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Charlotteto DIOCESAN CHUR CH SOULFTY.—

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ANNUAL MERTING.

Tne Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Chureh Society, held last evening in St. Paul's Schoolroom, was well attended, M: Justice Hensley presided; and, after praise aud prayers, opened the meeting with a few appropriate remarks.

The Secretary then read the report of the Committee. , The Committee notice the appointment of Rev. bruce MacKay to the previously vacant mission at Cherry Val- iey: and express their regret that George- wh js still without the services of a clergy- nau. They also report that the subscrip- tions in ald of the Society do not increase with the growth of the Province in popuila- tion and prosperity.

BT. PAUL's—-CHARLOTIBTOWN,

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\London, costing $1,200, and many pleasing

i signs of good being done. Baptisms, 24; pastoral visits,

Marriages, 2; burials, 7; 1400,

Rey. David Fitzgerald moved the fol- lowing resolution :—

He spoke of the determination Congregation to build a pew church, aris- ing not from the ashes, but from the tow idation of old St. Paul's.

R. F. DeBrois, Esq., seconded the reso- lutico; and warm y commended the ladies of St. Paul’s fur their activily in furthering ihe project of the erection of a new church,

Eustace Haviland, Esq, in supporting the Resolution, said he was glad to note the flourishing condition of the Church ;

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and advocated co-operation on the part of

all members of the Church in forwarding her interests.

Rev, Mr. Osborne supported his Rector jin advocating the erection of a new church, land spoke of intimations of support he had ‘lately received. ‘The motion passed

Revr Theoph. Ritchie proposed the fol- lowing re-olution :——

That the thanks ef this Society are due to Almighty God for the blessings of the past year, and that this Society gratefully

recognizes the continued help afforded by ‘the Home Societies to the Church in this

Province, Rev Mr. Newnaam seconded the Keso:u- and in doing $9 recounted his personal experience of the difficulty of travelling in his Parish—We may remark that Mr. Newn- ham resides in New London, which is repres Gommissioner of Public Works —to travelling the axel of his car- riage dragged upon the ground in some places: an the roads were full of ‘big heles.- W. Hlopeson moved the follow.

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pseu ed by tha

Rey. Gro. resolution :—

That the proposed new bye laws con- cerning the conditions of grants ma le by this Society in aid of the stipend of any clergyman be adopted.

Mr. HopGson explained the object of the change in the bye laws, which, if adopted, would relieve clergymen from the unpiless- ant necessity of collecting their own salar-

sand rencer their incomes more certain

ing

ie and regular.

The resolution was ably supported by F. W. Hales, Esq., and A. B. Warburton, Esq.

reports & steady increase in the congrega tion, and states the immediate necessity and intention of erecting & new church: makes mention of the Bishop’s visit. 20 persons were confirmed, 12 marriages; 45 baptiems, 15 burials, 1,100 pastoral visits amount of offertories not given.

ST. PETER S—CHARLOTTETOWN, reports continuance of various services ; & confirmation and ordinations during the Bishop's visit; regrets the loss of Rev. Jobn Ellis, and announcers that his place has been filled by Mr. Harris, Divinity Student; acknowledgres the valuable ase sistance, throughout the summer, of Rev. Mr. Daniel, Montreal; Spike of New Beunswick, and Hylton Stewart, Precenter of Chester Cathedral. Baptisms, 8; buri- ala, 2; offertories and gifts, $4,235.

MILTON AND RUSTICO,

The Archdeacon reports from Milton and Rustico encouraging prospects, and apecially commends the young men of his Parish, Offertories, $461; marriages, 15; baptisms, 39; doaths, 20.

8T, ELEANORS AND SUMMBRSIDE,

Rev. T. Ritchie reports that Summers side Church has been so far enlarged and improved that it is in fact a new church. It was re-opened last Sunday, with the as- gistance of Revde. Messrs. Osborne and Newnham. ‘The seats are free, and $1,400 has been spent in the work. Mr. Ritchie mentions the Bishop’s visit and the cons firmation held in Summerside, as also the lows of Thos, Hunt, Esq.—the oldest mem- her of his congregation, and a devoted member of the church. Baptisms, 27; - burials, 12.

