After last Mass a deputation of prominent Catholic citizens waited on the Brothers at Mount St. Francis. The Hon. J.D. Ryan presented the amount collected at the Cathedral, following the presentation with some well chosen remarks. The Hon. E.M. Jackman, who presented the collection from St. Patrick’s Church, also delivered an appropriate address on the good work of the Brothers. Rev. Brother Ryan heartily thanked the people of the city parishes for their generous response, which will be duly appreciated by the Brothers. Other speakers were: Sir E.P. Morris, Hon. D.J. Green, Mr. P.T. McGrath and Mr. J.T. Lawton, each of whom spoke in eulogistic terms of the value of the good work being done by the Brothers, which is a benefit not alone to the Catholic community of St. John’s, but to the people of the country in general.

WAVERLY HOTEL — S. Frechlic, Clarke’s Beach.

There was a delay of a week at Cape Charles, loading whale oil, guano, bone, etc., and the steamer did not leave until Tuesday night last. Thursday night, when about twelves miles off Cape Bonavista, the Engineer reported to the Captain that the steam pumps were out of order, and the water was rising over the engine room floor. There was a heavy S.W. gale with high sea raging at the time, and matters did not look too bright for those on board. Capt Clarke called all hands on deck, and the twelve passengers volunteered, and for two hours they worked at the hand pumps and used buckets, etc., to keep her free. They finally got the water down so that it could not reach the fires, in which event matters would become serious. It was thought desirable to run for Catalina, and after a very anxious night, she reached there at 7 a.m. Friday, when the Engineers repaired the steam pumps. The News, speaking to members of the crew yesterday, was informed that it was the worst night they ever spent, and had there been a breaking sea, the chances of pulling through would be small. Before the Kite left Gillesport, the 38 men that had left her had gone into the woods for the winter. To this port she brought 300 casks of oil, 70 bags of guano, and a quantity of bone.

Messrs. P.D. Parks, Mechanical Superintendent, and T.S. Pooke, Travelling Salesmen with the Reid Co., have resigned. The former we learn, will take a position with the C.P.R., and the latter as Electrical Superintendent with the Harmsworth Company at Grand Falls.

Mr. A. McLean, of the firm of R.E. Mutch & Co., of Charlottetown, P.E.I., arrived in the city on Friday last, to make business connections for his firm. As one of the specialties is poultry and dressed meats, this gentleman has chosen a favourable time to effect an opening for the sale of their products.

The case of John Rice, against two boys, named Burton, one of whom is eight years old and the other four, for damaging a slot machine at the Parade Rink, was tried in District Court, Saturday. The case was dismissed. Judge Conroy commented strongly on the plaintiff’s action in bringing a child of such tender years before the Court.

Fourteen prisoners were gathered in by the Police Saturday night, nearly all of whom were ordinary drunks. Several made the usual deposit yesterday morning, and were given their liberty. The others will appear before the Magistrate in the Police Court this morning. This is the largest number of arrests made in one night for some time.

During Sunday night’s snow storm, the telephone pole at the corner of O’Dwyer’s Cove broke off, owing to the weight of snow on the wires. Fortunately, no one was near at the time it collapsed. Wires were down on Military Road, Gower Street, New Gower St. and several other places. They will be repaired today.

The Portia, on her last round trip, carried no less than 680 passengers. In consequence, the Purser and Stewards were kept exceptionally busy.

When the Kite was at Grand River, the weather was intensely cold, being below zero at times, but very little snow had fallen. Her Pilot, to get to her, had to come over the ice on komatic and dogs.

We learn on reliable authority that a marked change in the political sentiment has taken place in St. Mary’s Bay. Strong Liberals are now pronounced in their determination to unite, in the overthrow of a Government that is Liberal in name only. The same feeling is spreading right through Placentia District, where Mr. R.T. McGrath is spoken of freely as the coming man.

The S.S. Cape Breton is at Bay of Islands with a cargo of coal to the Reid Nfld Co.

There were no herring taken about White Bay during the last week, though they are reported plentiful in deep water.

The next Nobel prize for chemistry will be awarded to Sir William Crookes, of London; Rudyard Kipling has been designated for the literary prize.

One of the tugs of the lumber company at Grand River, came down the river to Rigoulette to take up some freight landed by the Virginia Lake, but the river froze up, and the supplies will now have to be taken to the lumber mill by dog and slide.

Two larceny cases came up for hearing before Judge Conroy in the Central District Court Saturday. The first case was against John McGrath, for stealing clothes from A. Harris and E. Mahone, valued at $21. Sufficient evidence was not given to secure a conviction. The second case was a charge preferred against Charles Chibley by Kalem Noah, for larceny of a watch valued at $8. The charge not being proven, the case was dismissed.

The sum of money picked up in Mr. M Dyer’s store, Thursday night, has not been claimed yet. Mr. Dyer has made it known as widely as possible, and is anxious to find the owner.

A young woman named Rogers of Catalina, arrived by the Portia last night, in charge of her father, and was driven to the Lunatic Asylum. She had been slightly demented for some time.

A Council employee was arrested Saturday morning, being drunk in charge of a horse. His fellow workmen made up the amount necessary for his release and had him removed from the toils.

The weather along the line yesterday and Saturday night was fine West from Terra Nova; East from the latter place it was snowing. Last night’s reports were: Port aux Basques, N.E., light, fine, 24 above. Bay of Islands, N.W., light, fine 32 above. Quarry, S.W., light, fine, 19 above. Bishop’s Falls, S.W., light, fine, 25 above. Clarenville, N.E., light, showery, 30 above. Whitbourne, calm, fine, 27 above.

POWER — HICKEY: On Nov. 27th, at 7 o’clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, Sydney, C.B., by the Rev. Father MacAdam, Mr. James A Power, of New York City, to Miss Amy S. Hickey, daughter of Mr. P. Hickey, Taxidermist, St. John’s, N.F.

The man Ash, who was a victim in the recent accident at Glace Bay, is a native of this place. His relatives, who reside at Burnt Head, in reply to a message for particulars, have received word that he will recover in a week or two, although his escape from a similar death to that of his unfortunate companion, is regarded as a close call.

The Hope, Jos. Homer, Master, arrived from Harbor Grace Thursday, laden with coal to Messrs Duff & Sons Ltd. Two smaller cargoes arrived about the same time to Messrs Soper & Son. The stringency in the coal market hitherto, thereby relieved.

Richard Reynolds, a middle aged man of London Road locality, succumbed to the ravages of consumption on Monday last, after an illness of some nine months, and on the following Wednesday, an old land mark of Rock Hill, in the person of Richard Penney, passed over to the great majority. His death was not unexpected as he had reached the octogenarian limited three years ago, and since that time has been an invalid.

Mr. Walter Parsons, who spent a fortnight here working in the photographic line, departed for pastures new on Friday, having found business too slow to prolong his stay.

