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The Week fl British Columbia Newspaper and Review The Official Organ of the Victoria Real Estate Exchange and of the Royal Victoria Yacht dub Vol. XIII, No. 39—14th Year Victoria, B;C«,s^AjNADA, March 11, 1916 5c. a copy $2.00 a year The Political Situation AT the -present moment the Provincial Government occupies a unique position, and one without an exact parallel in Canadian history. With, a following of thirty-eight out of forty- two in the Legislative Assembly its nominees have sustained an' overwhelming defeat in the; two principal cities of the Province, and narrowly escaped defeat in a third.' Victoria and Vancouver contain to-day more than half the population of B.-C.j and they are the only cities of first magnitude. While it cannot be claimed that they speak for the whole of the Province, no one can deny that the significance of their verdict must be recognized by any constitutional leader., The seriousness of the situation is emphasized by the admitted fact that in neither case was the Conservative defeat a Liberal victory. It was compassed by the assistance of men of all , parties, and may fairly be accepted as an "'expressibri' of public opinion. It is admitted on all hands that the Government candidates were unexceptionable, and that their defeat was in no sense a personal one. Many causes led to the eclipse of the Conservative Party in the two Coast cities, but it is not necessary to look beyond hard times and a steadily waning confidence in the Government, The former has always been a strong enough argument to ensure over-throw, and since British Columbia has suffered more than any •*' other province in the Dominion, it is not surprising that it should have had full weight in the recent Elections. It is also certain that the large shrinkage in revenue, and a feeling of uncertainty as to the financial liabilities of the Province, and the possibility of the Government being able to deal with them satisfactorily accentuated the situation. Another factor which undoubtedly affected the result in a pre-eminent degree was the conviction that a strong Opposition should be placed in the House. It is not necessary to labour this point. The Week hns urged it for five years, and expressed regret that at the last Provincial Election the result was a practical shutout for the Liberals. There were other factors which need not be specified, but which are present in every mind. The business of the moment for the Conservative Party and the Government is to face the situation squarely. This cannot be done unless its full significance is conceded. The Elections must be regarded as atvote of want of confidence by half the Electors of the Province. Under these circumstances a courageous policy is required. The 'party should hold a Provincial Convention in Victoria or Vancouver as soon as the House adjourns. At that Convention the questions of policy and leadership should be determined in order that Conservatives may face the General Election with a united front. The Week believes that the Province is still Conservative, and that if the Party lines up intelligently with the requirements of the moment, it will be entrusted with another lease of power to complete the important policies and works which it has carried within a measurable distance of success. It is a bad time to change Governments, but a good time for a thorough party and Governmental house-cleaning. In all the criticism which has been directed against the Government by Opposition speakers not ono word has been said about the War. The ingenuity and skill of tho Liberal platform and the Liberal press have been expended upon issues of far less importance and far less significance than the supreme fnct that the War lias disorganized everything, and rendered financial operations for the time next to impossible. To this extent the Conservative Government of B. C. is the victim of circumstances, but none the less tho Government too must face the situation. The Week believes that the proper course would be for the Premier to announce the abandonment of nil contentious legislation and a dissolution ns soon ns the voting of supplies and other necessnry business enn be put through the House. The Government hns received no mandate for new legislation of an important character, and after the reverses at Victoria nnd Vancouver, it would be unconstitutional to proceed along those lines. There is little doubt that this course would meet with popular approval, and would go a long way to restore confidence in a Conservative regime. It cannot bo denied that even the ship-building policy of the Government was received with little or no enthusiasm in the two Const cities which would benefit most by its operation. And even more might be snid ns to the reception of other policies brought for- ward in the recent campaign. It is because The-Week believes that British Columbia is still Conservative, and that a Conservative Government can best serve its interests at the present time and in the near future, that it does not hesitate to urge n frank nnd fearless policy, which nlone will serve its purpose in view of, the recent reverses. Pair Play AT the recent Bye-Election in Victoria hundreds of Conservatives either stayed away from the polls, or voted for, the Liberal Candidate because of their disapproval of the Government policy with respect to Prohibition. Many of these people favour Prohibition on fair lines, but are not willing to perpetrate what savours of injustice;""even "to bring about what many people consider a1mbrar-rSfoM:'"'J:5,ftis?i.yjiew is not influenced by any feeling of sympathy for the' liquor 'jiifade, but "solely ,by unwillingness to abandon British standards pf Air dealing in such an important matter of legisla^oa," .Ik£jla^st proposal of the Government would, ■■■ assuming'that CweneW"'|^otio$,'were held about .June, give the trade just six'^|iths.