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TEMPERANCE Ratty this evening in the Atheneum. Rev. J. M. McLeod and others will give addresses.

Tue name of Hon. J. S. Carvell, lately ap- pointed Senator, was registered at the Cana- dian Offices, London, on the 4th Dec.

Persons crossed the Hillsborough on foot to-day. The ferry boat has been running ; but will probahly have to stop to-morrow.

Tux latest rumor regarding the Hon. W. McDougall is that he is about to take up his abode at Uttawa and practice his profession as a lawyer.

True Tea and Fancy Sale in aid of Zion Church was well attended and very enjoy-

able. The entertainment was enlivened with music by the choir. The sum realized

was about $150.

Conviction.—On the 8th December, before James H. Bourk, J. P.. John Finlay, of Ver- non River, was convicted and fined in the sum of $20 and costs for retailing spirituous liquors without license. First offence.

1. O. O. F.—Wildey Lodge. No. 27.—Mem- bers will please attend at their Lodge Room (Quirk's Building), this evening (Friday), at eight o'clock, sharp. Init., Deg., Nomination of Officers and other business.—C, F. Yarns, R. 8.

THE WRITER was shown to-day, two coun terfeit Union Bank bills received from the Chief of Police, in St. John. It is not likely that any of these counterfeits are in circula- tion in this Island—the man engaged in cir- culating them having been arres before he arrived here. But should any one be suspicious of a note presented to him, he has only to look to the paper, which, in the counterfeit article, isso thin and transparent that the printing on one side can easily be seen through it on the other. This cannot be done with a genuine note unless it be held up to a window or some other strong light.

Tue attendance at the market on Fri- day was large. Prices were as follows :— Beef (small) from 5 to 12 cents per lb; beef (qr.) from 3 to 7 cents per lb.; mutten, from 4 to 8 cents per lb.; lamb, from 3 to 7 cents per lb.; pork (per lb.) from 7 to 9 cents; pork (per carcass) from 5 to 6 cents; geese, from 40 to 65 cents each; ducks, from 20 to 30 cents each; chickens, from 30 to 40 cents per pair; butter (fresh) from 16 to 20 cents per lb.; butter (tub) from 15 to 16 cents per lb.; eggs, from 20 to 25 per doz.; potatoes, from 16 to 20 cents per bushel; oats, from 323 to 33 cents

er bushel; hay, from 30 to 35 cents per 100 bs; flour per 100 Ibs., from 3.00 to 3.25; oat- meal from 2.25 to 2.50; turkeys 70 cts. to $1.

Pexny Reapvixcs.—Samuel Weiler is re- rted to have cut short his letter to his sweet- eart so that she might ‘‘wish it were longer.” Doubtless the audience in St. Peter’s School eon Thursday evening wished the entertain- ment longer, though, we are assured, the reason for ‘‘ cutting it short” was not Sam Weller's. It was due to the fact that some of those who promised to take part were unavoid- ably absent. Weare quite sure that that which was lacking last night will be more than made up on Tuesday evening, next after Christmas, when, we are-informed, a special entertain- ment will be given for the Christmas season. The list of contributors has received quite an accession in the person of Mrs. Brown, who, last night, opened the entertainment with a beautiful piano solo, Major Freeland’s song was well sung and well received; and Mrs. McNab, with her ‘‘cup of tea,” made even a better impression than on her first appearance. Miss DesBrisay’s popularity has not waned, and her solo received its meed of applause. Mr. L., W. Watson's solos were well executed. ‘The readings were good but rather shorter than the average. The absence of duets, quartetts and choruses made a want which we hope to see supplied. The follow: ing is the programme, as rendered :—

PROGRAMME. Piano Solo, — Mrs. Brown Reading, — Mr. Cotton Son,—‘‘Some Love to Roam,” — Major Freeland Reading, —‘‘The Enchanted Net,” — Mr. Morson . Solo, —‘*A Cup of Tea,” — Mrs. MacNab Reading, —Tennyson’s *‘Revenge,”— r. T. Harris

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7. Piano Solo,—Andante {Beethoven),-— Mr. L. W. Watson

8 Reading, — Rey. G. W. Hodgson 9. Solo, —‘*‘Longing,”’— Miss DesBrisay 10. Reading, — Mr. W. C. DesBrisay

1]. Piano Solo,—.“‘The Pursuit,” > Mr. L. W. Watson

Special Notices.

For your Xmas Raisins, Currants, Citron, Lemon] Peel, Spices, etc., call at the Family Grocery.—R. K. Brace. [dee 18.

