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The Week fl British Columbia Newspaper and Review The Official Organ of the Victoria Real Estate Exchange fol. XII, No. 50-Twelfth Year Victoria, B.C., Canada, May 8,1915 5c. a copy, $2.00 a year Progress of the War ^■"TT-'UIK BURDEN of tho war is now on the shoulders of nil Bl I our people. We are beginning to feel it. The daily ar- I ■*- rival of casualty lists is bringing it home to us in the most BBdtmate sense. Hundreds of Canadian mothers nre weeping for Hms who will never more darken the doors of their home. The Huhlic is touched to the quick hy bulletins which tell of the loss of Hruve young fellows who were prominent in the community, and Him were known to thousand outside their own families. In this H'uy Canada feels for tho first time a real sense of personal loss, Hml of active participation in the horrors, the sufferings, and the ^Bereavements of a great war. Something of that sober note which H'us so prominent in the reports from England in the earliest days Hi' the war is beginning to steal over the Canadian people, and its ^H-.eronce only tends to emphasize the incongruity .of external issues. Hast Fall Lord Kitchener said tlrnt the war would really begin in Hlnv. the results of the Inst week tend to confirm the accuracy of his ^Prediction. At the moment of writing, vital issues are nt stake in Hlic Dardanelles, in Gnlicin, nnd in Belgium. In the former the ^Hucrgotic bombardment of nearly two months ago has given place Hi a serious campaign by land nnd sen; the occupation of the Gal- Hipnli Peninsula by the Allies is a military movement of importance liul magnitude. Owing to the configuration of the country, progress Hill be slow, but there is no reason to doubt that it will be continu- Hiis. The calibre of the Turkish troops is greatly inferior to that Hi' tho German, tho Allies have a large army, probably not less than Ho0,000 men, contiguous to the Straits; the efficiency of the naval Huns has already been demonstrated, and when land and sea forces H iv able to prosecute their co-ordinate attack, aided by the Russian H?'cet in the Sen of Marmora the "impregnable Dardanelles" will lip taken. According to the highest authorities this may occupy two Huonths, hut it must end in the fall of Constantinople, and when lihut epochal event occurs Germany will have received a vital wound. Bof the Russian reverse in Galieia, on the banks of tho Donajcc, it Bis impossible to speak with any certainty because of conflicting I reports. That the combined German and Austrian armies forced a ■ passage across the river nnd established themselves on the Eastern lliiiuk is admitted. The Germans have celebrated this incident as ■"a glorious victory," while Petrograd declares that it lias held the Heucmy to the bunks of tho river, and the incident has no special ■strategic significance. However, on either showing it is a reverse Bfor the Russians, if not an important one, and tends to show the llrength and determination of the German resistance to the advance I hi Hungary through the Carpathians. Without seeking for a ■moment to discount the efficiency of the Russian forces it is im- ■jossiblo not to experience some anxiety nt their repeated failure In reach the objective. Tho obstacles confronting them arc enor- Biiiouh, mid winter created conditions which have had no parallel B-ince tho days of Napoleon. Tho next few months will determine B'"bether the Russian troops are able to deliver an effective blow in I his region, it cannot, be long delayed without sensibly affecting the (morale of their troops on the Eastern frontier. The crucial incident ■ of the week has been the German offensive in Belgium. In the I neighborhood of Ypres the most snnquinary conflict of the war has I taken place. Aided by devolish ingenuity Germany has undoubt- ■ cdly made some headway, hns secured some important positions, land is holding them. The Teuton forces are nt death grip with I British troops. Tbe tide of victory ebbs and flows. From battlc- I fields drenched with blood, mingled cries of suffering and rage are I heard in the remotest parts of the Empire, but their deepest nole I is a cry of appeal which is awakening sympathetic response in every I country of "the seven seas". | Threatening An Election CONSIDERABLE resentment has been aroused throughout the Dominion against tho leaders of the Conservative party who are suspected of endeavouring to precipitate a : (iciierul 'Election in the near future. This resentment is growing; I it lias taken the form of public meetings of protest, of special resolutions of protest by Boards of Trade, of strong opposition on tho part, of a large and influential section of the Conservative Press, and ns Tho Week happens to know of strongly worded telegrams nnd lettergrams from influential Conservatives in many parts of tho Dominion. Beyond these there is a stronger feeling of resentment on the part of "the man in the street", for wherever you find him he gives expression to the same opinion, that there should be no election at present, and preferably not until after the war. On public grounds there is no argument possible in favour of an election, and every fact which boars upon the subject furnishes an argument against it. Tho Montreal Board of Trade, which must be regarded as the loading business organization of the Dominion, has come out flnt-flooted against it, nnd in an admirably worded resolution has pointed out that under existing conditions an election would be an offence to the public sonscicnee, that it would dislocate business which is beginning to revive, that it would create animosities wherever true interest calls for perfect unanimity of action and endeavour, that it would withdraw the attention of Ministers and many of our most important public men from those imperative duties which the war has imposed upon thorn, that it would lower the efficiency of Canadian war service for several months, nnd in n supreme crisis it might have an adverse influence on the fortunes of the war. Undoubtedly these representations fairly express tbe general sentiment, nnd no attempt has been made by the advocates of an election to traverse them. It may be taken for granted that the only arguments that can be used in favour of nn election are arguments based upon the considerations of party. In ordinary times such considerations would be perfectly legitimate, indeed one may go further and admit that under ordinary conditions, and under the system of government that prevails in this country it is the duty of every man to do his utmost to advance the interests of that political party with which ho has thrown in his lot. But there are times when purely party considerations count for nothing. Times when the welfare of the State demands that they shall be subordinated to greater issues. We are passing through such a time, and now, as often, the Mother of Parliaments has furnished im example and shown how political opponents should sink their differences and act in unison for the common weal. Canada can not do better than follow this example; the evidences that the people desire it are overwhelming; indeed, so unanimous nnd so deep rooted is the feeling that it is difficult to be believed that the resentment that has been aroused at the mere suggestion of nn election will not intensify and manifest itself in n concrete form if Ihe issue should be forced. In this connection one cannot disregard the official pronouncement of the Hon. Robert Rogers at. Montreal. Rightly or wrongly Mr. Rogers is credited with being the chief instigator in this matter. In any event he has , shouldered the responsibility of stating the case for its advocates. In n nutshell, it is that the co-operation of the Liberal party in the House is superficial, that it lucks sincerity, that as a mutter of fact it is conspiring nil the time to defeat tbe objects of the Government, and that its machinations have become so pronounced that the generous policy of aid to the Empire on which Canada has embarked is in danger of being weakened. Tn short, that for the successful carrying on $500 IN GOLD FREE For Full Particulars of this Splendid Offer by The Week See Pages Three and Six in To-Day's Issue of the policy the Government must place the issue before the constituencies and secure n new mandate. Even idmitting the correctness of the premises, one finds it difficult to accept the argument. It will not, be easy to convince the people of the Dominion that with a solid majority of forty-five, which has never yet failed them, the Government should have any difficulty in carrying out a policy which bus received general commendation, nnd the principle of which bus not been attacked even by the Opposition. The splendid personal character of Sir Robert Borden, and the confidence which lie has aroused among all classes by the manner in which be bus risen to the needs of the crisis with which the Empire is confronted nre assets, which, united with the working majority of forty-five, should enable any government to hold its own, ami to finish its work in a creditable nnd efficient manor. That the Liberal opposition, having allowed the war vote to pass, would refrain from the exercise of nil their political ingenuity to discredit the Government, and would even under the