Editor Daily News:

Dear Sir: – The Editor of the Evening Telegram, with characteristic mendacity, attacks Captain Charles Dawe for sending his crew to Labrador in the S.S. Newfoundland. It is quite true that Captain Dawe has sent the “Newfoundland” to Labrador with his crew, but it is equally true that Capt. Dawe, in his place in the House of Assembly during the past two sessions, has protested in the interest of the fishermen, against steamers being used at Labrador, either for fishing, or for carrying crews.

The Editor of the Telegram is a member of the House of Assembly and knew this. He was present and took part in the debate on the Bill introduced last session by Mr. Morison, and in the previous session by Mr. Morine, and heard Capt. Dawe, out of a practical experience of nearly half a century, point out how and why it was detrimental to both fishermen and merchant, to have steamers used in connection with the fishery at Labrador. He knows that his paper was paid handsomely out of the revenue collected from the fishermen of the Colony, to publish the speeches of members of the House of Assembly. He knows that it was the Government members, led by Hon. Eli Dawe, the Minister of Marine and Fisheries, and supported by the Editor of the Telegram and nearly every other member of the Government side, who voted down Mr. Morison’s Bill, which, if passed, would have prohibited steamers from conveying crews to Labrador. In the face of this, the Editor of the Telegram, voicing the sentiments of the Government and its members, now complains that Capt. Dawe has sent crews to Labrador by steamers. The same Editor and the same members, only a short two months ago, voted in favour of using steamers to send crews to Labrador, and rejected the bill introduced by Mr. Morison to stop them.

In this article yesterday, the Telegram writer has shown himself to be nothing more than a party hack, and a stupid one at that, as he can prove for himself, if he goes back to the speeches of members on the Bill introduced to stop the very evil which he now professes to complain of.

Capt. Dawe needs no defence from any newspaper, but I think you ought to show up the petty malice and hollow stupidity of yesterday’s article in the Telegram. Capt. Dawe’s record speaks for itself. As a young man he invested very dollar he owned in the fisheries. Twice, if not oftener, he came to his last dollar. Twice, if not oftener, he might have retried with a competence. He preferred to remain and carry on the fishery, and today he is giving hundreds of families a means of living at the fisheries, which as Governor MacGregor told us a short time ago in his admirable report, represents eighty-seven per cent of our total products.

What are the members of the Bond Government doing for the fishermen? What is Sir Robert Bond doing for the fishermen, out of the handsome fortune which he has amassed at their expense? Not one dollar has been invested in the fisheries or in any industry in the Colony. Is this true Mr. Editor of the Telegram, or is it not? What is Hon. Eli Dawe doing for the fishermen of the Colony? Perhaps the Editor of the Telegram or his bosom friend, Mr. Barnes of Bay Roberts, may be able to tell us. By the way, Mr. Barnes of Bay Roberts, has been in town for the past couple of days. Can it be possible that he is at the bottom of this attack upon his neighbour and fellow townsman of Bay Roberts? Yours Truly, N.M. St. John’s, May 31st."

A daughter was born to Mrs. and Rev. Frank Severn at Brooklyn, B.B. on Friday, May 17th.

Mr. John Watts, H.M. Customs, St. John’s, and his daughter Molly, left for the city by this evening’s train.

On Tuesday night, the boards covering the wall on Brown’s Bridge Water Street West, were removed by some unknown person or persons. The bond timbers in the wall were also removed and the top layers of stone displaced. The act apparently was one of sheer wantonness. The matter is now in hands of the Police.

A repetition of the scenic display “The Availing Rock of Ages” will be given in S.A. Citadel here tonight.

Some repairs to the fences about Christ Church and to the outside of the Church, have been effected this week. Next week, the outside of the building will be re painted.

At 8 a.m. today (Corpus Christi) His Lordship Bishop March celebrated Mass at the R.C. Cathedral and a number of children received their First Communion. At 10 a. m. Rev. John Lynch of Fortune Hr. sang High Mass, and afterwards, preached a powerful sermon on the blessed Sacraments.

The dance at St. Patrick’s Hall on Tuesday night, was most thoroughly enjoyed by all present, and it being the last of the courses, the participants realized to the full how much they were indebted to their painstaking instructress. Arrangements which are likely to be satisfactorily finalized, are being made with a view to this class holding a weekly dancing assembly in St. Patrick’s Hall during the coming summer.

It would be a great convenience to the business men and other citizens, if the Postmaster here were instructed to place a writing desk or table in the public room at the Post Office, so that persons requiring to write post cards or other urgent mail matter, may be able to catch the outgoing mails. Surely this could be arranged without the necessity of having to memorialize the Government upon the matter.

When noticing in former notes the presentation of a brooch to Miss Kennedy by the male members of her dancing class, the name of Mr. Edward Freeman was inadvertently omitted. Upon the occasion of the presentation, the gentlemen in the presence of their kind hostess, passed a vote of thanks to Mr. Freeman for the happy suggestion that the suitable gift just presented, be tendered their instructress. Needless to say the vote of thanks was cheerfully and cordially extended.

It has been learned from a trustworthy source that the report about the Reid-Nfld Co., putting in a railway siding at Riverhead early in June next, is not strictly correct, though the statement that the siding will be located at Loughlan’s Crossing is undeniable. It will not be placed at the watering shute, or at any other place where the greatest number of the inhabitants would not reap the greatest benefit there from. The members for the District it is said, are strenuously using their influence to get the siding put in at Baughlan’s Crossing at an early date. We shall see.

Some one should see that the public square on the Beach is not made a dumping ground for rubbish and filth. The condition of the place is not what it should be at present, and the sooner it is made clean, the better it will be for the reputation of the town.

The schooner Challenger, from Bonavista Bay, with wharf sticks, plank, and square timber, for the Government, discharged her freight at the Public Wharf this week. It is said some of the timber will be used in building of a public jetty at Caplin Cove; the rest will be utilized in public requirement in different parts of the District.

Mr. C. Yetman, representing C.L. March Ltd. St. John’s, complains of being over carried by the train on Tuesday night, when intending to return from Avondale to Harbor Grace, he and another man were allowed to remain in the railway car until it arrived at Whitbourne. In the meantime, the train to Harbor Grace had gone by way of Brigus Junction. Mr. Yetman says no change of cars was announced that night, and he feels the hardship of staying away from home all night, very much. CORRESPONDENT. Harbor Grace, May 30, 1907."

Up to last nigh there was no word of the steamers Dagred or Bonavista

The schooner Kate n’ May, H. Gardner, of Random T.B., has received a new foremast at Baine Johnston.

The S.S. Rosalan hauled out from Harvey’s pier at 10.30 last night and had to drop her anchor to turn. She sailed at midnight.

About the Cape Shore, Placentia Bay, three was a good sign of fish during the week, the boats getting from two to five quintals.

Complaints have been made to the Council that ashes, etc., have been dumped in the coves, from Water St. Firms. It has been decided to take action against the offenders.

Owing to the scarcity of men, several of the small mills in Northern Bays have not yet started. They will not begin running until the Fall, when the fishery is over.

There will be a procession in honour of Corpus Christi in the Cathedral Grounds tomorrow afternoon. The C.C.C. and different Catholic societies will take part.

Henry Moss and his brother John, arrived from Keels, B.B,. in a 20 ft boat, on Thursday. The run occupied over a week, as they were obliged to harbor at Catalina out of a storm.

Messrs, C & A Dawe’s new purchase, the Mabel B., Captain Henry Norman, reached Bay Roberts on Wednesday from Halifax. She measures 57 tons, and will be employed at the fishery.

Thursday afternoon, at St. Mary’s Church, Miss Charlotte Coffin, and Mr. George Taylor of James Cove, were united in marriage by Rev. C.V. Cogun. By the express, the happy couple left for their future home at James Cove.

The Carthaginian was delayed at Halifax a day by derangement of her machinery. Repairs were made there.

Mr. J. Dewling, of S. Milley’s employ, left by the Rosalind last night, to purchase goods for the firm at New York.

The schooner Samuel R. Crane, which cleared for Halifax last Saturday for Bay Roberts, has 2,000 cases of dynamite on board.

Adjutant Cameron and wife, of the Salvation Army, left for Bracebridge Ontario, by Thursdays’ train. The Adjutant has been failing in health for some time and is gone on a furlough.

The Yarmouth schr. Paragon, which was halibut fishing in these waters, has just returned home with 4,000 lbs fish. She lost her fore topmast on her way home.

F.B. Rushworth, former Manager of the Marconi station at Domino, has been given charge of the station at Sable Island. His Assistant is Mr. S. Currie of Channel

The schooner Plover, owned and commanded by S. Burden, Squid Tickle, Salvage, was rebuilt during the winter by Allan Bradley. She is now in first-class condition and will prosecute the Labrador fishery.

There were good fares of salmon taken at Torbay, Pouch Cove and vicinity yesterday, which sold wholesale at 15 cents a pound.

The S.S. Bruce arrived at Port aux Basques at 10 a.m. yesterday, bringing: C.E. Wood, A.L. Smith, J.A. Dawe, E.C. Peters. C.E. Colley, J.B. Summerset, A.V. Colley, J.B. Cote, and 19 second cabin.

The schooner Dauntless, Capt. Wm. Broomfield, of St. Brenden’s. B.B., is now ready to sail with a full cargo of provisions, etc.

Mr. Hutchings, Mr. Crane, Capt. Joy, Messrs Bennett. O’Driscoll and Kent, of Job’s office, were laid up yesterday, suffering from colds.

A number of fishermen arrived by last night’s train to join the Rosalind. They are bound to New England Stations to engage at pogie fishing.

Const. Long, who has been transferred to the City from Bonavista, is attached to the Central Station. He assumed duties yesterday.

The following passengers arrived at Placentia by the Glencoe: G.H. Gear, E.H. Davey, J.F. Downey, H. Simmonds, G. Simmonds, J. Rogers. Dr. Lynch, D. Hillier, Mrs. Hearn, Mrs. Curran.

Mr. W. Hogan, of Goodview St., has fitted out the schooner Annie Bell for the Labrador. She sails for a Northern port when the wind is favourable, and after discharging her freight, proceeds on a fishing expedition."

Rev. G. Ross Godden is expected from England by the City of Bombay tomorrow.

Mr. Peach, Station Agent at Carbonear, accompanied by Mrs. Peach and their little boy, arrived by yesterday’s train on a brief visit."

