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The Week A British Columbia Newspaper and Review The Official Organ of the Victoria Real Estate Exchange Vol. XII, No. £ X Of Victoria, B. C, Canada, November 28tht J9J4 5c. a copy, $2.00 a year Progress of the War IN A WAR so gigantic, covering such an enormous area, and with incidents occurring daily, each one of which is more gigantic and momentous than many. a campaign, it is not easy to segregate the more important items and to appraise their strategic value. Nevertheless, it is impossible not to regard the victory of the Russian arms in Poland as by far the most crushing and significant defeat which the Germans have sustained since the war began. It has taken nearly a week to learn the true nature of that defeat. Berlin first admitted a check, then a retreat. It has not since spoken, but Petrograd, which said nothing of a victory, and only spoke of a satisfactory result of the tremendous conflict, now claims a decisive victory with Von Hindenburg's army in disorderly retreat, leaving behind its artillery, stores and munitions of war. Petrograd also claims that not fewer than fifty thousand prisoners have been taken, and that the victory is decisive. Its effect is incaluable. It must lead to the speedy investment and fall of Cracow, after which the road will be open to Breslau, the most populous and important City in Silesia. Not that the way will be undisputed, but that the havoc wrought among the German- troops by the all-conquering Russian armies renders their successful march on Berlin a certainty. During the first week of the war, this paper ventured to point out that the part of the Allies would be to hold the lines in France and Belgium, while Russia forged its way to Berlin. There is no longer any doubt that the prediction will be verified. Meanwhile, if Berlin is not reached within six months, Kitchener's army of one million men and General Joffre's reinforcements of a like number will have commenced their triumphial march from the West, and then, if not before, the German armies will find themselves between two mill stones. During the week, nothing of a disquieting character has happened anywhere. Against the unfortunate loss of the "Bulwark" off Sheerness may be set the successful bombardment of the German works at Zeebrugge by a detachment of the British fleet. The destruction wrought was so thorough as to leave no doubt that the British Navy can successfully prevent any German occupation of the French Coast. Beyond the foregoing, the outstanding incident of the week is Earl Kitchener's reiterated demand for more men, and the growing impression that Canada will have to abandon her present methods of recruiting and adopt a more definite and practical means of getting willing fighters to the front. A Visit to London IN THE crisis through which the British Empire is now passing, every loyal subject of King George is eagerly seeking for news, and not a few are chafing under the restrictions imposed by a necessary censorship. Men who have the means and are too old to fight, have gone home simply that they might be near to the heart of things, in touch with the great forces which today are organizing the defence of the whole Empire, and possibly more than all that they may be where the first news of what has really transpired may be obtained. If any person were to leave Victoria today, go direct to London, spend a week there, interview the greatest personage in England, be honoured with a royal audience and return direct to Victoria, what a story he would have to tell, and with what an eager crowd of listeners would he be surrounded, yet although this has been the almost inestimable privilege of our Premier, he has been slow to proclaim the fact, and the public knows little of the story he could tell. Obligation and discretion impose severe limitations on thc story, but with his invariable kindness, Sir Richard McBride has taken The Week into his confidence, as far as he felt justified; and always bearing in mind the restrictions imposed, as much of the story as serves the public interest may be told. Sir Richard's purpose in going to London was two-fold; primarily, as a representative of the Dominion Government to discuss with the naval and military authorities certain measures suggested in the interest of Canadian defence and of Canada's adequate contribution to the fighting forces of the Empire; secondly, to interview influential financial magnates with reference to conditions in British Columbia, and especially as to its financial needs in the near future. The latter subject may be dismissed with the statement that these interviews were satisfactory. On the former momentous questions, Sir Richard, in the short space of five days had repeated and prolonged interviews at the Admiralty and the War Office, with Earl Kitchener, Lord Fisher, Sir John Jellicoe, and needless to say, Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, Sir Edward Grey and Mrs. Asquith. While the details of those interviews are of course private, it is permissible to say that Sir Richard was authorized to express the determination of the Canadian Government to do its full share in the present crisis, and the object of the interview was to ascertain exactly the views of the English authorities on the subject. The one thing which impressed Sir Richard most was the war. To use his own words, "England has given herself up to the business of war. At the moment, she is thinking of nothing else. She realizes the literal truth of Earl Kitchener's words in the House of Lords, 'The British Empire is fighting for its existence.' Earl-Kitchener will not stop short at any army of one million men, aor, if the war is prolonged, at two millions. He already contemplates the possibility of three millions." With such a task as this1 before them, no wonder the people at home are serious, but it Is not the seriousness of pessimism or despondency. It is rather a; stoicism which nothing can move and which has set itself with grim determination to see the thing through. In the face of such a burden as is imposed upon the Empire and as rests primarily on the Mother Country, it is not to be wondered at that Sir Richard asks, "What is Canada's share?" nor is it to be wondered at that he considers the somewhat nebulous proposal of a Second Contingent of 15,000 men with continual reinforcements too vague to be entirely satisfactory. He would like to see the number increased to at least 150,000, and he would like the men to be drafted almost daily in small numbers and sent home expeditiously. He would also like Canada to say, "By such and such a date, we will guarantee to place so many men in England for service." Whilst not assuming any critical attitude and while realizing the many difficulties with which the Canadian Government has to contend, Sir Richard undoubtedly shares the view of many others, that this is a time for adopting new methods, and especially for abandoning regulations which impose unnecessary restrictions on recruiting, and which keep thousands of men mobilized in concentration camps for months at a time, with inadequate facilities for training, when they ought to be on Salisbury Plains, getting the most scientific preparation, and where they would be in reach of the front. On his return, Sir Richard met Sir Robert Borden at Ottawa and reported fully on his mission. There is little doubt that when Parliament meets in January, a comprehensive measure dealing fully with military and naval matters will be brought down, and it is not unreasonable to suupose that it will be based largely upon the information which Sir Richard obtained while in London. Sir Richard's last word was once more to emphasize the seriousness of the position, the absolute devotion, one might almost say consecration, of the people at home to the duties imposed by the war, and the urgent desire that Canada should prove herself worthy of her relation to the Mother Country and her proud position in the Empire. Sir Richard said that thc keynote of the whole situation lay in the parting words of Earl Kitchener, "This is war." Fleet Units FOR six years, The Week has advocated a fleet unit on the Pacific Coast. For three years, in spite of the tardy acquiescence of influential persons, it has been an integral part of the manifesto of the Navy League. Five years ago, it was the policy of the British Admiralty, and in that year was proposed to our representative at the Colonial Conference. For reasons which need not now be canvassed, the Canadian Government was not prepared to act on the suggestion, for which, no doubt, the Conservative party as a party, is devoutly thankful, and if Sir Wilfrid Laurier had not been too timorous of Quebec influence, and if he had been prepared to trust the Canadian people, our fleet Page Two THE WEEK unit would have come into existence, it would have patrolled the coasts of British Columbia during the present war, we should have escaped the humiliation of having to depend for protection upon another nation, and we might, and probably should have shared the exploits of the