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TUESDAY, APRIL il. 1893.

THE DAILY EXAMINER

APRIL 11. 18953. Withholding Information.

Tue Government are very persistent 1D refusing information to the Upposition in regard to the various departments of the Information has been repeatedly demanded in respect to severs] items of expenditure. But from the man- hich the Government has been acting, suspicion has beeo aroused that their conduct in managing the public at- fairs of the Province will not bear investi

Two or three little returns have brought down ; and these serve to

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gation. been

confirm the suspicion. For instance, Mr. Shaw, some time = 4g, asked the Leader of the Government to table a

the amount collected

etatement showing by the Government a lates for entrance to the Prince and Normal Schoo! Government of the Province has hitherto imposed. But the Peters administration 84” fit to make an order in council as fullows : ** A matricula- cents will be charged each

matriculation fees

from candi of Wales This ia a tax that

College

tion fee of fifty * eandidate to cover cost of examining papers. This must be psid before the can-

didate is admitted to the examinaiion ; not necessarily, however, at the time of pplication.” ta the report of the Chief Superintendent of Education, the follow- ing statement appears: ** The wmatricula- tion examination into the Prince of Wales College and Normal School was held iv July lest. There were 342 candidates present.” It will be readily perceived that $171 were thus collected. But as no account of the revenue so obtained can be found in the report of any department of the public service, Mr. Shaw demanded from the Leader of the Goverment « statement relating to the manner in which the amount thie collected was expended. In ihe statement placed upon the table, instead of $171, it appears that only $156 14 are ac counted for. Where isthe balance gone! The public accounts contain no trace of it. Bad as it may seem for the Government to wring this tax from the candidates withov,, the eonseat of the Legislature, and unpre- cedented as it is in the history of this Province, still greater ia the offence of the Government in not being able to account for the amount thus collected. In view of thie fact, we can readily undersiand why it is that the Opposition are so anxious in the interest of the county to have their several questions answered, and also the studied persistence of the Government in refusing secret details of the management of public affairs. —~~ + Ore —Mr. Alexander McKinnon, Water Commissioner, has direeted atteation to the importance of an additional large pipe ex- tending from the pumping station to the city. Ic goes without ssying that ratepayers will not stand « great increase of taxation. But in view of the fact that our water works are now self-sustaining, and that there is a good pro»pect that the proposed extension will pvy for itself, besides afford- ing an additions! guarantee for safety from fire, we think that the Vater Comwmission- er’s proposition ought ‘0 be favorably con- sidered. The proposed extensio. will in- yolve an additional outlay of about six hundred duliars a year, which it is eatimat- ed will be me: iu the course of a few years by additions to the water rates. Referring to the letter of * Elector” published yesterday, we are rejuested to ataie : (1) That the Souris West School has not been raised to a first class rank and was ouly raised to a graded school last April; (2) That the alleged discrepency of $1,869 86 between the total cost of Educa- tion for 1891 and 1892 was owing to the fact that an expenditure for repairs to

Prince = of Wales College, ete., was incurred by the Public Works Department = in 1891, and not

brought ander the notice of the Superin- tendent until after the report of that year has been published. We feel sure that our correspondent would not willi ly mis- represent the Superintendent of Education, and we cheerfully give publicity to the statemen:

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St. Peter's Church Meeting.

The adjourned Esster meeting of St. Peter's Church congeegation was held in the schoolroom last evening. The Priest Incumbent occupied the chair.

The retiring Church Wardens, Mr. L. W. Watson, Mr. a re and - = R. Bagnali presented their report, whic was read om adopted. The estimates for the present year were presented and created some discussion, inasmuch as an organiat’s salary had to be provided for, After some debsting it was resolved that s salary be paid to the organist hereafter, and the poal. tion was offered to Mr. Watson, and ac- cepted by him.

A very hearty vote of thanks was unani- mously eccorded tc Mr. Watson for his services in the past, both as organist and ae Church treasurer.

