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VALLACE&CLARO .rokers and Financial Agents Real Estate, B. C. Lands Timber, Coal and Iron 620 Yates Street 'elephone 471 Victoria, B.C. The Week A Britisli Columbia Newspaper and Review. Pabllahtd at Victoria, B. 6. HALL ftf WALKER Agents Wellington Colliery Company's Coal 1232 Gov't St. Telephone 83 ol. 10. No, 22 Tenth Year THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912 Tenth Year One Dollar Per Annum *HE ELECTORAL CONTEST—A week has brought about a marked change in the political outlook, not as ;ting the assured success of the Gov- rent, but as indicating an absolutely sweep, without a single Liberal or •ilist member in the House. This is irediction made by Mr. McBride at the meeting in Vancouver on Thursday , and if it turns out to be wrong it \>e the first mistake of the kind that the astute campaigner in the West has nade. It was natural that in the early lof the campaign there should be in lank and file of the Party some ques- pgs and some complainings, but the lid series of meetings addressed by premier and the Attorney-General on lainland have sufficed to remove every pity from their paths, and to leave the satisfied that while the McBride lustration may not be perfect, it has led a record of which any govern- I might be proud, and it at any J has a practical, progressive famme to offer, which is more Jean be said for its opponents. I Socialist opposition can hard- treated seriously. This oration is losing ground both be- of the unreasonableness of lemands and the extravagance Its methods. Mr. McBride in Vancouver that at nearly meeting which he and Mr. ser had addressed, there had an. organized attempt on the of the Socialists-to prevent Ifrom speaking. The newspaper Its bear out this statement, and also prove conclusively that [rery instance the Socialist dis- ers were badly worsted in argu- and instead of scoring a point I brought increased discredit on cause. Amid a great deal that ad, there is something goocl in |alism, and all lovers of human- nust regret that it suffers as it at the hands of its promoters, reference to the Liberal op- |tion, it has contracted day by Unless some other Liberal linees, impelled by the consider- n that "discretion is the better of valour," should retire from field before March the 28th, thirteen candidates of that ty will face the ballot, just one e than The Week predicted in ssue of a month ago, and not more, if thirteen still consti- s a "baker's dozen." Not one these stands the slightest ice of being elected, and many them will lose their deposits. The on is not far to seek. It is to be found uich in the weakness of the Opposition 1 the strength of the Government. It is a little more than four years ago that Liberals were numerically as strong as Conservatives in the local Legislature, by that able debater, who is now Mr. ice MacDonald, and his irrepressible :hman, the redoubtable John Oliver of a, the Opposition had just as good a ice as the Government of putting for- d a policy of constructive statesman- which would appeal to the electors, in spite, and possibly because, of their d and vituperative denunciation, the rescence of destruction, without an ele- t of construction, they slowly but surely their hold on the House and the coun- Attempting to bolster up their position false charges, they found the charges nne boomerangs, and the first time they _aled to the electors their representa- was cut in half. At the last election 'as practically extinguished, being relented only by one "faithful Abdiel" in person of Mr. H. C. Brewster. All this could not have happened without some very good reason. So complete a reversal could not have been due to superficial causes It must have resulted from fundamental weakness, and it undoubtedly did result from the fact that the Opposition kept steadily ahead and worked upon a far- seeing, comprehensive, constructive policy, destined to aid in the development and bring about the permanent prosperity to which the natural advantages of British Columbia entitled it. This is not merely the opinion of The Week. It has been the verdict of the constituencies at two elections, and bids fair to be even more distinctly emphasized on the 28th of March. The weakness of the Liberal Opposition is in nothing more forcibly illustrated than in its ridiculous platform of sixty-four planks, adopted at the Vancouver Convention, unless it be in the attenuated synopsis which" forms the election address of the leader of the Party, Mr. Brewster, and his colleague, Mr. El- parties of the State occupied so humiliating a position that it cannot bid for the traditional rights of a Party. It only pleads for an Opposition. It is no part of the business of the Government to help to form that Opposition, and if the Liberal Party is as unable to convince the electorate of its claims as an Opposition, as of its claims to the reins of Government, its duty is obvious, viz.: to embark upon that campaign of education which lies before it and is likely to be protracted during many years of wandering in the wilderness. Mr. Helmcken and Mr. Jardine can satisfy the public and the Party that they are Conservatives in "deed" and not in "word" is by accepting the decision of their leader and endorsing his nominee. POOLEY FOR ESQUIMALT—On the last page of the current issue of The Week will be found the very admirable and concise address which Mr. R. H. Pooley, the Government candidate for Esquimalt, delivered to his constituents on Wednesday night. It is a manly and straightforward exposition of his views on the policy of the Government and a con- " HANDICAPPED " The Liberal Party Crushed beneath the weight of its Own Platform liott, in the Victoria constituency This programme was analyzed in the last issue of The Week, and nothing has occurred since to make it necessary to add anything to what was said. It is calculated to arouse neither interest nor enthusiasm. It cannot even by the most charitable be regarded as the pronunciamento of a leader It is rather the despairing gurgle of a drowning man who catches at a straw. Any attempt to bolster up the fortunes of a political party on the simulacrum of "Woman Suffrage" or "Local Option" is an ample demonstration of the desperateness of the case. The Liberal Party, even by the admission of its leader, has nothing to offer. It would have the electorate grasp at a shadow, and in doing so lose the substance. The electorate has shown itself altogether disinclined to follow the advice of the Liberal Party, and its judgment is well fortified in a reference to the general prosperity which prevails. The Party is not even able to appeal for a return to power, for if every Liberal member were elected, it could still form only one-third of the Legislature. Never has one of the great elusive explanation of his own position as a candidate. During the week Mr. Pooley has held meetings at Metchosin, Sooke. Colwood, Esquimalt and Goldstream. Everywhere he has been received with enthusiasm, and even in those sections of the constituency where it was supposed that Mr. Helmcken would be strong, the meetings have been overwhelmingly in favour of Mr. Pooley. On all grounds he deserves to be elected, and if his own conduct of the campaign, during which he has taken any amount of abuse, without retaliating in personalities, but has met his opponents in fair argument, were not doubly endorsed by Premier McBride, he would still deserve to be returned at the top of the poll. There is only one question for the electors of Esquimalt. Will they be so unwise as to split the Conservative vote and allow the historic constituency which expects so much from the McBride administration to be the only one in the Province represented by a Liberal in the new Parliament? That is the probable result of thc contest as at present outlined. It will be a suicidal policy to persist, and the only way in which EMPERANCE—There has been a little difference of opinion in the ranks of the Conservative Party on the Temperance question, as indeed there is a difference of opinion in the ranks of all parties, for temperance legislation is not and should not be made a party question. Men of all parties desire temperance and are anxious to promote it. They merely differ in opinion as to methods. There is a considerable, and possibly an increasing section in favour of Local Option, or Prohibition, or both, and they would have the question made one strictly of party politics. They have demanded that it be made a plank in the platform. The leader of the Liberal Party has acceded to this request. The leader of the Conservative Party has declined it. The issue is a clear-cut one, and involves many considerations. Mr. McBride believes that public opinion is not ready for Prohibition in any form. He is not in favour of taking the daring and unstatesmanlike course of legislating in advance of public opinion. He believes that it brings law into contempt when legislation is placed on the Statute Books without the possibility of enforcement. Meanwhile his Government is responsible for the best piece of temperance legislation extant. Under the Bowser Act really remarkable progress has been made in checking the evils of the liquor traffic. It is idle to suggest that the Government has not been thoroughly in earnest in their desire to enforce this law and to promote the cause of temperance A government anxious to favour the saloonkeeper and secure political adherents by showering favours on those engaged in the liquor trade would not have refused seventy-three new applications in the two years that have elapsed since the Act became law. Neither would it have renewed one hundred and three licenses for three months only, because the premises required to be brought up to the hotel standard. Neither would it have a record of one hundred and nine licenses cancelled, lapsed, or refused, nor of one hundred and seventy-seven prosecutions under the Act with fines collected aggregating $21,875. Least of all, would it have passed a law which abolishes every saloon in British Columbia on the 31st of December, 1913. If our temperance friends will bear these facts in mind, and will only look at the subject in a fair spirit, they will realize that the Government is doing the best kind of effective, restrictive work: that it is ruthlessly suppressing the most objectionable features of the traffic; that it is educating the public to a strict observance of the law, and paving the way for still more restrictive legislation when public opinion is ready to demand its enforcement. CANDIDATURE OF B J. PERRY —Mr. B. J. Perry, who is well known in Victoria, is before the electorate as an independent candidate. As a rule independent candidates are not much in favour, because the electors realize that they have to plow a very "lonely furrow," and unless they happen to be men of exceptional ability and eloquence, they are not likely to make much impression upon the Government of the day. The only (Continued on Page 2) THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23. 1912 I am pleased to see that the City authorities are doing something towards the repair of Dallas Road between Ross 6ay Cemetery and Clover Point. It may not be very much, but every little counts. As this is our star tourist drive, it is absolutely necessary that the road should be made passable. It is equally necessary that the section extending from Fairfield Road to Foul Bay Road ■ should be dealt with. At present it is in a really terrible condition and positively unsafe to travel over. If, as I understand, no paving is to be done this year between the points mentioned, it is absolutely necessary that a certain amount of levelling should be provided. I have seen some narrow escapes, especially when drivers are obliged to take to the car tracks, in order to avoid deep ruts. * * * * With improved weather, I have done more than my average amount of strolling this week, and must confess to a feeling of amazement at the amount of building that is going on. It is a case of business blocks, apartment houses or dwellings in every direction. I do not know which section of the city is building up the most rapidly; possibly the Fairfield Estate, which bids fair in a year or two to be entirely built up. The growth of this division is marvellous, and it is easily one of thc best laid out sections of the city. It seems to me that the Oak Bay district is beginning to look up, and a large area of beautiful, flat land, lying between Oak Bay and Foul Bay, at the back of Shoal Bay, is destined very shortly to be a populous section. I have always been in love with the Shoal Bay district, and think it will yet become one of the most popular of our centres. In this connection, I am not a little interested in watching the first residence on the east slope of Gonzales Hill. When I first came to Victoria, I spotted this location as the finest scenic locality in the district. I am more than ever convinced that I was right, and I heartily congratulate the first man to get a house there. But then which of thc Victoria suburbs is not beautiful? * * * Thc paragraph which appeared in the editorial columns of our last issue urging the establishment of a fund from which to recognize efforts of bravery on the part of the City Police, has been widely commented on, and in every instance favourably. It is one of those suggestions which appeals to human nature, which is easily carried out, and whicii only requires some person in authority to take the first step. In so simple a matter I had hoped that the suggestion of The Week would have been followed, and that the Mayor would have been that person. It is not yet too late and I am convinced that official recognition, such as was suggested, would ensure to the discipline and morale of the Police Force, and at the same time prove gratifying to the recipients. * * * A few weeks ago, I called thc attention of the Police to the speeding of "joy riders" at night, ancl urged that thc excellent system of day patrol should be extended into the •'"we, sma' hours.'' I am sorry that my suggestion was not taken in good part, because nearly every night, between midnight and 4 a.m. a considerable number of motors fly up ancl down* Vancouver Street at the* rate of forty to sixty miles an hour.. It may* be urged that they do no harm, and that at .such, a time all decent people are in bed, but the answer is. first of all, that there is a very distinct risk- to any person who may happen to be out in a motor car at such a time, and it is conceivable that even respectable people are sometimes pursuing a legi timate journey when the majority of folks are in bed. The other objection is that nearly all these delirious "joy riders" take good care to have "Ga briels" which are first cousins to sirens, ancl which are warranted to wake up every one within a radius of half a mile. I am sure my request in this regard was a very reasonable one, and one occurrence on Yates Street three nights ago more than justifies what I ask. Whilst on the subject of motor cars I would again call the attention of the Police to the fact that many of our chauffeurs are imported from Seattle, where the rules of the road and the general regulations for the control of motor traffic are entirely different from what prevails in Victoria. These new arrivals do not observe the rule of the road, and seem to resent being forced to take the proper side. They also drive much faster than.the law permits, ancl finally they are very untidy as a class ancl utterly regardless of their personal appearance. I suppose this latter point is not one of which the Police can take cognizance, but it makes a lot of difference on the streets, and the employers of these chauffeurs might do worse than give them a word of advice. * * * I want to say a word in commendation of the building firms who are erecting blocks in the city at the present time. I do not think that I have ever seen better or quicker work done, and thanks to the enforcement of building regulations, there is far less inconvenience to the general public than was the case last year and the year before. I always maintained that when footpaths and streets were encroached upon, it was because of the City authorities who made no attempt to enforce the regulations. This is now proved to be the case, and if by continually hammering away, I could only induce them to put their foot down on the iniquitous practice of piling up sand and gravel at the street corners and blocking the thoroughfares, I should feel that I had at last achieved something of importance. Cfri crto$c^rt Editorial (Continued from Page 1) thing which gives an independent member a status and some