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The Northern Guardian.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.

WANTED KNOWN, TILE ONLY KAN litho '
BELLE feGA_LLON Cooke of TADCASTER
ALE in West Hortlepool lb T. KELTON, Lowthion
Road. Pricejn 6d. '
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Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

DEATH OF A CRIMEAN VETERAN.

IN WEST HARTLEPOOL

• On Thuroday, of his reoidence, Forteacue Terrace,
Belle Vue, there passed away an old Crimean
!veteran, in the person of Mr William Duncan. The
dammed, who um a native of Old Deer, Aberdeen.
shire, joined the 93rd Htghlanders in hi, 18th year,
and, along with hie regiment, apent sorne years in
the East. He toult part in the engagements of I
Alma sod Halal:lava, and also in the siege of Sabre.
topol. As is well known. the Highland Btigade, •
under Si, Cohn Campbell, greatly diatinguished :
itself in the campaign, and the deceased had • fund
of personal experiences and observations which he
could detail to his friends with graphic power. He
was present also at the Battle of Inkennan, but was
not called into action. Mr Duncan received the
Crimean medal and clasp,and the medalet t he Turkiah
Government, and it is intereming to hear batont the
recent visit of the Commander.in.Chief to West
Hartlepool the quick eye of Sir H. Havelock.Allen
cAught sight of the veteran, who wore his medals in
honour of the occasion. and a few kindly words
passed between Lord Wulselhy and the old private
in Church Street. The deceased was invalided home
at the clone of the campaign. After completing his 21
years' service, Mr Duncan retired with a pension,
and after three years' service in the Edinburgh
Polite, came to West Hartlepool, where for the last
24 years he has bees in the employ of Messrs H.
Lauder and Co. He is aurvived by a widow and
four mono The military instinct haa shown itself
in his family, his eldest son being Sergeant James
Duncan of the 4th D.V.A. His second son has
served sir years on foreign service in the regulars,l
and a third son died some time ego, who had been I
Invalided home front Indian service with the
Artillery. Mr Duncan was 66 year. of age and I
died of pneumonia. He will be interred iu WWI
Hartlepool Cemetery tomorrow.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

SHOCKING FLITALITY.

AT A LIVERPOOL THEATRE.

A terrible fatality occurred at the Star
Theatre of Varieties. Liverpool, this forenoon.
The theatre recently passed into the hands of
a syndicate and extensive alterations took
place, and I. was announced to be reopened
to-night. 3,4 hile a charwoman was engaged in
cleaning the stage to-day the iron curtain fell
and killed her on the spot, her skull being
smashed. The opening of the place has been
postponed.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

;SUDDEN DEATH IN WEST HADTLEPOOL

The West Hartlepool police have received In-
formation of the death of T. Heald (65),n hawker
of fruit, who occupied a cabin in Outram Street.
Heald, who hoed alone, wan hot seen alive on
Christmas Eve. Ho then complained of bron-
chitis. No sign of him being seen yesterday or
this morning, his cabin was entered and he teas
found lying dead on a wooden bench, fully dressed.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.
_
HOUSEKEEPER'S SAD END.

AN INTELLIGENT DOG.

The Central News Warwick correspondent
telegraphs A mysterious occurrence is reported
at Warwick. Miss Mary Hawke, housekeeper
to Dr. George Wilson, health officer of War-
wick, had been left its sole charge of the house
during the absence of the doctor in London. As
she did not make her appearance, the house was
broken into, and in her room her decomposed
body was discovered with 24 empty port
wine bottles near. A collie dog, her
only companion in the house when help
some, led the people to his niistress's
room, carrying one of her slippers in his
mouth. The dog was almost famished. The
woman had died about a week ago. De- .
ceased had the reputation of a temperate
woman, but it is supposed she had acquired
the habit of drinking in secret. An inquest
will be held on Monday.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

MARINERS' REST.

On Christmas Eve a most enjoyable evening wan
spent with a large number of sailors at the above
mission, in the shapeofacoffee supper providedby M r
and Mrs Davies and friends. The supper commenced
at 9 p.m., and the sailors did ample justice to the
spread which was before them. This was followed
by a concert, provided by the sailors, and a short
address by Mr Davies.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

THIS SPACE IS RESERVED FOR STOP

PIE'S NEWS.

CHRISTMAS TRAGEDIES.

