~ METHODIST CHURCH.
N. B. and P. B Island Conference
EDUCATI NAL MEETING,
val Conference meeting was held
ee Brick Church yesterday evening, | 1 believe that the time is coming when the ii napeing a fow minutes before 8 o'clock, Seriptures will be reeularly read in the comin s good congregation. Chair was/Common schools, not as an obliga- a i by Rov. Donglas Chapman, Super-|tton which must be attended to but gen “f the Miramichi District, On|®$ ®& matter of right end justice, I plalfot n were Dr. Carman, Senior! !t was so in my country. Lt was vety e y S Superintendent, and Dr. Ste vart,/ general in ovr schools in Scotland, We eT ial Profe Alter sirging, Ray, , Were no ora for it. There is a great deal
. : ; sgt ace ey t a es ; Jaonph P f Bak que, off red prayers [o ac . a «ted in the neglect of God’s He Chspwan oonnucnced his address by | teen pr 0 ar Sects giving contra-
sling # very cordial greeting to the | ¢ tetory ductrn’s tu the children, There |
exten Ey. Ste eal We aro wont to go! &rte multitudes of children who, if they are | ~ — shout Zou and mork her goodly bul- | not taushs the word of God iu the schoris, | ees, and perha we bave oever done oe not likely tu wead it elsewhere. And = with greater t than during tho|'€ they are not trained in mor | — gear. We look upon the Sabbat’ | ality, arg likely to be a danger- Coa work ag one of theso bulwarks, [t| 08s element im society. What enor agin xymmetry and strength year| brought on the first —_revolntion i r year Our Missionary work is not of }'™ France! W by the very infi lelity that ey imperiance. And vo night We | aan sentian’. These doctrines began in are 60 jook upon our great kiiucational bul- ae See clases of sveiety, but they eres wy We must feel the strong thrill of | foe down to the lower strata of aociety, | edueational life that is rooning through the; ""e need not wonder at the grasping sellish- Dominion. Ve believe in Education as; D8ss Of France in Madagascar and in China, Dajan we do in the great Missionary work, | ¥ hen we remember the doctrines which
We must give full recognition to this very important arin of our work. ‘Tethodism has recogniz the necessity of constan sdjastment of her forces to the heeds ol the jour. And the Church that is to get a sisong gp Upod the future hist ry of the cocntry, 18 8 Church that must give fall sitention to education. We believed in + education from the beginning. But we believe in christian education. While we ge trae to our conditions and true to the important work God has committed, we gust stand by this. The ethical develop- 9 spiritual education is committed tous. I rejoice incommon with yourse!ves that we have a strong platform. After referring to the presence of Dr. Carman and Dr. Stewart, and the important work ip which the latter was engaged as Theolo. ical Professor, and claiming for him in his work the prayers of the Church, he took
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i ¢ ner. D. D. Moore, A. M., in the absenco of Rev. J. Burwash, A. M., Secretary of the Seciety, read the report :— : gt, John District..$126 14 increase $ 41 98 | Fredericton 16783 ** 47 95
amichi geet 09 $s 6 S4) eile . 139 20 “ 4 15 | St. Stephen * 95 22 “ 5 42 pE lind ““ .. 146600 = 12 54 rr $647 93 $118 388
The net increase for the year was $380 35
Dr. Stewart commenced by relating how whea John Wesley began to build his orphanage at Newcastle, the Vicar was rid- ing past on horse back and asked what the men were doing. After re-eiving the in- formation he took cff his hat and lifted his eyes to Heaven and thanked God for the event before his eyes, and said that his dream wasaccomplished. In lke manuer, the educational work of our Church is foundation work. But it is a f-andation from eatth to Heaven. Ali the results are not immediately seen. it tella upon the future, It telis upon the various interests gisociety. IJtis work that is closely con- nected with all successful work ia the Craccls of God, either at home or abroad. Achurch edifice in a city that was not named had lately been built at much cost. Oae of its windows had fallen out of shape. There was enquiry and wonderment that afterso much cost there shoald have been this defect. Some thought the stone was defective. Some thought that the severity of the weather had effected it. But it was eventually suggested that the probability, yea the certainity was that there was some- thing defective with the foundation, though
the fault appoared in the win- dow. Yet, it must be in the foundation. All work that is solid
must rest upon a substantial foundation. Foundation work must be well done. Sometimes I have thought our friends do net sympathize a3 thoroughly as they ought with the church in this work. When we consent to look well at the work that is being done, we shall have fall churches everywhere. What is education? What arewe attempting to do? Education is sometimes regarded in a mere temporal aspect, in order to obtain a living. It is looked upon sometimes a3 a most important aid to the maintenance of good order in weiety. The people must know something in order that they may be good citizens. The