influence in the House is when he voices the wishes of a considerable section of the community, and this of course means a distinctive policy. Mr. Perry has issued an address to the electors in which in the main he expresses approval of the policy of the McBride Government, but urges the necessity for a capable and honest Opposition. But whilst admiring Mr. McBride he claims that "the Government of the Province has ceased to be government by the people. It has crystallized into an oligarchy of the most dan gerous kind, since its dictators are not the aristocracy of the brains and ability of the Party. As a matter of fact, they are mediocrities who make politics a business." Mr, Perry would break into this "oligarchy of mediocrity" for the pur pose of submitting their measures to intelligent criticism, and would especially stand against Oriental immigration and' for the payment of workmen's compensation by the Government without resort to litigation. The first plank is, an integral part of the Conservative platform, the latter of the Liberal, so that Mr. Perry amply demonstrates his indeoendence bv bor rowing from both. Mr. Perry thinks he -will be returned; The Week thinks otherwise, but all the same will be interested in following his addresses which are sure to furnish many refreshing details and not a little food for reflection. New Lighthouse Construction work, at the new Lighthouse on Langara Island, is in progress. "Many a True Word " It had been a late "session," and not a fortunate one for the Judge, who, when the chips were at last put back into the', ebony holders, was something more than forty dol lars to the bad. He suspected, too, that he might have a bad taste in his mouth next morning, so he left a note on the hall table, directing that a glass of iced Apenta water be brought to his door at eight. Prompt to the stroke of the clock came Mary's tap-tap, and to the usual query from inside came Lhe answer: "It's your repentance water, sir." Loose habits generally lead to tight places. WhyLetYour Lot Ue Idle? You have your money tied up; getting no returns. Just drop round to our office and let us submit plans for a cosy little home. We furnish the money. J. L Punderson & Co., Ltd. Rooms 5 & 6 Brown Block If you have Property to Sell or property to buy give us the details. We'll do the rest BRUBAKER & MEHAREY Real Estate and Insurance Merchants Bank Building Victoria, B. C. The Forthcoming Elections Are holding the interests of British Columbians. The date fixed, March 28th, will decide the issue. Among the multitude of candidates offered for suffrage there is ONE endorsed by all parties—and that is G. H. Mumm & Co.'s Extra Dry Champagne —the truest and best friend for all occasions— anywhere in the civilized world today, there is no high class banquet or other prominent function complete without Mumm's Champagne. Call for "Mumm's" at any first-class bar, hotel or cafe. Order a case from your dealer. Accept no substitute. PITHER & LEISER Victoria Wholesale Agents for B. C. 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Price. .$1.50 In a good plain pique 65c LADIES' SILK STRING TIES in all the fashionable shades 35c SILK STRING TIES, in stripe designs, colors white and blue, white and black, or white and green. Price 25c SILK STRING TIES, in black and white plaid designs 25c Ladies* Hose for Spring Wear LISLE THREAD HOSE, with deep garter tops and spliced soles. Black, tan, pink or sky. Sizes _l/2 to 10. Per pair 25c GAUZE LISLE HOSE, deep garter tops and spliced soles. Black, white or tan. Per pair, 35c; 3 pairs for $1.00 GAUZE LISLE HOSE, of extra fine quality, in all shades. Plain or embroidered fronts. Sizes Wyi to 10, and out sizes. Per pair...50c SILK LISLE HOSE, black only. Wide garter tops and spliced soles. Special value, pair, 75c SILK LISLE HOSE, black only, sizes 8^ to 10. Per pair, $1.00; boxes of 3 pairs. .$2.50 Gordons, Ltd., are sole agents for Standard Patterns showing the best styles and cut in the best way. Pattern book free. Come for it. Yates Street Victoria Dressmaking Miss Clark, late of the Hudson's Bay Co., Winnipeg, manages this department. Nothing but perfection leaves her hands. Phone 1391 and make an appointment. Dorothy Dodd Shoes are the best ladies' shoes made anywhere. Prices start at $5.00 and lasting satisfaction goes with every pair. Telephone 1391 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS Water Rights Branch lthe matter of the Board of Investiga- Icreated by Part III. of the "Water for the determination of the water existing on the 12th day of March, and in the matter of the following in the Victoria Water District:— Ibutus Creek. Iichenachie Creek. IreriU's Creek. |>ple River. I-I.at-Zee River. Ikitree Creek. lard Lake, Iipach River, Ihulm Creek. Btitz Lake. Ice Lake. Ian Lake, pms Creek. Creek. Iiarko River. |aklin Lake. Vay-Kel-Lesse River, J Creek, ler Creek. Jtys Creek. |r Creek. Lake. Iver Creek. Igal Spring. lFour Creek. Ion Creek, [sails Creek. Ilton Lake. Jtania Creek. Iher Creek. In River. If Lake, lanza Lake. Jden Creek, llder Creek. Idley Creek. Iwns River. Ick Creek. Itlcs Lake. It Lake. River. Ird Creek, baboo Creek. ■In Coola River. Ick water River. |;kingham Lake. Creek. e Bells Creek, lir Creek. Ih Creek. Icutta Creek. Jnpbell River. Inpbcll Lake. Tnpbcll Lake, Upper. Icade Creek, liar Creek. Imainus River. Indening Spring. Id Creek. Iquitz River. Itter Creek. lewson Creek. , lorn sack Creek, laclquoit Lake. Inoe Creek, loft Creek. Ial Creek. Imox Lake. I in ox River. luikshank River, lanberry Lake, leewhat River. Iieewhat Lake. Iiwichan Lake. Iiwichan River. Ittonwood Creek. ■irry Creek. Jilco Lake. Iiilco River. Iiantslcr Lake. lusko River. luck Walla River. Irmanah Creek, larles Creek. Iche Creek, lewson Creek. lats-Cah River. lurtenay River, llhi Creek. Jilley River. nos River. I'er River, ladhorse Creek, lum Lake. Iivie River. Imaniel River. Ian River. Lck Lake. Iliot Creek. Ikheimick Creek. Ik River. Ik Lake. in Creek. Igle Lake. jelyn Creek. Creek. Hers Lake. Joodwood Creek. lurth Lake. Birds Lake, Irds Creek. Jelds Creek, irsyth Lake. Irners Creek, lodhope Creek, lizzly Creek. lacier Creek. lorgic Lake. Icen River. lierson Creek. Iirdon River. Iddstrcam Creek, Iddstrcam Lakes, lenora Creek, lorge Creek, lomalko River. Homalko River, East Branch. Homalko River, West Branch. Heyden Lake. Huston Lake. Halls Creek. Home Lake. Harris River. Haslam Creek. Hydamus Creek. House Creek. Holharko River. . Hargrave Lake. Hagans Spring. Hewitt Creek. Halmer Creek. Hyrg Lake. Imperial Spring. Ironclad Creek. Ida Lake. Indim Lake. Indian River. Jubilee Creek. Johns Creek. Jordan River. Keating Creek. Koksilah River. Klite River. Keogh Lake. Kakweiken River. Kingcome River. Kulee Creek. Kilippi Creek. Kla-anch River. Kokish River. Kains Lake. Kathleen Lake. Karmutsen Lake. Keagh River. Kla-Kla Kama Lake. Kelvin Creek. Kildalla River. Krantz Creek. Koeye Lake. Kahylskt River. Keeh-Klack Lake. Kwatna River. KIc-na-Klene River. Langley Spring. Lillie Creek. Link River. Loakim Creek. Lucky Creek. Lapan Lake. Loquaist River. Lake of the Mountains. Long Lake. Lorimer Creek. Lost Creek. Leech River. Leech River, North Fork. Loon Lake. Lorna Lake. Langford Lake. Laurel Creek. Le Blanc Lake. Lone Creek. Marble Creek. Mabel Creek. Manley Creek. Matheson Creek. Matheson Lake. Mathewsons Springs, Matson Creek Metchosin River. Millard Creek. Mill Stream. Mineral Creek. McLellans Creek. Middle Lake. Moh Creek. Mink River. Mosquito Lake. Marvel Creek. Meadow Creek. Meads Creek. McKay Lake. McKay Creek. Muir Creek. Moriarty Lake. Martins Gulch. Mountain Lake, Maxwell Lake. Mitchells Lake. Marion Creek. Middle Lake. Mohun Lake. Mauser Creek. Machmell River. Myra Creek. Nanaimo River. Nanaimo River, South Fork. Nanaimo Lake. Nescanlith Lake. Nugget Creek. New Memis Creek. Nutarvas River. Neechantz River. Neechantz River, West Fork. Nimpkish Lake. Nahwittie River. Nitnat River. Nitnat Lake. Nine-mile Creek. Nixon Creek. Noeich River. Nacoontloon Lake. Noosatsum River. Nimpoh Lake. Noch River. Nile Creek. Noonias River. O-we-Kano Lake. Oyster River. One-mile Creek. Prices Spring. Prospect Lake. Puntledge River. Phillips River. Phillips Lake. Poison Creek. Putchay River. Pike Lake. Puntzc Lake. Peterson Lake. Placer Creek. Paxton Lake. Price Creek. Quamichan Lake. Q uamichan Creek. Quatom River. Quartsc River. Qualicum River. Quinsam River. Quatlena River. Richards Creek. Rock Creek. Robertson River. Rocky Run Creek. Rosevall Creek. Sand Hill Creek. Skinner Creek. Skomahl Creek. Somenos Creek. Somenos Lake. Sooke River. Sooke Lake. Stocking Lake. Swamp Creek. Saltery Stream. Salmon River. Southgate River. Second Lake. Sim Creek. Siiannon Lake. Seymour River. Smoke-house Creek. Silver Creek. Stony Creek. Sowick Creek. Sunday Creek. Skeemahaut River. Suquash River. Sliusharte River. Sombrio River. Shaws Creek. Sulton Creek. Surprise Creek. Schoen Lake. San Juan River. Shawnigan Lake. Swan Lake. Stowell Lake. Sumquolt Creek. Spruce Creek. Sigulta Lake. Skomalk River. Snootsplee River. Saltoomt River. Summit Lake. Sumqua River. Stella Creek. Stella Lake. Stafford River. Swollup Creek. Sigutlat Lake. Snookyly Creek. Shotbolt Creek. Shepherd Creek. Taggarts Creek. Todd Creek. Tripp Creek. Tahumming Creek. Twist Lake. Tatlayoco Lake. Tom Browne Lake. Topaz Lake. Tzee River. Three Lakes. Tsulton River. Tsi-itka River. 'Tsulquate River. Tsablc River. Tsolum River. Trout Lake. Twin Creek. Tusulko River. Tzacha Lake. Takia Lake. Takia River. Taantsnee River. Tzatleanootz River. Talchako River. Tsodakirko River. Toba River. Toba River, Little. Takush River. Talcomen River. Tastsquan River. Ulgako River. Upper Powell River. Upper Powell River, East Fork. Upset Creek. Vernon Creek. Vernon Lake. Valley Creek. Wheelbarrow Creek. Whisky Creek. White-house Creek. Whannock River. Washwash River. Wardroper Creek. Waterloo Creek. West Lake. Weston Lake. Wolf Creek. Wright Creek. Walt Creek. Waamtx River. Wakeman River. Wusash River. Young Lake. Stream situated close to wagon-road crossing the Lena Mount Sicker Railway. Some springs rising at or near the foot of Sugar Loaf Mountain in Sec. 2, R. 9, Chemainus. Spring on Sec. 5, R. 10, Chemainus. Springs rising on Sec. 3. R> 9. Chemainus. Creek rising mountains west of Mosquito Harbour, Mears Island. Stream running through M. J. Smith's property, Comaiken District. Spring on part of Section 3, R. 3, Comaiken District. Spring on Maple Bay Road. A spring on Sec. 7, R. 4, Comaiken District. Creek near Sec. 3, Tp. 9, Comox District. Small spring on W. Weeks land, Cowichan District. Creek running northerly through Scc. 7, R. 2, Cowichan District. Spring on Sec. 18, R. 3, Cowichan District. Stream rising in Scc. 5, R. 7, Cowichan District. Two streams from springs on Sec. 4, R. 8, Quamichan District. Stream running into Esquimalt Lagoon across Sec. 15, L. 54, Esquimalt District. Stream rising on Sec. 35, Esquimalt District. Unnamed creek rising in Sec. 33, Esquimalt District. Small stream near south section line Sec. 31, R. 6, East Lake District. Stream rising on Sees. 31 and 32, Lake District. Spring unnamed on Sec. 55, Lake District. Small stream rising in Sec. 31, R. 6, E. Lake District. Unnamed creek flowing through Lot 47, Malahat District. Two springs situated near Bald Mountain, part of Tp. 1, Malahat District. Creek flowing through W. \V% Sec. 20, R. 2, Quamichan District. Spring rising in Upper Swamp on W. Yi Sees. 17 and 18, R. 5, Quamichan District. Springs rising on Sec. 17, R. 5, and Sec. 17, R. 5, Quamichan District. Spring about the middle of Sec. 14, R. 6, Quamichan District. Small stream flowing through Sec. i, R. 8, Quamichan District. Two unnamed creeks flowing through Sec. 77, Renfrew District. Small lake, east of Jordan Meadows. Unnamed stream which empties into Port McNeill, near N.W. J4 Sec. 14, Tp. 2. Rupert District. Stream rising from a spring on Sec. 12, R. 4, South Saanich District. Small stream rising in Sec. 4, R. 2 and 3, West South Saanich, District. Lake on S. E. slope of Mount Wood (Malahat). The "Ram" and other springs on Sec. 5, R. 3, East Salt Spring Island. Stream from Springs Vi, mile from salt water flowing into Satellite ChanneJ. Unnamed stream which flows through Sec. 6, R. 9, Shawnigan District. Creek flowing through Sec. 9, R. 10, Shawnigan District. Underground stream in Sec. 3, R. 3, Somenos. Swamp on Sec. 4, R. 3, Somenos. Stream flowing through Sec. 7, R. 4, Somenos District. Stream running through part of Sec. 44, Victoria District. Springs situate on part of Sec. 44, Victoria District. A stream running from Sec. 44, Victoria District. Stream, springs, and watercourses running through part of Sec. 44, into Cadboro Bay. Springs on the waterfront portion of Sec. 84, Victoria Distiict. Unnamed stream running through Lots 622, 623, 624, R. 1, Coast District. Unnamed stream at head of McLaughlin Bay, Rivers Inlet. Unnamed creek flowing into Fly Basin, through Lot 30, R. 2, Coast District. Creek flowing through Lot 60, R. 2, Coast District. A chain of small lakes on Walram Island, Rivers Inlet. Stream one to two miles north from Wad- hams P.O., Rivers Inlet. Unnamed creek at head of Shotbolt Bay, Rivers Inlet. Stream running through Lot 107, R. 3» Coast District. Unnamed mountain stream running through Sec. 12, Tp. 2, R. 3, Coast District. Stream running eat to west on Lot 101, Rivers Inlet. Stream rising in the divide between Mount Sicker and Mount Prevost and flowing in an easterly direction. Stream at head of Quathiaski Cove, and all unnamed springs, streams, creeks, ponds, gulches, and lakes tributary to or in the vicinity of the above-named streams. Take notice that each and every person, partnership, company, or municipality who, on the said 12th day of March, 1909, had water rights on any of thc above-mentioned creeks, is directed to forward on or before the 27th day of April, 1912, to thc Comptroller of Water Rights at thc Parliament Buildings, at Victoria, a memorandum of claim in writing as required by section 28 of the said Act as amended. Printed forms for such memorandum (Form No. 19) can be obtained from any of the Water Recorders in the Province; The said Board of Investigation will then proceed to tabulate such claims. After the claims havc been tabulated by the Board, notice will be given of the places and days on which evidence and argument will be heard at local points. Dated at Victoria this Gth day of March, 1912. By order of the Board of Investigation. J. F. ARMSTRONG, Acting Comptroller of Water Rights, mch. 23 apl 20 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS Water Rights Branch In thc matter of the Board of Investigation created by Part HI. of thc "Water Act" for the determination of water rights existing on the 12th day of March, 1909, and in the matter of the following creeks in the Alberni Water District:— Alma Spring. Anderson Lake, Ash River. Ash Lake. Bartlett Creek. I'ergli Creek. Beaver Creek. Bulson Creek, Bear River. Buttles Lake. Burman River. Buck Creek. llainliritlge Lake. _ Boulder Creek. Browning Creek. Bam field Creek. Canon Creek. China Creek. Cinnabar Creek. Cameron Lake. Cameron River. Coleman Creek. Clayoquot River. Cleagh River. Cache Creek. Cous Creek. Couer d'Alene Creek. Cinnamon Creek. Dublin Gulch. Dickson Lake. Deer Creek. Doners Lake. Deep Lake. Delia Falls. Elsie Creek. Englishmans River. Elk River. Elk River, North Fork. Effingham Creek. False Creek. Fosseli Creek. French Creek. Franklin Creek. Four-mile Creek. Granite Creek. Granite Falls. Gold River. Grappler Creek. Goose Creek. Grace River. Green Lake. Great Central Lake. Ham-i-lah Lake. Hardy Creek. Hobart Lake. Handy Creek. lngersoll Creek. Jew Creek. Johnson River. Kitsucksis Creek. Kennedy Lake. Keith River. Keith River, North Fork. Kewquodie Creek. Ka-oo-winch Creek. Lizard Lake. Lost Shoe Creek. Long Lake. Lake Sugsar. Lucky Creek. Little Qualicum River. Moyahat River. Megin Lake. Muchalat Lake. Mahatta River. Macjack River. Museum Creek. Mosquito Creek. McFarlands Creek. Mineral Creek. Maggie Lake. Marble Creek. Muriel Creek. Mortimer Creek. Mill Creek. McQuillan Creek. Nahmint Lake. Nahmint River. Narrow Gut Creek. Pool Creek. Porphery Creek. Penny Creek. Roger Creek. Rebbeck Creek. Stamps River. Shakespeare Creek. Somas River. Spring Creek. Sproat Lake. San Joseph Creek. St. Andrews Creek. Sage Creek. Sand River. Sutchic River. Sarita Lake. Sarita River. Sarita River, South Fork. Tertian Creek. Taylor Creek. Tsusiat Lake. Toquart River. Tranquille Creek. Trout River. Tahsis River. View Lake. Williams Lake. Yellowstone Creek. Spring on Sharp Point. Pond situate about 600 feet from Grappler Creek. Small stream emptying into bay about half a mile west