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'%- », BOOK AKTo jroii nainn% CKymimwnr i pS!^ < .-s. fc-' -fJtt'JHF"* *» i^t ^SH sra^P SHSc! SHSHSHSBSaSHSHSaSHSa! 1 A I "^Sa- «s ,m A« i i ^i» trnt* ■-;-*iiW»ti,je H._ « . -ir-,. \ \ ANNUAL REPORT OF JAMES FELL, Mayor of the City. of VICTOgU, ^BITISH <3C>LUMBIA For the year ending jrsi December^ 1886. VICTORIA. B.O.: tkxn A. ooHur, iooE um 9ob pbihthb, aoyramcBxr svBunr. • m Jtmtm / msmik !sas?«^as2SH5HsasasHsasHsasasa! ^Ff r rs>a 3 f( -'^ I Ik ! 'I I -I NAMES OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL' For the Year 1886, James Fell. OOTJISrOILLODEe/S ; John Grant. A. J. Smith. S. T. Styles. W. A.' Robertson. L. Vigelius. D. W. Higgins. R. Lipsett. M. Humher. F. S. Barnard. #. ^m-i^u. ANNUAL REPORT -OP- OTA-^Ns/IES FELXi,, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA, B. 0. City Hall, Victoria, B.C., Jan. 11th, 1887. To the Members of the Council and Rate-payers of Victoria City: Ladies and Gentlemen. — Following the example of my predecessors and a custom originated by them, I am afforded an opportunity of placing before you a brief account of the labor of the Council, and a financial statement of our city during the past year. It must be satisfactory to all to see the rapid growth our fair city has made, and to hear of its beauty, not only for position, but for its glorious surround- ings, from the lips of all who have visited us; and now it must rest upon those who are chosen by you to succeed us, io maintain and keep green,, our.^chs^racter. Bearing these things in mind, I must say the Council just retiring have, in my judgment, endeavored to do so. A.11 must admit that during" the past year more has been done to our streets than in any previous one, and that soon those streets will be as much Bpoken^ of as our roads are in all the various outlets from ouir smm MM mnH lBc'Sdi3cibr"T?qH5~tibcL5g5B5H5a5B5 r ^ m % m I I' city. As regard »ic1ewalkB, we have endeavored to meet the wishes of nearly all who stood in need of them, and perhaps in some cases have done too much. The work on our streets, when those now in hand shall have been completed, will serve for many years to come, and the expenses of repairing those in order will be light. For the future I see no great need, except for a main sewerage drain, to incur any further in- debtedness, and that, if properly attended to, need not he< much of a burden upon the tax-payers; in fact I think it could be carrietl out so as to be a saving. As Victoria in and still must be the great terminus of all railways in this part, it is a duty we owe to ourselves, and those that come after us, to see that our city should not, by the want of fore- sight, fail to be beautified and embellished — not only our city but all that belongs to us. If our friends in the local gov- ernment will only assist us, and make the road that has been suggested to our property at Cedar Hill, I feel sure it will hq ote means of enhancing the value of real estate, for it must be admitted by all that one of the principal things we have to look after our visiting friends. From them we must derive great beniefit, and it is only by making things pleasing that we shall induce them to come;, therefore I trust that our fel- low citizens will not feel alarmed, for they may rest assured that the loans granted this year are not lost, but wiU give good return in the near future. And now, ladi^ and gen- tlen^en, according to the usage of formeV retiring may on, I will give you a condensed statement of the scate and working d ored to meet the ihem, and perhapn oik ou our streets, mpleted, will serve of repairing thos*^ lee no great need, lur any further in- to, need not b^ in fact I think it As Victoria in all railways in thia those that come y the want of fore- not only our city Is in the local gov- road that has been feel sure it will bij estate, for it must pal things we have em we must derive lings pleasing that L trust that our fel- y may rest assured t; lost, but wlU give w, lindiea and gen< retiring mayorB, I » 8 cate and working se the Gorponttion ith the varioua im> 7t our revenue will ort time will reach PUBLIC HEALTH. The next great question after finances, is the public health. I am happy to say, although we have a large accession to our population, that the returns of death came less than last year by 86, and for some time we have not been visited by any eerioTis epidemic. Great improvement has been made by the appointment of an officer to see especially to the Chinese part of the city during the past year, and the numerous drains put in have done much to abate that which has been made too much of. FIRE DEPARTMENT. AVhen the contemplated improvements shall have been completed in our water works, we shall be the best situated city on this continent,^ as fire engines will scarcely be needed and the rates for insurance should be considerably reduced ; if not, ft local office should be started in our city by our wealthy men. I must compliment our Chief and Firemen for their zeal and energy in attending to their duties during the past year. MARKET. 