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IrrVlB'ISBBVBBH J? {? Let us show you the new Pocket Edition Gillette Safety Razor TERRY CASH CHEMIST fS.E. comer Fort and Douglas , lAJUUULUUUUJUUUUUUUUUUU-O The Week A British Columbia Review, Published at Victoria, B. Q. jB'BBBT8B'BBBB»»»H'WIIB*n HALL & WALKER Agents WELLINGTON COLLIERY COMPANY'S COAL 1232 Government St. Telephone 83 l?&.mJuu»LtmtmM_uuu£ Vol. VI. No. J&l THE WEEK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1909 One Dollar Per Annum RICHMOND IN THE FIELD The latest development in the political ituation is the advent, of a Richmond into he field in the person of Sir Charles TTib- jbert Tupper. Being a son of "the old war Ihorse from Cumberland," it is not surprising that having scented the battle from far lie should desire to rush into the fray. IWitli all respect to Sir Hibbert, of whose labilities no one has a higher opinion than The Week, this tendency to rush in is one of his chief failings. At several crises in bis career impetuosity has carried him jaway from a sound and sane position into 'depths where he was unable to anchor, with the result that he has been torn away from his moorings, and for many years has drifted on tbe political sea without Wmipass or rudder. It is only charitable to assume that impetuosity was his guiding principle in 1896, otherwise it would be impossible to excuse conduct which hurled the Conservatives from power, retired its most brilliant leaders to an obscure position, paralysed the party and shas kept them ever since in the cool shades of opposition. SIR HIBBERT'S IMPETUOSITY It is only charitable also to assume that it was impetuosity which led Sir 11 ib- btrt. in the last session of his Parliamentary career at Ottawa to voice the notorious Yukon charges, which, on being closely examined, broke dowu in the most hopeless fashion, and left him stranded, the discredited leader of a false attack. Everyone realised that he was sacrificed by designing persons who failed to make good the statements upon which they induced him to launch the attack, but that does not diminish the responsibility of a leader whose duty it is to make sure of h siground before advancing. RIVAL LEADERS Politically speaking, Sir Hibbert Tupper allowed impulse to once more control him when he came West. In thc East he was a power, or at any rate retained the prestige of a man who bad been a power, and in Nova Scotia he was assured of a constituency. Whatever business reasons I may have influenced him in coining to British Columbia, and of course they are entirely bis own concern, it was impetuosity which lead him to assume that he would be universally acclaimed as the leader of the Conservative party in the Western Province. His ability would have entitled him to the position. The occurrences of 1896, and after, discounted those claims, and he was obliged to stand quietly aside and watch the ascendant star of Richard McBride. Xo one would have wished to revive these recollections if Sir Hibbert had not led so ill-advised an at- tack upon the Premier of British Columbia, but his Revelstoke speech so outrages all the decencies of respectable controversy that while Thc Week would certainly not retaliate in kind, it feels called upon to define tbe present position of Sir Hibbsrt Tupper in the Conservative party, and to make it clear that his attitude in the campaign is not free from the suspicion of persona] animosity to Mr. McBride. ABUSIVE EPITHETS It is a pitiable exhibition for a man of Sir Hibbert Tupper's character to descend to the coining of abusive epithets, slang phrases, and the composition of purile doggerel with which to embellish an address on the vital issues of an electoral campaign. When he designated Mr. McBride as a trickster, a dodger, and a fakir, The Provincial Campaign he descended from the pedestal on which a self-respecting public man should conduct controversy, and assumed a position in the rank and file of a coterie which deals in mud-slinging, and whose only stock-in-trade is personal abuse. It should be conceivable that Premier McBride might possibly be an honest man, and yet, initiate the railway policy upon which he has elected to stake his political life, but no! Sir Hibbert Tupper asks the public to start out with the belief that Mr. McBride has no political honesty, that he is simply deluding the constituencies, and conspiring with Mackenzie & Mann to rob them. In tbe interests of fair criticism, and because The Week believis ihat the abilities of Sir Hibbert Tupper if turned in the right direction would have been valuable at the present time, it greatly regrets that he has seen fit to adopt such a course, and so neutralise the value of any suggestions which he might make. COMES A CROPPER When he comes to comment upon the railway policy he numbers bis objections, and conies a cropper at the first fence. He has besn bitten by the same bug as Mr. Paterson and declares that there is nothing to prevent the Canadian Northern, when completed, from passing into the hands of the C.P.R., and clearly intimates that he considers this probable. Sir Hibbert Tupper was a member of the Federal House in 1899 when the Act of Incorporation of the Canadian .Northern Railway was passed, and the clause inserted which expressly prohibits any control by lease, amalgamation or collusion with the C. P. R. It is only charitable to assume tliat Sir Hibbert has forgotten this. In any event it is a complete answer to his statement. A LAWYER'S MISTAKES He next complains that there is no provision for reducing rates, for a sinking fund, for forfeit, or for inspection of books. Vet all the time he knows that Jir. McBride has specifically stated, both in his manifesto and iu every speech which he lias made during the campaign, that the whole scheme of his policy is to secure reduced rates, and that in order to ensure this he has insisted that the line be built throughout on such a grade as will impose no physical difficulty. The other point--, are such as would naturally De omitted from a brief memorandum which only purports to set forth tlie salient features of a contract. A memorandum very much in the nature of thf1 notes which n client would hand to his lawyer as the basis ot an agreement. When that agreement came to bc drawn numerous details would have to be embodied which could not have been dealt with at an earlier stage, and sueh matters as a sinking fund, a forfeit and the inspection of books would naturally fall in this category. MR. McBRIDE'S CLAUSE Sir Hibbert's next objection is that no provision is made for commencing construction at this end of tbe line. This is one of the most disingenuous things in bis address, and after the experience of the Province with the G.T.P., it is a little surprising that such a point should have been raised. It is a provision which, whilst not imported into the G.T.P. agreement, was promised both by the chief officials of the line and by the Hon. William Templeman, but no sooner was the Laurier Government installed in power than the railway company came along and demanded an enormous land subsidy as a consideration for commencing construction at this end. Mr. McBride's resolute refusal resulted in an angry threat, and in the delay of construe tion for three years. Contrast this with the attitude of Mr. McBride who has secured a clause specifying that the wholu of the railway to be built by tbe Canadian Northern shall be completed within four years, which will involve commencing construction at many points, and which there is no doubt will be adequately protected by details imported into the contract when it is finally submitted. RAILWAY RATES Sir Hibbert entirely ignores the Railway Commission, and their authority in the matter of rates. He entirely ignores the fact that if the Canadian Northern Railway is constructed through this Province on the promised-grade of four-tenths of one per cent, tbe Railway Commission is hound to grant reduced rates, because the operating expenses of the railway will be so much lower than those of the C.P.R. and the G.T.P. that the demand could not be resisted. Does Sir Hibbert claim that lhe Railway Commission, which has done such good work throughout the Dominion, is valuloss in this connection . ALLIED WITH LIBERALS On the whole Sir Hibbert cannot be congratulated on his debut in support, of the Opposition. It has neither been dig nified nor effective. Its force has been sapped by his ready assumption of the manners of the party with whicli, for the first, time in his career, he is associating himself; and the final paragraph of his address leaves lhe scarcely veiled impression that lie is bidding for thc formation of another of those coalition governments which left the Province in the state of insolvency, and hopeless muddle, from wliieh the administration of Jir. McBride •has rescued it. No other logical inference can be drawn from the statement tliat, in his belief Party government has failed, and the people should elect a business government in its place. MR. T. W. PATERSON The other conspicuous figure in the campaign of the last few days is Mr. T. W. Paterson, who represented the Islands constituency until Mr. McPhillips ousted him at the last election. Jir. Paterson is without doubt the ablest man in the Liberal party iu British Columbia, and then- is no reason why bis contribution to a discussion and criticism of Mr. McBride's railway policy should not have been of very high value. lie possesses all the qualifications to enable him to discuss it intelligently, to expose its weak points, and to suggest reasonable amendments; it is therefore a matter of deep regret that he should have failed to do either. Not being a candidate, Mr. Paterson could well have afforded to assume thc role of candid critic. \i he had done so reasonable men of both parties would have accorded weight to his utterances, instead of this he has chosen to ally himself with the party of vituperation and innuendo, and has committed himself to a lot of rash statements, nnd sinister suspicions, which are un worthy of a man of his calibre and status in the community. PATERSON'S CANARD What shall be said of Mr. Paterson's canard, that the Canadian Northern are simply pulling the chestnuts out of the fire for the C.P.R., that they are building, securing financial aid, and otherwise rounding up their system, in order to hand it over to Sir Thomas Shaughnessy and his associates. Apart from the inherent improbability of such a thing, Mr. Paterson loses sight of the fact that the contingency has been provided against in the Statutes. Of course if he can make the idea stick it would be worth many votes to the Liberal party, since it would destroy the force of Mr. McBride's argument that the new railway will give effective competition, and secure reduced rates. It is hard to resist the conviction that in making such a very groundless ancl sinister suggestion Mr. Paterson was more anxious to manufacture votes than to establish a legitimate argument. A COLONIZATION ROAD Mr. Paterson's characterization of the proposed railway is equally unfair. He allies himself with those who make tbe reckless statement that "it will not be a colonization road, and that in the main it will not pass through a productive country." He also commits himself to the obviously exaggerated statement that "the proposed line parallels closely for most of its length existing roads." On the former point he must accept the statement of men who have travelled over the whole route. That statement is, that the whole of the country from Tete Jaime Cache to Kamloops is highly productive, that one hundred miles South of the Fraser to English Bluff is notoriously the richest land in British Columbia, and surely even Mr. Paterson will not have the hardihood to contend that the one hundred miles of the Barkley Sound railway is not productive. If he wishes to maintain the reputation for accuracy, which he has hitherto enjoyed why will he not be honest enough to admit that of six hundred miles, at any rate four hundred will be productive, and productive in a commercial sense? ABOUT PARALLEL ROADS Mr. Paterson's condemnation of the character of the road is as unreasonable as bis condemnation of the men who propose to build it, and who have in the face of gigantic obstacles established a third Transcontinental system in Canada, with an aggregate of five thousand miles of railway. Mr. Paterson's partisan blindness is well illustrated when he comes to speak of parallel lines, lie can see the Canadian Northern paralleling the C.P.R. all across the prairies, hut he cannot see the (i. T. P., the darling protege of his own party, paralleling the C.P.R. for four hundred miles West, of Winnipeg, within an average distance of three miles, aud in a country where there is no physical difficulty in running in any direction. Neither can he sec the (1. T. P. paralleling the Intercolonial from Moncton to Quebec for four hundred miles, within a distance of ten miles at. a cost of $U5,000,000 to the people of Canada, with the net result of shortening the distance not more than thirty miles. Rarely has an habitually astute politician more aptly demonstrated how "to strain at a gnat aud swallow a camel." Conservatives will not regret Mr. Paterson's performance because it weakens tlieir case, hut because it weakens his own reputation as a level-headed business man, of sound judgment. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1909 Conservative Meetings Will be held as follows: TO-NIGHT Saturday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m., in A.O.U.W. Hall. Address by Premier McBride. Monday, Nov. 22, Cramer's Hall, Dallas Road. Tuesday, Nov. 23, Smoker at A.O.U.W. Hall. Wednesday, Nov. 24, Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Behnsen, Davey and Thomson, assisted by several of the ablest speakers in Victoria will address the meetings. Chair taken each evening at 8 o'clock. God Save the King 144 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Ira Hardy, of Seattle, Wash., occupation, Carpenter, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Frank Demer's coal location and two miles east and one and a quarter miles south of the most northerly point on Gundas Island and on Graham Island; post marked "I. H., N.W. corner"; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 25, 1909. IRA HARDY, oct 23 F. H. Millard. 145 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Thomas B. Lafferty, of Seattle, Wash., occupation Financier, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the N.E. corner of William Simlsons coal location and about two miles east of Massett Inlet, Graham Island; post marked "T. B. L., S.W. Corner"; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Date of staking Sept. 26, 1909. THOMAS B. LAFFERTY, oct 23 F. H. Millard. 146 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Alexander Keay of Everett, Wash., occupation Accountant, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island and about four miles S.E. or Delkatla; post marked "A. K. S. E. Corner"; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 23, 1909, ALEXANDER KEAY, oct 23 F. H. Millard. 147 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Anderson A. Ewart, of Seattle, Wash., occupation Realty, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted one mile east of Masset Inlet, and on the north side of Gus Wlncell's eoal location; post marked "A.A.E., S.E. corner"; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or Date of staking Sept. 26, 1909. ANDERSON A. EWART, oct 23 F. H. Millard. Ivory Picture Frames HAND CARVED These are extremely pretty and inexpensive; all are hand carved, showing the result of master workmanship. Various sizes and prices. $ 1.85 2.25 3.50 4.50 5.00 5.75 7.50 $ FREE DELIVERY LEE DYE & CO. Next Fire Hall Cormorant St. --Victoria IMPORTS OF CHAMPAGNE FROM JANUARY 1ST, TO NOVEMBER 1ST, 1909 (10 months) Cases G. H. Mumm & CO 116,195 Moet & Chandon 81,050 Vve. Clicquot 69,020 Pommery & Greno 57,628 Krug & Co 29,056 Ruinart Pcre et Fils 21,689 Louis Roederer 14,565 Pol Roger 11,245 Pol Roger 11,245 Piper Heidsieck 7,977 Dry Monopole 7,701 Various other Imports (20 or more) 64,145 Total 480,271 FIGURES TELL THE TALE Note the above wonderful showing,—sufficient evidence of the purity and goodness—the great superiority of G. H. Mumm & Co.'s Champagne. Champagne drinkers are the class of people who know and demand the best. PITHER & LEISER Sole Agents in B. C. for G. H. Mumm & Co.'s Champagnes Cor. Fort and Wharf Sts., Victoria Water St., Vancouver, and Nelson, B. C. Something New We are now able to offer to our patrons A GUARANTEE on our splendid Une of PLATED KNIVES, FORKS and SPOONS. This line which is specially made for us is guaranteed to have MORE SILVER than any other standard make and we GUARANTEE to replace Free of Charge any of these goods which, a er use, do not prove satisfactory. This condition we believe accompanies no other flatware made. Prices as follows:— COFFEE SPOONS per doz. $3.70 TEASPOONS " 3-15 DESSERTSPOONS " 4-95 TABLESPOONS " S*S DESSERT FORKS " 4-95 TABLE FORKS " S*S DESSERT KNIVES " 4-95 TABLE KNIVES " S4° Challoner & Mitchell Diamond Merchants and Silversmiths 1017 Qovernment Street Victoria, B. C. Headquarters for choice nursery stock. Apple, pear, cherry, plum and peach trees and small fruits, also ornamental trees, shrubs, roses, evergreens, etc. Largest and best assorted stock in British Columbia. Ten per cent, cash discount on all orders above $10.00. PRICE LIST AND CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION. Good Skates Good Instructors SKATING Assembly Rink, Fort St. Morning 10.00 to 12.00 Afternoon 2.00 to 4.30 Evening 7-45 to 10.00 Good Music Good Time Build Up a Reserve Now Now, while your earning power is good, why not convert part of it into a Cash Reserve that will, later on, yield a competence for old age? You can easily do it by regularly depositing a part of your income in The Dominion Bank One dollar and upwards opens an account, and with systematic saving and Compound Interest, the fund will rapidly accumulate. Begin today. VICTORIA, B.C., BRANCH Temporary Offices Broad and Fort Streets C. E. THOMAS, Manager. flmmmmmmmmmmmm^mm B. C. Funeral Furnishing Co'y 1016 Qovernment Street, Victoria, B. C. Chas. Hayward, Pres. B. Hayward, Sec. F, Caselton, Manager Oldest ahd most up-to-date Undertaking Establishment in B. O. Established 1867 Telephones—48, 594, 1905, 305, or 404. <A Machine That Has No Equal The Underwood Typewriter Sold by Baxter & Johnson 809 Government Street Office Supplies JAS. BUCHANAN & CO.''S Red Seal and y Black and White Scotch Whiskies have that delicate, fine flavor that denotes Age and Care in production. %ADIGER & JANION 8 and 10 Yates St. Wholesale Commission Agents When the wind doth Mow and the rain doth soak And the mercury dlvei its deepest Tbe theme most engaging to people li COKE AND HOW TO BUY IT THE CHEAPEST Perhaps the cheapest is to send here for it; only $4 per ton that way. But we deliver Coke anywhere within the city limits for $5 per ton. Phone 123 if you would like a ton sent to your house or office. Mix Coke with coal for furnace, stove or grate fires and your fuel bills will be practically cut in half. VICTORIA GAS COMPANY, LTD. Corner Fort and Langley Streets SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 118 TAKE NOTICE that William Ellis, of Vancouver, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles south and two miles east of the outlet of the Yakoun River, Graham Island, post marked W.E., S.W. Cor.; thence east SO chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. WILLIAM ELLIS, oct 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 119 TAKE NOTICE that William Ellis, of Vancouver, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles south and two miles east of the mouth of the Yakoun River, post marked W.E., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. WILLIAM ELLIS, oct 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 120 TAKE NOTICE that William Ellis, of Vancouver, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles south and two miles east of the outlet of the Yakoun River, post marked W.E., N.E. Cor.; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 ehains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. WILLIAM ELLIS, oct 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that William Ellis, of Vancouver, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: UI Commencing at a post planted about two miles south of the mouth of the Yakoun River and on the east bank, post marked W. E., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement; and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. WILLIAM ELLIS, oct 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1909 Miss Bryden was hostess of a very [charming dance given last Monday ^veiling at her beautiful residence at isquimalt. Miss Bryden received her quests in a very pretty gown of white gauze with silver trimmings. The liouse was very prettily decorated for the occasion with white chrysanthemums. Some of those present wcre: liss Marion Dunsmuir, Miss Pooley. liss Violet Pooley, Miss Gladys Perry, Miss Genevieve Irving, Miss 'lonteith, Miss Mason, Miss Pitts, liss G. Pitts, Miss Peters, Miss lombe, Miss Bell, Miss MacDowell, liss Daisy MacDowell, Mrs. Genge, ind Messrs. Bromley, Monteith, Pitts, Clarence Pitts, Forsyth, Arbuckle, '^owry, Dugald, Gillespie, Eaton, Mc- 5ugald, Major Bennett, Johnson, lapt. Macdonald, Dewdney, James, n'oung, Mason, Bullen, Kirk. Mr. P. Landry from Seattle is re- istered at the Balmoral Hotel. Mrs. Cuppage, from Vancouver is |visiting her relatives in the city. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Rucker from |Sooke are visiting Victoria. Mr. J. Lawson, after spending a Imonth in Southern California, is pgain in town. Mr. Chris. Spencer paid a business |trip to Vancouver during the week. Mrs. Walter Winsby, who has been Istaying at Shawnigan Lake, returned [to her home during the week. Mrs. and Miss Blackwood, who [have been visiting friends in Seattle, [are again in town. Mr. Forsyth, from London, Eng., is I registered at the Empress Hote.l. Mr. W. F. M. Gregg, who has been [out on a survey trip during the summer in the Alberni district, returned to town during the early part of'the ] week. Mr. Thomas Hickey has returned from a trip to the North. Mr. T. Howson from Seattle, spent the week-end in Victoria. Mr. J. J. Dale of Chicago is visit- 1 ing the city. Miss Mara, Pemberton Road, was hostess of a very delightful tea given ' last Saturday afternoon. The house was very artistically decorated with ! yellow chrysanthemums. Some of those present were: Mrs. Dunsmuir, Miss Eleanore Dunsmuir, Mrs. R. Jones, Mrs. Frank Barnard, Mrs. Rocke Robertson, Mrs. Herman Robertson, Mrs. Wake, Mrs. Butchart, Mrs. Hasell, Mrs. Raymur, Mrs. J. H. Gillespie, Mrs. A. Gillespie, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Pemberton, Mrs. Lamp- man, Mrs. Fleet Robertson, Mrs. Mackay, Miss Aline Mackay, Mrs. Arthur Crease, Mr.s. Bridgeman, Mrs. Blackwood, Mrs. Guy Warner, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Blaiklock, Miss Rome, Mrs. Troupe, Mrs. A. W. Jones, Mrs. McCallum, Mrs. Rithet, Mrs. Phipps, Mrs. Tatlow, Miss P. Green, Miss MacDowell, Miss Bell, Mrs. Eberts, Miss Eberts, Miss Fitzgibbon, Misses Ellis, Miss Page, Misses Pitts, Mrs. Graham, Miss Nash, Miss Phipps, Miss Troup, Miss Cambie, Miss Bowron, Mrs. A. W. Jones, Mrs. Kirk, Mrs. J. Irving, Miss Mason, Mrs. Luxton, Miss Gillespie, Mrs. O. M. Jones, Mrs. Little, Mrs. H. Pooley, Mrs. King,. Mrs. Atkins, Misses Blackwood, Mrs. A. S. Gore, Mrs. Monteith, Misses Monteith and others. Mrs. Richard Jones, Head street, was hostess of a very charming tea given last Friday afternoon, a great number of her friends being present. Mrs. A. W. Curry does not intend to receive again until the third Wednesday in January. Mr. Henry Adcock, from Tacoma, is paying a short visit to his relatives in Victoria. Mrs. A. Hamilton, from Pender Island, is the guest of Mrs. Lewis Hall of this city. The North and South Saanich Agricultural Society intend to hold a ball on Thursday, November 24th. Mrs. Thomas Foster from Revelstoke is a guest in the city. Mr. E. F. Geiger of this city is spending a few weeks at Harrison Hot Springs. Mrs. Charles Watson of Vancouver is the guest of her son, Mr. Harry- Watson, of Victoria. Mr. Robert Morse, from Seattle, paid a business visit to Victoria. Miss Lindsay is visiting friends in Seattle. On Tuesday last a very pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mr. E. Murton, Market street, when his granddaughter, Miss Clara M. Murton, was united in marriage with Mr. Percy E. McCartney, of Vancouver. Rev. A. Henderson officiated at the ceremony. The bride was very prettily attired in a white princess gown, and was given away by her father, Mr. F. Murton. Many handsome gifts were received by the young couple, the bridegroom's gift to the bride being a very handsome jewelled brooch. Mr. and Mrs. McCartney left for Vancouver en route to Lytton where they intend to spend the winter months. Mr. A. C. Flumerfelt spent a few clays in Vancouver on business during the week. Miss Lorna Eberts, who has been visiting Mrs. John Hirsch of Duncans, returned to town early in the week. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Shallcross have returned to their home after visiting relatives in Seattle for the last week. H. G. Munroe visited Vancouver during the week. Mr. E. P. Paul, superintendent of public schools, spent a few days in Vancouver on business. The engagement is announced of Lieutenant W. Haggerty, formerly of Work Point Barracks, but now stationed in the East, to Miss Genevieve Irving, second daughter of Captain and Mrs. John Irving, well known in this city. James Roberts, of Sidney spent Thursday and Friday of last week in the city. A marriage of interest to Victorians which took place last Tuesday was that of Mr. James B. Girdwood, son of Mr. Alexander Hanna Girdwood of Frogual, Finchley, London, to Miss Florence Eveline, eldest daughter of Mr. Robert Ward, well known here. The ceremony was performed at Christ Church Cathedral by the Lord Bishop of Columbia. The wedding was very quiet, only the immediate relatives of thc bride and bridegroom being present. The bride who was married in her travelling gown, looked very well and was attended by her cousin Miss Catharine Oliver, and was given away by her father, Mr. Robert Ward. Lieut. Horace E. Ward, 4th East Surrey Regiment, supported the groom. On their return from their honey Mr. and Mrs. Girdwood will take up their residence at Cowichan Lake. Mr. T. Howson, from Seattle, spent a couple of days in Victoria on business. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 GEORGE HAMLIN Prices—soc, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. Box Office opens 10 a.m. Nov. 18. 