i »..... ... THE 1 1 .°¢.~'~>-w. _ The Fence '+ o Strain Can Sag Maritime Fence remains taut and trim after years and years of hard usage. It simply cannot sag or get out of shape. Made from extra-heavy imported hard- drawn steel wire, _t-hicker, stronger, and galvanized so it is peel-proof. » _ Maritime Fences are tested rigidly before leaving our factory. We know they will withstand far greater strains than any they are likely to endure. The simple lock with the bull-dog grip-never lets 80- Our Fencing is made from Standard Gauge Wire. Other makers use SCANT WIRE. WE DON’T. Full yveight, full measure, 16 oz. to the pound in every case. It would pay you to act as our agent. _ ` Send for new offer and our _ |I_l'MElatest Maritime Fence Book. ' New Brunswick lnnrrnicEWif@.i:::;f.¢s.- Le BI- li' - ' "K "' Columbia Grafonola ii No matter what kind of entertainment you like best -you can have all of it you wish for, if you own a Col- umbia Grafonola. The Columbia Grafonolas are made in a wide range of sizes and styles.at many dif- ferent prices. The tone is soft and sweet-it is beauti ful in appearance, and its entertaining power is un- limited. We will play a few of your . favorite pieces over for you anytime you care to call. f A. E. Toombs _ I 117 Queen Street -. av, t ____.._ The Eastern Trust Company INCORPORATED 1893 HEAD OFFICE _ HALIFAX. N- S- Cl1’Town Office 154 Richmond St. CAPITAL $1,000,000 RESERVE $225,000 Do you realize what value The Eastern Trust Co. can_be to you .’ We act as executors, administrators, trustee, guardian, guard- ian of children and their estates. _ _ _ _ The Trust Company’s fees are the same as anindividual s fees. Your estate will have the benefit of eXD¢1'1¢11Ce that The E35” em Trust Company has gained through YGHYS Of l12111dl1118 651385- It’s administration will not b_e affected by Sentiment 01' mflu' ences, by family difference or prejudices. _ An individual executor may predecease you or die b€f01'€ 116 administers your gstiite' h ompetent to be your executor How man rien s, w o are c , _ . ' can devote th; necessary time to your estate! Our buS111€SS IS I0 look after your estate. _ V' 8066-2-isiinmitt is °'1\2'lf »»»..:.=- -"s - '- l 1 | .i l _ 1' . Superior Sewing Machines A Sewing at a Splendid Saving Machine \\ For Every Home ‘ ' -Highest in_ Qualify -Low in Price Every housewife net ds asewing machine, every housewife wants one, and her home will not bec_cn_i- plete until she has one in ;¢ We want to put n high quality, guaranteed scwlni: machine of a standard make home-and we will 'is the only obicctlnn. right now on dlspoly ln our showrooms, four of the standard make-4 of sewing machines manufactured. in the latest drop head slyloii-their beauty and qualities, makr-, ilfeni greatly desired by everyqliouser; s I a I She left again for Georgetown at 8.10 p.in. e p.in. The Stanley left Georgetown at 7 a.ni.. but late last night. sue was no farther than Cape Bear in heavy lcc. She did not expect to make Picton last night. morning next at 8.30 o'clock there will b . ‘ y . ‘ . n '. | 3 ' J . The rr imvs to snyiin this Province. CORNWALL METHODIST Olli- CUi'|‘_--The quarterly meeting which was postponed on account of the fun- eral of Rev. C. S. hlchearn will be held at Kingston, Wednesday afternoonc. March 3. at three o'clock. FOURTH REGIMENT.-Members of the P. E. island Heavy Brigade, who have uniforms. will parade at the Drill Hall Sunday afternoon st 1.45 p.m.. lu order to attend the funeral of their late comrade. Gunner Oliver S. .\icEaclierii. THE MAiLS.--The ice~boals left Cape Tormenllne yesterday morning at 6.50 with 65 bags of mail and ar- rived at Cape Traverse at 10.25 a.m. The boats left Cape Traverse at 7.35 with 43 bags, arriving at Tornientlne a t 10.40. THE BOAT SPECIALS.-The mall pecial arrived in Charlottetown yes- erdny at 12.15 o'clock and left again t 8.45 last evening. The special from he lillnto arrived here at 7.15 o'clock. THE STEAMERS-The Miiito dock- d in Georgetown yesterday at 3.35 HOME GUARD.-Number 3 f‘oni- pany, Home Guard, had a very suc- cessful turnout last night. The at- I drill excellent. The members are all I endance was the biggest yet and the aking a great interest in their work. 