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Local and Other Items.

RemMewser the Paul's Schoolroom evening.

in. .Bt. (Friday)

entertainment to-morrow

_ It is reported that the Northern Light is about to leave Georgetown on an ex- ploring expedition, her managers having in view the finding of a more convenient har- bor than Pictou to lvad freight and pas- sengers !

Tur mail boats with sixty four bags of mails left Cape Tormentine for Cape Tra- verse, at nine o'clock this morning. Boats also left Cape Traverse about the same time for Cape Tormentine with thirty-four bags of mail matter. The boats arrlved at Cape Traverse at 2 p. m., with forty-eight Charlottetown and tifteen Summerside mail bags. The couriers left for Charlottetown at 2.10. The roads are reported very heavy, and the mail are nut expected in time for delivery to-night.

Cuaktorretown Desatina Soctery.-- There was a very good attendance at the above Society on Vriday evening last, on which occasion the Afghan Question was discussed. The debate was the best of the

sason, and evinced considerable knowledge, on the part of the members, of the question they were discussing. ‘The hour for ad- journment having arrived before the discus- sion ended, it was decided to adjourn the debate till next meeting (to-morrow) Fri- day night.

Our readers are, of course, aware of the unpleasant fact that times are ‘ pretty hard” in this Province the present season; but this should not prevent our citizens froma enjoying natural recreation during the winter months, when they are partially ex- cluded from intercourse with the more favoured portions of this ‘‘Canada of ours.”’ It isto be regretted that, notwithstanding the talent (vocal, musical and literary), ex- isting in this community, we should be de- barred from enjoying—much oftener than we do at present —first-class entertainments of some description. It was our pleasure to be present at a recent ordinary practice of the ‘*‘ Charlottetown Orchestral Club,” and were surprised at the progress they have made since their organization. One would naturally suppose that this Club was among the things of the past, as they have not favoured the community with any of their choice selections for some time past, but such is far from being the case. The leader has taken great pains in bringing the Club to a state of proliciency of which he may well feel proud, and is well sustained by each individual member, as shown by the marked interest which they take in attend- ing regularly the practices. This is evidence of their having no intention of allowing the Club to go down. It seems a pity that they should keep all the good music among themselves, and not give the citizens the benefit of their talent. It is to be hoped that this Club will favor us with a series of entertainments during the ensuing winter, and with the aid of outside talent, success would be certain. —Com.

A musicaL and literary entertainment was given in St. Patrick’s Hall last even- ing, under the auspices of St. Patrick’s T. A. Society. The hall for the occasion was beautifully decorated with bunting, ban- ners, etc. It was comfortably heated, and, on arrival, well filled with an appreciative audience. A number of reverend gentle- men occupied seats in the front, among whom we note the Rev. P, Doyle, of Sum- merside; Rev. James Phelan, of Montague; Dr. O’Brien, of Indian River, and Rey’s 8. Phelan and J. Chiasson, of the city. The entertainment was ‘‘ rather musical”—the literary part being solely given to Dr. O’Brien. At 8 o’clock an _ instrumen- tal overture, ‘‘ Le Fille de Madam Angot,” by the Band, opened the entertainment. It was played in excellent style, and the rendition reflected much credit on the leader. ‘‘ Hail, Smiling Morn,” by the members of St. Dunstan’s Choir, was well sang and loudly applauded. Mrs. Strick- Jand rendered ‘‘ Rory O’Mvre” with much

race and the artfulness of the original. It called forth an encore, to which she promptly responded. ‘‘ The Bashful Man” did not put in an appearance. His place, however, was well filled by Mr. Williams, who sang ‘‘ Kitty Tyrell” with good taste. Mrs. M. Blake followed. She executed ““The Harp that once +hro’ Tara’s Hall”

ry nicely, and responded to an encore.

