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Iwallace&clarke \Brokers and Financial Agents ^^J Real Estate, B. C. Lands [ Timber, Coal and Iron felephone 471 620 Yattt Street :- Victoria, B.C. The A British Colombia Newspaper and Review. Pablishtd at Victoria, B. C. HALL Sf WALKER Agents Wellington Colliery Company's Coal 1232 Gov't St. Telephone 83 /ol. 10. No. 9. Tenth Year THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 Tenth Year One Dollar Per Annum VICTORIA'S DAY—It is natural that there should be some criticism of the McBride Railway Policy. Assured- Jit is not perfect, but such criticism as emanated from the political opponents he Government has only tended to em- size its general excellence. Fault may found not so much with what is pro- :d as with what is omitted. There are critics who do not endorse the con- ction of every mile of railway con- ted for. The fault found is that there still gaps to be filled in and districts e reached which some pessimists pro- ] to believe are being sidetracked. And most wonderful of all, there are in |oria some "knockers" who argue that ^ouver is getting all the best of the ; that the new construction contracted an Vancouver Island is only a sop to the Island quiet; that it leads to no- fe, and does not ensure the completion railway system which would link up J connect our lines with the mainland [with the transcontinental systems there- This kind of talk has been heard at I street corners ever since the details of Policy were announced. The masterly Dsition of the Premier, delivered at the |ual meeting of the Victoria Conserva- Association on Thursday night, and Ipnted on the last page of the current e, is a complete and irrefutable answer ilich critics. Mr. McBride shows, first ill, that when his Railway Policy was mated two years ago it contemplated ries of steps which would be taken one me until the whole was completed. The step of six hundred miles of C. N. R. fctruction was a considerable instalment, second step now announced is a prompt logical sequence. It fits in naturally J;r the first and dealing for the moment [1 Vancouver Island, it continues the ori- al line from Victoria to Barclay Sound hundred and fifty miles further north I Strathcona Park, the Island Banff of future. Does any sane man suppose I it the C. N. R. intend to stop at Strath- ia Park? What object could they have? >uld the tourist traffic of a few summer nths justify a hundred and fifty miles railway construction? Can there be doubt, even if there were no assurances m the Premier, that the third step will, due course, be announced, and that it 1 carry the Railway to a northern port tiewhere near the end of the Island? It J worse than illogical to assume that [athcona Park, and not an ocean port, is objective point. Any route to an ocean •t must pass through the Campbell River intry and within ten or fifteen miles of te Inlet, whicii is by common consent, an ective point. Now take the other side the argument. The C. P. R. have gigan- interests on Vancouver Island. They In the pioneer road; they have extended from Wellington to Alberni; they now ltract to extend it to Comox, and they re surveyed, ancl, we are assured by the rniier, will rush to completion a further talment to Campbell River. This brings great, competing, transcontinental rail- companies within a few miles of Sey- Iur Narrows and Bute Inlet, the only sible route for an Island-to-Mainland Iway connection. No one supposes that ier railway company, or indeed any rail- company, is going to bridge Seymour [rrows and the adjacent straits at a cost $20,000,000. Assuredly everyone can that both railway companies are pre- ifing to take advantage of the connection enever it is made, as well as to establish imselves at ocean ports in the North. emier McBride has stated specifically that iroject for the bridging of Seymour Nar- vs is in view, that it is "within the range practical politics." He would not have d this six months ago. but the phenom- il development of railway, industrial, and other upbuilding policies has forced the conviction home that many things which looked improbable a year ago are looming on the near horizon. The bridging of Seymour Narrows is a great undertaking; it can only be accomplished by the combined efforts of the Federal and Provincial Governments. Premier McBride is satisfied that such joint action will be possible in the near future. The credit of the Province is high enough to finance its share of the necessary outlay without the slightest difficulty and The Week speaks whereof it knows in stating that within five years from date, two if not three transcontinental railway companies will be running through trains from Montreal to Victoria by an all- rail communication over Seymour Narrows. The present Railway Policy of the Government is in every sense consistent with such a logical consummation, but there are other considerations which have a direct bearing on this important feature and which were strongly emphasized by the Premier in his impressive address. He enlarged upon his previous declaration that the whole of the Songhees Reserve would be required for terminal purposes. He did not announce, although there is every expectation that he will be able to do so before his campaign is over, that the Federal Government has ceded all their waterfront rights on the Reserve to the Provincial Government, to enable the latter to have a free hand in dealing with transportation matters. He confirmed the announcement that extensive works will be carried out immediately in the Inner and Outer Harbours, and that in the near future a commencement would be made on the construction of the breakwater in accordance with Mr. Coste's plans. Summing up the situation for Vancouver Island, Mr. McBride pointed out that he was assured of one thousand miles of railroad on the Island within five years, and another thousand in the shape of branch lines in the near future, the establishment of northern ports the layout of railway terminals on the Reserve, and the completion of Harbour works which would make Victoria a port second to none on the Coast. In all these declarations he was applauded by one of the oldest, most astute, and most loyal business men in Victoria, Mr. R. P. Rithet, who occupied a seat on the platform, and it was particularly noticeable that when Mr. McBride enlarged eloquently upon the enormous effect which the opening of the Panama Canal would have upon the business of Victoria, Mr. Rithet showed his very marked approval; and if there exists a more competent, levelheaded judge of Victoria's business outlook, The Week does not know him. Premier McBride was careful to say that in enlarging upon the advantages which Victoria and Vancouver Island would reap from the carrying out of his Railway Policy, he was not urging any sectional view of the matter. His Policy is a Provincial one, and he stated truly that no one section of the Province would benefit at the expense of the others. His Policy is a comprehensive ancl coherent whole, ancl when it is completed will show that it is the work of a master mind. He anticipates for Victoria a population of 100,000 within three years, but the building construction now going on, the evidences of industrial ancl railway development, and the incalcu- able effect of the opening of the Panama Canal fully justify a far more optimistic outlook. At any rate he must be not only blind but purblind who can look around without realizing that Victoria's day has dawned. omic axioms have come out of the crucible of twentieth century civilization with the corners knocked off. In 1893 there was a great coal strike in England, which after raging for six months was finally settled by Lord Rosebery as arbitrator. His settlement recognized for the first time in the history of labour conflicts the principle of a minimum living wage, a wage below which a man's earnings should not fall, whatever the trade conditions or the price of coal. This was devised to meet the case of remuneration by a sliding scale, under which wages rose ancl fell automatically with the price of coal. Obviously, in very bad times, with coal at a nominal figure, the miner would receive a starvation wage. The State is now stepping in to give practical effect to a principle recognized twenty years ago: that the labourer is worthy of his hire; that capital must so arrange Its affairs as to ensure him a "living wage," ancl that in the ultimate issue the consumer must pay a price for the article which will admit of this. The occasion is a momentous one; the principle involved is vital; the proposals of the Government are sound; they were advocated in the English press by the writer in 1893; their acceptance by the Government has been a long time in coming, but, in spite of all the opposition of vested interests, the greatest vested interest of all, the interest of the labourer, has come to be recognized as of paramount importance, and capital will have to readjust its perspective accordingly. THE LIBERAL CONVENTION— The Liberal Convention in Vancouver would hardly seem to have been a family love feast. It would be unkind to pry too closely into the reports which have found their way into the public press, but it is impossible to resist the conclusion that counsels were divided and that there was no unanimity on the construction of the Party Platform or the adoption of Campaign Issues. The keynote of the Convention was struck in the childish decision to exclude the Press. When a political party has reached the stage at which it thinks it possible to keep the Press in ignorance of its proceedings, it has demonstrated in a ludicrously pitiful manner its inability to grasp elementary ideas ancl first principles. The only resolution which it tried to pass, ancl may pass in a few clays, was one roundly condemning the Timber Policy of the Government, but apparently the Liberal Organization has yet to learn that the Party will never ride to power on denunciation, and it is a constructive platform, not a destructive one, which is required. Surely, Premier McBride has not used up all the timber. A MINIMUM WAGE—Adam Smith is still the great classic authority on economics, and still the great demonstrator of the law of life governed by "supply and demand." But even his econ- THE TEDDY BEAR—The sensation of the week has been the throwing of his hat into the ring by Theodore Roosevelt, and his declaration that he is in the fight for the presidential nomination. No doubt the strenuous Ex-President would be a factor in any contest which he saw fit to enter, but unless all the signs in the present case are misleading, he will be but a small factor this time; indeed, he runs a chance of going clown in history as "Big Voice." Perhaps it is natural that one should turn to the English Press for a more or less impartial opinion on the incident. We in Canada are a little too near and a little too much under the influence of our neighbours to be quite unprejudiced in our judgment of such a matter. The English Press is almost a unit in condemning the action of Mr. Roosevelt as a breach of faith ancl an act of treachery towards his former friend ancl loyal supporter, Mr. Taft. The Week believes that this will be the general view taken by impartial people. There can be no question that Mr. Roosevelt has gone back on his word. He may attempt to justify this on the ground of altered conditions but the code of honour permits no man to vary a promise on his own initiative, and apparently Mr. Roosevelt lacks a delicate perception of the obligations of codes of honour. Mr. Taft may not be a genius; he may not be as strong as some people hoped he would be, ancl he has made some mistakes. But he has at all times shown himself to be a gentleman and a man of honour. While he lacks the sensational characteristics of Mr. Roosevelt he has during his term of office shown qualities of reliance, of caution, ancl of conservatism, which are invaluable in a public leader, and which will undoubtedly count for much in any balancing of accounts between himself and his strenuous opponent. No public man who has occupied the highest position has so effectually wrecked the high reputation which he established when in office as Mr. Roosevelt has done by his subsequent career. COMRADE — The Victoria Times wastes a lot of good printer's ink, ancl crowds out a number of more or less lucrative advertisements, by incontinently advertising "Comrade" Hawthornthwaite. One wonders whether, in its calmer moments, if it ever has them, the Times appreciates the fact that its continuous vituperation and unreasoning denunciation has clone for the Comrade what it has done for Premier McBride—made him hosts of friends, on the principle that anything which the Times denounces must have merit. Premier McBride has many times stated on the public platform that the Victoria Times was his greatest asset and that he would regret the day when it ceased to abuse him. He varied this statement on Thursday night by saying that if any man supposed the Victoria Times could do him any harm, he "had another guess coming." What puzzles The Week is that the Times has never been able to realize that by continually advertising Hawthornthwaite, it has played directly into his hands, and helped to elevate into a position of public prominence a disloyal mischief-maker, whom his own deluded followers have found out, and who is not by them considered fit even for the ranks of the Socialists. LAUREL POINT BRIDGE—At last the Colonist has come out in support of the project first put forward by The Week for bridging the Inner Harbour at Laurel Point in order to provide direct access from the railway terminals on the Songhees Reserve to the Outer Wharf. When The Week broached this subject last Fall it had in mind not only the facilitating of transportation between these points, but the doing away of that section of railroad proposed to be built by the Inner Harbour Railway Company along James Bay Causeway and in front of the Parliament Buildings. The Week believes that public opinion would never stand for such construction and regards the bridge proposal as a satisfactory solution of both problems. GILT-EDGED INVESTMENT — This is Victoria's growing time, and the clay of the establishment'of manufacturing industries at the Coast. We are still waiting for the iron and steel industry which is bound to come in the near future, and meanwhile may fairly regard the huge match factory in course of erection at Sapperton by the Dominion Match Company as a good second in importance. This enterprising company is hurrying on its construction work and promises to commence manufacturing on the first day of July. Many influential Victorians have invested largely in the Company, and are satisfied that it will prove in every sense of the word a gilt-edged investment. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 There is a popular impression that people go to restaurants and grills to eat and drink. I have discovered that this may properly be called a popular delusion. The eating and drinking become a secondary consideration altogether. The real explanation is that man is a gregarious animal and likes to go where he will meet his fellows. The eating and drinking are necessities. The attraction is social intercourse; the quip, the jest, and added to this, the music. I have never pondered very much on the philosophy which would explain the association between musical meals and unmusical meals, but it is noteworthy that in all ages the Sybarite has eaten his food and sipped his wine to the accompaniment of dulcet strains. All historic records, all the pictures of the great Bacchanalian revels of old show that bands of musicians formed a very important element in the function. In this degenerate age we havc no Bacchanalian revels, except (according to the Victoria Times) in Ton-Y-Pandy on paydays. But that is not the kind of revel which inspired the classic writers and papers. It is the degenerate, drunken orgy of miners, out of whose lives the gloom of the subterraneous cavern has chased every ray of sunlight But in lieu of the gorgeous spectacular feasts of old, we have to put up with the more modest, conventional, circumscribed, and censored repast which one is still permitted to indulge in at thc popular restaurants and grills of modern cities. And even here the old spirit survives. Given a goocl singer and a first class orchestra, such as that so ably conducted by Mr. William Turner at the Westholme, and the Grill will be'erowded. Try to cheapen the musical attraction and most- unaccountably people cease to get hungry, and for no apparent reason seek fresh fields and pastures new. I notice from the daily press that the Westholme Hotel has been passing through troublous financial waters. I am glad to hear that there is a probability of its getting on its feet again. There is no reason why it should not be a paying enterprise if properly managed, but as an inveterate Lounger who likes to have a late supper every night, I can assure the management that it makes all thc difference in the world to me, and therefore to many others whether the musical attraction is * first class or negligible. I have more than once had occasion to point out that Victoria has spent many good dollars in importing third rate artists, while we have many first class ones at home. I am satisfied that if Mr. Turner were given a free hand ancl the management did not stint him in any reasonable expenditure, he would quickly fill the Westholme Grill. For once The Week gave a wrong tip when it started the slogagn "Victoria Hockey Team for the pennant." I am afraid their last chance is gone, and although 1 have witnessed every game I am even now unable to explain why the local boys should have fallen to the bottom with such a thud. 1 utterly scout the suggestion that they have not always tried their best, but tbe last two matches in Victoria were a great disappointment to me. Against New Westminster they played as if they were stale and missed innumerable chances of an easy goal. Against Vancouver they played a good game in the first period, an average game in the second, and a rotten one in the third which would seem to indicate that they lacked staying powers. They