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n _r.’(?§'<“l.2 L “r if firearms-ins: :9 = ~ , *9} t - fore the. «. ,1.“ 1.“; $122.. Fromf‘iime'to time we see in ouri exchaiiges 'tirades against the Ens l glsh sparrow, and the last that camel tinder our notice appeared in the Linda Say ll’ulchmah- Wurder of the lat inst. l In the course of 9 chat, many years ago, ‘ with friend Solid. of the Bob. Ind., he said that anybody could write an arlicle on a subject with which lie was con- versant. but that. the journalist of real ability was he who could sit dowd and write a slashing editorial on a subject regarding which he knew little or no- thing; and we think that the "gentle- man who writes the“ leading articles" (as Smifl' v‘vonld put it) in the Watch- man- Wurder is a journalist of real abil- ity,as lar. at lam-t, as Ornithology is concerned. We do not deny that. the snai‘i'ows tiaraâ€"Luke the great majority of birdsâ€" some objectionable qualities; but when they are accused of crimes We have good reasons to believe them guiltless of, we feel like taking up the pen in their' behalf. Othello s dictum f‘ Nothing extenuate ‘: naught set down in malice,” is a good one to follow in writing at sparroWsâ€"or even of Boers. Having a natural liking for bird?) _“'e have closely observed the h lullSh sparrows since they came to the Falls many yearsago, and, unless those here differ in disposition from those in Lind- say. which is not at all likely. we can safely assert. that the W.-W's gravest charges against them are totally un- founded. A After accusing them, truth- fullv enough, of defiling signs, shutters, window sills_.,etc. etc., which are gen- erally washed clean by the first heavy rain, our contemporary shows that he has no ear for music by. calling their melodious notes “ screeching,” and then says : “ Nor is this all. They are the eu- ‘emies of desirable birds. No sang bird can live at peace where the sparrow comes. and as a result. they give up trying to live there at all. We have Seen three sparrows worrying‘ a grey- bird to death. The melody of the song bird that used to echo’ to the horizon and beat against the blue, has gone be. fore this radian invasion of w‘inged discord. But. that is not the Worst. The sparrow is not an enemy of hurtful insects, but he is an enemy of those birds that. are. Most- of the songsters are among these, but some of the best of them are modest, almost voiceless, little midgets like the clti’ckadec. Many of tliciuse‘CL ests that so ravage grain field and garden, and even the enter- pillar swarm. that has devastated the country of lite. are attributedto the disappearance of insectiverous birds he- ; English sparrow; The ques- tion is seriods enough to consider. We demand redress for the Ontlanders of the forest." Wedoub't whether more errors than are contained in the above quotation were ever crowded into the same menu» her of words, unless, as we have already said, the sparrows at the Falls are of. a meekcr and less aggreSsivc disposmon than those in other places. The only fighting we have overt-seen between sparrows and other birds is in the spring. when they and the purple martins have amusing 'Cnlllb'lifi for the possession of the little. houses set. up on poles for the accommodation of the mat-tins. n these engagements, which, furious as they seem. result in nothing worse than the loss of a few leathers, the martins, owing to their superior powers of flight, are always victorious, Unless, before their arrival. the sparrows have built nests. in-which case a compromise is eflected, and several of the houses we know of are occupied by sparrows and also by mat-tins, the native birds and the “ Outlandcrs " living under the same roof and mayor interfering with each lather. Robins, cliickadees and other birds are quite as numerous as they were before the arrival of the spar- rows, which may occasionally be seen bathing in the shallow Water at the edge ofa creek within a few feet of the so-called " wild canaries.” Spain rows are omnivorous, and are particu- larly fund of grasshoppers, of which they have nearly cleared the road Sides and vacant lots in this village. We ‘ have. seen them, hundreds of times, catching and eating the hoppers, or feed- ing theiryoung ones with them, and they will also eagerly devour, almost any kind of grub or insect. No doubt they do a small amount of injury to the farmer and gardener, but not more than is done by many native birds protected bylaw. We maintain that the Eng- lish sparrows are cruelly traduced and iii-aligned, and, consequently, we always 112:] .inc‘ined to defend them. Every *- harmless, necessary eat" (Shakes- peare) that has the run of a farm or a harden destroys more insectivorous birds in a year than are killed by a thousand sparrows, but there is no crusade against 'tlw c-its. although they also make away With no end of chickens, some of which might grow up and take first prizes at our pou'trv exhibitions. The Watch- mun's suwg'stion that the sparrows be poisoned is inhuman. parrow. i l g â€"_ each shoe. 0 Toronto. that 'will jingle in his pocket, " ' Search the world over and you ' ‘ Qwill find nothing better than Stub ' .