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nr_Tns_rvrer_T_^_Tvrvv. (ingsford Smith & Co. Stock and General AUCTIONEERS ICommission and Real Estate Agents. 441 Homer Street Vancouver. _\ JLJUUUUUlllUUtJL9JlAJUUUUtJUJ!j )L. V. No. t ll Victoria Edition The Week A British Columbia Review, Published at Victoria and Vancouver B. 6. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1908 ^rinryryrrvrriTnfTnnnFWfVTfRB Stewart Williams R. C Janioa WILLIAMS & JANION AUCTIONEERS COMMISSIQN AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS Si FORT ST. VICTORIA, B. C. lJUUU_UL*JUU_.fc One Dollar Pub. Annum Jt Anti- iristian. The AVeek is in receipt of a letter from a highly respected Christian Minister in Victoria complaining of rtain passages of' an anti-Christian charter in last week's issue. Although the tter does not specify the complaint can ly have reference to some remarks in an tide by "Eambler" on his wanderings the Old Land. The AVeek would very uch like to publish the letter in extenso, it as it is marked private is of course [able to do so. The passages complained '< are those in which Eambler endorses b attitude of the Bev. E. J. Campbell of London City Temple, and goes on to v that if he lived in London he should lend the religious ministrations of that in. The AA'eek wishes to say first of all it the respected writer of the letter is irely in error in classifying Eambler as member of The Week staff, and he is ually in error in assuming that The .ek accepts any responsibility for his iws. The simple facts are that Eambler a Canadian gentleman of position and luence, well known in public affairs, and many respects a very able man. He has jn making a tour of the world, and has intervals favoured The AVeek with icles containing his impressions. Such ltributions have been purely voluntary, i come under the same classification as Unary correspondence, with respect to ich 'Che AVeek, in common with all er public journals, has a standing an- incement that it docs not endorse and not responsible. This should be con- sive on the point taken by our esteemed respondent, but as the matter has been sed The AVeek wishes to go further and point out that this paper has always intained a firm stand in support of what : lack of a more fitting phrase, is called •thodox Christianity." Whilst it debates the introduction of religious con- versy in the pages of secular journals, has invariably taken advantage of the iat Christian festivals at Christinas and ster, to say a word in support of tlie hodox position and to make its own itude on the subject perfectly clear. ,e Week wishes further to say, that it no sympathy with the recent utter- _es of the Eev. E. J. Campbell, and Is it difficult to regard them in the same iritable light as they are viewed by thc liter who complains. The restriction im- _ed upon Tho AVeek in connection with letter under consideration forbids its lller discussion, but it is so full of good ivnd Christian advice that the writer [nild confer a great benefit not only upon lis journal but on its readers if he would low the letter to be published in extenso, ther with or without his signature. The action of the Provin- Itoria Water cial Government in secur- lestion. ing a detailed report on the water question from Mr. Ihcroft, has undoubtedly advanced the Itter a very important step nearer final llement. The AVeek is particularly Stifled with Mr. Ashcroft's recommending because they are exactly in line th the policy advocated in these pages J the last two years, long before the daily Iss had the courage to make any open ■jlaration. The AVeek has always main- Iked that Victoria must ultimately go _Joldstream for its water supply; it has lintained that on the ground of efficiency economy this was the only possible ■ution. It pointed out further that the lole of the holdings of the Esquimalt Itcrworks Company should, and proba- f could, be acquired for $1,000,000, and EDITORIAL if so, there should be no hesitation in the matter. It now looks as if this end would be attained. The Colonist has rendered a public service in giving such an admirable report of the negotiations, and illustrating the engineering features of the work. It advocates the acceptance of Mr. Ashcroft's recommendation, and suggests that payment could be made in City bonds at 4 per cent. If the Esquimalt Waterworks Company is wise, it will come to terms quickly. Arbitration may be necessary to arrive at an exact figure, but certainly not arbitration under the Water Clauses Act. The AVeek urges, as it has urged all along, that the City should now take steps to expropriate and so force the matter to arbitration, unless the Company will accept Mr. Ashcroft's figures without demur. In discussing this question, it must not be forgotten that A^ictoria is growing and growing rapidly; there are ten thousand more people here *now than there were two years ago; tliere is every probability that a similar number will be added to the population within the next two years. Meanwhile already this season the water supply is short, and the difficulty Avill be accentuated each year. Elk Lake can give no sensible increase, and money spent on pumping plants and reservoirs is just so much money wasted. By this time the ratepayers are able to assess the folly and incompetence of ex- Mayor Morley in rushing through his Sooke Lake By-law in the manner he did, and the experience should effectually deter the City from any further tinkering with so important a matter. A Wise Discretion The Colonist is deserving of the thanks of the community for exercising so wise a discretion in connection with the reporting of the Garesche- Carter case. The nauseating details which Avere published in the Times and shouted on the streets by little boys of tender age, could never find place in the columns of a respectable paper, and it is difficult to understand how the management could have lent itself to such a sordid means of making a few dollars. The Colonist acted consistently with its policy of excluding everything from its pages unsuitable or unfit for family reading, and The AVeek gladly pays this tribute to a paper which it is so often compelled to criticise adversely. Every paper has to determine certain matters for itself, chief among these being whether it shall be clean or dirty. The Times long ago elected to be identified with the seamy side of things, as witness its attitude on all political questions and its unfounded attacks upon public men. Under the present regime the Colonist has at least lived up to its promises with respect to decency. The AVeek fully recognises the responsibility of a journal to keep the public informed on all matters of importance transpiring, and the brief reports of the case in question which havc appeared in the Colonist are sufficient for the purpose. The details are such as no man can take any pleasure in learning and no young person can learn without moral injury. The result of the publica- Major Hodgins* i[on 0f Major Hodgins' Charges. charges must have come as a great surprise to the Liberal press, and in the light of what has transpired within one short week it is decidedly interesting to recall what happened when the charges first appeared. It was not surprising that the Victoria Times should get excited, denounce Major Hodgins, and pronounce a eulogium on the Eailway Commission and the Laurier Government. But once again, vituperation overshot the mark, and like curses quickly came home to roost. It was a little more surprising that a paper of the standing and experience of the Montreal Herald should have fallen to the same error. Indeed the whole Liberal press practically followed suit, and its attitude furnishes an interesting psychological study of the causes which lead party organs involuntarily and spontaneously to denounce everything which threatens to bring discredit upon the party they represent. The A^ictoria Times said that Major Hodgins' charges were not worthy of a moment's consideration and the Federal Government should ignore them. The Montreal Herald in its issue of the 21st ult, says: "Grand Trunk and Grank Trunk Pacific officials discredit utterly the allegations in the letter issued by Major A. E. Hodgins, C.E., from Vancouver. The officials who expressed an opinion on the subject announced the belief that an emphatic repudiation of the whole story of the major would come from Ottawa. President C. M. Hays of the Grand Trunk Pacific is in New York and ATice-President Morse is in Ottawa, so that an authoritative denial could not be obtained from the two chief officials, but the whole affair was scouted by men in a position to know the facts of the case, and who proclaim the checking methods as a mare's nest, the fulmination of a dismissed official who was exploiting a mare's nest* in revenge for his discharge by the National Transcontinental Eailway Commission. It was pointed out that the allegations were of that vague and indefinite character which entitled them to no consideration, not a single specific detail being instanced upon which inquiry could be made. It was stated to be contrary to the whole policy of the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific to sanction any payments that would not pass the strictest scrutiny. The Grand Trunk Pacific management is doing its utmost to keep the cost as low and the standard of efficiency as high as possible in the building of the new road." In the light of this outburst, it is decidedly interesting to recall that Sir Wilfred Laurier was sufficiently impressed with the gravity of the charges to appoint a Commission and even to enlarge its scope. The denouement is now awaited with anxiety by the whole of the Dominion, and the first step should be to call upon the G. T. P. to produce their Engineers' report and ascertain whether they confirm Major Hodgins' statement. This is the key to thc whole question, if they do the matter must be probed to the bottom, if they do not the result will be very much like the finding of a Grand Jury, ••Xo True Bill." and he takes himself seriously as a Shakespearean critic. One of his most amusing performances is to be found in the last issue of "Collier." Of course it is impossible to take it seriously, and the only conclusion is that George Bernard Shaw has hit upon a very happy device for advertising himself. It seems that Colliers offered a prize for $1,000 for the best short story received during the quarter ending December 31st, 1907. In February last they tendered this thousand dollars to Mr. Shaw, who promptly returned it with a most indignant letter which might be paraphrased thus: "Is thy servant a dog that he should accept filthy lucre for brain work which has not been equalled since the time of Shakespeare'." He raises several fantastic objections to their aAvard, demanding to know how they are able to judge that his was the best story received; he asks are they posterity, are they the verdict of history . Finally he shakes the dust from off his feet, and exclaims with withering scorn, "I return the cheque. If you should see fit to use it for the purpose of erecting a tombstone to Messrs. Collier & Son, I should be happy to contribute the epitaph." One cannot conceive of even George Bernard Shaw writing this letter without his tongue in his cheek, and probably Messrs. Collier read it to the same graceful accompaniment. The peculiar and fantastic talents of Mr. Shaw are wasted on mere literary work, he should devote himself entirely to the writing of advertisements for soap, perfumery or millinery houses. A Literary Freak. George Bernard Shaw may correctly be described as a literary freak. His vagaries havc afforded amusement to thousands of people, especially to those who retain some reverence for our great writers. He thought it. funny to besmirch the memory of Henry Irving Western Banks. In its numerous articles advocating the establishment of AVestern Banks The Week has overlooked one important point which is that if Western people want institutions of their own, they must not only subscribe for stock but they must support these Banks in a rational manner, by placing their deposits with them. The strength of every Banking Institution is commensurate with the amount of its deposits. Some people arc eager enough to patronize new bunks for borrowing purposes whilst they most unfairly make their deposits with old banks. This is culling the ground from under their own feet. A good start has been made, its success will depend upon the enlightened support of those whoso interests are bound up with tlie success of the new institutions. A False Charge. A correspondent of thi! Victoria Times complains ihat. there is discrimination against the employing of Canadians in the Provincial Offices, and although he does not plainly say so he intimates tliat the discrimination is in favour of Englishmen. The writer does not know what he is talking about, if he did, and would state the fact, he would have to say that whereas some years ago nearly all appointments in the various Departments wore of Englishmen the pendulum lins swung round in the other direction and under the present administration for every Englishman engaged there have been at least three or four Cnnadians. The subject is not worth discussing at greater length, but it is always worth while tn nail a lie to the counter, Apropos (lie evidence ad- Professional duced in the ' cause celebre" Etiquette. this week a correspondent asks Iwo questions: "Is it usual for a barrister to interview the witnesses of the opposite side—after dark? May Counsel negotiate for civil damages to compound a felony?" THE WEEK, SATURDAY/MAY 2, 1908. In the Old Land. By RAMBLER Aberdeen, Sept. 18, 1907. I have travelled quite a lot, since I last wrote you, that is from the point of view of the inhabitants of this very restricted portion of the earth's surface. They consider a journey of a few hundred miles entitles them to be fit and proper candidates for a hospital, especially the women. I met one poor dear, who had come down to Penzance from London without a single stoppage. Just think of it? fully two hundred miles. She was so knocked out she assured us that she would not be good for anything for a week. I pictured to myself her state of health after a five days and nights experience from Vancouver to Montreal. Well, before leaving Glasgow, we met Mrs. Mac, who took us in hand and shewed us all that was to be seen there of any interest, including the Museum and Art Gallery; they are combined in one splendid large stone building, built in that solid style characteristic of all/ Scotch structures. The museum is well worth a visit, the departments in which I am interested, namely Natural History and Fossil remains, make a good second to London. We also paid a visit to the Slums, their principal feature was children. I never saw anything to equal it. One would imagine there was a school coming out in every street. I have often heard about the prolincness of the Scotch, but I never realized it so vividly as in that visit. I came to the conclusion that thc women increased the earth's population quarterly instead of as with us every two or three years. No wonder Scotchmen have occupied and taken possession of the whole sublunary sphere. Outside of the cities the country could not support more than about half a million people and about as many deer and grouse, so that the natural increase is actually obliged to emigrate and appropriate the territories of other nations, which as is well known they do in a most permanent manner. That puts me in mind of a good definition of a Scotchman that I heard the other day. "He keeps the Saaabath and aathing else that he can lay his hands on." I can not say Glasgow's appearance struck me very favourably, being built of sandstone to which the smoke and dirt easily cling. The buildings are terribly murky looking and with the exception of the recently put up residences, which are detached, the dwellings, even in the best part of tht •city, consist of whole streets of massively constructed villas, almost level with the sidewalks and as like each other as twins, with not a vestige of garden; comfortable enough within, but certainly lacking anything ap proaching to beauty, or style without. They often set me wondering how anyone coming home half full of a night would find his particular domicile. But, then I do not suppose a Scotchman ever gets "full." It is, I understand, a practical impossibility to fill him up, so the above contingency never has arisen, otherwise, perhaps, they would havc changed their uniform style of fronts. We took in thc "Christian" at the Royalty theatre. The acting was fair, but not to be compared to that seen in London. Have you ever read the book? I have not, but Mrs. B. has. She says in it the hero John Storm, dies, while in the play, he marries the heroine and lives happy forever afterwards, which is more than can be said of the experience of most married men. I scc by the papers, that Hall Caine has brought out a new dramatization of the story and that it is to be put on thc stage shortly in London, so that on our return there we will be able to sec it. The acting in London is always so much superior to that one meets with in the provincial cities. Wc, also, dropped into the Canadian Government's emigration office. It is well situated in St. Enoch's Square and under thc able management of Mr. Webster is doing good work. He is well assisted by a staff of practical men. I found in him a Brandonite, or rather he farmed for some years close to that city, so that we had a great yarn about old times in that district. Between us we resurrected people about whose existence I had clean forgotten. From Glasgow we came to Aberdeen, crossing on the way the Footy and Tay bridges. The first is an extraordinary structure, but the latter is nothing out of the way. On arriving at the latter city we were met by Mr. Robert Clark, brother of Jim Clark of the Customs, Vancouver, and an old friend of mine. He comes from Peterhead. I can almost imagine hearing you remark on reading this latter sentence "that settles it." However, I will never forget the kindness and consideration and hospitality shewn us by him and in fact the whole Clark family. They made our visit to their city a most enjoyable one, so much so that we extremely regretted leaving it. I must say Aberdeen struck us most favourably of any place we have stayed. It is built entirely of granite, the streets are wide and clean, even the poorer quarters, and the dwellings are as in Vancouver, self-contained principally, with nice gardens and no two houses alike in design. They are very proud of their college, and well they may be. It is a vast pile of a beautiful style of architecture. I had scarcely been in the hotel half an hour, when the porter asked me with bated breath "had I seen the College?" I realized that to retain his good opinion I must lie, so did so manfully, going into ecstacies over it all, based upon a vivid imagination. We, of course, took in the Brig of Balgownie made famous by Lord Byron. In what way the Lord only knows, for I never read any of Byron's effusions, though I was afraid to acknowledge my ignorance to Mr. Clarke in case of being thought a barbarian), except that little poem, the two first lines of which I remember are: "The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold His chariots all gleaming with purple and gold." The jingle of the rhyme suits my barbarous ear, though I certainly would not take an affidavit that he even wrote that, but I think he did. However, the "Brig" is interesting enough of itself without any "boosting" from Mr. Byron. It was built in 1320 by Robert the Bruce. You will remember, if you as an Englishman ever read Scotch history that the Red Comyn, after the role played by most of Scotland's nobles, negotiated with the English to sell Bruce to them, but his career, fortunately for Scotland, came to a tragic and sudden termination at the hands of Bruce. His (Coymn's) nephew, one Cheyne, who was Bishop of Aberdeen, resented in such a vigorous manner the removal of his mercenary and traitorous relative that he had to make himself scarce over the sea to escape Bruce's wrath. Thereupon the latter collected for some years all thc tithes and appropriated them to the building of the bridge in question, over the Don, it being badly needed and therefore presumably on the principle that the interests of the material sole were of more importance than those of the supposed spiritual one (soul). Forgive the pun. It is my first. By thc way, in walking back through thc village of Balgownie, I was surprised to see hedges of fttschias growing round some of the cottages. Of course it is a common outdoor shrub in the South of England, but had no idea it would stand the climate of Aberdeenshire, where the thermometer sometimes goes down to 10 deg. below zero. It is of the ordinary red kind, and I feel certain would do well in our Vancouver gardens. They have a fine system here as well as in Glasgow of electric cars, run by thc corporation, (no crowding like with us) double deckers, so that the public get value for their money, not treated like a lot of cattle, as in Vancouver. Fares from '/_d to 2d., according to distance. Moreover, even with thc good accommodation and cheap fares, the system more than pays running expenses. It would bc an eye-opener to those who op- A Sure Cure for Tired Feet. One of the most annoying and persistent of summer worries is the affliction of tired, aching, swollen or perspiring feet. 