Selected Poetry.

DINNA FRET.

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I WPILL LEAVY 6 aves natel, from PICTOU ’ (afler arrival Monday Afternoor

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, pcweeier if ihou art aweary, Hest will be Sweecer 6 agent aaah | And ufier Ube night comeli the in} ferery. ¥ Lhen Dide A wee and dinua tret. il ouds bive & sbver hiasbioay, Toor for eres, ; ‘ hes tedten, 5 i the SUN va ! wt aud of tears atid vali repip lise . < Ju-t vide a wee, and eae fret. Wiln tol and cares une’ jing Ari Desel! cs Beiteuak ra ae storime® fiom Heayel. | Advt tt il ate s 5 . qucenbuiby % ; nare tbe wilow es up Ute ~ tf owuk, bul spare ib wi Heung, oe Aud bide a Wee, abe Jing? fret

errief sharper sting doth borrow From regret; it Westerday is Zone, it vs for the presen jor Nay bide a wee and dinna tr An over abxious brooding Doth beget nd fantasies deluding torments be

and shall its sorrow

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A host of fears a Chen. brother jest these truding, dust

‘ . ‘ ‘ 1 x Facts and Seraps. | fuere is only this difference between : => horse utd a 8500 horse: The first cal through a bridge and not receive the | the seeond will break his neck

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gut! jeast Injury py talling over a lvose cobple-stone. fob, ean you tell me why Lin like Une imoob When it is twenty-three days old? trop couldn't tell, and the questloner ex ‘*Recause I've passed my last

yet iined: , A simali joan was advanced itn-

api brter. yuediately. “Well, farmer, you told us your wood| eras a good place for hunting. Xow, We ve} pramped through it for three hours, ana} goad no game.” “Just sol Well, I sup- | pose, os a general thing, the jess game there | is the more hunting you have,’ A discreet French citizen recently de- | clined the offer of asult r for his daughter's | nana for the following conclusive reasons: Phe young wan is duue for, past all hope tor he- has po umbrella, aud he cuts open ¢ e leaves of books wi bh his fingers. ° 4a Jrish carriage-driver made a very characteristic reply the other | lial replied to Pat’s |

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une ». A gentleman ‘vanta carriage, sir?’ by saying, *‘No, ] on able to walk;” whev Pat rejoived,|

‘i.y your honor long be able but seldom | willing.” A lady having attempted to explain the) new birth to aclass of lads at a Sunday | shoul, asked one whether he would not | inc tu be born again. ‘No,’ was the re-| piy. ‘Why not, my boy?” inquired the |

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teacher. *’Acos 1 might be born a wench,’ | ausWered the boy. A French chemist is said to have succeed-,

i ya paint with with to illumins|

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ed ig producing | gic the pumbers on street doors at night. eieures traced with it shine so as to be read |

tu a dark mght, and the preparation otf compound is Suid tO be simple, inexpen- + aud nol injurious, Figaro on one of Us recentissues represents @ itis boy as asking :—** Papa, what, then ig itt @ distinguishes civilization from bar-

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bari-m:’ “ Ob! it is quite simple,” replies aie parcut. * Civilization kills its enemy al)

sx thousand metees with a cannon ball, and barbar.sm chops off his head with a sabre.”

She was a very modest girl, and when the ob-ervelory man said :-—* Take a glance t»:o 2) the telescope, miss, and you Can see Vv. usin all her giory,” she timgidly drew) ba «, and replied :—* No, thank you sir; |) hove mo desire to look at any member of my sex who dresses as she is represeuted to.”

«Why don’t youhold up your head as | do ?” asked a city buck of a farmer whom be vist by the country road, and whose figure was a little bent with toil and = age, ‘+ Squire,” was the reply, “look at that field of geain. You see that all of the valuable heads are buwed down, while those heads with nothing in them stend upwright,”’

== QE __————ES Household Hints. caceeceamaarncpinnmennmeasrest

Yo Keep Piano Keys White.—Piano keys that have become yellow will lose much of the culour by leaving them open, as keeping them closed too much is the cause of their; being yellow, i

Suet Pudding.—Two and one-half cupfuls flour, one teaspoontul of salt, one cup of suet chopped fue two eggs, scant pint of milk, one-lull teaspoonful soda, one-half cup ap- ples chopped tine, Obe cup raisins, ons tea- s)oontal each of cloves and cinnamon, three teaspocufulé of molasses; steam one and three quartee bours,

Yo Pickle red Cabbage.— Wash very clean, emove the coarse leaves and cut into shreds, puvinto a jar and cover with hot brine; | when cold renew the brine, and when again | cold drain. Allow one cup of white sugar! to every gallon of vinegar; tie into a cloth | wiritever spices you choose, and when just bowling throw over the cabbage.

tow Chow.—Two quarts of small onions, | faur sua | cucumbers,and theee culiflowersr | eut the cn} flowers and cucumbers into small pieces and soak in strong salt water over wight; then rinse Well and boil in’ vinegar util quite tender; unx one pound of the best ground mustard and two ounces of the best salad oil with enough vinegar to mix it well: then stir in while boiliug; jnst before taking from the lire add three ounces of fine red pepper; it is then ready to bottle.

