l‘ 10,9 aw GIVEN <3 LFREE. 2 been givan awayby CASH PRIZES. - 00 0. each in cash Breach in cash \ ‘iii ..., _ ' 5 prize of $1 ‘ 10 prize oi 5 .- Sc ere are 7 laces in the f q “gdl-g BeavsnCan you in ‘ . ch one will: an X, cutout iha ’ griioonaacparaie plcceoipa ri ese wor - ‘I have (ound all lhefaces an ad mail name in uawiih your name and . ' fess. In can: olilcsbandlvriilngand neaincsa ‘ill be considered factors. Ii comri we u- \l»e you bv roiurn mall 0| a simple condi- ‘ You can llhoui spending one cent ‘ ill than iu iuliiii._D0n t send any monry. be n mm lvrnncr w Qt your money. Send. your rcply to 4 GOOD HOPE MANUFACTURING C0. ‘_ (Litlaig Sum War. l ' .We are taking live hogs daily, excepting _ paying f ,_, highest market prices. Saturday, u glllpavis f? Fraser .Boy’s A iOilTanned l, flMocassins $1.85 I Boys, we have all _ sizes v in these first ll Iclass moccasins, and you know how com- ~iortable they are, some of these are the ‘ ones but most of hem are regular - height, tile sizes run ifrom size one in boys j-‘iosinc 11. in rnensaii t $1.85. . Small boys 11 to 13 only $1.50 1 A. By Mail Post Free .Alley fir“ Co. l" Limited _ l: pl‘ ~ - . as...» amou c ornoncy 00 m re will be given xv o i f‘? marked them“ IIONTWZAL, Canada " uCharlottetown, P.E.I.~ Implementing of Duncan Report Re lisheries cans-pron or‘ noun. sums. my or soon narsnraunm wlu. as uaonn av us- IIS ASSOCIATION. - l OTTAWA. Jan. ilk-Creation of a Federal Ministry of Fisher-in is one of the several points of a memoran- dum which will be presented to the government by a delegation from the . Canadian Fisheries Association when it waits _~upon Premier MaoKenzie King in the near future. According to reports from the Mu:- itime representatives of the fila- tion the establishment oi’ the er- ies ministry is deenle‘ highly impor- tant to the welfare of tha industry. When Hon. P. J. Cardin. Minister of Marine and Fisheries was in the Maritimes recently hc was approach- ed by the Association with a view to securing an audience with the Prime ‘ Minister. Although January 10 was tentatively fixed for the visit of the delegates they. have not intimated tilelr intention since of making the date definite and are not expected here for several days. The Fisheries Association has 0th- er suggestions to make to the govern- ment which are calculated to be of benefit to the fishing industry on Ag. . lantic and Pacific. ‘ any. w. n. srsaoo rAssEs AFTER. FIFTY raans SERV_ was 1N rm: CHRISTIAN Mnvlsrnv \ (Canadian “tatcsman, Downunviile, Ontario. Jan 3rd. On the eve of the passing of thg 01d year into the new mo, ons of our worthy citizens in the person of Rev, William Henry sparse was called to enter the higher life and to recicvc the reward of a life well lived, after a short illness at the age of 73 years. Deceased, was born in Pcnryn Cornwall. England, on February 3rd, i855, being a son of the late William Henry and Mary Ellen Mitchell Spargo. In i818 he cams to America settling in Wesserly Rhoda Island, where he worked at his trade of mone cutting for three months when he was called to Canada and enter- ed the ministry u! the Bible Chris- taln Church on July lrst 1878, serv- ing the chumh for fifty years—‘ forty-one years in active work, and a. little over nine years retired. Of the forty-one years, slX years were served in the London Conference, nine in Prince Edward Island, fift- een in New Brunswick and eleven . in Bay of Quinta Conference. Sirce coming to Bowmanvilic he , has always taken a very keen inter- est in the work of the church. Kssist- ing the pastor of Trinity church, as well as other town pastors and on many appointments on the nearby circuits, visiting the sick and help- ing in any and every way possible as long as health permitted. On september 21st 1883, he WIS united in marriage with Elizabeth