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The Week R British Columbia Newspaper and Review The Official Organ of the Victoria Real Estate Exchange Vol. XII, No. fi Victoria, B, G, Canada, August 29, 1914 5c. a copy, $2.00 a year To the Front VICTORIA'S first contingent to the war forces of the Empire sailed yesterday morning. Ten thousand people turned out to bid them God-speed. They left amid the cheers of a patriotic and determined community, and the songs of a thousand school children. Five hundred brave Canadians taxed to the utmost the deck capacity of the Princess Sophia. They were convoyed to the open sea by a flotilla of boats and launches, and the last song they heard as the troop ship forged her way towards Trial Island must have been the echoes of encouragement and cheer. It is the thought of the sacrifice which these brave sons of the Empire make trials and the dangers of this great war. It will serve to keep alive Many of them have looked upon our shores for the last time, yet there was not one faint heart or one lagging footstep. Canada's contingent has gone to no dress parade at Valcartier. It is booked through for the front, and is honoured with a conspicuous position in the firing line. It will acquit itself as creditably as any other contingent from Home land or Greater Britain which will share the trials and the dangers of this great war. It will serve ot keep alive in Victoria the keenest and most sympathetic interest in the doings at the seat of war. Day by day we shall scan the bulletins with increased interest, and we know that although they may have to tell of some sad losses, they will chronicle many valiant exploits by the sons of Victoria. Our duty as stay-at-home citizens is to look after those whom these brave men have left behind—it is our first duty, and must be performed in the same spirit of determination and sacrifice as characterises those who have gone to face the dread realities of battle. Their example should act promptly and effectively in arousing every able-bodied young man in Victoria to join the ranks of one of the militia regiments'and fit himself for the second contingent which will be called before long. Progress of War THE progress of the war during the past week has brought us face to face with its sternest realities. Up to last week-end all was suspense. The French and German troops were gradually working into position. The brave Belgians were still effectively playing the part assigned to them in halting the German advance. British troops had been landed on French soil. It was known that they were marching to the front, but their exact whereabouts was a secret. On Saturday last, their presence was revealed in the neighborhood of Mons, where they were operating with their French allies on the left wing of the Army. A big battle was waged for three clays. The allies were opposed to vastly superior numbers. Tn the end, they had to abandon their offensive positions and fall back on their own lines of defence. Tlie British troops were, however, not beaten back. They fought gloriously, maintaining the best traditions of the Army. They repelled six desperate assaults, and finally retreated as a part of the stratagetic movement of their allies and not, in any sense, because they were defeated. They lost two thousand men—a terrible price to pay, but a small percentage of their total force. Lord Kitchener, General Joffre and Sir John French have all testified to their valour and invincibility. Battles are evidently being waged at several points along the frontier of two hundred and fifty miles. The French appear to have been driven back from their advanced posts in Lower Alsace. They hold their positions in the passes of the Vosges Mountains. They have retreated a few miles in their centre and left, but have not suffered a serious defeat. The Belgians are still fighting, and the little kingdom while largely invested is not finally conquered. The expectation is of a great battle on the left wing of the French line, in which both the Allies and the Germans are seeking to outflank each other. Meanwhile, according to opinion of all military experts, the position of the Germans is becoming more desperate every day. The Russians have overrun Eastern Prussia, and are more than a hundred miles west of the frontier. As indicated in the first article which appeared in "The Week" at the outbreak of the war, the campaign is a race with time, and the supreme question is—can the Allies hold the Germans on the western frontier until Russia gets within striking distance of Berlin? Unless the Germans should, during the coming week, win a decisive battle against the Allies, this question will be answered in the affirmative. The Utmost Farthing THE manly and patriotic speech of Lord Crewe in the House of Lords on Wednesday has touched a sympathetic chord in thousands of British hearts. Speaking with due solemnity and in the calmest deliberative assembly in the world, he declared that "Germany would be made to pay the utmost farthing for her brutal methods of war." This is just what we all feel. The greatest war in the history of the world has taken on a new complexion. It started on the assumption that the real cause was the determination of Austria to punish Servia for the assassination of her Crown Prince. It developed into an attack by Germany upon Russia and France under the plea that they were mobilizing troops near her frontier. The next stage was the pervidious suggestion to England that we should barter away the neutrality of Belgium, followed by a wanton invasion of that country in violation of the most sacred treaty. Almost daily events come to light which prove that Germany was playing a double game from the beginning. It is now known at the English Foreign Office that the ultimatum to Servia was submitted to the Kaiser before being sent. It is now known that although Germnay professed that it was the attitude of Russia which forced her to declare war, she had all the while been massing her troops not on the Russian but on the French frontier. Her invocations to the Divine Being are strangely discounted by the brutal methods she has employed, not only in the wanton sacrifice of the lives of thousands of her own soldiers, but in the inhuman and barbarous attack upon Antwerp from the dirigibles. The assertion of The Week when war was declared that this would be a clash of civilizations is already more than justified. We now know what the German standard is, and we know that it is something so utterly irreconcilable with British ideals that the only solution to the war is a fight to a finish. Lord Crewe spoke for the Empire when he said, "Germany must be made to pay to the utmost farthing." Our Bankers SPECIAL attention is directed to the very weighty statement of Mr. Campbell Sweeney, President of the Bankers' Association, which will be found reported verbatim in the current issue of The Week, It was an important deliverance on an important occasion. A deliverance which, under the circumstances, must have been carefully prepared, since it was intended to outline the policy of the Bank in the present "risis, and also to disarm criticism, which has been somewhat rife lately, as to the action of the banks towards their customers. Mr. Sweeney emphatically declared that there was no intention to squeeze customers. He said that there would be as much money available for legitimate credits as before tlie declaration of war. The only difference would be that there will bc no money for speculation an<^ that new ventures will have to be more carefully scanned. Tuis, however, was not a departure from the policy of the banks during the last year or more, when they have of necessity, been conserving their funds after a protracted period of active speculation. Mr. Sweeney's statement is authoritative and reassuring. If the banks live up to it, there will be no ground for complaint, and in a few weeks, in consequence of the increased demand for Canadian produce of every kind, business will approximate to the normal. Farm Produce THE WEEK is heartily in accord with the movement of the Vancouver Island Development League to develop the cultivation of vacant lots and unused land. It is a subject which The Week first mooted a year ago, giving detailed results of the cultivation of one lot. These particulars fully bore out the contention of a correspondent of thc Times, who, in last Saturday's issue, declared that one building lot properly cultivated would yield sufficient vegetables to serve a family of six persons for a whole year. There is, however, one phase of the question which has not ,.., ,-:,........