9 We have none. The time will come when provision will have to be made in this respect. PARK AND CEMETERY. Little has been done to Beacon Hill Park, I should like to see a fountain and a summer house on the highest point of the hill, as well as other improvements; and I hope the next council may be able to do something by way of beautify- ing that charming spot. The cemetery is in good order and well kept, with but few complaints. I hope the Local Government will complete S2. 5,924 88 Maps of City 560 57 Eleotrio Light Plant. 31,262 00 Corpomtion Horses and Oarts 1,391 50 Town Lot 1419. 2,419 00 Town Lot IJiSO.. 2,600 00 Spring Ridge Property !.... 3,478 83* Pound Property 1,600 17 Street Oas Lampa 669 80 Ro«d Roller and Rook Crusher 6,057 42 Drainage Aooount 4,2ra 26 CifySSl 16,876 4?7 Steain Engine ; 1,000 00 Corporate Seal 568' 80 Fountain 729 05 Eleotrio Light Building 8,701 70 Office Furniture 2,356 94 Water Works Reservoirs 3,462 00 Bank B. N. A. Account. 1,538 00 Scow 200 00 Steam Drills. 1,422 30 Street Sprinklers. 190 00 Cash on hand 188 62 $160,285 50 9 TION OF THE e She&t, 3l8t CITY OF VICTORIA. Dedember, 1886, • LIABILITIES. Gorporation Summai-y . . ., $ 40,770 71 Be^enite Aooonnt 1 4,928 20 Bank B. N. A 4,783 00 Water Works Debenture Loan : Interest 36 30 Boss Bay Cemetery 1,786 80 Srporation Debentures Account 20,000 00 metery Property 1,980 49 Drainage Debentures Account. 6,000 00 Electric Light Debentures Account. 16,000 00 Streets and Bridges Debentures Account. 50,000 OO Water Works Debentures Account: $75,000 Loan 6,000 00 $160,286 50 Vic'roBiA, B. C, 7th Januarj', 1887. Thor RussBLii, Accountant J. W. Griffiths, Auditor. gt'h ' tomftj ' , ' :« ' ; ■ SM« «sasa3?sasasES3sasasasEsasasasa« CORPOKATION OF THE • Cash Statement for the Tear <;aBh on hand Ist January. 188& .' 9 239 23 Bank B. N. A., Increase of balance 3,653 56 Water Works Rents 37,786 44 Fire Insurance, Direct Tax 5,187 50 Street Repairs, Refund 165 42 City Police, Refund Burial Fees. 19 50 <5i«y Pound Fees 279 75 Surveying Expenses, Street Lines ».... 5500 Street Lighting, Refund 91 98 Water Works Debentures, S75,000 Loan, Refund of Interest . 36 3i* Real Estate Tax 55,296 30 Trades Licenses '. 15,587 00 Wholesale Liquor Licenses 1,250 00 RetaU do : 13,125 00 Road Tax 1,641 00 Weighing Machine, Fees 1222 50 Maps of the City sold 118 oO Police Court, Fines and Fees 2,782 60 Ross Bay Cemetery, Fees 1,897 50 •Coriwrate Seal, Receipts 8 00 Streets and Bridges, Debentures 50,000 00 Water Works Debentures, $76,000 Loan 5,000 00 Bank B. N. A. (Cheques), Ileflervoirs Account 3,462 00 $197,905 08 juHmmmifii ,r:«ft3iB-- '^r:^l CITY OF VICTOBIA. ending Slat Dec, 1886. ' EXPENDITURES. Provincial Qovemment $729 26 - Water Works, (i^enerai account. 15,616 52 do Sinking Fund, $100,000 loan 2,360 00 do do 50,000 loan 1,750 00 do do 20,000 loan 412 00 Fire Department 14,759 20 Electric Light Debentures, Sinking Fund 696 00 Drainage Debentures, Sinking Fund 186 00 Street Repairs 28,776 99 Streets and Bridges, $50,000 Loan Account 23,940 10 City Police 16,678 13 City Pound 823 10 Charges, including Salaries, Printing, Advertising, Election Expenses, etc 7,983 26 Surveying Expenses 2,197 03 Board of Health 1,202 75 Street Lighting 6,072 53 Sidewalks 6,924 63 do $50,000 loan 8,905 13 Legal Expenses 559 60 Commission on Collections 364 90 Donations, including Royal Hospital, $300; Agricultural As- sociation, $500; Militia, $150; Regatta, $100. . . . 1,389 50 Discount on Silver 26 50 Corporation Debenturts, Sinking Fund 619 65 Corporation Interest 1,470 00 Water Works, Interest $100,000 Joan 6,650 00 do do 50,000 loan 3,587 50 do do 20,000 loan 1,600 00 Electric Light Debenture •«, Interest 960 00 Drainage Debentures, Interest 300 00 Beacon Hill Park 433 00 General Interest 1,335 11 Weighing Machine, Commission 20 80 Maps of City, cost 679 07 Police Court, Refund 125 00 Ross Bay Cemetery 1,280 08 Electric Light Plant $18,976 66 Less refund overcharge freight 242 66 18,734 00 Corporation Cart 150 00* Pound Property, New 675 30 Road Roller and Rock Crusher 699 51 Drainage * 15 00 Pickering & Crompton. Sewerage plans 3,198 00 Electric Light Building 3,701 70 Office Furniture 44 37 Water Works Reservoirs, including land purchased 3,462 00 Bank B. N. A., Reservoir Account 5,000 00 Steam Drills 38 10 Street Sprinkler 190 00 Vancouver Relief Fund 500 14 Cash balance -. 183 62 $197,905 08 Victoria, B. C, 7th January, Ism. Thob. RusflCLL, AocoantanU J. W. Qbiffitbs, Auditor. .WHei la CORPOilATION OF THE Statement of Actual Cash Assets ASSETS. Municipal Taxes outstanding .$14,95i8 20 Gaah on hand 183 62 Balance 2,512 58 $17,624 40 VICTORIA Balance Sheet, ASSETS. 2 Bank B. N. A $ 53,616 98 Corporation of Victoria 105,874 83 Construction Account 229,890 4 «389,882 23 '■- ,-.■'■ ■ "■':SJ " ■1 1 1 n i ii ll TION OF THE Cash Assets 13 CITY OF VICTORIA. and Liabilities, 31st Dec, 1886. LIABILITIES. Bank of B. N. A $ 4,783 00 Unpaid contracts iu hand 11^15 10 Accounts unpaid l,OS26 30 917,624 40 VioTOBiA, B. C, January 7tb, 1887. Thomas Bttssblij, Accountant. J. W. Griffiths, Auditor. WATER WORKS. 