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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

DECEMBER 31, 1856.

ISS6.

Tae year 1886 will be remembered, no

by any very startling or striking event, but as the date of several detinite stages in the At the close Irish questions were still

history of political change. of 1885, the

after a century of agitation—in « nebulous

state : now thev are believed to be within

** measurable distance” of solution. Early

in 1886 Mr. Parnell withdrew his support ‘onservatives ; the Salisbury

Parnellites went

from the ( Administration fell ; the over to the Liberal Party,—-and the result was the formation, by Mr. Gladstone,on the

first of February, of a Cabinet pledged to

submit to Parliament a Bill conferring upon an Irish Legislature the powers of Home

Rule The promised measure was sub-

mitted on the 8th of April. Mr. Gladstone

introduced it by « speech which, it is ac-

. 1 mitted, was 2 masterpiece of Parlia-

mentary oratory. In the discussion which took place on the second reading, it was defended by the Liberal leader and his lieu-

tenants with very great ability. {The measure

was, however, rejected by the small majority of thirty in a full House, Mr. Gladstene at once appealed

from the decision of Parliament to

the electorate of the country. The election

which followed was one vi the most ex eiting in the histery of popular contests. It was not a mere Party fight. The Liberal Party was as a house divided against itself. The Leader of the Liberal Party was op posed not only by the whole strength of Party, but by all the Mr. Chamberlain

Whigs who acknow-

the Conservative tadicals who thought as did, and by all the le iged the force of the reasons which in- duced Lord Hartington to withdraw from The of the

secured for Mr.

the Administration. Parnellites

support Gladstone a but it was worse

Scotland.

solid Irish contingent ;

than useless in England ar<\

Home Rule for [reland was a hateful cry in English and Scottish

England and Scotland bitterly

ears; and the people ef disliked the men whe had forced them to The Home Rule Bill

unscientific and

hear that ery. was,

moreover, of necessity, wrong in principle, in at least one important Ireland her withheld the

privilege of levying impost duties ; and

particular. {t restored to

National Parliament, but it

while it required of Ireland the payment of money towards the support of the Empire at large, it deprived her of representation in the general Parliament at Westminster. In this respect it was evidently in conflict with the established principle which says that ‘taxation without representation is tyrann:’.” Mr. Chamberlain was prompt to point out this fault, and to protest that the passage of the measure meant, in fact, the dismemberment of the Empire ;—and the Liberal Leader—with all his cleverness —was anable to suggest an improvement. The that **Home Rule,” as we Canadians understand it, and as the Irish

truth is,

people want it, is exceedingly difticult of attainment under a centralized system like that of the United Kingdom. It is reason- able enough for the Local Legislature at Charlottetown to Edward Island to send representatives to the Par- Nament st Ottawa, only matters of general concern to all the Pro- But if, in awddition to being possessed of the function

for Prince Prince

’ make Jaws

Island, and for Sdward

at Ottawa ; for, vinces are subjects of legislation. vf geveral legislation, the Parliament at (Mtawa were the law-making power as tu every local detail throughout every Edward Island, ther be able to difficult it

to arrange in a manner satisfactory to the

Provinee except Prince

we should under- stand how

very would be

other Provinces, for a

Ottawa of

representation at Prince Edward Island. This is the great problem which the question of

Home

statesmen to solve.

Rule for Ireland compels British

Mr Gladstone has not been able to solve it; anl consequently it is not wonderful that he suffered defeat at the polls and was compelled again to place the reins of power in the hands of Lord

Salisbury.

dut it is every day becoming clearer that the remeval of the Irish difficulty—and of many other difliculties with which the British Parliament is beset —lies in the adoption for the Kingdoms of the Federal System of Government. The British Par- lament is now burdened with a miass of Legislation, wuch of which could be more satisfactorily disposed of by Local Legis. \atures established in Englund, Ireland and Scotland ; and if its labors were thus lightened it would be in a much better position to deal with the various cosn- plieated avd important National interests, of the British Empire. The ex- pediency and necessity of the pro- posed change of the Centralized for the Federal System are evident ~apart alto- gether from the Lrish question ; and there seems to be no doubt whatever that the Irish people would be coutented and happy were they placed in the position towards Great Britain that we n the Dominion, and ena)! land

Three

»W vecupy toward ed to settle their question in the way

; that we settled ours,

Thus, by the the Federal System, the

hav C adoptic m of

ee ape

than

the Three Kingdoms made stronger it has ever been, and the Imperial Par liament would be in a position to deal with the National concerns of a Federal Empire.

