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mmmmma-.-m-n..,',... The Week A British Columbia Newspaper and Review The Official Organ ot the Victoria Real Estate Exchange 2 Vol. XII, No. 3; Victoria, B, C, Canada, February 6th, 1915 5c. a copy, $2.00 a year Progress off the War IN ORDER to mark the progress of the war at the present time, it is necessary to read between the lines. Since the great- naval victory in the North Sea there has been no event of moment except the activity of German submarines in the Irish Sea and off the coast of France. The policy of the German militarists is developing rapidly. In his remarkable article to "Le Matin," the First Lord of the Admiralty compares Germany to a man with a pad over his mouth gasping for breath; in other words, the stranglehold is beginning to tell. Such desperate developments as the torpedoing of merchantmen and the threat of danger to neutral vessels is a policy of desperation. As such it cannot succeed; it may involve us in monetary loss, but it can have no effect on the control of the seas and, as has been repeatedly pointed out, the slow-moving submarine is no match for the torpedo destroyer. We cannot expect to pass through this great war without paying many penalties, and one must inevitably be dearer food; but this will only bring the seriousness of the war closer home to all of us and can never modify the purpose of theBritish people to fight it out "to a finish." In this connection one of the most significant occurrences of the week was the announcement yesterday of certain financial arrangements under which the resources of England, France and Russia are to be "pooled" for war purposes. This will make it more certain than ever that the Triple Entente will be a real alliance. Meanwhile interest centres upon the attitude of Italy, Roumania and Greece. The Week sees no reason to change its opinion that the two former, at any rate, are bound to intervene on the side of the Allies when the psychological moment arrives. It is an open secret that England has been financing the mobilization both of the Italian and Roumanian armies, and it is inconceivable that, with the enormous demands being made upon her for the prosecution of the war, this would have been done on any other understanding. The operations in East Prussia, Poland and Galicia are proceeding on a gigantic scale, and however the fortunes of war may ebb and flow, it is obvious that Russia is doing more than holding her own. She is daily getting nearer to the Silesian frontier and more decisively repelling the German advance upon Warsaw. The other field of operations in Asia Minor has yielded another reverse for the Turks, and with the consolidation of our forces in Egypt there would seem to be nothing to fear in the neighbourhood of the Suez Canal. While it may be true in the main that we shall have to wait for the spring, which means April, for any great offensive movement, it must not be forgotten that almost daily there are conflicts in one part of the battle-front or another, which in any war preceding this would have been regarded as great battles. The Passing of Arthur FORBES-ROBERTSON has bade farewell to Victoria. One dramatic critic, in commenting on the beautiful climax of the last scene in "Hamlet" where the Prince is borne out on the shield of Fortinbras, has perhaps unconsciously recalled the "Passing of Arthur," so vividly pictured in Tennyson's greatest poem. There is much in the personality and character of Forbes- Robertson to suggest the comparison, but it may all be summed up in the truism that he is the only living actor who could have played the "Stranger," because he is the only one whose personality would not mar the effect of such a portraiture. The time has not come to classify Forbes-Robertson among the actors of the last half century. He is too near to us, and not only too near to our mental vision, but too near to our hearts. English-speaking people everywhere not only admire his art, but respect and love the man. That respect and love spring as much from a personal magnetism, which is almost spiritual in its quality, as from a conception of his brilliant artistry. Before his superb work criticism is dumb—there is nothing to criticise. Conception, expression, whether of voice or gesture, are perfect, and with them passes that intangible and indefinable something which thrills. This is not the place to analyse his methods or to appraise his contribution to the stage, and through it to the education of the English-speaking race. He has been acclaimed as our greatest actor, and the title is deserved. This does not imply that men who have been play-goers for half a century have not seen finer representations of some of the parts he has played. It does not imply that he is the greatest Hamlet, but in a series of great parts, all calling for the possession of genius for their adequate portrayal, he has never failed, and so we cannot see the curtain ring down on a life well and truly spent, on a brilliant artistic career, and on a series of splendid performances which in the aggregate have never been equalled, without a feeling of keen regret tempered with one of gratitude for the ennobling influence of a truly great actor. ft Brilliant Defence ON THURSDAY the Attorney-General held the floor of the local Assembly for three hours while he delivered one of the most brilliant, logical and cogent addresses ever heard within its walls. Just such an address was expected by those who knew him. He had been bitterly assailed both in his private and professional capacity; his personal character, as well as his public reputation, was at stake, and unless he could successfully refute the charges brought against him, his public career with the reversion of the Premiership of British Columbia was at an end. In the opinion of The Week, which has taken as strong a ground in the matter of the Dominion Trust as any paper, the Attorney-General completely cleared himself and the Government of any imputation of bad faith or mal-administration. As the full report of the address has not yet been published, it will be more profitable to defer a detailed analysis until next issue, but, having spoken strongly on the subject in the past, The Week loses no time in expressing this general opinion on the defence of the Attorney-General. Not the least gratifying feature of his statesmanlike deliverence was an assurance that the fullest investigation of the whole of the affairs of the Dominion Trust Company would be made and that the persons responsible for the debacle would, if amenable to the criminal law, be prosecuted without any distinction whatever. This means ,without a doubt, that before long "the directors will be placed where they should have been two months ago, viz., in the dock. aid to Agriculture IF THERE is one question which by common consent is not debatable, it is that of the urgency of land settlement in British Columbia. For at least five years, commencing with a series of resolutions prepared by The Week and endorsed by tlie Conservative Convention in Nelson, there has been a popular demand for special legislation dealing with this subject. For almost as long there has been a growing conviction that any such legislation would have to be based upon a system of money grants to farmers, presumably along the lines adopted so successfully in Australia and New Zealand. The outcome of this popular demand was the appointment of a Royal Commission, which sat during the whole of the last year, and finally presented its report. Among many excellent recommendations contained in the report, that of financial aid was endorsed, and elaborated along specific lines. The general recommendation is that the Government shall advance money to the bona fide farmer at a shade over cost, on the security of his land, with, of course, the necessary restrictions as to its proper expenditure upon development. Under such a system, Australia has advanced in the neighbourhood of $65,000,000, of which more than half has been repaid, and in respect of which there have been practically no defaulters. The Provincial Government does not seem disposed to accept this plan: indeed, in his notable address, the Premier conveyed the impression that he was opposed to it, and in any event nothing could be done until after the war. As a general proposition, this conclusion may be sound, but The Week would venture to point out that there are urgent phases of the question which demand consideration, and which might modify such a decision. The