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The Week A British -Solnmbia Newspaper and Review Vol. XV, No.^-15th Year Victoria, B.C., Canada, July 14th, 1917 5c. a copy $2.00 a year The Johnson Street Bridge THE Johnson Street Bridge and tho Songhees Reserve have been before the citizens of Victoria for some years. The subject has served many a politician—Civic, Provincial, Dominion nnd otherwise—till it is now pretty nearly threadbare. The bridge wns the battleground in the civic forum during* the yenr 1913. It went even farther. Sir Richard McBride, the then Premier, and Mayor Morley sparred and measured swords during that period; 1914 was well past before any sort of agreement was reached. The war wns supposed to have stopped everything. The fact was that no one was.very welj satisfied with any conclusions that were reached. All the conferences, meetings, and tentative agreements that were concluded up to the summer of 191C served to show tbat the city could not bring all' the factions together. The Corporation bad no control over any of the Railway Companies—the Province was the only body that bad any sort of leverage. - At least the majority of the Council of that day thought so, and requested tbe Government to undertake the negotiations. The Government acceded to the city's request, and the Railway Department at once proceeded to expropriate the necessary land. The arbitrators fixed the price of tbe land and there the matter rests so far as any active negotiations are concerned. The subject has now taken a new turn. Mayor Todd revived the claim of the city to the free use of the bridge for foot and vehicular traffic. The E. & N. Railway Company naturally resisted this claim. The city, through the Mayor and City Solicitor, placed all the history and facts of the case before the Dominion Railway Commission at its last sitting in Victoria, and although no verdict was given on tlie point, yet it is pretty well understood that the eity scored, and its claim is well established. The city's case was strongly supported by Hon. John Oliver, the Minister of Railways. The Hon. Minister also made it clear to the Commission that the Province had rights to the foreshore that were not relinquished. So strong was the case put by the champion of Provincial rights that the Commission reserved a formal decision but practically decided against the company inasmuch as it ordered all the parties affected "to get together" or it would mako a formal order and assess each party accordingly. The Railway Company is very resourceful. Though practically beaten on the facts,\yet it resorts to a new subterfuge to win. In its magnanimity it offers the old dilapidated condemned bridge to the city and suggests that it be removed to Yates Street, and that the company be allowed to replace the present bridge wilh an old one from some where else. We nre not aware of the details, bnt the proposition i.s that the above shall be a temporary settlement of the question. Tmk Week is of the opinion that there is no better time to settle this question permanently , than now. The acceptance of the company's proposal would be yielding ground already won; would bo postponing what can best be settled now, and would be detrimental to the city's interests as well ns a costly experiment. The ratepayers will never support such a one-sided, transparent scheme as proposed by the 0, P .R. Suppose the city and Government fell in with the company's proposal, let us see what it would cost. To build at Yates Street would involve expropriation for a temporary bridge, a much longer structure than the present one, moving this magnificent gift from tho company, re-erecting the same, and maintaining it afterwards. This would all have to be done by tlie city alone, as we could not expect tbe Government to build new roads on the Reserve and make its promised contribution to a temporary structure. It is too costly an experiment, A safe guess is that the minimum cost of expropriation and moving and building the structure will not be a cent less than $200,000. Then the average yearly maintenance of such a bridge will be at least $5,000. It is too much, and the proposition is as good as beaten now. We firmly believe, too, the Dominion Government will not agree to another hindrance to navigation in a too much contracted harbor. What is the true course? The true policy for the city and the Government to follow is to stand for a joint railway and traffic bridge on tho Johnson Street site. The harbor is too small to have more than one obstacle to navigation at that point; and then again, both the Dominion and Provincial Governments havo laid all plans and mnde nil improvements with that end in view. Further, it is not keeping faith witli many property-owners who have made sales and improvements on the strength of the assurance of an Esquimalt-Onk Bay trunk line street. More important than all, it is the cheapest for the city both as to initial cost and as to maintenance. is not general satisfaction. Though there are many well-founded criticisms, yet all must, admit that during the past fifteen years much progress has been made in our educational programme. The chief criticisms are mostly aimed at tbe overloaded curriculum in the public schools, a lack-of thoroughness, the courses in the high school arranged for the twenty per cent to the detriment of the eighty per cent, and at an expensive unsuitable university system. In this article we shall deal only with the public school course. It is fair to say that not one-half the children entering the public schools ever reach tlie high school, consequently the elementary course should be so arranged ns to give the most thorough training to our young people so that they may make-the best of life for themselves, and be of greatest service to the community of which they form a part. The State owes it to itself for its development, its protection and its happinesss that every child reaches a certain standard of attainment and of thoroughness before they are excused from pursuing further study. Parents and guardians take advantage of the present compulsory clauses in the school law. They do not send the children regularly and then many withdraw them from tho school as soon as the limit of years i.s reached. In tbe great majority of eases the public school course as nt present arranged, is nothing like covered before the pupil is taken from school, and as a result we have the foundations of an illiterate, undeveloped class of citizens. In the interest of the state and thc individual, no pupils should he allowed to relinquish his studies till he has covered the elementary course in a thorough manner, either in the public school during tlie years of compulsory attendance, or at night school, and has a certificate to that effect. The question now naturally arises, what shall be the course best adopted to the needs of the elementary school ? So far as we can judge, there is no well- founded criticism of the subjects in the public school curriculum. It is not that there are too many subjects, but that there is attempted too much of that particular subject. The aim appears to be to exhaust some subjects in the public school when the mind of the child is not developed nor mature enough to appreciate the value of the study, nor to benefit by it. To be more specific, there is too much history. Anyway, it is a subject that requires more maturity than is found among public school pupils for the subject to be as exhaustively dealt with as is required in our present system. It should be cut down. Then the literature is too extensive. Just think of children under fourteen years having to grapple with the whole of the Fourth Reader and the Ijady of the Lake for entrance examination to the high school. The limit in that subject is more suited to matriculants or to first year university students than to public school children. Nature study is a very important subject or series of subjects, bnt the requirements, particularly in tho higher classes, are so unlimited that the subject becomes a burden both to teachers and pupils rather than tbe interesting helpful subject it should be. As the small percentage only attend the high school, should not our children, before leaving school, have some knowledge of and training in civics, and moral science ? Let us have relief in some of the subjects so that more time can be given to thoroughly master the subjects that matter. Just a word on the entrance examination to the high school. It is blamed for nearly all the ills that we suffer in the public schools. There is no doubt that it is overdone. Can't we get along just as well without it? In many of the older centres of America it lias been done away with long ago, and they have not suffered. Many of our best pupils, through nervousness fail at this examination and they are therefore kept back for another year to go over the same work again. It is a great injustice to them. Many students leave school because of this. Cannot the principal or teacher be trusted to select the pupils who have completed the limit of work required, and pass those on to the high school ? If it is found that some teachers violate the trust reposed in them, then the inspector for the district could examine those pupils thought unfit, and if found so, they could he sent back to the public school. This would be a warning to the teacher. Tf the department hesitates in adopting this plan in its entirety, why not compromise? Let it bold tbe examination as now on the major subjects, say four or five subjects, and then accept the recommendation of the teacher for the balance. We submit there are many cases of hardship and injustice, and they must be remedied. We trust the new Minister of Education will listen to the many appeals of teachers, parents, and thoso interested in education and provide the required remedy. The Returned Soldier Problem Suppose the bridge to cos $450,000, and the land at the very outside, ^_,ITrM . . , ,, „ . . °"H ,. b, ,\,i ', i j i • „ t uironnnn \ HT*HE boys are returning tr the Front m ever increasing mini- $140,000: ths makes a total for the undertaking ot $590,000. A I .' , u >• :.''