x Page two THE SIDNEY AND ISLANDS REVIEW AND SAANICH GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 13, 1919 : Canadian Pacific Rail’y Go East Through the Canadian Rockies Two Transcontinental Trains daily to all points in Canada and the United States ELECTRIC LIGHTED STANDARD AND COMPARTMENT OBSERVATION GCaARS Warions Routes ey RS \ x HIS TOURIST SLEEPERS Liberal Stopovers Creamery Butter, any brand, per Ib. Potatoes, per sack Bacon, per 1b. THE LOCAL BUTCHER Special For Saturday Compound Lard, per lb............ Inspection Invited Stores at Sidney and Saanichton House dresses at special prices. SIDNDEY TRADING Co. Ltd. Departmental Store BEACON AVEH., SIDNEY Dry Goods Department — Our ANNUAL WINTER SALE will commence on SATURDAY, FEBRU- ARY 8th, and continue for SEVEN DAYS ONLY. time an early delivery of Ladies’ White Wear, Middies, Coats and Waists. We will offer at the same Ladies Corsets, worth $1.00, sizes 2 LOmese PSLapalie = ree 7D Ladies’ Silk and Tisle Hose, pink, blue and maize, per pair...<_.50 Oddmients in Ladies’ Vests and Drawers at sale prices. Ladies’ Waists, oddments and soiled, Child’s Sweater Set, all wool. Coat, Cap and Gloves, white with pink trims sizer o> 4th = 2.75 Qddments in Ladies Dress Skirts in Serge and Tweed at sale prices. Children’s Dresses in Serge and Tweed, sizes § to 14 years. Priced values to $1.50. Hach...1.00 tosclears cee ene caves es 3.50 up Zyvo Only, Brush Wool Syeaters with Cap and Scarf in Gopenhag- Black Sateen Underskirts, full ens Wsize? 40 300 08-- = es OOO AOvUuCe Aas te 2.75 Child’s Ail ool Sweater in Alice Oddmens in Soiled Housedresses Blue; size’ 32, $6:00 2.5.2: 4.50 SESE MINE ASS ais 5.4 Sos BS 2.00 REMNANTS OF PRINTS, AT SALE PRICES. _OTHER SAANICH POINTS. MUSLINS, VOILES, DRESS MATERIALS ETC. LADIES’ WAISTS IN VOILE, SILK AND CREPE AT SALE PRICES. ON ALL PURCHASES OF $10.00 OR OVER CF PRY GOODS, FULL FARE PAID ON PRESENTING RETURN HALF TICKET FROM VICTORIA AND SHORT One Double Load One csinele oad sos on. eee Sidney Mills, Limited 2 Rough and Dressed Lumber Manufacturers of All Kinds of DIMENSION TIMBERS, MOULDINGS, FLOORING, CEILING, DIC. LENGTH FLOORING, 2 to 7 it, at large reduction off regular price Mill W ood F or Sale PRICES DELIVERED WITHIN ONE MILE CIRCLE 4LL WOOD STRICTLY C.0.D. OR CASH WITH ORDER CEILING AND SIDING, Phone 6 GENTIVITY Gentility is neither in birth, wealth, Manner nor fashion—but in the mind. A high sense of honor, a determination never to/take a mean advantage of another, an adherence to truth, delicacy and poliie- ness toward those with wilmm we have dealings, are ifs essential Reina SEO ELSS: ———-— =~ “= SS SS SS ‘ FISHING GEAR AND BOATS The value of the fishing gear and ves- sels employed in the sea Isheries and in- land fisheries of Canada was $37,169,328, in 1917, as shoyn by the report of the Fisheries Branch of the Department of Naval Service for that year, issued recent- ly. America’s Great War ON ARMISTICE DATE. 1,950,100. Us. TROOPS IN FRANCE SAVS GENER- AL MARCH IN REPORT WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.—Figures made public today by General March showed that on November Ji, the day that the armistice was signed, the United States Was Tepresented on the western front by 1,950,100 men. France, on November aL, the last date for which oficial figures were available, had 2,559,000. ‘The Brit- ish and the Portuguese attached to the British army, totaled 1,718,000, while the Belgian and Italian forces on the western front aggregated about 200,000. General March pointed out again that the whole military situation at Archangel was under the control of the inter-alljied high com- mand in France. He intimated that should reinforcements be deemed neces- Sary, any action to supply them would haye to come from the high command, and after recommendation from the Brit- ish commander-in-chief of the forces in Siberia. VALUE OF FISHERIES INCREASED BY WAR FIGURES PUBLISHED IN DBEPART- MENTS ANNUAL