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The Week With which is incorporated ee k Eud A British Columbia Newspaper and Review. [ol. XI, No. 15-Eleventh Year Victoria, B.C., Canada, May 24, 1913 5c. a copy, $2.00 a year Empire Day ■"■"".ODAY British subjects throughout the world will hi' cele- HI brating ''Empire Dny." Here we still prefer to call it ^*~- "Victoria Day," n inline endeared to tis for ever by the noble pian after whom our city is named. Paraphrasing a sentence in I'iday's issue of The Colonist, it mny be said that "days may come Hd days may go, but 'Victoria Day' will go on for ever." We live J an nge of celebrations; their name is Legion; they are so numerous |at there is a very general confusion of idens ns to what some of em mean, but there is no question about "Victoria Day." It perflates tlie memory of the noblest woman and the best Queen in annals of our race; one who created an era, the Victorian; one |iose memory is embalmed in millions of hearts, and for whose sake lay loyal Britisli subjects throughout the world delight to partici- |te in whatever functions mny be arranged to mark a day of note. The Members for 8. e. IHE Members for British Columbia are a solidarity; Mr. K. F. Green, Member for the Kootenays, says so, and he knows better than any man. He tells us in liis admirable interview, liich appeared in last Sunday's Colonist, that they all pull together id one can readily believe it, when the splendid appropriations hicli hnvo been secured for public works are taken into account. 'itli a generosity characteristic of the man, Mr. Green comes for- ard to endorse tho achievements of Mr. Barnard; with his usual odesty Mr. Green refrains from saying how large a share be hns id in bringing about thc results wliieh have been attained. It is a alter of common knowledge that he hns backed up all the claims : Mr. Barnard nnd that both have been supported by Mr. Shepherd id the other Members for the Province. As The Colonist truly serves, Mr. Green is not n man of many words; ho always weighs hat he says and the result is that liis statements can be taken at oir face value. When ho tolls us that Permier Borden and his misters are fully alive to the progress and prospects of tne Pacific loast and the necessity for keeping abreast of tlie times, he is able to pint to tlie large sums which have just been set apart as evidence that determination. In the present estimates we find a total of 11,100,000 for the breakwater nnd piers; $70,000 for alterations in ie post office; $8G,000 for improvements in the Quarantine Station AVilliam Head; $12,000 for a new Meteorological Observatory at Jonzales Hill, and $13,000 to pay taxes in nrrear on the old post- fiec building. In addition Mr. Barnard, with the backing of Mr. Ireen and the other British Columbia Members has been able to cure a definite promise of the largest dry dock in the world to be nstrueted at Esquimalt at a cost of upwards of $5,000,000. If it tho first duty of a Member to secure appropriations for his dis- !ict nobody will deny tliat both Mr. Green and Mr .Barnard have irned the gratitude .of their constituencies, for in addition to snb- nntial appropriations for local works in the Kootenays, Mr. Green is achieved the very important result of securing an extension of o lead bounty to the amount of $600,000. There are other phases ] the work of the British Columbia Members which would well re- Iny review nnd few will be found to differ from the closing para- caph of Mr. Green's most interesting interview, in which he says lat 'with the vast amount being spent within our Province in rail- ay construction and by the Government upon our harbours and pub- e works, the fact that the mines of British Columbia wero never in itter shape nnd that tlie mining industry is again commencing to ■ceive the attention tliat it has so long heen denied and is bound to ttract a great deal of capital tn ns, I am of the opinion that our doved Province has before it nn era of prosperity such as lias never iforc been experienced in our history." Our Banking System '■I HE banking system of Canada is at the present moment under review, not by nny Royal Commission of investigation, but at the bar of public opinion. Tlio interest is increased by tho net tliat n Banking Bill is under consideration hy the House of Com- lons and that in the course of the debate there has been much frank leaking on the part of members who may be regarded, more or less, s authorities on finance. The subject is an expert one, nnd in many f its phases the layman who would undertake to enter into a discus- on on its technicalities would bc like a "fool rushing in." Tliere are, owever, other matters with respect to which the average business ian is competent to express an opinion and also to draw a rcason- Jble deduction. Banking experts have always claimed that the Cana- ian banking system is the best in the world, and in this view they ave been endorsed by outsiders, especially by American financiers, 'ho have pointed to the weakness of their own system and lauded io superiority of ours. The American banking system is not a ery high standard by which to measure, and Canadians would have o reason to be proud of their own if it were possible to institute any lose comparison. On the othor hand, business men have for many oars contended that the Canadian banking system is too arbitrary; hat control is centralized in a few hands; that there is in effect a loney trust, consisting of the principal bankers; that the available unds are manipulated without due regard for tho public interest; hat at one time investors are encouraged by lavish loans, only to he ut off short when they have become involevd in legitimate trnnsne- ions; that apparently without rhyme or reason, although this is only in assumption, the conservative business man is made to suffer with lie speculator when the word goes out from the "head office" that lio more loans are to he made and that over-drafts are to be called in. ft is further complained, and this defect is not remedied by the new Banking Act, that directors are allowed to borrow the funds of their owii bank and that this places a Board of Directors in a position to use enormous sums of money, the property of the bank, for tlieir own private purposes, and to do so brings them into competition with private individuals wdio not being bank directors do not enjoy the snme opportunities. Without endorsing all these allegations, The Week would remind its readers that it went thoroughly into this subject some years ago and is prepared, if necessary to do so again, but for the moment contents itself with drawing attention to the fact that the business men of Vancouver havc presented a numerously signed petition to the Banking & Finance Committee nf the House at Ottawa, in which they allege that business men throughout Canada have suffered financial disaster by the periodical tightness nf money induced by the private ownership of the banking system. They allege that the finances ef the country are being used by a monopoly to destroy competition in trade; that during the last few months Canadian banks have loaned $140,000,000 on call loans in New York, while throughout the Dominion the order has been "Call loans in." The effect of this system is that whenever there is an over-supply ef money in the hands of the people it is an opportune time to raise the price of commodities and gradually drain the surplus supply of money. The petition nppnses the present amendments to the Banking Act because they mean the perpctnatinn nf private and corporation control. The subject is nne of the greatest possible interest. It has a direct bearing upon what is undoubtedly the topic of the moment throughout the world—the high cost of living; and without at tho moment discussing the details of Mr. White's now Banking Act, The Week has no hesitation in saying that there is more truth than poetry in the statements contained in the Vancouver petitinn. 0 MISS HELEN G. STEWART Chief Librarian at the Carnegie Library, Victoria The Meaning of Books MISS HELEN G. STEAVART, City Librarian, who is doing such excellent work in an important and onerous position, recently read an interesting paper before the Young People's Society at the First Congregational Church on 'The Meaning of Books." As might be expected from an expert, Miss Stewart pointed out the demoralizing influence of desultory rending which she expressively described as "dabbling and smearing to cover a yawning chasm of emptiness." Being herself a student and a book-lover, she naturally advocated systematic and thorough reading, and urged the vastly greater utility of an encyclopaedia to marginal notes. Sho deprecated tho storing of the memory with "the mere dead weight of facts," and pointed nnt a recognized weakness in our modern system of education which forces the pupil to gorge illimitable data whicii he never digests and which ho is unable tn utilize at a practical turn. She shrewdly remarks that "penple wdio act on that principle are the mies who get a paper degree and wear it round their necks like an amulet, protecting them frnm the pain ef thinking for all time. As fer education, they haven't any; at least, not what you would notice." It is probably that Jiiss Stewart was not thinking so much of our defective system of education ns of defective methods of rending and studying in general. But with unerring instinct she placed her finger on the weak spot nnd there is little doubt that in the near future the very necessities of the circumstances will force a re-arrangement of studies in nur public schnnls which will have the effect of teaching tho pupil to think. It will bc remembered tliat this was the key-note of Dr. Falconer's address to the Canadian Club, as it is apt to be the key-note of the deliverance of every authority on education who has learned to think for himself. Asiatic Immigration IX the May number of "The Empire Review" is a very able article on the subject of "Asiatic Immigration and British Columbia" from the pen of Jir. Danvers Osborn of Bainfield. The writer is well equipped to deal with an acute problem which is at the present moment, oven more than ut the time his article was written, occupying the attention of the AVestern world. Recent happenings in California have come very near to precipitating reprisals. The sagacity of the Japanese and the pacificntiug influence of tlieir allies may temper heated counsels and postpone a settlement of the most knotty question which has yet presented itself to the consideration of thc white races. But the crisis wdll come and snine day, in the near or the far future, the question will have to be settled whether the White races and the Yellow shall commingle, or work out their destinies apart. Mr. Osborn in his article calls the subject "An Imperial Problem of Pressing Importance." As the article was written in the "fall" of last year, one is able to credit him with considerable foresight, though he could not have imagined that the ideas he so well expresses and the recommendations he makes would so soon be brought within the range of practical politics. The article is lengthy and calls for a special review. Space forbids more than to say at the moment that the whole article is a demonstration of the existence of an actual "Yellow Peril" and a call to the Britisli Empire to lose no time in preparing to meet it. When Mr. Osborn comes to particularize ho naturally joins issue with the advocates of various schemes of Imperial Naval Defence, but ho knows clearly what he wants and goes straight tn tlie goal. He says "Naval and military authorities point to the defenceless state of the indented coasts of Britisli Columbia. AVe have no ships and such forces as we possess are almost obsolete With the opening of the Panama Canal and the certainty that the Pacific Ocean is the future cockpit of the universe, an alternative route to India via Canada and the Pacific is regarded as an immediate and imperative safeguard hy Britisli Columbians. Canada, Australia and Xew Zealand therefore are united in demanding that a United Empire lose no time in fortifying the Pacific route to India by strengthening all the links in the chain, and advocate that Esquimalt, Fanning Island and Suva be fortified and maintained as coal depots with little or no delay." The whole article is well worthy of perusal and The AVeek hopes to deal wdth it at greater length in a subsequent issue. As Others See Us A SAYING has obtained currency to the effect tint Scotsmen have no sense of humour. Many stories have been told to disprove the libellous allegation; perhaps, however, the Scotch newspapers furnish the best evidence to show how greatly the people nortli of the Tweed are maligned by anyone who accredits them with possessing no stable characteristic but thriftiness and "dournoss." The Paisley Daily Express has a Dominion correspondent, presumably iu Ottawa, but assuredly owing his birth to the "Land o' Cakes." In a recent letter in which he is dealing with emigration he advises thnt if nny Paisley bodies are thinking of emigrating to Canada and especially if lhey have the ambition to enter the Doimiion Parliament, they must be able to sing. He says that at the present moment there is a great debate on about the best method of helping the Empire from a naval point of view, and the funny thing nbout the debate is the manner in which it suddenly transforms itself into singing competitions. Premier Borden makes a speech and sits down. Instantly his supporters jump up and sing "Rule Britannia." Sir Wilfrid Laurier replies, and his peroration is the signal for the singing of "God Save the King" by the Literals. But it must not bo supposed thnt sn limited a musical repertoire will meet the demands of the House, for on a recent occasion the Government supporters startled everyone hy singing "The Rod, White and Blue," and the Liberals, on recovering from the surprise, responded with 'Oh, Canada!", Sir Wilfrid Laurier beating time. The Conservatives were not to be beaten and struck up another air, wdiich the Scotch correspondent did not recognize. This, he snys, proved too much for the Opposition who retired routed, and the Conservatives then turned to the gallery and sang as a closing ditty "Good-night, Ladies." The veracious correspondent with a sente of homoiir (Scotch) winds up with the adjuration "Vou wdll thus see how necessary it is that you must bc able to sing and also know the words of tho song before you take part in Canadian politics." After this let no man sny that Scotch correspondents or Scotch newspapers lack a sense of humour. They have been thc mean? of showing us lhe real reason why Ihe Debate on the Naval Resolutions has dragged along for six months and incidentally furnished an illustration of wdiat must have been in the mind of the poet (Scotch) who sang: "Oh wad the power some giftie gie ns Tn see oursels as ilhers sec us." Putrid Pabulum Wl'', live in an age nf revolt. One has only to sit down and think quietly for five minutes to recall a whole host of abuses which have incurred the hostility of tho world, and of the public, and the removal of whicli has heen demanded. It is not even necessary to specify (hem. But there is n gross abuse which is growing bigger and bigger every day, diffusing its miasma through every class of society and purveying its putrid pabulum for con- sumption by the classes and the masses. The abuse has been stimulated by the recent activities of many well-meaning institutions, organizations and societies wliieh have been fighting the "White Page Two THE WEEK Vietoria, B.C., May 24,1918 Slave Traffc," giving such prominence to a hideous subject as to make it the centre of attraction. One hns only to pick up the leading American mngazines to find that they literally reek with filth from cover to cover. Let us take four which are the best known and the most widely circulated. "Collier's" is the greatest offender; it titillates the palate of the salncious with the following choice morsels: "A Girl Who Wouldn't Reform"; 'Divorce to Order," and "The Story of Rosalinda, u White Slnve Tale of the New York Italian Quarter," in which nil the fetid details are mnde the most of. To make matters worse and to illustrate the consciencelessness of the publishers they add thnt "this story should be avoided by those who do not like to face the grimmer facts of exsitence." Quite n smart American way of advertising tlieir best, or worst, wares. The next is "McClure's Magazine," whicii opens with a thrilling story entitled "The Strange Woman." Lest anyone should miss the point there is a conspicuous introduction which states that "The woman who is sold has been the menace nnd the mystery of centuries"; and then follows a yarn dealing in the most intimate manner with the experiences of the female inmates of n State Reformatory. "The Cosmopolitan Magazine" is even more insidious, for it whets the appetite of its readers by a series of suggestive poems from the facile but prurient pen of Ella Wheeler Wilcox, and then follows on with two stories dealing with the sex problem, one entitled "Divorce" and the other ' Tlie Well-Born." It would not do for "The Smart Set" to lie left out of tlie running. This really clever magazine has recently passed under the control of n new editor who appears to be a seven times worse devil thnn those who have gone before. His advent is heralded by a great flourish of trumpets; we are told he is an up-to-date editor, who is not afraid to look social problems in the face and who proposes to supply strong ment for strong men. He rejoices in the cognomen of Willard Huntington Wright nnd his calibre is easily understood from the fact that he publishes two letters fron. subscribers in which they refuse to have his magazine in their houses any more. The fact that these letters are placed in the advertising columns shows that he is willing for the reputation of his magazine to rest upon his ability