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THE GAZETTE. MONTREAL, BA'LUKDAY FEBRUARY 17 18 8 PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE. MMHBT EANCH IM EE STiSLlY HOCKEY CIP. which will no doubt be cheerfully givn: l'lesident D. Kobert, Vice-President W.

J. J'ryce, Second Vice-President J. T. McKinley, Chairman of House Committee T. J.

Fitzhenry, Captiin Joseph Wiight, Treasurer F. S. Killackey and Secretary F. P. Harris.

1 TJBOTTIJfe. The Cornwall Races. (From oar own correspondent.) Cornwall, February 16. Unfavorable eather prevented the completion of the programme of races which was commenced so successfully last week, and the committee have decided to have the events finished on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 27th and 28th instants. The ex-cellent sport afforded at the last meeting tal in that country.

In selecting a ran je, liHtnral boundaries are considered, rivori and cutbanks of rivers especially. It is impoFSible to keep all of the herd on tlie owner's range or leased land, but an effort should be made to keep as many as possible on their own range. They will seldom cross rivers, unless drifting before etorms when they are frozen in winter, or in search of better grass in dry seasons ben the water is low. BfBTAlMNO POWER OP TUB LAND. An average range In Alberta will carry one animal to twenty acres, whereas in Texas twice that acreage is needed.

A well watered range will carry a larger percentage than one where there may be more grass on dry uplands, as the cattle will invariably hang round springs or creeks and eat the grass bare and keep themselves poor rather than travel two or three miles for water. Therefore, a rolling country with abundance of water and fair grazing is better than a superabundance of grass and scarcity of water. Cattle do better in winter when there is some snow on the ground, especially if it is cold enough to freeze the streams or springs, as they are thus in a measure, independent of water. A medium sized-herd, say, of 10,000 head, Is necessary to make it profitable. The only source of income is from the sale of steers and fat cows, tbe draft of which from a small herd will not more than meet expenses.

The increase of a mixed herd is usually about 25 per cent, of the entire herd or about (JO to 06 per cent, of the cows over three years old. The winter losses may, according to management and seasons, be from 6 to 30 per cent. Winter feeding cannot be practiced except for full calves, eak cows, thoroughbred bulls, and weaklings, of tbe herd whoever tries to feed the herd fails as surely as does the manager who neglects to feed the lattor. Feeding corrals and wintering enclosures of large area are indispensible. pliiipant out ngs of the clnb, and those tio can take it in will be on dock.

TUe leturn trip will be made by train. I'resldrnls to Meet. A meeting of the presidents of the (liU'eit nt snowshoe clubs will be held to-liijtht at 8 o'clock at the M.A.4. A. rooms to complete arrangements for the open crom country steeplechase to the Athletic Club houee proposed by the directors of tbatclub and which will take place on Saturday next, February 24th.

St. Geo rite's to Lnnhtne. A cross-country tramp will be held by the St. George Snowshoe club to-day to Lachine, the start to be made from the Windsor at 3 o'clock. Dinner will be served at Harvey's on arrival of the 6.30 train, as many members are expected out wbo are not brave enough to face a nine miles tramp.

A pleasant time is in store for those who attend. The Prince of Wales Clnb. There were about forty members of the Frince of Walea Snowshoe club out last night at the Athletic Club house. The weather was just perfect for tramping and juBt sharp enougb to give an appetite for sandwiches. Football matches.songs, dancing, etc, filled up an evening that is enjoyed only once a week.

The annual steeplechase of this club takes place on Friday next and from the appearances at present there will be a good list of starters. Emerald Open Nteeplechase. The Emerald open steeplechase this afternoon will, no doubt, be a very fast one, inasmuch as all the flyers have entered. Considerable betting is bein? done that ltoss and Larkin's record will not be lowered. Davis is in good condition and will make an ellort to break the record.

The entries are numerous, l'J in all, and this should be the race of the year. The following are the entries I'll. Davis. Lachine, F. W.

Hkeiits, Lachine. V. Hansom, Montreal. F. Noseworlhy, Frank Rodders, Prince of Wales.

Jus. Dyer, Prince of Wales. Andrew Eraser, Metropolis. Clnrke. Metropolis.

Johnstone, Metropolis. K-d. Outhet, Molly. J. Mlgneaiilt, Canadlen.

I). Orescent W. Gladwlsta, Crescent. K. McHac, Crescent.

Jos. McKcnna, Kmernld. J. l.iimsden, Hmeraid. .1.

nnet. Emerald. T. W. Matthews, Kmerald.

T. W. Miilono, Emerald Hace starts sharp at 4 o'clock this aftor-noon from the corner of McTavish and Sherbrooke streets. The directors of the M. A.

A. A. have kindly placed the gymnasium at the disposal of the runners to dress. The cups and medals for the greon club and open steeplechase- of the above club are on exhibition in the window of R. 8.

Kelly, 70 Kleury street. They are all of pretty design and will be splendid acquisitions to the collections of tlie Iho West Indies. Hints are given as to the way in which packages should be made up, attention is drawn to the extensive credit system that prevails, and the need for employing agents who know the language ol thb couutry. A description follows of the scheme of commercial education adopted by the PariB Chamber of Commerce. Reference is made to the heavy proportion of provincial taxation contributed by Montreal, amounting to over 00 per cent.

