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The publishers of this work experience pleaeurable pride in submitting it to the travelling public, especially those whom it may serve to entertain and instruct on board ocean steamers which may have connection with the cities of British Columbia. These cities of commerce deserve to be introduced by every possible means that may be calculated to bring them to extended prominence. Victoria, Vancouver, New Westminster and ^, anaimo, are, as will readily be perceived by the reader, the places here referred to. " Custom that does still appear An nnivereal influenoe — And makes thinKs right or wrong appear, Just as they do her livery wear." —Budibrat. It is meant by the statements or information contained in these pages, to pursue strictly the idea of accuracy — not that founded on passing popularity, but on time honored custom, which shall have an universal influence upon those who may do the publishers the honor to read them. The art of photography, it will be conceded, is not by any means imperfectly developed in the towns which are portrayed by its assistance. Tlie photograph is a conscientious medium, vastly superior to any effort which the wood cut is capable of, with its faults or distortions man-ing the scene, which would be otherwise beautiful, if only faithfully rendered. A leading object— which has been studiously kept in view by the publishers of this album, is to make its pages pleasing as well as strictly reliable, so that during the sojourn of the tourist or visitor, such asso- ciation shall be called into existence as will live in their memory, with credit to ourselves, and which shall abide with them pleasantly until they come again, or it may be per- manently find a home amongst us. The existing limited kno ..-ledge of Western British Columbia will, it is trusted, be widened out in the process of the near future in some degree by these pages. " Where western gales eternally reside, And all the seasons lavish all their pride." No one can dispute the application of these lines to the pictures offered in this album. That they lack the charm of color surrounding the originals on which the seasons truly "lavish all their pride" is a matter for regret eMi one which should not have obtruded here had not science been capable of solving the question. With these few remarks we will now introduce the reader to the Cities of British Columbia. British Columbia. » it jtigtf-*- British Columbia lias nn area ot 390,000 square miles, or nearly 250,000,000 of aoree, is bounded on the north by the fiOth parallel, east by the Eocky Mountains, south by the 49th parallel, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Included within its limits are the islands of Vancouver, Queen Charlotte group, and many smaller ones nearly all of which are well adapted for settlement. A better idea of the vast extent of this empire Province may be gained by the reader, when ho is informed that it is three times as large as Great Britain and Ireland, is greater in extent than California, Oregon and Washington combined, or the provinces of New Brunswick, Xova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and ilanitoba collectively. It is undoubtedly the richest mineral country in the world. The range of mountains which traverse it from north to r-onth for 750 miles are analogous to those which gave such world wide fame to California as the golden State of the Union. As numerous bodies of gold and silver have been discovered, the croppings of which have been proved by assays to bo remarkably rich, it is reasonable to expect that with the advent of capital and cheap transportation, quartz raining will be one of the most profitable iiuhistries in the country. Since 1858 placer mining has been successfully prosecuted throughout the province, and the total yield of gold has been over §55,000,000. The annual output for 1890, amounted to 8000,000. Platinum has been frequently met with in the gold placers, and at Granite Creek in the Similkameen District, some 4,000 ounces of that metal in combination with osmi- ridium were secured during the years 1887 and 1888. Copper ore in considerable quantity and native copper have from time to time been found in various parts of the Provinsio, but hitherto hardly any mining for that metal has been attempted. In connection with the mining of precious metals, the output ot copper from British Columbia is likely before long to become con- siderable, and it is only a question of time till copper ores shall be worked as such. Magnetic iron ores of good quality have been found in several localities, and the ores of Texada Island have been worked to a limited extent, present shipments aggre- gating 10,000 tons per annum. Coal constitutes the industry of the Province at the present time, being first discovered in 1837. Since that date 5,000,000 t^ns have been extracted from the Vancouver Island coal measures, the output of the various mines during the past year totalled a value of no less than two and a half million of dollars and employing about 3000 men. In point of production, the fisheries rank next to that of minerals. The salmon of British Columbia have acquired the widest reputation of any product of the Province, and may be considered at present the best advertising medium of the country, pene- trating as it does into regions where the source of its origin is otherwise totally unknown. There are four varieties found within the waters of British Columbia, of whicli there are but three that have any commercial value. The most valuable fish next to the salmon at present, is the dog fish, the value of which consists in the excellent oil which they yield, and which is ex- tensively used throughout the Province and tlie interior of Canada, for lubricating purposes. The high tariff practically ex- cludes it from the United States, where a mineral oil is chiefly used for the same purpose. • Tlie Black Cod (Skil) is found in large numbers off the banks of Queen Charlotte Islands, it is a deep water fish and weighs up to 20 or 30 pounds, is of fine flavour, and only awaits an introduction into the commercial marts of the world to oommand a large sale. Rock Cod and Red Cod are found in large numbers all over the coast, and Halibut is plentiful up to 600 pounds weight, identical with the British variety. Sturgeon is only used as a fresh fish, weighs up to 1000 pounds, and is considered good eating. Tlie Oolachans are a rich little fish of fine flavour, and would make a capital substitute for sardines when packed in the same manner, They are found in unlimited quantities and yield an oil, which besides being an excellent luminant, contains medicinal properties of a liigh order, and is sujxjrior in this sespect to Cod Liver Oil for pulmonary affections. Whiting, Smelts, Herring, Capelin, Trout, Anchovy and Bass, are all first-rate pan fish, and exist in large quantities. The entire coast abounds in Shellfish, of which Crabs, Prawns, Shrimps, Clams, Cockrei and Oysters, form an important part. The action of the Imperial Govern- ment in declaring the Behring Sea a closed sea for one year, pending arbitration, will have an adverse effect upon the sealing industry, which has attained large proportions within the past few years, the annual yield ot which was from J200,000 to 1300,000, employing some 35 schooners and about 500 men. The lumbering interest of British Columbia has also attained considerable proportions, the principal