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The Week The fl British Columbia Newspaper and Review Official Organ of the Victoria Real Estate Exchange Vol. XIII, No Victoria, B.C., Canada, January 1, 1916 5c. a copy $2.00 a year a Happy New Year IT is not because The Week fails to appreciate the incongruity of any festivities or celebrations of a joyous character at the present time that it adopts the old custom of wishing its readers a "Happy New Year." It is because it is reminded of the fact, that "hope springs eternal in the human breast," and that before the end of this year hope may see its frution, that in spite of the agony of the civilized world it would be both unreasonable and unchristian to abandon hope, or even to suggest that the year on which we enter today may not see victory for our arms, and triumph for our cause. There are many reasons why such an expectation is justified. They may be briefly summarized as follows: First and foremost in the indomitable and unshaken determination of the British Empire and its Allies to fight to a finish. This determination has never waned. It has recently been reiterated, and we can feel more confidence today than we could a year ago, that the Allies will present an unbroken phalanx until the goal is reached. The next consideration is the growing weakness of our enemies. It would be a mistake to exaggerate this, or to argue that the point has been reached when anything like collapse is in sight, but there are abundant evidences that the strangle-hold of our Navy is being felt more every day, that food difficulties are increasing, that internal grievances are becoming more pronounced, and that both on the Eastern and Western fronts the Allies have so consolidated their positions that a Teutonic offensive of any magnitude cannot be attempted with any prospect of success. The highest authorities agree that Germany's financial difficulties are becoming acute. This is a matter on which the general public knows comparatively little, and is bound to accept the opinion of exports. Whatever differences there may be it is obvious that the almost unanimous trend of such opinion is in one direction. But of all the causes which enable us, though so sorely tried and saddened, to anticipate the coming year with a firm conviction that the clouds will break is the magnificent response of our people in every part of the Empire, the universal sharing, not only of the fighting, but of the toil of war, and the rolling up of an army which, when it goes info action-with all its forces and resources cannot fail to carry our flag to victory. When the war broke out our highest -authority, Lord Kitchener, said that he thought it would last from two to three years. All the evidences available after a year and a half of experience tend to justify this estimate, in which case the close of 1910 should bring us to the end of the War. The mere contemplation of such a probability should hearten us, and enable us to realize at least "a silver lining to the cloud" as the year opens. An Impressive Farewell THE Citizens o-" ,Vi"toria to the number of two hundred and fifty filled tlio %4ni Room at the Empress Hotel on Wednesday last on the occasion of the farewell luncheon to Sir Richard McBride, who leaves Victoria next week for London to assume the office of Agent General for British Columbia. It was not the taking leave of an ex-premier who had served the Province faithfully for thirteen years so much as the saying good-bye to a dear personal friend. Mayor Stewart struck the right key note when he said that every man who had come in contact with Sir Richard during his public career had received the courtesy and kindly consideration which made friends of all men. The gathering represented all parties, the leader of the Opposition being conspicuous at the guest table. It is probable that, if the appointment of Agent General were not in the hands of the Government, but in those of the people of the Province, Sir Richard McBride would have been chosen by acclamation. While the speakers touched the right key note in speaking of the courtesy of Sir Richard, be was equally happy in the most felicitous speech of his career. Divested of the cares and responsibilities of office, Sir Richard could say with all sincerity and truth that the cordial reception and the generous sentiments expressed towards him by the large company assembled more than repaid him for the public service he had rendered over a long term of years. Ho truly said that in no sense was ho bidding farewell, but, looked forward to many years of useful work for the Province in his new sphere. That the anticipation is justified, everyone believes. No man is better fitted by temperament and experience to perform the important duties which will devolve upon the Agent General during the next decade of our history. It is because of the absolute confidence in Sir Richard's ability in the discharge of his duties with profit to the Province and honour to himself that our regret at losing him as a citizen and a public servant here is rendered less keen than would otherwise be the case. In any event both the ex-Premier and the people of Victoria have every reason to be gratified at the splendid success of the send-off ceremony which was added to not a little by the admirable arrangements and skilful direction of the management of the Empress Hotel. Compulsory Service IT is not a little singular that the leading New York papers have conveyed a truer impression of what has been called the "Crisis" in Great Britain, than our own papers, or than the manipulated dispatches of the Associated Press. As a matter of fact there has been no "crisis", nor any such acute difference of opinion as to threaten even for a moment an amicable solution of the difficulty. The people of Great Britain rre out to win in this war. Thev will allow nothing to stand in the way. Statesmen, Cabinet Ministers, even Premiers, do not count if they antagonize the popu lar will. All the old questions which created political differences are shelved. All classes, all parties and all organizations are united to boat Germany, and nothing else matters. Viewed in this light it is ridiculous to think that the people would tolerate such differences of opinion in the Government as would retard or imperil the action of the war. Ministers know this perfectly well, and on the knotty matter of Compulsory service they have lined up almost unanimously. The situation is that Compulsory Service is Alien to British ideals and British sentiment. That it will only be accepted as a last resort. That there has been ample warning of this. That all parties have agreed long ago that if the "last resort" became necessary, even its strongest opponents would yield. In the opinion of the Government the occasion has arisen. The country is willing to take their word for it, and only a small remnant of the anti-con- scriptionists are holding out, not with any declaration that they will not yield, but with the demand for more evidence as to the necessity. That remnant will be snowed under, and before the first month of the year is half over, Compulsory Registration will be the law of the land. This does not necessarily mean actual service for everyone who registers, but it does mean that everyone will be compelled to register, and so bring to himself within the range of the Attestation Law. The solo object of attestation is to enable the Government to call upon the single men to go to the front before the married men. Of the equity of such an arrangement there can be no question. At some other time it may be interesting to discuss the reasons why the single men have forced this legislative action by their own unwillingness to do their duty. Meanwhile it is not a little amusing to notice the trepidation of some of the "slackers" in Canada, who have been besieging our leading politicians, and even our newspapers with questions on the subject. They may possess their souls in patience for a little while, but not for long. The same condition prevails in'Canada as in Great Britain. The married men have come forward nobly. The only "slackers" are the single men. One of two things will happen, and of this The Week gave warning several weeks ago. Wo shall either fail, indeed wo are already failing, to recruit