wn IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 1.25 1128 M 2.2 ^ m If as, 12.0 11= 1-4 IIIIII.6 j^ /; m >> 'c^/ '/ /^ iiic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 . CIHM/ICMH Microfiche Series. CIHM/ICMH Collection de microfiches. Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions / Institut Canadian de microreproductions historiques Technical and Bibliographic Notes/Notes techniques et bibliographiques The Institute has attempted to obtain the best original copy available for filming. Features of this copy which may be bibliographically unique, which may alter any of the images in the reproduction, or which may significantly change the usual method of filming, are checked below. □ D D D D D V D D Coloured covers/ Couverture de couleur Covers damaged/ Couverture endommagee Covers restored and/or laminated/ Couverture restaurde et/ou pelliculde Cover title missing/ Le titre de couverture manque Coloured maps/ Cartes g^ographiques en couleur Coloured ink (i.e. other than blue or black)/ Encre de couleur (i.e. autre que bleue ou noire) Coloured plates and/or illustrfitions/ Planches et/ou illustrations e\^ couleur Bound with other material/ Relie avec d'autres documents Tight binding may cause shadows or distortion along inferior margin/ La reliure serree peut causer de I'ombre ou de la distortion le long de la marge int^riei e Blank leaves added during restoration may appear within the text. Whenever possible, these have been omitted from filming/ II se peut que certaines pages blanches ajout6es lors d'une restauration apparaissent dans le texte, mais, lorsque cela 6tait possible, ces pages n'ont pas 6t6 filmdes. Additional comments:/ Commentaires suppldmentaires: L'Institut a microfilmd le meilleur exempiaire qu'il lui a 6t6 possible de se procurer. Les details de cet exempiaire qui sont peut-dtre uniques du point de vue bibliographique, qui peuvent modifier une image reproduite, ou qui peuvenf. exiger une modification dans la mdthode normale de filmage sont indiquds ci-dessous. □ Coloured pages/ Pages de couleur □ Pages damaged/ Pages endommagdes □ Pages restored and/or laminated/ Pages restaurdes et/ou pellicul^es rri'^ Pages discoloured, stained or foxed/ I /i Pages d6colorees, tachet^es ou piquees Pages d^tach^es Showthrough/ Transparence Quality of prir Qualit^ in^gale de I'impression Includes supplementary materii Comprend du materiel supplementaire I I Pages detached/ FTY Showthrough/ I I Quality of print varies/ I I Includes supplementary material/ D D Only edition available/ Seuie Edition disponible Pages wholly or partially obscured by errata slips, tissues, etc., have been refilmed to ensure the best possible image/ Les pages totalement ou partiellement obscurcies par un feuillet d'errata, une pelure, etc., ont 6t6 film^es d nouveau de facon d obtenir la meilleure image possible. This item is filmed at the reduction ratio checked below/ Ce document est film^ au taux de reduction indiqud ci-dessous. 10X 14X 18X 22X 26X 30X y 12X 16X 20X 24X 28X 32X Th« copy filmed hara has bean raproducad thanks to tha ganarosity of: Library Division Provincial Archivei of British Columbia L'axamplaira film* fut raprodult grAca h la gAnirositi da: Library Division Provincial Archives of British Columbia Tha imagas appearing hare are tha best quality possible considering the condition and legibility of the original copy and in keeping with the filming contract spaciflcetions. Les imagas suivantes ont At* reproduites avac la plus grand soin. compta tenu de la condition et de la nettetA de I'exemplaira film*, et en conformity avec les conditions du contrat de fiimage. Original copies ir; printed peper covers are filmed beginning with the front cover and ending on the lest page with a printed or illustrated impres- sion, or the back cover when appropriate. All other original copies are filmed beginning on the first page with a printed or illustrated impres- sion, and ending on the last page with a printed or illustrated impression. The last recorded frame on each microfiche shall contain the symbol ^^- (meaning "CON- TINUED"), or the symbol V (meaning "END"), whichever applies. Les exemplaires originaux dont la couverture en papier est imprimAe sont filmAs en commen^ant par la premier plat et en terminant soit par la darnlAre page qui comporte une empreinte d'impression ou d'illustration, soit par la second plat, salon le cas. Tous les autres exemplaires originaux sont filmAs en commenpant par la pramiAra page qui comporte una empreinte d'impression ou d'illustration et en terminant par la darniAre page qui comporte une telle empreinte. Un des symboles suivants apparaitra sur la derniAre image de cheque microfiche, selon le cas: le symbols — ^- signifie "A SUIVRE", le symbols V signifie "FIN ". Maps, plates, charts, etc., may be filmed at different reduction ratios. Those too large to be entirely included in one exposure are filmed beginning in the upper left hand corner, left to right end top to bottom, as many frames as required. The following diagrams illustrate tha method: Les cartas, planches, tableaux, etc., peuvent dtre filmAs A des taux da reduction diffArents. Lorsque le document est trop grand pour Atre reproduit en un seul clichA, il est film* A partir de I'angia supAriaur gauche, de gauche A droits, et de haut en bas, en pranant la nombre d'images nAcessalre. Les diagrammas suivants illustrent la mAthode. 1 2 3 32X 1 2 3 4 5 6 mmmmmmmmmmm i.K^fcT**!^'^! I- '; *:;■• i^ -i mi !i Iff' ^L-! '.,■ .1- is ii t y«^:te:^i^ mt *'» *!iiL, I 8' '* Vs- "I /*.'' r I -^ ;s3«&»t,.'i ■ 1^ -OK THK City of V^ietopja I -FOR THE- YEAt^ ENDING 31st 1DBCBfHlBBH, Zi:ll890Jfl JOHN GRANT, nifiYOR, VICTOHIA, n. ('. JAS. a. CoiIKN's Kl.KlTUIC PUlNTINd WoUKH. 3S KoUT ST. IS'.'I. tl i :,;«w;.> S i h ' I- f :^> IN" j^ isj: E s ""5® -OF THE- fflembep^ of the Municipal GouilGil FOR THE YEAR 1890. JOHN Gt^AHT, fiiExyoff. ALiDEf^mEN FOR YATES ST. WARD. SAMUEL LEONARD KELLY, LOUIS VIGELIUS, W. D. McKlLLICAN ALiDERMEM FOR JOHNSON ST. WARD. LAWRENCE GOOD AC RE JOHN ROBERTSON, JOSHUA HOLLAND. I.' AUDERMEN FOR JAmES BAY WARD, JAMES BOLTON HARRISON. A. J. SMITH, WILLIAM WILSON. Mayor's Report. \'ICT. >iaA, Jumian- lotli, iS^i. i'o the r'lcctors ot tlie C'it>' (^t V ictoria. l.ADIK.s AM) (iKNTl.KMKN : — 1 h;uc iiL^ain the honor to present to you the reports of the several Committees of your Hoard of Aldermen, Financial Statements, and Officers' Reports for the year just closed. It is [gratifying to all ol us to find that so much has been done in the way of improving the cit)' during the last j'ear, by the erection of a much larger number of buildings than e\er was attcinpted before for an\' one v'ear, costing from $1,100,000 to $1,200,000. Man\- of thein are \er>- far superior to those erected in the past. With the continued growth of your fair cit>' it is to be expected that still more handsome and attracti\e edifices will present themselves in the near future, taking the place of old wooden ones which now mar the beauty of some of our mo.st spacious streets. it is a .source of satisfaction to all of us that no undue real e.state " boom " has landed in Victoria, at the same time a .strong healthy advance in that class of property has obtained ; the increase of values being in cases 400 and 500 per cent. While it is true that city values are much more than the)' were a year ago, and the volume of business has been most satisfac- tory to our merchants, yet it behooves all to make .still greater efforts to maintain for Victoria that proud position which our city enjoys of being the " gem " of this western portion of the Dominion of Canada. Hi'. I\ , It is somewhat unfortunate that the extension of the eit>' hinits (h'cl not take phicc at a date that wouhl have enal)le(l the Corporation to ha\e levied taxes, upon the jjroperty taken in. for the current \ear. It is to be hoped, however, that the (joxenimont will a])pro[)riate to the MunicipaUty a sum com- mensurate with the taxes imposed arul to be collected on the newly acquired territory. I consider it desir.ible that full \aIuesof the City property should appear on the Assessment Roll. The rate both on land and impnnements could bj adjusted so that no more ma\' Ix" demanded from property owners than the recpiire- ments of the* city call for. It is only fair to the Corporation itself, that the values of propcrt\', as a Corporation, should be matle known; especially is this wise when the city i^oes into th(; money market to borrow, as the more \alue of pro- pert}' that becomes hypothicatcd the better ..security, consc- quentl)' mone\' can be had at a lower rate of interest. Cp to the passing of the Sewerai;e Loan, some seventeen loans have been floated by the Corporation aggregating about .$640,000, bearing interest from fixe per cent up to eight. This condition of the finances should not exist. The whole loans to that time should be consolidated, then the city as a borrower would be listed on the market and its credit known. The Municipal Act ought to be amended in this direction. A better system of handling the Sinking P'und laid aside to meet the ultimate payment of debentures should be provided. As it is now, the city sells its money at a very rnuch smaller price than it can buy it for. A considerable overdraft to be met exists at the City's bank. The annual expenditure by the Council for 1890 over its revenue has been in the vie inity of $8,000. This has been cau.sed principall)' by the payment of nearly that sum toward the completion of the Johnson .Street sewer over and above the loan voted for that purpose by the ratepayers. Then again iiinttMliiiiViit'ii •^'i'"-' ' *^.i^*'^' there has been p.iid to tluj l'n)\ incial (loNcnun ... (i\ir .^9,000 as a spc'.'ial school iin])ost which was not coiitc plated, in addition to a considerable sum paid in dama^'cs in consc- ciucncc of the cutting down and iinjirovins^ streets with its uttendinL,' law ex))cnscs, an outlay which was not contcin- jilated at the hes^dnnini;' of the >-ear. So far the Council have not been able to dispose of the sewerage, market and crematory debentures, aggregating $410,000, at a price satisfactory. This condition exists on .account of the financial storm th;it has ])assed o\i'r the mone\' centres during the' last three months. It is to be hoiked that at an early da}' the Corporation will be able to dis])ose of them at a figure which will prove that the credit of this cit>' is second to none in the Dominion, a position that \'ictoria has a right to claim. The most important work that the incoming Council will be called on to deal with is the sewerage of this city. It is gratifying that the ratepayers have by so large a vote placed a sum of money in the hands of the Councils to have this necessary improvement carried out. Tlic Commissioners who have kindl)' consented and have been duly appointed to assist in this work will, I feel sure, gi\'c to the citizens confidence that the work will be prosecuted in the best possible manner. It is to be wished that the ratepayers of this city will assist an incoming Council, if they so desire, to improve and beautify Beacon Hill Park. Nothing that could be done by the Council would tend to make Victoria so attractive as money properly expended on our " Park." By many of the most flourishing of the American cities large sums of money arc expended yearly for this purpose. I beg to mention one other \ery important matter that an incoming Council .should take up, that is an increased sup- ply of water for the city. Mr. Commissioner and myself considered thi.s question in all its bearings and have come to I; i ( ' 1 ■ ' I'll I i\ V I. 1 1 the concliisioM that U\r tiiiu's the |)iv>^tnt suppl)- can be ob- tained in the cit>' at a small cost. An increased siippl)- is necessary so that manufacturing.; estabhshments can be furnish ed with as much \»'ater as they require. To prevent me from takin<.; up too much space in coimection with the; (hffereiil branches of the Municijjal (lo. crnment, I be^ to refir you to the pubUshed reports lierewith. Whatever thlference of opinion ma)' lia\e e.xisteil at the Aldermanic lioard durins^ the year just closed, I feel sure that it onl>- obtaii;: tl from an earnest wish on the part of each Alderman to do the l)est possible in the intt.'rests of the Cit>', and I have to thank them for their kindness and consideration extended to me during; the )ear. Respectful 1)' submitted. John (Ik ant. Ma\()r. V. :! jjjht-ii-^'^"^*^'-''- H is ^h )ni •lit to :hr Kit icli (Ml Report of Sewerage Gommittee. To His Worship the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Gentlemen, Your Sewerage Committee beg to report as follows: — A premium of $2,oo"> was offered by advertisement, in March, for such plar, as nr'ght be approved of by the Coun- cil. The dfte for tue reception of plans was the ist of May ; the time was subsequently extended to the first of June. A By-law appointing Messrs. J. H. Turner T. Earle and J. Teague, sr., as Sewerage Commissioners was passed on the 3rd day of September. Nine sets of plans were received, viz : — two from Eng- land, two from New York, three from Ontario and two from British Coluuibia. After a careful examination of all the above, your Com- mittee unanimously decided in favor of the plans submitted by Mr. Mohun, of Vancouver, but recommended that an ex- pert should be employed to examine and report upon the plans submitted ; the choice of the Council fell upon the eminent sanitary engineer Mr. Rudolph Hering, who, after a thorough examination of the ground and the various plans submitted, reported in favor of the adoption of Mr. Mohun's plans, as a whole, with one or two alterations in matter of detail. These plans were accordingly accepted by the Cor- poration, and in September Mr. Mohun was appointed Chief Engineer of the proposed works. > I : !■ t jtf|i ' .'1 >/ Plans and specifications for the sewerage of a portion of the City, colored red on the accompanying plan, were pre- pared, and were on view to contractors on and after the 1 5th November last. The following tenders were received : — 1. H. F. Keefcr $349. 