principal one is that it is never too soon to prepare to meet a difficulty. There is no doubt that when the War is over, if not before, the raising of foodstuffs will become the Page Two THE WEEK supreme question of the moment. Is it too soon to prepare for this? Is there any evidence that in British Columbia we shall be independent of imported goods? Is there any doubt that for generations to come it will be a matter of more importance to us to cultivate our lands than to develop our mining, lumbering or fishing industries? There are special difficulties in the way of this, and they are difficulties which cannot be met by temporary relief works, by loans to Municipalities, or by the donation of charities. All these may be necessary, but they are, at the best, temporary expedients. The thing is to do something which will have a permanent effect, and that something is to put bona fide farmers on the land, and to help them to stay there, and rear their families there, so that we may develop that genuine farming class without which we can never attain lasting prosperity. The farmers cannot do this for themselves, except in a few favoured instances. The cost of clearing and development is too great. Other conditions are too severe, and still others too exacting. It may not be possible, at the moment, for the Government to give full effect to the financial clauses of the Report of the Agricultural Commission, but it should be possible to make a start, and it is a matter of doubt whether there is any direction in which money could be expended even under tlie stress of war conditions to greater and more permanent advantage. Our Land Policy IT MAY be safely said that the Hon. W. R. Ross, in the comprehensive address delivered in the House on Friday of last week, demolished the criticisms of the Liberal leaders and the Liberal press, not by a resort to the arts of the rhetorician, but by the merciless logic of cold facts. The address should be read by everyone interested in the development of the Province, and especially by everyone who has become familiar with the wild, imaginative statements of the Opposition with respect to land- stakihg, pre-emptions and the financial obligations of land purchasers to the Province. In a later issue The Week hopes to be able to deal at greater length with the address. Meanwhile it may suffice to refer to its most important feature, which was the quotation of statistics prepared by the Department, statistics so simple that they can be checked by anyone who will take the trouble to refer to the books. They show conclusively that the allegation that the bulk of the arable land of the Province had been alienated to speculators, "Friends of the Government," and that there was practically nothing left for the pre-emptor, the little that was left being in remote and inaccessible places, is a pure figment of the imagination; for of 4,500,000 acres of cultivable land situate within the three-mile belt of our various, railway lines, both under operation and construction, only 847,783 has been sold, the balance of roughly 3.650,000 still being available for pre-emption and for no other purpose, since it is all under reserve. Now if The Times, for instance, has such an extensive acquaintance among would-be pre- emptors, it can tell them to come along and help themselves; they have nearly four million acres of good land, within three miles of a railway line, from which they can make their own selection. Conveying Ideas A LOCAL contemporary indulged in somewhat severe criticism of a performance recently given in Victoria on the ground that "It was probably intended to convey some idea, but what that idea was no one could make out, and if they could, it is doubtful if it was worth while'." The same contemporary, a few days later, dealt with a subject in a manner which would undoubtedly cause that High Priest of logic and lucidity, Matthew Arnold, to turn in his grave. The Week makes no apology for reprinting the article just as it appeared. "We are asked for an expression of opinion as to a moratorium. We think it well to wait until the proposed measure of relief, whatever it may be, has been brought down. Speaking generally, we may say that it is a matter upon which, like most questions, there are two sides. The thing which the Government and the House must consider is what will be of the greatest good to the greatest number." Should Be Suppressed THERE is a limit to all things, even to toleration, and while The Week advocates the freest discussion of public affairs and believes in according the utmost freedom to the press, it draws the line at the point where freedom degenerates into licence. The attention of the authorities is called to the issue of The B. C. Federationist of Friday, January 29th, in the editorial columns of which opinions are expressed which undoubtedly militate against recruiting, which hold up to ridicule the armed defence of one's country and which at all times, but especially in time of war, must be regarded by fair-minded men as treasonable. No considerations should deter the Government from taking whatever steps the law allows to suppress such seditious nonsense as the following: "Many of them have joined the war contingent as officers, as much for the purpose of getting bread and butter and eluding their creditors as for any over-enthusiastic love they have for getting their hides punctured by German bullets tipped with the product of Canadian mines." Or the following: "One of the most pitiful sights on the streets of Vancouver last Friday, and which signalized the presence of the loquacious Sam, was scores of boys carrying rifles, in many cases taller than themselves, and obviously heavier than they could carry with ease. To the kids it is just "playing at soldiers." To those who are older, who have brains and can use them, it means preparing the bodies and minds of the youngsters to repeat in after years the scenes which are now being enacted in Europe.' In consequence of demand upon our space, it has been found impossible to publish in the present issue a number of important communications, including a special article on "What Canada Has Done for the Empire," and an interesting letter on "The Jitney Bus Movement," by C. S. Both will appear i.n next issue. "SOTTO VOCE" Bv the Hornet That the Americans can see no cents in the stoppage of contraband. That tlie German Government is advertising' for an experienced General, able to cook—despatches. That a German pianist charged at Bow Street Police Court with drunkenness excused himself on the ground that all great musicians were found in bars. That the British Navy effected a remarkable transformation by converting the Bleucher into a submarine. That: tho new shop-walker in a well- known Victoria store on being asked by a lady—"Have you any nice warm underclothing?"—replied—"Oh, yes, thank you." That Forbes-Robertson will never forget the welcome lie received in Victoria nor the packed houses that greeted him. That he did not appeal in vain for a sympathetic reception of his wife whenever she visits Victoria. That there have been greater actors, but taking him all in all, "We shall not look upon his like again." That the next attraction at the Royal Victoria Theatre is "Mult and Jeff." /i\ That Bishop Roper acted wisely and honestly when he publicly disowned the Delegation to the Minister of Militia. That he would enormously increase his influence for good, if he resigned from the Social Service League. That the best sermon preached in Victoria for years was conveyed in "The Passing of the Third Floor Back." That if the churches acted on the lilies laid down by the "Stranger," there would be no complaints about empty pews. That the blowing up of the St. Croix Bridge will hardly stimulate the Federal authorities in the mailer of protection for British Columbia. That until public opinion on the subject becomes active, nothing will be done. That if people think trade is had in Victoria, they should take a trip to Vancouver. That there is more business activity here than in any City on the Pacific Coast. That far-famed San Francisco is in the "doldrums" just now, in spite of the Panama Exposition. That we shall be lucky if we get those thousands of visitors who have promised to come this way. That in spite of the croakers, we are really to have one genuine industry on Vancouver Island—goat- raising. That the daily papers told a long story about the capsizing of the dry- dock and cribs—but not the true story. That whatever else results from the mishap, nothing more will be heard of the dry-dock. That after die manly defence of our soldiers by Bishop Roper and Dr. Campbell, there is nothing more to be said. That the Government' has submitted a Moratorium Bill, which should meet the views of every reasonable man. That The Week always contended that the debtor should be protected on interest as well as principal. That if the bill passes, this will be assured—within the discretion of the judge. THE WEEK Page Thm At The Street Corner BY THE LOUNGER IN SPITE of the rather amusing, not to say blood-thirsty, researches of a correspondent, W.L.B., who figures in the "Colonist" of Wednesday last, 1 shall still continue to be an ardent supporter of the noble art of self defence. 