Passmora of Exeter by the late ltov. . Dr. W. S. Psscoe who spent his rc- l nlainlng years with Rev. and Mrs. spam and who passed peacefully to rest at their home a 10W Yell’! ago. ' left to mourn his Passins are his widow and two daughters, Mia; vg3_ la Bpargoe at home and Mrs. n. a. Flflcller Staples of Toronto. Thoir . °1~f 0n. -Willlam Stanley, passed “W”? ll 1909- He is also survived by two sisters. Mrs w. n. Jewell of Fal- _ mllllth. Cornwall England. and Mrs M. E. Wilkinson, Toronto. Mall!’ beatlful floral tributes from the church societies, lodges and friends elibfefifili lYmPl/thy’ to the bereaved ones, . The funeral took place on w nesday afternoon from his late res- idence. Liberty st. North. A short service was held at the house pre- vious to tha public service in Trinity United Church. The pastor Rev. .1. U- Robins. was m charge and the choir‘ with Mr. 1". Sutton organist led the sining of deoeasodb favorite hymns which were most appropriate. ‘ivlr. Melville s. Dale sang “X heard the Voice of Jesus say." Rev. W. A. Banner offered prayer. Rev J. W. Whsttam (Ottawa) read the scrip- ture, and Rev J. E. Griffith, Black- sfmk. chairman of the Presbytery. gave a short address Pulling tribuw w the life of the deceased and emph- l been to him greater tilan u. ray o! sunshine. Rev. Mr. Robins save a, very fine address based on the words "Say Ye it shall be well with ‘the Righteous," Isaiah I: l0. ll. He re- ferred to Mr. Spar-go's early work in tho Bible Christain church and later in tha Methodist church. his keen interest always in tho work of the ministry and people of this dis- trict his loyalty w the principles of the Masonic Order. his faithfulness to his family and to his God. As a. fitting closing to a. life well lived and now closed the hymn “Servant of God wall done" Wu sun! and Rev. Dr. Boat minbtar of 8t. Paul's church pronounced the benediction. The pail-bearers ware Masonic ' Messrs W. J. Bragg, M. P. ssizlrlg his friendship .whlch has‘ UPS AND DOWNS FROM ‘PRYON AND VICINITY Mrs. Donald Ballot mun W" l» visitor to Caps ‘traverse on Wed- neldly. m. William Mammals ‘or Rosa Valley, P. E. L. was a flylnr "W" to ‘Pl-yon on Wednesday There has been no lmvrllvelllflll l" the condition of Mr. ‘mamas stordy of Iryon Branch Roads, sinus writ- ing last week. Amotor party Messrs Harold Met- calfe, Hadley Miller and LeEoY H0- watt of Victoria. P. E. 1.. visited thv Western Capital on Wednesday. The continued mild weather has not been. profitable for the fishermen here. as they have only be!“ l0 55h lately. Bo far there has been no large hauls. The little 5 year old son of Mr. and ma. George Mauiay o! Albmy is seriously ill with pneumonia. It 1s hoped the little lad will soon bo- gin to mend and be about 8881!!- Thglr many friends are sorry in learn that Mrs. Oscar Hansen and two children Greta. and Vienna are ill with the "flu". We hops that their nines; may not be of long duration. ‘The “flu“ is prevalent in this dis- trict rlow, although it is not a very serious type. Many are compelled to lay up for c. few days. It is thousht with the coming of the cold weather. that the malady will be annihilated. The splendid Victoria Arena, which has been under construction for some ‘ i n w nearing completion. mm put s o 204 Alberry Plains, are sorry to learn oi the entire floor spice belna B? X feet, having an ice space of 80 x 180 feet. All skaters and hockeylsls in Victoria and vicinitles are anxiously awaiting the date set for opening. His many friends regret very much to learn that Mr. Thomas Gamble- known to all his friends as "Uncle Tom" is confined. to his bed with a slight paralytic stroke. It is the sin- cere wish of all who know him that his recovery may be as ‘speedy as possible. Mr. Gamble has already reached the fine old age of B4 years and was hale and hearty until his recent illness. Bedeque And Vicinity Mr. Louis Wright. Searletown, was a. visitor to Albany on Wednesday. Mrs. Manson MacNeil. Tryon. is visiting friends in North Carleton. Mrs. Leslie MacFarlane, Summer- side, was sJvisitor to Bedeque last week. Mrs- Charles Schurnlan, Chcltun. was a recent visitor to North Car- lawn. Mr. Albert Weeks. Carleton, was a visitor to Lower Bedcque on Wednes- dly- Mr. Leander Toombs, Scarletown. was a visitor to Summcrside on Wed- ncsdsy. a.