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MARBOEUF Prop'r nAnjTjijiJvinjxiauiJinjinnjvnjirinJxrinnniT^^ WOHKRT .7AMIKMON, " ^ " MfiUHKei'. ■^^ OPERA HOUSE ,^^ M^m =^» CLAS STREETS, VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA ijxruannjxruuTJTnnnJxruiJxrinjTJUiriJijTJxrmj^^ niinj\suuuu\nruu\suu\njuuu\nnj uuuuuuxru AWT^m Turn FEHFOHMANCE CAE.£< AX XHJB EUROPEAN PI^AIST. 116-11§ GOYEKNITIEMT STREET. It is the well-known place for the choicest of all kinds of MEATS and OYSTERS, served on the true culinaire principle by the old experienced caterers, vrsr.!. FCTRNisHSD noonas. JVC- cSzJ JIj_ "^^0"CJ"!ISrC3r- SMOKE KURTZ'S CIGARS. T^E60L0I]IST .aWlNTER3 -AM) — LITHOG=?APHERS nORE PRETTY GIRLS BRIGHT IDEAS NEW IDEAS GOOD COMEDIANS noKE NEW MUSIC NEW SONGS NEW SAYINGS NEW JOKES nORE ORIGINAL DANCING LEQITIMATe DANCING HUMOROUS DANCING CHARACTER DANCING -AND- DON'T (^ ..."'i'.,- .* t-fHfys-.^x.t./^^^ More Honest, Old Homestead Fun in Mii of Diliii than all v>e other Farce-Comedies in the Country put together. COMING T Victoria Theatre, March 14th. -TO THE- Buy a Typewriter ^ until you have tried the NEW Yost Vritios lacbiQe No other m.-.-ohine can commence to equal it! Robert Jamieson, - Sole Agent, Next Door to Post Office. FIND YOUR FORTUNE IN LUCKY S.A.iTTO X)OD^IIsrGI-0 INVESTMENT BONDS t;unrnnteed by the SANTO DON|INCO GUARANTY CO. Allotments take place monthly, and are payable in U. S. gold coin in .sums of tieO.OOO, $40,000, t20,000, etc. 6,602 Honds paid monthly, aggregating t574(880. Subscription fees, tlO, $6 t3 tl No. and 25o. • i i Apply to Local Agents, or address, ANTONA MORA, City of Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo. c Prourammk ok tiik Victoria Theatre, VlCIORIA, H C. Publisher, R. Jamieson. Aih'ertisiir^ space in this Progi-amme can be had by applying at the Office^ jo Don^las Street,^ or at fixmiesoii's Bookstore. FRICSS. There will not be aii>- regular or established prices for attractions th.it are booked to appear at the Victoria Thkatrk. All the standard and first-' class dramatic companies and the great operatic organizations of the country that play at the different San Francisco the.itres will l>e here, and the prev.iil- ng prices will be : r Gallery .....ro cts. Orchestra Chairs $icx> CiRCUK - 75 cts. Drkss Circle $ioo These prices will only be advanced when il is im- peratively necessary. Large and expensive high- salaried companies cannot be expected to play at iisral prices. Gaii.ry seats will not be reserved, and under no circumstances will the price be over 50 cents. Read your Prograinnte and take it home with you and mail it to yonr friends in the east. RVI.ES AMD ReaVbATIOKS • ? 'I'lie evening performance will commence at 8 o'clock, and the matinees at 2 o'clock. The doors will be opened at 7.30 p.m., and for' in,atinees .It I. p p.m. Children in arms not admitted. Seats can be ordered by telephone (Janiieson's Theatre telephone number 63.) Ushers are prohibited from receiving fees. riease report to the management any incivility on; the part of employees. Carri-iges may be ordered for the evening perform- ance .'It lo.jo p.m., .ind for the matinee at 4 ?o. TOU DO m: EHOW What is going wn if you do not PoF •:• pancy •:• JVEillinery — (iO to— I^RS. BICKFOI^O'S, - 61-63 Fort Street. HoBday, FebrDaiT 26tii, M («* ^/iv* ^iv* *»ic* -^/liC -vi^^i'«s, P.implilets, S.impUs^ Circulars, Cards, etc., at Lowest Rates. ^- ROBT. JAMIESON, Mgr., •}2 Government Stfeet, All Work Guaranteed. \'ictoria, B. C, Ur. Jediali Rulherforil, an aiiiateur scientist. . . Mr. Louis M. Carpenter Ned Rulherforil, a young inventor Mr. Maurice Darcy Phil. .'Zanders, an adventurer Mr. John W. Dunne Joe Bronson, a broken-down showman Mr. Ogden Stevens Max Weisner, a young German Mr. Joe Cawlhorn Professor Paddleoffski, a non-de-script Mr. Bert Coote Ellen Mathews, an adventuress Miss Olive Gates May Fdannon, Dixie's chum Miss Rachel Deane Malvina Montgomery, an unwelcome visitor. . . Miss Fanni ; E, Jacobs — AND — MISS DIXIE, the showman's niece. .. .PATTI RpSA i. * The Orchestral Selections * ARE FURNISHED BY ^^xfi\c furnished for all kinds of entertainments. For particulars and price.s, apply to EMIL PFERDNER, Leader, p.