development of man’s ze sthetical tastes brings sweetness and light to 6hhuman_siife. And yet we
must remember that man has asoul; has a vonssieace. Mian must know how to dis. ‘timinate between right and wrong. If he would understand the relationship between tis fellow man, he must understand like- wise the duties which he owes to God. And I hold that any education that leaves cut of the question Man’s spiritual Raturé-—- man’s sense »%f obligation, Man's accountability, man’s prevision of that future world to which he is hastening, must be radically defective. If there has afault at ail in our church we have Rot given as much attention to education %itdemanded, There was other work all around that demanded immediate atten- tien. We rejoice in the suecess God has given vs, and yet we should very greatly Miscoustrue our responsibilities if we con- ceived that our work was simply remedial. fr 18 hot simply to reclaim the vicious that We are to attend to those words of our “rdand Saviour Jesus Christ, spoken to bis disciples, mean more than this ; They Bere to go and disciple all nations, teach- ig them to observe all things that he hed Sm@Manded. The church then was not merely to reclaim the vicious but to teach t to observe the commandnsents. eaching on a large scale is to be connec with this work of evangelization and of se disciples. We do not merely be- @ that Jesus Christ tasted death for ery men, but that the virtue of Saviou’s death so reaches children early conversion is to be looked for on *Yery extensive scale until it shall be Miversal. We do not believe that children Gught to be expected to go astray, and then we Must attempt to save them, Now, 44s @Church looked upon this matter as 1t ows¢ht to have done 7 Perhaps it would be : that in regard to the position is h We at present occupy, that the Church hot in anywise responsible for school sys- the in our midst ; that there is little for Church to do except in the Sabbath or the pulpit. Well, that would
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) mands wach consideration, You expect your children in the common schools to be
| . | : itaught all the elements of true morality
t noe Mughs ix lf we are | to terch such principles wo enght to have
| Which are taught in the Bible.
| the Bible regularly taught in the schools.
ave been taught. The name and claims af God bave been thoroughly excluded irom
the public school system. W :
Cicistian education for the aan Edward Stanhope, w ill be President of the as a safoguard from immorality. I must! Board of Trade.
look at what is called the claims of Lord | George, Hamilton, First Lord higher education. Some say that it is not Semineliy-
a matter for us at all, but for tho rich people who have sons and daughters. I claim that if there were no other but the sons and daughters of the rich to be educated in the higher branches, they need a Quristian education. For who form public opinion among ourselves, opinions which originate political and civic matters. You cannot deny the fact that it is the educated man, The lawyers, the newspaper men, the jadges, the doctors, are the men whose opinions influence all societies. Those ex- ercise the strongest power in our country or in any country. Lat them be educated where Christ is not known and tha results
must be highly detrimental. Just at that period, in life when the young are developing into manhood; when
they are securing that mental power, that moral power that make the re- putation of our country, some would put them under influences directly opposed to ‘Christianity. I claim that in the interes/s of the very humblest member of society the ehyrch guould bo sustained in this work. What right have the rich to secure for themselves and their families alone a higher education! It is the right of the humblest poor, If God puts brains into a man that young man has a right to be mentally fitted for work in life. If God has given that young man s mental ability to yield an influence in the world, he ought to have an opportunity to train it. I believe that our Church—that every Charch—is respensible for the education of those, whether rich or poor. The Churchought to see that they are fitted for their work. See how often the poor have risen to positions of power! A Christian education is not merely the reading of the Scriptures in the college or prayer at stated times. I claim that some- thing more than thie is needed, Charles F. Allison, when he first suggested the erection of an institution at Sackvile, had more than this in mind. There is the atmosphere that