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DAILY EXAMINER.
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY
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THE DAIL
FEBRUARY
28, 1893
4 tharge Kebutted
We are charged by the Patriot with
knavery or “stupidity,” because THe EXxaMINER stated in effect that, at the time the debenture bill was passed, the balance due the banks was $54,000 Now, the debenture bill was passed early in Ju'y, 1891. On the 9th of July of that year,
while the bill was before the Legislature,
the following statement was submitted
PROVINCIAL TREASURY, 9ih July, 1891.
Stateme showing amount due banks by
the G romen P. E. Island at and in- cluding the 8th Ja
va Mer ts Bank of Halifax, $49,999 12
P.E. lsiand, 3 443 19
Total $53 442 21
We have nothing to add upon the point,
except that the statement c mtained 8
*‘memo,” which we had not beforeobserved,
sxttiog forth that salaries of teachers,
amounting to about $16,000, w: uld scon
have to be paid Ae to the ability of the Government to
pay off the balance due, after the receipt of the half yearly subsid we have only to say that the Patriot should not measure the Liberal-Conservative party by the Grit gauge. The Liberal-Conservatives have repeatedly accomplished that which their opponents
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declared to be impossible.
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Proposed Prohivition Plebiscite.
AN effort ia being made to obtain a vote of the people of this Province on the ques- tion whether they are or are not favor- able to the enactment of a prchibition law. & great many persons- and judicious—will be governed by the form of ed. A_ prohibition
he Northwest Ter- ritories, would never do for the of Prince Edvand Island. The present writer
saw in the North west
In their decision of this question,
all who are intelligent prohibit m to be enac? such as was enacted fur people
during the prohibi-
tion period—-scenes of drunkenees un- equalled by anything of the kind that he
had ever seen here. At the same time he conversed with intelligent, sober men who complained that they dare not have a drop ef spirits upon their premises for medicinal p irposes —for their wives or servants, fer except upon peril
An of mounted policemen was unable—alter the territories to be settled with white people enforce the hibitory law of the Northwest Territories Though fines and penalties were frequent
fom medical aesistance of fine and imprisonment army began
to pro-
and though temperate and intemperate agi- tation prevailed, the yoke of prohibition was thrown cff at the first opportunity.
But we are not prepared to say that a more reasonabie form of prohibition would not be acceptable to a large majority of the people, and would not check materially the evil of drunkenness, If ad: quste provision were rade for the prohibition of the impor- except by duly qualified and registered pharamacists
tation and sale of liquor by all,
—men of high character, themselves pro- hibited from selling to drunkards, such a prohibition might be practicable.
In any case, all careful people will re- quire a definition of that which is meant by **Prohibition” before they vote.
The better way would, perhaps, be to have the bill formulsted, discussed in the Legislature, and then submitted to the peo- ple.
Another poiat to be considered is the ability of a Provincial Government te en- force Prohibition. We have absolute free trade—the freest possible trade—with the neighboring Provinces. Vessels come and go without reference to the Custom House or its officials. Would it be possible for the Provincial Government to prevent the smuggling of liquors from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec to this Pro- vince ? It is not reasonable tosupp se that the Dominion Government would place of- ficers at every creek and point to watch persons bringing intoxicating liquors from the mainland. any case, there must be a clear understanding with the Government of the Dominion before Pro- hibition for this Province can be even at- tempted, It isto be noted that although the word ‘* Prohibition” was voted upon by the people of Manitoba, little or nothing is now heard about prohibition for that Pro- vince.
All things considered, wouldn't it be as well to wait for a year or two until we know
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what the Dominion Government is going to do about it? The Prohibition Committee will re-
port withia the present year, and the re. port will probably cal! for action on the part of the Dominion Parliament. That action may be entirely favorable to the prohibitionists. Experience has proved that, in reepect to temp»rance reform, it is better to “‘hasten slowly.” Let us not hurry too much. Prohibition will be much more easily enforced in conjunction with the Dominion Government, or with the neighboring Provinces, than while we are, in regard to it, isolated.
