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Local and Other Items.

Tue City Council meets to-morrow evening.

Tur Letellier matter will be settled in a, short time to come.

To mMorROW is Declaration Day for the Third District of Queen’s County.

Ture thousand seven hundred and ninety- nine tons of coal were shipped from Pictou last week.

Tar Hon. H. Langevin will,fit is under- stood, be Knighted on his return from Eng- land.

Two young athletes walked from Halifax to Pictou last week, a distance of one hundred and ten miles.

Vortxe for the Scott Act took place in King’s County to-day. We have not yet heard the result.

Tue building of a branch of the Inter colonial, from Grand Lake to Dartmouth, is

spoken of.

Tux members of the Summerside Band in- tend giving a concert in Montgomery's Hall, on Wednesday night next.

Rev. R. B. Breckey, M. A., has been lec- turing in Nova Scotia on ‘‘ Fact, Fancy and Superstition.” The lecture is highly spoken of.

A man named William Shannon, farmer, of Piccadilly, King’s Co., N. B., feli off a load of manure, at Sussex, on the 27th, and broke his neck.

Genxtiemen’s Brown Cotton Shirts and Drawers, Merino Underclothing and Summer Hosiery—a fine stock of fresh goods to select from, at W. A. Weeks & Co, [29 thu&fri 2w

AN apprentice named Jennings, while at work in the Railway Machine Shop, yesterday had the fore finger of one of his hands broken by its being struck with a piece of iron which accidentally flew from a drilling machine.

Tue Lord Bishop of Nova Scotia has been holding confirmation along the eastern shore. At Lunenburg and Lahave'90 were confirmed ; at Bridgewater 56, and at New Dublin 33. Rey. Luther Ross also confirmed 50 in connex- ion with the Lutheran Church.

We learn that No. 1 Company of the 82nd Battalion will match 15 of their crack shots against 15 men of any company in the Prov- ince, the match to take place early in June. As this is one of the foremost companies in this battalion, should the match come off, good shooting may be expected.

Ar the Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court, this ferenoon, Patrick Brogan, drunk and in- capable, was fined $2 and costs or 8 days; George Thompson, for the same offence, was fined the same; James Landrigan, charged by Mrs. Alice Croak, with firing off a gun within the city limits, was fined 50 cents and costs.

A WALKING MATCH is advertised to take place in Ludlow Hall, Summerside, on Friday evening, between Daniel Innis and George Wangh, for $10 a side. The contest com- menees at 2 0’clock, and will last for eight hours. Both young men belong to Summer- side.

On his retiring from the Presidency of the Central Council of the Catholic Total Abstin- ence Union of this Province, the Rev. R. B. McDonald was presented with an appropriate address signed by His Lordship Bishop Mc- Intyre and the members of the Central Coun- cil. The Rev. gentleman made a prompt re- ply. .

Tne Margvuis or Lorne is having two beautiful cars built in Troy, at a cest of $15,- 000. One is to be used as a sitting-room, the other for smoking. ‘Their fittings are luxuri- ous, and they are made to run on any road. They will carry the Marquis and Princess on their trip to the States.

Tue Steamer CarROLt sailed for Boston this evening with a cargo of produce and the following :—Mrs. Murphy, Caroline Murphy, Miss E. Robertson, James McDonald, Miss Stumbles, Miss T. F. Brehaut,Miss C. Brehaut, Miss M. A. Brehaut, John McKenna, John Orortor, W. E. Dunn, Michael McAdam, Mr. T. W. Halloway, W. Campbell, John Camp- bell, and Miss A. Stewart.

Tue Rev. Father McKenna, formerly parish priest of Summerside, was, on the 7th inst., waited on by a deputation of contractors and laboreis, of Lachine, on his departure from that place (where he had been holding a sta- tion) and presented with 2 handsome gold watch and chain anda nicely written address, te which the Rev. gentleman made a suitable

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Special Notices.

Oswego Biscuits at Beer & Goff’s.