The petitioners claim that the return or certificate of the Returning Officer is a false and undue return, or alternatively that there has been no return, and that the alleged poll is invalid and void for the following among other reasons: that the ballot-papers used in the election or poll did not comply with the Statutory Form as required by Section 10 of the Temperance Act, and the form in schedule D. therein referred to. That the ballot-papers were improperly counted by the Returning Officer inasmuch as the ballots marked with a cross in the upper part of the ballot-paper were counted as against the petition, and the ballot marked with a cross in the lower part of the ballot-paper were counted as for the petition, whereas the 11th Section of the Temperance Act provides that, “Each elector on receiving his ballot paper, shall forthwith proceed to the compartment of the Polling Station set apart for that purpose, and there mark his ballot paper, making a cross in any part of the upper space if he votes in favour of the petition, and in any part of the lower space if he votes against the petition.”

That no direction for the guidance of voters were posted up at the Polling Station, while appeals on behalf of the opponents of the petition were based upon the assumption that the ballot-paper would be in lawful form as prescribed by the Statute. Evidence has been given by two witnesses that they were deceived by the form, and voted contrary to their intention. It is perfectly clear and indisputable that the terms of the Temperance Act were not complied with, and this in itself establishes a prima incie case for the petitioners. Counsel for the defence has argued that the non-compliance did not affect the result of the election, and that therefore the provisions of the Election Act Section 132 apply, and that the election should not be declared invalid. This Section becomes applicable when it appears to the Tribunal being cognizant of the question or mistake, did not affect the result of the election. This fact or conclusion in fact, must presumably appear or be deducible from legal evidence presented to the tribunal.

As to whether in the present case the non-compliance or mistake did or did not in fact affect the result of the election, is not in the nature of things capable of exact proof. Therefore, to pronounce that it did not affect the election would be here equivalent to saying that it could not possibly have affected the result of the election. Then, are we in a position to judicially declare that the noncompliance or mistake complained of, could not possibly have affected the result? Even if we were to admit that it is only the illiterate voters undertaking to mark his own ballot-paper who could be misled, what assurance have we that there was no possibility of this class being large enough in this District, to have affected the result of the election?

While it may be, as it has been argued, extremely improbable that the result of the election was appreciably affected by the mistake which occurred, we cannot enter upon a speculation as to the bearing which the illegality complained of, had upon that result. We are sitting as a Court of Law, and must confine ourselves entirely to legal evidence and legal considerations. All that is certain is that the Statute has not yet been complied with. As to the effect of the non-compliance upon the result of the election, there is no evidence, except that given by the witnesses for the petitioners already referred to: every thing else is mere conjecture and affords no warrant for a judicial pronouncement that the non-compliance with the Statute did not affect the result of the election or could not possibly have affected the result of the election.

It is not necessary at present, to decide on the question as to whether the minority of two of the Deputy Returning Officers should vitiate the election, but the authorities are sufficiently in favour of the petitioners’ contention that a minor cannot be appointed to a position of trust and responsibility calling for the exercise of functions of a judicial character, to justify us in calling the attention of the Attorney General to the necessity of making some provision in the General Election Law to meet what may result in a serious complication, and possibly great public inconvenience.

The election must therefore be declared void. Each party to pay his own cost.

Mr. Justice Emerson stated he fully concurred in this decision, and that the other charges of partisanship by the Returning Officer, and intimidation by the Clergymen, were found to be absolutely unfounded and baseless, while he further remarked that of course the Attorney General would order a new election, just as soon as the legal formalities would admit of it."

Reids: Home is North of Bonne Bay. Virginia Lake left Port aux Basques at 5 p.m. Saturday for North Sydney to load freight. Dundee arrived at Port Blandford at 7.50 a.m. yesterday. Ethie arrived at Clarenville at 7.15 p.m. yesterday. Clyde left Pilley’s Island at 7 p.m. Saturday, going North. Glencoe left Placentia at 7 p.m. Saturday."

T. Henderson, who was in charge of the Dispatching Office at Grand Falls, has been transferred to the Head Office in this city. He came through to Harbor Grace on Saturday to spend a few days with relatives.

Some unruly boys were kicking football and otherwise misconducting themselves on George St. last night, much to the annoyance of residents and Church-goers. Constable Dawe has their names and will summon them.

Right Rev. Monsignor Veitch’s new Church at Conception Hr, was dedicated yesterday by right Rev. Bishop March, the other Clergymen of the district, taking part. There was a large attendance of people from the other parishes.

At 2.30 yesterday morning, Consts, Lawlor and Coady, arrested a respectable young man who should have been in bed hours before. He realized when he awoke at the Station that the Police are not to be trifled with, and in future he will probably behave better.

In the harbor at present, are a number of very pretty schooners, and many of them are fast sailers. Henry Miller, of New Bonaventure, T.B. is willing to wager $20 that his schooner Susan M., cannot be beaten on the run from the Narrows to Baccalieu.

George Churchill, who was injured at Bell island Saturday, was in a bad state yesterday, and not expected to recover. He is seriously injured about the eyes, as he was struck in the face by the piece of rock.

Mr. Cuthberton of the Royal Stores, leaves by the Bonavista tomorrow for Western Canada.

The Bruce made a good run from Sydney. Her last trip, covering the distance in a little over 7 hours.

The Virginia Lake will make another trip to North Sydney before coming here to fit out for the Labrador service.

The S.S. Ingraham, with Commissioner Bonia on board, sails for the Labrador Coast this morning, in connection with the securing of trap berths. Sergt. Sheppard and Constable Keefe also go by her, to prevent any breach of the peace.

A real old fashion wake was held at Kilbride two nights last week, pipes, tobacco, etc being at hand for the men, and snuff for the women.

The remains of the unfortunate man Day, who was killed at Bell Island Saturday morning, were sent to his home, in Trinity Bay by yesterday express.

There was a terrible sea on in Freshwater Bay, Saturday, and none of the fishermen were able to get to the grounds. A salmon net marked “J.J.” drifted ashore at Blackhead, and was picked up by Mr. Martin Baird, who would like to restore it to the owner.

There are only three Police Sergeants at present in the city, Sergt. Sparrow, Pest, and Noseworthy. One of the number is on night duty, and the other two have all they can do to superintend the work of the city.

The Bombay has been running to India during the winter. There is no change in her staff since she was last here. Capt. McNeil is looking well. The other Officers are: Chief Officer Ewing, Second Sprowl, Third Olsen, Fourth Hattley; Chief Engineer Grand, Chief Steward Dent, and Mr. Cahil is the Purser.

Capt. George W. Soper, Master of the Callidora, wishes to thank the Harbor Master, Capt. English, for his promptness in removing so many craft, to enable the Callidora to get to the pier. Otherwise it would have been impossible to get through. Capt. English came twice, in order to see that his orders were properly carried out."

The S.S. Portia, Capt. Kean, arrived at 7.30 last evening, from Northern ports. Leaving here on Wednesday, May 22nd, she experienced beautiful weather until reaching Baie Verte, on Saturday 25th. That evening, a North-East gale with a heavy snow storm came on, and raged furiously until the following day. She met the first ice off St. Juliens, on Monday 27th and passed through it until she arrived at St. Anthony at 2.55 p.m.

After a stop of four hours she got underway for Griquet, but at St. Anthony Cape, a distance of two miles, an impenetrable pack was met, and Capt. was obliged to retreat. Tuesday, at daylight, she made another attempt to reach the terminus, but could not get round the Cape. Capt. Kean then ran into St. Anthony Bight, where the passengers, mails and freight for Griquet were landed.

The Portia then started on their homeward run, and got as far South as Fichot Island, when another jam was met, and there was nothing left to do but run back to St. Anthony. She had to remain there from Tuesday until Friday morning, when the ice cut off, and she steamed on the back of it to Conche. From there she proceeded to the Grois Islands, and got in the wake of Partridge Point. White Bay was full of ice and she could not enter it, but made La Scie without difficulty. She reached Tilt Cove Saturday evening and remained all night, as there was heavy ice on the North side of Green Bay. Leaving on Sunday morning, Little Bay was packed tight, but there was no further hindrance, and she entered Fogo. There was considerable slob ice in the Run, but she succeeded in making Seldom.

From Fogo to Cape Freels was blocked, and from the Wadhams she ran East almost to the Funks, before being able to circle it. The ice does not extend South of Cabot Island. She remained at Greenspond, Sunday night, thinking there was ice on the South side of Bonavista Bay, but none was encountered. The prevailing winds have been North-East by East with cold drizzly rain and fog, making the trip most unpleasant. She brought a quantity of oil and seals, and the following passengers: Rev. Wilson, Messrs Alcock, Wells, Newhook, Milley, Rousell, Mursell, Sammuel, Peel, Hoff (2), Dawe, Bryden, Bishop, Blandford, Dr. McDonald, Mesdames, Newberry, Howlett, Blandford, Christian, O’Neil (2) , North, Murphy, Misses Tilley, Murphy and 20 steerage. "

Reids: Argyle left Placentia at 4.45 p.m. yesterday on the Red Island route. Ethie left Britinnia Cove at 7.40 p.m. yesterday, outward. Dundee left Port Blandford at 11 a.m. yesterday, outward. Clyde left Lewisporte at 7 p.m. yesterday, outward. Glencoe arrived at Port aux Basques at ? p.m. yesterday, from Placentia."

As Mr. Butler of Ship Cove, T.B. was sailing down the harbor yesterday, Baine Johnston’s launch, towing out a schooner, collided with and carried away the jibboom of Butler’s craft."

Mr. J. C. Carroll, of Holyrood, came in town last night on business.

Miss Healey, of Fox Harbor, arrived in the city last night on a visit to friends.

Mrs. W. Harris, Jr., left by the Bonavista to spend the summer with relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Macpherson left by the Bombay last evening for Philadelphia.

Mr. G.W. Gushue, Minister of Public works, returned from Harbor Main last night.

Miss F. Campbell and Mr. McKay will be united in matrimony on the afternoon of Tuesday next.

Mr. and Mrs G.R. Williams and Mr. W. Williams left by the Bonavista last night on a brief pleasure trip.

Mr. S.H. Parsons left by the Bonavista to undergo an operation at Montreal; his nephew, Dr. Parsons, accompanied him.

Rev. Canon Temple of Topsail, who was in the city yesterday, left for home by the afternoon train.

