Tombstone epitaph., 1889-12-28
Christmas.

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 .occurfing during the day. The bast ball club failed to arrive from Fori HMGh lea, althopgh the weather was l'cfdlm and' pleasant, and our~boys dit not attempt to get up game Christ mas eve was, of course, the time fol pleasure and acliyity and the presence ijffnun,e%ous strangers and residents of outside districts gave an air o' business activity which was very re- I irefhiJrG : Evergreens were profusely | clustered in front of the various places sfbusiness, and although no snow WAS visible vet lChristmas scenes were Tisitle everywhere, and Christmas joys plainly visible on every face.
 The carnival at the rink opened at l7 o'clock, and soon. the hall was Growiksl with spectators and the usual welley of costumes attendant upon il masquerade, some of which were truly, beautiful and would have added to the lustre of any ballroom. About 9 30 o'clock three judges were chosen ! from the audience to award the sev- eral prizes.
 Hiss Kitty Rafierty was awarded the first prize of a pair of antique oxidized silver vases for the most handsome costume. Charaeter-Prin- cess.
 Miss Nellie Y. Walsh was given the second prize of an oxidized silver manicure set for the next most hand some !c9stpme, Character-lvy Leaf.
 The third prize of pair of bisque figures for the best sustained character was awarded to Miss Kate Walsh Character-Gipsy Queen.
 The first prize of a pair of diamond sleeve buttons for the best dressed gentleman, was given to Fred Stone. Chardc,err-. Prince.
 John Waters received the second prize of diamond collar button, for the ,'most comical 'character-Flour King :.
 The third prize, a pearl scarf pin, was. .given;tp James Welch for the best sustained character Swamp Angel. t" '>.',s
 During the evening the manager of the rink, Vim. Kirew, gave an exhibi-' ton of fancy skating that was warmly applauded by both. spectators and skaters.
 shortly after 10 o'clock the order for unmasking was given, and after few dances all adjourned to Mining Exchange Hall. where domino ball was in progress. The maskers kept possession of the floor until lI:30 when dominoes were removed with the usual laugliable results. After supper dancing continued until very late hour.
 Midnight mass was celebrated at the Catholic church and, the assemblage was so large as to compel large num- Der to remain outside. excellent sermona was delivered in English. The singing.of' mass by the choir was well rendered and deserves special mention.
 Although an unusual amount of liquid refreshments were served dur ing the holiday, yet the city was free from brawls, and the police had little to do except smile with the jewellers.
 
 At Aspinwall on the Atlantic side of the aIsthmus of Panama the, rise of the tide is only 1 feet, but at Panama on the Pacific side there is, at times d difference of 2l feet..between, high and | Tow water
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 The regular trips-of Durkee's tean,i l'from Turquois district to Fairban, loaded with ore from the mines theB is the best indication of the stabily | of those properties. This districis steadily increasing in importancend Fig attracting considerable altentip ., .'s | We acknowledge the rreceb of tickets to iEe hremen's ball take