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1 IN DYKE'S LILLY BLOOM Flesh and White—50c For Theatres, Balls and Parties Terry's Drug Store Fort and Douglas The WeeL ySs ueislat,ve A British Columbia Review, fc$? ^"^ Published at Victoria, B. 6. V HALL & WALKER Agents WELLIN6T0N COLLIERY ..COMPANY'S COAL 5'AS<2 -ISpvernmcnt St Telephone _8 * *j\ ■ I _. VII. No. U THE WEEK, SATUEDAY, OCTOBEE 8, 1910 PORTLAND CANAL MINER ie Week respectfully directs attention page in the current issue devoted to Portland Canal Miner. The page cs for itself, therefore little need be by The Week. It hardly expected , the publisher of the north country t would have descended to the gutter es of the lowest type of an advertising .*;. But the readers of The AVeek must e for themselves whether the Miner >r has not been the real author of the ligeous and extravagant reports which [ been circulated throughout the world [which have resulted in so much loss ■disappointment to those who were de- Id thereby. The Portland Canal Min- Imits that its statements have gone laid wide, and have been largely re- jible for the rush that has taken place, tew of the official report of Mr. E. G. lonncll, the Dominion geologist, it is necessary to characterise the exaggera. 1 of the Portland Canal Miner. As to conditions prevailing at Stewart, it lobable that tlie evidence of the Eev. litevenson will be accepted as reliable. J Week will supplement that with a Iment made two days ago by one of the prominent citizens of Stewart who led in Victoria. In answer to ques- he said that Mr. McConnell's report leminently fair; that there are just mining properties on which opera- are being conducted; that the rest le work in the district consists almost lely of building roads and trails and ling up dwellings for the winter; that ligh grade ore has yet been discovered; I at the present moment there are con- jrably fewer than 1,000 people in Stew- land that probably not more than 500 winter there (the others, including iPublisher of the Portland Canal Min- are coming out), not 15,000, as re- led) ; that the fabulous prices realised lhe Government sale for Stewart lots totally unwarranted by the outlook; I the Mann townsite is now on the mar- j at prices averaging about one-fourth we realised in Stewart; that while there lonfidence in the future of the camp, ■fair-minded men realise that immense rn has been done by the exaggerated Drts circulated, which reports, as The bk has now shown emanated from tlie Itland. Canal Miner, and as this paper published on the spot where the most lable information could be obtained, it Ihe less excusable that it should have liberately set out to misrepresent the Its. The Week was wrong in saying |t the harbour freezes up from Novem- to April, and regrets its error; it luld have said that the mud flats whicli erpose such an effectual barrier to ac- (., are there all the year round, and that high tides reach as far as Fifth and Ith Avenues in winter and summer |E RAILWAY POLICY _.ast week the subject of the Eailway licy of the Provincial Government as it lets Victoria and Vancouver Island was bussed at considerable length in these limns. The object of the article was to |nt out the unfairness of the criticism was being levelled at Mr. McBride in Isequence of unavoidable delay in com- licing actual railway construction. That |cle mentioned several reasons which, to fair-minded man, would justify delay. Ice then the negotiations for an early I mencement of work, which have been Hnually conducted between the Govern- f t and the Canadian Northern Railway Company have reached a point when an official announcement is in actual course of preparation, and will be given to the public almost immediately. The Week is in a position to state that the announcement will assure a complete fulfilment of the original contract without any material alteration, and with such changes only as have been rendered necessary by fuller investigation than had taken place when the contract was signed; but without any violation of the leading features of that contract. The announcement will show that the Barclay Sound Eailway will be built by the Canadian Northern and that the route will serve the country originally intended to be traversed, being varied only to secure better alignment and an economic grade. These changes are necessary in view of the larger project of a railway to the north of the Island fore-shadowed by the Premier during the last electoral campaign, and now practically assured by subsequent negotiations. The work-shops and terminals of the Company will be in Victoria as promised, the fast ferry will run from the Mainland to Victoria as promised, and Victoria will be the actual terminus, at the southern end, of any railway constructed by the Canadian Northern on Vancouver Island. This announcement will remove the unworthy suspicion, so industriously voiced by the Liberal Press, that Mr. McBride was going to consent to the abandonment of the Barclay Sound Eailway, and to the side-tracking of Victoria. Further comment is unnocessary, except to point out that the few weak- kneed Conservatives who allowed themselves to be stampeded into a condition of fretfulness and futile irritation by their political opponents would find their milieu rather in a kindergarten than an institution of grown-ups where back-bone has been developed. POACHING There are several reasons why the daily papers cannot with a good grace say much about poaching on the streets of Victoria by contractors and others. There is no reason why The Week should hesitate to wage warfare against a system which greatly inconveniences the public and is a standing reproach to the City Engineering department. One thing is certain that Victoria contractors have been allowed to monopolise the public streets for building purposes to such an extent that they think they have established a prescriptive right to do as they please. It was only after a prolonged agitation that The Week was able to secure the removal of barricades from the front of the Eoyal Bank and another conspicuous building on Government Street. But so far it seems unable to make any impression either on the Engineering department or a firm of contractors who are easily the most truculent offenders of any in the city—Mesher & Co. During the time that this firm Avas building the Todd Block at the corner of Fort and Cook, it occupied the whole of the side-walk, the boulevard, and half tlie street; as soon as it commenced work on the opposite corner it proceeded to do exactly the same, with the addition of nailing a barricade across the sidewalk. Thc consequence was tliat for several days, until the City Engineer was induced to take action, this firm occupied the whole of the street, side-walk and boulevard on both sides of tlie double track of rails, and tlie only portion of the street along which a foot-passenger or vehicle could travel, without climbing over a very inconvenient foot-bridge, was along the middle of the tracks. Tlie City Engineer had all this incumbrance removed front tlie inside of the street, but either he or Mesher & Co. have grown ' weary in well-doing," for they have resumed possession of the whole of the east side of the street, including the boulevard and side-walk. At the moment of writing this space is occupied to the very edge of the tram rail, and last night ladies getting out of the Cook Street cars were compelled to step into a pile of sand and gravel, at least three feet high. This deposit runs for the full length of the block, 120 feet, ancl reaches tlie car rails the whole distance. In addition the same firm is occupying half of Mears Street for depositing its material required for the same block. Now The Week has no desire to hinder tmilding operations, and this complaint is not conceived in that attitude, but it is about time that some respect were shown for the public interest. The condition of affairs at the junction of Cook and Fort Streets has been disgraceful for more than a year, and at the present moment is dangerous. The view of The Week is that it is the duty of the City Engineering Department to protect the public; experience shows that it is hopeless to expect any consideration from builders and contractors. It is certain that if a serious accident happens in consequence of this neglect, as it well may, the city could not be held free from blame. The Week is informed that the same firm is building at the corner of Douglas and View where a similar lack of indifference to the public convenience is being displayed. Also, it is the same firm which started out by barricading the side-walks at the Pemberton Block until it was compelled by the new City Engineer to maintain a free passage for the public. GRAND JURIES Some people whose acquaintance with the British Constitution is limited have recently declared that a Grand Jury is au obsolute and ineffective institution. Anyone who reads the report which the Vic toria Grand Jury presented to the Chief Justice on Thursday must conclude that the time has by no means arrived when the Grand Jury can be abolished \\ ithout serious public loss. The subject of Mr. Allen's terrible accident received their their careful and exhaustive consideration; indeed, it may fairly be said Ihat the case received such a trial as it could rc-t have received at the hands of any other tribunal, -md this entirely without instructions and on the initiative of the Grand Jury itself. In view of the widespread interest whicli this sad case has excited it is reassuring to learn that tliere has been no miscarriage of justice, so far, and no neglect on the part of those charged with tlie duty of investigating such matters. It may bc a case of suspicion, but the public now has the assurance of tlie Grand Jury that there is no evidence wliieh would justify a charge, and the suggestion that the only course left open is to offer a substantial reward will no doubt be acted upon by the Government. Another matter of the highest importance dealt with by the Grand Jury is the indiscriminate and reckless carrying of firearms. Tt is intolerable tliat the country round Victoria should be rendered positively unsafe by hordes of young incompetents who wander about in every direction and blaze away without sense or judgment. During the shooting season every day yields instances of narrow escapes, und the lamentable death of Chester Young should certainly result in prompt and drastic action on the part of tlie Government. During the present week the e Dollak Pee Annum press reported that a little girl was hit in the forehead by a stray shot; a few inches of variation and blindness or death might have ensued. On Monday last a well- known resident heard two shots at the back of his house, which is situate near Pemberton Eoad; rushing out, he found a so- called "hunter" and liis dog coolly retrieving a pair of quail from his back garden. No apology was offered; the birds were recovered and the "hunter" walked off. The writer of this paragraph was driving through Beacon Hill Park at five o'clock last Monday afternoon, when a gun was fired exactly opposite the old bear pits; the shots rattled across the roadway and could be distinctly heard spattering on the trees. The next moment a fine cock pheasant ran across the roadway. There is no doubt that the "hunter" had aimed at, but missed, this quarry, and by less than ten yards he had missed the writer and his horse. Surely it is time that drastic steps were taken, and the recommendation of the Grand Jury that a permit should be taken out by all persons wishing to carry fire-arms, that an age limit be fixed at sixteen years, and that tlie applicant must pass an examination to prove his ability to handle fire-arms judiciously is an eminently reasonable one. THE LADIES' MUSICAL The Ladies' Musical Club is to be congratulated on having furnished a splendid entertainment for their patrons on Thursday evening. Now that the Musical Society is taking a rest music lovers are dependent on the Arion Club ancl tlie Ladies Musical. The former is always reliable; the latter is now demonstrating its ability. Once more Tlie Week wishes to emphasize the value of local talent; it is not to detract from the brilliant play of Mr. J. D. A. Tripp of Toronto to say that Mrs. Pooley and Mrs. Briggs excelled themselves and delighted the audience. Mrs. Pooley's voice seems to increase in mellowness and she certainly never sang as well as at present. Mrs. Goddard's musical readings were greatly enjoyed, and Miss Ethel Lawson and Mr. Edmonds established themselves as permanent favourites with Victorians. Tlie Committee of the Ladies Musical whicii lias worked so hard to arrange and carry out a concert which should be worthy of Victoria has registered a signal success. THE RESTRICTED DISTRICT The Colonist of October 7th prints the decision of the Police Commissioners to do away with tlie "Eestricted District." The Week is not in favour of any policy which encourages immorality, but having due regard to the frailties of human nature, it considers that it is far better for the community that the loose element in town should be confined within a restricted district. Tllis policy ensures direct police control. The sad experience of AVinnipeg should prove a salutary lesson. Manitoba's (*apital removed the "restricted area" and found her best residential districts invaded. If A'ictoria wants a similar experience then by all means pursue the policy proposed by the Police Commissioners. Already tlie large reduction in the denizens of tlie tenderloin from some 250 to 70 has resulted in tlio establishment of scores of houses of assignation in different parts of tlie City; witli consequences upon which it is unnecessary to speculate. If this is a plank in tlie platform of the Voters' League tlie members cannot too dearly express tlieir approbation. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1910 At The Street Corner By Tiie LOUNQER Last week I made a plea for the resuscitation of Bobbie Burns in the hopes that he might point a salient lesson with regard to gum-chewing. This week I would like to beg for a modern William of Wykeham. Undoubtedly there is somebody needed to teach manners in the AVest. The action of one person in particular and others in general on the Grandstand at the Fair is my excuse for this petition. It is distinctly bad manners for anyone occupying any kind of a position at a public show to obscure the view of those seated behind him, or her, by standing up at the critical moments; it is worse manners to refuse to sit clown when requested by those whose view he is obscuring; it is a betrayal of thc pachydermatous exterior when such an offender refuses to take cognizance of the many and somewhat loud-tongued objurgations showered on his inattentive ear by protesting spectators. Yet such hippopotami were in evidence in Victoria during the past week. Of course, I realise that no words of mine can penetrate their hides; they are of the same composition as those who provoke my frequent shafts for remaining covered during the playing of the National Anthem. One reflection alone brings solace to my soul, and that is that so long as Victorians themselves act in this manner, and allow their visitors to follow suit, they cannot wonder if the peoples who live in more Eastern climes, particularly those who frequent the "effete Old Country," wonder how their relatives can continue to live in uncivilized regions where thc modes and manners of "Thc Woolly West" arc still supposed to I19ICI sway. Since writing the above I have been asked to call attention to the frequent use of bad language amongst spectators at football matches. Last Saturday a friend of mine escorting a lady had to leave a Beacon Hill match unwitnessed for this reason. I wonder how many people living in Victoria know of the interesting tablets to be seen at St. Paul's Church, Esquimalt. Some kind friend took the trouble last week to let me know that there would be a special service there last Sunday in commemoration of the Harvest Home and suggested that the Church was well worth seeing, if only for the tablets and other relics. I am ashamed to say that the only other time I had been in this particular Church was in the evening, some years ago, and that I had no idea of the amount of interest contained within its four walls. On Sunday last the Church was very tastefully decorated for the occasion with thc usual Harvest Thanksgiving contributions; there was a smattering of sailors from thc Harbour, and the service, conducted by His Lordship, The Bishop of Columbia and the Rev. Baugh Allen, was all that could be desired. But I confess that it was the tablets on the wall whicii attracted the greater part of my attention. Somewhat illogically, my mind wandered off to my old friend Horace's remarks in the first book of the Odes: "Mc tabula sacer Votiva paries indicat uvida Vestimenta maris deo Suspcndisse potenti." And this was the more brought home to mc, when, after thc service I wandered round thc Church and read all thc epitaphs. Perhaps saddest of all is the life-buoy hanging on the South wall; this is thc only relic of H.M.S. the ill-fated Condor. Tn these days of Ocean Grey-hounds and Mammoth batlcships wc arc apt to discount the perils of thc sea. A little visit to a naval station Church such as St. Paul's comes as somewhat of an "eye-opener," and leads one to think that there is something more than sentiment in the hymns dedi cated to "Those at Sea." I had no idea previously that there was such good stained glass in the vicinity of Victoria; there are some really fine windows on the south aisle. * * * Now that the Fair is over and some idea of the profit and loss account can be conjectured, it may be permissible to say a few words which are not altogether coated with sugar and honey. First of all, it is an undoubted fact that the number of persons passing the gate was less than expected by the management. To a certain extent this failure on the part of Victorians to materialise may be put down to the weather. But I fancy that there is another reason, and one which a Lounger may advertise without fear of hurting the feeling of the energetic Secretary or of casting blame on any of the directors. In a word: Why were the manufacturing interests of Victoria itself, the city within whose limits the Fair was held, so palpably noticeable by their absence? We possess a big soap factory; but where was the AVhite Swan? There is some Victoria confectionery which is much appreciated throughout the Province, but where was it displayed? There was a big stock exhibit, but where were the harness makers or the blacksmiths? Was there nothing to be clone in this line? Again, let it be remembered that Victoria is the capital of British Columbia; that British Columbia is famed the world over for its timber, its minerals and its fish. Would not the casual stranger have expected to see some evidence of this potential wealth displayed? But what was there? Two dried sal mon. 