m : "cets for which being South America, Australia, China, Japan, and throughout the Northwest «nd Manitoba. The average cut of timber on the Island of Vancouver and the Mainland is from 20,000 to 500,000 feet per acre. Comparing this with the eastern lumbering diatricta of Canada and the United States with their average of : 13S450 -"-3te H9*- r- 9,000 to 15,000 feet per acre, will readily show the render the immense resources of this Province in this particular. The growth of the forest trees upon the i'")rthwe8t shores of the Pacific has always excited the surprise of travellers. The Douglas Fir, attaining a height of over 300 feet, the circ\iniference of the largest specimens six feet above the ground, has been found to range from 30 to 50 feet. The Cedar attains a girth greater than even that of the Douglas Fir, specimens have boon measured from CO to 80 feet in circumference, several feet above the ground. It is chiefly employed for fine dressed lumber, doors, frames, sashes, etc. The reining is very beautiful, which renders it very well adapted for all inverior work, and is now being used in Eastern Canada and the United States for that purpose. The Hemlock grows in some localities to goodly pro- portions, the wood of which being used for building purposes, and tlio bark of great value in tanning. The Oak, Spruce, Cottonwood, Maple, Alder and Cypress grow in great abundance, and are extensively used in the manufacture of furniture. With such an abundance of lumber, it is not a little siirprising that tlie manufacture of paper from mechanical wood pulp has never been attempted in this Province. "With a large consumption and an increasing demand for the cheaper grades of paper, the facilities for cheap production from the raw material and the prospect of a good export trade should place British Columbia the first on the list as a paper producing country. It is not our intention with such limited space to enter into a description of the various methods of the farming of a new country, but it must be clearly understood by emigrants that they have the choice of two distinct kinds of agricultural employment — fanning or clearing. If they wish to prosecute the former they must purchase land upon which sufticient improvements liave been made to enable them to work at once, and must take into consideration such qnestions as the vicinity of a good market and the facilities for handling their crops at least expense In this case it will be found generally that the best policy is to be contented with a moderate sized farm, in a good neigh- borhood at a relatively high price, rather than a much larger property at a lower tigure, without the same advantages of market. If, however, their circumstances or inclination should induce them to j)refer the alternative of clearing rather than cultivating, with a view of enhancing the value of Crown lands for future sale, they must bo prepared to tace a life of isola- tion and liard labor for some years, and they should take into consiileration prosj)ective government or corporation inprove- ments which have the effect of greatly bettering their position as regards market facilities, and correspondingly enhancing tlieir holding at an early date. The prospects for successful farming depend like those of every otiier trade upon supply and demand. The demand must be shown to bo a good one, and the capacity for supplying that demand must bo proved to be sufficient to insure a good protit. While in the remote districts of this Province, which must be borne in mind, is one-third larger in area than the whole German Empire, the demand for farm produce is naturally at present very limited, wherever there has been any tendency towards town population, it greatly exceeds t'lo supply. In all the cities of the coast, farm produce is extraordinarily high in price, and large quantities of eggs, butter, vegetables, fruits, poultry and breadstuffs are im- ported. A few words may be necessary to convey a just impression of the nat\ire of su[ (jlj Speaking in general terms, there are three areas of cultivated farming lands: the Vancouver Island districts, the Fras r River district and the interior district of Okanagon. The first of these include all lands lying within what may be called potsiltlo range of the Victoria and Nanaimo markets. To convey some idea of this, it may be stated that over 70,000 acres have bt en occupied in the immedi.ite neighborhood of Victoria alone — that is to say 70,000 acres have been considered worth purclia 'C for agricultural purposes, and allowing 10,000 acres of this to be unfit for cultivation, there would be still GO,OCO capable of producing crops. The cir- cumstances which attend farming on the Eraser are similar in many respects to those of the Islai.d, but it may be said that on the average the land is bettor and less mixed in quality. The lands of the Delta have long been known as unexcelled for fertility of soil. Enormous crops of hay can lie raised upon dyked lands with very little cultivation, and roots of all sorts grow to a size which is almost beyond belief. There are in New Westminster district alone about 200,000 acres of land, upon which improvements have been made, and a very large proportion of these is capable of a high degree of cultivation. Further 500,000 acres may be added to the above for land situated within what are called the Municipalities, which are adjacent dis- tricts, each possessing its own local authorities and controlling its own affairs. The Okanagon is a comparatively new district of great beauty, fertility and almost unlimiteil possibilities, is being placed within reach of a market liy the new Shuswap and Okanagon Railway and lake navigation. This district may be described as a belt of land extending from the shores of the great Shuswap lake in a southerly direction to the boundary line between British Columbia and the United States. For many years the value of the land has been recognized and largo cattle ranches ami grain farms have been carried on by their enter- prising owners, and it is only quite recently that the capabilities of the district for mixed and fruit farming have been fully realized. The railway which joins tlie Canadian Pacific at Sicamous, will render accessible some 400,000 acres of most ex- cellent land in a country of peculiar beauty and healthf ulness of climate. As regards this latter point, it may bo well to remind the emigrant that there is no part of the American continent which so nearly compates with the best climate of motliprknd aR British Oolnmbifi. It is frpqnoiitly a matter of siirpriso with visitors from Eastern Canada, liow great a resem- blance exists, and liow coiniufr into tlie temperate regions of this favored Province seems almost like going homo to the old country, the balance is indeed mneli in favor of the new one, the seasons being very much more certain. It is rarely that a crop bannot be harvested in good condition, sucli a contingency having arisen but once in tlio jjast tifteen years, lieforo leaving this sulijeiit, a word or two about eattle raising may not be out of place. IJritish Columbia has for lu'uiy years past imported great quantities of cattle from Oregon and Washington. With hundreds of miles of the finest pasture land in the in the world still unoc(Mipied, the facilities for raising stock presented by this Province are unequalled, and as it is readily perceived, there is a profitable market fi waiting all that can bo raised. The