Mr. John Cormack, Agent for the Queen’s Insurance Co., left for Canada by the Bonavista, and anticipates being absent a few weeks.

The Rev. J.E. Peters, M.A. who has recently been transferred to the Hamilton Methodist Conference, has been appointed to Sheffield, Ontario. The Rev. Jabez Hill removed to Sweaborg in the same Conference."

Michael Farrell and George Spencer, who were also in the boat at the time of the disaster, managed to reach the wharf and safety, but apparently they were unable to do anything in the matter of helping their unfortunate comrade, who after struggling about in the water for some time, sank to the bottom. When taken out some few minutes afterwards, life was found to be extinct.

The Coroner’s jury, empanelled to look into the circumstances which led to the unfortunate man’s death, returned a verdict of death by accidental drowning. Many who were in the vicinity at the time the accident occurred, expressed the opinion that more valuable help might have been rendered.

Wethrell left a wife and family. He hails from Fortune Bay Nfld., and was well known as a popular and successful fisherman."

The Guardian left Lamaline, Nfld, for North Sydney on Tuesday , May 14th, and on her way across the Gulf, encountered the ice 50 miles off the Cape Breton Coast on the following Saturday, which obliged her to put for Port aux Basques. On the 25th she again sailed for North Sydney and made St. Paul’s Island the same night. A gale coming on, Sunday morning, Capt. Davis again put back to Port aux Basques. The schooner’s mainsail was blown away and she was obliged to lay to for sixteen hours.

When the wind moderated, she headed once more for North Sydney. Becoming becalmed on Monday evening, she was carried into the ice by the current, which took her up the Bras D’Or Lakes. She worked down toward Cranberry Head, and when half way between that point and Little Bras D’Or, Capt. Davis decided to anchor and await a favourable chance to get into this harbor. In the heavy wind and sea of the last couple of days, the schooner was badly pounded by the ice, which carried away her rudder and strained her so badly that she made water fast.

At 6 o’clock last evening, when her hold was full of water, Capt. Davis and crew made their way with great difficulty to the shore. Friday the vessel was found sunk in about three fathoms of water.

The Guardian was built at Lunenburg eight years ago. She was 99 tons net register and was owned by Capt. Davis. She was insured at Lloyds. This is the second vessel crushed in the ice this spring — The Flora W. Sperry being caught in the ice off Scattere."

Mr. Jackman of Tilt cove, was slightly improved on Sunday, his temperature which had been up to 105, having gone down a little.

Mr. Kaleem Noah has purchased the freehold dwelling of Mr. P. Tessier’s, called “Weston”: the price being paid $7,000. Mr. Noah will remodel the surroundings, and make the place his permanent residence

A. Nardini, of Bay St. George, was before Magistrate McDonald on Saturday and fined $150 for entering Indian Meal as cattle feed. Mr. Nardini denies it and has appealed to the Supreme Court.

The remains of Seaman Graham of the City of Bombay, were interred at G.P. Cemetery yesterday afternoon. A brief service was held at the Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Dr. Robertson also conducted the service at the grave. The funeral was attended by Capt. McNeil, C.E. Grant, Stewart Dent, Purser Cahill, and others from the ship, and several citizens.

The fisherman Brushett, who drifted from the banker Canopus some time ago, and rowed to Canso with his dead shipmate, as reported in the News, has since been transferred to his schooner, and is in the best of health. He was in bad condition when landed at Canso, his boots and clothing having to be cut from his person, but recovered after a few days. It is said that his treatment after his arrival, was not the best.

Job’s salt steamer Berecia, which ran ashore on the Cape Breton Coast, was floated last week, and on Saturday, bunkered at Sydney. When being taken off the reef, her anchors brought up a portion of a vessel’s planking and timbers which were of oak, wire rigging, and broken spars. It is thought that the anchors, becoming fouled in this wreckage, was the cause of the steamer dragging ashore. The wreckage may be a portion of the hull and rigging of the schooner Oriole, which was wrecked on the bar outside Point Rochefort, about six years ago, and which may have been carried by the current into the harbor, the spruce spar being probably the vessels jiboom.

The Portia brought up 500 seals which were taken on board at St. Anthony and Conche.

People from Bay Bulls in town yesterday, reported a good sign of fish, especially in deep water.

The Virginia Lake left North Sydney at 1 p.m. yesterday for Port aux basques, with a full cargo of freight.

Mr. Bancroft, who was incapacitated from the duties of Cashier at the Customs, owing to paralysis, has been appointed as Assistant Examiner to Mr. Jardine.

The S.S. Strathcona, and schooners Pointer, Daisey, Banburry and New Era, came off dock last night, they having been repaired and painted during last week. The S.S. Kite and three schooners will go on today.

The Glencoe on her last trip to Port aux Basques from Placentia, made the run in 47 hours, calling at all ports..

Mr. Hoffe of Change Islands, accompanied by his son, arrived by the Portia for treatment at the General Hospital. He has been suffering from an inward complaint for some time.

John Grey was discharged from the “Pen” yesterday, and without loss of time became inebriated again, and was taken to the lockup. He goes before the Magistrate again this morning.

The Portia reports a good sign of fish at Shoe Cove, Nippers Harbor, and Cape Fogo. At King’s Cove on Saturday, traps secured from 8 to 10 qtls, but they had to be taken up as it was feared ice would injure them. At Bay de Verde, yesterday, some traps landed 15 qtls of large fish.

A Sailor of the Bombay was arrested yesterday, but he was put on the ship previous to her sailing.

The whaler Snowdrop sails for Baffin Bay at daylight. It is said that Mr. Grant’s real object is to make search for gold deposits in that region.

There were a good number of salmon offered in the market yesterday, the price offered being 15 cents a pound. A ready sale was met.

The whaler Cachelot sailed Sunday morning for Hawke’s Harbor. She left Bonavista where she had called for men, last evening, going North.

About 10.30 last night, residents of Pennywell Road found a Teamster of Freshwater lying helplessly drunk near Rice’s Stable, at the junction of Freshwater and Pennywell Roads. He was unable to help himself, so the Police were sent for, and he was conveyed to the Station in a cab.

Yesterday’s mail brought particulars of the accident of Nurse Edgar, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, last week. She was engaged mixing chemicals when they ignited, and flaring up, she threw her skirt over the flame, hoping to extinguish it, the result being that her legs and arms were badly burned. When Dr. Bell wrote, he had every hope of her recovery. A letter from Edgar Blandford also says that she was doing well."

The Winona, Rumson, arrived Tuesday from St. John’s laden with supplies to Messrs. G. Soper & Sons.

The Billow, Pike, arrived Monday with salt to Messrs. J & J Maddock.

The giant fish-killer, Maurice Fleming, sailed this week for Harbor Grace. He is ready to go North when a favourable time offers.

Messrs. J & J Maddock’s trader, Onward, is all ready to sail for Quirpon when a time offers. Mr. Harold Maddock goes by her to look after the firm’s business in that centre.

Mrs. Alphaeus Barbour of Newtown, B.B. returned to her home by Monday’s train, having been here on a brief visit to her father, Capt. John Davis, prior to his leaving for Labrador.

A good sign of codfish was jigged at the Eastward Rock, on the 28th. Two salmon also were taken in the nets at Perry’s Cove. The wind and sea are now raging and does not permit the fishermen to get out to their twine.

Mr. Duncan Cameron, of the A.A. Telegraph Co., Hearts Content, is home enjoying a well deserved holiday.

The classical countenance of Mr. O.M.A. Kearney, Lawyer of the second city, may be seen in our town on Wednesday.

Mr. Albert Penney, Agent for E. Penney & Son, at Port au Choix, went out to Port aux Basques Tuesday, in company with a crew of Sailors, to take down the firms steam launch to the place of fishing operations on the Treaty Coast.

The brigt. Beatrice, Captain J Westcoctt, arrived from Cadiz on Saturday, after a passage of 32 days. She is laden with salt to the owners Messrs Rorke & Sons.

Mr. A.B. Peach, Agent of the Reid Nfld. Co.’s business in this town, is enjoying a well earned holiday from a prolong season of unremitting attention to the Company’s interests on this part of the line

From what we can gather, the United Towns Electrical Co. intends at an early date, to branch out in the telephone business. Whilst the enterprise will no doubt prove remunerative to the Company, it is not presumed that the luxury will be patronized to such an extent as the electric light.

At a recent meeting of the Methodist Sunday School Committee of Management, Miss Udell was unanimously elected Superintendent of the Primary Department.

It is safe to say that a more interesting paper than the Carbonear edition of the Free Press, never came to our town. The reminiscences of the day of auld lang syne, so well described by the Editor, will be treasured almost as sacred by thousands who claim old Carbonear as the place of their birth. Not many gentlemen who have dwelt in this town are so well qualified to write on its history as Mr. Robinson, for to him belongs the honour, perhaps more than any other gentleman, who ever came amongst us, of moulding to a great extent, a large part of our history of these later days.

To him, Carbonear fathers and mothers, and boys and girls of the eighties, (now men and women) have long owed a debt which they cannot hope to ever repay. Coming amongst us, an accomplished scholar from the old land, he at once recognized, and gave proper appreciation to the vast opportunities open to him in his profession. Needless to say, these opportunities were grasped by him with the result that it may be said that no other gentleman that ever came and went from Carbonear, has anywhere approached the valuable service that he rendered towards the success of its sons and daughters, as did the scholarly former Principle of the old Methodist Grammar School.

So strong were the influences of those school days with the scholars, and so penetrating the impress of their respected Teacher, that intelligence instilled during that period, and the development of moral character attained, is to this very day unconsciously playing a part in all the affairs of the town that call for brains and moral stamina.

On behalf of the citizens in general, we acknowledge this recent indebtedness to our honoured citizen of days long past. CORRESPONDENT.

[Our Correspondent is too kind, Whilst human nature is too weak to refuse the grateful incense of so fragrant a bouquet, we fully recognize our unworthiness of it. To write of Carbonear in the eighties, was a labour of love, in which pleasure and sadness intermingled. Memories are happily, more often chastened joys than sorrow — Editor.]"

The hearing of the case postponed a week ago, in which a Landlord sued a Tenant for arrears of rent, was resumed at the Court today. Judgement was given for plaintiff for $11 and costs. Messrs John Farrell & Sons of Clarke’s Beach, took action against J. Butler, for the hiring of a Fishing Room at Labrador, $10; and for 1½ tons of salt, $12, - in all, $22. Messrs Munn & Co were interested in the action, and as it had been stated that the case had been previously heard before Magistrate Thompson at Brigus, is was postponed, pending enquiry by Judge Seymour.