exigencies of these crucial times become nn altruistic organization would surely not be expected by so experienced n politician ns the Hon. Robert Rogers. But. tbe view of The Week, and the view which it believes is held by nt least eighty per cent, of the people of the Dominion, is that this is not the time to furnish an occasion for the exploitation of political animosities, nnd that as the Government is in no danger of falling with such a leader nnd such a strong majority it will not only be inexcusable, but fatuous to challenge fate. Our highly respected Kootenny Member, Mr. R. F. Green, a man than whom there is no more astute politician in the West, whilst meticulously repeating nil the arguments advanced by Mr. Rogers in Montreal, carefully refrain from expressing any personal opinion ns to tbe desirability of nn election, and it is difficult to believe that a public man who invariably has his ear so close to the ground has not heard the rumblings of discontent, and realized that to force an election now would not only be highly unpopular with the majority of the electors, who il lnust be remembered are not strictly partisan, but would impose a severe strain on the party loyalty of many who have never yet failed to poll a Conservative vote when called upon. eiimbing Down SINCE Inst week the 13. C. E. R. hns commenced the process known as •'Climbing down", and has not only yielded to the first demand of the public, us voiced in the columns of The Week, but has promised to continue the new policy. It has been a long time in making up its mind, for if it had taken good advice it would have reduced its fares nnd improved its service in the Spring of last year, in which case its exchequer would have been enriched hy tens of thousand of dollars. However, "better late than never", the company has yielded to tho inevitable, though it cannot he said to have done so gracefully. It may help the public to forget its obduracy in the past if it is more prompt ill improving the service than it was in reducing tlie fares. Incidentally, it must be pointed out that the company in doing the right thing has laid itself open to further criticism in the official announcement made by its local manager. And here, let it be said, that in the criticism that bus been levelled at the company not one word of complaint has been made against their local representative. It is realized by the public that he has no voice in the matter, and that the policy of the company is framed by absentee directors who know nothing at first hand of local conditions, and who have not yet adopted the wise policy of allowing their local managers to exercise managerial discretion. Their Victoria representative has been here so many years, and is so thoroughly "an fait" with local requirements that he could never have been responsible for a policy which raised fares and impoverished the service just when trade depression rendered the public intolerant of either. It is impossible for the company to disguise the fact that they had become unpopular through mismanagement and mistaken policy. This created nn opening for the "Jitneys" which have attained remarkable success. In his official manifesto the local manager says that the "jitney" competition is unfair, the public does not think so. It very quickly, however, showed that it considered it, unfair on the part of the various street railway companies to try to kill the "jitney" movement under the. specious plea of "regulation", when what they really sought; was "prohibition." The public will not stand for these indirect methods, but it will appreciate tbe more manly action of the company in trying to fight competition with the legitimate weapons of lower fares, and better service. In this connection it. may be permissible to point out that the B. C. E. R. is making rather ton large n claim when it says that its new rates are the lowest on the Continent; as a matter of fact, a three cent faro has been operative in New York for years. It would be unkind to comment on the arrogant manner in which the B. C. E. R. treated the Oak Bay Municipality. Its Reeve has stated the ease so admirably Ihat even the London directors should be able to realize why the company has made itself unpopular. Black'Balling Officers A,CERTAIN Military Regiment, quartered in this town, demands that an applicant for a Commission, who is proposed by one of their officers, shall have his name placed on the notice board of the Mess for two weeks, and at the end of that time, he is balloted for by a meeting of all the officers, one black ball in seven to count against him. In two or three eases, since war has broken out, applicants have been secretly black-balled and prevented from serving their King and Country. There is no reason given, the applicant is not permitted to defend his honor, and in return for his offer of service be hns to face the disgrace I '.) of some unknown charge which has been brought against him. In common fairness to the bulk of the officers, it is not their fault, but that, of this absurd ballot system which permits one or two individuals to vent their personal spite or jealousy and to cover themselves by the secrecy of the ballot box. In a club, this system, although not n good one, is usual, but in a Militia Regiment in war time, it is n positive scandal. An applicant should lie allowed to defend himself, ami unless any charge can be brought against him and proved, or it is shown that he lacks the qualities of n gentleman, by birth, education or manners, he should lie allowed to he attached and given the opportunity of serving his country. In ninny cases officers in these militia regiments are tumble thom- selves lo go lo tbe tiring lino, from various reasons, such as bad sight, etc. Should Ihey then not make room for those who can'. nnd not actually prevent them by tbe very German method of striking in the dark? The militia regiments in Victoria and throughout, the Dominion have done magnificent work, they have turned ont well trained officers and men who are now making the world reverberate with their gallantry nnd barvcry. Do not, then, let it lie said, after the war is over, that a single man who was qualified to fight, was prevented by such a mean and dispicable thing as a black ball and struck in the back by an unknown who had not the courage to give a reason either to the applicant or his commanding officer. The Unemployed A TOO great and altogether mistaken sensitiveness for the reputation of Victoria has led to minimising the importance of milking adequate provision for the relief of the unemployed. To persist any longer in this mistaken policy would be inexcusable. The hungry must bo fed, and must not lie pauperized. This duty devolves first on the City Council, nnd then on the Provincial Government. Other municipalities have been helped, why not Victoria ? Page Two THE WEEK May 8th, 1915 THE WEEK A BRITISH COLUMBIA WEWSPAPEB AMD BEVIEW PtibUnbeA Every Saturday by The Week Publishing Company Limited, at 635 Courtney BtrMt, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Telephone 1383 SUBSCRIPTION: One year, In advance, 12.00; six months, $1.00; three months, 50c. Single copies. 5c. Foreign subscriptions to countries in Postal Union, J3.00 WILLIAM BLAKEMORE President and Editor •SOTTO VOCE" Bv the Hornet HAT with the near East in the molting pot, Greece should T come to I lie top. Thnl Hie Kaiser, according to a Herman professor, is ns innocent of tliiis war ns n little bnhe—in arms. Tbnt every lime Von Hindenburg finises the Russian growler he Ihuls trouble bruin. Thnl tbe tearful woman finds it bard work I" l;eep her powder dry. m Tbnt every man hns his price— why give vourself away. m . That ils n wise smoking room story thnl knows its own father. Tbnt when John Drew came on he wns the ghost of former days, nnd when he went off ,he "ghosl" walked. Thai the "Follies" would be well advised In engage n business manager, Ihey hnve Ihe Intent but do not know how to handle it. Thai jusl now it looks ns if the amateurs nre quite a little bit better than the professionals, al any rate they draw better. That lhe ''Stop, Look, Listen" show wns a clever entertaining revue, nnd highly creditable to Miss Dunsmuir and her assistants. Thnl the City Council is more determined llian ever not to allow the agitators to run the Employment Bureau. Thnl these gentlemen seem lo forget thai their hostility to Dr. Millar Ihey did nol represent the wishes of organized labour. That on one occasion at least I heir fiction wns repudiated by the Trades and Labor Council. * Thai the resolution of lhe Ci[y Council on Dr. Millar's work fairly represents the popular verdict. Thai as The Week never inserts correspondence under a threat, it will not he able to Hud room for a letter tendered by one of the agitators. ?!; That nobody wants n general election, unci if it becomes a necessity it will become a painful one. * That the Government could not devise a more certain method of com- initing political suicide. Thai the Montreal Board ol' Trade passed a resolution which expresses Canadian sentiment lo a nicely. That nn government can ufTord to disregard such an appeal from .the loading commercial organization in lhe Dominion. Thai the number of unemployed in Victoria is increasing. * That the City Council would be