the numbers asked for, or we shall have to adopt the measure about to be submitted to the British Parliament. Whatever the views of the people of Canada may be on the broad question of Conscription, there can be no doubt that every right, minded man believes it to be a simple matter of justice (hat the single men should go first. In the main, they have not been going, and they will have to be "fetched." The admiralty and the Submarine A YEAR ago the German submarine was the terror of the seas. Tt bad taken heavy toll of our mercantile marine, it had sunk a number of war-ships, and it had ruthlessly sacrificed the lives of innocent non-combatants. The submarine was the only feature developed during the war which occasioned us any anxiety, and for a long time it ran amuck without any apparent possibility of check. Then its depredations became less frequent, and its toll of every kind diminished until finally during last summer its activites in the North Sea and off the Irish and French coasts practically ceased. Since then it has made its appearance in the Mediterranean with disastrous results, but in tho light, of our experience during the last month or so it is evident that the same ingenuity and skill which effected its elimination from Northern waters is just as surely making its operations impossible in Southern. There has been much curiosity and many a conjecture as to tho means employed by the British Admiralty lo circumvent the devilish engine of von Tirpitz, Naturally the Admiralty wished to keep their secret as long as possible, and at any rate until they had effected the purpose ill view. With the lifting of the Censor's restrictions tho Press has been permitted to tell the secret, or at any rate to tell the world of the means employed. It makes fascinating reading, and indeed is tine of the most startling and entrancing narratives of the War. For at least two months, and probably longer, the British Admiralty, by means of wareraft and seaplanes specially equipped to hurl this new engine of death, has hunted the U boats to their lairs or to tho bottom of tho North Sea. The Conan fuse, as it is termed officially, is the Admiralty's most precious asset today, and its most closely guarded secret. The salient features of the Conan fuse are as follows: It was invented three years ago by mii Irishman named Walter Conan, whose home is in Dublin. It may bo affixed to a shell fired from a rifled gun or howitzer, or lo a bomb dropped from an aeroplane. In striking the water, the projectile, of which the Conan apparatus forms part, dives and explodes at any pre-determined depth up to thirty feet below the surface. Tt explodes within fifty feet of the point at which it is aimed. Discharged from a six-inch gun, the shock of its explosion under water is sufficient to sink a submarine (usually by making it turn turtle), shatter a ship's propeller, puncture an armour-belt, or blow up a minefield within a radius of a hundred feet. The principle on which Conan evolved his fuse is that by l bo projection of a wire into tho tube, water may be induced to flow freely through a very narrow tube through which it would not puss otherwise. Capillary action apparently aids the water to follov the wire through the tithe. The Conan fuse is used in conjunction with the British apparatus for detecting the presence of submarines by means of sound waves. Once the presence of a submarine is known tin aeronlnne can be sent up to locate the nnderseas boat and drop a bomb or signal to a surface vessel. Submarines under the surface are plain ly visible from aeroplanes. Having made certain initial tests of his fuse in Italy before representatives of the Italian Government, tho inventor experimented with it before British naval experts for the first time in 1913. Since the beginning of the war Conan and his assistants have been able to construct tubes which may be adjusted almost as easily as the nose of a shell, and which act exactly as any land fuse. At one of the experiments a Conan projectile, charged with thirty-five pounds of black powder, exploded with a force that was felt some distance away on shore. It is because of the incompressibility of water, which communicates a concussion to neighbouring objects with undiminished force, that the apparatus is so dangerous to submarines. Exploding within a hundred feet of a submarine, it creates, even without actually striking the craft, a wave so mighty as to overturn and thus sink it. The effect on a warship's propeller or armour-bolt would be similar. Minefields could be destroyed quickly, and floating mines he blown up automatically. A channel could be mined one night and be free for navigation the following morning. There is at least one factory in England engaged only in tho manufacture of the Conan fuse, and the shells and bombs to which it is affixed. Its whereabouts is kept hidden from all except the highest authorities, and its employees are closely "shadowed." There is no establishment like it anywhere else in the world, because there is only one Conan fuse. a Pew Pacts about Prohibition THE Victoria Colonist in a very temperate article in Friday's issue speculated on the effect of Seattle going "dry." It frankly declared that in Portland the experiment has been a failure because there was little or no attempt to enforce the law. The same article also pointed out that this was the net result of about fifty years experience in the State of Maine. The Week be'ieves that a popular disinclination to enforce such a law is universal, and that because it runs counter to nature, to reason and to common sense it cannot lie enforced. Admitting that this is a gratutions prophecy with respect to Seattle, it must nevertheless lie conceded that unless the prosperous City on Puget Sound is able to reverse all the experience of other cities which have gone dry, the prediction of failure will be verified. The P. I. of Sunday last publishes a synopsis of the new law, in which the following paragraph appears: DRUGGISTS MAT GET UNLIMITED QUANTITIES Druggists in good standing, mi application, may proctiro unlimited quantities of liquor, which they will he allowed to sell for medicinal purposes on prescription of licensed physicians, or for sacramental or chemical purposes. All such sales must be recorded. . Section 10 of the law prohibits the maintenance of clubs wherein are dispensed intoxicating liquors, except in clubs where sleeping apartments are provided, and Hie occupants of such apartments arc allowed only the amount of intoxicating liquors specified in the bill. Persons residing in clubs are allowed to give away liquor within the confines of their private living rooms only. With drug stores and private clubs running "wide open" it is easy to imagine what kind of a "dry" city Seattle will lie. It may, however, be more instructive to turn to the Prairies, and to read tho evidence of tho Winnipeg Saturday Post of tho 2fith ult., as to what is happening in Saskatchewan. Prohibitionist advocates have laid great stress upon the legislation of the Prairie Provinces. It would be interesting to know what they have to say in reply to the serious and specific indictment of the Saturday Post. The Scott Government, without any mandate whatever from the people, confiscated hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of property by methods Hint would cause any Government other llinn that of Germany to blush. It cut oft* all hotel licenses and seized all liquor stores. These latter it converted into Government shops, conducted partly for the profit Unit there is in the business, but chiefly for the purpose of giving the Government the power to use liquor ami the selling organization handling it as a part of a corrupt and unscrupulous political machine. Since this stroke of brigandage was worked, the cause of real temperance in Saskatchewan has suffered a severe decline. The Government shops have done a roaring trade, and the Province has been poisoned with the strong spirits, so easily handled, while the lighter alcoholic beverages, owing to their bulk, have fallen into disuse. The consequence is that people have become thoroughly disgusted with the Government's debauching of the Province. Ill the recent local option voles, the electors did not vote for or against the depraving Government