The necessity of the Chamber of Commerce having daily assemblies is urged and an account given of the president's work as representative of tbe chamber on tbe Harbor Board. A tribute is paid to Mr. Parizeau and the secretary for supporting the South Shore railway project, and the hope is expressed that it will lead to another city being built opposite to Montreal, which will be a commercial centre lor the south of the Bt. Lawrence. In closing his address Mr.

Morin says It is with legitimate pride that 1 can say that if we did not count for much in tbe commercial world in 1840, to-day French-Canadians occupy an important position in trade and commerce. Would that I could say as much of navigation. But let us not lose courage, and let me read you the promise of tho future. All our river pilota are Canadians, and there is no class more intelligent and respectable. If English capital controls navigation, it is Canadian intelligence hich is responsible for the piloting of the many millions worth of goods that come yearly to our harbor.

We must take another step by making a way for our young Canadians to become captains of our great transatlantic steamers. Up to row we have limited ourselves to the coasting trade the time has come for us to extend onr aspirations. The sailing ships which do the West Indian trade are commanded by Canadians. Steam is displacing sail. Let U4 be ready for the change, and let the command of these steamers be the first step towards the command of the great Atlantic liners.

The annual report of Mr. H. Cote, the secretary, follows, giving particnlars of the work ol the Chamber during the yeir under various headings. THE IiEAIt-END IJItAKEMAN. Itcsponslhllltles and Torpedoes Burden his Retrospective Honrs.

After such a collision as that which occurred on the Delaware, Lackawanna Bnd Western railroad on January 15, one hears much about the rear-end brake-roan. Indeed the whole responsibility for this terrible accident, which cost thirteen men their lives, seems to lie between tbe rear-end brakeman of the express and tbe engineer of the local that followed all too swiftly. Heretofore popular admiration has been about equally divided between the conductor with his brass buttons and bis ticket punch, and the grimy, watchful genius in the cab, who pulls the lever and makes the wheels go round. It would seem, however, that the modest young man in blue, who stands idly gazing out of the rear window of tbe last car, is also entitled to his share of the praise. He is not lounging; be is on doty, and his duty is to watch tbe approach to the rear with the same fidelity that the engineer bestows upon the forward prospect.

Fvery train is eqnipped with a conductor, a baggage master, a rear-end brake-man and a forward brakeman. Very long trains sometimes have also a centre brakeman. The rear-end brakeman has graduated from the lower orders of brake-men. He is the flower of his class. Henceforth there is no higher honor for him till he steps out of tbe rank of brake-man altogether and becomes a baggairs master.

The baggage master is a con-ductor in embryo, and on trains of more than four cars he gathers up the tickets in the extra cars nearest the baggage car. He is generally lord of the smoker. Tbe rear-end brakeman is a walking arsenal. On duty or off, his pockets are filled with detonating torpedoes, with long flexible lead strips attached to fasten them securely to the track. These torpedoes are nearly as large as a silver dollar, and the explosive is contained in half a dozen caps hidden and protected tinder a mass of black wax.

He has half a dozen red tings on hand and several colored lanterns. All around the lower part of the lanterns are hung torpedoes of a different sort from those carried in the pockets. The lantern torpedoes are said to make less noise than the others. On those roads that do not have the block system of signals the rear end brakeman's busy day is whenever there is a fog. It is then his duty, if the train stops between stations, to get off with a flag and torpedoes and run back to signal the train following.

Of course his own train goes on without him, and he has to clamber aboard tho other train. His place is immediately taken by the forward brakeman, and if thera should be another stop between stations requiring this brakeman to drop tff, the baggage master has to condescend to the post of rear lookout There have been times when the baggage master bad to drop off to signal the following tram. In that event the lone conductor, like the Ancient Mariner, constitutes the whole crew in his own person.and makes the remainder of the trip with one eye pealed for a big engine looming out of the fog in the rear. A regular station is always a place of comparative safety. Approaching engineers are on 'the lookout for obstructions and have their locomotives well In hand.

When the train stops at a regular station, therefore, the rear end brakeman hurries to the front of tbe last car aad af-BiBts tbe ladies to aPght from the two adjoining platforms with every appetr-ance of disinterested gallantry. He wears a pink in bis buttonhole and a smile upon bis face, and not one girl in a thousand who returns the smile has any suspicion of the load of responsibility that Is upon his mind or the weight of tbe torpedoes that are in his pockets. -V. Y. iiun.

FAius.February 16. Jules Francois VI-ette, formerly a member of the cabinet, died last night. M. Viette was born at Bla-mont May 0, 1843. In 1870 he was elected for the first time a member of the Chamber of Deputies.

He was re-elected in 1877, 1881, 1885, 1SS9 and lS'Ji He accepted the portfolio of Minister of Agriculture in December, 18.H7. and hold the office until February, 18S0, under Prime Ministers Tirard and Floquet. After be left the cabinet he was a member of tbe Budget committee of theChamber end of many other important commissions. Upon the formation of the Loubet cabinet in February, 1892, M. Viette became Minister of Public Works, succeeding M.

Yves Guyot. This otlice he also held in the cabinets ot M. Ribot and M. Dupuy. M.

Viette was a distinguished scientist and mathematician. LivwiPOOL, February 16. Aynsley Cook, a well-known English baritone singer, died here to-day from bronchitis. Elizabeth-, IN.J., February 10. Rev.

J. V. Pingry, B.H.D., founder and lato dean of the Pingry school, died at his home here this afternoon aired 70. OCEAH STEAHMH11 stOVKXESTS. Arrived February 10.