to cater to the licentious. There have been times when "The Smart Set" was well worth rending, but decent-minded people would like to be able to read it without feeling thnt they were contributing to the propagation of the putrid. One barrister who writes to the editor tells him plainly that his magazine has passed the bounds of decency and "I am amazed that any white mnn—I presume yon nre white—would have permitted the publication of that disgustingly nauseating trash." In a recent number "Smart Set" lias as its leading novelette a story entitled "Daughters of Joy," whicli is simply a story of a family of harlots. The circulation of the four mngnzines mentioned, and they are not the only offenders, is enormous. Unfortunately they circulate in Canada, and The Week has no hesitation in saying that publications fnr less pernicious hnve been forbidden the use of the Canadian mails. Will not the Social Service Commission or some similar organization take the first step at least in bringing this abuse to the notice of the Attorney-General or the Minister of Justice ? Dark Streets THERE will be a general sense of relief in the community that tlie Grand Jury was able to find "no true bill" in the case of Rex. vs. J. A. Rithet in connection with the unfortunate nccident to u Chinaman in Fisguard Street last November. That thc mntter received the most careful consideration at the hands of the Grand Jury uud its respected foreman goes without saying, and the public will be reassured by a knowledge of that fact. The incident should be a warning to nil automobilists, and especially to those who may find it necessary to drive home in the middle hours of the night; but in the opinion of The Week it should also serve as a warning to the City authorities who arc responsible for the fact that the streets in Chinatown are not lighted up. In Fisguard Street, between Government nnd Store, there is not u single light; the some is true of the other cross streets near by, while Government Street and the other main streets are flooded with light. It is not easy to understand why this should bo so, but ono can easily understand, especially if he happens to be an automobilist, the effect of turning out of a brilliantly lighted street into a dark one. It is a sudden plunge into shadow and gloom, and under such circumstances it is not nt nll surprising tliat n Chinaman, wandering about in the middle of the night, should not be observed nnd should be run down. It was stated in evidence thnt only one of the five men in the ear snw the Chinaman nnd the driver, unfortunately, was not thnt one. The Chinnmen pny tnxes; the streets abutting on their property are paved; why they should not be lighted is u mystery. Explanations hnve been offered which The Week is reluctant to accept, but one thing is certain, that the natural proneness of the Chinaman to wnn- der nbout in an aimless manner, and his stolid indifference to what is happening around him is only too often increased by the use of opium, nnd under such circumstances in a dark street in the middle of tlie night it would take a cleverer man than an automobilist to render locomotion safe. Victoria Y. W. 6. fl. T' HE WEEK offers its heartiest congratulations to the Directors of the T W. 0. A. on having acquired such a suitable building as the old Union Club to tide them over until they are able to erect a permanent home. There is probably no institution in Victoria which has done better work than the Y. AV. C. A.; there is certainly none whicli, especially at the present ime, meets a more urgent need. Never were there so many young women coming to Victoria as now, and never was there so great a necessity for them to be provided with a comfortable home. The Indies who under the presidency of Mrs. Frank Adams arc devoting themselves to this noble work are deserving of all praise and all encouragement. The work is difficult, often times delicate. The demands are pressing and it requires no little skill and tact to steer such an institution along lines whicli nre nt once safe and sound. Tlie Directors have succeeded admirably in tbis. Their activities will find a wider scope in their new home and unless Tlio Week is greatly mistaken they will for tho first time so impress tlie public with the value nnd urgency of their work as to ensure the financing of a building of their own in the not distant future. Australian Cricketers THE Australian Cricket team arrives in Victoria on board tbe "S.S. Niagara" on Tuesday next, the 27th inst. A committee hns heen formed to give the passengers of the "Niagara" some kind of a reception by way of emphasizing the im portance of the occasion and incidentally making them "welcome to our city." It is to be hoped that in this general welcome the important privilege and duty of feting the Australian cricketers will not be lost sight of. While there will be general regret that the team does not include the invincible Victor Truniper, it would be a mistake to suppose that Victorians are not to be privileged by seeing at any rate some of the best cricketers from the Southern Cross. Bardsley, Mayne, McCartney, Emery, Whitty nnd Crawford may be classed with the best cricketers in tbe world and it is a great boon for which the genial manager, Mr. Benjamin, deserves immense credit, that so many men of this calibre have been induced to visit the Dominion. It is not necessary to appeal to cricketers to support the fixtures; the appeal is to the general public, who owe it to themselves, their city and the Dominion to show thut they appreciate the privilege of seeing the first representative Australian team which has ever toured in Canada. The result of the matches is not a factor in the enjoyment, whieh is to see these giants of the game in action. They are its finest exponents, and tlieir tour should do not a little to educate the public in the greatest and best of nil games, and the ono which by universal consent teaches our young men how to play "the game." Fashionable Wedding Followed by Brilliant Reception at Empress Hotel ONE of the prettiest weddings of the season was that of Mr. Peter Jeffrey Wehh, manager of the Arm of Monk, Monteith & Co., Ltd., Victoria, and Miss Mary Theresa Macdonald, late of Toronto and sister of Mrs. Michael J. Carlin, which took place Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Pontifical Nuptial High Muss heing solemnized by His Lordship Bishop Macdonald, assisted by Father John O'Brien, Everett, deacon; Rev. Father James Barrett, of Bellingham, subdeacon; Uev. Father Van-dor-Berg, Spirit Lake, Idaho, assistant priest; Rev. Father James Cunningham, of Spokane, master of ceremonies; while the sanctuary was in charge of Rev. Father Donald Macdonald and Rev. Father Laterals, of Victoria; Rev. Father Silver, of Ladysmith; Rev. Father Fisser, of Esquimalt; Rev. Father Schelan, of Quamichan; Rev. Father Ronden, of Saanich; Rev. Father Francis, of Duncan; Rev. Father Conlen, chaplain of St. Joseph's Hospital, Victoria; Rev. Father Lennnens, of Kuper Island, and Rev. Father Cortenrnrd, of Sidney. The handsome cathedral was adorned with narcissus, carnations, roses and lilies of the valley. The bride, who looked charming, was given away hy her brother-in- law, Mr. M. J. Carlin, and wore a graceful gown of soft white liberty sntin, the bodice being draped with beautiful lnce which also formed the sleeves, with a yoke of folded tulle. The lace was artistically draped across the skirt which was caught at one side with a buckle, the whole being finished off with a short square train and n dainty tulle veil held in place hy a coronet of orange blossoms She carried a bouquet of white roses and lilies of tlie valley nnd her ornaments included a diamond pin set in platinum, the gift of the groom nnd a diamond and platinum necklace and earrings, tlie gift of her brother-in-law. Mr. M. J. Carlin. The Misses Dorothy and Margaret Carlin niiule two very striking bridesmaids, both heing clad alike in dninty frocks of pink charmeuse with shadow lace tunics and bodices draped with laee aud beiug finished off at the waist by a narrow girdle of rose buds and gold. They wore hats of Dresden-flowered tulle over straw trimmed with black velvet, red roses and foliage, and carried bouquets of pink roses. They also wore platinum necklaces, the gift of the groom. The best man wns Mr. Robert J. Power, of Boston, and the ushers were Messrs. T. B. Monk, J. J. Sullivan, J. D. O'Connell, Frank Doherty, A. B. Stewart, and John Shanahan. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party and guests repaired to the private dining room of the Empress Hotel, and after the happy couple received the congratulations of tlieir many friends, a delicious wedding breakfast was served. A long table across one end of the room, wliieh was a mass of beautiful flowers with the wedding cake forming a centrepiece, was set aside for the bridal party. The Empress orchestra was in attendance and rendered some charming selections and later in the day the room was cleared for dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Webb left on the 4.30 boot for Seattle eu route for New York, the bride travelling in navy blue broadcloth with a hat to match trimmed with French roses, nnd on their return they will tnke up their residence in this city. Mrs. Michael J. Carlin looked handsome in a gown of Copenhagen blue witli a white hat trimmed with roses and white lilac; while Mrs. Macdonald wore a very pretty mauve dress with black and white plumage. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McCurdy, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kent; Miss Kent in pale pink chiffonette, with large pink picture hat; Mrs. Hurry Pooley, in nn excessively smart white cloth 'coat and skirt with a small black hat with plume; Miss J. Stevenson; Miss Mason, iu grey satin; Mr. and Mrs. Furlonger; Mrs. Charles Wilson, in becoming grey velveteen costume; Mr. Frank Sehl; Mrs. Biggerstaff Wilson; Mrs. Gibson; Miss Gibson; Mrs. Dclvin; Miss Grace Monteith; Miss Isabelle Monteith; Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Monk, the latter in n very artistic blue snlin gown with hat to match; Mr. uud Mrs. Seymour Johnston; Miss Ward, in brown velveteen and large picture hat; Miss M. Newcombe; Miss Monteith, Miss B. Monteith; Mr. Morton Mason; Mr. Roger Monteith; Mr. W. B. Monteith; Mrs. Gordon Hunter; Mr. Buekston; Mr. Aubrey Kent; Mr. Stewart; Miss Stewart; Mrs. Webb; Mr. and Mrs. Slicridnn- Bickers, the latter in champagni colored costume and large black hat Mrs. H. Langton; Miss Anna Mi Quude; Mr. and Mrs. F. Jones; Mil Jones; Miss Mamie Fraser; Mrs. M Micking; Miss Bruce; Miss O'Brien Mr. J. J. Sullivan; Mr. and Mr O'Conell; Mr. F. Doherty; Mr. Jol Shanahan, and a great many othe too numerous to mention. CRICKET TEAMS TO MEET TH| AUSTRALIANS. A MEETING of the Pacific Nortl west cricketers wus held at ll offices of Bevan, Gore & Elliott Iff night to select teams to meet the AiJ traliun side at Oak Bay, Thursdol Friday and Saturday of next \voe| Club representatives present were: J. Peers, Vancouver; E. C. Carr-Hl ton, Cowichan; Q. M. S. RobertsJ Garrison; A. G. Tracey, Universi| Incogs; W. G. Campbell, Albion C; C. C. Tunnard, Oak Bay, and | W. Reeves, Victoria. The Viotoria team selected to mil the tourists on Thursday follows: | S. V. York, Victoria, captain; D. Grant, Albion; F. A. Sparks, UniviJ sity; J. W. D. York, Victoria; Askey, Garrison; E. W. Ismay, , hion; 11. Ackroyd, University; E. Ward, Albion; H. R. Orr, Oak Bal H. A. Spencer, Victoria; T. R. Leflj ard, Victoria; reserves, CrawfeJ Coates, Victoria; M. Coppinger, 0| Bay. Tho probable team for FriduJ game: F. J. Peers, Vancouver; G.T Peel, Vanoouver; J. Hearne, Vancil ver; J. Ivamy, Burarrd; J. Beechal Burred; A. Wilder, Vancouver; f Curgeuvon, Cowicahn; II. B. Hn wood, Cowichan; E. C. Brooke-Smil Cowichan; V. V. Murphy, Cowicha| R. A. Vaughan, Cowichan. The team to represent British (J liuubia on Saturday will be pick| at a meeting on Friday night. It Is better to bo lionized today thi to be en lionized next century.—Horn (lustlt. Man has his price, woman her flgif —and both of them aro uncertaln.- A. Browne. A.D. MALET & COMPANY 403-404 Central Building VICTORIA, B. C. BUY IN HILLSIDE ADDITION Inside the City Limits LOTS $1,000, $250 CASH. Phone 3235 Colwood Park Golf Links Subdivision NEXT TO THE NEW GOLF LINKS THIS subdivision is situated on the Goldstream Road, adjoining Colwood Station, and is the best-served suburb on the Island, having railway connection, electric light, power, phone and city water. It is also adjacent to the proposed Canadian North- ern Railway Station. The situation is ideal in every way both from the standpoint of a health resort und a sporting centre. Here you can enjoy all the facilities and conveniences that are to be liad in tlie city. THE LOTS ARE APPROXIMATELY 1-3 OF AN ACRE, ALL HIGH AND DRY, NICELY TREED, AND COMMAND A BEAUTIFUL VIEAV OF THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY AND THE OLYMPIC MOUNTAINS PRICES $500 UP ONE-FIFTH CASH; BALANCE EASY Autos Leave Office Daily at 10:30 and 4 o'clock Town & Country Realty A. TAYLOR 1242 Government Street _ fictoria, B.C., May 24,1913 THE WEEK Page Three Wfo- -ig At The Street Corner BY THE LOUNGER iu. .hbc-t^h- ^i_m=mi^. .64Egg=55gjy HUMMER has come nt last. We P have hnd bright days already this Tear, but it is only within the lnst eek that we hnve hnd warmer wea- icr accompanying Iho snme. Lnst nnday wns almost hot, and before I ad gono very far on my weekly walk found myself wishing that I hnd incited in one of those strnw huts hich are usually associated with the irly days of summer, I wrote re- ntly nbout the wonderful work hich hns been done at "Uplands," id lnst Sunday I mnde up my mind int I would take another look at it, lis time from the humble elevntion ! "Shank's mnre," nnd I found once ore, that to uppreeiate scenery and lprovcmonts one must be on foot. A alk round "Uplands" appears to be lite lho correct thing to do now- days, and with the car running right to the centre of Iho estate, it is not irprising thnt mnny people avail lemselves of the opportunity on uiidnys of seeing this beautiful sub- Jrbnn properly. And here I will pass li a little information which I found lnt for myself. When you get off the nr go down the rond towards tlie Jncht Club nntl then bear to the left Is though you meant to go round the ■ny. Just beyond a big stone house Tliic-li is iu building there is n rustic lence surrounding a mosl picturesque littngo ill a sylvan glnde. Here it is ■ossiblo |o obtain afternoon ten, and lioiigli, as I hnvo snid before, I nm lot an enthusiastic tea drinker, I ad- liit Hint on n hot afternoon nnd a walk a lillie afternoon tea is Ionderfully pleasant, especially wheu ikcu in conjunction with the glorious iew obtainable from the gnrden ;nts. !J Riding in a street car recently I I'titehed out ot Ihe window the strug- les of a lndy running to catch lhe' nine. I confess that I took a purely lispassionale interest in the incident, nd was frankly curious to see whe- her she would catch the car or not. ihe did not. Behind me rose n storm f feminine protest and sympathy. 'Poor thing," said one, "why ouldn't the man wait?" "She only ad a little way further to come," lid another, "1 should have thought e might have had the decency to stop little longer,'' and so on. Of course | ie "man" nnd "he" referred to ie conductor. I wondered to myself Ihat kind of time the average street pr would keep if women were eligible pr the position of conductors. And Jgain I mused to myself that the very tomon who were waxing so indignant |t the conductor's callous treatment ! the unpunctual lady were the ones Iho would be the first to complain if liey had been kept waiting at a street orner for a car. It sometimes seems ard to see a car fade away before ie gaze of a perspiring woman niggling along a street, and frnntic- lly waving her umbrella, but two lings must be remembered: first of 11, it is quite possible that she never mnaged to attract the attention of ie conductor, nnd secondly, that he as to keep his car on time to thc best f his ability. My experience has cen thnt conductors will strain out ie minutes ns long ns they dare, but liere is a limit beyond which even the liost piteous sight cannot detain |iem. (I am suffering from mixed emo- 10ns. I am glad to see that extensive Iterations are being made in the in- irior of thc post office. By advnnc- ig the dividing screen the over- ■amped officials will have more room Ii which to attend to their duties and ic public will not suffer. At the tme time I can hardly help feeling wry to see this work being done. It '.ems to foreshadow the further post- onement of that which we all so rgently desire, viz., a new post ofllce id one which will be not only worthy J the city in whicii it will be built, Jut also capable of accommodating |he business with which it will have ii cope. The post office hns for a long mo been sadly inndequnle to the .rowing needs of the city, nnd patch- tig it up will only slightly relieve the ■ressure without effecting nny very enl remedy. I could find it in my enrt to wish that a "militant" could e spared from London to set a bomb here it would do so much good, but had belter sny no more lest I be •rested ond charged with inciting to Irimc. About this time of the yenr 1 usually put in a plea for Ihe dogs. It is perhaps a little early yet to beg the storekeepers in town to set drinking troughs outside their entrances, but spring hns been so lnle this yenr that we are liable to find ourselves in the midst of summer before we realize it. Victoria is a charming city, and we hnve a superb climate, but we must admit Ihnl we have a very fair share of wind and a lol of dust. This is a combination wliieh in hot weather makes lifo rather a misery for dogs, und they have often (old me how much lhey appreciate the consideration whieli some shopkeepers display in keeping a well-filled trough of