REPORT ARE MUCH LARGER In spité of the absence of many fisher- men en military or nayal service, the yalue of the Atlantic, Pacific and inland fsher- ies have greatly increased during the war, as shown by statistics contained in the fifty-first annual report of the Fisheries branch of the Department of Naval Sery- ice, which has just been published. The catch on the Atlantic was yalued in 1917 at $25,494,010, a considerable increase from previous years. Im 1916 the value of the catch was $19,748,667; in 1915 it was $16,703,182, and in 1914, $15,683)- 171. The value of the Pacific fisheries in TE Res $21,518,695; in 1916 it was $14,637,346; in 1915, $14,538,320, and in 1914, $11,515,086. The catch on inland waters in 1917 was worth $5,299,439: in 1916 it valued at $4,822,365; in 1915 at $4,619,206, and in 1914 at $4,066,374. German Spies Shot By Britain EIGHT EXECUTED AND ;/ MANY MORE ARE SERVING LONG PRISON TERMS In the possession of a seérgeant-major of the British Military Foot Police is a pecul- larly made leather strap—or rather, a series of straps—for which Madame Tus- Saud’s friends doubtless would pay a large Sum of money. It is the strap with which German spies caught in Britain and condemned to death were fastened in a special chair at the Tower of London prior to being shot. Like a wise man, the Ssergenat-major had the strap made to his own design and paid for it with his own money. It is to him a priceless relic of the great war. Germany’s vaunted spy system, like the over-boomed German navy, hardly realized expectations. There were, it is true, a &reat Many spies in England, both before and after the war, acting on behalf of the Kaiser. Most of them were neutrals, and came originally from South American States. The British secret service resembled its Magnificent navy. It did its work as si- lently and effectively, and the necessary reticence observed as to its doings contrib- uted very materially to the discomfiture felt by the German Government owing to the misleading information which fell into German hands. Mythical Barrage in Chapnel As a matter of fact, the Naval Intelli- gence Department, under Rear Admiral Hall, acting in conjunction with the cen- sor’s department, provided false informa- tion to the Germans, an instance being the mythical Strait of Dover submarine bar- rage revealed by Sir Roger Keyes. Nearly all Germany's spies in this coun- try attempted to forward their informa- tion by post. But thanks to the astute- ness of the censor’s staff, it was rarely thess letters, eyen although written in in- visible ink, went undetected. All spies were not arrested immediately they were detected. The British secret service, ever considerate, allowed them to snd and recsive letters and collect infor- mation, but it reserved the privilege of opening the correspondence both ways and making alterations likely to be of more use to the Allies than to Germany. It is difficult to estimate the value of the information obtained by this method. The Hun, with his profound disrespect for British finesse, probably never will be- lieye that Britain could be guilty of such astuteness. It is certain that Germany obtained very. little that was useful from her spies in England, while many more were under- ports were too carefully watched to per- mit of much leakage. The wild stories of wireless telegraphy and signaling to sea bad little or no substance in fact; the the risks of dstection were too great. Up and down the east and southeast coasts of England, were, however, many “hydros,” palatial hotels built right on the sea, with large upper domes twink- ling brightly for many miles out at sea. And the manager was often a German. Wight German spies were executed in this country, while many more are under- going long ‘terms of penal ssryitude. For obyious reasons, the names of many were neyer revealed. The Imperial Government continued to communicate with them, blissfully unaware that their agents had gons to