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TheWeek A British Columbia Newspaper and Review The Official Organ of the Victoria Real Estate Exchange and of the Royal Victoria Yacht eiub Vol. XIV, No. 18—15th Year Victoria, B.C., Canada, October 14, 1916 5c a copy $2.00 a year 1 Vale WHEN the Duke of Connaught came to Canada as Governor General some Canadian papers expressed the opinion that Canada would not know whnt to do with a "real live Prince," lie would be out of place in a democratic country. He has been here upwards of five years, and such fears as were then expressed have long ago been dissipated. In spite of his royal birth, or shall we say because of it, he quickly became the most popular man in the Dominion, easily the most influential, the most trusted, and the best beloved. Nor is there any wonder at this, even in a democratic country, for the Duke is a remarkable illustration of a democratic aristocrat. His frankness, simplicity of manners, geniality, and sound common-sense have endeared him to the "common people" and made them feel that in sympathy and aspiration he is one of themselves. He has at the same time maintained the dignity of the Throne which he has represented so well. Nothing could better illustrate the true character of the Duke of Connaught thnn the inspiring farewell message which he delivered at Ottawa on Saturday last. It breathed the very air of regal sym- plicity, loyal solicitude, and democratic freedom. No finer epitome of the influence and effect of the War has been written, nor has there been a more prescient nnd sagacious outlook on the many difficult problems with which Canada will have to grapple after tho War. The most significant paragraph of the address is that in which the august speaker appealed to his hearers to "sink politics and think only of the welfare and future prospects of this great Dominion." The Week will be greatly surprised if this noble sentiment does not find nn echo in thousands of hearts. The homely invitation expressed in such homely language, "If you come to Eng- ■^Wid I hope you will come and see me, rest assured that I shnll always be ready to extend the right hand of fellowship and friendship" is one whicli will never he forgotten, and which only tends to emphasize the widespread regret of Canadians at the withdrawal from their midst of so fine a man and so noble a gentleman. Not Too Proud To Fight THE sensation of the week has been the exploit off the American Coast. We are only just beginning to learn the truth. The American papers tried their best to exaggerate every aspect of the occurrence. They had nine boats sunk, including the "Kingston." The "Kingston" was not at the time within two thousand miles. It is now safe in port nnd the number of vessels sunk is reduced to five. So much for the reliability of the Associated Press, which is only a degree less unreliable than the International News Service. As to the incident itself much might bo snid, indeed much has been snid, but it can till he summed up in a nutshell. Germany has made another theatrical display, for effect. There are a hundred reasons why it is impossible to continue submarine activity on the American Const. Most of them have already been pointed out by the daily papers. The necessity for a naval base, for the replenishment of supplies, for the resting of the crew, to say nothing of the difficulty in eluding the activities of the British Navy have all teen canvassed. But the outstanding reason is that it would practically amount to a blockade of American ports, and ns this would disorganize American trade and seriously curtail American profits, there is not the slightest danger that it will be allowed to occur. America may be too proud to fight for the protection of the lives of her citizens, but America ns represented by President Wilson, will never be too proud to fight in some way or other for the protection of American dollars. British Sailors' Relief Fund TIIE WEEK calls attention to the Exhibition of original work, consisting of paintings, drawings, designs, architectural and otherwise, to be given by the Islnnd Arts and Crafts Club in tbe Union Bank Building, View Street, on Tuesday, October 21th, to Saturday, October 28th. In order to assist Exhibitors, the Club will undertake to unpack and repack nil goods delivered, freight paid, to Union Bank Building, nnd addressed to the Hon. Secretary of thc Province. In response to nn urgent nppenl from the Executive of the British Sailors' Relief Fund, for which 11 .Ti. 11. The Duke of Connaught null Sir Robert Borden are sponsors, the Committee bus decided to hnnd over one-half Ihe net proceeds of the Exhibition to the British Sailors' Relief Fund. There is n speeinl fenttire of the Exhibition, viz: Thnt Members of the Club and others nre invited to donnte works of art nnd handicraft, new or old (not necessarily the work of the donor) to be exhibited in n speeinl room nnd sold for the benefit of this fund. All such donations must be plainly marked with the words "Sailors' Belief Fund." Tbe Week bespeaks widespread public interest, in this important function, rendered unusually deserving of support because of its association with tbe Sailors' Relief Fund. The Public Market THE WEEK is specially gratified to find thnt from time to time enlargements nnd improvements nre mnde in the Public Market. Ft wns tbe first paper to advocate the revival of nn old institution, nnd hns nlwnys believed that by joint effort it could bo mnde n success. The experience of the lnst yenr hns more thnn justified this opinion. Tho Victoria Public Market is today nn institution which hns justified its existence. Tts mnin object was to j develop the snle of local produce, nnd in effecting this it wns naturally tended to increase loenl production. Nowhere in Cnnndn can n better class of gnrden nnd field produce bo found. Tndeed nil the products of the fnrm nro here of tbe best quality nnd the greatest variety. The Market hns filled a public want, but it hns done more; it hns educated Victorin women to do their own buying. The Infest yfcmnnrl is for n greater public market, nnd an addition hns been made to the City By-Laws to enable this to be brought about. If the same hearty co-operation between the public and the stallholders which has prevailed in the past continues, it will soon become