1 17 40 2. H. H. Macdonald $351,091 19 3. P. C. Dunlevy and T. F. Sinclair.. $47 1,860 41 4. Bays & Jefifery $361,808 98 5. Elford & Smith $418,428 99«4: 6. Donald McGillivray $320,228 92 7. Alexander McBean $249,970 44% and were opened in the presence of the Sewerage Commis- sioners. Enquiry having been made as to the standing of Mr. Alexander McBean and his securities, the contract was let to that gentleman for the sum of two hundred and forty-nine thousand nine hundred and seventy and ^^ dollars, and was signed on the 20th December last. 100 During the time occupied as above various surveys have been made, and a large number of permanent bench marks established. It was found necessary to obtain a right of way through that portion of the Douglas Estate at Clover Point, known as Block 82, the price agreed upon for the purchase of this right of way was $1000. In order to avoid a very heavy outlay in constructing a main sewer on Humboldt street, it was thought advisable to take an alternative line through the low land to the south of that street. The owners of the land were accordingly ap- proached on the subject ; Mr. McTavish very generously of- fered the land free to the Corporation, provided the latter would make connections to his buildings. The other parties > did not, however, respond in the same spirit ; the Sisters de- manded $1000 for the right of way through their property, although if the sewer is placed on Humboldt street the cost to them of making the necessary connections will be several hundred dollars. Mr. Henderson, through two of whose lots the propo.sed sewer runs, asks $500 for crossing a lot which it will benefit, and $650 for crossing one which it will injure. The authorities of the Reformed Episcopal Church have taken no notice of the application made to them by your engineer. Under these circumstances it becomes a matter for con- sideration, whether application .should not be made to the Legislature for power to expropriate land for sanitary pur- poses, provided such power is not already conferred upon the City Council by the charter. By resolution of the City Council it was determined that house connections should be made with the sewers, while the latter were under construction ; these connections vvere to be carried up to the street line for each lot or building, thereby obviating the necessity of breaking up the street in future. Provision will have to be made for the expenditure in- curred on these connections. One of the competitors for the premium, a Mr. Keen, being dissatisfied with the award of the Council and Mr. Her- ring, brought an action against the former to recover the pre- mium ; judgment was given against him with costs. All of which is respectfully submitted. J. B. Harrison, W. D. McKlLLICAN, A. J. Smith, . . . J. Holland, .... ' L. GOODACRE, S. L. Kelly. If ill r mm 1;^ -i Beport of the Sanitary Cominittee. Victoria, B. C, January 5th, 1891. To His Worship, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Gentlemen, We beg to submit the following report on sanitary matters. We are pleased to state that the City during the past year has been free from any serious epidemic, and, on the whole, has been in a very healthy state, comparing, as regards healthfulness, favorably with any City in the Dominion. The streets have been, at times, not as clean as they ought to have been, but this has been on account of lack of the requisite funds. (The work required has been in many cases so pressing that your Committee have felt necessitated to exceed the estimate at their disposal by $231.) Desiring as we do, that Victoria's reputation should always be "the cleanest City on the Pacific Coast," your Committee would recommend that an appropriation of at least $6,500 be given for the present year for sanitary pur- poses, instead of $4,500 as was appropriated last year, as the great increase in the amount of traffic on the streets, makes it impossible to keep the streets thoroughly clean by the expenditure, simply, of the latter sum. Your Committee would specially recommend that steps be taken as soon as possible to fill in the tidal land known as James Bay Flats, as at present the obnoxius vapors arising therefrom are deleterious to health, and constitute a nuisance that should have been abated before now. J. R Harrison, Chairman, W. D. McKlLLICAN, J. Holland. } Sanitary Committee. Report of the Sanitapy OMcer. To His Worship, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Gentlemen, I have the honor to report upon the sanitary condition of the City. From the ist of January to December 31st, 1890, a marked improvement in the sanitary condition of the City is noticeable. During the year a large majority of the inhabitants, I am glad to state, take interest in co.iforming with the Sanitary By-Law. A large number of buildings have had placed upon their premises new drain pipes, and have done everything required to render them healthy. Every possible precaution has been taken to prevent sewage from passing through the Johnson street ravine, all drainage matter having peen diverted from said ravine, and now emptying into the common sewer. I beg to call your attention to the fact that the streets, as a whole, are being kept in a fair condition. Your sani- tary officer would recommend a larger sum than has been hitherto appropriated for sanitary purposes. I have up to the present date served 538 notices, after personal inspection; have had to serve only seven summonses for nuisances. i? I>! n ■«ti i#«- Jl I"' kI^! 6 Box Drains Laid During the Year. Yates Street Ward LQOS feet. Johnston Street Ward 5.304 James Bay Ward 4,76i 11,970 Over two miles of bo< drains in length. I trust the performance of my duties has met your general approval. 1 have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, B. Bailey, Sanitary Officer. iill»li1iliiiii"^ '^"^^ Health Oflicer's Report. Victoria, B. C, * 1st January, 1891. To His Worship the Mayor and Board of Alderman : Gentlemen : — I herevvitfi submit my annual report for the past year — ending 31st day of December. It is gratifying to note, although we had a visitation of la grippe last winter, and that the fact that the City has in- creased in a marked degree in population, there were only twenty-four interments more than last year, while of this number a larger proportion than usual were from drownnig and other accidents The following are the number of interments in Ross Bay cemetery, furnished monthly by me to the Dominion statistical ofificer at Ottawa : 1 890. January 39 February 19 March 31 April 21 May 14 June 25 July 19 August 39 September 23 October 21 November 19 December 16 Total 286 -, -— ^>i-r ii 'ip ,.y r .W g .I'l"- 8 Taking the population at 22,500 inhabitants, the death rate is about 1 2 deaths for every 1 000. This death rate is much lower than any former year in which statistics have been kept Deaths were from the following causes : Measles i Diphtheria ^^ 4 Typhoid fever 5 Whooping cough 7 Diarrhceal affections 18 Erysipelas i Septicarmia * 7 Croup I Thrush i Alcoholism 2 Rheumatism 3 Cancer 9 Tumors 3 Phthisis 32 Premature birth 15 Childbirth 3 Old age 10 Concussion of brain 2 Dropsy 12 Cerebro spinal affections 7 Apoplexy i Paralysis 17 Convulsions 8 Diseases of heart and blood vessels 29 Pneumonia and bronchitis 33 Throat affection i Dentition 5 Entritis and other diseases of bowels 11 Diseases of the liver 6 Diseases of urinary organs 8 Atrophy and debility 7 9 Accidental injuries 4 " drowning 5 " poisoning i •* railway i Suicide 2 Murdered 2 P'ound dead i Not specified i Total 286 The matter of exhuming of dead bodies in the cemetery 1 have already reported upon, which, no doubt, in a short time will be more under control of the city authorities than at present. I have to call your attention to the fact, that people visiting the cemetery are in the habit of drinking water from the taps on the premises. The water from the taps comes from a well in the cemetery, and is not fit for drinking purposes. It would be well, in some way, to draw the attention of those visiting the cemetery to this fact. Complaints have been made by many about the con- dition of the James hay /lats, and it being used in some in- stances as a dumping place for garbage. During the coming year it is hoped that steps will be taken to have this locality made less objectionable to our citizens. I have the honor to be, Your obedient .servant, G. L. Milne, M. D., C. M. Health Officer. i i.'!.^? ^j^^.v^SS^fS^'!^ JO ." i 1 M m mr N lii f Beport of the Cemetery Committee. To His Worship, the Mayor and Hoard of Aldermen. Gentlemkn, Your Cemetery Committ*;e bey; to lay before >ou the following report, viz: — During the past two years it has been noticeable that the space in Ross Bay Cemetery proper, available for inter- ments was rapidly diminishing, so much so, in fact, that this year a portion of the Cemetery set apart for Chinese burials had to be used for the interment of white people. It became evident, therefore, early in the year, that some provision should be made in the way of enlarging the Cemetery proper, by procuring additional ground. Accord- ingly, your Committee had a by-law prepared, asking for a loan of $12,500 for the purpose, to which the ratepayers gave their assent on the 4th of March last. After "viewing various plots, your Committee finally selected that portion of ground adjoinining the present Cemetery, bounded on the north and west by Foul Bay road and another, and on the south by the sea, and known as Sections 80 and 81, Fairfield Farm Estate. This lot comprises some ten acres and a half, six acres of which was purchased from Messrs. Lowenberg & Harris at the rate of $2,000 per acre. The privilege of purchasing the o^ther four and one half acres at the same price, at any time within three years was secured, the interest therefor being 2 j4 per cent. ilitf iiii'ttrl '"^''**^'"- -■"■■-" ■■ ■ - ' 1 1 The rcmainins^ $500 of the loan has been spent in erect- ing fences and i;ates and in other work in connection with the Cemetery. Upon the completion of the purchase, applications were received from the Masonic Order and the I. O. O. F. for space in the new j^round, and they were ijranted an acre each, for their own use, upon the same conditions as blocks were apportioned formerly to the several religious denominations. The Ancient Order of United Workmen also applied for an acre, and their application is still under consideration. Not having sufficient means at their disposal, your Committee were unable to undertake the work of 'learing the ground, completing the fencing, surveying plots, constructing walks and drives, erecting a mortuary chapel, etc. They trust however that the Council for 1891 will take up the matter where it has been left off, and with the consent of the ratepayers obtain at least the sum of $10,000, so that the remaining portion of the ground may be paid for, and the new Ccmetcr> made a credit to the City of Victoria. % All of which is respectfully submitted. John Robertson, W. D. McKlLLICAN Wm. Wilson. ■} Committee. < 12 II <( B ! m .St- m !i 1^ Cemetery Report. Victoria, B, C. December 31st, 1890. To His Worship the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Gentlemen: — I have the honor to lay before you the statistics of burials in Ross Bay Cemetery for the year ending the 31st of December, 1890, as follows: — Children (etillbom) Children nnder twelve months old Children from one year old to five years Children from five years old to ten years From ten years to fifteen years old From fifteen years tu twenty years old From twenty years to forty years old From forty years to sixty years old From sixty year^ to seven^ years old From seventy years to eighty years old From eighty years to ninety years old and upwards. Unknown — Chinese Indians Total 166 7 6 28 31 11 4 6 1 2 4 8 22 27 29 15 19 18 5 8 2 1 a 1 86 1 8 166 120 09 15 G 8 7 H> 44 82 18 » 8 85 4 286 ?*Sto*-!- '3 The nationalities arc as follows: — British Columbia Othor parts of Canada. EnKlanil Hcotlaiul Irolund Anntralia United States Germany Italy Norway Unknown Stillborn ChineRO Indians Total. ■a 1 ^ 44 86 9 6 'Xi 28 H 6 H 6 8 — 7 U 4 2 — — 1 2 1 7 6 85 — 1 A 166 rio 1!> »5 14 18 3 16 18 2 1 8 13 35 4 28tl A comparison of the report with that of last year shows a decrease of i6 males, an increase of 47 females, making a total increase of 31 burials for the year just closed. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen. Your obedient servant, WELLIX(iTON J. DOWLER, Secretar) uf the Ross Hay Cemetery, w>9« mmmmm r^ ^1 ■ 4 Report of Hall CommiUee. 1\) His Worship the Mayor and the Hoard of Aldermen. Gi;ntlemi:n: — Your Hall C'oinmittcc would respectfully re- port as follows: — That this year, b\' the i^enerosity of the ratepayers in l)assin_t,f a by-law for the sum of thirty-live thousand dollars, for improvements and additions to the City Hall, we have ex- pended the money on the various works and alterations to the best advantage, when we take into consideration the amount of work which has been done. First, the building known as the Fire Engine House and Police Barracks was not finished when your Committee came into office, of which Mr. Ross wa.s the contractor and Mr. Trimens the architect. Kf ( -I There has been expended on this building throughout the year the sum of four thousand and twenty-seven dollars and nineteen cents ($4,027.19); this includes a drain running down to Government street, at a cost of seven hundred dol- lars, which we are of the opinion should have been charged to the Streets Committee. ;^;g:'''iiiiiii>r" ji.. T. ^ 1 ,t,,.^v-u^.Miii^^£iiA''iaj^iiiiim\ 15 Wc have also had an asphalt sicluwalU laid around throo sides of the ("it)' Hall at a cost of thirteen hundred and tueii ty dollars ($I,32U), which slunikl, we think, beloni; to the Streets C'oinniittec. ihe contract for the main additions was let in October, 1S1S9, although no work was done on this buildinj; until January, iSyO. Messrs. IClford iSc Smith weri; the contractor-^ 01 ihi-. liuildin,^, and John fea^^ue, ivsciuire, architect, and the In spcctor of Buildings acted as clerk of the works throut^hout the whole of the works around the City Hall, both as to the buildings and having the ncccssar)' offices fitted up for the different officers. Wc also had a female prison ward built; Mr. Teague being also architect of this building and Mr. George Moore the contractor ; and throughout the whole of the works we have had everything done by contract wherever practicable. And all the work has been done in a satisfac- tory manner ; and that the City has received value for every dollar spent on this property, and we consider it a ver)' cre- ditable building. i But there are a few things we would recommend to the incoming Council, which would make the building complete, namely, to fill in the blank space on Cormorant street and place the Police quarters therein, and also to have the build- ing heated by steam or hot water. The clock is already under contract, and w(' expect it will be delivered and set up some time in April next. We would also state that in addition to the other offices that the Public Library is now situated in the City building, thereby saving some three hundred dollars a year in the wa}- of rent, and being very much larger and pleasanter quarters. :f .