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The Week R British Columbia Newspaper and Review The Official Organ of the Victoria Real Estate Exchange fol. XIII, No. 11—13th Year Victoria, B.C., Canada, August 7,1915 5c. a copy, $2.00 a year A Year of War I HAVE been asked to give a personal review of the year of war- faro which started on the first of August, 1914, and to which tlie British Empire dedicated itself anew this week. The task is not an easy one, both because of the gigantic nature of the operations and because of the tremendous import of the issues raised few of which appear likely to reach a final settlement within any period of time which it is possible to define. It has become a trite saying that this is the greatest war of all the ages. The best informed military authorities agree that in the fighting line, in the reserves, and in the various auxiliary armed forces there are not fewer than 20,000,000 men engaged. The actual fighting line at, iall points is believed to embrace a total approximating half this number, but the men under arms represent only a substantial proportion of those who are impressed into the service of the war. SHARING THE WHITE JIAx's BURDEN We know that in Great Britain, and to a large extent in Canada and Australia, not only is every arsenal and munition factory working full time, and over time, to keep the men at tbe front supplied with material, but almost every machine shop has been requisitioned to supplement the work of the ordinary factories. For the first time in the history of warfare our women folk, by the tens of thousands, have tackled the ordinary avocations of men. This is one of the most striking features of the many new conditions produced. | They are not only assuming the duties of postmen, car conductors, elevator attendants, messengers and motor drivers, but are engaged in tlie manufacture of cartridges and small ammunition. Thus has the stern hand of necessity placed its embargo upon the sex, which in previous conflicts has, in the main, had tu suffer and wait, at home while tlie great issue of the conflict wns being decided at the front. Tn tbe truest, sense of the term woman is sharing "the white mini's burden,'' and in no small degree contributing to the actual success uf our army. THE NUMBERS ENGAGED It is estimated that all told not less than one third of the lolal adult population of the British Isles is actually engaged in llie business of war. If to this total be added the millions of the Overseas Dominions and Brilish Dependencies who are similarly occupied, and who hnve withdrawn Iheir energies from every other occupation, an enormous total, probably 20,000,000 will be readied. It is hardly likely that the Austrian total is lower, it is certain that ibe German is much higher. During llie recent investigation conducted by the British Government to ascertain the ultimate destination of food supplies, presumably intended fur the civilian population of Germany, it wns concluded thnt. 30,000,000 people in thnt Empire wore dependent on war rations. With respect to Italy with its 2,000,000 fighting men at the front, there must, be at least about 8,000,000 commandeered for various war purposes. No statistics with respect to Turkey are available, but ,1,000,000 would be a moderate estimate. In comparison with such enormous totals the numerical contribution of little Sorvia,would appear to he almost a neglihle quantity. With respect to our great ally, Russia, it is estimated that, there nre about 0,000,000 men in the fighting line, nnd 4,000,000 in reserve, wholly or partly equipped. While, unfortunately, Ihe arsenal works and munitions factories of Russia are far less extensive than those of the other great combatant powers, there must lie at, least ns many men working on munitions, general supplies and transportation as nre under arms, which would make a present total for Russian of 20,000,000. The fighting forces of France are estimated ut, 5,000,000, and these have all been mobilized. They are also well equipped, for France hns been busy for years in perfecting all ber great munition factories. It is probable that, she has in the neighborhood of 16,000,000 men whose energies nre all devoted tn some phase of warfare, From the above summary will be seen thnt, either in the fighting line, its nuxillinrv support, in transportation, or in factories the wnr is absorbing the services of approximately 120,000,000 men, including 2,000,000 from thnt little country nf imperishable renown which refuses lo be benten or absorbed—Belgium. At what a cost! I have quoted these figures in order In convey some idea of the unprecedented nnd exacting character of a wur which in every respect, transcends all its predecessors. A war which bus created new conditions in every wnlk of life. A war with whieh it, is not possible to compare anything that, hns gone before. A wnr which hns laid its paralyzing bund on every industry which bus exploded nil strategic, economic nnd social conditions. A wnr which hns staggered humanity and imposed n burden upon the greatest, nations in tho world, which taxes their almost boundless resources, nnd which it seems impossible to carry on for any but a limited period. There is a very definite limit to tho time that, 120,000,000 people in the leading European countries can abandon all the arts and occupations of pence, devoting themselves exclusively to tho business of slaughter. THE COST IN MONEY AND MEN The amazement increases when we consider the cost. Tho lowest estimate of the present, cost of the war to the British Empire is $2:1,000,000 a day, and to the whole of the powers engaged more than $100,000,000. If this be multiplied nut fur a yenr it reaches the fabulous figure of $86,500,000,000, n sum whicli is inconceivable to the human mind, and which it is even now impossible to contemplate. Vet. if the Avar continues for another year on tlie present, scab, it will cost that figure. Turning to the sadder consideration of the sacrifice of human life, we know that the British losses exceed the totnl number of men in that, "contemptible little nrmy" which nearly a year ago stopped the Germnn advance to Paris. The latest returns give a total of 370,000. The total losses of all the nations engaged in the war are estimated at about 10,000,- 000, of which probably 3,000,000 represent the killed. How long can this human sacrifice continue? And yet the British Empire is pledged to fight it out if needs be to the last man. It is a terrible reflection that in all probability it will he fought out "to tlie last man," so far as the losing Powers are concerned, for there is little reason to hope that Germany will surrender until she is fought to a finish. NO SURRENDER We know that at any rate the British people will never surrender, so that unless, as a great writer has said, some miracle should happen, and no one is looking for miracles, the phrase which has been applied to General .loffres' operations as a war of "attrition" correctly describes the general character of the war as a whole. It must be "a wasting away," and the only element upon whicli that wasting is effective to the point of annihilation is the human element. PRESENT CONDITIONS These general characterizations lead us to a consideration of present conditions. The year closes with Germany triumphant nnd jubilant, lf one had regard solely to her military operations and their immediate results, it must be admitted that she has every cause for jubilation. She holds nearly the whole of Belgium, the richest provinces of France, constituting nearly one tenth of its area, and the bulk of Poland. She has practically held her line on the Western frontier against the combined forces of England, France and