1 wish the gentleman in question had been at the old Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night. He would have seen some good and some indifferent boxing, but he would also have learned why men who are peaceable citizens and who aim at as high a standard of public conduct as he does, caii yet appreciate a boxing tournament. Occasionally there is a feature which might not appeal to a delicate lady, but 1 assume from his signature that the correspondent of the "Colonist" is a man, or at any rate belongs to the male gender, and if he cannot look on at a little hard punching and an occasional tap of the "claret," he should at once exchange pants for petticoats. On Tuesday night, the universal provider of boxing for Victoria audiences, Mr. W. H. Davies, staged a good programme—perhaps uot his best, but still good enough. Our young featherweight, H. Davies, was seen at his best and made short work of a boy who had beaten Marshall—the Seattle crack. S. James, the Sir John Jackson star, showed once more that he is probably the best man at his weight among local performers. Blaney Scott boxed in improved form, thanks, no doubt, to his work at the Willows, and won out by sheer weight. Atcheson showed himself to be a clever boxer, but was not big enough. Scott Cropper was given a decision over W. James. He deserved it on the fourth round, but the judge who refused a verdict to James on the first three should retire to the woods. On the whole, the entertainment was well worth seeing, and the only weak spot was the judging, which in two instances at least was "punk." Unless Mr. Davies can secure better officials, he runs a risk of losing public confidence. My little diatribe of last week on the subject of the "Jitneys" has brought many communications, most of them urging that I carry the subject further. As a matter of fact, it was a subject better suited for treatment in the ediorial columns, if it is to be dealt with exhaustively. My object, as with most of the topics which I touch in this column, was simply to draw attention to something happening on the street, and to voice a popular opinion. I notice that the Oak Bay Council is so convinced of the permanence of the "Jitney" that it is already considering a basis upon which to grant licenses. I also notice that a deputation of tram conductors and motormen which waited on the City Council urging stricter regulation of the "Jitneys" met with little encouragement, no doubt because the Council realized that the deputation spoke with the voice of Jacob whilst extending the hand of Esau. The fatal accident in Vancouver suggests that "Jitney" drivers should exercise caution, and no doubt they will make a note of this. At the present moment they are popular, they have public support, and they will have no difficulty in retaining it, if they act reasonably, but if they should degenerate into the habits of carelessness and truculenee which characterized the first dynasty of chauffeurs who invaded Victoria eight years ago, they will speedily find that the same public opinion will fetch them up with a long turn. I say this not because I wish to find fault, but because I am anxious that the "Jitney" drivers should hold their own, and be able to continue without interruption a service which is so highly appreciated, and which will probably be the means of bringing the London directors of the B. C. E. R. to their senses. & h\ I know I am not suspected of spending all my evenings at the Y. M. C. A., but I think that if I had known of the form of entertainment provided by this institution at the Willows Camp, it is possible that the visit I paid to their room during the present week would not have been the first. It certainly will not be the last, if it is allowed to continue its good work. I am free to confess that as a prodigal son I have not always been a "persona grata" to the strict disciplinarians who rule this organization, although I have, on several occasions, been honoured by a card of invitation to their functions. This week, however, I learned for the first time that it is possible to form erroneous opinions about its work. At the Wilows Camp, the Y. M. C. A. is practically a purveyor of entertainments. In this respect, it j has managed to keep the pot boiling I-and in a large well-lighted, well- I warmed room, tlie men at camp have every night been able to enjoy them- i selves, to smoke, to play games of I every kind, including cards, to listen j to music, lectures and addresses. In fact, the Y. M. C. A. hall has been . (he rallying point of all the festivities of Ihe camp, and I use the word |in Hie best sense. Both officials and men have assured me that the activities of Ihe Committee have been unceasing' and Ihe result of their catering, whether of food or entertainment, is entirely satisfactory. From observation I have no hesitation in endorsing this .and and when the Y. M. C. A., or its representatives,may occasionally lay themselves open to criticism for a little excessive zeal, or a little lack of worldly wisdom, it ought to be accounted to them for righteousness that they have done well in the matter of providing refreshment for the Willows Camp. MADE IN VICTORIA Cfri PTt4c£Z*, The Navy League Chapter I.O.D.E. are entertaining the 71h Troup Boy Scotils at the Dominion Theatre to- dav. "Kaiser's sonk back at the front" Is a heading that catches the eye. Goodness We dldnt know he had been handled as severely as that. RED AND GOLD LABEL 1 LB. CAN, 50c For Sale by All Grocers MONEY'S TIGHT Why not let us repair those old Shoes. We will make them look like New. Phone 3493. We Collect. MODERN SHOE REPAIR CO. TROUNCE ALLEY Opp. Colonist. SEATTLE EUPOPfANWODEPATE M0DERK0NVE1ENI 225 Outside Rooms-135 With Bath. Peter McQuade & Son Limited. SHIP CHANDLERS WHARF STREET, VICTORIA Dealers In PAINTS For painting your boat or your house. 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The Tea Kettle Miss Wooldridge 1119 Douglas St., Opp. Victoria Theatre SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICTORIA PATRIOTIC AID FUND Corner Fort and Broad Sts., Victoria, B. C. LIQUOR LICENCE ACT NOTICK is hereby given that application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for the renewal of licence for the sale of liquor by wholesale In and upon the premises known as the Hudson's Bay Company, situate at 1130 Wharf Street, in the City of Victoria. B. C. Dated this 1st day 1914. H. of December, Jan 23 V. PRATT, Manager. Feb. 20 Page Four THE WEEK THE WEEK A BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWSFAFEB AND BEYIEW Published Every Saturday by The Week Publishing Company Limited, at 635 Courtney Street, Viotoria, B.C., Canada. Telephone 1283 SUBSCRIPTION: One year, in advance, $2.00; six months, $1.00; three months, 60c. Single copies, 5c. Foreign subscriptions to countries in Postal Union, $3.00 WILLIAM BLAKEMORE President and Editor A Great Actor's Farewell Forbes-Robertson and His Art Some years ago a writer said: ''it is both a reproach to the public taste and an irreparable loss to the community interested in acl'ing of the finest order that Forbes-Robertson passes a few weeks only of each year in touch with the London public, while priceless, never-to-be-forgained days are squandered in provincial and other wanderings.'' This w mid make Porbes-Robertson smile. He is not one who believes in the concentration of all the talents in London, and the "priceless, never-to-be fregained days" that have been lost to London have not, in his view, been "squandered" in such places. He has now had forty years of the stage, since the day when he made his first appearance as the poet Chastelard in "Mary Stuart." He set out with the intention of being a painter, and studied on the Continent and in London to that end, but at the age