^d(^;y,tp ojiit. In the State of Washington two years notice was grpfty'ahd'in other American States three years'. It is impossible 'ij&s'|x. months to do anything towards getting "rid of stock and clearing out tho business creditably. There are ' few people" who'tfimk tftar it" would be fair, even in the event of a Prohibition Measure becoming law, to bring it into operation before January 1st, 1918. Then many consider that in-shutting down-a . business which has been conducted, under the laws of the Province, and which has been the chief contributor to its revenues, some form of compensation should be paid. Prom a purely business standpoint the trade is on all fours with any other business enterprise, and is entitled to the same treatment. But the claim to compensation, and to a longer notice is strengthened by the action of the Government three years ago, which forced licencees all over the Province to make extensive additions to their premises under what is known as the "Bowser Liquor Act." These extensions cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in few instances have they earned sufficient to pay interest on the money which had to be borrowed. The spirit of fairness also leads to the consideration that much of this money, probably most of it was loaned by people who have no direct interest in the liquor trade. It was just an ordinary mortgage, based upon standard valuations. The bulk of the money was English money, and the bulk of .itjeill be lost if any measure is passed • which does not provide for compensation in some tangible form. The Week is putting this question, not on political, but on business and ethical grounds, and believes that the views expressed above are held by many Prohibitionists, nnd by a sufficient number of the Legislature to ensure their recognition in any Measure which may bo drafted. Before dismissing this subject, it may bo well to point out the significance of certain figures submitted to the House during the present week by the Provincial Board of Health. These figures show thnt at the moment there are nearly one hundred thousand fewer people in the Province than at the outbreak of War. Of these twenty-two thousand are soldiers who hnve gone overseas, and of the remainder it is fair to assume that a large number are tem- ■ porarily absent. It is surely not reasonable that a question of vital importance, which hns divided public opinion in Cnnnda for many years, should be settled by a snatch vote while so many men are away. If so, it should nt lenst bo settled along lines which will not leave the Province open to the reproach of having betrayed the principles of justice and fairplay, for which Ihe most notable of our absentees are fighting. Hindering Recruiting DURING the past few months the branch of Pastor Russell's organization, which operates in this city, hns been acting as an anti-recruiting agency. A well known citizen who recently wont to Chicago returned with a bundle of blank affidavits, such as arc required under the Canadian Jlilitia Act by persons who have conscientious objections to fighting. While the recruiting officer has been doing his host to induce able-bodied young men to don His Majesty's uniform and fight for the Empire, Pastor Bus- sell's Agent has been showing them how easy it is to ovade this responsibility by joining the ranks of tho "conscientious objector." The significance of this propaganda is to be found in the fact that each objector states in his affidavit that he is a Member of Pastor Russell's Bible Rending Association, and thnt is cited ns sufficient ground for claiming immunity from service. Scores of able-bodied men hnve been contemptible enough to swear to these affidavits, nnd n number hnve already boon forwarded to the Militia Department with a claim for exemption. The Week calls attention lo the circumstances for two reasons. First of all because there should be no room in this city for nn organization which promotes nn anti-recruiting campaign, especially under the specious pretext of "Bible-reading." The second is thnt while the conscientious objector if "bonn- fido" can claim exemption under the Militia Act, the civil law enn at lenst get nfter tho mnn who makes a business of hindering recruiting. The Anti'German Onion THE WEEK is in receipt of n communication from the Head Office of the Anti-German Union in London, staling that the Union hns boon disbanded in consequence of "internal dissension," and that as nil branches established elsewhere woro affiliated, they too lose their