————— EEE vOL: VIL. NO. 36. Rit eee OE: : 252 emommmamcms can [FIC GALE SWEEPS PRINCE RUPERT ERK: ——— islative DAILY NEWS PRINCE RUPERT, B. C., BAT. URDAY, PEBRUARY. 12, 1916. ————————_——————————— ee PRICE FIVE CENTS GOVERNIENT WHARF AND BARRACKS DA MAGED — STORE FRONTS BLOWN IN IN TERRIBLE SOUTHEAST GALE SWEEPS OVER PRINCE RUPERT GOVERNMENT WHARF SHED LOSES PART OF ROOF — IRISH FUSILIERS’ BARRACKS DAMAGED— MANY STORE FRONTS BLOWN IN—SIDEWALK TORN UP ON THIRD AVENUE What must have been a record gale visited Prince Rupert last night and early this morning, and traces of its work all over the city. The sidewalk at McBrid, and Third Avenue is torn up and scarcely a building escap- ed some little mishap, while sey- suffered rather se- there are eral houses verely: The most serious damage was done to the roof of the govern- ment wharf building and to the barracks of the Irish Fusiliers, the old Hotel, About half of the roof on the waterfront side o the wharf building carried out into the bay, while the jutting out portion in the rear of the barracks was’ stove in. Two attic windows in Bishop Du Ver- net's residence were carried away, cornice of H. E. Peck’'s house was lifted off and the plank sidewatk carried in to George A* McNicholl’s garden, The little dressing room used by the skaters on the Market Place rink was flopped over, and the front of the B. C. Cafe on lighth Street was blown out. Two sides of the tennis court, the Exhibition Building were torn up and the roof of the little pa- villon was carried well down Sum- Premier was while the near mit Avenue. Store Windows Gone, Stores in all parts of the city meme =Suffered severely, windows being ; broken in the G. P. R,. CARNIVAL SCENES AT WESTHOLME THEATRt “A Romance of the Navy,” at the Westholme, is a striking drama, in which a jealous lius- band drives away his beautiful young wife and places a nephew in the place of her son, How the wronged wife, after twenty years, wrecks the fortune of her hus- band, and restores her son to his rightful splendidly told. The navy seenes, in which the boys figure, are taken at New- port and Annapolis. position is “Sonny Jim" seeing the carni- val at Coney Island is amusing and interesting, the carnival scenes being superb. “Cupid's Bath’ iS a comical recounting of What befell Percy Ogler, a great flirt’ Water nymphs of the daintiest description make an at- tractive feature of this comedy, ‘The White Light of Publicity” 'S @ powerful modern drama. PP ODoe, Corporation Of the City of Prince Rupert » Notice tothe Publi City Fire Alarm oystem The City Fire Alarm System is temporarily out of y out of commission I case of Fire he offices, | Kaien Hardware, Orme's Drug Store, Mrs. Frizzell’s” millinery store, George D, Tite’s furniture store, H. 8S. Wallace's, the store at the corner of Third Ave. and Seventh, had to be cut away at the Peter Pan Bakery to empty while the awning keep it from smashing the windows. About ten o'clock this morning the power went off, and, the phone wires to Shawatlans being out of business, it was feared that the trouble might be serious, however about Tele- down at various the “juice” tlowed again noon and all seems well, phone wires are points and the linemen spent a lively orenoon as also did the light superintendent and the city en- gineer. There must have been scores of windows broken and the glaziers will now be about as busy as the plumbers: have been. The most remarkable feature of the galewas that so much of the damage was done on the lee side of buildings, while the side directly in the eye of the wind escaped. The police who were on night duty had a busy time looking after the open fronted while they did what they could to prevent further stores, mishaps: Wanted—aAll the take all the nice boys to the Odd- fellows’ Leap Year Ball on Feb- ruary 29th. tf. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR HOLD RECEPTION The Order of the Eastern Star held a reception and whist drive in the K. of P- Hall last night, when a thoroughly enjoyable time spent by all, A very fine musical program consisted of a pianoforte duet by Mrs, Bay and Miss Brand; solos by Mrs. Jarvis nice girls to was McLeod and Mr. Melliar, and a violin solo by Miss King. Mrs. MeLeod’s second solo was ac- companied by Mrs, Bay on the piano and Miss King on the violin. Whist and bridge were then in- dulged in, the prize-winners in the former being Miss Maud Eason, bon bon dish, and Mr: Rain, gold tie clip, Mr, Benson getting the consolation prize. In the bridge, Mrs. H. E, Peck won the silver bon bon dish and Mr. McClymont the gold tie H, Pringle the con- silver Thomas clip, and Mr. solation prize. After refreshments had been served, the Hon, William Manson proposed the toast of the Order of the Eastern Star, which was responded to by Mr: Douglas Sutherland, The singing of ‘God Save the King” brought a most enjoyable evening to a close, FURNITURE FOR SALE For sale—Furniture of Suite 5 MeMordie Apartments, at bargain Call at once: tf. prices, Can any Canadian ‘Soldier Kent Regiment now in Flanders. life most ever since, EAGLES’ MASQUERADE WAS GREAT SUCCESS The F, a reputation for providing splen- O. E. has always enjoyed did entertainment and last even- ing the members excelled them- selves along this line, when they celebrated their eighteenth an- piversary by holding a grand mas Hall. At grand querade in the Eagles’ eleven o'clock when the march took place, the hall pre- sented one of the prettiest scenes imaginable. The ceiling was festooned with streamers of ever- greens which were lighted up by the national colors in great pro- little greatly to fusion, while vari-colored electric lights added the beauty of the ball room. The prettiest picture, however, was that sented nearly Ireland dainty young lady and also by a of the dancers, who repre- every nation. was portrayed by a gentleman who might have step- ped out of a scene in old Dublin: urkish ladies were thre in large numbers, all becomingly plenti- Night, were splendidly rep- clowns and pierrots were ful, while Red Riding Hood, Winter, ete., resented. There was a pretty little rose girl, whose dress was deco- rated with pink rosebuds, ket of which she also carried in Indian a bas- her hand; there were braves and Indian splendidly got up; Spaniards maidens, all waiters and chefs; and Spanish girls and Gipsy girls. of Hearts was there The Queen and also the ace of hearts. The prizes awarded for the most original Rorvik Runner and to Jack Retehford who Prince Rupert the best Scandinavian costumes went to Miss who represented Scarlet posed as a huge halibut. The group went to the Society who represented the yva- of the city, prize for rious societies with attired; |, beat this? The sergeant served in the Boer The family livés in one of the villages in the south of England-. British and the emblem, ing the flag Eagles’ Early in the evening Mrs. Wells presided acceptably at the piano, a three piece Messrs: aud after 11 p. m. orchestra composed of Balagno, Harvey and Zaleski ren- splendid dance music, A eold and served in good style, dered dainty lunch was provided during which time the orchestra gave a very fine musical program. standpoint, the of the most From every masquerade was one enjoyable functions ever given by the Eagles and time passed all too quickly for the large number of dancers present. * 6K HO ROK ORK ROR ROR OR WIRES DOWN Owing to the government trouble, The Daily News had to go to press witbout its war despatches. OR KR OR OR OR OK RO OK Daily News delivered by © * * * * * * telegraph system being in * * * * * ¥* * * * The carrier, 50 cents per month. 36 RR RK RR ER eR Re IMPORTANT L; Murray Mc Meekin Fuller and Thomas an- nounce that they are form- ing a partnership and in- tend to carry on a grocery business in Prince Rupert name of in the under the firm Fuller & MecMeekin, premises heretofore oc- cupied by Fuller's larged to accomodate the extensive stock which will be carried by the firm. Both partners solicit the patronage of their ‘ former customers, and assure the public of satisfaction in quality, price and service. Watch for the Specials, Motor Two phones, Nos: 56 & 572. Delivery. a little queen in the centre bear- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Gro- * * cery, which