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2 BY H. GRAY Tha Most Important POULTRY Ever Held in Manitoba at the celebrated Maw Sons' Poultry Farm at Park.dule, Just north of Winnipeg, on THURSDAY, JUNE 1st AT TWO O'CLOCK. Instructed by Messrs. Maw Sons, who are acknuwledisea to be the Kreat-st expert Poultry Hreedors In the province, and who huve tiikt-n more prizes and Bold medals than anv other exhibitors In Multiloba and Western Canada durlnt? the last twenty-live years, to sell without reserve hundreds of pure bred poultry acclimatized Utility breeds only), and the very best, to be, sold In lots to suit purchasers. These are the result of twenty-live years In the poultry business In Manitoba, and, without exception, the best paying Mocks In Canada.

They are fTeat winter layers and (fraud table 'fowl. They will be sold positively without reserw. and give all a chame to start on a paylns basis. About larde Toulouse Cleese, Mammoth Rronse Turkeys, Pelt In I Micks, Hero Kg strain Plymouth Mucks, Hold train Buff UrpluKtons, a number of Colony Houses (portable), Poultry Buildings, Cyi'hers' Incubators and i Brooders. Poultry Netting.

I useful Farm Pony. Milch Cow, Machinery. 2 Farm Wagon ith hay ropes. Hob Slelsths. Hacks, Jumper, McCormick Ftacker, O'eat Dane Hay Sweep, Km-erson llc Plow, lieerlnu 6 ft.

cut Mower, i Doerlmr Italics ilO and 12 feet), Oraln Separator, Cordwood, etc. Terms cash. Street cars North Main street at 10.20 and 1.1') and return from Park-dale 5.49 and 6.54. See Red Flag close to Parkdale Station. H.

GRAY, M.A.A. Auctioneer. 219 Notre Dame Avenue. Tel. 15.

BY H. GRAY MORNING AUCTION SALE OF Household Furniture Sectional Book Cases, Fine Mahogany Csbinet, Gas Range, At 235 Donald South of Portage, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1 At 10 o'clock. Quartered Oak Sectional M'k Ci.se. fine Mahopany China Cabinet; costly Mahogany Music Cabinet: Hod Lounue; Carpets; Iron Hods; SpiiiiRs; Mattresses; Bureaus; Chiffoniers; Wnsb Stands; 6-holo Steel HuuKe, with elevated oven; 1 water connection (las Ranite, with hot water connection and elevated oven; Lawn Mower; Hose; Kitchen Table, and usual requisites. On view day prior.

Terms Cash. H. GRAY, M.A.A., Auctioneer, 249 Notre Dame Ave. Tel. 15.

HIGHLANDERS OFF A I Given Great Send Off at C. P. R. Depot Last Night. The special company of the Cameron Highlanders colng to Alder-shot and to attend the 'coronation of His Majesty Kinar (leorire left last night for the east at 7 o'clock by the C.

P. It. A Inrtfo crowd of people were at the depot to see them off and ch'-er-ed lustily as the train pulled out. Before the train left several appropriate selections were played by the pipers' band and brass band of the regiment. Cheers for Col.

It. M. Thomson were called for and responded to. The regiment paraded last evening at the drill hail at 6 o'dork. In addition to the members of the special contingent, there was a larpe turnout of the rest of thn replment.

Including the band of pipers and the brass band. The regiment formed in line and marched the drill hall headed by both hands. Their proKress to the O. P. H.

depot was watched by a larse crowd of spectators, and the regiment made a Rood appearance. At Aider-shot they will be tile jruests of the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, with whom they will put In period of tralnliiK, and thereafter will go to Scotland and will probably ko north as far as Inverness besides vis-lt I nsf several of the buffer cities and places of Interest. The following are -the full complement of the special company who reported to accompany the contingent: Captain P. S. MacKay, lieutenant J.

Geddes, Lieutenant W. A. Hcsste, Lieutenant T. 1.. Cameron (supernumerary).

Lieutenant S. Nixon (supernumerary) Acting Serct. -Major Oeorge (attached), 1). Williamson, Regtl Serct. Piper Puke.

Signaller F. W. Jmv, Sergeants Ilegtl. W. Bnbertson 1, Sandllands, 1'.

Allan 1, Tt. Sellnr 1. Corporals Ticgtl. H. W.

Hesson, Skinner, A. Farnu-hsr. H. S. Young, Iince Corporals Ttegtl.