BteamshlB. At From Ureeinn New York Glasgow Vmtiria Queenstown New York Vam ovvm, RC, I-'ebruary lrt. sotted this afteinron tUhimhip Ariiwa, for Huwail aui Australia. Farmer You've shot my cow!" Dooley "Be gobbs, an' I told ther grocer mon as plain as cud be to give tnebur-r-d ebot 1'utk. Hulry Mfn Discuss Canada's CliRnipiouship Trophf.

lOIISC FOIt THE MED All. A Tie la Montreal- rhlalle Hatch-Tranapontlne Hockey Skating and SnoWKhoelnit Notes. The hockey men were in session last sight, and they bad important business to transact. It was no less than the of the conditions winch will in future govern the hockey championship ot Canada as typified by the cup donated by the last Governor-Ueneral of Canada, and entitled the Stanley cup. It is gea-erally known that so great was the importance attached to the possession of this trophy that every technicality was made use of to fix conditions so that there could be no possibility of any discussion as to title at a later date.

It will be remembered that when the cup was presented by the Sheriff of Ottawa It was received by the Montreal Amateur Athletic association, as none of the officials of the Montreal Hockey club which is not affiliated with the M.A.A.A., were present. On this occasion the gentlemen who bad the cup In trust made no conditions whatever as to its acceptance, simply oflering it to the club with suggestions that the conditions of playing for it be arranged later. At the annual meeting the conditions of this cup were sub-united as drawn up by the trustees. There was considerable discussion of these conditions at the time, and it was evenlually decided that tbe council should do" what they thought proper in the matter. It as with this object in view that Mr.

P. 1). Koss, of Ottawa, representing tlie trustees, was present in the M.A.A..A. rooms last night, when Mr. W.

Jack occupied the chair. After considerable in-formal discussion it was decided that no conditions be enforced at the present time, with the exception that the champions of hockey in the Eastern and Western districts should play olf soma time early in March, tbe aetaal date to be set by the trustees of the cup, which, date ill probably form a precedent. If the Ontario association could close their schedule by March 1 there could be no difficulty in fixing this matter up, but a careful examination will show that there are quite a few difficulties in the way before tbe whole matter can be arranged satisfactorily. After the usual routine of business had been transacted, a letter from a prominent hockey player, who bad recently the misfortune to act as referee, and who in that capacity was threatened with the possibility ot having liia bead punched, was read, in this document reference to rough playing and intimidation of players was made, and the suggestion put forth that some poualty should be imposed on tbe offending player, as well as on the club wbo had charge of the ice. There was half an hour spent in discussing this letter, but there seemed no available way to punish a club for the bad bebavior of tbe people who chose to patronize the rinks.

A Hatch at tbe Crystal. A hockey match took place last night at the Crystal rink between teams from James Cooper Co. and the Ingersoll Kock Drill resulting in a victory for the former by 15 goals toO. It was a one sided match, and the Cooper team had lots of fun with their opponents. The teams were as follows J.

Cooper Co. Position. Ingersoll R. D. Co.

H. J. Bimpsou (ioal Rogers F. H. Hopkins.

Point H. Foster F. A. Bass Cover-point Geo. T.

Jones Vi. H. B. Mussen. Forwards Fojlor A.

T. Mussen K. Woodall J. J. Rosen ere J.

Thompson II. A. C. McNally. J.

0. Hunly Referee W. Ftoulre. Umpires J. G.

Oilman and F. Falrman. Wanderers' Hockey t'lnb. The final match in this series was played in the Crystal rink, the contesting teams being A vs. K.

The former had things all their own way, and won easily, the score being 4 0. Henderson and Ayer played the game for the winners. Both are fearless checkers, dangerous niBhers and capital goal shots. The former, in particular, put up a hard, steady game, being here, there and everywhere upon the ice. McKenzie also was noticeable for brilliant play.

Those conspicuous ior the losers were the two Lymarjs and Duff, the former doing some remarkably fine play, especially long rurs and clever dodging. The players representing the divisions were as follows A. Position. B. Arch.

I McDougull. Ooal G. Cheese Ayer Point d. Wyuess H. Henderson.

point P. It. I'. McKen.ie Forwards M. Dull J.

B. CP. Lyman A. McMillan F. F.

Winn F. Rogers H. Jones O. McNlece Umpires J. Dubby Releree 0.

Stroud. SUMMARY. The following is the final standing of the teams Goals Goals Team. Won, Lost, scored, lost. I.

A 3 0 11 0 2. J) 2 17 3 3. 1 2 8 11 4. 0 3 0 8 JTo-Hlght's Championship Match. Great interest is centered in the Cham -pionship hockey match which takes place in the Victoria rink, between the Victoria and Ottawa teams.

Tbe home team surprised everyone by the excellent showing they made last Saturday, and now they fully expect the team to win the championship. The Ottawas have the lead in tbe series, but it is dollars to doughnuts that they come down a rung when they meet the Vies. A grand game may be expected as both eides will make a bitter fight for victory, and hundreds will avail themselvesof the opportunity to see the struggle for supremacy and, at the same time, good hotkey, Crystal vs. HeGUl. A hockey match in the intermediote series resulted in four goals to two in favor of Crystal, their competitors being the McGill team.

CURLING. The Governor-Uenerara Medal. One rink a side from the Thistle and Montreal clubs played on the Caledonia ice last night. The match was a most interesting one, especially as at the finish both sides showed an equal number of points, and it was declared a tie. This afternoon the remaining rinks will play.