status. Probably the President of the local branch was not aware of this when he introduced his resolution at the meeting of the Board of Trade on Thursday. The disbanding of the parent society does not prevent the formation of independent local agencies, having the same objects in view, but they would hardly be effective unless supported by a strong organization at the heart of the Empire. The Week believes that the true solution of the problem of the future relations of the Allies with Germany will not be solved through the medium of "Strafing" societies, but through the important Imperial Trade Organization which has been formed in London, and which is already developing a policy which, so far as its details have leaked out, is bound to be popular, and should be effective. The B. 6. Base Hospital IN the Colonist of Wednesday appeared a letter from Mr. Davis, of Nanaimo, who accompanied the No. 5 Base Hospital to Salonika. The letter formed a remarkable contrast with most letters describing conditions at the Front. It stated that there was no lack of supplies of any kind, and in the matter of food-the "menu" was such as anyone in Victoria would be glad to get these times. The arrival of this letter was very apropos and more than justified the stand taken by the Red Cross Society in its Official Report, where it strongly urges charitable organizations not to forward supplies of any kind for the B. C. Base Hospital, Before this letter came to hand the President of the Women's Canadian Club, in the exercise of a wise discretion, had withdrawn the application of the Club for permission to hold a. Tag Day, a decision more than justified by the circumstances and strongly supported by Mr. Davis's letter. Noblesse Oblige DURING the recent Electoral Campaign at least two Liberal speakers overstepped the' bounds of decency in their references to the Lieutenant-Governor. These speakers were Dr. McKay, of Vancouver, and John Oliver, of the Delta. The former, at least should have known better, and the latter, as an old public man and ex-leador of his party, did know better, but for once allowed partizan feeling to run away with his better judgment. The Lieutenant-Governor is not in a position to defend himself from attacks of this kind, but it may not be out of place to suggest, especially in these troublous times, that it is not the part of a good citizen to make rash statements, calculated to shake public confidence in the character of the King's representative. There is no room for such slurs in connection with the present Lioutennnt-Governor, and the ease with which Mr. Oliver's charge wns shown to be without foun- dntion would in nny other ense elicit an apology. That, however, could hardly be expected from the other offender against the canons of good taste. Acting Minister of Militia THE Hon. A. E. Kemp has been appointed Acting Minister of Militia during the absence of Gen. Sir Sam Hughes, in England. It is to be hoped that the Acting Minister will bo nble to give more attention to organization thnn has been possible for the Minister-in-Chiof. Everyone applauds the zeal of Sir Sam in the matter of recruiting, but over since the outbreak of War there has been a "screw loose" somewhere in Ihe matter of organizing. There is no reason to assume thnt Victoria is any worse off in this respect than other parts of the Dominion. It is, however, devoutly to be hoped that no other place is ns badly off as Victoria. The conditions in most of our local camps hnve been deplorable, especially during the present winter, nnd in spite of abnormal weather they nre i litibns which could, and should, have been anticipated, and remedied. What is true of the Willows Camp is true of Comox, nnd even in n lesser degree of the modest camp established for the Bantams at Beaoon Hill Park, Lack of foresight, lack of supplies, Inek of arms, absence of organized military training, just n scries of fatigue duties and meaningless marches, which have done nothing beyond keeping the men in fairly good physioa] condition. Even this bus been handicapped by an appalling amount of sickness due to colds. The fault has hitherto rested nl Ottawa, I al Officers have lacked the i essary authority to do many things which ought to hnve been done, nnd especially have Ibey been unable to secure adequate supplies of clothing and equipment. There is plenty of room for the Hon. A. E. Kemp to distinguish himself in litis field, nml it is the field in which our greatest military organizer, Kitchener, first won recognition. SUBSCRIBERS TO THE WEEK ARE RESPECTFULLY REMINDED THAT THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 1916 ARE NOW DUE, AND BY PAYING THEM EARLY IN THE YEAR THEY CAN MATERIALLY ASSIST THE PAPER. l'age Two THE WEEK SATURDAY, MARCH 11 a mwmMM WEEK mmin *■» nkiuk* Ml Oourtn.j Itmt, Tiotori*, 1.0, Otwuto. T.ltphom. law honibles and dreams of the story she has just read. Then follows the plot, depicting all the hair-raising »* and breath-taking escapes that en- «i uounu.j nwi, vinoiw, a.v., -/-~— r Bue TJle act js splendidly staged, SFERSmSpW* To^ tra.!^.