are being en- * * * * e * * * * * * * * ~ * * * . * * * * * * * KKK ERE RE ER ;| establishments, I} *DADDY-OF-THEM-ALL” IS AT THE FRONT. Here are the six sons of Sergeant Aldridge of the West War, and has been in civilian SHIPYARD ACTIVITY From one end of the coast to the other shipyards are more ac- tive than at any time in their his- in hand merchant ships, tory, with many orders and jin sight for general details of which have pre- viously Particularly is this true of the different plants on San Francisco bay and Puget with the result that they are all working overtime, and this favorable condition should be maintained throughout the year. Coincident with this renewed ac- tivity in the shipyards proper, the boiler machine brass foundries and other produce equipment necessary for such like- wise sharing in the general pros- the whole making for a year to come. The many smaller yards on Puget Sound, which have the reputation of turning out such staunch fish- ing boats and smaller craft, also report an unusual amount of business, so the industry on Pu- get Sound this year looks better before in its history- been given. Sound, great works, shops, which material or construction, are perity, most successful than ever While ean orders for new vessels easily be obtained at the present time, the fact does not mean that labor is to receive an immediate benefit, simply because the great trouble confronting the manufacturers at the present time is lack of material, particu- larly steel, and if it is impossible to get the material the immediate boon to labor will be a great dis- appointment, Shipbuilding has taken on a great activity but this fact should not be made the basis for any hysterical or ill advised move, on the part of either laboring men who might see an opportunity of starting something, or inexperi- enced construction men, who might imagine there is an oppor- ON PACIFIC COAST) FRENCH CROSS VARDER RIVER FROM SALONIKI Russians Moving Troops in Bes- sarabia—Austrians Make for Durazzo—interned Ship Escapes in Fog. — (Courtesy Hotel Rupert). London, Feb. 12.—There are great movements of Russian {troops reported from Bessarabia. French Cross Varder. French troops have crossed the Varder River, in Serbia, and now nccupy an important point be- {ween Saloniki and Monastir. Austrians for Durazzo. It-is estimated that the strength of the Austrian force which is inaking for Durazzo, which is held by the Albanians and Italians is 30,000. They have occupied ‘Tirana to the northeast of Du- r'azzo. Arab Treachery. The British Expeditionary Koree in Messopotamia reports 373 casualties in an encounter with a tribe of Arabs, who pro- fessed to be friendly to the Brit- ish, interned Steamer Escapes. A German steamer, which was interned at Para, Brazil, put to sea under cover of a fog- She was chased and fired on and re- turned to harbor. BOAT RACE DRAMA AT MAJESTIC THEATRE “For the Honor of the Crew,” the three-act feature at the Ma- jestic tonight, is the story of a great varsity boat race, in which one of the boys, who got into the clutches of professional crooks and gamblers is tempted to bring about the defeat of his own crew which has, been known to break the record in the trials. How the stroke oarsman saves the situa- tion for the crew and also for the culprit is splendidly brought out. “The Night Operator at Bux- ton” is a railroad drama full of thrills and excitement. “A Family Picnic,” is some picnic, in which an jmnocent fox terrier plays havoc with the day's outing. “A Fable of Handsome Jethro” is the story of the winning of success by a poor but industrious boy, showing what can be accomplish- ed by concentration. George Wall, representing the McClary Company, went south this morning after spending a few days in this district on business. tunity for creating a new busi- ness. The fact of the matter is that material is scarce and this fact will have considerable effect upon the success of the industry this year.—Marine and Railway News, @o TO LONDON CAFE FOR THE BEST MEALS STRICTLY UNION HOUSE Hart Bik. Third Ave. BOXES FOR LADIES