a bourne from which not even a German spy returns. The British secret service kindly acted as the spy’s deputy. The execution of these spies is naturally an unpleasant subject, but none the less interesting. After the secret trial and condemnation to death, the spy was taken lo the Tower, there to await the dread summons in the early hours of the morn- ing Taken from his esll hy a party of military police, the spy was strapped to a chair in a quadrangle of the tower. There, facing him, about ten paces distant, was a firing party, usually cight men from the batallion of guards on duty at the time. =a = ro ach Fratl=} Bared Chest the Target The preliminaries were 5000 arranged. The spy was placed in the chair and his body and limbs were tightly strapped to it. Then his chest was bared to receive the bullets of the Englishmen whose coun- try he had wronged. ; That was his last look at the world. A handkerchief was tightly bound around his eyes by the sergeant-major of the mil- itary pojice. The firing party, leaning on their rifles, stood up and brought them to the aim as the sergeant-major stood clear. A low instruction from the officer in com- Mand to aim at the heart, a sharp order, “Fire!” a burst of flame and the crack of eight rifles had ended the career of an- other of Germany’s tools. Some of the spies stood their execution - stoically; others again made a last des- Pairmg fight and went to their death shrieking and cursing their Maker. One of these latter was a man named Muller, who was arrested while acting as a waiter in a hotel at Blackpool. During his in- carceration in the Tower, Muller broke down completely and was carried out struggling and shouting, cursing himself for his stupidity and reviling the grim little party in the quadrangle. One spy was hanged at Wormwood Scrubs prison; seven others were shot. The hanging cost about $100, and, coming to the conclusion that it would be just as ecective, to say nothing of considerably. cheaper, it was decided to shoot all spies at the Tower. BEACON AVENUE THD BITS While strolling around Visiting our many friends on Beacon Avenue last week I picked up the following: Lesage, in making fun of me, said: “Where there are no brains there is no headache.” When discussing what treatment would be best to eradicate dandruff, Mr. Mc- Naught, our lolal barber, informed me that dandruff was sonietimes mistaken for bone dust, and he eyidentiy thought [I needed a haircut, as he informed me that nobody ever bled to death from a haircut. Ed. says: “When ir doubt eat ham and eges. We sell them both and they're cheaper than chops.” A yaung lady stenographer on Beacon writer 1s as hard to find as the keyhole of a hotel room on a dark night. Mr. Critchley says this work or fight rule never applied to him. He says he has been doing both all his life. Who was the man who received a box of cigars for his birthday, and gave the wrappers to his wife? Our worthy banker says, ‘A cold in the head is worth two in the lungs.” Mr. and Mrs. D. Nunn visited Sidney and spent the week-end with his brother, Mr. A. Nunn. They have just returned from an extensive trip through California. Mrs. Flersher and her sister, Miss Witty, spent the week-end in Vancouyer, return- ing to Sidney this week. - SIGNS OF THE TIVES In our Jook around town we saw three of the principal business men reading the Review, aS soon as they received their morning mail. Miss McLennan and Miss Craig, who have been residing during the past few weeks at Sea View, changed their resi- dence this week and are now located at “Olympic Qutlook.”” Miss Fatt rturned to Sidney on Tuesday and resumed duty at the Sidney Trading Company’s office. Mrs. Owen, advertising the Peet Bro- thers’ Crystal White Laundry Soap, vis- ited Sidney on Wednesday, and spent the day at the Sidney Trading Company's Store. Special free Gffer arrangements were made. Particulars will be announc- ed in our columns next week or can be had from the Sidney