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The days are getting Warm. THE WILSON BAR Is Comfortable. VISIT IT. 648 Yates St., Victoria, B. C. L««vc Your Baggage Checks at Pacific Transfer C( No. 4 FORT ST. VICTORIA Phone 249. A. E. KENT, Propri LLOYD & CO., practical chim cleaners, 716 Pandora St. CI neys can be cleaned without n ing an ellova mess. Try us be convinced. Phone A476. NUF SI THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MAY a 1908 [se the controlling of public utilities municipalities. hat do you think of strawberries September. We have been travel- g in them. Of course it is excep- nal, their season being usually in gust. We have practically had [em all summer on account of gra- ally travelling north. We took a run out to see Farqu- r's people. They live some 30 miles Dee side near a place called [boyne. His father, the old Admiral, a marvel, 93 years old and for a an of that age in a wonderful state preservation, both physically and entally. Had quite a talk with him out old times on the Coast, when was in command at Esquimalt. lemembered Burrard Inlet well. Of urse Vancouver was not even ought of then. We also visited Peterhead, but wi'l 11 you about that in my next. I see by the cables you have been living quite a lively time with the ps and Chinese. I hope they will t burn up the city with their fool- g. Who do they blame this time r bringing them in? They have not |)t the writer to make a scape-goat , as on a former occasion. We leave tomorrow for Inverness |id then South through the heart of e highlands. RAMBLER. Ju Social and * Personal, t L_____E__I_I_____I_____B_____IA___I IhMiAMAU-lMBUBM rtpvF'FTr™ *v '*' '*' 'vw IMrs. Tunstall of Tacoma has been fiting friends in Victoria. * * * IMrs. Walter Dunn of Westholme lis in town during the week. * * * |Mr. Jas. Harvey leaves shortly for Interior on a survey trip. www |.Vlrs. Troupe, Esquimalt Road, was Istcss at a very charming card Irty on Friday last. * * * JXliss Charlie Robson, Quamichan, |s registered at the Empress hotel 1 Wednesday. * * * [Aiss A. King and Mr. Teddy King staying with their sister, Mrs. lith Wilson, of Salt Spring Island. Ht * * The handsome residence of Mr. and Js. C. V. Spratt on the Gorge, has en purchased by Premier McBride. www Ir. Ashley Sparks of Corrig Col- ge, has returned from a week's poting among the Gulf Islands. Mrs. John Nicholles has returned |m a visit to her daughter, Mrs. W. Boultbee in Vancouver. * * * Ir. F- Maitland-Dougall was a ksengcr to Duncans on Tuesday Irning's train. * * * Irs. Dighton of Cowichan Bay, Is registered at the New England ling the week, * * * The engagement lias been announc- I of Miss Dorothy Leeming to Mr. lil Austin, both very popular in ptoria. * * * Irs. A. E. McPhillips and chil- |_n, affcr spending the winter Tilths in California, have returned |mc. * * * Ir. and Mrs. John Hirsch, after Ijoying a short holiday in Seattle Id Victoria, havc returned to their |me in Duncans. * * * -.Irs. Piggott is entertaining at Idge and five hundred on Tuesday- Wednesday afternoons of next lek. * * * dr. and Mrs. Frank Barnard have lurned from a ten months' tour Ind thc world, arriving by the Em- |ss of Japan on Monday. * * * Ar. J. S. Dennis of Calgary, came Jim to Victoria to join his wife and Igiiter, who were registered at thc |press during the week. * * * Kiss Doris Clute is returning to home in New Westminster next In-day, after enjoying a lengthy |t with her sisters, Mrs. Fagan and .. Tye. * w w lhe numerous friends of Mrs. Wil- _. Atkins, Beach Cottage, Dallas lid, will be delighted to hear that is quite recovered from a recent lick of ptomaine poisoning. 1 * * * Jhc many friends of Miss Beatrice lid in will be very sorry to hear that she is suffering from an attack of diphtheria in Vancouver, but is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. •15 * W One of the chief social events arranged for next week will be the golf tournament at the Oak Bay links. Monday and Tuesday are the ladies' days. On Monday the local representatives play Seattle and on Tuesday Tacoma. The foil*, ing hope to uphold the honours for Victoria: Mrs. Walter Langley, Mrs. Coombe, Mrs.. Burton, Miss Violet Pooley, Miss Norah Coombe, Miss Ethel Tilton and Miss Read. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Crotty and Mrs. Lowe were hostesses at a bridge party at their residence on Church Hill. The tea tables were very sweetly arranged with wild flowers set in handsome brass vases. The first prize, a silver photo frame, was won by Mrs. Brett, and the second, a set of Japanese d'oyles by Mrs. Gibb. Miss Mary Lawson assisted thc hostesses in looking after their guests and presided over the tea table. Among the guests were: Mrs. T. S. Gore, Mrs. C. M. Roberts, Mrs. Spratt, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Matson, Mrs. Coles, Mrs. Berkeley, Mrs. W. S. Gore, Mrs. and Miss Griffiths, Mrs. Blackwood, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Hogg and others. * "* * "The Merry Widow" dance at the Cosy Corner Tea Rooms, Fort St., on Friday evening, given by "some of the bachelors," was a very jolly gathering. Among those who tripped the light fantastic were: Mrs. John Irving, Mrs. Genge, Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Martin, Miss P. Mason, Miss W. Johnson, Miss R. Arbuthnot, Miss Savage, Miss V. Boulton, Mr. T. O. McKay, Miss Paula Irving, Mr. Mc- Curdy, Mr. Owen, Misses Pooley, Miss Bulwer, Mr. Holmes, Mr. |. Rithet, Mr. D. Gillespie, Miss Gillespie, Miss Hickey, Misses V. and D. 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This rule was first enunciated by the founder of Christianity, and by degrees the founders and the leaders of other faiths have included it in their propaganda. The Golden Rule is the embodiment of altruism expressed in a phrase, I have ventured to set it forth in another, which emphasises the purely altruistic aspect of the Golden Rule, and carries the principle even a little further. This age has been called mercenary, dollar-seeking, materialistic and selfish, I want to sing the praises of the man who appreciates his obligation to "the party of the second part,' and with an added paean, to him who finds not merely duty but contentment in so doing. An almost universal test of the value of anything nowadays whether it be conduct or an investment, is wrapped up in the question "Does it pay?" This is putting the matter on the lowest ground, and I havc always believed that selfishness most distinctly does not pay. This assertion will be considered retrograde by those who are inspired with the genius of the new world, it is the antithesis of "Every man look after himself and the devil take the hindmost." But what profit or what satisfaction has selfishness ever brought to a man? The ignoring of the feelings, the interests or the rights of others may if persevered in bringing some temporary advantage, but it is the advantage which like the apples of Sodom, turns to dust on the tongue, and has a bitter taste. To every man reflection must come, and he whose history is largely a chronicle of "doing up" others must occasionally feel disgusted with himself. Le jcu ne vaut pas la chandelle. But the further the subject is pursued, thc more patent does this truth appear. Selfish self-seeking not only injures others, but reacts upon "the party of the first part," it not only embitters his life, but writes its un mistakable record on his face, so that men cannot but see the danger signal and note the egoist. This week I received a letter from a friend in the East in which the following paragraph appears: "I have just returned from a funeral—the brother of a dear friend of mine. The latter has had hard lines for many years through loss of means, but the brother has left her very well off. He gave most of his attention to money making, as did all his relatives, and what a flinty looking lot of people they looked this afternoon! Greed, and grasp, and hoard, and selfishness do not beautify anybody." There is an epitome of selfishness, fancy that grim funeral where instead of reading sympathy and sorrow on every face, there were but the lines of marred character and mistaken ideal. "The party of the second part" is in the agreement, he cannot be ignored, he has claims and they are specified, the law of human nature as well as the law of society concedes its rights, which are as inalienable as those which led to thc querulous enquiry, "Am .1 my brother's keeper?" He is a poor specimen of humanity who can only be held to the enforcement of his moral obligations by a legal contract, and yet in modern life there is a distinct weakening of the sense of honour, and in the New World in particular the bond is necessary to secure the fulfilling of the contract. This is not a happy state of things, and bodes ill for the nearer generation. It is a singular fact that in the Western world, where once a man's word was inviolate and he who broke it paid the penalty with life, a signed paper should have become so soon the only recognized medium for registering obligations, and the only protection for the fulfilment of promises. I make a plea for the fuller recognition of "the party of the second part," on the lowest ground that of self-interest it pays to respects his rights, on the ground of public interest, a wider recognition of mutual obligation would conduce to broader sympathies and the development of more enlightened standards, but if the final test be applied, and the principle of the Golden Rule recognized, then it is inevitable that the strong should consider the weak, that the man with the advantage should have some regard for the other, or to put it in my own way, that "the party of the second part" is an important and inevitable factor in human affairs and that the more his claims are recognized, the nearer will society approximate to the ideal which is in all our minds, but not always quite near enough to our hearts. Wolverhampton Wanderers. (By W. Blakemore.) For the second time the "Wolves" have won the Association Cup, covering themselves with glory and bringing joy to their friends in many parts of the world. The Victoria Times made a bad break in announcing the victory by saying that this was the lirst time the club had figured in the final; as a matter of fact it is the fourth time. In 1889 they were beaten by Preston North End, the score standing 3—0. In 1893 the Wolves won the Cup, beating Ever- ton 1—0; the match was played at Fallowfield, Manchester, and was the first occasion on which the final was settled in the Provinces. In 1896 the Wolves again played in the final but were beaten by Sheffield Wednesday 2—0, and now this year they win out against Newcastle United 3—0- Since 1883, when the Blackburn Olympic for the first time took the cup away from London only two teams have figured in the final oftener than the Wolves, viz., Blackburn Rovers six times, and Aston Villa five, then come the Wolves four times, and West Bromwich Albion. Sheffield United, Newcastle United and Sheffield Wednesday three times each. Coming to actual winners of the cup, those who have won it more than twice since 1883 are Blackburn Rovers five times, Aston Villa four, and the Wolves, West Bromwich, Albion, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday twice each. From this it will be seen that the Wolves have a reputation of being champion cup fighters, and this year they present the very remarkable record of a team which is half way down the Second League, beating a team which is second in the First League, and beating them by a score which has not been equalled since Bury beat Derby County by 6—0 in 1903. The victory is one which discounts all predictions based upon League form, and goes to show, what every old footballer knows, that in football as in all contests, personality counts, and this is a factor which the "quidnuncs" are apt to leave out. Newcastle United is admittedly the most scientific team in the First League. Their passing, placing, and combination is said to be perfect; theoretically they should have been able to out-manoeuvre and trick the Wolves to their undoing, yet they were not able to score and three goals were registered against them by a team which was scientifically their inferior. The explanation is that grit is better than science, and that grit is the determining factor in every strenuous contest. The Wolves never say die, and are never beaten till the whistle blows. They are desperate players, every nerve is on the rack, and every muscle is strained to win. They still retain the glorious memory of those historic rushes, originated by Jack Brodie, more than twenty years ago, when he played centre forward, and he and his fellow forwards getting the ball would time and again rush it with the opposing backs and the goal keeper between the posts. The attack was like a tornado which sprang up unexpectedly, it carried all before it, broke up every kind of combination and defence, and reached the goal. In this way Brodie and his merry men, snatched many a matcn out of the fire, ancl the history of Association Football contains no finer records than those which tell of the fight to a finish at Molineux Grounds, West Bromwich or Aston Lower Grounds between the Wolves, the Albion and the Villa, These traditions are preserved, and the "Wolves" have never ceased to be celebrated for their "rush." The particulars of the final are not yet to hand, but the account of the semifinal, when the Wolves so handsomely defeated Southampton, fully bears out what I am saying. Before the irresistible onslaught of the Black Country men, the science and combination of the best team in the South was absolutely ineffective. I am glad the Wanderers have won again, not only because I am an old Wanderer myself, but because it is a local team and because it represents the football of which my dear old friend, Charley Crump, was the pioneer in Wolverhampton. With the single exception of Hedley the men are all from the Black Country. Wolverhampton has been distinguished from all other league teams in that it has never made use of imported Scotch players but has grown its own. This reflection carries me back forty-two years, which is exactly seven years before the institution of the Association Cup, or the International matches. At that time so far as I know there was no Association Club in Wolverhampton, but three brothers—John, Jabez and Sam Griffiths, had formed a Club at Wednes- field, two miles out. As far as I know and believe they were the pioneers of Association Football not only in Staffordshire but in the Midland Counties. Since that day Wcd- nesfield has contributed several noted players to the Wanderers team, including a Griffiths, who played for them in the early days. 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NEW LACE CURTAINS NEW ART CRETONNES NEW ART CHINTZES. 00000000000000<>0000000<>000<K>00<>0<>0000000<>000<>00000<K> OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCXJOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo«ooooooooooooooooooooooo< is position was centre forward. I :call a celebrated match which was layed on thc Stafford Road ground ear the Railway arches about 1874, hen Macaulay the great Old Etonian Drward distinguished himself. At lis time Stafford Road was about ie best team in the district, dividing ie honours with Wednsbury Old thletic and Walsall Swifts. Shortly after a new star appeared n the horizon in Aston Villa, and it as not long until under the Cap- lincy of Archie Hunter, they wrest- d the palm from all District teams, bout this time a young fellow amed Baynton the son of a well to 0 farmer whose property lay between Volverhampton and Penn Common, think near Goldthorne Hill, had tarted a Club for big school boys, ie was a great enthusiast and quick- y attracted the best young players of he neighbourhood, and as rapidly as he Stafford Road star waned, the laynton team was in the ascendant. am not sure whether the team was hristened the "Wanderers" while it ayed on the Baynton Farm, but hen a little later it moved down to field on the Dudley Road it adopted at name. Here Brodie made his debut, and [lickly became the best centre for- |ard in the district, once if not twice tting his International cap. Those lere great days, all the League teams ayed on this Dudley Road Ground, id it was here that the famous Pres- n North End team distinguished Imself in its palmiest days, the days hen Nick Ross, the greatest back er seen in England, performed. By this time the Wanderers was a eat Club, the field were altogether o small for the thousands who rouged to the matches and a move |as made to Molineux Grounds, un- aibtedly one of the best grounds in ngland; in its turn, however, to be come too small for finals, its accommodation not exceeding 50,000. I cannot fix the date when the move was made but it must have been about 1885, and thereafter no cup competition could count the Wanderers out, and for many years no International team was complete without a contribution from the Wolves. These contributions were so numerous that I cannot recall all the names but they include Brodie, Harry Wood, Dick Baugh, Charley Mason, Harry Allen and Malpas,. there must be many others of later date. I think thc Wolves can fairly claim the honour of having trained the greatest centre half in the history of the game Harry Allen, and one of the greatest backs in Baugh. All their admirers will be glad to see them coming again after being under a cloud for several years; their right place is not in any Second League, but high up in the First. In Charley Crump who has been for so many years President of the Birmingham and District League and first Vice-President of the Football Association, Wolverhampton is the proud possessor of one of the greatest football authorities and one of the truest sportsmen ever associated with the game, and to him and the other* Directors of a historic team this slight appreciation is respectfully dedicated. opera. Of the gentlemen principals it may be said that the selection is uncommonly suitable, Mr. C. W. . Rhodes being cast for his old and vF Xh-C Dram3. ^ unctllous l,art of "Pooh Bah," Mr. I flusic and if if a warmth to her singing that is wonderful. * E. Criddlc being the grotesque and ■^^?fc?fc^^^?ib^«j?«fc*i?'_t? delightful "Kb Ko," Mr. Petch filling Ti*. _.'