well advised to handle this subject themselves, and not appoint either n committee or commission. Tbnt Ibis is lhe only way lo elini- innle the trouble milkers. Thnl il is nol u question of maintaining wage standards, but of feeding the hungry. Thnl at any other time the completion of the Sooke Lake waler scheme would have demanded a public celebration. Tbnt hereafter Victoria is nssured of a good water supply without paying tribute. That the B. C. E. R. hns climbed down nnd conceded both demands made by The Week—reduced fares, anil u heller service. Tbnt if Ihey hud done lliis when it wns lirsl suggested Ihey would hnve been many Ihousiiuds of dollnrs in pocket. rlt Thnl their trentmenl of lhe official invitation from lhe Oak Bay Municipality is a rete illustration of "How not Jo do il". That it is also a specimen of the high-hnnded policy which has landed them in their difficulties. That now Ihey have decided lo mend I heir ways, Ihey might with advaiiilagc mend their manners al the same time. That people nre beginning to think that after nil a Governor-General is not nn anachronism, and even in a democratic country may serve a useful purpose. That this is not the first time he has stood in the breach without vio- laling the constitution. That Mr. George Morphy has "a pretty wit", and must have studied Mark Twain's system of "snrkas- tic" writing. That it wns just ns well to let the public know llinl he did not hold a brief for tlie B. C. E. R. That despile assertions to the contrary there nre several tenors in Victoria who could have sung "Samson." Thai it should have been possible lo hind Bellingham without belittling Victoria. QUALICUM BEACH NOTES Among the visitors to itbc (Juali- cuni Beach Hotel for the week lire the following: His Honour lhe Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs, Barnard, T. P. Barton, Mr. nnd Mrs. (I. A. Kirk, Muss Belly Kirk, Mrs, Robin Dunsmuir, Major II, E. Hodgins, Sergeant nnd Mrs. C. W. Erlebuch. Mr. 11. Lncey, Mr. J. A. Mara and Mr. I'1. ('. Gamble, of Victoria. Miss Nano Buker, Mr. B. M. Combe, Mr. J. P. McRne, Mr. J. A. Smith, Mr. Fred A. Richardson, of Vancouver. Judge Barker, Mrs. and Misses Gill and Mrs. Davidson, of Nanaimo, B. a Mr. H. Mnynnrd. T. McMnnus, Sam Shore, li. AVille nnd I'. J. Pearson, of Victoria. John Inch, of Edinburgh. Scotland. Mr. E. S. V. McClintock, A. H. Bale, G. I''. Pnilchard and E. 11. De- breeque, Alberni. Mr. A. E. Mcintosh and Mr. VV. flylgh, of Naiuiiino. His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor, accompanied by Mrs. Barnard and a parly from Government House, visited "The Bench", stopping at lhe Qualicum Beach Hotel for about four days. They spent the time motoring, Mailing and gulling. The Golf Links alone, be said, were sufficient In "make" the place, nml would undoubtedly prove u groal boon lo many generations of golfers. "Boyee" Combe, the famous young amateur from Victoria, who, inter alin, holds along with Harry Vardou the link Bay Links n rd, played n few rounds this week, nml solemnly prophesied I hill. Qualicum Bench would see a championship meeting held on ils links within a very few years. He says il has all "the makings", and was quite 011- ilhusiaslic, for a blase young record maker and breaker I The continued spell of hoi weather, which shows no signs of breaking, bus broughl out quite n crop of bathers in the sun-warmed waters of lhe long shallow bench. Salmon fishing has been proceeding merrily in the Bay, and catches have been distinctly good, from six to a dozen beautiful Springs and Grilse being quite usual. Danvers Osborn, the well known director of the Cable and Wireless Slnlion uL- Bninllchl, bus been convalescing nl Ihe Qualicum Beach Hotel, nfler a severe attack of pneumonia, nnd visited several "old timer" friends, including lhe ever young "Bill" Lee, of French Creek. The Quality Hat Shop will make you up any style of hat that you may desire, on short notice. THE CONCERT given last Sunday under the auspices of the United Service Club realized proceeds .amounting to $280, which sum will be divided between lhe Tobni Fund nnd Miss Kathleen Dunsmuir's soup kitchen fund for soldiers al the front. A splendid gymkana wns held nl lhe Willows lusl Saturday, the proceeds being devoted lo patriotic purposes. Among those present were. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Roper, Jlrs. Cox, Miss Bulnois, Mrs. Montague Barge, Miss Dunsmuir, Miss M. Dunsmuir. and several box parties of well known lovers of equestrian sport. Miss Violet Pooley made a record Inst Saturday nt the (Ink Bay links, when she won the Pooley Bowl with a score over the men's course of 711, lhe best ever done hy a lady player over this course. Mrs. Ricnrdo went into the liiuil with Aliss Pooley nnd put up n very good light against the lady champion of B. C„ hut eventually had to acknowledge defeat by 4 up ami II lo piny. The Municipal Chapter, I. O. D. E. has sent letters of sympathy lo the families of Lady Tapper, Mrs. Merrill, and Mrs. Herriek McGregor, who hnve been bereaved by lhe wnr. There was n generous response lasi Saturday lo the cull of lhe Red Cross Society for donations of linen, bul more helpers are still needed. News has been received of lhe re- conl death of Captain P. Mel.. Fot'in, a prominent resident of Belleville, Ontario, and one who was respected throughout the Province of Ontario, where he was widely known. He was a brother of Mrs. Campbell, wife of Rev. Dr. Campbell, and Mrs. Thornton Fell, of Ibis city, nnd has brothers living al Nelson, II. ('., and in Edmonton, namely, Judge Eorin nnd Dr. Fiii-iii. Visitors shortly expected in Victoria are Mr. James A. Enrrell, president of the United Stales Sleel Corporation, Mrs. Karrrll and Miss Catherine Carroll, The Hon. Dr. Young nml Mrs. Young spent n few days on the Mainland during lhe week. Mr. Miller lliggs, Sooke, spent a few days in lhe city lhis week. rlt An entertainment will he given to- nighl in lhe Cathedral schoolroom hy Ihe Meteor Dramatic Company in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund, The programme will he presented hy * n number of clever juvenile perform- ilaughler of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson Gibson, and Sergl.-Major Percy Harold Leicester, of the 48lli battalion, C.E.F., son of lhe Into Joseph nnd Mrs. Leicester, Perthshire, Scotland. Mrs. Granville Cuppage and sou are in camp nl Cndboro Buy bench. The Ladies' Musical Club gave a concert on Friday, Mny "lb, nt which pupils of SI. Margaret's school. Miss I lemming's, Mr. Tripp's and Mr. Watson's look part. Hi An ovonl which is being keenly anticipated in musical circles is the violin rooital 'lo be given by Miss Margaret Tilly on May 12 in the Royal Victoria Theatre. Al the termination of lhe war Miss Tilly will go lo London In finish her musical education nl lhe Royal College of Music, where she has obtained a two-year scholarship. Miss Helen Bulnois gave a lecture lust Tuesday on "The Christ Healing". Mrs. P, A. E. Irving took lhe chair, Al lhe general meeting of the Island Arts and Crafts Club, held last Wednesday, Mr. J. Kyle rend mi interesting paper on "Art and Its Relation In Industrial Education." A large audience gathered nt the Roynl Victoria Theatre last Thursday, when Hie musical revue, "Slop, Look, Listen," was presented by Victoria and Vancouver amateurs. A clever and eiilerlnimng programme wns rendered, the lending performers including, Mrs. \V. F. Brougham. Aliss Phyllis Davis. Miss B. Macpherson, Miss S. Sicklemore, Miss Muriel Diuisuimr, Miss Mesher, Mrs. Hurry Pooley. Mrs. W. Hoehefort, Miss Freda Kendall, Miss I). Leightou, Mr. Phillip Brooks, Miss Jeanette Drysdnlc, Mrs. Osborne Plunkett, Mr. Cnmpbell and Mr. Bowlby and Miss Ross in professional dances. Mrs. Steele, Beach Drive, entertained at tea on Friday. Mrs. Hughes, wife of General Hughes, Minister of Militia, lias left Victoria, accompanied by Mrs. Garnet Hughes, en route for England. Mrs. Lanuigan, of Winnipeg, wns a guest at the Empress this week, en route to San Francisco. Dr. anil Mrs. Miller, of Si. Patrick Si., Oak Bay, are making n lour of lhe Pacific Coast, Miss Phyliss Burrell bus been spending the past week al Wesl- holnic. m At the Rotary luncheon Inst Thursday, Mr. C. H. French gave nn address on his experiences in the Interior of British Columbia. Mr. J. D. Me Art bur, head of the great railway contracting lire of J. D. McArthur & Co., of Winnipeg, accompanied by Mrs. McArthur, Mr. J. K. Donnely, Miss K. Donnely and Mrs. S. McLeod, of Brandon, have heen spending n few days in Victoria. A delightful picnic was given last Sunday by the Frontiersmen nnd J. McLenve's Riding School, lhe party going on horse buck to Cordova Buy, where lunch was greatly enjoyed in lhe open. The catering was done by F. Maun, of Oak Buy. late chef to Lord Slradbi'oke. Mr. mid Mrs. Edgar Fawcell have returned from a trip lo Southern California. The wedding wns solemnized Inst Friday, April 30th, ill the residence of lhe bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wbylc, Randall Street, when Mr. John Henry Renfree was united in marriage wilh Miss Funny Forbes Whyle. the Reverend Dr. Clay officiating.' Mr. J. M. Dent, a well-known London publisher, was entertained by lhe Canadian Club last Wednesday. Jlrs. O'Neill Hayes, Cndboro liny, who