The idea ot Imperial Federation has made wonderful progress during the year. Leading statesmen in Great Britain and the Colonies have pronounced upon it in unmistakable terms. The Queen herself, at ithe close of the last session of Parliament, referred to it as @& conswnmation to be When once the Federal

has been successfully applied to Creat

wished, system

possible to With Local Legislatures to make laws concerning the domestic affairs of the respective Pro- with Parliaments

concerning the

Britain, it will be found quite

apply it to the Empire at large.

vinces ; Colonial

to legislate general

interests of each of the great groups of

Kingdoms and Provinces of which the British Empire is made up; with one grand Council or Parliament—in which all the of Kingdoms and Colonies

take

of matters of supreme importance to the

yroat groups shall be represented—to cognizance Empire at large ; and with means of daily

and hourly connnunication between the Provincial, the Colonial and the Im- perial Governments, —the power of the British people will be irresistible in every quarter of the globe ; and they may pro- ceed to the development of their territory in peace and confidence, none daring to

make them afraid. Much remains to be done ere the Impe- But the We hear

Leagues being formed—one

rial organization can be effected. forces to that end are in motion. of Federation

was organized at Halifax only a few days

ago ; and these Leagues, composed of the most eminent men in their respective com- munities, cannot fail to exert a decided influence in the direction of public epinion

,

towards the end they have in view. Moreover, the very course of events tends to the consummation of the grand Mr. Dillon has lately formulated a ‘*plan of

campaign” against the landlords of Lreland.

idea.

This does not, at first sight, seem to have any bearing upon the’ subject. But mark the result, The Government has decided Irish tenantry. This does

not please Lord Randolph Churchill; and,

to coerce the

pleading several ostensible reasons, he has the Cabinet. Lord Hartington may perhaps come to the res-

resigned his seat in cue of the Government, and for a time partially fill the great breach created by the defection of Churchill. hand, it is quite certain that Mr. Chamber- lain will, at the first opportunity, withdraw Government and

hut, on the other

his suppert from the unite his political fortunes with those of Lord Randolph. Both are strongly in favor of local self-government for the three king- doms, and it is highly probable that they

will be able to secure the return of Mr.

Gladstone tw power, and to induce him to withhold his Home Rule measure for Ireland in favor of a

Home Rule measure providing a domestic legislature for England, Scotland and _ Ire- iand,—and so open the way for the appli- cation of the Federal system to the whole British Empire. This movement seems the more likely from the fact that Mr. Glad- stene is an old man, anxious to retire from politics as soon as the Irish difficulty is set- tled ; that Lord Salisbury is still vigorous and not likely to yield the leadership of the Conservatives to a younger man for many years to come, and that Lord Randolph Churchill is a Radical at heart, ambitious to lead, and not unwilling to play a part simi- lar to that played with eminent success by the great Disraeli.

The Colonial Exhibition, held in London, proved a regular ‘‘eye opener” to the Britishers. John Bull is now disposed to prize the Colonies for what they are worth. Canada made a most creditable display, and demonstrated in a plain, practical way The

result is that many Englishmen who have

the great things she is capable of. entertained the idea that this country is an arctic wilderness, inhabited for the most part by semi-barbarians, are talking of coming view te bettering their

here ‘“‘ with a

condition,” while Canadian products and manufactures are high esteem British markets, More- over, the Colonial and Indian Exhibition has promoted, to the movement in favor of Imperial Federa-

held in in the

an incaleulable extent,

tion.