C. Pey, W. S. Insrrahnin, A. Munnoch, J.

Kay, Privates W. P. Markle. N. Campbell, Tt.

Ritchie, fl. Hlnghnm. J. It. Morrison.

R. Mac-Kenzie, F. Messnn. W. Hill, Stone, J.

Main, TV W. MaePonald, S. A. Pawson, K. Smith.

W. McT.andrcss, W. VI. Tt'ooley, A. White, J.

K. Ham, TV. A. Nicholson. Arch.

A. A. H. Mitchell, p. Robertson.

P. IM-dell. A. r. Scott.

J. MacLeod, C. N. Jamleson, Kearlev, tV. rtro-k, Potts.

R. Stephen. A. C. White.

Rosworth, A. McKorrest, TV Mitchell ft. M. Rolln, W. K.

Richardson, J. Armstrong. J. MacPonald, A. c.uthrle, J.

R. Leitrh, C. Houston. Rugler Ptsnford. The regiment will parade on Thursday next at p.m.

for Inspection hv the Inspector general. nKWKit motor Denver. May 30. In the Denver motor rl'ib's automobile race Ht the new speedway at Pabl. Coin, liin afternoon McMillan In a National won the 21(1 mile event; Thornev In Ford was sennd, and Jackson a Michigan wns third.

Time. Another event, a 2o mile race for non-stork cars, was won by Ford In an Overland; Pnwson, Overland second; Fltzpstrlck Stearns, third. Time 27.12. Tr. Chase's Otn meat Is core aid and jruaraoteej curefurettohanc every form of ltcninff.

hlredlojf tenlmon.al. In InSM ronrne.ghbors about It. Yon ran use it and your money b. kl not (Tn at aU iwreor i.DMANsoN. Br.s Toronto Offc CHASE OINTMENT.

S1LE DERM PILES CHARGES AGAINST OLIVER ANALYZED BY A. B. BETHUNE Offers Some Frank Advice to the Minister of the InteriorInteresting Letter on the Subject To the Kdltor of The Tribune. Sir The charges against Hon. Frank Oliver raise a multitude of Issues.

Questions of ethics, politics economics and sentiment are all Involved. The Tribune seems somewhat disposed to defend the cause of Mr. Oliver. This Is mainly. I presume, on personal grounds.

out possibly also, from feeling that If these charges fchould be popularly accepted, the consummation of the ruolpoolty maty might be Imperilled. On personal grounds I also should be very glad to see Mr. Oliver emerge triumphant from the ordeal which he must now go throimh. I.Ike ninny others, I have always believed Mr. Oliver to be a personally honest man.

although 1 am well aware he has condoned and defended acts of his col-leagita as a cabinet, and of Individual of that i ablnet, which were simply Indefensible. Strange as the phenomenon appeared to his old friends and admirers of a quarter of a century, who prized his Independence and outspoken conduct, Mr. Oliver apparently developed Into a strenuous partisan, believing possibly that the Interest of the pa. demanded and Justliied his course, lie therein made the mistake, not uncommon In "this Canada of ours." of assuming that the Interest of the party was paramount to that of the country. Tht explanation that 1 have frequently heard In Mr.

Oliver's defence Is probably correct, that he realized that In order to remain in public life he had to plav according to the rules of the party game, rules which it Ik auoarent to everv Impartial and Intelligent observer would hardly serve as a text book in ethics or morals. Mr. Oliver appears to have forgotten, moreover, that a political party Is not an end In Itself, but only a means to an end. and that It has no right to, nor reason for existence, unless It exists to promote the Interests of the people, and that when it ceases to exist for that purpose It becomes an absurd but very dangerous excrescence on the body politic. The question as to whether both of "our irreat historic parties" have noi reached that condition is one on which 1 have very decided opinions, which need not be stated.

Danger to Reciprocity Exaggerated. To assume that public belief In Mr. Oliver's guilt would Injure reciprocity is simply another way of declaring belief In the Inability of the people to separate, in their minds, questions In no way connected with each other. That there will be an attempt on the part of Tory politicians, and of Interested and unscrupulous pseudo-Liberal opponents of reciprocity to confuse the public mind In regard to these issues, there cannot be much doubt. In view of the character of their campaign so far.

That such a campaign will, to some extent, be successful, is possible. Hut that extent Is. 1 believe, very greatlv exaggerated, both by the hopes of the enemies and the fears of the friends of reciprocity. Those who so believe assume an Ignorance and an Intellectual obfuscatlon on the part of the reotproclsts. which It Is Illogical to assume, as I would say that where a man supports reciprocity on grounds of broad patriotism and Justice and without reference to his own personal Interests, he Is too Intelligent to be confused.

