eat salads with oil, potatoes, and rare meat. Plenty of sleep should be taken; at least eight hours during the night. • • • Oatmeal and bran water, so often recommended for the skin, is made by simply boiling the oatmeal or bran in enough water to make a thin gruel. This must be made fresh every few daysj as it sours quickly. • • • Cleanliness, ventilation and friction with a good brush or the finger ends are the essential needs of the hair. So that the hair is shampooed regularly and kept perfectly clean. This will relieve much of the tendency to accumulate dandruff. * * * The best remedy for poor circulation is deep breathing. This strengthens and exhilarates all the organs of the body. Poor circulation, unless from heart trouble, can in most cases be cured in this way. TO THE CITY DWELLER. You have never smelt the sage-brush on the breeze, ■ Nor, the spring-time flowers that make the prairie fair; Your being never thrills at the pine- breath from the hills, So you're happy with your foul and sooted air. Pou have/ never known the zest it adds to life To bestride a "bronc" who doesn't want you there, And, spite of plunge and kick make him know you're boss, and stick; So you're happy in your padded office chair. You have never watched a pan (of bacon fry, While your pard was tossing flapjacks in the an>- Wihat exercise you get never made you need 'em yet, So you're happy with your fancy bill of fare. You have everything unwholesome that you want: Your ambition has an ever-distant goal.: You're clever with your head, but the man in yon is dead- Are you happy, with your city- stunted soul? —Gordon Wilson, (Live Stock Report.) THE AGE OF A HORSE. Victoria Poultry and Pet Stock Associat'n Show 11-14 January 1905 —in— Old Methodist Church Building Good Light. Best of Cooping. Generous Premiums.. Entries close January 5, 1905. Catalogues may be had from W. A. JAMESON, Secretary 71 Fort Street, TO ENSURE GOOD HEALTH. Growing children need plenty of sleep; the best rule is to let them sleep until they wake naturally. '» * * The garments worn during the day should always be removed at night, nnd fresh garments substituted. * * * Tight gloves spoil the shape of the hand and are unhealthy, because they interfer« with the circulation. • • • For earache take one dram of laudanum and olive oil, heat, moisten a piece of cotton with it and place it in the ear. * * » There can be no health without exercise, and a system of exercise should be practised that will bring in play all the muscles of thc body. • • • For feet that perspire too freely, put a tablespoonful of vinegar in the foot bath; the soles of the feet may also be rnbhed with spirits of camphor. • • • For a corn or bunion, paint over every dav with the following solution: Collodion, half ounce; sodium borate, half dram; extract cannabis, half scruple. Circulating Library 5O Cents per Month. AH the Latest Novels VICTORIA NEWS GO. 86 Yates Street The Taylor Mill Co., Limited. All kinds of Building Material, LUMBER, SASH, DOORS. 210 Government St. Victoria, B.C , ! f MILLINERY Ladies Hats Artistically Trimmed and made up, customers furnishing their own trimmings'. Panama hats re-blocked and cleaned. 65% Fort street Hotel Davies Our Rooms aie the most central, tbe best furnished and most comfortable in the city. - The famous Poodle Dog Restaurant in the building. Cuisine unexcelled. To tell the age of any horse Inspect the lower jaw, of course, The six front teeth the age will tell, And every doubt and fear dispel. The middle "nippers" you behold Before the colt is two weeks old; Before eight weeks two more will come: Eight months, the "corners" cut the gum. The outside grooves will disappear From middle two in just one year; In two years from the second pair; In three the "corners," too, are bare. At two, the middle "nippers" drop; At three, the second pair can't stop; When four years old, the third pair goes; At five a full new set he shows. i The deep black spots will pass from view. At six years from the middle two; The second pair at seven years; At eight, the spot each "corner" clears. From middle "nippers" upper jaw, At nine the black spots will withdraw, The second pair at ten are white; Eleven finds the comers light. As