Ger your Christmas and New Year's re at the Agricultural Store. They are the cheapest in the city.—Ropert May. dl6 61

Misce Meat, 20 cents per tb, at Brer & Gorr’s. dl7

Santa Ciaus—-Call at Lewis’, and buy your Toys and Dolls, cheap—dec 4, tf

Pounp & Fruit Cake at Bezr & Gorr’s. d6, 2w

Morro Frames, with glass and back, for 40 cents; Picture Frames, of every style and variety at low prices; Mouldings in walnut, rosewood, rustic and gilt, wholesale and re- tail, very cheap; Chromos, Mottoes and panel Pictures at Lewis’.—dec 4, eod tf

Nova Scotia Shad and Boston Hams, at Fisu Srore.

Dares, Figs, Oranges, Lemons, Grapes and Nuts, at Beer & Gorr’s. d6, 2w

CLARK’S DIAMOND DUST POLISH.— Unrivalled for cleaning Gold, Silver and Nickel ware, Enquire for it.

Hoxey 20c. at Beer & Goflys.

Curisrmas is coming. The hviidays wil Soon arrive. Those who intend giving pic- tures as presents at that festive season are respectfully invited to call on Mr. LEwis, Photographer, Upper Great George street, where they can have pictures in every style of the art, and a large variety of frames, &c., to select from, all of which are very suitable fox the holiday season, , a4 eod

LONDON HOUSE.

DECEMBER.

G. DAVIES & CO.,

Desire to call special atten- tion, during this month to the following low lines of Goods :

A Lot of ENGLISH BLANKETS, at $1.75, $2.50 and $3.50

A Lot of QUILTED BED COVERS, $1.25, $1.75, and $2.00

A Lot of BOYS’ REEFERS at $2,00

A Lot of Womens Grey Ribbed HOSE, at 22 cents.

A Special Line of Plain and Fancy

WINCEYS,

(Stripes and Tartans.)

A Large Assortment of Mens’ Women’s and Childrens’

Fur Goods

A choice lot of

Wool Goods,

Promenade Scarfs, Squares, BREAKFAST SHAWLS,

. &e. &e., &e.

Also—Just Received by S. S. “Prince Edward,’

NEW FRILLINGS, FRINGES, LACES, RIBBONS, SPOTTED NETTS, BERLIN WOOLS, LADIES RIBBED CASHMERE HOSE.

A Fresh Supply of Kerr’s Celebrated

N. M. T. SEWING COTTON.

TERMS CASH.

(Daves & Ub

Dee ;3, $1879.

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T this most festive season, when every one is engaged

in trying to please, when stores are ransacked for their prettiest treasures and their cheapest stock, in order to make Christ- mas as joyous as in Olden Times, we are offering our quota to this end. Our Christmas

Cards are of the most varied

character, and indicate, by the way in which they go off, that the 25th will soon be here.

We take this opportunity to place other goods of a more use- ful and not less pleasing nature, before our friends. Our reduc- tions in Mantle Cloths, Dress Materials, Fur Goods, &c., must be very opportune when “ every- body is presenting everybody else ” with something—a sacque, a dress, or a muff. We have on hand a large and very attractive stock which will, we have no doubt, meet the requirements and the approbation of the Christmas loving public.

The good cheer which Christ- mas is said to bring is not to be found in the dregs of the wassail bowl, or in a pint of brandy punch, but in the good warm clothing which a benevo- lent public are bestowing on the poor. It is in trying to please others we enjoy the greatest pleasure, and any one engaged in the work of “ giving to the poor” or to their own people, cannot do better than give a call at 83, where, in so large a stock, every one must find the very article they require, and that at a very low priee.

Gentlemen will find it the best economy to come to us for Overcoats and Ulsters, of which we have a few left. In our at- tempt to place a good Overcoat at a small price, we have suc- ceeded--every article sold having given complete satisfaction. We have just got in.new Linders and Drawers at prices to suit the times.

The Ladies will find at 83, a good assortment of Fancy Wool Work, at very moderate prices. Yarns, &., very low. Also, a splendid lot of Chenille in var- ious shades, which is much ad- mired an extensively worn.

Householders will find at 83, a Tea to suit any taste. Our prices will show the varied kinds. We can give an excellent Tea for 32c., 36., 40c., and 48c. per lb. These ‘prices are very low, when it is remembered that Tea has advanced 4d. and 5d. stg., per Ib.

TREMAINE & METCALF," SUCCESSORS TO JAMES DesBRISAY,

83, Queen Street. @h’town, Dee. 17, 1879.

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PERKINS &

Invite the’ attention of buyers to their large, well as-

sorted, and

CHEAP STOCK,

of the following goods:

MANTLE CLOTHS, ULSTER CLOTHS, © TWEED SUITINGS, WORSTED COATINGS, WHITE FLANNELS, SCARLET FLANNELS SHIRTING FLANNELS, FRENCH TWILL FLANNELS.