__l__ Mr. Lloyd Jewell, Searletown. paid p. business trip to Albany on Wed- nesday. . Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Bell. Albany. were visitors to Searletown on Tues- day evening. Mr. Hudson lnwther, North Car- leton. was a visitor to Surnmerside on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Pearson. Chelton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jewell on Tuesday eve- nlnz. Mrs. Frederick Clark and little son Howard. Chelton. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick McQuar- rle, Ssarlemwn. Mr. Arnold Henderson, Sesrletown. is taking up his new duties in Car- leton as teacher, We wish him the very best of luck. Miss Ida _Bradshaw and Master Reginald Bradshaw. Middleton, spent their Xmas holidays with their bro- ther Mr. Lloyd Bradshaw, Campbell- ton. ‘ F Miss May L. barman. teacher o! Chcltcn School his resume‘ her du- ties again after a two weeks vaca- ' tlon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Ehman, Bninore. I Mrs. Earls Pearson, Cheiton. was a passenger on the Prince Edward on Tuesday. She accompanied her sis- tsr as far as Bwkville where she left for ths Western Provinces. ...____.._..__._ "Ohl I saw l. tramclr ‘with eyes this morning." ’ "Impossiblclid "on, yet, '1 ; I saw it with my m3. . ‘if-v Cleaning: From Miiiew MislWPl-lslltliuabltnwlsinthn ultyTuesdss. __-,~ Rev. Mr. Rsymunr city passed taro‘ Millvlew Wcdnsadsy. Mr. W. L. Jenkins, Milivisw, was a recent visitor to Surrey. _ _.,_._ Mr. Harry Jenkins, Baulbrook, was a recent visitor to Anondale. Ml‘. Ira Stewart, New Perth was o. visitor to Millvisw thi. week. Mr. George Mcusahern Millvisw was a recent visitor to the city. Mr. George Smith, Millvicu was s, Guest of Mr. Percy Acorn. recently, Miss Hazel Smith spent New Year's tlhfimgucst of.’ Mr. and Mrs.\Geo1-g¢ Jan. Mrs. Albert Drake and family, Mili- vicw spent New Year's the guest. of Mr. and Mrs. B. Drake. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Everett Stewart, Vernon River and left them a tine baby. Congratulations, y... and Mrs. Wm. Mulch and little daughter. Iilairlc Esmscliffo wen guests of Mrs. Albert Drake recently. The many friends of Mr. Noy. Village Green were vcry sorry to learn of her recent misfortune having broken her arm. Mr. George Richards, Albcrry Plains who has been confined to his bed is inlprovlng. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery. The many friends of Miss Maria McMillian and Chas. McMiliisn their recent illness. Miss Margaret Huntley, Vernon returried home after spending s. pleas. ant visit the guest of Miss Isabel Bruce, Vernon River. view and Mr. and Mrs. Callum Bruce, Hermitage were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Drake, Millview on New Year's Eve. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jenkins, Hazel- brook. and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Wcatherbic, Pownsl spent New Year's the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jen- kins, Miiiview. The many friends of Mr. Donald McEacherh, Millview are glad to see him home again, but sorry he is not s]? well as his friends would like to see m. “suffer little children to com; unto me, for of such is the Kingdom 01' heaven", such was the case on New Year's Day, when at the close of a beautiful winter day, the spirit of Milton Preston two months oil; son J! Mr. and Mrs. Clarsnce Ward, Vernon River, was waited home. The funeral which was held on Jan. 2nd. WM largely attended. Service at the house and grave was conducted by Rev, Mr. Littlejohns. The hymns sang were: Safe in the arms of Jesus, Jesus Lover of my Soul. Shall we gather at the River. The pail bearers were: Mei-Sr! Everett, Harold and Milton and L- McNeill. ’ Charles McMillan 8r. Alborry Plains passed away to {the borne from which no traveller o'er returns” on Wednes- day afternoon, the second inst, at the ripe age of 89 years; During pl- most the whole tenure of his life he had been an exceptionally, healthy man. Whatever duty he was called upon to perform was. always trans- act/ed with regularity and exactness. he will be greatly missed in the community as well as the home. His wife predeceased him some years cs0- Thers are left to moum his l0". .W° daughters, Melinda. ‘ acher in Pl. Mar-la, at home, Harry. I fill/ll m" gineer, Frederick smlnl-Ml‘ lll Pl- I-lld Charles on the homemad- The funeral wihch was held 0n Friday morning from his late resid- ence to Cherry Valley was largely attended. Services at the house and grave were conducted by Rev. Mr. Raymond. The pail bearers were: Messrs M. McLean. clilfifl" 3°" Lean, Rob's Coady. Wm. Maclllohem James MacEachern and Gordon McMillan. BALDWINS ROAD WOMAN'S IN- STITUT! Eleven members and two visitors met at the home of Mrs. Peter A. Mc- Ksnna for the December mastitis. Roll Call was answafod by "different uses of potatoes." Paper was road and discussed on tbs Sanitarium question and was left undecided till next moot- fng. Discussion was sisolhald on how to raise funds for institute. TWO solos. "Mother Mschreo" and "Annie Laurie" sung by Mn. Martin P. 001'- coran in hsr usual capable mun-r was enjoyed by all. After ths rnsetinl adjourned a delicious lunch was scr- vcdbythehostclsaftarwhiohasoc- isi hour was spent. Next math-lg will be at tbs homo of Mrs. John Col-cor- anlioll Oslitobcanswcradbyfls- bour saving in tha kitchen." BRINGING UP FATHER Mr. and Mrs. M E. Jenkins, Mill- tr ‘l. New Annan Ani Vicinity Mouse was a vlnltor w e Monday morning Moasc was a recent busi- r to Bummer-ciao. Mrs. ‘h MaaDonaidwas a ra- t visl Bummsrsid - m s. Mr. Robert McMurdo Kelvin pllcl wslness trip to New Annan. Thurs- Mr._ and Mrs. 30pg00d Rayner Clcrrnont motored to Bummersis; Wednesday afternoon. . Walker returned from Buotouchs Saturday evening, after visiting friends them. Messrs Jarvis Dalzell and lmnit Mc- Millan were anion : those in K898108- ton. Thursday morning. Congratuiatons are heartily extend- ed m Mr. and Mrs. John Wood, on the birth of a. baby girl. Miss Edna Urch, Traveller's Rest has returned to Toronto, where am will resume her studies, Mrs. Harry Brown. Margatc, l: spending a. few days with her parents M1’. and Mrs. E. J. Wrlilili... Miss Elizabeth MacDonald, has re- turned to her duties in Summe lilo after an attack of flu at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MacDonald. and family of this place who have had severe colds are all able to be around again. Rcglst to report several cases of severe colds in this vicinity. and hopu that each and every one shall have a speedy recovery. Mr. Arthur wright of in]: place who was on a visit to friends in Buc- touche was lndisposed there for a few days with an attack of flu, but we are glad he has recovered and is tx- pectod home on Wednesday of this week. Many friends and relatives in this community deeply regret the death of Mr. Harry Lowtller, a respected citizen of North Carleton, who pas-std away at the Prince County Hvfiillull- Saturday night, 5th., inst. from 918"." ral pneumonia. following an attack ‘>1 Mr. 818mm m. can B1 flu. The funeral service took place ' Tuesday at 2 PM. from nu late W51- dence, thence