Australian and New Zealand Navies. All this, however, belongs to the chapter of "Might Have Beens." The Week only mentions the matter now, first of all to justify its own persistent advocacy of what has been proved to be a sound policy, and secondly, in order to keep before the public a matter which will assume increasing importance during every day that the war lasts, and will demand attention as soon as the war ends. The exigencies of circumstances have already forced us to assemble hurriedly the fragments of a navy. The honour and safety of the Dominion .will demand at least a fleet unit as a permanent feature of our Coast defences. Short Weights THE result of three months' work under the increased powers granted by the City Council to the weights and measures Inspector has more than justified the protest of The Week. The Inspector now states that the shortage in butter, varying from half an ounce to an ounce in the pound, represents about $2,000 during that period. The citizens may therefore congratulate themselves that this serious leakage has now been stopped, and is not likely to recur. With reference to bread, while no special report has been made, The Week has kept closely in touch with the trade, and is in a position to state that since its complaint was made public, there has been a great improvement. Whilst these are two of the most important staples of food, they are not the only staples which have secured an unenviable reputation for shortage, and the Inspector will do well to redouble his activities in the direction of meat and canned goods. The Cemetery ABOUT the last thing which anyone expected was that the Real Estate Exchange would be the "Richmond in the field" to save the day for the Cemetery Committee. Time was when the Real Estate Exchange was popularly, though erroneously, supposed to be a booster of high prices. In the present crisis, however, it is the Real Estate Exchange which comes forward and warns the City not to pay any fancy price for a new cemetery, and inter alia reminds them that the prices asked come under that category. It is probable that the Cemetery Committee would have discovered its error, even without the assistance of the Real Estate Exchange, but it must feel greatly fortified in its decision to postpone action, when it finds that the highest authority on the subject favours that course. It might do worse than ask the Real Estate Exchange to look out for a suitable site, at a reasonable price. Recruiting THE WEEK has received a very able article from the pen of an experienced militiaman, on the subject of recruiting. The burden of the article is in line with the contention of The Week, that the present system of recruiting does not deal fairly with ex-service men, who should be able to get to the front without delay, or if too old, to serve their country in a recognized position at home. This subject is now arousing wide spread interest, in consequence of circumstances which have recently transpired, and it is believed that the visit of Colonel Gilbert to Canada is to consult with our militia authorities with a view to initiate a new movement in the manner of recruiting. Trust Companies IX COMMENTING on the collapse of Trust Companies in B. C. The Week in its last issue mentioned that only six had qualified under the new Trust Act. This is correct, but misleading, it should also have been pointed out that the Act allows eighteen months from the date of its passing to qualify, and there may therefore be other companies which will decide to comply with its provisions before the expiration of the statutary period. This statement is inserted by request, and in justice to such companies. GALLANT GURKHAS Facts About the Little Brown Men "Blood-Brother" to our Highlanders, and a soldier who becomes a fighting fanatic when the bullets are flying and the steel is flashing, the Germans will And the gallant Gurkhas, who form part of the Indian contingent at the front, "a rare handful." Five feet nothing, as a rule, what the Gurkha lacks in inches, he makes up for by his wiriness, agility, the deadliness of his aim with a rifle, and the much-deared kukri, his favourite weapon. The Gurkha is never so happy as when wielding the kukri, a large, heavy knife with a peculiar shaped curving blade, at close quarters. With it he can easily cut a man in two, and, increditable though it may seem, a favourite feat at his native festivals is to cut off the head of a bullock with one blow of the kukri. Close quarter fighting is his forte, and his impetuosity to cross steel with the foe will undoubtedly draw him into many a hot corner. The Gurkha is the Jap of India, hard as nails the best of scouts, and a fearless fighter. He earned our undying gratitude in the dark days of the Indian Mutiny, when that Empire seemed likely to be overwhelmed hy the mutinous sepoys, 10,000 Gurkhas crossing over from Nepal to assist us. And many a stirring story is told of how the "little brown men of the hills" flung themselves at the treacherous sepoys and avenged the ghastly crime of Cawnpore. Fighting is second nature to a Gurkha, and great was his disappointment when he was not allowed to take part in the Boer War. He has always been loyal to the British, and the Gurkhas are the only troops in the world of whom it can be said that they have never shown panic in warfare. As one military authority has put it, "Properly led and armed, 1,000,000 Gurkhas," if obtainable, would walk through Europe." There are, however, only ten regiments of Gurkhas in the Indian Army, each consisting of two battalions of about 800 men. Exactly how many of these are at the front at the present time it is difficult to say. But whatever the number, they may be reckoned upon to make the Kaiser change his opinion of French's "contemptible little army.'' THE ARENA Manager Lester Patrick lias started his skating season with eclat, and the patronage shews how firmly this healthy pastime is fitted in the popular taste. In a fortnight hockey, with all it means for Victoria, will be in full swing, and the old champion team will be on hand. This is a fine achievement these times. The first concert of the twenty- third season of the Arion Club takes place on Wednesday evening, next, at the Royal Victoria Theatre. At the Seamen's Institute on Thursday, December 3rd, at 8:25, a Lantern Slide Entertainment. "B. C. in Its Babyhood," or "The Sea Dogs of Old," by Mr. E. O. S. Scholc- field, F.R.G.S. Admission 25 cents. Why Do They Go to THE NORTHERN BAR? Because They Get What They Want Bass and Burton XXXX Ale Porter—Beer—Half and Half All Draft Beer and Porter Made in Victoria Very Best Brands of Imported Liquors Served Northern Hotel 570 Yates Street Victoria, B.O. Phone 1073 JACK MORGAN, Proprietor Speech was given us to conceal thought, but a skirt was never given to a woman to conceal anything. This war certainly offers to America one of the greatest opportunities she ever had to mind her own business.— Boston Transcript. "What are you looking at, dear?" "I was just thinking how you used to sit and hold my hand for an hour at a time before we were married. How silly you were!" "I wasn't silly at all. I held your hand to keep you away from the piano."—Ohio Star. Money Saved is Money Earned Our Introduction Sale Slarls Saturday Morning and will continue for TEN DAYS, during which lime we will offer genuine reductions on all lines of our High Grade and Well Assorted Clothing and Men's Furnishings. Note Reductions Below See Our Window for many more TAILORED SUITS Regular For 10 Days. .$25.00 .$14.75 WINTER UNDERWEAR Regular $1.50 For 10 Days 95c NOBBY OVERCOATS Regular $10.50 For 10 Days $10.00 SWEATERS and COAT SWEATERS reduced from $5.50 to $3.75 All well known brand furnishings carried in stock M. NEWITT & CO. See Our Windows. See Our Windows Corner Douglas and Johnston Streets. THE WEEK Page Thre* At The Street Corner BY THE LOUNGER I WAS not a little interested iu the very characteristic letter of Dr. Campbell in defence of our "boys" at the Willows. This is not the first time the Dr. has proved himself a worthy champion of thc "Khaki." He is certaily an ideal chaplain for he is thoroughly imbued with the militant, if not the military spirit, and his "soul is in arras and eager for the fray," if anyone lays a finger on a soldier. Well we must all applaud the generous and forgiving attitude of the chaplain (not of the Heet, but of the troops) at the same time "Willows" is not the only one who has noticed an occasional exhibition of "spirits" that might with advantage be checked, and the Chaplain is the one to do it in the nicest possible manner. Of course there is another way out of the difficulty, especially for ladies. Personally I think they ought to be at lioine and safely tucked between the blankets long before 11 p. m. There is no excuse for ladies patronizing tram cars as late as that. If Ihey were at home looking after their children there would be less for our policewomen to do, and fewer "flappers" would be victimized. But I know these views are old-fashioned, if not out of date. Also the view that if women had half