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FOR SALE Modern - 7-roomed Dwelling, corner lot, good locality, brick and stone foundation. $2,800. B.C. Land & Investment Agency Ld. 40 Government St. TENNIS TOURNAMENT NUMBER PROGRESS ^r>S5N>S>S>Sy<. Maryland Casualty Co Policies issued at lowest rates covering Personal Accident, Disability, Health, Elevator Boil- g er, and all Liability. 2 R. ?. RITHET ACO.Ld.Victoria, B.C. g Vol.1. No ■£& VICTORIA, B. C, SATURDAY, AUG. ,13 1904 nSlaliVt Mee 6 Cents. It's the cool light! It's the steady light r It's the only safe light! > It's the modern light 1 It's the economical light! It's the convenient light! It's the only light with all the advantages and none of the disadvantages Electric Light The ONLY light for office, store or home | British Columbia Electric Railway Co., Ld. Place your orders now for installation Gold Lion Cocktails $££ j Martini, Manhattan, Vermouth, American, Whisky, Gin | OIXI H. ROSS & CO., The Independent Cash Grocers $ >X^^X<<^X^X'^^«XK<<,<^X»^XK^<^»X'»J^X»X"X'<»X«X«X»t"> Province Takes Action To Secure Official Interpretation of Jurisdiction Over Fisheries *fc tfffjrll? tgflfllftfff r|H|)tjl1frIf,r|f tfttf! rflfprp VVV WW* * * | Random Reflections f tWI'TT'l"! H+++X PREMIER McBRIUE is distributing- political I. 0. U.'s in Lillooet. * * * ' THE sportsmen's millenium begins September 1st. * * * THE water cure is what Victoria needs for what ails her. * * * The Provincial Government has instituted proceedings in the Supreme Court against J. H. Todd & Sons, salmon canners of this eity, for trespass and general damages, together with an injunction to restrain the defendants from further operating yilT01.la their salmon traps at East Sooke, ' * * * erected under authority of Dominion j CONTRABAND of war is anything license. Ihe Provincial Government's ^n't want the other fellow to action, it will be readily understood, i ( POOR circulation is what gives an editor cold feet. * * * THERE are more people suffering from fire water than from fire in 0<KX>OC^<X>CK)O<)O0<>0OO<X>OO<>O0O«0<>OOOO<>OOO0«OOOOOOOOOO« FARMS FOR SALE MONEY TO LOAN ON MORTGAGES. iSo|icresVvitb;buildiMgs $3>°°o too " " 3,250 50 " " -.... i,5°° or offer 120 "251 300 A. WILLIAMS & CO., Limited; t Conveyancers and Notaries Public. 104 YATES ST. /000<>o<>C<>0<K>OC^OOOC^>OOOOOOOOOOCH>CH>OOOC^>eH>OOOOOCH>000 40 30 • 3.500 . 18.000 ,20,000 . I,[03 . 7,00) . 5 00) . 4.500 J. H. TODD & SONS, Wholesale Grocers, Victoria, B. C. f Owners and operators oi following Salmon Canneries— | Richmond & Beaver, Fraser River, Inverness, Skeena River. & isx«®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® «®i is in the nature of instituting a test case—to secure judicial determination of the jurisdiction or otherwise of the province over the foreshores—a point long in dispute between the province and the Dominion. It is to be expected that the Dominion, having authority to act in the premises, will assume the defence of the canners' title to operate under authority of the federal license, and most probably will intervene in the action, which will be carried to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. It has been found impossible by the Attorney-General to proceed in the matter to prevent the alleged trespass during the currency of the long vacation. Meanwhile the defendants' in the test proceedings will no doubt continue to operate their traps whenever the salmon are sufficiently obliging as to walk into them, regardless of the possibility of an aggravation of damages in conscience. Curiously enough the very day of the issue of the writ against Messrs. J. H. Todd & Sons, a fierce sou'west gale put out of commission the traps which are the subject of contention. They are now restored and ready for business at any hour of the day or night. B. & K. eEREftLS. Home Manufacture. BRAeKMAN & KER M. 60., Limited. ,\ti m )l( MUNSIE, Secretary. Telephone 162. T. ELPORD, Manager- P. O. Box 298. The Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co.,Id. Mills at Shawnigan^Lake. Office and Yards, Government and Discovery Streets, Victoria, B. 0. — Manufacturers of — Rough and dressed Fir and Cedar Lumber, Laths, Shingles, Houldings, Etc., of The [Best Quality. easoned and Kiln Dried Flooring and Finishing Lumber always in Stock Typewriting and Shorthand 'gh-Oluss Work of all Descriptions at Progress Office, 85 Fort St., Phone 097 Established 1S95 » George Garter Go., Ltd. VICTORIA, B. C. Oriental Importers and Exporters ■cialiats on Tea, Cnmphor.Tute, Silk. Curios, & Merchandise Brokerage traveled With 11 parts of the world 11 points. Private cable codes to RR "BROWN Ltd. 'Real Estate & Financial Agent Agent British America Assurance Co. for Vancouver Island. Honey to loan. Estates managed. —His Mind Made Up: The hope entertained by the officers and members of the Church of the Holy Saviour that Rev. Mr. Barber, benefited in health by his summer holiday, would be induced to again withdraw his resignation of the pastoral charge, appears to have been born but to disappointment. Rev. Mr. Barber arrived back from Portland last week, and was urged by the church officers to reconsider his determination. He declined to do so, having intended, it is said, to retire in any event from the active and trying duties of parochial work. Steps will now be taken in the direction of securing a suitable successor in the pastorate. it HerW Hainland " Telephonic Communication Promised Victoria by November ist OFFICE. 30 'BROAD STREET, VICTORIA, B. C. P. 0 Box 428. Phone so' ant highways in or near Victoria —Improvements For Johnson Street: The next important business thoroughfare listed for modern pavement and similar improvement is Johnson, below Government, where a very con siderable portion of the retail'trade of the city is traimacted. The petition of property owners has now gone to the council, and it will be but a short time before the work of transformation will be under way. Johnson street will suffer temporarily no doubt by the suspension of street railway traffic with the opening of tlie new route to Esquimau, biit it will be merely temporary. When the end of the Indian reserve difficulty comes, as it must some time, a modern passenger and traffic bridge at the foot of Johnson street will be a necessity, and Ibis will then become one of the busiest and most import- | have. * * * PORT ARTHUR is now advertised to fall on Monday next. Secure seats early and avoid the rush. * * * THERE is a sign on the great gate of heaven: "NO BILL COLLECTORS ADMITTED." That's why it's Heaven. * * * WHEN Port Arthur really does take a tumble there won't be a sonl left who will believe the news. THERE seems to be no rush of the insurance agents to write policies on • Port Arthur. * * * THAT rubber plant upon which Mr. Morgan got a prize at the flower show is no relation to the tally-ho. * * * HOW many falls have those Japanese jujntsu men got to get out of old Port Arthur in order to obtain the decision? * * * PORT ARTHUR'S falling act certainly deserves a place on the programme of the continuous performance houses. * * * IF THE city council doesn't awaken to its responsibilities now, it will slumber on quietly and undisturbed until the Day of Judgment. * * » WHEN will Port Arthur of falling fame hit the bottom? Or is the bottomless pit. being used as an elevator shaft? * * * JUST AS soon as the wireless is working from the Driard roof, bulletins of the fall of Port Arthur will be received twice an hour. * * * WONDER, if the Government is going to vote the school boys in Lillooet this time? The extension of the summer vacation hints that way. * * * IT IS better to have been born lucky than either rich or great. Who wouldn't prefer to be Private Perry instead of Czirr of Russia? * * * GOVERNMENT has decided to establish a number of reduction works in the Maritime Provinces—that is works for the reduction of the visiblW supply of dogfish By the first of November if all goes well, Victoria will be one step further removed from its insular isolation, by the establishment of long distance telephone connection with the trunk lines of Western America. The necessary cable, some forty miletf in length, has already been purchased in England, and is on its way out by sailing ship—which is conclusive evidence that the company means business. It appears to be merely a question of which of. two alternative routes shall be followed in making the land and water connection between this city and Bellingham, which is the point of connection with the trunk lines system. General Superintendent II. W. Kent, who has just made a trip over both suggested routes, visited Victoria last Sunday and Monday, but until he has made his report to his directors he does not care to make public his decision. It is probable, however, that the first link of the cable will be direct from this city to Sail Juan Island and that Friday Harbor will be brought into next door neighbor communication. In the event of the Victoria-Belling- ham route being adopted for Island- Mainland connection, in preference to the Plumper-Pass route surveyed some time ago,, a new line for the accommodation of Island-originating business will probably be built between Vancouver and Bellingham without delay. The cable for the union of Island and Mainland upon speaking acquaintance was purchased by Dr. Lefevre on his visit to England and could be laid within a fortnight from Ihe commencement of operations. —Given Up: The reiterated declaration of the owners of the sealing schooner Triumph of their belief in her safety— despite the conviction of others that she has gone to her last hunting- is heard no more on the waterfront. The circumstance that the company is 110 longer paying advance money to the relatives of those aboard maybe taken as conclusive evidence that the owners also have now given tip the ship as lost. PEOPLE who have seen Commodore John shinning up the trees to •avoid the bears on his new farm, have had their belief in the Darwinian theorv materially strengthened. * * '* OWING to the warm weather in the Kootennys, the reopening of Ihe schools here has been set back another week. Little children who onn- ■iot. grasp the fine logic of this proposition should be kept in during re- <-uss. —Arion Club Will Sing: Preparations have been initiated by the members nf the Arion Club for the annual concert at the Gorge, a musical treat to which all classes look forward with delightful anticipation, and which happily brings invariably, full realization of expectations. The date set this year is the evening of August 26th, during the short visit: here of the Dominion Medical Association delegates, who doubtless will have no more enjoyable reminiscence of their western visit. Tl is understood that Sir Alexander Mackenzie and Mr. C. A. E. Harriss have declined the offer of the Arion Club for co-operation for the contemplated musical festival, which was that the club should cancel its third concert and assist in the festival without share in the receipts, but merely for recognition of active and associate members. The promoters of the festival are looking for more money and declined. There is a very general suspicion thai Air. Harriss and his associates find a considerable profit in utilizing the ainnteurs throughout the festival territory. Semi=Ready Business Change Sale. Bargains for This Week. QTPAW HATS Half Price. 40 FLANNEL AND BLACK SUITS (balance of stock; Half Price. 100 Boys' 2-Piece Soils, sizes 22 to 20, Half Price. All Men's and Boys' Suits bl MAW riHio -»u r Raincoats, Overcoats and Pants 20 PER CENT <"' 1"5 OFF FOR CASH. BARGAINS FOR THIS WEEK. B WILLIAMS & 6©., 68*70 YATES STREET, VICTORIA. 2 PROGRESS, SATURDAY, AUG. 13, 1904 The Tennis Tournament Resume of Championship Play ln a Successful fleeting Champions in Mixed Doubles of British Columbia—Captain Wright and Mrs. Hull, Victoria. International Championship Singles. First Round—B. B. Powell (bye) beat F. L. Beecher, Vancouver, 6-4, 6-3; A. Remington, Tacoma, beat S. L. Russell, Seattle, by default; Major Bethel, U.S.A., M.A.A.A., Portland, beat J. A. Rithet,J.B.A.A., Victoria; S. J. Tyler, Seattle L.T.C., and T. M. Foote, bye; K. J. Scholefield and B. G. Goward, bye. First Round—Solly beat Breeze by default; Carr-Hilton beat Bell, 8-6, 6-2; Pooley beat Wright, 6-3, 3-6,7-5; Goss beat Schwengers, 6-2, 6-3; Cambie, bye; Hunter beat Leeming, 6-3, 8-6; Bell beat Patton, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3; Dickson beat Popham, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2; Bethel beat Schwengers, 6-2, 6-2; The seventeenth annual tournament of the Victoria Lawn Tennis Club, with which was associated the determination of the first authoritative international championships of the Pacific Northwest, virtually came to its successful close last Saturday, when society and sport lovers thronged the Belcher street courts. The climax of satisfaction in the notable week was in the retention in Victoria of all important honors, Powell once again proving himself the bright particular star of jo-day—a natural successor of the long supreme Foulkes. Whom it will be next year now becomes the matter of eager speculation, for Powell unfortunately is packing his suit case with white linens preparatory for departure to more southerly scenes. Schwengers would seem to be the likely one, but in tennis as in all else, no one can foretell what a season will bring- forth. Individual honors of the just closed tournament, except as concerns Powell, were pleasantly distributed; while representation of the new Northwest League was complete ex cept for the regretable absence of Seattle's representatives. That their attendance would not have materially affected results may be conjectured from the fate of the star of Seattle's tennis world, Mr. Russell, in Vancouver this week, he being defeated with comparative ease by Mr. Beecher of Vancouver, who certainly does not rate in the same class as the provincial champion. Of the rising players none diisclosed more brilliance during Victoria's tournament than Mr. HunW among the gentlemen, and Mrs. Hull (the heroine of that most admirable backhand stroke) among the ladies. The latter was unquestionably the favorite of the tourney, and while—distinctly worn and off her true form in the decisive match—she did not succeed in wresting champion's honors tfrom Miss Goward, she may be looked to for higher distinction next year. In addition to the full list of Victoria L. T. C. players of standing, "Vancouver was represented in the just closed meeting here by no fewer than half a dozen players; there were four from the Cowichan club; two each from Portland and Tacoma, one Nel- sonite, and one from that hitherto unheralded organization, the Rivers Inlet Lawn Tennis Club—with also a full contingent from the military and from the J. B. A. A. As to the standard and features of the play, an interesting article from the pen of the provincial and international champion is presented herewith, "Progress" contenting itself with the following enumeration of the victors, and recapitulation of the week's most interesting play: Champion of the Pacific Northwest and of British Columbia—Mr. R. B. Powell, Victoria. Champions in Doubles of the Pacific Northwest—Messrs. R. B. Powell and A. T. Goward, Victoria. Champions in Doubles of British Columbia—Messrs. R. B. Powell and J. D. Hunter, Victoria. Lady Chnmpion of British Columbia—Miss Goward, Victoria. Lady Champions in Doubles of British Columbia—Mrs. Burton and Miss Bell, Victoria. 