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/ : CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL. ir Clergy.—Very Rev. Lowther E. Brandon m. a. Dean and Colonial Chaplain. Rev. E. C. Aspihall. Canon of Christ Church Cathedral. Select Vestry.—Mr. J. G. Poppy, Minister's CliurcE-warden and Hon. Sec. Mr. F. Durose, People’s Church-warden. Mr. Thos. Binnie. Honorary Treasurer. \ Capt. McLauchlin, Mr. W. A. Harding, Sidesmen, and Mr. Thos. Watson.
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i !> , i BIRTHS. “Jesus put His hands upon them and blessed them.11—S. Mark x. 16.
Harries. June 16th. At Hill Gap, Fox. Bay, East, the wife of Joseph Harries, [of a daughter. MacKay. Nov. 26th. At Lester Creek, Fox Bay, West, the wife ot George [MacKay, of a son. Lee. Dec.' 2nd. At the Green Hill, Port Howard, the wife of Charles Lee, . [of a daughter. i Smith. Dec. 8th. At Port Edgar, the wife of Edwin John Smith, of a son. ! Kehvay. Dec. 19th. At Stanley, the wife of John George Kelway, of a son. Coleman. Jan. 9th. At Stanley, the wife of John Coleman, of a son—still born. MARRIAGES. “ There icas a marriage and Jesus was called.11—John it. 1,2. I Biggs and Pimm. Dec. 31st. At Stanley, Vincent Arthur Biggs and Mary Pimm. r Hill and Lellman. Jan. 5th. At Stanley, Rev. H. H. Hill and Madeline Lei 1 man. DEATH. a “ God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death!1 | \ Rev. xxi. 4. !! Goss. Jan. 11th. At Stanley. Maud Goss, infant daughter of Wm. Goss, aged 6 weeks. i i i Notices of Births, Marriages, and Deaths should be sent to the Editor as : ft soon as possible. i
;; n The Lessons, &c., for every Sunday and Holy Day in February.
2. Purification of Mary, Morning. Exodus 13.1-17 ; Matt. 18.21-19.3 ; Ps. 9-11. the Blessed Virgin. For the Epistle—Mai a chi 3.1-5. Gospel—Luke 2.22-40. Evening. Haggai 2.1-10. Acts 20.1-17. Ps. 12-14. 7. 6th S. aft. Epiphany. Morning. Proverbs 1 ; Matthew 21.23 ; Ps. 35 & 36. Epistle—Colossians 3.12-17. Gospel—Matt. 13,24-50. Evening. Proverbs 3 or 8 ; Acts 22.23 to 23.12, Ps. 37. 14. Septuajjesima (70). Morning. Genesis 1 & 2.1-4. Rev. 21. 1-9. Ps. 71 & 72. Epistle—1 Corinthians 9.24-27. Gospel—Matt. 20.1-16 Evening. Genesis 2.4 or Job 38 ; Revelation 21.9-22.6 ; LPs. 73 & 74.' 21. Sexagesimal (60). Morning. Genesis 3 ; Matthew 27.57 ; Psalm 105. Epistle—2 Corinthians 11.19-31. Gospel—Luke 8.4-15. Evening—Genesis 6 or 8 : Romans 5 ; Ps. 106. 24. St. Matthias, Morning. 1 Samuel 2.27-36 ; Mark 1.21 ; Ps. 116-118. Apostle cj* Martyr. For the Epistle—Acts 1.15-26. Gospel—Matt. 11.25-30. Evening. Isaiah 22.15 ; Romans 8.1-18 ; Ps. 119.1-32. 28. Q aingm.ajesima (50). Morning. Genesis 9.1-20 ; Mark 4.1-35 ; Ps. 132-135. • ( Epistle—1 Cor. 13.1-13. Gospel—Luke 18.31-43. Evening. Genesis 12 or 13 ; Romans 10; Ps. 136-138. T» m ! I The V orking Party meets at Mks. Dean’s on Thursdays, Jan. 14 th and 28th, and Feb. 11th and 25th.
i ; af i IW BAPTISMS. I June 3rd. Robert Peter McPherson. HU ,, 15th. Vera Janetta Munro Pearson. \ MARRIAGES. i “ There was a marriage and Jesus was called.”—John ii. 1,2. 'i iv June 16th. At Darwin, John Allen to Emily Annie Phillips. ; i : DEATHS. “ God shall ivipe aivay all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death.” ! Rev. xxi. 4. May 16th. At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Austen Glynn, 75, Shorrolds Y Road, Fulham, Annie Adams, wife of William Wellesley Adams, Falkland Islands, aged 52 years.—From “The Standard,” May 19th, 1896. i June 14th. At Bombessa Hill, Henry B. White, found dead in bed, aged 31 years. July 3rd. At Stanley, Mary Jane, the beloved wife of John Bailey, aged 38 years. July 9th. At Stanley, Agnes Catherine, the dearly loved daughter of William Peck, aged 3 years. i Thank-offering to Offertory, 5s. 6d. To the Church :—Mrs. David Smith, £1 ; Mrs James Smith, Great Island, £1.
i The Working Party meets at Mrs. Dean’s on Thursdays, July 16th, 30th, and August 13th and 27th.
In last month’s list of marks received at the Sunday School Examination John Halliday’s name and marks were omitted. Viva Voce 8, Examination Paper 111, Weekly Answers 35. (Highest possible number of marks were respectively \ 29, 42, and 80.
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i ' CHRIST CHURCH, FALKLAND ISLANDS. CHURCH SERVICES. Receipts. £ s. d. Dec. 6. Offertory Sunday :—jflfcOUlUUCJ pl'ager at 11 a.m. ... 1 11 94 ! » 13. 3 3 ... 2 12 7 33 Evening prater at 7 p.m. „ 20. .... 2 1 f 33 Week-days:—/IDorning Ipragei* (daily) at 8.45. » 24. „ Festival (Xmas Eve) 2 164 >, 25. 33 (Xmas Day) 3 0 3} levelling prater (Wednesday) at >> 27. 33 ... 3 9 104 [7 p.m. Balance ... 1 7 64 TTbe IbOlV Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 12 noon; and on the £16 4 844 2nd, 4th, and 5th (if any) Sundays of the month Expenditure. at 8 a. m. !/' Sexton ... 3 2 0 The Sacuamknt of Baptism, and Churchings on Organ Blower & Bell Ringer ... 1 0 0 any Sunday or week-day. Sunday School Sunday ... 3 8 114 Printer’s Account ... 0 5 0 ^Balance ...... 8 8 8} . \ Choir Practices:—On Wednesday, after Evening ■ £16 4 8} Service, at 7.45 p.m., sharp. * Towards premium (£17 10s. Od.) on insurance Choir Practices for the Children on Sunday of Christ Church, &c. after Sunday School at 3.30 p.m., and in the THOS. BINNIE, Vestry on Wednesday at 4.10 p.m. Hon. Treasurer. Sunday School in Christ Church at 2.30 p.m.
Catechising:—On Sunday in Christ Church at 10 BAPTISMS. a.m. * Prayer Meeting in the Vestry on Monday from 7 to Dec. 10th, 1896. Sarah Grace Elizabeth Adelaide Alice 8 p.m. [Lee, The Green Hill, Port Howard. „ 10th „ John Thomas Alexander McLeod, t he alkland slands ending ibrary T F I ’ L L in the [White Rock, Port Howard. Social Club-room on Friday at 3.30 p.m. „ 12th „ Edivie Margaret Harries, Port [Howard, East. The Children’s Library in the Vestry on Sunday „ 13th ,, Louisa Ellen Mathews, Port Howard, at 4 p.m. [West. Penny Savings Bank :—On Monday in the Senior ,, 13th „ John Obadiah Skilling, The Second Government School at 9.30 a.m., and in the [Creek, Port Howard. „ 16 th „ Alfred Charles Edgar Smith, Port Infant School at 10.30 a.m. [Edgar. „ 16th „ Bernard Francis Lester MacKav, [Lester Creek. „ 22 nd AVERAGES, DECEMBER, 1896. „ Ellen Armstrong, Darwin Harbour. „ 27th „ Sydney Ratebook Summers, Stanley. Jan. 3rd, 1897. Andrez Pitaluga Bonner, Stanley, [and San Carlos, South. Number of Congregation Morning ... 291} •i „ 4th „ Maud Goss (private baptism), i" Evening 33 33 1264 [Stanley. Number of Coins ... Morning ... 1274 Libraries. ... Evening 54 Subscriptions to Periodical Library 33 33 and to the Children’s Library are now due. Christ Church Bazaar will be held, D.V., some Number of coins in the Offertories:— time in February. All contributions will be grate- 12 half-crowns, 13 florins, 70 shillings, fully received. When the date is fixed, plants, cakes, 174 sixpences, 149 threepenny pieces, 517 pence, &c., will be particularly acceptable. 91 halfpence, 1 farthing, 12 other coins. Canon Aspinall left Stanley for Darwin and Lafonia, Jan. 9th, 1897. i ! I •!
r | THROUGH God’s gracious goodness, we have Even in our own Islands, most of those who have been spared to enter another year. What spent a large part of their lives working in the camp awaits us during it, we cannot tell. What it will have had at one time or other, very narrow escapes bring forth, none but the All-knowing can conceive. from flooded streams or rising tides. Fires, thank If we look upon the political world, we see all God, have not been followed by fatal consequences, t j nations armed to the teeth, groaning under the double except once in Stanley and once on a burning tussac ■ tax of men and money, which this state of affairs de island. .A ) mands. Our own Empire is spending millions on (2) Troubles must and will meet every one of us ships, men, fortified harbours and coaling stations ; during this year, (a) Some are caused by our own ! how it will all end, who can say ? acts. Excess in eating, drinking, or sleeping bring But when we turn our thoughts to ourselves and to with them pain and suffering of the body, and, if those in whom we arc most interested, we find the persisted in, death at last, (b) Dishonesty, unfaithful same uncertainty. Yet this uncertainty is mixed with discharge of duty, temper, impatience, foolisli talking, a considerable amount of certainty. All social and all bring in their train their natural fruit—loss of domestic life will go on as usual; mankind will eat and character, situation, or friends. (c) Troubles are drink, marry and give in marriage (Matt. xxiv. 38) ; brought on us by the misconduct of others. Children by unfilial,disobedient, unbecoming conduct, cause much [ they will joy in success and mourn in disappointment. •: (a) The young naturally and rightly look forward pain and sorrow to their parents and friends. Spiteful, hopefully and cheerfully to all the happinesses of life, tale-hearing,or talkative relatives or neighbours produce and never think of the disappointments, sorrows, and many a sore, and much friction between acquaintances. . mistakes, which most surely await all. (b) The (cl) Then there are all the sorrows and troubles of our middle-aged and old, just as reUdily perhaps, look mortal lives. Sickness, pain, suffering, infirmities in more to the seamy side of life, they have learned by our bodies ; the loss of relatives and friends : in some experience and actual suffering how true are the cases the decay of one or other of our bodily senses, words of Eliphaz, the Temanite, “Man is born unto in others of mind and body ; there is the known fact trouble, as the sparks fly upward.”—Job. v. 7. that we have one year less to live, that we are one In what spirit, therefore, should we meet the un year nearer the grave and God’s judgment throne. known future of the year which has just commenced ? These are true but sad thoughts. What will sus In the same practical manner and in the same spirit tain us as we think of them ? What will give us in which Jacob set out from the employ of his uncle courage to take up the cross of life and bear it faith Laban to return to Canaan, to his father Isaac. He fully to the end ? r>! sent a most valuable present to appease the just re II. God will not allow His people to be overcome sentment of his brother Esau and then cast himself on by trouble. I will be with thee.” “ I am the Lord God's protection in earnest, heartfelt, long-continued thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour.” “ His prayer. See Genesis xxxii. Name shall be called Emmanuel’, which being inter i There are many promises ’ in Scripture which stir preted, is, GOD WITH US.”—Matthew i. 23. “ He us up to greater trust in God, while we at the same that toueheth you toucheth the apple of His eye.”— time exercise all due care and foresight in providing Zechariah ii. 8. He watched over his people in Egypt for the future. Cromwell well expressed this double and brought them into the promised land. He guarded duty, when he said to his soldiers, “Put your trust in the three Jews in the burning fiery furnace, “ Lo, I see God, mv boys, and keep your powder dry.” Or to use four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and the figurative but graphically practical words of the they have no hurt, and the form of the fourth is like evangelical prophet Isaiah, “ When thou passest the Son of God.”—Daniel iii. 24. He sent His angel through the waters, I will be with thee; and through and shat the lions’ mouths that they should not hurt the rivers, they shall not overflow thee ; when thou His servant.—Daniel vi. 22. He cheered the humble, walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned ; God-fearing maiden in the daily round of household neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am duties by the words, “ Hail, highly favoured, the Lord the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy is with thee.”—Luke i. 28. He spoke by night to Saviour.”—Isaiah xliii. 22. the lonely, suffering and depressed prisoner for Christ’s I. 1. \Ye all know what good servants fire and sake, “Be of good cheer, Paul,”—Acts xxiii. 11. water are. in fact the civilized world could not get on He said to the bereaved and weeping widow, “ Weep A for an hour without them. Yet what awful destruction not.”—Luke vii. 13. and ruin they cause at times ; if this is the case in III. God brings good out of evil. temperate zones, what must it be in semi-tropical lands See how Jacob’s deceitful, timid character was like Canaan : there torrential falls of rain cause the purified, strengthened, and lifted up by a. long life streams to rise and overflow their banks in a few of toil, suffering, and worship. Look at the impulsive, hours; and fires, especially in summer, destroy in a hasty, loving, unstable Peter taught patience, quiet very short tune not only the homes hut also the crops submission, steadfastness of purpose (John xxi. 18), of a Whole country shle (Judges xv. 5). These figures by the trials, experiences, and devotion of life. I he aie often used m Scripture to convey the great diffi culties and dangers which await all in this life herdman of Tekoa (Amos i. 1, and vii. 14), was moved \\ e went through fire and water.’’-Psalm lxvi. 12. by the Spirit of God, while following his lowly occu pation. The treachery of Judas, the selfishness of
J- the Jewish authorities, the cowardliness of a Roman A very handsome purple altar cloth, stoles, &c., for governor—Pilate, all were over-ruled to work out the use during Advent and Lent, presented by Mrs. salvation of mankind. The eighth and youngest son of G. M. Dean. Jesse of Bethlehem—David, despised on account of It is with very much pleasure that the above gifts his youth and supposed want of character, was con to the Cathedral are acknowledged. Everything sidered as fit for nothing better than the post of which adds to the brightness and attractiveness of our 5 shepherd over a few sheep : yet the hardships, dan Church Services and to the intelligent devotion of the gers, and difficulties of this lot prepared him to act worshippers is a real help and tends in the end to as chief shepherd of God’s people. make the Church the home of the inner spiritual life Conclusion. 1. “ The time is short.” At the very of our Church members. worst, all trial, toil, disappointment, and suffering will soon be over. 2. We are the soldiers of Christ, we 0- are treading where the saints have trod, Christ the JUNIOR CHOIR. Royal Master has gone before, shall we fear or fail to follow ? “ There hath no trial taken you but such as man can bear.” All, all, and it may be much more Prayer Book Examination. that you feel so hard, has been already suffered patiently and successfully by those who have passed 1. What is the first line of the “ Venitc,” and into eternity ; the grace which supported them will where is it taken from ? What verse should be sung sustain us also. 3. We are being gradually prepared softly in it ? for better, clearer, higher service in the future life 2. What is the name of “ We praise Thee, 0 (John xiv. 3), shall we lie down under the burden of God ” ? Write all you know about it. the needful training ? Well may the prayer be oft 3. Write the first words of the “ Bcnedicite,” and on our lips :— say where it comes from. “ Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, 4. Write the story of the Bcnedicite. Lead Thou me on ; 5. Give the other names for the “ Song of the The night is dark, and I am far from home, Three Children,” the “ Song of the Blessed Virgin Lead Thou me on. Mary,” and the “ Song of Simeon.” Keep Thou my feet : I do not ask to see 6. Write the first line of the “ Jubilate,” and say The distant scene; one step enough for me.” where it comes from. 7. What is the “ Benedictus ” ? Who sang it, and LOWTHER E. BRANDON. where is it taken from ? 8^ What is the “ Gloria ” ? O- 9. Why do we sing it after the Psalms ? PRESENTATION TO CHRIST CHURCH 10. After what Canticle do we not sing it? t 11. What docs Advent mean ? CATHEDRAL. 12. At what special part of the Service does everyone bow at the name of Jesus ? £ s. d. 13. How used the men long ago to shew reverence A solid brass Altar Cross, set with five at that part, instead of bowing ? real crystals ... 11 11 0 Maximum Number of Marks, 49. Freight, Packing, Case, and Marine In 1 surance 2 0 0 Alice Aldridge, 47. Ida Mannan, 45. Isabella Watson, 42. Beatrice Steel, 3G. Nellie Poppy, 33. £13 11 0 Lily Carey, 26. Ella Kiddle, 19. Bella Kchvay, 14. First and second prizes were awarded to Alice Subscribers to the above :— Aldridge and Ida Mannan. Mrs. G. M. Dean, £1. Mrs. C. G. A. Anson, £1. O C. G. A. Anson, £1. W. A. Harding, 10s. Mrs. Grierson, 2s. 6d. Miss E. M. Felton, 5s. Miss W. MONTHLY NEWS LETTER. I Felton, 5s. Miss V. C. Felton, 5s. Mrs. Felton, 10s. E. J. Mathews, £1. Wm. Wickham Bertrand, £1. HERE are various items of news, some not im James Godfrey W. Bertrand, 5s. Airs. Bertrand, 10s. T portant enough to claim a separate paragraph, Miss Mabel Bertrand, 5s. William Lynch, £1 Is. but nevertheless of interest to those acquainted with Mrs. William Lynch, £1 Is. Miss N. Felton, 5s. Stanley. The Barracoutu, after a stay of nearly three II. Clement, 10s. 6d. Mrs M. Keay, £1. John months, left on 18th December, amidst many regvets ; Skilling, senior, 10s. Mrs. John Skilling, 10s. Mrs. the school children assembled on the jetty and cheered Kerr, 5s. Miss Kerr, 2s. Gd. Miss F. E. I. Kerr, her lustily as she moved off and handkerchiefs—some 2s. 6d. Mrs. Eclilin, 6s. Total, £13 11s. Od. of a very large description—were waved from dif Two brass candlesticks and caudles presented by ferent parts of the settlement. It was a fine, warm Miss Griffith and Miss Anson. still morning and their last view of the Falklands was
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not the usual stormy one. The Tuesday before they those calling themselves by birth and breeding gentle left a farewell dance was given by the Stanleyites ; I men will never forget the dignity of their womanhood heard it went off very well, but the remark was made, and will treat them as ladies expect to be treated that towards the end specially there was a good deal of with perfect courtesy—and, moreover, will not single them out for special attentions and not expose them by i noise approaching to rowdiness, but that it was not the Barracouta men who were the offenders. On the flirtations in quiet corners, frequent meetings, and 24th November the officers, and on the 3rd December walks alone out on the camp to the slanderous voice of Mrs. Grundy. the ship’s company gave dances, when the refreshment 4 arrangements were so well carried out that everyone The Barracoutas have left a memento behind them who wanted w drink ” had plenty of it, but there was in the shape of the name in stone of their ship on the opposite side of the harbour. Parties of blue-jackets no fear of their getting too much for there was only the one refreshment piace—that, prettily arranged on used to land, and under the supervision of the doctor the stage—where all refreshments, tea, coffee, soup, whose idea it was, they built up the letters, each about wine, spirits, &c., &c., were served to all—ladies and 6 feet high, and then painted them white, so that the gentlemen—according to choice. There were small name on the hill side can be distinctly read from the tables and chairs about on the stage also, where parties Stanley side of the harbour. We wonder what the of friends could sit together and have what they Retribution will do in this line ; it would never do for liked—plenty of things being provided. This seems the senior ship on the station to follow the lead of a a much nicer way of managing than that usual at smaller one, so we are expecting something quite Stanley dances, where refreshment tables are placed at original ! The Retribution has been with us since the north end of the room for ladies only; the stage, 11th December and every day they land about 40 men well screened off, being relegated to the entire use of with an officer in charge for rifle practice at Sapper’s the men, so that those so inclined can consume in Hill, about 20 minutes’ walk off, and there, I hear, private as much “ drink ” as they please. No wonder they and the Barracouta men before them, are quite that a certain amount of ungentlemanlv noise is a altering one side of the hill, constructing ranges, &c., feature of Stanley dances after the lapse of a few for practice and by and by huts are to be built, where hours : the blue jackets so far have been an example a party can remain up a week at a time. Indeed the to us in better behaviour. Do make a stand against air is full of rumours of a varied nature : we hear that men's drinking bar on the stage, the dances ought there are going to be forts erected over at Navy to be times of pleasant intercourse between all parties Point (the west side of the entrance into Stanley har unspoiled by a want of refinement. One or two re bour), and the place generally transformed, when it is marked with perfect truth, while speaking of the advisa to be converted into the head quarters of the ships on bility of one refreshment table for all, that no man will the east and west coasts of South America. One drink more than is good for him while under the thing quite certain is that all the tiring practice of eyes of wife, daughter, sister, or sweetheart—a right ships on this station is to be done down here. Colonel good reason for having only one. Some were rather Lewis arrived by the mail of 10th December to make surprised at soup being offered to them at the Barra surveys, &c. The next thing to look for will be couta dances, but they quickly felt the benefit of it; telegraphic communication to connect us more with it is a capital stimulant towards the small hours the outer world. of the morning, when one wants to have u one or two We have really not had any summer weather yet, more dances.” Perhaps one reason for not following excepting a few days, at long intervals, of lovely sun- the lead of the Barracouta in the refreshment arrange- J shine and genial warmth. On one such afternoon — ments may have been a feeling of disapproval amongst j Tuesday, 22nd December—the Roman Catholic School some to the snug little sitting out’places into which broke up amid prize giving, athletic sports, and open the north end corners had been converted. Nothing air rejoicings, at which the Governor and some of the however could be said against those on each side of officers of the Retribution were present.—The distri- the porch as they were in full view of the whole bution of prizes in the Government Schools was to room, but the porch itself, converted into a small have been on Christmas Eve, but unfortunate! v the room, might have been thought an encouragement to Examination of the Infant School had not taken flirtations. And here a word may be spoken on the place owing to Dean Brandon’s absence on the West, existence of such a state of things at all, specially now, He spent Christmas Day on board the Hornet with ,7 when the men-of-war are likely to be several months Mr. and Mrs. Baillon, Dr. and Mrs. Eastment, all on of the year amongst us, and that there will be a good their.wav from Darwin; they did not arrive in Stanley deal of friendly acquaintance between our girls'and until about 8 p.m. The Dean crossed from Shag Cove strangers. No harm can come of such intercourse, on the West in the Percij to Great Island, and then on but only good, if viewed on the girls’ side from a j to the East Island riding into Darwin from Finlay womanly and common sense point of view—never to Harbour on Monday, 21st December.—On Christmas iorget (1) their position,—that no romance of friend- Eve there was a Festival Service in Christ Church h up can alter the fact that they owe parents, Cathedral. The decorations were all finished in the neighbours, &c., it may be, Stoll prosaic duties which afternoon and looked very well indeed. Plenty of r* “ .cliee.rJulv and industriously. Never to Christmas bush, ivy, ferns, tussac, and pots of flowering toiget (-) their self respect. They may be sure that plants, &c., were "used : all the windows were filled with plants, many in beautiful bloom and lent by dif It must have been early in December that the gorse ferent people. The Service began at 8 in the evening ; caught fire at the Parsonage. Fortunately it was a there was first ihe usual Evening Service as far as calm day when it occurred—at four o’clock when the the third collect, the responses being sung by the children were coming out of school. It is supposed Choir, then followed a special anthem for the season some boys threw a match in, for in a few moments (*‘ In the beginning was the Word ”), and six Christ volumes of smoke arose from two spots and though mas'carols. Miss V. Felton sang “Star of Beth almost as quickly there were dozens of willing hands lehem and Mr. Soper, of H. M. S. Retribution, “ The throwing on buckets of water, it took some time to Holy City.” Six officers and men of the Retribution get the fire under, the dockyard bell was rung, the fire have joined the Choir and are a very able and welcome engine was brought into action (a new one is badly addition to it. H. M. S. Basilisk came in on the wanting and an organized fire brigade), Capt. Keane evening of Christmas Day, and on the following Sun had the Barracouta engine brought to bear also, His day the Church was just crammed and it was very Excellency the Governor was there and superintended pleasant in the singing of the hymns, &c., to hear the pulling down of some fences that might have such a volume of sound coming from the congregation : endangered the house had they caught. So between sometimes the organ was not to be heard at all ! the kindness and goodwill of everyone about three There is something so hearty in congregational quarters of an hour saw the beginning and end of the singing! scare. Of course the hedge—once so beautiful— A number of men came in from the camp for presents a sad appearance with two great gaps visible Christmas time; it is to be feared the festivities were which will take years to fill up again. rather too much for some, who were to be seen walking The Stanley Benefit Club has made an excellent new unsteadily on the front road—one Falkland Island lad departure since the beginning of the year, Each was specially noticeable. With so many strangers in member for the future is to be supplied with a neat the place the Falkland Island young men ought at little red covered subscription book, his name is in least t.o be more on their mettle and maintain the scribed on the inside of the cover, each page, of which reputation for sobriety they seemed to deserve a few there are 12, is1,drawn up in monthly divisions for one years ago. year. The amount of subscription paid is entered in On Tuesday, the 29th, the Monthly Dance was each monthly division along with the secretary’s given, this time a week sooner than usual for the sake signature up to date, so that members can see at a of visitors from the camp.—On New Year’s Eve there glance exactly how they stand and when their sub was the Mid-night Service in the Church, but other scription again becomes due. The rules are that the wise there were fewer demonstrations than on former book must beN presented on payment of every sub f- occasions to welcome the New Year, the ships did not scription and should it be lost one shilling must be make any display of electric or other lights; no bells paid for a new one.—vSince the first of the month even rang anywhere. Some boys amused themselves bread has gone up Id., Hour will also doubtless go up rattling stones on some iron roofed shed—their idea in price; both are due to the failure of the wheat evidently was—anything to make a noise ; a few crops in India, one of the great granaries of Great rockets were sent up by individuals. New Year’s Day Britain, where a similar rise in price has also taken wtis very wet here, nearly as bad as last year only place. Beef is 5d. instead of 3d. per lb., as there is less wind ; the Darwinites have been very unfortunate now a greater demand on the market.—Last Saturday in weather for their races in the last two years! a very pleasant party was given in the Social Club Christinas Day was finer and warmer than usual, room to the children attending the Wednesday after otherwise it has been so far a wretched season.—The noon practice in the Vestry. There were 29 boys and mail steamer was expected on the 1st, but did not arrive 32 girls present.. It was a very cold afternoon, so all until Sunday the 3rd. She encountered in the Bay of play had to be confined to the room from the time Biscay a most terrific storm, which raged for four days. they began to gather—at 3.80—until just before tea On 'one day in particular they momentarily expected was ready, when there was a general stillness of the vessel to founder ; had anything happened to the expectancy, while the tables were being set, and engines or screw she could not have been saved, as laden with good things and ornamented with sprays in the trough of the seas, mountains broke from either of green and made to look exceedingly attractive. i! side ; as it was, the passages were filled with water The children were quite ready to do ample justice to and passengers waded knee deep to get to the saloon, to all provided (when the word was given), and after where they "remained for two days and nights looking the tables were removed the romps began again. at each other and expecting death, in the stoke hole Capt. Norcock, Mr. Wcekes, Dean Brandon, Canon the men stood in three feet of water, Rails were Aspinall, Miss V. Felton, and Mrs. Man nan all taking washed away, iron stanchions twisted out of shape, a a turn with the young ones in the games of which steam launch on deck, going out to Sandy Point, was “ Sally Waters,” skipping, and tug of war were the smashed to atoms. When they reached Las Palmas eminent favourites. They dispersed at 7.30—a very they learnt that the North German Lloyd steamer sensible hour. Saiien, also outward bound, had gone down in the Three weddings have followed each other quickly same gale with all on board—320. The Basilisk left within the last few weeks. First, there was Miss for Monte Video on Saturday the 2nd. Bailey on the 12th December, and then, on the 30th, r
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Aunt Sally was in i Miss Pimm and Mr. Arthur Vincent Biggs were black and blue—received a penny. . another corner and had many admirers who also re- t! married in the Roman Catholic Chapel. The after out noon was very bright and fine and there was quite a ceived a penny at any time they knocked the pipe large procession accompanying the bride to and from of her mouth ; there were plenty of kind willing the Chapel. On the 5th of this month the Rev. II. hands to pick up the sticks as fast as the little ones I. II. Hill and Miss Lehman were married in the Taber threw them — they were certainly well attended. nacle by Canon Aspiuall, and later in the afternoon the About half a dozen clowns and mountebanks capered 1 bride and bridegroom rode down to the light-house to in and out amongst them and were here, there, and spend the honeymoon. everywhere with their nonsense and fun. Up on the Many will be interested to learn that the Misses poop in a quiet room were displayed the mystic (two) Biggs and Mr. Alf. Biggs have returned from mirrors, where you could view yourself reflected head British Columbia after two years’ absence. Whatever downwards or multiplied indefinitely. Just before tea of a disparaging nature may be said of the Falkland there was a great tug-of-war, where honours were Islands some secret magnet usually draws wanderers equally divided, doubtless because of the spirit of back again to the “ wind swept shores ” ! fairness and impartiality in the on-lookers. The On Tuesday evening, the 5th, there was a Meeting ward-room, the Captain’s dining-room, the room were in the Social Club Room of the Registered Vestry of one of the big guns lives, where all laid out with Christ Church, but owing to the mail steamer being tables which were quickly filled as the stream of still in the harbour and other causes the attendance children was directed that way about five o’clock for was small.—By the way, many will probably wonder tea, after which all gathered round the toy-ladened why their papers reach them in an oily condition ; this ships out on deck, a certain feeling of excitement and is due to the terrible gale the steamer encountered expectancy prevailing. Every toy was numbered and when oil barrels or casks got rolling about and dis as the number was called out, so immediately was charging some of their contents.—On Thursday, the called the corresponding child’s name, for, each toy 7th inst., the officers of the Retribution gave a most was as far as possible appropriately awarded to boy or delightful party to the children of Stanley. Boys girl according to age—for instance—no girl received a from the ages of 7 to 10 and girls from 7 to 13 were gun or boy a doll. It must have taken a great deal of invited, a list of names and ages being furnished by time and thought to arrange the distribution with such the ministers of each denomination and then tickets happy results. Every child recived something nice ; it were sent ashore for distribution. Sunday School would be impossible to enumerate the different kinds of teachers and others were also invited. About 107 of toys, but there were boxes of games, of doll suites children were taken off in the two large boats and steam of furniture, battledore and shuttlecock, tools, paints, launch that were sent in to the dockyard jetty for them large india rubber balls, spinning tops, guns with balls at 2.45. All sorts of attractions were provided for to shoot and targets to shoot at, &c., &c. I don’t think their amusement in different parts of the ship. First there could have been a single disappointed little heart of all there was a perfect model of the ship to be anywhere and if we can judge by the loud and prolonged inspected, complete in every particular and laden from cheering that was kept up as the boats were being stem to stern with most attractive looking toys of filled to return to shore, they must one and all have every description. Father Christmas stood near by, felt very grateful to the officers and men of the Retri his bulky person almost hidden by the number of dolls bution for the exceedingly kind way in which they and toys and guns wherewith he was literally covered. devoted themselves to their amusement nor will they In the how of the ship the steam capstan was converted soon forget the very jolliest afternoon they have into a real “ merry-go-round ”; the spaces between perhaps ever spent ! It was a rather squally, cold f the arms were slung with hammocks which made afternoon, but the decks and sides were so well covered f most comfortable seats for the little and the big in with canvas and flags that no one felt the cold. children who wanted a ride. About 20 or 30 could On Saturday afternoon an exciting race took place be accommodated at a time, and loud were the shouts between a Retribution and a shore boat. The start of delight as round and round they went in a merry was from the Retribution, down the harbour and back twii-1. There were at least half a dozen swings here again. I he shore crew won by about minutes. and there, also see-saws, and a switchback which was After a couple of hours’ rest the crews changed boats kept constantly going; two at a time were fitted into and went the same course, the shore boat winning again the canvas basket and hoisted far away up alon* a by 40 seconds. The prize was a substantial one—£2 strong iron rope, then came the delightful sensation to each oarsman.—The Acorn came in on Sunday > of gliding swiftly down again. Many arms must afternoon, 10th inst. She had been 10 days on the have soon wearied plying that basket up and down ! way from Monte Video; her stay was short as she Elsewhere a live Jack-in-the-box was the centre of left again on Wednesday, 13th. Four cases of goods great fun—-to the boys especially, who provided with arrived this mail for the Christ Church Annual sucks did their very best to hit Jack whenever he popped Bazaar which will probably be held about the middle up and Uu'ghed at their ineffectual attempts and made faces at them. Anyone who succeeded in f Falkland Islands Lending Library so long located there Walker Creek, —since its birth in *84, must adjourn elsewhere— 6th Jan. 1897. whither remains still a mystery. To the Very "Rev. Dean Brandon. O Dear Sir,—I am forwarding a copy of the Darwin I Races, which I would ask you to oblige me by publishing i . vi: CAMP ITINERARY. in the Falkland Islands Magazine. I am only sending at present the one matter of interesting importance to EAN Brandon left Stanley on October 6th in the general public, considering a letter with a de n the Fair Rosamond for the West Falklands. scription of the meeting, day, and evening dance to be The schooner anchored in Salvador, under Shag unsuitable, owing to the late Mr. R. E. Nichol, whose Island, on October 6th and remained at anchor until death appears to be a matter of deep regret to all in the 9th, a strong south west gale blowing all the the camp, and whose loss has cast, a severe gloom over time. Sailed on the morning of the 9th and anchored our sporting circle. in Keppel Harbour in the afternoon on the 10th. With compliments of the season and a wish for There being no wind remained until the forenoon of many happy returns, the 12th; reached Hill Cove that evening and landed I am, Sir, the Misses (2) Bertrand. Anchored at West Point Most respectfully yours, Island on the 13th, wind being contrary ; reached Gull Harbour, Weddel Island, on the 14th. JOHN BETI-IUNE. Visited :—Kelp Creek, loth. Beaver Island, 15th— 17th. Chatham Harbour, 15th. Weddel Island, DARWIN RACES, JAN. 1st, 1897. 171 h—20th. Dyke Island, 20th and 21st. South Harbour, 21st and 22nd. Port Stephens, 22nd-26th. Carey Harbour and Double Creek, 26th. Port Edgar, No. 1. Dr. Eastment’s, open, 650 yards, 10 stone. ✓ 26th-28th. Spring Point, 28th and 29th. Lester (7 Entries.) Creek, 29th and 30th. East Bay, 30th and 31st. 1st. M. McCarthy, N. A. Prize, £3. Jockey, owner. The Little Chartres, 31st. The Chartres, October 2nd. J. McAskill, N. A. ,, 25/- „ R. White. 31sl—November 4th. The Little Chartres, 1st. The 3rd. W. Fraser, N. A. „ 15/- „ J. McGill. Green Hill, The Track House and Dry Pond Shanty, 1 2nd. Dun nose Head, 4th-6th. The Little Chartres’, No. 2. Messrs. McCall & Fell, anything, Co.’s, that 6th. The Chartres, 6th-9th. Teal River and never won a 1st prize in any former year, 500 yds., 10 st. \ (12 Entries.) Crooked Inlet, 9th. Roy Cove, 9th—16th. Hill / Cove, 10th. Port North, 13th. Dunbar Harbour, 1st. C. Gleadell, W. C. Prize, 35/- Jockey, owner. 16th—19th. Roy Cove, 19th and 20th. Crooked 2nd. W. Coutts, D. II. „ 28/- „ A. Middleton. Inlet, 20th. Hill Cove, 20th->23rd. Byron Sound 3rd. W. Blakley, N. A. „ 21/- „ R. White. House, 23rd. Shallow Bay, 23rd-25th. Main Point, No. 3. Mr. George Jennings, open, 500 yds, 10 st. 24th. The Point and Main Point, 25th. Saunders (11 Entries.) i, Island, 25th-28th. Keppel Island, 28th-30th. The 1st. E. Suricz, D. S. Prize, 30/- Jockey, owner. Point, Shallow Bay, Main Point, 30th. The Warrah 2nd. W. Hope, P. St. J. ,, 20/- „ M. McMullen. House, November 30th—December 1st. The Green 3rd. A. Urquhart. W. C. „ 12/- „ D. Finlayson. Hill and Port Howard, 1st. Port Purvis, lst-6th. i No. 4. From North Arm men, any mare, Co.’s, i Pebble Island, 6th-9th. Port Purvis, 9th. The Green Hill and Mount Rosalie, 10th. White Rock, that never ran before, 400 yds., 10 st. 10th and lltli. The Ponds, Mount Rosalie, and (6 Entries.) owner. Many Branch, 11th. Port Howard, 11th-loth. 1st. A. Middleton, D. H. Prize 20/- Jockey, „ II. Campbell. Port Howard, East, 12th. Shag Cove, Hill Gap, The 2nd. A. Leal, D. H. „ 13/- 3rd. G. Thompson, D. II. „ 7/- „ A. McLean. Black Hill and Bosom Hills, 15th. Fox Bay, West, 15th—17th. Port Edgar and Lester Creek, 16th. No. 5. Messrs. Frazer & Finlavson’s, anything, The Bosom Hills, 17th. Fox Bay, East, 17th and 18th. Co.’s, or P.P. owned by Co.’s men, 500 yds., 10 st. The Black Hill and Hill Gap, 18th. Shag Cove, (8 Entries.) 18th and 19th. The “Perseverance,” 19th. George 1st. J. McAskill, N. A. Prize, 25/- Jockey, R. White. Island, 19th-21st. Finley Harbour (in “Perseverance”), 2nd. W. Coutts, D. II. „ 15/- „ A. Middleton. 21st. Wharton Harbour, Cygnet Harbour, Egg 3rd. J. McAskill, N. A. „ 10/- „ owner. Harbour and Orqueta, 21st. Darwin Harbour, 21st— No. 6. From Walker Creek men, open, 700 yds., 23rd. Goose Green, 22nd. The “ Hornet,” 23rd— (7 Entries.) [10 st. 25th. Anchored in Stanley, December 25th, at 8 p.m. 1st. A.Urquhart, W.C. Prize, 33/- Jock.,D.Finlayson. Work done :—21 Services ; 15 Baptisms ; 2 Holy 2nd. J. Campbell, D. II. „ 27 /- „ A. Middleton. Communions ; 2 Funerals ; 49 Bible Readings ; 25 3rd. W. Blakley, N. A. „ 21/- „ R. White. Lantern Exhibitions ; 49 children catechized and examined in their secular knowledge ; 96 houses and 4th. J. Campbell, D. II. „ 16/6 „ H. Campbell. 14 cook-houses visited. No. 7. Messrs. Armstrong & Coutts, anything, Co.’s, that never won a prize, 500 yds., 10 st. On the same day Alexander Pituluga appeared to (7 Entries.) answer a summons for having 21,000 sheep still in 1st. H. Morrison, D. H. Prize, 26/- Jock., H. Campbell. fected on Dec. 19th. He was fined at the same rate. 2nd. D. Morrison, D. H. » 17/- „ owner. 3rd. J. Smith, D. Ii. ,, 11/- * owner. O- Ho. 8. From Darwin men, anything, Co. s or Co. s men’s P. P. that never ran before, 500 yds., 10 st. SHIPPING NEWS. (8 Entries.) 1st. W. Coutts, D. H. Prize, 39/- Jock., D. Morrison. Dec. 14th. The Fair Rosamond arrived at Port 2nd. J. Burgess, D. H. „ 27/- „ A. Middleton. 3rd. M. Bethune, W. C. „ 24/- „ J. Bethune. Stanley. Passenger—F. Berling. No. 9. From North Arm men, any P.P. Co.’s men, Dec. 15th. The Hornet sailed for Darwin. Pas (5 Entries.) [500 yds., 10 st. sengers—Mr. and Mrs. Baillon. 1st. J. McAskill, N. A. Prize, 30/- Jockey, R. White. Dec. 16th. The Result sailed for Fox Bay. 2nd. J. McAskill, N. A. „ 20/- „, owner. 3rd. J. Burgess, D. H. „ 10/- „ A. Middleton. Dec. 18th. The Fair Rosamond sailed for Salvador. No. 10. Colt Race, by subscription, 400 yds., 10 st. Dec. 23rd. The Fair Rosamond arrived from (8 Entries.) Salvador. 1st. K. Morrison, D. H. Prize, 20/-Jock., A. Middleton. 2nd. W. Johnstone, N. A. „ 12/- „ M. McCarthy. Dec. 25th. The Fortuna arrived. 3rd. J. McAskill, N. A. „ 9/- „ R. White. Dec. 25th. II. M. S. Basilisk arrived from Monte No. 11. Mr. W. Hope’s Consolation Race, 600 yds., Video. (6 Entries.) [10 st. Dec. 25th. The Hornet arrived from Darwin. 1st. A. Finlaysnn, W. C. Prize, 24/- Jock., M. Finlayson. Passengers — Mr. and Mrs. Baillon, Mr. and Mrs. 2nd. J. Campbell, D. H. „ 19/- „ II. Campbell. Eastinent, and Dean Brandon. I 3rd. W. Fraser, N. A., „ 14/- „ J. McGill. After Race, by subscription, open, 300 yds. Dec. 25th. The Result arrived from West Falk- (12 Entries.) lands. Passengers—J. Kirwan, C. Wang, P. Perm, 1st. E. Suriez, D. S. Prize, 9/- Jockey, owner. F. Lewis, W. W. Bertrand and W. Bertrand. 2nd. A. Urquhart, W. C. „ 7/- „ D. Finlayson. Dec. 28th. The Fair Rosamond sailed for Walker 0 3rd. A. Middleton, D. H. „ 4/7 „ H. Campbell. Creek. Challenge Race, £20, between W. Hope, P. St. J., and Dec. 30th. The Fortuna sailed for Darwin. Pas [M. McCarthy, N. A., 800 yds. ^ 1st. M. McCarthy sengers------Williams, Mrs. Eastment, F. Buse, John Jockey, owner. Alazia. 2nd. W. Hope ... • • • • •• „ M. McMullen. Dec. 31st. The Hornet sailed for North Arm. Abbreviations:—D. II., Darwin Harbour. N. A., North Arm. W. C., Walker Creek. D. S., Douglas Dec. 31st. The Result arrived from West Falklands. Station. P. St. J., Port St. Julian. P. P., Private Jan. 2nd. H. M. S. Basilisk, sailed for Monte Video. . Properties. J. BETHUNE, Jan. 6th. The Result sailed for West Falklands. Walker Creek. Passengers—John Kirwan, F. Berling, J. Robertson, P. Perm. -O Jan. 7th. The Fair Rosamond sailed for Dunno'se POLICE NEWS. Head, Green Patch, and Port Louis. Passenger—H. Ogilvie. Jan. 8th. The Fortuna arrived from Darwin. Pas- At the Court House, Stanley, on December 21st, sen trers—R. Atkins, — Ryan, — Natt, G. Natt, — Charles Dix was charged with harbouring absentees Williams. from II. M. S. Barracouta. The case was dismissed. Jan. 10th. H. M. S. Acorn arrived Monte Video. At the same Court, on December 23rd, John King was charged with excessive drinking, mis-spending his FRED J. HARDY. property and estate, and interrupting the peace°and happiness of^ his family. The case was adjourned Jan. 3rd. The s.s Tunis arrived. Passengers— for a day. The above case was dismissed on Dec. Mrs. Nichol, Mrs. & Miss Bertrand, Mr. & Mrs. 24 th. Greenshields and child, Mr. & Mrs. Rhodes. Misses At the Court House, Stanley, on Dec. 30th, the Biggs and A. Biggs. .Vonn T 'Vil3.„6ulnmo“ed for having on .Doc. Jan. 6th. The s.s. Tunis departed. Passengers— ] Jt 3J °0U sheep suH mfected within the meaning Mr. and Mrs. II. Schlottfeldt, Miss Huta, C. Williams, of he Scab Ordinance. He was lined at the rate of ' 2nd per sheep. M. Johnson, F. Lewis. _ . ! ! A MARKET-GARDEN IN STANLEY. STANLEY versus II. M. S. “ RETRIBUTION.” S the Argentine Government will not allow - A the crews of our men-of-war ashore for ®th instant two of -the most exciting rifle practice and drill, tiie vessels on the south- V-/ races which have been rowed in Stanley for oast coast of South America will in all probability so"'!r considerable time were decided, spend annually about six of the summer months in Lie conditions of the challenge which came from Stanley. If Stanley is made a coaling station for t1' ^Retribution were“ two races to be rowed, the fleet on both sides of South America and ia the fir3t ™ce each side to use its own boat; in connected with the outside world by telegraphic .f seP01, ’ to bc exchanged, it being con- communication—both of which changes seem to sidered that this arrangement would prove beyond loom in the near future, II. M. ships of war will a doubt winch was the better crew irrespective of likely be here more dr less all the year round. ,)oats‘ Ihe course was from the sI,1P down the The ships this summer find it hard to obtain any ,IRfb°ur, around the barque Marta, and home, vegetables. This is a most serious drawback. , lo [hls the Stanleyites agreed, and with a stiff Stanleyites should bestir themselves and correct it. breeze from the westward left shore soon after three Vegetables cannot be grown in the Falkland 111 tbe afternoon in tow of II. M. S .Retributions Islands in a month or two’s time. Market gardening stca,n Pmnace> which was kindly sent for them in requires experience, patience, labour, and foresight: 0ld®r t0 sav® d - ! a j i ■ V t ' r » FALKLAND ISLANDS MAILS, 1897. OUTWARD. Leave London by Arrive at Arrive at Arrive at Leave Tilbury. Supplementary Mail, Monte Video. Sandy Point. Stanley. via Lisbon. 19 th December . loth January 22nd January ... 13th January... 7th February ... 12th February 30th January 25th February... 5th March 24th February 21st March 26 th March 13th March 9th April... 16th April 7th April 2nd May 7th May ... 24th April ... 20th May... 28 th May 19 th May 13th June 18th June 5th June 2nd July ... 9th July ... 30th June 25th July...... 30th July...... 17th July 12th August ... 20th August ... 11th August ... 5th September... 10 th September 28th August 24th September 1st October 22nd September 17th October ... 22nd October ... 9th October . 4th November... 12th November 3rd November 28th November 3rd December ... 20th November 17th December 24 th December 1 15th December 9th Jan., 1898... 14th Jan., 1898 * HOMEWARD, $ Leave Stanley. Leave Monte Video. Leave Sandy point. Arrive England. 22 nd January 28th January 27th February... 12 th February 22nd February 22nd March 5 th March 11th March 10th April 26 th March .. 5 th April 3rd May...... 16th April .. 22nd April 22nd May 7 th May 17th May. 14th June 28th May 3rd June 3rd July 18th June 28th June 26th July...... 9th July. 15th July 14th August ... 30th July 9th August 6th September... 20th August .. 26th August.;. 25th September ! 20th September 10th Septembe 18th October ... 1st October .. 7th October 6th November... 22nd October 1st November ... 29th November | 12 th Novembe 18th November 18th December 3rd December 13th December 10th Jan., 1898 24th December 30th December 29 th Jan. „ 14th Jan., 1898 24th January 21st Feb. 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H 3 3 O 3 ■ g§s m ao£ to to to CO o< CD o o 2f Sf r» S >& P4 3 Ci §' CD co M CO ►sj 2d 2d a w 2 g_ so w SO ►< s = O g C5 “ CO c* F ^ COg m 2s ?o P ZD o CD < to CO CO CD co to CO 3 S' S' Oi 3T td CD 2d o Sd S O g i The Daily Bible Readings for February. 7 S Mat. 21.23. 14 S Rev. 21 to v. 9. 21 S Mat. 27.57. 28 Mark 4 to 1 M Mat. 18 to v. 21. 8 M —22 to v. 15. 15 M Mat. 25.31. 22 INI Mat. 28. [v. 35. 2 T —18.21 to 19.3. 9 T —22.15 to 41. 16 T —26 to v. 31. 23 T Mark 1 to 21. » 3 W —19.3 to 27. 10 \V —22.41 to 23.13 17 W —26.31 to 57. 24 W —1.21. 4 T —19.27 to 20.17. 11 T —23.13. 18 T —26.57. 25 T —2 to v. 23. 1 5 F —20.17. 12 F —24 to v. 29. 19 F —27 to v. 27. 26 F —2.23 to 3.13. 6 S —21 to v. 23. 13 S —24.29- 20 S —27.27 to 57. 27 S —3.13. All depositors in the Children’s Penny Savings Bank will please send in \l; their Bank Books to Mr. and Mrs. Durose. j MRS. CONACMER, midwife, takes in Washing and Mangling at the late residence of Mr. W. E. Turner, Stanley. ( HIGHLAND SHEEP DIPS ! ! % • IMPROVED PASTE DIP; WATERPROOFED. FLUID DIP, Soluble in Cold Water—Identical with the Paste in composition. NON-POISONOUS FLUID DIP, Soluble in cold water; guaranteed to contain 33 per cent Tar Acid. In 10 gallon drums, 3/- per gallon ; in 40 gallon casks, 2/- per gallon. Cheap quotations furnished for all kinds of Drugs, Chemicals and Drysaltery goods. Alex. Robertson, A. Ph. S., Chemist, Argyle Chemical Works, Oban, N. B. “ A. Ph. S.” stands for “Associate of the Pharmaceutical Society.” No one can assume the title of “ Chemist ” unless he has first passed an examination instituted by the “Pharmacy Act,”of 1867. MESSRS. WILLIAMS, BROS •y 56,) RAVENSCROFT STREET, HACKNEY ROAD, LONDON, N.E. Engineers, Millwrights, Boiler and Tank Manufacturers. \ Improved Tallow Reducing and Boiling-down Plant a Specialtiy. A * yCRAP Presses, Coolers, Dip Tanks, and Hydraulic Presses complete with Boxes of Oak or American Elm and Bessemer Steel Fittings for Wool Baling. Sole Makers of Hennah’s Improved Sectional Wrought Iron Dipping Trough, which can be delivered ready for immediate erection upon arrival. r CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. • • . $ SUTTONS’ SEEDS i FOR USE IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS Sutton’s Special Export Collections of Vegetable and Flower Seeds SUPPLIED AT THE UNDERMENTIONED PRICES :— VEGETABLE SEEDS. Sutton’s Composite Collection of Vegetable and Flower Seeds, 10/6. All the prices include an air-tight case, which will be found useful for many purposes after the seeds have been removed. ORDERS may be sent through our Agents in the Falkland Islands, or direct from SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers & Merchants, READING, ENGLAND. A LIST OF SEEDS SUITABLE FOR A SMALL GARDEN. Becks Dwarf Green Gem Bean, 1 pint, 9cl. American Wonder Pea, 1 pint, 9d. Michaelmas White Broccoli, packet, 1/6. Late Queen Broccoli, packet, 1/6. Tall Curled Kale, 1 oz6d. King of Cauliflowers, packet, 1/- Enfield Market Cabbage, Jo z, 6 d. Early Ulm Savoy, 1 oz., 8d. Early Short Horn Carrot, 1 oz.. fid. Long Red Carrot, 1 oz. 4d. Hollow Crown Parsnip, l oz., 4d. Plain Cress, 1 oz.. od. Brown Mustard. 2 oz., fid. Mixed Cos Lettuce, 1 oz., 9d. Mixed Cabbage Lettuce, 1 oz., 9d. London Leek, 1 oz., fid. Doubled Curled Parsley, 1 oz., 4d. Mixed Turnip Radish. 1 oz., 4d. Long Scarlet Radish, 1 oz., 3d. Charge for (1) specially drying the seeds about 1/-; (2) postage, insurance, and tin box,’about 3/- Total, 13/- The above, with the exception of beans, peas, mustard, cress, and radish are quite sufficient for two years gardening. Seeds should be kept in the tin box in a very dry place. ( i NOTICE. i. i YV A.U passengers going by the yawl Result, please apply to F. Hardy, jun., N\ \ e.-t otore. 1 arcels and other goods received at the same place. IV,: O. K FUGELLIE, B Stanley, Jan. 6th, 1M7. . Owner, Result. / r 1 ! No. 94. Vol. VIII. M>RCTf, 1897. Price Fourpence. i THE ! jfalklanb Jslanbs ilfcagasme. .1 Editor : The Very Plev. Lowther E. Brandon. 4 sS. i I! ! V ( CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL. 7*1 Clergt.—Very Rev. Lowther E. Brandon m. a. Dean and Colonial Chaplain. Rev. E. C. Aspinall, Canon of Christ Church Cathedral. Select Vestry.—Mr. J. G. Poppy, Minister’s Church-warden and Hon. Sec. Mr. F. Durose. People’s Church-warden. Mr. Thos. Binnie, Honorary Treasurer. J Capt. McLauchlin, Mr. W. A. Harding, Sidesmen, and Mr. Thos. Watson. i5 i births. “Jesus put His hands upon them and blessed them”—S. Mark x. 16. I Porter. Jan. 18th. Stanley, the wife of J. Porter of a son. La ng. „ 19th. Stanley, the wife of F. Lang of a son. Middleton. * ,, 23rd. Mount Misery, the wife of Andrew Middleton of a [daughter, which survived its birth three hours. Berntsen. „ 23rd. Stanley, the wife of L. Berntsen of a son—still born. Sonsen. Feb. 1st Stanley, the wife of E. Sonsen, of a son. Rowland. ,, 1st Stanley, the wife of Captain Rowland of a son—still born. Dixon. „ 3rd. Stanley, the wife of W. B. Dixon, of a son. I MARRIAGE. “ There was a marriage and Jesus ivas called.”—John ii. 1,2. i Campbell and Price. Stanley. Walter Campbell and Elizabeth Price. Notices of Births, Marriages, and Deaths should be sent to the Editor as soon as possible. \ The Lessons, &c., for every Sunday and Holy Day in March. \ 3. Ash Wednesday. Morning. Isaiah 58.1-13 ; Mark 2.13-23 ; Ps. 6. 32 & 38. / For the Epistle—Joel 2.12-17. Gospel—Matt. 6.16-21. ■ Evening. Jonah 3; Hebrews 12.3-18 ; Ps. 102, 130 & 143. A 7. 1st Sunday in Lent. Morning. Genesis 19.20-30 ; Mark 7.24-8.10 * Ps. 35 &36. Epistle—2 Corinthians 6.1-10; Gospel—Matt. 4.1-11. Evening. Genesis 22.1-20 or 23 ; Romans 16 ; Ps. 37. 14. 2nd Sunday in Lent. Morning. Genesis 27.1-41 ; Mark 11.27-12.13 ; Ps. 71 & 72 V Epistle—1 Thessalonians 4.1-8. Gospel—Matt. 15.21-28. r f Evening. Genesis 28 or 32 ; 1 Cor. 7.1-25 ; Ps. 73 & 74. 21. 3rd Sunday in Lent. Morning. Genesis 37 ; Mark 15.1-42; Ps. 105. \ Epistle—Ephesians 5.1-14. Gospel—Luke 11.14-28. \ . Evening. Genesis 39 or 40 ; 1 Cor. 12.1-28 ; Ps. 106. ! 25. A nmrnciation of Morning. Genesis 3.1-16 ; Luke 1.46 ; Ps. 119.33-72. the Virgin Mary. For the Epistle—Isaiah 7.10-15. Gospel—Luke 1.26-38. I Evening. Isaiah 52.7-13 ; 1 Cor. 15.1-35 ; Ps. 119.72-104. r 28. 4th Sunday in Lent. Morning. Genesis 42 ; Luke 3.1-23 ; Ps. 132-135. it Epistle—Galatians 4.21-31. Gospel—John 6.1-14. Evening. Genesis 43 or 45 ; 2 Cor. 1.1-23 ; Ps. 136-138. • The Working Party meets at Mrs. Dean’s on Thursdays, Feb. lSth •• and 25th. A I l 7 / ! I THE GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS, STANLEY. •4 th Prize, Maud Aldridge, Alice Bender, Ella Biggs; Before the prizes were distributed the Senior School Rkize Distribution in afternoon op Jan. 29th, Children sang two songs, “Up in the lofty tree” and h 1897. 97 Children present. “ See the withered leaves are falling” *, answered some questions in music ; recited 80 lines of Wovds- PRIZES AS FOLLOWS:— worth’s “ Excursion,” first simultaneously, and then Class I. Girls. 1. Muriel Durose. 2. Beatrice individually; parsed the sentence, “ This tale did Steele. 3. Mary Aldridge. Margaret tell with many tears.” Class I. Boys. 1. John Grierson. 2. Win. Man- The Judge then made a speech dwelling on the im nan. 3. Percy Burnell. 4. Victor Lehman. portance of children’s education and his own delight Class II. Boys. 1. Geo. Burnell. 2. Donald in furthering their welfare and the care in various Pitaluga. 3. Geo. Newing. ways taken of the children of this Colony. A great Class II. Girls. 1. Bella Watson. change in the system of inspection would take place Class III. Boys. 1. Win. Campbell. 2. John this year and lie hoped that the children doing the Biggs. 3. Wm. Rutter. same work in the different Schools would be examined Class III. Girls. 1. Mary Hutchinson. together and that he hoped the Government Schools Class IV. Girls. 1. Nellie Poppy. 2. Ella would be able to do as well as the others. He pro Kiddle. 3. Maude Carey. mised the same amount next year as a prize. Class IV. Boys. Walter Newing. Among those present were the Hon. F. Craigie Ilalkett, Mr. Hill, Lieut. Christian, R.N., Lieut. SEWING. Strickland, R.N., the Very Rev. Dean Brandon, Mrs. 1st Prize, silver watch and chain, presented by Mrs. Brandon and Miss Bournes, Mrs. and Miss Lellman, Felton, Ida Mannan. 2. Ella Kiddie. 3. Muriel Miss F. Kirwan, Miss Watson, Mrs. Biggs, and the Durose. 4. Beatrice Steele. 5. Lily Carey. 6. Teachers of the two Schools. Henrietta Hutchinson. 7. Matilda Betts. 8. Emily After the prizes were distributed it was announced Biggs. 9. Mary Bell. that His Excellency the Governor had sent two The other sewing prizes consisted of work-boxes, amounts of 10s. each to be given to the best boy and needle cases, &c., presented by Mrs. Felton, Mrs. J. girl; the girls to choose the girl and the boys to Turner, and Mrs. Kirwan. choose the boy. Balloting papers were distributed and f PROGRESS. the voting resulted as follows :— Presented to Bella Watson by His Honour Judge Boy, Victor Lellman. Thompson:— Ida Mannan Equal a writing desk furnished. Girls IIOM E-LESSONS. { Alice Wilmer i Votes. An extra 10s. was given to the second girl. Presented by Mrs. Greenshields to the boy and girl who had done their home-lessons best during the year. The meeting closed with “ God save the Queen,” John Grierson, Cissie Lehman. The prizes were two previous to which however cheers were given for His handsome books, “ Heroes of the Great Republic” and Excellency the Governor, His Honour the Judge, the “ Life of General Gordon.” Ladies who had assisted by giving prizes and judging work, &c., the Master, Mistress, and Assistants, and the Inspector. GOVERNMENT INFANT SCHOOL. O Class I. 1st Prize, Georgina Ogilvie. 2nd, William SUNDAY LABOUR. Hutchinson. 3rd, Thomas McLeod. Class II. 1st Prize, Rupert Durose. 2nd, Isabel Bon Accord, in his letter published in the Sept.(189fi) Aitken. number of the Magazine, says : “ Again, he says that Class III. 1st Prize, Maggie Watts. 2nd, Rebecca in my first letter I gave your readers to understand Aldridge. 3rd, George Clarke. 4th, William Carey, that all the masters treated their men like dogs. Now 5th, Flossie Hardy. 6th, Lizzie Aitken. that is a gross malversion of what I wrote. I said Class IV. 1st Prize, Fredk. Bonner. 2nd, Lena that most of the masters seem to take a pleasure in f, Aldridge. 3rd, Percy Allen. working their men on the Sabbath day, a very different SEWING. thing from saying they treat them like dogs.” In the August (1895) number Bon Accord wrote : “ If a 1st Prize, a lady’s companion, presented by Mrs. servant is looked upon as if he were of an inferior race Greenshields, Flora Allen. and driven at his work like one of the brute creation 2nd Prize, a lady’s companion, presented by Mrs. he will only be an eye-servant.” Greenshields, Georgina Ogilvie. • I Needle cases and books, presented by Mrs. James RUSSELL H. BUCKWORTI-I. Turner and Mrs. Kirwan. 3rd Prize, Jessie Bell, Rebecca Aldridge, Violet The above extracts are correct.—The Editor. Lellman, Winnie Durose. iV l . ■■■ - i*=------:~- MAN IS NOT THE MERE CREATURE children will he born in the same village, attend tlie same school, have the same spiritual pastor, yet one OF CIRCUMSTANCES. will go ahead and advance, while the other will remain a hewer of wood and drawer of water to the T first sight we are ready to deny the state end. It is the character, the guiding principle of life ment that man is not the mere creature of which makes them differ. (3) Joseph, grew up, living circumstances.A But when we come to think the the same life as his eleven brothers, but he developed subject over and to look into history and experience, a filial, pure and chaste character, while apparently all ’thoughtful people will allow that though our' sur- most of his brothers, at least in their early life, were roundings have much influence over our lives, yet it is in their practice the direct contrary. (4) The prophet our owif fault, if we allow them to shape our conduct. Samuel as a child, a lad, and a man had the terrible i 1. Look at the human life of our Lord Jesus example of a corrupt and immoral priesthood ever Christ. Of course as God, He is infinitely beyond before his eyes, yet so true, honourable, and God us, we can never attain to His wisdom, goodness, and fearing was his conduct that when laying down the perfection; but as Man, He was made like unto us in reins of government in his old age, lie appealed to the i all things, sin only excepted : hence His example as assembled nation of the Jews to witness to the Man is "to be the great goal of our efforts. As Man, uprightness of his conduct ; with one voice the whole i He lived as a simple villager in Nazareth ; as an multitude declared, “ Thou hast not defrauded us, nor I Infant, dependent on His mother’s care ; as a Child oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of anv and Youth, obedient to His mother and her husband man’shand. ”—1 Samuel xii. 4. These men lived Joseph, attending school, taking part in all the sinless above the practice, customs, and maxims of their sports of childhood with His half brothers and time; they would not drift with the tide; they did sisters and schoolmates.