Following is the score Montreal. Thistle. C. Wlillelaw. J.

Adair. Ct-niythe. J. W. Cameron.

F. f-Uincllfre. Jtev. Ir. Barclay.

W. I. Fenwick. Alex. Mitchell.

skip 15. skip 15. M. A. A.

A. Trophy, The final match for the M. A. A. A.

lrophy will be played this evening between tbe Heathers and St. Lawrence, two rinks aside on each ice. SXowsnouufa. Canadlen t'lnb Steeplechase. The Can adien Snowshoe club will hold heir annual open steeplechase on Monday evening next Entries must be made with the secretary at the St.

James hotel. Montreal Tramp to St. John. The Montreal Snowshoe club will tramp to St. Johns to-duy, and a large luuBteris expected at the Gym at the hour for starting.

The tramp to St. Johns has always been one of the most Mr. M. Io well, of Ottawa, 1 at the Wimlnor, Mr. Imnean McLennan, of Olenarry, at the WiiilMr.

Mr. and Mm. W. O. O'Neil, Quebec, are guMt at Ihe tii.ten's.

Mr. Alx. I'attordon, of Toronto, in tl8 Cueta at llie Windsor. Mr Ijiwrenee Lyneh, of Quebec, registered at the Windsor yeBterday. Mr.

and Mrj. H. 8. Kirby, of Ottawa, arrived at ih Qiun a yesterday. Mr.

(i. IJOnfiia. tit the T)niln Tlnmrth nf Quebec, is a guetl at tbe IU( odeau. Major and Mr. Ansley Smith, of Halifax, N.H., aregueslK'at the Windsor.

Mr. Jno. Johnstone, of Queen'a university KlDgMoD, la a guest at the Windsor. Mr. R.

K. Kennedy, of the Time. Wlnnlper, is among the latest arrivals at the VVindsor. Meters. J.C.

Roger and J. W. Braith, of Ottawa, were in town yesterday ami rft.utri at the Queen's. Mr. IfugoKranz, for North Waterloo, and manager of tne Economical Insurauca Berlin, is at the Balmoral.

Mr. F. A. Willlama, representing Mr. George E.

Wade. K.A.. th-? London sculptor, who to eonntrnct the Hir John A. Macdonald memorial, Je in the city. MlRfes Chapman and Prime, graduates of the Montreal General Hospital Training school, leave t-d8y for I.ethbridge.

N.W.T., to take Charge of the hospital In that place, Mr. Albert Sabonrin, formerly of Ia Patrle, has been appointed city editor of O'jgemrtleur, of Biddeford, Maine. Mr. Sabourin will leive for bis new home at the beginning of nxt month. The paper is owned by Mr.

A. Ltzotte. Mr. E.C. Amoe.CE..

graduate of the Royal MilttarTroliege, of Kingston, haf Joined trie Arm of Mlgnault A Belaneer, civil engineers and solicitors of patent, of this city. Tho nuw lirm will take the name of Mlgnault. Bolarizor AAnios. Achoowledsments. The treasurer of the Notre Iiamo hoipltal acknowledges, with thanks, from J.

B. A $100; Dominion Transport (Jo. Ht. Mary's Catholic Young Moo's t3; M.Nolan do Blsle, A Klxwok, Jlertor I'revost A $10 each Hart A Osgood, Austin A Robertson, Citrttr Kdmond Bcauvni. Hellhou-w, I A C.

A. Chonllloux, W. E. Boyl, W. T.

Benson 4 M. Davis, J. Y. Gllmour A Martin, $5 each John A. Molr.

Iiavid Msdore, A Dalgie, Canada- Umior 1'everley, J. II. Mavran W. I-. Haldl-mand A Hon, Thomas Dobfirt $2 aeh H.

O. Delorrue, The Montreal Biscuit Co. $1 each. Tlie Board Of Out Tiorir rr.llnf Vlth thanks, from H. R.

$25 in lovlug CARTERS SPITTLE rflVER fl PILLS 8IGIC HEADACHE Positively cured ly these Little Pills. They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A perfect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They Regulate the Bcwels. Purely Vegetable.

Small Piil. Small Doss Small Price. Electric Road to western suburbs will pass through KENSINGTON. LOTS bought now will double in value this year. Get particulars.

Kensington Land Temple Building. SATURDAY, the 17th February, 1394, At THEEE p.m., at the Auction Room of Messrs. FARKNT Ht. James street, Montreal, will be sold by Auolton to the liiKh-est and last bidder, the Immoveable hereinafter described, belonging to the estate of the late Mr. Joseph Ali red i'areut, An emplacement, Corner Nclre Dame and McOord Streets Montreal, containing G3.10 ft.

100.9 ft. with the buildings thereon erected, Nos. 23il0, A S228 Notre Dame street, and 2ao M.i -on! street, being part ol lot official twelve hundred and flty-six (1250) St. Aun's Ward. Ttmt property is one of tbe best located la the V3rd.

1 or particulars apply to BELANGEK, NOTARY, 68 St. James Strsit. TEE MAI MILLING CQ'Y (Ltd,) Manufacture ihe Highest Gradis of FLOUR and OA TMEAL. Thvr Special Brands ars FLOUR. Iioyal Patent.

Duplex Patent. Mt. Miiiiro. Strong Itakcrg. White Light.