A Kitchen Apron,—Speaking of dress re-| uiats ime of my kitchen apron, which [| specially deighs in, Itis not unlike many | wthers with its bib and dress-protecting ca-| pacity, but the pocket is my pride, When| {hang out or bring in clothes I use ik foy! clothes pis, and you who have never ine’ dulgelina ike luxury can hardly imagine | the conveuience, i have the pocket two fin-| gers below the waist, and make it about six | aches wire by four deep, The way l cut | ny aproagit takes three yards and a half of | i .ghaim. sy. sv imich soil on dregses.

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, to the Mayor's Office fortwith for payment;

1 ut they are economical, as they?

SHEDIAG (oferarrival of a St. John and Haltax) every

CHUARLOT FETOWN SUMMERSID

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Tuesday

every ts every

\rlernoon ; ; tuesday, Moroing; | Cuesday

- Pasbe lac, Pere, brats, Father f’ornt, and sal

\have \amed Places,

NOTICE

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+! persons havigpg claims against the

“EF City are request d lo present the same

and it is further requested that all persons

having accounts against the City will fare

aish them at the close of each month,

By order,

B. MORRISON, City Clerk

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Ww. Maou’s Office, Oct. 4, °77-

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MARKED LOW FOR CASI, AT THE LONDON HOUSE,

NOTICE. —

VIIE undersigned has been appointed Ad- 4 ministrator of the Estate of the late Ezra CHuuncuiLt of Rustico, deceased, in- testate. All parties owing the said Estate are requested to pay fortwith, and parties having claims against Estate are required tu tile same, duly proved, without delay.

J. S. CARVELL,

Administrator,

Charlot.etown, Oct. 3, 1877—gaz im

PRESH ARRUVALS. FLOUR,

BBLS. Choice SUPERIOR EXTRA,

100 Bbls. CHOICE EXTRA,

400 Bbls. SPRING EXTRA,

100 Bbls. SUPERFINE. CARVELL BROS,

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Chtown, Oct. 10—2w eodpat3inarw 2 A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF ¥ = 2 eS eS a = a x & ~; \ a. ee = = 7 S <= Cry SD as te ike Bes - = ° SF Pp

CAPT. DAVIDSON. coe

train from Halifax) every Monday Midnight: | Tuesday Train)

frants

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Ciilinore, Sich & Cv., Successors to Chipman, liosmer & Co,

rocured in all COunwried.

JATENTS | in advan¢

No te

ted. Via ,sole pamphlet seat tree upon re

vipt of stamp.

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Address, GILMORE, SMITH & CO.,

Washington, D.C

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ARREARS OF PAY, BOUNTY, ETC.

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ment. Write full bistory of service aud state oe pay and bounty received.

Certificates of Adjutant Geueral U. A. A | showing service aud honorable discharge there-

}from, io place of discharge lost, procured tor a}

i small tee,

‘bere are po war. granted for service in the late rebellion. Send stamp to Gilmore & Co., Washiogton C full instructions

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wars prior to March 3, {855

LOW RATES, OUik TIME} "aclose stamp to Gilmore & Co., and full re-| | ply, with blanks, will be seat free. CARVELL BROS, Agents. | ‘Alo r o | PENSIONS. —- PENSIONS.

Gitowa, dune 16, (Se7.—math LL Federal Officers, Soldiers aud Suxilors,

" A wounded, ruptured, or iojured, in the liae

*H KAP A K . }o fduty io the late war, nod disabled thereby,

C e S C S. } an obtain a peasiong,

| Widowa, and mivor children of Officers, Sol-

_— ders and Sailors, who have died since discharge o SECOND-ITAND. slightly dam. |e! disease cootracted or wounds and injuries re » OOO awed. SIX CENTS ; pike . eived in the service and in the line of duty, can

a eae a | procure pensions by addressing Gilmore & Co, ‘ ALY BLL BROS. | Inereased rates for pensioners obtained. Chitown. Sept. 27 —sw dtaw } Bounty Land Warrants procured for service in

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Jats ,+, L877.

—ELESARE MEN MOUNT STEWART.

‘(iil Subscribers are prepared to take

orders for dimension Luinber of al kinds, in Oak, Elm, White Pine, Pitch Dine Spruce or Birch; also, Spruce Kuees lrenails, Wedges, Deck Plugs, and Ship's islocks of every Gescription—all delivered at short notice.