A farmer named John Wilson was killed,
yesterday, by a train on the Belfast and
Northern Counties Railway, near Limavady.
, Deceased's body was horribly mutilated, the
legs, arms, and hands being found scattered all
over the line, and some distance away from the I
body.
A farmer's son named McClintock, aged 16,
was shot, yesterday, near Londonderry, by a
farm servant named Hutchinson, with whom
the lad was out wildfowling.
A. young man named Keenan dropped dead
in a Belfast publiehouse, last night, while in
the act of drinking a bottle of stout.
The family of a working-man named Cushion,
living at Norwich, were enjoying Christmas fee.
tivities yesterday, when he suddenly snatched
ape table-knife,and cut his throat. His horrified
family summoned the neighbours, and the man
was removed to the hospital in a dying state.
He had been very much depressed of late.
An affray between sailors occurred at the
Cardiff docks, yesterday. A Corsican named
Ernest Boniface, and Antonio Borrell, ship-
mates on board the ehip Charing Cross, quar-
relled over some transaction, and in the course
of the altercation Borrell produced a rarer, and
inflicted 10 wounds on Boniface, necessitating
his removal to the hospital. 13orrell is in
custody.
The Sunderland police, yesterday, made a
shocking discovery at the east end of the town.
Upon bursting open the door If a room the dead
body of Thos. McMann, ale riourer, was discovered
lying on a bed with part of the flesh of the face
whining. McMann was last seen on Sunday,
and it is supposed he has been lying dead in the
house most of the week. The doctor states that
the body had probably been attacked by rats,
which accounted for the mutilation of the face.
, At Blackburn, early yesterday morning, a
weaver named John Patrick Cunningham (29).
WAR found lying dead in a large pool of blood on
the footpath in Greavea Street. There weli
large wound in the forearm, severing an artery.
The window of an adjacent house was smashed,
and the glass was covered with blood. It is
aupposed that the deceased, who was seen just
previous in a drunken state, bad caused his fatal
injuries by thrusting his arm through the
window.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

TO7DAY'S SHIPPING.

TO-DAY'S WEATHER
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rain ; 9, enow : T. thunder.

A LONG TOW.

The oteamer Breckfield, which went on the rock.
at Teneriffe, while bound from Santos to Pennacola,
in hellion, was mfely towed into the Mersey, to.
day, hy the tug Blazer, sent out to bring her 'borne.
The steamer had • large hole torn in. her side,
below nester line, and • temporary bulkhead pot
in. The captain died two day, after the accideot
Born apoplexy. The towing, which occupied 14
days, was performed with difficulty, owing to
stormy weather.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

THE POLICE COURT.

At the West T 1 artlepool Police Court, this morn.
ing—before Mr Robinson Murray (presiding) and
Dr. Davis—Edith Crosby won charged with behaving
M • disorderly manner in Back Surto. Street, on
the 23rd inst. and was sent to prison for one
mom h.—P.C. Harkness proved the charge.
George Freeman wan bound over for three months
for committing a breach of the peace, on the 24th ,
inst.
Three other persons were charged with breaches
of the peace, and summonses were ordered to be
lamed against two who did not appear, the third
being discharged.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

HARTLEPOOL ROMS v TUDHOE.

. Theee teams met on the Friarage Field, this after-
noon, in the presence of about 4,000 spectators.
Neither team was fully represented, Poole and
Oakes being absent from the Rover% and Lindsay
and Troupe from Tudhoe. Yeoman took Poole's
place at full-back, and Murrell played in place of
Yeoman ae wing three.quarter. Gilchrist played
in place of Oakes, forward. Taylor started for
Tudhoe, kicking off from the sea end, and the
Rovers quickly assumed the offensive, pressing well
up to the Tudhoe goal, and within a few minutes
of the start Murrell scored a try between the poets,
Irvin failed to convert. Tudhoe after this played
with considerably increased vigour, and rapidly
pressed the Rovers to their own end, and Sinclair
equalised. The try was unconverted. Moreton
added two more in quick euccession, Gordon con. ,
vertiug the second. After resuming the Rovers
again pressed strongly, but without effect, and
towards the end of the first half Thompson made •
splendid run to the Tudhoe line, but was grassed
in the corner, and lent the ball. Half-time :
Trod. ... 1 goal 2 tries

Wright rexe Ttartelm
for the
..V..rA ogoof,
'tirlhoe changed the venue, and nearly added
another try, hut the Rovers again repulaed, and
open play foHoweil, and Marston got away, but was,
followed up well, and Taylor scored another try,
which Gordon converted. Milline were now
having pretty nearly all the play, and
were awarded • free kick, which Gordon
took, but it failed. Wheatley made a elever run,
eluding several opponents, hut wan grassed at the
home quarters. Toomey noon after added another
try for Tudhoe, which was unconverted. On
resuming Irvin got away nicely and kicked into
touch at the centre. Tuilhoe again took play to
the home line, and one of their men got over, but
the point was not allowed. The Rovers were kept
on the defensive till the end. Final :
TUDHOIL ... 2 goals 3 tries (19 point.)