-o. fioxeo. *" t" . r s I Should not fail to pay a |; visit to the finest Grocery ^ ' Store in this country. I, ; On hand, Finest Imported I Wines and Spirits, Fancy :] J and Staple Groceries. H. SAUNDERS, Johnson St. liberty, Art Cretonnes \ IN LATEST STYLES. -AT- PHOTOS. KIVE SISTERS' BLOCK, FORT STREET. IVEILER BROS., 91-S6 Fort St, Bicycles rtti ' f ^ 18Q4_ JAMIESON NEXT TO POST OFFICE IS SOLE AGENT FOR le Ml Bicycle Co. *, ■> BRANTFORD, ONT. is " CHAPS " • • • • Is of ulars ader. ay a )cery jrted ancy 5t. nes mm tst. 4:. N Co. Not the great big " cliap " that sister likes, Iml those disagrceal)Ie little chaps caused by the winter winds, are quickly cured by a few apjilications of . • • MALLERY'S CUTILAVE -SOLD ONLY AT- The Central Drug Store Clarence Block, Cor. \ates and Douglas Sts. OPEN ALL NIGHT .^.^ GEORGE W. FUGGLE, PIAKOFORTE • HAKER • AND • TUKER. (Three years with Goodwin & Co.> Repairer or violins, Mamlolins and Guitars. Orders left at R. Jamieson's Bookstore, or at Factory, 76 Princess Avenue, p. 0. BOX 4M. VICTORIA, B. O. Novels - at - - - Jamie son s next to - - Post Office. BETWEEN -ACTS DROP INTO THE Corner Donglu and View Streete. RESORT :: FOR :: GENTLEMEN Mr. liruwn — " I had a (jueer dream last night, my (bar. I thought I saw another man running off with you." Mrs. Brown— "And what did you say to h'm ?" Mr Brown—" I asked him what he was run- ning for."— Brooklyn Life. ©—SYNOPSIS—^ Ace I.-- Exterior ot Dr Rutherford's House. P. M. Act II. — Drawing-Room of Dr. Rutherford's House. Act III. — lixlerior of Dr. Rutherford'.s House. A. .M. Incidental to the comedy Patti Rosa, Mr. Caw- thorn, Mr. Coote and Mr. Darcy will introduce medleys, trios, duetts, songs and dances,' all of which are new and original, and were specially written for this production. Words and music may be olnained, post free, on receipt of price from M. Witmark & Sons, music publishers, 51 West Twenty-eighth street. New York City. Patti Rosa's song hit, " Shootin' Craps/' writ- ten for her by Mr. Joe Newman, of her company, is on sale at principal music stores. ©—BUSINESS STAFF.—'® John W. Dunne Proprietor Will O. Wheeler Manager Joe Newman Treasurer Louis M. Carpenter Stage Manager Herman F. Grundler Musical Director D. M. Gregory Properties ,'^>|'-* -^"^ *^'^ *<^^^ v>t^^ ^M ft* ^ te^ ^M^^ ..i'^..*.^^ Vl'«^ *>!<-. .^^'i t* v> '<^ ^•V^ ^fi^^^VlC* *S-t\>. »^.C^ *7l«>. 'S'f^ ^VisW^iv'* *ViV^ "tit^ ^(\-» ^>;*^ *viv^ ©—MUSICAL PROGRAMME.--® Overture . Silver Bells Schleppergi-ell Selection La Perichole Offenbach Waltzes Ilydropaten Gnng'l Medley Among the Minstrels . Brooks HERB AND THERE. FANCY COSTUITIES PHOTOED by FOR LADIES' AND CHILDREN S' —CO TO— '■ • ' - MKS. BICKFORDS, 61-63 Fori St. BREAK I Ni; EVEN. The Nurse—" The great event is over, sir, and your wife is getting on nicely." .Strazilski- " Dell me ((vick — I haf a bet mit mein bardner — is it a jioy ?" The Nurse— "Well, to tell the truth, sir, it's twins — a boy and a girl." Strazilski — " V'ot a narrow esgape 1 I lose on von und vin on de udder. I alvays vas luggy in bets. ' * All paper novels purchased at Jamieson's Bookstore after this date will bear his stamp, and all such may be exchanged for new ones upon payment of small fee. * * * Many a man's idea of a womanly woman is that she should think him the smartest man on earth. * Maude— I heard that young liiffkins gave you a beautiful pair of garters. Blanche — Yes, indeed ; they're out of sight. Girls are always worrying for fear something will come loose. — Atchison Globe, Dr. A. C. West, Dentist, has removed to his new and beautifully furnished roouis in the new Adelphi block, corner (jovernment and Vates streets. John T. Kelly, the Irish comedian, Adelaide Randall, the accomplished singer, and May Curtis, one of the liveliest of soubrettes, form a trio hard to equal. They will all be seen in " McFee of Dublin " on March 14th Jamieson, next door to post office, has more paper novels than all the other bookstores in Vic oria combined. All paper novels pur- chaser there after this date may be exchanged. AT THE TEA TABLE. Youngest Brother — I saw a two-headed calf at the circus. Youngest Sister- -That's