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* Ready made clothes may be cheap but they do not wear, aud the smart appearance quits them in no time. Get your ' ' uits made by a reputable local firm, * which employs white labor. J CROOT & TOOMBS •to Broad Street, Viotoria. makes smart clothes that keep smart. THE WEEK A Provincial Review and Magazine. NEW HOUSES FOR SALE INSTALMENT PLAN. A number ot uew homes, Modern in every respect. Ka»v monthly instalments. I" 40 Government St. VOL. II. U°/<$ VICTORIA, B. C, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1905. Price 5 Cents The Camping Season [is Now Nearly Over and the Week's Artist Depicts Some of the Joys and Sorrows of Tent Life. There has oeen a little rain lately and Iso those citizens who have been sojourn- ling in tents by senside nnd riverside nre liuaking ready to return to their homes, lit hns been a good season for campers— hileuity of hot weather to give them the pleasure of contemplating the discomfort [if those friends who abided in the city ind sought not the coolness of the camping grounds. Our nrtist, wdio has been lumbered with the blest, ie., the cnmp- 1'i's. hns tnken. advantage of the experience to depict some incidents, and some Considerations involved iu the tent life, ■rhese sketches are reproduced on this liage, and they certainly will be appreciated by renders of The Week. Firstly, we should like to cnll nttention lo the contrast between the two sketches labelled respectively "The Girl's Camp" ami "The Bachelor's Cnmp." Friends |f matrimony wdll appreciate the con- Itrust. In the girl's cnmp, we see The [Girl, comfortably seated by her cnmp (tire and enjoying herself immensely. The aire is doing the right thing, and the saucepan and kettle are boiling away little fright. As our artist labels this sl-etch "oft in the stilly night," we may suppose that scares of the sort are not uncommon. The slumber of the sweet young things has been rudely disturbed b;> suspicious noises, and they cling to ench other wondering whether the vis- ilor is a "bear or a panther." The real cause of the fright may be seen in the right hand corner of the sketch. It is a Mouse with a tnste for exploration. The "family cnmp" shows the closing sci ue of I'he joyous outing. Every thing is pncked up, and the family are awaiting the coming of "Daddy" with a cart tn tnke them home, while the rain makes things interesting. THE PASSING SHOW. The hearing of argument in the extradition proceeding taken by the State of California against George D. Collins is concluded, and Judge Lampman is expected to give a decision to-day. Should he decided against Collins the latter will I appeal. The case has aroused great interest both in Victoria and San Fran- The truth of the adage, "Seeing is believing," is verified iu the result of fhe trip of the Premier and Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to the Skeena River district. Messrs. JIcBride and Green come back from that northern wonderland, "New British Columbia," strongly impressed with its importance as a field for agricultural, mining and industrial development. All that they had heard and read of the country and its potentiaities (statements which in many instances seemed to border ou extravagance) was confirmed by actual observation, and they return as firmly enthusiastic as to fhe future of th© district as any of its loyal pioneers, who have preached its gospel for years past— often to ears that would not henr. But the dny of New British Columbia has arrived, it has be-.i discovered by the home-seekers, uud nothing cuu check the march of progress wli'eu has set in. The ministers found indentions of this iuvas- icn at every point of their journey. The advance guard of the great army of setters was in evidence everywhere, preparing and smoothing the way for the main body. Already substantial progress has been made in the establishment of permanent settlements, comfortable homsteads, surrounded by fields of grain and orchards, herds of sleek cattle graz- Icf in the uvwdows, horses and oxen Inerrily while she enjoys, no doubt, her lulamless Eden, where every prospect pleases and no man is there to be vile, fn the bachelor's camp, we see two mere nen, whose countenance betray marked lliscomfort. One kneels down puonding some rebellious sort of mes in a snuce- Ipan, He is, no doubt, both hot and ■angry. His friend, who stands regard- ling him, with a fish held ginge by the ■tail, is probably offering annoying suggestions as to how the thing ought to be done—to the increase of both the heat and anger of his friend. We may suspect thnt the meal in preparation will not be a success—if it is ever cooked at nil. The joining of forces on the part |>f the men and the girl would seem the Jumpiest way of improving the situation. However, our artist does not allow the rdles to hnve things entirely their own Iwny, ns is evidenced by the sketch of ~klie girl's camp at night. The two girls In bed, evidently nre indulging in n nice cisco. The story told by Collins is one of me most remarkable ever heard in a British Columbia court. In effect Collins says that he never married Charlotta E. Newmann, the lady who is alleged to be his wife, but that on the dny this marriage is supposed to have tnken place he was married to Charlottn's sister, Agnes, who is now dead. He nlso snys that the three children are not Charlotte's, but her sister's, and thnt €har- lottn has been made a party to a conspiracy to ruin him. He alleges that he never saw the marriage certificate in which Charlotte's name nppenrs as a principal and Agnes as a witness, and that this transposition of names may have been accidental on the pnrt of the official responsible. One of the most re- markdble features of the case is the non- production of the lady who claims to be Collins' wife, and it would not be surprising to learn thnt there is excellent reason for her absence. Dixi Ceylon Tea, 35c. and 50c. per lb. Dixi H. ROSS & Co., Progressive Grocers. Straining nt fhe plough, the clutter of the mower ns it levelled the fragrant liny— these nnd many other sights nnd sounds convinced the visitors thnt a new era had dawned over the north country, and that in future estimntes the problem of providing roads and bridges, schools and piblic buildings would have to be dealt with. Jlessrs. McBride nnd Green's visit wns opportune also in view of tho fuel that the country will soon be the scene of active railway construction, eu- tsiling upon the province the establishment of a ttrong force of police to restrain the lawless army of camp followers who invariably infest the construction camps. Their personal observations will enable them to estimate the needs of the district more accurately thnn vedumes of correspondence nnd official reports. They return enlarged ideas of the value, importance aud Immensity of New British Columbia, lor after all their jenrneying they no more thnn penetrated tho border of the virgin territory which stretches from the Pacific to the summit of the Rocky Mountains—Skecun district forming but a small fraction of the magnificent whole. It would be a hnppy day for British Columbin and for Canada if their legislators would follow Uie example of Messrs. McBride and Green, and make journeys into the unknown sections of country thnt are now on Ihe eve of development from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Quite recently members of ^NE ftlrH* caMA-^fT i'» T«e tnia.-, wimT. CH'. 0\>\ an n "Panther; the Ontario cabinet penetrated the "wilderness" of New Outnrio nnd found that it possessed the richest mines aud finest timber in the province. They had hi ard aud read such statements, but it required a personal visit to convince the.ni of the truth. Could we induce the Premier of Canada aud some of his colleagues to spend a month or two in visiting New British Columbia, we might hope to have our financial relations with tlie Dominion equitably adjusted, for the ktowledge gained by such a trip would b" stronger argument for better terms than all the pleadings of learned counsel which legal ingenuity could contrive. QUICK BUSINESS. It is claimed the V., V. & E. will be completed to Hedley within a year, and tiat the 0. P. R. will reach that point from the west in about the same time. This will give us u short cut to the coast in rather less time than we had hitherto figured on.—Grand Forks Sun. —The Week is informed that some of ffte schools are so crowded that there nre no desks, nnd in some cases not even stnts, for a large number of scholars. This is a state of affairs little short of disgraceful, in u city which is wont to A DUBIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. It was at a social gathering. Songs were to be given by some of the members, among them was Miss Molemy- Erown. Alas, however before the time came for her to appear n messenger ar- rived to say that the lady was suffering from a cold and therefore the chairman had to excuse her to the audience. "Ladies aud gentlemen," he said, "I have to announce that Miss Brown will THC GII?LS CamP beast of its superior educational institutions. It is a condition which calls for i in media to remedy, and would he a fitting causo for the holding of an indignation meeting and an arraignment of fhe responsible persons. The Week is a strong ndvocnlo of the upholding of authority rightly exercised, but where a scholar is not accommodated with proper facilities for his work wo would consider the parent or guardian of such sdiolnr perfectly justified in dec!, ng to pay school taxes until proper accommodation was furnished. be unable lo sing as announced and therefore Mr. Green will give us "A Song of Thanksgiving."—The Tatler. The wear; husband, ns be proceeds to take down tbe clothesline, unconsciously trips over a croquet arch, uud from the bottom of Ids feet wishes he wus where the wickets cense from truubllug. It Is said thut n human being has seven millions of pores through which perspiration and exhausted particles of the system escape. We are all pore creatures. th£bachelor*Va*p THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1905. A Special for Victoria. The Week to Produce Something Really Attractive and Valuable to the Community. Since the establishment of The Week. many of tlle cities and districts uf Bril- ish Columbia have- been described by pen and picture in the paper, but so far the city wherein The Week nourishes nnd hns its home, bus not been specially favored in this wny. Oilier loenl publishing houses hnve from time to time issued "special editions" in which the city and its industries huve '"'en described, but except for some of the little pamphlets of the Tourist Association not much has been accomplished in n practical way lo advertise Victorin. The proprietors of The Week hnve been awaiting n favorable opportunity to bring out n publication that would be of a real service to the community, and that opportunity 1ms now arrived. The forthcoming Dominion exhibition will attract many visitors from across thc Rockies and the international boundary line to this coast, nnd nn. attractive "special" describing Victoria will huve a real value. The Week bus, we think, demonstrated its ability to produce nn attractive publication, but the special Victoria edition will surpass anything yet accomplished. It will not be a big, unwieldly production, printed on chenp paper, bill a handsome special mnde up of the best materials in the country, whicli will illustrate wdiat can be accomplished here by the writer, the printer and the 'engraver. To produce this, The Week will introduce to Victoria some of the best descriptive writers on the continent, who will do justice to the city in every way: who will describe tlle natural advautnges of Victorin, its great scenic beauty, mid nlso its industrinl life und the opportunities offered to those who desire an attractive field for new enterprise. These are growing days for Victorin. A new nnd hopeful spirit dominates the community, for prospects never were brighter than they are to-duy. This spirit of optimism will pervade The Week's "special," nud all we usk for this enterprise is to receive fnir support from ull classes. The Week guarantees full value in return for assistance rendered. The special will he issued oil September 2, and it will be the handsomest und best publication of the kind ever produced ill Victoria. i-. the portion along Myers creek, where a great deal of rock work will be necos- snry. West' of Oroville again through Ihe canyon of the lower Similkntneeu is some heavy work, including u long tun- rel. In all, there will be four tunnels between Hedley city nnd Midway. Scnr- e'ty of steel at Curlew has delayed comi- pleting fhe connection between Curlew and Midway, but this will be obviated iu a few days. Mrs. Gosnell, mother uf Mr. It, K, C'lsnoll, editor of the Colonist, and Miss (l-isnell, his only daughter, nre paying a visit to Victoria! Wile in the city they ale Slav i;; nt Mr. Gosnell's pretty house ,1 l.lellot street. Mrs. Geyser, of Mayne isluud, held u most enjoyable bulbing party on Mayne island on the Kllli of this month; this • as followed by afternoon ten and u rillc competition. Miss Winifred Cayzer won the Indies' prize, and Mr. W. Cayzer the men's. At nighi a dunce wns held nt Mayne Islnnd hotel. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Winstanley, Miss Winstnnley, Miss Beatrice Winstanley, -Miss Grubbo, .Mrs. (lopel, .i.r. J. Burrill, Mr. Buckley, Miss I). Cayzer, Aliss M, Cayzer, Miss Boustlll, Mrs. Maude, iss Chapman, Miss Shaw, Mr, T. Cayzer, Mr. W. Cayzer, Mr. Burnetii, .i.rs. Stoddnrt, Mrs. Lnmberton and others. nf re-insurances with other companies or offices lu uuy part of the world of the whole or any part of the risks assured by the company; the making of uuy (contracts or arrangements for the acceptance, grunt or Interchange of re'-liisurauce uud other Imsl- Jiess with other companies mid offices In any part ef the world; the purchase and stile ol policies; the milking ndyuuees mi the security of policies and uu the security of lands or uuy other description of property, or on personal security; the purchase and sale of reversions, reversionary Interests, and Ini- niedliite or deferred annuities, and all contingent nnd other Interests 111 lands or other property; the grunt of endowments for children nnd others, or of immediate or deferred annuities, und any future or contingent interests, and tlie repurchase and redemption thereof; the receiving moneys for iii- vestnieiii nud accumulation; the employment and Investment uf such moneys und other the funds and property of the Company in iici'urdaiice with the Act; and i" general the carrying on uf the business of n lire und life assurance company In all Its brunches in all or any puns uf the United Kingdom und the Colonies mill Dependencies thereof, uud of any foreign countries or stales; and the busiuess of marine Insurance and of lusurunce against accidents and iiguinsl risks, linbililies and contingencies ut all descriptions, und generally nny kinds f insurance business. Songs We Sing 'I'HE ROUTE OF THE V., V. & 10. The route plans of tlie Grenl North- err, or V., V, & E. line hnve been filed, nnd almost every foot of right of way ha.: been bargained for between Midway r.ltl Oroville, and some of it has been secured in thu Similkameen. Tho route enters British Columbia at Midway, on tl.n Riverside addition, the stntion being o." tho boundary line, nnd here also tlie Greenwood branch joins in on n "Y." The rond follows westward on the south bank of Kettle river for four miles, when if swings up Myers creek, til most touching the boundary, but doesn't cross. This puts Ohesaw within easy ronch, After mnking a detour of Ed. MeMyiin's ranch, it swings northward again through a low puss iu the hills nn in the south bank of the main branch of Hock creek, about 14 miles wesl of Midway, in n point just south of Tom Hawkins' ranch. Continuing westward nlong the south bnnk of Hock creek nnd gaining elevation all the way. the mouth of P.nker creek is reached, but the line here is high nbove the creek bottom. Swinging southwesterly again up Baker creek through Frank Edward's ranch ihe route pnssej nrouud to Davy McBride's. which, from nn engineering point of view, is a strategic point, and here Chief Engineer Kennedy and his staff of engineers nnd right of way men executed n veritable coup in being the first to secure right of way for the Hue, The C. P. U, line cuts the McBride ranch, but fhe V„ V. & B, line plnys li.de und seek through It, and nl the bead of Baker creek crosses tho boundary line- to Molgon or Sidloy lake, :tl miles west of Midway. Tlun c oh thc descent to Oroville, about 20 miles distant und pome 1,800 feet lower. This presents tlio greatest engineering dilli- clilties, and it is mi this Bectiou ihal Ihe maximum grade 2.2 per cent, is lunched siierul times. For building, tho heaviest work Iniwecn Midway and Oroville Legal Notices. 