traffic—and a vast majority of them voted against it. The local option verdict in Saskatchewan, therefore, is not n verdict for Prohibit inn. It is a verdict against the Government which arbitrarily confiscated private property, deprived Hie public of adequate hotel accommodation, and established a grog business thai is at once a provincial and n national disgrace. In Manitoba, when the people vote, they will be nsked to decide whether we are to have licensed hotels, properly rcgulnted and controlled, or whether we arc to adopt a system which has proven lo he n failure everywhere that it lias been tried—a system that permits private individuals to import nil the liquor they may desire from other provinces, provided Hint Ibcy do not openly offer it for sale, but drink it themselves or give it away. That will be found to be quite a different question lo decide from any decision that has been or can he taken in Saskatchewan, *k Page Two THE WEEK When Hearts Are True A Christmas Story in Two Parts, written Specially for''The Week" by Felix D'Arblay The Persian cat slumbered peacefully on the hearth as I entered our dining-room, and the dogs gave me quite a smiling greeting, which made me feel very happy, and, out of gratitude for all God's mercies I vowed, henceforth, never to be jealous or mistrust my wife, but to treat her with greater kindness and the poor with more liberality, and my old friend the Conscience-monger with the greatest possible respect. FINIS. PART II (Continued From Last Week.) 1 must have slept deeply from exhaustion, for when I awoke it was morning, and the sun was high in the heavens, and the boar-frost, which bad covered my body like a shroud, had melted away and Niobe like bad retired behind the cleft of the rocks. I pulled myself together and began to wonder where on earth I had got to. I really thought I was dead, and banished to another planet to live in solitary despair as a punishment for my sins, but on looking round I discovered I was not the only in- , habitant of this new sphere, for a man of shrunken and peculiar appearance was sitting on a rock quite near me. I started as I met his gaze, like some guilty thing, and then began to interrogate him as to the geographical position of the place. "Can you tell me where I am?" I ventured civilly, for I perceived he was not a man to be trilled with. He looked at mei ntently for some time and then replied. "My son," he commenced in censorious accents, "you have wandered far from the path of honour and duty, and you do well to pause and ask where you are. I would that you had done so sooner; it is now too late to turn back; the mischief yon have done can never be effaced. Nevertheless, do not abandon all hope; there is a road which you may return, but it lies over steep and rugged country, and only by toil, sorrow and repentance can you ever regain the Paradise you have lost. Do not attempt to return to your home, the home you have desecrated; you will find nothing there but empty rooms and tireless grates. Those whose smiles and laughter mndc sunshine in your heart are now scattered and you must face a cold and merciless world alone, shunned and pointed at by mankind, branded with the bran of Cain." With n low wail I cried: "Stop! do not torture me beyond endurance. My punishment is greater than I can bear. What have I done to merit such a terrible doom?" "What have you done? you do well to ask. You have killed the love of the sweetest woman on earth, that's what you've done." "But," I ventured, "she was unfaithful to me, tricked and deceived mo. and I had loved her so." "Yes. you had loved, but selfishly. You loved your wife ns a sort of domestic necessity, on whose presence and attention your comfort depended, but you never loved her for herself, and you never even realized she was beautiful until now. Your selfish longing for domestic comfort and respite from bnchelor- dom blinded yon to every other consideration, and it never occurred to you that reciprocity was due from you or that your wife would wish for anything better than a humdrum life bordering on slavery "No i!" I cried. "You do not understand, you do not know me. "Not know you. Why, I have known you since you were a baby, and have tried my best to keep you straight; and when we discussed the probability of your marriage I endeavoured to point out to you your duties on taking a wife." "I have never set eyes on you before." T protested, "and I hope T shall never see your ugly face again." "Don't be insulting. My face is what yon have made it. You have haltered it out of all recognition during your life, and trampled and hobnailed it till there is hardly any recemblnnee to the original left. As for hoping you may never see me again T can only deplore such in- liumnn lnngiinge and assure yon it will be a bad day for you when we part company." "I have never discussed my ninr- rinire with you or any other individual," I remarked, "nor do^ I allow any outsider to interfere in my domestic affairs, and the sooner you Ko about your business the better." I danced round, hoping lo find tho old fossil had gone, but he was still near, squatting on the edge of a splintered rock which must have been n most uncomfortable perch. I noticed also that he had Inst considerably in size since I first set my eyes on him and that his shrivelled nnd cadaverous personality was almost ropuls've. T strueeled to elude bis supervision but like the Ancient Mariner "be hold mo with his glit- terinsr eve" nnd the storm which was rnirini in my heart bid fair lo chnl'o any further utterance on my part. He s»w bis chance and quickly tn"k ndvantnsfe of it. "Von were always a selfish person." be continued; "even from Hie cradle you have exhibited traits of character which must have dated from Adam, when he accused Eve of taking the forbidden fruit. You accuse your wife of unfaithfulness, whereas you have committed, numerous indiscretions which might be summarised as infidelity; you never told her of that little escapade in Paris or of that mild flirtation you had with the pretty actress. Have you not for years been cramming her with lies as to the amount of your income? Did you not tell her it was only £000 a year, when you were drawing four times that amount? Tut, tut! I know your argument. You thought she might become extravagant if you allowed her to know the truth. I've heard you discuss this subject at your club amongst your equally selfish colleagues. It never occurred to you that your wife required any recreation or amusement. She could sit at home and darn the stockings and mend the children's clothes, while you attended municipal and political dinners, the cost of which, you led her to believe, was defrayed by Government, or some, other beneficent body. "It is a strange irony in this 19th Century that no important question can be settled without a huge dinner accompanied with all the choicest wines and liqueurs of civilized Europe, the cost of which would feed a starving family for years. You, for instance, might occasionally deny yourself one of these feasts and give something to your wife, and a sixpence to the man who swept the snow from your door at Christmas." When he had relieved himself of this harangue of reproaches, he stood up and tried to look important, and really looked twice the size he did a few minutes ago. I tried to take his measure, without attracting his attention, but his quick glance riveted me and seemed to defy me to contradict his assertion. "I am obliged to attend these functions," I ventured apologetically. "My social position demands it; not that I core cither for the dinner or the wines, for I'm a very moderate man." "Von never get drunk, you mean. I can quite believe that. Only sober people are guilty of that indiscretion. You can take your ten glasses and never turn a hair. Whereas one glass would put some men under the table. Ah, don't attempt to deny it," he continued, as I began to protest. "I've been there and walched you." I raised myself on ray elbow, in order to get a better view of this ex Inordinary creature, but nowhere could I remember ever having met him; indeed I don't believe any of my friends would know such nn old chrysalis. "I have never set eyes on you before," I exclaimed, "and I do not desire your acquaintance now; your ideas are obsolete and