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DEATH OF MRS. McFADDEN, FOR- MERLY OF CARIFF. We regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Bobt. McFadden, formerly of Csrdifl township. Mr. McFadden was one of the most successful farm- ers in the district, but his sons de- sired to enter a field of wider range and after they had gone to the west the farm was sold. Mr. and Mrs. McFadden moved some three- years Lin. McFadden died. The remains were brought to Deer Lake cemetey A very enjoyable evening was spent together, the members of the teim be- coming better acquainted with one another, and receiving fatherly advice from Past Presidents Flavelle, Drs. Burns and Russell, and other mem- bers of the executive, which was kind- ly received by the members of the team, and fittingly replied to by them. for motheroiMn.T.J.Lowryaners. The team, together with the follow- ing past-presidents and executive, were entertained to dinner by the pre- sident, J. D. Flavelle ,Lindsay; Rev. Dr. Burns, Brampton; Dr. Russell, Hamilton ;A. R. Goldie, Galt; J. A. Macfadden, secretary-treasurer, Toron- to; C. Turnbull, Galt; W. C. Matthews Toronto; J. W. Corcoran , Toronto; James Hedley, Toronto; W. D. McIn- tosh, Toronto; Geo. Anderson, Toron- to. Letters were received from Messrs A. F. McLaren, Stratford; T. C. Rob- son, St. Mary’s; W. T. Toner, Col- lingwood, past presidents, and from Rev. Dr. Wallace, Messrs. C.-.W. Cart- wright, Hamilton, and T. H. Brunton, Newmarket, members of the execu- tive committee, expressing regrets at their absence, and wishing the team‘ a succcessful and enjoyable trip. - 1 Several matters of detail were dis- cussed by the team, and it was decidâ€" ed that the team assemble in Toronto on Wednesdav. January 6th ,arrange their rinks, and have a friendly game with the executive of the asso- ciation during the afternoon at the Granite Rink, dine at the Granite Club in the evening, and leave for Montreal that evening, spending Jan- uary 7th in Montreal and leave there January 8th for Halifax, sailing from there January 9th by the Empress of Ireland. Toronto Star: The representatives (f the Ontario Curling Associ :.tion on the team of Canadians to visit Scotland, met yesterday afternoon at Nation- al Club. The following were p'es- ent: Lieut.?Col. Mackenzxe, Sarnia; R. L. Patterson, Toronto; Rando'zph McDonald, Toronto; T. I. Hamilton Ferguson; Alex. Logan, Parry Sound; Simpson Rennie, Toronto; J. H. Neel- ands, Barrie; R. M. Wadded, Peterbo- r0; R. S. Strathy, Toronto; and D. W. 3 Lennox Churchill. The other r em- ber of the team telegraphed that he was unavoidably detained but would be satisfied with any arrangement, the. the team would make. David Car- lyle, the president of the association, and J. A. Macfadden were also pres-I ent. ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR THE PRELIMINARIES OF THE SCOT- TISH TOUR. Ontario Curlers Meet in Toronto January 6th All modern imurovements conducive to good work wnth minimum amount of discomfort. Ofl‘ice over Canadian Bank of Com merce, corner Kent and William-sts. Entrance on Wilvnam-st Phone 272.â€" Graduate of Halal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and Honor Graduate of Toronto University. DR. H. A. NESBITT, L.D.S., D.D.S., 2'1 Willimst, Lindsay, near The Post We sell OVERCOATS, made to mea- ' t 1, b tifull trim-l Sault Ste. fiarie, o‘nn, Dec.‘ 28.â€" sure in any 5 ye eau y Another disastrous fire ViSited the meq’ from $17 to 530' Canadian 800 at three o’clock yester- “9 59H SUITS from $17 up. day morning, by which the handsome Don’t buy till you see what we can Hussey block was completely destroy- ed, and the Coronation block adjoin- do for on. y ing badly damaged. LOU WICKETT, 1,3233”; Afiifig Kfienfii‘éhfie‘inw’tfii Out of town students get free ticket tocity Y..\I.(3.A., T.A.S. or Y. \V.C'A. Write for particulars. Canada’s H igh-gmde Commercial School was founded 1n the Electric City one quarter century ago, Great demand for our graduates as Bus- iness College Teachers, Private Sec- retaries. Office Assistants etc. The emhudiment of the mOst Expeit Modem System known m Business Scie 1C9. “7e invite compaxisnn. Three Departments, Manned by skil- led instructors, Commercial Sten- ograpny. Telegraphy. Do you want a superb fit, style be- yond criticism, work that will stand the test, weaves the best in the old land ? Then come to me. The Point to Ponder and settle right now is, “Where shall I buy my Winter Suit or Overcoat ?” WINTER TERM OPENS JAMIh Peterbom Business Bollegs GEO. SPOTTON, Principal PAGE TWO- Merchant Tailor, DEATHS. GOUGH.