OATMEAL Orannlated. IVIitl Cut. Fine Cut. lour Cut. And also the Celebrated (aY P.

M. 6IRHRD, ROi.i.rit WAl'4 Montreal ttrnl, 14 WuilKiu Street. -THE Ingres-Cooteilier School of Languagss Fraaer Institute (0 University Ht). Katnral method; native teachers; no drudgery; success guaranteed. UUsgesgoini now.

ttond forclrouion. H01 10-142 Notre Dame'Ss TOEKMOMETEKS aud HYDROMETERS. Dr. D. McEarfiran on Ranching and the Ranch Conutry, 1 be "Champagne" Air of Alberta The Ancient Winter Home of the Extinct BuHalo Where attle Prosper.

The omerville course of lectures is proving very popular this season, and factor ihat conduces to this is tlie live i n-terestof many of the subjects of the lec tures. In bis lecture on Ranching ai Ranch Life Dr. D. McKachran said To those who have not visited the vast regions west of Manitoba traversed by our great national railway, the Canadian Pacific, commonly known as the Northwest territories, we may convey some idea of this very tx tensive country by maps and statements of superficial areas, but only those who have not only travelled across the vast prairies, on tbe railway, but have travelled on waggon, buckboard, or better still, on horseback for weeks over the seemingly interminable grass land, can form any idea of how extensive an inheritance the Government of Canada acquired by purchase for a few thousands of dollars. A reference to the map will show the stretch ol country about 850 miles between Winnipeg and Calgary, known as the great Erairie, extending from the boundary ne north, for probably 1,500 miles in hich are to be found millions of acres, If not miles, of land presenting every diversity of surface prairies, where the black loan is eight feet deep, hills, valleys, mountain ranges, lakes and rivers, of vast extent a rich inheritance indeed awaiting only men and money to utilize its great resources.

It is a very minute portion of this great territory, however, that we tiavetod with to-night, that narrow strip ot country skirting the Rocky mountains and forming tho foot bills of the great mountain ranges, ex-fending, let us say, from the boundary line for 250 miles north and 75 to 100 miles east, forming the southwestern portion of the district of Alberta known as tub kakciiinu coirjmiY." It consists of grass covered hills, with intervening valleys, open stretches of country, forming mature prairies, uplands and plateaux. The land is cut into by numerous coulees and water courses, which change its physical features to a magnificent rolling grass country to which the name prairie is not applicable. In some portions in the lower lying InndB and river bottoms, the soil is excellent and every variety of soil is to be found, from the deep loam of the valley to the wind blown and earth denuded gravel or rocky upland on which nothing but the croeplng jumper grows. The altitude varies from 2,000 to 5,000 foet above the sea. There is no country in the world that excels this as A KATUHAI.

OHII1IN1). It Is covered with a thick mat of grasses iiureat variety and wonderful nutritive qualities. Tbe "Bunch grass'1 Erkoma. CurjAdnln, is most abundant and most prized by stockmen; blue joint, Agropliy-rum Olaciim, rye grass, wild vetches pea-vine and an almost endless variety of highly nutritions grasses cover the range. During most seasons, owing to plentiful rainfall, they grow abundantly, at other times the seasons are dry and grass is scarce.

The rarity of the air and dryness of the climate, especially in the fall, cause the grasses to dry and cure on their stalks, making natural bay which retains its nutritive qualities almost as well as if cut and made hay of, so much so that horses and cattle will not only live and fatten on It, but the former can be ridden or driven long journeys taken right off the grass and do fifty miles at a stretch with more comfort than our grain-fed, stablod horses east can do twelve. This foothill country was long the wintering home of the buffalo, bicb as late as seventeen years ago existed in vast herds on these plains. Captain Twining, chief astronomer on the boundary survey, in his report, mentioning this, says: "This herd, which ranges Irom the Missouri river north to the Baskatchewan, made its appearance, going Eouth about the last of August. The number ot animals is beyond all estimation. Looking at the front ot the herd from an elevation of 1 800 feet above the level of the plain, I was unable to see the end In eitiier direction, yet strange to say that five years later this vast herd was exterminated." On my first visit to the conn-try in 1881 buffalo bones whitened the plains.

A few years previously treaties ere made with the Indian tribes, the Plackfeet, Bloods, Piegans and Harcees. They were allow to select their reserves where they cho tse, and they all selected Southern Alberta, because they knew that the bufl'alos wintered there, and TOEIll HOUSES WINTERED TlIKItB ithout food or shelter, except what they found for themselves. The climate, bearing in mind the high altitude and proximity to high mountain ranges, many of the peaks of which carry perpetual snow, you can understand that the air is both dry and rare, in fact it is most exhilarating, has been called champagne air." One feels buoyant and invigorated when riding through this grand air. In summer at midday the sun may scorcn your skin and tan you like an Indian, but seldom indeed are you without a cooling breeze, and you never experience exhaustion or fatigue from it as you do in a more humid climate. The nights are always cool, you seldom require more than three nor less than two pairs of blankets either in or out of doors.

During May and June local showers and sometimes severe rainstorms occur. The winter climate is often tine beyond description, a clear, cool atmosphere, dry and bracing, a blue sky and unclouded sunshine will continue for eeks together. At times the thermometer drops as low as thirty degrees below zero, but seldom for longer than three days. Snow sometimes falls six or eight inches, or in bad seasons still deeper, but the constantly prevailing winds blow it off the hillsides exposing tbe grass and allowing the stock to feed. Tbe Chinook winds are winds which are produced by thermal changes occurring when the moisture ladon air comes in contact with the low temperature of the enow clad peaks of the mountains, condensation of moisture and ratification of the air producing air currents which descend from the mountains a dry heated wind before which the snow is tofsed and twirled into the air, which absorbs it freely.