_■ A l'le ro'e °^ l'ie sent'raenta' lover, The Mikado. „Nanki po„ Mr George phillips do_ Of all the forms and varieties of ing fuli justice to the «Pish Tush," musical entertainment none is so and Mr, Godfrey W. Booth having the popular with Victorians as comic title part. The stage management is opera, as witness the patronage ac- in tile hands of Mr, Charles A. Lom- corded the base imitations of real bard, and Prof. E. Pferdner will di- opera comique which hold the field rcct a iarge and efficient orchestra, today, a mixture of broad farce, ex- xhe opera is to be sumptuously travaganza, vaudeville and utter rot. moulUed and gorgeously costumed, These so called "operas" last but for tile equipment for principals having a season, and for good reason. The been specially imported from San true comic opera is enduring. "Pina- Francisco, while the costumes for the fore" is an example, "The Mikado" iarge allc] tuneful chorus have been another. Both are brimful of fine madc .,t llome. The pi.occeds 0f the music; both are possessed of clever two performances go to local chari- librettos; both are picturesque in the til,s Sc;,ts are at the $, 50 scak>| tllc extreme, and lend themselves to ef- sale openjng on Monday morning, fective costuming and staging; both Miss Abott. are coherent in plot and argument. So mucl] has bccll wl-jttcn about The local amateurs have therefore ^iss Abott's voice and singing by done exceedingly well in selecting accredited critics of the artistic ceu- what many believe to be the best of Signor Oeeottl. On Thursday night a concert was held in the Institute Hall for the purpose of introducing Signor Cecottl to Viotoria audience. My first impressions were more than confirmed by the splendid performance of the Italian tenor. He was a truly magnificent operatic tenor voice, with top notes equal to Caruso, his middle register ls not nearly as good, his lower fair. Obviously Signor Secottl is a discovery, and is still a diamond in the rough; he needs training In every department, appearing as uncomfortable on the stage as the proverbial fish out of water. If he were in the hands of a first class master for two years, he would In my judgment be one of the greatest living tenors, meanwhile be should not be allowed to sing In public, as bis deficiencies, which could easily be remedied are a serious handicap. His finest selection was the well known duet from II Trovatore, ln Whioh lie was admirably supported by Miss Emma Sehl. Her sweet, musical, sympathetic voice was delightful to listen to. Miss Winifred Lugrin sang well in several selections, her ballad singing In particular being far above the ordinary. Signor Claudio played two violin selections, tbe latter one by Sarasate, being both dainty and difficult, and Miss Miles proved hersolf as always an efficient accompanist. the Gilbert and Sullivan productions for their offering to Victoria next Wednesday and Thursday evenings, on which occasions it may be pre- tres of the world that it seems superfluous for the music lovers of Topeka, Kan., says a writer in the State Journal of that city after Miss Abott's You can go now from New York to Liverpool for $18.75, but who in New York has that amount of real money? dieted that the house will be filled appearance there, to add their word Explicit. "What was tlle real cause of their divorce?" "Their marriage." The New Grand. I shall never be able to understand the principle on which people Hock to the theatre. I suppose the true ex- planation is that tastes differ, otherwise it should be impossible to get inside the New Grand this week, for of all the clever things I have seen there, not one will compare for sheer cleverness with the delineation of a senile lodger by Robert H. Hodge. His get-up and mimicry baffle description and must be seen to bc believed, to overflowing. Very great interest attaches to the debut of Miss Winifred Lugrin, who will bc the "Yum of praise but they were all enraptured with the exquisite purity and beauty of her tones, of which so Yum" of the occasion, her friends and much has been said and written and admirers being of thc opinion that thc opera is her proper sphere in musical she art. The other lady principals an also new to opera, including Mis: Nellie Lugrin (Pitti Sing), Mrs. Bas sett (Peep Bo), and Mrs. James liar marvellous facility with which sings. Mer voice is of smooth and flawless quality and thc wonderful ease with which she uses it has not be excelled by any singer of her time. Her range is astounding and vey, who takes thc strong although her highest tons as clear, pure and not exactly congenial role of "Ka- perfect as her lowest. There arc ab- tisha," which Mrs. W. W. Clarke solutcly no registers in her voice for handled with so conspicuous success every tone in her range has equal in the last amateur production of the case, exactness and beauty. There is TO SMALL INVESTORS $2,250 on easy terms buys one acre on car line, high and dry, main road, quite clear, eminently suitable for sub-dlvlslon Into lots, neighbouring lots $760 up. Apply to owner, 12 Amelia Street, oft Pandora. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1908. Sporting Comment. I am pleased to know that during the past week the Albion Cricket Club have been successful in securing permission to erect a small pavilion at Beacon Hill, which will be used during their matches. This will undoubtedly be a popular move on the part of the Parks Board and I think it will meet with universal approval. By securing this permission, the Albions will now be in a position to make their visiting teams at home and 110 effort will be spared to put the pitch in good condition. Their first match will be played this afternoon when they will meet their old adversaries, the Garrison on the latter's ground. The first cricket match of the season was played on Easter Monday at Esquimalt, when a team composed of eleven players from the Dockyard met defeat at the hands of the Snug- gerites eleven by 21 runs. A full game was played, the Dockyard making 22 in their first innings and 37 in the second, while the Snuggerites piled up 27 in the first and 55 in the second. Isbister 19 and Gunn 11 were the top scores for the winners while the best score of the Dockyard was made by Henley, bis best being 9. A return game will be played in the near future. It is too bad that the lovers of the American National game in this city cannot get the results of the matches played in the Northwestern League, without purchasing a Seattle paper. Considerable interest is being taken in this league and I hope that it will not be long until the followers of the game will not have to go to the trouble to secure an American paper instead of a local. The opening of the baseball season in this city will take place next Saturday, when the recently organized Victoria team will try conclusions with a strong aggregation from Seattle. The lovers of the game who are behind the undertaking in this city deserve the hearty support of the citizens and I hope that the attendance at every game will warrant tbe management in keeping the team in the field. I have watched the players at work and I am safe in saying, that once they are in condition it will take a hard team to beat them and I doubt very much if any of thc teams in the Sound league will be able to do it. The majority of the players have been residing in the city for some time, but have never taken part in sport, two others have been secured from outside points and give promise of being a great help to the team. They intend to remain in Victoria and consequently the team can be correctly called a Victoria team, and as such it is up to the citizens to support it. ship of Canada, will be played this afternoon in Vancouver, when the Ladysmith team will line up against the Caledonians of Calgary, last year's champions. So far the Ladysmith team has won from Nanaimo and the Vancouver Thistles have gone down to defeat before the visitors from the East but it required every effort on the part of the Easterners to win. Their first match resulted in a draw, the score being 2—2, while lhe second brought forth a goalless draw. The third was an overwhelming defeat for the Vancouverites, the final score being 8—0. This gives a good idea of their playing ability and I would not be surprised if the Ladysmith team met defeat at their bands. If there is anybody in Victoria who is endeavouring to better the class of horses that arc being used it is F. A. Thompson of Nork Park Street. Mr. Thompson has only been a resident of this city about a year and six months, but during that time he has imported some of the best stock that has ever been seen on our streets. At present he has three ol the finest driving teams that could be secured in this vicinity. One is a pretty dapple grey team standing about 14.3; the second is a strong team of bays, while the third is a pretty going pair of blacks. All three are very much admired and are well worth inspecting. In addition to this Mr. Thompson owns Dan Dee, who is well known on the local track, as well as Directzoiie and a bay mare which he intends to track this summer. Will You Take $500 a Year... for your spare time. In other words the man who has a couple of hours morning and evening ll and will employ it in operating A Cyphers Incubator at his home can make from $500 in twelve months. We have a unique plan to work on and will be pleased to explain it to any one interested. Call or write. Watson & McGregor 647 Johnson Street, VICTORIA, B. C. I am pleased to see that the Victoria ladies were successful in their match in Seattle against the ladies of the University of Washington. I expected the locals to win and I learn that thc game bas done much good in the Sound Metropolis and it is very likely that next season will see a Seattle ladies team in the league. If the local lacrosse players intend to make any showing whatever it is up to them to get busy. Both regarding tlieir new grounds and practice. As yet no semblance of a senior team has been seen on the field and with only three weeks before their first game it is very evident that no time must be lost if thc home club is to win their lirst match. I am well aware that there is sufficient material at hand to put a first class aggregation in the field, but unless a concerted effort is made to get the players out there will be very little use in trying to land the championship, The final game fur the People's Shield, the trophy whicli represents tlie Association football champion-- I have often been asked: Why there is not more horse racing in this city than there has been? and after giving the matter very careful consideration I have arrived at the conclusion that while the majority of the citizens are strongly in favour of this form of sport, those who generally undertake the management are somewhat slow in arranging tbe necessary details. This so far as I can learn is the only reason and it is one that can easily be remedied. I admit that until a couple of years ago it was a losing game, but the meets that have been held in connection with the fall fair of the last two years have easily demonstrated that it is a good strong drawing card. Of course within the past six months the making of books on the track has been forbidden by the council, and for what reason I cannot decide, although I am almost compelled to admit that I think the council of last year was hypnotized by one of their number into passing the measure in a moment when he allowed his own personal spite to get the better of him. I do not make a habit of betting on the races, but I do nol want to see everybody stopped because I do not care to wager a small amount, and I think the present council would have llic approval of the majority of the citizens if they allowed book-making during thc coming fair. 1 know full well what the result will be if il is not allowed, and that is, that there will not be sufficient horses at the track tn '.ill the races and then I ask what other form of spurt can be obtained lor the same amount of money to fill the va- Our new Spring Suits are worth looking at. If you want the latest style, you'll find it right here. 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The head office of the Company in this Province Is situate at Victoria, and R. P. Rithet & Company, Insurance Agents, whose address is Victoria, B.C., is the attorney for the Company. The time of the existence of the Company is thirty years from the 19th day of October, A.D., 1904. Given under my hand and seal of office at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this 16th day of April, one thousand nine hundred and eight. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which the Company has been established and licensed are: To make insurance on dwelling houses, stores, and all kinds of buildings and upon household furniture, goods, wares and merchandise, and any other property against loss or damage by fire, and to make insurance upon vessels, freights, goods, wares, merchandise, and other property against the risk of inland navigation and transportation. LICENSE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY. ST. ANDREW'S COLLEGE TORONTO A Residential Mil Day School for Boys Thorough Instruction. New Buildings, Large Athletic Fields. For information write to "Companies' Act, 1897." Canada, Province of British Columbia. No. 434. THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the "Inter-provincial Land Company" ls authorised and licensed to carry on business within the Province of British Columbia and to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company is situate at the City of Winnipeg, ln the Province of Manitoba. The amount of the capital of the Company is sixty thousand dollars, divided into six hundred shares of one hundred dollars each. The head office of the Company ln this Province is situate at the City of Victoria, and James Fulford Fielde, agent, whose address is Victoria, aforesaid, ls the attorney for the Company. Given under my hand and seal of offlce at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this 21st day of April, one thousand nine hundred and eight. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which the Company has been established and licensed are: (a) Acquiring, holding, leasing, renting, selling, dealing ln, and disposing of, real estate or any Interest therein, or, any mortgage or lien thereon; (b) To Improve real estate by erecting buildings thereon, or ln any other way altering or dealing with the same; (0) To lend money on the security of any real or personal property, and for such purposes to take mortgages, bills of sale, and other pledges or liens thereon; (d) To enter Into agreements for the erection or Improvement or sale of land or buildings; (e) To acquire, own, sell, or otherwise dispose of, timber, timber limits, permits and licences, coal lands, or mining lands, or mining rights of any sort or description; (f) To hold agencies f.«r fire, or life insurance, or manufacturing companies; (g) To carry on farming or gardening operations; (h) To buy, sell, and deal in, cattle, horses, and other animals and farm produce, and generally to carry on a general real estate, loaning, renting, insurance agency and mercantile agency business; (i) To acquire, purchase, sell, hold, and deal In, the stock-in-trade, effects, both real and personal, business, and good-will of any person, firm or corporation engaged ln similar business; (j) To acquire, buy, sell, and hold, stock In other companies with similar objects and powers. BRADSHAW & DAVIE, Solicitors for the Inter-provlnclal Land Company. REV. D. BRUCE MACDONALD, M.A, LL.D. Principal. Pantage's , Theatre JOHNSON STREET VICTORIA, B. C. ADVANCED VAUDEVILLE Matinees (any part ef house)....II Evenings, Balcony II Lower Floor II* Boxes It Matinees Every Afternoon at 3 O'CIock. Night Performances 8 and 9.15 WEEK MAY 4 The New Grand SULLIVAN a CONSIDINE. Proprletori Management of ROBT. JAMIESON. JAMES HARRIQAN Tramp Juggler and Monologist. The Greatest Act of its kind ii Vaudeville. RACHAEL ACTON, JACK KLOVILLE & CO. "The Nightingale." LAWRENCE & HARRINGTON Original Bowery Boy and Tougl Girl. THE GREAT WILSON World's Greatest Trick Cyclist. NELLIE REVELL "The Girl Who Says Things." THOS. J. PRICE, Song Illustrato "Come Back to Old Manhattan Dearie." NEW MOVING PICTURES "The Hoozier Fighter." OUR OWN ORCHESTRA M. Nagel, Director. "The Teddy Bear's Picnic." EMPRESS THEATRE Hint for the Talkative. There would bc a lot more silence in the world if we talked only about the things wc know.—Star, Montreal. Government and Johnson Streets, In response to many requests ■ have secured for the coming we the wonderful picture of the PASSION PLAY showing the entire Life of Chr from Bethlehem to Calvary. These pictures consist of 3,000 f< of beautiful hand-colored film a will be on exhibition every day NEXT WEEK, MAY 4th to 9th The Shepherd King, sung by M Joseph. First show commences at 2 o'clc and every hour thereafter. _ show commences at 10.30 p.m. Come in the afternoon if possibh ADMISSION, TEN CENTS. Most Particular Smokers Experience little or no difficulty in finding a cigar'or blend of smoking mixture that fits their taste. Our Manila or Havana Cigars can't be beaten. We carry a most complete line of smokers' sundries. S^ Richardson Cigar Store. "IW'-Wl UOVII Phone 34s THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1908. ■cy. I know for a fact that had I Agricultural association been able jrant book-making privileges, that ers of the good old game would lay be present at the track wit- Jsing some of the best horses in Western States racing. It is not Jierally known that fifty horses psed through Seattle last week en pte to the interior to take part in racing which commences early Is month, which would have raced "re but were compelled to stay away. Lis is not as it should be and I hope jit some steps will be taken to have matter attended to, otherwise the ne conditions will exist at the fall ir. There is one matter that is a Izzle to me and that is this. Time Ier time I have read in the daily ess items congratulating the man lement of the fall fair for their Isinesslike methods of handling the |r, but when this committee of man- ement recommends that book-mak- be allowed they are ignored and kctically told that their opinion is It worth the paper it is written on. Jontend that if the citizens of this ly who take an interest in the fall , and among them are some of most prominent in the city, are ntent to place the management of fair in their hands, that they buld have full control and their re- rtmendations should be acted on not those who know absolutely thing regarding the question. UMPIRE. Empress Theatre. Jictorians will be pleased to know It the Empress will present the Tendid pictures of the Oberammer- Passion Play during the coming fek. these beautiful pictures, 3,000 feet ■length and all hand-colored, took Ir years in the making and are the |st wonderful ever produced. They the complete story of Christ's on earth from the annunciation lis death and ascension. All who le ever enjoyed the privilege of lng these inspiring pictures will [glad to do so again, while those have not, should not overlook opportunity. Mrs. Joseph will "The Shepherd King." New Grand. |anard, the phenomenal contortion- vho has been appearing this week Jthe New Grand, supplies a turn Ich isn't exactly pretty but is sup- Jed to possess some scientific value. |en a man twists around his own like a drunk around a lamp post, weirdly dangles sundry parts of [frame at eccentric angles, and ots out his phiz at all kinds of xpected places, the more delicate Ition of the audience turns aside or Jes as in a beer glass, darkly, lard's cartilages seem to have been Itched or something so that the Its turn freely, like an importer's bice. No organ is affected. In- the men of science assert that a of Canards would be a graceful an elegant race, full of lovely les and parabolas, much superior [.very way to the stiff and stodgy of man of today. Canard re- limends that a man should have cartilages stretched while he is lng, about the time that he is get- |r vaccine squirted into his arms is receiving Biblical instruction lhe Sunday school. Then he might lible to wash his back without dis- Iting his neck, or climb into a fe shirt without unholy blasphemy, without shifting his legs he (id be able to whip around sud- [y and catch his wife in the act of |ing faces at him behind his back, will be about all about Canard. [rest of the show is good too. Difference of Opinion. I California judge has just decided 1 a man doesn't have to get out lie way of an automobile; but the knows better. liladelphia has a revival of reli- I Revivals come along, usually, lard times, for, when prosperity man never thinks of but one Id, and that the one in which he taking money and feasting mer- Revivals and Breadlines are Icidental. VICTORIA THEATRE J&SSSS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MAY 6 AND 7 The original 1908 Victoria Company in an elaborate revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's Classic among Comic Operas THE MIKADO Presenting as principals: Miss Winifred Lugrin, Miss Nellie Lugrin, Mrs. Bassett, Mrs. James Harvey, Mr. E. Criddle, Mr. C. W. Rhodes, Mr. Jack Petch, Mr. George Phillips, and Mr. Godfrey W. Booth. The Performance under Direction of Professor E. Pferdner. LARGE AND TUNEFUL CHORUS BRILLIANT COSTUMING AND INVESTITURE LOCALIZED LYRICS AND LEVITY AUGMENTED AND EFFICIENT ORCHESTRA Admission—$1.50, $1.00, 75 and 50 cents. Sale opens Monday at 10 a.m. Miss Bessie Abott, from Metropolitan Grand Opera, New York. At Victoria Theatre May 8. LAWN TENNIS The most complete stock in the City, comprising: RACQUETS Doherty, Ward & Wright, Pirn, Renshaw, Longwood, Sears, and ten other styles. Prices from $2.00 up. BALLS Slazenger, Practice, etc. Prices from $3.00 per dozen up. NETS At prices from $2.75 up. POLES At prices from $2.50 up. PRESSES, RACQUET CASES, MARKERS, TAPES, Etc. Price list will be sent for the asking. We make a specialty of Tennis goods. M. W. WAITT & CO. (Limited) 1004 Government Street. FRIDAY, MAY 8 BESSIE ABOTT Prima Donna Soprano from the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Prices $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Gallery $1.00. Note—This is the Victoria Musical Society's last concert of thc season. Plan opens 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7th. P -ft I t__-\ I S and Trade Mark obtained in all countries. ROWLAND BRITTAIN Registered Patent Attorney and Mechanical Engineer. Room 3, Fairfield Block, Granville St., (near Postoffice) Vancouver. NOTICE ls hereby given that 30 days after date we intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospeot for coal and petroleum on the following described lands, situated near Coal Creek, Renfrew District, B.C.: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of section 88, and marked J. Hastle and H. J. Klrby; thence west 80 chains to northeast corner of section 87; thence north 80 chains; thence east to western boundary of the E. & N. Railway Company's Lands; thence following said boundary of Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company's lands to point of commencement. Staked March 17th, 1908. JAMES HASTIE. H. J. KIRBY. April 11 CERTIFICATE OF THE REGISTRATION 07 AH EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY. "Companle* Aot, 1897." I hereby certify that "The Ferro-Con- crete Construction Company" has this day been registered as an Extra-Provincial Company under the "Companies Act, 1897," to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head offlce of the Company ls situate at Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio. The amount of the capital of the Company ls five hundred thousand dollars, divided into flve thousand shares of one hundred dollars each. The head office of the Company ln this Province is situate at Victoria, and Henry Graham Lawson, Solicitor, whose address is Victoria, B.C., is the attorney for the company. Not empowered to issue and transfer stock. Given under my hand and Seal of Offlce at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this fourth day of April, one thousand nine hundred and eight. S. T. WOOTTON. Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which this company has been established and registered are: Manufacturing and dealing ln flre-proof- ing and building material of all kinds, and constructing, equipping and owning buildings, bridges and structures of all kinds, and all things Incident thereto, of engaging in a general contracting business; and of acquiring, holding, owning and disposing of all rights, patent and otherwise, necessary and convenient for the prosecution of Its business. NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the under* signed, Intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mile west-north-west from Jesse Island, running west 60 chains; thence north 60 chains; thence east 60 chains; thence south 60 chains back to place of commencement. Dated February 22nd, 1908. G. E. GIBSON. March 14 C. G. Johnstone, Agent. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days from date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Land! and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted ln the southwest corner and marked Initial Post No. 1; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chain*; thence south 80 chains to place of commencement, containing 640 acres. Dated March 7th, 1908. Graham Island, B.C. Apl. 4 R. D. HOYT. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. TAKE NOTICE, that I, Frank Kelly, of Victoria, B.C., timber cruiser, intend to apply for a special timber liceni* over the following described lands: 6. Commencing at a post planted at northwest corner of T. L. 18186, Section 3, Township 33; thence east 40 chain*; thence north 160 chains; thence west 40 chains; thence south 160 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. December 17 th, 1907. Apl 4 FRANK KELLY. NOTICE ls hereby given that thirty days from date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands, on Graham Island, B.C.: Commencing at a post planted ln the southwest corner and marked Initial Post No. 1, thence east 80 chains; thenoe north 80 chatns; thence west 80 chain*; thence south 80 chains to place of commencement, containing 640 acres. Dated March 7th, 1908. Graham Island, B.C. Apl 4 J. O. HOYT. NOTICE ls hereby given that thirty days from date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Land* and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted ln th* southwest corne rand marked Initial Post No. 1, thence east 80 chatns; thenc* north 80 chains; thence west 80 chain*; thence south 80 chains to place of commencement, containing 640 acrea. Dated March 7th, 1908. Graham Island, B.C. Apl. 4 W. L. ARCHAMBEAU. NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the undersigned, Intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the west shore of bay Inside of Jesse Island, one quarter of a mile north of Jesse Island, running west 60 chains; thence north 60 chains; thence east 60 chains; thence south 60 chains back to the place of commencement. Dated February 22nd, 1908. H. G. ANDERSON. March 14 C. G. Johnstone, Agent. NOTICE The bridge at Craigflower over Victoria Arm is closed to vehicular traffic until further notice. F. C. GAMBLE, Public Works Engineer. Lands and Works Department, Victoria, B.C., 9th March, 1908. $1,000 Reward NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days from date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Land* and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted In tha northwest corner and marked Initial Post No. 1; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to place of commencement containing 640 acres. Dated March 7th, 1908. Graham Island. B.C. Apl. 4 JOHN DEARBORN. NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, "Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the undersigned, intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the west shore of Blinkinsop Bay, about 100 feet west of the wharf; running west 60 chains; thence north 60 chains; thence east 80 chains; thenc* south along the shore back to the place of commencement. Dated February 24th, 1908. March 14 C. G. JOHNSTONE. NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the undersigned, intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the west shore of Bllnklnsop Bay, three-quarters of a mile from the entrance of said bay, running west 80 chains; thence south 60 chains; thenc* east along the shore of bay Inside of Jesse Island; thence northerly along th* shore of Bllnklnsop Bay to the place of commencement. Dated February 22nd, 1908. O. C. BASS. March 14 C. G. Johnstone, Agent THE GOVERNMENT of the PROVINCE of BRITISH COLUMBIA hereby offers a reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the two men who, on the 25th day of February, 1908, at thc Gorge Hotel, near the City of Victoria, B.C., armed with revolvers, entered and, while committing a robbery in the said Hotel, shot and wounded one Richard Dancey. DESCRIPTION. No. 1—Man ahout 5 reet 11 inches in height, slim build, dressed in dark- colored clothing; wore dark cap. No. 2—Man about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches in height; slim build; dressed in dark-colored clothing; wore dark cap. Both men were armed with dark-colored revolvers and wore long white cotton masks. FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward will be given for information leading to the arrest and conviction of either one of the said men. NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the undersigned, intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Work* for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the east shore of Blinkinsop Bay, three-quarters of a mile from th* outlet of the creek at the head of bay, running north along the shore 60 chains; thence east 60 chains; thence south 60 chains; thence west 60 chains back to the place of commencement. Dated February 24th, 1908. L. P. LOCKE. March 14 C. G. Johnstone, Agent. NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1, TAKE NOTICE that I, the undersigned, intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the head of Bllnklnsop Bay, 60 feet north of the creek running to the bay; running west 60 chains; thenco north GO chains; thence east 60 chains; thence south 60 chains back to the place of commencement. Dated February 24th, 1908. M. J. G. WHITE. C. G. Johnstone, Agent. March 14 By order, F. S. HUSSEY, Superintendent of Provincial Police Victoria, B.C., 26th February, 1908. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT. District of Renfrew. TAKE NOTICE that Frank V. Hobbs of Victoria, B.C., occupation gentleman, Intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a post planted about olglit chains In a northerly direction from the southeast corner of section eleven, township eleven, thence following the sinuosities of the shore llne northwesterly 17 chains, thence southwesterly 10 chains, thence northerly 10 chains, thence southeasterly to the point of intersection of the southeast quarter of section eleven (11) and the southwest quarter of section twelve (12), township 11, Renfrew District, and extending eastwards from said shore line ns before described and Including the foreshore and land covered by water. Dated April 6, 1908. April 18 FRANK VICTOR HOBBS. the week, Saturday may 2, 1908, At The Street t} Corner A **%/*£ & By THE LOUNGER 0'^/»>«^/»'»'V"*—<w^* My recent remarks on the subject of parental responsibility have elicited some response from those who are interested in looking after their own children and other peoples. I am informed that the circumstances to which their attention was directed especially those affecting the extravagant dressing of young girls and the dangers to which they are exposed have received the special attention of the Women's Council and the Moral Reform Association. My informant declares that the workers in these departments have long recognized the seriousness of the problem, and are prepared to admit that its solution is rendered more difficult by the attitude of many parents. The lady in question went to the very crux of the matter when she said: "Mothers will not believe a word against their daughters, however conclusive the evidence may be, and as a consequence we pour our complaints into deaf ears." The unwillingness of parents to believe anything wrong against their own children is proverbial, and viewed in some respects commendable, but loyalty to one's offspring may be carried too far, as it undoubtedly is when it leads to the withholding of necessary reproof and control with the inevitable consequence of continuance in a course of wrong-doing. I should not have raised the question if I had not been in possession of conclusive evidence that a scandal of alarming proportions exists and that it is hopeless to expect its abatement without the co-operation of parents. Is it too much to ask that girls of fifteen or sixteen or even younger, should under no circumstances be allowed to remain out late at night unless in company with an older member of the family, or some relative or friend capable of exercising both control and protection? I know that fashions change, and if I were to insist on the same measure of strictness which was considered quite necessary thirty or forty years ago, I should be laughed at as an old fossil, but the liberty and indeed licence allowed to children nowadays is beyond reason, and in the last issue the responsibility must rest with parents. Without their aid neither judicial authorities, nor philanthropic societies can exercise a necessary control or prevent the continuance of a condition of affairs which is having a most baneful effect in most of our large cities. The other afternoon I took a preliminary stroll round the Gorge Park to scc what preparations were being made for the coming season, and concluded that thc efforts of the R. C. E. R. to provide a lirst class public recreation ground wcre deserving of very great credit. In addition to a general spring cleaning new shrubs have been planted, fences repaired, and thc Japanese Tea Gardens developed to a pitch of excellence which gives promise of something very attractive later on. I should be greatly surprised if this delightful rendezvous is not much more largely patronized this season than last, especially if my information is correct that the enterprising master - of - ceremonies Mr. Clifford Denliam, has arranged to import a number of Geisha Girls from the Tea Gardens of Tokio. About twenty arc expected to arrive by the Empress of Japan at the end of this month, lhey come under indenture and by special permission of the Dominion Immigration Department. Arrangements are also being made for a large increase in the bathing and boating facilities. In addition to moving pictures, a splendid shooting gallery on the English lines, vaudeville turns, and an orchestra, Mr. Dcnham is endeavouring to secure a genuine old-fashioned Punch and Judy show. I must confess to being even yet sufficient of a child to long for another peep at that wicked old wretch, Punch, breaking Judy's head, and it would be positively refreshing to see once more the lovely funeral and the subsequent execution. I was greatly interested in a sub- editorial which appeared in last Sunday's Colonist on the subject of "The pronunciation of Greek names," and a comparison between them and English words of somewhat similar spelling. It is to be hoped that the erudite editor will carry the subject further, there are many other words about the pronunciation of which doubt exists—in some minds. It is all very well to have a reliable authority for the fact that Penelope, although spelt similarly is not pronounced like envelope, also that Circe should not be pronounced as if spelt S-c-a-r-s-a-y, and once again it will be refreshing to all would-be classical students to know that Hydaspes has an accent on the final syllable. This will prevent people from blundering with at least three classical names, and possibly with their English counterparts. But why not explain the process by which Canadian students of the classics pronounce Cicero as if spelt Kikero, and why modern teachers prefer to make the g hard in Diogenes; in short, those of us who devoted a few of the best years of our lives to learn Latin and Greek pronunciation as it was taught at Oxford and Cambridge thirty years ago, would like to know not only what the up-to-date method is but the raison d'etre for the change, and above all we should like to know if there ever was a time whcji the pronunciation of the names quoted by the Colonist was different from that given above. I am informed that the reason my sporting offer to shrub and seed the corner of Belleville and Government streets was not accepted is because it is the intention of the city to throw that triangular piece of land into die street, and so cut off a very obtrusive corner. This is even better than I hoped for, and I trust the good intention will be translated into a fait accompli. q£i *~K"^Zsr. The Professor's Wife — "You haven't kissed me for a week." The Professor (absently)—"Are you sure? Then who is it 1 have been kissing?" TAKE NOTICE that the British Columbia Canning Canning Company, Limited, of London, England and Victoria, B.C., Salmon Canners and Sawmill Owners, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described foreshore and submerged land adjoining lot No. 3, Range, 2, Coast District. Commencing at a post marked "B.C.C. Co., South Post," planted on Island, forming part of said Lot No. 3, three chains S. 'A W. from the Church, situate on the Wannuck River, Rivers Inlet, B.C., thence due west one-quarter mile, thence due north one-half mile to a post marked "B. C. C. Co., N.W. Post," on the north shore of Rivers Inlet, thence along the shore one-quarter mile due east, thence due south to island lirst mentioned. 25th April, 1U0S. BRITISH COLUMBIA CANNING CO., May 2 D. MePhee, Agent. TAKE NOTICE that the British Columbia Canning Company, Ltd., of London, England, and Victoria, B.C., Salmon Canners anil Sawmill Owners, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described foreshore and submerged land fronting lots Nos. 4, 10, and 14, range 2, Coast District: Commencing at a post marked "B.C.C. Co. N.E. Post," planted at the Southeast corner of the Victoria Cannery, Rivers Inlet, at high water mark, thence due west one-half mile, thence in a southerly direction to the N. W. corner of Lot No. 14, thence easterly along the shore to point of commencement. BRITISH COLUMBIA CANNING CO., May 2 D. McPliee, Agent. CLAYOQUOT LAND DISTRICT. District of Alberni. TAKE NOTICE tliat 1, Mary I. 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See the fine new Gas Ranges and Gas Radiators in our Showrooms. Prices will please. VICTORIA GAS COMPANY, Ltd. CORNER FORT AND LANGLEY STREETS. DAYS ARE AT HAND Write me for 1908 Catalogue Will Marsden 665 Granville Street, Vancouver, B. [ % _iTtt_Tf_ _r_r_T_rr_irsT^ |Kingsford Smith & Co. 2 Stock and General g AUCTIONEERS * I {Commission and Real Estate Agents. 3 j 441 Homer Street Vancouver. 3 _VISLSUULSULS__UL_9JUUL-UL_UL_ULSU Vancouver Edition The Week ft British Columbia Review, Published at Victoria and Vancouver B. ©. lot. V. No, 3S THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1908 lot Anti- iristian. The Week is in receipt of a letter from a highly respected Christian Minister in Victoria complaining of irtain passages of an anti-Christian char- Iter in last week's issue. Although the Itter does not specify the complaint can jdy have reference to some remarks in an Jticle by "Kambler" on his wanderings the Old Land. The Week would very luch like to publish the letter in extenso, Tit as it is marked private is of course |iable to do so. The passages complained are those in which Eambler endorses |e attitude of the Eev. E. J. Campbell of London City Temple, and goes on to that if he lived in London he should |tend the religious ministrations of that p. The Week wishes to say first of all at the respected writer of the letter is Jtirely in error in classifying Eambler as Imember of The Week staff, and he is lally in error in assuming that The leek accepts any responsibility for his Ijws. The simple facts are that Eambler la Canadian gentleman of position and luence, well known in public affairs, and Imany respects a very able man. He has pn making a tour of the world, and has intervals favoured The Week with |;icles containing his impressions. Such ltributions have been purely voluntary, Id come under the same classification as llinary correspondence, with respect to lich Thc Week, in common with all ler public journals, has a standing an- lincement that it does not endorse and I not responsible. This should be con- Isive on the point taken by our esteemed lrespondent, but as the matter has been Ised The AVeek wishes to go further and ] point out that this paper has always |intained a firm stand in support of what lack of a more fitting phrase, is called j-thodox Christianity." AVhilst it debates the introduction of religious con- Iversy in the pages of secular journals, jhas invariably taken advantage of the [at Christian festivals at Christmas and jster, to say a word in support of the Ihodox position and to make its own Jitude on the subject perfectly clear. |e Week wishes further to say, that it no sympathy with the recent utter- lies of the Eev. E. J. Campbell, and Is it difficult to regard them in the same hritable light as they are viewed by thc Iter who complains. The restriction im- fced upon The AVeek in connection with letter under consideration forbids its her discussion, but it is so full of good find Christian advice that the writer luld confer a great benefit not only upon is journal but on its readers if he would low the letter to be published in extenso, Iher with or without his signature. The action of the Provin- Itoria Water cial Government in secur- lestion. ing a detailed report on the water question from Mr. icroft, has undoubtedly advanced the Itter a very important step nearer final llement. The AVeek is particularly Itified with Mr. Ashcroft's recommending because they are exactly in line |h the policy advocated in these pages lthe last two years, long before the daily Iss had the courage to make any open laration. The AVeek has always main- led that A7 ictoria must ultimately go Coldstream for its water supply; it has Intained that on the ground of efficiency _ economv this was the only possible lition. It pointed out further that tlie Idle of the holdings of the Esquimalt Itorworks Company should, and proba- could be'acquired for $1,000,000, and EDITORIAL if so, there should be no hesitation in the matter. It now looks as if this end would be attained. The Colonist has rendered a public service in giving such an admirable report of the negotiations, and illustrating the engineering features of the work. It advocates the acceptance of Mr. Ashcroft's recommendation, and suggests that payment could be made in City bonds at 4 per cent. If the Esquimalt Waterworks Company is wise, it will come to terms quickly. Arbitration