of twenty-one the stage called him. He brought to it unusual gifts of personality, which were not long in marking him out for distinction. As a young man Ellen Terry said of him that he was "the most beautiful and ideal thing in youth I ever saw." His voice was an even more powerful passport to success; that wonderful, melodious ringing voice which transform a county court summons into a thing of power and beauty, and which has held audiences spellbound even in dark places of the earth like New York. Soon after his first appearance on the stage he became acquainted with Samuel Phleps, and had that great actor as master for six years. In his later career he was associated with Irving, Sir John Hare, Sir Squire Bancroft, Mrs. Bancroft, Mrs. Kendal, Miss Ellen Terry and other famous ones. Now the book that is devoted to the records of actors and actresses requires over four columns to set out the many parts he has played. One of the finest tributes to Forbes- Robertson's lyrical power, his talent to make words sing to the emotions, quite irrespective of what they may mean, comes from Mr. Bernard Shaw, who has said of him "he stands completely aloof in simplicity, dignity, grace and musical speech from the world of Ihe motor-car and the fashionable hotel, which so many of the others, clever and interesting as they are, very evidently prefer, or at least think they ought to pretend they prefer, to the Olympian region where the classic actor is at home. Forbes-Robertson is the only actor I know who can find out the feel- ins of a speech from its cadence. His art meets the dramatist's art directly, picking it up for completion and expression without explanations or imitations, even when he follows up the feat by turning to ask what the prosaic meaning of the sentence is, only to find the author as much in doubt as himself on that point." t orbes-itobertson has the broadest views on the theatre. As one who has one out exporing, picking up treasures in unexpected places, he has none of the fear of small things of those who religiously stay at home. He thinks the improvement in the lone of the music-halls and the production of drama there are bound to De a good thing for the "legitimate" theatre, as the general public taste is there trained to appreciate what the theatres have to offer. Even the picture theatre he thinks will be helpful in this way. Above all, he has the greatest euthusism for the repertory theatres, which have for years fought a hard tight in various parts, and are now at last coming into their own. They are doing much liner work, he thinks, than ever did the old stock companies. In a word, he is a convinced optimist about the present and ftuture of the theatre. MAJOR-GENERAL THE HON. SAM HUGHES An Appreciation (By a Staff Correspondent.) One of our national amusements in Canada is to abuse our leaders. We elect I hem, that is our right, and we abuse them us soon as they are elected, that ia our privilege, !but very often we go too far. In ordinary times il does not much matter. Any sane man who has known our leading politicians will conclude that half their ingratitude or dishonesty must be untrue. For the most part they are only average men who choose to work harder than their fellows, whereas it would require genius, and very brilliant genius at that, to make Ilium such successful rogues as their electors sometimes make them. Bui Ibis is not a story of roguery or of ordinary times, Having come recently in contact with him and some others I want to try to get fair play for u mini who lias had more than his share of rather bitter chaff lately, and much less than bis share of praise for real work successfully done. 1 am lold Unit Major General iSiini Hughes lirsl attained notoriety as a very successful lacrosse player. Well I here is nothing wrong in that. The Honourable Alfred Lyttleton first became famous us a cricketer and was loved all the belter by his country for that. Kadi country has its own way of playing games. Cricketing, the English game, is sometimes accused of being a slow game, it is certainly a quiet one, and ils men grow up in the silence and restraint of cricket. Lacrosse is a fust game and perhaps an exceptionally noisy one, and if Lylllelon grew up a reserved and quiet man it is equally natural Ihal lacrosse-playing Hughes should have grown up a noisy one. Lei us admit thai he is a noisy, rather irrepressible fellow, no! by any means retiring, playing politics or anything else be has lo play much as if he were play- CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY Round Trip Winter Exe ursion fares from Victoria, B. O, to Winter Resorts in Florida. Jacksonville $117.50 Tampa $129.10 Palm Beach $136.00 Key West $150.60 Tickets on Sale Jan. 19, 26, 1915; February 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1915. February 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1915. FINAL RETURN LIMIT, May 31, 1915. Going Limit of Ticket, 30 Days. For full particulars re routes, stopovers, time limits, etc, and all information relative to the above rates, apply C. P. R. Ticket Offices, 1102 Government Street. PHONE 174. L. D. CHETHAM, City Pass. Agent. ing lacrosse. If a man has no peculiarities he would probably never be caricatured and never amount to anything. Fancy Glastone without his nose! Beaconsfield as a young man without his bizarre tastes in clothes! Laurier or McBride without their hair! or the Welt Teufel without moustaches like the tusks of a wart hog! You cannot imagine them. These things are their hall marks, the caricatures which result are their best advertisements, and if the boisterousness of our general is his own peculiarity, not common to his cloth it really does not matter. He does not think that he is a diplomat and really a lacrosse player with the way of a lacrosse player, ought, one would think to recommend himself and Canadians, but after all it is work which counts, and having allowed that there may be lots to chaff Major Gen. Hughes about I maintain that a great deal of that of which Canadians are proud just now is due to him. In the greatest war which the world has known our Canada, with its mad anti-militarism in time of peace, is bearing her share in the Empire's war in a way which deserves credit and which is obtaining it in unstinted fashion. LITTLE OLD ALBION HALL & WALKER Agents Wellington Colliery Company's Coal 1232 GOVERNMENT ST. PHONE 83 How the American Story of the War Kay Perhaps he Written London Is not the only spot that is churning out its histories of the war. Not by a jugful. New York Is getting busy too in this line, and here is the probable opening chapter of a Broadway chronicle:— Although It was only August, the City of London, In England, was as usual enveloped In a thick black fog. Great Britain was on the ever of war with Germany. Crowds of silent people surrounded the War Office, Scotland Yard, the Crystal Palace, and other great buildings of historical interest, awaiting the declaration. A big Beef-Eater, as the Tower of London employees are called, walking wearily home from a hard day's work- bis pike over his shoulder and his dinner basket In his hand—stopped for a moment on the edge of the crowd gathered before the House of Commons (England's leading gas-garage). "Seems like there's going to be a war, doesn't It?" he said, to a little green- goods huckster from the Mile End Road. "Sure," the Cockney replied. "It Is being kind of hinted at." "Gee! I don't set up to be no highbrow, but I guess this Kals' feller's been preparln' to hand us the double cross for years," continued the Beef- Eater. "Sure, that's my Idea," agreed the Cockney. "I never did trust the 'Big Noise' of Europe—too strong on the Ood-tnlk for me." James Bay Hotel Victoria, B. C. New, Modern, Comfortable EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Situated near waterfront and facing Beacon Hill Park. Only four blocks from the Post Office Families especially catered to. Finest Cafe in the City. First class bar in connection Our free bus meets all trains and boats. Rates Reasonable H. ROTH S. A. GRIMMOND Phone 2304. "I take It that If the Kills' keeps his hocks off Belgium, bo's got no kick from us coming to him, but If he doesn't we're In It too, eh?" "Sure—up to the neck." And that was Britain's verdict, If the Kaiser wanted to take his gooso- stepplng plug-uglies Joy-l'Idlng across Europe, well and good. That was his funeral, not England's. But If be had any Ideas about hitting the trail through Belgium, then he must forget them, cut them out, go tho