1..CHNSK TO AN UXTltA-l'llOVi.Nl'iAI. COMPANY. "COMPANIES ACT, 1807." Cuuudu, I'rovluee of British Culumbiu. No. HT5. This is to certify that the "lloynl insurance Compuuy" is authorized und licensed tu carry ou business within tlie Province uf Itrltlsli Columbia, and lu curry out ur ell'ecl all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority ot tlle Legislature of Hritish CuiiiHiblii extends, Tlie head ullice uf ihe Cuiupauy is situate al tun Cily uf Liverpool, in huglaiiil. Tne iiuiouui uf tin; eapiiai of mc Company .s *3,U0U,Uu(l, divided lulu iriii.linii sliui-es of f'JU eiielt, J'lie heud ullice of the Company ln this Provinee Is sltuute ut Victoria, and Koberi Ward uud Compiiny, Lumietl Liability, whuse address is Victoria, is the utlurncy tor I lie Company. Chen under my hand and sea) uf office nl Victoria, Province of Itrilisii Columbia, this llli day uf August, uue thousand n.uc hundred ami live. tL.S.) S. V. WOOTTON, lieglstrnr of Joint Stock Companies, Tlie uujeeis Cor which the Company nas been established and licensed are: To make or ell eel assurances ur Insurances mi messuages uf dwelliug-liuiiscs, mills, factories, theatres, warehouses, siieds, buildings am! oilier erections ol every description udintever tuutiiiiig exi-i'picuj, on ships, barges, vessels uud oilier erufi ul nil descriptions, In any dock, pun or harbor, ennui or river, uud nn tlie cargoes ur guuds in or mi board such ships, barges, vessels or other craft, mi goods, wares am) mer- ciiiiudisc, household u is ami furniture, Ciiriiilag stuck und produce, iiiipnniciiis und utensils, and un all oilier persunul chattels whatsoever molulng exeepted) ngnlnsl the risk of loss or damage by lire ur Hy dlorm ur other casualty, also assurances ur insurances mi lives or survivorships un tue julni continuance uf two or more lives, or the duration of uue or more life or i.vus, for any leriu of years absolutely, or contingently determinable on u life or lives, and all such other assurances, whether connected with life or not, ns may be effected according to law. Including endowments tor widows, children and other poisons, and tu purchase and sell annuities, either for bves cir years und mi survivorships, nnd either Immediately deferred, reversionary or con- t.agent, and also life, reversionary and other (.states and Interests, real and [icrsuiinl, and to advance mid lend uioueys us the Hoard uf Directors' shall from time lo tunc think ill. and generally to curry ou the businesses known ami undersl I us lire lusurunce and life Insurance, ami all matters, ami things connected therewith, in Ihe fullest sense and meaning, and In the full extent nllowed by law. ami such insurance sales, purchases, loans, business and transactions shall not be coiillned to persons or property within ihu United Kingdom of Great Britain ami it'i'himl. Ion sluill or muy. according to tlie discretion of a Board of Directors, lie made, effected or done with reference to persons or properly resident nr being In any other pari of the world. LiCHNSlO TO AN EXTKA-PltOY'lNCiAI. COMPANV. "COMPANIES ACT, 181IT." Canada: Province ut British Columbia. No. 2K. Tliis is to certify ihat •'The British anil Foreign .Murine insurance company, i.im.i- er," is authorized and licensed io enrry ou business within the Province of itrlusli Cul- unibiu, aud to carry out ur elfect all or uuy of the objects uf uie Company to wuicu uie legislative authority ot tne Legislature ot British Columbia extends. The head ullice ut the Compiiny Is situate ut Liverpool, Euglnud. The uiiiount ur uie capital of the Compuuy Is fl,8i0,0ou, divided into lii.tiuu shares of t20 ench. The heud office of the Compauy In lilts Province is situute ut th uuuri St., victoria, and Beruhard Cusiiuir Mess, manager tor the itiiii of I'lnuiuy, Durham ami llroiLo, whose address is ihe snme, is the attorney tor the Company. Given under my hand null seal of ollice ut Victoria, Province of lirttisii Columbia, this U2lli day ot August, one thousand nine hundred and live. (L.S.) S. V. WOOTTON, LICENSE TO AN EXTIIAPUOVlNCIAl. COMPANV. "COMPANIES ACT. ISUT." Canada: Province of British Columbia. No. 277. j This Is in certify thai "The Northern Assurance Conipuny" Is authorized and licensed to oairy on busiuess within the Province of Britisli Columbia, and to carry out ur effect all or any nf the objects of the Coin- i pany lu which tlie legislative authority of : British Columbia extends. I The head offices of the Cunipany are sltu- ' ute at London, England, nud at Aberdeen, Scotland, ! The iimotiul of the capital of the Compnny Is £8,000,000, divided iutn iill.lHIO shares of ilnii onctl. The head office of the Compauy lu iliis Province Is situate nl. Victorin, and Bern- hard Cnslmlr Miss. Manager for the linn of iFlitdlny, Durham aud Brodle, whose nd- dross is Victorin, Is the attorney for the j Company. i Given under my hand ami seal uf office ut Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this 12th day uf August, ime thousand nine hundred and live, (L.S.I S. V. WOOTTON, lieglstrnr uf Joint Stuck Companies. The objects for which the Compnny has hi'i'ii established ami licensed ure: The gnu ling nf assurances uf nil descriptions uf property against loss or damage by Ure; assurunce of single lives, joint lives, i and survivorships; the making and effecting Ileglstrtir of Joint Stock Companies. ! Thc objects fur wu.cn tue Company tins ] been isiuulislied and Iiceused ure: i in.) Tu iiinUe or eitcct insurances on ships, steuiuers, vessels, guuds, nierctinniuse, I specie, bullion, live or ueitd stock, nud other properly, tie,guts, or lure of sieuiuers, Usnips or vessels, 1'cspouUeuun uud uot- ! I'ouiry uiieririis, conuii.s.-uuii.-.. pronts am. other objects oi insurance, wueiuer ueioiig- I nig lu iiiv members ot tue cuiupauy or nm, uud iu uiuke un and every insurance appertaining io or connected w.tn marine risks !auii risks ut transit and iinvigiition, wueUier | by land ur water; lo uniKe luaus anil nu- ivauees ui Interest ur under discount, whether to members of tne Conipuny or oihers, unit generally to carry un me busiuess oi ; underwriters and insurers, and ut insurance brokers, and to purchase und take over i such businesses from cuinpaii.es or private : Individuals; tb.) To make ur effect insurances ou all ubjeets ut insurance agulust, appertaining to or connected with all risks uf transit whether partly by land ur partly by water, or wholly by lnnd or wholly by water, Including hikes, inland rivers or waters, and Including nil risks of irunsii by post, whether nlone or in connect inn witu any oilier mode uf transit, and alsu all risks Incidental to guuds or other property whilst stored or deposited ou land or uu water for Ihe pur-, pose of safe custody, exhibition, sale, or any purpose, whetuer in connection with any transit ur voyage or iiidependenlly of auy transit or voyage; to re-tusure ur lu any I way provide fur the liability of llic Cuiupauy, wholly or partially upon uny insurance, guiiruiilee or coiinnct grunted or en- 'lercd into by the Cuiupauy, uud generally i to curry on uud transact every kind of transit, Insurance und Indemnlly business: ] tc.) To purchase, Hike un lease, or lu e.\- Luhangc, lure, ur otherwise acquire for auy estate or interest any lands, buddings, real I urn! personal property of uuy kind, beces- snry or convenient (or tlie currying on of Jthe Cuntpuny's business or for investment, Land tu sell, louse or otherwise deal with the same, and to erect, alter and maintain any buildings un such lauds: Id.) To mortgage and charge the under- , taking nnd ull or any real or personal properly, present and future, aud till or any unpaid capital for the time being of the Company; to issue debentures, mortgage debentures und debenture stuck payable to bearer or otherwise, and either peruiiineiil ur redeemable, and to make, accept, endorse and discount promissory notes, bills of exchange and other negotiable instruments: ie.) To enter iuto purlnershlp or uuy joint purse urraugement, or any arrangements fur shilling profits, union of Interests, or cooperation with any Company, llrni, or person carrying on, or proposing tu carry on, uuy business or transaction within the ubjeets uf the Company, or any business or transact lull capable Of being conducted SO us directly ur Indirectly to benefit tins Compnny, and to acquire and held shares, storks or securities of uny Mich Cnnipuny, ur utiv other Conipuny. and to sell, huld, n-lssue or otherwise deal with the .same. And fur the purpose of carrying ou in any ur ihe dominions, colonies or dependencies uf the Vlilted Kingdom, or in uuy foreign couutry or state, uny business which the Ooinpuny are, fur the time being, uuthur- ized to curry un there through agents or local boards or oilier channels or organizations tlie Cunipany may form or .assist In forming uny cuinpnny, uud muy hold and dispose uf shares in any now or hereafter existing company, lu and in accordance wilh the laws uf such dominions, colonies, dependencies-, countries or stutes respectively, but in the exercise uf tlle powers Iho Compiiny shall (a) hold in their own name or ln the names of the trustees for them s.i much of the cuptlul of such conipuny ns will onllllc I hem, at all meetings of such compiiny, to u majority of votes to which, for the time being, ,ae proprietors of the capital uf such company ure entitled, or (b) retain or huve secured tu them, lu such manner as shall be effectual according to the law of ihe country or pluce In which such company Is domiciled, tiie absolute right of forbidding such compauy to undertake nr accept uny particular business liability or engngement or any class of business llnbll- Hy or engngement: (f.) To acquire by purchase for cash, shares or otherwise, the whole or any part of the business uf any company, firm, or person currying on a busiuess which this Compnny Is authorized to carry ou: (g.) Nothing contained In any sub-section of tills cluiisi' shall bo construed so us to limit the powers given to the Compnny under any other sub-sect Ion uf this clause: 111.) To dn all such mutters nnd things as nre Incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects or any uf them. Little Girl You'll Do. Good Night My Beautiful Star. Tell Me With Your Eyes. My Honey Lou. Reina. Tammany. By The Water Melon Vine. I Love You All The Time. Back to Baltimore. In Vacation Time. Ida, &c. Hear Them Played -AT- FLETCHER BROS. 93 Government Street. O. H. BALE Phone 1140. I.KIGHTON ROAD, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDRR. Building Lots lor Sale. Houses Built on the INSTALMENT PLAN. 20 YEARS OLD. R. P. Rithet & 6o. Victoria. B.« The most delicious sweetmeat now 01 the Market in Victoria and at tbe same time the most wholesome is the HOME' MADE BUTTER TOFFEE nmnu factured by W. R. Hartley, 74 Yates St TO SUBSCRIBERS! The Week costs $1 pei annum. THE SILVER SPRING BREWERY, Ltd. BREWERS OF ENGLISH ALE AND STOUT The Highest Grade Malt and Hopslsed in Manufacture PHONE 893. FAIRALL BROS. MANUFACTURERS OF ish Ale and Stout and Aerated Waters Telephone 444. Victoria West, B. G. IS YOUR HOUSE WIRED? We Have the Largest Stock of Fixtures and Electric House Fittings in B. e. The Hinton Electric Co., Ld. NEW PREMISES: 20 Government Street, - - Victoria, B. C. ESQUIMALT AND NANAIMO R'Y. WEEK END EXCURSIONS AT POPULAR RATES. TO ALL FAVOURITE ISLAND RESORTS Through Tickets to Alberni, Crofton, Comox and Other Points of Interest. GEO. L. eoCRTNEY, Traffic Manager. HOTEL VICTORIA UNDER ENTIRELY NEW MANAGEMENT. The Old Established and Popular Houae. First Class Restaurant in Connection. Meals at all Hours. Millington & Wolfenden, Proprietors. The Vietoria is Steam Heated Throughout; has tbe best Sample Rooms in tbe City; and has been Re-furnished from Top to Bottom. South Saanish. 82 acres. 79 cultivated, 4 room cottage, 88,000. Terms. 150 acres, 45 cultivated, 40 in pasture. Will build 11 room house. 2 orchards, good water and timber, 86,500. 20 acres pasture, water front, $70 per acre, 100 ncres wild laud, $20 per acre. E. A. HARRIS & CO. 35 Front Street. Circulatinq Library 50 Cents uer Month- A the Latest Novels VICTORIA NEWS Qi 86 YateB Street. THE WEEK, £AT.U.RDA;y, AUGUSTK#, 1905. ■BIRDS-'OP A PBATHER. «. The following story is told of two well known Loudon, actors whom for the nonce we will will "Prcc" und "lOarn- iug." The two gentlemen met in Piccadilly Circus late one night after their respective performances uud Earning on'ered to stand Free a supper, The offer >va,s accepted, und they partook ul' the HKjai- with great relish.- "Look here, old man," suid Earning, ns they were about to depart, "here's a liver; if you'll pay the fellow and bring me the change outside I'll he much obliged. You see," whispering, "they kuow uie here, und if they think the fiver's mine, they'll lake tor nil my unpaid meals for the last six month* and I'll gel nbout half it crown change." So Free paid, the bill and rejoined Earning outside uud handed him cighteenpejlce. "Why, what's this'/'' j exclaimed Earning, lOur change," re- Bplied Free; 1'iii sorry; old chap, but kthey've taken for my iinpnid supper.-:."— The Tatler. Legal Notices. LICENSE TO AN EXTKA-PllOVlNCiAL COMPANY. "COMPANIES ACT, 18117." WE DOUBT IT. The nverage mnn spends more money [in a month on u girl during courtship Ituun he does iu ten years after marriage. I—({rand Forks Sun. •, t< [No. 25B. [CERTIFICATE OF THE HEG.STHAT.ON OF AN EXTHA-PROVlNClAL COMPANY. "COMPANIES ACT, 18117." _. 