^ i6 We also submit the cost of the different buildings, as follows: — Mr. Roper— Moving old workshops $ 110 (X) Mtssrs. Elford tt- Smith (contractors)— Contract and extras. . 25,049 15 John Tcague (architect)— Commission on addition and Fe- male Prison Ward 1,292 58 M. W.Waitt— 3 pairp of Vault Doors pnd Safe 748 50 Furniture, Fixing OtHces, Gas Fixtures. &c 2,233 46 Pacific Coast Asphalt CJompany- To Sidewalks around three sides of City Hall 1,320 00 S30,753 69 Fire Hall and Police Barracks— Asphalt 4,027 19 Female Prison Ward—Fence in 905 85 Total expenditure 835,686 73 All of which is respectfully submitted. John Robertson, Chairman w. d. mckillican, Wm. Wilson. I' I ,„!Hi' S ■i-i..^ lijui 17 Beport of Water GominissioDer. Victoria, B. C, January g, 1S91. To His Worship, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Gentlemen:— I have the honor to submit the followinaaa»A!fiMtoi< .uL. i i i l W 21 It also gives an increased supply to the lower portion of Fred- crick Street, and removes an objectionable "dead end." Johnson Street, 688 feet of 4 inch main. Chambers Street, 4x4 Tee, fire hydrant, valve and box. The pressure by gravity at this hydrant is 40lbs., or 92 feet of water in column. This line of 4 inch main from the 1 2 inch main on Cook Street replaces an equal length of 2 inch pipe that was in very bad condition. Increaised supply and fire protection is afforded by this extension. Blanchard Street, i id feet of 5 inch mains. Herald Street, 5x5 Tee. Pioneer Street, 5x4 Tee, 4 inch valve and box. This line of main connects the 5 inch main on Herald Street with the 4 inch main on Pioneer Street, also with the small pipe on Fisguard Street, and greatly improves the sup- ply in this vicinity. Pioneer Street, 812 feet of 4 inch main. Blanchard Street, 4x4 Tee ; fire hydrant with valve and box. The press> re by gravity on this hydrant is 44lbs., or 10 1 feet of water in column. Quadra Street, 4x4 Cross , two 4 inch valves and boxes; 4x4 Tee ; fire hydrant, valve and box. The pres- sure by gravity on this hydrant is 40lbs. , or 92 feet of water in column. North Park Street, 4x4 Tee and 4 inch valve for fire tank. Cook Street, 4x4 Tee ; valve removed from centre of block to N. W. cor. Cook and North Park Streets. The pressure by gravity on this hydrant is 40lbs. , or 92 feet of water in column. Ii!h 1 It / 'I :i These mains were laid to complete a through line of main between the 12 inch main on Douglas Street and the 12 inch main on Cook Street ; to give circulation of water, in- creased fire protection, and to remove two objectionable "dead-ends," besides replacing 700 feet of 2 inch cast iron pipe that was nearly choked by deposit and corrosion. Work Street, 97 1 feet of 4 inch mains. , Pleasant Street, 4x4 Tee ; 4 inch valve and box. Turner Street, 4x4 Cross ; 4 inch valve and box ; fire hydrant ; 4x4 Tee, valve and box. The pressure by gravity on this hydrant is 63lb.s., or 145 feet of water in column. Bridge Street, 4x4 Cross, capped. This line of 4 inch main replaced a varied assortment of wrought iron screw pipes from ^ inch to 2 inches diameter. The grading of this street permitted the laying of a perma- nent main, which affords increased supply and fire protection to that district. Langley Street, 501 feet of 4 inch main. Fort Street, 4 inch bend. Broughton Street, 4x4 Cross ; two 4 inch valves and boxes ; fire hydrant, 4x4 Tee, and 4 inch valve. The pressure by gravity on this hydrant is 6olb.s., or 138 feet of water in column. This line of 4 inch main from the 6 inch main on Fort Street to Courtney Street replaces 250 feet of cast iron pipe, and affords increased supply and fire protection to that local- ity. Humboldt Street, 156S feet 6 inch main. Douglas Street, 6 inch valve, box and 6 inch bend. Gordon Street, 6x4 Tee ; 4 inch valve and box. 23 Government Street, fire hydrant, 6x4 Tec, valve and box. The pressure by gravity on this hydrant is 6olbs., or 138 feet of water in column. McClure Street, 6x4 Cross ; two 4 inch valves and boxes. This line of 6 inch main is an important circulation feature intended to connect the Cook Street 1 2 inch main with the Douglas Street main, and distributing water through a large district. Scarcity of 6 inch pipes prevented the entire main being laid; but it should be completed ne.xt year, if possible. COLLINSON Street, 1354 feet of 4 inch main. ■ McClure Street, 4x4 Tee, 4 inch valve and box ; fire hydrant moved and fitted with valve and box. The pressure by gravity on this hydrant is 58 lbs. or 133 feet of water in column. Rupert Street, 4x4 Cross ; two 4 inch valves and boxes ; fire hydrant, 4x4 Tee and valve with box. The pressure by gravity on this hydrant is 52 Ib.s. or 1 19 leet of water in column. Vancouver Street, 4x4 Cross ; two 4 inch valves, boxes and bend. This line of main replacd a miscellaneous assortment of 2 inch and i^ inch pipes, thereby giving increased fire protection and domestic supply. Franklin Street, 759 feet of 4 inch main. Vancouver Street, fire hydrant, 4x4 Tee, valve and box. The pressure by gravity on this hydrant is 52 lbs. or 1 19 feet of water in column. This line of main replaced 2 inch and i ^ inch wrought iron pipes, and in conjunction with the Collinson Street main and the 4 inch main on the lower end of McClure Street, gives a through line of 4 inch main from the 1 2 inch main on Cook Street to the 6 inch main on Humboldt Street. m 'lirWil'i / !:» It.!! - hi' Parkington Street, 652 feet of 4 inch main. Cook Street, fire hydrant, 4x4 Tee, 4 inch valve and boxes. The pressure by gravity on this hydrant i,s 62 lbs. or 142 feet of water in column. This line of 4 inch main from the 12 inch main on Cook Street was laid for domestic supply purposes, and to eventu ally connect with the Humboldt Street main. Belcher Street, 306 feet of 5 inch main. Moss Street, 5 inch valve and box. This line of main is a portion of an intended line run- ning along Belcher Street, past Government House to Pem- berton Road, and should be extended at as early a date as possible. McClure Street and Beacon Hill Park, 1332 feet of 4 inch main. Belleville Street, 4x4 Tee, capped. South Park Street, 4x4 Tee, small valve and box. Superior Street, 4x4 Tee, old 4 inch valve, box and bend. Michigan Street, 4x4 Tee, small valve and box. This line of main from the 6 'nch main on Humboldt Street, over Marvin's Hill and along Beacon Hill, Park Front, replaces the old line of 4 inch main which was origi- nally laid across James " ^y Flats. It affords increased supply and circulation to South Park Street, Superior Street, and Michigan Street, thereby removing three very objectionable "dead ends," and straightens out the distribution to this district generally. Superior Street, 1097 feet of 4 inch main. Birdcage Walk, 4x4 Cross, two 4 inch valves and boxes. , ■liiiiliiiiiiiiiii'iTr""-"tiv ■«w^«,.^(%<;d>-:Ci' gravity on this hydrant is 62lbs., or 142 feet of water in column. This line of 4 inch main replaced a line of 2 inch pipe, and now affords improved supply and fire protection to this district. Menzies Street has now a line of 4 inch water main for its entire length. Oswego Street, 1472 feet of 4 inch main. St. James Street, 4x4 Tee and small val\c. Coburg Street, 4x4 Tec and small valve. Niagara Street. 4x4 Cross, capped. This line of 4 inch main replaced 640 feet of 2 inch pipe that was inadequate to supply the residences already erected, without considering future requirements at all. O.svvego Street has now a line of 5 inch and 4 inch main for its entire length. Kingston Street, 1868 feet of 4 inch main. It) m\- M\ 1,1. H 1 i.^i 26 Oswego Street, two 4 inch valves and boxes, also bend. This line of main connects the 4 inch main on Menzics Street, the 5 inch main on Oswego Street, and the 4 inch main on Montreal Street together, thus affording constant cir- culation, and the means of delivering a fair supply of water under good pressure at any required point. The extension to the junction with Superior Street should be undertaken at an early date. In addition to the lines of street mains, as shown in the foregoing statement, small pipes have been placed for domes- tic supply purposes in the following streets : — Chatham Street, Spring Ridge, from Fernwood Road, westerly. Walnut Street, Spring Ridge, from Fernwood Road, westerly. North Road, Spring Ridge, from Ridge Road, east and west. Alfred Street, Spring Ridge, from Fornwood Road, wes- terly. Harrison Street, from Fort Street towards Pandora Ave- nue extension. Elizabeth Street, from Rebecca Street to Chambers Street. Rebecca Street, from Pandora Avenue. Pandora Avenue, South, from Cook Street to George Street Toronto Street, from Young Street to Beacon Hill Park. Avalon Street, from Carr Street to Phoenix Place. Sodth Turner Street and Rithet Street, James Bay, Niagara Street, from Menzies Street to Carr Street. ^^i»,^^j„ji^,,^,it*-mmimiM. -».»An»i.- ^iiJAi.-i^iiiM^'^^i^'^^ 27 Croft Street, from Simcoe Street to Niagara Street. Rendell Street, from Simcoe Street to Niagara Street. St. James Street, from Oswego Street to Rendell Street. These pipes are principally old pipes taken from streets that have been relaid by street mains ; and although the prin- ciple of laying 2 inch pipe is wrong, yet the rapid exten- sion of the city in every direction, requires that water shall be conveyed long distances for a small outlay, and over streets that are not graded, hence it becomes a question of small pipes or none at all. The Water Works require more street mains of large dia- meter, principally 12 inch, 8 inch and 6 inch, and if the efficiency of the works are to be maintained, and also to keep pace with the city's growth, no mains of less diameter than 6 Inches should be laid within the fire limits, and all pipes of lesser diameter than 4 inches within the fire limits should be replaced by larger sizes and on the same system which has already, to a certain extent, been carried out. HYDRANTS. In addition to the hydrants described with the new street mains as laid during the past year ; a new hydrant was placed at the corner of King's road and Fourth Street, Work Estate ; the gravity pressure on the hydrant being 58 lbs. or 1 33 feet of water in column. All hydrants set prior to 1888 have been provided with independent valves placed in the street main, while the drain- age of the hydrants has also been attended to. During the year, 18 new hydrants have been placed in position, making a total of 100 hydrants connected with the Water Works mains at the end of the year. ''h / 28 Of this number when the pressure was observed, tlu- j;auge showed that : — m 17 1 bad a presHiite of 7o IIih. utul upwRidH iipnn tiii'in. " " between «»() ll)s. tiud 70 1I)h. 50 1I)H. aii.l 00 ll)H. 40 lbs. 1111(1 50 IbH. 80 Ibn. Hiul 40 Ibn. '20 Ibfl. 1111(130 IbH. 10 IbH. Htid 20 llm. It When laying street mains, provision is made for placing a hydrant at the corner of each block, but as generally occurs the hydrants are not forthcoming, and consequently entail greater expense when they arc placed in position, than if set when the mains are laid. Double the number of hydrants could be advantageously placed in the city than are now at present, and if Victoria is to continue to enjoy her immunity from disastrous conflagra- tions, it would be as well to take more precautionary meas- ures in the shape of hydrants than at present Larger street mains are required on some of the principal streets, as the value of a number of efficient hydrant streams with nearly the pressures shown above, cannot be over esti- mated. SERVICES AND METERS. The number of services connected with the mains during the past year were 310, which added to those previously re- ported niik'c 2234 service pipes constantly supplied by the City Water Works. A considerable number of these are of large diameter, but by placing meters on all supply pipes that are larger than half an inch, a very large percentage of waste is checked. On tho.se service pipes that are metered there are : V Three incli metere mcBHnriug in December !)07 thoiiHand »; illMitM. 4 Two inch " " itOiieimdrtlialfin." " " " 1(1 One inch " " " " 25Thr»v-qiiint('r in." " " 79 Fiv.'.fitrhtliiiich " " 180 WorthiiiKton Meters «)f Hizes 472 nr.'i " " «84 " " 10()2 " •• 4,418,(MHi Imiierial uailonp. Or measuring approximately one-tenth of the total quan- tity of water consumed in the city. During the year the price of water by meter vv ^ reduced from 30 to 20 cents per thousand gallons to all consumers within the then existing city limits ; the recent extension will now, however, make the reduction almost general. There are yet remaining on hand available for use: I Three inch Worthington water meter. 1 One and a half inch *' " 4 One inch 3 Three-quarter inch " " 5 Five-eighth inch '* *• Making a total of 1 50 Worthington Water Meters in the possession of the Water Works, or only one-fifteenth of the number of services supplied at present, without any pro- vision for future services. PIPES ON HAND FOR EXTENSION, ETC. There are on hand available for immediate use : — 6000 feet of 24 inch steel main 212 " 12 inch cast iron pipe 3382 " 8 " Km ^ li y 4i li (( tl 45 " 6 " 1140 " 4 •' •• " Also, 24 special castings from 4 to 8 inches, together with the necessary sleeves, bends and caps for same, together with 4 valves from 4 to 6 inches. / The replacing of small pipes by larger mains, has given the department a varied p sortment of small valves, fittings, etc. , which have been placed in good order and condition, and are ready for use. I'i !';■* i 1, i WORKSHOP AND TOOLS. The various extensions of the Water Works during the past three years have placed the department in possession of a fairly efficient supply of tools, with which nearly every- thing required can be done on the ground or in the pipe yard, thus economizing to a very great extent in time, and avoid- ing a great deal of delay in proceeding with the various works. Owing to the ground occupied by the uld workshop being required for the extension of the City Hall building, it became necessary to remove the workshop to another site ; f )rtunately the lots belonging to the Water Works at the cor- ner of Chambers Street and Pandora Avenue afforded a good location for pipe yards and shops, and now that the boun- daries of the city are extended, are about as central as could be obtained. MAIN BURSTS, ETC. The following record of the serious bursts, etc., on the lines of mains supplying the city affords evidence which is unanswerable as to whether the extension of the Water Works has been undertaken before it was absolutely required: — January 25th — Leak on 12 inch main in McKenzie's. March 14th — Burst on 12 inch main in Tway's farm, and turned off from the city for repairs. April 3rd — Reducer on 1 2 inch main at corner of Doug, las Street and Queen's Avenue blown out and receiver at head works emptied. fa< :;?