—Mark vi. 1-6. not fear—when necessary—to stand alone ; they fol- Now Nazareth and the province in which it was lowed the light of the inner man : the education of situated—Galilee—were saturated with heathen cus- the higher side of their nature produced these results, f toms and maxims, so much so that Nathanael asked, 3. Some are only too ready to picture to them- “ Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?” selves the circumstances under which they would * and the Jewish teachers said, “Art thou also of have liked to have been born or reared and imagine - Galilee? search and look ; for out of Galilee ariseth that had such been the case, their conduct would have no prophet.”—John i. 46 and vii. 52. been very much better. All this sort of dreaming is Yet from such an atmosphere—narrow, bigotted, a mere waste of time and moral power. Do the duty and immoral—arose a Teacher, who has influenced you find nearest to hand, k the human race as no other man ever did ; whose “ Fight the good fight with all thy might, influence is stronger than ever and is extending Run the straight race through God’s good grace.” itself on all sides throughout the family of man. If your companions are not just the kind you would \ i The Man Christ Jesus was not a mere creature of choose, or those which you think would be most help- circumstances. He moulded the village life and ful, turn this very difficulty into a help. Be more habits in which He lived; the work which He did— guarded in word and deed. Watch for opportunities Church history tells us that He made yokes of wood to say a seasonable word to this one or that one. for oxen and the simple wooden ploughs used in the 4. Improve your mind and intelligence by good east—all these He utilized to prepare Himself for the wholesome reading, not the penny dreadfuls or penny great mission the Father had given Him, namely (i) kill-times which are so numerous, but standard To give knowledge to those who were ignorant of the works—standard novels, books of history and travel. Fatherhood of God; (2) to set free those whom Satan Order from home some good weekly paper (cost about had taken captive by the power of sinful habits | 8s. 6d), or monttyy periodical (cost about 9s.), for and Jives: and, (3) to open a door of hope to every your own reading and for lending. For yonng human being, tempted to sink down in despair as ! people the Boys' Own and Girls' Own (monthly) are s though it were too lute to change or he were too I exceedingly good reading. The elders can choose i deeply sunk in sin to be able to shake it off. for themselves from any list of newspapers and If our great Elder Brother was able to live above periodicals. There are also two good libraries in the His surroundings, there is nothing to hinder us from Islands—one at Darwin and the other in Stanley—so doing the same. that there can be no lack of good standard works. 2. No one is absolutely dependent on the place in 5. But after all these are but handmaids or helps which he is born. God has given each a personality, towards living a higher moral and intellectual life, or inner spirit, so that as no two human beings can be The chief thing is to remember your own inner found whose faces and bodies are exactly alike, so nature. Let your spirit—guided by God’s Spirit— i t ieie aie no two whose characters are identically the be the only real ruler in your life. Respect your A ^ w0 aPl)rentices trained in the same shop, own human nature. In the endless future you ° nreman, working with the same will carry about, with vou the recollection of vour manner in whioh^tv* ,ev.e °P characteristics in the life here. Let this thought dominate the whole them differ ’ the i!lp ° 11Clr : w*,at mnkes life. Then your God-given personality will assert them diffei . the mner personally. (2) Two itself. There will be no helpless going with the § if ; JJ 11 crowd. But (lie striking act of a new and better OUR CHRISTMAS AT PORT EDGAR. line of principle and conduct for oneself. Perhaps you have tried to do so and failed. Perhaps you know that others have abilities and Sir,—Will you allow us, through your valuable opportunities that you never can have. Do not Magazine, to give our hearty thanks to our kind mind, trade with those which you have; the one or friends at Port Edgar for their kind hospitality during two talents can be used in the Master’s service and the Christinas holidays; and as your Magazine is win the “ Well done, good and faithful servant, thou read by a good many who in past days have spent i hast been faithful in a few things.” We will be their Christmas there, they know' that the kindness of tried by what we have, not by what we have not. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson is the same as ever—more so it could not be. Some of us LOWTHER E. BRANDON. arrived on the Thursday and others on Friday, and 0 from first to last there was nothing but good fellow SHEARING AT CASTLEREAGII. ship amongst us. Dancing and singing in full swing from morn till night and (to be on the safe side) The bell is set a ringing, and the engine gives a toot, from night till morn. Some of us had the pleasure There’s five and thirty shearers here are shearing for of seeing for the first time Mr. D., who all join with [the loot, me in saying, “ Hail fellow, well met.” On Friday So stir yourselves, you penners up, and shove the morning the first thing that gladdened the heart was [sheep along, seeing flying from the flag staff, the “ Flag that braved a thousand years, the battle and the breeze.” \ The musterer3 are fetching them a hundred thousand [strong, Among the sports we might mention “ Rounders,” And make your collie dogs speak up—what would the “Shoemaker,” and others too numerous to mention. ] [buyers say But were we to try and give you all the songs that ri In London, if the wool was late this year from were sung, we should fill up too much of your space. ! [Castlereagh ? We missed this year from amongst us two young ladies* pleasant faces, but we had the happiness of seeing a The man that “ rung ” the Tubbo shed is not the little stranger to whom we all send a Happy New [ringer here, Year. W. and A. Anderson •were to the fore with That stripling from the Crooma side can teach him the accordian, and another gentleman with milk and [how to shear; other refreshments. We also tender our thanks to They trim away the ragged locks, and rip the cutter i Mr. and Mrs. McKay of Lester Creek for their share [goes, in making our Christmas pleasant. A good deal has And leaves a track of snowy fleece from brisket to been written and spoken about the Falkland Islands, [the nose ; but of one thing we are sure, their hospitality cannot i It’s lovely how they peel it off with never stop nor be assailed, particularly the well known hospitality of [stay, Port Edgar. They ’re racing for the ringer’s place this year at Trusting that you will find space in your Magazine [Castlereagh. for the above, The man that keeps the cutters sharp is growling in We have the honour to remain, [his cage, Yours truly, He’s always in a hurry and lie’s always in a rage : “ You clumsy fisted mutton heads you’d turn a fellow ROSE, SHAMROCK, and THISTLE. [sick, You pass yourselves as shearers, you were born to O [swing a pick; CANON ASPINALL’S VISIT TO LAFONIA. Another broken cutter here, that’s two you’ve broke i [to-day, Left Stanley on January 9th, called at Bluff Cove, It’s awful how such crawlers come to shear at Fitzroy North, Hill Side, Mount Pleasant and Hill [Castlereagh.” Head. 10th-12th, Darwin. 12th, Cantara. 13th, Camilla The youngsters picking up the fleece enjoy the merry Creek. 14th, Darwin and High Hill. 15tli, Teal [din, Creek. 16th—ISth, Darwin. 18th, Mount Misery and They throw the classer up the fleece, he throws it to Norton Inlet. 19th, Darwin and cutter to Walker [the bin, Creek. 20th, Walker Creek and Lively Island. 21st, The pressers standing by the rack are waiting for the Lively Island. 22nd, Island Harbour and Upper Walker : [wool, Creek. 23rd-25th, Walker Creek. 25th, Arrow Har There’s room for just a couple more, the press is bour. 26th, Adventure Sound and North Arm. 27th, [nearly full ; North Arm. 29th, North Arm and Darwin. 30th, Now jump up on the lever, lads, and heave and heave Mount Pleasant, Hill Side, and Stanley. [away, February 3rd, left Stanley for Lafonia, &c. 1 Another bale of golden fleece is branded “ Castlercagh.” I Work done -.—Children catechized and examined. 15. [COMMUNICATED]. Bible Readings, 14. Services, 6. Houses visited, 35. 7 NATURAL HISTORY NOTES. to start a little earlier. The wind was pretty fresh, and so was the rain which wet me through be fore I could reach a place-to stop for shelter. It A very strange though aggravating thing took place was quits with boxing day as I think four of our the other day. I had a cow tied up, one morning party got wet that day too. after milking her I let her go and went to tie out tne ONE OF THE FIVE. calf. As I returned I saw her head in the bucket of O milk and though I ran as hard as I could, she had “7 drunk the half bucket of milk with the exception of Falklands. j about a pint. Not having had milk for a good win e To the Editor of the “ Falkland Islands Magazine.” we were all looking forward to having a good plate ot oatmeal porridge and new milk. But as it happened, Snt,—Having seen the amusing piece in the i' the cow had the milk and the fowl the porridge. November number of your Magazine entitled—“The FOX BAY. Arrogant Stranger and the Patriotic Youngster ” reminds me of a discussion which took place some J 0 little time ago between some Falklanders who could A FREAK OF NATURE. hardly be termed “ youngsters.” The talk was of national anthems, and in the course of conversation one Kkppel Island. asked “and what is the British national anthem ? ” Why “ Rule Britannia,” said one ; “ no,” said another, At lamb-marking a lamb came in minus a fore-leg, it’s “Britons never shall be slaves”; while a third and in its place a bone about an inch and a half long i declared it was “ Men of Harlech.” So seeing we from which, attached to a loose piece of skin, dangled the hoof, the same though very small is quite intact; have a national flag, the corner of which is decorated the lamb is strong, well-grown, and in no other way with the emblem of a steamer duck with kelp deformed, and at present seems thriving well on cow’s eyelashes and spell society with a “c,” it will, I suppose, be quite within bounds if we in the Falk milk. Does anyone know of a precedent in the Falklands ? lands choose to have a different anthem to the one used elsewhere by British subjects. W. J. L. Trusting that strangers will in the course of time 0- become used to our eccentricities and remember that our pet corns will not bear stepping on, OUR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. I am, Sir, Faithfully yours, On Christmas Eve I started for my holidays and reached such and such a place by 10.30 p.m. w. I ( On Christmas morn I woke at six o’clock to find a -0 bright sunny morning, I started up to get my horse TO THE MEN OF HAMPSHIRE. and be off. On my way to the place where I was bound, I fell in with lots of smiling faces wishing me On, men of Hampshire, listen ! The oracle has a “ Merry Christmas,” and of course I replied in the come down from his pedestal, and spoken through the usual way by a shake of the hand and “ the same to mouth of A Servant. Prepare, then, ye men of you and many of them.” About 10.30 a.m. I reached Hampshire; ye who were born on the borders of the the place where I was to stay for Christmas and then New Forest where Rufus’s stone can be seen ; ye who there was another “ Merry Christmas ” all round and were born in Marchwood, close by the largest magazine we all passed the day away as jolly as possible. in the world ; ye who were born in Southampton, close On Boxing Day a small party of us was going for by the spot where Canute reproved his courtiers; ye a ride (our party numbering five, of which two were Hampshire men who were born in Portsmouth and ladies). We started at about 11.20, and the rain Help to man our navy (I mean the navy as we are not started too—right in our faces for the biggest part of English) ; ye who were born in Salisbury and have the way. But we did not mind that for it was Christ heard the chimes of the Cathedral bells. Listen (how mas time, and we had two hours’ ride if not more till T dread to tell you) ! ye who prided yourselves on at last we topped a hill from which we could see the O houses ; going down the hill the horses started to step being Britons, that ye are not (there you are, the murder is out), at least so the oracle has said through it out, for they knew where they were going. At last we dismounted and went inside where we °vere made A Servant. But there was one thing he forgot, most comfortable and sat down to a hearty meal. important to us, what countrymen are we ? Will he please enlighten us ? Is he an Englishman ? I After tea, our party being a bit larger we had a dance and a few songs until the clock struck twelve doubt it. If so, ye Hampshire men ought to be 1 thankful ye are not. It is said Englishmen, Britons, ^rSSfo7b!t' ‘'r*-11-1’ -d at last we’ are the most enlightened people on the face of the to feTLt MX d‘at S°me 1 " he'°“n earth, but there must be something wrong with A homewards, so having farther to g^than the res°t S Sei'vant, that lie does not know what Hampshire men are. What a lucky thing it is that the schoolmasters l ■ U I ■ are on the West, they will be able to give him a itself should be erected. A Public Lending Library lesson in geography and history. He will find that is one of the first needs of these Islands. Why the Army has a Hampshire regiment, which has often might not the Government and the public generally of fought and upheld the honour of Britain’s flag. Some of these Islands combine for the election of such ? of our large ironclads are built in Hampshire (Ports It would be neutral ground upon which all parties mouth), and we have yet to learn from the oracle could meet with equal interest and profit. Those in through A Servant that the British Government etn- the camp would benefit as well as those in Stanley. ploys foreign regiments and shipwrights. Is there not But it is a matter that should be undertaken in a wide a tinge of jealousy in A Servant that Hampshire men and large spirit—not too much red tape-ism on the part both on the Hast and West are doing so well. And if of the Government nor suspicion on the part of the f he were to push these clouds away from his brain box, public. If a good representative committee were and look up geography he will find what Hampshire formed to work the idea something really good and men are. useful might come of it. The only undenominational I Yours truly, institution of real public use in the place is the Benefit HAMPSHIRE. Club. Couldn’t this useful Club that lias worked and succeeded so well take steps in the matter ? But one O thing is certain—Government aid must be sought WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. through the right channels and would certainly not be refused to a thoroughly workable business-like pro posal. A little pluck and enthusiasm in starting the i To manage correctly our foreign relations idea is all that is needed to form a good solid basis— We need (said the Tory) some more coaling stations, a prospectus soliciting subscriptions and donations Our plan (said the Radical) ’s rather more subtle, might also be included in the preliminaries: then For all that is needful, we hold, is a “ scuttle.” wonld follow the question of a site and the form the § building would take. Probably it would be necessary [COMMUNICATED.] to begin in a comparatively small way, bearing in mind that in time as the place grew, which it is TI likely to do, and new needs arose additions conld be THE QUEEN and the FALKLAND ISLANDS’ made. It would be for the committee to decide the exact nature and title of this new building to be LENDING LIBRARY. erected in honour of the historic event of the year, h ■ the only thing definite about it so far w'ould be that a portion of it would be a library, There TTER MAJESTY THE QUEEN has already has been a small Lending Library for some years O X A. reigned longer than any other of the long in Stanley; but owing to impending alterations line of British Sovereigns; and in a few months, if it will shortly be obliged to quit the quarters where, spared, she will complete the 60th year of her reign. since it was fivst started, it has been domiciled. The Ten years ago there were great rejoicings and only other available place is the Vestry of Christ “Jubilee” celebrations in the shape of new coins, Church, but it is decidedly regrettable that it should statues, public buildings, &c., to commemorate the be given this distinctly denominational stamp which close of 50 years oi^ a glorious reign. Now pre the promoters of it never intended it should have. parations are being made, all over the British Empire With great perseverance and energy they have over upon which it is truly said, the sun never sets, for come many obstacles and I have been told that should fresh expressions of loyalty. The Colonies of the any really worthy effort be made to erect and main Empire have not hitherto been behind hand in taking tain a public library they would willingly and gladly their share in efforts made to mark great public hand over the present semi-public Library to the events of Imperial interest. Such events can be as management of a competent committee. The office of suitably commemorated by memorials of local benefit librarian would however be no sinecure for a constant merely, as by contributions to a central fund to be in watch needs to be kept on schooners in connection vested in an object of general interest such as the with camp subscribers, and an utter absence of red Imperial Institute, erected at the expense of all parts tape in sending parcels, as opportunities occur, and in of Her Majesty’s dominions—a suitable memorial in reposing a reasonable amount of trust as to the return grandeur and stability of the rejoicings of the Jubilee of books. In some cases 1 am told several books have Year. The Falkland Islands contributed with propor been lost owing to neglect and departure of subscribers tional liberality to this memorial of the Jubilee Year from the Islands, but these are risks that must be in and no doubt they are equally ready to take their curred. Any way I recommend the idea of a Public ! place with other Colonies in marking the event—of Lending Library to the loyal and public spirited mem even greater historical interest—that this year has bers of this community remote from the centres of brought to pass. As one interested in the growth and home life and stir and yet desirous of holding a place welfare of this Colony I would suggest that in honour that this year’s events will inscribe on a page of the of this great event of interest to all loyal subjects world’s history. something of real use and benefit to the Colony E. STANLEY ASSEMBLY ROOM CO • 9 limited. OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FOR 1896. dr. 2>r. STATEMENT £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 1806. 1896. 26 14 3 ...0 0 0 10 0 0 By Balance To Secretary’s Salary 146 2 10 „ Sundry Wages „ Cash, for Hire of Room Doorkeeper ...3 0 0 „ Interest 0 3 6 Lamplighter 11 0 0 Cleaner...... 16 0 I Police 0 15 0 Sundry 3 5 10 19 6 10 „ Printing and Stationery 2 8 6 „ Hire of Piano and Pur chase of Accordian ... 4 0 0 „ Insurance and Tenement ' Tax ... 3 5 0 „ Stores for Improvement . * of Property ...... 22 18 0 „ Stores for Consumption...21 2 10 44 0 10 f ,, Balance ...... 89 19 5 ill £173 0 7 £173 0 7 ■\1 t To Payment of Dividend for 1895 20 0 0 By Balance 89 19 5 „ Cash :— In Government Savings Bank 61 11 6 A . „ Secretary’s hands ...... 8 7 11 69 19 5 A . i £89 19 5 £89 19 5 The Directors recommend the payment of a dividend of 5 per cent, per share or nearly 6 per cent, on the paid up capital—which will absorb the sum of £50, leaving a balance in hand of £19 19s. 5d. Stanley, February, 1897. H. M. S/“ RETRIBUTION.” off Cochon Island—for the purpose of carrying out the annual prize firing with the heavy guns. ^ | MIE Retribution left the port at an early hour While a target was being painted on the rocks, on Monday the 1st inst., on a short cruise several of the officers had an opportunity of landing round the Islands, having on board His Excellency the to visit the penguin rookery there. The ascent to Governor, accompanied by Colonel Lewis, R.E., and this interesting spot is steep, and slippery in the Mr. Hill, Private Secretary. extreme. The British ship Pass of Balmaha, reported as One of the most laughable sights is to watch the stranded in East William Inlet the previous evening, young birds helplessly sliding down the precipitous was found close in shore on Tussac Island with her slopes on their way to their baptismal dip; the awkward stem wedged on the rocks, the after part being well gait, and forlorn look of the hapless bird is most afloat, and the ship rising and falling gently to the comical, and often they slip over a projecting ledge, r heave of the ground swell. and tumble head over heels a distance of 15 or 20 A wire hawser was quickly passed to her from the feet to all appearance unharmed, their thick downy cruiser, and the tide being favourable, she came off covering probably protecting them. without any apparent difficulty, and the Basilisk At the water’s edge a continuous stream of flapp ers appearing on the scene with a large lighter, took her were diving into the sea, while others laden with D,h-Anfl and t°YeJd her int0 hHrb°ur, while the spoil cleverly forced their way ashore through the Retribution proceeded on to Berkeley Sound—anchoring thick fringe of kelp. \ i ; By noon the target was completed, a spot being the observation stone with a gun metal cap erected by chosen quite clear of the birds, and on a perpendicular the Erebus and Terror in 1842. and the cemetery descent where they could not possibly find standing where are interred the remains of Governor Brisbane, room. and some British seamen belonging to H. M. ketches Shortly after one o’clock the bombardment com Arrow and Sparrow. J menced, the ship steaming at a uniform speed of Several shooting parties went on shore and secured : 12 knots between two mark buoys, and each captain good bags of geese, duck, and a few' snipe. of a gun had in turn to get in as many shots as The heat was tropical compared with the usual . possible in the space of two minutes on passage from Falkland Island temperature, and the shepherds (who one mark to the other, points being awarded for the were sheep gathering) declared if they had many |i greatest number of extra rounds fired and hits days like it they would have to give up work combined. altogether. The prizes were awarded to the poop 6in. gun of The ship weighed the same evening experiencing which Sergeant Stickland, K.M.L.I. is the captain, very thick weather, and at 10 a.m. on the 3rd ! and to Nos. 1 and 3 4*7in. Q F guns, captained re anchored off Careening Cove, Port San Carlos N., spectively by E. E. Johns, A.B., and Charles Hemvood, where she only remained a few hours, while the settle P. 0.1. C. Extra prizes for deserving gun crews were ment and sheep farming establishment of Mr. Cameron, given by His Excellency the Governor, the Captain, J.P., were visited, leaving at 1 p.m. for Fox Bay, Gunnery Lieutenant, and Lieutenant of the 1st which was reached shortly after eight. > Division. His Excellency the Governor with his staff The firing was concluded by four o’clock, and the visited the Government Establishment the following ship proceeded for Port Louis, but owing to foggy morning, and a small party of officers landed to shoot, weather could not get up to the settlement, and con but met with indifferent sport; the day was damp f sequently anchored in the outer roads till the following and drizzly, but the arrival of the Beagle in the after H morning (2nd), when she came to off the Carenage. noon with mails brought a gleam of sunshine, and His Excellency, accompanied by Captain Norcock, made amends for the otherwise depressing atmospheric if- Colonel Lewis, and Mr. Hill, landed and visited the influences. In the evening (accompanied by the site of (he old settlement. Many interesting relics Beagle), the ship proceeded to Port Edgar, anchoring of -which the following are copies* still survive, notably before dark. .1 Friday (5th)being “general quarter-day)” afloat, when SW *Copy of inscriptions on gravestone, &c., at Port Louis. the ship is virtually prepared for action, few of the officers were able to land, but those who did scoured “ To the memory of M. Matthew Brisbane, who the hills in search of game, which was scarce and was barbarously murdered on the 26th August, 1833. hard to approach. A few geese and ducks were t In the command of the Beaufoy, cutter, he was secured for Jack’s squab pic, generally composed of a the zealous and able companion of Captain James little of all sorts—fish, fowl, or anything that comes Weddell, during his enterprising voyage to beyond along. the 74th degree of south latitude in February, 1823. Noon saw the ship at sea again, the Beagle being left behind to give the sportsmen a chance of trying His remains were removed to this spot by the their new weapons. crews of H. M. ships Erebus and Terror on the At 9.35 p.m., off Sea-lion Island, the usual quiet 25th August, 1842. of these solitudes was broken by the sharp crack and ear-piercing din of the quick-firing guns, as the Sacred to the memory of Edmund Knight, seaman electric search light revealed a target representing an of II. M. ketch Sparrow, died December - - - - (year imaginery torpedo boat. There would have been no illegible), aged 33 years. medal for this action in real warfare, for not a man ■ f in the torpedo boat would have come out alive to To the memory of H. Hatch, seaman, H. M. ketch tell the tale. Skirting the southern shore of the East Island, Cape Arrow, who died 20th March 1839, aged 31 years. Pembroke lighthouse was sighted at 5 a.m. on the 6th, and three hours later the Retribution, at 8 a.m., pro Magnetic observing station, II. M. ships Erebus and gramme time, steamed into the harbour, and took up Terror, 1842 ; also H. M. ship Challenger, February, her old position off the dockyard pier. f 1876. 1842. Dip 52° 26' [COMMUNICATED]. 1876. Dip 48° 00' o ; POLICE NEWS. Two plates with this inscription near one another on the rocks just outside and to the north of the At the Court House, Stanley, on January 2nd, 1897, entrance to the old settlement harbour. the case of John Kirwan was heard. He was convicted a 5 feet 8 inches above the mean level of the ocean, of the charge preferred against him and fined £25 August, 1842. H. B. M. ships Erebus and Terror and costs. The fine has since been reduced to £10. At the Court House, Stanley, on January 14th, ] in response sang “The Storm Fiend.” Mr. Johnson in !i William Manmin appeared to answer a charge of i his song appeared first as “ Jimmy ” in the character unlawfully throwing stones to the danger of people in of a college student upon whose heart pretty girls 1 the street. lie was bound over in the sum of £5 play terrible havoc; secondly, as “ Gerty,” a naughty to be of good behaviour in future. little flirt with long flaxen hair, dressed in a coquettish On the same day Chares Dix was summoned for re pink and white costume and hat to match. The taining possession of a house in Stanley, after having whistle song and step dance by Mr. Harrison were received notice to go. He was given seven days in also appreciated and showed skill and endurance. which to go. ... The promoters of the Entertainment have kindly J. Bailey versus J. Summers, executor ot the will settled to divide the proceeds between the different executed by the late Mrs. Bailey. At the Court Churches in Stanley. House, Stanley (Probate Division), on February 2nd Thos. Binnie, Mon. Treasurer, Christ Church Cathe and 3rd, J. Bailey contested the will of his lately dral, returns, on behalf of the Select Vestry, very deceased wife—also a deed of transfer of some pro hearty thanks for £5 received 13th inst. perty—on the grounds that he was not responsible for 0 his actions when the deed was signed; and further, that his late wife was not in a fit state of mind, &c., DESTITUTE POOR FUND. to execute a will. The finding of the Court was that the deed be impounded, and the will stand for the Subscriptions Received. present, giving power to Bailey to move further in the Mrs. Felton, £2 2s. Od. R. Blake, £2. David case. Smith, £2. A. E. Baillon, £1. Mrs. G. M. Dean. £1. At the Court House, Stanley, on February 10th, an Sergeant T. Davies, 10s. J. Turner, 10s. F. Durose, inquiry was held concerning the stranding of the 5s. Mrs. Manuan, os. W. R. Hardy, os. Captain British ship, Puss of Balmuha on one of the William Henricksen, 5s. J. Lehen, 5s. T. Watson, 2s. 6d. islets on January 31st. S. Campbell, 2s. 6d. A Friend, 2s. Gd. 0 Total, £10 14s. 6d. On Thursday evening, 11th instant, a varied Enter tainment was given by the Retribution in the Assembly £ s. d. Room. No one will grumble at not getting their January. 1896, Cash in hand 30 14 8 money’s worth for it began at 8.15 and lasted until Subscriptions received 10 14 G 11.45, and was thoroughly enjoyed by the large Interest on Deposit in Bank 0 12 6 audience up to the end. There were the two farces, The Area Belle and Turn Him Out, which were £42 1 8 h amusing, as also the mesmeric display by “ Professor” Beauchamp when the “subjects” did and suffered Amount paid in relief to the following during much at the will of the Professor. One was afflicted the year 1896. with excruciating toothache, another had a needle Thomas MacLeod . 13 15 0 pjissed through his cheek, while a third pro iked Mary MacLeod ... 13 15 0 great merriment by his futile efforts to remove an W. Clapperton (Fuel and Suit) 8 15 3 imaginary fly that had settled on his nose, &c., &c. For Printing Circulars ... 0 8 0 Mr. W. E. Turner presented himself as a “subject” but not being found suitable was dismissed from the £36 13 3 stage in a dazed condition. Many will think the very Balance, £5 8s. 5d. best part of the Entertainment was the performance ALICE FELTON, • on the horizontal bar, which was splendidly gone Hon. Secretary & Treasurer. through by Mr. Higgs, the comic element being sup plied by a red coated, black and white faced clown, O who made the most ludicrous and nervous attempts to A MESSAGE FROM THE SEA. emulate his chief ; also the club swinging by Mr. Sullivan, which was equally interesting and truly “ The steamer Warrimoo which has arrived at marvellous. AH the movements were gone through Victoria (B.O.), reports having picked up a bottle at with perfect ease and in rhythmic time to music and sea containing an unsealed message, yellowed with the wonder was that the clubs never by any chance age, and saying the ship Mohawk had sprung a leak, came into collision. In answer to a persistent encore and that the crew were then taking to the boats. The ■: he gave a performance with tomahawks with the message, concluded, 4 God help us.—John Franklin.* same ease and skill. The songs were very enjoyable, The Mohawk was lost 16 years ago, and was never one would gladly have had more only but such was not since heard from. She belonged to Troon, Ayrshire, possible in an already lengthy programme. Mr. and Franklin was the name of the mate, This WebsterT* ■' n d J{a'lrid” Mr. Weekes a capital message is the first indication of the vessel’s fate.” sea song, The Gallant Salamander,” Mr. Soper “ The I he Mohawk was in Stanley a voyage or two before Lighthouse Keeper,” he Was vigorously encored and she was lost.—W. BIGGS. * 3 ••j !r t The Daily Bible Headings for March. 7 S Mark 7.24 to 8.10 14 S Mark 11.27 to 12.21 S Mark 15 to v. 42 [23 1 M Mark 4.35 to 8 IM—8.10 to 9.2 15 M —12.13 to35[13 22 M —15.42 & 16 28 S Luke 3 to v. l 2 T —5.21 [5.21 9 T —9.2 to 30 16 T —12.35to 13.14 23 T Luke 1 to v.26 29 M—tiov.10 3 W —2.13 to 23 10 W—9.30 17 w —13.14 24 W —1.26 to 46 30 T —4.16 s 18 T —14 to v. 27 25 T —1.46 31 W — 5 to v. 17 % 1 T —6.14 to 30 11 t —10 to v. 32 5 F —6.30 12 F —10.32 19 F —14.27 to 53 26 F —2 to v. 21 « S —7 to v. 24 13 S —11 to v. 27 20 S —14.53 27 S —2.21 1m \ 4 MRS. CONACHER, midwife, takes in Washing and Mangling '! ji! at the late residence of Mr. W. E. Turner, Stanley. 1 w HIGHLAND SHEEP DIPS ! ! | IMPROVED PASTE DIP; WATERPROOFER. FLUID DIP, Soluble in Cold Water—Identical with the Paste in composition. ! NON-POISONOUS FLUID DIP, Soluble in cold water ; guaranteed to contain 33 per cent Tar Acid. In 10 gallon x| drums, 3/- per gallon; in 40 gallon casks, 2/- per gallon. if* Cheap quotations furnished for all kinds of Drugs, Chemicals and Diysaltery goods Alex. Robertson, A. Ph. S., Chemist, Argyle Chemical Works, Oban, N. B. ! “ A. Ph. S.” stands for “Associate of the Pharmaceutical Society.” No one can assume the title of “Chemist” unless he has first passed an examination instituted by the “ Pharmacy Act,” of 1867. : 0 MESSRS. WILLIAMS, BROS., 56, RAVENSCROFT STREET, HACKNEY ROAD, LONDON, N.E. ■ Engineers, Millwrights, Boiler and Tank Manufacturers. Improved Tallow Reducing and Boiling-down Plant a Speciality. Scrap Presses, Coolers, Dip Tanks, and Hydraulic Presses complete with * Boxes of Oak or American Elm and Bessemer Steel Fittings for Wool Baling. j. Sole Makers of Hfnnapi’s Improved Sectional Wrought Iron Dipping rf,( Trough, which can be delivered ready for immediate erection upon arrival. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. V $ ] vi SUTTONS’ SEEDS FOR USE IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS. Sutton’s Special Export Collections of Vegetable and Flower Seeds SUPPLIED AT THE UNDERMENTIONED PRICES :— YE&ETABLE SEEDS. FLOWER SEEDS. ! i £ ' s. d. £ s. d. \ 10 10 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 4 4 0 i 4 4 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 1 11 6 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 10 6 0 10 6 0 7 6 0 7 6 0 5 0 0 5 0 Sutton’s Composite Collection of Vegetable and Flower Seeds, 10/6. All the prices include an air-tight case, which will be found useful for many purposes after the seeds have been removed. ORDERS may be sent through our Agents in the Falkland Islands, or direct from SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers & Merchants, READING,ENGLAND. CHRIST CHURCH BAZAAR Christ Church Bazaar and Sale of Work is now definitely settled to take place on TUESDAY, MAR. 9th, 1897. BOOKS FOR SALE AT THE PARSONAGE, STANLEY. - Bibles (with and without Scotch Psalter), at 1/- 1/6 & 2/6. Hymns A. & M. at 2d., 1/- & 1/3. Prayer Books and Hymns A. & M. combined at 6d. Prayer Books from 6d. Church Services and Hymns A. & M. combined at 1/-and 3/6. Cathedral Prayer Books with Chants, 5/- ; ditto without Chants, 3/6. Psalters at 1 - Sankey’s Hymns from 3d. Catechisms, Id. Line upon Line 9d. & 1/6. Peep of Day at 6d. and 1/6 Prayers for Social and Family Worship (Church of Scotland), at 1/6. Shorter Catechism (Church of Scotland) at Id. ; Price of the Magazine Unstamped, 4/- per annum ; stamped, j; 4/6 ; single copies, 4d. each. Charge for Advertisements 6d. per line of 12 words, lhe Magazine is published on the loth of each month. I All letters to the Editor should be accompanied with the name and address of the writers, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. ) > i ■ n : A i v, ■ ; I ' * n -I = ‘i ! •i No. 95. Vol. VIII. MARCH, 1897. Price Fourpence. # THE 1£ 1* jfaiklanb Jslattbe /Ifoagasme. 1 Editor : The Very Rey. Lowther E. Brandon. t r 3 r -A 7- / CHRIST/CHURCH CATHEDRAL. Clergy.—Very Rev. Lowther/E. Brandon m. a. Dean and Colonial Chaplain. Rev. E. C. Aspim-iil. Canon of Christ Church Cathedral. Select Vestry.—-Mr. J. Gl Poppy, Minister's Church-warden and Hon, Sec. Mr. F. Duro4j. People's Church-warden. Mr. Thos. Bjinnie, Honorary Treasurer. Capt. McLaughlin, Mr. W. A. Harding, Sidesmen, and Mr. Thos. Watson. ( \ . \ r \ l The Lessons, &c., for every Sunday and Holy Day in April. 4. 6th Sunday in Lent. Morning. Exodus 3 ; St. Luke 7 to v. 24; Ps. 19-21. Epistle—Hebrews 9.11-15. Gospel—St. John 8.40-59. Evening. Exodus 5 or 6 to v. 14 ; 2 Cor. 8 ; Ps. 22 &23. 11. 6th Sunday in Lent. Morning. Exodus 9 ; St. Matthew 20; Ps. 56-58. Epistle—Phil. 2.5-11. Gospel—St. Matthew 27.1-54. Evening. Exodus 10 or 11 ; St. Luke 19.28 or 20.9-21 ; [Ps. 59-61.. 12. Monday before Easter. Morning. Lam. 1 to v. 15 ; St. John 14 to v. 15 j [Ps. 62-64. Epistle—Isa. 63.1-19. Gospel—St. Mark 14.1-72. Evening. Lam. 2.13 ; St. John 14.15 ; Ps. 65-67. 13. Tuesday before Easter. Morning. Lam. 3 to v. 34 ; St. John 15 to v. 14 ; Ps. 68. Epistle—Isa. 50.5-11. Gospel—St. Mark 15.1-39. Evening. Lam. 3.34; St. John 15.14; Ps. 69-70. • 14. Wedne^siaybefore Easter. Morning. Lam. 4 to v. 21 ; St. John 16 to v. 16 ; [Ps. 71-72. Epistle—Hebrews 9.16-28. Gospel—St. Luke 22.1-71. Evening'. Daniel 9.20; St. John 16.16; Ps. 73-74. 15. Thursday before Easter. Morning. Hosea 13 to v. 15; 3 John 17 ; Ps. 75-77. Epistle—1 Cor. 11.17-34. Gospel—St. Luke 23.1-49. Evening. Hosea 14; St. John 13 to v. 36 ; Ps. 78. 16. Good Friday. Morning. Gen. 22 to v. 20 ; St. John 18 ; Ps. 79-81. Epistle—Hebrews 10.1-25. Gospel—St. John 19*1-37. Evening. Isa. 52.13 to 53 ; 1 Peter 2 ; Ps. 82-85. 17. Easter Even. Morning. Zech. 9 ; St. Luke 23.50 ; Ps. 86-88. Epistle—1 St. Peter 3.17-22. Gospel—St. Matthew % [27.57-66. Eveniur. Hosea 5.8 to 6.4; Rom. 6 to v. 14 ; Ps. 89. IS. Easter Day. MorningvExodus 12 to v. 29 ; Rev. 1.10 to 19 ; Ps. 2, ' [17, 111. Epistle—Cdossians 3.1-7. Gospel—St. John 20.1-10. Evening. Exo?us 12.29 or 14; St.John 20.11 to 19 or \ [Rev. 5; Ps. 113, 114, 118. 19. Monday in Easter Week. Exodus 15 to v.\22 ; St. Luke 24 to v. 13 ; Ps. 95-97. Epistle—Acts'io. 34-43. Gospel—St. Luke 24.13-35. Evening. Cant. 2‘10 ; St. Matt. 28 to v. 10 ; Ps. 98-101. 20. Tuesday in Easter Week,. Morning. 2 Kings '! 3 14-22 ; St. John 21 to v. 15 ; [Ps. 102, 103. \ Epistle—Acts 13.26-41. Gospel—St Luke 24.36-48. * Evening. Ezek. 37 toy. 15 ; St. John 21.15 ; Ps. 104. 25. • 1st Sun. after Easter. Morning. Numbers 16 to v. 36 ; 1 Cor. 15 to v. 29 ; St. Mark, Evan, f Martyr. Isaiah 62.6. [Ps. 119, v. 33-72. Epistle—1 St. John 5.4il2. Gospel—St. John 20.19-23. Evening—Numbers 6.36 or 17 to v. 12 ; St. John Ezek. 1 to v.( 15. [20.24 to 30 ; Ps. 73.104 ) \ ?i \ i i t. \ CHURCH SERVICES. Receipts. Jan. £ s. d. Sunday -/Ibonifng prater at 11 a.m. 3. Offertory 2 13 7^ » io. . ... 2 18 3 jj Bvening prayer at 7 p.m. » 17. •• ... 1 11 0 » 24. Weeic-days -Aborning prayer (daily) at 8.45. 2 13 4 >, 31. ,, ... 3 3 7 Evening prayer (Wednesday) at Thank-offerings ...0 6 6 [7 p.m. Balance 8 8 8J T£be IfDOly Coinmunfon on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 12 noon ; and on the £20 14 11$ 2nd, 4th, and 5 th (if any) Sundays of the month Expenditure. at 8 a.m. To Sexton, for wages and padlock ...3 3 0 The Sacrament of Baptism, and Ciiurciiings on Organ Blower & Bell Ringer . ...13 8 Printing for Christmas Festival and any Sunday or week-day. Select Vestry Notices ...... 1 11 6 Labour at Church ...13 0 Choir Practices :—On Wednesday, after Plvening F. I. Co. West Store Account...... 0 2 4 Service, at 7.45 p.m., sharp. Balance ...... • •• 13 11 5J Choir Practices for the Children in the Vestry £20 14 11$ on Sunday after Sunday School at 3.30 p.m., and on Wednesday at 4.10 p.m. Receipts. Feb. 7. Offertory ...... 1 12 114 Sunday School in Christ Church at 2.30 p.m. >. 14. 2 9 24 Catechising :—On Sunday in Christ Church at 10 » 21. » ... 1 14 71 a.m. ,, 28. ,, ...... 3 9 9i Thank-offering...... 0 2 6 Prayer Meeting in the Vestry on Monday from 7 to Balance ...... 13 11 5 j 8 p.m. The Falkland Islands’ Lending Library in the £23 0 6$ Vestry on Friday at 3.30 p.m. The Children’s Library in the Vestry on Sunday Expenditure. Sexton—wages and labour at 4 p.m., and on Friday at 3.30 p.m. 3 4 8 Organ Blower and Bell Ringer 1 3 10 Penny Savings Bank :—On Monday in the Senior Printer 0 5 0 Government School at 9.30 a.m., and in the F. Mannan, taking round notices of Infant School at 10.30 a.m. Christmas Festiyal ...0 2 6 ^Balance ...... 18 4 6J AVERAGES, JANUARY, 1897. £23 0 6J Number of Congregation ... Morning ... 252 * Towards Insurance Premium, £17 12s. 6d., due ii )) PI vening 1314 March 11th, 1897. Number of Coins ...... Morning 1314 THOS. BINNIE, ... Evening ... 54 J! Hon. Treasurer. Number of coins in the Offertories:— 1 Crown, 5 half-crowns, 16 florins, 50 shillings, The Right Rey. The Lord Bishop of the Falk 138 sixpences, 117 threepenny pieces, 556 pence, land Islands was delayed in Sandy Point awaiting the 53 halfpence, 4 other coins. Allen Gardiner. His Lordship left for Ooshowia and FEBRUARY. Tekenica in an Argentine steamer and reached Stanley on March 14th. Number of Congregation ... Morning ... 289J Evening ... 138 Dean Brandon was at Hillside, Feb. 16th ; Green »J V Number of Coins ... Morning 133 Patch. Horse-shoe Bay, and Port Louis, Feb. 22nd- ,, ... Evening ... 484 24th ; Shallow Bay, Hill Cove, Chartres, and Dunnose 55 Number of coins in the Offertories :— Head, Feb. 25th-March 4th ; reached Stanley, March 6th. One sovereign, 1 half-crown, 5 florins, 46 shillings, 100 sixpences, 90 threepenny pieces, 446 pence, 21 Canon Aspinall left Stanley for the West half-pence, 2 farthings, 6 other coins. Falklands, March 10 th. •i " n HERE are many works of Christ Jesus which must trust one another, and each give reason for that trust by the practice of truth. We should also be just, we cannot exactly imitate. We cannot cast t!i?T evil spirit out of our own hearts, much less out no trying to take advantage of another’s difficulty, of others: we cannot touch the blind, the dent, the ignorance, or weakness. Giving to all others their lame, and restore them to perfect bodily soundness. “ rights,” as we expect to enjoy ours. We cannot, while engaged in communion with Gocl, 2. But Christ did much more than this, He fast 10 days and 40 nights; though we can, by Gods gave us our u rights ” and He gave us Mis very self, srrace. use sue!, self-control that our bod. y- Jes.res being to bear all which could keep us from happiness. He subdued to the Spirit, we may ever obey the Spirits took upon Himself all that could hinder us in daily godly motions in righteousness and true holiness. 1 et growth in holiness, He Himself bore all that stops us I during this season of Lent, when the fatal nature of from advancing step by step from one stage in purity sin should be very much in our thoughts, let us try to and resemblance to Him to a still higher one. Jesus ! understand what is meant by imitating Christ. Christ gave us much more than our “ rights.” 1. Our Lord Himself says, “ I have given you an 3. We cannot do just what Jesus did, as, for ’ example.”—John xiii. 15 ; when urging us to loving, instance, feed the starving multitudes of India, but we ii kindly, helping service one to the other. can live in the spirit in which He lived—the spirit of *2. St. Paul says, “ Let this mind be in you, which self-sacrifice. Place others before ourselves. Think was also in Christ Jesus.”—Philippians ii. 5, when of others first and of ourselves second. When necessary, pressing the duty of loving thought for the good and at the call of this spirit of self-sacrifice, to forfeit our l spiritual growth of our fellow Christians. own comfort, profit, advancement, that others may 3. St. Peter, when stirring up Christian slaves to receive the benefit. it bear patiently unjust and undeserved blame and 4. Notwithstanding this, there is plenty of room to punishment, says, Christ also suffered for us, leaving think of all that concerns us, our interests, our advan ' us an example.”—1 Peter ii. 21. tage, what is rightly ours. Surely our Lord did this I. We as little children need ever to be warned to when he supported His widowed mother and her family. watch and keep the inward life clean and holy. How But we are not to stop here. hard it is to do this ! Well may we pray, “ 0 cleanse 5. We are to think of what will be for the good Thou me from my secret faults.” “ Make me a clean of others, in an unselfish spirit. No thinking of the heart, 0 God.” “Try me. 0 God, and seek the credit it will bring us before men, but just quietly, 'h ground of my heart.”—Psalms xix., li., cxxxix. silently, steadily following Christ. How we must guard against self-indulgence, selfish (a) Think of all the ways in which it is possible ness : against all evil thoughts, which seek to make to make the life of another happy now, to remove all their home in the heart; against anything which mars friction, to guard one’s own temper, words, actions, the spirit, which should ever reflect the character of and manner. Not in any way to act so that our con Christ: men loved to be called “ Christopher,” meaning duct would tempt others to sin. To make the way of “ The Christ bearer.” How should each strive to sin harder and the path of duty easier. 1 resemble Him in inward purity; this is most difficult (b) In spiritual things, each Christian is to take his to attain, but so necessary, if we would imitate Christ. part in preaching the Gospel. All can do this in the This is peculiarly necessary in most effectual way by personal example; by the con II. Our relationship to others. stant, quiet, almost inipcrceptable effect of the religious 1 In these Islands we are very much like a big life we lead. family. MS e nil know one another: we know—some May this season of Lent make us more gentle, for times too much about—our neighbour’s affairs. This, bearing, patient, and kind in our manner towards to a certain extent, cannot be helped in a small com others ; may it cause us to set a double guard over our munity shut up to itself as ours is ; and is a proof of the tempers, words, and actions. Thus will our imitation interest we take in each other. In this big family, if of Christ be real, effectual, and lasting. the Spirit of Jesus Christ ruled, how much happier LOWTIIER E. BRANDON. lne would he ? how many would be kept back when on the verge of a fall by a loving caution, warning, or ,t e; 1}ow many would be encouraged not to despair, O an?,enter uPon their Christian pib ' V "11,1■renewed hope and courage, helped by the RETURN OF BAPTISMS, IMARRIAGES, AND : rSrd’ k'n?/3>'lnPa,hy, ilnd helping hand of FUNERALS. T1‘?Se in authority, com- as parent* • andUht ^ 1 f Uided by the same spirit or her duties as ^ who.°bey shoffid each fulfil his During the year 1896 according to the rites and we need. “SwS'Kf Vo 40 .hi,, ceremonies of the Church of England :— Baptisms.—Males, 31 ; females, 36. Total, 67. 1. The foundation of nil ■ towards one another should be truTaid jTtuT Marriages . 10. Funerals.—Males, 6 ; females, 8. , Total, 14. f i / / A , PROCEEDS of “ACORN” ENTERTAINMENTS He also says that he would be ashamed to lie in bed Given in the Assembly Room, March 5th and 6th. until the hist minute. I am sure if he is the man that I think he is he is greatly altered, for he proved to be a good sleeper. If he thinks it is only Hamp Net receipts £21 5s. 4d., which was distributed as shire men that cool their coffee with water I am follows:— afraid he has put the boot on the wrong foot, unless £ s. d. he is left-footed in both feet. Mr. Sei'vant talks about Church of England ...... 4 0 0 Hampshire men. There are three Hampshires, one in Roman Catholic Church ...4 0 0 Australia, one in America, and one in England. Mr. ! Baptist Chapel ...... 4 0 0 Servant did not say which of the Hampshire men he Destitute Poor Committee 9 5 4 means to blow up, but I can assure him one of their little fingers is worth his whole body, clogs, and all. £21 5 4 He also says that Punch does not think it is true about boycotting in the Falkland Islands and that he does -O not know much about them, and that he would not be afraid to stand in front of his master and tell him the To the Editor of the “ Falkland Islands Magazine.” same; I am sure Mr. Servant would. Mr. Servant don’t believe that the world is round ; he says that Sir,—I hasten to add my testimony that Mr. Buck- i we only learn that on paper. Poor man ! I think he worth is quite correct in the extracts from my letters; 1 is something like the daft man’s bucket—no bottom but I will leave the matter to the readers of the in him. Mr. Servant talks of Punch having sawdust Magazine whether I made the sweeping assertion he brains ; it is better to have sawdust brains than none says I did. It is very easy to take extracts from at all. If Mr. Servant has any pin-cushions to stuff, ; letters and put them side by side and take different send them along to Stanley and I can do them as meanings from them. Words are put in men’s mouths cheap as anyone. My address is Green Door, three i to disguise their thoughts, I have heard tell. However, i brass nobs, No. 34, High Street; if I am not there I to put the matter plainly, I myself have served a will be, when I come. I must congratulate Mr. nmster who spoke to me many a time as if I was a Servant for being the greatest discoverer that exists. t dog, and I have served gentlemen who have treated He says by removing the hills and valleys of the me well in every way. Falklands the world would be round. Oh ! dear! dear! BON ACCORD. what a porpoise head that man has on him. I wonder if he is going to take the contract to remove them ; O if so, get Hampshire men ; they don’t talk much and are good workmen. Mr. Servant says he dined with To the Editor of the “ Falkland Islands Magazine.” Dr. Nansen at the north pole, and that he sends his On behalf of the children of Darwin we thank the best respects to Mr. Punch. Thanks for his compli captain and officers of H. M. S. Beagle for the kind ments, but I am afraid that it is a white one; but I entertainment given on board for their amusement, at assure Mr. S. when he goes back there to dine he which they enjoyed themselves very much. At half must take his own tea and sugar for Tam Pepper was past three they were taken on board, where they were kicked out of Hampshire for telling lies : I think he received with great kindness and all sat down to tea, must be his nephew. As for the man who told him \ to do justice to the many good things provided for that I came from Hampshire, he might have kept that them, and after having a good time at games and in his wind-bag as I can assure him that he knows no dancing, they left with a parting gift in remembrance more about it than a cart knows about a third wheel. of their first visit on board a man-of-war. We must Mr. Servant will excuse all my mistakes in my last not forget to thank Mrs. Eastment for her kindness to letter as the damp weather swelled my brain. I really thought I was writing to a man so I will say I the children on that occasion. am done, as the beaf steak said to the cook. I remain, Yours truly, PUNCH. B. W. J. O- O- COFFEE ROOM. To the Editor of the “Falkland Islands Magazine.” r Mr. George Natt has opened a Coffee Room. Sir,—Will you allow me space for a few remarks referring to Servant's letter ? The Coffee Room is well supplied with tables and { First of all, does he mean to say because he did not seats, also a large stove with open fire bars in front, see the man sent back to the cook-house that he mis so that the fire can be seen. The room overhead is believes it? I can assure him that I have permission divided into small sleeping chambers, each containing to name the man if I wish, but I am not such a fool two beds. At the back of the Coffee Room there is a wash-house. Reading matter will be found. Tea, as to try and make Mr. Sei'vant any wiser than he is. f V coffee, cocoa, suppers, breakfasts, &c., &c., will be those present was greatly spoiled by the weather, it supplied at reasonable rates. The windows of the being a very stormy, squally, rough day. Many room look out to the west and command a view of children spent the afternoon romping in the Assembly the ships at anchor, so that boats can be seen coming Room until tea time. There were three long tables and 269 children sat down ; afterwards 100 adults. ashore, &c. It is surprising how year by year the numbers -O increase. Soon at this rate the Assembly Room Com ACCIDENT AT BEAVER ISLAND. pany will need to enlarge their room ! The children had it all their own way until nine o’clock or even later, when their elders took possession and dancing It is with extreme regret that we hear of a most began and was kept up until after midnight. serious gun accident to George Duncan, Beaver Island. He was out shooting hist December and when three Naval Notes. On the 16th February the captain miles away from home his gun exploded unexpectedly and officers of the Retribution gave a Smoking Concert and literally blew away the side of his face—the to welcome vtheir brother officers in the Beagle. cheek, a portion of the jaw and tongue, &c. He was Several local gentlemen were invited to meet them, alone but was able to walk home. The Chance was in and a very enjoyable and social evening was spent. 0 the neighbourhood and crosse 1 to Spring Point for the The half deck was utilized for the occasion, being doctor, who was fortunately at home. The latest draped with flags and illuminated with incandescent accounts speak favourably of the progress of the lamps. patient. The Acorn arrived on the 22nd, 10 days out from Montevideo, having experienced bad weather most of the -0 passage down. In Uruguay the political situation was still very unsettled, and a new scourge of young locusts THE REV. CANON ASPINALUS LAFONIA was sweeping the country doing enormous damage to VISIT (continued). the crops. Friends of Mr. Hibbard, engineer, who has recently suffered from a sharp attack of typhoid Feb. 3rd, left Stanley for Hill Side. 4th, Darwin. fever, will be glad to hear he is in a fair way to con 5th, North Arm. 6th, Danson Harbour. 7th, Speed valescence, and may be expected to rejoin his ship well. 8th-l0th, George Island. 11th, Speedwell on her return to the Plate. Mr.' Coopper, senior and Danson Harbour. 12th, North West Arm, Lion engineer of the Retribution is at present doing duty as Creek, and North Arm. 13th, North Arm. 15th, engineer officer in charge of the Acorn. Cattle Point, Hawk Hill, and Bleaker. 16th—1 Sth, The Beagle left on the 23rd for Darwin, where both Bleaker. 19th, Hawk Hill, Cattle Point, North officers and men appear to have spent a pleasant time. Arm, and Freshwater Creek. 20th, Findley Harbour. They were most hospitably received, shooting and o <> 21st, Congo. 22nd, Cygnet Harbour, Egg Harbour, riding parties being improvised by the residents, and New House, Orqueta, and Tranquillidad. 23rd, everything done to make their stay agreeable. Alto Darwin and Lagoona Isla. 24tli, Mount Pleasant, gether 241 head of game were secured in three days, Bluff Cove, and Stanley. consisting of hares, rabbits, teal, widgeon, and snipe. Work done:—32 houses visited, 4 Services, 13 In return the Beagles gave a Rail in the cook-house, Bible Readings, 1 Baptism, 8 children examined and and Children’s Party, and both ship and shore folks catechised. parted with mutual regrets and reciprocal expressions of goodwill. O On the 4th March a Football Match under Rugby MONTHLY NEWS LETTER. rules was played in the Government House paddock— Officers and Petty Officers versus Ship's Company. The play owing to the uneven nature of the ground Sunday" School. On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 14th, was somewhat uncertain. The Match was well and the prizes were distributed in Christ Church in the evenly contested throughout, resulting in a win for the presence of many friends, including His Honour Officers and Petty Officers by one penalty goal to nil. Judge Thompson, Captain Norcock and some officers Unluckily there were two or three trifling accidents, but of II. M. S. Retribution, Colonel Lewis, and others. only one of the team was incapacitated from con There were considerably fewer prizes than last year, tinuing the game. the Examinations having been made severer in regard The Basilisk arrived on the 4th. It is many years to iS home lessons,” which seem to present a difficulty.; since three men-of-war have been anchored together T we are sorry to say it is only a small number of in the harbour at the same time. children who come with these regularly learnt, altlio’ On the evenings of 5th and 6th March the the papers of lessons for the ensuing month are given Acorn gave most successful Entertainments in the out to each child on the last Sunday of the month. Assembly Room. The acting and singing were very 9,-mNNtiL Treat- ,Xhis was given on Friday the good, but there was not as good order maintained at , * iere were the usual gathering and sports in the end of the Room as there might have been and the Government House paddock, but the enjoyment of the noise interfered a good deal with the enjoyment of I V i U 1 r the audience. Beer was brought in and drunk— great labour, and considerable exposure to wind Stanleyites were not the offenders this time. The and weather; but probably to Stanley residents amount cleared came to over £21, and was distributed the most appreciable monument of her sojourn here amongst the religious denominations and the Destitute will be the shelter house erected on the dockyard pier. Poor Committee—the latter contribution was a happy Anyone who has occasion to visit the man-of-war in thought, as the Fund was very low and we desire to port, and has stood exposed to the biting blasts of our express our best thanks to the performers generally climate waiting the arrival of a ship's boat, will for their generosity. We are very sorry to think the readily recognize the value and comfort of such an r Retribution will be leaving us for the winter in a few erection ; nor will the boon be less acceptable to days—20th inst., but it will be pleasant to look liberty men and to others going off late at night. forward to seeing her again early in the spring. The house has been built by the artificers of the ■: Besides the “ Monthly Dance ” on the 2nd inst., there Retribution under the directions of Mr. Soper, carpenter, was a Ball on the previous Thursday evening, 25th the Government supplying the materials. 1 February, and there is to be another on next Monday, A post box for the convenience of residents wishing loth—a sort of farewell dance; several will appear to communicate with the men-of-war would be a great in fancy dress, so it will be quite a grand and benefit. amusing affair. But this matter of balls and dances The Retribution is expected to leave about the 20th : is exercising the minds of the thoughtful and of the for Tierra del Fuego and Patagonian ports. i bread winners in Stanley. If the ships are going to The Bazaar. This, in connection with Christ he so much with us and this sort of thing continues, Church Cathedral, came off with great success in the where is the money to come from for all the dresses ? Assembly Room on Tuesday evening the 9th. The l where is the line to be drawn between wholesome stalls were ranged all round the room, the refresh i amusement and extravagance ? It is only the favoured ment tables being on the stage, the fish pond and few that can afford a series of ball gowns. Why snowball immediately below. A table in the centre should it be necessary to have s< balls ” and return held a perfect model, 12ft. long, of II. M. S. Retri balls with their consequent expenses'and extra smart bution and presented a very attractive appearance dresses, instead of simply fortnightly dances say, covered with toys, which were almost all cleared away which would be less pretentious and less expensive before the end of the evening.