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The Week R British Columbia Newspaper and Review The Official Organ of the Victoria Real Estate Exchange Vol. XII, No. Victoria, B. C, Canada, March 27th, 1915 5c. a copy, $2.00 a year Election Rumors ON SATURDAY last Sir Richard McBride left for Ottawa. It is an open secret that his visit was due mainly to differences of opinion in the party as to the desirability of holding a Provincial election in the near future. These differences were not due to any general disagreement, or to any lack of confidence in Sir Richard McBride as leader of the party, but to a determined opposition to any further Government aid to the Canadian Northern or the Pacific Great Eastern Railways. These important enterprises have reached an advanced stage in their development and may fairly be said to have entered upon the final stage of completion, but financial conditions the world over preclude the possibility of the promoters raising the necessary money to complete their several systems, at any rate in the immediate or near future. Under these circumstances the question of the moment is, "What is the best thing for the Government to do?" It does not help the solution of this problem to argue that a better bargain might have been made, or that other steps might have been taken to ensure the completion of the work by the companies themselves within the time originally contemplated. In spite of all that has been said to the contrary there is even now no reason to doubt that this would have been done if the financial conditions which prevailed three and four years had continued. The men who today are loudest in their condemnation of the Government were not a bit better able to forecast a change in financial conditions than was the Government itself. Any one can b.e wise after the event, and this is all that the Liberal party has shown itself capable of at the present time. The one thing upon which all sane men agree is that the railways must be completed. This is a matter of common sense, and of ordinary business prudence, The Province has entered into guarantees approximating eight million dollars for the Canadian Northern and the Pacific Great Eastern. Whatever government might be in power its first business would be to procure revenue from those railways, in order to meet the interest changes for which the Province is responsible. There can be no revenue without completion, the question therefore is not whether these railways shall be allowed to "go to pot," or even whether the promoters should be left to struggle with them single handed, which at the present time would mean disaster. Neither of these is a "counsel of perfection." On the other hand, The Week is entirely in accord with those who are opposed to further advances or guarantees upon the same basis as heretofore, and believes that an appeal to the constituencies along such lines would mean defeat for the Government. AVhat is wanted is a means of ensuring that the work will be completed in the shortest possible time, and that means direct government control of all funds raised for the purpose, and of all expenditures. The almost unanimous sentiment of the Province is "No more money or guarantees for the railway companies," but that is different from saying no more money for the railways. The Week believes that the solution which Sir Richard McBride has in hand will be successful, and that when he is able, immediately on his return from Ottawa, to announce it, that it will commend itself to general favor, and enable him to complete with credit to himself and the Province a gigantic policy which few men could have conceived and still fewer could have carried to a successful issue in the short space of half a dozen years. Those who think otherwise may well refresh their memories as to the experience of Sir John A. Macdonald under similar circumstances. Progress of the War THE. week has been a good one for the Allies. There has been a diminution in the successful operations of the German submarines. In spite of heavy storms there has been marked progress in the operations for forcing the Dardanelles. The mine-sweeping has been continuously carried on, and the channel practically cleared to Nagara. Troops have been landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula and the Russian Black Sea Fleet is moving westward to join in the bombardment of the Turkish forts. Tt cannot be long before the combined operations of the land and sea forces of the Allies will complete the greatest work of fort reduction ever undertaken. But the outstanding event of the week has been the fall of Premysl, which has liberated one Russian army for offensive operations and placed 120,000 officers and soldiers in the hands of the Russian Government. The effect of this stupendous victory will soon be felt not only on the battle field, but in the cities of Germany and Austria, for it is a victory of the highest strategic importance, as well as of great moral effect. Well may Sir John French say that the prospects of the Allies were never so bright, and that he was confident of their ultimate success. Party Press NOT for the first time The Week wishes to enter a protest against the general character of a campaign sheet which is being issued in Ottawa supposedly in the interests of the Conservative party. That it can in any real sense help the party no sane man will believe. It is true that it contains the proverbial "grain of wheat," but it is so buried in the bushel of chaff that it is hard to find it, and in any event the fair minded man becomes nauseated before he reaches it. Such tactics may have been appreciated in the backwoods of Ontario or the Maritime Provinces fifty years ago, when every little Conservative was taught to believe from the cradle up that every Liberal was a fiend incarnate and "vice versa." Surely the clay for this style of journalism has passed, and all decent men of whatever political party have ceased to believe that their own party is immaculate and that all the sins are committed by the opposition. The publication referred to is not only abusive in a personal sense, but it is deliberately misleading, take, for instance, the cartoon on the front page of the latest issue which, being interpreted, is a farrago of nonsense and misrepresentation which would not impose upon a school boy. The cartoon delicately represents Canada as an ass bearing heavy burdens. Across its forehead is printed "revenue". The Minister of Finance is represented as feeding the ass from a large basket labelled "War Taxes and Tariffs." Sir Wilfred Laurier is shown holding up his hands in holy horror and exclaiming "Extravagance." He is looking at the bundles on the ass's back labelled "Necessary Administration Expenses", to which the Finance Minister replies, "Come and look at the other side of the load, that's the cause for extra rations", and the other side of the load is labelled "Debts and unnecessary financial burdens inherited from Laurier Government". The war costs which are mainly responsible for our burden is represented by a very small bundle. Presumably the suggestion of the cartoonist is that Canada is an ass for carrying these burdens, but The Week ventures to doubt whether Canadians are such .asses as to swallow this kind of political pabulum. The Liberal Leadership AT THE present moment Mr. IT. C. Brewster is the leader of the Liberal party in British Columbia, lie is a man who commands universal respect and who probably counts as many friends among his political opponents as in his own party. But some people are never satisfied, they want the moon, and so a section of the Liberal party wants a new leader. They have coquetted with the Rev. Dr. Mackay of the Presbyterian College, of Vancouver. Now, Principals of Colleges "come high", as we have reason to know, and