pervades an institution. Some say, what matter about the character cf a man who teaches science or classics | But it is not merely what a man says but what he does and what he is that has an influence. An influence may be set in motion by’ a cur! of the lip or an inflexion of the voice when the name of Christ is mentioned, That inflaencas may make a sceptic of the student. Curistian education is the maintenance of a christian influence all the time. We believe in revivals in the Church and the Sabbath Schools. And it is not germane to this subject that we should expect revivols in our institutions of learning. It has been stated that of the 1,200 students passing through Princton University, not more than four bad gone out unbelievers, and aftewards two of these were converted. God has done great things for ug in our institutions. Not a few dur- during the past year have humbled them- selyes before God$ and accepted a pro- ferred salvation. r. Stewart then gave some statements showing the success of the Sackville students at the examination of the late Halifax University. Though com- peting with students from other institu- tions in the first year, they carried off the lst and 2ad prizes; and in the second and third years they carried off Lst, 2nd and 3rd prizes. He spoke of success of their studeuts in the Gilchrist examinations,thas couclusively proving that while religion held iis proper place, education was not negiect=
After singing by the choir, Dr. Carman next spoke. We are not able to give more than a synopsis of his remarks. John Wesley founded a school before he built a church. The hope of our church in Japan is a school recently founded. The hope of the evangelization of India and of Turkey is in Christian Schools, The Christian Church needs the education of our women, and women under influences which will lead them to consecrate themselves. to God. But according to our present systems of common education, it would appear as if secular education were more important than religious education. It appeared to be more important to secare cheap, popular teachers, though infidels than Christian teachers, who might require ® little more money. He had known 1in- stitutions where the name of Christ could not be mentioned be- cause a Jew or an Infidel or a Material- ist was there. The Doctor then combatted the idea that churches ought their atten- tion to theological work. He claimed that there was nothing treo high in the heavens for God, or in the waters under the earth for Christ. All knowledge ought to be conscerated to Christ. He then explained the object of the Educational Society to be threefold : First, to aid young men tn prov curing an education for the Ministry; secund, to maintain our institutions for learning, and third to pay expenses of ex- aminations of candidates ani prebesienee The speech was full of thoughts. beautifully and eloquently expressed. — A collection was then taken up. The choir sang : ‘Seek ye the Lord,” and ‘‘I have set @ watchman upou the walls of Zion;” also + : ‘Hear father, hear our prayer. ae music was rendered in excellent style. Dr. Carman pronounced
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he was not able to obtain a report of the speech delivered by the Rev. John Read, Ex-Prosident, at the Missiouwy meeting on Wedpesdhy evening.» It was in all re- spects worthy of Mr, Reid’s reputation and the great cause he advecated. He began by el quently showing that the Fathers had net carried all the good away with them. They had left behind them ex- amples of devotion and toil which were a constant stimulant to us. The speaker said that the Missionary Society claimed the world for Christ. His arguments were cogent and his iliustrati: ns beautifully ap- propriate and expressed in choic> langua
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nm i . . * Lhe whele speech was refreshingly inspirit- ine.
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The British Political Crisis. Lonpon, June 19. Mr. Gladstouve has surrendered the seals ‘Qf office to the Queen,
It ws said that Arthur Balfour, M. P., nephew of the Marquis of Salisbary, has been appointed Secretary for ireland, and Karl Carnarvon will be appointed Vies Roy fur Ireland. :
Lord John Manners, Postmaster General gress under the personal supervision of Mr. and
Edward Clarke, Attorney General.
Mr. Chamberlain says the time has come to reform that absurd and _ irritating anachronism, known as Dublin Castle
Me. Parnell and some oj his followers will visit the United States to raise funds for a political campaign.
The Viies condemns Lord Randolph Churchill’s appointment as Secretary for India.
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The Seott sect.
Orrawa, June 19.
Thursday was iho regular field-day in the Commons when the Senate’s amendment to the Scott Act was discussed.