SrrawBernies and’ Cream at ‘‘ The Con- fectionery” and at the Reform Club Restau rant. 2i

May, Ketity & Co. are selling their new Goods the cheapest in the city.

Retrrine From Bustxess.—Call and get bargains at tlie Ladies’ Establishment, Queen Street.

Croquet Sets cheap and in variety at Mark Butcher’s. Call soon.

Lewons 25 cents a dozen, at ‘‘ The Con- fectionery.’,—2i

Rhubarb Sets per lb at Beer & Goff 's.

CALL AND sex the’New Hats. at May, Kelly & Co.'s.

Lapigs Boots and Shoes very cheapfat May, Kelly & Co’s. {may27 3in

Somernise New To HoOvUSEKEEPERS.— Curtain Frames, for doing up Maslin Curtains. Call and see them at James Hobbs’ Prince Street Cabinet Factory. Just the thing re- quired, as it does away with stretching the ouriains on the floor.—Im eod

InterEsTING. — NEW ENGLISH BON NETS, French and English Flowers, Ostrich and Fancy Feathers, Wings and Birds, Hats and Straw Goods, rnaments, Laces, Illnsion Ribbons, and all kinds New Millinery Goods. Ladies’ Hats and Bonnets made to orler, and Millinery tastefully executed by

first-class Mi. liners. '

sat thur sat 2w W.A. Weexs&Co. ‘

London House.

EX “PRINCE EDWARD,”

NOW OPENING,

A PORTION OF OUR

SPRING —

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SUMMER

STOCK.

Hames & Ul

ARGOSY.

The greatest achieve- ment of modern times is accomplished in the new Argosy Suspender.

By its novel construc- tion, rubber or any elas- tic material is entirely done away with.

There is no possible strain on any of the buttons, whatever the position of the wearer.

It‘is.the most coms) fortable suspender ever invented, ‘Try a pair,

For Sale, Wholesale and Retail,

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May 5, 1879.

HOTEL ARRIVALS.

RANKIN HOUSE.

May 28.—H. W. Churchill, Rustico; Aubrey Blanchard, Windsor; J. H. Herburn, Cala- donia; Reuben Hatter, Toronto; R. 5. Thomp- son, do; J. E. Evans, Newport, N. 8.; George Raines, St. John; Charles Richards, Montreal; Geo. Howatt, Crapaud.

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PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED.

May 28.—Schr. P. L. G. Pictou, coal.

May 29.—Steamer M. A. Starr, Halifax, mdse; Maria Alma, Cocagne.47,000 feet spruce boards; S. McDonald, Orwell, oats.

CLEARED.

May 29,—Steam-tug Henry Aitken, She- diac, ballast; Maria Alena, Cecagne, ballast; Carroll, Wright, Boston, produce. OUTPORTS.

Montague, May 28.—Cleared bright. Gavin, Queenstown, 95,000 bushels oats, by McLure Bros. F May 28—Reality, Perry, Tignish, 1,500 bushels

salt. 25 barrels bread, 300 bars iron; Lettie, fishing voyage.

New London, May 24—Schr. Onward, Chatham, 700% bush. oats, 200 do. potatoes, 7 head cattle, } ton oatmeal, 150 bbls. hams, 75 bbls. lard, 80 doz. eggs, 1 case wool goods, by MeKie.

Georgetown, May 26. —- Entered bright Affghan, Lisbon, baliast; Rosanna, Canso, ballast ; Maria Alva, Sydney, ballast ; Lettie, May, Halifax, mdse.

Montague, May 28.—Cleared schr Excel, for Boston, with 2,220 bush potatoes, by Amos & Prescott.

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On the 29th ult., at Chicago, Ill., by the

tev. Dr. Cooper, father of the bride, George

Keating Dyas, Esq., M. D., to Josepha M. M. Ceoper, all of Chicago.

Died.