1 hereby certify that the "Ellis Granite ■Company," has this day beeu registered as ■an Extra-Provincial Company under the ■"Companies Act, 1897," to carry out or ■effect all or auy of the objects of the Com- ■pany to which the legislative authority of. ]the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company Is situate lit Seattle, Kiug County, iu the State of |Washlngton. The amount of the capital of the Company lis thirty thousand dollars, divided Into ■three hundred shares of one hundred dollars leach. The head office of the Cuiupauy ln this ■Province is situate at Law Chambers, Bas- Itlou street, Victoria, and Frank Higgins, ■Barrlster-at-Lnw, whose address is the name, Is the attorney for the Company (uot ^empowered to Issue and transfer stock). I The time of the existence of tbe Company lis 50 years from the 22ud day of March, Given under my hand aud seal of office at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, pis 3rd duy of August, oue thousand nine huudred and five. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which this Compnny has leeu established and registered are: I For Itself and for others to curry on in ■ae State of Washington uud other States In the United States of America, and In British Columbia and other Provinces of [he Dominion of Canada, the busiuess of ■marrying, dressing, buying, selling ami tulldlug with granites, sandstones, marble find all other classes of stone aud other nateiiul for building, monumental and all lither classes of work, with full power to Ho any and all things that may be necessary Ind lawful In and about the premises for Ihe proper conduct of tlie business aforesaid. Canada: Province of British Columbia. No. 274. This is to certify that the "Hartford Fire insurance Company ' is uuiuorueu anu licensed to curry uu business wiiuiu tue Province ol' British Columbia, and io curry out or effect all or auy of the objects of the Company to which tue legislative authority of tue Legislature ox British: Columbia ex- lends. The head office of the Company is situate at the Cuy at Hartford, In tue Slate ui Connecticut. Tne amount of the capital of the Company is oue million two hundred and flfty tuuu- suud dollars, divided into twelve thousand Uve hundred shares of one hundred dollars each. The heud ullice of the Compauy in this Province is situate at Victoria, und Turner, Beeton & Compuuy, Limited, insurance Agents, whose address is Victoria, Is the attorney for the Company. Given, under my hand uud seal of ollice ut Victoria, Province of British Culumbiu, this 1st day of August, one thousand nine Hundred and live. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The oujects for which the Company has been estuulished and licensed are: Tu make insurance un dwelling houses or other buildings; ou ships and vessels of every description and ou the slocks; also on goods, chattels, wares uud mercnundise uuu other personal estate of every name, nature aud description, and shall ue liable to make good auu pay lo the several per. suns who shall be insured by the said corporation for all losses they may sustain by Ure in their houses or other buildings, snips or vessels, goods, chattels, wares, nier- chandise or other personal estate as aforesaid, so LICENSE TO AN EXTRA-PBOVlNClAL COMPANY. "COMPANIES ACT, 1887.' LICENSE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL , ' 'COMPANY. "COMPANIES ACT, 1897." Canada: Province of British Columbia. No. 208. . . This is to. certify that "The Law liuion and Crown Insurance Compauy" is authorized and licensed to carry ou busiuess wiiu- iu the Province of British Culumbiu, uuu to carry out or eU'ecl all or any ot the objects ot the Company to which the legislative authority of thc Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head ofllce of the Compuuy is situate in Loudon, England. The amount of the capital of the Company is £2,ouu,u0U, divided Iuto 200,UoU shares of iio each. The head office of the Compuuy in this Province is situate ut Victoria, uud Robert S. Duy, insurance Agent, whose address is 42 1'ort street, Victoria, is the attorney for the Compauy. Given under my hand uud seal uf ullice ut Victoria, Province of Britisu Columbia, tins 22nd duy of July, one thousand uiue hundred and fire. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar ot Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which this Company has been established uud licensed are: To carry on the business of Fire insurance in all its branches, and to grant insurance against injury or damage to or. loss ol property directly or indirectly caused by or resulting from Ure, lighiuiug or explosions. To erect or builu auy unices or buildings which muy Ue necessary or convenient With reference to uuy oi the objects of the Company. To lend, deposit, ur advance moneys, securities and property, to or with such persons and on such terms as muy seem expedient. Canada: Province of British Columbia. .So. 273. ' This is to certify that the "German American insurance Compauy" is authorized und licensed to carry on business within the Province of British Columbia, and to curry out ur effect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative uuthoiity of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head ollice of the Company is situate ut the City of New York, In the State of New York; The amount of the capital of the Company is oue million live hundred thousand dollars, divided iuto fifteen thousand ■shares of one hundred dollars each. : The head ollice of the Company in this Province is situate at Victoria, uud J. J, Bostock, insurance Agent, whose address is Victoria, is the attorney for the Compauy. The time, of the existence of the Compauy is thirty years from the tith day of March, 11902. Given under my hand and seal of ofllce at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this 28th day of July, oue thousand nine hundred and fire. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which the Company bas been established and licensed are: For the purpose of making, and it shall have full power and authority to make, Insurances on dwelling houses, stores and all kinds of buildings and household furniture and other property against loss or damage by lire, lightning, wind storms or tornadoes, and upon vessels, boats, cargoes, goods, merchandise, freights and other property against loss ur damage by all or any of the risks ot lake, river, canal and Inland navigation and transportation, and to effect, and the corporation shall have full power and authority to effect, reinsurance of any risks taken by it. (0 ! LICENSE AUTUOUiiSiNG AN EXTRA' PROVINCIAL COMPANY. "COMPANIES ACT, 1897." Canada: Province of British Columbia. No. M. This is to certify that the Great West .Life Assurance Company'is authorized'and licensed to carry on business within thu Province of British Columbia, aud 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 Compuuy is situate at Winnipeg, lu the Province of Manitoba. The amount of the capital of tue-Company is oue million dollars, divided iuto leu thousand shares of oue hundred dollars each. • The head ofllce of the Compuuy is situate at Vancouver, aud George ii. Hulse, insurance Manager, whose uudress is Vancouver, Is the attorney for the Company. Given under my hand aud seal of office at Victoria, Province of British Culumbiu, this 12th day of July, one thousuud uiue hundred and fire. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, . Registrar of Joint Slock Companies. The objects for which this Compauy hus been established und licensed are: To effect contracts of insurance throughout Canada and elsewhere with any persons or corporations oh life or lives; io grunt, sell, or purchase annuities, grunt endowments, and generally curry on tue business of life assurance in all Its branches. mSNAP! POULTRY AND i.. i i —.. ■ i ■—i i n: ■ — <■■■■-.„..—... ORCHARD Fr\RN| OF 100 ACRES IN NORTH SflflNICH. 4# miles from Sidney Station. 25 acres cleared, of these, 115 acres in oats, 20 acres slashed, ready ior plow next spring. 4 [roomed cottage and outbuildings, good well. Situated on main [road. Surrounded by the choicest farms on the Island. |Price iii $20.00 per acre. No Land in This District Has Been sold at So Low a Price. LICENSE TO AN. EXTlU-PKOV'lNCiAL COMPANY. "COMPANIES ACT, 1897." Canada: Province of British Columbia. No. 26U. This is to certify that "The imperial Life Assurance Compauy of Canada" is authorized and licensed to curry ou business within the Province of British Columbia, aud tu carry out or effect nil 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 Compuuy is sltuute in the City of Toronto, iu the Province of Ontario. j The amuuut of the capital uf the Company is one million dollars, divided into ten thousand shares of one hundred dollars each. ; The head office of the Company lu this (Province is situate ut Vancouver, aud Frank Benjamin Springer, insurance Agent, whose address is Vuueouver, Is the attorney for the Company, ! Given under my hand and seal of office ut ;Victoria, Proviuceof British Columbia, this ;2&th duy of July, oue thousuud uiue hundred aud five. j (L.S.) S. Y.■'WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which this Company has been established uud licensed are: To effect contracts of Insurance throughout Canada, aud elsewhere, with any pur- sons or corporations on life and lives, uud may grant, seli, or purchase annuities, uud grant endowments, and generally carry-on the business uf life insurance iu ull lis brunches. |j^WWVUWWWWUWU^^ Manufacturers' Stationery At Eastern Rates. Manifold and Special Forms Ruled to Order. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. UNIQUE SCALP SPECIALIST Manicuring and Hair Dressing Parlors. 65^ Fort Street. Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Massaging a Specialty. Gasoline Launches For Sale. WRITE FOR PARTICULARS. 75. HHRRIS. LAUNCH and BOAT BUILDER Rock Bay, Victoria, B.e. A, W. BRIDGMAN Established 1868 Real Estate, Financial and Insurance Agent. Agent Commercial Union Assurance Ce. Ltd., of London, England. London Assurance Corporation. 41 Government Street, Victoria -APPLY- >ox 266, Victoria, B. C. LICENSE AUTHORISING AN EXTRA- PROVINCIAL COMPANY. "COMPANIES ACT, 181)7." CANADA: Province of British Columbia. No. 203. This is to certify that "The'Caledonian Insurance Company" is authorized uud licensed to carry on business within the {Province of British Columbia, and to carry 'out or effect all or any of the objects of Ithe Compauy to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. ! The head office of the Company is situate at Edinburgh, Scotland. ! The amount of thc capital of the Company Is £537,500, divided Into 111,500 shares of £25 each. The head office of the Compauy lu this Province Is situate at Victoria, and Arthur j Williams Jones, real estate, financial and Insurance agent, whose address is Victoria, lis the attorney for the Compauy. I Olven under my hand and seal of office at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, 'this 12th day of July, one thousand nine ihundred and five. (L.S.) S, Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which tbis Compauy has been established and licensed are: ■ To carry on the busiuess of insurance against loss or damage by fire, and against Injury by Are to houses, merchandise, and all other property, subjects and effects, real or personal, and of effecting Insurance ou lire* und survivorships, purchase and sale of annuities and of reversions, granting endowments, receiving moneys for investment and accumulation, and In general carrying •n all other business of a fire and life Insurance compauy In any part of His Majesty's Dominions of Great Britain and Ireland and tne colonies or tUewbere. MILLINERY Ladies' Huts Artistically Trimmed aud mude up, customers furnishing their own trimmings. Panama Hals re-blocked and cleaned. 65^ Fort Street. Hammocks Hammocks All Prices, from J1.00 to $5 00. Croquet Sets #1.45. $1-95. *2-i°, *4 25 and $5.00, Hastie's Fair 77 Governmeut Street All kinds of Hair Work Done. fiiPi Ladies' Iwl Hair dressing Shampooing, ? n Etc., at Mrs. 0. ^\ Kosche's r*% Italian School of Music, SIGNOR ERNESTO CLAUDIO, Professor. Of the Conservatory of Music, Napoli, [Italy], In addition to tuition on the Violin, Mandolin anil Guitar, he will" conduct a special class in the art ot pianoforte accompaniment to a limited number of advanced pupils. Special attention is given to beginners as well ts to advanced players. The school is situated at 117 Cook Street, Victoria. Wedding Cake Boxes FOR SALE BY T. N. HIBBEN & Q®. A rustic youth being asked to take tea with a friend wns admonished to praise the ealables. Presently the butter was passed to him, when, he remarked: "Very nice butter—.what there is of it," and observing a smile, he added; "anil plenty of it. such ns it is." A printer recently made "Be ye therefore steadfast," the text of a minister's sermon, "Be ye there for breakfast." AH HOY, Merchant Tailor. Ladles' and Gents' Suits Made To Order. Pit Guaranteed. 11 CORMORANT ST. VICTORIA. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1905. * GbeOTeek A Weekly Review, Magazine am Newspaper, Published at Old Colonist Block, Gov't Street, by S. A. G. FINCH. Annual Subscription, $1 in Advance Advertisement Rates. Commercial rates, according to position on application. Reduction on long contracts. Transient rates per inch, 75c. to $1.00 Legal notices (60 days) from.... 5.00 Theatrical, per inch 1.00 Readers, per line 6c to 10c.. Births, Marriages, Deaths, Lost and Found, and other small advertisements, per insertion, from 25c. to 1.00 Contributions. All contributions intended for pub lication in the issue of the current week should reach the office not later than Wednesday evening. They should be written in ink or by typewriter and on one side of the paper only, and if unsuitable such contributions will be returned providing only that a stamped, addressed envelope is enclosed. Original Sketches, Short Stories, Verse, " Jokes," Photographs, etc., submitted, will be carefully considered, and if acceptable, will be paid for if desired. Contributors are reminded that " brevity is the soul of wit." AU contributions intended for pub- ication should be addressed to the Editor, and all business letters to the Manager. Telephone B 878, THE NEW PROVINCES. Premier Haultaiu's Views on the Question of Proposed Party Lines. Mr. Hnultaiu has issued a lengthy manifesto to the electors ou the subject of the proposal to inaugurate "party lines" in the new provinces of the Northwest Territories. He declares against "party lines," and his remarks will interest British Columbians. The manifesto is in part as follows: "To divide on Dominion party lines in the local legislature has ulwuys appeared to me to he undesirable, unintelligent and unnecessary. Parliament deals with national affairs, the legislature with provincial busimess. Diverse opinions ou the tariff are not inconsistent with harmonious accord with regard to roads uud bridges, schools aud the hundred aud oue practical subjects whicli fall within the jurisdiction of provincial legislation. W uy are men, wnose administration ol public affairs up to the 31st August is prouounced honest aud etUcieut, until to continue the work ou the 1st of September ou the same Hues'/ Is the movement in favor 01 party lines mude in the interests of the people uud the province or for the benefit of the politicians? The