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Mtr. Dobie notes a growing love for the Chareb and its services; regrets hard times, Missionary Meetings to ad-,

Baptisms, ,

and suggests vance the eanse of the Chure!, »%: Marriages. 1; deaths, 4. CRAPAUD,

Nev. Mr. Johnstone is enthusiastic at the sigas of progress in his mis3ion, which is widely extending. He acknowledges receipt of useful gifts, and the zeal of the Ww r ens; rey o vroughly repaired. Services, a bap- offertories, $1146.

} ALBERTON, | The Rev. Father Dyer reports in good | hea!th and spirits. After 38 years service | he feela almost as strongand hale as he. wis 20 years ago—being able to epeak | seven hours a day with ease. He reports improvement in the music of the Church. at Alberton ; encouraging increase in the members attending upon his ministra< | tions; and is doing good work in Sunday Schools. Marriages, 9: baptisms, 32, burials, 4; offertories, 216 ; pastoral visite 4:3

pisms, 14; marriages, 4 ;

NEW LONDON. ev. Mr. Newnham reports weekly cele- b ation of Holy Communion; the erection ;.ud consecration of a new church at New

iresolution,

the | he | independent of the Home Societies.

ris the Church at S ringfield | jplanatory remarks, and then closed the

Rey. Mr. Osborne moved the fourth

resolution :/

That the Society recommends that Mis- sionary Meetings, to advocate the claims of this Society, be held in the different parishes of this Archdeaconry.

He gave several valuable suggestions regarding the course to be adopted in hold. ing the meetings contemplated ; and criticised the laymen of the Church for their apathy.

Rev. Mr. Dyer seconded the resolution in asbort, humorous, and withal, telling speech,

W, C. DesBrisay, Eaq., followed, in support of the resolution—with an excels le..t speech, in which he compared the contributions of Churchmen with those of members of other denominations. The antithisis was striking, and the contrast he drew not very flattering to mem: bers of the Church.

Hon. Senator Havitanp moved the follow- ing resolution :—

That the thanks of the Society be given to the Collectors, and that the following be the officers and Committee of the ensuing year: (Names will appear to-morrow).

tle forcibly advocated more frequent meet ings ofthe Church people. He said their was common ground on which persons of both schools of thought in the Church cou!d

staud shoulder to shoulder and work for the!

He spoke of the advantage of Synods; and expressed the pleasure and honor he felt it to be to sit in the Provincial Synod at Montreal—in the mids $f delegates from all parts of the Dominion—from the shores of the Atlantic to the great prairies

common good.

tof the North-West

Fredk. Peters, E-q., followed with a neat speech, in which he pointedly urged individual members to support the Com. mittee in advancing the good of the Soci. e y and the Church.

hk. R. FirzGerarp, Esq., supported the and sharply critiscized the apathy of those who neglected to contribute towards the support of their clergyien.

He said the Chureb, to prosper, should be Ven. ARCHDEACON REabD made a few ex

meeting with the Benediction.

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Tus Boston steamer arrived this morns ng at 1 o'clock.

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Ip an eloquent speech he recapitulated the many blessings for which the people cf this Island shou'd be thankful.

Sensrovs.—This (says the Halifax Chrons cle) is the way a P, —E Island country

‘paper, treats young men who believe and

acts upon the Scriptural injunction‘that it is ‘‘not good for man to be alone’ :— ‘*Tbhe matrimonial fever has again aps peared in our midst. A young gentleman ciught it while :usticating in the county. He was very ill witbit for a short time, but recoyered under the usual treatment.’’

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‘Russian battalions captured a fortified po-

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Latest by Telegraph. " pOMINION NEWS _

MontrgaL, Noy. 13.

‘Two men have been arrested on suspix cion of stealing 200 revolvers from Ives & Co.

An Indian famine relief fund has been . , !