After discussing other matters, the ap- pointing of Caurch Wardens for the year to come was taken up, and resulted in the election of Mr. Robert Hogg. Mr. B. F. Messervey and Mr. Edward Bayfield. Mr. Watson was, upon motion, elected Treas-

r.

V tes of thanks were given to the retir- ing Church Wardens, to Mr. Harrison Carvell for the efficient work done by him as envolope clerk, and to Wr. Wm. C. Harris for improvements made by him in the roof of the Memorial Chapel.

On motion, the meeting was adjourned for four weeks, in order then to recvive the report of s committes inted to sa- eure extra funds to cover ¢ increase i the estimstes,}

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A forest fire near Hollidaysburg, Pa., burned over 32 square miles and destroyed six farm houses, 56

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.|Councilior Crabbe’s seat

head of cattle and much “

Whose Skirts Are Ciear? CHARGES AND COUNTER CHARGES MADE AT THE COUNCIL MEETING YESTERDAY Tue reguiar monthly meeting of the O:ty Council was held yesterd»y afternoon There were present : Mayor Haviland, and Councillors Crabbe, Hogan, McKay, Beer, Hughes, Hooper, Robertson and Taylor. After the reading of the minutes of pre- vious meetings and the transaction of sume other routine business,— Councillor Taylor rose toa question of privilege snd read the following document :

I, Thomas Taylor, Councilior for Ward 3 of the City of Charlottetown, state in my place at the City Council that I am credibly intorm ed and believe that Councillor S. W. ‘Crabbe, who represents Ward 4 in this Council, has become disqualified from holdiag such office of Councillor on the ground that since his elec- tion as such Councillor in February, A. D 1892, he has made such contracts with the Water Commissioners of the City of Charlotte- town for the supplying to them as such Water Commissioners of materials for the water works, or in connection therewith, and has since such date actually supptied such mat- eriala to such Water Commissioners and re- ceived payment therefor from them, in direct violation of the statutes in that behalf, by rea son whereof his seat as such councillor has be- come vacaat,

He thought there had teen queer goings on in the Council during the psst year, and that it was time a stop was put to this kiad of work. There were others besides Councillor Crabbe trading with the city, and they would be attended to later on. If it was legal for one or two members to make money out of the city all should be allowed to do it

Councillor Hooper moved the following resvlation : —

Resolved, That a copy of the charges just submitted to the Council by Councillor Taylor against Councillor Crabbe be at once served upon Councillor Crabbe, and that he be required to make auswer to such charges before the Council on Wednesday’ next, at 7.30 o'clock, p. m.

Councillor McKay moved thai tuis matter stand over ti!l the, other business was dis

of.

Mayor Haviland, at this stage, presented the correspondence between himself and Mi. F. L. Haezard, on the subject, which was tead by the clerk. Mr. Haezsrd (who was acting in behalf of himeelf and others) in his letters, informed the Mayor that at the Bovrrd had become vacant by reason of his having sold certain articles to the Bard of Water Commissioners, and cailed upon His Worship to investigate the facts and de- clare the seat vacant. His Worship’s reply was, in substance, that the matter was be- yond his jurisdiction, and that the proper course for Mr. Haszariandtheo-hercitizens associated with him in the affair was to take the case into the courts. He had con- sulted with the Recorder in this matter, and that was his vpinion.

His Worship then read Section 55 of the Waterworks Act to show that there was no provision therein for unseating a council'or who contracted with the Board of Water Commissioners. The section reads as {ol- lows :

“No Water Commissioner, City Councillor or Mayor shall personally hold any contract in connection with said work or the building thereof, or supply materials theretor, or be directly or indirectly interested ia the same or any of them.”

This section merely says the contract shall be void, and does not provide for the disqualifying of the person or persons msk- ing the contract. If Courcillor Crabbe had contracted with the Commissioners and they refused to pay him, under the law he could not have recovered.