*«»««»r- ,.<^-..#tK>c,.;j»»:*ii,iag!*y 31 April 5th — Flush valve on 1 2 mch main at Snyder's ra- vine replaced in order to prevent its being blown out. April 30th — Burst on 12 inch main on Saanich Road, near Mr. Humber's brickyard, and turned off" from the city for repairs. May 30th — Serious leak on 12 inch main on Saanich Roar' and turned ofif from the city for repairs. June 7th — Burst on 12 inch main near Tolmie's Hill, on Saanich Road. July 2 1st — Leak on 12 inch main near McKenzie's farm. July 25th — 6 inch valve on Cook Street 12 inch main (at the corner of Cook Street and Fort Street) blown out August 1st — 12 inch valve at end of 16 inch main closed down by some unknow n person and discovered near midnight. Lock chains placed on the valves effectually prevented any recurrence of that nature. August 25th — Reducer on 12 inch main at the corner of Queen's Avenue and Douglas Street blown out and the receiver at the head works emptied. September iith — Burst on 12 inch main in Foot's Val- ley, and turned off for repairs. September 1 3th — Burst on 1 2 inch main in Van All- man's, and turned off" for repairs. October 25th — Burst on 8 inch main on Cook Street, near Beacon Hill Park, and receiver at head works emptied. This, as a record for one year, points conclusively to the fact that the time has about arrived when the old 1 2 inch cast 14 0. vM 32 iron main should be replaced by a 24 inch steel one ; and after cleaning and recoating the 12 inch pipes, they should be laid along Government Street from th Fountain at the junction of Douglas and Government Streets, to James Ba\ Bridge. The second line of the 1 2 inch main from the 1 6 inch main should also be laid to the Jewish Cemetery for the high level supply ; and there would yet remain on hand a considerable quantity of 1 2 inch cast iron pipes for city dis tribution as required. THE LAKES. The condition of the lakes are about as bad as they well can be, the whole of the submerged swamp from the present dam to the mouth of Elk Lake, being absolutely unfit as a source from which to obtain potable w? r The improve- ments necessary to provide the citizej o'' ' .otoria with good water, consist of bui'ding a dam across the mouth of Elk Lake proper, raise the surface elevation of the lake so as to store the rainfall in the reduced area, and instead of submerg- ing low flat land, raise embankments wherever necessary. The completion of the 24 inch main to the city, the dam across the mouth of Elk Lake, thereby raising its top water elevation several feet, and cutting off all the objectionable shallow, swampy portions ; and the conduit from Elk Lake to the present filter beds, would utilize everything from Elk Lake as a source of water supply fo Victoria ; and any increased supply for the n' \ tended city will have to be obtained from sonic o ing ground. obtainable ^hc city of -ivjly ex- ii i •:■ ither- The question of water supply to the City of Victoria is one that is increasing in difficulty every day, and will require very careful consideration at the meetings of the next Board of Aldermen, inasmuch as the fac il-at a city of 20,000 in- habitants requires more water tha.i . e of lO.r 0, should now be realized, and provision made accordingly '\ fixed tariff .•^ iniiiii^iwiiii^^lllii 33 of water rates is now a necessity, as a scale, that might pos- sibly have answered the purpose ten years ago, is now alto- gether out of date. The appropriation of the entire Water Works revenue for Water Works purposes, is a much needed reform, that might well be instituted with the present extension of the city limits ; as the increased area will require a genera! en- largement of the entire distribution system, while the servi.;e connections for this year will probably exceed those of 1890. A full detailed financial statement of the revenue and expenditure for the past year, will be found in the annual re- port of the Auditor, which, being published in the annual re- port of the Corporation, economizes a large amount of valu- able space that would otherwise be occupied by duplicate accounts. The litigation between the Corporation and the property owners along the Colquitz stream, involving the question of riparian rights, has been in progress the whole year, but an award from the Board of Arbitrators may reasonably b ; an- ticipated at an early date. I have the honor to be. Gentlemen, Very respectfully, Peter Summerfield, Water Commissioner. A. J. Smith, \ W. D. McKlLLICAN, [-Committee. John Robert.son. ) \Sh ■A V"«' i M ■■■ J iM III .1! iiK, i m M:l\ I in 'I i I if I •IN 1/ 34 Fire Warden's Repopt. To His Worship the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Gentlemen, We, the Fire Wardens, beg leave to submit the following report : — The small fire loss during the year is a pleasant subject for congratulation. The record shows 86 fire, with a loss es- timated at $10,795. We might here remark that the princi- pal damage was caused by water, used in suppressing fires, which we consider might be obviated to a great extent in fu- ture by the purchasing of a first class chemical engine. Some changes have been made in the personnel of the department. We would respectfully direct the attention of the Board to the accompanying report of the Chief Engineer, and take great pleasure in recommending the suggestions contained therein for the further efficiency of the department. In conclusion we might state that the Chief, Assistant, Officers and men have ably obeyed duty's calls during the past year. Hoping the Board may meet their petition for an in- crease in their salaries, for they are at the present time paid less than any department on the Pacific Coast. Respectfully submitted, Wm. Wilson, ^ John Robertson, V FireWardens. Louis Vigelius, j ^kUtSMme 35 Report of Chief Engineer. To His Worship the Mayor and Fire Wardens. Gentlemen : — In accordance with the laws governing the Fire Department, I have the honor to submit herewith the follow ing report of the operations of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31st, 189O: — Thei nn will be found a list of the officers and members comprising the Department ; a record of the fires reported and alarms responded to during the year ; estimated loss ; also such suggestions and recommendations that may appear necessary to increase the efficiency of this branch of the mu- nicipal service. During the year the Department books show 86 fires re- ported at headquarters, with a fire loss estimated at $10,795. Laid 33,200 feet of hose. New tubes were placed in the boiler of the old Merryweather steam fire engine, and No. i fire hall was enlarged to accommodate the Preston Aerial Truck, Horse Hose Carriage and other apparatus. Two old hand reels were sold to the New Westminster Fire Department, and the old hook and ladder truck was presented to the Di- rectors of the Royal Jubilee Hospital. A hose reel was placed, with 3J5O feet of hose, at the Central School and the scholars were drilled at hydrants placed near the gates. A ladder brigade was also formed and drilled ; but the authori- ties appear to take but little interest in our attempt to check fires in a building where so many helpless children congregate m'tfrT'iPiiiiiiii^ 56 (iaify. The hose is in an open shed where the children play, and is not safe. I made every effort to have a proper shed built, and I would recommend the removal of the valuable hose unless it is placed in a proper building. On November 1 3th, a letter was sent Messrs. Prior and Earle, representatives to the Dominion House of Commons, calling their attention to the unprotected condition of valu- able wharves, warehouses, bridges, shipping, and Dominion Government buildings along the water front of Victoria In the communication I requested that pumps be placed in the Dominion steamer Princess, to throw at least four streams of salt water. I also informed the gentlemen that the Corpora- tion would furnish the necessary hose and play-pipes. The steamer is always engaged around the harbor, and would also protect the wharves and bridges outside the city limits. The small fire loss during the year was due, in a great measure, to the Gamcwell Fire Alarm. In 1888 we had 33 alarms. During 1889 we attended 34 fires, and 1890 shows the highest record — 86 fires and alarms, with a loss slightly exceeding $10,000. The prompt means of receiving alarms and responding thereto proves the value of this great inven- tion. In order to pre\ent damage to the alarm system brack- ets are required on all poles, and insulated wire is necessary in place of the bare wire. The wire at present in use might be strung on poles for boxes required throughout that portion of the city recently taken over. The extension of the city limits calls for more houses, apparatus and firemen. Should alarms come in from outside boxes, it would be dangerous to leave the centre, or business portion, unprotected. It, therefore, becomes necessary to ask for three new fire stations in the following localities: — One in the vicinity of Moss and Fort Streets ; one near the junction of Douglas and Government Streets, and the third in* Victoria West. Horses and hose-wagons will be required, and it will be necessary to extend the alarm sy.stem. ■■ ■*f m gd > ' ''^i> , .mmtm, : ^^.^'Mi. .. 37 In the business portion of the city it is Absolutely neces- sary to have a large chemical engine, and I would respectful- ly recommend the purchase of a combined hose wagon ^ and chemical engine. At the time of organizing the present department the Fire Wardens stated that the system was experimental. The firemen were paid ^14 per month, and the number of fires amounted to about thirty for the whole year. The large in- crease in population and number of buildings makes a great deal of work for the firemen, and the members of the depart- ment have repeatedly asked for an increase in their pay. Ten call men sleep in the engine houses, and the married members rent houses in the vicinity of the fire halls. They are always ready for duty, and I hope your honorable body will consider their petition. During the past year tenders were called for to supply horse feed. The contract was awarded the lowest tenderers, Messrs. M. Baker & Son. I would recommend that tenders be called for the year 1891. Two s'ceam fire engines are in good order. The Tiger steamer requires a new boiler. The hand engine and old hand reels should be .sold. During the year one horse was sold, one horse exchanged and one horse added to the Department, making seven horses in good condition. Throughout the city 100 hydrants have been placed, all in good condition. The supply of water is all ' that can be desired. Fifty new hydrants should be placed this year, and larger mains are required on several streets. The officers and members of the Department have been very attentive. The rules and regulations have been enforced and the able-bodied firemen, whose names were on the roll- calls since the organization of the paid system, is proof of m M ';!''<, ?* ii :::!:|i: t f I l;« m w '1 V 1^ / $8 their efficiency ^ and the small fire loss shows their prompt work both by day and by night. I would respectfully recommend the printing of, say, 3000 copies of the new Fire Prevention By-law for distri- bution. In conclusion, I express my thanks to His Worship Mayor Grant, Alderman Wm. Wilson, Chairman of the Fire Wardens, and also to Aldermen Vigelius and Robertson for the interest they have manifested in all business pertaining to the Department Chairman Wilson visited the fire halls al- most nightly during the year, and was invariably present at the fires which occurred during the term. Respectfully submitted- Thomas Deasy, Chief of Fire Department LIST OF ALARM BOXES AND LOCATIONS. NO. IiOOATION. 6. Corner Montreal and Eiugston Streets, James Bay. 6. No. 1 Fire Hall, Pandora Street. 7. Comer John and Brid(i;e Streets, Book Bay. 8. " Wharf and Yates Streets. 13. ** Humboldt and Eupert. 14. " Government and Johnson. 15. " Constance and Discovery. 16. " Birdcage and Superior, James Bay. 23. " Fort and Quadra. 24. " Chatham and Cook. 25. " Government and Fisgnard. 26. " Montreal and Simooe, James Bay. 31. No. 2 Fire Hall, Yates Street. 32. Spring Bidge, 34. Comer Vancouver and Burdett. 35. " Menzies and Simcoe, James Bay. 41. Junction Douglas and Government, near Fountain. 411. Comer Blanchard and Chatham. i,tmmt'i&imm0& 39 List of Alarm Boxes and Locations. —Concluded. NO. LOCATION. 43. Corner Fort and Moss, 45. " Cook and Yiites. 51. " Second and Kin^^'H Buad. 52. " Oswego nnd Michigan, .Tanips liny. 58. '• Douglas and Dirfcovery. 54. " Pandora and Quadra. 61. Fire Hnll, James Bay. 62. Corner Blanohard and View. 63. Humboldt and Douglas. 64 Government and Fort. FIRES REPORTED DURING 1890. Jan. 3. 8 a. m. Fire in ticket office, E. & N. Railway, Store Street Cause, defective fireplace. Loss, $20. Jan. 4. 11:30 a m. Fire at Ham Yick's, corner Govern- ment and Cormorant Streets. Cause, hot ashes. No loss. Jan. 10. 9 p. m. Fire in premises of M. Williams, Broad Street Cause, supposed incendiary. No alarm. No loss. Jan. II. 3:45 p. m. Fire at Known Chung's, Cormorant Street Cause, defective ilue. No loss. Jan. 17. 8:30 p. m. Fire on premises occupied by B. Baker, Broad Street Cause, suppo.sed incendiary. No loss. |:f|i Feb. 5. 5:30 p. m. Fire at Doscher's Laundry, Pembroke Street Cause, defective chimney. Loss, $20. Feb. 15. 11:45 P- ni- Fire in Chinese store, Cormorant Street No loss. ^iPiPIMiiillMiWM^ il nil: IJ ' ■ r.| 40 Feb. 18. 12 noon. Fire in store leased by L. Roller, South-east corner Yates and Douglas Street. Cause, burning wood falling from stove. Still alarm. No loss. Feb. 18. 1:10 p. m. Fire at Lockhart & Ha.stic's furniture store, West side of Government Street, between Fort and Bastion Streets. Loss, $3,500. Cause, lamp exploding. Feb. 18. 