On Sunday last, Rev. Fr. McGrath celebrated Mass in the little school chapel at Wabana. This is a rare occurrence, as the Church is situated near the town proper, a distance of nearly two miles from the mining settlement. A large congregation assembled. The Rev. Gentleman gave a short discourse on the dedication of the month of November to the Rosary and the Souls in Purgatory, which was listened to with rapt attention. The Church will be shortly taken up.

Messrs. Whiteway and Dowden have both left the Island to pursue their different avocations, the former in St. John’s, and the latter in Carbonear. They were two well known figures in the settlement and much esteemed by all, and general regret was felt at their departure. It is probable that Mr. Bowden will return at New Year, and resume his business of watchmaking on the Island.

The Technical School of Engineering will likely be opened for tuition about the first of November. Everything is nearly ready, and the gentlemen promoters deserve every praise for the indefatigable exertions put forward by them, to promote this laudable undertaking.

On Sunday evening last, your correspondent attend an invitation to what is known as the Front of the Island. The “track” route was taken as the shorter. A beautiful Aurora scene was visible on the return, more brilliant perhaps, than I had ever seen before. It was an unique feature of the walk to see all pedestrians – men and women – moving in and out, each provided with a lantern, which lit up the surrounding darkness, much more than one would imagine.

A large number of labourers arrived here the beginning of this week, and were immediately put to work; they came from the surrounding settlements, from all appearance, work is to be had on this Island for any who wish to find employment for the winter months.

The working men of Wabana are thankful to the News for voicing through your correspondent, their sentiments in regards to certain existant evils hitherto rampant here. Head Constable Dawe has since taken a more moderate turn in his dealings with the public. True it is, the Head Constable’s presence here has done a large amount of good; but when he attempts to “bluff” the people, and is over zealous, it becomes necessary to resort to public print to “call down” such unwarrantable actions. As I said before, the “Head” is capable of promoting a large amount of good, and it is to be hoped that the criticism of this previous action will result beneficially to al concerned.

Owing to the weather of the past two months, many potato gardens and hay fields have not yet been touched, and are now not likely to be, the winter being so near at hand.

No accident worthy of mention has occurred, and the health of the Island is excellent. There is no one large, as far as I can learn, sick from any cause.

Mr. T. McGrath goes to the city, permanently, next week.

CORRESPONDENT."

The Francis Willard, Capt. Hall arrived Saturday from Bay St. George for herring cargoes.

For being drunk and disturbing the peace, two young men were fined $5 and cost on Thursday.

The marriage of Mr. Elias Basha and Miss Maggie Gallant takes place at the Roman Catholic Chapel this afternoon. A reception will be held at 6 o’clock at the residence of the groom’s parents.

Large shipments of merchandise have been arriving of late; and nearly every freight train brings from one to four carloads of goods, which proves the healthy condition to trade in this place.

The S.S. Atlantic, Capt. D. Zinck, arrived Monday afternoon from Lunenburg, via Sydney. This steamer will be used by the Atlantic Fisheries Co., in connection with herring fisheries in the Bay.

The Roman Catholics of Port au Port are building a Parish Hall. The first story will be used as a school, and the second one will be the amusement room. Such a building has been long needed in that place.

The schooner Conqueror, Capt. William Wheeler, from Halifax, arrived at Bonne Bay on the night of 22 nd. Oct. When at Bay St. George, she met the storm of the 21st., which was the worst October storm ever encountered by anyone on board.

During the past week, caribou have been reported very plentiful in various section of the country. Every day, hundreds of them have been seen crossing the railway track, everywhere between Grand Lake and Bishop’s Falls, and hunters are meeting with fairly good success.

About five tons of iron ore have been brought out from Steel Mountain, nine miles from St. George’s, and will be shipped to Sydney, shortly. The D.I. & S. Co. have taken an option on the property for one year. If the samples are satisfactory, there will be a mining boom there next spring.

Mr. Charles Janes, of Benoit’s Cove, had the misfortune to loose a herring net in the storm of the 22nd. It was supposed by three bouys, painted red at both ends, and had a name “JAMES” marked thereon. The owner is a poor man, and the person picking up the net would confer a great favour, by returning it to the owner.

The storm of last week was felt very severely here, and caused destruction to some floating property. A number of small fishing boats were driven ashore and wrecked. Rev. Mr. Petley’s gasoline launch sunk near Angwins Wharf, and Murray’s schooner the Brothers, dragged her anchors and went ashore, causing considerable damage to the hull.

The 19 ton schooner, Eliza Mary, owned by Baird Gordon & Co., St. John’s, with part cargo lobsters, fish etc., bound to Bay of Islands, was lost at Bear Cove during the storm of the 18th October. She was anchored at Fox Island River when the gale came on, and parting her chains, drove ashore. The little craft soon became a total wreck on the rocks, and we learn, very little of her cargo was salved.

The steamer yacht Zera, with a party of American capitalists on board, is now on the way to Hawk’s Bay. The Americans are largely interested in the manufacture of pulp and paper, and have gone North to look over the timber areas owned by Noseworthy and others, and also to examine the water power of the rivers in that vicinity. If conditions are favourable, another industry as that at Grand Falls, will be started next spring at Hawk’s Bay.

The American vessel Senator, Gardner, went adrift in the storm of the 22nd and fell in across the head of O’Brien’s wharf, where she pounded heavily for some time, and when the tide ran out, the vessel was striking the bottom. The Greshman was requested to render assistance, which was long delayed; and in the height of the storm, the Fiona went to the rescue and towed the vessel out of danger, but not before parting one or two lines. Capt. English was highly recommended for his timely assistance.

The S.S. Active, Capt. Edward Seeley, from Halifax, touched at Lark Harbor Thursday, and came in here during the night. She left next morning for Bonne Bay, and returned again yesterday. This vessel has been chartered by the Gordon-Pew Fisheries Company, of Gloucester, and will be used in this Bay during the present herring fishery, towing boats and vessels belonging to the firm. There are quite a number of vessels belonging to the firm here, and the Active will be very serviceable to them.

HERRING FISHERY. Nearly all our fishermen are now in readiness, and are prosecuting the herring industry. The vessels have mostly gone to Wood’s Island and Middle Arm, and there the chief interest is now centered. Large schools of herring were seen in that vicinity last week, and some of the nets had good catches, the highest being ten barrels in one day. Several good fares were taken in Humber Arm, but this week there has not been much doing. The schooner Minnie M. Cook, chartered by Mr. McLean, Wood’s Island, has over 700 barrels, and expects to load this week. Her cargo goes to Boston. On Friday there was an abundance of herring in Lark Harbor, but most of the fishermen had gone fishing in the Arms. There has been fairly good fishing at Bonne Bay of late. Two American vessels – Bohemia and D H Lawson — are there fishing. The Atlantic Fisheries Co. have four vessels and a steamer here, well fitted with appliances for the fishery, and are hopeful of securing more cargoes than they did last year. Their Agent, Mr. Acker, is a hustling man, and he is ably assisted by Capt. D. Zinck, in whom the same characteristics predominate.

The American firms are all represented by good men, men who have a practical knowledge of the herring fishery, and in whom their owners can safely place implicit confidence. The Scotch firm at Drake’s Cove, has engaged some Bay St. George men, and the factory will be ready this week. All that is needed now is an abundance of herring to strike into the Arms and inside reaches, then the fishermen would soon get busy. The following American vessels arrived since last we went to press; Clintonia, Capt. Ralph Webber on Wednesday; A.M. Nickerson, Capt. A. Hudder, Thursday night, Avalon, Capt. T. Bohlin, Friday night; W. E. Morrisey, Capt. F. Upshell, and Rob Roy, Capt. Larkin, arrived Sunday. – Western Star."

Reid Newfoundland Company: Home arrived at Bay of Islands at 6 p.m. yesterday. Ethie leaves Clarenville this morning. Dundee leaves Port Blandford this morning. Clyde leaves Lewisporte this morning. Argyle left Marystown at 4.50 p.m. yesterday, going West. Virginia Lake is North of Tilt Cove. Glencoe left Hermitage Cove at 3.30 p.m. yesterday, coming East."

An outport man named Davis, was assaulted on Queen St. last night, by two inebriated hooligans. Davis was given the names of his assailants, and he will have them summoned today.

The S.S. Ingraham left for Bay of Islands yesterday, to meet Mr. J.J. Murphy and a party of Americans, who are going to Hawke’s Bay to inspect some timber claims there.

The express arrived at 4.15 p.m. yesterday, bringing; His Excellency the Governor, W.D. Reid, W.J. Long, Frank Rendell, W. Noel, Dr. F. Pilot, A. Pretty. Mr. Pretty, J. Thomas, Miss White, and about 20 other passengers.