.' ,, . ,,, n t> v> Sirnnnn.P n U 1 hers. Eachpass111gweeksees1111add1t1011t.1tl1e1111mber.it fa rpronort on for a 1 par tics would be: C. P. R., $1*>0,000 I*. I. li. X , ',,. , , . • .,• inn i i . ' - ■ war-scarred soldiers who seek to resume civilian occupations. • proportion tor ail par Railway, $50,00; C. N. R., $50,000; Provincial Government, $250,- 000; and the city $100,000; allowing $10,000 for expenses. Some will argue that the city's share is too small, but in view of expenditures made and other disabilities suffered in connection with the Reserve by tho city during the past fifty years, and that the Corporation will share heavily in the maintenance, it is not too much to expect the city to have lenient treatment as to initial cots. In fact, it would not be unreasonable to expect the Government and the Corporations to build the bridge and have the eity taxed for maintenance only. However, The Week advises the City and the Government to adhere ,, to the joint bridge ,and to deal firmly with the companies affected. Only such a course will receive the approval of the citizens. Our Educational Programme OUR educational system in this Province naturally divides itself into three parts: Elementary, secondary or high school, and the University. To that may be added technical schools, as the normal schools might be termed the first of that series of schools. Judging from the number of complaints and criticisms we hear, there Some are fit, other are unfit, but lit nnd unfit alike deserve well nf their countrymen. The percentage of incurables is probably not. large. Nature will do wonders when given a fair chance. Prolonged rest, pure air and good food will in most cases restore the veterans to a fair measure of health and strength. This opportunity for convalescence must be given and everything possible provided conducive to complete recovery. But what of the future? Whnt steps shnll bo taken to discharge our enduring obligation to the men who have discharged to the full their obligation to us? How may we best ensure to these men life-long conditions of honorable comfort? History must not be allowed to repeat itself. Britain's treatment of old soldiers can only be recalled witli a blush of shame. Promises made in the hour of national need bave been conveniently forgolten with the passing of the need. Honorable service on the battlefield hns been the passport to the work-house and a grave in the potter's field. Financial obligations to the wealthy have been punctiliously performed, but moral obligations to tbe rnnk and file have been treated as "scraps of paper." The children of the men who loaned tlieir wealth have been repaid with interest by the children of tlie men who gave tlieir lives. Property bus always had its rights whilst human life has nlways had its wrongs. Fortunately the whole Canadian notion is determined that ample care shall be taken of the men who since 1914 have responded to thc nation's call. We say all with some hesitation because the Government at Ottawa have at present displayed but very little energy or initiative in handling the problem. Probably they are not less anxious than the rest of us to find a solution. The trouble would seem to be thnt our statesmen ( ?) do not possess the necessary knowledge of economics. They are adepts at the gentle art of "pussy-footing" but children at the more useful art of constructive statesmanship. 'Phis was evidenced recently in their handling of the high-cost-of-living problem. The spectacle of a high- tariff party displaying anxiety about the high cost of livng is a sight for the gods. High prices are the echo of high protection. The institution of proceedings against combines by the Borden Government is as puerile as the small boy's threats of vengeance because his echo called him bad names. The desire to help must be conjoined to knowledge of how to help. The solution of the returned soldier difficulty is more dependent upon knowledge than upon good intentions and for that reason all proposals should be carefully scrutinized. It is our contention that in the last resort thc welfare of the returned soldier depends upon the creation and maintenance of a high standard of economic prosperity, and the more the suggestions put forward by so-called practical politicians are examined the more the truth of our contention will be established. Take, for instance, the proposal that returned soldiers be given a few acres of land, loaned money at easy rates and with more or less governmental supervision left to work out their own salvation. Is it not evident that any such plan can only be _ of advantage to but a very small percentage?. Farming is utterly repugnant to large numbers of men and to even larger numbers of women. Tlie idea that any considerable percentage can be transformed into successful tillers of the soil is based on a complete ignorance of psychology and human nature, liy all means do everything possible to assist any who exhibit tbe desire and display the aptitude for an agricultural life but for heaven's sake do pot send men who are both unwilling and unsiiited. But the happiness and prosperity of such as do choose to follow agriculture as a calling will still depend upon the general level of prosperity amongst the rest of their countrymen. Farmers are entirely dependent upon markets, and markets are entirely dependent upon the purchasing ability of others. Splendid crops bave ofttiiues been known to perish because the common people were too poor to buy. Is it not, therefore, evident 'hat any attempt to solve the returned soldier problem without regard to the solution of tbe larger problem is foredoomed to failure? In like manner it will be seen that the proposal to teach professions and trades will only be of benefit so long as it is possible for all to find employment. But who shall say, having in mind the experience of the past few years, that the knowledge of a trade or profession will at all times ensure employment? Since the Summer of 1913 Canada has witnessed the terrible spectacle of thousands of highly skilled men tramping the streets in a vain search for work. It is common knowledge that the skilled fared worse than the unskilled. Professional men and industrial magnates, as well as skilled and unskilled workers found themselves drifting helplessly on the sea of national stagnancy. In the City of Victoria occurred instances of professional men hiring themselves at beggarly pittances to the keepers of cows. One highly trained and brilliant practitioner and his family eked out an existence on less than $20 a month. In view of such cases it will be seen that the mere imparting of knowledge of a trade is in itself no protection against poverty in such a competitive world as ours. In like manner all the specific proposals advanced up to the present time for thc solution of the "returned soldier" problem will lie found to break down just at the point where our present economic system breaks down. They are good so long as general economic conditions are good, and totally inadequate in the presence of hard-limes. All who are sincerely anxious to deal justly and generously with returned soldiers will therefore be well advised to join with those who nre seeking to reconstruct tbe present economic order. Economists have traced the cause of trade depressions, unemployment, low wages and other symptoms of social disease to our present land system, and to tbe unscientific method of raising public revenues. Tbe system which permits of and encourages speculation in those natural resources, wliich were intended to supply tbe needs of everyone, which allows so-called huul-owncrs to enrich themselves at the expense of the toiling masses of mankind, which penalises trade by tariffs, thrift by income-taxes and production by tuxes on improvements, must be entirely recast. The huge rent-roll whicli now finds its way into tbe pockets of the idle must be used for public purposes. Land, the great mother of nil wealth, must lie placed freely within the reach of all. The full product of labor must go to lhe laborers and Ihe wheels of industry must, lie allowed to revolve unhindered by man-made restrictions. In such a world there will bo work for nil and only those who work will bo able to share in the bounties of nature. Tt is then our considered opinion thnt all plans for assisting returned soldiers will break down unless they nre accompanied by a radical reconstruction of economic conditions. Mr. Lloyd-George has forecast such a revision in the Old Lnnd and Canada will be forced by circumstances lo follow suit. The Forthcoming Federal Election ALTHOUGH il is by no menus certain that there will be a federal election this Slimmer, the possibility of such an event cannot be lightly dismissed. Tt is known that thc organizations of lhe two great political parties are quietly preparing for such Page Two THE WEEK Saturday, July 14 a contingency and only await official information to begin an active campaign. Rumor has it that the present member will not seek re-election and that a number of local Conservative gladiators are anxious to fill the gap. It seems that Mr. Barnard's failure to protest against the war-scandals and the profiteering in essential food-stuffs has given mortal offence to the local party manager and that be has been advised to make room for a more acceptable man. This attitude is very creditable to the Conservative Party. It indicates that a sharp watch is maintained on its representative and that he is expected to place the national