30th November, 1886, LIABILITIES. Interest and Sinking Fund. ,. .$ 63,616 92 Debenture Account 162,fi|BQ 00 Revenue Account 165,7w SI BedeemedDe^ntures.... , 7,600 00 9389,882 28 ViOTOBXA, B. C, January 7th, 1887. THoyAB Birssaiiii, t^ater Commissioner. J. W. Obifviths, Auditor. ■MiN JSHapqasBsasasHsasasasasasasas r, 77 ! r I 11 , ft,- ,t i>, . 1^ VICTORIA Statement of Revenue From 1st January to REOEIFTS. Water rents $36,071 1 9 Services oolleoted , 1,715 25 $37,786 44 • ' * Interest and Sinking 1886. RECEIPTS. Nov. 30— Balance at credit of account $47,570 19 Gash received from the Corporation of Victoria, be- tween Ist December, 1885, and 30th Nov. 1886, to pay interest on all loan& ' j,455 00 Do. do. Sinking fund 4,614 44 . Interest allowed by Bank B. N. A. on amounts at credit of Sinking Fund 1,432 29 $64,071 92 j"-«i VICTORIA It o£ Revenue 1st January to .«36,071 19 . 1,715 25 $37,786 44 \ and Sinking 847,570 19 Victoria, be- 1886, to pay ' j,455 00 4,614 44 unonnts at 1,432 29 364,071 92 15 : WATER WORKS. Collected and Disbursed 3l8t December, 18S6. DISBURSEMENTS. Charges, including Salaries, Printing, etc 9^967 94 Maintenance. ; 1)252 57 Service Pipes 1,776 40 Main Pi^ Extension 8,820 61 Oorporation of Victoria 22,189 92 987,786 44 Victoria, B. C, 7th January, 1887. Thomas Busskll, Accountant J. W. Qrifpitbs, Auditor. Fund Account. DISBURSEMENTS. Paid interest on Coupons presented between Ist December, 1885, and 30t.h November, 1886 $10,456 00* Balance 53,616 92 $64,071 92, Victoria, B. C, 7th January, 1886. Thomas Russell, Accotmtant. J. W. Griffiths, Auditor. I ' " 16 COKPOKATION OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA. City Hall, Victoria, B. C, Jan. 8th, 1887. To His Worship the Matjor and Municipal Council; Gentlemen, — The books and vouchers for the year h'om Ist January to Slst December, 1886, hare been examined bj me and are correct. I hand" you herewith balance sheet, statement of actual cash assets and liabilities, statement of cash receipts and disbursements; dlso Watfer works balance sheet, receipts and disbursements, and interest and sinking fund account for the year ending Slst December, 1886. • I may call your attention to the fact that the amount es- timated for electric light plant building was $13,000, the ac- tual amount expended being $22,435 70, and for fire depart- ment was $9,000, -while the actual expenditure was $14,759 20. The latter account, however, includes a number of hydrants, repairs to fire engines, and 500 feet of hose now on the way from England. Your obedient servant, J. W. Griffiths. ' Auditor. i', ♦*■.- ""^■^■■••((iifii 17 REPORT OF ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMITTEE. To His Worship the Mayor ami Municipql CounciL Gentlemen. — As the ratepayers confirmed the proposi- tion of the late Council for the supplementing of the Electrio Light, a contract was made bntween the Corporation and the " Sp^ry Electric Light, Motor and Carbrake Company," of Chicago, Illinois, to supply two dynamos of a capacity of 80,000 candle power. These have been received and are in place, alongside of the two old ones in the new building, which was erected during the year for the accommodation of the necessary motive power, and have been actively in opera- tion for over two months, with satisfactory results, except when, from the breaking or slipping of the worthless belts I now in lise, and sundry other smaller causes, which your Committee expect will be obviated by the time that the ne" |;belting, ordered, shall have come to hand ; but even if the Lbelting were all that could be desired, it was scarcely to be 1 "expected that there would not be some drawbacks for 'a time liu the perfection of the light. Your committee know that I the light produced is good, and believe that it is fully up to the public's expectations, and they do not hesitate tc state, that this city is better lighted at present than many cities of Idouble its size. • The intersectional lamps, except in a few spots, give a g^n- [ehil and good light in the thickly built part of the City, while themastrin the suburban portions furnish nearly all with fair share, much more so certainly than if the same lamips rare erected on the individual plan. Thft oi^ratiTe expense for the year clewed has been i|S,96(r, ifeir dollai^ at the right side of the estimate madb at tlie ling of the year, which was 96,000, while there «rt> > 5SaP<:i55S5E5c!5B5B5ESHSS5a525E£ «H«i i 18 several hundred dollars worth of goods on hand which are required in maintenance. The estimated expenditure to be made in connection with the enlargement of the city's street lighting power at the first of the year, including the cost of the two new dynamos, &c., was placed at $13„000, while the actual expenditure has been $22,435.70. The estimate of $13,000 was based upon calcu- lations made by the Consulting Engineer with the under- standing that the improvement upon the old bdilding wag not to exceed $500 in enlarging, and on the