iss Doyle’s rendition of ‘‘ I Saw from the

each’ showed that she possessed full con- trol of a sweet voice. She responded to the demand foranother lay, and sang ‘‘Faith and Hope.” Mr. Williams closed the first

art With a well sang character song en- titled ‘‘ Broken Down.” After a short in- termission, the Rev. Dr. O’Brien ascei'ded the platform. The reverend gentleman was evidently lost for a subject. He pre- viously exhausted his knowledge of music on the same platform, and a rebash would, therefore, be tiresome. Temperance, 98 a subject for public ad- dresses, was totally demoralized, thus he was compelled to venture among the “‘ Fine Arts,” in order to impart something new. He showed the educational advantages de- rived frum the fostering of ‘‘ Fine Arts in- stitutions” in a country, and suggested the introduction of such institutions in this Province, etc., ete. At the close of the address ‘‘ The Red Cross Knight” was sang ‘by the members of the St. Dunstan’s Choir. Miss G. Newbery followed with ‘‘Esmer- alda,” in which she displayed the powers of « fine vocilist. ‘‘ Nancy Lee,’ sang by Mr. Caven, was the favorite. ‘‘ Mak»

Me no Gandy Chaplet,” by Mrs. Blake and |

Miss Newberv, was well received, as was ‘¢The Heart Bowed Down,” by Mr. H-r- mans. ‘‘Good Bye, Sweetheart, Good Bye,” by Mr. Williams, was rendered with all the taste and gracefulness of an accom- plished vocalist. He responded to an en-

core with ‘I Cannot Sing the Old Sengs,” |

which was also tastefully rendered. Tho entertainment was a grand success; and we hope that the Society will ere long favor us with a similar musical treat.

Dominion Board of Trails,

DEFINITIVE TREATY.

i Orrawa, Jan. 22.

The Dominion Board of Trade continued to-day, and a motion recommending the extension of the Intercolonial ty Louisburg, was adopted.

Motiens urging the Government to ob- tain admission of Canadian ships into France and the use of American canals were carried,

A motion to make the inspection of but- ter compulsory was referred to a com- mittee.

During the afternoon session, Mr. Hill, of Boston, addressed the Board in favor of closer relationship with the United States.

A bust of the Governor General, lately taken by Dunbar, is on view at the Dunbar Club.

m Lonpon, Jan. 23.

Three hundred weavers at Blackburn have struck against a reduction of wages. The town is placarded with incitements to a general strike of the weavers.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 22.

Prince Labanoff, Russian Ambassador, and Caratheodora Pacha, English Minister of Foreign Affairs, had an interview on Tuesday. The definitive treaty has not yet been signed.

— — Correspondence.

aa We do not hold ourselves responsible Jo

the statements or opinions of our correspondents:

To the Editor of the Examiner.

Dear Sir,—I notice, in one of your late issues, an account of the exports from this harbor, furnished you by (1 think) the Railway Wharfinger, Oapt. R. A. Cox. I may say whilst it is a fair statement of the value of the exports, it does not contain all the exports, nor does it give a fair estimate of the large and increasing traflic at this place—a traffie which would be very much enlarged, indeed, if a railway station was built at or near Cascumpec Wharf. Some years ago the Government appointed com- missioners to lay out atown on what was known as Cascumpec Point, which was done; a plan of the same may be seen in the Land Office. Since that time a great many buildings have been erected in that town, streets opened up, stores opened, wharves built, shipyards occupied, and a general trade with the neighboring Prov- inces, ‘‘United States’ and Great Britain has grown up.-

The Messrs. White were the pioneers here, having erected good stores, ware-

houses and a large wharf, whereat they prosecute general merchandizing, fishing, coopering, etc. At the farther wharf is the large establishment of Hon. J. C. Pope, one -of the finest equipped shipbuild- ing establishments in the Island. Capt. Foley carries on shipbuilding exten- sively near the Government Wharf; the Messrs. Champion carry on _ barrel- making and fishing ; while, at the mouth of the harbor, are the extensive lobster estab- tishments of Gavin Bros. and Bennett & Co. Hon. G. W. Howlan has erected a number of very fine buildings at this place, likewise a wharf appreaching completion. He has lately removed his business alto- gether to the wharf, which, with his well- known energy and business ability, will, with increased Railway accommodation, give such an impetus to trade as will be felt in all the surrounding districts.

The Railway Station at present is some two miles distant, in consequence of which shippers here are under the necessity of travelling that distance to ship their goods. There is no harbor on P. E. Island for which nature has done so much as this Harbor of Cascumpec, outside of that, but as regards individual enter- prise, very little kas been done for it.