interest before the exigencies of party politics. The trouble with Mr. Barnard is that he is unfitted by temperament and training for a political career in a democratic community. He has never given the slightest indication that he understands the problems of the average man. He lives in a world aloof from his fellows. He belongs to the aristocracy of wealth and privilege. His instincts are good, of their kind,.hut tho kind is anything but democratic. He means well but succeeds ill, His choice of a political career was prompted by a desire for the limelight rather than by a desire to work out the political economic salvation of bis countrymen. Truth to tell, his best friend never claimed that ho knows anything of political economy or the problems of government. That such knowledge is necessary or desirable in a representative would come as u great surprise to .Mr. G. II. Barnard. Political life to such as he menus nn opportunity of aggrandisement rather than an opportunity for service. It should be easily possible to select from within the ranks of local Conservatives a candidate who is in closer touch with the needs and aspirations of democracy and who has some knowledge of the true principles of economics without which no man is entitled to enter public life. The men most talked about as candidate possibilities arc J. L. Beckwith, Alexander Stewart and A. C. Flumerfelt, mid it is safe to say that either of these would be a great improvement on tbe sitting member. The first mentioned has for a great many years served tlie party faithfully and on more than one occasion hasvsacri- ficed himself to promote its welfare. He stands well with the better elements of the electorate and would most assuredly protest against those mal-practices wliich have disgraced Sir Robert Borden's regime at Ottawa. Alexander Stewart is a man of somewhat different type but is probably the most generally popular of the three. He is credited with having given a great many years to the study of economic problems, and is conversant with the true principles of taxation. Inasmuch as revenue proposals will inevitably look large at Ottawa fur many years to come, Alexander Stewart's claim to recognition at the party convention will be bard to overlook. A. C. Flumerfelt is perhaps the ablest and most aggressive of the three aud has bad an extensive business experience. His friends nre confident that, he will secure a majority at the party caucus. But with either J. L. Beckwith, Alexander Stewart or A. C. Flumerfelt, as its standard bearer, the Conservative Party will do much to counteract the adverse influence of the party's Ottawa record on the minds of the electorate. It is not so easy to forecast the names which will be allowed to go to nomination at tbe Liberal Party convention. The men ffost talked of are W. G. Cameron, Dr. Lewis Hall and Joshua Kinghani. The first mentioned has the most thorough grasp of economic and taxation problems and has given many years to the public* service in the capacity of Alderman and Police Commissioner. He is a popular favorite and would unite to his support all sections of the party. Dr. Lewis Hall is at the present time President of the Liberal Association and enjoys the confidence of men of all shades of opinion. Ho has his ear to the ground and can be relied on to respond quickly to the wishes of the electorate at all times. Those who remember his career as Mayor of this city will recall that he is a good fighter, a good vote getter and a'skilful diplomat. Joshua Kinghani has rendered yeoman services to the party for a great many years and in appreciation of this a great many Liberals will give him their strong support. Like most successful men of business he has a forceful if somewhat brusque personality and would bring to the duties of a member of parliament all the energy which characterizes everything he does. He is more popular within the party than amongst the general body of electors but his friends would leave no stone unturned to secure his election if he should receive the party's nomination. Should the Liberal Party be returned to power at Ottawa, Mr. Kingham's executive ability should secure recognition in the formation of the new cabinet. There is a rumor current that a dark horse may put in an appearance at the Liberal Convention. A gentleman who has not taken an active part in politics for many years is supposed to cherish political ambitions at this time, but whether this is but an idle rumor cannot at present be definitely stated. In all probability there will be a Socialist or Labor candidate in the field to represent the anti- conscriptionist section of the community. It would be a great mistake to hold such a candidate too lightly. It is by no means easy to forecast bow the silent vote will be cast. Boards of Trade may be on record in favor of conscription, but the organizations of workers are almost unanimous in denouncing it. Politicians will be wise not to assume too hastily that the former represent the general body of voters oh this question. From the foregoing it will be seen that a general election this Summer will afford unusual interest and the severest contest which has been waged in this city for many a year. THE TWO Y.'s Among Um ninny letters wbicb tho writer 1ms received from "Somewhere in France" anil from oilier purls ul' llie "far flung battle line," a recently arrived opistlo from one nf our popular Victorin boys with C. A. M. ('. I*riiiii Wink Point Barracks seems tn reflect the splendid spirit of Ibe trenches while at tbe same time giving us some interesting verbal simp shots of the now famous Vitny Ridge fight, in tbe capture of wbicb our Victoria units participated. The letter being written on Hie Ridge while the work of consolidating llie newly won territory wns in progress in part reads as follows: "We get a Cana.lian mail on an average of once a week nnil as you 'can imagine, we nlways look forward lo thai day with more than unusual interest. Recently I bave been acting the part of postman in delivering the mail and every (lay ns T make tbe rounds with Ibe coveted letters, tbe salutations Hint generally greet me, ns I enter Hie dugouts is "Any Canadian iraiil today 1 How T wish T could answer every day in tbe affirmative, but still T guess we nre very fortunate in receiving it ns often as we do, considering lhe large number of ships thnt never roach Ibis side of Hie "Pond." So you see that nfter every home mnil we just begin looking forward to the next nnd so on. My Victorin friends bave sure been good to mc. I generally get, a liberal "band not, " every mnil. Your letter, like its predecessors, wns very interesting and T enjoyed tbe rending of it very much. .As I think T mentioned before, your letters nre "different" from others I receive and it is tbat: "difference" wbicb makes them of so much value, to me. Of course, you know to whnt I refer, don't, you, dear friend? Just that "little something" Hint helps sn much in our fight out, here, both physically and spiritunlly nnd God knows we do need it all. There is no life Hint I enn imagine that has such a demoralizing effect on young fellows as Hint of the army, especially under conditions such ns we live. Some dny I'll try and tell you in my humble way. a little of onr life etc.. but thnt will keep for the present. You mentioned in your letter one of the marvels of tbe war. the absence of plague nnd disease from the millions of men engaged in this gigantic conflict. I would just like to say in reference to that fact, tbat the credit is due to tbe wonderful system of the Army Medical Corps, of wbicb we form a part. As you know there is a "Sanitary Section" of our Corps and those men have done grent work in keeping the country where the troops are billeted, in a sanitary condition and the results of tlieir work speaks for itself. It is really wonderful to see bow clean nnd well kept the country looks, when one realises the countless number of troops that have been living there for two and a half years. The cleanliness of the camps is nlways the lirst consideration, although we fellows often kick over tbe traces when we get the hated fatigue of cleaning up the grounds. The Association is one of the "Home tires" that we do want to see burning brightly when the boys come home. One of the boys told me Hint be beard Mr. Dunsmuir bad contributed toward Hie upkeep of the building. Is Hint so? I sincerely hope that it is, ns if there is one institution that deserves the public support it is the Y. M. C. A. I wns nlso very glad to bear that your "Kozy Kernel* Knfe" has so far been a success. After a strenuous evening on tbe gym. floor our thoughts always turned to "cuts" and it was to Tighe and Wheelers or (if very near pay-day) to tbe White Lunch that we wended our way to satisfy the cravings of our inner selves. If the "Y" lunch counter hud been in operation it wouldn't hnve been necessary to leave the building, as we nil believe in patronizing "borne industry." I sincerely hope Hie "Quiet Corner" will be in full swing when we return. I am afraid, however, the "quiet" part of it will then be a thing of the past— eh? Your menu,is sure n*n appetizer and the lady in charge must be congratulated on ber success as a caterer. Yes, I am glad to say most of the boys, including myself, participated in tbe glorious capture of Vimy Ridge and right proud we nre of the wonderful achievements of the Canadian troops. The folks n't home. I nm sure, have no idea what an almost impregnable natural fortress the Ridge was and even ns we lay in the plains below we hardly realized what a stupendous undertaking it was. It wasn't till the victory bud been won and we were on the crest of the Ridge and saw the miles and miles of country the position com- •nnded, that we fully knew what a "rent asset the position was in our hands. It is just like