- The whole room and would bring more pleasure to those who are too looked very gay, decorated, as it was, with flags, conscientious to emulate the grand dresses of their which covered the ceiling completely and draped and neighbours ? A dress that would be considered too divided the tables into stalls. We have to thank the shabby or too simple for a u ball ” would pass muster Captain and officers and men of the Retribution for at a mere dance.” “ Mow to he happy ” is the their kindness in adding so considerably to the success problem we all try to solve and the .solution is of the Sale ; some of the officers of the Acorn and certainly not to be found in those forms of amusement Basilisk were also very active in helping the stall and pleasure that pander to the vanity ingrained in holders to get rid of their goods ; all had a good our common human nature and we really need to be deal to say to the two toy stalls having very few on our guard lest the line between pure and healthy things to pack away when the end came. enjoyment and extravagance be overstepped with The proceeds amounted to about £130. After the disastrous consequences—heartburnings, disappoint Sale, which was over about 11.30, there was a Dance ments, discontent. Let us preserve a certain unpre which was kept up until 2 a.m. tentiousness and simplicity in our amusements. The following will give an idea of the things that The Acorn sailed on the 10th for Montevideo, remain over :—glass and china vases and dishes from conveying the mails. As she left at an early hour Is. to 6s. Two breakfasts cruets at 4s. 6d. Two (5 a.m.) few people were about to witness her de photo frames at Is. 6d. Smoker’s trav, 2s. Gd. Papier parture. I-Ier period of service on the S.K. Coast of mache tray, 2s. Half-dozen canvas mats at 8d. America Station expires in May so she will not likely Pair of wool worked slippers, 4s. Washstand back, be seen in these waters again. The Basilisk went to psile blue American cloth, 4s. Letter rack, 2s. sea later on in the day to carry out the Annual Prize Patchwork quilt, 2i by 2 yds., 12s. 6d. Lace table Firing with the heavy guns off Cochon Island. She cover, 3s. Cushion, Is. 6d. Daisy mat, 2s. 6d. will probably visit the anchorages in Berkeley Sound, Socks, Is. 6d. Men’s stockings, 5s. Caps at Is. 6d. and may be sure of a cordial welcome from the Port Chest preservers at 2s. 6d. Aprons at 4s., 2s. 6d., Louis folks. and 2s. Housekeeping aprons at 3s. and 3s. Gd. Mention was made in our Monthly News Letter in Two children’s petticoats at 2s. 6d. Child’s singlet,' Is. 6d. Children’s frocks at 7s., 10s. 6d., 12. Gd., the January Magazine of the memento left by the \ Barracoutas of the ship’s name in letters of stone, and 15s. Gd. Overalls, with and without sleeves, and we were wondering what the Retributions would coloured and white of different sizes and pinafores, do to signalize her stay in Stanley. The new from 2s. 9d. to 7s. Gd. Blouses and shirts, blue and ! Rifle Range has, we understand, been completed pink at 4s. Gd. A few dolls and toys. Three doll’s as far as° materials will admit, by her Ship’s cradles at £1 and 8s. Dish and plate papers from Is. Company. The work has been one entailing Of kitchen things there is a large number :— : "V colanders, pot scrubs, scrubbing brushes, boot and tington’s Rincon, Green Patch, Port Louis, and black lead brushes, lemon squeezers, enamelled egg Johnson’s Harbour. cups, cups and saucers, tin jelly moulds, patty pans, Richard Atkins. On Tuesday, March 9th, paste cutters, baking dishes, egg whisks, carpet and Richard Atkins was standing on the north side of furniture whisks, rolling pins, combination hatchet, the hulk beside the stone jetty, he suddenly threw up hammer and nail extractors, peat tongs, shovels, his hands and fell backward into the harbour. Messrs. bottle brushes, sink tidies, soap dishes, salad washer, Fugellie and Charbonnier immediately jumped in after knife trays. him, held his head above water, until a boat came along If any friends in the camp will be kind enough to side and took him ashore. While in the water he showed receive and dispose of any of the foregoing we shall no signs of life, the fit of apoplexy is supposed to I! pack and send the box by first opportunity. have seized him before he fell into the water. Every We wish most heartily to thank all those who so means was taken to restore him to consciousness, but I kindly helped in various ways to make the Sale a without avail, On March lltli, having been a success :—Mrs. J. Hocking, Mrs. Munnan and Ida volunteer, his remains were conveyed on a gun- Mannan, Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. J. and Mrs. G. Turner, carriage, accompanied by volunteers and members of Mrs. Watson, Miss F. Rowlands, Mrs. McCarthy, the Benefit Club, to Christ Church and afterwards to Miss M. Binnie, Mrs. Hallett, Mrs. Joe Aldridge, Mrs. the Cemetery. After the interment the volunteers i Von Harten, Mrs. Fugellie, Mrs. Burnell, Mrs. Betts, fired four vollies over his grave. Mrs. Claxton, Miss Brown, Mrs. F. King, Mrs. Fleuret, Mrs. Bendor, Miss E. Coulson, Mrs. Lloyd, Miss The “ Queen’s Commemoration Fund.” A Williams, Mrs. Dean, Mrs. Luxton, Mrs. Felton, Preliminary Meeting was held in the Court House Mrs. Brandon. The Hon. A. E. Baillon by on Tuesday, February 23rd, to consider the best lending boards, &c., for the stalls ; and Mr. A. means for perpetuating in this Colony the memory of McLean, who gave 12 grebe skins. the sixtieth year of the reign of Her Most Gracious * i Over 30 cakes were sent, also five dozen small cakes Majesty Queen Victoria. His Excellency the Governor and jam tarts, besides jellies and blancmanges, hoped that the Memorial might take some form which scones and rolls, &c., &c. It will be a satisfaction would most accord with Her Majesty’s feelings as to the donors to know that not even a lump of sugar expressed by the Prince of Wales, “ that due support was left! may be given to woiks of mercy among the sick Plants, flowers, and vegetables filled a larger table and suffering, and to anything which may tend to than usual, and were almost all disposed of. Mr. brighten the lives and to ameliorate the condition of Gill, paymaster of H. M. S. Acorn kindly sent a pair Her Majesty’s poorer subjects.” A Hospital or a of canaries, cage and seed included, which were sold Lending Library were proposed. It was decided that for 35s. A large fortune-telling rose tree occupied a the public throughout the Islands be invited to prominent place on the flower stall. It was covered express their opinion as to which of the two proposed > 9 with roses of various hues, each containing a motto projects they would desire should be undertaken, or or message of some kind for the purchaser. to suggest any other scheme. If one may venture to The Working Party at Mrs. Dean’s will not be commend a proposal, a Hospital is of prime im resumed until further notice. portance. Now, single men and others die in pining George Rae. The late G. Rae was out shepherding loneliness in lodging houses. There is no place where on Thursday, February 4th. While trying to take infectious diseases, consumption, &c., can be isolated. a dead sheep out of a narrow but deep “ runner,” the A chronic case in any of the camp has to take his bank gave way and he fell head foremost into the chance. When sick seamen come in, Stanley has to stream. The water being breast high, lie had some be scoured to find a home for them. In the case of difficulty in getting out. The following Sunday, Feb. master mariners the charges are ruinous to their 7th, he rode up to Rincon Grande, complained of pains families at home. But the Hospital should be of in his chest, &c.; a porous plaster was applied and most modest dimensions, built so that it could be seemed to give him ease, he felt better and eat a good enlarged if necessary, in the future. A sum of £800 dinner. Mr. Harry Pitaluga found him in bed on the or £1,000 should be quite sufficient as a beginning. following Wednesday ; he looked after him and sent Of course one or two trained nurses would be needed word to Mr. James Greenshields, who came at once to manage it and to attend the sick. with some of his men. G. Rae seemed better, nothing All interested in the “ Queen’s Commemoration serious was apprehended and James Doherty was left Fund” are requested to send their views on the with him. On Saturday, February 20th, at 4 a.m., subject to C. W. Hill, Esq., Hon. Sec., on or before T he complained of great pain across his chest and died April lltli, 1897. at 8 a.m., apparently of failure of the heart’s action. The Telephone Line. The erection of the ms passed away within less than a year of his Telephone Line between Stanley and Cape Pembroke brother James Rae—a well known and hospitable Light-house is, after months of tedious labour and in rel"amYVere interred in Port Louis spite of all difficulties, at last completed. The sea terv. 1 bei.funeral was attended by about 35 persons, from Douglas Station, Rincon Grande, Whit- birds flying up against the wire and thus breaking it has been one of the chief causes of the delay, and : ------1 that is a difficulty which will be ever present. The POLICE HEWS. first official message came through from the Light house late on the night of Sunday, February 21st., At the Court House, Stanley, on February 16th, informing us that II. M. S. .4com had anchored in William Peck appeared to answer the charge of Port William. The Line has since been in working having on Sunday, January 24th, sold liquor between order with the exception of an occasional breakdown 6 and 7 p.m.. The case was dismissed. of the wire, which must be of regular occurrence under the existing circumstances. Great credit is At the Court House, Stanley, on February 14th, K due to Mr. John Kelway for having persevered in an inquiry was held relating to the loss of the Gov repairing the Line until lie was able to send messages ernment pilot boat Victoria, which was wrecked on l to and fro through it. the rocks near the Pembroke Light-house. The “ Victoria.” The pilot-boat—Victoria— At the Court House, Stanley, on March 10th, an went to the Light-house with stores on January 28th. inquest was held on the body of Richard Atkins, who Having discharged, she was getting under way at 3 fell from the town jetty on the 9th. The Jury p.m., when the “bits” carried away, jamming the brought in a verdict of death from apoplexy. The windlass : she went ashore and is a total wreck. The following were the Jury:—F. King (foreman), W. f crew took to the boat, and with difficulty, the wind Hardy, G. Kelway, J. Kelway, J. Lang, J. von Harten. being off shore, reached land. The Chance went out At the Court House, Stanley, on March 11th, the »( to pick them up, but they had landed before she case of J. Bailey versus John Summers was again arrived on the scene. heard. The finding was that the deed be impounded. 0 O- i THE BAZAAR RECEIPTS. SHIPPING NEWS. ARRIVALS. l £ s. d. Misses Elmer and Brown ... 15 8 H Feb. 13th. The Result came in. Passengers— Misses Hocking, Marg. Binnie and Ogilvie 13 5 3* Jas. and Miss E. Smith, Mrs. Anderson and child, Mrs. James Turner and Misses Kirwan 12 3 H A. Lellman, R. Cull, and II. Clarke. Mrs. C. Williams and Misses Felton 10 15 11“ Feb. 22nd. II. M. S. Acorn arrived. Mrs. Schlottfeldt, Mrs. Brandon, and Feb. 23rd. The Perseverance arrived from Great Miss Felton ... ^...... 10 15 5 Island. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. David Smith. Mrs . Durose w*. 10 16 4^ Feb. 23rd. The Hornet arrived from Speedwell Misses Watson and Grierson 10 6 4“ Island. Passenger—Catherine Bailey. 9 Misses Lewis and Williams ... 9 17 0 Feb. 23rd. The Fortuna arrived from North Arm. Misses Hrrclfmgf'a n (TB room e.. . 8 6 10 Passenger—Robert Blake, Esq. Misses Carey 8 6 9 Feb. 27th. H. M. S. Beagle arrived from Darwin Refreshment Table :—Mrs. Luxton, Harbour. Mrs. Claxton, Mrs. Fleuret, Mrs. Burnell, and Mr. J. F. Summers ... 8 2 0 Feb. 28th. The Fair Rosamond arrived from The Chartres. Door :—Messrs.. Jos. Aldridge and 8 0 1 March 5th. II. M. S. Basilisk arrived from Monte Arthur Hardy video. Fishpond :—Messrs. F. J. Hardy, T. Binnic, and J. McCarthy ... 3 2 0* March 5th. The Hornet arrived from Lively Island. Snowball :—Lieut. Davidson and March 6th. The Fortuna arrived from Hill Cove. Mr. S. Kirwan 1 0 6 Passengers—Robert Blake, Esq., Robert Blake, junior, Sold since the Bazaar... 16 11 2 Dean Brandon, James Biggs and family, W. M. Atkins, S. Jensen, W. Alazia. £146 17 2£ March 6th. The Result arrived. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes, Miss Peering, W. Stringer, C. Jarvis, I EXPENDITURE. Jose Saponere. March 7th. The Fair Rosamond arrived from San To Goods from England ... 53 4 11 Carlos. Rent of Assembly Room ... 4 0 0 r Labour, &c., 6s., 13s. 8d., 5s., 3s. 6d., March 14th. The Allen Gardiner came in. 3s. 9(i.5 ...... 2 11 11 March 14th. The Orchid came in. TowardsChristChurchBuildingDebt(£300)80 0 0^ DEPARTURES. Balance in hand Feb. 12th. The Hornet left for Speedwell Island. £146 17 21 Feb. 12th. The Fortuna left for North Arm. ■ Feb. 17th. The Result left. Passengers—W. Goods still in hands, about £33 18s. lOd. Stringer, J. Smith, junior, and II. Clarke. •) ■ Feb. 23rd. H. M. S. Beagle left for Darwin Harbour. Cargo from the west coast—50 bags of potatoes Feb. 23rd. The barque Thetis left for West Falk 12 bags of onions. land. Passenger—Rev. P. J. O’Grady. Jan. 23rd. The s.s. Ammon departed. Passengers to Montevideo—W. W. Bertrand, Frank Lewis. Pas Feb. 25th. The Fortuna left for Saunders Island, Shallow Bay, and Hill Cove. Passengers—Robert senger to England—Cotton. Blake, Esq., and Dean Brandon. Cargo shipped for London—1,467 bales of wool and Feb. 26th. The Hornet left for Lively Island. sheepskins. Feb. 27th. The Perseverance left for Great Island. Feb. 13th. The s.s. Abydos arrived. Passengers from London—Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stringer. Pas * Feb. 27th. H. M. S. Beagle left for Montevideo. senger from Hamburg—A. B. Nelson. i March 2nd. The Fair Rosamond left for San Cargo from Europe—1,101 packages; from Monte Carlos. Passengers—Mrs. W. Bonner and children. video, 73 packages. March 10th. II. M. S. Acorn left for Montevideo. Feb. 13th. The s.s. Abydos departed. Passengers : March 10th. H. M. S. Basilisk left for Port Louis to Punta Arenas—Murdock Finlayson, Alexander (Cochon Island). Finlayson, Nicolas Arraquez, Hope, James Kyle. March 10th. The Result left. Passengers—Rev. March 3rd. The s.s. Tunis arrived. Passengers Canon Aspinall, Chas. Hansen, Marg. McLeod, from Punta Arenas—Ch. Hansen, Mrs., Miss, and Peter Pedreau, and John Kir wan. A. Hallidav, Mrs. Burns and two children, Mrs. March 11th. The Hornet left for Fitzroy. Pas Felton and two children, M. Finlayson, II. Williams. sengers—Mr. and Mrs. G. Fleuret and child, Thos. Cargo landed from the west coast—550 packages. Watson, and Miss L. Watson. March 7th. The s.s. Tunis departed. Passengers March 11th. The Fortuna left for North Arm. to Montevideo—Lieut. Colonel Lewis, — Cole, Jose Passengers—Miss King, Miss Rowlands, Mrs. W. and Saponere. Passengers to England—George Mercer, Miss Halliday. David Jones, Mrs. Aspinall and two children, Miss Bournes, Ch. Jervis, R. Blake, junior, J. Jensen. Jan. 18th. The s.s. Ammon arrived. Passengers Cargo shipped for London—1,456 bales of wool from Puuta Areuas—Mr. and Mrs. Schlottfeldt and and sheepskins. family, Frank Lewis. H. SCHLOTTFELDT. ,J BIRTHS. “Jesus put His hands upon them and blessed them”—S. Mark x. 16. 1 Cull. Jan. 8. Port Stephens, the wife of R. Cull, of a daughter. Hewith. Feb. 15. Lion Creek, the wife D. Hewith, of a daughter. Morrison. „ 15. Bluff Creek, the wife of K. Morrison, of a son. Sarney. „ 14. Port Howard, the wife of H. Sarney, of a son. it Aldridge. „ 16. Stanley, the wife of C. Aldridge, of a son. Bethune. „ 28. Danson Harbour, the wife of J. Bethune, of a daughter. Bender. Mar. 4. Moody Valley, the wife of C. Bender, of a daughter. j Hansen. „ 10. Stanley, the wife of C. Hansen, of a son. Martin. „ 14. Stanley, the wife of A. Martin, of a son. BAPTISMS. Feb. 14. Stanley, Byires Claude Kelway. March 3. „ Ellias Ludwig Sonsen. MARRIAGES. “ There was a marriage and Jesus ivas calledJ —John ii 1,2. i Sparkes and Luxton. Dec. 16th, 1896. Swansea, Wales, William Sparkes, late of the Falkland Islands i> | - j nr ,. „r , , _ [and Argentine, to Emma, daughter of John Luxton, Swansea. Buckworth and Vebb. March 1st. Dunnose Head, Russell II. Buckworth and Rosetta Webb. Netzel and Porter. March 2nd. Stanley, Eugene Netzel and Mary Porter. 1 1 „ . DEATHS. M wlPe away oH tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death!' Rev. xxi. 4. 1 Brown. Feb. 15. Stanley, Charles Brown, aged years, Rae. \ •• tvt”. u a Jt°rse-sh°G Bay, George Rae, aged 60 years. Atkins. Maich 9. Stanley, Richard Atkins, aged 47 years. '! ■ I t. ? 1 I'r : : \ FANCY DRESS BALL. at such an angle—a becoming one—that the i wonder was how it kept its position, which it 3 \ did however : a pair of spectacles gave an air A BOUT one of the pleasantest and of wisdom to the youthful weaver. The 18th gayest reunions that have ever graced century gentleman was a great dandy of that the Assembly Room was the Fancy Dress period arrayed in a pale blue suit profusely Ball given by the Retribution on last Monday trimmed with lace, ruflics, &c. Ilis coif- . ; evening, 15th inst. The guests were numerous fure being a faultless white powdered wig of i !■ and the Room well filled tho* not crowded. correct taste and style. The Afghan brigand Most came in fancy dress and there was looked truly formidable and magnificent in i! hardly a single costume that could not white turban, tunic, gold braided green jacket, • -v have been called pretty and becoming to the red trousers and dangling sword. The I ?! wearer. The appended list of styles will give “ Babes in the Wood ” were a charming ; 1 an idea of what was worn ; it would be im pair, the boy in red tunic prettily trimmed possible to describe the dresses seriatim, but with lace. The little girl in a simply made ‘ the transformation sometimes effected caused green frock to the knees, white sash and much merriment amongst friends. The white sunbonnet. She pleased everyone by i “ Falkland Islands, past and present,” could . i< her gaiety and pretty frank ways. The Caro only be on view in the intervals of dancing— lina planter wore white trousers, red blouse, a sandwich man needs plenty of room to dis and a large straw hat. Henry VIII. was i play himself ; his uniform to begin with was richly apparelled in crimson and gold as be a combination of those of the police and volun came his dignity. teers, his hat was crowned with peat and Enough has been said to show what a further ornamented with a copy of the Falk gay scene the room must have presented. land Island Magazine and of the Government The decorations, too, were in keeping, the Gazette ; one side of the “ sandwich ” was an ceiling, walls, and stage being almost covered old chart of 1837 remarkable for its blank with flags, draped and arranged in a way spaces, the other side was a chart 60 years that added very much to the brightness of the later ; the typical wild bull and sheep, and festive occasion. bouquets of tussac, malvina berry, diddle- dee, kelp, &c., further decorated the i£ sand o wich,” while the man inside busily distributed neat little leaflets of white silk on some of BAZAAR. which were printed the lines : “ Come with me, and then you’ll see, Malvina tea and diddledee, The names of Mrs. Durose and Mrs. John Tussac on shore, and kelp at sea, Davis were accidentally omitted in the list . All over the Falkland Islands.” of those we wish to thank for gifts kindly sent for the Bazaar. On others : / “ At Stanley in the Falkland Islands where, O The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet, Just off Cape Horn, Britannia stationed there, The With open arms compatriots to greet, l Italian Ship “ Caterina Accame.” 1: And for intended immigrants behoof, Remember there’s plenty of moutonandboeuf.” ; Among the ladies pale pinks and blues, The Italian ship Caterina Accame, 1,711 silver tinsel and jingling bells were prevalent tons register, of Genoa, Captain Borgone, in the styles of long, long ago; short skirts arrived in Port William on the 14th, with displayed neat ankles and pretty feet to ad cargo of coals heated. The Zillah went out vantage. “ Education ” presented a dignified an the 14th, and the Fair Rosamond on the appearance in college cap and gown, the loth and 16th, but the pilot was not able to sombre effect being relieved by a dash of board her on account of the high sea running. colour-red-on the skirt. The “ lady doctor ” On the 16th she was flying^signals of dis h was not the 19th century production, as tress, and II. ]\I. S. Basilisk went down to readers might suppose, rather the benevolent her assistance shortly after 8.30 p.m. The witch or “fairy godmother” type, the distin sea went down towards evening on the 17tli, guishing mark being a marvellously elongated and she was successfully towed into Stanley •i ■ hat in the Welsh style only placed on the head harbour at 8.30 p.m. if i t i 15th MARCH, 1897. ' FASCT DEBSS BALL—H. M. S. “ EETBIBTJTIOH'.” .1 ' 'I Miss Felton Pompadour. Miss Evelyn Felton Winter. Mrs. C. S. Williams Folly. ri1 Miss Winifred Felton Mary, Mary, quite contrary. Education. f Miss Viola Felton ; Mr. and Miss Packe “ The Sorrows of Satan.” Mrs. Bonner Hospital Nurse. ( Miss Madeline Biggs Ireland. Miss Ellen M. Biggs The Sea. \i Mrs. Harding Watteau Shepherdess. ; . Mrs. James Turner Black Diamond. u vs Miss Laura McCarthy Swiss Girl. f; I Miss Agnes Grierson Rose Bud. Admiral of the Blue. » Miss Kirwan l i Miss Claudine Williams Sappho. i, Mr. Lellman ... Knight of St. John’s. ■ Mrs. Lellman Winter Night. J Miss Lehman... Carmen. i I I ; Mr. F. J. Lehman Royal Page, 16th Century. Mrs. Schlottfeldt Russian Peasant. I Miss Hu ter The German Ensign. : Miss Biunie ... Gipsy. 0 • Miss Pimm Lady Doctor. Mr. Du rose • • • South Carolina Planter. i Mr. Thomas Binnie Colour Sergeant, F.I. Volunteers t- Mr. H. E. Bennett Henry VIII. Mr. S. J. Kirwan Cavalier. Mr. J. IL Miller Kentucky Farmer. Lieutenant Clarke, R.N. Naval Highlander. Lieutenant Power, R.N. Ashore and Afloat. Lieutenant Smith, R.N. • • • Gentleman of the 18th Century. ' Lieutenant Hatcher, R.N. Afghan Brigand. I Sub-Lieutenant Bruton, R.N. Polo Player. 'W Dr. Gaskell, R.N. The Babes in (The Girl “Birdie.” t V Mr. Weekes, R.N. { the Wood } (The Boy “ Georgie.” Mr.* Griffiths, R.N. Trooper, Cape Mounted Police. . if?' Mr. Johnson, R.N. Toreador. \\ . Mi*. C. W. Hill • • • Falkland Islands, Past and Present. 1 . Captain C. J. Norcock, R.N., was in his ordinary uniform as the Senior Naval Officer. Officers not in fancy dress wore “ Ball Dress.” f;:- •■1.? 1 • i it- \ The Daily Bible Readings for April. 4 S Luke 7 to v. 24 11 S Mat. 26 18 S Rev. 1.10 to 19125 S 1 Cor. 15 to v. 29 5 M —7,24 12 M John 14 to v. 15 19 M Luke 24 to v. 13 26 M Luke 1 Oil 1 to 28 6 T —8 to v. 26 13 T —15 to v. 14 20 T John 24 to v. 15 27 T —19.28 7 W —8.26 14 W —16 to v. 16 21 W Luke 16 28 W —20 to v. 27 1 T Luke 5.17 8 T —9 to v. 28 15 T —17 22 T —17 to v. 20 29 T —20.27 to 21.5 2 F —6 to v. 20 9 F —9.28 to 51 16 F —18 23 F —17.20 . 30 F —21.5 ; 3 S —6.20 10 S —9.51 to 10.17 17 S Luke 23.50 24 S —18 to v. 31 ! ' •} MRS. CONACHER, midwife, takes in Washing* and Mangling at the late residence of Mr. W. E. Turner, Stanley. / : l ‘ HIGHLAND SHEEP DIPS ! ! IMPROVED PASTE DIP; WATERPROOFER. FLUID DIP, V ; V Soluble in Cold Water—Identical with the Paste in composition. i t; NON-POISONOUS FLUID DIP, f. ! 1' Soluble in cold Avater ; guaranteed to contain 33 per cent Tar Acid. In 10 gallon f . i drums, 3/- per gallon ; in 40 gallon casks, 2/- per gallon. . Cheap quotations furnished for all kinds of Drugs, Chemicals and Drysaltery goods. Alex. Robertson, A Ph. S., Chemist, Argyle Chemical Works, Oban, N. B. i “ A. Ph. S.” stands for “ Associate of the Pharmaceutical 'Society.” No one ■ can assume the title of “ Chemist ” unless he has first passed an examination instituted by the “Pharmacy Act,”of 1867. , MESSRS. WILLIAMS, BROS., i 56.i RAVENSCROFT STREET, HACKNEY ROAD, LONDON.i N.E. Engineers, Millwrights, Boiler and Tank Manufacturers. I Improved Tallow Reducing and Boiling-down Plant a Specialtiy. Scrap Presses, Coolers, Dip Tanks, and Hydraulic Presses complete with Boxes of Oak or American Elm and Bessemer Steel Fittings for Wool Baling. Sole Makers of Hennah’s Improved Sectional. Wrought. Iron Dipping Trough, which can be delivered ready for immediate erection upon arrival. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. ' > ' SUTTONS’ SEEDS FOR USE IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS. 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Watson. 1 BIRTHS. “Jesus put J3& hands upon them (,end blessed them,”—S. Mark x. 16. Enestrom. March 28. At Stanley, the wife of Percy Enestrom, of a daughter. vli; gutter. 30. At Stanley, the wife of H. Rutter, of a daughter. I Davis. April 6. At Stanley, the wife of John Davis, of a daughter. .E MARRIAGE. ft « There teas a marriage and Jesus ivas calledJ —John ii. 1,2. J. Otzen and Bound. Feb. 2. At Bristol, Henry Otzen and Emily Jane Bound. DEATH. l “ God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death.” Rev. xxi. 4. Kelway. March 20. At Stanley, Alfred R. Kelway, aged 9 years. Mr. and Mrs. John Kelway thank all friends for their sympathy and the flowers sent. The Lessons, &c., for every Sunday and Holy Day in May. ! f 1 . St. Philip and St. 'J Morning. Isaiah 61 ; John 1.43; Psalms 1-5. Janies, Apostles > Epistle—James 1. 1-12. Gospel—John 14. 1-14. and Martyrs. J Evening. Zechariah 4; Colos. 3. 1-18; Psalms 6-8. 2. 2nd Sun.after Easter. Morning. 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V- “ Follow after the sanctification, The hell must be recast to restore its tone and usefulness; without which no man shall see the so all our powers of spirit, soul, and body are to be converted to the practice of holiness, and the habit Lord”—Hebrews xii. 14 (Revised of holiness thus growing upon us, may be compared to the gradual recovery of tone on the part of the bell, Version). as the metal after recasting cools. Tub remark has been made, that we are only a The Spirit leads us in the way of holiness. The superior kind of animal. The above text shows that ear of our spirit is conscious. The Spirit speaks to us we are more than this ; no mere animal can know through that ear. A child asked his mother, “ What what holiness is, or can wish to see God. Holiness is it that tells me I have done wrong and makes me means afraid ?” The mother rightly replied, “ The voice of God in your heart.” That ear may be dulled and 1. Separation to the service of God. Among the Jews, animals were set apart as sacrifices to God, as become partly and—in some persons—altogether deaf. The habit of inattention, &c., grows gradually, until it the Passover lamb.—Exodus xii. 3. The tribe of Levi was set apart to attend on the Temple. The becomes impossible to fix the mind on what is being said ; as an alarm bell, if unheeded for two or three whole nation was separated from all other people to be God’s special people. Again holiness means mornings, will fail to awaken. So the ear of man’s spirit may, in many persons does, fail to awaken to a , 2. Inward purity of heart, followed by outward sense of evil doing : both the mind and conscience be purity of life. “ We should live soberly, righteously, come hard as adamant. St. Paul says, “ Herein do I and godly.”—Titus ii. 12. («) There should be a exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence growth. Perfection is the standard to be aimed at. toward God and men alway.”—Acts xxiv. 16. “ Perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”—2 Cor. 2. We must work with the Spirit. Thirty v __ vii. 1. (h) Holiness or purity is absolutely necessary years after our Lord’s death, the writer of the Epistle to the > for salvation. If cleanness is required in respectable Hebrews says, He was “ holy, guileless, undefiled, society, how much more is purity needed by any one separated from sinners.”—Hebrews vii. 26. What a who would he a citizen of heaven ? character as Man! Would that all strove more steadily I. What hinders growth in holiness ? and continuously to be like it! lie for our sakes did 1. Our natural infirmity. The kindest and best fast forty days, not only in our stead, but for our tempered character ever born, if uninfluenced—directly guidance. Is any lawful thing gaining too strong a r or indirectly—by the teaching of Christ, will most hold upon us — food, drink, amusement, company, certainly deteriorate. In proof of this statement, look business, reading, &c.—let us deny ourselves even that * to your own character or to that of one who is not living which is allowable, if it hinders our growth in pure- under Christian influences. Beyond all doubt, ex ness. Tliis season of Lent is the special time perience tells us that such persons are bound to sink. appointed by the Christian Church for real, heart We arc naturally “ the servants of sin.” Sin reigns self-examination in these matters. St. Paul says, “ I in our bodies, whether we will it or not.—llomans bruise my body and enslave it.”—1 Corinthians ix. 27. vi. 12, 20, 23. Poor enough are the wages of sin— St. James tells us, that as the horse requires the bit to death—spiritual as well as physical. The poor slave guide and restrain it, so we need to bridle the whole to natural feelings, unrestrained by Christian prin body. James iii. 2,3. ciples is at hist sent out to feed swine, and is glad to III. The end or intent of holiness. live on their food. 1. To Jesus Christ, honour and glory. Every virtue •2 We are actively inclined to do evil, when cultivated, every vice eradicated, every soul turned Phristian teaching has no effect on ns. .Inst as one, from evil to good is an honour to Christ, for it is He wheW weaHod, will find it impossible to climb a steep “ who works in us both the willing and the doing.”— Philippians ii. 13. the body can) oi j our Lord’s human nature ? Was it not because as i! II. Helps to holiness. ,, o a dauqhter of grace she had tried to live in her humble What at first hinders us, may become P‘ ’ 1 • Nazareth a pure, true, faithful, patient, kind Paul prayed to be set free from some ^eaknefr,, h® ^ iife. Working with the Spirit of God, docs not tell us what it was; the answei ° fltte(l herself for God’s service that she was i xiiwa9 9.“ MyGod grace’s Spirit is sufficient fought in for him thee. and --2 by himCoiinthians against able* « Behold t0the Thy maid word. servant’’-Luke of the i. Lord,38. be his natural besetting sin. a "aim to us (b), life everlasting hereafter. Ready 1. God’s indwelling Spirit. so ^ tf^G ^ fm. tjJe wllite robe and palm of victory. Ready to join that our emptiness of g“°d ,s , J', to ove,como the untold multitudes who rest from their labours, who The Spirit gives strength to ^ firet mndej i,e have fallen asleep m Christ, and have entered upon a evil and to do good. ^ , erfeclion. as a grand and glorious work for God, without the pain most harmonious.bell, and toil of this life. __ * ■ s ! y ■■ \ Conclusion. Would you be holy ? 1. There is reverence, they can and will help all in the Church to need of real self-denial. If any thing, though it may pray and praise aright ! be lawful and right, is obtaining too much power and In the 1st verse of Psalm cviii. King David,—king f ! influence over you; if it stands between you and your not only of Israel, but of choristers—says, “ I will duty to God or man ; if it hinders you in prayer, in sing and give praise with the best member that I f reading the Word, in attending the Holy Communion, have ”—but first he exclaims, “ Oh God, my heart is in being present at public worship in the house of God, ready, my heart is ready/’ Ilis heart was duly pre it certainly ought to be given up, or used with the pared, that is, in a reverent posture, so to speak, before i greatest caution and moderation. I he right eye, lie could offer his praise. And in that spirit only can hand, or foot have to be sacrificed under such circutn- we praise God, otherwise we only dishonour Him. stances. “ Christ pleased not Himself.” Some leave Bovs, try hard to remember this, and take for I this preparation for the next life ; after death they your watchword REVERENCE. i expect that, whether they will it or not, they must A CMURCr-IWOMAN. pass through a painful cleansing and purifying. The Scripture is silent as regards such a place, the Lord i I . 1 } Ki!V home of the labourer or mechanic, where every room as a necessity only for the working class. To all. 1' is too frequently overcrowded, and where the time of rich or poor, its doors must necessarily be open, for i those who would so tenderly watch over the sick bed is to every one of us, at one time or other, the treat necessarily occupied in earning bread for the mouths ment that can properly be obtained only within its y °f the little ones. It is such thoughts that awakened walla may be urgently required. To the men it would public feeling in other countries and led to the estab be a god-send, and to the farmers, who must some- lishment of necessary hospitals and asylums, and times be inconvenienced by the illness of their similar thoughts will, I have no doubt, ere long be employees, and whom I know in many instances kindly aroused among us and produce such a depth and do their best for the unfortunate shepherd who be strength of feeling on the question that opposition will comes ill in their employ, the existence of a Cottage be of little avail. The Falkland Islands are un Hospital would be a relief. The scheme, therefore, doubtedly healthy, and cases of serious illness are appeals to all classes, and consequently cannot but be happily not very frequent, but I do not think any year favourably considered by the entire community. goes, by without some instance occuring which affords It would have been easy for me to draw a strong sail and painful evidence of the need of a public picture of the suffering necessarily entailed upon the institution for the care of the sick. Let every sick of the Colony owing to the absence of a Hospital, resident question himself upon the matter. Let him but such an appeal would be unnecessary when the allow his memory to run over each year of the few or plain bald facts speak so forcibly. And yet, try as I many he may have spent in the Colony, and I am may to write calmly and dispassionately, it is difficult certain some occurrence will be recalled, some illness for me to do so. of stranger, relation, or friend remembered when a I am appealed to not only by the feelings of common Hospital would have been of invaluable service and humanity, but the message which has come to us from over ' gladly used. I have been told that the great majority the seas from our Queen—a message marked with all the of the homes of Stanley are clean and comfortable, sweet and tender symplicity which invariably charac i and that its people do not require and will not take terizes our Sovereign’s appeals and addresses to her advantage of a Hospital. Whilst glad to be able to people—“thatthe Queen wishes that the Commemoration bear personal testimony to the truth of the former of the 60th year of her reign may take the form of part of this statement, I cannot agree with its con nursing and in caring for the sick and suffering,” clusion, which is a mere expression of opinion based appeals strongly also to my loyalty,. and irresistably i upon absolutely no evidence, and opposed, as I have compels me to speak out and do what I can to assist . already suggested, to the reasons for, and the results in the accomplishment of her wishes. When the \H following upon the establishment of hospitals else question of commemorating the 60th year of our where. If anything had been wanting to convince me Queen’s reign was raised my first thought was the of its unsoiindness it was strikingly afforded by a establishment of a Public Reading Room and Library, thoughtful letter received from a working man ( I use which had always been nearest my heart since my i. the term in its more general sense), who has been 23 arrival in the Colony, but tho’ I hope one day to see a years resident in Stanley. He refers to many cases of good Reading Room established in Stanley, and firmly illness within his recollection which could have been believe in its advantages and general usefulness, I feel properly dealt with only in a Hospital, and concludes convinced that a Hospital is still more necessary, and his letter with a strong expression of opinion in responding, as the establishment of a Cottage Hospital favour of a Cottage Hospital and the offer of a sub would, to the Queen’s expressed wishes, I do not scription of £10 and the cost of a bed and bedding think a more suitable and graceful act to commemorate towards its establishment. There is a good honest the 60th year of her reign can possibly be conceived. ring in his words, and I feel convinced that he is only A great deal of distrust of the scheme was aroused, expressing the thoughts and feelings of many of his when it was first suggested, by what was thought friends and neighbours. would be the necessary cost of such an undertaking, But we have also to consider the wants and suf but, in my opinion, the amount has been greatly ex ferings of others than those resident in Stanley. The aggerated, and I am positively certain that a small and lives of those who live in the camp are dull and suitable Hospital may be erected with comfortable trying enough in all conscience, even when the rudest rooms for two nurses at a cost not exceeding £1,200. health is enjoyed. What their condition would be If it were decided that nothing very ambitious should should illness come I do not like even to imagine. be attempted I have a price list from the Lochriu Iron Many of them have no home or friends in Stanley, and Works which shows a building designed for hospital their choice lies, when ill, between the crowded and purposes, with two wards, kitchen, nurses accommo / noisy “ cook-house ” or a bed in one of our boarding dation, and stove : the approximate cost of which, houses without nurse or friend to care for them. Our with accommodation for 16 patients, only amounts to camp men receive good wages, and many of them are £450. thrifty and have their little nest eggs, and, I believe, The yearly cost of maintaining the establishment that if assured of careful nursing and attendance they would not. be very heavy as the salaries of nurses are would, when ill, infinitely prefer a Hospital in Stanley small, and beyond the outlay of these the annual ex to the rough camp. .. T7 v . penditure would be little, unless the Hospital was in It must not be understood that I consider a Hospital frequent use, when the receipts from paying patients a: a* $ would almost, if not entirely, cover the additional memorial, equally needed by both the East and West i expenditure.j-V ' 7 Islands, i A.s regards the management and control or tne Having settled to one’s own satisfaction that it Institution when established, this would naturally ought to be a Hospital, the question of cost naturally depend upon the amount of contributions and yearly occurs. — subscriptions—the Government will, I have no doubt, I, and most people in these Islands, have to work ■ & assist towards the accomplishment of so necessary for our living, and one of our articles of faith and an undertaking and according to the extent of its belief is that no man has the right to run into debt in assistance will naturally expect, equally with those who order to satisfy a wish or gratify a whim ; before we contribute towards it, to have a voice in the m itter. can obtain anything, even if we want it very much, To my mind this can be easily and simply arranged. we have to earn the money to pay for it. The formation by Ordinance of a Board or Committee Now, sir, what would be the cost of a small partly nominated and partly elected to whom might Hospital ? I am told the first cost would be £2.000 be left the preparation of regulations and all other for erection, and that it would cost £800 yearly to necessary details connected with the working of the keep up, and having seen various pamphlets, circulars, Institution would be all that could be required and and advertisements bearing on the matter, it seems, as i would, I think, be approved by everyone who is con far as I can judge, that the estimate is not overstated. cerned in the matter. Can we afford it ? I say under the present circum Interested as I am in this question I have written at stances we cannot. We certainly do not wish to com greater length than I had originally intended, but the memorate the 60th year of Her Majesty’s reign by object I have in view is so good, and, if accomplished, running into debt ; whether the Colony actually has so -fraught with benefit to the Colony, with whose arrived at this undesirable stage, I venture no opinion, interests mine are at present identified, that I feel I for fear of again opening the flood gates of official need offer no excuse to you. wrath, but when it is found necessary to defray expen I am glad to be able to render help in this matter diture from Crown Land Funds, which is money ami to be of some slight service to the Colony whose derived from the sale of land in the Colony, it is servant I am, sailing perilously near the wind. Your3 obediently, The Crown Land Funds belong to and are part of the Colony, they should be treated as capital and not & March 23rd, 1897. T. A. THOMPSON. as revenue, and every payer of taxes in the Colony knows it. Using or appropriating Crown Land Funds O . i to meet current expenditure is analogous to the case of J Sir,—The only channel by which publicity may be a man with £500 in the bank, who says my income is £100 a year, and proceeds to draw at that rate ; his obtained for one’s ideas is through the columns of your I Magazine. I hope, theiefore, you will be able to find income of £100 a year lasts for five years, and then— space for this letter. We spend or squander our Crown Land Funds, The circular, proposing to commemorate the 60th and then— year of Her Majesty’s reign, only reached me yesterday, Is it fit, or is it right, that in the year 1897 the presumably, therefore, it will not reach the West at tax-payers of this Colony should have absolutely no I) the earliest before April 3rd; how is it possible to control over the expenditure of the Colony ? obtain any general opinion by April lltli? which is I say it is a crying injustice, and I know this is the the latest date apparently on which opinions will be feeling of every working man who thinks and reads. received. We do the work and we pay all taxes, direct and ;i! Is the proposed Commemoration Fund a Government indirect ; surely when the franchise at home is almost measure, or a spontaneous outbreak of public feeling ? universal, and every little district administers its own Judging from the circular referred to, it appears to me expenditure, we can be trusted with the same liberties, to be the former, as the only names mentioned are and not be ruled as if we were a Colony of illiterate those of His Excellency the Governor, His Honour blacks. Judge Thompson, and the Honorary Secretarv, Mr. In conclusion, sir, I am unwillingly compelled to C. W. Hill. say that I cannot in any way favourably consider this If, as it appears to me, the proposal originates from Government proposal for a Commemoration Fund, but our officials, mv advice to my fellow colonists and to if Her Most Gracious Majesty would give us, the 1/ readers of your Magazine is to find out where the Colonists, control over our own finances, there is no funds are to come from before encouraging or doubt that when “our house was set in order” it would sanctioning any particular scheme. not be long before the much needed hospital was Some people think a tower on our Cathedral the thing erected. most needed in Stanley; others again say that the un Trusting “ political reasons ” will not compel you to finished state of the sea-wall immediately in front of shut out this letter, Government House is a disgrace to the Colonv. Yours sincerely, Personally, I think a Hospital is more needed than anything else, and would be ROBERT BLAKE. a fitting and pleasing Darwin, March 22nd, 1897. ■ •1 ' I i ! East Falklands, needs of the Islands, but I will be bold enough to say 4th March, 1897. that it is not the first need; and if we support and i obtain one before providing for the needs of the sick, Dear Sir,—In the last number of the Falkland Islatuls Magazine there appeared a suggestion to we commemorate this year in a very unbecoming way, celebrate the 6Uth year of Her Majesty’s reign by in a way that will cause people to say, “ you provide establishing a Free Library. Without doubt it is a books for us to read, but you take no care of the sick,” right and a good thing to do, to celebrate this historical which is the first precept of humanity. But, on the year, and all loyal subjects should willingly co-operate other hand, by establishing hospitals for the sick, we to do so. And, without question, a Free Library is a will be worthily commemorating the Diamond Jubilee very good thing and a valuable aid to education, but I of our Queen in a manner that would benefit humanity, think and teel sure that most Falkland Islanders will and be a blessing for years to come to the Falkland agree with me that there is a more fitting way of com Isles ; and I for one would only be too glad to give £5 memorating this great year, and that is by establishing to start such a movement, and a Hospital for Stanley and the camps. I am, sir, It has often been a source of wonder to me that in a place like the Falkland Isles, where so many of ONLY A NAVVY. the people have no home or relations, that there has not been an institution for sick people established 0 before now. You must be well aware, sir, in your capacity as a minister visiting the sick lying in A PROPOSED SCHEME TO COMMEMORATE boarding houses, that a crowded house is not a good THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OF HER place for a sick man, and that however attentive the owner of the house would like to be, she or he has but MAJESTY’S REIGN. scant opportunity to pay the proper attention to a sick man. And there are generally a few men ill in We, the inhabitants of the Falkland Islands, believe Stanley, for the distressed ship often brings with her that the greatest need in Stanley, and one which has sailors still more in distress to whom a Hospital would been felt for years, is suitable dwellings for the poor be a blessing indeed ; for there they could enjoy per and infirm. In fact there is not house room for the fect quietness and receive proper attention, which is inhabitants. one of the greatest remedies in all diseases. The sick, when they come in from the interior, have I now will leave the case of Stanley, hoping some to crowd into boarding houses, with all sorts of of her energetic citizens will suggest a suitable plan, inmates; likewise the sick from the mercantile marine. Y * and will turn to the camp side of the question, with I. Proposal.—That 10 small cottages be imported which I am more familiar. from England and erected upon land granted free of Now in the camps, more especially large settlements, charge by the Colonial Government. Two of these the cook-houses are not very desirable places of abode, could be set apart for cottage hospital purposes ; the even to a man in the full enjoyment of health ; how remaining eight, if not used as almshouses, to be made much worse must it be to a man who is lying sick unto an endowment for the partial support of the Cottage death. The noise of the men coming in and out, and Hospital. taking their meals, and goin" through the usual per Thus Two Evils would be remedied. i: formances of a cook-house life will hasten to his end 1st. More accommodation for the population, a very sick man, and , will in any case retard from : recovery any one who is ill. In fact, to use a forcible which would ameliorate the condition of Her Majesty’s cook-house expression much in vogue, a cook-house is poorer subjects—in accordance with the sentiments of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales. not fit for a dog to be sick in, much less a man. And 1 2nd. A Pioneer Hospital, which would form the I we stand by in indifference and witness this scandel, which should be removed; and if it were removed, it nucleus of a more permanent establishment. would be a fitting commemoration of 1897 ; it could II. Proposal. 1st. Total cost for 10 small cottages, be easily altered. My plan is this :—let a small house imported from England, erected on land given gratis be built" in every large station, where a sick man could by the Colonial Government ... £1000 0 0 v be moved to, and where he could receive every atten Fittings, &c., for Cottage Hospital £200 0 0 ' tion for his comfort that is possible to be given him. A competent woman could be obtained to act as nurse, Total cost £1200 0 0 when required, and I am sure every camp man would willingly give a few shillings a year to meet the 2nd. A Dispensary with a qualified man in charge. annual expenditure; for no one knows when they may It would pay for itself and be a boon to the com- be sick, and in a house set apart for them they would munity as at times medicines are very hard to get. stand a far better chance of a speedy recovery to health 3rd. That the above Institution should be worked than they would in a cook-lmuse. under some system of Popular Control. Yes, sir, in conclusion, I will say a Free Library is a very’ valuable thing, and may be one of the first r ■ r* rV*iTr n 1 V j*A . w w EL o 2 £ $- < 3 p I, ...H-opSc-O 3 '-1 Mt< O s 5S. 3 g c/3 s 3 - H § o it fagji g3! o EL sillpls- 3§lf§§^§ 3 W H ??£ W 05 ^3 3* = §r»| a *-< s. rr> -£ Hri ~ ra cT ilJriSiip. E- = era &» r & I 2 g g. CO CO g>'< 1^5 § H . Sr* H P. cr ® co;i §•: H 3 '/■ cT H o co 5 . o ? % 2 • j EL o : pc,I'i g S p = J. | : 3- g 0 E p & & EL td p 5 cr •^aq co 3 o 2 Q CD o & iis? X 0 £° 1 2 O p : : 1-2 : ; 3- 3 : 5 : : %“I: ct- 05 05 to ■si 05 05 •-* . O p- »-* Ivy w 0 05 05 o tO 05 • tO 05 0 H Q ^ H CO O ^ Og 05 to <1 C< CO ■ 05 -4 • * CO M v) 03 Q O CO X •—11 O' CD lO P- | 05 1I CO Ol 5» 05 O' tO ss o c < ■; i—> % K i_ji c <1 05 05 05 I tO 05 i—* co o to o« S° X o * I to > CL I) CD CO O' o • O' 05 CO O' 05 05 o. 5C 3 wH UH «ol— • isH a aq CO <1 ps * ✓ n y 1’ Montevideo, appreciatively to the sermons preached by the Bishop. March 20th, 1897. On March 26th, a Confirmation Service Avas held in The Acorn left Port Stanley in the peaceful still Christ Church, 12 candidates Avere confirmed. The ness of a foggy morning; everything looked ghostly Bishop left for Montevideo, March 27th, in II. M. S. I ft as we glided out, and it was somewhat saddening to Basilisk, Captain Ashe, R.N., having kindly offered leave under such dismal circumstances without a His Lordship a passage. There is much episcopal hand shake as it were, or any living soul to wish one work aAvaiting attention, in Brazil before the Bishop well or God-speed as we departed. Such sentiments goes to England to attend, next July, the Lambeth or reflections were soon dispelled when we found our Conference of all English speaking Bishops through selves in Berkeley Sound and on the firing ground. out the Avorld. The target was a simple one, being whitewashed on a The Men-of-war have all left us sooner than small portion of Cochon Island ; buoys were laid down to had been arranged, the revolution in Uruguay re mark the distances off the Island when the ship fired quiring their presence in Montevideo. They have at the target, and for two hours we steamed backward been much missed, as Avliile here, both officers and and forward firing at the target. A money prize is men make life brighter and more exciting for those awarded to the best gun’s crew so that there is keen living in these isolated regions. A Ball A\ras given by competition to endeavour to get the largest number of Stanleyites on March 24th ; it is very much to be re hits on the target. The Basilisk arrived on the scene gretted that some members of the Committee Avere just as we were finishing our firing, but we had to do opposed to the Retributionites being invited; tho,’ on more firing before we finally left the vicinity of the second thoughts, tAvo invitations Avere sent on board. Falklands. This firing consisted in landing a nine- It seems that some Stanleyito young men remain on pounder gun and firing at a target. Eventually we the stage at the commencement of the dances and turned our head to the northward till the land faded balls ; when they do condescend to come down into out of sight and we were wanderers on the ocean once the room, they find all their lady friends engaged for more, knowing that it was unlikely we should see most of the dances : hence a feeling of jealousy Avhich Stanley again for a long time at all events, some of us showed itself in this foolish manner. One or two avIio perhaps never. had subscribed to the Ball, when they heard of the Our passage to Montevideo took eight days. We insult intended for the Retribution, very properly had & fired some gun cotton charges a few miles off the their names removed from the list as the only means anchorage and picked up enough fish to supply all the in their power of protesting officers and men. Much to our surprise on our arrival The moral of the foregoing :—Before giving sub i scriptions make sure that the members of the Com i. we found the Beagle snugly at anchor, and Ave learned the news that there Avas a revolution on again ; and mittee are to be trusted. No ship has ever done so there were several men-of-war there of different nations much for the amusement and pleasure of the colonists to watch the interest of their respective subjects. There in Stanley—children and adults—as the Retribution : the return they received Avas a slap in the face the day : 1ms been considerable fighting; reports say the Government has the worst of it up to the present, before they sailed. It is to be hoped that such conduct and altogether there is not a bright outlook. How will never be allowed to take place again. different from the peaceful community of Stanley, and Mr Mowat and family sailed from Plymouth for how little do those who live under our good and just New Zealand in the s.s. Tongariro on February 6th. I Government realize the hardships of their felloAv We hear that Mr.Mowat has gone out as representative l countrymen Avho live abroad under a foreign govern of Robert Crooks & Co. ment! There is little security to life or property; in ! Weather. There is no improvement in our Aveather, the camps rebel or Government troops help them hardly a day passes Avithout heavy rain. On April 1st, •i selves to food, take cattle, sheep, and horses as they there commenced about 11 a.m. a tornado of wind, require them, generally without giving payment. rain, and snow from the south west; it lasted until The mail is uoav closing so I must wish- you about 2 p.m. ; the poor school children had a bad time farewell. i on their way home at 12 noon. Several, unable to face NAUTICUS. it, ran back to the Schools, relatives and friends living •i near took them in. 0 ; The Cottage Hospital. This crying need seems in a MONTHLY NEWS LETTER. fair Avay of being supplied. All, with but one ex i ception, being strongly in favour of it. Several i proposals have been made, but that suggested by Mr. So much of our space is taken up with the proposed Poppy—the erection of ten cottages of four Hospital that there is but little room for the News rooms each—seems to be the most practical and inexpensive. !! Letter. The absence of a Hospital for the sick and of The Allan Gardiner arrived on March 14th, with an Infirmary for the aged and broken down is a cause of the Riffht Rev. the Lord Bishop of the Falkland Islands° on board. The afternoon was so rough that astonishment to all strangers who call into the Port. His Lordship did not land until the next day. On The Assembly Room. The Directors have arranged Sunday, March 21st, crowded congregations listened to let the Room for children’s parties, &c., at pound (£1) per night, if the lights are out by 10.30 March 26th. The Chance arrived from Carcass p.m. Ten shillings (10s.) being charged for every Island. hour or part of an hour beyond the above time. A large March 28th. The Result arrived. Passengers— Children’s Party was given under these terms on Miss Binnie, H. Clarke, J. Kinvan, Janies Pitaluga, March 19 th. George Rowland, and W. Thompson. The Stanley Benefit Club. The usual Monthly March 29th. The Hornet arrived from Fitzroy. A Meeting was held in the Stanley Arms billiard room, Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. W. Fell, Mr. and Miss \l: April 5th. The customary business was transacted ; Watson. between 40 and 50 members were present during the March 31st. The Fair Rosamond arrived from evening. Darwin. Passengers — Miss Wilson, Malcom Concert. A very successful Concert was given on Morrison. March 25th, in aid of the funds of the Baptist Taber April 1st. The s.s. Serapis arrived. nacle. Several from II. M. S. Basilisk gave their kind assistance. The room was fairly full, and the songs, DEPARTURES. recitations, &c., were duly appreciated. The String March 22nd. The Allan Gardiner left for Keppel , \ Band from H. M. S. Basilisk was a great novelty and Island. gave much enjoyment. March 24th. II. M. S. Retribution sailed for O Berkeley Sound. March 25th. II. M. S. Retribution sailed again for POLICE NEWS. Montevideo via Sandy Point. March 27th. The s.s. Herodot sailed. At the Court House, Stanley, on March 12th, March 27th. II. M. S. Basilisk sailed for Monte Charles Pople, stoker, H. M. S. Retribution was brought video. Passenger—Bishop Stirling. up charged with using threatening and abusive lan March 30th. The Allan Gardiner left for Keppel guage and also with unlawfully and maliciously Island. Passenger.—Miss Fletcher. destroying property. The charges were proved. For March 31st. The Hornet sailed for Port Louis. the first offence he was fined 8s. or four days’ im prisonment ; for the second, 16s., or eight days. He April 1st. The s.s. Serapis sailed. Passenger— also had to pay for the property destroyed, amounting M. Morrison. to 4s. The fines were paid. April 1st. The Result sailed. Passengers—Mrs. At the Court House, Stanley, on March 26th, John Anderson and child, Mrs. Fugellie and two children, Cooper was brought up charged with being drunk in and II. Harris, Engineer for San Carlos. the streets on the previous night. Fined 5s. April 2nd. The Chance sailed for New Island. 1 At the Court House, Stanley, on April 5th, Joseph Passenger—R. B. Cull. Porter was charged with using threats and abusive April 2nd. The Fortuna sailed for Johnson’s Har language to his wife on April 4th. He was bound bour. Passenger—R. Atkins. over in the sum of £50 himself and to find one surety April 5th. The Fair Rosamond sailed for Spring for £25 to keep the peace for three months. Point. Passenger—C. S. Williams. April 7th. The Hornet sailed for Kelp Harbour, -O Egg Harbour, Great Island, and Port Howard. Pas sengers—Mr. and Mrs. D. Smith. SHIPPING NEWS. April 7th. The Fortuna left for Fox Bay. Pas senger—J. II. Miller, Esq., United States Consul. ARRIVALS. March 14th. The ship Caterina Accame, Captain Pass of Balmaha, having been repaired by divers ■ Borgone, arrived with cargo of coals heated. Bound from H. M. S. Retribution, awaits orders. from Newcastle-on-Tyne to Junior, Chili, She is discharging some of her coals into the R. J. Smith. March 25th. The s.s. Herodot arrived. Passengers March 14th. The Allan Gardiner arrived from from Montevideo—W. Bertrand, T. Hall. Passenger Tekenica. Passengers—Miss Fletcher and the Lord from London, II. Harris. Bishop of the Falkland Islands. Cargo—from Europe, 1,144 packages ; from Monte March 15th. H. M. S. Basilisk arrived from Cochon video, 207 packages. 't : Island. March 27th. The s.s. Herodot departed. Passengers March 25th. The s.s. Herodot arrived. to Punta Arenas—Mrs. Halliday and daughter. March 26th. The Fortuna arrived from Darwin. BowSMk and MiSS Halliday> Miss King, Miss The s.s. Serapis arrived here on the 1st of April, and brought the missing mail from Punta Arenas, ex s.s. Potosi, but no passengers. Malcolm Morrison { March 26th. The Allan Gardiner arrived from Keppel. Passenger—R. W baits. went away in s.s. Serapis to England. . ! ------* t : The Daily Bible Readings for May. i. \ 2 S Gcn.5.18.32. 9 S Gen. 9. 1-7 16 S Gen. 14.1-12:23 S Gen. 17.15-27 30 S Gen. 19. 8 .\I —0. 1-8 ,10 M -0.8-19 17 M —14. 13-24124 M —18.1-8 [23-29 ; 4 T —6. 9-22 11 T —11. 1-9 IS T —15.1-11 [23 T —18.9-22 31 M Gen. 21. :• !■ 3 W —7. 1-10 jl2 W—11. 24-32.19 W —13. 12-21*26 W —18.23-33 [1-11 6 T —7. 11-24 13 T —12. 1-9 20 T —16. 1-6 |27 T A seen. Dai/. 1 S s. Philip (j- 7 F -8.1-12 li t F —13. 1-9 21 F -16.7-16 ! [Acts 1. 141 44 James. 8 S —8. 13-22 Il5 S —13. 10-18,22 S —17. 1-14 .'28 F Gen. 19. 1-7 Isa. 61. 1-11. 1 1 29 S —19. 12-22 WANTED for Doctor’s house at Fox Bay, a married couple, without i j children. Man to look after garden,'cut and cart peat, milk cows, care horses and i gear, &c. 