other was round, and pull off his oonquerlng-hero stunts somewhere else. As Lord Greysqultll, the Prime Premier as ho Is called, put It in his great speech at the Queen's Hall: "If"—said Lord Gi'esqulth—"If the 'German Emp. thinks ho can cut loose through Belgium, and hand little old Albion the rough stun* without getting beat up good and plenty, then all I can say Is this—He's got another big think coming." The storm of cheering which greeted this statement ought to have Bent tho Kaiser away from Belgium on the .lump; and when It didn't. Grent Britain lost no sleep on that account. "All right," she said, "when we've a few moments to spare, we'll hop across the Channel and help bury you," It must not be thought that the English people take this war lightly. Ear from 1, As Little Kltch (their affectionate name for their War Reel pointed out with that soldierly brevity for which he Is famous—"People, this Is going to he some war." THE WEEK Page Five ward, was re- Miss Margaret Rose and Miss f interest to a large j Ethel Bouhoee, two Vancouver nurses, have gone to Uttawa, where they have oeeu accepted uy tne army meuical authorities tor service at the front. MRS. BARNARD is receiving next Thursday afternoon for the first time since taking up residence at Government House. An event number of Victorians was the occasion of the Golden Wedding of Dr and Mrs. I. W. Powell, celebrated at "Oakdene," last Monday, January 18th. The handsome rooms of the family residence were beautiful with many flowers, great clusters of golden daffodils against a charming background of calla lillies, and bouquets of roses and carnations, the tribute of many near and dear friends. Among many visitors were His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. Henry Croft, presenting a basket of flowers and an address on behalf of the Alexandra Club; Mrs. Cecilia M. Helmcken, who brought a tribute from the Victoria Ladies' Musical Club. Several delegations from organizations with which Mrs. Powell has been identified, and many prominent residents and pioneers. In the evening, children, grandchildren and relatives gathered round the Dr. and Mrs. Powell, to quietly and happily celebrate the event of the fiftieth anniversary of the wedding of two of Victorias' most respected and influential citizens. Among passengers arriving on S.S. Makura from Australia last week, was Mr. David J. Clarke, who has been absent from Victoria for nearly two years. While away, he has been greatly missed, and his return is a source of pleasure to many friends with whom Mr. and Mrs. Clarke are very popular. Mr. Percy Burton, general manager for Sir J. Forbes-Robertson, is registered at the Empress. * An engagement is announced between Lieutenant A. Ford-Young, Royal Engineer (late 88th Victoria Fusiliers and Overseas Contingent) of Strathattom, South Croydon, Surrey, and Dorothy Beatrice, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Townend, Bank House Slough, Buckinghamshire. Two young officers, whose promotion will be heard of with interest by many friends, are Lieutenant-Colonel W. J. Holmes, who is to command the Victoria battalion of the third contingent, and Captain Winsby, who will also command a battalion in the third Overseas Contingent. Lieut-Colonel Holmes is a son of Colonel J. G. Holmes, a former D. 0. C. well known to many Victorians. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Drury left on Monday for Harrison Hot Springs and expect to return in a fortnight. At n recent meeting of the Daughters of Pity, a net balance of $417.15, proceeds'of the ball held in aid of the children s ported. Mrs. Albert F. Griffiths was hostess at a cnanty bridge on Thursday afternoon. ihe enure proceeds win ue tlevoletl lo the fund of the Junior Auxiliary Anti-'i'uoerculosis Society. Miss Cecil Moffatt, of Rossland, i>. C, is visiting Colonel ana iurs. Hiara- ley-vVilmot, at "ivnockuruw," Shaw- nigau Lake. A fancy dress dance will be heiu by the "1915" Club on Friday, February ID, at the Connaught Hall. ?i\ The home of Mrs. A. Parlitl, 1421 Grant Street, was the scene of a pleasant surprise parly last week, fur her sou, Raymond l'arlilt, by several of his High School classmates. A delightful evening was spent by tin young people with games and music until a late hour. • An interesting concert was given in aid of the Belgian children by the children , of the Malahat School, Shawnigan Lake, in the Opera House, at Duncan, on Friday last. The second of the series of dances arranged by the Connaught Seamen's Institute Benefit Club will take place in the Institute Hall on Wednesday, February 3rd. The chaper- ones are, Lady McBride, Mrs. H. B. Thomson, Mrs. Travis, Mrs. Mortimer Appleby, Mrs. W. J. Roper, Mrs. Dennis Cox and Mrs. Troup. Mrs. Sterrett, ot Vancouver, is staying with her brother and sisler- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. McDiarmid, Belmont Avenue. Mrs. A. H. Lawder, St. Raphards, Michigan Slreet, is visiting friends and relatives ill Courlenay and al Duncan. Mrs. Jameson, Oak liny, entertained at Ihe lea hour on Friday. Mr. A. Fitzgerald, formerly of the Imperial Army in India, is the guest of Mr. and Airs. E. T. S. Hodder, Oak Bay, previous to his departure for England. Several parties have been arranged to attend the invitation dance to ue held at the "Connaught Seamen's Institute" on Wednesday next, Feb. 3rd, Ihe proceeds of which go to Ihe friends of (hat worthy institution. * Mrs. Simpson has arranged for a fancy dress and poster dance on Friday, February ">, at Ihe Alexandra Club. This will probably be Ihe lust dunce before Lent, so it is hoped thai many will lake advantage of this op- port unity to make u pleasanl evening for our soldiers before they depart for England. Mr. Nohl,. Pirrie, Mining Engineer, Vancouver, spent n short lime in town, during the week. He has gone on to Montreal and New York on business connected with his mining interest in B. 0 Mr. Pirrie expects to return in two months. Mr. and Mrs. W. Sutherland Formerly of Bella Coola, are now resident in Victoria. Mrs. G. A. Henderson, wife of the Manager of the Bank of Montreal in Vernon, came down last week to spend some time with Mrs. Vidler at Hampton Court. Mrs. Devlin and Miss Gracie Mon-, teith are guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Gibson, York Place, Oak Bay. The Toy Symphony, to be held on Wednesday next at the residence of Mrs. Beck, Foul Bay Road, is in aid of Ihe Patriotic Fund. Mrs. J. E. Griffith entertained a number of friends at tea at the Empress during the week. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Barnard left for Ottawa during the week. Among Victorians sailing on S. S. Arabic from New York on February 3rd for England will be, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mellin, Mr. and Mrs. Gres- ley, and Mr, Maurice Carmichael. Mrs. W. .1. Roper gave a tea to a number of friends on Friday afternoon at her residence, "Sberbourne", Oak Buy, lo hear an address from Mr. Lindley Crease, on the financial requirements of outlying church districts. There was a large and interested gathering to listen lo Mr. Crease's remarks on this important subject. WASHED NUT COAL $5.00 per ton DELIVERED A fuel which has liuill u|> ils sterling reputation mi account nl' ils all-round satisfaction us a KITCHEN COAL With our Heel of Motor Trucks our delivery is perfect. KIRK & CO. 121 Broad St, Phone 139 Madame Watts Suite 401-4 B. C. Perm. Bldg., Douglas St., Victoria, B. C. Phone 1623 SUITS Artistic and Tailored GOWNS Day and Evening Golf Skirts Shirt Waists (Washing Silks) CORSETS Cut and Fit Guaranteed SOAP, Etc. W. J. PENDRAY & SONS, Ltd. Phone 773. Laurel Point. Home Made Jams, Marmalade and Cakes FORT STREET GROCERY Phone 4126 1115 Fort St. HOME MADE CAKES DAME DURDEN TEA ROOMS Phone 2263 749 Fort .Street THE PAINT AND VARNISH HOUSE OF VICTORIA THE STANELAND COMPANY, LTD. 840 Fort St. Phone 27 TELEPHONE 4830 LANGE & BROWN NAVAL, MILITARY and LADIES' TAILORS (LATE OF LONDON, ENGLAND) Military outfits completed in a week. Sam Brown's Belts, Swords, Caps, Aprons, Buttons, Badges.kept in stock. 