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Obituary.

Mr. PDaniet Hopeson hes gone to his rest; and Charlottetowa has lost one of the oldest and most highly respected | of its citizens, and the Province its best official.

Mr. Hodgson’s illness began on the morning of Saturday the 14th inst. For some days it was hoped by his friends that, far advanced in life though he was, his excellent constitution was still sufficiently stroug to triumph over the disease. But this hope was vain; and on Saturday evening, at about halt- past ten o’clock, he sank peacefully into the sleep which knows no waking in this world.

Mr. Hodgson was born in Charlottetown in the year 1803. Inthe year 1532 he was married to a daughter of the Hon. Peter Mactiowan, Attorney General of this Island ; but she died a few months after the marriage ; and in 1839 Mr. Hodgson was married to Mary, the youngest daughter of the Hon. George Wright, President of the Legislative Council, ete. She died in 1842, leaving two sons, viz., Mr. FE. J. Hodgson, &. C., and the Rev. George W. Hodgson, M. A. dSevera! vears after, he was again married to the widow of the Hoa. John Brecken, who died in 1878.

In 1829 Mr. lLiodgson was appointed Prothonotary of the Supreme Court ; and for many years he was Coroner for the whole Island. As an official he lived as nearly up to the standard of a perfect official as it was possible for a man to live. No public office in this colony was more efficiently conducted than the one under hischarge. His knowledge of the criminal law was sound and extensive. On no point of practice or precedent was he ever at fault. To the different Crown Law Officers of the colony he was al- ways ready to give his valuable assist- ance, and to the young law student he was particularly kind. Many of the leading professional men of the day have reason to remember with gratitude his many acts of genial kindness. It was a pleasure to seek information at his office. He spared no pains in imparting it, and of its correctness there was no doubt.

Outside of his profession, Mr. Hodgson was a man of sound judgment. His ad- vice was often sought and cheerfully

given. His sympatlnes were easily roused ; and the object of his sympathy always profited by his exertions. Many looked to him as _ their vatural guardian and protector and depended upon him for advice and counsel. In the course of his long life,

many persous bequeathed to his care, the children they left behind; and this was a trust which was never refused or neglected. There are men in Char- lottetewn, now in the prime of life and even in life's decline, who owe much to his watchful care as their guardian, and who feel themselves under a debt of gratitude to him. While still alive it would have deeply pained him to speak of the munificence of his private charity ; but we may be pardoned if we do so now. He was oue of those whose gifts are always given quietly, privately, and if possible avonymously ; and on those who know of his beneficence, he in- variably laid au injunction of secrecy.

What more shall we say? Is there, indeed, any need to speak at length of one whose life has been so long under the scrutiny of his fellow men? A good and useful life needs no obituary. The impress of a faithful life’s work and stainless character remain—shall we say forever?—at least as long as the gons of men revere the good and the true. We confess to a feeling of very great respect for the departed—a respect seemly in the young man to the memory of the elder whose life sets him so many examples in well doing.

We have lost a good and upright map —oue strict, prompt, se honoreble in the discharge of his duties to himself, his veighbor, and his God. Full of years, he has passed away, leaving the memory of a life’s work well done.

SE OC, Last Night's Blaze.

SEVEN SUILDINGS wore destroyed, in- cluding the store of Mr. J. D. McLeod and the residence of Dr. Jenkins and his family, with all of whom we deeply sympathize.

The value of the property described is estimated at about $14,000. Insurance, $9,700

Had there been a hydrant at McLeod's corner, and a good head of water on, scarcely any of the property would have been lost!

The firemen fought the flames with the utmost bravery—and spoiled their Sunday clothes. But they saved the whole north-eastern part of the town— though if it hadn’t been for the rain of Friday and the providential lulling of the wind, and the fact that Mr. White’s building was of brick instead of wood—all their efforts must have proved vain. Some time ago a small sum to assist the firemen in being repre- sented at St. John, was refused by the City Council. We suggest that a sum be now granted to enable the poorer members of the foree to replace thei: good clothes. If not, let a subscription list be started! It is too bad that men should not only have to wark for nothing, but have their best ‘clothes spoiled into the bargain.