Dr. Mackay's price is just a little more than the party seems disposed to pay at the moment. To paraphrase a sacred incident he demands the head of Mr. Brewster "on a charger". This is a condition precedent to his entertaining the proposal to help the Liberal party out of the slough into which they have fallen. Not only does Dr. Mackay demand the leadership of the party, he also requires the editorship ancl sole direction of the Vancouver Sun. It is possible that the party would not object even to the sacrifice of Mr. Brewster or the immolation of their erratic organ on the altar of sacerdotal ambition; but Dr. Mackay's demands did not stop there. As one would expect from a man of his character ancl disposition he could only lead a party which was willing to be purified of all the earthy barnacles which are apt to become attached to a political ship, so he requires that the entire patronage of the Liberal party in Vancouver should be placed in the hands of a commission of his choosing. Presumably Page Two THE WEEK i a body of men corresponding more or less to the Social Service Commission of Victoria. This is where the party "jibbed" with the result that the courtship has been abruptly terminated, and the party leaders are no longer coquetting with Dr. Mackay. It thus loses the opportunity of securing a leader adorned in all the panoply of priestly habiliments; but after all the serviceable homespun of Mr. Brewster may wear better. The Jitneys ANY one who has following carefully the jitney development must have been confronted with several interesting phases of a most interesting subject. For instance, no one seems to be quite certain how the movement started. Street railway companies have elected to believe that primarily it was conceived in a spirit of hostility to themselves. Whether this is strictly true, or whether the development ancl popularity of the "jitney" craze were materially assisted by the policy of the street railway companies in raising fares may well be a matter of conjecture; in any event it is difficult, if not impossible, to assign to each of these causes their exact contribution to the matter. People who took a broader view, and who neither cherished a special regard for the "jitneys" nor harbored the slightest feeling of unfriendliness for the railway companies have long since come to the conclusion that the "jitney" movement is a natural evolution in transportation, that its adapt ability, its mobility ancl its cheapness have made it so popular and useful that it will become a permanent institution. People who take this view have no desire that the street railways shall be crippled, on the other hand they are certainly not willing to deny themselves the convenience of a means of transportation which has so quickly demonstrated its utility. As a matter of fact the subject has resolved itself into a matter of regulation, and in this connection it may be taken for granted that puplic opinion will not stand for regulating the "jitneys" out of business. The drastic measures outlined in Vancouver have been quickly knocked on the head. The City Council has applied the pruning knife in the most drastic manner, there are to be no costly licenses, no ironclad routes, no restriction of working hours, and no prohibitive insurance clause. On the other hand, the "jitney" drivers are to be made to toe the mark, and the police are to enforce the law strictly. This a "via media" which common sense was bound to find, and which will undoubtedly form the basis of municipal regulation elsewhere. "SOTTO VOCE" Bv the Hornet THAT the Prosecuting Attorney i of Washington State has more j hackbone than the President of the I U. S. That he has shown this very clearly in his handling of- the case of the German Consul Mueller. That all Count Beriistorff's vaporing will have no effect on the administration of Ihe law, nor on public opinion, That (he methods of Ihe German Consul in endeavoring to bribe an employee are on a par with the theft of private correspondence from Mr. William Le Queux' desk. That it is now practically settled Dial a cash payment will compensate Uncle Sam for the sinking of the Frye. Thai lliis payment will also <alvo Ihe old gentleman's wounded Peelings for the insult lo the American Flag. That it begins to look ns if air- raiding is a game Hint two can play at. That in any event it is more merciful to drop bombs on submarines than on babies. That it is less than a week since the Vienna Press announced that PERMYSL was provisioned "for another six months." * That at: the time this was written Ihe garrison was being fed on leather. That Sir John French's confidence will carry more weight throughout the world (ban all the press bulletins Unit could be published. Thai when he says, "It will not be long before the Allies score decisive victories," the Empire can afford to breathe more easily. % That the Kaiser and the Crown Prince seem to have surrendered their stellar roles and to have beat a retreat. That the Sultan of Turkey is reported to have said lo his staff at a recent consultation, "The Kaiser is not Ihe Bosphoriis." That the mantle of the Vancouver World seems to have fallen upon the shoulders of the Vancouver Sun, which is "out-heroding Herod" in the matter of sensational stories. That one would almost think the Rev. Dr. McKay had already assumed the editorship and was competing with his brother, the Rev. Dr. Macdonald of The Globe. That under the direction of men (>f this type Canadian journalism may be trusted to plumb the depths of personal abuse and scandal—monger- ing. That the unanimity with which the old members of the Legislature are being re-nominated hardly indicates a Conservative "debacle." That the Victoria Times should have waited until Sir Richard McBride reached Ottawa before announcing the result of his conference with Sir Robert Borden. That it is these little "Slips" which gives the enemy occasion to blaspheme, and incidentally shake public confidence in the news agencies. /^ That there is a big surprise-in store for the Victoria Times, and a bigger one for the Liberal party in B. C, but their sleuths have not yet caught its scent. That there is much speculation as to how Mr. Brewster was caught napping by the novice who palmed off such a peurile manifesto on the unsuspecting leader. That it was almost as weak as one of John Oliver's. That the United Service Club, Fort Street, is flying the Union Jack upside down. The High School Battalion's fourth annual dance is to be held on April 6 in honor of the hoys at the front, under the patronage of His Honor tho Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. Barnard, Sir Richard and Lady McBrid", the Hon. Dr. and Mrs. Young, Colonel Ogilvie, D. 0. C, and the Camosun Chapter, I. 0. D. E. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE MANY people to whom the late Mr. Pelissier's "Follies" meant an evening of merry wit, will be interested to see "The Follies of 1915", by a company which has entertained Vancouver for several weeks, and will play at the Royal Victoria Theatre next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The entertainment will be staged in the traditional Pelissier manner, with black cloth drop as the background, and players in white costumes with black pompoms—except, of course, Mr. Hilliaui, the author of many of the original and entertaining features, and the prime conceiver of this Western edition of a one-time London headliner. Others who are taking part in the entertainment are Miss Anne Loch- hcad, an artiste who has just concluded a five-months' engagement in Seattle, and who, a pupil of Hamilton Earle, made an instantaneous success with her Vancouver audiences; Victor Dyer, a clever comedian and character impersonator; Miss Milli- cent Ward, a finished comedienne; Miss Florence Hayward, an impersonator; Henry Anstie, who sings topical songs in inimitable style; E. V. Young, a well-known actor, who played with Sir George Alexander in "Lady Windermere's Fan"; and Miss Phylis Davis, a well known Victorian. Today will see Hie last of the wonderful motion picture films on the life of the late beloved Queen Victoria, and those who have not yet seen them should not fail to do so. THE PRINCESS BOOK NOTES What a pity he did not find this j out before. ! That the surprise of The Colonist | at Ihe "Dirty" tactics of the Toronto Globe is not shared by any one who i knows its Editor. i * Thnl no weapon is too filthy for a loan of Ibis type to make use of in political warfare, The Week is favoured with an admirable little booklet from the presses of the MacMillan Co., of Toronto. It is entitled "Little Houses," and instead of being, as the reader surmised, a brochure along the lines of Elbert Hubbard's "Visits to Little Homes," it turns ont to be an expert treatise on the designing and building of small houses in the country. Tn this respect it is unique and comprehensive, full details are given, including specifications, plans, detailed constructional drawings and photographic elevations. Tn many instances an estimate of cost is added. Any one who wishes to build an inexpensive home in the country should invest the small sum of fifty cents in this admirable compendium of rural house building. The Allen players have amused large audiences this week with the comedy, "The Man From Mexico." The play concerns the troubles of Benjamin Fitzhew (Irving Kennedy) who accidentally gets into jail and sends his wife word that he is called to Mexico on a business trip. It is when he is released and returns lo his New York home that the explanations are called for and his troubles thicken. Miss Verna Felton played the wife of the unfortunate Fitzhew and had a part that she assumed to the life. Mr. Arthur Kenck made an amusing Von Buelow Bismark Schmidt, and Miss Jean Patterson was a success us Nettie Majors. Nr\t tveek the play will be "The Hypocrite," for a number of years used as a starring vehicle by Miss Marie Wainwright, and featuring Miss Felton in the role of an adventuress, a woman with a dual disposition. The plot of the play carries Ihe characters from England to Australia and back again, and incidentally it is a plot that will keep you on the edge of expectation from start to finish. In and out of the story moves Miss Felton as "Johanna", a woman apart, holding all with whom she comes in contact by the power of her quiet fascination, while she smiles nt them in contempt from behind her mask of hypocricy and uses them as so many poppets for the purpose of serving her ends. The great question at the end of the play, one that perplexes a young minister of the Gospel among others, is "Shall we Forgive Her". It remains to be seen whether the audience will be willing to grant her forgiveness. y THfc WEEK Page Thre» At The Street Corner BY THE LOUNGER THERE is a phase of the moving picture which has surprised me not.a little, and which, in its development, suggests illimitable possibilities. I refer to- the serial story which is reeled off day after day for months on end. Such, for instance, as '' The Million Dollar Mystery." Now, there was a lime when we used to poke fun at the Chinamen who initiated this kind of play. I remember reading of one which ran continuously for two years, before it finally wound up in a blaze of glory. Our picture houses seem disposed to emulate this entertainment, mid the fact that 'one touch lists and will later he reflected in the roll of D. S. O's and V. C's, but for goodness sake let us have a rest from this daily menu of fulsome flattery, which is as distasteful to our soldiers as it is discreditable to our press. of nature makes the whole world kin" was never heller illustrated than in Ihe crowded audiences which throng our picture houses to follow the fluctuating fortunes of the hero and heroine of the film. One has only to touch on the joys and sorrows of life, on the manifestation of elementary passions, to catch the popular interest of all races, whethr white, black or yellow. Personally, whilst making this concession lo the solidarity of the human race as <a whole, I must confess to a little impatience at having my serial story cut off every day on the verge of some sensational incident; hut then I never was a. reader of the "Family Herald," which accounts for my defective early training and probably for my preference for picture stories which are complete in the single issue whether of magazine or '"movie." I do not profess to know anything about gardening. I love flowers, and I enjoy fruit and vegetables, which I suppise classifies me as a purely selfish person. This week, however, I have been trotting around the city counting up the uncultivated lots, and roughly estimating how much they might be made to yield for its feeding and beautilication. I have before referred to the scheme carried out at Regina, which has resulted in placing several hundred lots in a state of intensive cultivation, but so far little or nothing has been done along these j lines in Victoria. I am more than ever convinced that it only needs a l little organizing skill, and my con- viction is well based. The difficulty' is to bring the needy labourer in touch with the owner, of the uncultivated lot. Garden cultivation, like nearly everything else in this Province, seems to be achieved only by the aid of the middle-man, and in many instances, though not I am pleased to say in all, the middle-man lias an unduly exalted opinion of his importance. I will give an illustra tion of what I mean. Last week, a good friend of mine having a lot and a half in rough condition, asked a local gardener for a price for digging it up and planting with potatoes. He named $45," and on being appealed to declined to reduce his figure. My friend took the trouble to communicate with the Laibor Bureau, secured a man out of work, let him the job and had it completed for $o,50. The man was thoroughly satisfied with what he earned. Seed potatoes cost $1.10, so that for $6.60 my friend lias secured a crop of potatoes which will not improbably run to at least twenty sacks, and may reach thirty. This shows a respectable margin of profit on the transaction, as well as getting rid of an unsightly lot and finding work for a needy man. But if he had paid $45 to the middle-man where would he be, even with the largest possible crop of potatoes'! I wonder whether other people have experienced the same difficulty without, however, solving it in the same rational manner as my friend. quick change acts, and Grace Dumar will give the opportunity of seeing some very superior singing and dancing. A very interesting and laughable event is held on Wednesday and Friday evenings, when the patrons will draw for prizes which consist of various articles found in a country store. Quality Hat Shop—lor men and young men. Now open. Tort and Broad Streets. Mr. M. Manson, M. P. P., Comox, as been unanimously selected as candidate at the forthcoming election. Mrs. Otto Weiler will be at home on Thursday, March 18, and not again until the Fall. COLUMBIA THEATRE. The Columbia Theatre on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week are having an exceptionally interesting programme. In addition to the splendid films they are giving the public an opportunity of seeing Sidney & Neil, the parody kings; Berg & Weston in their singing and talking A friend of mine showed me a let ter which he has just received from the front. It was written by a member of the Patricias, - and the main feature was an expression of profound disgust at the manner in which Ihe regiment has been treated by the Canadian press. If the men had been a lot of schoolboys playing at soldiering they could not have been made more ridiculous. To start with, I hey were heralded as the heroes of a charge which never took place, and which if it had, would have far eclipsed the historic charge of the "Light Brigade," that is according to the account of the veracious chronicler who reported it. Since then, not only the Patricias but other regiments of the First Contingent have similarly heen made to figure in impossible operationcs, and now we are being treated every day to an account of the doings of the last troops who went to the front; the changes being rung continually upon their bravery, their courage and their skill. Nothing could possibly be in worse taste. One would imagine that the Canadian press held a brief for our Contingent, and were working over-time lo impress the public with the importance of their doings. The really objectionable feature of this practice is that it holds the men up to ridicule. We do not need to be | told that they are brave, courageous; or skilful—we know it. We also know that under every circumstance they will bear themselves in the same manner as the British, French and Belgium troops with which they are co-operating. 