has been visiting in Vancouver, expects lo return home next Monday. Jlr. Hayes is spending a week in Edmonton. Mrs. J. Guiin. of Saskatoon, who has been the guesl of Jlrs. L. V. York, returned to Vancouver on Saturday, ?A A farewell luncheon was given Inst Tuesday by Jlrs. Crofl nnd members of lhe committee, to Jlrs. J. C. Roper mid Airs. Doull. Aboul twenty- live guests wvn' present. The luble wns beautifully and appropriately decorated wilh crimson roses, forget- me-nots and branches of while clematis. Souvenir menu curds, wilh a purl rail of Queen Alexandra mid u design of I'oui'-lenfed clover, formed a pretty memento of the tiny. Jlrs. Roper will accompany the Bishop to Ottawa, nnd Mrs. Doull will join Bishop Doull in Vernon. Handel's Oratorio, "Samson", wns given nt the Firsl Presbyterian Church last Wednesday, conducted by Mr. J. G. Brown. The soloists were: Airs. Macdonald Fahcy, Soprano: Mrs. R. W. Hudson, Conlrul- lo; Mr. Harrison T. Raymond (Bcl- linghnni), Tenor; Jlr. Kohl. Morrison. Baritone; Jlr. Ernest Potch, Buss; Pianist, Mrs. Lewis Hull; Organist, Air. Harry Charleswortli. Mr. mid Mrs. Victor Eliot, who are on a visit lo England, hnve been staying nl the Deanery, Windsor Castle. A military wedding look place on Saturday, May 1st, the contracting parlies being Jean Anderson, second An interesting military wedding 'took place on Saturday afternoon at Si. Saviour's Church, Victoria West, in the presence of a large number of friends; tbe contracting parlies being Sergeant Cyril Woodland Erlebuch (of the 48lli Battalion, C.E.F.), third sou of Jlr. nnd Jlrs. Eustace Erlobach, of Highgate, London, England, ami Dorothy Graham Forester, second daughter of Air. nnd Airs. Graham Forester, of EsquimaH Road, Victoria, The Rev. Robert Connell officiated, nnd Aliss Helen F. Cochrane presided nl the organ. Tho church wns very prettily decorated hy friends of lhe bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked chnrming in a suit of the new sand shade, with picture hat to match, and carried a beautiful bouquet, composed of while roses, lilies of lhe valley, sweet pens nnd fern. Miss Constance Forester, prettily attired in n cream serge suit, witli black picture hat, mid carrying a bouquet of pink carnaitions, attended her sister as bridesmaid, and Jliss Joyce Forester, in a pale blue frock, made a sweet lit lie flower girl. Air. II. J. Trucntan, of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, acted as best man. A number of lhe bridegroom's brother Sergeants gave lhe happy couple a hearty send-off as Ihey left lhe church, The popularity of the young couple was testified lo by 'the numerous pretty and valuable presents received. THE COLUMBIA An entertaining programme is billed for the lirsl of lhe week at 'the Columbia. Vnck Retlaw, the cowboy cartoonist, will interest a large number of people by bis picturesque personality nnd clever work. The Three Melody Kings, nre a bright singing trio. Keen & Chnpbell will prove an amusing comedy duo. The pictures will include some of the best, films on the market, ensuring nn interesting nnd varied programme. "Rough on Rats" clear nut Rats, Alice, etc. Don't Die in lhe House. 15a nnd 25c at Drug n nil Country Stores. Quality Hat Shop.—For men and young men. Now open. Tort and Broad Streets. Madame iOatts Suits 401-4 B. O. Perm. Bldff. Doug-las St., Victoria, B. C. Phone 1693 Suits Artistic and Tailored Gowns Day and Evening- Golf Skirts Skirt Waists (Washing Silks) Corsets Cut and Fit Guaranteed Charges Strictly Moderate TENDERS FOB DREDGING SEALED TENDERS addressed tol tlie undersigned, and endorsed "Tender! for Dominion/Observatory at Little! Saanich Mountains, Victoria, B.C.,"! will be received at this office until! 4.00 p.m.. on Tuesday, May 18, 1"' Cor tlie const ruction of the above! mentioned building. Plans, specifications and form contract can be Keen and forms tender obtained at tlie office of Mr Win. Henderson, Resident Architect Victoria, B. C, at the Post Office Vancouver, B. C„ and at this Department. Persons tendering' are notified thn tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied and signed with their actual signa tures. stating their occupations anc places of residence. In the case o linns, the actual signature, the natun of the occupation, and place of resi dence of each member of the lirm mus be given. Each tender must be accompanied bj an accepted cheque on a cliarteret banlt, payable to the order of the Hon Durable the Minister of Public Works eipml to ton per cent. (10 p.c.) of tin amount of tbe tender, which will bt forfeited if tbe person tendering decline to enter Into a contract whei called upon to do so, or fall to com-I plete the work contracted for. If the] tender be hot accepted the cheque Willi be returned. J The Department does not hind Itself) to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, R, C. DESROCHERS, Secretary.! Department of Public Works, Ottawa, April 19, 1915. - Newspapers will not be paid for this! advertisement If they insert ft without! authority from the Department.—7S" May 1 May S| SYNOPSIS OF COAL MIMING BEOV-] LATIOWS Coal mining rights of tbe Dominion! In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and AlbertaT tbe Yukon Territory, the Northwest Ter-[ rltorles and In a portion of the Province! of British Columbia, may be leased for al term of twenty-one years at an annual I rental of $1 an acre. Not more than| 2,r>fi0 acres will be leased to one applicant. Applications for a lease must be madel by the applicant In,person to tlie Agent I or Sub Agent of the District in which | the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must | ho described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and In unsurveyed 1 territory the tract applied for shall be | staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanl- I ed hy a fee of $5, which will be refunded If the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A roynlty shall be paid on tho merchantable output of the mine at tbe rate of live cents per ton. The person operating the mine shatl furnish tho Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable conl mined and pay the royalty theraon. If tho coal mining rights are not being operated, such return' should be furnished nt least once a year The lease will Include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered neces sar.v for the working of the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full information application should be made to tbe Secretary of the Department of tbe Interior, Ottawa, to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior, N.B.—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. march 22. SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for Dredging, Shoal Passage, Howe Sound," will be received until 4.00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 1915, for dredging required at Shoal Passage, Howe Sound, Comox-Atlln District, B. C. Tenders will not be considered unless made on tbe forms supplied, and signed with the actual slgnntures of tenderers, Combined specification and form of tender can be obtained on application to the Secretary, Department of Public Works, Ottawa, or to C, C. Wors- fold, District Engineer, Now Westminster, B.C.! J. L Nelson, Supt. of Dredges, Vancouver, B. c, and A, f. Mitchell, Acting District Engineer, Victoria, B. C, Tenders must Include the towing of the plant to and from the work. The Dredges and other plant which are Intended to be employed on this work shall have been duly registered in Canada nt the time of the filing of this tender with tho Department, or shall have been built In Canada after the filing of the tender. Contractors must be ready to begin work within thirty days after tlie date they have been notified of the acceptance of their tender. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, equal to five per cent (5 p.c.) of the contrnct price, hut no cheque to be for less than fifteen hundred dollnrs, which will be forfeited if the person tendering decline to enter Into a contract when called upon to do so, or fall to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned. The Department does not hind Itself to nccept the lowest or any tender. By order, R. C. DESROCHERS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottnwn, April 28, 11)15. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement If they insert It without authority from tho Department,—79209, May S Mny 15 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF BESEBVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the reserve existing on the S. W. lA of Section Ifi; tbe N W. V* of Section Hi; tbe N. E. Vi of Section 17 and the N. W. V* of Section 17, Saturna Island, by reason of a notice published In the British Columbln Gazette on the 27th of December, 1907, Is cancelled, and the said lands will be opened to entry by pre-emption at !t o'clock In tho forenoon on the 15th day of June, 1915. Only one parcel will be granted to an applicant, and all applications must be made nt tbe Department of Lands, Victoria. R. A. RENWICK, Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B.C. 13th April, 1915. 