. tod glad Yo escape from the

MISSION: aY SERVICES

WMothe?ict Wie cnn) in anon

The Methccist Mission in Japan,

Interesting Address hy Rey. Br. Cochran.

wt CE Py: a EXAMIN@R, natives, you munch prefer to walk down LE Trp RS S Ta THE EDITOR. ! But w rever there are good roads j md level, ar they run, singing songs ST nd apparen enjoying themselves. In What is 2 Cenotaph ? Japan the natives build their houses along Snes

; Say, the

+} i80O ti

i every bit of er

jbrngs in a pi

: 7 —" ' 2 returns with ri

— >

A ¥e ry iarge andience assembled in the First Methedist Church, to hear the Rev. Dr. Ci chi am tell the st ry of Jar an iis gions. The ce! if was ¢ eupied vy H . Charles Young, and onthe platform were Rev. Dr. Cochran, Rey. J. Burwash, Rev Charles S:callwood, Rev. Mr. Steel, Rev H. PLC wperthwaite, R ‘ i, WwW. Meore, Rev. Mr. Rice, and some clergvmen of other Protesias levominations Prior to introducing Dr Cechran, the chairman called upon the Rev. F. W M ore tu read the Secretary's report, which set forth the development of Methodist Mi ssions, not sione in Japan, but throvghout the werld. L. L_ Beer, Esq , in a neat speech, moved |

the adoption of the report, and Rev. Mr.

Rice eloquently seconded it. The choi having sung an anthem, Dr. Cochran was introduced by the chairman, and said:— My spirit has been refreshed in this town and in the other Provinces through which

I have travelled, by the lil catholicity of all by whom I ceived. Toenight, jn must conhn

erality and have been re addressing you, j to the

e myseil

MISSION FIELD OF JAPAN.

But as the subject is a very wide and extensive one, it is necessary that 1 should select some particular part of it, and confine myself exclusively to th selec Nor would time allow me to give a len

and minute description cf Japan. “The Empire of Jay in is in the Pacitic ocean,

and is separated from the Eastern coast o

Asia by the Sea of Japan. It «

nsists ol

@ long chain of Islands, maven d up into four Jarge ones, and innumerable smaller ones, and contains a poy; alat ition of about

35,000,000 of people. fiisa LAND OF WONDROUS BEAUTY,

the acenery at all seasons of the year being grand an d magnificent. In the nothern quarter, as reyarcs the climate, there is a Winter seascn when snow falls sometimes to the depth of 12 feet, and ice is formed, but, in the south, neither the one or the other is ever seen. Everywhere there is a wonder- ful wealth wo* shrubbery, plants—largely tropical, and green trees, while mountain

ranges, enc dless successions of dale and down, level fields and ridges, give it al- most an enchanted appearance. Regarding

the climate and conditions of the country, the wettest month of the year is the month

of June. ‘Ihen rain falls so copiously and eo plentifully, it would seem as if ihere were oceans in the

clouds, and then there is great heat at the time, causing great humidity. At the close of June, and irom then to the end of Aag- ust, the heat becomes oppressive, and we are obliged to flee to the mountains, only Tmoequito plague, which is at its worst during these two months. There we enjoy a seasun of tranquility and rest, preparing ourselves for the outa es we have to perform during the remaiving nine m nths ot the year. Japan i is not free frum earth q iakcea, Destrue- tive ones have on many Gocasions taken place, whilst slight shocks are of frequent occurrence. The Japanese have a theory of their own regarding these earthquakes. They believe that underneath the Island there is A GREAT MONSTER,

the earthquake monster, which is taken care of by a special God. This God is supposed to sit aside of it and holds it in check. But becoming weary at times he relaxes his hold, and then woe to the peop!e or Japan. As we ivok at the people we find them cultivated and cheerful, con- tented and industric us, but we must be careful to say little of their morality. Compared to Europeans they are under- sized, but they . ‘é much more active. Japan undergoes wonderful and rapid | changes, hence it is that travellers who | have visited the country give such different descriptions of the Ps ople, their customs,

manners, and civilizations Not long ago there was a forgery committed there of $50,(00,C00, and a nfa- tive, a very intelligent man, who had a

