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Tue Darty EXAMINER. DECEMBER 23, 1882.

CHRISTMAS.

WE celebrate next Monday the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. It is the habit

of the world to-day to set apart a certain |

time in commemoration of the men who have rendered high service to the race. The leaders of thought, the great dis coverers and inventors, who, by what they have said and done, have helped on the progress of the world, are justly en- titled te receguition from their fellows. And it is a pleasing sign to see men turn for a moment from the thoughtless enjoy- ment of others’ benefits and give their attention to the men who have wrought out these benefits. How much does Jesus Christ! Appearing at a time when the drama of the old religions was played out; when those who held the keys of know- ledge entered not in themselves, and kept out the masses whom they wished to hold in spiritual serfdom; when prophecy had disappeared from earth, and the best that prevailed was a cold

the world owe to

stoicism or a restrained indulgence ; when there was no certain basis ol

morals ; He, in a short public life of less than four years, established a movement and created a force which are the main conditions of our present civilization. Certainly our civilization is defective enough. We have not cultivated the full manhood which was Christ’s ideal. He is still, 1» his conduct and principles, for ahead of the aim and practice of the nineteenth century. But He has not had fair play,so tospeak. Civilization end religion have been divorced: with Him they were one. Religion was merely the tone of mind in which He performed the duties of citizen and of reformer: it was not a thing apart. He was nothing of the recluse. He identified Religion with Life, and Life with Service. His highest dignity was to be useful. But the

identity became lost; and perhaps we are only coming to recognize vow the real nature and value of His work. The peculiar service

which He did render was this: He stated the claims of man on man; He showed iu His life the meaving and measure of those claims ; and He established the con- nectien between rightousuess—the re- cognizing and conforming to those claims —and eternal life. This is the basis and sanciion of Right, that he that doeth it abideth forever. Of course we take for granted, as proved, the fact of His Re- surrection. Deny this, or prove that it did pot take place, and Christ becomes a mere enthusiast, Himself deluded in his most cherished hopes. This is not the place to discuss this matter at large; but the hold, the increasing hold, which an irtelligent Christianity is taking of the world to-day, is owing to the conviction that this connection be- tween Righteousness and Life is estab- lished, equally well with any fact of science. In this light we do well to pause and think of the obligations we are under to the Reformer of Judea; for the teachers of moral science, seize, as their last conclusions, the principles on which He acted, as it seems, intuitively ; andremembering what He has taught as to duty and service, we crave an observance of the festival in the spirit of His life.

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Christmas at Home.

As we write the Great Festival of the year is drawing very near. For weeks past the little ones have been anxiously counting the days to Christmes, aad we faucy wecan hear from multitudes of sweet childish voices, the glad exclama- tion: Only one more day now! As the tired, but happy mother, lays her darlings to rest to-night, she will be required to give again the oft-repeated assurance that this is the last night that must pass before that on which Santa Claus comes with his burden, to them infinitely more

recious than all the wealth of the folie The last task undertaken by willing fingers is now nearing com- pletion, the secrets which have for weeks been se carefully kept are ready for dis. closure, and the gifts, trifling it may be in themselves, but, measured by the love of the givers, very valuable, are ready for bestowal. During the past week many of our friends from the country have taken from town, hidden among their necessary purchases, sundry small parcels which have a mysterious tendency to make them forget the long road and the keen wind. To-night in spite of hard times our stores will be fill- ed with mothers and fathers, striving to select from the wares so temptingly dis- played suitable gifts for the loved ones, while sisters, brothers, or sweethearts who chance to meet in the streets, or in the shops, shew a most unusual disinclin- ation for each others society. We hope the good old fashion of making Christmas boxes will never go out.

lt is very sweet to be reminded by them ot the love of our friends; and it is good for us all once at least in the year to spend a little time in studying the tastes of those we love and trying to gratify their wishes. To the poor, too, the gifts bestowed now have a double value, speaking as they do of the warm

hearts and tender consideration of their |

brothers and sisters, who are blessed with a larger share of this worlds goods than they. There are we know many who find it out of their power to bestow even the smallest gifts, but there ure none 60 poor as not to be able to give

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the most costly gifts.

