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eee — nn Local and Other Items.

SNOWSHOBKING 1s the order of the day. '

LAS’ NigH? the thermometer registered 4} degrees below zero. .

Trans on the Mainland are also “ be- hind time” on account of the snow.

Tue gale of yesterdoy was one of the heav- ' jest. ‘Lhe wind traversed 630 miles in 24 hours.

Tue Local Legislature is further prorogued until the 10th February next— not then to met for the dispatch of business.

To-pay is the last for issuing summons from the City Court. One hundred and twenty-five have been issued for the next session.

Lapiks and gentlemen who propose going to Mr. Earle’s Concert, to-morrow evening, had better get their tickets at Dr. Dodd’s and the Apothecaries Hall, to save trouble at the door.

Tue mail boats are still at Cupe Tormen- tine and at Cape Traverse. The courier that left this City for Cape Traverse to-day was compelled to return after reaching North

River Bridge, owing to the storm.

A FAMILY at the east end of this city rashly exposed the life of a little girl yesterday evening by putting her out of a second-story window and compelling her to walk on top of the highest snowbanks to a neighboring house for a pint of milk.

Tue Civic Bye-law relating to dogs, for the purpose of taxing, will be enforced on the first of February. We suggest to the owners of each and every canine the pro- priety of repairing immediately to the Stipendiary Magistrate’s Ceurt and there have the same duly registered.

A Warnyine to Dancers.—Some days ago a young girl employed in the house of a Civil Service officer at Ottawa went toa dance, where she contracted a severe cold, and being chronically indisposed, she died somewhat suddenly and unexpectedly on the following night.

Henry Irving, the London actor, must have serene confidence in his popularity and the ravenous desire of the wealthy classes to see him act Hamlet, for, despite ef the hard times, he is charging $2.50 each for orchestra chairs im the Lyceum Theatre.

Apropos of airy nothings, the chap who gave vent to these lines on Saturday last, no doubt thought that he had something worthy of the air :—

Shovel, brothers, shovel with care,

Shovel if none of your neighbors dare,

Shovel in the teeth ot the Nor’ westaire,

Shovel in spite of the biting air,

Shovel a path for the passengaire.

AN extraordinary complaint was made at the Police Station to-day. An old lady, who resides at the West End, came to the City Marshal this forenoon and entreated him tu send an oflicer to her house, to pre- vent teams from driving over it, as three teams had already driven over it this morn- ing! The front of her house is completely covered with snow, while the rear is clear.

A sNowstormM of unusual Severity set in on Saturday evening and continued till after mid- night on Sunday. Yesterday the streets of the city were deserted—scarcely a living being could be seen on them. The Churches, one and all, were poorly attended—thus the ardent follower was, by his attendance, easily discern- ed from the lukewarm Christian who did not attend! The roads and by-ways throughout the country and the streets of the city, have been entirely blocked. Trafficis almost im-

ssible. There is a complete blockade on the

ilway. No passengers have been taken in the trains to-day, and the engines are engaged in fighting a way to their regular points. From three to four feet of snow is reported in the cuttings along the line. The train which left Georgetown this mérning reached Cardi-

n at 1.30 this afternoon. The train that left

t. Stewart for Souris at 7.15 on Saturday evening is snowed up at Majill Chapel, and at 2 o'clock an engine from this city went to her relief. At 1.30the Summerside train reached Hunter River, and, at the same time,jthe train from Tignish had reached O'Leary Sta- tion.

Tur Freaks or Imacrnation.—Our itin- erant correspondent who has lately been in Prince County is a very close observer. He sends us the following, which, he says, oc- curred a short time ago: ‘‘A verdant couple were married recently; and, being in rather poor circumstances, the young hus- band is compelled to ‘ earn his bread by the aweat of his brow.’ He was hired by one of his neighbors to chop wood a short time ago. This neighbor lived at a distance and the weather was very cold. The young wife assisted in dcessing her dearest as warmly a3 possible for the journey, and when he was about to start, with axe in hand, she warned him ‘ not to freeze nor cut himself.’ Some hours after his departure she looked out of the window and saw her lord returning homewards, walking slowly and very lame. Her excitement became intense; and, as she gazed from the window, her form became cold en | weak, and she literally fell into a swoon. Recovering, and seeing he was still far off, she started to meet him; but the

pressure was too great, and ere she had|

gone many steps she again fainted and fell on the ‘snow-covered ground. Seeing her fall he quickened his step, and was soon | by her languid form. In his arms he carried her to the lonely cottage. In a short time

she revived, and, in a flurry, brushed the snow from the lame foot of her husband, | and was awe-struck to find a large hole cut

in the boot and the sock saturated with a

red fluid. The foot was exceedingly pain- ful, and he could not bear to have the boot removed. The knife was applied and the boot cut off by the instep ; but behold ! the foot—with the exception of a slight bruise —was sound, and the sole cause of the fear and trembling was ared woollen sock, which his young helpmate had put on his foot without giving him any knowledge of the

color. :

NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.