On the other hand. If he Is actuated in his support merely by the selllsh view that reciprocity will be to his own advantage, he will still continue his support, even If It should be generally believed thai the charges against Mr. Oliver are true. There are. It is true, a number of well-meaning but foggv -minded people who might be convinced that a government which contained a member who had been guilty, or under strong suspicion, of questionable practices could not bv any possibility evolve a sound or honest policy.

Their number Is not large. I think. Each Issue on Its Own Merits. Whatever may be the facts In regard to these things. It is quite clear that a paper advocating the policy proclaimed and followed by The Tribune, cannot afford to be in the position of ever seeming to be disposed to condone or excuse the possible shortcomings of any public official.

What Is Charged Against Mr. Oliver. Mr. Oliver Is accused of receiving monies to the amount of about 170.000 in two sums of and $20,000. there being an interval of a year he-tween the pavments.

It is suggested that these payments came from an Improper source, were the price paid for a breach of che public trust, and that the monies represented by them were applied. In part at least, to an improper object. These are the charges. The evidence so far produced In their support, whilst not conclusive nor, possibly, even convincing, is sufficient to establish a prima facie case, and to warrant at least a withholding of opinion till Mr. Oliver shall have be en fully heard.

One of the most disquieting considerations Is the declaration by Mr. Oliver's accuser, that he had no less than six Interviews with Sir Wilfrid Laurier on the subject of those charges before giving them to the press. This Is admitted, bv Sir Wilfrid, who would hardly, I think, be ln lined to further admit that he would give so much serious consideration to the proposals of mere "thugs and blackmailers." as Mr. Oliver has styled his accusers. Some Pictorial Evidence.

The published story on which the charres are based Is accompanied bv a photograph of what Is alleged to be a page of a ledger of an Kdmonton bank, containing Mr. Oliver's account, and showing the entries of deposit of above-mentioned sums. The president of the bank has declared that this photograph is not genuine, and that It does not reproduce, any ledger account In his bank. He does not. however, deny the correctness of the figures shown in the alleged photograph, and Mr.

Oliver himself, so fe.r as I have observed, has not ehnllenned thein. An Investigation Doomed to Sterility. The government has provided for an Investigation restricted to the Issue aa to whether (he monies deposited by Mr. Oliver came from the Canadian Northern Railway company, as a part of commission for the handing over to them eight or ten million dollars' north of public property, to which they had no legnl. and even less moral, right.

L'vervhody knows now that the lands In question were hnnded over to ihat remarkable and voracious aggregation of public pap-nbsnrbers. Rut the public-does not know, and I fancy never will know, whether Mr. Oliver's deposits were made possible bv donations from Mackenzie Mann. What Is the outlook for obtaining any real Information? It is quite unlikely. If there had been any such corrupt arrangement between Messrs.

M.K-kenzio Ar Mnnn an fp a 'has been suggested, that the price of Olivers alleged breach of trust would have been paid hv a cheque or cheques of Mackenzie A Mann or the Canadian Northern. In favor of Mr Oliver, or that Mr. Oliver would have deposited such cheques directly to the credit of his Edmonton hank account. That would be a quite too naive proceeding, and a too radical departure from the traditional methods of conducting such transactions. If there are, then, no means of tracing and proving, hv cheques or other documentary evidence, pavments bv the Canadian Northern people to Mr.

OH. ver. evidence inn he obtained from nnlv two source Mr. Oliver himself nnd the Canadian Northern magnates. If the transaction did loke place It is obviously not In the interest of either THE WINNIPEG TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1911 of these parties that the fact should be disclosed and quite unlikely that they will disclose It.

A Majority Kalsomininq Bsd for Mr. Oliver. The prospect, therefore, of any satisfactory or conclusive outcome to the work of the Investigating committee Is not brilliant. This committee Is composed of three Liberals and two Conservatives. In view of recent experience of the results of Investigation bv committees so constituted, almost the only thing that would save Mr.

Oliver from exoneration would be an admission, by himself or Messrs. Mackenzie Mann, that he had received the money from them. In view of what has already become public, a majority "vindication" would be a bad thing for Mr. Oliver. The Sura Exoneration.

There Is, however, one way by which Mr. Oliver can settle the question, and it Is the only one. He can tell where these sums of money came from. Hut Mr. Oliver has Indicated that he does not Intend to do so.