éproof Rubbers, because Any progressive dealer can tell _ you all about Stub Proof, if ,not, write to the D. King Co., and they will tell you. ° You can't afford to be without them, because they are the best. See that Stub Proof is STAMPED on the bottom of The J. D. KING 00., Limited, Montreal. Sold by .i. L. ARNOLD, Feiielon Falls. \ Any man who wears the . D. King Co.’s Stu Proof Rubbers makes". moneyâ€"money . there is nothing better. Winnipeg. l Hockey. The Lindsay team 'came down on Monday evening to play the return match with our boys, and were badly beaten by :1 Score of 10 to 2. All of our boys played in excellent form, and any special mention is not required. Mr. Gill, of Lindsay, refereed the game to the entire satisfaction of everyone. the teams were as follows : Fcnelon Falls. Lindsay. A. Gould, Goal Gross, H. Deyman, Point . Burke, J. Boyce, Cover point Knight, W. Aldous, ghanncn, Q. Deyinan . ' illnm E. Beatenu,’} Forwards’ { Perkin: G. Ingram. Taylor. Personals. M r. Arthur Quackenbusli of Toronto has been can visit to friends at the Falls since Tuesday last. Mr. John Morin of Belle Rivici‘e, Que, brother of ilrs. William Camp- bell, was at the Falls from Thursday of last week until Tuesday. Mr Archie Thorburn of Victoria Harbor is visiting friends at the Falls. Miss Lavina Welsh returned home last. Tuesday, after spending two months in Toronto. Mrs. Dr. White of Kinmount is visit- ing her relatives at the Falls. Fowles‘ Corner. (Correspondence 0/ the GuZe‘tle.) SinCe last Writing nothing very strange has taken place. Too many of our young men and women let the revival meetings close on Friday evening. the 2nd inst, without taking a decided stand for Christ and few heaven; and our prayers are that those who have stepped out. from the world and sin may continue faithful unto death. Mrs. W. A. Gillis has been under the care of Dr. Wilson of Feuclou Falls. for about a week or ten days, and her many friends will be glad to know that there is a decided change for the better. Mr. John Uullis is still confined to the house, feeling better some days than others. We trust that. nothing will come in the way to hinder a speedy re- covery. In a good many homes there has been an epidemic of colds, but with no serious results. The postmaster here has received a present from a friend in Montreal, in the shape of, photos of the two world- famed railway bridges; one of them be- ing the C. P. R. bridge across the St. Lawrence at Lachiue, Que, and the other is the Victoria Jubilee bridge at Montreal. The total weight of metal in the Jubilee bridge is 4,000,000 lbs.. and Nit is 3 460 tracked, with driveways and footways. FIRE AT LINDSAY.â€"-Ou Wednesday night Messrs Dundas & Flavclle Bros’ oatmeal mill and power house were de- stroyed by fire, but we have not heard how it occured, nor any other partic- ulars. Ea'rnnmnvimamâ€"Don’t forget the St. James’ S. S. entertainment in Dick- son's hall next Tuesday evening, the 20th inst. A choice programme, con- sisting of music, reciiations and drills, will be given. Admission, 15 cents. W A. J. Graham’s great sale is now going on and will continue until Saturday night. Bear in mind that this is Graham’s last Week in Fenelon Falls, and ifyou care to save from $4 to $5 an a suit or overcoat call on Graham at once. DENTAL. â€"- Dr. Neelands. dentist. Lindsay. will be at the McArthur House, Fenelon Falls, on arrival of train on Monday, Feb. 19th, and will remain over Tuesday. He will have gas and best pain obtnnders. Call early and secure an appointment. LEFT ovumâ€"The Rev. Mr. Leilcll has left with us a short. letter with re- ference to Dr. Carmen’s address at Barrie; but, as he did n It bring it in until all our space was be~poken, we have, with his consent, laid it over until next week. yards long, double which would probably have gone down. METHODIST Cannon Norss.