water on tho street. I believe I nm right in saying Ihat the S.P.C.A. provides a certain number of Ihese, but the dogs would fare badly if they had to depend on this limited number. Supplying dogs with water is a little net of charity which costs practically nothing, but menus a wholo hit, and I hope Hint Ihe principal streets of Hie city will show a goodly row of I roughs this coming season. People should remember that there are no pools or streams or other natural sources of supply where a dog may quench his thirst -when onco he has been brought dowu (own. nud many people bring their dogs along without warning them lo take a drink first. .': By the same loken, although I say above Hint wo hnve n great deni of dust, I am inclined lo bclievo Ihat ihis year we are going In have much less than usual, t have noticed so many of Iho roads on the outskirts which hnve been (rented with oil, nnd lhey seem to bo in excellent shape. It will indeed bo n blessing if this stnte of nffnirs continues. Two things hnve been perennial nuisances in Victoria —dust nnd flies. The world-wide campaign waged lnst year certainly resulted in a great reduction in the number of the latter, and if thc oil treatment lays tho former, we shall indeed hnve a Paradise in whicii to reside this yenr, especially ns we are to have all tho water we want. So far the slogan of "Swat that Fly" has' not been raised with thnt clamorous insistence whicii was such a feature of every newspaper last May, but I trust I tint householders on that account will not relax tlieir work of destruction. Though Victoria has changed vastly within tho past two years I still find traces of the old apathetic spirit about, and moro especially with reference to the forthcoming Carnival, which is to be held here in August. So many men stop and ask me about this carnival and express a doubt as to whether it will bo a success. There seems to be a whole lot of people who do not realize that the success of lhe fete will depend very largely on the enthusiasm whieh the individual citizen puts into it. Nothing will ever be a success in any city if a section of the population is content to stand on one side, to watch the efforts of a minority, nnd pass slighting remarks on the capacity of the latter to "make good." Too mnny men nre inclined to look nt the cnrnivnl with a detached mind, as thought it were going lo tnke placo in some other town. It is obvious Hint Ihis is not the spirit which should obtain nmongst nny section of lho citizens. All cannot help in the snme way. Some can work; others give money. Some can give largely; others can contribute a mite. All, however, can give that assistance which comes from "boosting" and not "knocking," ond all can help to advertise the event nmongst their friends outside the city, either in their per- sonnl letters, or by despntching some of the postenrds which the Citizens' Committee hnve hnd printed. % In view of the fnct thnt un agitation, if not something more serious, is on foot in the Old Country to abolish tho time-honoured queue nt the theatre door, it is not a little interesting to see that one Victorian has had a word to sny on a similar matter here. I refer to a letter whicii nppenred in lnst Satin-day's Times, and instanced tho crowding outside tho Empress Theatre on Government Street before the second show slnrts. Tlio writer complnined Hint in Ihe crush tn get in, it, wns hardly possible for those inside In get out. I beg leave to dispute tliis. I am an hnbitunl frequenter of the Empress,-and I have never yet seen anyone struggle to get in before the whole of the first house hns left. I have often been surprised at the excellent management whicii has maintained a lane for the outgoing stream to pass through the ranks of lhe waiting crowd, nnd though I do not dispute the instance quoted, of a child being nearly crushed, I am sure thut it was an isolated one. It is, however, an interesting commentary on the growth of Victorin that one should be found to remark on the crowd ouside our vaudeville house as being a nuisance. Time wns, and not so very long ago, when the crowd might have extended right across the street for all lhe inconvenience it would have afforded lhe citizens. It is also odd to notice how quickly tlie cry of "Down with Ihe Queue" should have crossed nn ocean nnd n continent lo find an echo iu Ihis Western outpuost of Empire. For my part J. like a queue, as 1 like a crowd. It is nn excellent place in which lo practise my profession nf a C^i ru<*j&<r. A Notable Arrival in Victoria The Mighty Michigan 40 PRICE $2,500 F.O.B. Victoria Electric Starter and Lighting System; Four-speed and Reverse Transmission; Oversize Tires, Non-skid, on Demountable and Quick Detachable Rims, -with extra Rim afid Tire; extra wide, easy riding Springs; Seats are fitted with fourteen-inch Turkish Cushions; a combination not to he seen in any other car at the price. There are, in fact, THIRTY-SEVEN POINTS in which this car excels and we shall be glad to give you them if you will call, phone or write. Demonstrations by, arrangement. ARMSTRONG GARAGE CORNER OF GORDON AND COURTENAY STREETS PHONE 3791 correspondence the mob and the military Tho Week accepts no responsibility foi* tlio views expressed by its correspondents. Oommunlcn- tions will bo inserted whether signed by tho real nitmo of the writer or a nom do plume, but the writer's name nnd address must bo given to tbo Editor as an evidence of bona tides. In no case will it bo divulged without consent. Navy League Programme Crofton, May 14, 1913. The Editor of The Week. Dear Sir;—In your issue of the Kith inst you did me llie compliment of devoting some remarks to ray letter on the above subject. Permit me to say that these remnrks seem to miss the point of my previous letter in saying "The statement (Navy League policy) only deals with Mr. Borden's policy as far as it is announced and is careful to put in express terms ils reservation in respect of the permanent policy." Surely this is a contradiction in terms because in its reservation it demands that a Fleet Unit shall be a sine qua non of the Permanent Policy. Nor is it stated that a Fleet Unit is an ultimate object. I hnve not met anybody who has not read the manifesto as moaning the Fleet Unit to be an immediate object. Whatever turns out to be the Government's ultimato object the crucial policy at this moment would seem to be the ono leading up to that and covering the intermediate-time. We have in the last year acquired a mass of new information and experience, notably in trying to man our own ships and from Mr. Borden's visit to England—may it not be that the call for a Fleet Unit of a year ago needs revision? The answer as to what the First Lord of the Admiralty meant when he urged the Dominions to "police their own seas" seems to mc to have been given by himself as quoted in my previous letter, when he suggested the Imperial Squadron nnd its uses ns a beginning in policing. Here lies the kernel of the whole matter—Great Britain can no longer alone police all the seas for the Empire. We hnve to choose (1) whether we will police ours as individual Dominions, each with its own Fleet Unit whenever that may come into being; or (2) by some form of united action as an Empire, beginning from now on—one King, one Imperial Fleet, one Flag. The last choice solves all the worst difficulties, tides over the time of our development as a nation and provides the maximum of power. The Empire's Fleet would then be as much Canadian in proportion to her size, as Great Britain's—and when as I believe, in a short time as the lives of nations go, Canada's population hns become larger than Great Britain's, her proud share of that Fleet and of the building of its ships, etc., will also preponderate. The letter on "Anti-Militarism," signed John Pickenshovel, immediately following my previous one, shows I think the truth of my remarks as to the amount of educative work awaiting those members of the Navy League who are so busy in policy building! I thank you for the very courteous iinture of your criticism. G. E. BARNES, Major. The following excellent bit of plain speaking is taken from "Irish Life" of Hie 28th inst., and is worthy of the careful perusal of certain "anti-militarist" bodies on this side of Hie Atlantic:— "Whatever else he may do during liis term of oflice, Colonel Seeley will ever be gratefully remembered by lhe present genraliou of soldiers as the lirst Secretary of State for War for over a century to increase the line officer's pay. The deed is Ihe more remarkable in Hint the money hns been wrung frum n Chancellor of lhe Exchequer notorious for his prodigality where any Socialist "reform" is concerned, and for his parsimony over any mntter affecting Ihe services. It was very evident Hint lhe Labor members of parliament were dead ngninst the proposal, and Ihere can be no doubt that tlieir opposition would have tnken on a more active form had not the promotion of "rankers" formed nn integral pnrt of lhe scheme. This parly hns ever been notorious for ils hatred of the army, nnd lhe rea- son is not fnr to seek—in limes of grave industrial unrest Hie army is all that stands between the country and thc terrorism of mob law, or, to use a plainer term, political blackmail. Another explanation is Ihe Labour members' profound ignorance of officers as a clnss. It was one of Iheir numbers, then a ranting demagogue, now a saner man, and n Cabinet Minister to boot, who described officers as "gilded popinjays," to the delight of the great unwashed whom he wns addressing. He hns tlie reputation of being an honest man—il would bc interesting to hear his honest opinion of officers, now Hint lie hns had tho opportunity of coming in contact with some of them." Hi A Watcher of Life, by Harry Tighe. (Ouseley; lis.) Onlookers see proverbially most of the game, but let it be said at once that the onlooker of this carefully written novel is distinctly useful in bringing together the two most valuable life-threads in its pages. The bunk shows keen observation of men and things, and tlie heroine is unusually well studied. The Bartenstein Case, by J. S. Fletcher. (John Long; 6s.) An unflagging detective story, in wliieh a Spanish sword-stick is a conspicuous property, and an nnusual amateur detective plays an important original character in the person of the pnrt. There is, too, a distinctive old dealer known as "Grandfather Punctuality.'' BOOK NOTES -$ Of. * The Everlasting Search, by Cecil Duncan Jones. (Chatto & Windns; 6s.) A novel of modern English society, written with n good deal of aplomb, nnd giving, nfter its fashion, an interesting enough comment on the everlasting search which has its origin in the wnnt of the human heart. 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Stevenson & Company, of Victoria, in their monthly review state that "following the passing of the quarterly dividend on British Columbia Copper last month the board of directors issued the following statement: 'The net earnings of the company, aftor charging off nil ordinary development work'on their proprietary mine for thu calendar year ended December 31st, 1912, were $425,985. During the your the compnny pnid ou account of new properties nnd in tlieir exploration and development $229,489. The conipuny lins ulso under option numerous properties upon which payments are to be made during the current fiscal yenr nnd the board deems it best to use the available net revenue for the purpose of supplementing tlie company's ore reserves, and therefore considers it, advisable to defer distribution to shareholders for the present.' The annual meeting of the company was held on the 3rd inst., at winch the company business for the year was fully covered. "Tbo second annua] report of the Canadian Northern Pacific Fisheries, Limited, will make rather unsatisfactory reading for the shareholders. The statement shows a deficit for the year of $(i3,- 655.81 after payment of debenture interest. This result, according to the report, is attributable to tlie diminished catch of whales and the lower prices obtained for the oil and other products of the company. The small catch of whales was apparently due to the very adverse weather conditions prevailing, and better results are looked for this year. "Current prices for Granby remain practically unchanged from those of lnst month, fluctuations being dependent more or less on the price of the metal and the movement of the general market. The company has declared tlio regular quarterly dividend of V/2 per cent, payable June 2nd next. ' The annual meeting of the Lucky Jim Zinc Mines, Limited, was held at Kaslo, B. C, on May lst, at which meeting the usual balance sheet and financial statement wns submitted and other business transacted. "Considerable progress, it is reported, bus been made on the work undertaken by the Portland Canal Tunnels Company, Limited, and as tllis undertaking has a great bearing 011 tlie future of the Portland camp in general, further progress will be watched witb interest." THE amount of cupitul required to cd breeders, which, a few weeks later, finance a ranch containing even produced five whelps wliieh were sold three or four pairs of foxes involves for $20,000 in August, 1912. By Sop- Iho organization of companies or ex- tember 1st, when the deliveries of tensive partnerships among people stock began, the price wns $8,000 n whose experience nnd local ion nre pair for pups and a month later, $1.1,- stiitahle for fox ranching. In the 000. By December, 1912, $12,000 autumn of 1912, at least $.">0,000 was and $13,000 was the ruling price, with required to build, equip, nud slock a few sales. Old proved breeders of ranch in Prince Edward Island with good quality were valued during the five pnirs of first-class slock. Many hist months of .1.912 nt from $18,000 ranches hnve been equipped for less lo $.'15,000 a pair, money, but either chenper wild or It can thus be readily understood unselectcd slock from Newfoundland how highly speculative fox trading is or elsewhere wns purchased, or options at the present time, states Mr. J. had been taken nt an earlier date on Walter Jones in the report on Pur- pups for delivery nt Hint time. Panning issued by llic Commission of Because of llic keen demand for Conservation, 'i'he tendency towards breeding stock, it has been customary inflation is encouraged and fostered to sell options for future delivery, by many of the older breeders. Tlieir Usually thc options nre taken on thc optimism is accounted for by the fact unborn pups, and 10 per cent of the Hint lhey hnve become wealthy in the price agreed upon is pnid when the Inst three years, whereas six or elgat options are tnken. Time of delivery yenrs ngo, some of them possessed is mnde the essence of the contract, only mortgaged farms and a few nnd, if the rancher hns nol ns mnny foxes. All but three or four have pups as lie hns sold options for, the made their fortunes by selling brecd- ordei's nre filled consecutively; i.e., the ing slock, and, with the exception of earliest orders are filled lirst. In ease possibly, $200,000, obtained for pells, delivery cannot be mado, the agree- all of Ihe million or more dollars re- nicnl provides that lhe deposit must reived by ranchers has been mnde in bo returned with (I per cent interest Ihis wny. per annum. In 1912, options were The present system of buying for sold on more pups than could be de- future delivery is another indicntion livered because of the unusually small of lhe optimism of investors. In De- number of pups. At the present time vember, 1912, mnny of thc unborn (December, 1912), ninny options on pups of 1913 were purchased nnd 1913 stock nt nn uverage price of partly pnid for, delivery to he mnde about $1.0,000 per pair huve heen sold, in tho first week of September, 1913. As large ranchers carefully number The difference between purchasing the options, the holder of the first futures in foxes and gambling in option has lhe best chance of securing futures in May wheat or October cot' the choice of pups when the deliveries ton is more apparent thnn rent, nre made. $_. All over North America, wherever \ NOTEWORTHY feature is the the common red fox is found, ngree- *C\ wuy in which banks in Cnnnda ments are being constantly mnde with have expanded in all directions in nn lumbermen, miners, missionaries, fnr almost unprecedented manner during traders, trappers, government officials the last few years. Owing to the and others for future delivery of wild rapid development of the country, animals captured in their respective nnd the large capital investments districts. Tho supply of fur, how- which have been mnde there, a splcn- cver, will not he appreciably diminish- did opportunity wns given for banked by the enpture of wild fur-bearers ing enterprise, nnd this hns been very alive, fully availed of, ns can be seen by the In 1911 nnd 1912 nll available foxes returns published. The number of were sold for breeders. The first new branches whieh hnve been estab- gonernl sales wcre made in 1910 nt lished in all directions is certainly reprices not fnr nbove the fur-vnlue, ninrkablo, nnd probably many of these viz., about $3,000 to $4,000 a pair. Tn new bunks very quickly justify them- 1911 tho price rose to $!