frame work for the dynamos. But the present council came to the opinion, through the advice of the engineer, that it would be better to build a new and more substantial one, which was erected at a cost of $3,701.70, including engine's beds, shafting frame beds, and beds for the dynamos, the masonry, and brick work toi the machinery is all laid in cement with the greatest care. A brick chimney was built instead of the iron funnel, so that the sound of the steam exhaust might be muffled ; a result which has happily been attained. These extras ac- count for some $3,200 of the amount over expended. . Unfortunately, our first Consulting Engineer died whec the work on the brick building was only a few days in the hands of the contractor. As the Mayor and Council are aware, it was then found • necessary to engage another engin- eer to see that the work would be properly carried out Ac- cordingly Joseph Spratt, Esq., was selected. Afterward it was discovered that Ithe boiler and engine then being built under contract, at a cost of $2,700, was not of sufficient power to drive the four dynamos. In consequence, a number of changes had to be made in the internal arrangements, as well as the cutting down and rebuilding of walls so that iJie old engine might be put in position and be operated in con- junction with the new one. This entailed, in addition to the removing and placing of the old boiler and engine, the ex- tension of the shafting, new pullies and a quantity of other a hand which are 19 t concomitaut machine work, which has increased the outlay in this particular by nearly $3,300. Several other changes were made from time to time in the distribution of the lamps, the purchase of consequent additional material, the making of large pullies for all the dynamos, the expense incurred in. repairing a damaged dynamo, difference between sin- gle and double lamps, and allowance tp Mr. G. P. Gi^een, ex- pert, for detention over agreed time, with sundry other items which si^ells up the sum expended to $9,435.70 more than the amount estimated. Tour committee could suggest desirable improvehients, but as a new council will have taken their seats in a few days, we think it better to leave the matter in their hands, with the feeling that the service will receive their closest attention. All of which is respectfully submitted, M. HuMBER, John Grant, Street Lighting and Electiie Light Committee. « Victoria, January 8, 1887. -o- * * REPORT OF FIRE WARDENS. . Victoria, B. C, January 5th, 1887. To Ws Worship the Mayor and City Council: Gentlemen,— In presenting the First Annual Report of the Fire Wardens of the City of Victoria, we consider it ad- I±555H5PRa555S5S555B5S5S5H5a5B5S! 20 visable to state that a precedent will thereby be established which will prove beneficial to the City. On January Ist, 1886, in accorilnnce with a by-law, as- sented to by the property owners, the City Council arfsuniea full control over the Fire Department. A number of men •were engaged at salfA'ieH aggregating $561.18 monthly. On March Ist, Rules and Eegulations were pasried and enforced satisfactorily.' During the past year the expenditure connected with tlie Department was necessarily very large; but the Fire Ward- ens always kept economy in view. The steam fire engines were almost useless; and it became absolutely necessary to re- pair them. Horses were purchased and kept in the engine ihouses. A fire escape, ordered by the Volunteer Departraent,waB paid for by the present Council. Repairs and extra carpenter work became necessary in order to keep the engine houses in proper condition. The salaries of the officers and men, al- though very small, aggregated almost six hundred dollars monthly and the Fire Wardens found it practically impossi- ble to conduct the affairs of the Department at a less cost during the first year of its existence. It was considered ad- visable to purchase 500 feet of canvas hose from Mr. Joseph Wriglesworth and, at the request of the Chief Engineer, 1000 (feet of oaibolized hose was ordered from T. Mcllroy, of Tor- .onto, also 500 feet of canvas hose ffom Merry weather & Sons, Ij6ndon. Appended is an inventory of property belonging ito the City, and in use by the Fire Department. Itiis almost unnecessary to state that, in case of fire, the water supply is very good; a number of new hydrants were erected duBBg the past year. On the completion of the reservoirs, this City will be the best protected, it this respect, on the Pabific C«ast Th^ eSBtoieiity of th^ Department has been thoroughly iie«te4^ and; altiieigh ^i foree ia numerically small, tht ^ be establirtheil 21 officers flnd men are to be ouinmended for their proraptnesi and ability. Appended is a lint of ofBcerR and men, with their occupation and Ralaries set opposite their respective names. During the past year two serious conflagrations occurr- ed, destroying property valued at $100,000. These, in ad- dition to other fires which took place during the year, cause the fire record t« be far above the average. A list ot fires, with the estimated losses, is