certainly lacked combination and relied too much on individual play. On one or two occasions, wheu they combined properly, they easily got to the mouth of the Vancouver goal. The only man who played up to his form was Lester Patrick, but he could not do it all. On the other side, Frank Patrick played far above his form, indeed, his game was simply magnificent, ancl it had the effect of enthusing the other men on the Vancouver team. There cannot be a doubt that the better team won, and yet I have seen the Victoria boys play a game good enough to beat that. I hope that Victorians will show themselves goocl sports and not stay away from the remaining matches, just because there is little probability of the local team winning. * * * . It is never too old to learn, and today I must confess that I have made a considerable addition to my stock of knowledge. I have learned something remarkable, something unique, and something which could only have been learned from one source, the source of all knowledge. I have learned that "on the 29th of February, 1862, the Cortes arrived at Victoria from Portland, Oregon," and "the Gold Hunter arrived on the same day with the news that Savannah had surrendered without a shot and that Missouri was clear of rebels." These vessels will go down to history in a class by themselves. Where they were, and what they were doing on the 28th of February, or the ist of March, 1862, is a matter of no interest and no importance. Anyone who kept a log in those days could tell us that, but only the Colonist, in its ever memorable record of what happened "fifty years ago today," taken, as it oracularly declares, "from the Colonist of February 29th, 1862," could tell us the whereabouts of those two vessels on that never-to-be-forgotten day. And the peculiar interest of the incident lies in that fact that although in every office of Lloyds ancl in every great public library throughout the civilized world records exist showing where those two vessels on the 28th of February and the 1st of March, 1862, the Colonist of February the 29th, 1862 contains the only record extant of where they were on that date. Never again will the editor of the Victoria Times, or any other doubting Thomas, or any other brutal Philistine, be able to question the omniscience of the extra-ordinary personage whom the cartoonist of the former delights to portray as an elderly suffragette; for it could only have been the work of a suffragette to increase the number of leap years beyond those permitted by the calendar. * * * Now that the Canadian Mineral Rubber Company has resumed operations, I venture to express the hope that somebody representing the City will exercise a little control over their movements, and not allow them to monopolize the public thoroughfares to the unnecessary extent which characterized last season's work. It is the duty of the Mayor to put his foot clown against such an abuse of privi lege. Last season everything, including public, convenience and public safety, had to give way to the vagaries of those who thought nothing of tearing up streets, blocking street corners, and generally disorganizing traffic to an extent which was entirely unnecessary ancl which would never have been permitted in any other city. No one wants to hinder the contractors but they should be compelled to do their work with due consideration for the rights of the public, and they will not unless they are controlled. The catastrophe which occurred at Nanaimo in which one chauffeur was killed and five persons injured reminds me that in spite of their commendable vigilance there is one matter in which the Victoria police are lax. I have referred to it before in these columns. It is that of checking "joy riding" in the small hours. I know that the mounted policemen keep a sharp lookout on motor driving during the daytime and evening, but I have yet to learn that there is any attempt to check speeding late at night. I suppose the idea is that there is practically no one on the streets and if a car exceeds the legal speed and any accident happens only the occupants are likely to suffer. That, however, is a very poor argument. It is based on a fallacy, and if it were not it should be remembered that at such a time the other occupants of the car are at the mercy of the chauffeur. I am prepared to say that there are very few nights or early mornings rather, say between midnight and 3 a.m., when numbers of motor cars do not race along Vancouver Street, Rockland Avenue, and Linden Avenue, at speeds ranging from forty to sixty miles an hour, and as a rule they keep on tooting whatever instruments of torture may be attached. I suppose this is necessary since they pass the corner of a block about every two seconds, but I also, know that, if they do no other harm, they disturb everyone who tries to sleep, and I wish it were possible to induce the Chief of Police to have a mounted officer on duty through the night, at least occasionally. It would be a paying investment, to say the least. PUBLIC SPIRITED By dint of pegging away persistently and intelligently at the Fisheries Department of the Dominion Government, Mr. Alan Dumbleton bas succeeded in getting Saanich Inlet closed to predatory fishermen. The correspondence which is published in the current issue of The Week chronicles in a very gratifying manner the result of Mr. Dumbleton's work, and every true sportsman will join in an expression of thanks for his praiseworthy, public-spirited service. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Nat Goodwin was detected gazing passionately into the window of the florist's establishment, when a friend came along the street. He paused at Mr. Goodwin's elbow. "Wonderful American Beauties in there, Nat," said the friend. "Uh, huh," said Mr. Goodwin. "I am very fond of that flower," said tiie friend, "because* I married an American beauty." "You haven't anything on me," said Nat, turning sourly away. "I married a cluster." McLaughlin Automobiles for 1912 Model 2Q~rY\iz Car for the Man of Moderate Means Specifications:—Five-seated Torpedo body; semi-floating rear axle; Artillery wheels; demountable rims; 35x4 tires; 108 wheel base; four-cylinder engine, 30-horse power; Remy magneto; Prest-O-Lite tank; cut out; accelerator; five lamps; concealed horn; complete tool kit, etc., complete with top and screen $1,875.00 Option:—Colour can be either Blue and Black throughout or combination Battleship Grey and Black. Let us demonstrate to you. Call or phone us, making appointment. Western Motor & Supply Co., Ltd. 1410 Broad Street Telephone 695 Victoria, B. C. A Neighborly Feeling Prompts one to be sociable at times and extend hospitality to their friends. This mark of hospitality is universally shown at all private and public functions of importance, by drinking the toasts of the guests with Champagne—Mumm's Extra Dry for all occasions—G. H. Mumm & Co's label is known upon the four continents as a passport of healthful reliability. It is not only advisable to ask for Mumm's, but insist on seeing that the bottle bears the rose-colored capsule. PITHER & LEISER Victoria Wholesale Agents for B. C. 1 Vancouver Nelson JAMES BUCHANAN & CO., by Royal Appointment Purveyors to H. M. King George the V and the Royal Household Distillers of the popular "Black & White" Scotch Whisk_ Unsurpassed in Purity, Age and Flavor All Dealer^ Always Something Ne\ We believe in keeping pace with the times and week by weelj NEW ARRIVALS of select GROCERIES to tempt the appetite anl satisfy it as well—are here to greet you. 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B, Hammond Shoe Go. i Sole Agents Broadwalk Skuffers for Children Hanan & Son, N.Y. „___________ Pemberton Building, 621 Fort Street | Wichert & Gardiner, N.Y. Holly] Trees 4000 well cultivated, repeatedly transplanted Ta to choose from, large and small, some variga| leaved, many full of fine, red berries. Plant Hollies fir Ornament & Pro/it Layritz Nurseries Victoria, B., THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 >Tim rRQMi Arline of the Circus |ie of the most regular habitues ^ie Victoria Theatre who saw Vborn Company's misrepresenta- lof the Bohemian Girl in Seattle jibed it as "a pretty good circus, It d poor opera," ancl that's Ivhat it turned out to be. Indeed, was no opera in it, unless you lit with an "H." An aggregation cient cab-horses, geese, chickens, land a monkey represent the li conception of a still-born Bolli Girl, and the only regret Vic- Is can have is that they threw 1 their good money on such rot. |edeeming feature was the sing- "The Heart Bowed Down." Iqrrison, who tried to sing the nf Arline, has the makings of a |voice, but she will never know use it—now. John R. Phil- |is no voice, but has been heard opera. However, we will let it that, for it will never "come and everyone agrees that it is those engagements which Mr. Jim might well have taken the |isibility of cancelling when he how it had been received in |e. The Vancouver papers, with courage than the Victoria boldly advertised it as "an in- [int performance by a poor com- Rob Roy and After [Tuesday and Wednesday nights larkable aggregation of Celts, fiachs, and others, draped them- in a motley array of tartans, I, and blankets, and featured a lersion of "Rob Roy," at the Vic- |Theatre. A Scotch housekeeper know well and who attended Irformance declares that the only lh person in the east was the pntleman who played the Baillie. [thinks the leading lady was a but is prepared to bet any lnt that she was never north of Tweed. All the other members le company who tried to assume |tch accent gave themselves away, is almost as difficult to assume In affection for pipes" which W. [lbert declares to be an impossi- It is gratifying to be able to J that on this occasion Victoria Ire-goers did not part with much |eir good money, a circumstance will possibly protect them from per invasion. The New Empress Theatre ictoria's vaudeville House this I the writer would say as little as Ible. With two exceptions it has J the worst show placed ort the Is during the past twelve months. fwo exceptions deserve mention. ■Vitus Brothers hav» been appear- ' a juggling act, and in this they lluce a very skilful turn with In- jClubs. The writer cannot say Ithey introduce anything which their many predecessors into the |, but he can say that they were lever performers. But the real at "The New Empress" was Jrn presented by "The Stantons." talked the cleverest nonsense has been heard since the new \e was opened, and the writer like thc proprietors to know it. audience opened its mouth for time and really applauded. |ie rest one can only say that were singers who could not dancers who could not dance, lictors who had nothing to act. fatisfactory item may be remark- Ir. Turner has come back to Jthe violin and there is apparent- Inew cornet player. Hence the Istra is much improved. The Majestic Theatre Quite one of the best shows that the "Majestic" has ever shown on the screen. "An Episode from Early Mormon Days" was a treat and was most realistic, recalling, as it did, "A Study in Scarlet," by Sir Arthur' Conan Doyle. This was the best Western Moving Picture that the representative of "The Week" has ever seen on a local screen. The Crystal Theatre The Broad Street House did not seem so successful in producing "catchy" pictures during the early part of the week as the other houses. Doubtless it is impossible to maintain a high standard for 52 weeks in the year. At the same time "The Heart of the King's Jester" was something out of the ordinary and occasioned a good deal of pleasure. The Romano's Theatre Here again "Romano's" seemed to eclipse itself. A wonderfully clear and vivid picture illustrating an old-time settlers' war with thc Indians, entitled "War on the Plains" thrilled very large houses. The picture brought back all that one had read about the Indian and the Red Man and was represented with a wealth of detail which was worthy of all admiration. Gertrude Elliot's New Play The next Charles Frohman production that will be seen in New York will mark the first appearance of Gertrude Elliott under Mr. Frohman's management and the first American performance of Sir Arthur Pinero's newest comedy, "Preserving Mr. Pan- mure." Originally this play ran for over five months at the Comedy Theatre, London. In his own household Mr. Panmure has been impressed into delivering a sermon every Sunday night. For this he has as little courage as ability. Mrs. Panmure has founded thc Order of Pure Souls, and although Mr. Panmure did not deserhve the honour, he was forced to belong to his wife's society. In the Panmure house was the governess, Josepha, whom in a rash moment, Mr. Panmure had kissed. After that it took days and day.-' to "preserve" Mr. Panmure's reputation. How, when, where and by whom Josepha was kissed is the material out of which Sir Arthur Pinero has" made one of his most amusing comedies. The company that will support Gertrude Elliott in the new Pinero comedy, "Preserving Mr. Panmure," was finally completed in time for a scenic rehearsal last Monday. The principal male roles will be acted by William McVay, Lumsden Hare, Alexander Scott-Gatti, Frederick Powell and Ralph Nairn. The chief female parts, other than Miss Elliott's, will be played by Isabel Irving, Annie Esmond, Teresa Maxwell Conover, Elizabeth Fagen and Mona Hungerford. When J. M. Barrie was a Newspaper Writer The best answer that can be made to those that feel that in "A Slice of Life"—as acted by Ethel Barrymore, John Barrymore and Hattie Williams —J. M. Barrie is writing in a new vein is the following quiz through which a candidate for newspaper fame was once put by some veterans wishful to see him succeed. That candidate was nineteen years old James Matthew Barrie, afterwards author of "The Little Minister" and other works. That early test of his fitness for citizenship in Fleet Street, London's newspaper row, Barrie afterwards put into a book called "When a Man's Single." The quiz is just as distinct a burlesque on newspaper life as "A Slice of Life" is on stage life. It demonstrates that, not in recent years, but all his life Mr. Barrie has found it difficult to make his satiric sense behave—whatever his vocation may have been. Here is the way the quiz went: "Suppose yourself up for an exam in journalism. I am your examiner," said Barrie's friend Simmons. Question one: "'The house was soon on fire; much sympathy is expressed with the sufferers.' Can you translate that into newspaper English?" "Let me see," answered Barrie, entering into the spirit of the examination. "How would this do: 'In a moment the edifice was enveloped in shooting tongues of flame; the appalling catastrophe has plunged the whole street into the gloom of night'?" "Good. Question two: A man hangs himself; what is the technical heading for this?" "Either 'Shocking Occurrence' cr 'Rash Act'." "Question three: 'Pabulum,' 'Cela va sans dire,' 'Par excellence,' 'Ne plus ultra.' What are these? Are there any more of them?" They are scholarship," replied Barrie, "and there are two more, namely, 'tour de force' and 'terra firma'." "Question four: A. (a soldier) dies at 6 p.m.; with his back to the foe. B. (a philanthropist) dies at 1 a.m., which of these, speaking technically, would you call a credit able "The soldier's, because time was given to set it." "Quite right. Question Five: Have you ever known a newspaper which did not have the largest circulation in the district, and was not the most influential advertising medium?" "Never." "Question six: Mr. Gladstone rises to speak in the House of Commons at 2 a.m. What would be the sub-editor's probable remark on receiving the opening words of the speech, and how would he break the news to the editor? How would the editor be likely to take it?" "I prefer," said Barrie, "not to answer that question." Lionel Walsh, the Foolish Fop Comedian, Fears He May Play "Wet" Parts all His Life "I would not be a bit surprised if I were asked to understudy to Annette Kellerman, or offered the star part in a tank drama a la '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'," drawled Lionel Walsh, the eccentric English fop, who is such an excellent foil for Alice Lloyd in "Little Miss Fix-lit," as he came dripping from the depths of the property river, in the first act. "When my considerate managers offered me the part of Percy Paget," hc resumed, "nothing was said of its including nine impromptu immersions a week as an incentive to public merriment. It seems as though I were doomed never to escape these damp (yes, that's the word he used) parts, for this is the third consecutive engagement I have played in which my part called for my indulging in aquatic acrobatics at a sacrifice of dignity and dress—and just for a laugh." Of course, I really don't mind so much, it's all in the work and the laughs a comedian gets, by whatever humour inciting device, is joy to his car and milk and honey to his palate. Yes, there is a risk of pneumonia, I suppose, but then there is so much narrowness in my make-up there is not enough of me to catch cold. Just the same I don't cate to become so thoroughly identified with near-drowning characters as to be compelled to keep on falling overboard forever. Lionel Walsh is with "Little Miss Fix-It," who will appear at the Victoria Theatre Monday, March 4. NOT IN THE CANADIAN LAW Jobs on election days arc going to bc mighty popular after this," said an attorney to his wife, a cynical twinkle in his eye. "Why?" asked the innocent heart of his heart. "Well, I've just beeu looking over the Australian ballot law to sec how it will affect the women voters, and I find the following provision that will certainly put the election officials in a coign of vantage to sec certain things generally hidden. The law reads, after specifying thc length of thc curtains on thc voting booths: " 'The legs of the voters shall bc in full view at least as high as the knees.' " "What!" shrieked the wife, and almost fainted. Well, sir, news of that provision of the The Crystal Theatre Broad Street The Largest, Best Furnished and Most Comfortable Picture Theatre in the City Watch Sor Constant Improvements in Appointments and Service. Majestic Theatre The latest and best Motion Pictures, Funny