Several comparatively | unimporiant amendments were accepted by the majori- | ties, ranging from nine to fifty. ;
Doctors are to dispense liquor for purely medical pnrposes,and to keep a record of all quantities allowed or liquor sold aud the names of the purchasers,
The penaly for bogus certificates was restored,
The ameudment exempting ale, porter, lager beer, cider, and light wines from the operation of the Temperance Act was keenly discussed.
Jamieson opposed it as a breach of faith with cities ond counties which have adopted the Act.
Small, of Toronto, moved an amendment that ex»mption of ales, light wines, &., be only operative in cities and coynties here- after adopting the Canada ‘femperance Ac‘, Lost, 78 for and 86 against.
The Senate's ale and light wine swmend- ments were unanimously rejected.
The Short Line Railway.
Hauirax, Jun 19,
The Chamber of Commerce discussed for three hours the Short Line Railway ques- tion. It denounced the Government’s preposal to subsidiz2 Pope’s Laternational and Edmondston routes as a useless waste of public njoney ag far as Nova Scotia was congerned, end resolved to heartily co- operate with Quebec in favor of combination lines, believing it to be for the best interest of the Provinces,
Denouncing the Board of Charities.
Harrax, Jane 19.
The Provincial Medical Society de- nounces the conduct of the Board of Charities in the management of the City and Provincia] Hospitals. It approves of the resignation of the doctors and calls upon the government either to compel the Board of Charities to reverse their actions or dismiss them.
Surrounding Big Bear.
pena ys vil tee ate 7: a hat Ga ' ae *
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BEAUTIFUL SUMMER RESORT
OPEN JULY Ist.
Geen
THE SEASIDE WOTEL, - - ~- RUSTICO BEUCH.
PHIS BEAUTIFUL WATERING PLACE will be opea for the accommodation of
Visitors aud Grests from Jaly is6é till S:ptember 5th
The Peoprietors will spare no pains! More attractive than ever! is being improved so 4s to even surpass its former reputatio”.
TERMS : -$!.75 to 32.59 per day ; §'0.5) per week; $8.50 per week per month. Ceaches leeve Charlottetown every Wednesday and Saturday, calling for guests; Return-
Every department
ting every Thurs lay aad Moaday mornmg, abort 9 @. m.
Trains leave a“ &
Charlottetown for Hunter River at6a m., 8 25 a.m, and 3.15 p. m. iluater River for Charlottetowu at 8.15 a, m., 2.28 and 6.15 p, m Sammerside for Hunter River at 6.10 a. m, 12.25 p.m, and 455 p, m. Hanter River for Summerside at 7 a, m, 1008 a m,and 435 p. m. Ch’town, June 15, 1885.
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+ W ments, at very low prices :— NEW PRINTED COTTONS, SATEENS, CAMELINES, DRESS GOODS,
in Nuns’ Veiling, Sanglier Cloth, Cashmeres, Merinces. Ladies’ MANTLES, Ladies’ DOLMANS, in Ottoman Cloth and Silk. Kid GLOVES. Silk GLOVKS, Fish-thread GLOVES. Ladies’ JERSEYS, CORSETS, large variety in Cotton HOSIERY,
STRAW HATS AND BONNETS
in Latest Styles.
Carpets, Oilcloths, Linoleums.
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CHRISTY’S LONDON EATS.
White and Colored SHIRTS, Ready-made CLOTHING, Ch’town, June 3, 1885.
PLANTS. | Cabbage, Cauliflower, ‘Tos.
y E have made Plant Culture a specialty ag found it to our interest to send out only the iMfazrket
fer the las’ fifteen years and have most reliable. We pac our plants in boxes,
with soil in the bottom and sdhereing to the QUEEN STREET.
square
roots, and will guarantee tiey will be re- ceived in good order for planting, We-will send the following to any address on the re- ceipt of prico:—Cabbage Plants 12cts per 100, Si per 1000; Cauliflower 40cts per 100; Celery 40cts per 100; Tomatoes 1%cts per dozep, $1 per 100; and 8 dozen Flower Plants, 10 of our most popular varieties, ail hardy, boxed secure, for 59cts, large boxeg $l. Also, Carter's Imperial Hardy Parpte- top Sweed Tyrnip Seed at 30cts per pound, postage pald, Address orders to JAMES J. GAY, Pownal, Lot 49, Jane 12—3i fri wkly 3: pd
Ladies’ Bepartment:
New Hats and Millinery,
Ribbons,
Flowers and Feathers,
Ornaments, Buttons,
Braids and Trimmings,
Laces and Embroideries,
New Silks and Dress Goods, Cashmeres,
Washing Fabrics for Summer,wear,
MIDSUMMER TRIP, 1885,
Winnipre, June 19. |
Generals Strange and Midleton, ani)
Colonels Otter and Smith, are slo.) |
but surely surrounding Big Baar. |
The prisoners taken after the battle of Batoche have arrived at Regina.