He takes the ground thai his private pecuniary transactions are no concern of the public, and that if he went Inio any exposition of his personal finances. It might establish a precedent for use In all future Investigations. This Is specious, but unconvincing. What Mr. Oliver is Confronted With.

The Issue may be stated In plain Knglish. When Mr. Oliver became minister of the Interior he was relatively a poor man. as he has himself declared. He lias been drawing a salary which Is Inadequate for his work, and his responsibilities, and still more Inadequate to meet the expenditures unavoidable to a cabinet minister resident in a city like Ottawa.

With these facts In view, the handling of sums like J50.000 by a man In Mr. Oliver's position arouses curiosity, and In view of all the circumstances, calls for explanation. This Is the feeling In Kastern Canada, at least amongst those whom I hav heard discuss the matter In Montreal and Toronto. The Issue of Publicity Involved. Mr.

Oliver's attitude has brought iid the question of the soundness of this doctrine of the right of a public man to an Inviolate secrecy In regard to his private financial transactions. In my opinion, and In that of a good many with whom I have discussed the subject, this doctrine or secrecy Is not only unsound but pernicious. When the circumstances seem to demand it. there should be the fullest publicity In regard to the financial dealings of any public officer, aud that not as a matter optional with him, but as a matter of obligation. This publicity, moreover, should apply not only to the transactions of public men.

but of all corporations operating under public charters, federal or provincial. Tn view of modern economic conditions, of the concentration of enormous masses of capital, with the resultant monopolistic opportunities, and of the control of that capital by men who have no public responsibilities, who have frequently no conception whatever of the broad economic effects of their own operations, and who In some cases care nothing even if they understood In view of these conditions, I say It Is farcical to go on prating about the freedom of the individual, his right to privacy, etc. The Era of Individualism Past. hether for good or evil. Individualism in record to all the great staples of production, Is obsolescent and almost obsolete.

It has been made so by the forces which have produced the very men who babble In their little sententious way about the advantages of Individual effort. The only result of this attempted apotheosis of Individualism Is to distract the attention of the publlo from the fax't that these apostles of Individualism are using their Individual llbertv (or license) for the purpose of appropriating to themselves, without any equivalent, a large portion of the proceeds of the labor of than (treat collection individual caJled the mass of the people. Sample Results of the "Individual Initiative" Syttemt These verv Canadian Northern "financiers," who grabbed this 6OO.O11O acres of land to which they had no real claim, are a splendid Illustration of the results to a community of unbridled "Individual effort." The career of Mackenzie Mann Is. I venture 10 say. without a parallel In the annals of any country, not excepting the United States.

Peslre on their part for any tit-hit, no matter how large or how choice, of Canada's resources, seems practically synonymous with possession. Gilbert in the niot riotous flights of his whimsical fancy, never Imagined anything quite so grotesque and Incredible as is the history' of the Canadian Northern and its promoters. That hrstorv 1b a Revere commentary on the Intelligence of the Canadian people, and especially on the capacity, patriotism and Integrity of Canadian statesmen. To return to Mr. Oliver.

It Is undoubtedly the case that public, opinion In tho east Is largilv Inclined to be more than suspicious. Rut Mr. Oliver had ways and opportunities of making money legally and honestly, and doubtless did so. He will be well advised to tell exactly how he came by the sums In question if he admits receiving them and to abandon his altogether unwise policy of standing on his rights of privacy. A.

R. BKTHTTNT0. Montreal. Mav 2. Ory FOR FLETCHER CASTORIA FARMING AT WATSDN" Wonderful Progress Made by New District in Saskatchewan.

Waison. May Tho nmount of work that can be accomplished on a pralrlo farm In a short time Is a surprise for those located elsewhere. F.lght years ago the first grain was sown in the Watson district, and 'this spring Lnmb Urns, have 1,100 acres seeded, 6H0 acres In wheat and 570 In oats. The regular field consisted of four men and sixteen horses. A gasoline plowing outfit was also engaged for a short time.

Preparations were started last fall by plowing iio acres. This siirlng three gang plows were In use, with four horses on each gang, and they plowed 21 acres a day. Kleffer Urns, were engaged with their big gasoline traction engine, which they Kept run ning night and day with two crews, until 165 acres were plowed. Seeding was commenced on the 17th of April, and completed on the 22nd of May. The wheat Is all up, and It looks tine.