occupying the roof of the B. C. Permanent Loan Co. building and having a commanding view of Victorin in every direction. When one thinks of the countless n :*iber of British nud French soldiers who hnve died on previous vnin attempts to capture the position, it seems almost incredible that the "wee" Canadian army should have accomplished the task. These are the times when a fellow feels especially proud to be a Canadian. I am sure the people at home must have the same feeling, as they are part in some way or other, of the great war machine that is doing such splendid work." Might I emphasize to readei-s of THE WEEK the value wliich our brave boys at the front set upon news from the borne land and the friends of pre-war days, and to urge upon nil the duty and privilege of sending letters of cheer to those who seem to tnke such delight and satisfaction from the consciousness thnt they are not forgotten. Tt was Major Gerald W. Birks, our General Supervisor of the Y. M. C. A. operations at the front, who remnrked Hint "be could stand the sights of the battlefield and hospitals, but to witness the fnces of our boys when the Canadian mnil was distributed and their names not cnllcd nut wns unspeakably touching." R. C. T-TOWETJ.. A COAL STORY Paris is laughing as much ns Paris can during these sad days over a little neighborhood quarrel that took place quite recently. It seems that a certain well-to-do gentleman last, winter, put iu a big stock of coal anil kept, it in bis cellar under lock nnd key, for coal is mighty expensive in Paris these days. Early in the winter the said gentleman packed up his belongings, and with his wife nnd children left for warmer climes. He bad the money to do it, so there wns no renspn for his not seeking plensanter skies. Meanwhile there was a neighbor with several children who was not particularly endowed with worldly goods. Winter came to him, too, but be could not seek relief from its chills. On the contrary, his apartment went unbeated, his children froze nnd altogether he was miserable. But be had a great secret. He knew of the stock of coal in the neighbor's cellar. Quietly, without letting even his most intimate friends know, be acquired a big bunch of keys and with them went to the empty house of his neighbor. He tried one key nfter another on tbe coal cellar lock until—snap— it opened, nnd there lay the block treasure before him. He was too cautious. He didn't bring around a cart and carry tbe whole load off at once but went quietly back to bis apartment, fetched a pail, loaded it with the precious coal, locked the cellar door and went back borne. Soon n warm fire was burning and wife and children were comfortable. The next evening be repeated the performance, and tbe-next. So it went until the warm weather set iu. With its rehiry eillne "ie well-to-do neighbor. He never gave the coal n thought, or if he did, imagined it safely stored away under lock and key. One day, however, he did discover that bis bins were empty. He made a great line and cry and complained to the police. Did be get nny satisfaction? He did not. He was told be bad no business in the first place to board coal. It wns not only against the law, but was more, such boarding was most unpatriotic. That's why Paris is laughing- ns much as Paris can laugh during these sad days.—M. for sale purposes it was altogether different. The Monocle was amazed to find that the new Assessment Act permits a valuation of acreage within the City for taxation to be based on the value for agricultural purposes. This appears to be turning the clock backwards. When older countries nnd cities nre trying by taxing land on its commercial value to get rid of speculation, here our Legislature is trying to re-establish in this Province what Lloyd-Qeorge is laboring to get rid of in the Old Land. It is a great injustice to the City. The City Council acted wisely and promptly in making its protest to the Government against this unwise nnd ancient policy. This was certainly ill-digested legislation and should be repealed without delay. CIVIC MONOCLE. FRANCE CELEBEATES On Saturday next France will celebrate the greatest of her National Fetes, for on that day in 1789, all the grievances and discontent which bad been gathering during a long period of misrule by her Kings, found vent, and an infuriated mob attacked and destroyed the Bastille, after releasing all the prisoners. This was the opening act of the Revolution, and resulted in the execution of Louis XIV, and his beautiful wife, the hapless Marie Antoinette. Charles Dickens graphically describes, in bis "Tale of Two Cities," these turbulent times, nnd the pitiful condition of a many years' prisoner. -M. BOOT REPAIRING By HIBBS 607 Yates Street The Best of Workmanship Guaranteed titi <3& t@3 <Sb i$) ttp *Sb (fi ^& tTW <5p c£ja &p Gjj cob t MUNICIPAL COMMENT 1 Street Adornment We swell with pride when we comment to our friends nnd visitors ou "Victorin, the City Beautiful." The flower gardens, lawns, potatoes, and oilier vegetables indicate refinement and plenty. The clean streets, boulevards and well-kept avenues of trees are a credit to the City. There is one thing that mars it all-in vacant lots and fields the borders are fringed with grown-up weeds nnd lusty Scotch thistles. These weeds and thistle are approaching maturity and will soon proceed to reproduce themselves by disseminating their kind throughout the City. Who is responsible for the enforcement of the "Noxious Weeds Act"? The Monocle thinks the Parks Committee should call the proper official's attention to this violation nf lnw. The lirst victim should be the Provincial Government. A field on the corner of Stanley Avenue and Vining Street used by the Education Department for school gardening is literally fringed with Scotch thistles. Perhaps those in charge are reserving these healthy friends to give a demonstration on land clearing preparatory to seeding. Get busy, Mr. Parks Superintendent. Oity Acreage It wns a matter of no little surprise to bear bow the amendment to the Assessment Act affects acreage within the City limits. Those wishing to hold lnrge tracts of land inside the Corporation limits have been most ns- siili.uis in Iheir efforts to keep down valuation for taxation purposes while AN UP-TO-DATE OAFE FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN TIGHE & WHEELER CAFE Lunch Counter and Bakery The House That QUALITY BUILT 653 YATES ST. VICTORIA, B.C. PHONE 1634 If a small piece of soda is dissolved in a litlle vinegar, nnd it is then mixed with the blacklead. il will give n particularly bright appearance to the stove or grate, especially if you polish it with a pad of old velvet. DEAF PEOPLE DEAFNESS AND NOISES IN THE HEAD can now be most certainly cured by the newly discovered "French Orlene." This new remedy goes right to the actual seat of the trouble, and effects a complete and lasting cure In a few days. 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NOTICE NOTICE Is herein* given that all persons having claims against the estate of Emily Matthews McDonald, who died at the City of Victoria, on the 9th day of June, 1!)17, are required to send particulars of their claim, duly verified, to the undersigned solicitors fnr the executor, Right Reverend Joseph Letenne, on or before the 15th day of August, 1017. After that dale the executor will proceed to distribute tlie estate among those entitled having regard only to the claims of which lie shall then have notice, and he will not be liable for the said assets to any person of whose claim he shall not have received particulars. BARNARD, ROBERTSON, HEISTERMAN & TAIT, Solicitors for Rt. Rev. Joseph Leterme, Executor, 10th Floor, B.C. Permanent Loan Building, Victoria, B.C. ■ July 14 aug -I LAND ACT Form No. 11 Form of Notice Renfrew Land District, District of Victoria. TAKE NOTICE that The Lumml Bay Packing Co., Ltd., of (502 Pacific Building, Vancouver, Canners and Sawmill Operators, Intends to apply for permission to lease the following described foreshore Iunds covered at high water level. Commencing at a post planted thc southwest corner of lot 528, thence true north a distance of 1,200 feet, more or less, to high water mark on the eastern shore of Nitinat Lake, thence southeasterly and southwesterly following the said high water mark of the said Nitinat Lake to tho point of commencement and containing 0 acres more or less. The Lumml Bay Packing Co., Ltd., F. A. DEVEREUX, B.C.L.S., Agent. July 7 ' Sept 7 WATER NOTICE T'se and Storage TAKE NOTICE that The Lumml Bay Packing Co., Ltd., Whose address Is 602 Pacific Building, Vancouver, will apply for a licence to lake and use (all thc water), 84 acre feci, and to store 84 acre feet of water out of Wy-al Creek and Lake, which Hows westerly and drains into Nitinat Lake, about 500 feel northeast of the southwest corner of lot 52S, Renfrew District. The storage-dam will be located at about 1,501) feet westerly from the outlet of Wy-al Lake. Thc enpacity of the reservoir to he created Is about 20 ac. 81 nc. ft., and It will Hood about Ll acres of land. The water wilt be diverted from the stream at a point nbout 1,000 feet east of the southwest corner of lot 52S, and will ho used for Class A Domestic (Steams). Miscellaneous purpose upon the land, described as lot No. 528. Tills notice was posted on the ground on the 4th day of June, 11)17. A copy of this notice and an application pursunnt thereto and to the "Water Act, 1914," will be llled in the office of tbe Water Recorder at Victoria. Objections to the application may be llled with the said Water Recorder or with tlie Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C, within thirty days after the first appearance of this notice in a local newspaper. The Lumml Bay Packing Co., Ltd., F. A. DEVEREUX, Agent. The date of the first publication of this notice Is June Ifith, 1917. July 7-28. NOTICE TAKE NOTICE tliat Popham Bros., Ltd., Intends, at the expiration of one month from the first publication of tills notice, to apply to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies to approve Its change of nnme from Popham Bros., Ltd., to "Ormond's, Ltd." Dated at Victoria, B.C., this 5th day of June, 1!)17, GEO. A. MORPHY, Solicitor for Popham Bros., Ltd. PUBLIC WOBKS OF CANADA - BRITISH COLUMBIA DREDGING FLEET REPAIRS TO DREDGE "MASTODON" Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. on Thursday, the 5th of July, for repairs and general overhaul of the Departmental Dredge "Mastodon" No. 306. Each tender must be sent In in a sealed envelope endorsed "Tender for Repairs to Dredge 'Mastodon'." Specifications can be seen at the office of A. F. Mitchell, Esq., Acting District Engineer, Victoria, B.C., and at the Office of C. C. Worsfold, Esq., District Engineer, New Westminster, B. C, and at the office of the undersigned, 614-18 Birks Building, Vancouver, B. C. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a Chartered Bank, payable to the order of the Honourable tlie Minister of Public Works for tlie sum of $800.00 (Eight Hundred Dollars), which will be forfeited If the person tendering decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or fall to complete the contract. If the tender be not accepted, the cheque will be returned. The Department does not bind Itself to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, C. C. WORSFOLD, Acting Superintendent of Dredges. Department of Public Works, Vancouver, B.C., June 19th, 1917. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement If tiiey insert it without authority from the Department. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NOTICE Pursuant to Section 33 of the Local Improvement Act, public notice is hereby given that a Court of Revision will be held ou Thursday, the 7th day of June, 1917, at the Council Chamber, City Hall, Victoria, B. C, at 3 p. m., for the hearing of complaints against the Special Assessment of lots abutting on the following work of local improvement, namely, Grading and paving with a light asphaltle pavement Davie Street between Fort Street and Leighton Road, and constructing curbs and boulevards on both sides of said street, also surface drain and necessary lateral connections to sewer, surface drain and water mains. The Special Assessment Roll in respect of the said work of local improvement will be kept open for Inspection at the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall, Victoria, B.C., for at least ten days next before the day appointed for the sitting of the said Court of Revision herein advertised. WELLINGTON J. DOWLER, C M. C, City Clerk's Office. Victoria, B. C. May 26. 1917. NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER of the Estate of Edgar Rayner, late of the City of Victoria, in the Province of British Columbia, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all persons having any claims or demands against the late Edgar Rayner, who died ou or about the 28th day of March, 1917, at the City of Victoria, in the Province of British Columbia, are required to send by post prepaid, or to deliver to the undersigned, solicitors herein for Robert Hemington Swinerton, Executor under the will of the said Edgar Rayner, their names and addresses and full particulars in writing of their claim, and statements of their accounts, and tlie nature of the securities, if nny, held by them, duly verified by Statutory Declaration. And take notice that at expiration of one month from the date hereof, the said Robert Hemlngton Swinerton, will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he shall then have had notice, and that the said Robert Hemington Swinerton will not be liable for the said assets or any part thereof to any persons of whose claim he shall not then have received notice. Dated at Victoria, B. C, this I9th day of May, 1917. BARNARD. ROBERTSON, HEISTERMAN & TAIT, Tenth Floor, B. C. Permanent Loan Bldg., Victoria, B. C, Solicitors for the above named Executor. May 19 June 9 OREGON ft CALIFORNIA RAILROAD OO, GRANT LANDS Title to same revested ln United States by Act of Congress dated June 9, 1916. Two million three hundred thousnnd acres to be opened for homesteads and sale.. Timber and Agricultural Lands. Containing some of best land left in United States. Now is the opportune time. 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Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5, which will be refunded if tlie rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of five cents per ton, . The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will Include the coal mining rights only. -,, For full Information application should be made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands, W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N.B.—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. April 2nd. "Would you call for help if I attempted to kiss you?" "Not unless you needed it." Saturday, July 14 THE WEEK Page Three CnflEg SBBSt SBtSS -jiJIUA. !%i3Pg ^feHE^g_»i3fDl askillo' tllat tliey be allowed to go to give tbe fullest opportunity for the !Bjr-*r "TIESS—sanr Tinr -rnnr -rir-r nu the front| and bring them together -^ tne development of all that is best At The Street Corner BY THE LOUNGER 0' wa'd some power the gilUo ffie us, Tae see ootieli m ithers tee na. a human stock farm for the benelit of iu each aud every citizen. the State. Generally speaking, Socialism reo- We breed horses for racing, and ognizes the responsibility of man for cows for milking, and get marvelous his fellow, and is the very antithesis results. Why uot breed fighters 1 of the "every-man-for-himself" By the time the war has struggled slogan, so popular today. Mr. L. w. Dunne s grievance is ot *ts weary way on fol. auothel. hvemty Anti.Sociaiist critiC8 assert that ob. a somewhat different nature. To the years, we should have an army all jeetion to enlistment for military ser- I am in receipt of a letter from a best of my belief, although I am not ready for the final struggle that ought vice is Socialistic. This is not sup- gentleman named C. W. Dunne of posted m the gubjectj h(j doeg ^ to be invinoible. -p01.ted bv facts. Thousands are volun- Crofton, B. C, who writes to say P„„cniPntin„« nbie^i,,,- Does il soaad omiM lf il does' '»rily in the trenches at the present that he does not wish to continue his cll"m to be a eonse.entious objectoi .fc ^ ^.^ hM aud ^ ^ mJ^ ^^ £ 8o subscription to THE WEEK. Mr. ™o probably agrees with the man- 90 brutal as £or(Jmg me„ to flgbt ()o ^ ^^ ^ ConserJvatives. Dunne has a grouch and penned his ner in whicli I -dragged that Beacon wbose whole llature revolts against This assertion is on a par with the letter in order 'to relieve bis pent-up Hill specimen into the limelight, the whole business of war. belief that Socialism is anti-Christian, feeling** Circumstances compel me Neither is Mr. Dunne a civic father This is a serious suggestion for because certain Socialist writers have to tell the whole truth in regard to nor is he upset at the impious- mis- t*lose wbo advocate conscription. professed othiestic views. A well- the matter, much as I would like for spelling of the name of the local cele- if yoll want t0 do a thing, do it known and highly esteemed Unionist obvious reasons to suppress it. The bnty above referred to. Mr. Dunne's thoroughly! The nation that does so politician is an agnostic but that does fact is, Mr. Dunne is angry with me. grouch arises from the free publicity stal,ds the best chance of winning the not serve to prove that, ipso facto, all The unwilling cause of the disturb- winch I ventured to give to an ad- war) but-and this is a big but—the Unionists are. unbelievers. Ethically ance to Mr. Dunne's pence of mind vertisement which appeared in a con-- success would not be a permanent one. speaking, Socialism is essentially jml soul is no other than poor, inno- temporary for "A refined, well-ed- "BlusBed are the meek, for they Christian. cent, if good-for-nothing Lounger, ucated, single gentleman to assist sball inherit the earth." It is just In conclusion, it might be well to Alas! How easy it is to fall foul round eountry store." The remun- pussibie that the speaker of these warn captious and irascible critics of some persons! Take that Con- eration offered was $20 monthly and words kuew wbat be was talking that in condemning Socialism they scientious Objector fellow tov in- this appeared to me to.Aw in inverse about and that he meant what he nre condemning something which lias stance! Because I ventured to give ratio to the qualifications required. I saidi the support of n large and rapidly my readers the substance of the aval- ventured to suggest that a liberal Some re,^.-^ were a*so made by increasing proportion of the most en- anche of words which descended in education should command a liberal biui - about peacemakers and those lightened men and women of our the Beacon Hill Pack a few weeks salary, and in making that suggestion wbo were. reviled and spoken ill of, time, including authors, scientists, ago, he waited upon me in very in- I vainly imagined that I was on fair- bllt nothi„g was said about fighters poets, doctors, artists musicians, dignant mood at my town office. He ly safe ground. But I reckoned with- 01. tbose wbo contended that good clerics, philosophers, labor leaders alleged that I had held him up to out the Dunne gentleman of Orof- couid be accomplished byjorce. May- and even members of the aristocracy public ridicule and had thrown ton. He thjnks I showed "very poor be he overlooked them. and a few commercial meu. It is doubts on his sanity and responsibil- taste" and on matters of "very poor Ih any casei tbe meelc were to ;„_ plainly evident that the Socialistic ity. So angry did He .become tbat I taste'' Mr. Dunne should ibe a very hel.