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‘ $77" '3 .S‘ will :5 :1 his year in the United States. Roque is :rdtrlie. _ aqnct its; first letter and its last, and‘thc “ports. '1' nice. set in, a' regular ,croquetlike 'w'ickets; just as in croquet, and there .are mallets; like croquet mallets, where- .murt is as firm and smooth as a bil- "l‘h'e' wickets,"'of bright steel, are “only .throuo‘h them. The short mallets are with which a roque‘ court is made.‘ The soil‘ - fine gravel. anwuuxmusa' A Revival of Rogue. An outdoor game for old men has showed a marked revival in popularity its name, and it is interesting and gen. ll'e'. Cro net is the parent of the word ake away from the term cro- t'erin roque‘remhins. In like manner, take away from the game‘of croquetits‘ dooiishness and its inaccuraciemend. the game of roque is-left, say the roquc ex- Roque is a game asvscienti-fic as bil- liards, but its rules resemble croquct’s There- is a peg, like a croquet he court; there not wickets, pattern; . there, are balls to shoot through the peg, at cachcnd of; are nine wickets, like croq with to hit these balls. But the roque liar‘d table, and its boundaries, are of rubber, so that balls may caromi'from them as from a billiard-table’s cushions. The halls ~them3eIVes ‘are solid rubber. one-quarter of an 'inch broader at their base than the balls that must be shot tipped with rubber and bound with brass or silver, and the material used in their making is rosewood or Turkish boxwood or lignum vitae or amaranth. Roque, in a word, is croquet, but are. quet erfected, croquet made scientific. Rare is the skill that its disciples ac- quire, and admirable are. the improve- ments that the game _makes in their health. ' ' It ’is interesting to consider the care- llrstis dug out to a level about two feet ‘below the one which the court will ulti- mately have. A base is then made of big stones and Cinders, and on; this base layersof smallerand' smaller stones are set, until finally there is a top layer of The gravel is covered with a fourâ€"inch coat ofrichest, purest clav, and after this has been mathematically levelled, and rolled to a bricklike firm- ness, it is sanded with a tiny sifting of white sea sand. The court’s dimensxons .ure seventy-two by thirty-six feet, and its boundaries of wood have rubber cushions, shaped like pool or billiard- table cushions, which present to the ball a sharp cdrre, so that it will rebound from them briskly. The court is rolled daily, first with a heavy, and afterward with a light, roller. It is daily watered and sanded, and after every game the ground about the wickets is levelled with c pingwqu.--le_velling_board. Altering Grade Marks on Fruit Packages. The fruit division, Ottawmsays in re- fcrence to this matter 2â€"Shippers who still use the old system of ' marking fruit “XXX,” “XX” and “X,” instead of “No. I,” No. 2,” and “No. 3" (which mean‘thc same thing), should always enclose the two lower grade . marks, “XX” and “X” in a circle, oval or diamond, in order that dealers who handle the packages may not have_an opportunity of injuring their reputation by adding an “X” to “raise the grade.”- This practice, though not common, has come under the notice of the .tradc, and is liable to cause trouble to the original packer whose name is:on the, package. ________.â€".â€"â€"-â€"â€"-â€"- Canadian Butter for Japan. The dairy division,~ Ottawa, reports that ass direct result .of the Canadian exhibit at the Osaka Exposition thrCc new customers have recently been seâ€" cured in Japan for the .butter made at the Government ’creameries in the west. in this connection it is encouraging to find that the amount of butter exported .to Japan by the dairy division is more than three times W The Upheaval of the Celt. Someone has been yelling forth the w irtucsvof the Celt. The upheaval of the -i-{felt'is :a periodic event, and is in some way distantly related to the Australian . drought cycles and the spots on the sun. ' Personally (says a writer in an Austraâ€" ‘iian paper) I have always found that . you can make a fast friend and'sworn . ally of the Celt by simply remarkingD in an affable manner, “Gobd n-i' ht, er- gcunt!” The Celtic chest swcl s imme- diately, there is a more dignified atmos- phere about the movements of his hind legs; and after passing that remark. ill-rec nights running you are free to commit any crime in the calendar-mmr- uler, arson. abduction; anything, in fact, ; but the crime of tearing "me uniform.” Yes, the Cclt is a very fine fellow as long .as you, address him as “Sergeant”â€"-un- Ziess he is a sergeantâ€"then I am always warcful to address him as "Inspector." "That, however, has to be done with dis~ motionâ€"4f done too often 01’ too sud- den’y the Celt is liable to burst. â€"â€"__‘.