the consideration for men as they expect for themselves they would not fill the cars between 5 and 0:30 just when working men are going home—compelling them to stand when they ought to have a seat, after their days work. I really think this is the most selfish, or ought I to say thoughtless offence of which the women of Victoria are guilty. Personally I think women should be barred from the cars between 5 and 6:30, except those who are returning from work. Surely this would be a reasonable move towards the equality of the sexes. I was greatly amused when returning from "Milestones" the other evening to hear a conversation in the car between a young Canadian and his wife, or possibly fiancee. They sat behind me nnd the conversation was something like this: She—"I hope you won't take me to the theatre again to see such a rotten play." He—"Yes, it was rotten, wasn't it? but its aiways the same with those English companies"— with a heavy emphasis on the "English". Well it was certainly a facer for me and I could not help reflecting how far we have to travel before but that's another story. All the same I was not a little confirmed in my own opinion when a few days later I read in the Seattle P. I. that "there had not been seen in a Seattle theatre a better play for twenty years," and the company was equal to the play. I have received a letter from a valued subscriber which contains a suggestion well worthy of consideration. It has relation to the present unfortunate financial position of the Royal Victoria Theatre. What is the true explanation? Some say "rot ten" plays like Milestones! Some "rotten" companies like Nat Goodwin's, some too much vaudeville; others, too little Musical Comedy. But my corespondent looks beanth the surface and studying the psychological aspect of the subject declares that its failure is due entirely to the system of lighting. He reminds me that while a small percentage go to a theatre to see the show, the vast majority go to "see and be seen," and as this is impossible in the dim mysterious, not to say funeral gloom which always prevails under the present twilight system, they simply stay away. In the good old days we cared for nothing, if we had brilliant illuminations, rich furnishing, and fine dresses, to say nothing of wavy tresses to delight the eye. A poor substitute for these is the last word in dim aeotheticism whicli has so vexed the soul of ofa rtoK^tt ANNOUNCEMENT FINCH AND FINCH, the fashionable Ladies' Outfitters, announce an exceptionally interesting showing of Christmas novelties in lovely new neckware, handkerchiefs, gloves, boudoir caps; also many dainty and exclusive ogerings in fine Madras handworked linen. Glove bonds are also in great demand, making an acceptable gift on all occasions. Prices are all very reasonable, aud Finch's select and complete display deserves inspection when you are down town on a shopping expedition. UNPARALLELLED On November 19th, 1894, at age 22, a young Victorian took out a 20 payment life policy for $1,000 with the Great-West Life, the annual premium being $25.54. Upon the surrender of this policy on the 19th inst., after having been insured for twenty years, he received the Company's cheque for $728.00, which represented the full return of all premiums paid with 3 1-4 per cent. compound interest—a result unparal- lelled in the history of Canadian life insurance. For further particulars enquire at 109 Union Bank Bldg. MADE IN VICTORIA Victoria Merchants appear to be optimistic in regard to future business prospects, and though many firms are stimulating trade for the time being by putting on sales of various kinds, they seem to expect a busy few weeks prior lo Christmas. Among these are M. Newitt & Co., Men's Outfitters, who have moved from their old stand to the corner of Douglas and Johnson Streets. Newitt & Co. are taking advantage of an opportunity to put themselves before the Victoria public by running a Ten Days Introduction Sale at their new stand, where old Customers will be welcome and well served. The economic Clothing buyers of Victoria might do worse than see their window displays of bargains. RED AND GOLD LABEL 1 LB. CAN, SOc For Sale by All Grocers A dull and wet afternoon is always pleasant when tea is taken at The Tea Keuie Miss Woodridge 1119 Douglas St., Opp. Victoria Theatre SEATTLE EUROPEAN-MODEM M0DEMK0NVEWENI 225 Outside Booms-135 With Bath. 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STORE: DOUGLAS STREET, Opp, Prince Oeorge Hotel Page Four THE WEEK THE WEEK A BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWSPAPER AND REVIEW Publiihed Every Saturday 1>y The Week Publishing" Company Limited, at 635 Courtney Street, Viotorla, B.C., Canada. Telephone 1283 SUBSCRIPTION: One year, in advance, $2.00; six months, $1.00; three months, 50c. Single copies, 5c. Foreign subscriptions to countries in Postal Union, $3.00 WILLIAM BLAKEMORE President and Editor $be Sons of tbe Empire (By W. Blakemore.) Forth from the sceptred throne of the nation, the sea-girt home, Forth from the mother's side, when traitor and rebel come To the Western jewel fair and bright, To the Orient gem of an Empire's might, To the quivering desert of burning sand, To the Southern Cross and the far lone land, A herald flew at supreme behest To summon the children her rule had blessed; In eager haste at the shout of foe How swiftly the sons of the Empire go! Fierce with the burning hate of the loyal, the true born son, Strong in a deathless love for the freedom their sires have won, They are marching on by night and day, They are resting not when morn is gray; They are grappling now with a cruel foe, 'Mid carnage of warfare and shriek of woe;..; What matter hail of bullet and shell? The musketry rattle? the roar of hell? i» Battling in blood for freedom and right How bravely the sons of the Empire fight! wh- Fearless they face the foe from rising to setting of sun, Proudly they guard the flag with their lives,- till the light is won. For the loving mother wise, and true, For the glorious Empire bought anew, For the righteous cause we have learned to love, For the sacred faith we have pledged above. And when the din of battle is o'er, And peace shall reign from shore to shore, The voice of a new-born world shall tell How nobly the sons of the Empire fell! Forth from the sceptred-throne of the nation the sea-girt home, Forth from the palace and cot the tokens of mourning come, To the Western prairie lone and far, To Eastern Indus and Southern star. To my weeping children and bowed with grief Comes a mother's comfort, a sweet relief. "The tie that binds is sprinkled with blood "Your sons have fought wdiere their fathers stood, "Their requiem swells o'er thc rolling deep "In safety the sons of the Empire sleep." THE PRINCESS THE Allen Players drew good audiences most nights this week, presenting "Merely Mary Ann," with Miss Felton in the title role. There are many plnys to suit mnr 'ile, and the Allen Players have ceiciiinly a wonderful repertoire. One guis quite interested, if a regular habitue, in watching lhe work of the members of the company i different roles. In "Merely Mary Ann, Miss Fellon takes the part of a simple liltle slavey in a lodging house, and Inter appears as the same little slavey developed info a chariningiliondon hostess. Miss Felton is *-slim young lady with dnrk hair add large expressive grey eyes. She looks extremely well in her clothes, and mnny of the plays presented show her in egective gowns. Mrs. Allen has an enviable reputation for popularity with Victoria audiences, and is an actress of great ability in character roles. Dainty Jeanne Greene (Mrs. Michael Hallward) has many friends, and is being entrusted with important roles. Miss Tryna Saindon is a new and hnppy nddition to the company; she is a pretty pert comedienne who is likely to be a favourite. The male roles are easily fifted. by the excellent talent available tltfeugh Messrs. Norman Pierce, Chas^. Conners, Chas. Bennett, Biron Eljgan, Irving Kennedy, and Arthur Jfcenck. There are two inaliiioe idols down there, one of whom made quite a hit this week among the fair sex. Next week the attraction will be lhe London success, "The Girl in the Taxi." This is quite a lively play, and a popular extra will be the Cabaret scene in which Miss Felton, Miss Graeme, Miss Saindon, Mr. Bennett and Mr. Pearce will take part. EMPRESS THE EMPKESS is closed at present while alterations and improvements to the amount of $5,- 000 nre being completed, and when the house opens a bill will be presented showing four vaudeville acts and four reels. The Slocnn Star mine, near Snndoii, Slocan, is again shipping silver-lead ore to Trail, 84 tons having been received at the smeltery during two Buy Something Electrical This Christmas SUGGESTIONS WHAT TO GIVE Percolators Toaster Radiator Curling Tong Heater Chafing Dish Electric Iron Table Lamp Electric Oven Warming Pad Electric Tea Kettle Electric Cleaner Massage Vibrator Washing Machine Hair Drier Water Heater Hot Plate Reading Lamp, Etc., Etc. Look over the complete stock carried by any Electrical store in town —You will