!

| religion of Shin? . Buddhism, an

| November.

sight knowledge of western life, and knew |

that fory geries we mon thing in the West, is said to have ex claimed, *‘At last Japan is becoming civil- ized.” Tokio, the city in which I live, has & populat ion of about 1,000,L00 people, aud is situated at the head of the Bay of Tokio Here, however, the bay is so shallow that

re, perhaps,

ships of large drait are unable to reachTokio, | !

nor can they come within ten miles of the city, co ee thy the se saport of Yokohama about eigh iles distant,was built, and to-day t this latter is a flourishing city and a great seaport. ‘ihey have their railroads in Japan the same as in western countries and reguMted in very much the same way. To reach Yvkahawa from Tokio therefore.

cen wu

we take the cars, and ve ry seon we find ourselves there. Passing on into the country we have our choice of several

bat the

MCST COMFORTABLE ONES are sma'l two-wheeled

like a miniature

kinds of conveyances,

carriages, in shape lrawn by 2 man— the Pul/man car, if yo On a good road travel at arate of six miles an hour, or they can make a j uurney of aby thirty miles per day, and if properly caret ‘d

ylz,an ' ’

i piease. they

not an uncom- | ; ; | will be seen Sapper Davison, | of e!

for can keep up this rate of traveliing for several days. These vehicles are drawn Up just like cabs in this country, and if |

you call for ¢ ne, an tly there is great con- fusion, and they al gather to in a crowd and cast lois to see who will be the fcrtunat peison to take t

ge ther

| gite C

tane Cuarge of the pas- |

& Bg :r. lum atate ly after the lots are

Casi L back into their places, everyone in the best of hupior, as if they had all been en gaged. i speed, two of these Of course it is necessary ‘o make @ bs

ith them; for, if not, there will te no end of trouble at the end of the journey.

©: the . Jat ou the road in quick time we travel along at a

+} ep } bacty all ta

Yor the purpose of

TOLERABLY PAST RATE O> SPEED;

but when we rea h the Gen hill there is a halt, and then ty roir reund, they you very politely r vill y - ‘

. , y r, Wr © [ai cer hill, And shes you reach oan Hat it is ver 7 at ep, hin king wight hardiy be safe to tivat your

Valuable wolf imtle howis vf those ruckioes

ask k up

the top,

the roadside, so that the country looks like lage street; and, strange to f the house ways at the the back or kitchen faces the one of these houses

continuous VI front

ack-——-tnat 1a,

Is al

(;0n y Into

you must first remove your shoes or san- dais, or whatever you have on your feet, stepping in you find yourself on the

ited floor, The size of Japanese mats

is fixed by law, each mat being” 5x6 feet,

crime to make them any

Looking about you, you taste of the Japanese; for und surrounding the house

at 168 18a : ‘

larger cr smaller. see the excellent

| is carefully cultivated, and presents an ex-

quisite PIECE OF LANDSCAPE GARDEN.

Qonducted to a room, the little waiter pe and tobacco, and soon after freshments. Then &he eub- utoa searching cross examination of entertaining you. At night the windows are closed with wooden shutters. Inside the house is cut up into little rooms about 9x12. Every one of bably occupied, and such a con- fusion of tongues, one can hear in no other

jects \

by way

nivories

ow hatatn Sm ote wiiichh 18 pi

place save Japan. In the centre of the es- tablishment is the bathing place; indeed the Japanese are the greatest Jovers of hot water in the world, and it may be said, that they are in hot water allthe time. For a night’s entertainment

