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Leeal and Other Items.

In this city Christmas Day passed off very pleasantly.

Tur harbor remains open. The ferry boats plyed yesterday. Asnore.-—An unknown _ three-masted

schooner is reported ashore at Mamadeere,

C. B.

PrrsonaL.—Wm. Smith, Esq., Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries, is at present in this city.

Diep on THE Roav.—Michael Malone, of Tidnish, N. B.. died in his wagon, while on the road from Shemogue to his home. It is supposed that he suffocated while in liquor.

Tue steamer M. A. Starr arrived from Halifax yesterday morning with a cargo of merchandise. She will sail for Halifax this

evening.

Masonic.—-The installation of officers in King Solomon Lodge, A. F. & A. M., will take place to-morrow evening at their Lodge Room, Victoria Hall, Water Street.

Canat Srrixke.—The strike on the La- chine Canal is coming toa close. The men on many of the sections have returned to work, and everything promises well for a settlement,

Tur report published in the last Presby- tian to the etfect that Messrs. Yeo and Lefurgey have resigned their seats in the Government, is utterly false and without the shadow of foundation.-—-Argus.

Kerosene.—The first offender of the Kerosene Storage Bye-Law was before the Magistrate this morning. He was fined $5 and costs, with strict orders,to remove the extra gallons he has on his premises.

Masonic.—-There will be a regular Com- munication ef Victoria Lodge, F. & A. M., at Victoria Hall, Water street, this (Wed- nesday) evening, at 7 o'clock, sharp. Elec- tion of officers.

Corner Loarers.—The attention of the police is directed to the old ‘‘ Pavilion Ho- tel” (lately ‘‘Capel House’) corner; also, on Sunday evenings, to Dr. Johnstone’s cor- ner, where a lot of semi-genteel loafers con-

gregate.

Retiaiovs QuARREL.—An old man named James Graham, a resident of the Township of Etobicoke, Ont., murderously assaulted his son, Henry Graham, with a knife, stab- bing him in five different places. The two had been quarreling over religious matters

Business Fartures.—A meeting of the creditors of Andrew Eisenharf, of St. Johns, Quebec, was held; liabilities, $21,000; assets, $17,000. E. Desrachiers, dry goods, Montreal; liabilities, $60,000; assets, $12,000. W. J. Webster & Co., boot and shoe makers, Montreal; liabilities, $11,000; assets, $4,000. The Canada Oil and Soap Company of Montreal failed on Saturday; liabilities, $40,000.

An AGREEABLE Surprise.—Mr. Breen, Locomotive Foreman of our Rail- way, was the recipient of a very hangsome meerchaum pipe, afew packages of prime smoking tobacco, and a beautiful tobacco pouch, asa Xmas present from the em- ployees in the Mechanical Department. Mr. Charles McFarlane was also presented with a splendid concertina.

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Surprise Disaster.—It is reported that a vessel was seen floating bottom up off West River, East Point, on the 25th inst. The same day the body of a negro, the house of a vessel, about 20 feet long by 18 feet broad, a chest, bearing the name of a lady which our informant did not remember, a silk scarf, a hat, and a piece of the cabin bearing the name ‘‘Brigt Nebo,” were washed ashore near Naufrage.

Party Processions.—Mr. Joly, leader of the Opposition in the Quebec Legislature, in reply to address from the throne lately, referred to the occurrences which took place in Montreal last summer in corinection with the Orange demonstration, and asked the Government to put itself in communication with the various national societies to see if something could not be done to abolish party processions.

Soctan EntertarsmMent.—The Literary and Musical Social in the Second Methodist Church last night was pretty well attended, and the performance was very well ren- dered. The solos by Miss Murley, Miss Gal- braith and Miss Robinson were excellent, and the Recitation by Wm. Weeks, Piano and Cornet Duets by Miss Morris and Mr. Fletcher, the Quartette by Mrs. Stumbles and others, and the Recitation by Mr. Robert McKechnie, were all encored. The Address by the Rev. Mr. Lathern was short and interesting.

A Great Discovery.—Capt. Wiggins, an Englishman, just arrived in London from Jenisce and Oli rivers in Siberia, reports that a route is practicable to the North Pole with open sea all the way. He also reports immense commerce into Siberia from China. Capt. Wiggins with a schooner of forty tons sailed from the Capital of Siberia to St. Petersburg. Steps will be taken to organize a line of trading steamers and open to the world the timber, grain and mineral resources of Siberia. Seven tons of gold were taken from one mine this year. Wheat (equal to California) is sold at $l5a ton. Beef is one cent a pound.