< .. Page Two THE WEEK yet been dealt with—the marketing of the produce. It is within the knowledge of The Week that many people have been unable to sell their garden truck and farm produce after growing it. This is clue, first of all, to lack of organization and, secondly, to the fact that the wholesale dealers have established business connections with large firms across the line and find it a mutual convenience to import vegetables as well as fruit. What is needed is some method by which the producer can be brought into actual touch with the consumer, for it is quite obvious that the farmers either lack the initiative or do not know how to go about selling their goods. There must be in Victoria a considerable number of hotels and public institutions which habitually purchase their fruit and vegetables wholesale, because of the large quantities consumed. There is no reason why such institutions could not buy direct. To facilitate this and to make some practical contribution to the solution of a much-vexed' problem, The Week offers to run without charge a "Want" column, and if hotels and large consumers who buy wholesale will make known their wants to The AVeek, these will be published free of charge, and producers will be enabled thereby to know exactly where they can take chickens, eggs, fruit, vegetables and other articles of food which they have for sale. The column will be started in the next issue, and it is to be hoped that the list of requirements will be numerous. Impertinent Interference THE WEEK is in receipt of a circular letter issued by the Rev. W. M. Rochester, I!. A., D. D., General Secretary of the Lords' Day Alliance. The letter is an attack upon those newspapers which have issued editions on Sunday, in order to give war news. After carefully perusing it. The AVeek can only come to the conclusion that the General Secretary of the L. D. A. is suffering from the same complaint as thc paranoiac who has plunged the World into war. The people of Canada can bc trusted in this crisis to regulate their own publications. That they should be willing to prolong the terrible suspense of the war situation, by restricting, even to the slightest extent, the publication of war news could only have been imagined by a man who is entirely out of sympathy with public sentiment, to say nothing of patriotic impulse. That they should be willing thus to deny themselves, in order that a fussy individual who believes in the divine right: of General Secretaries to regulate the affairs of mankind, might appear to be doing something to justify his appointment, is a fallacy. Of the many foolish "breaks" which the General Secretary of the L. D, A. lias made, this is the worst, and is totally unjustified by any circumstances or arguments which lie has been able to adduce in his impertinent circular. T The Provincial (Conference HE meeting which took place at the Parliament Buildings on Tuesday last, an account of which is given in this week's issue, was one of confidence and optimism, and it is this spirit that Victoria will have to cultivate, in order to seize the opportunities which the war in Europe is bound to make for Canada. It is at a time like this that we should say to the World, "We have every confidence in our City." Victoria has always becn pointed out as one of Canada's most progressive places; this continued progress must still bc shown, and it is that Victoria may place on record her confidence in her future that The Week is preparing a "Confidence in Victoria" issue, to be scattered broadcast at as early a date as possible. In order to show that all business interests are determined to do whatever is in their power to keep up the spirit of progress, we appeal to them to support us in this number and prove their confidence in the future of this the Capital City nf the Pacific Coast, and the Western Outpost of thc Dominion. PRINCESS THEATRE. Capacity houses during I lie pasl week hnve testified lo lhc excellent work of Iho Allen Players in their presentation of "The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mnr." Mrs. Allen, in tlie lillc role, has seldom been seen to better advantage. Her acting' was mosl natural and consist enl, going far to bring the nel ing of lhc resl of the company up to lhc high level it achieved. Miss Pelton was, as usual, a delight to the audience, and her cgorls were ably seconded by the other members of the company. During lhc coming week "A Butterfly on the Wheel" will be presented, a powerful play of absorbing interest, PANTAGES. Emu Brand Australian BURGUNDY A (Ireat Tonic and a Stimulant for Invalids. Per 7Esp mart bottle * ^*" (|ii Grand Highland Liquor Scotch Whisky, 20-year-old, d»-J r\C per bottle «P1.ZJ H. 0. Kirkham & Co., Limited VICTORIA'S PURE FOOD MARKET 741-743-745 Fort Street PHONES: Grocery, 178 and 179; Butcher, 2(i78; Liquor, 2677. Lovers of good music arc enjoying the high class bill al Pantages Ihis week. "The Fair Co-eds" and the llclcnka Schiller Quintette provide thai class of entertainment wliich is a credit to a vaudeville house. Nautical ditties, including in an acl entitled, "Swells al Sea." is very popular, nml played by a clever trio. Billy Chase and Charlotte La Tour sing topical songs. Nexl week special features will be, "Nighl Hawks," a successful playlet, ami Wood's Animal Actors, wliich will prove ii grenl attraction. Tnke things easy—when the owner isn't looking. GREEN & BURDICK BROS. LIMITED General Insurance Agents Fire, Marine, Liability, Personal Accident, Sickness, Burglary, Plate Glas,s Automobile Insurance, Guarantee and Contract Bonds Cor. Langley and Broughton Streets Victoria, B. C.Phones 4169-4170. The B.C. Funeral Co 734 Broughton St., Victoria, B. 0. Always open. Calls attended at any hour. Chas. Hayward, Pres., F. Caselton, Manager, Reginald Hayward, Secy-Trew. Cowichan River Suburban Lots Magnificent sites for Mansions or Fishing Boxes, beautiful scenery, bracing air and splendid fishing. The Lots vary in size from 2 to 12 acres and mostly have five , iains frontage on the River. For plans and price lists apply to Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Co. Land Department, STORE STRET Victoria, B.O. L. H. SOLLY, Land Agent THE WEEK Page Three At The Street Corner BY THE LOUNGER T HAVE been asked to say a word | so much so that I bought a book for I on the subject of volunteering for the front. I suppose the first thing 1 ought to say is that of all men the Lounger will be criticised for staying al home, but when 1 explain that although not debarred by the age limit, nature has unfortunately interposed another barrier, due, no doubt, to my reprehensible habit of lounging at the street corners when 1 ought to be training in camp or otherwise engaged at the rifle butts, perhaps the critics will deal gently with me. The only excuse I can offer is that some one has to lounge for the public beu- efil, and in that great day when all accounts will be settled 1 hope it will be reckoned to me for righteousness thai my lounging resulted in the ven- tilaling of a number of public grievances, and the removal of quite a formidable list of public nuisances. Thus only can I hope to escape condemnation for remaining at the base, when I ought to be at the front. With me, alas! it is a case of "Oh, that this too, loo solid flesh would melt." When it does I hope to wear the King's uniform. At present, I regret to say that the largest size is several sizes too small. This, however, is, I rear, a digression begotten of my well-known egotism. Whal I started out to say was that there are a number of young men who have been proud to wear Ihe King's uniform, especially since the formation of the 50th and the 88th, who have not volunteered to go to Ihe front. With respect to the married men with wives and families dependent upon Ihem, I say nothing, but no single man who (ran pass the medical examination should consider that he has served his country by parading in uniform at home. Now, sweethearts, it is up to you to tell Ihe boys to go. They will he wauled, and 1 know the spirit of our girls is the same in every pari of the Empire. I was nol a little impressed with the news from the Old Country to the effect thai a determined error! is lo he made lo keep Soccer football going this winter, not so much as a recreation and entertainment, as because of ils disciplinary effect, Under tlie mosl favourable circumstances there will be many anxious, no! to say gloomy, moments while lhe war lasls. No one asks Ihe people to lie light-hearted, in the face of such a task as confronts Ihe Empire, but the psychological effect of a diversion which will take people's minds, even for a few hours, from the all-absorbing topic will be of inestimable value. What is true of the Old Country is true of Canada, and, although the ranks of our leading clubs will be sadly depleted, I do hope the various committees of management will make a special effort to fill the places of those who have gone away, and lo run llie full winter schedule of games. It will be salutary for Ihe community and beneficial to tlie hoys. * I wonder how many people have ever started a private general information book. I remember seeing one once and being greatly impressed with it, myself and determined to start one forthwith. That was about ten years ago and the only progress I have made is to lose the book. But let aie explain it and persuade you, for your] own good, to do likewise. First of all, buy one of those large memorandum books with the letters of the alphabet nicked out on the side. Then scan the newspapers every day for items of interest. If an earthquake occurs in Sicily, cut out the item and paste it in under "E." Sea serpent stories go in under "S," and after many years you have a book of reference of incalculable value. The only dilliculty is to make up your mind under which letter to enter your items. For instance, a murderous assault committed by bandits in Morocco on a party of American tourists might go under "M" for murder, "IV for bandit, or "T" for