LONGWORTH & CO.,, Water Street.

N. B.--Spruece and Fir Shingles very how, Luu. 15—3m

\ / LILLE taking this opportanity of thank ing our Numerous customers tor the

liberal manner in which they have patron- zed

OUR NEW STUDIO,

we would inform them that we have now increased facilities for the production of first-class work, and are prepared to make Puorocuapns of a Style and Quality that has never been before attempled in thes City.

We have on exhibition, at our Rooms, a large number of Photograps of every variety, including the

BEAUTIFUL PHOTO - ENAMEL

ihe most beautiful style of Photograph kuown, possessing 4 softness and delicacy of coloring that has never been equalled. ‘This elegant picture has become deservedly popu'ar elscwhere, and cannot fail to be- come so here.

Though the finish of our Photographs cannot be excelled, we would direct alten- tiou to the beautiful

P o qslace’ Pictures which we make. They possess a_ highly enumelled surface, and are practically indes- tructible, and will retain their freshness aod beauty for any length of time. If they become soiled they can easily be cleaned, as they will not lose any of their beauty by being wet, ‘This valuadle quality, com- bined with their remarkable elegance, tmuke them very suitable for presents; while the difficulty of their production will prevent them ever becoming 80 common as io lessen their value. Our patrons can have one or all of their Photos finished in this style—an advantage which cannot be uvbtained elsewhere.

We give special attention to making Groups of Fam:lies, Secieties, Schools, &c.

Qur pictures of children are sufficient -\idence of our success in this difficult brunch of our art.

Qur &NLARGEMENTS, finished in India Ink, Pastel, Crayon, Oil and Water Colors,

Ar THE LOWEST PRICES,

AT THE LONDON HOUSE.

Oct. 8—4in

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Tenders for Night Work.

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TTENDERS will be received at the May- | or’s Office untit THURSDAY noon, the | 25h day of (setober inst., from persons , willing to contract for the removal ms Nicgur Sot. in the City of Charlottetown. | Tenders to be accompanied with list of} prices for the work. Security wi}l be required for the due per- yrmance of Contract, By order, WM. B. HORRISON, City Clerk.

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Mayor's Office, Oct. 1¢ -2w 2aw

~ WHATISTHIS?

A VERY FINE} YPOFFANCYGOODSAND 4% TOYSJUSTOPENEL, at the DIAMOND BOOKSTORE, 85 North Sice Qaeeu Square. Ch’towa, Oct. 6, 1877.

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have made a tavorable reputation for them. selves throughout the Lower Provinces. Parties jntending to have Photographs

' made will find it to their advantage ta wil leariy, as the number of our customers

makes some deluy in the delivery of the Photos unavoidable. We prefer to have

iour silters come by appointment,

Photographs can be Obtained for less money elsewhere ; bul in this case we ask that quality be given the preference; as- suring tne public that they will flad our charges very moderate.

ROSS BROS,.

Cor. Queen and Dorchester Sirects, opposite Connolly’s Bank. 19, 18S77—1m eod

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~-HOTICE 0 DEBTORS —

4 LL persons indebted to the undersigned on account of the EXAMINEK lheWs- paper, by Book Account, Note of Hand or

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otherwise, are notified to pay the several -ganaQunts due by them on or before the 15th

day of Gctober next.

L, COTTON.

y. Sept. 13, 1877.

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American & Foreign Patents }

‘3 No charge for services until the Prelimiaary eXaminations ;

EDERAL Officers, Soldiers and Sailors of) Goid BROOCHES and KARINGS the late war, or their heira, are in mauy ‘on |

caes eutitled to money trom the Guveroment, which hag been found to be due since final pay- |

Capital and

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REPAIRS

"NRATLY AND THOROUGHLY

WEDDING RINGS.

% | I 7 c< U i B.ED. Wary Nie ‘ OU OWN VAKF ara ,. » : 5 . “a ghas ‘\ ee » os a Li Sts oo ae

IK. W. TAYLOR

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| WA TCIISMAWEE? & .FISWw Boao, large assortment of Ladies’ snd Gents’ SILVER WATCHES, frow $8.00 upwards.

| SOUTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE, Ty “6 se GOLD WATCHES, 220.00 Every Watch warranted for twelve months.—GOLD ALBERTS, from $2.00 to 320.94

\ND NRARLY FRONTING POST OFFICE, CU’ TOWN.