Belgium for nearly a year. She has driven the great Russian armies from the passes of the Carpathians, from the vicinity uf Cracow, and from the centre of Enst Prussia back into Russian Polish territory, a maximum distant of more than two hundred miles. In doing so hns retaken Lemherg, nnd for the first time secured possession of Warsaw. But of still greater importance from every standpoint is her unexpected success in the Baltic, where in spite of the presence uf the Russian Navy she has taken possession uf Riga, tlie greatest Baltic port. This gives Germany n footing un Russian soil within one hundred miles uf her most, important railroad, whieh runs from Warsaw thrugh Vilna anil Pskov to Potrogrnd. There for the moment our information stops, but the operations uf General Vun Buelow in the Province of Courlaud leave nn doubt ns tu the intention nf Gerninn military strategy which is to isolate the Russian armies in Poland, and probably to initiate an attack on Petrograd, GERMAN JUBILATION In view of these undoubted successes it is not to lie wondered nt the Germnn Emperor and the German people felicitate themselves on their military achievements and it ill becomes any fair critic of the situation to belittle them. It would, however, be equally improper to estimate these spectacular achievements nt their face value. One has to look at the real objective uf the German attack, which was not tn occupy Warsaw nr Riga merely to score a military success, but iu order to place themselves in u position to defeat tbe Russian armies, and to reduce Russia to n stale uf im- potency which would either compel her tn make pence nr render her innocuous for fighting purposes. If Germany has failed to do this she has gained nothing but military prestige, nml possibly a little diplomatic influence with the neutral powers, that she has defeated or can defeat the Russian army as the culmination of the present drive is an impossibility. She may inflict further losses upon them, but, the masterly manner with which the Grand Duke Nicholas effected his retreat lins nt least prevented the surrender uf any important unit nnd confined the losses to such ns he has sustained in rear guard fighting. The drive is not yet over, nnd the Russian forces nre consolidating on stronger lines. But for the known shortage of ammunition and other important requisites it would be safe In predict tbnt the German ndvance would proceed very little further, but in view of Ibis acknowledged shortage, and ihe uncertainty us In its extent it is impossible tu anticipate the policy or the movements which lhe Grand Duke may be forced tn carry nut. Russia's RESOURCES One thing is certain, that if the worst happens and Germany is able to carry her offensive further into Russian territory and inflict even more serious losses on the Russian armies, she cannot destroy them, because their resources uf replenishing are so grent nnd sooner or later they will come again with all lhe vigor and dash of newly seasoned troops. Buck in the Steppes uf European Russia and further Enst in thnt ronrvelonsly developing country which is no longer spoken of ns "bleak Siberia,'' are many millions of sturdy, rugged, dogged Russians getting ready In fight fur the "Little Father." However severe the blow which Germany eon now strike nf tho legions nt the front, it is nothing tu lhe severity uf lhe recoil when the renl weight of Russiun military power can make ilself fell in new virile troops, thoroughly equipped. To tbe military achievement's of Germnny nnd Austria must be added llie exploits of their Zeppelins and submarines. ZE1TEI.1.V AND SUBMARINE The former has so fur been practically u negligible qquantity. For the purposes of invasion il bus proved In be ineffective, nnd there is nn reason lo anticipate thnt it will be able lo assume any new phnso of superiority over the defences which hnve hitherto rendered its efforts abortive. The subject may be dismissed for the moment. From n strategic standpoint ibe German submarine warfare has not been more effective than ils Zeppelin raids. True, it has sunk n considerable number of merchant vessels nnd n few war ships, it hns inflicted sorrow and bereavement on many families, largely by the murder of non-combatants, but its raids on our navy are more than counterbalanced by the annihilation of its own navy outside the North Sea, and its effect on commerce is so slight that it can scarcely bo tabulated. Three tenths of one per cent, of the British mercantile marine sailing to and from British ports since the outbreak of wnr have been affected by the operations of German submarines. The spasmodic character of their operations clearly indicates that a fairly efficient defence has been evolved. While the submarine will continue to be a menace, it has ceased to lie a terror. WHAT THE BRITISH K.M1MHK HAS DOXE III apite of the depression which inevitably follows the success of an enemy, it is both gratifying and cheering to be able to turn from the military successes of Germany to tabulate the far more important naval, military and diplomatic success of Great Britain and her Allies. They are so great and so numerous that we are apt to lose sight of them, or at any rate to lose the true perspective. We take them as n matter of course, just as British born people have always taken their successes. We know that we cannot lose in the end, but we never seem to know until we appear to lie half beaten what efforts we require to make in order to win. Germany's plan of campaign was practically European in its scope and range, because, although she bad a few scattered colonies, she knew that both the colonies and the handful of men nnd ships which protected them would vanish in the early stages of the war. She counted on this, and nil she could do wns to resolve that they should disappear in the biggest cloud of smoke possible. On the other hand, Britain's campaign was world wide. Her Empire included nations in the Seven Seas. She had ono dependency in tlie Orient with four times the population of the whole German Empire. She had new nationalities, numbering millions of the British born at the equator, under the Southern Cross, and in the New World. How wide the strategy, how comprehensive the plan of campaign to protect, to insure the safety of. and to guarantee the commerce of this widespread Empire. Has ibis objective been achieved ( Let us see. DEFINITE ACHIEVEMENTS Our contemptible little army of three hundred thousand men wns mainly instrumental in saving Paris nnd in changing the whole tenor of the wnr. Our fleet has chased every German vessel from the seas, nnd today there is not a port in the world, outside the North Sen nnd the British Isles, where Germany can offer the slightest menace to our ships, or indeed to those of any other nation. As a brilliant Servian writer recently said: "The English have today a veritable sea dominion from pole to pole. English Power upon the waters was never realized in such measure, and so effectively ns now. The waters controlled by the English nre more thnn a highway, they represent nine-tenths id' lhe best strategic positions." Every German colony except Gerninn East Africa is now in the possession of Great Britain or her allies. One of the most brilliant achievements of the wnr being the successful campaign of General Louis Botha in West Africa. In addition to keeping the sens open, Great Britain has strengthened the fighting line of the Western frontier lo such an extent that nfter n year's bombardment it is still invulnerable. She has initiated an attack on the Dardanelles which has cost thousands of lives, and much treasure, for the purpose of easing llie pressure on her Russian allies. But more wonderful than nil. she bus in