*t tbe earth- oh! those terrible ideal will be the ideal of the future, began to get quite nervous for my good judge. He assures me that Mr. meeM When force has done its best, and no more ardent devotee will be personal safety. The dexterity with Hardy of Metchosin, the advertiser 01. worstj wben millitarism has laid met with than the man whose mind wliich be handled a very serviceable in question, is a most estimable man tbe wbole worid waste and brought certain people are now doing their / looking Irish blackthorn made me re- and a good neighbor. For which in- everything into its control, then the best to poison against it, namely, the fleet on the irony of fate which gave formation, dear Mr. Dunne, very "meek" wj-j take possession, not by returned soldier, to such a dangerous looking fighting- many thanks! I did ont pass any fol.ce| but t|ie power that overrules man a conscience which would not let opinion on either his estimability or everything the power of LOVE. him fight—at least not against Ger- his neighborliness. All I knew of ° \y E. PEIRCE. mans. That conscientious objector Mr. Hardie was that he expected a would end the war in five minutes man of liberal education and exquis- SOCIALISTIC PRINCIPLES if only he would get into it. Again! ite refinement to bury himself in a A few weeks later I ventured to say country store for the princely sti- Victoria July 13. * THROUGH THE WOMEN'S WINDOW some rather kind words about one of pend of $20 per month and board, rpo j]]e Editor The Week, the Civic Fathers. The printer's and lest the offer should induce all sir,—Since the beginning of the devil, in a spirit of Puck-like mis- the married msn of the country to wali a„d particularly" of late there chief, managed to change the spelling flock to Metchosin he stipulated that bas been a 1„a1.ked tendency on the and made it read "Dillon." Strange the cultured one should be "single." piu.t of a certa*n type 0f newspaper sound it is nevertheless That expectation I then considered ns it may true that one Victorin Alderman nnd and still consider to be a most nn- nne Saanich Councillor, each took it reasonable one, in spite of the fnct into his head that he was the man thnt Mr. C. W. Dunne holds a con- referred to. Each insisted on be- trnry opinion. Fare thee well, dear lieving that when.I penned the para- Mr. Dunne! Doubtless you can sing graph in question, I was in sarcastic with the best of them, "Britons never mood, nnd each insisted on extract- shall be slaves." In your case, bowing an apology. To each of tbe angry ever, you make the mental reserva- civic administrators I gave tbe prom- tion. "Except it be to Mr. Hardie ise that I would make the "amende- of Metchosin." honorable," although I cannot even fl now understand what caused the dis- / _ ' «, „ turbance to their repose and trnn quility of mind. us." A petition whieh not only does not conform to this idea but is abso- |j= lately antagonistic,to it, is nothing 3Q| less than a lapse into barbarism: and anl we may as well be honest and say gH "we are not Christians." Another writer in the same paper ^_^^^^^_^________. quotes scripture at the close of his The Week invites letters from its readers . i- i i i , on all subjects of public interest. Let- letter ill which be advocates consenp- ters need not be signed by the writer [jou ye LETTERS TO THE EDITOR "The King can do no wrong," is an ancient doctrine once devoutly believed by the mnsses. Today that doctrine lives again in correspondent, journalist and public a somewhat different form. The speaker to subject the Socialist and King's clonk has fallen'on those who the principles he advocates to hostile wear the King's colors, whether solum! bitter criticism. Every opportnn- dier or sailor, officer or private; all ity is seized in what looks as if it come within its folds, and it serves nlmost amounted to an organized to cover a multitude of transgressions effort to represent Socialism ns a de- that would not be tolerated in a mere testable doctrine to be religiously civilian. shunned by all who value common re- When a country is at war, every speetabilily. The Socialist, they would man wearing the King's uniform is have one believe, is a disloyal, un- classed as a hero and a patriot, and patriotic creature, the personification his misdeeds, if committed against uf everything that is undesirable, civilians, are viewed with a lenient And yet, curious to note, these self- eye. same critics evince the warmest ad- It may be good policy to overlook miration for tbe Gerninn Socialist, slight offenses, but when they happen They see in him the saviour of his t0 be of a criminal nature, then sure- race and display an eager untieipa- ly it is time for the proper iiuthor- tion, almost amounting to a prayer, ities to see that the offender is prop- that he will soon succeed in preoipitat- erly punished, ing a revolution in the Kaiser's do- Magistrate Jay dismissed Ibe case minions which will (fulminate in tbe against a sailor of H. M. C. S. Rain- overthrow of Wilhehn nnd his satel- bow, charged with assaulting two lites. young girls in Beacon Hill Park. One rather curious feature of the After bearing the evidence of pros- _^^__ case.is that this hostility to Social- edition and defense, his Honor, in The sophism of *sm frequently reveals itself in those delivering judgment, stated that whose struggle for existence becomes there was a slight doubt in bis mind increasingly acute as the direct result as to whether the accused was guilty. of the very conditions which the So- would dismiss the case. cialist would end. One can under- "In your mind," stated his Honor, stand why food profiteers and others "you know whether or not you nre . who enjoy abnormal material pros- guilty of this serious offense of ns- aud who the God, is not very clear. perity should view with alarm any snnlting two young girls, nnd if you If this quotation has any npplicn- sc*,00l 0f thought which would seek are the man, iet this be a warning to tion at all to the condition of things |0 amend the existing order of things, you for the future." today, it means that our money shall bl,t when n trade-unionist exhorts his ' Hnd a woman been judge, I believe be rendered to the State and our per- fellow workers to "rise in a body and lhe verdict rendered might not hnve but a nom de plume may'be used for "uu* "c says: ^^ publication, and they must be accom-_pucitists and others sink into oblivion pnnied In every case by the name and , „ ,, , .... address of the writer as a guarantee of uetore the command 'uive unto good faith. This will be treated by Caesnr II.p Hiimiv th-it ■« fin.,,.»i, i the Editor entirely in confldence. The uleS111 tne tilings that aie Uiesur s, Editor also .reserves the right to with- und unto God the things that are hold publication of any letter without ,, ,, , ,, having to give a reason for so doing. "OQ s. Who the Caesar is that he refers to, ARE WE CHRISTIANS? Lake Hill, July 13. To the Editor, The Week. Sir.—Let us be honest with our- selves. The editor of the B. C. News sonnl allegiance to God, and I fail ,.*d themselves of this Socialistic in- been quite so lenient, even if the sail- came ont boldly the other day with lo see how that can be done except by ciibus, which is tearing nt the vitals or did happen to have two brothers the statement "We are not Chris- following the dictates of our own con- 0f rm\t honest trade union princi- nnd a father in the service, tions," and he evidently -meant what science. p]es" (vide letter in Victorin Daily Detective Heather who brought lho he snid. It may have u nasty sound The writer appears to be trying Times, Oth inst.) one cannot help case to court must hnve thought he but il is a good deal more straight- to drive home an argument by using feeling that either the war has so-1 had a clear ease against Ibe accused, forward than to use Biblical quota- a quotation thnt has no connection. Hously distorted the mental perspec- ns bolh girls readily identified Ibe tions in ways that bide, if they do not Let us be honest: Either cease try- five of ninny, or Hint lhe old-time man who assaulted Iheni from among entirely niter, their true meaning. ing to whittle the Christian standard grotesque conception of the Socialist a body nf lOfl sailors. In the correspondence columns of down to our own ideas or boldly state and bis alleged dangerous, subversive Tlis defense seemed to mnny rn- oiii* morning daily, a writer last week llje truth, "We are not Christians!" and anarchical doctrines still lives in tlier contradictory, yet his denial "f gave lhe prayer of a French soldier It' Canada has come to the cunelu- n„, popular imagination. On Hie other iruilt carried sufficient weight to gain which she claimed found an echo in sion that the war can only be ended hand, Unit Ihere is a rapidly growing his dismissal wilboul punishment of all our heurls, and which she describ- by lighting it to a finish, nnd thnt to Socialistic sentiment of which the any sort, though the veracity of bolh ed as a terrific paraphnso of Christ's do Ibis it is necessary to conscript r.,|e of progress has been Ireniend- girls wns impugned by the judgment prayeron the Cross: "Father forgive both men nnd wealth, let us face the m,sly accelerated through the war. it rendered. Tf the accused was s-uilly thorn, for they know not what they issue squarely and see what it means. WOuld be futile to deny. One meets such a decision is a dangerous pre- do": the burden of the puraphuse Lloyd George says the war will be wjtb it everywhere. And it is no cedent nnd might serve to encourage being "Father forgive them not, for a long one. passing wave of mere Utopian fancy, evil doers, for it might be held that they know what they do." It finished Lord Northcliffe tells us it is only it