Mr. Kearney for plaintiff, Mr. C. Yetman sued a party for debt. The defendant not being in Court, judgement went by default for $4 and costs.

On Friday morning, District Inspector Bailey appeared in Court, against a man arrested by the Police last Saturday night, for stealing a 10 lb tub of butter from the premises of a mercantile firm which employed him in the store. The man was also the Caretaker of an institution, which has rooms upon said firm’s premises. The Caretaker is supposed to close the rooms of the institution at 11 o’clock each night.

For some time past, the Foreman of the Merchant’s shop has been missing goods, and determined if possible to catch the thief. Between one of the rooms of the institution, and one on the Merchant’s premises, is a door which has been kept locked and barred. The Foreman of the shop noticed that the bar had been removed upon several occasions, and his suspicions became aroused. He immediately took steps to prove whether or not the thief entered the shop through this door. He placed a dusting cloth at the door which opened into the room leading to the shop down stairs. He tied a piece of weak twine from banister to banister across the stairway, and placed an enamelled saucepan on the shop side of the door, so than an entry might be indicated.

The next day being Sunday, in the afternoon, the Foreman visited the premises to investigate. He discovered that the duster had been pushed in by the door, that the twine had been broken in the stairway, and that the enamelled mug had been displaced at the shop door, showing that the shop had been entered. The Police were accordingly notified and the circumstances explained. Different Constables were set to watch in the shop, with the Foreman during the ensuring week, but no thief put in an appearance.

At last the Foreman thought that perhaps the goods had been removed from the shop to the room upstairs. This was a Friday night and he made a search of the room, where he discovered a tub of butter secreted behind a goods case. The Constable was notified, and the tub marked and left where it was. Inspector Bailey, the next morning, visited the premises and concealed himself in a room off the spot where the tub of butter was. In due course, he saw the Caretaker of the rooms of the institution come into the room where the good’s case was, take the tub of butter, remove it to another part of the room, and place the case before the butter, laying a board thereon to conceal it.

After 10 that night, Constable Power and Foreman hid themselves in the room where the Inspector was in hiding in the morning, and waited developments. About 11.30 p.m. someone was heard to enter the room where the butter was concealed, and the Constable saw the Caretaker take the tub of butter and put it under his coat. He followed him to the rooms of the institution and arrested him there, afterwards taking him to the Police Station. This occurred Saturday night, May 25th. Such were the facts as set forth in the evidence laid before the Court.

The prisoner pleaded not guilty and was defended by Mr. M.A. Kearney, who did all within his power to bring off his client. He made as earnest plea, using every lawful means to prove the innocence of the prisoner at the bar, but though he doubtless succeeded in inducing the Court to be lenient, he could not convince his Honour that his client was not culpable. The prisoner was sentenced to pay $40 or 2 months imprisonment with hard labour. Shortly after noon today, the prisoner through the agency of Mr. Kearney, who paid the fine, was released. CORRESPONDENT. Hr. Grace, June 1st, 1907."

The S.S. Kite sails for the Northward about the 20th with Capt. Bartlett’s crew.

The ketch Gypsy is taking in salt at Baird’s Gordon & Co.’s Southside premises, for Haystack P.B.

There was a good sign of fish at Witless Bay on Monday, the fishermen jigging from two to four quintals per boat.

A lad fell through Watchmaker Cameron’s window, on New Gower St. last night, and sustained slight injuries.

The schooner Ben Hur, Capt. Hann, of Wesleyville, took in salt at Baird Gordon & Co.’s Southside premises last evening.

A schooner was off Cape Spear last night, but did not enter port; she was probably the Carl E. Richards, due to J & W. Pitts with cattle.

There are several icebergs along the Southern Shore. The Cape Breton passed one of huge dimensions near Ferryland, besides several of smaller size.

The schooner Maggie M.W. Capt. Pettepas, and La France, Capt. Ballam, reached Halifax on Friday, with herring from Bay of Islands. The former lands 1,000 bbls, and latter, 994.

Some of the city Merchants complain that the goods shipped by the Plant Line to Halifax, from Boston and other American cities, have been accumulating at Halifax and several shipments are as long as three months late. There is general dissatisfaction over the matter, as some of the goods are now entirely out of date, and will be useless upon arrival.

Mr. R.E. Chambers of the N.S. Steel and Coal Co., has gone to Rio Janeiro to develop the coal areas near the city, which have lately been acquired by his Company.

A top dressing of broken stone and gravel is being put on the South Side of LeMarchant Road opposite Murphy’s Range, and the steam roller is also at work there. The repairs were badly needed.

At Petty Harbor on Monday and yesterday, there was a splendid sign of fish, and good catches were taken on jiggers. All the traps are now out and a big voyage is anticipated.

The city Shoemakers are busily engaged at present, the demand for fishermen’s boots being greater that the supply. At the Newfoundland Boot and Shoe Factory, all the hands are engaged nightly, in an endeaver to keep the market supplied.

There was a lot of goods shortshipped by the S.S. Rosalind, on her last trip due no doubt, to the strike in New York. There is a serous inconvenience to Merchants in consequence, but it is expected that the goods will arrive by the Silvia.

At 12.30 yesterday, opposite Kennedy & Mullaly’s on Water St. the hind wheel came off one of Harvey & Co. trucks, a nut in the end of the axle having broken in two. For a while, the horse and loaded van obstructed the street, until the wheel was replaced and repairs effected.

A private wire from Tilt Cove, yesterday, conveyed the good news that Mr. Jackman was resting much easer and felt stronger. He leaves at the end of the week for Montreal to undergo an operation. "

Amongst continual streams of anonymous letters, is one from Bell Island, which complains bitterly of the postal arrangements. Being unsigned, we cannot give it publication. Surely if grievances exist, complainants should at least be willing to authenticate their communications by giving their names — not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee to good faith.

A foreign Seaman attempted to assault a lad on George St. at 11 last night, but was frustrated by the appearance of some passing by. There were no Police present or the scoundrel would not be at large today.

Our readers will be glad to learn that the Minister of Public Works, Mr. Geo. W. Gushue, is investigating the matter referred to by Mr. Ward of Gambo, in yesterday’s issue. Mr Gushue is a humane man, and we are sure of his own knowledge, would never tolerate heartlessness on the part of callous officials."

The steamer Dageid went on dock yesterday, and will likely finish today. She returns to Montreal, taking a quantity of scrap iron.

Some fish is being caught along the Southern Shore the past two days. Cape St. Mary’s also report fish fairly plentiful, but the weather is unfavourable.

The schooner Gertie, Capt. Edward Frampton, arrived yesterday, from Random with a full load of Cooper’s lumber for Franklin & Co., sawn at Reid’s and Cooper’s Mills, Smith Sound, Trinity Bay.

The schooner Neil N., Timothy Neagle of Toad’s Cove, took a part load of salt at Morey’s yesterday, and will land it at Portugal Cove for Mr. Gosine, who does business there.

Capt. Barbour’s schooner Niobe, which had her bowsprit and head gear carried away by the steamer Aggie at her anchorage in the harbor some time ago, is now at LeDrew’s wharf undergoing repairs. A new bowsprit will be put in.

A young man of the East End was drunk and disorderly at his home last night, and had to be given in charge by his wife. Officer Coady fetched him to the Station. Four others were arrested during the night, one of whom was released.

The banker Adela reached Burin Tuesday, from the Gulf with the remains of one of the crew — Ambrose Allen, who was drowned. He was in the dory with his brother Wilson, when their vessel cut them down. Wilson clung to a part of the dory and was saved but the other was not so fortunate.

A message was received yesterday that a small schooner lumber laden from Random, struck a pan of ice near Bay de Verde Tuesday night, and had to be abandoned. The crew of three men, a woman and a child, were taken off by the Ettie Bess, Capt Dean, and landed at Carbonear.

C & A Dawe’s schooner Quissetta, Capt. Edward Mercer, arrived in port yesterday morning after a stormy passage of ten days from Halifax. She encountered a lot of loose ice off Scatterie, and also had head winds and fog to contend with. She brought 100 barrels of tar and balance of her cargo in felt, consigned to Colin Campbell. She is discharging at his wharf. The schooner Samuel R. Crane, bought by Capt. Elijah Mercer of Bay Roberts, left the same day. She has a part cargo of dynamite for the D. I. & S. Co., Bell Island.

The steamers Stord, Dageid, and schooner Lewisporte, went on dock yesterday for repairs.

Mr. J. Ashley will leave for Grand Falls by today’s express, having secured a lucrative position there.

Public Health Inspector O’Brien visited the East End Slaughter Houses on Tuesday, and will report during the week.

A Labourer of Barter’s Hill was placed on the cold water list yesterday. There is now 53 men on the water wagon.

By the last Bruce, some ten tourists arrived from the States, who will fish in the vicinity of South Branch for the next two months

There is a good sign of fish at Bay de Verde. O’Neill’s trap took 15 quintals on Monday last.

District Inspector Grimes celebrated his 35th year in the Constabulary, Tuesday last. The Inspector despite his long service, is still a young man, and has very many honours coming to him.

The schooners E.P. Morris and Flying Cloud are now on the floating dock. The former is being repainted, and the latter is being recaulked. Both will come off this afternoon, and be put in readiness for the fishery.

John Kennedy of Cuddihy St., fell in a fit in Brazil’s Square at 12.30 p.m. yesterday, and those who saw him thought that life had fled. A Doctor was called to attend him, and after some trouble brought him to his senses. He was later conveyed to his home by Constable White.

The schooner Oriental arrived yesterday from Trinity with 850 quintials of dry fish, shipped by Mr. Morris. She is discharging at the wharf of Baird, Gordon & Co.

Yesterday, Richard Quirk of Fortune Harbor N.D.B., visited Bowning’s retail store to make some purchases. Later, he went to the office on Water Street, and while there, remembered that he had left his purse containing $25 in $5 notes, on the counter in the store. He returned immediately but no trace of it could be found, although no one was known to have entered. He reported the loss to the Police Station.