clinnito is of the character best cal- culated to bring beef to the greatest possible state of perfection, and at the earliest time. The winters are not sufficiently severe to be detrimental, and there is no fear that the growth of the animals will be checked by disastrous droughts in summer. The rolling hillsides of the eastern slope of the coast range and the many similar table lands found thro\igh this elevated region are clothed with a natural grass of the most nutritious qualities. To this may he added the easily managed and perhaps the most profitable of all stocks — sheep. Tliere is always a good denumd for sheep with the butcher within the Province, and now that communication with the interior has been made, all wool produced will be taken by the mill at such rates as will leave a profitable margin to the grower. Of other industries and openings for which the country is particularly adapted, mention may be made of the fruit industry. British Columbia has proved herself capable of growing the finest fruits, of which fpears, plums, cherries, apples, and in the interior, peaches, grapes and melons grow in the greatest abundance, while the small fruits such as raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, currants, gooseberries, strawberries, and the numerous wild varieties grow to per- fection and with little care or attention. Experiments which have been made on the Mainland, Lillooet and Yale districts, amply demonstrate the fact that such fruits as the peach, grape, melon, and others that require a mild, even temperature, would grow efjmilly as well there as in the favored fruit growing sections of California, aiid the hearty varieties of frr.it grow equally well all over the coast. At t!io present time large shipments of fruit and vegetables are imported from California, when this is essentially a fruit growing country, well able to grow her own supplies and have an abundance for export. The canning and drying of fruits could be made a most profitable one, for with the exception of the orange and lemon, the fruits of British Columbia surpass those of California in quality and quantity. There is an unlimited market for both fresh and canned fruits in the Xorthwest and throughout Canada, and in connection with vegetables, this industry is capable of great expansion. What has been said of fruits might also he said of canned meats, and with the stocking of largo ranges with cattle, canning would inevitably form an important feature as well as a very profitable one, judging from the large profits made in this direc- tion. Another imjiortant industry, and particularly so at this juncture, now that the fisheries of Franco are almost exhausted, is the sardine fishery. Largo quantities of this fish have l)een found all over the coast, and this with the oolachan, which very much lesembles it, and which are sold in season at the rate of 25 cents a bucket, would amply repay any competent person who engaged in the canning of them. Tobacco culture is another industry that has been tried on the Mainland in a small way and with good results, undoubtedly the districts of Yale and Lillooet would afford a proper climate or condition, and is well worthy of consideration. Clams have been canned with great success, and an unlimited supply of which is found throughout the coast line of British Columbia. Oysters could be made profitable by the care and cultivation of beds, the native oyster, although smaller than the imported, have a more delicious taste and command a better sale. Lobsters have been fouTid in BuuiU numbers in certain localities, aiul appearances indicate these waters as a most favorable "ocality for their production, undoubtedly it would prove a successful venture in the importing and stocking of a largo number on this coast. We have mentioned but a few of the resources of this Province, which are practically speaking dormant at the present time, but energy and cjipital have shown what can be done in the lumbering and coal interests— it has also shown what magnitude salmon canning could attain in competent hands, and points to the golden future with assurances of success and the better develop- ment of a country, who, in natural wealth and resources, is without a rival on the coutinent, and whoso equal is yet to be found. I 135450 ^A t'* The out on the opposite pnge shows the inngnificeiit Saw 5Iill, Ijelongiiig to imd controlled by the MacLAREN ROSS LUMBER Co.,Ld which is henutifnlly sitnnted on a hay of the Frasor Kiver, at a place called Milbide, about three miles East of New Westminster, 13. C. The principals of this institution are well known lumbermen of the East, who liave spared no expanse in making this a complete mill, as regards economy in labor and lumber during the course of manufacturing, and that their efforts have been crowned with suocess can only be demonstrated by seeing the mill in operation. The working of the different devices by means of compressed air and steam for elevating and transferring the immense timbers of this coast, is well worthy the inspection of all l;Mubermen, and is a source of interest to the novice as well. Tlie large band mill here erected, has been in operation for some time and proves beyond a doubt that it is the coming saw. I3oards forty inches wide, one inch thick and thirty feet long and even in cut throughout, have been recently taken off large Douglas Fir logs by means of this saw. This large mill is lau. x 72 ft., with two wings 65. x 72 ft. and (5.5. x 51 ft. and is furnishwl with power by seven engines, which are supplied with steam through pipes leading from ten large steel boilers, located in a stone boiler-house iO. x 72 ft., about twenty feet from centre of the mill. ' i' The Company own, in connection with their mill, large tracts of the finest timber in British* Columbia, consisting of Douglas Fir, Cedar and Cypress, which with their modem mill, enables them to place lumber on the market of good quality, well sawn and at the lowest prices. .1 K> >■ \ 1 '■• ■ 1: i ft i I ^ «/ \-^ ^ !i I > d O H g > s UJ o K CO O z < UJ U) u. u. o o UJ H (0 QC UJ UJ z o z z 3 J Shotbolt'S fialsam. of Aniseed So celebrated tor Its Relief of _C OUGHS_an,d COLDS. ^THOS. SHOTBOLT. Dispensing Chemist, Johnson St.. VICTORIA, B.C. PRtPARED ONL Y BY StE]V[LiEJ^ & EAf^IiE, loneer EsTADLISH F.D 1875. 3? ^ T pe|wb{^ok;e ST., viCTOt^m, b. c. S&^^^^ Manufacturers of Cofees, S J) ices, Cocoa, Cream Tartar, Mustard and Baking Powder . VlCTOl^Ifl. »t>ii>o!»Sv.jS tf« »s» Use SHOTBOLT'S Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock and Iodide of Potassium, it will be found useful fur the relief aii Impurities of the Biood. Prepared only by THOS. SHOTBOLT, Dispensing Chemist, .-.^ £ ! : CO CO C/D r^laxum^xk Mtveet, V XO'X'^XIX4L« . O. Victoria Planing Mills, Rock Bay Bridge p Established 1870. ^ MUIRHEAD & MANN. MAJIUFACTUEEK8 OP Mouldings, Doors, Windows, Blinds, House Furnishings. SHIP JOINER WORK A SPECIALTY. Telephone 554. ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO P. O. Box 228. countonanco and liberal support which has been accorded to the public measures which have been so promptly and energetically carried tlirough. Some excellent schools offer sound education to ':he coming generation directed by able masters upon econ- omical terms, whilst the Public Scliools situated on rising ground at the top of Yates Street, have a reputation for sound training of the young second to none in the Province. Near these Schools formerly stood the Royal Hospital, which, being found inadequate to the increasing calls upon its accommodation necessitated the calling together of influential citizens for the purpose of acquiring extended buildings on a suitable site in the suburbs of the city. Their choice of ground made in the matter has fully justified the expectation of those most interested, and is within a few minutes ride of the City, situated on well elevated ground amidst the foliage of the native oak and other trees, whilst the upper stories command a lovely sea view for the enjoyment and encouragement of the invalid towards the longed for goal of convalescence. Such an Institution is the I'rovinchil limjal Jubilee Hospital, and which is justly the pride of Victoria, and also a standing monument of the human- itarian spirit of the Province. On the same road which the visitor takes to the above institution, two very charming spots should be carefully noted, where Nature has indeed " lavished all her pride," one of these is on the way to the hospital and reached by the tram-car at the junction, which the courteous conductor thereof will explain, leads to " Oak Bay Harbour." This attractive location is at present scarcely correctly described as a harbour, though, in the minds of the syndicate owners it is expected will be in time to come used as such. A very excellent photograph of this projierty apjxjars in this work opposite to the announcement of Messrs. Crane, McGregor &, Boggs, the pushing real estate firm of Victoria, which is disposing of the same and from whom particulars of location of sites and prices can be readily obtained. Tiie other very charming spot referred to is a panoramic view of the most extensive and striking character obtained from the summit of Mount Tolmie, so named from an early settler and land o\vner of that name. These consist of drives and walks by easy gradients from the excellent road striking the base of the Mount away aloft until the commanding crest is reached and where the spectator is at once ^- -THE- -^ BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND AND INVESTMENT AGENCY, LD. (SUCCESSORS TO ALLSOP «fe MASON.) In view of the low rate of Interest given by the Dominion Savings Bank Depart- ment, and the restrictions imposed as to the amount to be deposited, this Company is now prepared to receive money on deposit, in large or small amounts, at interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, and on favorable terms as to notice, etc. The offices of the Company have been removed to 40 Government Street, the premises lately occupied by the Telegraph Company. unroc 77 JOHNSOrl STREET tUoT ^QQ^ ^ND JOB PmNTEt^. Bookbinder and Papet* t^ulef. ■^ ■J i\ '«, ; • J' u tS» ALSO IMPORTER AND DEALER IN «5.f^ Foreign and Domestic Fruit, Nuts, Cigars, etc., etc. 1.05 DOUGLAS ST., BET. JOHNSON AND PANDORA, VICTORIA, B. O. JP. O. box: 556. arrested and stayed by the majesty of the panorama which lies spread around him at liis feet seemingly, and really a feast whieli tlie Gods would envy. Many lioasted sjiots in far oft lands are recalled by the sj)oetator of this scene and admitted at the same time tc ..o nnsurpassed in loveliness. The recall so to speak of this ^ift of Xaturo from her neirleeted store, is due to the acumen and ability of the linn of II. E. Croasdailo & Co., of Victoria, at the especial instance of J. II. Brownlee Esq., also of tliat City. Around this centre can be seen the undulating slope of splendid farm lannin«at Stvtat, VIOTOIMJI. BaTABLimiD I87II. —JOSEPH 8IAR8, — IVainter, 0lazicr, Paper ylanger, Etc. DmUot in Piinti, OUi, Winaow Olw, and WaU Pamn. 1 14 YATM 4T. VIOTOI«IA,B.O- '■^t^DR. DENTAL SURGERY, ^ei<^ •B Doogla* at. Vl«te»ia, a. O. a>. CO I r ri I ii. i 4 w R. H. JAMESON, "••^fo^°S;"*f ;!•="•• Fine Groceries. Goods all marked in -plain figures, one -price, the Best Goods, I altoays take a profit. wm :.' • 2. -.^ LATEST STYLES. ^xuui AMS ^ ^^ NEWEST GOODS. oikiers m and ^ Jr^aitsrs 97 JOHNSON STREET, VICTORIA, B. C. Lowest Prices. sailor-made s ui ts a speci a lty. Best Values. course, but a building in which more tlian the expected measure of luxuriance and comfort offers itself to the visitor. It is situated on Johnson Street, Victoria, and under the control of the owner and proprietor, Mr. Thos. Tugwell. Most moderate rates prevail here and will be found described in the advertisement. The position is central and close to the shipping termini. Of course, the historical " Driard House " adjoining the Tlieatre is already well and sufficiently known to our many readers ; an e.xtensive addition to the resources of this hotel is now being carried out, with a more imposing facade than has existed in the past, and in which the future will provide all the most modern appliances, whereby the creature comforts can be dispensed to meet the ta.ste of the most fastidious tourist. All that th s sojurner in Victoria will see is more than lil X \ ■P "< \ CO ■ ^ F. n It i I . : ^^^t^ k I For Customs Blanks, Legal Forms, CALL ON OR WRITE TO- -<«!«-• C. p. N. Co., andE.dN. R. R. Go's, Shippitifr Receipts. 77 JohnaoB St. EST-A-EXjISHED 18S2.- -<^*< C. E. t^EDFEt^fl, atekmalfeif and ^eMielleT, 43 Gov't St., Victoma. This firm enjoys the distinction of being the only jewellery house in the Province that deals in solid gold and silver jewellery exclusively no plate or cheap imitation jewellery being admitted into the stock. Intending purchasers will also find an elegant variety of gold and silver watches, clocks in marble, onyx and wood cases, the latest styles in electro-silver tableware from the best Canadian, American and European manufacturers. Si)ectacles, opera glasses and a large assortment of diamonds and other precious stones, which can be set to order upon the shortest notice. : ::::::: Repairing in all its IJranches carefully executed. SHIP CHRONOMETERS REPAIRED AND CLEANED, AND THE RATES GIVEN RV TRANSIT OP.SERVATIONS. AGENT FOR GILLETT AND JOHNSON'S FAMOUS TOWER CLOCKS AND :?ELLS. Estimates given for Tower Clocks ;ind penis of Bells. — C. E. REDFERN, 43 Government St. best be done."" The mental step is easily taken when referring to London to another important and leading establishment of its kind in Victoria; we refer to " Spencer's Arcade," which is duly presented in these pages by means of a combination photo, of the several departments belonging to it. Wi- venture to submit that this place of business is not surpassed on this side of Iler Majesty's dominions for extent, variety of stock, or fashion, at most moderate prices. The treasures of Paris and London have a place in the fashionable stores to be found in Mr. Spencer's large establishment, of which Victoria is proud and which com- mends itself as a monument of personal enterprise of no common order. Akin to this place of business exists an assemblage of artistic items in furniture, brie a brae and general household furnishings, at the store of the Schl-Hastie-Erskine Furniture Co. also on Government street, who are at all times prepared to supply the wants either of the cottage or mansion. We present an interior view of Lilley's candy store, on Douglas street. The art of captivating the most exacting palate in condiments, candies and numerous other delicacies is thoroughly understood here, and the same may be said of Lawrence ii McCullough's similar place of business on Government street. A very necessary factor in the population of any city or town is the practical qualified