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TheW ii British Columbia Newspaper and Review. >1. XII, No. 14-Twelfth Year Victoria, B.C., Canada, May 30, 1914 5c. a copy, $2.00 a year Naval Defence "No policy will be satisfactory to the people of British Columbia which does not include a substantial and prompt contribution and the ESTABLISHMENT OF A FLEET UNIT ON THE PACIFIC COAST." The Komagata Maru VITIl tin; arrival of the "Komagata Maru" at the const of British Columbia the Oriental problem presents itself in its neutest form. Not since the clays of Confederation n question of greater import exercised the minds of nil thinking ill Canada than thai which deals with the status of the Hindu the Dominion, nor is the solution rendered any easier by the ience in our midst of irresponsible individuals who mouth their sonol opinions loudly but without due consideration of the magui- i of llie principles involved. On the nne hand we have to recog- tlie fact tlmt Canada is mistress of her own immigration laws; lie other we must remember that the Hindu hns his rights us n ish suhject nnd I hul Canada, ns an integral portion of the lire, hns Imperial responsibilities to shoulder. The "Komagata u" cniiies to our shores ns a "test case." She hns heen chartered the avowed object of testing the validity of the Canadian Iniuii- (in Law and on the verdict which will be delivered may hang piestion of British supremacy in India in the one balance nnd 'igbt of Canada to administer her own immigration laws in the •. lie would be a wise llinn who would venture to predict thus whnt the outcome of tlie present situation will be. Thnt it will mud mny he taken for certain, hul it will only be found nfter enl seeking. The most skilful diplomacy will be needed to leilo the conflicting interests and in llie meantime it will bo for both idle demagogues und ardent Imperialists to "bold their is" lest by ill-considered utterances they confound the issues und In precipitate a National disaster. An AU'Rail Route HE WEEK is not less anxious than the Colonist and the Tiiiios to see nn all-rail route established between Victoria nnd the Mainland. It has advocated this proposal for years will continue to support it until (lie desire of the promoters is zed. 11 differs, however, from both dailies us to the best means adopted to obtain the end, aud would respectfully poinl oul the course of events is amply justifying the ground it has taken. i perfectly true that three years ago tho splendid work of the •oiiiiiiittee resulted in extorting from lhe Government tho iise of an appropriation for n preliminary survey. The Week im hesitation in saying Ihnt the promise should hnve been kept; aps, however, the public is nol generally aware why it was not . The fact is that believing the Government was ready not only Itormine the feasibility of a route hut to go into the question of stylo nnd construction of the bridge proposed to he erected ul i.our Narrows, the committee suggested the engagement of n very priced American expert, Dr. Wadded. The Government led the suggestion mul communicated with Dr. Wuddcll ns to erms. They found that he required u fee of $25,00(1 in addition n expenditure of a similar amount for assistance in currying oul surveys and detailed work. At an expenditure of $50,000 on ntative project the Government baulked. The Week ventures link that if the question of a bridge had never been mentioned, if the committee had confined itself to an application for an 'oprialion to conduct preliminary surveys to determine the locn- and cost of railway construction from the head of Bute Inlel ancouver Island an appropriation of $20,000 to $25,000 could been secured. If such a route had been found the next slop d naturally lie to determine whether the crossing to the Island Id bc effected by menus of a bridge or a car ferry, and that bo the stage at which the locnl committee would hc prepared !>'ht for the one or the other. The view of The Week is that to the bridge in the foreground was like putting the cart before lorse, nnd that by asking for too much the committee failed tn •e what would have done the really necessary work. The ques- with which we are now confronted is, shall we wait another when in all probability nn appropriation can be secured for the rys, or shall Vancouver Island raise $20,000, have the surveys 3 this year, nnd be prepared to face Parliament nf the session with a completed scheme? Tf the advocates of nil-rail connection arc sincere in their belief that Victoria and Vancouver Island would benefit greatly by such a scheme, then the saving of a year in bringing about its consummation would be very cheap at a cost of $20,000. If the people of Victoria nnd Vancouver Island have faith in the scheme they would respond even iu these dull times, and all the more because times are dull, to a well-organized campaign for raising the amount, ft is a bagatelle compared with the interests involved and the benefits to lie derived. The argument that the Government ought to do it may be sound; the view of The Week is that the Government should have done it before, but that does not help. The point is whether the matter is of such vital necessity ns we havc been trying to make out; if so, we only discount oiir own proposal by allowing it to lie idle for a year for the sake of $20,000. We have talked too much "bridge" and too little "railway," and wc have forgotten that the Eastern Canadian vole, without which no appropriation can be secured, has been educated Inexperience fo believe that an up-to-dnte car ferry must in every case be the fore-runner of a $25,000,000 bridge. Hn Amazing Verdict A VERDICT of manslaughter in the case of the Chinese boy who killed his mistress in Vancouver must have filled the community with amazement. While there are features of the ease which one cannot contemplate without regret, the uppermost thought in every mind must be that the jury deserve the highest possible credit for having risen superior lo prejudice, and for having had thc courage to record a verdict undoubtedly contrary to public expectation. Their action tends to revive public confidence in the honour and integrity of our juries, without, however, convincing one that this particular jury was justified in its finding. A verdict of manslaughter could only havi been based on the assumption that the boy did not intend to kill. Tt presumably conceded the truthfulness of his assertion that he was threatened by his mistress nnd struck her in self-defence. Of this statement there was no corroboration, nor could there he. The jury must therefore have believed implicitly in the truthfulness of the prisoner and accepted his statement of the case in its entirety. > Probably in this the jury was right, and, if so, the public must stand aghast at the callousness and barbarity revealed by the subsequent conduct of the Chinese boy, who, while his victim was still alive, proceeded to dismember her body in order to destroy the evidences of his crime. There will be general agreement that a verdict of murder would have been more iu accordance with the requirements of justice, and that the matter of clemency might better have been dealt with by the Minister of Justice than by tbe jury. Incidentally, one cannot help feeling that the leniency of the jury may he misunderstood hy Orientals, whose contempt for women is one of the most deep-rooted characteristics of their race. Iu view of the verdict it is more than ever necessary for Dr. .McKay to explain away or withdraw his very ill-advised remarks on the vindiclivcness of the white man's attitude towards the Oriental made before the Women's Canadian (Tub ut Victoria. Not only docs his argument full to the ground, but his illustration drawn from this particular case and the ense of the Japanese porter who was murdered in the Sound appears more inexcusable than ever. The Weekly Half-Holiday BOTH daily papers have at hist come fo the position taken up by The Week when the subject of lhe weekly half-holiday was first mooted. That position is ihat it is unreasonable to expect the employers in Victoria to grant a half-holiday while scores of stores just outside the municipal boundary could remain open. The only wny to place the movement on a satisfactory fooling is to secure legislation and establish a legal hnlf-holidny throughout the Province. Such legislation will not be secured unless bolh parlies arc agreed. It will therefore be the part of wisdom for lhc promoters of lhe movement to discontinue their campaign ol' personal attack nud try to arrange for concerted action with llieir employers. They mighl nlso get rid of professional agitators who have no direct interest in the half-holiday and whose personal interest is best served by fomenting discord nml keeping ihe half-holiday un open question. The longer the campaign lasts, the longer will they benefit. The Week renews its suggestion thai lhe employees -.11011111 ask for a Wednesday or Thursday half-holiday; that would hurl nobody; in fuel, n movement to close nil the stores Ibis summer while people go lo Ihe baseball matches would mnke very liltle difference lo shopping—they will go anyway. Bin the Saturday afternoon proposition is another thing altogether; it interferes wilh lhe public convenience and especially wilh llinl class which enn lensl afford lo he hampered in its shopping. Traffic Regulations BV lhc passing of the Municipal Act during lhe rcccnl session of the local Legislature llie municipalities of lhe Province have been granted greater latitude in the administration of their traffic by-laws. Complaints have lioen frequonl in llie pnsl with rasped to the manner in which drivers und tally-ho "touts" have declaimed llieir wares at the C.P.I!, wharf, nnd though Victoria hns little need lo fear comparison in ibis rasped with mnny cities in Europe, it hns been felt thnt too much license has been allowed these gentry in the pnsl. An attempt was made lasl yenr to alleviate Ibis nuisance, but without much success, for on appeal it wns decided hy the Court that "shouting" was a necessity if the tally-ho's and hotels were to make a living. The new Act, however, lays down the lnw very specifically on this point nnd Seel ion M1 is a clause "preventing persons, whether drivers of vehicles or nol, from shouting, calling or creating nny noise deemed undesirable nt such places within the municipality us shall be provided by the bylaw." Tims it wil] lie seen that all that is necessary is for lbe City Council to decide nt which places Ibis noise shall be considered "undesirable" nnd silence will reign there perforce. The Week understands thnt u by-law will shortly be introduced giving authority to deal with this phase of the Act to a Board of three persons to lie approved by the Council, and trusts thnt thereafter the nuisance which hns prevailed in the past on Belleville Street will bc abolished, in connection with traffic regulations another section of the same Act has peculiar interest for Victorians. Dp to the present it bus been found impossible for the police authorities to refuse the granting of n license tn any applicant, with the result flint htere have becn men driving bucks in the city of Victorin who hnve been unable to procure licenses in the neighbouring cities of Vnncouver rind Seattle. Glider Section 117 Ihis abuse will bc remedied, full power being granted for the refusing and cancelling of licenses. It is now in the power of lbe civic authorities tn regulate traffic in these two important details according to their own wishes, and the result is bound to be in the best interests of the travelling public. Criticising Kipling EVEN lhe most devoted admirers of Kipling arc prepared to ndniit that he sometimes lays himself open to criticism. The Week is inclined fo ugree with the Victoria Times that, like n well-known ex-Senator, he is "no politician." If he were n mnn of less proved value one would venture to sny that on a recent occasion he made n fool of himself. It takes a very rabid politician fo express the belief thnt Mr. Asquith is "n traitor to his country" nnd that his followers are "aiming uf the ruin of the Empire." This is all nonsense, some more of thnt "rubbish" which the Colonist - ileinns. Undoubtedly Kipling should keep off the political platform: he hns demonstrated thnt the pen is mightier than the sword; he will never lie nble fo prove thnt lhe tongue is mightier thnn the pen. All the snme, if is too bad that within his own domain, that of lhe Laureate of the Empire, he should be misunderstood nnd misrepresented. In a rcccnl issue of a Victoria daily the following appeared: "ft is nil very well for Kipling In write: 'Ensl is Ensl anil Wesl is West And never the twain slinll meet.' Hul they will moet, nnd (lie meeting cannot lie pnsl pound either liv properly or by formidably worded resolutions." Kipling's inference, as everyone should know, was thnl the rncinl differences of East and Wesl ure so fundamental thnl Ihey could never lie removed; Ihey could never blend: they could never meol on common ground. The bnnnl exposition ihnt they could never incei in clash of arms is so obviously incorrect thnf it is difficult to see how it wns ever made. Long after economic and political eon- siilerntioiis hnve vanished from u discussion of lhe Orientnl exclusion question, Kipling's basal fact will remain. East will for ever be Ensl. and Wesl for ever West. The Age of Rubbish TIIK WEEK sympathizes with the Editor of the Colonist in the "vexation of spirit" which he experiences in ihis "age of rubbish." Undoubtedly il is nu "age of rubbish" as fnr ns the contents of magazines are concerned. There may hnve been n lingering doubt ns to whether newspapers fell under the same condemnation; some of us have fondly hoped linn weekly newspapers uI, nny rate woi xempt. They nre produced in such leisurely fashion; there nre -ix dnys in which to think nml only one in which to print, so thnl there is no possible excuse for hiconseciitiveness of nrgumenl or laxity of expression. Ii is quil nceivable thai with daily papers this y he different, bul why. oh why. i I the gronfosl offenders l>o monthly magazines? As u rule, English news- papers, which after all set lhe highesl standard, confine themselves pretty strictly to the publicati f i\o\v^ nnd opinions of vnluc mul weight, ll is only in the "silly season" thai their columns run to n discussion of the "bin gooseberry," thc "curly butterfly" or the "sen serpent," and even then tho editors insi.