100 to 105 Stobart-Pease Blk. 745 Yates tSrect Page Six THE WEEK THE STAGE THE PRINCESS THE ALLEN PLAYERS are presenting the well known romance of Ouida, "Under Two Flags," to crowded houses this week. The military setting of the play lends it a particular interest at this time, and its presentation loses nothing at the hands of the versatile Allen Players. Miss Felton has a charming role as "Cigarette," and she evidently delights in playing the part of the light hearted vivandiere, who is to show herself capable of burning passion and devoted love. Irving Kennedy and Biron Eagan look very smart in uniform, and as usual, act well. Charles Conners plays a quaint loveable part as Rake, the valet. Miss Tryna Saindan has a pretty part in the role of the Princess Venita, and Mr. William Guil- bert is a good looking French Soldier. Patrons of the Princess should not fail to see "Under Two Flags." Next week, that favourite comedy, "Broadway Jones," with its many witticisms and light gaiety, will b? produced. The story concerns the gayest young spender on New York's Broadway, that wonderful street of excitement and glitter. "Broadway Jones" is the title he has earned, when he is left heir to a chewing-gum factory. With mountains of debt piling about him, his one thought is to sell said factory and pocket the cash. Here the "Girl" enters the story, the one wonderful girl who changes the whole course of his career and fires him with the ambition to relain his property against all odds and settle down in the little country town as an agressive manufacturer of chewing-gum. THE COLUMBIA A big dog act will likely prove a great attraction at the Columbia next week. Gardner's Bulldogs are the cleverest trained animals in vaudeville, and they are sure to get a rousing reception. A novelty piano act is given by the Rossi Duo, and Faust and Faust give a screaming pantomine musical act. In addition to these first class vaudeville turns, four reels are shown of the best motion pictures which can be obtained. PANTAGES A 'lively musical comedy entitled "The Wrong Bird," head's the bill next week. The playlet is the work of Miss Margaret Whitney, who is attracting wide attention as a composer of popular melodies. She also proves to be a capital musical director. Perhaps the chief attraction of the piece is the chorus, which is composed of Salt Lake society girls, who are making their first professional lour. The costumes are handsome, and the settings of the act are beautiful and unique. Another of Walter Montague's social reform dramatic playlets entitled "Ruined," has an important place on the bill. It tells a gripping story of a tragic episode at the marriage mart. It is well acted, chief honours going to Miss Meta Marsky, who formerly played with distinction with the Isabelle Fletcher Players in Vancouver. Paul Nevins and Ruby Edwood do a hilarious skit called "The Coal Man and the Maid," in which Nevins causes a near-riot with his blackface stunts. Cummin and Seanam, typical London music hall comedy acrobats will appeal to a large section of the audience. Argo is a harpist of exceptional ability, and his selections will please lovers of this delightful musical instrument. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE An attraction of paramont interest to theatre-goers is the farewell appearance of Sir Johnston Forbes- Robertson at the Royal Victoria Theatre on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the coming week. Hamlet will be given on Monday night, on Tuesday, Rudvard Kipling's "The Light That Failed," which is probably one of his most widely-read novels. It was dramatis- ?d t'.r Forbes-Robertson's purposes mil produced in London at the Lyric Theatre in February, 1902. '' Passing of the Third Floor Back'' will be seen on Wednesday night. Forres-Robertson will be supported bv his London company of fifty players. "ELLIOTT'S HORSE" Patriotic Action of Residents Among the many instances of publics piritedness during the war must be mentioned the action of Mr. R. T. Elliott, K.C., of Victoria, British Messrs. David Spencer, jtin., of Messrs. David Spencer and Sons, Newgate Street, London, and Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Roper, Fred Pemberton and William Blakemore (president of the Overseas Club, Victoria), who were instrumental in sending to England 80 trained cavalrymen known as " Elliott's Horse." The entire expense of training these men for a period extending over two months was borne by these gentlemen, as well as free transportation from British Columbia to London. The whole squadron was equipped with the most serviceable kit, including underclothing, overcoats, boots, etc., together with many warm garments presented by the Daughters of the Empire. It was originally intended that this squadron should become a complete unit in some English cavalry regiment, but, unfortunately, many of the men elected to serve with the Canadian contingent at Salisbury Plain, and the remainder to rejoin regiments to which they had previously belonged. However, while Mr. Elliott and his friends will not be able to follow the doings of this body of officers, noncommissioned officers, and men (of whom only three were without decorations for previous active service), they will have the satisfaction of knowing that the body of men they sent over at their own expense are doing useful work.—London Standard Mrs. Gordon Duncan was at home to her friends on Thursday and Friday of this week at 23 Savoy Mansions. PflNTftGES Unequalled Vaudeville Week Commencing Feb. 1st WHITENEY & McINTYRE Present A. MORSE MOON MIGNON HEYWOOD ROBERT THURSTON And a Chorus of Eight Real Beauties in the Tabloid Musical Comedy "THE WRONG BIRD" "JUSTICE OF THE PEACE" An Expose of Social Conditions PAUL NEVINS AND RUBY ERWOOD "The Coal Man and the Maid" CUMMIN & SEAHAM Two Real Eccentrics ARGO A Premier Harpist THREE SHOWS DAILY—3, 7:30 AND 9:15 Matinees 15c. Evening: Orchestra and Balcony 25, Boxes 50 Royal Victoria Theatre THREE NIGHTS Farewell Visit of Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson February 1st, "Hamlet" February 2nd, "The Light That Failed" February 3rd,' ' The Passing of the Third Floor Back Columbia Theatre MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1st, 2nd, 3rd GARDNER'S MANIC BULLDOGS Biggest Dog Act Ever Seen on the Coast THE DEROSSI DUO Piano Novelty Act FAUST & IAUST In a Pantomine Musical Act AMATUER NIGHT EVERY FRIDAY. BIG COUNTRY STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY 10c—ANY SEAT—10c Mr. and Mrs. Angus McDonell are guests at the Empress Hotel. * The wedding was quietly celebrated on Wednesday, January 27th, of Caroline Beatrice, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Maclure of Oak Bay, to Andrew Doria de Moulin Mellin, only son of Captain H. Mellin, lately of Victoria, and now in the Royal Rifle Brigade. The ceremony took place in St. Mary's Church, Oak Bay, Rev. G.j H. Andrews officiating. Mr. Mark Featherstonhaug'h, of the Canadian Mounted Rifles was best man, and though the wedding was a private one, many friends had gathered at j the little church for a glimpse of the: happy couple who are so well known and popular in Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mellin have now left! for England, where the bridegroom! hopes to find a commission in His | Majesty's forces awaiting him. Princess Theatre MISS VERNA FELTON and The Allen Players February 1st GEO. M. COHEN'S Whirlwind Comedy " BROADWAY JONES" Prices: 15c, 25c, 35c Matinee Saturdays at 2:30 Bargain Night Mondays Curtain 8:15 Phone 4 25 The Navy League Chapter I.O.D.E., will hold an Ice Carnival at the rink on Shrove Tuesday, February 16th, full particulars of which will appear next week. A woman should wear wliat she likes and as little as she dare. THE WEEK Page Seven London Gossip Supplied Specially to The Week by the International News Correspondence Service, Ltd., Goschen Building, Henrietta Street, Govent Garden, London, England. Queen Alexandra's Christmas For so many years lias It been Queen Alexandra's invariable custom to spend Christmas at Sandrlngham that her decision to stay in London this year may well be misunderstood. Ill health might suggest itself as an explanation, but happily Her Majesty Is perfectly well and lias been busy over her Yule- tide shopping. I saw her out walking on December 22nd, and she was as active and sprightly as usual. Nor does fear of possible raids keep her Majesty from the neighborhood of the East Coast. Her own explanation is all sufficient and does infinite credit to her kindness of heart. She has decimal that she could not go away enjoying or entertaining while there Is so much to do in London for "her poor people," Including soldiers, sailors, and Belgian refugees. Schoolboy Princes Prince George, home from school at Broadstairs for the holidays and the recipient of many handsome presents on his twelfth birthday, lias much the same build as his two elder brothers, Prince Edward and