dispensing chemist — Mr. John Teague, Jr., of Yates street, has an establishment of this kind, and is able at anytime to answer the call of urgCTicy, by nigiit or day or to submit the many proprietary articles which are favorably known to the public. Messrs. Langley k, Co., of Vates street, also are the wholesale (hsalers in drugs, chemicals and proprietary articles, fan^ soaps, perfumes, etc., etc., and carry a large stock of the same. Mr. Thos. Shotbolt, of Johnson street, is the head of an old-estab- lished house in the same iiiie, and endowed with great experience and sound practical knowledge of his business. A picture of McLean & Stewart's G( iits' Furnishing House, on Fort street, gives the reader the information that he can be well supplied with any article usually found in such places of business, according to the latest fashion and at modern prices. At B. Williams & Co.'s, of Johnson street, also in the same line of business, the same remarks apply. This store will be found amongst our illustrations. A few doors ro\md the corner on Government street, the pioneer jeweler of the Province, Mr. C. E. Redfern, who Albion Iron CClopks Company, lid. llj> MMIW lf "^ w ^ ENGINEERS, IRON FOUNDERS AND BOILER MAKERS. ■ MANUFACTURERS OP - Marine and Land Engines, Boilers, Ftsli Canning and Mining Machinery, Hydraulic Giants and Pipe, REPAIRS EXECUTED WITH DESPATCH. ^^IfST" WORKS RUNNING NIGHT AND DAY. po BOXI2. NO. 6 CHATHAM ST., AND NO. 71 STORE ST. Call on KERR & BEGG, Government Street, Victoria, B. C. ■ad a O C8 g © -©-$-©-©-#• p; ■; ( i )-^ o MX For the Latest Newspapers, Fancy Stationery, Views of British Columbia ;' ! ■ rs i! ' ;, ;?. Iff a M READ THE ADVERTISEMENT OF TIIE- Vancouver Island Land and Investment Co., FOR SOUND INVESTMENTS IN VROl'KRTY AND ON MORTGAGE latoTia ^i^Q and poller ^Ioxlt NOS. 64 & 66 STORE ST., VICTORIA, B. 0. SELLERS OP CHINA AND JAPAN RICE, ^^r^'^'r^^, clu pL/etc. <><>'>i)<><> Delta Brand Family Flour, SuperiBne Flour, Bran a^id Shorts. lias hecn in Victoria nearly 30 years, diiriiitf wliicli time he was Mayor (in 18S3) nnd nienil)er of the City Council two years previously, lie has a valiinhle stock, say §50,000 worth, and, contrary to the nsnal rule, does not include any plated ware — nothing but gold and silver. He lias recently supplied and erected a costly City Hall clock, wliich strikes the hour and half hour on a bell weighing 2,000 poniidh iiid is furiiislied with four open dials 7 feet inches in diameter, for illnmiiiation by night. Messrs. Gnresclie, Cireeii A: Co. are Hankers And Financial Agents. Kxchanges and cash transfers also form part of their business, which is rapidly growing through the confidence which the capitalist fittingly reposes in it. They are building more extensive premises, of which we present a jiliotograph, opposite their advertisem(!iit, to meet increasing wants. Messrs. R. D. Trevor & Co., of Store street, Victoria, are also rapidly pushing business. Messrs. Sluirhead k. Jfann, also, near to the last mentioned, are running their manufactory to its utmost capacity and doing a large trade in the many items necessary to honsebnilding, etc. All these four finiis will be found amongst the photographs. AV. V. Sayward has the Ilock Bay Sawiiiill, and has the largest establishment in the country. It was established upwards of thirty oears ago, and turns out over ten mil- lion feet of cut lumber per annum, giving employment to upwards of 150 people. The Albion Iron Works stands pre-eminently alone in its proportions and importance. These works had a very small beginning in 1N()1, having been founded in that year by the late Mr. Joseph Spratt, and have enjoyed a most successful career of great growth. There is an average number of 250 men engaged in the several departments, who receive close on to §15,000 per mimth in wages. AVe present a picture of The Victoria Ilico and Flour Mills. The head ofiices of this company are in Montreal. It has a complete plant necessary for its trade, which is capable of yielding 200 barrels of ilour per diem. The rice comes direct to them, by their own fleet, from India, where they expect soon to ship this flour in return. Another factory in this quarter of Victoria, which is interesting, is the Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills, belonging to Messrs. Stemler & Karle, of which a photograph appears herein. Their plant is of the newest pattern anil capable of meeting the increasing wants of the establishment. The manufacture of A. J. LANOI.EY. .1. N. HEKnERSON. T. M. UENUER80N. liAHGLiEY & CO., i^/p-JAoZc^aZs /^ ^siafZ ^Tu^^istSf ESTABliISHED 1858. PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, PATENT MEDICINES, DRUGS AND CHEMICALS. PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED, 21 A 23 YATBS STREBT, VICTOR! A^ B. C. TOURISTS TO VICTORIA SHOULD NOT FAIL TO SEE ^^ m^M m IT IS REALLY WORTH A VISIT. m . I HHMI I 1 ^. > ri It ( 1 1 ir ' •;| • ; 1 1' M ,i 1 , *• '%v James Bay Boat House, FOOT OF GOVERNMENT ST D. D. MoIIVTOSHy Proprietor. Boats to Lel^ Day or Nijrhl- If you wani your Prescriptions carefully and accurately dispensed, be sure to go to No. 57 TA TES STREET, VICTORIA, B. C. N. B.-- Agent for the Celebrated B. Laurancr Spectaclks. NO FANCY PHICES.- tin can» ayd wooden boxes required in the bnainesB is also carried on. There are two very pretty views in tliis work to whicli we direct attention, viz.: the Alherni Plioto and I)ea»' Cannery on the FraHer River. Hoth tiiese represent propttrtiefl owned hy Jfesurs. Findlny, Dnriiniti it Hrodie, of London, Knfrhind, and Victoria, and iiave nioKt intureHting mirroundings. The first named lies in a district which wilt in the future take an important part in tlie island's prosperity; and the latter illustration siigfjestH the fjrent eanninf^ industry wliieli perhaps is second only to the lumher trade of the WcHt. Where any town or city is rapidly passing into an advanced stage of arciiitectnre, as is the ease witii Victoria, it is of inijwrtance tliat the works siiould l)e dealt w'"' in an intelligently professional manner, and tliis is certainly the cjise wliere the senior architect of the city is concerned. Mr. John Teague, Sr., or the younger but clever designer, Mr. Ale.x. Muir, both having offices in the city, as will be found in tlieir advertisements. Mr. Thomas Karle directs a large wholesale provision and grocery store on AVharf street, and is the nu'inber for Victoria at Ottawa, besides tteing a highly respected citi/.en wlio has resided here since the early days. At Mr. Harnsley's store on (tovernment street, the tourist sportsman can obtain all that he may re t 1 ! 1 1 H' I ;"!