Word was received by Messrs Rorke & Sons on the 27th Nov., that their schooner Lena, Peter Cullen, Master, had arrived safely at Boston.

Rev. R.H. Maddock, Methodist Clergyman of Exploits Circuit, arrived Saturday night on a brief visit to relatives.

The ladies of the South Side Methodist Church held their annual sale of work on Thursday and Friday nights, with financial results above all expectation. In addition to a varied assortment of fancy goods, teas, candy, and fruit were on sale to help swell the receipts. A similar event took place in Victoria Village on the same nights, and as a result, $190 has been added to the funds.

A few nights ago the peace of a West End household was rudely disturbed by the mater familiar, who became so infuriated with liquor that the inmates were compelled to take shelter at the homes of their neighbours, fearing bodily harm. It is safe to say that such an unseemly exhibition of wanton destruction of home furnishings was never before witnesses in a household of this locality. The wreckage was a sight to make the angels weep. It is rumoured that the head of the house is taking steps to find out through what medium the liquor was procured so as to try and recover damage.

The Supreme Court opened its sessions here Friday morning at 11 a.m. with Chief Justice Sir William Horwood on the bench, and Messrs, W.J. Carroll, Butler, and Crier Alsop in attendance. The legal fraternity was represented my Messrs A.O. Hayward, J.W. McNeil, Knight and F.J. Morris. Some 70 special jurors answered to their names, out of which 12 were impaneled to sit in the postponed case of the King vs. John Foote for arson. The hearing of the case occupied the Court all day Friday up to 10 p.m., and continued until 2.30 p.m. Saturday, when the jurors, after listing patiently to the evidence of both sides, and also the address of Chief Justice, returned to the Court Room after deliberating one and one half hours, and through their foreman, Mr. Noah Penney, rendered a verdict of Not Guilty. The names of the jurors are; Andrew Parsons, Henry Clarke, James Moore of Robt., Thomas Drake, Edward Goff, Fred Penney of Josiah, Francis Winsor, James Rossiter, George Crocker, Jr., James Doyle, Samuel Janes, Noah Penney. A case in which George Davis is the plaintiff and James Davis the defendant, arising in a dispute in relative to property on the South Side, was entered in the Supreme Court also.

Edmund Taylor, a well known planter of this town, died Saturday, aged 75 years. The deceased withdrew from the activities of his calling about 8 or ten years ago. A cancer of the mouth of 20 years or more gradual growth, extended its insidious roots through the system, and thereby hastened the end.

Carbonear Dec. 1st., CORRESPONDENT

There are a number of men now in the woods at Gambo, cutting lumber for the Avalon Steam Cooperage.

Four prisoners were arrested by the Police last night, two of who were ordinary drunks, and two drunk and disorderly.

Capt. Clyde Lake of the Rigel is now in town, and leaves an early date for Boston, to purchase a new banking schooner to be used next year.

The express last evening, took out a large number of passengers including: Mrs. Carnochan, Miss N Cullen, G .Spracklin, A Balsom, Judge Prowse, R. Simmonds, P. McGrath.

The steamer Progress was unable to reach Portugal Cove yesterday morning to land mail, owing to the heavy seas. It moderated in the afternoon and the steamer managed to land.

The S.S. Panther came off dock yesterday, after having received a thorough overhauling to her hull and engines. She made a trial trip on the harbor in the afternoon and did excellently.

Persons who arrived in town from Bell Island the last few days, complain bitterly of the state of the public roads on the Island. In places they are actually impossible, and people have to go through the fields to avoid mud knee deep.

Robert Scott J.P., has been appointed Acting Magistrate for Fogo.

The second hearing of the Sharpe cases comes up at the Supreme Court this morning, before a special jury.

Several of the fish shippers in the city have now under consideration the introduction of a new system for shipping fish to Europe. If the plan succeeds, next season there will be a line of steamers running between here and Europe making fortnightly trips. At present, there is considerable delay in getting fish in casks to the Mediterranean markets, but with the proposed line of steamers, this would be obviated and besides, considerable expense would be saved the shippers. On the return trips, the steamers would bring cargos of salt, etc. Negotiations are now going on with some English capitalists, and the establishment of the line for the fish shipping season of next year is expected.

The weather has been stormy in Placentia Bay the last two days, and in consequence the S.S. Argyle has been held here.

An unusually fine fishery has been the outcome around Fogo Island, observes Henry J Earle, M.H.A., and everyone is in good spirits over the bounteous reward from good market prices as well. The tide of surplus cash will seek investment in additional schooners, boats and gear, laying a broader foundation for future prosperity.

A long line of carts laden heavily with merchandise, extended from Water Street down to Messrs Bowring Bros. wharf last evening; each one depositing its load for shipment by the steamer Portia. Heavy though the pressure of freight is, it will be surpassed by the offering next trip, which will be the Christmas trip, and will be made in time to admit of the cargo being landed, weather permitting, clear through to White Bay by the end of the holiday.

It said that owing to the depression in business, a number of clerks will be paid off at the end of the year, while others will be given a week about.

Thomas Baird of Long Pond, was brought into town last night by Constable Nugent, and taken to the insane asylum. Baird has been mentally affected for some time, and at intervals is violent.

Last night a Brigus man informed one of the Police Sergeants that a friend of his, named Hackett, had fallen over Clift’s wharf. The officer went to investigate, but found it a hoax. The last time that a man named Hackett fell over Clift’s Wharf was about 30 years ago.

All the members of the Dutchess of Fife crew laid up in Hospital, have been restored the use of their limbs and returned home, except for one, Mr. Pardy, of Bonavista town. He also would be home by this time, for his broken leg was knitting, when a vigorous movement which he made in his cot, disarranged the splints and reopened the fracture. It has cost him six weeks’ additional treatment and loss of time.

There is considerable snow on the hills between here and Holyrood. From the latter place to Carbonear there is but very little on the ground.

Last evening Constable Cody arrested a young man of the West End, who was creating a disturbance in the parental abode, and incidentally demolishing the house furnishings. The fellow “kicked’ when being taken, and the Fire Constable Galway had to come to Cody’s assistance.

A few nights ago a West Ender was arrested for drunkenness and brought to the Station. A fellow employee of his, knowing of his arrest, went to his house, forced an entrance, and it is said, insulted his wife and sister. Neighbours had to be called in to eject him. A deposition will be made today for his arrest.

A well known incorrigible was released from the Penitentiary at noon yesterday, after serving a term. Last night he got drunk and created a disturbance at his father’s house. Police were called to arrest him. He was conveyed to the Station, and will appear before the Magistrate’s Court this morning.

The Doctor pronounced apoplexy as the cause of death. Capt. Penney had not been in good health for the past six months. At the time of his death he was surrounded by all the members of his family, who were stunned by the suddenness of the stroke. The widow, who is an invalid, is prostrated. In Capt Edgar Penney’s death, Carbonear loses one of its best known and most enterprising citizens.