altogether out of date." "Pardon ine if I refresh your memory." he remarked. "I once had occasion to speak seriously to you about the manner in which you neglected nnd deceived your wife. You, of course, were furious and tried lo strangle me, nnd nfter a sharp tussle you threw ine over nnd T feared I was done for; but aflcr a few days I pulled round and tackled you again on the subject. Your wife, poor soul, believed your lies when you pretended you were poor, nnd tried every possible means of making ends meet. And finding your miserable allowance quite inadequate for Hie maintenance of a home, went and learnt typewriting; nnd just ns she wns beginning lo benefit by her labour, you, like n cur, stole into her office nnd nltempled torn nrder her." "My God!" I said, as it all flashed upon me, "can Ibis he true?" "It is Ihe very essence of truth, and while you have been doing the heavy nt your banquets and clubs, she fins been working like a slave." "You seem to know a good deal about my wife's business," I remarked: "it is strange Unit she should have been so reticent with me and given you all her confidence." "Yon never sought her confidence.; if she nl tempted to tell you any domestic difficulties you were loo mueb engrossed in your own selfish affairs lo listen to her, and if she ventured lo suggest that the children's clothes bad nn abnormal capacity for wearing out. you choked lier off with Ihe usual lie: i.e., that von could not afford it." "Ob. for God's snkn, stop!" T cried "nnd let me go to sleep." "Lot you go to sleep! you have been in a stnte of lethargy for years: it is time to awake." In an ncenv of remorse T groaned when I renlized what n brute I bad been, for every word be uttered struck home like a nail driven into my soul. "Tell me," I demanded, "how you know so much about my family and my affairs generally ( for you seem to read my character like a book." "Why," he replied, with a vioious grin and a twinkle in his one eye, for the other was screwed up to the roots of his hair, "it would be a strange anomaly if I did not know you. We have been close companions ever since you knew right from wrong." "In God's name, who are you?" I usked, looking full in the eye of the brute. "Ah, you may well ask. Your harsh treatment must have changed my personality beyond recognition. I am your conscience." "You lie," I screamed, as I raised my cadaverous body from the ground, and picked up a stone to hurl at him. "I never had one." But he was gone and I sank down from exhaustion and remained for some time in a helpless condition. At last I -begun to realize that I was alone, and a long way from home and down oh, so low! in an abyss of slime and fangle; a terrible desire seized me to return, and I dragged my wasted body by inches along the stony ground till 1 came to tho foot of the acclivity, and lookingu p despaired of reaching the top. 1 felt sick and faint, nnd short broken sobs shook my frame; bulk nowing that this was the only road by which I could return to my home, 1 nerved myself for the struggle nnd began the slow and dangerous ascent, holding on to protruding rocks and small twiggs, which broke and crumbled away in my hand, and then I slipped to the bottom again; but yet I struggled on, up, up, clutching hold of every possible projection nnd even blades of grass, which snapped and slipped through my lingers and left me lower tljaii before. At last with an almost superhuman effort I drugged myself up to the edg of the precipice, nnd hung suspended over the side, like Mohammed, between the heaven I was-endeavouring to reach and Hie hell I was trying to escape from. This time I did not slip, but in some mysterious way I Managed to get over the edge, and there I lay punting till I fell asleep. When I again awoke I found myself in bed and someone moving softly and noiselessly about Ihe room, and felt a gentle hand touching my forehead. "Thank God, he is coming round," said a gentle voice, which I recognized was my wife's. She placed a cup to my lips nnd I drank something which seemed to put new ■ life into my veins. "You are better, dear," said the same soft voice. "Where am I?" I inquired in the weakest voice possible. "You are here, dear, in your own bed," replied my wife, kissing me affectionately. "Who are you?" I asked. "I am Steila, your wife." "Are you sure? Let me feel." For as yet I dare not open my eyes lest I should see her lacerated face. "Yes, dear, of course it is I, your own Stella." "But your face, is it better?" I asked in short sobs. "My face? Why, there"is nothing wrong with my face; it is quite all right, I believe." "Let me feel," I said, passing my hand over ils surface nnd shuddering lest I should again open the unsightly wounds. "No marks?" "Marks? No. Why should there be, darling? T have never had any marks on my fncc." "No wounds?" "No. Nor wounds either. You hnve been dreaming. You sat up too lnte, nnd fainted quite away early Ibis morning." "Then you didn't leave me to learn typewriting?" "No, dear; certainly not." "Thank God, it's all n horrible dream!" I sobbed for n while in my joy and weakness, and then a'feeling of peace came over me, and my sweet wife whispered words of love and hope for the future, nnd the loving hands which had always ministered to my wants were now tightly clnspcd in mine, where I pray they remain till my last hour. The laughter of our children wns now ringing through the house in joyful notes which sent a thrill of gratitude through my heart, when n loud knock resounded on onr front door, nnd soon the mnid entered with n Irny laden with Christmas cards nnd presents, nnd the children rushed in in the wildest excitement, each carrying a huge stocking filled to the brim willi good things. Hark! the church choir is singing under our windows: "Christmas, awake! Salute the bnppy morn Whereon the Saviour of this world was born." OABRILLO CIGARS Smoking Qualities Unexcelled S. L. SMITH & 00., Manufacturers 620 Pandora Phone 3212 SOAP, Etc. W. J. PENDRAY ft SONS, Ltd. Phone 773. Laurel Point. "..lo PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE la hereby given that the Harbour Quay Line at Victoria, B. C„ established by Order in Council of the 16th May, 1914, beyond which line breakwaters, wharfB, piers and similar structures should not be built, has been amended by Order in Council, passed on the 3rd December, 111! 5, in so far as that portion of the said Harbour Quay Line covering the West Side of the Harbour is eoncerned. Plana and descriptions in this connection can be seen at the Department of Public Works, Ottawa, and at the office of the District Engineer, Victoria, B. C. R. C. DESROCHERS, Secretary. By Order, Department of Public Works, Canada, Ottawa, December 13, 1916. Dec. 24 Dec. 30 LIQUOR NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that application will be made to the Board of Licence Commissioners for the Township of Esquimau, at their next silting, for the transfer to me, the undersigned, of the licence lately held by Eliza Marshall, deceased, to sell spirituous or fermented liquors by retail at the premises known ns the "Gorge" Hotel, situate on the Tillicum Road in the said Township of Esquimalt. Dated this 1st day of November, 1915. CLARENCE GANNER. Applicant. LAND REGISTRY ACT IN THE MATTER of an Application for a fresh Certlneate of Title to Section Fifty-two (621. Victoria District, except thnt portion conveyed to the Crown, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of my intention at the expiration of one calendar month from the first publication hereof to issue a fresh Certificate of Title In lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to James Tod on the 27th day of April, 1911. nnd Numbered 25956C, whlrh has been lost. Dated at the Land Registry Office, Victoria., B- C„ this nth day of December, 1915. S. W. WOOTTON, Registrar General Dec 24 Jan 26 BRITISH COLUMBIA LASS DISTRICT DISTRICT OP RENFREW TAKE NOTICE thnt wo. Geo H. ICeefer, nnd Hugh O. Keofcr, of Vancouver. B. C, contractors. Intend to apply for permission to lease tho following described lands'. Commencing at a post planted on the oast bank of the Nltlnat River and about one mile northeast of Nltlnnt Lake, and adjoining tiie Indian Reserve on the northeast: thence east SO chains; thence north 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, more or less, to the Nltlnat River; thence following the river In a southerly direction to point of commencement. Dated November 20th, 1916. GEORGE H. KP.EFER, HUGH O. KEEFER. F. A. Brown, Agent. Dec. 18 Feb. 12 VICTORIA LAND DISTRICT District of flaanloh TAKE NOTICE that Daniel Woodward, of Brentwood, B. C, Intends to apply for permission to lease the following lands: commencing at a post planted on the southwest corner of that parcel of land known as the northerly 56 by 130 feet of Lot 16 of part of Section 12, Range 1, West, South Saanlch; thence westerly a distance of 80 feet; thence northerly a distance of 66 feel; thence easterly a distance of 80 foot to a point on high water mark distant 60 foot from tho northwest corner of the said parcel of land, the said point being sltunto on a continuation of the northerly boundary lino of the said parcel of land; thence southerly, following the shore lino nt high water mark, to the point of commencement, containing ii quarter of nn acre more or less. Dated the 4th day of December. 