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Ortawa, Jan. 27. A heavy snowstorm prevailed here all last night and to-day. The uneasiness in the Stock market in | Montreal, etc., was not felt to-day so se- verely as on the day previous. Several officials of the Public Works Do- partment have been removed within the last few days. The Governor General visited the Senate Chamber this afternoon, for the purpose of Inspecting the improvements which are being made there, and giving an expression of opinion regarding the different speci- mens of panelling there exhibited. St. Sreruen, Jan. 27. Fifty thousand dollars worth of property was destroyed here by fire on Saturday night about midnight. The insurance on the property will probably reach $30,000. SACKVILLE, N. B., Jan. 27. Two buildings were burned yesterday at Point Du Chene, and two large dwellings at Shediac also. Lonpon, Jan. 25. A Calentta despatch says that a despatch from Jellalabad, dated 22nd, states that Yakoob Khan has seized Fort Fizen, be- longing to Bababakakhch Ghilzais, —taking the chief’s prisoners, in consequence of which the Ghilzais have commenced _hos- tilities against Yakook Khan. Shere Ali’s Master of Horse, the great opponent to British influence, is dead. ——_

Correspondence.

aa Wedonot hold ourselves responsible for the statements or opinions of our correspondents

The Fishery Award.

FAIRPLAY ADVOCATED,

To the Editor of the Examiner.

_ Srr,—Allow me to say a word iit the discus- sion going on in the press about the disposal of the money obtained by the Dominion Gov- ernment by the Fishery Award. The organs in the pay of the Local Government contend that our share of the award should be handed to the Local Government, to be expended in the manner that suits them best. To this mode of expending the money there are many objections. In the first place, the Locals have, since we went into Confeceration, spent a large amount of money so recklessly that we have little or nothing to show for it. It is to be feared that if they get the portion of the Award the Island is entitled to into their hands, it would be used more for the purpose of keeping themselves and friends in power than for the benefit of the country. If the Local Government once got the money into their hands the people might bid good-bye to reform and retrenchment until it was all gone. If we are to judge by the jobbery and ex- travagance of the last two years, giving them control of the money would be a curse to the [sland instead of a blessing. Instead of being used for the people’s benetit, it is to be feared that a large portion of it would be used to cor. rupt the people and the representatives of the people.

There is another reason, which outweighs all others, why the Dominion Government should control the expenditure of the amount of the award. The money was paid to us for privi- leges given to the fishermen of the United States to fish on our coast on an equality with our own fishermen. The money, then, should be expended in such a manner as to give our own fisherman every facility and encourage- ment in his precarious calling. The harbors should be improved as much as _ possible, breakwaters built, and, perhaps, in some places, short railway branches, so that our fishermen may be able to compete with the American fishermen. When the rights that in reality belonged to our fishermen were given to foreigners for a money consideration, it surely is reasonable that it should be expended for their benefit. That being the case, who so competent to see the money expended ina proper way asthe Minister of Marine and Fisheries. The Dominion Government con trols our fisheries, ang if the money was handed over tothe local Government they would spend it for other purposes, and the fish ermen would be left to shift for themselves. When the $800,000 given by the Dominion Government to buy the Proprietors’ lands, it was used for that purpose, and our fishermen got little er no benefit from it, and there never was a word of complaint. Surely, then, the money that was obtained by giving foreigners privileges that diminish our hardy fisher- man’s chances of success in his occupation, should be expended for the fishermen’s benefit.

railways, it would benefit all classes in the community as well as the fishermea. The farmer will have easier access to market and the trader greater facilities for trade. Instead of casting longing eyes on money whieh does not belong to them, let the Local Government cut down its enormous staff of officials and desist from perpetrating frauds on the country in the shape of huge asylum and other jobs. In a word, let them practice that economy which will enable them to live within their means, and learn that the whole treasury of the Dominion is not to be at their disposal to feed a horde of officials and their friends.