HARTLEPOOL ROVERS.—r...T.
J.n 1 Clydeedale
9 Percy Pork evray
16:Rookeliff
23 Tvne Dock ...home
30 Sherburo House ... ...home
Feb 6 South Shield,.

2.0 \Vega,.
27 Sunderland ...
Mar 6 Cup tie—Second round

20 do Fourth round
21 Wcotoe home
Apr 3 Cup tie—Final ,
10 Barbarians
17
19 TudAow

.bo.

20 South Shialds
TUOHOE II v HARTLEPOOL ROVERS 11.

These teams met on the ground of the former
before a fair muster of spectators. The game was
very evenly contested. Final :
Tronos II 1 coal
Hovel. II Ntl

SOUTH SHIELDS v HARTLEPOOL OLD BOYS
The Old Boy. journeyed to Shield& yesterday, to
play off their holiday Snore with the above team,
which after a good gaine resulted in • draw,
nothing being scored. T Reed played a splendid
game at half, a. did Roberts al forward. The Old
Boy. played one man ehort.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

THE RAIDERS.

RELEASE OF COLONELS WHITE AND
GREY.

The Central News says Colonel White and
Colonel Grey, two of Or. Jameson's officers,
were, this morning, released from Holloway
Gaol on the expiration of their sentence of five
months imprisonment. There was no demon-
stration. A. cab was driven inside the prison
gateway, and both gentlemen drove quietly
any WWI after 8 o'clock. The only officers '
now remaining in custody are Major the Hon.
R. White, who has two months, and Sir John
Willoughby, who has five months still to serve.

SERIOUS GAS EXPLOSION.
The Portsmouth correspondent of the Central
News telegraphs that No. 48, Clive Road,
Fratton, Portsmouth, was wrecked by a gas
expfosion, this morning. An escape had been,
noticed, and while the occupier, named Petty.
, was searching for it an explosion occurred.
Petty was badly burned, and was removed to
the hospital, and his wife was also injured.
Five other inmates of the house were shaken
badly, but not otherwise hurt.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

BIRIHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.

DEATII.
Fortelieu° Terrace, Bello Vuea on the
24th. William Donee", sged 66. Interment on
kiunday, leaving tho reeidence at 12.30. Friends
_please acoept this (the only) intimation.

P• Telephone No., 4,153.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

PROPERTY FOR SALE.

SALES BY AUCTION, etc.

LOST AND FOUND.

LOST. Bunch of KEYS kindly return to Mr
Silky, clue of Meters Drury & Co., Clothiere,
16, Lynn Street.

HOTELS, ETC.

OOTJTEPORT.—PALACE HOTEL. Birkdale
0 Perk. Winter Seaside mart in own ground.
Electric light. Turkish Baths. Birkehtle Palace
Station contiguous. Tennis and Golf.—E. A. FICK.
: manager.

PUBLICATIONS.

SHIPPING NOTICES.

MISCELLANEOUS.

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Chola... London. S.W.

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Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

TRIAL TRIP OF THE &S. CAMBRIAN.