one pays iri

“ hi hh Is auite But

or a moment The Japanese

m twenty to twenty-five cents, enough if not too much. on hurriedly and Joeok at their systems of religion. have three veligi« ns, the d Confu means literally *‘ the path of the gods,” therefore Japan is held o be the country of the and the Mikado to be the direct descendant of the sun goddess. Mixed up with itis a system of hero worship, many renowned warriors into what may be called densi-gods. © The Rev. Gentleman then gave a brief description of Confucianism and Buddhism, which last has become the n of the whole nation. It was introduced into Japan in the year 552, and is a system of humanitarianism, for by its teachings lifeis sacred. The Buddist’s $ are very numerous avd costly. The mount of money they spend upon their religion ymmething enormous, The Jap- anese are a worshipping people. Should you enter a temple at any hour of the diay, there you will see quite a number of them doing their devetions. All this indicates that they are seeking f

we must pags anism, Shinto

> rc) e goas,

eing exalted

ys : reign aunHost

temple

is 8

rest for their souls, that they are ripe for the Gospel,.and that they desire a satisfying Gospel, for the re- ligion of Buddha, of Confucius, and the Shinto, give no peace. The Land of the

Rising Sun is the most INTERESTING MISSION FIELD in the East, because of the immense in-

fluence it wields upon China on the one hand, and Coreaon the other. Some years ago the Japanese sent an Embassy on a

mission around the western world, to study civilized customs and laws. Returning they were accompanied by many educated,

scientific, and, La, oe glad ss tw say, christian men, who _ scattered here and there ,throughout the country

|have been the means of accomplishing a

vast amonnt of good. The work is going on, the story is éndless, great changes are taking place, and Japan is looking to you for help. Soon will the harvest be ripe for reaping. She asks your pravers, your sympathies, your liberality, and (tod will bless you in the end.

The singing of the different Anthems by the choir could not be excelled, and the Methodist Church of Charlottetown is to be congratulated onthe high state of profi- ciency of its magnificent choir.

_—_—s- + -_——

The Rifle.

YesterDaAY the Engineers held thei last ecmpetition for the very handsome medal presented to the Company by Mr. | Harper, of Montreal. Commencing June last, six matches in all have been fired for | possession of the medal, and on two occa- sions Sergt. B. Hooper and Sapper L. Hooper each succeeded in winning it. The match which ought to have been fired in October had to be > post} oned, but was com- pieted yesterday, along with the match for In the first competition there were seven competiters. The ranges usec were the 200, 400, 500 and 600 yards. As with a tota/ ghty-two points, succeeded in being the fortunate winner:—

First Competition— October,

PTS, Say per J. M Davison,- ° ° ° &2

it. J ; - ‘ . ; : 74 Sapper Hooper, - ° ‘ . s 73 Lieut. McDougall, - - - - 69 sergt Ho per, ° . , : - 66 “ergt. Gri ys i : é i 64 Major Dogherty, . J 3 ‘ 61

in the second competition only five fired,

Second ¢ ‘ompetition — November,

PTS Sergt. Hooper, - ‘ . , 82 Sapper J. M. Davison, - - - - 75 Lieut. MeDo-gall, - - - - 77 Lieut. Horne, . : . - 4 Sapper L. Hooper, - . . - }

The following gentleman have won = medal and will fire off in a few cays for the

bonafide possession of the medal: Lieut. Horne, Sap. L. Hooper, Sergt. Hooper, Sap db: EE; Davia nm.

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Ges Aavertisers.

C Lyons is expecting a cargo of Anthra-

al which he will se!l low. The Boston Comedy Co, ‘*Diiven from Home, or

appear to night

curse, An entertainment will be given in the Halil of the Prince Street School next

| Friday evening.

are usually employed. | rgain |

Bremner Bros. annoance that their sample books of Christmas Cards are now ready for inspection.