may be necessary to arrive at an exact figure, but certainly not arbitration under the Water Clauses Act. The AVeek urges, as it has urged all along, that the City should now take steps to expropriate and so force the matter to arbitration, unless the Company will accept Mr. Ashcroft's figures without demur. In discussing this question, it must not be forgotten that Victoria is growing and growing rapidly; there are ten thousand more people here now than there were two years ago; there is every probability that a similar number will be added to the population within the next two years. Meanwhile already this season the water supply is short, and the difficulty will be accentuated each year. Elk Lake can give no sensible increase, and money spent on pumping plants and reservoirs is just so much money wasted. By this time the ratepayers are able to assess the folly and incompetence of ex- Mayor Morley in rushing through his Sooke Lake By-law in the manner he did, and the experience should effectually deter the City from any further tinkering with so important a matter. A Wise Discretion, The Colonist is deserving of the thanks of the community for exercising so wise a discretion in connection with the reporting of the Garesche- Carter case. The nauseating details which were published in the Times and shouted on the streets by little boys of tender age, could never find place in the columns of a respectable paper, and it is difficult to understand how the management could have lent itself to such a sordid means of making a few dollars. The Colonist acted consistently with its policy of excluding everything from its pages unsuitable or unfit for family reading, and The AVeek gladly pays this tribute to a paper which it is so often compelled to criticise adversely. Every paper has to determine certain matters for itself, chief among these being whether it shall be clean or dirty. The Times long ago elected to be identified with the seamy side of things, as witness its attitude on all political questions and its unfounded attacks upon public men. Under the present regime the Colonist has at least lived up to its promises with respect to decency. The AVeek fully recognises the responsibility of a journal to keep the public informed on all matters of importance transpiring, and the brief reports of the case in question which havc appeared in the Colonist are sufficient for the purpose. The details are such as no man can take any pleasure in learning and no young person cun learn without moral injury. The result of the publica- Major Hodgins' tion of Major Hodgins' Charges. charges must have come as a great surprise to the Liberal press, and in the light of what has transpired within one short week it is decidedly interesting to recall what happened when the charges first appeared. It was not surprising that the Victoria Times should get excited, denounce Major Hodgins, and pronounce a eulogium on the Eailway Commission and the Laurier Government. But once again, vituperation overshot the mark, and like curses quickly came home to roost. It was a little more surprising that a paper of the standing and experience of the Montreal Herald should have fallen to the same error. Indeed the whole Liberal press practically followed suit, and its attitude furnishes an interesting psychological study of the causes which lead party organs involuntarily and spontaneously to denounce everything which threatens to bring discredit upon the party they represent. The Victoria Times said that Major Hodgins' charges were not worthy of a moment's consideration and the Federal Government should ignore them. The Montreal Herald in its issue of the 21st ult, say3: "Grand Trunk and Grank Trunk Pacific officials discredit utterly the allegations in the letter issued by Major A. E. Hodgins, C.E., from Vancouver. The officials who expressed an opinion on the subject announced the belief that an emphatic repudiation of the whole story of the major would come from Ottawa. President C. M. Hays of the Grand Trunk Pacific is in New York and Vice-President Morse is in Ottawa, so that an authoritative denial could not be obtained from the two chief officials, but the whole affair was scouted by men in a position to know the facts of the case, and who proclaim the checking methods as a mare's nest, the fulmination of a dismissed official who was exploiting a mare's nest in revenge for his discharge by the National Transcontinental Eailway Commission. It was pointed out that the allegations were of that vague and indefinite character whicli entitled them to no consideration, not a single specific detail being instanced upon which inquiry could be made. It was stated to be contrary to the whole policy of the Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific to sanction any -payments that would not pass the strictest scrutiny. The Grand Trunk Pacific management is doing its utmost to keep the cost as low and the standard of efficiency as high as possible in the building of the new road." In the light of this outburst, it is decidedly interesting to recall that Sir AVil- fred Laurier was sufficiently impressed with the gravity of the charges to appoint a Commission and even to enlarge its scope. The denouement is now awaited with anxiety by the whole of the Dominion, and the first step should be to call upon tlie G. T. P. to produce their Engineers' report and ascertain whether they confirm Major Hodgins' statement. This is the key to the whole question, if they do the matter must be probed to the bottom, if they do not the result will be very much like the finding of a Grand Jury, "No True Bill." A Literary Freak. George Bernard Shaw may correctly be described as a literary freak. liis vagaries have afforded amusement to thousands of people, especially to those who retain some reverence for our great writers. He thought it funny to besmirch the memory of Henry Irving i yr_vvir.r_--_i_iKKVV__w Stewart Williams R. C. Janion WILLIAMS & JANION AUCTIONEERS COMMISSION AND REAL ESTATE A6EMTS Si FORT ST. VICTORIA, I. C. llUUUUU»JUUUUU 9 M.SLSULSLXSLb Onb Dollar Pkel Annum and he takes himself seriously as a Shakespearean critic. One of his most amusing performances is to be found in the last issue of "Collier." Of course it is impossible to take it seriously, and the only conclusion is that George Bernard Shaw has hit upon a very happy device for advertising himself. It seems that Colliers offered a prize for $1,000 for the best short story received during the quarter ending December 31st, 1907. In February last they tendered this thousand dollars to Mr. Shaw, who promptly returned it with a most indignant letter which might be paraphrased thus: "Is thy servant a dog that he should accept filthy lucre for brain work which has not been equalled since the time of Shakespeare ?" He raises several fantastic objections to their award, demanding to know how they are able to judge that his was the best story received; he asks are they posterity, are they the verdict of history? Finally he shakes the dust from off his feet, and exclaims with withering scorn, "I return the cheque. If you should see fit to use it for the purpose of erecting a tombstone to Messrs. Collier & Son, I should be happy to contribute the epitaph." One cannot conceive of even George Bernard Shaw writing this letter without his tongue in his cheek, and probably Messrs. Collier read it to the same graceful accompaniment. The peculiar and fantastic talents of Mr. Shaw are wasted on mere literary work, he should devote himself entirely to the writing of advertisements for soap, perfumery or millinery houses. Western Banks. In its numerous articles advocating the establishment of AA^estern Banks The AA7eek has overlooked one important point which is that if AVestern people want institutions of their own, they must not only subscribe for stock but they must support these Banks in a rational manner, by placing their deposits with them. The strength of every Banking Institution is commensurate with the amount of its deposits. Some people are eager enough to patronize- new banks for borrowing purposes whilst they most unfairly make their deposits with old banks. This is cutting the ground from under their own feet. A good start has been made, its success will depend upon the enlightened support of those whose interests are bound up with the success of the new institutions. A False Charge. A correspondent of the Victoria Times complains that there is discrimination against the employing of Canadians in the Provincial Offices, and although he does not plainly say so he intimates that the discrimination is in favour of Englishmen. The writer does not know what he is talking about, if he did, and would state thc fact, he would have to say that whereas some years ago nearly all appointments in the various Departments were of Englishmen the pendulum has swung round in the other direction and under the present administration for every Englishman engaged there have been at least three or four Canadians. The subject is not worth discussing at greater length, but it is always worth while to nail a lie to the counter. Apropos the evidence ad- Professional dnced in the ' cause celebre" Etiquette. tllis week 11 correspondent asks two questions: "Is it usual for a barrister to interview the witnesses of the opposite side—after dark? May Counsel negotiate for civil damages to compound a felony?" THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1908. In the Old Land. By RAMBLER Aberdeen, Sept. 18, 1907. I have travelled quite ;i lot, since I last wrote you, that is from the point of view of the inhabitants of this very restricted portion of the earth's surface. They consider a journey of a few hundred miles entitles them to be fit and proper candidates for a hospital, especially the women. I met one poor dear, who had come down to Penzance from London without a single stoppage. Just think of it? fully two hundred miles. She was so knocked out she assured us that she would not be good for anything for a week. I pictured to myself her state of health after a five days and nights experience from Vancouver to Montreal. Well, before leaving Glasgow, we met Mrs. Mac, who took us in hand and shewed us all that was to be seen there of any interest, including the Museum and Art Gallery; they are combined in one splendid large stone building, built in that solid style characteristic of all Scotch structures. The museum is well worth a visit, thc departments in which I am interested, namely Natural History and Fossil remains, make a good second to London. We also paid a visit to the Slums, their principal feature was children. I never saw anything to equal it. One would imagine there was a school coming out in every street. I have often heard about the prolificness of the Scotch, but I never realized it so vividly as in that visit. I came to the conclusion that the women increased the earth's population quarterly instead of as with us every two or three years. No wonder Scotchmen have occupied and taken possession of the whole sublunary sphere. Outside of the cities the country could not support more than about half a million people and about as many deer and grouse, so that the natural increase is actually obliged to emigrate and appropriate the territories of other nations, which as is well known they do in a most permanent manner. That puts me in mind of a good definition of a Scotchman that 1 heard the other day. ''He keeps the Saaabath and aathing else that he can lay his hands on.'' T can not say Glasgow's appearance -.truck me very favourably, being b It of sandstone to which the smoke an- dirt easily cling. The buildings are terribly murky looking and with thc ■exception of the recently put up residences, which are detached, the dwellings, even in the best part of tht city, consist of whole streets of massively constructed villas, almost level with the sidewalks and as like each other as twins, with not a vestige of garden; comfortable enough within, but certainly lacking anything ap proaching to beauty, or style without. They often set me wondering how anyone coming home half full of a night would find his particular domicile. But, then I do not suppose a Scotchman ever gets "full." It is, I understand, a practical impossibility to fill him up, so the above contingency never has arisen, otherwise, perhaps, they would have changed their uniform style of fronts. We took in the "Christian" at the Royalty theatre. The acting was fair, but not to bc compared to that seen in London. Have you ever read the book? I havc not, but Mrs. B. has. She says in it thc hero John Storm, dies, while in the play, he marries the heroine ancl lives happy forever afterwards, which is more than can be said of thc experience of most married men. I see by thc papers, that Hall Caine has brought out a new dramatization of the story and that it is to be put on the stage shortly in London, so that on our return there we will be able to see it. Thc acting in London is always so much superior to that one meets with in the provincial cities. We, also, dropped into the Canadian Government's emigration office. It is well situated in St. Enoch's Square and under the able management of Mr. Webster is doing good work. Hc is well assisted by a staff of practical men. I found in him a Brandonite, or rather he farmed for some years close to that city, so that we had a great yarn about old times in that district. Between us we resurrected people about whose existence I had clean forgotten. From Glasgow we came to Aberdeen, crossing on the way the Footy and Tay bridges. The first is an extraordinary structure, but the latter is nothing out of the way. On arriving at the latter city we were met by Mr. Robert Clark, brother of Jim Clark of the Customs, Vancouver, and an old friend of mine. He comes from Peterhead. I can almost imagine hearing you remark on reading this latter sentence "that settles it." However, I will never forget the kindness and consideration and hospital ity shewn us by him and in fact the whole Clark family. They made our visit to their city a most enjoyable one, so much so that we extremely regretted leaving it. I must say Aberdeen struck us most favourably of any place we have stayed. It is built entirely of granite, the streets are wide and clean, even the poorer quarters, and the dwellings are as in Vancouver, self-contained principally, with nice gardens and no two houses alike in design. They are very proud of their college, and well they may be. It is a vast pile of a beautiful style of architecture. I had scarcely been in the hotel half an hour, when the porter asked me with bated breath "had I seen the College?" I realized that to retain his good opinion I must lie, so did so manfully, going into ecstacies over it all, based upon a vivid imagination. We, of course, took in the Brig of Balgownie made famous by Lord Byron. In what way the Lord only knows, for I never read any of Byron's effusions, though I was afraid to acknowledge my ignorance to Mr. Clarke in case of being thought a barbarian), except that little poem, the two first lines of which I remember are: "The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold His chariots all gleaming with purple and gold." The jingle of the rhyme suits my b u barous ear, though I certainly would not take an affidavit that he even wrote that, but I think he did. However, the "Brig" is interesting enough of itself without any "boosting'' from Mr. Byron. It was built in .320 by Robert the Bruce. You will remember, if you as an English- inan <:ver read Scotch history that the Red Comyn, after the role played by most of Scotland's nobles, negotiate!, with the English to sell Bruce tn them, but his career, fortunately fi r Scotland, came to a tragic and .sudden termination at the hands of Bruce. His (Co; mn's) nephew, one Cheyne, who was Bishop of Aberdeen, 1 isented in such a vigorous manner the removal of his mercenary and traitorous relative that he had to make hi'nself scarce over the sea to escape Bruce's wrath. Thereupon the latter collected for some years all the tithes and appropriated them to the building of the bridge in question, over the Don, it being badly needed and therefore presumably on the principle that the interests of the material sole were of more importance than those of thc supposed spiritual one (soul). Forgive the pun. 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KINGHAM & CO., Victoria Agents for the Nanaimo Vollieries New Wellington Coal. The best household coal in the market at current rates. Anthracite Coal for sale. 34 Broad Street. Phone 647 VICTORIA. B.C. The days are getting Warm. THE WILSON BAB Is Comfortable. VISIT IT. 648 Yates St., Victoria, B. C Leave Your Baggage Checks at Pacific Transfer Ci No. 4 FORT ST. VICTORIA Phone 249. A. B. KENT, Propt LLOYD & CO., practical chin cleaners, 716 Pandora St. C neys can be cleaned without 1 ing an ellova mess. Try us be convinced. Phone A476. NUF £ THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MAY 2 1908 pe the controlling of public utilities municipalities. /hat do you think of strawberries I September. We have been travel- Ig in them. Of course it is excep- Inal, their season being usually in pgust. We have practically had em all summer on account of gra- lally travelling north. ■We took a run out to see Farqu- Jr's people. They live some 30 miles Dee side near a place called Ooyne. His father, the old Admiral, i a marvel, 93 years old and for a an of that age in a wonderful state preservation, both physically and lentally. Had quite a talk with him l>out old times on the Coast, when was in command at Esquimalt. emembered Burrard Inlet well. Of lurse Vancouver was not even (ought of then. ■We also visited Peterhead, but w>'l Dl you about that in my next. ll see by the cables you have been Iving quite a lively time with the Ips and Chinese. I hope they will }t burn up thc city with their fool- Who do they blame this time bringing them in? They have not |t the writer to make a scape-goat as on a former occasion. jWe leave tomorrow for Inverness |d then South through the heart of highlands. RAMBLER. if Social and * Personal. * Jtfrs. Tunstall of Tacoma has been litins friends in Victoria. * * * Mrs. Walter Dunn of Westholme Is in town during the week. I w w * I'Ir. Jas." Harvey leaves shortly for Interior on a survey trip. * * * Irs. Troupe, Esquimalt Road, was Itcss* at a very charming card Ity on Friday last. •)< * * |liss Charlie Robson, Quamichan. registered at the Empress hotel IWcdncsday. * * * lliss A. King and Mr. Teddy King staying with their sister, Mrs. |th Wilson, of Salt Spring Island. * * * fhe handsome residence of Mr. and C. V. Spratt on the Gorge, has In purchased by Premier McBride. I « * * lir. Ashley Sparks of Corrig Col- le, has returned from a week's loting among the Gulf Islands. I * * * |lrs. John Nicholles has returned .. a visit to her daughter, Mrs. W. Boultbee in Vancouver. ■ * * * [Ir. F. Maitland-Dougall was a Jsenger to Duncans on Tuesday rning's train. * * * |lrs. Dighton of Cowichan Bay, registered at the New England Bng the week. * * * lhe engagement has been announc- of Miss Dorothy Leeming to Mr. Austin, both very popular in Itoria. Irs. A. E. McPhillips and chil- fti, after spending the winter nths in California, have returned In'. * * * Jir. and Mrs. John Hirsch, after joying a short holiday in Seattle Victoria, have returned to their lie in Duncans. * * * Krs. Piggott is entertaining at Tlge and five hundred on Tuesday Wednesday afternoons of next Ik. w w * |r. and Mrs. Frank Barnard have Irncd from a ten months' tour Id the world, arriving by the Em- Is of Japan on Monday. * * * |r. J. S. Dennis of Calgary, came to Victoria to join his wife and filter, who were registered at the |>ress during the week. * * * liss Doris Clute is returning to ■home in New Westminster next lday, after enjoying a lengthy I with her B. Tye, sisters, Mrs. Fagan and • numerous friends of Mrs. Wil- Atkins, Beach Cottage, Dallas |l. will be delighted to hear that quite recovered from a recent I'k of ptomaine poisoning. * * * many friends of Miss Beatrice Bin will Be very sorry to hear that she is suffering from an attack of diphtheria in Vancouver, but is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. f w * One of the chief social events arranged for next week will be the golf tournament at the Oak Bay links. Monday and Tuesday are the ladies' days. On Monday the local representatives play Seattle and on Tuesday Tacoma. The following hope to uphold the honours for Victoria: Mrs. Walter Langley, Mrs. Coombe, Mrs.. Burton, Miss Violet Pooley, Miss Norah Coombe, Miss Ethel Tilton and Miss Read. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Crotty and Mrs. Lowe were hostesses at a bridge party at their residence on Church Hill. The tea tables were very sweetly arranged with wild flowers set in handsome brass vases. The first prize, a silver photo frame, was won by Mrs. Brett, and the second, a set of Japanese d'oyles by Mrs. Gibb. ' Miss Mary Lawson assisted the hostesses in looking after their guests and presided over the tea table. Among the guests were: Mrs. T. S. Gore, Mrs. C. M. Roberts, Mrs. Spratt, Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Matson, Mrs. Coles, Mrs. Berkeley, Mrs. W. S. Gore, Mrs. and Miss Griffiths, Mrs. Blackwood, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Hogg and others. * * * "The Merry Widow" dance at the Cosy Corner Tea Rooms, Fort St., on Friday evening, given by "some of the bachelors," was a very jolly gathering. Among those who tripped the light fantastic were: Mrs. John Irving, Mrs. Genge, Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Martin, Miss P. Mason, Miss W. Johnson, Miss R. Arbuthnot, Miss Savage, Miss V. Boulton, Mr. T. 0. McKay, Miss Paula Irving, Mr. Mc- Curdy, Mr. Owen, Misses Pooley, Miss Bulwer, Mr. Holmes, Mr. I. Rithet, Mr. D. Gillespie, Miss Gillespie, Miss Hickey, Misses V. and D. Mason, Mr. Gordon Mason, Mr. McDougal, Misses Monteith, Miss Ethel Brown, Mr. A. Gore, Mr. E. P. Colley, Mr. R. Monteith, Mr. J. Lawson, Mr. H. Lawson, Miss Beth Irving, Miss G. Irving, Mr. H. Eberts, Mr. Talbot. Mr. Dewdney, Mr. G. Holland, Misses Page, Mr. Bridgman, Mr. B. Parker, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Rochfort, Mr. Landry, Mr. Sampson, Miss Blackwood, Miss Lawson, Miss Hey- biid. Miss Troupe, Miss Peters, Dr. Dolbey, Mr, Eaton, Mr. Arbuckle, Mr. Rowcroft, Mr. J. Musgrave, Miss Newcombe, Mr. Jephson, Col. Gregory, Mr. T. B. Pemberton, Mr. C. Berkeley, Miss N. Dupont, Mr. Beaven. Mr. H. Ross, Misses Butchart, Mr. Temple, Mr. Todd, Miss Rebbeck, Mr. C. Brown, Mr. Keefer, Mr. Phipps, Mr. Gamble, Mr. Eaves and others. * * * Mr. Muskett returned from Qua- micham last Sunday, where he had been staying with Mr. L. A. Knox. STOCKS BONDS F. W. Stevenson Broker 1203 BROAD STREET Railroad and Industrial Hand Books on Request. GRAIN COTTON Key Fitting Lock Repairing Telephone 1718 H. M. 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Their entire ambition, effort, and energy ls directed towards securing tho best possible returns for all concerned. Name this company oxecutor ln your will. Blank will forms furnished free of charge and stored ln our safety deposit vaults, when we are made your executor. DOMINION TBUST OO., Limited. 338 Hasting Street, Wost, Vancouver, B. O. The Week A Provincial Bevlew and Magazine, published every Saturday by "THEiWEEK" PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED. Published at VICTORIA and VANCOUVER 83-14 Government Street...Victoria, B.C. 526 Hastings Street....Vancouver, B.C. W. BLAKEMORE. .Manager and Editor The Party of The Second Part All dissertations on the ethics cf morality lead to the same, goal, though they may not travel by the same route. In the ultimate issue there is but one standard by which to measure the relations and value of human conduct, and that is the Golden Ritle. There have been many standards but one by one they are being abandoned. This rule was first enunciated by the founder of Christianity, and by degrees the founders and thc leaders of other faiths have included it in their propaganda. The Golden Rule is the embodiment of altruism expressed in a phrase, I have ventured to set. it forth in another, which emphasises the purely altruistic aspect of the Golden Rule, and carries the principle even a little further. This age has been called mercenary, dollar-seeking, materialistic and .selfish, I want to sing the praises of the man who appreciates his obligation to "the party of the second part,'' and with an added paean, to him who finds not merely duty but contentment in so doing. An almost universal test of the value of anything nowadays whether it be conduct or an investment, is wrapped up in the question "Does it pay?" This is putting the matter on the lowest ground, and I have always believed that selfishness most distinctly does not pay. This assertion will be considered retrograde by those who are inspired with the genius of the new world, it is thc antithesis of "Every man look after himself and the devil take the hindmost." But what profit or what satisfaction has selfishness ever brought to a man? The ignoring of the feelings, the interests or the rights of others may if persevered in bringing some temporary advantage, but it is the advantage which like the apples of Sodom, turns to dust on the tongue, and has a bitter taste. To every man reflection must come, and he whose history is largely a chronicle of "doing up" others must occasionally feci disgusted with himself. Le jeu ne vaut pas la chandelle. But the further the subject is pursued, the more patent docs this truth appear. Selfish seli'-secking not only injures others, but reacts upon "thc party of thc first part," it not only embitters his life, but writes its un mistakable record on his face, so that men cannot but see the danger signal and note the egoist. This week I received a letter from a friend in the East in which the following paragraph appears: "I have just returned from a funeral—the brother of a dear friend of mine. The latter has had hard lines for many years through loss of means, but the brother has left her very well off. He gave most of his attention to money making, as did all his relatives, and what a flinty looking lot of people they looked this afternoon! Greed, and grasp, and hoard, and selfishness do not beautify anybody." There is an epitome of selfishness, fancy that grim funeral where instead of reading sympathy and sorrow on every face, there were but the lines of marred character and mistaken ideal. "The party of the second part" is in the agreement, he cannot be ignored, he has claims and they are specified, the law of human nature as well as the law of society concedes its rights, which are as inalienable as those which led to the querulous enquiry, "Am I my brother's keeper?" He is a poor specimen of humanity who can only be held to the enforcement of his moral obligations by a legal contract, and yet in modern life there is a distinct weakening of the sense of honour, and in the New World in particular the bond is necessary to secure the fulfilling of the contract. This is not a happy state of things, and bodes ill for the nearer generation. It is a singular fact that in the Western world, where once a man's word was inviolate and he who broke it paid the penalty with life, a signed paper should have become so soon the only recognized medium for registering obligations, and the only protection for the fulfilment of promises. I make a plea for the fuller recognition of "the party of the second part," on the lowest ground that of self-interest it pays to respects his rights, on the ground of public interest, a wider recognition of mutual obligation would conduce to broader sympathies and the development of more enlightened standards, but if the final test be applied, and the principle of the Golden Rule recognized, then it is inevitable that the strong should consider the weak, that the man with the advantage should have some regard for the other, or to put it in my own, way,, that "the party of the second part" is an important and inevitable factor in human affairs and that the more his claims are recognized, the nearer will society approximate to the ideal which is in all our minds, but not always quite near enough to our hearts, Wolverhampton Wanderers. (By W. Blakemore.) For the second time the "Wolves" have won the Association Cup, covering themselves with glory and bringing joy to their friends in many parts of the world. The Victoria Times made a bad break in announcing the victory by saying that this was the first time the club had figured in the final; as a matter of fact it is the fourth time. In 1889 they were beaten by Preston North End, the score standing 3—0. In 1893 the Wolves won the Cup, beating Ever- ton 1—0; the matcl' was played at Fallowfield, Manchester, and was the first occasion on which the final was settled in the Provinces. In 1896 the Wolves again played in the final but were beaten by Sheffield Wednesday 2—0, and now this year they win out against Newcastle United 3—0- Since 1883, when the Blackburn Olympic for the first time took the cup away from London only two teams have figured in the final oftener than the Wolves, viz., Blackburn Rovers six times, and Aston Villa five, then come the Wolves four times, and West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United, Newcastle United and Sheffield Wednesday three times each. Coming to actual winners of the cup, those who have won it more than twice since 1883 are Blackburn Rovers five times, Aston Villa four, and the Wolves, West Bromwich, Albion, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday twice each. From this it will be seen that the Wolves have a reputation of being champion cup fighters, and this year they present the very remarkable record of a team which is half way down the Second League, beating a team which is second in the First League, and beating them by a score which has not been equalled since Bury beat Derby County by 6—0 in 1903. The victory is one which discounts all predictions based upon League form, and goes to show, what every old footballer knows, that in football as in all contests, personality counts, and this is a factor which the "quidnuncs" are apt to leave out. Newcastle United is admittedly the most scientific team in the First League. Their passing, placing, and combination is said to be perfect; theoretically they should have been able to out-manoeuvre and trick the Wolves to their undoing, yet they were not able to score and three goals were registered against them by a team which was scientifically their inferior. The explanation is that grit is better than science, and that grit is the determining factor in every strenuous contest. The Wolves never say die, and are never beaten till the whistle blows. They are desperate players, every nerve is on the rack, and every muscle is strained to win. They still retain the glorious memory of those historic rushes, originated by Jack Brodie, more than twenty years ago, when he played centre forward, and he and his fellow forwards getting the ball would time and again rush it with the opposing backs and the goal keeper between the posts. The attack was like a tornado which sprang up unexpectedly, it carried all before it, broke up every kind of combination and defence, and reached thc goal. In this vvay Brodie and his merry men, snatghed many a match out of the fire,-*$£& the history of Association Football contains no finer records than those which tell of the fight to a finish at Molineux Grounds, West Bromwich, or. Aston Lower Grounds between the Wolves, the Albion and the Villa. These traditions are preserved, and the "Wolves" have never ceased to be celebrated for their "rush." The particulars of the final are not yet to hand, but the account of the semifinal, when the Wolves so handsomely defeated Southampton, fully bears out what I am sayihg. Before the irresistible onslaught of the Black Country men, the science and combination of the best team in the South was absolutely ineffective I am glad the Wanderers have won again, not only because I am an old Wanderer myself/ but because it is a local team and because it represents the football of which my dear old friend, Charley Crump, was the pioneer in Wolverhampton. With the single exception of Hedley the men are all from the Black Country. Wolverhampton has been distinguished from all other league teams in that it has never made use of imported Scotch players but has grown its own. This reflection carries me back forty-two years, which is exactly seven years before the institution of the Association Cup, or the International matches. At that time so far as I know there was no Association Club in Wolverhampton, but three brothers---John, Jabez and Sam Griffiths, had formed a Club at Wednes- field, two miles out. As far as I know and believe they were the pioneers of Association Football not only in Staffordshire but in the Midland Counties. Since that day Wed- nesfield has contributed several noted players to the Wanderers team, including a ' Griffiths, who played for them in the early days. The first Association Club I remember in Wolverhampton was Stafford Road, of which Cjharley Crump was the Captain, Red Ray goal keeper, and Bob Gowland a prominent forward. 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Odd Things For Home Adornment ^I Odd bits that beautify the home — for which there can always be found a place—commend themselves as most acceptable wedding gifts. _ They can be had for most any price one chooses to pay—which is an agreeable feature to the purchaser. •J Our present display of such things is most satisfying in variety and range of price, embracing as it does the best of the latest productions of America* and foreign makers. _ Glad to have you look them over. SOME OP THE MOST HANDSOME BEDROOM FURNITURE we have ever shown has just been put on show- third floor. Handsome creations that aren't offered elsewhere. Furniture styles that are worth a special yisit from you. There are many other new arrivals in the furniture store. Come in today, or any day. . SUMMER FURNITURE, SCREEN DOORS, ETC. BEST REFRIGERATORS. We Have Just Received a Splendid Line of New Sterlinq Silver For a Wedding or Birthday Gift there are few things which are more acceptable than a piece of solid silver. Sterling silver is practically everlasting, and a gift in this material will be appreciated for many moons. In our silverware department we have a very lar?e showing of real choice pieces of sterling. This stock has just been augmented by a large shipment from one of the foremost makers of this class of goods. The design and finish of these new pieces is most pleasing, and you will be surprised and delighted at the beauty and skill displayed in the manufacture. Like our patrons, we are satisfied with nothing but the best—superiority of quality and designing that shows the highest achievements of the silversmith's craft. We have priced these low, and if you will but come and see the line you will be surprised at the fairness of the prices. 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I TRY THE MAIL ORDER WAY OF SHOPPING HERE—IT'S SATISFACTORY. (0000000000000000000000000000000000060000000000000000; '0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 What's Needed in "Occasional" Bits of China? _ Does the china cabinet contain everything you desire for every occasion? Or, have you wished at times you had anB odd" piece for individual purpose ? _ There are new arrivals in fascinating French and other imported china—making a superb showing still more remarkable in its varieties and economies. It deserves your interested attention. _ Perhaps your crystal cabinet lacks just a piece or two of cut glass—come in and see the new cuttings. HAVE YOU VISITED THE CARPET DEPARTMENT THIS YEAR. If you have not seen the handsome rugs and carpets offered there you should without delay, pay this department a visit. The nuw arrivals are unusually attractive. Pleased to have an opportunity to show these very handsome new designs. NEW LACE CURTAINS NEW ART CRETONNES NEW ART CHINTZES. lis position was centre forward. I •ecall, a celebrated match which was )layed on the Stafford Road ground lear the Railway arches about 1874, vhen Macaulay the great Old Etonian forward distinguished himself. At this time Stafford Road was about :he best team in the district, dividing :he honours with Wednsbury Old Athletic and Walsall Swifts. . Shortly after a new star appeared )n the horizon in Aston Villa, and it was not long until under the Captaincy of Archie Hunter, they wrest- :d the palm from all District teams. About this time a young fellow named Baynton the son of a well to lo farmer whose property lay between Wolverhampton and Penn Common, I think near Goldthorne Hill, had started a Club for big school boys. He was a great enthusiast and quick- ittracted the best young players of the neighbourhood, and as rapidly as the Stafford Road star waned, the Baynton team was in the ascendant. I am not sure whether the team was :liristencd the "Wanderers" while it played on the Baynton Farm, but when a little later it moved down to 1 field on the Dudley Road it adopted hat name. Here Brodie made his debut, and juickly became the b'est centre forward in the district, once if not twice ■etting his International cap. Those vere great days, all the League teams )layed on this Dudley Road Ground, nd it was here that the famous Pres- ;on North End team distinguished limself in its palmiest days, the days vhen Nick Ross, the greatest back ■ver seen in England, performed. By this time thc Wanderers was a uent Club, the field were altogether :oo small for thc thousands who thronged to the matches and a move was made to Molineux Grounds, undoubtedly one of the best grounds in England; in its turn, however, to be come too small for finals, its accommodation not exceeding 50,000. I can- hot fix the date when the mOve was made but it must have been about 1885, and thereafter no cup competition could count the'Wanderers out, and for many years rio International team was complete without a contribution from the Wolves. These contributions were so numerous that I cannot recall all the names but they include Brodie,. Harry Wood, Dick Baugh, Charley Mason, Harry Allen and Malpas, there must be many others of later date. I think,; the Wolves can fairly claim the honour of having trained the greatest centre half in the history of the game Harry Allen, and one of the greatest backs in Baugh. All their admirers will be glad to see them coming again after being under a cloud for several years; their right place is not in any Second League, but high up in the First. In Charley Crump who has been for so many years President of the Birmingham and District League and first Vice-President of the Football Association, Wolverhampton is the proud possessor of one of the greatest football authorities and one of the truest sportsmen ever associated with the game, and to him and the other Directors of a historic team this slight appreciation is respectfully dedicated. The New Grand. I shall never be able to understand the principle on which people flock to the theatre. I suppose the true explanation is that tastes differ, otherwise it should be impossible to get inside the New Grand this week, for of all the clever things I havc seen there, not one will compare for sheer cleverness with the delineation of a senile lodger by Robert H. Hodge. His get-up and mimicry baffle description and must be seen to be believed, ifi?i>i?ifififif*i>ifi?if I riusic and } I The Drama.