tourist. These difficulties are of constant occurrence and by Ihem your temper is twice strained, first when you make the entry and secondly when you try to lind it. However, the pursuit is rather fascinating, and if carried out conscientiously, very useful and interesting. Personally, I came to the early conclusion that it would make too many demands ou the time of a Ocrx fTOv^&h Up-to-date prescriptions l'or success in business: "Late to lied and eaiij' to rise, Work like blazes and—advertise." DEPARTMENT OF WORKS. NOTICE. REMOVAL of Provincial Court-House, Duncan, B. C. S E A L E D TENDERS, superscribed "Tender l'or Removal of Provincial Courthouse, Duncan, B. C," will be received by the Honourable tbe Minister of Public Works up to noon of Tuesday, the 1st day of September, lllll, for the removal of the Provincial Court-house, Duncan, B. C. Each tenderer shall state In his tender the amount he Is prepared to offer to the Department for this building and how long he will require to move same should Ids tender be accepted. The whole building, and material contained within the.building after the Government Agent removes, will become the property of the successful tenderer. It is expected that the building will be vacated on or about tbe 1st day of October next. The highest of any tender not necessarily accepted. J. E. GRIFFITH, Deputy Minister and Public Works Engineer. Department of Public Works, Victoria, B. C, August 20th, 11114. Aug. 29 Aug. 2!1 Cars for Hire, $3,00 per hour. R. Walter Ure. Phones: Oarage, 5480. Residence, 3369R. Vapour Baths, for Rheumatism. Sulphur Baths, Electrolysis, Massage, Chiropody. MR. AND MRS. BARKER, ,912 Fort St. Phone 4738R Phones: Office, 4360 Showroom*, f 4361 , ^UNIT^^BS*** Builders' Materials Empire Plaster, Rosebank Lime Contractors: When figuring on new work see us for special prices. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY "The Scenic Route" Round Trip Summer Excursion Rates to Eastern Points in United States and Canada. On Sale June 1 to Septemher 30, 1914 Winnipeg ...$60.00 St. Paul 60.00 Chicago 72.50 Toronto ....% 92.00 Montreal ... 105.00 New York .. 108.50 Halifax ....$129.85 Boston 110.00 Ottawa 103.50 And to All Other Points STOP-OVERS OPTIONAL ROUTES THROUGH SLEEPERS Full Particulars Given on Application 0. P, R. OFFICES PHONE 174 L. D. OHETHAM, 1102 GOV'T. ST. Oity Passenger Agent. Safety in Time of War If you are lucky enough to have any VALUABLES place them in the Safety Deposit Vaults of The Trust Company of Victoria. They are BURGLAR and FIRE-PROOF, being constructed of solid steel and concrete, It will only cost you $5.00 a year for a private drawer and absolute protection. Trust Company of Victoria. Belmont House Second-Hand Cars in Good Condition We have a number of these in good running order which we can SELL AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICES, FROM As Low as $450 Western Motor & Supply Co., Ltd. Corner View and Vancouver Streets PHONE 695 So Handy After Shopping The TEA KETTLE, MISS M. WOOLDRIDGE, Proprietress 1119 Douglas St. Opp. Victoria Theatre MHiiin ii iiiiimMmlW—WH—MHIIff"**"" ElHHflBflNMMHttH! Page Four THE WEEK THE WEEK A BRITISH COLUMBIA MBWSPAPEB AHD REVIEW PuMlihed Ev.ry Saturday fey The Week PubUrtin? .£»»«*.j*^**- ** 635 Oonrtney Street, Viotorla, B.C., Canada. Telephone 1383 SUBSCRIPTION: One year, in advance, $2.00; six months, $1.00; three months, 60c. Single copies, 6c. Foreign subscriptions to countries In Postal Union, S3.00 WILLIAM BLAKEMORE President and Editor L. McLEOD GOULD Secretary W. G. LUMLET Advertising Agent UNLIKELY BY BOHEMIAN dfa \r*i~" °°9°iZ NO doubt George Bernard Shaw and Mrs. Patrick Campbell have a great deal to answer for. Ever since that unlucky day when the celebrated actress did her best to popularize an unladylike word, some would-be smart-setters have thrown offi all reserve and plunged into the puddle of colloquial indecency. Perhaps it would hardly be fair to blame Mrs. Campbell for all this. She could not have created the tendency to resort to foul language, but she undoubtedly gave it a stimulus. Ever since the disease has been spreading like an ulcer. It was not confined to; England. Canada, at any rate, had' to get into the fashion, and, saddest of all to relate, it has reached Victoria. A few days ago I was travelling in a Port Street car, when two young girls of the "flapper age" entered. They were what, on this continent at any rate, one would call elegantly dressed. They belonged to one of the best known society families. No sooner had the girls taken their seats than they started a conversation in a loud, strident tone. Every word was heard throughout the car. It seems there had been some trouble about a game of tennis, and one of the girls, at any rate, was very much aggrieved at some incident which had accurred. The conversation waxed more animated, and finally quite heated, when, to the horror of every person in the car, one of the girls—she could not have been more than fourteen—said: "The b y ball was not lost at all. He had it all the time—damn his eyes.'' I hope these are the only two girls in Victoria who would indulge in such ii conversation—at any rate, the only girls from what we euphemistically term a "respectable" home. But I should like to know what my readers Ihink of an incident of this kind. Has it any significance, or is it becoming a usual style of conversation among young girls? Do they use similar language in the presence of their elders and their parents; if so, are they rebuked? Otherwise, is it considered smart, and winked at as an evidence of fashionable precocity? Finally, what are the people in the car to think of it, especially those who have been accustomed to associate the language of fhe dunghill with the dunghill, and who still have some reverence for innocent girlhood? I am free to confess that I am so old-fashioned as to be unable to adjust myself to this new fashion, and especially to that phase in which the girls are obviously outstripping the boys. In the hope that the two girls referred to were moro thoughtless and giddy than intentionally vulgar, I am going to conclude with a story which I read many years ago, but have never forgotten. It was quoted with great effect by the late revered Dean Farrar. It is the story of a party of young people who were returning from a ball in Venice. It was a lovely moonlight night, and they tripped homeward to the sound of laughter and song. In the midst of their enjoyment, at a street corner they came in full view of a commanding statue. It was the statue of Sir Simeon Stylites —the pillar saint. There he stood, in bold relief against the sky, clad only in a shirt, exposed to all the severities of tbe weather — a type of the scourged soul, one who had renounced all the pleasures of this world to lead an asceticKfe and to typify the value of sacrifice. The story goes that the sight of the pillar saint caused the laughter of the merry party to be hushed. The lesson went home to them, and they passed on in subdued silence. There is no need to preach or to point a moral. This is a tale which is sufficiently adorned through the telling. If it had any appositeness in the day when that statue was erected in Venice, it surely has in these days. Our boys are displaying the manliest and the noblest virtues in the greatest testing time which the Empire has known. Our girls must encourage and sustain them by the exercise of similar nobility of character, and there is little doubt that, with a few thnueliHess exceptions, they will do so She: "What did you think of the chorus in our show?" | He: "Oh, great! I knew the piece would be a success before the curtain lhad gone up two feet!" I Cars for Hire, $3.00 per hour. R. [Walter Ure. Phones: Oarage, 5480, Residence, 3369R. IN THE SUPREME COURT OP BRIT- ish Columbia. Estate of Rutherford Hope, Deceased, late of Pender Island. TAKE NOTICE that by an Ordermade by the Honourable Mr. Justice Clement, the 16th July, 1914, Elizabeth Brlce Burn Grimmer, Administratrix of above Estate, wns authorized to sell about half I an aero of the north-east quarter of (section 18, Pender Island, to Julia Hoo- son, at the price of $360.00, and it was .ordered that an advertisement of the said Order should be published for one I month In a weekly paper circulating in Pender Island. At the expiration of the said month the Administratrix will proceed to carry out the sale. Dated at Victoria, B. C, this 16th day of August, 1914. CREASE & CREASE, 410 Central Building, Victoria, B. C, Solicitors for the Administratrix. Aug. 22 Sept. 19 BRENTWOOD HOTEL This splendidly equipped Model Hostelry is situate in the prettiest part of the Saanich Peninsula within 40 minutes' ride of Victoria by motor car or the Interurban Railway. A charming resort for a restful holiday or week-end visit. Fishing, boating, bathing, tennis and an excellent playground for children. Rates from $3.00 per day up, on the American plan. For full information apply Brentwood Hotel, B. C. or to the city office, 624 Fort Street, Victoria, B. C. Efficiency and Economy ARE BOTH OBTAINED BY USING "LAOO" WIREDRAWN TUNGSTEN LAMPS. OUR PRICES: 25 AND 40 WATT 35c EACH 60 WATT 40c EACH 100 WATT 75c EACH B. C. ELECTRIC LAMP SALES. TELEPHONE 123 Canada West Loan Company, Ltd. Investments and Insurance Loans money for clients