â€"At Bay City, Michigan. terefered with. He also thanked the congregation for their liberal offering already given. After the reading of the epistle and gospel of the day, Fr. Casey preached a short sermon on the gospel, and in conclusion wished all the members of the oongregstion 3 very happy Christmas. asked all to thank God for having left the church, though damaged as it was, still in such condition that none of the devotions of the day were in- At the masses "Archdeacon Casey took oportunjty of expressing his great edification at the large number who approached the holy communion table, nearly every member of the congregation, in compliance with the wish of the missionaries, having re- ceived holy communion. He also At St. Mary’s chrurch Christmas a.; m. ,notwithstanding the damaged con- ;dition of the church, the usual Christa ?mas masses and devotions took place. At the five and half past ten o’clock masses the choir sang Loesch’s mass in F, the solos being taken by ‘the Misses Ella Brady, Mary Flurey, Net- tie O’Boyle and Mrs. Cathro, and the bass solos by Mr. Jack Hurley. At- the communion Miss Lena. Shannon sang the pastores. The organist} Miss Brady, deserves great credit for the careful practice and training which the rendering of the mass in so excellent a manner must have en- tailed. In the evening the vespers had to be dispensed with on account of the lights in the choir being cut off, rosary and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament comprising the ev- ening devotion. Christmas Devotions At St. Mary’s Church LARGE CONGREGATIONS ATTEND- ED THE THREE MASSESâ€"SPEâ€" CIA MUSIC BY THE CHOIR. Enquiry at the hospital lately elicit ed the fact that Mr. Hay is progress- ing nicely, and that he will recover without serious disability. The in- jury was so serious that it was feared that Mr. Hay might be permanently crippled, but happily there seems to be little possibility of such misfor- tune, as he is making steady progress towards a complete recovery. l Mr. Hay was brought to the Ross Hospital last week as the result of injuries received in the accident that occurred while he was doing some log hauling on his farm near Pleasant Point. Mr. Hay, while driving had the ill-luck to slip and fafl, and the horses drew a large 10g right across his body. A broken hip and injuries to the thigh were the results of the ac- cident and the injured man was brought to the hospital here. ‘ The many friends in town and coun- try of Mr. John Hay, the well-known proprietor of the popular mmmer re sort at Pleasant Point, will be pleased to hear that he is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. Mr. John Hay, Pleasant Point 15 Recovering WELL-KNOWN GENTLEMAN IS IMPROVING FROM SERIOUS INJURIES. __, .. -_-- -w..- €351: explosiofif Yeéte‘ré’hi' ééEéch has been kept up for the missing man, Kemp, but in vain, although the wing havewheen,na;jig}‘1$.searched.. The' cause of the fire, which started in the confectionery store, is un- kpown, but _thpse neg-by say it follow- On the lower floor of the Corona- tion block, Bemroses’ large clothing stock is almost a complete loss, and on the floor above the lodge room of Bessemer Lodge, I.0.0.F., was badly damaged. 7 7 , A _ The business places burned are: Carconen’s large confectionary store, insurance $1,200; Partlow’s second hand store; Kemp’s carpenter shop; St. James’ Hall, meeting place of all local Catholic societies. The follow- ing, who occupied rooms, were burned out: Mr. and Mrs. J. Hammond. Mr. and Mrs. Balder, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lemon, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Martel. One man, Alex. Kemp, aged 65, is believed to have perished in the flames. ,He conducted a carpenter shop in the basement, and has not been heard from since, although his coat and hat, which he wore one hour earlier, were found. He entered the building at two o’clock Sunday morning in an intoxicated condition. HUSSEY BLOCK. IS DESTROYED AND A MAN LOSES HIS LIFE. Disastrous Fire Occurs At Canadian “Sou” terer. The recipes given below are easy to make for a person 01 average knowledge of cookery, and do not re- quire so much effort that the hostess need tire herselt. They are not too elaborate, but depart from those of the cook books: Pineapple Eggsâ€"Soak the contents of half a box of gelatine in water, and when dissolved add a cuptul of grat- ed pjneapple( canned or otherwise). and the juice of one lemon. 