Comedies, Western Plays, Thrilling Adventures Splendid Modern Dramas Pictures changed Monday, Wednesday, Friday We Cater to Ladies and Children Continued Performance 1 to 11 p.m. Ordering for the Lady Our Cafe is a mecca for the lady and gentleman who want nice tilings to eat and in a perfect Cafe. Our menu is varied enough to satisfy any person, and in every particular will please. Dining Out Sunday No better place can be selected than the Hotel Prince George Douglas and Pandora Streets Catering to Weddings and Parties Private Dining Rooms for Banquets Don't Throw Away Gillette Blades We Re-sharpen them better than new, 35c. per doz. Mail a dozen and) test results Fox's Cutlery Store View Street law was out in the women's clubs in next to no time. And believe me, there was a stir. An extra session was nigg'\sted. The initiative, the referendum, thc recall and thc imperative mandate were all suggested ami appealed to. "Outrageous!" was the mildest word in use. Then somebody saw fit to look up the law —thc Canadian voting law. And in it was no word about a plain view of the legs of thc voters. The provision is in the Australian ballot law, but it has never been incorporated iuto thc Canadian statutes. Hut horrors] What a shock! Victoria Theatre MONDAY, MARCH 4 England's Foremost Singing Comedienne ALICE LLOYD In the Joyous Musical Comedy "Little Miss Fix-It" Hear Miss Lloyd's Famous Song Hits See the real "Turkey Trot," the Dance Sensation. Seats on sale Friday, March 1st Ptices—$2, $1.50, $1, 75c, soc. The New Seed Store Don't Delay. If you have not yet planted your bulbs, do so new. See us for Seeds of All Kinds, Hafdy Perennials, Rose Trees Shrubs, Etc. TELEPHONE 2278 854 Yates St., Near Carnegie Library SOTTO VOCE Mr. Gilbert K. Chesterton recently mentioned an English spinster lady who said, as she watched a great actress writhing ahout the floor as Cleopatra. "Mow different from the home life of our late dear Queen!" THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 The Week A Provincial Newspaper and Revhw published every Saturday by "The Week" Publishing Company, Limited • Published at 1208 Government St., Victoria, B. C, Canada W. BLAKEMORE, Edii A Link with the Past By Bohemian Some people burn all their letters; others intend to but lack the courage, and still others are indifferent. The average man receives few letters which are worth keeping. The average woman receives few which she does not hate to destroy. I remember writing an article in this column two years ago on this subject. Although I have looked carefully through thc files of The Week, I have been unable to trace it. If I could have found it I should have reprinted it this week to "point a moral and adorn a tale." I remember that for many years I kept all the letters whicli I received in my salad days, and with them a miscellaneous collection of documents, newspaper cuttings, and other records whicii I thought at the time possessed some value. But about the time that the missing article was written I summed up courage to burn nearly all of them, and the correspondence of my early days is now represented by one tiny bundle. I have, however, preserved a few newspaper cuttings and among them oue which is of interest this week as it forms a link with the past and revives memories which I would not have forgotten. Just eighteen years ago I arrived in Halifax from thc Old Country, and on the night of my arrival Dr. Wilfrid Grenfell was announced to speak at a public meeting in the interests of the Labrador Mission. I was introduced to the young Missioner by Rev. George Bond, and at the request of both addressed the meeting. I do not recall any of the incidents of the occasion, except that the hall was packed, the people enthusiastic, ancl Dr. Grenfell impressive, lie had only commenced his mission on the coast of Labrador a short time previously, and I think he was returning to the scene of his labours after his first trip to thc Old Country. 1 well recall his appearance then. He looked to be a young man of about twenty-eight; was a quiet, unassuming, modest fellow with thc glow of health on his cheek, a clear intelligent eye, a sympathetic mouth, and a very genial and gracious manner. Hc looked like an athlete, not thc least bit like the conventional missionary, rather like a healthy, ardent, young country squire. But there was an indefinable something about his personality which suggested aloofness and devotion to a great cause, and this is thc keynote of Dr. Grcn- fell's life. Not aloofness of manner, but at times that far-away look which .tells of absorption and isolation. At that time Dr. Grenfell was a very young man, just full of the ideals and enthusiasms of youth. He had only glimpsed the Labrador Mission field and knew but little of its requirements and difficulties, but hc had seen enough of thc sorrow and suffering of thc brave people who struggled with tiie most ruthless forces of nature for a bare existence, to map out his life's work, and from that determination he has never wavered. Twenty years have been full of devoted service, of hardship, of suffering, of endurance, and*of sacrifice. No one but Dr. Grenfell knows what he has gone through, and while the parallel is not an exact one, I cannot help thinking of him as of Father Damien, the martyr of Molokai. But there is something more about Dr. Grenfell, the stamp of high birth, of intellectuality, of noble purpose, and even an ineffable touch of the transcendental. Not that he is not intensely practical in all he does, and perhaps of all living missionaries the most practical, healing men's bodies as the channel to approach their souls. But there is that touch which was never absent from Chinese Gordon, to whom Dr. Grenfell is daily developing a more marked ' resemblance. If anyone will take his photograph of today and lay alongside Gordon's when the latter was leaving for Khartoum, the resemblance cannot fail to be noticed. By the time these lines are read Dr. Grenfell will have reached Victoria, and will have addressed the public on behalf of his Mission. His coming will be a benediction, and it is hardly conceivable that so strong and fine a personality will not arouse in many hearts an enthusiasm for higher ideals, as it is bound to create an interest in one of the noblest works to which a man can lay his hand, the practical salvation of his fellows. The Road Makers To THE HON. THOMAS TAYLOR Minister of Public Works in lhe Province of British Columbia and ta the Road Superintendents of that Department past, present and future These Verses are Respectfully Dedicated. Let soldiers take the bloody sword, And fight the people's cause, Let lawyers pore 'neath midnight oil, And give the people laws, For us the stream, the mountain pass, Rude works in beam and stone, The fight is past, the laws repealed, Our work remains alone. SONG OF THE ROAD MAKERS Forth from thc Presence of God. Fled Cain of the murderer's brand, Fled to the country of Nod, Fugitive over the land, lie ami his trod the first trail, Driven by shame without cease, So Cod heard and pitied his wail, And gave to his footsteps peace. Followed Kgyptians of old, Ouarrynicn, hewers of stone, Ruilders of pyramids bold, Mightiest monuments known, Thct'r ways and roads they had made That Nefer-ka-ra might ride In his chariot gemmed with jade, In his kingly pomp and pride. Came then the legions of Rome, Fighting and guarding their way, Planning their roads 'til the foam, The spue of the Seas said "Stay." Straight were their roads and well laid, Straight over hill and down dale, Thro' marsh, o'er streams they were made. "Ave Caesar atque vale." Caesar, Napoleon the Great, Telford, Macadam, have shown, That thc certain way to create The ease of thc folk is known To be bridges, paths and roads. And these three, the first by choice, That easy may wend thc loads, And Commerce may raise her voice. Consider your ways, saith the L,ord, Then honour thc men who have made Vour ways o'er the land, that abroad Ye travel, unscathed, undismayed, From the Master-mind scanning the land, Saying: "Mere build a road, there a bridge,' To be who, with shovel in hand, Grades it from hollow to ridge. Kasy the task, yea and plain, O'er countries where hills there bc none, Roads to construct and maintain, Tho' hapless ye lack the good stone; Columbia the fair, she is hard, Demanding love, patience aiid skill, Yet her servants will reap their reward, As the word of the I.,ord they fulfil. Let soldiers take the bloody sword, And fight the people's cause. Let lawyers pore 'neath midnight oil, And give the people laws. For us the grading of yon trail, The bridging of that creek, Our work will stand to tell tht tale, And by our ways we speak. —Walter Howard. Correspondence The Week accepts no responsibility for the views expressed by its correspondents. Communications will be inserted whether signed by the real name of the writer or a nom de plume, but the writer's name and address must be given to the Editor as an evidence of bona fides. In no case will it be divulged without consent. House of Commons, Ottawa, 21st February, 1912. Allan S. Dumbleton, Esq., Barrister, Victoria, B. C. My dear Dumbleton,— Adverting to the petition sent mc by you, re the closing of the Saanich Inlet to commercial fishing, I am glad to be able to advise you that the Department have seen fit to act upon my recommendation to close the Inlet. I now enclose you herewith a letter received today from the Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries, which speaks for itself. Yours faithfully, G. H. BARNARD. Dept. of Marine and Fisheries, Deputy Minister's Office, Ottawa, Feb. 19, 1912. Dear Mr. Barnard,— Adverting to your conversation in the Department, when you strongly urged that commercial fishing should be prohibited in Saanich Arm, I am pleased to inform you that the matter has been carefully inquired into and considered by the Minister, and as it appears that Saanich Arm is fast becoming a summer resort, and that no important commercial fishery is carried on there, there seems to be no objection, but on the contrary, good reason for preventing commercial fishing therein. ' As Section 17 of the Fisheries Act, as amended by 9-10 Edward VII, Chapter 20, gives the power to a Fishery Officer, duly authorized to do so, to define the boundary of estuary fishing for the purposes of the Act, I am pleased to inform you that the Chief Inspector of Fisheries for the Province has been instructed to so define the boundary at Saanich Arm, as well as at Cowichan River, to prevent any commercial fishing therein Yours faithfully, A. JOHNSTON. WATER Victoria, March ist, 1912. To the Editor of The Week- Sir,—Some time ago I wrote a letter to the two daily papers recommending the Esquimalt water for city use. The Colonist did not publish it, but instead printed a small editorial paragraph whicii said that citizens ought certainly to support the Sooke scheme. When I saw this I asked the Colonist to insert my letter as an advertisement and charge me. The Colonist did not insert my letter as an advertisement. This is a new mode of conducting a paper and I wish the citizens to know the course the Colonist took in the matter. As a business proposition it appeared and appears to me the better plan to supply the city. The water is undoubtedly pure and abundant. It is in the city now. Water cannot be brought into the city at less cost to the citizens. The late Mayor, some will be wicked enough to say, encouraged the idea of Sooke to please Trade Unions who voted Sooke because they wanted plenty of employment for working men. Four years ago our Water Commissioner said the Esquimalt water had too great a pressure and would burst the water-pipes. That could easily be remedied. The additional recommendation of Esquimalt water to my mind is this: When the car company's lease expires, the City may buy the Esquimalt holdings and run the City cars themselves. Had a previous Mayor not been too smart he would have done well to exercise the power given to him to pre-empt the Esquimalt holdings. This would have settled other difficulties connected with water supply for Victoria West. But our City Fathers are always too clever. I don't think that, excluding the Trade Unionist votes, the citizens voted for Sooke. But 1 confess that I know of two business gentlemen who voted for Sooke because they were too goody. They refused to take the water because they thought the Esquimalt Waterworks Company ought never to have owned it. To go into this matter takes too much space. It is enough for me that legally they do own it. The Provincial Government has said so as also the House of Lords in England. No amount of talk will alter this and as business men we don't require to go farther back. Those fine, costly reservoirs were not required. I rather think the pictures showing the plans so pleased Mayor Hall that he carried the day. The late manager of the Esquimalt Company said if the City must have reservoirs they have selected the wrong place for them. I have no money interest in the Company. Some readers may doubt this. I can show receipts for cost I have paid to get some kinds of labour from China, which will run into a couple of hundred dollars. I still think this could be done and would be of great advantage to the Province and particularly to this City. But the "powers that be" dare not try. I use the word "dare" advisedly. The Editor of the Colonist thinks that every home ought to have some one in it ready to do the disagreeable work. I suppose he is ready to do it for his own belongings. But to my thinking he knows little about Chinese labour or about water. He ought to keep to railways. I know nothing about them. That is perhaps why I think Mr. Lugrin must know a lot. Yours truly, F. ANGUS. FISH, FISH, FISH Victoria, B.C., Feb. 14, 1912. To the Editor of The Week: Sir,—Our sea fishers are subjects of such importance that they deserve the consideration of all classes of men, and it needs no study to convince them that the wealth of a city or nation depends largely upon the prosperity of the fishing. Some say our fishery is only in its infancy. That may be, but you will find that halibut are not so plentiful now as ten years ago. The salmon would have been exhausted long ago were it not for hatcheries, which are costing the nation a lot of money. The whale fishing is going with the salmon and halibut and it is only a matter of a few years when both whale and halibut will be gone as far as a commercial business goes. I am told that one of the Grimsby Deep Sea Trawlers think about placing a fleet of steam trawlers in these seas. That will not mean four or five boats but fifty. Let us see what that means: It means that in ten or fifteen years these vessels will exhaust the sea so much that there will not be a living for them and the government will step in then and say: We must have a close season, but it will be too late. Some people say the sea is inexhaustible. The fact is that the sea is exhaustible and believing as I do that the fisheries on this coast should be worked with judgment and care, the observance of which in the future will be for the benefit of fisherman and nation. I am afraid there are many people in B. C. who don't know what killing- power a deep sea trawler means. Just think of say ten or fifty deep sea trawlers working eighteen hours a day sweeping the bottom of the sea with a ground rope eighty to one hundred feet dragging over the ground. I say before this Grimsby company begin fishing in these waters with the trawl there should be some restriction placed on them, or otherwise say, fish where you like, when you like and as you like, and how you like, and ten or fifteen years after you may say, how much I would like a taste of fresh halibut. "HALIBUT." Victoria, B. C, February 14, 1912. To the Editor of The Week: Sir,—Kindly let me know through your paper (The Week) if some time ago the city did not pass a by-law saying that chickens should not be allowed on the streets. If so, why is not the law kept. Night and morn ing I have to pass over a cement walk and I don't walk but slide- on mud—but on you know. If a] has not been passed to stop t) there should be. "RATEPAYEB City Kennel Clul The Victoria City Kennel Clubl scored a triumph in securing Mortimer as Judge at the fortlnj ing annual Dog Show this month! itit now remains with Victorian! prove that they are alive to good fortune in this respect by ing the entries larger than eveJ fore and by attending the shov Mr. Mortimer has been accustfl to the sight of enthusiastic and ionable crowds at big dog showi it surely is not too much fori Week to express the hope than renowned Judge, who journeys al way from New York to see Vif and its clogs will not find filled benches and a drill hall deserted by humanity. Our citl a high reputation for many ll of dogs, thanks to the efforts! small number of fanciers who! bravely stuck to their work ini of great discouragement but oi| has an equally bad name for tendance at our clog shows. Fd and owners of clogs of high I will of course support the shoi something more is required tol a "gate" and the citizens of Vi are asked to do so. LOVE'S BADGE OF SERVICE I wish, sweet friend, that you would to use my love and let me bear i lie ache of all your hidden pain, the burden of your secret care. I do not ask your joys to share, ■ Though mine to you I freely gil I am content if I may wear I Love's badge of service while I ll For I have one untiring task— To shield your heart from fret and And one reward alone I ask, L To rank of all your servants chiefl —G. Duncan YOU'LL REMEMBER ME When other lips and other hearts Their tales of love shall tell In language whose excess imparts! Thc pow'r they feel so well; There may perhaps in such a sceil Some recollection be Of days that have as happy been, And you'll remember me! When coldness, or deceit, shall slig The beauty now they prize, And deem it but a faded light Which beams within your eyes;L When hollow hearts shall wear a rr| 'Twill break youi „wn to see, In such a moment I hut ask That you'll remember me. THE EMPTY LIFE I have closed all my life and shut thi As men may close that house where] died, Who one day loved them there; that | more May lesser lover in its hold abide. Wliif should my door stand open to the Seeing the guest supreme hath goi way ? What welcome have I for another one- What lamp to mock the glory of th( APART (By Isabel Warren)* I havc no knowledge where, in twilight Vou see my silver lamp go down the I do not know the streams you wane Thc streets you walk in or the garden b Onlj*—for you, as me, the summer flower Fade and are past, and winter winds nigh; Only for you, tonight, tllis sunset sky Flames, winged like seraphs, thrones, ions, powers. Lost to each other, distant, out of mi We live, who still must share the v year And the vicissitudes of day and n Look once more westward. Hav divined That somewhere far a heart that holt dear Seeks you a blessing, from those fi< light? lave yo BOOK NOTES At the Standard Statione Co., Ltd., 1220 Government £ Victoria, B.C.: "Riders of the Purple Sagi by Zane Grey. $1.50. "Honesty," by M. E. Franc $1.50. At the Victoria Book Stationery Co., 1004 Govei ment St., Victoria, B.C.: "Death," by Maurice Maet< linck. $1.25. "The Honeymoon," by Arno Bennett. 