^^^^ *• effect being novel and highly ar- ' tistic while the chorus numbers are WILLIAM BLAKEMORE Pr..ld.nt and Bdltor above the average. Chris. Richards, - ___________^____ the well-known eccentric comedian, pared a course of lectures on eondi- is also one of the contributors to the Sons in the British Overseas Domin- bill and is sure to he atog favorite, ions. The study of international "A Glimpse of Irealnd" will be conditions, political, economic, and Panted by Michael Emmett, the social, is of great importance, and rich tenor and his Irish beauty, embraces an education in which They render the ever-popular sweet women are held to be usually deflci- ballads of the Emerald Isle with a ent. The Women's Canadian Club lot of "Old Somestead ' effects, in- offers an unique opportunity to eluding several trained doves, erows, Wl th. fine those who realize the national im- a dog and a rooster. The Packard A large audience enjoyed he hue t Four k „ot an automobile but two programme presented by amateur po™" . . f th men and two maids of high-speed talent at the Royal Victoria The. re ^^^ToiL w 11 have to mirth, melody aud terpsichorean en- last Tuesday night The entertain- ^ J£ joyme'»t. The LaVarr,, a man and ment was arranged under the aus- »""
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"nerable. They come now. For they have committed an to the ProvinBlal Government, which *"? aU Parts of the world Many enormity which is far more ser ous a ... . „ . , »' them are made in England. There . ,, j. ., -n , t .-. x finances the Annual Convention of ... norm.„ ._:„. ;„ „,,. „:j., _i,„ in the eyes of the Farmers' Institute are Herman spieB in our midst who than any breach of the law govern- the Farmers Institutes, to find that are busy disseminating German lies, ing the school and vital statistics. In a topic of sue1* importance- has re- If we were all constantly vigilant, the graphic words of a delegate liv- ceived its careiui consideration. In- we might run some of these gentry ing near the Doukhobours, these cidentally, it is bound to furnish to earth. Behind many a lie there is strange people, living consistently up more than one evening's amusement many a spy. If the source of each to their religious aversion to taking to the staid and sober Doukhobours, lie could be discovered, some aston- life, actually "trap gophers, throw whose hostile critics are driven even ishing things would be revealed. Un- them into large cages and carry in the important session of a- Farm- fortunately the lie-carriers, as a rule, them off their own land to dump ers' Institute Convention to attack are innocent patriots who do not study of German baits and them on some neighbor's property." them along the line of "gophers." trouble to follow the clue to its Ger- They have not been classified $. It was surely an oversight on the man beginning. catalogued. Why? Judging from the language used part of the Colonist to omit the name * * by delegates who support this objec- of the delegate who introduced the The lies which creep over the wires if you are curious, it would repay (ion, nothing short of oapital punish- subject, and of those who supported from neutral countries are legion, you to study the lies circulated be- ment would fit such a crime. But him in this supreme effort of unoon- some from Norway, some from fore each German stroke during the note the unconscious humour of the scions humour. Sweden, some from Switzerland, some War. Iu each case the Berlin con- situation. The next paragraph goes If there is one subject which more from the United States. A great ittror let loose a covey of rumours on to state that "holders of large than another is exciting derision in many come from Italy. I need hard- which persuaded the innocent Briton areas of unimproved land should be scientific circles it is the subject of ly point out that Athens is a prolific to look the other way. While we forced by the Government to exter- "eugenics." Not- the "eugenics" mother of falsehoods. It is really were pluming and preening ourselves inmate the gophers from their pro- which merely aims at improving the amazing that so many of these ob- Up0n 0Ur vigilant foresight, the Ger- perty. Although the farmers might health of prospective parents so that vious lies are swallowed by the in- mans were doing the very opposite of kill all the vermin on their own land, their children shall, as far as is pos- uocent British people. The news- wuat we expected them to do. All other vermin poured over the bound- Bible, start life without the handicap papers might very well star German tne surprises in this war—with the aries from the wild land as soon as of inherited disease, because so far lies. They might deoorate a possible exception of the Falkland Islands the work of extermination was com- all men are agreed, but the "eugen- lie with one star, a probable lie with coup—were German surprises. The pleted. The Government also was ics" which is at the moment the up- two stars, and a positively blatant lie Allies nppear to be incapable of vis- HOUSE CLEANING HELPS Now is the time to make preparations for your spring house cleaning. Much time, labor and thought have been spent on modern inventions for lightening the drudgery of house work, and saving the housekeeper's time. Every day you waste energy doing work some of these little inventions would save you, you are paying a big price for them and getting nothing back. We have a goodly array of brushes for cleaning day. You'll like our English Brushes, specially made for all kinds of Work. 