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C. i Peter McQuade & Son Limited. SHIP CHANDLERS WHARF STREET, VICTORIA Dealers In PAINTS For painting your boat or your house. Varnishes for your boat or your home. MOTOR OIL for auto or boat ALL the little fixings for your auto or motor in stock. We can satisfy you in service and price. TELEPHONE 41 Page Four THE WEEK THE WEEK A BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWSPAPER AND REVIEW Published Every Saturday by The Week Publishing Company Limited, at Gas Courtney Street, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Telephone 1283 SL'BSl'KIPTION: One year, In advance, $2.00; six months, $1.00; three months, 50c. Single copies, oc. Foreign subscriptions to countries in Postal Union, $3.00 WILLIAM BLAKEMORE President and Edltoi Holland's Future (By H. G. Wells) (Suppressed by the British Censor) WHAT changes for Holland are Lkely to result from the present war? she is. She keeps her freedom. Practically the Allies right to secure it for her. The dread Germauizatioii which lias hung over Holland for forty years seems to recede. And, of course, as a secondary re- si raining force there is the reasonable fear of devastation. The "good tier- Let me, as an irresponsible jour- man" viiidictiveness might make one lialist, try lo estimate them, and try! last supreme effort, lo forecast, what Holland is likely lo; But, on the oilier hand, is she real- do in Ihe next few months, i do not I \y doing as well as it seems? Unless want for a moment to suggest what j sue intervenes this war will probably Dutchmen ought to do; this preach- j last for another full year. She wants ing to highly intelligent neutrals is if, to end. It is a terrible oppression, not a writer's business, but I. want Her army must remain mobilized, to imagine how things must look in j even if il does not light. Her trade the private mind of a wary patriotic Hollander, and lo guess what may be the outcome. Because in many ways Holland does seem lo hold the key to the present situation. It is clear thai whatever fears may have been fell for the integrity of Holland at Ihe beginning ol the war must now be very much abated. The risk of Germany al lacking Holland diminishes with each day of German failure, and the whole case and righteousness of the Allies rests upon their respect for Holland. Holland's position as regards Germany now is extraordinarily strong materially, and as regards Ihe Allies it is overwhelmingly sliinig morally. She has be- stagnates. She is encumbered by refugees. What if she struck lo end the war and get the tension over'? Nol now, perhaps, but presently. Simultaneously "with the Franco- British counter-stoke thai now draws near. And what if she struck also for a hatred of what has happened to Belgium? Suppose the Dutch are nol so much frightened by the horrible example of Belgium as indignant. My impression of the Dutch—and we Kngl.sh know something of Ihe Dutch spirit—is that they are a people not easily cowed. Suppose thai they have not only a reasonable fear but a reasonable haired of "frightfulness." havetl pat cully and sanely through ;i Suppose that an intelligent fe Irving crisis. She has endured much feeling for a small nation has tilled almost inevitable provocation ami■ thern with a desire lo give Germany temptation with dignity and honesty.] n lesson. There, it may be, is a sec- Were she now subjected to any German out rage she could strike with her excellent army of 400.000 men al Aix-la-Chapelle, and I urn repulse in- lo rapid disaster. That is Ihe interesting thing about ond in. reason why Holland should And by coining in, there is something more than the mere termination of a strain and Ihe vindication of international righteousness to consid- the Diitch posit ion now. The Dutch er. There is Ihe possibility, and nol hold a sword at the back of Germany, j only the possibility but Ihe possible Were they I mie into the war on i need, thai Holland should come out Ihe German side. Ihey would, no of this world war aggrandized. I doubt, provide a mosl effective but want lo lay stress upon that, be- certainly nol n decisive reinforce- cause il may prove a decisive factor nienl lo the German western front, in this mailer, bill Ihey would also lay open u con-! The Dutch desire aggrandizement venienl way for Ihe Allies lo Ihe vital! for Ihe sake of aggrandizement us pari of Germany, Westphalia. Bui little as any nation in Europe. Bui were Ihey lo coine in on Ihe side nf what if the path of aggrandizement Ihe Allies Ihey would al once deliver be also Ihe path'of sMety? a conclusive blow. They could cut || '* clear that bulb France and Ihe main communications of Ihe Ger- Belgium will demand and receive ler- inaii army in Flanders, Ihey could intorinl compensation fbr these lasi round up and ussisl In capture a very lhontbs of horror. It is ridiculous to large portion of the German western suppose that the (ftVmans may fling forces, and Ihey could open Ihe road war in ils most atrocious and filthy not only lo attack bill In turn the [form over Belgium and some of the Rhine defences. In fad. Ihey could j sweetest purls of France without linish Germany,] This situation is already fairly obvious; I betray no strategic secret ; it niusl become manifest lo every Dutchman before many more weeks. One has bul lo look al the map. Every day now diminishes Ihe possibility of Germany being able lo make any effective counter-attack, any Belgian destruction, in Holland, and every day increases the weighl of the blow that Holland may deliver. What arc Ihe chances thai Holland may not ultimately realize lo the full the possibilities of that blow and join Ihe Allies? Against her doing so is Ihe consul-i oral ion that she is doing very well as paying bitterly and abundantly for the freak. Quite apart from indemnities, France and Belgium must push forward their boundaries so far that if ever Germany tries another rush she will have to rush for sonic days Hi rough her own lost lands. The only tolerable frontier against Germans is a day's march deep in Germany. Of course, Liege will have to be covered in the future by Belgian annexations in the Aix region and stretching toward Cologne, and France will go to the Rhine. I think Belgium as well as France will be forced to go to the Rhine. (Continued next week.) CANADIAN AUSTRALIAN ROYAL MAIL LINE Honolulu and Return $135 WINTER TOUBS SIX MONTHS FIRST CLASS For an Ideal point for a holiday vacation trip, Honolulu offers the test at a most reasonable rate. 