To vote upon the mere word ** Prohibi- tion” would be a mere farce. Such farces are costly, and they may do harm. Cer tainly no good can be sccomplished by means of a plebiscite unless we know what we are to vote for, end unlesa we know that the Dominion Government will coun-
tenance and support such a form of prohi- bition as we in this Province, as distin-
EXAMINER.
The Organ Recital. |
Tue organ recital in St. James’ Church
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| last night was an emphatic demonstration |
| that sometimes local talent can carry off the | palm, for Mr. Earle’s performances were a pleasing contrast to those of Mr. Ryder, whom the public last listened to at the | opening of the same organ. To the long difficult, varied and excellent prograt Mr. Earle did full justice. We cann that all the selections pleased us ey well, for the very ones best calculated display Mr. Earle’s indisputably brilliat
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noisy. This, however, was no doubt mainly due to the fact that the organ p ssesses a comparatively large number of solo stops, principally in the swell organ, which, while effective individually, overbalance the diapasons and similar mellow stops when the full organ is called into requisition This was most apparent in such brilliant numbera as the three overtures—to Zampa, Zetta, and Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna. We believe we are voicing the
pinions of the audience when we say that the following were the favorite selections : Prayer in F (Ceuppens), Mendelssubn’s aweet “Spring Song” from his Songs Without Words, ** He shall feed His flock ’ from the Messiah, and the Offertoire, ** Adeste Fideles,” whose fluting introduc tion pleasantly suggested to us the Pastoral Symphony. The audience, to & person, were, we believe, sadly disappointed that illness deprived them of heariog Mrs. Malcolm McLeod's sweet sing- ing, but in Mrs. Norton was found the most ficting substitute possible. This lady's natur- al, truthful and sy mpathetic rendition of “O Rest in the Lord” and Gounod’s “Glory to Thee, My God, This Night,” delighted her hearers into a display cf favor which was with difficulty held in restraint by the sacred at- mosphere of the place. Mrs. Roome was at her best last night, and sang Topliffs ‘Ruth and Naomi” with accuracy of tone and inter- pretation and with much feeling. This lady also sang with Mr. Fred Davies the ever wel- come, ever devotional ‘‘Ave Sanctissima.” The programme was completed by two selections by the choir, of which the latter (the Gloria, from Farmer's Mass in & flat) was the better. The progremme was of a high order, and we doubt if any lover of music present found it too long. To Mr. Earle the organ committee owe a deep debt of gratitude, which we trust and feel sure will receive a more fitting expression than the assurance publicly given last night that his services were ‘absolutely gratuitous.” To him the audience also owe their warmest thanks for an evening of such productions from the *‘king of musical iostru- ments” as will linger in their pleasant memor ies for some time to come. The inclement weather lett many empty seats, for which as many disappointed people must be condoled with. We truet that the proceeds were large.
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Farewell Address to R. W. Sprague Esq.
Following is the address which was pre- sented to Mr. Sprague at the farewell din- ner given to him by the Foresters of Mon- tague on the eve of his departure for the far West :—
Richard W. Sprague, Esq., P. C. R_ of Court Sylvan, No. 218, LO. F., Mon- tague, P, E. Island.
Dear Sir and Brother,— We cheerfully embrace this opportunity, on the eve of your departure to another country, to pub- licly testify to the high esteem in which you are held by us, and tothe deep regret with which we view your early depariure from amongst as,
You have always been intimately associa- ated with the cause of Forestry since its inception here, and our Court owes, in a very great measure, the honorable and re- spectable position which it now occupies to your untiring efforts in its behalf.
Your regular attendance at the meetings, your thorough grasp of the laws and regu- lations, your superior business capacity, and your laudable ambition to extend the principles of our noble Order, are all well recognised and thoroughly appreciated by us,
As 4 citizen we will miss you. You always identified vourself with whatever tended to advance the prosperity of our village, as well a8 with what was calculated to develop the resources of our country
Your amiable and estimable partner in life will n t soon be forgotten. The memory. of her many deeds of charity and kindness to the poor and the sick will remain a nn aroma long after she will have entered on her reward. Tell your young and promising svn we ar: interested in him, and that we will look for- ward hopefully to learn of his advancement snd promotion. Instruct him well in the noble leeds of Forestry, and he cannot fail to real- 22 our anticipations in his behalf.