the short space of one year, in spite of mistakes, of unprepardness, and of strange new conditions, raised n volunteer nrmy which tndny exceeds three million men, nnd by one highly competent authority is said to exceed four millions. There is no parallel to this, nnd there nre no words to characterize fitly so stupenduous nn undertaking. kitchener's armv When the wnr broke mil we bad less than half a million men in all our armies. Today we have between four millions nnd five millions, and we have not yel touched illimitable supplies whieb nre available in certain parts of the Empire should dire necessity arise. While doing all lhis lhe British people, and the term is intended tn include all of the people of Ibe British Empire, have kept their commercial credit unimpaired, nnd heavy us ihe financial and economic strain is Mr. Lloyd George, the man of the hour, informed the British people thnt if needs be we can bear it for five yenrs. Can Germnny sny ns much ? THE solidarity oe our race But when all is said and done, we have done fur more thnn sink warships, nnncx colonies nml raise armies. We have proved that lhe Brilish race is one and indivisible. That there is no difference between the Briton al home and the Briton abroad. Canada bus vied with Australia, and New Zealand wilh South Africa in service lo the Empire. The Star of Indian never shone so brightly as in ils hour uf dedication lu its Emperor. The war bus welded the Empire, solidified ils foundations, and strengthened its ramparts. Mo shock of arms can breach the fidelity of its smallest dependency, nnd if nl lhe end of u yenr of tlie bloodiest warfare the world bus over seen we find ourselves saddened nf the loss ,,f our sons, we derive eiieniii'iigeineiil from the fuel thai We lire n solidarity iii u truer sense than ever before, thai old England never bud braver soldiers lliiin llie Empire of today, thnt we | issoss the resources ill men nnd material wilh which no other power can vie; and thnl the second yenr will inaugurate n movement in which for tbe first time the force of Brilish arms will be felt, lhe wisdom of British strategy justified, nnd the principles nnd ideals for which our sons, like their fathers, nre proud to die will be vindicated, WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, Page Two THE WEEK Saturday, August 7 THE WEEK A BBZTISH COLUMBIA NEWSPAPER AND REVIEW Published Every Saturday by Tbe Week Publishing- Company Limited, at 635 Courtney Street, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Telepbone 1283 SUBSCRIPTION: One year, in advance, $2.00; six months, $1.00; three months, 50c. Single copies. 5c. Foreign subscriptions to countries in Postal Union, $3.00 were doing what we could for France, if it were only by buying a buttonhole tricolor. The French colors glowed everywhere in the overcast streets. In some West End streets one walked under a sort of canopy of flags. Twenty thousand women sellers were let loose on London in the morning. Having got your Hag you could then invest in the WILLIAM BLAKEMORE President and Editor model of a 75 gun, or a beautiful medal- - Hon—a million had been sent over from '_,.,,,, i .... , , i. . France for sale in tills country—snow- Rntish Statesmen "or a,vayspolltl°bu il„ , . ^ <»»'»y *»<"»* ">« h°«»>««> «• DL mail OLaiA,01UL.U charged with the voltage of a thriving men and children. Actresses in motors nation. He makes two blades of a were scouring London, and seeing that An Incisive Article By the Late J. jack-knife where one grew before overy car had a nig nag to show on its Herrick MacGregor, Writ- and at the same nricc " ' bonnet- In<lee'1 you saw tho tl'lc°'°r *«„ in 1QI17 ' ■ , , on "early everything on wheels, Irora ien in iaiw He takes no pleasure in the strength the biggest Rolls-Royce down to the of a pull, neither delighteth lie ill the coaster's barrow. The be-rlbboued cur Rosebery, the sphynx of the DU1'- lohtjy 0f men ot' tJabi' deslys made a bright streak dans, has been at it again. Guiding He is not pulM „,, „either modest- "f " ''usl,ea foul; ™a ," ,v,us °"\"1 ,, , , .... ,..i i: „ a ,.:«i.f . . v ,,-..-. .. the amusements of the day to see the the plough stilts with his good right ly as Socrates, madly as Malvolio nor alert Parisian actress radiant in pink hand that knows not what rem he magnificently as Winston. chliton coaxing gold out of returned pulls with the left he bus driven an- j-je js a scarce article, one iu a box orctcers, out by no means refusing other lone furrow clear into and over and few in a. century. He differs from "any lee^e'" the hyphenated liberalism of C.-B. Ihe politician as such in that his per- Heroe3 " the° °sJre "
' m'»- mention one incident. One man m-***n*****mn-i*wi—wi—***mtmf.^Mnmiwm v erea* another man a sovereign Unit he ture will re to stand or fall according' would not walk ^ve£Qot a djsUuil.e of „ . ,. . ,, „ ,. , lo llie wisdom of liis choice. Some- some thirty yards from one tent to an- flapping in anticipation of the strong ^^ ^^ ,_.,. g(jheme ho ^^ Q other. T|,e wager was taken but a(ter hase line, and groups his articulated °" "f thref or 'ou''';'•■>» tlle h^'M , ....... ... acceptor collapsed. The ground was creation about it joint by joint ~" east wind llint may blow up from the west. Willi Cainpbell-Baniicriuan smilingly acquiescent lo the multitudinous mandates of the free fooders of England, free renters of Ireland, free thinks of Wales, free kirkers of Scotland, free lushers of Poland, free bathers, lice lunchers, free lighters, free kicks at the army, free cracks at the navy, free cockshires at the House of Lords and free cheers for Old Harry. Willi Churchill the youngest, sinking the gyves from the manacled pig tails of South Africa and faking snapshots of himself and the ghost of Wilherforee doing time together on Olympus. Willi Lord Hugh Cecil burning the midnight oil of tlie British museums In prove llml Magna Cbartii, Habeas Corpus nnd the third Reform Bill are need or inclination impel Bizarre it may be, weak in places, and finally proven to be wrong iu detail, but at least it is verteable, coherent and definitely conformable to lho ambitions and belief of the state's ^ ' inan. mmmmmmmm_______ The almost like red hot Iron. ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE Sam V ciiii'i tin London Gossip Supplied Specially to The Week by the International News Correspondence Service, Ltd., Goschen Building, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, England. iihl the King1 George's Journeys The King's round of visits to troops in France, to the workers in shipyards, docks, and engineering nliops, , and to the sailors of tlie Grand Fleet all bused on a true comprehension of havo been undertaken in that practical (lie rclnlive values oi" Alb, Cope and spirit which is characteristic of His Majesty. The absence of State formal- the best pictures seen for y 'are being shown at tlie " ' . week. In view ■anlly good show il was regret- nl larger audiences were not presenl, l^or ihe last three days programme ihe special features are "The Maid of Ihe Mountains," and "The Accomplice," two films whicli alone nre worth the pnee nf admission. In aiblilioii, there are several other ■reels, including "Cartoon Laughs/' which complete a hill whieh deserves a large palroma^e. THE PRINCESS Stole. With Keir Hardie forerunning the gospel of communism through the colonics and setting a private detec-^ tive to watch his only other waistcoat moment, hut the public generally. His while lie vodels. ' ?faiesty ?