His Worship also read from the city law to show the difference between the two, and to show that under it provision was made fur the disqualifying of a councillor who was interested ina contract with the city. Here is the section quoted :

“If any councillor shall have any interest by himself or erin contract or employ- ment with or in behalf of the City Council, such person shall immediately become dis. qualified and shall cease to hold the office of Councillor.”

Scume cross-firing then took place be- tween the Mayor and Councillor Taylor copceraing sn opinion given by His Wor- ship in 1878, unseating three members of the City Council who hed sold articles to the City. Councillor Taylor said he thought a good deal depended upon how a person looked at the matter now under consideration. He thought that Councillor Crabbe had vacated his seat by con- tracting with the Commissioners, and he was going to unseat him if pssille.

Counc'l'or Crabbe said he felt sure that Councillor Taylor was not actuated by any

nal motives in taking this action ; he had nuthing but the best interests of the city at heart. But perhaps he was not aware that there were other members of the Board who had drawn money dizectly from the city. Councillors Hughes and Hooper, had, while members of the Street

Committee, ¢ men to work for the city, and had drawn the money due them for work per.

and the latter to the tune of $63.26. Councillor Hughes had also sold medicine for the city horses, sad had been paid for it by the city. If the Mayor ruled that he (Crabbe) had done wrong he would willingly pay the fine and goout. But all must be treated alike. He admitted that hw had sold goods to the Commissioners, but claimed that his case did not come under thecitylaw. He was not afraid to submit the whole facts of the case to the electors of Ward Four, and abide by their decisioa. He hoped that Council- lor Taylor would make use of the informa- tion given, and embody the suggestions thrown out in bis report.

Councillor Hooper thought that Coun- eillor Crabbe should make bis charges in the proper way. If he thought he had done anything wrong he would resign at once. He admitted that he had given credit to some of the woikmen employed by the city on the strests and drawn their money on account of what they owed him. He did not think his being a councillor prevented him from doing this. The city workman who earned his money had a right to spend it: where he pleased. He also charged Councillor Crabbe with making use of his position as chairman of the Finance Committee to prevent the pay- ing of an amount due a certain person whom he named until an old bill due him Crabbe) by the same person was paid. e said further that when he was chairman

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certain painter was given work to do for the city which he (Hooper) never erdered. The man was paid $59 for the work which could be done for $30. did Councillor Crabbe transaction / Councillor Crabjbe denied the charges made by Councillor Hooper. The painter who did the work referred to by Councillor Hooper never bought $25 worth of goods from him in his life; and in the other case he had garnishced the money due the man by the city to recover an amount due him, as he had a perfect right to do The money was collected through the court. The vouch- ers in the cases in which Councillor Hooper was interested would show that he (Hoop. er) had drawn the money he said he had. Councilor Hughes did not think his drawing a man’s pay, when the man gave him an order to draw it, would disqualify him. With reference to the bill tor medi- cine furnished by the Apothecaries Hall Company, he explained that the medicine had been ordered by a veterinary sur- geon who dealt at the store and who had performed an operation on one of the city horses. He said it was his intention to present the city with the medicine to avoid trouble, but the bill was sent out with the others, aud the amount was psid and the bill receipted in his absence. Councillor Hogan did not think avy members of quatitied by reason of what they had dune. He was surprised that Councillor Taylor

make out

that

did not inclade him in his charges, At a former meeting he had made charges against him and he now wished these

charges pressed or taken back.

Councillor Taylor said Mr. Egan had told him that the plank he sold the city were Councillor Hogan’s

Councillor Hog sn said Mr. Ezan told him that he never told Taylor any such thing.

Councillor Taylor said Ezan did tell him the plank sold the city were Hogan’s, but subsequently denied that they were.

Couacillor Hogan eaid he would give Taylor a chance te prove what he said, and declared that he had not contracted with the city in any way.

After some further discussion and the voting dewn of a motion to adjourn, Councillors Taylor, Robertson and Hughes left the Board, Councillor Taylor claiming that they were not being fairly dealt with and that the charge against Councillor Crabbe should be disposed of before any further business was transacted.