Late ArrivaL.—The steamer M. A. Starr, Capt. Smith, commander, arrived at Peake’s wharf (No. 1), yesterday morning—Christ- mas Day. We are not aware of any steam- er entering our harbor on Christmas Day, discharging cargo the following day, and sailing on her return trip to Halifax as does the M. A. Starr this day. Commander Smith, now in his 60th year, has the res- pect and confidence of the mercantile com- munity, and should receive at the hands of those most deeply interested in his success as Captain of the M. A. Starr, a handsome Ghristmas present and New Year’s gift inl token of their appreciation of his faithfu services, —Com.

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Special Notices.

ENo’s Fruit Salt, Healih-Giving, ant, Cooling, Refreshing and Invigorating. Lamplough’s Pyretic Saline. Tarrant’s Selt- zler Aperient and Bishop’s Effervescent Citrate of Magnesia.---Wa. R. Warson.

Dec. 17th—3in

Recetven at the City Drug Store, where no “*good {or any) imitation” is sold, 12 dozen (Stamped) Hall’s Sicilean Hair Res- torer, $1.00 per Bottle; also, Gardner's Cingalese Hair Restorer, 50 cents per bot- tle.—Wm. R. Warson. Dee. 17th—3in.

Cunistmas Presents and New Year’s Gifts at Rankin’s Drug Store,—3i each w for 2 w.

A Great Bankrupt Sate ar Orr & Co’s.—Now is the time, and Orr’s the place, to get bargains. —10i

Provincial Normal School, The Winter Term of the Normal School

WILL BEGIN ON THE THIRD TUESDAY IN JANUARY,

and all intending students are requested to make application to the Principal, who will supply them with all necessary information in regard to the entrance examination. Students who intend studying for a First Class License are specially requested to attend during the winter term, in order that special attention may be given to the subjects required for their examination. All students must be present on the day of opening. JOHN HARPER, Principal. Dec. 24, 1877—

P, E Island Railway, In connection with the Winter Steamship

NORTHERN LIGHT!

A Special Train will Connect Closely.

FEXRAIN will leave Charlottetown at 6 a. m., on the mornings of the day on which the ’ Steamer will leave Georgetown, arriving at the latter place at 9a.m. The Boat will leave immediately after the arrival of the Train.

The Train will be ready immediately on the arrival of the Boat from Pictou and will start at once for Charlottetown.

This arrangement will continue during the winter, and until the ‘‘ Northern Light” ceases to run.

WM. McKECHNIE, Sup'’t. Ch’town, Dec. 17th, 1877—6in

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‘SALE OF BOOK DEBTS.

Insolvent Act of 1875.

In the matter of David Hooper McKinnon,

an Insolvent.

OTICE is hereby given that the remain- } ing uncollected Book Debts of the above estate, will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Sales Room of William Dood, in Char lottetown, on THURSDAY, the 27th day of December, instant, at the hour of eleven o'clock, a, m, F. L. HASZARD, Assignee. Ch’town, Dec. 15th, 1877—pat till sale

- STADACONA Fire and Life Insurance Company,

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aren is hereby given that the Board of Directors of this Company have made a further call of

Four snstalments, ot Five per Cent. each, on the Subscribed Capital of the Company,

payable at its Office, No. 93 St. Peter Street, Quebec, as follows :-—

Five per Cent. on or before the Tenth d.y of August, 1877,

Five per Cent. on or before the Tenth day of November, 1877 ;

Five per Cent, on or before the Eleventh day of February, 1878 ;

Five per Cent. on or before the leventh day of May, I878. By order of the Board CRAWFORD LIN DSAY, Secretary

June o!S77 [jlr 13

H. VINNICOMBE,

PIANO FORTE REGULATOR

A parties Jeaving their orders for Tuning at Bremner Bros. will receive the best attention.

Aii who have Pianos in Charlottetown would do well to have them tuned by the year, keeping their instruments in perfect order all the time.

A visit once a year at least will be madet all paris of the Island. or oftner if required

Ch’town, July 18, 1877.

TOYS!

(IN GREAT VARIETY.)

ALBUMS, All Prices. CHSISTMAS CARDS !

&C., &C-. Cheapest and Best in Town.

| HASZARD'S BOOKSTORE,

West Side Queen Square. Ch’town, Dec. 20, 1877.

“SANTA CLAUS.”

1878!

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Cheap, Stylish, 3 Unique!