time goes on the horsemen know The oval teeth three-sided grow; Thev longer get, project before 'Till twenty, when we know no more. If you hnve beauty, We can take it; If yon have none, We can make it. Savannah, Photo Studio, Fort St. LODGE REGISTER. Independent Forester*. Court Cariboo No. 743 meeta in No. 1 Hall A. 0. U. w., iat and 3rd Tuesday, at S p. sa. Thos. Le Metseurier, Fin. Sec., Garbally Id. R. C. Wilson, Rec. Sec., 101 Chatham Sites*. Fraternal Order of Baalee. Victoria Aerie No. is P. 0. S. meeta cms* Wednesday evening in Eagle Hall, Adelpal Block, at 8:30 p. m. Sojourn ng brothers raid. welcome. Joseph Wacbler, w. President; Prank LeRo» W. Secretary. Northern Light, No. 593S. H. O. P. Meets it. -and 4th Wednesday in each month in K. of P. Hall, Douglas St. Visiting member. cordially invited to all meetings. J. P. Hancock, Chief Ranger; W. P. Fullerton Secretary. Knights or Pythias. Far West Lodge No. 1 meeta at their Hall, car Douglas and Pandora Streets, every Friday at t p.m. Sojourning brothers are always welcome. J.H. Penketh, C.C.; Harry Weber, K. of R.ftS. Box M4. Jnvenilo Undent Order of Por.storn Court No. 1 meets first Tuesday in each month at K. of P. Hall. Adult Foresters are always welcome. B. L, Redgrave, President; K. A. Lakes, Secretary. To chase away that "tired feeling" which so often follows a holiday, get a pot of the delicious Tea op Coffee served at the MIKADO 44 Fort Street ELECTRIC LIGHT AND HEA1 TREATMENT recommended by the medical faculty for Rheumatism, Sclatlcn, stiff Joints, etc. Apply to MISS ELLISON, 74 Fort Street, Viotoria. Telephone 1110. Balmoral Block. 1 6 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, JAN. 7, 1904 ! Social News and^Gossip At their beautiful residence, "Struan," on St. Charles street, Mr. and Mrs. A. Stuart Robertson entertained a number of friends on Wednesday evening. Verily, 'tis the Ijime for merry-making, and the holiday season is by no means yet over. The first part of the evening was devoted to progressive 500, whieh was 'enjoyed by all, as it is not so serious a game as whist or bridge, but quite as exciting. A delightful supper was served about 12 o'clock, after which dancing was kept up till the early .hours, ending with the quaint old Sir Roger de Coverley. The beautiful drawing rooms still wore their Christmas garb of bright holly and ivy, and in the spacious panelled hall hung the mistletoe bough. A picture, indeed! bright with the colored frocks of the ladies, and rich with the warm glow of shaded lights. A picture that reminds us of the tales told of our great grandmothers, who stepped in stately minuet, or jolly [Sir Roger de Coverley. The first prize in the progressive 500 was won by Mrs. Mess. Three other ladies tied for this prize, but Mrs. Mess won ' the cut. Mr. D. R. Ker carried off; the gentleman's prize, and "booby"; prizes were awarded to Mrs. G. L. Courtney and Mr. G. Wilson, respectively. Some of the other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wilson, Miss Todd, Mr. B. Todd, Miss Wigley, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Raymur, Mr. and Mrs. R. Brett, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. R. Worlock, Mr. Bethune, Mrs. Piggot, Mr. and Mrs. Blackwood, Mr., Miss, Mr. and Mrs. Langton and Mr. and Mrs. D. "R. Ker. • • • VMrS. Frank Hannington, of Cadboro Gardens, gave a delightful little dance in the, early part of the week for' the younger members of the family. Many young people were invited and, dancing and games were enjoyed till long after midnight. Among those present . were. Miss Tiltpn, Mr. and Miss Todd, Miss A. Bell, Miss Wigley, Mr. D. Hannington, Miss E. Hannington, Miss Eberts, Mr. H. Gillespie, Mr. For- for dat an now I tells to you dat you are a dam fools and no good mister T. J. jones and companee. I send to yo back at, wunce you bicykel to- morro for shure bekawse you are such a dam foolishness people, yours respeekfullee, J. B. ST. DENNIS. P. S. Since I rite dis letter I find de saddel in de box. excuse to me. WHAT IS WORN. '■'■■■ (Notes by Phymar.)' Silks and velvets are the vogue in Paris and London at the present day. Everywhere one hears the rustle, and sees the shimmer of the silk dress or suit. They are