necessary to consider the question of n new site and an up-to-date market building. Tliere can be no better time than the present to begin to shape for this, for whatever additions may be made to the present building, it can never be anything but a makeshift. The necessity for something modern becomes more insistent every week, and has been emphasized by the splendid exhibition of Home Products recently held in the Hudsons Bay Building. Editorial Notes Readers of The Week will remember what a hard fight this paper put up last Fall for a Government Aviation School in Canada. In consequence of the activity of the Victoria Aero Club a Government representative visited the City and inspected n number of sites in the vicinity. This officer who was a member of the R.F.C. was greatly impressed with the climatic advantages of the district for aviation purposes, and strongly advised the establishment of a school here. In spite, however, of his recommendations, backed up by the representations of the Local Committee, the Minister of Militia could not see his way to take any action. The objection was that it was opposed to the policy of the Department. It is now doubly gratifying to find that circumstances have forced the Department to reconsider this decision and that an Aviation School and a factory for manufacturing aeroplanes is to be established in Canada under the supervision of the Imperial Munitions Board, competent instructors being provided by the Imperial Government. It will now become the duty of the Victoria Aero Club once more to urge upon the Government the claims of this section of the country. One of the most interesting functions of the week litis been the Annual Conference of the Women's Institutes. No one could read the press reports of the proceedings without realizing what a splendid work is being done. The range of subjects covered must be a surprise to the layman, indeed it is almost permissible to doubt whether it is possible to undertake so much without a tendency to diffuseness. However every topic discussed was important and had a direct bearing either on production or on the health and well-being of the population. The special attention given to the problems of child life is especially gratifying and undoubtedly sounds a not:! whicli will become increasingly insistent in the future. While we do not want to make our children mollycoddles, it is becoming increasingly necessary to surround them with safeguards'which were not demanded by the conditions of life prevailing when we were children. The Women's Institutes are doing a good work by arousing public interest in this subject. Threo years ago the Nnval Volunteer Movement in Victoria hnd to fight hard for its existence in consequence of the disaffection or indifference of high officials who should hnve welcomed and encouraged it. But a Nemesis has overtaken the officials who were so purblind as not to realize the importance of the movement. Those who stood by it have the satisfaction of knowing that they did n good work and tlieir vindication is to be found in the fact that the Hon. Rupert Guinness is now in Canada for the purpose of recruiting two thousand men for the British Nnvy. He hns appointed nn officer to take charge of the work in British Columbia. If the Naval Volunteer movement had been properly handled by tbe authorities, recruiting would be a very short work; ns it is the popularity of the Service will undoubtedly ennble the officer to secure the number of men required in u very short time. The subject of Wnr profits is arousing n good deal of discussion in Canada, It has been solved in England by the drastic measures recommended by the Chancellor of tho Exchequer, backed up by n united Cabinet, and will hnve to be solved in n similar liiniiiier. if il ever is solved, in Cnnndn. 11 is nothing short of n public scnndnl that hundreds of manufacturers in the East should bo allowed to gel away with millions of money representing the prolit on munitions of War. Some firms with which the mosl prominent men in Cini- ndinn public life are associated hnve hnd the brazen effrontery to iiltrnel subscribers tsi their share stock, already heavily watered, by promises of five hundred per cent profit. The view of The Work is that nil this profit, except n rensonnble percentage, belongs to the people out of whose extremity lhe profits have been realized. Tt should be a very easy matter to fix that percentage and the bnlnnco should go tn lighten the burden of the Wnr. Sir Thomas White has shown himself to be in ninny respects an nble financier, but be will not satisfy the Canadian public until he deals in nil effective manner with the subject of Wnr profits. Mr. Justice Hnggnrt hns decided thnt Mr. Justice Gnlt, silting as Commissioner, exceeded his powers when he committed the Winnipeg newspaper men fo jnil for contempt of Court. There is little doubt thnt. this decision is legally correct, nnd thnt Mr. Justice Gnlt mnde the mistake of supposing that he carried into the Court of the Commissioner the snme judicial authority as he possessed on the Bench. If be had been a layman, he would not hnve entertained any such idea, and since, ns a Commissioner, he was no more thnn n layman, he had no right to assume quasi judicial functions, On the other hand, it must be admitted that unless there is some menus of compelling witnesses to give evidence nnd to respect n Commissioner's Court, the whole system must fall to the ground, nnd certainly common-sense would dictnte thnt it wns just ns improper to reflect upon the conduct, of n Commissioner who is pursuing n public investigation, ns to reflect on the conduct of n Judge, or on the merits of an action while it is "sub-judice." The happenings at Winnipeg will call attention to the importance of revising ths powers of a Royal Commission. They will also compel full consideration of the question as to whether it is desirable in the public interest to tnke judges from their judicial duties to investigate matters which are mainly political and which rarely or never produce a satisfactory result. Considerable excitement has been aroused by the action of the Canadian Minister of Militia in adopting the policy of segregation in England for wounded Canadian Soldiers. The most important comment called forth by this ill-advised policy is contained in a letter