On May 27th, aged 82 years, trusting in Jesus, Ann Hawkins, widow of the late Henry May Williams. [Funeral will leave her lat residence, corner of Hillsborough and Sydney streets, on Friday, the 30th inst., at 2 p.m.- Friends and acquaintances requested to at tend. ]

At St. Stephen’s, Newfoundland, on the 9th inst., Elizabeth Jane, wife of the Rev. L. G. McNeill, and youngest daughter of Mr. Hugh Perkins, of this city.

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Household Furniture.

I will sell at Auction, at my Sale Room, - Queen Square,

UN FRIDAY, 0th inst,

at 2 o'clock (to close up an estate),

A LOT of Household Furniture, consisting of 1 Parlor Suit in Walnut and Green Damask, 1 do in Walnut and Green Plush, 1 Mahogany Centre Table, 1 Rosewood Veneered do, 1 Marble Top Washstand, Lace ‘Curtains, Curtain Poles and rings, Chests Drawers, Book Case, Tables, ‘Crockeryware, Pictures; Carpets, What-not, Bedsteads, Matrasses, Wardrobes, ete. Also, 1 Horse. WILLIAM DODD, Ch’town, May 28 —2i . Auctioneer.

TO Ley,

HAT STORE AND OFFIUE lately occu- pied by Mr, John Gillan, in Hyndman’s Brick Building, corner of Queen and Water streets. Immediate possession given. Also, SEVERAL ROOMS, suitable for offices, etc., in upper stories same building. For terms,

SUMMER RESIDENCE. —

YO LET—That beautifully situated Sum- mer Kesidence known as ** GLEN STEWART.” Possession given immedi- ately. For particulars, apply to HENRY BEER, Sonthport, or to F. L. HASZARD, Charlottetown. May 22, 1879—2w

WANTED!

A SUPERIOR SHOWY HORSE, for use under saddle, sound, and of fear. less disposition ; size 154 to to 16 hands ; weight 1000 to 1075 lbs. Par- ties having such to dispose of will please send their address in full, stating age, breed, color, and full particulars, with price, to LEWIS R. CARMAN, Care of Postmaster, Charlottetown. May 26, 1879-6:

TURNIP SEED.

LOT of that special kind which gave such excellent satisfaction last Also, Laing’s, Skirving’s, and Green

BEER & SONS.

year. Top.

Wants. Lost, Found, Se,

pasteR E—For excellent Pasture in Charlottetown Common, apply at the Ex: AMINER Office. {may 29, 4i pd.]

ANTED — Immediately, a HOUSE

MAID and a NURSE. Good refer-

rences required. Apply at the Examiner Office. —May 29, 1879.—3i pd~

@ObD PASTURE on Mount Edward

Road, near er & Sons’ Limekiln. Apply to WM. HEARD. lw m26

‘AN TED —A man with a good outfit to Peddle TINWARE. Apply to G. E. MIULNER, Upper Queen Street. [may 22

Shep to Let.—One of the best Business Stands in the city, in Newson’s Building, opposite Post Office ; lately in the occupation ot Rebert Brown. Possession given immedi- ately. Apply to Joun Newson. [21 tf

FEW Permanent or Transient Boarders can get first-class accommodation in one of the pleasantest and most convenient parts of the City. Apply at the Examiner

Office. {| [may 20]

New Spring & Summer

GOODS,

Ex ‘* Prince Edward” and other Steamers,

All carefully selected in the Best and Cheap- est markets.

Dress. Materials

Dress Fringes, ete.

Black Silks & Velvets

‘MILLINERY,

a really Good Assort- ment.

Hats, Feathers, Flowers,

very attractive.

Lace Curtains

at prices to suit all customers.

Ladies’ and Gents’

UNDERCLOTHING

Good and Cheap.

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HOSIERY,

in variety. Grey Cottons, White Cottons,

Print Cottons, Towels, :

‘Towelling, |

Table Damasks,

Tweeds, etc.

Best Value Yet Offered.

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| AUCTION SALES. Administrator's Sale.