The Clerk read aletter from the Water Commissioners, infurming the Board that it would not be necessary to levy an assess- ment for waterworks purposes this year; also a letter from the cashier of the Mer- chants Bank of P. E. Island in reference to the passing of a resolution authorizing the usual overdraft.

Councillor Crabbe moved the following resolution, which was ssconded by Coun- cillor Hogan :

Resolved, That the Finance Committee be authorized to make the neceesary arrange- meats with the Merchants Bank of P. E. 1. or ather bank for such overdraft as is now iu axistence, and may hereafcer be required tor che redemption of debentures faliing due t his year, and also for all other expenses of the city.

Councillor Hooper thought that before transacting any further business it would be well to ascertain for certain what Councillors were legally entitled to sit at the Board, and asked leave to retire.

Mayor Haviland said that if Councillor Hooper chouse to withdraw he could do so ; but he thought he might be patriot enough to stay and pass the resolution. For his own part he would decline todraw any more checks unless it wera passed.

Councillor Hooper said that as the draw- ing of checks without the passing of the resolution would involve the Mayor per- sonally, he would remain and pass the regolution.

The resolution was then pat and carried.

Councillor Hooper then retired, and the Council was left without a querum.

A few minutes later, however, Councii- lors Hooper, Taylor and Hughes returned, and a motion of adjournment was put and carried.

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Mr. Laurier has decided to invite all the proprietors and editors of all the Liberal papers in the country to attend the great Liberai convention.

DRAMATIC

CARLETON’S FAMOUS PLAY,

"More Sinned Against Than Sinning,”

Accompanied with the Comic Fares,

“JOE SIMPSON’S DOUBLE,”

WILL BE PLAYED

IN THE LYCEUM,

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f the Public Property Committee ei

Monday Evening, April 17th,

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formed, the former to the extent of $42 oe St. Dunstan’s Histrionic Society.

Admission, 25 cents; Reserved Seats, 35 cents. Tickets may be procured at Watson's and Red- din Bros’ Drug Stores. eod—apli

FOR PICTOU. |

TEAMER NORTHUMBERLAND will leave Steam Navigation Co's. Wharf TO-MORROW MORNING, at 7 o'clock, for Pictou. By order, F. W. HALES, Secretary S. N. Co,

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Change of Co-Partnership

_— the 3ist January last J. S. Carvell retired from the firm of CARVELL BROTHERS, and the undersigned, F, Parker Carvell and John A. Messervey, were from thai day tuken into the co- partnership.

The business will be carried on as here- tofore by the subscribers, who aow consti- tute the firm of Carvel! Brothers.

L CARVELL,

W. H. AITKEN,

JOHN A, MESSERVEY, F. PARKER CARVELL.

Charlottetown, P. E. Island, } April 8th, 18953. J

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Hats, a complete stock at MeKay Woolen Mills. Bargains in Fancy Goods, Sta-

How much money | tionery, Books, etc., etc., at the of the | Diamend sookstore.

MeKay Woollen Mills for children’s

| clething, boys’ 2 and 3 piece suits, kilt

the Board were dis- |

suits, extra pants, all at low prices.

All the stock of usefal and orna- mental Fancy Goods at the Diamond Woeekstore selling a great reduction.

Fancy Goods at very lew prices at the Diamond Bookstore.

For Shirts, Collars and Ties go to John McLeod & Co. They are giving bargains in these lines. 3i eod—ap8

New Florida oranges, evaporated and dried apples received to-day at Beer & Goff's. al0 3i

Beer & Goff have the finest stock of Baldwin and Northern Spy Apples in the city, and are offering them for sale by the dozen, peck or barrel. al0 3i

Remember the auction sale of the val- uable building lot fronting 35 feet on Queen Street and extending back 85 feet, part of the estate of the late Charles Binns, Esq , which takes place on the premises on Thursday, the 13:h April, at 12 o'clock, noon. ‘Termseasy.—K. Beairsto, auction- Ser. z *-

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Wanted at Once.