find something suitable for everybody. B. C. ELECTRIC DRINK Thorpes SPARKLING JERATED WATERS THORPE &C?LT_° VANCOUVER &VICTORIA Phones: Office, 4360 Bhowroome, _ 4361 , Wharf, 872 BUILDERS' MATERIALS CALIFORNIA TABLE SALT PHONE US POR PRICES FOR COAL WOOD AND GAS STOVES No Dust No Rust ™= F.F.DALLEYC0 limited HAMILTON. ONT. BUrrAtO,N.V. weeks ended November .10. Beside making a silver-lead product at ils concentrating mill, the Slocnn Star turns out a silver-zinc concentrate which is shipped to the United States. Bank Clearings for week ending November 24, 1914: $1,649,104. n THE WEEK Page Five London Gossip Supplied Specially to The Week by the International News Correspondence Service, Ltd., Goschen Building, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, England. The German Emperor's Condition While the hnd state of the German Emperor's health may easily have been exaggerated by rumour, there -is renson to believe him suffering once more from nervous breakdown, as antique bicycle. A farmer with a ruined fnnn showed him his entire possessions—a pond almost filled with live shells placed there by retreating Germans, two ducks swimming' about on the top of them. One night he slept behind a haystack, and in the morning found half a Turco lying on the other side. No Boat Race 1 learn that both Oxford and Cambridge have decided Ihat there shall be no racing until after the wnr is over, and consequently for the first time for over half n century well as physical ailment. Tlie catarrh! Ihere will he no University boat race __•, ,,—,. _...i — ,—i.i— i i.:„i., on |]1R Thames next spring. There are very few racing men in residence :it either University, and it would be I impossible to get a represent alive I crew. The University boat race wns established ns an annual event B5G, mul lias since been decided year without a break, the rnce the nnd throat-and-ear troubles, to whicli lie lins nlwnys been liable, even in the quietest limes, when lie most assiduously could be taken care of, have not unnaturally developed themselves with acuteness during his re-j first cent rapid wanderings to nnd fro in, in 1 the central plain of Europe. Sleep-1 each lessness nnd general-nervous tension j Inking plnce ns usnnl during have supervened, and a course of! dnys of the South African War. specially-prepared tonics and sedativ-i Red Cross Postage Stamps es is reported to linve been ordered.' The Postmaster-General still liesi- Those who have long known Ihe Em-|v„tes to follow the example of two peror William's physical nnd ner-j0f the Allies—France and Belgium— vous qualities will be in no wny sur-jand issue postage stamps which will prised at this. Their astonishmentj i)SsjS|- the Wed Cross Fund, and, rather will be that he has borne up j though he hns been pressed to do for three months against a physical j this in various quarters, his reluctance mul mental weight of trouble and an-|to move is no surprise to those who xiefy Hint, in advance, his medical advisers would hnve deemed it most unlikely he could endure. A Long Week-End at the War A London gentleman, very well known to artists and in the City, being unable through circumstances to join the army, enme to art agreement with his family to tnke a short holiday in the battlefield of the "Marne and beyond Senlis. This happened some time ago, but the oceount given me of his adventures hns features that will still bear repetition. His grent difficulty wns to be allowed to go anywhere. He wns arrested mnny times as n German spy, nnd at the lnst control he was only nble to convince the commanding officer of his good faith by the simple statement that he wns an English gentleman who hnd a friend who was an officer iii' nn Irish regiment, and a friend who wns nn officer in n Scottish regiment, nnd he desired to visit his friends—where, plense, were the Coldstream Guards? The French officers pointed out very gently that the battle -line was hundreds of miles long, but my friend said that if he si rolled about he dared say he would knock ngninst his friends. As he was clearly n mad Englishman, he was allowed to proceed. His most unfortunate hour wns on another occasion when his enptors found upon him a diary, which he had kept largely for the amusement and instruction of his young son. He was ordered to translate it, nnd three solemn Frenchmen snt nnd listened to nil its trivilities nnd agreeable absurdities with terrific roars of "En- suiffe, monsieur" when he pnused for breath, hoping thnt they had had enough. He had nn knapsack, nor map, nor food ns he wandered through this desolate region, sometimes feeding on turnips, so there was indeed some renson for the belief that he wns mad. He snw queer things. A labourer keeping guard over the ruins of his cottage, of which one-half hnd been carried away by n shell, took him for nn angel of light, because he gave twenty francs for the labourer's lnst possession, an io surprise know the ways of his department. Stumps for nffixing to letters, the j profits from the snle of which go lo to offer to our guest something of our own security. The Use of Cavalry The story of Ihe employment of cavalrymen in the trenches reminds one that this arm of the service has had to display a good deal of versatility in this war. One had already heard of a troop of cnvnlry whicli, after service in the trenches, retained its bayonets when it took lo horses again, and actually used them in a cnvnlry charge. Apart from that departure from the recognized duties of horsemen, the military experts nre snid to hnve been surprised by the j extent of hand-to-hand fighting, bolh by cnvnlry nud infantry. It is not so very long ngo that one school of military experts argued for the abolition of the sword. The use of "shock" tactics by both cavalry and infantry hns been remarkable in Ihis war. though Ihere hnve heen a good many engagements iu whicli the enemy hns been invisible. A lnrge proportion of the defenders of Antwerp never saw a troop of attacking Germnns. As chance would hnve il the first Territorial regiment to go into the firing line—the London Scottish —was thrown immediately into hatid- to-hand lighting of the tierces! kind, and their lirst impressions of battle will perhaps be prejudiced by their experience. In any case, they enn scarcely expect to have the variety of action of the cavalry, who when lhe either the National Belief Fund or j time for pursuit of n retreating enemy the British Bed Cross, have been comes, will return to the one land of forthcoming from vnrious private work for which all the military ex- sources, but the fashion of thus aid- perls are agreed they nre necessary, ing a political, social, or philan-J London, November 3rd, 1914. Ihropic movement has never been popular here, though hisrhlv so in _m_^_m_^_—^_,^__^_^_^_^_m vnrious Continental countries nnd) NOTICE Is hereby given that, sixty ,, tt •, i oi i a ii i l-c flays after date, 1 intend tn npply Ihe United States. A. three-half-' • penny Bed Cross postage stamp issued during the wnr. nnd yielding, ns in France nnd Belgium, a halfpenny for relief, with the penny as before for the Postal Service, would he, however, a very different thing, nnd its issue at the present juncture would prove both profitable nnd popular. Afternoons Wilh the day concent rated into the daylight hours, arid fhe floating population multiplied appreciably; afternoons in Ihe Wesl End hnve become n remarkable socinl phenomenon. When London was London there were Saturday afternoons when every chair in the tea shops in the neighbourhood of Piccadilly Cire was occupied. At present this overcrowding mny happen on nny afternoon of Iho week. Tt is n strange nnd stirring thing to see Ihis bustling crowd, more cosmopolitan thnn Lon- following the don crowds hnve been for a very long|"ne '" tne p time. The yenr of the Franc British Exhibition did not provide parallel. The Strand, Pall Mall, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Oxford Street —everywhere there are slowly-moving strenms of people. They talk, too. which English crowds do with less ense nnd persistence. In Oxford Slreet this afternoon it seemed ns if every third person one passed spoke French or thnt strange Flemish which must have put so many amateur spy hunters on the supposed truck of a German. It only needed NOTICE m the- Minister of Lands for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum under the land and under the foreshore and under the water in Rupert District, described as follows: Commencing ut a post planted on the beach at the southwest corner of Section 27, Township 2, Rupert District; thence north 80 chains: then cewest SO chains; thence south to the shoreline; thence following the sinuosities of the shoreline to place of commencement. Dated this 31st day of October. 