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DRESS GOODS.

A large,variety of the

Newest Materials,

and Trimmings to suit.

Plain, Checked & Plaid

WINICEYS,

of the best value.

FUR MUFFS,

COLLARS & TIES, in Seal, Mink, Astrachan, Xc.,

GREBE MUFFS,

AND

Grebe Trimmings.

KNIT WOOL GooDs,

of every descripting froma 5c pair Bootees to a “Pec Worrine-

ton” combination Scarf & Hood.

Black Silk Fringes,

a very large variety good & cheap

All of the above extra geod value.

Perkins & Sterns

Ch’sown, Nev, 4 1879,

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Christmas Hxamination

CITY SCHOOLS.

PUBLIC EXAMINATION of Queen

Square School will take place on MUN- DAY, Dec. 22nd, inst., commencing at 10 o'clock, a. m.

The examination of Prince Street School and Kent Street Scheol, will be held on TUESDAY, 23rd inst., commencing in both Schools at the same hour, viz: 10 o’clock, a.m.

The usual routine work of the Schools will be — under the superintendence of the Teachers, in their various departments.

The parents of the pupils and the public generally are hereby invited to be present.

By order of the City School-Board,

ISAAC OXENHAM, Secretary.

Ch’town, Dec. 17, 1879- 4i

COAL. COAL.

OR SALE, at the Gas Works, a quantity of Round Lingan Coal.

This Coal gives a great heat, and being al- most free from sulphur, is suitable for either grates or cooking stoves,

Dec. 17, °79—lw

Acme Skates.

CO CASE this day received. BEER & SONS.

Dec. 3, 1879.

COAL. COAL.

O* HAND, (in Shed), 100 TOWNS BEST

SCOTCH HOUSE COAL,

(Warranted. )

Also-—-A large quantity of Pictou Round and Nut Coal 7 :

Terms Cash.

CAPT, JOHN HUGHES, Water Street,

SLEIGHS.

2 Woed Sleighs, nearly new, in good order,

1 French Box Sleigh,

1 Light leigh, - 1 Jaunting Box Sleigh.

1 Old Style Family Sleigh, (cheap),

2Small Sleighs, and 1 set Cart Harness, (nearly new), 2 sets Driving Harnes, price $6 to $8, in good repair. Apply to

H. COOMBS.

Nov. 26, 1879.

des. 17, ’79.

BOOKBINDING

ERSONS having volumes of Magazines

and fyles of Newspapers, or Books of any description which they might wish to have bound at reasonable rates, will please leave their orders with the subscriber, or at Harvies’ Bookstere.

DAVID BETHUNE, Rotchford Square,

Dec. 15, 1879—tf pat

Bones. Bones.

HE undersigned will pay fifty cents Cash per cwt. for all bones delivered at the Bone Mill, in the Royalty. No quantity less than one cwt. (112 lbs) taken. FRED. W. HYNDMAN, Agent,

Ch’town, Dec. 1, 1879—pat 2w

CHOICE LABRADOR HERRING.

25 bbls. No 1 LABRADOR, 25 ‘* HALIFAX SHORE,!

Just received at the

FISH MARKET, Grafton Street]

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Wants, Lost, found, $c.

1 oe the subscriber, a letter address- ed either to ‘‘ Messrs, Heartz & Son,” or ‘‘Richard Heartz, Esq.” Any one leaving ing it at the Rockin Hovss will be suitably rewarded.—A. E. C. HoLtianp. 183i

OUND— About 2 months ago, a purse containing a Note of Hand, drawn in favor of John McKenna, The owner can have the same by applying at the Examiner office, and paying for this advertisement. d 16

EW COTTAGE TO LET,— Kitchen

and sitting-room below, and three bed-

rooms above stairs. A large piece of ground

attached. Pleasant and healthy situation for

a small family. Well suited for a Market

Gardiner or Laundress. Enquire at the resi- dence of Chief Justice PaLmzr.— 46 m & w

Fine Cabinet Organ — (Smith maker) which cost $130.00, will be sold for sixty dollars, less than half. Apply at this office. (10 YO LET—And immediate possession given, 2 tenement houses, 8 rooms in each, thoroughly fitted up, banked and outside windows on, all ready to occupy. Rent low to good and careful tenants; none other need apply. rs to the owner, Ricuarp Wrexs, Head ilisborou h Street, Ch’town. n 14, eod

R SALE.—A first-class YOUNG MARE. 3 years old, sired by Imported Blood Horse ‘‘ Abel,” stands 15 hands, style and quite gentle in harness. Will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply at this office. {[n. 1, tf

eee. WANTED—A few per- manent Boarders fcaa be accommodated at very moderate rates at the Rovere House,

Dee. 1, 1879—

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