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The Daity Examiner

MARCH 18. 1886

The Post Office Department.

In Canada, during the past year, there were wm operation 7,084 post offices, with 50,461 miles of post route, on which the travel of the year is computed to have been 22,173,455 miles.

The post offices established during the year number 247, and 3,330 miles of new post routes were organized for mail service. The additional mail travel provided on these new post routes, and for augmented frequency of service on routes already in operation, was at the rate of 1,287,139 miles per annum.

There are now in the service of the Post Office Department 290 railway mail clerks—-100 more than last year—13 post office inspectors, and 12 assistant inspectors.

The Postal revenue of the year was $2,400,062.03, of which $2,325,489.61 was derived from the sale of postage stamps, post cards, envelopes and post- bands. As compared with the previous year this was an increase of $69,320.65, a smalier rate of advance than usual. The expenditure of the year was $3,097,- 882.49.

An incident, unique in itself, and in teresting «cs illustrating the pioneer services which the Post Office may be called upon to render, in advance of actual sett!ement, is recorded in the re- port. Oda the ist January, 1885, a Post Otlice and Money Order Office was es- tablished at what, for convenience, was designated ‘“‘Ead of Track, Rocky Mountains, Canadian Pacific Railway,”

the Post Office and Postmaster’s home beiag in @ cailway car roughly fitted for the service, and moving westward a few

mi.es irom day to day with the progress of track-laying. Oothe 7th of Novem- ber following, with the meeting in the tocky Mountains of the two sections ot railway, that proceeding westward and that comiaog eastward, the so-called ‘‘Eod of Track” ceased to be. The laborers and navvies employed in construction dispersing, the objects of the temporary office ceased, and it passe! out of exist- ence with its name. During these ten months, Money Orders of the value of $65,304 were issued at this travelling Post Office,an amouat greater than at any office in Ontario, Quebec or the Maritime Provinces, except the chief or few city offices, greater in fact than at Kingston, Ont., aud nearly equal to the Money Order issues of tue City of Quebec.

The Indian Superintendent's Re- port.

Iu the Indian report, information is given concerning the Indians at the time of the outbreak in the Northwest which will be valuable to those who may here- afier desire to write the history of that affair. Owing to this disturbance it is difficult to correctly estimate the pro- gress the Indians are making in civiliza- tion, but here und there evidences of advancement are found. <A very import- ant statement is made by the Inspector of the Manitoba and Keewatio District. He says that iu all bis interviews with several bands he found no complaint of any importance either as to quantity or quality of supplies farnished, “but on the contrary they (the Indians) frequently expressel their gratitude to the Govern- ment for so faithfully carrying out the stipulations of their respective treaties,”

The Indian Commissioner refers to and explains the difficulty amougst the Blackfeet, arising out of the stealing of horses. The Indians admit the pro- priety of compulsory restoration of horses stolea by any of their members, but think it hard that horses which they have purchased from other Indians in the United States should be taken from them, even though these animals had been stolen from Canadian settlers. They have given consideration for them, and plead that they cannot tell which are stolen horses and which are not. The Commissicacr thinks some joint action with the American authorities will be necessary to effectively deal with the matier. The total expenditure on the lodians of Manitoba and the Nortawest has this year been $1,008,930, or $7,740 less than last year, and the account for “destitute Indians” is somewhat less, $446,038, as against $449,525 of the year before.

As to the Indians in this Province, the India Commissioner here writes (6th August, 1885) : senda” Berns “bgetle a poeta say report by

fslanc reserve are, with few exceptions, very sober, most of them having, some years ago,

signed the temperance pledge. :

“Lam happy tosay that the Indians are pro —_ in agriculture. More Jand was sown spring than in previous years, . I distributed last spring, to be used as seed, twenty-two bushels of wheat, cighty-six bushels of oats and two hun- dred and s xty-two bushels of potatoes; but more than this quantity was sown, for several Indians had saved theirseeds from Jast year’s crop. “Their crops look remarkably well and promise a good yield. Never was there on Lennox Island oe ee than one fe oe year. It 2S vorably compared with the er of their white neighbors on the mainland, 2.