'Twixt you and me and the printer who cares for walls and walls of public school infant drawings? It is all very well for "Momma" to show off "little Willie's" efforts to rich "Auntie" who is expected to die shortly, but there is not one person in a hundred who cares a bean about such things, whereas there are very many who would thoroughly appreciate a timber exhibit, a good show of Provincial minerals, or the life story of a B. C. fish, such as they had down in Seattle not so long ago. These arc merely the passing reflections of a Lounger who has the greatest admiration for the capacity of men who could make such a sue cess of an Exhibition as the past one has been, and who would be driven to suicide if he were called upon to put his own ideas into practice. Still, we are told that wisdom sometimes escapes from the mouths of babes and sucklings; the moral is obvious. * * * One more remark. AVas it absolutely necessary for the side-shows, etc., to begin packing up at sundown on the Saturday? Somehow this struck me as being bad policy. Lots of people don't think it an extravagance to spend a dollar on Saturday, whereas the parting with half that sum on any other day of the week would be like losing a tooth. It seems to me that there was quite a little money going begging on that last evening of the Fair. * # * SMOKE SMOKE SMOKE Thc smoke nuisance on Government Street is getting to bc something more than a mere joke. If every voter wcre to make things lively for their ward alderman until this disgraceful state of things is checked there might be some chance for relief. At present Victoria is suffering from all the disadvantages of a middle class manufacturing town combined with the high prices of a fashionable watering-place. Whicii two features are incompatible, to say nothing of their being inconvenient,—also disagreeable. * * * I have often cavilled at the newsboys of Victoria for selling their papers to some "fake" yell. "All about the wreck," you hear; and when you buy the paper you find an obscure paragraph of a canoe being upset in some out of the way American state. So I particularly want to do justice to one small boy who sold his papers thc other night by shouting the truth. «JHEATR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Messrs. Shubert Present THE CITY The Posthumous Work of the Late Clyde Fitch Direct from a Year's Run at the Lyric Theatre, New York Prof. Phelps of Yale University, said: '"The City' is one of the most powerful dramas ever composed by an American." Seat sale Saturday, October 8. Prices—50c to $1.50. It was wet, very wet, and the youngster came into the restaurant where I was staving off accumulated pangs, shouting, "Times, sir; dry copy, sir; E-v-ening Times, all dry." And, by George, he was quite right; it was one of the driest numbers I have ever read, and that's saying more than a little. * * * The fact that some years ago The AVcck took up the cause of the shop girls of Victoria and secured them seats in various Departmental stores, must prove the excuse for The Lounger finding fault with the "young ladies" now presiding behind the counters in some of the biggest of our Government Street emporiums, or should I say "emporia"? I have many friends of both sexes who keep me wise as to what goes on in this gay little burg of ours, and early this week two members of the fairer sex bustled up to me in a fine state of indignation. They been grossly insulted in one of Victoria's star stores. On entering, they had observed four "young ladies" very busy talking behind the counters. My informants took up a strategic position just opposite the shelves where the goods they desired to buy were situate. But no "young lady" appeared to fulfill their wants. To an elderly lady they addressed themselves; with a vinegary air she referred them back to the "young ladies." "Doubtless one of them will attend you, madam." A "young lady" came forward; "Oh you want that? Well, one of the other 'young ladies' will attend to you." Now that kind of conduct is not good for the "young lady"; not good for the customer, and decidedly not good for the owner of the store. The reason for this discourtesy is not far to seek. A large number of girls, having a good home wish to make pin- money on the side, so that they may make a big hit with "Chorley" next Sunday. They don't care whether they get fired or not; there are always other stores. New York "Life" hit the matter off beautifully in a recent issue. Tableaux:—Four "young ladies"; four dowagers wanting to spend money, but neglected; four handsome dudes and four very gushing "young ladies." I am glad to say that it is only once in a blue moon that I have occasion to visit a store patronised by women; but my few visits have taught me much. "Young ladies," be more civil; it pays better in the end, and it is more honest to your employer. Customers, report incivility; it is more honest to your fellow-creature, and don't worry about ruining the career of some fair young thing. Employers, just do a little more over-seeing, and don't leave too much to your floor-walkers, because you are losing money all thc time. * * * In the same connect-in it might not be out of place to make a few remarks with regard to telephone girls. At one time people who came from Vancouver used to congratulate Victorians on their modern telephones and thc civility of their "hello-girls." Now-a-days Vancouver has the modern telephone and the difference between the girls is no longer obvious. Verb. Sap. Incidentally, I should like to know whether the automatic disconnecter is really in existence, or whether it is only a catch-word in the managerial circulars. Often, after ringing off, one gets connected again with the same subscriber. LOUNGER The Established Reputation of the Montelius Piano House Is founded on its policy to represent None but Pianos of Unquestionably Established Reputation. Value is our slogan, both in buying and in selling. Over 300 Haines Bros. Pianos sold within 30 days by Chicker- ing & Sons, Boston, to Leading Conservatoires of Canada and the United States. Over 2,000 Bell Pianos sold by the Montelius Piano House, Ltd., to Representative Citizens of British Columbia. Victoria's Reliable Headquarters for Everything Musical Montelius Piano House, Ltd. B. P. GREENE, Manager Victoria House Telephone 44 1104 GOVERNMENT STREET - CORNER FORT ST. SHOAL BAY FOR QUICK SALE—Eight acres, already subdivided and adjoining property held at $2,500 per acre. PRICE $1,950 PER ACRE Bevan, Gore & Eliot LIMITED Stock and Bond Brokers. 1122 GOVERNMENT STREET - Real Estate. Phones 2124 and 163 The name on the Label should be SCHMIDT'S, if you want the best in genuine imported Clarets and Burgundies. They have been on this market for the past fifteen years and stand for the Popular Choice. For sale by all liquor dealers. "RADIGER & JANION 1318 Wharf Street 'British Columbia Agents E. S. STYLES Restorer of Antique Furniture, Upholstering, Cabinet Making and French Polishing. Estimates given for all kinds of work where expert knowledge is necessary. Packing and removal of Silver, China, Pictures and all works of Art. TEL. NO. 2149 80S FORT STREET C. H. Tite & Co. Painters, Paperhangers, Decorators and Sign Writers Every Job Guaranteed Estimates Gladly Given Phone 2050 - 620 Johnston St. The Taylor Mill Co. Limited. All kinds of Building Material, LUMBER SASH DOORS TELEPHONE 564 North Government St., Victoria Satisfaction We guarantee quality and satisfaction with every purchase of Groceries. Phone orders carefully attended to. A. POOL 623 Yates St. Phone 448 j Watson's Old Stand BLUE PRINT! Any Length in One Piece Six Cents per foot TIMBER AND LAN) MAPS DRAUGHTING Electric Blue Print Map Co. 1218 Langley St. - Victoria, 'Bl THE WEEK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1910 MUSIC AND THE STAGE The Victoria Theatre .During the week the Huron L. Bly- n Company have been holding the irds at the above theatre. "Fac- I the Music" is certainly a humor- s play, and it loses nothing by its terpretation at the hands of this mpany. Mr. Blydon as Jack Smith excellent, and he is well supported his associates. By the time this ap- ars this Stock Company will be on way to Nanaimo, returning to the pital after three weeks. Victoria II be glad to welcome back this pular company. The New Grand As contortionists the Carl Pantzer o are excellent and are well worth visit. Their act is distinctly humous, so much so that one is inclined overlook the real skill shown. I ed Harry Bloom's turn; he has a od voice and sings well. "Two .indred Miles from Broadway" is a :iny little piece and receives the best treatment from Campbell and ites. These were the three fea- es which most struck me, and >m tiie applause they seemed to be ones which most struck the audi- ce. The E. C. Hunt Company have n playing "The Rajah" this week; has not suffered on its travels, and more amusing now than it was ne little time ago. The Johnson •eet theatre does not profess to t out Grand Opera; its aim is to _vide something to cure a fit of : "blues"; and in this respect it is excellent physician. Next week appear one of the best on this mpany's repertoire, "The Follies 1910" is said to be really good. The Crystal Theatre The Broad Street house was again the fore this week with Old Coun- - Sporting Pictures. Epsom on rby Day and the 'Varsity Boat ce were eye-openers to many who .viously had thought that horse- :ing and boating could be seen in _ir entirety at the Exhibition ounds or at The Gorge. Pictures this description are an educational on. Romano's Theatre 'The Sheriff's Daughter" at the ie of writing has been the big hit Romano's. The other films dis- nyed on the night of my attendance e all good and in the best pos- ble taste, but the one mentioned as the one which particularly night my fancy. The Majestic Theatre A crowded house greeted me on e occasion of my last visit to the pular Yates Street Picture House. The Prodigal Son," a modern ver- 011 of the old-time parable was on icw, ancl elicited much applause, 'here was a distinctly comic film on ie screen during thc show. Mr. Christie seems to have learnt what ictorians want and to be in a portion to supply them with thc necd- .1. One criticism 1 have to offer which pplics equally to Vaudeville Houses nd Moving Picture shows. Is there eally any demand for illustrated (ings? In live years 1 havc never ome across anybody who enjoyed lem. Within thc same period the nly songs I have heard which I :ally appreciated were "Arawanna" id "Napanee" (1 am somewhat oubtful about the spelling). It is ot the fault of thc singers, and it is ot the fault of the film-makers; it is ie fault of the "thing" responsible ir the words, ancl thc "only just a igree better than a thing" who •ites the so-called music. Good mgs with good music would be ap- •eciated. MOMUS. The Goddess of Liberty With a dozen really new novelty imbers, another score of jingling .isical hits and more genuine comedy an is to bc found in half a dozen •called musical successes, Mort H. niter's "Thc Goddess of Liberty," Crystal Theatre BROAD STREET OPPOSITE MAYNARD THE AUCTIONEER'S The Finest and Most Up-to-date Picture Theatre in the City NEW AND WELL VENTILATED MATINEE EVERY DAY CHILDREN'S MATINEE SATURDAYS ADMISSION ioc Complete change of Programme every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Joseph E. Howard, America's most popular star, is easily and without question the one big musical hit of the season to be offered locally. "The Goddess of Liberty" comes to the Victoria Theatre for an engagement of one night on Thursday, Oct. 13th, 1910. Clyde Fitch's last and most powerful play, "The City," will have its first local presentation at the Victoria Theatre next Tuesday, Oct. ii, under the direction of the Messrs. Shubert. The piece comes direct from the Lyric Theatre, New York, where the play ran for an entire season. Nothing Mr. Fitch ever wrote resembles his posthumous work. It was once said that he could not write a man's play. "The City" is said to be his answer. As the Evening Mail remarked: "It seems a bit of irony that the 'biggest' play he ever wrote should have been the one he was never to see acted." Mr. Fitch has written an epic in "The City." The play has received more comment than any drama seen in New York during the past twenty years. The startling reality of the story and the vivid manner in which it is told, mark it as a powerful and stirring drama. Even as a character drawing, the author has done his best work. It is treated as on cmfhscmfw work. Truly Mr. Fitch said to himself: "The world is mine," and he drew upon the vast resources of human nature as no playwright has ever done before. "Welsh Ladies Choir" The "Welsh Ladies Choir" which conies to the Victoria Theatre on Friday, November 4th, will be a real treat to all music lovers, as will be seen from the following notice taken from the Cardiff, Eng., "Western Mail, Saturday, July 13th, 1907: "SANG BEFORE THE KING" Madame Hughes-Thomas and Her Choir. "Cardiff would not have been true to herself as the Capital of Wales had she not provided music on a most lavish scale and of the very best quality. No greater honour comes within the scope of musical ambition than to be commanded to sing before the King, and every musician thus privileged would probably re-echo the witty sentiment of the late Dan Lcno, who remarked when he was once thus honoured, "His Majesty need not have commanded him at all; an ordinary invitation would have met thc case"; Naturally, a feeling of pride and delight was shared by Madame Hughes- Thomas, of Cardiff, and her choir of 43 ladies when the Royal Command was communicated to them that they were to sing on board the Royal Yacht. It is doubtful whether King Edward ever before had such a feast of music in so limited a space of time." New Grand Theatre When DcWitt Young ancl his clever sister, who appear at the Grand Monday, begin to juggle it is time to prepare for something wholly new. As jugglers they are the usual thing in title only. In performance they are both unique. Miss Young is an adept at throwing the Australian boomerang, as well as the cleverest woman juggler in vaudeville. T. Nelson Downs, is a past master of sleight of hand and it is claimed for him that hc has no equal any- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 COMING ! Announcement Extraordinary MORT H. SINGER Announces (First Appearance) Jos. E. Howard America's Famous Author, Composer and Singer, in "The Goddess of Liberty" A Sensational Array of Talent Ear Teasing Melodies Climax of Musical Shows An Attraction Extraordinary A Glittering Production Most Beautiful Chorus Ever Seen on the Road America's Greatest Musical Triumph One Year in Chicago Prices—SOc, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50. Seat sale opens Tuesday, October 11. Mail orders will receive their usual attention. where in the trick of "palming" coins. He operates with as many as two score coins at a time. Downs literally takes money out of the air so that his audience can see him do it. He is really exceptional in his line and has thus far over the Sullivan ancl Considine circuit proved a distinct feature. It is a cheerful and at all times delightful musical hit that will be offered by The Three Imperials, Messrs. Davis, Willis and Guhl. They are all of them musical and all clever entertainers otherwise. They have a lot of clean cut fun and keep their act moving so rapidly that there isn't a let up from curtain to curtain. The Three Escardos are now five weeks this side the Atlantic after a run of one straight year at famous Ronacher's, in Vienna, where they were seen and immediately contracted for two months ago by John E. AV. Considine. The Escardos arc bounding marvels. By a peculiar arrangement of springs never before shown in America they succeed in keeping themselves in the air by far the greater part of the time they are up in front. Almost continuously they are describing great, whizzing circles, tossing each other here and there in startling parabolas and otherwise keeping thc audience on tiptoe and themselves in circulation. With little Edward Cox and Gen- ieve Farley it is just a case of two kids, ancl rattling clever ones at that. Little Miss Farley is a most engaging vocalist and young Cox is a ripping entertainer at all points. Both of them dance in finished fashion. The Grand will have thc regular stock- features in addition to this bill next week RUPERT LAND DISTRICT District of Vancouver Island, B.C. TAKE NOTICE that I. Reginald Jaeger, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Surveyor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted ten feet from an old Government Survey post In section fifteen, north-west enrner, tliecne SO chains snuth; thence SO cliains east: tiience 80 cluiins north; tbence 80 ehains to point uf commencement. Dated August 30th, 1010. oct 8 REGINALD