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The very fullest information for participants in this great distribution are printed on another page of this issue of The Week, and every facility and advice will be freely given from the Gift Department of The AVeek. Offices, 025 Courtney Street, Victoria, B. C. Telephone, 1283. The Gift Department is at the disposal of participants and intending participants, and its representatives will readily call and inform you on matters relating to this great FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR GOLD COMPETITION, giving advice, instruction, help and every possible facility for YOUR success in the interesting and profitable occupation The AVeek is now offering you for the next twelve weeks, with tho prospect in addition of such handsome rewards at the conclusion of the busy and fascinating period of candidature. NOMINATE TODAY-STUDY THE CONDITIONS PRINTED ON THE LAST PAGE OF THIS ISSUE- NOTE THE SPLENDID PRIZES OFFERED—AND GOOD LUCK BE YOURS IN THIS THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY OF THE HOUR. London Gossip Supplied Specially to The Week by the International News Correspondence Service, Ltd., Goschen Building, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, England. The King1 and Ascot I hear that the arrangements for the Ascot race meeting are receiving the closest supervision of tho King, and that his Majesty Intends to keep the meeting within the severest limits. The Roynl enclosure will disappear, mid his Majesty desires that only those races which are absolutely justifiable on the score of horse-breeding shall be run. In this way such a faint liar event as tlie ltoyal Hunt Cup Is likely to be missing this yenr from tbe card. Ills Majesty Is nlso anxious that racing should commence enrly in tbe morning nnd be over if possible before lunch. In short, fashlonnble racing Ascot this year will be held solely and absolutely to meet tbe necessities of the breeding of blood stock. Prince of Wales at Rome The Prince of Wales since bis return from the front benring despatches from Field-Marshal French has certainly impressed people by tbe improvement In his physique since he llrst went to tho seat of war. The urn - customed activities In which for months bo has been eugngod have had tho effect on tbe Heir Apparent that similar efforts have had on a myriad of his young fellow countrymen unuccustom- ed In other duys to sustained bodily effort, and the Prince's cbeerlness Is ns marked as his Increased strength. It hns been thought to be possible Unit during bis brief stay In England ho mny run down to Oxford to revisit the scenes of Ids University career, but lie would And so few of his former Hciiualnlanccs uinl friends there that the Idea Is nol unlikely to be abandoned. At Oxford the one formerly accustomed feature of tlie streets in term-time is now conspicuous by il,s absence, and that Is tbe abundant supply of young men. Today about the only young men to be seen In "tho High." except those obviously not of sufficient strength to join tbe forces, are lthodes scholars from the United States, an i these wil! he able to sweep the board of all "events", whether sporting or scholastic, that will be In competition this year. Gladstone's Dead Grandson Lieutenant Gladstone, who has just been killed lighting at the front with his regiment, the Welsh Fusiliers, had by his own confession no taste for soldiering. He felt, lie said to one who knew him intimately, that he had none of tlie qualities which go to make a soldier nnd that lie was too frail physically to withstand the rigours of a military campaign, Bui he never hesltntoil when the call to duty came to him ns it did, he told bis friend, In the early days of the war, while he was conducting a successful recruiting campaign in Flintshire, the county of which lie was Lord Lieutenant. His deep moral conscientiousness would not allow him to remain idle at homo In comfort and ease when oilier men had at ids behest loyally rallied to their country's help. But having made bis choice lie throw himself energetically and enthusiastically into ids self-imposed task, and, although he wrote modestly during bis period of training that ho was afraid, "they will never turn mo Into an efficient soldier," his whole-hearted efforts to master bis duties and attain proficiency won him high praise from his superior officers. It is somewhat pathetic now to recall that Mr. Oaldstone seems lo have had a premonition that ho would not return alive from the war. Shortly before be embarked he asked a close political associate to attend while lie wns absent to some Parliamentary business connected with bis constituency, adding: "This, I am afraid, will be the Inst request I shall make of you." In relating this to mo tho friend remarked, "ills letter read like a farewell, but I sent him back a chaffing and encouraging reply, telling him to hurry up and beat the Germans and come back to bis friends at Westminster." Proposed State Brewing Monopoly Cabinet ministers have not yet come to any decision as to tlie precise form the further intended restriction of liquor faculties shall take, but are continuing tn consider various plans that hnve been submitted to them for enquiry. It Is taken as common ground Unit, while drastic changes are assured of being proposed, total prohibition can be regarded as out. of the question, the Government being assured that legislation to this end would arouse a storm of hostile controversy dangerous to tlie continuance of national union, Without any compensating certainty of good result. The plan most favoured in ministerial Downing Street at the moment Is tho acquisition by purchase of nil the breweries in the kingdom, and the turning ol the Stnte into tho position of chief brewer, bound to brew only the lightest beer, It Is seen by tlie shrewder among Ministers that even this extremely problomatio measure would be of no effect If tlie distilleries were to continue to pour forth spirits In tho present or even greater quantity, and, therefore, these may ho attempted to bo brought within tho ambit of the scheme by stopping tlie process of dls- tlllntlon, and thus securing the prohibition of spirits by a side wind. Recruiting on Tower Hill The mid-day recruiting meeting on Tower Hill, under the shadow of the Tower of London, brings together a crowd well below tho mlddlo age. At least throo out of four of the listeners round tlie van would bo enrolled In nny conscript army. There are clerks by the score eating their apples or smoking the after-lunch cigarette, and many men In caps from whnrvos and warehouses. On a recent visit the look of the bill as the sunlight struck through tbe tobacco smoke contrasted queerly Willi one's memories of tho old days of the dockers' demonstrations, when the wall was the tribune of revolutionaries. Hut in a dock strike Tower Hill speeell- es were important; in these recruiting meetings tho speeches hardly matter. The speakers serve the purpose of keeping tlie crowd together, while the real business is done by the men In khaki who stroll with watchful eyes round tho edges. It lias been found that tbe best recruiting agents are soldiers who have fought in Flanders, nnd several men on leave (one of them wounded) were busy quietly detaching likely men and putting it to them with gentle firmness. The likely man having been skillfully shephnrded away from the throng, the policemen close up and form a sort of ring, keeping away embarrassing sightseers. The soldiers always begin with a bit of autobiography, "I'm not talking empty headed. I was through it from Mons. No one will ever know how near we was to It." If tlie young man replies sheepishly that he has tried to join tlie army nnd been rejected the soldier Is ready for him: "Why not try again? No? All right; you'll wait till the Germans come, I suppose, and a blank lot of use you'll he then with a gun." Sailors from their quarters at the once famous amusement centre, Crystal Palace, worm their way about insinuating leaflets into people's hands. Thoy are noticeably milder In their persuasions than the soldiers are who have been "over there." Each meeting produces Its little land of recruits, but the full effect is seen afterwards at the offices. Tn tho background of tlie meeting Is tho silvery-grey Tower and soldiers wheeling and marching in tho moat to the sound of the pipes. French Uniforms The statement that the French Government are about to adopt khaki as tlie wear for Its soldiers In the field is not credited by manufacturers who have been turning out military cloths for the Allies. Tho French Government has been taking two shades of army cloths—a sky blue and a blue grey. Experience hns proved that the light blue shade, which was only recently adopted, is not satisfactory, as nt night under tlie rays of the search* light it shows up white, consequently the manufacture of this particular shade lias been stopped, but blue grey cloth Is being turned out with great celerity. Since December it is estimated that nearly 10,000,000 yards of army cloths have been delivered to France from tills country, of which about 4,- 000,000 yards were despatched in March. It is satisfactory to know that there Is plenty of wool and plenty of khaki dye. scarcity of labour being now the greatest problem which manufacturers have to face, New Coiffures and Clothes Tlie fashionable way of doing tlie hnlr Is undoubtedly the plain waved style, closely