>,000 n pair, selves. Tt is not altogether surpris- and about littering time in 1912, one ing, comments tho London Financial pair wns sold for $20,000. This, how- News, however, to henr from some in- over was for a pair of excellent prov- (Inentinl quarters thnt mnny pnrts of The Flathead Valley is a household word in the Western States of Montana, Idaho and Washington. It is synonymous with fertility and profit- nhle agriculture. In this great vnlley thousands of people have developed successful farms soutli of the In- ernutionn! Boundary Line, and there is not a single agricultural district in the West which has higher claims to recognition as a developed farming country. The character of the Flathead Valley north of the International Boundary lane, has hitherto borne a different complexion. It has attained world-wide fame by reason of its deposits of eoal nud oil und lo a lesser degree on account of its beautiful virgin forests. It is now coming to the front as an agricultural Ihe Dominion are being more than country. lis future is determined by adequately catered for in this respect, the extent of its rich flat loamy soil und possibly uo harm will be done and the considerable area of lightly should the pace be slackened for a limbered land whicii it offers to the time. Anyway, the fact remains that choice of the settler, some of the Canadian institutions are The Flathead Valley is drained by not quite so active in creating new the Flathead River, wiiieh has numer- liiiks as they were a year or two ago. ous tributaries, nnd nlong nll of these It is, naturally, very desirable, before (here is a fringe of vnluable land, branching out, that banks should which in the main valley of the Flat- thoroughly satisfy themselves of the head stretches out to several iniles in need of additional banking facilities wic1tli. This land is all the more val- in the locality it is proposed to favor; ,mble because the area of cultivable otherwise unhealthy competition is land ;n British Columbia is so small, established, often leading to the un- ft is nlso further enhanced by the dertnking of undesirable business, fact that the world-famous coal mines There must be a time in the history 0f the Crow's Nest Pass, and ad,ja- of all countries when a pause is de- eent sections are nearby, and the sirable in the expansion policy. Un- populous towns that have sprung up doubtedly many openings exist, and to accommodate this industry furnish will continue to present themselves, „ ,*eady market for the produce of more particularly in a great, growing the Flathead Valley, country such ns Canada; but it is it will be only a short time until very necessary for any undue multi- ||,c „il deposits of the Flathead are plication of branches to be prevented, developed to tlie marketing stage, it muy be recollected that in England nud the same is true of the coal de- itself many complaints were heard re- posits, which have only begun to at- specting the severity of banking com- tract attention. Within a few years petition some ten years ago, when ||,el.e wjH i,c large operating coal new branches were being opened at a mjnos and oil gushers in the Flathead grent rate, especially in the London whioh in themselves will create local suburban districts. A much more towns „ml „ locai market for farm careful policy has heen put into opera- produce. tion in the last few years. Transportation facilities are as- # sured by the chartered railway of HE first crop report issued by the lhe Corbin interests, and when nil Canadian Northern railroad conditions are taken into considera- shows that along the main line from tion it will be realized that no locn- 00 lo 80 per cent of the seeding is tion in Western Canada offers better done, and many districts report the facilities for profitable investment wheat all in. than lhe purchuse of land in the in Morris and Carman subdivisions Flathead Valley at the present time. a superabundance of moisture has caused delay, and only from 25 to Surveyors' Instruments and Draw- 35 per cent of the wheat is in the ing Office SupplieB. Electric Blue ground, but present conditions are Print & Map Company, 214 Central favorable and rapid progress is being Building. Phone 1534. THE Cm BUILDING PERMITS MAY 7 H .E. Calwell—Cormorant Street—Oarage $ 2.00 M. Haynes—Robertson Street—Dwelling 1,100 Anthony Knowles—1729 Fourth Street—Dwelling 1,200 Mabel Mathews—Wellingston Street—Dwelling 3,500 C. Brown—Cedar Hill Boad—Dwelling 3,200 MAY 8 A. J. Woodward—Fairfield Eoad—Greenhouse 1,500 H. M. Parker—Basil Street—DweUing 2,500 Wm. Jones—Sumas—Dwelling 1,800 Miss Reid—Oraigdarrach Road—Rooming House 15,000 MAY 9 Wm. McFarland—Steward—Dwelling 6,000 Wm. McFarland—Stannard—Stable 500 F. Brooke—Morley—Dwelling 800 J. Lemon—Blanchard Street—Garage 250 Columbia Catering Company—Yates Street—Alterations 200 MAY 12 L. Dickenson—1251 Johnson Street—Garage 150 Geo. Hancock—Forbes Street—Dwelling 2,400 A. Dawson—St. Andrew's Street—Garage 100 Moore & Whittington—Scott Street—Dwelling 2,000 H. E. Maddock—Hilda and Linden—Apartment House 18,000 S. Greenwood—Harbinger Street—Sleeping Porch 300 Bungalow Construction Co., Ltd.—Durban Street—DweUing 2,800 A. 0. Gordon—Alpha Street—DweUing 2,000 M. Whiteman—St. Charles Street—Dwelling 3,500 V. Burgess—WoodlandB—DweUing 3,600 MAY 13 G. Neilsn—King's Road—Store 600 Hannah Constable—Lane Street—Dwelling 1,000 John" Haggerty—Manor Street—DweUing 10,000 James Ologgey—Oxford Street—DweUing 3,000 MAY 14 Anna Grimm—Wilmer and Cowan Streets—Stable 200 0. R. Brown—Blanchard Street—Alterations 415 W. B. Revercomb—Lee Street—Dwelling 6,000 H Russell—Robertson Street—DweUing 3,000 MAY 15 Victoria Botanic Bev. Co.—Cedar Hill Road—Dwelling 2,300 R. H. Harrison-Prior Street—DweUing 2,600 F. W. Jones—Rockland Avenue—Garage 300 MAY 16 McPherson & Fullerton Bros.—Broad and View Streets—Addition 4,000 J. Leeming—Myrtle Street—DwelUng 750 Capital City Building Invest.—Tolmie Avenue—Store 3,000 Mary Purdy and Annie Craig—Alder Street—Temporary DwelUng 200 MAY 19 R. Randall—Craigflower Road—Stores and Apartments 5,000 P. J. Johnson—1424 Point Street—Garage 150 0. H. Harrison—612 Cecilia Street—DweUing 2,700 MAY 20 H. F. 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IVietoria, B.C., May 24,1913 THE WEEK Page Fire CHARACTER BY HANDWRITING WU mirth. This turn and tlie one immediately preceding which introduces Jimmy Britt, ex-pugilist, as a raconteur arc llie best of this week's offerings at the local house. It had heen hoped that the famous Edison Talking Pictures would have been on view for the beginning of the holidays but unfortunately there was some mischance whicii has delayed their arrival for a week. Next Monday lhey are expected. It is seldom that such an outrageously poor.playlet is performed in public ns "The Test," which is featured by Anges Lee & Co. The curtain falls leaving tho audience in doubt as to whether the play is worse than the acting, or vice verso. The remaining items on the program are fairly np to the average. CYCLING* turns in vaudeville are always popular and the exhibition given during the early part of lhe week at the Crystal Thentre on Broad Street by "The Great Rener- ba" was no exception to the rule. This performer, despite the circumscribed area of the stage, managed to introduce a series of thrilling feats mi liis wheel which were enthusiastically applauded. "In the Dnys of War," was the title of one of the hest military pictures that has ever visited Victoria and was a high-class ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Vat he production. In spite of increasing competition the Crystal more MISS MAUDE ADAMS lhan holds its own as tlle popuiar pjc. Appearing in "Peter Pan," at the Victoria Theatre on Wed- ture house of Ihe city. nesday, M ay 28th .H. M, Hamilton & Co., 644 Oormor- AUDE ADAMS is coming to the interest with which they liuve swept ant Street, specialists in plumbing, city and with her will be this country. The King of England Phone 4055. ?eter Pan." Accompanying Peter recently commanded a performance ere are going to he fairies, Indians, at Buckingham Palace, and Emperor rible pirates and the most feroci- William of Germany is reported to s animals that ever came out of the have been an interested spectator at agination of a whimsical humorist a performance that was giveu for his io hnd onco been a renl boy him- especinl benefit and that of his family. |lf. For the poor, benighted one, if The hest proof that there is no pos- ,ch a one exists, "Peter Pan" is ing or nature-faking in these films, of the unravel lings from the seems to be found in the fact that inn of .1. JI. Barrie, the Scotch Rainey stands sponser for everything nmalist, and a piny that Maude that is depicted iu them. He is a mil- jams with her infinite charm and lionnire several times over, and those ill has succeeded iu making won- who know him intimately claim that rfully popular iu tliis country. Eng- he would not allow his name to be nd has been applauding thc play for used if the incidents had not happen- ars and now Germany has taken to ed exactly as disclosed by these films, tolling its poetry and whimsicality. It is said tliat the pictures were taken iss Adams is to be seen in the work for scientific purposes only. Rniney Victoria Theatre on Wednes- hnd no idea of exhibiting them before ly, Mny 28th, and there arc no signs llie public, and it, was more by acoi- untiiig thnt. thc precocious young- dent than anything else that he gained r who wouldn't grow up will be uuy idea of their commercial value, ry welcome. rli Tho return of Peter is sure to \ PLAY that, is above tlie average lease any number of young people **■ in dramatic dialogue and inci- id a whole lot of other people who dents will be the offering by the Wil- e not so deucedly young. The selfish Hams Players the coming week. The uth who nhvnys wanted to have fun fact that it was written by the noted d be just a boy has a warm place author Hall Caine, and dramatized by the hearts of many. So has Wendy, him and the English actor Wilson !io wns a little mother to the Band Barrett, puts it above the plane of or- Lost Boys, and Michael, John, Nibs, dinary dramas, and accounts for its nrly and the twins. One must not wonderful success in England as well rget the crocodile that swallowed as the United States. Tliis, will be c alarm clock, the ticking of which the first time that it has been pre- ,ve notice of his approach, the giant sented at popular prices, and the an- trioh and the pack wolves which nouncemeiit that such a play can be (ere frightened off by the children given at those prices, speaks well for joking nt them between their legs. ihe enterprise of the management. Those people who do not believe in "The Manxman" calls for artistic iries hnd better keep away from the acting nnd staging, and this it will eatre for Peter Pan will get them receive at the Princess. Tlie story they do not watch out. Charles has for its control figures Kate Crcc- oh.nnii has made a new and ela- gan and Pete Quillian, the first a farm- rate production of the play, which er's daughter who has been betrothed in flve acts. The company sui A.B.C.—You are not aggressive, neither are you conceited. Well read, with u sense of humour, I suspect you arc at tlie same time a hit of a bigot in many matters. Although not a business man more given to literary pursuits than commerce, you havc had a mathematical training, and you nre logical in thought nnd deed. You fancy yourself as a diplomatist, not without reason. I judge your temperament to be pessimistic on the whole, nnd you are inclined to be harsh aud sometimes unjust, herein you lack consistency and show a weakness (if character unsuspected by many. I. note affection, moderation, fair energy, some ambition. Poetic sense is developed and you are evidently a person of culture, your energy although good is not unlimited. —TAU. Victoria Theatre Three Nights Commencing Thursday, May 29th. Saturday Matinee at 2.30 p.m. Return by Popular Demand Paul J, Rainey's "AFRICAN HUNT" All the Rage of London. Fun I Excitement! Education! Prices 25c and 50c All Seats Reserved. Seats on Sale May 27th The literary craving ls too often, alas, liuiiKer.—Walter Pulitzer. Victoria Theatre Wednesday, May 28th At 8:00 p.m. Charles Frohman Presents MAUDE ADAMS In Her Most Famous Success "PETER PAN" By J.M.Barrie, Author of "The Little Minister." Prices - 50c to $2.50. Seats on Sale May 26th. Victoria Theatre Wednesday, Mav 21 Delia Clarke's Comedy, "INTRODUCE ME" Prices 50c, $1.50. WEEK COMMENCING MAY 26. Edison Talking Pictures and i. full line of vaudeville attractions Princess Theatre Week Commencing May 26 "THE MANXMAN" By Hall Caine and Wilson Barrett The Crystal Theatre Broad Street Tlie Largest, Best Furnished and Most Comfortable Vaudeville and Picture Theatre in tlie City. Two Acts of Vaudeville, changing Mondays and Thursdays. Four Reels of First. Run Pictures, changing Monday, Wednesday and Fridny. The Best Music—three-piece Orchestra in the City. The biggest Fan on the Const, removing 37,000 cubic feet of nir every fivc minutes, insuring you fresh and cool nir. Hours: Pictures from 1.30 to 5.30 and (1.3(1 to 11.00 Vaudeville, 3.00 to 4.00 and 7.00 to 11.00. by her parents to Pete Quillian. While he is gone to Soutli Africa in search of fortune, Kate falls in love witli Phillip Christian, the Deemster. It is rumored that Pete is killed, but he afterwards returns, and Kate though she docs not love him consents to the |iul J. Rniney African Hunt Pictures marriage. The complications that arise from her love for Phillip, and liiniling Miss Adams is a strong nnd pll balanced one. OR three dnys, beginning next Thursday afternoon, May 29th, |anager Denham has booked the afterwards her remorse at her disloyalty to Pete, make an intensely thrilling play, and tliat it will be given capable acting no one will doubt. Miss Pnge is cast for Kate, a strong emotional role. Mr. Belasco has just the personality for Pete Quillian. Mr. Frank Burke, the new member of the is cast for Phillip Christian, iuo ___ remainder of the |blic, particularly out here on the 'lllV0 n'1 good acting parts. "■"■"■■I lje r a return engagement nt the Vic- |ria Theatre. These remarkable pic- res of wild animal life in Darkest rica have already played an engage- int in Victoria to perhaps the larg- |t business that has been recorded ally for a motion picture cxhibi- |m. However, this success is said be but a repetition of their extra- dinary vogue in all the large cities company, is thc United Stntes and Canada. The alul 'ho remainder of the company ' all good acting parts. It will •ast,' lias evinced the greatest inter- uc staS»& with the same care and tin Rainey's hig gnme exploits, nnd skiu I*1'1'* «u P'«ys receive at thc ' went engagements in Los An- Princess, nud on account of its won- ■>l(*s and San Francisco, which were derlul reputation, should demand at- ^^_ third visits to these cities within a. tention. "The Manxman" will run _Bnr, are said to havo shown no di- n11 waeki with Wednesday and Saturation in interest. ,,ay matinees. But from nll reports, llie success of SK o Rniney pictures is not confined to TV/T OST people like a good laugh at is country alone. They are now be- i-VJ. absurd nonsense and to such g exhibited in London, Paris nnd the last turn nt Iho Empre |orlin, nnd tlieir popularity in each Ihis week will appeal. these European cities is said to bc & Co. supplement a good ju lliialled only by the enthusiasm and with delicious fooleries which compel theatre fho Wheelers aot A BARGAIN The Most Beautiful Homesite in Victoria District Block of Four Lots Off Quadra Street. Selected Fruit Trees BARGAIN No. 2 SPLENDID BUSINESS PROPERTY ON GOVERNMENT STREET FORTY-ONE FEET AT $300 PER FRONT FOOT. 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He likes to look for passably good book, than il is to llie good in tilings, rather than for criticise even a masterpiece. Any the had. Therefore, he starts in the fool cnu criticise; I remember with minor, but modulates quickly; and his undying shame Hint I once snid I Hut is a relief and a pleasure to him thought Shakespeare greatly over- ami to us, not a whetting of the WILLIAM BLAXEMOSE L. KcLBOD OOOLD A. L. HULLS* L. ». If CDOBALD .President and Editor Seoretary .Advertielag Manager Advertising Agent rated. I was about nineteen at llie lime, I think. What ail ass a boy of nineteen can he, to the eyes of forty! Nevertheless, criticism there must he. Jt is right for each of us to express our opinion, and it is a moral duty to express our honest, individual opinion, whether it agrees with lhe popular verdict or not. Of course, we must try nnt to be ill-natured. AVe unreality must say honestly how we think and note of knife, foreboding Satanic pleasure in butchery on llie nne side, and pain al sight of vivisection on the other. "The hooks," says this man, "may lie rather religious and rather unreal in tlieir drnwing of lhe mule characters. Hnl the religiousness is not of llie dogmatic variety, and is entirely good and wholesome. And, as to tho if tlie men, I like it. The femininity throughout the eased vision—an indication of our own degeneracy. Mrs. Barclay is the wife of an Anglican clergyman, and they live a quiet life in a South of England village; the authoress spends much of her time in the vicarage garden, where, indeed, she does a great deal of her writing, nt least during the summer. No one will grudge her the success thut has come to her, for her position and nature will ensure that the results will extend in many philanthropic directions among those who are in need. H. M. Hamilton & Oo., plumbers] 641 Cormorant St.; jobbing promptlj attended to. Prices reasonable] Phone 4055. Those critics who say that money will do anything may well be suspected ol doing anything for money.