of Village Point, Kyuquot Sound. ' Creek running through Lot 5, Rupert District. Small creek running through liloek 3 of Lot 100, Alberni. Unnamed creek running through Lot 148, Alberni. Creek which enters Lot 27, approximately 1,700 feet west of northeast comer. And all unnamed springs, streams, creeks, ponds, gulches, and lakes tributary to or in thc vicinity of thc above-named streams. Take notice tbat each and every person, partnership, company, or municipality who, on the said 12th day of March, 1909, had water rights on any of the above-mentioned creeks, js directed to forward, on or before thc 4th day of May, 1912, to thc Comptroller of Water Rights at the Parliament Buildings at Victoria a memorandum of claim in writing, as required by section 28 of thc said Act as amended. Printed forms for sueh memorandum (Korm No. 19) can be obtained from any of tbe Water Recorders in thc Province. The said Hoard of Investigation will then proceed to tabulate such claims. After lhe claims have been tabulated hy the Hoard, notice will be given of the places and days on which evidence and argument will be heard at local points. Dated at Victoria, this 12th day of March, 1912, By order of the Board of Investigation. J. F. ARMSTRONG, Acting Comptroller of Water Rights, mch. 23 apl 20 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912 The Week A Provincial Newsf-\per and Review published every Saturday by "The Week" Publishing Company, Limited Published at 1208 Government St., Victoria, B. C, Canada WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, Editor The Sikhs By Ralph E. Smith It is safe to say that nothing in recent years has aroused such intense bitterness of feeling among all races ancl classes in India as the treatment meted out to Indians in Soutii Africa, especially in the Transvaal. The treatment of Indians in British Columbia, mild in comparison though it has been, and the closing against them of the doors of Australasia, have contributed to the deepening of this feeling and have strengthened the hands of the opponents of British rule in India and aroused a prejudice against all colonials, whether missionary or civilian. The questions are naturally being asked, What after all does British citizenship mean? Would we be treated so if we were an independent country? There is much that may be said from the standpoint of those who would exclude Asiatics entirely. They differ entirely in race, colour and religion from Canadians, and they cannot be asimilated and Canadianised; will tlieir admission therefore not mean the creation of a race and colour problem in Canada? They have not been deemed proper subjects for the franchise in their own country; shall we extend the franchise to them here, or crate a large body of unfranchised persons? India is teeming with its countless millions of people; if we throw down our gates shall we not be flooded with hordes who know not our laws, our ideals, our religion and the principles that underlie our civilisation? Their standard of living is much lower than ours; will not the labour market be ruined and the industrial equilibrium of the country be disturbed? These and other questions will be asked. But how can we, in justice, insist on the open door in Asia and claim thc right to travel or trade or study or settle in those countries and deny a similar right in return?. The Canadian in India is often met with the question, "how is it that you come freely into our country and claim the right to freedom of action here and yet mob Indians in your country or shut them out altogether?" Is the world to remain forever shut off into water-tight compartments and the different nations and races never to learn to live together? The increased facilities for intercommunication and international travel make an emphatic negative the inevitable answer to such questions. Every day the world is becoming smaller. Forty-five years ago it took a letter six months to reach India. Today it takes but half so many weeks. Forty years ago Jules Verne startled thc world with his book, entitled "Around the World in Eighty Days." The trip may be done in half that time today. And ci'ery knot added to the speed of the ocean liners, every hour cut from the railway timetables, every new line of cable and telegraph, the coming of wireless telegraphy and thc flying machine, are all drawing the world together and' making all nations close neighbours. How can our doors remain barred to Asia? The problem is one of sufficient perplexity, and it will not bc helped to ..a solution by an appeal to prejudice • on the one hand or to sentiment on .the other, or to the selfish interests of any section of the community. What is required is constructive statesmanship of first-rate ability, wider horizon and a deeper sense of Imperial responsibility. Thc issues are not local; they are imperial. And Canada should meet India in a frank discussion of both sides of the ques- , tion. The question will not die a natural death. It is here to stay, and the sooner it is ably and squarely faced the easier will it be to find a permanent solution. The treatment of Asiatics by the West today is not so very different after all to the treatment of Westerners by Asia in the days when Westerners first began to demand entrance into Asiatic countries. The treatment then was very largely due to prejudice. More knowledge of the incomer very largely removed that prejudice. More knowledge of the Sikhs, therefore, ought to serve some part in the solution of the present difficulty. And anyone desiring to become better acquainted with them will find interesting reading in McAuliffe's great work, recently published, on the history of the Sikhs, which has put other books on the subject much out of date.—Ralph E. Smith, in The Canadian Magazine. Vancouver Horse Show The Vancouver Horse Show, to be held in Vancouver April 22-27 inclusive, will eclipse every previous exhibition of the kind on the Pacific Coast. The opening will be a very brilliant affair. The chief officiating figure will be the Lieutenant-Governor, Hon. T. W. Paterson, and there will be present also Premier McBride, Hon. W. J. Bowser, Attorney-General; Hon. Price Ellison, Minister of Finance and Agriculture, and most of the other ministers. The wives of these honourable gentlemen will be the guests of the Association also during the Show. This year's exhibition, the fifth to be given by the Vancouver Horse Show Association, is attracting a great deal of attention, not only because of past excellence and accomplishments, but also because of the handsome trophies which will be hung up for competition this year. There will be championship trophies in every class, in addition to thc usual prizes, but the great feature for exhibitors will be the cup offered by the Duk: of Connaught, Governor-General of Canada. This is the first time that a Governor-General has donated a cup to a Horse Show in Canada, and British Columbia's big event should flatter itself that it has attained such fame in the east that such an offer should have been made unsolicited. A cup will be offered by the Duke of Connaught to the Vancouver Horse Show Association each year he is in office. This trophy has aroused much enthusiasm, and as it will be coveted by horsemen there will be keen competition for it. The prize list contains full entry for all classes and some fine displays of horses will he seen. The judges will be Dr. Webster, Ottawa; Dr. Sinclair, Simcoe, Ont.; Dr. Grenside, of the Ontario Agricultural College staff, Guelph; and Mr. Robert Graham, Renfrew, Ont., men with reputations as impartial horsemen and who are much sought after to act as judges at horse shows in the large eastern cities of Canada and the United States. Overseas Club The regular monthly meeting of the Overseas Club was h .Id last evening in the Foresters' hall, Rev. Dr. Gray presiding in the absence of the President, Mr. W. Blakemore. After the reading of the minutes Dr. Gray gave a short address on the First Lord of the Admiralty's naval policy, and the possibilities for and against international peace. Songs were contributed by a number of the members, including Mrs. McLaren, who gave "Thoughts Have Wings," and also acted as accompanist, Mr. Thomas, who sang "Thora," while Mr. Horton sang "Two Eyes of Grey." Rev. Dr. Gray gave a much appreciated recitation, and at the close of the evening received an enthusiastic vote of thanks for taking the chair. The next meeting of thc club, on April 16, promises to be of special interest, as the evening is to be divided between a ventriloquial entertainment and a magic lantern lecture, the latter being given by Dr. Gray, the views including scenes from the Old Country, Greece, Egypt and other countries. —(Colonist). To The Honorable Richard McBride on the Eve of his Election, the Commencement of his Third Term as Premier of the Proviuce of British Columbia Child of the Western Land, Born in the Royal Town, Hard by the timbered strand Of Fraser, racing down, How came those gifts of thine? Imagination great, With eloquence to shine, Thy power to plan, create? In childhood's tender years, A lad at work or play, 'Midst boyhood's hopes and fears Couldst see the far-off day, When, by the people's choice, Their leader thou shouldst stand, A MAN by manhood's voice, To rule our own dear land? Didst see the valleys peopled By a stalwart farming breed? Didst scan the cities steepled, Didst watch the iron steed? Didst hear the sledges ringing As the drillers pierce the rock; Didst hear the buzz-saws singing, Where the lumber freighters dock? Where the eagles soared secluded, Where forests dimmed the light, And foolish man, deluded, Had given up the fight. But now, oh youthful dreamer, Thou4 modern Joseph, now, Imaginative schemer, We term thee, yea, and bow Our heads in just obeisance, To one who more than all Has proved his true allegiance, Has heard bis country's call; To open up her treasures, To reach her hoarded wealth, Fish, ore, or coal in measures, Fruit, lumber, farms in tilth. Great is the debt we owe thee, Vast is thy labour done, Still Fair Columbia's glory Shines on her honoured son 1 —Walter Howard. THE SEALING FLEET Hard by thc Point the silent schooners lie, Disturbed by nought save the recurring tide, TJncared, unseen, but by some casual eye, There listless, 'lorn, and woe-begone they ride. Had they but speech, what yarns these hulls would spin, How with what joy a berth in them was sought, Tout, trim without, and plenished well within, They were the story and glory of the Port. Fow in the misty morn, when, from his gate, The radiant sun emerged his coarse to ride, 'Midst parting cheers they ventured down the strait To cross the narrow seas and dare the wide. How sweet to feel the balmy Chinook blow, And flee before his ardent amourous zest To where the realms of everlasting snow Quench his hot blood, and North-east dares the West. Past many an isle and many a woody cape, And many a fjord, enmeshed 'twixt mountain grim; By many a hazard, many a hairbreadth scope, They made their Northing, tho' the Sun was dim, And sea mists veiled Polaris every night, Yet naught could daunt the temper of tlieir crew, Forever holding next day would be bright, Sanguine, courageous, tho' in numbers few. And so they Northward worked their devious way,' The Otto, Doris, Mascot, Ocean Belle, Diana, Viva, Etta, Lillah May, (And many another left the Port as well) And made at length those chillv Polar Seas, Where swam or basked upon'the rocks their prey, Poor unsuspecting beasts, they took their ease, Or, urged by Eros, fought the live-long day. In silence deep the drifting schooners glide, The crew all armed with bludgeons do prepare, Gently the boats are lowered o'er the side, And softly pulled to yonder ice gloe, where The seals most plenteous lie—Oh I draw the veil, Before the bloody scene which now ensues. What profits it to tell the gory tale? Man's need is man's brutality's excuse. Thus pass the days, thc season soon is o'er, And homeward turns the heavy storm-tossed fleet, Astern the groaning ice, ahead that shore, Where shines the sun, where firs majestic beat Their vasseled cones in welcome. And each man His share of those rich skins which store the hold Doth computate, and in his dreams doth plan, How he wil] spend his share when they be sold. So they retain, past many a ness and voe, 'Til in the South th' Olympic Mountains rear High o'er the clouds, their peaks, bedecked with snow; Perils and troubles o'er and Home is near. Now at the Point behold a merry throng, Imagine now the questions, shouts galore, And many a jest is told, and many a song Roared with deep chorus ere the evening's o'er. Still by the Point the rotting schooners lie, Cradled and loved by their ola friend the tide, Relics of bygone days they slowly die; Who thinks that they were once the joy and pride, The hope, the stake, of many an honest soul? That many a prayer was said when they set sail? Write "Ichabod" upon them 'tis the goal, Of sailing ships, and wilh a torch write "Vale." —Walter Howard FOUND ONE "Persistence will "win any sort of a career —even matrimonial," is the conviction of Wilton Lackaye, and he illustrates it with the following story: "She preferred the upper berth in the Pullman and so he took the lower. After the curtains had been drawn and all was quiet in the car those near thc couple heard the woman lean over and whisper to her husband; " 'Peter, dear, I have at last found what I have looked for so many years.' "'What's that?' inquired the bridegroom. " 'A man under my bed.'" I.over (humbly)—She is a fool to want me. Friend—Why, old man, you're perfect mates. OVERHEAD AT THE GROCERY Obliging Clerk—"Well, little girl, what can I do for you today?" Little Girl—"I'd like a quart of molakek. I can't say molakek, so I have to say molakek." Gossip From The Stalls The Empress Theatre The Waterbury Bros. & Tenny comprise the big act at the local vaudeville house this week, the latter member playing the black-face comedian to perfection, and the two former showing themselves to be musicians of a high order. Their performance on the musical glasses in itself is one of the prettiest and cleverest turns that has been heard in Victoria for some time. Josie Flynn, comedienne, has been giving an amusing interlude which keeps the audience in good humour. Lupita Perea is a dainty trapezist, and Anita Bartling puts up a skilful juggling act. The Fol De Roal girls four in number, have been scoring a success, their last item being specially entertaining. The Crystal Theatre The writer of this paragraph made two attempts to enter the Crystal Theatre on Wednesday (Amateur) night, but the waiting crowd on each occasion offered little prospect of a vacant seat and he had to turn away disconsolate. There is little doubt that the regular institution of an amateur performance every week has proved one of the most popular forms of amusement in the city, and when it comes in addition to a steady exhibition of first-class pictures it is no wonder that even the large Broad Street house finds itself cramped for room. The Majestic Theatre At the close of last week a most dramatic picture was unreeled at the Majestic in the shape of "For Love of His Son," which showed a physician "doctoring" the people soft drink in order to build up a fortune for his only son. The latter, by means of this same soft drink, becomes a cocaine fiend and thus brings retribution on the head of his erring father. A fine line of pictures has been running to date, including some excellent "World's Events" by the Warwick Company. Romano's Theatre It is no wonder that the Moving- picture habit has become so firmly established in Victoria when we have three splendid houses in town, of which Romano's is one. Apart from the excellence of films shown in the Government Street house, there is an allurement in Romano's whicii never fails to bring the weary pedestrian within its portals, for the seats in Romano's are spacious and soft, and the music is first-class. This week there has been an Ai set of films in view. Eccentric Comedy After a complete season's run at Weber's Theatre, New York, the English version of the German- French farce with music, "Alma, Where Do You Live?" will be presented by Joe Weber at the Victoria Theatre Tuesday, March 26. The German version, "Alma, Wo Wohnst Du," was done the previous season at the German Theatre of Adolph Phillip in New York City, and although in a language not generally understood by the theatrical public of New York, made a distinct impression because of the wonderful French music of Jean Briquet. In both the Phillip and Weber versions the music has remained unchanged. The fourteen original numbers of the clever