°f *« moB} ^i11' reoflP" ^ ' . ,. tion on July 10th, when he returned One rather yawns at the. raucous frorri ity, or "royal progress" lias greatly en hanced the value of tlie visits not only velopS through in the eyes of those with whom the King was specially concerned at the A play of I'ail'her uncommon inler- esl is found in "The Truth/' at the Princess lhis weeik. The llie.me de- inability of an otherwise char-ming young wife to tell the 'Iruth, ifcluis nearly losing forever her husband's coufide-uee and love. Miss Feltnn is convincingly easy amd le, and M-iss Among the guests stopping at tlie Qualicum Beach Hotel are the following: Mr. and Mrs. Montizambert, Miss Montiaambert, Victoria; Mrs. A. 'W. Ponton, Edmonton, Alta.; Mr. and Mrs. Hogg and family, Mr, and Jlrs, Patrick Donnelly and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stevenson, Vancouver, B. C.; Messrs. Alec, Vaughan and P. McCarter, Victoria; Mr, and Mrs. C. S. Sweet, Unadllla, N.T.J Mr, and Mrs. A. D. Mac- Farlane, Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nichol and family, Vancouver, B. C; Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Palmer, New York; Mr. and Mrs. F Ham, Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. S. Taylor and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McNeill, Miss Margaret McNeill, Master Ronnie McNeill, Mr. Harold Nelson, Mr. E. P. Chamberlain, Mr. D, S. M( Fraser and party Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hargrave, Master .1 ack Hargrave, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Greenwood, Mr. and Mrs. W. AVhite, Vancouver, B. C.J Mr. A. M. Andrews, Victoria* Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Richardson, Vancouver, B. C; Mr. W. H. Hayward, M.P.P., and Mrs. Hayward, Miss Hayward, Duncan; Mr. and Mrs. H, M. Robertson, Mrs. Loewen, New York City; Master Raoul Fleming and Miss Elizabeth Fleming, Melle Fleuiiod, Paris, France; Dr. Geo. H, Balleray, Pater- son, N. J.; Colonel E. G. Prior, with Mrs. E. E. L .Deudney and Mr and Mrs. G. E. Johnston, Mr, and Mrs. IiUkin Johnston, Victoria; Mr. A. H. Hanham, Duncan; G. P.rooke-Jacohs, Portland, Ore.; Mrs, A. .J. Judge and M'ss Ruth Judge, Vancouver, B. C.J Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Snyder, Tacoma, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lacey and son, Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, North Vancouver; Captain and Mrs. Tooker, Mr. and Mrs. Norle, Mrs. and Miss Reld, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons, Mrs. and Miss Tooker, Mr. H, P. Tooker, Cowichan; Messrs. ,1. W. Mawson, AV. Woodward and G. Graham, Vancouver; Miss Frances Elliott, Toronto; Mrs. Dow, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. Laing, Air. h. Ajello, Messrs. Maynard and Freeman, Dr. A. M. Jordan, Vancouver; Mr, H. T. Rayenliill, Shawnigan Lake; Mr. H. J. Kenny, Now AVestmiuster Miss A Wyllle, Vancouver; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Spencer, Victoria; Miss Hardy, Chicago, 111.; the Misses Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. W. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. D. Bullen, Victoria; Dr. and Mrs. George George Herbert, Honolulu; Miss R. Herbert and Mr. C S. Herbert, Mrs. H. E. Ridley, Master Donald Ridley, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Drummond, Mr. J. C. Gem- mell, Mr. J. Henderson Fisher, Vancouver; Mr. and Mrs. J, A, Campbell, Mrs. H. R, Robertson, Seattle; Miss Barneson, San Francisco,; Miss McNalr, Kansas City, Mo. IN THE MATTER of an Application for a Fresh Certificate of Title to Lot nine (11). Block "H", Strawberry Vale Farm, Map 361, Lake and Esquimalt Districts, except one and ninety-seven hundredths (1.711) acres conveyed to Louisa Priestly. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIA'EN of my Intention at the expiration of one calendar month from the lirst publication hereof to Issue a fresh Certificate of Title lu lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to Henry Holmes on the 27th day of June, iill2, and numbered GG23F, which has been lost. DATED at the Land Registry Office at Victoria, B. C„ this 2!Uh day of July, IfllS. S. Y. WOOTTON, Registrar General of Titles. July 31 Aug. 28 F.G. WEAVER Limited Successors to Murgatroyd & Weaver, Ltd. THE FASHIONABLE Haberdashers 1117 DOUGLAS STREET PHONE 1356 BATHS-MEDICAL MASSAGE nnliiirnl in the lending ^^■_,_,_^^_^_» tho Grind Fleet. His list visit voice ol Freedom ns she is spoke, and to the Grand Fleet took plice it the sig-hs for the days when Planens was cnd "t February, but on that occasion Saindon is (rood in n nil 1 11 i consul, with n vague hope thnt Hose- '!? wa,s °n,y ah"> t0 ses "• i"»-«°" of >L ir™ ,j p bA„„ „ ' pn , ,, . ' . , . . though he was on board rcnresontatlve ' A,h" m" ' lllls' Connors bery or some other bene icicnt giant „i,i„„ „, „„ „,„„„„ n.pi<.s<.niatne ., . .„ „ ,, i , ,. , , "1,,s ot "•" clIlsses. pioMdc n rich vein of liuiiioiii', and will appenr irom the dark limber nnd tn«/inn.. *„„,*...,..«. .,, HI,..,,, v.,,,.,.. ;. , • . . , il ,.,, f lionaoa's Fourteenth of July UH'on lingon IS parlicidarlv linppy in grasp lhe til or oi slate London hns hafl many Rag >lnce ,)is ., -, rf ^ ■ What constitutes a stntesman? war begin, bul not one more hearty vounS husband, an .important and dif- ihnt is n hard question. A caustic "nd unanimous than French Flag Day, ,,'„„h ,. i„ -i, ™ i t, . pessimist once gave Ihe definition "A ,yhlch m" "ela ™ ™Y "th. While "° p , •','■ /", ",Ctt " Dead Politician," but it is not so. ZZL TnnL?,^ T" "*?"Mne I *■ 'T \ '' ""'" m' ""n 'n"''C v , i l i ■ ... , , Q,,llrtorae JulHett In the trenches by prominent roles and «■ sinrllv be ^ our true slntesmnn is neither dead singing the "Marseillaise," we over here quite ,„ credit to the company. Ethel Geary, Masseuse, Vapor, Tub Baths, Electric Blanket Sweats. Furnished rooms in connection. Geary Rooms, 819 Fort St, Phone 26490. Brentwood Beach Hotel for the week-end. "Rough on Rats" dear out Eats, Mice, etc. Don't Die in the House. 15c and 25c at Drug and Country Stores. SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for Observer's Residence at Little Saanich Mountain, Victoria, B.C.," will be received at this office until 4.00 p.m., on Friday, August 20, 1915, for the construction of the above mentioned building, Plans, specifications and form of eon- tract can be seen and forms of tender obtained at the office of Mr. Win. Herul- m'son, Resident Architect, Victoria, B.C., nt the Post Office, Vancouver, B.C., and at this Department. Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied, and signed with their actual signatures, stating their occupations and places of residence. In the case of firms, tho actual signature, the nature of the occupation, and place of residence of each member of the firm must be given. Each lender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, equal to ten per cent (10 p.c.) of the amount of the tender, which will be forfeited if the person tendering decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or fail to complete the work contracted for. If tiie tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned. The Department does not bind Itself to accept the lowest o rany tender. By orderf R C. DESROCHERS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, July 23, 1915. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement if they insert it without authority from the Department.