90c. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 BUILDING PERMITS February 22 to 28 fiiary 22— Irs. A. H. Schrapnel—Albany St.—Dwelling $1,800 fhos. Doyle—Cook St.—Dwelling 300 P. Young-'-Seaview ancl Fifth—Temp. Dwelling 1,900 Petticrew—Cecilia St.—Dwelling 2,000 Irs. M. Christe—Princess Ave.—Rooming House 7,000 is. Colling—Grant St.—Dwelling 2,500 . J. Thompson—St. John St.—Dwelling 2,800 P. Jeune—Denman St.—Dwelling 400 Kersey—Alpha St.—Store and Bakery 1,500 t. C. Warburton—Cook St.—Dwelling 3,500 |iary 23— Goerge—Haultain St.—Stable 450 F. McKim—Quadra St.—2 Dwellings, each 2,200 W. Henderson—Duchess St.—Dwelling 1,900 lary 24— 1 & J. Eilers—Prior St.—Dwelling 2,500 [& J. Eilers—Prior—Dwelling 2,500 F. Saunders—Coldharbour St.—Dwelling 5,000 . H. Scott—Linden Ave.—Dwelling 2,000 ir. Slade—Finlayson St.—Temp. Dwelling 100 po. Bell—Cook and Mears—Stores and Rooms 16,000 . Cox—North Park—Laundry 8,500 T. Ferris—Langford St.—Dwelling " 1,200 f.iary 26— Gadsden—Caledonia St.—Stable 75 . H. Sackrider—Pembroke St.—Dwelling 1,950 Jane-Prince Rupert M. Co.—Niagara—Meat Market 200 L. Wagoner—Princes and Cook—Garage 150 [ict. City School Board—Douglas—School 3,700 Maycock—Walnut St.—Dwelling 1,800 ■Jtiary 27— B. Jones—Shakespeare St.—Stable 250 ion. Wm. Templeman—Simcoe and Clover—Garage 350 M. Cowper—Cornwall St.—Dwelling 1,900 |eo. Wait—Powderley St.—Temp. Dwelling .' 400 G. Bailey—Burnside and Carroll—Store and Dwelling.. 5,000 Thos. Pay ton—Scott St.—Dwelling 1,350 E. Campbell—Linden Ave.—Additions 750 |)rummond & Wills—Linden and Oxford—Dwelling 1,950 Ulman—Edmonton Rd.—Addition 150 Tr. Smith—Sunnyside Ave.—Dwelling 1,800 hiary 28— Beo. Brett—Burleith Ave.—Dwelling 3,500 E. and M. K. Gordon—McClure St.—Private Bdng. Hse. 4,000 IcDonald & Wilson—Montreal St.—Shed 3,500 Blakeway & Young—Craigflower Rd.—Dwelling 1,800 Hume—Faithful St.—Dwelling 1,950 ■\lbert Pike—St. Charles St.—Dwelling 1,950 Punford & Sons—Fell St.—Dwelling 3,000 ?red. Anderson—Cook St.—Dwelling 3,000 DOMINION STEEL CORPORATION I Shareholders of the Dominion Coal Company and the Dominion and Steel Company have given their approval to the issue of bonds covering the advances to be made to the companies by $7,000,000 preference stock issue of the Dominion Steel Corpora- The shareholders of the Dominion Steel Corporation also met cond time formally to ratify the issue of preference stock approved i two weeks ago. The directors of the corporation now have lority to issue $17,800,000 of 6 per cent, preferred stock, but of I only $7,000,000 will be issued immediately, the proceeds to go into Insions to both the steel and coal plants. The balance will pro- ly be applied later to the redemption of the preference stock of the II and Iron Companies respectively under the terms agreed on when ■corporation was organized. WEALTH OF ENGLAND—ENORMOUS INCREASE IN THE PAST TEN YEARS , Great Britain has loaned to Canada and Newfoundland £372,541,- To the countries of the world it has loaned £3,192,000,000, of ph £1,544,152 was loaned to the British colonies and India. In of these figures the computation of the London Economist of the Ital ancl property in Great Britain is of unusual interest. Basing pgures on an estimate made by Sir Robert Giffen in 1885, it shows since that time, and up to 1909, there was an increase of £3,950,- [000, making the total value £13,986,000,000. 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THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 1905 1895 1885 £ 1,306 £ 1,385 £ 1,691 3,024 2,318 1,927 340 368 520 1,050 960 932 568 427 330 2,458 1,500 1,414 2,025 1,600 1,302 240 175 126 420 380 335 1,000 1,000 960 695 550 500 of many fixed-interest securities, such as consols, railway debentures, and even ordinary railway stocks. In this way capital value has been affected. But allowing for this, the table of periodical increases since 1885 is given as follows, the last six cyphers being omitted:— 1909 Land £ 1,300 Houses 3,284 Farmers' capital 348 Railways in United Kingdom 1,075 Mines, quarries, ironworks, canals and other industries 550 Other trade capital, public com- . panies, etc 2,727 British capital abroad 2,332 Capitalized value local Insurance.. 290 Capital of non-inc. taxpayers 450 Furniture, etc 1,000 Government and local property... 630 Some Important Features "Importane features of the calculation are the changes in the first three categories," says the Economist. "The total capital value of land shows a steady decline since 1885, and even in that year Sir Robert Giffen's figure was more than three hundred millions lower than in 1875. The capital value of houses, on the other hand, has increased rapidly, a result which is certainly not unexpected in view of the growth of the town population of the United Kingdom. The figure as to farmers' capital is put forward with all reserve. "Farmers' profits are calculated for income-tax purposes at one- third of the annual value of the property, the estimate having been one-half of the annual value at the time when Giffen made his estimate. This is purely an arbitrary figure, affording little indication of the amount of farmers' capital. The alternative method of estimating it by assuming an average amount of capital per acre is scarcely more definite, for statisticians are not agreed as to the average amount per acre, taking the country as a whole. Price Changes Partly Responsible "Comparing the figures with Giffen's previous estimates we get the following result, showing the increasing accumulation or wealth since 1865:— , 1909 £13,986,000,000 1885 £10,037,000,000 1905 13,036,000,000 1875 8,548,000,000 1895 10,663,000,000 1865 6,113,000,000 "In this comparison the changes are, of course, affected by price variations, the period 1875 to 1895 being one of falling prices, ancl that from 1895 to the present day, one of rising prices. This consideration affects certain categories more than others, for while rising prices tend to swell profits and increase the value of capital in general trade, it has no such effect on say, railway capital, where the income earned is restricted by a legal maximum for freights and fares. Hence, while our estimate of railway capital in the United Kingdom shows an increase during the past fifteen years of some 12 per cent., general trade capital has increased 82 per cent. Price changes, therefore, are responsible for part of the change shown in this table." NORTHERN CROWN BANK In a concise manner the annual report, signed by Sir Daniel McMillan, president of the Northern Crown Bank, sums up a year of distinct progress on the part of this growing Winnipeg institution. The profits of the bank continue to show a steady increase, being $285,694 for the year—as compared with $258,000 in 1910. Deposits have increased during the year approximately $2,000,000, now totalling $13,893,461. Branches of the bank were, during 1911, opened at Imperial, Sask., ancl Liberty, Sask. Since the last annual meeting the bank's stock has been listed on the Winnipeg Stock Exchange, and a dividend was paid for the last half of the year at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum, instead of 5 per cent, per annum previously paid. The remodelling of the head office building in Winnipeg has been completed, and the bank is now provided with convenient ancl handsome offices. Out of the net profits for the year, dividends amounting to $121,410 were paid, $100,000 added to rest, $5,000 added to officers' pension fund, $15,000 written off premises account, and $44,284 carried forward to profit and loss, bringing that account up to $214,932—so that undivided profits, including $250,000 rest fund, now amount to $464,- 932, or over 20 per cent, of paid up capital of $2,207,500. The following table strikingly shows the progress made by the bank under its present general manager, Mr. R. Campbell:— 1911 1910 1909 1908 Capital $ 2207,500 $ 2,203,640 $ 2,202,691 $ 2,201,568 Rest 250,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 Profit and Loss... 214,933 170,649 152,675 129,128 Net Profits 285,694 258,144 193,659 130,324 Deposits 13,893,461 11,977,590 10,953,576 9,020,017 Current Loans .. 13,191,879 11,761,445 10,263,111 9,020,017 Total Assets 18,878,610 17,064,791 15,417,542 13,148,620 Hopefully referring to the progress ancl bright outlook for the bank, the vice-president, Capt. Wm. Robinson, said, in the course of his remarks, that a conservative attitude was being adopted notwithstanding. "Possibly we could have increased the volume of our business, but the directors think it is better by adopting a conservative policy, to take ten years to do what they might in five by taking greater risks." INSANE HOSPITAL, COQUITLA SEALED TENDERS, superscribed ders for Furniture, Insane Hospital," w received by the Honourable the Pro. Secretary up to 12 o'clock noon of Satl the 16th March, 1912, for furniture and ishings for the new Mental Hospital riuitlam as follows:— CO Bedsteads and Bedding; (2) Carpets, Draperies and windowsl (3) Furniture. Specifications and full information w furnished upon application to Dr. C. Ii herty, Medical Superintendent, Hospit; the Insane, New Westminster, Ii. C. Each proposal must be accompanied accepted cheque or certificate of depol a chartered bank of Canada, made pi to the Honourable the Provincial Sec| for a sum equivalent to 10 per cent, amount of the tender, which shall be fol if the party tendering decline to entel contract when called upon to do so orf fail to complete the work contractel The cheques or certificates of deposit m returned to the unsuccessful tenderersT the execution of the contract. The lowest or any tender not ncccj accepted. H. E. YOUNG, Provincial Secre Provincial Secretary's Office, 23rd February, 1912. feb. 24 NOTICE Meryl Mineral Claim, situate in Mining Division of Highland ll Where located—On Section 61, cal Saanich, TAKE NOTICE that I, W. A. Ij Free Miner's Certificate No. 541476, sixty days from the date hereof, to al the Mining Recorder for a Certificate! provements, for the purpose of obtai| Crown Grant of the above claim. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICl action, under section 37, must be cornl before the issuance of such Certificate f provements. Dated tllis 12th day of February, A.l feb. 17 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICTl District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE NOTICE that James H. Mol of Dundcr, Scotland, occupation Accoa intends to apply for permission to pil the following described lands:—Comma at a post planted about 40 chains wesl the north-east corner of Timber Licentl 44219; thence west 20 chains; thencel 40 chains; thence east 20 chains; I soutii 40 chains to point of commcn<| and containing 80 acres more or less. Dated Tanuary 3rd, 1912. JAMES HODGINS MORRISC J. R. Morrison, Aj feb. 24 ELECTRIC LIGHT for the FACTORY V^ANUFACTURERS are daily realizing more ^tl clearly that the workman who can see what ** **' he is about will do more work and better work —will make fewer mistakes and spoil less material—will not tire so quickly—will be more content, less liable to subject himself to injury than the man who is forced to work under poor light. Our representatives are at your service without cost or obligation in planning a better distribution of your lighting system B. C. Electric Railway Company, Ltd. P. O. Drawer 1580 Light and Power Dept. Telephone 1609 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 A Few Facts About Matches Prominent Men of Victoria Interestea The prominent and business men are taking a great interest in the Dominion Match Co. of British Columbia, and every hour of the day and evening one will see Victoria's men of affairs walking into the store occupied by this company to see the newest device in match-making. Not alone do these gentlemen see the machine, and pronounce it a most wonderful invention, but they are buying large blocks of stock in the company, and are more than confident of the company's financial success, Mr. A, ]_J. Wilder was asked by the writer his opinion, and in reply Mr. Wilder said that a boy of fifteen years of age could see the enormous possibilities of the Dominion Match Co., and predicted that the manufacturing of matches would be one of the largest industries of British Columbia and the most profitable. Continuing, Mr. Wilder said: "It impressed me so much that I bought a block of stock in the company." The demonstrations given by this company are so thorough and the comparisons shown between their method of making matches and the method used today, that one cannot help but realize that the Dominion Match Co., Ltd., will be a class distinctly by itself as no other manufacturers will be able to compete with them, as their machines save so' much labor and use such cheap material, and dispenses with all waste. NO WASTE The Dominion Match Co., Ltd., of B. C, will soon be turning out B. C. matches, and the matches will be made from alder, the cheapest wood on the coast. In fact it is so cheap that cruisers do not figure it in their estimates when they cruise. This company will be a big success, and will pay big dividends to its stockholders, and the reason for this will be because their process of making matches eliminates all loss by fire and disease, eliminates more than half the present expense of labor( it saves $600 per car on wood, and has absolutely no loss during the manufacturing of the matches which the match companies of today have. In fact there is not a company making matches today that does not lose forty per cent, in waste during the course of manufacturing. The saving alone on different items, with the Parker's Continuous Process, owned by the Dominion Match Co., Ltd., of-itself would cnablet them to pay at least 25 per cent. Our readers should call at 710 Yates street, near Douglas, and see this new match-making machine. Our readers have only to walk to 710 Yates Street, and they will bc convinced that this is thc busiest place in the city. EDDY, OF HULL, CANADA, has been burnt out four times, yet WHEN WE SAY THE DOMINION MATCH CO., LTD., OF COST PER CASE he is still doing an enormous business, and paying big dividends. B c WILL BE ABLE TO PAY as PER CENT. TO ITS Parker's Process Die Process BRYANT & MAY, OF LONDON, ENGLAND, obtain all of their STOCKHOLDERS WE ARE MORE THAN Our Process Present Process wood for making matches from the United States, and all of rnMouDui-riuu Makine Matches their wood for making match boxes conies from Russia, yet they CONSERVATIVE Malting luatcnes have made their stockholders rich and are still paying big _ w 1 ses * '* *_ dividends. There is no company in the world will be able to produce matches )?, . *, 10 **3° THE DIAMOND MATCH COMPANY OF AMERICA paid five as cheaply as our own B. C. Company. We own the patents that K™ 55 -55 million dollars for their patents for making matches, and incor- J""" revolutionize the match industry of the entire world, and if you Cardboard' for' t'r'a'v's and covers''"" ' ,7'A ■>._ nnrated their romnanv for seven million five hundred thousand have the farsightedness to see into the future, and have that faculty ■j-aroijoaro lor trays ana covers....... .37/3 .37/1 dollars Their pS"were 80 Z.?. that lhey have paid out "n of putting yonr money in an investment that will pay you big dividends EabT'repairf etc * ' ' ' '.,_ t# dividends to their stockholders forty million dollars, and also vn . ... R ,..„„ TM _,„„ nnMIHTn)I m&tvw rn ' ' ' — paid as a bonus eight million five hundred thousand dollars in Y0U WILL BUY STOCK IN THE DOMINION MATCH CO., ^^ $1.67.4 $3.22.4 n..ir. r.n.,^r,u..T..i*r _m_ *c*t_ a nr>*■-■• i* • _,. c LTD., OF B. C. Deduct $i.67;4 from $4.50 and you will see we will make a profit THE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE, realizing the enormous profits „,, , . . , .. ,. ,„ .*. . . , , nt t_g, ner case in match making, built its own plant and last year made a net The factory is now being built at New Westminster, and when ot if2.03 per case. profit of six million dollars completed will turn out one carload of matches a day, and as the There are over 500 cases of matches in a carload. 1 his means ' • ' NOW business warrants it, the capacity of the plant will be gradually a profit of $2.83 per case. ... . , , ,. ,. ., , _ ., . . , increased. There arc over 500 cases of matches in a carload. This means If these companies can pay, and do pay big dividends to their stock- Dominion Match Co Ltd are the owners of the Parker's a Profit of *'.4i5 Per car. Figuring 300 working days each year, ho ders, with the process of manufacture they have, whereby the ..*1,"; -dominion iviatcn yo., x,_u., are ine owner.. 01 tne larner s ■ . 1 "J A , ».,.." .,„„„, iv riliiHer-siaml tl,;.* U Vmlv nrncesa nf tnrnim. nnt a finished match takes fourteen different continuous process for making matches. By a continuous process thcre wl" *?e ■} l'rollt ot $424,500 annually, (understand tins is on y process ot turning out a nnisneu maicn lanes lourtccn uinerent . , mechanical device whicii receives the wood at one end on °ne carload per day) or 42 per cent, on the entire capita stock, operations, with 40 per cent, loss in material, and whereby they have is meant a mecnanicai aevice wnicn receives tne woou at one enn „. ■ . ■ ■ . '' \,'<_ to assemble all of their matches by hand, and it takes 150 persons and turns <-"-" * ?