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[az^^ elCi^toi^u cS q^^zaA^/^ ^|o^n44^ia. JT WAS ABOUT THE YEAR 1790 that Captaiu Mcars, an ufiicer iu the EngliBb navy, gave the name of "8 in Juan de Fuca" to the atraits in hot or of "the first navigator of thene wnters, w lo was seat by the Governor of Mexico ji.st two centaries Ixifore with an expediti:n fitted out by the Spaniards to try and fl id a NorthHre»t PaseaKe which many wire under the impression existed. AUnit this dale 1700, Spain sent another expedition \*ith the same object in view, under Cap- tain Qnadra, while the EuKlish Qoveni- oient sei.t out aLOlher oommanded by tbtt intrepid navigator, Captain Vanoouvei, the object of both being the same, the finding of tlie Northwest Passage. This island wtis first known ns Quadra Island, but was afterwards changed to that of Vanoouver, the first maim and surveys of the straits of San Juan dt Fuca, Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia being furnished by bira. Sir Alexand'jr Mackenzie, then a young man, made the first daring journey across the oootinent to the Pacific Coast, clearly proving that a Northwest Passage did not exist, but raised the question at a subse- quent date of the feasability of a new lonte to India by land and water which has since been verified by the magnificent under- taking of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The question of the settlement of the boundary line dividi a British Columbia from the United States was amicably settled by arbitration, and in 1849 Van- couver Island was ctn stitnted a Crown Colony. The mainland following in 1858, eight years, later the two colonicN were consolidated under the name of British Columbia and entered into the confeder- ation uf the Dominion of Canada in 1871. Since that date the progress of the Prov- ince has been wonderful, more particularly since the question of transcontinental travel has been so easy of accomplishment by the Canadian Pacific Railway. The natural resources of British Colum- bia are wonderfully rich. The finding of gold first attracted the tide of emigration and many millions of dollars of this prec- ious metal have rewarded the toil and privations endnred by the odventuronB miners, and ns the country becomes opened up much more vriU be developed, and with tlic advent of modem science and improved machinery, ground which has been passed over as not worth working, will now give rich returns. Recent dis- coveries in the Kooteuay and Slocan dis- tricts bid lair to rival the richest mining regions of the (Jnited States. 'J'he lumber trade is ouo of very great magnitude, the fort^tsot British Columbia being unrivalled. No where iu the world can such gigantic specimens of the Douglaa fir be found. The export trade is chiefly with Australia, Japan and China and South America, lor whose ports sailing ships are constantly loading at the differ- ent saw mills. There is no region in the world which is richer in its deposits of oual than Vancou- ver Island and indeed the Province gen- erally has been proved to be wonderfully iich in this mineral. The now famous n\ine8 of the Wellington k Vanoouver Oi>lliery ' jompany in Nauaimo are capable of supplying the demand of the Pacific Caa^t and an immense trade is being done at the present time with San Francisco. The deposits here are bituminous, but recent explo.-atious in the Queeo Charlotte Islands have developed immense deposits of Anthracite, which in quality is equal to the best produced ij the mines of the state of Pennsylvania. This only needs the expenditure of the necessary capital to form a new and valuable export from the Province. No article of industry has caused the name of British Columbia to be spread so far and wide as ita canned salmon, It is but a very short time since it wue demonstrated that the wonderful abundance of fish in its rivers could be preservbd in hermetically sealed cans. Small canneries started up at first and as thestt proved successful, a large amount' of money was embarKod in the venture and today it formH one of the chief items of export of the Province, giving employment to many white men as fisher- men and in the oanneriee, os well as In- dians and Chinamen. The oaLueries are chiefly situated in the mouth ot tlie Eraser river, on the Skeena and on the Rivers and Inlets of the northern part of the Prov- ince. Few people are aware of the im- mense numbers of salmon which annually make their way ap the rivers to the spawu- ii.g grounds, foiaing their way up the smallest and shallowest streams for the purpose o7 spawning. The ''Jominion Government has very winely iMtituted a Hatchery, whore the spawn ia protected and until the young salmon are large enough to take caro of themselves. By this means they hope to prevent the diminution of the numbers of fish, and the destruction of the industry, which hiw been the case in the folumbin river on the Am- erican side. There is a luige and growing business iu shipping salmon and deep sea fish, particularly halibut, iu refrigator cam to the East and ati freight rates become lower an immense tiade is possible in deep sea fish, as the supply appears iuexhaust- able. There is an undertaking which will next year assume practical shape known as the Crofter scheme. Thiii is an undertaking which is assist' id by tho Imperial Govern- ment, to settle on the Western coast of Vancouver Island, whole families of Scotch fishermen, who will be able to fol- low their natural vocations under mdch more favorable conditions than on their own inhospitable and tempestuous shores. This island is capable of imstaining many thousands by its fisheries, Fuel is abun- dant, and when the time comes faoilitiea will be made for reaching the markets of the Nor'west provinces, the cities of the East and also those of the United States. is o( great importance to the Province, and particularly to Victoria wheie most of the sealing vessels are owned. The sealing trade has been the subject of much dis- cussion, both in the House of Representa- tives and Senate in the United States and the Imperial Parliament The Amerie'm Gkivernment claim the Behring Sea as a MareClansam and say they have a right to keep all foreign vessels from taking seals in its waters. This is disputed by thofte interested and by the English Government. The subject has been the matter of con- stant dispute between the two countries, and it is only within this year that the question has been so far settlad as to de- cide that it shall be submitted to arbitra- tion. Meantime several sealing vessels have been seized by American cruisers off the coast of Alaska, their ships and catob of skins conflfeoated, while the owners have b r-^' •~'"7"' "' \\T ^'* VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. be«n brmkinv no known international law or iDatruotiou of tneir QoTemment. The BuHifiDa have been following the example o{ the AmerioouH and have been MiaiiiK ■ealers wore than thirty milea awny from Copper Ivhiud, trentinK the orowH iu the moat bu'liaroue mauner, puttiog Uie men aabore in iviuiaiaD territory in the most deatitute condition, after robbiui; them of everything they ixMseiised, even to their weariLg apparel and ref UHiug either food or ■belter to the untortannte men. It ia quite time a atop was pat to these outrages, and feeling runs very higli iu Victoria, that although strong representations have been made to the home Qoverument through the authorities at Ottawa, no steps ba^e been taken by the Admiral of the Paoiflo Squadron to protect the lives and property of those engaged in this important indus- try. One way or the other this question should be settled, once and for all, whether Veusels Hying the British flag may pursue their calling unmolested on what is claimed as the High Heas, or not The present state of affairs is injuring the trade of the Province and engendering much ill feel- ing. BHIPPINO. As a shipping port Victoria is a place of considerable importon-ia. It has daily communication with the Mainland by the palatial steamer "Islander," which is beau- tifully fitted up with every oorafort in the state rooms ai.d spacious saloons for the traveller on business or pleasure. Lit with electric light throughout and provid- ing a sumptuous table there is no more comfortable \es8el on the Pacific coast than the "Islander." Leaving the O. P. N. Oo.'a wharf at 2 a. m. the journey to Vancouver is made in about five hours, allowing plenty of time to view the wonderfully growing nud.fine city of Vancouver, before the train starts on its long journey across the continent. There is a daily communication with Port Townsend, Tacoma and Seattle and other Sound cities by the fine steamer "City of Kingston." Leaving the 0. P. N. Oo.'s wharf at 8:8U p. m., this steamer con- nects with the railroad systems of the Northern and Union Pacific, whose lines give access to every railroad on the Am- erican continent and whose arrangements for the comfort of travellers is well known. There is communication with the rapidly growing city of New Weetminater by the "R F. Bitnet" three times a week, conneot- iiig with the Fraser river boats, which inn as for as Cbillawack. The San Frauciiico steamers arrive and depart at the Outer wharf every five days, making the trip in about four days, and are exceedijigly com- fortable and seaworthy. The maguifioeut steamera of the "Em- press" line call here for mails and passen- gers about twice a month, and the Pioneer iite».mer, "Victoria," of the Northern Pa- oiflo line to the Eaat, has mad« b«r flrat trip. This is the oommenoemeut of an- other line which will make Victoria a port of call. ..-iuiling ships around the Horn, from Liverpool and liondon, are constantly ar- riving here oousigund to the different mer- chants. The touiist traffic to Alaska is very large in the summer time. Steamers being run, both by an Amurioau company and' the C. P. N. Co., wliioli sends the "xslander" up to the laud of the Midnight Bun for several trips during the season. There is also constant communication with the northern ports and rivers of the Province by the "Danube," "Baibara Bos- cowitz," "Prinoesf Louisa" and other small dteamers. Altogether the harbour of Victoria pre- sents a very busy scene, and the sum total of the shipping enteriri'i and departing from this port will surprise anyone who will consult the returns issued by the Do- minion Government Tho harbour of Esquimau is busy with the toming and go- ing of the ships of war, as this is the head- quarters of the Pacific Squadron. There is excellent anchorage there, deep water and shelter from every wind that blows. 8FBOIAI1 FEATURES. As a social centre Victoria is unique in the Nor'wefct, and it has, perhaps, the strongest English proclivities of any city on this oontiuont Here the foundation of society was firmly established by the Eng- lish and Scotch settlers. Traders then, they are now the leading merchants and manufacturers of the city, whoso worth and character is recognized by everyone. Men who, while posseesed of fortunes, make no vulgar display of their wealth. Broadly speaking, wealth is not the line which separates its contented and prosper- ous inhabitants into groups and classes, while there is a dividing line, as there ever must be in all cultivated society, it is not loudly proclaimed or visibly seem, but felt more by intuition. Culture and refinement, intelligence and integrity are freed from the violations of social law so of t€n noticed in new cities where money, place and power are the means of social distinction. WHOIiKSAIiE TBADE. As a distributing centre for the whole- sale trade, the local manufactures and the large importations of every class and de- scription of merchandise, Victoria stands pre-eminent in the Nor'westeru portion of Canada. The tiavellers from the whole- sale houses cover an immense territory in the Nor'west, reaching as far as Winnipeg. Besides the towns all along the route of the C. P. R they penetrate to many out of the way trading posts far distant from the beaten track ot ordinary travel. The mining districts require provisions, tents, powder and machinery-; the salmon can- neries ot the Fraser river and the Northern rivera require tin, their ordinary food sup- pliM aDil matoriali for tha oarry'ng on ot this important industry. The sealers re- quire outfitting annually, besides the building ot these veasels, and to me«t these demands r«(|uir«s a liberal investment ot capititl. wjioh receives a good return in the product of the mines and aanoeries and the catch of seald returned in the fall by the sealing scfaoonera. The huadquarlers ot the salmon indus- try is centred in Victoria, and the product of the Province ia shipped annually to all parts of the world, a Ueet of sailing vessels being employed in this trade alone. The development of the gold, silver, coal, and other mines is a matter ot great in- terest to the merchants of Victoria and the very important timber resources of tho Province any where near tho means ot transport by water. All these operations tend to the advancement of Victoria. The sealing Ueet, comprising 60 sohoon- ers, owned and annually fitted out here, ia an important factor in "ae biuiness ot the city. Farming is advancing steadily in the neighborhood of Victoiia, including hop- raising, f ruit-gron iug and dairying, a very important featuro, the supply being tar below the demand. Deep sea fishing may also be oonsidered among the industries which ofier rich iu- ducemeats to the investment ot capital and labor. lUNERALa. An inexhaostable store ot precious min- erals is to be found within the limits ot British Columbia, unlimited coal fields and vast deposits of iron, many of which have been firofitably worked tor years, while by tar the greater portion beyond the mere fact of their discovery being an- nounced, have not been developed, there is undoubtedly much bidden wealth yet which has to see the light of day. The mineral wealth of the Province in- cludes gold, silver, copper, imti, coal, lead salt, marble, limestone, plumbago and bis- muth, besides excellent granite and sand- stone. The discovery ot gold waa one ot tho most exciting and important events in the history ot British Columbia, ite exist- ance had long been known to the officials of the Hudson Bay company through the Indians bartering it for supplies, but it was not until 1857 that the fact lieoame generally known. In July of that year a party of prospectors discovered gold in paying quantities on the Thompson 'and Buonaparte rivers in mauj' different places. The news spread like wild fire and the fol- lowing spring a wild rush was made for the new Eldorado, but things did not pan out as expected, and the rising of the rivera during the summer mon^>hs drovo thous- ands of miners out, however, those who bad faith in the country remained behind and for a time work was profitably prose- cuted. Daring 1868 in the six montds VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. leaton 8000 minera were motUr engsgad in plaoer work, showinu ii yield of 1520,8^3, while in 1804 in the beittbt of the miniuir prosperity, toe takinir Biuonnted to tS,- 786,850, ropresentintf the work of 4000 miuer«. Hiuoe then it boa gradually de- cbned and thcire are at preaeut not more than 2500 miners in the field and tbey are taking out lean tbnn 9100,U(X) per annum. In tbe Selkirkaure extenaive silver mines and it boa been clearly demonstrated tbat tbere is an immense mineral belt extend- ing rirfbt away from Utab tti Alaska. The recent diaooveriesof silver in tbe Kootenay nod Okunai;nn districts have attracted much attention and oonsiderable work in opening up mines ia being done. Borne of tbe assays are exceedingly rich and it is the opinion of many mining experts tbat tbe Kootenay district especially will be- come, in tbe course o< a year, one of the most important mining sections on the Pacific Coast. Goal was discovered about tbe year 1885 though little was done for many yeaiB to turn it to profitable account and it was left to the late Mr. Bobei t Dnnsmuir whose enterprise aud judgment has done so much for the benefit and advancement of the island to open up and develop this great natural source of wealth. Tbe out- put has riaeu from 1000 tons in 1874 to 700,000 tons lust year. Tbe anthracite deposits on Queen Char- lotte islands are very extensive and lie close to tbe sea. These properties are mostly held by Victoria capitalists and renewed into est has been evinced in these localities vcy recently, but as yet little has been dozie in the way of development Iron has long been known to exist on Texada island in immense quantities, bat probably the most important deposits are at Sooke harbor, 20 miles southwest of Victoria, tbe quantity of iron in sight is immense and its close proximity to deep water ia an important matter. lion is also found on Queen Charlottn islands at Hope and Kamloopa. Samples of tbe Sooke iron, unanalyzed, by Dr. Wallace, F. 0. S. of Qlusgow is the beat so far discov- ered. He gives the [loroentagc of 70.27 of metallic iron, no phosphorous, a trace, of sulphur with only l.