The improvement in the health of the Leader of the Opposition, Capt Charle Dawe, is steadily maintained. The Captain is in excellent spirits and looking forward to resumption of his activities in due course. The acute symptoms have subsided, and with rest and care, a complete cure may be confidently hoped for. This will be good news to his numerous supporters and admirers in the Country.

Bowrings: Portia arrived at Wesleyville at 4.20 p.m. yesterday and remained there during the night. No news was received from the Prospero yesterday.

Captain Edgar Penney was a man of strong personality. There was nothing about the fishery, from the catching of the fish to the marketing, that he was not thoroughly informed about. In him, practical knowledge and executive ability were strongly mingled. A keen business man, he studied every part of the business in which he was engaged. In earlier days, he was a successful Sealing Master, but withdrew from that branch of the Country’s business when steam superseded sail.

Early in the eighties, he established with his brothers, the firm of Penny Bros., and after partnership was dissolved, the present firm of E Penney & Son was established. The headquarters during the season, was Isle au Bois, in the Straits, but there are other establishments at Bradore, on Canadian Labrador, and elsewhere.

As a citizen, Capt. Penney was greatly interested in everything that made for the well being of the Country. He was a life long Conservative, and always ready — and as able as he was ready — to state his convictions and maintain them. To Education he was a warm friend, and to his warm and cordial co operation was due much of the success which attached to the old Methodist Grammar Education at Carbonear. In his youth, education was not easy to obtain, and Captain Edgar mourned the loss, and determined that so far as his power went, the advantages that had not been his, should be liberally bestowed upon the younger generation. Although not of the school, he was a close student of men and events, an omnivorous reader with a most retentive memory. Few men could discus with equal readiness and accuracy, the current events transpiring at home in the Empire or the wider world. Staunchly Conservative and eminently loyal. Ay, more it inspired loyalty in another sense the loyalty of friendship, for no truer friend than Edgar Penney has lived, friendship was to him a sacred thing, not lightly given, but once given not easily broken, and it is as friend as well as citizen, that his departure is so deeply deplored.

We have spoken of him as thoroughly acquainted with the fisheries, and all belonging to them, and no wonder, for although he had passed the Psalmist’s limit and was well into the seventies, the present summer was the first that he had spent in Newfoundland since childhood. If memory serves aright, every spring for sixty years had seen him join in the exodus to Labrador. This year, failing health uttered its warning, and he remained home, but his heart was in the familiar scenes of the bye-gone years, and he would fain have been at the helm as of yore.

He leaves a widow, three sons and two daughters – Messrs William F. Eben, R. and Albert E. Penney, Mrs. Robert Duff, also several grandchildren. Capt Josiah H Penney and Judge Penney are brothers, and Mrs. W.S. Canning, of St. John’s, and Mrs. Robert Simpson, of Carbonear are sisters. One brother the Rev. W.F. Penney, B.D., died about thirty years ago, and one sister, Mrs. Powell, whose son, Mr. John Powell, holds a foremost place in connection with the Reid-Nfld Company.

Capt. Edgar was one of the human landmarks of Carbonear, and his passing is the breaking of a link in the chain which connected the earlier days with those of the present. A few of his boyhood friends remain, but one by one they have passed to the Great Beyond. It was seemly that his last visit should have been to his warm friend and brother by marriage, the aged Joseph Powell, with whom he had so often discoursed of the days of the long ago.

The funeral took place today, and amongst those of his kith and kin who have long since crossed the borderland, he will rest in the old cemetery at Carbonear, for his was one of the oldest families of the ancient town.

With his sorrowing family and especially the partners for almost half a century of his joys and sorrows, we sincerely sympathize. The suddenness of the shock has added to the severity of the blow, but his life of usefulness, and be it theirs to rejoice that it can be said of him that keen in business and firm in action, he never wronged his fellow-men and never did a mean or ungentlemanly act. It was such as he who justify the reference to modern Vikings as “hearts of oak”.

Four prisoners were brought to the Station by the Police last night, two drunks, and two drunks and disorderly.

The man Stamp, who stole a pair of boots from Mr. R. Harvey, was before the Magistrate yesterday and was sent down for 30 days.

At Witless Bay and other places along the Southern Shore, a number of salmon has been taken during the week. They were all sent here and sold readily at 20 cents a pound.

Last night at 9.30, Constable Cody had a rough time arresting a disorderly near the Post Office. After some trouble, the inebriated realized the situation, and marched off quietly.

At the auction sale at Gillis Store, Cookstown Road yesterday, there was much brisk bidding between grocers who were looking for snaps, all the stock was sold off, Messrs Jackman and green purchasing the greater part of it.

Those who know the district well, and have carefully watched the progress of the Local Option requestion in Harbor Main District, say that a much larger majority than last year will decide in favour of Local Option when the election comes off.

Reid Newfoundland Company: Home is North of Bonne Bay. Virginia Lake is due at North Sydney this afternoon. Glencoe left Grand Bank at 6.30 p.m. yesterday, inward. Argyle left Placentia At 10.30 a.m. yesterday, going West. Clyde left Pilley’s Island at 6 p.m. yesterday, outward. Dundee left Port Blandford at 7 p.m. yesterday. Ethie left Trinity at 5.40 p.m. yesterday, outward.

Rev. Dr. Whalen of North River and Rev. J. M. Donnelly of Holyrood, were in town this week and later returned to their respective parishes.

His Lordship Bishop March celebrated Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday at the opening of the New Church at North River, and afterwards preached a sermon suited to the occasion. An unexpected collection of $500 was taken up.

The Royal Moving Picture has discontinued its exhibitions at St. Paul’s Hall, and the Manager of the Nickelodeon has made new arrangements of continuing his show at the Academy Hall all the winter. So far as known, only one of these concerns will operate here in future.

Mr. Edward Kitchen, whose home was recently infected with scarlatina, wishes to thank Dr. Strapp for the many kindnesses performed by him for his children the time his house was quarantined. He is deeply grateful to the neighbours who gave their sympathy and unsought help during the trying period.

“Diamond Jubilee” Lodge No. 236 S.O.E. holds its election of officers for the ensuring year next Monday night.

Messrs Munn & Co.’s schooner Estella, Simeon Wells, Master, arrived at Port de Grave this morning with coal from Sydney.

Mr. John Ash and Miss Forward, daughter of Mr. Henry Forward of Carbonear Island, will be united in marriage at Carbonear tonight.

Mr. George Andrews of W.H. Thompson’s Drug Store, and Miss Louise Davis, daughter of Mr. George Davis, will be made one sometime this month.

Mr. Duncan Pike of Toronto who had been in a visit to relatives here, went to St. John’s by this morning’s train, en route for home. Mr. Thomas Keefe left for New York by this evening’s train.

