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~ One New Croquet Set. Apply to uAPT. R. D. LUWKI.L, Marine Barracks. A Perfect Substitute For Air National Rubber Tirefiller THIS IS WHY YOU SHOUILD USE IT: It rides as easy as air. it eannot puncture or blow out. [t is neither solid nor pneumatie. It can be used in all style tires. It doubles your tire mileage. It is easily installed. ° It makes motoring a real pleasure. - It stops tire repair bills. it makes yourcar dependable. IT ENDS ALLTIRE TROUBLE. For Full particulars apply at LA BEGA’S ICE CREAM PARLOR. R. DANIELSEN, agent. EDITORIAL. Apropos the price of cattle, which sub- jeet was referred to the other day in comMenting on certain prices needing adjustment when the Food Commission sets tu work again, it may be interes’ing to pote the following figures ascertained through the monthy report of the New Yosk, N Y.. Bank of Commerce: Wholesale price of cattle; fair to choice native steers, in Chicago per 100 lbs: 1920 June $15.90; August $14.85; Sept. $15.50; Oct. $14.70; Nov. $11.25: Dec. $9.50. When the quality of the cattle is taken into consideration i appears simply far- cical to state the fact that here in St. Croix the price is now $ll.OO per 100 lbs, for what one is asked to believe is beef. St. Thomas News, NAVAL BAND SERENADES EL- PHEGE SEBASTIEN On New Year’s morning, the Navy Band, under the leadership of its voung and popular conductor, serenaded son half an hour Mr Elphege Sebastien. This is as it should be; for Mr. Se- bastien was the moving spirit, if not the promoter of the band. Ever zealous and eager to assist aspiring vouth, Mr. Sebastien with his wonted charac- Ly ot ’ i) ' . 00k W :': .lo ‘x,J O X i * i v i - teristie, thre«w himself. heart and mind into the project of raising a n.ive band. Doubtless. his iassociation witi the vari- ous musical societies of the island from a very youthful age in years gone by was the incentive that prompted bun Howbeit, it remains a credit to himself and his island home, ito know that through the yhole hearted and ever- ready support tendered his preteges, the island today boasts one of the best na val bands, not only inshe Carribbean, but the world at large. Such an aet of gratitude evinced to- wards an old friend is highly commen: dable on the part of the ‘‘boys’’ and their leader :and we sincereiy trust as years roll on, that the spirit that prompts such grateful action will expand; and that the friendship and esteen evinced by them for Mr. Sebastian, will ripen into nobier traits of character.—St. Thomas Mail Notes, Jan. 3rd. OLD YEAR NIGHT PASSES WITHOUT DISORDER The Old Year passed quietiy away, Though the streets were filied with large crowds of merry-makers, here was, neveitheless, no disorder whatever. To prevent against any unf-reseen or antoward event, strong guards, naval, military and municipal, were out on patrotl. The principal feature of the evening was a concert by the Naval Band in Market Squarc, from 9 to 10 o’clock; after which the ‘bovs’ went on a "‘hike”’ thro the town, muen to the enjoyment of the townsfolk. {'he social eventof the evening was a dance at the Roof Garden of the Americon Soda, Fountain, given by the Tennis Club, which was a very er, joyable affair, indeed.— Ibid. DIRECTOR OF POLICE MORNING- STAR LEAVES POLICE FORCE AND IS SUCCEEDED BY TAPT. NOLAN The New Year sees a change in the Police Department, through the resigna- tion of Mr. Morningstar, irom the Po- lice directorship. How much thisis to be regretiad, is better imagined than understood : as from the moment he as- sumed duty, Mr Morningstair put his whole heart and mind into his work, Quiet, affakle snd unassuming, and ever ready to bear both sides of the case’, he was nevertheless firm:. Keen and ac- tive, it was due to his conception of “*what should be’’ that the‘shoe shine nu- isance’’ was eliminated, and the publie parks and their environments that tor some time had been rendered unsafe and unsuitable for respectable folks, be ng in- fested by a parcel of young vagabonds and prostitutes, later rendered once more habitable. By his gentleness of disposi- tion, as well as direcin=ss of purpose, he won the affection and esteem of all that came in contact with him. Much of the jate improved conduct on the public streets, was due to him. In his resigna- tion, the lax abiding and vespectable element of the community misses a good hand. He returns to St. - Croix in a day or two. : / Mr. Morningstar is succeeded by Captain Michael J. Nolan [retired} who for 23 years saw service in the New York: Police Department, who was likewise attached to the First Di- vision of the U. S. Army, and was for the past two years in Germ. ny. As his assistant, Mr Michael O’Learyv. Chief- Boatswain of the U. S. S. Vixen, has been appcinted to act as Distriet Chief. —Tlbid, . Car No. 28 suffered severe damage Sunday afterncon when it became un- controlable and came in colljision wiih a huge rock around De ZHeltjen’s Road.' We understand that the machine, whieh is an Overland, was bought or the spot by the Labour Union for sl,ooo.—St. Thomas Mail Notes, Jan. sth. Friends of the poor, esv:cially those interested in the welfare of the St. Tho- mas [adies’ Association, will be glad to learn of its receipt duiing the Xmas holidays of several substasiial monetary gifts from well-wishers, both at home and abroad, among them being one of SSO from Di. Neis, and ore of s2l from former Governor Helweg-Larsen. We are glad, indeed, to chronicle these donations, especially the ‘at.er, as it{ gives tangible proof of the faet, that despite his absence oi many years {rom the island, and the severance of connec- tion with things islandic. Mr. Helweg- Larsen has still kindly {feeling towards the people of this island, over whose destiny he once ruled as governor. - It is pot his first gift to our poor since his departure either. - - On behalf of the Association, on behalf of the poor, whose welfare has prompted the gift, as well as on behalf of the com- munity in whose weliare he seems yet to retain a lively interest, we desire to thank Mr. Helweg Larsen, and to wish him long life, and a bright and hacpy New Year!”’—lbid. # e e it « Friends of ‘‘The Little Home on the Hill”’will be glad to kpn>w that it was one among the reciricnts that received a monetary. gift from former Goverunor and Mrs Helweg Larsen.—St. Thomas Maal Notes Jan. 6th. TELEGRAM -. ST. CRCIX STATION. Glasgow, Jan. Bth.—Viscount Grey de- clared inga public speech here last night, another European war must be avoided at all costs and that Europe therefore must be prevented from returning to the ecnditions antedating the great war. There should be no secrei: treaties. he said, although he admitted that he had b