1915. Dec. 11. Fob. 5 Empress Hotel Special Christmas Dinner A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS TABLE D'HOTE DINNER WILL BE SERVED, 6 TO 8 P.M $1.50 OUR ANNUAL NEW YEARS BALL ON NEW YEARS EVE, $3.00 As these are notable social events, it will be necessary to make early reservations. A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT WILL BE HELD IN THE ROTUNDA 0=2 APPLICATION POR TBANSPEB OP HOTEL LICENSE NOTICE Is he:-'by given that application will be made to the Board of License Commissioners for the City of Victoria at their next sitting for a transfer of the liquor license now held by me In respect of the Grand Central Hotel, situate at 551 Johnson Street In the City of Victoria, to Adam Pater- son, of the said City of Victoria. Dated the 16th day of December, 1915. CHARLES PAGE. By his Attorney in fact, John F. Dickson. For Christmas Cheer .A CASE OF Silver Spring BEER $1.50 PER DOZEN NONE BETTER, PURER OR MORE TASTY Phone 893 For Sale by All Liquor Stores DEMAND SILVER SPRING ALES, STOUTS, LAGER Order Early—Prompt Delivery Silver Spring Brewery, Ltd n IBE ^ii» 99b Buy Your Wines and Spirits in Bulk H. B. BRAND S ARE BEST H.B. Old Rye Whisky, Per Gallon $3 50 H.B. Special Rye Whisky ,Per Galon $4'oo H.B. Finest Old Highland Scotch, Per Gallon $550 H.B. Special Old Scotch, Per Gallon .'.'.." Woo H.B. Extra Special Old Scotch, Per Gallon '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. $7.00 H.B. Specially Selected (Best Procurable) Scotch, Per Gallon $8 50 H.B. White Label Rum, Per Gallon $6.00 Ye Old Hudson'B Bay Rum (Proof Strength), Per Gallon!....!$el50 Ye Old Hudson's Bay Rum (32 overproof), Per Gallon $8.00 The Hudson's Bay Co. FAMILY WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS 1312 Douglas Street. pflone 4253 Open Till 10 p.m. We Deiiv(JI. Demand PHOENIX BEER Two Quarts for 25 Cents For Sale Everywhere LATEST AND UP-TO-DATE WINTER SUITINGS AND COATINGS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN To meet the demand of the times we will make Suits or Overcoats for $90 0ur Mr' Bo to ** e3[I|ert' Guarantees perfect model fit. «P4rU New shipment of finest Wortseds, Tweeds and Serges CHARLIE BON Corner Douglas and Johnson Streets Andrews, 704 Fort Street, will •*▼• you 30 per cent, on repairing Jewelry and watche* The B.C Funeral Co 734 Broughton St., Victoria, B, 0. Always open. Calls attended at any hour. Ohas. Hayward, Pres,, F. Oaeelton, Manager, Eeginald Hayward, Secy-Treas. V Saturday, January 1 THE WEEK Page Three pggr-sgsu- ~^su~ -wftM- -wiu- ~^i ^r=^Q At The Street Corner BY THE LOUNGER r-4- "^5^-d- i^Sfc-<?- ^ggt-«>- -MF8 I accepted a long standing invita- Looking over the fyles of The tion to spend the Christmas holidays Week I notice that for many years ■11 r ■ j ;. e„ ui„ .„„i „= mo™ ™e °f our most gifted contributors, wimi with friends in Seattle, and as many „Babette„ nse(, * mak(J a wund Q| What of my readers will remember, that the stw.es whieh especiany lay them- yenrs ago, I neither loved Seattle nor selves out for Christmas and New the "Seattle spirit." I think it a Years Trade. Among them the firm simple matter of justice that I should f Weiler Brothers always figured. . , " . ,.,. „ „„ r Although nowadays we have to say give a true report of conditions as I ^ , »yM hav/change(1) „ we J0 found them there this Yule Tide, ihe |lave to stty that tnel.6 ai.e some cus. two things which struck me most toms which have not changed, and were the extreme generosity of the most notably the custom of making people and the extreme quietness of Christmas and New Years gifts. No- business. Of the former it would be where can such gifts be had in greater impossible to speak too highly, Seat- variety than at Weiler Bros., Limited, tie is under the wave of sympathy, of Passing through the beautiful show- kindness and of brotherly love which rooms the otherday, I saw most at- has been assuredly started through- tractive, useful, and ornamental oiit the civilized world by the great pieces of China, Glass, Crockery and was formerly known only to the Germans, was now being successfully made use of by the British. Sir John Dickinson: The woman who has just left the dock could not have obtained her passport without your assistance. You lied when you said you had lived with her as your wife for live years, because three years ago you were in this country with your real wife and family, your object was in getting this woman out of Germany 1 don't inquire. I am satisfied that you are a dangerous person, and I sentence you to six months' hard labour. This prisoner was also recommended for deputation. AMBITION I'd rather be a Could Be, If I could not be an Are; For a Could Be is a May Be, With a chance of touching par. I'd rather be a Has Been >... ..,,, ,,,.,„..,, .,.,., Than a Might Have Been by far; w\ir"which"is"now'upon us. I know Silver, Iaid"pn'one prfoeTables' These For "Might Have Been has never that British born people are very apt I found were broken lines and odd bee"' to think that they have a monopoly pieces that were being cleared out. But " H"s was once an Are. of the Christmas spirit, so perfectly Many of the articles are worth from illustrated by Dickens, but this is a two to throe times the price asked, Tne oity Window Cleaners and great mistake. In no city in the and all are bright, clean, up-to-date Janitors. A prompt, reliable service British Empire would it have been goo(]s that make gifts it will be a at moderate charges, Agent for the possible to find more abundant evi- pleasure to give, and a pleasure to Amberine Floor Polish. F. Quaint- denee of the finest phase of this spirit receive. I found the tables arranged ance, 2702 Government Street. Phone than in Seattle. The leading news- jn a most convenient manner, each 35531, paper, the P.I., not only recorded the table bearing articles at one price, for gift of many tons of Christmas cheer, instance, one table was laden with but boldly declared that if there was beautiful articles at $2.00 each, many a single person in Seattle not par- 0f which were easily worth from two taking of that cheer it was only be- to three times that amount. A second cause they were not known. Another tsible of $1.50 articles was almost splendid and gratifying feature was equally attractive. The $1.00 table the very extensive advertising of contained a much larger and greater Christinas Services and Christmas variety of articles, all splendid values song. There wns hardly a church in f01. tlie modest sum of $1.00.' There the city which had not a long and at- was a wonderful assortment of gifts tractive musical programme, and one on tne 75,,. 