—828M. July 31 Aug. 7 To tlie Board of Licensing Commissioners of the Municipality of Saanich. TAKE NOTICE that application will be made to the Board of Licensing Commissioners for tho Municipality of Saanich at their next sitting for a transfer of the hotel license to sell spirituous and fermented liquors* now held by me, for tho premises known as the Burnslde Hotel, on tho Burnslde Road, In the said District, to Terrence Carlin, of tho said district. Dated this 20th day of July, A.D. 1915, at Victoria, B. C; Q. H. PATTON. July 31 Aug, 28 SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING BECtU- LATXOVS Coal mining rights of the Dominion lu 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 lease must be made by the applicant In person to the Agent or Sub Agent of the District in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and In unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall bs staked out by tlie applicant hfniself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5, which will be refunded if tho rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at tho rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty theraon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered neces sary for tlie working of the mine at th« rate of $10.00 an acrc_ For full Information application should bo made to the Secretary of the Depnrtment of the Interior, Ottawa, or lu any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lnnds, W. W. CORT, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. march 22. Andrews, 704 Fort Street, will save you 30 per cent, on repairing jewelry and watches. The Columbia Theatre is playing to packed houses. Best of Famous Phyer fljms. Saturday, August 7 THE WEEK Page Three At The Street Corner BY THE LOUNGER I have attended many ceremonies on Beacon Hill, mostly the annual celebrations of Victoria Day when "Jollity" is King. This year there was no Victoria Day, and yet the ceremony uf Wednesday ibrought vividly to my mind recollections of the noble queen to whose grandson the eyes of the Empire are turned in il* hour of crisis. The assembly was large, possibly Numbering live thousand, yet only half as large as ithe crowd I have seen iu happier days. At the lirst blush this might seem to indicate indifference to the occasion on the part of our citizens, but I attribute it to an entirely different cause. People are in no mood for publicity, for display, or for celebrations of iany kind just now. It seems to be the irony of fate that while the Russian Forces are in full, though glorious, retreat at the end of the severest onslaught since the beginning of the war, that with the hordes of Huns ■thundering at ithe gates of Warsaw, and Von Buelow sweeping down from the north with thirty thousand Uhlans in an endeavor to cut the communications with Pelrograd, there should bo any ostentatious ceremony in any country represented by the Allies. Human feeling resents the suggestion, and was only half reconciled to Wednesday's ceremony because it was Empire wide, it had been ordered by the King, and it iwuis to be of the dedicatory character, in lhis respect there is no reason to doubt that the proper spirit of the day was everywhere observed. In Victoria the proceedings were characterized by an entire lack of noise or hoisteroiisness. There was a distinct note of seriousness, not lo say gravity, and the universal feeling was well reflected in the official resolution made by our people to prosecute the war to a victorious end. The proceedings on Beacon Hill wen; admirably arranged. The programme was brief and entirely suitable to the occasion. A few plain, simple, convincing words from the Mayor, a fervid invocation by Bishop .McDonald whicli found a response in every heart, a sliorl pointed direct appeal from Sir Richard McBride, and an altogether admirable convincing nnd touching address by Mr. H. C. Brewster, who was never heard to such advantage and who gained many friends by his serious and earnest ■milliner. The programme was brought lo a lining close by the Lieutenant- Governor, who rightly interpreted the wishes of the vast audience by voicing a special message to His Majesty Ihe King. Then the crowd .incited away as quietly as it had assembled, with the resolve so forcibly expressed 'by .Mr. Brewster Hull everyone would do his "little bit" for llml great cause on the success of which the future ot! Canada as a pan ol' Ihe Brilish Empire depends. Ms I iuicndcd lo have said something lasi week on a subject very near to my heart, and only delayed doing so out uf a consideration for those happy days when there wns not a more enthusiastic tennis player than llie Lounger. Of course, the reference is lo the B. C. Tennis Tournament and the fact that I. was not the only one to he saddened at the sight of twenty or thirty athletic young Hollows playing tennis when they should be lighting for their country. I hope no tennis player will take this remark unkindly. If anyone has a right t ake it. ono who has played tin' game for lifty years, and is represented at the front by a son, can do so. I. therefore, make no apology for asking the tennis players of Victoria who are of military age, which means between IS and 45, nnd who could pass the .medical examination, to reconsider Iheir position. To ask themselves whether they can justify staying at home and playing their favorite game here when they could be playing the "renl game" at the front. This has no reference to men who nre medically unlit, but few men medically unlit can play tournament tennis, and no player however enthusiastic cun, with the glorious example of our champion Anthony Wilding before his eyes, justify staying at home. lit is no answer to this criticism to say that tennis hns given hundreds, nnd may be thousands, of its exponents to the British forces. So has cricket, so has lacrosse, so has football. But Ihe game has taught its votaries little if it hns failed to leach them that as long ns men are called for Ihey should be the first to respond. There is no more 'marked feature cf the present scene than the growing popularity of those summer resorts which are within easy distance of Victoria. When one sees a list of two hundred visitors ill a week, one begins to wonder bow the public managed when there was no Sol Due, no Qualicum Inn, and no Brentwood. While thousands of visitors from all parts of the world gravitate to these splendid resorts, Victoria seems to furnish if not a majority at any rate a very considerable proportion of the whole. The reason of this is not far to seek. The three resorts .mentioned offer every variety of attraction which holiday makers require. The celebrated waters of Sol Due are curative. The golf links of Qualicum Inn are recuperative, and the glorious sea-bathing rendered a luxury by a long stretch of hot sands is not to be matched anywhere north of San Francisco. The special attraction of Brentwood, in addition to the fact that it can be reached in half an hour from Victoria, is the boating and fishing of Saanich Inlet and the luxurious catering and 'appointments of the hotel. Some people like to go further n field than the resorts I have mentioned for their occasional holiday. Not so Lounger, who has sampled them all and does not know which he likes best. The only way for my readers ito settle this momentous question is to do likewise. There is an old proverb to the effect Unit, "the early bird catches the worm." The latest paraphrase of this is "The early fisherman catches the salmon," which is any way of saying that the pink beauties nre now "running" both fast land furiously. My next door neighbour went out 'at four o'clock on Thursday morning and 'before breakfast at eight had caught seven, within the turbulent waters of Trial Island. I understand thnt just ns good sport is to be had at Brotchie Ledge. I hope some morning to have sufficient courage to stroll, I imeno troll, for myself. I once did so, about six years ago, with such satisfactory results that I hnve heen afraid to repeat the experiment lest I should not do so well. However now is the time Cor all men to "fush. ofa <rtotu> t+> "SOTTO VOCE" Bv the Hornet That the nurses of the B. C. Hospital nre to lie congratulated on