The political change which has been worked been ac- Thebaw feli like

His subjects did not rally to his

in Burmah has not complished without loss, a@ tyrant. defence, and, while securing possession of his precious carcass and elegant capital‘ the British did not fire a shot or strike a blow. But they. have since had trouble with the natives, aud in bringing the country under British rule they have lost many valuable soldiers, including McPherson, the commander.

Bulgaria, too, much against her will, has been forced to submit to the loss of her popular Prinee Alexander, and to accept as her ruler a nominee of Russia. We should have admired Alexander more had he dared to brave the anger of the Czar; but his prompt submission, if not hervic, saved the blood of many of his people, and it may be of many who are not

General

seni a ) Irish diffienlty beucticably solved the union of and of law) Russia is stendily coutinwing

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her march on to Constantinople. So, while talking of peace, they are increas- ing their armament. France and Germany are again showing their teeth, and Greece, Austria, Italy and Great Britain are watch-

Moltke,

whousually keeps silence in seven languages,

ing the course of Russia. Von

has uttered a note of warning that Europe

is likely again to be embroiled in war, while Kaizer William says ‘‘the policy of the German Empire is peace ; but the army must be increased,”

The Fishery Question has occupied the attention of the statesmen of Great Britain and Canada on the one part, and of the United States on the other, during a large part of 1886.

rangement was made, under which

Last year a temporary § ar- United States fishermen were permitted to fish in Canadian waters on condition that the Gov- ernment at Washington should endeavor to secure the appointment of an International Commission to settle the fishery matter on

a broad and permanent basis. In accord- ance with this arrangement, the President

brought the matter before Congress in

these words :

‘Tu the interest of good neighborhood and of the commercial intercourse of adjaceut com- munities the question of the North American fisheries is one of much importance. Follow- ing out the intimation given by me when the extensory arrangement above described was negotiated I recommend that the Congress provide tor the appointment of a commission in which the Governments of the United States and Great Britain shall be respectively represented, charged with the consideration and settlement, upon a just, equitable and honorable basis, of the entire question of the tishing rights of the two Governments and their respective citizens on the coasts of the United States and “Britis North America, The fishing rights being intimately related to other general questions dependent upon con- tiguity and intercourse, consideration, thereof, in all their equities, might also properly come within the purview of such a commission, and the fullest latitude of expression on both sides should be permitted.”

But the representations of Senator Frye and other demagogues prevailed ; and the President's’ recommendation was not ac- cepted. The consequence was that the Canadian Government were compelled to take action in order to protect the Cana: dian fisheries. Early in the year warnings were <listributed setting forth the law as based on the treaty of 1818, and fishermen that it would be en-

afterwards

notifying all foreign forced. Several cruisers were obtained and placed upon the station, and during the summera few United States schooners seized. It is 9 that the action of the United StatesGovernment respecting these seizures

has been entirely out of keeping with the

fishing were

curious fact

pacific, friendly and just sentiments ex- pressed in the message te Congress above quoted. In the first place Mr. Bayard re- fused to notifiy United States fishermen that they could not legally, in consequence of the abrogation of the Fishery clauses of the Washington Treaty, continue to fish in Canadian waters. Having begun in this spirit he was ready to resent with great warmth the seizures made by the Cana- dian to justify the action of the

United States fishermen in their violation

cruisers,

of Canadian laws, and to insult the Cana- dians by contending that they have no right to protect the fisheries of their country by the enforcement of the provis- sions of the Treaty of 1818. To crown all, the President, in his latest

Congress, recommends the appointment of

message to

a Commission to take proofs of the losses sustained by United States fishermen caught violating the laws of Canada and the Treaty of 1818 in order that demands for damages

may be laid against the British Government. On the other hand, several Canadian vessels having been _ seized

sixty miles from the nearest land, while en- gaged in catching seals, the Government of the United States defend the True,