4 p. m. Fire at Legislative Assembly building, James Bay. Cause, defective flue. No alarm. No loss. Feb. 20. 1 1 130 p. m. False alarm. Feb. 21. 3 am. Fire at Porter's butcher shop, Johnson Street. Cause, supposed incendiary. No alarm. No loss. Feb. 21. 7:30 p. m. Fire at Capt. Rudlin's residence. Chambers Street. Cause, sparks. No loss. Feb. 22. I a. m. Fire at James Maynard's, Douglas Street. Cause, hot ashes. No loss. No alarm. Feb. 26. 9:30 a. m. Fire in premises adjoining Delmonico Restaurant. Cause, hot ashes. No loss. No alarm. Feb. 26. I p. m. Fire on roof of house in Chambers Alley, house occupied by F. Beegan. Cause, sparks. No alarm. No loss. Feb. 28. 6:45 a m. Fire at S. L. Kelly's store, North side of Yates Street. Cause, unknown. No loss. Mar. 5. 4 a m. Fire at N, Pointer's residence, South side Johnson Street Cause, incendiary. No alarm. No loss. ;?*e.yi*»^-<«i»^***-»»-«*^ 41 Mar. 5. 10:30 p. m. Fire at the residence of Mrs. Mei.s.s, I'andora Street, Cause inccndiar)-. N'd alarm. No los.s. Mar. [4. 1:20 a. m. Fire at Chinese Laundry, West side of Blanchard street, between l"ort and View Streets. Loss, $250. Mar. 27. 2:30 p. m. Fire in rubbish heap, North Park Street. No alarm. No loss. Apl. 5. 11:30 a. m. Still alarm. Fire at Poodle Dog Restaurant, Yates Street. Cau.sc, defective chimne>-. No. loss. April 8. 2 p. m. Fire at residence of Mrs. C. Da\is, View Street. Cause, defective chimney. No loss. July 24. 1:15 p. m. Fire on roof of Adelphi Saloon, Yates Street. Cause, Sparks. No alarm. No loss. July 31. 9 p. m. Fire alarm bo. < 5. Fire at residence of Mrs. Raymur, St. Lawrence street. Cause sparks. Aug. 3. 10 a m. Fire on roof of L. Willie's bakery, John- son street. Cause, sparks. Loss $20. Aug. 6. 10 a. m. Grass fire on Moss street. Department turned out on several occasions and it was found necessary to dig a deep ditch around the fire. Aug. 13. 8:55 p. m. Box 25. Fire at S. Gray's drying room, Chatham street. Cause, unknown. Lo.ss $75 Aug. 18. 9 p. m. Still alarm. Chimney fire. Aug. 20. I a. m. Still alarm. Fire in stable on premi- ses owned by J. Dwyer, Pandora street. Cause, hot ashes. No loss. :t h>:- m 42 Aug. 20. 10 p. m. Hox 62. Chimney fire. Aug. 23. 4 p. m. Fire at Chinese store, Cormorant street. Cause, defective furnace. No loss. Aug. 14. 1:30 p. m. Still alarm. Fire at cemetery, Mearcs street. Cause, Chinese burning papers. No loss. Aug. 27. 3:15 p. m. Box 31. Fire at Mec Wah's laundry. Yates street. No loss. Aug. 27. 10:10 p. m. Box 31. Fire on steamer Badger. Cause, unknown. Loss not estimated, outside limits. Aug. 28. 12 p. m. Fire in ashbox of Clarence hotel, Yates street. No alarm. No loss. .Sept. 5. 10 a. m. Incendiary fire reported at W. J, Clark's barn, Henry street. No loss. No alarm. .Sept. 5, 1 1 a. m. Fire reported in new addition to Poodle Dog Hotel, corner Yates and ' d streets. Cause, cigar thrown in refuse box. alarm. No loss. Sept. 7. 5:30 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire at Beacon Hill. Sept. 10. 3:40 p, m. Box 43. Grass fire near residence of Hon. Justice Crease. No loss. Sept. 10. 9 p. m. Box 15. Fire at residence of F. Wright. Store street. Loss $15. Cause, coal oil lamp up- setting. Sept. 10. 1 1:30 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire at Beacon Hill. Sept. 12. 2 a. m. Incendiary fire at residence of Paris Car- ter, Pandora street. No alarm. No loss. Sept. 12. 12:30 p. m. Still alarm. Fire at Jewish cemetery, Cedar Hill road. Outside city limits. ■:;f««is«*i»*«4t*!Sa,.*ft^ ,«S!fc ,-,:.SJl*Vfe*»w'Sfe^*^ f^^: Jl 43 Sept. 20. i p. m. Box 32. lirush fire at Spring Ridge. No loss. Sept. 24. 3:40 p. m. Hox 16. Fire on roof of R. B. McMick- ing's residence, Helleville street, James Bay. Cause, sparks. No loss. Sept. 26. 4:30 a m. Box 6. Fire at woodshed adjoining residence of W. C. Bryant. Cause, unknown. Loss $25. Sept. 26. 8:30 p. m. Box 14. Drill. Sept 27. 2 p. m. Fire in house occupied by G. Barrett, Chambers Alley. No loss. Cause, grease upset- ting on stove and setting fire to wall paper. Sept. 30. 2:30 p. m. Still alarm. Fire at Finlayson's Point Oct I. 8 p. m. Fi c at house owned by J. Meldram, Chat- ham street No loss. No alarm. li : ni Oct 9. 2:30 p. m. Still alarm. Fire at old cemetery, loss. N o Oct 12. 5:50 a. m. Box 63. Fire at C. Goffin's residence. Bird Cage Walk, James Bay, Cause, hot ashes. Loss $1500. Oct, 29. 1 0:10 p. m. Fire at house occupied by Chinese on North side of Fisgard street No loss. No alarm. Nov. 2. 4:30 a. m. Still alarm; Fire at residence of Mrs. Leigh, Belleville street Cause, unknown. Loss $15. Nov. 14. 10 a m. Fire at residence on Bay street Build- ing owned by J. Petherick. Cause, defective fire- place. No alarm. Nov. 16. 9:30 p. m. Box 31. No fire. 1;.;, if Ilii i ' ^Wt^i ' ^JWWWPl'^Wi^ Mi-k- J. IJ:^g^fefegl 44 Nov. 24. 8 a. m. i^ox 25. Fire at I enevcu's cabins, Chat- ham street, cabin occupied by J. Richards. Cause, defective flue. Loss $10. Nov. 30. 12:30 a m. Still alarm. Smoke issuing fror", windows of Y. M. C. A. rooms. No loss. Dec. I. 6:40 p. m. Box 25. No fire. Dec. ;9. 3:15 a m. Box 52. Fire near new buildings on Superior street, James Bay. Cause, lime setting fire to lumber. No loss. Dec. 25. 5 p. m. Fire in cupola, telephone office, Trounce Alley. Cause, crossed wires. Still alarm. Total loss by fire estimated at $10,795. Total number of fires and alarms 86. II J HYDRANTS. LOCATION. FBBBBVBE. LBS. Junction Dou({IaB and Government 56 N W comer Gorj^e Road and Rock Bay Avenue 58 N W corner John and Brid^ 3 66 S E Government and Discovery 66 S W Government and Cormorant 58 N W. Constance and Sayward's Mill 65 East side Constance, near Muirhead & Mann's 60 8 W corner Store and Discovery 63 S W corner Store and Chatham 64 8 E comer Store and Cormorant 64 S E comer Store and Fisgard 60 S side Cormorant bet. Government and Store 60 Work Street, N W comer of Turner street 63 S E comer Princess and Government 70 N W comer Cook and Parkington 62 N E corner North Park and Quadra 40 N W corner North Park and Cook 40 N W corner Johnson and Chambers 40 N W corner View and bchool 30 S E corner Douglas anu II<;rald 50 .ma^ t'r^l^Ji^M ^f^m^M 45 at- ■>»-'. HYDRANTS.— Continued. LOCATION. on cc IE. N E corner Simooe and Carr N W corner Simooe and Oswego N E corner Simooe and Montreal N W corner Birdcage and Michigan . . . 8 W corner Superior and Birdcage N W corner Menziea and Michigan S E corner Menzies and Superior S W corner Menziea and Quebec N E corner Oswego and Michigan S E corner Montreal and Belleville N E corner Montreal and Kingston N W Menzies and Simcoe N E Government and Humboldt 8 E Princess and DouglaR N E .John and Rock Bay Avenue S W John and Pleasant N side Johnson, opposite Oriental Alley. N W Broad and Fort S W Second and King's Boad S W Oswego and Belleville 8 W Government and Chatham S E Douglas and Cormorant N W Douglas and Yates N E Douglas and "View N E Douglas and Fort S W Douglas and Humboldt S W Second and Hillside S W Blanchard and Queens Avenue S W Blanchard and Chatham N W Blanchard and Cormorant N E Blanchard and Johnson N E Blanchard and Yates N E Blanchard and View S E Maolure and Collinson N W Quadra and Chatham S E Amelia and Cormorant N E Quadra and Fort N W Quadra and Vi !W N W Quadra and T irdette S E Langley and Broughton N E Wharf and Fort N W Johnson and Douglas 8 E Government and Johnson N E Government and Yates 8 E Government and Trounce Alley. . . . rBBSSCKB IiBS. . 58 . 68 . 70 . 60 . 64 . 68 . 66 70 70 74 70 58 60 62 60 64 62 54 54 70 62 . 52 48 46 50 68 54 61 46 46 46 50 60 68 42 44 48 60 38 60 62 62 56 60 60 '^^§ 46 HYDRANTS.— Concluded. IiOOAVOK. I'BBSSUBE! LBS. N E GoverDment and Fort 54 N E Store and Johnson 62 N E Wharf and Yates 64 N W Oriental and Yates 56 N E Langley and Fort 58 N W Broad and Yatefj 50 N W Broad end Johnson 54 N E Douglas and Eae 62 N W Blanchard and Rae 50 S W Dallas Road and Menzies 62 S W Menzies and Niagara 64 8 W Superior and Park 56 N W Cook and Chatham 42 NW Cook and Pandora 42 N W Fourth andKing's Road 58 N E Blanchard and Pionoer 44 8 W Collinson and Rupert 52 N W View and Cook 50 N W Chambers and North Park 86 N W Caledonia and Chambers 36 N W Alfred and Chambers 36 N E Vancouver and Franklin 52 N E Cook and Fort 50 N W Cook and Johnson 46 N W Cook and Bellott 50 N W Cook and Franklin 53 N W Yates and Vancouver 50 N W View and Vancouver 52 N E Fort and Moss 22 S W Belcher and Moss 40 8 W Cadboro and Pemberton 14 N W Yates and Fern wood 20 K W Pandora and Fernwood 26 N W Chatham and Fernwood 86 N E Pandora and Quadra 48 ■■■•:ymi^m«*»^Hm'i*,v^-,:i&*!.Km-<^^MSStei:-&M. 49 I OFFICERS AND MEMBERS VICTORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT, 1890. NAME. Deaay, Thomas.... Oowen, O. N Conlin, M. J McDowell, H Hinds, F Bnsh, C... Atkinson, F... Deasy, W Whitcomb. E. A.. RIcDoagall, D Watson, Thomas. Bryce, Wm Smith, C Brvce, J Palmer, C Winterhalter, C. Bnrns, L. G LeddinKham, Q . . . Hay.J Lindley, W. P.... Moss, Geo Henry, D McKay, A. E Ahern, W McNeill, J Rendell, J Service, T. OCCUPATION. Salary Per Month. (yhief Engineer Assistant Engineer. Foreman McDonald, P.. Hoseman Foreman Foreman Engineer Engineer Driver Driver . Driver Electrician and Tillerman . Hook and Ladder man Hook and Ladder man Hook and Ladder man Hook and Ladder man Hook and Ladder man Hoseman Hoseman. He )man Hoseman Hoseman Hoseman Hoseman.. Hoseman Hoseman Hoseman Hoseman $106 00 25 00 15 25 16 25 16 25 70 00 70 00 70 00 60 00 60 00 70 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14.00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 14 00 50 i| ■ I li 50 Beport of the Electric Light Gommittee. ViCTORn, lie, 3 1. St December, 189O. To His Worship the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Gentl?:men : — Your Committee on "Electric Light and Street Lighting" beg herewith to submit a report cover- ing the year just closed, embracing a record of their exper- iences relative to the necessities of the Department — and pre- senting for the consideration of the incoming Hoard, certain alternative schemes, one of which will be found necessary, and either of which will, in its own way meet requirements. The year has been uneventful, except in so far as it has been instrumental in leading your Committee to realize the pressing need of a widely extended service, such as would create an expenditure quite beyond the scope of the ordinary yearly revenue. With these facts before them, and enter- taining a hope that a centralization or combination of the lighting interests of the City might be affected upon a basis advantageous alike to the Companies more immediately con- cerned, to light consumers and to the City. Your Committee deemed it wise to continue the plant, as best they could, throughout 1 890, and thereafter recom- mend to the Council of 1891 the policy of introducing a by- law to provide an amount sufficient to meet the urgent de- mands of this important Department, thereby enabling it to keep pace with the requirements of our rapidly growing City, whose ultimate destiny can no longer remain a matter of speculation. ■■Mtmi(\'JiM'i''i«i»'-m>^m-ilm,s*'^<^ -i^-'lMmt- ..vi-ttiMto-M 51 The same plant enumerated in last report has been maintained throughout the year, often with much, and al- ways with some difficulty however, owing chiefly to the in- adequacy of the driving power, to which allusion was made in last year's report, and in some measure to the intrusion of the poles of the Tramway Co., which becoming water soaked while pressing against the Corporation wires in many places, soon became the means of deflecting a portion of the lighting current, thereby creating unsteadiness, there not being suffi- cient current left to maintain the lamps. Your Committee nnd also that some of the insulators with which the tram trolley wire is suspended from the cross wires, are insulators in name only, while they allow the heavy current of the tramway to freely enter the cross sus- pension wires, thence into the wet posts, and to the earth or el-sewhere as inducements offer. While this is exceedingly dangerous to contemporary wires, it must be a source of great loss of power to the company — not long since a con- tact by this path — the insulator, cross wire, and wet pole, burned the City wire completely off at a point on Birdcage Walk, and became the means of the absence of light on that circuit for two nights. A great deal of latitude was allowed the tram company when erecting their plant, in order that there might be no cry of an attempt to hamper or obstruct an enterprise which all agree to regard as legitimate, and a convenience when judici- ously managed — and the company seem to have appreciated this exercise of leniency to the fullest. The correction of these irregularities is clearly the work of the Company. A by-law now in course of preparation, for the regula- tion of the erection and maintainance of wires and their sup- norts in the streets of the City, should cover matters of this pature. "m Iji 111' in' 111! 52 Your Committee have further to report that the instruc- tions thrice given to the tramway company, to erect guard wires along their electrically charged trolley wire, have not been carried put though ample time has elapsed. The City plant consists, briefly of 1 ordinary slide-valve engine 12x18, which should give a speed of 161 revolutions, but in consequence lat- terly, and mainly of uneven and unsteady bear- ings caused by the rapid motion of a heavy and unbalanced fly-wheel, was not deemed safe, and could not be kept cool at a higher speed than i 50 to 1 5 5 revolutions. 2 boilers of a nominal joint capacity of 75 h. p. 2 brush dynamos and 1 5 lamps of 4,000 c.p. capacity each. 2 ball dynamos and 75 lamps of 2,000 c. p. capacity each. About 16 miles of line wire and its supports. vice : In addition to the above there is on hand out of ser- 1 slide-valve engine 10x12. 2 sperry dynamos and about 30 lamps of 2,000 c. p. in bad order. 1 brush armature old style. During the year additions to the plant were purchased a.s follows : 4 ball lamps of 2,000 c. p. each. I ball armature, suitable for either dynamo. I horse, wagon and harness. Lamp locations, with two exceptions, remain the same as at date of last report. I lamlp from mast at North Park and Cook was moved to Hospitsl Hill. I lamp from mast Kingston and St. John was moved to Montreal opposite Quebec. 