* The Indians residing on Lennox Island have this year, for the first time, fenced in, at consid- erable eRpense it isa beard feneo so sanizes

: na surrounding the cha — four acres— and sowed it with cates expectin r to make @ profit on the money expended in fencipg and in

e purchase of the seed required ; the profit to

padlatoee = the fme collected for the purpose of new : pose bulld ina fow om — ow 7

“There has Leen, as will be perceived b

ee t atatement, an jacrease in the population’ * His .acrease is due to the fact that four families

who } dpi . oe left Prince Edward Island have re-

“Lam still teaching o ' *hildren are making tale ao Island, The

“I bed the pleasure to-day af i Sess Bea ind tees “Hom mts, of cunts lie eymared

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Parliamentary Notes.

— The Montreal Gazette's Ottawa correspondent, who is as well informed as anyone outside of Ministerial circles, writes :—

“ The estimates will be presented as soon as the Riel debate closes, and the — speech will be delivered immediately afterwards, The Finance Minister was ready to make his financial state- ment on Friday last, and only the opening of the discussion on the execution @f Riel caused the delay. Itis not unlikely that those who antici- pate any considerable addition to taxation or the imposition of new duties will be disappointed. The fact is that the revenue can be made to equalize the expenditure by spreading the expen- diture in connection with the rebellion over a number of years, and sf economizing {n some of the ordinary charges. Few changes in the tariff are anticipated.”

—A week has been lost in the discus” sion of the Riel case. But that was in- evitable. Sir John did well to confine the Commons to the maine issue. If he had not done so, no one knows when the “tulk” would have ended or how many side issues would have been dragged in to no good purpose. Now that everyone sees that there is not the faintest hope of defeating or even embarrassing the Government, interest in the debate is rapidly waining,

—A few days ago Hon. Mr. Haythorne

in the Senate called attention to the silt- iog up of Tracadie Harbor, and asked whether any attempt will be made during the ensuing summer to restore its former usefulness? Sir Alexaader Campbell’s reply was as follows : “Tam sorry that I cannot give my hon. friend the complete satisfaction which he desires, and which I would like to give him if it were possible to do so. I am quite prepared to believe that fracadie harbor was oyce of considerable import- ance; but I understand that of late years it has been less frequented, Perhaps that is attribu- table partialiy to the harbor being filled up with sand, but I understand that even if the sand were removed from the channel there is no sufficient prospective business to pay for the expense of removing it and making the harbor as it once was. Mr. Perley, the engineer of the Public Works Department, was sent down at one time to examine and report upon this harbor as as to what it would cost to restore it to its former condition; and he reported to the Government thai it would cost $10,000 to make it such a harbor as my hon, friend has just describ- ed. This amount is so large,in view of the prospec- tive business of the harbor, that the Government did not feel justified in undertaking the expendi- ture. Iam very sorry to have to inform my hon. friend that the Government has not any present ntention Of expending this sum of money for the purpose of restoring this harbor to its former position. If the work could be accomplished for asmall sumit might be done; but the Govern- ment are not prepared toexpend the amount of money which the engineer says it would require,” = Hon. Mr. Mitchell wants informa- tion about fishery matters. He asks for returns of all the p»pers the Government has respecting difficulties with United states fishermen, and negotiations with the United States Government. When these are produced the hon. gentleman will, no doubt, open a discussion ex:- tremely interesting to the people of the Maritime Provinces.

—In reply to the Patriot, we nidy state that Tue ExamINeR was quite unaware that Mrs. L. H. Davies is ill. If Mr. Davies’ trip to Boston is due, as the Patriot says,to this fact, we sin- cerely regret it, and trust that Mrs. Davies may recover in ample time for her husband to return to Ottawa and deliver his speech on the Riel Question. ce oe

Religious Notes.