The T.A. Athletic Association held a dance and cauld cannon supper in the armoury of their hall last night, which was attended by about 50 couples. The catering was up to date and an enjoyable time was held.

The weather up North the last ten days, has been worse than for any time the season. Potato and turnip crops that were in the ground, have been ruined in consequence, while several fields of hay were also destroyed.

The Boston Scotsman rises to remark as follows: “This is the material with which we Americans licked the British. The Captain commanding the three last victorious yachts, is a product of the Clyde, Scotland, the entire crew are Scandinavians, and the builder of the defenders a German. If Peary ever discovers the North Pole he will be the only American on the ship, as his entire crew are natives of Newfoundland.”

Capt. W. Bartlett, Brigus, is at present in the city.

The November sitting of the Supreme Court opens today.

Mr. M.F. O’Toole, of Conception Harbor, is in town, and staying at the Crosbie.

Mr. H.H. Archibald, of Harbor Grace, arrived in town last night on business, and is staying at the Crosbie.

The schooner Ionia, Earle, Master, 24 days from Operto, in ballast to Bishop & Monroe, arrived in port yesterday afternoon.

Messrs W.C. Job and E.F. Harvey left for the Quarry by yesterday’s express to spend a few days caribou shooting.

About 20 outport schooners arrived in port between five and seven o’clock last evening. They were mostly from the Northward.

There were five arrests by the Police yesterday; three drunks, one drunk and disorderly, and one drunk and conveyed to the Station in a cab.

Miss Beatrice Baxter, who has been visiting here for the past three months, left by last evening’s express for New York. Mr. John Baxter accompanied her on a visit to his parents.

In reference to the ad. in yesterday’s News, in reference to a sum of money being picked up in the Long Room, we would say that the money was not in a purse as stated.

There is considerable snow along the West Coast, though not sufficiently deep to impede train traffic. Thursday night, it snowed, West from Terra Nova, and the weather was intensely cold.

The following guests registered at the Crosbie yesterday: H.P. Morgan, London; M.F. O’Toole, Conception Harbor, Thomas Moore, Bay de Verde; William Butt, H.H. Archibald, Harbor Grace.

A young woman named Sutton was run down by a passing horse and dray on New Gower St., last evening. She was not seriously injured, but received a bad fright. Mr. J. Doyle assisted her to her home.

It was exceptionally fine along the railway yesterday. It was also fine last night. The latest reports are: Port aux Basques, N.W., light, fine, 30 above. Bay of Islands, N.E., light, dull, 38 above. Quarry, N.W., light, fine, 21 above. Bishop’s Falls, N.W., light, fine 20 above. Clarenville, N.E., light, fine, 30 above. Whitbourn, N.E., light, fine, 40 above.

St. Andrew’s Choir meets for practice this evening at 8.15. A full attendance is requested

A Mrs. Adams of Shoal Harbor, was brought in by yesterday’s express, suffering from mental aberration, and was taken to the Asylum. The demented woman was in charge of her husband.

When the express that arrived yesterday was going West, some hundreds of caribou were crossing the track between Quarry and Howley. Train hands say they never saw them so plentiful or so many stags.

It was the coldest for the season along the line last night. At Quarry, the temperature registered 15 degrees of frost at midnight.

The schooner Mary M., Thomas Mullowney, arrived yesterday evening from Indian Arm, Bonavista Bay, laden with fish, oil, hoops and barrels."

Constable Grouchy who has been stationed here, arrived by Thursday night’s train and is now settling himself before going on duty.

Five fishermen left for Broad Cove by Wednesday morning’s train, and Mr. E. Parsons went to St. John’s by that evening’s train.

Mr. John Davis, Principal of the Methodist Superior School here, has been engaged to visit Bay Roberts weekly, to give instruction in singing to the C. of E. choir of that town.

The attendance at the Royal Moving Pictures at St. Paul’s Hall Tuesday night, was large, the building being packed during the greater part of the night. Much favourable comment on the entertainment was heard the next day.

A liquor case was before the Court on Wednesday and was partly heard. A witness, being unable to be present through illness, the Police asked for a postponement, and the case was adjourned sine die.

Mr. D. Scott, Superintendent of the Postal Telegraph, went to Upper Island Cove on Wednesday and opened telegraphic communication with the office here. It is not yet known when then the office will be opened for business.

The funeral of the late Thomas Walsh took place Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended. Deceased having been a member of the British Society, that body escorted the remains of their late brother member to their resting place in the C. of E. Cemetery.

The inner private office at the railway station here, has lately been wainscotted with hard pine, and now looks well, as the result of the good work done by Mr. A. Bridle, an employee of the Reid Nfld. Co. Extensive repairs to the platform of the station, are now in progress under the foremanship of the same party.

The season for dogs to roam in quest of plunder seems to have come round again, and reports of their depredations are heard almost daily now. From the Southside, tales of mischief by dogs, are told, cattle, sheep and poultry being the victims of their prowlings. A goat was killed by dogs on Water Street, one night this week.

The Royal Moving Pictures, at St. Paul’s Hall last night, had another full house.

Messrs. Munn & Co.’s schooner Estella, Silas Wells, Master, sailed for Sydney this morning, to load coal.

Posters are out today giving notice that the Nickelodeon expects to open to the public at the Academy Hall, next Saturday.

Miss Nellie Power, engaged at A.J. Harvey & Co.’s St. John’s, is now here spending a two weeks’ vacation with her friend, Miss Ellen Lahey

Mr. John Noseworthy while going home last night, was attacked by a vicious dog, which bit him severely about the knee. Today he made a complaint at the Court and the dog will be destroyed.

Mr. John Ash, formerly Watchman at the Harbor Grace Boot & Shore Factory, after an illness of about a fortnight, died this morning, aged about 65 years. Deceased was a member of the Orange Society. The funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon.

Four goats belonging to a poor woman living at the South Side of Riverhead, were killed this week by dogs. This woman has had five goats killed by these ravenous animals, and she feels the loss of her goats keenly. Dogs and goats are sometime a nuisance, and the only cure seems to be a persistent application of the Police remedy.

Are we really to have a marine slip built in this harbor, after all the rumours to that effect have seemed to pass away without a confirmation of its consummation being made? The latest rumour bearing upon the subject, is that within a reasonable time, plans for the building of a floating dock, capable of taking up a vessel of 200 tons, are about to be initiated, and that a capable man from this town, will likely be sent to Halifax, to select a plan suited to the requirements of our trade, and engage a practical builder of such docks to come here and construct one. Most people agree that a marine slip is very necessary here and that investors of capital need not fear for the safety of money put into such a venture. All will welcome the announcement that a new floating dock for Harbor Grace is to become a reality.

It is understood that the street light at Caplin Cove is to be removed to a post near Hall’s Lane. Before an alteration is made, it is to be hoped due consideration will be given to public interests. If those connected with the lighting of the town cannot see their way clear to add another light further East, they should be sure that by placing the light at Hall’s lane, a greater number will be benefited to the removing than by allowing it to remain where it is. Personally, the writer favours the removal further East. but he is not sure this would best serve the public. Lights at intervals, as far as the electric light poles run, are veery desirable, but if these cannot be obtained, a suggestion is here made that the Road Board rail all dangerous portions of the embankment, and so obviate risks of falling over the bank. This matter of railing the embankment has many times been agitated for, and it was understood that the Road Board contemplated doing the work this fall, but the season is getting advanced, and if the work is to be done this year, it is time a commencement were made. CORRESPONDENT. Harbor Grace, Oct. 31st. ‘07"

It is said that Dr. W.H. Parsons, now practicing at Bonne Bay, will leave shortly to practice at Harbor Grace, his native town.

A number of Salvation Army Officers, who were in the city attending Congress meetings, left for home by last evening’s express.

There has been a good sign of herring at Humber Arm this week, and good hauls were taken. At Wood’s Island good work was also done, and also at Lark Harbor.

A number of out harbor schooners left for home ports yesterday. During the afternoon, there were several arrivals, many of them anchoring in the stream for the night, and will haul in to the wharfs today.

Only a few boats went on the fishing grounds yesterday. After being out a short time, they had to leave and come in, the sea being very rough. Fish was found plentiful and had the water been smother, good fares would have been secured.

The schooner Minnie J. Hickman, Robert Young, arrived in port yesterday from Campbellton, with a cargo of about 150 thousand feet of lumber, to the Horwood Lumber Co. She is discharging at the Company’s East End wharf."

Bowrings: S.S. Prospero left Lamaline at 11.27 a.m. yesterday, going West. S.S. Portia is North of Baie Verte."