The fire Suggests very strongly the need of water-works, and we hope that

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Councillor Tanton will give the suggestion | his. serions -consideration. A Company would intreduce the works, if we would ovly let them,

If water works can’t be had, then a fire engine should be obtained and sta- tioned on one of the wharfs; and there should be hose to connect it with the tank on Queen Square, whence water could be distributed over the town, aad a plentiful supply for fire purposes be always assured,

Sir Hector at Hamuiton.

At Hamilton, Ont., a few days ago, Sir Hector Langevin laid the corner stone of a very fine Public course of his speech at the ceremony, said : **| look forward to the time when, as manu- factures multiply, manufactured goods of all kinds will become much cheaper than they are at present by reason of competi- tion. I hope that very soon the ladies of Hamilton will be able to buy ribbons and other necessities cheaper on that account. (Lauchter.) I thank you heartily for the good wish expressed in the address, that I might live long enough to see the com- pletion of the new building; but, with your kind permission, I hope to have a few more years of life. LIhope tolive to see the principles of Confederation firmly estab- lished—to see Cenfederation really com- pleted. I hope to live to travel to the other side of the continent on a railway built en- tirely within our own territory. Whether we were right or wrong in building this road, we determined to build it, and it is with extreme pleasure that Iam able to announce that on the Ist of January, 1886, it will be finished. You see that in order to realize the wish that I have just ex- pressed I will only have three yeara more to live. My demands are not very great, but I hope to live longer. [| hope to live for many years yet, to work hard and faith- fully for my country. My aim has always been to work for the interests of the people, and if lam spared afew years more I will devote them to the same object. Allow me once more, Mr Mayor and gentlemen, to thank you from my heart for your kind and cordial welcome.” (Loud applause. )

Butter and Cheese Factory.

Mr. W.H. Shanks, of the Millview butter and cheese factory, Belfast, P. E. Island, is at present in the city, acting as agent for the Millview Creamery Company. Mr. Shanks has been quite successful in obtain- ing orders in this city, as the recommenda. tions which he possesses from merchants and business men on the Island who have tested the products of the creamery, is a guarantee of the quality of the goods. This morning the first consignment arrived to Messrs. C. & W. Anderson, who are the Ualifax agents. The butter is of the finest quality and the cheese is a fairly good arti- cle, and both will no doubt give satisfac- tion, The butter is put up in a particular style, in one pound jars, and will doubtless find a ready market, as it is in really super- ior article. The cheese is not quite as good as expected, but as this is the first lot turned out this season it will brobably be improved upon in future consignments. Mr. Shanks is confident that Halifax is a good market for the products of the factory, and that a first-class trade can be worked up in the sending of butter and cheese to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from the ‘tight little Island.’”’ The Millview com- pany was organized a year ago, witha capital of $10,000, and last fall the factory was erected. [tis a very commodious build- ing, and is fitted up with the most improved machinery. An American man _ who thoroughly understands butter and cheese making, is in charge of the factory. There are in stock three hundred cheeses, and thirteen are being turned out daily. As the season for butter making was over last month, all the milk is now being turned into cheese, and hence the large preduction of that commodity. Some difficulty is ex- perienced in obtaining milk from the farm- ers in the district.— Halifax Herald.

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CURRENT NOTES.

Sir H. M. Tyler, president of the Grand Trunk railway, will visit Canada next month,

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The French ironclad ‘‘Bayard” has been despatched to Tonquin to reinforce the fleet and aid marines.

A crusade has been started in Buffalo against Canadian silver, which will only be received at twenty per cent. discount.

The cigar manufacturers of New York have arranged to close their shops, thus throwing over ten thousand employes out of work.

“ The Prince of Monaco, is negociating with France for the sale of his principality for ten million franes, subject to a recogni- tion of the gaming concession for twenty- seven years.

The London Daily News says it is under- stood that Sir Stafford Northcote will pro- pose a vote of want of confidence in the Ministry even if the canal agreement be withdrawn.

Heavy floods have occurred in the Upper Rhone valley, especially on the Swiss fron- tier and in the mountains. Bridges and houses have been swept away, and railway travel has been seriously impeded.