By giving insertion to the above, you will oblige

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ReEvorreER. Alberton, Jan. 21, 1879.

ion teal linet Written for the Examiner.

The Bar By Alberton. While faint at eve, through Sylvan ways, The city’s gathered murmurs die, And voiceful of historic days, Her towers oppose the pallid sky, A fainter strain, entrancing more In memory’s mystic world floats on, The echoes of the surges roar About the bar by Alberton,

Oh, far away ! Oh, far away ! Though tones from old Cathedral bells Steal sweetly forth, give me to stray, Where the dark wave resounding swells, Against the fir trees solemn gloom, To see days leyel fires grow wan, And hear the billows sullen boom, About the bar by Alberton.

Recalling faded days of yore, When wide the unbroken forest lay, Primeval to the Northern Shore; And the lone Indian on his way Heard the deep voice his sires had known, Or when his evening camp tire shone, Caught the Atlantic’s ceaseless moan

About the bar by Alberton.

| When weary home the reapers go,

| And Hesper’s dewy light is born; ‘Or autumn moonbeams, soft and slow,

' Draw dials round the sheaves of corn. | Sonthward o’er inner tracts and far,

| Mysterious murmurs wander on,

'The sound of waves that waste tie bar, The sandy bar by Alberton.

Spent in the windy voices of night, _ No Western gate that murmur brings; So pleasures die and d-eams of light | In clouds decay, the spirit sings | Its sad refrain by life’s dull shoal, | Of many.a golden summer gone, In echoes of the surges roll, About the bar by Alberton.

Ir will pay you to buy your Dry Goods at J, B. McDonald’s,

WEAVERS’ STRIKE!

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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 = Mutts.

—AND

GENTS’ FUR CAPS,

greatly reduced, to clear.

A Lot of Ladies’ Black

QUILTED SKIRTS

marked down, to clear. MEEErN’S a Flannel Shirts

UNDERSHIRTS

—AND——

VERY CHEAP.

COTTON

BED-TICKINGS

SPLENDID VALUE,

just received by “‘ Northern Light,”

READY-MADE

DEPARTMENT

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ULSTERS, ——sCOVERGOATS, REEFERS, &e,,

A Lot of

Boys Reefine Jackets,

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

Good useful Goods at Great Fargains.

GEO, DAVIES & CO,

Jan. 14, 1879.

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DRY GOODS |

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From this Date.

DECEMBER 29, 1978,

FOR CASH ONLY,

AT A DISCOUNT OF FROM

a&Q to 25 Per Cent.,

FOR ONE MONTH,

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Following Goods !

French Merinos, lrench Delaines,

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French Cashmeres, French Twills, Parmattas, I{enrietta Cloth, Persian Cords, Brilliantines, Lamas, Lustres, Russel Cords,

FANCY DRESS GOODS!

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

Plain, Checked, Fancy and Striped

WINGEYS !

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

SHAW LS,

INE HALF PRICE. RIBBONS, Artificial Flowers and Feathers !

ONE IfALF PRICE, Ladies’ Ulsters. Ladies’ Jackets and Manties, Blue Serges (ali wool), Scarlet Flannels, Wool Scarfs 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 Feit . 5-§ Stair . 2-4 Stair 7 Felt Crumb Cloths, Linen Crumb Cloths, Stair Damask, Curtain Damask, Curtain Reps, Table Damasks and Table Linens, Toilet Covers, Blankets,

Counterpanes & Bed Covers.

CURTAINS!

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,

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in Musquash, Monkey, Badger, Chinchilla, Tmitaticn Seal, Grebe, Imitation Mink and Mink. Men’s Made Clothing, Hats, Fur Caps, &c. Shirts, Underclothing, anda variety of articles too numerous to mention.

J. D. iVIASON & CO.,

QvuEEN STREET.

Charlottetown, Dec. 30, 1878—

| AUCTION SALES.

CLEARANCE SALE BANKRUPT SALE

The Insolvent Act of 1875 | and Amending Acts,

In the matter of James Larter, an Insolvent.

a eARe to an order granted by His Honor the Judge of the County Court of | Queen’s County, dated this 18th day of Jan- juary, A. D., 1879, ] will sell at PUBLIC AUC.- (ION on the premises, on the south side of Queen Square, lately occupied by the above insolvent.