only answer that is made lo the argument against party lines is thut the Conservatives declared for party lines in March, 1903. That is quite true, but what right had the Conservative convention of 1903 to anticipate the action of two Conservative organizations in the new provinces iu 1905. "I have been called a partisan because I stood consistenly at Ottawn for what 1 was authorized by the people and legislature to ask for. Certain broad principles were embodied iu the demands which I was commissioned to make, and when I believed that some of those principles were not being regarded in the Autonomy Bills I protested as forcibly as I could. Some ot my critics apparently think that I should have gratefully accepted whatever was offered, no matter how far this departed from what I hnd for four years been telling tho people of the Territories they were entitled to. That is not my conception of my duty. I con- ceived that it was my duty to stand out for what I believed! to be the rights of the West. Yet 1 am culled a partisan because 1 was consistent nnd persistent in my demands. I cannot be accused of any new departure in thus standing out for the rights of the Territories, because in earlier days 1 was obliged to take the same position with Conservative governments, only at that time with the applause audi commeiKlution of some of the meu who call me a partisan to-day. To the people of the two provinces 1 would say, whnt sort ot a partisan do you want to conduct your affairs—the man who will light for what you huve delegated him to -0'ht for, or the man who will accept a refusal with thuuks for fear of embarrassing some government at Ottawa? "What suggests the strongest argument aguinst party lines iu the provinces'/ We waut governments which are quite independent of Ottawu. We want men who when western interests ure involved will work with u single eye lor those interests without regard to party interest or convenience: Aud this wnl be uectssury no matter what party is iu power, lor political human nature is much the same on both sides. "Uue other poiut upou which 1 have beeu attacked is that 1 have threatened to keep up a racial and religious agitation iu the West. That is simply uot true. 1 hold with many other meu ol both political parties that the new west- tern provinces are entitled to equal rights with the other provinces in the Dominion, 'ibe people of the West are quite as ht to govern themselves as the people of uuy other part of the Domiuion. lu my opinion the new provinces have uot been given the full rights' of self-government which properly belong to them. With regard to the important matter of education, a purely local question, the right of the provinces to make their own policy has beeu restricted iu several important particulars. The federal parliament hus attempted to fix for all time to come uot only important points iu our edueatiouul policy, but also the priuciple upou which provincial niouey voted for edueatiouul shall he expended, lu doiug this 1 believe that parliament overstepped ils powers, aud 1 am supported in this belief by eminent legal constitutional authority. This question does not concern the merits of our present school system or the relative merits of any class of schools, lt has nothing to do with race or creed, lt is the simple question: lias parliament under the constitution the right to limit the jurisdiction of the provinces with regard to education? "xue question has been removed from parliament by the passiug of the Autonomy Bills aud bus not become a local question to be nettled, uot by political agitation, but by the regular constitutional method of appeal to the courts. Supporters as well as opponents of the Autonomy Bills should alike be favorable lo this mode of settlement. "There are other constitutional questions to be settled by the courts before the provinces will be in a position to know the exact limits of their powers and responsibilities. Tho questions of the right of the provinces to the control of the public domuin aud of the right of parliament to curtail our powers of taxation by continuing the C. P. It. exemption must also he settled. An appeal to the court involves no popular agitation or a stirring up of religious controversy. Auyone who opposes this appeal and seeks to impose his own opinion ou a much disputed point must he actuated by some other aud less worthy motive. "I stand for non-party governmeut regardless of what auy political party or both political parties may decide. To me the welfare and interests of this great western country are and always have been more important than the success or convenience of any political party, and if thnt statement should be questioned 1 refer to a public career of nearly 18 years in these Territories, during which huve guarded their interests, done their work nnd fought for their rights ns hon- i eslly, capably, and courageously as I knew how." The Resurrection of Hawkhurst. The old Squire of Itipplngton, Geoffrey Hawkhurst, was dead aud goue and laid to rest lu the family vault iu Hipplugtou churchyard; some said it was a good thing, too; others, after culm consideration aud recollecting sundry favors, were of opinion that the old gentleman was uot so bad as Ue might have beeu, but the remark of oue old crony, thut "he'll never bide where they'd put hiin," sauk down luio mail) minds unenlightened ut that lime by board school education. The squire's will, dated flve years previously, left everything to his nephew, Kegl- uald Hawkhurst, tu the exclusion of Let- tice lieuuelerk, nee Hawkhurst, the elu man's only daughter, sue hud married against his consent, but there was no peculiarity In ihat, for nothing would have persuaded him to give his consent to her marriage with any mau living, Nevertheless a reconciliation had taken place. Tlie luw- y'ers asserted that there had beeu a later will, aud diligent search wus made, iu which .Mr. Reginald Hawkhurst took u ipromlueui purl, so prominent, iu fact, that Eustace lieuuelerk remarked to his wife: "it's my belief thut Kegiunld knows all about It." "He is very kind uud straightforward; ' dou't ugree with you," his wife replied. "Very likely, my dear; you wouldn't be Ihe sweet little womuu you are If you thought differently; you judge others by yourself. 1, on the contrary, oplue that Itegluuld with all his smooth-faced plausibility would rob you of a red-hot stove if he could carry It away." "Poor Keggle! Dou't be hard ou him." "Not 1; he's got the pudding, though your father never Intended him to have it, uud l huve got the plum. He has done away with the old man's will, I'm certalu uf it, but —" Eustace stopped short uud k.ssed his bouny little wite. The medical mau who hud utteuded the case had nought In vain to obtain peruiis- siou to make a post-mortem examination— medical science seventy years ago was less advanced than il Is now. He hud no doubt of the cause of death, but he would huve liked to obtain a closer kuowledge of ihe effects of the muluuy. So ue lUouglu li over uud determined lo obtain by stenUh what he could uot arrive ut openly, it wus not uuiisuai ln those days. Hollars mill sense do not necessarily travel together. Au unpopular rheumatism. Ism with everybody—Ihe "Oh .Tones, body.' yes, I'm and owln' owln' Smith, and owln' Brown, and owln' every The Free Press says the following notice Is posted on the door leading to the barroom of the Vnu Ness House, Burlington: "Notice! If you dou't see what you ask for, A dun mure attached to a spr.ug cull stood disconsolately with drooping ears in the shadow of the churchyard wall of itipplngton; it was a cold, starlight ulght iu December with a pinch of black frost crisp .ng the turf uud cuusiug the dead leaves t'o rustle. A Une old yew tree spread lis tiiubs iu solemn benediction over the crumbling gravestones and filtered fitfully the ray ot a crescent moon which wus gradually sinking towards the horizon. Two figures made ,.ielr way stealthily towards the Hawkhurst vault, keeptug close to the northern wall of the church. The older man was wary uud methodical, the younger showed reluctance. "i don't half like this job, BUI," he said us they halted at the Iron railings, "it's swinging Job if we're caught." "Lor', it's nolhlng wheu you're used to It, uud it's easier to earn twenty pouuds like this 'ere than uuy way else. 1 likes to be amongst old friends." He chuckled grimly. "And us for being ketehed, there's uot a soul In Hipplugtou would face this 'ere." From a suck he carried under his arm he produced a white smock frock which he placed upou a stick, stretching the sleeves upon another stick tied transversely; a battered beaver hat surmounted the whole, and Bill chuckled again. "Darned If It ain't like 'lm as two peus," he suid. "Now have a suck at this here bottle, Jim, and we'll get out the squire hls- self." The masons hud not flxed the sloue which covered the steps leading to the vault. Bill's crowbar raised lt easily, and he descended cautiously before he lit hlsiluuteru. Jim hesitated, but the rum in thc black bottle gave him courage and he followed. "I owes Mm a grudge—he 'oswhipped me once—out I allow he's pretty quiet uow," BUI said, deftly plying a screwdriver. "Too-oo-oo" up above made Jim start and nearly upset the lantern. "Lor' bless 'ce, whut be you scared about'/ Dead folk holds their tongues. Have 'eo never heard an owl?" "1 thought I heard footsteps," Jim said apologetically. "Steps? There won't be no steps while that there keeps guard up above. Lend a hand now. Ned Syers said there wasn't no lead coffin 'cos he helped carry It. There he Is! He'vc a-cusscd me n sight of times It's odd not to hear him begin." In a few minutes the corpse was clothed In some old garments, and the two men bore It up the steps uiid replaced the stoue, Jim breathing more freely when he reached the outer air; in live minutes more the dun mare was In a slinging trot, the body of the old squire crowned with the beaver bat seated up between e two men in the trap. 'Glass of ruin hot at the 'Dog and Gun' wouldn't be amiss, Jim," Bill said, breaking a silence. "The old gentleman ain't good company, somehow, and we mustn't be at iroruingtou oefore miouight." Jim uetiuicsced; the trap was drawn up .u the shadow of the lull, the reins placed iu the old squire's dead hands, and the two men disappeared within. All was cold aud silent. The uld squire's chlu drooped upou his chest, uud tlie listless hands were kept together by the reins. Presently Isaac Prince, Ihe landlord, came to the door aud stood Jusi outside, tail and gaunt in his shirt sleeves, a costume which ue udopted In ull weathers dur.ug business hours. He was as like the old squire us two peas, though a considerably younger man; suuie said there were reasons for It, but then people will say anything. "Cold?" he suid, looking ut the figure in the curt. There wan naturally no reply. Tired of waitlu"/ It don't do to sleep out o' door. Can 1 get 'ee uiigul'r" The stillness uf the Bgure excited Isaac's curiosity; he walked round the trap, gazed up, uud then suid half aloud, "Lord! That's It, is it? Blessed If it alu't the old squire! isauc listened to the voices within; tliere was uo sign of movement. The warmth he knew was seductive, lu a few moments his strong arms hud lifted the corpse from the trap uud borue lt across the road lo tlle little dell opposite. There isuae reverently luid it dowu, divested it of the coat uud hat, sUpped them on, returned to the trap, ununited, took the reins, and adopted as nearly as he could the limp attitude of the corpse. The lime seemed loug, but Bill uud Jim returned at lust und unsuspectingly blundered iuto their places, isauc gathered their destinations us he lurched lirst iUlo uue and then the other; he wa,ted t.,1 they cume to a spot where a high wall bordered the read ou the oue side uud a bushy feuee with a deep ditch beyond lt on the other, theu he dug his elbuw sharply lutu Jim's ribs us be.ng the mure nervous of the two. Bill," Jim whispered huskily, "he nudgeii me!" "Nut he; he's duue with nudgiug. Vou be timid, you be. Set up, can't 'ee!" BUI snid, pushing the corpse, winch lolled against him. Presently Isaac's elbow struck his ribs. "Durued if he dldu't nudge uie," BUI exclaimed uneasily. isauc waited again aud theu made u savage dig ou either side of him. "Did yuu feel that?" both men exelulUled together. "Durued if his hands ain't hoi!" Biil ex claimed. "it's butter than that where 1 came from, uud where you're going," Isaac said lu a sepulchral voice. "God iu Heaven, it's the old 'uu himself!" Bill shouted, uba'Hloulug the reins and springing out uf the trap. Jim was goue also, uud Isaac uttered a fiendish roar. Bill sprung wildly at the fence aud disappeared Iuto the ditch beyond, with Jim uu the top of him, the two clutching one another aud lighting desperately lu the darkness, each under the Impression thut he was held lu sutunlc clutches. They fought till they were exhausted uud then lay still In the mud uud wliter, neither during tu uiuve. Isauc sut listening to the smothered curses uud sounds of buttle, theu he edged the mure un tu the grass by the roadside aud mude his way home by a by-road, knowing well tbat neither man would dare to claim the mare aud trap. Two hours later Isuue Prince conveyed the body of the old squire back to its rest- lug place. He went uloue uud unaided; it was a work of restitution, so he hud no fears, but he mude some strong remarks to the body with regard to thc treatment of "Miss Lettlce that was." "However eau you expect to lay quiet, turning her out of her natural house und home and putting that wastrel in her place? If I'd been Thomas Sncth I'd have lined this coltlu with clout nulls, durued If 1 wouldn'tl Maybe he did." Isaac raised his lantern from the floor and passed bis hand over the lining of the cofttii ln search of nail points; presently there came the crackle of paper, and the landlord of the "Dog and Gun" withdrew a long blue paper. The lantern threw n dim light on the surroundings, but It .was sufficient to ennble him to decipher tbe superscription: "The lost will and testament of Geoffrey Hawkhurst," He turned lt over nnd over It Drinks Up Olater tike a BlotterXX TRADC HARK WDRY We gave you a hint of this popular Bath Towel last week. Are you acquainted yet? 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He whistled compauy us he walked home, and then fold to meditating on some plan for bunding over the will lo those eoueerned without] exciting suspicion. If lie took the doiumon^ to the lawyer he would have to give an pluuutlou; If he tuok lt up to the great house there would be Ihe same dllliculty.' So wonder his wife thought him uuusunllyj restless that night. ^^^^^^^ Fortune Is said to favor tbe brave;! whether she does or not, unforeseen cireuml stuuees uudouluedly arise at times which] help to shape the en.:.