11)11. GEORGE A. ERASER, B. Hodgson, Agent. NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that, sixty days after date. I intend to apply to the Minister of Lands for a licence to prospect for conl and petroleum upon the laud nnd under the foreshore and S'under the wnlcr In Rupert District, described" ns follows: Commencing at a post planted on the beach at the south- | west corner of -Section 27, Township 2, [Rupert District; thence north SO chains; thence smith to the shoreline; thence uosities of Lie shore- of commencement. Dated Ibis 31st day of October, 1914. GEORGE A. FRASER, LANS REGISTRY ACT FREE GUARANTEED AMERICAN SILK HOSIERY We Want You to Know These Hose They stood lhe test when all others failed. They give real fool comfort. They linve no seams to rip. They never become loose nnd baggy ns the shape is knit in, not pressed in. They arc GUARANTEED for fineness, for style, for superiority of material and workmanship, absolutely stainless, and to wenr six months without holes or replaced by new pairs free. OUR FREE OFFER To every one sending us 50c to cover shipping charges, we will send, subject lo duty, absolutely free; Three pairs of our famous men's AMERICAN SILK HOSE with written guarantee, any color, or Three pairs of our Ladies' lluse in Black. Tan or White colors, with written guarantee. DON'T DELAY—Offer expires when denier in yonr locality is selected. Give color and size desired. The International,'1 Hosiery Co. 21 Bittner'Street Dayton, Ohio, U. S. A. DEPARTMENT OF WORKS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS SEALED TENDERS, superscribed "Tender for Library, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C„" will be received by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to noon of Tuesday, the 20th day of December, 1014, for the delivery and setting up complete of the- Furniture for the Library, Parliament Buildings, A'ictorin, B. C„ in accordance with the attached specification and cuts. Plans, specifications, contract, and forms of tender may be seen on nnd after the ISth day of November, 1014, , at the office of the Government Agent, Vancouver, B. ('., nnd the Department of Public Works. Victorin, B. C. Intending tenderers can obtain n set of plans and specifications by applying to the undersigned, n.c deposit of twenty-five (,ni) <l>. rjyitb a 1*26), fes overflowing on to the noisy side-walk to make a Parisian boulevard ™ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ remind one so insistently of its cal- n m if mis ennse it would be n delightful experience. As it is we nre glnd Nov. M IN THE MATTER of an Application for a fresh Certificate of Title to part of Lots 1 and 2, Spring Ridge, Victoria City NOTICE is hereby given of my intention at the expiration of one calendar month from the Hrst publication hereof to issue a fresh Certificate of Title ln lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to Alexander Wilson on the 7th day of August, 1871, and numbered 312A, which has been lost. DATED at the Land Registry Office, , , . , , .Victoria, B. C, this 7th day of Novem- Tf (he foreign invasion did not'ber, 1914. S. T, WOOTTON, Registrar General of Titles. Dec. in « _ which will be refunded on their return in good order. Each" proposal must Ve accompanied by an aooORted oa.nli cheque or. certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, nJ le pay- able.to the Honourable ,,'it Minister of Public Wortta, for it sum equal to 10 per cent, of tender, which shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so. or if hc fails to complete tho work contracted for. The cheque or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of tlie contract. Tenders will not be considered unless mnde out on the forms supplied, signed with the actual signature of the tenderer, nnd enclosed in the envelopes furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, J. E. GRIFFITH, Deputy Minister and Public Works Engineer, Public Works Department, Victoria, B. C, 18th November, 1914. Nov. 2S Dec. 20 Page Six THE WEEK Latest Arrivals at WEILER'S HELLO! Yes, it's Santa speaking. Have just arrived and am making my headquarters at Weiler's for the next month. Yes, by all means, eall on me, and call early, too, so you won't be disappointed. Just opening up my paek. In spite of the disastrous war and the financial stringency, I have gathered my usual supply of beautiful Holiday Gifts. I suppose you have heard tliis is to be a Christmas of Useful Gifts. Like every one else, I have been deeply moved by the awful suffering resulting from the War, and did some pretty hard thinking before finally selecting my store of gifts. I know just what each one of you wants, and I'm sure I have the very thing that will suit you. I have selected some particularly choice pieces of Gift Furniture for each one of the family. Ask to see the unique and beautiful, but very useful, novelties in Art Brassware and Silverware, that have just been unpacked. They make ideal Christmas Gifts. The Dainty Charm Of this pretty Tea Table lies in the fact that it has a lovely Tea Tray, which just fits the top, with a beautiful Chintz panel covered with glass. The convenient lower tray and side shelves afford additional accomodation, which the Hostess is sure to appreciate. This pretty table is made of Brown Willow with Oak top. It p will make an accept- i. i\ able Christmas Gift i V for your wife. Casli | price, $22.50. , Our Third Floor con- Smokers Cabinets and tains a fine assortment of Cellarettes Furniture for the Den. Come in and see it. Latest Style English Cellarettes in fumed or Early English finished. They have three cupboards and one drawer, and are fitted up Avith glasses, etc., all complete. When closed, there is nothing in their appearance that reveals the nature of the Cabinet. Cash Price, $36.00. Another Neat Style has a top, which makes a convenient Card Table, and the Cupboard is well fitted up. Makes an ideal Christmas Gift for a man. Cash Price, $14.85. A GIFT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME Is doubly appreciated. There is nothing quite so nice for wedding or Xmas Gifts as a piece of good Silverware. Its beauty and grace lend an air of distinction to the table. You'll enjoy seeing our unique and beautiful Cake Plates, Baskets, Butter Shells and Trays in pierced Silver Plate, and o u r new Quee n Anne T e a Services, and Entree Dishes. Useful and Ornamental These handsome Music Cabinets make an ideal gift for the Musician. They are built on simple, graceful lines, of dull finished mahogany. The interior is fitted with a number of well finished shelves. It is so easy to keep your music sorted and in order in one of these Cabinets. Some are perfectly plain, some are embellished with an exquisite bit of carving, and others have a small mirror on toi>. Cash Prices, $9.00 to $54.00. Yom iWlde | Better j At Weiler's __v_ma_7Bf THE WEEK Page Seven TIME TO CALL A HALT For the information of the Rate Payers of the City of Victoria, the following statement has been prepared, showing the increase in expenses of the various city departments during the last five years. The figures are obtained from the City Expenditure By-Law for those years, as passed by the Conned. 1912 $344,824 104,753 8,000 23,100 37,065 1910 1911 Interest and Sinking Fund, etc., General... $276,391 $350,729 Interest and Sinking Fund, Schools 25,173 74,191 RUNNING EXPENSES : Mayor and Council $ 6,000 $ 6,000 Legal 4,260 16,623 Civic 23,750 28,040 Store Cemetery 3,180 3,640 5,220 Parks 19,685 26,960 30,170 Pound v 2,550 2,460 3,725 Police 57,958 77,988 94,280 Fire 73,977 105,988 168,779 Library 7,670 9,100 14,260 Street Lighting 37,925 38,700 44,220 Public Market 1,170 1,290 1,430 Aged Home 7,420 8,050 9,630 Schools 129,540 165,325 168,193 Board of Health and Sanitary 34,216 53,580 160,475 Streets and Bridges 69,320 91,440 128,200 Sewers 2,953 7,000 9,000 Engineer 7,360 13,840 25,000 Plant and Pipe Yard Paving Plant Maintenance Plant Buildings and Yards 25,440 52,280 60,540 Water Works 79,960 104,080 198,590 Miscellaneous mRKNRRMKKmMK^ 133,400 127.600 93.450 1913 $583,168 29,753 $ 8,000 16,405 47,510 7,570 4,820 34,760 3,740 96,220 142,608 18,295 52,560 2,960 15,678 242,941 246,860 96,580 16,000 70,195 18,775 15,000 5,000 46,864 205,365 108,775 1914 $705,234 90,879 $ 8,000 17,419 54,007 7,510 4,865 34,760 3,800 114,970 150,684 20,000 57,000 2,105 13,240 297,667 263,387 119,700 40,250 68,185 24,990 18,000 5,000 36, IC 220,770 127,475 City Expenditure By-Law Totals $1,028,398 $1,363,965 $1,730,905 $2,136,402 $2,501,479 THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE IN WAR-TIME (Written Specially for "The Week' By a Londoner.) THIS year of 1914 will for ever stand out in letters of blood as llie date of the most terrible war that the human race could conceive. It has brought .misery and suffering to millions, it has almost annihilated one nation already, lint there is one institution wliich feels the actual effect mure Ihnn any olher, and that is llie London Stock Exchange. There are nearly five thousand members, with the same number of clerks, authorized and unauthorized, who occupy the floor of "the House," Office clerks and clerks employed hy the Stock Exchange clearinghouse amount to at least, ten thousand more. Never, since the year 1773, when the first building was erected in Capel Court. Bartholomew Lane, E.C., has "the House" been closed, and now it has already been shut for nearly four months, with