OAT, Pants and Vest Makers, to whom the higheet wag~s wil! be paid. Apply at once. JAMKS McLEOD & SON, Merchant Tailors, Cameron Block, next to Reddin Bros. apll—tf

An Kivening with Pickwick IN THE LYCEUM, Thursday Evening, April (3th.

3. PIN oc cc nknetccsccccesecesess Orchestra ux ihe Introductory Rémarke by the Meader .......-... HL IMPERSONATIONS.

1. The Pickwick Club. 2 The Wardles—Old, old Mrs. Wardle, Mr. Wardle, the Spinster Aust, the two Young Ladies and the Fat Boy. 3. Alfred Jingle. 4. Bob Sawyer. {. Arabella Allen. 6 Bn Allen. 7. Jack Hopkins & Mary Ann Wardle. 9. Mrs. Bardell. 10. Mra.Cluppins. 11. Master Tommy Bardell, 1%. Stiggins. 13. Mrs. Weller. 14. Sam Weiler. 15. Tony Weller.

s¥. READINGS AND PANTOMIME. ist Scene—Tupman aad the Spinster Aunt...... Tupmar, Miss Wardle, Fat Boy. 2nd Scene—The Disclosures of the Fat Boy..... Old old Mrs. Wardle, Fat Boy and Jingle.

8rd Scene—Alfred Jingle and the Spinster Aunt.

4th Scene-—A Dilemma with Pickwick in it......

Pickwick, Mrs. Bardell, Master Tommy Bar- deil, the Club. 5th Seene—Dilemma Number 2 ......0..--ceeeceee Pickwick and the Lady Traveller.

6th Scene--Sam Weller V isits His Mother-in-Law, Mrs, Weller, Stiggias, Sam and Tony Weller.

Old Country Daney Awe Lang Syne—God Save

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Doors open at 7.15. Admission, 25 cents; Re- served Sexts, 35 cents.

Plan of Hall with tickets for Reserved Seats at Reddin’s Drug Stere. aplo

VALUABLE BUSINESS STAN

For Sale or To Let for a Term of Years at Crapaud Corner.

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HE subscriber offers for sale or to let for a term of years, his Business Stand at Crapaud Corner. Store 80 feet | by 24 feet wide, all finished complete; Dwelling House attached,

contain 7 rooms and kitchen; Ware- house coining, 32x24, strong aad substantial for storing produce; also, Coach House, Stable and Coal House.

The above preperty is one of the best business stands on the Island, and will be sold or let on reasonable terms. Possession given October 15, 1893. Apply on the premises to the unéersigned, or to George E. Hughes, Apothecaries’ Hall,

Chariottetown. 0, B. WADMAN, Crapaud, April 10, 1893—dy 6i wy lm

GLEARING-OUT SALE.

Household Furniture, BY AUCTION.

I AM instructed by Miss Haszard to sell by Anoction, at her residence, “* The Chestnuts, Kent Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th day of April instant, commencing at 11 o'clock, a, m, :—

Her Household Effects, comprising Piano,

Drawing Room, Dining Room, Smoking Room, Hall, Bedroom Kitchen ee eee ee Furuiture, Electro

nd ™, tera a) Crockeryware, Cow, R, BEATRS ap8-stts patmwft en,

FOR SALE.

‘COTTAGE on Brighton Road. If not soid on 24th April, will .be offered at Auction. Apply to BRUCE STEWART.

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Time Trouble, Expense

SAVED BY USING

———-——WOODILL'S GERMAN ———--—— BAKING

POWDER.— NEVER FAILS!

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« My will smile~

when she sees this Hissell Cor pel Sweeper

JAS. PATON

Charlottetown, April 12, 1893.

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Have opened an entire new stock of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Men’s and Boys’ Hats, W!i:te and Colore1 Shirts, Flannelette:, and all the newes: makes in Men’s Colored Shirts

In our Unlaundried Shirts for 45c., and our White Laundried Shirt fur 50c, we have best value ia town.