-iO per cent of Silica. He describes it as "a magnificent magnetic iron of extraordinary purity and richness." Abundantly supplied with ineihaustable quantities of the finest ore, with excellent coal for cooking purposes and timber for burning into charcoal, excellent shipping faoiliUea, Yiotori* ia one o( tbo moat snit- able centres for the erection of works cap- able of ntiliaing these vast natural pro- daota. TIICBBU. British Columbia contains apparently an inexhaustible supply of lumber aud is one of the principal souroea of her vobt wealth, but tbe increasing demand ia so rapid that the Provincial Uorornmoat has wisely legislated against speculators se- curing timber limits. The prevailing timber is t!te Douglas fir, which densely oovenuU <>{ tbt. worliVs biHttiry Vioturiu bud uu exmlouco uuibir tbo uain.. of Fort Victoria. The tlrHt ndveuturern wbi, iimdo uiiy at- tempt p.t a MttleiueLt wuro tbtj (ur traduFH of the Hudiiou Hay oomjiany. Ab yonrs pnitsed tbe importuDoo of the paHt ou tbe Boutliern nxtreiDity of tbo iubiud U'cume a'lparout, uiid a HiibHtaiilial furt wan oreotod with a bigli Htookadc all round and popu- bition very hoou inorenHud. Tbeij camo tbu mad K»ld tuhIi iii 48 and 49, wbuu tbe uowb bad Hpruad iu CaUfuriiia tbat tfold bad been found iu tbe Fraser, and and few but tbo old timerH are awaro tbat at that ti I e Victoria for a while bad a greater population than today. It was only a oauTasH town indeed, and as tbe adven- tnrouH spirits made their way up into tbe interior by way of the Fraser river it soon dwindled again to a very small population, but then commenced a steady growth which has steadily continued until Vic- toria today, in recognised as tbe wealthiest oity; for its size; ou tbe continent. Victoria ia remarbablo for tlie beauty of its situation and for its natural advantages for tbe purposes of commerce. Private en- terprise has built at tbe Outer wharf, docks capabable of accommodating tbe largest steamers and sailing vessels of tbe Pacific Coast. At this dock, erected by Mr. li. P. mthet is to Ix) found abundant water and excellent wharfage accommoda- tions for shipping of any draught. Lighted by electricity, provision is made for quick dispatch of business with tbe most approved appliances. The raagnifl- ceut steamers of the Empress line call here on their way to and from tbe East Indies, China and Japan. BOSIMECiS HEO-nON. The streets of Victoria are wide and handsome. Oovernmeut, Fort, Yates, Douglas and Johnson streets comprise the chief business thoroughfares. Govern- ment street holds first plao« as tbe busi- ness centre and has many fine blocks of brick and stone ornamented with fine plate glass fronts and Douglas street is fast be- ing covered with bandfiome blooko and in the Course of time will become the street of the oity. ClilMATI. The ulimnlo of Victoria is an exceptional one. Hurronndent system of eleotrio tramways extending from the Uator wharf to iMyond the fono- tain on the Haanich road; to Bsqiilmnll, throe mdes from tbe oity, also tuking ill the Jubilee Hospital Driving I'lirk and having a braiiob to Uak liay makes a street plying for hire. Well appointwl and with oivil drivers they are a ffiwiit boon to the piihlio. Tiia piiniiiii iii'iiiDiMm of Viotoria would Ini aoredit to any nity on the ocmtintmt, among those rermitly urtnited is the Oity Hall, wbloU cost in the nt'igli- b«mrh(Mid of 81()0.(NN). II oontains the gen- eral oiviu ofHrus, |>olio«t barranks and |iul>- lio library and mailing ciM)mM. Tiik UoyaIi JiTBii.RR HoHPiTAi. Is the fhiiwt in liritisb Oolnmbis was erected by the oitiseas in ST. ANDREW'S GB- C.) (CATHEDRAL. network of lines which is ar immenBe oon- I venienoe to the pnblia Splendidly equipped I with oars and running at frequent inter- I VA.Is, Bupplios a means of loooraotioQ which \ had been a long felt want in Victoria. I Branches have lately been laid to spring Bidge and Beacon Hill Park. Few cities are batter furnished with hacks and oar- . riageB'.thau Victoria aod a number of these are always to be ; and on Government formally opened on the 22nd of May, KdO, by H. R H.. the linke of Oonnaught. The hospital is a very handsome building, cost- ing 966,000 exclusive of the grounds. There is an admirable staff of surgeons and nurses and is furnished with every comfort and appliance for the care of the patients. St. Joukfu's HosriTAii, occu- pying a handsome site adjoining the Mionoar of Her Majesty's Jubilee. It was grounds of HL Ann's oonveut wm bniU som« flff<«pn years ago by th*' sisters of Ht, Ann, is n grand iiiNlitiitinn for the relief of tlie Hiok and injiiriHl. Wliiltt JH'ing under itiiinan (liitlioho nnspioeM they uiaks no difTerenoe on aoooiiiil of ero>Ml and are most oliaritablo in their care of the inxir. Adjoining tlie hospital ie the oonvent of Ht. Ann, which is the largest and moat re- nowniHl in the northwest of Ciuiada. The sinters of .St. Ann oamo to Victoria as far back OS the year 1H5H and their first home was a rude log hut which may sti I lie seen on Honth I'ark street, removing a'torwards to View street ''o n building adjoining the Pro Cathe<1ral and which is no- oodduoted as Ti separate Kiniter Garten Hchool. The convent occupies nearly a block and '» surrounded by extensive grounds. The bnildiug is a very hamixome piece of archi- tecture and wiis completed alwut 10 years ago. The arrangements are most cororao* dious, the school roomi>, music liall and refactory being light and airy. The Phw- BTTiuiiAN CiiiiHm there is a"iplo aeoommo- datioufl in thih handsome building. The Kov. T, McF. McLeod is the popular pastov of the church. They have an ex- oelle.it choir and a very talented organist in Mr Burnett For beauty of outline and flnish there is nothing in British Or)lumbia to compart with the lloMAN Catjiomo CAriiBUiuL just completed. Built of brick, with •tone facings ai.d a handHorao spim, it it an adornment to the city. The interior is exquisite in its oruamentation and color- ing, and an extremely fine and |iowerful organ is being erootoil. This is the dio- cesan church of the Right Kev. Bishop Lemmeus, than whom tfacru is no more highly respected dignitary in tlie province. Pandora Avenue Methodist obttroh, though not strictly of an ecclesiastical style of architecture is an extremely hand- some pile in grey stone, with lancet win- dows set with cathedral glass, ib a source of sntisfnotion to its la'ge congregation* and ft credit to ifs nrohitect. Its arrange- ment inHide is pnrticnlarly convenient for benrincr, the sents beino' placed in a cir- cular form. Adjoining the main structure is a banrlxome hnll for school and other parochial purposps. The F/pifoopal Cathedral, ooonpying as it does the most prominent position on an elevation overlooking tbo ci'.i', was a pre- tentious building in its day- -but tin'.OH ai.' chanired and plans r:e aot'sntnd for a new building which will \iP e>'~' ^ on the same Bite, and when comnleVoo, Viotoria will have every reason to be pf-ond of ita cath- edral. Served by an efilcient staff of clergy, its choir has long be>n celebrated. The Law Courts on Bastion street are a comparatively new an'' "oiumodioua pile of a«inRWr. ifPtmi!^^^!^!fm^ 8 VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. bnildiners of a NormRn style of arcbiteo- ture, uonTeniently arranged for the atlmiti- iatration o{ justico. The Assizes and County oourts are held here and it is also the headquarters of the Provincial police. It also contains the Land Begistry offlocH, where a record of all land transfers is kept Thb Pbovinoial MuaeuM, situated in the Government bnildinKS, James Bay, is moat complete. Founded about five years ago by the Government for the purpose of making a collection of the wild animals, birdd and insects native of the province, as also a collection of minnrals and other objeots of interest. Starting in a small way, Mr. Fannin, the curator, has from time to time required increased space as his collection grew, and now there may be found almoet every known wild animal and bird in the province, whilst specimens of minerals have been received from every mining camp. The deer, elk, moose, mountain goat and bear families are fully represented, and Mr. Fannin has person- ally superintended the setting ) ^- and curing most of the exhibits, and there is not a famous sportsman in thn province to whom he is not known and who gladly contributes some specimen to swell the collection and make it as complete as pos- sible. Larger rooms will be requited be- fore long as they are getting quite crowded. The Victoria Theatre, situated in the Driard block, has lately been reconstructed internally and the floor space been consid- erably enlarged. The old unsightly pri- vate boxes have been entirely removed and new ones on an altogether different plan have been snbNiitnted, adding much to the beauty of the house and the convenience of the audience. Redecorated in white and gold it has an extremely bright and hand- some appearance and when the new plush chairs are in position, will leave little to be desired in the way of comfort and elegance. DUNSMUIR CASTLE. One of the most conspicuous objects on approaching Victoria, either by sea or land, is the splendid residence of the Dunsmnir family. Erected by the late Mr. Motert Dunsmnir shortly before his death at an immense outlay, it commands the most extensive views of the surrounding coun- try. Built of grey stone ia the Gothic style of architecture, it is one of the orna- ments of the city. The Dunsrauir family are the owners of extensive coal mines at Nanaimo. BAtLBOADa. ,- .' '. ,, . At the present time there is only one railroad on the Island, that of the Esqui- mau & Nanaimo, connecting Victoria and Nanaimo, a distance of seventy miles. But there is communication with the mainland by steamer to Vancouver, the terminns ot the O. P. R, and also with the Union and Northern Pacific across the Sound. There are several new projects just starting, viz. : The Sydney & Saanioh railway, a short line of some eighteen miles, opening up a fine agricultural district and eventually with the mainland by means of a terry. The surveys for this line are now being made and construction will be commenced in li very short time. Another, and a gigantic undertaking, is now assuming practical shape, that of the "Canada Western," which will eventually become a rival of the C. P. B., in its trans- continental traffic. This' railway will open up an entirely new country in the northern part of the Province, where there many millions of acres of land suitable for settle, ment and cultivation. The location corps are now out and the route of the line will soon be mode public. Mr. B. P. Bithet and other prominent citizens are identified with this undertaking and a construction company has been formed. When this work is carried through it will be an im- mense advantage to Victoria in giving it an opening to the mainland and open np a great field for trade. BANKtNO INSTmniONS. The financial standing of Victoria is owing in a great measure to her banking institn oions. "bank op BBITISH OOIiTJMBIA." This iuBtitntion with its headquarters in Victoria, was incorporated by royal charter with a capital of «3,000,000. The reserve fund of the bank is $1,040,000. The Lon- don office is at 60 Lombard street, E. 0. The branches established in British Columbia are at New Westminster, Van- couver, Nanaimo, Kamloops and Nelson, in Kootenay, at San Francisco, Portland, Oregon, Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, and they are represented in New York and Chicago by the Bank of Montreal. The manager in Victoria is Mr. Win. Ward, who has occupied the position for many years. "thb bank of BBITISH NOBTH AMEBIOA." This institution was established in 1836 and in 1840 a royal charter was granted with a capital stock of £100,000,000. Ster- ling with a reserve fund ot £265,000. The Victoria branch was established in 1859. There is a savings department where in- terest is allowed on time deposits. Mr. G. H. Burns is the manager here and has been connected with the Victoria branch for the past 14 years. "OBEEN, WOBIiOOK * OO." Established in 1873. This is the only bank which purchases gold dust at mar- ket rates. They attend to ail Wells, Fargo & Go's business here and have facilities in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico and China. Although not a chartered bank the capital of this firm is equal to many ot the chartered banks of Canada. At the death of Mr. A. A. Green in Sep- tember, '91. Mr. F. H. Warlock formerly manager ot the bank was admitted a part- ner and is now the active head of the in- stitution. Mr. Warlock is a man of large experience in banking, extremely cor- teous in manner and highly esteemed by the citizens of Victoria. "BAN* OT MONTBBAIj." This old established corporation have opened a branch in Victoria during the last year and a halC. This bank was in- corporated in 1817, with a paid up capital ot 812,000,000, and a -« nerve fund of 86,- 000,000, its head offio. oeing in Montreal. This institution has tiiirty-thme braniihes throughout Canada "id. brpnohee in the United Stat^yt; Englai'd and Scotland. A branch was opened in Vancouver in 1887, and also in New Westniinster. Mr. A. J. C. Uallatty, formerly manager at Brant- ford, Oni, is in oliai',;e of the Victoria branch. i ■H'-'\; .^\:. ' -' ■ '■«'■ i^y- VTCTORTA ILLTTSTRATKTV. ■i,t> I. ■■.ii.'i. • 'HERE ARE PEW PLACES WHICH cnn Ijonst of bd iniiny euergotio mid enterpriBiuB bnsiiieBs na onn Victoriit. Their shrewdnesH mid closo nppli- ontion to bnsinost) lins nirondy plnced the city iu the front runk of the BCore of weBtorn cities which in the Inst few years of ronewo^^'' "■'■>:. VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. 11 ar^e onatom it of itfl merits by inn thoroughly ch of this buM- gether with bis ed bim to make circumstances hose who had t-ulnsR bakeries pliice and the will gtitootb- denls -with Mr. [ITH W0BK8. etc., of which rietcr has been for over seven m% mkn^. me it has been be now has a )e!l hanger and pecittl feature of' I small maobinee ith a bigb repu- occnpied. »I & BON. KD HOT WATSB r BTURK. a very high rep- possess a very e high class of if personal sup- taut details and tboi-oughly com- petent workmen who are of first class ability and no job is left that is not in every way perfect. All orders are promptly answered and carefully attended to while their rates are most reasonable. H. A. LILLY. OTTY OANDT FAOTOBY, 105 DOUaLAS QTBBOT. This ostablishment is probably the most important of its kind in Victoria. Mr. Lilly has built up a very extensive trade and gained the confidence of the public by his strict adherence to honest methods of business united with energy and push. He manufactures all his own goods and makes a specialty of supplying only pure goods, discarding entirely all injurious in- gredients. Messrs. Hughes He O'Brien carry a very fine and oomplot* line of groceries. These are oarefnlly selected, with a view of obtaining the very best and freshest articles in the market. Another thing that has made tliis firm popnlar is the careful attention to and prompt filling of each and every order placed in their hands. Cus- tomers have come to know that they can depend npon having the very thing at the very time, and are glad to deal with a firm that gives such assurance. WATSON A HALL, OKO0EB8, 65 TATKS BTBBBT. These gentlemen run one of the best stocked stores in town and enjoy a large share of the public patronage. The place '■■■[rm '■■'.