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VuV l-C-Q %- 5. - ■ .A’' » ' - ■•V •V ] 7 - J /: • / X ______The Lessons, &c., for every Sunday and Holy Day in June. 6. Whitsun-Day. Morning. Deut. 16. 1-18 ; Romans 8. 1-18 ; Ps. 48 & 68. For the Epistle—-Acts 2. 1-11 ; Gospel—John 14. 15-31 Evening. Isaiah 11 or Ezek. 36. 25 ; Gal. 5. 16 or Acts >* 18. 24-19. 21 ; Ps. 104 & 145. 7. Monday in Morning. Genesis 11. 1-10 * I Cor. 12. 1-14 ; Ps. 35 & 36. Whitsun-week. For the Epistle—Acts 10. 34-48; Gospel—John 3. 16-21. Evening. Numbers 11. 16-31 ; lCor. 12. 27 & 13 ; Ps. 37. 8. Tuesday in Morning. Joel 2. 21; 1 Thess. 5. 12-24 ; Psalms 38-40. Whits un-week:. For the Epistle—Acts 8. 14-17 ; Gospel—John 10. 1-10. Evening. Micah 4. 1-8 ; 1 John 4. 1-14 ; Psalms 41-43. 11. St. Barnabas Morning. Deut. 33. 1-12 ; Acts 4. 31 ; Psalms 56-58. Apostle <§• Martyr. For the Epistle—Acts 11. 22-30; Gospel—John 15. 12-16. Evening. Nahum 1. ; Acts 14. 8 ; Psalms 59-61. 13. Trinity Sunday. Morning. Isaiah 6. 1-11; Revelation 1. 1-9 ; Psalm 68. For the Epistle—Rev. 4. 1-11 ; Gospel—John 3. 1-15. Evening. Gen. 18. or 1 & 2. 1-4; Eph. 4. 1-17 or Matt. 30; Psalms 69 & 70. 20* 1st S. aft. Trinity. Morning. Joshua 3. 7-4. 15 ; Acts 4. 1-32 ; Ps. 102 & 103. Epistle—1 John 4. 7-21 ; Gospel—Luke 16. 19-31. Evening. Joshua 5. 13-6. 21 or 24 ; Peter 5 ; Ps. 104. n 24. Nativity of St. Morning. Malachi 3. 1-7 ; Matthew 3. ; Ps. 116-118. ■ John Baptist. For the Epistle—Isaiah ll. 1-11; Gospel—Luke 1. 57-80. Evening. Malachi -4. ; Matthew 14. 1-13 ; Ps. 119. 1-33. p 27. 2nd S. after Morning. Judges 4. ; Acts 8. 5-26 ; Psalms 120-125. Trinity. Epistle—1 John 3. 13-24 ; Gospel—Luke 14. 16-24. Evening. Judges 5 or 6. 11 ; 1 John 2, 15 ; Ps. 126-131. »29. St. Peter Ajwstle Morning. Ezekiel 3. 4-15 ; John 21. 15-23 ; Ps. 139-141. cj Martyr. For the Epistle—Acts 12. 1-11; Gospel-—Matt. 16. 13-19. ! Evening. Zechariah 3. ; Acts 4. 8-23 ; Ps. 142 & 143. : ■ BIRTHS. March 18th. At Lagoona Isla, the wife of Thomas Goodwin, of a son. At Winkfield, near Windsor, the wife of Joseph Hutchings, of a son. April 29 th. At Stanley, the wife of W. R. Hardy, of son. ! May 9th. At Stanley, the wife of R. Cartmell, of a son. „ 12th. At Stanley, the wife of Thomas Martin, of a son. „ 13th. At Stanley, the wife of Edward Curran, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. April 26th. At Stanley, Hanson. Dettleff and Frances C. Hollen. „ 28th. At Darwin, Charles Watson and Jessie Atkins. o • May 15th. At Stanley, Arthur Hardy and Mary Catherine Brown. ” 18th. At Stanley, Vere Packe and Winifred Felton. DEATHS. March 22nd. At 68 Lansdowne Road, W., William Forest MacClinton, B.A., M.D., (i epvity lmspector-General R. N late of the Falkland Islands, in A 9Q A his 74th year. P r . At Stanley, Byirea Claude Eel way,, aged four months.- t a I l I ' peat from the south wall of the Church, tamping in hard clay in its place cost 13/. 8s. The balance in PERIODICALS. BOOKS, &c., CIRCULATED hand amounted to 147. 7s. 5d., but of this 13/. 14s 2d. I DURING THE YEAR 1896. was carried to the Offertory account. It is hoped that all Church members and friends will make a supremo . The Falkland Islands Lending Library — — 769 effort and, if possible, raise enough during the present The Childrens’ Library — — — — — 418 year to pay of the balance of debt still due, namely, Periodicals — — •— :— — — — 260 220/. Having to purchase goods in England to make t; Church Monthly & Home Words — — — 2880 the bazaar more attractive makes a heavy demand on Band of Hope papers — — — — — 3252 the receipts. Our last bazaar realized 150/.; of this I Frlkland Islands Magazine — — — — 5040 about 50/. had to be expended as above. Against this should be set the material on hand, worth about 25/. ! -o Will friends in the camp assist by making gear, preserving bird skins, scraping and polishing bulls' NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS TO BAND OF i horns, in spring making collections of eggs, knitting HOPE PAPERS. stockings, &c. All these thing, if well and attractively 1/ made or preserved, are as good as money—all received for them is clear gain. The way is being more clearly The “Mother’s Companion ” has ceased as a separate seen towards the erection, at a very cheap rate, of a publication, the “Family Friend” supplying its place. Parochial Institute, to be used in the ordinary parish The latter has been sent as far as possible, the extra work and as reading, recreation and refreshment rooms. numbers required for subscribers will arrrive in a few But it is necessary to be just before one is generous, months’ time. and the debt should first be paid off. —O The constitution of the Church is most democratic, every adult member of the congregation who has CHRIST CHURCH, STANLEY. signed the Registered Vesty book is entitled to a vote. At Easter this vestry selects six adult male members from its number to act as a Select Vestry for the year. ' The annual Easter meeting of the Registered Vestry ' All Church funds have to pass through their hands and V was held in the vestry of Christ Church on Easter be expended by them. During the past year eight - Tuesday at 8 p.m. Thirty-three were present, Dean meetings of the Select Vestry were held. The attend i Brandon being in the chair. ance was as follows : Dean Brandon, 5 ; Canon : • The lion. Secretary, J. G. Poppy, read the minutes Aspinall, 3; W. A. Harning, 5; F. Durose, peoples’ of the last meeting of the Registered Vestry, which church-warden, 6; T. Watson, 6 ; Capt. McLauchlin, were confirmed and signed. 8; T. Biruiie, hon. treasurer, 8, and J. G. Poppy, The Hon. Treasurer, T. Binnie, read and explained ministers’ church-warden and hon. secretary, 8. the accounts for the year. The offertories and offer At a Select Vestry held on April 19th, 1893, ings amounted to £107 7s. 8£d. A balance was present, Dean Brandon, Messrs. G. Hurst, C. W. I-Iill, carried from the Building Fund to the Offertory J. Robins, Joseph Aldridge and G. Turner, it was account of £13 14 2d., making in all £121 1 10J-d. resolved, in order that all might have an opporJShiiy An extra expenditure of ^18 12s. 7d. was incurred to of serving on the Select Vestry, that for the future supply the Church with uniform lamp suspensions, three of the Select Vestry would decline to be re-elected shades and lamps—the Church, except at the lectern, for the ensuing year. In accordance with this resolu being more well lit up. The balance of £102 9s. 3£d. tion Messrs. J. G. Poppy, F. Durose and T. Watson meeting the annual incidental expenses of the Church. did not wish to be re-elected. I The Building Fund amounted to j£196 Is. 7d., The following were chosen by open voting: Capt. made up of the following items:—Balance from the McLauchlin, minister’s church-warden; W. A. Harding, previous year, £S 7s. 2d.; subscriptions, ^36 8s. 2d.; peoples’ church-warden; F. I. King, hon. secretary; Bazaar in Stanley, £?80; Sale in Darwin, J211 ; Sale T. Binnie, hon. treasurer; Joseph Aldridge and Arthur Port Howard, ^11; Sale in Chartres, £8 4s.; (Total Hardy, sidesmen. from Bazaar and Sales, ^'108 4s.); Concerts, ^33 The Dean gave details of the work, with special 6s. 9d.; Sale of sundries, £7 18s. 6d. reference to the hearty assistance and co-operation of In the expenditure, ^80 was paid toward reducing the choir and Sunday School teachers—urged the the debt on the Church, and 12/. interest. The debt parents to see that the children attended catechism and I now stands at 220/. The Church Seal cost 35/. 7s. 6d. Sunday School regulnrly and learned their lessons— (this amount far exceeded what the Select Vestry appealed to all members of the congregation to work originally decided to spend on the Seal). The out earnestly and continuously in the spiritual interests of houses were erected last year, the materials for their of all, that the Church might become a centre of real, erection were paid for this year, namely, 21/. 7s. 9d. hearty faith in God through Christ and a power in The blacksmith’s bill was also a large item. For the lifting up all into a higher plane of !kholy living. The north gate lamp, lamp at south gate and sundries, proceedings were closed with the Benediction. 11/. 8s.; the levelling of the ground at the back of the Cnurch, digging out aud wheeling away the sodden o {; : if i, i Christ Church Offertory Account for the Tear ending1 Easter, 1897. » S £ s. (1. (Dr. Dr. ^ s* (1. i To Wages. Sexton . ... 37 4 0 By Offertory. April ... 4 12 9 ; Organ Blower ...... 6 18 6 77 May . ... 7 17 0 ’ Bell Ringer ... 5 19 0 77 June ... 4 2 11 Printing ...... 5 13 0 3? July ... 5 2 0 . ... 17 12 6 August ... .i „ Insurance ...... 77 ... 8 19 f> ,, Washing, Labour & Carting ...... 5 4 10 77 September ... 4 15 GL „ Special Offertories, Sunday School 11 6 0^ 77 October ...... 9 4 10J ft Two Lamps for Vestry . 4 0“ 77 November ... 10 19 10 „ Repair of Lamp 3 6 77 December ... 14 17 If ! ’, Foot. Stool & Firewood ... 11 0 77 January...... 12 6 H ,, Messenger... 3 6 77 February i .... 9 9 r 5 0 March . „ Desk for Choir 77 ... 9 16 5 l „ F. I. Co., Coal, Oil & Sundries 11 4 o 77 Easter Sunday ... 5 4 5 ! „ Lamps, Shades, Glasses, &c. ... 18 12 7 By Balance ... 13 14 2 i ! £121 1 10J £121 1 ]<)i 1 i To Balance ... 13 4 2 THOMAS BINNIE, Hon. Treasurer. Audited and found correct, W. A. HARDING. 1 it y i i 1 ‘ CHRIST CHURCH BUILDING ACCOUNT, Statement for the Year ending Easter, 1897. : Dr. £ s. d. I a r. £ s. d. To Instalment paid off debt, Mar, 1897 80 0 0 By Balance 8 4 2 ,, Interest on debt November „ 12 0 0 „ Voluntary Subscriptions 49 4 2 I ,. Church Seal . 35 7 G „ * One Shilling G 8 0 „ ^Material for outhouses 21 7 9 „ Proceeds of Bazaar, March, 1897 .. 80 0 0 „ Repair of Pillars 2 0 0 77 „ „ sale at Darwin ... 11 0 0 ,, Cememt for Drain and Shoots 1 7 0 ,? , ,j „ Concert ...... 24 G 9 I „ Blacksmith for Gjite Lamps and Share of “ Retribution’s ” Concert 5 0 0 Sundry work A. 11 8 0 77 “-Acorn“V ’s” 77 4 0 0 ,, Labour about Church 18 3 0 Sale of Seats. 2 19 G „ Balance ...... 14 7 5 Proceeds of Auction, Seats, Cases, &c. 4 19 0 * £196 1 7 £196 1 7 By Balance 14 7 5 I * Canon Aspinall raised tlie abefre in Shilling sub scriptions for the purpose of levelling the ground at ai * Labour for the outhouses was paid for hist year. the back of Christ Church. ■ ■ i THOMAS BINNIE, IIon. Treasurer. Audited and found correct, W. A HARDjING. ■ *. a■, (1 • \ A . f I Childrens Annual Treat. BALANCE SHEET, 1897. 5>r. £ s. cl. E. Wilkins (bread still due 12 6 VINCENT A. II. BIGGS, Secretary and Treasurer. LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. £ s. d. £ s d. i £ s. d. W. Bonner ... 2 6 W. W. Adams . 2 6 Sir IL T. Goldsworthy 1 1 0 II. E. Bennett ... 5 0 I. Davies 2 6 u1 T. A. T. ... 1 0 0 T. Watson...... 5 0 Albert Hardy 2 6 A. E. Bullion 1 1 0 W. R. Hardy 2 6 J. Porter ...... 2 6 p Airs. Dean ... l 0 0 G. Nutt ® 0 Consul Miller 2 0 * Dean Brandon 1 0 0 Mrs. Dettleff 2 0 Airs. D. Williams 2 6 .1. J. Felton 1 1 0 „ J. Dettleff . 2 6 • „ Hallett 2 6 . S. Hamilton 10 0 „ G. I. Turner 2 6 ,, Browning ... 2 0 1Vi Rev. H. II. Hill ... 1 0 0 „ G. Turner ... 5 0 J. Walsh ...... 2 0 I W. A. Harding ... 5 0 ,, A. J. Gilchrist 2 6 Airs. Grierson 2 6 Airs. Sohlottfeldt 5 0 C. Williams 10 0 „ Atkins 2 6 Airs. Aspinall 5 0 Airs. Kelway 2 G „ Clethero 2 6 !l Airs. Rowlands 5 0 John von Ilarten 5 0 \ Sulivan House . 10 0 i! W. Biggs . 2 6 Guitano Paulino 5 0 Aliss Clethcro 2 6 A. II. Biggs 4 0 F. I. King...... 5 0 Airs. Fleurel . 2 6 W. Peck ... 5 0 C. E. Aldridge ... 5 0 j, G. Fleuret... 2 6 F. Brown ... 2 0 Airs. Willians 2 0 „ Davis 2 6 I W. B. Dixon 2 0 „ Poppy 2 6 „ Pitaluga ... 2 0 O. Poole ... 2 6 „ W. Turner 2 6 C. Carey 5 0 Airs. Aitken 1 6 J. Alazia 2 0 Friend 1 0 r Airs. Cartmell 2 6 T. Binnie ... 5 0 II. Spencer ... 2 0 T. Smith 5 0 Mrs, G. Kelway ... 2 6 Freind 5 0 2 6 Mrs. Clifton 2 6 I Airs. Smith 5 0 R. Yates „ Lewis 5 0 D. Rees 5 0 „ Lang ... 2 0 „ Berntsen 2 6 F. J. Hardy 5 0 „ Wilmer 2 6 „ Alartin 2 0 J. McCarthy 2 6 „ Dolierr 2 6 ,, Rutter 2 6 R. Pauline ... 2 6 Henrichson 2 6 4 W. Etheridge 2 G II. Mannnn 5 0 „ Short... 2 0 ■: T. Sharp 5 0 W. Roberts 2 6 F. Lei 1 man ... 5 0 Aliss Kiddle 2 0 Lee Whitman 2 6 C. Bateman 2 6 I Airs. J. Kelway 2 6 Mrs. Campbell ... 2 6 J. G. Aldridge 5 0 A „ Wang 2 0 W. Campbell 2 6 J. S. Aldridge 2 6 AIcAtasney 2 6 J. Dockerty 2 0 Aliss Hocking ' 2 0 Chaplin ... 5 0 E. W. Crcegan ... 5 0 J. T. Short ... 2 G V: „ Sedgwick ... 2 6 Mrs. Humble 5 0 A. Miller ... 1 0 ,, Ogilvie 2 G „ Newing 3 0 Airs. Clarke 2 0 C. Gorton ... 5 0 „ Lloyd 2 6 „ Perry 1 6 n/ Air. Odds — 3 0 j, F. E. Adams 2 G ' „ Anderson ... 2 G i- i \ J i i i £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. (i. I 2 6 Leon Fleuret 2 0 • • • 2 0 Arthur Hardy Mrs. Clifton 1 0 Mrs. Fugellie • • • 4 0 J. Johnson '... 2- 6 „ Enestrom ... 5 0 A. Boyer 2 6 * .. Robson 5 0 „ Burnell 2 0 J. Mocking ... 2 0 *, P. Hansen ... 1 0 „ Lanning 3 0 A. Fleuret ... 2 6 J. Turner ... 10 0 „ Lehen 5 0 „ Barnes 2 6 C. Kelway ... 2 6 T. Currie ... 5 0 J. RatcliiTe ... 2 (j i Capt. Henricksen 2 6 „ Thompson 2 0 Oscar Nilsson 2 6 » Mrs. Stcetzel * ... 2 0 „ Kaiser - \ 8 0 „ H. Rutter 2 6 J. Muise 2 6 „ T. King Friend...... t 4 „ Stringer 5 0 „ M. Johnson 5 0 5 o Col. Lewis ... ,, Campbell 2 fi A. Bernsten 2 6 5 0 C. W. Hill ... „ Betts ... 2 6 Vi A. Biggs 5 0 10 6 ,, Coleman 2 0 W. Dettleff ... 2 6 Mrs. Newman 1 0 ,, Lewis 4 0 R. Allen 5. 0 ,, Broome 5 0 2 6 E. Nilsson ... 7 6 '1'. Fleuret ... 2 G ,, Percich 1: E. Biggs 2 6 S. Kir wan . 5 0 K. Wlikens ... 7 6 J .. Elmer 2 G Capt. McLauehlin 5 0 J. Lux ton ... 2 6 ,, Cameron 2 0 R. Aldridge 5 0 i „ Curran 1 0 Mrs. McCarthy ... 2 6 35 17 0 ., Kirwan 5 0 „ Walsh 2 0 Collected for dance ... 2 17 0 R. B. Cull ... 4 0 Albert Biggs 2 G C. Gibbard ... 2 0 F. Durose ...... 5 0 Total Amount £38 14- 0 W. Ratelifte 2 6 W. Con Ison...... 2 6 I. J. Summers... 3 0 H. Coulson 2 0 N. B. If by mistake any name has been omitted from this list, please make it known as soon as possible to the Secretary. V. A. H. B. t; Results of Competitions in Government Paddock , 7.—Tug-of-war, boys under 15. Won bv the ft■ on the occasion of the Children’s Annual Treat:— ! following team: J. Grierson. A. Ogilvie, II. Ilardy, Prizes: Events No. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9. 1st,'4s.; 2nd, j V. Lellmau, P. Burnell, L. Buckley, A. Berntsen, A. 3s.; 3rd, 2s.; 4th, Is. Events No. 3, 7, 10: 10s. Pauline, J. Ryan, L. Yates. u i divided between each winning team. t{ Pickles” was very anxious to claim his share, but 1. —100 Yards, boys under 9. F. Aldridge, 1st; it was not allowed. .1J. Brown, 2nd ; J. Aldridge, 3rd; W. Hutchinson, 4th. 8.—Three-legged race, for boys under 15. Victor 2. —100 Yards, boys under 15. Roy Felton, 1st; | Lellman and J. Ryan, 1st; A. Berutsen and Ed J. Grierson, 2nd ; H. Hardy, 3rd : V. Lellman. j Bucklev, 2nd ; Joe Lehen and J. Burnell, 3rd ; Harry 3. —Tug-of-war, girls over 9. Won by the follow- j Ogilvie and E. Binnie. 4th. i: ir team: A. Aldridge, D. Wilnier, N. Poppy, L. j 9.—220 Yards race for girls. A. Aldridge, 1st; Clifton, Ida Mannan, M. Allen, L. Carey, F. Walsh. E. Robins, 2nd ; Ida Mannan, 3rd; M. Clifton, 4th. h 4. —220 Yards, boys under 15. Roy Felton, 1st; 10.—Tug-of-war, girls under 9. Won hy the follow- E. Spencer, 2nd ; J. Grierson, 3rd; II. Hardy, 4th. ing team: F. Alien, J. Bell, M. Clifton, K. Rutter, 5. —220 Yards, boys under 9. E. Rutter, 1st; J. V. Short, M. McCleod, G. Ogilvie, E. Bonner, F. n Burnell. 2nd; F. Berntsen, 3rd; F. Aldridge. Walsh, C. Hubbard. G.—Long Jump. J. Grierson, 1st; R. Felton, 2nd; The weather was very unpropitious. A nigger E. Spencer, 3rd ; H. Hardy, 4th. troupe from H. M. S. Retribution created great fun. :• THE QUEEN’S COMMEMORATION FUND. to £1000. 2. An alternative plan for twelve patients,, was At a meeting of the pro tem committee held in the proposed by His Honour Judge Thompson : cost about Court house, April 3rd, 1897, two alternative schemes £500 or £600: annual up-keep—not including a doctor were suggested. —about £400. 1. A centre building for the nurses, &c., two wings Annual up-keep of first plan :—Matron £60 : two V* connected with it by covered ways: the wings to nurses £80: cook £30: housemaid and ward-inaid centre i?, MlS3 Packe suggested that the each £18: washing £120; board for elveti persons t.ntie building alone should be erected -it first It ™ “'isicwi.i.n .nch a building^ft bv 40 ft (including patients) at 10/- per head per week £286. Extras for breakages &c., £50. Total £660 and 7>V"o U' ‘ f® "-1!" plales w,‘ulJ cost from £1500 to ' “uual ul,'keei’> including a doctor, from £800 doctor. f 4 f, ■ : !i Stanlky, April, 1897. and adults. H. M. S. Bavracouta gave a childrens" To the Editor of the “ Falkland Islands Magazine.” party, also H. M. S. Acorn, and what the committee wish to imply is, that the next time a paragraph or Dkar Sir,—On behalf of the Committee I wish to make a few statements, if you would kindly spare letter is put in it should be a truthful one. ONE OF THE COMMITTEE. the space taken in your valuable Magazine, in reference \ to a paragraph in the April number concerning the o return ball that was given to H. M. S. Basilisk. I I! herewith beg to inform the one who wrote that tetter To the Editor of the “ Falkland Islands Magazine.” that it was not only the committee that objected to Sir,—Would you allow me space in "your valuable the officers of II. M. S. Retribution being invited, but magazine to say a few words in favour of our young several of the inhabitants of Stanley said that they men of Stanley, for lately every slight chance there has would not subscribe if the officers of ihe above named been they have been set upon. ship were invited. It was not intended as an insult or ihere appears in the April number of your magazine a slap in the face, as your letter says, to the officers of a statement in the Monthly News Letter that was II. M. S. Retribution. The ball was given to the wholly untrue as regards to a ball given to H. M. S. Basilisk in return for one which the officers and men Basilisk by the Stanlevites. M. L. N. says, that the of that ship had given and, I suppose, that if a dozen committee were opposed to the officers of II. M. S. of H. M.’s ships had been in the harbour at that time Retribution being invited, it was not only the committee all the officers of those ships should have been invited, but the majority of the subscribers that were opposed —if so, where would those be for whom the ball was to them being invited and it is not to be wondered at, given ? But the committee took it upon their own for the officers of the Retribution kept their balls for a responsibility to invite the Captain, ward-room officers select few, they asked others to make up the company and warrant officers* of LI. M. S. Retribution, which who did not get invitations till two days before the ball was more than is stated in the Magazine, and as to the a sure sign they were not wanted, as the former statement of any person taking their names off the received theirs a fortnight before the time, He savs subscription list it is false, after hearing that some of that it was intended for an insult, but if there were ten the would be subscribers put their backs up on account or twelve ships lying here and they were all invited of the officers of II. M. S. Retribution not being invited they push out those for whom the ball was intended. when the settling up part of the business was gone into Those who withdrew names from the subscription list it was decided that those who had objected as before knew when they were asked for subscriptions that it stated, would not be asked to contribute. As for the was a ball for the Basilisk and not for the Retribution, moral spoken of, if any person wants a character of however, their intended donations did not prevent the 1 he committee who carried out the above mentioned ball from coming off successfully. ball I am quite sure that Mr. Durose would most What 1ms the Retribution done more than any other willingly do so, seeing that the majority of them have ship that has been here, for adults and children ? I passed through his hands. c.an remember twenty-two year ago of being on board The oilier remark, viz: No ship lias ever done so of a man-of-war to a childrens party, when a much for the amusement and pleasure of the colonists present was given to each child as they left the ship in Stanley, children and adults, which I can again say and the same lias been carried on up to the present, oil is not the truth. Ships that have been to these Islands and on. A good many of the smaller ships have given hmg before the Retribution was thought of being built quite as much amusement. had done the same, if not more; and in latter years I must sav in conclusion that the committee of that the smaller vessels have done much more. What has ball was quite trustworthy of their charge and the old the Retribution done more than others if they gave saving is that two heads are better than one. therefore dances?—it was the officers only, and those dances six or eight men are better able to decide what is right were to suit themselves and the very few select ones than two or three. I advise Monthly News for the they invited. They had their favoured ones the future to look before he leaps. greater part of the night to dance with, while others A. KELPEB. had to sit out all the dances, which is etiquette, I 0 presume, on their part. It seems that several were onlv asked to those dances to make up the complement. ^T"MIE National Home Reading Union is a great ' 0„e officer was heard to remark at a dance that some propaganda having its arms and shoots all over of the i{ old Hav-bags” were pretty light on their feet, the country. ... It is dominated and controlled by which was a most gentlemanly remark. I think that one great common end, aim and object, namely to help if persons are invited to a dance or anything. else it is the people of this country to become a thoughtful and the "ivers’ or donors’ place to recognise those persons reading race. Its enemies are stupidity, listlcssness and invited and not to criticise and pass remarks upon those deeprooted, but totally false conceptions to be found imbedded in the Anglo-Saxon race, as to the ^Other ships have given amusements to the children true constituent elements of both happiness and mirth —perhaps the worst foe of all—ignorance, ignorance both in high places and low. . . . This Society exists to improve the taste of the nation. Taste, said Thomas 7I! : «r i I * I Carive “must mean a general susceptibility to truth THE FALKLAND ISLANDS. and ‘nobleness, a sense to discern, and a heart to love If and reverence all beauty, order, goodness, wheresoever Hotel Provence Cai.le Cangallo, and in whatsoever form and accomplishments they are February, 25th. to be seen.” . . . To teach children to read intelligibly The Editor of the “Standard,” Buenos Aires. the most difficult, feats of education. So to excite f is one Dear Sir,—Having noticed in your columns a re their interest and so to bring out their minds as to ference to the Falkland Islands, I should be much 4 make them know that it is by reading and reading obliged to any of your readers who could enlighten me alone, that the great stores of learning which the world on a few subjects concerning these forlorn lands. placed at their feet, is a task extremely contains are Whether there are anv aborigines remaining ?—what difficult, but it is the real task of education. . . . language is spoken and whether leprosy is as prevalent Everything is open to the members who enrol as rumour reports ? themselves in the N. H. R. U. The broad object of I have been informed by an old sea Captain, who . this society is to catcth the attention of the average and upon one or two occasions lias touched at these Isles, partially educated public, to get them to recognise the that the inhabitants subsist almost entirely upon fish :• stores of learning, of amusement and of delight which and wild geese (the latter being captured by the feminine lie at their doors, which belong to them bv inheritance, i portion of the community with great dexterity) and bv the right of their mother-tongue, if only they have from the fishing industry eke out a miserable and had the luck to be taught in our schools how to read. precarious livelihood. “The price of salt lie remarked . . . No nation can be great or lasting unless it has a was extortionate in the extreme,” there being only one sound breed and a great mind. The efforts of the N. H. R. U. are to improve the minds of the English small store in the place kept by two English men people and there is already existing a great and Messrs. Bonner and Sticknev or some such names, who appear to salt settlers and fish indiscriminately. Also valuable organization, and wherever one goes now in all our country towns and places, or almost all of them, that the inhabitants of the village of Stanley, (which is one will find busy a number of sensible and intelligent situated on a small precipitous Islet) never dream of men and women looking after the circles and super venturing more than a few yards from their turf intending the courses of study which have been con dwellings on dark nights, for fear of falling overboard. As a matter of fact,-the testimony of the average stituted and are carried out under the auspices of <5. tiiis society. It is a work which can only be main Ancient mariner must not always be strictly relied tained bv zeal, by enthusiasm, by faith. upon. Still if my informant in any way approaches the truth, life under these conditions (to say nothing of ------0------prospective bog slides) must be lively and attractive in the highest degree. TO PARENTS. Thanking you in anticipation for the favour of inserting this in your columns. We parents in the Falkland Islands might gather a I remain, hint from the following resume of a lecture on Respectful!v vours, “Parental Responsibility” delivered to the Parents’ LEON PUCIIET. National Education Union. The lecturer commented on the frequent failure of 0- the modern system of education to fit boys and girls Darwin, East Falkland?, for the practical needs of life. He pointed out that April 3rd, 1897. this arose in 'many instances from a lack of parental To the Editor of the “ Falkland Islands Magazine. support to the teachers. The makers of public opinion Dear Sir,—You did me the favour of printing in on the subject of education are the parents who fill the F. J. Magazine, a letter in which I upheld the the educational mills. merits of a hospital instead of a free library in The lecturer strongly emphasized the mischief of commemoration of this yeai;. Now since writing that allowing children, when at home, to make disparaging letter, a different aspect has appeared, to which I remarks regarding their teachers. Parents see one should like to draw attention. side of the childrens’ character—the domestic side— It seems that Stanley (as far as I can learn) is to teachers the wider or “citizen” side, and it is by have all the benefit of the money raised and as a great r harmonising influences on the different parts of a part of the cash will come from the camp, it is not character that lmppy results are attained. just or right that the camp should be left out in !; Some children would do any teacher credit—they the cold. me k* all for their books ” and quickly and easily In supporting the hospital scheme I ventured, with I devour all the knowledge that comes in their wav. But all humility, to put forth an idea, which if carried out c ‘ddren will make but little progress unless (and carried out it could he) the camp would benefit •i jci oi athor hacks the teacher up at home and , ; as well as Stanley. But it appears that the hospital, tens the - home lessons ” are properly written. piojiei > eaint and jf -would have no connection with the camp at all i and this being the case I do not see bow the promoters 0 ----- of the fund can look for or expect camp money with which to support the scheme. Many, in fact the ; f * ■r r J ■i majority of camp people, only see Stanley every few j “Meteor” or “Smart” (owned hv J Eves, Pel.ble years and then only for a day or two, and it cannot be i Island) open to race any model forthcoming Stakes expected they will support and benefit Stanley without \ any reasonable price. Cutter rigged. Dimensions 1 it: adequate return, This may be a selfish way of looking « Meteor;M length, 5 feet 1 inch: beam 1 foot '» at things, but it is the just way and man must always j inches, depth of hold 9 inches. “ Smartlength 3 mind himself, and the campers I am afraid are looked j feet, beam 1 foot, depth of hold 9 inches, down upon by the Stanley people till money is needed and then the scene is changed. All tiie leavings of 0 Stanley bazaars for church charities are thought good MONTHLY NEWS LETTER. enough for the camp and now I suppose the 1897 I funds will be gathered and camp money collected and i weather in Stanley has been very wet. then the poor unfortunate Islunaelites of the camp will j oldest inhabitant does not remember so wet a summer again be left in the cold. } and autumn. The whole islands suffer from t.1ie In conclusion let me urge upon the promoters of the j constant rain : dipping was much delayed thereby, scheme to commemorate this year so that ail parties though the gardens do not seem to have suffered much, ■ and the community may benefit thereby. I may add , Judge Thompson left in the mail of April 17. Ilis that I ain not writing my own opinion only but on genial and obliging personality causes him to be much behalf of many others. missed. He has been appointed as Registrar in Bank i Yours sincerely, ruptcy and Marshal of the Supreme Court, Trinidad, at i COOK HOUSE NAVVY, a salary of 750/ per annum. o The Naval Depot lies, so far as we have hoard, in abeyance. Whether it will be carried out at one or not PEBBLE ISLAND MODEL YACHT CLUB. depeuds very much upon the supply of funds by the Imperial Parliament. There was nothing in last mail's Rrgatta, Friday, 1st January, 1897. Entrance newspapers about it. fee, Gs., liable to forfeit if yacht entered not sailed. Montague House lias been purchased by Mr. W. R. Prizes: 1st, 1 Gs.; 2nd, 12s.; 3rd, 8s.; 4th, 6s. Hardy. He has his store there, the accommodation Entries: Meteor, J. Lyes; Iverna, J Betts: Val apparently being none too large for the goods on show. kyrie III, S. L Lamstead ; Smart (sailed by J. Perry), The Caterina Accame discharged about eight hundred ! J. Lyes; Defiance, K. McPliee; Iiard-to-Beat, A. tons of her heated coal into a lighter : she then turned Betts ; Hard-to-Catch, W. Clifton. the remainder of the coal over, to allow of its becoming * r 1 • Boats started off at 3.45 p.m.; weather unsettled, quite eool: the crew are doing the work. rain falling at intervals, wind blowing lightly from The Pass of Balmaha has been joined by her new W.N.W. The start was very good, getting off fairly Captain, who came in the mail of April.. ■o well together. At the last moment “ Valkyrie III ” His Excellency, W. Grey-Wilson, C. M. G., was was withdrawn. Wind increasing gradually; at 4 appointed colonial secretary of St. Helena in 1886: p.m. it was blowing a good breeze; an accident acting governor in 1887: governor in 1890'. St. occurring to “ Defiance,” having carried away her Helena is 10k miles long and -H broad, covering an tiller, put the vessel to a disadvantage, causing the area of 47 square miles. There is one town— owner to withdraw her, which gave “Meteor” the Jamestown ; containing about 2000 people : there are lead, followed closely by “ Hurd-to-Beat,” “ Iverna,” I in all about 4000 inhabitants in the island : it has no “ Hard-to-Catch ” and *“ Smart ” ; rain having cleared industry to speak of: the population is decreasing, off left us with fine weather. “Smart” at this time Jamestown has been made a second-class imperial having sprung a leak gave her a poor chance, hut she coaling station twd extensive defensive works have gave “ Hard-to-Catch” a close race for fourth, other- been constructed on the heights overlooking the harbaur. wise I certainly believe she would have got a good A destitute man, past work, applied to the Destitute place. Having the ladies’ company at the race caused Poor Committee for assistance. He had been in the the afternoon to pass very pleasantly with their bright Islands for a few years but went to Patagonia: it is conversion and lively humour, Mr. J. Peck giving us reported that a subscription was raised in Punta Arenas some very nice music at intervals. A collision for him and he arrived here in December. The Com occurred between “ Iverna ” and “ Hard-to-Catch ” mittee did not consider that his was a case coming which carried away the latter’s jibboom. “ Meteor ” under their cognizance. lie went by the mail of having kept the lead finished first followed closely by April 17 to Monte Video. Two other single men died * recently leaving large hoarding hills due. It seems a r « Hard-to-Beat,” but “ Iverna ” gave “ Hard-to-Beat ” ■: a close race for second, there being only one minute’s shame that such cases should occur. Men live from difference between them, “ Hard-to-Catch ” finishing hand to mouth on the system of “ easy got easy gone ” i’ and then expect to he supported by charity. ll fourth. Time: “Meteor” 30 minutes, “ Hard-to-Beat ” 38 The Stanley Benefit Club met as usual on Monday minutes, “ Iverna ” 39 minutes, “ Hard-to-Catch ” 50 May 4. There was a large attendance, the following \ ini mites. communication was received from the Secretary :— % After the regatta the yachts paraded, looking very At the monthly meeting of the above club it' was •well, Mr. J. Peck in the meanwhile giving us some unanimously decided to bold the annual ball on Monday it very nice music. and Tuesday the 2-lth and 25 th of May. ■ iV 1 !? r • • ■( On May 3rd the following members were elected by Me was fiined 5s. and costs—'amounting in all to ballot to hold office for the ensuing year. £3 9s. The fine was paid. Chairman, Mr. F. I. King; Secretary, Ii. H. At the Court House, Stanley, on April 17th, Thomas H Sedgwick; Treasurer, V. A. H. Biggs; Stewards, Devine of the ship Pass of Balmaha was charged with Messrs. J. Aldridge and A. Berntsen; Committee, using threatening and abusive language to the Captain. n Messrs. T. Smith, R. J. Allfcu, S. Kirwan, E. Bennett, The charge was proved and he was sentenced to four G. F. Kclway and H. Rutter. weeks imprisonment with hard labour. The above club has, for a number of years, made the At the Court House, Stanley, on April 19th, the children’s treat a permanent feature of their Anniver following men. from the ship Pass of Balmaha were sary Festivities, and having been established solely as tried for the different offences, jis follows :— a benefit club, the yearly drain on its funds for this William Green, broaching cargo and stealing therefrom purpose is thought by many to be inconsistent with the one bottle of whiskey. Sentenced to six months hard purpose for which those funds were intended, viz., to labour. benefit members on sickness overtaking them, and so, .1. Codey, refusing duty. 12 weeks imprisonment though not wishing in the least to deprive the children with hard labour. of their looked-for entertainment, the Committee have W. Morton, leaving the ship without permission and decided to send round a subscription list asking those stealing ladder. 3 weeks imprisonment with hard parents and others who can afford it to contribute. labour. This list has until now been only subscribed to by T. Stronach, drunk and leaving the ship without I members and a few others attending the ball. permission. 1 week imprisonment with hard labour. I might add that over two hundred children were L. Cullen, drunk and leaving the ship without per present at the last party. mission. Sentence deferred—to be dealt with if any Members who wish to purchase Club Sashes are further complaints are made against him. requested to apply to the secretary, a parcel having At the Court House, Stanley, on April 26th, Joseph arrived bv the last mail. H. H. Sedgwick. Laborde, of the ship Caterina Accame, was charged The Monthly Dunce was to have come off on Tuesday, with attempting to use a knife and also with refusing to Mayo, but only three young ladies were courageous work, the first charge was not proven. For the second chough to face the wet east wind. After half an hour’s charge he was sentenced to fourteen days imprison |4 dance, free of charge, to make up for the disappoint ment with hard labour. ment. all went home. At the Court House, Stanley, on April 29th, John . 4 1 Mrs. Ifeuston. late of Darwin, writes from Perth, Davis sued John Watts, C. Dix and J. King for •f. Western Australia. All old Falkland Islanders, who debt for goods supplied. Judgment in each case for 1 knew her and the late Dr. Heuston, will be glad to the plaintiff. !> hear that she is doing well there: three of the children r are now supporting themselves, the fourth is still O attending school. SHIPPING NEWS. The ivor/: at the north side of Stanley harbour— takingsoutidin gs as to depth of mud, &c.,have ceased: April 13 th. The s.s. Luxor arrived. Passengers almost ail hands having been discharged. from Punta Arenas—Captain Scougall, Miss McCarthy, The Watch house was burned down on Sunday, Messrs. Hill, Blake, and Bowden. April 18. The Dockyard bell was rung and gun fired Cargo from West Coast, 500 bags of flour. a little before 6 a.m. The stove piping had set the April 17th. The s.s. Luxor departed. Passengers r-".'f on fire. Though the fire-engine was on the spot to England—His Excellency Sir R. T. Goldsworthy, by 0. 30., the wind bad reached the flames and the K. C. M. G., His Honour Judge Thompson, Miss Pae.ke, building was destroyed by 7 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. L. Stickney and family, Mr. and Mrs. Greece an l Turkey are fighting by land and sea: at Goodhart and child, Mrs. F. E. Adams and family, 1 . first Greece seemed to get the best of it, but the tide Messrs. T. Watson, E. Nilsson, A. Woods, J. Muir, if \ oi war appears to be turning against Greece. F. Greethurst and IT. Handley. Passengers to Monte IIis Excellency Grey-Wilson had not reached Video—Mr. and Mrs. Newland and one child and England from St. Helena, when the mail left for the J. Quinlian alias Baxter. Falkland Islands. Cargo for London, 1489 bales of wool and sheepskins Dr. and Mrs. Foley have arrived for Darwin. W. Coulson, jr., has returned from the hospital in England: May 7th. The s.s. Ramses arrived. Passengers from lie is much better, but has to use crutches for a time: London—Dr. and Mrs. Foley and two children, W. the doctors said that he was suffering from inflam Coulson and T. Donelly. mation of the hip joint. Cargo from England, 1556 packages; from Monte o Video, 218 packages- ‘!j May 9th. The s.s. Ramses departed. Passengers POLICE NEWS. to Punta Arenas : Rev. P. J. O'Grady, Captain Scougall, r K. Chisholm, W. Jackson, T. Devine, T. English. N. 1V* At the Court House, Stanley, on April 10th, John Steele appeared Russell, F. Goodall, Mrs. G. Felton and two children, to answer the charge of assaulii ng Miss McCarthy, and - Blake. h Martin Clausen on March 15th at South Port LouU. II. SCIILOTTFKLDT. I (! ■y I ; TM /•Baily Bible Readings for June. ■ jjviJLji : ’ i 6 vS Acts 2. ' 1-13 13 S Isa. 5, V-8 |20 S Gen. 26. 25-35127 S Gen. 28. 10-22 7 M iE*eM3& 25-38 I t M Gen. 24, 32-39|2I M —27. 1-14 28 M —29. 1-14 8 T Mreah4.~d-7 ' 15 Tl —24. 50-67 1 T Gen. 21. 12-21 22 T —27. 15-29 1*29 T Jno. 21. 15-22 |i 2 W —21. 22-34 9 W Gen. 23. 10-2016 W —25. 1-7 |23 Vf —27. 30-40 >30 W Gen. 29. 15-24 3 T —22. 1-10 10 T —24. 1-14 17 T —25. 27-31 i24 T Mai. 4. 1-6 4 F —22. 11-19 11 F Nah. 1. 1-15 IS F —26. 1-11 25 F Gen. 27.41-46 r; 5 S —23. 1-9 12 S Gen. 24. 15-31 19 S —26. 12-24 126 S —28. 1-9 L■ ! HAEBOUE VIEW HOUSE,. STANLEY. r MISS FELTON begs to inform the Public that she has on view at the above ; ; address an assortment of Children’s Boots, Shoes, Pelisses, Tunics, &c. Also Ladies’ '• , evening shoes and other goods. i Mrs. JOHN (Cooper) KING is prepared to go out Charing, Washing, &c. : | ! IMPEOVED DIGrESTOE or TRYING DOWN PLANT, As supplied to the large sheep stations in New Zealand, ii! Sf Australia, Patagonia, Argentina, the Falkland Islands, &c. i: ! The most Efficient F. COWLRICK & CO ' J 100b, • GREAT VICTORIA STREET LONDON, AND % 2; MACDONALD’S LANE, MANCHESTER, IV Also Makers-of Boilers, Wool and Bat Presses," &c. : Subscribers'to the5 Magazine are reminded that most of the subscriptions ? t were due on May 1st; 1897. An early settlement will very much oblige the ii . Editor. i ■ i i ii F A «« ■ i ir • *Ti i .... SUTTONS':. SELLS FOR USE/iStHE FALKLAND ISLANDS. • •' — ; I ~ _.Sr' .. : :: Sutton’s Special-Export Collections of Vegetable and Flower Seeds *• J SVYVLTEB' AT THE UNDERMENTIONED PRrCES : -i O- 1 VEGETABLE "SEEDS;® FLOWER SEEDS. 4 *’• . d. x .4 IT) 10 0 5 a O' i. 5 5 0 • 4 .-4 . O'- 4 -1 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 2 2 0 2 2 ,1>7. 1 11 6 ii 1 10 1 1 o'* i 0 .10. .6. 0 10 6 i 6 0 6 0 / !:* 0 5. 0 ’ 0 5 0, I / Sutton’s Composite Collection of .Vegetable, and1 Flower. Seeds, 10/6. II •I All the prices include ari air-tight ease, which will be found/useful for mariy. purposes • • after the seeds have been removed. i ORDERS may be sent through -our Agents iii the Falkland Islands, m7\ ■ . or direct to • ? SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers & Merchants, m. READING, ENGLAND. ! I ; , , Wrr IF T7JV §153 ? TutwatJ^ Jr ____ .- 'p?nns rQr ns ■ p/^^osed Se ruL\ *7 / — rahfra- % .•. . For Cheap Quotations APPLY' TO vWilBIpiNAMES LEWIS ) ’ • YKKU.XICA COTTAGJi, . . STANLEY; k'."S. !'-®«-EoiiCTwa> . 3VJ t. Oil TO THE MAKER— ■A, i*x ob i^v H# ANd Alex.Ptobertson, Chemist, Hi! ID-SOLUBLE OBAN, N.B. f : 4 m The Lessons, &c., for every Sunday and Holy Day in July. ■■ 4. 3rd Sim. aft.Trinity. Morning. 1 Samuel 2. 1-27 ; Acts 11 ; Psalms 19-21. l Epistle—1 Peter 5. 5-11 ; Gospel—Luke 15. 1-10. ij ; Evening. 1 Samuel 3 or 4. 1-19 ; 3 John ; Ps. 22 & 23. , i I Morning. 1 Samuel 12 ; Acts 16. 16 ; Ps. 56-58. 11. 4th „ „ )) ■ Epistle—Romans 8. 18-23 ; Gospel—Luke 6. 36-42. < Evening. 1 Samuel 13 or Ruth 1 ; Matthew 5. 13-33 ; Psalms 59-61. 1 18. oth „ „ Morning. 1 Samuel 15.. 1-24; Acts 20. 17 ; Ps. 90-92. • \ i ' Epistle—1 Peter 3. 8-15 ; Gospel—Luke 5. 1-11. ' \ % : Evening. 1 Samuel 16 or 17 ; Matthew 9. 1-18:; Ps. 93 & 94. .1 25- 6th „ „ „ Morning. 2 Samuel 1 or 2 Kings 1. 1-16 ; Luke 9. 51- l St. James. } / \ 57; Ps. 119. 33-72. \ Apostle § Martyr. J Epistle—Romans. 6 3-11 or Acts 11. 27-12. l-3i ;• \ Gospel—Matthew 5. 20-26 or 20. -20-28. i Evening. 2 Samuel 12. 1-24 or 18\or Jer. 26. 1-16‘; ■ Matthew 13. 1-24 ; Psalm 119. 73-104. ; ■i 1 ; ; The Daily Bible Readings for July. •• i 4 S Gen. 31. 14-24.11 V* Gen 33. 1-11 U8SGen39. 1-6 20,2325 S.Lu. 9. 51-62 5 M -31.25-35 12 M —33? 12-20 19 M—40. 1-11 26 M Gen. 41. 46-57 Kt .6 TV—31.36-44 il3 T —35. 1-8- 20 T —40. 12-23 27 T —42. 1-13 ::!: 7 W —31. 45-55 !l 4 W —35. 9-20 21 W—41. 1-13 28 W -42.14-24 ; 1 T Gen. 29. 25-35 8 T —32. 1-12 il5 T —37. 1-11 22 T —41. 14-24 29 T —42. 25-38 2 F —30.25-3Q 9 F —32. 13-23 . rl6 F —37. 12-24 23 F —41. 25-36 30. F —43. 1-14. *. i : 3 S —31. 1-13 . ' 10 $•' —22. 24-32 117 S —37. 25-36 24 S —41. 37-45 31 S —43. l5-53> ■*. % ' * BIRTHS. : • • ■ • * : < March 19, At North Arm House, the wife of - Ewenson. of a. son.... ,! 1 May 15.At Fitzroy, (South), the wife of Gaston Fleuret of a son. 28.At North Arm, the wife of A. McCall, of a son. •. i >: 31. ' At Cantera, the wife of W, Coutts, of a son. .! -MARRIAGE. l . June 1. At Stanley, William Anderson and Paulina Thomase Perry DEATHS. : r ; August, 1896. In British Columbia, Mrs. Clement Stickney, aged 35 years. r May. In England, Sir W. Robinson. Governor of the Falkland Islands in 1869. : May 5. At Kelp Creek, Weddell Island, Ann Eliza Butler, .aged 10 years and • I 4 months. . ... - .v...... • June 24. At Port Harriet, Mrs. Jergen Dettieff, aged 68 years. From exposure $ during the wreck of ttieRestdli' :!: .!• i !• We hear that a Surgery ’will be opened by Dr. Jameson at Mr. Natt’s on Monday^ June 20th. Hours of consultation from 10 a.m. to 11.30. am. : ! [ k iP W, R. HARDY has just received, direct from . England , a large assortment of Fancy Goods, Toys, Sweets, &c., &c. MONTAGUE HOUSE, Stanley. . •«* Y/ANTED —oOoO funnelled postage stamps. Address with best price for cash/ -I. DAVIS, 87 Sinner Street Montreal. Canada. i 7 1 [ i Ml I1 Cl IU 1ST CHURCH. FALKLAND ISLANDS. Expenditure. £ 3. (I. AVERAGES, APRIL, 1837. To Sexton for wages 3 1 0 Lamps, shades, glosses, &c. ... 18 12 7 Kijmisku ok Congregation ... Morning ... 146 Printing ...... 9 0 -S’ 132 j Blower and Bell Ringer . 55 5? Evening 1 5 10 i Number ok Coins...... Morning ... 31} j Call Bell and ball of string 7 0 5? •...... Evening 37} Messenger... 2 0 X . \ Number of coins in the Offertories:— 1 Crown, 2 half-crowns, 11 florins, 30 shillings, £23 17 5 i! 74 sixpences, 65 threepenny pieces, 120 pence, 12 Imlf-pencc. THOS. B INN IE, IIon. Treasurer. .4 AVERAGES, MAY, 1897. < Number ok Congregation ... Morning ... 137 Receipts. . Evening 138 £ a. d. f 55 ;» Number of Coins ...... Morning ... 35 May 2nd. Offertory 1 7 11} ■T 5) 9th. 55 1 0 8} 5? 55 ...... Evening ... 34 >5 16th. J? 1 7 9} Number of coins in the Offertories:— 55 23rd. 5! 1 7 2 Crowns, 3 half-crowns, 3 florins, 35 shillings, 51 27th. 2 0 102 sixpences, 83 threepenny pieces, 163 pence, 55 55 30th. ,, ...... 1 11 12 halfpence, l farthing, 1 other coin. Thank-offerings ... 7 6 Balance from Building Fund ... 1 2* Receipts. £ s. d. £7 5 5* d Mar. 7. Offcrtorv 2 14 4 „ 14. 2 0 1l|| r-. 55 Expenditure. \] 55 21. 55 2 15 14! £ s. d. ,, 1 14 9} ij ,5 28. To Sexton for wages .310 V Thank-offerings 5 6 Blowing and Bell Ringer ... .12 6 1 Foreign Coins 6 I -5 Children’s Sunday ... 1 7 14 Balance 18 4 6$ Printer, April and May ... 19 0 ' Carting, &c. 10 0 * £28 1 | Repair of Church keys 5 0 Expenditure. £7 5 5} To Insurance Premium ... 17 12 ? I Sexton, for wages 3 2 0 j THOS. BINNIE, Organ Blower & Bell Ringer 1 2 0 Hon. Treasurer. Messenger and Desk 6 0 Printer, March and April... 10 0 : F. I. Co. West Store Account 2 13 5 ; Balance 2 16 Oj BAPTISMS. £28 1 11} 1 March 17. Horace Augustus Aldridge, Stanley. : I) THOS. BINNIE, April 5. George William Nicholas Dickson, ; Hon. Treasurer. Port Stephens. r • Receipts. 5) 5. Uelina Nellie Cull, Port Stephens. £ s. d. „ 27. Robert David Goodwin, Lagoona Isla. Apl. 4. Offertory 1 10 74 „ 30. Finlay Morrison, Bluff Cove. 1 0 2 11. 5) ; ,5. 55 10 3 May 9. Frederick Basil Dixon, Stanley. ?5 16. 55 2 3 44 55 9. Madeline Ellen Pitaluga Davis, Stanley. i 55 55 18. 25. j> 19 7 55 5, 17. Frank Lang, Stanley. Thank-offering 2 6 2 16 0} » 17. William Andrew Lang, Stanley, ii Balance ... „ from Building Fund 14 14 10} June 10. May Curran. ; £23 17 5 1 o ; ? ; i- T. i THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE OF THE FALL. family spreads sin is present ; in cities where men ; do most congregate, sins of deeper shades are found, 1 —The teaching of the Bible, unlike that of any of many a beautiful locality and land it mav be said other religious system is always progressive, After “man alone is vile.” The more sincerely and really :I man’s creation and fall there is a continued advance. one strives after a better life, the more does such an Abel was the first shepherd, Cain the earliest gardener, one find in his own heart of sin and proneness to sin. Tubalcain the forefather of smiths, etc. (Genesis in.) “Sin is lawlessness,” says St. John. This lawlessness and so on in shipbuilding, tower erecting, and all the this opposition to obedience to law is ingrained more \ : arts and sciences of civilized life. As now, so then, or less deeply in the heart of each child of Adam. i in the midst, of all this commercial and material 5. —The penalty of lawlessness is death. “The i ! activity there was a chosen race who ever sought after soul that someth it shall die.’* In ail probability, h id 1 God—Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, &e. sin not come between God and man, between the Bin in the advance of the race there is many an ebb Creator and the creature, the passage into the next ; and flow, many an up and down and, at times, with world would have been without terror or fear. Yet some families', an entire giving way to all that is God the Judge is also the All-Father; He has found i animal in man—Sodom aud Gomorrah, for instance, a ransom—IIis eternal Son suffered as man, the penalty all of whose inhabitants were swept clean from the of sin and thus he could sav. “ I am the living bread earth as being too vile to live. The cause of this is which came down from heaven ; if any man cat of sin, rebellion against God. “ Man has sought out this bread he shall live for ever,” (John vi. o 1,) many inventions.” Faith in the Son of God, a life lived after the example 2.—The Bible is equally clear in teaching that man of Christ’s earthly life, will so take away the natural has freedom of will. I Ie can and does choose for himself. fear and dread of death, that death becomes a slumber, This freedom is not without its limits; but to all a sleep. We fall asleep on this side the grave and intents and purposes, so far as the practical outcome of awake in eternity. “The child is not dead, but life is concerned, our wills are free. “ See, I have set sleepeth.” “ Onr friend Lazarus sleepeth.” before thee this day life and good and death and evil 6. —Such, in a few words, seems to be the teaching i . . . . therefore choose life,” (Deuteronomy xxx.) of Scripture as regards the fall of man. Some may «; We punish a child when it disobeys, men and women scoff at it, few can deny it—few at least of those who are brought before the magistrate and, if convicted, have really looked into their own hearts or studied the are punished for breaking the law of the land. In the moving principles which influence the lives of others. many offences against public opinion, of which the law On which side do you stand in this warfare? You cannot take note, this same liberty of choice is alwavs must take sides. The war is carried on, whether you implied. ‘Man’s actions may be determined from will or not—in your own heart, in your life. Sin in : below, if his animal nature rules, if the lower side of vou is becoming stronger or weaker, straightness or his" nature overrides the higher: then he is guilty of godliness is growing less or more powerful. ii3e sins which spring from the flesh—gluttony, Again, not only is this the case with you, hut you drunkenness, selfishness, &c. If his conduct is deter will hand on to others either greater or less powers of mined from above, by his higher nature—the spirit— resistance ; you will make it easier or harder for others then the body is kept under. His will is given to God. to do tho right. We now reap the benefit of ihe God’s will becomes his; the tone, character, spirit and labours of those who have lived, planned, toiled and outcome of his life are all lifted up into a higher plane, died in these Islands ever since Her Majesty’s reign lie is living under the light, guidance aud strength of commenced. So we pass on to those who come after S: God’s Slant, us the benefits to he derived from our work, As our J.—This moral fault coines to us by inheritance. lives have been the pleasanter through the work of J'ome deny it: little they know by practical experience those who went before us, so should the lives of those j? r;,e Diman hearts and the actions of human who follow us be the brighter from the result oi our ) .n cs. No real student of the race can deny that evil is labours. This should be true not merely of the body ever present with the good, that tares have been sown but how much more of the spirit. 1 h. the enemy with the wheat in each heart. But this LOWTHKR K. BRANDON. f evil taint is not a fixed quantity. Each time sin is II successfully resisted the power of evil has received a O blow., The contrary is also true, each sinful action ^ea.iens the power for good. Righteous parents pass Monday, Mav, 24th, a boat race was pulled •wo then-children a moral nature with a bias towards between His "Excel 1 onev the Governor’s Gig famiV !Tf h*T, were o/-a thwart. After a good race the Governor s of their forefathers VI *' * own un^ Hie sins gig won by about a length. 4.—This fault V ' ’? PcoWe Sodom. Crews;—The Governor’s Gig. K. Biggs, (c«»x) escaped it, except \\T\U f th? race 1 F* (stroke), C. I)ix, K. Sornsen, J. Everstcin, A. ’<> nation, country^ J Vl™1 '] : STANLEY BENEFIT CLUB. Statement of Reyeaue and Expenditure from May 1st, 1896 to April 30tti, 1897. r- v s\ ©v. Gr. I £ 8. d. £ s. d. To Expenses attached to May Ball ... 58 8 10 By Receipts for Club Ball I 35 2 0 Payment to sick members, account Subscriptions from Members, ac No. 3 90 11 9 count No. 1 180 10 0 Rent of Club Room to April 30th, Interest paid on Loans, account 1896 ...... 3 0 0 No. 2 29 12 10 INIt n ling flags and bunting 1 6 0 Interest in Savings Bank to Sept. Prating 19 0 1896 2 17 9 N w book for Treasurer ... 1 0 0 10<0 Envelopes 6 6 F. I. Company Rule books 5 1 6 Club Pass books, C. Newland 5 8 4 Caretaker, 9 months’ salary 18 9 Carting safe and labour ... 6 0 Hire of Club Room to Dec. 1896 2 0 0 Secretary’s salary ... 12 0 0 Postages ... 5 0 I • Profit on 12 months’ transactions . 66 10 11 !: Total 248 2 7 Total •V 248 2 . 7 Club Assets on April 30th, 1896. j Club Assets on April SOrh, 1897. Loans on Mortgage 970 0 0 Loans on Mortgage 970 0 0 Cash in Savings Bank 107 5 1 Cash in Savings Bank 194 10 4 t i Cash in hand ... 28 5 2 Cash in hand ... 7 10 10 1 Total ... 1105 10 3 Total . 1172 1 2 . H. H. SEDGWICK. Secretary. ' Examined and found correct, (Signed) ANDREW E. BAILLON J. J. FELTON Anurous. n i i: STANLEY BENEFIT CLUB ANNUAL BALL. on for some little time the atmosphere became decidedly i WHS dresses of the ladies made a \eiy ,rle 1 a,,< open, and these throw an unpleasant and dangerous picture, 'lhe club was ortunate in o .ai nJ* , draught on any Indies sitting near, which doubtless services of a large nnrabei o a c> miiMcmm, * ? results in a cold if nothing worse. Why some means with a good piano and vm ms, c., n < < I 0f ventilation from the roof are not employed l canimt i success of the ball. His Excellency >e ™ 1 conceive, but 1 think if there were even two*ventilator* and Mrs. Halkett were unaie, owing o a p Qn tjie t0p 0f the roof made to open and close by means engagement, to attend the first e\ening, u w 0f a corj and pulley no difficulty would be experienced present the second night. Owing o ie or na bringing: the Titmosphere down to a safe and pe.r- arrival of schooners and members rom ie camp 1 fectj^,^,nfortaiile temperature. As it was the moisture attendance was unusually large thus add.ng anothe ^QWn lhe walls in%,veam3. record to this record year. A large portrait of Her 'l'he childrens’ party Most Gracious Majesty was a prominent feature of the held next day, was as happy a time for the children , ♦ • ,n« Dancing was kept up until 4.30 a.m. as usual and the second nights* dancing quite equalled docoratn -• ^ {^say a few words with regard to the first. the’Assembly Room. After dancing had been gotng II. 11. SEDGWICK, Secretary. ? * m! r r ■ i. ;• Statement of Revenue and Expenditure of the Falkland Islands Children's Penny Savings Bank fob the Year 1896. 1 £ s. d. £ s. d. Or. Dr. By Balance, December 81st, 1895 . 499 18 2 Amount paid Depositors during the „ Interest and Deposits omitted 4 2 Year 1896 100 3 9 „ Deposits during the year ... 107 5 6'i Balance due Depositors on December „ Interest paid during the year . 10 6 5i 31st, 1896 457 10 7 t Total ... 617 14 4 Total- 017 11 4 i 1 Profit and Loss Account for the Year Ending December 81st, 1896. >: . ; £ s. d. £ s. d. « Interest received from the Government Interest paid Depositors during the year Savings Bank during the Year 1896 117 0 1890 10 0 5 Profit on the year’s transactions 10 7 ■ 11 7 0 11 7 0 f Balance in Government Savings Bank Balance due Depositors, December 31st, December 31st, 1896 442 12 0 1890 457 10 7 Balance in hand 14 18 7 £457 10 7 £457 10 7 \\ Number of accounts closed during the year, 28 ; number of new accounts opened during the year, 18 ; number of depositors in the Bank, December 31st, 1896, 91. V? MONTHLY NEWS LETTER. Benefit Club almost surpassed itself in preparing for .3 its Annual Ball. The room was tastefully decorated Commemoration Fund. The replies to the Circular and never was so crowded at a ball before. About asking the public of the Falkland Islands bow they 100 ladies were present ; in the intervals between the would like the Queen’s Diamond year to be com dances there was not sitting room for all. Some {'■ memorated were as follows. Some 120 were in favour passengers from the mail steamer were present and of a Cottage Hospital. 44 in favour of the erection of seemed thoroughly to have enjoyed themselves. The , cottages—as a partial endowment— and a Pioneer children’s party took place the following afternoon. l Ckjttage Hospital. 1 in favour of a Market and Rending The Club very wisely decided not to draw on the funds Room or Institute. 3 others were all in favour of a of the Club for the expenses of the ball or children’s ;} hospital but desired Government, reforms first. A party. A subscription was sent round and a good Public Meeting was held iu the Government Senior amount was thus collected. Nearly 200 sat down to School Room on May 22nd to elect a committee, tea, having had a couple of hours play in the room Twenty-five attended the meeting—the decorating of previously. When tea was over the long tables were the Assembly Room for the May ball kept many away cleared away and the children’s amusements continued who would otherwise have been present. The original until 9 o’clock, when the youngsters having been sent committee was re-elected and the following names home the elders again gathered in. PI is Excellency were added by ballot: Messrs. Poppy, Burnell, Durose, the Administrator and Mrs. Halkett were present for ■c* and Con Ison. 'I he lion. A. E. Baillon was elected sometime. The officials of the Stanley Benefit Club chairman and the Hon. C. W. Hill, secretary. On are to be congratulated on the success which attended June 3rd the committee met in the Court house and their efforts, no untoward event having in any way l i ' ecme to issue an appeal for funds, the decision as to interfered with the pleasure and enjoyment of ail ' haTbeen JXJn d* b(i b accompanied bv the yells of a crowd of bovs—rockets June 2Jut and 22nd. are to he observed as Public Catherine wheels, Ac., and finally a bullion sent up Holidays. fnau the front of Malvina House, which disappeared Registrar and Public Vaccinator. Dr. Charles iu the distance. It is a long time since Stan ley ites Nicholas Foley has been appointed Registrar and \\ were treated to such a sight. Public Vaccinator for tlie Darwin District. 8° m(m!J yoiuijr friends were in from the camps that Sealing. Permits have been granted to Charles a dance was given on May 28th. in addition to the Poole to take seals during the present open season on ordinary monthly dance of June 1st. Both were well the Beauchene Island and to R. B. Cull on Bird attended. Island. r Assault-ut-Arms. $c. On May 29 th an Assault-at- Tenement Tax. It is proposed to apply the Stanley I: Aims. Ac., was given by the Volunteers under Sergt.- : Tenement Tax to defray the cost of a suitable Fire U j Iustr. Davies. It was a most successful evening and Engine and appliances. the attendance was good. Over £19 was taken. Sea-wall. The sea-wall on the way to “ Italy ” has After paying all expenses, £10 12s. 3d. were given to at last been taken in hand. It has been set in lengths |! Miss Felton, Honorary Treasurer, Destitute Poor of 100 yards each to three several contractors—(«) J. Committee. ’ l Steel, (b) K. Sornsen and (c) J. Summers and A. Biggs. Weather. The weather was very fine for over a Thus a public eyesore will soon disappear. j fortnight, so that the holiday folk from the camps were The barque “ Opawa.” This vessel arrived with able to enjoy themselves. coal for the Falkland Islands Company, intending to fujlumza. A sharp attack df influenza 1ms been 1 take home a cargo of 10,000 frozen carcases of mutton, U going through the whole settlement. It broke out the us she has a steam freezing apparatus on board. She I week after the mail left. Pains in the head, back, arrived later than expected and can get no sheep; sides and limbs—in some cases throat or chest were when she has taken in ballast in Sparrow Cove she li badly affected, in others a severe cough accompanied it. will sail for New Zealand looking for cargo, having The influenza commenced among the men. several lost some four months by coming here. A strange i- middle-aged members of the community having it very fatality seems to attend all efforts to open up a frozen i I - ' : sharply. The festivities were blamed for it, but as mutton trade with the Islands. In 1894 there were ■ i| 4 those who were much in contact with the mail had it 763,244 sheep in the Islands. ! first, iu all probability it came thus among us. Yet there is much need of hotter ventilation in the Assembly o : room; there is no proper means of escape for the NAVAL NOTES. i heated air. When the windows are opened to admit r fresh air there is such a draft that colds, Ac., must Monte Video, 1st May, 1897. inevitably follow. TilR Retnbution arrived at Monte Video on April Affected bji the Wind. “ The Falkland Islands and nth, nothing worthy of note having occurred since other regions in the south temperate zone are remark leaving Stanley. able for the high and violent winds that blow across 'Hie Basilisk, Acorn and Beagle were already there them. A recent visitor to the Falkland* asserts that awaiting the arrival of the Royal Mail Steamer Nile the inhabitants of those Islands, in consequence of with provisions and stores for the squadron. being habitually compelled to brace themselves against She arrived on the 7th and, after coaling, the work the wind, have acquired such a peculiar gait that a commenced of discharging huge lighters filled with native Falklander can he readily distinguished by his casks, iron drums, and packing cases of every size and f way of walking.”