The Monetary Times says the failures which have occurred recently have been chiefly those of new beginners, clerks, farmer# sons, etc., who have been induced to go into business. This disposes of the story that the National Policy has caused old established firms to fail.

Oscar Wilde says a policeman, with cape and helmet and multiplicity of buttons, is not, under ordinary circumstances, a thing of beauty or a joy forever, but he saw one in a mist on the Thames embankment, lit, up with dusky light, so Michael Angelesque in appearance that a painter might have sought a better subject a long time before he found it. So that the London Bobby is not altogether without cesthetic merits.

Speaking of Sir Charles Tupper, the Canadian Gazette, of London, Eng., says:— ‘*Her Majesty's Government will find ir the new High Commissioner a wan thoroughly acquainted with Canada, with her wants, her wishes, and her capabilities; while Canada herself cannot but feel that

her interests will be keenly watched over, and her honor jealously guarded by him.”

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DISASTROUS FIfE.

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SRVEN BUILDINGS DESTRO'ED.

J. DBD. McLeod's Grocery Store, Br. Jenkins’ residence, the Police * Station, and other suild- ings laid in ashes.

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Loss nearly Fifteen Thousand Dollars,

Gallant Work of the Firsmen,

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A disastrous fire occurred in ths city last night, by which the store on thecorner of Queen and Grafton Streets, occupied by J. D. McLeod, Esq., and ownd by Miss McGill, the dwelling house and stables of Dr. Jenkins, the police sation, owned by Miss McGill, the office of Donald McKinnon, Esq., and a warehouse owned by Mr. Archibald White and occupied by Mr. Hutcheson, were totally conmumed. The fire, we learn, originated at nine o'clock in Mr. McLeod’s stable situate in rear of the police station. When discover- ed, it was dimly burning in an oat bin. Policeman Cameron who was quickly at the scene could not get water to extingush it. He therefore removed one 0 the horses, and in going back fa the other was almost suffocated with smoke. The horse, however, was taken out mhurt. In a moment after the flames bur forth from the building, and spread witkalarm- ing rapidity to the buildings sarround- ing it.

‘Above the Police Station lived Mr. John Hatch, City Crier and wife, both sged and crippled. They were removed sifely by the police to a house in the neighborhood. The horses in Dr. Jenkins’ stakes were removed on the nick of tim@-a few moments delay would, we learn, cost the life of one of the most valuable forses in the Province—Royal Harry—so mpid was the spread of the flames. ;

The alarm, in the meantime hid been given, the firemen and citizens nara and the work of moving furnituretjrom tke residence of Dr. Jenkins, and gods from the store of Mr. McLeod, was caried on energetically. The furniture of Dr. Jenkins was mostly saved. About one thousand dollars worth of goods, safe, books, etc., were taken from the store of Mr. McLeod, and the safe furniture, etc., in"Mr. Mc- Kinnon’s office were removed.

On arrival of the engines, a few moments after the alarm was given, the fire had a firm grasp of Mr. McLeod's ware- house, and the police station, and of Dr. Jenkins’ stable. The Silsby had taken position] at Dawson’s tank, laid her hose in haste, and was speedily at work, under command of Captain Hickey, in the rear of Mr. Hutcheson’s grocery store. Unfortunately a length of hose burst shortly after she commenced opera- tions. The replacing of this length was quickly performed, and the Silsby was, in very few’ minutes, again battling the devouring flames. Rollo engine secured the tank at Market Square, and under command of Captain Wonacott, worked very well on the front of the burning buildings. Old Tremont was also tothe fore, under command of Captain Beer, while the Hook and Ladder Company, under command of Captain White, worked like Trojans during the fire,

At half-past nine o’clock, aotwithstand- ing the admirable work of tne men of the Fire Department, under Chief Engineer Large, the flames had taken total pos- session of the McLeod, Jenkins, and other buildings. The only work which was now left for the brigade to do was to prevent them from spreading further. This was quite a difficult task as a fresh breeze was blowing from the west, and the sparks from the burning buildings were carried along the row of wooden buildings on the north side of Queen Square. It was per- formed in a manner which reflects great credit onfthe Fire Department and a num- ber of gallant citizens. These men, buckets

,inband,ascended the buildings, watched the

dangerous falling sparks and promptly ex- tinguished them as they lit on the roof. However, the store keepers on the North side of Queen Square did not manifest enough faith in the bravery of these men. They had the goods packed, and made ready to flit at any moment. Mr. Hughes of the Apothecaries Hall and Mr. W. W. Wellner were among those to the fore in this movement, but we are pleased to see they are able to attend to business to-day. They have also found time to thank those who protected their property, through the Dairy Examryer. No damage was done to the buildings on the north side of the Square, and the fire was confined ts the buildings on the corner. It was ex- tinguished at midnight.