~—- <e + e

The new time system for use on the Rail-

the Christmas |

ene ete a On etl oe

NOV HMBER 6

Srm,—-What is a Cenotaph ? Literally | from its derviation it evidently means ‘ an empty tomb,” and among the Greeks the original word was used of a monument erected toa person buried elsewhere.

Chambers’ Cyclopedia says of the Eng- lish word: ‘‘ They were originally erected for those whose bones could not be found, e. g., for those who perished at sea. Lat- terly the term was applied to tombs built by a man during his lifetime for himself and his family.”

Richardson's large English Dictionary defines the word thus: “ An empty tomb

erected in honor of one to whom the rites of burial had been performed elsewhere ; or of one to whom no rites of burial had been performed at all.”’

Webster saya : ‘‘An empty tomb erectgd in honor of some deceased person; a monn- ment erected to one who is buried else- where,”

In your Saturday’s paper the term was used of a monument erected on the very spot where the body is interred. Is there any authority for this meaning being given to the word?

Enquirer.

[In Ro get" s Thesaurus, the word taph’ is placed in the same category as ‘‘sarcophagus,” ‘‘tomb,” ‘‘crypt,” *‘shrine,” ete. Its use in connection with the memo- rial placed over the grave of Father Mc- Gillivray is not due to Toe Examiner but to those who erected the memorial. ]

Trouble i in Store for Cuba.

A cable special to the New York Herald dated Paris, November 3, says the Spanish Government have received news of grave importance frem Cube. They have received information of the departure from the United States for Cuba of a so-called Cuban General Conachea, with an expedition organized under the auspices of the Com- nittee of Separatists Centrale, established in New York, with the co-operation of cer- tain in fluential persops in the South American Republics. The expedition wil! endeavor to affect a landing in Cuba. A certain number of insurgents will await the arrival of coatingents to the expedition at different points of the Island. The insurgents are expected to arrive as simple travellers. Supplies and munitions of war are said to be ready at Philadelphia and Key West. Reports have also been receiv- ed of the organization in many cities of America of sub-committees charged with the collection of material aid for the insur- rection In money and kind. A large num- ber of women figure araong the most active agents of the in coe teg ‘tion. A female club is being organized in New York, similar in character and purpose to that eaisting at Key West under the name of ‘*The Daugh- ters of Liberty,” for the purpose of extending the propaganda in favor of the independence of Cuba. members of the club solicit moneys and jewels. It. is thought in Madrid yovernment circles that Gen. Bonachea4’ expedition is the supreme effort of Cuba» separatists. It is believed that if it is no: successful the insurrection will be checked for a long time to come. The Spanish Government have the intention of sending a special envoy to Washington, for the purpose of calling the attention of the Government of the United States to the conspiracy, but they havé not yet found a suitable person for the post. Meanwhile new iastructions based on the above infor- mation have been sent to Governor-General Castille.

RE AS

**ceno-

Queen Elizabeth of Roumania habitually wears the Roumanian peasant girl’s dress when in her summer house among the Car- pathians. Her rooms there are adorned by her own handiwork.

——— — te

MAR RIED.

At Charlottetown, on the 6th inst., at ‘St. Dunstan’s Cathedral, by the Rev. Jchn Corbett, Daniel Harris Pitts, Esq., of Halifax, N. 5., to Florence Louisa, second daughter of James Reddin, Esq , of this city.

OUR SAMPLE BOOKS —QOF.—

CHRISTMAS CARDS

—ARE NOW— Ready fer Inspection,

AND COMPRISE THB

LARGEST VARIETY

ever yet shown in the cily, and immense. ly lower ip price than any others,

BREMNER BROS. Nov. 6, {883:—pat her 4i

Anthracite Coal.

ee

; ’

Hourly Expected per Sehr. “Angola.”

(00 TONS ANTHRACITE COAL,

Chestnut size, good quality.