nothing. I saw a tv.'o-headed woman out in the hammock last night. (Ethel and Mr. Arden blush confusedly. ) *** Many a dime unto the dapper Barkecp finds its jingling way — ■ Just becau.se a shabby wrapper Waits a man at close of day. * * ♦ Have you used Campbell's 75c. line of Toilet Water. Old English Lavender, Wood Violet and Edelweiss ? Fragrant and lasting. I 'S flext Door to Post Office, THE NEATSET, BEST KEPT AND BEST STOCKED In the City. Extensive im- provements and alterations in interior fitting's put us Firller Id tie M than ever, and enable us to make even Finer Bisulays -I Na- than before. *rfi^^ -^ftC* «^i i^ -^i*^ <^xic* ^'n.« ^A'f^'^t .\ ^ V. tfC Vviv"* -'iftsC^tcC^;,,'^ /VHJV BOOKS. "Gold, Gold in Cariboo," by C. V. Wolley. Cloth, $1.50. " Voung Miss (iiddy," by Albert Ross. I .- per, 50c. " An Original Sinner," by All)ert Ross. In- per, 50c. " Resolution," by A. S. Roe. Paper, 25c. ,, Beatrice Cenci, "from theltalian. Paper^sc. J ! flext Door to the Post Office. I'apcr Novels cxchangiil at jainicson's Ho'iU- sliirc, next door lo post ottice. Over lo.CXX) ilif- fercnl vohinics to ~clcct fruni. John T. Kelly, the Iiish conicdiai), wIiosl- '■ .Mil'ee of Dublin" was one of the idns|iicu(>us successes of last season, was educated for the priesthood. I lis natural inclinations fur mimicry, however, led him to abandon the church for the stage, and he is perhaps doing as good work in providing iiniocent amusement for the ntasses as many do in the pulpit. * " N'oung men should never go to a place where they would not lake their sisters," said the l)reacher. " Is there a young man in the audi- ence who thinks he n)ay safely break this wise rule.-"" A yoimg man under the gallery stood up. ".And what is the iilace, my young friend, which you think yourself justified in visiting, and yet to which you would not think of taking your sister?" "The barbershop, sir." said the young man. * The Carlelon Opera Co"y which is to appear here .March 29111, 30th and _?ist, \\ill probably present " Dorothy," " Fra Diavolo," "Chimes of Normandy" and "Nanon." The sale of seats will open on Thursday, March 22iid, and prices will be $i.c», 75c., and 50c. gallery, for evening performances ; ami 50c. for adults or children and 25c. gallery for -Saturday matinee. As this is likely to be the last ()i)era Company up this way this year their business will undoubtedly be veiy large. The Carletr)n Opera Co'y as at present composed being by far the best Ojjera Company out west this season. ♦ jamieson's, next door to the post office, is the only bookstore in the city where you can gel the exchange privilege in inirchasing novels. lie -" Darling, I hesitate to ask it, and yet I must know. Did any one ever kiss you before?" She " Oh, George, how can you doubt me? I bring you a heart as fresh and ar^lent as your own." C'eorge doesn't know whether lobe sat- isfied or not. First Villain— Shall I brain him ? Second Villain -Can't I It's a dude. Hit it in the head. MiSUNDKKSIOni). I'eace to his ashes !" there?" -"So i)oor lim is dead? " Do yo think he has gone Tkmi'iinc Inviiai'ion.— The (ollowing is a specimen of Hibernian epistolary composition : — "Ohio, March 32 — Tim, if yere did, wroite me how it happened, an ef yere aloive, thin cum out here immediately or sooner. Im farmin 80 acres o' land, and have 2 cows an a horse givin milk. \'erowii bruiher, I'at Hoin..AHA\." The man who is intoxicated with love should take a little marriage, to sober him up. * (Jld J'hilosopher — Kh ! Engaged yourself to Miss Pretty? Why, she wastes half her time over that horrid little pug-dog of hers. N'oung Philo.sopher — \es, but I notice the dog does just as he pleases. AEE-YOTJ'GOHTG.EAST? VhlK lortb-Pdc-Bailroal St. Paul, Minneapolis, Dulutli, Kan- sas C'it}-, (,'liicaiaiiioiid Kur- Kings, ... $300 3 Carat Diamord Earrinj^s. 2 1^4 Carat Diamona Earrings 2 Carat Diamond Earrings. 9-h Car't Single Blii<> Tint Diamond, - - sjjts.to Transits, Lenels, Theodolites, Gold and Silver Watches, Chains. Diamond Rings, all desij;ns Pistols, Guns, Musicalj In struments. Marine an Opera Glasses, Etc. Indian Curios. t^ Business : Strictly : Private. 'SI Maney to &««a an all kind* of Article*