The regular men on the Job were: S. H. Lamb, one of the owners of the property, formerly of Amboy, F.ll Thomas, of fins City, Liean Adams and Harvey Bermard, formerly af New London, Mr. Adams was engaged as foreman and the owners give him great praise (or tne manner which he directed the work. He formerly had charge of a farm In Prince Edward Island, and the experience gained In the Harden of Kastern Canada lilted him for larger operations on the Quill l'lulns, the Garden of Saskatchewan.

KILDONAN RATEPAYERS EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS The ratepayers of Klldonan held a meeting last night at Seven Oaks, at hich they aired several of their grievances. One as a protest' against taxing tho grading and opening of stroets upon the frontage, the following resolution being passed; "That this meeting protest against the proposed Introduction of a bylaw to tax on a frontage basis the opening and grading of all streets which are to he opened in the municipality, and that In future all statute labor taxes he spent In the ward where they are raised, together with a reasonable amount out of the general fund in proportion to the amount of the assessment." The question of wages was dismissed and a resolution adopted, which read as follows: "That a minimum wage at 25 cents per hour be, In future, the rate of wage for all work done In the municipality." Telephone rates came In for censure and the Freet railway service was thought Inadequate. A committee was appointed to wait upon the Winnipeg Electric Railway to ask for a better car service and also to see the government about reducing the telephone charges for lines outside the city limits. Strong protests will be sent to the provincial health officer with regard to the dumping of refuse In the parish by the city of Winnipeg. V.

Williams presided at the meeting. 1'lles, Assures successfully treated without operation. Write for free booklet and references. Ir. Hawke, 21 Wellesley Toronto.

AMERICANS GREATLY INTERESTED IN WEST "At the present time Americans are more Interested In Canada than they have ever been," said W. J. Gllkerson, travelling passenger agent of the (.. T. P.

at Si. Paul, who conducted a party of 120 Russlan-Cermnn Immigrants into the city this morning. He explained that the meinbvrs of thlB party, although they looked like ordinary new arrivals, really represented a considerable sum of money because they had sold out their In Germany and were now going to settle In the Canadian west. Mr. (illkeisoii, who has charge of the company's office in St.

Paul, which has only been opened about a month, said enquiries were pouring In every day from Americans who were anxious to get Information regarding prospects In Canada. The majority of these enquiries were concerning the Peace River country, which seemed to be attracting a great deal of attention. HE'S A CONVERT TO A GROWING BELIEF THAT DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS ARE THE SURE CURE FOR KIDNEY DISEASE. Mr. Renie Moulaison was treated by two doctors, but found his relief and cure in six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills.

Surette Island, Yarmouth, N.S., May 30 (Special.) Renie Moulaison, a fisherman of this place, is a convert to the growing belief that Dodd's Kidney Pills are the sure cure for Kidney Disease. "My trouble started with a cold," Mr. Moulaison states. "My muscles would cramp, I had backache and I had dizzy spells. My head often ached and I had a tired, nervous feeling while specks of light Hashed In front of my eyes.

I suffered In this way for over two months, and nas treated by two doctors, but they didn't seem to be able to do much for me. Then I started to take Dodd's Kidney Pills and soon started to Improve. I took six boxes In all. and now I am glad to say I am cured." If you have any two or three of Mr. Moulalson's symptoms you may be sure your Kidneys are not In good working order.

Had Kidneys mean Backache, Rheumatism, Heart Disease or Hrlght's Disease unless attended to. The one sure way to cure them Is to use Dodd's Kidney BRADSTREET AGENT IS TOURING WEST T. C. Irving, of Rradstrcets Commercial Agency, passed through the city yesterday on his way to the coast. He stated that he had come from Montreal In company with Mr.

Whyte, and he was now going on through the west to Inspect his company's agencies. Speaking of the season's prospects, Mr. Irving said that they were excellent all through the rountry, nnd there was a very large Increase In the acreage this year. At the present time British capitalists had greater confidence in the future of Canada than ever, and there were large sums of money coming in from across the Atlantic. OLDSMOBILE IN "GARDEN OF ALLAH." An American automobile In the liarden of Allah" la one of the latest achievements of exploration.

A letter received by the Olds Motor Works, from F. Dunbar Wright, Is accompanied by photographs o.t the first automobile that ever got within the sacred precincts of the Algerian paradise. Mr. Wright, who is touring the world, writes from Biskra, in Central Algeria, and tells of the wonderful touring possibilities of that country. "Automobiles," Mr.