• No visit to Victoria is complete without a run along the E. & N. R. R. to Nanaimo. For Wild and Picturesque Scenery, this rovjte cannot be surpassed. L^iSPiWiE iiiSE^ JOHfl Pflt^Tl^lDGE, -IMl'OKTKU OF- OTQign ana ^qtuxqqzio ^rij^ ^.ooas No, 86 Yates Street, Victoria, B. C. The Xanainio coal district einbraces an area of some two iiundred square miles, that of Comox about three hundred square miles. The quantity of workable coal in tlie latter district has been computed at 10,000,000 tons per square mile. Excellent coal has also been discovered on the Queen Charlotte Islands, and successful borings liave been made in other parts of Vancouver and on some of the adjacent islands, so that tliere is every reason to believe that many new collieries will be established at no very distant date. Farther east, there has been an astonishing discovery of line bituminous coal seams in the Crow's Nest Pass of tlie Kockies (in the Kootenay District). Here fifteen seams have been found, two of which are respectively fourteen and thirty fet t in thickness. This valuable property awaits railway construction to bring it within reach of a market. In addition to tiie ores of Texada Island which is being worked to a limited extent, iron Ore is found at Sooke, Harriet Harbour, Queen Charlotte Island, Kiver's Inlet, Hope, Nicola and Kamloops. The Eastern average of a timber limit is from 9,000 to 15.000 feet; contrast this with the average of British Columbia, which runs from 20,000 to 500,000 feet per acre. Under 20,000 per acre a timljei limit is not considered worth acquiring. Messrs King & Casey, prominent loggers in the province, have actually cut and measured 508,000 feet of timber on an acre in the Comox District, and this case has been paralleled upon other occasions. The following is a list of imports from the United States last year which might readily be grown within the Province and on wiiich a duty of $74,508 was paid : Grains and Meal. Fruit and Vegetables. Meat. Dairy and Poultry Yard Total. Duty. J 181,722 S57,4ilO 888,218 1 S$125.505 8452.941 874,508 Tu;s does r.ot inohido the importation from Canada, which in some lines is very heavy; nor caimed goods, which are also largely coni-iimed. ROCK BAY SAW MILL, VICTORIA, B. C. ESTABLISHED 1858 jai WM. P. SAYWAf^D, MANUFACTCBER AND DEALER IN Island Lumber, Spars, Dressed Lumber, etc. LJMBER ORDERS CUT AT SHORT NOTICE. t E* O O o In G CQ C O 1 i'! '-I , 1: !• ■ V i 1i i> » V ' i : ' h ;( 'I . in li' I'M!! I' : \ ' i 11 rif" :■! , ■ ( 'I i ■ ' ' ' ».' Is. ' i: ^ ' 'I R. D. TREVOR, "=^ ^ Cotnmission i.'S/i merchant. MANAGER FOR VICTORIA BRANCH MICHIGAN LUMBER CO. Consignments of all kinds of Produce received and disposed of at Highest Market Prices. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. Wharf and Warehouses, Porter's Wharf, p. o. BOX 332. Victoria, British Columbia. T^ 1; ik %l m L i i ■ ' J ' ■, ; 1 \ * 1 1 t J ; 1 ' 1 h' I 1! 1 J ' [ 1; h 'f \ A '■ ' ^i y' 'y i< ►»• UK ■(< nr < m-um i«^immmmmmmmn mmmm ADVANTAGEOUS POSITION OF VICTORIA. A reference to the map of tlio world will show at a glance, that not only are the dis- tances comparatively favorable across the ocean to Japan, China and Anstralia, hnt the direction of the trade winds, the open harbors and vast coal fields mnst he taken into consideration. Moreover, now that the Canadian Pacific Railway is an accomplished fact — a roar }([' -: !. •( > r i P BRITISH COLUMBIA SCENERY. '^ i. !» ^4^ ^^^^^P"^ Photogt^aphie At^tist AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS. Views of Victoria and British Columbia ForSaie Mrs. Ma.ynard's skill In Photography Is admitted to be quite First-Class and her Views, J of which a large stock Is always on hand, embraces pictures of Alaska and the North, as well as the better known portion of British Columbia. r^ DOOGLiAS STREET, VICTORIA, B. C. < 'J i , i ' i! l< I' . v\: h'0 \ u ii I- Iff i I - f ' ( i ■^^ Spenc ey's fl t^cade Largest Stock of Fine Dry Goods , Mantles, Millinery, and Artistic House Furnishings West of Toronto. SPECIALTIES: Silks, French Dress Materials, Kid Gloves, Silk Hosiery, Carpets, Tailor-made Costumes, Riding Habits. D. SPENCER, GOVKRNMENT AND BrOAD StRKF.TS, Victoria, British Columbia SAVANNAH KERR & BEGG'S BOOK STORE, VICTORIA, mom vie iKl.v... i!' ij t y- i 1 1 1^ ;!i-."' < n ' ; ■} w •• ' m-. '<:\- 1,^ I I (' ' .]t t I .. > n GEllTRAL BOOK JIND STATIOpRY COMPANY |, 15 GOYERPENT STf}EET VICTOp, B, C, ISB-C— ^ ~^ ^*^ KEJ^H & BEGG, IMPORTERS AXI) DEALERS IX jy]bunt%« MdmiMf ii$in %^t^%n MMm ^ %^m^ Boa lis SPECIAL ATTENTrON GIVEN TO HIGH GRADE STATIONERY. REST VIEWS OF CITY AXD COUNTRY ALWAYS ON SALE. A FULL LI N F OF J'AJ'ERS AND PERIODICALS ALWAYS ON HAND. ALL KINDS OF OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES KEPT IN sToCE. Special Aiirangements with Publishers to Forward All the Late Novels as Published. SELECT YOUR BASEBALLS, BATS, HAMMOCIvS, AND ALL YOUR SPORTING GOODS EROM OUR STOCK. P. O. BOX No. 737. . . 1 \ ' i i I- 1 ■' i I* 1! I I. I], »'.. fi r , ■ Ll'l 111 I ." Mt. Tolmie Park. 77ij« Estate, containing nearly 300 aci'es, is shewn on that portion of the Ma2')S of Victoria Inovm as Victoria North. The 2''i'»pert]j is less than H.jn.aiul -one-half miles from City IToll, I'oH Office and Steamboat Landings. The nearest tcrminvs of the .E Tramway is one-and-a-qvartir wiles sovth of the jn-operty, hut an assur- ance will he given to pitirchasirs that a i-- ce will le in ojieration to the centre of the Estate by June, 1892. The Projhrty cvibraccs almost every variety of soil, slojte and view peculiar to the picturesgue Island of Van- covvtr. The elevation above the sea ranges from 100 to 150 feet, except where Mount Tolmie rears his crest some 200 feet higher. The lower lands are rich and fertile, and are no'w under a high state of cidtivation. From, the higher positions, a magnifctnt view of Oak Bay and the City of Victoria is obtained — a view ex- it, inling in area us the slopies of Mentnt Tolmie are reached, while from the Siimmit of the hill there is a, perfect Cyrhirama. 2o the Southward, Victoria nestles amongst gardens and shrubberies. Eastward lie Oak Bay and Cadhoro Bay (n-hcre suburbs of Victoria are novi grotcing;") these ea'pand into the Straits of Juan de Fuca, with the snow- capped jieaks ^ ^ ^ ■d 'i > ^ i^ '^ S "^ 5 '^ G o > 3 > 1 1 ' 'A -H I -i C\ m 'r^ i s g § ^ ?; S ^ > H ; : ^ : : : 3 > f O t> z CO -I, -1 CT i^- i<^ CO to rn lO H* Mi i!s from oo* w la w o 00 til H* 00 h— i*> M \ ietoria. > '— -^-—--N 3. 0>- ? 2 I" H" M h-* H* ^ 2 M P h- M O o O o ® CD «o 00 00 00 00 CD M H' Cl 01 If'- to h-^ o c;i t CO CO h-i o o m rf' So 00 to to -1 -I 4^ CD If- •^ o > :? o -o ' = p :: r E - E K ' s ' •1 ■ 5P 5 ^ -I •Jl o Or c^ CI CT Oi CI 1^ CO CO CO • f "iSk II to H" H* m tf>- M NO H* o (^ *- CO CO It* rn ' II ;o )f> C5 ^ ^ O O (t* 4- « *- It- © =" 1 00 fi) a s !^ w O 2. ^ o 9 2 O K W W P» CO ^ S 2 3 5 § CD ^ 3 s M W SS *■ If- l-il-'l-'l-'l-'h-'MK M ^^ S2 en i-> «0 tfx- i-" CO t9 I4»- ox Ol Cd 03 !& H* to !& n»- CO a A m CO 3 g 5a _ nt 3 ! I I ; ; If V i^ Irt B4 ^ '.(! ii I M 1 i » .'» !j ti (' .'■ . i i '^ Mill hhi ■si r 1! i It' I f ^. » ORVy HRH^OH -^9«l t g g M t t^^ « 2X Miles from Victoria Post Office. CONNECTED BY ELECTRIC TRAMWAY Acknowledged the most beautiful portion of the City. The most Desirable Residence portion of City. Perfect facilities for Sea Bathing. PARTICULARS OF ANY KIND ON APPLICATION TO THE AGENTS 30 Broad St., Victoria, B. C. 4^-W i H 1,» it ' c '■ ■ " , I lU, m\ m I'M • ; 1 ' •i ■ ' ! • ^\ •I % t i . ; ^t y^fi i I 'I i ^ />^^ ESTARLTSHED 1862. SCOTCH HOUSE HcLEAN & STEWART, 31 FORT ST., VICTORIA, B. 0. mm ^ {i Keep in Stock, the Best and Largest Stock of Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. TOURISTS '^ AND THE TRA YELLING PUBLIC, WILL FIND IT TO THEIR ADVANTAGE TO CALL ON US. CDcliean & Stecaart. ff m 8 [>'■' ' '; i IK ^fi: fi; , ' " s I ' r HOTEIi DflLiIifiS Vietoria, B. C, '?qi> ^ .jiw TFa* designed especially for To'uriits, Travellers and Health Seeders, who do not care to be shut up in I/otch on erowdtd streets and. yet otthj eight minutes by Electric Tramcar from, the very centre of the City and Post Office. This ITotel is erected on the shore of the Straits of Juan de Fuca, just at the entrance to Victoria Harbor, where all the China, Japan, San