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New Selling Prices Tungsten Lamps The Lamp Which Gives You Three Times the Light of a Carbon Lamp on the Same Consumption of Current PRICE LIST 40 and (ill Watt Lamps (the lamp usually taken for ordinary household use), each 30c 100 Watt Lamps, each 70c 150 Watt Lamps, each $1.10 250 Watt Lamps, each $1.80 Prices for Lamps of Greater Power on Application. The above prices are quoted on Continuous Wire-Drawn Filament Lamps, this being' the best type of Tungsten Lamp on the market. When Buying Tungstens Be sure to Get This Type of Lamp. B. C. Electric Company, Limited Mrs. Bailee left during the week for her home at Vernon. Major Bar- lee, C. M. R,, is at the Willows Camp. , * Mrs. Wheatley, Jubilee avenue, entertained at the tea hour on Wednesday for Mrs. Douglas Livingstone. 'A -I, Mrs. R. W. Gibson, York Place, has returned from an extended visit to Vancouver. Mrs. E. Singleton Wise left during the week for England, ieutenant Wise is stationed at Macaulay Point. Mrs. Butler has returned to Alberni, where she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hodgson for some time. Miss Lottie Wark is convalescing after a serious operation at St. Joseph's Hospital. S,A Mr. and Mrs. C. B. S. Phelan are receiving the congratulations of many friends on the birth of a baby daughter. Mrs. R, Marpole and Mrs. R. C. Janion of Vancouver are guests al the Empress. Lieutenants Crockett, and Hoyle of the 5th Refiment, C. G. A., have left for service in the Windward Isles. Mrs. Hoyle, a bride of last week, will follow her husband shortly. M/ Musical circles in Victoria are tak- j ing keen interest in the stringed or- | chestra recently organized by Miss Ethel Lawson of Vancouver, who has already assembled several good vio- ins, 'cellos and violas. That splendid organization, the King's Daughters are holding a daffodil show in the Empress ballroom on Saturday, March the twenty- seventh. Cut flowers and candy will be on sale, the proceeds of the sale will be devoted to the funds of the organization, which is so well known as one of the foremost charitable societies in the City. There is a j lengthy prize list and an influential committee of management. THE WEEK Page Five AT a reception held in the Empress Hotel on Monday afternoon, patronized by several hundred citizens, the Lady Douglas Chapter I. 0. 0. E. commemorated the landing of Sir James Douglas at Fort Camosun (now Victoria) on March 1.4th, 1843. The Regent of the Chapter, Mrs. McMicking, assisted by Mrs. J. D. Gordon, Mrs. Goepel, Mrs. (Col.) Holmes, Mrs. Clnircn and Mrs. McDiarniid, welcomed the visitors. The 50th Highland Regimental Band and the Empress Orchestra provided musical selections during the afternoon, and the vocal programme arranged by Mrs. Helmcken and Mrs. Harry Briggs, to which Mrs. Hud- sou, Mrs. Osier, Mrs. Gibson accompanist, and Mr. Hughes contributed, was listened to with great pleasure. A special feature of the afternoon was Ihe paper by Mrs. A. E. McPhil- lipps on 'Early Victoria,'' and the part played in its history by Sir James Douglas. A most attractive candy stall was in charge of Mrs. Peler Turner, Miss Dorothy McTavish, Miss Edith Helmcken, Miss Jean Tolmie, Miss McB. Smith, Mrs. W. II. Holmes and Mrs. Whillans acted as treasurer. Among the guests present during the afternoon were His Honour, the Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. Barnard, Rt. Rev. Bishop Roper and Mrs. Eloper, Rl. Rev. Bishop McDonald, Ihe Hon. J. S. Helmcken, Rear Admiral and Mrs. Storey, Colonel Ogil- vio, I). 0. C, Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. Holmes, Captain and Mrs. Forsyth, Captain and Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Eberts, Major and Mrs. Nicoll, Rev. ISnugli Allen. Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Hanell, Mrs. Home, Mrs. Finlayson, Mrs. Euglehart, Miss Carr, Mrs. Lome Ross, Mrs. Carrie, Mrs. Rol- s'ton, Mrs. Coy, Mrs. W. J. Roper, Mrs. Blackall, Mrs.' P. Clarke, Mrs. Troup, Mrs. Roy Trim]), the Misses Tolmie, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Dennis Cox, Mrs. Mclree, Mrs. Warren and Miss Warren, Miss Sweet, Miss Holmes, Mrs. K. ('. Foot, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Purser, Mrs. Eraser, Mrs. Hart, Mi's. Duns- ford, Mrs. McCurdy, Miss Mary Law- sou, Mrs. Eraser, Mrs. Rnllenlmry, Mrs. R. E. Green, Miss Green, Mrs. Herrick McGregor, Mrs. R. Marpole and Mrs. Janion. The descendants of Sir James and Lady Douglas present were, their daughter, Mrs. Dennis Harris, their grandchildren, Mrs. McTavish, Mrs. Bullen, Mrs- W. L. lliggins and Dr. J. D. Helmcken, their great-grandchildren, Mrs Jameson, the Misses McTavish, the Misses Helmcken, Miss Deuise Harris and Lieutenant Douglas Bullen. The Ant-Tuberculosis Society will hold a rummage salt on March 25th al the Scott building, Douglas street. Anyone having second-hand clothing, home furnishings, etc., lo contribute is asked lo notify Mrs. Stuart Robertson, phone 754. A splendid concert was given in Alexandra ballroom on St. Patrick's Day. The affair was under the distinguished patronage of His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. Barnard, and the proceeds will be devoted to the relief of Victoria's poor. The announcement of the death at the front of Major Paul Rig'by, of Boswell, Koulenay district, has called forth many expressions of regret from his friends of that locality. Many theatre parties are being arranged for Friday and Saturday, when Mr. Wilson Macdonald's musical comedy "In Sunny France" will be produced by a talented company of amateurs. There has been a ready response lo Mrs. P. A. Irving's appeal for funds lo supply tobacco for the 50th Highlanders now at the front. Mrs. Munii and Mrs. Bennett Thompson have returned from a visit with friends in Seattle. Miss Leiser and Miss Hamburger have ibeen the guests of the former's sister in Seattle for the past few weeks. Lieutenant Edgar of Ihe 50th Highlanders and Mrs. Edgar have returned from a visit to Shawnigan. Mrs. Douglas Livingstone has returned from a visit of several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bayncs Reed, to her home in Idaho. Miss Tetley, who has been the guest of Lieutenant Routh, C. M. R., and Mrs. Routh at Mount Edwards, has returned to Vernon. Royal Victoria Theatre FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, March 19th and 20th. Special Saturday Matinee "IN SUNNY PRANCE" A Musical Comedy, By Wilson MacDonald. 100 Amateurs. New Dances. 15 Musical Hits. Prices—Night, 25c, 50c. 75c; Matinee, Adults 50c, Children •25c. Doors, 8,30 and 2.30. Seats on sale Wed., March 17th STEWART WILLIAMS 410-411 Sayward Building Phones 1324 and 1523 "THE PEOPLE'S AUCTIONEER" WASHED NUT COAL $5.00 per ton DELIVERED A fuel which has built up its sterling reputation on account of its all-round satisfaction as a KITCHEN COAL Willi our fleet of Motor Trucks our delivery is perfect. KIRK & CO. 1210 Broad St. Phone 139 Madame Watts Suite 401-4 B. C. Permanent Bids'., Douglas St.,'Victoria, B. C. Phono 162? Smart Dinner Gown ol white charmeuEO with corsage of blaok chiffon velvet. The skirt is veiled with lace, appliqued in jet. Orders Received for HemstitchinT, Picot and Kilting' TELEPHONE 4830 LANGE & BROWN CIVIL ANl> LADIES' TAILORS ( Liile nf London, England) Xnw shewing exclusive materials and designs fur Ladies' ('nuts and Skirts for coming season, Hio to 105 Stoliart-Pease Blk, 745 Yates Streel SOAP, Etc. W. J. PENDRAY & SONS, Ltd. Phone 773. Laurel Point. Dresscutting and Dressmaking Courses for Home or Profession. Hours by Appointment. Individual Tuition. THE ANGLO-PARISIAN SCHOOL OF DRESS AND DESIGN 306 Campbell Building Teachers trained and qualified MADAME GROHE, Principal. 