•■ 1 i "/': 9 ■-.v /■^^. '':^ P^^^ •^^^ i ,- ' '■/■ y \- -.. \ ■■-■ [•*-■ >^f,fe^«"-?' ^-■m m^_ /vjl^H I'MiiH .\ LILLY'8 CONFECTIONERY STORE. He is also a vory extensive imp'orter of I foreign and domestic fruits, ni\t«, cigars, I et€., and for tliese goods he has made for I himself a reputation second to none in the I city. Mr. Lilly enjoys a very large patronage i and certainly his future prosperity is as- «ied. THE STANDARD SALOON. is a model of neatness and the attention one receives is most courteous. They make a special point of filling all orders promptly and correctly and mnoh of their popularity is due to this one fact. They buy in the best markets and guarantee to their customers the very best goods in each and every lina The enterprise of this firm insures their future prosperity. W. FIKLD, FBOFBIBTOB. W. H "PERRY. This saloon, situated ou the corner of iDoiiglas and Pandora has u well eanied IrepntHtiou for the high class wines, liquors, Ibeers, cigars, etc. kept on stock. Give Mr. iField a call. 94-96 JOHNSON BTBKBT. HUGHES * O'BRIEN, anOOBRS, 74 taxes SfBBBT. A visit to this store will reveal, in part, at least, the oaosa of the popularity of this ami. The place is a model of neatness and the Stock so arranged as to mike it one of the aost attractive in the city. Tlie subject of this sketch has lately succeeded to the busiaess formerly carried on under the uam« of Perry & Hall and by bis close attention and thorough know- ledge of the business is making it the most successful of its kind in Victoria. Tba facilities for earrjring on this busi- ness have been largely increased by Mr. Perry and today he controls the bulk of this work in the city. in the construction of cornices, sky lights, roofing ar,d conservatories Mr. Perry is able to satisfy the most particular person and his caroi'ul conscientious work oommends him to uIL Mr. Perry is one of our most progres- sive men and possesses a public spirit that deserves the hearty support of our citi- zens. JOHN M'KENZIE. BADOLKBT AND HABNB88, 41 PANDOBA STBBBT. Mr. John McKenzie has an extremely convenient and suitable imsition for his business of saddle and harness manufact- urer on Pandora street, where ho does all kinds of leather work for carriage builders as well. He makes a special feature of putting tops on buggies, covering dashi<8 and repairing trnnks and valises. Mr. McKenzie has made a reputation for good workmanship and uses nothing but the beet materials. There is a large business in all kinds of horse harnsKS and saddlery done in Victoria and Mr. McKenzie, by his industry and perseverance, is building up a trade of no mean dimensions. J. McOALLUM. 42 BBOAD STBBBT. To those who have already patn.nized Mr. MoOallum no word of oommeudntiou is necessary. His work is strictly ftrst- oIbss and the stock of cloths carried by him is one of the most complete to be found in Victoria. This stock consists of nil the newest and latest patterns in Suit- ings and Pantinga, and in the making up no pains are spared to give a perfect fit. While giving the patron all the advant- ages of artistic work, Mr. McCallum places his rates at a most reasonable figure and makes it possible for the posbsssor of u moderate purse to obtain a first-class cus- tom made suit. Mr. McCallum has had years of experience in some of the moit fashionable tailoring establishments in Han Francisco, and now attends to all his own cutting. VAIO & BROOKS. FBX7IT8 AND FBODUCB, 66 Yates Street. -^ This firm makes a specialty of t. aits and produce and the success they have met with in this line of business speaks vol- umes for their business tact and good judgment. They crry a large stock of California, Oregon and Island fruits, aiid of these goods they are constantly receiv- ing new and fresh supplies. They n ?he a special point of keeping only the Quest and freshest goods in the market and customers may depend upon getting only what is lirst-class in every re- spect when they deal vrith this firm. JOHN BARNSLEY & CO. auNSMiTna and maohtnists, , 119 Government Street. This is one of the best known firms in Victoria and the position ehey occupy has been fairly earned, for they carry one of the best and largest stocks to bo found in Victoria. The firm is thoroughly reliable and customers have come to know that any statement made by them regarding th.eir goods can be wholly relied npon. They deal in all kinds of sporting goods and carry all the many different makes of English and Americ Si Dale. Proprii't'ir.-i. The person who enters the hospitable doors of the North Pnoitio Saloon finds himself within one of the oldest places in given them n high piano in tho eslimatiou of the public They execute promptly all work con- signed to them and by the eraploymout of only the best skilled labor never fail tiOgive |)prfect satisfaction t.o their many patrons. They carry a large stock of Harnesses, •Saddlet, and Horse Furnishings and have in the'r employ .inch a large force of men as to enable them t.) fill any order in the shortest possible time. WM. MABLE. rAHBIAOE HAKRR AND BLACKSMITH. Tliis shop is situated at 116 Johnson Street and presents a happy scene of ao- VIOTORIA, SHOWINCf MOUNT TOLMIE AND THE METHODIST CHURCH. JOHN FAULKNER m TEA nijBNOIiB, 27 aOTBBNUFNT HTKEBT. Mr. Faulkner has been in the Tea trade for thirty years, and from his long and varied experience is able to put Vwfore his customers the finest blends of Indian and Ceylon Teas. He keeps a supply of such leading brands as the "Panilola" and "Hukanpukee" of Ceylon, as "Meni" and "Margaret Hope of Darjeoting," and the noted "Frontier" and "Monsoon" of As saur. These Teas are cleaned and sorted by machinery. Anyone purchasing tea from Mr. Faulkner may rest assured they are getting a perfectly pure article. Ho pIso carries a large assortment of the high est grades of Coffee, Hie. Mr. Faulkner keeps « stock of choice articles of Vertu in the shape of Viwes. Bovtls. Salvers, &c., of the celebrated Beuiu'e^iUrasHwaro, Silver the city of Victoria. Everything here is arranjred with special reference to the comfort of the guests and patrons and no one leaves without being fully determined to repeat his visit at the earliest possible opportunity. Tho bar is one of the l)eat stocked bars in the tjiwn and is provided with all that the most particular could de- sire. There is a laic, cool sitting room in con- nection with tho bar and it is one of tho most popular places of meeting in tho city. MANN AND HERON. SADDLBH, HAUKE8S, KTO. 29 Broad Street ../ ^.j'^j This firm is one of the lieot known in Victoria and their close adherence to alnctly bouest methods of busiutxw Laa tivity. Mr. Mable has by close attention to business worked his trade up Ui its present proportions and he he'd the full confidence of the pnV/lio. All kinds of car- riage work is carried on here, also the mannfacture of wagons, carriages, etc., trotting sulkies road carts. One of the most important branches of Mr. Mnble'c basineas is the blacksmithing trade, orders are promptly and carefully attended to and in all cases moat satisfactorily. a O'ROURKE. HOR8B-8ROEING AND QENERATj BLAOKHMITB 78 JOnNSOM 8TBHBT. Any one requiring their horses carefully . ahoil cannot do tn^tter than go to Mr. R. O'ltourke, on Johnaou stroot, where they may re«t assured they will receive the most careful utteafcioa by sk)!}^ workmen. M, .-!: VICTORIA ILLUSTRATKl). 18- the batimiitiou ILACKSMtTH. tt 115 Johnson y scene of ao- lATj BIiAOKSHITB HRBT. liorHCS carefully »n ifo to Mr. R. roflt, whore they recoiTe the most i workmen. Mhny a valnable horse has been mined by the priok of a niiil nt the handa of n olnmsy workmnii, but im one iiood bo afraid of suoh a uitlastroplie at Mr. O'Rourke's place of biisineMS. The (fen- eral blacksmith's bitHinosH in nil lis branches is also curried on hero and Mr. O'Rourke invariably gives sntisfncliou to his oustomers. NEWBiaOINO & ANDERSON. 105 DorOLAS HTBEET. The snbjeo'B of this sketch being thor- ongh mechanics are in a i)oBili.ni to give every satisfaction to their patrons, who may place any kind of machine of a li^lit class in their iianils. It is often a desideratnm with the public to know where repairs to Sewing Machines, Mowers, Bicycles, &o., can be done, and Messrs. Kewbigging it Anderson have every facility for this class of business. Their moderate charges and promptitude in execution of orders tins gni' ed for them H large share of public pntroiinge. An- other feature of their businevs of which they make a specialty is Street Stamim and Dies, which they make to oder, hu<1 alstt give estimates for Models. This flrni is also sole agent for the oelel)rRtt-d RiAiidnrd Rotary Schuttle dewing Mu obine. GEO. W. BTJOGLE. acuoBasoit to ooodwin « co. VICTORIA STEAM BAKERY. The "Viotoria Steam Bakery is owned and operpted by M. R. Smith & Co. of this city. This firm was established in the the year 1858 by M. R. Smith, the present senior member of the firm. Since its first establishment the firm has been con- stantly increasing its outpnt of biscuits, cakes, etc until now it has the largest business of the kind in the city or in the Province. This firm is renowned far and wide for the excellence of its manufacture of bread biscuits and nil kinds of cakes, l>oth Elain and fancy. As our evidence of the igh class of other maniifantnree the firm sent on exhibit to the Indinn and Colonial exhibition held in London in 188C for which they reoeiveil a medal and diploma. In the year 188h finding their premises too smnll. they removed from Fort street to Niagar,i street near the Outer whurf and there entablisbttd u Steow Biscuit factory. the first of its kind in Viot4)riH. Two buildings were erected three story witii basement ooveiing a s|)iieo of liruA? feet in which were |>lnced ttie moHt moJorii biscuit inncliini'ry iiinimfiuitiiied. Th« factory in n<>w n most complnu! oiiu of its kin(i, nud is capable of turning into bis- cuits and oiikes no Ichs tlinii sixty hurrels of Hour iM'P day. Tliia esliibliHliniont is now one of the largest of its kind in the Northwest. There are oiaiiloved in this factory 35 men and girls cmiHtautlv >ci"u pied in niiikiug biscuits iiiui cakes with which they supply the bulk of tlio trnd<^ in British Cohunbin. Alwavn lUitive iind enterprising men of business. Tlity lUt- serve in every way the prospci ity and r>o- sitiou to which thev linvo attainnd. VICTORIA MAlUiLK WOKKS. 135 DOtTOtiAH STREET. Theae works are devoted to the produc- tion of every branch of the Stone CutterM' Art, from tin* simple tnb'ot, wliicli E 0O8MOH BLOCK. Here may bo finind the nioHt complete stock of stoves in tlu^ city of all shapes, dtMign.s iiiul sizeH. Adjoining tlie new Vicloiia hotel, Mr. Phillips is in n oora- manding position for doing a good busi- ness. Besides stoves he carries a large iind complete stock of agateware, grey granite and blue cnamol ware which are now SI) much in demand and which have HUperri'ded entirely the old fashioned iron pots. All description of tii^smith's work is ilone (m the premises by a stntf of com- petent workmen. Also job work for )invate linuses is done in the most eflii- Mr. George W. Fuggle, sao<,-essor to Messrs. Gbodwin A Co., is well known to Victoria's citizens. He has had a very large experience as a Pianoforte maker, and as a tnner be is second to none in the Province. He was nesociated with Messrs. Qomlwin & Co. for three years. All orders left nt R. Jnroieson's Ixsik store will l>e pnMiiptly attendeil to by Mr. Fuggle. This gentleman is about to reopen the factory at No. 76 Princess avenue, where every- thing in the Pianoforte business will be conducted in the most approved style. Mr. Fuggle will personally superintend this establishment, so all can be assnred that for excellency of finish and first-class workmonship the products of this factory will not be excelled. Mr. Fuggle baa under his personal supervision the repairs, if necessary, on all the principal church organs in this city, marks the last resting place of some dear, departed one to the imposing monument over the illustrious dead. These nan be prodnced in lied or Grey grnnit*", or Mar- ble, to tmit the tae.te of nil. Mr. Rudgo is justly celebrated for the excellence of his workmanship and the beauty of his de- signs are remarkable. There is scarcely o house of any import- ance in the Province in which some speci- men of his work do(is not appear in the shape of a handsome Mantel or Artistic Pedestal. SAMUEL CLAY. ciunt manner. Williams grand universal range is made a specialty of. Mr. Phil- lil>s is sole agent for British Columbia tor -Anthony's steel plate furnace, manufac- tured by J. M. Williams nie in the R. (3. church at Nanaimo. This is the only store in the city where the fiimons Windsor, N. S., Ship Calxiose stove can bo obtained and this cnnni>t be too well known among the shipping trade. 116 JOHNSOK STBEBT. The career nnd success of Mr. Clay, while familiar to a large nnmtwr of Vic- torians, calls for n few words of description. Mr. Clay has sliown how success may be made certain in o business which is care- fully attended to when conducted on principles of strict honesty. His stock consists of full lines of grocer- ies, both staple and fancy, also of the okoicest brands of wii.es and li.--Tt' 1., m '-'-^m ■ .-'M ■■■..=•■' . u,;-.\-,-^- ■;,■;■ •'■■ ;■;''/ •■•■^'^v*^ii;,;^ -. ■ i ■ -'■1 1-., •■/',*r'.';:« '. wmmmmmm ''■■-'•' It. '•^■i#r.'"' ■•"ir^,. • '.^''^' 1 ** ■ . '' ■ -■'»*'• ■ * ' ■ - - . , ' ' . » ■ 1^4 • m ■■;*;,-; ,»«*7', -,, . .._« ;■',..■ i . :. '■-.: ' ■" ■ -■',.■■■' f * .■■•■■ VICTORIA, SHOWING JAMES BAY BRIDGE- fine new three-stoi/ fire proof building. This building was expressly built for an hotel and contains sixty large, well fur- nished rooms. Mr. Saner is conducting this house on the European plan. The Hotel is BO centrally situated as to make it a great object for strangers stoi)pirg there on account of their being right on the BiK)t. The bar and billiard rooms are also a matter of interest in connection with this House. In the billiard room. Monarch billiard and Pool Tables are at the dis- posal of the guests. HAVANA CIGAR MANUFACTURER. 165 FOBT 8TREKT. Mr. Bantly has lately removed to his fine brick premised ua Fort street wh&i6 by giving them a call one is assured of get- ting a first class article as well as an ex- cellent fitting ona They strive by close application to business and by buying all their goods as finely as possible to give the public first class articles nt the very lowest possible prices. Messrs. Kinnaird A Wilson have a thorongh knowledge of their business and are thus enabled to suit tho most fastidious. Give this finn a trial and yon are sure to become steady patrons. 