148 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Henry D. McCool of Everett, Wash., occupation Cruiser, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described iands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island, aobut two miles S.E. of Delkatla; post marked "H.D.M.C., N.E. Cor."; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north to point of commencement, ana containing 640 acres more or less. Date of staking Sept. 23, 1909. HENRY D. McCOOL, oct 23 F. H. Millard. 149 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that G. A. Sweet, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation Hotel- keeper, Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted about two and a quarter miles east of Kundls Island, Graham Island, and one mile south of John Demers coal location; post marked "G.A.S., S.W. Corner"; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 26, 1909. G. A. SWEET, oct 23 P. H. Millard. 72 SATURNA ISLAND. NOTICE ls hereby given that I Intend applying to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands at Victoria, for a license to prospect for Coal under the following area:—Commencing at the north-west corner of the south half of section 16, Saturna Island; thence south one mile; east one mile; north one mile and west one mlle to place of beginning. October 2nd, 1909. ETHEL M. KING, oct 9 Per A. W. McVittie, Agent. Special Notice Five cents car fare all this week will take you as far as the Victoria Theatre and ten cents more will admit you to see the London Bioscope and a Grand Amateur Entertainment. A whole evening's amusement for a small price. Special Saturday Matinee for children—Five Cents. UP-TO-DATE BILL WEEK NOVEMBER 22 The New Grand Telephone 618 SULLIVAN 4 CONSIDINE. Pr»prl.tor». Manac«m«nt of BOOT. JAMIESON. Election Returns Thursday Night! NAT NAZZARO TROUPE Europe's Most Thrilling and Surprising Acrobatic Act. Nick Idalene LANG and COTTON "The Banker and the Thief" LEON ROGEE "The Human Orchestra" GERTIE EVERETT Australian Comedienne THOS. J. PRICE NEW MOVING PICTURES OUR OWN ORCHESTRA PANTAGES THEATRE Week Nov. 22 BIFF & BANG Crazy Acrobats and Suicide Comedians. CASTLEMAN & MONTGOMERY "DREAMS" DICK DELORES Musical Comedian. ETHEL HERNDON Violinist ARTHUR ELWELL "What's the Use of Moonlight" BIOGRAPH Silent Comedy "The Gift Shop" GARNET JEWELRY FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS Garnets are very fashionable this season, therefore they seem particularly appropriate for Christmas presents. We are just in receipt of a large shipment of the loveliest garnet ornaments imaginable: Brooches, Pendants, Bracelets Earrings, Scarf Pins, Etc., Etc. It would be best to see this fine display before it becomes thinned out if you like the garnet idea. Remember we gladly lay aside any article you select now until Xmas without any deposit being paid on it. Don't delay; it is always good policy to secure your Christmas purchases early. Our stock, in all its lines, is now at its best,— brimful of unique and handsome gift goods. W. H. Wilkerson, the Jeweler Telephone 1606 915 GOVERNMENT STREET Interesting Instructive ROMAN© THEATRE A visit to our amusement house will prove that we have the best in Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs. Daily from 2 p.m. to 5.30 P-m-. and 7 «nt'l " P-m- Saturday performances commence at I p.m. sharp. Complete change every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. ADMISSION—Ten Cents; Children at Matinee, Five Cents. ORCHESTRA IN ATTENDANCE. A PLACE OF ATTRACTION FOR THE YOUNG AND OLD IS EMPRESS THEATRE The strides made in the improvement of Moving Pictures are nothing more than marvellous. They are not only interesting to look at but instructive and impressive and oftentimes portray a lesson worth learning. Complete change of programme on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Continuous performance: 2.00 to .30—7.00 to 10.30 p.m. Children's Matinees: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday—Five Cents. Admission * Ten Cents nflJEJTIC THEATRE Yates Street, Just Below Government where you can sec the latest and best Motion Pictures money and skill can produce. Illustrated songs. Continuous performance daily from 2 to 5.30—7 to 11. Admission—10 cents; Children to Matinee, 5 cents. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday THE WEEK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1909 The Week A Provincial Review and Magazine, published every Saturday by 'THE WEEK" PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED. Published at VICTORIA and VANCOUVER 1208 Government St., Victoria, B.C. W. BLAKEMORE, Editor. to be active, and leave the matter in the hands of the authorities as soon as they have secured legislation, and this must be regarded as a distinct loss to the cause of progress. The only solution of the liquor difficulty is along educational lines. J$tMC?TrviJi*'_ I have been deeply interested in an article which appeared in Westward Ho for November, entitled "Wet or Dry," and which is reproduced in the current issue of Thc Week. The interest for mc lies in thc fact that the more the effect of compulsory legislation in connection with the subject is investigated, the more apparent it becomes that it is a failure. Not an absolute failure of course, because necessarily compulsory legislation, if only partially enforced, will bc effective in certain directions, but in appraising the value of all legislation the question to be answered is, what is the net result? Statistics, and after all that is the record which tells, go to prove that those who support prohibitive legislation because they believe that where tried it has been a success arc deluding themselves, and living in a fool's paradise. If all the ills which afflict mankind could bc terminated by the simple expedient of "Thou shalt not," the pathway of reformers would be made easy. But the trouble is that men are not agreed upon what shall be so prohibited, and it is this lack of agreement which weakens the arm of the law, and renders it so difficult of enforcement. There is the further consideration that in every man there is a latent disinclination to thc curtailment of his personal comforts. It is probable that nothing in the world would arouse such a universal condition of anarchy as to deprive man of his pipe, and yet, within the lifetime of many of us, and even within the last ten years, ministers of certain churches have been offered thc alternative of surrendering the pipe or the pastorate. Within the last few years an attempt has been made to abolish the cigarette. Apart from every other consideration the attack was bused on hygienic grounds, and the statement was made that cigarettes generally wcre doctored with a seductive but poisonous druf. An expert scientific commission was appointed by the United States Government. This commission examined the products of every linn of manufacturers in the country, with the result that in no instance was an adulterant discovered in such quantities as to be dangerous, or even detrimental to health, and strange to say the cigarette which has the largest sale of any, thc cheap Sweet Caporal was the purest. The moral of this is not that everybody should smoke cigarettes, but that would-be reformers should exercise a' little discretion in making wholesale charges, and that even the devil may not be as black as he is painted, especially if he comes in the form of a cigarette. Something very similar might apply with equal force to the liquor traffic. I believe that thc greatest evil of the liquor traffic is bad whisky, and that the law which first ensures imprisonment for the man who sells bad whisky will effect a greater reform than all the prohibition laws that could he enacted. Mr. Goldstone's article demonstrates clearly that so-called prohibition States possess a worse record for drunkenness than States in which liquor is allowed under license control, and as long as this is so it will bc idle to clamour for prohibitive legislation as a panacea for the evils of the traffic. That too much liquor is drunk must be admitted. That liquor is sold too freely may be conceded. That a great many saloons should be closed up cannot be disputed. That a large section of the trade is in the hands of men not fit to bc entrusted with the charge of a yellow dog, is an undoubted fact. That there arc certain abuses of the liquor laws winked at and even connived at hy the authorities is an undoubted fact. But, those who advocate prohibition are face to face with this difficulty that any laxity in the administration of the liquor laws is due to indifference on the part of thc public, which, if desired to scc them more strictly enforced, would only havc to say the word. Now if public sentiment cannot bc aroused sufficiently to ensure the enforcement of laws which are not prohibitive in character, and which therefore do not arouse thc antagonism of a large section of thc community, how could it bc aroused for the enforcement of laws which arc of a distinctly objectionable character to a great many, if not to the majority, of the people. The proposition is an impossible one. The record of prohibition States proves it, and not thc least regrettable feature of a reform movement which is as honourable as it is impracticable is that iu prohibition States the reformers themselves cense At the Street Corner By THE LOUNGER I understand that the elderly ladies of Victoria, and other members of society, who arc in any ways crippled, either by rheumatism or kindred ills, have a complaint against the new cars of the B. C. Electric Railway Company, in that the steps arc so high that they find it a matter of great difficulty, if not a physical impossibility, to enter the cars; the descent also being fraught with much peril to life and limb. Such an oversight on thc part of the Company is easily intelligible; to a hale and hearty athlete like myself or the designer of the cars, the difference of a couple of inches is a mere nothing. But alas, this same difference has caused consternation in many a matronly bosom. It is said that some of the sufferers insist on dismounting backwards, thereby causing much confusion amongst intending passengers, who, naturally assuming that anyone with their back to the road and their face to the car is trying to get on, give friendly, if inopportune, assistance in the wrong direction. There are two ladies in Victoria who claim to have invented this mode of leaving the car, but I would, with all humility, state that the credit belongs to neither, but rather to a mythical old lady on the "Underground" in London. This luckless party w;is desirous of getting out at Baker Street, and at length secured the services of a friendly guard to whom she thus poured forth her woes: "Oh, guard, guard, what shall I do? 1 want to get out at Baker Street; I havc to get out backwards because F am so old and infirm, and every time wc arrive there a porter comes along and cries out, 'Hurry up, old lady,' and shoves me back again; and I've been round the Inner Circle four times already." (For the benefit of the uninitiated I would point out that in England a guard corresponds to a conductor). So far such a catastrophe has not been reported in connection with the street cars here, and doubtless the Company will scc fit to remedy the possible cause of such an event. The matter was referred by the Victoria Literary Society to the Council of Women, and a resolution was passed to the effect that suitable representations should be made to the proper officials for the lowering of the steps. Tn the meantime it is advisable for anyone desirous of assisting a lady on the car steps, first to ascertain in which direction she wishes to move, and then to give her the requisite services. I read with a great deal of interest an excellent paragraph on thc "Women's Page" of the Colonist of November 17, dealing with the subject of children and their story-books. The •evident need for such an article, whicli was clearly shown by the writer, came as a surprise to mc, for I was under thc impression that in these days children were allowed to read pretty much what they liked, within certain very broad limits. But it appears that there arc still parents who object to their sons and daughters "wasting" their time over "trashy" story-books. Such a home policy is detestable, because it strikes a blow at the very thing which at the present day needs so much encouragement, viz., home influence. The modern statfogf society is gradually eliminating home ties; in every paper dealing with education parents arc urged to do their share by home influence; criminal statistics prove that a large proportion of juvenile crime is due to lack of parental supervision. How many times have measures been taken to sec that children should not be abroad at night without some proper guardian? All this goes for nought if parents are so short-sighted as to make "home" seem to bc a place merely for the preparation of lessons, and thc reading of dry books. Not many years ago Sunday was the black day of the week to many thousands of children, who were brought up on the old Puritan doctrine that it was not a day for enjoyment at all. The inevitable result was a reaction, and thc sons who spent the first day of the week nt interminable services, and in gloomy perusals of "Fox's Hook of Martyrs," nre now spending it in pleasure only, and argue that they did enough church going to last a life-time, when they were kids. But there is another point about this same question, whicli is admirably dwelt on by the writer above (Continued on Page 5) WET OR DRY? (By Louis M. Goldstone) The prohibition policy amounts to Caesarism. They believe in going ahead, right or wrong. In the states where laws have been passed prohibiting the sale of liquor, the entire state nearly has been legislated into crime, for if it is a crime to sell liquor it is a crime to buy it, and the majority has done one or the other. So unpopular have such laws become that the method of enforcing them has become more injurious than the original evil, and the officers whose business it is to enforce them have lost the sympathy of the common people.