written by Lady Druminond to the London Times. No one is more competent to express an opinion, and no one's opinion is of higher value, iot Lady Drummond is a woman of most exceptional ability, of wide experience and of high personal character. She puts her finger on the weak spot in the policy when she says that it tends towards separateness and selfishness, and well expresses the issue in the sentence, "Shall we blend, or shall we divide ?" It is difficult to speak with restraint on an action, the ineptitude of which has not been equalled in any of the eggregious blunders committed by the Minister of Militia. He may have the support of his own official appointees in England, as might be expected, but there will not be one acquiescent voice from those who retain any independence of thought or judgment, and there should be a very widespread demand that Canada should not be further humiliated by such exhibitions of Little Pedlington polities. Lnst week The Week drew attention to the wholesale robbery of Government Stores which has been going on at Sidney for some time nnd urged that immediate action should be taken by the authorities. It wns aware that a Court Martial had been held and that the Sergeant had been acquitted of the charge of supplying stolen goods to a "fence" but it also knew that the goods had been stolen, had been supplied, and had been resold. On Wednesday last a Sidney tailor was fined $50 or two months imprisonment for being in possession of a pair of breeches, the property of His Majesty. The most skilful defence failed to break down the charge, and the only regret The Week has is that any man found guilty at this time of such a despicable charge should have been allowed the option of paying a fine. The seriousness of the situation was increased by the fact that there is only too much reason to believe that the offence is a common one. There is therefore all the more reason why nn example should have been made of the offender. There will be very widespread concurrence with the criticism thnt General Lessnrd has not been treated properly or even decently by the Canadian Department of ililitia. It is not to depreciate the splendid services of many Canadian Officers to say that by training, experience, nnd aptitude he is the ablest of our soldiers. Vet he hns been messed nbout in minor positions nnd literally driven from pillar to post, without once having an opportunity to serve the country and the Empire in a capacity for which he is eminently adapted. The wonder is that he hns put up with this for two yenrs, nud the shame is thnt, like many other brave nnd cnpnble men, he has had to lenve the Canadian Forces and join the lmperinl in order to find a suitable opening for his abilities, On the heels of this information we nlso lenrn thnt Genernl Alderson finds himself in n similar position. No doubt the Government knows its own business best, but the people of Cnnndn do not forget incidents like these, and will be apt lo remember them nt nn inconvenient lime. A Toronto clergyman has publicly thanked God for the Wnr, beenuse of the influence it hns had in bringing nbout Prohibition throughout Canada, In commenting on this, the Victorin Times suggests "Even pulpiteers of Toronto should weigh their words." The Week ventures to suggest that tbey should restrain their im- pntienee until the votes are counted, otherwise they may he placed under flic painful necessity of having to enl their words. No doubt readers of The Week will have noticed that one by one its competitors have "faded away," and at the moment it is the only weekly review and journal of comment published in the Province. The latest to succomb is J. P.'s Weekly, which in relinquishing the fight, points out that the main reason for doing so is the constantly increasing cost of paper. The Week has had a struggle to continue publication on a class of paper suitable for its contents, and has so far been successful. It made a lapse last week and tried one issue on the "news print" which is the only alternative, but the result was so disastrous that it has reverted to the original "stock" and with the assistance of its subscribers, hopes to be able to continue. It may not be generally known that the market price of this stock today is at least double what it was when the War broke out. and under these circumstances The Week makes a special appeal to those of its subscribers who have not paid up for the present year to do so as early as convenient. It has no complaint to make, for on the whole subscriptions have come in very well, but every dollar counts, and the current issue is brought out at a substantial increase in cost.. Will those who approve of the paper and its policy, especially on National and Imperial affairs, kindly respond to this intimation and help to ease the burdens which have been so greatly increased by War conditions. At& 044U t^y^Z/^- Page Two THE WEEK Saturday, October 14 "I will rend her letter. It arrived this morning by the tirst pnst. She lias asked ine to be one of her bridesmaids." "Anil are you Rising to, Myra?" "Yes, certainly. Listen: 'Hotel Washington, Seattle, " 'October 3rd, 1111 ti. 'My Dearest Myra: Vein will be interested to know that wc bave decided un the day—the day. ft is to be on the 20th, so that you see we have just over three weeks in whicli to get ready. The invitations will be issued tomorrow, which will give everybody plenty of time. 'And now, Myra, I want you to be one of tlie bridesmaids. Mother nud I hnve decided that there should be two, so two there will be. You, Myra, must come lirst in my thoughts as yon are my closest friend and of course you are bound to accept. 'You know it will take some time to decide as to what you are to wear, so we must get together at once. I am going to ask Marjory Bingham to be the other. She's quite a special pal, so if yon can come to the boudoir on Wednesday we will have a little chat. 'Tomorrow we return by Ihe Princess Victoria, and then I must settle down to business for tliere is lots to do. 'The Captain has sailing orders and expects to leave on the fifth (may the Censor forgive me!) so you see we shall not bave long together. At Christmas I hope to go to dear old London nnd see if I cannot do my •'bit" too, while Dick is in the trenches. Well, don't forget Wednesday, dear, nnd give my love to your mater in tlie meantime. 