The Protestant Union comes to hand decidedly improved. The following notes are culled from its columus:

East St. Peters has called Mr. J. A. McKenzie, and he has accepted. Mr. Me- Kenzie who iss native of Strathalbyn is a young man of much promise.

The Rev. W. W. Lodge commenced special services at Corowall, P. E. L., at the close of the week of prayer. These were continued six weeks with blessed results.

Rev. W. A, Mason of New London who received severe injuries by a fall from his carriage last summer, and who for some weeks has been in the P. E. I. hospital is we are glad to say, greatly improved in health.

Oa account of age andinfirmity the Rev. Mr. Dyer is about to resign the pastoral charge of Alberton and Tignish. Mr. Dyer has rendered long and good service in the Master’s Vineyard, and is a true suc- cessor of the Apoatles.

Mr. Gladstone, on his 76th birthday, called at the Methodist Manse at Hawarden and spent an hour with the Rev. E. Wain- man and his family. On the following day Mr. and Mrs. Wainman were honored with an invitation to luncheon at the castle. Mr. Wainmaa afterwards had the honor of spending two hours with Mr. Gladstone in his study.

Special services held in the Brick Church, Charlottetown, after the close of the week of prayer, have resulted in great good to the church. Mr, Shenton writes : “ Many of our members have been greatly quicken- ed. We were also gladdened to see many turning to the Lord. About seventy have professed conversion, most of whom have united with our society classes. Our Sab- bath School has shared largely in the bless- ing which was exceedingly gratifying to our worthy eupsrintendent, Bro. F. W. Moore. All our chnrch interests are prosperous.

On Monday March 1, 1886, passed away

from earth one of the most generous, kind and respectable of the residents of Murray

; ttarbor, Eiward Jorden, Esq. He was a

native of Monmouthshire, England—born in July 1796, and had he lived till next July would have been 90 years of age. He is said to have belonged to one of the most respectable families in England. He joined the Wesleyen Church when but 10 years of age, thus leaving him perhaps not only the oldest member of that chureh on the Island but perhaps in England. His kindness and

generosity in many cases were almost carried to a fault.

The Power of Discipline.

A fire originated on the morning of the 12:h, in the cellar of a large frame school house at Bradford, Pa. Three hundred children were in the building and, owing to the presences of mind of the teachers, they were marched out step by step with aa littie bustle as au ordinary school dismissal. Soon after the last little ove was out the school filled with emoke and flames, The

building was entirely destroyed, using tasa of $12,000, with $10,000 tonirceue® *

ieiibeminaace trae Tee ae enorme

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ST. PATRICE’S DAY.

THE CONCERT LAST EVENING.

The Concert in Market Hall last night was a decided success. The Hall was tastefully decorated, well lighted by elec- tricity, and long before eight o’clock was uncomfortably crowded. The vocal sd6los by Mrs. Roome, Mrs. Strickland, Mra. Gaul and Miss Hickey were weil rendered and loudly encored, as also were those of Prof. Caven, Dr. Gallant, and Mr. May- nard. The choruses by St. Dunstan's Choir were aung in good style, and much appreciated. The instrumental part of the programme was in the hands of Miss Caven, the Misses Murphy and Cahill, and Messrs. Fletcher, Strong and Blanchard, each and all of whom were eminently suc-

cessful, receiving the well-merited ap- plause of the large audience pre- sent. Rev. A. E. Burke delivered his

address in a forcible and pointed manner. He spoke highly of the good work so un- assumingly performed by the Benevolent Irish Society, and paid an eloquent tribute to its founders, most of whom have long since been gathered to their fathers. He then referred to the bearing of Irishmen at home and abroad, and complimented them on their many good qualities of head and heart. The treatment Ireland had been receiving at the hands of its tyrannical op- pressors was briefly reviewed and the Rev. gentleman, in scathing language, denounc- ed those who have for years been grinding Ireland and Irishmen under the iron heel of oppression. He concluded by expreasing the hope that the dark clouds which have for many years been hanging over Ireland and which were now slowly but surely breaking, would soon clear away and that freland would ere long occupy a proud position among the nations of the world,

ENTERTAINMENT AT COUNTY LINE.