«<«:' finished match at the other By this I hese figures arc not gucs work. to put thc matches in their boxes sufficient to make a carload a day process we can use the cheapest kind of wood, such as alder, spruce, ftotc that the saving by our process in the cost of wood alone and pay $65.00 per thousand board feet for their wood, while we pay fir* Cottonwood, etc. is $1.20 per case—there Tjeing 5™ cases in a carload means a saving $5.00 per thousand board feet It will be ,'ust as impossible for the present manufacturers of '" thm onc *'tem ?' Wo° per car oa.d' or ,$,8°'00? ""JuaUy. . THEN WHAT DIVIDENDS CAN THE DOMINION MATCH matches ti comjete'with.us as itis for tL'cobbler to com^fe with . .ll,Cre, ,S "0t * ?0mpany tod»y wh° ,S !" ",C !»** m^g CO., LTD., OF B. ft, PAY TO THEIR STOCKHOLDERS? the machine made shoes. The following will give you .the cost of bmiggi ttat cm produce or manufacture matches as cheaplj-as flie ,,,.', . , ., _ , , .. , making matches by Parkers Continuous Process (which is ours) and dominion maicn _o„ urn., iiecause our macnints are so constructed Manufacturing matches with the I'arker s continuous process, where tile j),pcr process now uscj by match makers of today "iat we eliminate the handling of matches by hand and use wood it eliminates thc handling of thc matches by hand altogether, has ' '' that costs us from $5 to $10 per thousand feet as against $65 to only one continuous operation, uses wood that costs only $5.00 per We will take for example the cost of making thc perfect finished $80 per thousand feet for white cork pine used by other manufac- thousand board feet, and turns out the perfect finished match with match by the case. A case of matches holds 144 boxes containing hirers. The saving in material and labor by our process is enormous, less than one-half the help. 500 matches each, whicii sell at wholesale for $4.50 per case. which will enable us to pay big dividends. By purchasing stock in the Dominion Match Company, Ltd., you are investing your money in a concern that on a a very conservative estimate, will pay a dividend of 25% per annum. DON'T HESITATE to call at our offices, 710 YATES STREET, near Douglas, where we give you every bit of information you desire. Come and see the match making machine, it will interest you greatly; or cut out and mail to us at once the coupon below, and we will send you free of cost our prospectus. You can buy the Dominion Match Co., Ltd., Stock al $10 per share on lhe following terms: 335 % cash, balance in equal payments, payable in 3 &6 months COUPON Phillips & Fry, 710 Yates St., Victoria Please send me free of charge your prospectus and full particulars on The Dominion Match Company, Ltd. NAME (in full) STREET AND NUMBER TOWN POST OFFICE PHILLIPS & FRY Fiscal Agents 710 Yates Street - Victoria, B.C. We Are Open Until io.oo Every Evening THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 WATER RIGHTS IN THE RAILWAY BELT New Westminster Water District NOTICK is hereby given that any person, partnership, company, or municipality having any claim to water rights in the Railway Belt may file with the Chief Water Commissioner at the Parliament Buildings, Victoria, a statement of claim to water privileges on a printed form (No. 50), which can he obtained from the Water Commissioners at New Westminster, Yale, Ashcroft, Kamloops, Revelstoke, and Golden, or from the Chief Water Commissioner. Evidence will be heard at local points as soon as the claims have been examined and tabulated, and notices will be published in the British Columbia Gazette and local papers of the place and date when each stream will be dealt with. Objections may be filed with the Chief Water Commissioner. Thc following streams are supposed to be wholly or partially within the Railway Belt in the New Westminster Water District:— Atchelitz River. Atchutitch River. Beaver Creek. Bertrand Creek. Bole Creek. BHsto Creek. Brunette River. Buntzen Lake. Campbell River. Cascade Creek. Cheam Lake. Chehalis Lake. Chehalis River. Chilliwhack River. Como Lake. Coquitlam Lake. Cultus Lake. Cypress Lake. Deer Lake. Deer Lake Stream. Dunville Creek. Eagle Creek. Elk Creek. Ebn Creek. Elsons Creek. Eraser River. Fields bpring. Gold Creek. Goose Lake. Harrison Hot Springs. Harrison Lake. Harrison River. Hatzic Lake. Indian River. Innis Creek. Jackman Creek. Johnston Creek. Kanaka Creek. Kanaka Creek, North Branch. Laity Creek. Lewis Creek. Lillooet Lake. Lillooet River. Lillooet River, North. Lillooet River, North Fork. Lillooet River, South. Little Lillooet River. Luckachuck River. Matsqui Prairie Creek. Mcsliloct River. McGillivrays Creek. McKenny Creek. Mission Creek. Mitchell Creek. Morris Lake. Murray Creek. Nicomckl River. Noons Creek. Otter Lake. Pitt Lake. Pitt River, Salmon Creek. Salmon River. Semihalt Creek. Serpentine River. Silver Creek. . Squawkum Lake. Statloo Lake. St at loo River. Stave Lake. Stave River. Steelhead Creek. Stewart Creek. Stony Creek. Suicide Creek. Sumas Lake. Sumas River. Sweltzer River. Tamihy Creek. Trout Lake. fc Vcdders Creek. Viarette Creek. Walker Creek. Weaver Creek. Weaver Lake. Welcome Lake. ■ Wilson Creek. Creek running through Section 20, Township 39, and Lot 226, Group 1, and emptying into Burrard Inlet opposite Port Moody. Unnamed stream flowing through Lot 226, Group 1. Small spring creek situated on Lots 22 and 34, in Mission Townsite. Stream running through Lot 4, Group 3, and Lot 2, Group 3, Mission Townsite. Spring on Subdivision ifi of thc S.E. Vi, Section 8, Township 8. Stream which crosses the main line of C.P.Ry. k 1,620 feet eat of Mission Station. Small stream east of Whonnock Station C. P. Ry., running through part of Lot 434, Group 1. Stream at Bon Accord. Small stream just east of Whonnock Station, Lot 434, Township 14. Stream at Cascade Station, C* P. Ry., mile 6376)30. Small unnamed creek running north through west side of District Lot 201, Group 1. Small spring in Section 17, Block 5 north, Range 2 west, Township 38. Stream running through Lot 111, Group 1. Spring at head of a gulch on N. W. V. of Section 21, Township 1. Unknown stream flowing through Lot 225, Group 1. Springs at head of gulch on N. W. 14 Section 20, Township 1. Stream running through portion of E. l_ Section 3, Township 6, Range 7 west of 7th, into North Arm of Burrard Inlet. Unnamed easterly stream running oil Viddcr Mountain, through Lot 83, Group 2. Unnamed stream on Lot 12, Township 4, Delta Municipality. Nnnamed stream flowing in a south-easterly direction through Government Reserve and part of Lot 226, Group 1. Spring near south-east corner Lot 62, plan of subdivision of Lot 1, Group 3, Township 17. Unnamed creek on north-east portion of S. E. Va Section 28, Township 1. Unnamed creek near south-west corner of S. W. V. Section 5, Township 15. Three springs on west part of Lot 51, Group 2. Unnamed spring on S. E. V. Section 10, Township 1. Small stream entering on western boundary of Section 22, Block 5 north, Range 1, Township 38. Creek No. 3, rising on east side of Halls Prairie Road and flowing hence through N. E- J4 of Section 20, Township 8. Creek No. 2, rising on east side of Halls Prairie Road and flowing lience through N. E* V. °f Section 20, Township 8. Creek No. 1, north of Clayton School-house on east side of Halls Prairie Road. Small unnamed creek running through Lots 375 and 201. Unnamed stream flowing north-west through Sections 2 and n, Township 19. Unnamed stream flowing through Lots 349, 347, and 348. Unnamed stream running through Lot 30, Township 12. Stream rising in Block 229, Group 1, and running into Bedwell Bay, North Arm Burrard Inlet. Unnamed stream running through Town Lot 784, Port Hammond Townsite. Unnamed stream running through Lot 429, Township 9. Unnamed stream coming from hill-side about 1,000 feet west of Silverdale Siding, C. P. Ry. Unnamed stream rising north of Keary Street, Sapperton, thence along ravine. Small creek running through N. E- !4 Section 24, Township 26. Small stream flowing through N. E. V. of Section 20, Township 17. Unnamed stream flowing through Lot 32 of subdivision of Lot 1, Group 3. Unnamed stream rising half a mile west of Abbotsford and running through S. E. V. Section 21, Township 16, and Abbotsford Townsite. Unnamed stream flowing through Section 19, Block 5 north, Range 2 west. Unnamed stream running through N. E. H Section 10, Township 16. Unnamed creek on N. E. V. Section 27, Group 1, Surrey Municipality. Unnamed spring on P. E. Va Section 24, Township 8. Unnamed spring on N. E. \. Section 3, Township 16. Unnamed creek on S. E. V\ Section 10, Township 16. Unnamed stream on E. \_ Section 11, Township 19. Unnamed stream running through W. Yz Lot 190, Group 1. Unnamed creek emptying into North Arm Burrard Inlet, one mile south of Granite Creek. Unnamed stream running through Lot 376 and into Burrard Inlet. Unnamed stream flowing through Sections 20 and 17 and Lot 226, all in Township 39. Spring near centre part of N. W. J4 Section 8, Township 8. Unnamed stream running from mountains on west side of Pitt River. Springs on north end of Lot 109, near Skidway Road, Group 1. Unnamed stream 20 chains from Austin Road, Port Moody Road, New Westminster. Unnamed stream running south across Austin Road, Township 38. Unnamed stream running through Section 30, Township 12, Unnamed creek passing through Sections 29 and 32, Township 16. A small spring situated on legal Subdivision 13, Section 4, Township 2. Spring on California Street, between Welton Avenue and Thorne Avenue, Mission City. Spring on Lot 18, Block 96, Mission City. Unnamed stream flowing through the N. E. l/.\ of Section 24, Township 1. Unnamed stream running through N. W. % of Section 31, Township 29. Two small lakes on Lots 360 and 362, Group i, known as East and West Lakes. Stream rising on Lot 305, Group 1. Spring on S. E. V. Section 35, Township 16. Spring on N. E- V. Section 35, Township 16. Stream running across Section 18, in Township 22 and Section 13, Township 19. Small stream running through District Lot 268, Group 1. Spring rising on S. E. V. Section 1, Township 23. Unnamed stream flowing through N. E- Section 7, Township 24. Stream on N. W. Va Section 3, Township 2. Stream running through Section 29, Township 1, south-east of Nicomekl River. Unnamed stream in N. E. Va Section 2, Township ig. Unnamed stream running through Lots 376 and 202 and emptying into Burrard Inlet. Unnamed creek flowing through Lot 51, Group 2, into Boundary Bay. Statements of claims may also be filed to water in any unnamed spring, stream, creek, pond, gulch, lake, or other source of water supply, in the vicinity of any of the said creeks, etc. Dated February 21st, 1912. W. R. ROSS, Minister of Lands, mch 2 mch. 30 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS Water Branch. In the matter of the Board of Investigation created by Part III. of the "Water Act" for the determination of water rights existing on the 12th day of March, 1909; and in the matter of the following creeks in the New Westminster Water District:— Alta or Summit Lake. Alpha Lake. Allan Creek. \ Britannia Creek. Boulder Creek. Clementine Creek. Capilano River. East Branch of Capilano River. Chee-kee Creek. Cheakamus River. Cheakumus River, North Branch. Cheakamus River, South-east Fork. Cold Creek. Caldwell Creek. Cathedral Canyon. Crocker Creek. Cypress Creek. Daisy Lake. Deer Creek. Eight-mile Creek or Soo River. Elaha or Squamish River. ' Furry Creek. Fitzsimmons Creek. Green Lake. Houlgate Creek. Holmden Creek. High Falls Creek. Lynn Creek. Lewis Creek. Mineral Creek. Mamquam River. Little Mamquam River. McCartney Creek. Mosquito Creek. Mislilooet River. Mackay Creek. Mud Creek. Martin Creek. McDonald Creek. Nita Lake. Nelson Creek. Olsen Creek. Rice Lake. Shone Creek. Seymour Creek. Stoney Creek. . , Upper Stoney Creek. South Valley Creek. Skookum River. Summit or Alta^Lake. Soo River or Eight-mile Creek. Sunshine Creek. Silver Falls. Sisters Creek. Squamish or Elaha River. South Squamish River. Swift Creek. Shovelnose Creek. Shannon Creek. Straamus or Stroamus River. Trafalgar Creek. Tenderfoot Creek. Thames Stream. Unnamed creek flowing into Lynn Creek. Nnnamed creek flowing into Nelson Creek. Unnamed creek flowing into Seymour Creek. Unnamed creek flowing into Squamish River through District Lot ^77. Unnamed stream in District Lot 549. Stream running through District Lot 600, Group 1. Stream on Block 43 of Subdivision of District Lots 771 and 547, Group 1. Unnamed streain running in on north boundary of District Lot 626. Stream on District Lot 271. Small creek running through Lot 775 in southerly direction. Small stream running into North Arm, Burrard Inlet, opposite works of tne Vancouver Power Company. Unnamed mountain stream coming in on the north boundary-line of Lot 2s, in Municipality of North Vancouver. Small stream running in a southerly direction into Burrard Inlet, about one mile and a half east of Seymour Creek. Unnamed stream flowing through E> lA of District Lot 1240, Group 1. Unnamed stream running east and west through Lot 950, southern portion. Creek running through District Lots 979 and 812, Group 1. Unnamed stream flowing through eastern portion of District Lot 2028. Unnamed stream close to eastern boundary of same. Unnamed stream rising in Lot 1494, North Vancouver District. Unnamed stream on west shore of Mainland emptying into Howe Sound opposite east shore Bowen Island. Unnamed stream having its source north of District Lot 559, and running in a southerly direction through the said lot into Burrard Inlet. Unnamed stream which runs through Lot 2049 and Lot 2048. Unnamed stream which runs southerly through subdivision of north-easterly part of District Lot 871. Unnamed creek on Lot 230, about 12 chains from south-west corner. Unnamed stream running from Lot 1406 through Lots 1360 and 2048 into Burrard Inlet. Unnamed stream which passes through District Lot 881, flowing south-westwards into District Lot 785, and through District Lot 880. Unnamed stream passing through District Lot 785 westwards. Unnamed creek flowing through District Lots 1301, 869, 803, and 862. Unnamed stream on north boundary of District Lot 882. Unnamed stream flowing south-easterly through District Lots 2003 and 2004. Unnamed creek entering North Arm of Burrard Inlet on west side, between Brighton Beach and Point Beautiful. First gulch south of Schooner Harbour, and running through Lot 2076, Group 1. Unnamed creek running through easterly part of District Lot 801, North Vancouver. Unnamed creek running westerly from Snow Flat, on Lots 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, Group 1, and all unnamed springs, streams, creeks, ponds, gulches, and lakes tributary to or in the vicinity of the above-named streams. Take notice that each and every person, partnership, company, or municipality who, on the said 12th day of March, 1909, had water rights on any of the above-mentioned creeks, is directed to forward on or before the 29th day of February, 1912, to the Chief Water Commissioner at the Parliament Buildings at Victoria, a memorandum of claim in writing as required by section 27 of the said Act as amended. Printed forms for sudi memorandum (Form No. 19) can be obtained from any of the Water Commissioners in the Province; And take notice that the said Board of Investigation intends to proceed to tabulate such claims on or about the 30th day of March, 1912. After the claims have been tabulated by the Board, notice will be given of the places and days on which evidence and argument will be heard at local points. Dated at Victoria this 13th day of January, 1912. J. F. ARMSTRONG,, Chairman. jan. 20 mar. 30 NAVAL SERVICE OF CANADA SEALED TENDERS addicssed to the undersigned will be received up till noon on the 15th of March for the supply for twelve months from April ist, 1912, of thc following Fresh Provisions to the Ships of the Naval Service at Halifax, N.S., St. John, N.B., Charlottctown, P.E.I., Quebec, Montreal, Vancouver and Esquimalt, B. C. Fresh Beef, Fresh Mutton, Fresh Pork, Bacon, Fresh Fish, Butter, Fresh Milk, Bread, Potatoes, Onions, or Leeks, Cabbage, Turnips, Carrots, Parsnips, Beets. Forms of tender may bc obtained from the undersigned or from the Naval Store Officers, H.M.C. Dockyards Halifax, N.S., and Esquimalt, B.C. Unauthorized publication of this notice will not be paid for. G. J. DESBARATS, Deputy Minister of the Naval Service. Department of the Naval'Service, Ottawa, February ioth, 1912. feb, 24 mch 14 DEPARTMENT OF NAVAL SERVICE SEALED t TENDERS addressed to the Deputy Minister will be received up to noon on March the 4th for the supply of the following stores delivered at H.M.C. Dockyards at Halifax, N.S., and Esquimalt, B.C., Paints, Varnishes, Enamels, Putty, Oils, Timber, Cordage, Bolts, Nuts and Washers, Rivets, Oakum, Waste, Turpentine, boap, Hard and Soft, Cleaning Powder, Polishing Paste, Chemicals, Brushes. Forms of tender and full particulars may bc obtained from the undersigned and from the Naval Store Officers at H. M. C. Dockyards at Halifax, N.S.,and Esquimalt, B.C. Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not receive payment. G. J. DESBARATS, Deputy Minister of the Naval Service. Department of the Naval Service, Ottawa, February 5th, 1912. feb. 24 mch 9 "LAND REGISTRY ACT" In the matter of an Application for a fresh Certificate of Title to Lot 5 of Lots 27 and 28, of part of Section 5, Map 759, Victoria City. NOTICE is hereby given of my intention at the expiration of one calendar month from the first publication hereof, to issue a _ fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to Albert G. Sargison on the 27th of February, 1908, and numbered 17277C, which has been lost. Dated at the Land Registry Office, Victoria, British Columbia, this 29th day of January, 1912. S. Y. WOOTTON. Registrar-General of Titles, feb. 3 > mch. 9 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Malahat TAKE NOTICE that I, Henry Kelway Gwyer Bamber, of London, England, occupation Cement Manufacturer, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Lot 127, Malahat District; thence in a northerly direction following the high water mark of Saanich Inlet for a distance of 50 chains more or less to the southern boundary of Lot io2t Malahat District; thence true east for a distance of 3 cnains 30 links, more or less, to low water mark of said Saanich Inlet; thence following said low water mark of said Inlet in a southerly direction to a point which is true east of the point of commencement; thence true west to the point of commencement, and containing ten acres more or less. Dated 29th day of January, 1912. HENRY KELWAY GWYER BAMBER, Per Francis A. Devereux, Agent. feb. 24 apl. 20 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reservi established by notice published in the Britisl Columbia Gazette of the 14th August, 1884 and dated the 13th August. 