'Yours very affectionately, 'SYLVIA.' "Well, you will make a charming bridesmaid, Myra, and I quite esivy you. But, ns I shall be going, I suppose I shall be able to criticize ;.<m if you don't comport yourself properly! Good-bye, dear, and 'phone mo on Wednesday evening and tell me what's new." "Very well, good-bye." * "No, Myra, I'm not at nll excited, really. I am ns collected as can be. But now that we have decided on your dress and criticized everything let's talk of something else." "There's nothing else to talk about." "Oh, yes indeed! I must decide on the presents. You can help me, you know. There are so many things I might give, but I must give the thing." "I know what to do. Make the Captain choose his own." "That's hardly original because Dick insists that I choose mine nnd really I don't know what to choose. Jewellery I'm sick of, silver I've got heaps of." "Well, how about a piano or furniture of some sort?" "No, that won't do, I want something to wear—so would yen too, if you were in my position!" "Well, if yon don't waul jewellery 1 don't sec any choice." "No, it's most perplexing. But I must decide soon, Dick is so impatient." "Leave it to me dear und I'll Hnd a solution before tomorrow. See? Tn Ibe meantime don't forget that yon bave only three weeks mure as Sylvia Clayton!" "Qtiitie right, my dear, but not much ferreting required. Cso to 0'Council's!" "O'Connell's?" "Yes. You know their place. They've got a ripping display—new shipments have been arriving during the last two weeks. Mr. 0'Council is really an expert you know—I mean u really practical man. Got his experience in one ol: tbe largest furriers' establishments in the East— Toronto 1 think. Yes, 1 remember now. He was malinger fur Sellers- dough—you know Sellers-Cough— everyone does." "Ob, yes, rather." "Well, Mr. O'Connell tub! me last wee!,' thai he is their side agent here, lie showed in,' some perfectly lovely furs, my dear—really exquisite. Beautiful Parisian Lamb, Mink. Ermine, Black Pox." "Excellent. Then Enrs il shnll be. Thank you so much. Myra. You're a real deal'." "Good morning. Sylvia. How about tbe furs?" "We bought them yesterday—a beautiful set of Block Fox. It was no easy matter tu chouse—tliere was such an excellent selection. We saw some lovely Ermine, sume magnificent Alaska Seal Coals. Hudson Seal Coats and Electric Seal. Really, I have rarely seen a better display. I chose n most scrumptious muff and stole. Wail until you see them, Myra —they will certainly make your mouth water. "And Mr. O'Connell took ever so much trouble. What lie doesn't know about furs is not worth knowing. His prices are most moderate. Dick is delighted. Thank you so much for your advice." "Not at all. How lucky you are Now at least you will hove something worth while to 'remember' hubby by." "Central, give me 418 please. Hullo, Svlvia. I've got it." "Well, what is it?" "Something that will be more than useful." "Something thnt I can wear?" "Yes, rather, and wear for several months—just thc thing for autumn and winter." "Tell me what it is." "No, guess!" "Oh, I can't. Give it up." "Well. Sylvia. I suggest furs—just tho thing." "Oh! Splendid. Al." "I thought flint would appeal to you." "Yes, rather, nothing would please me more—the very thing. November will soon he hero nnd the cold rainy weather. That's excellent. Myra, you're a clever girl. I'll tell Dick at once nnd he can ferret out someone thnt can be relied ou." Correspondence Decadent Cinema Shows The Editor, The Week. Dear Sir: I should like to express my appreciation of the remarks made editorially by you in a recent issue of your valuable paper on tbe subject of the Cinema nnd I am sure that you have the sympathies of all the citizens of Victoria who recognize the ever-increasing luirnifulness of the class of motion-pictures to which you refer. This all too common type of cinema play is eating its way with insidious wile into the heart of our life under the gaudy guise of amusement, heralded by attractive posters and cleverly constructed writeups, The danger to the community is the greater because it strikes at the very foundations of our home life by reason of its potent influence on our children. Everyone knows that Ibe mind of the boy or girl is at its most receptive stage at tlie age at which attendance at these moving picture shows is countenanced by the parents and ideas formed at that time constitute for the most part the basis of the permanent mental fabric. is it nut worth while then for the community ns a ■whole to wage a great tight against this menace and to nip it in the bud while it is possible to do so? The argument thnt the public should be educated to right the matter by refusing to witness degrading shows is sound enough in its wny, but in the first place, public education along any line is an exceedingly lengthy process and, secondly, it is only about one in a hundred of tbe habitual patrons of cinema shows who will take sufficient interest in the mutter of remedial measures by withdrawing bis patronage. Thc remedy obviously lies with the Government nf tlie Province nnd there is uo doubt lhat if the subject is sullicieully brought into the spot- ligbt by energetic agitation a firmer band will be exercised and lhc Censor's duties will be made more plain to him. I hope, Sir. that you will see your way to conduct a campaign of agitation nnd Hint ns a result Victoria will be widely known not only for its wonderful natural beauty and climate, but also for its determination to thwart Ibe designs of millionaire lilm-prnilueers wlinse snle object is to enrich themselves nt Ibe expense of lhe public morals. There nre any amount of good, wholesome screen plays to be had and it is only a matter of discrimination in the censorship. Some weeks ago I wrote a letter to the Editor of one of our local newspapers on this same subject and have just received, from n point as far away as St. Paul. Minnesota, an appreciative communication from the Secretary of nn organization in that city formed tn combat this very evil in the United States. H. ,T. DAVTS. From the Front 178 Company, li. E. B. E. F„ France. September 25th, 1910 Dearest Mother and Dad: I bave really not bad an instant to spate since I came out. It may be hard for you to believe it, but I have just conic buck from a four days' spell in tbe line. During that time I have not had my boots off nnd have had practically no sleep. As long as we are pushing the Bosche back tliere is nu resi for anybody. It is nstnnish- ing how used one gets to extreme hardship. It all comes ns a matter ul' course. Nobody grumbles. Nobody complains. We all know lhat the Bosche is far worse oil than we are. His casualties must have been three times as heavy as ours. One road 1 passed over lhc other day bad them in heaps piled four anil live deep. You remember at one time I could nol bear tiie sight of a cut Huge:'.' Well you would not know me new. :il lcnsl you would not have yesterday when I came bnck. I have captured most of a Hun olliccr's kit ami he. nl any rate, won't bother anyone again. 