—Bdwarcf Luuterbach, Humanizing Influences BY BOHEMIAN feel, for it is through the action and hooks is nn lidded charm to ine. Prom reaction of our minds—the play of n womnn writer we dn nnt wnnt rough conflicting ideas—thut progress is hewn, ugly passions, such as would achieved; but we must say il with due lie the truth nbout us. We want to regard to the feelings of other human see our besl self, our self as a good beings, who are no doubt doing tlieir womnn thinks we are, and as we our- hest, just as much as we arc, and selves often wish we were. Tliis gives whose work, moreover, mny be pleas- us help to reach nearer our ideal. We ure giving and beneficial to others, wnnt to live up to our reputation,—to he, really, whnt we are thought to be. We feel Ihnl it would he a caddish thing lo hurt Womnn by falling below —and letting her see Hint we full below—the level ou which she places True representation gives us lit- eveu if it does not happen to suit our own particular palate. And there is WE live iu an nge in which ters not in what school the driver always the terrible possibility that the altruism, toleration, fraternal- graduated, he hns to get down on his fault is in ourselves. No man is a ism and even brotherly love are knees or on his buck in the oust and hero lo his valet, it is said; but it is preached at every corner. We live in work away like a Trojan until the not because (lie hero is not a hero, a country in whicii all these things defect is remedied. The only alter- but because the valel is a valet. When tie or no moral inspiration; idealised are regarded with perhaps greater native is to walk home, and when yon we condemn bonks, there is always a representations like Mrs. Barclay's veneration than in the Old Land. Pos- are twenty or thirty miles away that possibility thai we are condemning are a continual spur to the best that sihly the absence of class distinction is no joke, especially if "the Missis to a marked degree tends to an all- and family are nlong." round amiability, for when Jack is as Bul 1 think the greatest service good as Ins master it is obviously ab- %vIiioli the motor car has rendered to surd to assume airs or put on "side." the community is to thaw out frosty And above all be il snid that in a lmtures and to introduce a delightful democratic country all such things "Camaraderie" wliieh makes every would he out of place. motorist willing to help every other Among lhe many influences which motorist in case of difficulty. On have tended to foster this laudable Saturday last I saw a wealthy printer development I would venture to name aud publisher, an ex-banker, the sec- one which is popularly supposed to retary of a trust company, two ex- have worked in the opposite direction, Government officials and two nonde- und to have promoted more ill-feeling script journalists all seeking to outvie aud lack of harmony among men each other in their efforts to repair a than any invention ancient or mod- punctured tire. What else hut the era, human or fiendish. When it first love of automobiling could have fur- made its appearance it wns dubbed nished nny object of common interest lhe "devil-waggon," because n wns lo such nn assorted crowd? supposed to put in nn appearance on But s0 it is wherever an nutonio- the horizon with two gleaming balls of biiist gets into trouble h(, may _,ely light winch the vivid imagination of ,lpon it that roulld the Mxt tum wiu the yokel translated into eyes; two eome a brother automobilist swinging flapping dash-boards which he swore his carj all anxiety to he|p him wcre wings, and u disappearing red . . „ , ■ ..,,. . ,, , 11 I kuow of another little incident light which he would have taken un onth on being a tale. If nny lingering doubt remained in his mind certainty wns clinched by the sulphurous strenmer whicli trailed far behind the hind-light nnd carried absolute con- vinction to the untutored mind. In those days tlie approach of the whicii occurred on Saturday, which certainly goes a long way to help out my argument. A Cabinet Minister passed an unknown automobilist whose engine had '' bucked "and positively refused to budge. Although they had never met before, the accident was a sufficient introduction and. "devil-waggon" was the signal for Uie Minister politely informed his scuttcring in every direction and men new found acquaintance that he was nnd women becnine like so mnny hens. sw,.y he ,md to g0 a few mi,e_ to fl|1 As the "devil-waggon" passed they nn engagement, but he Would assured- would, from their more or less safe ly c0|ue ,)ack and help to f]x the ca_._ vnntnge-point, hurl imprecations and aml he caIM baek in lcS3 tlmn baIf. threats nt the occupants, aud not un- an.),om.. mA |lis superior knowledge til Hodge hnd learned lo drive his of meohanics enabled him to send his MRS. FLORENOE BARCLAY waggon of liny in the middle of the rond nnd ellectunlly dispute the right of way with the automobilist did he once more assert his authority and assume liis rightful position as "Lord of the Country Lanes." our betters, and showing up our own is iu us. And the stories are interest- perceive greatness. However, I cannot say lint I. per* to go on to the finish. The tremendous snle of llie hooks is proof of this. And, hy the way, this large sale of so sound and wholesome yet not 'goody' liter- friend on his wny rejoicing. But it must not be thought that the courtesies of automobilists do not ex- baseness—advertising our inability lo ing as stories, compelling the reader tend outside Iheir own circle. See the care and even anxiety with wliieh ono will approach a street crossing sonally, have nny doubt on this point Thnt age is passing, although it 1ms and if a pedestrian or a vehicle, to as regards Mrs. Barclay. She is not not yet passed. But meanwhile, the say nothing of another ear, is cross- a grent artist, and will never be con- great work of education is going on ing, it is literally a case of "After sidered one. But there are two ways ••t"rei strikes me as one of the most and today the motor car is the great- you, my dear Alphonse." Often times of looking nt her work. Let me em- hopeful things about modern life. It est humanizer of all mechanical in- both will pull up and it is only after body them in two pseudo-quotations, indicates a large and strong spirit of volitions of Ihis or any other age. It „ prolonged exchange of courtesies ns if two different persons were „.„„,, •„ ,,,„ . ° ,. nt. Hl„ h„. „...tmi levels distinctions; in fact, the vnst thnt either will proceed on his way. criticising. " .' P ' °gl™ ' majority of those who ride in moto. I »,„ convinced that the day is not „Ml,, BarcI„y,s wriH „ savs ^ Teaktig naZ wWcVlre ^ cars belong to what would be called, far distnnt#hen such instruments of v,.____ No *, ,,/. „,.„.,*. ,",,' ,,„,,,, 'fli-speaking nations which are the if we had sueh a thing in Canada, the torture as grens and Klaxorns will ' . ■ ..' cl0,"fd!t t0 ',"e "?'! highest waves of the rising tide of working-classes. It is the thrifty be things Bthe past; yes, and even labourer or artizan who is far better tlie little toj||e horn will be abolished, able thnn the clerk or the shop nssist- because in pit day the motor car lion nnt to sport n motor cur nnd drive will Me *f§vn with the pedestrian his wife nnd family out into the conn- lamb nnd lhe chief anxiety of each try for week-ends. That is tlie first will be not to discommode tlie other, point in its favour. The next is that it levels ull distinctions of mechnnical skill, for when n lire is punctured, an exhaust unpneked, or a shaft healed, it mat- of their author and their readers; hut civilization. The books appeal to the they don't do credit to either the moraI ]tet ;„ lls. and tbeil. sale author's or the renders' heads. The pl,oveg that ,herfl is nlore of tbig best literary quality is poor, nnd the ehur- ncters unconvincing. This is parti- j3lMC?7ri^*'. culurly true of the men. They are women's men—nay, girls' men, the idenl men of a feminine sweet seventeen—and they do not strike a male reader as being in tlie least real. They are stagey, melodramatic, a mixture in Ihe public I han some of our cynics would have us ndiint. By the way, I myself have written a novel or two, ns you know. Well, lately I had begun another, to be a sex-problem affair, of rather realistic kind. I had got a few chapters written. But, af- reading two of Mrs. Barclay's m of Greek god, Sunday School tencher, booltS( j flsiR,d out my Ms> and burn. und third-rate actor. Even when the cd i|: not because its literary quality author is obviously trying to make Contemporary English Novelists Written Specially for The Week bn J. Arthur Hill, Member of Ihe English Society of \ Authors tliein extra natural, as in some scenes where Billy nnd Ronnie figure in "The Mistress of Shenstone," the re sult is still n puppet-like affectation of p0jsonoug, seemed bad, but because its moral and spiritual flavour, after the company of Garth and Jane Dalmain, of Deryck Brand and Jim Airth, felt VIL—Mrs. Florence Barclay Tliis little anecdote, about the burning of the MS., is a true one. I think it is one of tlie highest compliments naturalness, as when we make frantic "O e-^01''s '° ''e free-and-easy when the a social atmosphere is chilly and the I havc been nsked my opinion of conversation lags. But it is not real the writer of "The Eosary" can have these books many times, generally by geniality. It has no real life or reoeived though she does not know OF women writers, the "best soil- ^Aies- At flrst l w»s «*-* <■> loss fo1' warmth. It is a painted flre. So with of it ||nl'ess sh° ]lappens to read theae cr" of tlie last few years hns a suitnhle answer. I knew that the these men-characters. When they nre |jneSj whjcll js „„likely. The novelist undoubtedly been Mrs. Florence Bur- hidies considered the books "sweet," frisky, they frisk with superficial mentioned is an intimate friend of clay. "The Rosary" sold by the or "lovely," or "most fascinating," vigour hut inner unreality; and when mille : can vollch for tha actuality of hundred thousand, nnd brought a «n<1 in me]l circumstances you cannot lhey nre serious they nre tragic, the incitle,lt) for jt j„ corroborated by corfortable fortune to its author, say you think them awful rot. And heroic, Herculean—with their "mas- anotller of my friends, who had read Having struck oil, it was natural thnt ■■"■c<*(1 I &° **ot think them awful rot. sive jaw' and 'masterful manner'- tlle MS. nnd happened to be present she should at once proceed to sink But I do not think they are great in true feminine-descriptive style." ,lt llle burning,—or at least towards further wells-so to speak-and "The literature. Well, after a few times I Thnt js the viciolls and nnworthy the end of it, for there was quite a Mistress of Shenstone," "The Fol- decided on my course. I now appear kind of criticism, revealing a mean pile of sheets, lowing of the Star," "At tlio Postern to deliberate a few seconds, then make character whicii takes delight in find- We may say, then, that though Mrs. Gate," and "The Upns Tree" follow- the weighty pronouncement thnt they i„g and stabbing the vulnerable Barclay may be no Meredith or Har- ed in due course. I confess that I are well written, nnd of excellent p!aceSi Note the crumb of grudging dy, she nevertheless wields an influ- have not read the two last-named. I nlorttl quality. I sny nothing (nloud) prajse to begin with, then the big ence perhaps as great as theirs, in had had enough when I had read thc of their sugary sentimentalism. Bllt| „,,d the long drench of acid another way. In these days of science first three,—or four, to be exact, for Now I do not like to make ndverso criticism, whieh lenves the final taste and tho worship of intellect, we are I read a little volume thc title of comments on a book. For one thing, n sour one. The other sort of critic npt to sniff at mere goodness of heart. which I forget. Something about I have written several myself (not —the good-natured one (what a lot I am inclined to think that the Time I think. novels, though) nnd it is dangerous of meaning there is iu "good-nntur- superciliousness is a symptom of dis- A LAMENT With fingers weary and worn, Willi eyelids heavy nnd red, He set on one side of his lonely hearth, Plying his needle und thread, Stitch, stitch, stitch. 0 well for the fisherman's hoy That he sings in liis boat on the bay, 0 well for the suffragist cheeking tlie benk, For she's seen and she gets her sny, Screech, screech, screech. But, reader, lend thine ear Unto my piteous song, And drop a tear on the lonely bier Of this husband who did stick Like a leech, leech, leech, To his work at the damaged blouse, Which P. C. 90 rent, When through the Selfridge window-pane The fateful hammer went To teach, teach, tench An ignorant Parliament, That females are the folks To see about law and government, Instead of masculine blokes. For I regret to say, This hubby did succumb, Though it wasn't because he missed his wife, But because he prided his thumb. An inoffensive man, Submissive eke was lie, He did as Madam ordered him, And therefore R. I. P. At last, last, last! —SELFRIDGE. Sands & Fulton, Ltd. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 1515 Quadra St. Phone 3306 Lady Attendant Phone 3097 JESSE M. WARREN Architect 503 Central Bldg., Victoria, B.C. Hibben-Bone Building Victoria, B.C. Thomas Hooper ARCHITECT 522 Winch Building Vancouver, B.C. 907 GOV'T The Cuisine and The Service You will find most satisfactory at the above number. If you have never eaten here do so today, and give your palate an agreeable surprise. London Baneru and Gate Duckworth Bros. Props. School of Handicraft and Design 719 Courtney Street, Victoria, B.C. Lwioni la tbt following _ubject_, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Woodonrrlng: mis Mendy: Honday. Artlitlo Boobblndlar; Wh £u_r; Monday. Praotlcal DMlgn; Mr. Birntlt; Tneiday Clay MoMUln-r; Mr. Hold; w«d- nnday. 3 ___"*_ "*" °' »««4owii WedaMday. *1«.*»laSPl*»,of Dtilrn; Klti KlUiiTlrariday. Metal Work; Mr. Hold; Friday. Olann Oonunanca April lat. TBBM8: S par martar for ona aiAjMt1 payable ln adranoo, or IS eaoh for two or mora «nb- Jactl ona leiioa a WMk ln oaoh anbjaot. For farther information apply to Ha Initraotori at the asore the __. addresa. We Have Selected A number of thoroughly good Automobile Accessory lines, made by repntable manufacturers and reasonable in price as well as modern in design. JUST WHAT YOU NEED. The Motor Accessories Co. 930 Johnson St., Victoria Phone L3700 F. GRAHAM TOLLIT ACCOUNTANT 114 Campbell Block Books written up monthly. Save evening work, and your own time, which could be more profitably employed. Charges moderate. INSIST on Brewery's Own Bottline or Beer and enjoy the finest smack the market affords A white bottle guarantees its purity R. P. RITHET Distributors We retread and Repair Motor Tubei and Casings. We are sole agentl fir the Famoui FIRESTONE TIRES And wi want your busmen. H. BAINES Cor. Yates and Wharf Sts., Victoria, B.C. Shell Motor Spirit and Siberian Auto Oil Both refined from Asiatic crude oil—the best crude in the world. There two are a perfect combination for the Motorist. Spragge & Co. 710 Caledonia Ave. Phone 1044 Victoria, B.C., May 24,1918 THE WEEK Page Seven *^WF Motoring and Good Roads AST Saturday the motoring season in Victoria was officially opened by the first club run of the Victoria Automobile Association to the Sooke Harbour Hotel. Though the day was deal for the purpose, being fine, but not too hot, the turn-out was lordly os large as might reasonably have been expected, not more than cars making the trip. Lunch was served in the spacious dining loom of the new liotel, whieh is an imposing structure, and is under lhe capable management of Mr. Charles Barbour. The brief interval offer lunch devoted to speeches wos made the Ipportunity of obtaining an expression of opinion from the member? I'ith respect to tho proposed new by-law dealing with the cut-out. Mr. lorsytlie, the secretory, reod the draft of the law, and it was unaiii- liously resolved that it receives tbe sanction of the Association. It lill be remembered that Alderman Cuthbert. introduced the resolu- Jon which forbids the use of the cut-out within the city limits, and Insists on tlie use of a muffler. The question of Klaxon horns was llso mooted, but no definite instructions wcre issued in this respect. The subject of good roads in the district was briefly touched on I',- Mr. E. II. Pooley, M.P.P., in an amusing speech, in the course of l\-iii|ji lie pointed out that during the past year the roads in the linignbourkood of Sooke have received a fair share of attention and now in a far bettor condition than at the same time last year. It is an undoubted fact that visiting automobilists find the Island roads good and express surprise that Vancouver Island is so well liiuippi'd in this respect. Tho question of improved roads in one of llie most important that any automobile association can take np and |lip local organization may well assume credit for tbe energetic stand I has tnken in this connection. It is a matter for regret that the Association was not more largely epresented on the first run. Club meets are calculated tu promote the .ell-being of the Association in a way which no regular monthly Ineetiiigs can efl'ect, and though tlie latter should not be neglected lhey should not lie made on excuse for avoiding the opportunities for loeinl intercourse which a combined run gives. It is hoped that in I'ntiire more members will I urn up at the rendezvous. 