Cc. LYONS,

Acadia Coal Depot, Peake’s No, 2 Wharf, Cl’town, Nov. 6, 1°83, 61 }

A Tasteal and Literary

ENTERT INMENT,

Will be given iu the Hall of the PRINCE STREET SCHOOL, on

Frig i AVERING, Sth instant,

ways will come into foree on the 18tb November. The Grand Trunk is, ye! s the terchers oak errs are endeavoring believe, the only Canadian road aduoting {i sp cure funds to purchase an Organ for the ithe system, which was first su geste 4 by schoo i, no doubt there will be a large attcnd- Mr. Sand‘ord Fleming in 1879 2, anc De sors open at 7.30 o'clock; chair to be

At the Albion Hotel. Niagara Fa!

,few days ago, an old man was choked to

dewth by w large pieve of beef.

}

!

ils, a taken at eight o'clock.

Admission, fifteer cents.

EXHIBITION WieEK 1

The |.

invite the Citizens and those who may be visiting

of our immense stock of

FALL AWD

WE HAVE JUST PLACED UPON OUR SHELVES

THE CONTENTS OF

Two Hundred and Sixty Bales aud Gas

ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND CANADIAN,

Comprising everything necessary for Household and General use.

‘

Varieties compicte in efery Department at the

UPWARDS OF

Fifteen

And a Large Sieck of Very Cheice

Wholesale and Retail.

Oct. 6, 1883

Charlottetown,

E Vy Town, during the week of Exhibition, to the inspection

WINTER GOODS

DRY GOODS,

Thousand Grain Bags,

CHINESE AND INDIAN TEAS,

GEO. DAVIES & CO.

the|

6S,

ioeonennce aceon = ae Se reece ies enter esersteeitinnneeaterea eee a oo See Soke eae aeenad ong aaa —

LOOK OUT FOUR BARGAINS

———:¢

W. & A. BROWN & CO.,

I AVE now opened 140 Cases Fashionable Dry Goods. 100 pieces Ulster Cloths, bought at half price.

100 pieces Mantle Clot! i, bought at half price. 1,000 W ool Squares, very cheap.

50 boxes Silk Fringe,

and Bales of New an

~ pieces Winceys,

Shirtings, 25 ‘* Sik Plushes, 500 ¥ Pri ints, 50 ‘* Velveteens, 100 ** Scotch Tweeds, 30 ‘* 68k Velvets, 50 ‘* Worsted Coatings, 50 “ Friilings, 50 ‘* Scarlet Flannels, 300 Jackets and Dolmans.

At twenty per cent less than prices of former years. Also, One Hundred Cases an Bales Canadian Manufacture Goods, Very Cheap. oods we are selling very cheap this S*ason. Wholesale and Retail 66 PIECES CARPET DAILY EXPECTED.

W. & A. BROWN & CO.)

h'tewn, Oct. 6, 1882... dy wkly.

All G

d

CHAU LUOTIETOWR,

oe ee

SECOND WEEK

—OF ThE—

boston Comedy Company,

H. PRs

WoRREN,

ee,

- Manager.

The charming and ta ented artists

Miss Kdwina Grey,

will appe » in a series of her great impers ) on- ations, supported by an excellent Cx mana

PEOPLE’S POPULAR PRICES Admission, 25 ets. Reserved Seata, 35 cte,

Reserve seat tickets for sale at Docd’s Medical Hal, and at Apotnecaries Halli. , Doors open at 7.30 o'clock; Overature at

0 ec lock. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING : Driven from Home,

— OR

THE ClHRISTSAS

Nov. &, Lie

CURSE |

Labrador Herring,

—

’ O bene by AUC rION, on WEDN ES. A EXT, 7th instant, o A Ww harf, at eleven o clock, —

see Barrels Xe. 1 Labrador Very Lowest Prices for Cash.

Herring,

in Jots to suit purchasers,

WILLIAM DODD,

Auctioneer,

Ch'town, Noy. 5, {8*3,

FANCY SALE.

