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Rates, from $2.50 to $5.00 per day. -**- *-^*t»i PROVINCB PHINT ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME." -^^^ . They Also Lead to TH E DflLLgl§ HOT& L o« • • ♦► THE MOST RECHERCHE HOTEL IN THE CITY. ♦ VIGTORIA. B.G. ♦ SITUATED Witt\in ar\ easy distance of tV|e corr\rqercial centre and corT\iT\ar|ding a splendid view of tt|e Straits of San Juan de Fxica, arid -witl^in five rr\inxites to t]:ie -wl^arf landings of tl^e Cl^ina, Australian and San Francisco Steaix\ers, etc, It t|as all tlie rnore rriodern iiriprovernents, including tl\e electric ligtlt ttirougliolit, and is conducted on tY\e Arr\erican plan by Mr. YItp[. Jensen, w>i:iose repu- tation CIS a successful caterer is universally Kno'Wn. Ttie various suites of roorns are ele- gantly furnislied, and, in a few words, it is tl^e rnost conqplete, luxurious and liberally irianaged Iriotel in tl^e Province. A paradise in surr(n\er and a rnost perfect \\orT\e in winter for farnilies ar\d travellers. i •^ f BRIEFLY DESCRIBED. -^>4<-^ VICTORIA, the most pleasant and delightful city on the Pacific Coast, is the capital and seat of Government of British Columbia, situated on the extreme south-eastern extremity of Vancouver Island, in lat. 48* 25' 20" north and long. 123- 22' 24" west. Early in the present century, the Hudson's Bay Company established a tradmg post at Victoria; in 1847, they built a fort ; and, in 1852, the town was surveyed and plotted by the late Mr. Pemberton and hie assistants; and, in 1862, was in- corporated as a city. At the present time, the City Council comprises a mayor and nine aldermen, elected annually iii January. Since incorporation, the city limits have been several times extended, until they now embrace an area of about S}4 square miles. Victoria is a city manifold in its advantages and delightful to the heart of the tourist. Driving over any of the excellent and well preserved and macadamized roads the eye is en- chanted with the picturesqueness of the landscape and the handsome residences, with their well-kept gardenb , are evidence of the prosiierity of the inhabitants and the richness of the soil. The scenery is grand ; Mount Baker with it's ever snow- clad top being conspicuous in the distance, and the drives in and around Vic'oria are numerous and enchanting. The climate is delightful ; in summer, always cool and pleasant. i V -'^^fe^Vr^*^'^^^ eapetnally in tlie eveninga ; in the winter, the thermometer rarely falls below 16* above zero ; tlie average rainfall being about thirty-four ini-bes. The incr3ado of the pojmlation has been steady. In 1874, it numbered 4,674; in 1884, 12,000; and, at the last lensus, in 1891, taken by the city, the return was 22,981. To the sportsman, Victoria is a delightful headquarters; for within easy distance of the city can be found in plenty quail, snipe, wilvinter season, i)er- formances by the best companies are continuously represented. The industries of Victoria are numerous and varied, in- cluding large iron and boiler works, macliine shops, saw mills, dour and rice mills, chemical works, ship-building, etc. ; in fact, every industry is well represented by many flourisliing firms of old standing and respectability. The various churches are well represented ; amongst the principal being Christ Churcli Cathedral in Burdette Avenue, (Anglican) ; St. Andrew's Cathedral (R.C.), in Blanchard street ; the Methodist, in Pandora street; the Presbyterian, in Douglas street ; with several others of all denominations scattered over the city, all in close proximity by car line to the Dallas Hotel. Victoria has a splendid ten minutes' service of electric street railways, conducted by a private company, having about 14}4 miles of rails, branching out in various directions from the business centre, having a terminus within two minutes' walk of the Dallas Hotel. II I I F OAK BAY. A most popular