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WAK NEWS,

Lonvon, Noy. 13. The Montenegrins, after a demonstra~ tion against Podjoritzs, commenced bomb- arding the Turkish fort commanding the Seatori and Antivari roads. ConsTANTINOPLE, Nov. 13. Private telegrams te that the attack on Erza1oum was renewed on Sunday The Geshofts arrived here oa Saturday. Itis proposed to send them to A’eppo without trial,

ture Skobeloff's position on Saturday morning. The position is on an entrench- ed hill, near Brestoves, which Skobeloff surprised and captured, with a loss of 250 men, including several officers. LONDon, Nov. 13. Osman Pasha’s losses at Plevna are esti- mated at from 200 to 800 men daily from concentrated salvos Rassian artillery. Os- man is busily constructing fresh fortifica- tions. waich seems to poiat to kis intemion to hold cut as long as possible rather than attempt « sortie. Deserters state Lhat the Turks have six weeks provisious Prince Milau presided at an-extraordin ary Cabinet Couucil on Saturday and stated that the participation of Servia in the war was decided On, and the proclamation to the army Was prepared. CONSTANTINOPLE, Nor. 13. Suleiman Pasha has been appointed Com- manuder-in-Chief of the armies in Roumejtia. Azli (probably Fezii) Pasta will command the army of Rasyrad. Lonpon, Nor, 13.

quarters before Kars says the Loghanli and Cerivan columns have taken up 4 position near Erzsroum,

The Montenegrins yesterday captured a fort comminding the town of Antiariri, with its garrison, two guns, and a quantity of ammunition ind provisions, The Mons tenegrins are advancing on Antiaviri.

Vienna, Nov, 13.

A special of the ‘“ Political Correspond. ence,’’ dated Bucharest, Monday, says General Skobelo‘'t has succeeded in defini- tely establishing himself in his newly caps tured po.ition. The final Turkish atteék was repulsed by fire of 70 cimnon. ‘The Turks lost heavily,

Lovpon, Nov. 13,

A Russian official dispatch states that Gen, Heyman advanced against Erzeroum on Thursday night, but his three columns! lost their way in the darkness. Three

sit'on of Alztzie, and although obliged to Withdraw before a superior force of Turks, they carried off 557 prisoners. The Ruse sians lost 32 killed and 600 wounded.

A telegram from Constantinople reports that a body of Russians marched to Berko- vatz, west of Vraizy. I[t is supposed they intend to mike an attempt to cross the Balkans.

GENERAL NEWS,

LAHORE, : Inpia, Nov. IL.

A newspaper states that in consequence of the raids of warlike tribes on the fron- tier, troops have been warned that a six weeks’ expedition is resolved upon. This is not officially confirmed, but if correct would, in consequence of excitemeut pre vailing, be the commencement of a serions frontier war.

Lonpoy, Noy. 13.

It is said that the German Admiralty is preparing for the eventful necessity of compelling Nicaragua to idemnify the Gerajan Consui Elsenstack, for an assauit recently co mmitted upon him,

Rome, Nov, 13.

Cardinal Pravdi is dangerously ill with black small-pox which greatly alarms the inmates of the Vatican. Cardolini is al so dangerously ill.

The Pope is better to-day, He gave an audiences to several persons.

Havana, Nov, 12. Via Key West, Nov. 13.

On the 3lst ultimo an engagement took place at Pinahde Mahaire, in the oriental department between about four hundred insurgenis, under Mac-l, and some three hundred Spanish regular troops, under Colonel Valenzuela. The Spaniards were surprised whi'e breakfasting ani lost twenty-two killed ani fifty-three wounded. The insurgents are reported to have been repulsed witha loss, but the numbers of killed and wounded are unknown.

New York, Nov. 13. The landing of cattle or hides from European ports outside of Belgium is for. bidden in the United States. owing to the spread of the rinderpest on the continent,

The Curks renewed the attempt to caps]

A despatch from the Russian heads {

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For the Public Schools

HAVE ARRIVED, apd are for sale at the

SCHCOL BOOK DEPOT.

HARVIE'S BOOKSTORE, Queen Street.