1 aa » W. C. BOWMAN. The business conducted by Mr. Bowman surely deserves mention for he has brought it up to a point where it stands second to none in the city in respect to Cfimpleteness of (;qaipmnnt and efflpiency of service. He liua a number of fine riiUng horses, alao the nsual line of dried fruits from Europe, Mr. Dickinson also does a large bnsiners in feed. Oregon and Island prodn3e gen- erally. Mr. Dickinson is a livobusinew man, a keen buyer and is thus enabled to give his customers every advantge in prices. Li lit; resident in the city ho is much respected by liis fellow citizens. This firm have a g»eat advantage over many other firms, in the fact that they have a store at Sydney, where they buy all kinds of produce, eggs, etc., therefore always enabling them to hiive flue fresh goods. > ORIENTAL fiOTEL. 36-38-40 YATES STRBKT. This splendid hotel is run on the Ameri- can plan{«nd i« striotl? first class in every Hi^y 'WiSt'^t f^\"." ^ * " /'.' 1J1,I IIVPI^W position that with perfect iiKtrioH, Bond and nil theae 1 handsomest 8I0NS. I store nearly he does a fine ovisions. He brands of tea, irgely of Ouli- iu addition to VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. IS partioalar. It is eitunted at Nog. 36-8840 iHteB street oud so oeutrally located as to make it a great oonveniencu to the travel- licK publiu. Messrs. MoKeou & Hon have had great experience iu cateriuK for the public and understand the matter in all its purtiutilaro. The table set at the Oriental perfectly justitiua all the good reports of its gueste, and the weary and hungry traveller can find all the delicacies of the season placed before him. The service and attendance at the Oriental is also par- tioalarly fine. A first clas chef-de-cuimn is at the head of the oniinary department and under his able mauagement the lus- cious and savory dishes are suflioient to tempt the most fastidious. The Oriental is a tine three story block. The rooms are all large, well lighted, comfortable and sompnlonsly clean. Connected with the hotel is a splendid bar and restaurant In the bar nothing but the very best brands their energy and posh have enabled them to make a success where many others would have failed and today they have a finely established business, a prosperous trade and an assured future of prosperity that few firms possess. Their stock is a most complete one, con- sisting of a full line of Uootn and Bboes, Bubber Boots, Trunks, Valises, Etc. This stock has been selected iu the most carolul manner and comprises all the beet makes in each line. LIVEBY STABLE. MB. BIOHABD B&A.Y. One of the principal lines of business in Victoria is the Livery business. The sta- ble of Mr. Biohard Bray is the largest one in the Province, and there is no place in Victoria where a person can get a better turn-out than at this fully equipped stable. the fine quality of the g(K>dB manufaotnred by him. The Central Bakery, situated at No. 84 Yates street, immediately next door to tlie Deluge engine liuuse, is well ^own to a large number of citizens. The pro- Sriotor has had a very large experience in is business. "0HEAP8IDE," gT POWELL ft CO. i-ROPRIBTORS, 127 OOVBBNBBNT HTBRBT. This noted hardware firm occupies a now brick building on Government street, where the enterprising meml>er8 of the firm, Mr. G. Powell and Mr. W. D. Our- rall, since they started in business liave done a large and increasing trade in all classes of fine hardware, stoves, tinware mid all kinds of crockery and glassware, of which they are large imi>ortera By giv- ing a close personal atteutluu to the re- qniremeots of their customers, this firm is ■'»:•■■;..>#?«? ^.L),^^' 'f'-i : . , ,.0*»*«»1 ""■'■is;.;.* '•■ '■<' ^, MOUNT DOUGLAS, JE\» TSH SYNAGOGUE AND FIEST PBESBYTEBIAN^OHUBOH. from Europe, nrge bnsinecs produce gen- live bn«ine.)s ms enabled to advantge in he city he is i)w citizens, dvantage over tlint thpy have they buy all \c., therefore iflve fine fresh ' 'EL. tBET. on the Ameri- clafls in every of wines, brandies, whiskeys, beers, cigars, etoi, are offered for sale and the purchaser can be assured of getting nothing bnt the : choicest. The ofiloe is roomy and home- \ lik& Periodicala .-.nd newspapers being ! furnished here. Messrs. MoKeon & Son do all in their power to make the traveller feel at home and judging by the amount of success they have experienced must have been eminently succesBfnl, When in Vic- toria stop at the Oriental and you are sure to be pleased. Telephone No. 102 and postofllce box No. 244. OABMIOHAEL & PATEBSON. 85 JOHHON STEEBT. , This firm is too well known to Viotor- ians to need any word of introduction or [ oominonicatioD, for everyone knows bow Mr. Bra^ has had years of experience in this bnsinesH and understands the wants of the public, as he has demonstrated in the fixing up of this palace of stables. Here vou can find a full line of Hacks with the best of drivers, courtecuti and affable to all their patroi:.,, a]>4o a large assortment of Buggies, Phietons, Surreys, Boad Waggons, &0. Mr. Bray has also in connection with the '^able a sale department, whore he has always on hand a fine line of driving and riding horses. If you went your horso provided for here is the place where it will receive the best of attention and the best of care is assured. This Stable is open day and night OENTBAL BAKEBY. llie many patrons of the Central Bak- ery all give great praise to Mr. Wileon for fast bnilding np a business of no mean dimensions and as the name of their house implies are content with small profits and quick returns. Tlioy alone handle Gur- ney's celebrated stoves and ranges, of which they always have a full line in stock. Another large branch of the bnsiness is the Edge Tool department, of which they carry a very fine stock, and carpenters joiners, cabinet makers, , masons, etc. can there find any tool they may require and of the highest quality. THE FINEST SALOON IN VIOTOMA A NI!W FI.BM AS PROPIUBTOB8. Messrs. Fred Gilbert and W. J. Hambley have lately purchased the old American Hotel Bar, formerly owned and run by Messrs, Shewan 16 .VimOHlA ILLUSTRATED. ntid MeneatiRh. Tho new flrm nrr fully up t<> the biiHiniwH iiiul (lioiDiiKlily itotleratniul it« eviiry briiiicli. 'I'licy liiivu retitti (i tliia plnco until it ih one of the few pnlnoM of 8aleen noted among travellers for its rcasunable rates, which lir.? from 81 to «1.50 a day. The Wind- sor's bar has always been a favorite (laoe of resort. Mr. McDonald has always made a specialty of hnviuf/ nothing but the best of brands of fine French brandies, Irish and Hcotoh whiskey's, ales, porter, l)eer and cigars for sale. Attaohad to tho bar is a tine ixHil room. Transient riHims can also bo procured at this house. In regard to the table sot «t the Windsor Hotel, noth- ing t4)o good can Ix. said. The ouisiu' is first class. I'artioular attention is paia in this departnii^iit. Parties wishing to pro- cure 'ooard will please rememl)er't'jat by 1,'iving the Windsor a trial they are rure U> come away perfectly satisfied. Notice fruit trade, vegetnlilefl, peaches, grnp«ia, oranges, bananas, etc. and parties can lie suppliott with anv quantity of tbeae at the sborteet notice. MRS. W. BIOK FOBD. MIIiLINKIiT AND FANCY DBT OCODS, 68 POUT HTniurr. Mrs. Bickford is one of the few saooMs- fnl business ladies of Victoria, and the success she has attained would certainly indicate the t><>ase88ion of great busineM ability. Hhe controls a busmens of ao mean pro- jx>rtions and enjoys a patronage that many a larger tlrm might well envy. 3he carries a large and handst)me stock of millinery u. in the business, as is fully demonstrated by another important thing, and that is that they sell Iwer, which is the only flrst- ' olasB bar in town tint do it, at live cents a glass, which is a great saving ou the old long ait price. This firm in bound to suc- ceed, as they are old Victorians and can number their friends by the hundred, not only in Victoria but in the Province. By giving this firm a call you are assured of a warm, hearty welcome and the iicest con- oootion the mind can imagine, which is aare to please one and all. GRIMM'S CARRIAGE WORKS. the sign, Hot Sootoh PARiiOii. WiNDSOB Hotel, 23 Government Street. There jilwnjs is u welccme in t-toie for stiaugeis nt the Windsor. MR. AULD. WINDSOR HOTEL. The Windsor Hotel, situated No. 23 Government Street oud facing tLe harbor GllOCEB, 156 GOVEBKMENT STBEET. Mr. Auld is an enterprising man of busi- ness who has a rapidly increasing trade and if energy and puuli will ensure suc- cess Mr. Auld will get there. His store is in a good position uud he carries an ex o^Uc'ut stock of all kinds of groceries, tinned meats, tea, coffee, etc., and also does a largo business in the Calitori.iau and fancy dress goods, and with the aid of en able corps of assistants maintains her position in the front .~anks of business. The customer may rest assured that any article received from the hand of Mrs. Bickford is correct in style and of lirst- closs workmanship. Ohildren's elolhes ure made to order at this establihhment and in everything is perfect satiatactiou fnlly guaranteed. JOSEPH WRIGGLE8W0RTH. COBMJSK TATBB AMD BIiAKOHABD STB&BTfc Situated at Uie corner of Yates uh) Blanchard streets, near the New Kcnian Catholic Cathetlral. Mr. Wrjngiesworth »«i.^* VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. IT I pHrtiea o«q lie :ity of ttaew at f ao menu prii- noffe that many vy. kihecHrriea ok ot millinery is in a oapital fioHitinn for doinK a larfte trade in KrooorieH, priiviHioriH and lina a flue atook of the l>o!iindH of wiiira and spirits. His grocery deparlmpnt coiiltiiUH all the fineat brnndH of (wih iind cotreeH and a fuM line of proviHionH. He hIho doeH a lar((e trade tor the 8annioh Liniu Com- pany, for wLioh lie is agent. > ^ > ALLAN STEVENS. 99 /OHNHON HTBBIIT. The man who giveH tlie people the iMet article poiwible to obtain ia aure to win their oonfldenoe and patronage sooner or later. This has been the rule of Steven* from the time he started in buiuness and aaaily aooeaaible to all points, the eleotrio cats paHiiiiig i»B doors every Ave minutes. The I roprimor, Mr. Tagwell, is n moat go iai lioKtai.il fully understands the hotel buaiuvHH, Imving hud years of cxporienoein this line. Ho Hparea no rx|)en8e in iM he now enjoys a large trade in conse^ qannce. He oa.ries a full line ot fresh meats and vegetables, in fact, he has made his place of buBiness little less than a dist.nbuting point for the city. Patrons are certain to find here the very best goods in these lines: 1 m^ * THE COLONIAL METBOPOLE. 31-^-35-87 S9 JOHNSON 8tr«kt. Thomas Tugwell, Proprietor. The above named hotel stands alone in rugard to being the very best moderate purse Louse in the city. The buildioi; is large and commodious, occupying half a block frontage and sit- uated in the very heart of ^be city. It is THE TUENER THE BRUNSWICK' In couceotion with this is hotel a well reg- ulated bar where one is certain ot finding the very finest brandti of Whiskies. Wines, Ales, Cigars, etc. Mr. Tugwell prides him- self on the fine cigars he keeps, and his stock certainly shows a most careful and intelligent selaction. To any one visiting this wonderful Islr.nd City, we heartily recomoieud p. visit to this model hotel, whic-i means a sojourn as long as yon may remain in Victoria. Bay VIEW SALOON. ing. They carry a fine assortment o( Jack- ets, Mantels, Jerseys, Gloves, Bibbona, Hosiery, &o. They also moke a apeoialty of the making-up of Sealskins and all kinds of furs, for which they have gained a great reputation. From their experience and the taste they display in the work tnmbd out from their establishment they are assured of a considertble share ot pub- lic patronage. Obliging and polite, they have many friends throughout the city and neighborhood. W. DUNCAN. T. J. BISVHAI/an, PBOP. This place of resort, situated at No. 9 Government street, is jnatly celebrated for being second to none with regard to the quality ot the goods sold by them, Mr. 92 DouoiiAs arBKBT. Every lover of a horse likea to see him well turned out whether in saddle or har- ness, and Mr. Duncan is in a position to aapply the most taBtidiotu> hcrseman, m VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. m from the eUbonte cowboy saddla. vith it* mnny tboogfi, bnoklm and intrioato ■oroU wurk, to the Hvlid l)ut uupretentiouH Enaliah saddle. The luver of the taut i^utter can here have a large and varied ■took to ohooae from. The uaual heavy truok and expreiiu wrkod barueiui in great profusion in alwuyit on baud, together with • floe line of whipo, vnliBea, eta THE OOOIDENTAIi HOTEL. (o the majority of Yiotorians to need any word of praiHO or desoriptiou. They provide a munt bountifal Innob of any Hort of o^Mteni desired and at any bonr and at this place may Ihi found the "Huoouleut bivalve in ita »tate uf perfect vitality. These are obtained direct from the beds and opened by them for each individual order. » <» « J. HORNER A CO. OOBNWI WHARr AMD JOHNSON HTBBKTB. R H. Borryman, I'ropnetor. The Oooidentnl Hotel of tbia city ia without doubt the best and cheapeat hotel in Victoria. The prices range from Sl.UU to $l.(iU per day, according to the location of the rooms. The rooms of this well known hostelry are furnished in flrat-olass style and re^nrdleHH of erpenae. The genial proprietoi', Mr. It. U. Herrymuii, will spare tieitliur oxpnuse or personal care to make his guests comfortable. The table at this house compares seoond to none in Victoria. Here are to be found all the delicacies of thescasoii. Mr. Herry- man haa the oonlldeuoe ot all the old trav- ellers on the coast and you will never see DRY OOODB, OIMT'b FUBNIBHINUB. 83 Douglas Btreet At J. Homer k Co., Drv Oooda and Fancy GhMHls, is to be found an ixoeilent stock of all the standard lines of flue goods in every department and the assortment presented by many a larger stora The goods have been Uiught at close figures and carefully selected to the end that the styles are the newest and most attrootive to bo found in the city. The firm also carry a choice line of gent's fur- nishings and their good taste in the seleo- t::/a of theofl goods have brcxight to them a large share ot the trade iu town. They carry a large assortment of neckties, ■^wjib^^^^igl^^ * A' OCOinENTAL HOTEL. one of them pass by the Oocidoiital with- out a word or handshake with Mr. Eerry- mon, or a glass of that Unequalled XXXX 8-year-old Boss's Ale, for which this bouse is noted. The Occidental is centrally sit- uated, being within a few minutes walk to the postofflce, also it is adjacent to the docks where all the steamships land and depart. In connection with this hotel is a very fine Bar, where a person can supply the inner man with all kinds of drinkables. Only the finest lines of Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Ales, &c., are kept in stock. Bass's XXXX 8-year-old Ale is always to be had here on draught, iu fpot, almost old erough to vote. shirts, and underwear and their conven- ient location will enable one to see the bargains they olfei' in these goods without extra trouble Mr. Bowmon makes a p«)int of giving prompt service and no delay is allowed to ojour in answering calls night or day. A call on Mr. Bowman will satisfy every one of bis good service and luw rates. QEBMAnTa" beer VAULTa H. T. aiBVKBD AND BOBT. BnTBB, PBOPRI- ETORa MILLER & BOWER The comer of Yates & Broad streets, occupied by Mescrs. Miller & Bower, has become fairly famous and is too well known The Germania Beer Vaults, on the cor- ner ot Government and Jobsson Htreets, (entrance on Johnson street), is wit)>out doubt the finest saloon in Victoria, This magnificent palace of luxury has been fitted up without regard to cost and today stands a monument to the progress and growlh to Yiotoris. Tbaflxtuwtreiur nifloent, solid oak being used throngnont. also a splendid tiie Hooring lends greatly to the appearance. The glassware is also very fine, iu fact, there is Bothing in Victo- ria ton fitted up without regard to expense and furnished with one of the very best stocks of liquors to be found in the city. His whiskies, brandies, ales, beer, cigars, etc,, comprise the very finest brands and