1 never would bave believed human beings could become such animals living in holes in the mud. or n shell hole. The most astonishing fnct of all is Hint we don't lake the slightest notice of any of it and might have been nt it all our lives. Personally, I am getting fat and healthy on it. nnd once buck here in billets far away from the "Hell" in front, life is not so bad after all. We have a lovely mess here. AH the fellows are pals and lhe 0. C. is just one of us. Don't be downhearted. There is something great and good behind all this carnage and it is here that one sees through it all. The common level to which we are all reduced and the sacrifices men are ranking for one another is in one common couse—the preservation nf our honour, which is the greatest thing of all. From your loving son, braled candy, and to Messrs. Kelly, Douglas, David Spencer, Clays and Wiper, for their generous rebate on candies purchased by the committee. New Millinery VELOUR HATS COLOURED FELTS Velvet Hats in All New Designs We cordially invite your inspection. Shipment of D and A Corsets, Heavy Wollen Gloves, Raincoa's and Rain- cj^ps for Children. SEABR00K YOUNG 623-5 Johnson Street Phone 4740 NEW METHOD LAUNDRY LIMITED "QUALITY LAUNDERERS" 1015-1017 North Park Street Phone 2300. -AND B-OXSTBY ACT From the Front London. Oct. 9, 1910 My Dear Father: Letters don't seem to come from your part of the world very often, but as I thought you might see my name in the Casualty list as wounded (it appeared this morning), I thought I would drop you a line in case yon might think of worrying. I am just out of hospital and have been given two months sick leave. I got pretty badly- blown up by a shell at "Delville Wood," but nothing broken, and a bullet wound iu the leg. You probably will not have seen that I was gazetted into the 1st Line Regular Batt., 1st North Staffs. We are staying at Clirisfehurcli in Hants for a few weeks nud 1 am beginning to feel quite lit again. There seems no news tn tell you. I have hnd ten months actually at the front and like almost everyone else am about "fed up." It is impossible for me to begin to describe what a "Hell" the Somme Front is. I think the thing that strikes one most is the wonderful pluck and adaptability of our men, they are marvels. Our weak spot is with the officers. They can't.possibly, iu the time, get the training necessary to lead men under present War conditions. There are so many things an officer has to be these dnys. Your loving son, IN THE MATTER of an application (or a fressh Certificate of Title to Section 7 Goldsti'eam District: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of my Intention at the expiration of one ealenilai' month from the first publication hereof to Issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lteu of the Certificate of Title Issued to National Electric Tramway and Lighting Company on the 12th day of June. 1891, and Numbered 11450 A, which has been lost. DATED at the Land Registry Office, Victoria, B. C tills 20th day of September, llllfi. E. S. STOKES. Deputy Registrar General of Titles. Sept. 23. Oct. 21. SYNOPSIS Of OOAL MUTING BEOU- LATIONS The Ladies' Guild, Connaught Seamen's Institute, are most grateful to the Victoria public for their generous response to the r nppenl for funds ou Flag Day, last Friday. The total results of which amounted to $1,- 107.43; expenses. $124.55; balance, .fl.W2.9ll. Of this a goodly sura wus collected by several little dogs— "Snoozeliini," owned by Mrs. Troup, brought in $40.20, and "Peter." lhe well-known patriotic bull-terrier belonging lo Mrs. Diicc. with bis charming little attendant, Miss Evelyn Islington, added to the funds to the extent of .$39.00. Coal mining rights of the Dominion ln 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 b ythe applicant in person to the Agent or Sub Agent of the District In which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyer territory the land must be described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of S5. which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of 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 thereon. 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 bo permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the i-ate of $10.00 an acer. For full Information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY. Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.—Unauthorized publication of thla advertisement will not bo paid for. march 22. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS The members of the "Girls' Candy Committee" of the Field Comforts, I.O.D.E., wish to thank all those who so generously responded to their appeal for candy for "our boys nt the front." No less than three thousand nnd sixty pounds, packed in individual tins, were shipped lnst week to Miss "Captain" Plummer, who undertakes to ensure that each soldier receives a Christmas box of cheer. Miss E. May, Woodlands, Cowichan, was successful in collecting a large case of candy which wns despatched w'th tbis shipment. Others to whom nre extended most hearty thanks are the following: The "Sister Susie Club," Mrs. Campbell Club, the Girls' Central School, Ibe Model, Moss St. Norlb Ward, St. Margarets. St. Georges School and from thc collegiate, a handsome donation; to Stevenson's for a gift of their eele- The Management of the "Week" wishes to direct the attention of subscribers to the fact that some unauthorized person is endeavouring to collect subscriptions to the "Week." SUBSCRIBERS and others are WARNED against paying any money to anyone who cannot produce evidence