• On We lnesday the se. Ca;darian, the largest and -
finest steamer yet built in the Hartlepoole, left the
Tyne, where she had been dry.docking and taking
in cargo ankisinkers, on her first voyage to New
York. The vessel has been built te the order of
Sir Christopher 2,,orness, for the Wilmons.Purness
Line of steamer., to trade between London and
New York. Her lungth over all is 4641 t.; breadth,
49f t. • depth, 34f t ; and measurement capacity,
10,000 tons A Metier deck is carried over the
whole vessel, and above that a long bridge deck.
Stalls are Sited under them decks to accommodate
over 700 head of cattle. ThE bridge deck is also
available for carrying horses. A large number of
wide vents with resolving cowls have been fitted to
supply fresh air to the cattle. In order that
cargo may lie expeditiously dealt with morn
hatchways are fitted, and nine powerful
steam winches, with extra whipping.drums to work
from a large number of derrick.. The engine. are
of the triple,mpansion type, and hare been
provided by the Genteel Marine Engine Bedrks of
the builders. They are the largest set of engines ,
hitherto built in the Hartlepool., the cylinders
being 32in., 54in., and Ohio. in diameter, by 54in.
etroke. They are supplied with steam at 1051hs.
pressure by three very large boiler., worked on
Howden's forced.dranght system. The engium
'have been specially designed for the vessel in view
l of the fact that she will be continuously engaged in
North Atlantic work, all the parts being made
exceptionally heavy. The wines and boilers are
capable of producing about 4,000 indicated horse.
'potter, which will give the ship a .peed of about 14
knots. The building of the engines and boilers and
all accessory machinery hae been personally super.
intended throughout by Mr J. F. Kitching, the
superintendent engineer for SirChristopherFurnees.
Captain Manley supervised the construction of
Hhe ship. After the usual adjustment of eon,
pasties by Mr Baird, on behalf of the manufacturers,
I Messrs Sir William Thompson & Sons Glasgow,
I and Mr Berry, the local compass adjuster, the
'vessel had a trial previous to her proceeding on her
Ifiret voyage to New York. There were present :
• Captain Bristow, representing the owners; Mr
John Spear, the euperinteodent engineer for Meese.
Thomas Wilson, Soar, & Co., of Hull ; Mr Birrell,
on behalf of Meeers James Howden & Co., Glos.,
gum; Mr Kikkert, Dutch naval engineer ; Mr .
Parole, representing the builders of the ship, and
Mr T. Mudd those of the engines The engines
ran in a perfectly satisfactory manner, all the
working parts remaining quite cool and givieg no
trouble whatever. After discharging her visitors
I the yeesel proceeded Os her voyage.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

CHRISTMAS IN THE

HARTLEPOOLS.

Christmas wee celebrated in the Hartlepool• this
year under better cirenmetance, in every respect
than in 1895. The weather was scarcely of a
character appropriate to the season, being mild and
genial, though the streets were in a rather dirty
condition, consequent on the alternatione of frost
and thaw during the past week and the heavy rain !
of the previous evenitig. Christmas Day falling se '
' late in the week made Thursday practically the I
Saturday of the week, and the main thoroughfares. I
consequently presented • buoy appearance till '
in Into hour, and many of the tradesmen .tata
that the prement ha. been the most proepereme
Christmas for some years past. There was on
inordinately large pressure on the railway system,
relief trains being run on nearly all lines, and never
was the insufficiency of the accommodation at the '
West Hartlepool Railway Station more markedly
demonstrated than on Christ M. Eve. Till a late
hour the streets in both Hartlepools were crowded
with revellers, and though there waa perhaps more .
noise and spirit infused into the celebrationn than
was witnessed during the last year or two, there
was a marked absence of anything approaching
disorderlineee. rowards midnight the choirs of
several churches and chapels and parties of glee.
singers awoke the echoes of the night with Christ. I
mac carols, and throughout yesterday hand. I
discoursed magic in various parts of the town*. In I
many of the places of worship special services were
held, which were for the most port well attended.
At St. Joseph's, on Chrietmas Eve, mid-night mass
was celebrated for the first time in West Hartlepool.
The train service was the same as on Sundays, and
in the evening the West Hartlepool shunter., I
engine-drivers, and firemen held their annual dinner I
at the Raglan Hotel, and other bodies of workmen
held similar festivols in various places. The I
I number of Christmas cards and other coerce. '
pondence conveyed by the post office continues to .
I increase at a rapid rate, and the resources of the
I local department were taxed to the utmost. The
number of parcel, sent by pamela post was also .
I considerably in excess of any previous year, and
the deliveries of letters and parcels were not con,
pleted till a late hour in the day. Football matches
were played on the Victoria and RelleVueOrounds,
I both of which were largely attended.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

CHRIST CHURCH.

On Christmae Eve there was festal evensong at
7. On Christman Day there was a choral celebra.
tion of the Holy Communion at 11 s.m., Tourtis
beautiful service in F being used. The Vicar
preached. Matins were said at 10 a.m. There
were also celebrations of the Holy COTIIIIIIMiOII at
6.30, 7.45, and lam. Carols were sung at even-
song at 6.30 p.m., and a lantern service wan held
afterwards in the Parish Hall. All the services
were well attended. The offertories were given to
the sick and poor of the pariah. With its Chriat.
mt.. decorations the church looked very bright.

HARTLEPOOL PARISH OF ST: HILDA,

Holy home on wee celebrated at St. Andrew'.
at lan,., and at St. Hilda'. at 8 a.m. There wan
a full choral service at St. Hilda'. at 1030. Te
Deem and Benedictus (Winchester in 6), and
anthem, tt 0, Zion, that bringest good tiding." (Sir
J. Stainer). The eermon was preached by the
Rector, from St. Luke, chap ii., verse xv., "Let
us now go even unto Bethlehem." Prayers were
intoned by the Rev. R. Wateon, M.A. The lensone
were read by Mr T. H. Bland, B.A. Evensong at
5 p.m. Eveneong at St. Andrew's at 6.30. Sermon I
by the Rev. R. Watmon, from Luke ii., verse air., •
"Glory to God in the higheet."
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.