Having purchased a choice lot of

FANCY GOODS!

auction, af a tremendous discount on cost, am now offering the same at prices that defy competition, the Goods being marked Jrom 25 to 50 per cent. cheaper than any others in the City,

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The Stock Embraces in Part :

Photo and Scrap Albums, (newest and latest styles), Purses, Porte- monaies and Pocket Books in endiess variety, Field Glasses, Opera Glasses, Paintings, &e.

Every Article Suitable for a Xmas Gift.

FRED'K LEPAGE.

Glasgow House, Queen St:, Dec. 21—5i pat 2i

eee ne ey,

NOTICE TO CAPITALISTS.

A Permanent and Remunerative investment.

rqsHk NEW BRUNSWICK ANTHRACITE COAL MINING COMPANY (Limited)

offer for sale a portion of their Capital Stock in this city. For which purpose Mr. H. R. ROBERTSON, the General Superintendent, has recently been in town, and has appointed Messrs. CARVELL BROS. the Company’s agent in Charlottetown, ,

This Company has been organized for the eo a of mining Anthracite Coal, which has ately been discovered in enormous quantities at Lepreaux, Charlotte County, N. B.

Prospectuses and full information can be ob- tained at the office of CARVELL BROS.

December 13, 1877.

WEST INDIA

WAREHOUSE!

Molasses and Sugar.

UNS. Choice retailing Molasses, Hhds. Bright Vacuum-pan Sugar, Bags English refined Sugar, just received and for sale b HASZARD BROS.

Flour and Tea.

BBLS. FLOUR (choice , brands)—Plough, BD Gibbs’ Best, Our Brand ; Biscnits—Wine, Cabin, Abernethy, Fruit, Ginger Nuts ; Bags No. 1 Ship Bread, Chests Tea—a very superior quality. For sale by

HASRARD BROS.

Tobacco and Cigars.

LACK CHEWING, — Princess Louisa, Lorne, Sweet Sixteens; Halifax Twist— Boxes, Half-Boxes, Caddies ; Bright Smoking —Gold Bar, Fancy Twist, Solace ; Cigars, in all the various brands, For sale by

HASZARD BROS.

Sleigh Shoeing Iron, WENTY Bdles. 14x$ Refined Iron, Cut and Clinch Nails and Spikes,

For sale by HASZARD BROS.

New Fruit. +e RAISINS, Layers and Musca- tels ; Dates and Dried Apples. HASZARD BROS.

Soaps and Washing Crystals,

ONDON PALE, White Lily, British Crown, Silver Soaps, Toilet Soaps, Pick- tsone’s and Hofmann’s Crystals. For sale by

HASZARD BROS,

Paints, Oils, &e.

ASKS COD & HAKE OIL, Casks Amert-

can Kerosene Oil, Raw, Boiled and Olive Oils, Paints, Drugs and Putty.

For sale by

HASZARD BROS.

Codlish, &e.

oo and half-boxes selected Codfish,

Quintals good retailing Codfish, Bbls,

Labrador Herring, cases Preserved Lobsters. For sale by

HASZARD BROS,

Sundries,

OOK S FRIEND Baking Powder, Cream

Tartar, Pepper, Ginger, Mustard, Allspice, Coffee, Bartlett's Blacking and Blueing, Table Salt (in boxes.)

HASZARD BROS.

Woodenware, ROOMS, Bnckets, Tubs,

Clothes Pins. BASZARD BROS. HE WEEKLY EXAMINER. — Per-

sons having relatives or friends abroad, and desiring to keep them informed concerning P. E. Island, cannot do so in a cheaper or bet- ter way than by subscribing to Tuk WEEKLY Examiner. Sent, postpaid, to any address in Great Britain, the United States, or the Dominion, on receipt of One Dollar.

ANTED TO EXCHANGE.—A Single Jaunting Sleigh, nearly new, for a DOUBLE-SEATED SLEIGH. Apply at this office. December 17, 1877—~lw

Washboards

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SALE |

To Commence on Saturday, First December,

—AT THE-—

London House

The Extensive Sale advertised during the month of November by

GEO. DAVIES & CO.

Will be Continued until the end of the Year.

And in addition to it the following Lots will be offered on SATURDAY, the lst De- cember, at prices to ACCOMMODATE ALL PURCHASERS,

300 Ladies’ Trimmed Hats,

at $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 & $2.00.

A Lot of Wool and Breakfast Shawls

AT HALF PRICE.

1,050 Yards All Wool

Gray Flannel, at 32 cts,

A further lot of

8-4 and 10-4 Wool

BLANKETS

at $.50 and $3.00.

A FINE ASSORTMENT

WHITNEY BLANKETS,

A Large Supplement to the 15,000 yds.