â€"â€"-Iâ€" A Failing of. History. Freddieâ€"Why is it said that history .san’t be written until years after the event? Cobu'iggerâ€"eBecause, my boy, if it. was written at. the time itoccurred it 3 would probably be true.â€"â€"“Judge.” .â€" .....-.. .. .«wsâ€" __ ..- N...â€" Advantages of Delay. First Farnwrâ€"--Yo‘.'. eiip to Low York yoursmgo. ‘.-‘::rl:scrâ€"v 0 ’ ‘i . . the more their to seerâ€"Ex. iHe ouplltcr tool: 9.2 Sound ‘ n. l dunno. no longer you i â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"~ Nature's Floor. One of the most important things about a hen house is theyfioor,’and all things being considered, moth-2r earth 'for a floor, there is a. very serious ob- jection. Some .people' ‘tell us it is “nature’s floor." However, as we ‘all know, “nature's floor" is a. Clean floor, as {owls when wild in their native. land roam far and wide, and the} ground over which they go (nature's floor) does not become soiled‘andfilthy, as an earth floor (a thousand times smallâ€" er than “nature’s flooi”) is bound to become, unless a great amount of unâ€" necessary hard work-is given out. Of course it can be kept reasonably clean by taking out four inches or more of the dirt once or twice a month, and re- placlng with new; but as the drt‘ppings be removed without so doing, we sur- mise they will not be removed as~'often as they ought, writes E. E. Banks in the “Poultry Advocate." . . - .- It, is said an earth floorfurnishes a 'dust bath, and that the grain can be scattered on the ground, thus giving the iowlsflthe much needed exercise._ Just think of it! A mixture of dust bath, teed, litter and droppings, might as Well say disease. A nice “mess” is ltnot? This is not all: an earth floor is a conductor of moisture and will draw moisture from the out- side ground, thus making lt more or less damp. ’ ‘ , ' The best and the nearestto a natur- al floor is a board floor, covered with sand or fine graveljand litter on top of this. Having‘the dust bath in a‘shal- low box by itself, this kind 0'! a floor can be easily kept clean, and the grain can be scattered in the clean litter, thus" giving'the fowls CXercise ‘just the same, besides adding a great deal more to their health and comfort than a fil- thy piece of earth. A cement floor, although agreat improvement. over mother earth, is not just the thing, as it is a. conductor of both cold and moisture and is much colder and damp- er than wood, which is a non-conduct- or of cold and moisture, therefore a. good tight board floor is the ideal floor. *mâ€"v . _. ‘â€" The Profit 1v Olcomargarine. 'An explanation of the reason oleo- margarine supplants butter is found in the profit manufacturers make from it. It is composed of lard and tallow, which sell at 6 and 3 cents a pound, re- spectively, and at the most the making of oleomargarine can not cost more than 6 cents a. pound. There were 87,- 800,000 pounds'of oleomargariuc man- ‘ufactured'in the United States last year. As it'sells at wholCSale for 10 cents a pound, the manufacturer makes a profit of $3,512,000. The average amount of butter pro‘ 'duced in the United States is in the neighborhood of 200 pounds a year for each cow. The oleomargarine manu- facture displaces 4,309,000 cows, worth at $25 apiece, $10,772,500. The average price of butter throughout the year is 20 cents a pound. Allowing a profit or difference of 8 cents a pound on the sale of oleomargarine by the dealer in place of butter. there is a difference of $7,024,000 'd’year which goes into the hands of the dealer. This makes a to- tal of-$10,636.000, the profit accruing to the manufacturer and dealer. Thus it willbe seen that the» Olen- margarine business takes from the dairy industry in this countrv in a single year the sum of $21,308,600. Persons who think that Secretary Jensen, of the State Dairy Association, was wrong when he said, “We need State laws governing the manufacture and sale of dairy products,” should think on these figures. ______..â€"..â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"d Pigeons will thrive in small yards. They must be mated or an extra. male will cause themvto quarrel. Tough on Papa. The correct answer to the charadc Kitty’s mother had found in the juveo nile magazine was “Henty,” and as the Charade was an easy one it was proâ€"- pounded to the youngster. “See if you can guess what this is dear: “ ‘A motherly fowl _ drink Makes a name the boys all know, 1 think.’ ” “I know win: the motherly fowl is,“ replied Kitty. “That's ‘hen.’ " “Right,” said her mother. “Now the ‘kind of drink.’ ” Kitty went into a brown study. and a. kind or .“Soda? No, there isn’t any such name as ‘chsoda.’ Henchocâ€"no, that won’t do. Hencocoa, henmilk, hen wineâ€"” . “What is it papa’s so fond of?" prompted the maternal parent. “Oh, I know!” exclaimed Kitty. "Rye! Hennaâ€"Henry!"