on first mortgage on improved real estate in amount not exceeding 50 per cent, of conservative valuations. Agreements for sale purchased. Rents collected. General Fire Insurance business transacted. Room 3 Winch Block. Fort St., Victoria, B. C. me Merchants Bank ot Established 1864 OAK BAY BRANCH (Opposite Municipal Hall) Paid-up Capital ani Reserve, $14,000,000 GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent Terms: $3,50, $5.50, $7.00 and $10.00 per Annum F. A. MURRAY, Manager THE WEEK HOUSEHOLD EXPERIMENTAL STATIONS. THE following resolution was passed at the Royal Oak Wom- len's Institute in March, 1914, and at lthe Langford Women's Institute in |August, 1914: '' Whereas, changing industrial con- Ilitions have deprived the homes, to a large extent, of family help, making lhe burden of the work intolerably lieavy for the mothers, and whereas lhe result in rural districts is apparent in the steady depopulation of the farms, the successful moving to the lities, an abnormally large proportion If the others going to early graves or Insane asylums, and, whereas, the situation is utterly beyond solution by individual initiative and is one that jtrikes at the very roots of national Irell-being. Therefore, be it resolved, |liat we petition the government to stahlish experimental stations for the lonsideration of home problems. A |ossible outline is herewith submitted the Local Council of Women of I'ictoria and the Islands. "We suggest the establishment of lue federal home experimental sta- jon and provincial home experiment- ll station, run on somewhat the same lnes as the experimental farms, such pations to be: '• (1) Accessible to all women en- iged in home-making or house-keep- I'g- : (2) In direct communication with bod inspectors, sanitary inspectors lid manufacturers' associations, and make suggestions to these bodies bgarding improvement in materials, |tensils, textiles and machinery from housekeeper's standpoint. " (3 A centre where lectures on msekeeping problems are periodical- given and from whence lecturers [•e sent to country districts. (4) Furnished with illustrative lateriul, pictures, printed matter and |)oks bearing on all subjects pertain- Jg to the home, samples of all mate- lals and utensils, particularly new Jbor-saving devices, with initial cost, 1st of running, cost relative to time lid strength expended in manipula- |on. (5) Such stations to be staffed lith trained experts (preferably wom- l) capable of advising all the mat- rs tabulated below: 'Food—Food values and composi- on; uses in the body; initial cost of cal foods; cost relative to its use id to the consumer; balanced meals; ethods of preparing and serving ods; variety in planning meals; sthods of increasing the variety of getahles and fruits on local marts; tests by experts of food prod- ts clone up in packets, tins or glass prove food value and money value same. 'Shelter—Home sites, home plans, me building materials (exterior and serior), home plumbing and heating d lighting systems, home furniture, ill, floor and window coverings; me convenience, nome administra- m and cleaning materials. ''Gardens—Laying out and keeping of vegetable, herb and flower gar- ns. "Clothing and textiles—Home dra- ries, home linen; personal clothing all kinds; cost of material relative wearing value; comparative cost of me-made, ready-made and made-to- der goods; methods of washing and finishing, cleaning and renovating and dyeing the above; home methods as compared with other methods; inspection of local public laundries and cleaning establishments. "Children — Human conservation, eugenics, problems of womanhood, feeding and care of babies, early training of a child's body and mind, methods of education, social aspect of family life. "Hygiene — Personal habits of health, physical exercises for children and adults. "Sanitation—Community habits of health, disposal of waste products. "Home Nursing—Care of the sick, what to do in infectious diseases, herbal and simple remedies for small ailments, accidents and emergencies. "Economics and Sociology — Proportional division of an income, systems of personal and household accounts, banking and insurance related to home affairs, cost of house administration and labor connected with the home, the evolution of family life, division of labour, the relations of the individual to the home and the community, business methods in the home as applied to equipment, methods of work and paid help. "Help in the Home—Facilities for training for general and special work, practice work in public institutions before certificated, eight or ten-hour working day, living in or out, free time, ethical aspect of the householder to paid help, the raising of the status of home-making and housekeeping. '' At an interesting meeting of the Royal Oak Women's Institute the following points were emphasized: That the outline did not call for a station for the benefit of Women's Institute members only, as it was believed that it would give distinct and valuable service to every woman in the Dominion engaged in house-keeping or home-making. Points were covered in the outline on which Women's Institute members were now trying to obtain information from the following agencies: Child Welfare Department, Women's Home Companion, Housekeeping Experiment Station, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Delineator Magazine, Bureau of Child Welfare (Washington, D. C), Reading Courses for Farmers' Wives (Cornell niversity), American Association for (lie Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality (Baltimore, Md.), all of which agencies had been most courteous in extending their services to the Women's Institutes of Canada. There is no reason why the women should continue to have no other source of information than American publications, willing and glad as they are to answer enquiries. The members of the Institutes feel that Canada should help its own women, and that should the Government decide to inaugurate experimental stations for household work the money would be saved from the insane asylums, which are crowded with overworked women from the farms. The women of Belgium have Institutes which are doing much good in this direction, while France and Russia are falling in line. Any club interested should give this movement well deserved support. (Note: Copies of this resolution and outline can be ordered in small numbers from Mrs. Hutchison, in lots IRISH LINEN STORES (Of Belfast and Vancouver.) Formerly of Government Street, have now reopened their new store 706 YATES STREET (Next Door American Bootery) with a full range of Irish Linens, Sheeting's, Plain and Embroidered Gods, Towelings, Curtains, Blankets, Sheets, Bedspreads, Fine Corset and Dress Embroideries, Linen Towels, Turkish Towels aud Towelings, Table Cloths and Damask Sets, all at Special Low Cut Prices It is our intention to give the same god value as perviously, and we cordially invite all ladies who appreciate nice linens to call and inspect our stock. Our prices are low, and we recommend you to make your purchases now, before a probable advance in prices. Irish Linen Stores Metropolis Building 706 Yates Street of 25 or more, at 1 cent each. Societies wanting 100 or more apply to Thos. R. Cusack, printer, Victoria. HOLLAND BULB FARM Royal Oak See our Gladiolis, Dahlias, etc., on view in our window. Choose now for ordering Bulbs; cheap prices. Fresh cut flowers daily. Douglas Street Opposite Prince George Hotel FORD Owners Will find in "WAVERLY" AUTO OIL the perfect lubricant for light bars. There are a dozen real reasons why they should use, and we'll be glad to enumerate. 75c Gal. in Four-Gallon Tins. City, 737 Broughton NOTICE Is the Matter of tlie Estate of Isabella Stewart, Kate of Esquimau Dls- ttiot, British Columbia, Deceased. All persons having claims against the estate of Isabella Stewart, late of Esqulmalt District, B. C„ deceased, are requested to send particulars duly verified to B. Harrison, Solicitor, etc., Lee Building, Victoria, B. C, on or before the 1st day of September, 1914, after which date the estate will be distributed amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard to the claims only of which the Executors had then notice. Dated the 24th day of July, 1914. E. HARRISON, Solicitor to Executors. Aug. 1 Aug. 29 LAND ACT Victoria land District, Distriot of Esquimau TAKE NOTICE that Arthur Llneham, of Victoria, B. C, occupation, retired broker, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described foreshore lands:— Commencing at a post planted at the southeast corner of Section B5, Esquimalt District,, set on high water mark, thence running south 63 east for a distance of seven hundred (700) feet; thence north 31 east for a distance of 11.50 feet more or less to an intersection with the northern boundary of Section 65 produced easterly; thence north 71.20 west following the production of said boundary of Section 55 produced for a distance of seven hundred (700) feet, more or less to high water mark on Royal Bay, thence following said high water mark in a southerly direction to the point of commencement, and containing eighteen (18) acres more or less. Dated July 8th, 1914. ARTHUR LINEHAM. F. A. DEVEREUX, Agent. July 18 sept. 12 Cars for Hire, $3.00 per hour. R. Walter Ure. Phones: Garage, 5480. Residence, 3369R. mmmmmmmmB! THE