50c and 35c tables, while enthusiastic minister, to whom I K\mi yOU can obtain for the small take off my lint, made an orgnnized SUm of 25c baffles description. I effort to revive the time honoured wollia advise all with limited purses custom of carol singing by the jn seD tnese bargain tables before "waits". He and a number of his ,lla]ting their New Year's purchases. congregation went out at fop o'clock * Clarence Hotel Harry Campbell, Prop. Batea 93 ana 32.50 per week Corner Tatei and Donglai Sti. OCn trxot^M, AMERICAN AND GERMAN "A Dangerous Person" on Christmas morning singing carols throughout his district. I feel that &as a result of the war, we shall yet come back to more of these simple, heartening customs. As becomes a good Englishman, I attended divine service on Christmas morning nt Holy Trinity Church, where the service was rendered, and the music sung in -p— a manner which could not have been (From the London Daily Telegraph, surpassed in many churches in tho Monday, November 29, 1915.) Old Land. But what perhaps appeal- —— ed to mo more, was a sermon by At Bow Street Police Court on Canon Bliss, of such a high order ns Saturday, Sir John Dickinson again to raise wonder in my mind at the ha(] ,)etore ]|im ,ne cas(j in w,lich fnet that I have never yet had the j w privilege of hearing him in OMIM • " ... Church Cathedral, Victoria. I think, dressed woman of German nntionnl- if our people knew that there wns ity, was ohavgod with failing to re- such a brilliant preacher so near at gistcr herself as an enemy alien, with hand they would when looking oecas- givi]lg f|)lge jnP01.mnlion when registering herself at the Strand Palace found in pos- at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL JOB LUCAS, Prop. Corner Douglas and Cormorant Street!, acrois from City Kail. Phone 1709. Wlnei and ttqnon. SEATTLE EUROPEAN-rfODtMTE MODEM-CONVENIENT 225 Outside Rooms-135 With Bath. io'nnlly for an outsider remember Canon Bliss. At the Moore Theatre finest picture show which Hotel, nnd with bem I saw — r— has yet been produced in the mm world. This is no exaggeration, and after the lapse of nearly a week 1 am still marvelling at tho production. It was called "Peace and .War' , and was in reality a picture campaign ill the interests of the Army nnd Navy session of a false passport. Also in the dock, charged with aiding nnd aliening her, was Edward Hodgson, an American citizen, described as a milling engineer. Prisoners were arrested at the Bill recently introduced by Secretary Slrand pnlaee ,Hotolj where they mul Daniels calling lor the expenditure of hall' a billion dollars. Of its pictorial, spectacular and educational effect it would be impossible to speak ^ ton highly. It is the most_ terrible indictment of Germany, which has yet been put forward ill any quarter, although of course it diplomatically avoids naming the culprit But there registered as Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson, American citizens. The woman, who had in her possession n passport is- Berlin on Oct. 7, admitted Hint she was a German, and Hodgson slalc'l that she had lived with him as his wife for live years. Addressing the female prisoner, who inacle no statement, the niagis- you have-it 1 nnd in a city containing (nl|e gnid he (H|1 |)o| know what ]m. 'lO.OOfl people of German «M°g^_™ notive wns in coining to this country. He sentenced her to six months' hard 'Birth of labour, with a recommendation for deportation. Hodgson declared that his object in going to Germany was to find the ■ " . president of n tungsten mine from which is to be seen at tlie ^m ]k mg ||oping tQ ge|. nn op_ shortly. |jom nj9 j„(;enlion, if he wns success ful, being to sell the product of the mine for the manufacture of ammunition in England, His knowledge of Ihe German language being limited, he asked the female prisoner, whom he had known for five years, lo assist him. After going to Brussels they came to London to complete the matter. Ho thought his services had been directed for the benefit of the British Government. Tungsten was worth $400 or $500 a ton, nnd the secret of its use for the manufacture of munitions, which show carried nil before it, nnd a packed audience which came to criticize remained to cheer and weep alternately I nm told on good authority Hint the only production which_ compares wilh it is the remarkable a Nation. Kovnl Victoria Theatre saw many other things about winch should like to speak nt length, but will content myself with n word of praise for the comfort, the convenience, nnd the nttention which I received at the Lincoln Hotel, recently taken over by Mrs. Brown, who established such a splendid reputation nl U,o Otis. The Liuclon is "pnr excellence" the family hotel of Seattle. I want also lo sny n word in praise of what T have always considered the best restaurant on the Pacific Coast. "Gerald's", at the corner of Madison and First. For twelve years, I "aye stuck to my first love, and if I should to visit Seattle for twelve the only restaurant lo secure my patronage will be Gerald's". Although business in Seattle is extremely quiet, and pricesi much higher than they were, with little inducement for any outsider to shop there, I found (hat the feeling of gloom wns accentuated by the impending advent of ''.Prohibition. Everybody I met deplored the fact, and there seemed to bo n genernl opinion that oven a week before the law comes into operntion its paralyzing hand had been stretched out over the business of the city. Scores of bouses and restaurants are going nut of business n few old established places lil-e "Gerald's" will continue because they have a large clientele in another branch. But generally speaking it mav be said that (Trent losses will bo sustained, hundreds of men _ thrown nut of employment, and business in every department will suffer. AFTER MUCH DELAY, OWING TO THE CLOSING OF THE PANAMA CANAL WE HAVE RECEIVED OUR STOCK OF Letts Diaries Tor 1916 WE ALSO HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF POCKET DIARIES Victoria Book & Stationery Co. Limited 1004 Government Street continue years more, Brentwood Beach Hotel 12 MILES FROM VICTORIA Following the example of many other hotels, these hard times, the management of the Brentwood Beach Hotel have decided to reduce their rates. Patrons will therefore kindly take notice that on and after the 15th of September there will be a marked reduction of rates for the winter. RATES ON THE AMERICAN PLAN AS FOLLOWS: By the Day By the Week By the Month With Private Bath $3.50 $21.00 $70.00 With Public Bath $3.00 $17.60 $60.00 Special rates for longer terms, and families Good fishing, free row boats to guests staying at the Hotel Short orders and special dishes a la carte All meals are the same price both Sundays and weekdays 76 cents is now our regular charge Fortnightly dinner dances commencing 25th September.. Heaton's orchestra in attendance Phone 21L. H, OANOELLOR. Manager. Beautiful China and Art Wares ^ If you are planning wedding presents—and many foresighted people are even putting away holiday gifts this early—or enriching your own collection of finepieces of china and art objects, the opportunities afforded here are most unusual at this time. <3J The new things challenge admiration by beauty and style and bewilder in variety and values. (| No previous season has shown such tempting things—irresistible things. You must see them without delay. Charming Reed Furniture A few pieces of this comfortable furniture will give your home quite a distinctive air A USEFUL BOOK STAND, in brown reed, with top and shelf of beautifully figured golden oak has a deep tray top, measuring 16 x 26 inches. Cash Price $18.00 A DAINTY ROUND TEA TABLE, with removable glass tray. The tray has a wicker frame, with glass top over chintz in a rich beautiful design. Made of high-grade brown reed and quarter-sawn oak in golden finish. Cash Price. .$20.26 A KNEE-HOLE DESK, with 23x36 inch golden oak top, one convenient drawer, two book shelves at the sides, and shelves over the top. The frame is made of selected brown reed, and is unusually strong. Cash Price, only... ,$24.75 A NOVEL AND DELIGHTFUL TEA TABLE-A particularly charming feature is the removable glass tray over a dainty design of chintz. The table top, lower and side shelves are of finely figured golden finished oak. Cash Price.$22.50 A CONVENIENT BOOKSTAND has four soUd oak shelves in golden finish, and measures 26 inches wide and 40 inches high. Novel, useful and durable. Cash Price $18.00 A PRETTY BROWN REED TABLE, with solid oak top and shelf, and a very attractive frame, Measures 18x30 inches over the top, and is a rare value at Cash Price of.. .