JAEGER. THEATRE Yates Street, Just Below Government WHERE EVERYBODY GOES If you are dull and get the blues, And do not know the place to choose Come to the Majestic on Yates Street Bring the friends you are apt to meet And if on pleasure you are bent, You won't regret the Dime you spent. WE CATER TO LADIES AND CHILDREN CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday LYCEUM THEATRE LATE PANTAGES JOHNSON STREET VICTORIA WEEK COMMENCING OCTOBER 10 Return engagement of Hunt Musical Comedy Company Presenting by POPULAR DEMAND the Musical Farce entitled "THE FOLLIES OF 1910" (Direction of Gus C. Seville) SPECIAL FEATURES AMATEUR CONTEST THE New Grand Week October 10 DEWITT YOUNG AND SISTER "The College Boy Juggler" T. NELSON DOWNS "King of Koins" In Marvelous Manipulation of of Real Money The Wonders of the Bounding Table (3)-ESCARDOS-(3) Direct from Famous Ronachcrs THE (3) IMPERIALS Davis, Willis and Guhl An Innovation in Mirth, Music ancl Song Cleverest Kidlets in Vaudeville Edward Genieve COX and FARLEY With Brand New Songs and a Lot of Dances THOS. J. PRICE NEW MOVING PICTURES OUR OWN ORCHESTRA Interesting Instructive ROMAN© THEATRE GOVERNMENT STREET NEAR JOHNSON THE ONLY THEATRE USING FILMS THAT ARE ABSOLUTELY NEW, NEVER HAVING BEEN SHOWN BEFORE. Latest and best music by Romano Orchestra. Admission io cents; Children at Matinee, 5 cents. A Splendid Opportunity For Starting a Motor Delivery Service There is nothing of this kind in the city, and to any person wishing to start such business we offer a splendid opportunity to do so. We have five touring cars which we will convert into delivery motor vehicles, ancl will give specially easy terms. These cars are all in goocl order ancl are absolutely of modern construction. If you can scc your way clear in opening up such a business, it will pay you to investigate this special offer. WESTERN MOTOR AND SUPPLY CO. Nev Premises, 1410 Broad Street Telephone 695 - R, P. CLARK, Manager THE WEEK, SATUEDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1910 The Week A Provincial Review and Magazine, published every Saturday by •THE WEEK" PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED. Published at VICTORIA and VANCOUVER 1208 Government Street, Victoria, B. C. W. BLAKEMORE, Editor FASHIONABLE WEDDING Mr. John S. Robinson and Miss Judith Phillipps-Wolley. Thc marriage of Miss Judith Phillipps-Wolley, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Clive Phillipps-Wolley, and Mr. JoJhn S. Robinson of Lynhales, Herefordshire, was solemnized at the parish church of St. Peter's in the Cowichan district, on Saturday, October I, thc Bishop of Columbia, Rev. Canon Leahey, Rev. F. G. Christmas and the Rev. A. Sylva White of Nanaimo, officiating, The combined choirs of St. Peter's and South Cowichan were in attendance. Mrs. Sylva White was the organist. October sunlight and the gold of thc famous maples made a pretty setting for a pretty picture when Mr. Robinson, the bridegroom, arrived with his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Tzouhalem (also from Herefordshire), and his best man, Mr. Parker-Smith, followed shortly after by the bride, Miss Judith Phillipps- Wolley, and her father, mother and the bridal party. Two charming children, Miss Marguerite Waldy and Miss Inkie Ken- nington, acted as bridesmaids. The bride wore a costume of white serge with white beaver hat. The bride's mother wore a wisteria-colored cloth gown with Oriental embroidery and a white beaver hat with black under- brim trimmed with wisteria blossoms. The little bridesmaids wore white dresses with white picture hats and carried bouquets of pink roses. After the wedding a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. The house was beautifully decorated with white and pink sweet peas, with an arch of wisteria on thc stairway. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson will spend the winter in Herefordshire. In thc spring they will return to Canada to Mr. Robinson's home in the Northwest. views the loss of life and property by forest fires, gives some interesting information regarding the new Queener mill concentrator, which promises to have a far-reaching effect in the economical treatment of low-grade ores, describes some recent mining developments, summarizes progress in the various mining camps of the Province, deals with the work of the Geological Survey of thc Dominion for the past and present year, reviews the report of the Provincial Mineralogist for i<)og, notes the occurrence of promising auriferous gravels on Vancouver Island, quotes a typical wild-cat letter sent to London regarding mineral discoveries in Portland Canal district, describes thc work of the Dominion Mines Department, its method of handling the zinc problem, notes thc occurrences of tin in British Columbia and Alaska, narrates the doing of men interested in mining, railways and finance, tells of work on the coal-fields, the progress of railway construction, municipal improvements, local industries, mineral production, and contains tables of the metal and share markets. The magazine contains some excellent illustrations, and ought to be of value to all interested in the mineral and industrial development of the Prov- Puture Comforts "The spirit of your husband wishes to speak to you, madam.' "What does he say?" "He says he doesn't have to dress In a cold room." CERTIFICATE OF THE REGISTRATION OF AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY Companies Act (July lst, 1910) A CREDITABLE FIRST NUMBER We are in receipt of the first number of the British Columbia Mining and Engineering Record, published as a continuation of the B. C. Mining Record, which was established in 1895, and was for many years the only publication in thc Province especially devoted to mining development. In addition to editorial notes and articles, the magazine summarizes thc history and development of Sheep Creek, in the Nelson District, rc- CANADA: Province of British Columbia. No. 10B (1910) I HEREBY CERTIFY that "Empire Lumber Company" (of the State of Delaware, U.S.A.), an Extra-Provincial Company, has this day been registered as a Company under the "Companies Act," to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company is situate at the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, Delaware, U.S.A. The head office of the Company in this Provinee is situate at Victoria, and William Edgar Oliver, Barrister-at-law, and whose address is Victoria aforesaid, is the attorney for tlie Company, not empowered to issue and transfer shares or stock. The amount of the capital of the Company is Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, divided into Seventy- live Thousand shares of One Hundred Dollars each. The Company is limited. Given under my hand and Seal of Office at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this eighth day of September, one thousand nine hundred and ten. (L. S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. Tlie objects for whieh the Company lias been established and registered are: To carry on a general lumber business; to acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise, and to own, buy, sell and deal in lands, timber lands, and standing timber; to buy, cut, haul, drive and sell timber and logs and to saw and otherwise work the same; to buy, manufacture and sell lumber, bark, wood, pulp and all products thereof or articles made therefrom or in which wood or lumber is a factor; and in that behalf to build, own, let, lease, and operate or use (all or any) mills, saw mills, factories, plants, works, machinery, equipment, tools, looging outfits, tramways, electric or steam railroads, ancl other facilities or conveniences necessary or desirable in carrying on the above objects and purposes of the Company or any of them. To erect and construct houses, buildings and works of any description on any lands of the Company or upon any lands controlled by it, and to build, enlarge, alter or improve existing houses, buildings, or works thereon, and generally to deal with and improve the property of the company; to sell, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of the lands, houses, buildings, hereditaments and other property of the Company. To purchase, take on lease, or otherwise acquire, any mines, mining rights and lands anywhere in the United States or any foreign country and any any interest therein; ancl to explore, work, develop ancl turn tlie same to account. To quarry, smelt, refine, dress, amalgamate and prepare for market, ores, metals ancl mineral substances of ali kinds ancl to carry on any operation whieh may seem conducive to any of the company's objects or purposes. To buy, sell, manufacture and deal in minerals, plants, machinery, implements, conveniences, merchandise and provisions and other things or articles capable of being used or dealt in in connection with the lumbering, mining or other operations of the company, or which shall be required by workmen or others employed by the company. To buy and sell merchandise and to establish and maintain stores in connection with or for the convenience of persons employed by the company in carrying on any of the objects or purposes herein stated, or for the convenience of other persons; to acquire the business now or at any time carried on by any firm, or other corporation or organization together with any lands and buildings, plant, stock or other property connected with any such business, including the good-will of any such person and the benefit of all pending contracts, and the stock in trade thereof, together with the patents and other rights and privileges relating to the said business vested in or held on behalf of them. To purchase, or otherwise acquire let- .ters patent, and patent rights and privileges improved or secret processes for or in any way relating to all or any of the objects herein named, or other purposes, and to grant licences for the use of, or to sell or otherwise deal in any letters patent, patent rights and privileges. To purchase, receive, hold and own bonds, mortgages, debentures, notes, shares of capital stock, and other securities, obligations, contracts and evidences of indebtedness of any private, public or municipal corporation, or of the Government of the United States or of any State, Territory or Colony thereof, or of the Dominion of Canada or any State, Province or municipality thereof, or of any other foreign state or country; to receive, collect and dispose of interest, dividends and income upon, of and from any of the bonds, mortgages, debentures, notes, shares of capital stock, securities, obligation, contracts, evidences of indebtedness and other property, any and all rights, powers and privileges of individual owners thereof; to do any and all acts and things tending to increase the value of the property at any time held by the company; to issue bonds and to secure the same by pledges or deeds of trust or mortgages or trust indentures of or upon tlie whole or any part of the property held by the Company and to sell or pledge such bonds for the proper corporate purposes of the eompany, as and when and upon such terms as the Board of Directors shall determine; and in the promotion of its said corporate business of investment and to the extent authorized by law, to lease, purchase, hold, sell, assign, transfer, pledge, mortgage and convey real and personal property of any name or nature; provided that nothing herein shall give or be construed as giving to the eompany the powers of a banking corporation, savings bank or trust company, as authorized by the Laws of tlie State of Delaware, oct S The Most Suitable Roadway for the Province of British Columbia is BITULITHie BECAUSE IT IS Sanitary, Waterproof, Non-slippery ancl docs not disintegrate with the action of water. Horses and automobiles can secure a grip on BITULITHIC which they cannot do on any other pavement. BITULITHIC is especially recommended to ratepayers who desire something out of the ordinary in the way of roads. Eminent authorities havc conceded BITULITHIC to bc thc most ideal pavement. Send for testimonials and detailed information. We can convince you that BITULITHIC is thc most scientifically constructed pavement on thc American continent. Does Your Street Need a Permanent Pavement? Send us a line and one of our representatives will call and prove to you that BITULITHIC is absolutely thc-BEST road that can bc built. We build a perfect pavement. COLUMBIA BITULITHIC LTD., P.O. Box 1066, Victoria. General Offices: Vancouver, B. C; and at Xew Westminster and Prince Rupert. The Nanaimo Man Who Got In a Barber's Chair Pinned the newspaper round his neck, and began to read the towel, may be called absent-minded. We consider the Victorian who intended ordering White Rock Mineral Water last week, and forgot to specify "White Rock," equally absent-minded. He just orlered plain Mineral Water and was supplied with a much inferior class of water to White Rock. He wishes now that he had ordered White Rock and paid the extra price for the genuine than have put up with a spurious imitation. White Rock Lithia Water is not only fresh, sparkling and delightful, but "absolutely pure." For health's sake, drink White Rock all the time, either alone or as a dilutant for milk, wine or whiskey. Your grocer can supply you for home use. All hotels, saloons, clubs and cafes list this best and purest of mineral waters. Pither & Leiser, Wholesale Distributors. Pyjamas IN COTTON CREPE AND PONGEE SILK Prices from $1.25 to $4.50 THESE PRICES ARE THE LOWEST OBTAINABLE Oriental Importing Co. 510 CORMORANT STREET • OFF. E. & N. DEPOT WE WANT WIVES —all the housewives in the city to know that L. Noel and Sons (London) goods in glass are the very finest it is possible to procure. We would especially bring to their notice the following: MACEDOINE DE FRUITS, per glass jar 60c RASPBERRIES, per glass jar 6oc YOUNG STEM GINGERS, glass jar 60c APRICOTS IN SYRUP, glass jar $1.00 PINEAPPLE (chunk), in syrup, glass jar 85c PEACHES IN SYRUP, glass jar $1.00 CHINOIS IN SYRUP, glass jar $1.00 TURKEY AND HAM, per glass 60c CHICKEN AND HAM, glass 60c CHICKEN AND TONGUE, glass 60c VEAL AND HAM, glass 60c DIXI H. ROSS & CO. Independent Grocers 1317 Government St. Tels. 50, 51, 52. Liquor Department Phone 1590. TENDERS TENDERS for the purchase of the five following described timber limits will be received by the undersigned up till noon of the 16th October, 1910. Nos. 37719 to 37723 (both inclusive). Situate at Benton Creek, Lillooet District. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. September 17, 1910. THE BRITISH COLUMBIA TRUST CORPORATION No. 1232 Government St., Victoria, B.C. LAND REGISTRY ACT In the matter of an application fo Duplicate Certificate of Titlle to 1606, Victoria City. NOTICE is hereby given that it is intention at the expiration of one mc from the date of the first publica hereof to issue a Duplicate Certifli of Title to said land issued to Alfre Langley and George F. Fardon on 22nd day of August, 1879, and numbi 2776A. Land Registry Office, Victoria, the 22nd day of September, 1910. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar-General of Tl THE WEEK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1910 llEWS IN THE MAKING telegraph editor who toils in Jrient must needs be good at un- ing mysteries, says the New Sun. b messages sent by cable in onized form often reach the t>aper offices of the Far East in 1 and wonderful condition, for are many native operators. Here example of history in the mak- tthe Orient: re came to Shanghai a tele- which read: "Stockholm crown 'ess daughter villagers Oekoerito ary dancing coachhouse upfitted B)om fire outbroke rushed exit clothes burning downtrodden |ng roof collapsed bury scores 250 lied." e name of a town at the begin- of a telegram usually indicates ource of information. The mes- l,thus contained two distinct items ws, to be read as follows: "It is iunced from Stockholm that the |rn Princess of Sweden has given to a daughter." "The villagers (ekoerito in Hungary were hold- 1 dance in a coach house that had fitted up as a ballroom when e broke out. The dancers rushed exits, many with their clothes ing. Some fell and were trodden rfoot. The blazing roof col- d, burying scores. In all 250 nns perished. ie Far Eastern telegraph editor Inot see the message that way. journal said: "It is telegraphed . Stockholm that while the Crown cess of Sweden (Princess Mar- t of Connaught) and her daugh- were watching the villagers of* berito in Hungary dancing in a )h house which had been fitted up ballroom fire broke out. The ers rushed to the exit, and many their clothes burning were trod- down in the panic, while the blaz- roof collapsed, burying scores. hundred and fifty persons per- be thing was worse when it reach- Manilla. From a newspaper pub- d in Manila the following is n: "Shanghai, March 29.—The wn Prince of Sweden set fire in a n in Austria to a dancing hall, |ut 250 persons dying in the ('hus history is made for the reader newspapers in the Orient. Kls Preference I Are you fond of looking at the rs?" asked Miss Boston, turning to companion between the acts at a Iadway theatre. Well, yes," answered the engaging ng man, "but as a rule the chorus rood enough for me."—Lippincott's, [DISTRICT OF PORT RENFREW 'ake Notice that the undersigned resist of Viotoria, B.C., occupation, Pressor, intends to apply for permission purchase the following described j*ds:—Commencing at a post planted chains E. of the north-west corner Lot 64; thence running 80 chains it, thence 65 chains south; thence 10 ilns west; thence 40 ehains north; mce 70 chains west; thence 25 chains rth to place of beginning. Dated Sept. 22, 1910. 