6-2, 6-2; J. B. Farquhar, Vancouver, Goward beat Wilson, 6-1, 6-2; Mac- beat S. J. Tyler, Seattle, by default; \ rae beat Johnston, 6-0, 6-1; Hull, bye; B. P. Schwengers, J.B.A.A., Victoria,! Martin beat Keefer, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3; beat W. A. Goss, Portland, 1-6, 6-3, 6-1; A. T. Goward (bye) beat R. G. Breeze, Tacoma, 2-6, 7-5, 6-2. Second Round—Bethel beat Remington, 6-4, 6-3; Powell, bye; Sch Powell (H. S.) beat Prior, 64, 6-3; Foote beat Tyler, by default; Goward (B. G.) beat Scholefield, 6-1, 6-3, Bell, 6-1, 6-4; Mrs. Hull beat Mrs. Langton, 6-4, 64. Final—Mrs. Hull beat Mrs. Burton, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. Championship Round—Miss Gow* ard (holder of championship) beat Mrs. Hull, 6-3, 6-4. Ladies Doubles. Preliminary Round—Miss King and Mrs Langton, bye; Mrs. Burton and Miss Bell, bye; Mrs. Davidson and Miss Devens beat Miss V. PoWell and Miss G. Green, 6-0, 6-2; Miss Goward and Mrs. Perkins beat Miss Mara and Miss G. Loewen, 6-2, 6-1; Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Wright beat the Misses Pitts, 64, 6-3; Miss Maitland- Second Round-Carr-Hilton beat Dougall and Mrs. Knox, bye; Miss Solly, by default; Goss beat Pooley, wengers, J. B. A. A., beat Farquhar, 6-3, 6-3; Hunter beat Cambie, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3; Goward, bye. j 6-4; Bell beat Dickson, 6-3, 6-3; Beth- Semi-final—Powell beat Bethel, 6-3, ei beat Goward, 6-3, 64; Macrae beat 3-6, 7-5; Schwengers beat Goward, 9-7, 6-4. Final—Powell beat Schwengers, 6-3, 6-0, 6-3. International Championship Doubles. First Round—Breeze and Reming- Hull, 6-2, 6-2; Martin beat Powell (H. S.), 6-2, 6-1; Goward (B. G.) beat Foote, 6-2, 6-2. Third Round—Goss beat Carr- Hilton, 7-5, 6-2; Bell beat Hunter, 6-2, 6-4; Bethel beat Macrae, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2; ton, bye; Rithet and Schwengers beat | Mal,tm beat Goward (B_ a) M 6.2, Russell and Tyler, by deiault; Pow- 0 ." , n , , n ,, " Q ell and Goward beat Bethel and Goss, I . *°™ffr^0" beatfi ff9 6"3' 6-2, 6-3; Farquhar and Beecher, bye!! 6'2> Bethel beat Martln' 6"1> 6"2' Semi-final—Rithet and Schwengers | Final-Bethel beat Goss, 0-6, 8-6, beat Breeze and Remington, 6-4, 6-3; j 7-5, 6-3. ^ Powell and Goward beat Farquhar! Championship Round—R. B. Pow- and Beecher, 6-1, 6-3. | ell (holder of championship) beat Championship—Powell and Goward Major Bethel, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1. Goss beat Schwengers and Rati 6-2, 10-8; Capt. Bunbury and ! Hull beat Prior and Keefer, 9-7, ( Powell and Hunter beat Macrae Leeming, 6-4, 6-4; Capt. Watts Capt. Popham beat Russell and Ty by default; Schwengers (C.) York beat Bell and Cornwall, 7-5; Wilson and Bell (B.), bye. #, Second Round—Goward and Poc beat Breeze and Remington, 6-1, I Bethel and Goss beat Capt. Bunt, and Mr. Hull, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1; Poi and Hunter beat Capt. Watts Capt. Popham, 6-0, 64; Bell and 1 son beat Schwengers (C.) and Yi 6-2, 6-3. Semi-final—Bethel and Goss 1 Goward and Pooley, 7-5, 6-1; Po- and Hunter beat Bell and Wib, 6-2, 6-3. Championship Round—Powell Hunter beat Bethel and Goss, 6-3, 6-4. Mixed Doubles. S. J. Tyler and Mrs. Knox, I Hulbert and Miss Hobson beat Mrs. Mnsgrave and Miss H. Robertson, Cowichan L.T.C., 4-6, 6-3, 6-3; Miss Prior and Miss Geary, bye. First Round-Mrs. Burton and Miss Bell beat Miss King and Mrs. Langton, 6-3, 6-3 ;Mrs, Davidson and Miss Devens beat Miss Goward and Mrs. Perkins, 64, 1-6, 6-2; Mrs. Hull and CaPt- Wright and Mrs. Hull, Mrs. Wright beat Miss Maitland- F- D. Stevens and'Miss King, Dougall and Mrs. Knox, 6-2, 7-5; B- G- Goward and Miss Pitts Miss Hulbert and Miss Hobson beat R- & Breeze and Mrs. Musgrave, Miss Prior and Miss Geary, 8-6, 6-3. default; F. A. Macrae and Semi-final—Mrs. Burton and Miss Macrae beat J. D. Hunter and Bell beat Mrs. Davidson and Miss Langton, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5; Mr. Hull Devens, 8-6, 6-1, 6-4; Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Wright beat Miss Hulbert and Miss Hobson, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. Final—Mrs. Burton and Miss A. SCHWENGERS AND RITHET READY FOR A MORNING MATCH. beat Rithet and Schwengers, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 64. B. C. Championship Singles. Preliminary Round—L. H. Solly and R. G. Breeze, a bye; E. W. Carr- Hilton, J.B.A.A., and R. L. Bell, bye; Capt. Wright, A.S.C. and R. H. Pooley, bye; W. A. Goss, M.A.A.A.,Portland,, and B. P. Schwengers, bye; J. W. Cambie, bye; J. A. Leeming, J.B. A.A., bye; J. A. Hunter beat F. W. Bancroft, 6-3, 6-0; S. J. Patton beat. L. S. V. York, 8-6, 3-6, 6-4; J. B. Bell beat A. Remington, Tacoma L. T. C, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2; W. F. Dickson, Nelson L.T.C., beat J. A. Raymur, 6-1, 6-2; Capt. Popham beat S. L. Russell, Seattle L.T.C., by default; B. P. Schwengers beat J. A. Rithet, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2; Major Bethel, U.S.A., Multnomah A.A.A., beat J. D. Stevens, Vancouver L.T.C., 6-2, 6-1; A. T. Goward beat H. C. Keefer, 6-1, 6-2; T. G. Wilson beat W. T. Williams, 6-4, 6-1; G. C. Johnston, Rivers Inlet L.T.C. beat H. M. Hills, by default; F. A. Macrae, J.B.A.A., beat Capt. Bun- bury, R.E., 7-5, 6-4; Mr. Hull, bye; P. W. Keefer and A. F. W. Martin, bye; B. Prior and H. S. Powell, bye; Championship Singles, Ladies. Bell beat Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Wright, Preliminary Round—Miss A. Bell 4-6, 64, 64. and Miss Maitland- Dougall, Cow- j Gentlemen's Doubles.. ichan L.T.C, a bye; Miss Devens and, Preliminary Round—A. T. Goward Mrs. Davidson, bye; Mrs. Burton and a«d B- H. Pooley, bye; R. G. Breeze Miss Hulbert, Vancouver L.T.C, bye;' and A. Remington, bye; K. J. Schole- Miss King, Vancouver L.T.C, beat neld and T. B. Tye, bye; J. A. Rithet Miss Mara, 6-0, 6-1; Miss Hobson,1 a"d B. P. Schwengers beat W. T. Vancouver L.T.C, beat Miss Geary, I Williams and G. C. Johnston, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3; Mrs. Musgrave, Cowichan J0"8 > Major Bethel and A. W. Goss L.T.C., bye; Miss M.Pitts, bye; Mrs. !b.eat CaPt- Wright and Capt. Wjl- Hull, bye; Mrs. Langton and Miss V. ^ams> 6-2, 3"6, 64; B. G. Prior and H. Powell, bye; Mrs. Knox, Cowichan L. C. Keefer beat J. A. Raymur and L. T C bye I Solly> 6-2, 6-3; Capt. Bunbury and First Round-Miss Bell beat Miss1 JMg ^J'*' ^son and E Maitland-Dougall, 6-0, 6-2; Mrs. Dav-; S"A"^& 1' ♦ \ J^T5f *? idson beat Miss Devens, 4-6, 6-1, 6-0;' ^A \ % * beat A: "R * Martln Mrs. Burton beat Miss Hulbert 6-2 an*f; "W; °ainb,e' 6;3> "? * £ 6-2; Miss King beat Miss Hobson Slt/i,^*1?!^' 6-3 7-5; Miss M. Pitts beat Mrs!! f, 7^ ?n 7pV"2' k"2] Musgrave, 6-1, 6-0; Mrs. Hull, bye; tSfMd,Cf/f! beat Mrs Langton beat Miss V. Powell ' L^ T R "^ 5" ^TV,"3' u" A"t*"n. tuvc !?"",• w> I b-<s S. L. Russell and S. J. Tyler by default Mrs. Knox, bye g^ L^ R L M ^ Second Round-Miss Bell beat Mrs.! j. T. Cornwall, bye; C Schwengers Davidson, 4-6, 6-3, 64; Mrs. Burton, ami l, s. V. York, J.B.A.A., bye- beat Miss King, 6-1, 6-3; Miss Hull t. G. Wilson and J. B. Bell, bye. ' ' beat Miss Pitts, 7-5, 6-4; Mrs. Lang- First' Roiind-Goward and Pooley, ton beat Mrs. Knox, 7-5, 6-3. | bye; Breeze and Remington beat Sch Mrs. Wright beat Lieut. Geary, and Miss Geary, 6-2, 6-0; A. T. G- ard and Miss Goward, bye; R.B. F, ell and Miss Powell, beat S. L. sell and Mrs. Davidson, by defa W. F. Dickson and Miss B. Wi bye; Capt. Bunbury and Mrs. Bu beat B. G. Prior and Miss Prior, 7-5; B. Bell and Miss A. Bell G. Dickson and Miss Maitland-] gall, 6-2, 6-2; Capt. Popham and Devens beat J. A. Rithet and Genge, 6-3, 2-6, 6-1; W. A. Goss Miss Robertson, Cowichan L, bye; R. H. Pooley and Miss D. Gi bye; H. Bancroft and Miss Ver bye. First Round—Capt. Wright Mrs. Hull beat S. J. Solly and Knox, by default; B. G. Goward Miss Pitts beat F. D. Stevens Miss King, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1; F. A. rae and Miss Macrae neat Mr. and Mrs. Wright, 6-0, 6-0; A. T. and Miss Goward beat R. B. P and Miss Powell, 3-6, 6-0, 6-1 Bunbury and Mrs. Burton beat t Dickson and-Miss Wilson, 6-2,' 7-5; Capt. Popham and Miss D beat B. Bell and Miss Bell, 6-1, 6-2; W. A. Goss and Miss Robe j bye; R. H. Pooley and Miss I ! beat H. Bancroft and Miss Ve j 6-3, 6-2. Third Round-Capt. Wright Mrs. Hull beat B. G. Goward Miss Pitts, 7-5, 6-2; A. T. Go' and Miss Goward beat F. A. Mi and Miss Macrae,7-5, 6-4; Capt. bury and Mrs. Burtou beat Popham and Miss Devens, 6-2, R. H. Pooley and Miss Green W. A. Goss and Miss Robertson, 8-6. Semi-final—Capt. Wright and Hull beat A. T. Goward and Goward, 0-6, 6-1, 6-4; R. H. Pd and Miss Green beat Capt. Bun and Mrs. Burton, 6-3, 6-0. Championship Round—Capt. ght and Mrs. Hull beat R. H. Pc and Miss Green, 6-3, 6-4. (By Myra.) The annual tournament At H of the Victoria L. T. C will doub remain a fixture of the summer son, if one might predict from experience of last' Saturday, \ with glorious weather overhead guests of the club gathered to Victoria once more victorious. Semi-final—Mrs. Burton beat Miss olefield and Tye, 6-2, 64; Bethel and freshments were served in a 1 AS IN A GARDEN FAIR. .Tournament Saturday A Featun The Social Season. Blygh's Removal Sale BL YGH'S Record Breaking Removal Sale Record Breaking Removal Sale Our Record Breaking Removal Sale, which started Thursday morning, has been the biggest yet; crowds have secured shares of the great Bargains, but there are lots more left. Saturday is going to be one great big round of Bargains in every Department. Remember this sale lasts till the goods are sold, as we don't want to move any of them to our new store. So come with your cash as you can't resist the bargains at Watch the Times for Daily Specials Corner Fort and Douglas Sts. BL YGH'S Corner Fort and Douglas Sts. Get Acquainted With Blygh PROGRESS, SATURDAY AUG. 13,1904 rquee during the afternoon and bre much enjoyed by those present. ?etty women and lovely girls were ere by the score, with a number of lends from the States and other ties of the Province, all exquisitely -wned in the daintiest of summer ilettes. The patronesses for thje isntful afternoon were—Mrs. Harry ioley, in a beautiful white gown, Ith large white hat trimmed with lses; Mrs. A. T. Goward, in pale "aen silk with touches of black vel Mrs. P. S. Lampman, in a lovely Kvbroiderefd dress with white lace Japeau; Mrs. Arthur W. Jones, in lack lace (river taffeta; and Mrs, pbiii W. Dunsmuir, in pale blue I'plin with flounced skirt. The fol- [wing are a number of those who foe noticed in the gay company Jrs. Arthur Genge, one of last |on th's brides, wore a handsome teen gown with white feather boa id large white chiffon hat with green lumes. Mrs. Roberts was very chic id dainty in pale blue silk with chif- in hat. Another striking costume as a most beautiful gown of white ice over green striped silk with i-een velvet girdle, worn by Mrs. i'llgras of Vancouver, who aGCom- finied Mrs. Tatlow, the latter in bine ■epe de chine and large black pic- ire hat. Mrs. Ambery was gowned t turquoise blue; Mrs. (Capt.) Troup I white; Mrs. Berkeley also in white *.-er pink with a large black hat. [iss Violet Powell wore a dainty iwn of white organdie over bine; i'.rs. Osborne Plunkett (Vancouver) jas in a handsome costume of black Kid white. Miss Lucas looked very Tveet in white pique and large black lit. Mrs. MncCallum (Sr.) wore a Iiwn of black lace; Mrs. MacCallum Ifr.) was in pale blue with white lapeau. Another pretty costume •as of silver grey with touches of Ihite, worn by Mrs. Prior. Miss Inna Holmes looked very smart in a jissau dress, with black and green (raw hat, trimmed with roses. Mrs. (aymur wore white muslin; Mrs. nillips also was in white with black lapeau. Miss Alice Hunt (looked |ry piquante in blue silk organdie. f-s. Burke was in a handsome pearl ley dress with white hat and dainty Inshade. Mrs. Pierce wore a hand- line black gown trimmed with chan- ily lace and accordion pleated tiunce. Mrs. Harry Barnard wns in [bite, with touches of yellow. Miss llton looked very sweet in mauve Jnvered muslin. Mrs. Davidson's jstume was of blue silk with hand- I'me lace. Mrs. Day was in blnck lid white. Mrs. Arthur Robertson mauve and white, with toque to latch. Miss Trixie Hanington in a jt-etty light frock with white hat. Irs. Croft wore a handsome white loth costume with Heavy cream lace Jnd mauve silk hat and feather boa. firs. Charles W. Rhodes wore white lilk; Miss Phyllis Eberts also was in Jure white. Mrs. Carmichael and Mrs. Beaven were gowned in modish Jresses of black and white. Mrs. frresley wore a handsome dross with ace collar and a large black hat with Illumes. Miss Cobbett was a charm- nig study in white. Mrs. Miclutel lllenny was in a pretty tussau gown Ivith black chapeau. Miiss Tatlow looked charming in white muslin nnd Insertion with large black chnpenii. I.tlrs. Powell in a dainty gown of ■dark voile and green sunshade, Mrs. (Pooley also wore black. Miss Cler- Jrude Keefer wore a tussati dress trimmed with touches ot! black velvet and black picture hat with feathers. Miss Prior was in crenm Timeline and pretty parasol of pink. Miss Illadys Green in a pretty white eos- Icume. Mrs. D. M. Eberts wore n stylish black and white gown as did nlso ■Mrs. R. P. Rithet, the latter's being |)f especial elegance. Miss Pooley in an effective blue dress muslin over green. Mrs. B. T. Rog- and hat to match. Mrs. Lucas a ers (Vancouver) ,in grey voile with pretty costtime of black lace. Missj trimmings of lace. Miss Pemberton Shibley (Yale) was another out of wore white organdie with large white town visitor and much admired in a| chiffon, chapeau wi^li streameilsi, pretty mauve and . lace gown with Miss Goward looked exceedingly white straw hat trimmed with violets.' smart in a striking costume of black Miss Pitts was. also in mauve andj and white. Mrs. E. B. C. Hanington, white muslin. Mrs. Phillips wore a' Miss Katie Gaudin, pdrs. Langley,, Miss Langley, Mrs. Gavin H. Burns, Mrs. Charles J. V. Spratt, in ivory white and gold, Mrs. Foster, Miss Irving, Miss Ruth Leverson, Miss Griffin (San Francisco), Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Jan- ion, Miss Crease, Mrs. H. P. Bell Mrs. Bullen, Miss Bullen, Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Nelson (Albert Head) Miss L. Wilson, Miss Earle, Mrs. MacCallum, Sr., Miss Mason, Miss Devens, Miss Amy Dupont, Mrs. Moresby, Miss Noel Moresby, Mrs. Laundy Miss Williams, Miss Dorothy Green, Mrs. E. Crow Baker, Miss Newcombe, Mrs. Hall, Miss Marion Pitts, Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Mara, Miss Mara, Miss Madge Gibson, Miss Winnie Wilson, Mrs. Schwengers, Miss Connie Jones, Miss Macrae, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Courtney, Miss Newlands, Mrs. Parry, Mrs. Edward E. Wootton, Mrs. Knox, (Lady Champion of Duncans), Miss Norma Flumerfelt, Miss Baiss, Miss K. Deverenx, Miss Elsie Bullen, Miss Dickenson, Miss Nuttall, Mrs. Burke Mrs. Parry, Miss Angus, Miss Bodwell (Vancouver), Mrs. Griffiths, Miss Muriel C. Howard and Mrs.) Fred. B. Pemberton, were among others of the brilliant company. Mr. R. B. Powell, Lawn Tennis Champion of B. C. and the Pacific Northwest. pretty black and white costume. Mrs. Langton looked very chic in white organdie, over pink. Mrs. Gill was in pale green silk organdie and touches of black. Miss Drake was in white with girdle of blue and blue chapeau. Miss Sophie Tupper (Vancouver) in a pretty gown of brown. Mrs. Becker (Seattle} and Miss MacKinnon (Vancouver) were also in dainty summer gowns. Mrs. Campbell and Miss Gladys Camp ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft ft The B. G. Funeral Furnishing G/y ft ft Chas. Hajward ^Ao President. ft Orders (jOj Attended to W At any time ft Day or Night. *** Charges very ft Reasonable. ^^^•i mm F. Caielton, Manager." Show rooms and Parlors 52 Government Street, Victoria ft ft ft ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftfyftftftftft The largest and best appointed undertaking establishment in the province. Telephone No. , 305,404 or 594. ft ft ft * ft * ft ft STANDARD IS IMPROVING. Expert Comment and Criticism of Tournament Tennis. Where Do You Buy Your Groceries 9 Do You Get a Discount for Cash Try Mowat's 0 (By R. B. Powell, International Champion.) The seventeenth annual tournament of the Victoria Tennis Club, and the first meeting for the international , championships of the North Pacific bell, the latter in a pretty white gown' have come and gone. It may be said and black hat. Miss Ethel Tilton, a without hesitation that the tourney dainty little maid in pink. Miss Eva' just closed will rank among the best Loewen was attired in white with ever held in the Northwest. The as- picturesque hat with streamers. Miss semblage of experts from Portland, Corysande Powell in a smart white | Tacoma, Vancouver and Victoria serge suit, the jacket being trimmed i gave rise to anticipation that some with lace applique and white chapeau. nne exhibitions of the game might be Mrs.(Capt.)Watts in a lace trimmed | expected and not only were such con- drestlen frock with pretty shirred j jectures fully realized but the stand- skirt and feather boa. Miss Gladys ard 0f play throughout' was of high (leary, also in' white. Miss Jeffrey (London, Ont.) ,a dainty lady in white and black. Mrs. L. P. Duff, in Kelt was in a beautiful dress of white lace over silk, with white hat. Mi's. ■James Dunsmuir wore a handsome ijostume of black. Miss Gunn (San iFrancisco) was the guest of Mrs. ■Arthur Genge and was tastefully nt- fired in a dainty gown of blue silk with insertion trimmings. Miss JSdith Lawson was in white silk with lilue girdle. Miss Edith Maitland ■Oougall (Duncans) looked very " Gib- honian" in a.pretty white frock, embroidered in shamrocks, with blnck |r.nd white hat. Miss Gladys Kem- iiell was daintily attired in blue mus- jiin. Mrs. Miles in a handsome costume of white lace over green nnd targe black hat. Miss King (Vnn- fcouver) in blue nunsveiling. Miss T. IMacDonald in mauve poplin, witli n liretty green parasol and picturesque phapeau. Miss Gertrude Loewen |.vore a smart gown of white with olack hat. Mrs. Bouchard wns in Imrple velvet with black lace bertha. order and the general-average better than ever before. In the men's singles it was conceded that Major Bethel, A. T. Goward, W. A. Goss, R, G. Breeze and B. P. Schwengers were the strongest of those entered, and so evenly matched are the fine players mentioned that it was difficult to forecast who among them would win the allcomers' event and thus earn the right to challenge R. B. Powell for the championship. As it turned out Major Bethel proved successful. This was the first appearance of Bethel and Goss in Victoria and their style of play was the subject of much interest to those on the "side lines." The two men differed almost entirely in their games. Bethel is much more of a "back line" player than his double partner and depends chiefly on a very severe ground stroke in scoring his points. He can, when necessary, volley with considerable accuracy and judgment. The Major's back-hand drive is a beautiful stroke, with plenty of pace and length, and is frequently used with advantage. In addition Bethel is an excellent "smasher." Goss, on the other hand, is entirely a net player and forces his way to the aggressive position on all occasions. Although he lobs very well pink silk waist with lace bolero and I and is a remarkable getter of every- Miss Flnmer-| white cloth skirt. Miss Susie Pern-' thing, his general play is not nearly Mb. A. T. Goward, With Mr. R. B. Powell Champion in Doubles of the Pacific Northwest. Victoria Transfer Company, Ltd., Best Equipped Hack and Livery Stable in the Province** «Jt t* All Rnbber-Tired Hack" and Finest Livery Turnouts. Baggage, Furniture and Freight Handled at Reasonable Rates and with Dispatch. 19, 21, 23 Broughton Street. telephone 129. Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Week End Excursions AT POPULAR RATES TO ALL FAVOURITE ISLAND RESORTS. Through Tickets to Alberni, Crofton, Comox and Other Points of Interest. QEO. L. COURTNEY, Traffic Manager berton, white costume with touches of bo clean and effective as that of green. Miss Hall, in a eharming Bethel. gown of pink silk with insertion.I In the ladies' singles, although Mrs. Dickenson in black voile. Mrs. | Miss Goward's steadiness and head- Garesehe in white cloth suit and pink work carried her through to victory chapeau. Mrs. Frank Hanington, in in the championship round, Mrs. C. blnck with openwork yoke ot! white'Hull of California, who is paying a luce, with feather boa and black hat. short visit to Victoria, was the bright Mrs.Fngim looked charming, and with her were a number of friends from other places. Miss Clute (New West' particular star of the week and the attraction of the crowd. Mrs. Hull is easily the most graceful lady ex- minster) in a royal bine linen suit ponent of tennis who has played on and white hat with red poppies. Mrs. the Belcher street courts, and the Thompson (Vancouver) in white, manner in which she executes her Miss Adnmson (Larkspur, Califor- strokes generally is a treat to witness. nin), the latter a guest of Mrs. Tye One meets so many lady players who who wns nlso present. Miss Worki tell you thnt it's impossible for them was in turquoise blue basket cloth to take a back-hand. If they will with handsome lace collar and black only watch Mrs. Hull and note that hat. Miss Dixon wns in white, with! fine natural swing of the forearm pretty red lint nnd chiffon streamers'.' they will see the stroke done to pcr- Mi-s. George Ward, ill n suit of green' feci ion. Mrs. Hull's best work of Mrs. Bunbury, ill a dainty the week was in her single against linen. mosaic muslin. pretty drc(ss of Miss Pitts, in a miiuvc and white Mrs. Burton, and in the mixed doubles when partnered by her brother, BICYCLE SALE Why buy a second-hand wheel when you can get a new wheel for about the same price. HARRIS & MOORE have a number of 1904 wheels that they will sell at a big reduction. Call and see them at 114 Douglas Street Captain Wright, A.S.C., they defeated the redoubtable Gowards. The men's double events of both tournaments were productive of some excellent tennis. Rithet and Schwengers put up a slendid fight against the Portland cracks, as did also Captains Wright and Williams of the Garrison. A prominent feature of the late tournament was the good showing mnde by the young Victoria players in their various matches. Messrs. J. B- Bell and D. Hunter especially deserve mention for their work. Bell worked his way through to the semifinal most creditably and gave Major Bethel a good game in that round. Although Mr. Hunter is not so good in a single, in the gentlemen's doubles partnered by R. B. Powell, he played splendid tennis and showed himself quite able to play in the fast est, company. After witnessing the many good matches of last week the writer is of opinion that lawn tennis is distinctly on the up grade in Victorin. Not only is interest in the game keener than ever before, but undoubtedly the character of play is progressing Royal Hotel AND CAFE Fort Street (Few Doors from Tourist Information Bureau.) Family and Temperance Hotel. Strictly First Class. Bath, Electric Light, and all Modern Conveniences and Comforts, KINOSLEY ft GREENWOOD, Proprietors. size on the Const of America. If the results of last week's tennis leave any impression on the mind it is that steadiness, accuracy and good judgment, will always triumph over brilliancy, pure nnd simple. —Off to St. Louis: Arrangements are virtually complete for the tour of the Fifth Regiment band to. St. Louis, upon which the start will be made from Victoria all the time, nnd to-day it mny be i on the 24th inst. To-morrow the band truthfully snid that the standard of ' will play at Beacon Hill Park re- the gnme in this city is higher thnn inforced by a number of the added could be found in any place of its soloists. 4 PROGRESS, SATURDAY, AUG. 13, 1904 progress A weekly newspaper published at 35 Fort street, Victoria, B.C., by C. II. Lugriu. C. H. Gibbous Associate Editor II. F. I'ulleu Advertising Manager Subscription Price .... $1.00 a Year ^Advertising rates on application. politics, which'"party lines" were supposed to ensure, has not yet put in an appearance. Politics never were as lifeless as at present in this province. MORE KNOTS IN ITSELF, SURVEY NEEDED. The accident to the Princess Victoria emphasizes the necessity of a thorough survey of our inland waters^ assuming, of course, that Captain Hickey is right as to his bearings when the ship's propeller struck. If the charts of waters so near at hand are defective, what shall we think of those of more remote waters? The British Columbia seacoast is one of the most broken in the world, and there is no reason for supposing that what is under water is any more uniform than that which is above. The Minister of Marine will be here next week, and one of the things, which ought to be impressed upon him, is the immediate necessity for an elaborate series of surveys to test and supplement those already made. Commerce through our waters is growing rapidly, and will continue to increase at even a greater speed than hitherto. In fact we are only at the beginning of its development. In the course of a very few years—fewer years than will suffice to make the needed surveys, there will be five steamers plying these waters to one that sails upon them now; the cargoes will be more valuable and the livt,*, exposed to danger will be more numerous. The duty of the Dominion Government is clearly to see that every possible precaution is provided to ensure'safety to ships, their passengers, crews and cargoes. The most important thing- is to have the charts correct. In spe'ction of the charts will show that during Captain Wainrail's time on the Quadra he noted many newly discovered rocks upon them. Captain Hackett has probably made some not- ings of the same kind, although if he has not, it would not be surprising, as lie has not been in command very ! long, and shipmasters do not discover new rocks every month. We have not been informed if the Board of Trade has decided to bring the question of surveys under the notice of the Minister, but it is a matter that ought to be included in the representations made to him. TOO MUCH TALK. The Governor-General in his prorogation speech said that, the session was longer than was expected. This is something a little out of common. The observation was timely. Of course it did not originate with His Excellency, but was put in his mouth by his advisers. Nevertheless it is a good thing to have the highest official in the land draw attention to the fact. The session was unduly long, because a few talkative members wasted time inexcusably. There is Col. Sam Hughes for example. By no possibility does he ever say anything worth hearing, but he talks long and often. Then there is a man from Nova Scotia named Gout-lay, who exhibits his ignorance and bumptiousness on every possible occasion. Then there is Clancy of Ontario and Blain of the same province and a lot more liko them. The real Conservative leaders do not say very much. Mr. Borden is almost a model in this respect, but he has a dozen or so of followers, whose faculty of saying nothing in many words almost amounts to genius. An amusing feature about the thing is that these talkative fellows are under the impression, apparently, that the people pay some attention to what they say, but nothing is more certain than that not one voter in ten thousand pays the least attention to what they said. Outside of the Hansard reporters, the compositors in the Government printing office, and the proof readers, probably not ten people in Canada know how hours and hours have been wasted by these men in tiresome vituperation of their opponents end sickening laudation of themselves. The Colonist continues to tie knots in itself with a pei severance worthy of a better cause. It says that talk about the possible development of the province is "hot air," and any way it costs $12.50 to govern each person who conies here. What a splendid argument is this in favor of race-suicide. But let that pass. The interesting thmg is to know how tlie Colonist is going to untie its latest knot. If to talk of the development of the province is "hot air," and if an increase of population is so very expensive, how is the Colonist going to support the railway policy which Mr. McBride is understood to have in his political incubator? Really "Progress" feels sorry in anticipation for its esteemed contemporary. The Colonist shows itself to be sadly in need of enlightenment, when it speaks of an exceedingly modern presentation of the future of the province as "hot air." AVe recommend it a course of reading. It might read its own files, for example, or better still, because more easily get-at-able, it might run through a series of Bulletins issued by the Provincial Government and compiled by a very talented gentleman named Gosnell—R. E. Gosnell, if we remember aright. If it will do this, it will learn that so far from what "Progress" said about the future of British Columbia when once it is opened by transportation facilities being "hot air,'' it was a very cold-blooded and inadequate statement of what may be looked for, when the Grand Trunk Pacific has been built. Lord and Lady Minto will shortly leave Canada.' Sir Wilfrid Laurier's tribute to the former ,that he was a constitutional governor, is the highest praise. The latter laid every one under tribute by her kindly aud gracious manner. Canada has been fortunate in her Governors-General, and not less so in their wives. The Lesson Of the Fire flerit of ''Progress" Crusade For Better Fire Protection Expressively Emphasized "Examination of the water pressure register at the City Hall shows that the pressure has recently gone down to below 20 lbs. and even to about 15—what this means should a fire of any magnitude occur coincident with a wind to spread it, property owners and insurance men may judge for themselves." Get your transportation grievances in order. The Railway Commission will shortly be here, and the power of that tribunal appears to be coextensive with every conceivable cause of complaint against railway companies. "Progress" suggests that Victoria should join in some way in welcoming Pte. Perry home again. If nothing distinctive can be done, perhaps the people of Vancouver would give the people of Victoria the pleasure of joining in any testimonial which they may present. To avoid accidents when the Minister of Fisheries comes here, remember that neither of the syllables in his name is accented. A certain Associated press correspondent will go down into history as a Cheerfool liar. Port Arthur bids fair to be well shaken before taken. —Birthday Banners The general display of the Imperial banner—a square yellow flag, with the miniature sun in the corner, and the traditional dragon—attested in Victoria's Chinatown last Monday another birthday anniversary for the Son of Heaven, Emperor of China by mundane occupation. The celebration was confined to ceremony. If one mny judge from the political papers in this province, there is no election pending in Lillooet, although the contest actually in progress there may. if it goes against the Government, bring about a change of ministry. That interest in local —British Columbia Fall Fairs: Here is the complete list, insofar as compiled, of the British Columbia fall fairs, the biggest and best of which it is expected will be that in Victoria from September 27th to October 1st: Agassiz, September 5; Mission, September 14; Maple Ridge, September 15, 16; Nanaimo, September 15, 16 nnd 17; Islands, September 21; Comox, September, 21, 22; Okan- nnagan, September 21, 22, 23; Chilliwack, September. 21, 22, 23; Saanich, September, 23, 24; Cowichan, September, 23, 24; Langley, September 27; Burnnby, September 27. 28; Victoria, September 27, 28, 2!), 30, October 1; Armstrong-, September 28; Kamloops, September 28, 29, 30; Surrey, September 20: Richmond. Sep- ! teinber 29, 30; New Westminster, ; October 4, 5, G, 7; Delta, October 14, 15. "Progress" has for weeks been valiantly endeavoring to secure improvement of conditions for the protection of life and property in Victoria from fire, aud the above is from an article on the question of water supply published in the issue of July 30th last. Members of the City Council as well as the chief of the fire department were good enough to suggest that "Progress" did not know whereof it spoke—that it was an alarmist—that the city's protection against fire was "all right." It is matter for deep regret that proof of the facts as stated by this paper should have come so quickly and in such expensive form. On Tuesday a fire of proportions did originate, at the Albion Iron Works' premises on Disco very street. It quickly got away from the fire department and consumed two blocks of homes before it burned itself out, having by pursuing a course little short of miraculous worked to the open fields of the Finlayson Estate. Had the wind been of the same velocity from any other point of the compass, Victoria (or the greater part of the city at all events) would be in ashes to-day. For luck—providence— a miracle of favorable chance, and neither the efficiency of the fire department nor an adequate water supply saved the town. The loss may be very conservatively placed at $75,000—and even that is money well invested, if the citizens and their elected representatives at last will awaken to realization of Victoria's position and devise adequate corrective and protective measures. Unhappily it is those who can least afford it—the working-man, the wage- earner aud the small householder— who pay for the city's lesson. Because this paper has directed public attention to the ever present danger to life and property existing in the inadequacy of the water supply and the comparative inefficiency of the fire department under Chief Watson, the questions have been repeatedly asked, "What has 'Progress' got against Tom Watson? Why do you want to 'knock' the fire department ? What do you want to put more taxes on the poor property owners for?" It has even been freely suggested that "Progress" has embarked in a crusade against the present management of the fire department in the hope of restoring Thomas Deasy to the position of chief. These questions and suggestions may be answered by a straightforward and honest declaration: "Progress" is "knocking" no man or department; it is seeking to advance no individual. It points out elements of danger to the lives and property of citizens as a public journal loyal to its duty, in the hope that those dangerous elements may De removed. It doesn't care who is chief of the fire department, so long as that position is filled by the man among those available best qualified to guarantee the safety of the city. If Thomas Watson is a better general than Thomas Deasy in maintaining the discipline nnd efficiency of the fire brigade and in meeting the emergencies of fire under any and all conditions with superior judgment, Thomas Watson is the man. If Thomas Deasy is a safer man for the city to trust with the protection of the city from fire, Deasy is the man—if Victoria can get him. If there is some one else better equipped by natural or special ability, experience and knowledge of local conditions, and the handling of men, it should be neither Watson nor Deasy but that some one else. And with the very necessary re- (Tsranizntion and improvement of the fire department must come the thorough reorganization of the water service upon lines already indicated in this journal—that is unless Victoria desires to trust to luck for exemption from obliteration by flre. The policy of the past, which all the arguments of "Progress" have been directed against, is a policy of "no insurance." At this comnaratively late hour it is unnecessary for "Progress" to more than briefly recapitulate the salient features of last Tuesday's fire. It originated in the Albion Iron Works property on Discovery street, under lease to the Messrs. Bullen, at about 3:30 in the afternoon. The fire brigade was late in arrival, because of delay in the turning in of an alarm, according to firemen's statements. It had by the time the men and apparatus arrived, obtained full headway in a large frame building, dry as tinder, and with a sou'- west wind blowing, of 32 mile velocity. No fault can be found with the fire department for their work while the original fire alone demanded their professional attention. But the fire spread quickly. Jumping the yards and buildings of the Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co., which volunteers from the Marine Iron Works with the company hose fought heroically to save (as did the firemen; it took a curiously eccentric course—avoiding such valuable property as the Gas Works, Taylor Mill, Victoria Brewery and Pioneer Spice Mills—leaping fully 150 yards, to lick up three frame dwellings and a row of cabins on Pembroke street; then a number of small dwellings on upper Douglas street between Pembroke and Princess avenue—then up Princess avenue on both sides and beyond to Queen's avenue, leaving but a few isolated structures at either end of these thoroughfares to accentuate the general desolation. The cause of spread was flying embers carried by the wind which found lodgment in the dry shingles of the buildings in the pathway of the wind and which could not be extignuished for the reason that there was no available water at hand for the use of householders and volunteers to fight for the salvation of their own premises. Meantime, while two blocks of houses were in flames in many scores of places, the firemen still concentrated their attention upon the point of origin, although convinced that the fire there was under control, and although the structures worked upon were behind the ruin-spreading half gale. Worse than all, ten or twelve streams of water were continued in use at this lower level, thereby exhausting the head of water in the hydrants and rendering the hapless residents above powerless to do aught save remove their household belongings and watch the burning of their homes. As far as watchers of the fire could discern there was no prompt division of the organized fire- fighting force under an authoritative head to direct the battle on the new area of danger. Nor was there intelligent action—in the way of cutting off a fair proportion of hydrant streams—to restore a flow of water through the pipes on the higher level. The head of the fire department did not display that cool and resourceful judgment which should be demanded of a capable officer, who must be constantly ready for such emergencies as wind and fire freakishness present. The firemen worked hard and indefatignbly—but it cannot be said that skill in management of the battle attested the fitness of their general. It can be said, however, that hose shortage, which Chief Watson declared could not occur as "Progress" had suggested, militated against the full usefulness of the brigade. As to the water supply: the truth was so apparent that lie who ran might read. To the much-abused large property owner who carries unbroken blocks of cleared but otherwise unimproved realty in the heart of the populous North Ward, and to the marvellous providence which led the fire thither instead of toward any other point of the compass, the major residential portion of Victoria owes its escape from obliteration. It was not civic preparedness that won the day. There is a minor lesson here as to the protective value of distributed public squares or small parks. The major lesson is as to the improvement of the water supply. It may not be generally known, but it is the fnct thnt Victoria's water system is to-day just as it was in 1891. Since that date, with the growth of population nnd spread of the city, together with the heavy demands in connection with the sewerage system, a more than doubled supply is called for. It is not to be provided by t] vexation of meters. It is not to filched by starvation of lawns ai flower gardens. It is not to be secur with a sufficient head by the expet ent of another main to tap Beav Lake. The safety, as well as t comfort, of Victoria calls for tfl taking over of the water collector area of the Esquimalt Water Cfl which with its 1,200 to 1,500 ieT elevation provides for a gravitatiJ system second to none in Canada. TH unification of water systems, as prT viously advocated in these colnml must necessarily involve a large ij vestment. It would, however pern of unrestricted water use by citizenl secure the city against shortage ul der any circumstances; provide nJ and important sources of civic re| entie; terminate the fixed charges filter beds and pumping station; an| work out to the improvement and a<] vantage of the city. It is a big matter of imperati^l civic policy which the men of to-daf should grapple with. It is not safl to pass the responsibility to futnil councils, for Fate may not alwajj be so kind as it was on Tuesday. FLOWER SHOW FAULTS. til Insufficient Advertising and Publj Indifference A Result. It is simple enough for anyone say everything is lovely when r^ porting an event such as the Hort cultural Society's late flower sho\| but such a method is, to say least, very unsatisfactory, both to til general public and to those direct^ interested. Intelligent criticism more difficult; therefore less fr intently given. From the accoun in the local dailies one would thii that the flower show was everythir that could be desired, bi those who attended know well that/ it might have been much better thaj it was. To begin at the end, the attendan was utterly discouraging. During t two days the show was open to t public there could not have be more than five hundred people vil the hall, even although the Fif Regiment band was in attendan each evening. Many did not kne that there was a show. In going o on the car a person ivas heard enqui| ing where the people were goinj The answer was: "Oh there is band concert at the Drill Hall t| night," The show was a good one—vel good. Still there might easily ha1 been twice the number of exhibi had the residents taken nn ordinal interest in making the show a succes It would not be right to say that Vi torians do not care for flowers, ye were there nothing but the flow^ show to guide the judgment, thai must be the verdict of an outsidef Victoria has an ideal climate fo floriculture; the people are reall fond of flowers; then why not niak the show a representative institutioi that will give visitors a good idea o what is being done and what can b done in this beautiful spot? One of the most interesting feal ures of the recent show was tha known as the cottage garden competi tion. Three special prizes were offer ed for amateurs not employing gar deners or help of any kind, for th< best kept cottage gardens. They were awarded as follows:: First: A. H. Ridgman, Fredericll street. Second: John Sherburn, Osca^ street. Third: Mrs. R. Tennant, Superioi| street. Among the competitors dcse.rvintl special mention are: W. H. Pen, nock, Frederick street; Mrs. E. M Johnson, Fort street; Mrs. L. Marks Toronto street; Mi's. Wm. Smith Michigan street; Mrs. H. Siddall Upper Pandora street; J. P. Stewarf Niagara street; John Nelson, Linden] avenue; Mrs. A. Henderson, Parlj Road; Mrs. H. A. Porter, Heralil street; Mrs. A. Matson, Catherine street, Victoria West; Sergt. Swainf Esquimalt. Road, and J. E. Smart] Oak Bay avenue. i I —The Public Inconvenienced: From not one but half a dozei quarters, "Progress" has receivec complaints as to the inconvenienci suffered by the public through th< rules in force at Victoria West pos office, under which that institutioi remains closed from 1 to 3 p.m. Thesi hours of mid-afternoon see a large number passing on Esquimnlt Roai than perhaps any others of the day] and there is no doubt reason for tlnj complaints. PROGRESS, SATURDAY. AUG. 13, 1904 6 1'1'H ifngng1ifii(i111 i(irfitjh|Iifiigiigirjiifinj!ifiifi igi if11|i igi 111 ifi nn rji i|ii|iif 11g1 tftifi ■ p miji nj><*■ njnp rgnjrnjiifiignji rfnfnj7 t * v i. The Week in Society * * + ■■i.e. ■»,■*.,■.■». '*■■*••*■ r»t lit iii -liiti lift if i ilntt Ii ill ill ill ill ifiitiifaJlittittiiti ill ill iHi lit Jjrfiiti itt itnluli iii i^"*"1'"*"*''■*"*"*"*' The green lawns of"Gonzales," the residence of Mrs. J. D. Pemberton, were the scene of a very enjoyable garden party on Thursday, the weather being all that could be desired, and the guests adorned in their daintiest summer gowns. On the upper lawn a tennis contest was I carried all the afternoon, in which |j many, who had gone there prepared ' took part. The flower beds' which surround the courts were ablaze with red geraniums, stocks, yellow calceolarias, and numerous other showy | flowers. A large Japanese parasol stood in one corner, under which the- players rested when the game was over. The lower lawn was reserved gor golf-croquet, which was played and watched with keen interest, as was also the "putting," a corner near the tea marquee having been marked out for that purpose. Small tables were placed here and there about the lawn and here the gentlemen who were present waited upon the matrons. Mrs. Pemberton, who looked very stately in a handsome black gown, received her guests on the terrace. Among the nianp pretty and beautiful dresses there, Mrs. Genge looked very charming in a white crepe de chine trimmed with handsome lace and silk cords, also . Mrs. Kirke and Miss Flumerfelt, the former being gowned in a perfect dream of white chiffon and silk; the latter wore a handsome embroidered white net over taffeta. Mrs. Harry Pooley looked very sweet in a mauve and white muslin, her hat being ' mauve with chiffon streamers to match. Mrs. H. G. Barnard was very dainty in white silk. Miss Tupper looked very striking in grey voile trimmed with wide insertion. Among those present were His Lordship Rt. Rev. Bishop Cridge, Miss Cridge, Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. MacCallum, Capt. *' and Mrs. Bunbury, Mrs. E.B. Hanington, Mrs. Frank Hanington, Mrs. fPooley, Mrs. Tye, Mrs. (Capt.) Irving, Miss Irving, Mrs. Combe, Mrs. Archer Martin, Mrs. Mara, Mrs. Rogers, the Misses Angus, the Misses Dupont, Mr. and Mrs. Laundy, Capt. and Mrs. Wattes, Miss Paddon, Dr. and Mrs. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. and Miss King, Mrs. and the Misses Tilton, Mrs. Hasell, the Misses Green, Miss Dorothy 1'Green, Mrs. and the Misses Flumerfelt, Mrs. J. Hanington, Mr. and Mrs. ■ Burton, Mrs. Geo. Ward, Mr. and ! Mrs. Perkins, the Misses Pitts, Mrs. ! Rithet, Mrs. Pearse, Miss Musgrave, (Mr. Musgrave, Mrs. Atkins, Mr. aud Mrs. Crease, tbe Misses Powell, Mr. IV. Powell, Mrs. S. Powell, Mrs. Gavin '■urns, Mrs. Macdonald, Miss Mac- tonald Miss Macnaughton Jones, the Misses Loewen, Miss Eberts, Mrs. Rocke-Robe.rtsoii, Mrs. (Dr.) Helmcken, Miss Devens Mrs. Crow-Baker, Mrs. R. Jones, Mrs. Dennis Harris, Mrs. aud Miss Bullen, Mrs. and Miss Keith-Wilson. Mr. Lawford Ric'-rd- son, Mr. B. Bell, Mr. P. Keefer, the' ■' Misses Goward, Mrs. A. T. Goward, J Mr. and Mrs. _Arthur Robertson, Mr. P. T. Johnston, Mrs. and Miss K. Devereux, Mrs. Gaudin, Mrs. Eberts, Mr. and Mrs. Boekor, Mrs. Beaven, |) Mrs. Cookson. Mr. aud Mrs. Kirke, Miss Davey, Mr. Prior, Lieut. Hood, Mrs. Hugo Beaven, Mrs. Alan Dumbleton, the Misses Harvey, Mrs. D. Rogers, Mrs. Maclure, Mr. and Mrs. H. Pooley, Miss Bodwell, Mrs. and Miss Tatlow, Mrs. Day, Mrs. Foote, Mrs. Jacob, Mrs. Gillespie. * * * An announcement that will be received with very general regret, albeit a host of friends rejoice that one so popular and so deserving of the good things of fortune should be thus put in the way of advancement in an opportunity-laden service, is that Mr. R. B. Powell, son of Dr. and Mrs. I. (W. Powell of Oakdene and private secretary to His Honor the Lieuten ant-Governor, will leave on the 19th | instant for Suva, Fiji, where he has ' received an important appointment in the Imperial Colonial service. Sir Henry Jackson, present Governor of Fiji, is leaving that office shortly, and |'Mr. Powell's appointment by Colonial Secretary Lyttellon is one of the in cidental changes in the personnel of Fijian officialdom. Mr. Powell is one of the best known of the Native Sons i of Victoria. He is moreover a favorite in British Columbia society and in I the inner circle of good sportsmen, by warrant of his unfailing courtesy, genial and magnetic personality, no small degree of proficiency as a voc alist and musician, that unfailing "squareness" and bonhommie tha count so much with sportsmen th world over, and a disposition to inconvenience himself with a smile at any time that such personal inconvenience may promote the comfort or happiness of others. There are few indeed among the young men of the province who could be spared with less sincere regret. And yet his hundreds of friends rejoice with "Robbie" that he has now his chanc to win that place in the world of men for which his natural talents and ambition appear to signally fit him. * * * One of the most picturesque and pretty weddings of the present summer was that of Miss Annie Evely Grant, eldest daughter of Rev. Dr. an Mrs. Roland Dwight Grant of Vancouver, to Mr. William Dixon Hop craft, of the R.M.S. Empress of India. The marriage was performed in a woodland bower in the shadow of Bear Mountain, at Canlfield Landing, Dr. Grant's summer home. The bride who was given away by Mr. E. W Rollins of Boston (her father officiating at the marriage) was gowned in pale pink crepe de chine, and was attended by her sister, Miss Verona, the latter wearing white mousse- line de soie. The groom was attended by Captain H. N. B. Hollings head of Hongkong. Persian rugs strewn with rose petals were sprea from the camp to the wedding bower while an orchestra hidden in a near by grove supplied an harmonious and] tastefully fcubordinated acAmpani-l ment to the solemn service. * * * The nuptials of His Lordship the Bishop of Columbia (Rt. Rev. William Wilcox Perrin, D.D.) and Mrs. Adele Moor were solemnized at All Saints' Church, London, on the morning of the 30th ultimo, the ceremony being at 10 a.m., followed by a celebration of Holy Communion. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Basj Wilberforce, D.D., Archdeacon of Westminster, assisted by Rev. Prebendary Whitworth and Rev. Maurice Bailey. Among the guests was Her Ladyship the Countess of Aberdeen. Bishop and Mrs. Perrin spent their honeymoon at Ilfracombe, Devon, and were to have sailed for home yesterday. They will break their transcontinental journey at Banff and Lak Louise, expecting to reach Victoria early in September. Mrs. Perrin will be At Home at Bishopsclose on the Tuesday following her arrival here. * * * At S1:. Andrew's Presbyterian Church i.j Wednesday evening, the marriaga ^as solemnized by Rev. W. Leslie Cmy, of Mr. Geo. W. Clinton, paymaster for the Wellington Colliery Co., at Cumberland, and Miss Jessie K. Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shaw, of Colwood. The wedding party was restricted to the members of the interested families, and a few most intimate friends. The bride was given away by her father, while her sister, Mrs. Jeremy, attended her at the altar. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton are now enjoying a honeymoon ramble through the Sound country. * * * A merry little party voyaged by the yacht Gwenol out to Albert Head last Sunday, landing at this pretty spot for luncheon and being joined ther by the Dorothy, with Messrs. W. H. Langley, H. Mortimore Lamb and G. V. Holt on board, and Mr. W. S. Gore's Dione, with Miss Hunt as its guest of honor. The Gwenol's party included Mrs. C. W. Rhodes, the hostess, Mrs. H. H. Abbott, Miss Whit- tington (her sister), Miss Jeffreys, Mr. Abbott, Mr. J. Bridgman, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. A. G. Wrigley, and Mr. G. V. Cuppage. * * * Monday evening found a jolly boating party at the Gorge under the chap- eronage of Mrs. Roninson, there being upwards of thirty in the merry company, among them the Misses M. and C. Williams of Esquimalt, the Misses E. and M. O'Rourke, Miss Webber, Miss Daley, the Misse Davis, Miss Vaio, Miss L. Malpass, Messrs. D. Laurie, R. Webber, H. Oden, T. Stanley, F. Francis, R, and G. Parr, Vaio, Duncan, Chapman and others. * * * Captain and Mrs. Wright, Capt Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Hull, Mr. J. A. Raymur, Mr. J. W. Cambie, Mrs. Burton, Mr. G. C. Johnston, Miss Bell, Miss Walker. Mr. Alexis Mar tin, Mr. B. G. Goward, and Miss Maitland-Dougall' are among the Victorians in Vancouver for the Mainland city's tennis week. * * # Dr. and Mrs. Darling, Miss Odell, Miss Templin, Mr. A. M. Chalmers,, and Mr. R. G. Tammell formed a merry yachting party by the "Rainier," of Bellingham, spending several days in Victoria last week, and attending the finals of the international tennis tourney. * * * During Vancouver's tennis week, Miss Baiss of this city has been the guest of Miss Bulwer, Georgia street; Miss Bell has been visiting Lady Tupper; and Miss Keefer has been entertained at the home of Mrs. J. W. Macfarland. * * * Mr. Courtney Bennett, OLE., British Consul-General at San Francisco, with Mrs. and Miss Bennett, who have been spending a fortnight at Cowichan Lake,- returned home by the City of Puebla Monday. Mr. Justice Teetzel of the Supreme Court of Ontario, and Mrs. Teetzel, spent several days this week in a visit to Victoria, going from here to Portland, where they have friends. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Robin W. Dunsmuir gave a smart dinner party Saturday evening at their home on the Gorge Road in honor of-the visiting tennis players. * * * The wedding of Miss Ina McFad- den and Mr. Charles Thomson is announced to take place in early October. * * * Mrs. G. Flint of Los Angeles is visiting with Mrs. M. W. Waitt of 109 Quadra street. * * * Mrs. Rose Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Johnston, is ill at St. Joseph's Hospital. * * * Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Rogers have arrived home from their honeymoon tour through the cities of the East. * * * Dr. and Mrs. T. Glendon Moody o Vancouver have been spending the week with Victoria relatives.- * * * Mrs. Osborne Plunkett of Vancoit ver was over for the finals in the Victoria L. T. C.'s open tournament. * * * Mrs. George McLeod and family have returned to Kaslo after a pleas ant stay with Victoria friends. * * * Mr. 0. Strathearn of Kaslo, who has been spending an extended holiday here, is back at liis interior home again. * * * Miss Blossom Fawcett is enjoying a summer visit with Miss M. Burdis of Vancouver. Miss Tupper, who has been the gnes of Miss Pemberton of Gonzales, has returned to the Mainland. * * * Miss Edith Smith of Cumberland is spending a couple of weeks with friends in the city. *' * * Mrs. J. A. Anderson and Miss Maude Anderson left last Wednesday on a visit to friends in Senttle and Tacoma. * * * Mr. and Mrs. V. Zeck, Jr., the former a noted San Francisco musician and composer, spent the past week in Victoria en route home to San Francisco from an Eastern tour. * ,* « Mrs. Thomas R. Cusack has returned from a pleasant visit with Mrs. B. F. Armstrong of Vancouver, who is now Mrs. Cusack's guest. * * * Mr. H. S. Good of H. M.'s Customs, Nanaimo, is enjoying his summer vacation here. * * * Mr. Harry Ella has returned from a four months' trip through the Northern mining fields. * * * The Misses Nason and Krindel of Seattle are spending a few days' vacation in the city. * * * Mr. and Mrs. James Thomson and family are making a midsummer trip to the Skeena and Stildne. (Continued on pa en fi)'. Rebuilding: Sale Doing business under difficulties, but doing lots of business. The inconvenience to uiir customers on account of rebuilding operations more than offset by the big discount in prices. Numbers of shrewd buyers are taking advantage of this opportunity to buy the highest grade clothing at low grade prices. Why not you ? Suits and Overcoats, $25, now $18 Suits and Overcoats $22, now $16 Suits and Overcoats, $20, now $i4 Suits and Overcoats, $18, now $12 Suits and Overcoats, $15, now $10 Suits and Overcoats, $12, now $8 J Allen's Fit Reform Wardrobe J 73 Government Street ^»<sj»«»^f^W*^»»M^»«^*»»»^*^»*W*^»*»^*«^<*«W^ A Few of the Latest Two-Steps THAT ARE NOW ALL THE RAGE [Jm Navajo, Razaza, Zululand, Africana, Southern Smiles, m )M M«k-~.i«. Ck., I ,..~Ui«~\A/,*«. If...._.. D-11.. D.:_ C. KIM It pays to pack your pantry with Price's Pure Preserves. His Peaches, Pears, Plums and Pickles* are priceless, Puritr is personified in them. Nokomis, Soku, Laughing Water, Karama, Polly Prim, Etc AI.I, THE LATEST HITS IN STOCK. Catalogues of Our 10c. Music on Application. J FLETCHER BROS. I The WHITE HOUSE HEADQUARTERS for MILLINERY HENRY YOUNG & 60. LILLEV'S Ice Cream Soda LIKED BY YOUNG AND OLD. Never fails to please. That's what makes our Ice Cream Soda go. And it is fine. Always pure, wholesome, delicious. Prepared with choicest of fruit flavors, it is as nectar for the gods. A glass of our soda when feeling heated s a treat (or tl-e soul. Try one and be- convinced. 105 Douglas St. Phone 850a TM UIRRPIM ATP. Carry the largest as- . II. niDDLIl Ot V*V/. sortmentinthecityof Souvenir View Books and Post Cards A New Illustrated VIEW BOOK OF VICTORIA Just Issued OXYGENCURE Has cured in Victoria— 1 case of abscess in hip joint. 1 case of pneumonia and pleurisy in 2i/2 days. 1 case of typhoid in five days. 1 case of spinal meningitis . 3 cases of inflammatory rheumatism. 3 cases of consumption, besides any number of smaller cases. No sensation experienced during use. Call or inquire Mrs. Herbert Kent, 243 Yates street, or 'phone 185B. All Kinds of Hair Work Cone Ladies' . Etc, at Mrs. C. Roche's 55 Douglas St. 1 ■■' PROGRESS, SATURDAY, AUG. 13, 1904 The Week in Society Continued from page 6. The marriage was solemnized last Saturday by Rev. LeRoy Dakin of Mr. Henry M. Wilson and Miss C. M. Bushby of Buckinghamshire, England, who far the past three years has resided in Victoria. Mr. Wilson is the only son of the late Mr. Peter Wilson and Mrs. Wilson of Edmonton Road. Only the near relatives and most intimate friends of the young couples were present at the cerinony. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will make their horn on Esquimalt Road. * * * The residence of Mr. J. E. Painter, Victoria West, was on Wednesday evening the scene of a pretty home wedding, in which the principals were Mr. Walter F. Mould and Miss Edith C. Painter. The bride was given away by her father and was becomingly gowned in white nun's veiling; her attendant was Miss Minnie Campbell, while Mr. W. H.Clark supported the groom. Rev. J. F. Vichert was the officiating clergyman. * * * Mr. Henry Moss of Yates street is] ■ entertaining his brother from Buenos Ayres, who has been making an extensive tour of England, the West Indies and America, this being hisi first visit to British Columbia, and his impressions of this western province distinctly favorable. * * » The Misses Christie of Blanchard street have returned from an enjoy able holiday at Bamfield Creek, where they were guests of Mrs. McLachlan, wife of the superintendent of the Pa cific cable. Mrs. and Miss McLachlan are now visiting with the Misses Christie. * * * Mr. W. T. Williams has left on a midsummer tour of the Eastern Can adian and American cities, and afterwards London, Paris and the Continent, with a call at St. Louis en route home. His long trip is of the combined "business and pleasure" character. *" *; * Mr. Louis W. Hill, first vice-president of the Great Northern, with Mr. J. C. Eden and Mr. Walter Oakes, high officials of that road, and members of their respective families, paid a flying visit this week to Victoria. * * * Mr. T. W. Diatze. and Miss Stella Livingston, both of Seattle, were made one in this city Wednesday, with the kind assistance of a Canadian marriage license and Rev. W. Leslie Clay. * * * Mr. J. A. Aikman of Dawson is visiting his family here, having arrived last Saturday; it is possible that he may again take up his residence in Victoria. j. * * * Mr. J. P. Harper and his bride from Rossland are spending their honeymoon in Victoria. Mrs. Harper Was Miss Effie Pearl McLean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil McLean. * * * Mrs. A. C. Sheldon and Miss Margaret Sheldon of Portland, who are now summering at Gerhardt Park, are expected shortly on a visit to Mr and Mrs. C. N. G'owen. * * * Dr. and Mrs. Charles Boxter and Miss Boxter and Mr. and Mrs. John Poriher of San Francisco, nre spending a fortnight in Victoria. * * * Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Paul and family have returned from Beaver Point, where they hnve been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ruckle. * * * Mrs. Weir of Cumberland has been spending a few days in town. She goes on to Spokane to-day to pay a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Forsythe, of that city. * * * Captain Collister has returned from a visit to old time scenes and friends in England. * * * Miss Winnifred Mainwaring Johnson is making an extended stay with Mrs. Irwin of Vancouver. * * * His Lordship the Bishop of Qu 'Ap- pelle and Mrs. Grisdale, accompanied by Mrs. Shnw, have returned to Indian Head. The M'SRes Wier of Seattle are the guests of Victoria friends. * * * Mr. Oscar Siilro, a prominent barrister of Manila, with his bride, is visiting in Victoria. Rev. W. D. Barber, reetor of the Church of the Holy Saviour, has returned from a three weeks' visit to Portland. * * * Miss Gladys Leighton of Nanaimo is spending her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. R. B. McMicking, 17 Kingston street. * * » Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Laing are summering at Lillooet. * * * Mrs. A. G. McCandless is visiting friends in California. * * * Miss Sarah Conyers of Hamilton, Bermuda, is visiting her brother, Mr. L. U. Conyers of this city. Mr. B. A. Lawson and Miss Frances Lawson have returned to Kamloops, after a pleasant visit with friends here. * * * • Mrs. T. J. Burnes has returned from a two months' stay with friends in California. * * * Miss Dupont has been paying an enjoyable visit to her friends, the Misses Morris of Vancouver. * * * Mrs. A. G. McKenny has returned from a summer visit to Dawson. * * * Mr. J. Arnold Raymur is the guesli of Mrs. Thomas Corsan for Vancouver's tennis week. * * * Mrs. Buchanan of Nelson is visiting friends here. * * * Mrs. De Remer is here from South Dakota for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Carter. * * * Miss Griffith has returned from a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Edwards of Slocan. Mr. and Mrs. Bond and Mr. Lambert Bond of Vancouver are spending a summer holiday here and at Cowichan Lake. * * * Miss Nancy Robertson of Vancouver is visiting with friends here. * * * Miss Olive Evans is spending ten days with friends on the Mainland. Mrs. Daniel Rose and daughter of Dawson are visiting here. Mr. Rose will join them in October, and will spend the winter here. * * * Mrs. Ulin and Miss Spray have returned from an extended visit with relatives in Seattle. * * * Mrs. Walter Powell of Berkeley, Gal,, is visiting at the home of her father, Mr. William Denny, Pandora avenue. * * * Mrs. F. A. Hurlbut and children of Seattle are spending August here. * * * Mrs. W. G. Cameron and family have returned from their summer camp at Esquimalt. * * * Mr. J. G. Brown has left on a visit to the Nicola and Similkameen country. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. Mclntyre have returned from an enjoyable visit to old friends in Manitoba, their former home. * » » Mr. J. C. Cornish of New Westminster is holidaying here. *' * * Mr. and Mrs. Robin W. Dunsmuir, and the hitter's sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft of San Francisco, visited Ladysmith this week. * * * Mrs. W. E. Ditchburn and son are spending a month at Shawnigan Lake at their new cottage. * * * Mrs. J. C. Stapledon is enjoying life at Shawnigan Lake for a month at, Mrs. Ditchburn's cottage. * * * Messrs. Frank and Walter Gren- nell of Oakland, Cal., are visiting with their cousins on Oak Bay avenue. * * » Mrs. T. W. Gray and her daughter, Mrs. B. S. Broom of New Westminster, with the letter's family, are visiting friends here. * * * Mrs. Thomas Gifford, Sr., and Mrs. Thomas Gifford, Jr., of New AVest- minster arc visiting friends here. You will enjoy your picnic with Price's Gold Medal Brand Catsup, Pickles and Sauce. Tram Line To The Gorge Will be Via Craigflower Road and Ready for Service Empire Day Never Fail You cannot find an investment equal to a purchaser of shares in The Western Medicine Co., Ltd., at 25 cents. Because its success is assured, its possibilities are unlimited, its promoters' shares only draw dividends in proportion to treasury shares sold. It is the only company in Canada which places its shareholders on this basis. Why not buy a block before the rise which is sure to come? The Never Fail Remedies are the the office, 92 Government Street. The Western Medicine Co. Telephone 32 P.O. Box No. 18 There is every probability that ere the time draws near for another celebration of Victoria Day, the tramway company will be in a position to offer cheap and convenient trans- portation to the Gorge; a new linejonly Non-A^coholic"Medwines; tMs" branching off from the Esquimau. . .. ... ... . . , Road a short distance above Point'to6ether **Hi «»ir wonderful cura- Ellice bridge, and following Craig- tive powers, is going to make them the flower Road to the Gorge, being look-'most popular medicines on the mar- ed for—complete and in operation— ket. Read the company's new book- prior to the 1st of May next | let; it ifl m of health Mnt fre(J at The proposition advanced some time ago of establishing a belt line system crossing the Arm and returning to the city via. the Gorge Road, is understood to have been abandoned for the present; .while preparations for a start with the Craigflower Road line are going steadily forward. Representatives of the tramway company have this week been interviewing the specially interested property owners with a view, to securing their co-operation in meeting the cost of establishment, and it is said with fair success. At the previous broaching of the project it was suggested by the company that the property owners who would most benefit might fairly give one-third of the construction cost. A guarantee list was signed by property owners which went a long way in the direction of accepting this sug- large interests—notably the Yates Estate it is understood—to thus cooperate, brought about the abandonment of the belt line proposals. Then came the agitation for construction of a direct line to the Ross Bay cemetery, which also promised to result in early construction until! blocked by the refusal of the Messrs Douglas to complete what is stated to have been their own proposition to secure a diversion of route beneficia to their property. The cemetery line scheme is consequently shelved, and connection with the Gorge is the extension project of immediate action, a practical start in securing ratifl cation of property owners' guarantees having been merely deferred un-j yy|ndow Screen, all sizes QUEEN'S MARKET Cor. Go»'t and Johnson Sts., Victoria. L. GOODACRE & SONS Wholesale and Retail BUTCHERS. Contractors by appointment to His Majesty's Royal Navy, the Dominion Government etc. Shipping supplied at lowest rates. A BARGAIN FOR SOMEONE. FOR SALE:—First Class Cyclery, centrally located, with full stock high- grade renting wheels, and A i repair department, thoroughly equipped. Ill health necessitates retirement. Business in prosperous condition, and a going concern. For particulars inquire at office of "Progress," 35 Fort Street Summer Goods til the city should have completed 1 arrangements for the purchase of; waterfront land near the Gorge, the price of which might otherwise have been unfairly advanced. The projected Gorge extension will be approximately two miles ia length. It will penetrate and accommodate a much more populous dis triet than that traversed by thaj Gorge Road, while lighter gradients will make it a more economical linei to operate than would the alternativa vastly stim"lLypro7erty^'abes'^n| EflgllSh Watch Repairing the western side of the Arm and lead! By A. PETCH, to the immediate opening up of a neifl watch and Clock Maker and Jeweller, and charmingly situated residential 00 Douglas St., Victoria, district. Work on the connection of Government street with Esquimalt Road by the tew Rock Bay cut-off is noWj.,, . . . Victoria s a°i 30. 35 and 4°c Meat Covers - - 10c up to 75c Hammocks - 90c up to $5.50 Garden Hose, - $5.50 to $7.50 for 50 feet. Hastie's Fair 77 Government St. A SPECIALTY, Opposite Porter's Butcher Shop Continentally-famed and Strictly First-class Hotels. The Dallas Situated on the Dallas Road—Victoria's ocean drive, is pre-eminently THE favorite summer resort of British Columbia. The Centrally Located Hearing completion, and it is ex-, pected that next week will see the transfer of Esquimalt line traffic t3 the new Government street route} with the new, larger and in every other way more satisfactory cars in commission. There will be no change in the time table for the present, nort is any alteration in the fare tariff officially contemplated. The promise of a ii-cent rate to Esquimalt appears to have originated with some philanthropic but irresponsible jester, identity unknown. As for the rumored negotiations of the company for the acquisition of the Victoria and Sidney Railway, if Unrivalled Cuisine. to be electrically operated—neither ot Luxurious Gucbt Rooms, the parties concerned appears cognizant of such a proposition. The street railway company does not se what it would gain; the other party! to the suggested bargain would seen Vernon Is the Commercial Hotel] par excellence. Every Modern Comfort and Convenience. JAMES PATTERSON, Manager. The Paterson Shoe Co's Stores SUMMER SALE I -OF- Fine Footwear 1 NOW ON All Summer Lines Reduced Unprecedented Prices During This Month The Paterson Shoe Co., Ld. THOS. HOOPER. C. ELWOOD WATK1NS. Hooper & Watkins ARCHITECTS. Rooms 9 &11 Five Sisters Block. P. 0. BOX 219. TELEPHONE 927. A. J. Clyde, Sole Agent for the Souvenir Stoves and ^Ranges Everything for the kitchen in Tin, Agate, Wood and Fibre Wares, and Prices Are Right. 42 Johnson Street. Phone 855. P. 0. Box 45 i Buy Your Groceries from Deaville Sons* Co. to have (with its governmental nndj municipal guarantees') about as goof a thing as it could ask for, as matters ^^"a"t ThTfootVjohns'onltret. —There's A Remedy: Complaints are made to "Progress" as to the manner of conducting the Quality and Value may be relied upon. We recommend our Ceylon Teas at 30c 40c and 60c. They are the best. Hillside Avenue and First St. stand at present. —To Entertain The Band: At the last meeting of Alexandra Lodge, S.O.E.. it was decided to entertain the band which played for the annual church parade, at a smoker on or about the last day of the month. Two new members were admitted at this meeting and six applications dealt with. It seems that there are pianos in each which are played continuously until after eleven o'clock to the annoyance of the neighbors, who have protested to the police but obtained no redress. They also allege that dissolute characters are patrons of these houses and give the locality a bad name. If the charges are true, the complainants should apply for a remedy to the License Commissioners, The Gordon Hotel (LATE WILSON) Under Entirely New Management. YATES STREET, VICTORIA, B.O.j Fifty Most Spacious, Comfortably Furnished, Home-like Rooms in Brit-' ish Columbia. TERMS VERY MODERATE. The sole object of the proprietress j will be the comfort of her guests. Address all communications to MRS. J. ABERDEEN GORDON, Phone 1018 P. O. Box 49,| PROGRESS, SATURDAY, AUG. 13, 1904 With the Player Folk To the Gorge Victoria is always bidding for celebrity in some unusual specialty of brilliant, or unique achievement. Theatrically its patent to perpetual fame may rest upon possession of a house manager who not only does inot hover with Nemesis constancy about the gentlemen of the press, but actually resents publicity in respect to forthcoming attractions at the place of entertainment of which he is the proprietor and manager. His name will go down to wondering posterity as that of a man who stood alone—splendid in his isolation and distinct and glorious in his originality —among contemporaries of his time and generation. Manager Boscowitz of the Victoria Theatre is referred to. While other house managers the continent over are joyful in proportion to their success in securing the friendly co-operation of the dramatic writers, and count each inch of complimentary "advance" an added jewel in their • crowns of glory, Manager Boscowitz does not invite the good will or the assistance of the press. He vigorously resents it. "Look here," he said to the custodian of this column, upon being politely asked for some information concerning the season's opening booking, "Look here, we're not going to give the papers anything about our shows this season." The writer gasped, but at the marvel of the situation. "All right," he finally managed to articulate. "If you don't want anything in the papers about your shows, nothing will go in." Manager Boscowitz impulsively and impetuously agreed. "What's it got to do with the press," he cogently observed. "To hell with the press!" And with this sacreligious battle- cry of managerial diplomacy, the incident is closed. History repeats itself. Mme Patti is to make yet another farewell tour! When the splendor of a great artiste's world renown was dimmed last season by her very pitiful failure in a tour remarkable chiefly for the opportunity it afforded small wits to mock at a broken idol, it was everywhere believed that Mme. Patti woul^ retire precipitately to seclusion, crushed and shamed by the sad denouement of her last farewell venture. But no! The announcement is made that the song bird whose warbling is no more for the admiration of the critical, will essay a tour of England, Scotland and perhaps the Continent during the coming season, and Mr. Prank Watkis, of this city, expects to rejoin her some time in September as accompanist, a position he formerly occupied with great satisfaction to the singer and her audiences. The news cannot but be received with deep regret. The manager who would induce Mme. Patti again to sing in public reminds one loo forcibly of those who urged the blind and stricken Samson to make sport for a barbarian multitude. * * * It's a clean show and a taking one that the Crystal offers to its many patrons this week, the headliners being the Robinsons—premier colored comedians, acrobats, singers, and step-dancers. Theii work is new and neat and novel. White and Franks also have a comedy turn, but of widely different character, a turn which goes particularly well here since it deals with the troubles of a Klondiker and the picture is so well drawn as to be recognized and appreciated by every northerner. Mr. and Mrs. Morton are acceptable fnn- makers; the motion panorama is attractive; and the illustrated song, "The Woodland Blossom and the Hothouse Flower" one of the prettiest Mr. Kellogg has yet offered, which is in the direction of superlative compliment. « * • Congratulations to Manager Jamieson! The show at the Grand this week does not take inferior classification even when compared with "pig week" or the first week of. Will Ten-a-e and Anna Daniel. It is not n one-man or one-team excellence, but strength, ounlity. and balance, of all attractions on the bill The Marco Brothers in ground and lofty tumbling are just about the best of any that the much-worn pike has yet disgorged; Coleman and Mexis, the light rifle and pistol experts, are as marvellous as of yore in the perfection of their sharp-shooting; Bence and Allen do a really bright, witty and entertaining singing and dancing turn; and Gardner and Stoddard are fresh and pleasing in their musical comedy sketch. Marie Stoddard- is an artistic, effective dresser, and a clever bur- lesquer of characteristic vaudeville features; her partner's musical work is of high standard; and together their dialogue is really funny, which is a treat. There is quality and finish in all they do. Moving pictures and illustrated song are also up to par. * * * Right up-to-date is the Grand with everything that might be expected to mdd to its attractiveness to the public. Victoria's big fire occurred Tuesday afternoon and evening. Less than twenty hours later, an interesting series of pictures of the fire was introduced at the Grand, at Wednesday's matinee. These pictures have been one more strong attraction the latter part of the week. * * « An important booking at the Grand is for the week of the 22nd, when Sig. and Signorina Bolli will be heard in the operatic selections that have made them famous among vaudevill- ists of the highest rank. Sig. Bolli is a tenor of international repute; his wife a brilliant soprano. * * * Rumor has it that the Edison will re-open about the 1st of September, probably under the management of Mr. Kellogg. * * * Job u Budezelili, a trick drawing artist of some fame, will be an early attraction at the Grand. * * * L. R. Stockwell's company, which was to have opened the season here on or about the 28th, has "cancelled." GREASEPAINT. Steamer Dominion sails for the Gorge from landing near P. 0. building daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 pjn., and every hour after until 8:30 p.m. Single Pare 10c. 12 fares, $1.00; 25 fares, $2.00. Special trips and rates made for parties. Fire, Life, Marine and Accident INSURANCE Losses settled with promptitude and liberality Agency Wellington Household Coal Hall. Goepel & Co. Phone 83 100 Government Street A Word to Campers Do yon want a souvenir of the summer outing that will be a permanent work of art? Do yon want such a memento of pleasant days under canvas at a most moderate price? Then why not have the eamp and its people photographed by an artist making a specialty of home pictures? "REX" is the man to do it. A postal card to 8 Stadacona Ave. will bring full information. 'Phone 224. 10c i »•»• t0 RAH Y »•'•*• Gen 4,3° UA,L,T «••*• fldin, I Matinees ioc. all over. 6 R A N D aoc. Res. Setts Management of ROBT. JAfllESON. WEEK OF AUG. 15th The Jupiter Trio Comedy Sketch, introducing Singing and Dancing Wilder and Wilder Society Comedy Act The Wonderful Busch Aerial Contortionist and Artistic Gymnast Berrien and Mackin Singing aud Dancing Comedy Acj Mamie Has wick Norris Contortionist Mr. Frederic Roberts Illustrated Song "Mountain's Fairest Flower" New Bioscope Pictures Johnson Street do where the crowd goes UNIQUE Manicuring and Hair Dressing Parlors Now Open at Room 2 McGregor Blk. Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Massaging a Specialty. Shorthand A System That Tlas Stood the Test of Practical Work. Book-keeping and Typewriting Reasonable Terms E. A. McMILLAN, Principal. —Prospective Pleasure: The beautiful grounds of "Her- mosa," the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wollaston on Menzies street, will on Tuesday next be the scene of a garden party to be given by the Women's Guild of St. James' Church. The band from Work Point will, by the kind permission of Lieut. Colonel English, be present afternoon and evening. Electrical and other illuminations and decorations will add to the picturesqueness of what is at all times a charming spot, so that those who go may be sure of having an enjoyable time. The Lieutenant- Governor, Mayor Barnard and the members of the aldermanic board have accepted invitations to be present. —Business Grows Bigger: Mr. Andrew Blygh has taken the store how occupied for hardware by Mr. Bowness on Government street and will convert it into a dry goods establishment. The removal will take place about September 1st and in the meantime Mr. Blygh will sell out his stock at very low rates to avoid the expense of moving it. The Government street store will be thoroughly renovated and modernly refitted. Garden Party We have every facility for BUILDING at reasonable rates. Also have Rough and Dressed LUMBER, SHINGLES AND MOULDINGS FOR SALE. Sawmill at Col wood. Factory at 159 YATES ST., VICTORIA, B. C. Phone A750. MOORE & WHITTINGTON, Contractors and Builders. RIGHT IN THE HEART OF TOWS LE PETIT CRYSTAL On the Big Incorporated Vaudeville Circuit. Ten Cents any part of the house. After' noon or evening. Yates Street, Between llroad andDouglts G. W. BOYD, Manager. FOR SALE 7000 teet of 4-inch Hose. 5000 New Shoe Blacking Tins. 25 Sewing Machines, from $3 to f each. All in good sewing order. it the I. X. L. SECOND HAND STORE 8 Store St., Next to E. & N. Station WALTERS. FRASER & CO. LIMITED. DEALERS IN A Garden Party in aid of St. James' Church will be held in the grounds of Mr. Frank Wollaston, "Herraosa," Menzies Street, on Tuesday, August 16th Afternoon and Evening under the patronage of the Lieut-Governor, Mayor Barnard and Aldermen. Refreshments will be served and there will he a band in attendance. Tickets, 25 cents. GENERAL HARDWARE Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers, Poultry Netting and Garden Hose, Iron, Steel, Pipe and Fittings. - - - . Wharf St. VICTORIA R.C., Telephone 3, P. O. Box 423. European Plan. Telephone 192, HOTEL DAVIES Remodelled and Refurnished throughout. Two minutes walk from all boats Rooms from $1 up. Rooms with Bath from $150 to $2 The Famous Poodle Dog.Restaurant in the building, 49 TO 59 YATES STREET, 40 TO 44 BROAD STREET, VICTORIA, B.C. G HORN BRAND HEDISTEITO —Friends In Need: Victorians learned at Tuesday's fire the meaning of "a friend in need is a friend indeed." No sooner had news of the dangor of the city reached Work Point Bat racks and Esquimalt than companies of the naval and military forces were on their way to town at the double-ouick, bringing their hose cart and fire-fighting apparatus. Thev proved of the" greatest possible aid in fighting the fire systematically, salving property, and tearing down buildings in a hurry. They also did effective police duty at a critical hour. You will enjoy your picnic with Price's Gold Medal Brand Catsup Pickles and Sauce. Mrs. Willemar of Comox is visit- ine' with Victoria friends. The Attire ©ft Proclaims the Man This is peculiarly apropos insofar as it refers to HATS. The well-dressed man with a shapeless, disreputable hat is not well dressed at all. A STYLISH HAT REDEEMS MUCH. Finch & Finch are Victoria's hat experts. Their hats are the leaders in style —the hats that wear, and keep their good looks. All styles of hats all fashionable shades and colors—all weights—and only the one price. That's the lowest price for the quality of the goods. THE VOICE—Kennedy-Assistant for four yenrs ln the studio of Haslam. lute of New York, now of Paris, France, glres lessons in Tone Production, Style and Kepertolre. Consultation at 12 Caledonia avenue. .VANTED—A boy's bicycle; must be In first- class order. Address Cash, Box 04, P. O., city. Have You Heard the ANGELUS It is unquestionably the most perfect Piano Player in the world. Almost human, wonderful, faultless, yet so simple a child can operate it. Call and hear it. We are pleased to show off tbe "Angelus" at any time. M. W. Waitt & Co. LIMITED. 44 Government St. IG HORN BRAND Union Hade Shirts and Overalls SECOND TO NONE. TURNER, BEET0N&C0 Limited. Wholesale Merchants and Manufacturers. Established 1863. Incorporated 1902 VICTORIA, B. C. i LODGE REGISTER. Woodmen ot the World. Meets ist and 3rd Fridays. Assessments'art due and payable on the first day of the month. Members must notify clerk of change of .occupation and location. Independent Foresters. Court Cariboo No. 743 meets in No. 1 Hall A, O. U. W., ist and 3rd Tuesdays at 8 p. m. Thos. Le Messourier, Fin. Sec, Garbally Rd. RrC. Wilson, Rec Sec, iqi Chatham Steeet. Fraternal Order ol Eaglet. Victoria Aerie No. 12 F. O. E. meets every Wednesday evening in Kanle Hall, Adelphi Block, at 8:30 p. tn. Sojour. ug brothers made welcome. Joseph Wachter, tv, President; Frank I.eRoy, W. Secretary. eourt Northern Light. No. S93S. ». O. F. Meets and and 4U1 Wednesday in each month iu K. ol P. Hall, Douglas St. Visiting members cordially invited to all meetings. J. P. Hancock, Chief Ranger; W. F. Fullerton Secretory. Knights lot Pythias. Far West Lodge No. 1 meets at their Hall, cor Douglas and Pandora Streets, every Friday it 8 p.m. Sojourning brothers are always welcome. J.II. Penketh, C.C.; Harry Weber, K. of R.ftS. Box <*u Juvenile Ancient Order ol.Forestere Court No. 1 meets first Tuesday in each month at K. nf P. Hall. Adult Foresters are always welcome. S. L. Redgrave, President; J, H Mansell, Secretary. eourt Vancouver. No. 57S5, H. 0. P., » Meets ist and 3rd Mondays K. oj P. Hall, cor Pandora and Douglas Sts. Visiting Brothersare cordially invited. Sidney Wilson, Secretary- A. Harris Yacht, Launch, Boat and Ganoa Builder. Repairs etc. 55 Work St., ■ Rock Bay. 8 PROGRESS, SATURDAY, AUG. 13, 1904 ■ !■ ■!■■>■-* ■>■■■- .S.-i.^. ■* S *■ ..--*--■- .f..|..|..|..|..l..i.-■--*-.|"|a^a.t,-|,ala.l.a^ala.t..'aaS^-*--i ■-■-■*--*- -.-.S..S—S-itaa|jsl<*t.al*alnlsss<slnis>ltS^S fit* gl« <J.t>f ■■!<■!< ll. i T ■■iff ■■!■■!■ ■!■ ■!■■!■ llasla**-**—*--*-** tjnpip Iftrftfll rp!(T^ •ffrlrtfl TfTTfTTp V * * I Midsummer Sports ! * * VIV1IV1W1 £ torians, among them S. Lorimer, Gow, I have their annual competition at Baseball Yachting Lacrosse Tennis Fishing General But little more than a fortnight now separates the ardent sportsman from his millenium—the season of liberty to operate among the feathered and four-footed game. Already shot guns and rifles are being overhauled, cleaned, oiled and polished; shells are being carefully loaded; and maps and timetables are being consulted by those who have deferred their summer vacation in order that in may include the enjoyment of the chase. In the sportsman's equipment there is comparatively little change from year to year. This year, there promises to be a special demand for the Browning automatic repeating shot gun, made only in 12 gauge, and which is the greatest ducking gun invented. The price remains as last year at $35. For big game, there is a disposition manifest to get down to smaller calibre rifles, .303 and 30.30 Winchesters and Savages being most in demand. Reports from the hills promise a most satisfying season. From the Summit and close in to town, the coveys of grouse are reported small; but out Sooke River way and on the Gulf Islands they are very plentiful. Deer are reported more plentiful than for years past, and this time next month will find venison a "drug" on the market. The bears are numerous in the vicinity of Otter Point, where one hunter had the luck to bag three less than a fortnight ago—for bear are always in season. There is no doubt but that the disabilities against the shooting of. pheasants and quail will be removed by proclamation on the 1st of October, for these royal game birds are unusually numerous and found in large companies in all the near-by farming districts. * * * At the Caledonia park this afternoon an.d on Monday afternoon and evening, Victorians will be treated to a unique exposition of Japanese wrestling—that is the ceremonial wrestling of the over-fat Japanese wrestlers, not the lithe and scientific jujutsu men. Without preliminary information as to the methods of Japanese wrestling, it were uninteresting Hartnagle, Burns and Milne. J. Mel- lis refereed the Sunday match to the satisfaction of all concerned. To-day the fourth senior series match of the provincial association will be played on the Caledonia Grounds here, Vancouver meeting Victoria. The local twelve promises to make a better showing than in any previous engagement of the season, the Seattle match demonstrating that they are getting acquainted and developing an effective combination game. It might even be safe to play any small change encumbering the vest pockets, on Victoria besting the champions on this occasion. * * * * * * The following Liews have been picked to row for the Flumerfelt Cup at the annual regatta of the J.B.A.A. on Saturday, the 27th inst: 5 p.m.—Pat Andrews, stroke; W. W. Lang, G. Y. Simpson, H. E. Hob- bis. 5:30 p.m.—A. McLean, stroke; D. Leeming, P. Austin, L. Foote. 5:30 p.m.—W. W. Wilson, stroke; J. Sutherland, E. Robinson, E. F. Geiger. 6 p.m.—F. Dillabough, stroke; K. Hughes, J. Moore, J. F. Jameson. 6 p.m.—E. Brown, stroke; Hughes, J. A. Lawrence, J. Jost. 6:30 p.m.—G. Knox, stroke; R King, C. Welles ,H. E. Boorman. 7 p.m.—C. B. Kennedy, stroke; T. Watson, J. Y. Simpson, V. Wolfen- den. 7:30 p.m.—P. Donaldson, stroke; W. T. Andrews, A. D. Belyea, F. Dresser. The course will be from Coffin Island to the boat house. The new lap- streaks are to be used and crews must not remain out more than 20 minutes during practice, and they must not go beyond Deadman's Island. Any damage to the boats must be at once reported to the rowing- committee. No changes are to be made in the crews without the sanction of the rowing committee. This contest is expected to be more than usuallv interesting, as the crack oars- E. B. with crews, and there is keen rivalry between them. F. Dresser, H. E. Hobbis, H. E. Hall, J. Finlaison and E. F. Geiger are training foi--~the junior singles. The winner will meet F. W. Heathcote in the senior singles. and unprofitable to attend the wrest-j men of the club ha»e been entrusted ling carnival. Let one read Richard Harding Davis' very interesting special article on this text in a late issue of Collier's Weekly, and then go out to the Caledonia Park and see the show and it will be a source of information as well as entertainment, for he will know all about the sword- bearer, the salt thrower and the other ( supporters of the wrestlers proper, who correspond in a dignified and honorable way with the seconds and the t bottle holders of our wore barbarous or less artistic day and generation; The Japanese wrestlers' company came across by the steamer Lyra, and are headed for the world's exposition at St. Louis, ,The star performer is the national champion, Hachijiu, weighing 320 pounds, a mass of fat rather than muscle, and a direct contradiction of what Ameri- Langford, the Times, Colonist and "Progress" are content to chronicle the events without condemnatory comment—yet when a game of Sunday baseball is suggested, one and all shriek with holy horror? Why is it, he asks, that baseball is voted outrageous for Sundays, and other sports "go"? There is a measure of justice in the reproach, which "Progress" passes on for consideration by its esteemed contemporaries. * * * The officers of H. M.'s ships on the Esquimalt station owe it to themselves to give an immediate denial to the statement of the press of Cumberland, this province, that they have been taking trout with a small mesh net at Oyster Rivei—that is of course provided the charge is untrue. The provincial game act distinctly provides that trout are not to be taken with any other device than hook and line, and it would ill become an officer of His Majesty to set the bad example of violating this clause, so obviously in the true interest of sport. * * * Youth once more demanded recognition in the wrestling match at Vancouver last Saturday for the catch-as- catch-can championship of the world, Gotch defeating the veteran McLeod, after a trying struggle. It is pretty nearly up to McLeod to quit the wrestling- game, and settle down as a respected has-been to develop some quiet and profitable business. There are many opportunities here in British Columbia, and Nanaimo would welcome Dan home again with hearty grace. * * * Some few years ago Victoria had an excellent polo team and some exciting matches were contested at the Driving Park. The polo team has evaporated. Why/ Is Victoria not as formerly, a centre of good horsemanship? Are not the naval and military men as ready as of yore to lend their aid? It reaily seems absurd that the polo championship should rest year after year between teams of Nicola and Chilcotin. * * * It is greatly to be regretted that neither Powell nor Goward will be able to attend any of the tennis tournaments in the cities to the South this season—Mr. Powell being.on the eve of departure for his new home in The committee in charge of the fly- j Fiji. Mr. Schwengers, Mr. B. G. casting competition that is to be an Goward, and a number of other high interesting and (locally) original grade players will, however, represent feature of the fall fair,'has decided j Victoria. that the events should be limited to | * * * trout fly-casting and prizes offered for distance, accuracy and distance, and accuracy; the casting to be from a platform into water or to a sheet spread for the purpose, The follow- Victoria had little difficulty in disposing of the Seattle cricketing visitors of last Saturday in the single innings game played at the Jubilee Hospital grounds. The second eleven C. C. also scored a victory Strathconas at Shawnigan nig were some nf the conditions de- j of (he \. cided on: Rods to be limited to 11; over the feet and under, any weight; to be j Lake. single-handed ;No.4 fly to be used, the I * * * hook to be broken off at the head; i The fall meeting of the Vancouver cans would consider an athlete. His ! gut "ot to be less than two or more I Jockey Club is to be held at tlie Hast- ftssoeiates are billed to perforin here! than three yards in length; no spear ' in the following order of the bouts; \ must be mounted; five minutes will be Haehijini (320 pounds) vs. Tovabay- j allowed onch competitor to make his ashi (300); Chiknbujini (280); vs. j cast; entrance fee 50 cents; post en- Tamanomori (200); Nnrntoiwa (300) | tries. A number of valuable prizes vs. AVakahama (250); Otori (300) vs.! eftNHRY SUPPLIES What we handle for your pets (in bulk) viz., Also a full line of CANARY, MILLET, HEMP, C*aai Parrot Food. RAPE AND SUNFLOWER OCvQS Sylvester Feed Co., 87=89 Yates St. TELEPHONE 413. ii BRIST" CALL AND SEE THE NEW OUTOOOR GAME JOHN BARNSLEY GO'S 115 GOVERNMENT ST. 3 I Watson's Shoe Store 65 YATES STREET Gents' Vici Kid and Velour Galf Boots Jft* for $2.oO We call special attention to our School Shoes. We handle the best at the most reasonable prices. Try us. SPRING AND SUMMER SUITINGS. Our finest stock of West of England and Scotch and Irish Goods is - most complete, and cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Suits to Order $20 up. Overcoats to Order $25 up. Pants to Order $5 up. SeHAPER & REIO, Merchant Tailors Cor. Broad and Trounce ave., opp. Colonist Office. «1 Ka'tsunowia (2S0); Ayanami (290) vs. Yafuseyama (300); Tatekabuto i (270) vs. Yatsuisauii (200): Takako-! shiyama (300) vs. Omatoi (300). The umpires will be Yokugurtima and! Ge-il a caw a. * * * . In the first international lacrosse match played in Seattle this season j —that of last Sunday—Victoria de- j feated the home twelve by six games ^ to five. The game is described as fine and clean, every man playing lacrosse '' from'the start. Seattle's next match •will be with either Vancouver or New Westminster. Victorin was represented by W. Lorimer, goal; Belfry, point; McConnell, cover point; Stephens, Roskamp and Lang, defence field; Gawley. centre; Sweeney, Morris and While, home field; Clegg, outside home: and Peele, inside home. Victoria's strength was ii, combination. Compared with their opponents they were strong in team effectiveness and repeatedly took the ball from one end of the field to the other by means op short snappy passes well directed nnd cleverly caught. For Ihe m.o'st part these were effective, although many dangerous attacks were turned aside by the Seattle defence—the strongest point of that team. The Seattle team is largely composed of ex-Vic- are forthcoming and there is the likelihood of a challenge cup being ar- j ranged for. * * * About 200 shotgun enthusiasts at-1 lended the annual hunters' picnic nt Langford Plains last Sunday, when the competition for the several valuable trophies proved very keen and interesting. Tlie competition for the Peden Bros.' cup brought out a string of experts, among them C. F. Ban- field. C. W. Minor, W. H. Lenfesty, J. H. Hansell, T. Pedtm, McDougall and Weiler. Banfield and Minor tied for the honors with but a single missed bird each. The tie of course necessitated a. "shoot off" and it was decided that the one "killing" the most "birds" out of ten would be entitled to the trophy. Tn this they also made the same score, both securing five. Ten more shots were then taken under the same conditions, but in this Mr. Minor lost confidence and broke only four to his opponent's ten. CF. Banfield was therefore presented with Ihe cup. * * * It is u baseballer who propounds , the query: 'Why is it that when the i golfers play off their finals in match games on a Sunday, when the lacros- sists go to Seattle for a Rundnv match; or when the trap shooters nigs track on September 3rd to 5th. Jackson & MacDonell have the privileges this time, and so the Quanns will escape the risk of being robbed. * * # Why is it that with so admirable facilities for water polo as Victoria Arm affords and so good sportsmen as Victorians to appreciate the game, it has never been introduced locally? * * » Boats, lines, sinkers, trolling spoons nnd lovers of trolling are still waiting for the lordly salmon to make his appearance ,iu the Straits. And yet he tarryetli. * * * Tread way, formerly of the Victoria baseball forces, is now with Portland. * * * The Victoria C. C. eleven plays the Royal Engineers to-day.' TENTS, TENTS, TENTS We rent tents cheaper than ever; new and second-hand. We have a large assortment of tents, bags and covers—all grades, sizes and prices, at the largest and best equipped sail loft and tent factory in the city. Established twenty-two years. 125 GOVERNM'T ST., Up-stairs F. JE13NE & BROS., Proprietors, Practical Sail end Tent Makers, Victoria, B.C. FOR Homes and Fruit Lands Secure Monthly "HOME LIST" from BEAUMONT BOGGS 427 Fort Street Telephone 30 WE SELL FIRE INSURANCE HEISTERMAN & CO. 75 GOVERNMENT ST. Established 1858. A W. ^ridgman. Real Estate, Financial ana Insurance Agent. Agent Commercial Union Assurance Co.. Ltd., of London, England. London Assurance Corporation. .41 Government St. "Made in Canada" is a sure guarantee of superior value as applied to the policies written by The Mutual Life of Canada. The evidence of the superiority of an endowment policy in this old reliable home company can he seen right here in British Columbia. It will interest intending insurers to cnll and see what return The Mutual Life of Canada has made to residents of this province who insured in it twenty or twenty-five years ago. T?. L. Drury. manager, 34 Broad street. >Tew Seasons.- Strawberry Jam. -Use Prices Pure Gold Medal Brand. —Mr. Martin's Mistake: Considerable space and other publicity has been given to Mr. Joseph Martin's .persistent pressing for production of the information upon which Magistrate Williams issued his warrant for the arrest of McIIarg, in the sensational Dr. Telford case- Mr. Martin finally being ejected from court in connection therewith but explaining that the magistrate had given a warrant exceeding his jurisdiction, and that without the necessary sworn information. It is a simple fact, "Progress" is assured, that Mc-! Harg was not arrested in Portland - as alleged, upon the Vancouver war- rant. He would have been quite well j aware that its jurisdiction did not ex-! tend to the United States. He ac-.j compnnied the provincial officers from Portland voluntarily. He was not ar-1 rested in this city. It wns not until he reached Vancouver that the much- disenssed warrant played any part in the proceedings. From which it would seem that Mr. Martin has been subjected to the (to him) great annoyance of getting notoriety, unnecessarily. THE GRAND ENGLISH St. Leger Sweep LIMITEO TO 10,000. Run at Doncaster, Kng , September 7,1904. TICKETS, $1.00 EACH -AT- SALMON'S CIO\R STORE Prizes divided as follows: First Horse ..... 4opercent Second Horse s> per cent Third Horse lopercent Among Starters lopercent Among Non-Starters » per cent Less 10 per cent to defray expenses To be drawn for on Tuesday. September 6th, under tho supervision of Sporting Kdllors oi the local papers. THOS. D. SEDGER ARCHITECT Room 21, Five Sisters' BlocV, Victoria Malt Extract Lime Juice Two Summer Necessaries 25c. Central Drug Store, Douglas and Yates Sts. Telephone 201.
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