53 During the year salaries have been increased as follows : Engineer $100.00 to $125.00. Fireman 60.00 to 75.00. Frequent calls, with every reason of justice have been made for additional lights in the fa.st settling suburban .sec- tions, and in the business centres of the City, where as a re- sult of the erection of more improved and higher buildings the light has been obscured, but the only answer, however unsatisfactory, that your Committee could make was that the capacity of the prfant was already overtaxed. In view therefore of present needs, and the demand which will be created by the probable extension of the City's limits, a large number of additional lights will be required immediately. The cost of maintainance of the Department for the year 1 890 is as follows under the various heads : Wages $4,648.25. Fuel 2,131.50. Keep of horse 362. 30. Ship chandlery, oil, telephone, telegraph, stationery, hardware, cartage, piping and fittings 381.21 Material including carbons and globes, freight and duty on same i. 775- 90 Brick work 57-00 Sundries 25.00 Insurance 176.87 $9,558-93 Cr. By amount received ftom St. Andrew's and St. George's societies 49. 2 5 $9,509.68 Concerning the future, your Committee is of opinion that the probable, and indeed immediate necessities demand iii lii ' li il « in 54 that this important Department— important as affecting the welfare of the City ir. many respects — be organized upon a broad basis — having ample facilities — and with a view to per- manency. They believe that such object can best be obtained through a consolidation and centralization of the lighting in- terests under Corporation control (in manner similar to that of the water supply,) and the advantage which they believe would flow from such control of the lighting facilities of the City, warrant them in recommending that the incoming Council enter early into negotiations for the purchase of all interests in the "Victoria Gas Co." and the* "Victoria Elec- tric Co.," having in view the establishing of permanent works of such magnitude as will prov^e adequate for the needs of street and commercial lighting purposes for a large popula- tion. Thereby commanding ample street service while guar- anteeing to every citizen a choice of lights, at a moderate, and uniform cost. In addition to the benefits which almost inevitably must accrue to consumers under such arrangement, your Commit- tee believe that the operation of works of that nature would prove revenue producing, and become a source of wealth to the City. With these interests in the hands of the City, whose workmen would then perform almost all street opening, the danger to subway service would be greatly reduced. This would readily lead to a thorough system of wire conduits for electric lighting such as would be safe, permanent and unob- jectionable in the matter of street disfigurement. Your Committee would not enter into detail here, nor venture to name a figure. Nevertheless they feel assured that a by-law covering such purchase, at a fair valuation, would receive the hearty support of the ratepayers. Failing the consummation of the foregoing, your Com- mittee would urge upon the incoming Board, the preparation of a by-law in the sum of $35,000.00 for the immediate and '■******w3«*a«»a**«j4»e*.«.^..w tttjsstow- 55 adcquatL' extension of the street lighting service, hy expendi- ture for the following : Knlargcmcnt of plant house, new engine and boilers of 200 h. p. capacity, new dynamos and lamps, rearrangement of circuits and building new ones, re- newal of old poles, &c. Your Committee is of opinion that the lighting circuits should be so arranged as to have those inside — among the high and attached buildings — distinct from those outside — occupying the more open sections — and that all lights on the inside circuits should be maintained nightly, throughout the year, while those on the outside circuits being unnecessary at times, could be maintained as occasion required. Some of the guy posts to the three original masts will need renewal the coming season, and possibly the masts themselves may require footing. All of which is respectfully submitted, VV. D. McKlLLlCAN, \ John Robertson, j- Committee. J. B. Harrison. j * I ^ 56 Report of Commissioners on Oillcial Map. W. J. DOWLER, C. M. C- Sir: Victoria, B. C, 9th January, 1891. The Commissioners appointed by the Corporation of the City of Victoria, under the City of Victoria Offi- cial Map Amendment Act of 1889, desire to submit the fol- lowing report for the information of His Worship the Mayor, and the City Council. On behalf of the Commissioners, Your obedient servant, J. D. PEMBLRTcN. Victoria, B. C, 9th January, 1891. The Commissioners, Messrs. J. D. Pemberton, G. Hargreaves and C. E. Perry, were notified of their ap- pointments on March nth, 1889, and after a careful exam- ination of plans and other information, the work of placing the monuments at the governing points of the streets was at once proceeded with. A great deal of precaution was required in so arranging the street lines that while the interests of the City were protected, undue cause for complaint should not be given to property holders and vexatious litigation avoided; this has been effected and finally plans covering all the streets 57 named in the Act and showinj; position of boundaries were examined, certified and signed by the Commissioner.; and de- posited in the Land Re^Mstry Office. The Commissioners were reciuested by the Council to estab'ish grades for the different streets antl at their suggestion profiles were prepared from levels taken all along the different streets of the City. The Commissioners desire to thank the City Clerk and City Surveyor for their courtesy and promptness in fin-nish- ing information when requested. All of which is respectfully submitted, Signed on behalf of the Commissioners. J. I). ri:.MiJt;KT<)X. Victoria, B. C, 9th January, iSgi. The Corporation of the City of Victoria to the Com- missioners appointed under the City of Victoria Official Map Amendment Act of 1889 : Dr. — For .services rendered and more particulary described in report herewith $450.00 On behalf of the Commi.ssioners, « J. D. Pk.mberton. 1: t / 58 Report of Potise Committee. Victoria, B. C, January, 1891 To His Worship the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Gentlemen, We, your Poh'ce Committee, beg leave to present to the Board the accompanying report of the Superii- tendent of Police, with status of Police matters for the past year. We have examined the same, and have much pleasure in recommending the suggestions contained therein, and feel a satisfaction that the 'er maintained in the City during the past year has been ot that r'^aracter, which goes to show that our citizens are a law abiding peo^jle. All of which is respectfully subm;tted. A. J. Smith, ^ J. Holland, J- Committee. S. L. Kelly. J f4&*r 59 ■^ Report of Superiaiendent of Police. i Ei To His Worship, the Mayor and the Board of Aldermcii. GExNTLEMEN, I have the honor to herewith submit the Annual report of the Police department for the year ending December .51st, 1890. The composition of the Force at this date is as follows . Superintendent i Sergeant 1 Constables 12 Total 14 (all in uniform) Of this number two are detailed for duty in the lock-up, leaving !0 Constables for patrol duty. During the year three "on^tables have been added to the strength of th*; force, but no remo/als have been made. All the old members of last year still remain on the force. The present condition of the force is very fair, compara- tively few complaints have been made against Constables for neglect of duty, &c., during the year, and those which have been preferred have been more or less of a trivial nature, the penalties for which a reprimand has been sufficient. The clothing at present is in good condition, having been recently issued. J! |; / 6o The new Police station, or barracks, has proved a source of great comfort and convenience to the members of the force, which they highly appreciate. The arrangements and accommodation in the lock-up have also been much improved by the new addition of the femile ward. In submitting the detailed account of all cases brought before the Police Court during the year it will be seen that crimes of a very serious nature are happily of rare occur- rence, the most serious cases recorded being two of wilful murder, one Chinese and one white man, but I am pleased to state that in each case the murderer was promptly brought to justice. The number of convictions obtained for infractions of the City By-Laws greatly exceed those of la.st year. I have been pleased to state that there has never been any riot in this city, and it is satisfactory to note that with the large concourse of people in and around the City during the 24th of May celebration last, it was not found necessary to make one single arrest Taking into consideration the great increase to the popu- lation of the City, the large number of men employed on public works, and the amount of traffic from the various Sound cities and from all parts of the Dominion of Canada, I consider the precentage of crime committed in the City of Victoria will compare favorably with that of any other City in the Dominion or elsewhere, a fact which speaks well for the general efficiency of the department, considering the smallness of the force compared with many other cities of the Dominion. I would beg respectfully to recommend the immediate appointment of a second sergeant, otherwise the new rules and regulations under which we are now working cannoi be effect- ively carried out .■;^:.^^'.;0&iiiim^mA. TJ 6i I also recommend the construction of a water-closet at the Police Station, for the use of the Constables, who have at present to use the prisoners' closet in the lock-up, which is very unsatisfactory, besides the inconvenience of coming down stairs at night and waiting in the cold while the jailer is being rung up to let them in. I wish also to state, that in the event of the projected extension to the City limits being carried out the police force must of necc-bslty be considerably enlarged, and an ambulance waggon will be needed for the conveyance of prisoners from the suburbs to the City lock-up and for various other purpo- ses for which we have at present to pay hack hire. I have the honor to remain. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Henry W. Sheppard, imperintendent of Police. i I r* 62 OFFENXES COMMITTED BY INDIANS DURING 1890. No NAMh OF OFFKNt'E. (Committed in the Police Conrt. 2, a 1 1 1 Aasanlt 1 ...... 1 •I AttemDt to Reeone Prisoner 1 8 ABsan] tincr Officer on Datv 1 1 4 Creating a Diatarbance ■" i" 3 1 « 6 1 5 « 7 Drunks lD() 35 2 4 4 37 1 2 & 1 1 1 1 3 4 1 1 1 6 Totals 29 119 .^#v ,,i*es-;iaii&>:;«£j:ii;i^j 63 OFFENCES COMMITTED BY ALL OTHERS BUT INDIANS AND CHINESE DURING 1890. No. 1 2 S 4 !i B 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 IS 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 80 81 82 38 84 85 88 87 88 39 40 41 42 48 44 45 40 Natcbe of Okfence. Aesanlt AMBaulting Officer on Duty AsBault with Intent to do Bodily Harm AranitinK Beamen to Desert, H. M. Navy Burglary Beatinff PaBRatte on Steamboat Cutting and Wounding (Carrying Concealed Weapons (/ustoms Act, Infraction of City By-L>vw«, Iiifrnctionof Creating a Disturbance Cruelty to Ai imals Dronka Desertion from II. M. Nayy Desertion from Canadian Moonted Infantry. . Disturbing places of Worship Disorderly C nduct on Street Enticing Se;.aien to Desert from H. M. Navy. Forgery Fighting Frequenting Houses of 111 Fame Highway Robbery Indecent Exposure — Inmate of House of 111 Fame Indecent Assault Keeping Houses of 111 Fame Larceny Lodgings Murder Malicious Damage to Property Merchants Shipping Act. Inf raotion of Necessary Witness Neglecting to Provide for Family Obtaining Money under False Pretences Obtaining Ooods Undur False Pretences Possession of Stokn Proirarty Refusing to Support Family Robbery from the Person Refusing to Pay Wages Bnppl^ng Intoxicants to Indians Shooting with Intent to do Bodily Harm Threatening Language Threatening to Kill Unsoond Mmd, &o Using Insulting Language Vagrancy « ^ J ^ d t t» ^ •S 3 X s a 8s ■« ^ ii 1 126 8 1 379 12 2 3 2 1 6 3 1 8 22 1 12 3 1 S 8 32 I 1 ., ..^. .... 2 1 38 19 1 1 16 34 30 1 10 8S 1 3 3 7 2 1 6 1 164 8 1 398 13 3 3 3 1 3 8 10 3 6 3 3 g 46 34 1 8 6 7 a 7 1 4 3 1 1 IS 1 6 1 85 9 43 II Totals . E90 34 197 811 / 64 RECAPITULATION. All Others but IndianR and INDIANS. CHINESE. Ohinese. A o g s 1890 _o s "o h =§ h °9 « •M , a^ ■n a* , 2 MONTHS. 5. 3-5 1 i i-3e l'3 "i i ■9t 1 1 i 1 ¥ a r5 1 If 1 .1 1 s '5 1 IP u January 34 34 48 49 3 2 28 .. 10 .. 13 .. 11 .. 7 6 .. 17 6 4 9 26 9 .... 1 4 6 8 .".■;; T\ February M March.... .... 3 109 ^^:;:::.::::::.:::::::: 87 (9 49 43 1 5 3 13 .. 9 .. 12 .. .. 6 . 16 . 11 3 2 1 1 12 4 ni June .... 1 2 • • . . 93 July •"> AnguBt 81 46 39 .. 12 .. 8 6 4 1 6 9 ISS September 1 8 1 78 October 73 61 42 3 S 2 1 38 .. 16 .. 20 .. .. 20 . 22 8 * s' 2 3 3 8 "i" 2 1?R November 99 December 2 ""i 81 Qband Totals. 1078 1890. NATIONALITY. I 1^ fc All others bat Indiana and Ohinese Indians ChineM Totals I S90 ISO 88 24 ""2 197 18 29 808 26 244 811 148 119 1078 65 Report of the Street Committee. CiTv Hall, Vcctouia, B. C, 31st December, IiSqo. His Worship the Mayor and I^oarcl of Aldermen. Gentlemen: — Your Committee have the honor to submit the following statement, showing the work performed during the year, including contracts, box drains laid, rock taken out by steam drill, rock broken by rock crusher, rock broken by hand, streets macadamized and repaired, sidewalks laid by contract and by city carpenter during the year. CONTRACTS ON HAND AT CLOSE OF 1S89 AND COMPLETED IN 1890. Ward. Btbeet. Jain»'8 Bay — Yates & Johnson. . . Johnson 8t — Yftles 8t. Tates 8t flathiirine., Superior .. Fernwood Hd . Discovery Yat"8 View Natitke op WonK. Grading and Bla'^tiuK. J Hakor . Qravellins ;J. Baker. . f'ONTRACTOn. Cost. Grading J. Cox Klnsting Knck. .. — .. W.Snider Blasting Rock .... H.H. McDonald.. Gravellin'/ J. Baker S;fi,P87 00 |1,06H00 $1,837 42 .* 637 50 $2,012 (X) $ IKK) 0(1 ! 