of his bona fides, i. e., a letter signed by the manager of the "Week" Publishing Company, authorizing him to receive money. Subscriptions should be sent direct to the office of this newspaper when an official receipt will be issued. Patronize "HIBBS", Trounce Alley, opposite Colonist Office. Best Shoe Repairing i» town. When to- want rtliabli She* Rt- pairing ln a harry, g* tt HIBBS. Tronnct Allay, opaoirt* Oalonift BRITISH COLUMBIA ACADEMY of MUSIC R. THOS. STEELE, Principal. Competent staff of teachers in the following departments: Voice, Piano, Violin, Cello, French, Italian and Dancing. The following have been added to the staff: Prof. Gregor Cherniavsky Violinist Miss Maude Scruby rjen0 Mr. J. D. A. Tripp IZZZpianist PHONE 2647 PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Week Commencing October 16th RENNEE FAMILY Through Five Countries in Twenty Minnies NEAL ABEL The Man With the Mubile Face REGGIANI _ VOGLIOTTI In Selections From Grand Opera WARD & FAY Sense and Nonsense HUBERT LLOYD Presenting "Peaches in Pawn" "Tbe Squirrel's Best Friend" THBEE SHOWS DAILY—3, 7 AND 9 Matinees ISO. Evening: Orchestra and Balcony 25c. Boxes 50c. MILITARY TAILORING As the first Military Tailor in Victoria I am in the position of having had a good deal of experience. Officers are assured of entire satisfaction. H. H. BROWN Merchant and Military Tailor 1025 Douglas Street. Campbell Block (ground floor), TELEPHONE 1817 3 Demand Phoenix Beer Two Quarts for 25c. For Sale Everywhere Brentwood Beach Hotel MOST ATTRACTIVE SUMMER RESORT ON VANOOUVER ISLAND Ten Miles by the B. 0. Electric. 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Our methods of scientific treatment of the dead are the very latest and all our work is guaranteed. Phone: 2235, 2236, 2237, 2238 Chas. Hayward, President Reginald Heyward, Secretary Frederick Oaaelton, Manager, Saturday, October 14 THE WJBEK At Tne Street Corner BV THE LOUNGER Tag Buy hns become a British lu- nnd the School Trustees to whom an stitnlion, but there is ti wide differ- "PPeal wns mnde seem determined , , .,,„ ,„„„„„„ ;„ ,..|,:„i, is Hull the ventilating apparatus should euce between tbe manner in wlncli H • ' ' . „,, „ , . bave a chance. Whv mslf II is is regarded in the Old County and in ^^ ^^ ^ ^^ some parts of Canada, notably "\ ie- |.nu,VSi c,osliy g() eVe)J ;f (||e _,;„_ toria. I am able to speak with author- flows have to be nailed down lo give ity on tbis point, because I bave the the air-pumping machine a chance, evidence of eye witnesses in London il ■will hnve ils chance. It is evident and of my own observation in Yic- (bat the teachers mnde a great mis- toi'ia. In England every lady take when tbey imparled too much "tags," from princesses down. Tbey scientific knowledge to their scholars. all consider it a privilege and nn Ii may be too early to decide whether honour, and vie with each other to or not lhe School Trustees made a secure an opportunity to figure in Hie mistake when tbey spent mnny tbou- ranks of tbe "taggers." For some sands of dollars on ventilaliug' ap- inexplicable reason a section of young paratus which the scientific teachers ladies in Victoria have imbibed a have no desire to use. ,. wrong impression of this most honour.- 3; nble work. Tbey seem to think that Among tbe many interesting topics it is "infrn dig," and the amusing discussed in Ibe columns of lhe Daily part of it is that most of those who Press during Hie present week is thnt object cannot by any stretch of the of Thanksgiving Day. We are in- imaginalion be considered as "in So- formed that it is an American Insti- ciety." for Society is keen to do its tution, inaugurated in 1621 by Gov- shnre on all Tag Days, and if in tbis crnor Bradford of Massachusetts in democratic country it is permissible recognition of tbe first harvest gath- to speak of Hie "best families," cred by the Puritan Colonists. Tbis Lounger is prepared to guarantee rany be true ns far as America is that representatives of all of them concerned, and if Canada celebrates will be found cheerfully doing their tiie American Thanksgiving Day, duty every time a Tag Day is an- then in the two countries Hie eelebra- uonnced. The young ladies who bave tion lias a common origin. But if as not yet imbibed tbis fact should |],e sal,ie article snys, "Primarily study the question from tbe right Thanksgiving Day is intended as a view-point. Fur be it from me to recognition of the kindness of Provi- suggest nny but the loftiest motives, ,\eme in giving a harvest," it was an •••Even tagging calls for some measure English Institution long before the of self-denial and some personal in- Puritan Fathers sailed to the New ing, bookkeeping, olliee routine, commercial course, clerical course, telegraphy, and in fact every thug that the average person would expect an up-to-date scholastic Institute to tench, and a few other tilings besides. Individual tuition ^s a special feature iti the Sprott-Sliaw establishments und backward pupils are thus assured of being rapidly pushed forward. The night school is invaluable aud [t-1 does a great deal lo help those who, owing to circumstances, bave not been able to keep up with some of their more fortunate fellows. The "Week" can confidently recommend the Sprott-Shnw estab- ishinenl as being one of the very best mediums for obtaining a thorough commercial education. Mr. James 11. Beatty, Ibe energetic manager in Victoria, will be only too pleased to give details as to the various courses of instruction, tbe fees for which, by the wny, are exceedingly moderate. NATIVE DAUGHTER IS MARRIED IN ENGLAND Oapt. the Hon. Alexis Spencer and Kathleen Ellis, Daughter of Hon. Robert and Mrs. Beaven, Wedded Recently Capt. lhe Hon Alexis Spencer and Kathleen Ellis, daughter of tho Hon. Robert Beaven and Mrs. Beaven, of Victoria, were married recently at Whitchurch, London, England. Tbe ceremony was conducted quietly owing to the war, only relatives and intimate friends attending. Viscountess Churchill, mother of the bridegroom, gave the bride away, and Capt. Spencer returned to tbe front almost immediately. Capt. Spencer, who holds a command in the King's Own Scottish Borderers, has had a brilliant career since tbe outbreak of the war. Having been one of tbe first to offer his services to his country lie has been in practically all the fighting on the