â€"Chicago {Tribune Tho Mu n. The man seems to be morose, surly and selfish. , He occupies a hut in the woods, with not even a dog for a companion. Which is fortunate, perhaps, for the dog, for the man cooks his own meals. He wears a faded blue :;et and a pair of brOWn overalls, :.d when he is seen outside his but he is potter 13 around in a sceminglv aim“ 85 fashion. He wears his hair long and un- combed. ’ He does not shave. He smokes a strong black pipe. He burics himself in his hut. admits no visitors. He goes nowhere. No.‘ He is not crazy. He has not been disappointed in love. " He is writng a book. and he lves V in a hut in the woods so he can be j. close to Nature‘s heartâ€"Chicago Tl'i' Z brine. and we - ! I I wishfio inform my customers '. ,. that, in' future, oil’s-cholith be rendered every four months. Twelve months" credit is out Of 3 ' ’ date and'a thing. of the paSt. ’ ' ill same. _ Prosperous ii‘ iii ll ill ill it ill 0 ll m © E @@@ @@@@@@@@@@@< I desire to thank ,my' many customers for their patronage Wishing you all a i and solicit a continuance of the Merry Xmas and a Happy and many of them. ms. (scam. I ll . -_ -,__ uh <. New Year, and @c f@@@@@- Jos. McFARLAND. . :7 is PRINTING. BILL HEADS, q. NOTE HEADS, LETTER HEADS, STATEMENTS, CIRCULAR S, ENVELOPES, WEDDING INVITATIONS, MEMORIAL CARDS, »- LADIES’ VISITING CARDS. I We, have lately added a stock of .type' and stationery for printing Wedding Invitations, Calling Cards, etc., an can turn out first class work at reasonable prices. Come and see samples. Francis Street West. , . @®@e®@lfiuflfl@fimfi methods. frames and lenses. G .6 POSTERS. DODGERS, . SHIPPING TAGS, PROGRAMMES, BLANK NOTES, RECEIPTS, ETC, “ Gazette” Office. THERE’S STYLE In Glasses as well as in dress. The deep-rooted objection to the use . of Glasses on the ground of unsight- lincss is entirely removed by the artistic effect produced by modern Improperly fitted frames are both a, disfigurement and a menace to health, the effect ol‘ a perfectly fitted lens ' being annulled by them. ' We guarantee a perfect. fit in both I Sabbath School at 2.30 p. m. Sunday School 2 30 p. in Emmmmw....W ems-Molly- SOCIETIES. 1 NIGHTS OF TENTED MACOABEES Diamond Tent ‘No. 208. " Mcets- in the True Blue hall inllchrthur’s Block on the first and third Tuesday in each moulh. ROMS. Wrss, Com. C W. BUllGovxn,_R. K. ANADIAN ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS ., . 'l‘rcntVa-llcy Lodge Nos-71; Meet. in the Orange hall on Francis street west on the first, and third Mondays in each month Jonu Les, N. G. ' “ J.'Tl Tnonrsou Ju., Sec. 0. L. No. 9‘90. MEET IN THE ORANGE . hall on Francis-St. West. on the-second Tuesday in every month. i i K J. 'l‘. Tnonrsox JR , W. M. S. D. BARR, Rec-Sec- ; .NDEPENDENT ORDER of FORESTERS. Court Phoenix No. 182. Meet. on the last Monday of each month, in the True Blue hailin-McAnthur’sBlock; .. -- D. GOULD, 'Chicf Ranger. Tnos._ AUSTIN,- R. S. . iANADIAN ORDER OF FORESTERS . / Fenclon Falls Lodge No 0‘26”.- Meets, in the Orange Hall on Francis street west on the last Thursday of each month. F Smrnsnsu, Chief Runner W. D. Sucr, Sec. . a ’ YANADIAN HO’llE‘ CIRCLES m I A. V w i . ‘ 4 IE LOVN' Falls Circle No.l27,n1ectsiullhe True Blue hall in McAthur’s. Block the first Wednesday in every month. . P. C. BURGESS, Leader. R. B. SYLvns'run, Secrclury. 1?. AND A. m., GIR. C. 'THE STEâ€"Y Y . Lodge No. 406. . Meets on the first Vi edncsduy oi'euch montluon or before the ,full of the. moon lathe loci - ' Cunningham’s BlOck. ge mum In D“. )chiAnmn, W. ll. L. FITZGERALD, Secretary. . CHUIECI-IIGS. BAPTIST CHURCHâ€"QUEEN ST REV. . J. H. Hannah, Minister Preaching,r services el:1l'.\' Sunday at 10 30 a. m. and 5 m. Bulge Class and Sunday School at p. m. raise and ' ’ Thumduy a! 8 p m player senlcc on iE’l‘HODlST CHURCH _ ‘ I ; COLBORhE ill Streetâ€"Rev. John Garbutt, Pastor Sunday service at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. m E \ l League of Christian Endeavor, Tagging evening at. 8 o’clock Pra 'er meelin _ . on Thursday evenmg‘al 7.30. 3 g T. ANDRE \l ’S CHURCHâ€"COLBOR ' Streetâ€"Rev. R. C. H. Sinclair, PaiVsl-E tor. PServrccs every Sunday at 10.30 a. m and '4, p [11 Sunday School everv Sunday at 2 '30 p. m. Christian Endeavor meeting every l‘uesday at 8 p. m. Prayer mceurg - every Thursday at 7.30 p. m. SALVATION ARMYâ€" BARRACKS ON Bond} St. West-Caplain and Mrs. Banks Scrvwe every Wednesday, TL rs- dayfiand Saturday evenings 1118 p.111. ad on Sundaysat | l a. m., 3 p. m. and 7 30pm. i T. ALOYSIUS R. C CHURCHâ€"LOUISA " Sweepâ€"Rev. Father O’Leary, Pastor. Sci-Vices every alternate Sunday at 10.30 a. in. Sunday School every Sunday at2 p. m T. JAMES’ CHURCH. BOND ST. EAST Rev A S.Dic’kinson. Rector. 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