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Grand Clearing-Out Sale

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DRY GOODS, CLOTHING,

Shop Furniture, Safe, &., &e

Will sell at AUCTION, at the store of the late ROBERT ORR, Queen street,

Wednesday, 18th June,

at 11 o clock, the ENTIRE STOCK IN TRADE,

Consisting of Dress Goods, Shawls, Mantles, Silks, Velvets, Hosiery, Linens, Winceys, Shirtings, Sheetings, Prints, Cottons, Hats and Bonnets, Furs, Blankets, Flannels, Pilots, Beavers, Coatings, Tweeds, etc., teady-made Clothing, Hats, Caps, Lin- ders, Drawers, Scarfs, Cotton Warp, Small Wares, etc., Show Cases, Shop Stoves, Safe, Shop Furniture, etc.

Terms—All sums under $50, cash; from $50 to $100, 3 months; $100 to $250, 4 months; and over $250, 6 months’ credit on approved

joint notes. WILLIAM DODD, Auct’r, May 29, 1879. -thur sat

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Clearing-out Sale BY AUCTION!

—AT THE—

‘West of England House,’

Great George Street,

HAVE been instructed by Mr. W. W.

Stumbles, to sell BY AUCTION, at EVENING SALES, commencing Satur- day evening, next, the 31st inst., at 7.30, all his STOCK OF GOODS, consisting of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, EARTHEN- WARE, &e.

W. W. STUMBLES, Jr., Ch’town, May 27, 1879. Auctioneer,

Valuable Building Lots,

CLOSE TO {THE CITY.

AM instructed, by Mr. W. H. LORD, to SELL AT AUCTION, on the premises now occupied by him (adjoining St. Peter's Church Cemetery, on the St. Peter's Road),

On Thursday, the 5th June,

At 11.30 o’cLock, EIGHT VERY HANDSOMELY SITUATED BUILDING OR PADDOCK LOTS,

containing each about one acre of land, more or less. These Lots are very eligibly situated within a few minutes’ walk of the city, com- manding a most extensive view of the Hills- borough River, Harbor and Bay.

Also, at the same time,a JTwele-Acre Pasture Loft, on the Union Road, near to Wright's Bridge (being Pasture Lot No. 297), having Wright's mill-stream running through i

t.

Also, a Building Lot, 55x220 feet, situ- ated near Orwell Brush Wharf, being part. of the estate of the late John Douse.

Trrus—25 per cent. down; the balance in 4 years, with interest at 6 per cent. 2

WILLIAM DODD, Auct’r, Ch’town, May 28, 1879—pat sat

Insolvent Act of 1875, and Amending Acts.

In the matier of GEORGE MARQUIS, an Insolvent :

rr accordance with the directions given by the Inspector of the Estate of the above

named Insolvent, I will sell, by Public Auc-

tion, on the premises, on

SATURDAY, 3Stst Day of May, inst, A. D., 1879,

at the hour of TWELVE O'CLOCK, noon all the right, title and interest of the above Insolvent, in and to all that tract, piece or parcel of Land, being part of Common Lot, Number Twenty-one, in Charlottetown Com- mon, bounded as follows, that is to say, commencing at a square stake fixed on the North Side of Bayfield Street, at the distance of three hundred and seventy-five feet Easterly from the East side of a pro extension of Queen street, and running thence Northwardly parallel with the proposed ex- tension of Queen street ; thence Eastwardly aralle] with the said Bayfield street, twenty- es feet ; thence Southwardly — with the Malpeque Road, one hundred feet to Bay- field street aforesaid, and thence along same, Westwardly, to the place of commence- ment—beiag the Eastern half of Plot and Nnumber Fifty-seven (57) on the Survey and Plan of the said Common Lot, filed in the office of the Registrar of Deeds and keeper of Plans.

Terms and conditions shall be made known

at Sale. B. WILSGN HIGGS. Ch’town, May 22, 1879—2i

ALBION MINES,

PICTOU, N. S.

“NLACK and ROUND COAL can now be obtained at the above mentioned Mines, For orders apply to

Sole Agent for P. E. Island, Office, No. 35 Water St-, Ch’town, | Ch'town, May 6, 1879. pat ti

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