Acer p> this jewel as a slight token of appre- ciation of your services as Chief Ranger. Wear it continually. Libertas Benevolentia et Con cordia inscribed upon it continue to be ex- emplified in your life. Remember that the eye engraved on it represents the All-seeing eye of the Great Chief, heyond the range of which we cannot go, whose couusel and protection are always available. To His kind care we commend you all.
Signed and presented in L., B. and C. in behalf of Court Sylvan.
J. W. Manxtin, C. R.
Wa. J. Brypees, V. O, R. J. M. Arrxen, F. S.
Wa. H. Brows, R. &,
— Mr. Ferguson aptly points out that ‘if the mortgage vote, the gerrymander and the restricted franchise are made law, the people will have to begin the fight once more where Coles and Whelan took it up fifty years ago |”
Syrup of Figs,
produced from the laxative and nutritious juice of California figs, combined with the medicinal virtues of plants known to be most beneficial to the human system, acts gently on the kidneys, liver and bowels, effectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds and headaches, and curing habitual constipation.
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Don't Forest the orgar recital in St. James’ Church to night. The programme is an excellent one, and a rare treat may be expected. Admission only 25 cents. Pro- ceeds go towards the organ fund. _—— DD 6 eo
B. 1. 8. Desatine Cius.—The weekly de- bate of this club, in the Lyceum, en Friday night, March 3d, will offer some new attrac- tions. The subject for discussion will be, “Should an equivalent in cash be accepted by this Province in lieu of the Tunnel?” In ad dition to the debate, there will be readings, recitations and instrumental music, Several of the best speakers in the city promise to take part, and « hot discussion is pending,
guished from the rest of Canada, desire,
execution seemed to us bordering upon the |
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Tro Tue EXxa MINER.
Special DespaTcHes
PARLIAMENT OF CANADA.
| HOUSE OF COMMONS.
| The Marine Railway and the
Budget.
Orrawa, Feb. 28. After routine yesterday in the House of Commons, Hon. Mr. Ovstigan introduced the Government bill to amend the Fran- chise Act, which was read a second time. Mr. Costigan explained that its object was to simplify the revision of existing electoral
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Mr. Laurier, Mr. Davies, Mr. Mills and Mr. Casey expressed disappointment that instead of the revision of the Franchise Act, promised Jast session, the Government had only submitted some amendments tuuching the making up of the lists. The quartette promised a discussion of the bill freely and fully at a later stage.
Commodore Welsh moved the adjourn- ment of the House in order to attack the Chignecto Marine Railway. Mr. Welsh taking for granted that an article in the O:tawa Free Press was correct, proceeded to arraign the Governmens for having granted an extension of time forthe com- pletion of the Marine Railway, and to denounce the undertaking itself.
Hon. Mr. Foster in reply, reminded Mr. Welsh that the power to extend the time for the completion of the Marine Rail- way was vested in Parlisment and not in the Government, and that under existing legislation, the Company had uatil July let, of this year, to complete the work. He said thst the Government had given the Company an assurance that if they could show thatthe capital necessary to com plete the work had been bona fide subscribed and that the work was ac ually in pro- gress they would ask the House for a reasonable extension of the contract time. The Government, he added, did not, at present, intend to apply fur any extension of the time limit.
Mr. Davies backea up his Island cvl- league with great warmth. He had never heard any man but Sir Charles Tupper say that the Marine Railway was a rational project
Mr. Dickey made a spirited defence of the Marine Railway. He charged the Op- position members from the Island with being actuated by party motives and showed the disastrous effect of setting up the statute of limitation as an excuse for terminating a business arrangement entered into with British capitalists As- satlants in this House, who were of that school of politicians which had predicted that the Intercolonial Railway between Amherst and Halifax would never poy the interest on the cost of the axle- grease, and who regarded the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway as the dream of a lunatic, he pointed out, failed of course to see wherein the Marine Railway wou'd draw a large share of the trade between P. E, Island and Boston
After Mr. Edgar had made a few re- marks, Mr, Welsh withdrew his motion, and the matter dropped.