—■“ Cassell’s Saturday Journal.” description, till the ships presented more the appear If this is true the best remedy is to join the ance of cargo boats than men-of-war, their decks Volunteers, the drill will soon correct the unsightly littered with candle boxes, bales of clothing, cans of : lmhit and carriage. Rumour reports that some of the paint and every conceivable description of marine young ladies of Stanley are forming a class for in stores. They have now resumed their normal appear struction in drill under Sergt.-Instr. Davies. The idea ance and are looking if. anything extra smart in a new is very good and it is hoped that every success will coat of paint and yellow-wash. But one mark of Stanley’s boisterous winds cannot be obliterated—the : attend it. The accident to George Duncan. Dear Sir—In patclied-up ensigns and flags still bear evidence of reference to your account of the fearful accident to their struggle with those refactory elements. The Kosmos steamer Luxor came in on the 22nd George Duncan, allow me to correct an error. Instead i with Sir Roger Goldsworthy, the Judge and Miss of his walking home “ 3 miles ” it should have been Packe on board. They honoured the Rctiibution with “ 300 Yards.” Please insert this, also that the Chance a visit, and on leaving the ship His Excellency was i; i was in the “ harbour,” not iu the “ neighbourhood.” loudlv cheered by the ship’s company. Yours truly, IIknky Wat.puon. The Beagle sailed on the 25th for the southward and June 20th, His Excellency* the Administrator has will visit, the various harbours on the Patagonian been pleased to approve of Sunday. June 20tli next, The Acorn is up the Parana river. We hear being observed as a day of general thanksgiving hi coast. commemoration of the 60th year of Her Majesty’s the Swallow is to he commissioned about the end of she will soon he starting on her Keren There i* a *pemal form of prayer for this day Mav to relieve her, so Lr the end of llie Cl.urch of England Prayer-book. ‘ homeward voyage. / i r~ i Tlio Retribution and Basilisk remain at Monte Video j and uncomfortable cookhouse. By the wav I take ( > hospital could well benefit a„v of P ,IlOW, a j 1 am> ,)ear Sir, schooner, h sick person might' be weekeTn mm-h worse ! y°UrS ii and trouble than if left even in the Zll'ZZ I ^ 1 RAL> ' /r*<• i • 1, stiipim.no news. and two children, C. Forsith and Janies Phuhiga. April 21at Allen Gardiner for Keppel Island. Pas ARRIVALS. senger—R. Wbaits. April 13th. s.s. Ln.ror. April 21st. Fortuna for Weddell Island, Port April Richard Williams from Pebble Island. Stephens and San Carlos. April „ Allen Gardiner from Keppel Island. April 21st Richard Williams for Pebble Island. r April 14th. Fortuna from Fox Bay. Passengers j Passenger—R. Betts. Mr. and Mrs. Good hart ami child, Rev. P. O'Grady, j April 21st Fair Rosamond, for Roy Cove, Passage April loth. Fair Rosamund from Spring Point. Island and Spring Point. Passengers—Mr. W. W. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. L. Stickncy and children. Bertrand and Mr. H. Blake. i 11. Handley and Miss Anderson. April 21st. Chance for 'Peal Inlet and Speedwell April 17th. Result. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. Island. Passengers—Mrs. Barnes and six sons and J. Anderson and two children, A. Watson, (\ Forsith, C. II. Williams. Russell and Mrs. Fusrellie and two children. j April 22nd. Flora for Darwin, April 17th. Chance from New Island. j April 23rd. Barque Orchid for Teal Inlet. April 2 1th. Hornet from Port Howard. } April 28th. Hornet for San Carlos. April 251 tli. Richard Williams from Pebble Island. May 3rd. Richard Williams for Pebble Island. May 7th. s.s. Ramses. May 9th. s.s. Ramses. May ,, Fortima from Weddell Island. Pas- Mav 11th. Result. Passengers—C. Forsith atul seugers—J. 11. Miller, Esq., U. S. Consul, W, II. Erie Gullhrandsen. Luxtou, W. Anderson, Miss Lchcn and Mrs. Taylor May 13th. Fortuna for Darwin. Passengers—Dr. and soil. ami Mrs. Foley and two children. Mav 7th, Result. Passengers—II. Blake, II. May 13th. Hornet for North Arm, Lively Island Hogan, R. Murray, R. Skilling, J. Gonzales, C. Forsith. and Egg Harbour. R. Hubbard and J. Smith, jr. May 14th. Fair Rosamond for Dunnose Head. May 8th. Hornet, from San Carlos. Passenger— May 14th. Cutler Zillah for East Island and Bluff J. Castania. Cove. May 9th. Fair Rosamond from Spring Point and j May 17th. Richard Williams for Pebble Island. Mr. j [ Passage Islands. and Mrs. MePhce and children. ct Mav 12rh. Richard Williams from Pebble Island. May 20th. s.s. Biene for Teal Inlet. Passengers— •p Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. McPhee and children and Mr. Newman and family. ; R. Bolts. May 20th. Fortuna for Roy Cove and Curcase ; May 12th. Allen Gardiner from ICeppel Island. Island. Passenger—R. Blake, Esq. .*> May 14th. Barque Opaica from Cardiff, Captain May. 20th. Allen Gardiner for Keppel Island. ‘Martin. Cargo, steam coals. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. C. Watson. i May loth. Chance from Speedwell Island. s May 22nd. Chance for Teal Inlet. Mav 17th. s.s. Biene from San Carlos. May 28th. s.s, Herodot. May 19th. Fortuna from Darwin. Passengers—: June 2nd. Hornet for Lively Island. Dr. and Mr. Eastment, and R. Blake, Esq. .June 5th. Richard Williams for Pebble Island. Mav 23rd. Result. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs.; June 5th. Chance ft »r Roy Cove and Weddell Islaud. Braxton and one child. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith and j June 6th. Barque Th>tis for London. Cargo, wool five children, A. Coward. M. and G. Paiec, W. Lee, A. j sheepskins and sundries. Kiddle, 0. Long, J. McKenzie, 0. Francis, Mr. and ; June 8th. Hornet for Lively Island. Mrs. T. De.ttle.fi and five children, C. Forsith, C. j May 24th. s.s. Jierodot arrived. Passengers from Chnrbonnier and N. Paice. ! Punta Arenas—Rev. P. J. O’Grady, Mrs. P. Smith, Mav 24th. s.s. Her mot. :! M. .Johnson and I). McAskill. Mav 24th. Fair Rosamond from Dunnosc Head. Cargo from Valparaiso, 500 hags of flour. Passenger—Mrs. Buckworth. May 28th. s.s. Herodot departed. Passengers for Mav 24th. Chance from 'leal Inlet. ; England—Dr. and Mrs. Eastmeni. Mr. and Mrs. A. Mav 26th. Hornet from North Arm. Passengers j Felton and two children. Rev. (’anon Aspinall, Mrs. 1- Mr and Mr*. Gieadall and nine children, Miss E. j Buck worth, Mrs. Hansen and daughter, Miss E. Blake, (ileadall Mrs. Both une and five children, J. Cowderoy i Captain Tovar, Mr. ami Mrs. Bethanc and five children. * U) Richardson ! *^r- Mrs. J. Smith and five children, Mrs. Pearson anM«v‘27th Fortuna from Carcase and Hill Cove. ; and one. child ; Messrs. K. Philips A. Morrison", F. 1 ‘iisRpii^ers—-Mrs. and Miss Hansen, Miss Blnke. W. j Bi^s, V. Smith. H U; r M MeCar.hv, V Kenny. T. Bertrand, K. Morrison, W. Selmff, C. Hansen and (iomlvvn,, C. I-msul. O. 1 iultps, \\ Ue, ^ MeWa-, " A. Coward, J. w. Grierson, N. l ame, (. Long, K. Canon Aspinnll. Mav 28th. Barque Thetis from coasting, Pas-1 Brand, C. Grigson, F. Morrison, N. Morrison and M> sengers— R. Roor.iind- Hubbard. I and Mrs. Braxton and one child. Passengers for Mav 28th. .* April 17th. Passengers—Mrs. Anderson skins. April 20th. Result. : ; ' : ' n 4 H w • il 55 O 8 5 §5 §*1 P Pe 2.-2 ^.?s§ •P— « CO CO ft 5 5 I 5' 1 3 5V ** £ Bi » js » *-3 o, o § 8 c 385.' o * • • o” ‘ !§ 8 gj S' £S. 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All orders for Wearing Apparel, Clothing, Boots, Haberdashery, Hardware, Groceries, Teas, Patent Medicines, &c., will be sent by first direct schooner, freight ■ prepaid. ■I Watches and Jewellery sent for repairs to one of the leading London Houses. A fresh lot of goods expected by incoming steamer. ; j) . •ft Mrs. DAWKINS, qualified and practical nurse, is prepared to attend cases at their own houses. N. B, Highest testimonials from India, and elsewhere., V HAEBOUE YIEW HOUSE, STANLEY. \ MISS FELTON begs to inform the Public that she has on view at the above i i* address an assortment of Children’s Boots, Shoes, Pelisses, Tunics, &c. Also Ladies’ m* evening shoes and other goods: • *■. ; IMPROVED DIGrESTOR or TRYING- DOWN PLANT, if As supplied to the large sheep stations in New Zealand, > ^ Australia, Patagonia, Argentina, the Falkland Islands, &c. i The most Efficient (f Economical Disgestor introduced. For Prices with Fittings removed and packed and • y ) delivered F.O.B. London, apply to r'S F. H. TOWNSEND, PUNTA ARENAS. : 'jggBA These Oiggstors arc made throughout of the best-Sieinens Murfen . Steel, tested to 20,Ulh. to the square inch, and have proved the .most y. . mmmi ; efficient and^satisfactory I)ige5tors yet introduced. Thev arc fitted withiu ! with the' iiloAt approved arrangements for rapid and perfect steaming. ! 1 The filling apd discharging doors are massive steel, forgings and castings ; . i fitted with hinged covers and hinged drop bolts which remain in their _ - I' 1 •places, when the doors are open for filling or clearing out, and are made 11 with faced joints :\nd India rubber washers.. The external fittings i i comprise safety valve, pressure gauge, gun metal try cocks, gauge glass, steam inlet and outlet, and the wliple- ismounted on strong wrought iron .. I . •legs detachable for shipment. .t: v.:—:V. A ■L F. COWLRICiK &. CO.V ■t l§§ .V 100b, great victoria street London, ' ' AND ■" . V " . ifgjp 2, MACDONALD’S LANE, MANCHESTER, a V L m ■ m. Also Makers of Boilers, Wool and Pat Presses, &c. ■ * ; ' \ - ■ MR 1 SUTTONS’ SEEDS FOR USE IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS, Sutton's Special Export Collections of Vegetable and Flower Seeds SUPPLIED AT THE UNDERMENTIONED PRICES : “■ .• ■ r-;...... , VEGETABLE SEEDS. ELOVTER SEEDS. £ S. d. £ s. d. 30 10 0 I ffgf ' jp h u 0 o 5 0 4 4 0 4 4 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 ■ -• I i’ll 6 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 10 (5 ■ ■ i: ; pi 0 .10 6 0 7 6 0 / 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 i } 1 Sutton’s Composite Collection of Vegetable and Flower Seeds, 10 6. :•! All tlie prices include a.11 a»r-t»ohfc case, which will he found useful for many purposes after the seeds . ha\>e been removed. i ORDERS may he- sent through our Agents in the Falkland Islands, f V_:----- or direct to * SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers&. Merchants#: -- -.»■ READING, ENGLAND. \ ! y I i ff I ; & i ifi f3 j . \ tJ; SgSHCTumwg:# VJJHOXIC A COTTAG K, STANLEY; wpmm v Ip# R0S6Krsj,a OR TO THE MAKER— ! a.'.! , D r LU t u - SOLD B Lb Alex. 'HoLerteon, Chemist, OBAN, N.B. t ■ : I t :■ j! : : : 1 ' ; *v* - i I No. 09. You VIIL • JULY, 1897. Prick Eourpence. i i * : THE -H I 1 $alhlaitb 3-slanbs fllbagasme. ) Editor ? The Very Rev. Lowther E. Brandon. :* f . a. 5 ’V i ;•! {! . ; ill : ft:r i ; si i V r V Ic ({ • M Mi % A . ij ’ i-r „w •;V i CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL. \ / Clkkgy.—Very Rev. Ixiwther R. Brandon m. a. Deuu and Colonial Chaplain. Rev. E. Ci A spinal 1. Canon of Christ Church Cathedral. i ki kct kstuy S . V .—Cnpt. Mcl^aochlin, Ministers Church-warden. 7 ‘ •I Mr. W. A. Harding, Peopled Church-warden. * - • ; Mr. P. I. Kin?. Honorary Secretary. ■ ' ’.Mr. Thus, Biiime. Honorary Treasurer. Mr. Joseph Aldridge, and Mr. Arthur Hardy, Sidesmen, i t • - ' ; :,rA.r J / The Lessons, &c., for every Sunday and Holy Day in August. 1 1. 7th Sun aft. Trinity. Moraine. 1 Chron. 21 ; Romans 2. 1-17 : Psalms 1-5. ! Epistle—Romans 0 19-23; Gospel—Mark 8. 1-9. | Evening. 1 Chron • 22 or 28. L21 ; Matt 6 24-17. 14 ; [ Psalms H 8. Morning. 1 Chron. 29. 9-29; Romans 8. 1-J8; Ps. 38-40. 8. 8th „ i? Epistle--Romans 8. 12-17 ; Gospel—Matt. 7. 15-21. Evening. 2 Chron. 1. or 1 K rigs 3 ; Matt. 21. 1-23; * Psalms 41-43. Morning. 1 Kings 10. 1-25 ; Romans 12 ; Psalms 75- 15. 9th „ n a O I i . 1 Kpistle 1 Cor. 10. 1-13; Gospel L ike 10. 1-9. Evening. 1 Kings 11. 1-15 or 11.26; Matt 24. 29; Ps. j 78. Morning. 1 Kings 12; 1 Cor. 3; Psalm 107 22. 10th „ „ n ■ Epistle—lCor. 12. 1-11 ; Gospel—Luke 19. 41-47. Evening. 1 Kings 13 or 17 ; Matt. 27. 27-57 ; Psalms i [108 & 109, 24. St. Bartholmew Morning. Genesis 28. 10-18; 1 Cor. 4 1-18 5 ; Ps. 1 10 Apostle cj' Martyr, j [118. ■ For the Epistle—Acts 5. 12-10 ; Gospel—Luke 22. 124-30. J Evening. Deut. 18. 15 ; Matt. 28 .; Balm 119 1-32. 29. 11th Sun. aft. Trinity. Morning. 1 Kings 18"; 1 Cor. 9 ; Psalms 139-141. Epistle—1 Cor. 15. 1 11 ; Gospel— Lg,V. 18. 9-14. Evening. 1 Kings 19 or 21; Mark 3. 142 & 143. R The Daily Bible Readings for August. £ 1 S Gen. 43. 24-34j 8 S Gen. 47. 1-12 U5 S Gen. 40. 22-33j*2*2 S 1 Thess. 4. 1-8 20 S 2 7'hos?»'. 2. 8-17 7 2 M —44. 1-13 : 9 M —47. 13-22 U6 M —50. 1-13 ;2a M —4. 0-18- . 30 M ^-8. 1-0 t* 3 T —44. 14-23 10 T —47. 23-31 17 t —50. 14-26 ‘ j24 T Deut. 18. 15-22-31 T —3: 10-J8 4 W —44. 24-34 111 W —48~ M2 18 VV 1 Tliess. J. i-i’n.(25 W 1 Tlaws. 6. M3 I 5 T —45. i-15 112 T—48. 13-22 10 T —2. 1-0 26 T — 5. 14-28 6 F —45. 16-28 i 13 F—40. 1-12 20 .F —2. 10-20 27 F 2Thcss. 1. M2* jj 7 S -46. 1-728-3444 S —40. 13-21 21 S —8. 1-13 j->8 S —2. 1-7 Si BIRTHS. “Jesus put His hands upon them and blessed them.Mark x. 16. June 24. At Stanley, the wife of Denis Buckley, of a son. „ 29. At Stanley, the wife of F. Buse, of a daughter. >> At Stanley, the wife of James Bell ot a-daugher. !I “•ijj DEATHS. a “ God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death.” : 'j Rev."xxi, 4. & June 6. At Fitzroy, (South), the infant child of Gaston Fleuret, aged 3 weeks, I „ 27. At Stanley, the infant child of Thomas Martin, aged 6 weeks. „ 29. At Stanley, the infant child of Denis Buckley, aged 6 days. ;1 A July 8. At Stanley, Richard Rowland Hubbard, aged 14 years and 6 months. A h ! Mrs. DAWKINS, qualified midwife and practical nurse, is prepared to attend cases at then* own houses. is. B. Highest testimonials from. India, and elsewhere. . i ; • *■ - . n ? ; : CHRIST CHURCH, PAT.KI.A.NI) ISLANDS. ; CHURCH SERVICES. i |1 Rkcuicts. Srxi,AV /l&ot’nimj Ipl'avcu at 11 JMI). £ s, (1. :; June G. Offertory 17 8 i 13. 51 *5 J£venin$ fl>ra\?er at 7 p.m, 14 3 20. 51 ... 5 3 Wkkk-havs /iDorniiui prayer (daily) at 8.45. r „ ->7. 5* 19 5 3 j BVClUllfl lpraV>Cr (Wednesday) at . Thank-offering 1 0 [7 p.m. Deficit ... 1 18 0 ■ XTbe Iboly Communion on tins 1st ami 3rdj £9 13 6£ Sundays of the uioulli at 12 noon; ami on the j: 2ml, 4th, ami oth (if any) Sundays of the mouth j Exi'KNIUTUUK. at 8 a.m. j To Sexton for wages 3 1 0 | Organ Blower ...... 14 4 Tiik Sa<-i*amknt or Baptism, ami Ciiuiumiinus on ;■ Bell Ringer 10 0 any Sunday or week-day. j Indian famine fund ...... 5 3 2.V ; j lVinting ... . 5 0 - •" £9 13 i Cikui: Bi: a (ticks :—On Wednesday, after Kvening Service, at. 7.45 p.m,, sharp. THUS. MINNIE, Mon. Tukasuhku. Ciioiu Biiacticks rou tiik Ciiii.iiukn in the Vestry \ on Sunday after Sunday School at 3.30 p.m.. . and Vestry on Friday at 3. p.m. July 4. ..Stanley, 11 ilbcrt Stanley llansen. jj Tiik Cuii.oukn's Liuuaky in the Vestry on Sunday . at 4 p.m., and on Friday at. 3, p.m. ITINERARY. Penny Savings Bank :—On Monday in the Senior Government. School at 9.30- a.m., ami in the Canon Asi’Inam. left Stanley on March 11th in the Infant School at 10.30 a;m. Hesult lie visited the folllowing places.— Fox Bay 13th: Hesi/ft. ,.13tli-19th: Port Edgar ,19th : Port ___ Stephens 20th: Weddell 20th-2Jst: Beaver 22nd- I 25th: Weddell 2Glli-30th : Dyke Island HiMh-April, AVERAGES, JUNE, 1897. 4th : Bort Stephens 4th-6th : Double Creek 5th-7th: 1 East Bay, (south), 7th-8th: Lester Creek 7tli-9lh: Fox Bav*9th-I2th : Bosom Hills 12th-loth; Chartres 13th-! 9th : Black Hill 19th : Shag Cove 19th-2 ; J/)VK OF TIIK WORM) FORBIDDEN. : ih«f su *h is the groat aim of life. One, having trade : I an artificial stream, said of it. ** Mv river is my own. r; 1 ; I made it fur myself.” What niter selfishness S—wh.tt “*.<*-«r"{"ff*i"™t?t’rtf5t£,• ), (Did the lost Of the eyes, <1)1*1 l!A ff l'A, ; Christianity changed the world 9 Thunk (Sod, it his . , i.S Of the world. And the Ions*. SO. (.-£» Sins which w e no disgrace in those : 1*1(1 the Inst thereof ; bnt he days, are now not committed nt all, or only in secret : W,} .iWh th* wHl of trod ohideth'for ever" lh- <;',rt?in of ni*hl* ^ Many merchants, ' 1 1 f^' ' ' artisan? and labourer* carry on their buxines* in the i (/ John 2. 15*1/.) ; fear of G*m1. As the .Jewish high priest bore on his ij Sunt John had been teaching the duty of love forehead a golden pinto with the inscription. “ Holinc-s |! inwards others (verse 10); he now tolls us that there to Jehovah,” and us Isaiah, speaking of gospel times is ];>ve wiiich is forbidden. said. ** tier merchandise and her hire .shall he Holme •>s 1.__lv )VK NOT TIIK WORLD (COSMOS). The word to .1- ho'ah, ” and Ze-hariah, Ci In that day shall there hero means the world of busy human concerns—of be upon the bridles of the horses, Holiness unto thinking, planning, suborning, racing, struggling, Jehovah ; so many tens of thousands of Uiristiaii.s stirring. each for his own aim or purpose: no thought carry on their business on God-fearing principles. ,f God, of honesty, troth or justice : no care for the i Still how much selfishness there is in the world : all rights or feelings of others. As such. the world is the above three classes of lusts are in our midst. See sinful: the apostle teiU us, love not this world neith r the* clmrncier the British nation bears in the opinion of the things in it. all nation* of being sea-wolves, grabbing and seizing 1. The ln-t uf the flash. The flesh include* the whole island* and continents wherever we can. The present j.r.wir nortiou of man. which we have in common with state of South Africa is an illustration of the. policy of the brute creation. Its desires under proper restraint ‘ selfishness. Kven in directly religious circles how are lawful, otherwise tliov become sin : all indulging ; much envy, jealousy, mean and potty spite is found. i ;m 1 pampering of the body, eating and drinking for : The life, recently published, of a very eminent man in * mere pleasure, as though eating were the great aim of j another branch of the Christian Church is painful life, and excess are included in **lust of the tfesb.” In • evidence of this, ihe late wreck, it is said, that one had to he roused out j III.—Reas*in* gainst this forbidden love. i of a drunken sleep. Had the Teaching of Christ, whose ; 1. The world, ;s explained above, is in rebellion T*1 name and sign xvc* hoar, its rightful effect on us, such j against God. am is therefore evil—seeks its own an one would he ashamed to show himself on the front I profit, takes no thought of God or of the good and road. At times persons have their “drink stopped : ” feelings of others, publicans and all others are warned not to supply them . 2. The same heart cannot love God and the world, with intoxicating drink. Yet some of them have i Fire and water would sooner mingle than the love of i»‘;i-ted of the facility with which, not withstanding the \ God and the love of the world exist in the same heart, prohibition, thor have obtained' their god—drink, j One must drive out the other. Munv have tried it Were the teaching of this text a real power among us, j and failed—Ksau in the Old Testament. Judas in the public opinion would force the hands of the executive New. ;ui<] of the police to be much more alert and to bring j J. The world pas/seth away. Nations, families, the offenders to court. In any case, it is n known fact j individuals all pass away, All the nations of the that children are now depending on the charity of j Bible, and of ancient writers have passed away with neighbours for their daily bread. Jf the standard of : the siugje exception of the Jews. We shall each pass Christian public opinion were as high as it ought lobe, away and then nil our thoughts, plans, schemes, Ac., the parents of these unfortunate children would he 1 parish. shamed into better and steadier conduct. These j 4. Its lust or desire passeth away also. In children will be some of the fathers and mothers of the j Ecclesiastes xu. we have a most vivid description of next generation. ! the infirmities of old age: how at last, all pleasure in 2. The hud of the eyes. AH that appeals to the lower life being lost, one may even long for death, nature through the eye. bringing with it covetousness, I h. He that doeth the will of God abideth even God’s ; envy, jealousy, discontent, because we may not appear ! will is perfect love And wisdom. God shows us our to be as well off as others. | duty in Ilis word, by the leadings of Hia providences, 3. The pride or vainglory of life. This is expressed j or the teachings of His spirit in the conscience. No ; in the catechism as the pomps and vauity of this ] one honestly wishes to know his duty to whom it will wicked world.” Display, endeavouring to eolipse not be revealed. Whether we live, die. toil or suffer, others, to outshine them in dress, appearance or ail should lie done for God. The life of true Christians surroundings. As soon as a store receives a fresh is not all plain sailing, the cross has daily to he taken uppyo mi mery there is a rush to snap up before up. But these works live; they go with us into the ** '?ns\ ^lter*als or designs, next world, where we take up higher and wider work U UiVto act ZtnZ^ 7* f°- 8°mvethin* hi*hei* f(>r <*od. The works and plane of this world all many one can hardlv <•« ‘ nmmi®3* Yet to look at perish; not so with those carried out in and for God ’ ’ ' 16 0 ftoy/>ihcr conclusion but and the duties He lays upon us. A clergyman after V i -■ V 1 n ■ / jHT II : sixtv-twn years service was called awav after i i a vnrv Transatlantic passages until 1853. short illness. On his desk was found She was then a half-writ ion ; supplied with now engines, and entirely changed into a sermon on '• The world passeth away, and the lust ! four-masted barque After this change she left flit* thereof: hut, he that doeth the will of God ahidoth for j Western Ocean and became famous ns a trader tut the ever.” Surely the life lived under the guidance of Liverpool and Melbourne route. She made her Hod's will passages is the most comfortable pillow for the living j with much regularity and safety. and ev«n to-day the 10 * Ctjt on. ' name of the (treat Britain is a household word in the II LOWTHKH K. BRANDON. | older Australian colonies. After years in tho Ans- I; -o • traMau trade she was cleared of her engines and boilers, which hud heeame obsolete and changed to ;i HOW TO DEAL WITH HABITUAL : full-rigged ship; she was also sheathed with Worn DRUNKARDS. from her keel to above the water line, and this again : sheathed over with zinc. She made her first voyage police magistrate pleads strongly in favour ; as a sailing ship in 1883 to San Francisco, and Coil m legislation on the following iinee. (1) That power j tinned on that route until 1886. She sailed from he given for the compulsory commitment of habitual j Penarth in 1886 with a cargo of coal for Panama, and, drunkards. (2) Flint reformatories be provided for the j encountering bad weather, the good old ship lost fore reception and detention of criminal habitual drunkards. ' and main topmasts and shifted her cargo. She limped (8) Thai magistrates should have the power to commit j into Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, and, being t«* such reformatories habitual drunkards;, (u) who come disabled, leaking, and in a place where repairs arc within the action of the criminal law; (6) who fail to almost out of the question, was condemned and ♦•on • find required sureties; (c) who have been brought up verted into a hulk, it is a question whether the for breach of recognizances: (d) who arc found guilty modern fast steamers will be as useful after over fifty of ill-treatment or neglect of their wives and families; years service as the old Great Britain.—Extract from (e) who has been convicted of drunkenness three or more The Glasgow Weekly Mail. times within the previous twelve months, What a pity 9 that our local legislators do not move and introduce the j above: there are a few quite ready for it. bet all V A RIKT Y KNTK RT AIN M E NT. those beware into whom the devil of drink has not as j yet entered. ' Onk of the most successful of our Evening Enter- > M, * I lainmcnts was given in the Assembly Hall on May n i 29th, last. It proved a (iecidcd success in everv wnv. • : THE FIRST SCREW STEAMSHIP. i There was a large attendance of tho inhabitants ..f , ! Stanley and a good muster of Cauipites to witness the Thk wonderfully rapid development of the modern ; performance, who one and all expressed their approval Twin-screw ocean greyhounds makes the fate and of the very able manner in which everything was history of the first screw steamer that crossed the carried out, thanks to the able directorship’ of Sorgt.- ocean peculiarly interesting. Employed as a hulk in lnstr. b Davies. R. M. A. Those present were very Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, is all that is left of the appreciative and seemed to enjoy the many good tilings steamship Great Britain, w hi * ■- J : / ' l I : lUiKtarv Dimth-hell Exercises. bv Messrs. 0. Rowlands. j bull chartred him. Tic wont into Bo air on the Imll's i T Binnie S. Ivirwan. K. Bennett, J. MoAtasncv and 1 horns, hi t not imj.alcl, I- r by a marve’h. is «• a i.-e, he 31 R«.lxon, followed, being highly applauded. After j h id be n m-i.arlit by bis leather belt, n I (be null and \ a short interval Mr. E. Rhodes samr that old favourite j be could not tret rid of ea-li other, They Iravelied thus SOM,r Tom Bowlin q. Then we wc-r.i treated to aii-tlicr to- mih s as it seemed. 'Hie captive remc.inhcr.-d |,is splendid Roxim*’ Competition, three rounds, lie tween kiTfe and drawing it out contrived to hack at the llarrv Scd"wick, Stanlev. and - Stuty, barque O/nnra. Iiront of the beast, tii its bellowin.ir was clinked with wiiieii delimited the large audience, who were loud in gore and the brute tell dying in its blood-stained their applause of both contestants. A display of Club tracks.’’ Swimdmr bv M&ssrs. I Me and Olpliert, harqe 0/urwa. The wr c: nj the Result. 'I be Result left. Staidey f„r was a decided novelty. Clog-Dancing by F. Isiug tie* M • -at dune 20th. Passengers—Mrs. .lergeu ruecived a determined and enthusiastic encore. Two; Detileff, M. I)*tilatf. Mr. and Mrs. \\ . Anderson. C. ! votuig gentlemen from the barque Ojutim next gave a : Francis. (’. Russell, T. dunes. I*.. Roberts. T. and (i. iie,at anil finished set-to with 5-oz. gloves, three rounds, Pa ice, d. (ion/ales and W . Ilallidny. She went south -■■ beinjr very well receive 1. Sergt-Iiistr. Davies. R. M. A. ! but was met by a hen I wind, put back and unrhorcd and Mr. A. Clu ee then showed us bow Bayonet r. in Port Harriot on the 21st. The gale inere sing she Bavonet could be wielded — and very formidable ; rein ined there. On the afternoon of the 23rd she weapons tbev looked, but proved quite harmless, j began to drug, another auebur was; let go, but she con- Recitation, bv A. Chi lee, I/aw I iron the Victoria Cross, tinned to drag and struck the reef of r<»cks nfi (loose For the concluding item we lmd a most laughable J Oreen about p.m., in a short time the rudder carried Boxing Contest, Miller against Sweep, represented j away, the anchor chain was then let go that she might respectively by Messrs. Ileale aed Russel, after which | drive as far up the ro *ks as possible. At first the pus- the entire strength of the company sang a verse of i sengers and crew we e able to take refuge in the fore- I (-iod Save the Queen.” thus bringing to a close a j castle, but she soon turned broadside on to ti e sea ami thoroughly enjoyable evening. j filled lore and aft: they then took to the rigg'ng: ,-s the BALANCE SHEET. | night was bitterly cold, with a gale from the southward ! accompanied bv frequent squalls, they could not stand ! the cold and came down to the deck : Rkckicts. as she lav oul- £ s d wnr<^s toward* the se«, there was no shelter, and they p. To Tickets sold and me nev taken at doors BJ 3 3 I1 were frequently drenched with the spray: Mrs. Dettleif and Mrs. XV. Anderson were sheltered as much as ■ possible under canvas; the men went occasionally into Kxpkndjtl'kk. | the forecastle to escape the bitter cold : one man re- £ s. (1. maiiied all night below, lying at the side of the vessel To hire of ball • • • ... 5 0 0 out of the water. The night was pitch dark, nothing „ ,, .. piano 5 0 : could be done until morning: about 8.30. the tide was ,, Brin ting... 1 2 0 at its lowest, three men tied themselves to a rope, with „ Refreshments « • • 1 8 0 a little distance between each, and got ashore from rock „ Cleaning hall ...... • •• 15 0 t<> rock. Eventually all reached the beach. Mrs. ------Dettleff and Mrs. Anderson were carried ashore. The 8 11 0 former complained much of cold during the first part of Handed over to Destitute Boor Fund 10 12 3 the night, but became unconscious about -I. a.in. and ------died shortly after she was brought ashore. Very much ; £19 3 3 regret is felt for Mrs. DettlofF. she was on her way to ------! visit her daughter—Mrs. Hurst—at Fox Bay: to whom 0- | the news must have come as a terrible shock. The | deceased was one of the longest residents in the Islands AI0NTHLY NEWS LK'iTKR. j and was kindness personified. Several of the pns- T■ i u . ,,,, . I sengers were confined ta bed for a day or two, otherwise the M-! i - bea«b p, i ’"i y]U .4WI'' ,l,n opl’^oaching down the up, except the side on which she lies, most of the cargo -jt the gunnnivs nf1^ ! i ,,n' a chief attired in is still in her. We cannot but express much sympathy innvies of the denl^iin.r 1 VUM,,,b "'ey turned to the with her owners and especially her part owner and terror, leaving their wouUl ea W,t 1 ^,e ^crVo,,r °f master, (’aptain Fugcllie. Few with such a vessel could - asttmishine.nt at tlieir inronumi *,,lx'!*,cd have done so much work and, on the whole, kept shell i benevolence.” Ju shootin- wih^cMttl , tn>,n hFs P00<1 ti»»e as lie did in the Result. So far as the size thrown from his horse bv -i l,,.n ? -l “inter whs of the vessel would allow lie made his passengers as unsuccessfully fired. ]jtf ‘ M comfortable as be possiblv could. Let us hope that lie 1,6 UmW r,.8,; «l.e Will soull Imvc m,other vessel and better luck. yc ft I ; 1 he lir,v( Falkland Mail. Tt passes (lie conipro- : i ceased to be the official and commercial language. but K-nsK.ii of uniin .rv folk, why llu- WeM Falkland. r< do it is used in the households and by the children 1 l,cs,!r tji«mselves mi.] obtain some better mode of generally, who do not learn Spanish until they arc six t-ommuiiK-iuioii with Slan'ey than a (-inter or vnwl. years old. There are two Church of England clergy ., i characteristics of ti • - be-in(r t;vo important the moral nature, so it may be truthfully asserted that : facuirlending"t<>"keep them together. Veil, luts ' physically, mentally and morally a good, well-worked 4 * a t ' I : j «vmna*iMm is «»f jrroat importance to the well-being ot «fce;. «'cttin«r into mishief ami IcUinsf off their air'mai spirits All men in the Islands mder -U> years of age (the limit m ?n wavs disagreeable to their neighbours (t*» wit. at the bud down in the cub rules) should join this dub. Band of Hope meeting the other night. Tuesday. Ifftli) j Sick pay at the rate ot J/- per day «s allowed : if the i l*ut, nurse 'than all, lowering themselves, weakening \ illness last over six months, the sick pay is redured to their power to resist evil, becoming rude, lazy ami { 1 *’/- per week, lackin'.' in principle. It is in reality our fault—the ! The Monthly L-vncr. On the lirsl Toes lay of the I f uilt of those who hove brains to organise and leisure j month the Directors gave the Monthly Dmicc. Charge to carrv oat, or rather to stir peopje up to carry put, —gcnllemen 2/fi. ladies \/d. It was well attended j u'ood useful projects of a nature to enlist the sym-j and a plenum e.' cuing was spent, pathv and interest of the. young. We dont want ; The !onnfor-; el the /i,vsrw./;6/ Jlonm. 1 he Directors char it v or subscriptions, but we want- a good plan j met on the second Moirnay ot the month, July l.rli. formulated in a broad, bold spirit to meet the. needs of ; Present, The lion. J. J Pel:on, .Mr. Duivsc and Dean the place—and they are crying needs. i Bran-hm. 'The mail being stilt’in Stanley, the Hon. i Whv can't the Assembly Room be more utilized j A. K. Bailion was unable l<> attend. The ordinary than it is? Wbv can’t a Gvmnasiuin. Reading-room. | business having been-l ninsacted : it was proposed to Billiard tables be built «tt and introduced?—a Working i‘‘t’-lcr out roller skates'lor use in the room, as the Man's Institute affair—cost of building met. by a j Directors were informed that their use will not in unv system of iow-prieed shares or something of that kind way injure. t)»e floor for dancing. Mr. Durose remarked i —current expenses met by a scale of subscriptions. j that as a student lie was often at a hali in Manchester The thing has been in the air for vears, now it j where, pn the same Hour roller skating took place it this $ begins to take shape and to point, questioningly at ilm ] day time and dancing at night. 'The Directors were in Assembly Room. No one person can do it, but the-j favour of ordering out a dozen roller skates for .gentie- Directors combined could do if, or rather, set., the i men and smother dozen for ladies, but decided to pos- o stone rolling, | pone the meeting until Monday duly 19th. that. Mr. 'The one thing to get firmly fixed in llie mind is the • Bullion might he present, Permission was asked hv i shame and (iisgrace of apathy and inaction. Ii is a j one of the Directors—i.: .order to utilize the room case of Am I uty brother's keeper ? ’’ being answered , more—to find out it Stanleyites would be willing to in ilie affirmative. » lake more interest in the room and make it more I As regards a gymnasium, half the battle, is won, for , useful on the following proposed lines, 'The 200 five haven't we. trie successful experiment of something of pound (Co) shares to be changed into 1,000 one pound the kind in the Dockyard and on the spot an able (4; 1) shares; the qualification of a Director to bo reduced. Instructor who would be sure to take a keen interest from live £;> shares to snv five or ten £ 1 shares. - Two in it, which would be the other half of the battle •' large lean-to rooms.as muring and refreshment rooms ; to complete success. and entrance passage to he built on to the north end of The: Allen Gordin nr. The Mission vessel had a j the room: a leau-to skittle alley on tin* west side; two rough experience Irving to reach ilie coast. She large bijiard rooms at the. south cud of the room ; the sailed f*»r Keppel Island on May 27th. Passengers— j ican-to dressing rooms being moved to the east, end Of Miss Fietchcr and ten Fucgiaus. She experienced I the room; the porch in the north end of the room t«. be constant head winds and gales; anchored in (mod I : removed and the platform al the south end to be inaOo Success Bav for water. June I^th. Sailed again on ’• iu«*vabV. To meet ibis expenditure, the 1.'/- 'due on the 2Jst: shipped a sea >vhi« h knocked the Captain I e:» h Xo share to be called in, viz.. £ 1 2o ; £f>00 nt-vv down brjji-:ng him very considerably, and broke in the j shares to be taken up by the general public. The room cabin sky-light ; she then ran for Stanlev, anchored ! to be used as st skating rink, for dances concerts, hero June 29th. After a week to relit, &c., she sailed | parties. &<•« when used for the hist three, the room lor Hepped Island to repair sails. &c. j and dressing rooms would be kept separated from the June & 1/it I 1 f »».U\y U-.h. ' n KTURN prepare.) „n-W Clauae 3 of Orlmnoe ! I Vf',' tr";’‘ to \ -.Ijwiraiso I [\ 12 of IH?5, cu.itle.l. An Or-linam-e to amca 1 n-i< -I lup.i. S.imyl April l*i; experienced verv the Scuff Ordinance, 18115.” Si "uv.v "e^th-i- off tl«., Horn : on June 21 si >,«■.! >, vnr'v /* d l kit Lit-1 Islands Co\yhm>i—Darwin, Wulkm* (’reek ,'i': h-.ivy S..\V. gMc i.i-l lip.avy S. and S.-W. ?e a, fearful and .W*th Arm. Ewes, dinn o id near ear : Wethers ; mil?, .sen? mountain? high ; several smirk the ship. • Iitto. off ear. ; I M 'v,; jn three of the main hatches, curried Py a way hour- j Mrs. ./. Bonner—Sussex. Ewes, hark hit in off ear, : rhuek, side- ight. life-huov and oilier Things ; kept oil j Wethers, ditto, near car. y h over the h »w and quarter. •him; 2!lrd, a terrific ; IP. K. Cnntrron—San -Carlos. Ewes, slit in near Jiale front S.-W. and S.: sens like mountain**. ship i ear; Wethers, d'ito, olf ear. i.i : > mruig I e-v I nli \, deck full tore and all; sons j ./.• Grvenshields—Douglas Station. Ewes, fork in r■ ”MKI,,r over the ship fore and aft. smashed binnacle, . near ear and fore hit in off: Wethers, fork in off ear, p.i<»p rati, 4 *' tf- l JL Wahlron—Beaver Island. Fork. .Tulv 11 tli. Chinee sailed for Port Stephens mid R, Cull—New Island. Fork. Weddell Island. A. E. Felton—West Point. Ewes, fore bit off near Juno loth. Fortune loft for Fox Biv. Passengers r; Wethers, ditto, off ear. —Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, C. Poole, J. 15. LuchteinbhrgJ 0. \Ves*d-—Passage Islands. Ewes, slit in off ear ; C. Dix, O. Iv. Ftigellie. Wethers, ditto, near car. /«;. J. Matthews—West Swan Island. Ewes, fork in June 16th. s. s. Tan is arrived. Passenger from near ear: Wethers, ditto, off ear. Kurland—Dr. Jameson. Jamks Robkktso.v, Chief Inspector of Stock. Cargo from England, 1277 packages; from Monte Video, 204- packages. 0 June 18ili. s.s. Tanis depnrte I. Passengers' to SHIPPING NEWS. Punta Arenas—J. II. Miller. I". S. Consul, E. J. I Matthews, W. Bertrand, jr.. W. Lewis. C. Huisc.m. I). ARRIVALS. McAskili. R. Patterson, Iv Murray, Mr. and Mrs. June Kith, Result. Rhodes and Miss Anna Cors. „ 17th. Richard Williams. ,, 17th. Hornet from Lively Island. Passenger jM|v j)tjK s>s. Memphis arrived. Passengers from —T. Roberts. . Punta Arenas—Miss Williams, Mr. Freeman, Captain June I!)tl«. Chance, from W eililell Islam!. Bur.,-, and C^.ptnin Semi-all. 25tli. Hornet returned to Manley, having .,ulv s.s. .l/r,„/iAiV departed. Passengers to T earned away jd> stav. Knsliuid—llenrv Waldnm. K«|. Mrs. Duncan. U. June 27th. Barque CUyd, with general cargo, | ,, M(,W. Hodman, lv. from Liverpool to Valparaiso, put m with various Ij0llwon(1. Miss 1 locking and Miss Williams, damage. June 28th. Allen Gardiner from Tierra del Fuego. • «. . . 0 ■ Passengers—Miss A. Fletcher and 10 Fnegians. German barque /alias arrive.! 111 I «rt Stanley on Julv 3rd. J/nrnet from Port Harriet with goods ex Oil., Crew partly disabled through exposure mid $ Result. sickness. Her cargo, consisting of coke and briHca July 6th. Clu'i/d came into Stanley Harbour. wants trimming. Sailed troth Hamburg and is bound ,, Gth. Chance from Fox Bay. for Santa Rosalia, West Coast. 6ili- Fortuna from Darwin. Passenger— Rev. P. J. O'Gradv. O July 8th. Fair Rosamond from Beaver Island. Passengers—II. Waldron, Esq., Mrs. Duncan and G. CHOIR PARTY. Duncan. July loth. Perseverance from Great Island. Pas : sengers—Mr. mid Mrs. James Smith. On Friday evening. July Dili, a party was given to " i July 14tli. German barque Pallas with cargo of ' the Choir and to the children attending the Wednesday : coke, from Hamburg to Santa Rosalia, Mexico, put in for ballast. practices (probationers), in the Assembly Room. July Uth. Barque Optnva got off the sand in York These and a few friends numbered about 10 and sat Bay and anchored out in Port William. down to tea a little after five at four tables. After tea July 1 Gth. Fortuna put back-having carried away staysail and iiiaiusail. there were several kinds of.games. A game called Captain Burns and Mr. Freeman arrived as Lloyd's i{ Bib-bob” was great fun—a line drawn across the surveyors in reference to the Pass of Palmaha. room on which were suspended little hags of sweets which luul to be caught in the .mouth by the blind DEPARTURES. folded player. Dancing finished up the evening,.and June 11 th. Barque Opaica went out to Port between ten and eleven ail. dispersed. It is the "William for ballast. June 20th. Result left and put into Port Harriet. intention to give another party at the end of September ,, 23rd. Result wrecked in Port Harriet. or beginning of ..October to those who keep the rules ,. 2oth. Hornet left for Fitzroy and Great 1 laid down.' * ■» . , •:u Island. Passenger—G. A. Parke. Esq.’ i .June 2Gtli. Rickard Williams for Pebble Island. ,.•••• .«• „ '-Gth. Chance left for Fox Buv. •bine 28th Hornet left for Port Harriet to salve goods from Result. THE STANLEY LENDING LIBRARY •lime 2Kt.li. Fort,,,,a left for r Green juni Danvin. Passenger—Rev.. P. .1. ()■(;,• I . .u\ 8tU. J/Ln Gardiner sailed for Keppell Island ! This Library is open cvCrv'S:itiri;dav "from threeto assengcrs-Miss A. Kl.tcl.er and 10 Knegians. j vi.e Vestry. ' V !• j • i: i H I ; A Splendid Investment for two Young Men. H , & Natt wishes to sell the Phonograph,.he will sell it lor less than it cost- Inn in England and he guarantees to teach the buyers how to work the machine and also i- 01 to make them own electricity (to work it with) within a week. Then they can I A proceed to bandy Point and there exhibit it, and from there proceed along the West Lo&sb stopp-ng at each port and exhibiting the machine. By so doing they will he V i! . able .to introduce the Phonograph where it has never been before and be able to •i make a lot. of money b.y it. G Natt wishes also to call the attention of the public to the fact that he is still 'managing T. IT. Rowell’s business. All orders carefully attended to. Watches and ■ Jewellery repaired. He has also a large assortment of Gold and Silver Watches, q Brooches and Rings: Drapery, Boots, &c., &c. He is expecting a large consignment !. r .of goods by the next mail. .V. b: It this should met the eye of any honest person who owes Mr. Rowell i< any money (of which I am sorry to say there is much doe) I hope this will be the means of pinching their consciences. G Natt has power of Attorney to receive the : same. FOR SALE.—All that lot of land containing Ten Acres (JO), situate in the Suburbs of Stanley and known as Pensioner’s Special Allotment., Number Thirteen (13). Apply to JAMES HOCKING. : Miss ROSE PORTER informs the public that she goes out washing, &'e. by .the day. f 1MPE0VED DIGESTOE or TEYIIG DOWN PLAIT, ! . i- As supplied to the large , sheep stations in New Zealand, > c Australia,Patagonia. Argentina, the Falkland Islands, &c. The most Efficient if Economical Disyestor introduced. \> (i ■H For Prices with Fittings removed and packed and ! ipfi delivered F.O.B. London, apply to □j F. H. TOWNSEND, PUNTA ARENAS. 1 •lii-SlK,: -v These Digesters are made throughout of the best Siemens Marten Steel, tested to 200lb. to the square inch, and have proved the un^t efficient and satisfactory Digesters yet introduced. They are lined within with the most approved arrangements for. rapid and perfect steaming. ■Mi The filling and discharging doors arc massive steel, forgings and castings Wi® Is fitted with hinged covers and hinged drop bolts which remain in their places when the doors are open for filling or clearing out, and are made j 1 with faced joints and India rubber washers. The external fittings i+- ill comprise safety valve, pressure gauge, gun metal try cocks, gauge glass, steam inlet and outlet, and the whole is mounted on strong wrought iron 111 , legs detachable for shipment V«*i F. COWLRICK & CO • i 100b, GREAT VICTORIA STREET LONDON, f% - .*■’ ’ AND i 2, MACDONALD’S LANE, MANCHESTER. • * U , ~ "ts. Wool and Tat p— *c. . * V. * \ .. . 1 _——— I I i :EDS - SUTTONS'{ . • t S I J ‘ FOR USE IN THE tFALKbAN© ISLANDS. Sutton’s Special Expjrt GollectiOns ofVegrrualjle and Flower Seeds i SUPPLIED AT T ;K Pf&fJB*9: YEGETAJBLE SEEDS. ELOYTSB, SEEDS, . Jt. d. n i : 0 5 0 I »• Sutton’s Composite Cohectiq%or-tYeg’Otabie.^and,• E: ORDERS ir.ay be sent through-’ onr Agents in the Falkland Islands, j i < or direct to SOTTQN & SONS, Seed Growers & Merchants f READING, ENGLAND. I KP-'-~ ig?uPpKs uh-. 3 Kf (4A.WAT j Bps %LertspJH ERTS A § ffK 1 c'€An~T?|jjjg5 Poj^oUs; -POiiSO \ A* V tfCarboi,^ Acid Arsenic * For Cheap Quotations mm1! I'* A ri'I.V TO I lUsnHake .inn GalM^i SP JAMES' LEWIS J jilij^lUFACTURED BYgjig 1 VKiiONICA COTTAGK, ^^Tobert* STANLEY; ?BERT 1,:v i ' - (gTMAN* OR to' THE MAKE!?— 1SCOTI At • \ •* ■ !. ! .tr I ' ! I 1 [ i i ni No. jj)0 Vou IX. AUGUST, 1897. Price Fotjrpenck. s' i i T H E 3~ If a inland 5 Editor : The Very Rev. Lowther E. Brandon. 1 1 I i 1 • . i 1 ! : l i i i t I ■ 1 ! f! : ; i * ■ 1 ■ Christ church catiikdral. Ci.bugy.—Very Rev. I^owther E. Rrandon m. a. Dean and Colonial Chaplain. Rev. K. C. Aspinall. Canon‘oT C-hrist Church Cathedral. Sklkct Vkstuv.—CapC MeLanolriin. Ministers Church-warden. Mr. W. A. Harding People's Church-warden. Mr. F. I. Kiny. Honorary Secretary. \r . Mr. Thus. Dimtie. Honorary Treasurer. u .Mr. .Joseph Aijlridge, and Mr. Arthur Hardy, Sidesmen. \ *: n \ / I ' ; ; The Lessons, &c., for every Sunday and Holy Day in September. 5. 12th Sun. aft. Trinity. Morning. 1 Kings 22. 1-41 ; 1 Cor. 14. 20; Psalms [24-26 Epistle—2 Cor. 3. 4-9 ; Gospel—Mark 7. 31-37. ' - Evening. 2 Kings 2. 1-16 or 4. 8-38 ; Mark 7. 1-24 ; [Psalms 27-29. i 12. 13th „ „ )> Morning. 2 Kings 5 ; 2 Cor. 4 ; Psalms 62-64. Epistle—Gal. 3. 16-22 ; Gospel—Luke 10. 23-35. Evening. 2 Kings 6. 1-24 or 7; Mark 11. 1-27; Psalms : [65-67. Morning. 2 Kings 9 ; 2 Cor. 11. 1-30 ; Ps. 95-97. 19. 14th „ „ j? Epistle--Gal 5. 16-24 ; Gospel—Luke 17 11-19. Evening. 2 Kings 10. 1-32 or 13 ; Mark 14. 53 ; Ps. [98-101. 21. St. Matthew, Apostle\ Morning. 1 Kings 19. 15; 2 Cor. 12. 14 & 13; Ps. 105. Evangelist <$' Martyr, j Epistle—1 Cor. 4. 1-6 ; Gospel—Mate. 9. 9-13. Evening. 2 Chron; 29. 1-20 ; Mark 15. 42 & 16 ; Ps. [106. 26. 15th Sun. aft. Trinity. Morning. 2 Kings 18 ; Gal. 4. 21-5. 13 ; Ps. 119. 105- [144. Epistle—Gal. 6. 11-18; Gospel—Mato. 6. 24-34. Evening. 2 Kings 19 or 23. 1-31 ; Luke 2. 21 ; Psalm [119. 145-176. 29. St. Michael cj- All \ Morning. Gensis 32 ; Acts 12. 5-18 ; Ps. 139-141. A ngels. ) For the Epistle—Rev. 12. 7-12; Gospel—Matthew [18. 1-10. Evening. Daniel 10. 4 ; Rev. 14. 14 ; Ps. 142 & 143. The Daily Bible Readings for September, i 5 S 1 Tim. 4. 1-1612 S 2 Tim. 2. 1-14 19 S Titus 2. 1-13 26 8 Prov. 17. 1-14 1 6 M —5. 1-13 13 M —2. 15-26 20 M —3. 1-15 27 M —17. 15-28 1 7 t —5. 14-25 14 T —3. 1-9 21 Tl Kings 19.15-21 28 T —18. 1-12 3 W 3 Tim. I. 1-8 8 W —6. 1-10 35 W —3. 10-17 22 W Phi loin. 1-14 29 W Acts 12. 5-17 2 T -—1. 12-20. j 9 T —6. 11-21 36 T —4. 1-10 23 T -15-25 30 T Prov. 18. 13-24 3 F —2. 1-35. jlO F 2 Tim. 1. 1-7 17 F —4. 11-22 24 F Prov. 16. 1-16 ’ . 4 S —3. 1-10 111 S —1. 8-18 18 S Titus 1. 1-16 25 S —16. 17-33 BIRTHS. October, 1896. At New York, the wife of John Royall Minns, of a son— [Archibald John. April 16. At Oazy Harbour, Patagonia, the wife of A. Hunter, of a son. i June 13. At Lewisham, London, the wife of the Rev. Canon Aspinall, of a [daughter. July 18. At Teal Inlet, the wife of Frederick Newman, of a daughter. : „ 24. At Stanley, the wife of John Walsh, of a son. i MARRIAGES. : Wl At North West Arm, J. W. Butler and Madeline Boyer, •j ugust 12. At San Carlos, (South), Alex. McIntosh Bonner and Jessie Clark. . ! DEATHS. At Sand) Point, Mrs. Lewis Desperaux, aged 26 years. ° ia ow a), John Alexander Goodwin, aged seven and a half months. Jta CHURCH SERVICES. j CHRIS'!' CHURCH, FALKLAND ISLANDS. \ • Receipts. £ s. d. July 4. Offertory Ki nday /jDoniino ipvaver n a.m. ...118 11. 17 7$ 18. ... 2 2 H >5 lEvcning draper at i p.m. >? jj 5S 24. ... 1 1 4i wkick-days /iDorninQ prayer (daily) at 8.45. Deficit 17 10$ iBPCUinO ©vayer (Wednesday) at £6 1 4 [7 m.p. XTbe Iboly Communion on tlie lst anci ;inl Expenditure. Sundavs of the month at 12 noon; and on the j Sexton for wages .310 Blower & Hell Ringer 1 0 0 2nd. 4th, and 5th (if any) Sundays of the month Extra Blowing...... 2 4 \ at 8 a.in. 1 June Deficit ...... 1 18 0 Tiik Sacrament of Baptism, and Ciiuuciiings on any Sunday or week-day. £6 14 : TIIOS. BINNIK, Hon. Treasurer. Ciioik IV. a (ticks :—On Wednesday, after Evening Service, at 7.45 p.m., sharp. BAPTISMS. Chou; Practices for tiik Children in the Vestry oti Sunday after Sunday School at 3.30 p.m., and on Wednesday at 4.10 p.m. July 21. Lion Creek. Andrew Hewitt. i >! 21. North Arm House. William James Sunday School in Christ Church at 2.30 p.m. j [Ewenson. 21. North Ann. Archibald Henrv McCall. Catechising :—On Sunday in Christ Church at 10 I ,, 23. Camera. Peter Tullock Coutts. a.m. Prayer Meeting in the Vestry on Monday from 7 to j «S p.m. ITINERARY. The Falkland Islands' Lending Li hr ary in the ' Dean Brandon left Stanley, July 19th. Visited Vestry on Saturday at 3. p.m. | Bluff Cove, Mount Pleasant and Lagoona Isla, 19th; ; Darwin. Adventure Sound, North Arm House and The Children's Liuraky in the Vestry on Sunday j \or,h Arm 20th: North West Ar.in, Lion Creek, at 4 p.m., and on Saturday at 3. p.m. North Arm House and North Arm, 21st; Adventure Sound, Goose Green and Darwin, 22nd; Camilla Creek, Penny Savings Bank :—On Monday in the Senior ! Camera and Mount Pleasant, 23rd; Fitzroy vNorth), Government School at 9.30 a.m., and in the j Bluff Cove and Stanley, 24th. Infant School at 10.30 a.m. Dean Brandon left Stanley August 9th, visited tho Two Sisters and the Estaneia; the Arrovoinalo ami Teal Inlet, 10th : the Third Corral, Cain pa Verde j and San Carlos, South, 11th : San Carlos, North, 12th : AVERAGES, JULY, 1897. Moss Side and Douglas Station, 13th : Teal Inlet, the Arroyomalo and the Kstancia, 14th. O ... Morning ... 146$ Nuauuca of Congregation X 7TTII much regret and sympathy with the ... Evening ... 137$ . Y V bereaved parents—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Number of Coins...... Morning .. . 43$ | Goodwin, jr.—we chronicle the death of their infant son. While Mrs. Goodwin was getting peat, he wag u ... Evening 34$ l left secured in his chair before the fire, in charge of Number of coins in the Offertories:— his linle sister; when Mrs. Goodwin returned, he V 1 crown, 4 half-crowns, 4 florins, 15 shillings. was lying in the ashes under the fire ; his burns were so severe that he died twelve hours afterwards. No 81 sixpences, 55 threepenny pieces, 112 pence, one knows how the accident occurred, the sister being 40 halfpence, 3 farthings, 1 other coin. too young to tell. \ ' ■ IA POOM COMPANY, willing to take -in shire* to moot, flie extra expense* I TJII5 STANLEY ASSEMBLY ‘x ' Pneumatic roller-skates for ladies .mid ifentiemen ii;;v? I To moke the Room of-«*« • td £ !; creation it is propose! to overt the followii^ tuMidO'** • ft ,vnl:i3tii„n,-,!,e eoeoa-:,ut n.aui ,, in (1). A Reading Room 14 x 14 teat, at the no.tl, ^ fl~r fwn i|ljtl|,% is F,)(„„ci ,, e:tst end; - lt the north- add a refresh ment room, reading room, skittle <*r b.il (2 , A Refreshment Room 2b x 14 feet aIiov aml m-ulM room (to hold two tables) to the A west end: .. ,m) . . 1 present budding. To open the establishment six 2 • \ ^GendemonVDressing Room or Committee nighu a week-if neeessarv in the .lay time ,dso. 1? im'4 xTVet at the .vest shin : ! Our young men would thus have n p.w-e of rern- v: ni'nHrd Room (to hold two tables) 24 X 35 . tion, friends from the camp, v.s.tora ,ro.n the al.i|>|>iiiu, v r . , J I as well ns men out of work would have an aitnvt’.re ft7«r tXdie/1Dressing room 27x9 feet at the j and inexpensive plave to frequent. . I laving no rent la i v / . i dhv and n<»t. seeking to make a *v|>ile Hie caarges somh-eas, end I o.mld l.e verv moderate indeed. Jan.L IS91. lhe present building cost £82/ lo 4 j qualification to enable one to act as a Director Since expended in permanent £ wui be reduced mid the number of Directors incre-i* • 1, improvements, land, &c. \ £-<~ * o . t,jus fAtjiers 0f families and young men. as well as the Consumption stores, wages. £ I the leading men of the Islands, could sit on the salaries, &<*.. j) a. 10 lo o ; Directorate. Insurance & Tenement Tax 18 10 0 A rough estimate of the cost places it at about £/5<). Stationery, Printing &c. 8 lo o | There is still not paid a call of 15s. oil each £o share, Dividends 275 0 0 I This would bring in £150, leaving £<500 to be taken Cash in hand 115 0 0 3 5 —it is proposed—in new £1 shares. Trial receipts from earnings £001 One of our most prominent men most truly stated It is proposed, ‘ that such an institution would be ** the salvation of the (1\ To raise for the above additions— Settlement.” Its need is felt and acknowledged by all In £1 shares ...... £600 d ^ who have the interest of the community at heart. Remaining call on original shares ... £150 ^ ; These institutions are most successful at home, ami ii ------! where run bv Joint Stock Company's pay a high i Total £750 0 0 ; dividend. r (2). To reduce the qualifications of a Director from • The supply of this much felt want now rests with € Five £5 shares lt> one £5 share or five£l shares. ; Falkland Islanders themselves. Will young men (d;. To increase the number of the Directors from 6 . corne forward and take shares according to their I t«. 9. \ means?—will their sisters and sweethearts encourage 'Hie number of shareholders at present is 67. 1 them to do so by taking shares also? Will fathers -take share* in the names of their children? that the A meeting to consiuer the subject, will be he.d in jaUer njay grow up with the feeling of ownership In ■ Mr. Nutts Cofree house (I lie Speedwell) on Saturday, the Room and go to it for recreation as naturally and August 7th at 8 p.m. I ! rsftdiir as they go home. It would «ilso be a good :■ Please bring with you any friends in favour of j thing to get children and young people to invest their I; the scheme. ; : own money in shares: the security is sound, the J. SOMMERS, j object is good and success is assured. Secretary & Treasurer. ■ A private meeting was called—see the above notice ------1 —to consider the subject. The following gentlemen ^ 31/HEX the Assembly Room was erected, some j were present:—Messrs. Lars Berntsen, J. Leilman, V / eight years ago, most of the shareholders Alfred Biggs, Sydney Kir wan, V. Du rose, J. Poppv, k 5UMelfro.il public spirit and did not expect any divi- Thomas Smith, J. Lchen, Alexander Kiddle and J. ii'.md : but it has paid annually an average dividend Summers, Surveyor Oeegan, Sergt.-Instr. Davies and on the paid up capital of more than £4 12s. 0d. per Dean Brandon. ' > rent—it la s been n financial success. In the Govern- I Mr. Poppy was elected chairman; he and Mr. nient bank only £2 10s. 0d. per cent is paid. The j Durose introduced the subject: Dean Brandon urged ju-tiuil first cost of I he room was £827 15s. Ad.; it j the need of the institution. Sergt.-Instr. Davies gave lu^carnedj in less than eight years, over £900. Of much information regarding the management of billiard exmmded \ *^74 4s. 8.7. rooms and skittle alleys in the barracks of the Koval imm^Ae.neuts^c*'"** isuq1)10-16 ^an<* anf* l,ermane,,t -Marines and Surveyor Ocegan described the village w.'C'V' ie -vi-r « \ !’ *.*n. cons,,,,lPt,on stores, institutes lie iiad come in contact with in various parts iVu Wi’i a Vh* tiLtw w "-d 0f £1 i5: , . uf El1^- Mr- Alfred .Bipg, also spoke of sou.e of an advance should be made ° Th*6 ryVl'e<^ w'^ien experiences while on the West Coast of North willing to recommend the extending % *reclo,'s are America. 'The. Chairman put the question to the,. of the Iioom if Falkland Islanders ,JSef!dne?s meeting; twelve votes were given in favour of the • -i g ncrally are proposal, one gentleman not voting. It was Uicn f — ""I arranged that during the ensuing week all would THE FALKLAND ISLANDS. canvass for shareholders and meet again on Saturday, the 14th instant, to report progress. Pilotage. With reference to the remarks about All communications should bo addressed to Mr. J. pilots for Port William and Stanley Harbour, on pages Summers, Secretary and Treasurer, Assembly Room 372 and 376 of the South American Pilot, Part i, 1893, Company, Limited, Stanley. the Senior Officer on the south-east, coast of America . stated, under date of February 19th last, that the O Government Pilot is the only ojie allowed by law, and he floes not go out unless a vessel is known to be in sight. Cape Pembroke Lighthouse has been placed in CffROSATIOir DAY, telephonic communication with Stanley, but it is June 28th, 1887. j doubtful if this can he depended upon. A signal may be seen from the look-out flagstaff on rare occasions, Watchman, what of the night ?—stormy and wild but hitherto communication with Cape Pembroke 1 [and dark, Lighthouse has been maintained, by a messenger. At And St. Elmo’s light, must be shining bright the above date the pilot had. no boat, his schooner having been recently wrecked, so that it is uncertain if On the spars if yon foundering bark ; All day, she hath signalled a pilot—Oh, hark ! a vessel can' obtain a pilot at all.' Imperial Institute Journal, May 1897. To the roar of tlfe breakers .On this sheltered,'sandy beach; Some interesting particulars of these outlying How maddening the whirl of their hideous curl, possessions of tlie British Empire are given in a On rocks where the wild birds screech. recent article by Lieut.-Col. J, F. Lewis, R. E., in the Royal Engineers' Journal. Colonel Lewis says that Where the lonely little; lighthouse stands, Stanley the chief town of the islands, is neither large Like a sentinel frozen past, pain, nor architecturally imposing. It only contains about And outside the blinding restless sands seven hundred inhabitants and is niainlv built of timber Are stinging the window pane. and corrugated iron. It lies on a peaty hill-side; grey Rudderless, baffled, or wave-swept, . ; grass, grey rocks on either side, with a cluster of rocky The ship makes the lighthouse her goal; ! peaks, and ridges away to the westward, varying the Oh, Father ! her freight of human liyes— view in that direction. The scenery of Stanley is the Each life...with its deathless, soul. scenery of all the. Falkland*.; grass,, rocks, peat and the j sea: no trees,' not even shrubs; only open .hill-side Morning, brings absolute siiciico, ! with lines of rocks stretching across it; monotonoustmd Nought.' nought - can avail; ihough ye weep I generally .depressing. The climate.-is. suited- to the •As ye bend o'er a woman’s lifeless corpse — .scenery: . Almost incessant, wind brings up rain, hail-, ..A witness, .God-sent from the deep. sleet, snow sometimes, even in summer, from the ice-, tloes'of the South Pole. In. winter, however, it is not No interpreter needs, she—no language, so. very much colder. Probably the ice is held fast For he that, runs may read, . . abmif tlie. 'Antarctic continent, and., the. .sea, which Qf a Colony with its pilot boat penetrates the innumerable, harbours, affords , warmth Too crazy for ships in need. to the air. Even tjie winds then are uot so violent,- Should we not Worthily celebrate but the rain is more frequent. • Our Sovereign's unparalleled reign,. 