'evt Friday will be giien to Rifle _\ _ _ . . practice al thc Agricultural Hall. ST PAUL'S CHURCH.-On Sunday c 'i corporate communion for the ouiig people of this church All wnibers of the 1 P A and teachers nd scholars of the Sunday School who are confirmed are spetialli in sued to attend. SUPREME COURT AT GEORGE- TOWN.-in the Supreme Court at Georgetown _yesterday ilie case of olin Scrimgeonr v. John A. McDonald was adjourned to the next session of the court. in ilie case of A. A. Mc- Donald & Bros. v. Edward Dicks. an action for debt. the jury found for the plaintiff in the sum of $551. full amount claimed on a promissory note. Counsel: McDonald 8: Stewart for the plaintiff; D. A. McKinnon for defen- dant.-G. THE MARK ETS.-The markets yes- terday were poorly attended owing to the state of the roads. The snow was nearly all gone in the country, and those travelling were obliged to use wheels. There was not very much produce moving. but everything was picked up at good prices. Oats sold from 60 to 65; hay T5 per cwt.; potatoes 210 to -'15 cents per bushel; butter in pound blocks 26 cents, and i tubs 23 to 24 cents. Eggs were quote at. 25 cents. Pork sold at 9 cents pe pound for best weights. An easle feeling has grown in the market. fo hogs in Montreal, and 10 cents pe cwt. was offered on Thursday. Th dcinnnd for lamb in Montreal is goo and sheep are also selling well. Thi is dui- to small receipts. ln regard to groceries, there has been very litt Flour is steady and in good deniaud. and it is doubtful if there will be any decline: in fact, indications are that there niaij-‘ be an advance at any inoniciit. licnns are very firm. (froiim of tartar luis declined and is now uuotcd nt 45 cents per pound. GOLDEN WEDDING.-lllr. and .\lrs. Michael Heiinessey. Kent Street. tivo cstccmed residents of (iliarlottetowii, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on Suiidny last. They received many presents and emigrat- ulntions from friends at honic and zibrozul. Among the presents was a gift of $100 in gold from their son. George, now in Mexico. Mr. and ‘Mrs Heiiiiesscy were married ln St. -lone-l\lm'i< Chnrcli. Vernon River. by the-rc has been ten children-six son and four dnughtcrs. all of whom :ir living but the first born. Ong dnugh fer is thc wife of Dr. J. T. Collins o Vernon River. :ind another is Mrs. .lolin 11, (`.on|iolly. of C-harlotlctowii. are also married. The 'olden wed celebration of .\lnss in St. Dnnstan' (‘atliedr:il on Moiidny morning, at which Right lluv. Blsliop 0'l.<=:\r_v was 'arc both unjoyliig thc vi>r_v best o health :ind it is the sliicere wish 0 their many friends that they may lon bc spared to enjoy the blessings o lifc. LADIES L. O. B. A.- l.iidv Putrlcin Lodge. .\'o. 154. liong Creek. is ln flourishing condition at pri-soiit, new members are being added from tim `lo time. This lodge ls starting out on its second year with iiu excellent sta ol' officers, and thc prospects are bright Patricia. At a special nieetlni: held recciitly for degree work. quite an cnjo_\'ahli~ evening was spent. Afte the regular work of thc -lodge ws concluded. refreshments were seved by the ladies of thc lodge. ln the shap of rake an coffee etc.After all presen had done Justice to the good thing prnvided. and the wants of the inne ing was again called to order and an tertalnment and are looking forwa t e l f li ' cis holds its next regular meeting on Saturday evening, 27th lust.. when ai ymatters of importance will be dlsciiss- ed HODGSUN, Slllnll & C0., LTD Pcrmarent Sample Rooms .-1-_-i--»-..-t--if iiler Bros ‘.’i'.."..;'...