-i on a grammatical form of expression. In ibis country there are conditions which si in be absolutely inimical to clarity, nol to say correctness of expression. It is difficult to explain why Ihis should be so, nml even the Colonist bus io deplore n growing tendency lo carelessness in this respect. Perhaps we shall have to come to the conclusion thnl Ibis condition is, like mnny other things which we cannot explain, n product of tho climate, If it showed any signs of modifying, one mighl In mc hopeful, bul who slinll sny tlmt we are even within measurable dis- tniicc of the end of fhe 'age of rubbish" when the columns of lending dailies slill revel in lhc use nf llie mosl urohnie forms of expression, ns for instance tho following, taken at random from the editorial columns of a well-known Victorin dnily ns recently us lnsl week: "Wlinl we cnnnol help from thinking is n mosl pernicious practice has sprung up. in pui'siinni f ivhieli newspapers liositnle nl nol mnnv tlihiRS, if hv printing them Ihey enn hope to harm public n on the side of politics opposite In llieir own." "ll is rather n noteworthy tiling llinl the papers keep from hostile nienls upon Ihe i rls ami lhe judges thereof. How much of Ihis is due In ihe largo powers of summary punishment for contempts, which lhe courts exercise, we slinll mil undertake to say. ''fl is by no means nn unwholesome thing thai n Canadian legislature hns taken stops thai Ihere are extremes of criticisms ti which newspapers mny nol go iviihnui incurring punishment." Page Two THE WEEK Saturday, May 30, 191 PERSONALITY WHEN IS-ilMTm"' At The Street Corner SOME men come into a city and Typhoon" a within a year their inline is a iselnihl word; they possess llu lemfcitfnU'Ul which renders slemlv progress impossible; they must lie restless, excitable, energetic, pervasive, or—die. As a rule, men of this type nre nol "slnyers." In n lew years Ihey shoot their bolt, pass through various singes of public honour, recede inlo lhc background Lawrence Irving, who played "Thc The Unwritten Law" in Toronto a few weeks ngo, produced :( play called "The Incubus" in London about five years ago, was nicknamed "The Motor- hy some of his rivals., Mr. brought the piny to America short tour, playing it under the litle "The Affinities," nud included Montreal, but not Toronto, in his bookings. On the day he opened in which Irvin ist. lhe jusl ns well ns upo Nobody is going to deny that the rain wus badly needed, but everyone musl hnve thought llinl n few dnys earlier or u few days Idler would hnve done us well nud increased lhe enjoyment nf many thousands. However, it is no good quarrelling with lhe Clerk of ular programmes of the Weather, because it takes two to performances wus mnke u quarrel and he is too busy at- contnining the information lending to his duties. Moreover if "Slurs nnd Stripes" would one has a contented mind, an easy 0X1'! of the mosl significant incidents llinl I have met with on lhe si reels wns Ihnt which occurred lnsl week iu connection wilh lhe advance programme of lhc Victoria Day celebration. By an error on the pari "I Hie man who supplie information concerning the one of Ihe p Messrs. Mitts priutei Ihnl II llu fireworks be shown at the entertainment. Th Ihis occasioned w. nnd become a negligible quantity. There is another typo represented by lhe man who comes quietly; snys nothing, but "saws wood"; is not looking for public recognition j is nol unhappy because he is nol in the lime-light; hns resources within himself whieh afford sufficient enlertnin- nient without the excitement of certain phases of public life, nnd only comes to his own when people lind him out, drug him from obscurity nud place him on the pedestal which his merits deserve. There is ut lenst one such mnn in Victoria. He enme here twenty years ngo; he minded his own business; he hns practised nu honour- nblc profession, though not conspicu- ously; his _ practice lies along lhe ^rj ~~-^ soats; and brunch which calls for very rare appearances in Court nnd consequently Montreal a distinguished-looking gen- lleinnu, whose accent proved him tube ultra English, appeared nl the bnx- nl'fice wicket nnd said: "Pnwdon me. bul will you please loll me what Irving Ihis is','" "Why," responded lhe house treasurer, "Ihis is lhe son of the great Sir Hen " "Yes, I know thnl," interrupted the Englishman, "but one son is rawthaw clevaw, y'know, hut the other is a blooming roltnw." Mr. Irving's manager, who was sitting in the box office, quickly interposed with the remark; "Oh, this is the clever one." Thus assured, the enquirer pnr- m night of the performance he appeared in impeccable evening dress. At the close of thc first act he approached ■(inclusion of the chair nud a good book, there are indignation which worse holidays thnn those during nlmost incredible which it rains. I really started this and every corner wns occupied by paragraph with the idea of'commend- [^Tame is not often seen in the local men in groups discussing Ihis vagary, mg you nil to an ideal llttle week- B t , , stei.|in„ qutOities 7",, , ■ • , „ Of course, il wus a mistake aud end spot where you can get the break- ^ peojje,! I™* hiui 'wonder lhe oftl°e' ""* Pemng W ">*«>» everything was mosl satisfactorily ex- fasts which you read about, some- . ||e h.|s no| be(ffl more widflly plained, but I could not help think- times dream about, but seldom en- rec0!,lliz0(l 0llk Bay &mld _________ ou't ing, after it wns all over, that not counter in actual practice, where the som(j .m(1 m|lue 1|im Reeve, only is all well that ends well, but beds just lit and send you to sleep Ho oomUlotod lhe business of thftt thai there are limes when things end immediately and where all the de- 1S mnnlaipality witll s0 mueh all the better for having started ill. lights of the country nre combined The outburst of indignation was a with the convenience of a real bath very convincing argument to be used with running water. I put up nt ngninst those who claim thai the Glen Stewart al Cowichnn Station Americanization of Canada is merely and I most sincerely recommend this u matter of time and n very welcome charming house lo nny who want the set-oil: lo the cheers and applause comforts I have described. Weekly which greet the appearance of the or monthly hoarders are welcome nnd m"™^ty"of Victoria "ami" "polled a American flag when the latter appears a line to Mrs. Stewart al the above lemlicl votej he wns defeated in n on the moving-picture screens. It is address will procure full details ns to thl.ee.corael.ed contest by a combinn- only fair lo sny that Ibis is not a rules, etc. ^ |j(m oJ; ajreunuitances which would pany manager, he shook his finger reproachfully aud exclaimed in an aggrieved tone; "Oh, I sny, old chap, you lied to me; you know you did. Howevaw," he added, "he's wisdom and skill that it became lhe improving; oh, yes, he's improving." envy even of its large neighbour, Vic- WANTED; A J0LT. toria. So much so Hint a tew of us „„ ,..,.„„ , , , hoped that Ihis might hnve been he ^e;Victoria C.C wants to wake who would have saved our city. But j* ieu men aSalnst the Gol£ Club although he wns induced with reluct mice to accepl the nomination for the but Hi hnve defeated any mnn. After an interval of several years he has again frequent occurrence now-a-days, ——___—_—„—__________ many of us remember Ihat in the I remember thnt. on the occasion of early days of the "movies" we were „ trip taken two yenrs ngo up the beBn mm ,„ the heim in 0ak Bay nauseated by Us waving on every R & N_ j __u____ge(_ _n ._ ,i,odomoin,le municipality and those who have the possible occasion. im |||y t,L,Umt jn wlliel] j cl.;tjcjsej tilll pleasure of doing business with him , , , „ , m, , , service and accommodation and based ,,(lmit thnt n "loro cnPable 'hono,u'' I wns glad lo see that tuesdny s able, fair-minded mnn does not exist. r„i.„,;ui r.ni.inliieil .i "1,-icl.-" nmiinst '">' objections on being herded in .,„ . ■ w ,,, ,,,. I (ilonisl coiilniueu a kick agninsi « o There is no nonsense in W. E. Oliver. the owners of boats at the Gorge Re- with coolies of all races after pay- with him it is strictly business; he gatta who managed them so careless- ing a full rate. It is only fair, there- has no n.xe to grind and no ulterior ly or so thoughtlessly ns to menace f01.e) t]lnt 0„ tuis occnsj(lll j s\_m__A purpose to serve. He throws his the safety of competitors, lo say mlnmcnt m the oomfort now whole energy into the work innnedi- notlung of interfering with the races .,,,'., „ ,,,.,. ately in hand and when it is finished f,.™, n ..,,„,.I ..,.,„,, >a nnint nf vinw T VlllCll tor its tl'llVC lCl'S I))' tills llie. , ' ,,. , . .... , .. from a sportsmnn s point or view, i •' relaxes. It his qualities are not wide- was not there myself, but I have lhe parlour cur exactly meets the ly kn0WUj Ulere llre a &w who reai_.its heard on good authority that launches case of those who have no objection uis tl,uo W01.Ul llll(i who believo tuat and row-boats were a veritable nuis- to paying n little more money for a ue mjgut De a powe|, ;„ t|ie eouimuu- unce this yenr. Of all the various little more room nnd who wish to en- ity ________ __._u__.__\ modesty would allow and their name is joy the scenery en route without be- him l0 ,.,ke „ „10l.e prommBnt part in a friendly match, ten men against the Incogniti in a League match, and ten men against the Union Club on Monday is not good enough. Then in the match against the Incogs, one of the most important League matches of the season, the visitors had to wait half an hour for Victoria lo start the game which robbed them of a victory. Who over heard of a "sporting" team "declaring" at 5.30? This is tlle spirit of baseball, not cricket. kinds fool. "Legipn," I think thai the "Water ing packed so tightly that every lime pul,iio nHjau.s. whilst nol n popular, Fool" is thc worst. He is usually 'hey wish lo turn their bends all lhe he ■___ ____ impressive speaker, fliought- tlie lnsl person who should be en- other occupants of the car hnve tu _____ ______ logical, matter of fact and trusted witll the management of a 'urn also. As a matter of fnct I am reliable, lie is not the type of man boat' he is invariably as pig-headed not strong on scenery, I usually read; BitnB1. ,„ talk "hot air" or to sup- as he is lacking in manners, and his but 1 like being able to enjoy it if port fanciful schemes. His nature is idea of fun is to inconvenience as I want to, and the accommodation essentially practical and perhaps lacks mnnv oilier people ns possible. Of now provided gives every facility for that touch 0j> imagination which the 'fiend in the molor launch, who such enjoyment. I wns struck by the woukl make nj„ utterances more ap- looks on the water ns his own priv- amount of broom which is now in pBaiing. He is sound on nil great ntc property nnd the men nud women evidence round Goldstream und which quosti0ns, an ardent Imperialist and in bonis as so much scum upon the is, I believe, a new feature of that a convinced Navy Leaguer, which ac- surfaco to be washed away at his particular landscape. counls f01. his recent election to the will il is not necessary lo speak. He * honourable position of President of is on n par with the early motor- I was walking down town one night Ule Victoria and Esquimalt branch of pidlv disappearing, and hist week when a man overtook me the Navy League) a position in which Hibben-Bone Building Victoria, B.C. Thomas Hooper ARCHITECT 522 Winch Building Vancouver, B.C. hog, who is rapid nnd asked whether I had noticed that he wi„ ,,ave scope for the exe,eisc of Government Street hud nt last at- his powel,s of organization, his busi- luincd quite a metropolitan aspect, negg jnst,mots mA ______ Imperial tenden- II is n fact. The new theatre, lying ci(,s [n privBte __tc Ml. Oliver is as it does beyond the bend, can bc onB |jf „,„ most dolightful uf men; seen for a very long way and when hig dil.c0|ne8Sj \____ _____m_ oi shamg| lighted at night gives a really fine his ,ov(, o£ tha h.u„li hk admil,ation effect to our main thoroughfare. It ,,„. thfl „simple lifo„ „nd his dm,0. is odd that one house could mnke ,;,,„ ,„ his hom(J) |lU R,ml |o make such n ilifTcrence nnd I would not hjm beloVB(] by |b()(.e wbo have luld bnvo believed il myself if T had not an opportunity of discovering how hu- secn il Witll my own eyes. It is true Ihnl we can hardly talk about our "Grent While Wny," but il is nlso true Ihnl Victoria nl night is hegin- iiiiiu he is. All men who nre worm niiything hnve nn idiosyncrasy and he hns n very noinble one, yel il reveals a striking phase of his character. Hc belongs to that class of person who is lhe abuser and not the user of every new convenience ns soon ns ils price places it within his means— for one afternoon in lbe year. If the legislation suggested receni ly nt Ottawa for the purification of nowspnper advertising ever becomes lnw. ii will be interesting lo sec whether il effects the theatrical advert isoinenls whiclj ii.meil to see ou our hoardings. Pictorial posters nulsiile Ibe moving- picture palaces nre usually somcwhnl exaggerated advertisements of the delights lo he seen within, bul I enn see Hint il will be very hard to draw Ihe line between the lurid extravaganza and the fair representation. No such difficulty, however, would be oiicomitered by nn advertising censo1 who considered the advertisement of "The Second iu Command'' which is posted on lhc hoarding nl lhe corner of Fori nnd Blnnchard SI reels. The fnct that il is nn amateur show performed for lhe very best of object docs nol juslifv Ihe use of ndver- . _mnm__M—m—^^^^^Mn—^ atorial 'which is. to say the ™° impossibility of making payments made a decided hit, For Tired Feet Those who suffer with their feet during hot weather can find instant relief by dissolving one of Bowes' Foot-bath Tablets in warm water and bathing the feet—26c. C. H. BOWES 1228 GOVERNMENT STREET nlng lo present quite on attractive w,oftrs S]1||ll|,|S| „|ld hl, „,,„., ||]lily from his home nt (Ink Hay lo his office, and hack. This habit is nol due to nny hick of consideration for the II. C. 10. R., but to consideration for W. E. Oliver. view, us of n city which bus some 011- lerlninmenl to offer ils visitors iu Hie evenings. I nm told Hint there were n lnrge number of pickpockets operating in town lnsl Monday and Ihat they had &T THE WESTHOLME CABARET n successful dny. as far as business went, whatever their subsequent fate mny hnve been. It is rather satisfactory lo learn Ihnt a pickpocket can mnke a living nowadays. We hove tising mnli nislouiliiig, for lhe Miss Hazel Early and Miss Marie Harold, "The Popular Harmony Singers," who opened nt the West- beard so much nbout hard times nnd holme Grill lnst Saturday night, have These girls rc- tliul. lhc idea of men carrying enough cently finished the Pantages circuit least nf ll, very misleading, lor we ^ in ^ kotB |o ln||1(e |1|0 nnd -^ p,aying a few weeks ;„ calj. unwary render might well lie excused ^^ fossion pay u really iu,„t |)ofol.0 retul.ning to New york for thinking Ihnl Cyril Maude linn- som(,wb|l| gtftrtllngi As a matter of to take up Eastern bookings. I hi self wns lo appear on Iho hoards of the Roynl Victorin in connectior "The Second in Command." Of course, no sensible person who thought Iwice could 1)0 deceived, but then many of the people who are influenced by poster advertising nre nol very sensible nnd do not trouble In Ihink more Ihnn once, if ul nil. T hnd lhc pleasure of spending lhc week-end holiday in the country, where T ruminated on the dispensation of n Providence which hikes bul liltle nccounl of Ihe wishes of holiday-makers, but sends lhe rain upon 3369R. fuel, I should Ihink nn ilem of news Jliss Louise Frances is still dclight- _■ of Ibis nature would lie rather sliinii- ino; Westholme patrons with her Inling to business in general nnd for sweet voice and charming manner; nson it deserves mention by ihe Q&i *"fc*^/*s Orville Rccdcr "and a Piano" are more than holding their own, and a splendid programme has been arranged for the week commencing June Ist, consisting of ensembles, duets and trioB. Lanchester cars for hire, $3.00 per Munich Pschorr, Munich Hofbrau, hour. Long country trips my spe- Pilsner Urquell, the three finest Ger- clalty. Special ratos for week-end man beers imported, delivered any- fishing parties. R. Walter Ure. Phone whore by the case, by Gisbert N. Witt & Co., Ltd. Phone 3309. 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Oity Passenger Agen Saturday, May 30, 1914 THE WEEK Page Three A BRITISH THE COLUMBIA WEEK NEWSPAPER AUD REVIEW worn. iiaif the ladles of Paris seemed to have had their Jewels reset in new designs, it was particularly noticed as a, a sign o£ that unfailing tact in dress possessed by Frenchwomen that Mme. Poincare did not wear a tiara. Possibly the omission was a symbolic one, UBSCRIPTION: One year, In advance, $2.00: six months, $1.00; three months, for, although the wife of the head of 0c. Slnele copies, 5c. Foreign subscriptions to countries^ Postal^ Unlon.JtS.OO the state, she has no rank herself; certainly it waB a correct one, for, though a charming woman with a style of her ADVERTISING RATES on application. Inquiries within oity limits will own, that style is not of the Royal tvpe lie responded to by a personal representative of The Week. that ,00ks bmt {__ r ^^ poasl'bly] t0o, ews-matter, correspondence, advertising copy and changes must be tn (jy with the clever shrewdness of the edneBday morning of each week. Unsolicited manuscript must be accompanied French, Mme Poincare who will reign stamps sufficient for return If found unavailable for publication. No notice 1)ut o. few years has not chosen to Invest In so extravagant a Jewel, and the Frenchwoman does not live who would PuWiihefl Every Saturday by The Wee* PubUenlng- Company Limited, 625 Courtney Street, Viotorla, S.C., Canada. Telephone 1283 Entered ai Second-Class Matter at the Foltofflee ln Viotorla, B.C., Canada year. Payments must be In advance and should be made by Cheque, Postal u-der, or Registered Letter, and payable to The Week Publishing Company, Ltd. can be taken of anonymous communications. V1LLIAM BLAKEMORE McLEOD GOULD D. McDONALD Advertising Agent .President and Editor appear in what she does not herself own. .Secretary At the Auteuil races a certain number GOING UP! BY BOHEMIAN AM aware Ihat there is a teclini- meet a lady on the streets, unless she cal difference between a lift and is an acquaintance and first bows to elevator, but though this was very us. We do not uncover to a lady cl'ully explained to me long ago whom we meet in the corridor of an an expert, I am afraid that I am office building; why then should we able to pass the distinction on to take off our hats in a lift which is readers. Por the ordinary mortal merely an avenue connecting two or most certainly is a case of a "dis- more corridors? iclion without a difference" I confess that the puzzle is too deep greeks lether hc enters a lift or an eleva- for me. The logic which supports it The Turks say that since me Oreok oc- the result is the same: he finds is faulty. The man who raises his hat cupation of Macedonia over 200,000 mself either "going up" or "going to u strange woman on the street MosIem retugaes have fled from Greek wn." For the purposes of this and persists in this conduct, is in dan! ZT^^^.TtEt'T.S tide the words will be interchange- get oi: being-reported to the police as Greeks have had to leave Thrace. To le, nnd if nt one time I speak of a nuisance, and rightly so; tlie mnn thls the Turks reply that this exodus ift,J and at another of "elevator,1' who refuses to tnke off his hat in n was Provolted b>' Grecce- which is trying: 1 1 -e u „ „„i.