fitting tho bead and showing tbe ears In a manner that 1ms nol been Heen for many a dny. Tbe smiillness of the crowns of hats de mands a corresponding smullness of coiffure, for even in the case of tbe newest broud-brlmed "sailors" and other large shapes they still lit tightly to the head. This style of hair-dressing does not suit everyone, and requires to lie softened by side "whiskers" and little curls on the forehead. It Is not so high as some months ago, but it is very distinguished and imparts an air of extreme inodisbness if properly carried out. With It are worn tlie new old world vogues which are now settling down into favour with the most recalcitrant. Very lovely patterned voiles are being shown, and these made up in tbe flounced styles are very well suited to both smart wear and the hard times in which we live and dress. The Bolero is the most favoured of tlie short coat effects, and it has the great advantage that last year's coats can he transformed into it easily enough, It may lie said generally that almost any style may be manipulated so as to be in the fashion this spring, for the addition of a flounce or two to last summer's dresses will as likely ns not bring them Into line with tbe prevailing flowing modes, Sunday Parade In War-Time Sunday parade in Hyde Park in these times has quite a changed character. There has been nothing like It since tlie time that Is commemorated by tbe buse statute of Achilles that was set up by the women of England In honour of tho Peninsula battles, and of Waterloo, It Is curious to seo this memorial of our last great war standing on Its mound while the crowd that passes below is rich with wounded soldiers back from Flanders and youqg soldiers In training before going there. Except for the kllt of the Highlanders, the uniforms are all different, but tho women's costume lias now taken a direct turn back to the Regency, At times Inst Sunday one could almost imagine oneself in tho middle of nn early Crulkshank caricature, with tlie women with smnll hats and big feathers and drooping, wide, short dresses and enormous muffs come to life again. There is not much color in the crowd, but there Is a great deal of white in ermine furs and In hats and gaiters. One elderly woman had a hat with a white foundation nnd globes llko grapes, or rather like soap bubbles, suggesting a Washing-day effect. Small black and white checks, or tartan, with wide short skirts were common, nnd there was a slight recrudesceno of eccentric cloaks. One lady wore a high black helmet with a great crest nf cock's feathers, which with her fine profile and stately presence did suggest the Britannia effect that she seemed to have aimed at. Next to a wounded officer—they nre getting painfully common—or a staff officer with decorations or a naval officer (very scarce) the smartest escorts are very oily and blackened officers and men from the a nt I-air-era ft corps, but apart from the soldiers and the women tho crowd nt Sunday pnrndo now is a middle-aged or elderly one. London. April 20th, 1015. The Westholme Grill Caters to most exacting patronage, and is a most delightful place to go, where you may enjoy a full course dinner or a light supper. Entire Change of Programme MISS ROSE LE BELLE "Tho Song Bird and 1'inniste" MISS HOVLAND Character Song Added Attraction BEATRICE CARMEN Ragtime Singing THE BRIGHT SPOT IN TOWN 1417 Government St. Phone 4544 Headquarters for DRY CELL BATTERIES OfAllKinds REDSEAL EVERYREADY COLUMBIA HAND LAMPS For automobiles, and when you've used up the batteries on your motor put them in the HAND LAMP, where they will answer the purpose of NEW BATTERIES — giving Fifty Hours light. CARTER & McKENZlE PBAOTIOAL ELECTRICIANS Hinton Electric Co.'s Old Stand 911 Government Street Phones 2244 and 710 Page Four THE WEEK May 8th, 1915 The British Navy and Canadian Railway Expansion The present conflict in Europe has demonstrated beyond tlie possibility of doubt that the maintenance of Britain's superiority ut sea, and the expansion of Ihe wheat areas in British Dominions, have been linked together as basic factors in the consideration of plans for Imperial offense and defence. The lawmakers in London, as a matter of policy, have allowed nothing to interfere with the building up of an all-powerful navy, and they have steadfastly ignored the protests of Englishmen who have contended that Great Britain would be in an impossible position if a war should develop with a powerful maritime power. There were numerous men in England who believed that'in the event of an important European struggle involving Great Britain: "the hunger of London would diclate terms of peace". But the Admiralty were convinced that the sea power of Britain would keep all the routes open for food stuffs. The lands in lhe British Isles which might have been devoted to the growth of more wheat were left as before, and the investors of Britain by placing their funds in the bonds of railways in Canada, in South Africa, in Australia and in New Zealand where vast stretches of fertile country remained to be opened up, encouraged the production of a steady supply ot food stuffs which might be called upon in case of emergency. The under water craft of Germany have failed lo throttle the shipping of Great Britain. Her ships come and go almost as they please. And I lie resources of wheat lands, in themselves many times the area of the British Isles are available for the need of the people of Britain. In facilitating the expansion of the various railway companies in the Dominion during the last thirty years, the successive governments, Federal and Provincial, have enabled Canada to lake up the burden of a greater production in this year of'the Empire's peril. Canada is measuring up to her advertised destiny as the "Granary of the Empire'', or, more emphatic still, "Bread Basket of the World". The prophecies of leaders of thought for three decades are on the verge of fulfillment. The large exportable surplus of the wheat fields ill Canada will go to feed a fair proportion of the dependent millions of England, and probably, Ihe war-harassed Belgians as well. The railway lines which have been constructed east nnd west and north and south throughout the country have made her present position possible. Without these essential traffic arteries the Dominion would have been merely a helpless spectator while the greatest war in history rumbled through to a conclusion. Canada's most important contribution to the cause of Empire is ill wheal and flour and bread. The bulk of the supplies of Canadian wheat for export are drawn each year from the wheat fields of lhe Prairie Provinces. The total supply may be computed by a study of the carryings of the railways. During the crop yenrl01II-14, lhe Canadian Northern alone handled from the territory served by ils western lines, 47,- 595,000 bushels. Estimating the increase this year at 'JO per cent, the ('. N. ft, should haul out approximately 56,730,000 bushels of wheat from lhe provinces lying between the Great Lakes and the Kooky Mountains. That quantity of wheat, converted successively into flour, and into standard loaves of broad, would feed Greater London, wilh ils esti- maled population of 7,252,063, for more Hum four and a half years. According to lhe millers, a barrel of flour, 11)6 pounds, is made from 4 1-2 bushels of wheat, and, according to the bakers, 187 standard loaves of 24 ounces each, are made from one barrel of flour. The anticipated carryings on the Canadian Northern this season, then, represent 12,611,111 barrels and 2,358,277,757 loaves of bread. If this were divided in London each individual in lhe Imperial City would receive 325 loaves. If you divide lhe population of the capital into families of three, each family would be provided with 975 loaves. Allowing a liberal supply of 4 loaves a week to each family would extend the foodstuffs over 244 weeks, or more than four nnd a half years. There is no need to carry lhe illustration further. So long as Britain holds command of lhe seas, the available supply id' foodstuffs from Canada alone should suffice to overcome the handicap her critics maintain she imposed upon herself by producing bul a quarter of the wheat she annunllv consumes, WITH HIS REGIMENT What every woman wants to know: Just whnt the otlmr woman thinks. Biillykinlar Camp, Co. Down, Ireland, April 2nd, 1915. Dear Editor. I promised I would write now and then and let you know what I was doing. Well to begin with, I am more than ever glad that I came back, as it was certainly only doing my duty, as' it is every man's duty to join, who possibly can do so. If only those who won't join would realize that by not doing so they are prolonging the war and increasing the hardships of those at the front! As Gen. French said the other day: "It will only be hy getting men and more men at once that we shall achieve a speedy victory." So it is up to every man who is fit to join at once. Some men's patriotism begins and ends with the almighty dollar, hut what worms they will feel when the war is over and they are asked what they did to help! I don't know what the feeling is in Victoria now, but don't for a minute think that the Germans are licked. They are far from it, and there is going to be tremendous fighting before they nre. I also have it on good