What is not thus taken up is blown into coulees and thus the grass is exposed. I have known of the thermometer rising fifty degrees in a couple ol hours a foot of snow will often disappear in twenty-four hours. THK STOCKMAN'S SPIRITS IU8E as rapidly as the thermometer when he hears the roar of the welcome wind which comes to save his starving herds. Tbe destruction of tho Ranching Industry company in Alberta for any possible reason would mean the ruin of the only industry practicable in that district and the withdrawal of five or six millions of dollars; aye, more than that, for any money that is now in circulation in that district has been brought there by tbe ranching companies or their friends wbo have been induced to invest through them and it would also mean the end for this decade at least of all investments of outside capi will be sutlicient inducement to a raw a large attendance to witness the close of tbe programme. The three minute rase will take place on Tuesday and the free-for-all on Wednesday.

Both events are open to trotters and pacers, and tbe list of entries includes some flyers. Tolly Wins at Ottawa. (From our own correspondent.) Ottawa, February 10. The Ottawa races closed to-day and from all accounts have proved a success so far as good sport is concerned. There were one or more good races every day, but the all important ohe took place thisj afternoon.

It as the five mile dash and few were more interested In it than the big crowd ot Montreal sports who came up to back Folly, the winner. (She was at no time iavorite in the betting, that honorable preference going to Factory Girl at big odds against, the field. Over $7,000 was bet on the result, making it tho best race of the meeting in this respect, and. of course, the heaviest end of that big amount was placed on Factory Girl. The small end was bought in by the Montreal boys, and they played their money freely, as th9y had every confidence in Joe Martin, who was to pilot Folly.

Martin did pilot the little mare a grand race, and deserved all the compliments showered on him. When Factory Girl, Pascal, Mathow Vf. and Folly were given tbe word, the Montreal mare took the lead and cut the paco, followed by Matthew W. lie soon tired and in the second mile Factory Girl moved up. Pascal was far in tbe rear all tbe time, once on even terms with lolly.

Ktewart forced Factory Girl time and again, but could not obtain tbe lead. Folly went along smoothly despite tbe many spurts she responded to. It was grand indeed to see her battle so hard for her position. In the fourth mile she had Factory Girl at hor side, and in that position they went around until the stretch was reached for the finish. Here Martin got in his clever tactics and he carried his mare through to the wire, after a great deal of trouble, and won by a length in 13.2 1 The summaries for to-day are: 8.45 class (unnntshed), final hcaU (liero.

J. Kwnn, Athol, Mass. 1 Hanntor. II. James, Hamilton, (Int Dominion Hoy, A.

Major. 1 Jiohlue 8 Aiisonluu, Id HU- art, Ayloier. 4 Time 2.22 class, purse $288. J. Kelly, Almonte, Jimmy Mao Ill O.

P. Coolldgo, Antwerp, N. Nellie Illy 2 3 8 A. Hmke, New York, Little Frank a T. Kenmdy.Otlawa, Horel 4 8 4 J.

Irvine, Chicago, ltoyal 6 10 'i'liiie 2.S1, 8.l,a.88X. mile dash, W. 11. Benedict, Montreal, Folly 1 It. Hlewart, Aylmr.

Factory (ilrl 8 Ij, A. Jliirke, Nuw York, Pssesi 8 O. Mcl'uerson, Ottawa, MatliewW Time 18.H4M1. Ilartrord to Have Kaees This Tear. IIahtiom), February 10.

The Charter Oak Driving association ha? decided to hold its association races at Hartford this season, notwithstanding the law forbidding pool selling. It is believed the meeting can be made successful. Secretary lxxmils announces that Charter Oak will give a meeting without betting. An the" association's $15,000 Kutnieg purse for three-year-olds and its Continent puree of $20,000 for four-year-olds are due for decision this year, the secretary thinks it is worth' trying. It is proposed to open other races and test conclusively whether trotting meetings can he made to pay without betting, it is possible that the race schedules will be Ior only two days.

No decision has been reached as to a meeting In June, THE TIJKF. A Bit of Advice. Don't overlook Merrythought In your coyisideration of the Queen's Plate candidates," said a well-informed turfman last night. Merrythought is Mr. Joseph Dug-gan's tlueeyear old filly by The Chicken Algeria.

lioth her sire and dam were imported, and Tlie Chicken won many races in good style, while Algeria produced Warren Hastings and other winners in Kngland. Bhe was a big two year old, and on account of her did not make much of a showing at Woodbine last spring, but as a three year old, with only 101 pounds up, she certainly should not be overlooked. T1IK 1UU. F.nnland Wants Hie Fight. New Yoiik, February 16.

A cablegram from London says the Bolingbrooke club has offered a purse of $17,500 for a con-tebt between Ted Piitchard.the middleweight champion, and Dan Creedon, of Australia. The Olympic syndicate, of London, iswilling to put up a purse of $20,000 for Jackson and Corbett to fight for, but the National Sporting club ap-pears conlident it will secure the fight. MUSIC ANDDHAMA. Next Week's Attractions. Henry Irving and FJleu Terry, with tbe Lyceum company, appear at the Academy of Music next week.