to Searletown Ceme- y. Dr. E. C. Gillis, Kellsinglon, was ou a prolasional visit to Ciel-moot. Thursday attending Miss Gladys Campbell daughter of llir. and Arclfd Campbell. who is very lll- We are very sorry for this bright Yollllfi 31,-; who I135 been a student at Ken- sington High School for the past yea)‘. and to be laid up lust at lllls lump" of the term is too bad. And sincerely hops with such good attention as u given her that her recovery shall BB speedy and pennancnt. - Young Peoples Conference PROGliAMME. WEEK-END YOUNG A l run‘ wn Ghanaian \ i i PEOPLE'S CONFERENCE CllUR-l CHES OF CHRIST. PRINCE ED-t WARD ISLAND. JAN. IZ-ldlh. This is the Second Annual Can- fercnce. It will begin at 2.30 Sat- urday afternoon with Registration and Assembling At 3.00 Miss Marion Stewart. Charlottetown. will wel- come the visiting delegates. Wilfred McDonald, Mpntague, Miss Jessie Norton, Cardigan, and Miss Jean Linklctter, Summersidc, will reply to this welcome. This will be followed by a service of worship, by Miss Marion Royce and subsequent to this Miss MacArthur will speak on "True Valcur". At 5.00 there will be dislnimal for recreation and at 6.00 the delegates and others will assemble at the tables for a Fellowship Supper. which w be served by the Ladies of the local church. At the tabla there will baa "sing" toasts and speeches. In the evening service of worship at_8.00 o'clock Dr. MacDougail will laud. This will be followed at 8.20 by discussion, led by Miss Royce on "How we may effect our Purpose". Sunday morning there will be the regular morning public worship at eleven o'clock, with a special mess- age for young people. After the aflemoon Bible School Session the Conference will reassem- ble at 330. At 4.00 there will be a service of worship led by Miss Mac- Arthur, tollowed by a. discussion on "Our Purpose as Pilgrims“ lcd by Miss Royce. Th: evening service will be the closing one of the Conference, Miss MacArthur will lead the service of worship and Miss Royce will SPW-k on "to ba a Pilgrim". This will be followed by ths Closing Ceremony. It may be noted that the theme 0f the Conference is tdken from one of Bunyan‘! t messages in his DOW! "Vanuatu Bough-We all need to cul- uvacg ch; pioneering spirit as Chris- tiam and the flrure c! a pllsrlm l= irnpruslvc and striking to bring such a measure homo to us. In sp to of the wide prevalence of flu in the Island it is expected that I number of young NW1! W111 5° present from centres outside Char- lottatown ..__.___-_--_- "Ha took ma straight home after thy danco." "Oh, the cad." _. i - 7T| I yum‘ ‘HAIRIGQYNI Bl ‘ g “ Gi3§¥°st _ 88km. ass.‘- l l i i i ll tered.“ radio dream ~ ' one ‘Plug in, twill the selector and bc z victor-mung d! ‘Here is the fulfilment of your fondestl lradlo ~ in three beautiful models. ‘No batteries, no useless adjuncts. ' . Radio 1s astounding all hearers N instantaneous success! Con- quest of the entire Dominion Another Victor product has “regisr VlCIOT Victor fisvwl Perfect type of single station amazed. Company ' LumSed andu pomru cl riu Radio Frequency Lumwumn Inn. m». v.53}: {antic/ed ii the famous‘ will! the New Victor Radio, Loud Spcaker, eight "lllbfl complete: and "plug-mu" cord, for only Lowboy. designed specially for Rad!!! Dealers m bmunfully and clawed walnut. Eqrcppcd i610! St. Catherines Items Her luany friends are delighted to ilave lvfljs. W. it. Shaw remaining in the community for the winter. The many friends of Mr. Mulcolnr Lamont will be pleased to learn ol ills rapid recovery after a recent ser- ious iall on the ice. Mr. and Mrs. Ewell McDougald are receiving; the congratulations of many friends on the arrival of a bouncing baby girl. Rose Marie. Mr. and Mrs. John Laurie have re- cently removed to their new home. lately occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. McFadyen now-oi‘ Charlottetown. Mr. John fifcEuchern is rushing ill completion his new residenccbuill on the site o! an old one recently dc- stroyed by lire,-"Tile man with the‘. Duster.