authority that they are not so short of food and munitions as the papers make out. This is another reason why the array wants thousands of recruits yet. When I first arrived over here I was sent to Chelsea Barracks for a time, where we learnt the new methods of this war from men hack from the front. Then I joined my Regiment, 17th Batt. Koyal Irish Rides. We were at Belfast for a time, but as the 10th Batt. of same regiment were short of officers, I was sent down here with a draught of 16 of the younger ones. This, I should imagine, is the best camp in the British Isles. It is right on lhe sea, a strip of sand dunes and small sand hills separating the camp from the beach. On the latter you can get a stretch of hard sand for aboul 3 miles, a glorious beach, in fact I think it is even finer than the famous West Coast Pleasure Resort! A whole brigade, consisting of the 8th, 9th, 10th and 15th battalions, Royal Irish Rifles, is quartered in this camp, just over 4,000 men. We are miles away from anywhere, but what we lose in neighbours, is more than made up by the scenery. It is a wonderfully healthy place, at any rate it seems to suit me, as my weight has gone up from 140 lbs. to 161 lbs., and as you will see later we are by no means allowed to be idle! Reveille goes at 6 a.m., at 7:30 each subaltern takes his platoon down to the beach for a double, drill and physical exercises, till 8, breakfast. 9:30—Platoon commanders inspect their men and rilles, after which each Captain marches his company off to the battalion parade ground, to be inspected by the C. O. For the rest of the morning we either dig trenches put up wire entanglements or extended order drill and other movements used at the front. In the afternoon a rotuc march of about 10 miles, every man, including the officers, carrying their overcoats and all their equipment on their backs. This does not feel too light at the end of 10 miles marching. Then on most nights we parade at 0:30 and cither practice night attacks as soon as it is dark or other movements in the dark. We get in about 10 p.m., quite ready for dinner and bed afterwards. One of the most important things we have to teach the men for this war is the passing of messages along the line correctly, but it is wonderful how differently the message conies out al lhe end, compared to the start of it. Tho other day I had my platoon out practicing this, and sent a message down a line of men extended 3 puces; "3 of the enemy's machine guns arc firing at our right Hank." It had not got far before it was, "3 of the enemy on machine guns," etc. Rather a warm spot to sit on! Another message sent was, "extend to 4 paces." It ended, "lend mo four pence." Here is some real Irish: One of the privates in this battalion had gone to Belfast on week-end leave, on Monday morning his Captain received a letter from him saying ho was sorry he could not return to Camp as he had been run over nnd had not yet regained consciousness! With all our hard work wo get a bit of football on Saturday afternoons. Wo get some very keen games between the different battalions, but unfortunately it is all soccer. 1 have been trying to got up a Rugby match, but lhe other battalions say the ground is too had. Well, I have played on much worse, but Ihey also know that in this bat- QUALITY FIRST THE CODFISH AND THE HEN "The codfish lays a million eggs, While the helpful hen lays one; But the codfish does not cackle To inform us what she's done. And so we scorn the codfish coy, But Ihe helpful hen we prize; Which indicates to thoughtful minds, It pays to advertise." 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Let us make your next suit. We are showing the newest imported novelties and we can literally guarantee you the very highest quality of workmanship. LANGE & BROWN LADIES' TAILORS 100 to 105 Stobart-Pease Blk. 745 Yates Street LiXi_ The B.C. Funeral Co 731 Broughton St., CA Victoria, B. 0. IM -^ Always open. Calls attended Wp at any hour. ■fck Ohas. Hayward, Pr.a., 1 ^CSaKS B9^ !"• Caselton, Manager, affil Reginald Hayward, ^ ,W S.cy-Tr.u. May 8th, 1915 THE WEEK Page Fide At Tke Street Corner BY THE LOUNGER DURING tlia ten years that I hnve contributed tlie Lounger column to The Week it litis been my good fortune lo make many predictions that ennie true, anil to ventilate many grievances that have been remedied. Of all of 'them the latest affords me the most satisfaction. Two weeks ago I voiced a complaint on behalf of the Fifth Regiment. It was a cry for boots which had been requisitioned more than three months ago. Within a week of my article appearing Hie authorities bad furnished the Fifth with thirty pairs of boots. But they have done better than that, they have looked tip their requisitions for other regiments and finding that the 88th were "down at heel" they sent them 75 pairs. This is a pretty good start, and n fairly prompt response to the complaint of Lounger, supported as I have reason to believe by a number of leading citizens whose influence no doubt wns much greater than mine. Hut the men got the boots, and that is all that really matters. If the authorities send another 25 pairs to the Fifth the men could manage nicely to the end of the present month, by which time probably the fear of war contract scandals will have passed away tl supplies will lie resumed at the normal. During tlie Inst week or so we have had Iwo "stars" at the Royal Victoria Theatre, both have played to miserable bouses, nnd both engagements entailed a heavy loss lo nil concerned. Marie Tempest gave a wonderful performance, and was supported by one nf the mosl capable companies that lias ever played in Victoria. Yet if Hie truth must lie told Mario Tempest can no longer play the "Young Girl" pacts lo which she wns suited 35 years ago. [n the "Marriage of Kilty" she was called upon to assume the character of a sprightly damsel still in her teens, and brilliant as tier technique was Hie effort strained the im- aginntion of her audience. Most people knew Mnrie Tempest best ns a Comic Opera star, since those days she bus scored heavily in light comedy, bill nowadays is much heller suited to parts like "Becky Sharp" limn those which she prefers tn as- Thc oilier star can only be contemplated, even by n volatile Coilii- ger, with something approaching tears, 1 refer to the performance of John Drew in "Rosemary". Handicapped by a third rule company, and n character to which he is totally inisiiilcil. it is no wonder Hint Mr. Drew produced a most unfavourable impression. 1 could hardly help asking myself. "Is Ibis bloated, mumbling, iniiniorous old Squire the debonair Beau Brtinunel whom T have known for thirty years ns one nf the best "walking gentlemen" on Hie English and American stage"? At his besl John Drew wns only a peg below W. II. Vernon, the finest English "walking gentleman" of the Inst fifty years. Mr. Drew is not nn old man, nnd there is no excuse for his abandoning a role which be is so well adapted to till for a part for which he possesses no qualifications whatever. "Rosemary" is n sweet little piny, nnd one which, if handled with exceptional grace and skill by a company of English actors and actresses, is capable of furnishing entertainment. "Sweet Lavender" was once described by one of the lies! English dramatic critics as "a whiff of the hoy-mow across the footlights". There is a sense in which Ibis is true of "Rosemary", but not when the piny is represented by John Drew, and, with the exception of Miss Alexandra Carlisle, an American company which might have been picked up anywhere between Chicago and Seattle. John Drew played to fewer Hum 500 people at two performances, and if he is willing to accept lhe verdict, of the box office, and that is what theatrical managers swear by, be will probably decide to give Victoria n wide berth in future. Much as I admired John Drew in the past I sincerely hope that he will do so, at any rate unless he can offer something more suit able to his own powers than "Rosemary". Something was said recently in the columns of The Week about "want of thought". I have just come across an incident which will perhaps serve to illustrate Ibis point ns well as any other. On the south side of Yates Street, just above Government, there is a conspicuous sign which reads "Berlin Dye Works". I have noticed recently when rending my London papers that nil over England, German names hnve been eliminated from the titles of business firms. Indeed public opinion tins gone much further than that, and so well known a firm as lhe Itechstein Piano Co.npany hns been refused the renewnl of its license. Out here we nre much more moderate in our demands, and no one has the slightest wish to interfere in any way with aliens who conduct their business quietly, and keep well in the back ground. At the same time we decidedly object to having anything German Haunted in our faces, and tho Berlin Dye Works would be well advised to seek some other title less objectionable to Canadians who are now paying so big n price for liberty under the compulsion of German barbarity. Barely bits it more disgraceful case figured in our local Police Court than the prosecution and conviction of the management nf the Bellevue Hotel. It is Oi subject on which little can be said, and probably the only real service which the Press can render in the matter is to give publicity to the conviction and substantial line of $200. which followed. A Lounger naturally sees ninny things which do not come under the notice of the ordinary individual, nnd I nut therefore nt liberty to say that the conduct of the Bellevue for sometime past has been disgraceful in Hie extreme. As late as Saturday last young girls under sixteen were known lo be frequenting the bouse. I am sure the Police will not consider Unit Ihey need relax any of their vigilance because Ihey hnve secured a conviction. While $200 is a substantial line, il is a mere Iragn- tello lo people who conduct this kind of business. There nre other hotels much nearer lo the City Hull Hum the Bellevue which should, nnd no doubt will, receive attention. 