At St. Joseph's, on Christmas eve, midnight
Mau wee celebrated. The sanctuary was beauti.
fully decorted with firs, holly, and flowers for the
occasion. The celebrant wan the Rev. Father.
Wickwsr, assisted by the Rev. Fathers Savory and
Silvertop, as deacon and sub-deacon, Mr Andrew
Wilson being master of ceremonies. The choir
_ . _

sang Haydn's No. 1 Mass. High Mass was again
celebrated by the Rev. Father %Vickwar at 11, and
the notion preached by Father Savory, from the
tent And as many as received Him, to them He
gave power to become sons of God." A feature of
the decorations of the church is the beautiful crib
in the baptistery, the work of the nuns.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

SERIOUS LAMP ACCIDENT.

A fire broke out at 24, Coburg Street,
Clerkenwell. early this morning, caused by the
upsetting of an oil lamp in the room of C. C.
Widge, a lodger. The front room on the first
floor was much damaged. Sarah Widge, aged
43, was burned on body, arms, and head, and
was taken to St. Bartholomew's Hospital,
where she lies in a serious condition. Frederick
and Mary Ann Faulkner were also burned lens
severely.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

MR H. CRACKANTHORPE.

titirt6l.S r 11.60.1.1.1
PAR., Friday.
Mr Hubert Crackanthorpe's two brothers were
this afternoon shown the body found in the
Seine on Wednesday last. and identified it as
that of their brother. They have asked the
zilice authorities for permission to take posses-
sion of the body, which will accordingly be
handed over to them on Sunday next.
;

RAILWAY )IAisiAGER DEAD.
This morning, Mr Thomas Wallace, the traffic
manager of the Great Northern Hallway, died
at his country residence. Dublin. He wee well-
known over the three kingdoms.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

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Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

ASSOCIATION.
EACH MATCH PLAYED ON THE GROUND
• OF THE FIRST.NAMED.

NER v TRINIDON.
These teams met this afternoon, ou the Belle
Vue Oround, before • poor attendance. The
vtaitor. kicked off, and after a bit of give.and.take
play in the home quarters NEB, broke away,
which reaulted M Teesdale scoring for the ,
homesterm One of the visitors got laid out, and
bad to leave the field. From this point of the
game to half.titne no further score we. made.
NER regtarted, and kept in the viattors' territory,
until Trimdon were awarded a free kick, which
brought play to the home goal mouth, but mac soon
cleared by the Railwaymen. Play was tery unit,
tereating till the finish. Final
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

THE LATE MR HORACE HARBOARD.

! The funeral took place this afternoon in Seaton
Churchyard of the late Mr Horace Herboard. The
chief mourner. were Mr. Mason (daughter) Mr F.
Mum. (nephew), Mies N. Maeon (moot), Mr and
Mrs Bate., and Min Kell. Aniong.h those present
were Meter. A. Bunting, A. Gladstone, L. Bowser,
win. and lint., A. Farmer, E. J. Wilkinson, Conn.
vigor J. Hardy, T. Dale, R. Rubinson, W. Smith',
W. Kinch, C. Thompaon, J. Simpson, M. and J.
Frankland, J. J. Burton, J. J. Steavenson, H.
Lamb (West Hartlepool), D. Witham, H. Fawcett,
J. Strover, J. Kay. The aervice was conducted by
the Rev. C. Hunter, sseisted by the Rev. J. W.
Pattison (Hinsdale). There were a number of
beautiful wreath., and Mr Rohnon, the organiet,
played very impressively the Dead March in
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25


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- - - -
DI ELLWOOD, Grocer and Provision Dealer,
Albs Pick Street, Hartlepool. intends closing Ms
Plaoe of Business on blonday, 28th December, also on
Friday and Saturday, lot and 2nd January.
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Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

CHRISTMAS IN THE POST OFFICE.