* ifififififif&isiiiipififif The Mikado. Of all the forms and varieties of musical entertainment none is so popular with Victorians as comic opera, as witness the patronage accorded the base imitations of real opera comique which hold the field today, a mixture of broad farce, extravaganza, vaudeville and utter rot. These so called "operas" last but for a season, and for good reason. The true comic opera is enduring. "Pinafore" is an example, "The Mikado" another. Both are brimful of fine music; both are possessed of clever librettos; both are picturesque in the extreme, and lend themselves to effective costuming and staging; both are coherent in plot and argument. The local amateurs have therefore done exceedingly well in selecting what many believe to be the best of the Gilbert and Sullivan productions for their offering to Victoria next Wednesday and Thursday evenings, on which occasions it may be predicted that the house will be filled to overflowing. Very great interest attaches to the debut of Miss' Winifred Lugrin, who will be the "Yum Yum" of the occasion, her friends and admirers being of thc opinion that opera is her proper sphere in musical art. The other lady principals are also new to opera, including Miss Nellie Lugrin (Pitti Sing), Mrs. Bas- sett (Peep Bo), and Mrs. James Harvey, who takes.the strong although not exactly congenial role of "Ka- tisha," which Mrs. W. W. Clarke handled with so conspicuous success in the last amateur production of the opera. Of the gentlemen principals it may be said that the selection is uncommonly suitable, Mr. C. W. Rhodes being cast for his old and unctuous part of "Pooh Bah," Mr. E. Criddle being the grotesque and delightful "Ko Ko," Mr. Petch filling the role of the sentimental lover, "Nanki Po," Mr. George Phillips doing full justice to the "Pish Tush," and Mr. Godfrey W. Booth having the title part. The stage management is in the hands of Mr. Charles A. Lombard, and Prof. E. Pferdner will direct a large and efficient orchestra. The opera is to be sumptuously mounted and gorgeously costumed, the equipment for principals having been specially imported from San Francisco, while the costumes for the large and tuneful chorus have been made at home. The proceeds of the two performances go to local charities. Seats arc at the $1.50 scale, the sale opening on Monday morning. Miss Abott. So much has been written about Miss Abott's voice and singing by accredited critics of the artistic centres of the world that it seems superfluous for thc music lovers of Topeka, Kan., says a writer in the State Journal of that city after Miss Abott's appearance there, to add their word of praise hut they were all enraptured with thc exquisite purity and beauty of her tones, of which so much has been said and written and thc marvellous facility with which she sings. Her voice is of smooth and flawless quality and the wonderful ease with which she uses it has not be excelled by any singer of her time. Her range is astounding and her highest tons as clear, pure and perfect as her lowest. There arc absolutely no registers in her voice for every tone in her range has equal ease, exactness and beauty. There is a warmth to her singing that is wonderful. Signor Cscottl. On Thursday night a concert was held in the Institute Hall for the purpose of introducing Signor Cecottl to Victoria audience. My first Impressions were more than confirmed by the splendid performance of the Italian tenor. He was a truly magnificent operatic tenor voice, with top notes equal to Caruso, his middle register ls not nearly as good, his lower fair. Obviously Signor Secotti is a discovery, and is still a diamond ln the rough; he needs training ln every department, appearing as uncomfortable on the stage as the proverbial fish out of water. If he were ln the hands of _ first class master for two years, he would in my Judgment be one of the greatest living tenors, meanwhile lie should not be allowed to sing ln public, as his deficiencies, which could easily be remedied are a serious handicap. His finest selection was the well known, duet from II Trovatore, ln which he was admirably supported by Miss Emma Sehl. Her sweet, musical, .sympathetic voice was delightful to listen tu. Miss Winifred Lugrin sang well lu several selections, her ballad singing In particular being far above the ordinary. Signor Claudio played two violin selections, the latter one by Sarasate, being both dainty and difficult, and Miss Miles proved herself as always an efficient accompanist. You can go now from New York to Liverpool for $1875, but who in New York has that amount of real money? Explicit. "What was the real cause of their divorce?" "Their marriage." TO SMALL INVESTORS $2,250 on easy terms buys one acre on car line, high and dry, main road, quite clear, eminently suitable for sub-division Into lots, neighbouring lots $750 up. Apply to owner, 12 Amelia Street, off Pandora. THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1908. Sporting Comment. I am pleased to know that during the past week the Albion Cricket Club have been successful in securing permission to erect a small pavilion at Beacon Hill, which will be used during their matches. This will undoubtedly be a popular move on the part of the Parks Board and I think it will meet with universal approval. By securing this permission, the Albions will now be in a position to make their visiting teams at home and no effort will bc spared to put the pitch in good condition. Their first match will be played this afternoon when they will meet their old adversaries, the Garrison on the latter's ground. The first cricket match of the season was played on Easter Monday at Esquimalt, when a team composed of eleven players from thc Dockyard met defeat at the hands of the Snug- gerites eleven by 21 runs. A full game was played, the Dockyard making 22 in their first innings and 37 in the second, while the Snuggerites piled up 27 in the first and SS in the second. Isbister 19 and Gunn 11 were the top scores for the winners while the best score of the Dockyard was made by Henley, his best being 9. A return game will be played in the near future. It is too bad that the 'lovers of the American National game in this city cannot get the results of the matches played in the Northwestern League, without purchasing a Seattle paper. Considerable interest is being taken in this league and I hope that it will not be long until the followers of the game will not have to go to the trouble to secure an American paper instead of a local. The opening of the baseball season in this city will take place next Saturday, when the recently organized Victoria team will try conclusions with a strong aggregation from Seattle. The lovers of the game who are behind the undertaking in this city deserve the hearty support of the citizens and I hope that the attendance at every game will warrant the management in keeping the team in the field. I have watched the players at work and I am safe in saying, that once they are in condition it will take a hard team to beat them and.I doubt very much if any of* the teams in the Sound league will be able to do it. The majority of tlie players have been residing in the city for some time, but have never taken part in sport, two others have been secured from outside points and give promise of being a great help to the team. They intend to remain in Victoria and consequently the team can be correctly called a Victoria team, and as such it is up to the citizens to support it. ship of Canada, will be played thisl afternoon in Vancouver, when the Ladysmith team will line up against the Caledonians of Calgary, last year's champions. So far the Ladysmith I team has won from Nanaimo and the Vancouver Thistles have gone down to defeat before the visitors from the East but it required every effort on the part of the Easterners to win. Their first match resulted in a draw, the score being 2—2, while the second brought forth a goalless draw. The third was an overwhelming defeat for the Vancouverites, the final score being 8—0. This gives a good idea of their playing ability and I would not be surprised if the Ladysmith team met defeat at their hands. If there is anybody in Victoria who is endeavouring to better the class of horses that are being used it is F. A. Thompson of Nork Park Street. Mr. Thompson has only been a resident of this city about a year and six months, but during that time he has imported some of the best stock that has ever been seen- on our streets. At present he has three of the finest driving teams that could be secured in this vicinity. One.is a pretty dapple grey team standing about 14.3; the second is a strong team of bays, while the third is a pretty going pair of blacks. All three are very much admired and are well worth inspecting. In addition to this Mr. Thompson owns Dan Dee, who is well known on the local track, as well as Directzone and a bay mare which he intends to track this summer. Will You Take $500 a Year... for your spare time. In other words the man who has a couple of hours morning and evening and will employ it in operating A Cyphers Incubator at his home can make from $500 in twelve months. Wc have a unique plan to work on and will be pleased to explain it to any one interested. Call or write. Watson & McGregor 647 Johnson Street, VICTORIA, B. C. 1 am pleased to see that the Victoria ladies wcre successful in their match in Seattle against the ladies of the University of Washington. I expected the locals to win and I learn that the game has done much good in the Sound Metropolis and it is very likely that next season will see a Seattle ladies team in the league. If thc local lacrosse players intend to make any showing whatever it is up to them to get bus)-, Both regarding their new grounds and practice. As yet no semblance of a senior team has been seen on the field and with only three weeks before their first game it is very evident that no time must be lost if the home club is to win their first match. 1 am well aware that there is sufficient material at hand to put a first class aggregation in the field, but unless a concerted effort is made to get tlie players out there will be very little use in trying to land the championship. The Shield, the A. final game for the People's thc trophy which represents sociation football chatnpion- I have often been asked: Why there is not more horse racing in this city than there has been? and after giving the matter very careful consideration I have arrived at the conclusion that while thc majority of the citizens are strongly in favour of this form of sport, those who generally undertake the management are somewhat slow in arranging thc necessary details. This so far as I can learn is the only reason and it is one that can easily be remedied. I admit that until a couple of years ago it was a losing game, but the meets that have been held in connection with the fall fair of the last two years have easily demonstrated that it is a good strong drawing card. Of course within the past six months the making of books on the track has been forbidden by the council, and for what reason I cannot decide, although I am almost compelled to admit that I think the council of last year was hypnotized by one of their number into passing the measure in a moment when he allowed his own personal spite to get the better of him. 1 do not make a habit of betting on thc races, but I do not want to sec everybody stopped because I do not care to wager a small amount, and 1 think thc present council would havc the approval of the majority of the citizens if they allowed book-making during the coming fair. 1 know full well what the result will bc if it is not allowed, and that is, that there will not be sufficient horses at the track to till lhe races and then 1 ask what other form of sport can be obtained lor t'le same amount of money t<» till the va- Our new Spring worth looking at. t If you want the latest style, } you'll find it right here. There will be just the correct ? number of buttons on your Coat <, —just the right length—just the > ^ proper roll to the lapels—just' the correct curve to your Trousers and the right cut to ' ■ the entire Suit. * Then last, but not least, the price will be just right. $15, $i8, $25 to $35. ALLEN & CO. Fit=Reform Wardrobe 1 1201 Government St., Viotoria. , ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE TORONTO A lesldentlel and Day School for Boy* iS____^ ■■' _-A_~\ XMWwtni.silH :infiK., l(T'((|ipjitjj:Ht*i te».kH!?S;sii Thorough Instruction. New Buildings, Large Fields. For information write to Athletic LICENSE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY. "Companies' Act, 1897." Canada, Province of British Columbia. No. 433. THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the "Michigan Commercial Insurance Company" is authorised and licensed to carry on business within the Provinoe of British Columbia and to corry out or affect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head office of the Company ls situate at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. The amount of the capital of the Company is three hundred thousand dollars, divided into six thousand shares of fifty dollars each. The head office of the Company in this Province is situate at Victoria, and R. P. Rithet & Company, Insurance Agents, whose address is Victoria, B.C., is the attorney for the Company. The time of the existence of the Company is thirty years from the 19th day of October, A.D., 1904. Given under my hand and seal of office ut Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this 16th day of April, one thousand nine hundred and eight. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objoe's for which the Company has been established and licensed are: To make Insurance on dwelling houses, stores, and all kinds of buildings and upon household furniture, goods, wares and merchandise, and any other property against loss or damage by fire, and to make Insurance upon vessels, freights, goods, wares, merchandise, and other property against the risk of inland navigation and transportation. LICENSE TO AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL . COMPANY. "Companies' Act, 1897." REV. D. BRUCE MACDONALD, M.A., LL.D. Principal. Canada, Province of British Columbia. No. 434. THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the "Inter-provincial Land Company" is authorised and licensed to carry on business within the Province of British Columbia and to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to whieh the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head offlce of the Company is situate at the City of Winnipeg, ln the Province of Manitoba. The amount of the capital of the Company Is sixty thousand dollars, divided into six hundred shares of one hundred dollars each. The head offlce of the Company ln this Province is situate at the City of Victoria, and James Fulford Flelde, agent, whose address Is Victoria, aforesaid, is the attorney for the Company. Given under my hand and seal of office at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this 21st day of April, one thousand nine hundred and eight. (L.S.) S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which the Company has been established and licensed are: (a) Acquiring, holding, leasing, renting, selling, dealing ln, and disposing of, real estate or any interest therein, or any mortgage or lien thereon; (b) To Improve real estate by erecting buildings thereon, or in any other way altering or dealing with the same; (c) To lend money on the security of any real or personal property, and for such purposes to take mortgages, bills of sale, and other pledges or liens thereon; (d) To enter into agreements for the erection or improvement or sale of land or buildings; (e) To acquire, own, sell, or otherwise dispose of, timber, timber limits, permits and licences, coal lands, or mining lands, or mining rights of any sort or description; (f) To hold agencies f.-r fire, or life insurance, or manufacturing companies; (g) To carry on farming or gardening operations; (h) To buy, sell, and deal In, cattle, horses, and other animals and farm produce, and generally to carry on a general real estate, loaning, renting, insurance agency and mercantile agency business; (1) To acquire, purchase, sell, hold, and deal in, the stock-in-trade, effects, both real and personal, business, and good-will of any person, firm or corporation engaged in similar business; (j) To acquire, buy, sell, and hold, stock in other companies with similar objects and powers. BRADSHAW & DAVIE, Solicitors for the Inter-provlnclal Land Company. Hint for the Talkative. There would be a lot more silence in thc world if wc talked only about lhe things wc know.—Star, Montreal. Pantage's Theatre JOHNSON STREET VICTORIA, B. C. ADVANCED VAUDEVILLE Matlneee (any part tf houi*)....llo Evenlnr», Balcony lte Lower Floor Ito Boxes tte Matinees Every Afternoon at 3 O'CIock. Night Performances 8 and 9.15 WEEK MAY 4 The New Grand SULLIVAN a CONSIDINE, Proprietors. Management of ROBT. JAMIESON. JAMES HARRIGAN Tramp Juggler and Monologist. The Greatest Act of its kind in Vaudeville. RACHAEL ACTON, JACK KLOVILLE & CO. "The Nightingale." LAWRENCE & HARRINGTON Original Bowery Boy and Tough Girl. THE GREAT WILSON World's Greatest Trick Cyclist. NELLIE REVELL "The Girl Who Says Things." THOS. J. PRICE, Song Illustrator "Come Back to Old Manhattan, Dearie." NEW MOVING PICTURES "The Hoozier Fighter." OUR OWN ORCHESTRA M. Nagel, Director. "The Teddy Bear's Picnic". EMPRESS THEATRE Government and Johnson Streets. In response to many requests we have secured for the coming week the wonderful picture of the PASSION PLAY showing the entire Life of Christ from Bethlehem to Calvary. These pictures consist of 3,000 feet of beautiful hand-colored film and will be on exhibition every day NEXT WEEK, MAY 4th to 9th. The Shepherd King, sung by Mrs. Joseph. First show commences at 2 o'clock and every hour thereafter. Last show commences at 10.30 p.m. Come in the afternoon if possible. ADMISSION, TEN CENTS. Most Particular Smokers Experience little or no difficulty in finding a cigar or blend of smoking mixture that fits their taste. Our Manila or Havana Cigars can't be beaten. We carry a most complete line of smokers' sundries. Lu? Na"/ Richardson Cigar Slore. ««*»«*" Muw" Phone 345 THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1908. 7 ancy. I know for a fact that had ie Agricultural association been able 3 grant book-making privileges, that avers of the good old game would oday be present at the track wit- les'sing some of the best horses in he Western States racing. It is not enerally known that fifty horses lassed through Seattle last week en •oute to the interior to take part in ihe racing which commences early :his month, which would have raced lere but were compelled to stay away. This is not as it should be and I hope :hat some steps will be taken to havc ;he matter attended to, otherwise the lame conditions will exist at the fall 'air. There is one matter that is a puzzle to me and that is this. Time ifter time I have read in the daily jress items congratulating the man- igement of the fall fair for their wsinesslike methods of handling the air, but when this committee of man- gement recommends that book-mak- ng be allowed they arc ignored and ractically told that their opinion is lot worth the paper it is written on. contend that if the citizens of this ity who take an interest in the fall air, and among them are some of he most prominent in the city, are :ontent to place the management of |he fair in their hands, that they hould have full control and their re- ommendations should be acted on nd not those who know absolutely othing regarding the question. UMPIRE. Empress Theatre I Victorians will be pleased to know lat the Empress' will present the lendid pictures of the Oberammer- au Passion Play during the coming Jeek. ] These beautiful pictures, 3,000 feet length and all hand-colored, took bur years in the making and are the lost wonderful ever produced. They fell the complete story of Christ's [fe on earth from the annunciation His death and ascension. All who ave ever enjoyed the privilege of ■Jeing these inspiring pictures will glad to do so again, while those jlio have not, should not overlook |is opportunity. Mrs. Joseph will ng "The Shepherd King." New Grand. ICanard, the phenomenal contortion- ; who has been appearing this week the New Grand, supplies a turn liich isn't exactly pretty but is sup- Ised to possess some scientific value, fhen a man twists around his own lis like a drunk around a lamp post, |d weirdly dangles sundry parts of frame at eccentric angles, and loots out his phiz at all kinds of lexpected places, the more delicate Irtion of the audience turns aside or Izes as in a beer glass, darkly. Inard's cartilages seem to have been fetched or something so that the Ints turn freely, like an importer's Ivoice. No organ is affected. In- led the men of science assert that a Ice of Canards would be a graceful Id an elegant race, full of lovely Irves and parabolas, much superior every way to the stiff and stodgy Ipe of man of today. Canard rc- Immends that a man should have Is cartilages stretched while he is lung, about the time that he is get- Jig vaccine squirted into his arms Id is receiving Biblical instruction [the Sunday school. Then, he might able to wash his back without dis- iating his neck, or climb into a lute shirt without unholy blasphemy, lid without shifting his legs he luld bc able to whip around su.d- lily and catch his wife in the act of Iking faces at him behind his back, lat will be about all about Canard, le rest of the show is good too. Difference of Opinion. California judge has just decided It a man doesn't have to get out ihe way of an automobile; but the in knows better, Philadelphia lias a revival of rcli- ■n. Revivals come along, usually, |hard times, for, when prosperity man never thinks of but one I'ld, and that the one in which he [making money and feasting mcr- Revivals and Breadlines are Incidental. VICTORIA THEATRE £$3 WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MAY 6 AND 7 The original 1908 Victoria Company in an elaborate revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's Classic among Comic Operas THE MIKADO Presenting as principals: Miss Winifred Lugrin, Miss Nellie Lugrin, Mrs. Bassett, Mrs. James Harvey, Mr. E. Criddle, Mr. C. W. Rhodes, Mr. Jack Fetch, Mr. George Phillips, and Mr. Godfrey W. Booth. The Performance under Direction of Professor E. Pferdner. LARGE AND TUNEFUL CHORUS BRILLIANT COSTUMING AND INVESTITURE LOCALIZED LYRICS AND LEVITY AUGMENTED AND EFFICIENT ORCHESTRA , Admission—$1.50, $1.00, 75 and 50 cents. Sale opens Monday at 10 a.m. silSli^'S*'*! ___________ >:K-:-^'":S^^ :;^M^;.