Capt. Thomas Alcock of British Columbia, is now on a visit to this his native town. He has been absent a number of years. His many friends here delighted to see their old townsman looking so well.

The Police had a man before the Court on Wednesday charged with vagrancy. The prisoner denied that he had no home and said that he applied for lodgings at the Police Station the night before, only because he did not care to disturb the person with whom he lodged, as it was a late hour. The Judge would have sent the man to prison for 7 days, but the latter promised to go to Bell Island before Saturday. The Police were accordingly instructed to arrest the man if he was seen in town on Saturday next.

The ladies of the Methodist Aid opened a sale of work at Coughlan Hall on Tuesday night. The different tables containing useful plain and fancy goods, toys, candy and syrup, looked very attractive, and the visitors who made purchases were drawn to that table which had the most interest for them. On Tuesday night, the attendance of partons was fair, but on Wednesday night the number did not come up to expectations. However, the receipts for the two nights reached the vicinity of $200. Tonight a good attendance is expected, as a hot dinner will be the great attraction. There have been three other sales of work this fall, and each has done fairly well. Our Methodist friends should be equally well patronized.

Messrs. George Parsons, Manager of the Nickelodeon, Earnest Parsons, and Cornelius Griffin, went in the gasoline yacht Amethyst to Bell Island on Saturday last. Mr. Griffin, who was Captain, is an old sailor of middle age, and is widely known here as one worthy of the name, his wonderful agility marking him as a true son of Neptune and distinguished among the many fine fellows of this town, who choose the sea for a calling. Conn will be remembered as having served on board the S.S. Lady Glover while that steamer was engaged in the mail and passenger service of this Bay. After visiting Bell Island, the yacht went to Portugal Cove, where Mr. Griffin was recognized by many of the inhabitants, who were delighted to renew acquaintances with the well known favourite. From Portugal Cove the party went overland to St. John’s. Returning to the cove, the yacht again visited the Island. There Mr. G. Parsons arranged the holding of motion picture exhibitions in St. Joseph’s Hall. On Tuesday the Amethyst left for this port, but the winds being high, the yacht returned to the Island. At 8 a.m. Wednesday, she again started for Harbor Grace and after a pleasant run across the Bay, the yacht reached here about 11 a.m.

CORRESPONDENT, Hr. Grace, Dec. 5th.

The whaler Cabot, operating at Brook’s Arm, has 64 whales landed to date. She will likely continue fishing until the end of the year.

Mr. J.W.N. Johnstone, G.P.A. with the Reid Co., who has been visiting friends in St. John’s, returns by tomorrow’s express.

A steamer with 6,000 tons of coal, will arrive during next week to the Reid Co. Half the cargo will be discharged at Lewisporte and half at Clarenville.

The city was very quite last night, only two prisoners being brought to the lockup. Both of these were ordinary drunks, and gave no trouble to the officers.

Tuesday night last, a woman named Beck of Sound Island, committed suicide by jumping over a wharf. Her body was recovered on the beach next morning.

The schooner Checkers, Rumsey, arrived yesterday from Valencia, after 35 days passage. She encountered heavy gales with high seas, on the passage out, but came through without damage. The checkers had a cargo of 1,400 cases of onions.

Yesterday afternoon, one of the Constables became intoxicated and created a scene at the East End Fire Hall. The officer doing duty there, had to interfere and succeeded in making matter right. The affair will be looked into this morning by the Police Superintendent .

Although it was comparatively fine on the lower streets last night, a small sized blizzard raged in the higher parts of the town. Persons crossing Harvey Road and the top of Long’s Hill, had great difficulty in making much progress against the winds and drift.

There are nearly sixty sail of schooners at Random, S.W. Arm, the fleet having increased greatly in numbers within the last few years. Most of the schooners did well at the fishery the past season. Next year will see more additions made to the fleet, as some new schooners will be built during the winter.

It would be well if the Police would prevent children from coasting down Long’s Hill, as there is great danger of them running under the street cars, which pass at the foot of the hill. Perhaps it wold also conduce more to the public safety if the Motormen would be kind enough to ring the cars gong when approaching the foot of this thoroughfare. A person who passed that way twice last night, when the cars were going by, noticed that the gong of the East bound car failed to ring each time it passed the crossing.

The Virginia Lake must have had a hard time in Thursday night’s storm. No news of her passing Cape Race was received yesterday, she evidently passed too far off to sea.

The tide was very high in the harbor just after daylight yesterday morning, and again about eight last night. Many of the wharves were only a foot or two above the surface of the water.

A young salesman Mr. Collier, at Messrs, Ellis & Co.’s, has so far recovered from the effects of the serious injuries to his eyes, as to be able to resume work, but is obliged to wear a shade over the one more severely hurt. His vision is impaired but with time it may regain its accustomed strength.

The Firemen at the East, Central, and Western Stations, put their apparatus on runners yesterday. They just had the work finished when the alarm came in from the Prince’s Rink calling out the East and Central brigades.

Mr. J.J. Murphy has been indisposed for the past few days and confined to his room. He had improved yesterday and will be about again within a day or so.

The barometer fell very low yesterday and at 4 p.m. it was lower that it has been for several months. After that hour it began to rise quickly. This was taken as an indication that a severe storm was raging not far off.

The Prospero which left Birchy Cove, Bay St. George at 2.30 a.m. yesterday, is expected to arrive here on Tuesday next, and to be ready to leave here laden, on her Christmas trip by Friday, the 14th. This will give the ship, allowing for the longer delays at each port, ample time, with ordinarily fair weather, to deliver her cargo over the whole route by Christmas Eve.

The road leading from Northern Bight to the Railway Station, has been in a frightful condition the last two months. This road is four miles in length and it has to serve the needs of all the people living on both sides of the South West Arm of Random, from Fox Harbor inwards, which causes a great deal of traffic to pass over it, and it is important that some repairs should be given it. The amount expended in repairs last summer would not be sufficient to put one tenth of the road in good condition. There were four and a half degrees of frost yesterday afternoon on Water Street, but the temperature was at lest five degrees lower on the higher levels.

Bowrings: Portia is North of Bay Verte. Prospero is due to arrive tomorrow night.

The weather on the West Coast last week was the roughest experienced for the season, and considerable damage resulted to stages etc.

The funeral of the late Richard Whittle, who died suddenly Friday morning, took place yesterday and was largely attended. At the R.C. Cathedral the prayers for the dead were recited by Rev. Fr. Fyme.

A Seaman of the West End ran amuck Saturday, and amused himself by breaking window glass in an uptown store. Const. Coady objected to the proceedings and took him to the Station. This morning he will answer to the Magistrate.

Saturday night, an outport man dropped a $5.00 bill in a Water St. store, and it no sooner was on the floor when another customer covered it with his foot, hoping to secure it when the outport man had left. A lady assistant saw the transaction however, and informed the owner, who recovered the “V” without much trouble.