appended. The Chief Engineer has frequently called our attention^ to the small number of men under his control, and we con- sider it necessary, for the welfare of the City, that our successors should seriously consider this matter, and devise means for augmenting the force. An extension hook and ladder truck is urgently needed. The ladders, at present in use, will scarcely reach a two- storey buildiLft " .e fire escape is almost useless, on account of numerous wireb across the streets. A hose carriage, to be drawn by one horse, is necessary.. This matter was already considered and the purchase thereof laid over for the incoming Council. In conclusion, the Fire Wardens are of the opinion that tlie officers' and men have been faithful and energetic, and de- serve great credit. The police also deserve praise for assis- tance rendered at fires. .LIST OF FIRES DURING THE YEAR 1886. TIME. Jan. 12. False alarm; corner of Fort and Moss streets 1 p.m " 16. False alarm from James Bay 7:20 p.m " 21. Alarm;chimney in Kwong Lee's cabins 7:30 p.m l£5B5aS?qa5S5S555B5u^ r 1 I a Jan. 31. Fire» at Central Chambers, Fort street; loss, $4,000; cause of fire unknown 5:50 a.m Feb. 20. Fire in moulding shop at Albion Iron Works; cause unknown; loss alout $200 8:30 p.m Apr. 14. Fire at Kwong Chong's, Cormorant street; no damage; cause, cooking opium. 8:20 a.m " 14. Fire in residence o ^ Fort street: house occupied by Mrs. Jeflfiies; loss, $50; cause, lamp overturned by a drunken man 9 p.m " 21. Alarm; cor. Douglas and Rae streets; loss, nominal; cause, boys lighting fire on floor of old shed 10:25 a. m May 13. Alarm from corner of Yates ai^d Cook streets; fire in house belonging to S. Gillespie; damage, $300; cause, lamp exploding 10:40 p.m June 4. Fire on roof of moulding shop, Albion Iron Works; damage, slight; cause, sparks from moulding shop 6:45 p.m " 16. Fire in Chinese wash-house on Johnson St.; damage slight; cause, matches igniting 10:50 a.m " 18. Fire in empty house over ravine at foot of Johnson street^ loss, nominal; cause, incendiary 10 p. m " 20. Alarm; corner Government and John streets; cause, burning brush; no damage 2:30 a.m " 21. Fire at Messrs. Smith & Clark's factory ; damage, slight; cause, sparks from boiler 3:10 p.m " 25. Fire in house owned by C. Jenkinson, in , alley between Fort and View sts.; damage, slight; cause, leaving lamp in proximity to window blind, 9:30 p.m July ^. Fire in residence comer of Douglas and Pandora sts.; damage, slight; cause, unknown 10:30 p lu " 3. Fire on'west side of Government street, between Fort and Bastion streets; buildings owned by Messrs. A. Ofner and J. Sehl; buildings oc- cupied by Messrs. Atwell King & Co., M. W. Waitt & Co., J. Sehl, ap^l M. Lenz; also, office occupied by Messrs. Heisterman & Haynes; • stock of T. Carrington damaged by removal and water; loss, $35,100; cause of fire unknown. . : 10:40 p.m " 4. Alarm; tearing down walls of above buildings 11 a.m " 21. Fire in C. P. R. Saloon, Johnson st, below Douglas; damage, $500; in- sured; cause, unknown 3 a.m " 26. Fire in lodging house on Cormoraiit st., between Douglas and Blancliard; loss on building, $3,000; furniture, $1,000; insured; cause, incendiary, 12:05 a.m Aug. 3. Fire at Vancouver House, Yates street; no damage; cause, carelessness with matches 11:40 a.m " 4. Fire on Messrs. Welch, Rilhet & Co.'s wiiarfi no damage; cause unknown, 8:40 a. m " 4. Fire at Spring llidge; burning brush.. 1:40 p.m " 4. F:re in house near Muirhend «fe Man's nfill; damage, $50; cause, incen- diary 2:50 p.m " 6. Fire a{ Irvmg Bros.'s -shoe store. Gov- ernment street; damage, slight; cause, sparks from road roller. ... 3:20 p.m iSSa? 3raiS5H55SE15Sl5H55EZ5E£i'S5B! r, V- w i il Aug. 16. " 16. " 81. Sept. 1. " 18. Oct. 1. /.< 3. «1 4 (( 6 (( 8. a 10. u 14 u 19. Nov. 8. Fire on roof of M. R. Smith's cracker bakery, Fort street; no damage; cause, sparks igniting shingles ... 7:40 p.m Fire in cabin on Fort street; no alarm; ^ damage, slight; cause, incendiary. 7:40 p.m False alarm 12:46 p.m Fire at W- Heathorn's boot and shoe factory, Government street; loss, eptimated at $75,000; cause, un- known; partially insured 2:85 a.m Fire at Messrs. Smith & Clark's factory. Fort street; loss, about $3,000; insured; cause, unknown 7:85 p.m Fire at house occupied by Mrs. Levy, corner of View and Quadra sts.; » cause, supposed to be lighted can- dle setting fire to wall; loss, about $100 7:10 p.m Fire in house on Humboldt street, oc- cupied by man named Fraser; loss, $50; cause, spark from wood fire igiiitiug straw matrass 11 ^i^ False alarm 8.30 p.m Fire on Discovery street; cause, burn- ing rubbish; no damage 3:40 p.m Fire on Discovery street; same cause. . 5:20 p.m Fire on Discovery street; same cause. . 9:15 p.m Alarm; Fairfield Road; residence of Geo. Winter; no damage 8:45 p.m Alarm; hay barn outside city limits. . . 11;50 p.m Alarm : false 8:15 p.m Fire on Fisgard street, 'above Douglas: house owned by Mr. T. Storey; oc- . cupied by Mr. Decker; cau^, un- known; loss, about $700; no insur- ance on building; furniture insur- ed 9:15 p.m L>5 Nov. 5. Fire on Elizabeth sti'eet; house occupi- ed by man named West; loss, $100; insured; cause, upsetting lamp... . 