- of destiny. With the ostensible purpose of purchasing some meal for his pigs at the mill Isaac] Prince made his way towards the village^ ou the following duy. The fuotpath made Its way through a cop-; pice with tbe ground falling slightly ou] either hand; near the manor house another! pathway crossed lt at right angles, a stilij marking the entrance to the park. To thel light Isaac could see Mr. Itegluuld Huwk-j hurst flourishing his cane uud looking round] him with au air of proprietorship, to thef left Mrs. Beuuelerk followed slowly so lis not to overtake her cousin, Isaac grinned, hurried forward, placed thi blue envelope ut the foot of the stile, nut disappeared behind an Ivy-covered stmnj to watch results. Presently Mrs. Beuuelerk arrived, picket] up the envelope, uttered a low cry, ami stood perfectly still, gluuclug ut the retreat] Ing form of her cousin. "He had lt all the time, and uuw he bill dropped It," she said aloud lu the tune of person convinced against her will. Hej eyes glittered, and she looked very beaut j Isaac In hiding rubbed his hands together ful. ' Two persons always considered thai to ll the solution of the mystery of the d.snf pearance of the will. Possibly it went near the truth us do the solutions of mm] mysteries ln this world. Reginald's han| I mysteries in iuih worm, iitsiuu,, ...... In silence nud then put It carefully ln an' were tlea. ne coul(1 only 8WMr t0 lllm8ei Inner pocket of his coat. and that he did freely,—The Tatler. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1905. The Saanich Peninsula. I'Description of the Prosperous Farming District at the Back of British Columbia's Capital. (Staff Correspondence of Tho Week) lt often is said that British Columbia lis not "a farming country," find thnt is It.kely to be the verdict of those visitors fo the province who travel over the C. B. railway and do not diverge to [either side. Iu fact, the traveller is so fctuch impressed with the magnificent uuntain ranges that he is apt to overlook the agricultural possibilities of the fir dairying has become a leading feature of the district. The Victoria cream- cry handles the bulk of the cream, charging 3y3 cents per pound for making it ii to butter. The market price for butter never falls below 25 cent's, which leaves a good margin of profit for the dairymen. The quality of the product oc tho Victoria creamery is first class, Strawberry Picking, Saanich. ptlleys I'hat intervene. Nevertheless the jigricultural and fruit-growing industries E-and especially the latter—are rapidly Increasing in importance and prosperity, lind the many advantages that the country offers to settlers who do not desire lo undertake agriculture proper on a Ivry large scale are so notable that the biost desirable land in the province com- aends a good price, and is rapidly beiug a ken up. From the point of view of climate, ac- |t sibility t'o market, and fertility of til; tliere is no farming section in Bri- Ifih Columbia which cnu clnim any advantage over tlie Saanich peninsula, ihis district, extending from Ihe city of lictoria to beyond Sidney, has been set- led for a long time past, and the major- Iv of the farmers enjoy that prosperity Ihieh comes to energetic tillers of the I'll. Excellent transportation facilities afforded by the good roads which ex- Ind in every direction, and by tho Vic- F.ria and Sidney railway, which carries pth produce and passengers nt very jusonable rates. The soil of tho dis- r'et is a good, rich loam, varying s'oino- Ihat according to altitude. Sub-draiu- Jje is t'he rule, and the rainfall is sum- lent to obviate tlie necessity of artificial ■ligation, while at the same time the ktler does not have t'o work during n [ige portion of the year in gum boots, is the case in some of the rich agt'i-' liltural sections of the lower Fraser lilley. Wheat, grown in Siianieh, how- Irer, is not of the highest' quality, and lie most profitable crops nre oats, liny, cps and fruit. Speaking generally, a l.nservntivo estimate of the crops of |io Saanich district would allow from > fo 45 bushels of oats to the ncre, and Ibout 3 to 3% tons of hay. [Many of the farmers prefer to grow pops for tho consumption of their cattle, and the butter is in grent demand in Vic- toiio and elsewhere. There are some very fine herds of dairy cat'tle in Saan- nior. He in showing some Poll Angus c.'.ttle at the forthcoming Dominion Fair at New Westminster, two of the animals to be exhibited being heifers from Lord Rosebery's farm, in the Old Country. One of the moet profitable undertakings in Saanich is tlie hop ranch of Mr. Wm. Towner, who ia the pioneer of the purines in this industry. He started hip-growing in 1849, having come from Kent, the hop growing county of England. Some of Mr. Towner's North Saanich hops were shown in the colonial exhibition at Earl's Court, many years ago, and received high commendation. II e has 1G acres in hops this year, and the crop is in excellent condition. Another hop-grower is Mr. Downey, who ha* been raising hops for 30 years past He has 13 acres in this year, and Mr. gangster, with 14 years' experience of i op-growing, has 14 acres iu crop. The crops go on the average about 1,200 to 1.300 pounds pere acre, and the price realized last year was 35 cents per pound. Any price from 12% cents up- v.i.rds is profitable. It is not improvable that fruit growing, especially apples and prunes, will become, soma day, the principal industry ol Saanich. The soil is particularly well suited for these fruits, although many other varieties do very well. Mr. Ohas. Berch, of Sidney, has 1,600 apple trees which are now four years old. This is n splendid looking orchard, containing Utpston Pippins, Red-Cheeked Pippins ard King of Tompkins frees. Mr. Harrison, of Sidney, goes in extensively for squashes. Last year he raised a couple which weighed 184 and 1G0 pounds respectively, and this year he has a number of watermelons and citrons. Mr. Thompson has a fine orchard of 600 prune trees near Saanichton. He ships his fruit to the Northwest, where he gets a good price for it. Tlie demand for THE POPULAR SCOTCH ™sravBLACK and WHITE; " BLAOK AND WHITE " was the only Scotch Whiskey served at the dinner given to our King and Queen when visiting Algiers in April last. ASK YOUR WINE MERCHANT FOR "BLACK AND WHITE" SCOTCH WHISKEY Radiger & Janion, General Agents for British Columbia and the Yukon District. B.G. FUNERAL FURNISHING CO S3 GOVERNMENT ST., VICTORIA. CHAS. HAYWARD PRESIDENT. F. CASELTON M'C'R. We make a specialty of Undertaking, and can give the best possible service for the reason that: We Have Everything Modern both for the Embalming Process and for General Work. , We Are Commended by those who have employed us. Our Prices are always reasonable. We Carry a Large and Complete Line of every class of Undertaking Goods. Our experienced certificated staff are promptly available at any time, night or day. Attention it called to these facts because we recognize tbat those re quiring Undertaking Services ought to have the best, from England, Australia and elsewhere, ind his stud is one of the best known ot> the Pacific slope. There are two townships on the peninsula, Sidney and Saanichton. Sidney is ll.e biggest and, by reason of its situa- plentiful. In nddition to its trade with th" islands Sidney has several local industries. There is a saw mill which is running agnin after a temporary shut down, and there is the clam canning establishment of the Savage Canning ■ '- •"TAiirt' ''H.> Tl aB^^awHl NH im f \i* /*& m^n B^»d3I '*•- Z«¥ai '«P5aX ifiJB Wiv^. Tk\* . ■■ ,4ferJI r^Baff^Jr.*!1* ajj til aLadflH2£' i Vatti '* ai i v k v. J ii'*ijK mz&sMmmm? ML } . 1 %-:^*ISfe' t 'H- ,',7 . 1 'J.'v', ■ '' ;■ ' '<'£-•'..' h-fiWi*>'.<<£;M *(r • ' '1 :'\: &-^wSi#^.->tr''«''; •'iJ.'M.i.' ■.'•""'' * i -■ *i. ' ■'"' i ■' <SH - -- " ■ -' ■■.«>'- f 7,1.7Aiy^#1'. -#"',K'V. 7 ■'^Vj.vUli^.'' ^'--S- X ' ■ .■'■■■<;■ ■..•„,,•-. %>■; ;;..' ;1. • .•■-■■'v.';;1- ■.. V'. ,\If fit t P-.'",,tu> ■'■'■■■ .' • FARM, SAANICH. * :$ ^^^&i-;"' ^P^P^PJ-'>vV-~<*U. Wm. Towner's Hopkllns. iuh. Ono of the best of these is owned p.iunes, by the way, seems to be inex- liy Mr. Sangster of North Saanich. He hiustible, and the price is high. Anim- 1 as 30 cows and runs a Sitenm sepnr- ] portant settlement of fruitgrowers is to be found in Happy Valley (Renting, P. 0.), where Ihe land has been cut up info scall lots suitable for this industry. The vrlley is, ns its name Implies, a very charming spot. Among other features of farming on lit Saanich Peninsula nre sheep raising and honey making. Mr. Shoplnnd Is a piomlnent sheep farmer, nnd hns a num- lur of pure-bred sheep, some of which havo taken first-class honors at the shows. He will be nn exhibitor nt New Westminster this yenr. Mr. Armstrong, oC Sidney, makes n specialty of honey boos. Ho hns 30 hives, nnd hns nn ingenious machine for extracting the honey f:i in tho combs. He finds this a profit- alle industry, getting 20 cents per pound for tho honey. No description of Saanich would be complete without n reference to the famous horse breeding estnblishment of Mr. W, J. Taylor, K. C. Mr. Taylor has n splendid ranch, nud his thoroughbred liases nre well-known down the const, where they have taken high honors on the race tracks. Mr. Taylor has import- Icn, the most important, Tim terminus o.e the Victoria & Sidney railway, Sid- iey, is well equipped with whnrves and oiler shipping facilities, and it is the borne port of the steamer Iroquois, which curries most of the trade of the islands. The ferry steamer of the Great North- Sidney, B. C. tcrla with fho mainland system of the company at this point. Sidney Is a very pretty place, and is a favorite summer resort for Victorin people. Excellent sport is to bo hnd In the vicinity in season, grou.se aud pheasants being Conipuny, of which Mr, J, J. White is ni.nnger. The plant of the latter is capable of handling twenty cases of clams per diem, nml its capacity is likely to tv enlarged iu tho near future. The method employed is simple. The clams are placed lirsf in fresh water, iu which they clean themselves. They aro then I't-r.sferred to a perforat* ' zinc tray, under which is n tank. Steam is turned ontc them and they open, the juico being culight In tlie tank below. When tlior- otighly eooki'd, Iho clams ure canned, and will be found a very useful article of <u(t by housekeepers. Sidney and Saanichton have good Intel accommodation, up to date stores, churches and schools, nud show signs of prosperity nud growth. Tho demand for It'nd iu Saanich is lively at the present t'.mo, and lac dlstilct certainly hns excellent prospects. First girl (proudly)i "My face wns a lot dirtier than wot yours wns." Second girl: Yes; well, you're older. —Tatler, Loudon, England. That he laughs beat who Inuglielli last, 1 do not quite believe. The chap has never been surpassed Who liiuguoth lu his sleeve. THE; WEEK,SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1905. j Social \ Mrs. A. F. GrilKths gave a most en- joynble croquet party lust Saturday nt her charming residence on Cnutts street. Mrs. E. S. Blackwood spent a few days this week at Mrs. Ivor's camp nt Cordova Buy. Mrs. Monteith left this week for Salt Spring Islnnd, where she will spend a few weeks visiting friends. Miss Violet Pooley returned from Vancouver on Sunday lnst. Mrs. C ('. Wursfuld is spending a lew- weeks with her mother, Mrs. Chnrles, of Fort street. Mrs. Clive Phillipps Wolley is visiting Captj and Mrs. Bunbury, of Esquimalt toad. Mrs. Croft wus hostess at a very enjoyable dinner nnd dance in honor of her ncice, Miss Olive Bryden, lust Wednesday. JIrs. II. Setters, of Winnipeg, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Contes, are visiting Victoria friends. Mrs. Tye, Mrs. Watson aud Mrs. Coles are spending a few weeks nt Mr. W. J. Taylor's farm, North Saanich. Mrs. F. Scott nnd Jlrs. Tolson spent some days in Victorin this week, the guests of JIrs. 3. B. Miles, of Swan Cottage, Esquimalt. Mrs. A. Stuart Robertson bus returned with her family after a lengthy visit to Shawnigan lnke. JIrs. Robertson is loud in her praise of the Strathcona hotel, where she stayed. Jir. and Mrs. Fitzherbert Bullen visited Vancouver lnst week, staying at Hotel Vancouver. Miss Wey, of Vuueouver, accompanied Mrs. Butchart and family to spend a week at Jir. Butchnrt's summer residence at Todd creek. Jliss Francis Jlnrn is the guest of JIrs. .Tames Ileid, Melville street, Vnncouver. Mr. und JIrs. E. Crow Baker and Miss Alice Bell were guests of Sir Chnrles Hibbert and Lady Tupper during tennis week in Vancouver. Last Saturday afternoon a large number ul Victorians attended the N. P. A. A. 0. regatta at Esquimalt. Unfortunately the wind was very strong aud spoilt some of the races. The J. B. A. A. big four again won the championship ol the Pacific Northwest. The ladies' double paddle canoe race was a uew feature of interest, and was won by Miss O. Sehl and Jliss Jlay Newcomb, Miss Jay and Jliss Clarke second. Another race for ladies was that of the double dingy. Jliss Sehl aud Miss Newcomb were again victorious, Aliss Isbister and Mrs. Pauline finishing second. The yacht race and steam motor races were the most exciting events of the afternoon. The City of Nanaimo wus ruu out tor the convenience of those wishing to attend the races, while a number of private yachts with their parties made the harbor very gay. Miss Blossom Fawcett is visiting Jliss Margaret Bnrdis of Comox street, Vnncouver. Mrs. H. Hamilton-Abbott is visiting Jlrs. N. B. Grensly. Mrs. Frank Hanington is visiting friends in Vancouver'. Mr. C. M. Roberts, of tlle lands and works department, hns been confined to the house for some dnys with a severe cold. The many friends nf Jir. ChnrleR Baxter will be glad to hear he is recovering as well as can be expected. Captain and JIrs. Jluspnitt Williums were guests of Jir. and JIrs. Edwnrd Lewis for the tennis week in Vancouver. Jlrs. Henshnwe, of Vancouver, gnve a most enjoyable bridge party on Tuesday evening in honor of her pniisin, JIrs. (Captain) Watts. Jir. Jack Cornwall, formerly of the Bank nf .Montreal of this city, hut now of New Deliver, is spending his holidays' in Victorin. Mr, and JIrs. K. B. Marvin nud daughter returned from the East un Sunday, where they hnve been on u three months' trip, visiting all the principal cities, Chicago, Denver, Salt Luke City nnd Portland. Dr. 0. JI. and JIrs. Junes returned un Sunday from Europe, where they hnve been for the lnst four months. They experienced very hot weather in the East. JIrs. Alfred Cayzer, of Gossip Island, spent thc week with JIrs. Gibson of Oak Bay avenue. Mrs. Cnyzer recently underwent n very serious operation nl the Chemainus hospital under Or, Rogers. The Jlisses Devereux have returned from camping with Mrs. Canlew, T. J. Lendruin, a well known mining roan, of the Kootennys, is in (own renewing old acquaintances. Jliss Wiuterburue aud Jliss Florence \\ aguer, of Scuttle, are visiting Mrs. Al. Wylde of Fort street. Jlrs. A. E. McPhillips, of "Cloumore," Uucklund uveiiue, gave a most enjoyable lunch party on Thursday. The house was most artistically decorated for the occasion. In the dining room and the lunch table decorations nasturtiums and ihontore'asia were used, the hail in mauve sweet pens, while in the druwiug room were ferns, cerise, fuschias uud sweet pens. Jlrs. JlcPhillips looked very well iu a cream lace gown. The party consisted oi JIrs. Loewen, iwrs. James Gaudin, Jlrs. Troup, JIrs. F. Barnard, Miss Dupoht; Jliss A. Dupont, Mrs. Monteith, Jlrs. Stuart Robertson, aud Mrs. Bodwell. Mr. M. B. Ewart is in the Jubilee hospital, where he recently underwent an operation, having shot removed from his shoulder. Jir. Ewart, it will be