„ „p li-Pi- ...i,n„ i„ r 1 ■ lo replace Moslems hy Greeks in Mace- be erelv for the sake oi litt when ladies nre present is onlv , , mi. , ., ... ' '" ,s UI1v donia. There s apparent y some truth of eccentric costumes are said to hnve been paraded before the King nnd Queen, but now the mode is "a la reine Marie" and for anything but the eccentric. Paris at the moment, indeed, tends almost to he unfashionable ns the result of tbe Royal visit, Greece and Turkey Will Not Fig-lit, Tiie reports nnd headlines about n possible conflict between Greece and Turkey nre rather absurd, Greece and Turkey have no common frontier, nnd, though they have navies of sorts, it would be mere waste of money to enter Into a miniature sea war. However ii might end, tho combatants would bc just where they were before. The utmost damage would he the loss of one or two worthless torpedo boats and cruisers. Moreover, it takes two to fight, and Turkey would not fight nt sen. The trouble is about the treatment of the subject peoples—of the Turks by the and of the Greeks by the Turks. Peter McQuade & Son SHIP CHANDLERS WHARF STREET, VICTORIA Dealers In PAINTS For painting your hoat or yonr house. Varnishes for your boat or your home. MOTOR OIL for auto or boat ALL the little fixings for your auto or motor in stock. We can satisfy you in service and price. TELEPHONE 41 FRESH and GREEN from the LAKES AND RIVERS comes The COWICHAN LEADER (Duncan, B.O.) Correspondents in every fishing haunt. Read it this Summer. Special Offer June to September (4 months) 50 CENTS Round the Bookshops patriae!) in Ike to see thc Ottoman Em- >liony nnd lo avoid the too frc- comfortable if he happens to be in In this retort. The Oreet reiteration of the same sound. Hie majority and he spends his time Constantinople does not 111 Phis mechanical adjunct of a mod- furtively watching liis companions Greek exodus frora the business building plays a far prepared to follow the line of least "T m° "1°.TV?"'m G'T'"' " ,° e J L I iuio ux (easi rohs him of his flock, or, rather one important pari; 111 our everyday resistance and doff his headgear if to might say, of his subjects; for his pow- llinn most people are aware of. retain it would plnce him in the ers are Brent. It is he who has "made lakes its place with the mother- minority. representations" about the reduction ot by ,, „„j .. y ,..,' ,..,; ■ , 1 . , ,,, , the Green population of Thrace, and the papers and on Some official decsion should be de- Athen, B„ver„ment had ot course to add the elevator livered on tins-knotty point, for until its protest. On the Greek side the whole A London Weekly Letter on Books Written Specially for The Week By Cicely Fox Smith its place wi iw in oar comic vaudeville stage. 1 is a recognized figure in humor- it has been decided by competent affair Is exceedingly unreal. dialogue, and even his stereotyped authority men will look askance at Th8 tat" Dul"> of Argylli ,,, , ,(n ■ i ijj (-(.„ c : ■ oe, , , The commercial slackness shown by oing up! nnd "Going down! the fairer sex in lifts and elevators, many ot hls class an<1 generation In e bt ne incorporated 111 our Ian- and 1 sincerely trust that the nexl their sense of commercial responsibility age ns gags to raise n laugh when author of a brief compendium of good [lld not extend to the late Duke of other efforts of thc low comedian manners will not fail to pav attention A,'B>'"' w"° t00k a s"'lct vlew ln lhcsc 1C',> ...,,«,,. . ,1 • . m,.,i ,, , matters His fortune was Slender and it vol c [ailed of their purpose. lo this matter, fill then we must de- evendeereased-owlngtolncumbronces- lur tempers throughout the busi- eido lhe point for ourselves. As for at his father's death, but the companies day nre largely controlled by lbe me, I shall continue to do what I wlth which he was associated were al- ivator. The first man we meet on am doing at present. Tf the lady is ways o£ u"ciuestlonea character and also 'iving at our office block is usually known lo me, or if she is in the com- THINGS are still keeping rather quiet in the world of books, possibly renson of Ihe continued politicnl tension; and also, of course, the holiday slackness is linrdly at an end. Perhaps the most important, 11s il is assuredly the most, successful of the recent output, is Mr. Locke's "Fortunate Youth," which Mr. John Lane lias jusl published. I seem to remember that Locke hns more aries among Victoria Action-tastes Ihnn nny other of the modern school of novelists, and, Hint being theense, lift attendant, and on his cheery pany of a male acquaintance, I travel a commoner was a difficult one. but he "The Beloved Vnenbond*' ^l}-/^7n^^. zz London Gossip lA morning nnd whether the lift is up or down bareheaded; if she is ; for us or we have to wait for stranger I retain my but, be there may depend our attitude towards never so many halless pales in close work and our fellow-men during conjunction with that of ensuing hours. toreover the elevator is one of our t democratic institutions. Inside portnls thore is no distinction of is and the pompous mllionnirc ns- ding to liis palatial offices on the tl floor hns to wait while the of- boy or even the Oriental floor- tier step in or out at one of the irvoning floors. "The last shall first and thc first last" was never ;er illustrated than in a lift, where last man in is the first man out in all are travelling to the same >r. • London, May 12th, Hi 4. he lift, moreover, offers one of _ Boyal Betort Amusing. most delicate problems of modern It was amusing to note thnt some a problem which would doubtless newspaper reports credited the Queen , , . , , ., ., n witli taking Princess Mary and Prince e been treated by the author of j0|m t0 th(J Tower fte ot)|cr (1||y fop a so two books of international fame, practical lesson In history. The exact anners for Men" and "Manners opposite was the case. Her Majesty has Women" had they been invented certainly not visited the Tower prev- , - ,, ... 1 n iously for many years, while here chll- m she earned thc gratitude ol I]ren )mve done „„ on ma„y occnslolls. nannerless world by condemning nna it was they who acted as guides to habit of eating peas with a knife their mother. Princess Mary filled n estimated the correct number of slml!ar r0,e wlth tho German Emperor's , , • 1 tl , . - , daughter as pupil when the latter came dB winch a lady should lenve on to Lond(Jn with hw father for the M. neighbor. The problem of the lift ension of the unveiling of the Victoria whether a mnn should uncover his Memorial. Botli conductor and con ns new volume is sure to be looked instruments of public welfare and pros- for with interest. It belong more to parity. His position for many years as the class of "Stella Maris" tHull of or "Sep- filleti ment. it witli dignity and good judg- He naturally appreciated his term limns of office in Canada, as ir guve him nn really appropriate status, and he thoroughly (ween enjoyed its circumstances, which, unfortunately, owing to poor health and a accident, his consort did not. lie. occasion a good speaker and a g companion—with pcrliap* an unrecognized sense oC humor—and a staunch friend, lie wns least happy in liis clothes and was often guilty of n frock coat with a light hlue tie. Much romance and plcture'squeness enme to a head iu the dead MacCallean Mohr. His ancestry wns tho most continuously Supplied Specially to The Week by conspicuous of all the great Scots faml- the International News Correspondence Service, Ltd,, Goschen Building, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, England. t\ there is n cohesion and pur pose In their doings through the centuries that gives them the respect, though not love, of the nation. They were the main pillar of the Covenant and '; on the whole, though, it is u sort of half-way house be- 1 lie two. It lias more of tbe sparkle, tbe spontaneity, the freshness of the author's curlier manner than wns traceable in "Stella Mavis," nnd yet the keynote of the latter book is sounded nlso in the biography of "The Fortunate Youth,"—a boy who, like Stella, hns to buttle wilh the seeming hopeless problem of reconciling the dream-world with the real world. Paul Kegworthy's story opens in n slum region of a North of England manufacturing town. As one of the chief characters somewhere observes, the rallying-point of the Whigs, and but Paul "started without J) sent to his for them Scotland would have heen breeches, and finished up with a seat Jacobite and tho peril to England would _ r ■,! o 1 e have been a real one. The Douglases, in larhamenM Somo P?°Ple- oi: the Drummomls, tiie Grahams, the course, may say that this is n fairy Scotts, the Macdonaids, the Murrays, the story; that these things do not linp- Hamlltons had either lost their posses- penj ,||nt women avo not loving Olid slons or fallen out of public mind as or- • , ■ ,•,. ,, . , . , iiuixotU'. Iiki dinary territorial magnates, but some ' remnant of old clan feeling, as well as wood, 1101' national pride, hung round the house of beautiful like Paul KegWOl'thy. To Campbell when the late Duke began his these critics be it left to revel in the career. The story of the Campbell ^.^ m]km flnd mQv]M h||lrgplit. .lane youth ir Ursula Win- fortunate and d if there happens to be a lndy in ducted showed ready wit on crofter who said that the Queen must be a proud woman that day because she was marrying her daugter to tlie sou of the great Duke of Argyll, has some foundation In fact, Too Many Tickets, that oc- The dally deluge of paper tickets that caslon. There had been a good deal of descends upon the streets of London has wild talk about German Invasion, and at last begun to worry the aesthetic rc- The London General Omnibus optimism and a ism. His peopl company. 'his is a question of more than wh6n in tne armoury the German Prln- formers. ising magnitude. Tts solution cess asked, "What ls the moaning of all Company, which ls perhaps the greatest lid he of inestimable benefit to theaa rifles?" Princess Mary, assuming single producer of tickets ln the city nervous individuals who wish to what is right and who allow such look of the utmost gravity, replied, 'Oh. they are wanted In ease of the German Invasion." Her Imperial cousin it issues about two millions a day- accordlngly taking measures to inter- tings of the ultra-psychological school, perpetual perusal of! which might be confidently recommended ns nn admirable form of literny purgatory. Mr. Locke's main qualities, which nil his books slinre in common, arc (so jf seems to mc) a whole-hearted vigorous individual' are characters nnd not types; nnd between those two terms there is nil the difference in tlie cept the shower before it reaches the wide world. Ilis Fortunate Youth 'les to occupy thc moments which with equal gravity promptly responded ground. Boxes aro being fitted at the m(U.e|1GS boldly along lo fame nnd sm .1,1 Un haffa* cnonf in nnnlie/ition with, "How fortunate, In that case thnt back of the 'buses In which passengers ' ' . ' ,b . ., . Bid be bettoi spent in applied i. n so ^ o( ^ ^ ^ ^.^ __^ ^ ^ ^^ ^ ^^ ^ ^ ^ ms „ml(,,. Ille ))ilnne,. of hls ,h.p„n|s. the business wlncli caused mem to tern„ and w,tl] a merry ][ulgh tho young the ,bm_ ot course ti,Cy wni ci0 nothing but, wlicii llinl banner is trampled in the lift. So fnr, however, no inaios continued their tour, of the kind. What they will do will he the dust, lie makes lhc best of a bad inouncement hns been made, nnd Prinot of Walei and th« Army. to drop them on tho floor ot tho 'hus or j(||, n|)l| I(lc||.s niu||(1 for „,l(lnle|. ([n„ . nnf,... nQ .. ln.li. into «. lift k the On Mav 1 the Prince of Wales entered In the street or accumulato them iu their '. . . . . i i i ■ l i entry of n lady into a Ml is ne on Maj me,mnc<^01.»e'™« beneath which to marshal his hopes. nal for varied emotions on the ^ w.ta^rti^m.ju.d. «_ fhBse tlckets are nevel. collectel, A ,.„,,. The story of his adventures is told les of passengers, from tlie stolid lntendea that at the close of his unlvei- way ticket is harmless to street amoni- with a true touch of Iho magic which ;ermination expressed by the man sly cai.eer the helr-npnarcnt sliall Join ties because it is always collected as belongs to Ihe youth of Ihe world,— o thinks that women have no busi- the army. The Prince will stay at thc part of tlie system, hut the ticket that is never collected is ono of tlie curses ot of ,. '.. .... pp:„„ L„iiJl,,~ „!■ «11 n,id Koyal Pavilion during his active connec- . is in nil office building nt all nnd ^ __uh ^ amv nt 4M„„hnf Th6 our civilization. It is not only the 'bus and 'lhc broad road Ihal stretches, tion with the army at Aldershot. The our civilization, it is not only tne bus «"" "»■ wayside lire." Would not, irefore should be shown no con- pavmon ia now be|ng prepared for the tickets. Everybody gives one a ticket for by the way, a selection or anthology eration, to the sarcastic, look of Ki„B ana Queen, who will be In rcsl- everything in London nowadays, and the (l{ ||]0 ro„ncSi (ramps and vagabon , MMflHMl^l ... ,. ., ... _x tt.1.1. iia. ......... ,<...!.. ttflrotu nr. novnv (.nllpctfirl Tf nne len.VfiR ,. ... he inl cresting? Tf such werc made, "Barney dapper man in the corner whose dence there at Whitsuntide, when their tickets are never collected. If one leaves f i[temlim ii n t l,„ .( „„„ ,.„!„ Majesties visit the camp, but the ar- one's hat to he Ironed who receives a clearly says thnt he at nny rate ;aan]gem(mts are be|ng ex^;,tcd in such „ tlcket| tho oheml8ta who mammu to n oolleotion I'S his manners whatever tlie way as t(J necess|tate llttle trouble nt prepare a prescription give one a ticket Bill" ought on no account to be oinil- er ill-bred men may do. the time the Prince will need to reside to present when one calls for the goods. __,_]_ l-Je js |],D ),„,.( ||,jn„. |n _]K or my part I fail'to see why it is there. The heir-apparent eventually will the watchmaker who mends one's watch b fe d , „,,,.„,., j ,, , | ... , f , ,, ■„„,. „„,„!,„ „„,1 receive a commission in tho 10th Hussars and the optician who mends ones eye- ' tutted to breathe cigar smoke and ^ own reslraent_whlch ls now ,„ glaflse9 nlso glve ono a ticket, and an nni the "old bus" figure arc lhe fumes of alcohol in a lady s fnce, gouth Africa, but If the loth should not these tradesmen render up the goods ones which will be the most enjoyed ■bad manners to keep one's head have returned by the time tho Prince de- quite readily on verbal demand without •___,] _\t0 longest lingered over, ovorl Thn mtiointf of one's hat sires to enter the army he will tempor- so much as asking for tho ticket so . . , ered. the ia,sng of one lint ^ ^ ^ ^ ^^ tom,1]s. presented l0 one. The tloketB A volume winch ought to in crest the street and the uncoveinig oi "A la »eln» Marie." simply go to swell the shower of waste Overseas Club members is Mr. Kcblc head in a house are survivals from A m(]St „n)ntely thing has happened ns paper that litters the streets. Chnltorton's "Britain's Record I time when a knight removed his a result of the Queen's recent visit to 'VVhat She Tins Done for llie World " met in a lady's presence as a Pnris-an English Queen has affected Lanchester cars for hire, $3.00 per (r,ondon: Sidgwick & Jackson). II rantee that there would be, no ^TTZeZTZi^Zl ^' ^ng country trips my spe- ,ivcs „ sli,,,„: imi] ,,,,,„,,,„,„;,„ „„. wling whilst she wns near and an where ,or the „rst tIme (or many clalty. Special rates for week-end Bomt of ,hc work Britnin ]ins pinyed nowledgment that her influence months people appeared to have dressed fishing parties. E. Walter Ure. Phone j„ „]] miljn branches of human pro- sufficient to keep him safe. Now- rather than undressed for the occasion. 3369B. ^ess; in discovery, navigation, com- ., . „ ,,„,„ „„ There was more material to tho square . . „ • ,■ , ,.' iys, though we remove our hats on of ^^ at tho ga)a pertormanc(, _ ; 7 merec, social reform and public free- ering a house, we do not think it ^an had been seen since the skimpy Victoria bank clearings lor week .]