1 he country iff.,wholly given tin to sheep-farming, By holding out a Helping baud which is absolutely the only industry. At various To Ships storm-tossed bn the main? places on the coast whore there are facilities for ciu- j barking the wool, there are the sheep-farmers houses, Men who fib business in waters great i shearing sheds and other necessary buildings. These Have need- of the. .guiding hand are, of course, distant from one another, since each Of one familiar with rocks and the freight man lives wher.eu Southern Sea, . rock and peat-bogs of the •* camp,” as the. country is And in grateful hearts there shall echo, ! called. The. mails round tlie island are. carried by a “ Ye have done it unto Me." 1 weed-grown tub of a ketch, once a fishing-boat in the ! North Sea. “DUTY.” The wool is brought to Stanley for ship- 1 moot in sailing schooners. ’I here is only one small 0 i steam launch belonging to the Falkland islands Company, which does not leave Stanley harbour. festooni of electric. lights going from stem to stern over There is plenty of money in the colony, as there are llie mast heads, with the letters V. U. suspended thousands of pounds in the Savings Bank, hut the between tlie fore and main masts. In spite of the people do not care to spend it, even to make themselves heavv gale and driving rain the effeet was exceedingly more comfortable. Picking their wav across a peat good ; rockets and coloured lights were set off at bog on an unshod pony seems to most of them the 9. p.m. natural mode of locomotion, and roads a needless The Captain and some Officers attended the Jubilee luxury. As for carriages, there are none, and the use ball and had some diffieutly in landing in a tug on I of the bicycle is an impossibility. The hope of im account of the heavy sea running. provement for the place lies iu the women, who arc At Buenos Aires—where the Beagle represented the much more civilised than the men. many of whom are Navv, and Rosario—where the Basilisk was stationed, unkempt and slouching in anpearance. everything was done on a much grander scale, With regard to details of life at the Falkland*: especially at Buenos Aires, where the Presidout him- English winter clothing is nlwavs worn, even when the self honoured the performance of If. M. 8. Pinafore i dav is fine and warm, owing to the chungefulness of with his presence and also the hall in aid of the the wind. Strong boots are necessary, as the “camp ’ Victoria Convalescent Home, gets very wet. There are only two cobblers iu the Hie Argentine Senate by general acclamation place,’so thov get new hoots instead of having their old adjourned for the day iu honour of the occasion. ones mended. It is very difficult to get a house iu the The fiwallou) has arrived out and is now at Rio, the place, since thov are built as they are wanted. The Basilisk and Beagle have taken their departure for *• Hotels” are in the style of villlage inns in England, Brazilian ports, whither the Retribution is also hound affording no great accommodation. j on arrival of the next outward mail, expected the day Food of a sort is plenty enough, mutton being three after to-morrow, I . pence per pound. Vegetables are good, but people on- Wo have recently spent a few days at Maldonado, lv grow them for their own consumption. Itisdif- and enjoyed some partridge shooting, fioult to get fish, as no one will take the trouble of go- The revolution drags on, hut the fighting is confined ing out to catch any. Tinned meats form a reserve entirely to the frontier, which often has to he drawn upon. Gazette, August oth, 1827. “'Fenders are invited The people are too well off to care about entering for the supply of fresh beef or mutton, vegetables and service. They do so rather as a favour, and if they do bread, to Her Majesty’s ships at Stanley, for a period not like you they will go. The servant girl probably of ono year from the October 1st, 1897. keeps her own horse, and will ask for an afternoon out Sealed tenders, in duplicate, should be directed to (he in order to have a ride. There are no boats for hire Senior Naval Officer, II. M. S. Retribution, and in Stanley, and it is very difficult to hire horses, though lodged in the Honourable the Colonial Secretary’s one can be bought for £10 or so. Office not later than (ho 17th August. Amusements are rare, and the climate, especially the. The Senior Naval Officer does not bind himself to wind, is against most out-door games. Shooting used accept the lowest or any tender.” to ho goo!,.but is not so now. Rabbits were abundant CHARLES J. NORCOCK, on certain islands, but some disease is killing them off. Captain ash Skniok Naval Okfick. Hares are being introduced, and it is proposed to turn South East Coast of America Station. some deer out on the higher mountains, which are use r IT. M. S. Beagle. We are extremely sorry to have less for sheep. There are some fish in the lakes, and to record the death of one of the crew of H. M. S. very likely salmon and trout would thrive in the streams, Beagle now in port, from what appears, so far, to be if the ova were brought there. the result of an accideut. Two men went on board In conclusion, Colonel Lewis remarks that the Falk- the Beagle yesterday morning and reported (hat oue'nf lauds ore remarkably healthy, but. there is hardly any- the crew had been found dead in the area of a deposit tiling to do there. Still, a good deal of improvement that, is now building near dock No. 3. The body was h pwsible. but ideas, energy, and labour nearly all re- \ soon identified as that of Allen Bowler, the Captain’s quire to he imported. coxswain, who was expected on hoard the previous Imperial Institute Journal, June, 1897. night. From the position and marks on the bodv, and from the fact that his money and watch and chain -O weni found iu his possession, there is little doubt that death was the result of an accident. It is supposed M )N THEY NEWS LE TTER; that on his wav down to join his ship the poor fellow had made a false step in the darkness, as the place \ Mmte Vt /?*>, J’llg 2 lnl. The Jubilee here was a over which he fell was quite unprotected, Medical ' very quiet affur, a religion* service in the English examination of the holy shows that death lmd been Catreii ou the prsvw.i* Sin 1 iv an I a chil Iren’s p irtv, caused bv tho ne*-k having been broken by a fall. '• “bl" “ There is no doubt whatever tlmt Bowler was perfectly sober at the time of his death, lie was ;i;v: y* temperate and reliable, had never been known to be the Cumulate, Club, &c. ^ worse for liqu »r, and was a general favourite among bis messmates. We understand also that he was j n:«r1ilv v ;]•;!,.] by the Omt-iin who la much grioved at’ this resolution to take effect during the current year. lii.j sud'ic'u death. iJf.wier was about. 3<> vears of age, j How great a number of habitual drunkards■ arc acco.n- and was the support of his. mother, t<» whom the news | modated in the live lunatic asylums and penitentiary “f Ids death will be a terrible blow.—Extract from the of Lower Austria may be gathered from statistics, Ihicuo's Aires Herald. June 24th, 1897. ! which show that during the past ten years 23.80 The pilUivimj oV diou* arc scheduled as infected • alcoholists have been received into the above-mentioned August. lo:H. Chartres. New Island, Moody Valley ' five lunatic asylums, and that during the last six years harm. Fiizmy Ridge. Port Harriet, Sparrow Cove, 1200 individuals morally ruined by habitual a\>use of : KluiT Cove. Port Salvador. Arrovomalo Camp. [spirituous liquors have been provided for in the Dance, A Dance was arranged by .Mr. Alfred ! penitentiary at Korneuburg. The Provincial ParVni- Biggs, for Thursday July 2'Jth. It was attended by | meut of Lower Austria, in a note urging the Govcrn- t vcai. two iadies and was most successful. The room j menito pass the above-mentioned Bill, specially refers w.ts hired on the ** graduated system.” namely, the rent to the circumstance that Great Britain is at present charged tor the use of the room is graduated in pro-| occupied with the question of secluding habitual portion fo the number : when 40 people and under are ! drunkards, and that the English Government, acting present i'2 : o.cr 40 people and under 50 are present j on a report of the departmental committee, has decided I 12 I Os. and so .mi. j to extend and amend materially the provisions of the 77f Monthly Dance. The Monthlv Dance of the; Habitual Drunkards Act. May a satisfactory result Assembly Room Company, Limited, was held as usual soon be arrived at by the English Parliament! on the • first Tuesday of ihe month. A very jolly I am, Sirs, yours failhftlly, i evening was spent, there were about 05 present, the Dr. Fr. SCIILANUiKNHAUSEN. major ty being ladies. Music was kindly supplied by Villaeh, Carinthia, March I3t.h, 1897. Mrs.' KTnvan, the Misses V. Felton and - Biggs and Extract from The Lancet, March 20th, 1807. Messrs. J. Leilmau and CL 1. Turner. Owing to there The Diamond Celebration. The papers have been being s») few-gentlemen present, u few of the ladies had j full of accounts of the rejoicings which have been Git r- t>) sit • out- 'some of .the "dances. Thcre were several j ried out on a scale of great magnificence with nothing f, young men present who never came off the stage I to spoil the grandeur and significance of it ail. There because they could not dance. I think all of the young | is only one incident that need be mentioned here. He- men ol Star ley who cannot dance ought to come to those j fore the Queen left Buckingham Palace to join the dances and try to learn : there is one vouug gentleman ' procession on the morning of the 22nd of June, she I know, wim could not dance a step eighteen months j touched a button which set in motion the arrangement go, but now to my surprise I see him not only dancing ! made to transmit at the same moment to all parts of the round dances fairly well, hut the square dances also : British dominions this message from herself. “From he persevered and did not mind people laughing at ] my. heart I thank my beloved people. May God bless him. If all the young men of the place were to follow ; them”. It was received here by the mail of the 3rd his example, they would not. have to stand in the porch, of July and was posted on the Gazette-Board in Stau- looking on and saving " I wish I could dance.” There 1 ley. Congratulations have been poured in upon her arc a few men of the-place. who think they are not j and in almost every city, towu and even village in dancing unless they make a noise by stamping their-England and in every Colony, &c., efforts have been feet; I have always been told that a good dancer is j successfully made in some way or another to mark* Ih is scarcelv heard on the floor. j historic year by some memorial of public benefit. As I must conclude by wishing these monthly dances the Queen herself expressed the wish that in memorials will continue to be a success, as they give the inhabit- , of this kind the needs of the sick should first he curt ail ts of the place something to look forward to from j sidered, in many places hospitals are being erected nr month to month. Tom. . \ existing ones added to and improved. In other places Two or three men from the shipping, appeared it is a town park that has been laid out or a Working towards the cud of the dance in the room tinder the in- Man’s Clubsetgoing and soon, but almost every where • fluence* of drink. A man must have fallen much in it is something useful and good that has been’set on self-respect to venture, when intoxicated, into the foot. It is to be hoped the hulkinnd Islands will m-t presence of ladies.__Editor. I be the only Colony that has not risen t<» the great oc- liaiitual Drunkards. The Proposed Ugistation for casion. Here is a Diamond Jubilee riddle which we Habitual Drunkards. To the Editors of The Lancet, believe owes it origin to one of 11. M. Ships of war, . burs,—The Bill introduced last year into the Reichstag j “ Why is the Queen like the weather in the Falkland authorising the seclusion of habitual drunkards in ! Islands? 1 lie analogy has evidently been based ori separate asylums for drunkards not having yet been j their experiences last, summer. passed into law. the Landtag (Provincial Parliament) > Measles. Ike report that measles have broken of Ijiiwer Austria, in accordance with a detailed report | out in Stanley is not true. of Director Tilkowskv selling forth that there were in | Ilis Excel Unay the Governor. His ExceeUency 3 the five lunatic Asylums in Lower Autrfa 107 suitable Grey-Wilson is expected in Stanley by the mail* patients who might be at once transferred to a separate steamer due October 22nd. f asvlum for drunkards, has resolved in the session just Dentist. We hear that a qualified Dentist from the closed to form a department for drunkards in an , River Plate intends to visit Stanley next December, unoccupied portion of the penitentiary at Koruenburg,' Mr. Wainwriyht. Mr. Wuinwright, Organ Builder, n ! speaks of coming to the Islands next November. disabled cattle boat ami having taken her in tow brought s>. S. Luxor. 4‘ Departure of the s. s. Luxor from her safely to Port. Ou tlie 22nd having had a <::ike made all the passengers congregated in the evening Stanley, Falkland Islands, for England, April 17, 97. OM To the Editor of the Falkland Islands Magazine. the lower deck and drank the Queen’s health, cheers were given for the German Emperor, the Queen, the Dkar Slit, I hope you will allow me space for a few lines in your valuable Magazine, to give a Captain of the Herodot. Dr. Kastmeut and the ladies, short account of my voyage to the Old Country. Me after which the National Arnhem was sung. left Stanley 17th April, just after Good Friday and ar We reached home on Wednesday night, June 30th, r. rived in Montevideo on Wednesday evening, the 22nd, three days before time : from the Channel l-damls t.» ahniu 8 o'clock. Having led a very good run up. I ilhury the sea was like oil...... Wc are gomS by Next mornin«r we had a lino view from the ship and special invitation to Keswick on Saturday an i then at- could see several men-of-war lying at anchor around us. ter a week at the Convention I go to Boscmebe. Liter on the steam launch came from our friend—II. ------O------M. S. Retribution with the Captain and one or two of the Officers on hoard. They took 11 is Excellency the SHIPPING NEWS. Governor ami one or two of the first class Passengers 1 on hoard their ship for a change. Unfortunately owing | ARRIVALS. to the Revolution Passengers were not allowed to goon : July 26th. Hornet from the Bcauchenc Islands. shore, which was a disappointment to most of us. 29th. 5. .S'. Luxor. We left Montevideo on Thursday afternoon about 4 ji 31st. Chinee from Fox Bay. o'clock and Cape Frio on the 27th. With the same luck j August 1st. Richard Williams from Pebble Island. ■ of fine weather we passed Cape Saint Fernando, a j j: 2nd Fortuna from San Carlos and Fox Bav. Brazilian Convict Settlement, about 250 miles to the j Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reive and south of the Equator. We arrived in Saint Vincent ! three c.hildren(Port Sussex). J. McLaren and on the 10th and left the same night. Having had very John Mannan(San (.kudos, South). strong north east trade winds and fine weather up the 9th. S’. N. Rune from Sandv Poind. Channel, we arrived in Tilbury on the morning of the 22ml. I cannot speak too highly of the kindness shown DEPARTURES. by Captain Beherman, his Officers and the ship’s com- July 20th. Richard Williams for Pebble Island. puny. Passengers—Misses Kiddle and Betts. i'» I may also mention that during the voyage we got 5? Barque Opawa for New Zealand. up a subscription on behalf of old Bill Baxter, whom V 21 st. Fair Rosamond for The Chartres. the Government were sending up to the hospital in ' % 22nd. Fortuna for San Carlos and Fox Bay. Montevideo, but owing to bis advance years they would 24th. Hornet for Beauehenc Island. not take him in. lie was taken on to England bv the Passengers—C. Poole, J. B. Luclitem- : same ship, which I think will be much better for him borjr, and C. Dix. in his old age. ?> Perseverance for Great Island. Pas- Being so long a resident in the Falkland Islands and sengers—Mr. and Mrs. James Smith having so many friends and relatives both in the camp j? 30th. Italian Ship Caterina Accamc for Jau ami in Stanley, I thought a short account of the voy nt-(near Iqueque). age home might he a little interesting. 31st iS'. S. Luxor. n I remain yours, August 5th. Hornet for Darwin. A Passenger. T. W. »? 6th. Fortuna. Hill Cove, Rov Cove. Saunders ) Canon A spin all. Lewisham, S. E. July 14 ’97. and Carcase Islands. Passengers—Mr. i There is not much to write about as I am liardlv and Mrs. Jensen for Hill Cove. settled down yet. We had a splendid voyage, only one j? 9th. Richard Williams for Pebble Island. day's heavy rolling after we lelf Stanley." ji 13th.jS. S. Diene for Teal Inlet, Salvador Neptune came aboard one evening goon after 8 and San Carlo.'.. o’clock, with a large chart, compass and quadrant, af Passengers arrived in s. s. Luxor .July 29th—U. S. ter having shot the moon, with the huge quadrant up Consul, Mr. Miller. Mr. and Mrs, Jensen and Miss side down, he marked off our position on the line. A Hocking. Passengers sailed in the Luxor—Thomas ],sl of passengers was then produced and those who Martin, Thomas Robbie. David Ogilvie John Mac- had not crossed before had to come forward and be in Askiil. James Browning, Thomas Jennings, William troduced : Mrs. J. C. Smith and Mrs. Braxton led the and Andrew Watson, Pedro Galeffo, Clovis Fleuret, way. then Smith's and Beth line’s children, they had a John and Mrs. King and four children. small quantity of water poured over their heads, next Passengers arrived by s. s. Tanis. August 17th.—C. I ‘•ame the young fellows—Ernest Phillips, John Grier- Prodgers. E. Waldron and John MacAskill. 7" dre-n.<,,ie(1 fn»n A large steamer belonging to the United States ' Grace line of steamers was lost a short time ago on the south side of the Straits of Magellan. She ran ashore 1 at the first Narrows about 11 p. m., nearly opposite Just before reaching Saint Vincent Delgada. She broke into two, becoming a total wreck. we tell in with a It was her second voyage; all lives were saved. ■ » i Extract from the “Times Weekly Edition/* A correspondent writes :—One amusing incident of Jubilee week I have not S' seen mentioned in the paj>ers, though many people observed it. The day before the I great procession a costermonger’s cart made a tour of the decorated streets in the i West-end, conveying the owner and party on a round of sightseeing. The animal that drew it was made gay with a saddle cloth on which was conspicuously inscribed “This donkey will-praise the Queen at intervals”—a promise which was kept by a loud braying every few minutes, to the great amusement of the passers by. Stanley Assembly Room Company, Limited. ; TFIS above named is Room now let for diverse purposes at the rate of 10/— per day until the lamps are required, then another 10/- until ten p.111. ; after ten p.ui. 10/- per hour or part of an hour. J. SUMMERS, Secretary. MISS FELTON, Harbour View, Stanley, expects a new7 assortment of Goods by the next outward bound mail. LOST,—A Brown Beaver Muff; 5/- reward will be given for its safe return to the Editor. ■ i : 10/- Reward I The above reward will be given for such evidence as will led 1 to the conviction of the person or persons who took a collar off the clog “Neko,” ; belong mg to Canon Aspinall, ' i WANTED. In the Camp.—A married couple, without children, husband to work outside, wife as indoor servant; or A Single woman as servant. Apply to t.iie Editor. i } WANTED.—A situation as cook and housekeeper. Apply to -Mrs. BERLING, Stanley. - THE working' party will meet at Mrs. Dean’s on September, 2nd, 16th and 30th. Price of the MagazineUnstamped, 4/- per annum; stamped, .4/6 ; single copies, 4d. each. Copies can be obtained at the Parsonage, Stanley. Charge for Advertisements :—6d. per line of 12 words. Charge for inclosing Circulars 7/6 per month ; for staple-fastening Circulars, 10/- per month. The Magazine is published on the 15th of each month All letters to the Editor should be accompanied with the name and address ‘ . of the writers, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. * : w ■ L . &£ ■ . i - • \- n vu J i •BUTTONS’ V' jS A i-.-*/ . i FOR USE IN THE FAL ILL Aft D ISLANDS. -- 1 •n'J';vGi boo.I'> Sutton5 s Spsoial Export Oolledtims-.of FegatabJ# and' FI ! SUPPLIED AT * T. ?jS • tlNPBHMIS^TIOV.JSJ) PfUCJ& : — •)/ YIGETABLE SEEDS. *. - juv .o i,.v . J), 4 s. f/. gffgfipp £ ./. i in 10 0 a n 5 5 0 4 4 n • j 4 mm&m •) •> 8 8 0 n 2 2 0 ! i liwTTUrT . wil ! ] l n 1 1 n 0 10 6 T; XV- •' . 0 10 6 0 7 fi <> (j •! u 5 0 0 o 0 : : Button’s ^Composite uoiieetiou oi Vegetable and Flow 10/3. A!! the prices include an air-t:oht case, wlv’ch will be found useful for many pur o r ■ after the seeds have been removed. : ■ •; ORDERS may be sent through our Agents in the Falkland Islands, : or direct so 4 SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers & Merchants, U READING, ENGLAND. pASIgSBSmoo^g < ? a-o»5 _ i W:::^xsmssma!SS0ii | &*££?** WmnxsdMB °^/c/ lafiEr iSli i ii iiusHagfM i r^&s- pfwpSipa '•Psgg.U *C rt0rs«|b > -A'L r' Ar53 n ii fj jgTX-TfiXi !lTotat!ons JAMES LEWIS, Cift^agaSai co'iTAaK, g# RGBERTffiM stax,'ev’ 'il£j3X OEf^Xiigp °a TO THE makeup and SBBSSub'JE Alex-Tto'bertson, Cliemist 5 OBAN, N.B. tin! < 1/ : No. 101. Vol. IX. SEPTEMBER, 1897. Price Fourpence. THE Editor : The Very Resv. Lowther E. Brandon. • I . ■ ; i i- i ; I ! 1 , I CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL. V Clichgv.—Very Rev. Lowther K, Brandon m. a. Dean and Colonial Chaplain. Rev. K. C. Aspinall, Canon of Christ Church Cathedral. Sblkct Vestiiv.—Capt. McLauehlin. Ministers Church-warden. . Mr. W, A. Harding. People’s Church-warden. Mr. F. I. King, Honorary Secretary. Mr. Thos. Binnie. Honorary Treasurer. ! Mr. Joseph'Aldridge, and Mr. Arthur Hardy, Sidesmen, ! <1 ev 1l — . :i The Lessons, &c•9 for every Sunday and Holy Day in October. 3. 16th Sun. aft. Trinity. Morning. 2 Chron/36 : Ephes. 4. 1-25 : Psalms 15-17. Epistle—Ephes. 3. 13-21 : Gospel—Luke 7. 11-17. Evening. Nehem. 1 & 2. 9 or 8: Luke 6. 1-20 : Ps. 18. 10. 17 th ,, „ >? Morning. Jer. 5: Pfcilippians 4 : Psalms 50-52. Epistle—Ephes—4. 1-6: Gospel—Luke 14. 1-11. ri Eveniug. Jer. 22 or 35 : Luke 9. 28-51 : Ps. 53-55. Morning. Jer. 36: 1 Thess. 2: Psalms 86-88. : 17. 18th „ . „ 11 Epistle— 1 Cor. 1. 4-8: Gospel—Matt. 22. 34-46. 1 Evening. Ezek. 2 or 13 1-17: Luke 13. 1-18: Ps. 89. 24. 19th „ „ >1 Morning, Ezek. 14: 1 Tim. 1. 1-18: Psalms 116-118. Epistle—Ephes. 14. 17-32; Gospel—Matt. 9. 1-8. Evening. Ezek. 18 or 24.15 : Luke 17. 20 : Ps. 119 1-32. 31. 20th „ „ ii Morning. Ezek. 34 : 2 Tim. 2 : Psalms 144-146. ■: Epistle—Ephes. 5. 15-21 : Gospel—Matt. 22. 1-14. Evening. Ezek. 37. or Dan. 1: Luke 21. 5: Ps. J 47-150. The Daily Bible Readings for October, 31 S Prov. 31. 16-31 3 S Prov. 20. 1-14 10 S Prov. 23. 12-23 17 S Prov. 26. 1-14 ,21 S Prov. 29. 1-U 4 M —-20. 15-30 11 M —23. 29-35 18 M Is. 55. 1-13 !2n i\! —29. 15-27 5 T —21. 1-15 12 T —24. 1-11 19 T Prov. 26. 15-28 26 T —30. 1-9 . 6 w —21. 16-31 13 W —24. 12-22 20 W —27. 1-14 27 W —30. 10-17 I 7 T —22. 1-14 14 T —24. 23-34 21 T —27. 15-27 *28 T Isa. 28. 9-17 1 F Prov. 19. 1-14 8 F —22. 15-29 15 F —25. 1-13 22 F -28.1-14 29 F Prov. 30. 21-33 2 S —19. 15-29 9 S —23. 1-11 16 S —25. 14-28 23 S —28. 15-28 j30 S —31* 1-15 I BIRTH. September 8. At Stanley, the wife of Joseph Paries, of a daughter. i DEATH. j A ugust 9. 1 n Patagonia, Mrs. Harry Adams. : IN MEMORIAM In loving and ever present memory of Beatrice Mary, dearly loved wife of William J. Lewis, who i Mitered into her rest, .September 19th, 1895. Aged 23 years. “So He giveth His beloved sleep'' For there is hushed on earth ■ But glory from the dust, A voice of gladness—there is veiled a face. And praise to Him, the Merciful, for those i Whose parting leaves a dark and silent place On whose bright memory love may still repose By the once joyous hearth: With an immortal trust! A smile hath passed, which tilled its home with light, Praise for the dead who leave us when they part. A soul, whose beauty made that smile so bright! Such hope as she hath left—“the pure in heart!” . Hold thou to-day, to-morrow wisely veiled in mystery - Ih holden fast in God’s own vast Eternity. Do thou thy work content, then go thy way, : - iat Light is given thee for that work to-day. “ DUTY,” f; ______1 .1 . CHURCH SERVICES. CHRIST CIIURCH, FALKLAND ISLANDS. Receipts. £ s. d. Aug. 1. Offertory • • • Scndat :—flDonung jpua\?er at n tun. 1 6 7} n 8. n 15 5 15. ... 1 0 OJ I 11 BY>emng ®nu?er at 7 p.m. 22. n 1 2 7} I kkk dats W - /IDoniing Ipl*a\?er (daily) at 8.45. 11 29. 31 ... 1 0 5} Bvening jpcager (Wednesday) at Cash received for use of Vestry for Night School • • • 1 7 9 [7 m.p. Deficit 4 3 OJ TTD2 IbOlg Communion on the 1st and 3rd £10 15 lOf Sun lays of the month at 12 noon; and on the 2nd. 1th, and 5th (if any) Sundays of the month Expenditure. at 8 a.m. To Sexton for wages 3 1 0 The Svurament of Baptism, and Churchings on Blower & Bell Ringer 1 0 0 : any Sunday or week-day. Extra Blowing ... 4 11 F. I. Company, paraffin, &c. 5 12 1 July Deficit 17 10J Choir Practices :—On Wednesday, after Evening £10 15 10J Service, at 7.45 p.m., sharp. Choir Practices for tiie Children in the Vestry Til OS. BINNIE, Hon. Treasurer. on Sunday after Sunday School at 3.30 p.m., and on Wednesday at 4.10 p.m. Sunday School in Christ Church at 2.30 p.m. OF BEARING WITH TIIE FAULTS I OF OTHERS. i Catechising:—On Sunday in Christ Church at 10 ■ a.m. ! • 1 Those things that a man cannot amend in himself or i I Prater Meeting in the Vestry on Monday from 7 to in others, he ought to suffer patiently, until God order ; 8 p.m. them otherwise. 1 Think that perhaps it is better so for thy trial and i -'5/ The Falkland Islands’ Lending Library in the patience, without which all our good deeds are not Vestry on Saturday at 3. p.m. much to be esteemed. ■ Thou oughcst to pray notwithstanding when thou . The Children’s Library in the Vestry on Sunday hast such impediments, that God would vouchsafe to at 4 p.m., and on Saturday at 3. p.m. help thee, and that thou mayest bear them rightly. 2. If one that is once or twice warned will not give Penny Savings Bank :—On Monday in the Senior over, contend not with him, but commit all to God, L Government School at 9.30 a.m., and in the that His will may be done, and Ilis name honoured in all His servants, who well knoweth how to turn evil Infant School at 10.30 a.ra. into good. Endeavour to be patient in bearing with the defects : and infirmities of others, of whatsoever sort they be : ■ ■ for that thyself also hast many failings which must be AVERAGES, AUGUST, 1897. borne with by others. ;1 If thou canst not make thyself such an one as thou 1 wouldcst, how canst thou expect to have another in all \ things to thy liking? Number of Congregation ... Morning 143 We would willingly have others perfect, and yet we i ... Evening ... 129 amend not our own faults. 13 11 3. We will have others severely corrected, and will Number of Coins ...... Morning 50 not be corrected ourselves. ... Evening — 30 ' 11 13 The large liberty of others displeaseth us ; and yet Number of coins in the Offertories:— we will not have our own desires denied us. 1 half-crown, 2 florins, 24 shillings, 82 six We will have others kept under by strict laws ; but in no sort will ourselves be restrained. pences, 78 threepenny pieces, 124 pence, 82 half And thus it appeareth, bow seldom we weigh our pence, 18 farthings, 1 other coin. neighbour in the same balance with ourselves. I Flisha went forth unto the spring of the I preserves from corruption. To writlilioM salt from a JfjllsnAJfVJ .y rpj. prisoner was the most cruel way ot bringing auout n waters Cllld Cast salt thci GUI, ana salt , - . SJ()W. an(j trr«adual death un 1 [ to them, and speaking ever more clearly to the child adopt for everyday and outdoor wear the exquisitely himself, as he grows older, in the voice of conscience, neat morning dress of the preseut day English girl— This Will which demands obedience from old and consisting of a simple blouse or shirt, zephyr cambric young is the Will of God. or flannelette for summer and dark flannel or It is in training the mind that we most need the help cachet 11 ire for colder weather, with this should be worn of teachers. Parents and teachers are fellow-workers a neat dark blue or black skirt, short enough to dear ! 1 and however zealously a teacher work to 4i bring on ” the ground well and a plain black or tan belt. White i ;• his pupils, he loses all authority unless the fathers and collar and cuffs complete a pretty and eminently useful ! mothers of his class uphold him and work with him. toilette which could be originally made and afterwards :l Suppose a child came to school and complained to its kept in neat repair by any girl who is clever with her ■1 teacher how impossible it was for him to learn his fingers. A serge jacket or coat to go with the above : home lesson or to he punctual because his mother was will be found very useful. For a best gown cachemire ! always bothering him to mind the baby or to get the always looks dainty and wears well. Mere may I ii ; / peat "in. Would the teacher express sympathy, say it suggest that neat boots or shoes are absolutely necessary 1 id & was “a shame” and in the child’s presence find fault as a finish and that two additional inches of costly with its parents ? If lie or she did such a thing, all material affixed to the hem of a skirt, cannot atone for, right-minded persons would be shocked and would although it may in a measure conceal ill-fitting, untidy point out how all respect for the home authority was foot gear. sapped by such a proceeding. But how about the Finally the gala or party dress. Taking into con- 1. opposite case ? sideration the cold winds one so often has to face on It is impossible for a teacher to do his pupils any the road to the Assembly llall, it seems wisest to ; good unless he can keep them in order aud ensure their advocate that it should be made of some light woollen respect. To do this he must needs now and then material, nun’s veiling, etc., of which there is always a chastise unruly spirits in one way or another, and when supply at any of the local stores. If any girl prefer these complain at home parents should uphold the and wisely, one really good evening dress to several teacher’s authority. To let the child feel that you are | cheap ones, a plain tussore or Chinese silk (washable) >- : r i and ' too well off. I have no doubt that it is rather a will stand the test of many years of honest wear drawback when Mary Ann asks for an afternoon out look nice to the last. _ . . An English girl of my aquaintance, who could only to go for ride on her own horse, but that must he claim £10 a year for dress always managed to keep taken with the other disagreeables. What is the poor girl to do seeing that the bicycle is an impossibility within her allowance and still look a lady. Although it is undoubtedly every woman’s hounden and the roads so bad for walking. I think the Colonel f Sri'will towrong be imported.in saying” thatOf 44labour ideas energythere isand plenty labour for need the I recognize the limits"imposed by a small dress allowance work there ,s to do and as for ideas and energy, for and leave to her wealthier (I cannot say wiser sisters) obvious reasons the less sa.d .he better, the purchasin'* of costly ribbons, laces, feathers and In conclusion, I think that any resentment we may il flowers utterly unsuited to the vagaries of a climate feel owing to any disparaging remarks upon us in the where the mists may roll down off the mountains or a j article, we should sink for the sake of the neatly turned, il woolly” occur at any minute and reduce the leathers not to say flattering, coinpi neat paid to the halklund and flowers to a bedraggled and unsightly heap. Islands ladies bv the gallant Colonel, for be it Anyhow it seems to me that thev are luxuries that remembered that they are our wives, mothers, onlv the really wealthy can afford* and a young and daughters and sisters ; any compliment paid to them comely face and form can well dispense with. is paid to us. J. G. i\ : “ DUTY.” O 0 To the Editor of the “ Falkland Islands Magazine.” To the Editor of the “ Falkland Islands Magazine.” Stanley, September 1st, 1897. Slit,—In reference to Neutral's letter of tlie June Silt,—I suppose that most of your readers, like Magazine, I wish to tell him that he should he myself, were much interested in the extract from the consistent, not to write to the Magazine deprecating article by Lieut.-Col. J. F. Lewis on the Falkland personal remarks in mine and Bon Accord's letter ami Islands and its inhabitants. then use personal remarks himself such as a tile The Colonel thinks the Falklands are terribly back loose, etc.”; and I am rather afraid, Mr. Editor, that ward, intercommunication needs improvement, and the you had been in a hurry when you glanced over cause of its backwardness, he seems to think, lies with Neutral's letter or you would not have printed the the people. But there I think the Colonel is wrong personal remarks that appear therein. ami that the credit for this state of things should be PUNCH. 1 phiced to the account of the Government of a Crown “ Scissors.”—Editor. Colony. For under the present system it seems to he the chief aim of each Administration as it comes into -o power, to undo the work done by the one that preceded it, such a system anyone will see is not the very best Stanley, September 9th, 1897. J for making progress, although it may tend to perpetuate Sir,—I request you will he good enough to such institutions as tracks through peat bogs and weed- correct an error in the next issue of your Magazine, grown tubs. wherein yon stated that “ the report that measles had The Colonel also states that the men are unkempt broken out in Stanley was untrue.” and slouching in appearance, I have no doubt that to I attended a case of a most pronounced type which men like the Colonel who have been used all their lives owing to the precautions adopted did not extend. to the smart t rim ness of the soldier, that the men here Verv truly yours, would appear somewhat slouching hut this innv he * S. HAMILTON. partly due to the constant high winds and bad roads. Colonial Surgeon. com plained of by the Colonel, but for the unkemptness spoken of. I think the men of the Falklands, when not in their working clothing (and il must be remembered 0 that most of the work in the Falklands is rough work), will compare favourably with men in the same station R. JAMESON thanks subscribers to the “ Doctor’s ol life in oilier parts of the world. Fund ’ for their generous and substantial as- . The Colonel is not correct when he says we do not | sistanee towards the establishment of a second Doctor Jm\ e our boots mended, as it is well known that most c, , working men mend their own boots and those of their i , " ; J ,e Sum I10w amount subscribed families. J bv 56 individuals. The committee—Messrs. H. !i ,tlmt tI,e.i)eoi,leIa,e 100 we" ! 1{m,er’ "■ ««•"»», R- Allen, t. H,arP: j. w«m, and servant girl keeps her own horse If "lie oonmrv'is'^is ^a!l,a'n Campbell—will be glad to receive the names of monotonous am, ^ C"ld’ ^ * "1,° "'ish to SivC tlle sdlC,lie tnev■!- ™get v"*.f... the shape of comfort and then would o not be > \ k \\ . ! '*•1 * ■1 I MONTHLY NEWS LETTER. The following have joined: Misses M. Binnie, V. helton, Durose, Ogilvie, Kirwan (2), Lehman (2), and TL M. S. Retribution. It is with extreme regret, Misses Lehen, Burnell, Clethero, Coulson (2) and universally felt, that we hear H. M. S. Retribution Carey (2). v ’ may not visit us again. She has received information The Queen's Letter of Thanks to Her People. that her relief is being commissioned and will arrive Windsor Castlk, July loth, 1S97. out about April next. T have frequently expressed my personal feelings to Vegetables. tj*6\ Now that the spring has arrived my people, and though on this memorable occasion many are busy at their gardens. The needs of I I. M.’s there have beon many official expressions of my deep sli ps ought to he borne in mind. Many an extra sense of the unbounded loyalty evinced I cannot rest shilling can he earned, while the ships are here, if a satisfied without personally giving utterance to these go ul supply of vegetables is forthcoming. But if the sentiments. f gardens are to give anv return peat mould or ashes are It is difficult for me on this occasion to say how !; worse than useless as fertilizers ; they do not suit the truly touched and grateful I am for the spontaneous i light soil of Stanley gardens. Good rich manure and universal outburst of loyal attachment and real h? should he collected and used freely. Careful housewives affection which I have experienced on the completion are no doubt securing a good supply of early chickens of the Sixtieth year of my Reign. —the earlier the better. Fresh eggs will keep for During my progress through London on the 22nd several months if well rubbed over with fresh grease of June this great enthusiam was shown in the most and packed in shallow boxes. The boxes should be striking manner, and can never be effaced from my turned over every few days, otherwise the yolk he irt. gradually works down, through its own weight, to the It is indeed deeply gratifying, after so many years shell and decay sets in. of labour and anxiety for the good of my beloved j • Government Savings Bank. Depositors are requested country, to find that my exertions have been appre to send their Pass books to the Colonial Secretary ciated throughout my vast Empire. before September 30th for purposes of inspection and In weal and woe I have ever had the true sympathy insertion of interest due, in accordance with regulations. of all my people, which has been warmly reciprocated T\le Jail. Stanley. Mr. Millett, the jailor and bv mvself. Government printer, lias been granted six months It has given me unbounded pleasure to see so many leave of absence. Mr. W. AdauiR is acting as Govern of mv Subjects from all parts of the World assembled ;1 !| i* ment printer and Mr. T. Donnellv as jailor. here, and to find them joining in the acclamations of The Mails. We hear that a petition has been sent devotion to myself, and I would wish to thank them all ■ i.r out to the West seeking a return to the old mail time from the depth of mv grateful heart. 1 table—namely, a mail every six weeks and once a I shall ever pray God to bless them and to enable me fortnight alternately. One would think that a mail still to discharge my duties for their welfare as long as every fortnight and a proper mail service to the West life lasts. l Falkland and the outlying Islands would be far more VICTORIA, R. I. business like. 6 The. Stanley Schools. The simultaneous examina tion of all schools in Stanley receiving Government aid THE FALKLAND ISLANDS VOLUNTEERS, is to t ike place in the Assembly Room on Monday and Firing with 9-Pouxdeu M. L. Field Gun. Tuesday, September 20th and 21st. ; fits Excellency Governor Grey-Wilson expects to Considering the short time that the detachment have ;< I l arrive in the Colony by the steamer due on the been drilled at this gun the firing was very good. 22nd October. Each No. fired one shot only, so there was no one had Infected Stations. The following stations arc a real test of knowing how they would have done had scheduled as infected: New Isiand, Moody Valley each No. fired more than one round. Farm, Fitzroy Ridge. Port Harriet, Sparrow Cove, The first trial shot went over. Bluff Cove. Port Salvador, Arroyomalo Camp and 2nd shot, Col.-Sergt. T. Binnie, went over. Kvelvn Station. 3rd „ Pte. A. Clulee, over. lie Volunteer Corps. The Volunteers have entered 4th „ „ J. Coleman, over. into an arrangement with the directors of the Assembly 5th „ ,, A. Fleuret, shrapnel burst in the air. Room Company, by which the Corps can have the use 6th „ „ R. Aitken, over. of the room for drill or as a gymnasium every day 7 th ,, ,, W. Ryan, over. except when the room is required by the directors. 8th „ „ W. Peck, shrapnel! burst in the air. Having now a settled and commodious room both for 9th ,, „ M. Robson, over. 1 drill and gymnastics, the corps under the able manage- I 3Oth ,, „ II. Sarncy, case shot burst on leaving of Sergeant-Instructor Davies should make a i [the gun. ment ! fresh start. nth „ ,, ]M. Halkett, over. Ladies' Physical Drill. Sergeant-Instructor Davies 12th ,, Cpl. J. Bailey, a direct hit. has a class of young ladies in the Assembly Room for ; 18th „ Sgt. J Luxton, shrapnell hurst .in the air. physical drill. 'I he class meets for one h< urV exercise , 14th „ Pte. M. Deheir, shvapuell burst in the air. with dninb-Lells every T uesday evening \n m 7-8 p.m. \ loth „ ,, B. Wilmer, over. j r if The firing was done at a range of 1000 yards and Sept, 3. For tun a fnom Rov Cove. Passengers— 1050 yards. The trial shot was the farthest over the R. Blake, Esq., Mrs. Nichol, Mr. M. Miller, target, which was about 15 yards over, the remainder gej)t> 4. Hornet,from Norton Inlet. varied from ?» to 8 yards over. „ 5. Chance from West Falklands. Corporal J. Bailey is the only one belonging to the detachment that has fired from a field gun before. „ 8. Fair Rosamond from San Carlos. The target was in Fairy Cove and the gun was fired „ 11. s. s. Jlerodot from Europe. from the rising ground to the north-west of Italy. A 15 Ship Agnes Oswald, Captain Chapman, in north-west gale was blowing at the time. ballast, from Algoa Bay. She will take the cargo of O the Pass of Balmaha to the West Coast of America. POLICE NEWS. DEPARTURES. Aug. 20. s. s. Tanis for Europe. At the Court House, Stanley, on July 14th, John „ 23. German Barque Pallas, Captain Jepson, Kirwan versus Captain Fugellio. This was an action for Santa Rosalia. / brought by John Kirwan to recover the sum of £25 Aug. 23. Chilian Barque Marta, Captain Petersen, for goods sold. Judgment for the plaintiff. for Sandy Point. At the Court Hous, Stanley, on July 22nd, the Hon. Aug. 24. s. s. Biene, Captain Schmidt, for Sandy J. J Felton appeared to answer a charge of having Point, via San Carlos. Passengers—Miss Bertha 4 6,600 sheep still infected—within the meaning of the Kiddle, .Stephen Lamstead, Ike Lee, — Peder>en and vc Scab Ordinance—on Evelyn Station. The charge was Captain Fugellie. proven. Fined at the rate of one farthing per sheep. Aug. 14. Fair Rosamond sailed for Fox Bay and At the Court House, Stanley, on July 25th, William Port Howard. Prssengers—C. II. Prodgers, Esq., Peck appeared to answer a charge of using thre.itening Mr. A. Waldron, James Stewart, W. II. Buxton, II. and abusive language to Polio Constable Dawkins in Jones, C. Buhl). the execution of bis duty, in a public place. Fined 5 /-. Aug. 25. Richard Williams for Pebble Island. At the Court House, Stanley, on August 16th, „ „ Hornet for Norton Inlet. John Watts appeared to answer a charge of being drunk and incapable in the house occupied by John Sept. 15. s. 8. Herodot for the West Coast. Bailey on the 14th instant. Ordered to have his liquor stopped for twelve months. September 11th. The s.s. Herodot arrived from England. Passengers—Messrs. F. Biggs, T. Watson, u » At the Court House, Stanley, on August 17tli, C. Williams; Mrs. Curtze and Miss Williams. John Bailey was summoned for being drunk and Cargo from Europe, 723 packages; from Monte I misspending his property. He was ordered to have his Video, 299 packages. liquor stopped for twelve months. September 13lh. The s.s. Herodot sailed for Sandy At the Court House, Stanley, on the same date Point. Passengers—Mr. and Mrs. Dawkins, Mrs. Joseph Persie.h, was summoned for assaulting Charles Fugellie and family, Manuel Squara, Arthur Harvey Enestrom. The case was proven. Fined £2. James Dixon and C. II. Prodgers. At the Court House, Stanley, on August 7th, Denis O- Buckley was summoned to show cause why he did not vacate the premises occupied by him after having SOUTII AMERICA. received due notice to do so. Ordered to be out of the house by noon 011 Monday 13th instant. The Philadephia Church Standard reports a visita At the Court House, Stanley, on August 9th, John tion the Bishop of the Falkland Islands made of the Builev appeared to answer a similar summons. Ordered American Church Missions in the State of Rio Grande to be out of the house by Wednesday, 15th instant. do Sul, Brazil, at the request of the Bishop of West Virginia, who is in canonical charge of those Missions, O whicli are situated around the “Lake of Ducks,” which stretches upward from the city of Rio Grande. There SHIPPING NEWS. is a church in Rio Grande and in Pelotas, and two in Porto Alegre, the capital of the State. There are also churches at Coa Vista, near Pelotas, and at Contracto ARRIVALS. and Viamao, near the capital. The Bishop spent from the 6th to the 20th of May Aug. 17. Homet from Darwin and Fitzroy. Pas on his visitation, sailing on the latter date for England sengers—G. Med land, Miss A. Couison. Aug. 17. Richard Williams from Pebble Island. via Santos. Ilis two weeks’ stay was marked by continual storms and heavy rain, and yet he managed ” ,*• .. ,!r Rosamond from The Chartres. Pas senger—I. II. Ileimah. to visit all the churches, and to confirm 159 persons.— The Guardian, August 4, 1897. I i; * \\ jjO^tOf'HH-^'^OO'dlOOCHOOHCOU * 1 -«* -«x» © •—4 »—< • 0>f ifto ; © I •—< r-4 cm ‘5? OCOd 4 05 © 4* 3 2° S° : ^^»Q?0(X)Ci :oUo -4 3 1 -4 ^ o H jOO^^OM©»j-i-^wcoOMHO?:a^ _ o oi ~ •>} '.u « rr <♦* & cm co ^ 2 2 *° —. 2 2 10 20 ©' 2 ° : 4f4* ©5 so §: 2 2 :®* * !■ !l ■ < m ■ : H 55 11 B a 11 >-< '. I : s' i■ j s * j i . *v r '!; f i ! i J ■ , CM co co co co ^4 co :^i> ; ■ s > u © H ■g a C ^ 'cJ 3 > P5 i-^ 3 O OWv^CQCQ *5S !> a 3 O '■S' ‘ 8 ' 1 § O S awl |„=1 » » » 8* 3 r-i : : cB ° J 5 ® J c * o -2 d O « llalliil Ui■ 11 *; \ PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE ASSEMBLY ROOM. Various schemes have been set forth to add to Will all those occupying positions of weight and the usefulness of the Assembly Room and to lead to influence do the same and thus turn the current of its being open every week-day and evening as a public opinion in favour of the undertaking. place of amusement, recreation and association, with We need to learn the lesson of self-help ; here appliances to suit all tastes and purses—refreshment, is a very good chance of acting on this principle. reading, billiard, committee, &c.,- rooms and skittle Then visitors to our shores will no longer be able / alleys. to say that ideas, energy and labour nearly all re The Volunteer Corps has entered into an arrange quire to be imported.” ment with the Directors to have their drills and The share qualification necessary to enable one to gvmnastic exercises in the Room : the cocoa nut lie a Director will be reduced and the number of the matting preserving the floor from injury. Directors increased, to make the Directorate more One proposal is to add to the north and south representative. Each £1 share will entitle the hold euds of the Room and. to have a lean-to along the er to one vote and each £5 share to five votes. west side. Another suggestion is to take down the roof, to raise the walls and to replace the roof, the Applications for shares should be addressed to concert, &c., room being on the upper floor and Mr. Alfred Biggs, Stanley. the rooms for the above mentioned purposes below. Hoi:. Secretary to the A third plan is to erect another building on the Provisional Committee. ground between the Assembly Room and Saint Mary’s Or to Mr. Thomas Butler, Stanley. . road. ri " The Directors propose, with the consent of the t present Shareholders, to acquire power to issue 800 All Shareholders are hereby requested or 1000 new £1 shares and to carry out the ex- to communicate, in writing, their approv ten>ion. al or otherwise of the fore-going scheme to x 370 shares have been taken up already by 85 per Mr. J. F. Summers, Stanley. sons—most of them residents in Stanley. All Falk land Islauders in the Camps are invited to take Treasurer and Secretary. shares. Assembly Room Co. The Assembly Room has now been in use for near ly eight years, it has paid seven dividends, averaging £4 17 6 per cent on the paid up capital, immelv, The Directors offer A PRIZE of £1 £850: there is a balance in hand of £115. The (one pound) for the best plan for effect Government Savings Bank pays only 6d. per £], ing the above object. All plans sent in the dividends paid amount to nearly 1 /- per £1. will become the property of the Company. In tiie future this will likely be doubled. There is no place in Stanley where young men re- Andrew E. Baillon, sident in the town, in from the Camps or ashore from Vice Chairman. on hoard ship can meet one another, have amuse J. J. Felton. ment, reading or refreshment. The need has long been felt, there is now an opportunity of supplying it. F Durose. Though parents may think that they are too^old Lowther E. Brandon. to be attracted by such a place, they should think of August 30, 1897. their young people and provide healthful amusement for them. Will parents accordingly take shares and The Provisional Committee meet every Saturday at encourage their children—more especially their youn^ 8 p. m. , in Mr. Natt}s Coilee house, The Speedwell. lads—to do so. c The presence of all interested in the extension scheme, whether for or against, is invited. J. G. Poppy. Ch drman. Alfred Biggs, Hon. Sec. ,, ^ALE.—All that lot of land containing Ten Acres (10), situate in 187 “d Wn as Pensioner’s Special Allotment, Number Apply to JAMES HOCKING. 1 il I i -I u i ; 1 ! S JOHN KIBWAN, Proprietor of General Goods Store, Stanley. I Mr. KIR WAN begs to inform his friends in the camp that as Commission Agent lie is willing to accept any class of orders for the home or Stanley markets. Will 1 traiisnvt monev orders from the Post Office, Stanley, to the United Kingdom and will give lrs utmost attention in ordering.Newspapers, Magazines, &c. J All orders for Wearing Apparel, Clothing, Boots, Haberdashery, Hardware, i Groceries, Teas. Patent Medicines. &c., will be sent by first direct schooner, freight i prepaid. Watches and Jewellery sent for repairs to one of the leading London Houses. Just arrived:—Ladies’Boots, Shoes .and Evening Shoes in great variety. i■; Men’s Lace and Elastic Side Boots and Fancy Slippers. Girls’ and Boys’ Boots of \ various kinds. Mohair and Leather Laces. Ladies’ Cloth Jackets—Latest Style. All kinds of flannels, fianuelette and Shirtings. Veiling, Kid Gloves and I Ribbons. Pearl Beads and Sequins. * i 1 Messrs. WILLIAMS Bros, and HhNNAH j : Mechanical and Constructional Engineers, i 14, DUNLOE STREET, HACKNEY ROAD, i i LONDON, ENGLAND, Makers of all classes of Engines? i Boilers, Coolers, Wool and Scrap Presses, Tanks, Heaters and Com plete Tallow Reducing Plant. 1 We call special attention to the annexed woodcut of our Standard Pattern of Modern :' Digestor, fitted with Channel and Spout attach ment to Lid. ! ; i ; The Bottom Doors are so constructed and i hinged that they swing back clear of the man hole and thus permit the whole of the refuse being discharged in a few seconds, which is a great saving in labour, time and tallow, as the scraps reach the press in the shortest time possible, and are thus hot and in a better condition for effectual pressing, this being a great advance over the old-fashioned and obsolete method of raking the refuse out of a ' s side door or man-hole a few pounds at a time. 1 . We claim that these digestors are far cheaper ? . to handle, give the very best results in practice, . and are discharged in 50 per cent less time 4 than the old-fashioned side door pattern. i 1 la C>p BUTTONS’ v3 DS FOR USE IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS. Sutton's Special Export-Collections of'Vegetable and Flower Seeds SUPPLIED -AT THE UNDERMENTIONED PRICES : — VEGETABLE SEEDS. Sutton’s Composite Collection of Vegetaoie and Plover Seeds, 10/8. All the prices include an air-tight case, which will be found useful for many pur; o es after the seeds have been removed. ORDERS may be sent through our Agents in the Falkland Islands, or direct to SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers & Merchants READING, ENGLAND. PAS rf irt P18P* ETJ." s-aiD-asWifPa VSJV ' f aT.S.? For Cheap Quotations mmmmsA APPLY TO JAMES LEWIS J Mm VERONICA COTTAGE, : "A IjHh m ' ft rH STANLEY; 1 as SiHi 31 OR TO THE MAKER— Irtiii ; t scow a ANd FLOWfttuBLE Alex. Robertson, Chemist, OBAN, N.B. J ■ 1 / I i ! t f ! i ; No. 102. Vol IX. OCTOBER, 1897. Price Fourpencf, THE 3 !! jfalhlanb 3-slanbs ■ : ‘ 1 Editor : The Very Rev. Lowther E. Brandon. I / ; m i 1 i . i. ! I / f ( -i I i «• r i : . r ‘ . 1&1 .! ■5 ' CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL. Ci.KttGY.—Very Rev. Ixnvthcr E. Brandon m. a. Dean and Colonial Chaplain. Rev. K. C. Aspinall, Canon of Christ Church Cuthedrul. SkutvCt Vestrv.—Capt. MeLaiichliu. Ministers Church-warden. Mr. W. A. Hardin?, People's Church-warden. Mr. F. I. Ivinir. Honorary Secretary. Mr. Thus. Binnie, Honorary Treasurer. Air. Joseph Ahlridjre, and Mr. Arthur Hardy, Sidesmen. z . . V- \ ' I ! r I The Lessons, &cfor every Sunday and Holy Day in November. ; PtMuni 35 & 36. 7. 21st Sun. aft. Trinity. Evening. Daniel 4. or 5 ; Luke 23. .o<)-24. 13 1 I s. 3/. Mornino*. Daniel 6 ; Hebrews S ; P.^mius 11 & /-v-- 14. 22 nd „ „ >> Epistle—Philip. 1. 3-11Gospel—Matthew 18. 21-35, 1 Evening. Daniel 7. 9 or. 12 ; John 4. 1-31 ; Ps..,3 <■: ;4. i Morning. Ecclesiastes 11 & 12 ; Hebrews 13 ; P.8. ! 21. 23rd „ „ » f Sunday next before\ For the Epistle—Jev. 23. 5-8 ; Gospel—John 6. «>-l4. i. f Advent. J Evening. Hag. 2’ 1-11 or MaL 3 & 4; Jobn S -25 ; [Psalm 3Ob. 28. Sunday in Morning. Isaiah 1 ; 1 Peter 3.22-2. 11 ; Ps. 132t135. i! Advent. Epistle—Romans 13. 8-14; Gospel—Matthew 21. 1-13. Evening. Isa. 2. or 4. 2; John 11. 1-17 ; Ps. 136-138. li The Daily Bible Readings for November, i 7 S Jer. 8. 13-22 il4 S Jcr. 26. 1-11 ,21 S .)er. 32. 1-12 23 S 2 Per. 3. 3-11 ' 1 M Rev. 7. 9-17 8 jVI —10. 1-12 ilo M —26. 12-24 22 M —32. 13-25 20 M Jer. 36. 1-10 : 2 T Jer. 2. 1-8 fl x —10. 13-25 !l6 T —28. 1-9 23 T —32. 36-44 30 T Hum. 10. 9-21 3 W —2. 9-19 10 \V -17- 5-14 jl 7 W —28. 10-17 24 VV —33. 1-8 4 T —4. 1-14 11 T —17. 15-27 |l8 T —31. 1-9 ;25 T —33. 9-16 5 F —6. 9-17 12 F —23. 1-8 . 19 F —31. 10-17 26 F —35. 1 -1 1 C S —7. 1-16 13 S -23.26-24 120 S -31.31-40 i27 S —35. 12-19 BIRTHS. August 31. At Picton Island, the wife of Olaf Aslacksen, of a daughter. ■: September 19. At Stanley, the wife of Charles Poole, of a scai. ■ 26. At Stanley, the wife of George Kelway, of a son. jj U jj 28. At Stanley, the wife of Henry Clifton, jr., of a son. October 5 At Fitzi’oy, (North), the wife of Joseph Robson, of a daughter. A 16. At Stanley, the wife of Robert Allen, of a son. t / ■ ,3 : MARRIAGES. 1 June 16. At Sawston. Cambridgeshire, F. J. Rowlinson and Nellie Green, (late of r Shallow Bay. October 13. At Stanley, Albert E. Biggs and Edith A. Kelway. DEATH S. October 2. At Stanley, Denis Buckley, aged 4v] years. 79 16. At Stanley, Edward Murray, aged 53 years. IN MEMORIAM, SPRING, 1690* There is a Reaper, whose name is Death, u They shail all bloom in fields of light. ?■ And with bis sickle keen. Transplanted bv mv care. He reap? the bearded grain at a breath, And saints, upon their garments white, And the flowers that grow between. Those sacred blossoms wear.” Shall I have nought that is fair?*’ saith he, -And the mother gave, in tears and pain, 1 "Have nought but the bearded grain? * The flowers she most did love: i iiough the breath of those flowers is sweet to me, She knew site should find them all 1 will give them all back again.” again In the fields of light above. He gazed at the flowers with tearful eyes, He kissed their drooping leaves; Oh, not in cruelty, not in wrath. 1 U vms iux v\.« „f‘ i'armlise 'rite Reaper came that day; lk- V,M,;nd t’l.oin i„ si„.aves ’Twa.s an angel visited the green earth, i) “ h's »eed Of these flowem8 And took the flowers, away; U«= Ue.n«sr said, ;m>i smile,!, gay,- Longpkllow. ” "'C *»«>• «« they, W here lie was once child.” ‘ 4 1 .. ' church s to views-. I CHRIST CHURCH, FALKLAND ISLANDS. .. Receipts. £ s. d. 1 Sept. 5. Offertory Si-koat Corning 8>ra\?er n a.m. ... 1 l \\ » 12. ... 1 4 Ah JEvcning prayer at 7 p.m. i) 18. 18 2} i ,e 26. jj 18 3^ W,:EK.|»AYs: -:1Dorul!ig {prayer (daily) at 8.45. Thank Offerings 8 6 iSPCIHItg pcayer i Wednesday) at Deficit ... 5 1 9$ [7 p.ui. £9 12 4 HbC UDCommunion 011 the 1st and 3rd S mda.vs of the montli at 1*2 noou ; and on the Expenditure. j 2nd. -Illi, and 5th (if any) Sundays of the month I To Sexton for wages & Sweeping j Chimney ...... 370 at 8 a.in. Blower & Bell Ringer l 0 0 j T:ik Sacra.sIent ok Baptism, and Chukoiiings on Extra Blowing...... 3 4 any Sunday or week-day. Iron rod for lamp 10 0 Labour hanging lamp 9 0 ; August Deficit...... 4 3 0 (•hoik Practices:—On Wednesday, after Evening £9 1*2 4. Service, at 7.45 p.m,, sharp. ■ TIIOS. BINNIK, Choik Practices por tiiu Children in the Vestry IIon. Treasurer. on S111.lay niter Sunday School at 3.30 p.m *5 2 and on Wednesday at 4.10 p.m. Sunday School in (hihist Church at 2.30 p.m. Uefout of a visitation the Bishop of the Falkland K Islands made of the American Church Mission in the Catechising:—On Sunday in Christ Church at 10 j state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, at the request of the i . 1. a.in. Bishop of West Virginia. Continued :— lie began his visitation in Porto Alegre, spending J The Falkland Islands’ Lending Library in the'I Sunday, the 10th, in the city and confirming at both Vestry on Saturday at 3. p.m. I Churches. Monday a trip was made to Contract© by steamer, then on horseback, over wet plains and vast ■ Thu Children's Library in the Vestry on Sundav I marshes, to a hearty southern welcome in the home of j the Deacon Fraga. Thence to the Ulber Memorial at. 4 p.m., and on Saturday at 3. p.rn. . Church, where seven were confirmed, many being tiie Senior kept uway by the bad weather and the lack of notice. Penny Savings Bank:—On Monday in ! Another long night ride to a station where the railroad Government School at 9.30 a.m.. aud in the ■ authorities had sent a special train to bring the parly back to Porto Alegre. Tuesday was spent there, and Infant School st 10.30 a.m. ' and two more confirmation services held. Wednesday | the Bishop and clergy went to Viando, where Cabral, .T^T^.-'VTS ~ , the young and eloquent Deacon, by his own and his 1 people's efforts, have built a house of (rod. Here AVERAGES, SEPTEMBER, 1897. twelve were confirmed. As they were leaving two i more came, and the Bishop, going back to the Church,. again administered the rite. ') hursday was ordination dav. At daylight the faithful were wending their way i Nuimkk of Congregation ... Morning ... 131 j to the chapel of the Good Shephard, where the blessed r Kveiling ... 1 2^ i Sacrament of the Body and Bbood of Christ was given ; !' .I ' . # and received. At 9.30. a.m. began the Ordination Number ok Coins...... Morning ... Office. The throe deacons, the Revs. Brando, Cabral, >• ...... Evening ••• 29^ rtnj Fraga were advanced to the priesthood. The ■■ Number «»f coins in the Offertories >— Revs. Crown, Meem and Morris united in die laving- qi j <.7 • on of bauds. 'This step marked the conurmmuion of 3 half-crown, 1 florin, AI smiun 2,^ .'ll ^i • i • ' . pravcrrnl plans ot long preparation, and uue concern ponces, 79 threepenny pieces, 192 pence, 99 hall- [ul. {\w orjcl. uf the Church. 7 farthings, 1 other coin. i pence, ■I I i TWO PICTURES. that__T think you wool I like* to he 'is those two men, ami the way is perfectly simpie. You h ive only to lo (A Sermon Preached in St. Saviour’s Collegiate Church, as thev do to he like them. An 1 now pass on to the Southwark). second picture. This is a picture of two men sitting at a table. Apparently it is very late at night or very By the Right Rev. the Bishop of Tasmania. early in the inormmr. Behind them there is a caudle almost guttering down to nothing. These two me i “Looking unto Jesus”—Hebrews 12. 2. are so busy at work that they forget about the candie I w wt vou to-night to look in a spiritual sense at or about the hour of the night. What are they loin r? Y something Which leaves an abiding impression utter- At the table before them there are heaps of gold : thev wards. For in our spiritual life this is a wonder!ul arc eountimr it. The picture is called •* The Two fact, that whatever we look ut that changes not only Misers,” by Quintin Malays. I have never seen in any our nature but our very faith. 1 can appeal to some portraiture such terrible faces as those two men have. ii of you who perhaps have met a achoul-tellow, or an old They are full of hardness and avarice. You would friend, after twenty years’ absence; you look at his never ask one of those men for a penny, if you were face and sav in vour heart, ** My friend, whom I have “ hard up,” as we say. It would not he the slightest not met for so long a time, you have been living far use. Those two men are given up to pure selfishness, from a good life; I can see it in your face. Or it They mean to make money at whatever cost. Whether nrnv be just the reverse. You may say, “ I see in your it, be the death or destruction of the widow and the ii face the sign of sorrow indeed, but it has purified you; orphan, it makes no difference to them. What is the it has made vou a saint since last we met.” Now, the reason ? Why, because they are looking in this deep, lesson of this evening is just this; whatever you look spiritual sense at gold and silver. I know you will ! at that will make vour life. In order to teach that say, perhaps, “ Ah ! we all love to look at that, we all lesson in the wav I have learnt it best, I will ask you have to live.” But wluit is the central point of their to do as I used to do when I was in England for some life? Money at all costs. Look at the result. Put ! vears. I used to go to our National Gallery, and there these two pictures side by side. The two holy men I used to look first at one picture and then at another l<„.k at the infant Christ, the two misers look at what ■i —just two which formed a tremendous contrast, they have before them: can anything in the world •First of all. let us look at what used to he the central ; alter the look of those wretched men — with their i picture in the whole gallery, a Raphaels ‘'Madonna.” | seventy years, for I suppose they are that.