'HE usual monthly meeting of the Victoria Automobile Association Ivas held in the Secretary's office on It'uesday evening, May li), at 8 p.m., Ihore being a good attendance. The I'llHir was taken by the Prosident, Mr. . A. Hinton. The Minutes of the previous meeting were road, approved and confirm- ld. The committee on runs, routes and lours reported that a club run had Ieen arranged at Sooke Harbour liotel to take place on Saturday, May 1.7, and that tickets were disposed of. klr. Todd reported that the Pacific Highway Convention will be held this I'ear on the llth, 12th and 13th of Vugust. at Vancouver, and it wns deluded tliat wo should have an official plub run about that date, going over Senttle nnd motoring thence to Vancouver for the convention, returning to Victorin via Nanaimo. The meeting authorized Mr. Todd to pre- liare a map nf Ihe whole highway tour lind to procure 500 copies thereof to sent to the A'ancouver Club for distribution. The following gentlemen were elect- Id members of tho association: D. M. Malin, A. II. Peatt, H. T. Hanover, IT. B. Whitehead, H. K. Anstie, Geo, McConnor, Lome Ross, A. B. Water- liouse. The secretary submitted the vari- Ims letters and telegrams whicii had liasscd between our association, and lhe members of tho Dominion Parlia- liient in reference to the Dominion Jiovernnient grnnt in aid of highways. IVfter discussion it was unanimously resolved "That in regard to the High- Ivay Act for Federal aid now being Considered by the Dominion Government, this association respectfully request the Government of British Columbia to uso every effort to secure federal aid; but to insist that division If this aid must be on other than a population basis; and should this federal aid be offered on a population lasis, then that the Government of British Columbia decline to accept the lame on the grounds that such divi- lion is unfair and unjust to British polumbia. Messrs. Bannerman, Wood and Ager Ivere appointed representatives of the (issociation to act with the citizens' lommittee in regnrd to Victoria Car- pival Week. The secretary intimated that, as indicated in the Minutes of last meeting, the City Council were preparing . bylaw for the regulation of the use bf horns and cutouts, and that the city clerk had intimated that he was Iforwnrding a copy of the proposed liylnw for consideration of our club before the Cily Council proceed further in the matter. It was agreed that the draft bylaw should he considered nt Sooke on Snturdny. A letter was submitted from Judge Irving recommending the club to take action with u view to improving thc hotels on the Tslnnd. This was reserved for further consideration. Judge Irving further suggested that action bo taken to improve the junction of Fort and Yates Streets, and Ihe Secretary was instructed to write the City Council in reference to this matter. A letter was submitted from J. F. Spalding, who purposes to niiilce the run from the Pacific to the Atlantic on a motor bicycle this summer. The secretary was instructed to write stating that on his arrival in Victoria we will bc glad to give him any information, Tho Secretary submitted a letter from the City Engineer covering a letter from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce dated lhe 5th of April, 1013. The Secretary was instructed to reply returning the letter to Mr. Rust, and stating Ihat the Honorable Thomas Taylor, one of our members, will be present at the conference referred to in the letter and will give information ut first hand. A letter was submitted from the Ontario Motor League suggesting a Federation of the Automobile Clubs of Canada. The Secretary was instructed to write the Ontario Motor League asking their view on the division of federal aid to highways. A letter was submitted from the Corporation of tho City of Nanaimo asking our association to assist in obtaining Government assistance toward the paving of the Comox Road. The Secretary was instructed to write the City Engineer of Nanaimo stating that our association will be glad to co-operate in any way possible. The Secretary intimated that Motor Clubs were now in the course of formation at Nanaimo and Cumberland. The following accounts were passed for payment: Mellor Bros., $6.25; Union Typewriter Co., $1; B. C. Telephone Co., $5; Sweeney & McConnell, 50c; Times Pub. Co., $1.50; Week Pub. Co., $3; Newton Advertising Agency, $15.10; T. R, Cusack, $107; Hallwards, Limited, $1; Colonist Pub. Co., $23. The Secretary wns instructed to write Hawkins & Hayward asking for an itemized statement of the account rendered by them and also to see T. R. Cusack to fnd out whether his bill could not bo l.dneed, ns the charges appeared to be extremely heavy. The Secreatry pointed out that in view of the ol sing of the clubroom on Fort Street, it would be necessary for the Club to decide upon a meeting place. He indicated that his office was large enough to accomodate any ordinary meeting of the association and suggested it as the most convenient meeting place. This was agreed to. The meeting then adjourned. H*: WITH the progress made last year in electric ears have come larger and more luxurious bodies and higher prices. "Motor Age" snys, however, that in spite of advancing prices,'' The buyer is getting more for his money than formerly." The writer says further: "There hnve been other avenues of progress that count almost as much, if not more, for the general advancement of the industry as the mechanical improvements in the vehicles and the body refinements. Foremost conies the get-together spirit of the maker of vehicles, battery makers, and every other maker of articles in every city which manufacture electric current, for lighting, fuel, power and battery charging. "These central station people have been very active, exceedingly so. For years they were asleep, inexcusable Rip Van Winkles. But they awakened nfter the continual efforts of the electric maker and now that they have opened their eyes after a sleep of years, so far as battery charging for vehicles is concerned, they have started in real earnest and are setting the pace fur the vehicle nnd battery makers. These central station people have wakened because it is putting money in their pockets to get out of Sleepy Hollow. "Today the Electric Vehicle Association of America is working double shifts aud doing much over- ti'ii* service. It is widespread in its ic. Besides ini westing the central station people and getting them to cut their rates, it has rpproached the insurance companies and has got reductions ill rates so tliat now the rates on electrics are approximately one- hnlf that on gaS"liuo vehicles. But it has gone further: Standardization of parts in the electric has heen one of its hobbies, und today it has practically standardized charging plugs, a boon to owners of both passenger and commercial vehicles; it is aiming to standardize vehicle speeds; it has also recently evolved a standard sign for battery-charging stations; the question of standardizing lamps is being vigorously pushed: and in ad- dit'on to this it has brought about co-operation of makers, central station interesis. baf*ery interests, and others in nation-wide advertising campaigns for the benefit of the electric. It hns done more: By working for the establishment of electric garages it is doing one of the greatest works for the more speedy introduction of the electric passenger and commercial vehicle. "Most marked in the passenger- vehicle field is the increased number of closed bodies listed, and the practical elimination of the stanhope and victorin styles. Thc closed types include the coupe, the brougham, and the limousine, which has really made its initial bow, being listed by not fewer than flve of the leading makers. The brougham leads the Held of closed types, with twenty-seven different models. Next comes the coupe with fifteen listed models; and lastly the limousine with five makers listing in all six models. "The roadster or runabout has tho open vehicle field to itself, and today this type of vehicle is recognized not as an outburst of company radicalisms, but as a standnrd model. Eleven makers are marketing them, and of this number two concerns have a couple of models each. The electric roadster is using the curved hood or bonnet in preference to the imitation of the gasoline hood. A few still continue the use of the false radiator and other imitations. The feeling is gaining ground that the electric roadster can stand on its own feet; that it has n legitimate place, nnd that it will soon, as a city vehicle, become considered as seriously for general utility purposes ns the gasoline roadster. The CadiUac system of inspection is so exacting that it practically precludes the possibility of an imperfect part being incorporated in the car so far as can be detected by the most accurate measuring instruments known to engineering science. From the time the raw materials reach the warehouse nntU they leave the plant in the finished product they are under the scrutiny of a corps of experts trained in accordance with the standards of the CadiUac organization. This inspection extends to the smallest pieces, including nuts, bolts and screws. BEGG MOTOR COMPANY, Limited Salesrooms: 1012 Yates Phone 5045 Garage 1052 Fort St. Phones 2058, 1690, Runabout prices hold close to $2,500, with one or two getting as low as $2,250 and others climbing to $2,600 and $2,800. The steering-wheel is popular on this type." TESTS of denatured alcohol as a carbon remover have been made of late in Washington, it is understood, with considerable success. It is said Ihat if once or twice a week a gill of denatured alcohol is poured into each cylinder through the throttle, and left over night next morning when the motor is started with the throttle wide open all carbon deposits will be so completely loosened that the motor will shortly be left absolutely clean. This is something of the effect obtained through the use of kerosene, hut it is said for denatured alcohol that it is even more effective. Denatured alcohol is used by motorists now as a non-freezing agent for the radiator in winter, and also as. a cleanser of limousine glass. There appears to be a third use for it in the automobile world. NEW sounds and the automobile were at one time synonymous, but all that is now regarded as a relic of the barbarous ages. No more the thumping or wheezing of an engine, sounding each moment as if it was racking itself to pieces. The manufacturer of today has a by-word silence; and no stone of the mechanical arts is left unturned in order lo remove noise of every description. So quiet arc some of the motors of the present day that, standing beside the hood, one hos to listen intently, and then often cannot tell if tlie motor is running. The connections of the different parts are so constructed that they become an integral part of the whole, thereby preventing the slightest squeak. Even the horns today are constructed with the cud in view of emitting a pleasant sound—a warning not to be mistaken—still one that does not cause one to think it is Gabriel's trumpet blowing the last warning. Ordinances in most of the cities prevent the use of siren and chime horns, and Ihe sharp rasp of the electric buzzer is retained principally for road use. The elimination of noise has been one of the unthought-of-reasons for the popularity of the motor car of today. MANY a cross-country tourist, in taking a hill or bad bump, or bridge, is disinclined to slow down if he can help it. But on many a hill a change down directly the engine slows to about 500 revolutions per minute, will save two changes farther on, and will enable one to make a faster climb as well as one that is much easier on the engine and transmitting parts. PERFECTED as the motor truck is today in every respect of machinery, facility of operation, nnd economy of maintenance, the commercial vehicle needed only an easy method of changing tires to bring it directly into the hnnds of smaller town merchants and users fnr away from tire applying stations. The perfection of the demountable feature has abolished the need of the lire applying station, and has in this wny opened a big field for the truck manufacturer in the country, the smaller towns, and in foreign countries where I rucks arc now being exported. That the makers of trucks realize that in the demountable feature they have something that appeals to the possible truck buyer is to he seen hy the number of trucks equipped with Ihis time-saving tire. We Finance the Truck Buyer Three Famous Lines —We Invite Comparisons MENOMINEE »/4-Ton to 1-Ton FEDERAL 1-Ton to 1%-Ton STANDARD 3-Tons to 5-Tons INVESTIGATE OUB EAST PAYMENT PLAN FREE DEMONSTRATION Panama Motor Truck Co. Motor Truck Specialists 931 VIEW STREET PHONE 2346 IF YOU GET IT AT P L I M L E Y S' IT'S ALL RIGHT REGULAR MODEL ' MODELS DE LUXE FROM $50 "Minstrel-Rae" Cycles Are English-made, speciaUy constructed for local condtions and combine strength and beauty in a remarkable degree, yet cost only $10. Just one of the cycling gems at PUmleys. THOMAS PLIMLEY 7.30 YATES ST. 717-789 JOHNSON ST. Phone (gl. Phone 647. We Make a Specialty of Automobile Insurance Fire, Life, Marine (Hulls, Cargo and Freight), Employers' Liability, Personal Accident, Sickness, Elevator, and Plate Glass INSURANCE. Gillespie, Hart & Todd, Ltd. P. O. Box 42 711 Fort Street Telephone 2040 A CORRECTION Owing to a printer's error in the last issue of The Week, attention was called in the advertising columns to a property offered by the Town & Country Realty Co., under the title of Colwell Park Golf Links Subdivision. This, of course, should have read "Colwood Park Golf Links Subdivision." It is probable that owing to the fact of Colwood being such a well known name in the neighborhood, the error may have passed unnoticed by many readers, but we desire to be on the safe side and to point out that the word "Colwell" was a misprint. TAKING THEIR CURTAIN In some German theatres tho actors are forbidden to appear before the curtain at the close of a .scene, us It spoils tiie Illusion, I love thc stage, I like to go To some extremely tragic show Where folk are badly mated; Where decent couples drift apart, And each one hugs a broken heart, And all my feelings from the start Are badly lacerated. I like to see tlio hero shot lity his own hand as like as not), 1 feel It most Intensely. Although it always makes me cry, 1 like to see nice people die A miserable death, for I Enjoy my tears Immensely. But when the final words aro said, And that each corpse Is nicely dead Seems tolerably certain, The audience, gallery and stall, lieglns to clap and shout and bawl, And lo! the players, one and all, Get up and take "their curtain," It makes me fume and swear like sin To sec them bow and smirk and grin As If they thought It funny. Ii absolutely spoils the play, And 1 am certain one Hue any I shall arise ln wrath and say, "Hero! give me back my money!" —C.K.B. REPUBLIC stAg<?ard tread tires It's real economy to buy them Fmt—because you obtain greater freedom from skidding and tlew- inj. Setand—because the extra thickness of the Studs over the irdinary plain mad yields you extra mileage. m sirr.-iMi.ma TAIT TIRE COMPANY, 535 Yates Street - Victoria, B.O. Phone 218. Page Eight THE WEEK Victoria, B.C., May 24,1913 MKS.Mcdley, of Duncan, has been staying in town, a guest at the Ritz Hotel. Mr. A. P. Rose, from Montreal, hns been a recent guest at the Dominion Hotel. Hon. Ray W. Jones was a guest in town during the week from Seattle. Mrs. Chas. Dempster is a guest at the Empress Hotel, from Rossland. Mr. C. R. Ashby, from Duncan, has been enjoying a visit in town from Duncan. Mrs. N. B. Souper is at the Ritz Hotel from Cowichan Bny. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. White have been guests in town from Vancouver. Mr. H. M. Hiels has been staying at the Strathcona Hotel, a visitor from Seattle. Mr. E. E. Ward is staying at thc James Bay Hotel, a recent arrival from Norwich, England. Mr. nnd Mrs. F. C. Bevy, of Detroit, Mich., are on a short visit here, and are registered at the Empress Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Peters nre guests at the Westholme Hotel from Vancouver. Captain Archibald hns been a recent guest at the Empress from Vancouver. Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Helmcken and family havc taken up tlieir residence at their new home on Moss Street. Mr. F. C. Fenton has been staying at the Strathcona Hotel, from Cowichan Lake. Mr. W. Jackson, of East Sooke, is visiting the eity for a few days. He is a guest at the Prince George Hotel. Mr. Jack Cambie, of this city, is spending the holidays as thc guest of Captain and Mrs. Ramsay, Chilliwack, B. C. Mrs. Donaldson Clarke, who arrived from India on Saturday, on the Empress of Japan, is staying at the James Bay Hotel. Mr. Thomas Gillespie, who has recently arrived from Scotland, is the guest of his brother, Mr. Geo. Gillespie, "Highwood." Sir John Shelly, Miss Shelly, Lady Peak and Miss Peak arrived in town on Fridny last and are staying at the Empress Hotel. Mrs. Walter Dunn, from Crofton, B.C., is a guest in town. Captain W. M. Martin, Royal Artillery, and the Hon. Mrs. Hamilton Martin have left the house wliieh they rented on Lampson Street, and have taken a lease of "Highmead," on Craigflower Road and Arcadia Street. Mr. W. A. Macleinian, of Vancouver, has been visiting friends in town. Mr. 0. B. Matthews, of Vancouver, is among the guests at the Ritz Hotel. Mr. John F. Ryan, of New York, is staying nt the Empress Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Johnson, of Seattle, are spending a few days in town and arc staying at the Ritz Hotel. Mr. J. A. Thomas, of Vancouver, is a guest ot tlie Dominion Hotel. Captain H. Boig, of Vancouver, is among the guests at the James Bay Hotel. Mr. E. Jacobs left last week for Kootenny, where he will spend several weeks. Mrs. E. A. Hamilton, Jordan River, B.C., has been spending a few dnys here and was a guest nt the Strathconn Hotel. Mrs. Lashley Hall, of Vancouver, is visiting hero and is staying at the James Bny Hotel. A very pretty wedding was solemnized in St. James Church, Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday morning, May 15, when Violet, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Howard Walker, Cedar Cottage, was married to Mr. Evelyn R. Townley, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Townley, who are among the best known residents of the Terminal City. The marriage was solemnized at !) o'clock in the morning and the little church was a mass of white flowers and greenery. The bride who was given away by her father, was smartly gowned in a travelling costume of white tailored serge, trimmed with cream silk braid, and a large white hat with ostrich plumes, while she also wore a set of white fox furs and a corsage bouquet of crenm roses. Miss Edith Townley, the groom's sister, made a pretty bridesmaid, wearing a smart white Bedford cord suit, with a large black picture hat trimmed with white ostrich plumes, while she earied a shower bouquet of pink roses. Mr. Lewis Walker, brother of the bride, undertook the duties of groomsman, nnd the Messrs. Fred Lawrence and Max Townley acted as ushers. After receiving the congratulations and good wishes of their many friends, Mr. and Mrs. Townley left on the boat for Victoria and other points of interest, where they will spend the honeymoon and on their return to Vancouver they will reside at Sylvia Court, Beach Drive. The Rev. S. W. Dyde and Mrs. Dyde and child are among the guests at the Janies Buy Hotel. Rev. Dr. Clay is leaving town next Monday for Toronto to attend the meeting of the General Assembly. He intends to lie away all June and will he accompanied East by Mrs. Clay. England; an active member of the Camosun Club, nnd that his principal re-creations are horse-racing nnd base- hall, J think mainly because he holds that elections are us uncertain as the furmer and as exciting as tlie latter. ONE of the best known men in Victoria is Mr. Joshua Kingham, coal merchant, agent, capitalist, and secretary of tlio Pilotage Board. The latter is almost, though not quite, an honorary office, being remunerated by the munificent stipend of $50 a mouth. Still, it is an oflice much sought, and ono whicli no mnn will willingly relinquish. Mr. Kingham is au old and valued citizen nnd litis occupied mnny important public posi- tions, including Ihat of president of llic Pacilic Club. He was under the Laurier regime lhe moving spirit on the Patronage Committee, and it is safe to say Ihnl few positions in tlie gift of the Government in Victoria were disposed of without his approval. He was for mnny years president of the Liberal Association, and held that offlco when lhe Hon. William Templeman went down to defeat before the victorious Hurry Barnard. Mr. Kingham is easily the most popular man in the ranks nl' his own parly, a circum- slance which hns mainly contributed to the present position of thnt party in Victoria. Mr. Kingham traces his lineal descent from his great namesake who is reported to have commanded the sun to stand still and it obeyed—but although he has tried hard to emulate this feat, Mr. Kingham has sn fnr failed to make the Sun of Conservative prosperity stand still in Britisli Columbia. Perhaps because he had not the price. We very mucii regret that a typographical error crept into the adv. of The New Idea Store, last week and made us say 625 Johnson Street, instead of 648, which it should be. Mrs. E. V. Fullerton, proprietoress, has a most ideal little shop in the St. James Hotel Block, at the above number where she carries a most com- plets assortment of ladies' and children's furnishings. We beg to call your attention to her adv. this week, which appears on the back cover page. In sizing up a small boy at a mealtime you must lie forced to the conclusion that he is larger than he looks from tlie outside.