their smart costume, which is indirectly a compliment to the otli Regiment. Thnt while there has been a little heiirl-burniiig aboul the selection of the nurses, il is better to have it now than later. That no doubt many excellent ivo- imen are qualified to nurse but their qualification does not include u diploma. That in the absence of this little formality it is hardly fair to other nurses or to the hoys at the front to break the regulations, That before lhe war is over work of some kind will he found for every man anil woman willing to undertake it. Thai the remarks ol' General Les- sard on the subject of machine-guns furnish food for serious reflection. * That The Week has always maintained that it wns the duty of the Government to complete the equipment of our forces. That lhe demands of private charity will be so grent that every dollar ought to be conserved for charitable purposes. Thnt the Red Cross Fund is doing nobly, and more than justifying its claim to the premier position among organizations of its clnss. That readers of the daily press are still looking in vain for the names of Victoria's richest men among the donors of the Bed Cross or the Patriotic Aid Funds. That if a straw shows which way the wind blows, ithe politicians of Canada would do veil to study the example of New Zealand which has just established a Coalition Government. That Australia is seriously considering the adoption of a similar course. * That the distaste for elections, until the war is over, is growing daily in every part of the Empire. That the politicians of Manitoba have "got their work in," and are now able tu announce that no warrants for the arrest of ex-ministers will he issued at present. That this will not prevent, it will only delay the Nemesis whicli is on their track. That since last Friday week the people of Vancouver are asking what has become of Cotsworth and Cooke. ?!; That it is currently reported that they have taken to the woods. That when the Attorney General is "good and ready" be generally manages to get there. That the "Crisis in B.C." has now become a crisis in the affairs of C. and C. * That 11. Parnell, of Metchosin, may be a Liberal but he is also a good sport. That he is the only one of the Attorney-General's critics wdio has contributed $750 to the machine-gun fund. 5R That he must be a god-send to the Liberal press these hard times. That 'iio doubt the Victoria Times and the Vancouver World hope he will continue to publish his political views at the usual advertising rates. That he might prove his "independence" hy giving the poor Conservative papers a share of his patronage. That The Week would be glad to make him a substantial reduction for cash. Thnt the more one examines the Land Scheme of the unemployment committee the more unworkable it looks. m That if there hud been one or two practical farmers on the committee the scheme would have been drafted very differently. That meanwhile we seem to be getting very little nearer to n solution of the Unemployment Problem. That "Hornet' 'overheard a woman say iu Beacon Hill Park, at Wednesday's ceremony, Unit the Aldermen on the plat form were "a good looking bunch," especially the gentleman with the green feather in his hat. Thnt needless to say the prevailing colour in lhis lady's costume was PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Week Commencing August 9th Direct from Drury Lane, London, and Keith's Palace, New York, the French Piece de Resistance Henriette De Serrll and Her Company of 15—LIVING MODELS—15 From the Academy of Sculpture, Paris, and l'Ecole des Beaux- Arts, Brussels, reproducing the destroyed masterpieces of Louvaln and Bhelms and famous works of art from the Louvre ALEXAKDEB BBOTHEBS World's Greatest Ball Bouncers Arthur O.—BAY 6 KILDDPF—Sunny A Limp in the Law UNIVERSITY FOUS, A Bit of Harmony JOB BOBBBT8 Premier Baujolst THE AVSTBALIAN LEGITIMATE STABS Mr. Wilton Welch and Mile. Louise Oarbosse In Their Wedding Night THESE SHOWS DAILY—3. 7:30 AND 9:15 Matinees 16c. Evening: Orchestra and Balcony 25. Boxes 50 Orange. For $4.00 we will supply 500 envelopes addressed to the best Victoria homes, price includes good duality envelopes, 1,000 for $7.50. Newton Advertising Agency, Winch Building, Oity. NO INCREASE ON ACCOUNT OF WAR DOMINION HOTEL Yates Street, Victoria "THE HOUSE OF PLENTY" Citizens are invited to partake of our 50c Table d'Hote Meals Why undertake the worry of fussy servants or preparing meals during the hot weather when you can have a first-class meal for 60c at a first-class hotel? TRY OUR DINNERS White Chef in Charge of Cuisine Department Afternoon Tea Served, 2:30 to 5:30 Breakfast, 8:00-10:00 Lunch, 12:00-2:30 Dinner, 6:30-8:00 (Established 1892) VICTORIA PHOENIX BREWING CO., Limited 1921 GOVERNMENT STREET :: PHONE 436 VICTORIA, B. C. Our Phoenix Brand of Beers, including the well known BOHEMIAN BEER are the most appetizing of their kind. Our service enables us to distribute to all parts of the City at short notice. Brentwood Beach Hotel Vancouver Island's Luxurious Resort Within half an hour's run of Victoria by Motor or the Interurban Railway BATHING, BOATING, FISHING, SHOOTING, TENNIS Inclusive Kates from $3 a day American Phone at our expense No. 21L Special WeeK-End Kates H. Cancellor, Manager PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAHPS THAT STANDS, HANGS, CLAMPS OR STICKS ANY PLACE, AND AT ANY ANGLE COMPLETE, $3.00 CARTER & McKENZIE PRACTICAL ELECTRICIANS 911 GOVERNMENT ST. PHONES 2244 AND 7110 MUTRIE\S SHOE SALE Low Prices on High Grade Shoes See Windows for Prices MUTRIE & SON 1209 Douglas Street. Phone 2504. SOL DUC HOT SPRINGS HOTEL In the heart of the Olympics, offers unequalled attractions to the health and pleasure seeker. IN A CLASS BY ITSELF. A municipality in the wilds of the American Alps, this great resort, with every comfort and luxury, Cdlls appealingly to all in search of HEALTH AND RECREATION. AMUSEMENTS OF ALL SORTS PROVIDED FOR GUESTS MODERATE RATES: AMERICAN PLAN ONLY, $2.50 DAY UP Boats leave Victoria for Sol Due Daily except Sunday. For full information address the MANAGER SOL DUC, WASHINGTON DO YOU REALIZE ALL THAT LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONING MEANS? One hundred and eighty words per minute can be spoken over the telephone, speaking slowly and distinctly. It is the cheapest means of communication. U Your reply is received without waiting. No other means is faster. ]| The telephone is the only means of Long Distance verbal communication. It gives personal contact. What is more satisfactory ? B. C. TELEPHONE COMPANY, Limited Princess Theatre MISS VEEKA FELTON and The Allan Playtri Monday, August 9th "THE WESTERNER" A Comedy-Drama of Interest Prices: 15c, 25c, 35c Matinee 2:30 Saturdays Bargain Night Hondayi Certain 8:15. Phone 4625 Royal Victoria Theatre Continuous Performance Matinee, 2-5; Evening, 7-11 8 Reels of Picture Plays Feature Film "THE MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS" "THE ACCOMPLICE" Prices: Matinee, children, 6c; Adults, 10c; Evening, 10c, 16c Lemp's Beer Is made from pure malt and hops and is not charged with carhonic acid gas—as some beers are. Fully aged before bottling— it agrees with the most sensitive digestion. Taken with a meal, its light wholesomeness gives zest to appetite without leaving any unpleasant after effect. A veritable triumph of perfect ingredients and brewers' skill—it costs no more than inferior brands. At Club or Hotel insist upon LEMP'S BEER WHOLESALE AGENTS Pither & Leiser Limited VICTORIA VANCOUVER B. C. SEATTLE EUROPEANrtODtRWE MODERN-CONVENIENT ZZ50uT5iot Rooms-135 With Bath. HALL & WALKER Agents Wellington Colliery Company's Coal mi GOVERNMENT ST. PHONE Si SUTTON "THE BICYCLE REPAIR