Continent iu which the British forces bave taken part, spending some of the winter months in the foremost trenches. He has been on General Hummer's staff, bus held two import- convenience. It; is a noble and praise- World. The English Harvest Festi- , ... . ,. T„(ol,;„0„„„ ,,t worthy work, and as it is the means v», is the „m lls Harvest Thanks- «' P081*1™3 " the In ?' =™ ° " of raising large sums of money for -j-j--, ,,,„, |t wouW be interesting to "», ■nd.h» b™ mentioned in dis- the boys who arc lighting for tbe know ,vhv lnat fact, which involves Pntches ro1' W™W< girls, it is certainly not beneath the nn historic record, running at least (iSignitv of any girl, even a princess, (-,„ centuries before Thanksgiving ■ - - . , „ Ai„v„„j,.n to "tag." It is a thousand pities Dnv was kn0,vn in America, has been ™''ll> »s.we11,^ *? QTl ".l* Hint the hard-working ladies who or- \ost sight of, gnnize Tag Days should on every oc As a youth Cnpt. Spencer was a page for years to the late King Ed- casion experience difficulty in securing n sufficient number of young lady helpers. I am sure if it was looked at in the right light there would be no difficulty, Come, girls, think it over, and make up your minds to forget everything except Hie brave boys whom you nil love and tlieir needs, which you can help to OCn crtOKA&r. CANADIAN PATRIOTIC FUND The report of the Executive Com mittee of the Provincial Briineli of the sn|r Patriotic Fund He participated in the coronation ceremony in attendance on King Ed- wnrd nt Westminster Abbey. The Hon. Mrs. Alexis Spencer is a native daughter of Victoria, her parents, tbe Hon. Robert Beaven, former Premier of British Columbia, and Mrs. Beaven, residing here. The home of Cnpt. the Hon. Alexis Spenc- is nt Dunarach, Pitlochry, Perth- Scotland. A CHARMING RECITAL supply by joining the noble army of C»»f ■» ™™«<> Fund for the "taggers." Above all, do not for month of September shows that the a moment delude yourselves with the substantial sum of $47 318 has been 77 .. ,. idea that it is more respectable "not received. Of this. $34,431 comes from A hlShl.v discriminating audience to tag" than to "tag." This is no Provincial points and $12,887 from was present on Wednesday evening, time for self-consciousness, but for Victoria City. Tbe noticeable fea- September 27th, on the occasion of self-sacrifice, aud the little sacrifice ture. and one which has not previous- Hie joint recital given by Professor which "tugging" demands of you is ly been commented on, is the fact Cfregar Cberniavsky, Mrs. Macdonald a trifle compared with tbe great sac- that all industrial centres are large Fahey and Mr. J. D. A. Tripp, all rilice which the boys are making for contributors. Tbis is as it should be, members of tbe faculty of the British vou, but tbe circumstance furnishes food Columbia Academy of Mus'e. * for reflection nnd supplies another Mr. Tripp, who opened Hie recital 1 hnve been not a little interested evidence of tbe urgent necessity for with a pianoforte solo, "Toccatta and ill rending the paragraphs in the increasing industrial activity in B.C. Fugue" (Bnch-Tausig), proved at Daily Press which tell of the great Tbe large contributors are: Trail, once that be is a musician to tbe core, ventilation schism which bus arisen Rossland. Nanaimo. Fraser Mills, his interpretation of this difficult ill our public school life. It is some- Fernie, Amyox, Nelson, Hedley, piece being perfect. In Rubinstein's thing terrible, almost as terrible as Greenwood, Cranbrook nnd Phoenix, "Staccato Etude" Mr. Tripp d's- Cburcb Union, and the spirit of Dis- all of which are important mining nnd played rare judgment in bis masterly union which it has created. Briefly industrial centres. Sir Herbert B. playing and brought forth well merit- stated, tliere are, according to the Ames. Ibe Hon. Secretary of the ed and prolonged applause for bis Colonist, a number of elderly ladles Fund nt Ottawa, is now touring this skilful rendering of these classical employed ou our teaching staff whose Province, and will speak in Victorin items. blood no longer flows so hotly as of on the 2(itb or 27th inst. He is Of Professor Cherninvsky it is dif- yore. Tbey are chilly, and require making a special effort to raise One ficult to speak—difficult because only high tempera lures in the class-rooms. Million Dollars during next yenr in one accustomed to hearing such artists But unfortunately in the snme room B. C. there are a number of vigorous young . A SPLENDID BUSINESS INSTI- folk, whose blood is rioting ill the maximum temperatures, nud tbey require nn occasional breath of fresh nir. Tbe chilly ones plug the ventilating apparatus in order that they ;is be, is capable of say'ng nil Unit should bo snid. His technique his ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ shnding. the "soul" which tbis Irue TUTE artist displayed placed him in a class by himself. Tbo Sprott-Shnw Business Tnsti- His interpretations were divine— tute, which has a suite of offices in almost extraordinary. IT's rendering may the longer breath an atmosphere tiu< Pemberton Block, occupying no of "Humonresque" wns indeed orig- wbich, although laden with germs iess than six rooms, opened its n'ght innl nnd the applause which was so nnd impregnated with carbonic acid school on Monday of last week. unstintingly given him testified ns to gas. is nevertheless a few degrees The Sprott-Sliaw Institute—prnb- the deep appreciation of his hearers, warmer than the fresh air admitted ably tbe foremost in Canada—was Mrs. Macdonald Fahey, of whose by the ventilating apparatus, Here established in 1888 in tbe East, nnd singing one could never tire, was un- is a Nemesis which has overtaken the now controls fourteen branches. Tts doubtedly at ber best in "The Lass ultra scientific teachers of this day. management has always been in tbe With the Delicate Air"—never per- If tbey bad not been so persistent bands of progressive, sincere and haps has she been beard to belter in forcing their pupils to acquire a clever men—men who from the first ndvantnge. Her rich soprano voice mnrvellons extent of knowledge nbout realized that an institution of this created a strong desire—a desire to disease germs, with respect to which nature was an absolute necessity nnd hear her again, their fathers and grandfathers were would fill n long-felt want. Tn