The entertainment at County Line last evening, under the auspices of the Emerald Branch of the Benevolent Irish Syciety, was eminently successful. The hall was crowded, Prof. Cushing and his band from Summerside were in attendance, while Miss Arseneaux presided at the piano, Afier the opening selection, ‘* St. Patrick’s Day,” by the orchestra, had been concluded, Mr. J. W. Mullally, of this city, delivered an address on ‘* The Day we Celebrate,” which was much appreciated. Theo two “ irrepressibles,” A. J. McInnis and H. L. Macdonald, delighted the audi ence with several songs, while the ‘ Old Bob Ridley,” and tambourine accompani- ment by the first named gentleman ‘* brought down the house.” Mr. J. E. Macdonald gave some Irish readings in good style, end several negro songs and dialogues were well rendered, as also were some choruses.

DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT IN SUMMERSIDE.

The Union Dramatic Club of this city, performed Carleton’s well-known Irish drama ‘More Sinned Against than Sinning,’ and the laughable farce ‘‘Should this meet the Eye,’ in Ludiow Hall, last night. The hall was crowded with an exceedifigly appreciative audience, who testified their approval of the performance by long and lond applause. The members of the Club returned to town this morning, well pleased with the way they were received by the citizens of Summerside.

ENTERTAINMENT IN GEORGETOWN,

The entertainment given by the Goorge- town Dramatic Ciub, in the Town Halli last evening, passed off successfully. The Hall was well filled, and the programme carried out in good style.

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The Oregon Disaster.

The following story of the disaster to the steamer Oregon is told by one of the pas- sengers: ‘‘It was five o’clock in the morning, and the ehip was ploughing along, while all her passengers slept. Suddenly there was a tremendous crash that made the ship quiver from stem to stern, and affrighted the passengers, who rushed on deck in their night clothes. They saw a hulk of a vessel drifting slowly by on the port side of the Oregon, grazing her sides as she passed astern. What became of her or her crew I do not know, I have been told that she sunk as soon as she cleared the steamer. Meanwhile the sea was pouring into a great ugly gap on the port bow of the Oregon, and men, women and children were running about the decks in scanty attire, screaming and praying. This did not last iong, however. Officers of the Oregon quickly discovered they were in no immediate danger of sinking and they went about among the half-distracted pas- sengers, assuring them that they were safe. It was but a little while before order was restored and the affcighted people, somewhat calmed, sought their clothing. Then there was an anxious two hours. Not a sail or steamer responded to rockets that were sent up or guns that were fired, until nearly seven o'clock, when daylight having arrived, a pilot boat and a schooner hove in sight and lost no time in taking the 900 passengers off. The passengers were very cool and everything proceeded in orderly fashion. It was 12 o’clock when the Fulda reached the Oreg n and then another tran- shipment took place, all of the passengers being put aboard of her, where they were given every attention. The last passenger had been taken from the sinking steamer at this time, and while the work of transfer from the pilot boat and schooner to the Flulda was still going on, the Oregon plunged downward, bow first, into the sea, leaving nothing behind her but some float- ing wreckage that was tossed about in the great wave that her going down created. The Oregon was valued at $1,250,000, and her cargo at a very high figure,

Madagascar Robbers.

Capt. Averill, of the American bargnhe Surprise, arrived at New York on the 15th. The Surprise was wrecked off the coast of Madagascar in Jannary last, and Miss Averill was with her father when the vessel was lost. The natives stripped the vessel, taking all the cargo and even rip- ping the copper from her bottom. They also stole the contents of the boats as the crew were pultng off from the barque, and some of Miss Averill’s clothing from her shoulders. The American representative at Madagascar promised to seonre, if possible, reparation for the robbery committed by the natives.

THE entertainment will begin at 7.20. to- night. Second Mbthotlist Church. Come early and secure a seat.