‘Ve have left our little friends but ‘have not forgotten them. Our fancy ‘follows them when, on Christmas Eve, induced by the promises and persuasions ‘of the older members of the family, they, having carefully hung up their stockings, vo to bed nousually early. We listen to the wispered speculations as to what to- morrow Will bring forth, till at last the weary eyelids close, the busy tongues and ‘busier brains are at rest, and silence reigns just at the moment that Santa Claus is ready to fulfil his benevolent mission. And, then the morning! Is there. we Wonder, in all the world such a happy sight as a group of children ex- amining their gifts by the dim light of the early Christmas morning? There, at least, anticipation is more than realiz- ed; avd no feelings except those of joyful surprise and loving gratitude fill the little hearts. Then follows the long happy day when every wish is gratified and during which, love is lord from the kitchen to the attic. Christmas is peculiarly the children’s day, and to those who have already far advanced on the journey of life, the sweetest feelings of childhood return as they gather once again under the parental roof. What though old Father Time in his remorseless way has made many changes in the group, silvering the head of father or of mother, drawing lines of care in the face of son or daughter, or transforming the pet of the household into a stalwart man or blooming maiden, while from all parts of the house the sounds of childish shout avd laughter tell that those who were erewhile children bave taken to upor themselves the cares and responsibilities, the hopes, and fears of married life. Even, he, the Great Divider has not been able to estrange the hearts of those who gather round the Christmas table with the same feelings of affection as when a merry group of children they shared the Christmas feast. And to the absent one, the hearts of all go out and his name or hers is spoken with fond regret. How many a one resident in lands far distant, it may be, thinks with moistened eye and softened heart of the dear ones at home.

But we are growing sad, aud sadness ill beseems the day. The evening is drawing near, and the children tired with play have gone to dream of the next Christmas day. Let us who are older ask ourselves if we have done well to spend the day in mirth and feasting We think so. Let us look at His ex- ample who in His bumble Galilean home first felt the impulse of that divine love which was so mightly to move mankind. While He sternly rebuked selfishness, greed, and hypocrisy, He warned those who followed Him from entertaining a revengeful thought or an impure desire. He was ever ready to share in the plea- sures of those with whom He lived, and never by word or sign showed that He looked with disapproval on innocent mirth or harmless enjoyment. He has taught us too, if we have tried to learn, that they who love most unselfishly and most devotedly those who are bound to them by the ties of kindred or asso- ciation, will partake in the greatest degree of that wider love which extends to every member of the great human family.

To all our readers then, and especially the little ones, we wish with all our heart, A Merry, Merry CurisTMas.

Chariottetown Hospital.

Wat are we doing for the poor? This is a question which comes up at Christmas. The true answer is “not much.” Still we are doing something, —more than we were in other years. The “ Charlottetown Hospital” has re- lieved us of much reproach. Since the Ist of October, 1881, when the last re- port was issued, there have been ad- mitted to the Hospital, one hundred and nine patieuts—who may be classified as follows :—

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“Oh God, that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains! that we should with joy, pleasance, and applause, transform ourselves into beasts.’"—SuHakks- PEARF.

Excessive driaking at Christmas tide is going out. Perhaps one reason is, that the stuff which is pow sold doesn’t give joy cr pleasance either in the drinking, or in the drunkeness, or after the drunk- is

eness past. Another reason is that most men have now too much respect for themselves to

make themselves lower than the beasts, even for aday. Certainly nothiog can be more unseemly than drunkenness at Christmas.

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—No less than 33,641 bushels of potatoes, 12,152 bushels of oats, 2,240 bushels of turnips, 40 careasses ef pork, 15 tubs of butter and 17 packages of lard, arrived in Halifax during three

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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

AT THE PUBLIO SCHOOLS.

ee . ADDRESS TO PRINCIPAL MILLER,

To Lemugt Mruter, Fse., Prineipal of the | West Kent Street School. Dear Srr,— At the close of another “school

term,” we desire to teader you our hearty

thanks for your untiring eXertions for our intellectual improvement.

If we have failed in our duty, and not made the progress that you and others had a right to expect, the fault is ours and not yours, for asa teacher you have bsen both kind and faithful.

Soon we shal enter upon another term, which we hope will be marked with closer application, and more success on our part and greater satisfaction to you our teacher.

We beg your acceptance of the accompany- ing smali token of our esteem for you, and wishing you, Mrs, Miller and family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,

We remain, on behalf of the school,

Yours truly, C. Harris, H. CrosskKiL1, H, Beer, F. Curtis.

ADDRESS TO MISS MACKINNON. To Miss E. McKixnon :

Dear Tracner,—Another year has glided awiftly by, on the shadowy pinions of time, and we find ourselves once more almost at the eve of Xmas. Yes, dear old Xmas with all its holy reminiscences and loving memories, and as weare about taking our customary holidays, we cannot leave without offering you our sincere thanks for the great interest you have taken in our improvement during the past year.

Rest assured, dear teacher, that your long and continued kindness will never be for- gotten, but will ever command our gratitude and respect. We sincerely wish you all the happiness this world can give, and when the thread of life is spun we hope to meet you in that far away home where the brows of all will be enriched with the diadem of immor- tality.

Please accept the accompanying small present as a souvenir of our love and esteem, while we all join in wishing you A Merry Xmas,

JANE Bart, Epira WILson, Errigz SMiru, Emicy \orrTs. On behalf of this Department. Charlottetown, Dec. 22nd 1882.