$20.25 Go To WM. J. WRIGLESWORTH The Up-To-Date Market For Fish, Game, Poultry, Smoked Fish, Vegetables, Etc. Phone 661 Res- Phone 4493L 651 Johnson Street Hotel Trade a Specialty Breakfasts, Lunches, A'noon Tea, Suppers & The Tea Kettle Miss Wooldridge Corner Douglas and View Streets Gypsy Queen Hair Restorer, absolutely renews color of the hair, with hair growing and tonic properties combined. Obtained at 1008 Broad Street, and at David Spencer, Ltd. DOMINION HOTEL Yates Street ANNOUNCES A SPECIAL WINTER RATE To a limited number of desirable guests. The central location of the DOMINION, its modern equipment, high class service and sensible rates should make this announcement worthy of your attention. By making your home at this well located and complete hotel you will have no street cars to worry over—but have a servant to attend to every want. The DOMINION is in the centre of everything, yet possesses the exclusiveness of a private residence. Each room or apartment contains a long distance telephone, hot and cold water and up-to-date open plumbing, steam heat, pile carpet, brass beds, exquisite furniture and commodious closet space, which is an attractive feature to every woman. 200 rooms with private bath attached. Prompt elevator service. A skilled white chef presides over the culinary department. The kitchen of the DOMINION HOTEL is as clean as the parlor. The homelike atmosphere—quiet, quick and perfect style—combined with Special Winter Rates should appeal to you. We will also make a special rate to a limited number of table boarders during the winter months. The DOMINION HOTEL will please you both in price and comfort. It will be a pleasure to show you our accommodations. STEPHEN JONES, Proprietor Terry- scriptions Terrysodas Terrykodaks Your doctor's order absolutely accurately filled. Keeping the quality up and the prices down. This compliment was recently handed to our Fountain Department—"On my recent visit through several states I only wanted to find a 'Chocolate Malted Milk' as good as yours, but I didn't succeed." Tho Eastman Qual'ty Developing, 10c a Roll Prints, 35c and 50c per Dozen TERRY'S DRUG STORES Fort Street Pandora Street The Westholme Grill Caters to most exacting patronage, and is a most delightful place to go, where you may enjoy a full eonrse dinner or a light supper. Entire Change of Programme MISS ERNESTINE DIDIER MISS WATSON, Pianist MARGIE HARDY, Singer THE BRIGHT SPOT IN TOWN 1417 Government St. Phone 4544 Have Your Home During the Winter AT THIS HOTEL You can study economy and still live in comfort at the Prince George Hotel. This fine Hostelry, riidit in the heart of tho city (opposite City Hall), offers to a limited number of dosirable guoBts the very best accommodation at tho lowest cost. No car fares to pay, stoain heat, hot and cold running water, phono, etc., in every room. Elevator to all floors at any hour of the day or night. Absolutely fireproof. Rates from $8,00 per month with ail facilities. Inspection cordially invited. Cor. Douslas and Pandora Streets. Phono 3280. *. Page Four THE WEEK Saturday, January 1' "SOTTO VOCE* Bv the Hornet That if khaki is not considered sufficiently attractive by our young men tho Government will And something more "fetching." Thnt Ihe "stackers" in Cnnndn The Daughters of Pity held their need not deceive themselves. Our Alexandra Hall on Government will follow the lend of the English Government in less than a mouth. 1 acquired the "transfer" habit. annual hull nt ih Wednesday. In tlie afternoon the usual children's fancy dress Cinderella wns patronized by n large mini- Tliat this should also he a hint to ber of prettily dressed young people tn0BB ulrenily enlisted who have to whom this event is always a area treat. The ballroom was charmingly decorated, nnd when thronged with the dainty little dancers, presented a scene of fairylike beauty. Many peoplo,cnme in the evening ami greatly enjoyed Ihe dance, for which most successful arrangements hnd been made. .The usual New Year's Eve ball took place at the Empress, on Friday night, and many parties hnd been arranged for the occasion, which proved to be a brilliant one. Thnt John Bull has shown once more that he is stronger than Governments or Cabinets, and is nble to handle his own affairs to suit himself. * That he has attained the highest pinnacle of Governmental success by making Governments the servants of the people. That in his opinion individuals and careers are of no consequence compared with the public interest. Mnny private dinner parties were That presi<ient Wilson wrote one arranged for the New Year festivi- gtiffi unotei>_two Jays after he was ties given at the James Bay Hotel, man.;ec] the management made excellent pro- % vision, as usual,'for the occasions. ^ aftel. reding the Austrian , . note it looks ns if the President Sir Richard McBride was the guest w;jj 1)ave to 0;i up n;g 0u typewriter of honor at a farewell luncheon at the Empress last Wednesday. A distinguished and representative gathering was present. Premier Bowser has left for Kam- loops, where he will spend several weeks on account of his health. again. That the frightful German threat to restore Rheims Cathedral may possibly come to nothing after all. That Sir Edward Carson is out in the cold, but luckily for him he has his Ulster. That there is some talk of recalling our own Winston from the front—he is not done with yet. That Victorians are warned against Sunday, tlie guests 01 ine aitmnuu.. . tg E ;„ Amerioan liners, being Major and Mrs. Bruce Powley. g^ they haye un]imited money to spend. Smuggler SCOTLAND'S BEST GAELIC WHISKY Is the standard of highest excellence, a blend of the purest selected old Scotch—of exceptional favor and complete maturity. WHOLESALE AGENTS Pither & Leiser Limited VICTORIA VANCOUVER B. 0. MrB. Gibson, York Place, is giving a birthday party for young people on New Year's Eve. Captain and Mrs. Roaf were "at home" to a number of friends last Sunday, the guests of the afternoon ■ Mr * Mrs. G. L. Foulkes gave a delightful informal dance for young people on Christmas night. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Jackson entertained at dinner on Monday. The Misses Russell, Boyd, and Street gave a bridge party on Tuesday night, nt which a large number of guests were present. 5K That if intending travellers want any further information they can have it by applying to "The Week". % That our American Cousins never did make a success of managing a ship of any kind. That if they are unable to protect their passengers from submarines, , they might at least protect them Colonel and Mrs. Andrew Haggard from ,, shari(Si» ore iu residence at Aisla Mansions for the winter months. Mrs. Stanley McBraire Smith, Al- berni, is the guest of Mrs. Harry Briggs, Oak Bay. THORPE'S Water Relieves Rheumatism Doctors Recommend It Phone 435 Thnt Victoria gave Sir Richard McBride a send off of which any man, even a Premier, might be proud. * That the real reason Henry Ford turned back was because he found A very successful Red Cross tea tlla(. ]ie was no Sehwimmer. MIHERAL ACT (Form F.) Certificate of Improvements NOTICE was given nt Esquimalt on Tuesday afternoon. An interesting recital was given by Miss Helen Badgley at the Alexandra Hall on Tuesday afternoon, under the That the Vancouver World there have been no defections, and no lull in the Prohibition Campaign. * That the Saturday Chinook says auspices of the Women's Canadian that; ^lie campaign has 'gone "quiet Club. Many friends of Mrs. W. Holmes arc interested to hear that she is actively employed in a private hospital for soldiers near London. Mrs. Holmes is one of the first of the women of Western Canada to lend her aid in this way. m Mr. C. Mollandain, Government Printing Office, hns been nble to return fo bis duties after having been laid up for a month in the house, as a result of being run over by a jitney ear on the 1st. of December. Pounder Mineral Claim, situate In the Victoria Mining Division of Port Says Renfrew District.. Where located: On Bugaboo Creek. TAKE NOTICE that I, L. N. Anderson, R.M.D. No. 1, Royal Oak, B.C. Free Miner's Certificate No. 94280 B.. Intend, sixty days from tho date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim, And further take notice that action, under section 85, must be commenced Thnt the opinion of "Hornet" is before the Issuance of such Certificate that "you pays your money and you of Improvements. takes your choice." and it wonders what's the matter. That it thinks the politicians have been trying fo "run the show." Dated this A.D., 1916. 