The following guests registered at the Crosbie since Saturday; Miss Kennedy, Avondale, C.B.; J.E. Cookson, Montreal; Chas F. Levoy, Dartmouth, N.S.; Adolph Giovanini, St. Lawrence; G.A. Bartlett, Burin; D.J. Burke, St. Jacques; Thomas A Garcin, Bonne Bay; C. Drew, M.P. Cashin, Cape Broyle.

The weather along the line yesterday was moderately fine, the temperature averaging 35 above. Last night’s reports were; Port aux Basques, calm, fine, 27 above. Bay of Islands, W., light, dull, 36 above. Quarry, W, calm, dull, 27 above. Bishop’s Falls, S.W., calm, 25 above. Clarenville, S.W., light, dull, 32 above. Whitbourne, S., light, dull, 28 above.

The case of William Winsor vs. Henry Dawe will be heard this week before a jury. Sir E.P. Morris for plaintiff.

The schooner Nellie, Clarke, arrived in port at noon yesterday from Burin, after a five day passage. The Nellie, deeply laden, left Burin Saturday week, but after being out a few hours, had to put back again as the weather was too stormy to proceed. She remained there until Wednesday morning before a favourable time offered. When off Cape Race, Wednesday night, the wind increased to a gale, and the schooner was hove to. The wind then veered from W to E.N.E. and blew as hard as ever. Many thick snow squalls were experienced during the night and things looked very gloomy. After the wind changed, the schooner was headed for Trepassey, where a safe anchorage was made. Trepassey was left Saturday morning, the little schooner harbored at Bay Bulls Saturday night and arrived here yesterday. She had on board 1,000 quintals of fish and 20 casks of oil, freighted for Harvey & Co.

It is said that the Hue Mattress Manufacturing Company at present operating here, will transfer its plant to Brigus at the end of the year.

Last week, five lads ranging from 15 to 17 years, were before Magistrate Seymour at Bay Roberts for stealing liquor from on board a schooner. They pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 3 weeks imprisonment in Harbor Grace gaol.

A boy who was coasting down Prescott Street Saturday, ran into a wagon standing opposite Oke’s Carriage Factory, and received several painful bruises. He complained that his back was hurt, and being scarcely able to walk from the injuries received, was assisted to his home near the top of Prescott St., by a kind-hearted gentleman who was going that way..

The second trial of Augustus Sweeney who stands charged with the killing of Stephen Andrews, on New Years Day, is set down for tomorrow.

Passengers who arrived by yesterday’s express say that herring have been scarce at Bay of Islands the last few days. Several vessels sailed for market last week.

A seaman who is on the “black list” was arrested Saturday. He was so incapacitated that a cab had to be procured to convey him to the Station. This morning he will answer to the Magistrate and will be made tell where he received the liquor.

The Sydney Record of the 4th., says “Miss Parsons of St. John’s, Nfld, who arrived by the early express last night from Boston, where she had been undergoing surgical treatment in a Hospital, was suddenly taken ill at the terminus wharf shortly after her arrival of the train. She was taken to the Belmont Hotel where she was attended by Dr. Rindress. She is better this morning, and will proceed home by the Bruce this afternoon.”

Several outport schooners sailed yesterday for their home ports.

It is said that the jury in the trial of the Sharpes Case, stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction.

It was reported about town last night that the S.S. Corban will come on here for repairs. If she do, it will be a boon for local Engineers and Boiler Makers.

Complaint is made of the condition of certain streets in the East End of the city. It is said that the Council employees fail to clean up and remove garbage thrown about.

The Reid Company had no news of the arrival of the Virginia Lake at Sydney up to last night. She left here Thursday last at 5 p.m. and must have felt the full force of the storm that raged during that night.

The schooner Hispanola, Kennedy, struck the heavy S.E. storm of Monday last and had to run back to Sydney for shelter. She was deeply laden with coal and her decks were well washed before she reached back to port.

Five arrests were made by the Police Saturday and Sunday night; two drunk, and three drunk and disorderly. One was liberated yesterday on making the usual deposit, the others will come before the Court this morning.

Messrs Munn & Co.’s brig., Amy Louise, Capt. Sheppard, arrived at Sydney on Thursday evening after a stormy passage.

Mr. Thomas Freeman, who was employed with the Royal Moving Pictures Co., while it was operating here, went to St. John’s by this morning’s train.

Messrs. R. Rutherford & Co.’s big bay draft horse “Harry, has been sold to the Birchy Lumber Co., and went out in charge of Mr. Henry French by Friday evening’s train.

Tomorrow being the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to which the Cathedral here is dedicated, special service will be conducted in the sacred edifice, the Cathedral staff and some visiting Clergy participating.

At the monthly meeting of the Lodge “Harbor Grace” A.F. &. A.M., on Thursday night, W.A. Oke, Esq., was elected R.W.M. for the ensuing year. James Cron, Esq., being re-elected Treasurer. W. Ward, Esq., retires from the office of R.W.M.

The hot supper at the sale of work at Coughlan Hall on Thursday, drew a large number of visitors, and the receipts that night amounted to $107., the proceeds from the three nights’ sales totalling about $300. A soup supper will be given at the hall Monday night.

A horse belonging to Mr. Arthur Earle, of Carbonear, took fright up town this morning and dashed down Water Street to Victoria Street, where it turned down to the public wharf and would have gone over into the water had not some men who were present prevented it.

The first snow storm for the season visited us on Friday and was rather a severe one. The N.E. gale caused the snow to whirl about with the fierceness of a mid winter blizzard, but no drifts were piled up. That morning, an unusually high tide rose, the water of the harbor coming near the tops of the wharves.

The man who was before the Court this week charged with vagrancy, and who was given orders to to go to Bell Island, was again arrested Thursday night on the suspicion of having entered the house of the person recently convicted of selling liquor; and stolen liquor, valued at $7.00. The suspect it is alleged, wanted to obtain some of his belongings. Detained by the owner of the house entered, and evidently being willing that the tail should follow the hide, he endeavoured to equalize matters. The prisoner was remanded till Monday, pending the return of Judge Seymour from St. John’s.

Judging from the numerous complaints heard here the past summer concerning the unsatisfactory condition of the Labrador mail and passengers service, one would think our people, or at least that part which is directly interested in the Labrador fishery, would see about bringing pressure to bear to induce the Government to improve the service, by placing two steamers upon the route. The increased interest of our fishermen, planters and merchants are such, that an extra subsidy for another steamer would be warranted. The history of improved public services has shown almost invariably, the increase to be justified. Not alone to those directly interested in the Labrador fishery, but to those indirectly connected therewith, will advantages arrive, should an extra boat be vouchsafed. How much better for the people of this Colony, would it be if our Legislators were to apply to their enactments, some of the knowledge of political economy, with which they are credited? But it is within the power of our people to make their wants known, wants that are imperative and which no Government should refuse to believe in. If the people of Harbor Grace, who are anxious to obtain improved Labrador facilities, would only display the perseverance and energy shown by the promoters of the petitions praying for the widening of Kerry Lane, we may feel assured, our wants in this respect would be quickly supplied. Let the fishermen and planters memorialize the Government for the placing of another steamer on the Labrador service, so that a weekly mail may be dispatched, and it will be seen under pressure of public opinion, the prayer of petitioners must be granted.