—Francis Murphy, the world-famous Temperance Orator. That extremes meet is a platitude, and that the cure may often be worse than thc disease is an accepted fact. In the same way throughout all ages the name of reformer has too often been synonymous with that of extremist; and what is undoubtedly true of past times is no less true of the present day. The horrors of mediaeval history are no longer existent; gone arc the burnings at the stake and the tortures of the pillory, but the rancorous spirit, which, regardless of reason and indifferent to the warnings of the past, persecutes its opponents to the bitter end, is still omnipresent, and burns as fiercely now as when the religious factions of Germany turned a fruitful land into a desert waste during the time of the Thirty Years' war. The revivalist meetings which have attracted so much popularity of a kind in this country and more particularly in the United States, where the fantastic extravagances of the preacher have more than once called down a rebuke for blasphemy, afford many examples of this kind; and the present campaign which is being waged over the whole of this continent on the subjects of Local Option and Prohibition is another case in point. It is now-a-days universally recognized that persecution of any kind eventually strengthens the status of its victims. The sufferings of the early Christians gave the necessary impetus to missionary work. But it is the misfortune of the Temperance Reformer that he is seldom logical, and too little inclined to view both sides of the case. Moreover, the failures of the past, instead of arousing in him an earnest desire to avoid their causes for the future, seem to inspire him with an insane determination to force the same tactics through to a successful issue, in the face of reason and experience. That "drink" is the source of much of the misery and suffering in the world, has never been disputed. The keenest partisan .of the anti-prohibitionists will admit as much without hesitation; many who arc now numbered in the same ranks would give loyal support to any measure whieh promised any real reform; but Prohibition has been weighed in the balance and found wanting, and those who would support it through the charge of violation of the constitutional rights of the subject, reject it as a proven failure. No business man today continues to employ a clerk repeatedly found untrustworthy; the hunter who insisted on big game shooting with a gun on which no reliance could be placed, would be considered insane; the dog which bites his master is shot; but the Local Op- tionist, with his friends, insists on the value of his weapon "Prohibition," although in every instance it has proved its untrustwortliiness, and has, time and again, turned and rent him. Was not the Maine law extolled as a measure which was to bring untold blessings in its train? Was not the State of Maine held up before the eyes of an admiring world as leading the van of Civilization in the final victory over the Demon Rum? And what do wc find now? A recent statistical article in the Lancet, a magazine of international reputation, stated that Portland, Maine, showed forty- two convictions for drunkenness per one thousand of population, as against seven per thousand in London, England. The late Principal Grant, a Presbyterian ecclesiastic of highest scholarship and probity of life, stated ns ;t solemn fact that during the operation of the Scott and Duncan Acts in Ontario, there was just twice as much drunkenness as when the Province was "wet." Below arc printed comparative statistics from United States Census Report, Bulletin No. 45: Maine—Prohibition State Arrests for Popul't'n Drunkenness Saloons IMPORTANT SALE OF LAND IN ESQUIMALT DISTRICT MESSRS. STEWART WILLIAMS & CO. Duly instructed by the Commissioner of Lands, will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the DRIARD HOTEL, VICTORIA, on MONDAY, NOV. 22nd, 10.30 SHARP About 60 acres of Land, situated in the Esquimalt District, near to Parson's Bridge, being Lots 27, 29, 32, 33, and 34, subdivisions of Section 08. Terms—One-quarter cash, and the balance in three equal annual instalments, bearing interest at 6 per cent. Further particulars can be obtained from THE AUCTIONEER, STEWART WILLIAMS. Bangor, Maine, with no licensed saloons, it being a prohibition state, heads the list with 1,236 arrests for drunkenness. Facts such as these speak for themselves, but readers can multiply instances, if necessary, by reference to the criminal statistical records of the various provinces and states throughout the North American continent. Such a search, however, is unnecessary. He must be blind indeed, and stubborn of determination not to see and believe, who cannotI prove to his own satisfaction that in eycry instance the closing of the licensed houses has resulted in the opening of "blind pigs." Is it better to serve good liquor openly, under proper supervision of the police, or to hand out the surreptitious bottle of "faked" goods, and leave it to the Local Optionists to see to it that there is 110 drunkenness? For it is the contention of the Local Optionists .that the present system of control is inefficient. They desire to deprive municipal and provincial authorities of the power of supervision and to invest their own representatives with the same. Which has proved himself a more worthy guardian of the public morality? The man in blue, or the Prohibitionist? At one time in British Columbia, Steveston put this question to itself, 'and not being sure of the proper answer, went "dry" to find out. Steveston has licensed houses today. Chilliwack also, having the same doubt, employed the same method of arriving at a correct opinion. Chilliwack reverted. These two instances in Canada's most westerly Province could be supplemented by scores of others throughout the Dominion. Nor is the evi! confined to the mere moral deterioration of the buyer and Satisfaction Wc guarantee quality and satisfaction with every purchase of Groceries. Phone orders carefully attended to. A. POOL 623 Yates St. Phone 448 Watson's Old Stand 'Tsonnl liberty which is the fundamental doctrine of the constitution! of the Anglo-Saxon races. Here in the West, both Britishl Columbia and the new Prairie Pro-] vinces have on their statute booksf laws framed to supervise the hand-] ling of the liquor traffic. No pretence is made that these laws are | perfect; but that they meet with the1 approval and are framed in the spirit J of a virile, Western people.is the sincere opinion of the writer. That the * Governments of these Provinces have been active in safe-guarding the interests of the people in the outlying and sparsely settled districts during the pioneering period of railroad construction—until such times as permanent settlements came into existence which could legally control the liquor traffic—is shown in the instance of the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. But even the best policing of the construction camps has been ineffective to suppress entirely, though it has considerably curtailed, the operating of "blind pigs." The broad, tolerant spirit of the seller of liquor in those district's where ! peoples of the plains and mountains such traffic is prohibited. In many instances the closing of the licensed houses has been directly followed by the complete demoralization of thc police force. "Blind pigs" will open; and the police are but human; therefore the supervision is bound to lie with Local Optionists. So long as licenses are issued, the vast majority of the persons in the liquor business is anxious to see the laws carried out, and is more concerned at infractions of the same than are the Prohibitionists themselves. Letters are on record from the Vancouver Licensed Victuallers' Association, with a membership of one hundred business men, all engaged in the liquor interests, offering practical suggestions for the better enforcement of the existing regulations. With regard to the is prepared to accept healthy, government legislation, such as at present obtains, but will not tamely submit to the Pharisaical doctrines of the Prohibitionists. Nothing is more harmful to the reputation of a community than the possession on the statute books of laws which are not strictly enforced. Experientia docet; and experience does teach that Prohibition legislation is invariably more honoured in thc breach than in the observance. Westward Ho! The November issue of Westward Ho is to hand, and is a tribute to the enterprise of its capable conductor and managing editor, Mr. Percy F. Godenrath. Indeed, the wonder :s how such a magazine can be sup- question of ported in the Canadian West at the "vested interests," that is a matter. present time. The editor has as- Cities Bangor Auburn ... Augusta ... Bntli Blddeford . Rockland .. Watervllle 22,675 13,461 12,031 11,002 16,665 8,150 10,188 1,236 98 109 215 414 385 136 Total IIS,541 2,967 0 Arrests for Drunkenness per 1,000 In- habitants—26. Snloons per 1,000- -0, Illinois—License State Ar •ests for Cities Popul't'n in nkenness Saloons Belleville .. 18,120 151 110 Bloomlngton 24,278 266 75 Champaign . 10,07(1 43B 23 Decatur .... 21,772 403 62 Freeport ... I4,l7ii 176 3D Mattoon .. . 10,459 276 19 Ottawa 10.SSS 171 42 Pekin 9,041 117 2S Total .118,813 1,995 39S Arrests for Drunkenness per 1,000 Inhabitants—17. Saloons per 1,000—3.35. more suited to the pen of the politi cal economist than to that of the present writer. It is a question which has been the subject of heated controversy in England, where the general trend of public opinion has been that compensation must in every case serve as a basis of settlement. But the Temperance Reformer, like a modern Giillio, cares for none of these things. The liquor interests are the direct agents of the devil, and as such, deserve to be plunged into ruin and destitution! Not one jot is hc affected by the spectacle of hundreds of thousands, who arc, directly or indirectly, dependent on thc liquor trade, being thrown out of employment. "To the devil they belong; to the devil let them go," is his attitude, if not exactly his slogan. For the Temperance Reformer does not swear. No, but he goes about seeking to enforce, against, measures to procure a reform, which his own intolerance and narrow-mindedness must inevitably postpone. Thc attitude of the Local Optionist on the question of thc personal liberty of the subject is on a par with that of thc English monarch at the commeneement of the Hundred Years' War. Edward III based his claim to tlie French throne on the right of inheritance through the female line, and at the same time successfully sought the alliance of Burgandy by tlie denial of the same doctrine in the case of the Duke. So the modern Temperance Advocate. He urges the right of each municipality to decide the question of Local Option for itself, but denies the individual that semblcd a series of high class articles, some of them possessing distinct literary merit, and he himself has contributed a very practical sketch of the Portland Canal mining district, material for which was obtained during a recent visit. The article is profusely illustrated with photographs taken by the author. Another conspicuous feature is from the pen of a new contributor, Mr. Louis M. Goldstone, who treats in a singularly able manner with a topic at present occupying a conspicuous place in the public mind under the laconic title of "Wet or Dry?" Everybody interested in the subject of "Local Option" should study the arguments and statistics collated by this able writer. Another contribution of merit deals with railway building in the West, and more particularly with the work of the Canadian Northern in the upbuilding of the prairie provinces, ft is from the pen of Mr. Arthur Hawkes, and is entitled "The Railway Over the Hill." Mr. A. St. John Mildmay brings the magazine quite up to date with an article 011 aviation, entitled "A World on Wings." Fiction is well taken care of in stories by John Has- lette, Alice Woodruff McCully, Charles Dorian, Arthur J. Smith and Margaret Erskine. Mr. C. L. Armstrong, one of the most popular contributors to Western Magazines, is responsible for an admirably illustrated sketch entitled "Recollections of Commander Peary." 