—Norman Hapgood. DEFABTMENT OF LANDS. (=5 f= _£__. PERSONALITIES TWENTY years ago I had the very great pleasure of making the acquaintance of the learned judge who is presiding over the present assizes in Victorin. He was then plain Jir. Aulny Morrison, and was just beginning to be known as one of the rising men of Western Canada. It was nol in the busy streets of the cily, but in a quiet little fishing village on the coast of Cape Breton, where t believe Mr. Morrison wns born, but where at any rate he went once a year, like a dutiful son, to visit his parents, and to spend n week's holiday amid surroundings that cannot he surpassed even in this highly favoured Province of ours. Port Morion, as it is called, is nenr some of the priucipnl beauty spots of the delightful islnnd ou which it stands. Apart from its own attractions, there is the fnr-faraod Gut nf .Mini and thc Mint Itiver; ihen nol fnr away the historic ruins of Louis- burg, and still within easy reach the world-famous pleasure resort of Bnddcck. During llic hist twenty years Cape Breton hns shared in the general development of the Domiuion; it is now best known as owning thc largest conl mines, nnd 1 fear it mny havo lost its proud position ns thc best trout llshing section in the Dominion. Be Hint as it may, I shall always associate my residence there with the good fortune which brought mc in the way of Aiilny Morrison. It was in the natural order of things that when a vacancy occurred on the Supreme Court IJcneli of Brilish Col- unibiu. Mr. Morrison should be selected to fill it, and the experience of lhe hist ton years hns fully justified the selection. Today Mr. Justice Morrison is recognized throughout the Province ns u capable, experienced, pninslnking and eminently successful judge. He is a man of scrupulous fairness, who never fails In give tlie prisoner lhe benefit nf lho doubl ns fnr ns his judicial I'linelions extend, nnd lo exercise a fine discrimination in his presontmenls to lhe jury. His Lordship has had lo deal wilh a num ber of "causes eclebres," but has emerged from the ordeal with conspicuous success. The present assize promises to bc no exception to this rule, for at the moment of writing the lenrned judge is dealing with a particularly painful murder case,, nnd there awaits him one of the heaviest cases which has been before the British Columbia courts for ninny years in connection with lhe Bunkers' Trust. But no one has nny doubt thnt justice will bc administered without fear or favour, and wilh unerring precision. IF you meet n lit I lo round, chubby- cheeked man busi ling nlong Government Slreet ns if hc wns going to receive a fat dividend, bul buttonholed nt every step by uu iinporliiuale individual looking for a job, be sure you have found thc one uud only Hurry Price, lhe darling of Ihe Conservatives nnd lhe "hole noire" of snme, though not all nf thc Liberals. iMr.Price is a unique personality) he is first, last and all lhe lime n Conservative, unless it would be fairer lo plnee his love of Brilish idonls, his patriotism and his loyalty to tho Brilish Throne ahead of everything. He is without doubt the mosl. irrepressible bundle of British loyalty to be found iu the Dominion of Canada, and possibly anywhere else. I think that if a veritable Son of Annk, seven foot high, nnd weighing 300 pounds, wore to sny one word ngninst the Throne, Price would start in to Ibrnsh him. lie might gel lhe worst of il, bill he would not think Iwiee nboiil talcing n chance of Ihnl kind, nnd here you have lhe Itoy-notO of Mr. Price's career; he is a fighter front the word "go." Nol cantankerous, nnd not lighting because he hales nnything or anybody, hut because he loves certain principles nnd idens and is nhvnys ready tn flghl for Ihem. ll is nol nrro- gnting loo much prnise In Mr, Price In sny Ihnl he hns done more I linn any mnn to wipe the Libeinl party off llie map of Victoria, nnd to mnlco lhe Conservative parly, winch len years ago was disintegrated, a solidarity, and the remarkable thing is that hc has done this without making a single enemy, for the men who have suffered the most nt his hands politically entertain the highest respect for his jovial personality and would rather lake a trip round the world with Mr. Price ns nn escort than with almost any mnn of their own party. He is a born organizer, not unlike the redoubtnble Frederick Schiiadhorst, of Birmingham, once nn insignificant, unknown little tailor, who admittedly made Mr. Chamberlain. Of the methods employed by Mr, Price it is not necessary lo speak. A great many Liberals and a few disgruntled Conservatives affect lo believe that lie is a combination of Machiavelli and Lucifer, but those who know the truth know that his influence is due to his sunvily, good humour, tact, and kindliness, for there is no kinder man nor one who hns done more to help the needy. Sometimes, though not often, he gels drawn into a newspaper correspondence; that is where he makes n niislnke, because Ihen lhe whole literary st nit of the Liberal party is cnllcd in to llnggel- Inte him. They may not succeed iu hurling, but lhey waste a lol of his precious lime, which would bo fnr heller spent, as it usually is. in hunting up new arrivals in lhe cily nnd making sure Hint they get on lhe "List." For the "List" counts for everything wilh Mr. Price: he is never tired of quoting the saying of Sir Wilfrid thnl "elections arc not won wilh prayers," nnd reminding his audience that, they are won with "Lists." Finnlly, although possibly some of lhe leading lights of the Liberal party will be slow to believe it, being accustomed to methods so different, Mr. Price is in deed and in truth the Honorary Soc- relnry of tho Conservative Association. Ho gets no pay; he cripples his own resources; he oven dies up from bis own pocket some of lite legitimate expenses of the Association without anyone being Hie wiser, nnd Inlcr on, when the discovery is mnde, it is by ito menus onsy to gel him lo accept his legitimate expenditures, But for his occasional penohnnl for winning sweepstakes, il is difficult In see how his exchequer would gel replenished. I suppose I ought lo finish this liltle sketch in lho usual stylo nf Morgan's "Who's Who?" by saying Ihal Mr. Price is a member of Ihe Church of Cancellation of Beserve NOTICE is herehy given tliat the reserve covering lands formerly held under Timber License No. 33003, now expired on Cortes Island, Sayward District, notice of which appeared in the British Columbia Gazette on the 27th of December, is cancelled, and that said lands will bc open to entry by pre-emption at !l a.m. on Monday, the 25th of AuguBt, 1018. B. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victorin, B.C., 17th May, 1913. may 24 aug 23 Cancellation of Reierve NOTICE is hereby given tliat the reserve covering lands formerly held under Timber License No. 3.1020, now expired, situated at Pender Harbour, notice of which appeared ln tho Britisli Columbia Gazette on the 27th of December, 1907, is cancelled, and tliat said lands will be open to entry by preemption at 9 a.m. on Monday, the 25th day of August, 1913. R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victorin, B.C., 17th May, 1913. mny 2*1 aug 23 The Taylor Mill Co. Limited All Kinds of Building Material Lumber, Sash, Doors Telephone 564 North Government Street Victoria Can't Look After the Garden Because you're fagged out when you get home I Bowes, the Chemist, at 1228 Government Street, makes up a special tonic that will make all the difference. ONLY $1.00. TRY IT I Orchestra fieaton's Music Depl. David Spencer. Ltd. 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But, the orchard improperly cultivated, bears small fruit. Ditto with advertising improperly handled. Victorian advertisers waste hundreds ol dollars worth of space daily. We can show you how you may get better results at the same figure you now expend—sometimes less. Ask us. The only Advcrtiaing Agency on Vancouver Ialand recognized by the Canadian Prett Association Advei-lhins end publicity of ,11 kindt—Placing done lhe world over- Form, md Follow-Up Syirtmi ihrtl pull -Mulligripliin-i-Bookleli-Pioipecluwi. THE HUTCHARM COMPANY 418-419 CENTRAL BUILDING PHONE 3233 BOOKLET ON REQUEST The Union Steamship Company, Ltd. oi 5.G. The Boscowitz Steamship Go., Ltd. S. S. CAMOSUN Will Sail for Campbell River, Alert Bay, Hardy Bay, Shushartie Bay, Rivers Inlet, Bella Coola, and Ocean Falls, every Tuesday at n p.m, For Rates and Further Particulars, Apply JOKK B__B1.SI.EY, Afont, Phone 1935 1003 Oofttammt Strnrt Men and Women Only Take notice that we guarantee the best tailoring in tiie city, and that from our stock you can't make a poor selection. CHARLIE BO Ladies' and Gents' Tailor, 1605 Government St. Next Oriental Importing Co. Progressive Shoe Repairing Depot 1118 BLANCHARD ST. Shoe Repairing done ns it should be. Best English Leather used. Repairs while you wait, Workmanship guaranteed. MATHESON & LAMB Victoria, B.C., May 24,1918 THE WEEK Page Nine Of Interest to ^Vomen ■pHERE is an absolute furore in I. the Old Country at present for rain journey crochet work amongst iris nowadays, and the consequence that passengers who want to read f meditate without being diverted by ie flashing hook shun those compart- lents in which the busy bees congre- ate. The girls talk crochet as well as ork it. They compare pattern books nd designs, and narrate to an inch ow mnny yards of crochet they have one nnd for what purpose. Their (cellent object in some cases is to ake edgings for tea-cloths, sheets id tray-covers, to be put into the ittom drawer in view of the married fe that is to come, but other girls refer small pieces of work, and spe- ilize upon collars and cuffs for tlieir (miner dresses. It is very pleasant to witness such lthusiasm, and when, as a great ivour, a roll of crochet is unfastened be displayed to admiring eyes, it is slightful lo see the intricate pat- it'ns llie workers achieve. Some of ie designs are as old as the first ■ocliet hook, showing quaint, con- sntionalized patterns, and others re- iiil swans sailing in stately beauty .on a criss-cross river or vases of lies and other queer flowers. Interrogated as to the effect the ork liad upon the eyesight when done i the train—for it looks difficult at ly time to Ihe woman who does not .ocl.'t, In accomplish the intricate iujfies—a girl who employs nearly l'licr spare time with her crochet ook and every minute of her half- iurly journey to Loudon and back vice daily vowed that her sight was ot affected disastrously. ' Thc work becomes almost tnechan- lal when one knows the pattern," lid this enthusiast, "and I find it lost soothing, especially after a busy ay engaged in rather monotonous of- _e work in Loudon, My arrival oine used to be that of a bundle of Brves, rather than a woman before took to train crocheting, but now nm as fresh as possible and ready >r an evening's walk or some social ntertainmant." "Reading in the train is far more •ing lo the eyes," said another de- otee. "I had to give that up alto- ethcr after a few mouths of it, and egin crocheting instead." Two dissentient voices there are, owever. One is that of an oculist, ho condemns llie practice as being nconsciously bad for thc sight, that to say, trying without* auy iminedi- le effect, except a tendency towards train and consequent headache. "Ask nne of the girls who crochet habitu- lly in the train whether they never .iffcr frnm headache in tho morning, * a kind of tiresome giddiness when ley alight from the train, and if they ly 'Yes,' beg them to try the effect f giving up train crocheting and a Ich the result." The other dissentient wns a man in ie train, wliu confessed himself both- red unspeakably by the flashing of ie hooks. "Crochet is not soothing > me," lie suid ruefully, "and I al- ■ays try to avoid the industrious oung ladies who occupy tlieir time i tliis busy way whilst travelling. •I cannot read and I cannot think, or can I enjoy tlie scenery with even ne hook wriggling in this way and mt iu front of me, and when it comes i two ur three I confess I am almost Jriven wild, and can scarcely help powing my impatience." rT is quite true, as an authority on dress announces, thnt with the lassing of the years women are Itching more and more ideas from lion's dress and men from women's, lhey share hats that match on somo Icoasions, and frequently the same Tollars and ties, and on the links nnd Isewhere their gloves and footgear ■re alike. 1 As an emphasis of this generally lid down law, behold the new coat Jnd waistcoat, cut on the lines of a lan's, and a very trim and desirable nrniont. J The coat, which fits snugly, is lade of ribbed silk of a light brown made, and (he collar and cuffs are Iced with blue velvet. The cream loth waistcoat provides a pretty con- fast and the striped cashmere skirt -nalganiates the brown and blue Jlourings, while on the brown hat an ■grette of pink roses appears. The Ining of the coat deserves a brief lention, for it is blue, and where the lat slopes away at the sides glimpses kn be caught of it. \ Cashmere is to enjoy a new access . triumph this season, and one that certainly merits, because of its ■race when droped. It also agrees Tell with silk or ratine, and as it is Jiodish to wear materials of different ■inds nt the same time, that is a haply circumstance. One of the smart est fabrics is a very coarsely-meshed voile, reminiscent of the once fashionable sacking. It, too, drapes exceedingly well, and thus is available in the company of satin or any other material suitable for the mantelet or dolman of picturesque proportions that may be worn with it. There is a Persian aspect about the bordering of a certain very smart widely-meshed voile, both in pattern nnd colour, easily accountable in these days of allegiance to the famous inspirations of some of the Russian ballets, nnd one of the colours is chosen for the silk of which the accompanying coatee is made, so that, though there is a medley of brightness, one tint is singled out for prominence. As a rule, it is the most sober of the colours that is preferred at this season of the year, but when the weather brightens brilliant hues are expected to prevail. "I have his book, 'British Columbia Coast Names,' with his kindly inscription, written with a strong hand, on the title page, and I have just read with grateful gratification his tribute to my services as a discoverer. His book is the epitome of his life's work and must remain an imperishable monument to his memory. I shall send it on to my sailor grandson with the hope that it may stimulate him to 'Fear God; Honour the King' and love the Old Flag as Captain Walbran did so well.'' Even a physician who ls not famous has many a monument erected to his memory.—J. A. Waldron. The girl who marries a drunkard to reform him has secured steady work for life.—The Countess of Aberdeen. Politeness is like an alr-cushlon; there may be nothing in it, but lt eases the Jolts wonderful..—George Eliot The telephone girl may truthfully say that she is connected wtlh the best families.