BLACK DRESS GOODS

already advertised, ata wide range of prices. A Special Line of

Black lLustres,

@ lé6c., 20c., 25c.

A Large Lot of Ladies’

CORSETS |

An Immense Supply 2f

WHITE AND CRAY COTTONS

—AND—

SHEETINGS,

The best value ever shown by us.

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A Splendid Assortment of

Fur Goods,

—COMPRISING—

BUFFALO ROBES, trimmed & untrimmed, WOLF ROBES, COON COATS, FUR CAPS, GAUNTLETS, Ladies’ Jackets, Muffs, Etc.

A Large Lot of

Cardigan Jackets

From $1.50.

READY-MADE

MENS’ GLOTHING

REEFERS, $2.00 to $10.00 ‘Special lines, just opened, $4.00, 5.00 & 6.00 TOP COATS, $4.50 to $8.00 BOYS’ & MEN’S ULSTERS, $3.50 to $16.00

TAILORING DEPARTMENT.

NEW OVERCOATINGS. PILOTS, BEAVERS, ELYSIANS, in black, blue and olive, FANCY TROWSERINGS, WORSTED COATINGS, &c.

GARMENTS CUT AND MADE. Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.

The Prices of these Goods are so Low that Parties coming to the City by rail will save their fare in the purchase of a small parcel.

Nov. 28,—

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT

BOYS’ DRUMSII

i} all sizes, from 75 cts. to $2.50, and roy mvsi-

CAL INSTRUMENTS, suitable for Christmas and New Years’ Presents, at

C. P. FLETCHER’S Music Store. Queen St., Dee. 8—eod

45 TONS

IROW!

ALL SIZES, at

_BEER & SONS.

~~ CHRISTMAS iD) | saw Sie ee NEW YEAR. pees RAISINS, CURRANTS, ALMONDS, PURE SPICES, NUTS, GENUINE ESSENCES. HERBS, CANDIED PEELS, GELATINE, MARMALADE, JELLIES, DRY SWEET GINGER. MACCARONI, VERMICILLI, PICKLES AND SAUCES. PURE PORT & SHERRY WINES. HENNESSY’S BRANDY, &c., &. W. R. WATSON.

Dec. 20, 1877.

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5 RECEIVED, a very choice and beau- ° tiful assortment of

SLIPPER PATTERNS

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OTTOMAN COVERS, CORD and TASSELS, Bracket and Tray PATTERNS, TOYS and TRINKETS, —SUITABLE FOR—

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\Bazaars & Christmas Presents,

Scotch, Canadian, Moscow, Andalusian and Fleecy

YARINS!

in newest colors.

LADIES’ SACQUES, in Fashionable Styles.

LADIES’ RUBBER BOOTS, (selling off Cheap. ) —AT—

JAS. DESBRISAY’S,

$3 QUEEN STREBFT. Dec. 18, 1877.—G6in eod

NOTICE!

NEVER in the history of the “Lonpon House” have we been selling Dry Goons so LOW as at present, and we would invite those in Town

participated in the Extraor- DINARY BARGAINS we are giv-

ing, to cali at onee,

We only ask a personal inspection to show that we are, in good faith, SELLING OFF at the LOW PRICES advertised.

GEO. DAVIES & C0.

Dec. 13th, 1877.—eod2w

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Wants, ete., ete.

kay” Advertisements unde

this heading,in space not ex- ceeding halt an ineh, will be inserted for TEEN CENTs per day.

REMEMBER you can still get the best American, Baldwin, Greening and Russett Apples, at corner Pownal and Water streets. —F. T. & W. L. Dean. de266i

OST—On Christmas Eve, between Judge Young’s and Blatch’s corner, a PURSE containing asum of money. ‘The finder will

be rewarded by leaving it at the Examiner Office.

Dec. 26-—2i LET.—A large new three-story House, on Dorchester street, near

Queen street. Apply to B. O°;CALLAGHAN. Dec. 21, e877.

ANTED.—To Rent, a Shop, suitable for painting sleighs and wagons in for the winter. Apply to Epwarp CGOWAN, City Painter. Dec. 22, 1877,—3ieod pat 2ioaw Ay TED—Immediately, a Tanner and Courier. Apply to Smon Borger, Head St. Peter’s Bay. Dec. 2. 1877,—tf

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OUSE.—To Let, on Queen street. “Ap-

ply to M. McQUAID. Dec. 21, 1877.

Ves BOY, about 16 years of age, to learn the kbinding Busi- ness. Apply at once to G. H. HASZARD, 51 Water street. Ch’town, Dec, 20, 1877,

and country, who have not_

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