Mr. V.P. Burke, R.C. School Inspector, who has been in Canada on a visit, returns by today’s express.

Mr. Frank Leicester left by today’s train for Harbor Grace, where he will sing at the Royal Theatre during next week.

The schooner Ellen, Pittman, arrived yesterday from Smith’s Sound, T.B., with 23,000 brick for H.J. Stabb & Co.

Two schooners, the Drummer’s Tax and Minnie Stone, arrived yesterday from the Trinity Bay Brick Yards, with full cargoes to the Horwood Lumber Co.

About half dozen boats were on the local fishing grounds, yesterday. They secured from one cwt. to three cwt. each, but the water being rough, they returned to port early.

The schooner Northern Light, Simmonds, with lumber and Coopers’ material, arrived in port yesterday, and is discharging at the Empire Lumber Company’s wharf.

At the 7 and 8 a.m. celebrations of the Holy Communication in the C.E. Cathedral tomorrow, intercession will be made for God’s blessing upon the work of the Men’s Bible Class.

Thursday last, a violent snow storm raged at Seldom Come By, with wind from North-East. The schooners anchored there had their decks covered with the snow to a depth of several inches.

Mr. J. Murphy, accompanied by Messrs S.R. Davis, R.H. Reid, W.L. Davis, R.S. Elliott, W.L. Bowker and J.W. O’Brien, a party of American capitalists, arrived at Bay of Islands by train yesterday, and will proceed to Hawke’s Bay in the D.P. Ingraham, to examine some timber properties, which the Americans contemplate taking over.

The weather along the line yesterday and last night was as fine as could be expected. Last night the following reports were received: Port aux Basques, N.W., light, fine, 30 above. Bay of Islands, N.W., light, fine, 28 above. Quarry, calm, fine, 20 above. Bishop’s Falls, N, light, fine, 30 above. Clarenville, W., light, fine, 33 above. Whitebourne, calm, fine, 38 above.

The S.S. Ulunda, Chambers, arrived from Liverpool at daylight this morning.

The schooner Maggie E.Z., A Roberts, arrived from Herring neck yesterday, with a load of fish and oil.

The Ingraham is due to arrive at Bay of Islands this morning, and will take the party now there to Hawke’s Bay, to look over the property of J.J. Murphy and others.

The price of Labrador Fish has now dropped to $3.50 per quintal, and outport dealers now in town, yesterday could not obtain a higher price.

The inquiry into the death of William Bailey will be continued before Judge Conroy this afternoon, when Mr. J.W. Morris, Supt. Elect. Dept., R.N. Co., will probably be examined as to the working of the plant.

The whaler Puma, Capt. Christoplersen, arrived in port from Balana yesterday morning, after a good season’s work, she having secured eighty-three whales to date. The Puma is owned by the Newfoundland Steam Whaling Co., and will now refit for a cruise with the floating manufacturing station Sabraoh, due to arrive in a few days.

Drunkenness was very prevalent in the city yesterday and no less than six arrests were made by the Police before five o’clock. Three of these were simple drunks, two drunks and disorderly, and one drunk while in charge of a horse. Last night the streets were much quiter, and there were no arrests up to 11.30 p.m.

A case of scarlet fever was yesterday reported to the Health Authorities from 57 Plymouth Road, the patient being a seven year old boy. He was taken to the Fever Hospital, and the house will undergo disinfection today, and probably be released from quarantine tomorrow."

Reid Newfoundland Company: Home is North of Bonne Bay. Ethie, leaves Clarenville this morning. Clyde leaves Lewisporte, this morning. Argyle leaves Placentia this morning, on the Red Island route. Virginia Lake is North of Tilt Cove. Glencoe left Placentia at 7.25 p.m. Saturday, going West. Dundee leaves Port Blandford, this morning."

Mr. T.J. Freeman returned from Bay D’Espoir Saturday, where he had been on business for the past week.

The Glencoe took the following outward passengers from Placentia, Saturday: Dr. Fitzgerald, C.F. Bishop, H.P. Burden, Capt. Acsopp, H. Hue, J.F. Miller, Adj. Browne, Capt. Tulk, Capt. Cheeseman, Miss Inkpen, Miss Mulcahey, J. Mercer, Miss Ash, Lieut. Whitten, Sister M. Antoni, Sister M. Pius, J McShave, in saloon, and 8 in steerage.

The weather up country, was fine and warm yesterday; last night it was also fine: Port aux Basques, N.W., light, fine, 40 above. Bay of Islands, N.W., light, fine, 34 above. Quarry, N.W., light, fine, 37 above. Bishop’s Falls, W., light, dull, 45 above. Clarenville, W., light, fine, 30 above. Whitbourne, S.W., light, fine, 38 above.

The express last evening, took out a large number of passengers including: H.D. Reid, F. Donnelly, J.W.N. Johnstone, Miss Sinnott, Mrs. R. MCDonald, A. Walker, R. Scott, W.H. Kenedy, H. Fraser, J. Budgen, J.B. Petipas, S. Carpenter, S. Parsons, J. Kelly, Miss Haynes, Miss E. O’Leary, Miss E. Domminy, Miss B Pardy, A. Miller, R. McDougall, N Campbell.

Mr. C.F. Taylor arrived from Baie Verte by yesterday’s express

The house at 59 Plymouth Road was disinfected, on Saturday, and released from quarantine yesterday.

The S.S. Aggie leaves Lewisporte this morning with some lumber men, who are going to cruise several properties in Hall’s Bay

Fred Roe and Mary Burke were discharged from the Fever Hospital on Saturday, having completely recovered from the disease.

A case of scarlet fever was reported to the Health Authorities from 44 Alexander St. on Saturday. The patient is being nursed at home.

The supper given by the officers of H.M.S. Brilliant at the Roller Rink Saturday night, was attended by about 120 ladies and gentlemen, and proved a very enjoyable affair.

The work of salving the lumber cargo of the wrecked Micmac, still continues and up to Saturday last about 1,000,000 feet had been landed. The ship is now broken off, but there is but little danger of her going to pieces for some time.

The following guests registered at the Crosbie yesterday; J.W. Janes, Hant’s Harbor; R.F. Mercer, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Jessie Lentle, Providence; W.L. Hunter, New Glasgow; H.A. Thomas, Grand Falls.

Saturday evening, the schooner Laura May, Jas. Haden, and Capt. Michael Hann’s schooner, arrived from Petit Forte, after a good run of 24 hours. Although a strict lookout was kept for floating deals from the wrecked Micmac at Broad Cove, the Laura May struck one in Placentia Bay, but fortunately not hard enough to cause damage.

The Police had their hands full Saturday night, trying to keep order among the crowds on the streets, and drunkenness was much in evidence, no fewer than eleven arrests being made. Five of these were simple drunks, four drunk and disorderly, and two drunk and fighting. The five drunks were released yesterday morning, the others will appear before the Magistrate this morning. A Portugal Cove man arrested on Saturday by Constable Stapleton for indecent exposure, was released upon depositing $5 to appear this morning. Another drunk was arrested yesterday afternoon, and will have to answer for his conduct this morning.

The schooner Idalia, N. Mercer, is loading provisions at Harvey & Co. for C & A Dawe, Bay Roberts.

The Council should have Job’s Cove attended to. The drain is choked and a heap of mud is found opposite the gateway leading to the wharves.

The boats out fishing on Saturday found fish plentiful and secured good fares. Many of the fishermen have given up the work for the season. Only about half dozen still continue to go out and some of these will leave it off after this week.

The case of the shareholders against the Yarmouth Bank Directors, has resulted in a decision in favour of the Directors. Mr. A.B. Morine, K.C., and Hector McInnes, K.C., represented the shareholders, whilst Mr. Armstrong, K.C. and Mr. H.A. Lovitt, K.C. represented the Directors.

A number of schooners that arrived in port on Friday, berthed at the various wharves on Saturday and began discharging their cargoes of fish. Some of the wharves and docks are so crowded that many later arrivals had to anchor in the stream to await a chance to haul in, when those now at the wharves have finished discharging.

Mr. McDonald, wife of Magistrate McDonald, of Bay St. George, left for home by last evening’s express. Mrs. McDonald was at Torbay a few days, and placed her daughter at school in the Torbay Presentation Convent. Mr. J. McDonald, a teacher in the Torbay Superior School, is a son of Magistrate and Mrs. McDonald.