js the out-come of the tremendous it places a premium upon perjury, with the hope that the enemy be not just beginning. amount of serious thought which this The offender, whoever tbnt mny only unforgiven, but hnve "an end- Taking their word for it ns men terrible wnr lias aroused within the be. should be taught n lesson in nior- less aftermath of tears." who ought to know, we may possibly minds of civilized humanity. Of nlity for his own sake as well as for Is it possible to imagine a more have lo look forward to ten, twenty, course, it is evident that no amount the sake of others, diabolical misinterpretation of Christ's or even thirty yenrs of war. 0f reasoning, no conclusive argument No woman is snfe when such lhiii<rs petition, than to think that; the chang- Personally, I don't believe it. but wjH convince the pnrty whose sellisb nro permitted to pass without public ing of the negative into the ullirmntive for those who do. I want to offer a interests are threatened by the mere condemnation. Tt is time for women could absolutely alter the whole mean- suggestion, nnd I offer it in all seri- prospect of a better order of things, to awaken In lhe trend nf the times, ing of it. Christ's plea for forgive- misness. but for the benefit of well-meaning Prevention is better than cure. A 1.1, -In. nr.. '■ll mi it lei J11 UK' ness of his enemies was thoroughly I have already suggested Ihat the but evidently uninformed, critics, n genuine, and the clause "they know only satisfactory way to conscript statement of lhe general principles un- " not what they do," cannot possibly wealth wns to conscript the means of derlying Socialism might help probe interpreted to mean that they had accumulating it. dnce enlightenment, absolute luck of knowledge, but sim- I suggest now that the best way Socialism aims at the moral, physi- r. ply that they did not fully compre- lo conscript men is to conscript the pnl and material uplift of humanity. 1 bend the extent of their sin. Justin means of producing them. If we it recogni7.es tbnt the present system <J™, '"r'loI','l",,!r"|'. like manner it mny be snid of any sin have to face a long period of war is opposed to all true progress and, if committed, "Wc know not whnt we and force is to be the final arbiter, continued, must lend to irrelrivuble do." We see Ihe immediate result then let us star! at once lo raise men calamity. but cannot comprehend the ultimate who will be of the very highest fight- It is collective in that it would consequence of it. inS' t>'Pe- fje' lls lnke llie mon o£ have all things work together for the "Forgive us our trespasses as we fine physique, men who are bom common good, forgive those that trespass against fighters, and the women who we henr It is individualistic iu that it would ALTOE M. CTTUTSTTE. ESTATE Or JAMES NOTMAN, Deieneed ^ If ordinary non-skids could answer (or those many miles you expect to go after the first thousand there would have been no success for "Dunlop Traction Tread" or "Dunlop Special." ^^l Phone 2190^^^^ Dunlop Tire & Rubber Goods Co., ^^^^^^ Limited 853 Yates St, Victoria 64a Yates Street, 11009 Government Street 556 Johnson Street Best of Food amid Service Economical, Absolutely Sanitary Collegiate School PHONE 62 1157 Rockland Avenue. Victoria, B. C. 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B.C. ♦ MADRONA I NEW-LAID EGGS are famous for their flavour and their freshness PUBLIC MARKET STALL 0 NEW METHOD LAUNDRY LIMITED "QUAIJTY LAUNDER1E8" 1015-1017 North Park Strttt Phoni 2J00. Page Four THE WEEK Saturday, July 14 ***"•'' That the magistrate may be right in his decison but, ii' su, a great many other people are wrong. * Syui- ' Conduct (presented by Mrs. ons)—Won by R. Pollok. History (presented by Mr. and ^__^^_^_^_^^_-_^^^ Mrs. Pollok)—Won by Jack Harvey. iWThat despite these incidents the Progress (presented by Mr. Justice magistrate still retains the confidence and Mrs. Hyndman)—Won by Rollo of most people, and may be relied Jones. upon to strive to act in cial manner. truly judi- MUSICAL GOSSIP Presentation to a Choirmaster (In Thursday evening, in the place of the usitiil choir practice, the choir nl' Emmanuel Baptist Church held a social gathering in the -school room, when members of the churplnj&nd ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ their friends assembled in goodly Thai Bishop MncDoiiald has been numbers. S0TT0_V0CE BY THE HORNET writing lu the papers. W Thai Itis heart is still set upon securing special privileges for the churches. sh1 That opposition to church exemption is not conlined to Baptists, Singie-taxers and Orangemen as the good Bishop vainly imagines. Wi That as a matter of fact, Singie- taxers take no official stand upon the issue and many individual Singie- taxers share the Bishop's views on that particular issue. "That the Bishop's attack on After games, singing, and social intercourse, the esteemed pastor, Rev. William Stevenson, in a charming little speech, referred to the long nnd faithful services of Mr. Fred ParHtt Drawing (presented by Major and Meredith Jones)—Won by Cedric Walker. Reading (presented by Frank and Wm. Holland)—Won hy Ted Curtis. Rending (presented by Mr. and C. L. Money)—Won by Bob Hennell. Best boy at home (presented by Mr. and Mrs. Morley)—Won by Ernie Money. Neatness (presented by Dick Wol- feuson) — Won by Burke McPhillips, Consolation (presented by Mr. and Airs. Turnej')—Won by Ian Stirling. Consolation (presented by Dr. and Mrs. W. I'. Walker)—Won by Jock Gurney. A present on leaving (books presented by Jlr. Henderson, of V. B. S.) as choirmaster";" also" to' tlie" work "of wttB S'™1 *" Jfk J^vey Prizes were distributed by the Rev. Robert Connell. Lieut. M. W. Bridgraan was drill judge. JESUS AS A CITIZEN the choir and the harmony existing between them and the lender. The choir and' congregation wished to give Mr. Parlitt some token of their appreciation of his faithful services, nnd in the name of the subscribers he then presented him with a gold signet ring nnd fountain pen. H—^——^^_™_™^^_ Coming as a surprise, the recipient citizen, the Rev. Charles Stelzle says, found some difficulty hi expressing his in the Winnipeg Tribune: thanks for the gift. He said he would **jesms as a citizen stands for the continue to give of his best so long , government Writing of Jesus Canadian , • , ,, ... j, i , guiciiuiKiiii. He wouldn't engage in as lie occupied the position of leader, single-tax did not reveal a very wide He .,|so bespoke the faithful and reg- a 'flag-burning-fest,' in a vain at- know-ledge of the subject. „■„,. attendance of every member both tempt to create a 'melting-pot for at the Sunday services and at the re- the nations.' " WThat a committee of the pro- hearsals. He isn,t , ..evolutionist in the or- fessors ot the Catholic University m Emmanuel Baptist Church is for- ,- Washington declared that single-tax tunate in its leaders. In the person y S™Se' as expounded by Father McGlynn con- of the pastor they have a preacher He wouW not tT* to_overthrow this tained nothing contrary to the teach- and thinker of the front rank; and government through violent methods, ings of the Catholic Church. in the choir leader a man of ability He believes there are other ways of ' nnd enthusiasm, one who puts his soul working out social reforms. ■•"That Bishop MacDonald declares into the work. As a result of which, An(, He (]o(Jsn,t rant m](, raye about single-tax to be "iniquitous." the pulpit and choir combine to ,, . .,.,., . ,. . ,, ~, . create nn atmosphere calculated to the ^poss.bility of living the Chns- WThat therefore "iniquity" is not fulfil the highest function of public tion uf<- lmae1' the present system, conlrary to Catholic .teaching. Q.E.D. worship. He doesn't say much about the "sys- H. J. P. tem," but He does talk a good deal about the "life." He believes that A STRONG INDICTMENT if you can get enough of the people living the right kind of "life," Hon. N. E. Kendall, of Iowa, in the you'll get the right kind of a "sys- House of Representatives, in urging 'em* the House to pass the Webb-Inter- . T|lere's "-ore liberty and equality '. . „.„ , in this western hemisphere than there state Liquor Shipping Bill over the ig k any olhel. part of the world) aild President's veto, spoke as follows: jesus *s living out his philosophy with "It is significant, Mr, Speaker, the full realization that He will make that in all the perfervid oratory a success of it. IpiiWUKliySffiS DAVID SPENCER, LTD m OUR EFFORTS ARE CONCENTRATED " ON CLEANING UP THE BALANCE OF Women's Novelty Suits and Coats t Novelty Suits Clearing at $10.00, $15.00 and $19.75 Novelty Coats Clearing at $10.00, $15.00 and $25.00 To use a common expression, we are just making a dead set at clearing away the balance of stock before stocktaking day comes around... We have not a very big stock to clear now, it's true, but what we have is well assorted and allows for good choosing. If selling during the next two or three days continues as it has done during the past two weeks, since our July Sale started, we shall soon have clear racks ready for our early deliveries of Fall merchandise. Women who are interested in good clothing and need a smart, stylish Suit or Novelty Coat will prove that this is a most exceptional opportunity to buy to advantage. The price savings are extraordinary, to say the least. Both Suits and Coats are grouped into three prices as follows:— iffi^ffi^ai^s^Hili m W That Pope Leo 13th gave Father McGlynn his blessing. ST That Bishop MacDonald gives Father McGlynn's disciples his anathemas. WThat a re-examination of the subject may perchance lead the Bishop to conclude that the Pope was right and that he is wrong. SUITS AT $10.00 —Smart, serviceable models, in light and dark tweeds and navy serges. Not a model worth less than double. SUITS AT $15.00 —in fancy tweeds, gaberdines