Meyerbeer's "Scena from Din- happily ignorant, the scholars might In one nf the five Toronto branches nrnh" every note was perfect and have been willing to put up with the no less than five hundred students her other songs were almost equally little personal inconvenience involved attend the school daily nnd tbe work' exquisitely rendered, in breathing a warm air. because tbey done by this chain of schools :s really Mrs. Gibson, ns accompanist, was failed to realize that it is impure, invaluable. perfect—in fnct her work created the But thnt happy day lias gone by. Tbo methods adopted in providing most favourable impression. The scholars know too much, thanks one with a thorough business educn- Victoria is indeed more than to their teachers, and thoy positively tion nre second to none—lhe Dicta- fortunate in being able to command refuse to imbibe germs, microbes, nnd phone. Roneo Duplicator and other a trio of such musicians and it is bacilli, even to oblige their cold- np-to-the minute devices nre used, earnestly to be hoped that thoy will blooded teachers. So there you are. One can lenrn shorthand, typewrit- hc heard on many future occasions. Thorpes LITHIfl WATER (In Syphons) Relieves Rheumatism Doctors Recommend It Phone 435 ST. MARGARET'S "Day and Boarding School for Girls Course Covers Kindergarten, High School Entrance, Matriculation, Etc. GYMNASTICS A SPECIAL FEATURE Outside pupils aro admitted to the following special subjects: Piano and Singing Miss F. G. Barton Piano .. .Miss Irene Long. L.R.A.M. French Conversation .Madame Mongin Sanderson Dancing. .Miss Lena Cotsworth Art Miss G. P. Gullnnd Por Particulars Apply the Principal. Madame Ylonen DRESSMAKER Ten Years Practical Experience in First-Class New York Establishments. 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The WESTHOLME GRILL Light Refreshments to a Pull Course ^^^^^^^JB Dinner U We Serve Only the Best of Everything Obtainable in Our Grill MISS HARDY IOBS 10- KOVIs-XD, Soprano HUBS WATS0H, Csslssbmt.d PUnlit (From OnlldliaU School of Mule, Londoa, Ilf.) 1417 Government Street. Phone 4541 NONEBETTER The service we have to offer to Eastern Canada The States or to England Is recognized by experienced travelers as absolutely THE BEST. ALL STEEL TRAINS-THE SHORT LINE The most modern and comfortable Tourist Sleeping Oars, Compartment Drawing Room and Observation Oars. Afternoon Tea. ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP PASSAGES Booked by all lines. Baggage checked in bond to steamship dock without examination. For rates, sailing lists, etc., apply OITY TICKET OFFICE 1003 Government Street. Phone 2821 J. G. THOMSON, Commercial Agent. CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE A ST. PAUL RAILWAY 642 Yates Street, 1009 Qovertmnnieinit Street g§6 Johnson Street Best of Food amid Service Economical, Absolutely Sanitary V P«ge Four THE WEEK Saturday, October 14 SOTTO VOCE Bv the Hornet CONNAUGHT SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE HALF-YEARLY REPORT Social News That in the Victoria Public Schools the question uf the moment is "To breathe or not to breathe." tu think that the proper solution is "Fresh air at any price, The following is the Connaught Seamen's Institute port missionary's report, Mr. Wright Hill, for the six months ending October 10, read at n,!lt must people will be inclined a mee'iufe' of tUe ladies' guild held ,i,„ „,.„-»>. „nl„t;,,„ I. yesterday morning: The events of the last six months, especially of the last three weeks, point unniistakeably to the fact that the hand of Providence is guiding the destinies of the Institute. We were never more united than today. All Ihe churches of the city are with us, and are ready to help and encourage the work. We were never in a belter financial position than today, and wc decadent nl'e "" tlle eVe of iurtlier develop- Dr. und Mrs. Hasell have taken up iheir residence in Admirals Road, Esquimalt. * That if lhe teacher woollen underclothing would solve itself. ni That perhaps our did not know a thin;! perhaps they did. wore more the problem riindmothei'S sr two—and That in criticizing Ihe mat .1 es.sss; ,.„K ...s. ■«•-»-•" ments at Est|uiltllllt for cinema shows m Victoria, lhe Week . ... . has stirred up a veritable hornets' nest. That most of the money spent on the nevy boys, thanks to the fostering core of the parent society of London, Eng., and the National Council of Canada. Let me urge upon our members to be more urgent in prayer than ever ... , ss s sl .. "*- """.- Ulceus in Msttjsss SIIISII SJS'SSS these abominations should go to the ^^ ^^ ^ re8pon8ibm various War Funds. whi(,h ig being p,a(,cd upon ng u go That it is another case of the great American Dollar. * That The Week was the first paper . . ,. . , , y. l. . ., ,, , ur . must be no looking back, our hands to draw attention to the garbled War , , .f . ' ,,.,,. .. u . have been put to the plough, we must great, and in order to bear that responsibility we must obtain sustaining grace from the Throne of Grace, which will enable us to proceed. There reports published in the Hearst papers. * That the British Government has „ , , ... , , .-,■-. ,. , xt Sunday evening last will demonstrate shut down on the International News 4,,_, £_ _._, "_, -,..„__,_ ,,__ , put to the plough gss forward. The great naval thanksgiving service held in the Dominion Theatre on that the city of Victoria has been aroused to the needs of Jack. The collection amounted to $81.55. , , . , ,,. , , , ., ,, We have unfortunately to record had lust ha f as much pluck, it would . . . ' ". . ■• i, » ■ s j ts the decease of three of our worthy Service not a minute too soon. ni That if the Canadian Government discipline the Associated PreBS. That this American organization distributes daily garbled and inanu- . . • . .. so encouragingly on the work; the patrons and helpers. The late Lord Bishop Scriven, who was with us at our annual meeting and who spoke factured reports unfavourable cause of the Allies. ni ' late Mrs. Pemberton, who was always to the fore in helping on the work ,„, . L, , •;.- ,, „ ... , . by her personal influence and spm- That the need tor all-British As- ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ___ __ ^ who never turned a deaf ear to our needs. Several of the sailor boys _,,"
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