The Chris's .A just pas—t
calculated to be the
heaviest in regard to traffic ever experienced in the
West Hartlepool Poet Office. The pressure began ,
to be felt on Tuesday, and on Wednesday it rapidly
ineresvcd, especially in the direction of " forward
parcels, and Thursday, as was expected, proved to '
be the culminating point. Shoals of all description
of missives poured in up to Christmas morning.
In short, s glance round the various departments
disclosed scenes of the greatest animation, counter
crowded with a g•ul humoured people, and counter
clerks with their well-known urbanity and expert.
nese found it no easy task to satisfy the
demands of the British public, and yet this
was accomplished without increasing the nsual
British grumble. Thin, we take it, speaks well
for the admirable local arrangements. The
staffs of the sorting office and parcel depots, under
the direction of Messrs Waters and Bums, worked
like Trojans, successfully and expeditiously grappl.
ing in all directions with the pheneminal influx of
poet packets, letters, cards, parcels, Sc., which at
times threatened to be overwhelming, but not a
eingle despatch, delivery, or clearance wait omitted.
The outdoor force, under the able control of
Inspector Lawson, worked with a determination
worthy of the occasion, and notwithetwoding the
drenching rain of Thursday every was was at his
post and got through his deliveries with commend.
able alertness. Christmas Day opened with a huge
quantity of matter for delivery, and this, with the
assistance of the older messenger boys, wu soon
deposited in the homes of the expectant inhabitants.
Altogether thin year's postal arrangements reflect
great credit upon the respected postmaster, Mr
Philip Smith, and his able and ever obliging staff ii
and it is also satisfactory to the 52,000 inhabitantn
to know that their Christmas correspondence this
yuletide hu been so well cared for. It will, no
doubt, be interesting to know that the tendency to
send parcels in lieu of the orthodox greetings is
I growing rapidly, and it is predicted that before
/ many years the card will be supplanted by the more
• acceptable parcel.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES.

ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.

The usual eervieee were held on Christmas Day.
There were celebrations of Holy Comntunion at .7,
8, and after morning prayer. At evensong carols
were sung by the choir, Mr E. Wood being at the
organ. The church was decorated with flowers,
palms, and evergreen..
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

CHRISTMAS AT TtiE WORKHOUSE.

The cuetomary arrangements for the entertain.
meat of the inmates of the workhouse were made
by the Guardians and officials of the house, and, as
a result, the Christmas festive' was celebrated in a
very enjoyable manner. The neual fare of roost
beef and plum pudding wns served, and the Master
and Matron and other officials of the house were
astir at an early hoar preparing the dinner, which
was thoroughly enjoyed by all. As is usual, several
members of the Board of Guardians and other
public men were present, including the Mayor
and Mayorees (Councillor and Mrs J: F.
Wilson.) The mambers of the Board of
Guardia°s present were Mr Francis Jones (chair-
man), Miss Mackensie, Mr J. W. Boanson, Coun-
cillor Atkinson, Mr Graham, and Mr Feiner ; and
among others Councillor and Mrs Sergeant, Mr and,
Mrs Elkington, Miss doors, Mr F. W. Jones, Mr
W. R. Jones, Min Roche Gllnwceetle), Mr G.
Woolley, and Mr and Mrs Usher. The varies]n
articles given by kind friends were dietributed, and
were very ranch appreciated by the recipieuta.
The inmatea who chose to partake of a glass of ale
were enabled to dose through the kindness of the
firms who had presented barrels, and those who pee.
freed ten or coffee were also looked after by other
generous given. At the combaten of the dinner
the Chairman (Mr Jones) conducted the Mayor and
Mayoress and other visitors over the ineritution,
and admiration was es-premed at the order,
cleanliness, and dieipline that was everywhere ,
apparent. Ott Tuesday first the Mayor intends '
giving a tea to the whole of. the inmates to the '
number of about 550, and this will.be followed by
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

THE FAMINE IN INDIA

[RETTER'S TELVIRAM.]
Cm-mem Friday.
The Calcutta E,.,r;A•non publishes a power-
ful letter from Mr John P. Goodridge, late
Divisional Judge at Jabalpur, concerning the
08,te of the Central Provinces, where famine
410, exists in an acute form, and. according to Mr
Goodridge, thousand,. are dying daily. He
says that as early as the month of September
the mortality rate in the Jabalpur district was
87, in Bangor 98, in Damoh 138, and Sihora
295, wliereas during the severe famine of
1837.38 the rate for the whole province did not
, exceed 95.

FLOODS IN kONTSERRAT
--
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Now YORK. Seturday.
A Kingeton (Jlamaies) telegram to the New
York He raid reporte anions &ode in the island
of M Intserrat, with a Into of 75 drowned.