_,„__ y_w recor(i js onc ^jj], IniK|,t essary to uncover whenever we fashions began, and more Jewels werc ending Mny 2(i, $2,154,142. with advantage be studied, nlso, by From the Home of the Panama Hat to YOU! THE 0. C. HENRIQUES COMPANY 16 Orange Street, Kingston, Jamaica, B. W. I. Exporters of Panama Hats In the Latest Styles and Models for Ladies and Gentlemen Gold Medal, Highest Award, Toronto Exhibition, 1910 and 1912 PRICES FROM $1.00 TO $25.00 EACH Illustrated Catalogue shewing 11)14 Slyles mailed FREE on request. Small orders sent by Parcel Posl packed iu special mailing boxes. 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WOOLDKIDGE, Proprietress Opp. Victoria Theatre A FEW CHOICE SUITES OF Apartments in Quadra Mansions Comer Quadra and Fort Streets CHARMING SITUATION AND OUTLOOK Apply to A. W. BRIDGMAN 1007 Government St. Phone 86 those who are inclined to think tlmt agreements may be made between the debt which lhc Empire owes lo Britain and her nonunions in regard tho Mother Country is a trifling affair to material questions of trade and do- easily repair. A consideration, how- /ence, the moral benefits accruing ever cursory, of the fads set forth from lhc struggles, conflicts and vie- in I liis able volume, will drive home lories of centuries gone by can never llie truth thnl, whatever reciprocal be balanced by material repayment. Loose Covers and Re-Upholstering at G. A. D. FLITTON'S 1009 BlanchaJd St., between Fort St. and Royal Victoria Theatre THE LADIES' REVIEW Miss Thelma fiarle Would be glad to hear from Private j Clubs, Hotels. Cafes. Catering, Entertaining, and | All Branches of Management. Phones 317 and 5178 Vol. I VICTORIA, B. C, MAY 30th, 1914 No. IDMS Of A MODBRN WOMAN I WROTE last week on the subject of dress, endeavouring to prove that present day fashions were not the terrible degenerating influence that some people would have us believe. 11 is amusing to read that the Bishop of New Guinea makes a statement to the effect thai the natives of that island "degenerate both physically and morally" whenever they lake to clothing;, leading one to the conclusion that clothes, not the lack of clothes, leads people into temptation. The grenl temptations of young girls generally mean lhe desire for fine dollies, and according to the Bishop of New Guinea, clothes, and not money, nre the root of all evil. I was much interested the other day in a conversation with one of our leading modistes on llie subject of dressmaking. I was asking how il was thai lhc dressmakers wcre so averse lo filling a long fell want, namely a dressmaker who can make a simple morning frock for less than twenty-five dollars. Her explanation was that customers are never satisfied with slicking to the simple pal- tern; Ihey waul Ihis, that and the other, so that by tlle lime the dress is finished il is worth twenty-five ■ dollars for Ihe labour spent upon il. "If ladies would only be reasonable, we could make simple frocks at lower prices," were her words. As nu other occasions, Hie innocent have to suffer for the guilty, and consequently a dressmaker dare not undertake to make a dress for, sny, twelve dollars, for fear for what she may be let in for by the unreasonable expectations id' her patrons. Most people are aware that a creche of the children of working mothers wns established a few months ngo in this city. II has proved a boon tn mothers, and there have daily been upwards of a hundred children left in lhe cure id' lhc matron who feeds and looks after them during Ihe absence id' the parents. Unfortunately tliis really necessary institution is badly in need of funds, and unless something is done, it looks as if the creche must be closed. The women who have lo lenve their children only do so of dire necessity. Some o\' Ihem have been deserted by their husbands, and some nre widows, or whose husbands are ill or otherwise incapacitated, ll will be a cruel blow to these poor things if tbe creche should be closed. A great many people of moderate means have donated mosl generously towards starting tlie home, bul there is a need nf some good woman who is able lo dine forward and undertake In set Ihis worthy instituti n its feel. There is no charily which appeals „„„.,, t„ n woman than lhc care of needy children, ami while Ihe mothers contribute len cents a day, il is nol enough I ver expenses. I shall gladly welcome any suggestions as lo s n'plan which mighl !»' tormtilnted l„ help in Ihis mallei', and lo answer any questions wliid i.V present themselves lo readers. PRIZE COMPETITION. The editor of llie Ladies' Review is offering a cash prize of $5.00 lo lhc person sending in Hie best essay ol nbout 500 words on Miss Pethick s lecture. "Women as Law-breakers and Law-makers." The lecture will be given in thc lira- press Hold ballroom on Tuesday evening, .1, '2nd. Essays musl he signed by lhe writer, and a impnniecl by thc name, address and yearly subscription ($2.00) of a new subscriber 1„ "Thc Week." Kssays musl reach this office not later than Juno 8th, and the winner will be published m „„,. following number. Envelopes should be marked "Competition. - Ed. Lanchester cars for hire, $3.00 per hour. Long country trips my specialty Special rates for woek-end fishing parties. R. Walter Ure. Phone 3369R. FOR RENT — Comfortable, furn ished Bix-roomed house, James Bay, Wo minutes from car.. Telephone. Apply Box X, The Ladies' Review, 625 Courtney street. WHILE most women dress sensibly, Ihere are always the fanciful extremes of fashion which seen on lhc stage, on mannequins, or at such smart nffnirs as prominent lace meetings, are beautiful as works of art in design and colouring. A beautiful gown is jusl as lunch a work of arl as a masterpiece on canvas. A Paris correspondent for a London jinpei' writes entertainingly of some dresses seen al Longchnmp. These extremes should nol be taken seriously as examples of present modes. I hough tlle ideas may he so modified and adapled to evolve a smart toilette. Of the gowns seen al Longchnmp Ihe writer says:— "There were skirts so tight that walking was oul nf Ihe question, and their wearers jusl shuffled along, amiably, bul nol with any grace. Over lhe skirl flowed a tunic so full thai a ballet dancer would not have despised it. There were also Turkish trousers worn with a short jacket bodice, buttoned closely, from throat to waist, where a sash girdled Hie hips, and, thrown open with a certain swagger, was a voluminous cloth race coat wilh lhc skirt slightly stiffened round the edges to emphasize the erase movement. There were narrow, straight, brightly striped skirls worn with short, shapeless litlle boleros fastening on the left shoulder and crossways lo the waisl. with limp lingerie collars tickling the ears ami almost meeting the closelittiug little togue which, dipped over the left car ami aspired high above Ihe right one willi a shieaf of prickly leaves like Ihose of I Hut artichoke. '■'There wns a charming person with over-bright.eyes iu red cloth with a bilge moiisnie bow of blnck ribbon iu the middle id' her back, a small black straw lint shaped like lhe sea shell Hint is supposed to sing lo one and which was, apparently, fixed lo lhc head by a row id' enormous cherries across the brow. White stockings, black shoes, while gloves and black stitching curried ou Ihe black und while noles. and lhe cut of the con! mid skirl wns of the most fantastic kind: a skirl slil high al lhe hack, a tunic which dipped in front and ran up behind, nud a conl which had double basques behind and was cut nwny in front from a soft while pique waislconl fastened with black and red stone bullous." Quite another story is thai id' the woman who understands true style. There arc beautiful and exclusive ded gowns lo be hail which conform both to fashion and good lastc, and a few words aboul such gowns as Pinch's have on sale Ihis week may In uf interest. These gowns are on sale al half usual prices and I have never seen such gowns al such prices before. One of my favourites was a dninly ereution in lib hnrmotise, wilh bodice draped wilh a tunic ol nccdlcriin lace, touches of deeper mauve and ll'i mg of snhlc i - ploled un exquisite litlle demi-luilolle at the absurdly low price of $35, ,\ very ladylike and stylish tl ft er- n gown is of seal brown silk soldi. beautifully draped and fashioned, a vcsl of deep cream crepe and sable trimmings giving n tasteful finish. Several other charming gowns include a snxe bine crepe, a bright mustard, a tango, and several shades of blue, inailc with punier effects and showing Hie new "lango girdle" in black soft silk. 'I'hc touch of black- is iu great favour on these high class gowns, lhe values in which arc unprecedented, Very useful anil atlraclivc are the liltle I'i ks in self-striped ratines iu nil colours. They are fashioned in tunic effects and are suitable for various occasions. They are really wonderful value al $10.' Among quite new arrivals arc the latest silk sweaters, made in straight ond belted slyles in combinations of black ami every wanted shade. There are ca|is to match if required, and as those represent the very latest thing iu sweaters, 1 can n inmend an early selection. Tn lhc millinery depnrtmenl there arc some new summer felts in while and all colours. These pretty outing hats should be in great demand, as Ihey are particularly new looking, and quite inexpensive. Thev pack so well Ihal Ihey are invaluable for week end summer I rips, going in any suit case without bad effecls. There will alsu be some extra good bargains today in tailored and semi-tailored suits which should be inspected. Tlie qucsliiin of a suitable corset is one which should present itself lo every will dressed woman. Mrs. Bennett, the local manager for the Spirella corset people, /showed me many excellent models for every type of figure. They are hnilt ou scientific lines, calculated to give case and comfort as well as beauty of outline. Mrs. Bennett is a trained corsetiere and is medically qualified to advise and assisl ladies in choosing a special corset, or any belt or appliance that may be advisable. Mrs. Bennett has photographs and illuslrated catalogues showing examples of every branch of the corsetiere's arl, so that no matter whal trouble one has, she can assist one to overcome it. Mrs. Bennett is al her office in the Campbell building every afternoon al the service of her patrons. champion stalled for lime. Just Mar- liis hands, he received a volley of ried, feeling victory within his grasp. Horse Shows, Opera Seals and Al- liecanic careless, and Cusl of High hint ic City Bills to the jaw, causing Living hainincreil him wilh Increased him lo become groggy. Before he Cusl ul' Food anil a Dressmaker's Bill i Id use his Bequest from Rich Uncle Iu the solar plexus. The end nf lhe an Aid obile In lhc point of Hie round found bolh men tired. jaw ki Iced him mil. During a minute's rest, lhe Wile Tlie Wife, seeing lhc result, made grew tired of Hie batlle, and, instead certain arrangements, and, after wnit- nf giving Jusl Married a breathing ing lhc legal length of lime, became spell, insisted Ihal he use Bequest the second of a descondnnl of lhc men from Rich Uncle as a knoekoul blow who bought Manhattan Islnnd for and end Ihe lighl. lie was slill tired twenty-four dollars, ami lived luip- wheu the hell rang. pity ever after.—Morris Slruusky, in Before Jusl Married could pill up "Judge." THE QUAKER GIRL TEAROOMS PATRONS of these popular lea- rooms will be glad to know thnt Mrs. Lloyd-Jones and her partner, Miss Wilson, have re-opened for business after the tire which obliged Ihem to close for three weeks. The pretty rooms have been re- papered and arranged as attractively as ever, and all the usual habitues arc returning for the good luncheons and leas which have made "The Quaker Girl" so popular. Particular attention is being pnid lo the luncheons, and English chops and steaks will be a specially for those win, desire them. The cakes and pastry are home-made, and their excellence has made these rooms a popular rendezvous al the sociable lea hour. He that hath gained a friend, hath given hostages to fortune.—Shakespeare. Tt is more disgraceful lo distrust than to be deceived hy our friends.— Rochefoucauld. True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth mid choice.—Samuel Johnson. However rare true love is, true friendship is rarer.—Rochefoucauld. ln love women exceed the generality of men, but in friendship we have the advantage.—Bruyere. Finch's are making quite a specially of smart outing and middy blouses al popular prices. Some very nice waisls in pique and bedford arc shown, and another style, a combination of voile and ratine is something new. smart and inexpensive. Quite one of lhe besl offers I have seen in town are the marquisette waists til $1.25. They have a one-piece sleeve with french seaming, and arc finished with frills and coloured buttons, giving quite a dressy appearance. A KNOCKOUT JI'ST nuirried sal in his corner of lhc ring, pulling on his gloves. Ilis ring experience had resulted in ninny victories, hut Ihis was the lirsl lime he was In encounter such a formidable adversary, lie had jusl been married, and he knew lie had lo win, for his happiness depended upon il. In lhe nl her corner of lhc ring, Ilis opponent, Cost of High Living, (lushed wilh many victories, was gazing al the crowd of spectators and counting the house. Confidence showed in his every movement, for he hail always been victorious. A number of Tradesmen were his si nils, while the only iissislanl Jusl Married had was his Wife, and she was inexperienced. At Ihe sound of lhe bell bolh coni- balanls rushes In 11 inter of the ring and squared off, Jusl Married drew lirsl blood by the liaise ill Wages In the nose, bid Cost of High Living upperout wilh a Milliner's Bill Ihal staggered him. They sparred the rest of the round, each watching Hie oilier closely. Al Ihe dose of thc round, each went lo his respective corner. Tlie Tradesmen kneaded the muscles of Cosl of High Living, while lhe Wife murmured words of encouragement to Jusl Married. The second round saw bolh men greatly refreshed. Jusl Married landed a Lnnn from a Rich Relative lo the eye of Cost of High Living, completely closing the optic, and the The Shrine of fashion SPECIAL SALE OF MODEL GOWNS The Result of a Special Purchase LET US TELL YOU how our 1 Uiver was fortunate lo secure these charming creations at a price which enabled us to offer them to Victoria society for a mere trifle of their real value. Hc was in Paris and when making; his rounds of the better shops he dropped into one and while in conversation with one of lhc leading manufacturers, he received a telegram to sacrifice all remaining models at almost half their market value. Ever aiert to such situations our Buyer made an offer to take the entire lot of these model dresses, 150 in all, designed by Tlecr, Drecoll, Maynard, Can'iilc, Poiret, Poquin, and many other clever artists. Read over the list of reduced, prices:— SALE PRICES hi -J •1 >'"i!7. <<' Regular $215.00 for. .$165.00 Regular 165.00 for. • 95-°° Regular 125.00 for. . 85.00 Regular 100.00 for. . 60.00 Regular 75.00 for. ■ -15-00 Regular 50.00 for. • 35'°° Regular 40.00 for. . 20.00 A SPLENDID COLOR RANGE FINCH and FINCH 717-719 YATICS STREET PHONE 1404 Sale This Week A cable from Switzerland instructs us to reduce our stock. Reductions will range from TWENTY-FIVE TO FIFTY PERCENT and nothing will be excepted. This will prove a wonderful opportunity to secure dainty and exclusive Summer Dresses, Blouses, Lingerie and Piece Lace at half their price. SWISS EflBROlDERY STORE BELMONT HOUSE FACING EMPRESS HOTEL For $3.00 you can obtain an Electric Iron guaranteed for ten years. Phone or drop us a card. We make prompt delivery. B. C ELECTRIC THE QUAKER GIRL TEA ROOMS Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Breakfasts, Luncheons, Teas.| Chops and Steaks a specialty. 1106 Douglas St., near Victoria] Theatre The LADIES' EDUCATIONAL, DOMESTIC & BUSINESS j AGENCY 426 Sayward Bldg., Victoria Phone 2486 The Premier School of Cookery! Miss Leach, Fox School oi| Cookery, Brighton, Eng. High-Class Everyday Cookery—I 1641 FELL ST., Oak Bay AveJ PHONE 2137R NEW METHOD LAUNDRY| Limited "Quality Launderers" 1015-1017 North Park Streel Phone 2300 A Welcome Awaits You at THE OLD COUNTRY TEA HOUSE, Oadboro Bay Tea Gardens It is well worth the 10 minutes | walk from the Uplands Oar Terminal Light Lunches and Teas MRS. R. H. BARKER Electrolysis, Chiropody and Facial Treatment Highest Testimonials. 