9. cupful ofboilingwster, andacupfulofsue- ar; strain and set any to harden. As soon as the hardening process begins, whip quickly with an egg-beater and told injhe whites'oi five eggs. Mould in eggshells and serve in any Mu! There are many times when the housekeeper who expects company wants to set before her guests some- thing that is a little different, but which she can make herself without the apparatus of a. professl-enal ca- (From Letters of a Remittance Man,” by W. H. P. Jarvis, in December Canada West). i “Jenkins is a scoundrel and I am an ass. I am now convinced that he persuaded me to pay twice the value of my farm to the end that he might share in the profits of the agent sell- ing; and that he refrained from tell- ing me the better course in the culti- vation of the same, as its proper working would entail efiorts on us all, and that finally, still unsatisfied, he betrayed me still further into the purchase from a rascally agent, the land such as any man may have for the asking in this country. It fair- ly staggers one’s trust in humanity. Here I am without a son, robbed and deserted by him I trusted as a friend. pa.- I 'n a word of sym do gal a" or thy.)’ DISHES THAT ARE DIFFERENT. “HIS MONEY IS SOON PARTED." “I didn’t know I hurt the cow,” he said. “Then you remember hitfing her?” “Yes, and I slowed up as she rolled over on her back; but she waved her feet for me to go ahead, and so I con- eluded she was all right." (From Harper’s Weekly.) One day a complaint was recelved that a valuable cow had been killed on a certain day and by a certain engine. The case was referred to the proper department, but reference to the files showed that the engineer had failed to report such an accldent. Ac- cordingly he was sent for and asked why he had omitted to report the mat- ter. His Honor dismissed the case un- til after the Christmas holidays. Mr. George W. Hutton appeared for the plaintiffs; Mr. F. D. Kerr for defendants, and Mr. Tudhope, of Orillia, .for Mr. Hodgins. The protest was decided against Hodgins and in view of this the above mentioned parties decided to sue for the money. which they claim is legal- ly theirs. The Peterborough Turf Club was given authority to settle the protest by the National Trotting Association, under whose rules the races were conducted. The track of the fair grounds is an association track. Dr. Johnston, president of the Pet- erborough Turf Club, and chairman of the speed committee for the ex- hibition directorate, and Mr. Martin Connors, the starter at the races, ltestified at the hearing of the suit 1yesterday that they notified Secre- tary Hall, of the Agricultural So- ciety, that Walter G. was under pro- test, and instructed his not to pay Hodgins any money pending the outcome of the protest. It is alleged that Mr. Hall, acting under instruc- tion of President Leary of the Agri. cultural Society, paid the money over to Hodgins. The horsemen of Peterborougn are interested in the civil case which was heard recently before His Honor Judge Weller. The owner of HoL'and Boy and manager of Hazel Bell, are suing the Peterborough Agricultural Society for money which was paid to yMr. Hodgins, Orillia, manager (f lWalter G., the horse that was pro- ‘tested by them under the suspicion that he was Little Hector, or in any event that the horse was not the one claimed to be. Hazel Bell and Holland Boy started with the Orillia horse on the first day of the races at the Peterborough Fair last fall in the 2.20 class, and owing to the fact that the Walter G. was pro- tested, first and second money” re- spectively is claimed for them. The case referred to ba-mw mu be of general interest as several horse men were affected by the awarding of the prize money in the case now being tried