action of their cruiser. these seizures were made apon the high seas, in which the peo- ple of all nations have equal rights. But it appears that in 1821, when Alaska be- longed to Russia, one of the Czars asserted his territorial right to all the waters of the Pacific Ocean above fifty-one degrees uorth latitude on the ground it was bordered on three sides by Russian territory. The Gov- ernment of the United States at that time were foremost to oppose this declaration. But the United States have since then pur- chased Alaska ; and the United States Gov- ernment now express the belief that the Czar’s claim was just and valid, and that they purchased the right which he de- clared was his. They forget, apparently, that in 1825 a convention was signed at St. Petersburg between Russia and England, the first article of which reads as follows: —- It is agreed that the respective subjects of the High Centraeting parties shall not be troubled or molested in any part of the ocean commonly called the Pacific Ocean, either in navigating the same or fishing therein, or in landing at ook ports of the coast as shall not have been already occupied, in order to trade wich the natives, under the restrictions and conditions specified in the following articles ;

So that whatever the Czar may have thought or claimed in 1821, and however preposterous his claim, he formally re- nounced it in 1825; and, therefore, the present contention of the United States Government, which is grounded upon that claim, is baseless. How soon the Fisheries

Question will be settled it is difficult to

his people. The Bulgarians submitted to the Imperial fiat with calmness and dignity, But the incident has evidently aroused the attention of the other Powers of

cultivating the fishing interests of the Kast- ern States in the hope of obtaining their support in the next Presidential election, and should he succeed to the Presidency,

Europe to the fact that regardless of treaty

it is not likely that the questions involved will be svttiol ons “just; equitatde and

predict. Mr. Blaine has been sedulously_

| honorable basis ’ In the meantime, the position of Canada has been fortified by an Act under which the fishery protection officers are authorized to go on board any vessel found without any harbor, or within three miles of the

coast, and examine the master on oath

vessel is a foreign one, or not navigated ac- cording to the laws of Great Britain and Canada, or if she has been caught while fishing or preparing to fish, or after having fished within three miles of the coast, or entered Canadian waters for any purpose not permitted by the law of natives, or by treaty or convention, she shall be subject to forfeiture. So strengthened and sup- ported by the power of Great Britain, the Canadian authorities will, no doubt, pro- ceed in the duty of protecting our fisheries The exper- ience of the year has proved that in their po- litical relations with Canada our Democratic cousins are governed only by selfishness and

with greater vigor than ever.

expediency ; and that Canada must main tain her rights,—must show the United States fishermen that they cannot steal fish with impunity ; must continue to demon- strate that the right to fish in Canadian waters is one for which it is expedient that the United States should pay a fair price. In recent years there has been going on in the United States an agitation in favor of Tariff Reform. desire for reform would operate #s an in- fluence to induce the United States to admit Canadian farm products to their return for the

It was hoped that this

market free of duty, in privilege of free fishing in Canadian waters. But the defeat at the polls, in the tariff reformers,

past sununer, of the leading shows that the Protective principle has still a firm hold upon the public mind of the that reduction of the protective duties is likely True, the President advised Congress, in his last

United States ; and nv important

to be made in the near future.

annual message,to give to this matter ‘‘their serious consideration,’ pointing out that the surplus revenues of the Republic amount to about $100,000,000 a year ; that the National debt has been reduced as much as it cah be ; that there is realy no legiti- mate way to employ the surplus cash in the overtlowing treasury of the Government, and that it is therefore expedient and right to readjust the taritl, reasonable suggestions of the President,

But what avails the

while demagogues like Frye control Con- The reduced without seriously interfering with the protective principle. This is what the President desires, for he says *‘ it has been

gress / duties might be largely

the policy of the Government to collect the principal part of the revenve by a tax upon imports, and no change in this policy is desirable, but the present affairs constrain our people to demand that

condition of

by a revision of our revenue laws the receipts af the Government shall Be reduced to the necessary expense of its administra- tion.” The most extreme protectionist could endorse this policy. A few years ago

the Canadian Government abolished the duties on tea and coffee, and abrogated the stamp tax, because the revenues yielded by these imposts was no longer necessary to defray the cost of economical administra- tion;and on the lines, could, if it would,

many necessaries of life, and on

same Congress remit the duties on many raw materials,-—with the double advantage and, in fact, additional seltish

own

of lighter taxation, protection to manufacturers. But people are often blind to interests.

their

The labor question has been forced to the front by the riots in Chieago—which were just as fierce as those of London and Belgium—and by the societies of laboring men throughout the It is doubtful if legislation can do much to cure the evil. What is most wanted is a stricter observance of the Golden Rule on the part of both employer and employe.

organization of

country.