Ch'town, Nov. 15—4i eod

CURRIE’'S GRAMMARS,

Just Reckivep AT THE SCHOOL BOOK DEPOT. HARVIE'S BOOKSTORE,

Queen Street. Ch'townb, Nov. 15—4i eod

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R. D. McRAE, a teacher of upwards of

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the Tuowaoship of Kingston, sufficient encouragement offers) intends to open, during the winter months, Evening Classes, in Writicg, Arithmetic, Algebra and Elocution.

Mr. McRae would pive his earnest att-n- tion to Posting Books, Making out Ac- counts, Collecting, &c. Apply at 124 Kent Street.

Two permanent boarders can be accom- modated.

Ch’town, Nov. 15, 1877—

EDUCATIONAL!

CUNNINGHAM DUNLOP begs to tn- e timate that he will delivera

Course of Lectures

— ON—

FRENCH LITERATURE.

throughout the winter, in the large » Hall ofthe Y M.C. A.

The [first Lecture will be held on FRI- DAY, [6th November, at 8 o'clock p. m. Admission, 10 Cents,

Ch’town, Nov. 6, 1877.

CHARLOTTETOWN

TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB.

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MUSICAL & LITERARY

ENTER TALENT,

MARKET HALL.

Wednesday Evening,

2ist Nov.. 1877.

The Committee have the pleasure of ig

forming the public that a First-class Pro-

gramme has been prepared, which will be

issued shortly ; and they feel confident that

this Entertainment will be fal:y up to those

heretofore given by other societies.

The Musical Department will be under

the direction of Prof-+ssor Karle.

The CixiRLorreTOwN AMaTEeUR OxcHes-

TRAL CLUB have kiodly conseated to per.

form on the occasion.

TICKETS: Reserved Seats, 50 cents; us

reserved do., 25 ceuts, to be had at the

usual places.

Doors open at 74; to commence at 8, BENJ. BREMNER,

Sec'y, pro tem.

Se gene

JUST OPENED!

fall and Winier MANTLES AND JACKETS

Best English makes.

SHAW LS,

Newest Colors and Patterns.

New Dress Goods,

Fresh and Betutifal in every Vurlety

Henry Housman, a porter, enraged his wife’s habits of intoxication, last vight | shot his three children and himself. One! child was killed ; the others and the | father will probably die. ‘

Itis reported that Bullis crossed the! Rio Grande in chase ol Indiars, and two. miles from the river were confronted by '500 Mexicins and Indians. who set fire to the grass and thus drove Bullis across the river. Two hundred cavalry have gone to his assistance.

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Potators in quantity have been arriving) from P. E. Island, during the past fort- “night, and command ready sales. The price they bring range from 25 to 30 cents bushel. Very few potatoes are coming |

to market from the country districts. — |

fretow Standard,

FLOWERS, FEATHERS and RIBEONS,

In all the leading shade

MILLINERY, BGHRETS & HATS.

From Lond a

ee

Bonnets and Hats Made to Crder

Clothing Jtade lo Order.

ALL AT LOWEST CaSH PRICES.

COLLINS GEOGRAPHY,

25 years experience in the Province of OQatariv, ex Superintendent of Schools for intends (if

“Auction Sales. Ke. Herring, Apples, &&. BY AUCTION, THIS DAY,

THURSDAY, NOV.

at 2 o'clock, p. m., HERRING, APPLES, ONIONS,

CABBAGES, PRESSED HAY A. McNEILL, Auction

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Nov. 15—li a MORTGAGE SALE, Sold, by PUBLIG

‘ *O be a TUESDAY, the 12th day of awe 1878, at the Court House ivi heron oer, the hour of 12 o’clock, noon, of the same a uader and by virtue of a Power of Sale a tained in a certain Indenture of Mortgage — the 3rd day of January, 1860, and made bet on Pwrer Mcinnis and Mary his wife, of en ae part, and Joun Kwyicut, now deceased of other part—All that Piece and Parcel] of L being part of Towaoship Number 45, and cituanaa ucar the bead of Souris River, bounded on = west and oorth by land then in occupatio Dona'd McCormack, and on the east by la a then in. the possession of Angus McDonald, ne on the south by Souris River—contaipin sity. one acres ofland, being the farm then ant u ti lately in occupation of the said Peter Meloni together with all the Buildings and Appurt = connected therewith. rr ‘or terms and conditions of Messrs. Hodgson & McLeod. sale, spply. to Dated 9th day of November, 1877,

JAMES McFARLANE EDWARD J. HODGSON, ats ——a H. KNIGHT, rustees anc Devisees under th i Jab lealeue 8 a € will of the lat Noy. 10—t sale

AUCTION

Administrator's Sale

FOUR PLOTS OF LAND

4N KING'S COUNTY.