The schooner Veronica, John Downey, arrived in port Saturday morning fish laden, from Scilly Cove, T.B. The Veronica left New Perlican early Friday morning and went to Scilly Cove where she took on board a load of fish, and left there about dark Friday evening, arriving in port at 4 o’clock Saturday morning. This shows, that with fine weather and favourable winds, work that otherwise may take weeks to accomplish can be done in a couple of days. A Trepassey schooner, that arrived in port early last week, was five weeks in completing her load and getting to port, owing to unfavourable weather and adverse winds.

The funeral of the late Daniel Murphy, late of R.N.R took place yesterday. A squad of Reservists in charge of Mr. Blackmore attended, and hauled the remains in a gun carriage, the coffin being covered with the Union Jack. The C.C.C. Band, deceased being an ex-member of the Corps, was also present and played the Dead March when the body was taken from the house, entering the Cathedral yard and near the cemetery. At the Cathedral, the prayers of the dead were recited by Rev. Fr. Fyme. After the funeral the C.C.C. Band accompanied the Reservists to the ship, playing music along the line of march."

Next Monday, Nov. 14th., is the anniversary of the consecration of His Lordship Bishop March.

Mr. C. Yetman, Agent here for the C.L. March Co., Ltd., intends going to St. Mary’s and vicinity next week on a business trip.

Messrs. Munn & Co.’s, steamer Louise, arrived this evening from Carbonear, where she recently landed fish brought from Venison Island, Labrador, to Messrs John Rorke & Son.

The Nickelodian at the Academy Hall opened for the first time this afternoon. Miss Mary Hanrahan as pianist, Miss A Hayse, singer. The pictures shown are said to be exceptionally good.

A Missionary meeting in connection with the Church of England, will be held here on the night of the 18th. November. Revs. W.C. White of Heart’s Content and Edgar Jones, Rector of Bay Roberts, will be the chief speakers.

Misses Maggie Ryan, of Riverhead, Annie Fleming and Mary Casey, School Teachers in the parish of North River, took occasion of Friday being a holy day, to spend a short time with friends, and arrived here by Thursday night’s train. They return on Monday morning

The schooner Pointer arrived this morning from St. John’s, with 100 tons coal to Messrs. R. Rutherford & Co. This small quantity will relieve for the present, the need of coal so generally felt in this town for some little time.

Mr. Kenneth Smith, a former resident of this town, has opened a shop on Water Street opposite Mr. Joseph Ross’s grocery store. His father, Mr. Michael Smith, carried on business here three or four years ago.

Mr. Leicester, singer for the Royal Moving Picture Co., arrived by last night’s train and put up at Cochrane House. Mr. Thomas Freeman of this town, will next week begin an engagement with the Company, as Mechanical Operator of the motion apparatus.

Business at the stores on Water Street this week, has been brisker than for some time, although the volume of trade done was not up to the expectations of the proprietors, but an improvement is expected during this month.

The Superintendent of the Water Company would prevent a cause for complaint if he would have the water fountain on LeMarchant St. boxed in; for if this is not done before winter, the high winds will blow the water about, so that the street near this tank will be a very slippery spot.

His Lordship Bishop March returned from his episcopal visit to Trinity Bay.

Mr. R.A. Squires, wife and child, arrived from St. John’s by last night’s train, and are staying at his father’s, Mr. Alex Squires, until Monday evening, when they return to the city.

A very interesting ceremony will take place on Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mr. John Stapleton, when his daughter Annie will be united in marriage to Mr. Joseph Moriarty of this town. Congratulations offered.

At the Court today, a drunk and disorderly was asked to contribute $2.00 to the Court Treasury, which he did; and two drunks were requested to defray the cost of the process which required their attendance. In the District Court, two civil cases, one of which had been settled out of Court, were called. The other case was disposed of by defendant having to pay plaintiff the amount claimed by him.

The Harbor Grace Correspondent of the Telegram wishes to have that part of Military Road between Stratton’s Hill and Garland Street put in good condition. He urges the Chairman of the Road Board not to loose his good name for the sake of 50 or 60 yards of bad road. The Chairman in an obliging sort of man, and will no doubt, do all he can to meet the wishes of the Correspondent, but as he has spent a good deal of money to advantage this summer, he must find it difficult to have all roads in perfect order. If the Government would send along more money, the Chairman will, doubtless accommodate the Correspondent. The government should not neglect its friends.

The ladies of St. Paul’s congregation intend holding a sale of work at St. Paul’s Hall on 13th and 14th November, the proceeds from which will go towards placing a new front to the organ and putting new windows in the old part of the Church, the present windows being there for 70 years. Any contribution of candy, plain or fancy work, or any donations that friends may wish to offer, will be most thankfully received by the ladies committee.

A case brought forward by the Constable of Bay Roberts, at the instance of Inspector General McCowen, was heard at that town before Judge Seymour on Thursday. From the evidence submitted, it appears that three of the crew of the schooner Mabel B., fishing at Labrador, went ashore at Freetone Island, and coming up on a shack, entered it, and finding three trunks therein, containing goods usually sold by pedlars, broke open two of the trunks and took some of the goods to their vessel. The Captain ordered the men to take the goods back to the shack, but instead of doing so, when they went ashore again, they burned the goods. Defendants pleaded guilty and two were find $10.00 or one month each, the other $5.00 or 14 days. Mr. Kearney for defendants.

CORRESPONDENT. Harbor Grace, Nov. 2nd, ‘07"

Mr. A.R. Martin, of the Anglo staff at Heart’s Content, is now in town.

Mr. Peter Matthews, of New Perlican, is at present in the city, on business.

Rev. Dr. A. Howley, P.P., Salmonier, arrived in town by last night’s train.

Mr. J.W. Hiscock came in from Brigus by last night’s train, and is staying at the Crosbie.

Capt. J. Ryan, of Spaniard’s Bay is at present in the city, settling up his summer’s business.

Mr. P. Dunphy, Red Island, came to the city last night, and will remain a few days, on business.

Mr. M.P. Cashin, M.H.A. came in from Cape Broyle, yesterday on business, and is staying at the Crosbie.

Mrs. (Capt.) W. Winsor Sr., of Wesleyville, arrived in town by yesterday’s express, to visit her mother, Mrs. Whiteway, who at present is seriously ill.

The Rev. Ambrose Haygate, who previous to the fire of 1892, was senior curate of the Church of England in this city, has been appointed by the Bishop of Chester to be Rural Dean of Congleton.

English papers to hand by yesterday’s mail, contain the information that Mr. Frederick C. Bowring, cousin of Sir William Bowring, and brother of Hon. E.R. Bowring, has been selected as Liberal Candidate for the Castle Street Ward, Liverpool. Sir William Bowring, who is a strong supporter of the Campbell Bannerman Government, has for some years been leader of the Liberal party in the Liverpool City Council."

The brigt. Bella Rosa is now due here from Oporto to A Goodyear & Sons.

The schooner Muriel is now due with a cargo of cattle and provisions, from P.E. Island.

The schooner Procyn, of Harbor Grace, is now in the stream, awaiting a chance to go on dock for repairs.

There was no sign of the S.S. Silvia up to press hour, she evidently being unable to make port, owing to fog.

None of the local fishermen ventured on the grounds yesterday, owing to the heavy wind; several however, went out last night.

A number of salmon were offered in the market yesterday. They weighted from ten up to fifteen pounds, and were taken in nets on the Southern Shore.

There are more outport schooners in port at present, than at any time for several years, and with fine weather, a large volume of business will be transacted along the water front.

There is a scarcity of coal in the city at present. The S.S. Adventure is now loading at Sydney, and several vessels are on the way here with cargoes, so the present situation will be relieved during the week.

The steamer Briaredene, Capt. Crowe, arrived at Halifax from Gillesport, Labrador, Thursday last, with 34 time-expired lumber men. A similar number left here in the S.S. Kite, to replace them, and will remain at Gillesport until July next.

Passengers who arrived by last evening’s express, say that there is a good sign of herring in the arms at Bay of Islands, and a few good hauls were made the latter part of the week. It is expected that some of the vessels will be ready for market during this week .

It would be wise for outport men to be careful about their cash in future, and see that it is properly put away, and the entrance to their schooners secured before coming ashore. If not, there is a possibility of some of them having Saturday night’s theft on the schooner Rosaline duplicated.

The weather along the line, yesterday morning, was stormy, there being a heavy S.W. gale, with rain. Last night it moderated, the latest reports being: Port aux Basques, S.E., light, foggy, 38 above. Bay of Islands, N.W., light, dull, 50 above. Bishop’s Falls, S.E., light, dull, 48 above. Clarenville, S.W., light, raining. Whitbourne, S.W. light, fine, 38 above.

There were no cases of scarlet fever developed yesterday.

There were three arrests by the Police yesterday, one drunk, and two drunk and disorderly.