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“FSA MINER. MARCEL 1886.

GREAT MUSICAL BVEN' ORATORIO CONCERT,

IN THE

Y. MW. C. A. HALL

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Monday Evenivg, March 22ud

Under the Patrouage of His Honor the Lieut.-Governorand Mrs. Mac- donald,

Mr. Earle, Musical Director and Accompanyist.

PROGRAMME,

. Inst, Duet—“‘War March of the Priests“

od esevapetehcahtbeks si sears is<asun Mendellsobn Messrs. Watson and Earle.

2, Chorus—“Lift up your Heads“ (from the A ri bre es eee Handel 20 Voices with Orchestral Accompaniment.

. Vocal Solo—“O Rest in the Lord“ (from the Rigas 60r2. A Lo aes endelisohn

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Miss Crabbe. i CU I oi so ns sc cess vce cece Mr. Fletcher. 5. Vocal Duet—“Justus ut Palma..... Lambillotte Miss Hickey and Prof, Caven.

6 Wvettare in MeO... oo. cc lec cccvecct Weber Mrs. Malcolm McLeod and Mr. Earle.

. Solo and Chorus—“O Thou that Tellest‘‘

(from the Messiah)...................... Handel

Solo by Mrs. Malcolm McLeod.

8. Inst. Quartette—“Silver Trumpets March |

od aah spas Gn NaA ¢ tiles add awdadosed ine Viviani Miss Sharpley, Messrs. Vinnicombe,

Fletcher and Earle. 9. Vocal Solo—“Train up a Child.......... Topliff Mrs. Roome.

10. Voeal Trio—**Protect us Through the CO BEE a is 5 ascidian Curchmann The Misses Knight, Strong and Shenton,

li, Chorus—“ Worthy is the Lamb“ (from the Seen tees et iw Handel

20 Voices with Orchestral Accompaniment. 12. Voeal Solo—“Q Lord have mercy upon me ba Gs os cis Anew bse ss keg bs $Pergolesi Mrs, Malcolm McLeod. ‘ Recitative—-‘And God Made the Firma-

{ ment’ (fromthe Creation .......... Haydn

‘i. Prof. Caven.

} Solo and Chorus “Marvellous Works........

( Solo by Miss Strong.

li, Inst. Quartette—**Les Dieus Anges, Blumenthal!

Messrs, Watson, Fletcher, Vinnicombe and Earle.

15. Vocal Solo—“‘Pro Pecatis (from the Sta- WO UT on os hives on ohec tices cs Rossini By request, with Orchestral Accompani- I Ah heb n ddd « iki LG, cd cbos 00 cased ¥bcs oboe

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Prot. Caven. 16. Grand Trio and Chorus—‘*The Lord is

Great** (from the Creation).............. Haydn Trio by Miss Knixht, Messrs. F. H. Beer and Strong.

Tickets—Reserved Seats, 35 cents; Unreserved, 25to be had at Watson's Drug Store, where a plan of the Hall can now be seen.

Concert at 8o’cloek. .-

Positively no encores will be permitted.

Marca 18, 1886.

DRUG GLERK WANTED-

N anice town iu Nova Scotia, « reliable, temperate young man of a few years’ experience. Must have good references as to honesty, &c Address : ‘‘ DRUGGIST,” stating salary, &c., care this paper.

March 18—3i

METHODIST TEA

—AND—

FANCY SALE,

WILL BE HELD IN THE

ROLLER RINK,

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Thursday Next,

25th lust.

A FANCY Table, also an Apron Table, - With a large au! varied assortment of Ladies’, Misses’ and Chiidren’s Aprons ; a!so a variety of fancy and usefal articles.

Refreshment Tables well supplied with substantials and delicacies,

Doors open at 12, noon; Tea on the tables at 5 o'clock.

Oysters served at 9 p, m.

Admission 15 cents; Tea, 25 cents,

MRS. R. D, COFFIN, Secretary.