Frenchman are just as he composed them, the words, of course, having been done into suitable English or German. The raciness of the original French farce has not been disturbed in the Weber version, although it has been rendered comparatively objectionable. The great stimulating tonic of a French farce has always depended much on the humorous situations. It is the study of the French comedy method which has made the American producer demand more and more from the librettist, that he pay greater attention to the development of situation. The critics have recognized that in the English "Alma" there is one of the cleverest presentations of the real French farce that has yet been placed on the American stage. It was the appreciation of the fact that he had a valuable dramatic property which made Mr. Wi most careful how it was done English. George V. Hobart, the prolific erican comedy writer, was enga by Mr. Weber to make the Enj version. The success he made was phenomenal. He went bacl the original Ft ench story and little attention to the German as intermediate helpmate. It is for reason that the sluggishness of German "Alma" is entirely omif Hobart's natural American wit bined with the Frenchine'ss ofl original proved the most enterj ing bit of work presented to York theatre-goers in some timel The excellent company which! make Mr. Weber's presentation \ is headed by Nannette Flack, Charles A. Murray and Aubrey prominent in the cast. Other^ Charles Walton, Edwin Carewe, j ry Sherwood, Pickering Brow Herbert Crowley, Vivian Gill, Croft and Bae Hamilton. The farce begins in the moi| It is the usual "night before" starts the trouble. Theobald ll and his prospective son-in-law, I ton Duval, arrive at home andl domestic wrath awaiting them, adventures have included a mel with Mlle. Alma, once the fiancl Gaston. Presently Alma appears] complicates things for the retti prodigals. An unexpected happe| however, reconciles her presenc the women of the household. An eccentric millionaire relatiJ the Martins, leaves his fortune ttf adopted son, Pierre le Peach, on J dition that he shall not fall in with or propose to any woman b^ he comes of age, which event happen on the morrow. In the of Pierre's surrender to some Theobald and Gaston are to d| the fortune between them. They mediately suggest that Mlle. shall win a proposal of marriage the young heir p.esumptive. not an easy task for the youth ml his appearance singing meloa warnings against womankind. Tl his benefactor had instilled in hil Moreover, Mlle. Alma is an ide| as well as a Parisian milliner, determines to save the lad's fori for him despite the conspiring And then she falls in love with farce comedy Parsifal, who is all! nocent. And finally she wins the \ tune and its possessor for herselfl A SUITABLE QUOTATION A high-school boy who had failed ill English examination took the teacher to | because she had asked no questions on Merchant of Venice," one of the boodsl died. At the second examination, the f question was "Give a quotation from Merchant of Venice.' " When the boy ed in his paper, imagine the teacher's I ings as she read, "O hell I what have] here?" MAKING SURE OF IT Brown bad just received a telegram sajj "Your mother-in-law is dead. Shall we | or cremate her?" "Take no chances," was the reply j | both." BOOK NOTES At the Standard Stationer; Co., Ltd., 1220 Government St Victoria, B.C.: "For the Queen," by E. Phil lips Oppenheim. $1.50. "A Queen of the Stage," b; F. M. White. $1.50. At the Victoria Book & Sta tionery Co., 1004 Governmen St., Victoria, B.C.: "He Who Passed." $1.50. "Dop Doctor." $1.50. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912 £T4fiB*4^KS2. ■^sa^ra** BUILDING PERMITS March 13 -to 20 [rch 13— B. B. Temple—McPherson St.—Dwelling $ 2,500 Smith Little—Point St.—3 Dwellings, each 1,975 Irch 14— Ia. C. Gordon—Alpha St.—Temp. Dwelling 300 |Thos. Lowe—Bushby St.—Dwelling 2,700 Johnson & Odin—Wellington St.—Dwelling 3,500 Irs. C. E. Sonley—Vining St.—Dwelling 2,950 t, D. Wright—Cambridge St.—Dwelling 2,000 Ich 15— las. Moggey—Vancouver St.—Dwelling 3,000 fas. Moggey—Oscar and Cambridge Sts—Dwelling 3,000 I. P. Larson—Prior St.—Dwelling 1,900 lobt. Scott and W. Mable—Johnson St.—Alterations 7,200 N. Mitchell—Washington St.—Dwelling 2,400 chl6— Dunford & Son—Oxford St.—Dwelling 2,500 )avis & Steele—Ross and Robertson—Dwelling • 2,500 /estern Construction Co.—Haultain St.—Dwelling. 2,500 Ich 18— J. Sehl—Work St.—Garage 250 Irs. A. Ballanger—Empress Ave.—Dwelling 3,000 Frances—Madison St.—Dwelling 3,400 F. de Salis & Roberts Co.—Lime Office. 300 :apt. A. A. Sears—Market St.—Dwelling 6,500 |xh 19—John Simpson—Olive St.—Dwelling 2,180 C. Bond—Craigflower Road—Dwelling 500 ieo. Fraser—Cecil St.—Dwelling 1,500 lr. Brooks—Acton St.—Dwelling 1,500 Joyce—Bay St.—Dwelling 1,500 Matthews—Shelbourne St.—Dwelling ............... 1,500 liss A. and O. Russell—Luxton St.—Add'n 700 ?rank Clark—Fernwood Rd—Dwelling 3,000 Irch 20— |B. C. Electric Co—Store and Constance Sts—Add'n,..... 25,000 E. Corbett—Olive St.—Dwelling 1,800 H. Pledger—Shelbourne St.—Dwelling 1,400 |Jas. Lyons—Fernwood St.—Dwelling 1,950 DEMAND FOR DUTCH MONEY Iney Canada has obtained considerable capital from Holland, the money g placed chiefly in agricultural land arid mortgages. There is $200,000,000 invested in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in jrtgage loans, the money being supplied from eastern Canadian, nch, British, Dutch and Belgian sources. We are anticipating more ds from Holland, but the American consul, F. W. Mahin, at Ams- am, in a recent report, says that prospects for borrowing Holland on United States farms are not as bright as is popularly gined, owing chiefly to the excessive demand. Not only is the ited States drawing hard on the Dutch supply of loanable funds, but pada, Mexico, South America, and Africa, are offering favourable jucements for their share. Supply Is Not Adequate The popular idea that Holland has large funds to loan abroad is , but its supply in recent years, due to the great industrial clevel- lent in the Netherlands proper and its colonies and in the Americas Africa, has fallen far short of demands. As a consequence, rest rates have gone much higher, and the security required is ch better. There are so many requests for what funds are available t the best interest and security are sifted out, to the rejection of all ers. 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Victoria, B. C. ,n„...-,..... ;■■.;... .... _..._... ....!. ._,,.„_ t*__ . Blue Printing Maps Draughting Surveyors' Instruments and , Drawing Office Supplies Electric Blue Print & Map Company 1218 Langley Street, Victorja,.B, C..1 ' •.. ■__,.■...■'-_■■,_.__*. itu j ■„mr_M_***tA. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912 Must Have Good Credentials It is stated that the requests for money on American industrial enterprises, especially on lands, are.very numerous. Some of them come from well-known banking and investment companies, wishing to borrow millions; others from individuals whose wants are for sums more manageable; but the loans are invariably made by these banks through their own American connections, which all the larger institutions have in the United States. A personal visit will, as a rule, assist an effort to obtain money in unequivocal credentials from a bank or a financier known and trusted Holland. But in every case the applicant must produce strong and by the Dutch capitalist from whom money is sought. NEWS AND'NOTES The capital stock of the Malcolm and Souter Furniture Company. Limited, has been increased from $75,000 to $150,000. Many shareholders of the Trethewey Silver Mines Company are objecting to the proposed increase of the company's capital from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Mr. Archer Shee, M.P. for Finsbury in the British House of Commons, is advocating that a committee of the British House take up the question and secure the co-operation of the overseas governments, for an all red cable connecting Great Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The Brantford Board of Trade officers for 1912 are as follows:— President, Charles A. Waterous; vice-president, J. S. Dowling; secretary, George Hadley; representatives to Associated Boards of Trade, W. F. Cockshutt, M.P., W. S. Brewster, M.P.P., C. Cook. G. S. Matthews, M. A. McEwen. At the annual meeting of the South Vancouver board of trade, officers were elected as follows:—President, R. C. Hodgson (reelected) vice-president, J. C. McArthur, J.P.; secretary, C. Harrison (re-elected); cc-uncil, C. M. Whelpton, C. W. Feast, J. B. Appleby, J. B. Gibson, G. Greenslade, C. Richardson, K. Lammond, W. J. Prouse, H. B. A. Vogel, E. W. Boswell, J. R. Peach, D. Burgess, E. G. Norris, J. Armstrong and W. A. Pound. Mr. Stuart Campbell was elected honorary vice-president, and Reeve J. A. Kerr, honorary president. Mr. J. E. Caldwell, of Moose Jaw, explained to the banking and commerce committee of Ottawa, on the bill to incorporate the bank of Saskatchewan, the nature of their proposals. The promoters, he said, were all prominent citizens of Moose Jaw, leading business men of the city. They' all understand the dquble liability. It was a bona fide application. They, hoped to sell the stock by public subscription. They expected to have it sold among business men of Moose Jaw and Saskatoon. He understood the feeling of the minister of finance and would be willing to submit evidence to the Government. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION A Hend once asked "Uncle Joe" Cannon for information as to the prospects of a politician who was at that time generally thought to be "on the ragged edge." "He seems to think he's getting on all right," said Uncle Joe, "but others entertain a decidedly different opinion. His situation brings to mind the story of the old lady up in Maine. When she was asked as to the whereabouts of her husband, the dame replied: " 'If the ice is as thick as Henry thinks it is, he is skating; if it is as thin as I think it is, he is swimming.' " WHOW1I Vancouver papers gloated over the recent low temperatures in the East. Well, some people do prefer drowning to freezing, no doubt about that. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Bella Coola TAKE notice that Edward Harrington, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Lineman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted half a mile south of the S. W. corner of William Sutherland's late pre-emption No. 2975, on the west side of the Bella Coola River; thence 40 chains west; thence 40 chains south; thence 40 chains east; thence 40 chains north to the point of commencement, containing 160 acres or thereabouts. Dated February 24th, 1912. EDWARD HARRINGTON, mch. 16 may 11 VIOTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Bella Coola TAKE notice that Jeff Kilgore, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Labourer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the N. W. corner of Lot 319 in Range; 3, Upper Bella Coola Valley; thence 20 chains south; thence 20 chains west; thence 20 chains north; thence 20 chains east to the point of commencement, containing 40 acres or thereabouts. Dated February 24th, 1912. JEFF KILGORE. mch. 16 may 11 SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS Coal mining rights of the Dominion, ir Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the North-west Territories .and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty- one years at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. 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 'he land must _ be described by sections, or legal sub-divisions of sections, and in unsuryeyed 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 arc not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. 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 NOTICE Meryl Mineral Claim, situate in Victoria Mining Division of Highland District. Where located—On Section 61, east side. Saanich. TAKE NOTICE that I, W. A. Lorimer, Free Miner's Certificate No. 54147B, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that action, under section sy, must be commenced before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 12th day of February, A.D. 1912. feb. 17 apl. 13 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE NOTICE that James H. Morrison, of Dunder, Scotland, occupation Accountant, intends tot apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 40 chains west from the north-east corner of Timber Licence No. 44219; thence west 20 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence east 20 chains; thence south 40 chains to point of commencement and containing 80 acres more or less. Dated January 3rd, to 12. JAMES HODGINS MORRISON, J. R. Morrison, Agent, feb. 24 apl. 20 TO CANADIAN ARCHITECTS Competition for New University Building be Erected at Point Grey, near Vancoi British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia ii Competitive Plans for the general scheme design for the proposed new University gether with more detailed Plans for the b mgs to be erected first at an estimated of $1,500,000. Prizes of $10,000 will be given for the ; successful Designs submitted. Particulars of the competition and pla site may be obtained on request from undersigned. The designs to be sent in by July 1912, addressed to THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION Parliament Buildings, Victoria, British Colu feb. 24 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Malahat TAKE NOTICE that I, Henry Kelway Gwyer Bamber, of London, England, occupation Cement Manufacturer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 127, Malahat District; thence in a northerly direction following the high water mark of Saanich Inlet for a distance of 50 chains more or less to the southern boundary of Lot 102, Malahat District; thence true east for a distance of 3 chains 30 links, more or less, to low water mark of said Saanich Inlet; thence following said low water mark of said Inlet in a southerly direction to a point which is true east of the point of commencement; thence true west to the point of commencement, and containing ten acres more or less. Dated 29th day of January, 1912. HENRY KELWAY' GWYER BAMBER. Per Francis A. Devereux, Agent, feb. 24 apl. 20 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE NOTICE that Charles Morrisi Stornoway, Scotland, occupation Merchai tends to apply for permission to put the following described lands:—Comm! at a post planted 10 chains south froi south-east corner of Lot 126; thence sot chains; thence west 40 chains; thence 20 chains; thence east 40 chains to po commencement. Dated January 2nd, 1912. CHARLES MORRISON, J. R. Morrison, Ag feb. 24 NOTICE All persons having claims against the of Edward Cutler, late of the City o toria, deceased, are hereby required to tbe same to the undersigned on or befo 2nd day of April, 1912, after which dai administratrix will proceed to distribut said estate, having regard to those claim! of which she has notice. Dated March 2nd, 1912. GEO. A. MORPHY, 1118 Langley Street, \ ictoria, B.C Solicitor for the Administrat mch. 2 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Bella Coola TAKE notice that Peter Tester, of Si B.C., occupation Hotel Proprietor, inten apply for permission to purchase the folic described lands:—Commencing at a planted three miles east of Section 27, 1 ship 9, Range 3, on thc south bank 0 Bella Coola River; thence east 40 cl thence south 20 chains; thence west 40 cl thence north 20 chains to point of comir ment, containing 80 acres or thereabouts land being the late pre-emption of W Sutherland and numbered 2975. Dated February 28th, 1912. PETER TESTI mch. 16 m JORDAN RIVER is in Town Put it to Work for You Interior of Factory with Individually Driven Electric Machines Power and Light- Always Ready Always Right 1 B. C. Electric Railway Company, Ltd. P. O. Drawer 1580 Light and Power Dept. Telephone 1609 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912 Universal ByC. ie essence of Universal Progress proper sense of proportion to ure which frequent appeals must nade to the proper oracle, which the People." It has been com- led that party governments are nning to overdo this system and too frequent appeals are being e to the people, causing unrest on public market and undue fluctua- "on change." ucation, however much the com- >ry courses have been criticized selected standard raised from to time, most certainly tend to- the best opinion we can arrive iz., public opinion. The more ly the classes get in touch, the they become to know each and realise that "the devil" you is better than the