912 Fort St. Phone R473&! PROFESSIONAL MISS EVA HARTI Exhibitioner R.C.M., and Solois of London SINGING AND VOICE PRODUCTION Phone 4007L (Tuesday, FridaJ Studio: 610 Oswego St- OSOAR GOLDSOHMIDT, (Late Conductor Boyal Oper. Gaiael, Germany) Voice Culture, Pianoforte, Tlieor; Studio, 745 Yatee street Phonei 3604 and 1307I. MR. JAMES TRETHEWAYl A. G. S. M. SOLO-VIOLINIST AND TEACHER Dunsmuir Rooms, Fort Street) Phone 46370 R. THOS. STEELE (Late of New York) Voice Specialist nml Master ol Artistic Singing, bused upof scientifically ascertained facts 450 Quebec Street .Send Postcard fur Circular. Light and Power Department Phc 123 Voice Culture and Singing ALBERT GERMAN, Late of Royal Carl Rosa Open Company, 1415 FORT STREET Mr. H. G. E. POCOCS Associate of the Koyal Colleg of Music, London, Eng, PIANOFORTE AND SINGINl Studio: 1526 Beach Drive Phone 3201 Rl (Alight from Oar at the Bend JOSEPH HINTON MUSIC SCHOOL Singing, Organ and Pianofort Lessons 1116 Fort Cor, Cook and For Saturday, May 30, 19i4 THE LADIES' REVIEW Page Five Sir Richard and Lady McBride and Iparty, Mrs. Rattenbury mul party and JMrs. Simon Leiser and party were liinlircd among the audience at IChauncey Olcott's performance of r'Shnininen Dim" at tho Royal Vic- |toria on Friday last, n': Mrs. Rattenbury, "techiiieel," entertained a Dumber of firends at dinner during' tlle week. Among the many Victorians regis- lered ns week-end guests ill the new Jietel nt "Brentwood"! were Mr. and |Mrs. Dennis Cux and family, Colonel 3nrrie, of the 50th Gordon Highland- Mrs. Currie, Jliss Currie and (Miss J?. Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Eliot, Mrs. Walter Langley, Mr. Hor- liin. Mr. and Mrs. McLaren, Air. War- liurlon Pike, Mr. nnd Mrs. Bert White, fir. R. B. Mackenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Hinton, Hon. ,T. A. Mara and party. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Skene, Vaneou- ler, with their family and nurse, were f'eek-enil guests at tiie Empress. -Mrs. Henry Langton and her little Inughtcrs left, on Thursday for Sol line, where they will make a stay of I couple of weeks. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Dnvis, Vancouver, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. l'luiiinierJ'ell, Pemberton Road, for a Jaw days, and wilh their parly 1110- |)i*ed to Alberni on Tuesday. Ai I Mrs. 11. 1). Hume and the Misses Innic entertained a few friends on luesiliiy evening at their pretty home, 1 The Chimneys," Michigan Street, Ii honour of their house guesls, Miss lackett and Miss B. Brydonc-Jnck, of laneouver. Ai I Mr. and Mi's. P. de Noe Walker pole a motor trip tn Nanaimo, Al- irni and Sproat Lake lasl week, reaming to town on Monday. Ai Miss A. Corbett, of Vancouver, who making a lengthened visit to Vic- liria, has removed from Menzies llreet to 41") Parry Street, James lay. rK | Mrs. Robert Gibson left on Tuesdny n visit of several weeks with her Ittor and friends at Fori MeLeod Id Edmonton. liMiss Bowron spent a few days last ; at Sol Due. Illiss Pethick, of London, England, 111 give a lecture in the Empress ptel bnllroom on Tuesday, June 2nd, 8.15 p.m. Her subject will be Vomcn as Law-makers and Lnw- ikers.'' Many prominent people have signi fied their intention of being present. Tickets may be obtained at Hibben's, or at the dour. The admission charge will be 25 cents to defray the cost of the room. Miss Pethick is an able speaker, a lady of much personal charm, und fully qualified to throw much light on one of the most burning questions of the day. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mnddock spent the week-end in Senile. Mr. Stanley Wheatley and her daughter were hostesses at a jolly liltle flannel dunce un Friday evening. Miss Joyce Morkill, uf Vernon, is visiting friends in Victoria fur a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Pellimn nre visitors from Prince George. Ai The Victoria Symphony Orchestra will give a concert on Monday evening, June 1st, in the nld First Baptist Church. The Roynl Victoria Yacht Club are giving the first flannel dance of their season to-night at the club house, Cnd- bcro Bay. Tickets may be obtained from the house committee, or from the secretray, Mr. D'O. Rochfort. Mrs. Roger Wilby is the guest of Mrs. James Harvey, Knapp Island. The Arion Club gave a concert last Tuesday evening nl the new High School. BEAUTIFUL JUNE BRIDES. J ONE, the month of roses and brides, is almost here. The London season is proving more brilliant than ever this year, and fashionable weddings nre being arranged galore. Au old superstition has marked May as au unlucky month in which .to undertake matrimony, nud this accounts possibly for the popularity of June fur those who approach the altar of Hymen. Chousing wedding presents is considered by some people lo be nn ordeal, and so perhaps it is, if you do not know what you want or where to get it. Weiler Bros, uf Victoria have considered the problem for their customers, and consequently you ean wander through their beautiful store ul leisure nnd view every conceivable article nt every price, mnking your shopping n delight. Never bnve I seen n more complete stuck so charmingly arranged as Weiler's have on view this season. A walk through llieir spacious premises on every floor is an education and a revelation, nnd the few things 1 have singled out for mention represent but little of the immense stock of furnishings, china, cut glass, silverware, etc., for which tliis house is so well known. Quite a useful, nnd possibly unusual present would be a chest fur linen, furs, books or other articles. Very handsome were lhe linen chests of red cedar which may be seen nt Weiler Bros. They are studded with brass, THIS IS THE The Only Electric Suction SWEEPER that will pick up LINT, HAIR AND RAVELLINGS Because It Has A Revolving Brush It also cleans more thoroughly than the Largest VACUUM CLEANERS Weight 9 1-2 pounds Price $38.00 IAMESON and ROLFE "2\,^T Just buck of the Hinton Electric Company and make quite n handsome as well ns serviceable piece of furniture. Several attractive pieces iu reed furniture are likely lu find favour. They are splendid for one's summer bungalow, ur [or use in the garden, or on Hie verandah, especially the tea-wagon which has n bevelled glass top. AVhile on the subject of tables, there is n wide selection uf mahogany tables of every size nnd design, while if something very unique is sought, the consul tables of lhe French period, brilliant with gilt aud mirror, nre wonderfully dainty, und ure jusl the thing fur milady's boudoir. Among several exquisite pieces wns a secretaire of solid mahogany, Inind-innde, nud of n per- I'eel finish, very reasonably priced at $17."!. Very attractive, also, was a curio table nf mahogany, having carved legs, nnd a bevelled glass top. There should be but little difficulty iu selecting n suitable present from a wide choice of lovely articles in cut glnss, or iu llie famous Elkington plate. A useful silver entre dish has a cover with a removable handle su Ihnl it enn also be used as a dish if desired. There nre also several pretty little silver vegetable dishes for a family of two, which are nent and suitable fur mnny occasions. Every dainty woman loves a pretty dining table, with gnnd linen, which, by the way, will always be an acceptable present; nud then, of course, there nre such things ns n lovely centre bowl, silver bun bonieres, a Wedgwood salad bowl, and last, but not least, good cutlery. A very nice present would bo one of the silver chests nf which Weiler Bros, have a very tasteful assortment, and they are not very expensive. Brides who nre known to have artistic tendencies nre sure to be pleased with the marble or bronze statuettes which are shown in the cut glnss room. One of the loveliest table lamps imaginable was in marble, winged cherubs holding the lamp, a fitting and dainty table accessory which would delight any bride. Every one knows the charms of cut glass, and Weiler Bros, have every conceivable piece of glass ware from the finest example down lo a little dish whieh only costs $1.50, so that every purse may be suited. As everyone cannot buy expensive gifts, there is an endless variety nf bric-a-brac, blue jasper wedgwood, black balsalt ware in charming colorings and designs from the lowest prices. The blnck basall is quite uncommon looking, nnd some of the pieces are extremely pretty. One of lhe dressing tnbles 1 took a fancy to was painted iu French grey witli Dresden chinn under a glass top, and such a table with silver dressing appointments and n trayand jar of black Dasalt ware would look distinctive enough to delight most .women. The touch of blnek which is so fashionable in dress al the present moment is being extended Iu house furnishings, and who clues nut appreciate the beauty and advantages of a black carpet, and blnek satin covered cushions? Returning lu lhe subject of reed furniture, so suitable for the summer bungalow or lhe verandah, t saw several tea-sets in plain blues and greens which were obviously designed l'or such use. t urn quite sure they would be n welcome bridal gift. I suppose il is harder lo find n suii- uble personal gift for lhe bridegroom than l'or lhe bride, bul Wei- tor's have sujne very good-looking brass ware iu such suitable articles as inkstands, nsh trays and innlch- liolders which mny solve llie problem. I should also like to mention llinl as several locnl suffragettes linve astonished the town by getting married, and several more may follow suit, I saw n quaint piei I' bric- a-brac showing a lndy bearing n placard, " Votes l'or Women." Lanchester cars for hire, $3.00 per hour. Long country trips my specialty. Special rates for week-end fishing parties. R. Walter Ure. Phone Cars for Hire, $3.00 per Hour. R. Walter Ure, Phone 3369R. Quite Hie mosl interesting social event of the coming week will be lhe tableaux, ur "Festival of Arl." under the auspices nf the Islnnd Arts Club. Many beautiful pictures hnve been arranged, and Victoria's loveliest society women will be seen in the masterpieces of fnniniis artists. The Misses Diinsmuir have arranged "The Mirror of Venus," in which several beautiful girls are seen gazing at their reflections in a pool. Very attractive will be lhe Kuinney's ami Gainsborough's, the ttnlian groups nnd llie quaint figures of the Dutch nml Enrly Victorian schools, Besides lhc pictures, several charming ballets nnd dances will be given. The performance takes place mi Friday evening, June "illi. ul llie Hoynl Victoria Thentre. Mnny friends will regrel llie death ul' the'late Mr. William B. Chnrles, chief clerk uf llie Registry Office nt Kamloops. His mother, Mrs. Chnrles, is a resident of Victoria, and Mrs. Eberts nnd Mrs. Worficld (New Westminster) nre sisters. Dainty and pretty gifts, bouquets of Sweet Peas, boxes of chocolates and nother novelties, can be obtained from the small flower and candy store in the Hibben-Bone Building, This store has just been taken over by The Conservatories, Royal Oak. Besides Sweet Peas and cut flowers, a fresh supply of Stevenson's best Homade Chocolates and Candies will be received from the kitchens three times weekly. Special orders for dinner parties, bouquets, etc., booked in advance. Oity phone, 707. MORE AND MORE Terry- SGiWions Are being filled every day because the quality is the B E S T and the price lower. Ask your Doctor. TERRY'S Drug Stores Pandona and Douglas Fort, near Douglas Green Room Cafe and Tea Rooms Coolest Spot in Town MUSIC 12-2 4—6 10—12 Business Men's Lunch, 35c. Afternoon Teas, 26c. After theatre suppers a la carte. Campbell Block Cor. Fort and Douglas Ladies please note. 626 Yates Street Photographic Artist Campers' Candies You have to be very carefuf what candies you take to the camp. They must not melt or get sticky, above all they must KEEP. Stevens' Almond Crisp—plain or chocolate—is the very thing I Come in and try it. (ROCOLATBS ^4d (gNDIEiS Head Store: 1027 Cook Street Branches: 111 Douglas Street, 1530 Fort Street, 1122 Government St., 725 Yates St, JORDAN BOOK & ART STUDIO Helpful Booklets, Mottoes and Cards, C. S. Quarterly Covers and Markers Phone 180. 404 Campbell Bldg-. Victoria, B.C. Trouseaux Lingerie Hand Embroidery Children's Clothes MRS. WEIR, 855 Vancouver St. Phone 5128L Madame WATTS MODISTE and CORSETIERE B. G. Pun It SUITES 401-104 (One Block North of Yates) AFTERNOON GOWN of navy crepe de chine, with grey floral design. The short hip tunic of coffee colour silk- let lace is finished with a wine shot taffetta girdle. Wm. Stewart Men's and Ladies' Tailor Suite A, Campbell Building, Douglas and Fort Street! The Clarence French, Dry and Steam Cleaners Fancy Silk Gowns Ladies' Work a Specialty Alterations nnd Repairing. All work guaranteed. We call nnd deliver. Phone 2907 Offices: 704 and 1006 Yates St., and 1875 Oak Bay Ave. EMPRESS HOTEL Hairdressing Parlors Shampooing SOc and 75c Hairdressing' 50c Marcel Waving. 75c and 81.00 Face MaBsage 31.00 Scalp MasHage OOo and 75c Combings made up, Gentlemen's Toupees, Etc. HAIR GOODS MADE TO ORDER Guaranteed Ferfoct WATER WAVING CHAS. 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Smith Catsup, regular 25c per bottle, 3 for 60 Quaker Oats and Corn Flakes 08 Our Pure Extracts have Just arrived, per bottle...25c to 1.00 Other lines, per bottle.. .9c to .76 Pure New Zealand Honey, per 2-lb. tin 46 ^-lb. tins Custard Powder.. .10 Pure English Jam, 6-lb. tin.. .50 Jam or Marmalade, In 1-lb. tins or glass..... 12 Individual Jam, etc 04 English Biscuits, all varieties, per %-lb. pkt 12 Or, by the tin, per pkt 10 Pork and Beans, per tin 06 2-1 Blacking, 2 for 15 Bobby Blue, per pkt 05 Skidoo Hand-Cleanser, per tin .08 Castile, large bar 20 Oatmeal Soap, 9 for 25 Pineapple, 1 %-lb. tins 12 Pineapple, 1-lb. tins 08 Pineapple, Hawaiian, 1-lb. tin .12 Another carload of B.C. Milk Just arrived. Our price, per tin 10 The above list are a few only of the many very special lines we are offering you, and will be pleased to show you other lines when you call. John A. Blair Cut-Rate Grocer Phon* 6405 Donglai and KUlildt Phone 1496 646 ran Stmt WHOLESALE AUS BBTAIL 841 FORT STREET VICTORIA LADIES' BAKERY Fresh Home-made Cakes, Pastry and Bread Spirella Corset A type for every figure SPIRELLA BONING retains its shape permanently, allows utmost freedom of motion; gives supreme satisfaction, perfect comfort BELTS Bust Improvers, etc.; Surgical Appliances. Appointments at your own home. MRS. BENNET, Victoria Manager 106 Campbell Bldg. Phone 4466 JACOH AARONSON PAWNBROKER Business Strictly Confidential Private Office: 572 Johnson St. Phone 1747 If You Require Rich, Sweet CREAM Delivered to Your House PHONE 4923 In Scaled Bottles, 15, 20 and 40 Cents per Bottle. Pasteurizod Milk—As Recommended hy Physician NORTH PARK DAIRY 925 North Park Street Page Six THE WEEK Saturday, May 30,191 Qr»r»ia1 "MpWC Florence Isabel Riehdale, youngest thnl the two cent, piece would soon reported this vulgar word to enter OUlld.1 Xll CWS daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. F. become the most popular coin of all their house again. There nre fathers Riehdale, to Mr. J, H. Trace, also of wcre it once introduced as the penny ami mothers who would not permit Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Langley have this city. The ceremony will be per- is in' most parts of Britain. their sons nnd daughters to use the been cruising with a party among tlie formed by the Rev. J. B. Wnrnicker. Our people must have it that the word. The very fact that a news- Islands. ■£ decimal system is much superior to paper printed tlie word would be a * Mr. R. (i. Monteith spent a few that in use in the Old Country chiefly, justification of its use. Newspapers Mrs. George McCurdy has left on a days in Nanaimo, B. C, during the it seems, because of the fact that are very careful about the suscepti- fortnight's visit to friends in Van- week. groups of tens are more easily enuin- bilities of their renders. They ban couver. -\i ernted than are groups of twelves, coarse words. It is very curious to *■ The Hon. Price Ellison, Minister of Hut, as Herbert Spencer and others find the Press more squeamish than Mrs. W. K. Morris, from Vancouver, Agriculture, has returned from a trip have pointed out, this is its sole ad- the stage; for the shock of hearing B. C, is tlie guest of tier mother, Mrs. to Vernon, B. C, where lie lias becn vantage nnd is vastly outweighed by the word uttered in public is greater Berkeley Good, Lampson Street. paying a visit to the militia camp. Hie fact of the much greater divisi- than the shock of seeing it in print. Ai Ai bilily of the twelve nnd tlie sixteen. Mr. Shaw is not Hie tirst to use tlie Miss Pegg, Miss McDermott, Mrs. The Rev. W. E. Christmas, from Vou can divide your shilling by two, word for shock tactics. Mnny yenrs Maurice Cane and Miss Lawson were Duncan, B. C, wcre in town during three, four and six, but you can only ago Ihe late Mr. Arnold Foster, on among a party who motored up to the holidays