12th day of November, PANTAOES, 1916 For Ihe first week of (he Now Year Mnnnger Rice, of Pnntages, hns obtained an nll-stnr bill. Headed by Wnlson & Dilnnoy, with Ihe "Ten Fashion Girls," presenting a dnintv musical comedy. Oklahoma . Hob Albright, an old favorite of only **"* nn(1 wn,t' Victoria audiences, includes sonic new soncs in his repertoire. Poofs Bros and Co., in "A Do*'» b,rt7oc" Oigw on the market. Messrs. Troubles", a comedy of errors. Miss ™Bl lw" Y"„_,..„. «....*.„»„.„.. Thnt Victoria is to be congratulated on securing the Bantams. That Major Bruce Powley is the right mail in the right place, and will recruit his regiment in record time. Thnt this is Ihe last cull to Ihe young unmarried men of Victoria; after January it will he "Hobson's choice." * That the latest motto of the "slackers" is, "They also servo who L. N. Nov. 20 ANDERSON. Dec. 11 START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT Call for the BIG B. CIGAR. The Billie Seaton, a charming Spokane girl in a selection of songful ditties is far above the average. For clever athletic work it would be hard to bent the Standard Bro- Fepper & Walters, 679 Johnson Street, Phone 1106. Manufacturers, Victoria, B. 0. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINIMQ REGULATIONS Coal mining rights of the Dominion in Manitoba. Saskatchewan and Alberta, tlie Yukon Territory, tho Northwest Territories and In a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term ol' twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 an acre. Not more'than 2,500 acres will be leased to one applicant. Applications for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to tho Agent or Sub Agent of the District in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory tho land must bo described by sections, or legal subdivisions of sections, and In unsurvoyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5, which will be WIPE YOUR FEET on a good he hard to ncnt tne suinimni pro- _„_., TTRPT! T>OOR MAT Made funded If the rights applied for are not thers, who hnve a new line of feats COCOA I"""- """Von „ T available, but not otherwise. A royalty .i,„t L.,„m\, „„,l imfflo iho nnn-innM. in Canada. 90c to ?iM. «.. a. slml, b0 pnl(1 on tll merobantab]e ol„. Brown & Co., 1302 Douglas Street, Phone 3712. thnt mystify nnd baffle the audience. The following guests were among those registered at the Westholme Hotel the past week: W. M. Drain, R. Paterson Mr. and Mrs. T. Watson. M. N. Shaw, J. Peterson and wife, Win. Simon, S. Johnson Landis, Duncan B. Lea. Saskatoon! U J. MeCraeken, Moose , hut s)|e .^ Jaw; S. K. fievica nnd wife, Kinley B. fievicn nnd M R. Olsen. of N. Battle- ford: J. M. Cunningham, Winnipeg; Stanlev Scott, Kaslo; Edwin Hodg- ADVIOE TO MABEL A London man just bad States says that a little girl on train to Pittsburgh was chewing son Tisdnle, Snsk.; T). Rchiimnn, Bellinehnm: C. G. Hinds, Oakland; David Re'd, Drnyton, N. Dakota; Mrs. A. V. Oillincham nnd Mr. nnd Mrs. (i. Sheriff, of Portland: Mrs. R. W. Btirkett nnd son, of Westholme. IN A FUNK TO KNOW WHAT TO GIVE; Call at 1302 Douglas St., >T S^FT-TON'S OLD OOUNT'V and net some useful oresents. Lar»e Tjpy GOODS STOW,—734 Yates ptock of useful Oookerv and Oh'na, Street Woollen Blankets tJi<« week Carvers, Bread Mixers, Hut Crackers, from 82.96 to $7.50. Old prices re- Porket Knives, Berrv <Vs Dinner dnced. Set'' Btc- *• A' BROWN & CO. put of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton. Tlie person operating tlie mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of mer- ch an table coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights from the ftre n0* being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a tlie year. The lease will include the coal mining rights only, but the leasee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may ho considered neces- pullincr it out in long strings ""fy for the working of the mine at the 1 h ° rate of $10.00 an acre. into her For full information application , . ■> i should he made to the Secretary of the siutl ner Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. Deputy Minister of the Interior. W. W. CORY. N.B,—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not he paid for. march 22. Madame Watts Suite 401-4 B. C. Farm, aids. Dontrlaa St., victo..!*, b. n. SPECIAL LINE OF CHIFFON TAFFETTAS FOR YOUNG LADIES' EVENING FROCKS. FROM $45. LADIES Bring In yonr Telouri. Beaver and Felt Huts; we remodel them Into the latest itylei. VICTORIA HAT FACTORY 1104 Broad Street Phone 1799 Royal Victoria Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday DECEMBER 23, 24 and 25 'THE DEFENCE EMPIRE' OF OUR Film taken by authority Army Council of High-Class Chocolates IN BEAUTIFUL BASKET or Boxes, make an Ideal Gift for a lady Clay's QUALITY BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS 619 Fort Street. Telephone 101 NEW METHOD LAUNDRY Limited "Quality Laundertrs" 1(15-1017 North Park Strut Phone 2300 ed nnd lotting it fall back moulli again. "Mabel mother in a horrified 'whisper. "Mabel, don't do flint. Chew your gum like n little lady." MEDICAL MASSAGE. - Ethel Geary, Masseuse, Vapour, Steam and Tub Baths. Hand and Electric Massage. Electric and Scalp Treatment, 707y2 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C. 2nd Floor. Office, No. 10. Patronise "HIBBS", Tronnce Alley, opposite Colonist Office. Beit Shoe Repairing in town. U.U.T. Wine s, Liquor &., Ltd. (Successor to West End Grocery Co. Liquor Department.) NEW YEAR'S CHEER THE TIME HONOURED CUSTOM OF A GLASS OF CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR THE WELCOME CALLER TAKE HOME A BOTTLE OF ANY OF OUR FAMOUS PORTS, SHERRIES, GLflRETS Brandies, Sauternes, Whiskies, Champagnes, Gins, Rum, Imported and Domestic Beers. Liquers We can please your fancy as regards price and quality. A wide and complete stock to choose from. Phone 4850 1624 GOVERNMENT STREET Daily delivery to all parts of city. Opposite Pantages CLOTHES OF DISTINCTION From us you can expect something more than correct style and fit—you can expect clothes that bear the unmistakable stamp of quality, refinement and good taste. We invite you to visit our unique establishment—an establishment from the West End of London, located in the heart of Victoria. You will find us fully conversant with the newest style tendencies from the world's premier fashion centres. Our stock of materials is in excellent taste, and presents a varied selection. LANGE & BROWN (Late of London, England.) NAVAL, MILITARY, LADIES' AND CIVIL TAILORS TELEPHONE 4830 747 YATES STREET -*. PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Week Commencing January 3rd THE TEN FASHION GIRLS Beautiful Scenery—Stunning Costumes STANDARD BROS. Acme of Athletic Artistry BILEE SEATON Singing Comedienne POTTS BROS. & OOi "A Double Double" BOB ALBRIGHT The "MaleMelba" PANTAGESCOPE THUS IIOWI DAILT—3, 7130 AW» 9:15 Matinees 16c. Evening: Orchestra and Balcony 25. Boxes 60 The Telephone Will Take You Quickly The telephone is the short cut. It will take you anywhere, in a moment. Whether the objective point is in town, in the province, or anywhere along the coast, it's all the same. Every telephone is a long distance telephone, and one place is as near as another, Day or night, any kind of weather, the telephone is always in service, B. C. TELEPHONE COMPANY, Limited SHELTON'S OLD COUNTRY DRY GOODS STORE, 734 Yates St. WHITE LUNCH LIMITED, 1009 OhiFren's and Misses' kilt skirts in Government Street. 642 Yates Street, Shepherds plaids and navy serge, 664 Johnpon Street. Onr food, Middles to match from $1.60 per gar- varletv and mrire are of the best, nient. Ladies' Tweed Skirts from Tn-nection invited. $1.50. WHO WROTE HAMLET? "The inspector of schools was dining with the local squire. " 'Very funny thing happened today,' he said, as they lit their cigars. 'I wnsn little bit irritated, and I shouted at a boy, "Who wrote Hamlet?" The little chap was flustrated, "P-please! sir, it wasn't me!" he stuttered!' "Tho squire guffawed loudly. " 'And I suppose the little devil had done it after all I' lie roared.''— A Dominie's Log:, hy A. S. Neill, M.A., (Herbert Jenkins.) When you want reliable Shoe Repairing in a hurry, go to HIBBS, Trounce Alley, opcosite Ooloniit
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