The damage by fire is estimated as followsi—

Miss McGill’s building........ spine & 4,900 PAE, BERMOON © HOGER. 6.6 0.06 ecto ces 7,000 Dr. Jenkins residence. .............. 2,500 ee ee eS ne or 3 200 Mr. McKimnon’s office............0:. 200 Police Station, owned by Miss McGill. 200

Mr. Hutcheson’s warehouse, owned OO IID 6 6 wg bac base dave cs 200 ee Ppp ror are 50 $14,350

Mr. McLeod’s stock is insured in the Guardian, represented by Carvel! Bros., and the Commercial Union, _ repre- sented by Mr. Horace Haszard, for $6,000, Miss McGill’s building on the cerner is insured in the Northern Assurance Co., F. W. Hyndman, Agent, for $2,500 Dr. Jenkins’ dwelling and furniture is in- sured in the London and Lancashire, Mr. Jokn McEachern, Agent, for $1,200, The other buildings were not insured.

DIED.

On the evening of the 2lst of July, Daniel Hodgson, aged seventy-nine years and nine months. May he rest in peace.

[The funeral will leave the residence of his son, Mr. E. J. Hodgson, on Wednesday, the 25th instant, at two o'clock }

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Thursday Next, July 26th, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK, Flour, Meal, Tea, Tobacco, Cigars, Raisins,

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\ TANTED—A Hovs:maid and Dining FY Room Cis}. Apply at this office, ; eae liy23

PYOR SALE--One splendid deuble-seated PH.ZTON, revolving seat, at Halloran’s

Carriage Factory, Fitzroy Street. [jy21 2i pd

| OST—Four Canary Birds. The finder 4 will be rewarded on leaving information which will lead to their recovery at Tue EXAMINER OFEICE,

OST —-On Tuesday, at two o'clock, be- tween G, H, Taylor's Jewelry Store and

the Market, a small sum cf money. The finder wul be rewarded by leaving the same at THE EXAMINER Orvice. [jy 18 CHILD, for adoption, ten years old, may

4% be obtained by a respectable farmer, on appiication to John Story,Charlottetown Poor- house, fjyl7

ANTED—A lady wishes to receive into her family two or three young children to board and educate, Address P. O, Box, 274. da wkl ‘TRAYED—From the Subscriber's pasture, on St. Peter’s Road, on Thursday, the 5th, a spotted light brown COW, three years old, with white arch im her forehead, Any one giving information of her whereabouts will be rewarded.—WiLi1aM McLean, Merchants Bank. [jy16 2w law m why 2i pd

W ANTED—House Maid. None need apply whe have not filled that position before, and have a respectable outfit. Apply

to C. Le1igu, Water Street. \ |] ANTED—An active BOY to attend horse and cow. One from the country preferred. Apply immediately at this office. [july 9 tf

OST about ten days ago, a small silver Brooch, in the shape of a Maltese cross. Finder will be rewarded on leaving it at this office. ljly 4

1 OST on Thursday last, between West A Kent Street School and Miss Ramsay’s. Fitzroy Street, a bunch of keys. ‘Ths finder will please leave them at this office. [jly4

J OST between the steamboat wharf and

Hayden’s corner, Water Street, a bundle of papers, tied up in a red handkerchief. The finder will please leave the same at the EXAMINER OFFICE.

Ko SALE~—A Grand Square Piano, nearly new, will be soldat a bargain, Apply at

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rgXo LET—One-half of that three story

Brick House, on Upper Queen Street, containing nine rooms. Possession aj once, Apply to ALRxanper Horne. {may28

rRXO LET—(with immediate possession) that

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