li/IAN" For reliable repairs and overhauling you can't do better TYRES & ACCESSORIES We specialize in Second- Hand Bicycles 746 YATES ST PHONE 862 The Oity Window Oleanors will Patronize "HIBBS", Trounce Al- call at any part of City. Phone ley, opposite Colonist Office. Best -1101L. F. Quaintance. Shoe Repairing in town. NEW METHOD LAUNDRY Limited "Quality Laundernri" 1016-1017 North Park Strut Phone 2300 Page Four THE WEEK Saturday, August 7 One of the anost interesting weddings of the season took place lust Saturday, "l.v Mist, at the Reformed Episcopal Church, when Cecilia, daughter of Dr. .1. I). Helmcken and Mrs. Helmcken, was united in marriage ilo Douglas Basliby, only sun of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzherbert Bullen. The hride looked very fair and lovely in a graceful gown of white satin veiled 'with tulle, and wreath of orange blossoms. She wore a. pearl pendant, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a bouquet of while rosebuds and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids, ithe Misses Edith and Ethel Helmcken were daintily attired in pretty girlish dresses of white net, with while chiffon hats trimmed with water lilies. Their bouquets were of pink rose buds. Little Miss Audrey Bnshby, as flower girl, wore ft Kate Grecnawriiy frock of white silk, unci a Dutch bonnet, carrying a basket of sweet peas. Lieutenant J, P. D. Peui- bertoii was best man. Owing to present conditions, by request of bolh families, the nuptials were celebrated very quietly, only a few intimate friends 'being present. The 'bridegroom holds the rank nf Captain in ithe 67th Battalion "Western Scots." A fashionable attendance is expected this afternoon at the Jubilee Hospital grounds for Hie Red Cross cricket match between Victoria and Vancouver. A comfortable marquee has been erected and table for tea B. Taube. Vancouver; Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery and child, Thos. Mac- Kay and J. Robinson. Strome, Alta.; B. Brinton, Vancouver. A most successful fete for the Red Cross Fund was held at Thetis Island last Saturday, in Mr. Burchete's grounds. The sum of $230 wns realized for the Fund. A concert was given in the out-door theatre, and various side shows were well patronized. The refreshment stalls, held by lhe I.O.D.E. were served by young ladies in the costiun of Red Cross Nurses. The other stall holders being clad as Great Britain and the Allies, Russian being particularly gorgeous. A large crow of people attended, some coming a great distance. Perfect weiith and a good band completed a most enjoyable fete. Hi and doctors, her capabilities being universally recognized. Jlr. and Mrs, \V. ,f. Roper have returned from Sol Hue where Mr. Roper's health was much benefitted. rlt Dr. JI. J. Keys lias been appointed assistant medical officer of the Provincial Royal Jubilee Hospital. He is a graduate of Jretlill University, and has had wide experience in London hospitals. Dr. Keys replaces Dr. Ai'iiott who has accepted the position of local medical superintendent of the B.C. Copp/;r Company at Greenwood. Jfr. and Jlrs. David Forbes and family have returned from a week in camp at Smuggler's Cove, Ten Mile Point. Jirs. Louie Bur.rell and her little daughter have returned from camp Military Riding Breeches Correct cutting and tailoring are essential to the perfection of military riding breeches, and our outstanding success in the production of them is a tribute to our ability as military tailors of long experience. Complete Military Outfits in Record Time LANGE & BROWN Late of London, England Naval, Military, Ladies' and Civil Tailors 100-105 STOBART-PEASE BLOCK Telephone 4830. 745 Yates Street The Westholme Grill Caters to most exacting patronage, and is a most delightful plaee to go, where you may enjoy a full course dinner or a light supper. Entire Change of Programme MISS ROSE LE BELLE "The Song Bird and Pianiste" MISS HOVLAND Character Song Added Attraction MISS COOK Ragtime Singing THE BRIGHT SPOT IN TOWN 1417 Government St. Phone 4544 BRENTWOOD HOTEL At the Columbia Theatre Next Week. may be reserved. Jlrs. F. B. Pem- bertoii has kindly undertaken charge, and a number of young ladies will wait upon the guests. * Visitors to Sid Due last week included a number of well known Victorians whose presence added greatly to the gaiety of this popular resort. Sirs. W. J. Roper got up a bal masque which was immensely enjoyed by everyone. Jlr. and Jlrs. Agnew, of Victoria, took the lirst prizes us "Martha Washington" and "Beau Brummie!," respectively, and Mrs. JIcAnally, of Cndboro Bay, was a great success in witch's costume with scarlet cloak and pointed hat, taking lirsl prize for (lie best sustained character. Jlrs. Bute-hart, of Tod Inlet, inaugurated a miost successful gymilianii, which included an amusing donkey race, and several ingenious features. m Last Monday evening members of tlie nursing staff about to leave for the front were entertained at tlie Nurse's Home by Dr. and Mrs. Ilasell and tlie nursing staff of tlie Jubilee Hospital. During the week the nurses have been entertained by a large number of friends. Major-General F. L. ■Lessard, C.B., lias spent several days in Victoria, being especially engaged iu inspecting the military units here. Jlr. and Jlrs. Herbert Drummond, of Vancouver, spent last week-end in Victoria. They are now registered at the Qnaliciiiiii Beach Inn. Jlrs. O'Neill Hayes is the guosl of Jlr. and Jlrs. Gilinnur in camp nl I p Cove. The appointment nf Miss Wilson, of Winnipeg, as betid of lhe nursing stag, No. 5 Division. B.C. Hospital, shortly leaving for llie front, is extremely popular wilh both nurses Among the registrations nt the Hotel Westholme this week are: S. at Brentwood and are staying at Ailsa, Mansions. A flannel dance wns held at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club last night. Lieutenant-Colonel Haggard and Jlrs. Haggard, of Cowichan Lake, are guests at the Empress Hotel. .Many friends will 'be interested to ■hear that Captain E. C. Musgrave and Lieutenant Andrew Mellin of Kitchener's second army, left for France on July 30hli. As a result of the fete held last week at the residence of Colonel and Jirs. Coy, the sum of $347.75 was netted in aid of the Blue Cross Fund for wounded horses. 5K C. R. V. Bagshiiiwe, son of Jlr. E. ('. Y. Bagshawe, left lust week for England to take up a commission in the Royal Field Artillery. Jfrs. George Simpson gave a successful fancy dress carnival and dance at the Gorge pavilion last Wednesday. -Hi Jlr. and Mrs. F. C. Belson will leave for England iu about three weeks. Jlr. Belson will take up his commission in the Imperial forces immediately on his arrival in the Old Country. Jlrs. Roehfort and Miss Cherry IWhl'ort, Kiinnymcdc Avenue, left for England last week. Hi Mrs. R. Diespeckcr left on the S.S. Niagara last Wednesday for Australia, from where she will proceed to join her husband in South Africa. Jlrs. Slreet anil the Jlisses Streei are visiting at Cowichan Lake. Mr. and Jfrs. Slater are lho gnosis of .Mrs. Greene at Cowichan. Among the recent visitors to the Brentwood Hotel are: Mrs. Edward- es, Mrs. Foster, Miss Rome, Mr. and Jlrs. William Agnew, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Troup, Mr. and Jlrs. Harry C. Briggs, Mrs. Huckell, Mr. A. M. Andrews, Jlr. A. S. Kendle, Mr. II. Amos, Mr. Jlax Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. C. Dougall, Jlrs. Billie Cameron, Mrs. Joe Gorman, Mr. M. Burnley Hull, Mrs. P. B. Scurrah, Jlr. nnd Mrs. D. Mrs. Eberts, Jlr. Hugh Davis, Mr. and Mrs. JL Le Page, Jlr. J. W. Dihvorth, Jfr. D. W. Davins, Mr. Wm. Looney. Mr. and Jlrs. Newborn, Mrs. Golbraith, Jlr. Berkmire. Mr. and Mrs. David Spencer, Jlr. J. W. Bond, Jlr. and