1 WORK PERFORMED BY CONTRACT DURING THE YEAR. ' li Ward. 8TBI5ET. NATunr. or Work. Contractor. Cost. Fonrtli 93t)2 50 Johnson Johnson JonhsoD Johnson Depisiting Rock on st. Strengths Rk By Bdg. J. Haggerty Williams & tN'est $500 on $557 00 / ■ 66 CONTRACTS ON HAND BUT NOT COMPLETED. Wakd. Mati;be of Work. CONTBAOTOR. JulinHou Street CoDoreting Piles under draw of Rook Bay Bridge W' Laney Box Drains Laid During the Year. JohnBon street ward 5,804 feet Yates " •' 1,905 • .TameaBey 4,761 " Rock Broken by Hand. Johnson streetward 988^ yards Yates " " 187 James Bay •' 201^ 1,876% yards. Rock Taken Out by Steam Drill. Johnson streetward 8,000 yards Rock Broken by Crusher. James Bay ward 660 yards Yates street ward 1,382 " Johnson street ward 1,200 " 8,282 yards NEW SIDEWALKS LAID BY CONTRACT. Johnson Street Ward. 668 feet 4 feet wide 2851 •' 6 " •• 1818 " 8 " •• 568 " 10 •♦ " 100 " 12 " " James Bay Ward. 1816 feet 4 feet wide 797 " 6 " " 82 •• 8 " •• 67 Yates Street Ward. 128 feet 12 feet wide NEW SIDEWALKS LAID BY CITY CARPENTER Johnson Street Ward. 6 feet wide, 4122 feet 8 " " 690 *' 10 « " 592 *' 12 " " 100 " 5504 feet Yates Street Ward. 6 feet wide, 1360 feet 10 " " 600 " 12 " " 800 » 2760 feet. James Bay Ward. 6 feet wide, 950 feet. SIDEWALKS REPAIRED BY CITY CARPENTER. Johnson Street Ward. :» (1 I r; I 1 1 4 feet wide, 100 feet 6 i< ?las Street. HnrrisDU Street. Heury Street Hillside Avenue •loliD Street. Jnliusou Stret't. Kind's Road. Lanylcy Street North Park Street. Pniidoni Street. Pembroke Street. Pioneer Street Plc^aKant Slreet. PriueesH Aveiine. Store Slreet. Turner Street. Vaiieotiver Stre«'t. View Street. Wharf Street. Work Street. Pandora Street, North, e.xtending from Rebecca Street to Fernwood Road, was put in hands at the beginning of the year, for the purpose of grading and widening the Street; a considerable amount of work has been done, but owing to the large quantity of rock required to be blasted and the state of the finances, your Committee thought it advisable to discon- tinue the work. They would earnestly recommend the in- coming Board to cause the work to be resumed at an early date. Blanchard Street from Rae Street to Burdett Avenue has been completed, and your Committee hope that the incoming Board will continue the work and grade Burdett Avenue from Churchway to Quadra Street 69 An agreement was entered into with Mr. James Baker to grade Chatham Street, Spring Ridge, from Chambers Street to Fcrnwood Road, 40 feet in width, for the privilege of taking the sand underlying 20 feet of the Street to the depth of the subgrade. The property owners on said street with the exception of the Trustees of the Stafford estate, and the owners of lot 24, subsection 52, have signed an agreement to give 10 feet from their property for the purpose of widening the street from 20 feet to 40 feet, The work has been prosecuted faithfully by Mr. liaker, but a few of the property owners now refuse to allow their fences and buildings to be removed until the Stafford Estate allow theirs to be removed and give the 10 feet required. In conclusion your Committee would strongly recom- mend the macadamizing of Catherine Street by the Park Committee of the incoming Board, the street having been graded by the Street Committee at a cost of $6,387, which was paid out of the appropriation for streets. All of which is respectfully submitted. L. ViGELIUS, J. B. Harrison J. Holland, ■} Committ&j. I I / ;o YictOFia Pnblio Libpary. Victoria, B. C, 31st December, 1890. To the Library Committee. GENTLEMEN: — I have to report to you — ist, an increase of 800 volumes for the year, worth at least $900 ; we have now 6,000 volumes. 2nd. We have given out during the year 26,568 books; to ladies, 11,983 ; to gentlemen, 14,585. Our average daily lending, therefore, has been quite 100 for the whole year ; far above any anticipations. We have had as many as 1 80 in a single day. 3rd. New members have joined at the rate of 80 a month. These are 375 ladies, and 578 gentlemen; making 973 for the year. We have now a total membership of 1970. We had catalogues printed some time ago, and, up to date, have sold over $100 worth. The Library has been removed tothe City Hall build- ing, into much more commodious rooms. Here there is room for the extension of book shelves, and that this is much need- ed, is evident, in view of the above report. The general reading room is larger and more suitable ; and we have here a ladies' reading room very comfortably arranged. -*a.iEMff-i'': 71 Two months ago an assistant was appointed, so that the lending hbrary could be kept open the whole day and every- In fact, the Committee can point to a year's work, nei- ther equalled nor excelled in many larger cities, either on the Coast or m the East I have the honor to be, James McGregor, John Robertson, Librarian W D. MCKILLICAN. 72 Report of Park Committee. Although only a small sum was placed at the disposal of your Committee at the beginning of the year, it has been ex- pended economically and to the best advantage, so that your Com.mittee are able to report progress. As all are aware, the excellent landscape design selected for the park has only partially been executed. What has been done has excited the admiration of every one, and as a result thousands more have visited the park than during any previous year. Your Committee sincerely hope that the ratepayers this year will vote a sum sufficient to complete this handsome work of improvement. The trees, shrubbery, animals, birds, fish, etc., in the park are in a fine and flourishing condition. Your Committee beg to tender many thanks to the kind donators to the park and the " Zoo " during the year, and also to those gentlemen whose donations are now on the way from England and elsewhere. All of which is respectfully submitted. L. GOODACRE, \ W.Wilson, V Committee. Louis Vigelius, j ■"»»i».v».;»*L&rf4j;.i.i; r.,:.^»'ism 1> (S ^ X! b >. ■w rt (2 ^ 1 1 i ^ s ^ 9< a. 72 73 74 75 7« 77 78 79 80 8t 82 83 8i 85 86 87 88 8» 90 91 92 93 94 95 9U 97 9R the The nice Mill Bonus By-Law, 1889 The Flour Mill Bonus By-Law. 1889 Tho PapiT Mill Bonus By-Law, 188P Tlio Supar Refinery Bonus By-Law, 1889 The Hanlt Credit liouus By-Law. 1889 A By-Law rospootin« the Expenditure of Municipal Be venue for the year 1890 The Assessor, Buildiners Inspector anil Huperin- tendent of Public Works Hy-Law, 1K90. The Water Works Foreman Appointment By-Law, 1890 The f!ity Hall Addition Loan By-I.aw, 1890 The ( 'emetery Loan By-Law, 1890 The JohDAuu Street Sewer Ketfiilation By-Law, 189ri ... ., The Victoria Heal Estate Tax 8alo By-Law, 18<.)0. . . . The Wards By-Law. 18iK) The BuildinHTs Amendment By-Law, 1890 The Revenue By-Law Amendment By-Law, 1890 . . Park By-Law, 1890 A By-Law to amend the Revenue By-Law, 1889 A By-Law Fixing Special Rate to be Levied in respect of the By-Law Authorizing the Con- struction of the Water Works for the City of Victoria, 1873 A By-Law Fixing the Rate to be Levied in respect of the $r)0,000 Water Works Loan, 1875 A By-Law Rodacing 8i>ecial Rate Imposed l)y the Water Works Debenture and Revenue By-Law Amaudmont By-Law, 1877 _ A By-Law lieducing Special Rate Imposed by the ByLaw to Authorize the Raising of $20,000, 1878 A By-Law Reducing Special Rate Imposed by the " Public Fjighting " By-Law, 1885 A By-Law Reducing Special Rate imposed by the Drdinago By-Law, 1885 A By-Law Reducing Special Rate Imposed by the " Water Works Loan By-Law, 1886 " A By-Law Reducinjj Special Rate Imposed by the Street and Bridge Loan By-Law, 1H88 A By-Law Reducing Special Rate Imposed by the Johnson Street Sewer By-Law, 1888 A By-Law lieducing Special llate Imposed by the Water Works Loan By-Law. 18»8. Dec23,'89Jan.7, '90 (4 I H 4* 4( 44 41 Jan. 29.. Feb, 6.. .J I Feb. 12..! Feb, 19..; Feb, 19. March 3.. March 20 April 10., April 10, . May 14... Jane 4. .. J -3 18., I July 9.. July 9.. July 9. July 9., Jaly6. Jn'y9.. Jm> 9. July 9. Jnly 9, July 9. July 28. Jan. H, '90 44 ii Feb. 5 Feb. Vi Feb. 19 Fob, 26 March'j) March 26 April 16 Aj|)ril 30 MTay 7 May 21 Juno 11 June 25 Jaly -^3 July 23 July 23 July 23 July 23 July 23 July 23 July 23 July 23 -" -1.-^- ■'^^\ii9j^m\ ^^•f. nw ^ifi'*' 75 REPORT ON BY-LAWS.— Continued. S d Z 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 118 117 118 119 130 121 122 123 124 12.-) 12(i 127 128 129 130 TITLE OF BY-LAW. A By-Law RtMlncinff Spocinl BatP Imposod by the .S4"),iKM» Loan By-Law, IHM'.l A By-Lnw Ut'ducint,' Kpociul Kat»' ImpoHwl by tlio I .«70,(»i)0 Water Workii Loan By-Law, 1««9. ... i ■A By-Law lloduciiiK Bp^cial llato ImpoHOcl by tli«> I JitlO.aiO Water Works Loan By Law,lH«'.t A By-Law Koilucing SiM>cial llato Impospd by; I the FloaHiirc ({rouudH Loan By-Law, 1(^9 — j jA By-Law Ucducing Special JiatB Imposed Ijy the; I "Fire Department By-Law, !WH!». " ; |A By-Law UedneinK JSpecial Bate Imposed by the j iStrept Hailway (Juarai'teo By-Law, 1889 — iA By-Law UedticiuK Bixicial Kate Imposed by the; I Victoria baanicK and New Westminateri Railway Bonus By-Law 1889 1 'A By-Law Ueducinj? Hpecial Bate Imposed by the; ; City HaU Addition By-Ijaw, 1890 i A By-Law HeducinK Special Hate Imposed by the! " ('emetery Loan By-Law, IH'.K). " | A. By-Law lieducinR Special Kate Imposed by the 1 "Fhmr Mill Bonus By-Law, 1889." ] IA By-fjaw l{(>diu'inK Special Bate Imposed by thei I "Paper Mill Bonus By-Law, 1889." | A By-Law liediicinB Special Bat« imposed by thei 1 " SuKar Kefinery Bonus By-Law, 1889. " I IA By-Law BeBi)ectinK the Municipal Assespmenti I Roll tor the year 1890 A By-Law Prohibiting the Sale of Intoxicating! i Liquors to Minors under tiie Age of 20 years, i A By-Law Appointing three ("oramissioners of- 1 Sowers ' A By-Law to Amend the " Bank Credit By-Law,! ; i89»." A By-Law to Amend the '" Bui Idings By-Law. " — ' A By-Law Providing for the Widening of Ch.atham Street A By-Law to Appoint Park Commissioners forj ' Beacon Hill Park ! A By-Law to Amend the ' Revenue By-Law Amend-i ! ment By-Law, 1890. " iA By-Law t« Repeal the ''Fire Prevention By-Law." | IA By-Law to Enable the ('orporation of the (Uty of Victoria to Raise the sum of $300,000 for ! Se verage Purposes A By-Law Authorizm(; the Sale of part of Lot 423, Block 2, Victoria City The Streets By-Law Amendment By-Law, 1890 The Revenue By-Law 1889 Amendment By-Law, 1890. No.4 Resnlution re the Extension of the City Limits. . . . The Public MarRet Site By-Law, 1890 The Public Market Building By-Law, 1890 The ('rematory I'y-Law, I'UO The Streets Width By-Law. 1H87 Amendment By- Law. 1K90 The Commissioners of Sewers Appointment By- Law .\mendment By-Law, 1890 Municipal Election Begalation By-Law, 1890 a I July 9. July 9. July 9. July 9. July 9. July 9. I -^ Sept, 3. Sept. 6. Sept. 3 Sept. 3 Sept. 18 . Sept. 18 . Nov, 5. . -3 C. .•§ 1 July 9... July 9... July 9... July 9... July 9... July 10... June 28 .. July 18... August C . Sept. 3... Sept. 3... Nov. 12... Oct. 1... Oct. 8... Oct. 8... Oct. 8... Nov. 28.. Dec. 8. Dec. 20. July 23 July 23 I July iJ .;July 23 . Ijuly 23 !july 80 . July 30 July 30 July 30 I jjuly 30 . I July 30 . July 30 July 30 July 80 . Sept. 3 . iHept. 10 . iSept. 10 . jSept. 10 iSept. 10 .Sept. 7 .Sept 23 . Sept. 30 Dec. 2. . . Dec. 2... Dec. 2. . . Sept. 30 Nov. lil Nov. 19 Dec. 3 Dec. 3 Deo. 8 Deo. 18 Dec. 18 Jan. 2 76 I have the honor to report also that there have been 5.2 regular, 16 special, and 5 adjourned meetings of tlie Council during the year just closed. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Wellington J. Dowlek, Clerk of the Municipal Conncil. ^^^a 77 Building Inspector's Report. Victoria, H. C, January 6th, 1S91. To His Worship the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen Gentlemen, In presenting this, my first report as Building Inspector, I do so with pleasure ?s the following figures will show the prosperity and substantial growth of our cit>'. During the past year there were erected or being erecved 31 1 frame buildings at a cost oC $647,503 and 28 separate brick buildings at a cost of. 45 3,700 Making a total of $1,101,200 This does not include ordinary repairs w hich have to be done at all times, and which I have no hesitation in stating would amount to another hundred thousand dollars. The 28 brick blocks are classified as follows : — 1 block 4 stories in height 16 " 3 " •' 9 " 2 " " 2 " I " '• Comprising 28 stores. I addition to City Hall. 2 churches. 3 hotels. I stone church I wholesale house. I factory. 4 dwellings. / 78 311 Frame I^uil(Unt;.s classified as follows: 123 buildings 2 stories in height. 50 " i>^ " 138 " I Divided into wards they stand as follows : — Jamks IUv Ward. No. Cost. P'ramc Buildings 120 $319,300 Hrick Buildings 4 36,500 Yates Street Ward. Frame Buildings 72 222,200 Brick Buildings 19 325,800 Johnson Strelt Ward. Frame Buildings 119 146,700 Brick Buildings 5 50,700 Making a total of $1,101,200 f have visited all the frame buildings once, and the brick buildings four or five times each, and have al.so exam- ined the plans. In all cases the brick buildings are built in accordance with the City By-Law.s. I have prepared a detail list of all new buildings whif.h can be inspected at any time. I remain, Gentlen en. Your obedient .servant, Wn; W. Northcott. 79 I^"-E]J^O;Bi>T OF THK Superintendent of Public Works. 1 To his Worship the Mayor and Hoara of Aldermen. Gentlemkn, Your Superintendent of Public Works for the cit>- would respectfully report as follows : — That I have looked after the different buildings which the city ha- had built during the past season, namely, addition to City Hall, Female Prison Ward, and the finishing up of the Fire Hall and Police Barracks, as well as the furnish- ing of the l'-' VvM'cnt offices throughout. And I have given as much time to this department as my other duties would permit. And that the several works have been done in accord- ance with the plans and specifications prepared for the above buiklings. Your obedient servant, Wm. W. Northcott. l w» "" »H /\ impel 8o Report of Assessment Committee. To His Worship the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. GENTLIi.MKN: — Your Assessment Committee would respectful- ly report as follows: — That we did not consider it advisable to disturb the val- ues of the different properties for the year 1 890, on account of its having been done in 1 889, excepting those acreage pro- perties which were subdivided into building lots, and also all new buildings that were erected in 1889, which increased the roll nearly half a million of dollars. We think it would be advisable that, owing to the great progress our city is making, there should be a revaluation this year. And would also recommend to the incoming Council to petition the Legislature, at its next session, to have section 1 19, clause 3, changed in the Assessment Law, which would be an advantage and more equitable to all parties concerned. S. L. Kelly, Chairman. A. J. Smith, L. GOODACRE. ) 8i i^e:e^oe.t —OF IHE- CITY Tt^EASUHEt^. HMMMi 82 Corporation of the CASH STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR Balance Sheet, A88ET8. MCNioiPAii Taxes Octstandino: Wator rente f 9,38154 Inmirance tax 1,426 00 Trade licenRes 1,882 80 Real estate Tax 18,799 86 Bask op B. N. A. Sink'no Fund Account— Water works $100,000 do 50,000 do (1877) 20,000 do 7S.0O() do (1888) 20,000 do 70000 do 00,000 Electric LiKht 16,0(X) Drainage 5,000 Streets BO.OOO do 45,000 Corporation 20,000 Johnson Street Sewer 80,000 Park 28.000 Fire 15,000 City Hall 85,000 Cemetery 12,500 Bank B. N. A. Sewerage Fund Sewerage Works, new loan Johnson Street Sewer account Wat«r Works Construction account. Beacon Hill Park Electric LiK'nt Plant do BuildinR do Lot 318 Spring Ridge Property . . Deluge Kngin.T Hcuso Certified Correct. Jab.