These actors need no heralding. The Baker Opera company opens a five weeks' engagement at tbe Queen's on Monday. Tlie company Is highly spoken of. The Pride of Mayo will appear atthe Royal, while the French Opera bouse has an excellent repertoire of operas on their hands. Hiss Alexander's Becltal.

Mies Jessie Alexander, the talented eh cutionist ol Toronto, assisted by Miss llollinsbead, will give a recital next Monday evening in Association hall, un-tier the auspices of the Holly Snowshoe club, which should be a huge success, from the way the tickets are going. The recital commences at eight o'clock sharp. 1 he club "At home" takes place the following evening. A Montreal Lady's Trlnmnh. Another Montreal lady, studying ui-der the Sir Donald Smith and Lord Mount-rJteph en scholarship, has achieved a triumph at the iioyal College of Music in London, England.

Miss B. Russell, daughter ot Mr. Russell, 23 Buckingham avenue, wbo won this scholarship three years ago, was to have returned home at the end of the present term about Easter, but the board of professors advised the executive committee to induce her to reconsider this decision and prolong her studies, as they felt that in another year she would be the most proficient musician in the college. As a result Miss Russell has decided to remain at tho college until Faster, 1805. English Colliers Wages.

Beginning on the 1st the workmen of the collieries of the Monmouthshire and South Wales Coal Owners association enjoy an advance ol 6 per cent in their wages, or 20 per cent above the standard of December, 1879. This arrangement was made after a meeting of the sliding scale joint ommittee of the association, held at Card i IT on the last day in January, when the audit for the two months ending with the 31st of December was submitted. The lecturer then proceeded to de-cribe the ranch outfit, buildings, horses, men.etc.describing the receiving of a herd driving on the trail, camping, crossing rivers, a notable fact being that cattle will seldom cross a river with the sun in their eyes. A stampede, niuht herding during bad weather, and other cowboy experiences were described. By explan-irg the cutting out, branding, roping, cowboy sports, cowboys radng to dinner and a large number of interesting lime light views of ranching and ranch life concluded the lecture.

The next lecture will be delivered on the evening of the 22nd instant, by ftot. McFachran, on the important subject ol Cattle in their Commercial and Sanitary Relations." C1IAB1HEK OF COMMERCE Holds Us Annnal Meeting Last Evening The Council Elected. The annual meeting of theChambre de Commerce was held last evening in the Monument National. Mr. L.

E. Morin. presided, and among thoHe present were Messrs. II. Laporte, J.

X- Pereault, J. D. RolIand.O. laucher, Jos. Fortier, C.

H. Catelll, Jos. Contant, J. H. Pellorin, C.

1'. Cbagnon, J5. R. Gareau, J. O.

Boucher, N. Lapointe, L. E. Geolfrion, J. B.

A. Martin, Chas. Desmarteau, J. R. Kavig-nac, L.

(j. A. Cresse, L. S. Perreault, L.

Morin. J. Ilaynes, Beauchamp and L. II. Painchaud.

Messrs. Jos. Fortier and C. P. Chagnon having been appointed scrutineers in connection with the election of members of tbe council, Mr.

K. Kmond was appointed seretary pro tern. '1 he committee which hal been appointed to select new quarters for the chamber reported in favor of the Per-rault building, rooms in which could be secured at an annual rental of $300, The report was adopted. In accordance with notice of motion, Mr. Catelli moved, seconded by Mr.

llayres, thuta committee, consisting of seven, be appointed to deal with applications for membership, and to have the power of accepting or rejecting the same. On being put to the vote, the motion was lost, and it was decided that the mode of electing members remain the same as heretofore. The financial statement was submitted and adopted. It showed a small surplus on the year's workings. A discussion took place on a proposal to amend the by-laws so as to admit of tbe election of another vice-president.

It however, pointed out that this could riot be done without special power from Parliament, and the matter dropped. Some fifty new members were then elected, including Senator Tasse, Senator Anniind, Hon. L. O. Taillon, Hon.

J. A. Ouiniet, Hon. J. B.

Hall, lion. G. A. Drummond, Hon. II.

Archambault and N. Decarie, M.L.A. Mr. 11. Laporte, who was elected president at the last regular meeting of the Chamber, then took the chair, and, on motion ol Mr.

Desmarteau, seconded by Mr. L. E. Morin, a vote of thanks was accorded the retiring president, Mr. L.

E. Morin, and the other retiring officers. Mr. L. E.

Morin, fittingly acknowledged the compliment, after which the new president returned thanks for the honor which the Chamber had conferred upon him, and promised to do what lay in bis power to furtaer the interests of the organization, whose prospects were very bright The scrutineers then reported that the following had been elected members ot the council G. Boivin, L. E. Morin, A. Aumond, J.

Contant, A. Racine, S. Cote, J. Fortier, T. Lefebvre, L.

E. Geofl'rion. D. Tarizeau, C. U.Catelli, A.

Labreque, II. L. Tourville, O. Du-fresne, L. J.

Forget, U. Garand, R. Pre-fontaine, A. Thibaudeau, C. Langlois, J.

Ilaynes, F. D. Shallow and C. Desmarteau. Mr.

L. E. Morin, presldentof the Montreal Chamber of Commerce for 1893, in his annual report congratulated the members on the increasing importance and inlluence of tbe organization. He points out the necessity for increased efforts to meet the severe competition offered by the Uuited States and the European nations in the markets ot the world. Australia is competing with Canada in the British market for meat, butter and cheese the Argentine republic is depriving her of the trade in living animals.