in the c011, at Peter- boro. The Peterboro Exammer b.8313: TRAI NMAN KNEW SIGNAL. Identity of Walter G. Causes Legal Action CASE ARISING OUT OF SPED EVENTS AT FALL FAIR BEFORE JUDGE WELLER, PETERBORO. count of his dancing yours. is not -â€"His many friends will regret the slowness with which Mr. A. Skinner Colbotne-st., is recovering from the injury received a week ago. Mr. Skinner, who is well and hvorubly known by a wide circle, was entering his home a week ago yesterdey, when he slipped on the doorstep. telling ov- er beekwurds against the stone loun- dution. He received I nasty wound onthebuckofhioheudendwuren- dered unconecious for a law hours. borne; W. H. Pugsley, Richmond Hill; G. Teller, South JDumiries; Dyoux South Easthope H.110- Kay, Tiverton; A. P. Potter, Touca- ham; L. Boy ee, Warhorth; W. Bon- ald, West Williams; J. J. Wilkinson. Woolwich. E. MeekIey, Matilda; A. E. Baker. Merrickville; M. B yan, Newburgh; E. Norman. Osprey G. A. Wanna. Pilkington;1. H. Smith. Port 00!- by acclamatioxf: H. C. Melin, Ayr; J. W. Gage,_Bartog; J._ F.Al_)amn. Krug, Chesley; GSutherland, Inger- aoll; gA. Loerch. Listowel; W. S. Hall. L’Orignal; J. W. Horseley, Meaford; J. deW. Randal, Niagara; B. Ban- kin, North Bay, W. 8. Davis, Oak- ville; 0. Hope well, Ottawa; HRush. Peta-borough; I. Matthews. Port Ar- thur; M. Mullen, Preston; J P. Hen. ry, Ridgetown; W. Edwards. Bock- land; J. E.Hay,eaMSeaforth; G.Ged- dea, St. Thomas;M .Sawteil, Wood. ful almost everywhere. There are not many important questions coming before the electors in the way of by- laws compared with last year, except that some ninet odd municipalities will vote on the focal option question. Following is a list of the mayors electedLD._ McILaclilin, Amprior; C. Municipal nominations were held throng hout Ontario yesterday, the feature being the small number of elections by gacclamation, candidates for the various oflices being plenti- Outside Nominations ln Provincial? Tm ‘ The city of Measina has suffered probably more than any other place, the latest information coming indir- ectly from that quarter stating that two-thirds of the town was destroy ed and several thousand persons killed. The steamers Washington and Montebello, which were in the harbor later, proceeded to Catania, loaded with injured, who were so stupified by terror that they seemed unable to rea- lize what had Yhamiened, simply say- ing that it looked as though the end of the world had come. Five steam. ers left Catania for Messina. to assist in removing the injured from that The Followinz m verge elected The Italian Government has pro- ceeded energetically to concentrate at the points of greatest need troops and engineers. Members of the red cross were despatch to various places, and camps and provisions were immediate- ly prepared, all available railway lines and warships being used for their transport ,, A _ _ _ All reports show that the present catastrophe embraces a larger area than the earthquake in 1905. The tidal wave which followed the earthshocks. on the eastern coast of Sicily sunk vessels and inundated the lower part of Catania. It is known that a num- ber of people were killed in that place. The rushing waters carried everyâ€" thing before them and caused an in- describable confusion. The fate of entire regions within the zone of the earthquake is unknown. but reports received here up to a late hour last night indicate that the havoc has been great, and the destruction to life and property more terrible than Italy has experienced in many years. The uncertainty of the situa- tion has filled all Italians with the deepest distms, for they still have fearpes that the day may come when that part of the country, which seems to have been most blessed by nature. will be destroyed by the blind forces of that same nature which nearly nineteen centuries ago overwhelmed Pornpeii and Hercalaneum. THIRTY-SIX MAYORS AND REEVES ELECTED BY AC- CLAMATION. I Rome, Dec. 29.--The three provinces of Cosenza. Catanzm and Reggie di Calabria. comprising the department of Calabria, which forms the south- western extremity of Italy. or “the toe of the boot,” were devastated yea- terday by an earthquake, the tar- reaching efiects of which were felt almost through the entire country. The town of Messina, in Sicily, was partially dmtroyed, and Catania was inundated. In Messina hundreds of houses have fallen, and many persons have been killed. 