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SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 104 TAKE NOTICE that James Bailey, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the east shore of Massett Inlet, and about one mile N. E. of the mouth of the Yakoun River, post marked J. B„ S.E. Cor.; thence west 80 ehains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. JAMES BAILEY, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that John Taylor, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile east of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked J. T„ N.W. cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thenee north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. JOHN TAYLOR, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 109 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 105 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that John Taylor, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one and one-half mlles east and about three-quarters of a mile north of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked J. T., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains', thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Date of staking Sept. 21, 1909. JOHN TAYLOR, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. AT THE STREET CORNER (Continued from Page 4) SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 101 TAKE NOTICE that William Ellis, of Vancouver, B.C.. intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the mouth of the Yakoun River, and on the west bank, post marked W. E. N.E. Cor.; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commeneement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. WILLIAM ELLIS, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 110 TAKE NOTICE that James Bailey, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile northwest of the mouth of the yakoun River, and on the south shore of Masset Inlet, post marked J. B., S.E. Cor.; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. JAMES BAILEY oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. TAKE NOTICE that John Taylor, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one and one-quarter miles south-east of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked J. T., N.E. Cor.; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less, Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. JOHN TAYLOR, oet. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 97 TAKE NOTICE that John Taylor, of Victoria, B.C., Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about three miles east of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked J. T„ N.E. Cor.; thence south 80 chains', thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, Date of staking Sept. 21, 1909. JOHN TAYLOR, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 106 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 102 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 98 TAKE NOTICE that William Ellis, of Vancouver, B.C.. intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about, one mile south of the outlet to the Yakoun River, and on the west bank, post marked W. E., N.E. Corner; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east SO chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, con-1 taining 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. WILLIAM ELLIS, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent, j SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that William Ellis, of Vancouver, B.C.. intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the mouth of the Yakoun River, on the east bank, post marked W. E., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. WILLIAM ELLIS, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. TAKE NOTICE that James Bailey, of Victoria, B.C., Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the mouth of the Yakoun River and on the west side of the bay, post marked J. B, S.E. Corner; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. JAMES BAILEY, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 107 TAKE NOTICE that James Bailey, of Vietoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the folio h- i n k* described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the mouth of the Yakoun River and on the oast side of the bay, post marked J. B.. S.W. Cor.; thence east 80 ehains; thence north SO chains; thence west SO chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. JAMES BAILEY, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. TAKE NOTICE that James Bailey, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles south of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked J. B., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acrea, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. JAMES BAILEY, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. TAKE NOTICE that John Taylor, of Victoria, B.C., Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about three miles east and one mile south of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked J. T., N.E. Cor.; thence west SO chnins; thence south 80 chains; thence cust 80 chains; thence north SO chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 21, 1909. JOHN TAYLOR, oct, 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 103 TAKE NOTICE that James Bailey, of Victoria, B.C., Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles south of the south end of Kumdis Island and on the east shore of Massett Inlet, post marked J. B., N.E Corner; thence west SO chains; thenco south SO chains; thence cast 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of eommeneement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. JAMES BAILEY, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 100 TAKE NOTICE that John Taylor, of Victoria, B.C.. intends to apply for permission lo prospect for conl on tlie fol lowing described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one and one-quarter miles S.E, from thc south end of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked J. T., N.W., cor.; thence east SO chains; thence south SO chains; thence west SO chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 6*10 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 20, 1909. JOHN TAYLOR, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. mentioned. The average child's storybook has a distinct educational value of its own. It is a stimulus to the imagination, or it is a direct educational factor. Can a child read Hans Anderson, and not be the better for it? Can a boy read the works of the late G. A. Henty without unconsciously imbibing more, knowledge of the world's history than ever he could learn at school? Moreover, every book written for children points a j moral. With the exception of Mark j Twain's "Tom Sawyer" and "Huck 1 Finn" the good boys always come out j on top, and the bad little boys who I tell lies, and do other disreputable things, invariably, in the laguage of 1 tiie country, "get left." If I were a married man and had I boys and girls of my own, I know that I'd rather have them sitting con- 1 tentedly round thc room, reading good, wholesome novels, than gadding round the town, and only coming I home under compulsion. You parents, who object to seeing your 'youngsters with any other kind of ' literature than school books, or Essays and Biographies, lake warning from one who knows. Try and instil a love for good literature, but let them read anything. French novels excepted, so long as they arc content to come home in spend their leisure hours, when weather or darkness prevent their playing healthy games. Rather a new departure for the Lounger, lhe above? Well, it is in a more serious vein than my usual weekly out-pourings; but it happens to lie on a subject in which I am particularly interested, and on which I fee! very deeply. liven a Lounger has some real convictions, and one of mine is that lhe twentieth century is seeing the absolute dispersal of the home. Flat-dwelling, restaurant- eating, women's world-missions, are all contributing in a greater or a less degree to bring about a state of affairs which would havc struck our ancestors dumb with horror. Even Christmas dinners arc celebrated now-a-days in houses of public entertainment, and the old-time reunion of the entire family at tliat season is rapidly becoming a thing of lhe past. And it won't pay in the end. The freedom and independence (Concluded on Page 8) THE WEEK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1909 Hints to Qvers of Gifts A visit to our Showrooms will suggest many splendid ideas for practical Christmas Peesents You are most cordially welcome, whether to purchase or merely to look For every housewife there is a "Merry Xmas" in a Gas Range. She will revel in the possession of such a present, appreciating the saving in time, strength and worry, the cleanliness, accuracy and healthfulness of gas for cooking purposes. Henceforth she will have no kindlings to buy, no coal to carry in, no ashes to take out, no blinding, choking smoke in starting wood or coal stove, no blistering heat while cooking and no fear of fire from overheated flues.. Early breakfast will have no terrors for her, just as easy will she be able to get up a late supper for unexpected guests. If she has a dinner to cook which takes hours, she will set the Range right and she will find it hours later just exactly as she left it. Nothing uncertain about a Gas Range, it is as hot at the beginning as it ever gets. What could be better for a Christmas Gift? A Gas Radiator, or a Gas Grate, either of which are delightfully cheery and a charming addition to any residence, will prove one of the most thoughtful and acceptable presents for either lady or man who "batches," even if only one room forms "home." A furnace may be baulky, or out altogether, steam heat may become obstreperous, wood or coal fire entail labor in relighting, but a Gas Heater is always ready with the turn of the tap and scratch of a match. It is a most economical apparatus, the expense stops the minute the gas is turned off. It can be brought into service in a second without work, so different from fire-building.1.. It wjill not only give the required warmth, but will at once dispense a genial air of hospitality. As a little heat is required amlost every day of the year in British Columbia, a Gas Radiator, or a Gas Grate will form a most appropriate Christmas offering. TO SLRVE-QUICK- The Victoria Gas Company Limited Telephone 123 COR. FORT AND LANGLEY STS. VICTOR RECORDS It isn't any one thing, but ALL things combined that make VICTOR Quality. Best Artists Caruso, Calve, Eames, Farrar, Gadski, Homer, Melba, Plancon, Schumann-Heink, Scolti, Sembrich and Tetrazzlni, are among the world's greatest operatic stars who make records exclusively for the Victor. Sousa and his band, Pryor's Band, and many famous instrumental sollsts make records only for the Victor. Harry Lauder, May Irwin, Vesta Victoria, Nat M. Wills, Clarice Vance, Alice Lloyd and Maude Raymond are among the leading vaudeville artists who make Disc Records only for the Victor. 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Best Reproducing The result is that every Victor Record has that — unequalled, sweet, clear, true-to-life, musical tone-quality which puts Victor Records in a class by themselves far above all competition. Every VICTOR RECORD is a work of art Any Berliner-Victor dealer will gladly play any Victor Records you want to hear. Write to us today for complete catalogues of the Victor Gram-o-phone and Victor-Victrola, and of 3000 Victor Records. 75 BERLINER GRAMOPHONE COMPANY, LIMITED, Montreal. "Mia MASTCIfa VOICE'1 130 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Daniel W. Parker, of Everett, Wash., occupation Sawyar, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island, and about six miles S.E. of Delkatla; post marked "D.W.P., S.E. Corner"; thence west 80 chains; thenee north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 24, 1909. DANIEL W. PARKER, oct 23 F. H. Mills rd. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 137 TAKE NOTICE that Chester C. Gil- man, of Everett, Wash., occupation Tim- berman, Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island, and about four miles S.E. of Delkatla; post marked "C.C.G., N.W. Corner"; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 040 acres, more ni* I-pss Date' of staking Sept. 23, 1909. 170 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Begbie School. SEALED TENDERS, superscribed "Tender for school-building, Begbie," will be received by the Hon. the Minister of Public Works, up to, and including, the 3t0h day of November, 1909, for the erection and completion of a small one-room frame school-building in the Begbie School District, Revelstoke Electoral District. Plans, specifications, contract and forms of tender may be seen on and after the 13th day of November, 1909, at the oflice of the Government Agent at Revelstoke, and at the Department of Public Works, Victoria. Each proposal must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, for a sum equivalent to ten per cent, of tho amount of the tender, which shall be forfeited If the party tendering decline to enter Into contract when called upon to do so, or if he fall to complete the work contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the forms supplied, signed with the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed in the envelopes furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. C. GAMBLE, Public Works Engineer. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., November llth, 1909. nov 13 oct 23 CHESTER C. GILMAN, F. H. Millard. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 138 TAKE NOTICE that Daniel McGilll- vry, of Seattle, Wash., occupation, Capitalist, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the N.E. Corner of William Simison's coal location and about two miles east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island, post marked "D.M.G., N.W. corner"; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west SO chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less. Date of staking Sept. 26, 1909. DANIEL McGILLIVARY, oct 23 F. H. Millard. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 139 Mr. J. Gosnell, from Cobble Hill, spent Saturday in town. Captain Freeman, who has been visiting Seattle is again in town. Major Henage and Miss Henage left last week via the Northern Pacific and the Empress of Britain for an extended visit io thc Old Country. Bishop Perrin left last Tuesday for a short visit to Portland, Ore. Mrs. George Cross is paying Vancouver a short visit. Mr. J. L. Armson, who has been on an extended visit to the Old Country, arrived in Victoria during the week. 166 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Queen Charlotte TAKE NOTICE that I, J. T. Johnson, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Realty, intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal on the following lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles east of Kumdis Island and three miles north of the Myer Lake Trail, Graham Island; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 9, 1909. J. T. JOHNSON, nov 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. TAKE NOTICE that William H. L. Ford, of Everett, Wash., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted about one mile east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island, and about four miles S. E. of Delkatla; post marked "W.H.L.F., N.E. Corner"; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 23. 1909. oct 23 WILLIAM H. L. FORD, F. H. Millard. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 140 TAKE NOTICE that Keith B. Framp- ton, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Realty, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the S. E. corner of James Moore coal location and about two miles east of Mas- set Inlet, Graham Island; post marked "K.B.F. S.W. corner"; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Date of staking Sept. 26, 1909. KBITH B. FRAMPTON, oct 23 F. H. Millard. 135 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that R. D. Hanly. of Seattle, Wash., Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two and a quarter miles east of Kundis Island, Graham Island, and one mile south of John Demer's coal location; post marked "R. D. H., S.E. Corner"; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Date of staking Sept. 25, 1909. R. D. HANLY, oct 23 F. H. Millard. 169 TO PROVINCIAL ELECTORS. NOTICE is hereby given for the information of Voters, that the Lieutenant-Governor In Council has determined that the holding of a General Election offers a favourable opportunity to obtain the views of Electors on the question of Local Option. For such purpose, a vote will be taken on the 25th of November, instant, at the same time as the vote for the election of candidates to the Legislative Assembly. HENRY ESSON YOUNG, nov 13 Provincial Secretary. 165 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT "listrict of Queen Charlotte TAKE NOTICE that I, J. T. Johnson, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Realty, Intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal on the following lands: Commencing at a post planted about two and one-half miles east of Kumdis Island and one mile north of the Myer Lake Trail, Graham Island; thence east 80 chains; thence north -. 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 9, 1909. J. T. JOHNSON, nov 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. 171 RUPERT DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that I intend applying to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands at Alberni for a license to prospect for Coal under the following area North of uatslno Sound, viz.: Section 19, Township 27, the Initial post being at the North-east eorner. September 30th, 1909. NELLIE FLETT, nov 20 Chris Nordstrom, Agent 158 NOTICE is hereby given that I Intend to apply to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands for a Licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at the S. E. Corner of Section 96, Sayward District; thenee north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; to place of commencement, containing 640 aeres more or less. Dated this 14th day of October, 1909. nov. 6 R. ROSS NAPIER. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1909 FOR BREAKFAST THESE CHILLY MORNINGS A plate of hot buckwheat pancakes and some pure Maple Syrup goes good. Wise ones are eating lots of Honey. It will keep tl . doctor away. These Syrups and Honey are absolutely pure: Pure Maple Sprup, per gallon $2.25; per bottle 60c Pure Maple Sugar, per brick 25c (We import this Syrup and Sugar direct from the grower) Lyle's Golden Syrup, per tin 40c and aoc Pure Honey, in jars, large 35c; medium, 25c; small jar aoc Honey, in Comb, each 25c Pure Honey, per gallon tin $1.50; half gallon $1.00 DIXI H. ROSS & CO. Independent Grocers Tels.: 50, 51, 52 and 1590 1317 Government Street SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 117 TAKE NOTICE that William Ellis, of Vancouver, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles south and two miles east of the outlet of the Yakoun River, Graham , Island, post marked W. E., S.E. Corner; ' thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence i south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. WILLIAM ELLIS, oct 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 122 TAKE NOTICE that William Ellis, of Vancouver, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles south of the mouth and on the west bank of the Yakoun River, post marked W.E., N.E. Cor.; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 cliains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. WILLIAM ELLIS, oct 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. 123 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Arcadus Giguere, of Everett, Wash., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles south and two miles east of the mouth of the Yakoun River, post marked A.G., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains;.thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated Octeber 13, 1909, ARCADUS GIGUERE, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. 124 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Arcadus Giguere, of Everett, Wash., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles south and two miles east of the mouth of the Yakoun River, post marked A. G„ S.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. ARCADUS GIGUERE, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Arcadus Giguere, of Everett, Wash., Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles south and two miles east of the mouth of the Yakoun River, post inarked A. G, S.E. Cor.; thence west 80 ehains; thence nortli 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. ARCADUS GIGUERE, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 126 TAKE NOTICE that Arcadus Giguere, of Everett, Wash., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about three miles south of the mouth of the Yakoun River, and on the east bank, post marked A. G., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. ARCADUS GIGUERE, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 127 TAKE NOTICE that Arcadus Giguere, of Everett, Wash., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about three miles south of the mouth of the Yakoun River and on the west bank, post marked A. G., N.E. Cor.; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. ARCADUS GIGUERE, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 128 TAKE NOTICE that Arcadus Giguere, of Everett, Wash., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles south and two miles east of the mouth of the Yakoun River, post marked A. G., N.E. Cor.; thence west 80 chains; south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. ARCADUS GIGUERE, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. li'3 TAKE NOTICE that Arcadus Giguere, of Everett, Wash., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles south of the mouth of the Yakoun River, on east bank, post marked A. G., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Commencing at a post planted about Dated October 13, 1909. ARCADUS GIGUERE, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 130 TAKE NOTICE that Arcadus Giguere, of Everett, Wash., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about four miles south of the mouth of the Yakoun River and on the west bank, post marked A. G., N. E. Cor.; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. ARCADUS GIGUERE, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 131 TAKE NOTICE that Oliver B. Whitney, of Everett, Wash., occupation Realty, Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island and about two miles S.E. of Delkatla, post marked "O.B.W. S.E. Corner"; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 23, 1909. OLIVER B. WHITNEY, oet. 23 F. H. Millard. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 132 TAKE NOTICE that ■ Daniel Jay Mathes, of Seattle, Wash., occupation Broker, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted one mile east of Masset Inlet, and about six miles S.E. from Delkatle, Graham Island, post marked "D.J.M. N.E. Corner"; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or Date of staking Sept. 24, 1909. DANIEL JAY MATHES, oct 23 F. H. Millard. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 133 TAKE NOTICE that Edward Mills, of Everett, Wash., occupation Attorney, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island, and about two miles S.E. of Delkatla; post marked "E.M. S.W. Corner"; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or EDWARD MILLS, oct. 23 F. H. Millard. RUPERT DISTRICT. 176 NOTICE is hereby given that I Intend applying to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands at Alberni for a license to prospect for Coal under the following area North of Quatsino Sound, viz.: Commencing at the South-east corner of Lot 51, thence south one mile; west one mile; north one mile and east one mile to place of beginning. September 30th, 1909. CHARLY NORDSTROM, nov 20 Chris Nordstrom, Agent SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 112 TAKE NOTICE that James Bailey, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted two miles east of the mouth of the Yakoun River, post marked' J. B., N.E. Corner; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Oated October 13, 1909. JAMES BAILEY, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 113 TAKE NOTICE that James Bailey, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles east of the outlet to the Yakoun River, post marked J. B., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 aeres, more or less. Oated October 13, 1909. JAMES BAILEY, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 114 TAKE NOTICE that James Bailey, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles east of the outlet of the Yakoun River, post marked J. B., S.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Oated October 13, 1909. JAMES BAILEY, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 116 TAKE NOTICE that James Bailey, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles east of the outlet of the Yakoun River, Graham Island, post marked J. B., S.E. Cor.; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Oated October 13, 1909. JAMES BAILEY, oct 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 116 TAKE NOTICE that John Taylor, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about two and one-half miles southeast of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked J. T., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence*south 80 ehains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated October 13, 1909. JOHN TAYLOR, oct. 23 Matthew Yomans, Agent. •WH'M'nVH'H'H'l.'HVn'nWN'H'N'lS.Vl.H'M'l.'l.'t 8 I The Working { I Man Comes I Here because he gets a good square meal 20c. WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Rooms, 25c and up. Telephone 841. A. LIPSKY, Proprietor, Milne Block, 568 Johnson St. VICTORIA, B.C. lf*M,-*.-*MM.*___+MJ»MMMM.<»MM.<»MMMMM RUPERT DISTRICT 170 NOTICE is hereby given that I intend applying to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands at Alberni for a License to prospect for Coal tinder the following area North of Quatsino Sound, viz.: Section 30, Township 27, the initial post being at the South-east corner. September 30th, 1909. CHARLES MILLER, nov 20 Chris Nordstrom, Agent SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 143 TAKE NOTICE that Robert B. Coleman, of Everett, Wash., occupation Broker, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mlle east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island, and about four miles S.E. of Delkatla; post marked "R. B. C. S.E. Corner"; thence west SO chains; thence north SO chains; thence oast 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 610 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 23, 1909. ROBERT B. COLEMAN, Oct 23 F. H. Millard. POTO FEB CENT. DEPOSIT. OH We pty font per cant, lnttrut on dtposlti of $1 (on* dollar) and np, withdrawabl* by ohnnt. Bpaolal attention given to de- poilti made by mail. Paid np Capital over $1,000,000 Aneti over - • 3,000,000 b. 0. r_.u____n.t_ loax. co., 1310 Qovernment Street, Viotoria, B.C. "May good Digestion wait upon Appetite."—Shakespeare. IMPERFECT DIGESTION Causes a thousand ills, such as constipation, sour stomach, biliousness, water-brash, dyspepsia, etc. Bowes' Liver and Indigestion Cure Is a marvelous remedy for these —one we can well recommend. It has benefitted hundreds, it will benefit YOU. Cyrus H. Bowes CHEMIST 1228 Qovernment Street Near Yates if if ISEE BOLDEN if if H THE CARPENTER AND 8 § BUILDER. § 1 Fort Street I if h RUPERT DISTRICT 172 NOTICE is hereby given that I Intend applying to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands at Alberni for a license to prospect for Coal under the following area North of Quatsino Sound, viz.: Section 20, Township 9,7, the initial post being at the North-west corner. September 30th, 1909. M. MILLER, nov 20 Chri.". Nordstrom, Agent RUPERT DISTRICT. 