1884, is cancelle. in so far as the same relates to Fractiona Sections 2 and n, Township 12, and tha portion of Section 35, Township 10, Kootena: District, lying North of the C. P. R. righ of way and West of the E. & N. Railwa; right of way in order that a sale of the sail lands may be made to Henry L. Simons. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, January 5th, 1912, jan 13 apl1 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the reser existing over the lands described as Lot M 2130, Group One, New Westminster Distri by reason of a notice bearing date of the 26 of June, 1007, and published in the Briti Columbia Gazette on August 29th, 1907, cancelled so to permit of a lease of the Ian being given to Albert Scott. ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, January 5th, 1912. jan 13 apl CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the resen existing over the lands described as Lot N 2130, Group One, New Westminster Distric by reason of a notice bearing date of the 26 day of June, 1907. and published in tl British Columbia Gazette on August 2gt 1907, is cancelled so as to permit of a lea of the lands being given to Albert Scott, ROBT. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B. C, January 5th, 1912. jan 13 apl VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Sayward TAKE notice that Frank H. Sager of Vi< toria, occupation Labourer, intends to appl for permission to purchase the following d< scribed lands:—Commencing at a post plante at the north-east corner of Section 23, o Gorge Harbour, Cortes Island, Sayward Dit trict, B. C, t thence 40 chains south thence 40 chains west; thence 40 chain north; thence 40 chains east to point 0 commencement, containing 160 acres, mor or less. Dated 6th December, 1911. FRANK H. SAGER. dec. 30 mch CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE is hereby given that the Reserv existing over Lot 6623, Group One, Kootena; District, formerly embraced in Timber Licens No. 16727, by reason of a notice bearing dat of 2$_\\ December, 1907, and published m th British Columbia Gazette of 27th December 1907, is cancelled in order that a sale of th said lands may be effected to Elizabeth Cummings. ROBT. A RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands Lands Department, Victoria, B. C. "*■ February 8th, 1912. feb. 17 may 1 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Herbert Sutherland, Bella Coola, occupation Engineer, intends apply for permission to purchase the follow ing described lands:—Commencing at a pos planted 20 chains east from the north-wes corner of Section 23, Township 6, Bella Cooh thence south 20 chains; thence east 40 chains thence north 20 chains; thence west 40 chain to point of commencement. Dated January 8th, 1912. HERBERT SUTHERLAND. jan. 27 mar. "Companies Act" NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME NOTICE is hereby given that the under signed Company intends one month after dat to apply to the Registrar of Joint Stock Con panics to permit its name to be changed t Murray and Aves, Limited. Dated at Victoria, B.C., this 6th day February, 1912. VICTORIA HOME CONSTRUCTION AND INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED. feb. 10 mch THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2. 1912 Iharacter by Handwriting The Editor of The Week wishes call special attention to this De- irtment, which is conducted by an nglish gentleman, a 'Varsity man of gh attainments. Character reading om hand-writing is a scientific udy, entirely devoid of charlatanism id is possibly the most reliable in- :x of all, because hand-writing re- irds the development of character, id its index is not confined to na- ral traits. It is an interesting udy, not merely in enabling us to e ourselves as others see us, but ay be turned to important account submitting the hand-writing of perns with whom we have business re- ions. Indeed, viewed in this aspect, is only a reasonable precaution to rn all that the chirographist can 1 us. Before deciding to institute s Department the Editor of The iek imposed the severest tests, sub- ting the hand-writing of well- iwn persons entirely unknown to gentleman conducting this De- tment, who is a stranger to Vic- ia and a recent arrival. He is pre- ed to guarantee absolute accuracy hopes that the readers of The ek will avail themselves of what genuine privilege. RULES All persons wishing to consult u" must enclose a specimen of id-writing, consisting of not less n six lines written in ink on un- ed paper. A portion of a letter is ch better than copied matter. It y be signed with their own name not, but there must be an initial nom-de-plume to identify the iwer, which will appear in the next ue of The Week. Each specimen of hand-writing ist be accompanied by a P. 0. $i.oo. Stamps will not be acted, and the outside of the en- ope should be indited "Hand-writ- Absolute privacy is guaranteed. REPLIES LORI'A—You are precise, methodical, i a clear business head and plenty of nnionsense. A fine sense of justice, some e jealousy, a little vanity and a smattering selfishness must be added. This same shness being in minor matters; for those love, you would sacrifice everything, lable of very deep affection, great loyalty, with sincere religious feelings, you have, the same time, a pretty strong temper, is not always under control. Willis good but not stubborn. I note in- sistancy but also diplomacy and tact; you ieve in persuasion more than in force. You ..rcjudiced in some things, inclined to be conservative, in others you are more al. Very straightforward (consistant with occasion). Fond of company and so* ety, witty, cheerful and bright; fond of ii trials. HT. G.—I hope I have your initials corrcct- you hesitated as you wrote them, there- re they arc not clear. I am glad your iend's character was so true, here is yours liich I hope will also be true to life; though m may not think so, your friends probably Straightforward, bright and cheerful, iu are full of fun and humour; energy is ir but ambition is weak, and discretion and dgment should be cultivated. Just and aritablc, with no jealousy, you lack stabil- r and take too easy and trilling a view of You arc neither wasteful nor mean, but u are inclined to bc a little selfish. Very tie reserve, fair commonsense, good moral feting. Affectionate, fond of home life, but io keen on outdoor sports, should be a iod shot and good at games. DAWN—Thank you for your quotation, it a favourite of mine; extracted from your sion of it is your character. I note some (developed mathematical ability, you arc itical and apt to be captious. Constructive ility notably with your hands is also mark- there is lovg and appreciation of litera- re. Observant, you are inclined to be un- ly, and although methodical you lack sense order; some musical feeling is shown, lergy is not great, I consider that you are :ely to be a better talker than worker, yet do not call you lazy, you may become so if t careful; you are not generous and you e inclined to bc selfish. Commonsense is od, discretion is inclined to be poor. Moral rise and religious feeling are both strong, mper more sullen than hasty, at times very sty. Will-power fair, bjt you lack ambition d steady driving energy, I do not tliink u will ever make a big name. Fond of mestic life, flowers, and pets. LOCO, MILNE LANDING—Thank you your pleasant letter of good wishes. It said that nothing succeeds like success; if have made a success of this department it due to the many kind, unknown (alasI) ends who havc taken such an interest in it. d now for your character; not exactly tistic, good and refined taste is indicated, arc bright and cheerful, and you like ercise outdoor sports and games, at which u ought to be good. Orderly and methodi- 1 you are impulsive, but yet with caution and discretion. You have a fair amount of energy, decided will-power and some stubbornness. Taking a broad view you are on the whole an agreeable person to live with. Your sense of truth is weak. You have many friends you are affectionate, generous, and forgiving, with very little jealousy or suspicion; giving others credit for the highest motives. Commonsense is fair, moral sense the same, on the whole you are sanguine. A. B. F.—Methodical, orderly, and businesslike you have both a sense of justice and clear commonsense. Art is not very clearly marked, but in most matters your taste is good, and you appreciate good music highly. Truthful, sincere, with a high sense of honour, you hate meanness of any sort. Although not extravagant you are fond of ease and comfort, at the same time you will deny yourself to assist others. Moral sense is very strong, religious feeling is well defined. Attracted to the opposite sex, you are fond of a home life. Your tact is rather weak, your remarks are sometimes (oo blunt for your audience to enjoy them, your judgment is usually to be depended on. You havc a good sense of humour. TAU. The Dominion Match Company For nearly a month the Dominion Match Company has been demonstrating its patented machines in Victoria, and at the same time satisfying the public that it offers one of the best industrial investments in Canada. The machine itself is a marvel; its mechanical perfection, its speed and its elasticity being such that it entirely discounts all other known methods of producing matches. The saving as against the ordinary methods of producing matches. The saving as against the ordinary methods, such as those in use at the factories of the Eddy Company at Hull, is so great that the Dominion Match Company can ship their produce from the Pacific Coast to Ottawa, undersell the Eddy product and still make a much larger profit than the Eddy Company ever made. This is a big claim, but it is one fully justified by the facts of the case. With reference to the machine, it should be pointed out that it has been ancl is operated successfully in many cities of the United States, indeed, no further away than Tacoma, so that there is no element of doubt or uncertainty as to its efficiency. The American, company which operates it in the States owns the patent rights there, but the Canadian Company owns and controls them everywhere else throughout the world, and every person who buys stock in the Dominion Match Company of Canada acquires an interest in those patent rights. This means that the dividends of the Canadian Company will be swelled by contributions in the shape of royalty from all subsidiary companies which use the patented machine, as well as from those factories in Canada which will be erected and operated by the Dominion Match Company. The first factory is now being erected at Sap- perton, New Westminster, on a fork of the Brunette River and the Fraser. At this point the Company owns five acres of land, most advantageously situated for transportation facilities. The C. P. R. and the Great Northern Railways are adjacent and both will have spurs into the factory. A contract has been let, the ground has been cleared, and the foundations are now being put in. The building is to be completed in June, and thc directors have promised that the whole works will be in operation by the first of July. A large amount of stock has been sold in Victoria, both to Iarge and small investors. This is in every sense a local industry and one which should appeal to British Columbians. It is an assured moneymaker and the personnel of the directorate is such as to inspire the utmost confidence in the enterprise. SOCIALISM Socialism, as entertained by most people, is summed up in a story of two Irislinicn wlio were discussing the beauties of tbe theory. "Sure, 'tis tlle happy time coming," said Pat. "'Tis the brotherhood of man, and the good fcllyship of all. If you had twenty thousand dollars you'd let me have tin of thim, wouldn't yc, Mike?" "I would that," said Mike, heartily. "And if you had a hundred horses, the half of thim would be mine?" "Faith, they would." "An' if ye had two pigs, sure, ye'd give me one?" "I would not. Ye know perfectly well I havc two pigs." Give Your Typist Good Stationery and She'll Give You Better Work Baxter & Johnson Co. Limittd 721 Yates St. Phone 730 J Royal Drink OLD BANFF SCOTCH JAS. SIMPSON, Distiller B. C. Agency, 1205 Langley Street Phone 288 Victoria, B. C VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE notice that Elizabeth C. Clayton, of Bella Coola, occupation Widow, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on island in Bella Coola River and about opposite the North-east corner of Lot 2; thence westerly 7 chains 80 links, more or less; thence north-westerly 19 chains, more or less; thence northerly 4 chains, more or less; thence north-easterly io chains, more or less; thence easterly 16 chains more or less; thence south-easterly 4 chains, more or less; thence southerly 9 chains, more or less, to point of commencement. Dated January ioth, 1912, feb. 3 BETH C. CLAYTON. mch 30 TO CANADIAN ARCHITECTS Competition for New University Buildings to be Erected at Point Grey, near Vancouver, British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia invite Competitive Plans for the general scheme and design for the proposed new University, together with more detailed Plans for the buildings to be erected first at an estimated cost of $1,500,000. Prizes of $10,000 will be given for the most successful Designs submitted. Particulars of the competition and plan of site may be obtained on request from thc undersigned. The designs to bc sent in by July 31st, 1912, addressed to THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia, feb. 24 mch 30 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 3 TAKE NOTICE that Charles Morrison, of Stornoway, Scotland, occupation Merchant, intends to apply for permission to purcnase the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted 10 chains south from the south-east corner of Lot 126; tiience south 20 chains; thence west 40 chains; thence north 20 chains; thence east 40 chains to point of commencement. Dated January 2nd, 1912. CHARLES MORRISON, J. R. Morrison, Agent, feb. 24 apl. 20 COURTS OF REVISION VICTORIA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Revision, 1012 Assessment Roll NOTICE is hereby given that a Court of Revision and Appeal, under the provisions of the "Assessment Act, 1903," for North Victoria, South Victoria, and the Islands of the above described District, and for "Taxation of Corporations," will bc held on Tuesday, March 19th, 1912, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon at the Assessor's Office, Parliament Buildings. Dated at Victoria, B. C„ February 28th, 1912. THOS. S. FUTCHER, Judge of thc Court of Revision and Appeal. mch. 2 mch. 16 NOTICE All persons having claims against the estate of Edward Cutler, late of the City of Victoria, deceased, are hereby required to send the same to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of April, 1912, after which date the administratrix will proceed to distribute the said estate, having regard to those claims only of which she has notice. Dated March 2nd, 1912. GEO. A. MORPHY, 1118 Langley Street, Victoria, B.C., Solicitor for the Administratrix, mch. 2 mch. 30 What you want, the way you want it Afternoon Tea, Dainty Luncheons, Special Teas for parties by arrangement. Do not forget—We always keep on hand guaranteed New Laid Eggs. The TEA KETTLE n» douglas st. MISS M. WOOLDRIDGE, Proprietress Opposite the Victoria Theatre Wouldn't you like to put your baby to bed in a beautiful, safe and comfortable crib like this ? It is an "IDEAL" nest for "the best baby in the world." You can lower the sides to make it a convenient annex to mother's bed, when desired. Ends and sides are high enough to prevent baby climbing out. Spindles are so close together that baby's head cannot get between them. No dangerous sharp corners or rough edges often found on cribs less carefully made. Decorated panels on the ends lend an inviting touch of color. Few cribs are so altogether attractive. This is on'y one of many. "IDEAL" designs. Be lure and ask your dealer to show you "IDEAL" Cribs. Our trademark on the foot-rail identifies them. Write our nearest Offlce for Free Booklet No. •60 IDEAL BEDDING G MONTREAL-TORONTO-WINNIPEG O. LIMITED 32 Chas. Hayward President Reginald Hayward Sec'y-Treas. F. Caselton Manager Phones 2235, 2236, 2237, 2238, 2239 The B. C. Funeral Furnishing Co. (Successors to Charles Hayward) Funeral Directors and Embalmers 1016 Govt. St. Established 1867 Victoria, B. C. To Typewriters The McGurrin Copy Holder Screws to Desk or Table. Adjustable in any Position. Only $2.50 each For sale at Victoria Book & Stationery Company, Limited "Everything for the Office" 1004 Government St., late Waitt's Music Store Telephone 63 French's Indoor Zoo Old Province Bldg. Courtney St. Open Daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission 25 cents, Children 15cents }typ Horn THE BEST Or EVERYTHING IN THE HIART Or THECIIT 135R00HSWiTHftmi-50SAMPUflD0MS 10 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 Society Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Gillespie of Vancouver are visiting in the city. * * * Mrs. Charlesworth of Duncan, B.C., is in town on a short visit. * # * Mr. Ray W. Jones, from Seattle, is in the city on business. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Harson of Vancouver spent the week-end in the city. * * * Mr. W. D. Scott, jr., of Portland, is staying in Victoria. * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Woods, from Winnipeg, are guests in this city. * * * Mrs. Geo. Bushby, Vancouver, has been visiting her relatives in this city. v * * * Mr. and Mrs. H. Home, Calgary, are the guests of friends in Victoria. Mr. Vibert, Inspector of the Union Bank, spent the past week in Victoria. * * * Mr. ancl Mrs. L. A. Ambery, of Seattle, were registered at the Empress Hotel, during thc week. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Cotton, of New Westminster, arc guests at the Empress Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. James of San Francisco, are making a brief visit to Victoria. * * # Mrs. Frank Green and Master Brian Green from Cowichan Lake are paying a visit to the city. * * * Mrs. F. A. Wall, from Vancouver, has been staying at the Empress Hotel. * * * Mr. ancl Mrs. H. F. W. Rorke, of Ashcroft, B.C., are staying at the Dominion Hotel on a brief visit. * * * Mr. Harold Mainguy, from Chemainus, B.C., enjoyed a short visit in • the city during the week. * * * Miss Bolster, from Cowichan, enjoyed a brief visit to the city during the week. * * * 'Mr. and Mrs. John Hirsch, of Duncan, B.C., have returned from Honolulu and Southern California. * * * Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mohr, of Moose Jaw, are registered at the Empress Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Reid, from Toronto, arrived in the city on Saturday. * * * Mr. Thomas Geiger, from Riverside Hofel, Cowichan Lake, is in town visiting his relatives. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Barton were week-end guests in the city, staying at the Prince George Hotel. * * * C. H. Topp and survey party have left for Cowichan Lake, where they intend spending some months. * * * Miss Hilda Ramsay, who has been the guest of Mrs. Stevenson, Burdette Avenue, has returned to her home in Chilliwack. * * * Miss Edith Hyde, who has been the guest of friends in Vancouver, returned to her home in England, during the week. * * * Miss Edith Brown, Craigflower Road, entertained a number of friends last Friday evening at a most enjoyable card party. * * * Mr.' and Mrs. Leeder, who have been visiting in England, returned to their home in Victoria on Tuesday last. * * * The many friends of Miss Eberts, (who was operated on recently for appendicitis) will be glad to hear she is progressing favourably. * * * Miss R. Anderson, who has been paying Mrs. Mainguy, Chemainus, B. C, an extended visit, is again in Victoria. * * * Mrs. Geo. Stelly left during the week for Cowichan Lake, where she intends spending a few clays at the Riverside Hotel. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Fitgherbert Bullen, Mrs. Arthur Coles, Mrs. Hickman Tye and Mrs. J. S. H. Matson and children have left on an extended visit abroad. Friends of Mr. Peter Webb (a member of the staff of Monk & Monteith), who is at present undergoing treatment at St. Joseph's hospital, will be glad to hear that he is progressing lavourably after a severe attack of la grippe. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Harvey from Qu'Appelle, and Dr. Tomalin of Deloraine are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Barton, Esquimalt Road. Mrs. Harvey is sister to Mrs. Barton, ancl intends spending a few months here. Dr. Tomalin intends in the near future to practice in this city. * * us The marriage was celebrated recently of Mr. T. D. Bailey of Cranbrook, B.C., and Miss Ester G. Thomas, of this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. N. Miller at his residence, 306 Menzies street. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey are spending their honeymoon in Seattle, Wash. ESQUIMALT NAVAL PRISON SEALED TENDERS endorsed "Gaol Supplies," for the supply of Groceries, Bread, Beef, Clothing, Hoots and Shoes for the above named institution, from the first day of April, 1Q12, to the thirty-first clay of March, 1913, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen years, will be received by the undersigned up to the Twenty-second (22nd) day of March, 1912, at the Warden's Office, Provincial Gaol, 'I opaz Avenue, City. All supplies to be delivered at the Esquimalt Naval Prison as required without extra charge. All articles required for use in these contracts to he of provincial manufacture as far as practicable. Eorms of tender will be supplied on application at the Provincial Gaol. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. M. MUTTER, Warden. Victoria, ist March, 1912. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Port Alberni School SEALED TENDERS, superscribed "Tender for School-house, Port Alberni," will_ be received by the Honourable thc Minister of Public Works jip to 12 o'clock noon of Wednesday, the 13th day of March, 1912, for the erection ancl completion of a two-room frame school-house at Port Alberni, in the Alberni Electoral District, 11. C. Plans, specifications, contract, and forms of tender may be seen on and after the 26th day of February, J912, at the offices of A. D. Cooper, Esq., Secretary of the School Board, Port Alberni, B.C.; t\\n Government Agents, Alberni and Nanaimo; and the Department of Public Works, Parliament Buildings, 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 the sum of $500, which shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so, or if he fail to complete the work contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon thc 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. Thc lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. E. GRIFFITH, Public Works Engineer. Department of Public Works, Victoria, B.C., February 26th, 1912. mch. 2 mch. 9 The engagement is announced of C. Hungerford Pollen, son of the late John Hungerford Pollen, M.A., and cousin of Sir R. Hungerford Pollen, Bart., of Redenham, Plants, ancl Rod- bourne, Malmesbury, Wilts, ancl Mabel Brenda Dumbleton, eldest daughter of Alan Southey Dumbleton, Barrister, of this city, and granddaughter of the late Henry Dumbleton of "Rocklands," Rockland Ave., and "Hall Grove," Bagshot, Surrey, England. (Mr. Pollen is president of the Kootenay Central Railway Company). LET THERE BE LIGHT "When you choose a mate for life, it's just as well to take a lantern—or turn up the gas," said George Arliss, whose after-dinner speeches are ahvays entertaining. "A farmer, returning home late at night, found a man standing beside thc house with a lighted lantern in his hand. 'What arc you doing there?' hc asked savagely, suspecting he had caught a criminal. For answer came a chuckle, and: 'It's only mce, zur.' "The farmer recognized John, his shepherd. " 'It's you, John, is it? What on earth are you doing here this time 0' night?' "Another chuckle. 'I'm a-coorting Ann, zur.' " 'And so you've come courting with a lantern, you fool. Why, I never took a lantern when I courted your mistress.' " 'No, zur, you didn't, zur,' John chuckled. 'We can all zee you didn't, zur.'" RE-FORM A Frenchman who had spent thirty years in prison was asked what change in the world surprised him most. Hc passed over the aeroplanes, motors, and phonographs, and said: "When I went to prison women were quite round. Now they arc flat and oblong." PROVINCIAL GAOL VICTORIA, B. C. SEALED TENDERS endorsed ■'Gaol Supplies," for t the supply of Groceries, Bread, Beef, Clothing,_ Boots and Shoes for the above named institution from the ist day of April, 1912 to the 31st day of March, 1913, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen y ars, will be received by the undersigned up to the Twenty-second (22nd) day of March, 1912, at the Warden's Office, Provincial Gaol, Topaz Avenue, City. All supplies to be delivered at thc Provincial Gaol as required without extra charge. All articles required for use in these contracts to be of provincial manufacture as fas as practicable. Forms of tender will be supplied on application at the Provincial Gaol. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. M. MUTTER, Warden. Victoria, ist March, 1912. WhyLetYour Lot Lie Idle? You have your money tied up; getting no returns. Just drop round td our office and let us submit plans for a cosy little home. We furnish the money. J. L Punderson & Co., Ltd. Rooms 5 & 6 Brown Block Phone 1366 550 Yates Street ST. FRANCIS HOTEL Victoria, B.C. Formerly Oriental Hotel * LAMBERT & SEDNEY, Props. Special Inducements to Transients. First Class Bar in conection. Rates Reasonable. Newly Renovated. Loose Covers and Boat Cushions Leather Work and Special Designs Made-to-order E. S. STILES AUCTIONEER i_f VALUATOR UPHOLSTERING, PACKING _■ REMOVING French Polishing 1109 Fort Street Phone 2149 Westholme Grill Formerly Songhees Completely rehabilitated, under mew management. 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Phone 594 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 ii Sotto Voce The Week's Rumours and Humours (By The Hornet) 99 iThat the Apollo Belvidere has langed his boarding house to avoid le leap year importunities of the pung lady boarders. * * * IThat although he has had his hair It and his neck shaved, he is still as ^satisfactory a lover as ever. * * * That though he never lived in Jiarble halls," the verdict of the op- |site sex is that he has a marble art. * * * Iriiat the most probable explanation \ his apparent coldness is that he a wife—at home. * * * fhat the hysterical suffragette who so keen on reform a fortnight is now cooing milder than a suck- I dove. |hat with the anticipated change diet she is not at all certain that |r all she does not prefer "the bpots of Egypt." * * * That in contemplating similar es a wise philosopher commented, |was ever thusly." * * * jhat the report of the Investigation rnmittee of the City Council will be ind to be an interesting document Jt ever sees the light of clay. * * * That it will be a pity for it to bc Hed in the archives. that it can hardly fail to contain fie severe strictures and to make ne drastic recommendations. That it is better to walk out than to be kicked out, though there are some people who do not think so. * * * That motoring at the public expense does not develop a love for walking. * * * That if the Fire Chief's motor car does not kill somebody, it will be because the "very hairs of his head are numbered." 3|( 9J«' _Y That his chauffeur was trained on the air-line principle. * * * That the Victoria Times has a fine stock of expletives, but no new ones. * * * That the same old bunch are pulled out and refurbished every time election comes around. * * * That you can pay your money and take your choice of the following: "sublime co-ordination of brass," "humbug," "political chicanery," "cheek-by-jowl tool," "plungers,'' "adepts at the art of deception, subterfuge and misrepresentation," "malevolent ingenuity." * * * That if a man has a thin skin he should keep out of politics. * * * That the City would make no mistake in concluding a permanent arrangement with Engineer Thompson. * * * That some men do not know their own limitations, and the City Engineer is one of them. * * * That a year ago his friends did their best to save him and he would not; now it is too late. * * * That the malodorous fungus which thrives in Smith's Hill Reservoir is not spelt "Algy," but, it is just as sappy. * * * That it looks like a water famine for Victoria this summer, and an occasional dip in the sea. That this would be hard on the dividends of the White Swan Soap Company. * # * That there should be a speed limit, not exceeding sixty miles an hour, for "joy riders" within the city limits. * * * That the Jordan River power is connected with the City lights, but you wouldn't notice it. * *!< * That it is true that a new car has arrived for the Fort Street route, despite all rumours to the contrary, i * * That when a person has been wrongly accused there is no consolation quite as sweet as to be exonerated by the accuser. * * * That there will not be forty-two Liberal candidates in the field at the forthcoming Provincial election, in well informed quarters the number is estimated at ten. * * * That there is no satisfying some people; the only thing that would please them would be to build a railway to the moon. * * * That the Government can do many things for Vancouver Island, but they cannot tow it on to the mainland. * * * That some people talk as if it were a disadvantage to be surrounded by the ocean, but the British Isles have never found it so. * * » That even J. P. Morgan is doubtful whether Roosevelt can "come back." The only person who seems to have any confidence about it is the gallant Colonel himself. * * * That Toronto has undertaken to settle the Home Rule question for Ireland. * * * That this is not the only time that the people of "Toronto the Good" have undertaken to bite off more than they could chew. That the more it is looked into, the more the Indian claim looks like a Meara's Nest. * * * That if the Times has no faith in the future of Victoria, it has a great faith in the future of the Liberal party in B. C, faith being "the evidence of things not seen." * * * That the nomination in Esquimalt will go to Harry Pooley, who deserves it on every ground. * * * That there are the best of reasons why neither of the other names mentioned should be entertained. * * * Tbat the first thing the new Executive of the V. A. D. C. should do is to revive the dramatic "At Homes" which were inexpensive, popular and sociable. * * * That there are limits to the influence even of the Fourth Estate, when its members try to attach real estate on an Indian Reserve. * * * That Dr. Michael Clark, the member for Red Deer, must be "the ablest debater on economics in this country," because the Times says so, but the people of Victoria did not discover it when he was down here last year. * * * That the Health Department is making another spasmodic attack upon the milk vendors—chalk it up. * * * That the question of the hour is: "Was the Quebec Bridge blown up or was it blown clown?" * * * That whatever may be said about Parker Williams' politics, he is improving every session as a debater. * # * That he is easily the wittiest speaker, in the House, and some of his sayings are neatly epigrammatic. That the local press is not always happy in its selection of headlines; lor instance, referring to the hockey match, "IF VICTORIA MEETS DEFEAT, good Hight." why not "bad night." * * * That the monkey introduced in the Bohemian Girl supplied the "missing link." * * * That the pen and ink sketch of Mr. Speaker in the Victoria Times recalls memories of Reynolds fifty years ago—it was so rank. * * * That Bonar Law must be making goocl, because the Liberal Press is beginning to villify him. * * * That the Times' offer of "the right hand of fellowship" to the new Bishop of Columbia is a doubtful compliment, after the manner in which it treated his predecessor. * * * That he must be a man of large charity if he is able to accept it without a qualm. * * * That the comparison of the Nationalists of Quebec to the Home Rulers of Ireland is a little rough on the Nationalists, -who have never preached sedition and practised murder as a profession. * * * That the public always thought the Mayor's veto a little too absolute; it is now cut down to reasonable proportions. * * * That the Big Four will be nominated again for Victoria; the party is quite content to let well alone. * * * That The Week's prediction that His Worship Mayor Beckwith would make good is being verified every day; he "says nothing and saws wood." * * * That the village of Victoria is rapidly becoming a city of skyscrapers, and the people are looking up. What Yon Save on Quality Here is a Great Item. Quality Goods are Arriving Daily New Furniture and New Carpets of the highest quality are arriving daily. Our second floor never had such a fine assortment of Carpets and Squares, and our furniture floors have a showing that is unequalled. We want you to come and inspect the new goods. The more you spend on these the more you save. They are the most value for the least money to be found anywhere. They are the newest things in town. There is no substitute for quality. Tlie only skimping is in the price. The severest critics can find no fault with these goods. This store is yours to the extent of your desire. Come and see the articles you want at wanted prices for your home today. A Splendid Shipment of Office Furniture Just Arrived See the showing on our fourth floor. Here are a few of the pieces just unpacked. Fumed Oak or Mahogany Double Pedestal, Flat Top Sanitary Office Desk—Containing 6 drawers, measurement of top 37x60. A high-grade desk, of beautiful, selected grain, solid quarter-cut oak—Fumed Oak $60.00 Mahogany $75.00 Flat Top Sanitary Office Desk—Oak, golden or Early English finish, 54 in. long, 32 in. wide, 30*4 in. high. Writing bed quartered oak 1% in. thick, rest of desk plain oak $35-00 Flat Top Office Desk—Size so in. long, 30 in. wide, 30l/2 in. high. Quartered oak writing bed, balance plain oak. Raised drawer fronts, combination lock. Golden finish $27-5° Flat Top Sanitary Office Desks—Quartered oak, writing bed 1% in. thick, built up quartered oak fronts. Gables and back plain oak. Heavy panels. This desk is very substantially constructed. Made in fumed or Early English finish— 50 in. long, 32 in. wide, 305^ in. high $35-oo 60 in. long, 32 in. wide, 30J4 in. high $40.00 Low Roll Sanitary, Double Pedestal, Solid Quarter Cut Oak, Early English Finish Office Desk—Handsomely fitted with filing sections, etc., body containing 6 drawers $85.00 Roll Top Desk—Quartered Oak writing bed, balance plain oak. Raised drawer fronts, closed back. Drawers lock automatically with curtain. Polished top and curtain, golden finish $42.00 Typewriter Stand—Oak, golden finish. Size 48 in. long, 19 in. wide, 25 in. high. Drawers large enough for foolscap paper. Slide over drawers. Extension leaf on one side $14.00 Writing bed quar- Roll Top Sanitary Desk—Oak, golden or Early English finish, tered oak 1'/$ in. thick, rest of desk plain oak— 50 in. long, 32 in. wide, 43 in. high 54 in. long, 32 in. wide, 43 in. high .$45-00 .$50.00 COME IN AND SEE OUR SATURDAY EVENING SPECIALS The More You Spend, The More You Save VICTORIA'S Popular Aome Furnishers ■'*,->' \^..*vl.'!iik8tL_?_.;r.