Correspondent. Hr. Grace, Dec. 7th, ‘07

Miss Ellsworth possessed many excellent qualities and was of a most exemplary and Christian character, which won her the esteem and love of all around. Her kindness and patience at all times were very noticeable, and it was a great pleasure to her to be able to be of service to those around her. She was educated at Methodist College, St. John’s, and taught for nine years in different parts of the Island. The name of some being Flat Island, P.B.; Little Bay and Little Bay Islands, N.D.B., and Northern Bight, T.B.; but owing to failing health, she was compelled to abandon the work. The good results of her labours are too well known to need comment. Her funeral which was very large attended, took place on Sunday, 1st December, when her remains were laid to rest in the Cemetery of Rose Blanche.

There is a noble world above, Where parting is unknown; A whole eternity of love, Formed for the good alone; And Faith beholds the dying here, Translated to that happier sphere.

Rose Blanche Dec. 3rd

The S.S. Home, on her last trip to Battle Harbor, had excellent weather. Capt. Blandford reports but little ice having formed in the Straits to date.

Several witness in the case of Winsor vs. Dawe, arrived in town by last night’s express from Wesleyville and Coldfield, Bonavista Bay. The case is one of the annual lawsuits that results from alleged stealing seals.

The case of the Minister of Justice vs. W. Clouston for passing false invoices was called at the Magistrate's Court yesterday, but on motion from Mayor Gibbs for defence, was postponed until Thursday.

The S.S. Coban has gone to Halifax for repairs. It was expected that she would come on here, and Mr A.D. Brown left for Sydney to represent the Reid Co. and try and secure the work.

The S.S. Cape Breton arrived at 12.30 this morning from Sydney with a cargo of coal, part of which is for Baine Johnston & Co., and part for Kennedy & Co. She will begin discharging today.

A Marconi Operator named Gonamn bound to Point Amour, died suddenly at Bay of Islands Sunday, while waiting to join the S.S. Home. The body will be sent across to North Sydney this morning by the S S. Bruce.

It was reported about town yesterday, that the price of fish had dropped in the Brazilian market owing to about 11,000 quintals arriving within a couple of days. The News made enquiry at the different merchants offices but the report could not be verified.

It is said that liquor dealers of Harbor Main are about to have a test case made in Court, as to whether there can be another Local Option test held for at least three years. This is of all importance to the Harbor Main people and they will watch the result with interest.

Yesterday morning, James Collins, a boy of about 26 years old, met with a very serious accident while working on the S.S. Syrma. He was standing on the deck of the ship near the skids, when he was accidently knocked over the side, and fell to the wharf, the fall being about twelve feet. When picked up by two of the wharf labours, he was unconscious, the back of his head was badly bruised from the fall, and he received a severe shaking up, but no bones were broken. The boy was brought into the wharf office where Dr. Campbell attended him. He was afterwards conveyed to his home, on Nunnery Hill. It will be a few days before the boy will be able to get around again as he received some slight internal injuries which will require a complete rest to remedy.

Captain Nathan Kean is in town, landing his seasons voyage of four hundred and fifty quintals, which he took in the Ettie May at various places up to Cape Mugford.

The oak-built schooner W.H. Cross, Captain Watson Kean, which left here with a full load of winter foodstuffs and other stock at 12.30 Sunday morning, arrived at Brookfield (her home port) at noon next day, making the run of a hundred and five miles in eleven and half hours. She was favoured with uncommonly fine weather and a moderate high breeze. The W.H.C. is one of the fleet of American vessels purchased in New England the past four years. She is sixty tons.

Last night, a matter of serious consequences was reported to the Police and the affair will be looked into today.

The express arrived at 7.15 last night having made an excellent run from Port aux Basques. Only a few passengers arrived by her.

Owing to the inclement weather the last few days, the motor fishing boat has been unable to get to the fishing grounds. If today is fine, she will make a trip outside.

Five prisoners were brought to the Station by the Police yesterday and last night, two of whom were arrested for being drunk and disorderly; the others for being drunk.

Mr. M.F. O’Toole will have extensive repairs made to the schooner Triton during the winter. The Triton has been prosecuting the Labrador voyage for several years and has been very successful.

An electric light is about to be placed near the landing on the public wharf. It will be very convenient to seamen desiring to come to shore at night, also to the officers and passengers of the S.S. Ethie, which at this time of the year is often delayed until nightfall.

Work on Mr. William Badcock’s new house is progressing rapidly under the hustling contractors, Saunders and Howell.

His Lordship Bishop March, of Harbor Grace Diocese, celebrated Requiem Mass in St. Patrick Church here on Thursday.

Mr. John H. Penney and his bride, arrived Wednesday night from the city, and will take up their residence under Rock Hill.

Miss Katie Kelly returned to Boston by Thursday’s express, having spent some four or five months here, visiting friends.

At the meeting of the Church of England Assistant Association held Thursday night last, the following officers were re-elected to office for the coming year: President, Thos. Marks; Secretary, W.H. Clarke, Treasurer, Joseph Colbourne, Chaplin M Earle; Tyler, Geo. Bennett.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church held a sale on Wednesday and Thursday nights, in the school room. The event opened auspiciously and was attended by an army of patrons, who literally transformed for the time being, the otherwise peaceful location, into an active purchasing centre. A big display of very useful articles in design, and choice in quality, were placed at the disposal of purchasers. The contents of the various stalls represented many months of concentrated work on the part of the ladies and silently proved to patrons having an eye for the beautiful, that their efforts were tastefully as well as faithfully performed. Teas were served all through, for the small fee of twenty five cents. A prominent feature was the fruit and candy stall, centrally situated at one end of the hall, and decorated quite profusely. It was near these quarters that the juniors, who were by the way, legion in number, delighted to hover, while one and the other bartered coins of the realm for luscious sweetmeats, temptingly displayed to view. On Thursday night, a supper of torrid zone temperature proved an important sideline in helping to swell the receipts. At the function a fairly large crowed participated but not enough to exhaust the bountiful supply that had been prepared. We learn that the total amount raised for both nights will go near $300, and will be handed over by the ladies in due time to the New Building Fund.