The schooner Atlanta, Mark Jones, is loading provisions at Harvey & Co’s wharf for H J. Earle, Fogo.

The Magisterial inquiry into the death of Wm Bailey was further adjourned yesterday afternoon, no business being done.

The residence of James Kearsey, Pennywell, will undergo disinfection today, and be released from quarantine tomorrow.

A patient undergoing treatment at the General Hospital, developed scarlet fever on Saturday, and was removed to the Fever Hospital Saturday night.

The following guests registered at the Crosbie yesterday; M.P. Cashin, Cape Broyle; G.H. Burdaff, Boston; E.W. Spalding, Lincoln, C.V.A. Peel, Oxford, Eng., J.W. Hiscock, Brigus.

On Saturday last at Caplin Bay, Samuel Carter, of Witless Bay, secured a dory load of fish on fresh caplin bait. Caplin to be taken at this late season, is unprecedented in that District.

Mrs. Sergeant Sheppard, who returned from Howley by last evening’s express, where she was visiting her husband, spent an enjoyable time while up country. She visited the hunting grounds and succeeded in killing three caribou, one having an excellent set of antlers.

Surveyor Duder, J Brocklehurst and W Knox, who have been in the woods at Dog Bay and Gander Bay since June last, returned by yesterday’s express. Two others of Bay Roberts, who were with the party, detrained at Brigus Junction.

Mrs. Margaret Murphy died at her home, Hill Farm, Kilbride Road, yesterday, after an illness of only a few hours. Deceased was only in her 22nd year, and was a daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Feehan. She was only married about a year ago, and general sympathy is expressed her husband.

The schooner Grace, Roberts, of Twillingate, is loading provisions at Harvey & Co., for Herring Neck and Twillingate.

The S.S. Mary arrived from Bell island at 2.30 p.m. yesterday, and is loading freight for J.B. Martin, Bell Island, at George Neal’s wharf.

The schooner Janie Belle, James Handcock, Master, arrived in port Saturday night from Portland B.B. , laden with fish, oil, potatoes, billets, 2 cows and 8 sheep.

At the Empire Wood Working Co.’s, wharf, the schooner Renown, John Jones, Little Bay Islands, is discharging lumber from George Clarke’s mill, Hall’s Bay and the schooner Florence, William Brown, Bay Roberts, is also discharging lumber, from Gander Bay.

There were 105 steerage passengers arrived by the last Bruce. They were mostly miners from the Sydneys returning to their homes in Trinity and Green Bay.

Colonel Rees of the Salvation Army, has received a consignment of potatoes, carrots, and beets, sent as a gift to the Rescue Home in St. John’s. He owes these things to the generosity of Harry J. Crowe, Esq. of Botwoodville; they are from his farm, opened at Farmdale, Rushy Pond, and the Colonel testified that their superior quality gives substantial proof of the great capabilities of that part of the interior of the Colony to produce root crops. We understand that His Excellency the Governor visited this farm recently, and is of the opinion that much can be made of the land for agricultural purpose.

Mr. Stephen Hefferin, of Petit Forte, P.B., and Miss Lucy Squires of this city, were united in marriage at Petit Forte Saturday evening. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. W.P. Dountney, of St. Kyran’s, and the happy event was made the occasion of much rejoicing by the numerous friends of the young couple, who are well liked and very popular members of the community. After the wedding supper had been partaken of, dancing was indulged in by the younger folk, until the early hours of the morning.

The schooner Laura May, James Hayden, of Petit Forte, P.B arrived in port Saturday evening, after a quick run of 25 hours with a load of 500 qtls. dry fish. Friday night, while crossing Placentia Bay, a deal got across her stern, and one of the crew while endeavouring to clear it, came near being drowned. He was somewhat hurt about the head and lost one of his boots while in the water. The schooner Mary J., Patrick Hayden, also from Petit Forte, arrived early Sunday morning, after a remarkably quick run of 20 hours, fish laden."

Duff & Sons’ schooner Pet, Hobbs, Master, arrived from Merchantman’s Harbor, Friday.

Rorke & Sons’ schooner Jessie, Jos. Hogan, sailed on the 30th for Bonavista Bay to load firewood, stakes, rails, etc., for that firm.

A company of young folk celebrated All Hallowe’en by holding a “snap apple” party in the rooms over the offices of the Electrical Co. Miss Williams, daughter of the Company Manager, presided as Chief Hostess, whilst others of the fair sex lent their assistance to make the affair a success.

November 1st being the Feast of All Saints, the usual holiday was duly honoured in the R.C. Church, and Masses were held same as on Sunday.

The S.S. Diana, Batten, arrived in port at 7 a.m. Thursday night, freighters were busy all day Friday, getting ashore their belongings. The congested state of things that existed on board this steamer in the spring was very much relieved on the homeward voyage, owing to several crews coming by sailing vessels.

The new wing, in course of erection on the Methodist Church of Freshwater, is now nearing completion, thanks to the united efforts of Pastor and people of that prosperous little settlement.

Capt. Jos. Westcott of the brigantine Beatrice, left Spain for this port on the 1st November. Estimating the run out by the jovial Captain’s past record, we may expect his appearance about the last of the month.

As a result of the meeting of fishermen, held at the Court house on Monday night last, we learn a prominent lawyer of the city has been retained by the committee to plead their grievance in the Autumn sitting of the Supreme Court, which will be held on the 20th November.

An excessive indulgence in the drinking of hop beer by our youth, has been quite noticeable for the past few months. The abuse has become so rampant hat the authorities have felt themselves justified in stepping in to ascertain just what the so called “hop beer” compound consists of. Samples of the stuff have been procured from six or eight venders for the purpose of undergoing analysis at the city. The iniquitous C.O.D. system still continues its barefaced evasion to the spirit of the law pertaining to the Temperance Act in local option towns.

Mr. W.H. Soper and crew arrived from Labrador Saturday, in his new schooner, the Manaloy, Rumson, Master.

The stagnated condition of trade prevailing of late by inclement weather, was somewhat revived during the past few days of sunshine.

The Horwood Lumber Co.’s Foreman, Mr. Roberts, is now able to reurn to work again after a short period of sickness.

Mr. Eben Taylor, of Duff & Sons, Ltd., and Miss Maria Young, of Heart’s Content, were united in Hymen’s bonds on the 30th October, by Rev. W.C., White. After the ceremony was performed, the guests repaired to the house of the bride’s father, and there sumptuously dined. At 7.30 p.m., the happy company wended their way to the Orange Hall, which had been hired for the occasion, and there kept up festivities until early morn. Very many choice presents were received by the bride. The duties of best man were admirably filed by Mr. Walter Taylor, brother of the groom, while the honour of bridesmaids were accorded to Miss Elsie Young and Miss Bessie Taylor. The groom’s presents to these were a gold stick-pin and gold bracelet respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Tayor said good bye to their friends of the cable city at p.m. the following day, and drove to their home at Carbonear, where all wish them a pleasant voyage over the matrimonial sea.

CORRESPONDENT."

Dear sir, — I notice a remark on the herring fishery in Wednesday’s edition of the Star, where it is stated that one of Mr. M.L. McLean’s vessels at Wood’s Island has 700 barrels of herring on board. This is an exageration. The plain fact of the matter is, she has not half that quantity. The Star should learn not to jump at conclusions, which only tends to deceive the public. The truth is, there is very little herring outside anywhere, and many think this may be the beginning of the end.

Yours truly, FISHERMAN, Wood’s Island, Oct. 30, 1907."

Bowrings: Portia left King’s Cove at 1.10 p.m. yesterday, and is due here at 6 a.m. Prospero left Birchy Cove at 11.30 p.m. Monday, for Sydney, and was due to arrive there last night."

S.S. Carthaginian, is due from Liverpool today.

St. Vincent de Paul holds a special meeting tonight.

About thirty schooners arrived in port yesterday, fish laden, and about the same number left for home ports, laden with supplies.

Water side thieves are still operating, and within the last 48 hours several schooners have been visited and clothing, etc., stolen.

There is one case of typhoid fever and a case of scarlet fever at Spaniard’s Bay. Neither is serious and medical treatment is being given both.

Mr. T. Coady, who was at Philadelphia, studying Dentistry is now on his way home for medical treatment, having contracted muscular rheumatism.

The thief who stole the $147 from the schooner Rosaline, at Ayr & Sons’ wharf, is still at large, and owing to the meagre information given, the Police have but poor hopes of capturing him.

Mr. Thomas Clarke, a well known fisherman of Petty Harbor, died at his home suddenly, Sunday last. He was in his 64th year and enjoyed good health up to half an hour before death.