The balance of the afternoon was taken up by Dr Sproule in advocacy of his reso- ‘ution that it is expedient to re-impose the export duty on pine and spruce logs.
Atsix o'clock Colonel O’Brien moved the adjournment of the debate, stating that he would vote against Dr. Sproule’s res°lution,
After recess, Dr. Cameron, of Inverness, resumed the budget debate, starting out by re-affirming the well-known fact that the movement from the farms to the large cities was not confined to Canada or even to the American continent, and fortifying his position with quotations from American and Canadian census returns. The doctor clearly demonstrated that it was erroneous to attribute the movement to the National Policy.
The debate was continued by Mr. Gillies who made a most effective speech defending Oape Breton against the slanders of Mr. Davies, and stating that in the interest of his constituents he was opposed to Sir Richard Cartwright’s amendment for free trade, showing by exact figures that the fishermen new obtained all their supplies duty free, with the exception of coal wi!, the duty on which Mr, Lister, one of Sir Richard Cartwright’s main lieutenants, had always ad- vacated, Mr, Gillies farther showed that the miners, another important class in Caps Bre - on, had not prospered until the present tariff, and had nothing to gain by free trade. The debate continued till 12 2) o'clock, when it was adjourned on the Opposition giving a pledge that they would consent to a division tosnight.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
Questions Answered.
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Lonpon, Feb. 28,
‘In the Commons, yesterday, William Cavendish Bentinck, Conservative, asked whether the attention of the Admiralty had been called to a recent celebration at New York, when the flig of @ steamship built and subsidized as a Queen’s cruiser was changed and the flag:i the United States hoisted in ita stead. He also wanted to know whether the Admiralty would hence- forth prevent such proceedings.
Sir W. K. Shuttleworth, Secretary of the Admiralty, replicd that there was nothing to prevent a transfer of British mercantile cruisers to a foreign country after the period for which the subsidy was granted had elapsed.
A French Possession,
Paris, Feb. 28, LeTemps states thata F-ench vessel of war has taken possession of Kerguelon, otherwise known as the Isle of Desolation, in the Indien Ocean. It was discovered by the French navigator, Kerguelen, in 1772. The island is said to have beds of coal,
Prorogation.
Quesec, Feb, 28.
Admission ten cents; ladies free. feb27 3i
The Legislature was prorogued yesterday.
OR SPRING,
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sels and Tapestries. Also, a splendid assortment of N
Fringed.
Something VELVET and TAPESTRY SQUARES.
Scotch Carpet
Charlettetown, February 22, 1893.
2>—> Quality
Variety !
COTTONS!
English and Canadian
L{ NENS!
Best Irish and Scotch
TABLINGS, NAPKINS, m4.) SHEETINGS, PILLOW
etc., at special prices dur- §
ing February. House- TICKINGS, etc. A large
keepers will save many 3 and very choice stock.
dollars by buying Now fi NEW SPRING PRINTS
and buying FROM US.
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Lace Curtains and Embroideries.
This sale of oars means more than a few goods hastily bought and cheaply matked to attract trade. It means constant search—buying—making ready. It means every centre, foreign and domestic, has been explored. Ic means what the power of cash can do. It means that only goods of standard and reliable makes and qualities were bought and will be sold at the lowest possible prices.
PLENDID ASSORTMENT in the following makes:—Velvets,
new in VELVETS, with Borders to match.
HOUSEKEEPERS, and those who are thinking about commencing Housekeeping, will do well to see our stock.
TAMES PATON & CO,
House,
Victoria Row.
Low Prices!
| COTTONS, SHIRTINGS,
. : } inattractive Dress patterns.