On Monday, the 27th day of January,

instant, at 11 o'clock, in the forenoon,

All the Stock in trade of the said James Larter, consisting of

l py pe PAIRS Men’s, Women’s, Misses ede) and Children’s Boots, Shoes and Slippers, assorted; 400 pairs Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Rubber and Felt Boots and Overshoes, Sides English Kipp and Leather, Cork Soles, Polish, Shoe Lasts, Shoe Pegs, Sewing Machine, Crimpin Machine, Rollin Machiae, Shop Lamps, 3 Stoves, 1 Lounge an a variety of useful articles suitable for a shoe store.

B. WILSON HIGGS, Assignee. Ch’town, P. E, Island, Jan. 20, 1879.

BANK STOCK.

1 WILL SELL AT AUCTION, ON

Friday, the 31st instant,

At 12 o'clock, at my Sale

40 Shares in Union Bank of P. #.]

WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer,

i’oom,

Ch’town, Jan. 22, 1878. 3i

MORTGAGE SALE,

To be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Court House in Suammerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, on Taesday, the Eleventh day of Febru- ary next, at the hour of one o'ctock in the afternoon, under a Power of Sale in an Ludenture of Morigage, dated the 3rd day of December, 1875, and made be- tween John Young, of Summerside, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, blockmaker, of the one part, and Daniel Hodgson, of Charlottetown, in Queen’s County, said Island, Esquire, of the other part—

LL that piece or parcel of laad situate in the northern part of Summerside aforesail, and described as follows, viz.:

Commeneing at a stake fixed in the

northeast augie of James Brazil’s lot;

thence running eastwardly one hundred and eighty feet (180 feet), or to land lately held by Henry Tupiin; theuce northwardly on said Henry Tuplin’s western boundary five (5) chains, or to land lately held by Angus McMillan; thence westwardly along the said Angus McMiillau’s south boundary, one hundred and eighty feet (180 feet) ; thenve southwardly five (5) chains, to the point of commencement, containing, by es- timation, one acre, ope rood and nineteen

poles, a little more or less, and is part of a

plot of land purchasep by Thomas Crabbe

from Patrick Brown

Also, al! that tract, piece or parcel of land situate in the northern part of the Town of Summerside, and bounded as fol- lows, viz.: Commencing at a stake fixed at the north edge of St. James Street, in the south angle of Town Lot Namber Twenty (20), running thence northwardly ninety and one quarter (90}) feet; thence east. warily ninety feet (90 feet) to the west line of Town Lot Number Twenty-eight; thence seuthwardly tothe street aforesaid ninety and one quarter feet (903 feet); thence along said street wesiwardly ninety feet 90 feet), to the place of commencement, and known as Town Lot Number Twenty four (24), sold by Very Rev. James Mc- Dunald by Auction, on the first day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty- three,

Also, all thet tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Lot or T wnship Number Seventeen, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, and is bo snded as follows, that is to say: Come mencing at a Stake fixed on the south side of St. James Street, running westwardly ninety fect (90 feet) ; thence soulhwardly ninety feet three inches (90 feet 3 inches) » theuce eastwardly ninety feet (90 feet) ; thence northwardiy ninety feet three inches (90 feet 3 inches), to the place of commence. ment, making and including Lot Numter Twenty-three in the Town Vlot of Summer. side, as planned and surveyed on land for meriyjowned by Jonothan Weatherbie, and said lot being marked on the said plan, nu.nber twenty-three, as therein iaid out and described, containing, by estimation, eight thousand one hundred and twenty- two square feet, be the same a litt'e more or less, together with all buildings and im- provements thereon and appurtenances to the same belonging.

For further particulars apply at the office of Messrs. HODGSON & McLEOD, Solici- tors, Charlottetown.

Dated this Ninth day of January, A. D.

1879. DANIEL HODGSON,

M ortg ages. Jan. 9—law t sa’e

- NOTICE.

10 ALL WHOM If MAY CONCERN,

N inl after the 16th imats oar Triage will be conducted strictly on the

Syste ide

DODD & ROGERS,

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