devil you About a year ago the Welsh trikes looked serious and strife out among union men and non- willing workers (those who lered their duties towards their yers) and strikers who consid- ivhat they called their right— we were badly in need of a i, a Covour, or a Gambetta. could not control the situation military forces of the Crown be called out in aid of civil the presence of the latter tally kept the revolutionary down and restored order. Ex- was involved on the nation, but iners and soldiers intermingled ad an opportunity of mutual ac- anceship and found out for elves that in the long run er was not at all a bad chap." year the matter has taken far formidable lines and threatens moment to become much more 'sal. . . at the outcome may be or solu- t is difficult to say but at the bt political ministers and mine s have a difficult problem to Progress B.S. solve. During a year the greatest British trade has become more involved than ever in the hands of trades unionism of a very bad kind— rights apparently alone being considered whilst duties have been apparently left out of the hunt. Whatever political ministers may have in view they cannot afford to remain idle, since stagnation in the coal industry must bring about most dire results within the Mother Country to the detriment of every form of trade, it must also cause injury to the trade of a friendly power, viz., France, so dependent to a very large extent on us for coal. It would be a drastic means of nationalizing our coalfields if ministers went far enough to delay matters to offer such a solution as being the only one; why not bring this about the more gradually for all concerned by losing no time in educating the land forces of the crown to that industry, so that they could take up the work of strikers whilst giving the coal industry better facilities for learning t'he more healthy art of defence of the nation. Possibly the strikers find their trade not entirely a healthy one and that their lives and that of their children and families generally involve friction and unhappiness, also dangers which are not compensated for by the higher wages they earn, also that the wear and tear of an unnatural existence underground shows increase of disease in statistical records as compared with other professions and medical reports show up their lot as not altogether a happy one. Exhaustive inquiry into natural and social causes alone can bring out the real cause of the evil; undoubtedly there is some real evil which can be stamped out by practical means and permanent workable remedy found. The sooner found out and put into operation the better. Dominion and Provincial News Snow in Okanagan Fifteen and a quarter inches of snow fell in the Okanagan district during the month of January, according to the government observer, Mr. G. R. Binger. Hospital Ready for Patients On Monday last the Nicola Valley General Hospital was opened for the reception of patients. The formal opening ceremony will take place at an early date, when it is expected the Hon. T. Taylor, Minister of Lands and Works, Alex. Lucas, M.P.P., and other prominent gentlemen will be present. Would Do for Victoria A Kaslo girl, whose name is not published, recently sent twenty-five cents for a receipt to promote and preserve beauty. S*ie received thc following reply: "Mind your mother and stay home nights." Fair Building to Cost $5,000 Plans for a new exhibition building for the Grand Forks Agricultural Association's grounds, estimated to cost $5,000, are being forwarded to Hon. Price Ellison, Minister of Agriculture, for inspection. Kamloops Nears Centenary The preliminary preparations for celebrating the centenary of the founding of Kamloops in 1812 by the Pacific Fur Company, are now well in hand. His Royal Highness, the Governor-General, Lord Strathcona and other noted personages are expected to attend the opening ceremonies which will take place in September next, and will usher in the festivities extending over an entire week. Protest Against Bait Fishing A petition is being circulated in the district between Slocan Junction and Castlegar, protesting against bait fishing and asking for further restrictions with regard to angling in inland waters. The petition is to be forwarded to the Dominion government. You Can Never Tell Cigarette smokers can never be sure of the contents of the flimsy paper. Recently a Scotch firm of cigarette makers was fined $2,500 for having 500 tons of horse manure -n the premises, which was used in the manufacture of cigarettes—an aromatic smoke. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS TENDERS are invited by the Department of Marine and Fisheries, up to the 23rd March, 1912, for the purchase of the following articles or parts thereof, viz.:— Second-hand Boilers, Pumps, Scrap Iron, Copper, etc. The above now lying at the Government Wharf, Wharf Street, Victoria, B.C. Detailed list to be obtained at the office of the above Department. Purchase money must be paid before removal of goods. The lowest, or any tender not necessarily accepted. All tenders to be sealed and addressed to the Agent of Marine and Fisheries Department, Victoria, B.C. Fuel for Public Buildings SEALED TENDERS will be received by the Hon. the Minister of Public Works up to 12 o'clock noon on Monday, 25th day of March, 1912, for supplying and delivering best lump coal required at the Provincial Government Buildings at Victoria, as enumerated hereunder, during the fiscal year ending 31st March, 1913, to be delivered in such auantities and at such times as may be irected during the period above stated. The approximate annual consumption of coal at each of the buildings named is as follows: Best lump coal in sacks— Parliament Buildings, Victoria.. .230 .tons. Government House, Victoria... .110 tons. Court-house, Victoria Co tons. The above-mentioned quantities are not guaranteed; the quantity actually required may be under or above the figures stated. Tenders to be based on ton of 2,240 lb. Each delivery must be accompanied by an official weigh-master's certificate. Tenders shall be accompanied by a cheque in the sum of $100, or a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Hon. the Minister of Public Works, which will be forfeited if the party tendering decline or neglect to enter into the contract when called upon to do so. The cheques of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned upon the execution of the contract. The Department is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. Tenders must be signed by the actual signature of the tenderers. J. E. GRIFFITH, Public Works Engineer. Department of Public Works, Victoria, B. C, 6th March, 1912. mch. 9 mch. 23 PUBLIC SCHOOL DESKS SEALED TENDERS, superscribed "Tenders for School Desks," will be received by the Hon. the Minister of Public Works, up to 12 o'clock noon of Monday, ist day of April, 1912, for supplying and delivering the following school desks packed or crated and ready for shipment to places to be hereafter designated to the order of the Department at Vancouver or Victoria, B.C., on or before the 30th June next:— Single Desks Size No. 5 600 Size No. 3 800 Size No. 2 800 The desks are to be quoted at a price per desk. Thc name of the desk and maker to be mentioned in tenders. No tender will be entertained unless accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank of Canada, payable to the Hon. the Minister of Public Works, or by cash, in the amount of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250), which will be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so, or if he fail to complete the contract. Cheques of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned upon signing of contract. The Department is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. J. E. GRIFFITH, Public Works Engineer. Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C., 12th March, 1912. mch. 16 mch. 30 Your Home and its Comforts-ThisStore is waiting to Furnish Them Waiting to make your home just the home that you want it. Comfy, cozy ancl up-to-date. No one need forego the advantages of their own home. This store is ready to supply every needed thing Goods new and modern, prices right, arrangements to suit. Come let us furnish your little home, won't you ? Get Some of our Saturday Evening Specials Today The More You Spend, The More You Save :^V_i"_7__^_____l VICTORIA'S Popular tot RJRNI5HER5 "_:;::.:.7Z7___iz__ The Severest Critics can find no Fault with our Goods THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912 WATER RIGHTS IN THE RAILWAY BELT New Westminster Water District NOTICE is hereby given that any person, partnership, company, or municipality having any claim to water rights in the Railway Belt may file with the Chief Water Commissioner at the Parliament Buildings, Victoria, a statement of claim to water privileges on a printed form (No. so), which can be obtained from the Water Commissioners at New Westminster, Yale, Ashcroft, Kamloops, Revelstoke, and Golden, or from the Chief Water Commissioner. Evidence will be heard at local points as soon as the claims have been examined and tabulated, and notices will be published in the British Columbia Gazette and local papers of the place and date when each stream will be dealt with. Objections may be filed with the Chief Water Commissioner. The following streams are supposed to be wholly or partially within the Railway Belt in the New Westminster Water District:— Atchelitz River. Atchutitch River. Beaver Creek. Bertrand Creek. Bole Creek. Bristo Creek. Brunette River. Buntzen Lake. Campbell River. Cascade Creek. Cheani Lake. Chehalis Lake. Chehalis River. Chilliwhack . iver. Como Lake. Coquitlam Lake. Cultus Lake. Cypress Lake. Deer Lake. Deer Lake Stream. Dunville Creek. Eagle Creek. Elk Creek. Elm Creek.' Elsons Creek. Fraser River. Fields Spring. Gold Creek. ■■' ■ ■'* Goose Lake. . Harrison Hot Springs, Harrison Lake. Harrison River. Hatzic Lake. Indian River. Innis Creek. '-" 'V, *.,' ". ;-'. ' '...■ v Jackman Creek. : Johnston Creek. Kanaka Creek. Kanaka Creek, North Branch. . Laity Creek. * *; Lewis Creek. . Lillooet Lake. ,-fj Lillooet River. I, Lillooet River, North. 1 Lillooet River, North jPork. Lillooet River, South. Little Lillooet River. '. Luckachuck River. ,' Matsqui Prairie Creek. Mesliloet River. . McGillivrays Creek. . | It|cKenny Creek. ■ Mission Creek. li Mitchell Creek. • Morris Lake. Murray Creek. Nicomekl River. Noons Creek. Otter Lake. Pitt Lake. Pitt River. Salmon Creek. Salmon River. Semihalt Creek. Serpentine River. Silver Creek. Squawkum Lake. Statloo Lake. Statloo River. Stave Lake. Stave River. Steelhead Creek. Stewart Creek. Stony Creek. *■* Suicide Creek. : Sumas Lake. Sumas River. Swcltzer River. Tamihy Creek. Trout Lake. , . Vedders Creek. Viarette Creek. Walker Creek. Weaver Creek. Weaver Lake. Welcome Lake. Wilson Creek. Creek running through Section 20, Township 39, and Lot 226, Group 1, and emptying into Burrard Inlet opposite Port Moody. Unnamed stream flowing through Lot 226, Group 1. Small spring creek situated en Lots 22 and 34, in Mission Townsite. Stream running through Lot 4, Group 3, and Lot 2, Group 3, Mission Townsite. Spring on Subdivision 16 of the S.E. A Section 8, Township 8. Stream which crosses the main line of C.P.Ry. 1,620 feet eat of Mission Station. Small stream cast of Whonnock Station C. P. Ry., running through part of Lot 434, j Gtoup 1. Stream at Hon Accord. $ma11 stream just east of Whonnock Station, 1*.tofc-4afe-.i_^»^ Stream at Cascade Station, C. P. Ry., mile 6376I30. Small unnamed creek running north through west side of District Lot 201, Group 1. Small spring in Section 17, Block 5 north, Range 2 west, Township 38. Stream running through Lot in, Group 1. Spring at head of a gulch on N. W. A of Section 21, Township 1. Unknown stream flowing through Lot 223, Group i. Springs at head of gulch on N. W. A Section 20, Township 1. Stream running through portion of E. Vi Section 3, Township 6, Range 7 west of 7th, into North Arm of Burrard Inlet. Unnamed easterly stream running off Vidder Mountain, through Lot 83, Group 2. Unnamed stream on Lot 12, Township 4, Delta Municipality. Nnnamed stream flowing in a south-easterly direction through Government Reserve and part of Lot 226, Group 1. Spring near south-east corner Lot 62, plan of subdivision of Lot 1, Group 3, Township 17. Unnamed creek on north-east portion of S. E. A Section 28, Township 1. Unnamed creek near south-west corner of S. W. A Section 5, Township 15. Three springs on west part of Lot 51, Group 2. Unnamed spring on S. E. A Section 10, Township 1. Small stream entering on western boundary of Section 22, Block 5 north, Range 1, Township 38. Creek No. 3, rising on east side of Halls Prairie Road and flowing hence through N. E. 'A of Section 20, Township 8. Creek No. 2, rising on east side of Halls Prairie Road and flowing hence through N. E. A of Section 20, Township 8.* Creek No. 1, north of Clayton School-house on east side of Halls Prairie Road. Small unnamed creek running through Lots 375 and 201. Unnamed stream flowing north-west through Sections 2 and 11, Township 19. Unnamed stream flowing through Lots 349, 347, and 348. Unnamed stream running through Lot 30, Township 12. Stream rising in Block 229, Group 1, and running into Bedwell Bay, North Arm Burrard Inlet. Unnamed stream running through Town Lot 784, Port Hammond Townsite. Unnamed stream running through Lot 429, Township 9. Unnamed stream coming from hill-side about 1,000 feet west of Silverdale Siding, C. P. Unnamed stream rising north of Keary Street, > -Sapperton, thence along ravine., Small creek running through N. E* A Section 24, Township 26. Small stream flowing through N. E. A of Section 20, Township 17. Unnamed stream flowing through Lot 32 of subdivision of Lot 1, Group 3. Unnamed stream rising half a mile west of Abbotsford and running through S. E. A Seqtion 21, Township 16, and Abbotsford Townsite. Unnamed stream flowing through Section 19, Block 5 north, Range 2 west. Unnamed stream running through N. E. A Section 10, Township 16. Unnamed creek on N. E. A Section 27, Group 1, Surrey Municipality. Unnamed spring on S, E. A Section 24, Township 8. Unnamed spring on N. E. A Section 3, Township 16. Unnamed creek on S. E. A Section 10, Township 16. Unnamed stream on E. ). Section 11, Township 19. Unnamed stream running through W. l/_ Lot 190, Group 1. Unnamed creek emptying into North Arm Burrard Inlet, one mile south of Granite Creek. Unnamed stream running through Lot 376 and into Burrard Inlet. Unnamed stream flowing through Sections 20 and 17 and Lot 226, all in Township 39. Spring near centre part of N. W. Yn Section 8, Township 8. Unnamed stream running from mountains on west side of Pitt River. Springs on north end of Lot 109, near Skidway Road, Group 1. Unnamed stream 20 chains from Austin Road, Port Moody Road, New Westminster. Unnamed stream running south across Austin Road, Township 38. Unnamed stream running through Section 30, Township 12. Unnamed creek passing through Sections 29 and 32, Township 16. A small spring, situated on legal Subdivision 13, Section 4, Township 2. Spring on California Street, between Welton Avenue and Thorne Avenue, Mission City. Spring on Lot 18, Block 96, Mission City. Unnamed stream flowing through the N. E. A of Section 24, Township 1. Unnamed stream running through N. W. A of Section 31, Township 29. Two small lakes on Lots 360 and 362, Group 1, known as East ahd West Lakes. Stream rising on Lot 305, Group 1. Spring Qn S. E. A Section 35, Township 16. Spring on N. E. A Section 35, Township 16. Stream ruhning across Section 18, in Township 22 and Section 13, Township 19. Small stream funiting through District Lot i j|SiBjBfe5g|WW^ffM*ywi^KSB3iiiS'..