173 NOTICE is hereby given that I intend applying to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands at Alberni for a License to prospect for Coal under the following area North of Quatsino Sound, viz.. Section 29, Township 27, the Initial post being at the South-west corner. September 30th, 1909. J. A. FLETT, nov 20 Chris Nordstrom, Agent RUPERT DISTRICT. 171 NOTICE Is hereby given that I intend applying to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands at Alberni for a License to prospect for Coal under the following area North of Quatsino Sound, viz.: Commencing at the South-east corner of lot 51, thence south one mile; east one mile; north one mile and west one mile to plnce of beginning. September 30th, 11109. G. A. W. HEPBURN, nov 20 Chris Nordstrom, Agent NOTICE. RECTIFICATION OF CROWN GRANT New Westminster District. Notice is hereby given that In pursuance of Section 98 of the Land Act, an application will be made to the Chief Commissioner of Lands—three months atter date—to have the Crown Grant or Lot 226, Group 1, New Westminster District, Issued on the 17th day 01 April, 1875, to J. Roland Hett cancelled, and a corrected Crown Grant of saw lot 226 issued in lieu thereof. Dated at Victoria, B.C., this 9th day of October, 1909. POOLEY, LUXTON & POOLEY, Solicitors for the Owners or oct. 16 said Lot. M. W. WAITT & CO. LIMITED (The House of Quality) HERBERT KENT, Manager VICTOR Gramophones Are Sold for as little as SI a Week CALL AND SEE WING ON Employment Agent. Wood and Coal for Sale. Also Scavenging. 1709 Government St. Phone 93 VICTORIA, B.C. The Taylor Mill Co. Limited. All kinds of Building Material, LUMBER SASH DOORS TELEPHONE 564 North Government St., Victoria L WE SOLICIT if A TRIAL In order to convince you that ! we are prompt, careful and moderate in our charges. The Pacific Transfer Co. NO. 4, FORT ST., VICTORIA. A. E. KENT, Proprietor Phone 249. Leave your checks with us. MAPS OP Timber and Land. The kind that show what's taken up and what's vacant. Electric Blue Print & Map Co. 1218 Langley Street Victoria. B. C. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 134 TAKE NOTICE that William Q. Ewart of Seattle, Wash., occupation Broker, Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted one mile east of Masset Inlet and about six mlles S.E. of Delkatle; post marked "W.Q.E. N.W. Corner"; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 cbnlns; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing G40 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 24, 1909. WILLIAM Q. EWART, oct 23 F. H. Millard. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER ao, 1909 AT THE STREET CORNER (Continued from Page 5) which the relaxation of home ties brings with it, is discounted by a blunting of the sensibilities; and a gross materialism replaces the imaginative spiritualism which childhood's associations should conjure in our minds. The foundation of all religion lies in the home, and if the latter be shattered, then the nation is in a parlous state. 1 was much struck by a childish remark I overheard the other morning as I was strolling down from my rooms town-wards. Two little girls, tiny tots, were solemnly surveying the monument erected in the Quadra Street cemetery by thc officers of H. M. S. Sutley. After much contemplation the one, turning to the other, remarked:—"Well, I shouldn't like to be buried under that." It was a very little thing, but it awakened a new line of thought in my mind, and I wondered how often funeral stones and epitaphs would meet with thc entire approval of the deceased. I don't propose to quote all the absurd epitaphs which are on record, and when all is said and done an epitaph is a conventional thing, which has to follow certain well-defined lines. But when it comes to erecting a monument, a free hand is given, and as I recall some of the monstrosities I have seen, I feel inclined to echo the words of my little friend of the morning, and say:—"I shouldn't like to be buried under that." I have a nuisance of which to complain. Possibly relief might be obtained by application to the police, or an injunction might be secured. But I prefer to vent my annoyance in this my pet column, which is the recognized medium for the voicing of all complaints, whether mine or other people's. There is a jewellery store on lower Johnson Street, which makes a specialty of auction sales. In order to attract the public a small boy is hired (presumably he does not work for love) to stand on the curb and ri 11 vc a bell. Needless to say it is about the most unmusical bell procurable, ft is a mixture of all the bells immortalised by Poe, rolled into one, and sweetened by a discord thrown in. And it rings by the hour together. Now, being of a frugal mind, and possessing a scanty purse, f frequently eat my anchorite's fare in that same street, or rather in a cafe bordering on it, and that bell worries nie. It haunts my every mouthful; and drives me to the verge of madness. I claim that it is a public nuisance, but as I havc always been peculiarly susceptible to noises I feel that I am a prejudiced person, and have no right to make a formal complaint. If this should meet thc eye of any other sufferer who would like to take steps to put a stop to this sort of thing, he will find a very warm supporter in LOUNGER. Military. "Yes," said Mrs. Malaprop, "my (laughter's going to win that soldier all right. She's already ordered one of them scabbard gowns to please him." One Cure. "You have an enormous appetite," said a thin man, enviously, 'What do you take for it?" "In all my experience," replied his plump friend, "I have found nothing more suitable than food!"—Exchange. 16S WATER NOTICES NOTICE Is hereby given that an application will be made under Part V. of the "Water Act, 1909," to obtain a licence in the Barkley Division of Alberni Land District. (a.) The name, address and occupation of the applicant—The North-Wosi Power Co., head oiilce, Elliott & Shand- ley, Bastion Street, Victoria. B.C.; capital $10,000, divided Into 10,000 shares of $1.00 each; amount paid up $25.00. (b.) The name of the lake, stream or source—Sareta Lake, or Sareta River. (c.) The point of diversion—At the outlet of Sareta Lake, or at some convenient point between the outlet of the lake and the head of the lower falls. (d.) The quantity of water applied for—Fifty feet per second. (c.) The character of the proposed works—Power and manufacturing. (f.) The premises on which the water Is to be used—AVorks to be situated at a convenient point on the Sareta River below the lower falls, or on deep water. (g.) The purposes for which the water Is to be used—Power and manufacturing. ■i.) If the water is to he used for power or mining purposes, describe the place where the wnter ls to be returned to some natural channel, and the difference In altitude between point of diversion and point of return—The water to be returned to the Sareta River at a convenient point below the lower falls; difference of elevation, about 100 feet. (j.) Area of Crown land Intended to be occupied by the proposed works- Five acres, more or less. 'k.) This notice was posted on the 27th day of October, 1909, and application will be made to the Cfcmmlssioncr on the 27th day of November. 1109. (1.) Give the names and addresses of any riparian proprietors or licensees who or whose lands nre likely to be affected by the proposed works, either above or below the outlet—Owners or Timber Limits 29,138, and owner of the north-west quarter of Section 13, and west half of the north-east quarter of Section 13, Barkley District. 159 NOTICE is hereby given that I intend to apply to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands for a Licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at the north-east corner of section 95, Sayward District, thenct* south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains: thence north 80 chains; thence east SO chains to place of commencement, containing 640 acre*: more or less. Dated this 14th of October,. 1909. nov. 6 . ,R. ROSS NAPIER. 15(i SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Elisha ' j. D. Melhinck, of Everett, Wash., occupation Clerk, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island, and about two miles S.E. of Delkatla; post marked "E. J. D. M., N.W. Corner'1; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 23, 1909. ELISHA J. D. MELHINCK, oct 23 F. H. Millard. 162 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Queen Charlotte TAKE NOTICE that I, J. T. Johnson, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Realty, intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal on the following lands: Commencing at a post planted about one and one-half miles south-east of Kumdis Bay and about one mlle south of the Myer Lake Trail, Graham Island; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or Dated November 9, 1909. J. T. JOHNSON, nov 13 Matthew Yomans, Agenl 164 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Queen Charlotte TAKE NOTICE that I, J. T. Johnson, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Realty, intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal on the following lands: Commencing at a post planted about two and one-half miles east of Kumdis Island and about one mile north of the Myer Lake Trail, Graham Island; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west SO chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. . Dated November 9, 1909. J. T. JOHNSON, nov 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. 167 LICENSE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Companies Act, 1897. CANADA: Province of British Columbia. No. 544. THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the "Rochester German Insurance Company of Rochester, New York," Is authorized and licensed to carry on business within the Province of British Columbia, and to carry out or effect'all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company is situate at the City of Rochester, in the County of Monroe, and State of New York. The amount of the capital of the Company Is flve hundred thousand dollars, divided into flve thousand shares of one hundred dollars each. The head office of the Company in this Province Is situate at Vancouver and J. R. Waghorn, Insurance Agent, whose address Is Vancouver aforesaid, Is the attorney for the Company. Given under my Hand and Seal of Offlce at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this eighth day of November, one thousand nine hundred and nine. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which this Company has been established and licensed are: For the purpose of making insurance on dwelling houses, stores and all kinds of buildings and household furniture, and other property against loss or damage by fire, lightning, wind-storms, or tornadoes, and upon vessels, boats, cargoes, goods, merchandise, freights and other property against loss or damage by nil or nny of the risks of lake, river, carmi and inland navigation and transportation and to effect reinsurance of tu.y risks taken by lt. " $ There's | Nothing half § So Sweet | I In Life as | | Love and | I Dudleigh's | 1 Mixture | *! 1 p % I Lhdc Navy Richardson 8 :•; Cigar Store. »»*IVIICU UOUU «S & Phone 346 4 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 112 TAKE NOTICE that John Sheckels of Seattle, Wash., occupation Mechanic. Intends to apply for permission to pros- noet fnr coal on the flolowlng described lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the S.E. Corner of Frank Demers coal location and two miles east and one am: a quarter miles south of the most west* «;rly point on Gundas Island and on Orail im Island, post marked "J. S.. P W. corner"; thence east 80 chains; thenc." north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains: thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 610 acres more or less. Date of staking Sept. 25, 1909. JOHN SHECKELS, oct 23 F. H. Millard. 161 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Queen Charlotte TAKE NOTICE that I, J. T. Johnson, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Realty, intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal on the following lands: Commencing at a post planted about two miles east of Kumdis Island, and three miles north of the Myer Lake Trail, Graham Island; thence west 80 chains; thence soutb 80 chains, thence east SO chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement and eoontaln- ing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 9, 1909. J. T. JOHNSON, nov 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. 163 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Queen Charlotte TAKE NOTICE that I, J. T. Johnson, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Realty, intends to. apply for a license to prospect for coal on the following lands: Commencing at a post planted one and one-half miles south-east of Kumdis Bay and about ope mile south of the Myer Lake Trail, Graham Island; thence cast 80 chains; thenee north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 9, 1909. J. t. JOHNSON, nov 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. 