Wright says, "arrive and depart every day, and with tho Improved roadways from Kl Kan-ttira undoubtedly place will become more popular every year. As an Arab town of about lo.iillli It Is extremely interesting and affords excursions to many oasis towns of great beauty. "The entire country from Algiers to Tunis Is all that ihe motorist could desire, and nowhere have I seen more lr.tr sting and more beautiful country. The good roads wind up mountains and through gorges and lake you bv the most beautiful valleys, where, vou can always find hotels for 11 good lunch en route to your destination the day. Everywhere work Is going on to improve spots in the roads which have been or are more or less damaged by the rain.

But as a whole the roads are simply perfect. Mv recollections from Algiers to Hlskra are all one delight. "And one contemplating a trip here should be most raref.il to equip his car with tires of sizes that are universally used in France, as American sizes are only procurable from Krance artcr much delay and trouble. The best time of the yenr for an automobile trip in this country Is from the middle of March to the end of May. "One can spend three weeks in Algiers and make many Interesting excursions.

The most beautiful is to Hon Palda, lfiO miles. It Is the most beautiful oasis town In that vlclnltv. Automoblllng In this country Is bound to become more popular. There Is such magnificent scenery, such splendid roads and a climate warmer than Southern Krance. These features will surely encourage motorists to come here.

"It has been raining a great deal Intelv and the weather now Is particularly cool, so I am soournlng here at Biskra until the weather Is settled before going on my wav around the world. My ear Is running wonder fully. But too much rain mal.es It hard going here, the same as In any country." NOKQMIS GROWING VERY RAPIDLY Beehive of Industry is New Western Town Fine Natural Resources. It Is now almost a commonplace to hear of the advent of another town In the wesf, sprung up apparently In the night, and to watch a growth of population continue to such alarming proportions that it seems almost Impossible to realize that a tract of what once was merely virgin prnlrle has now developed Into a flourishing town, with Its beehives of Industry spread all over the face of the country. The latest addition to the rapidly Increasing list of sites that have been Impatient of the slow progress of less energetic and ambitious cities Is No-konils, situated midway between Winnipeg and Kdmonton, in the heart of Saskatchewan's renowned wheat district the liist Mountain Valley.

Backed by rich agricultural districts, and an Important railroad centre, N'o-komls cannot help continuing to grow rapidly, and with Its plentiful supply of pure water from its artesian wells, It offers every Inducement to the farmer and business man to come and stake their capital In Its midst. The future of Nokomls as an Im portant railway centre is assured by two transcontinental railways the fi. T. P. and C.

P. as well as the extension of tho C. X. IL through the town. Five large Implement warehouses, a flour mill and the Imperial OH Co.

now use Nokomls as a distributing point. The lead taken by these Institutions is about to be followed by others of similar character, and In a short time It is expected that the railway yards will be hedged in by warehouses and mercantile establishments, and will be active with the hum of manufacturers and wholesale enter-prizes. It is probable that Xokomis will be a divisional point on the Cnnadinn Northern Hallway, as the railway are now looking for a suitable divisional point, and the advantages of this town cannot fall to commend themselves as suitable central spots for the drawing of pure water. The municipality are anxious that any extension of the town's areas shall not rob it of its natural beauty, and for that reason the park commissioners have purchased a large number of ornamental trees, which will be planted on the park site and In other parts of the town during the coming months. The complaint Is frequently heard that one western town la pretty much the same as another only more so.

In this respect Nokomls Is an exception to the rule, for one misses the homely and unpleturesque shack and square front hostelry of the budding western town. Nokomls Is but a babe In arms compared to some other towns, yet It can boast of permanent buildings of brick, cement, block and frame construction, whilst many of the private residences would do credit to a much more pretentious town. Rev. Dr. Car-mlchael, during a recent visit to Nokomls, pu'bllcly declared that the people had laid the foundations, not of a village or town, but rather of a city.

It Is understood that the Saskatchewan government Intend run several trunk telephones throughout the province this year, one of which will extend through Xokomis. Nokomls hase a publlo school building, erected at a cost of $12,000, and considered to tie one of the finest In the province. It has besides four fraternal societies, a literary society and five churches. Last Mountain Dake Is twelve miles south of Xokomis. During the summer season this Is a favorite pleasure report, there being an abundance of fish In the lake.

With allots fine natural resources and growing population Nokomls should before long be one of the great cities of Western Canada. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED St. John's Methodist Churoh Elect Officials for Coming Year. At the last meeting of the quarterly official board of St. John's Methodist church, the following officers were elected for the coming conference year: Recording steward, W.