The schooner Vera, Capt. Mygena, 19 days from Troon via Bay Roberts, arrived yesterday morning to Baine Johnston & Co. with coal. On Friday last, the Vera was in Conception Bay, in a dense fog, and the Captain could not make out his position, being unfamiliar with the land. He ran into port which proved to be Bay Roberts, and remained there until an opportunity offered, to come to St. John’s. She has 285 tons coal."

Mr. Tavernor began building when he was only sixteen years old and has continued it up to the present. During that time, he has put out of his hands, nearly thirty schooners, ranging from 20 to 50 tons, beside many small boats. He is now 69 years old and looks to be twenty years his junior, notwithstanding his more than half a century’s hard work, fishing and shipbuilding."

Yesterday the sad news reached the city with startling suddenness — the result of heart disease. No further particulars have reached us, but the fact in itself is sufficient to cause widespread sorrow. Dr. Malcolm was a man of splendid physique, a giant in stature, a kindly, whole souled man, in whose breast flowed the milk of human kindness, — just such a man as Ian Maclaren would have rejoiced in, — a veritable Dr. McClure, with many points of character and manner strongly suggestive of the man immortalized in the pages of the “Bonnie Brier Bush.”

He succeeded the late Dr. Findlater at Fogo about 20 years ago. In 1893 he was appointed Stipendiary Magistrate, and by his impartiality, discrimination and integrity, added to the already high reputation which eh had won as the beloved Physician.

Dr. Malcolm was a Scotsman, and a splendid type of the men of North Briton. Mr. A.K. Lumsden of Baird Gordon & Co., is a cousin. He leaves a widow and four children, to who the sincere sympathy of the public is extended, in their terribly sad and sudden bereavement."

The express, last evening took out J. Johnson, J.C. Crosbie, Dr. Keean, Rev. H. Leggo, Rev. M.K. Gardner, C.F. Taylor, W.H. Taylor, Miss Evans, Cothrell, Miss Ryan, A.L. Smith, M.F. O’Toole, Capt. M Bartlett, T.C. Badcock. H Hayward, P. Long., F.H. Squires, and several others.

The shore train arrived at 9.30 last night, bringing in J.J. Murphy, F.J. Morris, S. Bradbury, and about seventy excursionists."

REIDS: Glencoe left St. Jacques at 7 p.m. yesterday, bound East. Argyle left Burin at 12.20 p.m. yesterday, going West. Ethie leaves Clarenville this morning. Dundee leaves Port Blandford this morning. Clyde leaves Lewisporte this morning. Home left Bonne Bay at 10.30 a. m. yesterday, going North."

Schooner Ethel, 23 day from Cadiz, arrived yesterday at Bishop & Monroe with salt.

Barqt. Dunure, Hartery, 31 days from Cadiz with salt, arrived yesterday to Bowring Bros .

S.S. Silvia, did not leave Halifax until midnight Wednesday. She is due tomorrow morning.

Coaster St. Elmo, Benson, is ready to sail to Nipper’s Harbor, Little Bay, and Flower’s Cove. Returning she will load lumber at White Bay.

Schooner Isabella, Poulson, 29 days from Cadiz, arrived Wednesday with salt to A.S. Rendell &Co. The Isabella is the smallest European vessel in the Newfoundland trade, being only 59 tons register. After discharging her cargo of 70 tons, she goes to the Westward to load fish."

A private cable last evening, announced that some prominent American Miners would arrive here on the 17th to see about the developing of several properties.

Forty-five head of cattle were auctioned at Pitts’ yesterday, costing from 18 to 20 cents per lb. on the hoof. The oldest city Butcher says he never knew beef to be so costly as this year. At present, there is a supply in the market, but another shipment is not expected for a fortnight. At least and by, then the stock will be consumed. There is very little offering at Port Mulgrave, and it is not likely that a shipment will be brought from Montreal. This will rise the price even higher, as the freight is from $12 to $15 per head.

The schooner Agnes E. Downs, Capt. Reid, of White Bay, is laden with supplies “Chock-a-block”, including a part deck load, and has been waiting a favourable change of wind, the past week. There’s nothing lost by remaining in harbor during the prevalence of such weather as the present, and when it does veer fair, this schooner which is one of the best American oak craft, added to our fleet last year as then reported, will cover the distance between St. John’s and the North side of White Bay, in a day. Capt Reid is highly pleased with the performance of his taut little sailing lass, last season, and describes her as being, “One of the best schooners that water ever wet.”

The schooner Snowbird, Capt. Jacob Penson, will proceed to New Perlican to land her present fare of one hundred and forty quintals of fish, before again going on the banks. Although a month left home, yet she was only eight days fishing during that time; a fact which illustrated the lengthy preliminaries that precede casting anchor on the grounds, such as procuring fresh bait, involving long sails back and forth to report sources of supply — the principal cause of delay. The vessel expects to get fresh caplin for her next baiting, and anticipates that this will not entail a long wait, as the caplin school season in now near at hand; although it does seem a little “mixed” to speak of caplin bait being at hand, while yet all the Labrador fleet are in harbor, not a sail having reached down there yet. The Snowbird fishes with seven dories and a crew of 16 men.

Mrs. Josiah Frampton, of White Rock, T.B. fell a few days ago, and fractured her right wrist. The Doctor was absent, but Mr. Pilley, the “local“ Physician, successfully set the bone.

Messrs. Johnson and J.C. Crosbie left by last’s evening express to spend a few days fishing. Dr. Keegan left for Fischell’s and will fish the salmon pools for the next 10 days.

A Broad Cove horse became frightened at the steam roller, on LeMarchant Road, Wednesday afternoon, and but for a couple of the shop hands, would have dashed through the window of St. John’s Grocery.

The pretty schooner Bessie Fowlow, now at Bowring’s wharf, built by Josiah Frampton on White Tock T.B., was surveyed on Wednesday and awarded the bounty. She is a very pretty vessel, and the owner and builder have been congratulated by all who have inspected her.

The whaler Hawk has finished operating at Cape Broyle for this season. The fishery has been a failure, also securing only two whales. In a day or two she leaves for Cape Charles with Bowring’s factory there during the summer.

Michael Fannel, who was on board schooner Ellen F., was examined by Dr. Campbell, yesterday, and pronounced insane, and later was conveyed to the Asylum. For two months he has been mentally afflicted and it was feared he would injure himself or some one else.

S.S. Cape Breton sails at noon today.

Mr. T. Badcock left for Carbonear by last evening’s train.

The Bruce in crossing to North Sydney last Saturday, made the run in a little over six hours, it was her quickest trip this season.

The remains of the man Wetherell, drowned at Sydney last week, was interred there on Sunday.

Miss Evans, daughter of Mr. James Evans, Adams Cove, left by last evening’s express on an extended visit to friends in Montreal and Toronto.

Mr. Doran, Carpenter, of Barnes Road, met with a painful accident yesterday by falling in a cellar; he injured his side severely, and Dr. Campbell was called to attend him.

A cable was received from Oporto yesterday morning, that 57 Portugese fishing vessels had cleared for the Banks. This is the largest fleet in many years, and if they are successful, will have an effect on the Newfoundland article going to the market in the fall. The result of their operation will be watched with interest by the exporters here."

Messrs T. Harahan for Harbor Main, W. Carson, for Whitbourne, Robert French, Thomas Keefe and William Quinn for St. John’s, went out by Wednesday morning’s train.

Mrs. Robert Lahey, whose sudden illness was reported in last notes, died between 8 and 9 o’clock Tuesday night at the age of 75 years. The funeral took place today, interment being at the R.C. Cemetery.

The schooners Victory, Simeon Noel for Carbonear, en route to Labrador; Mayflower, Matthew Petten, to Port de Grave for crews to proceed to the French Shore, left port on Wednesday.

Mr William Bray, of Richard, who has been ill for several years, died on Tuesday morning, aged 50 years. He leaves a large family, several children being grown up. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, the burial being in C. of E. Cemetery.

Mrs. George T. Gordon received a letter on Tuesday from her husband now undergoing treatment at Boston for leg trouble, in which it was stated that the leg is gradually gathering strength, that although the limb has been retarded in recovering its full use by unforseen hindrances, yet he hopes to be able in a short while to return home, greatly benefited from his trip to Boston. Mr. Gordon has been from home 5 months.

There is much disappointment felt among interest parties here, over the report that the examiner who was expected at St. John’s, from Trinity College Music Examinations, has decided not to come this year. These parties fear that the candidates entered for this exam, will be prevented from passing in the C.H.E. exam., by reason of insufficiency of subjects prepared. Every effort should be made to have the original plans come into effect.

On Tuesday night, “Bemister” Charter of the Epworth League held a very enjoyable service in its room at Coughan Hall. The literary and social department of the league had the preparing of the program, which when being executed, was well received. The former part was devoted to the English Poet William Cowper. A paper description of the Poet’s life and of his social and residential environments, was read by Mr. Ernest Davis and thoroughly appreciated. The President Mr. Alfred D. Davis, also read a paper reviewing some of the poet’s productions, and the veteran league worker Mr. Bernard Parsons, in his own inimitable style, concluded with a short character sketch of the subject of the evening. Rev. Frank Boothroyd, who possesses a rich and deep voice, sang a solo in a very acceptable manner. The Reverend gentleman promises to be of great usefulness among the congregation, fortunate enough to be favoured with his Ministry. Messrs Pincock (2) Boothroyd and Davis, rendered, “Going afar upon the Mountains” making a very fine quartette of male voices. The choir sang the good old chorus “Onward and Upward”. Revs. Baines and Wilson offered prayer. Sociability was greatly in evidence during the last half hour. The ladies always mindful of the inner man, kindly supplied the company with English breakfast, tea and cakes, after which ice cream followed. A most profitable and pleasant evening was spent. The friends of the League will wish Bemister Chapter, long life and prosperity.

Mr. George Mackinson Sr., for Hueville, went out by this morning’s train; Judge Seymour, Mr. O M. A. Kearney and Miss Temaine from Bay Roberts, arrived by this afternoon train. Messrs Arthur Heath, C.H, Barnes, Mrs Andrew Parsons and her son, Herbert, for St. John’s, and Mr. Andrew Power, for Brigus left by this evening train.

On Wednesday, the Road Board proceeded against Mr. Richard Granfield for obstructing Garland Street. Defendant was represented in Court by Mr. W.R. Howley, who argued in defence of his client, who he said, believed he had a legal right to proceed as he did. The Court decided that Granfield should pay the cost of removing the obstruction and the Court charges.