WEEK U CONFIDENCE AND OPTIMISM." Official Report of Conference held in the Executive Chamber, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. on Tuesday, August 25th, 1914 The outstanding features of the important conference held In the Executive Chamber on Tuesday morning were the declarations of the Premier that the Provincial Government would endeavor to carry out its original programme of public works for the year in its entirety, that he had reason to believe that the Dominion Government would do the same, that he had the assurances of the presidents of the C. N. R., the P. G. E., and the Kettle Valley Railway that they would continue their work uninterruptedly as arranged. Finally, came the very Important and specific statement of Mr. Campbell Sweeny, of Vancouver, president of the Bankers' Association, that It was no part of the policy of the banks to "squeeze" their customers; on the other hand, the same credits would '.je available for legitimate business as prevailed before the declaration of war, and that the only difference would be the refusal of money for purely speculative purposes and a little more conservatism in advancing money for new enterprises. These latter conditions were necessitated by the crisis through which we were passing. Such declarations as the foregoing Tho Premier's Remarks. The Premier was supported by all his Ministers, and In opening the proceedings, made it clear that, while it. had not been possible, at such short notice, to Invite representatives from all over the Province, he had endeavored to secure such a gathering of those was being sought through the Minister of Trade and Commerce, in endeavoring to secure a new and more extensive foreign market. There had, however, been a strong desire on the part of some of those Interested in lumbering that the Government should come to their aid n a somewhat drastic manner, by sus- might be used for ordinary purposes! These, however, were only suggestions^ and were not elaborated upon. Many speakers urged the "back to thd land" policy as a solution of present difficulties, and pointed out that muni bers of unemployed might be set t<| clear and cultivate waste land. Com| within reach of the capital as would pending the payment of royalties, taxes, nienting on this suggestion, which wa: fairly represent all important Provincial ,-entals and any other statutory llabil Interests. The conference was not called ities until the return of better times, in any spirit of alarm, but rather in a with every disposition to aid the Indus- spirit of confidence, and to allay any apprehensions which might get abroad, affecting the stability of our business. He thought that the strongest ground which could be taken would be to show that the Government intended and was in a position to take the lead In the fulfillment of Its public pledges. While necessary economics would be practised here and there as a matter of ordinary prudence, it was the intention of the Government to carry out their programme of public works in its entirety, not only so, but he had every reason to believe that the Dominion Government had decided upon and would carry out a similar policy. With respect to that large and Impor- sounded a note of confidence and optlm-j tant branch of public works, wliich fell Ism which cannot fail of its effect. The I under the heading of railway construe- Premler was able to show that, In spite j tion, he was enabled to announce, on the of the unparalleled circumstances In [ authority of the president of the P. G. which the country found itself at the! E. that work would proceed without ces- present time, there was nothing ln the: sation and that the railway would reach general conditions of business in Brit-1 Liilooet before the winter set in. Ish Columbia to justify pessimism; on \ With respect to the Canadian North- the other hand, there were many condi- j ern, Sir Donald Mann, the vice-presi- tions of a hopeful character, and If cor- dent, would arrive In Victoria tomorrow, porations, capitalists and the employers but he already had assurances by wire of labor generally would make an effort that the main line from the Coast would to work along the same lines as the I be completed within about four months; Government in the carrying out, as far as practicable, of their intended plans, the difficulties of the situation would be greatly diminished and anything approaching a state of panic would be avoided. Large Attendance. The meeting was easily one of the largest and most representative ever held in the Province. It consisted almost entirely of leading business men, men charged with the direction and control of important enterprises. Among those present were: Their Worships the Mayors of Victoria, Vancouver, New Westminster, Nanalmo; the presidents of the Boards of Trade from the cities, and Hon. D. M. Eberts, Speaker Legislative Assembly, Victoria; Mr. W. H. Hayward, M. P. P., Deputy Speaker, Duncan, V. I.; Mr. G. A. McGulre, D. D. S., M. P. P., Vancouver; Mr. A. H. B. Macgowan, M. P. P., Vancouver; Mr. H. H. Watson, M. P. P., Vancouver; Mr. C. E. Tisdall, M. P. P., Vancouver; Mr. T. Giftord, M. P. P., New Westminster; Mr. P. Davey, M. P. P., Victoria; Mr. H. B. Thomson, M. P. P., Victoria; Mr. H. F. W. Behnsen, M. P. P., Victoria; Mr. .r. J. Shallcross, ex-president Board ot Trade, Victoria; Mr. J. S. H. Matson, The Colonist, Victoria; Hon. W. Templeman, The Times, Victoria; Mr. W. Blakemore, The Week, Victoria; Mr. L. D. Taylor, The World, Vancouver; Mr. W. C. Nlcol, The Province, Vancouver; tho Managing Editor The Sun, Vancouver; Mr. R. Marpole, C. P. R. offices, Vancouver; Mr. F. Barnard, Victoria; Mr. D'Arcy Tate, Victoria; Mr. A. C. Flumerfelt, 523 Fort Street, Victoria; the President Trades and Labor Council, Victoria; Mr. Gouldie Wilson; H. C. Wilson, Wilson Bros., Victoria; Mr. Campbell Sweeny, president Bankers' Association, Vancouver; Mr. J. A. Taylor, chairman Clearing House, Victoria; Mr. A. T. Goward, B. C. Electric Railway Co, Victoria; the president B. C. Manufacturers' Association, Victoria; Mr. N. F. Mackay, M. P. P., and E. Miller, M. P. P., Victoria; Mr. R. H. H. Alexander, B. C. Lumber Manufacturers' Association, Vancouver; president Trades and Labor Council, Vancouver; Mr. W. Farrell, B. C. Telephone Co., Vancouver; Mr. H. Pearce, Victoria. try as far as was legitimate, he thought this was asking too much. The Government had, however, carefully considered the whole situation, and he was prepared to announce that in any individual instances where, through no fault of their own, persons engaged in the lumbering business were for the moment unable to make the statutory payments to the Government, the latter would, after investigation, be prepared to postpone the payments until conditions Improved. He thought this was a reasonable concession sand one which should enable the Industry to tide over this present difficulty. With respect to fisheries und fruit growing, there were many reasons why It should be presently possible to secure larger markets for both classes of products, and efforts would be made to that end. Briefly, these were the proposals of the Government, and if the municipalities and corporations were prepared and were able to make the necessary financial arrangements and supplement the policy of the Government by carrying on their civic and other public works as nearly as possible in accordance with their original programme, it would mean that lt might not be necessary to resort to any extreme measures, or, as some had suggested, to the Institution of public relief works, which he was anxious to arold, If possible, and which, In any event, would be the last resort. Other Speakers. Following the address of the Premier, the circumstances, highly I which was listened to with the closest also the further assurance that the line between Victoria and Patricia Bay would be finished as soon as possible. With respect to the Kettle Valley Railway, he understood from Mr. Warren, the president, that arrangements had been made for work to be carried on continuously. All this, he thought, was, under gratifying. The Industries. With respect to the industries of the Province, he eould only regret that there were certain unfavorable features brought about by the state of war now existing, especially as regards the mining industry. Until a few weeks ago. the revival In tbe Kootenays was one of the most marked and pleasing features of our Industrial activity; our mines were, for the first time, beginning to do themselves justice; they had developed large areas of ore bodies and were engaged In shipping tonnages which were netting handsome profits for the mine owners. If this could have continued, there would have been a banner year in the Kootenay, and tlie largest totals on record would have been reached. Unfortunately, the collapse of the metal markets had necessitated the temporary closing of the smelters and mines, and this condition would react on the coal mines. The whole question was receiving the most serious consideration of the Government. It was hoped that in consultation with the Federal Government some means might be devised, such as the establishment of a temporary and arbitrary value for silver, to be adjusted after the war, as would enable the silver-lead mines to resume operations. With respect to the