*J>**^:^S^»^ Miss Bessie Abott, from Metropolitan Grand Opera, New York. At Victoria Theatre May 8. 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Eailway Company's Lands; thence following said boundary of Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Company's lands to point of commencement. Staked March 17th, 1908. JAMES HASTIE. H. J. KIRBY. April 11 FRIDAY, MAY 8 BESSIE ABOTT Prima Donna Soprano from the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Prices $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Gallery $1.00. Note.—This is the Victoria Musical Society's last concert of the season. Plan opens 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7th. P ,/! 1 _£J\ 1 3 and Trnde Mnrk obtained in all countries. ROWLAND BRITTAIN Registered Patent Attorney and Mechanical Engineer. Room 3, Fairfield Block, Granville St., (near Postoffice) Vancouver. CEBTIFICATE OP THE BEOISTBA- TION OP AN EXTRA-PROVINCIAL COMPANY. "Companies Aot, 1897." I hereby certify that "The Ferro-Con- crete Construction Company" has this day been registered as an Extra-Provincial Company under the "Companies Act, 1897," to carry out or effect all or any of the objects of the Company to which the legislative authority of the Legislature of British Columbia extends. The head offlce of the Company ls situate at Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio. The amount of the capital of the Company is five hundred thousand dollars, divided Into five thousand shares of one hundred dollars each. The head offlce of the Company in this Province ls situate at Victoria, and Henry Graham Lawson, Solicitor, whose address is Victoria, B.C., ls the attorney for the company. Not empowered to issue and transfer stock. Given under my hand and Seal of Offlce at Victoria, Province of British Columbia, this fourth day of April, one thousand nine hundred and eight. S. Y. WOOTTON. Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The objects for which this company has been established and registered are: Manufacturing and dealing in fire-proofing and building material of all kinds, and constructing, equipping and owning buildings, bridges and structures of all kinds, and all things Incident thereto, of engaging in a general contracting business; and of acquiring, holding, owning and disposing of all rights, patent and otherwise, necessary and convenient for the prosecution of its business. NEW Vi ESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the undersigned, Intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted one mlle west-north-west from Jesse Island, running west 60 chains; thence north 60 chains; thence east 60 chains; thence south 60 chains back to place of commencement. Dated February 22nd, 1908. G. E. GIBSON. March 14 C. G. Johnstone, Agent. NOTICE ls hereby given that thirty days from date I Intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted in the southwest corner and marked Initial Post No. 1; thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to place of commencement, containing 640 acres. Dated March 7th, 1908. Graham Island, B.C. Apl. 4 R. D. HOYT. VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT. District of Rupert. TAKE NOTICE, that I, Frank Kelly, of Victoria, B.C., timber cruiser, intend to apply for a special timber license over the following described lands: 6. Commencing at a post planted at northwest corner of T. L. 16186, Section 3, Township 33; thence east 40 chains; thence north 160 chains; thence west 40 chains; thence south 160 chains to point of commencement, and containing 640 acres, more or less. December 17th, 1907. Apl 4 FRANK KELLY. NOTICE ls hereby given that thirty days from date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands, on Graham Island, B.C.: Commencing at a post planted In the southwest corner and marked Initial Post No. 1, thence east 80 chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to place of commencement, containing 640 acres. Dated March 7th, 1908. Graham Island, B.C. Apl 4 j. 0. HOYT. NOTICE is hereby given that thirty days from date I intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands:— Commencing at a post planted ln the southwest corne rand marked Initial Post No. 1, thence east 80 chains; thenc* north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence south 80 chains to place of commencement, containing 640 acres. Dated March 7th, 1908. Apl. 4 Graham Island, B.C. W. L. ARCHAMBEAU. NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the undersigned, intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the west shore of bay Inside of Jesse Island, one quarter of a mile north of Jesse Island, running west 60 chains; thence north 60 chains; thence east 60 chains; thence south 60 chains back-to the place of commencement. Dated February 22nd, 1908. H. G. ANDERSON. March 14 C. G. Johnstone, Agent. ______ A—\. —_) &M NOTICE The bridge at Craigflower over Victoria Arm is closed to vehicular traffic until further' notice. F. C. GAMBLE, Public Works Engineer. Lands and Works Department, Victoria, B.C., 9th March, 1908. $1,000 Reward THE GOVERNMENT of the PROVINCE of BRITISH COLUMBIA hereby offers a reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the two men who, on the 25th day of February, 1908, at the Gorge Holel, near the City of Victoria, B.C., armed with revolvers, entered and, while committing a robbery in thc said Hotel, shot and wounded one Richard Dancey. NOTICE ls hereby given that thirty days from date I Intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Land! and Works for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the followine described lands: Commencing at a post planted in the northwest corner and marked Initial Post No. 1; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chains to place of commencement containing 640 acres. Dated March 7th, 1908. Graham Island. B.C. Apl. 4 JOHN DEARBORN. NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the under- signed, intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the west shore of Blinkinsop Bay, about 100 feet west of the wharf; running west 60 chains; thence north 60 chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south along the shore back to the place of commencement. Dated February 24th, 1908. March 14 C. G. JOHNSTONE. NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the undersigned, intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the west shore of Bllnklnsop Bay, three-quarters of a mile from the entrance of said bay, running west 80 chains; thence south 60 chains; thenc* east along the shore of bay Inside of Jesse Island; thence northerly along th* shore of Blinkinsop Bay to the plac* of commencement. Dated February 22nd, 1908. O. C. BASS. March 14 C. G. Johnstone, Agent NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the undersigned, Intend to apply to the Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchase of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted on the east shore of Blinkinsop Bay, three-quarters of a mile from the outlet of the creek at the head of bay, running north along the shore 60 chains; thence east 60 chains; thence south 60 chains; thence west 60 chains back to the place of commencement. Dated February 24th, 1908. L. P. LOCKE. March 14 C. G. Johnstone, Agent. DESCRIPTION. No. 1—Man about 5 rcet 11 inches in height, slim build, dressed in dark- colored clothing; wore dark cap. No. 2—Man about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches in height; slim build; dressed in dark-colored clothing; wore dark cap. Both men were armed with dark-colored revolvers and wore long white cotton masks. FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward will be given for information i leading to the arrest and conviction of 1 either one of the said men. NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT District of Coast, Range 1. TAKE NOTICE that I, the under- signed, Intend to apply to tho Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for the purchaso of the following described lands:—Commencing at a post planted at the head of Bllnklnsop Bay. 60 feet north of the creek running to tho bay; running west (SO chains; thence north 60 ehains; thence east 60 chains; thence south 60 chains back to the place of commencement. Dated February 24til, 190S. M. J. G. WHITE. March 14 C. G. Johnstone, Agent. By order, F. S. HUSSEY, Superintendent of Provincial Police. Victoria, B.C., 26th February, 1908 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT. District of Renfrew. TAKE NOTICE that Frank V. Hobbs of Victoria, B.C., occupation gontleman, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described land: Commencing at a post planted nbout eight chains In a northerly direction from thc southeast corner of section eleven, township eleven, thence follow- Ing the sinuosities of the shore lino northwesterly 17 chains, thence southwesterly 10 chains, thence northerly 10 chains, thence southeasterly to the point of Intersection of the southeast quarter of section eleven (11) and the southwest quarter of section twelve (12), township 11, Renfrew District, and extending eastwards from said shore line ns beforo described nnd Including the foreshore and land covered by water. Dated April 6, 1908. April 18 FRANK VICTOR HOBBS. THE WEEK, SATURDAY MAY 2, 1908, At The Street Comer My recent remarks on the subject of parental responsibility have elicited some response from those who are interested in looking after their own children and other peoples. I am informed that the circumstances to which their attention was directed especially those affecting the extravagant dressing of young girls and the dangers to which they are exposed have received the special attention of the Women's Council and the Moral Reform Association. My informant declares that the workers in these departments have long recognized thc seriousness of the problem, and are prepared to admit that its solution is rendered more difficult by the attitude of many parents. The lady in question went to the very crux of the matter when she said: "Mothers will not believe a word against their daughters, however conclusive the evidence may be, and as a consequence we pour our complaints into deaf ears." The unwillingness of parents to believe anything wrong against their own children is proverbial, and viewed in some respects commendable, but loyalty to one's offspring may be carried too far, as it undoubtedly is when it leads to the withholding of necessary reproof and control with the inevitable consequence of continuance in a course of wrong-doing. I should not have raised the question if I had not been in possession of conclusive evidence that a scandal of alarming proportions exists and that it is hopeless to expect its abatement without the co-operation of parents. Is it too much to ask that girls of fifteen or sixteen or even younger, should under no circumstances be allowed to remain out late at night unless in company with an older member of the family, or some relative or friend capable of exercising both control and protection? I know that fashions change, and if I were to insist on the same measure of strictness which was considered quite necessary thirty or forty years ago, I should be laughed at as an old fossil, but the liberty and indeed licence allowed to children nowadays is beyond reason, and in the last issue the responsibility must rest with parents. Without their aid neither judicial authorities, nor philanthropic societies can exercise a necessary control or prevent the continuance of a condition of affairs which is having a most baneful effect in most of our large cities. The other afternoon I took a preliminary stroll round the Gorge Park to see what preparations were being made for the coming season, and concluded that the efforts of the B. C. E. R. to provide a first class public recreation ground wcre deserving of very great credit. In addition to a general spring cleaning new shrubs have been planted, fences repaired, and the Japanese Tea Gardens developed to a pitch of excellence which gives promise of something very attractive later on. ' I should be greatly surprised if this delightful rendezvous is not much more largely patronized this season than last, especially if my information is correct that the enterprising master - of - ceremonies Mr. Clifford Dcnhain, has arranged to import a number of Geisha Girls from thc Tea Gardens of Tokio. About twenty are expected to arrive by thc Empress of Japan at the end of this month, lhey conic under indenture and by special permission of the Dominion Immigration Department. Arrangements are also being made for a large increase in thc bathing and boating facilities. In addition to moving pictures, a splendid shooting gallery on the English lines, vaudeville turns, and an orchestra, Mr. Denliam is endeavouring to secure a genuine old-fashioned Punch and Judy show. I must confess to being even yet sufficient of a child to long for another peep at that wicked old wretch, Punch, breaking Judy's head, and it would be positively refreshing to see once more the lovely funeral and the subsequent execution, I was greatly interested in a sub- editorial which appeared in last Sunday's Colonist on the subject of "The pronunciation of Greek names," and a comparison between them and English words of somewhat similar spelling. It is to be hoped that the erudite editor will carry the subject further, there are many other words about the pronunciation of which doubt exists—in some minds. It is all very well to have a reliable authority for the fact that Penelope, although spelt similarly is not pronounced like envelope, also that Circe should not be pronounced as if spelt S-e-a-r-s-a-y, and once again it will be refreshing to all would-be classical students to know that Hydaspes has an accent on the final syllable. This will prevent people from blundering with at least three classical names, and possibly with their English counterparts. But why not explain the process by which Canadian students of the classics pronounce Cicero as if spelt Kikero, and why modern teachers prefer to make the g hard in Diogenes; in short, those of us who devoted a few of the best years of our lives to learn Latin and Greek pronunciation as it was taught at Oxford and Cambridge thirty years ago, would like to know not only what the up-to-date method is but the raison d'etre for the change, and above all we should like to know if there ever was a time when the pronunciation of the names quoted by the Colonist was different from that given above. I am informed that the reason my sporting offer to shrub and seed the corner of Belleville and Government streets was not accepted is because it is the intention of the city to throw that triangular piece of land into the street, and so cut off a very obtrusive corner. This is even better than I hoped for, and I trust the good intention will be translated into a fait accompli. <&* The Professor's Wife — "You haven't kissed me for a week." The Professor (absently)—"Are you sure? Then who is it I have been kissing?" TAKE NOTICE that the British Columbia Canning Canning Company, Limited, of London, England and Victoria, B.C., Salmon Canners and Sawmill Owners, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described foreshore and submerged land adjoining lot No. 3, Range, 2, Coast District. Commencing at a post marked "B.C.C. Co., South Post," planted on Island, forming part of said Lot No. 3, three chains S. V. W. from the Church, situate on the Wannuck River, Rivers Inlet, B.C., thence due west one-quarter mile, thence due nortli one-half mile to a post marked "B. C. C. Co., N.W. Post," on the nortli shore of Rivers Inlet, thence along the shore one-quarter mile due east, thence due south to island first mentioned. 25th April, 1908. BRITISH COLUMBIA CANNING CO., May '_ D. McPhee, Agent. TAKE NOTICE that the British Columbia Canning Company, Ltd., of London, England, and Victoria, B.C., Salmon Canners and Sawmill Owners, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described foreshore and submerged land fronting lots Nos. 4, 10, and 14, range 2, Coast District: Commencing at a post marked "B.C.C. Co. N.E. Post," planted at the Southeast corner of the Victoria Cannery, Rivers Inlet, at high water mark, thence due west one-half mile, thence in a southerly direction to the N. W. corner of Lot No. 14, thence easterly along the shore to point of commencement. BRITISH COLUMBIA CANNING CO., May 2 D. McPhee, Agent. CLAYOQUOT LAND DISTRICT. District of Alberni. TAKE NOTICE that I, Mary I. Williams, of Victoria, B.C., spinster, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south-west end of one of the group located on the chart ns the one hundred islands, and extending around this Island to point of commencement; supposed to contain 20 acres, more or less. Dated April 3rd, 1908. MARY ISABELLA WILLIAMS. May 2 CLAYOQUOT LAND DISTRICT. District of Alberni. TAKE NOTICE that I, Elizabeth Margaret Wallis Williams, of Victoria, B.C., spinster, Intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted on the north-east side of Puzzle Island, extending around the Island to point of commencement, and containing 85 acres, more or less. Elizabeth Margaret Wallis Williams. May 2 518 Hastings St.W. VANCOUVER.BC. JUST A WORD ABOUT PLANS My ambition is to fill Canada with Beautiful Homes. Now and then some man tries to build his house without plans. Have you noticed the usual results? Properly drawn plans will save on the cost of the house, furthermore, completely drawn plans will enable the owner to take competitive bids on the wrok. Remember specially drawn plans cost you a little more than the stock pattern book designs, why not have what you desire—the cost of a set of drawings for a home to cost say $1,000 would be $20. If you can afford to build at all, you acn afford to build right. Send me your ideas and I will work them into practical shape for (2.00. A copy of my booklet on "Homes" will be mailed to you for 6 cents. Better write me now for a eppy. E. STANLEY MITTON . Architect - Vancouver, B.C. , When you wear one of our toupees you have the satisfaction of knowing that it is a perfect fit and is natural in colour and correct in style. Write today for our descriptive catalogue and price list of toupees, wigs, switches and transformations. B. C. HAIR GOODS CO. 436 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.C. AGENTS WANTED We pay resident agents good salary to represent us during their spare time. PACIFIC COAST OBOWN SEEDS, TREES For the Farm, Garden, Lawn, or Conservatory. Reliable, approved varieties, at reasonable prices. No Borers. No Scale. No fumigation to damage stock. No windy agents to annoy you. Buy direct and get trees and seeds that GROW. Bee Supplies, Spray Pumps, Spraying Material and Cut Flowers. Catalogue Free. M. J. HENRY 3010 Weitmlnsted Bond VANCOUVER, B. C. "That give delight and hurt not."—Shakespeare. GILBEY'S PURVEYORS TO HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD. Castle brand, Irish Whiskey, per bottle $1.25 Spey Royal Scotch, per bottle $1.25 Strathmill Scotch, per bottle 90c White Rum, per bottle $1.25 Plymouth Gin, per quart bottle $1.00, pint 50c Dry Gin, per quart $1.00, pint 50c Champagne Cognac, quart $1.75, pint $1.00 Invalid Port Wine, per bottle $1.25 Montilla Sherry Wine, per bottle $1.00 White Port Wine, per bottle $1.25 Beaume Burgundy, quart bottle $1.25 DIXI H. ROSS & CO. Up-to-Date Grocers. 1317 Government Street. Tels. 52, 1052, 1590 JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO c ooooooe The Poooooo >oooooooooooc Poodle Dog 5)0000000000 ooooooe Hotel > OOOOOO 5000000000000000c Vic- The Poodle Dog Grill is beyond question the finest in Victoria. It is one of the most modern and up-to-date cafes on the Continent. Everything is strictly hygienic; the cooking is done with thi same care and cleanliness as it would be in your own home. Some people imagine that because it is a high-class place it is also an expensive place to eat at. That's a mistake! You can eat at the Poodle Dog as reasonably as at any other cafe in the city. Try it and see. Smith & Shaughnessy, Proprietors YATES ST., Victoria, B. C. IN THE QOOD OLD SUMMER TIME Don't swelter over a broiling hot coal or wood stove when you can COOK WITH GAS in perfect comfort and save money, time and trouble. See the fine new Gas Ranges and Gas Radiators in out- Showrooms. Prices will please. VICTORIA GAS COMPANY, Ltd. CORNER FORT AND LANGLEY STREETS. DAYS ARE AT HAND Write me for 1908 Catalogue Will Marsden 665 Granville Street, Vancouver, B.
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