McPher-son; treasurer, A. J. Pj-buB; stewards, Messrs. H. E.

England, Li, D. Snary, Joseph Merritt, J. W. Miller and J. Sle-mon; envelope steward, J.

Fred Palmer; assistant, II. K. England; delegate to district meeting, A. J. Pybus.

The membership report showed nn Increase of 36 for the year, and tll treasurer reported all accounts paid to ('ate with a balance of 1300 in the bank, a portion of which will be used on necessary repairs about the church and parsonage. The members of the board were strongly Impressed with the need there Is of a new church to meet the needs of the growing cause in St. John's and steps have been taken to have the whole matter laid before the Methodist Church Extension association. TEACHERS' EXAMS. FOR CERTIFICATES The regular non-professional teachers' examinations will be held from June 27 to July 4.

Examinations of candidates for flrst-clnss certificates will be held In Winnipeg. Brandon, Portage la Prairie, Vlrden. Neepawa and Dauphin only. A large number of candidates have signified their intention to offer themselves for examination. NO 8ERVICE THIS YEAR.

Fort William, May 30. Owing to tho Inability to arrange to land passengers here there will be no passenger service this year on the O. T. P. between Fort William and Winnipeg.

They have been unable to arrange to use the new union passenger station here. TENDERS KOH K.IIKITION- OK I IN K.H A TOR I.N' WAItO 7. Sealed tenders addressed to the Chairman. Hoard of Control, will be received at th offH a of tho under-signed up 11 a.m. on Friday, June 1911, for supply of lahnr and materials required In tho erection of an Incinerator in Ward 7.

Plans, sppclncat Ion and form of tender, together with conditions governing tender as prescribed by Hy-law. may be obtained st the office of the City Knglneer, 2L'3 James avenue. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. M. PKTERSON, Secretary.

Hoard of Control Office, Winnipeg, May 2, 1911. Tenders for Flags Sealed tenders sddretred to the Chairman of the Decoration Committee of the Coronation Celebration Committee for the supply of (In whole or In lots of l.iioo or oven jn.ooo small I'nlnn Jstkn 4xS In. on staffs for carrying, and i'OO large I'nlon Jsrks In. on staffs, will he received the nfflre nf the undersigned up to 5 p.m. on Wednesday nexi, May 31st.

Jielivery of the whole must be made by June next. The right is reserved to re(ort any or nil tenders or to accept any offer whl appears advantageous to the Comnilttp, M. Mtl.I.KK, Kerretsry. Msvor's tfTl' Winnipeg, May 29, 1911. STEVEHSOH An Acre of Land Only $3.00 Cash And $3.00 a month (Price $300 up) Cheapest in the market.

Car passes through property. An exceptional offer to the vise investor. PORTAGE AVE. FRONTAGE, $15 PER FOOT, 50x180 Terms: $10.00 Cash and $10.00 a month. Harrison Office open evenings 7.30 to 9.

C02 McARTHUR BUILDING. BETWEEN NEW AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE AND CONNAUGHT PARK Fronting on Red River and Pembina Highway. Locating the Agricultural College on Its old site increased the value of adjacent land from $125.00 to 14,000 per acre. KING'S PARK Is 240 yards from the "ew Agricultural College site. 124 treed lots, 100 feet by 130 feet, ere offered at $5.00 PER FOOT TERMS J50.00 cash, balance (15.00 monthly; or $125.00 cash, balance 1, 2 and 3 years.

BRYDGES WAUGH, LIMITED TELEPHONE MAIN 4333 TO RENT Large Building on Portage Avenue East Suitable for Wholesale or Storage. Track Facilities i The WESTERN TRUST COMPANY 5cof Block Block Phone Main 5219 I a a Suites to Let MARTELLO APARTMENTS. Broadway, corner of Langside. Convenient and well appointed. Rents: Front Suites, Back Suites, $47-50.

Applv to W. J. Christie Co. Phone 6781. 200 Union Bank Bldg.