remembered, huu a very severe experience in being shot at by mistake a short time agu. he ..nals of the Vancouver tennis tournament took place at thc Denman street grounds last Saturday before a very large aud fashionable attendance. The matches played were most interesting and some of them very closely and evenly contested. After all the matches had been played Mr. C. N. Beecher, secretary of the club,.gave a short address and the prizes were presented by Mrs. Beecher. Amongst the visitors from Victoria and Seattle were noticed: Captain aud rs. Wright, Captain and ..u-s. Jluspratt Williams, Jir. and JIrs. E. C. uaker, Irs. and the Misses Todd, Mrs. Bromley, ..r. L. A. and Mrs. Genie, Captain and Mrs. Watts, Jir. aud Mrs. A. T. Goward, Jliss Violet Pooley, Miss Violet Powell, Aliss Alice Bell, Mrs. and JI.ss Mara', JIrs. F. Hanington, Jir. Langworthy, Aliss Paschal, Jiiss Garland, Jir. Russell, Jir. Tyler nnd Jir. Weston. Different Vnncouver ladies provided lea each day of the tournament, the tnbles being most nrtistienlly decorated. Captain Wright won the men's singles championship of the Malhlaiid' by defenting J. Tyler (Senttle), to the score of 64, 0-4, 6-2. Jlen's Doubles—S. L. Eussell and J. Taylor (Scuttle) beat Captain Williums and Wright, 6-1, 6-0, 19-17, 0-1. Ladies' Singles—Aliss Jlarion Pitts ile- fented Jliss King, 6-1, 7-5. Ladies' Doubles—Aliss King and Aliss Hobson defeated Aliss Ethel nnd Marion Pitts, 6-2, 6-4. Mixed Doubles—Captain Williams and Jliss M. Pitts defented Captain Wright und Miss Bell. Jiixed Handicap Doubles—J. B. Fnr- qtlhar nnd Jiiss Hobson won. Ladles' Doubles Handicap—Jliss V. Pooley nnd Jliss Powell defented Jiiss Angus nnd Jliss N. linker. The Jlisses Blackwood entertained a number of their young girl friends on Saturday nfternooii hist. Progressive hearts was the chief i amusement, the prize being won by Jiiss Doris Clute, X<\\ Westminster, and the consolation prize fulling t'o, the lot. of Aliss Eva Holmes. The guests present were: Jliss Marjorie Ruwe, Jliss Kathleen Taylor, Miss Eva Holmes, Jliss Doris Clute, Miss Clia'ce Going, Aiiss Eleanor Aic- DougaII,"Miss Daisy AlcDuttgul nnd others. Airs. Beuuchaiiip Tye entertained on Thursday ufteruoou iu honor of her sister, Jiiss Doris Ciute, New .Westminster. The guests were: .Miss. Eva Holmes,' Jliss Winun'u Troup, Jliss 'Siizeete Blackwoud, Jliss Eva Bhick?- wcod, Jliss 'Marjorie Rowe, Jliss Kathleen Taylor, Jiiss luu Nor.'on niid the Misses Dumbletou. Tne tea table Wiis decoruted iu pink rosebuds. Jiiss Alain- ui big-Johnson assisted'tlio hostess in eh- leituiiiiug her young guests. The engagement is announced of Jir C. P. D. Duinlus, formerly ol Victoria West, but at present in Kelownn,"B. C, t i Aiiss Helen C. Nuttall, second daughter of Mr. and Airs. Thomas C. Nuttall, of Quebec street, Victoria. A most unique and enjoyable "At Home" wns given on Wednesday evening by Mr. B. 11. Johusun, P. Johnson, E. Haines, H. B. Hewitt, R. Fruser and If. Hayward at their camp at Oak Bay. This energetic' party of young men hud built a plutforui to dunce oil, whicli wus most bountifully decoruted with Hewers und rows of Chinese lanterns, About u hundred yuuug people were invited. At midnight tlio party sat down tu a uiosi delightful supper and after a few suugs, stories and much laughter a lew more dances were plnyed und tlie happy thrutig were conveyed .by special airs i'o' their Homes. The annual ilowor show took place ui the drill hull nn Wednesday uud Thursday. There wus a very large uud i'ush- ionuble attendance ou buth evenings. The t.ible decuratious mude u very pleasing appearance, being rrnged iu two lines down tlie middle uf the hall, with a stand of plants, palms and ferns lo separate thc lines. There were '£& tables, ail of different designs. Jir. W. Beaven is to In congratulated uu winning tlio firsl prize, which was presented by Airs. Frank Barnard, Mrs. Beuveu's luble was dene in sweet peus und hollyhocks. Mrs. Guuter received the sccuud prize, this table wus decorated with uiout'hl'euain ard clumutis, and Alls. 'J"uge took third. Tlie color scheme ul thin table was yellow aud white, and was most artistically arranged. Jlrs. W. F. Burteu's was highly recommended for originality. The centre piece was an umbrella formed of gladioli with bunches uf Ibe saute (lower ou the table. Jiiss O'Keilly deserves greaC pruiso fur her table dono in pink ivy geranium aud maiden hair fern, which was very much admired by everyone. Unfortunately Miss O'Keilly's vases were objected to by the judges. The exhibition of dahlias, sweet peas and begonias wero tlie most beautiful ever shown here, while Che fern* nnd pot plants simply baffle de scription. During the lirst evening au excellent programme, arranged by Mrs K H. Pooley, wus rendered. Amongst those kindly contributing were: Miss A. Boscowitz, Prof. Claudio, Miss Sehl, Mr. A. T. Gowurd und Miss Lugrin, A'-.iss Gertrude Loeweu acted as accompanist. During i'he second evening the Fifth Regiment baud rendered some very excellent utimbers. Mrs. Rithet and Airs. L. Geuge were hostesses at a most enjoyable garden party and tenuis touruameiit on Aiouduy hnd Tuesday of this week. The tournament: wus won by Cuptuiu Busbe and Mrs. (Cnpt.) Wright with Air. E. H. Pooley und Jliss Francis Marn second. Tea -was served iu tho garden from a; tistically decoruted tuhles. Amongst thoso present were noticed Airs. James Dunsmuir, Aliss Dunsmuir, Jlrs. Broin- liy Mrs. and Alisses Pooley, Mrs. and Alisses Butchart, Aire, nnd Misses Todd, JIrs. and Jlisses Gnudin, Mrs. Gibb, Dr. and JIrs. Nelson, Jlrs. and Jlisses Bell, Ml'. Blanchard Bell, Mrs. and Alisses I'cinberton, Airs, and Alisses Loewen, Aiiss Bryden, Senator. Mrs. and Aliss Macdonald, JIrs. Hannington, Air. and Airs. James Anderson, Captain and Airs. Wright. Cnpt. nnd Mrs. Bunbury, Onpt. and JIrs. Bushe, Airs. G. L. Courtenay, Mi. D. Ker, Airs. 0. Rhodes, Airs. Rowe, Airs. Blackstock, JIrs. Beaven, Airs. Tuff, Air. and Jlrs. Lampman, Mr. and Jlrs. Eberts. JIrs. nnd Aliss Luwson, New Items Carter's Marking Ink, pen and stretcher included.;. 35c New Violet Soap, Cosmy- dor's Best, direct from Paris 35c Hygeiti Feeding Bottle ,5l)o King Cutter Razors $2,00 Terry & Marett Dowti-to-Date Druggists. i S. E. COR. FORT & DOUCMS STS. Telephone 341. FRED. J. MESHER CONTRACTOR and BUILDER 91% Fort St. Victoria Mrs. J. Lawson, Col., Airs, and Miss I.folmes, Airs. If. Robertson, Mr. and Jlrs. E. II. Pooley. Mrs. and Aliss Mara, Airs. H. Barnard, JIrs. Roper, Major and Airs. Bland, Air. Fuule, Air. Jones, Mr. and Airs. Rubin Dunsmuir, Air, and Mrs. W. 11. Beaven, Dr. Helmcken, Mrs. E>, Higgins, Airs. Wason, Air, nud Aliss Langley, Cnpt., Airs, nnd Alisses Devereux, Airs, and Aliss Heyland, Aiiss aud Aliss Nelly Newcomb, Airs, and Aiiss Keefer, Alts. Bodwell, Airs. Sherwood, Cnpt, Geary, Air. Foil, Jir. Yates, Jlrs. Ling, Jliss Erskine, Jiiss Drake, Jliss Keefer, Jir.?. McCallum, Miss Dorothy Beanlands, Airs. Prior, Mrs. Gillespie, Airs. Vernon, Airs. Powell, Mr. H. Gil- iespie, Jir. aud Aliss Brady, Mr. Whiting, Mr. and Airs. Hulton Harrop. VARIOUS VIEWS. ALBERTA OIL FIELDS. D. J. Elmer returned the first uf the week from his trip over the Crow us far erst as Pineher creek. At Piucher he bft fhe railway ind went out to Ihe Alberta oil fields, 45 miles distuut. Times are good over in that country, he says, which is caused by tliere beiug n diversity of industries. The people hnve wheat, coal, stockraising nud oil to depend on. Air. Elmer is of the opinion it at there will be a big rush to the oil fields before long.—Aluyie Leader. MEN ARE SCARCE. Breckenridge & Lund, who have the contract of grading the first ten miles of ihe Corbin rond nt this end, are not getting along with their work as fast as tl.ey would wish. Laborers are diliicuK to procure and hard tu hold wheu they do get ii.cm. The harvest in Alauitoba and the NoMh.vest' is giving employment to a lot of men, nnd the work is more rtmtiuerative thnn railroading.—Moyie Leader. RECLAMATION WORK. Onco again attention is being directed tn a number of reclamation schemes in British Columbia. Jir. Roy, of the department of public works at Ottawa, is alio hero on n mission connected with the False creek flats; the federal government hns approved the proposal to reclaim Sumas lake and adjoining lands subject to overflow from the Fraser river; thero is talk of reviving the idea of bringing under cultivation a huge area iu tho Kootenay valley, and it is understood that the people who wanted to drain Burnaby lnke have not entirely abandoned hope of obtaining the requisite permission and powers. The James Buy reclamation scheme is, so far, the orly one of t'he number talked of years ago which has been accomplished, but it is not likely to long remain alone as the one successful work of the kind.—Yan- ccuver World. nn mi wm The King Edward The most modern hotel in the] city. European and AmericanJ plan. Rates ii to $5. The Dallas The only seaside resort in VicJ toria. Situated overlooking thef Straits of Juan de Fuca and thq majestic Olympia Mountains. American plan. $2.50 and up. The Vernon The leading commercial hotel] with ample sample room accomj modatioa $2. and $2.50 per dat The above hotels are all under the man J ageuient of Mr. and Mrs. James Patterson, j Guests are requested to write or wirj for rooms. Bus meets all steamboats anf trains. fiotel %t ? ranch Uictoria, B. g. SPORTSMEN! Write me for particulars of Britisl Columbia's Best Stocked Game moth Guides and Outfits furnished. Prank Rushton THE INLAND ARMOURIES, KAMLOOPS, B. 0. ■" At The Gorge! Visitors, when you visit the Gorge d not forget that Light Refreshment! Fruit, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Sodas an Delicious Afternoon Teas may be had c the "Marquee Suit," at the car terminui MRS. G. C. ANDERSON. Price'a Gold Madal Brand eat sup. Pickles and Sauce aro con diments that should be In ever house. Price and quality secon to none. I Farms and Ranches Por Sale 01 Lease Write tor information _ regarding th fruit growing sossibilities of the distriot. Martin Beattie Realty and Inveatment Broker P.O. Box 106, Kamloops, B. G For Sale or Lease Horse and Cattle Ranches Irrigated Plots for fruit and Vegetables, Hav Lands, Cultivated and Wild. Properties have Buildings, are fencei well watered and contain sufficient tin ber for domestic purposes, excelled] fishing and shooting in the Lillooet an Ashcroft and Cariboo Districts. For further information, terms ar] pricei write S. TINGLEY, P. O. Box 48, ASHCROFT. B.\ THEJWEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1905. Kootenay Notes 1 11 1 Nelson. August loth, '■The directors of the Reliance Mining !ompuny, operating the May and Jennie foperties in the vicinity of .Nelson, 10- other with Dr. llendryx. ul' Spokane, ,'ho has tlie satisfaction fur the lirst time f seeing bis cyuuidizutiuii process in liecessl'tll running order, have been uliling a great pow-wow down at the line during the week. The proof of the milling is always in the eating thereof, ml if the Reliance succeeds in keeping is shipments, their name, not to forget fendryx's, will lie messed in the Koote- iny country. For the point of'the muter is that tlie Reliance have u wide ledge E milling ore, wnicb probably docs not [vera go mure than !f4 or -fo lo the tun. 1' it can be successfully operated there Ire mnny other properties which will fol- iw suit, nnd Dr. llendryx, incidentally, ay make quite a slake in the country, er every high grade iniue there are enty, possibly a hundred, low grade operties. The high grade mine lias unlly but u sninil ledge, und naturally ere is often much waste tnken out iu velopiug it. The low grade frequently ins big. Thnt is to sny thut must of the iork counts, nnd more men are einploy- and there is far more ore in sight, ving permanency and permanent em- bynierit, That is why the community kes u low grade property better than a gli. for all the seunlionalisni attached the latter. llendry/.'s application of the cyanide Oeess, quite tin old thing in milting, is tuple and ingenious. The idea is that ie eytinme attacks the metals nnd thus pa rates them from the rock. After- urds the metals arc saved from the nnide. Either the cyanide is destroy- or it is renovated by an electric shuck', illier is mure or less costly if the nietul :overed contains much iron, for thut practically valueless. But lleiulryx covered that less cyanide would do if wus well exposed to tlie air. That is say. oxygenated. Tu do this lie evolv- 1111 agitator which exposes the slime a very thin sheet tn the air. That is i whole thing. Ue uses oxygen instend eya.ii.„e nr electricity tu n certain ex> iU 'll is cheaper, and he has mil gut pay for the air, fur no one lias ns yet Hoovered how to form n trust in this nnectioii. ipnrt from this there is iiutbiug of pur- llltir moment iu mining annals. The lelters nre ull doing a good business, pecially Ihe lend stacks, and good rolls nre nlsu coining from the Granby, lile stiu mure smellers are projected the Boundary. Rosslniid, tlie premier iniiig camp of the Kootcuuy, is slid markably dull, considering tlie bigness the pay roll. The chief trouble would em to be the incertitude nf the mines, he I.c Roi concentrator is saying very tie, and general rumor has il. ihat il is it iluing very well. However, it is ex- Mnely well located, and it is merely a estinn uf lime before the process iu use sii modified as tu be able tu treat the es economically anil well. The chief oubie would seem tn be the water, here is plenty uf water in the neighbor- jod, and when ihe city and the mines rtjointly pi after il. there will be no ouble in obtaining it. nor will the cost prohibitive, • However, Rossland is t the only city in ihe Kootenny which s iron,ile wilh ils wnter. Fernie ro- ntly is u ease in point nf tlie ndvisabili- of n cily having the control uf not ouly water system, but of the water in the ighborhood of the place. The resolu- 011 Unit wns recently passed in Mani- >ba by the convention of Canadian unieipalilies to the elfect that legisla- 011 -e passed giving to cities the lirst pporturiity nl' utilizing their public I'rtin- ises is approved in this city, which, hy e way. is more gu abend in this direo- 111 than are many others, Wuler is a thing much to ho desired 1 now, The continued sunshine of the it few weeks has rendered the forests dry ns timber, nnd (ires are blazing in 1 directions around the Kootenay, and mny a wngon road, und uol a few mine illdlngs, prospectors' cabins and tho e. have been destroyed, while more nn one unfavorably situated and iui- rfectly cleared ranch bus also suffered. Plie latest project in Nelson is for the ly tu own their fair building and to eel a grand stand for the ncconmiodn- ui of visitors in the recreation grounds Imodlntely behind, These already are possession of this enterprising borough, is calculated that an income of 12 per t. can be got on an outlay of $5,004) odd. It is probable thut this will be taken up. Of course in this the underlying kleu is the uccominudution of tourists. The trouble is that the policy will eventually involve the making of other ittrnctions, notu'bly some kind of a city pier on which tho bund can play and the citizens obtain n decent view of the water sports which are becoming yearly mure popular. There