copper market, conditions might change at any moment and justify resumption of work in the mines and smelters. There was one gleam of sunshine in the fact that the Granby smelter at Anyox would continue at work. As to Lumbering. With respect to the lumbering industry, it was a matter of common knowledge that for more than a year this, the greatest of our Coast Industries, had been under a cloud. The export trade had fallen off and few of the enterprises engaged In the industry had been revenue producing. One remedy for this attention and frequently applauded, brief addresses were delivered by Mr. H. F. W. Behnsen, M. L. A., His Worship Mayor Stewart, of Victoria; Mayor Baxter, of Vancouver; Colonel the Hon. E. G. Prior, President of the Victoria Board of Trade; Mr. Jonathan Rogers, President of the Vancouver Board of Trade, the President of the New Westminster Board of Trade; Mr. Shaw, President of the Nanalmo Board of Trade; Mr. W. H. Hayward, M. P. P. for Cowichan; Mr. Campbell Sweeney, President of the Bankers' Association, the President of the B C. Manufacturers' Association, Mr. A. H. B. Macgowan, M. L. A., of Vancouver, and Mr. Taylor, of The Vancouver World The speakers, without exception, expressed approval of the Government policy as outlined by the Premier, and pledged themselves to use their Influence to Insure the general adoption of the principle outlined. All agreed that there will be much distress during the coining Winter, in consequence of unemployment, but with the exception of Nanalmo, it was reported that all the other cities would be able to take care of their own unemployed. It would, however, be necessary to make special arrangements to deal with the crowds of men from the interior and the upper country who flock to the cities on the closing down of the mines and lumbering mills. The most practical suggestion was that already acted upon by Vancouver, namely, to work the men in gangs a fortnight at a time and then lay them off to make way for another gang. The Mayor of New Westminster suggested that It might be possible, with the aid of the Government, to utilize some of the moneys lying idle in the banks representing the sinking funds of the various municipalities, as also the using of moneys raised under by-laws which have not yet been expended anil which could not be expended upon the special works authorized at present, but strongly urged, the Premier made ai| important announcement that it was matter that would be dealt with at till next session of Parliament on the basil of the report of the Agricultural Com! mission, but he did not think that il would be advantageous to deal with il now on a hurry-up order or that it coull be made to serve the purpose of reliev| ing the present pressure. The Financial Aspect. Mr. Campbell Sweeny endorsed that the Premier had said. He said thai we were face to face with an extraorl dlnary situation, but there was no ne cessity for any drastic or unusual meaa ures. He thought the plan suggested! of finding work for the people by ad| herlnfe' to the original programmes work, and keeping matters in as normal a condition as possible, was very del slrable. Speaking on behalf of the bodl which he represented, Mr. Sweeny sail that they did not consider there was anl necessity for any such action as prof claiming a moratorium, lt would be no great advantage to those who coull pay and would not be of much proteil tion to those who could not, and he dil not think there would be many cases il the Province where the pound of flesl would be insisted upon from those whil owing to circumstances over which thel had no control, would he unable to mecl their liabilities for the moment. Then would be very few people, he though| who would want to take such steps recover their money. He desired to say a word or two as l| the attitude of the banking fraternity this time. The impression seemed have gained hold In several quartei| that the banks were acting in a spirit <J antagonism towards the community, could hardly understand this, as theil was no such Intention ou the part of tlf banks, or of trying to "squeeze" the! customers as one of the speakers hul said. Mr. Sweeny wished It to be clearll understood that for legitimate bushiest there would be the same credits allowe bv the banks as Immediately precedinl the outbreak of war. 'I'he money avail able for speculation would be restricted and new ventures would have to br scanned very critically. Mr. Sweeny went on to point out tha the banking authorities had, for soml years past, been trying to curtail at needless extravagance. He referred tl the injury likely to be caused the eounl try by careless speculation, and how th| banks had realized this and had endeavl ored to encourage economy In eveiT direction, so that in the event of till need arising, such us had now arise! through the European war, we woulf be In a position to meet the situation a| It should be met. The banks were not spending theil own money, but had a large amount l| their hands which was borrowed call, and If they pursued a policy being too easy with these funds, thcl would not he in a position to meet ail emergency that might arise. So loif as the banks were able to remain sour! and thus keep up the public oonfidencl they were probably doing a great* service at a time like this, than If tlul were to advance money with a free hai| to all who asked for it. He concluded with the hope that ll had in some measure dissipated the mi| apprehension that appeared to exist the minds of some of those present, ml who held important positions in tl community, and who were careful ai| thinking men. in closing the conference the Premi| thanked the gentlemen who had accep, ed his Invitation and given the Goverl ment the benefit of their advice. It wl not a time to say much about the wfif Its causes or Its probable Issues. Cl one thing there was absolute unanlmitl namely, that It would have to be fougf out to a finish, and that those who coul not go to the front had a duty to dil charge at home not less sacred or lef important than that which fell upq those who went to the front. It was keep the wheels of commerce turnlnl tn keep business going, to Insure, as fil as possible, employment for the peopll and to minimize what, under the mof favorable circumstances, must be garded as the evils of war. THE WEEK Page Five THE Sunshine Chapter, I. 0. D. E., will hold a fete this afternoon at the lovely home of the Regent, Mrs. F. M. Rattenhury. This children's chapter is particularly interesting, and its little members delight ■ in carrying out its object, namely, to bring sunshine and love into the homes of less fortunate children. Dr. P. Montizambert, inspector of marine hospitals and director-general of public health for the Dominion of Canada, is in Victoria, accompanied by Miss Montizambert. Hon. Price Ellison has returned to the city after a trip to the mainland. Herbert Northcott, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is visiting his uncle, City Assessor Northcott. He is accompanied by Mrs. Northcott and son. A large number of people gathered to say good-bye to the men and ollicers of the corps which have left for the front. Well-known officers who have gone are: Captain Stern, Captain Clarke, Colonel Currie, Rev. William Barton. Mrs. P. G. Gillette, of Seattle, has heen visiting Miss Cochrane, Oak Bay m The Household League will hold a meeting at the Y. W. C. A. on Mon day at 3 o'clock. Miss Leach will speak on "Economical Catering," and Mrs. Hutchison will give an address on "What to Produce in Your Garden." Sir Donald Mann spent several days in Victoria this week. Mrs. Harry Briggs entertained at tea last Tuesday. * Mrs. Hardie entertained at tea on Thursday, in honour of Mrs. Carr Hilton. Mrs, Fred Hussy is in Victoria, the guest of Mrs. Wilby. m Mrs. George Johnstone has returned from Sliawnigan Lake, where' she hns been for some time. Miss Aline McKay has returned from a holiday at Thetis Island. Tlie members of the Natural His- 1 tory Society and their friends will hold a meeting on Saturday, August 29, at the Dominion Experimental Station, Sidney, B. C. Bazan Bay Station on the B. C. Electric. * Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Sperling left Vancouver on Saturday night for London, England, to take up their residence there permanently. SK Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver Cox (nee Callingham) have returned from their honeymoon and are now at the Empress Hotel. Mrs. Bertram Jones has left for Quamicham, where she will reside. The Imperial Order, I. 0. D. E. (Vancouver), gave a gala patriotic performance in the Vancouver Horse Show Arena last Monday. Mrs. W. F. Brougham, Miss Daphne Brougham and Miss Freda Kendall (Vancouver) have been enjoying a visit to Hatley Park, the residence of the Honourable James Dunsmuir and Mrs. Dunsmuir. Mrs. Devlin has been spending a few days the guest of Mrs. Grant Hughes. The marriage of Miss Hilda Leiser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Leiser, will take place next Wednesday at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. W. Blakemore has returned home from the Royal Jubilee Hospital and wishes to take this opportunity of thanking many kind friends for their enquiries, and for gifts of flowers. She also wishes to acknowledge gratefully the skilful