Vrancisco, Portland, Alaska, Puget Sound and Local Steamers arrive and depart in full view of Ilotel. Commanding also the finest view obtainable on the whole Coast of the Grand Olympic Range of Snow Capped Mountains in the back ground and the Straits in front, where every craft bound for Pugct Sound or the Gulf of Georgia must pass. A fine Sandy Beach on the opposite side of the Road and on the Boulevard lead- ing to the Beautiful Park {^Beacon ITill). This Hotel will be ready for business in August 1891. It will be on the Euro- pean plan with a First-Class Restaurant, Bar, Billiard Room, etc. A large Smoking Room on the third fioor binder the tower leading to the fiat roof, where guests can take a promenade by way of a spiral staircase leading on to the roof which is well protected by a fire wall and iron railing to insure perfect safety. Here a pane- raina of the City and surrounding country is obtained that mu.it be seen, as a des- cription cannot do it justice. The Rooms are large, Halls wide and well lighted, perfectly safe from fire, at no fire places or chimneys exist. Lamps or candles are not used, as it is heated by steam generated in a detatched building, lighted by Incandescent Electric Light in every room and also bells in each, cominunicating with office of Hotel. Hot and Cold Baths free to guests. The Owner and Proprietor has had over twenty years experience in the Ilotel business and has, in the erection of this house, endeavored to, as near as possible, suit the requirements of the travelling Public. I guarantee it strictly First-Class in every respect. um, jEHSEri. p. S. — All Vegetables and other Farm Produce used in this House are raised on the owner's Ranch in Lake District. W^T' ; •' ijniumam I'— t^Tv^'k NHH M i f J. i ; f [ 1 I ^ in ■ It' /H i tl ! iirrl CANADIAN PACIFIC NAVIGATION COMPANY, Limited, Time Table No. 14, taking effect June 23rd, 1891. IP FRASER RIVER ROUTE. LEAVE VICTORIA FOR New Westminster, LadneiV Landiniir mid Lulu Island, Sunday at 23 o'clock ; Wednesday and Friday at 7 o'clock. Sunday's Steamer connects at New Westminster with C. P. R'y train goin^ East. For Plumper's I'ass, Wednesday and Friday at 7 o'clock. For Moresby Island, Friday at 7 o'clock. LEAVE NEW WESTMINSTER FOR Victoria, Monday at 13 o'clock. Thursday and Saturday at 7 o'clock. For Plumper Pass, Saturday at 7 o'clock. For Chilliwhack and Way Landings, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 o'clock. BURRARD INLET ROUTE. LEAVE VICTORIA F"R Vancouver, Daily, (except Monday) at -J o'clock. For Moodyville, Saturday at 2 o'clock. Steamers " Premier, " and •' Eastern Oregon," for all Sound I'orts, connect daily at New Whatcom with train leaving Vancouver at U o'clock, LEAVE VANCOUVER FOR Victoria, daily, (except M '.day) at 13 o'clock, or on arrival of C. P. K'y, No. 1 train. NORTHERN ROUTE. Steamships of this Company leave for Fort Simpson an I interme»!*><<'*!;-•- As some have described this city "Tlio Newcastle of the Pacific Coast," we tliink the title is a most appropriate one. It f)0Sr(esseg a reinarknbly fine harbour, where vessels of any size can sail at any stage of the tide. The New Vancouver Coal Co. lave vessels of upwards of 4,000 tons, which are laid close by the shore for their '.'aij^oes. and we arejjleased to offer a photograph of this Company's sources of supply, which is at Xorthtield, sonie two miles outside N'aiuiiino. Tiie output of coal 18 upwards of 2,000 tons per day. They are oi)ening two new shafts to met t the increasing demands for the high class coal which is abundant in the district. The' area of the coal-bearing district is estimated at 200 square miles, and besides this wealth large deposits of copper, iron, silver, lead, marble, etc., abound. The City Council is composed chietly of old residents, presided over by John Ililbert, Esq., Mayor. The -arc" system of electricity lights the city. An Hotel, of considerable proiiortious, is being erected to s\ipplement the present inadecjuate hotel accommodation. 'Ibis city is some 80 miles from Victoria, by the E. & N. Kailway, over an interestihg tract of coi ntry, and which line will ever be connected with the foresight and enterprise of the late Ifon. Kol)ert Dunsinuir.— Si-e Time Table. An interesting picture of Departure Bay is also given in this work, where the wharves belonging to the successors of the last named gentleman are situated, and from which the coal from their extensive CoUeries are daily shipped, and which before long will be conveyed by ships built at Nanaimo l)y native industry. Mail ^teamers run between Vancouver and Nanaimo daily, and have always Ik-cii noted for the punctuidity observed in the time of their trips. A great mining locality like Nanaimo anil its environs must rapidly build up a town and create a varied or general clemand for articles of utility. For instance, take the case of boots and shoes and articles of clothing fur both sexes, next to eating and drinking they are of the greatest service. In the fonner case, Messrs. Orr it Uendell keej) in stock the most fashioinible and the highe,' grade of goods, so as to give ease and comfort, joined to moderate charges. The (Jbeapsido Clothing Store, in the ailjoiniiig ])reinises, always have on hand evory necessary garment, save the boots or shoes, to iMjuip the human figure in the staiulard fashion, upon the m\int of your purchase stamped on. This card you always bring with you, when you come to the store, and then when your purchases amount in all to j525 we give you a choice of. Ist^ ?-'.00 worth of (ioodH; 2inl— .\ choice free from our I'ine Oil Paintings and Elegant (tilt Frames. iJnU An Knlniytil Crinjiin ('"jii/ "f iji'iir own /'/m/ui/i'iji/i or any oiu' you may choiwe to bring (on this we charge you wholesale price for the very bandsonu' frame which goes with the portraits) the size of portrait franu'dis 21x24. 4th Any one of the large books which may be seen at our .-tore. Importers of Dry Goods, Millinery, fi antles and Carpnts. 1', &/. 8i»2^>^5?E 4 m*, Irrporters of Men's, Youths' anJ Boys' Furnishings, Etc. Telei'hone Call 30. JOHN HILBERT iNr-A.iTA.x2*a:o, b. o PoHt Ojffice Boui 16. t i\ H>[ n >i fUl S^ !• 'ij t^. Dunsmuip 8t Sons WellingtonColliepJes CUellington, B. c. I* I ,) )ri'' i w ill: ^ I f II i, j i; i-t li M'p f :) ; H •>'■ I Mir .!!'. : !•! i 5 I ! ' t 1 i ,{ [r. ■ ■ ' ' ' fe";t..a .a ,y. ! , , iM'i 'Ml- I^anaitno Saui CDill ijlVS »/ ANDREW HASLAM MANUFACTURER OF Rough and Dressed Lumber, Shingles, Laths and Windows, Doors. MOULDINGS AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF WOOD FINISHING ALWAYS ON HAND. fl Afl Aimo, B. c. lil ..^fr 11 1.^ Ill «r f I I ^F l.;i liiffi ■I'm. :!* ' 1^ ' II i II COAL! COALII THE NEW Vancouver Coal Mining k Land Co., id, (fokmkrly thk vancouvkr coal co.) Are the Largest Coal Producers on the Pacific Coast. Nanaimo Coal. USED PRINCIPALLY FOR GAS AND DOMESTIC PURPOSES. Southfield Coal. STEAM FUEL. NEW WELLINGTON COAL HOUSE AND STEAM COAL These Coals are mined by this Company only and by Union Labor THE NANAIMO GOAL {^'^'''^ " '"'y lif-ffiilup' of (inn, a higli illnniinating power, miequaljeil l>y any other liituiiiiMiJiis (ins Ciials in lljc viorld. tiw\ a .