The MINISTER OF MARINE AND FISHERIES.
This time ball is erected at tlie request of the board of trade and the shipping interest at Halifax to give the mariners the time. The same thing exists at every ocean port. There is one at Montreal and also one at Quebec, maintained by the harbour commissioners. This is a new one and it is being erected under the supervision of Prof. Stupart, of the meteorological service.
Gratuity to Capt. A. M. MacGregor, late master of the surveying steamer ' Bayfield,' on his retirement (one year's salary), $1,050.
Topic: SUPPLY-GOVERNMENT RAILWAY POLICY.