In the District Court a case was called, but as the Court was not certain the defendant had time to appear in Court that day, the case was postponed to Tuesday next, when, if defendant does not put “in appearance, judgement would go by default, Mr. Kearney, for plaintiff.”

Rev. F. E. Boothroyd, Sidney Bennett, Messrs J.C. Pincock, and R.N. Pincock, all students of Mount Allison University, came by the Bruce-express on Saturday last. Mr. Bennett detrained at Port Blandford, while the other gentlemen got off here, and now are guests of Rev. James Pincock. Mr. Boothroyd, has finished his Theological course at the University and will be ordained to the Ministery at the Methodist Conference, to be held at Grand Bank this year. At the University, Mr. Boothroyd led his class in Evidence of Christianity, and won a prize in Senior History of Doctrine. The other results of the Theological Class have not yet been made known.

Mr. R.N. Pincock has finished his first year’s course in Engineering. Mr. J.C. Pincock finished his, 3rd in Arts. He led his year, coming first in Mathematical, Astronomy, States Dynamics, Latin, Ppsychology and Literature and English Essay. This young gentleman is taking the Engineering course as well and will finish both courses next year. Both brothers will finish their Engineering course at McGill University where the next two years will be spent.

The visitors report that Mount Allison University is more prosperous than ever, and that next year a bright record is looked forward to. It is said other chairs will be added to the University, Science and probably Theology. Dr. McClung now of McGill, is spoken of about to take a professorship at Mount Allison. Students who finished at Mount Allison last year have led their classes at McGill this year. The visitors speak in glowing terms of the Alma Mater, and say that the splendid residence for student cannot be surpassed, if equalled, by other Universities in Canada. It may be mentioned that connected with the University is a paper called the “Argosy“ which is edited by the students. Next year, Mr. J.C. Pincock will be assisted by eight Associate Editors. Harbor Grace, June6, 1907."

The funeral of an aged woman took place in St. John Evangelist’s Church on Tuesday 28th May. The deceased was in her 66th year, and death, (one would imagine from a conversation of her penurious surroundings,) was to her a happy release. For many years she was numbered with the friendless who, in such a condition, are unfortunately oblige to fall beneath the bane of a “Pauper’s Limitations.”

The schooner “Rowena“, A Colley, Master, and supercargo, left the wharf of R. Moulton M.H.A. on Friday 31st May for a trading trip Eastward.

We learn that in the near future the Rev. E. Nichols will start on a health tour to the borders of the Continent. His successor for a time, will be a College Student from “Queen’s”, Mr. Joseph Adams, who two years previous, had charge of the Superior School here. Since Revd. Nicols failed in health last December, he has striven with might and main to keep the Mission together, and although he was granted permission to leave early in the winter, he refused to do so until a substitute or successor could be secured. His parishioners unite with your correspondent in good wishes for a well deserved holiday, and in hopes for his return to the Mission again, when he recovered his energy and health.

The schooner “Heroine”, J. Rose Master, returned from Bay D’ Espoir on Thursday 30th, lumber laden for R. Moulton M.H.A.

The S.S. Propero arrived here from St. John’s via Eastern Ports about 9.30 p.m. Saturday, having made scheduled time during the trip. She brought a few packages of freight, and a little mail matter, but no passengers

The schooner “Gladys S” left here on Saturday 1st June for Burnt Island, where we learn she will land goods and take part cargo of fish for abroad. TOWN PUMP. June 3rd, 1907."

The schooners Brilliant and Katie, which lately arrived from Burin, are discharging fish at Bishop & Monroe.

There is an excellent sign of fish at Harbor Grace, but the weather has been too rough the last two days for boats to get out.

About sixty sail of schooners are anchored in the stream awaiting a favourable wind to take them to their home ports. They are mostly Northern craft.

Most of the Bonavista Bay schooners that left here on Monday, are still anchored at Catalina, the sea being too rough to get around Cape Bonavista.

There are several icebergs in Conception Bay which are a great menace to shipping. They could be seen plainly last evening, as the train was coming along.

At Conception Harbor, Avondale, and Harbor Main, there have been catches of fish taken the last few days. The weather however has been disagreeable and cold.

The schooner Glad Tidings, of Musgrave Town B.B., at Martin’s wharf, has on board a load of wharf beams and shores, some fine sticks, showing that the country in the vicinity of Goose Bay is well wooded.

Harry Winter, the Rhodes Scholar from Bishop Feild College, leaves for England by the Cathaginian. Harry has been prominent at the College during the last few years, and the boys subscribed. Lady Winter accompanies him across.

Mr. Charles Petrie of St. John’s, the patentee of an ingenious and useful device for cable and rope cutting and sawing purposes, are having a public test of the capabilities of the machine. It will be taking place at Pitts’s Central Premises at noon on Monday, and should be of practical interest to schooners and others now in the city. The weight of the machine, used by the fishermen in small boats, is only about four pounds.

At Messrs Bowring’s Bro office is a curio in the shape of a young whale. It is of the hump back specie, and was taken from an old fish at Cape Broyle, recently by Manager Smith. It does not measure more than seven inches, and is preserved in a small pickle bottle.

S.S. Adventure reached Sydney at 3 p.m. Thursday.

S.S. Regulus left Sydney last night for this port, with coal, and is due on Sunday evening.

A small silver locket and chain, picked up in Belvedere Avenue, may be recovered by the loser on application to the News office.

Yesterday, a correspondent drew attention to the disorderly conduct, constantly manifested by some young hooligans in the vicinity of Freshwater Road. This morning, a correspondent voices another complaint, stating that a young lady, passing in that way alone, was last night insulted by a well-dressed scamp. Of the two, the hooligan and the dude, the hooligan may be the rougher, but the dude is surely the more despicable."

The Glocester schooner Harry A Nickerson, Capt. Joe Bonia, was at Bonne Bay last Monday, working North on a Halibut fetching trip.

All the factories report lobsters very scarce. It is estimated that the catch will be much less that last year. Caplin have not yet made their appearance.

Codfish is fairly plentiful at Cape St. Mary’s but with the prevailing Easterly winds, the herring have struck from the shore, and it is impossible to get bait.

Thomas Murphy, Telegraph Operator at the Head of Fortune, proceeded to his home At Trepassey where he will spend a well earned holiday. His wife and child accompanied him.

Mr. Lee of St. Mary’s, arrived to undergo an operation at the General Hospital. He has been suffering from an inward malady of late, and the Doctor advises him to come here.

Capt. Spracklin has resumed charge of the Argyle. Capt. O’Reilly, who was in command for the last few months and did much creditable work, was in town last week on a brief holiday.

The weather at the Westward is entirely different from ours. After leaving St. Mary’s, the Prospero had it warm and fine. She did not experience the severe storm which raged at Channel on Friday.

With the exception of one or two, the banking fleet has not been to land for some weeks, but they are expected back any day. It is feared that they have sustained damage to their gear, as many icebergs are reported on the Banks.

On Monday last at Bonne Bay, the following schooners baited: Silvia, Capt. T. Bond, Belleoram, reported with 450 qtls fish on board; Demering Champion, J.B. Petten, and Dove. Herring were abundant and selling at $1.25 per brrl.

The schooner Marshall L Adams owned by Capt. John Smith, Harbor Breton, and in charge of Capt. Courage, returned home on the 5th June with 300 qtls. She fished on the offer banks, and had many icebergs to content with during the trip.

The average voyage of bankers this spring, is going to be very low. Several Fortune Bay schooners, now fishing North of Bonne Bay, have telegraphed for their caplin sienes, which evidences that they are not expecting to get a trip on herring.

Petty smuggling has been going on for some time at St. Joseph’s P.B., from St. Pierre. Inspector O’Reilly was there a few days ago and several residents were fined. The Inspector will leave no stone unturned to stop the practice.

Capt. Spencer of Fortune, went West by the last Prospero to Rose Blanch, to buy fish for N & M Smith, Halifax. Six dollars per qtl. Spencer reached there and he added 25 cents to it. On Monday last he had secured 2,000 qtls at $6.25 and expected to complete another 1,000 qtls that day.

A demented young woman named Anderson, was brought from Burgeo, to be placed in the Lunatic Asylum. Her case deserves the attention of the authorities as she is now in a delicate state of health; while on two previous occasions was the victim of an Indian, who resides near there.

Two little lads named Tobin arrived from St. Lawrence to enter Mount Cashel Orphanage. Their mother is a widow, who was left with the care of eight young children. It was their first time to leave home, and for some hours after joining the ship, they were inconsolable. They were kindly treated by the Officers and soon forgot their trouble.

The S.S. Huntcliffe sailed at 7.30 p.m. Saturday for Botwoodville and Lewisporte to load lumber for Bristol. Capt. E. White went on her as Pilot.

The S.S. Diana was at King’s Cove Saturday morning. Mr. Grant wired that a tremendous sea raged and it was impossible to leave there.

An old resident of Sheehan's Shute created a disturbing at his residence yesterday. Officers Quinlan and Hann were called, and took him to the lock-up.

Reid’s Electricians are now wiring the Virginia Lake as she is to be lighted by electricity. A few years ago the work was commenced, but there was no suitable place for the dynamo, and the idea was abandoned. It is the intention to place the dynamo in the engine room now.

A very sudden death occurred Saturday morning on Plank Road. John Pender aged 19, who had been engaged the day previous as a Carter, retired Friday night at 11, and about two hours later, ran to his mother's room saying he was dying. He asked to be allowed to lay on the bed with her, and when only there a short time, expired. Dr. Kitchen was called and administered the sacraments, but medical assistance was too late. Death was due to heart failure.

A woman residing on Field St., attempted suicide Saturday afternoon, and would have succeeded but for the timely arrival of neighbours. About 2 o’clock, the family living downstairs, heard the woman moaning, and going to investigate, found her struggling in bed with a rope around her neck, which was made fast to the bed-post. She was quickly released and was unconscious, but soon recovered. The unfortunate woman has been ill for some time, and is suffering from melancholia."

Mrs. COLIN CAMPBELL: We chronicle with regret this morning, the demise of Mrs. Anna Mary Campbell, Esq., which occurred at her residence last evening, after a protracted illness. About a year ago, Mrs. Campbell contracted a severe cold while travelling to New York, and since then, her health gradually failed. Some months ago, deceased became dangerously ill, and since then, the best of medical assistance and family attendance has been offered, but to no purpose, and last night the final summons came. Mrs. Campbell was the eldest daughter of Margaret and the late John W. Forman, and was prominently known in the city. Of a quite disposition, she made hosts of friends, who will be sorry to learn of her early demise. The News joins in the general and sincere sympathy which is expressed the bereaved family."