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If you want a Stretcher that can be used for either full-size or sash curtains, simple to set up and adjust, and rigid to work on, get "Two-in-One" at our cash price of $3.16. We have other grades at CASH PRICES STRETCHERS, with stationary pins, $2.26 and $3.16 STRETCHERS, with adjustable pins $4.06 and ion and prevision. They are always barking up the wrong tree. * The attack upon Serbia, of course, is the most glaring example of all. It ought to have been foreseen. It was, in fact, foreseen by many persons gifted with common sense. But guilty in letting thousands of go- permost freak notion of our respect- with three stars, pliers infest their wild land and the ed cousins south of the line. The SS roadways." system of "eugenics" which runs to It is all very well to ridicule thc jt; "selection," which would try every stupidity of German diplomacy be- From this it would appear that the time to mate Venus and Adonis, and fore the war. It was inept. It was Doukhobours are not greater sinners which believes that it is possible to banal. It was brainless. But the than other men, or even than the determine-the health, the type and Germans nre not too proud to profit Government, but they are singled the characteristics of coming genera- by their own blunders. Their diplo- out because they adopt an unusual tions physically, mentally, and spirit- mncy during the war has been as and ingenious method of getting rid ually by a process of selection. The clever as their diplomacy before the it was not foreseen by the giants of a pest. One would like to know derision of the scientist is derived wnr wns clumsy. I do not think we who run the war. And why. Be- whnt benefit it would be to the com- from investigation and experience, have tumbled to this fact. But it is cause the German eyewash fulfilled munity if the Doukhobours destroyed All human experience runs counter nearly time that we recognized the its purpose. I could give scores of their gophers, while the Government to the main theory of "eugenics." radical improvement in Germnn similar instances. There was the re- and other owners of large areas fail- It hns never been the case that ideal- diplomacy during the war. The Ger- verberating folly of two Turkish ed to do so. Would the Doukhobours ly strong, healthy, robust parents mnns scrapped their blundering diplo- battleships which were seized by Mr. be cheerfully compensated by the were bound to have children of the mats as promptly as they scrapped Churchill, an exploit absolutely hitter if the gophers from the out- same type. Indeed, the contrast be- their blundering generals. Let mc trumpeted ns a masterpiece of strn- side persisted in "pouring over the tween parents and their children is give one instance—Prince von Billow, tegy. Thnt exploit wns enpped by boundaries" into the Doukhobours' often remarkable. I know a mnn nnd * the escape of the Goebon. Hence thc land. If not, why not? And if not, wife, neither of whom is over 5 feet The work done by Prince von trngedy of the Dardanelles, the cap- where is the logic of the complaint, 3, nnd neither of whom ever weighed Billow in Italy and in Switzerland is lure of Bulgaria by the Central * in health more thnn 120 lbs., nnd one not adequately appreciated in this Powers, nnd the martyrdom of Ser- Perhaps, however, ns in many of whom always looked delicate, who country. When the secret history of bin and Montenegro. It is not plen- humoi'ous incidents, the climax is by have six children, four soons and two the wnr is written, it will startle sunt fo dwell upon these ineptitudes, far llic most amusing part of the daughters. All the sons are well over posterity. The intrigues of von but it is worth our while to profit story. In order to appreciate its rich 6 feet, and weigh in the neighbor- Bulow provide the key to many by the lessens they tench. We enn- unction it is necessary to remember hood of 200 lbs. each. They are all mysteries which puzzle tlie verdant not afford more blunders of tluil sort, thnt we have been trying for some- at tlie Front now and all typical British public. Then there wns flic The sooner we enn size up Ihe thing like fifteen years to compel athletes. The daughters nre over mission of Field-Mnrshnl Von der (Ionium lines Ihe better, 'flic (fertile Doukhobours to send their chil- » f|. 