Jlrs. J. Fletcher, Mr. A. C. Spurrier, Jlrs. J. Acworth Angus, Miss Duin- bleton. Mr. and Mrs. H. Despard Twigg, Mr. W. A. Gourlay, all of Victoria. Mrs. C. A. Huckle, Mr. V. E. Thicke, Mrs. C. Carter, Jfiss Hilda Carter. Mr. nnd Mrs. R. P. Winch, Jlr. J. N. Henderson and party, Jliss Jean Mollison, R. W. Gould, Miss E. Morgan, all of Vancouver. Mr. A. C. Rome, Nelson, B. C; Mrs. A. O. Wheeler, Sidney, B. C; Jlr. and Mrs. L. Adarason, Sidney, B. C; Mr. St. George Jellet, Edmonton, Alta.: Mrs. Wiuigh, Winnipeg; Mrs. Clements, Buffalo; Mrs. Bintly, Chicago; Mr. J. 11. Downey and party. Deep Bay; Mr. and Jirs. Jno. Gene, Baltimore, Md.J Jlr. N. G. Hibbisb, Seattle; Mr. Robert Mac- donftjd, Edmonton, Alta.; Jlr. and Jfrs. W. Thangeur, New York; Jlrs. C. W. Lonsdale, Shawnigan Lake; Mr. Wm. R. Stewart, Jfr. T. F. Stevens, Jlr. Madison Grant, Dr. and Jfrs. Fries, all of New York; Jfrs. Henry S. Jeanes and parly. Philadelphia. Madame (tiatts Suite 401-4 B. O. Perm. Bldg. Douglai St., "Victoria, B. O. Phone 1633 OUR WORKROOMS Will re-open after the summer vacation o n Monday AUGUST I6TH formed the nurses flint we would not proceed on part of the contract after having been led to prepare for the whole work. The up-shot wns thnt Ihey sent the entire order East. I state these facts because I believe that it is unfair that work for locnl units that can be done here should lie sent, Enst. I do not believe Hint this practice will bo popular iimong Victorians. LANGE & BROWN. LIVING BTATUABT AT PANTAGES FAIR PLAY Stobnrl-Pease Block, Victoria, B.C., July 13 Editor The AVeek, city. Sir,—Will you permit me to state briefly in your columns certain facts which seem, to me at least, to point to a wrong principle in the fulfilment of war controcts. A short time ago my linn was asked to tender for the supply of complete uniforms for the detachment of nurses shortly to leave for active service from this city. We secured the work and ordered the raw materials; incidentally the latter were very hard to secure nnd represented a very considerable outlay. As wo were about to proceed with the work it came to ns that the nurses had asked a locnl retail store to ascertain whether nr not they could get n part of the uniform in the East for less money. They received a quotation amounting to a few dollars less than wo had quoted. We thereupon stopped work and in- Wliat Is declared tn he tho best hill ever seen at Pantages Theatre Is due tu arrive on Monday, when Manager Klee will offer as a headline!' feature Heni-lette de Serrls and her company of professional models, who will reproduce some of the world's most famous masterpieces of statuary and painting In such a rarely arllstfc manner as to he dazzling:. They will Include "At The Winnlngr Post," "The Slave Market/' "The Angelus," "Spring," "The Regiment Is Passing," and " the Defence of the Flag." The patriotic numbers, tn particular, promise to be very popular. A novel instrumental act will he provided hy Weber's Juvenile Ranjophines. a company of young folks who are proficient in tlie playing of popular and classical selections. Arthur May and Sunny ivllduff will also be here with their funny skit, "Tlie Limb of the Law," while the University Four comprise a male quartette party. The Alexander Rrothers claim to be the world's greatest ball bouncers, while Welsh and f'arhasse wilt bring a pleasing comedy turn, Old-timers, who for many years found a cosy retreat at the Boomerang, are reminded that Mrs. Marr has opened the Brown Jug Cafe, and solicits the renewal of their patronage. Columbia Theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Thursday, Friday and Saturday Jesse L. Ziasky presents Daniel Frohman presents ISA CLAIBE MABY FICKFOBD In the merry romance in a drama of the North "THE WILD GOOSE CHASE" "KITTLE TAI" By Wm. C. De Mllle Mary Pickford's latest photoplay SPECIAL SELECTIONS BY THE COLUMBIA ORCHESTRA 10c ADMISSION 10c Continuous Performance from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. U.U.T. mm s, Liquor Co., Ctd. (Successor to West End Grocery Co. Liquor Department.) GIVE US A TRIAL SATISFACTION GUARANTEED NATIVE PORT WINE, per gallon $1.50 CALIFORNIA PORT WINE, per gallon $2.50 SPANISH PORT WINE, per gallon $3.50 VERY OLD SPECIAL PORT WINE, per gallon $4.00 CALIFORNIA SHERRY, per gallon $2.50 SPANISH SHERRY, per gallon $4.00 NOTE.—EXTRA WAR TAX OF 20c PER GALLON ON WINES ONLY ^ 1624 GOVERNMENT STREET ***£ The B.C. Funeral Co 734 Broughton St., Victoria, B. 0. Always open. Calls attended at any hour. Ohas. Hayward, Prtf, F. Ouelton, Manager, Reginald Hayward, Sicy-Tnu. Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway BOUND TRIP BATES FROM VICTORIA, B. C, TO VANCOUVER ISLAND SUMMER BESOBTS Good for 30 days Shftwnlgan Lnke, (1.66. Cameron Lnke, $6.45. Lake Cowichan, $3.60. Qualicum Beach, $6.15 For Coldstream, Shawnigan, Cowkhan, Cohble Hill, Duncans, Che- malnus, Ladysmith, Nanaimo and all Intermediate points leave Victoria dally at !i a.m. and 3:30 p.m. For Luke Cowichan leaves Victoria li a.m. Wednesday and Saturdays, returning same day. For Cameron Lake, Port Alberni and all way points, leaves Victoria » a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, returning Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, For Qualicum Beach, I'nion Bay, Courteney and intermediate points leiives Victoria !i a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, returning Wed- nesday and Friday. For other rates and full particulars apply to C. F. R, Offices, 1102 Government Slreet. Phones J 74 and 1504, L. D. CKETHAM, District Passenger Agent, QUALITY FIRST THE CODFISH AND THE HEN ^~' -^ "The codfish lays a million eggs, f ^S^kv \ While the helpful hen lays one; I W ^ | But the codfish does not cackle I m_*^V I To inform us what she's done. \ ^SSPBJ And so we scorn the codfish coy, \~ *mf But the helpful hen we prize: Which indicates to thoughtful minds, It pays to advertise." The above is the reason for our telling you we hnve for sale the following things: Bedding Plants, Reck Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Etc. Best Selected English Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Tomatoes, Flower Pots, Cut Flowers, Plants, Ferns, Wreaths, Etc. Greenhouses: Lake Hill, Quadra Street Store, 612 Fort Street, Victoria QUADRA GREENHOUSE CO., LTD. R Hall, Manager. Travelling Suits for Ladies and Gents FOR LADIES AND GENTS All English Goods $15.00 We Guarantee Fit "Ohio" Suits for Girls at Only $12.00 CHARLIE HOPE 1434 Government Street Phone 2689 Victoria, B, 0. Qualicum Hotel and Golf Links GOLF, TENNIS, MOTORING, BATHING, BOATING, AND FISHING The Hotel, situated on the main Island Highway, 100 miles from Victoria; absolutely modern and up-to-date in every respeqt; cuisine, service and appointments unapproachable. Electric light, water (hot and cold) in all bedrooms. Perfect bathing beach—three miles of silver sands. Trains leave 9 a.m., Victoria ,Tues., Thurs. and Sat for Qualicum Beach; Mon., Wed. and Fri. for Parksville. Round trip fare, $6.15. For further information and terms, apply to QUALICUM BEACH HOTEL - VANCOUVER ISLAND Don't fail to visit the Westholme Grill. Splendid cuisine. Best of entertainment. lORPE'S old Engl GINGER BEER SOAP, Etc. W. J. PEKDRAY & SONS, Ltd. Phone 773. Laurel Point. When you want reliable Shoe Repairing in a hurry, go to HIBBS. Trounce Alley, opposite Colonist Office. SUBSCRIBE TO THE VICTORIA PATRIOTIC AID FUND Winch Building Victoria, B. C.
Publisher changes in chronological order: publisher not identified (1904-1906) ; The Week Publishing Co., Ltd. Offices (1906-1907) ; �The Week� Publishing Company, Limited (1907-1918) ; publisher not identified (1918-1920)
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