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PLATED & SILVER ALBERIS.—A full assortment of PLAIN GOLD and other RINGS, from $1.09 to 820.00. GOLU LOCKETS, from 81.60. Colored and Bright

STUDS, from 10 cts. to $8 00 per set—hundreds to choose from. SILVER-PLATED WARE, in great varlety. CRUET FRAMES, fron ($1.00 to $12.00. CAKE BASKETS, FRUIT DISHE3, PICKLE STANDS, VASES. CUPS, NAPKIN RINGS, SPOONS and FOUKS.—all warranted to wear wéll. Nickes TEA SPOONS, that will wear always white, from §1.00 per doz. CLOCKS and TIMR. PIECES, from $1.00 to 330.00. SPECTACLES, to suit nearly all sights, trom 26 cent [per palr. Best London-made Pebble SPECTACLES, with case, $2.50 per pair. : The above is only part of our Stock, and to which we are continually adding

(on iuspection, will be found to Compare favorably with others.

E. W. TAYLOR. Ch’town.

ARE YOU About to Order an Overcoat or a Fall Suit?

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W. A, WEEKS & CO.

OFFER A VERY

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ATTRACTIVE

STOCK OF NEWEST ENGLISH CLOTHS!

Employ Best Workmen only,—and Guarantee Stylish Garments at MODERATE PRICES! TRY THEM.

W. A. WEEKS & CoO.,

Drarers & CLorarmers, Queen Street,

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SUM... MUA

LIFE & ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY

OF MONTREAL.

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Assets

owe ‘os. —

MONTREAL DIRECTORS.

T. Workman, President; T. J.gCLaxton, Vice-President, A. FF. Gautr, Exo. Uenry MULHOLLAND, Esq., JaMEs Hurron, Esq., A. -.. OadILvik, Esq., M. Pb. .: (ee, ALEXaNDER, Esq., iluaH MeLentan, Esy.; Hon. J. J.C. Anporr, Q

$765,000

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c., Legal

Adviser. New Life aad Accident Business submitted ta is7e $1,856,598.85 nceome ’ . . ° 118,957.68

Cash Assets , ; Security for protection of Assured : Net Surplus for Distribution, as at 1s: danaary, 1877, reserves al 44 per cent. ‘ ; ; ; : 55,299.51 Extract from the proof sheet of Governisent Report. Statement of increase in pre miums received for 1876 over 1875:

55,944.65 . 715,944.64

after making

Canada Life Sis syo Citizens re i4 Confederation ° 17 oly Stadacona “USS Toronto ior

Sun Mutual $30,434

h@™ ~Decreage for 1876 in al/ American Coiapanies in Canada, over B11L4,000. ECONOMY AND SECURITY is the motto of the Sun Mutual Company. tiow well he pub lic appreciate these features is seen in the fact. as shown above froin Goveraine authority, that the new business for 1876 was sivly-seven per cent. more aaa thal gj75. The Charter and License embrace Life and Accident Business. M. H. GAULT (Presiden! of Exchange Bank),

Managing Director.

h. MACAULAY, Secretary.

J. M. C. De_eEsDeRNIERS, Inspector.

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FLAT ITIP AX BOARD.

IIon. D. McN. PARKER, M. D., M. L. C. W. J. COLEMAN, Esgq., Dir. People’s bk PATRICK POWER, Esq., M. P., Director |JOHN TAYLOR, Esq., Dir. Merchants’ Bk People’s Bauk. DANIEL CRONAN, Esq., Dir. Bk. of N.S WM. M. HARRINGTON, Esg.. A. W WEST, Es@, Director People’s Bk Halifax Bauk. W. C. SILVER, Eso , Merchant. W. N. Wickwirk, Esq.. M. D. an SHE G. N. Sixcrair, Esq. M. D. ; Medical Kxraiminers. J. S. D. THOmpson, EsqQ., Solicilor,

GEO. FRASER, General Manager, BENJ. A. FIELDING, Gon, Agent,

For the Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland. Office-76 Cranville Street, ‘Near the Bank of Montreal), Halifax, N. H. HASZARD,Agent, P. E. Island.

President |

McLzop ‘Medical Adviser,

MERCHANTS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF CANADA

Capital $1,000,000, with nower to inerease t0 $,000.0CU!

HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL.

RiSks Taken Daily at the Office of

CARVELL BROS.

THE DAILY Ed

Agents for P. E. Mi AER TSO S.4A75%5 Al THE STORES OF Henry A. Harvie, Theoph. L. Chappelle, and T. O'Connell. Price Only 2 Cents

June 27, 1877—hr 1}

Cherlot tetown, Jur

OF

1877

PD SASHES and Doors, Spruce Uais, 1 Circular Pump, in order, $6.00; los ald Sashes, lot Second-hand Doors; lot old Building Material, Boards, Flooring, Stud- ding, will be sold at low figures.

| H. COOMBS. Great George St., Oct. 12—3in eod

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BEDEQUE OYSTERS.

ON HALF SHELL, AT

“BEDEQUE OYSTER SALOON,” SYDNEY STREET. R. MITCHFLL.

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