12:15 p.m "' 9. Fire in building on Store street; oc- cupied by Mr. Morris Moss: Mr. P. Everatt owner of building; loss, $300; insured; cause un- known 9 a.m " 13. Alarm; extinguishing bo:^fires on Cor- morant street 11 :50 p.m Dec. 10. Alarm; chimney on fire at Dr. Mat- thews' residence Fort street; no damage. 8:15 p.m a LIST OF OFFICERS AND MEN BELONGING TO THE VICTORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT. C. J. Phillips, Chief Engineer, salary $58.33 per month. T. Deasy, Assistant Engineer, " 25.00 " M. J. Conlin, Foreman No. 1 Co.'y, " 16.25 « C. N. Gowan, " "2 " " 16.25 " A. Borde, " " 3 " " 16.25 " C. Bush, Engine Driver, " 60.00 " B. G. Haigh, " " " 60.00 Horse Driver, " ,60-00 '^ D. F. Fee, Hoseman, " 14.00 " W. Lennox, " " 14.00 G. Gowen, " . " 14.00 " W.Cameron, " . " 14.00 " H. McDowell, " ' " 14.00 C.Miller, " " 14.00 T.Hodges, " " 14.00 L. F. Bowman, " «' 14.00 H. L.Salmon, " ' " 14.00 F. Allatt, " " 14.00 " J. A. Hagenbauch, Hoseman, " 14.00 '> R.Liddle, . u u j.^qq « ssaa^'.s (( (( 1400 u u 1400 (( (( 1400 « « 1400 u 14.00 26 W. Bryce, Hook and Ladder man, salary $14.00 per month. J. Bryce, A. Boas, C.'Smiti, E. Hodges, " K. Spates, " LIST OF PROPEKTY BELONGING TO THE CITY AND AT PRESENT IN USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. No. 1 House occupied by Hook and Ladder Company. 1 Truck, carrying 4 ladders, 9 hooks, 4 lanterns, 150 feet rope, 2 crowbars, 4 axes, 2 saws, 6 buckets. 1 large ladder, 1 small ladder. 1 sprinkler. 1 thermometer. 2 coal oil cans. 200 torches. 1 hay fork. 1 shovel. 1 horse. 1 set harness. 1 hand fire engine. 3 bedsteads. ^ No. 2 House, situate on Yates street. 1 Merryweather steam fire engine. 2 two-wheel hose cares. 1 four-wheel hose cart. 1 Silsby heater. 1000 feet carbolized hose, good. 700 feet canvas hose, rubber-lined, good. 50 feet f-inch hose. 5 new Buckeye lanterns 1 shovel. ^^gi^i0fft0fmj/0ltmmm ^Hfm 27 2 hydrant keys. 1 thermometer. 3 nozzles. 1 suction connection. 1 Babcock fire extinguisher. 14 spnnners. 3 coal bags. 1 tool for turning over engine. 5 supply pipes. 2 crowbars. 1 hoe. 1 die. 1 navy coupling. 1 steel sledge. 1 set sleigh runners. 1 spray nozzle. 1 pair gas tong nippers. 1 tube expander. ' 1 set valve springs. 1 patent hyrant key with spanner attached. 1 steel brand, V. F. D. 2 patent leak stops. 1 wheel barrow, ^ 50 feet rope. 1 Siamese connection. 1 dividing breaching. 1 chipping hammer. 1 ratchet drill. 2 cape chisels. 2 flat chisels. 1 hose expander. 1 vice. 1 pipe. 1 wrench. 1 pair briers. 1 ladder. 1 old suction. saspsasasBsasHsasasasasEsasssasasasE! ^-S' liAi ^ . .28 2 axes. 1 clock. 2 zinc buckets. 1 hay fork. 1 shovel. 8 bedsteads, ,^ 3 maps. ' 46 helmets. v 13 red shirts. 2 horses and harness. Iflag. No. 3 Engine Houee^ Pandora street. 1 Button steam fire engine. 1,300 feet carbolized hose. • v 1,150 feet canvas hose, rubber lined. 2 hose Aarts. 1 bucket truck, broken. 1 fire escape. 1 jack screw. 10 spanners. 1 axe. 5 supply pipes. 1 stove and piping. 1 force pump. • ' 2 hydrant keys. 1 blunderbuss.J 1 suction connection. 8 nozzles. 1 dividing breaching. 1 Siamese connection with stop cock. , 1 patent spanner and hydrant key. 4 leak stops. 1 wheel barrow. 50 feet rope. •4 coal bags. 100 feet old hose. Boap****"**""^^ HBB "wrr ■■■tUfjIL.. 20 5 new Buckeye lanterns. 1 flag. ' Lot old flags. 1 old suction. James Bay Engine Btouse. 1 hand fire engine. 1 hose cart. 350 feet hose. 1 stove and piping. 2 coal oil lamps. In possession of Foremen and Men. 21 suits rubber clothing, old. * In possession of Chief and Assistant. 1 buUseye lantern each. 1 map of city each. ^our Fire Wardens recommend tliat Mr. Deasy be paid i20 for extra services as Secretary. Louis ViGELius, A, J. Smith, S T. Styles. llsa 5SaPqa5S5iL5HS55B5B5S5S555B5S5H5S55S5 ! 30 KEPORT OF THE SANITARY COMMITTEE. U'% i: Victoria, B. C, 7th January, 1887. To His Worship the Mayor and Municipal Council: ' ' Gentlemen : — The Sanit&ry Committee have the honor to submit a final report showing the number of notices served to abate nuisances ; the number of persons arraigned for non-compliance with tjie sanitary laws ; the number of underground wooden drains laid in the different wards dur- ing the year, and other important matters pertaining to the sanitary conditiofa of the city. Your committee took energetic steps at the commence- ment of the past year, to compel owners and occupiers to comply with the sanitary regu^tions. The Chinese residing on Cormorant and Fisgard streets were very lax, and that particular portion of the city was in a filthy condition. Nu- merous visits were made to that portion of the city and ihe committee caused drains to be constructed wherever consid- ered necessary. Ninety notices, in writing, were served on persons to abate nuisances. Forty persons were ordered, verbally, to comply with regulations, and ten persons were arraigned in the police court for refusing to carry out the