^^L. Batmub, Auditor. ■irtigrIT' ■'-'^■■'^^ 83 City of Victoria. ENDING 31ST DECEMHER, 1890. 3 1ST December, 1890. LIABILITIEH. Hank H. N. A., Ovonlraft do Markot Acoonnt VVafor Work Hnvflniio Accionnt Water Wurki) Dobenturiw, 1M74 ^ do du do do do do do do do do do do 8tre«t do do do Park do Firo do JohnHonBt. Bower, do Corporation do Drainage do Electric Light do Ceraetery ,(K)0 49,000 60,«X) 2S,iJ00 15,000 30,000 ao.oa) 5,000 le.oa) 12,500 30,000 *,71,B78 08 ll."i,20() CXI 5«,8'iO 93 00 U) ,00 00 00 00 (10 00 00 00 (K) 00 00 00 •00 00 00 Deposit Account, for Une of Htreeta A. MoBean & Co., Deposit Tax Sale lteTE^,N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 O^ Le of Streets Eegi-tration of Vehicles. . . , Library for Catalogues A. McBean, Deposit Sewerage .\ccount Bank B. N. A., Market Site Account Drainage Account, Refund from Sewerai?e Commissioners. Bank British North America, Johnson Street Sewer Fir(> Plant, Sale of Horses By-Laws Redemption of Land Sold for Taxes 1"ho8. Storey Jos. Gosnell Cemetery Loan City Hall Loan Police Court Fees and Fines 5,054 41» 83,569 57 43,(103 7(> 7,8011 00 480 00 205 00 3.56 25 100,669 59 22,602 5(1 3,075 00 14,440 00 1,604 75 37 00 227 10 80 00 11 00 365 75 7 00 2,223 75 64 34 39 1,230 00 120 00 I'lO 00 15,000 00 35,200 00 4,400 51) 7,249 50 275 ,0 40 00 37 87 160 00 362 45 12, .500 00 36,000 0') 5,109 50 Carried forward .$ 403.242 06 >«fe#*- - •*»:««i.iJ»»«y of the YEAR ■),051 4y 83,569 57 43,003 7(i 7,800 00 480 00 205 00 356 25 100,509 59 22,692 511 3,073 00 14,440 00 1,604 75 37 00 227 10 80 00 11 (H) 365 75 7 00 2,223 75 54 34 39 1,230 00 120 00 I'lO 00 15,000 00 33,200 00 4,400 50 7,249 50 275 V ') 40 OO 37 87 160 00 362 45 12,500 00 35,000 00 5,109 50 .$ 403.242 (Xi 85 City of Vietopia. ENDING 3IST DECEMBER, 1S90. DISBURSEMENTS. Water WorkB Debentures, Sinking Fund, $100,000 $ 3,790 00 Mater Works Debentures, Slaking Fund, $50,000 2,560 00 Water Works Debentares. Sinking Fund (1877) , $20,000 845 00 Water Works Debentures, Sinking Fund, $75,000 1,537 00 Water Works Debentures, Sinking Fund, (1888) , $20,000 266 00 Waterworks Debentures, Sinking Fund, $70,0 lO 1,428 m Water Works Debentures, Sinking Fund, $60,000 1,225 00 Corporation Debcnture.s Sinking Fund 8.i5 00 Electric Light Debentums, Sinking Fund 690 00 Drainage Debentures, Sinking Fund 186 00 Street Debenturos, Sinking Fund, $50,000 444 00 Jolinson Street Sewer, Sinking Fund 398 00 Street Debentures , Sinking Fund $43,000 919 00 Park, Sinking Fund 610 00 Fire, Sinking Fund 301 00 City Hall, Sinking Fund 735 00 Cemetery, Sin king Fund 262 00 Corporation Debentures, Interest $ 1,295 00 Waterworks, $100,000, Interest 6,317 50 " 50,000, " 3,500 00 " (1888)20,000, " 1,000 00 " (1877) 20,0(X), " 1,600 00 75,000, " 3,750 00 " 70.000, '• 3,500 00 60,000, " 3,000 00 Street Debent's, 30,000, " 2,500 00 Electric Light Debentures, Interest 960 00 Drainage Debentures, Interest 300 00 Johnson Street Sewer Debentures, Interest 1,500 00 Streets, $45,000, Interest ... 2,250 00 Park, Interest 1,250 00 Fin, Interest 750 00 City Pound Survey Expenses Board of Health Johnson Street Sewer Legal Expenses Commission Donations Cemetery Electric Light Plant Deposit Account, amou nt refunded Sewerage Loan Fund Market Site Bank British North America, Sewerage Fund. Drainage City Hall Office Furniture Road Roller and Crusher Fire Plant School Tax Outstanding Accounts Arbitration and Compensation for Damages . . . Fountain Cemetery Loan Account Steam Drills Eberts & Taylor Interest Weighing Machine Carried forward . $ 16,811 00 $ 33,472 50 953 07 3,397 9H 4,714 52 14,897 22 3.284 16 354 20 1.285 55 1,519 78 749 01 800 00 7,270 39 35,200 00 7,729 61 4,508 11 33,428 23 2,578 29 410 95 7,«24 69 6,468 33 294 30 1,694 SO 93 83 12,130 00 17 50 1,700 00 2,970 08 67 45 }l(«.47fi 24. 86 Brought forward $403,242 06 OtrrlBd forratd $ 403,242 06 $ 403,242 06 87 Brought forward Wateb Wobkb Extemsiom— Hauling $ Compensation for Accident Pipes, &u Lime Carriage Hire Sockets, Chains, &c Sundries Balance from Bank Account Police— Salaries $ Carriage, Express hire . . Fare of Prisoners Inqaeste, Funerals, Ac Keep of Prisoners Postage, Stationery, Fi-inting Drugs, &c Gas Telephones and Telegrams Coal Interpreter Hardware, &c Insurance Furniture Clothing, Blankets, (i 0(1 2,;!87 00 687 50 1,337 42 (iOO GO 2,012 no 302 50 300 (H) 957 on 1,445 60 21,442 17 4.296 42 290 24 4,495 24 271 26 1,122 05 760 67 248 92 448 85 95 00 78 50 30 62 2,041 53 84 3!) 101 38 116 03 i 47,267 28 1,706 01 $403,242 0« mm 92 VICTORIA Interest and Sinking Funi» RECEIPTS. Balance at Credit of Acooant. Jannary let | 8U,a()l .Vi CaHh leoeived from (yorporation of Victoria, from January Ist to December Slat, to pay AppropriationH for BinkingFand 11,01100 Interest allowed by Bank of British North America on amount at Credit of Sinking Fund 2,412 78 $94,225 30 Certified Correct, Ja8. L. Rayhttb, Auditor. 'ICTORIA 11,611 flt) 2,412 78 $94,225 30 93 WATER WORKS. Account, December 31ST 1890. DlSnUBSEMENTS Balannp t U4.V25 30 $94,225 W Victoria, January 12tb, 1801» Chas. Kent, Treasurer. H;,_ 94 VICTORIA Cash Statement, January i, RECEIPTS, Water RentB Hervioen Collected. $ 41.364 7H 2,31U INI $ 43,603 76 Certified Correct, J AS. L. Rathdb. Anditon 95 CTORIA NUARY I, $ 41.384 7H '2,21U (N) $ 43,608 7« WATER WORKS. TO Dkcicmber 3 I.ST, 1890. DISBURSEMENTS Salaries aud wanes | 7,803 H4 Meters 5.846 1)4 Hydrant boxes, pipe fitting, &c 1,518 67 Coal, Lumber, Printing, Hauling, &o 3,498 78 (JoupoNS FOH Inteuest Keoeemed. $100,oiM) Loan 50,000 (1888). (1877) . 20,000 20,000 75,000 ■ 70,000 60,000 Oorporatlou City of Victoria. Victoria, .lanuary llith, 1891. ("has Kent, Treasurer. t 18,668 13 6,317 5(1 3,600 00 1,000 00 1,600 oe 3,750 00 3,500 00 3,000 00 > 22,667 5U ?Q,268 13 $ 43,(! 3 7') mt. m 96 VICTORIA Balanci-: Shekt ASSETS. B»Bk of B. N. A., Sinking Fund, etc 94,262 30 Oonstrootlon Account 484,116 S7 CoTpoMtton of City of Victoria 56.520 99 $ 634,803 HO Certified Correct, Jab. L. RAvmiB, Auditor. CTO^IA :k Sfieht • 94,262 30 484,116 57 Sfi^MO 99 * 634,8«3 HO 97 WATER WORKS. Dpxemrkr 3 1. ST, 1890. LIABILITIES. Debenture Account Reveuu > Account, beinf? Excess of Assets over Liabilities * ;187,500 00 247,362 80 $634,862 80 Victoria, January 12th, 1891. Cbab. Kent, Treasurer, 98 Auditor's Beport. VliTORlA, H. C, Januarv- i2th, iSyi. To His Worship the Mayor and the l^oard of Aldermen. GENTLKMKX, 1 ha\c now the pleasure to hand >'ou the following Statements: Balance Sheet as at December 3 1 , 1890, and detailed statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the year 1 890, also in connection with the Water Works Balance Sheet. Cash Statement, and Interest Sinking Fund Account. All of which will, I trust, be found in order. Almost every department shows a gratifying increa.se of revenue over the estimate, the exceptions being, W'ater Rents, Road Tax, and Cemeter>' Fees. The shortage in the former is due firstl}' to the reduction in the price of water to 20c. per 1,000 gallons, and secondly to the fact of Mr. Partridge being laid up during t'.ic last two weeks of the year, a num ber of consumers who paj' by the year, half year and quarter, were consequcntl)' not collected from. This has also had the natural effect of increasing the outstanding Water Rates, which are this year $9,281.54 as against 8,856.06 at Decem- ber 31st, 1889. Under this head I would strongly recommend the appointing of an Assissant Water Collector, as the rapidl)- increasing population makes it impossible for one man to do the whole work, however energetic he ma} be ; at the same time, having an assisstant would enable separate account-; t^ be kept with the Water Consumers; although of the first 99 2th, I Syr, crmen. .1 you the ember 3 i , xpcnditure iter Works cint^ Fund rder. increase of ater Rents, the former 2r to 20c. Partridge ^r, a nuni- id quarter, also had ter Rates, at Decem- mend the he rapidl}' man to do t the same :counts t) r the first importance, this is not done now, for the simple reason that there is no one to do it. The smi.ll amount collected for Road Tax is due solel)- to the lack of an enerijetic and acti\e collector. In.stead of a paltry 800 there should be at least, out of a population of 25,000, 2,500 persons liable for Road Tax, this would give a rc\enue of $5,000 in.stead of $1,600 as this year. Cemetery fees arc less than the estimate by some $275, and $100 less than they were last )ear. The total collections from ordinary sources amount to $224,722.99 an increase of $23,585.50 over the estimate. The arrears of taxes, etc. , with the exception of Water Rates, as already mentioned, are not nearly as large as the}' were last year, outstanding Real Estate taxes being $6,308.24 less than at the beginning of the year. This is largely due to a Tax Sale having been held during the yjar, when a number of arrears, some of which had been standing for years, were closed out. Hy making this sale an annual affair the arrears can always be kept within reasonable bounds. If there has been an increase in the Revenue so has there been a corresponding increase in the Expenditure, the onl)- department that has not exceeded its appropriation being that of Street Lighting. A large amount has been s^jcnt to meet demands that were not expected at the beginning of the year, and some of which were almost forced on the Cor- poration. Among these ' may mention Johnson Street Sewer on which was expended $7,675.22 more than the amount borrowed. Application has been made to the Sewerage Commissioners for a refund of this amount, but so far without succe.ss. Fire Plant in excess of loan $2,878.35; School Tax $6,468.23, ^ :rL t>;,;,3ation for damages $1,694.50. This Ji ! lOO latter is for damages awarded by arbitration to various parties for loss sustained through altering the grades of the streets, and under the heading of " Miscellaneous" $3,323.74, to meet various unforseen expenditures which are continually cropping up throughout the year, and for which no estimate can possibly be made. Owing to the large amount of litigation in which the City has been engaged this year the amount of Messrs. Eberts & Taylor's (the legal advisers) account comes this year to $2,702.96 as against $',700 last year. You will notice that, acting under authority of section 74 of the Municipalities Act 1 890, the Government of British Columbia has been debited with $322.64 being 25 per cent, of the amount expended by the Corporation " towards the maintenance of the poor and destitute." During the latter part of the year By-Laws authorizing the borrowing of money for the following purposes were passed, viz: — Sewerage $300,000 Market Site and Building $100,000 Crematory $ 10,000 the Bonds for which have not yet been sold. The Bank of British North America have advanced $35,200 on the security of the Market Bonds and the first payment on account of the site has been paid. Several items that have appeared in the Balance Sheets of former years, have this year been written off, viz: — City Maps $ 27.00 Street Gas Lamps 100.00 Street Scraping 225.00 Drainage 5,582.71 .,S«*KsPi* to various ades of the '$3,323-74. continually no estimate which the ;ssrs. Eberts his year to of section it of British 5 per cent, owards the authorizing poses were advanced d the first nee Sheets lOI this lattef being the cost of the original Pickering plans plus certain later expenses of Mr. Pickering ; now that the plans have no practical value they have been charged to the Profit and Loss Account. An amount of $3,400.21 has also been written off from Mr, Russell's Account, leaving a balanceof $2,000, this being the amount of the guarantee Bonds which will no doubt be paid eventually. The valuations of Corporation Real Estate in the Bal- ance have been made by Mr. Northcott, the Assessor ; tho.se of plant, etc. , by the various heads of the departments taken from actual stock. The Bank of British North America now adverti.se that they allow 4 per cent, interest on deposits ; this will no doubt apply to our Sinking Fund Accounts which now only bear 3 per cent. The amount required next year to pay Sinking Fund and Debenture Interest amounts to $73,177.28. I would again strongly repeat my recommendations of last year to have the Municipalities Act altered to allow of the fiscal year ending on the 30 November, or perhaps, better still, to make that date the last on which taxes may be collected. On the last three days of the year nearly $45,000.00 were collected, made up of upwards of 900 item.s. The bills for December were not finally pas.sed until January 5th ; to make all these various entries and then draw up the various statements in the short time prior to nomination day is almo.st an impossibility, as the greatest part of the work is of such a nature that only one man can work at it ; this year, by engaging extra help, and working, I might say, night and day, the accounts are only ready on the afternoon of nomi- nation day ; every year the time gets less until the year when New Years day falls on a Sunday, there will only be five clear days to do the whole work, and by that time, if past years may be taken as a criterion, there will be a large "mmmmmmmmam i7'- P. .1, IS ft. r if' I03 increase in the amount of work to be done. If the taxes were all collected by the 30th of November there would not be such a rush at the end of the year, and more attention could be given to the various statements than is possible in the short time at present available, and which their importance demands. I have the honor to be, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J AS. L. Raymur, Auditor. i ill! •: '< — O-WI— u. -^mi^--^ te taxes were ould not be mtion could sible in the importance it, •-'•■■■: lYMUR, Auditor. / L:^ 'v>;