Sir John Macdonald, with his usual fore- sight, has appointed a commission to ensure the adoption of measures to prevent labor difficulties like those which have occurred inthe United States; and he has wisely secured, as commissioners, leading members of the various crafts. At present, however, all classes in this country are reasonably contented and happy. There are, of course. individual cases of misfortune ; and the eroaker is always with us. But taken as a whole, the people of Canada are contented and prosperous. A striking proof of this is found in the rapid extension of the chief Canadian cities ; for if the cities are pros- perous, the country, by which the cities are maintained, must also be prosperous.

The state of trade throyghout Canada is regarded as exceedingly healthy, despite the tendency of the people towards extrava- gance; and trade is steadily growing. The receipts of the railway companies and the revenues of the Government have, through- out the year, continuously increased. A deficit ‘resulting from the extraordinary expenses incurred on account of the Riel Rebellion, was shown at the end of the last fiscal year ; but the surplus of the current year, as indicated by the monihly state- ments of the Finance Department, will well nigh if not quite cover it. One cause of the increased trade is undoubtedly the opening for traftic of the Canadian Pacitic Railway. Residents of Charlott

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ment is excellent. Already large streams of passenger and freight traffic are flowing between the Atlantic and Pacific along this new channel ; and these streams will un- doubtedly increase in volume as the years were

roll on, Several shiploads of tea

touching his eargo and voyage ; and if the | transported from China to Montreal and |New York during the past summer; and ithe superiority of the Canadian Pacific Railway as « means of communication with

the East has been fully demonstrated.

The Riel issue was tried at the last ses

sion of Parliament, the verdict of the Commons being, by an overwhelming

majority, that the Government were fully justified in declining to interfere with the operation of the law in the case of the ring- Northwest Blake and the most of his followers tried to justify the rebellion, and pleaded that Sir John McDonald was

ill at the time, and the debate brought into

leader of the rebellion. Mr

Ricl was insane.

eminent Hon. J. 8. D.

special prominence the parlia-

mentary ability of the

at the close of last year. ministers have fully maintained the reputa- tion of Sir John McDonald as a keen and just discriminator of the character and ability of men.

Mlections have been held in most of the | Provinces ; and, by a curious coincidence, each of the Provincial Governments was | sustained. There seems to be some doubt about that of Quebec; but the Quebec ad- ministration had to contend with the ‘race and revenge cry” consequent upon the exe- | cution of Riel, and the wonder is, not that the result of the election was that | did not suffer an over- defeat. In Nova

Fielding administration —

close, but the Government whelming Scotia, the! they deserved on their own merits—raised | the cry of repeal, and so aroused the latent | prejudice against the Confederation which, | from the lirst, existed in that Provinee. But in Manitoba and Island, the Norquay and Sullivan-Ferguson |

Prince Elward |

administrations appealed to their constitu- |

; ents on the ground presented by their own | * i The | Rae ae | in this Pro-} ;

records, and both were sustained, Legislative Council election vince turned on the question, whether or} ard |

not unnaturally,

}

not the Council should be abolished, the Council — electors, decided to hold ou to the political rights! and privileges they now enjoy.

Early in the year, Hon. Messrs. Sullivan and Ferguson went to London, to represent to the British Government the claim of this