resort for picnii'H and excursions. A splendid view of Mount Haker can V)e seen from the hay. Electric tram-cars ru.. from the Dallas Hotel. THE PROVINCIAL MUSEUM. Situa'«ed in the Goveiimient grounds in James' Bay, a few minutes by tram from ihe Dallas Hotel, is open to the public free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organi/.ed in 1887, with a few specimens of British Columbia products in mineral and natural history, it has developtid under the iil>le supervision of Mr. John Fannin, the curator, to its prestnt extensive and interesting collection of mineralb, fossils, Indian curios, specimens of natural history, etc., ei-., which all visitors should not fail to see. COLDSTREAM. A very picturesque resort about il miles from Victoria, so named from an excitement some years since of goli being found in its stream, is reached by the E. & N. railway; but a drive from the Dallal Hotel, through Esquimau, the various hamlets and Langford plains (tlie picnic paradise of Vic- torians), would repay the tourist. Hunting and fishing, com- bined with its most lovely scenery, are it« chief attractions. COWICHAN LAKE. Readied from Victoria by the E. &. N. railway, is famous for its lake, which is twenty miles long and two miles wide, and abounds in fish, principally speckled trout. This lake is noted throughout the Province for its excellent fly fishing — fifty or sixty pounds being no uncommon catch in a single day. The beautiful resorts around Victoria frequented by the sportsman, cyclist and by tourists and Victorians in riding and driving are so numerous that to give them in detail would require more space than is at command ; suffice it to say that from the Dallas Hotel, the visitor can, within a very few minutes, satisfy his requirements, be tiiey boating, fishing, hunting, driving or walking. ^ RESORTS ^^ < • • In and around Victoria. > > ♦ < * BEACON HILL. Lying to the south of the city, and overlooking the Straits of San Juan, and within five minutes' from the Dallal Hotel. It commands from its high points perhaps the finest landscape views of mountains, water and islands that are to be seen in any part of the world. From the Dallas Hotel, an uninter- rupted drive along the shores of i^e Straits and through the park can be enjoyed that is unequalled anywhere. Nature has done much and, being embellished by the art of man, has made Beacon Hill the pride of Victoria. It is a grand athletic ground, and various games— such as cricket, baseball, lacrosse, etc.— are always being played. THE aORQE. A north arm of the harbour is reached by a lovely drive from the Dallas Hotel ; but the most favoured route is by boat. The scenery around the Gorge is very beautiful. ESQUIMALT. One of the most prominent resorts in the vicinity of Vic toria lying to the west of the city, has a most splendid harbour, where Her Majesty's men-of-war are always stationed; it being the naval station for the Pacific squadron, every facility is given the public to inspect them at all times. The graving dock, lately built at the expenditure of one million dollars, is 400 feet in length, 26 feet deep, and has an entrance of 90 feet. The electric railway tram-cars run from the Dallas Hotel. The drive from the Dallas Hotel through the city and over the north arm of the harlwur is very beautiful. I r I IN VICTORIA ARE HANDSOME STRUCTURES. ■ > ♦ < ■ THE LAW COURTS. Situated in the centre of the city In Rastion rquare. THE NEW GOVERNMENT BLIl.OINGS, Fronting on Jamett Hay; now being erected at a cost of about 11,000,000. THE CUSTOM HOUSE, On Wharf Street. THE POST OFFICE, On Government Street. THE PROVINCIAL MUSEUM, Jame8 Bay. THE CITY HALL, With its Public Library and free reading rooms, on Douglas Str.et. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, On Fort Street, with the various ward schools— two of which have lately been erected at a cost of $40,000. THE BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING, On Bastion Square. THE UNION CLUB, On Pougla.s Street. THE ROYAL JUBILEE HOSPITAL, Costing $100,000, on Cadboro Bay Road. THE AGRICULTURAL HALL, On Cadboro Bay Road. These are among the handsome edifices already btiilt on a scale adapted not only for the (iresent use, but for the future increased requirements. STEAMBOAT SERVICE. FOR SAN KRANCISCO (7riO inllcH)-Hte.traerH arrive »nd lU-part every five davK from the wharf opponite the Dallad Hotel. FOR CHINA AND .lAl'AN-t'anaaian Faclflc steamers Empress of Japan, India tmd CIiImu iirrlve and depart from the wharf opposite I>AU.AS MoTF.l., forltilKhtly, The Northern l'ath of each month. TRAIN SERVICE. FOR NANAIMO AND DEPARTURE BAY— The E. & N. train leaves daily at 8 a.m.; an additional train leaves Friday, Saturday and Sunday, nt 4 :.tO p.m., returning same day. TO SYDNEY (Saanich)— Leave Victoria at 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on week days, mid h:1,") a.m and 2 p.m. on Sundays. STAGE ROUTES. FOR MOUNT TOLMIE— Stage leaves Fort Street 11 a.m. dally, ex. Sunday. FOR SAANICH— Leaves Post Office each Tuesday and Friday at 2 p.m. FOR METCHOSIN-Everv Kridav at 8 a.m. FOR SOOKE— Every Friday at 7 a.m. ELECTR'C TRAM CARS. Leave the Dallas IIotkl every twenty minutes, for ^'aanich road, Fern- wood road, Victoria West, Esquimau, Oak Bay, Cadboro Bay, Royal Jubilee llosiiital and Agricultural Grounds. Trains in (Connection with Victoria Steamers. C.P.R.— The Atlantic Express leaves Vancouver dally at '4 o'clock. The Pacific Express arrives daily at 13 o'clock. FOR SE.\ TTLE, per C.P.R., via Mission— Train leaves Vancjuver daily at 9 a.m. FOR SEATTLE, per Great Northern— Train leaves New Westminster dailv at '.):30 a.m. FOR NEW WESTMIN.«TER, per C.P.R.— Train leaves Vancouver daily at 9 and 11:00 o'clock. FOR ST. PAUL AND EA.STERN POINTS, per Northern Pacific— Train leaves Seattle daily at 10;'20 p.m. FOR PORTLAND, SAN FRANCISCO AND ALL POINTS SOUTH— Trains leave Seattle nt 9 a.m. FOR SPOKANE, ST. PAUL AND ALL EASTERN POINTS— Trains leave Seattle daily at 11 p.m. P I ^/ie Province is a fiigfi cfass fiferary wee^fy paper buGfisfiecfon Sa-furcfaifs. Sencf posfCarcf forSampfe Copy {of Ae 1/l^anayln^ iidi-for R 0. Drawer 6^ ViC TORiA, a.c. / ^ REI.IAMI.E lllSINKSS HOISES. w •t^ ESTABLISHED 1362. «^^ SOLE AGENTS FOR 1 OROSSLeV St SONS' ^ CARPETS, NAIRNS, LINOLEUMS, LIBERTY ARf FABRICS ^ AMERICAN Rattan Cos REED AND RATTAN FURNITURE. I XHE LARGEST STOCK OF Furniture, Art Squares, Wallpapers, Crockery, Carpets, Linoleums, Curtains, Glassware, Silverware. Rugs, Oilcloths, Draperies, Fine Art China, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHINGS t The Largest and Most Interesting Store in the Province, I SHOWROOMb, 51 to 55 f^ORT ST. ^ i FACTORY, HUMBOLDT STREET. Victoria, b.c ^ f^>^^^^^^^:s^^^-.^.^-i^^*^A^^»A»>«..A» « ...».. CORNER '^«^iflf mTif\"!y*'iL?e^^,H^ [ Trounce Ave. and Broad Street. with <'Hmp?H:-n & Co.. if they v/ii;it Suits vt Trousers iiiii^ N; Doint; Business at all British Columbia ;>orts. \ Q' BALLAST BURNISHED. -W Ships Letters Audrcssed to our care Delivered Promptly and Free of Charge, hy F». O. BOX 350. VICTORIA, B.C. LAKESIDE HOTEL COWICHAN LAKE U73KISCOUiZER ISLKND- Price and Jaynes, Proprietors. y<. THE CENTRE OF HUNTING AND FLY FISHING. I Sportsmen and Tourists should not fall to pay this most charming spot a visit. Canadian Pacific Navigation Co., LIMITED PRINCIPAL OFFICE, - VICTORIA, B.C. • tS^ 'X' •X— < =£-J»' steamers of this Line, carrying' passengers, freight and Her Majesty's mails, leave Victoria regularly for Vancouver, New Westminster, and points on Eraser River, connectinr with trains of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Nanaimo, and Forts on the East Coast, and ALL POINTS ON THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN COASTS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA JOHN IRVING, Manager.