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 PHONE 27 for Paints, Oils and Varnishes THE STANELAND COMPANY, LTD. 36-840 Fort St., Victoria, B. C. SPENLOVE, BENNETT & CO. Late of Libertys, London, Kng. AUCTION REUS, ANTIQUE DEALERS AND VALUERS Decorators, Upliolsterejrs, Polishing and Furniture Repairing 1119 Fort Street Phone 1970 Hats of Character CROWN MILLINERY PARLORS MISS M. E. LIVINGSTONE 921 Fort Street Phone 4069 MONEY'S TIGHT Why not lei us repair those old Shoes. We will make llieni look like New. Phone 3493. We Collect. MODERN SHOE REPAIR CO. TROUNCE ALLEY Opp. Colonist. Spirella Corsets PABLOUR OE HOME APPOINTMENTS MRS. M. GODSON 403 Campbell Blk. Phone 4465. Victoria, B.C. Page Six THE WEEK THE STAGE ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE. An attraction which is anticipated with interest is the production of "In Sunny Prance," a musical comedy by Wilson MacDonald, a Canadian author and poet. There will be evening performances on Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th, with a matinee on Saturday. Of a cast of 100 performers not the least attraction will be the large number of children assisting. There are fourteen little pixie girls, who are expected to make quite a hit. Principal among these are the Misses Kate and Marjorie Renwick, whom Hie public of Victoria already knows well as clever little actresses and dancers, and Miss Kathleen Woollam, another talented little girl. Then there arc seven little old maids, with clever Miss Irene Howes as their leader, Miss Evelyn Christie as a doll, the Misses Jessie Macdonald and Betsy Inglis as messengers, six little coons and a host of others too numerous to mention. In addition to these young people there is a quartette consisting of Miss Griffiths, Miss Brynildson, Mr. Simp- sou and Mr. Petch. The profits will he divided equally between th Patriotic Aid and the Belgium Relief Funds. Renello and sister open the pro- programme, to the sparkling, skilful turn by the Morton-Jewell troup, there is never any suspicion of a dull moment. Another feature pleasing to Victorians is the well conceived and well written playlet entitled "Outwitted." Next week the great spectacular pantomimic novelty entitled "The Serpent of the Nile" will be featured on another big bill, with Bothwell Browne, female impersonator, appearing as Cleopatra, assisted by Francis Young and ton dancing girls. This is one if the must lavish productions in vaudeville, and alone will be well worth the price of admission to the theatre. Other acts will include Grace La Dell & Co., crack shots, in a Parisian shooting novelty; Roso Martin & Co. in "The Claim Agent;" Jimmy Green, the well-known eccentric comedian; and Archie Nicholson & Co., comedy instrumentalists. PANTAGES. Not for nothing has Carl MeCul- lough, who has been appearing all this week at Pantages, been called "The Joy Germ." His stage manner is infectiously happy, and this paves the way to a great reception of his brilliant impersonations, his new songs and witty stories, told with the consummate art of a finished raconteur. Taken on the whole, the Pantages bill this week is about the strongest ever offered by the management. Its appeal is many-sided, and from the hair-raising cycle act with which Victoria's Week-End Resort. It is good news for the citizens of Victoria that the celebrated Brentwood Hotel has passed into the hands of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Can- cellor of the Glenshiel Inn, who will be assisted in its management by Mr. H. Cancellor of Cameron Lake Chalet. Brentwood Hotel is an ideal week-end rendezvous. Standing at the head of Saanich Inlet, it commands a splendid view and is conveniently located for the best boating and fishing available in the district. The season will shortly open, when the usual week-end facilities, with special rates and catering, will be announced. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Cancellor have already taken possession and are prepared to welcome their Victoria friends at any time. Patronize Home Industries. Start by i Making Your Purchases at the Quality I Hat Shon. Fort and Broad Streets. AN ELECTRIC STOVE FOR - $6.50 The "El Grilstovo" is without doubt n revelation in electrical inventions. IT BOILS—IT FRIES—IT GRILLS—IT COSTS BUT $6.50. Beautifully finished in nickel it adds materially to the appearance of a well laid table. PRICE BY MAIL, $6.80 Electric Toasters 'O. G." Toaster, fully guaranteed. Regular $4.50, for $3.50 CARTER & McKENZIE PRACTICAL ELECTRICIANS Hinton Electric Co.'s Old Stand 911 Government Street Phones 2244 and 710 PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Week Commencing Monday, March 22. A Spectacular Novelty .. BOTHWELL BROWNE .. Appearing in Person as Cleopatra in "The Serpent of the Nile" Assisted by Francis Young and Ten Dancing Girls. ARCHIE NICHOLSON & CO. Comedy Instrumentalists" ROSO MARSTON & CO In "The Claim Agent" JIMMY GREEN Eccentric Comedian GRACE LA DELL & CO A Parisian Shooting Novelty PANTAGESCOPE Showing first run Keystone Comedy Jensen's Concert Orchestra. THREE SHOWS DAILY—3, 7:30 AND 9:15 Matinees 15c. Evening: Orchestra and Balcony 25, Boxes 50 Columbia Theatre Monday, Tuesday and AVednesday, March 22nd, 23rd and 24th. SIDNEY & WEIL The Parody Kings BERG & WESTON Singing, Talking and Quick Change Act. GRACE DUMAR Singer and Dancer COUNRTY STORE Every Wednesday and Friday Evening 10c—ANY SEAT—10c The Quality Hat Shop for Men and young men have this week opened up their splendid new store at the corner of Fort and Broad Streets. They also have in connection with them the Victoria Hat Factory. 'BRITAIN'S BEST' Wool Taffeta Shirts Regular $5.50 Values, all sizes except l41/-> SPECIAL AT $2.65 Everything reduced during our Gigantic PUBLIC SALE The Commonwealth M. FRANCE & CO. in charge. 608 Yates Street. Princess Theatre MISS'. VERNA FELTON ancl. Tho Allen Flayers MARCH 22nd De Souchet's "MAN FROM MEXICO" ■Curtain 8.15. Phone4625 Prices: 15c, 25c, 35c Bargain Night Mondays Curtain 8:15 Phone 4 25 VARIETY THEATRE "Where the Famous Players Play." Mom, Tues. & Wed. Jesse L. Lasky Presents Dustin Farnum in the fascinating Southern Dramatic Romance "CAMEO KIRBY." THUR., FRI. & SAT. Charles Frohman Presents Marie Doro in her greatest stage triumph THE MORALS OF MARCUS 10c Admission 10c Box scats and reserved section I'cr ladies and their escorts. THE WEEK Page Seven Madame Carlyon will open her French room at Messrs. Gordons, Ltd., on Monday, March 22nd. Dressmaking will be continued as usual, with the assistance of Miss Monteith, who has joined Madame Carlyon's staff. A specialty will be made of fine underwear, including crepe de chine nightdresses and dainty garments for the boudoir. In this department the services of Miss Norton, late with Marshall & Snellgroves, London, have been secured. Special attention will also be given to th making up of ladies' own materials, including tub frocks for summer wear from $6.50, and blouses from $3.50 to $10. All . work will be executed at the lowest possible prices compatible with good workmanship, a policy which has drawn In Madame Carlyon a large and increasing clientele. Tea Kettle Tea Is Different to Other Tea Try It. The Tea Kettle Miss Wooldridge 1119 Douglas St., Opp. Victoria Theatre "Why the amount of your bill," cried the angry patient to the doctor, "makes me boil all over!" "Ah!'' said the eminent prac'tioncr calmly, "that will be $2.00 more for sterilizing your system." NOTICE TO CONTB&CTOBB SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICTORIA PATRIOTIC AID FUND Winch Building Victoria, B. C. NEW METHOD LAUNDRY Limited "Quality Launderers" 1015-1017 North Park Street Phone 2300 Court-house at Duncan, B. C. SEALED TENDERS, superscribed "Tencler for Court-house, Duncan." will be received by Hie Honourable the Minister of Public Works rp to 12 o'clock noon of Friday, 2nd of April. 1915, for tlto erection and completion of a Court- houso at, Duncan, 13. G. Plans, specifications, contract, and forms of tender may be seen at tbe offices of Maltland-Dougali, Government HALL & WALKER Agents Wellington Colliery Company's Coal 1232 GOVERNMENT ST. PHONE 83 Por Bent.