and while here stayed ill divide your ten by two nnd Ave. llie floor of tlie House of Commons, Koksilah for tlie tennis on Monday thc James Bay Hotel. Further, it is more in accordance with called the Irish members "b y afternoon last. '& our measures and weights than our rebels," and be defended his use of Ai The Misses Bngshuwc spent the decimal system is. Some people hope the word by pleading Ihnt he em- Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Jack Case, holidays at their summer residence nt to decimalise these. They need im- ployed it not in its vulgar sense, but from Thetis Island, were guests in Sliawnigan Lake. proving, but to decimalize tbeni would in the dictionary sense of blood- town for the holidays. Ai ' not improve them. They are better stained, sanguinary, and so forth. Ai The Misses Mncdowall, Pemberton as they are. I go into my draper's * Mr. Fraser Forrest, from Cowicban Rond, entertained a number of young and I can procure a yard, half a The joke, like many Shavian jokes, Station, spent the holidays in Vie- people at a very jolly picnic on Mon- yard, a quarter, an eighth or a six- is very thin. It was linrdly worth toria, the guest of his parents. day afternoon last. teenth. My grocer or druggist will the offence against good taste, for it Ai $ give me a pound, half a pound, a was a purely first-night joke. No Among tbe numerous people who On Friday of last week the Law quarter, two ounces or an ounce, sny, critic appears to have pointed out attended the Victoria Regatta at the Students' Society of Victoria gave of tea, aud in the Old Country the this artistic blunder. Tbe first-night Gorge were noticod: Mr. and Mrs. their first annual banquet nt the Em- coinage is adaptable for this. Tlie audience got its thrill, but no other Jack O'Reilly and party, Mr. aud press Hotel and covers were laid for 1™ cannot be divided in this eon- audience can get nny thrill out of the Mrs. A. S. Barton and Mr. and Mrs. some fjfu, persons. The guests of venient manner, neither can the bun- expletive. Playgoers will go to hear Harvey and party, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. bonor were the Hon. W. J. Bowser, dred. Our butter or ten mny be three Mrs. Put. speaking the unprintable Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Thorn- Attorney-General' Hon. Mr. Justice pounds for a dollar, but the poor word, but the element of surprise as, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Rothwell, Mr. Galliher; His Honour Judge Lamp- fellow just wants a pound, so he must will be absent; and ns the element of and Mrs. Henry Croft, Mr. nnd Mrs. man. }_]__,_ -\y, c. Moresby, represent- Pav 34 cenls> halt a pound will cost surprise is the essence of the prnc- Charles Wilson and their two little jng the Benchers of the Law Society; '"m ^ cents> tt quarter 9 cents. So tical joke (dnyed by Mr. Shaw upon sons, Miss Isabel Monteith, Mr. T. jjjj.. j\ j. Stacpoole, K.C., represent- tue P001' purchaser stands to lose Ibe first-night audience, the practical Hodder, Mr. A. D. Muskett and party jng t)ie Bar and Mr. A. W. Milligan, nearly every time. juke will not and cannot come off including Miss N. .ewcombe, Miss representing the Junior Bar. But if we cannot have the shilling ngain. Mr. Shaw has. in deference Milligan, the Misses Monteith, Mr. After dinner sonic excellent an^ t,ie Pomiv> we might at any rate to public opinion, omitted the second Bowen, Mr. Columbine and Mr. J. speeches were heard from thc above- lmv0 ll 'bronze coin near the equiva- use of the word by nnother character Dewar, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baxter named gentlemen in response to the lent oi tlie penny, a two cent bronze in the play. If ho wants to play nn- and party, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Innis various "toasts, all of which were pro- P'cce' m& "lis J saX would be a other practical joke on his audiences, and party, Mr. and Mrs. Chnrles In- pose,i ;„ the Jmppiest vein by Mr. C, nis nnd party, Miss Shiela Dumble- O'Hnllornn, the President of the So- ton, Miss Sybil Street, Mr. II. E. e;et,y; Mr. W. Berkeley Monteith re- Newton aud party, Mr. J. Case and sponded for tbe Ladies, and Mr. C. G. Mr. Lawrence. Beeston, in a most felicitous speech, "' replied to the toast of the Lnw Stu- After a two yenrs' visit in Englnnd dents' Society. and other European countries, the , Misses Violet mid Peri Warren, of Rockland Avenue, have returned to their home here. benefit to all concerned. G. W. he ought to omit the word altogether. He ought lo forbid Mrs. Pat to speak the word nt nil. SEYMOUR NARROWS BRIDGE He might tench her to pause after the "not," and while the audience waits breathlessly for the unprintable word, he might persuade Sir Herbert Correspondence Among Vancouver visitors to the city during the holidays were: Mrs. McArthur, Mr. A. McArthur, Mrs. Jameson and Miss Jameson, L. F. Young, H. Sims, L. Hamilton, E. A. McLean, II. B. Coleman, R, Smith, A. Ross, D. Kcmj), R. Milton, S. Storm, 1. 11. Lee nnd E. Emmelon. .Mr. and Mrs. Gordon are nmong the guests ot the James Bay Hotel from Vnncouver. Mr. William Ward was in town during the week from Vancouver, B. C. The Week accepts no responsibility for tho views expressed by its correspondents. Communications will be inserted whether signed by tbe real name of the writer or a nom de plume, but the writer's namo and address must bo given to the Editor as an evidence of bona fides, ln no case will it bo divulged without consent. A CORRECTION. The Editor, The Week, 625 Courtney Slreet, City: Dear Sir.—Permit mc to call your follows attention to an error which occurred in the item under the heading "Baseball and Pubilicty" on thc front page of your issue of May 23rd. Victoria, B.C., May 20th, 1914. The Editor of the Week. Dear Sir:—I have before me the Tree to allow thc trombone in tbe or- Admirnlty charts of the lands and chestra to blow a blast before the waters from Wnddington Harbour, nt "likely." This is an old singe trick, the head of Bute Inlet, thence across There wns once n song witll the re- Valdes Islnnd nnd Seymour Narrows frain, "Tho little British Army goes to Vancouver Island, a distance of a d d long way." The word approximately one hundred and eight "d d" was not sung. It wns miles. A map of British Columbia drummed. The big drum nt the criti- shows existing railroads and lines un- cal moment wns thumped violent ly der construction, and the question and the cymbals were clashed velie- presents itself, Why do Victorians mently. I nm sure this dodge would think that the bridging of Seymour nrovoke ns much of tlmt laughter Narrows would make their city a which Mr. Shaw prclenls to detest ns terminus? ■ the actual utterance of the unprinl- On studying the geographical posi- able word, tion, the deductions arrived at are ns * The real joke in Pygmalion is not The cost would he enormous; it the unprintable word. It is the fact would tnke at least five bridges to Aft Mr Shaw has plagiarised tlie span the waters between tbe south whole character of Eliza Doolittle notorious divine by. printing the word with a dash after the great big D. Two or three years ago Lord Milner made himself notorious by saying in a political speech, "Damn the consequences." I notice that in "Dodo the Second" Mr. Benson uses the word "damned" very freely. Mr. Shaw is only imitating these distinguished persons when he puts a still coarser word into the mouth of an actress. Well, it is a shoddy form of wit, nnd we need not be surprised if it should become the fashion in private conversation as well as on the platform, in the pulpit, nnd on the singe. Ai There are many expletives nnd swear words which can be pressed into tlie service of the seeker after advertisement. Mr. George Moore must be astonished at his own moderation, although in "Vale" he uses a word which 1 have not seen in print much Inter than Swift. It also commences with the letter B. So Mr. Shaw is not the only man of letters who hns a B in his bonnet. 1 hope the letter A will be severely left alone by our novelists nnd dramatists, not to mention C, D, E, F, etc. The alphabet ought not to be converted to base uses. Something might be preserved for the benefit of children in the kindergarten. Ai No critic has pointed out that Mr. Shaw has coarsened the beautiful Greek fable and turned Pygmalion into a Pigmalion. If his example be followed we may expect a plague of plays peppered with strange oaths. It would be easy to write a piny in which tlie heroine would change Her bad language every night. Thus each audience would bc sure of a fresh shock. The only difficulty is thnt tlie supply of bad words might run short. I feat' the Recording Angel ns he wrote down Mr. Shaw's bad word did not drop a tear on it, but I am sure that the Accusing Spirit blushed alliterntively as lie gave it in—London Opinion. 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Phone 1534. „. from Smollett's "Peregrine Pickle.1 Vou mention that the American Ex- end of Bute Inlet and Vancouver ,.;,;, m„t„,i n,. nlnrinv Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duker, from press Company is circulating pamph- Island, and this is only pnrt of the A Geimnn cntic spotted the plagiai Vancouver, have been spending a few Ids'by the million, which states on cost of such an undertaking, ns thc ism when the play was pioaiiceci 111 days in this city. its front page that its local agent is bridge crossing would be of no value Berlin, but not n single English critic * The Royal Bank of Canada, Victoria. without railroad construction along Phoned it- ^°» will find Eliza 111 Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Whyte, of Vancouver, B.C. The facts in con- But„ ,„,,,, ,n Waddington Harbour chapter Sr. Peregrine meets 0 beg- "The Versatiles," have returned to Victoria to commence their season at THORPE'S old L... D GINGER BEER smack ot its ov.n ncction with this matter arc as fol- -M oontimlonB stroteli of rock gar-woman and her daughter. The lows; „ ,.,',,, ■ work), thence on oust to Yollowl.end gW is "about tbe age of sixteen. A small supply of pamphlets was ,s- p^ ^ ^ Jmm ^^ ^ .^ Ehzn is seventeen. Peregrine pur- chases the wench from her mother and Stadacona Park. They are staying at sue(j by the American Express Com- , , ,, VT ,, ( the James Bay Hotel. pany {or „. at our Victoria West tionof theQ. **•******£ (lil,cts hor to be Cleaned and clothed * branch, which had the notation on the from tele Juiine uache east ml branch, which had tlie notation on tne J-'vum o-^o »".«■ ^a^ w.™ .... , „„„„„,. 11 m;_„ ;c -i.,, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cutler are stay- front "Thc Royal Bank of Canada, shall have two lines in competition j" « decent name l.l.za is a is ing at the Empress Hotel visitors Victoria West, Vancouver, B. C." '" ; ;,„.. 11 1 1 l,„li ,,f iho ".'leaned and clothed. leieitiine from Fort George. The running into thc wheat belt of the error in printing was noticed by the Dominion with western termini at bad observed that the only essential manager of the branch mentioned, but prince R„pDrt and Vancouver. difference between the upper and the ,",...„.,. , not before two of thc pamphlets had Supposing a new line should move lower classes is "the form of an edu- An engagement of interest wh cl, hem takm hm y, office_ The re. PP * ^ ^.^ „„,;„„ whioh ,he meanest onpnolty en„ has been announced recently 111 Van- maining pamphlets were immediately , g N to Vancouver acquire without much study or apph- couver is that of Miss Ida May Irvine, cnangc(| lhc w0rd "Vancouver" being f , •' ... . , , , , .. . yi cation." He resolves to turn the girl daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs. James deleted. M'""1, • '■'•- >'■ ■■■••■'■ Irvine, Pacific Street, Vancouver, B. Wc think that your item does this C, and Mr. William Dean, of Van- bank a great injustice, besides being -»•■■- -"™r """,'4 have"to"teavei swearing." But, after some tuition, couver, B. C. The marriage has been erroneous in attributing he pamphlet a vessel which would nave to ciavei s , arranged to tnke nlace on June 16th as emanating from the Victoria office that one hundred miles north again, no presents net at lauie Being a arranged to take place on June tow. _f ___t n___B d__(_ ^ r___<|_ reasonable for void of the muuvnise honte ns any toria (a terminus), a distance of into a young lady. His greatest oh some hundred miles, for loading on si ado is "nn inveterate habit ot of Thc Royal Bank of Canada. ..,...,. , , Vou arc possibly aware that this freight landed across Seymour Nar- duchess in the land she is accepted Among last week s social events ))a|lk haj g Rra, mgny morc branches rows to proceed to a port on the west as "a sprightly young lndy. Ihe was a very jolly flannel dance given ;„ „,.;lis|, Columbia than any other _,______t 0f Vancouver Islnnd, more di- cream of the plagiarism is that Pere- in the Connaught Hall, View Street, financial institution, and with the ex- lm^. ;n ]jne witn ||1C Orient, siich grine's wench shocks her new inti- under the management of Mrs. George ccption of the Canadian Pacific Rail- gs jyjjeraj Muchalat Arm, Nootkn males by using the same word as Simpson. Dancing took place nbout 0 way, is the largest tax-payer in this g() . M Quatgln0) wnich points Eliza uses 1 o'clock and continued on till a late province (o , j of YMm,[a * hour. Miss Thain's orchestra sup- In justice 0 11 Royal Bank of 1 "One evening, being nli„,l „n ev.ollont nrno-rimmn nf „„„ie Canada and the writer, who naturally t aM°e Willi tlie im to 01 n at cards with plied an excellent programme of music and altogether the whole affair ic , , • ,, • ' w<.r>l- when tie Mtgmwfq that we build a certain lady whom she detected ill *, lakes a great interest in the province 11 eok wnen lie suggesis 10.u ui 00101 of British Columbia, we would ask up what you to kindly give the facts of this exerting a visionary proved to be a huge success. Some of those present were Mrs. Charles mgUer the samc p„biicitv as you did about other things. what we already have, instead of tbe very act of unfair conveyance, she Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. F. Sehl, the Misses Dumbleton, Miss Elworthy, Miss Terry, Miss Sweeney, Miss Redding, Miss Bowron, Miss Newcombe, Miss Monteith, Miss B. Monteith, Miss T. Monteith, Miss Simpson, and the Messrs. Frank Finlay, Charles Brown, D. C. Frame, Terry, John Walker, T. Calvert, Myerstein, R. Matthews, E. your item in last week's issue. Yours truly, J. A. TAYLOR, Manager. VERITAS VINCIT. OUR COINAGE Victorin, B.C., May 18th, 1914. Matthews, J. Dewar, J. Mason, J. To the Editor of The Week. Cambie, D. Martin, F. Pauline, D. C. imagination taxed her roundly wilh the fraud, and brought upon herself such a torrent of sarcastic reproof as overbore nil her mixims of caution, and burst open thc floodgates of her own natural repartee, twanged off with the appellation of b ." There never TV TR. GEORGE B SHAW has was a clearer case of plagiarism. Not Not Likely. put nn unprintable word into only is the character of Eliza and the mouth of Mrs. Put, and I suppose the attempt to turn her into a lady nil our playwrights will follow his taken from Smollett, but the unprint- exnmple. The word which is spoken nble word itself is taken from him. Dear Sir:—You nre to be eongratu- every night on the stage of His Ma- Really, Mr. Shaw ought to have found Grant, Nesbitt, Aubrey Kent nnd lnted on the part that you have taken jesty's Thentre is a word which the nu unprintable word of his own. I many others. in the agitation to get the coinage of newspapers unanimously refused to mny add that in my edition of "Pere- ^ Cnnndn into full use in our city, for print. Some of them went so far ns grino Pickle" the word is not printed The Queen Alexandra Hive, No. 11, your efforts seem now nbout to be to print the first letter of it followed in full. It npjienrs as "b——." Ladies of the Maccabees, have ar- crowned with success, as several of by a dash. The letter was the second Ar ranged to hold a moonlight excursion our leading stores have at lasl; adopt- one of the alphabet. Others declined I suppose we shall now have an epi- 011 June 4th. The Princess Royal has ed your suggestion. to sully their pages with a great big demic of low words on the stage. The been chartered for tho occasion, and Might I be allowed to suggest, as B. It is rather droll to contrast thc Albnmbra has promptly christened its will go round tbe Gulf Islands. The a further benefit to thc community, fastidiousness of the newspapers new revue Not Likely, and I have no excursion will start at 8 p.m. and re- that our authorities be called upon with the downrightness of the stnge. doubt that the. infection will spread. turn at 11 p.m. An orchestra will be to issue a two cent piece as being a AVhat is the explanation? It js a cheap way to tickle the ears in attendance. more useful one than the cent piece * of the groundlings. Dr. Parker, that HS is. Thc cent piece is too small to Well, let me hazard a guess. Thc highly theatrical pulpiteer, onee se- The marriage has been arranged to make a separate purchase with, and newspapers do not wish to offend eyes cured brief notoriety by crying in the tnke plnce on Monday evening, June there is too much disparity between polite. There nre many readers who City Temple, "God damn the Snl- lst, at 2721 Quadra Street, of Miss it and the five cent piece. I think would never allow a newspaper which tan." Some newspapers rebuked the CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE Is hereby given that a reserve covering certain lands situated In the vicinity of Kennedy Lalte, Clayo- quot District, notice of which appeared in the B.O. Gazette on the 23rd of May, 1912, ls cancelled, and the following parcels of land will be open for entry by pre-emption on Monday, the 15th day of June, 1914, at the hour of 9 a.m. ln the forenoon: Lots 1391, 1392, 1:1113. 