30 dozen Gents’ New Spring Ties, 20 dozen Colored Silk Handkerchiefs, lot of New Print, Grey and White Cottons, Cottonades, etc.,—the very best value obtainable.

. Rooms over the Dominion Boot and Shoe tore,

Yen's, Boots,

Charlottetown, April 11, 1893—eod & wky

Women's

& Co.

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J.B. MACDONALD & CO.

THG DOMINION BIOT & SHOG STORE

Always Leads with the Choicest Stock of

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ad Children's Shoes and Slippers,

We are daily receiving our New Spring Goods, and can sell you tue very best goods for the least money of any house in the trade, Always buy of us and you will save money,

J. B. MACDONALD & CO. WEST SIDE QUEEN STREET.

FIRE LIFE ACCIDENT

TO BE SAFE ALWAYS INSURE

wrx E. R, BROW,

OFFICE, BROWN’S BLOCK.

NOTICE.

Kindly settle all accounts dated March S8list, now sent

out by. us.

HASZARD & MOORE,

Victoria Row.

Chariottetown, April 11, 1893.

Just Try

Ammonia Soa

ONCE.

You will find it the very best

Soap you ever used.

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CHARLOTTETOWN, |

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Furniture, Organ, eto.

AM instructed by M I

j I sell by Auction arb ae = } : er resid: peer Gaene | Sireet (Horne’s Brick House), "

(On Wednesday, 12th April, . AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK,

: Parlor Set (walout and plush), Marble Table, Pictares, Carpet. Rug, ete., eaten Table, tideboard, Cloth Kuga, Chairs, Chair, amp Chair, Cloe’, Pitures, ; Rack, Hall Stove, Oi) Cloth, ew Mi ' Rods, Hall Carpet, Mats, Kug+, Bedroom Sets,

Bedsteads, Bureaus, Bureau and —_ Wasbstands, Wire Beds, Mattresses aa

straw). Chairs, Toilet Sete, Carpets, ¢ artains, Pictores, RKug-, Lamps, Kitcher stove, Crockery and Kitchen Utersiix, Fairbenks' Seales i240 1t4, Tabier, etc. 1 Domiaion Organ nearly new,

Terms cash, CHAS. L MORRISON, Aucuoneet,

‘Furniture and Building Lat | BY AUOTION. AM instructed by the Kxecutor of the Eetate

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| of the late Charles Bin to sell

| Auction at bis late coutdenee. Keak Suet & | THURSDAY, the 13:h day of April, instant, a 2 oclock, sharp:

Part of the Household Effects, 4 , Grandfather's (lock, Sitting oom,

Room, Hall, Office, Bedrocm and Kitchen Far | Also, at 12 0% lock, noon, same day —A valuawie | Building Lot fronticg 85 feet on Queen sireet, extending back 8 feet. Terms easy.

R, PEAIRSTO, AUe

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ANTED—A girl in a small family of

; i ; Apply at this office,

three, spli et

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ANTED—A girl to do general how Apply at once to Mra. i). STEWART,

wi pas

Street.

\ ANTED—An upright boiler, 5 feet high and 2 feet 6 inches diameier State price # where to beseea. Address 233, EXaMINER

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([O LET—One-kalf of the brick house situated Pp Ou U pper Queen Street, containing 9 : ‘oesession given 15th April. Apaly to ALRXAS* DER HORNE. tl Lith aps = P italiani iatileeemeacttirtaasiamatiiiiniiin, ences A Wy 4Ere A wate to assist in housowers au o do plain sewing. Apoly FRebK, Peters, Sidmount. . ee oe

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LET- ‘Tie wectern half of the besatifully

a situated dwelling house on Richmond Street

| vest. The house is fived with all modern im-

| provements. aud commands a splendid vie® of

|the Hillsborough Kiver. Possession gives 807

| time after May ist. Apply to THos. CawPssit-

| ____e O LET--House on corner of Canberiand

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‘T Kucton Streets, occupied by G. H. no

Possession given in April. Also, house 08

| ton Street, with stable, eod tf—tebss

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