1 ROBERT A. DENNY. "LAND REGISTRY ACT"' the matter of an Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 10, Shawnigan Lake Suburban Lots (Map 218a), Malahat District. INOTICE Is hereby given thai it Is my tention at the expiration of one month bm the date of the drst publication ireof to issue a Duplicate Certificate Title to said lands issued to Justin Ibert, on the 8th day of April, 1904, id numbered 9846c. S. Y. WOOTTON, |p 10 Registrar General of Titles. SUBMARINE AREA |NOTICE Is hereby given that Arthur Hepburn will, within thirty days Jim this date, apply to the Assistant mmlssioner of Lands at Victoria for licence to prospect for coal on the hds and under the area described as plows: ICommencing at a post on the North kundary of Section 6, Mayne Island, Wlchan District, twenty (20) chains [est from the North-east corner post ; Section 6; thence north one mile; lence east one mile; thence south one le; thence west one mile to point of immencement. (Dated this 30th day of August, 1910. ARTHUR E. HEPBURN, J) 17 Harry Mclvor Hepburn, Agent. RENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew tTAKE NOTICE that I, Chas. A. Phelps 1 Grand Rapids, Mich., occupation Mer- pnt, Intends to apply for permission purchase the following described ids:—Commencing at a post planted t the N.E. corner Lot 3 and being jas. A. Phelps' N.W. eorner, thence ■ith 20 chains; thence east 60 chains; ^nce north 20 ehains; thence west 60 ilns to place of commencement, and ltaining one hundred ancl twenty •es, more or less. Dated September 9th, 1910. CHAS. A. PHELPS. 1 By D. A. McPhee, Agent. CAHCELLATXOV O* REBERTE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing upon the lands embraced in special Timber Licences No. 20289, situated near Sechelt Inlet, New Westminster District, is cancelled, and that the said lands will be open for location under the provisions of the Land Act, at midnight on October 14th, 1910. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Commissioner of Lands Lands Department, Victoria, July 14, 1910. jyl6 _K__L ^_m JwSB CANCELLATION 0_T RESERTE NOTICE is hereby given that the reserve existing upon the lands embraced ln special Timber Licences Nos. 28962, 28963 and 28964, situated ln Goldstream District, is cancelled, and that the said lands will be open for location under the provisions of the Land Act at midnight on October 14th, 1910. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Commissioner of Lands Lands Department, Vietoria, July 14, 1910. 1716 RENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE NOTICE that I, W. T. Colman, of Seattle, Wash., occupation Real Estate Agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the S.W. corner Lot 257, being W. T. Colman's S.E. eorner, thence 40.00 chains north, 40.00 chains west, 40.00 chains south, thence 40.00 chains east to plaoe of commencement, and containing one hundred and sixty acres more or less. Dated September 7th, 1910. W. T. COLMAN. oet 1 By D. A. McPhee, Agent. RENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE NOTICE that I, Wm. M. Stein- metz, of Vietoria, B.C., occupation Clerk, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the N.E. corner of Lot 268 and being Wm. M. Steinmet's S.E. corner, thence north 40 chains; thenee west 80 ehains; thence south 40 chains; thence east 80 chains to place of commencement, and containing three hundred and twenty acres, more or less. Dated September 9th, 1910. WM. M. STEINMETZ. oct 1 By D. A. McPhee, Agent. RENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE NOTICE that I, I. D. Moore, of Seattle, Wash., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at angle No. 1 of the South Boundary Lot 271 and being L. D. Moore's Initial Post, thence north 40 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 20 chains, more or less, to line of Sec. 54; thence east along line of Sec. 54, 70 chains; thence south along line of Sec. 64, 40 chains; thence east 26 chains, thence north 20 chains to place of commencement, and containing two hundred and fifty-six acres, more or less. Dated September 8th, 1910. I. D. MOORE, oct 1 By D. A. McPhee, Agent. LICENCE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY Companies Act Canada: Province of British Columbia. No. 74A (1910) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that "Dart Union Company, Limited," is authorised and licensed to carry on business within the Province of British Columbia, and to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company is situate at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The head office of the Company in this Province is situate at Victoria, and Edgar Crow Baker, Agent, whose address is Victoria aforesaid, is the attorney for the Company. The amount of the capital of the Company is forty thousand dollars, divided into four hundred shares. Given under my hand and Seal of Office at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this fifteenth day of August, one thousand nine hundred and ten. (L. S.) S. Y. WOOTTON. Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which this Company has been established and licensed are: To manufacture and sell pipe couplings and other articles of iron and bronze; To manufacture, sell and deal in iron, bronze and other metals, and To carry on the work of manufacturing necessary or incidental to a general machine shop, sep 17 RENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE NOTICE that I, Jas. P. Crawford, of Spokane, Wash., occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted three chains east of S.W. corner Lot 257, being Jas. P. Crawford's N.E. corner, thence south 20 chains more or less to North Boundary Sec. 54, thence 70 chains west along line Sec. 54, thence north 20 chains, more or less to south Boundary Lot 268, thence east 70 chains, to place of commeneement, and containing one hundred and forty acres, more or less. Dated September 8th, 1910. JAS. P. CRAWFORD, oct 1 By D. A. McPhee, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range III TAKE NOTICE that Angus Kllbee Stuart, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Prospector, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about ten (10) chains distant and In a south-easterly direction from the northeast corner of the Indian Reserve at the mouth of the Salmon River, Dean Channel, Coast Range III, thence east forty (10) chains; thence north to the South bank of the Salmon River approximately ten (10) ehains; thence following the south bank of the Salmon River in a westerly and southerly direction to point of commencement, and containing eighty (80) acres more or less, oct 1 ANGUS KILBEE STUART. Sale of Land for Unpaid Delinquent Taxes and School Rates in the Victoria District, Province of British Columbia I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on Wednesday, the 12th day of October, A.D. 1910, at the hour of 11 o'clock a.m., in the Maple Leaf Committee Room of the Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C., I shall sell by Public Auction the lands of the persons in the list hereinafter set out for the delinquent taxes unpaid by the said persons on the 31st day of December, 1909, and for interest, costs and expenses, including the cost of advertising the said sale, if the total amount due is not sooner paid. LIST ABOVE MENTIONED H Name of Person Assessed Short Description of Property A. BANTHIER CHAS. DOERING JAMES STEELE ESQUIMALT DISTRICT 24 acres S. E. corner of Sec. 79, as per Deed No. 4445, L. R. 0 METCHOSIN DISTRIOT 16 acres, Lot A of Sec. 32, Map 718.., L. B. JOSEPH SOOKE DISTRICT 103 acres, Bk. C. of Sections 6 and 17 | 12.60 RENFREW DISTRICT N. W. y4 of Sec. 7, Township 10,160 acres j 19.20 Delinquent Taxes 0 -_j _ «CQ rn =H n r—4 O en £ ? _ 0 £ 5 i> _ 4 9 Z _ a __ H GO Eh Hfl 4.20 7.80 2.90 .20 .35 .60 .85 0 _ 0 B t. I O V, 3 H -fcj aJ-W ■**a c a. a 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 o 6.40 10.15 18.10 22.05 Dated at Victoria, B.C., Sept. ioth, 1910. ^fjf^ E. E. LEASON, ^^HWn J'sis*&|; Assessor and Collector, Victoria Assessment District. LICENCE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY Companies Act Canada: Province of British Columbia. No. 5B (1910) I HEREBY CERTIFY that "Raphael Tuck % Sons Company, Limited," has this day been registered as a Company under the "Companies Act" to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to whicii the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company is situate in the City and State of New York, United States of America. The head office of the Company in this Province is situate In the City of Victoria, ancl David S. Tait, Barrister- at-law, whose address is Victoria aforesaid, is the attorney for the Company. The amount of the capital of the Company is two hundred thousand dollars, divided into two thousand shares of one hundred dollars each. The Company is limited and the time of Its existence is thirty years from the 20th day of March, 1891. Given under my hand and seal of office at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this thirteenth day of August, one thousand nine hundred ancl ten. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which this Company has been established ancl registered are: Art publishing and printing In all its phases; the printing, lithographing, engraving, publishing and manufacturing of books, drawings, paintings, chromos, prints, pictures, cards, paper- goods, fancy-goods ancl novelties of all kinds; ancl the importing, exporting and dealing in books, drawings, paintings, chromos, prints, pictures, paper- goods, cards, colors, artists' materials, fancy-goods, ancl novelties of all kinds, sep 17 RENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE TAKE NOTICE that I, Samuel M. Cochran, of Seattle, Wash., occupation Real Estate Agent, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the S.W- corner Lot 269, being Samuel M. Cochran's line post North Boundary (Initial Post), thence west 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence west 40 chains; thence south 20 chains, to the Line Sec. 54, thence 15 chains east, thence south 40 chains; thence east 110 chains; thence north 20 chains; thence west 44 chains, to place of commencement, and containing three hundred and fifty acres, more or less. Dated September 8th, 1910. SAM'L M. COCHRAN, oct 1 By D. A. McPhee, Agent. DISTRICT OF PORT RENFREW Take Notice that the undersigned resident of Victoria, B.C., occupation, Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted 120 chains east of the northwest corner of Lot 64, thence running SO chains east, thence 25 chains south; thence 10 chains west; thence 20 chains south; thence 70 ehains west; thence 45 chains north to place of beginning. Dated Sept. 20, 1910. oct. 1 MARY C. GARDNER. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS DISTRICT OF PORT RENFREW Take Notice that the undersigned resident of Victoria, B.C., occupation, Pros- pec-tor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted 30 chains north, 20 chains east of the north-west corner of Lot 4, thence running lo chains north, thenee 10 chains west, thence 45 chains north, thence 40 chains west, thenee 45 chains south, thence 30 chains west, thence 15 chains south, thenee SO chains east, to place of beginning. Dated Sept. 21, 1910. oct 1 A. CHARLES ANDERSON. DISTRICT OF PORT RENFREW Take Notice that the undersigned resident of Victoria, B.C., occupation, Prospector, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted 70 ehains north, 60 chains west of the north-west, corner of Lot 64. thence running SO chains east, thenee 45 chains south; thence 30 chains west; thence 20 chains south; thence 10 chains west; thence 40 chains north; thence 40 chains west; thence 25 chains north to place of beginning. Dated Sept. 22, 1910. oct. 1 JOHN D. GARDNER. Grand Forks Court-house Sealed Tenders, superscribed "Tender for Court-house, Grand Forks," will be received by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to noon of Tuesday, the 25th day of October, 1910, for the erection and completion of a brick and stone building at Grand Forks, B.C. Plans, Specifications, Contract, and Forms of Tender may be seen on ancl after the 24th clay of September, 1910, at the office of the Government Agent, Grand Forks, ancl the Department of Public Works, Victoria. Each proposal must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered ba.nk of Canada, made payable to the Honourable the Minister of Public AVorks, for the sum of $3,000, which shall be forfeited If the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so, or if he fall to complete the work contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit, of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not he considered unless made out on the forms supplied, signed with the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed In the envelopes furnished, The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. C. GAMBLE, Public Works Engineer. Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C., September 20th. 1910. octl RENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE NOTICE that I, John H. Moore, of Victoria, occupation Logger, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the S.E. corner Lot 272 and being John H. Moore's N. E. corner; thence west 160 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence east 70 chains; thence north 20 chains; thence east SO chains; thence south 40 chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 60 chains to place of commencement, and containing six hundred and twenty acres, more or less. Dated September Sth, 1910. JOHN H. MOORE, oct 1 By D. A. McPhee, Agent. RENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE NOTICE that I, Edward B. Cadwell, of Detroit, Mich., occupation Broker, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the S.E. corner of Lot 272, and being Edward B. Cadwell's S.W. eorner; thence north 40 chains; thence east 120 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence west 120 chains to place of commencement, and containing four hundred and eighty acres, more or less. Dated September Sth, 1910. EDWARD B. CADWELL. oct 1 By D. A. McPhee, Agent. RENFREW LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew TAKE NOTICE that I, William C. Crawford, of Spokane, Wash., occupation Farmer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the S.E. corner Lot 269, and being William C. Crawford's N.E. corner, thence west 10 chains; thence south 40 chains, along line Section 54, thence east 10 chains; thence north 40 chains along line Lot 268 to place of commencement, and eontalnlng forty acres, more or less. Dated September 8th, 1910. WILLIAM C. CRAWFORD. oct 1 By D. A. McPhee, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range III TAKE NOTICE that Maurice Cane, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Mining Engineer. Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following clescribed lands:—Commencing at a post planted adjoining tbe south-east eorner post of Lot 18 on Dean Channel, thence West following the Southern Boundary of Lot 13 forty (40) ehains, thence south fnllowing the Eastern boundary of Lot 14 forty (40) chains; thence following the Northern Boundary of the Indian Reserve twenty (20) chains more or less, thence following the bank of the River thirty (30) chains more or less, and thence north twenty (20) chains more or less to point of commencement, and containing one hundred and sixty acres more or less. Dated Sept. 16, 1910. MAURICE CANE, oct 1 Angus K. Stuart, Agent. THE WEEK, SATUKDAY, OCTOBEK 8, 1910 LICENSE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY Companiea Act July lst, 1910 Canada: Province of British Columbia. No. 82A (1910) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that "Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited," is authorized and licensed to carry on business within the Province of British Columbia, and to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head ollice of the Company is situate in the City of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The head office of the Company in this Province is situate in Victoria aforesaid and William John Taylor, Barrister-at-law, whose address is Victoria aforesaid, is the attorney for the Company. . The amount of the capital of the Company is fifteen million dollars, divided into one hundred and fifty thousand shares. Given under my hand and Seal of Office at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this twenty-fifth day of August, one thousand nine hundred and ten. (L. S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies The objects for which this Company has been established and licensed are: To purchase, lease or otherwise acquire coal fields and coal lands, ore bearing properties, mineral lands, mining locations, mining and surface rights, timber millts, wood lands and timber lands, oil fields and privileges, natural gas lands and properties, water lots, water powers, and privileges and other rights, privileges, easements and licenses. • To lay out, construct, purchase, lease or otherwise acquire, maintain, operate and manage: (1) Mines of coal, Iron or other minerals whatsoever, oil wells and wells of natural gas, mining structures, plant, mills, pipe lines, buildings, machinery and appliances of every description; (2) Collieries, smelters, furnaces, mills, plant and machinery for the raising, manufacture, refining or treatment of coal and ores of every description; (3) Shops, mills and works for the manufacture, treatment, or handling of coal or coke or any produce or by-product thereof or of any product or byproduct of ores of any description, or for the manufacture, treatment or handling of timber, lumber, pulpwood of every description and the products and byproducts thereof, and for the manufacture, treatment or handling of oils, both lubricating and burning, of asphalt, pitch, tar, paints, acids, clays, sandstone, cement, bricks, and any other manufactures of metal, wood or other materials whatsoever, whether severally or incombination; (4) Power houses, structures, plant and equipment for the