■ •'"*** Spring rising on S. E. A Section 1, Township 23. Unnamed stream flowing through N. E. Section 7, Township 24. Stream on N. W. A Section 3, Township 2. Stream running through Section 29, Township 1, south-east of Nicomekl River. Unnamed stream in N. E. A Section 2, Township 19. Unnamed stream running through Lots 376 and 202 and emptying into Burrard Inlet. Unnamed creek flowing through Lot 51, Group 2, into Boundary Bay. Statements of claims may also be tiled to water in any unnamed spring, stream, creek, pond, gulch, lake, or other source of water supply, in the vicinity of any of the said creeks, etc. Dated February 21st, 1912. W. R. ROSS, Minister of Lands, mch 2 mch. 30 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS Water Branch. In the matter of the Board of Investigation created by Part III. of the "Water Act" for the determination of water rights existing on the 12th day of March, 1909; and in the matter of the following creeks in the New Westminster Water District:— Alta or Summit Lake, Alpha Lake. Allan Creek. Britannia Creek. Boulder Creek. Clementine Creek. Capilano River. East Branch of Capilano River. Chee-kee Creek. Cheakamus River. Cheakumus River, North Branch. Cheakamus River, South-east Fork. Cold Creek. Caldwell Creek. Cathedral Canyon. Crocker Creek. Cypress Creek. Daisy Lake. Deer Creek. Eight-mile Creek or Soo River. Elaha or Squamish River. Furry Creek. Fitzsimmons Creek. Green Lake. Houlgate Creek. Holmden Creek. High Falls Creek. Lynn Creek. Lewis Creek. Mineral Creek. Mamquam River. Little Mamquam River. McCartney Creek. . Mosquito Creek. Mislilooet River. Mackay Creek. Mud Creek. Martin Creek. McDonald Creek. Nita Lake. Nelson Creek. Olsen Creek. Rice Lake. Shone Creek. Seymour Creek. Stoney Creek. , Upper Stoney Creek. South Valley Creek. Skookum River. Summit or Alta Lake. Soo River or Eight-mile Creek. Sunshine Creek. Silver Falla. Sisters Creek. Squamish or Elaha River. South Squamish River. Swift Creek. Shovelnose Creek. Shannon Creek. Straamus or Stroamus River. Trafalgar1 Creek. Tenderfoot Creek. Thames Stream. Unnamed creek flowing into Lynn Creek. Nnnamed creek flowing into Nelson Creek. Unnamed creek flowing into Seymour Creek. Unnamed creek flowing into Squamish River through District Lot 977. Unnamed stream in District Lot 549. Stream running through District Lot 600, * Group 1. Stream on Block 43 of Subdivision of District Lots 771 and 547, Group 1. Unnamed stream running in on north boundary of District Lot 626. Stream on District Lot 271. Small creek running through Lot 775 in southerly direction. Small stream running into North Arm, Burrard Inlet, opposite works of the Vancouver Power Company. Unnamed mountain stream coining in on the north boundary-line of Lot 25, in Municipality of North Vancouver. Small stream running in a southerly direction into Burrard Inlet, about one mile and a half east of Seymour Creek. Unnamed stream flowing through E. _. of District Lot 1240, Group 1. Unnamed stream running cast and west through Lot 950, southern portion. Creek running through District Lots 979 and 812, Group 1. Unnamed stream flowing through eastern portion of District Lot 2028. Unnamed stream close to eastern boundary of same. Unnamed stream rising in Lot 1494, North Vancouver District. Unnamed stream on west shore of Mainland emptying into Howe Sound opposite east shore Bowen Island. Unnamed stream having its source north of District Lot 559, and running in a southerly direction through the said lot into Burrard Inlet. Unnamed stream which runs through Lot , 2049 and Lot 2048. Unnamed stream which runs southerly through subdivision of north-easterly part of District Lot 871. Unnamed creek on Lot 230, about 12 chains from south-west corner. Unnamed stream running from Lot 1406 through Lots 1360 and 2048 into Burrard Inlet. Unnamed stream which passes through District Lot 881, flowing south-westwards into District . Lot 785, and, SH.?:'.*'!W*Ugh"*IM*triWt*I»t __*_: :;••:■ "•■"••■•r-F. . Unnamed stream passing through District Lot 785 westwards. Unnamed creek flowing through District Lots 1301, 869, 803, and 862. Unnamed stream on north boundary of District Lot 882. Unnamed stream flowing south-easterly through District Lots 2003 and 2004. Unnamed creek entering North Arm of Burrard Inlet on west side, between Brighton Beach and Point Beautiful. First gulch south of Schooner Harbour. and running through Lot 2076, Group 1. Unnamed creek running through easterly part of District Lot 801, North Vancouver. Unnamed creek running westerly from Snow Flat, on Lots 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, Group 1, and all unnamed springs, streams, a creeks, ponds, gulches, and lakes tributary to or in the vicinity of the above-named streams. Take notice that each and every person, partnership, company, or municipality who, on the said 12th day of March, 1909, had water rights on any of the above-mentioned creeks, is directed to forward on or before the 29th day of February, 1912, to the Chiel Water Commissioner at the Parliament Buildings at Victoria, a memorandum of claim in writing as required by section 27 of the said Act as amended. Printed forms for sulIi memorandum (Form No. 19) can be obtained from any of the Water Commissioners in the Province'; And take notice that the said Board of Investigation intends to proceed to tabulate such claims on or about the 30th day of March, 19:2. After the claims have been tabulated by thc Board, notice will be given of the places and days on which evidence and argument will be heard at local points. Dated at Victoria this 13th day of January, 1912. J. F. ARMSTRONG, Chairman. jan. 20 mar. 30 ESQUIMALT NAVAL PRISON SEALED TENDERS endorsed "Gaol Supplies," for the supply of Groceries, Bread, Beef, Clothing:, Boots and Shoes for the above named institution, from the first day of April, 1912, to the thirty-first day of March, 1913, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen years, will be received by the undersigned up to the Twenty-second (22nd) day of March, 1012, at the Warden's Office, Provincial Gaol, Topaz Avenue, City. All supplies to be delivered at the Esquimalt Naval Prison as required without extra charge. All articles required for use in these contracts to be of provincial manufacture as far as practicable. Forms of tender will be supplied on application at the Provincial Gaol. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. M. MUTTER, Warden. Victoria, ist March, 1912. PROVINCIAL GAOL VICTORIA. B. SEALED TENDERS endorsed "Gaol Sup- ?ilies," for the supply of Groceries, Bread, ieef, Clothing, Boots and Shoes for the above named institution from the ist day of April, 1912 to the 31st day of March, 1913, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen y ars, will be received by the undersigned up to the Twenty-second (22nd) day of March, 1912, at the Warden's Office, Provincial Gaol, Topaz Avenue, City. All supplies to be delivered at the Provincial Gaol as required without extra charge. All articles required for use in these contracts to bc of provincial manufacture as fas as practicable. Forms of tender will be supplied on application at the Provincial Gaol. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. M. MUTTER, Warden. Victoria, ist March, 1912. CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserve existing over Lot 55, Queen Charlotte District, by reason of a notice published in the British Columbia Gazette on the 27th of December, 1907, be cancelled for the purpose of effecting a sale of the said land to the Canadian North Pacific Fisheries, Limited. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, 29th February, 1912. mch 9 june 8 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Malahat TAKE notice that Arthur W. McCurdy, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Retired, intends to apply for permission to lease tlie following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the southeasterly corner of Lot 130, Malahat District, thence southwesterly along: the shore of Saanich Inlet to the southerly angle of said lot'; thence east five chains; thence northeasterly parallel to the shore of, Saanich Inlet to a point five chains soutii of the point of commencement; thence north five chains to the point of commencement. Dated, March, .i.ith, .X9'2- SfflKW!! ifflSWXH^&flh CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the established by notice published in the _ Columbia Gazette of the 14th August, and dated the 13th August, 1884, is can in so far as the same relates to Frac Sections 2 and 11, Township 12, and portion of Section 35, Townsnip 10, Koo District, lying North of the C. P. R. of way and West of the E. & N. Rl right of way in order that a sale of thi lands may be made to Henry L. Simons ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of La Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, January 5th, 1912. jan 13 CANCELLATION OF RESERV NOTICE is hereby given that the existing over the lands described aa 1 2130, Group One, New Westminster by reason of a notice bearing date of 1 of June, 1907, and publiahed in the Columbia Gazette on August 29th, cancelled so to permit of a lease of tl being given to Albert Scott. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of 1 Lands Department, V Victoria, B. C, January 5th, 1912. jan 13 CANCELLATION OF RESERV NOTICE is hereby given that the existing over the lands described as 2130, Group One, New Westminster by reason of a notice bearing date of day of June, 1907, and published British Columbia ' Gazette on Augus 1907, is cancelled so as to permit of of the lands being given to Albert Sco ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of 1 Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, January 5th, 1912. jan 13 CANCELLATION OF RESERV NOTICE is hereby given that the _ existing over Lot 6623, Group One, Ki District, formerly embraced in Timber No. 16727, by reason of a notice bearir of 2<jth December, 1907, and published British Columbia Gazette of 27th Dec 1907, is cancelled in order that a sale said lands may be effected to Elizab Cummings. ROBT. A RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands Department, Victoria, B. C. February 8th, 1912. feb. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Herbert Sutherl Bella Coola, occupation Engineer, inte apply for permission to purchase the ing described lands:—Commencing at planted 20 chains east from the nor corner of Section 23, Township 6, Bella thence south 20 chains; thence east 40 thence north 20 chains; thence west 40 to point of commencement. Dated January 8th, 1912. HERBERT SUTHERL* jan. 27 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Elizabeth C. Clay Bella Coola, occupation Widow, inte apply for permission to purchase the fo described lands:—Commencing at a pos ed on island in Bella Coola River ane opposite thc North-east corner of thence westerly 7 chains 80 links,f n less; thence north-westerly 19 chains or less; thence northerly 4 cliains, n less; thence north-easterly 10 chains, r less; thence easterly 16 cliains more c thence south-easterly 4 chains, more 0 thence southerly 9 chains, more or 1 point of commencement. Dated January 19th, 1912. ELIZABETH C. CLAY, feb. 3 THE FAVORITE GOLD MINING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Limited Liability. TAKE NOTICE that three month the date of the first insertion of this herein application will be made to His the Lieutenant-Governor in Council Order in Council, changing the ,prese porate name of the above company "United Coal and Development Co Limited Liability." Dated this 28th day of February, 1 G. L. MILNE, A,* Sr ASHWELL, * - Pn •fg^fM^yi^f^.^W^h_r^_pi»^.:-:{._'X THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912 haracter by Handwriting he Editor of The Week wishes :all special attention to this Dement, which is conducted by an lish gentleman, a 'Varsity man of attainments. Character reading hand-writing is a scientific y, entirely devoid of charlatanism is possibly the most reliable in- of all, because hand-writing re- s the development of character, its index is not confined to na- traits. It is an interesting , not merely in enabling us to urselves as others see us, but be turned to important account jbmitting the hand-writing of per- with whom we have business re- s. Indeed, viewed in this aspect, only a reasonable precaution to all that the chirographist can :s. Before deciding to institute epartment the Editor of The imposed the severest tests, sub- g the hand-writing of well- persons entirely unknown to entleman conducting this De- [jent, who is a stranger to Vic- nd a recent arrival. He is pre- to guarantee absolute accuracy opes that the readers of The will avail themselves of what nuine privilege. RULES Ul persons wishing to consult must enclose a specimen of ■/riting, consisting of not less Isix lines written in ink on un- I paper. A portion of a letter is I better than copied matter. It be signed with their own name It, but there must be an initial lom-de-plume to identify the Ir, which will appear in the next |of The Week. Jach specimen of hand-writing I be accompanied by a P. O. i.oo. Stamps will not be ac- p, and the outside of the en- should be indited "Hand-writ- | Absolute privacy is guaranteed. REPLIES JfE—The writer is a happy, bright lith lots of go and energy. Dogmatic llf-assertive, she is kind-hearted and Inate, and self-sacrificing for those she J Although somewhat careless owing to ■veness, she is methodical and a good |er. Tasteful in dress, clever in de- and with any manual work, she is at Ine time hardly an artist. She should Id at golf, boating, swimming, dancing ]mnis. Fairly fond of literature, al- not deeply read; should be good at J?es. Temper is fairly strong, apt to |itable, will-power good, good sense of very little jealousy, moral sense good, lis sense weak. Truthful, straight-for- lut tactless at times. On the whole the | has a strong and distinct personality, be reckoned with. Affection is very lent. conjunction with similar committees appointed by other League branches." In reviewing the events of the past year, Captain Langley remarked that one of the most noteworthy incidents was the bold declaration of Premier McBride that, in his opinion, the doctrine of "optional neutrality" was not worthy of consideration. His statement that if Great Britain were at war her colonies must also be so had been copied extensively by the Old Country press, and was an indication of the development of public opinion in this section of the Dominion. Captain Langley declared that the question of naval defense was being made a political football. The situation was serious. One of the clauses of the terms of confederation was that Canada should use all efforts to maintain the British navy at Esquimalt. In a recent blue book memorandum by the British Admiralty it was stated that Canada required a fleet unit on the Pacific consisting of one battleship and its attendant ships. All that the station possessed was H. M. C. S. Rainbow. As a matter of fact, the Pacific coast was practically without defense. Speaking as one who had held a position in the militia, he was prepared to say that the local military defense was a farce. Lt.-Col. Hall endorsed these views. —(Colonist). ALBERNI LAND DISTRICT [vy League's Annual Meeting Columbia Branches Will tite to Give Their Counsels Greater Weight proposal that the various Navy pe branches of British Columbia unite so that resolutions may carry added force met lhe hearty approval of those who |ed the annual general meeting Esquimalt organization Thurs- liight at the Alexandra Club. lecasion was one of exceptional lance, delegates being present I practically all the provincial Captain Eddie, of Vancouver, pd. I eleventh annual report was first lted, its contents, which were [satisfactory nature, being re- with gratification. The re- \ras adopted unanimously. Iscussion followed on the advis- of the branches joining forces purpose of adding to the in- of their counsels. It resulted ladoption of the appended reso- lit the Victoria-Esquimalt branch [Navy League heartily endorses proposal that tlie various jes of the League in British Ibia be formed into one organic land requests the chairman to |t a small committee to prepare of such an organization in District of Rupert TAKE notice that E. Shaw, of Vancouver, B.C., clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands;— Commencing at a post planted at the north- cast corner of Lot 20 (situated on the Nimp_- kish River), being the north-west corner of land applied for; thence east 80 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated March ist, 1912. EMMETT SHAW. Geo. F. Hibberd, Agent, mch 23 may 18 PUBLIC WORKS OF CANADA British Columbia Dredging Fleet, Supplies, 1912-1913. SEALED TENDERS, addressed to the un-. dersigned at Vancouver, B.C., and endorsed on the_ envelope "Tender for Supplies," will be received up to noon, March 28th, 1912, for the supply of the following articles, for use of the British Columbia Dredging Fleet, at Victoria, B.C., for 12 months ending March 31st, 1913: Hardware. Packings. Manila Rope. Meats. Groceries. Ship Chandlery. Paints, Oils and Varnish. Wire Rope. Fresh Fish. Valves and Fittings. Oils, Greases, etc. Steel Castings. Fresh Vegetables. The supplies must be of the best quality of their several kinds and must be delivered at the points specified in the various forms of tender. The department reserves the right to accept the whole or part of any tender. Forms of tender may be obtained at the office of Wm. Henderson, Esq., Resident Architect, Victoria, B.C., at the office of G. A. Keefer, Esq., District Engineer, New Westminster, B.C., and at the office of the Superintendent of Dredges, Room 40, Post- office Building, Vancouver, B.C. Thc Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. H. A. BAYFIELD, Superintendent of Dredges, Vancouver, B. C. March 13th, 1912. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement if they insert it without authority from the Department. mch 23 mch 30 Liberal Candidates' Address To the Electors of Victoria: In accepting the nomination to represent the Liberal party in the City of Victoria at this provincial election, we wish to lay before the electors the following statement of our political principles: We are in entire accord with the platform of the Liberals of British Columbia, adopted by the Vancouver convention March 1, 1912, and particularly: 1. We believe in bringing all departments of municipal government under direct control of the mayor and council; and that the abolition of the police commission and board of licensing commissioners, or their being constituted elective bodies, is an imperative public necessity. 2. We believe in extending the right Give Your Typist Good Stationery and She'll Give You Better Work Baxter & Johnson Co. Limited 721 Yates St. Phone 730 J Royal Drink ■ OLD BANFF SCOTCH JAS. SIMPSON, Distiller B. C. Agency, 1205 Langley Street Phone 288 Victoria, B. C. Don't Throw Away Gillette Blades We Re-sharpen them better than new, 35c. per doz. Mail a dozen and test results Fox's Cutlery Store View Street We are the Best in Our Line Quality and Freshness are what Bancroft's Chocolates are noted for. Mail and Express orders a specialty. All we ask is a trial. Palace oi Sweets 1013 Government St. Victoria, B. C. of franchise to women; and are impressed with the especial necessity of so amending the Municipal Act as to allow women full right of franchise at all municipal elections. 3. We believe in the absolute prohibition of the liquor traffic; and as a means towards that end we believe in the adoption of the local option policy and of making its adoption dependent only on a straight majority vote of the people affected. 4. We believe that the appointment of road bosses and all government officials entrusted with the expenditure of public money should be made regardless of politics. 5. We believe in the necessity of adopting a policy of giving greater publicity to the details of expenditures of public funds. 6. We believe in a revision of the land laws so as to safeguard the public interests and to promote settlement. 7. We believe in making collection of workmen's compensation for accidents and injuries collectible without litigation; and in the shortest possible time; and 8. In conclusion we believe that the adoption of a form of government based on the principles of thc Liberal party will tend to the welfare of the province. . R. T. ELLIOTT, H. C. BREWSTER. Victoria, B. C, March 12, 1912. Wouldn't you like to put your baby to bed in a beautiful, safe and comfortable crib like this ? It is an "IDEAL" nest for "the best baby in the world." You can lower the sides to make it a convenient annex to mother's bed, when desired. Ends and sides are high enough to prevent baby climbing out. Spindles are so close together that baby's head cannot get between them. No dangerous sharp corners or rough edges often found on cribs less carefully made. Decorated panels on the ends lend an inviting touch of color. Few cribs are so altogether attractive. This is only one oi many "IDEAL" designs. Be sure and ask your dealer to show you "IDEAL" Cribs. Our trademark on the foot-rail identifies them. Write our nearest Offlce for Free Booklet No. V60 ..'IDEAL BEDDING 0 MONTREAL-TORONTO WINNIPEG O. LIMITED 32 What you want, the way you want it Afternoon Tea, Dainty Luncheons, Special Teas for parties by arrangement. Do not forget—We always keep on hand guaranteed New Laid Eggs. The TEA KETTLE nw douglas st. MISS M. WOOLDRIDGE, Proprietress Opposite the Victoria Theatre Chas. Hayward President Reginald Hayward Sec'y-Treas. F. Caselton Manager Phones 3335, 3336, 3337, 3338, 3339 The B. C. Funeral Furnishing Co. (Successors to Charles Hayward) Funeral Directors and Embalmers 1016 Govt. St. Established 1867 Victoria, B. C. Easter Cards From 2 for 5 Cents to 50 Cents each Victoria Book & Stationery Company, Limited Agents: Empire Typewriter, Royal Typewriter 1004 Government St., late Waitt's Music Store Telephone 63 Removal Notice J. G. Elliott has removed to 532 Broughton Street, below Government, and still represents the old reliable Atlas Assurance Com-pany, Ltd., of London, England. Phone 660. P. O. Box 450 Itvup Hotel THE BESTOrEVEWTHING INTfiEWOriMTT 135l?O0HSWlTtlBATW-505AMPlfRoOM3 10 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912 ' Society A. W. Desart, from Seattle, is a guest in this city. * * * Dr. and Mrs. Allen, of London, are making a short stay in Victoria. * * * J. T. Green of Chicago, is staying at the Empress Hotel. H. A. Graham of Oakland, has arrived in the city from the South. * * * Mrs. Gordon, from Otter Point, was a guest in town during the week. * * * Mr. Billinghurst, of this city, was a visitor to Vancouver during the week. * * * Miss Tiny Monteith has retu.ned from visiting Miss Hilda Ramsay at Chilliwack, B. C. * * * Mrs. Mather, of Tacoma, is registered at the Westholme Hotel for a few days. * * * E. A. Emmons, of Winnipeg, is among the guests registered at the Dominion Hotel. * * * H. F. Keefer, Vancouver, B.C., was in town on a brief visit last week. * * * Mis. B. W. Powell, of Duncan, B. C__. has arrived in the city and is staying at the Empress Hotel. * *. * Mr. and Mrs. L. F. None from Cowichan Station, are enjoying a holiday in Victoria. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of North Vancouver, have been recently staying at the Prince George Hotel. * * * Mrs. Charles Gore, Vancouver, was the guest recently of her mother, Mrs. Langley. * * * Captain and Mrs. Verner, from Duncan, B.C., have been enjoying a holiday in Victoria. Mrs. Ross Turner, who has been visiting her relatives here, left on Friday last for her home in Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Wilson, Vancouver, are the guests of friends in this city. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zink, of Chilliwack, B.C., are registered at the Dominion Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Kerr, Vancouver, are making a short stay in the city. * * * Mrs. Langley is visiting in Vancouver, and is the guest of Mrs. Frances Grosvenor. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Young, of Spokane, are registered at the Empress Hotel. * * * Miss Greta Macdonald, Vancouver, is staying with Miss Winona Troup, Esquimalt Road. * * * Mrs. George Cluff, Victoria, is the guest of Mrs. L. Davies, of Vancouver. * * * Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Lewis, of Montreal, spent a few days of last week in Victoria. * * * Mr. William McMaster, of Montreal, is in Victoria on a business visit. * * * Miss Charleson, Vancouver, has been staying with her sister, Mrs. Ray Rome in Victoria. * # * Miss E. Chamberlain of Vancouver, "has been staying with friends here for a short while. * * * Mr. Harry Good of Nanaimo, accompanied by Master Lambert Good, spent a couple of days of last week in town. * * * Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Davis, from Winnipeg, were guests recently in Victoria and were registered at the Empress Hotel. * * * Mr. Gee of Vancouver has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. P. de Noe Walker, "Phoenix," Dallas Road, this week. * * * Among the recipients of honours during the Durbar at Delhi was Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob, who received the decoration of Commander of the Victorian Order. Mr. E. A. Jacob of this city is a nephew. Monday afternoon, the i8th, was guest day at the Alexandra Club and a large number of guests attended. The tea table was .daintily adorned with pink carnations and greenery in fancy baskets tied with broad pink ribbons. Among those present were: Mrs. Croft, Mrs. Hasell, Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. C. E. Todd, the Misses Angus, Mrs. B. Heisterman, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Sampson, Miss Charleson, Miss Rennie, Miss McN. Jones, Miss Thain, Miss Lawson, Mrs. Jas. Raymur, Mrs. D. Ker, Mrs. McDiarmid, Mrs. Ray Rome, Mrs. Gavin Burns, Mrs. J. Bryden, Mrs. Griffiths,, Mrs. Solley, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. O. M. Jones, Mrs. F. B. Pemberton, Mrs. Roper, Mrs. R. Jones, Miss McKay, Mrs. R. Mackenzie, Capt. and Mrs. Foulkes, Miss Page, Mrs. R. D. Finlayson, Miss Clarice Finlayson, Mrs. Pearse, Mrs. Basil Combe and Miss Drake. Some very pretty fancy dances were given by Miss Swepstone during the afternoon in the ball-room. * * * Saturday, the i6th, was a day brought with interest to most Victorians when Miss Genevieve Irving, daughter of the well known Captain John and Mrs. Irving, became the bride of Mr. Henry Milman, R.N., of H.M.S. Algerine, fifth son of Sir Francis Milman, bart., and Lady Mil- man, of Levaton, Woodland, Devon, anxf of 18 Fitzjamesh Ave., West Kensington, London. The ceremony was conducted by Very Rev. the Dean of Columbia, assisted by Rev. J. H. S. Sweet, at the Cathedral, whicii was prettily decorated with spring flowers for the occasion. The service was fully choral. The bride was gowned in exquisite white satin, its folds enhanced by a veil of flimsy Horniton lace, held in place by a chaplet of orange blossoms. Her only ornament was a handsome diamond sunburst, the gift of her mother. She carried a large stem of Madonna lilies and was attended by three dainty little bridesmaids dressed in white satin with over-dresses of gold gauze; they also carried stems of lilies. The groom was supported by a brother officer from H.M.S. Algerine. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents 256 Menzies Street. Mrs. Irving received her guests in a smart costume of grey crepe de chine; she was ably assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Weston, wearing a pale blue gown with white furs. Later Mr. and Mrs. Milman left for Vancouver, the latter travelling in a navy blue suit with hat en suite. The house was charmingly decorated with daffodils and hot house flowers, the bride cake forming a centrepiece to a table massed with white tulle, satin ribbons and beautiful bride roses. Among those present were: Mrs. Richard McBride, Mrs. Hannington, Mrs. B. Wilson, Mrs. J. Wilson, Mrs. Loewen, Mrs. Harry Pooley, Mrs. J. Stevenson, Mrs. B. Tye, Mrs. J. H. Todd, Mrs. A. Gillespie, Mrs. Geo. Gillespie, Mrs. Berkeley, Mrs. Gibb, Mrs. Roper, Mrs. J. Pemberton, Mrs. Pemberton, Mrs. Blackwood, Mrs. Beaven, Mrs. C. Sampson, Mrs. Langton, Mrs. Shallcross, Mrs. Gaudin, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Fleet Robertson, Mrs. Slhigsby, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. R. Jones, Mrs. Wm. Monteith, Mrs. Finlayson, Mrs. N. Rant, Mrs. Bowser, Mrs. McCallum, Mrs. Kitto, Mrs. Keith Wilson, Mrs. D. Twigg, Mrs. Geo. Johnston, Mrs. E. G. Prior, Mrs. Hume, Mrs. Garesche, Mrs. Lugrin, Mrs. Little, Mrs. Mohun, Mrs. Dodds, Mrs. T. S. Gore, Mrs. B. Heisterman, Mrs. A. S. Gore, Mrs. C. Todd, Mrs. Eliot, Mr. and Mrs. Floyer, Mrs. A. W. Jones, Captain and Mrs. Foulkes, Capt. Gillan, Captain Lindsay, Mr. Derrick James, Mr. Prinz, Hon. Edgar and Mrs. Dewdney, Mrs. and Miss Mutter, Mrs. and Miss Tuck, Miss Wadmore, Dr. and Mrs. Leeder, Miss Lorna Eberts, Miss New ton, Miss Angus, Miss L. Angus, Miss Kitto, Miss Walkan, Miss Newcombe, Miss Mason, Miss Doris Mason, Miss Hannington, Miss Pooley, Miss Gillespie, Miss Pemberton, Miss Blackwood, Miss V. Blackwood, Miss Rome, the Misses Page, Miss Wark, Misses Lawson, Miss Keith Wilson, the Misses Lugrin, Miss Combe, Miss Drake, Miss Miles, Miss Saunders, Miss Peters, and the Messrs. C. Lowenberg, D. Martin, B. Irving, Bromley, Marshall, Rev. Sweet, Lawson, R. G. Monteith, Keith Wilson, Twigg, D. Bullen, Dr. Hume, E. Faucett, Phillips, Munroe, B. Heisterman, J. Arbuckle, G. Rothwell and many others. IN THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY TRAIN (A True Incident They met in the train; The Boy and the Girl, Here let mc explain He first met in this train, Thc Girl with the curl. They sat in tlie train And he eyed the sweet miss, Yes, he looked and was fain, And he puzzled his brain, To achieve just a kiss! So he glowered in the train, At sweet dainty Marie' And it went 'gainst the grain, To sit thus; but the rain, Gave an opening you see. For it entered the train Ily the window let down, And she struggled in vain To exclude that same rain Ere it spoilt her smart gown. He arose in the train, Shut the obstinate glass, For he saw he would gain His ena in the main, And sweet speech with the lassl So they talked in the train; And their journey at end, They oft met again, Though there was no rain Its humour to vend. Now the moral of this Is quite plain you'll admit, If you meet a sweet miss Do not glower and sit, But lend her your aid on the train. —Walter Howard. Loose Covers and Boat Cushions Leather Work and Special Designs Made-to-order E. S. 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Plant Hollies for Ornament Sf Pro/it Layritx Nurseries Care" Road Victoria, THE WEEKj.SATURDAY, MARCH: 23, 1912 ,, ii Sotto Voce The Week's Rumours "and Humours (By The ftbmki) tf That the Mastermind who con- ved an examination for the onerous ts of City Inspectors, was uncer- as to the meaning of the word llabus." * * * That now the said examination has In held, it would be wise to publish results. * * * That it would be interesting to |w why certain of the examination lers were changed at the last mo- |it. and how many of the present successfully answered the ques- * * * hat although the said examination I open for any citizen, it was never irtised. 1 * * * hat altogether, like the birth of pes, it was "wropt in mystery." * * * |at Louise Gunning is "stunning." * * * lat "the flowers that bloom in J3pring," cost a dollar a dozen in Iria, unless you grow them your- * * * |at your best girl does not prize any more on that account. * * * lat she would far rather be taken (into the fields to gather butter- and daisies. * * * |iat the Suffragettes have had to a back seat to the coal strike, |Mrs. Pankhurst is as obstreperous eer. * * * |iat dear Chrystabel is said to have transported to Persia—at the est of the Shah. * * * lat there is a wide field for suf- |:tte activities in a "Persian gar- * * * lat Hornet made a fairly good J when he said that some Conserve candidates would not abide by |vote of the nominating conven- * * * |iat having appealed to Caesar, will have to abide by his de- |n. * # * |iat any politician who does not the game is apt to get left. * * * liat it is a wise child that doesn't more than its father. * * * liat it should be easy to apportion It hundred votes among the five pidates for Esquimalt Division. I * * * liat after the election there will several applications for political Ointments. * * * diat the Victoria "Big Four" are las sure of election as they were fomination. * * * liat the nomination of Parliament- I candidates by delegates is not ilar in Victoria, and hereafter all nominations should be in Open Irention. * * * tat when the elections are over |c attention should be turned to provision of a new civic centre. * * * lat the present City Hall accom- Ition is totally inadequate, and is |g behind the requirements more nore every day. * * * lat on all grounds the best scheme Id be a new City Hall and offices lhe Pandora Street Gore; with |e and Fire Headquarters down- * * * lat if this project is properly put }e the ratepayers, it will carry overwhelmning majority. * * * lat the reason Sir Hibbert does tontrol a party today is that he hever yet learned to control him Something Delicious For a jaded rappetite, something "filling" for the man who hungers mightily is always forthcoming at our cafe. 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That if he had the courage of his convictions, he would run in Vancouver as an independent; but he never did like snow. * * * That according to the daily press the Socialists of Fernie hot-aired tlieir troubles when the Premier was there, but got a Roland for their Oliver. * * * That one would have thought Fernie had paid enough already for the luxury of harbouring professional agitators. * * * That it is paying Premier McBride a poor compliment to say that he endorsed Harry Pooley as nominee of the Esquimalt Convention "without knowing what he was doing." * * * That the Premier's reputation is that of a fairly competent politician. WANTED—A CARNIVOROUS ANT-EATER Just before visiting the circus Sammy had a passage-at-arms with his aunt who assisted in dressing him. At the menagerie he was greatly interested in a foreign animal of long, lithe body. "What animal is that?" he inquired at length. "That Is called an ant-eater," his mother replied. 