It is a matter of congratulation for the Island that one of our representatives in the Dominion House of Commons is Minister of Marine and Fisheries at the present time. That he will see that our fair share of the oneal will be expended for the benefit of our

‘fisheries, | have no doubt. Yours, etc., FaiR?Lay. New London, Jan. 24, 1878. :

To the Ediior of the Examiner : Srr,—Why do not the proper authorities

utilize the prisoners in our jail in cleaning the snow from our thoroughfares? In other

‘cities of less pretensionsthan Charlottetown,

this system is adopted to public advantage. Cannot the able-bodied men in our own local‘ institution be brought to the rescue; and, during the winter months, be compell- ed to clear the streets of snow, and perform

repairs to the same during summer}

Let the proper Commissioners move in this matter, and they will receive the grati-

tude of the a SNOW-BOUND. 77

Charlottetown, Jan. 27, 1779.

Besides improving harbors and building branch | .

SPECIAL

THE—

LONDON HOUSE.

——— 5) :-—_-———.

some

150 Pairs Canadian

ALL WOOL BLANKETS |

are being closed out very low.

THE BALANCE OF

Ladies’ Mantles and Ulsters,

at a great reduction, to clear,

The Balance of,

WINTER SHAWLS!

very low, to clear.

The Balance of

Ladies’ Fur Gaps 2 Mutfs,

GENTS’ FUR CAPS,

greatly reduced, to clear.

A Lot of Ladies’ Black |

QUILTED SKIRTS

marked down, to clear. MEN'S mi Flannel Shirts

UNDERSHIRTS

——AND—

cS } Nn 4 \ »

VERY CHEAP.

COTTON

BED-TICKINGS

SPLENDID VALUE,

just received by ‘‘ Northern Light.”

READY-MADE

JEPARTMEN

Unusually Good Value in

ULSTERS, OVERCOATS,

REEFERS, &6,,

A Lot of

Boys’ Reeling Jackets,

at $2.00 each, very low to clear them out,

Good useful Goods at Great Bargains.

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GR WAT

GLEAHANCE SALE

—0OF--

UnY GOODS

20: From this Date,

DEGEMBER 29, 1878,

FOR CASH ONLY,

AT A

DISCOUNT OF FROM

=O to 25 Fer Cent.,

FOR ONE MONTH,

~THE—

Following Goods !

French Merinos, French Delaines, French Cashmeres, French Twills, Parmattas, Ifenrietta Cloth, Persian Cerds, Brilliantines, Lamas, Lustres, Russel Cords,

FANCY DRESS GOODS!

Anglais Merinos, Balmoral Crapes, Crapes, Dress Cloths, Mantle Cloths and Ulster Cloths,

Plain, Checked, Fancy and Striped

WINCEYS!

Silk Velvets. Velveteens, Black Silks, ¢ Colored Silks, Fancy Silks, Ladies’ Skirts, Corsets, Ties, Fancy Wove Goods,

SHAW LS,

ONE HALY PRICE,

RIBBONMS, Artificial Flowers and Feathers !

ONE IfALF PRICE. Ladies’ Ulsters, Ladies’ Jackets and Mantles, Blue Serges (all wool), Scarlet Flannels, Wool Searfs and Ties, Umbrellas, Jeans, Tickings, Shirtings. Ladies’ Cloth and Hid Gloves,

Ladies’ Skating Gloves. Brussels Carpets, Tapestry ? 2-ply Scotch “ 3-ply Scotch “ Union * “ 4-4 Hemp . 6-4 Felt “ 4-4 Felt 5-8 Stair “ 2-4 Stair “

Felt Crumb Cloths,

Linen Crumb Cloths, Stair Damask,

Curtain Damask,

Curtain Reps,

Table Damasks and Table Linens, Toilet Covers, Blankets,

Counterpanes & Bed Covers.

In Muslin and Lace—Very Cheap. Damask, Turkey, Cloth and Felt

TABLE COVERS !

OIL TABLE CTOTH, FLOOR OIL CLOTH. Buff, Green and White : Window Hollands, Ladies’ Fur Muffs, from Fifty-six cents, in Musquash, Monkey, adger, Chinchilla, Tmitaticn Seal, Grebe, Imitation Mink and Mink. Men’s Made Clothing, Hats, Fur Caps, &c.

articles too numerous to mention.