is nlso a golf link and cricket ground which nre in the nil'. Tourists who come here want something iu do, The fishing is guod und the shunting is growing better ns the game laws are better observed, und inure anil more game is being turned down. But apart from this spurt in the way of the games, such as do attract the health and pleasure seeker, games at which he can play himself instead of watching a of semi-professionnls, nre necessary. It is rather n novel move, but in the opinion of most not at all a bad one. Mayor Houston did not turn up from the coast, where ho has been lately for Ihe purpose uf looking after some city eases, nnd consequently Driver Coulter lias been again formally reinstated by the council for tbe ninth time. Mayor Houston not being on the spot to again suspend him. In- the meantime Coulter is bringing action that he may be reinstated. What the situation will develop into when the mayor returns remains to be seen. Aldermen Bird hns been put in as acting mayor .by the council. Now it wus Alderman Bird's ticket that was turned down last January. The next lection will prove who was right, but John Houston's friends ure not al all unanimous in their approval nf his policy of firing a mnn nut without giving some justification, nud giving it at the time. That is the reason why the opposing faction have been su obstinate about having a question of principle, not Coulter. John Coulter and no one else as driver. It. is naturally snys it is a question of Coulter, not principle. He hns given his opponents a splendid1 opportunity by his lack of tact, and the Tribune, his own paper, broadly declares Hint Houston will no longer serve the city. Which is uf course is met by unkindly laughter, Sport. The annual regatta of Ihe North Pacilic Association, held ut Esquimalt un Friday and Saturday uf last week, wns uot a success by uuy means. The course was badly chosen, ns the races ended sonic distance beyond the principal points occupied by the spectators, whereas had the course been placed further in tliere would have been less rough water for the crews to encounter, and the people on shore would have seen the most interesting part of the races. But, even so, the experience of Saturday proves conclusively tbat the Esquimau harbor is not suitable for Ihe contests in river racing bunts, and1 nn the next occasion a course should be laid out on the Gorge, commencing possibly ou tbe hnrbor side of Point Ellice bridge A course laid out upon a sheet of water of tbe size of the Esquimalt harbor is not productive nf the best results. Those hunts that du not have coxswains are certain to be badly steered1, as tbe crews are nut afforded the assistance in keeping a proper direction rendered by landmarks on a river course. Besides the water at Esquimalt is quite as likely to be rought ns smooth, The condition of the water bulb on Friday am, Saturday was nut such as to enable accurate criticism of the oarsmanship displayed'. The principal event of the regatta, the race for the Buchanan trophy, partaken in by senior four-oared boats, had to be postponed until Sunday, when weather conditions fortunately were mure favorable, The race wus won by the .lames Bay crow, Vancouver being second, three lengths behind, and the James Bay juniors came in half n length ahead of Ihe Portland crew, whuse style nt oarsmanship—u quick arm-stroke— gives gives them un chance in a lung race against the English University style adopted by Ihe .1. B. A. A. men. und in a lesser degree by thc Vnncouver oarsmen. A bail start was made in this event, the Portland nnd Vancouver crews getting out of third wnter nnd sandwiching the .lames Buy seniors. The umpires decided, on the collision Inking place, to restart Ihe race, against which Portland protested. However, if Portland went nut of its course, ns appeared to be the ense, llic foul was against thein and a new start was tno only chance they would' have. The .). B. A. A. crew won from the start, going to Ihe lend und slaying there, They steered much better than their opponents; and were undoubt edly tho best crew in. the nice. The crews were us follows: Senior Foul's. Victoria (J, B. A. A.) Seniors—Donaldson (bow), P. Austin (2), C. S. Finlnison <3), C. B. Kennedy str.) 1 Vancouver— R. C. Spinks (bow). J. A. Dilabough (2), G, W. Seymour (IS), N. C. Snwers (str.) .. 2 Victoria (J, B. A. A. A.) Juniors—E, Dresser (bow). W. R. Jenkinsnn (2). E. Brown (3). A. McLean (str.) 3 Portland—R. A. I.uiuliersun (bow), P. Zimmerman (2), N. H. Montgomery (3), P. P. Sm id, (str.) 4 Junior Fours. The race for the junior fours, whicli took pluce ou Friday, wns participated in by Nelson. Vancouver and Victoria crews. The water was rough, The Victoria crew jumped In the lend at the start, rowing about 32. followed by the Nelson and Vancouver boats together. The Victorians kept the lend, hut the others held on gamely. At the half-mile mark Victoria was a length abend of Vancouver, with Nelson closer up, but McLean, stroke of the J. B. A. A., quickened nt this point and dropped' Vancouver another length behind. At the half way mark Vancouver andl Nelson were beaten, the Victorians doing much better steering round the buoy thnn their opponents. Nelson shortly nfter abandoned the race. Won Ivy 3 lengths. The crews were: Vietoria (J. B. A. .v.)—F. Dresser (bow). W. R. Jenkinson (2), E. Brown (3), A. McLean (str.) ] Vnneouver-O. C. Snwers (bow), R. M. Knox (2), A. E. Tennnnt (3), H. T. Minouge (str.) ■ 2 Nelson—D. Manhart (bow), W. H. jSmythe (2), N. M. Mcintosh (3). J. G. Robertson (str.) 3 Senior Pairs. The race fnr tlie senior pairs brought out only two bouts, one nf the .lames Bay Association and1 one from Vnncouver. The water was le,, boisterous fur the boats. The J. B. A. A. pair went a long way out of their course aud were easily beaten. The crews were; Vancouver—Waite (bow), Ptlttisoii (str.) 1 Victoria-(.T. B. A. A.)—\V. Jesse (bow), I). O'Sullivan (str.) 2 Junior Pnirs. In this event the .lames Bay boat also was beaten by Messrs. Wnite und Pat- lison. who won by one length. Senior Senile. Trouble resulted in the race for the senior sculls, which was participated in by H. Springer (Vancouver), E. Glnss (Portland) und 1). DesBrisay (str.) The boats left close together uutil the half way mark was reached, when DesBrisay bad n lead of a length and a hull'. Theu Springer, who had got out nf bis course, fouled Gloss, and1 the umpire called for a new stnrt. Des Brisay declined to go back und finished by himself. In the second race Gloss won easily from Springer, and without special knowledge of the local rules, it may be pointed out thnt the laws governing races elsewhere do not permit of a new stnrt being made under such circumstances. The bout responsible for the foul is disqualified. Junior Sculls. Geo. Luders (Portland R. 0.) and S. Finlaison (J. B. A. A.) participated in this race, hut Finlaisnu upset, giving an easy victory to his opponent. There is no Misrepresentation In Our Wine and Liquor Department HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS : Tennants Scotch Lager, per doz. pts $1 00 Local Beer, per doz. pts 85 Local Beer, " " 150 Native Port, per quart bottle 35 Native Port, per gallon 1 60 Carne's Cash Grocery CORNER YATES AND BROAD STREETS. Phone 586. This Week is the right time to instill ELECTRIC LIGHT, because by putting tbe matter off indefinitely you are goiug without oue of the greatest of modem conveniences. Leave vour order witb us at once. B.C. Eleetrie By Go. LIMITED* "MADE IN VICTORIA" Ice Cream and Ice Cream Soda Made Fresh Daily from PURE CREAM We invite Comparison with the Imported Article. THE MIKADO LUNCH AND TEA ROOM 44 PORT STREET. Open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sundays excepted On Sunday last the annual shooting- match for the Peter's cup was held by members nil tho Cnpii'ul Gun Club nt tl.eir new grounds near the Willows. There were 24 entries nnd 4(1 was the possible number uf points—20 birds at known and the same number at unknown angles. The competition was keen, especially between Messrs. Ban- Held, Weiler and Lenfesty, The former wus successful with ti score of 33, while Ihe two latter were even, making a total of 32. Had cither Mr. Weiler ur Mr. Lenfesty won the trophy il would have been held permanently, as, according lo ihe conditions of the eompetitloil, Ihe iLtirksman winning three times is entitled to it, and both thoso mentioned havo been victorious twice. Okanngan sportsmen are looking fur- ward with anxiety t'o the opening uf Iho guir.o season at the lirst of next month, says the Armstrong Advance, The supply of game this seasun is reported very plentiful, and some uf the mure zoulnns are counting the days when with dug and gun they will be nt liberty tu pursue the festive chicken und duck. HOTEL DAVIES Our Rooms are the most central, Ihe best furnished and most comfortable in be city. Tbe famous Poodle Dog Restaurant. Cuisine unexcelled. Hammocks! We are making a drive iu Hammocks. Now is the time to secure a good one at a low figure. umitkd. NOTICE. LICENSES I'Ult SELLING NUKSKIIY STOCK. Attention is directed to tbe provisions of See. IT of tlie Horticultural Board Act which reads as follows: "No person, tlriu or corporation sbull engage or continue lu tlle business of selling, as principal, agent, solicitor or otherwise, within the Province, fruit trees, plants or nursery stock, or ut Importing for sale, fruit trees, plains ur nursery stock, Into the Province, Without lirst having obtained 11 license to carry on such business lu the Province us In this Act provided," All persons authorized tu sell nursery stock iu this Province nre required by their principals, or by themselves, to deposit bonds, In the Department of Agriculture, Victoria, for the faithful performance of their obligations. The public Is therefore warned not tu purchase nursery stuck except from duly licensed persons. Ollice of the Hoard of Horticulture, Department uf Agriculture. Victoria, July iiOth, 11)05. J. H. ANDERSON, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Secretary. SAVOY THEATRE W. G. Stevenson, Mgr. WEEK OF AUG. 21st, 1905. Feeley and Bimboo Dan & Bessie Kelly Kelly and Davis Great Bartino De Verne Richard Sisters ADMISSION: 15 Cts. and 25 Cts. G R A N D DAILY »*£ 30. General admission ioc. MATINEES ioC. ALL OVBR. Management ot ROBERT JAMIESON WEEK OF AUG. 14 Illustrated Song by LITTLE EDNA FOLEY THBMUSieai. KLIBSTS Musical Act THB KINGSBURYS Comedy Sketch Team THB RBNHLOS Hoop Kellers DRBDNO Monogolist New Moving Pictures. £c; Johnson Street. Se»'-1 QO WHERE THE CROWD (JOBS THE LYRIC THEATRE Broad Street, Between Yates and Johnson. O. Renz, Manager. The oldest and most popular vaudeville resort in the city. The management aims at all times to furnish the largest, most finished, refined and up-to-date aggregation of imported vaudeville talent that pains and money can procure. Open eveiy evening at 8 o'clock. Show starts at 8.30. Admission: 10 and 25c. READ the B.C. mining Exchange Tne Only I Unstinted Mining Journal published on the Mainland of British Colombia Interesting Reliable Valuable Benches nil classes Prospector and Merchant, Miner and Manufacturer, Workmau und Capitalist. Published Monthly. Subscription, $1.00 per annum. Address, P. O. Box 806, Vancouver, B. Q. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1905. Flowers and Decoration. Fashion Borrowing from History—Muslin Dresses and How to Wear Them. By " Babette " Dear Mndge:—This week we have been treated to a most delightful flower show, and a more bewildering muss of beautiful flowers, ferns, begonias, etc., I have never seen. Flowers in themselves are indeed wonderfully perfect, but of course by the art of cultivation they are brought to even 11 greater degree of perfection. Such a display of glorious dahlias uud what u variety! And the huge, rich colored geraniums, and the masses of different colored sweet peas, choice lilies, gladiolus, and hundreds of other magnificent flowers, the names of which I cannot remember. Then the tall palms, choice maidenhair ferns, deep, rich colored begonias, tree ferns, etc., all mussed together produced such a pleasing picture of brilliant coloi. Besides this grand display there was also u dinner table-decorating contest, a number of ladies of artistic temperament having been chosen to decorate dinner tables to compete for a prize. 1 will not go into a lengthy description of the decorations that 1 saw, knowing your oW'ii capabilities in this line. 1 think it would be of little interest. Sufficient to say that some were indeed dainty, but of uo new or original designs, while others spoke of a temperament fnr away from the artistic. Small wonder, Mudge, that French history teems with interest, seeing how lieautifully the men and women of the Louis periods were gowned to play their little pnrts. Who, for instniice, could fail to feel triumphantly attractive in such n perfect example of the "deshabille" as Madame Du Barri is pictured to us in that well known painting of her, in her boudoir. Tlie rose-pink silk which lines her peignoir of cloth of silver throws off alluring gleams like tiny rosy cloudlets after a showery day, and tlie under garment of fine, soft white somehow carries the illusion further. The gown is bordered with a rose embroidery set in green leaves, the effect of which on a silver background is perfectly enchanting. Truly, the artist who painted this celebrated picture took in every detail, and his coloring effects are certainly most wonderful. There is every reason to congratulate ourselves ou having so far as we dare, borrowed an idea here and there from this lovely period for our own adornment in this yenr of grace, and especially where colorings nre concerned we are really tuning our courage iu our own hands and going to be superlatively Watteau, Pompadour, or Du Barri. nence, the directoire silk coats, mostly in plain Pompadour blue or piuk, ur iu chene designs, have come very much to the front, nnd nre extremely effective on u distinguished looking wearer. Some of these are woru with the tight fitting pointed waistcoat, buttoned across, und setting in u yoke or vest of luce or embroidered muslin. A lovely dress 1 snw ma.ie up in this dashing style, bad the skirt of cream silk muslin painted ill faint cloudy lnrge piuk roses nnd green tolinge, the garlands tied up with equal: ly faint blue bows and ribbons; ueur the hem was 11 Bounce of Irish rose point lace, and the bodice was a directoire cent of Ponipiidour blue taffeta silk, cut low tit the top with silk collar nnd rovers, It wus very short in front, showing, when buttoned, 11 full vest of the painted muslin appearing between the coat und the belt. At the buck tbe silk basque, folded and bordered witli silk quillings forming themselves nt intervals into Louis XV. bows. The revers nnd collar were trimmed to match, and (here was a frill of the Irish lace round the neck, and more of it on the gauntlet cuffs of the puffed elbow sleeves. The neck was filled in with very line Flemish lace, and the buttons were of real old paste. It wns nn extremely stylish gown, und with it wns worn n large lint, the bnck turned up and trimmed with ping roses and a long white ostrich plume. This might also be well described us "thc day of small things," tnking