no certain date fixed for the re-opening and resumption nf business. Should this war last another yenr. the probability is that the Stock Exchange will still remain closed. Members of the Stock Exchange are not permitted to have any olher trade, nor are their wives allowed to have any business occupation. The daily income of members averages about $25 in the quietest times. First consider then what the position must be at the present time, there are twenty thousand men ! thrown out of all employment with no immediate hope of business restarting. Think what misery this I must bring into thousands of homes ■ which have appearances to keep up, and which have been used not only lo | the comforts of a home, hut actual i luxury in many cases. A. member has generally a loan j running at his bankers to enable him to conduct his business, this menus I that all his securities are pawned. ' His income, which is reckoned from i account to account, a matter of nbout a fortnight, pays his house- ■ hold expenses, educates and clothes his children. This is cut off indelin- ately. The unfortunate clerks, who in I more cases are married and live on their monthly salaries, now have no- i thing. There is no fund to help these un- jfortuna'e people, wnr has come, and 'in many cases utterly ruined them. For many years the Stock Exchange has headed the lists to all charitable subscriptions, nnd T have ! often seen $100,000 subscribed in an 'hour when n demand hns been mnde. "The House" hns for yenrs been famous for its athletes and ils interest and support to all Britisli games. Some hundreds gave their lives for llieir country in the South African war. Notwithstanding the many temptations, they are the most honest corporation in the world, and although millions of shares aud stock change hands daily without any written con- tract between brokers and jobbers, yet one never hears of a bargain being repudiated. In bad limes nnd good (bey are nlwnys cheery, Ibeir business is bolh au anxious and exciting one, when j they make large sums, they spend j freely nnd give with both hands. j Let. us then remember, that al- tliciugh out here in B. C. wc may all be up ngninst it with probably worse to come, yet we enn put out n band ncross the seas and deeply sympathize with our slill more unfortunate brothers of lbe London Slock Exchange. November, 1914. F. P. BARTON. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that, sixty days nfter date, I intend to apply to the Minister of Lands for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum upon the land and under the foreshore and under the water In Rupert District, de- ] scribed as follows: Commencing at a post planted on the beach le chains j vast from the north-west corner of 'section 25, Township 2, Rupert District; [thence north 70 chains; thence east SO chains; thence south SO chains: thence ; west to shore-line; thence following the sinuosities id' the shore-line to place of commencement. Dated this ::ist day id' October, 1914. GEORGE A. FRASER, 13, Hodgson, Ag, . NOTICE VARIETY Mr. L. J. Qungliotli, proprietor of lbe Variety Theatre, is busy contemplating some changes in Ihis popular play house. The usual attractive programme prevails nt lhe Variety, and nexl week we mny have some ileitis of interest for our renders, if any changes are decided on. NOTICE is hereby given that, sixty I days after date, I intend to apply to lbe Minister of Lands for a licence to prospect for coal and petroleum upon tbe land and under tlie foreshore and under the water lu Rupert District, described as follows: Commencing al a post planted ou the beach 10 chains east from the north-east corner of Section 27, Township 2, Rupert District; thence noi'th 7.'1 chains; thence east SO chains: thence south to tlie shore-line: thence following tiie sinuosities of thc shoreline to the place of commencement. Haled tllis 31st day of October, 1914. GEORGE A. FRASER, E. Hodgson, Agent. The Kaiser once desired to be known us "The Peace King." Ills eldest son, to judge hy his alleged burglarious exploits, now wishes to be known ns the Charles Pence Prince.—Punch. Page Eight THE WEEK "SOTTO VOCE" Bv the Hornet T Polam HAT the Russian armies are carrving all before them in That it will be interesting to hear the official explanation in Berlin for the recent tremendous reverses. /." That by and bye when Kitchener gets his million men into the field, and the Allies begin to move, the Germans will be between two mill stones. Thnt if the war lasts until then, Kitchener will have two million men in the field a yenr from now. Vi That Canada's reasonable contribution to such a force as this is much higher than 100,000. ""' * Thnt according to Sir Richard McBride, England has given herself up to the business of War. That up to date Canada has been playing with the question, and hardly realizes that we are at war. That the one thing needful is to 2'et the men to the front. That it is not necessary for this purpose that there should be nny spectacular display. That the time spent nt present in Canadian Militia Camps is worse than wasted; there is only one place to train men—Salisbury Plnins. Vi That a thousand ex-service men could be recruited in Victorin within forty-eight hours, if they knew that they would be sent forward at once. That this business of recruiting is a far more serious matter than we are aware of. That no one lakes il so seriously as the mnn who knows most about il—Kitchener. That some people are inclined to turn to the Government for everything, when they should do a little for themselves. Thai the problem of feeding alien enemies could best be solved by the suggestion which Mrs. Kent made more than a month ago. That the rich Germans who live in ease nnd plenty under the protection of Britisli lnws, should be compelled to feed their indigent fellow countrymen. Thnl Canada is treating this subject of alien enemies far too lightly, aud may yet have to regret it. That it is impossible to take the Seattle Times seriously, and equally impossible to believe that it expects j it. j Thnl ils sensational war stories] would not impose on a child of five. That il is a poor compliment to, the intelligent citizens of Senllle to imagine them capable of being imposed upon by such canards. That in a small way the Seattle Times illustrates the renson why W. R. Hearst has never been taken seriously by his own countrymen. Vi That in the matter of fake stories, he is a worthy successor of Rouge- mount and Roosevelt. \e /t\ That the attention of the readers is respectfully called lo the statement of civic expenditures printed in the current issue. W, That everything has come down in Victoria except taxes, and they are coming. That with the number of clothing sales now on, if you cannot suit yourself with a suit, you nre hard to suit. Thnt it is not to be wondered at in n Democratic country that so many men favour the "Commonwealth." That not many men have visited London, nnd in the short, space of five days had interviews witli the King nnd Queen. Earl Kitchener. Lord Fisher, Sir John Jellicoe, Sir Edward Grey, Mr. Asquith nnd the First Lord of the Admiralty. That the "Times" might just ns well get into the band waggon, and share the pride which British Columbin feels in her nntive born Premier. tt The British Empire is Now Fighting For Its Existence." This was the emphatic statement of Earl Kitehener at the Guildhall on Monday OUR WAR LORD Again appealed not only for "men," but for "material" help. That was his appeal to all of us, The Help Is Needed There are not many "slackers" among the "fighters." Let there be none among the "givers." VICTORIA PATRIOTIC AID SOCIETY Corner Fort and Broad Streets. Special Notice! Finch & Finch 717-719 Yates Street This Store Will Be Closed All Day MONDAY, November 30th, during which time we will be busy marking down and arranging stock for our great Compulsory Sale A $75,000 stock to be sacrificed at enormous reductions. Doors Open Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 9 a. m. Watch Daily Papers for Prices and Further Particulars DURING nine months of this year, to October 1, the quantity of lend in ores received at the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co.'s smelting works at Trail wus approximately 4,000,000 lbs. The annual meeting of shareholders in the Consolidated Miniug and smelting Co., owning and operating mines in both Enst nnd West Kootenay, and reduction works and a lead (irenery at Trail, is due to be held al the company's head office, in Toronto, Ontario, in December. It is expected the results of the operations of the fiscal year ended September 30th, last, will show a good margin of profit. The Le Roi No. 2, Limited, which shortly nfter the declaration of the wnr in Europe suspended work at its Josie group of mines in Rossland camp and last month resumed with only a very small force of miners, is now working about 40 men nnd increasing its output of ore accordingly. The Tonopah Belmont Co., of Philadelphia, U. S. A., is continuing the development of the property of the Surf Inlet Gold Mines, Ltd., which is situated on Princess Roynl Island. A long adit is being driven nt a lower level than the older workings, and the work is being done expeditiously, a compressor and other power plnnl having been put in. THE WEEK Page Nine MUCH interest is attached to the Patriotic Vaudeville, which held the boards at the Royal Victoria Theatre last night, with a matinee and evening performance tonight. In view of the many well known people tiling pa.v, society will be well represented both on the stage and "in front." Mrs. Mclllree entertained at the tea hour in honor of Mrs. (Captain) Raven, of Edson, during the week. •.