March 18—7i wky li

Shop Front for Sale, Cheap,

ee ee of Side Sashes with 12 panes, 64x28—28 oz.-glass; a pair Doors and Fan-lights, and one pair Iron Columns, with base and cap complete.

MARK WRIGHT & Co. March 18, 86.

CARD OF THANKS.

a Benevolent Irish Society desire to record their sincere thanks to His Honor the Lieutenant Governor and His Worship the Mayor, for their ready response to the Soc'ety’s request, in proclaiming St. Patrick's Day a public and civic holiday ; to the Super- intendent of the Railroad for speci«l railway rates; to Messrs, Cavem- and Blanchard for their mansgement of the Covoert, and to the ladies aud gentlemen who tock part in the same; to Messrs. J, B. Macdonald, Mark Wright <4 Co., and W. T. Johnston, of the Electric | ight Co., for favors received ; and to all who in any way contributed towards making the St, Patrick’s Day Qelebration so successful,

RICHARD WALSS, President,

JOHN HENNESSY, Secretary.

Ch’towa, March 18, ’86—1i

TENDERS.

EALED TENDERS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, until noon of

SATURDAY, MARCH 20th, 1886, from perrons desirous of contracting for keepin the PUMPS AND WELLS OF THE C TY IN ORDER, for one year or more,

The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, By order,

A. A. MACPHERSON,

a ae alana see ee eee em ef

JAS. PATON & GO, MARKET SQUARE,

FFER special inducements to purchasers of Hovse Furnish- ing Goods, during the month of March. Those in need of Carpets and Oilcloths should give us acall. Our stock is pro- nounced the largest and cheapest in the city, and entirely new.

100 rolls Carpet, in Brussels, Tapestry, Scotch and Hemp. 75 “ Qilcloth, from one foot to twelve feet wide.

A special lot of Scotch and Union Carpets will leared out at cost. See these, as they are genuin Bargains,

Grand value in White and Grey Cottons, Shirtings, Print Cottons, Cretonnes, Table Linens, Towe's and Bed 'l'ickings, 1,200 pairs Corsets, cheap.

Giiray’s Patent Lace Curtain Stretcher. them.

JAS. PATON & CO.,

SUCCESSORS TO

W: A, WEEKS & CO,

March 5, 1886.

Ladies should see

BRITISH WAREHOUSE,

SS QUEEN STREET.

Fence value for MARCH and APRIL in Table Damasks, Napkins, Sheeting, Pillow Cottons, White and Gray Cotte: 8, Towelings, Tickings, White and Colored Knitting Cot'ona,

CARPETS AND OILCLOTHS,

1 CASH BMBROIDHERY,

direct from Switzerland, just opened.

A. LL. BROWN.

Ch’town, March 15.—wkly.

OUR SECOND

ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE BOOTS AND SHOES Mionday, March ist, 1886.

WILL COMMENCE Discount 15 to 25 per cent.

full particulars,

Look out for Circular giving

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BEER BP

VM A. Ft O°EE*

Sytner Prices on HOUSE-FURNISHINGS :

ROS.

CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, ROOM-PAPER, CURTAINS, SHEETINGS, TOWELLINGS, TICKINGS, CRETONNES,

CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, ROOM-PAPER, CURTAINS, SHEETINGS, TOWELLINGS, TICKINGS, CRETONNES,

Exceptional values in White Cottons and Embroideries,

We invite you to compare these with similar goods offered elsewhere, and feel confident you will fiad it to your advantage

to purchase at BEER BROS., 73 & 75 Queen Street.

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Better Value Than Ever |

Ch’town, Feb. 27, 1886.

TO THE WHOLESALE TRADE.

OY new samples of ROOTS and SHOES for spring will soon be out, apd we will have the pleasure of calling on our castomers in a short time.

We hope to receive your liberal patronage as heretofore,

City Clerk. March 13 ~—i 4

Co’town, Jan. 26, 1885,

DORSEY, GOFF & CO.

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