Prince Albert, but he favours his younger brother, Prince John, more in the matter of disposition, being very hlghrsplrlted. Tt is generally believed that the career mapped out for him is one In the Navy. Though the Royal Christmas was spent very quietly, the presence of Prince Albert ensured that the young people in the Royal party were kept amused. The Prince, it is not generally known, Is an excellent conjuror, and Queen Alexandra paid tribute to his powers by presenting him some time ago with a splendid box of tricks. Many of Prince Albert's best conjuring feats were learnt from Charles Bertram, who performed when His Royal. Highness was much younger, at Sandringham, Tho Belgian Army Good news It Is to hear on reliable authority of the Belgian army's prospects. After its terrible trying time in the early days of the Invasion of Belgium, the difficult and fatiguing march from Antwerp, and the very fierce fighting to which it was immediately called on the Yser, the Belgian field army has had a much needed rest. Tt was established for a time as part of the garrison of Paris. Tt Is now In the field again doing the excellent service which one has come to expect of it. Reduced in numbers as it necessarily is, It now forms a valiant part of the forces which are reconquering Belgium yard by yard. Tts youngest conscripts are training in Prance, and will go to the front in due time. Tt is being reinforced by a flood of new volunteers coming from wherever young Belgian men are to be found, Small parties of these volunteers are frequently to be met with as they pass through London. Cheerful they all seem as Is their habit, and they are in agreeable contrast to some of the war-worn men. tired and troubled with rheumatism, whom one used to meet after the retreat from Antwerp. Maintaining Its superb national energy, the Belgian nation Is building up afresh lis military strength, and It would not be astonishing If the field force were increased to something like its original numbers. London, December 29th, 1914, Three Sons Fightincr Raymond Asquith. the Prime Minister's eldest son, who Is receiving a commission in the Queen's Westminster Riffes, will join his brother, Cyril Asquith, who Is already an officer in that crack Territorial corps. A third son, Arthur Asquith, is also serving the country In the Royal Naval Division. He was at Antwerp with it, and has accordingly received his haptlsm of Are. Of the three brothers Raymond Asquith has been most In the public eye. He repeated many of his father's academic achievements at Oxford, and further followed In his footsteps by seeking a professional career at the Bar. As a junior counsel he has a pretty extensive practice, and has frequently appeared for the Crown in the Courts. His inclinations are also towards a political career, sometimes a perilous adventure for the son of a great statesman, for the tendency of people to judge the younger generation by the standard of the matured attainments of the older does not Invariably yield encouragement. Army Organization Improvements That Lord Kitchener should have been able to make the reassuring statement he did on January 7th in regard to the supply of officers is not the least striking triumph of organization with which posterity will associate his control of the "War Office. .The shortage of officers experienced at the commencement of the war was foreseen in peace times by independent military observers who got small encouragement In official answers to criticisms. Heavy losses out of all proportion to the casualties In the rank and file aggravated the situation, and created what Lord Kitchener did not hesitate to describe as a dearth. An analysis of the official casualty lists shows the average wastage In killed, wounded, and missing to be one officer to eleven men. When It is remembered that the proportion of officers to other ranks on the war establishment of an Infantry battalion is about one to thirty-three, it will be appreciated how serious was tlie problem Lord Kitchener had to tackle, In addition to that raised by the existence of tho new Armies. Scottish regiments have been particularly unfortunate in losing officers, the wastage being greater In their case than the average for the British Army in the field. In killed, wounded, and missing the Scottish regiments have lost one officer for every ten men. Among the Scots Guards, not for the first time in their regimental history, the casualties in the commissioned ranks have been particularly severe—namely, one officer to every five men placed hors de combat. This is a record which is surpassed only by tho Royal Army Medical Corps, the wastage of officers in which has been so great as to arouse the serious attention of the medical profession. Tt is a noteworthy Illustration of the conditions of modern warfare that the two branches of the Service to suffer most severely in this connection should be, first, the medical branch, and second, the artillery. But Lord Kitchener's suggestion that waiting lists nre now the rule rather than the exception, deprives the German press of the only consolation which It has been able to take to itself in its comments on the formation of our new Armies. What is Behind the Soenes in Turkey Curious rumours are afloat to the effect that the German Government are not fully satisfied with the support they are receiving from the Sultan of Turkey, and that Mehomed V. Is In danger of deposition. Tt is even said to be In contemplation lo restore to the throne the ex-Sultan Abdul Hamld, who was an old personal favorite of tlie Emperor William; and Enver Bey, who is Turkey's King-maker, has proved so subservient to his Berlin paymasters that he may forgive his former enemy and help him back again. A practical difficulty in the way Is the state or Abdul Hamld's health, for—though It has always been very difficult to discover the exact truth concerning him it has long been believed that he suffers from a cnnceious growth, necessitating a v.'nlt fc Constantinople of Professor Bergmann, the German specialist, who. for a like c.iuse, was j called In to attend the Emperor Ered- ] erlck In his dying days, Apart from this, the Ex-Sultan has long been af- | dieted with a severe nervous affection, and his restoration to the throne, even If effected, could only be temporary. London. January 11th, 1 m fi. I.OOKED THE FART The Governor's wife was tolling Bridget nbout her husband. "My husband, Bridget," she said, proudly. "Is (lie bend of the State militia." "Ol fought ns much, ma'am," said Bridget, ehoorfiillly. "Ain't ho got lb' foine malicious look ?"—Southern Woman's Magazine. WHY IS The Westholme Grill THE MOST POPULAR RESTAURANT IN VICTORIA? 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Phones: Office, 4360 Showroom*, | 4361 , Wharf, VI2 BUILDERS' MATERIALS eflLIFORNIfl TABLE SftLT PHONE US FOR PRICES Page Eight THE WEEK / Correspondence Salisbury Plain, December 25th, 1914. To the Editor The Week, Victoria, B. C. Dear Sir:—We hear that notices have appeared in some Canadian papers stating that "Elliott's Horse" was disbanded and stranded in London. Will you kindly allow us through your columns to contradict such rumours. The facts are that owing to very reasonable objections of ours to some of our provisional officers, we decided to take matters into our own hands. With the assistance of influential Canadians in London we have succeeded in getting attached to the Canadian Expeditionary Force, our enlistment being dated November 9th, the date of our arrival in Glasgow. We were at no time stranded, as our expenses during a delay of five days in London, during which we were quartered at the Union Jack Club, were authorized and paid by the Militia Department. We are sure that when our proceedings, of which we have sent a complete statement to Mr. Elliott, becomes known, we will still have the good will of those Victorians who so materially interested themselves in "Elliott's Horse" and helped us lo reach England. We are yours faithfully WM. K.'WALKER, ROBERT LOWE. Members of Committee representing "Elliott's Horse". THE HOUSEHOLD LEAGUE To the members of Hie Household League and others interested: I am asked so often what the objects of the Household League are that 1 am going to lake this opportunity in as short a space as possible lo outline our policy. We, the housewives of Victoria, are organized especially for educational and protective work. II is our object (keeping in mind always a legitimate profit) to lower the cost of living, and for this reason one! of our