\i Mrs. John Hope is spending a .short time al Hatley Park wilh her parents, lhe Hon. James and Mrs. Dunsmuir. Vi The Misses. Nash entertained at a small tea on Saturday afternoon. Canon Cowley has returned from a lengthy visit to Englnnd. Mrs. II. Mume "The Chimneys," Michigan Street, entertained at the tea hour on Friday. k Mrs. W. J. Roper, "Sherbourne" lias recovered from a sharp attack of neuritis and is receiving a hearty welcome back from her colleagues in the different organizations in whicli she is interested. Miss Lander has returned from a three months' visit with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilkensou, of Litlle River. Miss M. McBraire Smith is convalescing after her recent illness. Mrs. Dennis Cox, 2010 Granite Slreet, Oak Bay, will receive on Friday, December 4, instead of on Friday next, tho 27th instant. An interesting review of thc ac- j livilies of the Victoria Ladies' Swimming Club during its rst year of existence was given by the president, Miss Hartlie, at the annual meeting of Ihe club, held in the Y. W. C. A. on Tuesday evening. Miss Iiardie was in the chair. Mr. C. L. Gordon, Provincial censor of moving pictures, with headquarters nl Vancouver,, spenl Wednesday in lhe city. Mr. R. Burde, Mayor of Port Alberni, and Mr. Cory Wood, M.P.P., came down for a few days during lbe week. The American Society gave a dnnce at lhe Alexandra, Hall last Wednesday night. About 500 people were present. Mrs. Simpson held one of her series of subscription dances last Monday night at the Alexandra Hall. The arrangements for these dances are excellent, Miss Main's orchestra providing the music, and a dainty buffet supper, lemonade and claret cup being served. The next dance will be given on Monday, December 28th. The annual dance of the Victoria Ladies' Hockey Club wall be held at the Alexandra Club tonight, commencing at 8:30 o'clock. This dance will be given in honor of the Vancouver Ladies' Hockey Club, whose representative team will play against tlie Victoria ladies this afternoon. The proceeds of the dance will be devoted to the relief of the poor. Mr. H. de M. Mellin, who left the employ of the Provincial Government a few weeks ago, to offer his services to the War Office, has been gazetted to captaincy in the rifle brigade. At a meeting of the Gonzales Chapter, I. O. D. E., held at the home of Mrs. Shallcross, all arrangements were made for the Christmas Tree for the soldiers' children, to be held on December 23. It was felt that unless something were done to prevent it, the wives and children of tbe men at the front would spend a sad and lonely Christmas season. Mrs. Mclllree, 1031 Carberry Gardens, will receive during the coming Winter on the second Thursday in each month, and not on the fourth Tuesday. MAJESTIC Madame Watts ROBES SUITS CORSETS Suite 401-4 B. C. Perm. Bldg., Douglas St., Victoria, B. C. Phone 1623 We are offering a special discount of 15 per cent, on all "Purchases" or "Orders" placed with us during December. SOME excellent movies will be shown at the Majestic on Yates Street this week. On Mouday and Tuesday war scenes from the Front, and prisoners at a concentration camp in England, and Wednesday and Thursday, "The Hold Dp," seventh of "The Beloved Adventure Series," and on Friday and Satur-j day, "Buster Brown," the children's film. Get your Rose Bushes, Shrubs, and Perennial Plants, etc., from Brown Bros. & Co. Limited 618 View Street Phone 1269 Cut Flowers BIJOU THIS popular little house has'. quite the pick of the film ser-| vices, and is showing some excellent' pictures. '' The Million Dollar j Mystery" is running for eighteen ; weeks, four of which have passed. At I the conclusion of the series a prize I of thirty dollars in gold will be given away. . .Post cards, photos of local regiments at Victoria Photographic Co., 1006 Government St. Phone 2726. "What is a phenomenon, Uncle Bill?" "A phenomenon is a small boy about your size who never bothers anybody.— Boston Globe. 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 EVERY SATURDAY NITE CABARET At the Popular Westholme Brill 1417 Government Street 5—ARTISTS—5 MISS EMILLINE BERRIMAN Soprano Every Evening Sunday Concert, 6:30 to 9:30 Phone 4544 and reserve table. Quality Supreme Service Unexcelled. MUSICAL TUITION Mrs. Baer is resuming her classes for instruction in Piano, Organ and Theory. Special Attention to Beginners Studio: 417 Vancouver Street Phone 1945R. m/ZS,. odist Corns Removed Without Pain 201 Hibben-Bone Bldg. Phone 2888 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY Special Through Touirst Sleeper on Imperial Limited in connection with Christmas Sailings St. John, N. B., to Liverpool, England. Leave Vancouver Nov. 26—Connect S. S. Hesperian Dec. 4 Leave Vancouver Dec. 4—Connect S. S. Scandinavian Dec. 11 Leave Vancouver Dec. 9—Connect S .S. Messanabie Dec. 15 Through fares, including sleeper, second-class, $123.55 upwards. Third, $00.80. For any further information and accommodations write or phone L. D. OHETHAM, 1102 Government St. City Passenger Agent. 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, Sflcy-Trau. Page Ten THE WEEK A EMILINE BERRIMAN Who Sings "TIPPERARY" and "I'm Looking For a Nice Young Fellow Who is Looking For a Nice Young Girl" As Well as other Popular Songs At the Westholme Grill ^7 PANTAGES PATRONS of Pantages this week have expressed universal satisfaction at the excellence of a good all-round bill, whicli justified our advance notice of last week, and the matinee and evening performances today should draw large audiences. I have also great anticipations for next week, when everybody will be going to see Laurie Ordway, who sings a number of London music hall hils. Laurie is a real comedienne and keeps her audience in screems of laughter witli her songs, "I Want to Be a Blushing Bride," and "That's What Marriage Did to Me." She is also likely to sing "Tippernry," and when she does, well, the audience is right with her. Another act which will prove a big draw shows Lottie Mayer, and a bevy of beautiful diving girls who are as clever and dashing as they are lovely. An artistic dancing act is "A Lesson in Dancing," introducing original dnncing and melodious singing. A comedy playlet, a juggling turn, and interesting pictures, showing Canadian oil fields, conclude whnt should prove nu unusually strong bill. ROMANO FOLLOWING their recent success with the serinls "Lucille Love, The Girl of Mystery," and "The Trey 0' Hearts" the management of the Romano Theatre have made arrangements whereby they will exhibit, commencing Wednesday and Thursday, December 2nd and 3rd, the latest serial of the Universal Film Co., "The Master Key." This serial has been pronounced by critics as "the greatest yet." Judging from the amount of money being spent by the Universal Film Co., in the production of this picture, there is no doubt that it wall live up to PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Week Commencing November 30th VIOLET NIETZ- JACK PHIPPS & CO. LOTTIE MAYER 6—And Her Grecian Diving Girls—6 Added Attraction MISS LAURIE ORDWAY The Merry English Comedienne In the Great Comedy Playlet "A Strenuous Daisy" DEWITT YOUNG & SISTER The College Boy Juggler Sam—DAVIS & WALKER—Laura In "A Lesson in Dancing" 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 Royal Victoria Theatre November 27 and 28 AND MATINEE ON SATURDAY Half of the proceeds will be given to tlie Patriotic Fund and the other half to a fund to provide Christmas presents for the Victoria soldiers on Canada's Overseas Contingent. Belgian Tillage Scene—Before and after the German invasion. Realistic production in which Miss Swepstone will appear in tlie Dance of Desolation. Mlss K. Dunsmuir will sing "Croony Melody," accompanied hy a chorus in an aeroplane. Mrs. R. H. Pooley will sing the famous recruiting song "YOUR KING AND COUNTRY NEED YOU" Other novel and attractive items on the programme will Include dances of the Allied Nations arranged by Miss Swepstone. Box Office sale of seats opens on Monday, November 23. Prices: 25c, 50c and 75c; box seats, $1,50. At Saturday's matinee children will be admitted to all parts of the house for 25c. The general arrangements for the entertainment are in the hands of Mrs. A. D. Macdonald and Mlss K. Dunsmuir. expectations. The leading roles are being played by Robert Leonard and Ella Hall, two of the best favorites on the Universal staff. ROMANO THEATRE Commencing Wednesday and Thursday, December 2nd and 3rd, and eac h week thereafter, Princess Theatre MISS VERNA