made in many different styles and colors, and lend themselves to ruchings, gathers, tucks or plaits1; the last, by the way, is the latest style of making up. Everything is to be plaited. Tailor-made t.affetas are plaited from neck to hem. Silk dresses are worn mostly in the summer time here, because the winter months are wet and cold, but in Paris and London they are the order of the day, and are very smart when worn with rich furs. J0£ course the silks intended for autumn and winter wear are of much heavier texture, than the light summer silks. Evening dresses are mostly made of silk, satin or velvet at the present time. Rich old brocades are very fashionable, also plain colored silks, and those striped, with an occasional rosebud running through. The reign of chiffon, net and sequins is over, except when used for trimmings, to be strictly up-to-date, one must rummage the chests in the garrets, and don the old brocades, velvets, and laces that our great grandmothers used to wear. Pompadour silk is not expensive and is very pretty for evening gowns; it, can he shirred or tucked so easily. Taffetaf moussei- line is another great favorite for evening wear; this is a delightfully soft shimmering silk, and looks particularly well made up in white, over white stuff taffeta, with bertha of "Irish lace. The sleeves should be large and SIGNS OF LONG. LIFE. The woman who desires long life must have eyes round, and wide, rather than long and narrow, and, if they are brown or hazel life will be longer tjhan if they be black or •violet. The brow must be. ample and slope back slightly from an absolute perpendicular. The head must be wide behind and over the ears. The brow must .'be wide and full and well set and the chin square and firm. The nose must be wide and full through its whole length and have open, easy, dilating nostrils. This indicates a good heart and good lungs. If the orifice of the ear is low, indicating a deeply seated brain, there is a better chance of long life. The woman who appears taller in proportion when sitting down than when standing has a good chance to live long. If the body is long in proportion to the limbs, the heart,, lungs and digestive organs are large. —Chicago News. HOW SHE KEEPS YOUNG. Philadelphia Bulletin. She eats three warm meals at regular hours. She sleeps eight hours, and as often as possible two of them before midnight. She takes fifteen quiet minutes in a darkened room after luncheon. She begins each day with a cold bath, followed hy a glass of cold or hot water. ■ She is careful to spend at least a half hour every day in the open air. Thomas Nolan. The table was laid out as a miniature deer-park. ■*■ *-*■ Deposit notes of the face value of nearly 1,000 pounds were found in the house at Marske tenanted by an octogenarian named Annie Duncalfe, who died after being removed as a pauper to the North Riding Asylum at York. • • • Possessing but ten pounds and no knowledge of the game of trente et quarante, a young lady of London who arrived at Monte Carlo recently threw her stakes in haphazard, say the World, and in a short time "had won nearly 800 pounds. • . » Dr. Doyen, who claims to have isolated the microbe of cancer, is to be invited to describe his work to the , French Society of urgeons who will afterwards appoint a new committee to examine the patients who have undergone his serum treatment. • • •. After an amendment that the contribution of Westminster should be a fourth and not a seventh had been defeated, the London. County Council agreed to the proposal to widen Piccadilly between St. James's street and Duke street at an estimated cost of 72,500 pounds. ...» • • While rehearsing "The Fall of Port Arthur" at the Coliseum, London, some scaling hoards gave way, precipitating several scene shifters on to the stage. Two were detained at Charing Cross Hospital, one suffering from a fractured leg and the other from concussion of the brain. Through swallowing her artificial syth, Mr. E. Scholefield, Miss G. caught up at the shoulder with the same lace, falling down to the elbow. The skirt nlaited all the way around and a wide folded satin waistband pointed in the front and back and finished with two' rows of velvet buttons iii front. Rhinestone