A fisherman boarding a schooner at Baird, Gordon’s wharf last night, got overboard, and had a narrow escape from drowning. He was under the influence at the time, but the cold bath sobered him up.

Fish was fairly plentiful at Red Island and vicinity last week, and good work was done with trawls. If the weather is fine, the fishermen will continue their avocation for another couple of weeks.

A few of the local fishermen were on the grounds yesterday, and were fairly successful. Fish is plentiful, but owing to the unsettled state of the weather, it is dangerous for the boats to remain any length of time on the grounds.

At present there is an abundance of labour in the city particularly along the water front. Besides fish handling, there are a number of steamers in port, and those desiring work can easily find employment. These conditions however are not expected to last long.

Residents of the locality near Cavendish Square and Forest Road, complain of the hotel foundations at ForT William, which is a favourite resort for persons of ill-repute, and is also used for other than ordinary purposes. The Council should take steps to remedy the matter.

A Southern Shore man was set upon at the foot of Queen’s Street last night, by a gang of hooligans, and badly treated. The interference of some citizens got the fisherman clear of the ruffians. This section of the city is infested with scamps, though strict Police attention is given nightly.

A fisherman of the schooner Lucy Ann reported to the Police yesterday, that during his absence from the schooner, some unwelcome visitor came on board, and went off with a coat and vest that was hanging up in the cabin. It is a good thing the schooners are well fastened to the wharves or they might also be taken away.

The S.S. Bruce is due at Port aux Basques this morning.

There were only two arrests by the Police last night, both being drunk.

The T.A. Club will meet tonight at 9 o’clock on important business. A full attendance is requested.

Some other shipments of ptarmingan were received in town yesterday, but the price is still 90 cents a brace.

Dr. Keegan, who went out by special train Monday to attend M.M. Davis, of Fox Harbor, returned by last night’s train.

Yesterday was Guy Fawkes’ Day, and was duly celebrated. At the North Battery, several bonfires blazed, and muskets was fired during the night.

The shore train arrived at 11 last night, bringing: A. Gowans, R. Mathieson , Dr. Keegan, J. Davis and about 30 others passengers.

The following guests registered at the Crosbie yesterday: Mrs. F.J. Dunn, Harbor Grace; F.J. Haley, Bradford, Eng.; R.S. Munn, Harbor Grace; A Gowans, W.A. Mathieson, Hueville; J McRae, Harbor Grace, John Young, Sydney.

Yesterday was one of the busiest days along the water front for some months. Some thousands of quintals of fish were landed from schooners, and also many thousands were out drying.

It is estimated that there are about 125,000 quintals of fish afloat in the harbor among the many schooners. This is the largest quantity of fish to be in port at one time, at this date for many years.

There were three Furness line steamers in port together last night, the Almeriana, from Halifax, Ulunda from Liverpool, and Shenandoah from London. The Almeriana sailed for Liverpool last night. The Ulunda sails for Halifax tomorrow and the Shenandoah remains in the stream until the latter is finished discharging.

Parties arriving from Harbor Main district last night say that three liquor licences have been renewed in the district, and that the other applications are still under consideration. From other sources however, we learn that no licences have yet been renewed.

The brigt. Bella Rosa, 27 days from Oporto, reached port yesterday evening. She has a cargo of salt, corkwood, etc., consigned to A Goodridge & Sons. The passage over was fairly fine until the Newfoundland Coast was reached. Monday night the vessel was in the thick of a S W. storm, but came through without damage.

The weather up country yesterday, was the finest for some days, the temperature averaging about 50 above. Last night it was a little colder, the following being the latest reports: Port aux Basques, N.W., light, fine, 35 above. Bay of Islands, Calm, fine, 33 above. Quarry, N.W., light, fine, 30 above. Bishop’s Falls, N.W.,light, fine, 30 above. Clarenville, W., light, fine, 30 above. Whitbourne, N.W., light, fine, 30 above.

There were no cases of scarlet fever reported since last issue.

Inspector O’Brien was at Torbay, inspecting milk farms and dairies.

At present there are three schooners bearing the one name – “Madonna” – at Baine Johnston’s wharf.

The schooner Pilot, owned by William Hiscock, arrived from Brigus yesterday, laden with oil, fish, etc. After discharging she will load supplies for J.W. Hiscock, Brigus.

The work of erecting new stables for the Reid-Nfld Co. began on Monday. The stables will be situated opposite the machine shops near the trestle.

There are four steamers now on the dry dock, namely S.S. Strod, the wrecking tug Petrel, and the whalers Puma and Lynx. These will all receive a through overhauling and painting.

The schooner Annie C. Hall, Archibald Elliott, of Change Islands, is discharging 500 qtls. of fish at Bishop & Monroe’s. She has also on board, 5m lumber from Dog Bay, which will be discharged at the Horwood Lumber co.’s wharf.

The S.S. Louise, owned by Messrs Munn & Co. of Harbor Grace, arrived in port from that place at noon yesterday, with a cargo of fish, oil, etc. Mr. R.S. Munn came over by her on business.

A girl named Dantels, working at Wood’s Aerated Water Works, Hamilton Street, had her hand badly lacerated yesterday afternoon, by the busting of a lemonade bottle. The girl became unconscious from the loss of blood and fright, and had to be driven home, where she was immediately attended.

A meeting of the local committee of the R.M.D.S.F. will take place at Government House, on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. His Excellency the Governor and Dr. Grenfell will be present. Dr. Grenfell expects to leave for New York in a few days.

By Thursday’s train, here is expected the Rev. T. H. Billings, M.A., of Montreal, one of the Associate Secretaries of the Student Department of the Y.M.C.A. The purpose of his visit is to interview the principles of the colleges and the students in the Y.M.C.A. movement. Mr. Billings was one of the Canadian delegates to the recent student Volunteer Conventions in Japan, and has promised to speak at the Missionary meeting at George Street Church on Sunday night next, when he will report on that gathering, and its influence on the Japanese."

Bowrings: Portia sails North at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Prospero left Rose Blanche at 2.55 p.m. yesterday, coming East."

Re. Dr. Robertson of St. John’s occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church here on Sunday, Rev. Joseph McNeil having gone to the city during the past week.

The street light on Harvey St., at the foot of Garland Street, has been out for several nights, and up to Monday evening was not replaced. The sooner a new bulb is furnished at the place indicated, the better will the public appreciate the service of those responsible for keeping the lights in order.

Mr. H.H. Parsons arrived from Flowers Cove, where he had been all the summer, by Saturday night’s express. Rev. Dr. Robertson, Lawyer C. Hutching, Mr. Fred Horwood and Mrs. Allan Parsons and daughter, also came from St. John’s that night. The lady and her daughter are staying a few days at Gordon Lodge.

Mrs. Noseworthy, relict of the late Charles Noseworthy, died at Bryant’s Cove on Saturday, at the age of 69 years. Some weeks ago the deceased lady was operated upon for appendicitis, when it was seen gangrene had complicated the trouble. She leaves one son, Mr. Selby Noseworthy, C of E. Schoolmaster and Lay-reader at Bryant’s Cove, to mourn the loss of an affectionate parent. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon.

Master Alex Parsons, son of Mr. E. Parsons, Cabinet Maker, while attempting to board the yacht of Mr. G. Parsons on Sunday afternoon, stepped upon the gunwale of a small boat, and his weight capsizing the tiny craft, he fell into the water near the wharf formerly known as Paterson’s. Two young men whose names are withheld, hastened to the rescue, and being unable to take the lad into their boat because of its smallness, they towed him to the wharf where he was landed in safety. Alex was in the water five minutes.

Messrs Munn & Co.’s schooners Estella and L. E. Young were at Trepassey yesterday bound to Sydney for coal.

Munn’s steamer Louise left for St. John’s this morning taking a quantity of cod oil. Mr. R.S. Munn went passenger.

His Lordship Bishop March entertained some visiting Clergy and other guests, at dinner on Monday evening at the episcopal residence, it being the anniversary of his consecration.

Mr. Robert French, of Charles, of Courage’s Beach, after an illness of several months, died this morning on his 68th birthday. He leaves a widow, three sons, Mark, Charles now in the Yukon Country; Joshua and one daughter, Mrs. James Martin in Montreal, to mourn the loss of an esteemed husband and affectionate father. The funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon.

The hearing of a postponed liquor case was resumed at the Court this morning. The witness, whose illness delayed the case, testified that no liquor was called for and bought, but that some brought by one of the witnesses was drunk upon the premises. The case was dismissed. Mr. Kearney for the defence. In the District Court, Dr. Strapp had the Reliving Officer present, for refusing to pay bills contracted by him as Poor Commissioner. Mr. Squires pleaded not liable, and after the matter had been trashed out in Court by the principle, the case was dismissed, the Dr. being assured by the Court that payment would be made.