—Sam Mentz. COEFIELD FARM IN SEARCH OF HUSBANDS. In her address before fhe National Council of Women a few days ago Jlrs. Adam Shortt spoke of the great need (here is in Canada of good servants for families in moderate circumstances. Like most persons who have devoted any thought and observation to Ihis subject, Mrs. Shortt concludes that rich people can obtain the help they need. It is the overworked mother who must suffer for want of llie help for which she can offer only a moderate salary. The speaker blamed the emigration agents who induce girls to come out to Canada by telling them that they were sure to get husbands soon after landing. M the same time, Mrs. Shortt complained thnt* a great many young women who came out as domestic servants were quite inefficient. The kind of young woman to whom the idea of coming out to a new country in order to be married appeals, is ni'1 likely to be efficient in any capacity. It is doubtless true that the sreal majority of women hope some time to be married. But, in Cannda, i.t least, the girl prepares herself for her occupation, whatever it may be, without consideration of any other contingency. She learns teaching, stenography, housework, salesmanship, or sewing, etc., as if that were nll llie work she would ever have to do. We can scarcely be wrong in be- loving that Ihe English women who form lhe best clnss of immigrants look upon life from the same viewpoint. We know Hint the girl who does her work most efficiently in the homo of another will be tlie best wife and motheij and Hie same is true of olher callings. Tt would be foolish lo deny that mosl women hope sometime to be happily married. From the beginning of lime husbands and wives hnve loved ench other. But the old stories of knights going out in quest of beautiful maidens or of princes seeking for princesses to shnre their thrones had a foundation in the nature of things. It is ns unnatural as it is unbecoming for girls to leave home in order to liml husbands. We welcome to Canada all women who conic to aid in its upbuilding. If our sons nnd brothers seek to woo nnd win Iheir love we nre quite content. Bul fhe womnn who neglects her duly in order to pny court to the olher sex is not likely lo gain llie friendship nnd esteem of good women or the love of good men. As for Ihe Canadian agents, who by holding out the promise of matrimony, induce foolish young women to leave their homes, it is hard to write patiently of Ihem. They nre enemies nt once of Iheir country and of the girls who listen lo tlieir misleading representations. Few people in Ibe world aro more to be pitied than the wives of Canadian pioneers who enter upon tlieir duties without preparation, fitness fur Iheir work or knowledge of Ihe country and ils conditions.—(Reprinted from "In Woman's Realm," Colonist, May 16.) BRITISH COLUMBIA COAST NAMES. Subdivisions are extending ever further and further afield, and now that the desirable residential property near Victoria is being rapidly disposed of it is natural that attention should be directed to the beautiful locations which abound in the neighborhood of Cowichan Bay. Of these tliere is not one possessing greater natural attractions than the well- known Corlield Farm, which is being offered by Mr. Trevor Foote of Victoria, late accountant of the Canadian Bnnk of Commerce. Corlield Farm is a veritable pleasure estate of more than three hundred acres, situate at the junction of the Cowichan Station and the Cowichan Bay road. It is within one mile of Cowichan Bay wharf and one and a half miles of Cowichan and Koksilah stations. The main Island Highway passes through the centre of the farm. Transportation facilities are exceptional, as the property can be reached hy the E. & N. Railway, by motor or by launch. Telephone connection is laid throughout tlie district, and provisions are delivered daily by motor from Duncan. From a sportsman's point of view the locality is particularly attractive, the trout-fishing in the Cowichan being known to all anglers, while the Bay offers good salmon fishing. The district is well supplied with pheasant, grouse, quail, duck ami snipe. Blue grouse and deer can be shot within a few miles. The Koksilah Golf and Polo Club is within one and a half iniles, while the South Cowichan Tennis Club has eight good courts on this property. It would be impossible to find a finer retired residential estate and while the magnificent dairy farm lias been left intact the balance has been cut up to the best advantage to ensure the maximum of privacy and the fullest enjoyment of the delights of living in the country. Discriminating Victorians Stop at The Hotel Perry When they visit Seattle. European—Modern—Luxurious —Exclusive—Glorious View At Madison and Boren SEATTLE, WASH. B. H. BROBST Manager NOTES ON FOWL FOR ROASTING Poultry must be properly handled and cared for, and must be fed scientifically under hygienic conditions to ensure that the proportion of meat on the breast of the fowl shall be large, that all the flesh shall be tender and juicy, and of a delicate flavor. In New Westminster at their abattoir, the Vancouver-Prince Rupert Meat Company, Limited, have some thousands of fowls being prepared for market under just such conditions. They can be seen ready dressed for the oven at 584-586 Johnson Street, or an order by phone 1923 or 4934 will bring them to the house for assured approval. MOST people in Victoria are aware that the above is the title of a book by the late Capt. John T. Walbran, who wns a recognized authority on the subject, so much so that his book is regarded as the standard work on the Coast names of the Province. The Week has pleasure, therefore, in publishing the following paragraph feeling sure that it will prove of interest to all who knew Captain Walbran whose lamented death was so lately recorded. The paragraph is an extract from a letter recently received in the city from Admiral Moresby and refers to that section of Captain Wnlbran's book whicli deals with Moresby Island. IMPORTANT NOTICE MESSRS. STEWART WILLIAMS & 00. Duly Instructed by Major Dupont, Will Sell by PUBLIO AUCTION At His Residence, 'Stadacona,' Stadacona Ave., off Fort St., on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 4, 5. Commencing at 10:30 on Tuesday morning, the whole of his valuable FURNITURE AND EFFECTS Including Handsome Oak Dining Room Furniture, Inlaid Italian Furniture, Moorish Furniture, several fine Water Colors, Italian Statuary, Venetian Chandeliers, Prints after Dore, Landseer and other artists, handsome Brass Bedsteads, an exceptionally handsome Cheval Glass (early Victorian), Piano Player by Bell, small Cottage Piano, the contents of a well- appointed Kitchen, Dinner Service and other China, Bedroom Furniture, Persian and Turkish Rugs, the contents of all the Greenhouses, Carriage, English Dog Cart, Harness, Horse Clothing, Garden Tools of all kinds, nnd other goods too numerous to mention. The Auctioneer: STEWART WILLIAMS Sale of Organs —including the famous make of THOMAS. All are practically equal to new and prices start as low as $80.00 GIDEON HICKS PIANO CO. Government St. opp. Post Office Write for Catalog and Prices. Try a Change of Flavor There are wonderful possibilities for delightful new desserts, puddings and sweets in MAPLEINE (The Flavor de Luxe) In every recipe that calls for a j flavoring Maple- line can be used just the same as you use other flavors. Mapleine also flavors white sug- |ar syrup for the hot cakes. Send 2-cent stamp for our Mapleine Cook Book, and then order a 2-ounce bottle at 35c (in Canada 50c) from your grocer. CRESCENT MANUFACTURING CO., Dept. V. Seattle, Wash. The selection of so critical a judge as Queen Alexandra should Induce you to try i Cherry Blossom Talc as it is possible that you never before have experienced such an equisltely delicate soft talcum powder.. For the samo reason let us recommend Cherry Blossom Sonp. Used by 'the Royal Household and recommended by the Medical Fraternity. NEBLICH It CO., 146 Front Street, W., Toronto Up*stairs Would you climb two short flights of stairs for a nice crinkly $5 bill? Well, in all probability, you will save $10 by buying your new gown at THE LADIES SAMPLE SUIT HOUSE 1208 GOVERNMENT STREET UPSTAIRS (Opposite Union Bank of Canada) LADIES' EXCLUSIVE STREET GOWNS USE Royal Household Flour For Bread and Pastry SOLD BY ALL GR0CLRS SUMMER DRINKS JAMESON'S PERSIAN SHERB ET, put up in fancy lever top cant JAMESON'S LIMEADE, Put up in 25 ounce bottles. This is equal to any Lime Juice on the market in both flavor and strength. It is a superior article—NOT. JUST. AN. ORDINARY. For Sale By All Grocers. W. A. JAMESON COFFEE OO. Manufacturers; Grocers' Sundries Victoria, B.O. Crystal Spring Water DRINK PURE SPRING WATER - DELIVERED FRESH AT YOUR DOOR PHONE R5168 1344 RICHARDSON ST. Victoria's Tire Hospital Auto Supply Company 1115 BLANCHARD ST. VICTORIA Also sole agents for AJAX TIRES Guaranteed 5000 miles. Satisfaction guaranteed The B.C. Funeral Co. 734 Broughton St., Victoria, B. 0. Always open. Calls attended at any hour. Chas. Hayward, Pres., F. Caselton, Manager, Reginald Hayward, Secy-Treas. SPRING & COMPANY NOW BEING WITH US, It is high time to get your garden seed. We are Sole Agents for SUTTON'S FAMOUS SEED. A. J. WOODWARD Sole Agent for Sutton's Seeds 616 Fort Street Ladies' Hair Dressing SHAMPOOING AND MANICURING MRS. M. L. ROSS Successor to Madam Kosche Phone 1175 1005 Douglas St. Victoria, B.C. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY Around The World Cruise Gross Tonnage, 16,850; Displacement, 30,625; Speed, 20 Knots. The new and up-to-date Empress of Asia will leave Liverpool on an around the globe trip on the 14th of June, calling at Medeira, Cape Town, Durban, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, Yobe, Yokohama, arriving at Victoria three months later. This trip offers a unique opportunity to see the most important and interesting places en route. This steamer is most luxuriously furnished, and equipment unsurpassed. A few excellent vacancies still obtainable. For programme and full particulars write or call on L. D. OHETHAM, CITY PASSENGER AGENT, 0. P. R. OFFICES 1102 GOVERNMENT STREET LEVELS, TRANSITS, STEEL TAPES and All Surveyors Supplies Victoria Book and Stationery Co., Ltd. 1004 Government Street. Telephone 63 Page Ten THE WEEK Victoria, B.C., May 24,1913 p^ -m|-^ »6._g[g; *&4_»e_» ^muit- ~t__m>~ ^.ssew-tm___z______-__SU MINING NEWS A WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS IN THE MINING WORLD, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO NEW DISCOVERIES AND DEVELOPMENTS IDI Edited by W. Blakemore, M.I.M.E., Greenwell Medallist SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGU LATIONS. CANCELLATION OP BESERYE CANCELLATION OV BESEBVE Victoria, may 10 and others of Spoknne, wero Among Department of^ Landa; pioperties which Beckett viewed at close range. The volume oi ore blocked out in the Consolidated and Standard properties was staggering to the visitor. Interest in British Columbia lias in- Notlce is hereby given that the reserve existing upon Crown landa situat- tne . ed in Range 4, Coast District, and more U0Vered particularly described from the southwest corner of Township 10, bearinf date of the 25th of May, 1910, and pub lished In the British Columbia Gazette on the 26th of May, 1910, is cancelled in so far as same affects the acquisition of said lands under the provisions of the "Conl and Petroleum Act." R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands, Coal mlninr rights of the DomlnioJ in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Albertf the Yukon Territory, the Northwest 1 ritories and ln a portion of the Provinq of Britlah Columbia, may bt leased for I term of twenty-one yeari at an annul rental of }1 an acre. Not more thtf 2,660 acres will be leaaed to one i Cant. lL^mmm Applications for a lease must be mat] B.C., May 5th, 191 __aug_0 CANCELLATION OF BESEBVE AN enquiry bas just been conducted at the instance of the Ontario Provincial Government by Mr. Samuel Price, Mine Commissioner for Ontario, which is of special interest to mining men throughout the Dominion. The investigation was held a propos of an Act which is now being considered limiting the time of underground labour to eight hours per day. The enquiry seems to .... have been exhaustive and even tbe most hostile critics seem to agiee ^ ^ ^ o£ j^ to J^ entry^by P/e^mption * 9 a.m. on the that Mr. Price was a painstaking, conscientious and accurate com- som,ces of fchfl hvg_ propertieSj made Deput?'Min?sFer^fC&nds, missioner. It is not a little remarkable tbat the enquiry elicited nfter nenvly a generation of heavy P^ggf^ ofB {fnfey sth im the fact that every single mine-owner or manager who gave evidence production, and by strikes in various may io ' "" ' 'aug 9 J ^^^^^^^^^^^^™^^^^^™ parts of the field, said Mr. Beckett, NOTICE is hereby given that the re- servo covering Lot 4i), Range 1, Coast District, notice of which appeared in the Britisli Columbia Gazette on the Department of Lands NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve covering a parcel of land situated in the vicinity f Howe Sound, formerly covered by Timber License No. 17452, h , now expired, and more particularly de- mi m," scribed as: Commencing at a post planted on the southeast corner of Lot 835, New Westminster District; thence north 40 chains; tiience west 40 chains, more .. _ _, or less, to the east boundary of Lot by the applicant ln peraon to the Agei 3200, Now Westminster District; thence or Sub Agent of the District in whii south 72 chains, more or less to the the rights applied for are situated, shore of Howe Sound; thence following in aurveyed territory the land must the shore line in a northeasterly direc- described by sectlona, or legal sub-div tlon to the point of commencement, no- sions of sections, and in unsurveyed te tice of which appeared lu the British Co- rltory the tract applied for shall ' lumbla Gazette on the 27th of December, staked out by the applicant himself. I!t07, Is cancelled nnd the land will be Each application must be accompanii open for entry by pre-emption on the by a teB of $5 whlch wlll be refunded 1st day of August, 1913. the riShts applied for are not avallabl R, A. RENWICK, JT^^^^^^^^ Deputy Minister of Lands. 7th of December, 1907, is cancelled, Victoria, B.C., May 5th, 1913. EXAMINATION FOB AN INSPECTOR OF STEAM-BOILEBS AND MACHINES'?. was opposed to the eight-hour day, whilst practically all the miners who gave evidence were in favour of it, only twelve out of 344 being- adverse. THE Silver Hoard Mining Company at Ainsworth began sink- Examinations for the position of In- VICTOBXA LAND DISTBICT spector of steam-boilers and machinery, m«t H..t ,.f *!_._._* __, under the "Boilers Inspection Act," will m , „ 7 of Sooke. be held at the ParUament Buildings, lake Notice that Eugene Arguay, of victoria, commencing June 9, 1913. Ap- . . . jr---=.---.-.- -*,,---»-...-..«-- London, England, occupation gentleman, plication and instruction forms can be °6 "J™" J° tlie Secretary of the Depar| but not otherwise. A royalty shall __ paid on the merchantable output of tl mine at the rate of flve cents per ton. The person operating the mine she furnish the Agent with sworn retun accounting for the full quantity of me chantable coal mined and pay the roya ty thereon. If the coal mining rlgh are not being operated, such retun should be furnished at least once a yea The least will Include the coal mlnli rights only, but the lessee may be pe mltted to purchase whatever avallab surface rights may be considered nece sary for the working of the mine at tt rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information applfcatlon_shou The subject of an eight-hour day is uot a new om. It has been jDg a Yby f[i^[v^ fr^^MO Sl» JpST^^S^ EEfSSSS A-^tt'fc&^M *3 fought in every step by the mine-owners, and what is happening in Canada today is only a repetition of what occurred in England thirty years ago, and has been continued whenever the subject of an eight- hour day was to the fore. Finally the weight of evidence and the importunity of organized labour won out, and the legal eight hour has now for a long time been the rule in England. But when one speaks of mining in England and mining in Canada it must be remembered that in thc former case it is nearly altogether a matter of coal-mining, the number of men being employed in metalliferous mines being inconsiderable compared with those in coal mines. In Canada the proportions are not nearly so dissimilar, and therefore in dealing with the matter two sets of conditions have to be considered. to the 200 foot level, and as soon ns Commencing at a post planted at the correctly tilled in, not later than May ' S.W. corner ot Lot 111, District of 22, 1913. Salary $145 per month, in about Sooke, thence sonth 20 chnins, thenc* " - ■«—.-.— June 1, work of clearing tlie right of Ba8t 20 dmlns; the,K'e nortu Ihe snow is ofl, presumably ___________________________________^_^_______ east 20 chains; thence nortli 20 chains, ■■■■■■■■ii******************.! thence west 20 chains to point oE corn- way for a Biblet bnbv tram from the mencement, containing 40 acres more UT lCSS -___-_----^——————^_^————————*»——MM cavee workings of the Silver Hoard to connect with the upper terminal of ~_^f^ 1!"3' the Canadian Consolidated Com- pany's No. 1 tram, 2,600 feet distant, will be begun. EUGENE ARGUAY. Jy 12 creasing $10 per" month per annum to a maximum of $200 per month. JOHN PECK, Chief Inspector of Machinery, New Westminster, B.C. may 10 may 17 _______ W. W. CORT, _ Deputy Minister of the Interiol N.B.—Unauthorized publication of th| advertisement will not bt paid for. mar 22 w_mtmmK__m_mmm____wm__________m_____________m_m_m__m_ttLi Hawley, who has returned to Spokane The eight-hour day was first mooted m England forty-three years from tl]e mine Victoria, B.C., May 1. 1913. NOTICE Is hereby given that the The ivnm will Invp n Partnership heretofore existing between . „'„ nave a wl|||nm E McAboy and William C. minimum capacity ot 20 tons every 24 Krafvo (McAboy-Krafvo Co.) has been hours, and will be so constructed that ltdafe. by "
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