—New Seven-Roomed House, on Fernwood Road, on high part. Tel. 1283 FOR SALE—A quite new 40-Ft. Agent, Duncan; J. Mabouy, Government Launch. Splendidly equipped for Agent. Court-bouse, Vancouver, 13. ('.: ; i i r> i i i i.t . ., ,, , ', ., .,, , ' .,., , heavy work. Reasonable terms. For and tbe Department of Public Works, ; , Victoria, B. C. I particulars apply J. R. B., Cjo Week. Intending tenderers can obtain one' copy of plans and specifications by ap* j plying to tbn undersigned, together with a deposit of twenty-five ($2S>) dollars, which will be refunded on their return in good order. ITacb proposal must be accompanie by an accepted hank cheque or certificate of deposit on a, chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, for a sum emml to 10 per cent, of tender, which shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter Into contract when called upon to do so, or II' he fall tn complete the work contracted for. Tho cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful lenders will be returned lo them upon the execution of ihe contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on tho forms supplied, signed with Ihe actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed In the envelopes furnished, Tlie lowest or any tender not ueees sarily accepted, .T, 13, GRIFFITH, Deputy Minister and Public Wonts Engineer Department of Public Works. Victoria. B.C., Pith March, HUB. Mch. 2(1 Mch 21 SEATTLE wwm-wmwi MODERN-CONVENIENT 225 Outside Rooms- 135 With Bath. We Remodel and Renovate Your Hats. Victoria Hat Factory, Fort and Broad Streets. It Costs No More to travel on the -rt!4 GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC RAILWAY Via Prince Rupert to Eastern Destinations, and includes Meals and Berths on the G. T. P. S.S. 'PRINCE GEORGE' LEAVING VICTORIA, 10 A.M., MONDAYS and making Direct Connection at Prince Rupert with G. T. P. trains to HAZELTON, SMITHERS, FORT FRASER, PRINCE GEORGE, EDMONTON, SASKATOON, REGINA, WINNIPEG, TORONTO AND MONTREAL, ETC. Standard Sleeping Cars. Dining Cars Serving All Meals. MAJESTIC MOUNTAIN SCENERY. C. F. EARLE, City Passenger and Ticket Agent Telephone 1242 900 Wharf Street The Westholme Grill Calcrs to most exacting' patronage, and is a most delightful place lo go, where you may enjoy a full course dinner or a light supper. The Highest Class of Entertainment is Afforded its Guests Tnhlcs can always he reserved on application. 1417 Government St. Phone 4544 Page Eight THE WEEK ! NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Fuel for Public Buildings SEALED TENDERS will be received by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to 12 o'clock noon on Monday, 22nd day of March, 1915, for supplying and delivering coal required at the Provincial Government Buildings, as enumerated hereunder, during the fiscal year ending 31st March, 1111(1, to be delivered in such quantities and al such times as may he directed during tlie period above stated. The approximate annual consumption of coal at each of the buildings named Is as follows: Best washed nut coal— Parliament Buildings, Victoria SOO tons Best lump coal— Parliament Buildings, Victoria 100 tons Government House, Victoria.. .110 " Court-house, Victoria (10 " Provincial Normal School, Victoria 300 " Prison Farm, Saanich 100 " The above-mentioned quantities are not guaranteed; the quantity actually required may be under or above the figures stated. Tenders to be based on ton of 2,240 lb. Each delivery must be accompanied by an officialweighiuaster's certificate. Tenders shall be accompanied by a cheque in the sum of $100, on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable lo the Honourable Ihe Minister of Public works, which will be forfeited if the party tendering decline or neglect to enter Into the contract when called upon to do so. The cheques of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned upon the execution of the contract. The Department is not bound to accept Ihe lowest or any tender. Tenders must be signed by the actual signatures of the tenderers. J. E. GRIFFTH., Deputy Minister and Public Works Engineer. Department of Public Works, Victoria, B. C, 4th March, 1915. .Mar 13 Mar 20 ADDRESSING OF MAIL NAVAL UNIFORM?. In order to facilitate the handling of mail at the front and to insure prompt delivery it is requested that all mail be addressed as follows: (a) Rank; (hi Name; (c) Regimental Number; (d) Company, Squadron, Battery or other unit; (e) Battalion; (f) Brigade; (g) First (or Second) Canadian Contingent; (h) British Expeditionary Force. Army Post Office, London, England. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Garage, Nanalmo SEALED TENDERS, superscribed lender for Garage, Nanaimo," will be received by the Honourable tho Minister of Public Works up to noon of Tuesday, the Kith day of March, 11)15. for the erection and completion of a garage in connection with the B. C. Government Mine-Rescue Station at Nanaimo, In the Nanaimo City Electrical District. Plans, specifications, contract, and forms of tender may be seen on and after the 23rd day of February, 11)15, at the office of Mr. George Thomson, Government Agent, Nanaimo; Mr. J. Malum)', Government Agent, Vancouver; and the Public Works Department, Victoria. By application to the undersigned, contractors may obtain one copy of plans and specifications for tho sum of five dollars ($5), which will be refunded on their return in good order. Bach proposal must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, for a sum equal to ten per cent, of tender, which shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so, or If be fall to complete the work contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the forms supplied, signed with tho actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed in the envelopes furnished. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ,T. E. GRIFFITH, Deputy Minister and Public Works .Engineer. Department of Public Works, Victoria, B. C, February 22nd. 1015. Mar. li Mar. 13 'fenders for the making of Naval and Fisheries Protection Tailor-made Uniforms during the fiscal year 11)15-1(1 will he received by tlie undersigned up to noon on Monday, the 22nd March. Forms of tender and specifications may he obtained on application. The lowest or any lender not necessarily accepted, Unauthorized publication of this notice will not be paid I'm' by the Department. (Signed) GEORGE PHILLIPS, Naval Sloro Officer. H.M.c. Dockyard, Esquimau, II. C. March 20 CANCELLATION OF RESERVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN llml tiic reserve established by a notice published in the British Columbia Gazette op. t' e 27lh of December, 1907, is can-| celled, in so far as It relates to lots 2S5. the \V. ¥j of 3111. 2S1, 2S3, 284, 27(1. 277. 2S0, 2S7, 2!U), 201, 292, 2'3. 2 Hi, 18, M; of 3111, 18. >i oil 3(11. 3112. 3(13. \V. !4 HIM. 321. 322. 323, 321, 325, 32(1, 327, 32S. 320, 332. 333. 334, 310, 311. 301;, 307, 30S, 300, 310, 3111 and 320. Xootka District. The said Lots will be open for entry by Pre-emeptior on Tuesday tho 18th clay of May, 1916, al nice o'clock in the forenoon. No Pre-emeption Record win be issued lo include more thin one sur- veyed I ot. and all applications must be made il ihe office of the Government Agent, al Alberni 11, A. RENWICK, Deputy .MinisiT of I amis, I icpartment of Lauds. Victoria, B.C., March mil, 11115. March 20 April 10 SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for construction of One New Chain of Buckets, Tumblers, etc., for Dredge "Mastodon", will he received at this office until 1.00 P.M.. on Wednesday. April 7, 1015, for the construction of One New Chain of Buckets, Tumblers together with spare parts for Dredge "Mastodon." Plans, specifications and form of contract can be seen and forms of tender obtained at ibis Department, and at the offices of A. Kastella. I8bo„ Mechanical Superintendent. Mirks Building. Ottawa, Out.; .1. L Nelson, Esq., Supl. of Dredges, Vancouver. B c.; O. B. Hughes, Esq.. District Engineer, Victoria, 11. ('.; ('. C. Wnrsfold, Ksq.. District Engineer, New Westminster, 13. C; P. V Hartcourt, Esq., District Engineer. Port Arthur. Out.; .f. M. Wilson, Esq., Acting District Engineer. Toronto, (int.; and A. E. Dubuc, Esq., District Engineer Montreal, Que. Persons tendering arc notified tliar lenders will nol be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied, and signed with their actual signatures, slating their occupations and places of residence. In the case ol' firms, the actual signature, the nature of Ihe occupation. {Mid place ot' resilience of each member of ihe lirm must he given. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered ban!:, payable to the order of the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, equal lo five per cent. (5 p.c.) of tlie amount of Ihe tender, which will be forfeited if tho person tendering decline lo enter inlo p. contract When called upon to do mi, or fall to complete 111," work contracted for. If the tender he not accepted Ihe chceiie will he returned. The Department does not hind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Bv order. R. C. DESROCHERS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa. March 3, 1015. New-papers will not he paid for till" advertisement if thev inert n wil'oot authority from Ihe Department.—7570'!. Midi 13 Mch 20 Latest Styles in Men's Sprng Hats. Inspect our New Store, Tort and Broad Streets LIQUOR LICENCE ACT Sectlor. It; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 23rd day of March next, application will be made to tho Superintendent of Provincial Police for the grant of a licence for the sale of liquor by wholesale in and upon the premises known as 615 Fisguard Street, situate at Victoria, B. C, upon the lands described as Lot 599, Block "N", Victoria City. DATED this 17th day of February, 1015. VICTORIA WHOLESALE WINE & LIQUOR IMPORTERS, LIMITED. Feb 20 Mai 20 be. forfeited If the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so, or If he fail to complete I the contract Cheques of unsuccessful tenders will be returned upon signing of contract. The Department is not bound to ac- | ccpt tlie lowest or any tender. J. 18. GRIFFITH, ; Deputy Minister and Public Works Engineer. Department of Public, Works, Victoria, B. C„ 4th March, 11115. LAND REGISTRY ACT WATER NOTICE Diversion and Use TAKE NOTICE that Charles C. Smith and J. W. Maynnrd, whose address is 169 Joseph Street or Park Boulevard, Victoria, B. C, will apply for a license to take and use 2,000 gallons of water per day out of Cordova Bay Spring, which Hows easterly and drains into Salt Water, Cordova Bay, about 170 feet from tho bank. The water will lie diverted from tlie stream at a point about 64 feet W.S.W, from the S. W. corner of Lot 24, Block A, Section 29, Map S57,1 and will be used for Domestic purposes upon the land described as Lot 24. Block A, Section 29, Map No. 857. This notice was posted on the ground on the 22nd day of February, 1015. A copy of this notice and an application pursuant thereto and to the Water Act, 11114." will be filed in the Office of tlie Water Recorder at Victoria, B. C. Objections lo the application may he filed with the said Water Recorder, with the Comptroller ol: Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C, within thirty days after the first appearance of this notice in a local newspaper. The. date of the first publication of this notice Is February 27th, 1015. CHARLES C. SMITH and .1. W. MAYNARD, Applicant. Feb 27 Mar. 20 LAND REGISTRY ACT IN THE MATTER of an Application for a fresh Certificate of Title to pari 20 feet by 73 feet of Suburban Lot 3. Victoria City. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of my Intention al: Ihe 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 Edward C. B. Bigshrwe on the 10th day of March, 1911, and numbered 25602 C. which has been lost. DATED at the Land Registry Office Victoria, B. .C, this 9th day of February, 1015. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar General of Tillcs Feb 20 Mar 20 PUBLIC SCHOOL DESKS SEA I ED TENDERS. superscribed "Tenders for School Desks," will be received by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to 12 o'clock noon of Thursday, 25th day of March, 11115, for supplying the following desks:— Single Desks Size No. 3 250 Size No. 2 250 Single Rsars Size No. 2 100 Size No. 3 50 Size No. 5 25 The desks are to be quoted at a price per desk. The name of the desk and maker to he mentioned In lenders. Delivery at Victoria or Vancouver on or before 31st day of .inly next. The successful tenderer will, free of any additional charges, store the desks and pnek or crate ready for shipment to places lo be hereafter designated from time to time lo the order of Ihe Department. No tender will be enterl lined unless accompanied by an accepted checue on i chartered hank of Canada, payable lo • n. Honourable (he Minister of Public Works or by cash, in I' e amount of two hundred'dollars ($200). which will IN THE MATTER of an Application for a, fresh Certificate of Title to part containing 67-100tbs of an acre more or less of Block "L", of Section 74, Victoria City, Map 250. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of my intention at tlie 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 Jane Geraldlne Galletly on the 16th of May. 1898, and numbered 45SI C, which has been lost. DATED at the Land Registry Office, Victoria. British Columbia, Ibis 17th day of February, 1915. S. Y, WOOTTON, Registrar General of Titles. Feb 20 Mar 20 LAND REGISTRY ACT IN THE MATTER of an Application for a fresh Certificate of Indefeasible Title to Lois fifty-two (52) and fifty- three. (53) of Subdivisions forty-live (15), forly-six (46), forty-seven (47), forty-eight (48) ana fifty-five (55), of Section twenty-live (25), Richmond Estate, Victoria City, Map 330. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of my Intention at the expiration of one (!) calendar .month from tlie first publication hereof to Issue a fresh Certificate of Indefeasible Title in lieu of tlie Certificate of Indefeasible Title issued to Louisa. Benard on the 6th day of Juno, 1010, and numbered 1507, which has been lost. DATED at the Land Registry Office, at Victoria, B. C, this 15th day of February, 1015. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar General of Titles. Feb. 27 Mar 27 SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS Coal mining rights of tlie 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 $1 an acre. Not. more than 2,560 acres will be leased to one applicant. Applications for a le-'so must be made by the applicant In person tn the Agent or Sub Agent of the District in which In surveyed territory the bind must the rights applied for are situated, lie described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and In unsurvcyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5, which will be refunded If tho rights applied for are nol. available, but not otherwise. A. royalty shall he paid on the merchantable output of the mine at. the rate of five cents per ton. Tho person operating the mine shall furnish tho Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. Tf the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The least will Include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered neees sary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full Information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent nf Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY. Deputy Minister nf Ihe Tn' ■■'•■■ N.B.—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not he paid for. march 22.
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