levelopment, generation, transmission or utilization of Water, steam, electric or other powers and structures and plant for any form of heating and lightning; provided however, that the sale, transmission or distribution of electric, pneumatic, hydraulic or other power or force beyond the lands of the company shall be subject to local and municipal regulations in that behalf; (5) Steamships and vessels, piers, docks, dry-docks, wharves, slips, basins, and all incidental structures and appliances; (6) Bridges, roads, tramways, on lands owned or controlled by the Com- -pany, aerial carriers, trails and ways of every description, yards and tracks fbr the storage or handling of any of the Company's products or for the delivery thereof to adjacent railways; and (7) Offices, stores, shops, grain elevators, hotels, boarding houses, dwellings, workmen's houses, restaurants and buildings of every description; To act as agents, commission agents, forwarders, carriers by water, and to purchase, sell and deal In any manufactures or products of the works hereinbefore specified, or any commodities, merchandise or manufactures which may be conveniently handled therewith, and are germane to the objects herein specified; To purchase, acquire, sell and deal in any exclusive rights, patent rights, privileges or licenses in connection with the business of the Company; To promote, aid and encourage immigration and assist immigrants in any way that may be desirable; To guarantee any indebtedness whether bonded or otherwise of any company authorized to conduct any business within or similar to the powers of the Company; To issue in payment or part payment for any property rights or privileges acquired by the Company or for any guarantees of the Company's securities, or for services rendered, shares of the . Company's capital stock, whether subscribed for or not, as fully paid and non-assessable or the Company's securities; To acquire the stock, securities or undertaking of any other company having for one of its objects the exercise of any other powers of the Company or to transfer Its undertaking or assets to, or ot amalgamate with any such Company; To enter Into any partnership or other arrangements for the sharing of profits, union of interests, co-operation, joint venture, reciprocal concession or otherwise with any person or company carrying on or intending to carry on any business which this Company Is authorized to carry on or is capable of being conducted so as to benefit the Company; and To acquire by purchase or otherwise, hold, sell, and deal in the business, assets, good will and securities of any- other company having for one of its objects the exercise of any of the powers of the Company, or carrying on any business capable of being conducted so as to benefit the company, and to promote or assist In promoting any such other company or any subsidiary company, and to pay out of the funds of the Company the costs and expenses of such promotion or assistance, sep 17 SUBMARINE AREA NOTICE is hereby given that Arthur E. Hepburn will, within thirty days from this date, apply to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands at Victoria for a licence to prospect for coal on the lands and under the area described as follows: Commencing at a post at the N. E. corner of the N. W. quarter of Section 9, Mayne Island, Cowichan District; thence west one mile; thence north one mile; thence east one mile; thence south one mile to point of commencement. Dated this 30th day of August, 1910. ARTHUR E. HEPBURN, sep 17 Harry Mclvor Hepburn, Agent. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Entered Vol. 27, Fol. 243, Dated 16-9-10. By D. B. T. No. 11. 1910. Victoria, Sept. 16, 1910, Registry. In the Matter of Registered Plan 914, Corporation of the District of Oak Bay, Victoria District, British Columbia. Before the Honourable, the Chief Justice, in Chambers, Monday, the 12th day of September, 1910. Upon reading the Petition of Arthur Williamson Taylor, Hilda Tilley, Richard L. Drury, Jeanette Cusack, Frederick B. Pemberton, William Curtis Sampson, Albert Cotton, George O. Leask and the British Columbia Electric Railway Company. Limited, and the affidavits of Chartres C. Pemberton and Richard L. Drury, verifying such petition, and upon hearing Mr. Hanington in support of an application under Section seventy (70) of the Land Registry Act to amend Registered Plan, number 914 of the District of Oak Bay, Victoria District. It is ordered that unless cause to the contrary be shewn within one month from the date of the first publication hereof, such Registered Plan shall be then amended and that such plan shall then be as appears in Exhibit "D," attached to the said a'/fcdavit of Richard L. Drury. It is further ordered that this order shall be published weekly for one month in a newspaper, printed and published in the said City of Victoria, sep 17 G. HUNTER, C.J. LICENCE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY Companies Act Canada: Province of British Columbia. No. 80A (1910) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that "Chapman and Walker, Limited," is authorized and licensed to carry on business within the Province of British Columbia, and to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company is situate at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The head office of the Company in this Province is situate at Victoria, and James Hill Lawson, jr., Barrister, whose address is Victoria, aforesaid, is the attorney for the Company. The amount of the capital of the Company is fifty thousand dollars, divided into five hundred shares. Given under my hand and seal of office at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this twenty-third day of August, one thousand nine hundred and ten. (L. S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which this Company has been established and licensed are: To manufacture, buy, sell and deal in all kinds of electrical, gas, steam and other machinery appliances and supplies and all articles Into the manufacture of which wood or metal enters, and all by-products thereof, and To carry on the business of a general construction Company and contractors and to enter into contracts for construction and execute all descriptions of works, sep 17 SUBMARINE AREA NOTICE is hereby given that Arthur E. Hepburn will, within thirty days from this date, apply to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands at Victoria for a licence to prospect for coal on the lands and under the area described as follows: Commencing at a post at the' N. E. corner of the N. W. quarter of Section 9, Mayne Island, Cowichan District, thence east one mile; thence south one mile; thence west one mile; thence north one mile to point of commencement. Dated this 30th day of August, 1910. ARTHUR E. HEPBURN, sep 17 Harry Mclvor Hepburn, Agent. WATER NOTICE LICENCE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY Companies Act Canada: Provinee of British Columbia. No. 81A, (1910) THIS IS TO CERTIFY that "H. C. Tugwell & Company, Limited," is authorised and licensed to carry on business within the Province of British Columbia, and to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company is situate at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The head office of the Company in this Province is situate at Victoria, and Ernest Victor Bodwell, Barrlster- at-Law, whose address is Victoria aforesaid, is the attorney for the Company. The amount of the capital of the Company is sixty thousand dollars, divided into six hundred shares. Given under my hand and Seal of Office at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this twenty-sixth day of August, one thousand nine hundred and ten. (L. S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which this Company has been established and licensed are: To manufacture, buy, sell, and deal in and with photographers' supplies; To take over the business carried on at the said City of Toronto by H. F. Sharpe & Company; To carry on any other business whether manufacturing or otherwise which may seem to the Company capable of being conveniently carried on in connection with the above or calculated directly or indirectly to enhance the value of or render profitable any of the Cornpany's property or rights: To acquire and undertake the whole or any part of the business property and liabilities of any person or Company carrying on any business which this Company is authorized to carry on or possessed of property suitable for the purposes of this Company; To apply for, purchase or otherwise acquire any patents, brevets d'lnventlon, licenses, concessions, and the like conferring any exclusive or non-exclusive or limited rights to use or any secret or other information as to any invention which may seem capable of being used for any of the purposes of the Company or the acquisition of which may seem calculated directly or indirectly to benefit this Company and to use, exercise, develop or grant licenses in respect of or otherwise turn to account the property rights or information so acquired; To enter into any agreement for sharing profits, union of interests, co-operation, joint adventure, reciprocal concession or otherwise with any person or Company carrying on or engaged in or about to carry on or engage in any business or transaction which this company is authorized to carry on or engage in or any business or transaction capable of being conducted so as directly or indirectly to benefit this Company and to. lend money to, guarantee the contracts of, or otherwise assist any such person or Company and to take or otherwise acquire shares and securities of any such Company and to sell, hold, re-issue with or without guarantee or otherwise deal with the same; To take or otherwise acquire and hold shares in any other Company having objects altogether or in part similar to those of this Company or carrying on any business capable of being conducted so as directly or indirectly to benefit this Company; To promote any Company or Companies for the purpose-of acquiring all or any of the property and liabilities of this Company or for any other purpose which may seem directly or indirectly calculated to benefit this Company; To enter into any arrangement with any Government or authorities, municipal, local or otherwise that may seem conducive to the Company's objects or any of them and to obtain from any such government or authority any rights, privileges and concessions which the Company may think it desirable to obtain and to carry out, exercise and comply with any such arrangements, rights, privileges and concessions, and To sell or dispose of the undertaking of the Company or any part thereof for such consideration as the Company may think fit and in particular for shares, debentures or securities of any other Company having objects altogether or in part similar to those of this Company, sep 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Peter Fleming, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Carpenter, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted about 6 miles west from the south-west corner of the Kluscus Indians' Reservation, on the left bank of the Blackwater River and at crossing of Blackwater River near Kluscus Lake; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to river; thence west meandering river to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. PETER FLEMING, oct S Henry A. Porter, Agent. SUBMARINE AREA NOTICE is hereby given that Arthur E. Hepburn will, within thirty days from this date, apply to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands at Victoria for a licence to prospect for coal on the lands and under the area clescribed as follows: Commencing at a post nt the N. E. corner of the N. W. quarter of Section 9, Mayne Island, Cowichan District; thence east one mlle; thence north one mile; thence west one mile; thence south one mile of commencement. Dated this 30th day of August, 1910. ARTHUR E. HEPBURN, sep 17 Harry Mclvor Hepburn, Agent. NOTICE is hereby given that an application will be made under Part V. or tho "Water Act, 1909," to obtain a licence in the Esquimalt Division of Victoria District. (a) The name, address, and occupation of the applicant—Albert Edward Banister. (b) The name of the lake, stream, or source (if unnamed, the description is) The Easterly stream flowing into Albert Head Lagoon on Section 61, Esquimalt District. (c) The point of diversion—near mouth of stream. (d) The quantity of water applied for (in cubic; feet per second) four cubic feet per second. (e) The character of the proposed works—It is proposed to force thc water by steam motor or force pump to place of user. (f) The premises on which the water Is to be used —on Section 19, Esquinia.lt District. (g) The purposes for which "he water is to be used—domestic, irrigation and steam. (h) If for irrigation, describe the land intended to be irrigated, giving acreage —Section 49, containing sixty-live acres. (i) If the water is to be used for power or mining purposes, describe the place where the water is to be returned to some natural channel, and the difference in altitude between point of diversion and point of return—not to he returned. (j) Area of Crown land intended to be occupied by the proposed works— none. (k) This notice was posted on the Sth day of September, 1910, and application will be made to the Commissionei: on the 10th day of October, 1910. (1) Give the names ancl address of any riparian proprietors or licensees who or whose lands are likely to be affected by the proposed works, either above or below the outlet—Producers Rock and Gravel Coy., Store Street, Victoria, B.C. A. E. BANISTER, Albert Head, B.C. Mote—Oue cubic foot per second ls equivalent to 35.71 miner's inches, sep 10 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Renfrew NOTICE is hereby given that, thirty days after date, I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described foreshore lands and lands covered with water:—Commencing at a post planted on the foreshore, about 70 ehains west of the mouth of Muir Creek, in the District of Renfrew, in the Province of British Columbia, and marked "C. B. D.'s N.W. cor. post"; thence south 80 chains; thence east SO chains; thence north SO chains; thence west 80 chains; following the sinuosities of the shoreline to the point of commencement ancl intended to contain 640 acres, more or less. Dated this 3rd day of September, 1910. D. A. SLATER, sep 17 Agent for C. E. Daniell. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that James Gibson Hay, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Blacksmith, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands—Commencing at a post planted about 11 miles west from the southwest corner of the Kluscus Indians' Reservation on the left bank of the Blackwater River, and 6 miles west of the Blackwater River Cl-ossing neaa- Kluscus Lake, thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to river; thence west meandering river to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. JAMES GIBSON HAY. oct 8 Henry A. Porter, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Pauline Vass- herresse of Victoria, B.C., occupation, Spinster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:-—Commencing at a post planted about 5 miles west from the southwest corner of Kluscus Indians' Reservation on the left bank of the Black- water River and at crossing of Black- water River near Kluscus Lake; thenoe north 80 ehains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to river; thence east meandering river to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. PAULINE VASSHERRESSE. oct 8 Henry A. Porter, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Blanche Elizabeth Neill, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Married Woman, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 3 miles west from the south-west corner of the Kluscus Indians' Reservation on the left bank of the Blackwater River and 2 miles east of the Blackwater River crossing near Kluscus Lake; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to river; thence east meandering river to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. BLANCHE ELIZABETH NEILL. oct 8 Henry A. Porter, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Alfred Arthur Codd of Victoria, B.C., occupation, Musician, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted 1 mile west from the south-west corner of the Kluscus Indians' Reservation on the left bank of the Blackwater River and 4 miles east of the crossing of the Blackwater River near Kluscus Lake; thence north SO chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to river; thence east meandering river to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. ALFRED ARTHUR CODD. oct 8 Henry A. Porter, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Thomas Morris, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Janitor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted about 1 mile west of the' south-west corner of the Kluscus Indians' Reservation on the left bank of the Blackwater River and 4 miles east of the Blackwater River crossing near Kluscus Lake; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west meandering river to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less Dated 4th September, 1910. THOMAS MORRIS, oct S Henry A. Porter, Agent. RUPERT LAND DISTRICT District of Vancouver Island TAKE NOTICE that I, Reginald Jaeger agent for Samuel Grossman, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation Surveyor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands in Township 24, Rupert District:—Commencing at a post planted at the southwest corner of Section 22; thence SO chains east; thence 80 chains north; thenee SO chains wesc; thence SO chains south to point of commencement. Dated 30th August, 1910. sep 3 REGINALD J AGGER. EXAMINATION FOR INSPECTION OF STEAM BOILER AND MACHINERY Examinations for the position of Inspector of Steam Boiler and Machinery, under the "Steam Boilers Inspection Act, 1901," will be held at the Parliament Buildings, Victoria, commencing November 7th, 1910. Application and instruction forms can be had on application to the undersigned, to whom the former must he returned correctly filled in, not later than October 24th, 1910. Salary, $130.00 per month, increasing at the rate of $5.00 per month each year to a maximum of $180.00. JOHN PECK, Chief Inspector of Machinery. New Westminster, B. C. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that John Wood, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Mechanic, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing* at a post planted about 2 miles east from the south-east corner of the Kluscus Indians' Reservation on the left bank of the Blackwater River and 7% miles east of the Blackwater crossing near Kluscus Lake; thence north SO chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to river; thence east meandering river to point of commencement containing 640 acres more or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. JOHN WOOD, oct S Henry A. Porter, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that John Charles Raima, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Labourer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 2 miles east from the south-east corner of the Kluscus Indians' Reservation on the left bank of Blackwater River and 1_ miles east of the Black- water River Crossing near Kluscus Lake; thence north SO chains; thence ensn SO chains; thence south SO chains to river; thence west meandering river to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. JOHN CHARLES RANNS. oct S Henry A. Porter, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT| District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Sydney ClaL of Victoria, B.C., occupation Clerl tends to apply for permission tol chase the following described lam Commencing at a post planted abi miles east of the Kluscus Indian^ servation on the left bank of the water River, and 11% miles eal Blackwater River Crossing near Kll Lake; thence north 80 chains; tl west 80 chains; thence south 80 cf to river; thence east meandering to point of commencement, contq 640 acres, more or less. Dated 3rd September, 1910. SYDNEY CLARKSON. oct 8 Henry A. Porter, VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT | District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Charles Hal of Victoria, B.C., occupation Labi intends to apply for permission tol chase the following described lanl Commencing at a post planted aba miles east of the south-east cornl the Kluscus Indians' Reservation ol left bank of the Blackwater Riveil 9% miles east of the Blackwater 1 Crossing near Kluscus Lake; til north 80 chains; thence west 80 chi thence south 80 chains to river; til east meandering river to point of , mencement, containing 640 acres, oi* loss Dated 3rd September, 1910. CHARLES HANSEN, oct 8 Henry A. Porter, Al VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT [ District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Sarah Ail Milby of Victoria, B.C., occupation 1 ried Woman, Intends to apply fori mission to purchase the following scribed lands:—Commencing at a , planted at the south-east corner oft Kluscus Indians' Reservation onl left bank of the Blackwater River,! _Yi miles east of Blackwater Crossing near Kluscus Lake; thi north 80 chains; thence east 80 chi thence south 80 chains; thence J meandering river to point of comma ment containing 640 acres, more orl Dated 4th September, 1910. SARAH AMELIA MILBY. oct 8 Henry A. Porter, AJ VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that George Swil of Victoria, B.C., occupation Labof intends to apply for permission to I chase the following described Ianct Commencing at a post planted aboi miles west of the south-west corner the Kluscus Indians' Reservation on left bank of the Blackwater River, ] 2 miles east of crossing of BIackw_ River near Kluscus Lake; thence nl 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thi south 80 chains to river; thence f meandering river to point of comma ment, containing 640 acres, more or 1 Dated 4th September, 1910. GEORGE SWITZER. oct 8 Henry A. Porter, Aa VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Emma Marsl of Victoria, B.C., occupation Spinif Intends to apply for permission to i chase the following described land! Commencing at a post planted aboil miles west of the south-west cornej Kluscus Indians' Reservation on left bank of the Blackwater River, 2 miles west of Blackwater River CrJ ing at Kluscus Lake;, thence northl chaihs; thence east 80 chains; thq south 80 chains; thence west meanq Ing river to point of commencemq containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. EMMA MARSHALL, oct 8 Henry A. Porter, Agei VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Thomas CharJ Hubbard, of Victoria, B.C., occupatil Clerk, intends to apply for permission! purchase the following described land; —Commencing at a post planted aboi 11 miles west and 20 chains north 1 the south-west corner of the Klusc| Indians' Reservation on the left bank f the Blackwater River, and 6 miles wtj of the Blackwater River Crossing, nel Kluscus Lake; thence west 80 chain thence south 80 chains; thence eaat chains; thence north meandering la shore to point of commencement, col taining 640 acres, more or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. THOMAS CHARLES HUBBARD, oct 8 Henry A. Porter, Agei! VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that James Darcy Victoria, B.C., occupation Labourer, ii tends to apply for permission to pui chase the following described lands:-] Commencing at a post planted about miles west from the S. W. corner of tli Kluscus Indian Reservation on the le| bank of the Blackwater River and miles west of the crossing of the Blacll water River; thence north 80 chaina thence west 80 chains; thenee south 81 chains to river; thenee east meandeil ing river to point of commencement! containing 640 acres, more or leaa. Dated 4th September, 1910. JAMES DARCY. oct S Henry A. Porter, Agenfl VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that George Anthony Williams, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Walter, Intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about 4 miles east of the south-east corner of the Kluscus Indians' Reservation on the left bank of the Blackwater River, ancl -% miles east of the Black- water River crossing near Kluscus Lake; thence nortli 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south SO chains to river; thence west meandering river to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated 3rd September, 1910. GEORGE ANTHONY WILLIAMS, oct 8 Henry A. Porter, Agent. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that John Schveder ol Victoria, B.C., occupation Carpenter, Ini tends to apply for permission to pur| chase the following clescribed lands :- Commencing at a post planted about miles west of the S. W. corner of thi Kluscus Indian Reservation on the lef| bank of the Blackwater River, and miles N. of the crossing of the Black water River, near Kluscus Lake; thenci north SO chains; thence east SO chainsl thence south SO chains to river; thenci west meandering river to point of cornl mencement, containing 640 acres, mnrf or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. JOHN SCHVEDER. oct S Henry A. Porter, Agent] VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast TAKE NOTICE that Ester Louisl Downa, of Victoria, B.C., oceupatio! Spinster, Intends to apply for permlsslol to purchase the following clescrlbel lands:—Commencing at a post plantei about 7 mllea west of the S. W. cornel of the Kluscus Indian Reservation, of the left bank of the Blackwater Rlverl and 2 miles west of the crossing of thi Blackwater River, near Kluscus LakeT thence north SO chains; thence west SI chains; thence south 80 chains to riveif thence east meandering river to polnL of commencement, containing 640 acre] more or less. Dated 4th September, 1910. ESTER LOUISE DOWNS, oct 8 Henry A. Porter, Agenl THE WEEK, SATUEDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1910 Quality—Reasonable Prices—Latest Designs—YOU'LL FIND THEM HERE Beautiful Oriental Rugs INSPECTION INVITED Of exquisite coloring design and quality, direct from Smyrna, these Rugs are without exaggeration about the finest ever shown in the West, and are worthy of the attention of all connoisseurs in those works of art. The number is limited, but comprises a variety of textures and sizes. These rugs are marked at very modest prices. No inflated or exaggerated values. Every rug guaranteed to be exactly as represented. It will be a pleasure to show you these rugs. ISPHAN, ANATOLIAN, BORLOU, GHIORDES, SERAPE, PERGAN, CAMEL HAIR, MELAS, KIRMAN White Grecian Bedspreads UNFRINGED—JUST ARRIVED This is a first rate article for everyday use. Pure, white-bleached heavy cotton spread, in all sizes. The attention of HOTEL and BOARDING HOUSE-KEEPERS are respectfully directed to the above goods, being a strong, useful article, with a good appearance for the price. 58 x 80 $1.25 67 89 $1.50 76 x 98 $2.00 SHEETS, plain or twilled Cotton, ready for use, made specially for Weiler Bros.:— *" 64x90, $1.85 per pair 72x90, $2.00 per pair. 8oxgo, $3.00 per pair. 90x99, $3.50 per pair. Beautiful Hand=Painted China We have in our Government street windows some beautiful Saxe China, the designs of which are unequalled. We have the largest assortment to choose from, and if you are contemplating giving a friend a useful gift that will be highly appreciated, and which you can buy very reasonably, here are a few of our prices in one or two of our prices in one or two of our designs. The balance you will see in our window, or first floor, when you pay us a visit. Come today and see what we have to offer. Cake Plates, each $2.25 Tea Cups and Saucers, each $1.50 Chocolate Cups and Saucers, each $1.25 Bread and Butter Plates, per dozen $16.00 Dessert Plates, per dozen $20.00 Salad Plates, per dozen $24.00 Salad Bowls $2.50 Ramikins and Saucers, per dozen $15.00 Sugars and Creams, per pair $2.25 Tea Plates, per dozen $12.00 Marmalade Jars, each $2 25 Jugs, each, $2.50 and $1.50 Fruit Saucers, per dozen $15.00 Ice-cream Trays, each $6.00 Salad Bowls, each $3.75 Sugars and Creams, per pair $3.50 Lunch Set, with Tray, up from $4.00 These are only a very few of what we have. LADIES! USE OUR REST ROOM WEILER BROS. ORDER YOUR GOODS BY MAIL MRESPONDENCE The Week accepts no responsibility ar the views expressed by its cor- spondents. Communications will be nserted whether signed by the real ame of the writer or a nom de lume, but the writer's name and ad- •ess must be given to the Editor as n evidence of bona fides. In no case ill it be divulged without consent. 1INESE LABOUR AND THE BABY NAVY To the Editor Week,—I wrote me time ago about the wrong Sir lfrid Laurier ancl Ottawa had done their legislation to exclude Chi- se. Of course the Premier was t the only one who thought it a oper thing to exclude Chinese jour—Mr. McKenzie King had as rong prejudices as any man and r Wilfrid Laurier seemed to rely on m. The legislation was enacted on e supposition that women and men ould flock in to fill thc gap. Wc ive all found that women don't me. Of French Canadian women o came you could count them on c fingers of one hand. And of wom- from thc Old Country you could lect two ladies here who could j ve you the history of all who ve come, each individual ar-J •al has a history. While the Chi-' se who havc come and paid the ex- ision tax a fair number have come, owing the badness of the tax. • omen claim and have a right to lect their occupation. Even in igland, from which Sir Wilfrid no ubt expected shiploads, the manu- turers are taking their mills to the men and so prevent them from, ving the country to serve elsc- ere, and the manufacturers don't ink you for taking away their ids. The state of things here not- hstanding thc indifference of our vspapers is miserable. There might some excuse for our city editors lelp were not within reach. But here in the world could the ice required be so readily had. Sir Wilfrid Laurier surely does not impose the tax to make money out of it. He must see he has made a mistake ancl he ought to own up to it. Out about Duncans there are •**» farmers who have been there so many years. They are chiefly connected with this British Army. When Sir Wilfrid had his grand reception here not a man of them came, instead they had a picnic among themselves, carried out amidst tlieir difficulties. They had to be home to change their clothes and attend personally to their cows. Had Sir Wilfrid not enacted this inconsiderate legislation, these men might have formed an additional guard of honor, while he apparently knew so little about what we can do with our baby navy, which cannot be out of its babyhood for many years to come. A farmer from another district said to his sister in town: "Here I have managed to bring in two tons of prunes, but I do not know when I can come to town again. I can get no help with my fifteen cows. These are only instances. I only know one man who says hc really wants no Chinese here. This gentleman has never had a home of his own, but lives in a boarding house. I do not come in contact with trade unions except that now and then I have to put my head into the hands of one, who employs a Chinaman to brush me off. But I am told that the Chinese who build houses and shops never employ their own countrymen to do either the brick setting or the carpentry—but they do employ their countrymen to do the hodwork as English contractors do. Premier McBride had a fire at his house and it was supposed that his Chinaman was to blame for it by some accident. No one thinks the worse of the Premier for this. Yet he might speak differently at an election. Some of our best men have been known to dismiss their Chinamen till after the election. A state of things which leads to doings of I this sort is nothing short of a disgrace to the originators of these j troubles. I In a former letter I showed myself i dissatisfied with Sir Wilfrid Laurier on account of Chinese exclusion. I may be wrong about the evil which may come to us from leavings of I white labour after our railways are ! built. But I know an Old Country City which recently found the cessation of work a great nuisance and it j may be here. Obtaining and regu- i lating the number of Chinese here is easily arranged. A gentleman could I be found to devise a plan for either . a limited or a large number, and for 1 their departures at a fixed time also. j They are easily managed. Mr. McKenzie King thought he knew all about them, but he did not. It is easy to be bold as a lion as an imperialist, but a baby navy could not fight much. The mother country would havc to do all that for many years. I should like to add a few lines to my letter. A learned professor has written to enlighten us here about Chinese labour. But wc have had more experience here than hc can havc had as to thc quality and usefulness of Chinese labour for ourselves. If may be a failure in othci countries and with other peoples. Thc newspapers in connection with a recent event make out that we have beeu robbed of a large amount in head tax. If reporters think a little they must scc that the probability is these men would never have come to pay the tax. Then another newspaper man in anticipation takes to boasting as to thc probability of our baby navy having some years hence one of the fastest warships. This is purring on baby's arm to please the baby. Chinese labour and our duty towards the imperial navy arc rather serious subjects. Some one says babies arc a fearful pleasure. Baby navies certainly arc. A. B. C. Assembly Roller Skating Rink FORT STREET NOW OPEN Regular Sessions 10. a.m. to 12. a.m. 