Brussels, Tapestry Brus- EW BLIND3, in, Piains and
Also, a few very pretty
Dissolatiid of Partageydig,
ys ig to orrtify that he + n sehip . fore existivg tet wren hodersigned, eas rying on business at Creo) stetows under the stv‘leand fim of McLEOD & VekKe. Ziv tee this fir tday of Fevruttry, A D ISR, been dis. soleais ma‘ael consent Da ed :his first day of Februars, A. bgp
JAMES MeL Bop SOHN Me XENZLB, Signed in the presence of Frep W. L Moorr,
Attorney -at-Law.
MR. JOHN T. McKENZIE will cont bu -inees at the old stand, Queen Street,
ieb28 —dy 3w eod fhe Telephone Compony of P, E. Island,
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THE Avnual peooting of the Sharehok
ihis Company will be held at the Oboe of M. & D. C. McLeod, Charlottetown, on \ KD. NeSDAY, the 8th day of March, at 8 0 clock, ce. m., for the election of Directors ang trans. action of general business, :
BE‘ J. ROGERS, __ Secretary,
‘ers of
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DIVIDEND NOTICE,
CONSUMERS CORDAGE COMPANY (Ltd)
have this day declared a quarterly dividend o one and three-quarters per cent for the three months ending February Ist, 1893, payable at the Head Office of the Company, Montreal, on March ist, 1893, to shareho'ders of record February th, 1893.
The Transfer Pooks wil! be closed from this date to March ‘st, inelasive.
CHAS. B. MORRIS,
Montreal, Feb, 17, 1893 -dy 2°, 27,28 wy li
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< hil ren’s Ciething,
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gooda that will
o ily tol oy wear. Children’s Pants. : A | ban P hil
dren’s Clothing, impuoried.
A full line. nicest and largest assortment the city, all at the lowest prices,
| McKAY WOOLEN CO.
BOYS
BEER BROS.
Would you Like to go
Shopping in
MONTREAL
COLONIAL HOUSE, PHILLIPS SQUARE, MONTREAL
Srecial Attention given te Mail Orders Dry Goods, Carpets, Curtains, Furniture, China and Glass-
ware, Kitchen Utensils, Silverware, Lamps, Japanese Goods,
fadies’ and Children’s Boots, Shoes and Slippers, Mantles
and Millinery.
Full Stocks in each department. Trial orders solicited.
HENRY MORGAN & CO.,
MONTREAL
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BIG BARGAINS ARE THE GADER OF THE DAY,
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Bra Auction Sales and Slaughter Sales and Big Discounts of all kinds the
whole country is in a general uproar for Bargains, so we have decided to seil our entire stock of CLOCKS, WATCHES, JBWELRY, SILVERWARE, SPEC. TACLES, &c., &., lower than has ever been offered to the public ia the history of the United States or since Adam was a baby.
Stem Set, former price $18 00 and $25.00, now $13.00 and $16 00; Silveroid, $5 ; CLOOKS, once $5 00 and $8.00, now from $2.90 to $4.00; RINGS, BROOCHES, EAR-RINGS, SCARF PINs, &c, ia like manner.
Special attention given tu the Cleaniog and R: airing of Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, Compasses, &c. G G@ JOGRY,
North Side of Queen Square, opposite the Pust Ojlice. Charlottetown, Deo. 15, 1892—-3m tu th & wky
| Present Ace.
Say, Hello There,
For instance:—SOLID SILVER WALTHAM WATCHES, Stew Wind and.
fe Se ial \Georgetown Skating Rink,
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, ist MARCH,
| Fu Panecy Carnival Costumes.
“The Scotch Vedley ” and Irish “‘ Erin” on the forlorn ones, and “ Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay,”
# dmission, 20 cents; Children, 10 cents.
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LECTURE
A. ANDERSON, ESQ, L. L. D.
LECTURE will be delivered in PAUL'S SCHOOLROOM, on |Tuesday Evening, the 28th inst., AT EIGHT O'CLOCK,
under the evspices of the Y. P. 8S, by Dr. Anderson.
| Aubject—4
ST.
haracteristies of the
Admissicr, 10 cents.