FELTON and The Allen Players November 30th, 1914 "THE GIRL IN THE TAXI" Special Cabaret Scene By Miss Felton, Mrs. Hallward, Miss Faindon, Mr. Bennett and Mr. Pearce. Popular Prices, HALL & WALKER Agents Wellington Colliery Company's Coal 1232 GOVERNMENT ST. PHONE 83 NEW METHOD LAUNDRY Limited "Quality Launderers" 1015-1017 North Park Street Phone THE WEEK Page Eleven A COMING PROBLEM NOW that Christmas is approaching the majority of us will be asking ourselves, "What shall we get for Christmas presents'?" We have nearly all of us felt the pinch of hard limes, bul we must not forget that every time we spend our money, even if it is on ourselves, we are helping somebody. Tbe local business men have done their utmost to prevent distress in this city by keeping on as many employees as possible, even when biisinesss has not warranted Ibeir retention No one has done more for Victoria iu this way than the old established and well known linn of Weiler Bros., and Victorians generally should do their part at Christmas time by shopping in Victoria, and shopping as liberally us possible. Many people will probably pursue a system of giving presents whicli will prove useful as well as ornamental, anil a short description of a few things seen at Weiler Bros, may- prove helpful to many readers. Amongst many delightful articles ol' furniture which should be very acceptable in any home were a varied selection of elegant tables for every purpose, some showing original devices for economy of space which will surely recommend them lo dwellers in apartment bouses. One of these is a "nest" of tables, consisting of several liltle tables which fit one under lhe oilier, so Ihal nil together lake up no more room than the largest, but one can just pull out a table to put down a plant or anything else that a handy table is required for. Other little work tables have chintz bags and drawers for needlework, etc.. concealed in what appears lo be an ordinary writing desk, and the whole thing will fold up if required. Standing about on some of lliese tables were some hand-carved Italian candle slicks in dull gilt, wliich I thought most artistic. Nothing is more delightful for a window recess Ihan a cluster of growing plants or ferns. I saw some stands in either reed, mahogany or fumed oak, having zinc lining properly drained, and just the thing for a window decoration. The reed furniture is quite inexpensive and many charming articles may be obtained, among them being a tea-waggon on wheels having a removable glass top, under which cakes or sweets can be k*pt cool and clean. At the presenl moment English goods will have a strong appeal, and none more than the English chairs with the Pickwick characters depicted on the backs. Other English furniture I liked included neat nnd useful music racks, jardinieres, waste paper basets and occasional tables. The Old Windsor chairs, too, nre also quaint and will appeal to those liking things with an old world air. A dumb waiter in dull mahogany was tastefully designed, and some handsome trays were seen in plain nnd inlay effects. Several interesting desks are worth inspection, one of Ihem, attracting my notice especially, had n red felt top on which was set out a desk set in plain gilded effect. These desk sets in themselves would make charming presents, one of them in old ivory nnd cspecinlly fascinating nnd would be charming in milady's boudoir, delightful also for the boudoir of a French room was a Louis XV. curio table, which can be obtained in gilt or mahogany. Several articles which will appeal to men include cellarets in several designs, all with some unique and original touch which will greatly recommend them. A neat pedestal table conceals a combination steel safe, where jewels or silver can be kept in safety. The great attraction about so many of these things is their ex- clusiveness, for they embody art and utility not to be found in the wares of an ordinary furniture store. Weiler Bros.' beautiful store is a credit to Victoria and a visit cannot fail to impress one with the feeling that there is no ground for pessimism at the present time, and that Vic-'' torians are going to get ready for a right merry Christmas. IT COSTS LESS It costs less to pay Cash. When everyone realizes this the Credit system will die a natural death. By paying Cash the customer not only effects a substantial saving on his own purchases but helps the storekeeper to make better bargains, and so to extend the "Cash Saving" system. Just how much can be saved can only be ascertained by giving the system a trial. Thousands have done so during the last three weeks at Kirkham's Cash Store, corner of Fort and Government. Take Advantage of our Reorganization Sale $40,000 To be raised in Fifteen Days Take Advantage of these Specials Ladies' Dents' Gloves, worth $1.25 and $1.50 -- Special 75c Dr. Diemiels' Linen Underwear $3.50 a Suit Ten dozen Hats, worth up to $5 Special $2.50 FITZ PA TRICK tf 0 CONNELL "You'll Like Our Clothes."—Regd. 641-7 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING RECJU LATIONS. Coal mining rights of the Dominion In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and ln a portion of the Provlnoe of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of Jl an acre. Not more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. Applications for a lease must be made by the applicant ln person to the Agent or Sub Agent of the District ln 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 %l 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 live cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returnt, accounting for 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 avallabU 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 Lands W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.—Unauthorised publication of thlt advertisement will not be paid for. march 22 LAND REGISTRY ACT IN THK MATTER of an Application or a fresh Certificate of Title to part 3 acres) of northwest 1-4 of the soutli- ast 1-4, and of the northeast 1-1 of lie southwest 1-4 of Section 14, Mayne sland, B. C. NOTICE is hereby given of my In- entlon at tho expiration of one calen- ar month from the flrst publication ereof to Issue a fresh ■ Certlflcate of Title issued to .lames Ashton Bowker on the 6th clay of December, 1904, and numbered 10G57 C, which has been lost. DATED at the Land Registry Office, Victoria, British Columbia, this 13th day of October, 1914. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar General of Titles. LAND REGISTRY ACT IN THE MATTER of an Application for a fresh Certlflcate of Indefeasible Title to Lot 2, Block 5, of part of Section 10 "Burlelth Park," Map 969, Victoria City, NOTICE Is hereby given of my Intention at the expiration of one calendar month from the first publication hereof to issue a fresh certlflcate of Indefeasible Title, in lieu of the Certlflcate of Indefeasible Title issued to Rasmus Sorensen on tho 11th of October, 1913, and numbered 12594, which lias been lost or destroyed. DATED at the Land Registry Office, Victoria, B. C, tho Kith day of October, 1911. S, Y. WOOTTON, Registrar General of Titles. Nov. 11 Dec 111 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. Page Twelve THE WEEK PAY CASH PAY LESS Bargains Are Not Few and Far Between but Offered by the Score at Kirkham's New CASH BRANCH **\£T D \Z U A Alt'C THE H0ME 0F THE REAL CASH business- J\-JL J\ JX. i 1 L\ IVj 1^ Helps you to SAVE money and free you from the worries of credit. This cash branch is the popular rendezvous of the thirfty money saving throngs within and outside the confines of Victoria. There's an every-day onward march to our Fort Street and Government Street doors. Buyers at every counter go away satisfied and contented. There's confidence in the store, in the goods and in the prices. Seventeen Examples of Our Cash Branch Gash Prices: Meats Poultry Pastry NEW SULTANAS per lb., 9c NEW CURRANTS per lb., 9c B. C. CREAM large tins, 8c CANNED BLACK CHERRIES, .large tins, 20c HOLBROOK'S PUNCH SAUCE... .bottle, 19c FEL'S NAPTHA SOAP 10 bars for 64c SUNLIGHT SOAP 22 bars for 99c TOILET PAPER 6 rolls or packages for 25c MEADOW SWEET PEAS per tin, 8c CUPS AND SAUCERS, Gilt Edge and Spray, per doz., $1.20 PLATES, Gilt Edge and Spray, .per doz., 75c to $1.20 HOUSEHOLD PINS per paper, 3c CLOTHES RACKS, just the thing for drying Clothes in wet weather 50c to $1.00 DOOR MATS each, 75c to $1.50 QUAKER VEGETABLES, all kinds.per tin, 10c SPLENDID APPLES per box, 94c FRESH CRISP GINGER SNAPS, 3 lbs. for 25c Confec= tionery Teas and Coffees FREE CITY DELIVERIES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO MAIL ORDERS WE USE COPPER COINAGE SALT AND FRESH FISH BAKERY GOODS CROCKERY AND KITCHEN UTENSILS SCHOOL AND WRITING STATIONERY NEVER LEAVE THE STORE WITHOUT PAYING A VISIT TO OUR MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH DEPARTMENTS BUTCHER PHONE: 5520 GROCER PHONE: 5521 H. O. KIRKHAM & CO. Ltd. We Use Copper Pennies We Use Copper Pennies Corner Government and Fort WE SPECIALIZE STRONGLY IN TEAS AND COFFEES
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