Half of the Canadian troops now 15 chie field will return within ten days.
The Senate's Amendment Denounc: =
Lunensoure, June 19.
Tho Methodist Conference passed strong resolutions denouncing the Senate’s amend- ment of the Scott Act, and declaring de- termination to oppose any party disloyal to temperance principles.
A Scott Act Victory. Orrawa, June 19. - The Scott Act was carried in Lincoln County by five hundred of a majority, aud Middlesex County by three thousand seven hundred. It was defeated in Perth by two hundred and sixty.
Methodist Conference.
Toronto, June 19.
The Methodist Conference in session hero deferred the consideration of the Uni- versity conference to the meeting of the General Conference next year.
Cholera in Spain.
Maprip, June 19. Six hundred and fifty new cases of cholera and one hundred and fifty deaths occurred in Spain yesterday.
Wx. Brown, Gold and Silver Plater, of such as spoona, forks, crnet stands, tea setts, watches, and jewelry of every description
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New Collars and Sets,
Coloured Velveteens,
Jerseys,
Children?s Suits,
Kid Gloves,
Shates for eveniag wear,
‘*stoman Cloths,
Gloves and Hosiery,
Silk and Merino Undereclotiing,
Silk Dolmans and Mantles,
Mourning Goods in great variety—GCloves, Crapes, &e.
The well-known Clipper Bark
“MOSELLSG,’
509 Tons Register, Coppered and Classed 10 years Al at Lloyds. R. RENDLE, Commander, WILE SAIL FROM
Liverpool for Charlottetown About the 25th JUNE next.
Gentiemen’s Department:
New Linen “ollers and Cuffs,
New Dress Shirts,
Gents’ Kid and Thread Gloves,
Silk and Merino Underwear,
Christy’s Best Hats,
Braces, Scarves and Ties,
Silk, Merino and Cotton Hosiery,
Best Silk and Alpaca Umbrellas,
New Worsted Cloths avd Scotch Tweeds. Linen and Silk Handkerchiefs.
WEEKS & C0
Ch’town, May 30, 155.
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For Freight or Pass»ge apply in London to JOHN PITCAIRN & SONS, 16 Great Win- chester Street, E. C. In Liverpool to PiT- CAIRN BROTHERS, 51 South John Street ; or here te the owners
PEAKE BROS. & Cd.
Ch’town,’ June 1, 1885—eo1 tf
CARRIAGES.
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‘Spe Flooring ad | Sheathing, a,
AVING been appointed by Messrs, Prim rose Brothers, of Pictou, agent for th- sale of their well known Grooved and Tongued SPRUCE FLOORING and SHEATHING, I HAVE NOW, and will continue to have on hand a stock of the same, WELL DRIED and SEASONED, which I have no hesitation in recommending as the best in the market. Messrs. Primrose Brothers are also vpre- pared to execute promptly orders left with me for any description of Spruce Scantling,
Boards, Laths, &c.
Single and Double Wagons,
E HAV a large stock of Carriages on
hand, which we offer cheap and on the same easy terms, These carriages are built of good stock and warranted to give good. satisfaction,
Parties wanting carriages would do well to call and inspect our stock before purchasing elsewhere, -
Painting, Trimming and Repairing of all kinds, at short notice at the old stand—
Shop on coraer of T.iace and Grafton Strects, Charlottetow »: [ap 18 why tf
A Fixe !}+ of new boots just received at
, Upper Great George Street.
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For further particulars apply at my resi dence, Prince Street. ‘ THOMAS ALLEY.
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LARGE & SON.
April 11, 18865
CITY SCHOOLS.