The funeral of the late Capt. Edgar Penney took place Saturday afternoon, from his late residence, attended by a large concourse of citizens. Rev. T.B. Darby, B.A., assisted by Rev. G.H. Richardson, officiated at the grave side. Capt, Penney's death severs another link in the chain of times past. The lengthy obituary published in the News of the 6th Dec. ably sets forth what manner of a man he was. We therefore do not feel called upon at this time to add or take one word from the eulogy. A vast circle of friends mourned his sudden demise and sympathizes with the bereaved family.

The annual meeting of Carbonear L.O.L., No.13 was held on the 3rd Dec. with an usually large number of the brethren in attendance. Reports submitted by the outgoing officers showed the Lodge to be on a solid footing, both in point of finance and good membership. If we mistake not, this lodge holds the palm for being the largest connected with the Order in the Island. In common with all similar organizations, the ranks have not been exempt from the hand of death. These unforseen happenings seem ever to bring forcibly to the minds of members, the beneficial need of contributing to a mortality fund, which fund we believe is a strong link in the brotherhood. The highest office in the gift of the Lodge has been extended to the popular Druggist Mr. W.H. Butt, for another year, he having been retained in the chair unopposed. The other important officers are; Deputy Master Mr. M Earle, R.H. Richards, Financial Secretary Treasurer Mr. William Noel.

A quiet wedding took place at the Methodist Parsonage on Wednesday night last, the contracting parties being Mr. John Ash, of Harbor Grace and Miss E. Forward, daughter of Mr. Henry Forward, keeper of the lighthouse on Carbonear Island.

The brigantine Beatrice, Capt. Jos. Westcott, arrived to Messrs Rorke & Sons, Sunday from Spain, salt laden.

The Bell Island tug Mary, arrived here Saturday night with passengers. She left again Monday morning.

CORRESPONDENT

An arrest for larceny was made last night. The accused will be given a hearing in the Court this morning.

The young man who was said to have attempted suicide Monday night, was placed on the “black list” yesterday.

Alexander Wilson, Messenger at Strong’s, died at his home yesterday after an illness of 48 hours. Heart failure was the cause.

The barqt. Aureola, Capt. Turner, which left Gaspe, Que., Oct. 15th for Santos, has not yet arrived and has evidently met calm weather.

By last nights train, a number of witnesses for the defence in the Winsdor – Dawe sealing case arrived. The matter comes up for hearing tomorrow.

J Watts, one time a Carrier in the Postal Service, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. Deceased was a native of England, but resided here for a number of years.

Capt. MacDonald, late Chief Officer of the Louisburg, has been appointed to the command of that ship. Capt Reid has resigned, and will in future remain on shore. He leaves the ship on her return to Sydney.

Conductor J Kelley of the R.N. Co., has instructed proceedings against the Anglo Newfoundland Development Company, in the matter of the drowning of his brother in the recent accident there. He claims $5,000 damages. Sir E.P. Morris, K.C., is acting for him.

The entertainment given by the pupils of the Girls Central Training School at the distribution of prizes in the Synod Hall last night, will be reproduced as a matinee in the Synod Hall, Saturday afternoon. The drill exercises are said to be equal to, if not superior to, any yet seen in the city.

At present, the city is infested with hooligans who loiter about the corners, banging up citizens and soliciting money for drink. They make a target of outport people, many of whom, fearing they would be assaulted, give these tramps money. The Police should be instructed to arrest the hooligans as the practice is becoming a perfect nuisance.

The weather up country yesterday, was fine and clear, the temperature averaging about 40 above. Last night’s reports were; Port aux Basques, S.E., light, dull, 38 above. Bay of Islands, calm, dull, 48 above. Quarry, S.W., light, foggy, 27 above. Bishop’s Falls, W., light, Dull, 30 above. Clarenville, W. Light, fine, 36 above. Whitbourne, calm, fine, 30 above.

The city was fairly quite last night. Four arrests were made by the Police, three of these were for drunkenness and one for being drunk and disorderly. The latter was inclined to give some trouble to the officers but was quickly marched off and landed safely in the Station. All four will appear before the Magistrate in the Police Court this morning, to answer to the charges against them.

The Sweeney case comes up for hearing this morning before the full Court and a petty jury.

Capt. J. Lewis' new schooner was to leave Sydney for Harbor Breton with a cargo of coal, Saturday.

The Rose of Tornidge which arrived at Gibralter Oct. 9th in a disabled condition, with part of her cargo jettisoned, has since been repaired, and sailed a few days ago for Genoa.

The shore train last night, brought a number of passengers, including; Revs. Donnelly and O’Flaherty, Capt. Dawe, Mrs. King, Mrs D. Baird, W. Taff, E Gladney, R. Curran.

The tug D.P. Ingraham with the schooner in tow, leaves port this morning for Catalina. The Reliance has a full cargo of provisions on board. It wil be remembered that this schooner was damaged during one of the storms and came here for repairs. This idea has been abandoned, however, and the work will be done at Catalina.

No new cases of either scarlet or typhoid fever were reported to the Public Health Office yesterday.

Richard Grey, an old affender, was again before the Magistrate yesterday, on a charge of drunk and disorderly, and was sent down for three months.

The schooner Hispanola, Kennedy, arrived at Bay of Islands, Friday last, from North Sydney, with a cargo of coal. Crossing the Gulf, she experienced rough weather, but came through without damage.

By the S.S. Prospero last night, a man named Bolger was brought on from Trepassey in charge of his wife, to enter the Lunatic Asylum for treatment. For more than three months, the man has been suffering, and at times has been violent.

Three liquor dealers charged with selling to a minor have been summoned to appear before the Magistrate today.

Constable Lyons of the Eastern Station, who recently arrived from Ireland to join the Constabulary, has retired from the Force.

The matter of the petition of W. Collymore, praying that he be declared insolvent, will be heard before Justice Johnson in the Supreme Court.

The latest marine inventions are an automatic coaling apparatus, patented by Augustus Bliedung, Germany, and a shoal indicator, patented by William Bangs of Wyoming, U.S.A.

The express last night took ut about 40 passengers. Among there were: A.S. Rendell, C. Tiller, J. Newbane, Mrs. Way, J. Rose, Miss O’Dea, T.C. Cranford, H. Hope, R. Whiteway, S. Casrroll, T. Harris, W. Walsh.

The soup supper held at Coughlan Hall on Monday night, was not extra well attended, the proceeds there from, amounting to about $22.

Head Constable Freeman who had been in Hospital at St. John’s, returned home by Saturday night’s train greatly improved in health.

Since the sitting of the Supreme Court here this fall, the lower Court has been rather busy. One day recently, 90 summonses for civil cases were issued.

Messrs Munn & Co.’s schooner Estella, Simon Wells, Master, arrived this evening from Port de Grave, where she landed coal, recently brought from Sydney.

Mr. Joseph Sparkes, Carpenter, is now confined to his home suffering from a heavy cold, his illness is not considered serious and his friends hope to see about again shortly.