1 know the subject bristles with difficult ies, bid il ought lo be possilde lo keep mere children from such bnuiits. nt least that is Hie opinion of A pair of favorites during the week hnve been the Personality Girls, which quaint songs and unique mannerisms have caused gales of laughter. Ethel Arnold has proved also a strong ullrnction, nnd her songs, snug with feeling, nnd nided By perfect enunciation, have never failed to draw hearty encores. Next week the comedy element will again be uppermost. Bob Alright, known as "the male Melba", will lie a member of tbe nil-star bill, and will delight the crowds with his wonderful voice. Americas lady musicians, Corn Youngblood Corson's instrumentalists, tire headliners. A line comedy offering will be a vaudeville novelty sketch in two parts entitled "Nursing a Husband" which is said to be n scream from start to finish. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE Additional interest attaches to the forthcoming production of the dramatic spectacle, "Everywoman", at the Roynl Victoria Theatre on Friday mid Saturday, May 7 and 8, witli a special matinee on Saturday, by Henry W. Savage, beacusc of the great success Hie piece achieved at the Unify Lane Theatre, London, where it had a long run. Tbe peculiar nature of "Everywoman" as a dramatic ottering—that it sincerely attempts to teach a lesson while providing amusement—serves to endow it with interest for many who do not usually seek diversion within the walls of n playhouse. The story of Ihe piny is of lhe .adventures which befall a young and beautiful woman who sets out from her home in quest of love. The search lends her into strange experiences. To illustrate her career fully. 150 people nre employed, and a symphony orchestra and a trnin-lond of scenery and electrical effects are transported from fitv to city. 'Advertising Is to Business What Steam Is to Machinery" PERSISTENCY IN ADVERTISING HAKES ADVERTISING PAY. THE WEEKLY AND DAILY NEWSPAPER ARE THE MOST INTIMATE AND THE BEST MEDIUMS IN WHICH HUMANITY IS INTERESTED Newton Advertising Agency VICTORIA, B. C. Rates Quoted for Local, Dominion and Foreign Publications Circular Letters, Addressing and Mailing Second Floor, Winch Building Established 1908 Phone 1916 PRINCESS THEATRE or3 crtoKjfrt, OAK BAY TEAROOMS The Oak Hay boat house and lea- i in is now open anil prepared to caler lo the needs of the boating public. Row boats nnd launches call be hired hy Hie day or hour, white Miss Loach bus charge of the tearoom. Picnic parties will he entered for by arrangement. Tbe popularity of beautiful Oak Buy ensures many visitors during the summer afternoons and evenings, nml Miss Lenebe's tea room is rapidly becoming immensely popular. It was n treat, to see the way in which the Allen Players rendered Hint superb play, "Mrs. Dune's Defence," Inst week. In fact the parls were so well taken thai it would have done credit 'lo one of the large metropolitan 'theatres, one of a party of Mnrie Tempest Opera Company, who dropped into Ibe theatre the other evening was heard to say that it wns the best work done by n stock company Hint Ihey lujd witnessed since leaving New York, surely no small compliment. The coming week the Company will produce "The Cowboy and tbe Lady", a vehicle for much mirth nnd keen interest, bringing out tbe well-known versatile accomplishments of the various actors, it will be sure to please and rid you of thai grouch, if you have one. The scene nt' Hie play is laid in Ibe picturesque West, and most of the diverting nets lake place in a dance hull, where a party of Easterners are entertaining their guests with an ' entertainment typical of 'the "cow country." Mrs. Allen will perform a new "stunt", Miss Patterson as "Midge" will be right at home', Irving Kennedy, lis Hie cowboy hero, will be immense: Miss Snndou, Biron Engon, Charles Connors mid Norman Pearce will have purls Unit will lie sure to "catch on", and, of course, Miss Felton, whose equal in slock company is hard lo find, will lake the principal lady's part. The Princess is deserving of the continued support of Ibe public, il is well managed, delightfully >l and clean, in fact everything thai will go to make a pleasant evening has been provided for by lhe genial malinger, Mr. Allen. Get Hie hnli.it nnd do lis some of the best Victorians are doing, make it a weekly habit lo visit the Princess. "MOTORING" A WINNER AT PANTAGES THEATRE "Motoring". Harry Tote's famous travesty, has set nil Victoria n- laughing this week; or nl lensl that goodly section of the population of the city which has attended at tbe Pnnlages Theatre performances. Manager Rice has gathered together n particularly strong collection of vaudeville nrtists this week, and the whole bill is very strongly fortified wilh comedy, each net having this recommendation for the tired business mini. One exceptionally clever performance is that given by Nolan and Nolan, a pair of juggles of more than ordinary ability. Acrobat ism with comedy is represented by Johnson. Howard & Lisetle. n trio of muscular performers. TAXATION ACT Court of Revision and Appeal—Esquimau, North Saanich, South Victoria and the Islands—Victoria City and the Corporations AND Al'- ovlslona of tl,,. Cttng the SUpple- nlls for the year A COURT (IF REVISION PEAL,, under the provision "Taxation Act." reap mutuary assessment 11115 will be hold for the several as- seHHinent illsti'lcts above mentioned, hi tho Provincial Assessor's Office, Rooms 110-118 Belmont House, Corner Government and Humboldt Street, Victoria, B, C, on Thursday, the L'7th day of May, 1015, at tl o'clock In the forenoon. Dated at Victoria! 13. C, this 5th day of May, 11115. TITOS. S. PTJTCHER, Judge of the Court of Revision nnd Appeal. May 8 Muy 8 Our Imported British Suitings EVERY PIECE OF MATERIAL IN OUR STORE IS IMPORTED FROM GREAT BRITAIN (fcl/l CA ARE EQUAL TO ....«P1'±.DU OTHERS AT $30.00 EXPERT CUTTING AND FITTING CHARLIE HOPE OUR SUITS AT 1434 Government Street Phone 2689 Victoria, B. 0. PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Week Commencing May 10th Cora Youngblood Corson's CHAS. WAYNE & CO. Instrumentalists America', Representative Lady Musician, "The Girls tram the Golden Wett" For the Sixth Time In 'NURSING A HUSBAND' A Vaudeville Novelty in Two Parti Harry— —Lucy HOLDEN & HAERON "The Mtiienger and Ihe Lilly" In Song and Convenalional Humor KENNEDY & MACK "The Two Fall Guyi" PANTAGESCOPE THREE SKOWS DAILY—3. 7:30 AHD 9:15 Matinees 15c. Evening: Orchestra and Balcony 25. Boxes 50 BOB ALBRIGHT Known to us ai Ihe "Male Melba," but now nails himself "Oklahoma Bob" Columbia Theatre THE THREE MELODY KINGS The t'lnssv Singing Trio KEENE & CAMPBELL Eccentric Comedy Duo JACK RETLAW Cowboy Cartoonist COUNTRY STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY 10c—ANY SEAT-10c A HOSE FOR YOUR GARDEN We have one that will suit you—ol) feet long, ol: splendid quality, .-i ply cattle, complete with lap connection and regtt- lutinji' nozzle. Call today and gel one. Peter McQuade & Son Limited. SHIP CHANDLERS WHARF STREET, VICTORIA TELEPHONE 41 Always Singing The Tea Kettle Miss Wooldridge 1119 Douglas St., Opp. Victoria Theatre Try THE CITY WINDOW CLEANERS A Prompt Reliable Service At Moderate Charges Phone 1101L. SEATTLE EUROPEANrtODHWTE MODERN-CONVENIENT 225 Oram Rooms- 135 With Bath. VISIT THE VARIETY THEATRE "WHERE THE FAMOUS PLAYERS PLAY" Tin' liost picture show in town. The Latest Pictures Always Shown. 15c—ADMISSION—15c Box Seats 25e. Matinees 10c Princess Theatre HISS VEaUTA PELTOK and Th« Allan Flaytri Week Commencing May 10 "The Cowboy and the Lady" The Comedy-Drame originally featurinb Maxine and Gertrude Elliot Prices: isc. 2Bc, 35c Mnttnee 2:30 Saturdays Bat-rain Bight Monday! Curtain 8:16. Phone 4625 Royal Victoria Theatre Friday and Saturday, Kay 7 and 8 Special Saturday Matinee HENRY VV. SAVAGE "Every woman" The Tremendous Dramatic Spectiu'lii Drama—Opera—Speotaolt Symphony Orchestra. Ensemble of 150. Prices: TiOc. 76c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00, Seals on sale Wednesday, May f». SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICTORIA PATRIOTIC AID FUND Winch Building Victoria, B. C. Wiliam Teacher & Sons' Highland Cream You cant deceive a man as to "Highland Cream." Its distinctive qualities stand up above all ordinary brands, so that once having caught that real "Scotch tang" which soothes the palate like a breath from the heather-clad hills in the auld land, it's "Teacher's or nothing" every time. 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