Trading Company’s - Store. We are pleased to see Miss Johnson is able to be out again after her serious ill- ness. She hopes to resume her school du- ties shortly. We note some building activity on Bea- con Avenue this week. A large verandah is being built to the offices and store he- tween Mr. CGritchley’s store and Second Street. PARTY FOR RETURNED MAN A surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. #. Seglearba, Third Street, on the return of Pte. Wm. Henderson from France on Tuesday evening of last week. After supper was served dancing was the order of the evening, the light fantastic pastime being thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Pte. Henderson is staying in Sid- ney visiting old friends before returning to Vancouver to secure his discharge. He intends te make Sidney his home in future. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MEETING The annual meeting of the North Saan- ich Women’s Institute was held in Ber- quist’s small hall February 6th, fifteen members being present and the President in the chair. After a few well-chosen words from the President, Mrs. Simister, the Secretary- treasurer’s report was read, which proved the Institute had had a most successful year, the books having been audited by Mrs. Whiting and Mrs Thompson. Following this the election of officers took place and is as follows: Mrs. Simis- ter, President; Mrs. S. Roberts, Vica-pres- ident, beine returned by acclamation; Mrs. S. K. Halseth, Secretary; Mrs. Taylor, Treasurer; Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. A. Mc- Donald, Directors. The Women’s Institute is an organiza- tion for all women backed by the Gov- ernment, and every woman should give it the support it needs. as so many things could be done for the district. Blessed is the man who has the gift of making friends, for it is one of God's best gifts. It inyolves many things; but, above all, the power of going out of one’s self and secing and appreciating what is noble and loving in another.—Thomas Hughes. One of the after eifeets of the flu is the falling out of the hair. We guarantee to stop it or money refunded. Lesage, the Druggist. ANNUAL FURN- TURE SALE how in full swing. Hundreds of Bar- gains in Furniture, Carpets and Bed- ding await your inspection. Genu- ine discounts. Goodse marked in plain figures. You see what yow Save. 10 PER CENT TO 50 PER CENT DISCOUT 1917 and 1918 Victory Bonds Ac- cepted as Gash in Payment of Purchases Here SMITHS CHMPION THE BETTER VALUE STORE 1420 Douglas Street — Next to Pandora Ave. — So 85 Victoria John Barthclomew “SELECT” AUCTION ROOMS 726 FORT ST., VICTORIA Largest and best selections of Good Class and general slightly used FURNITURE daily selling EVERYONE SATISFIED EVERYTIME This is the RIGHT place—Please note address: 726 Fort Street——where the “Red Flag waves in the beautiful breeze.” PHONE 2272 SANDS Funeral Furnishing Co., Ltd PUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS Competent Lady in Attendance. Our charges are reasonable and the bes of seryice day or nighy. Phone $3086 1618 QUADRA STREET, VICTORIA, B.O. SINISTER’ PHONE 8 BBRACON. AVE. Butterick Patterns March Styles Now On Hand — Butterick Quarterly .......... 28¢ Deplinea tories cr ey cae en ee 20c Bungalow Aprons, 85c to... . . $1.60 Dainty Voile and Organdie Waists, BUI toes oie eer ees $6.50 THe MUTUAL FIRE INSURANGE GO. ae (FB. 6. John W. Martindale MEADLANDS PARM Phone 26 @ FOR PERFECT FITTING LADIES! AND GENTLEMENS’ American Footwear SLOAN’S SHOE STORE BEACON AVENUE, SIDNEY Gum Boots, Black, White and Short Lace Rubbers—All Styles and Sizes, Hirst Quality Only. DINE SHOE REPAIRING AT VIC. TORIA RATES—TRUST THE MAN BEHIND THE SHOE The long winter evenings are coming on deposit on joinine and 20 cents for hire Join the Sidney Review Library. $1.00 Our Emulsion of God Liver Oil cures chronie coughs. Price $1.00. Druggist, Beacon Ave, Sidney. Lesage, the a — - $y mn ge de Wales RAEN eee ge ay