into consideration the innumerable little touches and different items of I rimming which go to the making of the up-to-date smart dress. Very narrow plentlngs of thc dress material edged with narrower lace, or frills of lnce nlone, mixed in with rows Of little puffings or beading. Incrustations of lnce or embroidery, np- plicntions of the same, hanging flowers or other ornaments, buttons, buckles, loops and ends of ribbon, nil enter freely into the present scheme of beautifying garments. The thin muslins, chiffons, batistes, and ninons so charming for summer wenr require much dressing up to uvoid a llimsy effect. Our grandmothers and great-aunts may have run up niiisliu frocks in a day and a half and worn them triumphantly afterwards, but owing to the fastidious tastes of the present generation or its greater necessities, the "run up" muslin looks but a rug iu these days, whilst the little frock you hnve properly made with dainty trimmings and garnitures, will repay itself a thousand times over und redound nil the time to its own credit. You asked me about children's headgear. In hats and bonnets for the little people, Mndge, it is really tiniusing to note how there is nn attempt to copy the latest modes on a mininture scale. Mushroom hats were in vogue lust yenr, nnd soon after mushroom hats in cream silk and stttiu were made up for infants, or toddling boys aud girls. Picture bonnets uud hats, as closely ou the lines of those made for grown-ups ns possible, are introduced every season. This year the introduction of flowers trimming little bonnets and hats hus been steadily making way. At first the most duiing modiste ouly ventured to put tiny button roses or daisies ou a baby's coiffure, but lately one sees quite lnrge roses and other flowers, but 1 cannot think Ic! style is oue to be commended. Ostrich tips have probably come to stay as "- r 1.tile garniture, und, of course, lace and r.bbou have beeu worked up in eve-v possible fussy way to ornament the Lib- putian millinery. Such trimmings are surely sufficient without pressing mtu the service artificial flowers which, sotu; ray or other, seem too garish, even 1,1 heir smallest form, to deck a little child's head. Children never look as well, or as natural us when dressed with real simplicity in fresh light washing garments, prettily made and trimmed, but quite free from any suspicion of bedizenment. Some of our large stores here have a tine assortment of children's hats, bonnets and dainty little frocks. The advent of the little hat almost invariably inaugurates a boom in sunshades, and seeing thnt comparatively few women, even amongst the well dres- ed, are in a position to live up to the idenl allowance of a shade to every gown, the majority will find most requirements met by the possession of three. These will naturally include one of the tall directoire "en tout ens" in plain gros-grain silk with a double border nnd a barbaric handle, the heads of quaint beasts nud birds being specially populnr. The second in command will obviously be one of the charming chine sunshades which are as bewildering ia variety ns they are individually delightful, or it might equally well be of blaok and white check silk with a chine bor- der, an effective and exceedingly dainty style. Thirdly, a thoroughly smart parasol for occasions must be considered. Here, again, the choice, Mndge, is limitless. Some of the newest examples are veiled in chiffon and bordered with a deep trellis of ribbon or chiffon threaded through silk loops. 1 have seen such a variety in the shops in town and il would lake :oo much time to describe them, for renlly some of the dressy ones are a mass of embroidery, nud applique worle. And now to the household department. For your new curtains, Mndge, I should advise you to lake a trip to Weiler Bros, nnd inspect their special showings of "Liberty goods," exclusive fabrics in all the latest designs. Their linen taffetas nre especially suitable for curtains, loose covers, and upholstering wicker furniture. 1 huve seen a whole sitting room Mlcrnlly trimmed in this linen taffeta, curtains, cushions, window sents, etc., and the effect was decidedly effective uud bright. The pattern wns a quaint one in ".Tncqiiard" style, carried out in blue nnd green. For your bedroom nothing could be prettier or more serviceable thnn ehintzc Weiler Bros, hnve nl-io n most fascinating selection of the daintiest patterns in these goods, some of the stripes and floral designs nre too ! irresistible for words. Art sateens nre nlso much' used for bedrooms, nnd are particularly good for re-covering down or cotton filled quilts. 1 should certainly suggest having all your linen marked before sending it to the laundry. So many articles go astray in the wash, und if they nre properly marked it is quite a neusy matter to find them again. The best marking ink on the market I think is Carter's Household Indelible Ink, sold at Terry & Marett's, on Fort street. It is intensely blnck, iion-evaporiiting, nnd can be used with any pen, nud there is no need of applying hent of any sort before washing. 1 nm sure you will find it very good, Mndge. One of the newest pin no playing devices, and one that is a great boon to nny household, is culled the "Appollo," for sale nt Fletcher Bros;, on Government street. For dance music, Madge, nothing can be more perfect, nnd the best of it is that it enn be managed or plnyed by anyone. Of Inte 1 hnve spent mnny a most delightful evening at a lady friend's who is tlie happy posessor of an "Appollo," and she tells me that her Chinaman always plays it for the children when they have their birthday parties, and it saves her such an amount of time and worry. Is not tho idea an original one? There- is no gossip this week, not even an elopement to tell you about, so au revoir till next Saturday. "BABETTE." THE SCIENCE OF FICTION. They teach In fetching fashion How to write historic Ihooks; For gore they have a passion, And the hero must huve looks, "Who is the first instructor?" I whispered to the editor of the Woman's Homely Guide. "Mr. Grand B. MacClutcbem. He wrote Six Hours 11 King nnd How I Loved the Princess Mary Ann. The books had n wonderful sale and he has called his new yacht Patricia—nfter his first heroine, you know." "What is his subject?" "Oh, he just lectures—given little Inlks on his characters nnd things like that. I am trying to work out a plot he has Egypt, and to bring in the Pyramids nnd the Sphinx. He's enthusiastic about local color." Mr. MacClutchem came forward in a minuet fashion, as he prepared to address the fit and few persons who had gathered in the hnll where Romantic Science was wont to be made. It was a fearsome place, whose walls were fres- coed with scenes from Grabstock and To Have and To Hoe. But these picturesque surroundings were as naught, when there rolled in melodious description about us the voice of the mnn who hns written one of the two hundred and six best selling books of the lnst forty- eight hours. He talked of "The Making of a hero" in words that ran thus: "You had better cnll him Guy fnr short, although I have no objection to either Cuthbert or Hildebrnnd. He really must be tall, and if his hnir hns just n dash of cayenne he will be in all the better condition to rouge the town. His remarks must be brief nnd pointed, but his nose need fulfil only the hitter condition. A chin is a positive necessity, and there is a prejudice in favor of two ears, although one is not unheard of. But his mouth must be firm, except when he ogles the heroine, wdio considers him n denr thing at any price. He may be of New England descent, but tliere should be a Prince or Baron wdio climbed the family tree and hung there in the gloom of the misty ages, lt is well lo give the hero an eagle eye. It costs nothing extra, and the public likes it. The eye may be of any fust color, but it must be able to confront n mod dog or any furious animal and reduce it to the meekness of the lamb which Mary loved. Tlie critics may give the hero a black eye, but that is nothing to feel blue about, for there is always thc gentle art of advertising. "The hero must be purticulnr about his repartee and be able to talk bnck. Rending George Ade will not be nny real help to him. There must be something subtle about the language lie sheds—a kind of Gnelic glow about his wit. In fact, he must import it from the pleasant land of France, nnd he will hnve no trouble in getting it through the customs, for the officers would never be uble to detect nnything so delicnte. "But, ladies and gentlemen, I mn due at a little reception given in my honor by the Daughters of Delusion. To-' This Space Reserved for Hotel Dominion, victoria, B.e. morrow I shall give you n talk on a Promenade With a Princess.' It has, 1 assure you, brought tears to the eyes of many a crowned head. "At the door of this hall you wdll be given an announcement of my forth- coining volume. It is positively sparkling with dialogue a la Dolly. In fact, 1 may cnll it the soda-water of fiction. But I go." "For this relief, much thanks," murmured Miss Mary Winkems. "Whnt's Hint you're Buying?" asked Elizabeth Gallups-Well, fiercely, "Just—just a litfle bit of Shakespeare," faltered the Exploiter of the New England Spinster. "Shakespeare!" shrieked Eliznbeth; "there wnsn't ever nny such thing. If you have anything to say about Bacon- " Mr. Israel Zatlgwill interrupted in a voice of emotion, "This is purely nnti- Semitic prejudice " "No one's hurting you, Izssie, denr," said Captain Dreyfus. "Don't worry about the reference to Bacon. The next on the programme is a lady." A frail young person stood on the platform, surveying the combatants with an expression of pain in her gentle eyes. "Oh, please, don't," she cried plaintively. "Anything that remotely resembles n fight makes me feel so ill." The writer of Twilight Talks With My Girls handed her a bottle of lavender salts in a sympathetic silence thnt could be smell, "Now I eau go on," she snid bravely, "but I do not feel strong enough yet to give you the story of how I came to write The Fights and Flirtations of an F. F. V. But there is on this blackboard the sketch of a sweet young creature in whom you should all tnke n deep interest. She is n maiden whom the youngest person may read nbout, and she belonged to " The audience shuddered. "She belonged to one of the very lirst families of Virginia." "Thank heaven that we know the. worst," said the Dean of American Realism, hoarsely. "You may observe," continued the lecturer, "the spirltuehe hauteur of her neck, the patrician curve of her thumbs. She is a real lady and never chewed gum in her life. She lived on the banks of the James, in a house wilh pillars all over the porch und coons nil over the buck ynrd. Her father, fired by pious zenl nnd nil angry monarch, came out from England in ti great hurry. But his religion was cooled by the Atlantic breezes, 011 the weary voyage, and when he landed in dear old Virginia he became a gallant cavalier nnd learned to smoke cigarettes with the worst of them. He also learned to make compound fractures of the Third Commandment, but i'i ver in the presence of the sweet young creature. She had refused all the nobles al the English court, ou Ihe occasion of her visit to her distinguished kinsman, Lord Rupert Knollys, and so many of her despairing suitors flung themselves into the Thames that the King ordered nn annex to be built lo the morgue. Then she went to Paris, und of course she didn't do a thing to the heart of the Dauphin. She wns tempted by the prospect of rilling such a nice, peaceful country, but she remembered her Virginia blood just iu time, nnd thought of the lovely twilight hours on the plantation, when nothing could be henrd suve the merry clash of swords wielded by the gentlemen of the first families, whose after-dinner remark, were often followed by a course ii curving. So she returned to her pilj lured home and the quiet of VirgiuiiJ days, broken only by an occasional li dian attack or the gentle uprising of th' convict settlement. She did uot mh the luxuries of effete Europe, for ever, little while u vessel would sail up th| river, bearing pearl ornaments am Parisian lingerie for Mistress Damari1 Arundel, and the neighbors would sn in admiration, 'Good land! Ain't the swell!' and the youthful cavaliers woii'lj murmur ut a respectful distance, 'Gn zooks! the old man must have struck rich in Virginia leaf.' But with all hi beauty she was not foolishly proud, fi she married a mere man who had bee engaged in the hemp industry, ulthou;' English historians say he was u coi 111011 hangman before he sailed iu tl Smiling Susan. "xo'u may read of this perfect lady any of my books, for I wouldn't think ; writing a story without her. But needs tender treatment, and unless yo] are to the manner bom it will be wij not to trifle with her charms, becamj she must be dressed just so, und tl; plebian pen does not always discrim.4 ate between a partlet aud a stomuchel But if you give due attention to her diJ and her complexion, and take great paiil w htiher manners, there is no reusoj why you should uot venture to take F. F. V. lady by the hand and iutrodue| her to the world of politet readers." "Cauttdienne" in Toronto Salurdi| Night. GRAND THEATRE. Never before since the opening of till popular house ot entertainment, iu oi| opinion, has Mr. Jamieson presented able u coterie of artistes. , nnd gi'eJ praise is due to him and the munagemel of tiie Grand circuit. Undoubtedly tf hendliuers of the week aro the Music! Kleists. Their performance is unique al novel, and one of the members is a lii| class pantbraimist, iu addition to capabilities as a mucisan. This trf alone is worth the money charged tho whole performance. Caston 1 Harvey, fresh from Australia, s drcced and sang their way into favl The team consists of a man and worna; nn'. the scarecrow dance, witli wl they conclude their turn, was greatly il predated. What the Rinaldos dof know about manipulating hoops woij be hard to learn; the male member the combination docs some excell*| balancing with billiard balls aud cues,' well. Drenno, of the burnt cork frntj nity, dances better than anything ell Little Edun May hus become a ta favorite with Victorians, und once mt rendered with pleasing effect the e\ populnr illustrated song. A first rt nnd amusing set of moving pictures ce eluded this most excellent programn The Grand has been crowded nt all p formances, money having to be return very frequently, clearly proving thnt V torin'is appreciate a good thing \\h nff.'iod to them. Cnhoc salmon are running plentifully Plumper's Pass, one boat getting twofj lir.e full in two hours. There nre a If few spring fish. Isif Ladies' Gloves. Expert shoppers save time by coming to FINCH & FINCH'S for their] gloves. Experience has proven that only the most gratifying results are] obtained through using our excellent makes. Ladies buy our gloves as] they have positive assurance of wearing correct fitters. Every pair guaranteed. If desired we fit them at the counter. French Gloves by the best makers, $1.00 to $1.50. Dent's and Fowne's English Gloves, $100 to $1.50. Vallier, the only genuine washing gloves, best on earth, J1.75. riNCH & riNCH IMctorta. 57 Government Street]
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