sanitary laws. An extensive system of underground drainage was car- ried out by your committee. Formerly open earth drains were used, allowing stagnant water to saturate the ground and endangering Health. This has been in i manner reme- died, and the attention of the incoming council should be directed to the necessity of constructing underground wood- en drains in preference to the unsightly ditches which may be seen on many of our streets. During the past year 19,400 feet of box drains were laid in the following wards, viz : 31 OMMITTEE. I January, 1887. I Cottnoil: ' ' }e liave the honor umber of notices persons arraigned i^s ; the number of Ferent wards dur- pertaining to the at the commence- 1 and occupiers to > Chinese residing k^ery lax, and that y condition. Nu- the city and rhe wherever conaid- , were served on ns were ordered, ten persons were g to carry out the Irainage was car- pen earth drains nivate the ground i manner reme- •uncil should be ilerground wood- les which may be drains were laid James Bay Ward 4,680 feet. Johnson Street Ward 9,170 feet Yates Street Ward. 6,550 feet. Total 19,400 feet. . The death rate during tlie year 1886 was extremely low» and is a subject of congratulation, considering the large in* crease in population. The Secretary for Boss Bay Cemetery, Mr. J. D. Bobinson, states in his annual report that the bur- ials for the year 1886 show a decrease of 86 when com- pared with the number of burials during the previous year. No infectious diseases were reported, and the sanitary condi- tien of the city is very good. Ycur committee consider that the health officer. Dr. G. L. Milne, has been very diligent and efficient. We consider that he deserves great cjedit for his promptness and ability^ The Sanitary Inspector appointed by the present council has proved a very useful adjunct The police always willingly assisted your committee.* In conclusion, we would respectfully call attention to the vast difference noticeable on the streets along which un- derground wooden drains were constructed during the past year, and the committee are of the opinion thai the cost of constructing underground drains would be much less than the amount required to keep open earth drains in proper repair. AVe have the honor to be, Gentlemen, your obedient serv- ants. - . 8. T. Styles, I). W,' HiGGINS, LOUI8 VlQELIUS, Sanitary Committee. m liSBSHSPqasasasasasHsssasasasasssasasasBs fT r 1\ 32 REPORT OF POLICE COMMITTEE. Victoria; B. C, January 8th, 1887. To his Worship ihe Mayor and Ciiy Council: Gentlemen: -The Police Committee beg to report that the force is in a state of fair efficiency. The force consists of one superintendent, one acting sergeant, and eight con- stables, with two plain-clothesmen, for detective duty. Dar- ing the year the cost of maintaining a lockup and gaoler has been placed on the shoulders of the City, notwithstanding which, and the payment of a large sum early in the year for fipecial constables to put down Chinese thieving, and the re- fund to the Government of a large sum for the keep of City prisoners in 1885, the expenditure for the year has been $16,678.13, or $431.87 below the estimate. New uniforms have been purchased for the force during the year, and neces- sary alterations have been made at the gaol: The City will have to meet the cost of a lock-up, or bar- racks^ the present 4)remises being the property of theG:rS555S5E5H5B5B555E5S5B5B5a5a5H5B£ I f ^^^ ;u W»rd. Htreet. LenKth. Natara of Work. Cost. Contractor. John- sonSt. Second street 1,080 ft , Camberingtft gravelling 294.00 J. Baker. l!<*'*l« lisa 42 OFFENCES COMMITTEP BY ALL OTHERS THAN INDIANS AND CHINESE IN 1886. i 'Mi No. NATURE OF OFFENCES. 1 Assaults 2| Attempted Arson .' SiBy-Laws. 4' Carnally knowing girl under 12. &'Drunk8 6lDeBerters from H. M. S 7: 8] Defrayding Revenue. I Embezzlement. • 9 House Breaking. 10| Intimidating Witneseep 11; Keeping house of Ill-fame 12jLaroeny ISjLodgings. 14 Malicious Injuries to Property 15;Merchant Seaman's Act 16; Neglecting to Support Family 17|Neglecting to Pay Wages 18j Obtaining Goods by False Pretence. 19| Obtaining Board by False Pretence. 20| Possession of Stolen Property 21|Posse88ion r ' Intoxicant 22;Robbery from the Person 23;Refilsing to Pay Taxes. 24|Refusing to Pay Steamer Fare 25;Rape 26:Suppl^ing Intoxicant 27! Shooting with Intent 28| Smuggling. 29i Threatening Language 30| Trading without License 3l|Unsound Mind • 32; Unlawful Possession of Game 33. Unlawful Wounding. 34 Vagrants 35' Witness Necessary. 84 22 1 46 59 1 113 7 9 1 1 1 1 4 5 14 8 21 16 2 8 9 9 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 8 2 5 2 1 10 1 1 2 2 1 5 4 2 5 9 Ij li ' 69 13 3 839 14 190 § 66 1 105 1 120 9 1 1 1 1 9 43 16 5 18 2 1 2 1 5 1 5 2 7 1 11 3 3 9 2 14 1 1 82 3 '■'•'^imm ly aini m nwiS Si* tS THAN INDIANS 4d OFFENCES COMMITTED BY INDIANS IN 1886. Nov NATURE OF OFFENCES. ABsaulto Drunks , Larceny Lodgings Malicous injuries to property Necessary Witnesses Possession of Intoxicant Supplying Intoxicant Vagrants Total 3 6 1 65 3 7 5 1 1 9 34 17 1 15 1 38 128 '68 12 1 1 9 51 1 16 166 OFFENCES COMMITTED BY CHINESE IN 1886. Assaults Burglary By-Laws. Carrying CJoncealed Weapons Harboring Girls for Prostitution . Inflicting Bodily Harm , . Larceny. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 8 Necessary Witness 339 14 190 543 Possession of Intoxicant Possession of Stolen Property. Perjury Robbery with Violence Robbery from the person Keeping House of Ill-Fame. . . Supplying Intoxicant Suicide, attempted Unsound Mind Unlawful Possession of Game. Unlawful Gam:ng Vagrants TOTAI,. 1 26 1 27 7 1 1 30 3 8 25 129 1 6 1 16 1 1 26 5 8 tl 18 5 1 6 1 1 2 5 1 2 1 2 17 76 7 6 33 1 1 1 45 5 1 29 2 1 1 a 35 2 5 1 10 42 231 lisa sas?«rasas2sasasssHsasas25asE5asasasa! MOHTHS. WHITES. 44 RECAPITULATION. INDIANS. 4^ s I s I CHINESR II si 3 •January . . 27 17 44 13 18 7 17 4 February . 81 1 14 46 19 2 21 24 5 7 March. . . . 26 8 » 38 8 1 i 12 1 4 April May 45 2 14; 6] 14 5 1( 17 5- 86 12 8l 4« 10 4 1^ 9 1 5 June 28 3j 2€ 12 3 IS 6 5 July 28 23 46 4 i 4 2 August . . . 80 1 36 61 12 4 IC 17 9 September 82 1 11 44 7 4 11 6 1 9 October. . . 26 1 18, 4( 15 6 21 5 1 November 24 2 311 57 7 3 101 13 1 4 December. 16 1 "! 28 7 6 38 13 9 21 389 14 190 543 128 166 129 26 76 2t 3( I Eh 85 103 171 64 2i 102 15 75 11 52 6 m 2i 109 71 67 181 85 30l 71 2311940 C. p. BLOOMFIELD, Chief of rolioe. liiHHi V^-ii- 46 CHINESE. i 9^ 11 1. a 1 1 • 1 1 1 s 7 17 4 28 R') .1 24 5 7 30 103 i 12 1 4 17 64 « 17 5- W 102 1 9 1 5 15 75 E 6 5 11 52 4 4 2 g 56 6 17 9 26 109 1 6 1 9 16 71 1 5 1 6 67 t 13 1 4 18 85 3 9 21 30 71 6 129 26 76 231 940 CEMETERY REPORT. City Hall, Victobia, Jap. 4th, 18ft7. To His Worship the Mayor atid Municipal Council: Gentlemen, — I have to report the following statistios of Burials in Robs Bay Cenletery for the year ending Slai December, 1886, viz. : ' OMFIELD, Chief of Police. Children, still bom i s'ales. 4 20 6 2 1 2 24 23 9 7 2 5 54 Females 3 16 7 1 9 9 6 5 1 ToteL 7 " under 12 months of ace 86 " from 1 vear old to 5 vears 18 " "5 " 10 " 2 From 10 years old to 15 years. 1 » 16 " 20 " 3 " 20 " 40 " 88 " 40 " 60 " 32 " 60 " 70 " 16 " 70 " 80 " 7 " 80 " 90 " 4 Indians ' 10 Chinese 66 159 1 59 218 TT^ llsa S3S?<7E>5c!5i!S^SE5^53S2E[EL5H5H5S5S5B5E5B£ P ! 46 The Nationalities are aa follows: British Columbia Males. 32 17 7 9 3 1 6 t 1 3 5 1 1 1 1 5 64 4 Females 25 7 1 4 5 1 7 c 1 3 Total. 57 Enffland . t 24 Scotland • 8 Ireland. 13 Wales 3 Channel Islands 1 Canada 11 Chili 1 United States 15 Mexico 1 France 3 Germany 5 Russia « . . . . 1 Iceland 1 West Indies 1 Unknown 1 Indians 10 Chinese 56 Still-bom Children 7 1R9 69 218 I find that in the year 1885 there were 243 males and 61 females burried, showing a decrease during the past year of 84 males and 2 females. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, your obedient servant, JAMES D. ROBINSON, Secretary Boss Bay Cemetery. 47 ules. Females Total. 32 25 57 17 7 24 7 1 8 9 4 13 3 3 1 1 6 5 11 1 1 8 7 15 1 1 3 3 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 10 54 1 55 4 3 7 .R9 69 218 REPOUT OF HEALTH OFFICER. ^ere 243 males and luring the paat year )ur obedient servant, NSON, IBS Bay Cemetery. Victoria. B. C, Dec. 22d, 1886. To his Worship the Mayor and City Council: Gentlemen,— In accordance with the Public Health By-Law, I beg to report on the sanitary condition of the City during the year. There have not been any severe epidemics of contagious diseases, and the general health of the citizens has been very good. The part of the city known as China- town during the past summer has been under strict observa- tion, and the condition under the new regulations has very much improved, although the sanitary inspector has met with some difficulty in carrying out regulations among the Chinese. I beg also to draw your attention to a very important fact, namely: the marked decrease in the death-rate during the past year in the city. The number of deaths for this year being 212, as compared with 304 of last year, showing a very large decrease, being nearly one-third less than last year. Notwithstanding that many are buried here who should properly belong to otiier districts, Victoria City being the capital and center for hospital accommodation, large numbers are brought here for treatment and attention, necessarily in- creasing the death-rate than should otherwise exist. I also beg to draw your attention to the fact of Chinese continually selling opium to the whites, and steps should be taken to have it stopped, as the pemicions habit of opium eating leads to impaired health and physical wreck. During the.year I have notioed that a great number who have been lodged in the City look-up were arrested for beiog IS sa3?«nasas5sasHsaHasa5asasasE^^sssasH! TTT I > m 1 1 i; i of UDBOund mind, all Buch being of the poorer olaBses and Chinese, leading me to believe that insanity is on the in- crease, especially among the Chinese. '« I have the honor to remain your obedient servant, G. L. MILNE, M. D. C. M. Health OflScer, mamm mis" JKii. poorer classes and sanity is on the in- dient servant, , M. D. C. M. Health Officer,