HE Midsummer Examinations of the Charlottetown Public Schools will be held as follows, viz:
At Queen Square School, On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th.
At West Kent Strect Schoo},
On THURSDAY, JUNE 25th.
At Prince Street School,
On FRIDAY, JUNE 26th.
Commencing each day at 1) o'clock , a.m. At 12 oclock, noon, the pupils will ve cor- vened in the Main Hall, where the Governor General’s Medals and Certificates of Profi. ciency from the Fchool Board will be pre- sented to those entitled to receive them.
The parents of the pupils and citizens gen- erally are invited to be present,
ISAAC OXENHAM, Secretary of School Board June 17th, 1885—til 26¢h
The “Noisy Boys.”
TO THE TRADE.
FPXHE “Noisy Boys” Cigar; the best Cigar ou the market.
Wholesale Only. Sole Agent for Prince Kdward Jslanc, JAMES BYRNE.
Ch’town, June 12—30ins
LORNE HOTEL,
Grand Tracadie Beach,
This Favorite Watering Place will
Re-fpen on Dominion Day, 1st July,
uoder experienced Managers from the United States,
Visitors will find this p'ace agreeable during the warin weather. tf—june6
P, &, isand Steam Navigation Co
rg vr Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held in their office, corner Great George and Lower Water Streets, on MONDAY, the tweaty- second day of June, at 7 o'clock in the even
ing, for election of directors and othe: business. F. W HALES, Sccretary.
Ch’town, June 6, 1885-—tl date
Flour and Cornmeal.
NOW RECELVING : 250 Bris ‘*Kent” and ‘‘Beaver.”’
1245 do ‘*Apex” Superior Extra. 250 do ‘’Herald” Choice Superioa. 259 co K, D. CORNMEAL,
Wholesale at Lowest Prices
FENTON T. NEWBERY. June 11-——jour her 2:
Raisins, Rice, & Beans.
LANDING TO-DAY :
59 boxes choice ‘‘Elem:” Cooking RAISINS, 15 barrels BEANS,
25 sacks RICE.
FENTON T. NEWBERY.
COAL. COAL.
ISCHARGING at Queen’s Wharf, cargo of Pictor Nut Coal,
Orders taken for all kinds of Coal at lowest prices, viz: ACADIA, rut and round. INTERCOLONIAL, VALE, do, ALBION, de. ALBION, slack (blacksmiths). SYDNEY (old mines) round. SYDNEY (Cow Bay) round. ANTHRACITE (Egg and Chestnut sizes )
CAPT. JOHN HUGHES, Water Street. Ch'town, May 5, 1885--2mo eod her 3mos
WANTS, LOST, FOUND, de.
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OUSE TO LET—On Upper Queen St., containing five rooms; a large garden also if reqnired; poesession immediately. Apply to James I’, Curtis, janis Vi JANTED-—A Housemaid and ook. ¥ Apply to Mrs. John Longworth. ja 18 2i da wk
paige Keys, tied together; the owner . ean have the same by paying for this advertisement, Apply at THe KXaMINER office juols
Yo OST—Two Photographs ; the finder will confer a favor on the owner by returning to J. P. Ross, Osborne House. janldS
€ETANTED—A Girl to do general house-
work. Apply to Mrs. W. D. McKay, Prince Street. junl2 ILORS WANTED.—Coat, Pant and
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I Vest Makers wanted immediately by the Subscriber at his Tailoring Establishment, Sidney Street, next door to Dorsey’s Factory. —J, A. McDoxaLp. junell
OOK. WANTED,--One who can ccme well recommended. Good wages given. Apply to Mrs. J. H, Scammell, residence Lan- caster, N. B., or office of Scammell Bros,
Magee Block, St, John, N. B. lw—jal2
YT ANTED—An xperienced Saleswoman
for adry goods store in this city. Ad-
dress A. K., Post Office, Charlottetown, stat- ing what experience avd reference. jun3
a2 ANTED—At D. A. Bruce’s, 4 coat, 3 pant and 2 vest makers. Competent hands will get the highest prices. may 28
rz\WO GENTLEMEN can be accommodated with room and board in a private family.
Pleasant central location. Apply at this Office, {may 27