VENEZUELA.
THE BRA N CLAIM.
poem!. NER". rRT.R.0.04.]
NEN YORK. Saturday.
The Rio Janeiro correepodent of the New
York H.5,61f1 telegraphs that it is officially on
ntuneed that Brazil renounces her claim to the
territory in dispute between Great Britain and
Venezuela.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

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Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

S. OSWALD'S.

At St. Oswald's the Rev. T. C. Gobat, assisted
by the Rev. M.. C. H. Collet, celebrated Holy
!Nuisharist at 6.30 Am., and again at eight o'clock.
1 Matins were said at 9.95, followed by the High
ICelebration, with processionals. The Her. T. C.
Gobat was the celebrant and preacher. At hree
I o'clock a children's carol service was held, and at
16.30 p.m. choral evensong. with carols, was song.
1 Large congregations were present all day.

,
PARISH CHURCH. STRANTON.
: Holy Communion was celebrated at Raan. and
after morning service. Morning service wan held
at 10.30. The prayers ware read by Rev. D. A.
Stewart and Rev. Allen Wheeler, carateSt and the
sermon was preached by the Vicar (the Rev. J.
Bennett), en Isaiah in., 7th veree. The special
psalms set for Christmas Day were rendered, and
hymns 60 and 61. The To Deurn was aet to music
Garrett nil, and for the anthem Handel's grand
chorus, "For unto us a child is born," wax sang
with great precision and twete by a full choir.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

SCOTT-RUSSELL CASE.

Mr Juetice liswkine will attend at the Old
Bailey on Monday, January 4, in order to proceed
with the hearing of the Scott-Rmell libel case.

The Deily Telegraph says :—”lnfluenza is making
a steady but certain inroad upon the health rif London.
The fatal cases hot week were very nearly double the
number registered a month ago." and it is very
possible that the huge attendancen id country visitors
at the Cattle Show will have the after-effect of apread•
ing this eamilyicaught complaint throughout the pro.
vincee. To prevent an attack of Influents it is
necessary, above all things, to keep the syatem well
nourished, to keep your strength up," as it in termed,
and the system mint he fortified by specially nourish.
jog find ; but if this has been neglected, and the
disease re present, then the support of tha patient's
strength no paramount feature of all sticoessfid treat,
trent. and the most strengthening. nouriehing, Stile,. I
toting food at present known in Bovril. A London
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preparation in the market, in point of niltritire value.
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prescribed it exclueively dummy, the recent epidemic
of influenza. and although I attended over 700 cases
of every form of severity. and with every possible
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INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.

[Cssia.c. N ER'S TEMIRANO
Jim Tony. Saturday.
The Washington correspondent of the Hi rold
says Mr Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote have
agreed on a permanent plan for a general
system of arbitration in disputes between Great
Britain and the United States by a treaty
appointing three arbitrators front each country
upon all matters, who if unable to arrive at a
decision, will select another as umpire. If
either Power protests. any decision of this Court
will be reviewed. The Cart shall be formed of
three English judges and three judges of the
Supreme Court of the United States, and a
majority of four to two will be necessary for a
final decision.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

WEST HARTLEPOOL v IRETTON LIONS.

Played at West Hartlepool, yesterday, before •
good attendance of spectators. Helton Lyons
started, and the game at once assumed an intereat•
ing character. Play wan more or less open, and
neither side were much in the ascendancy for any
length of time. Whet little superiority there was
in the first half waa on the side of the home team,
who in this period of the game scored a goal and a
try to their opponents a try. Liddle obtained
West's first try, and this was converted by Parker.
The ucond try wu obtained by McAtienny after a
smart piece of passing play by himself and the
other three.quarters. Ferguson did Che needful for
Hetton Lyon.. Half-time score ,—West Flartlepool, ,
lgoal 1 try (8 points); Hatton Lyon., 1 try (3 points). !
In the second half West came markedly to the fore,!
and Liddle, 111cAnenny, Parker, and Thomas (2) all!
wored tries, of which that obtained by McAneuny
and one of Thome'. were converted. Final :
West Hartlepool, 3 goals 4 tries (27 points);
Hetton Lyons, 1 try (3 points).
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

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Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

TO-DAYS FOOTBALL

RUGBY.
EACN MATCH PLAYED ON THE OROUND

OP THE FIRST-NAMED.

SOUTH SHIELDS v WEST HARTLEPOOL.
This match was played on the ground of the
first named, before a large attendance of spectators.
It will be remembered that • month ago West
defeated Shields by 31 points to 3, and they hoped
to return victorious from the Mowbray Road
(:round. The field was in good condition, and a
splendid game was seen, Final :
WEST HARTLEPOOL ... ... 1 goal
SOCTH SHIELDS Nil
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

Final— •
Roasendale 3 Fleetwood
LIVERPOOL SOUTH. END • SOUTH 31101

Fit—
Liverpool .. 2 South Shore
STALYBRIDGE ROVEtB • FAIRFIELD-.