9 in height, nnd corresponding- flnltz in Constantinople, Why wns mans hnve mastered our psychology, dren to school. Of course the object |y robust. They never hnd sickness that wily gentleman sent in hot haste Lcl us master theirs, Lot ns set our of til's was to make them into good in the family, nnd never employed n from Belgium to Turkey. Germnn cleverest brains to work upon the Canadians, with higher standards of doctor. Yet I am confident that no diplomacy scored heavily in Sofia lies flint are pouring in from Amster- ooliduct llinn they could possibly nt- "eugenic" council would hnve select- nnd Alliens, nnd other Bnlknn enpi- dam, Copenhagen, New York, Athens, tnin in the benighted condition they ed them ns idcnl parents. The above tnls. Count Bernstnrff's diplomacy Home, nnd other haunts of tlie gen- were occupying under the training reflections nre suggested by a para- scored heavily in Washington. If |]c Hun. Nearly nil those lies hnve graph in a report of Dr. J. G. Mc- we could see nil the invisible films a definite purpose nnd nim. Let us Kny, noting medical superintendent thnt were spun in these various beware of that anonymous neutral of the Provincial Mental Hospital, cent res, we should marvel at the who is continually throwing dust in which wns presented to the Legisln- world-cobweb woven by the German our eyes. Lot us bo on our guard hire on Wednesday by the Provincial spider. against tlie honest broker who is tho Secretary. Evidently Dr. McKay 3K Innocent conduit of German fables, hns been bitten by the "eugenic" The use mnde of the neutral Press Lot ns sniff nl every rumour thnt dis- bugi or he would never hnve penned is not yet ronlised by our innocent tracts our attention. Above nil. lol live following ridiculous sentence. It officialdom. Tlie oeenn of eye-wash us lie sccpticnl with regard In slurios is to be hoped Hint the Government hns boon squirted into the gullible that come from apparently honour- will not allow him to spend nny pub- British eye by the Germnn linrs who nble persons, lie funds on the "eugenic" propn- He in every neutral country. They * gnndn. "I believe Hint nnyone who have mnde n spcoinl study of our There nre two kinds of flonnni] lie. is fninilinr with psychentry will ngrec politicians nnd onr publicists, to sny One is the lie which the Germans with mc Hint greater enre should bo nothing of our strategists. They wish ns to believe. Tho other is tho know oxaotly the sort of bait which lie which the Germans wish us to dis- wo will tnke. They know exnetly the believe. The starvation lie belongs kind of fly nt which wo will rise. |o the first group. T have censod to Some of the bnits nre crude. Somo believe it. The Kiel Cnnnl lio is of llio flies nre gaudy. Others nre subtler. The Germans wish us to bo- siibtlo. But nobodv hns mnde n liovo it. Therefore T disbelieve it. The Telephone Takes the Miles Out of Distance When you want to phone to Vancouver Island, to the Kootenay or down the Coast, use the telephone right beside you. Every telephone is a long distance telephone. There is no difficulty in hearing the party at the other end. So when you want to telephone long distance, do so from your own house or office. You get your party, or you don't pay. That means you get your answer. And all in a few moments, too. B. C. TELEPHONE COMPANY, Limited TO ENGLAND Travel in safety and comfort via 0. P. R. in connection with following steamships: 1st. 2nd, $50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 50.00 60.00 3rd. $37.50 36.00 33.75 36.25 37.60 35.00 Date. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apl. SS. Baltic, from New York $110.00 SS, Cameronia, from New York... 86.00 SS. Corinthian, from St. John SS. Orduna, from New York 100.00 SS. Adriatic, from New York 120.00 SS. Tuscania, from New York 85.00 Letters of identification enabling British subjects to enter United Kingdom now being issued by Dominion Immigration agent free of charge. For steamships and sleeping car reservations write or call on: CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY 1102 Oovernment Street. Phone 174 General Agency of all Atlantic Steamship Lines nnd tuition of the Doukhohour community. Now notice the sequel—In Alberta the nid of the schoolboys wns invoked to rid the country of the gopher pest. A bounty wns paid to boys on "gophers' tails," but it wns found in practice Hint, to use the graphic language of one delegate, "where Ihis plan hnd been tried Hie boys hnd caught the gophers, clipped their tnils, nnd turned them loose ngnin." Whether this is to he regarded ns a tribute to the higher education furnished by the Canadian public school nr whether Canadian boys shnre the aversion of thc Doukhobours to tnk- inc life, deponent knoweth not, but it certainly looks ns if the education which we have forced upon tho observed and n broader education given to the coming generation so that matrimony will be looked upon from a psychological standpoint fnr the betterment nf the species, both mentally nnd physically," Have Your Home During the Winter AT THIS HOTEL You can study economy and still live in comfort at the Prince Oeorgo Hotel. This fine Hostelry, right in tho heart of the city (opposite City Hall), offers to a limited number of desirable guests the very best accommodation at the lowest cost. No car fares to pay, Bteam heat, hot and cold running water, phone, etc., in every room. Elevator to all floors at any hour of the day or night. Absolutely fireproof. Rates from $10.00 per month with all facilities. Inspection cordially invited. Cor. Douglas and Pandora Streets, Phone 3280. Patronize "HIBBS", Tronnce Alley, opposite Colonist Office. Best Shoe Repairing in town. When you want reliable Shoe Repairing in a hurry, go to HIBBS. Trounce Alley, opposite Colonist ■■ Page Four THE WEEK, SATURDAY, MARCH 11 SOTTO VOCE Bv the Hornet That there was not much imoney lost over last Saturday's Bye-Election in Victoria. That