8. GREY,
feb24 Secretary.
| bi le le ‘Better Than The Guardian.
ANTZD— All young men and women, boys _*nd *irls, or any worthy person without jsufficient means to attend the Exposition, to | know that jor advertising pusposes we shall give jaway 1,4 or mo'e free visits to the World’s Fair including railroad fores both ways, 100d board end room in Chicsygo for one week, six admissi n ticke'sto the Kxp wition grounds, etec., on easy eonditions, with at costing ene cent of money If you wish to go. write to-day enclosing refer- ene and seif-add essed stamped euvelope. eee FaiR ENTRRTAINMENT Co., 43 Me- icker’s Theatie tu iding, Chic > feb2i—uf , _—
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SALE.
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FARM AT SOURIS, containing’ $3 acres « Choice land, well manured ont te oo condition; well watered with a never-failing | ream running parallel with the Farm ; fronting on Souris Bay, where large quantities of sea weed can te preenred. There are two lar, Barns, a , Cottage and Workshop on the prem sea, and as i — yt ten ininutes’ walk of the thriy- ' lage Of; Souris, one of > best i | poris in P. E. Ieland. me ery ierms easy. For particulars appl
M. D. Macdonald ; re
part n Souris to in Charlottetown to
J.B M ACDINALD. feb2l—dy law & wky Im
in Suits of our own manufacture,
stand
large variety in all sizes and prices, made from our own Tweeds.
‘the prettiest, the in
Band are alone worth hearing; “ Forsaken” for
Onue Good Turn Deserves Auoiher !
and generally whea we have got a good bargain we return for another. ‘That is the rea- son our Store is so crowded.
Come and see what we can offer you in BOOTS and SHOES. We have marked down our Stock that has been damaged by smoke, and, must get clear of them.
Thousands of pairs still left, Don’t miss the chance, as the sale is genuine,
J, M, McLEOO & C0, QUEEN STREET, Charlottetown, Feb. 22, 1895.
$1,000 REWARD!
HE above reward w1!! be paid in Com: mercial College currcncy for the dis- covery of any prrson who buys a Beyele other than a COLOMBIA during the com- ing summer. Should one be found, proofs that he or she was not vivlentiy insane at the time of purchase will be required before the money will be paid.
Don't make any mistake. Nine years experience with almost every conceivable make of wheels has satisfied me that ** the pride of the ocean” is the gem of them all. Catalogues on application,
R. M. YOUNG, febi6 Ageot for P. E. Island.
FINAL NOTICE.
L A rendered 3ist December, 182, must seule in full before the 20th of March next All ac © unis maining unpaid after that date will be placed in the court for collection.
J. BR. MACDONALD Queen Stre &
Boneless Fish, Codfish, Herring 175
L persons who have not paid ‘heir accounts
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BXS. BONELESS FISH, 3000 ibs. CODF ISH,
100 barrels } » 71 100 half barrels f DERRING.
N., B. & M. RATTENBURY.
feb17 —5i eod FOR SALP.
PTHE BURNT-OUT PREMISEK3 on Queen &t,
as it pow stands—brick walis. grouud, ete.,— having a frontage ot 30 feet on Qicen Street, ex- tending back 66 feat, with right of way to Sidrey Street. Yard privileges, etc. Apply vo
J. 8. MACDONALD. feub2i—dy Iw
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WANTED—A girl to do general hous*wor*. Apply at oves to Mas. LD, Srewanrt, Eco ipse
Bakery, Kent Stree’, 3: 5 d— ob T? LET~— House on corner of Cumberland and » KUBO Streets, oconpied by U. 4. Taj lor. f ossersion given in Avril. Also. howe on Kut- ton treet. with stable, eoi tf-—fab
| house is heated with hot water. “i gea Apply to Mra Nett boreugh Square.
OUSEMAID WANTED—Nv washing, and ttiighest Mcleop, ills febt)