—and make There was the infant child upon the knee of the it like the look of those noble and godly men? I know >- Virgin, and upon each side just one figure. 1 here is what the evil spirit says. He savs, ” It is impossible, the figure of a man dressed as ail Arab, and he looks i,o man can change after seventy, or even fifty, it is too r at the infant child. I never saw upon ai.y lace, late, too late to mend.” Ah ! my brethren, there r except upon that of his companion oil the other side, u comes to us, when we feel that kind of thing, the great look of such intense adoration. And what is the privilege of the minister of God, to he allowed to stand result ? It has changed his very life. That mau is a up a id lell anyone who says that, that it is a lie. It holy man, you would trust him with your life. Why ? i* absolutely certain that anyone can change hv the Because he looks at the Christ, and as lie looks he is help of the Spirit, of God. God’s Spirit says not only transformed year by year and day by day. The figure J it i«j possible, hut it is done every day. Ask anyone is supposed to he that of John the Baptist, I believe, i who visits among his fellow men. He knows the Now, look at the < th r side of the picture. I here you j secrets of men's hearts. Ah! we have not passed see a bishop dressod up in the costume of the linn [away from the davs of the miracles of Christ. There century, and lie is not looking at the infant Jesus, hut are just as great miracles done to-day as ever were his eyes are fixed upon a book in front of him. fcome done in the world’s history ; for I know no miracle so people have said, “Surely the painter has made a 1 wonderful as the softening of n hard heart. That is mistake, why did I.e not make that man also look at ti.e greatest and most blessed of all miracles. Th? t the Christ ? Weil, I haye often thought that painters can no done every dav. Yes. every hard line in those know their own business best, and this is the cxplann- two faces can be wiped out, and* every line of real lion as it seems to me. John the Baptist lived in the 1 beauty and loveliness can come there if onlv—there is time of our Lord, and he looked upon the Christ as he the secret—if only thev will look away from that saw him walk, and said, “ Behold the Lamb of God ”; which destroys their life and look up to the Christ, but the bishop who lived 500 years afterwards could It is written that those men cau become like Him ? not Jock on the Christ in the flesh, but he does vvliat is Whom wc adore. Now, shall I tell you what happened jn»t as good really, lie opens iiis Gospels, and he reads in a real case—what is the secret of the life of some yut lhc Eord, and he asks the Lord to teach him all whom we know by name well enough, hut perhaps, l«u k t n»*>l ]A' .^n<^ k Ml;on his face. Thu same never realised that they are so great. A clergyman ' Hr?* u" t*,e ^ac.e °^.h's companion. No many years ago told me this. Me had worked at Gazi, t Wo wonderful Vulv h,ok°V~ *n P*clurea have such a in Palestine. One night he was coming home late, at the bottom of the pLtlir^**. V*’0 ,l,en ,mve. Now, i and in the dusk of the evening, outside liie city gates, unto Jesus/’ 'j'hat U n 'V,llC * ,e texl ‘‘ Looking ■ in a place where there was danger from Arabs, he saw lives. When you come to dh^'^ ° t i -°4C ,tW0 n,en s i what looked like a man kneeling on the ground l»y his ; ’ a*C l(Ve long before ; horse; and he said to himself, “ 1 must go uud warn I that man. Tt will never do for him to lie there; he Christian nation. That is why we are great. And " ill only jre-t into trouble.” A* he went near lie heard uow, because we want to be greater still, let you and I tlie sohids of prayer, and this is something like what to-night make a resolve, and it shall be this, cpiitc le heard: “ ()h, my God! oh, my Saviour!' take me simply: Let us liok away from everything that is away out of myself lest I fall: make me to look only selfish, that will degrade us, and look up” daily to unto Thee.” lie did not like to disturb him at his Christ. If you do this you will be truly great, and prayers, hut after awhile he said to him, “Sir, I beg England—dear England, so large, converiug so vast a pardon,' you are in danger here.” The man got up and portion of the globe—will be greater still than she is : the cl rgyinan saw who it was, and who do you think now. It all depends upon that one secret—every one it was ? It was General Gordon, who had been at of us looking unto Jesus. May it he so.—Family Gaza with him He said to him, ** Gordon, what are Churchman. H you doing out here in this dangerous place f ” And r he Slid, “This morning I received a telegram from o England asking me to undertake a mission which I THE FALKLAND ISLANDS. had longed to undertake all my life. It filled me with I such elation that I feit I might get into trouble by PROPOSED NEW COALING STATION. being proud, and I thought I would just get upon my ADMIRALTY SURVEYS AT PORT ST AM LEY. li horse and go away by myself and humble myself [FUOil OUR CORRESPONDENT AT STANLEY.] before God.” I believe that mission was just the one in which he was employed when he was killed. Now, This lonely and, to the outside world, little known inv friends, you know the reason why Gordon proved i group of islands will acquire a new interest in the ■ a great man. An Arab would come to English people future on account of the recent survey of Port Stanley ! and say, “You have seen Gordon Pacha?” “Yes.” by Colonel Lewis R. E., assisted by an Admiralty “ He is not u man. YYe know what a man is ? no one draughtsman, with a view to determining its adapta can behave as he does and he a man. We have bility as a site for a coaling station ami naval depot. watched him many a year now, and we know he has The question of adding the Falkland* to the chain never taken a bribe, and has always lived a pure life.” of fortified coaling stations, which have become such a But we know, my friends, we know the secret. How vital necessity to our colonial expansion, has been (} many a man has lived honestly and purely all his life, mooted on previous occasions, hut it would appear that & and the secret is with us all this evening—not trusting the authorities are at last really alive to the need of to ourselves, hut looking daily to Christ, and the Spirit a base on which the cruisers employed in the protection ■ of Christ is sure to come into our hearts and make us of our commerce on the iSontli American station might like unto Him, and guard us from all the terrible fall back for supplies in the event of the country being dangers which so often seem impossible to overcome. involved with a foreign power. The squadron in these Yes, all can he overcome by those who fix their eyes waters has up to now been to a great extent dependent C upon the only One who eau make us like Himself. for supplies on the fine fleet of steamers belonging to The subject of my text is the only subject which 1 the Royal Mail and Pacific Steam Navigation Com have given you to-night* Let me explain what I panies lines ; local facilities for coaling exist at all the mean. You know what my text says, “ Putting aside principal ports in the River Plate and Brazil, and the every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us, Wye makes an annual trip conveying ordinance store? and looking unto Jesus.” “The siu which doth so and supernumerary ratings for the station. easily beset us.” _Now _ these words are only once used This method of keeping up the requirements of the in the Greek so far as we know; they are not found in squadron would he always open to certain disa i' A r in forced from home. In such an emergency Port Stanley The land being devoted almost entirely to .cheap fnrin- offers an ideal shelter, being almost completely land- ing and cattle raising there is no great demand for locked, with an entrance so narrow that, by means of labour, and nlreauv a considerable portion of h rapidly submarine mines and a small battery, it might be con- increasing community are turning their thought* and verted in a short space of time and at a little cost into energies to the neighbouring I utagomun Coast, where an impregnable position, and being in the direct route of large tracts of land are being hought up from the vessels hound round Cape Horn, its strategic importance Chilian and Argentine Governments and slocked will, island sheep. cannot, be too highly estimated. r In former rears vessels buffeted and knocked about by 'Fhe general features of the Falkland** are continuous the stormr xysters of the Horn were wont to return to tracts of undulating moorland, covered with a course. this haven of refuge for repairs and fresh supplies, but | wiry, withered-looking grass, and where the land is dry the senreitv of labour (involving heavy charges) and lack : extensive patches of a small green shrub, called bv the of proper* docking accommodation, appear to have j islanders I)iddle-dee. The grass is usually tired in the frightened away shipowners, and of late years there have I[spring, and sheep fatten readily on the young shoots, been fewer rails. Dismantled hulks and fine sailing j The soil is peaty and studded with soft treacherous bog*, ships in various stages of decay dot the harbour, bear- 1 There jug two mountainns over 2,000 feet high, ing melancholy testimony to the relentless fury of the ! The dangerous nature of the swampy ground, liability stormy Antarctic seas. * j to be overcome with fatigue trudging through the spongy •4 A stock of coal was at one time kept on hand by the soil, or facing the bitter blasts, and tendency to lose Falkland Islands Company, but the uncertain visits of : one’s way owing to the similarity m the landscape and ' the men-of-war, a mil i mi ted demand, gave no encourage- j heavy mists which suddenly envelope the land has led ment to its support, and quite recently the flagship of the j to stringent station regulations forbidding shooting South American Squadron was kept tied to Stanley for i parties from penetrating into the interior, in parties of i want of fuel, and eventually compelled to proceed to less than three, and they are warned on no account r»> Sandy Point, in the Straits of Magellan to take in separate so far as to be out of sight of one another. '1 ho sufficient to enable her to return to the River Plate, where I small green bush (’.ailed Diddle-dec previously mentioned, au impending revolution on an extensive scale demanded { readily takes fire by applying a match to tlie centre ot the her immediate presence. Had the supply failed at Sandy : plant, where the shoots are usually dry, and once caught Point, and the stock there is usually extremely limited, it burns fiercely, even in damp weather, and gives out a the services of this vessel would have been lost at a great heat. People nimble to'find their wav are reconi- most critical moment, : mended to light a fire at. once, which may possibly In view of the probability of the islands becoming in 1 attract attention, and by its warmth be the means of frt the near future a coaling station and depot for the ships, j saving life. a description of them may'be of interest, especially j The stagnant water found in the pools about the islands to some of your naval readers. The Falkland?, from the , is another danger which strangers are cautioned against, time of their discovery by Davis in »a92, have always j as it has been known to cause loss of life among persons borne an unenviable notoriety for the boisterous winds ! out on shooting expeditions. 'Fite natives say it induces a < which blow almost continuously throughout the year \ drowsiness which it is impossible to shake off, and to often accompanied by sudden and dangerous squalls. In ! lie down unprotected in such a rigorous climate is to court the summer months the prevailing winds are from rhe > almost certain death, as was instanced iri the case of S.W. iii the winter they veer to the N.IV., and are less j two or three novel inert, who. being belated have gone severe in their character. N’.gbt usually brings a j to sleep in open, and died from the exposure, cessation or considerable modification in their strength j Scarcely less dangerous is the kelp-weed which sur- but with sunrise they appear to imbibe fresh life, and , rounds the shore. Anyone trying to swim through this will blow with such force that the strongest man is liable to j assuredly be drowned, as it floats on the suifaee of tho b iconic exhausted in trying to face their biting blasts, j water, and the long tendrils twining themselves round J have seen as perfect days in the Falkland* as one the limbs completely paralyse the efforts of the could possibly wish for, with a bright, genial sun. the : swimmer. water cairn as a millpond, and the heat, (clothed as : 'Fhe rich tussock grass, on the roots of which cattle one always is in wintergarb\ almost oppressive, but such . and horses thrived so amazingly, is rapid! v disappearing, halcyon days might he counted on the fingers of ono | heing now almost confined to the on thing islands. Wild hand during a stay of three or four months, and if | cattle still roam the land in a few districts, hut owing to the morning opens under such auspicious circumstances | the disappearance of the tussock, and the wool of the usually the afternoon is ushered in with half a gale of j sheep offering a more remunerative market, value cattle i wind, when down goes the temperature, and one sighs j breeding has been discouraged, and tbev are fast foi the coinfort of a good ulster. Notwithstanding its j diminishing in numbers, so much so that the price of iirawbacks m the shape of weather, the climate is very i beef has risen from :5 A kind nf tea plant grows mi the island?, and wild I he population of Stanley is under a thousand. Tt sitht* berries tiro plentiful in the summer time : hut. there boasts a monthly magazine, edited by the Dean, and me no trees, and a number of sheep perish in the winter irreverently nicknamed the “ Squeaker*” It is devoted time from want of shelter. A few gorse bushes are the to social topics, camp news, and local chit-chat, and only things in the shape of ornatneutnl shrubs to he always contains a few words of wholesome advice. It seen and they me confined to the cemetery, and one or is printed in excellent type and enclosed in a neat pink two of the houses, where their beautiful "olden bloom wrapper, under the title of “The Falkland Islands r\ is a relief to the eye accustomed to the dreary sameness Magazine.” ot the camp. They scein to thrive only in sheltered Whatever may lie said of tiie inhospitable nature of the positions. i climate, the visitor will always come away with fnvonr- I'cat. takes the place of coal, and the beach round able impressions of the warm-hearted people : especially ! Stanley is slrewh for miles with drift wood and hits is this so in the case of the crews of II. M. Ships, who ot wreckage, so in the absence of trees there is always annually visit, the islands. The time chosen is usually . a plentiful supply of firewood to hand. from December to March—tlie summer months—and on A peculiar feature of the islands (and, I believe the j these occasions Stanley endeavours to make tiic most adjacent Patagonian coast) are the stone rivers. These j of their stay. Balls, parties, picnics, bazaars, school eousis of enormous boulders, usually running through j fetes follow in quick succession, it is par excellence * & a valley, which in the distance might caeily he mistaken j the season there. Reciprocal entertainments are got : for » mountain torrent. They are quite level with the ; up by the men—theatricals, concerts, dances, &c. ■ .surrounding soil, so could scarcely have formed the bed j On Sundays the Cathedral, Roman Catholic, and ol a stream. The sound of running water can often be; Wesleyan churches are filled to overflowing, and the j delected underneath. Darwin and other visitors to the services are of the heartiest description, the lustv bass Falkland? have mentioned these peculiar geological ! voices of the soilors rolling out the hymns in true ■ structures. ! British bluejacket style. All Stanley turns out to see ! i1 The Falkland Islands form the breeding haunts of I the church parade of seaman and Marines, and the vast numbers of sea birds and wild fowl. Penguins maidens don their bravest attire. Monthly halls open resort in thousands to the Tussock Islands, up visions of future possibilities, for the girKarecharm- and a visit to one of their rookeries is ing, and dance like fairies, so that no wonder now ami •1 l; a sight to be remembered. The kelp goose again some, gallant tar strikes his colours, ami throws in i and loggerhead or steamerduck (being uneatable, his lot with the helpers, as the islanders are called, * owing to their fishy taste) roam unmolested round the ; Should the Falklauds in the future become the abode 1 shores of the Settlements, while great quantities of wild j of a permanent naval establishment, those who may visit fo* 1 resort to the numerous lagoons and ponds through- ! them may rely on a hearty reception. The eharnc- i oul the islands, teristics and charms of the islands lipve already been ; Shooting in tho neighbourhood of Stanley, or any of j celebrated in verse, and 1 cannot do better than con- fche Settlements is practically extinct; the birds through \ elude this article with the following stirring stanzas being cotinually shot at have been thinned out or j (by the local bard), setting forth some of their material frightened away. A stray snipe or a few teal is as much \ advantages:— : as the sportsman may expect after a hard day’s tramp, j Come with me, and there you’ll see The geese arc hardly worth shooting, except, for the j Malvina tea and diddledec, pot. About Stanley they are scarce and very warv, hut j Tussock on shore, and kelp at sea, in the camp they arc still met with in large flocks, and j All over the Falkland Islands. are often so tame that they may he approached within s At Slan'ev in the Falkland? where a few yards before they rise. Owing to the great ; The. Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet quantities of grass consumed by them (three geese. 1 ; .Just, off Cape Horn, Britannia stationed there, believe, eating ns much as one sheep) the farmers have ' With open arms, compatriots to greet, commence 1 a war of extermination, and rewards are And for intending immigrants behoof < iTcred per head, so in a few years there will he few Remember there’s plenty of nnmton and hocuf. jJ\\, The thinning cut process applies t‘> all the game. | Some of the rarer varieties of water fowl are now almost i The Navy and Military liccord, June, 10th, 1807. extinct. | ^ Hares are only to he got where strictly preserved, and \ 2$th July, ISJ/. 9 Algiers Road, Lady well, S. E. the rabbits have been considerably kept nnder of late 1 Rkvkkkn'D UK, v(jnl.q * j I wish to find out the data of the death of a cousin ‘ Owing to want of lime in the water the people suffer j of mine, Edward Bird, which occurred somewhere in j, .mod deal with their teeth, and there is a story of | the Falkland Islands after the year 1862 and l am an enterprising American dentist who reaped quite a | taking the liberty of writing to ask you if you can small fortune during a short sojourn at Stanley. The , kindly toll me the date from the bunal register. islands are dependent on the Kostnos line of steamers Apologizing for troubling and at the same time tliauk- io Hamburg for their mails. 'These vessels touch ing in anticipation, l am. Reverend Sir. monthly at the capital and take, home the produce, Yours very truly, principally wool. 'I here are no import duties, except Mouuis F. Scott. spirits and tobacco. Can ai.y one give the required information?—Ed. - 5 KELPAWATHA. 8 Whirli singular statement requires some rpfniion, You girls who still dream of perennial Acorns, Would deem them lm.se wretch* " hod d ;.r I" repeal? You girls fascinated by Basilisk eyes, Her Majesty's Law^‘* For Protection ot Seal. You girls who are courting your own Retribution, Group together discontented, In that little kelp patch southward, Gaze upon the ship in anger, In that little throe-leagued boggy paddock, Frown and mutter in their anger. i Termed by jealous Patagonians, warriors dust because they were not born there, For the ship is filled with Who. will co ne and take the maioens •Live a people consequential From the young men of the village. To themselves but not to others; On the night they call the ball night, In the land of Gentoo penquins, r On the night of many dances, In the land of plenty water, '■■j In the land of class distinctions, When the notes of dreamy music In the island of the “ Helpers.” . ('all their votaries, the dancers, Many years ago they came there. Come the warriors dressed in blue (doth, In the time they call ** the good time ; ” With gold lace sewn on their waistcoats, I In the time of leaky vessels, With gold lace upon their coat sleeves In the time of social dances, And bright buttons on both garments, ' In the time before the pianos. With bright buttons on their coat tails. When the young men and the maidens Then they captivate the maidens Dived each other as they ought to, With their striking handsome presence, Giving to each other first love, With their courtly.graceful hearing, Marrying upon their first love, With their highly polished manner; Never seeking after strangers. And the maidens find companions, Then they did not dance the “Barn Dance,” More congenial than their young men, The most shocking of all .dances, More inclined to conversation, Danced instead of Vnlsiiviana, I More inclined to say sweet n< things, With a sientific movement. In a voice subdued and softened. Many pauses and commencements. Then the young, men group together, And with both toes pointing inward. And resign the maidens to them, Gazing moodily in silence In the time they call “ the good time,” b . In the time before the programmes At tlio fast gyrating couples, On an evening in December, At the happy smiling couples, In the time of many Pianos, In a watchful troubled silence. And the e.vening breezes laden Then the spokesman of the party. With the notes of many pianos, Tickled by a sense of humour, Bushed a boy into the village With a feeble sense of humour, From the bill where stands the flagstaff, Says “ Come, let us too sew gold lace And he spake with eves protruded. On our waistcoats and our coat sleeves, M ith the gasps of him who runs hard, Sew bright buttons on our coat tails, “I have seen a steamer coming, Many buttons on our coat tails.” Lin the first to see her coming. But the young meu answered “ Foolish ! Give me my reward of sweets.” Do you think that dress would win them Then the pianos cease their tinkling From the captivating strangers ? And the air resounds with chatter, Let us talk the matter over With the sound of femate chatter. With the Elder of the village, As through the entrance of the Harbour With the wise man of the village, CoAies a vessel slowly steaming, With the most loved of all * Helpers.7 Comes a warship with two funnels, lie at least will teach us wisdom, W ith two yellow painted funnels, Show us wherein we are lacking, I To the hay where many hulks lie,* Tell us what it is we fail in. Italics of a bygone era, We will take the maidens with us ayin i / /il i ! MONT’IKY NEWS LETTER. Government Savings Bank. Depositors are requested to semi their pass Books to the Colonial Treasurer for Tts 4;'W r?. Th ». G > /e" t ne.it Salto >ls—Senior an 1 purposes of inspection and insertion of interest due in I.rant— m l the St itc-ai le l .schools—Baptist an l accordance with regulations. U • o i.i C uholic — were exa nine 1 together in th* The Stanley Volunteer Fire Brigade. An ordinanc A<*e ubly Room on September —0r.li and 21st. 1 49 is proposed to 'bring; into existence a Volunteer Fire oili 11roil were presented for examination. Tiie number Brigade. It is much needed in Stanley. All physi of p isses was very high. The children would co mpare cally capable ought to be willing to join. Our houses well with any children attending primary schools in being of wood, and in most cases close together, one England. half of the settlement might any day be burned down. The Holidays. A fortnight’s holiday was given after The Assembly Room Company. The Directors at tb • examination. The weather could not have been their monthly meeting on the second Monday of the finer. Almost everv dnv parties of children made month, October lltli, decided to give a bi-monthly excursions into the camp. Spring tides taking place dance during the summer, on the first and third ai the saue si me, more clams were brought into the Tuesdays of the month. The charge will be as usual smile nent from Mallot Creek, &«\, than ever before. —Gentlemen, ’2/6 ; Ladies, 1/6 each. The Weather. There lias been a most unusual spell The proposed extension of the Assembly Room. About of fine, bright weather—with plenty of wind—during 470 shares (£l) have been taken up. The Directors Ssptesnlmr an l October. Water is scarce in Stanley. await replies from the shareholders in England and the The gardens are very forward. camp. All answers sent in as yet are favourable to : Pr wisions. There h is been a great scarcity of the proposed extension. Two schemes are now before :: p itatoc*—seed and eating. Some from M mtevideo the Directors, (a) 'The original, somewhat modified' — were selling for 3}l. per lb. 'The Fair Rosamond refreshment and reading rooms at the North end; brought in a supply of very good potatoes from Ivoppel billiard room, with rooms overhead for the caretaker, Island : they are being sold for 1 j 1* per lb. Fiour has at the South end : skittle alley standing by itself at ilic gone up from 14/- per hag to 26/- per hag. ground at the South of the room. (b) To raise ilie whole room one story higher, have the Assembly Room : Men-of-war. II. M. S. Beagle arrived oil Thursday, October 7th, and will likely remain until December in the upper story, with four staircases—one at each Bill. She brought four prisoners from the Basilisk corner. The ladies’ dressing room to occupy the whole an 1 Steal low. The Basilisk is expected on November I space of the present dressing rooms with a staircase J 5th. Both vessels will probably leave together for leading up to the Assembly Room. The gentlemens’ Montevideo to meet their store ship. dressing room to he on a level with the upper story v % and to be approached by an outside staircase. At the The Retribution will be relievod about the end of the North end of the room to build an addition, the lower year by the Flora, an improved type of second class portion to contain two staircases leading tnto the cruiser, in which case the Retribution will not have the Assembly Room, an entrance hall, dressing rooms, &cM M 1 opportunity of meeting her many friends in Stanley— for ladies and gentlemen ; overhead to have a large * matter <>f much regret to StanleyitQS and no doubt to reading or library room. The present room to he Retivbutton i les also. divided into serarate. rooms (l) billiard. (2) bagatelle, The Fiect. held the annual regatta at Rio in dreadful &c., (3) refreshment, (4) committee, and (5) two or weather, raining and blowing hard and scarcely any three small rooms for the caretaker. The skittle alley visitors. Such a misfortune, as it was about the only being at the West side of the present room, but with a Imd.dav during our stay. We had a similar experience passage between to deaden the noise, with a covered two years ago. The sailing race next day for the wav leading into the refreshment room. Total cost, Senir Officer’s cup was started in a calm and was from £800 to £1000. eventually won, after some tedious delays, by Captain Fowl. Most careful housewives will besetting hens Gamble, of the Beagle. Let the nest he clean, comfortable and large enough ; The Naval Depot. Nothing further has been heard put peat dust in the bottom and a little alfalfa or straw about the Naval Depot. It is supposed that the around and in the corners to keep the eggs well : proposed scheme is too clababorate or expensive. together under the lien. From twelve to fifteen eggs ; Dr. Anderson. The tombstone, bought by subscrip arc not too many for an ordinary sized fowl. Cover tion through the West Falkland?, to the memory of the the box to keep the other liens from disturbing her, <5? lake Dr. Anderson. Assistant Colonial Surgeon, West but admit plenty of air. Take her out once a day and Falkland, has been erected in the Cemetery, Stanley. give her water with very plain food—pollard wetted, not corn. If the eggs are good, a strong, hardy brood , It is a massive granite stone, beautifully polished, with a suitable inscription. of twelve or thirteen chickens ought to he the result. E lward Murray has returned from Punta Arenas. The 'Fair Rosamond.' The Fair Kosainonl is to be He is suffering from loss of power on 'the right side, laid up in order that a new deck may be put into her. but is able to go about. Government School. We hear that a Prize Fund for Scab. The following stations are scheduled as Mr. Du roses school is being collected by some of the infected :—New Island. Moody Valley Farm, Fitzroy “old boys” in Patagonia in token of their good wishes Ridge, Port Harriet, Sparrow Cove, Port Salvador, for the school, which fun l is to be connote l for Arrozonmlo Camp and Evelyn Station. ^divided into special prizes) about Christmas time. r1; I 1 L \ 0 Choir Party. A Christ Church Choir—the Chancel Banks not out 4 ami preparatory Choirs—parly was given in the Byes, &e., Assembly Room on October 8th. About eighty sat (>■’> down to tea at. o p. in. Afterwards games, skipping, &c\, made the evening pass all too quickly. At 9.30 O cocoa was served and nil dispersed after having spent SHIPPING NEWS. a very pleasant, evening. One little mite filled the with lamentation because she had to leave at room ARRIVALS. * 10 o'clock. ^ . Bravery Rewarded. The lioyul Humane Society Sept. 11th. Forluna from San Carlos and F->v recent!v presented a medal to Lieut. A. P. Davidson, Bay. II. M. S. Acorn, for saving K. Brown, who fell over- October 6th. Crew of Danish barque Mama, board into deep water at Montevideo, It was verv Captain Pederson, arrived in boats early this morui u', dark at the time, hut this did not deter the officer having abandoned tlioir ship, ah ore on Motley Island, from plunging into the sea and, after much difficulty, on Sunday last. Cargo of vessel. Copra, Ivory Nuts, effecting the rescue. &e. While the /Allah was at Motley Isbui i tin* Mar*m Crichl. Stanley v. H. M. S. Beagle. Played on I went to sea during the night and disappeared. Government House Paddock and won by Beagle by 23 : October 8th. II. M. S. Beagle. Captain Gamble. I 12th. Fair Rosamond from San Julian. runs on the first innings. Score: j ?• 55 Cutter /Utah returned from Mot icy STANLEY. Island. 1st IllXINGS. October 13th. Barque Zoreleg, Captain Ilcgemann, from Rio in B.Uiast arrived. A. Cl idee run out 0 1\ Adams h I>e Mesurier 3 DEPARTURES. H. Sarney c Le Mesurier 1 Dr. Jameson run out 5 Sept. 16th. Chance sailed for Fox Bay. C. W. Hill b I>e Mesurier 8 5* 55 Hornet sailed for Roy Cove, West S. Kir wan b Hallowes 10 Point, The Chartres and Dunnose Hoad. Passengers G. Turner b Failace 1 —Mrs. Niehol, T. H. Ilennah and W. McDaid. \ F. Durose b Hallowes 2 October 4 th. Fort ana sailed for Port Howard, Rev. II. Hill not out 0 Brenton Loch, Port Stephens and Weddell Island. W. Denney b Le Mesuricr 1 Passengers—E. J. Matthews, Esq., J. Waldron, Esq., .T J. Robertson b Le Mesurier 0 fi E. Byrne and Albert Hardy. % Byes, &c., 11 October 5 th. Barque Clio yd, Captain John Forbes 5 • a sailed for Valparaiso and Iquique. * Total 42 October 7th. Cutter Zillah sailed for Motlev Is. 2nd Innings. A. Clulee c Archer b. Le Mesnrier 17 j September 2Dth. s.s. Sakkarah arrived. Passengers F. Adams b Hallowes from Punta Arenas—Mr. Matthews, Dr. Waldron, E. Dr. Jameson not out 53 I Murray and G. Patterson. Cargo from the West C. W. :\)\\ not out 12 i Coast.: 1132 packages, 8. Kir v-.n e. and b Anderson 1 i October 1st. s.s. Sai'kui'ih departed. Passenger to {r. Tm-or b IJnliowe* 8 Buenos Aires—Mr. Pine!la. Rev. >i :!:<■ h Anderson 1 ----- v----- Dy e~. v •*, 18 PO L1rK N E W S Total ! for 6 wkts.) J28 At the Court House, Stanley. on September IMlh. K. M. S. Beagle. , Andrew -Jail’day apeared to answer a charge of being ■; drunk. Reported bv Mrs. Clarke. Ordered to have I.-. Innings. ; bis liquor stopped for r-weivc months. Ji *ric »• ( I fid 21 • At the Court House, Stanley, on October lib, 3' dace !> J: ■on 0 ! Lawrence v ulien. of the Fas.-; oj Bidmaha. was brought ■: lit: vvf-. i) Jameson 10 i up charged with being druid: and disorderly the A.'i her h Jameson 1 \ previous dey. Fined 2d j * or 14 days imprisonment Dr. Us v.m.*’jr- i, damesoi i 1 1. j with a;■ rd labour. The due was paid. . A - i'i* As ■ JsuuvAosi b Adams 2 1 On the same cate, George Thompson, of the Ag n v> A; r 'burner h Auams * • . m«s J I Oswald, was brought up charged with being drunk and 1 Lom:. !. ‘ 1 y Jameson b Adams : uisordo iy am; trying to go.? into Mrs. GleadaH’s house, L cut. I. .■i-’-.'-inec 1, Jauiesou 0 . on the previous day. Fined 20J. or 14 cavs impi'ison- 0 i mem uh hard labour. The line was paid. ' ! ' i WARTEC In Stanley, a girl of about 16 years of a^e, as general servant. (1 IVu.lv small. Apply to Editor. " ° Wanted : — A situation, or work by the clay. Apply to Mrs. Berling, Stanley. il 1 Wnbe :1 : —W iJva; an 1 Irovnj. Avdy to M.u Ja.us» Pitalusa, Stanley. ; :1 J' Board, &c. :—Board, Lodging and Washing, for two steady men, each at 18- ; J per week. Apply to Mrs. Jambs Pitaluga. ' The “ Speedwell.”—The “Speedwell,” Tea and Coffee Room. Open every i ; li ght. Good Beds. Moderate Charges. Cup of Tea or Coffee 2d. G. Natt, Proprietor. I CHRIST CHURCH Bazaar will be held about the beginning of February, 189K. || His Excellency and Mrs. GreyAY i'son and family arrived per the s.s. A union. October, 20oh. 1807. ! • i: Messrs. WILLIAMS Bros, and HEM NAM ) i Mechanical and Constructional Engineers, ii 14, DUNLOE STREET, HACKNEY ROAD, LONDON, ENGLAND. Makers of all classes of Engines, Boilers, Coolers, Wool and Scrap Presses, Tanks, Heaters and Com =jfi»SSB»S plete Tallow Reducing Plant. I A • ;i «» We call special attention to the annexed woodcut of our Standard Pattern of Modern Digester, fitted with Channel and Spout attach V irikMillllil ment to Lid. ; . ..Li! yThe Bottom Doors, are so constructed and Biilllllli hil,S'ed that they swing back clear of the man- ;1 fSljil; ihole and thus permit the whole of the refuse a being discharged in a few seconds, which is a : great saving in labour, time and tallow, as the i scraps reach the press in the shortest time ! are thus hot and in a better ; 11111*1 i A HIM rJ5 t“:i side door or man-hole a few pounds at a time. Wo claim that these digesters are far cheaper . !• ■ to handle, give the very best results in practice, l * Cc and are discharged in 50 per cent less time than the old-fashioned side door pattern. : U - : i: V. ~----r- rW---- rv’.'iS 1 H OS BUTTONS’ i FOR USE IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS. I Sutton’s Special Export Collections of Vegetable and Flower Seels SUPPLIED AT T.JE UNDERMENTIONED PRICES :---- v VEGETABLE SEEDS. FLOWER SEED 3. £ £ s. d. (l. 10 10 0 3 0 o o 0 -1 4 0 4 4 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 2 2 o 2 2 0 1 11 0 1 1 0 1 1 o 0 10 6 0 10 G 0 7 6 0 G 0 '5 0 0 5 o Sutton’s Composite Coliection or Vegetable and Blower Seeds, 10/6. All the prices include an air-tight case, which will be found useful for many purj o es after the seeds have been removed. ORDERS may be sent through our Agents in the Falkland Islands, or direct to SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers & Merchants, READING, ENGLAND. •TiS--’ ::r>': .^753Us==== Si ?Rsve«Ts I'll I,f“ J ' tUteaiasili °^ctl * [3 ! *v I .X^So^,0,Js iw‘hPOrsON^ ■ &s®iSlifci ** I . 111| pjn I For Cheap Quotations II i < APPLY TO (SSAjim JAMES LEWIS ’fafflWi ) ihiPm^EE^gii VERONICA COTTAGE, STANLEY ; ifcs® ROBERTjfffls m OR TO THE MAKER— !lii A'iL PLUiD-SOLUBLE. Alex. Robertson, Chemist, OBAN, N.B. ! t’-r'V •• ( i! a ! No. 10:3. Vol. IX. NOVEMBER, 1897. Price Fotjrpence. ■ ■ j t THE ( jfalklanb 3-slanbs fflagastne. i Editor : The Very Rev. Loavther E. Brandon. * . : 9 I i i ! r ! ; * \ m CIIlilST ClIl.'IK'II CATHKDUAL. Cl.Kimr.—Very Rev. Unvther K. Brandon M. a. Dean and Colonial Chaplain. Rev. K. (\ Asninal!, Canon of Christ Chureh Cathedral. Ski.kct Vkstkv.—Capt. MeLaurhliu. Minister's Churrh-warden. Mr. W. A. !Iar(iin«r. 1’eople's Church-warden. Mr. F. I. Kinr. .Mon* r irv Secretary. Mr. Thus. Binty**. Honorary Treasurer. Mr. .Joseph Aldrid«re, and Mr. Arthur Hardy, Sidesmen. . > ______•r: / K ', for every Sunday and Ecly Day in December. The Lessons, &c • 9 4. 2nd Sun. in Advent.. Morning. Isaiah 5 : 2 Peter 2 : Psalms 24-26._ Epistle—Romans 15. 4: Gospel—Luke 11. 25. Evening. Isaiah 11 to v. 11 or 24 : John 14 : Ps. 27-29. 12. 3rd „ „ Morning. Isaiah 25 : John 4. 7 : Psalms 62-64. Epistle—1 Cor. 4. 1 : Gospel Matthew 11. 2. Evening. Isaiah 26 or 28. 5-19 : John 19. 1-25 : Psalms [65-67. 19. 4th „ „ Morning. Isaiah 30. 1-27 : Rev. 4 : Psalms 95-97. Epistle— Phil. 4. 4 : Gospel'—John 1. 19. Evening. Isaiah 32 or 33. 2-23 : Rev. 5: Psalms 98-101. 21. Saint Thomas. Morning. Job 42. 1-7 : John 20: 19-24 : Psalm 105. Epistle—Ephes. 2. 19 : Gospel—John 20. 24. ' Evening. Isaiah 35 : John 14. 1-8 : Psalm 106. 25. Christmas Day. Morning, Isaiah 9. 1-8 : Luke 2. 1-15 : Ps. 19, 45, SJ. Epistle—Hebrews 1. 1 : Gospel—John 1.1. Evening. Isaiah 7. 10-17 : Titus 3. 4-9 : Ps. 89, 110, 132. 26. 1st S aft. Christmas, \ Morning. Isaiah 35. : Gen 4. 1-11 : Acts 6: Psalm 119, St. Stephen, Martyr, j [v 105-144. j Epistle—Gal. 4. 1 : Acts 7. 55 : Gospel—Matt. 1. 18 : >8 Evening. Isaiah 38 or 40 : Acts 8. 1-9 : 2 Chrori. 24, - i [15-23: Psalm 119, v. 145-176. ! 27. St. Jomn Apostle &c\ Morning. Exod 33. 9: John 13. 23-36 : Ps. 120-125. Evangelist. Epistle—1 John 1. 1 : Gospel—John 21. 19. Evening. Isaiah 6 : Revelations 1 : Psalm 126-131. 28. Innocent's Day. Morning. Jer. 31. 1-18: Rev. 16: Psalms 132-135. : Epistle—Rev. 19. 1 : Gospel—Matthew 2. 13. Evening. Baruch. 4. 28: Rev. 18. : Ps,136-138. BIRTHS. Sept, 16. At Sierra, Montevideo, the wife of Hector McDonald, of a daughter. Nov. 6. At Stanley, the wife of Charles Carey, of a son. „ 17. At Stanley, the wife of William Etheridge, of a daughter. ., 25. At Stanley, the wife of Robert Reeves, of a daughter. j < „ 28. At Stanley, the wife of the Rev. H. H. Hill, of a soil. Dec. 6. At Stanley, the wife of V. A. Biggs, of a son. V MARRIAGES. Oct. 27. At Stanley, William Maxwell Atkins and Jessie Louisa Cameron. Dec. 1. At Stanley, William John Jones snd Emily Gertrude Levett. i DEATHS. Oct. 27. At. Stanley, William Clapperton. aged 73. John Wilson, aged 56.^ „ lo. David Mortjn, (of tl.e ship P css of Balmaha), found drowned, aged 26. I . • z=k ■■■ m CHURCH SERVICES. I CHRIST CIIURCH, FALKLAND ISLANDS. RECEIPTS. £ a. d| Oct. 3. Offertory Si-xiiay :—jfl&onung prater at 11 a.m. 14 3 3, 10. 33 1 11 1H *? lEvenimi prater m 7 p.m. „ 17. 33 2 2 4£ „ 24. 3? 2 17 7^ Wkkk-i».\ys :—Aborning prauer (daily) at 8.45. „ 31. V 31 3 13 4j jEveilllUJ Ipua\?cr (Wednesday) at Sale of Windows 6 0 Deficit 1 H 9 i [7 p.m. TLhz lbol\? Communion on the 1st and 3rd £13 0 4£ Snn lavs of 111(3 month at 12 noon; and on the 2nd. 1th, and nth (if any) Sundays of the month Expenditure. 'Io Sexton for wages 3 1 0 at 3 a.m. Blower & Bell Ringer .. 1 0 0 Tins Sacrament of Baptism, and Chukci-iixgs on Extra Blowing ... 4 2 any Snml.iy or week-day. Children’s Fund ... 3 13 4.V September Deficit 5 1 9} £13 0 4J- Ctiotu Practices :—On Wednesday, after Evening Service, at 7.4o p.m., sharp. TMOS. BINNIE, IIon. Treasurer. Client Practices fou tinc Children in the Vestry on S:imlav after Sunday School at 3.30 p.in., and on Wednesday at 4.10 p.m. Collections made in England by the Rev. Canon | Aspinall. Si:nday School in Christ CiuJitC'ii at 2.30 p.m. For the Parish Room, £37 16s. 0d.; for the pro" Catechising :—On Sunday in Christ Church at 10 Posed Hospital or nursing Fund—Messrs. Ness & Co, a.m. £1 Is. Od.: Messrs. Kirkland Cope & Co., £1 Is. Od ; Tun Falkland Islands’ Funding Library in the Messrs. Sutton & Sons, £1 Is. Od.; Friends, £11 15s Vestry on Saturday at o. p.m. Total, £52 5s. Od. Tiib Children's Library in the Vestry on Sunday at 4 p.m., and on Saturday at 3. p.m. BAPTISMS. Penny Savings Bank:—On Monday in the Senior Government School at 0.30 a.m., and in the i: Sept. 12. Valentine Irving Hardy. Infant School at 10.30 a.m. 33 30. Bertha Lilian Furies. Oct. 25. James Clifton. Nov. 7. Edward George Ivclway. : AVERAGES, OCTOBER, 1897. 33 19. Victor Stanley Allen. Number of Congregation ... Morning ... 225 RS. BUCKLEY wishes to thank all those who ... Evening ... 126 were so kind to her during her time of 33 33 M ■ Number of Coins ... Morning ... 138 trouble. 33 33 ...... Evening ••• 44 Number of coins in the Offertories:— i 10 half-crowns, 9 florins, 35 shillings, 131 six- E are requested to state that Mus. Guf.y- peaces, 124 threepenny pieces, 147 pence, 125 half- w Wilson will he At I Lomu on Wednesdays pence, 12 farthings. from 4.30. to 0.30. p.m. l! \ . i THE IDEAL SUNDAY SCHOOL remarks, and not all left for the end, like the moral of a story. TEACH EH. My ideal teacher is always friendly and punctual. He is at //is post five minutes before the school htgins. We will pause a moment to ask, u Are we ideal! He chats with his scholars .for .that. ii i<\ hut when teachers?’’ How shall we find out? We will ask, j school has begun chattel ini’ in his claSs ceases. He is : « Whv arc you a teacher?” I suppose we should get on friendly terms with all the other teachers, whatever verv different answers even here. “The vicar asked their work < r social standing may he. •• Not of our set me *»» : “A friend who was a teacher asked me”; I J you know,” is never heard from the lips of an ideal was expected to because my father or my mothet had teacher, or from some who would fall far short of an hecn *;3lv brother or my sister were and they asked ideal standard. me.” Your answer will show your object in teaching. j lie gives his attention to the van u the of school work. whether you arc trying to please your friends, or your | During the hymn and praver lm faces his scholars; vicar, or God. The last when fully realised, is the first talkative scholars carefully separated, and no scholar is mark of an ideal teacher—he seeks to please God. j a’ owed to sit behind him or out of his sight. He sees There is more in that than meets the ear. • that all hold their Bibles pr< pcrlv. and. if other c a-scs Mv ideal teacher is prepared to meet with difficulties, j are in the room, they do n t read so loudiy as to disturb Some one has said, If you expect to meet a class of , the next class. Each scholar gets a fair share of the nice, intelligent children, who will welcome you with I reading; now and then the teacher joins in. while the smiles, hang upon your words with eagerness, and re- j weave scholars are given the easier '•erses. All ward your efforts w ill absolute obedience and cheerful j mistakes in the reading are at once coitcm ted ; go* d gratitude, von must” (most of us can echo it.P//ow must) i reading, as well s.s go hii / is visiting. Do you ask. “How am I to visit ?” Em- but because it is not nt all' in boy nature to take an phaticaliy as a friend; “and follow Ilis steps”; interest in things beyond their play and fun so that observe Him, watch Him, as He goes about from place when they do rise to n higher level and stick to it they to place, from house to house, a bright Light amidst deserve encouragement and appreciation, 1 have earth's dark places. Watch Him, and then in earnest thought of a plan that I think would he feasible and and humble en leavour “ Go and do thou likewise.” not very expensive. To begin with, each hoy should Need I add that my ideal teacher is often on his knees ? lie provided with a small account hook which he xcill P A prayerless teacher can never be a successful teacher, keep, but present each week for entries according to the There are obstacles which only God can remove, following rules:— perplexities which only God can solve, hearts so hard 1. One Denny to be awarded for each punctual that only God can move them. Only that teacher who attendance at services and practices, (there are five such brings all his troubles and wants before God can expect weekly); the sum to be deposited weekly in the Penny the Divine assistance. Savings Bank. The well-worn illustration is still quite apposite, 2. For every £1 so earned to add, at the end of the that a clergyman said to the old roadiuaker, “ I wish, year, a Bonus of ;>/- or more according to funds cou- John, I could break the hearts of my congregation as trihuted, exclusive of the interest. easily as you break your stones.” And the reply was, 3. The sum thus accumulated to be handed to the “Perhaps you might, master, if you worked more upon bov on his.leaving the choir when his voice breaks, your knees.” After a five years membership of good conduct and use- Ilave I set you, fellow-teacher, too high an ideal ? I fulness it would amount to between £0 and £7. thnik ml. The value of lofty ideals is two-fold. They Fines. 1. Late attendance -gd. 2. Bad mark Id. set a standard for us in our work, and even if we do not 3. Leaving choir from any cause before the voice attain it we arc brought much nearer to the point we breaks would mean forfeiture of the sum already ought to reach, than if we aimed at some lower accumulated. (Certain unavoidable circumstances standard than our ideal. A lofty ideal will also stiinu- would need special consideration), late us to better tilings: recognising how far short we Then there might be a yearly reward of medals and are of what we ought, to be and might be, we shall he certificates for good conduct and good singing, almost imperceptibly r ised by more strenuous exertions This plan would cost about £20 per annum. Will f to higher endeavours and holier aspirations. the congregation help us to meet it? 1. By annual Church Sunday-School Magazine. subscription ; it would amount to very little if each * family gave something. 2. By contributions to the * ■0- box marked “ Choir Fund” which will be placed in the THE CHOIR. porch. Exclusive of the above plan there are always [An Appeal on behalf of tiik Boys of tiie Ciioir. j expenses connected with the whole choir which have to be met somehow but we could not embark on anything ii I think there is no one in the congregation who will of this kind without some guarantee of being able to not admit that the work of the Choir adds everything meet the liabilities incurred year by year. The liber in the way of brightness to our services, as a choir does ality of the congregation might perhaps be regulated in nay church. according to the efficiency and good conduct of the boys Each member adds something but there is a peculiar and then if funds admitted of it, the Bonus, according quality in a boy’s voice that makes it specially helpful to Pule 2, could be increased. It would be desirable and useful in church singing. It is true, I am sorry to to bring the new rules into force on January 1st, 1898, say, that sometimes owing to a naughty mishandling of so will you give this proposition your kind consideration. ll? the voice the singing of some of the boys has been at A subscription list will be sent round before the times irreverent and more of an annoyance than a help beginning of the New Year. J. BRANDON. to the congregation, but with patience, training and encouragement we hope to do away with all that. It O 6 is only this winter that I have had any opportunity of training their voire* j.. northing like u systematic way Bristol, September, 13th 1857 and even then difficulties have met me chiefly through Sir,—Being anxious to receive any tidin -s of mv the irregular attendance of those who have most sou, Robert Staples, who I have not seen or heard from needed it, to say nothing of the little that can he done these last four years. The last I heard of him was in a mere weekly grind ; it would really need a short through a shipmate of his on the California coast he' • ! daily practice—for a time at least—but that - is informed me that he left that coast, and had irone to impossible. It they were surpliced as they always are tr*tde or work on the Falkland Islands under the name ' at home it would add a dignity to their office that would of Steve Staples. Both myself aud his mother will feel certainly inspire them with more reverence and a desire very grateful to if you will kindly make inquiries ) on to use their voices not merely to please themselves but the Island and let us know (if possible) whether from the highest motive. But we have no money to can give us any tidings of him. Trustin'*1 * i'°U 5: put surplices on them yet as we must first pay our favourable news of him through you ° l° hear debts. They certainly ought to be encouraged and I beg to remain Sir I ■ their efforts appreciated in every reasonable way, not Yours mo. t respeclfuuHv : only because of the undeniable usciulncss of thou* voices ROBFPT ST VPLES L I , i K E L PAW AT H A, (Continued). I So they waited on the wise man Not find such a change in strangers.” Men and maidens both together Here I lie counsellor ceased speaking, And lie turned his eyes upon them And the young men answered nothing With a beam of loving wonder, Only hung their heads in silence. Saying, “Children I am sorry Then he spake unto the maidens, You do not pull well together.” Saying. “Maidens is it prudent Many years I've lived among you, 'i'llis promiscuous wild flirtation. Striven"-to do right among you, This vain playing at love making? Have been happy in your gladness, I have watched you without speaking And have sorrowed when you sorrowed; Noting all things without speaking. Therefore you must not he angry 1 have seen a mild flirtation At the truths I have to tell you. Deepen into something stronger, With a hush of solemn silence Till the play became real earnest Men and maidens listened to him. On one side but not tbc other. Then lie turned unto the young men, Leading on to weary heart aches Spake wise words unto the young men, I .ending on to sad emotions Words which filled them all with sadness Unrequited fond a fleet ions. Words which burned with cogent reasoning. Seen young hearts grow cold and callous Words which fell upon the hearers After many mild flirtations, With the impress of conviction. Which have sapped the heart, of true love Saying, “Children I must tell you Overdrawn the fount of young love Things which perhaps may hurt your feelings, So called harmless mild flirtation. Things which perhaps you may not care for. There is no love like to young love First, the maidens are above you, Like to pure unsellish young love In all intellectual pastimes, With no sordid calculations In all intellectual pleasures; With no mean base calculations They have cultivated talents Even school day light affection Which in you are lying dormant. Counted such a trivial item They have risen far above you Sometimes following us to manhood In the powers of conversation, Growing with us into manhood Have advanced to that refinement Staying with us in our manhood Which lias raised them far above you, Is much purer, brighter, nobler, Widening the breach between you Than the wine bred love of veterans Which you still allow to widen, Thau the florid love of veterans, By your apathetic bearing lhirc young love is like a torrent, Bv your carelessness of manner. Rushing swiftly in a channel You must cultivate refinement In a great and mighty volume Burnish up your latent talents, But if led in many channels If you wish to be respected Ending each in sandy hollows If you would find favour with them. Each in sandy thirsty hollows, You must drop associations With no outlet but the inlet Which you feel do not improve you, Which must fill before the torrent Cast aside with manly firmness Can resume its former channel; Associations which degrade you. What was once a mighty torrent I ; Must develope all your talents Rushing, throbbing, rolling, onward Do much reading in your spare time, Losing all its strength of volume Spend more evenings with the maidens Becomes a purile trickling stream In a social bright home circle, Drained off into many hollows For no influence refines us Into many sandy hollows Like the friendship of good women. And if you draw this affection Come to me and I will teach von Towards you, and then cast it from you Give to me some of your spare time, Without earing for the suffering My desire is your advancement That you heedlessly are giving For the time when I shall see you You are only serving others Seeking after further knowledge, As yourself may have to suffer.” Striving after further knowledge ■ Then the good man paused a moment Widening your environment; But the maidens answered nothing Then the maidens will respect you, Only hung, their heads in silence. i I-f* continued, “ Ho my children » 1 <»n««er on these things, I pray you, Of? into the shades o? evening, 'ill.nk them over well, I ask you, In the dusky" shades of evening^ To his own house in the I will leave von now together.” village, Ami they watched him walking slowly ^ • 0. Longfellow. 81111*1*1 XG NEWS. CRICKET. ARRIVALS. Stanley v. 11. M. S. Beagle, Played on Government Get. 20. s.s. Amnion. House Haddock and won hy Stanley by 31) runs on the V 22. Fnrtmut from Bratitnn Loch, Port first innings. Score : Howard. Weddell Island and Port Stephens. Pas sengers—A. Hover and familv. IL M. S. Beagle. Oct. 25). Allen Gar.litt /• from Ticrra del Pliego, 1st Innings. ! Nov. o. II. M. S. Basilisk from Montevideo. Parle c Turner b Felton 13 10. s.s. Ileroilot. Failure e Saruey h Jameson I 5* 3 10. Furtnna from D-irwin. Passengers— L’eut. Ilallowes run out 0 Licutenai ts I.e Mesurier and II 1 wes, I'. K. Ilorsev, I-)r. Chambers b Felton G Ai\ her Ksq., H. N.. - Andrews, E.-q , R. N., Dr. Z. A. run out 1 Jameson, R. 1 r cm. Mr. Andrews e Jameson b Felton 0 Morris b Jameson DEPARTURES. 0 Anderson b Felton Oct. 22. S.S.- Ammon. 1 Lieut. Le Mesurier c Jameson b Felton G » 27. Chance for Fox Hay, Port Howard and Lieut. Lawson c and b Felton San Carlos. 2 Parnell not out I Oct. 28. Iforut for Fox Hay, Port Pmvard. Extras 0 Carcass and Saunders Islands. Passengers—Mrs. 1 iansen. (i. W. Henney, the Misses Ogilvie, J. Robertson Total and N. Morrison. 33 Nov. o. Fort.uua for Darwin, Passengers—LiICI1- tenants Lc Mesurier and Ilallowes, II. I’. Horsey, STANLEY. Ksq., R. N.> - Andrews. Esq., R. X., Dr. C. N. Foley, 1st Innings. Dr. Z. A. Jameson, F. Greet hurst and II. Wilkins. Dr. Jameson not out l Nov. 12. s.s. l/crodot. F. Durose c Anderson b Earle 8 „ 12. Ship 7W of Balmaha, Captain II. .1, Felton b Earle 0 Scongall. sailed in ha last, for the Clyde. C. W. Hill c Archer b Earle 5 ! Nov. 12. Ship Ague* Oswald. Captain C. Bowden, S. Kirwan b Le Mesurier 1G ■ sailed for Vancouver Island. A. Clulee b Fallace 3 G. A. Packe b Le Mesurier 11 i October 20th. s.s. Ammon arrived from England. Ryan b Fallace l Passengers—His Excellency the Governor W. Giev- G. Tun er b Lc Mesnrier 4 Wilsmi, Ksq., Mrs. Grey-Wilson and three children, Rev. E. G. Aspinall not out 7 Rev. Canon Aspinall. Mrs,' Aspinall and three children. S .rney b Le Mesurier t Miss Bournes, Mrs. Hansen. Miss K. Felton, Fnuilein Byes, &e., In Lam pc, Mr. Pa ice, Mr. and Mrs. Braxton and child. Mrs. F. E. Adams, N. Morrison, Iv Phillips, Mis- Total 72 Ferguson. Miss Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, F. 2nd Innings. Gree h list, M. McCarthy, 0. Long, G. Phillips, J. Dr. Jameson b Le Mesurier 12 McKenzie, W. McKenzie, B. 8alter, A. Woods, G. F. Durose absent ! Woods and E. Pugh. 0 J. Felton 1. b. w., b Fallace o October 22n Dr. Jameson’s Eleven v. Mr. Hill’s Eleven. Played Du. JAMESON’S ELEVEN. 1 on Government Paddock, on Saturday, November lUtli, and won by Dr. Jameson’s Eleven, Score : I)r. Jameson c Ilallowes bllill 28 G. A. Pocke b Hill 15 Mu. HILL’S ELEVEN. T. Creeiran c Saville b Hill lb Ryan b Aill f> Sergt. Fallace c Jameson b Crcegan 11 Anderson c and b Ilallowes 8 F. Durose b Creegan 6 i 3 Lieut. Ilallowes c and b Jameson 2 Pugh b Ilallowes i. • A. Archer c and b Ilallowes 5 C. W. Hill b Caeegan 12 o M. 1 Ialkett not out 22 Corpl. Saville c Rvan b Creegan o : Sergt. Davies b Packe 0 C. S. Parnell run out Rev. Father O’Gradv 1. b. w., b Packe 6 J. Short not out 2 IVoods c and b Creegan 5 A. Clulee c Durose b Ilallowes 5 A. Sarney c and b Packe 8 Byes, &c. • 15 Eicard not out 6 L. Fleuret hit wicket, b Packe 2 Total 119 Byes, &c., 3 -o 61 IN M EMORIAM,J SPRING, 1890. is You have known the Spring’s frail firstlings Oli! yes, they leave others the sowing. Nipped by the frosty air, For a harvest fully grown, Uplift their bright heads smiling And a life of sweetest ministry ' In a warmer atmosphere. Around God’s great white throne. * r Even so am I certain our Father, Rest assured it was infinite wisdom, 1 Calls away a small human flower ; Of our Father in I leaven above ! i-dr Who fathomed the strength of a baby's clasp, Ere the clouds that a life since must gather, *• Have yet begun to lower. And the wealth of a mother’s love. They are spared the toilsome sowing, “Where your treasure is there must vour heart be/’ And the leaping of tares and tears, Trust thy God who knows the best i And the weariness that ia the outcome, He alone bath perfect wisdom, Of full fruition of years. And he givetli perfect rest. “ Duty. !:1 .. ! In ever loving memory of Mary Harriet, the beloved wife of G. F. Johnson, who died at Hill Cove « November 7th, 1890, in the 21th year of her age. A year has passed, i And friends around us 1 Think the wound is almost healed ; • .1'V But they little know what sorrow • ■ Lies within our hearts concealed. ■ ; ! In loving memory of Rose Emily Marguerita, the beloved wife of James Thomas Bigg;, who died at Roy Cove, Nouember 14th, 1890. She is gone but not forgotten, Never shall her memory fade Sweetest thoughts will ever linger, 1 Around the spot where she is laid. ii In memory of Ellen Francis Bartlett, the dearly loved wife of Henry Adams, de >arte l this life at i. Rio Lurdu, August 15th, 1897, aged 39 years, * ‘ I aui home in Heaven, Dear ones, All the pain and grief are over Ohl happy and so bright; There is perfect joy and beauty, Every restless tossing passed, in this everlasting light. J I am now at peace for e/er Safely home in heaven at last. Nelly. v y' it i. ! ! r ! >. ■ W. R. Hardy wishes to inform his numerous customers that he has received, by the last steam -v, a large assortment of Christmas goods. Wanted :—A s tuation, or work by the day. Apply to Mrs. Berling, Stanley Price of the Magazine:—Unstamped, 4/- per annum; stamped. 4/6 ; single co; ies, 4d. each. Copies can be obtained at the Parsonage, Stanley. Charge for Advertisements :—6d per line of 12 words. Chare© for inclosing Circular's :—7/6 per month ; for staple-fastening Circulars, 10/- per month. The Magazine is published on the 15th of each month. 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Canon of Christ Church Cathedral. ■ elect estev S V’ .—Capt^ McLauchlin, Ministers Chui*chJ warden. i Mr. YY. A. Hardin?, People’? Church-warden. . ■ < Mr. F. I. Kin?, Honorary Secretary. • • • .• I Mr. Thos. Binnie. Honorary Treasurer, : Mr. Joseph Aldridge, and Mr. Arthur Hardy, Sidesmen. ! , v * .., '? i !•• I \ . ■ &i. v Y- vi ■ * i1 •sr .... : Ui* V :.v • s ■ v- •■i . N-.r I: .'F- Ijgr---- ' I. I The Lessons, &c.t for every Sunday and Holy Day in February. 2. Presentation of Morning. Exodus 13. 1-17 : Matthews 18. 21-19. 3: Ps* | Christ, iu the temple. [9-11. For the Epistle—Malachi 3. 1-5. Gospel, Luke 2. 22-40. ; ;■ • Evening. Haggai 2. 1-10 : Acts 20. 1-17 : Psalms 12-14. 6. Septuagesima. 1 Morning. Genesis 1 & 2. 1-4 : Rev. 21. 1-9 : Ps. 30 & 31. ■W' \ 70 days before Eas^er> j Epistle—1 Corinthians 9. 24-27 : Gospel, Matthew >, i 20. MO. ! Evening. Genesis 2. 4 or Job 38 : Rev. 21. 9-22. 6 : Ps. l ! 32-34. : 13. Sexagesima {60): Morning. Genesis 3 : Matthew 24. 29 : Psalm 68. } Epistle—2 Cor. 11. 19-31 : Gospel. Luke 8. 4-15. ' Evening. Genesis 6 or 8 : Acts 27.18 : Psalms 69 & 70. t ; 20. Quinquagesima (60) Morning. Genesis 9.1-20 : Matthews 27. 