-'J/£■'Mrai-'-'^ mm X^-i'.:-">'■■ ►THE IU m ^TMOf^ 5i6?L SW ws. VICTORIA'S Popular /Iome fURNISHERS The Severest Critics can find no Fault with our Goods 12 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 Premier McBride's Exposition of his Railway Policy Masterly Address delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Conservative Association, in the A. 0. U. W. Hall, Victoria on Thursday, February 2Qth, IQI2 Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: I will attempt in a few words to emphasize if I may the business of parliament and more especially as it relates to Victoria and Vancouver Island. While I would undertake this it is not with the slightest desire that I should perpetuate the old doctrine of "mainland and island,"—on the contrary I would deprecate that old order of things, and take the stand that we are one and inseparable, Vancouver Island and the Mainland, and that whatever may be for the development of the mainland must of a certainty mean the substantial growth and prosperity of the Island of Vancouver. Splendid Progress "Time after time whenever occasion has permitted we have all been able to mark the splendid progress that has come to the city of Victoria at the same time as the sister cities of Vancouver and New Westminster on the mainland were enjoying similar periods of prosperity. This is a legitimate and proper order of things. Your interests are one ancl the same. Whether you arc Canadians or Britishers I know that I do not appeal to you in vain when I ask you to believe that whatever may tend to promote the permanent and legitimate development and improvement of the mainland must in the selfsame measure bring prosperity and progress to the city of Victoria and Vancouver Island generally. So that if for the few minutes I shall speak to you I shall deal particularly with Vancouver Island and how it may be affected by certain proposals of the present administration, I do not mean to sever in any sense at all the destiny of this section of the country from the lands across the gulf; but on the contrary, if it be at all possible, to link up the future of the Island with the future of the mainland and also with the whole Dominion of Canada. And in order to do ourselves justice in this connection we must all move along well defined, certain, and legitimate lines. There is no reason in B. C. for any boom, at any rate in the sense that some of us might understand it according to western developments of a certain nature. There is no reason in this country for any inflation of values, there is no reason here for anything which in every detail cannot stand to be associated with clean- cut, sound, honest business principles; and it is with these three or four words that I would attempt to introduce to your attention for a very few minutes one or two things which ought to appeal to every man and woman and every boy and girl on the Island, who is old enough to understand things in their right nature. Will Double Population Victoria today is quickly dropping the garb of a city of 20,000 or perhaps 30,000 or even 40,000 and taking on the raiment of a large well ordered centre whose population presently will be measured by the hundreds of thousands. I will not make the statement that in two or three years we will reach these proportions, but 1 am quite convinced, ladies and gentlemen, that at any rate within the next three years, with a well ordered condition of affairs we should at the very least double our present population. (Applause). And in the same proportion we should increase the business interests for which the city of Victoria stands. You ask me upon what premises I make this deduction and base my conclusion. My answer comes to me very quickly. The extension of the E. & N. Railway, now arranged by the government and endorsed by the legislature, provide a mileage of some 200 miles of track from Victoria toward the northern sections of the Island. If we were to make a calculation as to the expenditure that this trackage alone would involve it could be seen at a glance that a sum approximating $7,- 000,000 in round numbers is at stake; and if you were to make the further calculation that this money is to be expended on railway construction alone, for a certainty, within the next three years, you would quickly see how much money you may depend upon will have to be distributed on wages and supplies. 1,000 Miles of Railroad "But I would have you believe that this is but a small phase, one of the smallest in fact, to be considered. I have stated elsewhere and I would repeat the observation tonight that the day is not far distant when on the Island of Vancouver you will be able to claim 1,000 miles of standard guage railway. And let me say that even when that accomplishment has been attained this section of B. C. will still be a long way from having the adequate provision in the way of railway transportation which the natural condition of affairs would entitle it to enjoy. I believe myself that when you have 1,000 miles of railway on Vancouver Island it will be essential if it is proposed to give her the full benefit of the development and improvement to which She is entitled, to extend branch lines here and there that may presently double the mileage to whicii I have referred. When you consider the experience and records that have gone by as having been given to you with but 70 miles of railroad, and an indifferent line operating over it, surely you havc reason to conclude that with over ten times that mileage you can at least expect ten times the progress and prosperity that has gone before. You have on the Tsland of Vancouver everything to justify a deduction of this sort. The timber wealth is unquestioned. Experts the world over agree that she possesses wonderful natural resources. You know of her coal lands, you know of her fisheries, you know of her wonderful water powers. And what can I say of her climate and of her scenery. Why, my good friends, everything good and not a single thing bad from top to bottom. (Applause.) The island of Vancouver is the gem of the Pacific and one of the proudest possessions of the whole Empire. Railway Policy Let me now for a moment deal with the railways which the government has before it at the present time in connection with Vancouver Island. I would especially mark out the Canadian Northern Pacific. I am having according to some of my Liberal critics a great deal of trouble over it. But who is making this trouble? The Victoria Times. (Laughter.) Well now if there is any person in the province of British Columbia who honestly and decently believes that the Victoria Times can make any trouble for me (laughter) in which the remainder of the sentence was lost. But there is a lot of fun in it, and if we did not have a little humour in a situation of this sort perhaps at times it might become more or less monotonous, and if the biggest joker was not our old friend Mr. Templeman it might become still more monotonous. Let mc tell you in all seriousness that the plans of the Canadian Northern Pacific on Vancouver Island are even yet in their early infancy. As they stand today there is provision for 250 miles of road, but this is only a beginning. The proposals of Sir Donald Mann and Sir William Mackenzie, which I trust, within the next two or three years may be given you in all their fullness, amply take care of the entire island, and make provision not only for extension to the northerly points, but as well, too, for branch lines reaching sections wherever trade and traffic promise. At the present time the road will be built to Strathcona Park, and perhaps a little beyond, while surveys will be conducted throughout the entire island leading up to the additional works to which I have just referred. Branch Line to Duncan Ladies and gentlemen this will not mean, however, the slightest delay in the carrying out of the branch line to Duncan and to the other points of equal importance between Victoria and Strathcona park. It is the intention of the Canadian Northern Pacific corporation to hasten with every expedition the completion of their arterial lines to the northerly points T have mentioned and the branch lines so as to give them here on the island every opportunity to enjoy a good and profitable business. Their principal headquarters, in fact their chief business point on the island, will be Victoria. Here it is proposed to construct their roundhouses and machine shops and to carry on all the business incidental to the work of construction and operation of the road. (Applause.) In addition to these, plans are now under way that will provide shortly for a very efficient ferry service from here to the mainland. We are asked by our friend the Times to arrange an order of things in a night that would provide at once for the final construction of the road, and the completion and operation of the ferry service. Now you must be reasonable. You must recollect that the Canadian Northern Pacific is entering into competition with the Canadian Pacific, and that it does not come into British Columbia with the generous subventions accorded that corporation. On the contrary, they are coming to us without cash or land, simply and solely on account of the endorsement and provision given under act of parliament. On the other hand the Canadian Pacific has enjoyed very generous consideration. However, this is neither the time, the place, nor the occasion for anything in the way of a comparison. I would point out as some reason why in connection with their arrangements here the Canadian Northern Pacific may be entitled closely to investigate the ground to the end that they should get the best consideration consistent with the most economic settlement of the country. Best To Be Obtained Their ferry service will be of the best that money can buy. I know from Sir Donald Mann and Sir William Mackenzie what investigations have been taking place and within the next few months these must assume tangible form, and I think I can safely say that you will not have to wait long before you have some striking evidence of.the coming into existence that will be a great benefit to the whole community and of which the Canadian Northern Pacific corporation can be justly proud. Now what will that mean for the city of Victoria. It means more business for the city of Victoria. It certainly must mean that with the machine shops employing hundreds of men, the trackage that you will have here in a very short time will increase by ten-fold the trade that you have enjoyed in the past. You must agree with me that since the Canadian Northern has come we have more sunshine and less rain. (Laughter). We have had more prosperity and less adversity. There is a different order of things. The man in the street seems to be considerably braced up, ancl, unless he is a hide-bound grit, seems to be taking every advantage of the weather and conditions. (Laughter). I would say that we Conservatives who feel that we are entitled to answer for this new order of things are quite satisfied that all should enjoy the prosperous conditions that are coming over the community; and while they may not have the courage or the manhood to say that we are entitled to all the credit that is coming to us, at the same time we do not wish to take away by one single jot or tittle from the best of health and conditions they may be enabled to take advantage of. Railway Terminals Not only do you expect to have the railways, but look if you will for a moment to certain other provisions that have been made in order to round off a programme that stamps Victoria as a coming metropolis. You will find the ground I would cover made up first from the allocation of the Songhees reserve for terminal purposes and next from the policy of the Dominion government to improve the Victoria harbour so as to make it one of the finest on the coast. Let me tell you that while perhaps a few months ago it was considered by some experts in the business that a small portion of the reserve would be equal to accommodating the terminal business here, tonight I have to inform you, through the best railway terminal talent that the money of the government can command, that it is not too much to question whether the entire reserve, in the next few years, will be equal to the business that will operate the terminals of thc city of Victoria. (Applause.) The government of the day has quickly concluded the business which will presently give to British Columbia the right to enjoy the absolute title to that reserve. I can remember the time—and it is not far distant—when the sole ancl only topic discussed by politicians here was the Songhees Reserve, but now in the many and important issues that have to engage the attention of the people this is but one. May I not say on behalf of my government with some considerable assurance that while we have been instrumental as an administration in settling this long outstanding issue at the same time we have always appreciated the fact that it was only one of a series that must bc solved before Victoria would have an opportunity of coming into her own. We recognized twelve months ago that the time was coming when the city of Victoria, if it proposed to take its place among thc leading cities of the coast, and if it proposed to enjoy transcontinental transportation, must have adequate terminals. We recognized that we must move and move quickly. So it was that nothing in the nature of fair play ancl honest dealing was overlooked to bring about a consummation of the negotiations which has given to British Columbia today the possession of that reserve. We have settled that question and just in time, because if you propose to handle business here you must have the terminals and the Songhees is the place to have them. Harbour Improvements Now the climax of my statement will be reached when I tell you the good news in regard to the harbour improvements; because while we might have the rails and the terminals, unless we could claim the shipping facilities also all our labours would be in vain. I am so glad to be able to state that I have it on the best authority from Ottawa that presently two contracts will be concluded providing for the extensive improvements to the inner harbour and for like operations on thc outer harbour. And now you may see what a vision of the future the people of Victoria are entitled to claim—over a thousand miles of steel, ideal terminals on the reserve, and a harbour which in every detail, will measure up to the best on the Pacific coast. (Applause.) Look at the country behind it. I will not impose on you to speak of what Providence has endowed you with. I would not for a moment attempt to paint another picture of what this island means. You can see it at a glance. You can understand what the rails will do, and you must know, in modern commerce, what it means to have a terminal where you can handle business at rock bottom prices, and also what it will mean to have a harbour where the question of pilotage will be a very small consideration. All these things are ready before the city of Victoria. They are bound and a solutely assured to come into beii presently, and just as certain to gi us a port of world-wide significanc which we all look for and which \ all feel, with a confidence that never be shaken, we are bound to e joy within the next few years. Appeal to the People And if in the consummation of tl the Provincial Government has dc anything I would appeal to the peo of this city, in the election that is take place on the 28th of March, to forget that we have been y friends. We are not asking for favours. We are not asking for consideration that is not fair and cent. We are requesting from the recognition which we feel thai the very nature of things we are titled to have. I hope, ladies and j tlemen, with my friends and leagues, that in the campaign tha opening out, the Conservative p; in this country will exert itself n strongly than ever before. The | pie may say that the Governmen popular, that it has accomplished much and that the campaign wor! not necessary. For my part I take stock in these statements. I say t if there has ever been an election this country where wc, as a pa should exert ourselves this is the ti ancl the occasion. We must be up ; doing. Why? Because we li placed proposals before the cottn that are of a very wide charac proposals that involve the credit the country to a great extent, p posals that without the strong dorsation of the people, might not looked upon with that considerat which they are entitled to have, want to see not only the men v have votes bestir themselves, I w to see the young men and thc yot women of the country all take sq interest in the fight, because I kn that what is of interest to the men this province is bound to be of t mendous interest to the women. Striking Distances I am going to conclude now beca I promised that I would not de you for more than a few y.ii tft (Cries of go on.) I am going 10 ci j elude because I hope to see you frequently, and to have an opporti ity here and there to say a f things to you that might be of mc than passing interest to you. In cc eluding, while I have addressed ir self particularly to considerations tl should appeal to a Vancouver Isla audience I do not mean to doctrin you with insular ideas. Do not fori that every proposal the Governm has made, which bears upon the fu.t of the mainland, involves you in ev particular. Do not forget that wl the Kettle Valley line goes into Similkameen it will bring Victo very close to that portion of Brit Columbia, and will give you evi opportunity side by side with Vi couver for a fair exchange in trade with the hinterland country, not forget that the road to F George, while it has to come to V couver, is just as much yours theirs, and that the programme the Government obliges the corpo tion to make provision for connect with the Island, I would have believe that in all of these und takings we have had the interest the entire country at heart, and any particular portion. There been no desire to segregate one s tion from another. On the other h; there has been a strong determinat on the part of the Government build well and surely for the wh of this beautiful western province Albion.
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