British Whig (Kingston, ON), Jan. 9, 1884

p.3 Publishing Lloyds' Register - The Canadian Underwriters, composed of the representatives of the various Marine Insurance Companies, have decided to issue Lloyd's Register themselves in place of using the publication of the Americans. A special inspection and rating of the vessels will be made by Capts. T. Taylor and Flett, the former the eastern section, and the latter the western.

Looking After the Wreck - Capt. Falcon, of Chicago, a wrecker of thirty-five years' experience, has been on a visit to the wreck of the sunken propeller Oneida. He was sent by the Chicago Board of Underwriters, and will report as to the possibility of the vessel being raised.