“Hello Quills “ Where have you been lately? I have not seen anything of you for some time.”

“Oh my movements are so uncertain because of my peculiar vocation, that my appearance in town is not always regular. Have you anything of interest to communicate. Pills?”

“Well,"" replied the person questioned, “Things are becoming so advanced in this ancient town of ours, that we hardly know whether life will be worth living, if we should relapse into our former mode of existence. What, with moving picture exhibition and agricultural shows, one hardly knows if the seven years of plenty, recorded in Egyptian History, is not being repeated in Harbor Grace. If so we may look for the seven years of famine.”

“Moving picture exhibitions and agricultural shows!"" exclaimed Quills, “You mystify me.”

""Have you not read the daily paper lately?"" questioned Pills. “These give glowing accounts of the wonders to be seen nightly at the various halls. You should go and see them before you leave us.

”Yes, yes” assented Quills, “But I think I am more interested in the agricultural show. You have an agricultural society here, have you not?”

“I should say we have,” said Pills, waxing eloquent on the subject, ""And an enterprising and energetic body it is. Let me tell you of the show. Thanks to the untiring zeal of the society, an organization was permanently founded and arrangements made to hold an agricultural show here this fall. Circulars were sent out enumerating the classes of products for which prizes would be given. It is said the Government gave $300 towards the holding of the show. Now let me point out what results have arisen from the project. Had you been here during the past fortnight, you would have gone six nights out of the week to one of our halls where the exhibits were exposed, and you must have been awed by the display. There you would have seen turnips of different kinds, many of which weighed 22 pounds, cabbage, the variety of which cannot be enumerated, as large as a soup boiler, weighing from 16 to 30 pounds; parsnip, carrots, beet, cucumber, apples, etc., which it would be impossible to dilate upon, the largest ever grown in the country; pigs, of Berkshire breed, black as your coat, sleek and plump, climatized by being bred and reared in the country, and sheep and cattle of different kinds, which deafened the ear with their melodious noises. A brass band was nightly in attendance and kept time with the subdued effect of the lowing of the cattle. Ice cream was served in abundance free of charge to all patrons. An entrance fee of 5 cents was charged, and so well attended was the show, that all expenses were met by the admission collections. Not one cent of the Government grant of $300 has been touched. Talk about moving pictures concerns! They are not in it with agricultural shows.”

“You surprise me much,” exclaimed Quills. “What a wonderful show I have missed! Let know when it re opens; I’ll be there.”

CORRESPONDENT, Harbor Grace, Nov. 5th, 07 "

The S.S. Carthaginian sails for Halifax and Philadelphia tonight.

Our thanks are due Mr. A. Munro, Chief Steward S.S. Carthaginian, for late English papers.

The Virginia Lake is now ten days North of Tilt Cove, and evidently meeting bad weather on the Labrador Coast.

Inspector General McCowan arrived by the Portia, seriously ill, and yesterday was attended by Drs. Randell and Scully.

Mrs. Guy of Twillingate, arrive by the Portia yesterday to enter the Hospital. She is suffering from an internal trouble.

Mr. H.D. Reid and party left Grand Falls for Patrick’s March last night, and will spend a few days shooting at the latter place.

Sergt. Cox, who was down to Englee and La Scie, to bring up witness in connection with a battery case to be tried in the Supreme Court shortly, returned by the Portia yesterday.

Hon. E.R. Bowring and J Harvey, and Messrs J.A. Paddon and W.C. Job, who were caribou shooting at Howley, will arrive by today’s express. They all secured good heads, and enjoyed the trip splendidly.

The body of Mrs. Gardner, of Groais Islands, arrived by the Portia from Change Islands, for interment here. The deceased lady was on a visit to the latter place and while there was taken ill, death resulting from an abscess on the brain. Undertaker Martin took charge of the remains upon arrival.

Yesterday morning it snowed at Port aux Basques for about an hour, but the remainder of the day was fine all along the road. Last night’s reports were: Port aux Basques, calm, fine, 40 above. Bay of Islands, N.E., light, dull, 30 above. Quarry, N.W., light, dull, 30 above. Bishop’s Falls, W., light, fine, 29 above. Clarenville, calm, fine, 40 above. Whitbourne, S.W.,light, fine, 40 above.

Mr. Ernest Lind arrived from Little Bay by the Portia, to enter Hospital for treatment. Last winter Mr. Lind was at Three Arms on a visit, and one day, while walking down to one of the stages, his foot went through between the longers, and he wrenched his leg considerably. He did not give the matter much attention at the time, but recently, the limb became very painful, and he cannot now put it to the ground, necessitating his coming on here for careful treatment.

S.S. Mary sailed yesterday morning for Bell Island.

The schooner Iona, Herald, is discharging sand from Oporto, at Kennedy & Mullaly’s wharf.

The schooner Mary, Maurice Wiffin, arrived Tuesday night from Fox Harbor P.B., with fish, oil, herring and salmon.

The schooner Orange Blossom, Elias Brown, arrived Tuesday night from Musgravetown, B.B., laden with fish, oil, potatoes and cattle.

The schooner Jubilee, John Stephenson Master, of Fox Harbor, arrived in port yesterday morning, having on board a load of 500 qtls. of dry fish.

Robert Hiscock, of Flat Island, B.B, is discharging his summer’s catch of 500 qtls. fish from his schooner Island Bird, at Goodridge's wharf.

The schooner Energy, William Small, is loading supplies at Tessier’s wharf for J.B. Osmond, Moreton’s Harbor; Thomas French, and R. Boyd, Tizzard’s Harbor.

The Municipal Council will meet at 7.30 tonight instead of Friday night, and employees will be paid tomorrow instead of Saturday, which is the King’s birthday.

An insane man from Clark’s Beach, was brought to town last night, in charge of Constable Bishop, and taken to the Asylum. The unfortunate man is suffering from religious mania.

Mr. J.J. Mullaly left for Sydney by the S.S. Pros to engage some cargoes of coal; for the firm of Kennedy, Mullaly & Co. before returning, he will visit his uncle at Halifax.

The schooner Puma, Charles Butt, from Brown’s Arm, Green Bay, arrived yesterday with forty thousand feet of lumber to Horwood Lumber Co.

The shore train arrived at 9.45 last night bringing; Capt. T. Bonia, Mrs. W. Wills, Mrs. Dawe, Mrs. A Parsons, Miss Parsons, J. Murphy, Constable Bishop and about 40 others.

During the season past, the fishermen at La Manche secured about 2,000 qtls. fish but to date only 800 qtls have been shipped here. The backward weather prevented it being cured, and now it is almost impossible to get the remainder freighted to St. John’s.

Mr. Donald Morison, K.C., left by last evening’s train for Carbonear, where he has gone at the request of the fishermen, who have retained him to safeguard their interests in the differences which exist between buyer and seller over the price of fish.

Mr. Stevens of Logy Bay, asks us to correct some mistakes which crept into a report of the fire at his house on Oct. 19th. He was not left the house and the furniture had not been removed. As a matter of fact the fire was, he informs us, caused by the upsetting of a lamp which he himself was carrying. His family had come to the city as is their custom, during the fall and winter months, but his cattle and the gathering of the crops necessitated his continuous presence there."

S.S. Halifax City left Liverpool for here at 4 p.m. on Tuesday

S.S. Ulunda, Capt. Chambers, sailed for Halifax at 3 p.m. yesterday, taking six passengers in steerage.

Schooner Davis Morris, Morris, Master, arrived at North Sydney yesterday, and will load coal for C & A. Dawe, Bay Roberts

S.S. Carthaginian, Capt. Williams, sails at noon today taking as passengers; Miss Cowan in saloon, and two intermediate for Halifax.

S.S. Shenandoah berthed at Pitts’ premises yesterday afternoon to discharge. She had to go outside the heads to turn. She sails for Halifax today.

Baine Johnson & Co.’s steamer Euphrates, went to Heart’s Content on Wednesday to tow down the Lake Simcoe, which brought a cargo of coal there from North Sydney. They had not arrived here up to an early hour this morning.

S.S. Silvia, Capt. Farrel, sails this afternoon for Halifax and New York, taking full cargo and the following passengers; Messrs. Charles Liddy, W.A. Thorburn, Misses Ida Drover, Annie Rabbitts, E.L. Thorburn and eight in steerage."

The Toratta, Capt. S. Shaw, arrived Saturday from Bay St. George, and will take a cargo of herring from here.

The Willis C. Hudson, Capt. George Hudson, of St. George’s is now in Middle Arm, procuring a cargo of herring.