¥. ' Room/B Grant Building Fred E Morris for P E island n d r r r r 0. d. s le change in prices during the past week. Rev. \\’illlaiii Plialcn. From this union forma'-lo" f9°*3l1'0d [F0111 "V111‘10\1S 111- ,, dividunls belonglng.to this corps who C uiniiaizod to escape." f these troops were surrounded by n Tivo of the sons. James and Andrew. L . ding aiiiii\'crsur\' was olissrved by ri S exhausted." ' cclcliruiil. Mr. :ind Mrs. lleiiiiesscy f cult position of parts of an arniy corps f during the retreat in East. Prussia np- g piled to portions of the Twentieth f Corps. commanded by liieutcnant-Gem n and the 'Tenth Army was broken on e surrounded in the country between ff army which constantly increased in for a very successfhl year for l.ady r times. During these days the troops s ,. I s r prisoners our corps inflicted heavy man had been fully satisfied the meet- excelfent programme was rendered ln- cludlng solos, rscitations, music etc. Several members expressed themselv- es as being well pleased with the en- rd 0 mm- enter", "mam, 0 3 ._ read ' to iight until its strength was ture in the near future. Lady Ps 'GNU °¥l1*“°'»°d- !\"\“l~l.Y '°9°"‘ l members are requested to attend. as D William Scott in the Clyde Sabbath. THE PREBBYTEIY 0|' P. E. I8- LAND.-_- The Preobytery of P. E. Is- land will meet in Zion Church. Char- lottetown on Tuesday, March 2nd. at 2 p. in. _ HORSE RACES POSTPONED.-` 0Wl11S to the soft condition of the ice. the horse races which were scheduled to take place this ‘llllernoon have been l1°Sll10l1¢‘.“'\"‘l-'l"'!~"l'-I~"l‘-l>?l“|'?Z~' °I~%.‘l>-'Ei°|~`.* 'F "l`wixt ourselves and fierce pur roared. _ And the rifles flung their hnil in l<‘ollowed on and ever on, our r lf the bridge-tlic bridge-bc cro and lost- 'l`nkc their orders. clcnch their te __ Reach their goal and gain thc liow they sct the charge. llen\"n _._- l‘Ii‘e theiritusk they could coiiiple il- .\'ot u hand to set the fiisc nlig "\'oinlcr. toward the piers. 1.-rep! \\'liile the foes formed up, torni _T ‘I-.-'i‘.°l°.- 44-'I'-141°* 'Ill -+“‘~.~!-'l°:(.i°1°‘ *P4* :lt ` thein too, And tlie` fire poured thick and Tlicn we saw with ltindliin.: eye llalfwaiy run. then l'cll--ilicii, l " Dnslied aiiclln-r-oli. their num .». Keeping up thc di-alli~<-rowiii-d gi l~`oi~ thi' t\\'cli`th innii, ruciiii; past, l.il llic fuse. iinil \\'rcck6.‘d thi-bi "(`lii»i~rs. I bid you. cliecrs for _vin l~rir tliclr c\ oil on that ilclil ol .Sho shall tell to listening cars _ llnw lliosc lloii-licarlcd mics ran f‘l°?l:'l'fl:'l-:l.:~|~ai»e:+»#-v THE BRIDGE OVER THE AISHE » t`ould they work the veiiture tliro Glowed thc Freiicliiiiaiu o'ci~ the “l.o, a single valiant l'oi‘ni ran ihc "()‘cr tho flrsl. or iienr. ilropiwfl th Till that liulfway heap of dcad could claim eleven. Tlicii thc firc flint l'ozii'cfl nii~l rag And that iiiutzint flung 'li-~ prize lion tho liiidgc with cr.i~.li ol dt .\l thc kindliiig ol` thc brnnd fro Yes. thc world :shall licnr. un d . __pl _ . \\'hili- the River Aisuc flows down pnst thc walls of Soissons town t ii li( I2r§Xr‘\ "\\`c. the Cuirassiers. and your ltoynl lilngliie-ers ` liiiiuii-“were together, » nut in panic or defeat- l3nt no wise man hares his li cud to stormy weather- _ - .-\nd the German guns behind, like to dealen us nud blind. olloy to deliver- .\l:irked us down from wooded ridge ns --ve backed across the bridge , suit to put the river. "\\‘e the Culrassicrs, and your Royal Engineers 2 I Wore as brothers," said the Freiiclitlian. in tlie_ battle, -7; \\'liilc the rain of shells dowii-poured, and the niitrailleusc-inoullis il? dcadlv rattle- \\'liile the German foes bchind, like a ho! und scourging wind, our iissailing, sscd. then our plans were wrecked Then our hope of rallying stand wus iiunvnilingi "\\`c. the i`uirassiei's, watt-hed your lloyul Engineers- Never comrades' hearts for conirndes` part tlirolibed prouder- oth, dart that blood of fire beneath. , bridge. und lay the powder, "t 'nows-living target for the foes, § k Dauniless mark for all thc ilcutlmviiigcd inisslcs raining! to nol ii man was on his feet. ' ht rcinuining! ` icir brother engineers, f cl up, for surging over. h? No! The Germans marked f tl c ug fast and broke their cover, ` cad in muse on till we die!" Briton as his brother, gauntlet of the storm. lloiving. dashed another! il I-+%‘+ °Pi@l'.°lil°`-’f 'o c 1-'ccond Engineer- cs are stars in Heaven!- inic. with its issue still the same. cd for an instant was nssii.i_i;c:l, to vnloiir glorious, toiiclicil thc linrd-wrm goal nl. last. 'idgc, und fell victorious! f=i_*P.‘H>.`l<*P>l4d'5l€'l'+?l:'P?l\4??f<|él€4€i'€‘,\ `GUNNEFl OLIVER S. MCEACHERN. , .\ tulirgrniii wus rci:ci\'i~