1394, S.E. quarter 1396, S.W. quarter 1396, N.W. quarter 1396, N.13. quarter 1396, S.E. quarter 1390, S.W. quarter 1390, N.W. quarter 1390. N.E. quarter 1396, 1397, S.E. quarter 1401, S.W. quarter 1401, N.W. quarter 1401, N.E. quarter 1401, S.E. quarter 1406, S.W. quarter 1406, N.W. quarter 1406, N.E. quarter 1406, S.E. quarter 1400, S.W. quarter 1400, N.W. quorter 1400, N.E. quarter 1406, S.E. quarter 1407, S.W. quarter 1407, N.W. quarter 1407, N.E. quarter 1407, S. half 1408, N. half 1408, S. half 1409, N. half 1409, S.E. quarter 1410 S.W. quarter 1410, N.W. quarter 1410, N.E. quarter 1410, S.E. quarter 1411, S.W. quarter 1411, N.W. nuarter 1411, N.E. quarter 1411, S.E. quarter 1412. S.W. quarter 1412, N.W. quarter 1412, N.E. quarter 1412, S.E. quarter 1413, S.W. quarter 1413, S.W. quarter 1413. N.W. quarter 1413, N.E. quarter 1413. S.E. quarter 1414, S.W. quarter 1414, N. W. quarter 1414, N.E. quarter 1414: S quarter 1416, S.W. quarter 1416, N.W. quarter, 1416, N.E. quarter 1416, S.E. quarter 1410, W. half 1416, N.E. quarter 1416, 1417, S.E. quarter 1420, S.W. quarter 1420, N.W. quarter 1420, N.E. quarter 1420, S.E. quarter 1421, S.W. quarter 1421, N.W. quarter 1421, N.E. quarter 1421: S. half 1422, N. half 1422, S.F.. quarter 1423, S.W. quarter 1423, N.W quarter 1423, N.E. quarter 1423. S. half 1424, N. half 1424, S.E. quarter 1426, S.W. quarter 1426, N.W. quarter 1425, N.E. quarter 1426, S.E. quarter 1420, S. W. quarter 1520, N.W. quarter 1526. N.E. quarter 1626, S.E. quarter 1427. S.W. quarter 1427, N.W. quarter 1427, N.E. quarter 1427, S.E. quarter 1496, S. W. quarter 1496, N.W. quarter 1496, N. E. quarter 1496, S. half 1497, N. half 1497, E. half 1498, W. half 1498. E. half 1499, W. half 1499, S. half 1500, N. half 1600, S. half 1501, N. half 1601, S. half 1502, N. half 1602 S.E. quarter 1503, S.W. quarter 1603. N.W. half 1503, N.E. quarter 1603, S.E. quarter 1504, N.W. quarter 1504, N.E. quarter 1504, S. half 1505 and N half 1506. No Pre-emption Record shall be granted for more than forty (40) acres except with respect to lots containing less than sixty (60) acres of land: particulars of which may be obtained at the office of the Government Agent, at Alberni, where all applications for en. try must be made. R. A. RENWICK, , - Deputy Minister of Lands, Lands Department, Victoria, B.C., 8tll April, 1914. ap. 18 jn„e 27 ASK FOR White Lily PURE LEAF LARD For Sale at ALL GROCERS Vancouver-Prince Rupert Meat Market Limited EFFERVESCENT & REFRESHING 25&ACAM ^ THE IDEAL SUMMER BEVERAGE MANUFACTURED BY THC W.A.Jamesorv Coffee Co., VICTORIA, B.C." CMBCOdlftlNCD AT ALL GROCERS] INSIST on the Brewery's Own Bottlin OF Beer and enjoy the finest that the market affords A white bottle guarantees its purity R. P. RITHE1 & Co., Ltd. Distributors London Loan Office TAYLOR BROS., PropB. Licensed Pawnbrokers Money Loaned on Watchei Jewelry, Silverware, Guns, an all Articles of Value. Highes Prices paid for Old Gold and Silver 577 Johnson St., Victoria, B.( Sol Due Water, from the Hear the Olympics, still and sparkling, arrived. Sole Agents, Gisbert N. 1 & Co., Ltd. aturday, May 30, 1914 t ii b \v k b k Page Seven MINING |^ ANADA'S trade during the fiscal yenr ended March 31st, 1914, jinuiinted to $1,112,502,107, an in- ease of -14 millions over the total ie previous year. Domestic im- Birls during' tlie year amounted to ■31,589,858, ns against $355,754,004 pr the previous fiscal year, a gain $75,835,058. Imports declined iring the yenr by $41,803,989, tlie tailor the year being $033,504,179, ngninst $075,428,108 for 1913. firing the last month of the fiscal the imports amounted to $07,- 4,330. au increase of $13,384,107. sports showed ii decrease, the total r the month lining $20,71)1,030, com- red with $34,874,752 for t lie corro- oniling month of the previous fiscal The total I rude for March was '2,887,053, a decrease of $13,201,199. An increase of eight and one-half illions is shown in lhe exports of meslic animals and their produce, e total under tliis head being l'or o yenr, $53,349,119. Exports of mestie manufacture also increased e gain in this case being 13% mil- ms, on a total of $57,443,452. Ex- rts under the head of agricultural, reused 48 millions, the totals being 1913, $150,145,001, nnd for 1914, 18.220,028. HE profits of the Britannia mine on Howe Sound last year lounted to 44 per cent on the capi- stock. The capacity of the mill s doubled during the year and a flier grade product obtained. The mill in course of construction 1 hnve a capacity of from 1,500 to 100 tons a day, making the total mcity of the plant 2,500 tons a '. It is intended to have the new ut completed nnd in operation by nd of this year. TIM MS, K. D, Vnuhorne and P. Perkins discovered a irry of variegated marble on the ith fork of Kaslo Creek and hare ;nt a good deal of time last stiin- r in developing it. From speei- nts displayed in Kaslo the product capable of talcing a high polish, o black pnrt is of the deepest blnck or and the white is like snow. This material is suitable for making man- tlepieces and other ornamental stock useful in the building art, such as tiling, wainscoting, brncicets, etc. This quarry is about a mile and a half up the south fork road and close to transportation. MINING men are much interested in the outcome of (he negotiations being entered into with the object of securing the Johnson Syndicate, of Hartford, Conn., lo install a 10-ton experimental electric smelling furnace at Trail. The success of the method advocated by lhe Hartford people means much to this section, as a lnrge number of properties carrying complex silvcr-lead-ziiic ores would become of value. There does nol appear lo be any doubl about the Johnson people having made a practical success of a one-Ion electric furnace, hut whether the same principles will work out in a 10-ton fur- unce remains tq he seen. It is stated that on the strength of lhe possibility of lhe carrying out of the electric smelting experiments at Trail, au eastern mining concern hns made an offer to a Nelson man of $75,000 for n property lie owns in the Lardeau and which curries a large proportion of ils mineral values in the shape of zinc. A FEW men have been nt work on the Society Girl mine near Moyie this spring in another endeavor .to locate the ore body which the owners are confident exists there. The property adjoins the St. Eugene mine, owned hy the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Coinpnny. It has for years been operated by working miners and prospectors, who have taken their pay largely in shares of the company, so thnt the enterprise has been much in the nature of a miners' cooperative partnership. About $50,000 has been spent on development, and the value of the ore shipped would probably amount to half thnt much. The stock is held by ninny persons in various parts of the province, and hns been up to ns high ns 40 cents a share.—Phoenix Pioneer. THE Slocnn Star mine at Sandou is looking well and fifty men are at work there, according lo Bruce While, lhe well-known mining engineer, who is operating the Noonday mine nt Sandon. Wink has commenced at the Eureka mine, a force of fifteen men having been engaged. At the Noble Five repairs are being made to the tramway, and the management of the mine has been assumed by T. H. Lincoln, 11. 13., who is the successor lo T. L. .McAllister. Immigration In Canada for the yenr ending March 31st totalled 384.S7S. of Ihis amount British Columbia received 37,572. Great Britain supplied 142,022. A HALF-HOLIDAY. Attention is called to the fact that the City & Suburban Supply Co., of 000 Trounce Avenue, purveyors of select provisions and poultry, announce their intention of closing every Wednesday at 1 p.m., thereby ensuring their employees a weekly half-holiday throughout the season. WHERE ARE YOU GOING? RETURNING recently to Victoria after a voyage half-way round the world, which included protracted visits lo Australia and New Zealand, Mr. Alfred Dearden and his wife have much to sny about the cost of living in tlie Antipodes ns compared with Unit iu British Columbin, nnd they hnve brought buck wilh them various price lists which go to show that we are for the most part paying far more here for our necessities than our cousins in Austrnlasia. At the same time it is evident that the people who wish to pay lower prices do not expect quite so much for their money as their less thrifty neighbours. For instance, a price list issued by the master butchers of Inver- cargill shows three different prices according as to whether cash is paid over the counter nud the parcel is delivered; whether cash is paid, but no delivery asked for, or whether the purchase is to be booked. In other words, just as heaven helps those who help themselves, so do the New Zealand butchers charge less to those who pay cash and carry their own purchases away. A point which struck Mr. Dearden in Sydney wns the number of street cars. He says that it matters not a bit whether you catch your car or not, for there is another close behind. But though Mr. and Mrs. Dearden have had a most enjoyable trip and have learned a great deal about the cost of living in other countries they do not seem to have returned with any other idea than that, whatever the eost of living, Victoria is n pretty good place to live in. The above title might be suitable for a tract or for a holiday resort ad vertisement. In the present instance it has to do more with the hitler than the former, for nbout this time of yenr people begin to wonder where they tire going to spend a holiday and are inclined to seek the advice of their neighbours, The reader of this paragraph is asked to pny attention to the claims of "Braeside," a charm ing holiday resort on Vesuvius Bay, Salt Spring Island. "Braeside" is owned and managed by Mrs. J, -A. Lort, who has many friends in Victoria, and offers all the usual holiday attractions, such a bathing, boating and fishing. "Braeside" is easily reached from Victoria by the C.P.R. steamer "Joan," which calls at Ganges Harbour four days a week, whence visitors are met nnd driven over to Vesuvius Bay. The resort is also only twenty minutes distant by launch from Crofton. Government Radiotelegraph Service, Old Post Office Building, Victoria, B.C. or at the Radiotelegraph Station, Digby Island, Prince Rupert, B.O. Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on tlie printed forms supplied, and signed with their actual signatures, stating their occupations nnd places of residence. In tlie case of arms, the actual signature, the nature of the occupation, and place of residence of each member of tiie firm must be given. Each tender most be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, payable to the order of tlie Honourable the Minister of the Naval Service, equal to ten per cent (10 p.c.) of the amoont of tbe tender, which will he forfeited If the person tendering decline to eoter Into a contract when called upon to do so, or fall to complete the contract. If the tender be not accepted the cheqoe will he returned. The Department does not bind itself In accept the lowest or any tender. By order, G. J. DESBARA'l'S, Deputy Minister. Department of tlie Naval Service. Ottawa, May 5th, lilt. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement if they insert lt without nutliorlty from tlie Department.—C0U47. may no Vlctrola, B.C., intends to apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described ground: Commencing at a point one mlie doe west of the northwest corner of Lot 7280. in the Southeast Kootenay District, thence north one mile, thence west one mile, thence south ono mile, thence east one mile to the point of commencement. (Signed) ARTHUR II. RIDSDALE, Dated 23rd March, 11114. may Hi June 13 NOTICE Is hereby given that Arthur If. Rldsdale, Free Miner, of the City of Victoria. B.C., intends tn apply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal nnd petroleum on tne following described ground: Commencing at tlie north-west corner of Lot 7280, In the South-east Kootenay District, thence north one mile, thence east ono mile, thence south one mile, thence west one mllo to the point of commencement. (Signed) ARTHUR H. RIDSDALE. Dated 23rd March, 1914. mny Hi June 13 NOTICE Is hereby given tlmt Archibald W. Mi'Vittle. P.L.S., of Victoria, B.C.. Intends to npply to the Minister of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described ground: Commencing at the north-west comer of Lot 72S0 lo the South-east Kootenay District, thence north one mile, thence west one mllo, Ihence south one mile, thence east one mile to the point of commencement. (Signod) ARTHUR H. RIDSDALE. Agent. Dated 23rd Marcli, 11)14. inny 10 June 13 Lanchester cars for hire, $3.00 per hour. Long country trips my specialty. Special rates for week-end fishing parties. R. Walter Ure. Phone 3369R. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVAL SERVICE. Tender for Dwelling House. Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for the Erection of one Double Dwelling House at the Digby Island Radiotelegraph Station, Prloce Rupert, B.C.," will be received at this office until noon on June 21st, 1914. Plans, specifications and form of contract to be entered inte, can be seen on ond after the 11th Instant, at the office of The General Superintendent of the Radiotelegraph Service, Department of tlie Naval Service, Ottawa, or at the office of The District Superintendent, NOTICE OT CONTRACTORS Shawuigan School Sealed tenders, superscribed "Tender for Shawnigao School." will be received by the Hon. tho Minister of Public Works up to noon of Tuesday, tho 2nd day of June, 11114, for the erection ami completion of a large one-room school- hoose and conveniences at Sliawnigan, in tlie Cowichan Electoral District. Plans, specifications, contruct, and forms of tender may be seen on and after tlle 14th day of May, 1914, at the offices of Mr. J. Maltland Dougall, Government Agent, Duncan; Mr. P. A. J. Copley, Secretary of School Board. Koenigs P.O.. Sliawnigan Lake: and the Department of Public Works, Victoria. By application to tiie undersigned, contractors can obtain one copy of the plans and specifications for the sum of $10. which will be refunded oo their return ill order. Each proposal most bo accompanied hy all accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chnrtered hank of Cnn- ada, made payable to the Hon. the Minister of Public Works, for a sum equal to 10 per cent of tender, which shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called opon to do so, or If he fail to complete the work contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on tlie forms supplied, signed with the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed In the envelopes furnished. The lowest or nny tender not necessarily accepted. J. E. GRIFFITH. Deputy Minister nod Public Works Engineer. Department of Public Works. Victoria, B.C., May 12th, 1014. may 111 may 3n COAL NOTICES NOTICE Is herein* given that Arthur II. Rldsdale. Free Miner, nf tho City of SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS. Coal mining rights of the DomlnloB. in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Albert*, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and ln a portion of the Provlnet of British Columbia, may be leased for t term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of }1 an acre. Not more than 2,660 acres will be leased to one applicant. Applications for a lease must be mads by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub Agent of the District in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal sub-dlvl- slons of sections, and In unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $6 which will be refunded If the rights applied for are not available, hut not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of tha mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish tho Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should tie furnished at least once a year. The least will Include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at tha rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information application should he made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY. Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. march 22 LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS |F. W. STEVENSON & CO. STOCK AND BONO BROKERS | 103-106 Pemberton Building Corner Fort and Broad Streets FUNDS INVESTED FOR CLIENTS Orders Executed on all Exchanges on Commission, I PRIVATE WIRES to Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal Alta Vista Overlooking Elk Lake 2,3 and 5-acre tracts. Rich soil, magnificent view. Motor Bus Service to the Property Phone 3231 BELMONT BUILDING | SECljimTOfevRIIERS 13 Gulf Islands For Shooting1, Boating, Fishing-, Bathing LOVELY BOMB SITES Bugged and Beautiful Scenery For Small or Large Tracts of Good Land, See F. LETTS Office, 911 S. O. Permanent Bldg. Ward Investment Co. Limited, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS Let us building on that vaiiant Int. 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WILLIAMS, Real Estate, Loans, Etc. 214 Pemberton Blk. Phone 2271 ARTHUR H. HARMAN Home Investments, Loans and Insurance 1207 LANOLEY ST., Victoria, B.O. Notary Public GONZALES HEIGHTS We have a number of excellent building sites at Gonzales Hill at very reasonable prices. These properties have charming views and all facilities including water, sewer and good roads. We shall be glad to give full information. PEMBERTON & BLAIKIE 601 SAYWARD BUILDING PHONE 1711 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT : J. L. HACKETT, Mgr. German Canadian Trust Co., Ltd. General Agents:— Svea Fire Insurance Company I Federal Life Insurance Co. Fire Association of Philadelphia Canadian Ry. Accident Ins. Co. American Central Insurance Co. Yang-tszc Insurance Assn, Ltd. 639 FORT STREET VICTORIA. B.C. Page Eight THE WEEK Saturday, May 30,1914 That now it sees itself as others sec it, the Ontario capital mny he more charitable i„ jts judgment of other cities. That the Festival of Art to be held next Friday" is calculated to do much lo awaken interest in mallei's which modern life is too much inclined to relegate lo the background. Gossip From the Stalls That the organizers are entitled to _„__ the utmost credit for their energy "SQTTO VOCE- '>'"' enterprise. Bv the Hornet THAT though thc Clerk of Ihe Weather forgot what was properly duo to Victoria Day. those who stayed in the city luul a better sample of his wares than Ihose who went out of it. Thai the people who had hoped for a "rough house" at the conclusion of the fireworks were rightly disappointed. Ar That il will soon be necessary to rope in the regatta course nt the Gorge. Ai That congratulations are in order to the Victoria Polo Club for having obtained the use of a strip of land owned by the Hudson's Hay Company overlooking Ihe Uplands. That the commendable enterprise shown by this club leaves a larger area open for other recreative pursuits at "The Willows" when the City Council decides lo make use of • it.' That bathing costume is "de rigueur" at the Gorge, but it is not necessary to wear one's best clothes. That though this concession to the public enjoyment is greatly appreciated, it is a species of philanthropy which borders hard on madness. Thai nothing seems able lo prevent a "Ford" from carrying off all in sight. Ar That in spite of ils disguise lhe judges knew a good thing when they saw it and consequently lhc "Ford" carried off Hie first prize in the comic section of the parade. That as the "prairie schooner" hove in sight laughter and cheers greeted it and the award was undoubtedly a popular one. That the world's peace must wait if lhe mediators happen lo gel an invitation to afternoon tea. That the British policeman is having a hard time these days; he is cither preventing the suffragettes from breaking the law or preventing lhc public from breaking the suffragettes. That now that the oil boom has begun we hear that Alberta objects to be abbreviated. That il is lo he hoped lint! Saskatchewan will nol insist on being spell in full. Thai the usual number of players in a cricket match is eleven on each tide. That it is useless lo try and pretend that a salacious play is nut on the vaudeville slage for edlicntive purposes. That if "Truth" werc Ihe serin.m il pretended to be, it would not combine farce with tragedy. That the real truth is that a lurid title and a "raw" plot constitute an unfailing ealeli for lhe vaudeville patron, Ai That even "publicans and sinners" have held up their hands in amazement that such a sketch was allowed in Victoria. That the Social Service Commission lost a grand opportunity of justifying its existence iu a case where the members could nol have becn accused of prudery, That once more hnve the "long shots" come home, with thc favourites nowhere. Thnl "Kcnnymore" had evidently rend the ))a]iers and feared the "Wild Women." That the American horse probably judged llie women of England by thc women on this side nnd felt safe in taking chances. That it is too bad that "Toronto the Good" should bo pilloried in thc press because its women appear in '' monstrosities.'' That lhe buzz of approval whieh greeted "Mr. Mioawber" as he appeared iu "Dnvid Copperfield" nl lhe Dominion Theatre this week was proof positive Hint Dickens is n favourite author in Victoria. Thnt the "History of British Columbia from the Earliest Times to lhe Present," by E. W. Iloway and E. 0 S. Seholefield has made its appearance. That it consists of two volumes of carefully edited history and two volumes of modern biographies. Thai the work is a valuable one and will bc thoroughly appreciated by all who take an interest in the development of the Province. That the joint authors deserve hearty congratulations. That the appearance of the Fifth Regiment on the streets last Wednesday night excited more than ordinary comment. That the parade with the guns was an excellent thing and did much to stimulate public interest. * That the role of "Good Samati- tan" does not always lead to the happiest consequences. That it is "tough luck" lo take charge of a "drunk" and then be accused of robbing him. Ai That the "cheque artist" is not yet dead in the land, though his activities are rapidly being confined. That it takes an outsider to conic into town to show us how much loose money (here is lying around. That if the light-fingered gentry were to go into the debt-collecting business Ihey would find plenty of scope for their genius. That this year it would be a good thing if the patrons of the " Versailles" at Stadaconn Park would paraphrase Milton's words and remember that "they also pay who only stand and wait." That last year there was too ranch inclination to leave all the financial responsibility with the occupants of the chairs. That this shows a petty meanness of disposition which is out of keeping wilh the general characteristics of Victorians. A CREDIT TO VICTORIA. Whenever a young man graduates wilh distinction from one of the universities he docs more than achieve a personal success; he reflects credit on his early fondlings and on the city where he spent his firsl youth. Mr. S. Duncan Ellis, who recently graduated with honours nl the School of Applied Science, Toronto University, is in his 22nd year and received his early education in lhe public sel Is of Victoria, where lie obtained the grounding which wns to prove so valuable lo him later. From Victoria he wenl lo Golden, Colorado, ami thenco lo Toronto, where he spent three years, emerging wilh honours as n milling engineer. In nine of his subjects Mr. Ellis obtained over SO per cent, in the examinations, On the recommendation of his professor of metallurgy Mr. Ellis was offered and accepted a three years' engagement wilh the Giiggcnlieinis and has loft New York for his new field of endeavour nt the rlnulen Copper Mines, situiilc in Chile. Jlr. Ellis will carry with him the best wishes of many friends in Victoria, who will follow his future career with interest. OX Monday evening next the Victoria Symphony Orchestra will give another of their popular concerts in lhe old Baptist Church at lhe corner of Vales and Quadra St reels under the auspices of lhe young people of the First Baptist Church iu this city. Sufficient recognition bus not yet been granted by Ihe public to the work of this organization which reflects the greatest credit on lhc enterprise of ils conductor, M. Georges d'Arnould, who hns spared neither lime nor trouble to mould n first-class symphony orchestra out of the material which lay to his hand. Popular prices will prevail, and it is hoped that on this occasion lbe public will come forward nnd show their appreciation of a local orchestra which is well able lo hold its own with a similar aggregation from any of the neighboring cities. WHETHER he goes to see vaudeville or moving-pictures lhe patron of the Empress Thentre always comes away well satisfied and more than convinced that he has received for fhe money good measure, pressed down and running over. This week both pictures and vaudeville havc been well up lo standard and the prevailing opinion is one of amazement that il can bc done at lhe price. Ai OPENING Inst Monday, Mr. F. Stuart Whyte's "Versatiles" have commenced their second slimmer season of outdoor musical entertainment at Stadacona Park with their No. 2 Company. Miss Zara Clinton, wdio was such a favorite last year as comedienne, heads the list of artistes and is closely followed by Mr. Billy Menzies, Scotch comedian. Other members of No. 2 company are Miss Emma Humphreys, mezzo-soprano; Miss Margerhita Winter, soprano; Jlr. Wilfrid Brandon, comedian; Mr. Donald Grey, baritone; Mr. Fred Reynolds, comedian, with Mr. Walter Charles presiding at the piano. The "Versatiles'" entertainment consist of a number of solos, duets, quartettes ami choruses with lots of amusing interludes, nnd offers one of lhe most pleasant ways of spending a slimmer afternoon or evening. 0, CANADA. By J. Newlon Wilson. The haddock's feet arc on thy shore, Canada, my Canada! , The halibut is at thy door, Canada, my Canada! For smelt and gudgeon, chub and eel, For codfish, hake or mackerel. Arise and meet the Yankee steel, Canada, my Canada! Thou wilt nol cower in the brine, Canada, my Canada I Thou will not drop thy fishing line, Canada, my Canada! Defend the skulpin, save the skate, Strike for thy shnd with sole chile, Don't swenr nnd spit upon thy bait, Canada, my Canada! Deal gently wilh a herring race, Canada, my Canada! Put up your swordfish in its place, Canada, my Canada! 1 f for reprisal you would sue, .lust turn your other cheek; please do. And lake a Yankee smack or Iwo, Canada, my Canada! FREE FROM DRINK IN THREE DAYS The GATLIN TREATMENT for alcohol ami drugs will take away the last vestige nf desire within three days. No hypodermic injections. Vegetable treatment only, based nn true diagnosis. Thousands nf testimonials. Absolute proof claim furnished on request. Help yourself back lo character and respect. Influence your friends who need such help. Treatment either at Institute or :il home. Private nnd pleasant. Write or Phone for Details Gatlin Institute of British Columbia 1425 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. Phone 5466 E. A. BROWN, Manager We retread and Repair Motor Tubes and Casings. We are sole agents for the Famous FIRESTONE TIRES And we want your buiintn. H. BAINES Cnr Yates ami WtiHi't Sis.. Victoria, B.C. A Public Lecture Will be held in the Empress Hotel ballroom on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 8.15 p.m., under the auspices of the Local Council of Women. The Subject: WOMEN AS LAW-BREAKERS AND LAW-MAKERS The Speaker: MISS PETHICK, OF LONDON, ENG. Tickets may be obtained at Hibben's, or at the door. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS COULDN'T RESIST. A truliied ostrich recently disconcerted Its exhibitor at a music hall by continually endeavouring to break away from all restraint and to c»tnb over the footlights Into tho orchestra. The widely advertised act came to a sudden end, nnd the professor emerged from behind the curtain and apologized for the actions of bis pet in about 'host words; "Lydies and gentlemen—HI am very sorry to disappoint you this heveninc. We are compelled to cease our hen- gagement until the management hen- gages a new orchestra leader. The one at present honiployod 'as no 'air on top of 'Is 'ead, and my bird takes hit fur a hegg." GINGER BEER AND THE GALLOWS The first big criminal case that brought "Mr." Clarke into prominence was the I'enge mystery. In this case Mr. Justice Hawkins sentenced all the prisoners to death. Tlie sentences were nfterwnrds remitted to terms of penal servitude, while one of the defendants. Alice Hhodes, received a free pardon. In the summer of thai year Mr. Justice Hawkins, feeling warm after a walk over Wimbledon Common, culled at an inn and asked for a ginger beer. He thought the barmaid looked at him strangely. !"•■ I nrd." she said as she handed him his change. "You know me, then?" exclaimed Hawkins with a smile. "I shall never forget you." answered the barmaid. "It's not a year ago that you sentenced rue to death." The barmaid was Alice Hhodes. Search for Secrets. Ponce De Leon started out to discover the Secret Fountain of Youth. Men are always looking for secrets: the secret of health, wealth, or happiness. But the secret of successful advertising has been discovered. It is strange it was not discovered long ago, but it was not until recent years, although it is remarkably simple. It is to "Tell the truth and shame the devil." Put into your advertisements the exact facts, without exaggeration or elaboration. When people see that you are entitled to confidence, they will make a beaten path to your doors. HBH«*n*ii(m»i«fmniiiiiiiHHFni COPYRIGHTED !0t4 _____ CITY & SUBURBAN SUPPLY PH0KEP4I PHONE 941 Provisions and Poultry Cut down cosl ut' your provisions by bulk deliveries nt your doov. 01'I! VANS with lbe FLAG will be in your district twice n week SELECTED I3UTTER, BACON, EGGS, CHEESE, ".MILK DEVONSHIRE CLOTTED CREAM I Rnper's Guaranteed) We lead — others follow We close 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays ■■'/'/A- better llie quality, the less WASTE." "The besl is always cheapest — in the end." CITY & SUBURBAN SUPPLY Ii06 TEOUNCE AVE. (Behind the Union Bank) lT«<c/i far the FLAG Thai Stands for FAIR TRADING! EMPRESS THEATRE UP-TO-DATE Vaudeville 4 - ACTS - 4 FIRST RUN Motion Pictures 4 - REELS - 4 Continuous Performance: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. 10 cents Any Seat 10 cents Box Seats 25c COMPLETE CHANGE OP PROGRAMME EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY Mr. P. Stuart Whyte Presents Dress Denotes Character A visit to our store will SURPRISE and REPAY you. We are now displaying our large stock of Millinery, comprising THE LATEST LONDON, NEW YORK and PARISIENNE MODELS, which in order to clear quickly we offer to you at half and less their value. Ladies' and children's best quality Summer Outfits at ROOK-BOTTOM PRICES. SHELTON'S OLD COUNTRY DRY GOODS STORE Phone 1678 730 Yates Street SEATTEE EUROPEANrlODEMTE MODERN-CONVENIENT 225 Oitcioe Rooms-135 With Bath. Royal Victoria Theatre Friday and Saturday, May 29th and 30th "THE SECOND IN COMMAND" By Capt. Robert Marshall As Played at the Haymarket Theatre, London for Two Years by CYRIL MAUDE For the Benefit of the 88th Fusiliers Seats on Sale Wed., May 27th Prices, 50c, 75c and $1 All Seats Reserved Curtain 8:15 Lanchester cars for hire, $3.00 per hour. Long country trips my specialty. Special rates for week-end fis..ing parties. R. Walter Ure. Phone 3369R. THE VERSATILES Victoria's Popular Out-Door Entertainers Every afternoon and evening (except Sunday) at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Stadacona Park Take Fort Street car and get off at Stadacona Avenue. Braeside Vesuvius Bay SALT SPRING ISLAND Via Ganges Harbour or Crofton An ideal health and holiday resort. Excellent for fishing, boating and bathing. Glorious scenery. Modern house, right on beach. Boating parties catered for. MRS. J. A, LORT, Proprietress HALL & WALKER Agenti Wellington Colliery Company's Coat int ItTionU M. *k«w M
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