the bottom was knocked out of tbe betting by an announcement on Tuesday night. That any time after that it was 10 to 1 on one. m . . That a great many announcements fo'iind their way into the press which would have done less harm if they had been put in the waste paper basket. Thnt there is no disagreement on one point—it was not a Liberal victory. That in spite of the adverse influences which defeated the Government candidate, the candidate is all right. That in spite of the adverse influence which gave the Government u slnp in the face, the Conservative Party is all right. That the situation calls for a cool head and caution. That the misguided Conservatives who are whistling "Will Ye No Come Back Agen," have selected the wrong tune. That there are many rumours in the air, but the Party will settle the question. That the soner the chosen leader has the support of a Provincial Convention, the better for the Party— nnd the Leader. 3K- . , That Hie V. A. D„ under the direction of Mrs. C. -E, Wilson and Mrs. Sampson, are going to conduct a Hospital for the 103rd Regiment in the Stadaeona Residence. % 'That they are doing this at the personal request of Colonel Henni- ker, whose Battalion is sorely handicapped for lack of suitable hospitnl. That if the Girl Guides cannot shovel snow, they are pretty good at scrubbing floors; they scrubbed out four rooms at Stadaeona Hospital last Saturday. That the Canadinn Club is to be commended for holding Mrs. Van Ogle's lecture in the Alexandra Club, instead of at Government House. That "Hornet" hns the assurance of the esteemed President of the club that Mrs. Van Ogle is of Dutch, and not of German origen. That ns the President has known Mrs. Van Ogle personally for seventeen years, there can be no doubt that her assurance should be accepted. That as the information received by "Hornet" came from a high source in Seattle, it is certain thnt there nre two Mrs. Vnn Ogles. Thnt the King's Daughters expect to clear $100 by the Goodwin Concert. That when full particulars nre available it will be possible to determine whether the gnme is worth tho cnndle. That meanwhile it is satisfactory to know that the King's Daughters consider they have made "a good business arrangement" with the or- irnnizntion. Thnt Hie public, which furnishes nil tbe funds, will be the best judges of Hint, when they know tbo result. That there will bo universal regret at losing tbe most efficient D. 0. C, which the llth Military D:strict hns hnd for many yenrs. ■SS. That, the regret will bo tempered wilh satisfaction thnt Colonel Ogil- vie will be able to gratify his dearest wish in going to the Front. Thnt possibly his most notable achievement has been in successfully weathering the storm of politicnl complications which would have overwhelmed a less resolute man. That "Hornet" mnde a good shot when ho snid that officinl resignations from the 67th would be in order on Ihe ove of the depnrture of the Regiment oversees. That ns tho 67th is recruited as an Overseas Regiment, the wonder is why the deserters were permitted to join—or to resign. That thanks to public agitation, the matter of transfers has been satisfactorily solved—they are no longer granted except in extreme cases. That thc Bantams were moved up to Beacon Hill a little too soon, and were called upon to suffer unneces- sarv discomfort. That if the Rupert House was overcrowded, there are plenty of good buildings in town which could have been used temporarily, for a nominal charge. That Camp conditions at the Willows are disgraceful. It may be the fault of the weather, "but also it might have been anticipated. That matters were just as bad at Comox until Major Hagar straightened things out. That most people will agree that it is time enough for our soldiers to contract pneumonia when they get to the trenches. That there is only one evil more incurable than pennmonia—gas. * That the Department of Militia at Ottawa is still swathed in many layers of red tape. That we shall now have, a chance of seeing whether Mr. A. E. Kemp can improve matters. That the ingenuity of the Germans is unbounded, they are now conducting a pro-German campaign in Victoria through the medium of Theoso- phical literature. That one may expect any day to receive a new version of the Bible, cunningly interlined, with pro-German sentiments. ' That at last President Wilson has seen "a great light." IN LONDON AND PARIS Sidelights on conditions in London nnd Pnris in war time are given in two articles appearing in the March Canadian Magazine—"London Poor in War Time," by Margaret Bell, and "Refugees in Pnris," by Mona Cleaver. The one describes three phases of life among the poorer classes in London; the other, some of the things that one being done by private persons in to assist refugees arriving at Paris. Tbe following are the guests registered at the Westholme Hotel during the week: Geo. Young nnd wife, J. E. Finch, Hector Quagliotti, O. T. Powers, W. R. Bowers, C.H. Berry, J. P. O'Connor, G. J. Hawkes, G. R. Richards, I). B. Shoebottom, of Vancouver; C. W. Jones, Mrs. E. Davis, Mrs. A. Maxwell, and Lotta Ellis, of Seattle; W. L. Allen and wife, of Kamloops; W. Etris, of Winnipeg; A. Edmonds and wife, of New Westminster; J. Steele, of Dennedy, Snsk.; Frank Weber, Gull Lake, Snsk.; L. P. Dawson, Toronto; D. J. Whitney nnd wife, II. Gwathwin and wife, and Frank Whitney, of Leth- bridge; Lamont Ross, of Nnnaimo. See Your Doctor First You will show good judgment if you will consult your doctor about your ailment instead of taking medicines in a haphazard way. He knows what is good and best for you. Moreover, you get exactly what you need and the right amount. Bring your doctor's prescription to us. We will compound it in a way entirely satisfactory to him and to yourself. When sick, see your doctor first, then see us. Recovery is quicker. TERRY'S DRUG STORES Fort Street, near Douglas Pandora and Douglas Where "TERRYSCRIPTIONS" Are Prepared 1 If you're a little man, remember the "Bantams" WHOLESOME MEALS Well cooked and served in pleasant surroundings & THE TEA KETTLE MISS M. WOOLDRIDGE Corner Douglas and View Sts. Phone 1096 SEATTLE EUROPEAN-riODHWIE MODEMKONVENIUH 225 OuTsiot Rooms- 135 With Bath. ATTENTION Business Men Victorians long have felt the need of a First-Class Luncheon for Business Men at a moderate price. The management of the DOMINION HOTEL has inaugurated A BUSINESS MEN'S LUNCHEON From 12 noon until 2 p.m., for 35c. Only the best the market affords will be served, and the DOMINION HOTEL SERVICE will prevail, which means quiet, quick, efficient and equal attention to all, without the obnoxious "tip." Madame Watts Bolt* 401-4 1. O. Firm. Bldf. Dcmglm St., Vlotorla, B. 0. Day and Evening Gowns, Wraps Corsets Tailored Suits Young Ladies' Outfits Ladies' Own Materials made up from $15 to $25 Jin exclusive selection of Laces, Trimmings and Dress Novelties THORPE'S Water Relieves Rheumatism Doctors Recommend It Phone 435 Delicious Hot Plate Dainties airs Crumpets, Muffins, Scotch Scones, Baffs, Roman Meal Scones Try These Toasted Served Hot Clay's TEA ROOMS 619 Fort Street. Telephone 101 Carnegie's Swedish Porter Contains the life-sustaining properties of pure malt and hops. Taken with the midday and evening meals, it constitutes a real aid to digestion. Creates energy and vim, and .8 specially helpful in combating body and nerve depression. Is without a rival in flavor and palatablencss; an ideal beverage for family use. WHOLESALE AGENTS Pither & Leiser Limited VICTORIA VANCOUVER B. 0. COLUMBIA THEATRE FOVB ACTS OF HIOH CLASS Vaudeville FIVE HEELS OF FEATURE Pictures Programme "Sight, Wednesday Country Store, Friday Change of Progratu^ie MONDAY AND THUBSDAT 10c—ADMISSION—100 Continuous Performance 1 to 11 pan. Royal Victoria Theatre MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY March 13, 14 and 15 My Lady's Secret Featuring Anita Williams 'THE CIGAR OF QUALITY' Smoke the BIG B. The Best 10c Cigar on the market. Messrs. Pepper & Walters, Manufacturers, 679 Johnson Street, Victoria, B.C. Phono 1100. U.U.T. Pitt * Liquor Co., E«L (Successor to West End Grocery Co. Liquor Department.) TAKE HOME A BOTTLE OP ANY OP 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 4859 1624 GOVERNMENT STREET Pwtag«l Daily delivery to all parts of city. LADIES' SPRING COSTUMES LOVELY NEW MODELS—PERFECT WORKMANSHIP With the advent of Spring the all-absorbing topics of Spring styles and tendencies holds the centres of feminine interest. To-day, yon will find that we are thoroughly conversant with fashions, every dictate and perfectly equipped to make up a costume for you that will embody many of the most charming ideas in the New Season's Styles. Our workmanship we positively guarantee. Our charges are strictly moderate. LANGE -tf BROWN Naval, Military, Ladies' and Civil Tailors (Late of London, England) Phone 4830 747 Yates Street Brentwood Beach Hotel 12 MILES FROM VICTORIA Following the example of many other hotels, those hard times, tho 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 $3.50 121.00 170.00 With Public Bath.......$3.00 817.50 $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 75 cents is now onr regular charge Fortnightly dinner dances commencing 25th September.. Heaton's orchestra in attendance Phone 21L. H. OANOELLOR, Manager. Our Service and Charges are Reasonable. Onr Entertainers are of the highest order. The WESTHOLME GRILL Light Refreshments to a Full Course Dinner We Serve Only the Best of Everything Obtainable in Our Grill MISS ERNESTINE DIDIER, Mezzo Soprano MISS BUSTER LA MAR, Rag Time Soloist MISS BEATRICE WATSON, Pianist 1417 Government Street. Phone 4544 PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Commencing Week of March 13 THE PACKARD FOUR 12 Cylinders of High-Speed Mirth, Melody and Terpsichore MICHAEL EMMET & CO. The Irish Tenor and the Irish Beauty in "A Glimpse of Ireland" THE LA VARS Dancing Whirlwinds CHRIS RICHARDS English Eccentric Comedian Tod Reily Presents "THE DREAM PIRATES" A Melodious Cruise on an Ocean of Mirth With VIOLA WILSON and SAMMY WRENN and a Captivating Chorus PANTAGES0OPE SHOWS IJAII.V—a, 7:30 AOTJ 9,16 Matinees 15c. Evening: OrchiBtra and Balcony 25, Boxes 50 NEW METHOD LAUNDRY Limited "Quality Launderers" 1015-1017 North Park Street Phone 2300 COMMERCIAL HOTEL JOB 1U0A8, Prop. Corner Douglas and Cormorant Street!, aoroH from City Ball. Phone lTOS, Wlnee and Llonon.
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