of the Ladies' Clothing Department. The heads of the different departments are held responsible for the doings of their subordinates, and the utmost vigilance is accordingly exercised. The large car-shed immediately adjoining the rink, has been converted into a store-room and receiving office. Here, Messrs. Wm. Magee and James Reynolds receive the supplies as they come to the very doors of the shed by rail, and are brought from the steamers by carts. As most of the relief comes by train there is no cartage or expense attached, and this besides being very convenient is wholly inexpensive. Not an article can leave here to go to the various departments in the rink, unless an order comes for it from some chief of a department. The supplies are usually ordered in large quantities in the morning and in sufficient amounts to last one day. The warehouse is kept well, and the goods therein are carefully looked after and subject to constant examination. Everything here, as well as in the other rooms, is done by check, and nothing can go astray. The Directors are husbanding their resources and looking further ahead than the present hour. Care is taken to render judiciously the relief which has come from the generous friends abroad. It is likely that the St. John Relief and Aid Society will continue several years in active operation. They will have much to do, and the trials which will come with the winter will be very trying. LIST OF BUSINESS HOUSES BURNT OUT. Academy of Music A. M. Ring, Pres. Germain Street. Adams, James & Co. Drygoods King Street. Allan, Harris Brass-founder Water Street. Allan Bros. Foundrymen " " Allan, J. Howe Provisions South Mkt. Whf. Allan, John Tinsmith Canterbury Street. Allen, Geo. Em. Commercial agent Prince William Street. Ames, Horace T. Ship chandlery Walker's Whf. Albert Mining Co. Albertite Pr. William Street. Armstrong, Aaron Bonded warehouse " " Armstrong, Bros. Founders Main Street. Armstrong, John & Co. Dry goods Prince William Street Austin, W. H. Livery Stable Princess Street. Andrews, Wm. Mountain, & Co. Manuf. Agents Prince William Street. Arrowsmith, J. E. Victualler Germain. Abel, Mrs. Boarding-house " Aitken, Allen & Co. Machinists Sydney Street. Anglin, Hon. T. W. "Freeman" Prince William Street. Almon, L. J. Insurance Princess Street.