-â€"There were large congregations on Sabbath last, the pastor taking for his subject in the evening the prodiml‘s brother, and opened a series of evangelistic meetings, which continue with increasing interest each evening. All are invited. lvan- gelist Hill will (D. V.) be here the last of this Week. He is an attractive pas- tor’s helper, being a good musician. Aocmnur. â€"â€"1 Meeting Mr. George lzittleton, last Tuesday, with his right hand bound up, and asking him what was wrong with it, we learned that he had met with a painful accident a few days ago in Mr. Sandford's factory, in one of the departments of which he is employed. While working at a circular saw, he alloived his hand to come in contact with it, with the result that one finger was out nearly through, another was rather badly injured, and a third very slightly. The accident will lay him up for some time. but his hand, when healed, will probably be as useful as ever. _ CONsERV.AT1VE‘ CONVENTIONâ€"The North Victoria conservative conve tion. held in Fenclon Falls on Wednesday last, was i‘vcll attended, nearly a hun- dred delegates from various parts of the riding being present. delivered by Dr. Wood, Mr. F. D. Moore, Mr. J. H. Carnegie, M. P. P., and Mind. H. Delamerc of the Minden Echo. The following officers were ap- pointed‘: President, Mr. Johny H. Brandon, Fenelon Falls; Vice-Presi- dent, M r. McKee, Victoria Road; Secretary, Mr. C. W. Burgoyne, Fen- elou Falls. Executive committee: Mr. J. H. Del'amerc. convencr, Dr. Ray and Mr. Wm. McArtliur. local associations to the number of about thirty were also appointed. [6" A. J. Graham’s great sale is now going on and will continue iiutil Saturday night. Bear in mind that this is Graham’s last Week in Fenelon Falls, and ifyou earn to Save from $4 to $5 on a. suit or overscoat call on Graham at mine. NEARLY A BAD SMASILâ€"Last week two carloads of machinery, etc., for the new power-house arrived at the Falls. One of the articles was a sort of dome, in which too wheels revolve. It is 30 feet long. 11 feet in diameter,‘ and weighs 19 tons. On Saturday after- noon, while it was being lowered down a slide made of heavy timbers, the chain attached to it broke, and the mass. of iron struck the brick wall on the. river side of tlic power-house, cracking it badly and causing part of it to bulge out for a considerable distance, though none of it fell. The damage was bad enough; but. had the chain snapped when the flame was higher up the slide, a big hole would have been made clean through the wall, a great part of Dr. T. P. McCULLOUGH, Specialist, EYE, EAR. NOSE and THROAT. Will visit Simpson House, Lindsay, every Wednesday. Hours, 10 a.' m. to 4 p. m. Consultations, eye, ear, nose and throat. Pcterborough, corner George and Murray ssreets. ‘ rovnnoa FALLS MARKETS. Reported by the North Star Roller MW 00. Fcuelou Falls, Friday, Feb. 16th, l900 \Vheat,Scoteh or Fife .... 66' to 68 Wheat, fall, perbusliel . . .. - 65 67 Wlicut,spring= ‘.... .... 65 67 Barley, per bushel. ... . . .. 35 37 - Buckwheat “ . . . . . . . . 40 45 Oats, “ 25 26 Peusc, ‘ .... .... 55 57 Rye, H 47 is Potatoes, “ and Heating Addresses were I Chairmen of, Butter,.per lb...... ...... 16 18 Eggs,per dozen.......... "l4 15 Hay,pcr tou..,... ,...... 5.00 7.00 no... one. so' queue Hogs (live) .. 4.00 4.65 Hogs (Dressed) . ..... . 4 25 5.00 Beef . . . . . ................ 4.50 5.00 Sheepskins.............. 50 75 Wool 13 i5 Flour, Silver Leaf ....... .. l.9') 2J0 ‘. Flour, Victoria 1.80 2.00 ' Flour, Family, Clipper.... 1.60 L30 Bran, per 100 lbs ...... .. . 70 30 Shorts, “ “ 80 90 Mixed Chop “ ......... 90 1.00 . f..._....,_,~_..._..wg. ._... c+~ .7; CD 00 I have in stock a. good line of'i'Cooking Stoves at prices to suit {every- body. See them before buyincr. ' Axes "and; " Cress-cut ’Sa.ws.-'-i..-Aay9fie who intends taking out Wood during the (join-,- ing winter should call and examine stock of axes and cross-cut Saws. Best makesgaud lowest prices.» w ' ' .- Tinware of any description 'made to, order- on shortest notice 'by "a firSte'class workman. See the Cream Separator. »'_.1.f‘you.'maké butter you should have one; -‘ ‘ ' . GEO. MOGEE, 7T“ 33L$§$ ‘ifi‘fbifii‘gfil’qe. UlllllTlllill, HOURS, SH, --â€"-â€"AND - UNDERTAKING, W. FRANCIS ST. WEST." ' ‘FENELON FALLS.- a, THIS IS ‘ THE WEEK 1 -' _OF THE BIG -‘ CLOTHING ' SALE AT ‘ e The Bed Store. Come in and see the Bargains offered. _The Bed Store. , W-_ E- tDoes‘ Your Sleigh I l need repairing? If so, bring {it to S. S. Gainer’s shop on Francis St. and have it done before you want to use it. Or if you require new sleighs leave your order with him now, so as to have the‘m./ when sleighing commences. Mull. - . "V“""a’;~"-?: shy". ‘v‘f’v“‘/‘-'"v‘ ff/vwmv era.» r‘M‘y ‘ ., in? a: .,' . 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