attention and excellent nursing she has received whilst in the Hospital. Oars for Hire, $3.00 per hour. R. Walter Ure. Phones: Garage, 5480. Residence, 3369R. SEATTLE EUROPEAN-MODERATE MODERN-CONVENIENT 225 QuT5iDE Rooms- 135 With Bath. Cars for Hire, $3.00 per hour. R. Walter Ure. Phones: Oarage, 5480. Residence, 3369R. Madame Watts MODISTE AND CORSETIERE Suite 401-404 B. C. Permanent Loan Building Douglas Street DAY AND EVENING GOWNS, WRAPS, ETC! Also Tailored Suits YOUNG LADIES' OUTFITS Ladies' Own Materials Made Up from $15,00 to $35.00 An Exclusive Selection of LACES, TRIMMINGS, DRESS NOVELTIES, ETC. The Shrine of Fashion Finch &f Finch Fascinating Blouse Fashions Pay a visit to our Waist Section, and see how many pretty things have been unpacked during the last few days. Adorably filmy creations in laces, nets and novelty fabrics from abroad that show uniquely combinations of materials and color, and introduce the latest novelties in lace £.id other ornamental trimmings. Garnitures of silver and gold laces are much in evidence in these new displays, which feature admirable selections at from $5.95 to $25.00. SEE THE NEW HAND BAGS ON DISPLAY. Among the newest importations displayed in the Leather Goods Section (first floor), are the new novelty Hand Bags in suede and moire effects. Each Bag is made in the very newest designs and embraces all the new style features produced for Fall trade. Natty styles from $2.45 up. Phone 1404. FINCR & FINCH *£ lS 717-719 Yates St., Victoria, B. C. PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Week Commencing August 31 NIGHT HAWKS Mr. Hex Adams Presents an Echo from Life's Other Side. PALFREY, BARTON & BROWN Comedy Bits of Vaudeville. ROZELLA & ROSELLA Musical Novelty. QUINLAN & RICHARDS Presents "The Quack Dentist." Comedy Is Its Only Excuse. "" MERYLE & REITA Singers and Dancers. WOOD'S ANIMAL ACTORS Special Added Attraction. THREE SHOWS DAILY—3. 7:30 AND 9:15 Matinees 15c. Evening: Orchestra and Balcony 25, Boxes 50 Saturday, three Performances at night, starting at 6:30 INSURANCE DEPARTMENT : J. L. HACKETT, Mgr. German Canadian Trust Co., Ltd. General Agents:- Svea Fire Insurance Company Fire Association of Philadelpnia American Central Insurance Co. Federal Life Insurance Co. Canadian Ry. Accident Ins. Co. Yang-tsze Insurance Assn., Ltd. 639 FORT STREET VICTORIA, B.C. Page Six THE WEEK Mining Notes The directors of the Granby Consolidated Co., at their meeting in New- York on the 18th inst., decided to pass the quarterly dividend usually payable to shareholders. The Miners' Union Building at Phoenix has been destroyed by fire. It was built eight years ago at a cost of $28,000. Insurance amounted to only $12,000. A Seattle syndicate is stated to have (his season spent about $17,000 on a water line ditch, flume and pipe, in connection with a hydraulic placer fold mining enterprise on Similkameen river. tl is reported from Barkerville, Cariboo, that the season has been an unusually wet one, consequently piping under a good head of water was being continued in August; also that excellent returns were being obtained from the gold-bearing gravel washed. The Montana Continental Development Co. has finished construction of nn aerial tramway from the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway toward the Rocher Deboule mine, in Skeena dislrict, and is now building the lower terminal and shipping bunkers. Grading of the surface tramway from the upper terminal lo the mine has been finished. During the week ended August 21 ore receipts at the Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co.'s smelting works al Trail totalled 0,341 tons, of whieh 8,530 tons was from the company's own mines and 811 Ions was of cus- loin ores. it* Two cars of silver-lead ore from the Lanark mine reached the smelling works at Trail about the middle of August. The mine is situated east, of Revelstoke; after many years' inactivity, il is being developed by a syndicate with W. B. Dornberg in charge. T OE SCHWARZLER .luring a re- J cent visit to New Hazelton stated lo the Omineea Herald that lie has heen working all summer on the Glengarry group, on Rocher de Boule Mountain. This property adjoins New Hazleton townsite, but after 10 feet or If) feet more tunnel has heen driven the owners propose coming right hack to the townsite and starting another tunnel. The boys have what they believe is an immense low- grade property. Their tunnel is ou the hanging wall and they believe llieir vein lo he about 300 feet wide. They have lots of ground. Victoria Dog and Cat Hospital Modern Appliances for Treatment and Care of Small Animals Special Antiseptlo Baths ' on Tuesday and Fridays Humane Method of disposing of worthless animals CHARLES RICHARDS, D.V.S. (McGill) Canine Specialist Corner Fort and Fowl Bay Phone 4767 The Clarence French Dry and Steam Cleaners Fancy Silk Gowns Most Modern and Up-to-Date Plant in teh City Ladies' Work a Specialty Alterations and Repairing. All work guaranteed. We call and deliver. Gentlemen's Suits Cleaned and Pressed, PHONE 2907 Offices: 704 Yates St. and 811 View St., and 1875 Oak Bay Avenue. JOSEPH HINTON MUSIC SCHOOL Singing, Organ and Pianoforte Lessons 1116 Fort Cor. Cook and Fort You Will have real pleasure with a KODAK Come to either of our stores and find out all about them. Ask for free booklet. TERRY'S Pandona and Douglas Fort, near Douglas Victoria General Motor Bus Co. Limited A company has heen incorporated \\,ih a view lo profitably PROVIDING FACILTIES FOR CHEAP TRANSPORTATION On fixed scheduled rales and times to various points in Nenghborhoods Not at Present Served. Prospectus can he obtained on application lo \\r. .1. COLTMAN, VICTORIA GENERAL MOTOR BUS CO,, LIMITED. 311 Pemberton Bldg., Victoria, B. 0. Phone 2785 Fall Walking Boots COMFORT AND BEAUTY ARE UNITED IN THESE NEW BOOT STYLES. MOST POPULAR OP ALL IS THE CLOTH TOP PATENT LEATHER BUTTON BOOT, WITH MEDIUM HIOH HEEL. YOU CAN MAKE YOUR SELECTION HERE PROM A WIDE ASSORTMENT OP STYLES AND GET A PROPER PIT AE WELL. PRICES FROM ¥4.00 TO $7.50. MUTRIE & SON 1209 DOUGLAS ST. PHONE 2S04 Made in Victoria by the W. A. JAMESON COFFEE CO. Manufacturers of Grocers' Sundries Factory and Office. 754 Broughton St., close to the Royal Victoria Theatre. JAMESON'S Coffee JAMESON'S Tea JAMESON'S Baking Powder JAMESON'S Spices JAMESON'S Persian Sherbet JAMESON'S Limeade (Lime- juice JAMESON'S Lemonade Crystals JAMESON'S Flavouring Extracts JAMESON'S Jelly Powders JAMESON'S Dutch Cocoa Ask your Grocer for JAMESON'S "VICTORIA BRAND" INSIST on the Brewery's Own Bottling Beer and enjoy the finest that the market affords A white bottle guarantees its purity I R. P. RITHET & Co., Ltd. Distributori L E M P 'S BEER On Sale at all Leading Cafes Pither & Leiser Limited Wholesale Agents for British Columbia. VICTORIA VANCOUVER B. 0. Peter McQuade & Son Limited. SHIP CHANDLERS WHARF STREET, VICTORIA Dealers In PAINTS For painting your boat or your 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 THE WEEK Page Seven BUILDING ACTIVITY AT UPLANDS. Jackson Hanby, Esq., of Calgary, moved into his new lionse on Lands- clowne Road last mouth. Tho house is built of stone and stucco, aud contains nine rooms. The garden is being laid out in lawns, gardens and pergolas. Adjoining Mr. Hanby's house is the residence of H. Gilbert, Esq., who came to Uplands from Edmonton early this summer; this large house stands in its own grounds of over au acre in extent and has carriage approach both from Cadboro Bay Road and Landsdowne Road. P. J. Marshall, Esq., moved into his new residence on Midland Road this month. This 12-roomed house stands on an eminence overlooking the sea and adjoins the homesite recently purchased by Sir Richard McBride. Another house completed in the past six months is that of A. J. C. McDermott, Esq., on Shore Road, with grounds sloping lo lhe shores of Cadboro Bay. John A. Turner, Esq., formerly of Calgary, has just completed a handsome modern house of 12 rooms ou a sile measuring V/4 acres, at the corner of Suffolk Road and Shore Road. Lieut.-Gov. The Hon. T. W. Paterson is al lhe present lime building a $25,000 residence on his 2]/4-acre sea- front site at Funnel Cove. Dr. J. I). MacLean, of Edmonton, Alia., has plans prepared for a large house lo be erected on his sile in block 2, fronting on Midland Road. Recent sales in Uplands include lot (i, block 10, which was sold iu June last by Benson & Winslow lo Bryce Wright; Esq., of Calgary, who has Ihis month commenced lhe construction of a 10-roomed house. Lol 4, block !), was sold last month by Mr. 11. J. Keterhen lo Dr. Good, of'Winnipeg. Lol 7a, in block 18, was recently purchased by R. P. Langford, Esq., of Victoria. Improvements Ihis summer include the complete laying out of Park H, which is Ihe largest garden space in Uplands, and lhe laying of water mains and sewers along some of the si reels not yel completely improved. II is anticipated Ihal Ihe increased number of lourisls likely lo be in Victoria during this fall may add lo the lisl of sales in Uplands. LAND REGISTRY AOT. IN THE MATTER OP an application for a fresh certificate of Indefeasible Title to Lots ill, 20 and 22, Map 1450, Victoria City. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of my Itnention at the expiration of one calendar month from the first publication hereof to Issue a fresh Certificate of Indefeasible Title Issued to William s. Maher on the 16th day of August, 11)12, and numbered 2235, which has been lost. Dated at the Land Registry Office, Victoria, B. C, this 17th day of August, 1914. "S. Y. WOOTTON," Registrar General of Titles. Au2l)-Sp26 John McMartin, of Cornwall, Ontario, has ben spending a few dnys al lhc Motherlode gold mine and stamp mill, Sheep Creek, Nelson division. He is one of Ihe principal owners of Hull properly. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE ORPHEUM CIRCUIT BIG TIME Every Monday and Tuesday Commencing Monday Matinee, August 31 Matinee Each Day at 2:15 Nights, One Show ill 8:15 7 Big Orpheum Acts 7 Prices: Matinee, 15c, 25c, 50c; Night, 15c, 25c, 50c, 75c: Boxes. Nighl $1.00, Matinee 75c. A Haven of Perfect Rest For quiet, restful beauty, Sol Due is supreme. It will smooth out for you the wrinkles wrought by care; at Sol Due you forget the trials and worries of contention, business and social life; you may rest in body and spirit, and return renewed and recuperated. Especially is Sol Due a delightful place for the children. They can romp and frolic to their heart's content, riding upon burros, playing games, tramping through woods, and at night may sleep the untroubled rest of childhood, fairly drinking in the healthy, bodybuilding mountain ozone. Daily boat service from Victoria. Write for reservations anC beautiful souvenir booklet. SOL DUC HOT SPRINGS HOTEL CO. Sol Due, Washington. OSOAR GOLDSOHMIDT, (Lata Conductor Roynl Optra Oauel, Germany) Voice Culture, Pianoforte, Theory Studio, 745 Yatei Street Phones 3804 and 1307L Rosemary, Camphor and Borax Make an ideal shampoo Powder. Buy a packet today, ONLY 5c. C. H. BOWES 1228 GOVERNMENT STREET The Old Established Drug Store SYNOPSIS OF COAL MININO REGULATIONS. Coal mining rights of tlie Dominion, In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Albert*. the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and ln a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of (1 an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. Applications for a lease must be made 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. Bach application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded If the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of Ave cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting tor the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining right* are not being operated, such returns should be 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 the rate of (10.00 an acre. For full Information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lande. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. march 22 FOR SALE Very old Staffordshire Tea Set and Lustre Jug. May be seen at Persian i Art Store (opposite Weilers). H. BAINES Sole Agent for Goodrich Safety-Tread and Goodrich Silvertown Cord Tires Accessories and Supplies Vulcanizing and Repairing Yates and Wharf Streets Phone 1577 Victoria, B.C. $ ufes' of2>ofr tie fvaves uiar* Opinion, Page Eight THE WEEK "SOTTO VOCE" Bv the Hornet THAT no one thought at the time how good a training the Boer war would be for the present German war, least of all the Kaiser. That this is an exceptionally impressive case of "chickens coming home to roost"—-that message to Kruger is not yet forgotten. * • That as "one swallow does not make a summer," neither does one reverse make a defeat. That before many moons, Germany will probably find that it is "between the devil and the deep sea." That the common cry of the street boys in London is, "Who said 'German Fleet?' " * That in recruiting and volunteering Victoria has lived up to her best traditions, and the veteran 5th has led the way to the front. m That two years ago we had one regiment undermanned; today we have three with a full complement. That the rivalry between the "Sons of the Empire" and the "Daughters of the Empire" is keen. That "Hornet" puts forward a plea on behalf of the Victoria nurses who are anxious to go to the front; the authorities should give them a helping hand. That the conference held in the Executive Chamber on Tuesday will clear the air and inspire public confidence. ■¥: '-.' That the assurance of the Mayor of Victoria that our City work will go on uninterruptedly will be received with gratification. . That the watchword in England today is, "Refrain from luxuries and spend the money on those who lack the necessaries of life." That Ihis should he the watchword of the Empire. Thai some people have slept better since the Idzumn steamed into Esquinialt harbour. That if the same people had not slept so soundly for the last five or six years, there would have been a British battleship there. That the splendid offer of Sir John Jackson, Limited, should not be without its effect on other large contractors who have men and equipment at their disposal. That, no one would think Victoria is passing through hard times or is far from the normal, if they saw the hundreds of motor cars in the vicinity of the Royal Theatre on Monday and Tuesday nights. That the Orphenm Vaudeville Show packed the big house twice and furnished a much needed relief. * That the Cricket Week, although shorn of some of its stellar features, has furnished enjoyment to hundreds of enthusiasts. * That the Committee of Management deserves the thanks of the community for carrying out an excellent programme under most disadvantageous circumstances. That the only way to assure the cultivation of vacant lots is to select one in a prominent position and demonstrate to the public what can be done with it. That the Hudson Bay lot on Government Street between Fraser's and the Dominion Express, is available and is in the most conspicuous position in town. That if handled by some one who understands practical gardening, it would form a splendid object lesson. That, the Vancouver Island Development League might do worse than establish a school of fisheries; thc ignorance of the public on the subject, is appalling. That although our waters teem with (ish, it is rarely possible to obtain one which has not been in "cold storage." That, cheap fish and vegetables would go a long way towards solving the "cost of living" programme. That there is the most disconcerting difference in the actual weight of the loaves of bread sold in Victoria— presumably this is due to "the climate. '' That, for the second time, "Hornet" calls the attention of the police authorities and the Police Commissioners to the condition of affairs at the Lincoln Hotel on John- sou Street. Views of Presentation of the Col ours 88th Fusiliers on sale by the Daughters of the Empire and at Victoria Photograph Co. Cars for Hire, $3.00 per hour. R Walter Ure. Phones: Garage, 5480. Residence, 3369R, HALL & WALKER A jenti Wellington Colliery Company's Coat lMt ••TtnUMfct M. »k«M M Princess Theatre Yates Street. Entirely Remodeled. All New Opera Chairs, P. R. Allen Presents Miss Verna Felton and The Allen Players in "THE BUTTERFLY ON THE WHEEL." For the week commencing August 31. Seats now selling. Prices, 15c to 50c. Phone 4625. Box Ollice open, 10 a. m. to 10 p. m, Curtain, 8:30 p. m. SPIRELLA CORSETS — Comfort, with straight lines; boning guaranteed unrnstable and unbreakable, one year. Professional corsetiere will visit residence by appointment. Mrs. Godson, Principal Scientific School of Corsetry, 106 Campbell Block. Phones 4465, 4269R. Craddock & Co. Investment Broken, Insurance Agent* and Farm Land Specialists. House and land valuations made with full reports. Special rates. 307 Jones Building, Victoria, B. C. Phone 3860. Ward Investment Co. Limited, We build the best homes in the city. Plans and terms to suit purchaser. Equities in vacant lots taken as lirst; payment on well furnished homes. Read Office: Jones Bldg, 713 Fort Phone 874 London Loan Office TAYLOR BROS., Props, Licensed Pawnbrokers Money Loaned on Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, Guns, and all Articles of Value, Highest Prices paid for Old Gold and Silver 577 Johnson St., Victoria, B.C, Cars for Hire, $3.00 per hour, R. Walter Ure. Phones: Garage, 5480. Residence, 3369R. Don't Be Afraid To call in and ask for full particulars about Picnic Parties and Dances in the Country THE DISTRICT MOTOR BUS COMPANY Offices 1025 Douglas Street Phone 2844. Good News We know, as you would know if you knew what we know, that these prices are the lowest that Groceries were ever sold in Victoria. There Is profit for you in each quotation. A net saving of 8 lie. 10c Tin Polly Prim Cleanser.. 6c 25c Bottle Smith's Catsup 17o 25c Bottle Holbrooks' Sauce...17c 25c Tin Libby Pineapple 17o 15c Tin Libby Pineapple 9c 15c Bottle Libby's Salad Dressing: IOC 15c Tin Custard Powder lOo 20c J, Tins 2-ln-l Blacking lBo 2gc 2 Pkgs. Icing SOc 40c 4 Pkgs. Frutella 25c SOc Tin Sodas 25c 15c Pkg. Macaroni Spaghetti, Noodles, etc lOo $2.60 $1.81 John A. Blair Cut Rate Grocer MAIN STORE Phone 5405 Douglas and King's DOWN TOWN STORE Phone 1496 Fort St., Near Douglas NEW METHOD LAUNDRY Limited "Quality Launderers" 1016-1017 North Park Street Phone 2300 R. THOS. STEELE (Late of New York) Voice Specialist and Master of Artistic Singing, based upon scientifically ascertained facts. 450 Quebec Street Send Postcard for Circular.
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