Mr. E. Quinlan, Holwrood, came to town, on business, Saturday last.

Capt. C. Dawe, M.H.A., arrived from Bay Roberts Saturday night.

Mr. G. Kennedy of Avondale, who was in town on business, returned home last evening.

Mr. W.J. Murphy, Manager of Botwoodville Mills, left the city by last evening’s express.

Mr. W.D. and Mrs. Reid, who were visiting Canada and the States, returned by last evening’s express.

Mr. T. Henderson, of the Reid Co. Despatching Office, came in from Harbor Grace Saturday night, and resumed duties yesterday.

Mr J. Bennett of Holwrood, who has been absent in the States for the last eight years, arrived by the Silvia Saturday, and left in the afternoon to visit his home.

Mt. Fred Hiscock left by yesterday’s express for Montreal for a short visit. Returning, he will come by way of Pictou, whither he goes to call upon Archbishop McDonald."

Schooner Marie, 40 days from Cadiz, arrived yesterday morning with salt to Bowring Bros. Ltd.

His Excellency abandoned the visit to Bonne Bay, owing to an interruption in the machinery of H.M.S. Brilliant.

The new schooner Bessie Felow, is leaking a little, and will be docked in a day or two to have repairs made.

Large quantities of machinery have arrived recently for the Long Range Slate Quarries at Crow Gulch, Bay of Islands.

The S.S. Huntcliff sailed at 7.30 p.m. Saturday for Botwood.

Bowring’s whaler Hawk, sails for Cape Charles today.

A huge iceberg foundered near Cape Spear on Friday night, and caused some injury to fishing gear.

A schooner which arrived yesterday afternoon, reports Bonavista harbor filled with ice. She also met a string when passing Conception Bay.

The dredge Lynx, operating at Ferryland, went ashore at the “Pool” on Saturday morning and is likely to become a total wreck. She carries no insurance.

The Topsail Road from the city to Beaconfield, is in splendid condition at present, and those who have to drive further than the latter place, feel sorry that the genial member of Harbor Main District is not living beyond Beaconfield.

An in-correctable named Hipditch, who ran away from Mount Cashel Orphanage some time ago, and later from the Orphans’ Home at Halifax, was arrested yesterday under warrant. He will appear before the Magistrate this morning.

From Cape St. Mary’s to Salmonier there is a good sign of fish, and on Monday and Wednesday of last week, some big catches were taken. The weather however is backward, and during the latter part of the week it was too rough to get on the grounds.

Five arrests were made Saturday night. One a junk dealer, was unconscious from the effects of liquor. On being searched at the Station, $280 was found in his pockets. It is well for him he fell into the hands of the Police, or he might be minus money today.

Mr. Robert G. Rendell begs to acknowledge receipt of one hundred dollars conscience money, per Rev. Father McDermott.

While the schooner Mary John Cody of Burin, was coming down the Southern Shore last Wednesday, she was struck by a sudden squall of wind when off Ferryland, which snapped off her bowsprit about two feet from the stem head. She was forced to run for Bay Bulls and harbor there until Saturday morning. She arrived in port Saturday afternoon.

The Topsail schooner Lady St. John’s, left Lamaline at 4 p.m. Thursday last, with 3,000 qtls fish, shipped by Mr. Sam Harris. It was from this vessel that the three sailors were lost on the 30th May, as previously reported in the News. Two were seamen, native of England, and the other was a “boy” born in Jersey. The following Sunday the boy’s body was recovered. The remains of the others were not found.

The schooner Elizabeth, Llewellyn, left Cardiff on the 4th June, coal laden, for this port.

The Virginia Lake is now being made ready for the Labrador mail and passenger service, and will likely sail Wednesday at noon.

It was too rough on Friday and Saturday for the Petty Harbor fishermen to get on the grounds. There is a good sign of fish there.

Another batch of tourists came over by the Bruce yesterday, and will detrain at points on the West Coast. Some fairly good catches of salmon and grilse were taken at South Branch last week.

There is an iceberg about 500 feet long, aground off Pouch Cove, and the unfriendly visitor will likely remain there for some time. Mr. Ochen, of London, went outside yesterday and took some photographs of one that is off The Narrows."

REIDS: Ethie arrived at Clarenville at 5.10 p.m. yesterday. Dundee arrived at Port Blandford at 1.35 p.m. yesterday. Clyde arrived at Lewisporte at 11.20 p.m. Saturday. Glencoe left Placentia at 7.10 p.m. Saturday. Argyle left Placentia this p.m. on the Merasheen route. Home is North of Bonne Bay."

Some salmon and a large lot of codfish were in the market Friday morning, and found a ready sale at good prices. Mr. Austin Snow had more that a quintal of cod.

The schooner Water Lily, owned by Mr. Moses Drover of Green's Harbor, T.B., is expected next week to Messrs R. Rutherford & Co., with 300 M shingles.

Miss Stapleton, daughter of our respected Townsman, Mr. John Stapleton, left this week for Three Arms, N.D.B. on a two months visit to her sister, Mrs. J.J. Norris.

Mr. Francis Martin, who had been ill a long while with heart trouble, died on Thursday, aged 70 years. He was a member of the British Society. Funeral tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon.

Judge Seymour had a message from Constable Thomas Wells of Heart’s Content, on Thursday, informing him of the presence of a forest fire between 3rd and 4th bridges and Southern Cove Pond, about 5 miles from Heart’s Content.

Messrs. W. Carson, W. Cook and A.D. Davis, spent Friday angling at the ponds in the vicinity of Whitbourne. The day was fine and although the wind was Easterly and not good for fishing, the anglers succeeded in hooking 20 doz. trout.

Rev. Canon Saunders, Mr. W.A. Munn, Mrs. Munn and their daughter Gwendolin, arrived from St. John’s by the afternoon train. Mr. John Gordon left by the same train for Carbonear to take the S.S. Ethie for Western Bay. Mr. Thomas Henderson went to St. John’s by this evening's train.

Mr. Henry Webber, Cabman, while in the stable yard of Cabman William Parsons on Friday, was kicked by the latter’s horse. Webber was struck just above the right hip and so bad was the wound inflected, Dr. Allan had to put a stich in it. The sufferer is feeling very stiff today.

Mr. John Stapleton, who last year had charge of one of Messrs Ryan & Co.’s schooners of King’s Cove, now takes command of Messrs R.D. McRae & Sons schooner Primrose, to prosecute the fishery at Labrador. All will wish Mr. Stepleton good fortune and a bumper voyage.

The residence of Mr. Dougald Munn has under gone some repairs recently at the hands of contractors Tetford & Lee, who have given the building a splendid looking coat of paint. The blending of the colours is most attractive, the combination eliciting most favourable comment. The execution of the work reflects great credit upon the contractors.

Mrs. W. Spracklin, daughter of Sub-Sheriff Trapnell of this town, and her little boy Chesley, arrived by Thursday night’s train from Port au Basques. After spending a time with her father, Mrs. Spracklin will visit a sister at St. John’s, and afterwards go to Catalina to see another sister. She will be from home about two months. It is nearly 4 years since Mrs. Spracklin has been in Harbor Grace.

The dog nuisance is very apparent in the neighbourhood of Donnelly Hall. Numerous dogs, clogged and unclogged, congregate at the locality where two private schools are kept by Miss Cody and Miss Trapnell. About 50 children attended those schools and are often frightened by these wretched animals, while parents and teachers are frequently anxious for the safety of the little ones. Some one should see that the dogs do not infest the place in the future.

The S.S. Progress towed the water-logged schooner Rowena from Carbonear on Thursday night. It will be remembered this schooner, owned by Mr. Thomas Smith of Carbonear, was wrecked at that port about a month ago. While entering port, the schooner hitched the White Buoy, which is the outer one on the bar, and towed it nearly in the point of Beach. The Rowena, whose rails is awash with the water now, lies near the slip where she will be shortly taken up for repairs.

District Inspector Bailey had two Bear’s Cove boys, old enough to conduct themselves properly, before His Honour on Saturday. The lads were charged with obstructing the lady-Teacher of the School at Bear’s Cove, during the performance of scholastic work. As this was their first offence of this kind the Judge fined them $2 or 7 days each. The fines were paid. A woman from Island Cove had her husband before the Court for beating and otherwise ill-treating her. It appears from the evidence, their domestic relations have not been the happiest for some time. By way of curing this chronic trouble, the husband was asked to give bonds to keep the peace for two years. A couple of drunks were disposed of.

The erratic and objectionable little boy have been causing considerable annoyance to property holders of late. These mischievous urchins frequent lanes and wharves, and by their wanton destructiveness and their pilfering habits, call forth the manifest irritation of those they annoy. They infest the docks at night, and when low tide favours them, they scramble on to the wharves and steal almost everything moveable. Some little time back, at the rear of Davis’ grocery, a couple of barrels of vegetables were left out. The heads of these barrels were knocked out, the vegetables scattered around, and about half the contents stolen. Other things have disappeared during the day, but so skilfully masked are the movements of the thieves, that is is almost impossible to catch them. It is all right to look to the Police to bring the guilty ones to justice, but it must be remembered how difficult it is for the Constables to be everywhere at night. We have a very small night patrol, one quite inadequate to the requirements of the town, and to cope with the growing evil, a force much beyond the reach of the town would be required. However, an effort should be made, both by the Police and law-abiding citizens, to check the disposition to crime, as it does seem a pity that the youth of today should develop into fit subjects for the Penitentiary.

CORRESPONDENT

Hr. Grace, June 8th 1907."

The S.S Harlow, Capt. Hickman, from Halifax via the Gulf ports, arrived here at 5 o’clock this morning. This is the ship’s second trip on the coast since the opening of navigation.

Up to date, the catch of herring here at Stephenville and St. George’s, is away below the average and as a consequence, there will be a marked shortage in the exportation of pickled herring from this quarter.

The schooner G.B. Anderson, Capt. William Morris, after a long and tedious voyage, arrived here on the 4th from Halifax, after having been blocked by ice in Sydney harbor for several days.

In the best of years and under the most favourable conditions, very little codfish is taken here at Port au Port proper, but this year there is less than usual, and from the outlying stations, where in other years at this season good voyage would have been landed, the reports are of a discouraging nature.