Why, in our turn, should we not take the Norwegian timber trade with the Losv Countries, Belgium and Central Europe Why should we not try to introduce our cheese into France, Belgium, Germany and elsewhere? Hamburg has had a sample of our butter, Antwerp of our cheese. Holland wants our wood, Italy our flah, Germany our phosphates. Why should we not make ourselves known in these countries as we are in Great Britain and the United Btutcs. Canadian merchants ought to consult the blue bo ks and make themselves acquainted with the requirements of the countries with which we have commercial relations. Tho Germans are doing all they can in South America to gain the trade which was formerly altogether in the hands of the Latin nations of i'urope.

The needs of the markets of the West Indies in general, and especially of British possessions, ought to be studied, and note taken of the conditions prevailing there. It was to be hoped that Canada would obtain better terms with these countries, which at present gave preference to the United States. It was to be regretted that our commercial relations with France were not more extensive. The McKinley tariff and Hon. Mackenzie Howell's mission to Australia are commented upon and a sketch given of the progress and commercial needs of the Australian colonies.

Particulars are then given as to the markets In China, Japan, Central and bouth America and HHATINU. At Montreal Month. The residents of Montreal South wore en fete last night, the occasion being a grand masquerade at the skating rink. There was a good attendance of skaters in costume and a large crowd tt spectators, who thoughly enjoyed the scene. The costumes and antics of the wearers caused no end of lun ior tbe onlookers and tbe skaters enjoyed it more so.

Amongst those who took part were the following GENTLEMEN, Mr. James St rick, Justice of the peaco of Montreal Mouth, trump from Germany: N. Boyd, clown V. Bertram, coon It Bertram, colored dude O. Million.

cavalryman; Donald tramp Just landed lieuiy Knelling, clown Charlie Bertram. Uncle Tom F. Hughes, policeman; F. Jones; Diamond Jack; Duncan Campbell, clown; Ernest Htich, coon Fred Palmer, jockey W. Warner, the sqn I re; E.

lliddlelon, (aney costume; Eadie Webster, hockey player: W. Abbott, farmer James White, lamb F. Pratt, fireman; E. Lllllton, Indian. LADIES.

Miss Jessie Btrlck 'Italian girl Miss May Palmer, nigger wench; Miss Hlva, Scotch lnw-le; Miss Lizzie Boyd, grandmother Miss White, military dress Miss M. White, wild West. Refreshments were served by Mr.Strick- Knimets Elect Officers. A meeting of the Emmet Lacrosse club was held in St. Ann's Young Men's hall, 157 Ottaw a street, last evening, at which he following officers were elected for the hi.

suing year: President, T. 1'. Con-my; 1st vice-president, T. Dillon; 2nd vice-president, J. Donovan treasurer, W.

K. Flannery secretary, J. llussoy; assistant secretary, J. J. Gummersoli.

Committee F. Giles, T. Connolly, J. Ilanra-ban, M. Ljnch.

N. Sullivan. The club decided to hold a concert and social About the middle of April. lilLl.IAKIKS. A Private Match.

In a private pool match, played on the Kith innt in the Balmoral Billiard rooms, Mr. H. McBride, of Montreal, defeated Mr. 'L Lanctot, the Uochelaga wizard, it li a score of 11 games to 3. Mr.

Mc-liride played very cooly, while his opponent went to pieces after a lew games. YACHTIJiU. St. Lawrence Yai-ht Club, Though little has appeared through our i-olumns regarding the St. Lawrence Yacht Club bazaar during the past week the different committees have been meeting regularly and report great progress as result of good work.

Voluntary donations are daily being received, and as no refusals have been heard ot, the club is feeling proud of the friendliness sbownon all tides. Mr. C. B. Morris, chairman of the subscription committee, is leaving nothing undone to call on those desirous furthering the interests of that noble t-port and delightful pastime, yachting.

Any who have not yet been called ou will kindly advise him in what manner they will assist. The entertainment and floor committees arc working up many pleasant surprises for those who attend tbe bazaar, end expect, for novelties, to eclipse anything yet got up for a similar purpose. The tombola itself has one of the best and prettiest tickets ever produced. Treasurer Mr. George Marler says the tickets are going off rapidly.

Mr. Ted Askew has disposed of quite a number, but advises other probable purchasers to secure them at once, as one of his moose (that is entered on the tombola list) is liable to devour them on sight. The ladies' division is doing great work, with Mrs. Morris and Garth at the fancy work table; Mrs. McDougall and flelles, perfumery, Mrs.

Greene and Kidd, confectionery; Mrs. Townsend, dolls; Mrs. Labbe, literature, paper, pictures, Mrs. Dawes and Galletti, miscellaneous Mrs. Davidson and Duggan.

flowers, and many ladies whose names will be published later. ATHLETICS; Tbe Benefits of Trainer Tom Eck points out, as an evidence of the benefits of his system of training, that John Johnson has gained 20 pounds during the eighteen months he has been under Eck's directions, though be has practically been in continuous training. Globe. AQUATICS. The Toronto Bowinir Club.

At a meeting Thursday night of the Toronto club it was decided to enter J. J. Kyan and Joseph Wright in tbe singles and pairs at the Henley regatta. Tbe entries and necessary declarations were sent by mail last night. Thebe officers of the club were appointed a committee to collect subscriptions,.