and serges; all fashionable shades; also a few in navy blue and natural Pongee. Suits worth double, and some more. SUITS AT $19.75 —All high-grade novelties; some imported. In light Paisleys, French gold and green in Jersey cloth;. taffeta silks in gold, rose and navy; also colored silks and Pongee. COATS AT $10.00 —Smart novelties in greens, mustard and rose; also navy blue and black and white checks. Most are former $20.00 values. COATS AT $15.00 —Fancy Tweeds, navy blue and various light shades; also black silk. Very smart styles, and worth from $10 to $15 more. COATS AT $25.00 —Very smart models in the newest novelty fabrics and silks. Exclusive styles, and all high-grade novelties. Some imported. —Selling, First Floor ESSRSliillBi DAVID SPENCER, LTD. Sfii which has been indulged in, in all the Jesus is strong for the open forum bes'to make fritn's an'get along wid W" Thnt in any case the Bishop insidious literature whicli has been idea in a democracy. de white folks, should be more broadly tolerant than circulated, in all the voluminous ad- He believes in talking things out Help dese yere white folks, 0 Lord, to use such words as "iniquitous" so vertisements which have been nego- with the people. Get-together meet- to understan' dis t'ing. freely. tiated, nobody has ventured to ex- ings for the discussion of community Lord, while you is takiu' charge of tenuate the saloon except as nn problems has his endorsement. He'd de mill's of dese white people, don' WThat many thousands of good agency of evil, too formidable to be stand for the proposition that it's pass by de colored folks, for dey is Catholics are also good singie-taxers, overthrown. This circumstance is belter to talk a week than to strike a not perfec'—dey needs you as much and that when the Bishop has mas- not remarkable. As a national in- year. as de white folks does. Open de tered his subject he will join the stitution it is all burden and no bene- If Jesus can get his way, people negro's Win' eyes dat he may see dat happy throng. Bt. The American dram shop cannot will understand each other better— all of de white folks is not mean an' be defended upon any principle which and that's going a long distance to- dishones' an' prejudice' ag'inst de W"fliat a strong anti-war paper appeals to the moral sensibility or ward the solution of the big social colored folks, dat dcre is hones', called The Messenger has been dis- the business intelligence of the com- questions of the day. hard-workin', jus', and God-fearin' tributed openly in Victoria. munity. It is a rebel against good Jesus wants to make this city a white folks in dis yere community government. It dictates nomination, better city in which to live. who is tryin' de bes' dey know how, WThat the paper published the purchases elections, oorrupts the bal- He is enthusiastic about having the wid de circumstances ag'inst dem, to names of its sponsors. lot, nnd falsifies the returns. It sick healed, and so He's still more in be fair in dere dealin 's wid de colored smirches the legislature, soils the exe- favor of creating conditions that will folks, an' help dem to be 'spectabh* 8^* That the police appear to have cutive and stains the judiciary. It is prevent sickness. men an' women. taken no action. a foe of organized society. It over- Therefore, the appointment of sail- Help us, Lord, black an' white, to awes the pulpit, undermines the plat- itnry commissions and health hoards understan' each other more eve'y day. W" Thnt it is rumored that a further form, and subsidizes the press. It of the right kind have His backing. Amen. issue with still more anti-war senti- discredits the constitution, despises He always endorses those fine laws ments will be issued shortly. lhe statutes, denounces the Congress of health lnid down by Moses, found NEW LINES OP TRADE and derides the courts. It is the de- in the Old Testament. It is a part of W" That discontent with the "powers stroycr of domestic happiness. It His religion. "Hydes," the finest saloon of Seat- thnt he" in all countries appears to brutalizes the husband, desolates the As a citizen Jesus is not content tie, has been remodelled as a tea be on the increase. wife, debauches the son and betrays with negative programmes and poli- room, with beautiful decorations, the daughter. It is without concern cies. Oriental furnishings and comfort collie* That such discontent can only re- for truth, without regard for honor, He not only wants bad practices veniences. Hundreds of Seattle's suit in the hampering of the military without reverence for virtue. It has done away with, but he wants good lending women arc its patrons. Pro- forces nnd oven to thc stoppage of no tolerance for church, no interest methods introduced. hibition does not confiscate property, the war. in schools, no consideration for home, He fights the saloon as an institu- but merely forbids its misuse. no expectation of Heaven, no appro- tion, but He wants something to tnke T))e jjaymniln brewery of Wheeling, WThat Denn Quainton has been hension of Hell, The patience of its place. He believes ill legitimate m y„ js uow jiie p, q Rnymann "slamming" the religious beliefs of America is exhausted, and we shall recreation. He makes it a practice rjompanv engaged in meat packing. other people. temporize with the infamy no longer, to go with his friends 10 social func- „,, ,', , , j, „r . ,r in j, .,. i, » 0 u • i • The Uncda brewery, of West Vir- All the manifold forces of sobriety, tions. . . . ... , WThat he might be belter occupied of decency, of respect for order, of Leaders false to the people will bo *-'"'■"• ls uow " mllk Pro(luoe cora- in improving the standard of his own. loyalty, to law, of love for mankind, publicly denounced by Jesus. puny. are marshalling in invincible phalanx And'the language that He uses The Brentwood brewery, of West WThnt the twentieth century looks to pulverize the rum power. And they when He upbraids tbe grafters and Virginia, is now a chemical and soap with disfavor on anything calculated will eventually triumph, because their crooks is such that they won't for- plant. to stir religious discord. righteous warfare is sustained by the get it in a hurry. The Huntington brewery is now a fervent hopes of all good men and There's no doubt that Jesus is meat packing plant. WThat not until the Anglican body sanctioned by the holy prayers of all ready to fight them nnd all others The Cedar Rapids brewery is now CANADIAN NORTHERN RAILWAY TRANSCONTINENTAL THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PASSENGER FARES TO EASTERN DESTINATIONS Modern Equipment—Courteous Attendance Travel Comfort Consult Our Nearest Agent or Write DISTRICT PASSENGER AGENT, 605 HASTINGS W., VANCOUVER. Telephone Seymour 2482 hns attained perfection will it be jus- good women.' tified in turning ils attention to the heresies of others. PRIZE-WINNERS who stand for rottenness nnd corrup- a yenst factory. tion—it's simply a question of the choice of weapons. W That when it has altnined perfec- The list of prize-winners nt the Hon il will sec much more good in seventh annual prize-giving, Bt. Ml- the religious beliefs of thc other chad's School. 217(1 Saratoga Ave, f0U w Onk Bay, on July 0th, was ns follows: First in term (presented by Mr. WThnt Magistrate Jay seems dis- and Mrs. II. H. Beck)-Won posed to be over-lenient with service- Donald Hudson men. THE NEGRO'S PRAYER The Iowa City brewery is now a creamery and produce company. The Star Brewing Company, of Washington, Pn., is now tin Capital Paint & Varnish Company. The North Yalcimn Brewing Company, of Washington, is now n fruit B^That a recent ense in the police court brought recollections of a ccr- tnin "blind-pig" episode. ■^Tliat thc prisoner should always be given the benefit of the doubt but it is as well tn examine carefully the source of the doubt. Here is the moving prayer of nn old colored preacher.— L^^^-—^^^^— O God of all races, will you please, by-product company, by Sir, come in nnd lake charge of de The Snlem, Ore, brewery is now min's of nil dese yere white people making loganberry juice. Languages (presented by Dr. nnd nnd fix dem so dnt dey'11 know nnd , ■ Mrs. Hudson)—Won by Hugh Beck, understan' dat nil of us colored folks Mathematics (presented by Mr. nnd is not lnzy, dirty, dishones', an' no Mrs. P. F. Curtis)-Won by Geo. 'count, on' help dem, Lord, to sec ^ ^^ ^ „„,„,„„, Hennell. dat most of us in prayin , workin , us;d as dlreotedi l8 g^nued to restore Composition (presented by Dr. nnd nnd strivin', to get some land, some gray ha|r t0 ltB natul.ai color or money Mrs Stirling)—Won by Ernie Money, houses, nnd some ed'cation for our- refunded. Positively not a dye and non- Induslrv (presented by Hon. Mr. selves an' our chillun, an' get true M%£™m%°io^io\^Xoi*.W Justice and Mrs. Phillips)-Won by 'Hgion, an' dat most every negro in 0n „„ ln vlctorla at BiMm »„«*■ Louis Hyndman. Northampton County is doin' his lebel j,ng stort ■—*■- v-ues and BroM 8t«. GRAY HAIR NOTICE! m m Having moved to more commodious premises (rendered necessary by the large increase in my business) I have now ample room in which to display cloths, etc. You are invited to inspect a choice selection of new Spring goods, including Donegals, Serges and Tweeds. Come—you will not be importuned to buy. m m H. H. BROWN Late of Jay's Oxford Circus, Society's Tailor Graduate of London Academy 730 FORT STREET TELEPHONE 1817 MADAME KATE WEBB, M.I.S.M, PRINCIPAL DOMINION ACADEMY OF MUSIC 1146 Fort Street (Near Linden Ave.) Instruction in Singing (Italian method), Voice production. Pianoforte, Theory of Music. Preparation for the Assoc. Board, R.A.M. and R.C.M. exams, London, Eng. Madame Webb offers a Singing Scholarship (one year's free tuition). For particulars apply personally at the Academy, RES. PHONE, 3060.
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