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Ist. A FREEKSISLD FARM of : dred acres, in Lot 47. ~ one hun.

2ud. FREE TOLD LAND (Woo llaad), 11!

acres.in Lot 47. . 1 ;

3rd. A BUILDING LOT, with House and Premises, in Souris East.

4th. A LEASEHOLD FARM (woodland— uo improvements), of abovt two hundred and four acres, in Lot 46.

YOTICE is hereby given that the Suab-

scriber—Administrater cum leslamente annero de bonis non of the Estate of the lute Binasuvel McEuchern, of Lot Nuwber Forty-seven, deceased —wifl Sell, by PUB-

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LIC AUCTION, on THURSDAY, the TWENTE Day of DECEMBER next,

1877, at the hour of PWELVE o’ noon, at Souris, by virtue 2 . com therefor, granted by the Wonersble Charles Young, LL.D, Surrogate and Jadge of Probate of this Island, dated the twenty- fourth day of October, iy the vear of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy seyen: ALL that Tract, Piece and Parcel of Land, described 18 follows, that is to say; Commencing on the north side of a line of road surveyed by Joseph Bali in the west. ern boundary of land marked Farm No. 9, in the possession of Donald McDonald, and running from thence by the magnetic meridian of 1764, for the distance of ninely- nine (99) chains; thence north 76 degrees; west till it gives the distance of ten (10; chains on au east and west line; thence south to iine of road aforesaid; thence east to place of commencement, containing ove bundred acres of land, more or less, and being part of said Lot Forty-seven. ALSO, all that Tract of Land situate on suid Lot Number Forty-seven, bounded a8 follows: Un the south by the rear boun- dary line of the homestead of deceased, on the west by the farms known as the Port« age Farms; on the north by lands owned by the McDonalds of Prospect Hill; and oa the east by the east line of the said bome- stead, containing eleven acres, more or ess. AND, ALSO, all that Building Lot in Souris Kast, in said Island, with the House and Buildings thereon, described as f lows: Commencing at the eastern boun¢ dary of Building Lot No. One, and running thence south 54 degrees, along said boun- dary for the distance of one hundred and six (106) feet; thence north eastwardly parallel to the Souris Road, for the distance of sixty-eight (68) fect, or to the southern anzl- of Building Lot No. 3, thence north 45 degrees ; west along the south west boundary of said Lot to Souris Road; thence along said road for the distance of eighty feet, to the place of commencement, with all and singular the premises and ap- purtenances thereunto belonging, snd of which the said deceased doth appear to have been seized and possessed. ANDI hereby also give notice that I will pat ap and Sell, by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the lime and place aforesaid, ONE CERTAIN LEASEHOLD FARM of the said late Em- anucl McKachen, deceased, being all that Tract, Piece and Parce) of Land, situate, lying and being on Towuship Nuraber Forty-six, in Kiog’s County, bounded as | follows, that is to say: On the east and ; South by land formerly the pruperty of the late Honorable Samuel Cunard; ‘on the ; west by land leased unto Roderick Me- Donald; and on the nurth by land ieased to Angus McPh e, Neil McPhee and John McKenzie, con taining an area of about two hundred and four acres of land, a little , more or less,

Terms and concitions of sa’e made knowD on day of salg, or on application to the undersigned, or at the office of Messrs.

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Ch'town, Sept. 27-—

ROBERT ORR & CO!

brecken & Fitzgerald. CHARLES McEACHELN, Administ ator. harlottetown, Oct. 30, 1877—kea 4i nov6