Local News: There was an earthquake Friday evening at 8:35 which lasted about 5 seconds. Contrary to the statement in Monday’s Ottawa Journal, quite a number of people of Shawville and vicinity observed the earthquake, explosion or whatever it was on Friday evening last.

Sunday gave this section the first taste of real winter weather following a snowfall of about 3 inches. A stiff nor’wester prevailed in the evening and during the night the mercury dropped to 28 degrees below freezing point.

The several hunting parties who returned from their annual outing in the north country last week, report having enjoyed life in the woods to the full and also having bagged a fair share of game.

At a meeting of the directors of C.P.A.S. No. 1, held some days ago, the board expressed its regret for the loss sustained by the death of Director W.J. Thompson of Wyman, who for many years was a most efficient officer of the Society.

There is a strong possibility that H.R.H., Prince of Wales will make an exhibit of horses from his western ranch at the Ottawa Winter Fair.