buttons arc Campbell, Mr. Roger Monteith, Mr. Richardson and Mr. B. Bell. * * * Mrs. H. P. Bell, of 25 Franklin street, gave a small dance on Thursday evening at her residence. Mostly young people were invited. Among those present were: Miss Hannington, Mr. Hannington, Mr. Richardson, Miss Newcombe, Mr. Fort, the Messrs. Gillespie, Miss T. Monteith, Mr. J. Cambie, Mr. R. Monteith, Mr. Forsyth, Miss K. Devereux, Miss D. Green, Miss E. Tilton, Mr. Carl Lowenberg and Mr. E. 0. S. Scholefield. • * * Mr. and Miss Leverson have returned home after spending Christmas and New Year at Spokane, with friends. • • • Miss Brignall, of Vancouver, is spending a few weeks in. Victoria, and is the guest of Mfjij;-'' Geo. L. Courtney, - •- ■-..=**'*■'" + * * Miss Newcombe entertained a small number of friends at a card party on Monday evening. • • • Mrs. and Miss Heisterman, Mrs. Brett and Mrs. Erb left Victoria on Wednesday evening to spend a few months in Southern California. • * • Mr. and Mi's. Norton Printz were the guests of Sir Henri Joli de Lotbiniere at Government House on Thursday, the 5th instant. A REMARKABLE LETTER. The following is a copy of a letter received by a Quebec firm of bicycle manufacturers, from one of their customers: Shebrebrook, P. Q. Nov. 1, '03. mister T. J. Jones and companee, Notre Dame street, Montreal, P. Q. Dear Sir:- I receev do bicykel witch I by from yon alrite but for why you dont send me no saddel, wat, is de use of de bicykel when She dont have no saddel. I am loose to me.my kus- tomer sure ting by no having de saddel and dnts not very pleasure for Mc. wat is dc matter wit you mister jones nnd companee. is not my moneys so good like anrioder mans you loos to mc my trade and i am very anger also smart for these broad girdles. One of the very latest fabrics for frocks is silk-beaver, exactly similar to.,that used'for gentlemen's hats. But no one seeing it employed only on the tall, sombre, stiff top hat could at all fathom the delightful possibilities of. the material, It is now turned out in most exquisite shades, shimmering and falling into graceful folds with every movement of the fair wearer._At first glance the fabric looks like a~ very bright chiffon velvet, .but it has a smooth gleaming surface all its own. which marks it offysSfj'sin entirely different, stuff. - Tbe J evening and carriage wraps gl'6w more and more attractive, and silks, satins, velvets and soft supple cloths are pressed into service for their construction. In this style of garment, the universal tendency is towards the loose adjustment, and in the closer fitted models, many are showing cape and peplum effects. Rich laces and fringes trim these wraps, also fur; sometimes they are lined throughout with sable. Smart velvet, "gowns in different," shades of brown, green and grey, are very attractive and becoming for winter wear. They venture little trimming, and look particularly well when worn with good furs. The silk beaver that I already spoke of makes very handsome calling gowns. One that, I saw was of a warm color of a deep dark red rose. The skirt had a box pleat front, and two quillings of the material above the hem. The bodice was a triumph of taste and skill. The front was bolero style with sable re- ve'rs and edged with ivory lace frills. The hack was niched to the shoulders, as if in unbroken continuation of a deep Swiss belt. ' The top consisted of a flat cape, stitched down, and comiii™ over thc shoulders as epaulettes, the whole finished with a narrow qiiilliriff. The neck-band and vest were of ivory lace, applique with ffiiipure, and there were very prettv InVffe new sleeves with broad cuffs of sable and frills of ivory lnce at the wrists. M Going Straight Ahead. The report has gone out that there's no other drug store in this section of the country to compare with ours. Its central location (right, in the midst of everything), its superb equipment, its excellent corps of clerks, its accommodating methods and its superiority in every line, draw the trade to it. Unless you have been here you do not know what advantages are in store for you here. We are going straight ahead in all that makes for satisfaction. """"
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