"YXHE MEMBERS of St. Peter's Church Sewing Society intend holding a Sale on

Wednesday, the 12th December,

IN THE—

MARKET HALL.

There will be articles suitable for

XMAS GIFTS. Cake and Refreshment Tables. Music will be provided during the evening. Doors open

230. Admission, 10 cents; children, half- er Contributioas will be received by Mrs. R. Peake, Mrs. Rayden, Miss Coles,

Ch’town,

Miss Jenkins, Mies Harris, Miss K, W right.

1S®&3,~ Paw

BIRD CAGES.

Received per “ Yorcester” trem ew York.

— eee ee

Brass Bicd Caves,

Nov. 3,

—

i ! | }

d

CO Aut EAST?

“CHEAPSIDE

--FOR-—-

Groceries, Hardware, Classware, Harthenware,

Woodenware, c&c,

~—--0———

—_—oU R—

Are Giving General Satisfaction.

we ae (ee

neGoods expressed to Steamers, Railroad Depot and other parts of

HENRY GEER.

City FREE OF CHARGE.

Charhuttetowa, July 28, 1533,—tew and wky

FLOUR, MEAL. TEA, SUGAR, MOLASSES AND OTGER G00Ds

i

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l=y

Japanned Bird (agra, Extra Feed Bottles, Brass Spiral Spriuge

SIMON W. CRABBE, Si gu of the Stove, Walker's Corner, ov. 3, 1883.—-3aw 29

(+* KT THK DAILY MXAMINER, for the » ~taet Nown* snl hewn

WANTS, LONE, POUND, ke,

nce ences oar

| OL ET—The Double Tenemast Dwell- ing House, known as the “ Franklin House,” with Stable and Icehouse, Posses- sion given immediately, Rent Icw, Apply to W. W. Wellner, [no6 3i

Ch’town, N

Tinen

\ 0. NEY LOST On Saturday, 3rd inst., 4 a PURSE containing sbout $50, The tinder will be rewarded by leaving the same at THe EXamMinek Orrice. (novs

ANTED.— A STEADY MAN can have employment at the Gas Works dur- | ing the winter, Apply to Wm. Mcrpny,

{nos

DRIFT- On or n or about the 19th instant, a raft of Sprace Logs drifted from its moorings, three miles south-west of Cape Bear. Any parties baving found the same shail be rewarded by notifying McLure Bros., Murray River, Kiog’s County; or David Smali, Harbor Master, Charlottetown. [no3

YITUATION WANTED—As Anctioneer, two Gays in each week, and every night, for the winter, at low rates, Ay ply at this oflice, {002

VW ° AN ‘TED--A situation as Bovok-keeper,

by a young mar, just graduated from a Business College. at this office.

|] KIFTED—-From her moorings, East River, a row bost twelve feet keel. The finder will be rewarded om leaving the same, or giving information of her whereabouts, to

her owner, Joha A. Ferguson, Kast River. [oc30 3i pat

FEW PERMANENT and TRANSIENT BOARDERS can be accommodated ip the House corner cf Weymouth and Dorches- ter Streets, on reasonable terms. Very cone venient for Railway travellere.—L, B. Me- MILLAX. [oc20

OARDEKS —Mis. Robert Rodd, bas te- moved to the bouse of Mr. C, Heerta, Kustom Street, where she can accommodate

Good references. Apply [oc31 6i pd

number of Boarders, on reasonable terms.

:

the

Prince and Fitzroy streets. premises to J. Fraser or W. E.

joc8®

NOR SALE—A Stewart Cooking Heae’e

in uss one year. Good as new. High y

| recommended.— 4. J. Corpart. foe:

‘0 LET and possession given immediatly the two story Dwelling House, corper ©

Apply on the bawsox. [ce?

pacticulars apply at Examiner Orras,

WKENCH LESSONS—A Lady wishes te form a Freveh class, for young gitls. Far

eet