TENDERS Sealed tenders marked "Tender for Sewer," will be received by the undersigned up to noon of Saturday, June 3, for the construction of a Hewer at the Agricultural College, St. Vital. Plans and specltlcatlons may be seen at the Department of Public Works, Parliament Building, Winnipeg. A marked cheque for per cent, of the amount of tender must be enclosed with each tender, and will he forfeited to the Government of Manitoba, in case the person tendering refuses to enter into a oontraot, or having done so, falls or neglects to carry out the provisions thereof. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

R. ROGERS, Minister of Public Works. Winnipeg, May 27, 1911. TENDERS FOR SIIM'LY OF ASPHALT KOLLPlR. Sealed tenders addressed to the Chairman, Hoard of Control, will he received at the Office of the undersigned up to 11 a.m.

on Monday, June 5. 1911, for supply of one 10 ton Tandem Steam Asphalt Roller to he delivered K.O.H. Cars, City yards on or before June 29. Specification and form of tender, together with conditions governing tender as prescribed by By-law, may he obtained at the office of the City Engineer, 223 James avenue. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

M. PETKRSON, Secretary. Bosrd of Control Office, Winnipeg, May 3oth, 1911. TENDERS FOR F.HF.CTION OF PI'MP HOI SK AT tVF.I.L So. 8.

Sealed tenders addressed to the Chairman, Board of Control, will be received at the Office of the undersigned tip to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2nd. lsll, for supply of labor and materials required In the erection of a Pump House St Well Nn. 8. Plnns.

specification and Form nf Ten-dr-'. together with conditions governing tender as prescribed by Hv-Ihw rosy be obtained at the office of the Cltj; Knglneer, 223 James avenue. M. PETKRSON, Secretary. Mosrd of Control Office.

Winnipeg, May 2fith. 1911. TENDERS FOR SIPPI.Y OF MDRtRY IMIOKS Sealed Tenders Addressed to the Chairman, Board of Control, will be received at the Office of the undersigned up to 11 a.m. on Fridav, June 2nd, 1911, for supply of Books required for the Publlo library for thA flsral year ending April JOth, 1912. Form of tender and full Information may be obtained from Mr.

J. H. McCarthy, Librarian. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted chefiue or cash deposit for the sum of 150.00. which will be subject to forfeiture In case of failure on the part of the successful tenderer to enter Into written rontrart with approved sureties if called upon to do so.

The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. M. PETF.RSON, Secretary. Board nf Control Office, Winnipeg. May 25th.

1911. TENDERS Tenders will be received by the undersigned for excavating and mason work for addition to foundrv. Plsns and specifications at office and Exchange. Tenderg close June 10. 1911.

THE VULCAN IRON WORKS, -TD. GABDEBS O'iCelly PHONE M. 2717 368 MAIN STREET Elevator and Prince Albert Place Beautiful lots at only $7.00 per foot. Terms easy. Kensington Street, good lots, olose to Portage, at $8.00 per foot.

St. i Charles village, 100 by 150 feet close to Tortage at $6.00 perl foot. J. A. W.

LANE TRUST AND LOAN BLDG. Phone Main 334. TO LET Cottages Whytewold Beach by Mr. W. L.

Parrish Apply to Caretaker at Beach, or Pettes 413 Main street Phone Main 2090. SNAPS Sherhrok Just north of Portage on eat side, 26x117 with modern bouse, rents for $30 per month. Prlo River Frontline Opposite City Park, 62x185 we 11 treed. Price a4B per foot. ntre Deme, close to Isabel, revenue $D0 per month.

A snap at a410 per ft. sin Per Foot, close to Portage, Just west of city limits. WINNIPEG REALTY CO. 408 McArthur Block. Main 000.

Cambridge and Oxford Block J4, for prtca and term 8, inquire W. C. CLARKE (Sb CO. Doom 2.1 Syndicate II lock Phone M. 41113 Til Por-lajte Avenue Morse Place Cottages In Kant Kllrlonan, among th trpps, ynu ran Rot a four-rorttnvl cottK with 75 frnt f(orl Ranlen land for nnly Sl.17.1 on trmn like fnt.

Morne I'larfl has a church, fltorw with tlophnn and about 50 homes. Hood neigh ho hood, good wapr, good ftldfwalkn to Mty nnd ')" si hl from Kim wood car line. Thfse ar gnf ni? fjutfkly. Hp a at nnp H. M.

Mlllman, 702 McArthur Work. Phone Main 51fi2. TO HOUSE BUILDERS Call and see us about your loins. Money slwsys on hand. B.

C. Permanent Loan Co. Office; 806 McArthur Building Thone Main 4710. Carter Avenue, Elmwood Several 27-foot lets at $12.00 par foot, only essh, balance lid ner month. "All Improvements." Don let this slip.

GUNN BATTEN, 245 Notre Dame Ave.