these are dispenser) with such a liberal hand as to charm every p,-itron. Give Mr. Dawley one visit and you will surely give him a second. THE PIOxNEER BODEGA. THE FiMEerr of bhsorts. W. Q. Stevensofi, Proprietor. The Pioneer Bodega, located on the cor- ner of View and Douglas Btreets, is one of the finest liquid resorts in tile city. Mr. W. G. Stevenson, the proprietor, opened this place some two months ago, and has made it in that short time one of the few places in town where a person can get first class liq'iid refreshments. The genial proprietor prides himself iu keeping only the finest brands of wines, JL, 'mmifm^ VICTORIA JU.U8TRATEP. rtnras are mas' Mi throii({liont. [ lentlH grently iihHwuri! iH niMo ithiiiK in Victo- 'ho iiroprietorH lui-mnnio. Iloro Xn (if iirandim, gura, Ac, that Firat-olaiw ser- (lers iH assured e. Mr. liobert pr, in HI) exiiert rg just how to ixH genial fHoe II known to all ty linnd ahaka ipt H. T. 8ie- nowB tho Oap- I Higbt which is away a oon- e looktDK after lia flrm. He ia lie hundreds ot iort on his ro- scialtv of 6-oent ktteudantg here eer is a wonder ♦.urdny evening eHtm furniahoa KttronH. There onnectiou with Hui supply the of eatables ns bem a call and ethe rii;htkind OTEL. jrietor. ! rlad to learn Victoria where beat of aooom- rates. is hotel are 25 «rae price for (t claBH in every s only tho l)e8t larket nnd em- 1 possible to ol>- roomy and well efuUy arraiii^ed in its cleanli- I nothing to lie (ficts first class Mr. Dawley's rhich has been « expense and ry best stocks of the city. His »er. oigars, etc,, ands and these a liberal hand on. Oive Mr. yill surely give ODEGA. )prietor. ted on the oor- treets, is one of the city. Mr. iprietor, opened s ago. and has one of the few on can get firet ides himself iu rands of wines, brandiM, whkkay'a, beer, oigan, eta. The finest of niixetl drinks can lie obtained here. Tho bar is handnomely fltt«l up in the most approvf^l muiinor, and all of the other flxlurtm corrospond with this hand- some peioe of work. Mr. Htevonson has seen thfi ueoi««ity of havihu a Innoh counter in connection with his saloon, and hence has served each day free (juo of the flnest com- meroial lunches to his patrons to l)e found in the city. In giving this place a call yoti will be sure to receive a hearty welcome and some of the fluest giwds money can buy. In connection with this place are a number of handsomely ftiruished club rooms, which are at tho disposal ot the gueet "Anld BMUe," the land o' onlum, be ia thor.'>ngbly up in liis bnsinem and places l)efore his nnslomers tho most tempting array of cake and all kinds of light oon- feotionery, making a special feature of supplying entertainments with cakes, )>oth plain and rich. Mr. Russolll also runs a business in wood, coal and burk, for which his prices are eztrevnely reasonable. J. P. MATTHEWS A 00. aORNBR rOBT AND DOUaUAH. THE MIH8EH WOOLBIDOB. 129 DOUOIiAS BTBSWr. Those ladies have built up for them- selves a very prosperous business and by An excellent position for business on one of tho busiest thovoughfaros of the city Messrs. Matthews have a large share of public patronage, keeping as they do, a fine stock of the l)ost brsnds of tea and coffee, Onlifomian and European dried fruits, as well as a choice selection of hams and baoon.J_Hi)ooial attention is street, and the bigb claaa of work done br Mr. and Mrs. KoHche has instlr earned them the name of Iteitig artists in their lino. They are iierfectlv conversant with tho Hair bnsinr«s in all its numoronn brarichos. I'rohably tho most intricate poiiion of llm Hnir trade is the Wii? mak- irig. This hrnnch Mr. and Mrs. Koaohe pride themselves to bringing down to a science, and truly they have done so, as th" g*KKls tiime MBTrniHR * BROWW, PROPBIHTOBa. This saloon is located at No. 1B4 Gov- ernment street and is well known for the CHKI8T CHURCH CATHEDRAL. BEACON HILL. their g(K>d management, artistic work and prompt attention to all orders have gained a reputation for themselves second to none in the city. They carry a large and well selected Bt(>ck of millinery goods, and also every- thing in the line of ladies furnishing goods. The clw(8 of work turned ont by these ladies is first class in every instance and their personal supervision insures this most important feature to the customer. given to thn quality of spices and peppers eta, with whioh there is so much adultera- tion as a rule. A heavy stock is always earned of tinned goods. An old resident Mr. Matthews deserves the high esteem in whioh be is held by the community. MR. AND MRS. CARL K08CHE. excellency ot its stock of wines, liquors, ales, beers aiid cigars. Messrs. Mennier & Brown ore well known to many oitiaens and have made hoste of f riedds. , ^,-.1 ' — THOMAS HARDING. VANOODTBB BAKBBT, POBT OTBHKT. HAIR DBB88BB8. THE SCOTCH BAKERY. 108 DOtrOIiAS STBBBT. Mr. BoaseU has long been celebrated for t\ie exoellenoe of his bread. Coming from The above lady and gentleman need but little introduction to the public of Victoria. They lja'« be^** among Victoria's citizens for the past eight years. Their place of business is situated at No. 31 Government An old resident in Victoria, Mr. Hard- ing has seen many changes come over the city during his long experience of the Paoiflo Coast. He established a reputa- tion for being the producer of most excel- lent bread when tiiere wore much fewer people to supply than now. With the VTOTORIA nXUSTRATBD. srowth at ttw plaoe hta traainoM \tm io- nreiuHid in propnrtinn and now hn hiui one of the moat 0xtAniiiTn mnniln in theoity. Fratml in )i1h Imliita he miitht well tnke life more oiidilv hnt lie htill in nn itotiva ne ever and ilaliulttM to be aruuud hia old stand. MAllKET EXCHANGE HOTEL. At. raAMOB, PHopiturroa, 99 yatm mtobbt A oell at this ipl«'at himiHlie*! bnm in the oity and oarriee in iitook the very ohoiosAt lines of whinkieo, brand)**, winen, lieer, oi((ara, etc., etfl. The bar itaelf in moot lavitihly daoora(e<1, fairly abining with elegant mirrors and iritboni donbt one of the Hneat in Viutoi m. The interior of the salixm in ttnnly itr- ranK«UHe liaf b««>ii Hparfd by the genial nropriotors, MtwHtN. (!iiok and Irving, in ntting up the Bih) H:-" TKov handle only the very flnoet brandw of Old Brandi(», WhiMkiwi, Winen and Ueer and OignrM, etc., etc. MvMsrH. (>>ok and Irving have had years of ex|)erionoe in thin biiHiiiewi and fully undvratnnd the wautu of the publiu, as they have demonMtrnteMiible ooet. Mr. HoClra- ley is alwavH to l>e founJ on baud and n jver failx to luuku a friend of every cus- ttmier, Tl«i biir ih finely gotten up, and nothing but the flnust ckiucootions ar«i oum- |M>unded. Don't forget the name and number. Monarch Haloou, llSi (loveru- ueut Htraat J. WHlTELAUr ft CO.. PDHVmrOKH, 125 roRT STUIT. ThiN is one uf the neataat and moat com- plete pincen of ita kind in the city, and to a large numlier of VicUirians, anything like a deHcrlpUon is whilly uuueceaeary. Mr. Whitelaw makes a sp«H:isl p int of highly polished woodwork. The rooms in this hotel are very fine, being Imrge, airy and well lighted. They are farnished in the Ijest style and bo sernpolonaly clean that the visitor is invariably prepossessed in its favor. The location of tlua hotel is very con- venient, being close to the busineas centre of the town, with livery stable adjoining. We can heartily commend this place to the public. » «» « THE BEE HIVE SALOON. The Bee Hive Saloon, which is located on the comer of Fort and Broad streets, is BEACON HILL. years this firm oconpied qnartera on Yates street. Their stock of cloths is large and well stleoted and the prices at this popu- lar store are much below the average. THE MONARCH SALOON. 112 aOVJtRNJIKNX OTBKKT. G. J. MoGraley, Proprietor. The Monarch Saloon is very centrally situated, being located on Gfovernment street and within a few rods of the Post- t'ffloe. In connection with this place is a store where all the goods are sold at wholesale rates. The goods handled by this firm are bought m large qnaqtitiee obtaining the very best and freshest goods in hia line, and there is no donbt that his rigid adherence to this rale has been an important factor in his success. His hUxm. comprises, among other things, bake stuffs, meats, (owls and game of all sorts. lb fact, whatever is aaUuliy ia flraU ^asii establiahments of this sort may be found here. «- o > _ WILLIAM THOMPSON ft CO. OBOOKBIBS AKD PKOVIglONB, 0OBN3B VIBW AKD QUADnA. Mr. Thompson is a youag man of great push and enterprise and (Murine the time VIOTORIA ILLUSTRATED. n b* fcM bM« la bodnoMbM baitt up • rmj good Irmle in k hiirli olnw of KromricM nmi pi\>viiiii>nii, niid iH tu>t4Ml for kiu'itinu h flrot oUm niwortninni i>f tli« fliii»tt briitulii of ton nod nr(Mlnii n l»rK« nHHortmtint of tinnoil kihmIh niiil im- piirU (Inliforuian f riwli and drie«l fruits id ooo*id«rttl>]o ijitniititiM. • ooni|il«ta itook of voofai in nil iitiAiiM nnd A |Ktrf<^t littla ItHSnar of fiinay ipmmU, Purmiiml nttwiiUoii >>y Mm. Vigor Kunrfln- t'HM coin|)l«tii mttiMfuotiiin. JUIIN J. HART. T. B. FUTOHBB, 48 JoiiNHON MTBamr. ThiM twtahliMhmont iH noHiinu I«hh than a niuiwtini nnd Un< iiil*11iKt!tit iMinr can- not fail to \tf iiiUirMited luilui Axaminea the many niirionitiun here. tmflkifkm man ofjpMd NMk. Utrit M aaaarw). MaMr*. Watann » nf>i|i«r ara thoronghly rsJinhIn man in tliplr line of >>UNiii«MM nil u'M, Htmini nnd hot wat«r n|>' {tnrntiiM flttvrH, nnd only (tniploy oom|Mtt<ina are vt»ry pleasant, large and well lighted, while at tho same time every- thing about them betoken* perfect cleuu- lioeos. The bar, wbiob is mn in oonneotion, in oomplete in every way and furniabcl with everything to make it strictly fir«'..'CUji«. Thnre is -dso a pblo run in conueo- tion with thia departtneuk He finds Indinn curios of every sort and variety; also a stock of guns, which iu- olodes every stylo of the new and latest inventiona of the best makers. YATES As a painter and paper-harger, glazier [and house decorator, Mr. Sears ranks among the first, havinr , " taste and |nftinp the l)est materir only, his work lipyariMhly giving the Kosntest SHtinfaction. iHis stock of wnil-pnperg oomprifies all the ■ueweat shades in color aud design, and is ■ ring coni'' intly replenished. His esti- Bates fo. work re made out npcn a Itnodnrnte scale of charges compatible with ^thoroughly gixnl workmanship. —— —'■ " ■ » — t - - - ■ — MRS. M. A. VIGOR. f WDOXdS JI»D JTAWnT OOOTJS, COBXEH DOTTDIiAB AKD CHATHAM. The wants of ladies and children can bo i fnllv supplied by Mrs. M. A. Viieor, who , chttUxt a very nice assortment of ladie and ohildreos Underclothing and beside Fishing tackle, pipes, cutlery, with full line of fancy yoods go to make this a roost complete store and explains the fact of its being the Iwst patronized in the city. WATSON & OEIGER, 69 FANDOBA Sn^SKT. MBS. W. HEWAHT80N. HI POBT MTHUn'. This '.ady keeps in stock a Ihtfie r nd flbo assortment of fancy and geaernl dry goods, yams, woretoiids, etc Give !ier n call. OLARKE * PEARSON. piiUMBBna iHOTiMsmTim, 19 yatbs HBaar. This firm is one of the best known in Victoria and their popnlanty is second to none. Tliey occupy spac'ons quarters at 19 Yates street, wlier i they carry on the business of plumbing, also doaltug most extensively m s'oves, agateware and tin- ware. Of tho former they arc direct im- porters and handle the very latest and uew- eat of patterns of thia important article of domestiu economy. As oontractors for roofing, etc., their reputation is tot) well known to need any word of commendation. They have secured some of the largest oootraota in the history of the city and in every iuritnuoe their work has given per- fect satisfaction. GOLDEN RULE BAZAAR. Oare iwMtowed upon the sanitary work of houses '/ always well repaid and by 91 DO^OIiAfl BTBaST. William Wilby, Proprietor. One will do well to visit the Golden Rule Bazaar and inspect the thousand and one nrticles contained within this store. Qol- dou Rule in deed, as well as in name, for here they practice that splendid prinoipio of doing as you would pe done by. Mr. William Wilby is over ready and anxious to show purchasers through his store at.d there ore no cross looks even if j on can- not just find something to suit you, but that is almost an impossibility as evi- dently Mr. Wilby understands just bow to cater to the wants of Victoria's citizeos, by always having just whnt you want. Mr. Wilby also tries to figure as low as he poaiibly can on the prices of his goods, and a person is assured of getting go<;Kl value for every cent invested with the Uoldea Bale. The atocb consists of a full m^ X VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. m wide raoKe of Toys, Stationary aud Fauoy OtxMls, in fact probably the moat com- pleted stock of that branch of ImainesH in Victoria. Here yon will find overythingr Kenoraliy foand in a first slaHs fancy koocIh fltore and you will be treated in a way to roake your viait nothitiK h-m than a pleas- ore. QoiiUi'N UijlkBazaab. William Wilb:', Proprietor. K. KAMITA. 160 OOVKRMVBNT BTKntT. This is a place that never fails to inter- est the visitor for it is literally flil(td with the many onrions and wonderful inven- tions of the Orient. Any attempt at enameration must ne- cessarily end in failnre aud to get a correct idea of this museum one mnRt make a per- sonal visit and see for hiniHelf. Cnstomars will not fail to receive the most polite attention and are specially in- vited to inspect the 8t<>ck. 1 mt I ^ — MR. F. J. HALL, MR J. BENOUF, aBooxBiss. 115 Douglas Street. Messrs. Hall & Benonf are in a Rood position and do a larfte and increasing business in grooeries and provisions of which they keep a high grade of all the leading necessarieH for hoosehold use. The finest brand of tea and coffee and a good stock of dried fruits and spices, starch, etc. Being enterprising aud push- ing meu of business, prorapt and courteous in their attention to their customers, they are assured of a prospei jus career. ONE OF THE FINEST, THB OLABBNOB HOTEIi BAR. Niokells ft Beyer, Prop. This saloon, which has lately been opened by the genial proprietors. Messrs. Nickells & Bpyer, is without doubt one of the finest arrnnged bars in tlie city. The proprieUjrs have spared neither expense or time in fltti.ig up thin fine resort. The fix- tures are the finest that money can buy, being solid oak. The mirrors are the fin- est Of French plate glass and everything pertaining to this place is of the finest. Messrs. Niokells * Beyer have had yean) of experience in this business and well know how to please the pnblio in general, as they have demonstrated in tixi;)g up this palace of resorts. They handle only the finest lines of old French Brandies, Scotch and Irish Whiskeys, Wines, Ales, Beers and Cigars, fto. Here you nan get the best of Koods at most reasonable prices. In giv- ing this place a call you will be sure to re- ceive a hearty welcome and some of the finest ooncoetipus that can be procured in t^e city of Victoria. Try the Clarence Bar find be convinced. TOLMIE & STEWART. Memrs. Tolmie ft HtfiWart are the popular wholesale and retail wine and liquor merobrnta in Victoria. Some time ago they bought out the old house of the late -Tohn Boyd and from that time have demonstrated to the pnWio that they fully nnderstand tlirtir biisinees in every partiouln''. In faor the goods tbid firm itaodle are all ot the fiuest grades and they have succeeded in work- ing up one ot the finest trades in the city. They import all of their goods such as fine old Scotch whiskey of wnioh th«y make a specialty and for which this firm is justly famed. Old French brandies and the finest of wines are also to be found here. Thev are also the sole proprietors of the celebrated Boyd Blend than which you can get no finer mixture. The firm is com- posed of Mr. A. Tolmie and Mr. D. Stew- art and both gentlemen are fully up in all departments of their business and know just what the public demand. W. T. HAKDAKBR NEW .UTD 3B0ONO HAND FnBNITPBB. 