In contrast to the rather gloomy outlook of the cod and herring fisheries, the lobster fishery is opening with brighter prospects for a successful although short season. The crustaceans are putting in an appearance in goodly numbers. Most of the fishermen have their traps in the water, and with favourable weather conditions, a large pack is anticipated.

Sunday was a red letter day in the history of the neighbouring settlement of Stephenville, when for the first time, the good people of that important and thriving centre, led by their beloved Pastor Rev. Father Adams, attended by cross bearer, acolytes, and thurifers, and bearing aloft the Sacred Host, marched in procession order through the village, by way of a beautiful avenue, specially decorated for the occasion.

Mr. A.W. O’Reilly, Supervising Fishery Warden for Bay St. George, is here on business connected with his department.

Mr. Black, of the firm of Pickford & Black, Halifax, is making the round trip on the S.S. Harlow.

Mr. Frost, traveller for the C.L. March Co. Ltd., St. John’s, was here last week.

Mr. A.W. Rogers, representing the Gault Brothers Co., Montreal, en-route to Bay of Islands to meet the Harlaw, stopped off at Stephenville on the 5th.

CORRESPONDENT.

June 6th, 1907"

REIDS: Ethie left Clarenville at noon yesterday. Dundee left Port Blandford at 2.40 p.m. yesterday. Clyde left Lewisporte at 1. p.m. yesterday. Glencoe arrived at Port au Basques at 9 last night. Argyle left Placentia at 6.10 p.m. yesterday, on the Merasheen route. Home arrived at Bay of Islands at 7.45 a.m. yesterday."

Mr. W. Crosbie arrived from Bay Roberts last night on business. He returns home today.

Mr. H. Trifey, Agent for Minard’s Liniment, came to town by yesterday's express.

Mr. A Bradshaw of Placentia, was a passenger by lat night’s train, and will remain a few days in town.

Mrs. J Kavanagh who was visiting friends in Carbonear, returned to town by last night’s train

Capt. Berry of the S.S. Stord, who spent the winter at home in England, arrived by the Dehome.

Capt. Jensen, who visits the Labrador Coast each summer buying fish, arrived yesterday by the Dehome.

The wedding of Dr. Pritchard and Miss Whiteway, takes place at the C of E Cathedral at 3 this afternoon.

His Grace Archbishop Howley and Rev. E.P. Roche, left by yesterday morning’s express for Placentia, on an Episcopal visit.

Mr. J. Noel of G.P.O., who was visiting his parents at Harbor Grace, returned to town last night and is much improved in health.

Revs. Nurse, Willey, Hill, James, Snowden, and Reay of the Methodist Church, arrived by last night’s train to attend a district meeting during the week.

Mr. A.J. Ochen of London Eng., who has been in the city some time, leaves by the S.S. Silvia for Halifax. During his stay, he has made many friends and expressed himself as delighted with the country. He will visit St. John’s again next year."

The S.S. Wansbeck on discharging salt, goes to New Mills, Bay Chaleur, to load deals for England.

A firm on the South side of Water Street, assigned yesterday to the Bank of Montreal, for the benefit of their creditors.

Six workmen who were employed at Grand Falls, arrived by the express last night.

Mr. J. Parsons of Harbor Grace, is still very ill at the Waverley Hotel. His wife is with him having being summoned over.

The S.S. Adventure arrived from Sydney this morning with 2,000 tons coal. She left there at daylight Sunday.

Mr. S. Walsh of Moore & Co.’s, who had been installing plumbing service at Grand Falls, arrived by yesterday’s express.

The Rev. Samuel H. Soper of Carmanville, requested us to acknowledge the receipt of two dollars from Mrs. (Rev.) W.H. Dotchon for the Carmanville Relief Fund.

Sunday last, when the East coming express was near Doyle’s Station, a large stag was seen near the track. The sight was an unprecedented happing at this time of the year.

The last few days there has been a prevalence of Easterly winds in Placentia Bay, which has proven detrimental to the fishermen. Herring have left the grounds and no bait is now procurable.

Some salmon were offered for sale at Bowring’s Cove last evening at 15 cents a pound. Owing to the high price, purchases were scarce, as last week they sold at 10 cents a pound.

Within the last few months there is a considerable quantity of immoral literature coming through the mail, which is having a demoralizing effect on a certain part of the community. It would be wise if the proper authorities would look into the matter forthwith.

A two year old child of J. Hynes, Section Foreman at Placentia Junction, fell in a ditch a few days ago, and would have been drowned but for the efforts of a younger child, who caught her clothing and screamed for help. When the little one was rescued, life was almost extinct, but she soon recovered.

S.S. Dahome Genst, arrived from Liverpool a 4 a.m. yesterday. She encountered winter weather throughout the run. She brought Capt. Berry and Jensen in saloon, 409 tons general cargo, and 11 packets mail matter. The Dahome sailed again at 5.30 p.m. yesterday for Halifax, taking H.V. Green and H.H. Stichel in saloon.

Yesterday it was reported to the Police that a quantity of goods had been stolen for the Russian schooner Pelerstren, now discharging at Knowling’s wharf. Cases of jam, blacking, candles, honey, etc., were broken open, and the contents taken. Detective Cox has the matter in hand.

By last express, American mining experts arrived to examine the property of Mr. R.T. McGrath, at Oderin, P.B. Getting off at Come By Chance, they were met by Mr. McGrath in a schooner and taken to their destination. Prospects for the commencing of work on the mine are believed to be excellent.

The schooner Garnishee, Levi Button, Master, arrived from Old Perlican yesterday. She left there early in the morning and passed 15 icebergs beside numerous large pieces. Capt. Button had a man on the lookout all the time, and his vessel came through without mishap.

Mrs. Anderson, wife of Hon. John Anderson, and their son, Hugh, are expected to leave Glasgow by the S.S. Carthaginian on the next trip for here, to spend the summer. Hugh has just completed his course at the Edinburgh Academy and will likely return to Scotland after the holidays. He was very successful in his studies taking 3rd position in his class.

A message yesterday to Mr. J.W.N. Johnstone, General Passenger Agent to the Reid Newfoundland Co., from Placentia Junction, stated that three men had caught 16 dozen fine trout in the ponds near there yesterday, the longest of which measured 16 inches. Local fishing enthusiasts desire a trip to the Junction at the first opportunity. Judging by the above they would be sure of some excellent fishing.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Colin Campbell takes place from her late residence, Devon Row, at 2.30 this afternoon.

Mr. Patrick Redmond, for many years Caretaker of Victoria Park, is seriously ill at his home, and fears are entertained for his recovery. Mr Redmond is Irish by birth, and about 80 years old.

The supply of cattle is again running short, but Messrs Pitts will have a shipment by the Cacouna. They are from Montreal which will likely arrive by the Bonavista. The Carl E. Richard is not expected back before a fortnight.

Master John Moaskler, 6 years old, had a second operation on his leg yesterday

The barqt Ich Dien, Kennedy, left Pernambuco on Saturday last for Barbados, to load molasses for St. John’s.

Capt. Pickering, formerly of the S.S. Corthinian, has been chosen Capt. of the new Allan Liner Corsican.

An old Mariner who a score of years ago was a member of the Police Force, was arrested last evening by Constable Walters.

The schooner Rose May has been lately fitted up at Goodridge’s, and is taking on board a general cargo for Exploits. She will be commanded by Capt. Solomon Blugden and will sail in a day or two."

CAMPBELL — Sunday, Anna Mary, (Minnie) wife of Colin R. Campbell, and eldest daughter of Margaret and the late John W. Foram. Funeral at 2.30 p.m. today, from her late residence, 2 Devon Row. Friends kindly accept this the only intimation.

PALFREY — At 1 p.m. yesterday, Philip Joseph Palfray, aged 36. Funeral on Wednesday next at 2.30 p.m., from his late residence, No. 7 Tank Lane. Friends will please accept this the only intimation."

The ceremony commenced at 3 o’clock and was fully choral. His Lordship the Bishop officiated, being assisted by the Rev. Canon Saunders, M.A., Rector. Invitations had been extended to the followin: His Excellency the Governor and Lady MacGregor, Miss MacGregor, Hon. J. and Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. E. Harvey, Mrs. A.W. Harvey, Dr. and Mrs. Rendell, Hon. E.R. and Mrs. Bowring, Rev. Canon Pilot, Miss Pilot, Inspector General and Mrs. McGowen, Dr. and Mrs. Paterson, Hon. J.A. and Mrs. Clift, Mr. F.W. and Mrs. Hayward, Rev. J. and Mrs. Bell, Rev. Canon and Mrs. Saunders, Mr. Justice and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Neville, Miss Nevile, Mr. J.A. and Mrs. Paddon, Miss E. Rothwell, Mr. Richard and Mrs. White, Mr. J. and Mrs. Outerbridge, Dr. and Mrs. Ames, Mr. A and Mrs. Reid, Mr. H.D. and Mrs. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Payn, Judge and Mrs. Seymour, Miss Hayward, Miss I. Prowse, Mr. Justice and Mrs Emerson, Sir E.P. and Lady Morris, Miss Grace Carter, Mr. J McGrath, Mr. Brothwick of Montreal. Invitations had also been issued to friends in Canada, who were unable to be present.

The bride elect, leaning on the arm of her father, entered the sacred edifice to the strains of Mendelson’s Wedding March, played by Organist Allen. Miss Whiteway wore a dress of white silk, trimmed with gold, and pretty lace veil and wreath of pink carnations. Her sister, Miss Vivian Whiteway, was bridesmaid and wore a handsome gown of rich silk. Little Miss Agnes Hayward was flower girl. She looked dainty in a white silk dress, fluffy white, and had a basket of pink and white flowers. Master Val Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peers Davidson, Montreal, and nephew of the bride, acted as page. Mr. Max Whiteway supported the groom and Messrs J.A. Winter and R.H. Simms were ushers. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, a large number were present to witness the event.

After the ceremony, the party drove to the residence of Sir William, “River View”, Rennie’s Mill Road, where a reception was held. The Lord Bishop in a felicitous speech, proposed the health of the bride, to which the groom ably responded.

By the evening train, the happy couple left for Bay Roberts, their future home. A concourse of friends were at the station to bid them adieu.

The bride received a magnificent assortment of costly presents from friends in England and Canada, as w