J.D. MASON & CO.,

GEO, DAVIES & CO,

Jan. 14, 1879.

QvEEN STREET. Charlottetown, Dec. 30, 1878—

7.

| AUCTION SALES.

_s mail

BANK STOCK. I WILL SELL AT AUCTION, ON

Friday, the dist instant,

At 12 o'clock, at my Sale Room, 4) Shares in Union Bank of P. B. I

WILLIAM DODD, oe Auctioneer,

i t | Ch’town, Jan. 22, 1878. 3i

j

“ortgage Sale.

TO be sold, by Public Auction, on Tues. day, the 23th day ef February 1879, at the Court House in Summer. side,at 12 oclock of the same day, under and by virtue of a Power of Sale centained in an Indenture of Mortgage, dated the firstday of November, 1873, and made between Donald McLellan, of Lot 14, in Prince County, in Prince Edward Island, and Margaret, his wife, of the one part, and Dauiel Hodgson, of the other part,— LL tbat tract, piece and parcel of land, described as follows : Commenc.- ing at a stake fixed on the west bank of Grand River, being the south boundary of atract of land owned by Andrew McLel- lan, running from thence by a line run- ning north Seventy degrees west along the said Andrew McLellan’s land twenty-three chains and fifty links; thence at a right angie west seventy degrees east fiye chains to Frederick McDona!ld’s land; thence north severty degrees west eighty-seven chains; thence West seventy degrees south ten chaips to John McLelian’s east line; thence south seventy degrees east along said line six chains; thence east seventy degrees north five chains; thence south seventy degrees cast sixty-one chains to the Main Road; thence wesiwardly along the road five chains to John McLellan’s eas! line; thence slong said line south seventy de- grees eastto the shore of Grand River, aforesaid; theuce north-eastwardly along said shore tothe stake at the place of beginning, containing an area of sixty. six Acres of Laad, a litle more or less, be. ing partof the farm of the late Angus Mc. Lellan, on Lot or Township Number Four. teen, together with all the buildings situ. ated thereon. For further particulars, apply to Messrs, Ilodgson & McLeod, Charlottetown. Dated 2oth January, A. D., 1879, D. HODGSON, Mortgagee. Ch'town, Janu. 25, 1879—oaw ti!l sale.

Charlottetown.

Prince Edward Island Braneh

-—OF THE—

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE FIRE AND LIFE.

INSURANCE CO.

Subscribed Capital, $9.733,332.60 Paid up Capital, - 1,216,666.60

CHIEF OFFICES-—Edinburgh, 64 Princess Street ; London, 61 Threadneedle Street.

Nine-Tenths of the Profits of the Life Assur- ance Business are divided every Five Years, The Tables of Rates are moderate.

Fire Insurances effected on nearly every description of Property, at the LOWEST RATES of Premium. corresponding to the nature of the risk.

Lossts settled with promptitude and liber-

ality. 4. W. DEBLOIs,

General Agent.

Dec. 14.

tn meer GN enn

Fancy Woods for Fretwork,

ECEIVED, a nice lot of FANCY

WOODS, consisting of Walnut, Mahog- any. Poplar, Holley, Oak, Satinwood, Red Cedar, Amaranth, Ebony, and California Laurel.

F, 8S. HANFORD & CO., Water Street. Jan. 20, 1879—3in eod

GENUINE NEW YORK SINGER SEWING MACHINES

TUE BEST IN THE WORLD.

Buy only the GENUINE.

|

| COUNTERFEITS. | Noné pettine with

out our Trade Mark stamped_ on the arm of the hine.

THE SINGER MANUF’ING CO. 1877 SOLD

j

282,812 Machines.

| being the largest number of Sewing Machines

;ever sold by any Company in a single year.

| Machines sold on monthly payments. Rosert Youns, Sole Agent of P. E. Island,

South Side Queen Square, Charlottotown. Nov. 30, 1878—2aw tf

MPLOYMENT.—In every village and township of P. E. Island not yet ocdu-

Beware of

Shirts, Underclothing, and a variety of; pied, oNE AcrIVE, intelligent Lady or Gentle-

man can obtain a most respectable and ver profitable engagement. Address, with fu particulars, D. DOWNIE & CO.,

Box 1964, Montreal,

i | May 24, 1878—-