186Jii Douglas Street. In a communit>' like thai of Vicbiria, where there are many arriviiitf who do not wish to lay out a htrge r ..m to n^-pply their immediate neoesaitiea in fitting up a home it is as well that the name of W. T. Hardaker 8ho)ild lie known to them. He carries a stock of multitudinous articles in the furnishing line and his prioes will be found extremely reasoviable. THE NICKLB PLATE. ?;jaOVKBNMBNT STBBBT. Thomas Garvin, Proprietor. Undoubtedly the best patronized place in the city and the most popular is the Niokle Plata It is moat fortunate in its location being on Government Street and opposite the pfost oflice. Mr. Garvin's 8t.ook of wbiahies, wince, brandies, beer, cigars, etc. is without doubt the finest in the city. The bar itself is finished most magnificently and in all ite appointments it is simply complete. ~ The success of Mr. Garvin is an example of what a strict ad- herence to business can do. He numbers his friends by his customers, for whoever otioe pat onizes this place is sure to recog- nize the genial friendly spirit of She pro- prietor, aud if a judge he will not fail to appreciate the high quality of the goods. LEWIS & 00. 46 TATBS aTBBBT. Tbis firm odoupy commodious quarters on Yates street and posers a large sh.ire of th^ public patronage. Being nn old estabUsbed firm, their reputation is fully assured and their name is one of the most prominent in Viot'iria. They my.ke a specialty ot stoves aud ranges aud their eU>ck oo::;;pnse8 all' the b^t and most widely inown of these nrtioles. They are direct importers of th*>He uud are able to give t leir jjn;'toroerB the very lovkost prices on tl' .<8e goods. Tdey execute all kinds of metal n'ork, in tin, odpper and aheet-iron, ead iheir prompt attention to all orders aud oei'eful execution of all plana have given them proroineuoe in this line of work". JOHN DKAUT. OOBNEB BXiAMOOABD AMD JoailSOH RTBBiKTS. This lariife commodious resort is well worth a visit. The genial face of Mr. Dmut, tognthcr with the agreeable sur- louadiuKs, ie uuieed a pleasiug thing to see. Mr. Drant has made tbis place aa good BA is to be found in the city. His sto ap «, ARTHUR HOLMEa OIjOTHIWa AND OHNTS' FUBMlBJflWB STOBB. 78 Yates Street. Mr. Holmes has those sterl-ng qualities that go to make a successful man and by strict application to buaineaa and rigid adherence to honest methods, he has built up a busincM tor himself that fully insures his future prosperity. Mr. Holmes' stock oomprises every article usually found iii a nrst-class geuta' fur- Dishing stora He buys direct from the lending English aud Canadian houses, aud by this means in able to furnish hia cus- tomers with the very newest sty! .'8 and at a figure much below the average. His stock of collars, cuffs, neckties, ath- letic goods, children's clothing, underwear, hats, etc., are the fiuest and largest in town and, in fact, whatever pertains to gen- tlemen's wear may be found here. RENDALL A HAY. HOrSBSHOBiJS, to. "I'l Mctthodiat 14 Pandora Street, opp. ohurol. Careful horseshoers as d gotui black- smiths are always in re'ijuiirtt riid RendaJl A Hay are these in evei/ u< imi dt the word; employing exp«!rie:!no,l rnun, the work they turn out is flratt-oli^ Being established for several yeai-ti tJio,. lave- a reputation second to none in XkK «yiug and intelligent selection. Itoousifitsof all the many ar- ticles usually found in dry good stor-JS, but few stores can tie fc/iiDd where iiio dif- ferout litiee ate aa powplete mt wo fisd tWAtl. VICTORLA. ILLUSTRATED. 28 } this place as II the city. His VhiBkey's, AIob. : complete and ihoioest brands ge heartedness for him a host his prosperity, r of BlanohBrd ^ou will snroly BX. St. erL-ng qualities ful man and by business and jt methods, he or himself that )ro8perity. Mr. I every articw lass geuta' tnx- airect from One iau houses, aud uruish his oub- at tilytje and at erage. s. neokties, atb- ling, underwear, and largest in • pertAins to gen- d here. BAY. ^McAhodist d go(Kl black- (tfit riul Eendali y r>i mi 6t the !i«),l mon, the ■atrolir.'- Being irm Oiity mve. a fai tlwi city in vmim. BJJT. ;(lVI8IONK. s c' Vioioria is , 4t Fori; Street, ap for idmself » d his tiiumpt at- es i> 8t*'ady in- fl stook <.tf goods jli and oarefnUy the line of gtO" f bo fount' here Duable, A. man ity of Mr. Haw- IDQE. Ken. t are n credit to ient i)t Mr. Part- doop it 'oily d»- iy nttaine»MMEReiAL HOTEL, HBNBT NOBllBl, PBOP. Oor Douglas and Cormorant Sts. Tliie place is ouo of the most attractive I iuid therefore one ol the mo»t popular in I the city. Its location is most convenient Itof the publio and its ap(>oinfcment8 ;ire uo Iperfettt thnt there is left nothing to be EWogri.uj in tjira prfrtiottlfir: The Viiiilding is Iflre proof and furnished with ail modern WILLIAM GRIMM, OABRIAOE BUniBBB, Johnson street. The Carriage Building works of Mr. William Grimm are the largest in f'dO Province, having been establighod 's iSTO, Owing to the growing trade and the in- creased demand for space Mr. Grimm erected, two years t^o, the capacious premises he now occupies. They are three stories high, covering a space 60x122, and are BubstantiaUy buUt of brick and stone. A steam elevatcr gives direct oomraum- oation with each iSoor. The product of this matinfaot none in the city. Thty carry a very large stook of per- fum"« by the most celebrated makers, and are in a position to supply any ai tiolo likely to be called for from a chemist for family use. Their stock of toilet and fancy arti- cles are unusually lark.-e and well assortsd. 8. SCHCEN, OBOOBBtES, PBOVI8IONS, PBBD, *0., 177 Douglas St This stoM is admirably situated for car- rying on an excellent trade in groceries, provisions, kc, and Mr. Schoenhas a large and inoreiwing business. His tea and oof- fee have a high repntation, while his gro- ceries taiu provisions are carefully selected. Mft'ing a speoiaity of boneless breskfust bacon and sugar cured hams. WESTERN HOTEL, 89-41 Store St Thib establishment compriseB Si> many features that a full descriptioa is impossi- ble. The stook is principally grooeriefl and proviwons, and Mr. Phmnlx shows one of thi' finest stores in this line iu the city. Having commodious quarters, helms fairly fllleit it with the choicest goo4l8 iu tiae .market aud can show tb heartily recommend this place to the public. The cutlery store of M. ic H. A. Fox, situated at 78 Oovemment street is one of the most complete in its outfit of any in the colonies. ShefBeldz-ntlery is renowned the world over as of the finest quality and to this class of goods the proprietors con- fine themselves exclusively, importing very largely pocket knives, razors, scissors, table cutlery, butcher knivas and sports- men's knives and appliances of all kinds. Everyone knows that a doll razor or a bad knife is a constant annoyance, bat those who pB'^ronize the Misses Foxs estab- lishment mcy feel perfectly assured that iest street in Victoria, its very h^uidsom* appointments are an attractive feature ria at U>e teririuus of the Electric Trcwttay, surrounded by the most lovely scenery (uid also close to the anchorage of the Oieu of war of the Pacific squadron gives the Glolie hotel exceptional advantages, I BB. . a - - ■- aUSTA, Firs StSTBBa BTXXnC, OOTBRMUBFr MTBBlrr GL^mkit and Druggist Situated on Government street in the Five Sisters block, Mr. Moristro's drug store cannot fail to attract attention as the moat irapoAiug in th* sity. On the btia- «xoa»8T»wffi. Th6 flttb^eot of ihia sketch, Mr. TUi«ta, ia (; man who is sure to succeed, for he already iKiSJiesBee a tine business and baa abundant ability to carry it on. He r^ua a flrst-clasa grocery store where one nmy find all the staple and fancy Hues of tluwe gyods. He ailB nil orders yicmptly anS eo'.rrectly. tn VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. 25 OHALLONER & MITCHELL. TUB LEADING JBWKIjIjBUS AND WATOH- MAKKRB. This firm is well known to the public of Vio'.orin. Their mngtiifiuoiit Htoru at No. 47 Government street ia Biire to attract the eyes of all passers-by. A view of their ex- cellenliy dresKed windows, sparkling as they do with precious articles does one good. Messrs. Oil lloner & Mitchell make n specialty of the importation of preciovw stones, dmtnonds hi particular, and well may thoii- store be termed I'he Diamond Palace, fur here oafi be procured dinmonds of rare brilliunoy. This firm do n large manufactnring business, and being skilled workmen everything mitnufactitred by them is first-class, both in quality and finish, they also guarantee all their work. This store is headquart«rs for parties wish- ing to purchase souvanira, wedding or biithday presents. They have these goods in endless variety. Their stock of silver- ■here is also very fine, in fact with this firm almost aaything desired in their line of business can be procured. Messrs. Chal- loner k Mitchell keep a large and parti- cularly flue stock of ladies aud geiita' gold and filver watches from all the leadi;^g English, American and Swiss manufac- turers. All intending purchasers will do well to inspect this firm's raagnifioeut stock before pun liasing elsewhere. W. H. JONES, CASH GBOOBIiy, C 9TOI1E BTBBET. ! This is one of Victoria's mcdel stores. The proprietor, Mr. W. H. Jones, is one who thoroughly Understauds his business. He carries a choice stock of fancy aud staple gro'jfiiies, aud by careful manage- meuta keeps his stock well filled in all its , many lines. Mr. Jones dots a oasn busi- I ness, both in buying and selling, and by, ■ strictly adhering to this rule he is able to ' furuisn his onstomers with first-class goods ' at a lower rata than most other merchaats. JOHN WARO. aBOCBB, X24 QUADBA STKBTOT. lije gentleman whose name heads this jskotch is too well kn<>'vn to Victorian a to need any word of inl i iuotiuu. The estaltlishmeut luiiiutainod by him at [124 Quadra street is flrst-ohiBs in every rpartioular, and tho high standard of its (exoelleoce is wholly due to the good judg- ement aii(i intelligent management of the {proprietor. SOUND AND RELIABLE, OHAS. B. BHDFERN, JHWELLBB. At no place in Victoria can jewellery land optical goods be found in greater Ivariety or at oheai)er prices than at the Joatablishmont of Chas. E. Redfern, 43 lOovemraenl street Mr. Kedfern began Ibusiness in Victoria in 1862, and through |« high class of work and souud busintds energy has won the confidence and good "will of the public. His goods aru of the v«he»t quality and beet workmanship. A jjienaral watohraakinc tnd lewejlery bwai- liieea ia carried ou under the immediate supervision of Mr. liedfern himself by the highest class of workmen. In the optical department es|>ecial pains is ^akcu in the fitting of glasses to the recuirements of the cnstoiaor. One branch of the business is the rating of chronemeters by transit observations. This class of work is done by few firms oo, the coast, and by none otiio' :■< in Victoria; Mr. Redfern served as Municipal Coun- cillor from 1876 to 1877, and \:m eiecied Mayor of Victoria iu 1888. J. HUTOHESON & CO., •asi aooDS, 70 (»ovbhnmemt srRESiT. This concern ia one of the best of its ki ;jd iu Victoria, and has come to possess a trade that few others con boast of. This success is largely due to the fact that the stock carried by this firm is not only large and varied, but also that they carry cnly firsts-class ifoods and make a special point of keeping each line full. The financial ability of this firm enables them to buy their goods at the very lowest figure, and this in ttxrn allows thsm to furuisn these gcds to their customers at lower prices tnan are usually found iu town. MR. JOHN WENOER, 90 OOVBBNUBNT SXBKBT. One of i.he raosl attractive and interost- iug stores to visit in the city is that of Mr. Wenger of 90 Government street The selection of the siock shows the utmos* good taste, aud so varied is it that we shall not attempt any enumeration of the many different things ornamental and useful. Perfect satisfaction is guaranteed in every transaction, and customers may dei>end upon the goods being exactly as represented in evory case. THOMAS M. GRAHAM, OIiOTHIl'O AND OKNTS' FUENIBH1N08, 148 GOVKllNMENT STBEBT. The subject of this sketch i«. well known to the citizens of Victoria. Mr. Graham has one of the neatest stores in town and the stock is in every respect first-class. Ke carries a large line of clothing wiiioh has bet'u carefully selected, und comprise the newest styles and most attractive patterns. In the gent«' furnishing department we find all the new styles in collars', ties, eta A tailoring tiepartment is also run in conntiOtiou with this estubliahment B.WILLIAMS & CO., OnoTHlNQ AND OEHTS' FUBNISniNQB, 97 JOHNSON STKiaJ». The firm whose name heads this article is well known to Victorians, nnti their fine store CD Johnson street ia familiar to every one. In the selection of their goods Messrs. Williams A Co. exhibit fiue taste, and we find in this establtshmout a most attractive stock. In clothing, tweede and worsteds their stock is very complete. llus firm also cairie« a fiue line of gents' furnishings. Collars and cufls in the newest shapes and an endless variety of ties, &o. Messrs. B. Williams & Co. also make a spepialty of Eastern made suite to order, fit and finish guaranteed. A splendid assortmenl of samples to choose from. TELEGRAPH HOTEL, J. MFBIFIKLD, PH0.?BI8TOB. The Velegraph Tlotel, situated at Nog. 47-49 Store street, is a handsome new four-storey structure recently completed, and which shows tlio rapid march of im- provement and advancttment of the City of Victoria. The genial p- ^prietor, Mr. J . Merifiold, is well known ' > the travelling ptiblic in connection witn the Telegraph Hotel. The new Telegraph Hotel contains 40 splenJid bed-rooms. I'he hotel is furn- ished throughout in a very huudsome manner and contains all the modern im- provements to be met in a first-olas' '•"tel. The rates at the TelegriDh Hotel j found to be most reasoi' ible. All who nisb to stop at a first-cl hotel, good meals, good service, &c., ciiuiiot do better than by going to the Telegraph Hotel. J. C. LEA8K & CO., 86 OOTBBNMBNT STBEBT. This firm need uo words of commenda- tion to those who have already bocome acquainted with tbem, for their patrons know the high class of work they turn out and their strictly honorable methods of business. Their stock is most comi^lote, consisting of the best English goods in snitingB and pan tings. JAMES CALWELL, The liberal patronage given by the public to Mr. James Calwell is good evidence of the high elass of work that is performed by hi 1 . This establishment embraces bU lines oi blacksmitliiug and horse shoeing, and the intelligent manner in which every- thing is ezecat«d here has uiado this a moat popular place to those who require anything in this line of work. 8. SHORE, HABDWABB, TINWABB, OUNf), FIBHING TAOKIiB This store i>resents a busy scene to the visitor, and no one can call at this estab- lishment without being impressed with the fact that the proprietor is enjoying his full share of the public patronage. The Bbock is a large and varied one, oon- sistlqg of hardware, outlory, tinvrare, builders' materials, guus, ammunition, eta. KURTZ A CO., CIOAB MANUFAOTTBBBS, 79 UOVERNMaHT nuTSBar. The firm roted above is the largest and most importi it of its kind in Victoria. They have established a reputation for their goods that is seoc td to nona iu tb^ city or proTinoe, and ';ae extensive treie they enjoy is the result of paiuBiuking «»« S6 VIGTOBIA aLUSTRATBD. i.a making the very best article possible. Mr. Bubosen (mauBKer) is a man of great business talents and one who edberea striotly to honest business methods. He employs a larRe number of hands, and this establishment is one of the im- portant of the city. Being the oldest oonoero