Miss Mary G. Brown who studied at the High School here under Miss Noel, and who did well in the C.H.E. Examinations this year, went to Upper Island Cove on Monday as Assistant Teacher at the C of E School, of which Mr. Issac Strowbridge is Principal.

The reports of the local correspondents to the Telegram and Herald will respect to the case recently before the Court, in which a goose was played for with darts, were incorrect. The Judge, after hearing the circumstances of the case, did not consider there had been a breach of the Lottery Act, and so dismissed the case.

Constable Dooly had two boys before the Court today, charged with disorderly conduct in the public cove where the Salvation Army was holding an open air meeting on Sunday night. The boys admitted the charge and the Judge being inclined to leniency, reprimanded the lads and dismissed the case. An old woman had two middle aged men up for assaulting her. The men denied the accusation, and the woman being unable to prove the assault, the case was dismissed.

Monday was a busy day in the Court House. A cabman summoned by the Police for driving at night without lights was admonished and let off. Dr. Strapp, at the instance of District Inspector Bailey, was up for selling liquor to the party recently convicted of a breach of the Temperance Act. The Doctor swore that he gave a prescription for liquor to him for sickness. The Judge commented strongly upon the carelessness prevalent of late, in giving prescriptions for liquor for medical purposes, and thought Doctors should see patients before prescribing liquor. He was of opinion that perjury had been committed by some one in the case before him, and said he would instruct the Police to work up a case. He dismissed the case against Dr. Strapp. Dr. Mahoney had a man from Cupids up for refusing to pay for professional service rendered to his family. Judgement was given for plaintiff for $2.00 and costs. Mr. Kearney for plaintiff. A shareman at the Labrador fishery, sued his Master for an amount alleged to be due him. Upon the ernest appeal of Mr. Kearney, council for the plaintiff, a postponement of the case till Wednesday was allowed, in order that the defendant may furnish the Court with a detailed account of plaintiff’s indebtedness to his Master, so that justice maybe done to both parties.

Jesse Gosse, Chairman of the Spaniard’s Bay Road Board, had Thomas Gosse before the Court here on Monday, for obstructing the construction by the Board of a drain, leading to Thomas Gosse's land. The plaintiff's case was heard several weeks ago and a postponement given at the request of the defendant, to enable him to get witnesses. The further hearing of the case was set down for the 6th Dec. but His Honor Judge Seymour was called to St. John’s in connection with the Sharpe trial, and the case was postponed till Monday.

In the meantime, the defendant went to St. John’s to engage the service of Lawyer Squires who arrived here Saturday night. Mr. Squires drove to Spaniard’s Bay to see the road in dispute, with the result that when the case was called at 11.30 a.m. Monday, the large Supreme Court room was packed, chiefly with Spaniard’s Bay men, who were ready to swear that “Uncle Jonathan Gosse” Lane was the private lane of the family, and that they had never known any Government money to be spent upon it. One respected witness of 75 years stated, that for 15 years he had been a member of the Road Board, and during that long time the lane had always been looked upon as private property. The son of another gentleman, who had been Chairman of the Road Board for a period of 15 or 20 years, was called to show that the road in question was not built by Government monies, but was made by old Jonathon Gosse on his own land. It was also proved that the drain which Mr. Jesse Gosse wished to have dug along the this road was of no public use whatever, and was merely to connect with a drain already dug by the Road Board across the meadow land of John Gosse, brother of the Chairman, for the purpose of draining Josiah’s land.

In giving judgement, His Honor said there could be no doubt that the lane was part of the property of the Late Jonathan Gosse, and the private lane of the present owner Silas Gosse. The case against Thomas Gosse was accordingly dismissed. Mr. Squires showed great energy in preparing the case for the defence, and when all was arranged for the hearing, his skilful engineering of the case, manifested itself in the Court.

CORRESPONDENT, Harbor Grace, Dec. 10th, ‘07

Before Justice Emerson: The firm of J.K. Percey & Co. owing to the heavy cost in the recent trial of J.K. Percey & Co., vs. Exploits Wood Co., having assigned to Mr. J.R. Branscombe, of Harvey & Co. as trustee for benefit of creditors, Sir J.S. Winter, K.C., made application to have the sum of $250 which was paid into Court by the defendant in that trial, paid out to him to offset the cost. Sir E.P. Morris, K.C. was heard contra, and contended that is should be held for distribution among the creditors. The Court ordered that it be paid out to Sir. J.S. Winter, J.J. McGrath, B.L., appeared for Mr. Branscombe the trustee.

The Adventure is due this morning from Sydney with a load of coal.

The case against the three city publicans for selling to a minor, will be heard at the Magistrate's Court this morning.

The S.S .Rosalind was out in the bay last night, but was unable to enter port owing to the thick fog. She should arrive this morning.

Bishop Feild College special takes place in the British Hall the 19th Dec. His Excellency the Governor will attend and distribute prizes.

All the vessels that left here in October for Brazil have made long passages. The quickest run was 44 days made by the barqt Sunbeam. Calms are accountable for the lengthy passage.

Owing to the weather conditions, the furriers have done poorly this season. There has also been depression in the foreign market and the prices are much less than those given last year.

Train hands who arrived by Monday’s express, report having seen a large herd of caribou near Howley when coming East. This is unusual at this season as the deer are generally further South in December.

Last night, a pane of glass was broken in Fitzgerald's store, Military Road, valued at seven dollars. The party who broke it was afterwards arrested by the Police. He will appear before the Court this morning.

There are still several thousands of quintals of fish afloat in the harbor, some of which has been here for several weeks. A few days of fine weather is badly needed to allow the fishermen a chance to unload.

The market for Scotch cured herring is not very brisk at present, it being lower that for several years. In consequence, Capt. Daggett, has been obliged to hold 1,000 barrels, which if sold at prices offered, would mean a loss to him.

A number of men for Bell Island arrived in town yesterday, on the way to their homes to spend the Christmas season. During the next ten days, several hundreds will be leaving work until after the New Year, and business will likely be slow there until these workmen return.

A 64 year old labourer of Duckworth Street was before the Magistrate yesterday, charged with stealing a piece of beef from a Butcher’s stall. The case was proven before Court on a previous occasion and charged with theft, he went down for two months with hard labour.

A workman named Connell, met with a serious accident at Bell Island, Tuesday night. He was going down one of the slopes of the Dom. Iron and Steel Co.’s mine, and fell from the main road to the bottom of the slope, cutting his head so badly that he had to be conveyed to the Doctor’s surgery and have several stitches put in the wound.

St. Michael’s Bazaar in the Church basement, was opened yesterday afternoon by His Lordship Bishop Jones. There was a large attendance during the afternoon and night, and considerable of the fancy goods in the stalls was disposed off. The proceeds were up to expectations, and the ladies in charge are to be congratulated on the brilliant success.

Business was fairly brisk along Water Street yesterday and last night, and between now and Christmas shopkeepers anticipate a big trade.

A woman named Gregory of