most urgent platforms was the use of the cent. To be able to buy j and buy only the exact quantity we I were intending to use, instead of be- ' ing forced lo subscribe to larger j quantities than we wanted was one of Ihe first objects we aimed at, audi after a little obstinate resistance Ibis has been accomplished. We realized. that (he woman of small means, unable to buy in any quantities, was at; a serious disadvantage, and it was her pocket that was being drained at the expense of her richer sister. Where articles were sold for two for a quarter and she could only afford the half, she invariably paid the extra 21/2 cents. In the case of bread a single loaf which should have been six cents, cost her ten, and her richer sister four and a fraction. The advent of the cent piece has not only adjusted this, but it has made it possible to buy meat and other things and pay to a fraction for exactly Ihe weight you get. Previously this varied very considerably, and generally favored the butcher. On our agenda for the coming year we have some very urgent and necessary reforms, which it were not wise nor expedient to discuss until full information is before us. One subject, and one only, may be mentioned, and and that is that we are arranging for our supply of berries for jam-making to be delivered fresh from the picker to our homes at very special prices, which we can command on account of the quantities we are able to subscribe for. Our work as it progresses is bound to be co-operative, and we shall benefit by it on that account, but we should not look to benefitting only ourselves, as we are working for the good of the whole. For instance, you know in the buying of a certain article an evil exists. For some reason you cannot get this article al: the figure it should be sold at. There are wheels within wheels, and you as an individual cannot move one of those wheels to your satisfaction. You join the League and you bring your facts and information before its members. The voice of 360 women is far more likely- to get a hearing than the plea of one woman perhaps badly put, and so by pulling together, by being moderate in our claims, but insistent, we shall be able lo accomplish whatever Ave aim at. we shall have a punch behind our demands that calls for those we are| dealing with to consider our requisitions, and it stands to reason that by combination we can do what would be entirely lost by individual effort. The League is not a year old until June, and if is almost a point of honour that I hose who started it should slay with it through 1015. That others are following our lead and reducing prices is one very cogent reason why a membership ticket should be in each woman's shopping big. because as long as the League lasts, prices cannot go up on us again. We shall have strength enough and power enough to prevent it. The 1015 tickets are now ready for distribution. Members can leave (heir names, addresses and 25 cents enclosed in an envelope and, marked Household League,at Kirkham's cash grocery. New members leave 50 cents subscription. 1014 tickets will not be recognized after the end of this month. OEOROTNA SEYMOUR KENT, President Household League. 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The vehicles will be built in Victoria, provided local support In the way of capital is forthcoming, and they can be produced here at a price which would mean an immense saving, on an imported article; otherwise, inasmuch as capital can be forthcoming from elsewhere, it naturally follows that the busses would not be built here. This Is a perfectly straightforward proposition, and in these days of so.much talk about encouraging local industry, this bus Company offers an opportunity for the display of such material support as will evidence a genuine feeling of "esprit, de corps" and local patriotism. This enterprise should appeal rtot only to capitalists, but also to the traveling public. WALTER J. COLTMAN, 311 Pemberton Bldg., Victoria. Secretary. rs$\ Jp3* ^X*. ROYAL NATAL COLLEGE OF CANADA The next examination for. the entry of Naval Cadets, will be held at the examination centres of the Civil Service Commission in' May, 1915, successful candidates joining tlie College on or about 1st August. Applications for entry will be received up to 15th April by the Secretary, Civil Service Commission, Ottawa, from whom bank entry forms can now be obtained. Candidates for the examination in May next must bo' between the ages of fourteen and sixteen on the 1st July, 10161 Purher details can bo obtained on application to the undersigned. G. J. DESBAR \TS, Deputy Minister of the Naval Service. Department of the Naval Service, Ottawa, January '8th, 11)15. Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for.—72S5S. Feb 6 Mch. 6 Apl 3 SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS. Coal mining rights of the Dominion in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories and in a portion of the Province 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 In person to the Agent or Sub Agent of the District In whloL the rights applied for are situated. In sun eyed territory the land must bt described by sections, or legal sub-dlvl slons of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall bt staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of (5 which will be refunded li the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall bt paid on the merchantable output of tht mine at the rate of Ave cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returni accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rlghte are not being operated, such returni 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 avallablt surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at tht cite of $10.00 an acre. For full information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to an) Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lande W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interlei N.B.—Unauthorized publication of thn njvertlsement will not be paid for. march 22 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PRIVATE BILLS Notice is hereby given that the time imited by the Rules of the House for the presentation of petitions for Private Bills expires on Monday, the first day of February, 1915. Private bills must be presented to the House not later than Thursday, the eleventh day of February, 1915. Reports of Committees on Private Bills will not be received by the House after Thursday, the eighteenth day of February, 1915. Dated this eleventh day of December, 11114. THORNTON FELL, Clerk, Legislative Assembly. WATER NOTICE Diversion and Use LAND REGISTRY ACT ■-1M 'I I IN THE MATTER OF an Application for a Fresh Certificate of Title to Lot 6, Block 1, Fernwood Estate, In the City of Victoria, B. C, Map 375. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of my intention at the expiration of one calendar month from the first publication hereof to issue a fresh Certificate of Title In lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to Women's Christian Temperance Union of British Columbia, on the ;'.lst day of August, 1906, and Numbered 128-13 C, which has been lost. DATED at the Land Registry Office, Victoria, B, C, this 2fith day of Arictorla, B. C„ this 25th day of January, 1915 ' S. T. WOOTTON, Registrar General of Titles. Jan. 30 Feb. 27 TAKE NOTICE that the Vancouver Portland Cement Company, Limited, whose address Is Room 28, Board of Trade Building, Victoria, B. C, will apply for a License to take and use 250,- 000 gallons Of water per day out of Tarn Creek, which flows Southeasterly, and drains Into Saanich Inlet, through Lot 146, Malahat District. The water will be diverted from the strea at a point about three hundred fee from its mouth on Lot 146, Malahat District, and will be used for stripping earth. This notice was posted on the ground on the 4th day of January, 1915. A copy of this notice, and an application pursuant thereto and to the Water Act, 19.14, will be filed in he Office of the Water Recorder at Victoria. Objections to the application may be filed with the Water Recorder or the Comptroller of Water Rates, Parliament Buildings, Vlcr torla, B. C, within thirty days after the appearance of this in the local newspaper. The date of the first publication, of this Notice Is January 16, 1915. . THE VANCOUVER PORTLAND- CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED. (Applicant.) By R. P. Butchnrt, Agent. Jan 16 Feb- 13
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