The Athlone, Capt. W. Bennett, of St. George’s sailed from there Monday, to come to Bay of Islands for a cargo of herring.

The B.G. Anderson, Capt. Wm. Morris, sailed from St. George’s yesterday, taking a cargo of barrelled herring and dry codfish to Halifax.

Mr. W.A. Gabier has resigned from the Post Office and Telegraph Office at Lark Harbor. His place is being occupied by Willis Parsons, who went there by the Home.

The S.S. Louisburg, Capt. Gould, arrived Friday, bringing 2100 tons of coal for the R.N.C., which she discharged at the railway pier. She sailed again yesterday afternoon.

Messrs. R.W. Stedman and Mason Benner, of Dayton, Ohio, who here hunting along the upper Humber, came here Monday. They returned home today, each with three good caribou heads, trophies of their hunt.

A small schooner owned by Mr. P. Doman, was driven ashore Wednesday night in Frenchman’s Cove. With the assistance of the residents and of two Canadian schooners, she was refloated Thursday night, without sustaining any damage.

The Oblique was out on her trial trip Friday afternoon. The boat was formerly propelled by gasoline, but it proved so unsatisfactory that Angwin & Co. removed the engine and had the launch docked early in the summer. The boat was cut in two and made longer by twelve feet. A steam engine was then installed, from which the owner expects better satisfaction.

A terrible railway accident happened on Oct. 15th, near Shrewsbury, London, when an express train jumped the track, with the result that 19 passengers were killed and 40 injured. J.F. Stewart, well known in Bay of Islands, was on board the same train with his ten year old daughter, and miraculously escaped unhurt. They were in the rear coach, which accounts for their escape.

A man who was before the Police Court and fined some time ago, and being given a certain time to pay the money, left the country without so doing, and for whom a commitment to the Penitentiary was issued, returned by one of the steamers a few days ago. Yesterday he was arrested and taken to the Pen.

HERRING FISHERY: There has been a great improvement in this fishery the past week, and the fishermen are feeling jubilant over the prospects of a good voyage. Good catches of herring have been taken this week in Humber Arm, the highest being eighteen barrels in one day for a boat. In the Middle Arm the fishery is better, and boats have taken as high as twenty four barrels in one day, and on Monday, Kennedy’s crew secured about seventy barrels. This is a very good showing, and it looks as though the fishery will be a good one after all. By the end of the week there will likely be three or four cargoes ready for market, the chartered vessel of Mr. Mclean’s will be the first to get clear, as she is almost ready now. The following American vessels have arrived since last report: Dauntless, Capt. Thorp., Blanche, Capt. McCuish, arrived Wednesday, S.P. Willard, Capt. Peterson came Friday. There is now a fleet of 41 American and Canadian vessels in the Bay and a number of local craft. Other vessels are to leave Gloucester in a day or two, and the fleet will likely total sixty before the end of the season. — Western Star."

The Newfoundland Highlanders meet for drill at the C.L.B. Armoury at 7.30 tonight.

The Police are now working on a serious criminal cases, and an arrest will likely be made today.

A case of scarlet fever was yesterday reported to the Health authorities from 133 Bond St. The patient is being nursed at home.

Patrick Boggan, of Portugal Cove, died at the Signal Hill Hospital yesterday, cancer of the stomach being the cause of death.

Mr. Pike’s residence on Pennywell Road, and Mr. Whitten’s on Wickford St., were released from quarantine yesterday morning.

Three employees of the Reid Co.’s Electrical Works resigned their positions yesterday, owing to a difference arising with the Foreman.

Adam Randell of Harbor Deep, who was brought up on the Portia a few trips ago to enter the Lunatic Asylum, died at the institution a short time ago.

The tenement house at Rope Walk Range, where the case of typhoid fever developed on Wednesday, was disinfected yesterday, and will be released from quarantine today.

A skating party and five o’clock tea was given at the Roller Rink yesterday afternoon, by Mrs. F.H. Donnelly and Miss Madeline Donnelly, about eighty ladies and gentlemen being present.

Watchman James Kennedy of the Reid Co.’s Station, found a $5 gold piece in one of the cars, Wednesday night. He promptly returned it to the owner, Mrs. W. French of Coley’s Point, C.B.

The following guests registered at the Crosbie yesterday; J.T. Murphy, Halifax, W.W. Dillon, J.G. Angwin, Sydney; W.S. Bales, Brandford, Ont.; W.H. Kennedy, Harbor Grace; Jas. C. Jones, P.F. O’Reilly, Placentia, George Ingerman and wife.

The schooner Active, Dan Winsor, of Wesleyville, arrived in port Tuesday with a full cargo of dry fish. The Active fished at Dead Island, Labrador and secured a full voyage, but it took two months to cure it, owing to weather conditions.

The express last evening, took out a large number of passengers including; E.M. Spalding, Rev. E.W. Nichol, Mrs. P. O’Neill, S.R. Knight, J.W. Small, R. Boyle, Mrs. O’Dell, Miss Harris, Miss Ryal, F.W. Rioux, B. Janes, Adj. Ogilve, S.A., Adjt. Parsons, S.A., Ensign Downey, S.A.

A special meeting of St. Vincent de Paul was held on Wednesday night. The Secretary of the Council of England wrote, asking for a correct list of the officers of the local Society, and for a copy of the last report. These were ordered to be furnished him. One new member was admitted to membership.

The schooner Will-of-the-Wisp, was brought yesterday from Alex Goodyear & Sons by Thomas Lake of Heart’s Content, who sold his schooner, Florence, to Mr. J Barret, of Change Islands, both skippers being well pleased with their new purchases. The two schooners are moored at Goodridge’s wharf and will load supplies for their home ports.

Mrs. Edward Chafe wishes to thank all who helped in the search for her husband. The men of Petty Harbor and other places will please accept her thanks.

The local committee of the Royal Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen meet at 3 o’clock this afternoon at Government House. We understand that business of an interesting and far reaching character will be brought forward by Dr. Grenfell, who leaves for New York in a few days.

Mr. Charles Liddy, son of Mr W.H. Liddy of Torbay, leaves on the Silvia today for Southbridge, U.S.A. to take a position with the American Optical Co. of that place. His brother who is working with the same company secured the position for him. The many friends of Mr. Liddy wish him every success in his new work.

The schooner Belle Franklin, A Haynes, is at Duder’s wharf, taking in freight for Bell Island.

The schooner Alabama ,Samuel Maker, master, arrived Wednesday night, from Open Hall, having on board a full load of fish. she is now anchored in the stream.

The schooner NellieM., Stephen Mullowney, arrived Wednesday night from Sweet Bay, B. B., laden with fish oil, cooper’s lumber and hoops, which are being discharged at G. Browning & Son’s wharf.

There was some trouble at one of the wharves yesterday evening, about towing a schooner up the harbor. Two tugs, seeing a signal in the schooner’s rigging, arrived at the same time, and both claimed the job. One of them backed out and left the other to do the towing. Some hitch arose in passing the line from the schooner to the tug, which caused those on board to loose patience, and she also quit the work, leaving the schooner with all lines uncast and a stiff breeze blowing from across the harbor. The schooner’s crew had to hustle to fasten her to the wharf again.

The schooner Maud, Cornelius Whiteway, arrived yesterday from Musgrave Harbor, having a full load of fish and oil on board.

The M. Lloyd Morris, Capt. Williams, sailed from Fogo on the 4th November, with 3,500 qtls prime codfish, shipped by the firm of J.W. Hodge.

At 10.30 last night, several outport men had a “scrap” in Bowring Bros’ Cove, but no one was hurt. Being told that the Police were coming, they hastened to their schooners.

The schooner Maggie Sullivan, Capt. George Downer, which left port at 2 p.m. last Saturday for Fogo, arrived at her destination at 11 a.m. next day, making the run in twenty-one hours.

The schooner Larkspur, Howell, arrived Wednesday night from Cat Harbor, Straight Shore, with 900 qtls of fish on board, after a passage of twenty-four hours. She is now anchored in the stream."

The steamer Progress towed the wrecked steamer Nereus from Bell Island on Wednesday. The latter is to be placed on the slip here for repairs.

Mr. McLachlan, Government Inspector of Boilers, was in town on Wednesday. Mr. Pitts arrived by Tuesday night’s train and put up at Gordon Lodge. Rev. J McNeil returned from St. John’s that night.

The owner of a vicious dog which recently bit a man, was before the Court on Wednesday for having said animal in his possession. He was ordered to destroy it immediately. Several civil cases were disposed of the same day.

The funeral of the late Robert French took place on Wednesday afternoon, many citizens paying their last tribute of respect to the departed man. The British Society attended the funera