ADDRESS TO To Mr, SEAMAN :

Dear Srn,—On behalf of the pupils of your Department, we wish to heal you for the deep interest you have taken in us during the term now about to close. We beg leave t» assure you that you have the respect and esteem of those under your charge. As a small mark of our appreciation of your un- wearied labors in the schoolroom, we present you with this silver butter-cooler. And now, Dear Sir, wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, We remain,

J. McKinnon,

W, SMALL,

A. LARGE,

West Kent St. School, Dec. 22, 1882.

AVDRESS TO PRINCIPAL GAUL,

The Principal of the Queen Square School was yesterday presented, by his pupils, with a very affectionate address accompanied with a handseme inkstand in silver and gold. The teachers of the other departments also received suitable mo- mentus of the season.

MR, SEAMAN,

SHIP NEWS.

Hatirax, Dec. 21.—Ar schr James Semple, Ch’town, 125 bushels turnips, 226 do potatoes, 725 do oats; Jewel, Georgetown, 1300 bushels potatoes, 200 do turnips, 450 do oats, 7 car- easses pork, 4 qtrs beef, 4 pigs; Pet, do, 2,400 bush potatoes, 1 pig; Lettie May, Grand River, 800 bush oats, 1250 do potatoes, 55 do turnips, 8 do barley, 6 carcasses pork; Eugene McMillan, Montague, 2300 bush potatoes, 300 do oats, 2000 Ibs pork, 15 pgs lard; Vivace, Souris, 1646 bush oats, 115 do potatoes, 8 carcasses pork, 1 box geese; Bismarck, do, 1800 bush potatoes, 602 do oats.

Ar at Bristol, Dec. 18.—bark Willie Me- Laren, McLaren, New York. Ar at Queenstown, Dec.

Pope, McPhee, Baltimore.

Ar at Yarmouth, N. §., Dec. 20—schr Chlorus, Goodwin, from Charlottetown.

Ar at Boston, Dec. 19—schr Kohinoor, Spencer, Charlottetown.

Passed Fortress Munroe, Dec.

Alaska, Young, Montague.

Ar at Barbadoes, Nov. 24—schr Cepola, Nickerson, Summerside,

In port at Buenos Ayres, Nov. 14—barque- Geo. Peake and Ralph B. Peake, Charlotte town,

Brigt. Carita, arrived at Liverpool, 24th November.

Barkentine Erema, arrived at London, 30tb November.

Bark Moselle, December.

Barkentine Ethel Blanche, arrived at Liver- pool, 20th December.

Brigt. Zara, arrived at Liverpool, December.

Brig Alpheta, arrived at Liverpool, 22nd December. °

16—barque Lucy

18—brig

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MARRIED.

At the residence of the bride’s father, on Nov. 2’st., by the Rev. W. R. Frame, Mr. Hamilton LD. Coffin, of Savage Harbor, to Henrietta, youngest daughter of Mr. John Jardine, Head of Hillsborough.

At Lot 48, on Dec, 13th, at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. John Goodwill, Mr. Daniel McRae of Southport, Lot 48, to Miss Catherine McKachern, young- est daughter of Mr. Stephen McKachern, of Lot 48.

At the residence of the bride’s mother, Dor- chester Island, on the 18th instant, by the Rev, 8. R, Ackman, Mr. Douglas Buchanan, of Charlottetown, P. E. 1., to Cassie C. Me- Neil, of Dorchester, N. B.

DIED,

On the 22nd instant, at Mill View, John Roche Bourke, of paralysis, in the 86th year of his age. Funera] from his late residence on Sunday, at2 p. m.

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At Eldon, Belfast, on Tuesday the 5th iast., Charles Earnest, infant son of Charles and Katie McWilliam, aged 5 months and 24 days, Suffer little children to come unto me.

At Corawall, on the 12th instant, John Corbin, aged 75 years,

O LET—Immediate possession given of a desirable residence, situate on Upper Hillsborough Street, Rent low te a good tenant, Apply at the MYrcbapts Bank of P.

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INER, DECHMBER 23, 1882.

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LL. H. PROW SE

Will, for the next Fwo Weeks, give

SPECIAL BARGAINS,

Men’s Overcoats, Reefers & Ulsters, MEN’S FUR CAPS. Tweeds, Winceys, Wool Squares, Scarfs, Sacques, &e

Wea Everyone should call and see those Goods, as Great

Bargains will be given. L. E. PROWSE,

74 Queen Streei. 1ss2,_ i8s2.

BRITISH WAREHOUSE,

QUEEN SQUARE.

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To the Wholesale and Retail Trade:

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at very @lose prices. ment.

Fancy Woollens, Dress Goods, Fur Goods, a speciality.

A general assortment of Brussels, