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FOR t^E QUiDMICE OF 8UB8CRIBEM8. ^> r • 1 h^^^ CENTIUL OFFICE: •>■■,. ^LLS. FARGO & GO'S BLOCK, TROUNCE STREET, VIOYORlAi, •• O. '* i —v- i i 'lii'ffiiTiTinr '^"* ^*"*''" ^iiJ*." '^il H« )■/ ■y VICTORIA AND ESQDIMALT Telephone Company » *f '.'fi. f K^\ .,; '. V (ZdZs^xarsx).) -•♦- ®ekph0tte ^u\\m\^t ^-•^ RULES, KHGULATIONS, STATIONS, ETC. FOR THE GUIDANCE OF SUBSCRIBERS. CENTRAL OFFICE: WELLS, FARGO & GO'S BLOCK. TROUNCE STREET, m. VICTORIA, B. O. ». ^'W ^~ (2) X H. INNES, PBB81DBNT. U. B. McMICKINO, Manauub. B. C. BAKER, 3rcriitary. VICTORIA AND ESQUIMALT f ILlFiOIl COT,. Umtd HEAD OFKICE: TROUirCE STREET, VICTORIA. B. C. Incorporated by Act of Provincial Legislature, and Licensed under Patents held by tiie Bell Telepone Co. of Canada. ^«>«» gimtovisi: JAMES H. INNES, ROBERT P. RITHET. ALEX. A. GREEN, EDWARD A. McQUADE, Capt, J. D. WARREN. Receives orders from occupants of Houses, Stores, etc., in the City for its apparatus, which is connected by wire with the Central Office. Supplies Telephones, and all necessary instruments for use f»n private lines. Undertakes the construction of Private Lines, and their equipment, and transacts a general Telephone and Electric business. Electbic Bells, Bubolab Alabms, Annunciatobs, etc., furnished and put in. Agents for the Electbic Light. Special attention paid to City Messenger Service. I „ > xK M 1! ffilUI FOR ...> .'^J Cheap and Quick Communication by Direct Speech, TIMli AND DISTANCH OVERCOME. or es »t, id The speaking Telephone has now attained to such sim- plicity and cheapness as to render it universally available for public, private, social or business coramunisations. It is perfectly clear, and always ready to provide instantaneous communication. No skill is required by the users except to speak plainly, and listen attentively. The instrument is neat, and an orna- ment to any room or oflSce. > ? The telephone conveys the quality of the voice, so that the person speaking can be recognized at the other end of the line. It transmits all languages with equal facility, and as fast as the person speaking would ordinarily converse. It enables the manufacturer to talk with his factory Supt., the main oflfice with the branch offices, the house with the stoi e, the country residence with the stables or any part of the grounds, the mouth of the mine with its remotest work- ings, or in short, any given point with any other point, although many miles apart. ^ , „ x^ZbZB ■a 'B •rH 1—4 o & l-H . CHARLES HAYWAllD, Corner Broughton and Langley Sta., Victoria, li ('. (UTC NKYWARO « JCNKINtON.) b^ COflTI\i\CTOE\ AflD BUILDER,^ MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN 3 Lumber, Mouldings, Doors, Blinds, Etc, ff iZ>'ir t ifunerals conducted with Care and Economy. jjlj SASH AND DOOR FACTORY. TELEPHONE CALIFS: Factory, No. 4-Q. Kesidonce, No. -47^. HENRY SAUNDERS, '.' ^i:; if.. ImMm roaalai?' JOHNSON ST., VICTORIA, i ]}}(i Mi- Aad at ESQUIMALT, ',i^r-f^ %ffi. BRITISH COLUMBIA. iii ',( ^"^flte' -iwrff - -H TEI.EPZZONE: CiVZ TRUNKS, Government St. Near JohuHon, www I VALISEK, Eto. BRITISH COLUMBIA. A. J. LANOLEY. (TlHtabliwlied in IBOB.) II. L. JONES. LANGLEY & CO. St Wholesale and Retail ■j AND DISPENSING ■j imi tif YATES SIR liirr, VICrOKlA, B. C. Tew i-iio: - Call No. 38. Physicians' Prescriptions anrl Family Receipts accurately Dispensed. I') Messenger Service. Messongors are in com '^Mut atteiulanee at the central office, and can be sumraone I by telephone to do service in any part of the city f' i a lo..' charge, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. [See tariff.] They are polite, efficioiit, reliable, thoroughly drilled in their duties, and competent to perform any reasonable service. They will be found especially useful, and will commend themselves in the delivery of notes, invitations, circulars, light parcels, etc., in the city; in accompanying small children to or from school, or elsewhere, in inclement weather; in escorting ladies through the city after nightfall; in directing strangers to the city to any given point within it3 limits, or in performing any similar service for which a sprightly, intelligent youth can so frequently be used to advantage. „ _ ^ . >'^ " TEH MB. No charge for attending calls ordering hack, coal, police or announcing fire. Messengers, when used for other pur- poses, 10 cts. for fiftce?' minutes or less, and after, the rate of 15 cts. per half hour, when required for a longer time than fifteen minutes. Special contracts made for the delivery of invitations, circulars, etc., and for mail delivery. Signals: The Company furnish two classes of signals, (as circumstances demand), each being operated in a manner peculiar to itself. No . 1 or '' ' magneto " signal is a large wooden box, with two bells, a crank, and press button. MM (8) GARESCHE, GREEN & COMPANY, GOVERNMENT STREET, ; '- VICTORIA, B. C. ii£ 'i:}*t>xhii:^'^^-fy iHi'.'triii Deposits received in Gold, Silver and U. S . Currency. Interest , (^ paid on the same on time deposits. Gold Dust and IT. S. Currency purchased at Highest Market Bates vSig-ht Dratts and Tele^rapli Transfers on SAN FRANCI8CO, NEW YORK AND CANADA. Exchange on London available in all parts of Europe, England, Ireland and Scotland. Letters of Credit issued on the principal cities of the United States, Canada and Europe. AGKMS FOB WELLS, FARUO Ai CO. Telephone Call, Residence: No. 7. H. F. HEISTEHMAN & CO. . ■ ff» Real Estate and Insurance Agents, Conveyancers, &c. , '..■: ^4, vyf f-i y , , • "''X"' ^'•^'"■■-■' > .., j^t-ENTS FOR Real Estate and House Property in the vc'i: V r - ,; , City and Country. , H FOR THE Phenix Fire Insurance Co., of Brooklyn, N. Y. " Travellers Life and Accident Insurance Co., of Hartford. " Firemen's Fund (Marine) Insurance Co., of San Francisco and I Washington Territory. " Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New York. ■ , Telephone Call, 65. Residence, 68. •i; 'V c. tes A. k. nd (9) No. 2 or "electric" signal is a small iron box, with one bell, and lever. - - To signal with No. 1: Turn the crank briskly several times while pressing the button at bottom or side (they vary in construction). The bells will ring when you signal, and also when you receive a reply. To signal with No. 2: Draw the lever down until it covers the word " Telephone," let go suddenly and the lever will return to its normal position, registering your number at the central office in its transit. Be careful not to impede or hasten its return after having once let go. Its backward motion must be regular. Unlike No. 1 method, your bell will not sound when you make a signal, but can only be acted upon by the operator at the central office, who will ring it in reply. ; Calls received are auswered by you in a similar manner. In either case after making a call, leave the telephone on its hook until your bell is sounded in reply. Except where two or more offices are on the same line, all signals are made to, and received from the central office. If you wish to speak with another office, make a signal, and inform the central office of the number desired; then: Keep the telephone to the ear, hard against the ear, while you are being switched on, until the number asked for is heard to speak. In every instance after a signal has been exchanged the central office attendant is the first to speak. When you desire to cease conversing so intimate before hang-^ig up your telephone. 'Always hang the telephone on its hook when done. Your bell cannot be sounded while your telephone is off its hook. ... i s (10) HEAL ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, Conveyancer and Notary Public. KASIES UABINEH AND UARIHE SUSTETOB. SECiEaETja-saTr to ttz:s '^ Board of Pilot Commissioners. Board of Trade. . " ■' Howe Mining Co., Limited. ..11 Ai't Union of London. Victoria-Esqnimalt Telephone Company. Office on Langloy St., First Flof)i- Fardoii's Building Office Hours: Nine a.m. to six p.m. • > :, Telephone Call, 37. Residence, 8. . W. R. CLARKE, ,: MASTER MARINER, AUCTIONEER, PORT WARDEN OI^JPIOE, Y-.A.TES STiF^EET. ^' (Between Langley and Wharf.) - ' Telephone Call, 18. Residence, 133. T, OS, nig N /. (11) One signal should get a reply; if not, wait one minute and call again; failing a reply after the second signal, it is fair to assume that the line is interrupted, and the central office should be notified promptly. When you hear the bell ring go quickly, if possible, and reply. Do not allow any tricks or tampering with the instru- ments. Profanity or vulgarity over the wires is prohibited. When using the telephone alone, spea'*; into it with mouth near but lips not touching it, and listen Tvith it pressed firmly against the ear, well back, so that the rim of the ear is caught in the boll of the telephone. Beginners usually place it too lightly against the ear and too far forward; a little practice will regulate the movement. When using the transmitter in conjunction with the telephone, keep the telephone constantly at the ear, and speak with the mouth about six inches distant from the transmitter. Let the voice be natural and not too loud. If too loud a tone is sent into the transmitter it will produce a rattle or confused sound — audible, but unintelligible alike to speaker and spoken. This should cause the tone co be moderated. Tubscribers will confer a favor by promptly reporting to the Manager any trouble with their instruments, delays, or any apparant inattention or incivility on the part of the employees of the Exchange Non-subscribers can, for a moderate charge, (see page 12) have the privilege of conversing from the central ffice with any office in the system. The central office is open at all hours, both day and night. 'V (12) - VICTORIA AND ESQUIMALT TELEPHONE CO.' (LIMITED.) " ;, ,, mm INDEK ALEZ. mm seu's FAism, CENTKAL OFFICE: * TROUNCE ST. VICTORIA, B.C. ■•'■It'., j; ■'^l'^ T-A.i=^i:p:f^: Hand TeleplioiieH per Month, m Advance, for . J Stations Within ^ Mile of Central Office, One $3 00 Two 5 00 When Transmitter is attached, extra on each, $1.00. Three $ 7 50 Four 10 00 For Transmi 8810 n of me88age8 of Non-Subscribers: For every Message to or from Esquimalt not exceeding 25 words 25 cts For every additional ten words 6 eta For every Message not exceeding 25 words transmitted from Central Office or between the various stations in the City 10 ct For every additional 15 words 5 cts I)(OivfM'y of Messages: For every Message to any place within half a mile of the Central Office, Victoria 10 cents do do do 1 mile 20 " &6 do do ly, miles 30 " do do de 2 miles 50 " For Delivery in Esquimalt (i.e. Town proper) 12V» " The free use of the Esquimalt Line is included in monthly rental of subscribers; but messages over said line between subscribers and non-sub- scribers, if on the business of the latter, will be charged for at the foregoing rates. All Messages by non-subscriberBTnust be prepaid. EF° Subscribers arc uautioned against allowing their Telephones to be used by persons who are not subscribers, as it is against the rules of )the Company. - •. .-'-'■ .• < ; , (13) It will be the endeavor of the Company to offer such facilities as will conduce to the establishing of a system of Telephone Fire Alarm in connection with the central office system of telephone, and having direct communi- cation with one or more of the Fire Halls, and the Water Works, in such a manner as that in the event of a fire in any part of the city, the central office will be notified from the office of the nearest subscriber, and instantly the office attendant will strike the number of the office giving the in- formation, on the large fire bell, repeating it as often as may be considered necessary to give full information. The water works will also be notified of the existence of a fire, that the supply of water may not only not be shut off, but if needs be, further increased. Such a system has been found to work beneficially in other cities in curtailing the loss of life, in some instances, in the ratio of over 100 per cent., and should commend itself specially to the attention of insurunce companies and others in this city. Hear the testimony of some of those who have tested the efficiency of an electric fire alarm : — ; Montreal. As the simplest "ilhistration of the great value of the electric fire alarm, we have the fires and loss for a fair average j'ear, before and since its intro- dnctiou : Before, 85 fires $140,088 loss. Since, 99 tires 35,428 loss. A. Bebtram, C.E.F.D. Troy, N. Y. The fire alarm telegraph has been in successful operation in our city for the past six years. It has ever been a reliable safeguard over the lives and property of our citizens. BicHAUD P. Hall, Fire Commissioner and Chairman of committee on Fire Alarm Telegraph. "X- (14) THOMAS SHOTBOLT, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST \t ■ '^'-^ '■ii'j ■■ :'■ • • r' i.-' IMPORTER OF it^' *';^ SMI. , ; r- 1 ; -/ Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Brushes, Sponges, &c. JOHNSON STREET, VICTORIA - Telephone Call, No. 56. Q,xjEE:]sr's 3s/1:j^:e^icet, .. GOODACRE & DOOLEY, WIOLISALI MD Rima iUTOlEBS, PUBVEYOBS BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL NAVY. ' ©hipping Supplied at Lowest Hates. ORDERS BY TELEPHONE ftOLIGITEO. Office Call, No. 82. Residence, No 84. r \ 14. ( 16 ) Cambbidgk, Mahs. I eBteem the telegi'uph (fire-iiliirm) tis having been the menuK, on Heveral oocaHions Hiuce its introduction in 1869, of Having; millions of dollars' worth of property; for by its ready summoms the department has been enabled to make quick responses and hence satisfactory perfomiances at fires. It is an adjunct which no fire department in a large city or town should be without. P. N. Raymond, Chief Engineer. We consider it » great saving of expense R. M. RiCHABDSON, Mayor of Portland, Me, In my opiniou there has been no expenditure by our city that has given such universal satisfaction. . 'i Jacob M. Lewis, Maj'or of Lynn, Mass. In this city we would much prefer to have four steamers with the tele- graph than (ight steamers without it, and the same will hold goc d in any city. Jas. H. McQuade, , . Chief Albany Fire Department. The fire alarm telegraph, which was introduced a little more than a year ago, has so won its way to popular favor, that few citizeus would wil- lingly be without the protection it affords. (Prom the inaugural of Maj'or Parson) Chelsea, Mass. The telephone has long since ceased to be regarded as an ingenious toy, and its usefulness is now made ram if est in almost all countries and among all classes. That sceptics are still to be found among those who refuse to understand or from concealed motives systemati- cally .decry ite claims to success, is equally true; yet the fact remains that any person of ordinary perceptive ability, found willing, can, and does converse with as much ease and facility as if personally present. Several causes may ibter- vene to detract from the satisffl.ctory results otherwise ob- tainable, such as are always to be found either in the con- struction of the line or in the manner in which it is being operated. To exhibit fully the capabilities of the instrument, the circuit must be perfect, and be operated appreciatively. -^ (16) T. N. HIBBEN & CO. BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, AND NEWS AGENTS. (SST.A.BXiXSJaP Z3iT 3.053.) ■ : ; We have not left ti stone untamed to have fomied connections with the best iind chi-apest luarkets, avoidinj^ all possible imjjortiitions from factors or jobbers, relying upon orders filled directly from the publishing houses and paper manufactories. This enables us to fill definite orders for books at publishers' prices, with absolute transportation charges only added. Paper of the various grades in unbroken packages of five quires and upwards, and other classes of stationery in their original packages, will be sold at lower prices than ever before offered in this market. Similar asser- tions are too often written and disbelieved, bnt we are ready at our post of business to prove it. The general miscellaneous stock in keeping with our line of business, is also carefully looked after, as well as the modern novelties, constantly added to please fastidious tastes. >! T. N. HIBBEN & CO. J. P. DA VIES & CO., AtrCTIOHEEBS AND COMMISSION MEBCHANTS. Wharf Street, "V^ictoria. LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. OCelepliosa-a Ca,ll XTo. &. i s. with •tors and ices, and 11 be ^aer- Ht of 8, ift ided (17) One loose joint, a slack screw, a faulty connection, a defect- ive earth wire or an inapt and apprelieiisive operator, arc sufficient, individually, to create in the inexperienced, a feeling of doubt akin to scepticism. Inasmuch, however, as the capabilities of the telephone and its auxiliaries are no longer on trial, a failure in the line to communicate satis- factorily, should he made known to the proper authorities, who, observing the effect, will be able fully to determine the cause. ^ In addition to the lines ( f the central office system (which includce the Water Works, at Beaver Lake, H.M. Naval Yard, Esqvnmalt, Hudson Bay Co., Esquimalt, and he Dry Dock), there are private lines in operation under license from the company, viz. : — Yale, 26 instruments; Metlekathlah, 2 instruments Victoria 2 " New Westminster 4 " And connection with the Naval H(3spital is anticipated. rs. Used in coauectiou with an annunciator or a separate bell . The thermometer being set at a certain degree rises the moment the temperature in the room or compartment is raised, and thereby the mercury coming in contact with the wire above, closes the electric circuit and causes an alarm to be sounded before the fire has gained any considerable headway. A powerful gong may be placed outside to notify police or watchmen. No warehouse, hote', factory, vessel or steamer t-hould be without this safeguard. It is invaluable as a protection against the over-heating of goods when closely stored either on land or at sea. •^^ (18) SLCH, BITHET L CO., ' COMMISSION MP^RCriA^NTS, SHIP AND INSllRAXrE ACKNTS. • > Imperiftl Insurance Company. Maritime Marin () 7 8 9 11 12 i;} 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 21.V 21f 22 23 24 25 20 27 28 29 Police Station, Bastion street. Van Volkenburgli & Co., cor. Yates & Government sts. Marvin, Edgar, cor. Bastion and Wharf streets. Welch, llithet ;i CO.) ONLY WHITE LABOR EMPLOYED. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. WHARF STREET. VIGTCRIA. B. C. OI»F>OSIXE "MTHAfiF- OF" Mail Steamers, Sound and Fraser R'r/er Steamers. Board and Lodging $1 per day. Wm. Jensen, Proprietor. Telephone Call No. 14. • L. Dr. (2!n m PT BfrtlC 'i) iSBW "J ^1 f ^■J i We ar(3 perlcoting Arrang'einents and will soon be prepared to turnish Electric Light Machines, Lamps, Regulators, Etc. Of the latest and most approved Styles of Europeau and American Manufacture. The electric light, on account of its great brilliancy and penetration, is likely soon to supercede all other methods for lighting up Inrge areas. (ExTBACT.) — "Within a short time past, a very extended application of electricity to illutuiuating purposes has been made, both on this continent and abroad, and just now public interest in this matter is very much excited" It was a long time after the discovery that the electric current was capable of producing a brilliant light, 'ere the thought was seriously entertained of putting this agency to pi'actieal use as a light-producing power. But the introduction of magneto-electric machines gave a solution of the great prob- lem, and to-day this application of electricity is much more clearly defined. Whether the further introduction of electricity for domestic jiurposes of lighting Avill realize the expectations of many who are at present studying the subject, remains yet to be seen. The economical side of the problem is still a debatable subject, and one also of very general interest; so that it is not at all surprisin;,', considtiring what has already been accompUshed, that the public gives easy credence to many extravagant staten\euts made with regard to it. " How much groiind there may be for the anticipations of success which are so sanguinely indulged in by friends and ])ronu)ters of the new li;^ht, it would be difficult to say." A great deal has been written of late about the substi- tution of the electric light for gas, and from the remarks we frequently hear on this subject it would appear that no small portion of the pojiular mind inclines to the belief that the realization of this event on an extended scale is not far dis- tant. It should, however, be remembered that the great advantage of the electric light, so far at least as economy is concerned, can be obtained in the highest degree c?dy where a large '^^uantity of light is wanted, and that the circumstances (24) NEUFELDER & ROSS. IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN GROCERIES. PRICES' CRFAM BAKING POWDER. Government St., corner Johnson, Victoria, Teleplione Call, No. 52. Residence, .'")! T77". a-. :BO"\77'3ivi:..^i-3:T, LIVERY AND SALE STABLES. Broad Street, between Yates and Fort, Victoria. (Ulipi,«ite Trounce Alley.; Horses, Carriages, Buggies and Wagons TO HIKE ON REASONABLE TEKMS. FarUeclu Attsntka Pali to Bearding Horses. Telephone Call, No. 87. EDG^R MARVIN, IMPORTER OF IrorL a.n.d- IE3!a.rd-T77"a.xe- MBicmfiEAL mmi iqe beiiisi Columbia, VICTORIA . Telephone Calls: Store, No. 3. Residence, No. 73. ( 25) under which the light is to be used has a modifying influence in regard to itsapplicatiou. A place already provided with power, or in such a position as to receive it without neces- sitating extra pro\isions for the pui pose, would of course be served more economically than another requiring the special introduction of machinery and the employment of help to look after it. As the amount of light required decreases, the economy also becomes very mucii less njarked. Although yet open to question, it is reasonable to believe that the time will come when doubt as to the economy of lighting by elec- tricity will be wholly dispelled; when the element Avill l)e under such control as to enable its use freely, and in suitable force, alike in our dwellings, upon the street, or elsewhere; but this develoj)ment is more than likel}' to be gradual. An eminent electrician computes that: one pound of the gas, when made and burned, yields a candle light for seventy -five hours. One ]>ound of coal, l)iirned in a good fnrnaco under a good boiler, will furnish sufficient steam to drive a good steam engine, and if a magneto-electric machine, for a suf- ficient length of time, to furnish an electric liglit, which in intensity and du)ation shall be the equivalent of one candle- light for one thousand liours. But if all the energy locked up in one [lonnd of carbon could be liberated and converted wiiolly into light, it won id be equivalent to that given by one candle during one and a half years, if all concentrated in one source. Hence, let experimenters take courage, and try to fill this chasm between one thousand hours, and one and a half years! It may not .be generally knoAvn that the difficulty is not confined to generating electricity but rather to giving it expression in the form of light not >o much in the form of generator as in the form of lamp. We watch with intense interest the further development of the Jablockoff Candle, such evidently being the true principle through which to give vent to the pent-up illumi- nating properties of electricity. ( 2« ) 'lelepUone Call, No. BO. THE WHITE HOUSE. Staple and Fancy Dry Goods Establishment. GOVERNMENT STREET, VICTORIA. Is connected with the telei^honic system of the City and Esquiiutilt. All orders received have prompt and careful attention. HUT'JHESON, YOUNG & CO. PETER MCQUADE & SON, PAINTS, OILS, AN'D WINDOW GLASS, ETC Wharf street, Victoria. Telephone Calls, i''o8. 41, 42, ,'>;!. BOOK i COMMERCIAL PRINTING DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT STREET, One Door North of Post Office, . VICTORIA, B. C. Plain or Color Printing at Reasonable Prices. (27) Without therefore sharing in the belief that the develop- ment of the electric liglit has even approached its zenitli of perfection, we are not slow to admit that already some systems under certain circumstances and certain require- ments, are capable of giving very general satisfaction. For such we hope shortly to be in a position to give estimates, and send full descriptions to parties on appli- cation . The Fire Insurance Companies have agreed to pay the Telephone Company a fixed sum per annum provided ihe following services are carried into eflFect : 1st. Keep the telephone oifce open all night. 2nd. Until such time as the fire bells shall be connected with, and be rung by electric combinations from the central ofiice, under the direction of the fire department, ring said bells by hand on receiving an alarm of fire, 3rd. Generally to assist in every reasonable manner in lessening losses by fire through the medium of their tele- phone connections, and by all legitimate means increase the efiiciency of the fire department by the ultimate ringing of the bells by electricity. The following agents have given their consent : Welch, Rithet & Co Imperial Insurance Company Thos. C.Nuttall Phoenix Andrew Rome & Co Commercial Union H. F. Heisterman ^''^'^w^^'^i''''"*'^^'MP!?"W'*fPipii^ "P" *-'j '(" '1 FELLOWS & PRIOR, IMEOBTERe OF Iron, Steel, Hardware AQBICVLTITBAL IHFLEMIHTS, AND MACHINERY. Government Street, _. Victoria, B. C. Telephone Calls: Oftioe, 57; Residence, 5B. THOMAS EARLE, Wholesale Grocer, ; Virginia Tobacco Company, Torpnto, Ont. WHARF STREET, VICTORIA, B. C. t " I , , if 5.1 1 Telephone Calls: Office, 5; Kesidence, 78.