“ Influenza. the dread epidemic. ha. not yet visited this community. al though it will not be surprising if tm- . bug does find a lodging place some- vdlere among our pmgressivc citibclls Due precautions are being taken hou- evcr. and the necessary implements oi warfare are being secured to give this ullwelco g visitor a hot reception and a quick retreat. _ An old custom was revived in this thriving little community. when on Xmas Eve, the young people gather- iii ed together and visiting shut-iris and others sang carols particularly suited to the occasion. The singing which was well practised. and part of which was conducted outside on a wonderful moonlight night, was very delightful, and brought a pleasant Xmas spirit to every home visited. Needless to say the concert was deep- ly appreciated and brought such plea- sure to many as to justify the con- tinuance of this delightful old time practise. " The St. Catherines Hail Company intend holding a concert and basket social in the near future. and the younggpeopie are now busily engag- ed in preparation. A splendid pro- gram is anticipated. quite in keeping with the many delightful functions for which the people of this com- munity are noted. Whether it be Lawn Party, Bazaar, or Social. the fact that 8t. Cathel-ines is behind it is proof of a good time. a big attend- ance and large financial returns. Ev- erybody watch out for this one. Avery. successful ” lExamll-la- tion was conducted recently under the direction of the teacher. Mr. ’l‘heo. Ling. assisted by Messrs. Leo Berrlxan and Malcolm McNeil. A marked improvement has taken place in this school recently and very com- plimentary remarks on the work of the teacher were made by ratepay- crs who were present. At the conclusion of the examina- tion tha teacher treated the scholars and visitors to candy and fruit, while the scholars presented an address of appreciation to the teacher. accomp- anied with a volume of poems. by lit- erary masters. The Women's Institute of the com- ’ munity are holding regular and en- thusiastic rn ‘ _, gunlzation. which has often been re- ierred to as one of the most progres- ‘sive and active Branches of its kind (in tile Provuice. is continuing in its igoqd work along the lilies of colli- ‘lo chazltable institutions. {this Institute presented a beautiful guilt to rhq Dispensary. willie a sec- nd was disposed of at a ilandsonle_ géuroflt at the Bazaar held not long l ago. The sum of seventy dollalswas realized on this event. which makes a not total raised by this little group or w since organization in i025 of aver $500.00. Through their efforts the St. Calh- This little or- ‘ imurllty improvement. and assistance . Recently l Southern Notes Mr. Hugh MacNelll of’ Little BllldS. was a recent visitor to the city; Mr. and Mrs. Miiburll Keenan HVEPE aluong the recent visitbrs to lie city. _ I Mr. Murdock MacPhea oi Wood ls- nnd North, has lately gone to New ' lamp-mire. To tile regret of his nlany friends. ..Vir. D. J. Riley. merchant of Belle ‘Rivrr. is suffering from ilinoss. Among those who have gone in flrenton, are Mwssrs. James Lutz. oi lnlen Forest and Neil Macfscafi. oi ‘iris. I We regret to learn of" the vdeath iiu Chrlrloftetown of Mrs. Jas. ‘turn- ier lather of Mrs. Milbum Kaitlin. of Port Wood. i Hel- numerous friends will regret lit: learn or m.» illness o1‘ Mrs. Jav- C. lvacMilian of Wood Island lflut. ‘she has boon under the donor's care l . in ‘. c‘ ~ -1 ' - ‘r es 8 nool has been finis led about v rm Sham a WM,‘ I zompietely and presents an appear- lnce of which any community might . veil feel proud. Smclt fishing is the order