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Rover. ... 3 Fairfield .
WEST MAN-6HESTEJI v ASHTON 'NORTH

West Manchester ... -4--Ashton
CHORLEY v OLDHAM.
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SOUTHPORT CENTRAL v CLITHER,OE.
Southport 4 Clitheree

SOUTHERN LEAGUE
NEW BROMPTSR.v WOLVERTON.

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Wolverton

COMBINATION.
BUXTON v ROCKFERRY.

• •• •..
CHESTER v MACCLESFIELD.
Final 7

KETTERING V DRESDEN UNITED.
Flnal—

Kettering 7.7 ... 3 gosh,.
Dresden
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

BROUGHAM STREET CHURCH.

A short, bright service was held yesterday, in the
Independent Church. Ex. Alderman J. Graham,
LS., preceded, and the children of the Pastor's
class (Row W. Armstrong) sang very sweetly
wveral Christmas pieces. Mr Armstrong gave •
pleasing and instructive address on 'The Manger
Cradle, the Shepherd's Sign." Mr Armstrong
urged all present to follow their great Master in a
quiet, passive submission to God and His Christ. ,
The world's need was met by • little child, helpless I
yet mighty, loving and tender
.yet powerful to
protect. The Christmas gift of Christ was salvation.
Our Christmas gift to him should be a loving and
cheerful obedience in all things.
MISSIONS TO SEAMEN,

At the Mimion to Seamen institute, 33, High
Street, over 100 sailors were entertained to tea and
supper on Chrietmm Eve
.and yesterday On
Christmas Eve a good number of sailors, who were
going to sea that night, had supper with the choir.
lathe afternoon of Christmas Day service was held
at 3 p.m., after which the Chaplain the Rev. V. T.
Jacks) and hie worker. sat down to tea with the
sailor, who were present. The choir was also
entertained. In the evening an entertainment was,
given, Mr Crebbin presiding, at which the mate of
the Champion and eeveral other sailor. sung.
Refreshment. were served. The ladies who assisted
were Mrs Snowdon, Mre Appleton, Mimes Crebbin,
Marehall, Robinson. Mr Marshall presided at the
harmonium, and the violinist was Mr Snowdon.
Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

ANOTHER IMPOSTOR.

(To du Editor of •• The Norfhern Guardian.")
Sm.—l am informed that a young man i• going
about asking for oubecriptions toward. musical in•
struments for St. Paul's Church choir. This is
wholly unauthoriwd, and has all the appearance of
being au impositiow—Yours, &c.,
- E. SYKES, Vicar of St. Paul'..
•
IMPORTANT AMALGAMATION.

Although not ea yet—o—fficially confirmed, the I
report of the amalgamation of the two gun man.
factoring firms of Sir W. C. Armstrong & Co.,
Ltd., of Elswiek, rod Sir Joeeph Whitworth&Co..
Ltd., of Manchester, is corroborated by the boot
authority.

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prepared by Janice Epps & Co. are of undoubted ,
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Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, 1896-12-25

BURBANK FREE CHURCH.

A welhattended service was held in Burbank
Street Schoolroom on Christmas morning. Suitable
hymns were sung and a sermon preached by Rev.
T. P. Dale, superiutendent minister, from St. Luke
it., 14—" Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace, goodwill toward men." The preacher spoke
of the beauty of these narratives of the birth and
infancy of our Lord, and contrasted them with the
legends which had gathered around the cradlen of
great and famous men. These were simple and
homely, and marked by evident truthfulness. This
song of the angels was the dash of sunshine which
made the picture radiant. He then went on to
show the lessons which were taught by it. We
saw in what the true glory of God consisted, not in
scenic splendour or wrathful judgments., but in a
lowly life marked by poverty and pain, but beauti.
fled by holiness and self.sacrifiee. The blessedness
of man arose from the measure in which he ap-
proached that life of Jesus. The history of the
past seemed like an ironical commentary on the
refrain "Pence on earth." It might seem that
those words of Jesus were more true when he said,
" I came not to bring peace, but a sword." He
knew that abiding peace could only be won through
strife and pain. The time would come, nay, was
fast approaching, when peace would cost her light
across the nations. Meanwhile we could enter into
that peace of God which comes to the soul through
faith in Jesus, and if we did we should seek to live
at peace with men. Dickens's " Coristmas Carol "
showed us how we might make Christmas a blessed
time to ourselves and others, and he advised them
to read it as better than many a Christmas sermon.