1" Three Provinces Swept I Add City Ruined Dead and Dying Litter the Streets And People Flee In Terror EARTHQUAKE DEV ASTATES ALL OF SOUTHERN ITALY THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS. (Special to The Free Press.) Towns DIE our “nodal W31 Few can any wimmmmmnmm 6! mine.“IJoveit! Ilonit! Ilou. Dutytho Mainspring. If we were honest with cunning vetouldgdmitwegotochnrehme Mmddutythanmmnu Minn. Ygu‘knoywodnn there was no visible evidence of its influence in his conduct. he said: “You see my shirt? Yes; well, it. clenn,butyouseenostgmot.o.p and fine: .do you? Suns my with going to church. Does you good, but week. We note the new mm and “who's there,” and listen to the mel- low organ music, end somehow feel benefijtted, though it might be had toexphinwhy,nnleuwequiotedthe rustic philosopher who. when uked whet good church-going did Mm when be our own fault; no other listener} it may bring aid and comfort. ‘ Makes One Feel Better. It is pleasant to see the faces of our acquaintances around no and no exchange a word of greeting with them. In cities this means less to In than in the counh’Y. where, perhaps. the assembling under the church :00! is the one social opportunity of the Well, there's one reason in that lost “why." If we received no other bene- fit, gained no spiritual uplift. it has beengoodforusmhavehndthathslf hour’s mental indwelling. something perhaps, that we would not have had under our own roof. It is good to get. into a. quiet; devotional atmos- phere even if the message from the pulpit falls on dull ears. That my king appointed it? What good does church-going do us when we think our own thoughts through an uninterest- ing address on dead issues? Why go to church when the ser- mon bores us and the minister pre- sents the same old platitudes Sun- day after Sunday? Why not. give Sunday to its first purpose, "the rest day for slaves," as the old Babylonian EVEN IF SERMONS ARE ONLY PLATITUDES, CHURCH-GOING IS PROFITABLE. Church Going Advised For Both Young and Old Midnight roports atnto that Rome. the capital of the Province of Bavaria «Ii Calabria. eight milea from Mes. eina. on the opposite side of tho strait, has met the same fate as Mossina, hut thme reports have not boon con. firmed owing to the lack of telegraphic facilities. 5 While the number of deaths at that place is not believed now to be large, there were several tragic occurrences. Among the children swept away by the tidal wave was a boy 15 months old, who was torn from the arms of his mother. The mother, too, was overcome by the force of the water and lost consciousness. but her body was caught by a railing and remained there until she was rescued. (Detroit Free Press.) a the faces of 1nd us and so ӣ21123; greeting ““3 votional 1‘ sum less to us ing. The rhere, WM“. subdued he church :00! the tron-t m" M“ "“1 cause, the nn 6- AL- _.-) ‘every word of the service, the music, the chants, the sermon. I always get calmed and strengthened if I can go to church. every Sunday." To an emotional nature there is a sensuous pleasure. not entirely de~ votionnl in chnrecter, in church-go- ing. The “dun religion: light.” the o _..I_ A!“ , x - -- or?" " pipe mm a “E (11 becomes clogged nude 1 handful each 0{ common Pi in. Mix and force down the 99. Leave for half an hour or W “I‘ll pour down 8 1‘8““ Of bow m and flush afterward “‘1‘ ”MM “The best people." that is. was Who represent the 5mm reputable part of the so 150 church. We show ourselves in 0111 them- M 00mpany when we j rm. ‘he church oftrn masks $111119” {Hid hYPOCriteSâ€"for a Mme “1885‘ B“ "m is not thv cizurch' N003 of us can say in what motile” '9 may prove {also to everything W W! honor and respect. Let us 5nd? the Wanders leniemly. nor lat-be“ 3’“ example bring that which is m “3915 into disreputc. resents approved smnfz: ~ lie OpiniOD favors (L111: \521': outward evidence of :11' the higher and more :I-in 0‘ life and time. TH URSDAY. DECEMBER 3m, M HOUSEHOLD HINTS- ..â€"Exchnn89- water. }I\; \- 3 soundcst and most of the communit-V' 9 show curse!"es in hen we join the“ oftrn masks 5mm? 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