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday Special Sessions—4.30 to 6.30 Special Attention Paid to Beginners. THE PRINTER'S LOVE LETTER I (By Damon Runyan) A printer man was once assailed By Cupid, and his heart Impaled With love's keen dart. This printer ran a linotype; One day he thought the time was ripe To show his heart. He said: "I guess I'd better write, Declare myself In black and white— I'll send a letter. But I'm so busy I can't think To put ft clown with pen and ink— On my machine I'll set 'er." "Dear Maud"—this way the letter ran— "I'd like to ask you If you can Become my queen? I love you like agenthbngyhsee— Pn!:! -nthbz — 456thannthenuthbamboo- tree— Dahtnghamnthls machine! "Excuse mistakes—I'm In a hurry— I love you, clear, so con't you worry— This I mean. I love you like Rphiima; thghfworse, Thangutmam thepthnabethen ahtcurse This machine!" Tbe maiden at once understood, As any printer's loved one would, This language dim, A case of "pi," she knew, I trow, Deciphered It; this maiden now ■Unices pic lor him. Explained to Reuben They were looking up at tbe latest skyscraper. "Hut what are those things .sticking out from the shies?" she asked the up-state friend. "Those? Oh, those are mile posts," answered the Xew Vorker. WATER NOTICE NNOTICE Is hereby given tliat an application will he made under Part V of the "Water Act, 1U00," to obtain a licence in the Division of Lake District. (a) The name, address and occupation of the applicant—Richard Layritz, Carey Road, Victoria, B.C. (If for mining purposes) Free Miner's Certificate No (b) The name of the lake, stream or source (if unnamed, tho description ls)— CohiuitK River. (c) The point of diversion, Wilkinson Cross Road, 75 yards north of applicant's property. (d) Tlie quantity of water applied for (in cubic feel per second) one-seventh of a cubic foot. (e) Tlie character of tlie proposed words—Pump to carry water Into my land. (f) The premises on which the water Is to be used (describe same)—Section IIS and 1)7. Saanich District. (g) The purposes for which tlie water is to be used—Irrigation purposes. (li) If for irrigation describe the land intended to be Irrigated, giving acreage —Sec. 98 and D7, Saanich District, containing 58 acres, more or less. (I) If the water Is to be used for power or mining purposes describe the place where the water ls to be returned to some natural channel, and the difference in altitude between point of diversion and point of return (.1) Area of Crown land Intended to be occupied by the proposed works (k) Tills notice was posted on the seventh day of October, 11110, and application will be made to the Commissioner on the seventh day of November, 11)10. (1) Give the names unci addresses of any riparian proprietors or licensees who or whose land sure likely to he affected by the proposed works, either above or below the outlet (Signature) RICHARD E. LAYRITZ, (P.O. Address) Colquitz, B.C. Note—One coble foot per second ls equivalent to 35.71 miners' inches, oct S The Computer "How much fuel do you compute we shall need on onr motor trip?" "Well, suppose we say six gallons of gasoline and three gallons of Scotch. THE AVEEK, SATUEDAY, OCTOBEE 8, 1910 Sensible Autumn Wedding Gift Suggestions Nowa-days in Wedding Presents something serviceable and practical is quite taking the place of a "frippery." This does indeed argue well for the march of intellect. To us, the best gift is the one that can enter into life's reality and lighten the care and trouble of each passing day. We do not know of a more pleasing present to give a young couple than A Gas Range, Gas Radiator or Gas Grate xv _ mom A Gas Range will do anything that a coal range will do and do it better, because the heat can be regulated to a nicety. No more backaches from lifting heavy coal scuttles, no carrying of ashes or chopping wood, no washing of sooty pots and pans. A good Gas Range would make them laugh at the high price of coal. A Gas Radiator or Gas Grate can be lighted in a second—just a match-scratch and a turn of the tap and the whole room will be well heated in a few minutes without the bother of building a fire. Will not only give pleasant warmth without any trouble, but will decorate and beautify the home. For a Wedding Present what could be better than either of these to lighten the housewife's labor and build up the head of the family's bank account? We can offer a Gas Range for $20, a handsome Englwsh Gas Grate for $15, a Gas Radiator as low as $5. VICTORIA GAS COMPANY, Limited Head Salesroom, 652 Yates Street Telephone 2479 SOCIETY Mrs. W. Marvin from Los Angeles j is the guest of Mrs. Roger Wilby, Dunsmuir Road. I * * * ! Miss Agnes Stuart Robertson, Bel-1 mont Avenue, entertained recently a * number of her young friends at a' very smart tea. : * * * ! Mrs. M. Lester and Miss D. Lester; are guests at the Empress Hotel. j Mrs. Geo. E. Powell is making an extended visit to Cariboo. i i|c in * ! Miss Eberts and Mrs. Rocke Rob-' ertson, who have recently been staying in Vancouver, have left for Arizona, where they will make an extend-1 ed visit. ' Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Trorey andj party, from Vancouver, were guests i at thc Empress Hotel during the j week. •> * * ! Miss Ethel Gibson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ross Turner, Vancouver. * * * Mrs. Fitzherbert Bullen, Esquimalt Road, was hostess last Tuesday afternoon of a very charming bridge party. * •:* * Mr. and Mrs. Jacob, who havc been spending the summer months camping at Esquimalt, have returned to their residence in the city. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spalding, from South Pender Island, were in Victoria last week for thc Exhibition. * * * Recent arrivals in the City from thc Old Country are Mr. Herbert Walsh, Mr. John Bruce, and Captain W. Du- bosch. * v< * Mrs. Rismuller entertained the Bridge Club at lu-r home on Rockland Avenue last Friday afternoon. * * * I'. S. Hussey. Superintendent of the Provincial Police, lias returned from a visit to Vancouver. * # * Dr. Fagan was a visitor tn Vancouver this week. * * *. Mr. L. M. 1 lagan frbm Cowichan is a visitor in the City. * * * Judge and Mrs. Lampman have returned from a visit to Vancouver. Miss Hayes has been the guest of Mrs. Dundas, Shawnigan Lake. Mr. H, C. Banon, from Chemainus, is registered at the Empress Hotel for a few days. * * * Mrs. Daniel McKay, who has been staying at the Riverside Hotel, Cowichan Lake, arrived in Victoria last Tuesday evening. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Irwin, who have been boarding at "Knowle \ House," Head St., for some months,. have now taken up their residence at the October Mansions. * * * The engagement has been announced of Mr. A. G. Howard Potts, a citizen of Victoria for many years and Miss Cavanagh of Vancouver. The marriage has been arranged to take place on Nov. 15th, in Vancouver. * * * Mr. and Mrs. John Duffff, who havc been enjoying a holiday at Cowichan, arrived in town on Tuesday, and will leave shortly for their home in Spo- ! kanc. * * * A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized last Monday morning at Christ Church, Vancouver, when Miss E. Gladys Turner and Mr. S. Dalziel Reid were united in matrimony. The Rev. C. C. Owen officiated at the ceremony, the bride being given away by her brother. Mr. Ross Turner. Thc bride and groom left immediately after the ceremony for England, travelling by way of Xew York, where the honeymoon will be spent. Mrs. J. Hebden Gillespie has issued invitations for an at home on Thursday, Oct. 13th. * *. -i- Mr. Jack Gibson, from A'ancouver, was in town for a few days during the week. :*. * * Mrs. P. Shandley. Cook Street, has returned from a visit to Vancouver. * * * The law students of A'ictoria were hosts recently of a farewell supper given in honor of J. E. Scars on thc eve of his departure for Vancouver, where he will take up his studies. The supper was held in Levy's Restaurant. Thos who attended were D. S. Tait, president of the Law Students' Snci- ety. I. A. Brandon, and the Messrs. W. B. Monteith, A. AV. Milligan, Patton, E. L. Tait, A. Babington, A. Carss, C. White and A. Fletcher. * * * Mrs. D. M. Eberts, Gorge Road, was hostess last Wednesday afternoon of a very smart tea given in honor of Miss Beth Irving. The drawing room was artistically decorated with greenery and hot house flowers. Some of thc guests present were Mrs. Wulffson, Mrs. Harry Pooley, Mrs. A. S. Gore, Mrs. Macdonald, Miss B. Gaudin, Miss Johnson, Miss Troup, Miss Blackwood, Miss V. Blackwood, Miss Rome, Miss Hilda Page, Miss Mason, Miss J. Butchart, Miss Monteith, Miss Violet Pooley, Miss Ethel Tilton, Misses Ellis, Miss Daisy Wilson, Miss Newcombe. Miss N. Lugrin, Miss Beth Irving. Miss G. Irving, Miss N. Combe ancl Miss A. King. GENERAL SIR FREDERICK FORRESTER-WALKER. (Re-printed from the London "Times" of Sept. 1st, 1910.) We regret to announce the death of General' Sir Frederick William Edward Forrestier-AValkcr, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., Colonel of the King's Own Scottish Borderers, which took place on Tuesday, Aug. 30II1, at Tenby from heart failure, after a long period of ill-health. Tbe death of Sir Frederick Forres- tier-Walker removes one who, although he had never come conspicuously before the public, had nevertheless done good and steady work for a long number of years. The eldest son of thc late Sir Edward For- rcsticr-Walker and Jane, lhe daughter of the sixth Lord Seaheld. he was born in 1S44. and at the age of 18 obtained his commission as ensign and lieutenant in the Scots Fusilier Guards. After serving as aide-de- camp at Mauritius he became adjutant of his battalion, a pnst which he gave up nn promotion tn captain and lieutenant-colonel in 1S73. For the next live years he served nn the personal staff at the Cape nf (lnnd Hope, taking part during that time in the expedition in 1875 to Griqua- land Wesl. In the Kaffir War of 1878 he served as Assistant Military Secretary to Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Cunynghame, was mentioned in despatches, and received the C. B. and in the Zulu War of the following year he was principal staff officer to No. 1 Column and was present at the action of Inyezane, and the occupation of Ekowe. He was again mentioned in despatches and received the medal and clasp. After a short period of service on the staff of the Home District he again returned to South Africa to take part, as Assistant-Adjutant and Quartermaster- General, in the expedition to Bechu- analand under Sir Charles Warren, at the conclusion of which he received the C.M.G. He reached the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Scots Guards in 1886; but an anterior brevet following on the army rank which in his early days was given to officers of the guards brought him up for promotion to Major-General some 18 months later. After commanding a brigade at Aldershot for nearly two years he was at the head of the troops in Egypt from 1890 to 1895, ancl for the next four years commanded the AVestern District. In 1899 it was found necessary to recall the late Lieutenant-General Sir William Buller from thc command of the troops in South Africa, and Sir Frederick Forrestier-Walker was placed in charge of the lines of communication. This position is one that, although it does not appeal to the popular imagination, nevertheless is of the highest military importance, requiring constant and unremitting exertions. It speaks much for thc late general that throughout the campaign the arrangements on thc lines of communication, to which at one time was added the responsibility of the defence of Cape Colony, were on all hands aclmittd to have been excellent. Sir Frederick was fittingly rewarded with the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, and in 1905 was appointed tn succeed Field-Marshal Sir George White as SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Graham Island, Masset TAKE NOTICE that I, Arthur ____ son, of Masset, prospector, Intend) apply for a licence to prospect fori and petroleum on the following scribed lands:—Commencing at a planted two miles southerly of ' south-west corner of Lot S, and all three-quarters of a mile east from| shore-line; thence 80 chains west; tl SO chains south; thence SO chains thence SO chains north to point of mencement; containing 640 acres, 01* Ips^ Dated August Bth, 1910. octl ARTHUR ROBERTSON, Locd RUPERT LAND DISTRICT District of Vancouver Island, B.< TAKE NOTICE that Frederick Hd Arthur Thayer, of Vancouver, B.C., cupation Grocer, intends to apply permission to purchase the follov described lands in Township 24, F District:*—Commencing at a post ed at the north-west corner of sc.i 27, thence 40 ehains south; thence, chains east; thence 40 chains nol thence SO chains west to point of cl mencement. Dated August 30th, 1910. , Frederick Henry Arthur Thaye^ oct S By Reginald Jaeger, Ag governor and commander-in-chicfl Gibraltar, the close of his period! command co-inciding with his del Sir Frederick received in 1893 a| ward for distinguished service, following year the K.C.B. and in i| was appointed to the honorary onelcy of the King's Own Scot| Borderers. [There are two cousins of GenJ Sir Forestier-Walker in this both of whom served with distinct in the Boer War. Mr. Bernard AVI er, who for some years ranched tl Kamloops, and Mr. P. deNoe Wl er, chief clerk in the Department Dr. Young, the Provincial Secret! and Registrar of the Civil Ser| Commission.—Ed. Week.] Feminine Intuition "I'm sure Emily thinks her new dJ maker Is no good." "Why do you say that?" "I asked for her address ancl she I It to me without a moment's hesltatl Welcome Music Crabbe—Today for the first till was really delighted to hear my n| bor's piano going. Friend—Something worth listenin1 I suppose. Crabbe—I should say so. I liearj Installment men taking It away. THE WEEK, SATUKDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1910 Dominion and Provincial News An Automobile Car lailway officials on the Lake Su- |or division of the Canadian Pa- railway will hereafter make their I of inspection in an automobile | It is the first of its kind to be i.-ated in Fort William. It has a $y top. Gasoline is the motive fer, and a speed of from 50 to 60 Js an hour can be attained. It has ting capacity for eight. Public Works in West ! is stated that in the annual report |ie public works department, which be out shortly, Chief Engineer l.eur of the department, draws at- |ion to thc growth of the Canadian and emphasizes the necessity of Iter attention being paid to public |<s in that part of the country. annual expenditure will have to licreased to keep pace with the de- loment. J New Institution for Armstrong lie Bank of Hamilton are complet- j arrangements for opening a Ich in Armstrong, under the man- lient of S. A. Mullen, late of their lidon joffice. Temporary 'offices Ibe opened on what is best known lie Mrs. Geo. Inch property, on ■corner bf Okanagan Street and Tsrson Ave. With the introduc- J to the town of this old estab- |d institution prospects for an- If the brightest, as it has been ]iolicy of this bank to erect hand- offices in the centres in which I locate. lion class and showing an increase over the corresponding month of 1909 of about $4,792,980, her building permits about double those of August, 1909, and her customs house also showing a great increase in volume of business, Calgary has every reason to feel well satisfied with her growth and prosperity. Bank clearings for August, 1910, amounted to $13,052,196, while in August, 1909, the amount was $8,259,216. Building returns reach $440,988, an increase of nearly $200,- 000. Customs house receipts amounted to $84,000, while for the corresponding month of 1909 the total receipts were $53,730. [finger Print Proofs to Check Chinamen | the result of the discovery of al- frauds in the entrance of |;se into the Dominion it is pro- that finger print proofs of iden- Ivill hereafter be demanded. The J is successfully in operation in l.ction with immigration to South la. The Chinese held from the lEmpress on suspicion of fraud Jtill in detention, Acting Control- IVorsnop having been ordered to I a thorough investigation. He J'aiting cable advices from the lnt as to the transfer of passports Forming an Alpine Club lie growing number of Alpine Is in western Canada is to be in- Jsed by one that is now forming fcdson, Alta. Although Edson is lited some eighty miles from the Ikies on the line of the G. T. P., city is on an altitude even with of the Yellowhead Pass, through fch the G. T. P. will cross to the Ir side of the Great Divide. ]:_ clear days, especially in the 1/ morning before sunrise, the Test peak of the Rockies arc plain- lliscernable here, and the snowy |ts showing clear against the blue furnish a sight that even the [ntains themselves on nearer ap- fich cannot exceed in grandeur or jimity. Merritt Realty Deal Jine of the largest realty deals! has been put through in Merritt Iconic time was consummated last when a party of Minneapolis |talists purchased eighty acres of belonging to William Voght and 1'itcd just west of thc latter's rcsi- :c. The consideration is said to V!500 an acre or a lump sum of WOO for thc property. 1'ias. Boynton, of Minneapolis, who liin Merritt for several days repre- led the purchasers and put the I* through with thc office of the f.hern B. C. Lands and Mines. It le plan of the new owners to sub- He and to immediately put on the i:ct 25 acres of thc land cut into Iver and half-acre blocks as well [iig lots. Delay in Construction of Grand Trunk Pacific The Toronto correspondent of The Times has cabled that the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway has failed, through shortage of labour, to let the contract for the construction of the section through Northern British Columbia, which may delay the completion of the line to the Pacific Coast "for a year or two." This refers to the 425 miles between Aldermere, on the west, and Tete Jaune, on the east of the gap, and Grand Trunk shareholders were duly informed at the April meeting that the letting of the contracts for this section depended on suitable economic conditions. These have not yet arisen, and the extent of the delay must depend on the date at which they come about. This delay does not compromise the Grand Trunk Pacific in its capacity as a wheat-carrying road. Last Buffalo for Canada The final shipment of the herd of buffalo from the Montana ranch of Michael Pablo was made to Wainwright, Alta., on September 28. This last shipment consisted of 100 animals, the wildest of the herd; which the Dominion Government purchased some years ago. Every year for the past three years a buffalo round-up has been held on Pablo's ranch, and the animals that have to be rounded up this time are the ones that have managed to break through the corals or otherwise elude their captives. They are the pick of the whole herd and are strong, wiry animals. Howard Douglas, commissioner of parks, has left for Montana to superintend the shipping of the animals. At the conclusion of the final shipment of the animals he will remove his residence from Banff to Edmonton, where he has established his headquarters, and will then go on an extended trip west to Jasper park in the Yellow-head Pass. Calgary Growing re are still people to be found profess to believe that Calgary 'jits surrounding district has had []t back" this year. That is non- I.' With her bank clearings for 1st soaring in thc thirteen mil- I Fruit in the Okanagan It is estimated that over 500 carloads of fruit will this season be shipped from the districts surrounding Okanagan Lake, in British Columbia. From present indications there will be over 100 car-loads of peaches grown for shipping. Summerland alone estimates to ship 25 car-loads of peach fruit. The cherry crop is the best in the history of the Valley. A great number of the fruit ranches last season sowed cover crops as root protection, and its beneficial results are seemingly demonstrated in the increased yield of the orchards that were so treated, ancl the estimated yield of the Valley for thc season. Fruit men arc gradually learning more regarding conditions that influence the crop and it is almost safe to say that such precautions arc being taken as will prevent the disaster whicii the severe weather wrought upon thc orchards in many of the valleys of British Columbia a year ago. More land in thc Okanagan is being brought under irrigation, and this summer is witnessing much increased plantation. Farmers in general are quite jubilant over the expectation of having a record crop. The Proper Thing Myer—In writing to the secretary of the navy, would It be proper to address him as "your excellency?" Guyer—No. "Your warship" would be more appropriate. Bowes'Buttermilk Lotion Should be on every lady's toilet table. It keeps the skin soft and smooth, counteracts the bad effects of dust-laden winds on the complexion. Does not promote growth of hair; is neither greasy nor sticky. Makes the hands delicately white. Excellent for men's use after shaving. Always fresh and pure. 25c per bottle at this store only. Cyrus H. Bowes CHEMIST 1228 Government Street Near Yates The Folding Typewriter This machine folds up, enabling it to be carried just as easily as a small valise. It is not a novelty, but a machine that will give years of hard wear. Ask to see it. Baxter & Johnson COMPANY, LIMITED 721 Yates St. Phone 730 Gentlemen's Gold Watches We place our greatest reliance on our Special Movement, which is made to our order in Switzerland. Not high-priced, but the very highest grade that can be purchased at its price. In Solid Gold From $65 to $100 Redfern 6 Sons Watchmakers and Jewellers 1009 Government Street VICTORIA, B.C. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Graham Island, Masset Inlet TAKE NOTICE that I, Arthur Robertson, of Masset, prospector, intend to apply for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about two miles southerly of the south-west corner of Lot y, and aoout three-quarters of a mile east from shoreline; thenee SO chains west; thenee SO chains north; thence SO ehains east; thence SO chains south to point of commencement; containing 040 acres, more or less. Dated August 5th, 1010. octl ARTHUR ROBERTSON, Locator. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Graham Island, Masset Inlet TAKE NOTICE that I, Arthur Robertson, of Masset, prospector, Intend to apply for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands:—Commencing at .a post planted about live-eights of a mile east of the south-east corner of Lot S; thence SO chains west; thence SO chains south; thence SO chnins east; thence SO cliains north to point of commencement; containing illO acres, more or less. Dated August 6th, 1010. octl ARTHUR ROBERTSON, Locator. I Vancouver Island Cold Storage and Ice Company VICTORIA, B.C. Goods received at all hours. Expert attention given. Consignments solicited Phone 2282 P.O. Box 875 CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S NAME ON AN ARTICLE IS A GUARANTEE OF QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE C. & B. Curry Powder, bottle 25c and 50c C. & B. Curry Paste (Capt. White's), jar 50c C. & B. Capers, bottle 25c and 50c C. & B. Pickles, Onions, Gerkins, Piccalilli, etc., bottle 35c C. & B. Pickles, Capt. Whit's Oriental, bottle .35c C. & B. Chutneys, bottle 20c to 75c C. & B. Paprica, bottle 40c and 75c C. & B. Nepaul Pepper, bottle 35c C. & B. Cayenne Pepper, bottle 25c C. & B. Jordan Salted Almonds, bottle 35c C. & B. Crystallized Ginger, tin 25c C. & B. Narbonne Honey, jar 40c C. & B. Jamacia Honey, jar 35c HO. KIRKHAM GROCER Phone 178 Corner Fort and Douglas Street We take particular care of all Mail and Shipping Orders. Headquarters for choice nursery stock. Apple, pear, cherry, plum and peach trees and small fruits, also ornamental trees, shrubs, roses, evergreens, etc. Largest and best assorted stock in British Columbia. Ten per cent, cash discount on all orders above $10.00. PRICE LIST AND CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Graham Island, Masset Inlet TAKE NOTICE that I, Arthur Robertson, of Masset, prospector, intend to apply for a licence to prospect for eoal and petroleum on the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mlle east of the south-east eorner of Lot S; thence SO chains west; thence SO chains north; thence SO chains east; thence SO ehains south to point of commencement; containing 040 acres, more or less. Dated August Sth, 1910. octl ARTHUR ROBERTSON, Locator. .SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Graham Island, Masset Inlet TAKE NOTICE that I, Arthur Robertson, of Masset, prospector, Intend to apply for a licence to prospect for coal ancl petroleum on the following described iands:*—Commencing at a post planted five-eighths of a mile enst of the south-east corner of Lot 8; thence SO chains east; thence SO chains south; thence SO chains west; thence SO chains north to point of commencement; containing lilO acres, more or less. Dated August 5th, 1010. octl ARTHUR ROBERTSON, Locator. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Graham Island TAKE NOTICE that Arthur Robertson, of Masset, prospector, Intends to apply for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum over the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about one mile and five-eighths east from south-east corner of Lot S; thence east SO chains; thence south SO chains: tiience west SO chains; tiience south SO chains; thence west SO cliains; tiience nortli SO chains to point of commencement, containing 040 acres. Dated August Bth, 1910. oct 1 ARTHUR ROBERTSON, .SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Graham Islnnd TAKE NOTICE that Arthur Robertson, of Masset, prospector, Intends to apply for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum over the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted about two miles southerly from the south-west corner of Lot s and about shore-line; thence east SO chains: tiience nortli SO chains; thence west xn cliains: tbence soutli SO chains to pnlnt of commencement; containing 040 acres. Dated August Bth, 1910. Oct 1 AKTIIUH ROBERTSON, SWEDISH MASSAGE MEDICAL GYMNASTICS VIBRATORY TREATMENT G. Bjornfelt, S.M. Phone 1856 . 821 Fort St. P. O. Box 1048 Phone 1092 STOCKS O. H. Bowman & Co. Stocks, Bonds, Real Estate, Timber and Insurance Room 8, Mahon Building, Victoria, B.C. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Graham Islnnd TAKE NOTICE that Arthur Robertson, of Masset, prospector, Intends to npply for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum over the foUowing clescribed lands:—Commencing nt a post planted about two miles southerly from the southwest comer of Lot S and about three-quarters of a mile east from shore-line; tiience east SO chains; thence snuth 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence nnrth 80 chains tn point of commencement; containing 040 acres, more or less. Dated August 6th, 1910. tI ARTHUR ROBERTSON. 10 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, 0CT0BEE 8, 1910 PORTLAND CANAL STEWART, B.C., SEPTEMBER 17, 1910 An Extract From the Portland Canal Miner, Sept. 17th. ..insula. ,i notice, ot compe- merits of edle-work, local. I ing about ere more ious Fair, resistance'' ch was a as to the work, and "n extent as ling circus- to Victoria attractive. oves a circu s, and it is grown-ups hey go to ays when menagerie . in Eng- ' see the was "■ac- who is next thing to a itely worse; so bad in fact ing developed this feature. 'THE WEEK" —JOURNALISTIC SCARECROW. The malicious and stupid attempts of The Week, a discredited Victoria political sheet, to couple the name of The Miner with every "boost" article regarding this camp published in Eastern Canada or the Old Country, bear the earmarks of personal grudge. To charge this publication with sending broadcast the "most inflated and unreliable boom literature" is as contemptible a falsehood as the untruth he pens regarding the harbour, of which he says, "is frozen solid by November ist, or thereabouts, and does not thaw out till March or April." The Miner is not now, and never has been, associated with any publicity campaign having to "boost the camp here or elsewhere, in the sense suggested by The Week. The ignorance of local conditions as outlined in the paragraph relating to the freeing of the harbour is sufficient to brand the editor of The Week as a spiteful old hypocrite. On the principle of "first things first," I ought to say that this is ur •ibtedly the best Fair ever he1' I m. is not a *. as my re pose, alth no signifi and attra ence. To as if he h of people c my shoulde my subject, force my in an inter face of the the week." my hand, your turn; you'll hav smiles as "Well, th and the p women in ternoon I jokes, on It ill opinion just a ' EXTRACT FROM PORTLAND CANAL MINER, JUNE 11 MAMMOTH REEF OF FREE MILLING ORE FOUNI Stewart Being Depopulated by Rush to New Find—Sensational Richness the Discovery Causes Stampede. A mammoth gold reef unknown in extent but traced for almost 20 miles lies right at Stewart's door and according to mining men who, following news of the discovery rushed to the location, it is the greatest free- milling reef ever discovered in the north and perhaps in the world. It is undoubtedly the source of the rough gold which can be found in many of the streams but on account of the boulders and the depth to bedrock cannot be profitably worked. Although the Portland Canal district is now full of prospectors on this greatest mineral belt of all lay undiscovered possibly on account of its proximity to this camp. It is very easy to reach and in consequence hundreds of men are now trekking towards it and it is stated there will be room for them all to locate, for the great white reef can be seen for miles as far as the eye can reach. It is purely a free-milling proposition and the first rock of the kind in any considerable quantity that has been found here. The Location News of the discovery was brought down to camp Thursday by C. M. Delgrove and Louis Anderson who have been on the reef several weeks prospecting. They kept closed mouths until Clotheir & Ritchie returned assays of $49, an average for 3000 feet and $6 an average for five claims. As the result of the news the entire prospecting fraternity is now headed for the south fork of Bitter Creek. Delgrove and his partner were prospecting on the Moonlight group on the south fork when they found evidences of free-milling ore. They followed the creek for miles and found excellent float all along which had broken off the reef towering 2000 feet above them. They hurriedly prospected for the best locations but were forced to return to camp undecided for the reef seemed to be of the same character throughout. Their prospecting extended along the south bank of the south fork on what is known as Bald Mountain, losing it now and then where a glacier intercepted, as far as the glacier into which the south fork and Marmot river both head. Retracing their steps they followed the reef back to the Moonlight group through whicii it passes, then across a corner of the property of the Bitter Creek Mining Co., on over the Roosevelt group and could still see the same general formation on towards Mt. Gladstone. Source of Placer Gold The discoverers are certain that they have discovered the reef from whicii the streams hereabouts obtain their gold and whicii has for ages been supplying gold to the famous Unak river and the Alaskan creeks. "It is the greatest thing I havel seen, and I have prospected in il localities," stated Delgrove. "ll almost unbelievable. A thouj stamps could be worked for a hurl years on the ground we traversea scarcely mark the reef for it is r| miles in extent and in places than 2000 feet high as I judge, more than a mountain of ore—i\i\ tire range of it in fact. Great phyry dikes extend through the I and between them lies the orl places 30 to 1000 feet wide. It isT opinion the reef will eventually traced on down the Canal and itl prove the greatest mineral discof ever made." EXTRACT FROM PORTLAND CANAL MINER, JULY 2 PLACER CLAIMS ON BITTER CREEK Prospector Who Discovered the Roosevelt Leads Rush to New Diggings- Miles ot Creek Staked. The mammoth gold reef which has caused such a stir all over the world and from which substantial assays continue to come in, resulted in this placer excitement. The gold in the reef is free, to a great extent, and the white quartz is leached out to such a degree that the natural conclusion was that Bitter Creek which follows the reef for several miles, was the receptacle of gold. Locations have been made in the reef for probably 12 miles, the same character of ore being secured on all the locations. Many prospectors claim to have planned gold out of the rock, but there is a difference of opinion as to whether it is a free-milling proposition. Whether or not, development will probably determine, and C. M. Delgrove and Louis Anderson, two of the original discoverers, are now engaged with a force of men thoroughly prospecting their own ground. The report of the big gold reef strike published in the Miner two weeks since was responsible for several cables from England, besides a string of telegraphic enquiries from Toronto, Montreal, New York and Chicago newspapers for further information. Harry Smith to-day received cables from the Daily Mail and the Evening News of London asking for particulars, and Fral Otter and the editor of the Miner J similar telegraphic requests. There are some twenty-five ml and prospects being actively de oped in camp, but more pack trl are needed to take in supplies toj most distant properties. PORTLAND CANAL Opinion of Mr. R. G. McConnell, Dominion Geologist. (Re-printed from Colonist of Oct. 4th, iqio.) Portland Canal "There is a very large area of mineralization in the Portland Canal district," says Mr. McConnell, "but it is as yet premature to pass any opinion as to tiie possibilities of the imning industry there. With only two noteworthy exceptions most of thc work done so far has been of a superficial character. Owners of claims have been mostly occupied during thc past season in cutting roads and trails, prospecting the surface, and getting in supplies in preparation for winter operations. This preliminary work in a new region is inevitable. "It is unfortunate that untruthful ancl sensational reports as to the discovery of rich free milling gold ore on Bitter Creek was sent out broadcast last June. Such practices should be severely condemned as they tend to depreciate the real merits of the country. As a matter of fact the existence of free milling ore on Bitter Creek has not yet been established. It is true that specimens of free gold in small quantities were found in one or two spots. And the same exaggeration applies to the so-called placers on Bitter Creek, whicii has been staked from end to end. If the gold is there, nobody has yet tried to get it out." STEWART The Opinion of Rev. W. Stevenson. (Re-printed from Colonist of Sept. 25th, 1910.) 1 inquired again at Stewart about the "mountain of gold," ancl "the great white reef," and once more my enquiry was met by amused smiles. "It's a shame," was the answer. "Wc havc the stuff here, all right, and there is a great future before the city as a mining centre. But so far there is not much high-grade mineral disclosed yet." It was the same with everybody to whom I addressed my questions. There was no attempt to conceal the disgust whicii men interested in the Portland territory felt at the exaggerated reports which had been sent forth. But there was equally no attempt to take advantage of the boom in order to "boost" prices of stock, or to send business lots up to inflated values. At the same time there was a note of strong confidence everywhere in the value of the properties opening up for exploitation. * * * Aeturning to the subject nf my enquiry at Stewart. I asked, "What about thc big rush? It has been said that there has been an enormous rush of people into the city." "Well, there has been a bit of a rush; but not anything like the 15,000 you name," was the reply. "Has there been anything like 5,000?" I pursued, with determination to find out how far the reports had really exaggerated. "I should say not. People around here are not such fools as all that. Most of the mining men know this country less or more, and are fairly well able to measure up these statements." "Say," I continued with the least remorse, "have you had an inrush of 500 during the last two or three weeks, say an average of 150 a week?" "Well, I guess about that; but, of course, quite a lot of them were business men who came and went away again." "Then do you think there is room for the miner and prospector here?" "Yes; but they should have some money to go on with, and should not be entirely dependant on what they can cam. or dig out of thc ground right away. You see, it takes time to get things into shape for the of mining to be done here; noti that there may not be some If strokes of business done by the 1 who knows where to look for metal,' and who can recognizij when he comes across it." "What about business chances jl there much to be done in that lil "Well, you can see for youj This is the centre of all the bus| that is done in this country at ent. We have a good pay roll,! people are continually coming il their way up country. Then f miles out they are fixing up whj practically another town, that Bitter Creek, where lots are goii| fast." * * * On the way down I met workmen who were just retu| from some of the Portland cl They were equally emphatic aboi future of the mines around St<[ but they cursed the climate as place to winter in, unless a mal plenty of money, or a good jol dcrground.
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