161 NOTICE Is hereby given that I intend to apply to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands, for a Licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on and under the following described area; Commencing at the north-east corner of Section 102, Sayward District; thence soutli 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to place of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Dated this 13th day of October, 1909. A. W. McVITTIE, nov 6 R. Ross Napier. Agent. 162 NOTICE is hereby given that I Intend to applj' to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands for a Licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on and under the following described lands: Commencing at the S.E. Corner 01 Section 101, Sayward District; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south ;80 chains; thence east 80 chains to place of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. : Dated this 13th day of October, 1909. A. W. McVITTIE, nov 6 R. Ross Napier. Agent. 151 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that George J. Schu- ohart, of Everett, Wash., occupation Butcher, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one mile east of Massett Inlet, Graham Island, and about six miles S.E. of Delkatla; post marked "G.J.S., S.W. Corner"; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 cHalns to point of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 24, 1909. GEORGE J. SCHUCHART, oct 23 F. H. Millard. 141 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Geoffrey Framp- ton, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Realty, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the N. E. corner of Ira Hardy's coal location, and two miles east of Masset Inlet, Graham Island; post marked "G. F., N. W. Corner"; thence east SO chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 25, 1909. GEOFFREY FRAMPTON, oct 23 F. H. Millard. 157 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Queen Charlotte TAKE NOTICE that I, J. T. Johnson, nf Victoria. B.C., occupation Realty, intends to apply for a license to prospect for coa] on the following lands: Commencing at a post planted about one and one-half miles south-east of Kumdis Bay and about one mile south of the Myer Lake Trail, Graham Island; thence west SO chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east SO chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 9, 1909. J. T. JOHNSON, nov 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. 15S SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Queen Charlotte TAKE NOTICE that I, .1. T. Johnson, of Victoria. B.C., occupation Realty, intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal on the following lands: Commencing at a post planted about nne and one-half miles south-east of Kumdis Bay. and about one mile south of the Myer Lake Trall, G rami m Island, thence wost SO chains; thence north SO chains; thence enst 80 chains; thence south to point of commencement and containing 040 ncres more or less. Dated November 6, 1909. J. T. JOHNSON, nov 13 Matthew Yomans. Agent. 159 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Queen Charlotte TAKE NOTICE that I, J. T. Johnson, of Victoria, B.C., occupation Realty, intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal on the following lands: Commencing at a post planted two and one-half miles east of Kumdis Tsland and about one mile north of the Myer Lake Trail, Graham Island; thence west 80 chains; thence south SO chains; 'hence east SO chains; thence north SO chains; to point of commencement and •ontaining 640 acres more or less. Dated November 9, 1909. J. T. JOHNSON, nov 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. 160 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT District of Queen Charlotte TAKE NOTICE that I, J. T. Johnson, of Victoria. B.C., occupation Realty, Intends to apply for a license to prospect for coal on the following lands: Commencing at a post planted nbout one mile north of the Myer Lake Trail, Graham Island; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated November 9, 1909. J. T. JOHNSON, nov 13 Matthew Yomans, Agent. 83 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that F. B. Allard, of Prince Rupert, Intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on tbe following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about five miles south of the most northerly point on Kumdis Island and on the most west shore of Kumdis Island, Mas- set Inlet, post marked F. B. A., S. E. corner; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of eommeneement, containing 640 acres more or less, lying approximately west of Coal Location marked R. H. Date of staking September 18, 1909. oct 23 F. B. ALLARD. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that F. B. Allard, of Prince Rupert, 'BIC, intends to apply fbr permission to prospect for Coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one and one-half miles east and two miles north of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked F.B.A., S.E. Cor.; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less, and lying approximately east of Coal Location marked S. A. H. Date of staking Sept. 21, 1909. F. B. ALLARD, oct 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. 94 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that John Taylor, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one and one-half miles east and about two and three-quarters miles north of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked J. T., N.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thehce south 80 chains; thence west 80 ehains; thenee north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 21, 1909. JOHN TAYLOR, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. 95 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that John Taylor, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about one and one-half miles east and three- quarters of a mile north of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked J. T., S.W. Cor.; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. JOHN TAYLOR, Date of staking Sept. 21, 1909. oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. 156 RESERVE. NOTICE is hereby given that all foreshore abutting on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, and extending fron? the head of Saanich Inlet to the 52ml parallel of north latitude, and all coal under the sea fronting said foreshore and extending out therefrom a distance of one mile, Is reserved. ROBERT A. RENWICK, Deputy Commissioner of Lands. Department of Lands, Victoria, B.C., Oct. 26, 1909. oct 30 150 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS School-house Glenora. Sealed Tenders, superscribed "Tenders for School-house, Glenora, B.C.," will be received by the Hon. the Minister of Public Works up to noon of Tuesday, the 23rd day of November, 1909, for the erection and completion of a small one- room Frame School-house at Glenora, in the Quamichan District. , Plans, specifications, contract anu forms of tender may he seen on and after the 1st day of November, 1909, at the office of the Government Agent at Duncan, B.C., and at the Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C. Each proposal must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, for a sum equivalent to ten per cent, of the amount of the tender, which shall be forfeited If the party tendering decline to enter Into contract when called upon to do so, or If he fail lo complete the work contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessiiii tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the forms supplied, signed witb the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed in the envelopes furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F, C. GAMBLE, Public Works Engineer. Public Works Department, Victoria, B.C., October 30th, 1909. nov 6 160 NOTICE Is hereby given that I intend to apply to the Assistant Commissioner of lands for a Licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on ana under the following described lands: Commencing at the south-west corner of Section 98, Sayward District, thenct north SO chains; tbence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains to place of commencement and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated this 13th day of October, 1909. nov. 6 R. ROSS NAPIER. 157 NOTICE ls hereby given that I intend to apply to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands for a Licence to prospect for Coal and Petroleum on and under the following described land: Commencing at the north-west corner of Section 97, Sayward District, thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to place of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated this 13th day of October, 1909. A. W. McVITTIE, nov 6 R. Robs Napier. Agent. 84 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. • TAKE NOTICE that F. B. Allard off Prince Rupert, intends to apply for per- ' mission to prospect for coal on the ■ following described lands: Commencing at a post planted aDouv three miles south of the most northerly point on Kumdis Island and on the west shore of Kumdis Island, post marged F. B. A., N. E. corner; thenee south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 ehains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less, laying approximately west of Coal Claim marked S. A. H. Date of staking Sept. 18, 1909. oet 23 F. B. ALLARD. 85 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that F. B. Allard of Prince Rupert, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for eoal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the west shore of Kumdis Island, Massett Inlet, and two miles south of the most northerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked F.B.A., N.E. corner; thence south 80 ehains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, eontalnlng 640 acres more or less, and lying approximately west of Coal Claim marked J. C. M. Date of staking Sept. 18, 1909. oct 23 F. B. ALLARD. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Fred. B. Allard of Prince Rupert, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing on the west shore of Kumdis Island, one mile south of the most northerly point on Kumdis Island post marked F. B. A., N.E. Cor.; thenee south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east 80 I chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less, lying ■ approximately west of Coal Location 1 marked O. P. M. Date of staking Sept. 18, 1909. oct 23 F. B. ALLARD. 87 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that Fred. B. Allard, of Prince Rupert, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post marked on the west shore of Kumdis Island, five miles south of the most northerly point on Kumdis Island, Massett Inlet, post marked F. B. A., N.E. Cor.; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 ehains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less, and lying approximately west of Coal Location marked A. M. Date of staking Sept. 18, 1909. oct 23 p. B. ALLARD. 88 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that F. B. Allard, of Prince Rupert, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal in the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south end of Kumdis Island and"about 40 chains east of the S.E. corner of Coal Location No. 5, post marked F.B.A., N.E. Cor.; tbence south 80 chains; thonce west 80 chains; thence north 80 ehains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 18, 1909. oct 23 F. B. ALLARD. 89 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that F. B. Allard, of Prince Rupert, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing ut a post planted at the south end of Kumdis Island, Massett Inlet, and about 40 chains east of Coal Location No. 5. post marked F.B.A;, N.W. Cor; thence south 80 chains; thence east SO chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west SO chains to point of commencement, containing 640 aeres, more or less. Date of staking Sept. 18, 1909. oct 23 F. B. ALLARD. 90 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that F. B. Allard, of Prince Rupert, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted one and one-half miles east and one mile north of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked F. B. A., N.E. Cor.; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence north SO chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less and lying approximately east of Coal Location marked A. M. Date of staking Sept. 21, 1909. oct 23 F. B. ALLARD. 91 SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. TAKE NOTICE that F. B. Allard, of Prince Rupert, intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted one and one-half miles east and one mile north of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marked F.B.A., S.E. Cor.; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less, and lying approximately east of Coal Location marked R. H. Date of staking Sept. 21, 1909. F. B. ALLARD. oct 23 F. B. Allard, Agent. SKEENA LAND DISTRICT. District of Queen Charlotte. 93 TAKE NOTICE that John Taylor, of Victoria, B.C., intends to apply for permission to prospect for coal on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted one and one-half miles east and three miles north of the most southerly point on Kumdis Island, post marged J. Y., S.W. Cor.; thenee east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or leas. Date of staking Sept. 21, 1909. JOHN TAYLOR, oct. 23 F. B. Allard, Agent.
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