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WAKEFIELD ■ Matuitni Editor I 'V.ntHnuiinen Man_iier'2___Z "Subdividing Success" ISLook Out for the'J ~ Real Estate Journal A Weekly Newspaper & Investors' Guide to Victoria & Vancouver Id. Live, newsy & up-to-date Phone 3180 Wakefield-Bickers Adv. & Pub. Co. 418 Sayward Bldg. 12 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1912 An Address Delivered to the Electors of the Esquimalt Division by Mr. R. H. Pooley, the Government Candidate, at the Masonic Hall, Esquimalt, on Tuesday, March 19th, 1912 Mr. R. H. Pooley, on rising, was greeted with loud cheers and the singing of "For he is a jolly good fellow." When the applause had subsided he said:— "Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen:— I am sure that I am very much obliged to you for your reception of me; it speaks well for the 28th. 1 do not think that I need any introduction here; you all know me fairly well, but for the benefit of newcomers let me say that I am a Native Son, having been born on the Esquimalt Road and having attended my first school within fifty yards of this Hall. With the exception of five years spent in England I have lived here all my life. However, there are some people who do not know me as well as you do, and if you have been reading the papers you will, have learnt that according to some estimates I am a very bad boy indeed. To begin with, I nave no business in this fight, according to their views. It is true that my opponents can give me points both in years and experience, but we all have to make a start, and I will start on the 28th of this month, and when I do start it will be many years before the electors of Esquimalt regret the day. (Applause). A Native Son "You all know where I stand; you all know, where to find me. I have always been willing to meet electors and I always shall be, and I have had the pleasure of meeting a large number of you in my position as President of the Esquimalt Conservative Association. As regards politics, I am a true-blue Conservative, first, last and all the time. My father represented Esquimalt for 22 years. On his first election he had to make his rounds on horse-back, for there were no roads then. He lost touch with approaching years and it is said that it was because he gave the people the go-by on the streets that he lost his seat. Gentlemen, if he gave people the go-by on the streets, it was because he did not see them, owing to an infirmity and I tell you that on many occasions he has passed me on the streets without recognizing me, but whenever he saw a man he knew, or whenever one of his constituents went up and spoke to him, he gave the right hand of fellowship, and as long as my eyesight holds out, that will be my policy, be the man big or small, rich or poor. Unfair Criticism "Now some of these good people have started in by making personal attacks on me. Let them go ahead. That is not my system of fighting. (Applause). My methods are all above-board, but I want now to refer to two or three things which I wish to put right. I have been attacked because I am solicitor for the Esquimalt Waterworks Company. No doubt that Company has got into hot water occasionally and has not always done right, but that is no reason for an attack on me because I am their solicitor. There is only one Being who has the right to visit "the sins of the fathers upon the sons," and that is not Mr. Matson, nor yet Mr. Jardine, nor even Mr. Helmcken, but One far higher than they. (Cheers). However, my shoulders are broad enough to bear it all. With regard to this Water Company matter I have also been attacked because they say that the roads have been left in a bad condition. There is no doubt that the roads were in a bad condition, and there was no bigger "kicker" than your humble servant. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and you all know that even in Victoria the streets are fifty times worse than in Esquimalt, but no one "kicks" there. They also say that the Government has paid $30,000 in fixing up the roads. The reason was that before the Com pany started they gave the Government six months' notice and advised the Government to postpone any work till the pipe-laying was finished, and for once the Government took the advice of the Company and did not spend any money for three years, and it is the accumulations of three years that the Government is spending this year. Now, I am no champion of the Company, but I am clearing up points on which I have been attacked. But you mark my words; when the Sooke pipe is laid the road will be up again, for the City has given them no notice. Mr. Jardine's Mis-statements "It strikes me that when a man makes personal attacks it shows that he is at the end of his tether. Mr. Jardine says I have promised Mr. Peatt re-instatement if I am elected. That is untrue. I see Mr. Peatt here, and he can correct me when I am wrong. In Mr. Jardine's letter to the Colonist with reference to myself and the Company the language he uses means that if I am returned to the House R. H. Pooley can be bought by the Company. C. E. Pooley could not be bought and the then Government knew it, and they cannot buy his son (Loud Applause). It'is said that every man has his price, but there are two men who cannot be bought, and the man who wrote that letter knew that R. H. Pooley cannot be bought, and Mr. Jardine knows this; he has reason to know it, and he has himself said so. Yet Mr. Jardine said that if Pooley goes in Peatt will be reinstated as foreman, and he knew that that statement was incorrect. Mr. McBride's Policy "Now we will leave these things and we will go on to the policies of the McBride Government, whose candidate I am, and in making that statement I want to tell you that I am Mr. McBride's candidate, and no one else. (Cheers). You all know how my first telegram was received- and that I wired again to Mr. McBride. In his reply telegram he confirmed what he had said in his previous wire and further said that he would speak on my behalf, and I have the pleasure, gentlemen, of announcing to you now that Mr. McBride himself will speak in this hall on the 27th of this month. (Loud Applause). And mark you, he will not speak for any other candidate in this district. Railway Building "When Mr. McBride was before the electors at the last election his Railway Policy was greeted with cries of 'hot air.' 'He can never fulfil his promises,' we were told. I leave it to you as to whether he has carried out his promises. You know that he has, and that he is six months ahead on them too. Now what does this mean to you and me? We have all seen the wonderful strides whicii we have made, due to Mr. McBride's progressive policy, which has been shown not only in his railway administration but in his plans for developing the minerals, the timber and the agricultural lands of the Province. He saw far enough ahead to realise that the first thing he had to do was to induce capital to come here, and how well he succeeded you know as well as I. He saw also what would happen when the Panama Canal was opened and forthwith commenced negotiations with Messrs. Mackenzie & Mann. I wish that you could have seen, as I did, the activity prevailing in the Fraser Valley last October as a result of these negotiations. The general result of this progressive policy has been that people all over thc world have their eyes on British Columbia. Last, but by no means least, his policy has made the other railway companies sit up. From Winnipeg to Spence's Bridge the C. P. R. is double-tracking its line, and when you get big corporations bucking in competition against one another, it means prosperity, and this we are seeing, thanks to Mr. McBride's policy. "As I said a few moments ago, the Victoria Times said that this was all 'hot air,' but I saw in tonight's copy of the paper that 'the spirit of optimism pervades the Province,' and this is indeed an admission on the part of the Times, because it means that Mr. McBride is responsible for it. Railways Not Over Subsidized "Mr. McBride's coming before the electors at this time means that he has not yet finished with the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway, but that you are going to get a second instalment, for according to the negotiations the C. N. R. have to build to Campbell River. There has been much talk about the Gove.nment guaranteeing the bonds on an estimate of $35,000 per mile and this amount has been called extravagant and wasteful, but if you had seen the country through whicii the line has to pass you would not say that it was wasted, for on many portions of the route the cost has run to $75,000 per mile and up to as much as $150,000. How the C. P. R. Were Handled "What has been the result of this little movement on the Island? When the C. P. R. saw that the C. N. R. was getting busy, they came forward a little time ago with the proposition that they were going to build to the north of the Island, but they had forgotten that they did not own the E. & N. Railway. On the old E. & N. Charter a large grant of land had been made free of taxation; when the C. P. R. came they found that they could not take the E. & N. but could only buy the shares, and this they did. Nobody would lend them money to build to the north of the Island because they did not own the railway, but Mr. McBride said that if they were really going to build it will be all right. So they entered into a contract by which the C. P. R. ran their railway in their own name, and for that privilege all their land is subject to taxation at the rate of one-and-a- half cents per acre. This followed right on Mr. McBride's policy ancl the Province is now to get $18,000 a year in taxation on lands which were previously bringing in nothing to the public revenue. Peace River Railway "Another feature is the railway to Fort George, which will later be continued on to the Peace River country. This is a magnificent country abounding in minerals, timber and agricultural lands, all waiting means of transportation more suitable than thewaggon roads which have done service in the past. This railway will open up that vast and rich country and its trade will come this way and will not go to Edmonton. (Applause). It takes a man of ability to stand up to railway companies and dictate terms to them, but this is what Mr. McBride has done and for that reason alone, if there were no others, you will give him your votes and return him to another term of power, so that he may continue the good work that he has begun. Competition on Vancouver Island "Nor is this all. Take the railways on the Island; they are all pointing to Seymour Narrows. This means that they want to get the best location there. You saw by the paper that the C. P. R. had bought a lot of land at Duncan Bay, near Seymour Narrows. I will tell you something more. The C. P. R. had been trying to strike a hard bargain with the owners, but the latter knew the value of their land and the C. P. R. tried to 'Jew' them down. Somehow or other their plans leaked out and came to the ears of Messrs. Mackenzie & Mann who slipped down here and 'bagged' the whole business. That will show you how Mr. McBride has these Railway Corporations by the throat, and that same C. N. R. is the Company that Mr. McBride introduced into this Province. The two are racing to the entrance of Bute Inlet, Seymour Narrows will be bridged very shortly. This is no 'hot air' talk, for we know now that the two Governments will come together on this and the Dominion Government will help the Provincial in this matter. The Songhees Reserve "Now with regard to the Songhees Reserve. The Victoria Times is still hammering away because a portion of the Reserve is not to be used as a park. Let me tell you that Mr. McBride had surveys made by the best engineer procurable in the United States for the purpose of making terminals, and when the Report was handed in, this engineer said that the Reserve was not big enough for the terminals, let alone for a park as well, so, naturally, Mr. McBride thought it the best thing to do to let the railways have the Reserve, but—he made them pay for it. All these companies are getting busy for the opening of the Panama Canal, and the C. P. R. had recently bought 1,720 acres of land at Coquitlam for railway shops and tracks and 400 miles of sidings, in addition to what they have in Vancouver. Surely this will show that the Reserve is not too big for railway terminals in Victoria. Harbour Improvement "In addition to what I have said about railways, you have heard a lot about Harbour Improvement. For years and years the Dominion Government has been 'footling' away, and when the last election came Mr. Tem- pleman brought up a map. Now, with a Conservative Government at Ottawa, we have $500,000 appropriated to commence work on Mr. Coste's plans, although the House has not yet finished its first session. Surely this is a proof that Conservatives keep their promises. "What does this all mean to us? You are seeing good times; consider real estate; the whole world has its eyes on British Columbia. People are hearing of its minerals and its fruits; with their own eyes they can see its fruits sweep the prize boards at agricultural exhibitions. Only lately in New York we carried off the first prize for the best 'spuds' grown anywhere in the wide world. We want people to come in and develop this country and we want to make it a white man's country, and Mr. McBride is helping us to do it. The Liberal 64 Planks "Now, gentlemen, I think it is | to you to give Mr. McBride the dorsation which he is looking for, the whole Province is going ahead "leaps and bounds." The Liberals that things might be better, have a platform with 64 planks in but Mr. R. T. Elliott says that ei are enough and he is leaving others in the shade. You know, tlemen, the attitude of the Libe now reminds me of a story of an Anglo-Indian major, with the r-eg Anglo-Indian irritability and liver, was living at home in Ireland he had the greater part of his mi invested in a profitable concern w was bringing him in anything 15 to 20 per cent, every year, one year he attended the annual 1 ing of the shareholders, and aftei Chairman had announced his pleasure in being able to declare per cent, dividend, the Major ro his feet and proposed that an ent new Board of Directors be appoi because, as he said, though the directors had done very well, it possible that a Board of new would do better still. It strikes that this story applies in the pre case, and in this instance also t is 'nothin' doin'.' (Applause). "On this question it is up to quimalt to do its best. I havt doubt that the district will do You will find that it will support Government as it should do good Conservative Constituency, plause). I am obliged to you for the 1 ing you have given me. Do your and see that your friends do best and give mc a vote on the This being my first campaign, I to tell you that there is not a mt this hall who will ever regret ha returned R. H. Pooley." Solid for Labour To Mr. Cook rising to a ques regarding 8 hours and a minit wage of $3.00 a day for Governi Road labourers, Mr. Pooley said he was in sympathy with the mea and that he had already had con sations with the Deputy Ministe Works on the subject, also ha urged the stopping of work at 4 on Saturday afternoons so that could get into town in time to shopping before supper time. Mr. A. M. Jones asked the spe whether he approved of the set in the Forestry Act which laid onus of proof on the accused pe in the matter of bush fires. Pooley said that he had already pressed his disapproval of this fringement of the British principi assuming a man innocent until pr* guilty, and had stated his opinio: more than one occasion to the torney-General. It must, howeve borne in mind that there are s offences which it is very difficu prove in the case of bush fires man of criminal intent had opportunity to get away befor could be arrested, and unless : additional powers were conferre the Act it might be extremely cult to bring the real crimina justice. The enormous losse bush fires had necessitated di steps on the part of the Governi but he rather favoured an inert number of inspectors and close: pervision that the infringement 0 of the first principles of British tice. The meeting concluded with cheers for Premier McBride ane R. H. Pooley.
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