of its kind in the province, it bus a firmly estpblisbed trade and an assured future. E. G. PRIOR & CO., LIMIl-ED. HABDWABB, OOBNSB UOVEBMMBNT AND JOHNSON BTBBlrr. The establishment of Messrs. E. G. Prior k Co. is without exoeptiou the largest and most fully stocked in every way of any in the Province of British Columbia, sitnut^jd on theoomer of Goveriimeut and Johnson are hero to be seen in endless different niakes and styles. A large trade is done in logeers, cannery supplies, betlint; pumps, farmer supplies, eto. Col. E. O. Prior IS a very prominent man in Victoria. Member of the Dominion House of Bopreeentativefi and Command- ing officer of the B.C. Brigade of Garrison Artillery and takes a conspionons part in the direction of most of the public institu- tions of Victoria. As an evideoce of the extent ot the busi- ness of thifl firm they are soiij. agents lor British Columbia for the following eigh- teen firms: Maseey Manufacturing Oop'y— Toronto Steel Frame Binders, Toronto Mowers, Hharp's Sulky Rakes, Superior Seed Drills. Sawyer & Maasey's -Farm and T. action Engines, Peerless and Eclipse Separators. JameH LefTel & CompHoy— Five and eight H. P. Portable Farm Engines. riages, Cuggies and Carts. .). Larmonth & Company— Tread Potitera and Separators. Mason Campbell's— Ohatham Fonaiiig; Mills Win. Tlilborn's— Flying Dntcbman Sulky- Plows, Flying i)utohman Gang Flows, Bufofd Sulky Plows, Advance P.'ows. Moline Plow Company — Western Qae^n Piairie Brenker Plows, Star Moline plows. Frost & Wood's— Steel Plows. Essex Centre Manufacturing Company — No. 30 Steel Beam Joiner Plows. Watson Ma"ufacturing Company — Horse Pnwero, Feed aod Root Cutters. Keystone Manufacturing Company- Keystone Disc Harrows, Speed Root tfut- ters. P. K. Dederiok^s- Steel Case Baling Jb>y Presses. S. L. Allen A Company— Planet Jr, Gafden and Farm Tools. There is a branch house at Kamlix>p8. ■:ntii/ OITT; hall, VICTORIA. street. Their hondsomo three story brick building is very conspionons. There is 8cn>oely ap article large or small manu- factured of stel! or iron which cannot be obtained at this nplendid emporium. Ag- ricultural iiiuohiuery, expieps wagons the must elegant class of carriages ar.d baggies p. M. Osborne A Company— Stsel Framo Bradere, Mowers, Sulky Rakes. American Cain Wagon Company- Hteel f^kem Farm and Freight Wagons. Chatham ManufHoturing Company- Farm Wrgons, Trucks and Dump Carts. Brantfoid Carriage Company— Car- E. J. SALMON & CO. This firm carries a very large siock, com prising the lines of goods noted Rbofe'' and their establishment is one of the bus- iest places in town. Th«y do a lorge trade in orookery and glassware, atso in tinwiiic tham Farmbig, >atobman Sulk^' G«Dg Piow«,' ice P.iowB. rVeatern (joe^n Moline plows, lows. in(j Company — 'laws. Company— )ot Catten. ig Company— jeed Koot Out- 'nse Baling H»y y— Planet _Jr. tKamloopB. VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. 2T y large siook, 38 noted above ' ne ot tbe bus- a c large trade tiso in tinwara nai atpvee, which lines of goodn is very eoniplete and offer a large ran^*^ for the customer to selent from. The Buooess of this firm is well deserved, for they ore enetgetio and wholly reliable in every respect THE FINEST OF FnOB SALOONS, 71|a BKOWN JOG, M. POWfflM, FBOFRIBTOB. — Y-- liittle Brorm Jdb. how I lore thse. The Browu .Jug Saloon, situated on the corner of tlovemment and Fort streets, is witnont doubt one of the greatest oroa- raente the City of Viotorifl has. Mr. M. powers, the neuial proprietor, is one of the ffe# tneu who are fully cut out for this line of, basiiiees. His years of experieuoe and nhtoral aptitnde enable him to supply the wants of the pnblio in every way, shape and ihanner. He has spared no expeme in the fixing up of this place and prides him- self that he has now the most splendidly equipped saloon in this city. He handles only ths finest brands of old brandits, wluskies, wines, beers and cigars that money can prooure. This magnificent place is truly a work of art. The finn glassware and fltings give to the many patrons of this place a pleasing sight. Mr. Powers has been in business in Victoria fi'f years and has made friends by i-un- dreds. By giving this place a call yon will not only receive a hearty welcome, but will be rjade to foel that you have met an old friend. Only the finest kinds of con ooctions are made here, and are sure to warm up the cockles of your heart apd make rou feel like a new man. H. QRIBBLE. 34 OOVBBNUENT 8TEKBT. The Block onrrieis u^ Mr. Gribble is so varied that a full description is impossiblp, and to fully appreciate it one is obliged to make a personal visit. He carries toys sufficient for the whole province it would seem, and enough to fully satisfy every little, heart in this corner of the earth. One glance through this place reveals th«i thorough busuietM methods which have madd it so suooessful, tor everything is arranged in the most convenient way. HENRY CLAY. The confectionary j>tore of Mr. Henry Clay is well known to every lover of the t^Hitheome oaudy in Victoria. This estab- lishment is celebrated for having the most elaborate display of canities and con- fectionary in the city. Mr. Clay uses only the finest grades of sugar and essences in the preparatioE of his wares, no deleter- vaces substance whatever being used. A specialty cf this store is the maaufio- tnre of wedding oakeeand few which Mf. Clay ban a high reputation. VICTORIA BBBWINO AND ICE CO 80 flOTBBMMBNT 8TBKB», MMITKD ia.\HIt,n V The large aid handsome building (xmx- twpw^ by the Victoria B.-ewing (fempany prwente a busy scene of activity. This company started business in tiMir preasnt quarters last March and since that time' Victorians know full well what snocess has has attended their effurts. They have ou their pay role twenty employees, and an output of 100 barrels a day. The building occupied by the Victoria Brewing com- pany is one of the finest structures of Vic- toria and a credit to the city. It is a large seven story brick stmolure situated most : centially and the high class of beer turned turned out by thia firm is well known to Victorians. The Victoria Brewing com. pany under the able management of its foremen has achieved a great success, and it is sincerely to be hoped that they may continue to prosper and give to the public ot Victoria the same high class article as before. loeiH '1.»o furniahed by this firm and can be ^U],.,.leeet inventions nnd improvements of thiit important article of domeatio economy, II, L. SALMON, WnOIiESAliB ANIl IIBTAIL TonACvJONlBT, 106 aOVEIlNMKNT BTUEET. The corner ooonpied by Mr, Knhnon is doubtless the best known phice in (own for there are few who have not called upon this gentleman for pipes, tobacco or cigars. VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. nnoke novelties and onriog. imported di'ent from their Ann in Hioito. .lapnn nnd Osaka. A visit to th' ) esttiilplishment is vtMy ihterrstina as wnll as prolilablw Hero can be seen an almost endless display of eurioUH by wro\i(;ht ifoods, porcelain ware, wiekerwnre, fu'is, blinds nnd bnmlxin Koods. The proprietor is always ready nnd willinK to impart any information to cus- tomers with renard to tlie stock. Give them a call and you will surely come away the happy posKCssrir of some of those nov- elties, «. ^-«- DEAN & ORYJ^ERMAN, CHEMISTS AND DRUUtllSTS, 57 YATES STRESltT, Situated on Yates street, one of the most froqueutf.'d and busiest tvoniiCB of the city the la<1ies. Their lines of perfuroeM and toilet artiflos urn especially well seleoted. On tlin other hand a show case of splendid imported ci«nrs repommends the place to tho stornor sox. The firm is reasonable in its oharKcs and is rapidly KnininR the pop- ularity which youth, energy and honest dealing must always earn. The store never closes an.1 one of the flm is always on hand. THE LONDON SALOON. ESTABliISIIED 18(51. SITB OP OliD IjONDON HARMONY, COK. BROAD AND JOHNSON ST. The London Snldou has boon opened with Mr. 0. F. Jnokson as mnnaser, a very DOUGIiAS STREET, SHOWING ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHDROH. Ho carries tho largest and by far the finest stock of any dealer in Victoria and his genial manner always makes a friend of every ciistoracir. He obtains bis stock by directimportation and his stock hicludes all the best brands of cigars nnd cigarrotts. All varieties of pipes mav be found here and in all it is the only complete estab- lishment of its kind in Victoria. P. A. NIOOLLE ,srOO. 9() YATE8 .STREET. This enterprising firm have ree«ntiy moved into th.i commodious quarters sit- ualed nt No. IWi Yates street. They keep a large and most interesliug stock of Jnp- and at a point central and convenient is the popnlar drug store of Messrs. Dean & Cryderman. Tho druggist in his relations with biM customers fills a position dilTerent in many respects to that of any otho"- pro- fessional gentleman. Two absolute essen- tials in his makeup ae the highest honor and perfect ability. Roth members of the firm posses these. They are both men in whom customers may place perfect oonfli- deuce and arc both licensed druggists, Thoir dispensing department they conduct in person, using only tho best and purest of drugs which tlie scientific world affords. In their well appointed store is kept in stock every article in their lino which the imagination can suggest. The store is to be especially commended to the t'ado of fine saloon upon the site of one of the old- est institutions of bye gone timee. Upon this comer stood the Olil London Harmony which was tho favorite resort of many old residents of Victoria. Here was hold a kind of social club, where the habi- tues smoked their pipes and quaffed pots of good ale, or drsmk their Scotch toddy, while first one member and then another, who happened to be gifted with a Ike voice, dolighted the assembled company with many a good long and time honored ditty. But all this is changed now, the old London Harmony is gone before the march of a higher civiliSiacion and upon its' site is erected a handsome brick structure and the company has opened up one of the best appointed ' saloons in the oity it^" T>T V^^^* . rifv^.*"' T« .'- Vf-r VTOTORIA ILLOSTRATEl). 89 where they hBve in stock the flnfBt of wiiioa mul liqnorg thnt inonoy cim buy, hnmlRomely fitted up this old fumilinr cor ner will Htill \m the roHort of mnny of the old fiequenteiH iind jnd^'itiK hy present up- ponranceH the new house is assured ns much patronage ns the old. .T0HN8 BROS, OROOErjBS AND PROVISIONS. Oor. King's Houd and Douglas. The store kept by Mesai-s. Johns Eros., at the corner of Kiug's Iio;«l iiiul Douglas street, is replete wil'i all llin jfoiul tliliig« that go to make uj) n tiratpiiu the light of the interior of main building, present mnny features of interest to the visitor. The delioions (hivor of the Worcester Hnuce, the toothsome Tomato Ketchup ad fine Pickles made by this firm is well known to nil and it justly merits the great demand and more than local celebrity accorded it. Mr. Falconer has been engaged in the manufacture of these goods for seven years, and learned the trade in (Jlasgow.Hcrlland. He reoei^eil higliest medal in 1KS>2 for the l)est white wine and mnlt vinegnr, al^o for the best apple cider. The manufacture of red cabliage and Hnuor Kraut is also made a specialty of at these works. THE 8EHL-HA8TIE-ERSKINE FUR- NITURE CO., LTD. the factory in 'Victf)iiR is only n smnll one compared to their immense establishments in Montreal, Toronto and WinniiH'g. The exhibit of this company at the show of the Ihitish Columbia Agricultural society, lately held in Victoria, was a revelation to mary of the visitors as to the immenso variety of nizes, variety and styles of their manufi.oturea. Mr. A. C. Flumerfelt is the maiinging director here, and is one of the most prominent and popular men in Vic- toria, who identifies himself with every public enterprise which has for its objeot the welfare of the city. Vice-president of the H lard of Trade, a director of the Royal .Jubilee Hospital, Mr. Flumerfelt has the esteem and regard of a very wide circle of friends. . ♦-;».. ^ L F. CAMPBELL. TOBAOCONIHT, 101 , Government rtrekt. 66-68 aOVERNMBNT HTBEBT. One of the most striking features on Oovurnment street is the sple.. 'id show rooms of this great furniture mnnufnctiir- iiig conoe ;i, which is without doubt the largest in Western Canada. Mr. Jacob Sehl, the hend of the firm, came to "i'icloria in the early days of the colony when this city was the rendezvous of a host of miners on the way to Cp.riboo goldmines. Eraser ru'er and other points. Thinking, perhaps, tiiera was more gold to be made in a good, steady trade than at (ho mines Mr. Sehl, in IHtiO, opened a modest store at the corner of (ioveriimcnt and Broughton streets, whcie he remained for fourteen years, doing a steadily increasing business until it became necessary t'l seek larger premises, he then removed to Cti-68 Government street, where he established his tastefully arranged show rooms, filled with every article necessary for the comfort and adoiument of any home. In the year 1H84 Mr. Sehl ngnin found it necessary to iacreaae the ecope of his manufttctu iug premises and built his extensive factory on Laurel Point. FiVerv desc ii-tion of the most improved mnchinery raiide for the niauufnoture of fine fnriiil ure may lie foU(;d here. Again last year Mr. Sehl was joined by Messrs. Hnstie and l'>skine, forming the concern into a limited compnny. The com- bined firms rearraugi g and beautifying their premises in magnificent style, since then their business has been constantly growing. So well and favorably known i.s the work of this, firm that many of tht palatial residences niul ImildingH in this city and province are the more attractive from the exquisite fittings and furniture they have supplied. The spacious ware- rooms are full to repletion with everything required for housekeeping, carpets, oil cloths, beding, glass and plated ware, taV)le cutlery and upholstered gooda_ to please the most fostidious taste. The firm have also a branch h(nise in Vancouver, where they do an extensive trade. THE AMES HOLDEN CO. BOOT * SHOE MASJnFAOTDRBIlS. 41 Luugley Street. The Amoa-Holden Co. is by far the larg- est conoern in British Columbia, engaged in manufacturing boots and shoes. Hav- ing all the u'ost improved appliances and using only the best materials, this com- pany turns out a class of goods which have a high reputation throughout Canada, as Mr. Frank Campbell is too well and favorably known ^y Victoria's citizens to need any introduction by the writer. Arriving in Victoria in 1858, he is one of the pioneers of this fair city. 15y his genial, honest ways ho nitw counts his friends liy thousands and very few people whether permanent or. transient residents of the city do not know Frank C;"npl)ell and his cor- nel. To visit his place once ensures all your future patronage. To all lovers of the weed this is a perfect paridiso, for Mr. Campbell in justly noted for having in stock only the very finest brands of tobac- cos and cigars. His range of papers is simply splendid, embracing as it does, goodi. in meersciiam, briar nnd every con- ceivable make and style of this most needed article-, also he keeps cigar and cigarette holders in large variety. Amber mouth pieces, nnd in fact, everything that a smoker needs are to be found nt this popu- lar resort. San Francisco, Portland, Paget Sound and loci.l papers on sale. ■-i - " ROBT. WARD & CO. (Limited Liability. Capital, 8300,000.) 