} i ¢

Province to improved ineans of communi- cation with the Mainland. While in London they were presented with an elaborate official statement, by which it appeared that Prince Edward Island was the recipient from the Dominion Government of a much larger amount than the Province contri- buted to the general revenue. The dele- gates promptly addressed themselves to the task of demonstrating that this statement was not correct. This they made so clear that they at once convinced the Dominion Government of the *fallacy of this state- ment, and secured for their missioa the attentive consideration of the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

a formal

Lord Granville, in

despatch, urged the strongest reasons why the Canadian Government should strive to fulfil their contract with

this Province, and expressed the opinion that ‘the proposed Metallic Subway should receive a full and, if feasihle, faverable con- sideration on the part of the Dominion.” The sequel of this mission of Hon. sie ssvs

already

Sullivan and Ferguson has

. ' ‘

partially

-

appeared in the Offic:

survey of the bottom of the } Strait of Northumberland, between Canes which was held

last summer, aud in the more recent success

Traverse and Tormentine,

of the mission from which Messrs. Sallivan and Ferguson returned only last evening. About five yielding, in perpetuity, about twenty thou- been added to the capital placed to the credit of the Pro-

hundred thousand dollars—-

have

sand dollars a year

vince ; and judging by what we hear about

the result of the survey of the Strair, it is probable that the great work of the Subway will be undertaken ere long.

The record of the year presents a list of disasters and deaths not unusually long. This Province has been deprived of the Rev. Dr. McDonald (familiarly known and lovingly remembered as ‘‘ Father Dan”), Lieutenant-Colonel Beer (Mayor of Char- lottetown), John LePage (the Island Bard), George W. DeBlois (President of the Liberal-Conservative Association), Sister St. Thomas (of the City Hospital), and many others not so widely known. ‘ The mourners mourn their loved ones gone.” On the other hand, we must net forget that numberless blessings have been show- ered upon our people, and, arrayed in its costly and handsome new dress, Tag Examiver presents the compliments of the season, aud heartily wishes to all —

A Harry New Yuan.

Tit annual sale of newspapers and maga- pines, last night, at the Y. M. ©. A., was a gecidel success—upwards of $9) being realized. *

ipo

Taere was a small attendance in Zion Church basement last night, on the oceasion of the entertainment by the Choir and others. rt ¥ 2 ,

The Choir sans two anthers and two glees, of which ** i'm on the Sea” was undoubtedly

| to the Line’ with good effect.

the best. Mr. T. A. McLean recited ** Hew A duet by

E. Wikion and Migs Cassie Fraser w wall suay, Mr. WT, Hugin peut

ox

Thompson, Minister of Justice, who, with! Hon. Myr. Foster was called to the Cabinet ,

fearing the defeat | ~

hearin ™-

’ for several years to come. equipped in America,” and that its manage- New Year's Bay Guide for Visitors,

Tre : Ree Mat! 7 :

Cue following remarks were picked up near the Diamond Gookstore by one of on st and, judging from their tenor, it would «, that the author had doubts of his tional powers, and Was himself with a few topics to

a CONVErsa- preparing

diseour £e

; , upon during the visits he con mpiated making on the * Great Calling Day.” We trust that the ss

loss of his manuscript may not prive his fair fricuds of his society, However, herve they are:

Phanks—(Here I might muster courage, if

L know the people well, to ring the chimes on my chestnut beil. ) Ti ane to you and many of them.

Did you have many Xmas cards? Don’t you think sending cards is getting overdone? How many of yours do you pass on to othez people z

Have you had mony visitors to-day ? many ?

Thank you, I think I will take some.

Did you distribute any Goose Tickets ’ or any for the Tea in the Market Hall ’

Were you at the watch meeting last night?

Low

and have you made m uny good resolutions for the New Year?

What a pleasant open fall we have had,

i understand it was twelve below zere the other night. The harbor is frozen. Haye you ventured on the river yet? Are you skating this year ?

Don't you think the roughs were unbearable on Government Pond? IL hear many and children were afraid to skate in

ladies

conse-

; } an al y « i e ° Both these young | quence ¢ Some supervision is vreatly wanted ”

Did you attend the opening of the Citizens’ Skating Rink on Thursday evening? For- tunately, the ice was much better than the music.

Who do you think was the prettiest girl there? Does not Miss —— skate beautifully?

Oh ! you do not think you can attend both

| Rinks.

Have"you seen the new nickel plated dollar skates ?

W hat really g ort wi IZ me of Gilbc ys best.