-iiiHTidr ijiiality of Coke. THE SOUTHFIELD COAL ■* """■ '"''■" ''y*" 'l-'' l«"l'";; Steamsliip I.ines on the I'acitie. THE NEW WELLINGTON COAL ^^hleh was intnulueeil early in the year, haa already beeome tlm favorite fuel for i > f W; ■ t ' ; ■ 1, ; 1 1 h \ I: 1 ' iih ¥' ^tnw ■■■■i MB! THE GOIiONlAIi HOTEIi, 621 8t 623 Columbia Stfcei, HEW WESTlVIlHSTEf^. The accommodation at the above is second to none on the Pacific Coast. Tourists and Visitors receive at all times the utmost courtesy and attention, whilst the best of creature comforts, only are dispensed. GEOt^GE H. l^flV]VI01S[D, Pf?OP!^IETOl^. JiEUl CUESTmiHSTEl^. Situated on tlie banks of the noble FrsBcr, wiOi its teeming wealth of fifli. Ininlxr. agricnltural lands and minerals, say one hour l>y nie^ns of the branch of tlie ('. P. IJ. of Vancouver, which is called its twin sister. This city ha« a bright prospect of developing connnenial strength, which is fully acknowledged by her citizens. Since the railway con?iection referred to, her progress lias lieen of a (iheiioinenHl character, and to-day it is not too much lo say that vigorous as are the trade surroundings of New Westminster there is still to lie revealed to the world a vast store of natural resource, which in the future will accentuate her j)e<'uliar geograiihica! titness for such ii destiny. There is, liesides the Railway communication now in progress, an Electric Car route between Vancouver and New AVostminster. which is locally viewed with general satisfaction, and whicli will Imj the means of hastening on by legitimate means and all the elements of popularity the closer union of the twin sisters. No one can visit New Westminster without being impressed with its atmosphere of sound cotnmercial life. The writer staj " Colonial Hotel" there and ex|H'rieneed just the ease one likes to feel at the Inn. as well as the comfort and moderate charges. V^, Tliere is an absence, too, of fussiness there which inspires the freedom of home life, and all under tlie supervision of a genial gentleman. We show a photo of this Hotel, and we also include a photograph of the " McLaren lioss Sawmill Co., Limited," at Millside, about three miles outside Xew AVestminster. This is truly a gigantic establishment and literally unsurpassed in ojiraoity in the IVominion. AVe believe we arc correct in stating that the Mill's capacity reaches to 200.000 feet vvr day of ten hours. Its buildings are 150 yards long and of jiroportimiate width and roofeJ in with galvaiiii;ei 00 o no C 00 ^3. t a S s -^ 5. ! W ■^ =: "3 £= O ?- ^ w p O O CD Q For Price and Purity the PIONEER BRAND of COFFEE and SPICES leads them all. WM. SHANNON. OUR SPECIALTY : '^'VIXJb^.^Ti^m.ts ohas._mclachl ainl f^eal Estate and pinaneial Agents GENERAL AGENTS OF THE UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY. 27 Yctim' experience In British Colninhia. HASTINGS ST.. Opposite bcland Hotel, VAHCOUVEt^, B. C. :x>. o. :^03k: aea. :5_ VflflCOUVEt^. This citv is tlie Piicific TiTiiiimis of tlic ('iiiuKliiiii I'iU'itic Uailway. tlic stii|K'iiil(iii.- mid wurld rt'iKiwiuid scries of cniiiMOciiiij.' skill mid dithculty. wliidi coiiiu'cts in out' iiniiit('iTii[iti'd cliiiin of inm tin- Allmilic wifli tin- Piicific Ocean. It is situated nii a jH-iiinsiila formed liy two arms of the m'U, i)etweeii I'lirrard Inlet ami I'alse Creek. It has a very tine liarlioiir, some tliree miles across, with accommodation for shijipinj; simply niilimited. What is now Vniuiouver, with its rajiid fjrowtli and importance, was a few years since called (iruiiville, and it is, in the minds of many jxirsoiis, a (picstion whether the latter naiiie Would not have hecii the more lit of the two. and thus avoid in the outside world a c(infii>ion of names a[)plyiiii^ to holh the iiiaiiilaiid as well as the island. Considerini; that some three or four years only liave elapsed since Vancouver con>isted of a few jiriinitive aliodes and places of Imsiness. its jirogress in the interval has lieeii truly astoiiisliiuir. The visitor will lie surprised to see tlie bold »(ieciniens of architecture, the solid lirick and mortar liiiildini.fs which ftr the most part are now used for coniniercial jiurposcs, havinj; associations with all parts of the worhl in iiiiiny liranches of industry which naturally are ^t^re(l hen- for distriliutioii. or hrouglit hither liy the ^nat ocean ^tcllnlers from far otf lands. The great, the magnilicently e(|nip[H'd levialhians which lielong to the ('. I'. R., called the ••Kiiiprc>s"' line, all make Vancouver their tc minus with their wealth of frcifflit, and iieriodically display their sjileiidid proportions in the waters of the splendid ImrlHir liefore ri'ferrcil to. The present value of all kinds of personal projH'ity owned in VaiK'ouver ut the |iieseiit time is estimated to lie sometliini^ like M.dOl ).(«)(>. 'I'lie total wealth liased upon these tigiires wouhl prohiiMy anionnt to Sl('i,(M)(l.(l(l(). Surely such magnitici'iit totals neeil no comment other than to say that large as they are, they will lie i|ui<'kly pissed as the growth israpidly forward in all departmi'iits of commercial enterprise. The saw niill> in tin' district have niidoiihtedly coiilriliute(l priiu'ipally to the great accession of trade in Vancouver, and will always exist amongst it:. fiirciiio>t coutrihutors. .\gain the facilitie.- as a sliip|iiiig port for the wealth of merchiinilise which is concentrated there from the mainland. The district inicts of valuahle agricullur.il land, yielding their fruits and produce annually in increasing (|nantitie^, tlii' fore>t tieii>nre.-, or those from tlu' deep, deep mm, all comhine to make staph' and >olid the future probpects of Vancouver. .\piirt from the featiiro of contrilmting siiK-taii tialitics just enutnerated, should he meiitinneil the jirccious metal departjuent, whi<'li reaidied in value last year fiom jirili^h t'olumhin, the inagniticent total of §,")( 10.(1(11). With all these promising statements, it .-hould hi liorne in mind that the taxation in N'ancouver is low, and does not exceed 1 jicr cent, on the ii>se>M'd value, and when it is well understood that any community. es|)eciiilly a young growing one can maintain this i-tate of its alfairs. its health is the more likely to he sustained in its stages of advancing life and vitalily. and to cM'iipe the ailments of linancial ditliculty or stagnation which fre(|uently are fatal heyoiid reparatioM. In writing the.-e few lines it is very much to lie dcsireil that no undue prominence shall ajipear to have heeii given A'aiicouver hefore Victoria or vice versa, hecaiise it will lie foiinil to lie as time goes on. that u common interest is what each city should studiously cultivate for their common good. REID & CURRIE, JfK^^aQkinhiSf founders /^^ ^laQl^smitks MANUFACTURING AND REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. -AGENTS FOR John Doty Engine Co. A. R. Williams, dealer in all kinds of Machinery. London Tool Company, manufacturers of Ironwork and Tools. John Campbell, manufacturer of Hacks, Carriages, Buggies, etc. Read thf. Advertisement of the DALLAS I lOTI'X, The new Palatial Seaside Hotel facing the Straits of Juan de Fuca. im. all. ACHLAN. lents B. C. of cnjiiiiporinj^ s sitiiiiti'il nil ii mr, soiiii' tlii'fi' d fii-iiwtii iiiiil III' lllttlT llllllll! \ir to l)l)lll tllL' foiisisti'il (if a ill lui i4iir|iriM'il liKW iisud fur ■ally al'f stnri'd fiitly t'(|iii[i[HMl li tlit'ii- wealth crri'il t.i. Tlu' soiiiftliiiij; like ell iiiiiuiiilii'elit illy fnrwani in lly Id tile i^n-cat > as a i-liiiijiiiif; lie ai;rii'iilliiral ili'i'|i, ilicp M'a, lilting !-llll^tan ir fimii l!rili-li liiiiiil thill the i>Iiiim1 Ihiit any III he ^ll^lailn'll licli frci|iniilly (')' simll a|i|i('ai' lliat u ciiiiiiiiiin mith Machinery. ies. etc. de Fuca.