oi‘ the I clay at present and many good cazch- . cs have been reported on the upper ‘reaches of the river. Tile majority of fishermen have been handicapped by the absence of ice. A great num- ber of nets have been set. however. The largest in local history. For weeks eager eyes have been scanning study of wasps. stars. squirrels. and every other prophetic source of wea- ther prognostlcaticn t9 gage the ap- proximate arrival of winter. lld its frosts and snows The banks of the stream have been patrolled night and did flop some had grown weary with waiting. and in the arms of Morph- eus. were punotu ' _ the blackness of night with those peculiar reverbera- tions commonly known as sndres. while the more vigilant were reward- ed by securing the choice nets in the stream. It is said that many storms. not due to atmospheric ‘disturbances followed. This situation and the phy- sical and caloric energy increased in some cases in the vicinity of these eruptions to such an oxtent as to make it very unsafe for the nwary or unprepared to approach near thereto. The story is told of one twine puller, who cnroute to his im- mediate net. was violantly attacked by a competitor. who. under str of great excitement. followed le custom of the early and more or loss savage ahoriginecs and attacked this disciple o! Isaac Walton with a tom- ahawk, or was it a "tummy cod"? Recognizing for the time being that discretion was the bettsr part of val- or, the attacked beat a hasty retreat, to his implements of war. from which he selected a long and stout pole. which ho placed in position and thus equipped like a knight of the round table. ho bullied forth to combairwith the foo. ’ Imagination of ths days Ind glor- lss of King Arthur lsnt addsdcour- l lluandslmugthtnthisioustcrand the proper horizon. and nlalring a‘ day. by ilardy fishermen. aspiring to be Smelt Kings. when the thermo. \ There horse- horn illany winters lll luv, p~<t quite sinliiar to the one w! ;i‘av~. new. but we fail to remember them Yet udniers. like history. ‘hay: a way of repeating hemsclves. l A man of unusual mechanlull ‘skill has lately 0188841 away in the how-on of Mr. John Henri} Compton. [of Pile River. at the rip.- age of 77 vrars. His mental attainments and lulanunl dMterity were much above g l ti‘: nvcrrllc. Tho Montague Fl-rilishinc Com- wnnv have of fnrc~ of man emolovcd in illmb""ll'i'! in Wood Island Evol- fllzs-e s‘iil remains w. wlntsrs W0“ i‘n the "art of the ‘"0 PTEs of wond- mld still left. Mr. P.0d. Macho" m‘ Upper Belle River. is in cllarg" of the cbcunlrg r-relv. Tile students aitr-nding lPrince n! Wales Crrlege from her- ‘and 65B- lvhore. wil‘ now strive dillgerull/ l" cultivate the acquaintarvs of tbs following now-l r-ntlemenz-J-‘l. V M811). Q. H. Flacuns. N}. T. Claw! and Cairns Jul"vs Caesar. the‘ Brill" est of them all. Some of our local horse-memoir beginning to get their horses ill training for the great racing event“ on ice. which are a regular ‘feature of our winter sports. Mr. Kbwlld White has two fine horses thbt s" expected to be in the money. but he must reckon with Mr. Lauwbmrfllfi" Lean of Little Sands. \ a very interesting combat ensued. All the war-like nlanoeuvcrs known . l1? the‘ users of the two weapons were employed with great skill, but after waging gladiawrial strife for some time. the modern knight working his weapon with great advantllfl ll “ safe distance, put his adversary w flight. l - During tho next few memento I- rcarend engagement was conduowd- which produced an ambition forlfmd in the retreating warrior, that l! have dons iustico to Alabamr. . leaving a haunted housb. The Ill- uatidn at present is one of armed neutrality with a "no man's will b0- twecn the nets." -By George McManus; ‘fulfi- ‘Y GOLLY- Al“. . L . l‘ l-LPUT ‘ft-llbd OM 8111:8116"? N THINIlGHBOIAQU-i" -