The mails

this is, it reminds

yes, the Northern Light is still

lrunniug aud the mails arvive at quite season-

able hours. Do you thing the Neptune a

sucecs

1 wonder when the New Post Office will be opened. 1 believe the lobby is to b tably heated and lighted,

Yes, the sidewalks are very long as the snow is left ont!

e comfor-

dangerous as them. Old Mrs. had a very heavy fall and was promptly taken up for slidin s by our ever vigilant police. Have you heard how she is to-day?

When can I have the pleasure of taking you

out for a sleigh drive? Are you tobogga ning

ior suowshocing this year?

Do von think the proposed alterations in

| dean oy i : : ithe Yoboggan Slide would be an improve-

ment ?

No, thank you, T prefer wine.

What a jolly room for a dance, and how prettily it is decorated. but, dear me, you seem tu have forgotten a very important purt, the mistiatoe 1 lost.

Did you go to the sprucing. Church beautifully decorated ?

[ suppose you have head all about the latest engagement. f wonder who is going to give the next dance. No, the date of the Bache- ior’s Ball is not yet decided upon.

It is fortunate the Rankin House fire oe- curred in the day time. I hear the police were most cticieit in preventing the usual eruption of corner loafers. DPon’'t you think there’s room for a new Hotel ”

Do you think the Horribles as good as last year ?

No, nothing

Fe)

.

what a grand chance you have - y

Was not

very startlingin town, execpt that a shipment of bullion has been made to PKA.

What is the state of the political atmosphere? Cool, | suppose,’at this season of the year.

When is the Dominion election to take lace’

When dees P; rliament Gpend .

The Subway completed, d> yon siy! Yes; about the same time we cot the aca water- works. When the millenniain comes.

I hear the City Council ave going te double the number of electric lishis? An almost ‘oo brilliant idea, but a step in the right direc- tion,

1 hear there are no important cases to be tried in the Supreme Court this January term.

Are you a teetotaler or are you waiting till the Ncett Act eases are settled ?

Is not the new parlor of the Y. M, C. A very comfortable ?

Is it true they are going to take in the latest fashion paper for the ladies ?

Have you purchased any magazines at the sale of papers in the Y, M. C, A.?

Don't you think the lectures have been very good so far this season ?

Have you minded your P,’s and Q,'s

Have you seen the prize ash did really get it?

Note by Editor.—Bid you read Tre Examr- NER last night,

Who

sifter ?

—_——-———_ «<p o @ o- Micthedisit Brick Church,

Tae annul inecting of the Sabbath School Committee of minagement was held last evening in the class-room of the Church. The Superintendent, Rev. F. W. Moore, presented a verbal! report of the success of the School forthe year. Pe paid a high compliment to the Teachers’ for their devotion to their work, and said he did not think a more efizicat j teachers could be found in the Maritime Provinces. (Quite a number of the scholars became members of the Church in June last, and quite a number are now expecting s90n to be received into the Church. r,

The Secretary gave the statistical of the School as follows -

. sa 7 . Mau Of

report

Officers, 6.

Teachers, male, 18, do female, 23,

Total. 41,

Bible Ciaas, 165.

intermediate, 362.

Infant, 108,

A slight increase afier making up the ’ : . loss, from various causes, of 37 scholars. Only one scholar died during the year

sak < > . .

lie Treasurer's report showed that after providing for the needs of the School. there was a balance on hand of $88, This amount and other sums to be received, was voted to increase the books of the Library,

a ; :

Phe election of officers resulted as ful. lows : —

Supt—Rev. FL W, Moore,

Actisant Sous W. A. Weeks,

Secretary — Herbert Beer.

Treasurer--R. EK. Jost.

Librarian—W. W. Siauley,

Musical Direcior—J. 8. Davidson.

Organist iiss Aunie Moore.

A cordial and unanimous vote of thanks was presented to Miss Barr for her work and care in making the Concert on Tuesday evening last « success.

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Phe meeting was a pleasant one, and all were pleased at the success of the past, and encouraged with hope for the coming year,

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The ladies of the P. E. Island Hospital Bazaar Committee report the gross sruseede as $481.39. They desive ta express their warm.

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