0OMMI8.SION MEUOHANTS, IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS. 76 Wharf Street. r il'- The firm of Robert Ward & Co. is prom- ineni in Victoria ns genernl shipping, im- porling and commis.sii;n merchants. They are largely interested in shipping and also in sealing, likewi-ie in salmon canning, lumber and other export business. These are nil important branches of their busi- ness. Mr. liobert Ward is President; Mr. W. A. Ward, Vice-President, and Mr. J. C. Maclure, Secretary of the company. This firm are Royal Swedish and Norwegian Consulates, and sole iigents for the follow- ing companies and firms: The British Columbia Corporation, Ltd., Capital. »1,500,000; The British Columbia Steamship Co.; Messrs, Curtiss A Harvey's sporting and blasting powder; J. W. Stuart's uets and twines; The Victoria Lumber & Manufncturing Co., Ltd, of Chemainus, B. C; Messrs. Ewen & Co.'a salmon oiinneries; Bon Accord Fishing Co.; Ira Island and Coquitlam; Canadian Pacific Packing Co., Eraser river, and A. J. McLellau. Naas river. The following are the Insurance and Assurance Companies for which this firm are agents: Royal Insurance Co., of Liv- erpool : London & Lancashire Fire Itisur- anceCo.,of LiverjHwl; Standard liife As- 'ITi** '^'.^o' •il7.W!!n*CT'.i 'J»lf iff ffW>'''ff ■/(''(/ «6 VIOlORIA lLtU8TRATEI>. #1 mr*nee Oompany of EdiDbnrffh: London k Pn>vinnial Mnrino Iimnranoe Conipanv, Ltd.; LonUiiD AHHiiiHiiooCorixirntion, Ltd., and ibn Wasteru AjwiiniDoe Co. en ia rapidly hnildincr np a trade for bim that proroiiKM to HUipnaa moot of the stores in our biuy city. TH08. HOUOHTON ft CO. THE BRAOKMAN * KER MILLING CO., I/TD. DBT OOOOfl, 88 TATU. OFFICE, OOVBHNMWNT STBIIBT. Thia ia one of the prominent flrms of the city and their store on Yates street ia one ia one of the best petronized in town. The stock carried by this Ann is large and in evory reH|>eot omplete. and each bne is carfcfnily selected with the view of getline the yery best to be obtained in the market and at the lowest possible rate. The hpuest business mettiods of this lirni com- m6uds it to every one. The Brackman A Ker Millintr Co., Ltd. As the steamers approach the port of Vic- toria the new mill of this old established ard enterp iaiuR firm will of necessity at- tract the attention of the visitor, standint; as it does in a prominent position close to the Outer wharf. Five stories in height, the largest in the Province, it is equipped with the latest and most improved machin- ery for the manufacture of the finest grades of the Provinofl and the reputation of the rcnmIs prtxluoed was toon established, necessitatiuK larger and more imuroved pemises to meet the large business which soon lH«ame apparent w^uld result Mr. Brackman then took into partcsrship Mr. D. K. Ker and started in a larger way of buaineaa in Victoria, opening Up a larg6 provender and feed atore in eonneotiou' with their milling busioeaa where the fann- ers of the surrounding country can always find a cash market for their produce and where, on the other hand, bayera can baV« their wants supplied. VICTORIA WEST STEAM BAKERY. Among the many fine baildinga recently erected in and about Victoria, that of tlte Victoria West Steam 'Bakery is aeoond tot ■•.-...i'i'ht - .' '?.'!?» ■."•:■: insh' ■■■■ ■;«« * ..•.!.-.>iy ! ;» *,>} "VjliittB'a J. LUKOV. STOBE," OKNT'S FUBNISHINOS. Cor. store and Johnson sts. .'jMiis ia one of the best stocked stores in Vintiiria, and the Itrge patrouaire iHr. Lnkov enjoys spef.ks volumes for the good taste he hns shown in selecting his goods. His stock consiats of full linesof neckwear, ahirts, underwe.ir and hats and caps, in fact, whatever may he looked for in our first-class furniahiug stores may be found here for Mr. Lukov keeps a store that is first-class in every respect Ho occupies a very prominent position on the corner of Jbfanabnand Store streets, and bis custom- STREET SCENE IN VICTORIA. of oat meal, rolled oats, pearl barley, &o. The power for this large mill ia supplied by an engine of 120-bor8e power, built by Goldie St. McCullooh of Gait, Ont The oflSce and warehouse of the firm is sitnoted on Government street, and ia one of the finest in the city, being 30x100, three sto- ries high and basement of brick and stone, having a capaoitv for storage of some 12.000 square feet Some fifteen years ago when the Prov- ince of British Columbia was very thinly populated and almost every necessary of life was imported from either the Ameri- can side or other parts of the Dominion, Mr. Henry Rrftoknmn started, his mill at North Saanioh, the de)pand «^t first was small, but trade iuoreaaed with the growth ■,■;.'. ■(..(« . . .;--v;.jiwp • -. - '^ S3 •■(!* ■.'. -du ■-, -i mm .,.,.■•£■.' iiirf . ii.i 'H.'il ■ ik i-«OCfJ ;.-;-<»' :i''.a ■■.<,■•■ -I'jJ ■ ;-..rfi ii>;^r.^ . .■ -■■/::•? none. The business done by the oompany ia very extonaive. The proprietors deservt* great praise for their push and enterprise," and are assuredly entitled to the large patronage accorded them by the public of Victoria. The goods turned out by this bakery are very superior. A large staff of skilled and competent employees ar6_ con- stantly engaged, and as the proprietors have a thorough knowledge of their bosi- neaa, the publia may be assured that Ml, orders entrusted to them wiU be prbmptljr' and oarefnlly attended to, as they haVe^. every facility for handling their large; trade. The wares of this bakery are well known to the housekeepers of the city tuid V'i]^' charming suburb. " " mem VICTORIA ILLU8TRATBD. SI .A' to ISfk ;v7;-.£ .-11 ■ ;■■■> : .-.^ :'. -ri': .■; 'J Si;i -ivii 'i.lB WILSON HOTEL, W. X. TtLIiOCH, PBOP, TatM street. This hotel is a floe, new brick bnildinfr ou YateH street, in the buflioHt part of the oitjr, oontaintDK f)0 r(M)mH, and hnit lately been tumiahed in the nioKt anatly manner by thtj proprietor, Mr. W. K. Tullooh. The bedrtxjms are piotureti of ueatneBS, oloanli- neas and comfort The dining, a very large and airy room, in arrauK^d to meet the ideas of the traveller and leoident of the most faatidiona tasto. The cooking, which will be kept np to its prcnent Htnndard oi ezoellenoe, is bound to make tbo reputation of the house. The bar is splendidly fitted up and furnished in the most laTish man- B«r with liquors of every vanety, carefully selected from the best and purest brands obtainable in the market and served in any styla desired. One may order the most appetizing mixed drinks and bo sure of re- ceiving only the purest ingredients, and at a moderate price. The electric street oars pass the door S3 that any part of the city can be reached in a short space of time, and during the da^r a line of express of wagons may be seen in the centre of the street. The building is heated throughout with steam and lighted by electrio light, and is altogether an extremely comfui table house to stay at, and Mr. Tullooh does all in his power to make his guests comfortable. By giving this house a call you are sure of a hearty welcome and the b«st accommoda- tion in town, procured, and have alr/ay* striven tu make their prices so reasonsble as to suit the sHmmest purse. Toilet requisites are also kept in great and varied variety. Fine toilet soajtfl aie a pnrtionlar sptMiialty with this firm. HtniugerB and tourists will do well to visit this firm and inspeoi the many hnndatime articles to be seen at their place of business. LAWRENCE GOODACRE. BUTOHXB, OOB. OOVXSNIfBtrT AMD roHNSON BTBRBTU. The Queen Market, oitnated ut the cor- ner of Government and Johnson streets, Mr. Lawrence Ghoodaore, proprietor, is an establishment which would be a crer'it to any city. Mr. Qoo ble proportitms. This gentlemsn has aU ways made it a (Miint to give bis patron! ^(khI value and nothing but flrst-olass gro- ceries pasH over the counters of this place. The stock this hirn curries is large and well BBSorted, here everything is to be had. T. B. VEARSON k CO. ' I- \ .1! ( A. HAYNEB. OIiOrniNO MANCPAOTDRKBa Yates Street This house holds a leading place among the manufacturers of Victoria. Messrs. T. B. Pearson k Co. manufacture tweod and worsted pants, shirts, Arc., of every descrip- tion. They have gained a great reputation for the excellence of their goods, and are well and favorably known throughout British Columbia. Their travellers are constantly on the road and call upon and do business with all the leading retail houses in the Provinoe. The firm is a pushing, enterprising one, and yearly largely extend thei'- business. Home forty hands are employed in their establishment The premises tlity occupy is a two story, 8()x(J5 building. The firm was established in 1884, and uince that time has steadily increased io prosperity. The output of this firm reaches as high as from 120 to 160 dozen per week. T. B. Pearson St Co. import direct from the leading English wholesale manufacturers and also from the Canadian mills. Mr. Pearson is an exceed- ingly close buyer and understands this most important brunch of his business thoroughly. Their prices are most reason- able, and as all their goods are firs' -class, nothing but success can attend them. PRITCHARD HOUSE. J0NB8 k STBVBMSON, PBOP8. The Pritchard House and saloon, situated at No. 68 Yates street, and ran on the European plan, is a place of 'interest lo visitors in Victoria. Here finely fur- nished rooms are to be had at very moder- ate rates. The bar is one of the most at- tractive m the city, and one is made to feel at home immediately upon visiting this place. All the choicest brands of liquors, wines, ales, porter, beer and cigars are here to be found, and one is assured of getting nothing but the best served to him, as the proprietors have always made a specialty of qualify, even at a more disadvantageous rate to rbemselves, but in so doing they hiive justly earned a reputation which will remain as long as the Pritchard exists. The proprietors, Messrs. Jones k Steven- son, are well and favorably known to a large proportion of the citizens of this city and their pleasing and genial manners have won for them hosts of friends and well wishers. All tourists and visitors in Victoria will do well, if requiring pure liquors, to give the Pritchard bar a call for here yon will be sure to receive nothing bat the pureat and best « ^ -» FRANOK'S GROCERY. OOBMKB FOBT AMD QUADBA 8TRKBXS, BAKER, 24 DBOAD , 20 Ya'es Stre«t ..i This large and inHuential firm i* well known to mi/St of Victoria's business men. They import all kinds of fruit from Cali- fornia, both fresh and dried, and are largo dealers in oil kinds of produce. They are also manufacturers' agents for and repre- sent D. Richards, manufacturer of toilet fcuil laundry soaps. Woodstock, Ont, and also represent Tellier, Rothwell k Co.'s noted Parisian Blue. The Skidegnte Oil works are also repre- sented by this firm. NEW ENGLAND. M. » Ii. TOUNO, PROPRIBTOBa. 116-118 Government Street, The fine new four-story building known as the New England, is one of the newest and most imposing in Victoria. Messrs. M. and L. Young are about to rc-ocouiy it, and in doing so will have an establish- ment second to none in their line in the city. The house contains forty fine rooms, which are being furnished with taste and elegance, and which will be rented on most reasonable terms. Connected with the house is a fine restaurant which will be second to none in the city. Attached to the cafe are fine, large, private dining rooms most suitable for private parties. The building was erected this present year, although the firm was established in the year 1868, being therefore one of the oldest in Victoria. The building is provided with fire escapes and coutaius all the modern improvements. In regard to the excellence of the goods turned out by the New Eng- land Bakery nothing too good can be said. This is clearly demonstrated by the num- ber of their patrons and the saooess with which they have been attended. ROBERT B. DEVLIN. OBOOBB, 2.14 aiHOOE 8TBBKC. The above named grocer;' firm is well The subject of this sketch, Mr. Robert known to a great many of the citizens, par- B. Devlin, m one of Victoria's represecta- tioularly to those who reside in the neigh- tive moo, Hud Mr. Devlin mna a model '~r • 83 VICTORIA ILLUSTRATED. ■I ■ ij.'i ■•■PWmnv** o>iliil)liHlim(trit lit 234 Simc(>e, wliuro be aellit toitoy iind Hliinlu KriwierioB. HinNlook iH larKe aud oaipftilly Delected. Hi* nietb- odH of buHiiivMi am lU>m^^ that would ei>m- mund biiii try ouHtorotir and tlie pri>iu|it altuiitioD one jh ){iven at tbiH |>biOR M nioHt welcoiuB wlicii one is biirried. Wc niotit beai'tily couimeiid tbiH plaoo. BLAIR & aOUIX)N. onooBHii, oun. hichioan and mbmzibs hth. The Hiibject of tliia Hkctob, MeHsrs. Itbiir A (loidon, are ((entl«inen well known in tbia city, and their Htore at the corner of MicbiKan and Menzies streelH, iH a promi- nent one anioii); tlie many others of llio city. TbiH firm riinn a (irMt-clii»H grocery •tore and in a firHt-clnsH manner. They keep a very choice Htock, and one that in most onrefuily Kelectod with llie end in Tiew of eettinK tlie bcHt in each Hue. Their prompt aud hunurable methodH of buHiuoaa have won for tbeiu the coufldonce of all their cuHtf)merH. and wc can heartily com- mend thin firm to the public ({euerally. BANK EXCHANGE SALOON. G. 0. BACKB, PROr., 29 TATE8 8TBEET. The Bank ExchauKe yaloon, of tliia cily, furuiHheH piobably more attractions than any of the other rcHorls, it is in fact a reg- ular bonanza for its patrons. A merchants luchoou is get ,l)«tween the hours of 11:30 and 2 p. ra. . A luncheon which Mr. 8aner, the Keniul proprietor, miKht well be proud of, and in fact,, no stronner proof is neces- sary as to the quality and thorough etH- oienoy of the said merchants' lunch than by the great patronnKc it receives. One of the pnucipal features of the Bank Ex- chauKe is that a quiet and commodious Reading Room, 8ui)phed with all the lead- iug journals, ]>eriodicalB and newspapers. This Reading Room is at the service of all Mr. Saner's patrons and is found by them to be a great boon. Another feature of this house is the immense orobestrian, which disconrHcs sweet music continually for the delectation of the guests. The fix- tures of this place are inagnitioeDt. No eflbrt or means seem to have been H|)ared to bring nlK>iit this end. The array of fflnsHware fairly dazzles one's eyes. 'J'ho lar is stocked with everylhing pertaining to the liipior business. Mr. Hauer per sonally iuspects this parlii^ular tiruiieh of the trade. Here you will Ihid all the best brands of wines, brandies, whiskies, beers, ales, cigars, &c., .fee. Kriend Hauer, aided by a very elHcient staff of assistants are always willing to extend u warm greeting to all. Do not fail to drop in at the Rank Kxchniige and become acquainted with Mr. Hauer and you will always be pleased to icvisit bin place again on your every opportunity. Euroi)ean and California wines are made a specialty of and Mr. Hauer also is a direct imjjort.T of the oelebiated Liewenbrau Beer from Munich. Visit the Rank Exchange Haloou and you are sure to be pleased. LEN Z & LE IHER. WHOIjBBAIiE DIIV OOODS AND OBNT'b KUll- NI8IIIN0S. 9-11 Yates Street. The largest establishment of its kind in Victoria or iu fact the whole Province, is the bouse of Lcuz & Leiscr. This house was started in 1880, since which time it has steadily grown in favor and prosperity. The stock carried by this firm i.s uotee imag- ined that tliey constitute no small share of the trade done by the company. The B. C Pottery and Terra ("otto Co. also are the nianiifncturcrs and dealers in salt- glazed vitrified sower pipes, architootural terra cotta in stock and to order. Chim- n€)y pipe caps and fittings, agricultural drain tiles, plain and tnm'} flower |x>tii, vases and rustic gnrdenware in every style. The vitrified iron stone sewer pipe, which this cimipany manufactures, is ad- mitted by all t4i be the most excellent and improved drain pii>e, and for which they have received large orders from the civic councils of this city and Vancouver. Their business is large, and under the present management is assured of a most prosper- ous future. ALLIOE & AULT. (Successors to Lowe A Allioe.) WIIOIiEHALB FRODCaE MKBOHAKTS. Wharf Street This firm lias been long estabHshe