27-57 : Psalms ; 102 & 103. r Epistle—1 Cor. 13. 1-13 : Gospel, Luke 18. 31-43. Evening- Genesis 12 or 13: Romans 4: Psalm 104. i 23. 1st day of Lent 1 Morning. Isaiah 58. 1-13 : Mark 2. 13-23 : Ps. 6: 32: 36. •/ ' Ash- Wednesday. J Epistle—Joel 2. 12-17 : Gospel, Matthews 6. 16-21. ; u Evening. Jonah 3 : Hebrews 12. 3-18 : Ps. 102 : 130 & f 24. Saint Matthias, Morning. 1 Samueal 2. 27-36 : Mark 1. 21 : Ps. 116-118. Apostle & Martyr. } Epistle—Acts 1. 15-26: Gospel, Matthews 11. 25-30. Evening. Isaiah 22.15 : Romans 1. 1-18 : Ps. 119. 1-32. 143. I 27. 1st Sunday in Lent. Morning. Genesis 19. 20-30 : Mark 3. 13 : Ps. 120-125. jJ\ , Epistle—2 Cor. 6. 1-10: Gospel, Matthew 4. 1-11. : ’ Evening. Genesis 22. 1-20 or 23 j Romans 9. 19: Ps. BIRTHS, [126-131. i Dec. 15. Hummel, Speedwell Island. The wife of H. Hummel of a son. „ 28. Netzel, Stanley, the Avife of C. Netzel of a daughter. : Jan. 10 Alazia, Stanley, the wife of G. Alazia of a son. 9. Dettleff, Stanley, the wife of T. Dettleff of a daughter. i Jan. 12. At Stanley, the wife of John Poppy of a daughter. Dec. Keay At fox Bay, the wife of Dr. Keay of a daughter. V MARRIAGES. Dec. 3. Manns and Williams. At Stanley, Ernest Manns and Claudina Williams. {They left the same day for Valdivia, ChiliJ. : „ 28. Robson and McCarthy. At Stanley, John R. Robson and Laura L. McCarthy. Dec. 29. ELelway and Betts. At Stanley, Charles E. Kelway and Ann Betts. ! DEATHS. Dec. 2. At Stanley, Robert Bruce Chapman, (of New Zealand), Aged 26. „ 30. At Stanley, Joseph Lehman : suddenly, Aged 51 years. > Dec. At Sandy Point, Alfred Bishop. Of Robert Emil vv* i , IN MEMORIAM and the life saith the 1^° from Time into Eternity, Nov. 4 1896. St. John XI 25. 26. 141 am the resurrection : £ believeth on me shall n#>v*r a? ^“eveth on me though he were dead, yet shall he live, and whosoever liveth and may rest from their Labours and t^ir^worlra^do fU " ^|e88e» ftre *n t'tie L°rd > hom henoeforth, that [ I i .3 CHURCH SERVICES. CHRIST CHURCH, FALKLAND ISLANDS. Sunday :—/IDOClltUQ pCa\?eC at 11 a.m. ' Receipts. : i £ s. d. *3 JEveniiuj ipra^er at 7 p.m. Nov. 7. Offertory 2 11 r i Wkkk-days :—/IDoruilld iPl'aVCl' (daily) at 8.45. ” I4 * o ... 2 8 4| w 2L ...... 1 15 lOi. BpeiUUG Ipuayev (Wednesday) at 28 ...... 1 17 2| [7 p.m. Thank Offerings 16 0 Ube Ibolg Communion on the 1st and 3rd i N £9 8 1H Sundays of the month at 12 noon; and on the 2nd, dlli, and 5th (if any) Sundays of the month Expenditure. at 8 a.in. To Sexton for wages .320 f Blower & Bell Ringer 1 0 0 Tiik Sacrament ok Baptism, and Churchings on Extra Blowing 3 4 any Sunday or week-day. October Deficit 1 14 Di Balance *%% ... 3 8 10 i Choir Practices ;—On. Wednesday, after Evening Service, at 7.45 p.m,, sharp. £9 8 lli Choir 1jractions for tiir Children in the Vestry :v> on Sunday after Sunday School at 3,30 p.m., DECEMBER. t and on Wednesday at 4,10 p.m. Rkckipts Sundav School in Christ Church at 2,30 p.m. Dec. 5. Offertory ... 2 16 lli ?> 12. 1 9 0« Catechising :—On Sunday in Christ Church at 10 „ 19. a.m. ; - 33 1 9 2 jj 25. Christmas Day 1 13 11 Tiik Falkland Islands’ Lending Library in the n 26. 13 1 19 7 Vestry on Saturday at 3. p.m, » 29. Festival Service ... 2 14 6 Balance 3 8 10 J t Thk Children's Library in the Vestry on Sunday at 4 p.m., and on Saturday at 3. p.m. 15 12 0} Penny Savings Bank;—On Monday in the Senior Expenditure. Government .School at 9.30 a.in., and in the 3 3 0 Infant School at 10.30 a.m. To Sexton for wages Blower and Bell Ringer 2 0 0 3 4 AVERAGES, NOVEMBER, 1897. Extra Blowing. Messenger 2 0 F. I. Co. Paraffin and candles 2 14 8 Balance •« • 8 10 oa\ Number ok Congregation ... Morning 285 i il 15 12 OJ 33 33 ... Evening 166 Number ok Coins ... Morning ... 140 IIon. Treasurer. 3? 33 ... Evening ••• 6o£ r Number of coins in the Offertories;— TUGS. BINNIE, 1 four-shilling piece, 5 half-crowns, 12 florins, 35 shillings, 90 sixpences, 101 threepenny pieces, 456 The Bishop expects to visit Stanley shortly. pence, 108 half-pence, 10 farthings, 9 other coins. Mr. Wainwright, the Organ Builder, arrived from DECEMBER. Buenos Ayres early in December. He has since tuned Number ok Congregation ... Morning ... 173 the Organ and many pianos. i 3> Evening ... 147 33 H. M. S. Flora will shortly relieve the “ Retribution” V Number of Coins ««« Morning 87 on this Station. Capt. Norcock has been promoted to the Evening ... 48 mand of her with the rank of Commodore. 33 33 com 3 five shilling pieces, 8 half-crowns, 20 florins, 49 The RomanCathoi.ic BAZAAitistobe held on the 18th /> shillings. 123 sixpences, 111 threepenny pieces, 322 instant. The Church Bazaar has iu consequence been {I pence, 73 half pence, 2 farthings. postponed. ' 0 ! ! ENTERTAINMENTS. love with Hob, nml llie bcs# s -'me of all is where slio and the old man comfort one another. Boh is so distrusted A most enjoyable amateur Dramatic Entcrtaiment with the disdain and contempt of thebaronet'sdaughter ! was given bv the Officers and men of II. M. S. Bangle, that his good .sense asset ts itself and he sees that, all io assisted bv the local talent, on Nov. 29th. 1397. A not gold that glitters ,and the j»lnv ends by liis hemming, uf glance at the balance sheet will show that the proceeds fully aware of the virtues of the homely yet elevcr and sweet cousin Polly. : were most kindly given to the building funds of the Cathedral and Roman Catholic. Chapel, and that the lai- 'Flic whole stage arrangements. as scenery and dresses gest amount that has ever been received on one day was were admirable. It only remains i«i say that the inter % taken. The Entertainment consisted of two farces mediate portion was alike splendid, the songs and dances with songs and step dances in the interval. being most amusing, t’aptain Gamble Sung a la Gros- niith, a song called “The Baby on the Shore,” which \ The marked inprovement of our local talent spoke volumes for the care and hard work of the indefatigable suits his beautiful tenor to perfection and as an encore \ stage manager— lMr. II. A. Horsey, R. N., and the high a most laughable skit upon the so called dancing of the ;■ level which they reached is shown by the fact that.pub present, day with a lay figure dressed up, to represent lic opinion seems to have been about equally divided, as a young lady, the exceedingly c.ever way in which he to which was the best play, as also which was the best managed his somewhat awkward partner and the supera player. Mr. Horsey in the first play and Mr. Hill in bundant energy and vigour, which he threw into the ■! the second acting their parts to perfection, while as to whole thing is shown by the virtuous indignation fell bv the ladies, each excelled: with the other characters it is some of the spectators who thought she was alive. It was ' hard to individualize, where all were so good. also a pity that the good humoured exaggerated take The first play “My Lady help,” was founded upon off of the cook-house dancing should have annoyed some. £ the prejudices of the self important selfmade man who Great praise was also due to the men who so admir has escaped the Scvlla of toadyism which is so common ably supported the credit <»t t lie ship with their songs to his class, to fall into the Charybdis' of distrust and and dances and altogether our th.mks are due to each dislike towards the aristocracy. ami all for the thorough spirit in which everything was This self-made man Mr. B. Pennygrass has adopted done, and not the lca-t to those who look such trouble in and educated his nephew, who has become a clever young preparing the scenery and room. artist, and has successfully courted and won Lady Eva, V the daughter of an improverished old family, at which PROGRAMME. the old man is furious and declares that he will stop his allowance and not leave a penny of his hard and proudly Tiie Original Commediktta. Entitled. won fortune to support the offspring of a stuck up effete ~J/r LADY HELP." generation. But having arranged to visit his nephew, Jack Desborough ... Mr W. Ryan. R. N. Lady Eva, who is a fine, unconventional and loving (An artist, married clandestinely to Lady Eva Waldron.) i Duly Eva Deshm-ougli ... Miss Keli,m. } g;rl, determined that she will win him o»*er to her side, ( Jack’s wife, originally Lady Eva Waldron) and adopts the somewhat.u mudaring ui» roleuue inof hidvmwy helpnoip touj her.,ei ; Benja,nin pe„nvgrass ...... Mr. II.- K...... Horsey,~...... R. N. t f yo-mg husband and so captivates the old fellow during ; ( A retired Tooley Street. Butter Merchant—Jack's uncle.) his -lay. that not the least suspecting who she is and not j ! knowing that his nephew has already married, sets his j At the fall of the curtain the following Selection of Ir an-upon making her his niece and promises to make j Songs, &c., were rendered : generous settlements upon them on the day of their ii. Song, “OutintlieGrecn Fields,”P. 0.G.Pratt.E.N. cmarriage, arriage, on which the young people after keeping up Jj 2. Song. “Fiddle and 1, ” Miss Felton. ✓ for h time ilie pretended opposition giv e in and getting j o. Comic Song, Commander I). A. Gamble, R. N. hi m to write out and sign an agreement for them to sign j 4. Song and dance. “The Gate, or I am Waiting,” (■ which commits lmn to the acknowledgment of their Masler-at-Arms J. Kirkpatrick, R. N. union do so. and then produce the marriage certificate, \ 5. Song, “ IA>r all Eternitv, ’’ Miss V. Eel ton. winch for the moment angers the old man, hut lie tin- 0. Song, “ Father O’Flymq” Dr. S. Hamilton. «ily wines round, and gives them his blessing and the j 7. Comic Song, “And the Verdict was, Cm tain is rung down v.ith “ail’s well that ends well.” I A. B., G. Hitt, R. N. The 2nd. farce was upon very similar lines but j 8- Hornpipe, ... A. B., T. Burnett, R. N. v. as on the contrary the purse proud overbearingmush- i room baronet and his daughter looking down upon the { unpretentious, honest, Mrs. Aspinull kindly contented to preside (it the unpretentious, honest, outspoken, successful retired ! piano. tradesman and his w iie who have done well bv their sou, « hce manly though somewhat shy young fellow, who An Interval of 10 Minutes, has fallen in love or thinks he has, with the said purse proud daughter, he gets them to call upon his parent* Part II. an': the wnole play turns upon their disgust with the t dear old man, who though undoubtedly vulgar is pos- A Laughaijlf Farce. Entitled, ses^ed of an honest.* warm. golden old heart, there is “ HUB BLEU." also a niece,ni sweet and ! sympathetic, Polly, who is in i i I iiC ■ Characters. Song, “ I Toney, will you cling to me?” C. Taylor Christopher Hogg, (a relireil Pork Butcher) Song, “ Come hack from Dreamland,” A. Stevens Mr. C. W. Hill. Song, “ Some one to say Good-bye to,” A. Grade Boii, (his son) Lieut. C. E. Lo Mesurier, R. N. Song, My Girl,” D. Keating ' Sir Thvnngummy Tallboy, Lieut. R. N. Lawson, R. N. ; Song, Her eyes don’t shine like diamonds,” II. Burman 1 (Chair nail of the Trans- Vtiantic Balloon Co,) Chorus, u Down in Carolina,” Troupe Sineus, (a servant) Li-lit F. ,1, Hallowes, K. N. Song, “Thc 0M Rustic Bridge,” A. McDonald Adele, ('I'aHhoy’s daughter) Miss Felton. Song, “ Virginia’s Daughter,” A. Matthews ; Polly. (Hogg’s niece) Miss V. C. Felton. Song, “ Louisiana Lou,” Mr. W. H. Murray Mrs. Hogg, Mrs. Williams. Song, “Don't keep the gals awaiting,” A. Wigge Song, “Ilouev O’,” " D. Woods R KCKirrs. Finale, “ De Ole Banjo,” Troupe Sale of ’I’ickets £33 4s fid >5 „ Programmes 10 5 INTER VA L. Total £3.3 U 11 PART II. Clog Dance, W. Bulman Pa ym knts. Song, “ Soldiers of the Queen,” A. McDonald Hire of Assembly Room £3 0 0 Song “ Algy ” G. Downing * (A reduction on the usual charges being allowed hv the Song, “ Jack’s the Boy,” Mr. W. H. Murray Directors in consideration of Carpenters of ship putting Hornpipe, Mr. 11. P. Ritchie together new chairs). Printing notices, tickets, and pro Sketch, entitled “ The Rival Tragedians,” ! grammes, £1 12 0. Torn! £4 12 0 Distribution Song, “ Coster’s Sister,” 0. Tavlor of balan -e. Ch. of England Building Fund £20 0 8 Highland Dance, W. McMalmn Roman Catholic Building Fund 9 2 11 Song, “ The Diver,” D. Keating Total £29 2 1 1 Song, “ The song that will live for ever,” D. Woods ( Sd.) C. E. Le Mesurier. Lieut. H. K. Horsey. Paymaster. i;' “GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.” On December 10th. 1897,, by far the best entertain ment of the kind that, we have seen in recent years was Bv Sale of Tickets and programmes, £21 13 0. given by the Christy Miusterl 'Troupe of II. M. S. “Basi Hire of Assembly Room £h. Printing, 19s. Hire of lisk” in the Assembly Room, in aid of the building funds piano 7s. fid, Cartage of chairs &c., os, Percentage of the three places of Worship in Stanley, all the songs of expenses of Troupe, £ 1 1 6. Paid—Cathedral build- were of a high class and were well sung, Mr. W. H. ding Fund £4 13 4. Tabernacle Fund £\ 13 4. Murray made a capital leader and it was a treat to watch Roman Catholic Chapel, £\ 13 4/Total £'l l 13 0. the genuine fun and clever facial play of 1). Keating, one Approved, Edward P. Asiie, Commander, t of the end men. ’I he usual riddles were asked and un- (Signed,) Ciiaulks W. C, Strickland, Treasurer. swered tlieonlv one unanswered was “ How many bricks will it take to finish the Cathedral?” we trust that it To the Editor. Dkak Sir, will not he lung before it can he answered and such gen Wishing to be enlightened on a certain subject, which erous help as this will substai Li sly hasten the time. I mvself cannot undertand or explain, itoccurredto me, In the second part, among so much that was excellent, with vour leave and sanction, to appeal to your readers the Hornpipe of Mr. II. P. Ritchie was a revelation, the for an explanation of my difficulty, as I think that they time, hythm, and lightness, as well as the intricacy of the ure on the whole a well instructed body, and aide to en (o steps, we think, would he hard to match much less beat, lighten me, if it be possible. Now, thanking you in an the sword dance of Mr. McMahon also calls for special ticipation for inserting my letter, I will put the question ; notice, but undoubtedly the greatest treat of the even- it is this, wherein does the superiority of a shepherd mg were thc songs of 1). Keating. "The Diver” followed over a navvy lie and why is the shepherd supposed to lie as an encore by “Rocked in the Cradle of the deep,” in a superior station in life, in comparison with a navvv. such a splendid' bass voice has seldom been heard in Stan I am myself only a navvy and was, in my own conceit, ley. 'The greatest credit is due to all concerned especially cpiitc contented not to say proud of my position, until a ¥ to* T. Baker, the musical director, the choruses were dav or two ago, when I heard a young lady say the-e . i excellent, and it must have taken immensepatienceaud words, “Oh he is only a common navvy.” My literary : constant practice to have brought about such a result. powers quite fail me, when I attempt to put into writing We must not forget the laughable farce which was the utter scorn with which these words were spoken, jnucli appreciated by all. Everything was accompanied and l can assure you, Sir, when I arrived home that ibv the ship’s string hand and we came away with the niirht, my pride and contentment, had fallen quite to the feeling that we had an exceptionally talented ship’s com ground, and I set about, as a reasonable man, to consider pany among us Our very best thanks are due to all. the question I have put to your readers, for if I could if come to a satisfactory conclusion that the shepherd was programme. above a navvy, I would do my best to persuade any mas l! * Opening Chorus, “ De Ringtail’d Coon, ” Troupe ter to elevate me to the seemingly superior station. But I confess I am entirely beaten and cannot see wh irein the Song, “ Grand Old Song ” W. McLeod v i \ I \ ! VJ superiority lies, although I put to myself several quest- tion, 7dl. J. Williams. Guachen-kin-Aike. 10<]|. fj $ i< ns. which I will give as briefly as possible. Felton. Killick Aike. 17(11. W. White, Kiilik Aiko, 5dl. ] 1st. Tn point of wages, and in this world wages must S. Wilkins, Kiilik A ike, 5dl, .1. I Iallidny, Hill Station, i be counted as a very important thing, I find that what lOdl. (’. Bartlett, Kashi Ilill Station. 1 5dl. Hugh Willis] with contracts and monthly pay, my salary (if a common Pale Aike, lOdl. A. Smith. Bella Vista, 20dl. W. Betts, navvy’s pay mav be dignified with that naniej issuperioi Mount Knteraiice, 15dl. W. Wilkinson, ‘•('anon de In* to the shepherd’s wages. . Marlin*,” 70 *: •T ; i apu'n, but one cannot live in a pi »ce 15 years without has fallen through for this year and it has been ll oiurht i keeping a deep interest for the spot ami its inhabitants.” more advisable Jo go on still mi the old lines. Lm ,j.Q 1< Gardening votes. Cabbage seed should he sown at Select Vestry have authorized (he putting of a box lab \i once, in sheltered corners and beds. The plants will he elled “Choir” in the Cathedral and into this y\e hope ready for transplanting, when the potatoes are dug and friends ami well wishers will kindly drop contributions, if the ground is well manured will begin to supply white especially when the efforts of the Choir to do their duty cabbage in November and December. Yl inter Cos Let have been real and earnest. The. contents of the I t x i tuce seed should also he soon in rich soil under a west with other voluntary contributions will he appr< printed [ fence, they will stand the winter, if looked after and for Choir expenses. For the work of the past \car Mr. i come in earlv in spring. Bertrand kindly offered 2 handsome iiix prizes. Mrs. Halitual drunkards. Before the liquor Commission Dean 2 second ditto, and Mrs. Anson 2 third din England. Mr. K. Iloyd, Chief Constable of Glasgow, these last for the younger hoys. Good and had marks i'll said, he was strongly in favour of an alteration of the law are given as deserved : every good mark has the power with regard to habitual drunkards. Mr. 1). Dewar, to remove a had one and when, at the. close of the. year, Chief Constable of Dundee, said, he advocated legislation the marks were made up and the votes of the ( hoir dealing with habitual drunkhards. Tl is points to the generally taken on the conduct and usefulness of the permanent confinement and employment for the public boys, the result was as follows: service of all confirmed drunkards. The marvel is Donald Pitaluga, balance of good marks 20 votes 10 that it has not been done a century ago. Willie Mammn 2n 9 AJew Year's Ere. The old year closed with the annu (Winners of Mr. Bertrand's Pri>.»s'. al “ bombardment” of lions \s.The youths seemed to en- Alec. Borntsen H) 8 8 juv the sport with their usual undistiirhed zest, It ( Edward Binnie 1 9 . would he well in future, if the stones were thrown some ’( Frank Brown j 20 8 : what higher, ami thus avoid the windows. winners of Mrs. Dean's prizes (in the ease i f t! ese two Funerals. The Editor has been requested to explain : last named hoys it was thought fairest to divide one of Why earth is thrown into the grave during the Service ? the prizes in two). ! Hector Allen 19 ... 18 It was really a heathen custom and implied that it was i a humane act to cover up anv human remains found Percy Brown 10 - above ground. Now as we leave the spirit of the de (winners of Mrs. Anson’s prizes). puted in the hands of the All-Father, so we commit In addition to the above, 2 parlies and a picnic (this their dust to the earth. Dust-or very loose soil week) were given during the year t<> those who had not should he thrown in. not stones or lumps of hard day. exceeded a certain number of had marks.— 'i he noise of the latter grates on the feelings of the Capa Vemlroke Sands. On December 27th these mourning relations. sands seemed to he alive with himic.n beings ami horses, The Sunday School Examinations, were held the last over 90 of the latter were counted. A good sprinkling week in November and on Sunday afternoon, 26th Dec.. of the fa r sex graced the scene vith their | resente. Ilis Excellency the Governor and Mrs. Grey Wilson Unfortunately rain fell more or less most ot the after very kindly presented the Prizes to those who had won noon. The races were as follows :— them—for work done and for regular attendance. 1st W. Beck’s B’ossom(ll. Clifton), 1st: I). f.then’s Govern wnit School Prize Distribvtiou. On the Bantam(E. Suriez), 2nd, stakes jk'A. 2. W. Peck’s ditto prey ions Friday, Christmas eve, the Prize distribution ditto, ditto : J. I); vis’s Black Prince,B .Day i.-). 2m!. JL5. in the Government Schools took place in the Senior 8, J. V. Ilartcn’ Carthorse^Fieuret), 1st : C; } t. Ennui- School-room, I lis Excellency and Mrs. Grey Wilson ga’s Colorou(W. Etheridge), 2nd. Jtb. 4. F. Unit y's being present. 'I'he room was prettily decorated with Ponv(A. Robson) 1st: (>'. Robson’s (!rcy((I. Robson) 5‘-ti\e Christ mas wreaths and plants, The children sting 2nd : 5, J. Coleman's Grey(Alkins) 1st : .1. SmithV ( ol- . - >.iie soi g- and performed some gymnastic, exercises. orou(J. Smith) 2nd: 80/—: (5, R. Hurt's Cob r« i (R. Mr. Darose made some excellent remarks on the ob Short) 1st: F. Ihrdy' Pony*A. Robson) 2nd : Jl 1. 7, jects of education to which mere hook learning is hut a W. (’let hero’s Grey(W. Clc'iiiero) 1st : .J. Davis's Black i ! stepping stone. His Excellency, short time that lie has Prince(Da is) 2nd : TJ. 8. J. Clethero’s (oloiou(W. been in the Colony, lias noticed one of our weak points, Clethero) 1st: J. Von Ilarten's C artl*orse(E. Sunez) 0 viz. a tendency to extravagance and wastefulness, and 2ml : 6o/-. 9, Consolation Race. Entrance 2/- each : .*! very strongly urged the duty of thrift. 1st J. Sharp’s Ovaro 20/-: 2nd W. Peck’s Blossom : I The Church was decorated as usual and fully repaid 10/—: 3rd R. Short’s Colorou. time am! labour expended for owing to the manv flower Clean Certificates. The following Sti tions In ve been ing plants kindly lent bv friends it looked verv nice m- removed from Q uirantine: Mr. Vere Pack®, Fitzroy deed. On Wednesday evening, 28th Dec. Ridge. Mr. Felt n, Arroyoinalo Camp ihere was a Festival Service in the Cathedral. After a i shortened evening Service, Christmas Carols were sung SHIPPING NEWS FOR DECEMBER 1897. by the choir. * : / P?'t!h Januai7 6, 20. & February 3, & 17. ARRIVALS. 1 Nctrlu",r B !| ^•>v. 22. IT. M. S. Swallow from Montevideo, „ 3 s.s. Taxis sailed. v "b Mo’jn >t arrive l fro a Fitzroy. ,, ,, 11. M. S. Swallow sailed for Monte. c. 1 s. s. T. SIS' ,, 7. Ciianck sailed for West Falklands. v «. Fori'o'.N'A arrived from Darwin. ,, y. 11. M. S. Bkagle sailed for Montevideo. .. Richard Williams arrived from Pebble Is ,, 10 Foutuna. sailed for Darwin and North Arm. lam!. j, 11 II. M. S. Basilisk sailed for Montevideo. „ 12. I) midi Rirque WaTKUKoX, Captain M. „ 11 Fair Rosamond sailed for Fox Rav. Xi.sse i. Car/o of steam coal from Newport. „ 17 Hornet for Darwin. Passengers—Mrs. Robert „ 1 l.IIouxrcr arrived from San Carlos ami Walker Rieve and four children. aquita Creek. Passengers—Mrs. Richard Short, 3 child J3 JJ German Barque P in ballast for Barba- ren and David Stewart, does. j, 21. s.s. Ramsks arrived. „ 17 Ricuakd Williams for 'Peal Inlet and Sal ,, 22. Forties a arrived from North Arm. vador. „ „ Hornet arrived from Darwin. „ 24. The Ramses sailed for England. ., Fair Rosamond arrived from North Arm „ 30. IIornkt sailed for Port Howard. Hill Cove and Fox 15ay. Passenger—Miss Newing. and Rov Cove. Passengers—Miss Bournes and Miss Jan. (). 18.)8. II. M. S. Beagle arrived from Aspiuall (Hill Cove), .Mr. and Mrs. Perry (Port Montevideo. Howard). DEPARTURES. „ „ Foutuna sailed for Darwin, Warker Creek Nov. Hi. II. M. S. R\musk left on a cruise round and North Arm. Passengers—11. 1C.- the Gover the Islands, 11. E. the Governor and F. C. Hulk- nor, F. C. Ilalkett, Esq., G. A. Cobb, Esq. and L ell Esq. on board. ■ A. E. Bail loti Esq. „ ., ForruNA sailed for North Arm. „ 31. Fair Rosamond sailed for North Arm. ,. 2") Foutuna sailed for P. Howard and Darwin. ., German Barque Lorkluv, Captain A. II. llegc- Passim rers—R. Blake, Esq. and C. Long. imiuce, sailed in ballast for Pisagua. ,. 28 Hurnict sailed for Fitzroy. A R R l V AI „S—Con tin ned. Dec. 2. Hornet sailed for Fitzroy and San Carlos. Jan. 8. The Fair Rosamond from North Arm. Pass Passenger—Mrs. \\ . Riggs. engers—Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs J. 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FLU ID-SOLUBLE Alex. Robertson, Chemist, OBAN, N.B. S7j : : i»P'- • r.5 •; : L-/. '•* "• S'- ... (. .. ■ % i t ■ J •: 1 h I ! The Lessons, &c., for every Sunday and Holy Day in February. 2. Presentation of Morning. Exodus 13. 1-17 : Matthews 18. 21-19. 3: Ps. Christ in the temple. } [9-11. For the Epistle—Malachi 3. 1.-5. Gospel, Luke 2. 22-40. Evening. Haggai 2. 1-10 : Acts 20. 1-17 : Psalins 12-14. 6. Septuagesima. I Morning. Genesis 1 & 2. 1-4 : Rev. 21. 1-9 : Ps. 30 & 31. 70 days before Easter, j Epistle—1 Corinthians 9. 24-27 : Gospel, Matthew 20. 1-16. Evening. Genesis 2. 4 or Job 38 : Rev. 21. 9-22. 6 : Ps. * 32-34. i 13. Sexagesima {60): Morning. Genesis 3 : Matthew 24. 29 : Psalm 68. Epistle—2 Cor. 11. 19-31: Gospel. Luke 8. 4-15. Evening.o Genesis 6 or 8 : Acts 27. 18 : Psalms 69 & 70. 20. Quinquagemna (60) Morning. Genesis 9.1-20 : Matthew 27. 27-57 : Psalms 102 & 103. Epistle—1 Cor. 13. 1-13 : Gospel, Luke 18. 31-43. Evening-O Genesis 12 or 13 : Romans 4 : Psalm 104. 23. 1st day of Lent Morning. Isaiah 58. 1-13 : Mark 2. 13-23 : Ps. 6: 32: 36. Ash- Wednesday. } Epistle—Joel 2. 12-17 : Gospel, Matthew 6. 16-21. Evening. Jonah 3 : Hebrews 12. 3-18 : Ps. 102 : 130 & 24. Saint Matthias, Morning. 1 Samuel 2. 27-36 : Mark 1. 21 : Ps. 116-118. Apostle & Martyr. } Epistle—Acts 1. 15-26: Gospel, Matthew 11. 25-30. Evening. Isaiah 22. 15: Romans 1. 1-18 : Ps. 119. 1-32. 1*43. 27. 1st Sunday in Lent. Morning. Genesis 19. 20-30 : Mark 3. 13 : Ps. 120-125. Epistle—2 Cor. 6. 1-10: Gospel, Matthew 4. 1-11. Evening. Genesis 22. 1-20 or 23 : Romans 9. 19 : Ps. BIRTHS, [126-131. Dec. 15. Rummel, Speedwell Island. The wife of H. Rummel of a sou. „ 28. Netzel, Stanley, the wife of C. Netzel of 3, daughter. Jan. 10 Alazia, Stanley, the wife of G. Alazia of a son. „ 9. Dettleft’ Stanley, the wife of T. Dettleff of a daughter. •J ru. 12. At Stanley, the wife of John Poppy of a daughter. Dec. Keay, Pox Bav, the wife of Dr. Keay of a daughter. MARRIAGES, Dec. 3. Manns and Williams. At Stanley, Ernest Manns and Claudina Williams. ( They left the same day for Valdivia, Chili). 28. Robson and McCarthy. At Stanley, John R. .Robson and Laura L. McCarthy. Dec. 29. Kelway and Betts. At Stanley, Charles E. Kelway and Ann Betts. DEATHS. Dec. 2. At Stanley, Robert Bruce Chapman, (of New Zealand), Aged 26. 30. At Stanley, Joseph Lellman : suddenly, Aged 51 years. I ' D-c. At Sandv Point, Alfred Bishop. : IN MEMORIAM ! Tim-iut0 E^-iity, Nov. 4 1890. St. John XI 25. 26. "Inmthe resurrection Lelievcth on me shall nwlr ri;~ » o ”e“ev;*th0,1 ms though he were dead, yet shall he live, and whosoever liveth and may rest from their labour* i A/- ' l5' “ Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord ; from henceforth, that SPOUTS, an i their works do follow them. ” .. a' ■ i Ifcillli CHURCH SERVICES. CHRIST CHURCH, FALKLAND ISLANDS. si:ni»ay /iDornin^ flM'a^er at 11 sum. Kkckipts. Nov. 7. £ s. d. Evening ff>va$er at 7 p.m. Offertory ... 2 11 6} » 14, 55 V V « %% « 2 8 4| Week-days :—jflDoruillQ Ipcapcr (dally) at 8.45. 55 21, . 55 1 15 10i JBventUQ lPra\?er (Wednesday) at 55 28. ,, %% v ...... 1 17 24 I hank Offerings [7 p.m. 16 0 TIbe Ibolp Gommuuiou on the 1st and 3rd £9 Sundays of the month at 12 noon; and on the 8 in 2nd, 4th, sind 5th (if any) Sundsiys of the month Expenditure, at 8 a.in. To Sexton for wages * » % 3 2 0 Blower & Bell Ringer ... 1 0 0 Thk Sacrament ok Baptism, and Cuurchings on Extra Blowing any Sunday or week-slay. 3 4 s. October Deficit % % % *»• 1 14 Ojr Balance %%% • % V »%* %% % %%• ... 3 8 10i Cnoiu Practices:—On Wednesday, after Evening Service, sit 7,45 p.m., sharp. £9 8 114 > Ciioik Practices fur tiik Children in the Vestry on Sunday after Sunday School at 3.30 p.m., DECEMBER. and on Wednesday at 4.10 p.m. Receipts Sunday School in Christ Church at 2.30 p.m. Dec. 0. Offertory • •• ... 2 16 lla „ 1*. 1 9 O2 Catechising :—On Sunday in Christ Church at 10 >1 „ 19. a. m. 55 1 9 2 51 25. Christmas Day ... 1 13 11 The Falkland Islands’ Lending Library in the ,5 26. 15 1 19 7 Vestry on Saturday at 3. p.m. is 29. Festival Service . 2 14 6 Balance %% v • • V ... 3 8 10J Tiik Children's Library in the Vestry on Sunday at 4 p.m., and on Saturday at 3, p.m. 15 12 0} Penny Savings Bank:—On Monday in the Senior Expen ditCkr, Government School at 9.30 a.rn., and in the 3 3 0 Infant .School at 10.30 a.m. To Sexton for wages ...... Blower and Bell Ringer...... 2 0 0 3 4 AVERAGES, NOVEMBER, 1897. Extra Blowing...... Messenger 2 0 F. I. Co. Paraffin and candles. 2 14 8 Balance • %% • % v %%% • %% ... 8 10 0} Number ok Congregation ... Morning ... 285 £ 15 12 0J 5? 5? Evening ... 166 Number of Coins Morning 140 Hon. Treasurer. ... 15 55 ... Evening ••• 65J Number of coins in the Offertories:—* THOS. BIN NIK, 1 four-shilling piece, 5 half-crowns, 12 florins, 35 shillings, 90 sixpences, 101 threepenny pieces, 456 The Bishop expects to visit Stanley shortly. pence, 108 half-pence, 10 farthings, 9 other coins. Mr. Wain WRIGHT, the Organ Builder, arrived from s. DECEMBER. Buenos Ayres early in December. He has since tuned If Number ok Congregation ... Morning ... 173 the Organ and many pianos. t/ 147 c 55 5> Evening H. M. S. Flora will shortly relieve the “ Retribution” Number of Coins • • • • % • Morning • • • 87 on this Station. Capt. Novcock has been promoted to the Evening 48 command of her with the rank of Commodore. 55 55 held on the 18th 3 five shilling pieces, 8 half-crowns, 20 florins, 49 The Roman Catholic Bazaarisio be instant. The Church Bazaar has iu consequence been ■hillings, 123 sixpences, 111 threepenny pieces, 322 pence, 73 half pence, 2 farthings. postponed. - r ENTERTAINMENTS. love with Bob. and the W* s •mie nf all is whom glia nil(^ r : the old man comfort one another. Bob is so disgusted ■ A most enjoyable amateur Dramatic Kntcrtaiment with the disdain and contempt of the baronet's dau«rl,u.r ! wbs "iven bv the'Officers and men of II. M. S. Beagle, that his «rood sense asserts itself and he sees that all j( assisted bv the local talent, on Nov. 29th. 1897. A not gold that glitters .and the play ends by his beconiinu- o-Jance at the balance sheet will show that the proceeds fullv aware of the virtues of the homely vet clever and were most kindly given to the building funds of the sweet cousin Polly. Cathedral and Roman Catholic Chapel, and that the lar The whole stage arrangements, as scenery and dresses gest amount that lias ever been received on one day whs were admirable. It only remains to say that the Inter taken. The Entertainment consisted of two farces mediate portion was alike splendid, the songs and dances with songs and step dances in the interval. beim: most amusing. Captain Gamble sang a la Gros- The marked improvement of our local talent spoke mith, a song called “The Baby on the Shore,” which volumes for the care and hard work of the indefatigable suits his beautiful tenor to perfection and as an encore stage manager— Mr. II. A. Ilorsev, R. N., and the high a most laughable skit upon the so-called dancing of the level which they reached is shown by the fact that pub present day with a lay figure dressed up, to represent lic opinion seems to have been about equally divided, as a young lady, the exceedingly clever wav in which he to which was the best play, as also which was the best managed his somewhat awkward partner and the supera P player. Mr. Horsey in the first play and Mr. Hill in bundant energy and vigour, which he threw into the the second acting their parts to perfection, while as to whole thing is shown by the virtuous indignation felt by the ladies, each excelled: with the other characters it is some of the spectators who thought she was alive. It was u- hard to individualize, where all were so good. also a pity that the good humoured exaggerated take The first play “ My Lady help,” was founded upon off of the cook-house dancing should have annoyed some. t- the prejudices of the self important selfmade man who Great praise was also due to the men who so admir 1 lias escaped the Scvlla of toadyism which is so common ably supported the credit of the ship with their songs to his class, to fall into the CharybdisJ. of distrust and and dances aikl altogether our thanks are due to each dislike towards the aristocracy. and all for the thorough spirit in which everything was This self-made man Mr. B. Penny grass has adopted done, and not the least to those who took such trouble in and educated his nephew, who has become a clever young preparing the scenery and room. artist, and lias successfully courted and won Lady Eva, the daughter of an improverished old family, at which PROGRAMME. the old man is furious and declares that he will stop his allowance and not. leave a penny of his hard and proudly Tiie Original (’ommkdietta. Entitled, won fortune to support the offspring of a stuck up effete “ MY LADY HELP.” generation. But having arranged to visit his nephew, Jack Desborough ... Mr W. Ryan. ft. N. Lady Eva, who. is a fine, unconventional and loving (An artist, married clandestinely to Lady Eva Waldron.) Lidv Eva Desborough ' girl, determined that she will win him over to her side, Miss Felton. . ( Jack’s wife, originally Lady Eva Waldron ) and adopts the somewhat daring role of lady help to her Benjamin Pcnnygrass ... Mr. II. K. Horsey, R. N. young husband and so captivates the old fellow during ( A retired Tooley Street Butter Merchant—Jack’s uncle.) liis stay, that not the least suspecting who she is and not knowing that his nephew lias already married, sets bis At the fall of the curtain the following Selection of heart upon making her bis niece and promises to make Songs, &c., were rendered : generous settlements upon them on the day of their 1. Song, “ Out in the Green Fields, ”P. O. G. Pratt, ft. N. marriage, on which the young people after keeping up 2. Song. “Fiddle and I, ” Miss Felton. for a time the pretended opposition give in and getting 3. Comic Song, Commander D. A. Gamble, R. N. him to write out and sign an agreement for them to sign 4. Song and dance. “ The Gate, or I am Waiting, ” which commits him to the acknowledgment of their Master-at-Amis J. Kirkpatrick, ft. N. union do so, and then produce the marriage certificate, 5. Song, “ For all Eternity, ” Miss V. Felton. which for the moment angers the old man, but he fin- ' 6. Song, “ Father O’Flynn, ” Dr. S. Hamilton. ally comes round, and gives them his blessing and the 7. Coinic Song, “And the Verdict was, cm tain is rung dov.n with “all's well that ends well.” A. B., G. Hitt, R. N. -f he 2nd. farce was upon very similar lines but 8- Hornpipe, A. B., T. Burnett, R. N. WJIS on the contrary the purse proud overbearing mush- room baronet and liis daughter looking down upon the Mrs. A spin (til kindly consented to preside at the uupretentious, honest, outspoken, successful retired piano. tradesman and his wife who have done well by their son, H a fine manly though somtwhat shy voung fellow, who An In teuval of 10 Minutes. has fallen in love or thinks lie has, with the said pu rse proud daughter, he gets them to call upon his parents Part II. and the wnole play turns upon their disgust with the dear old man, who though undoubtedly vulgar is pos A Laughable Farce. Entitled, sessed of an honest,; warm, golden old’ heart, there is HUBBLEX.” 50 il uieces sweet aud sympathetic, Polly, who is in \r CHARACTERS. Sonjr, ,T,Ione-v> w'" you clinpr to me ?’’ C. Tnvlor Christopher Hogg, (a retired Pork Butcher) Song, Mr. C. W. Hill. Song, c<„0,ne 1,ack from Ore.iml.mdA. Stevens Some one to™ Good-bye to,” A. Grade Boh, (his son) Lieut. G. E. Le Mesurier, R. N. Song, Sir riiymigmnniy Tallboy, Lieut. R. N. Lawson, R. N. ClZ’us' HOr eyCSA Burman (Chair.nan of the Trans- Atlantic Balloon Co.) tV 1 llS> Down ln Carolina,’* Troime Suiees, (a servant) Li- ut F. J. Hallowcs, R. N. Son., <• The Old Rustic Bridge,” A. MeDomSd Atlele, (Tallhoy’s i r i 1 jmpcnoritv Ties, although T put to myself several quest- fion, 7dl. J. Williams. Giuielien-kin-Aike, Ifldl. TI. S. jVns. which I " ill give as briefly as possible. Felton. KiJIick Aike. 17dl. W. White, Killik Aike, mil. 1st. In point of wages, and in this world wages must S. Wilkins. Killik Aike, 5(11, .1. Halliday, Hill Station, be counted as a very important thing, I find that what lOdl. C. Bartlett, Basin Hill Station, lodl. Hugh Willis, r i with contracts and monthly pay, my salary (if a common Pale Aike, lOdl. A. Smith. Bella Vista, 20dl. W. Betts, : j navvv’s pay mav he dignified with that name) is superioi Mount Enteranec, lodl. W. Wilkinson, ‘‘('anon do Ins to the shepherd’s wages. ' . . _ Machos,” lOdl. J. Rudd, Cape Fainveather 10dl. F. 2nd. In education and manners, the navvy is well able Lewis, Chiekerook Aike, lOdl. Total 206dl. Exchange to hold his own, in comparison with the shepherd. So Argentines, 15d.—to j£l. Exchange Chilians, 14d. to £1. J. it is impossible that the superiority lies on that score. Penny Saying’s Bank. Stanley. 3rd. Both shepherds and navvies have to work with their The books were balanced on December31st,. 1897. hands for a living, and shepherding, as it is carried out There are now 78 Depositors and a balance in band ! ;n the Falkland?, can hardly be called a trade, for no of £431 13 6. The Penny Bank pays the same interest apprenticeship is needed, The main thing being sbear- as the Government Bank. There was a small profit— 1* ing and riding and most navvies can do both. the interest on broken months and incomplete pounds— So vou see, Sir, I asked myself questions which did of £1 5 10. Again this profit has to be set: a new not help me and now I appeal to your readers for aid. ledger, 12/-: Messenger 3/- and new pass-books For the-fact remains and is well know, that a great £2 2 4. Thc^ latter are supplied, free of charge, by maiiv people consider a navvy, a little below a shep the home Government to all Primary schools requiring herd’s dog. There surely must be a reason for this or them. The Penny bank commenced operations in July, is it only to be explained bv regarding it only as petty 1884 and had n balance in hand of over £700 in J8S8. miserable pride on the part of those who have, these ideas Encouraged bv the success of the penny bank, the Sec in this enlightened 19tli century, or can it be explained retary of State for the Colonies directed a Government bv anv medical gentleman, as a sort of mania of the Savings Bank to he opened in the Colony. mind, which might he called navvy-phobia, which makes Statement of the Revenue and Expenditure the people suffering from it dread the harmless neeces- During 1897. sarv navvy as a dog suffering from hydrophobia dreads Cr. By. Balance 31st December 1896 £457 10 7 water. If there exist reasonable and good grounds to Deposits during 1897. £129 14 6 Interest during ’97, despise the common navvy, and if these be forthcoming £8 5 8. Total £595 10 9. bv your readers, I wiil endeavour to persuade my Mas Dr. I ter. that 1 am worthy to be promoted and elevated to the To. Amount paid Depositors during 1897. £165 3 1. higher and more dignified position of a shepherd and Balance due Depositors Dec. 31st. 1897 £430 7 8. will no longer he referred to as 4* Only a common navvy.” I am, Dear Sir, Tours ol>edientIv Total 595 10 9. PERPLEXED. Profit and Loss Account During 1897. ! By. Interest received from Government {Saving Bank CAPE FAIR WEATHER Rio Gallegos. Oct. 27th’97. to Sept 30th. 1897. £9 116 • F. Dukose Esq. Standby, Dear Sir, A few of your Unclaimed balance 9 old boys who still take a little interest in the progress Adverse balance 1 11 2 of the school, have with the assistance of their Falkland friends in Patagonia collected a small fund towards a Total 11 3 5 series of Prizes ; as enclosed. Two thirds of the fund To. Interest paid to Depositors up to December 31st. to be divided into five prizes as follows, (if practicable,) 1897. 8 5 8 remainder at your own discretion. If possible, result New Ledger 12 0 of prize winners to he published in F. I. Magazine. New Pass-books 2 2 4 We remain, Dear .Sir, Yours faithfully, Messenger 3 0 Some of the old ’uns. Error in 1896 acccount 5 Patagonia Prize Fund. Government School, Stan Total ley, Falkland Islands. A Prize for the best essay on 11 3 5 grown up people.” A prize for the child who has made the most progress in the year. A prize for the child who Bv. Balance in the Gorenment Savings Bank on Dee. ^ has shown the greatest perseverance in studies. A prize 1st. 1897 £422 8 10 for the best letter to a supposed friend in Patagonia. Balance in hand 9 4 8 A prize for the best three or more original verses of poetry in any subject. Total 431 13 6 Subscribers. To. Balance due to Depositors to Deceinder 31st. '*} ^VV. l.ippert, Oren Aike lodl. A. KvJe Jim. Darwin 1897 £430 7 « Station lodl. jFrazer, Darwin Station, 5(11. J. Hucke Profits on the year’s transactions 1 5 10 ™£vn,?d£ Estenislada Inez Scott Canon de la vaca, odl. J. k»mth, Coy Inlet Station, 10dl. W.Mur- phy, Coy Inlet Station, 12dl. rj, ,i , — , Total 431 13 « ar y, Coy Inlet Sta- Examined and found correct, Edwin C. Aspinall. 1 I AT.KI.AND Isl.ANPS SaVINC.S BaNK. CAPITAL ACCOUNT. InTo/pubtic pavllculaTd have >’et been 30th September, 1897. sent Hit. Invested in Seeurites...33.591 5 9 Balance uninvested 4679 5 7 -38,270 11 4 stationed in Stanley: at first there will be no dock or fortifications to speak of, just a few heavy puns mount £38,270 11 4 ed to defend the Port from attacks of cruisers in time ('it. of war. On Deposit 30th .Sept., American uien-of-war. It is reported that the United 1897. ... 36,718 0 5 States fleet on the south east coast of South America Deposits 1st Oct., 1896 to 30th Sept., 1896. will come to the Falkland Islands for their firing. &c. 5 8,779 7 9± The Christmas and New Year Ffolulaifs. Visitors to Withdrawal 8,110 0 2 Stanley from the Camps during the holiday season were Interest 1st Oct., 1896 to 30th Sept., 1897, favoured by exceptionally fine, bright, dry, weather. The 883 3 3* vegetable and flower gardens look well and are unusu- £38,270 11 4 ally forward. But the north west and north east gale of Falkland Islands Savings Bank. Profit and Loss Account. January 4. 5 and 6 damaged the potatoes and cabbage, 30th Septetiber, 1897. &c., in gardens exposed to it. Interest on Imestments 1.199 8 10 The Assembly Hoorn Co. The room has been fitted 1,198 10 with two ventilators in the roof, which should add much to the comfort of those who use the room. Thev cost r £1,199 8 10 33 4 0.—labour 17 3 6;—Material 16 0 6! Interest paid & accured to Depositors 1st Oct., 1896, lllltlllllltll! ‘‘Count vour chickens before to 30th September. 1797 ... 883 3 3 they are hatched, and fry your gudgeons before thev are Expenses of Management:— catched." The Directors have also obtained 24 pairs of Allowance Treasurer. 18 6 8 Roller-skates from Benclfink & Co., 18 of the ball-bear* u Clerk, 9 3 4 iug variety and 6 of the common, the latter to learn on. Auditor, 15 0 0 Under Mr. Durose’s energetic, superintendance, a first Profit on year’s transaction 273 15 7 trial of the skates was made on the 6th inst., when some laughable scenes took place, one gentleman sitting down .£1,199 8 10 rather unexpectedly so stirred up the risibility of another, The balance in hand of 38,270 11 4, is distributed that unable to keep his balance, he also became disagree* amongst 327 Depositors, giving an average of 117 0 8 ably acquainted with the solidity of the floor. standing to the credit of each account or 19 2 8 per The monotony of the winter months will be bright . bead of the population. These figures, after a period ened by a new amusement for young folks. Rumour re of ten years establishment, compare most favourably ports that the Directors propose to open the room for with other Colonies where, from the late Sir R, Giffen’s skating on stated days, somewhat on the lines of the bi 60 years statistics, South Australia heads the list with monthly dances, charge a small sum for admission, £7 10 0, per head of the population. and the skates hired out to skaters at so much per every With the absence of other means of investing locally, half hour. The proposed Extension Scheme is making unmixed good therefore has undoubtedly resulted from steady progress. 630 one pound shares have been prom the introduction of the Savings Bank; the majority of the ised. About £800 wil be required; all those interested shepherds and labouring classes feeling that they can in providing healthy and wholesome amusements for our enjoy the securitv of the Bank and that years of thrift young folks are requested to send in their names and will not be lost to them have, as was anticipated, taken the number of shares they wish to take up, write to Mr. advantage in this way of rnaking prudent provision Alfred Biggs, Secretary to the Provisional Committee or r-. for the future. to Mr. John F. Summers. Secretary and Treasurer to me Far from throwing any charge on the public, the Assembly Room Co. A former resident writes from Savings Bank yields a profit which is sufficient to England, “ I quite approve of the work you are doing in secure the Government against any risk of loss. the matter of the Assembly Room, and hope you will he The income earned during the past year was able to carry out your scheme.” Another writes, “ I am 1.199 8 10. the expenses incurred were 925 13 3, much interested in the scheme for extending the useful- ness of the Assembly Room and suppose the most prac leaving a profit of 273 5 7. more I have the honour to be, tical way of expressing my interest is to take some Sir, shares, so I have asked...to forward £h from me for i Your obedient Servant, that purpose. I think that there is a wide and ever in creasing possibility of usefulness opening up to a well Chaki.ks W. Hill, Colonial Treasurer. worked out scheme and I hope it will be carried through NEWS LETTER. in a way to meet the healthy requirements of as wide a The Darwin New Year Races. We hear that the circle as possible of the inhabitants of the Falkland Is- lunds. I do not suppose that I shall see the Islands j weather was very fine and the races and dance went off j J Ir 1; ao-ain. hut one cannot live in a place 15 years without has fallen through for tin's year and it lias 1 •een thought keeping a deep interest for the spot and its inhabitants. more advisable to go on still on the old lines. But the t Gardening notes. Cabbage seed should he sown at Select Vestry have authorized the pulling of a 1hX |,Vh- i once, in sheltered corners and beds. The plants will he ellcd “Choir” in the Cathedral and into this we hone ! 1 readv for transplanting, when the potatoes are dug and friends and well wishers will kindly drop -contributions T* especially when the efforts of the Choir to do their dut y . : if the ground is well manured will begin to supply white cabbage in November and December. V inter Cos Let have been real and earnest. The contents of iheh 'x tuce seed should also be soon in rich soil under a west with other .voluntary contributions will he appropriated 1 fence, they will stand the winter, if looked after and for Choir expenses. For the work of the past \ ear .Mr. come in earlv in spring. Pert rami kindly offered 2 handsome fii>t prizes. Mrs.* Habitual drunkards. Before the liquor Commission Dean 2 seeoml ditto, anil Mrs. Anson 2 third ditto, ! V in England, Mr. K. Bovd, Chief Constable of Glasgow, these last for the younger hoys. Good and had marks k ' said, he was strongly in favour of an alteration of the law are given as deserved : every good mark lias the power ; with regard to habitual drunkards. Mr. 1). Dewar, to remove a had one and when, at the close of the vear, i! Chief Constable of Dundee, said, he advocated legislation the marks were made up and the votes of the Choir •j & dealing with habitual driinkliards. Ti is points to the generally taken on the conduct and usefulness of the permanent confinement and employment for the public bovs. the result was as follows : service of all confirmed drunkards. The marvel is Donald Pitaluga, balance of good marks 2G votes 10 that it lias not been done a century ago. M illie Manual! 26 ... 9 Alew Year's Eve. The old year closed with the annu (Winners of Mr. Bertrand’s Brizes'. t al “bombardment” of hots *s. The youths seemed to en Alee. Berntscn 10 8 joy the sport with their usual undisturbed zost. Ir ( Edward Winnie) would be well in future, if the stones were thrown some ^ Frank Brown £ ... 20 8 1 . I what higher, and thus avoid the windows, winners of Mrs. Dean's prizes (in the ease of those two If Funerals. The Editor has been requested to explain : last named hoys it was thought fairest lodi\ide one of Why earth is thrown into the grave during the Service ? the prizes in two). r ! j. i It was really a heathen custom and implied that it was Hector Allen 19 13 t a humane act to cover up any human remains found Percy Brown 8 ... 10 above ground. Now as we leave the spirit of the de (winners of Mrs. Anson’s prizes). parted in the hands of the All-Father, so we commit In addition to the above. 2 parties and a picnic (this their dust to the earth. Hs£T Dust or very loose soil week) were given during the year to those who had not should he thrown in, not stones or lumps of hard clay. exceeded a certain number of bad marks.— * The noise of the latter grates on the feelings of the Cape Pembroke Sands. On December 27th these 4 - mourning relations. sands seemed to he alive with human beings and horses, The San dag School Examinations, were held the last over 90 of the latter were counted. A good .sprinkling j ! week in November and on Sunday afternoon, 26tli Dee.. of the fa r sex graced the scene with iheir presence. Ilis Excellency the Governor and Mrs. Grev Wilson Unfortunately rain fell more or less most of the after very kindly presented the Prizes to those who had won noon. The races were as follows :— i them—for work done and for regular attendance. 1st W. Peek’s Blossom (I I. Clifton), 1st: D. J.< hen’s Government School Prize Distribution. On the Bantam(E. Surtax), 2nd, stakes Mo. 2. W. Peek’s ditto previous Friday. Christmas eve. the Prize distribution ditto, ditto : .7. D; vis’s Black IVinee^B .Davis). 2nd. Mo. to the Government Schools took place in the Senior 8, J. V. Marten’ Carthorse(Fleuret), 1st : Capl. Enniu- School-room, IIis Excellency and Mrs. Grev Wilson ga’s Coloroti(W. Etheridge), 2nd. Mb. 4. F. Hardy’s being present. The room was prettily decorated with Pony(A. Bobson) 1st: G. Hobson's Grey(G. Hobson) fe>tive C hristmas wreaths and plants. The children sung 2nd : 5, J. Coleman’s Grey(Atkins) 1st -. J. Smith’.' (VI- some soi.g- and performed some gymnastic exercises. orou(J. Smith) 2nd: 30/-: 6, K. Short's Colorou(R. Mr. Du rose made some excellent remarks on the ob ‘Short) 1st: F. Ihrdy’ Pon\^A. Hobson) 2nd : Ml. 7, jects of education to which mere book learning is but a XV. (’let hero’s Grev(W. Clethero) 1st: J. Davis’s Black stepping stone. J Jis Excellency, short time that he has Prince(Dn is) 2nd: £]. 8, J. Clethero’s Colorou(W. been in the Colony, has noticed one of our weak points, (•lethero) 1st : J. Von Marten’s C arthorse(K. Suriezj viz. a tendency to extravagance and wastefulness, and 2nd : 60/—. 9, Consolation Pace. Entrance 2/—each : very strongly urged the duty of thrift. 1st J. Sharp’s Ovaro.20: 2nd W. Peck’s Blossom v - The Church was decorated as usual and fully repaid 3rd B.. Shorts Oolorou. £ /; time and labour expended for owing to the manv flower Clean Certificates. '1 he following Stations In.re been ing plants kindly lent by friends it looked very nice in removed from Q iarantine: Mr. Vere Pack®, Fitzroy deed. On Wednesday evening, 28th Dec. Hidge. Mr. Felt n, Arroyonmlo Camp there was a Festival Service in the Cathedral. After a P shortened evening Service, Christmas Carols were sum* SHIPPING NEWS FOB DECEMBER 1897. .! by the choir. c ! • 3. P«rt!!, January 6, 20. & February 3, &17. ARRIVALS. . 1 it C/,017- lions. The scheme put forward in (lie Nov. 21. Hoknkt arrived from West Falklanda. November number regarding rewards to our Choir boys „ „ Foktuma urrired from North Arm. r w 11 I f i / Nor. 22. IT. M. S.' Swallow from Montevideo. 3 s.s. Takis sailed. 1* -rf. Hornet arrived from Fitzroy. „ II. M. S. Swallow sailed for Montevideo. Leo. 1. s. s. Taxis* >j 7. Chance sailed for West Falklands. v 4. Fortl’.na arrived from Darwin. r> _H. M. S. Beagle sailed for Montevideo. v .. Richard Williams arrived from Pebble Is 10 I? out UN A sailed for Darwin and North Arm. 3 land. ,j 11 II. M. S. Basilisk sailed for Montevideo. „ 12. Danish Barque Watkkbox, Captain M. „ l L Fair Rosamond sailed for Fox Bay. Nissan. Cargo of sleam coal from Newport. „ 17 Hornet for Darwin. Passengers—Mrs. Robert ,, 1 I. Hornet arrived from San Curios and Walker Rieve and four children.. Creek. Passengers—Mrs. Richard Short, 3 child r> » German Barque Paquita in ballast forBarba- ren and David Stewart. does. ,, 21. s.s. Ramses arrived. „ 17 Richard Williams for 'leal Inlet and Sal „ 22. Fortuna arrived from North Arm. vador, „ „ Hornet arrived from Darwin. „ 24. The Ramses sailed for England. Fair Rosamond arrived from North Arm „ 30. Hornet sailed for Port Howard. Hill Cove and Fox Bay. Passenger—*Miss Newing. and Rov Cove. Passengers—Miss Bournes and Miss Jan. 0. 18J8. II. M. S. Beagle arrived from Aspinall (Hill Cove), Mr. and Mrs. Perry (Port Montevideo. Howard). DEPARTURES. „ „ Fortuna sailed for Darwin, Warker Creek Nov. 10. II. M. S. Basilisk left on a cruise round and .North Arm. Passengers—II. E. the Gover the Islands, ll. E. the Governor and F. C. Halk nor, F. C. Halkett, Esq., G. A. Cobb, Esq. mid ett Esq. on hoard. A. K. Bnillou Esq. „ „ Fortuna sailed for North Arm. „ 31. Fair Rosamond sailed for North Arm. ,. 2o Fortuna sailed for P. Howard and Darwin. „ German Barque Louklev, Gaptain A. 11. Hege- Passengers—R. Blake, Esq. and C. Long. mance, sailed in ballast for Pisagua. ,. 2S Hornet suited for Fitzroy. A R RIV AI .S— Con tin tied. Dec. 2. Hornet sailed for Fitzroy and San Carlos. Jan. 8. The Fair Rosamond from North Arm. Pass Passenger—.Mrs. W. Biggs. engers—Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs J. Fell and 2 children. IMPROVED DIGESTOR or TRYING DOWN PLANT, As supplied to the large sheep stations in New Zealand, Australia,Patagonia. Argentina, the Falkland Islands, &c. The most Efficient cj* Economical Disgestor introduced. 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VEGETABLE SEEDS. £ s. cl. - nrnnmi 10 10 0 o o 0 4 4 0 3 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 10 6 ; mmw$ i I r 0 7 6 0 ( G I 0 5 0 0 o 0 1 Sutton’s Composite Collection of Vegetable and Elower Seeds, 10/6. All the prices include an air-tight case, which will be found useful for many purposes i after the seeds have been removed. | ORDERS may be sent through our Agents in the Falkland Islands, i or direct to ■ Lv I SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers & Merchants, I i READING, ENGLAND, i .' oASTfrWATERPRQnccTf : pi —Xjpr i K-' i lfflS2£T WA 7:j ;»f! ertso, Va i ERTS< 1 lypj# ■ Pors -POIS01 t- £ w rfiot U t I u»«d 1 >n Korod wffljz. !y&j|\ , *«o mMul>hurs For Cheap Quotations in j ulv APPLY TO fc Sru~J !°n Hakes iOQMA ______5 mmi JAMES LEWIS j PUpl ‘ VERONICA COTTAGE, l ligpAflUfACTUREPj^ : STANLEY; ' k Ibert ■ ‘ fRO B ERTp I OR TO THE MAKER— t^ST; oban| sccfli And*LjjidT^lljbl£ Alex. Eobertson, Chemist, c OBAN, N.B. ! r- { I 77 > rw ; v J ienterprise chitis and asthma, owing to the excessive dryness of i i 1111,1 ^"sinoss capacity of tin- whole coimnuirtv. If the air. arc very common ; also dyspepsia, due to the any (me does attempt to make a move an! introduce excessive quantities of tea drunk by the people. l! « i uiipiovoment. personal or vested interests step in Entrrtamment in the Assembly Room on Monday, -m.i nip the enterprise in the bud. while the community July nth. Program me: Overture. “Poet and Peasant',” look on silently, huddled together like a flock of sheep. Miss Higgs and Miss Williams. Musical Dumb-Bells, ,!C Vnrc M*ke,U .i0,’al agitator, •• Why do Falkland Scrgt.-Instr. Davies, Messrs. S. Kirwan. E. Bennett, i -1.(inters put up with so much and do so little to help l-\ Ixdhmm. M, Hobson and A. Biggs. Song, “ The lli.emsclvt sf -Well, you see.” was the reply, Moating of the Wat ws,” Mr. Me Atasnev. Song, «An most ot the forefathers were soldiers and sailors, who Old Sweet reetinir.” Mrs. P. Smith*. Song, “On are accustomed to have everything done for them and Dutv,” Mr. T. Binuie. Song, “ Ave Marin,” Miss V. to obey orders; their children walk in their steps. Me Felton. Song, “Ting a Ling 'Ping 'Lav” Mr. Clulec. dyes not seem to be far astray in his opinio i. For the j Violin and Piano, Fantasia on Verdi’s “ La Traviata,” size of the colony, the money value of property still | Mr. Kaiser and Miss Biggs. Song, “ Queen of the depending on wind and tide for transportal ion must be Sixty Years,” Mr. Durose. Coiuic Song, ” The Four very ^great. Surely with combination and “ give and ’Oss Sharrybang,” Mr. Alf. Biggs. Part it. : Overture, take a local steamer should find plenty to do and thus. “Zampa,”Miss Lewis and Miss Williams. Parallel ! more than pay her own wav.. -• j Bar, Messrs. S. Kirwan, E. Bennett, F. Lellman. M. ! frozen Mutton now is a drug in the home markets, i Hobson, A. Biggs and - Ilcale (Opatca). Comic Song, selling wholesale at 2d. per lb. and less. Apparently | “ Eldorado Macguinness,” Mr. Hvan. Song, “Sava tiie big importers do nothing towards bringing j Kind Word When You Can,” Mr. V. Biggs. Hccita- themselves into direct communication with the I tiou, “The Soldier’s Pardon,” Mr. Clulce. Song, consumers. They should open up, all over the j “ Queen \i£ the Earth,” Miss V. Felton. Duet, f fi United Kingdom, shops for retailing frozen mutton, j - Husband and Wife,” Miss M. Biggs and Mr. Durose. During a stay at home of six mouths one never j Song, -Sweethearts Again,” Mrs. P. Smith. Violin once came across acknowledged frozen mutton. A and Piano, “The Bohemian Girl,” Mr. Kaiser and home legislator declares that the consumers of Miss Biggs. Song, “The Blind Irish Girl,” Mr. frozen mutton arc liable to cancer and other terrible Clulee. diseases. In Canada the winters’ supply of beef, mutton, pork and fowl is always killed as soon as the frost commences, thus saving the keep of the. animals Miss Biggs wishes to thank all those who so during the winter months. A lady in England having kindly assisted her in carrying out the above pro ordered in some New Zealand mutton for the upper gramme. and servants’ tables, inquired of the cook what she 1 The amount taken was £17 15s. bd,, and after all latter thought of it. She was told that thev thought it I expenses, including hire of Hooin, &c., were paid, £10 abominable and uneatable. Next (lav she ordcicd in i remained in hand for the benefit of the Hoiuan Catholic some more of the same lot hut labelled, as it was, i Church. The entertainment went off very well, “Canterhurv (New Zealand) mutton,” the cheerful j excepting as regards length of the programme, which renlv this time was that it had been voted delicious— between encores and additional items kept the audience “ so different from that foreign meat we had Yesterday.” as late as 11.40 p.m. Some of the singing gave much Board school geography lm.1 taught them that Canter- pleasure, the violin ami piano iluet was also exceed- ’ Pent lnglv good and so were the Musical Dumb-bells and ?/,XV" Commander Woods, of 11. M. S. Acorn, Parallel Bar. If there were only- a good J-'ymnasinm accompanied bv Lieutenant Davidson and Surgeon m the place and that the btanlev ymmg men as a M,uttl -worth, arrived at the Cholmt. Valley on Nov. whole went >» for gymnastics, not only would »t give 2 8d(i and left on the (!th. lie stales the Colony them healthy and exlnlaralmg amusement hut they a mare 1 to he in a prosperous condition and the con Id often entertain tl.e.r.friends will, performances appealed t 1 , , , U||V 'pilC census which would he of great interest, not alone in skilful colonists ^ poi)lllation of feats witnessed, but in a certain satisfaction that the ’,1 r'ciiccim. erri'to v 'amounted to 3.748, of whom | young men had something hotter worth spendmg then- tbe U.ulmt. Uiiituy i 070 (.bildrcn of spare time and energies over than lounging about 2,20o were Argentine. ( In n objects, public houses. Those who took part in the gymnastic - Tl ere wc«2 87i'lW.ai.ts'»..d 441 Roman Catholics, exercises the other night had a look of determination, J heie uciez.o/z i t , . , {hat uic Welsh firmness of purpose and vigour pleasant to sec. 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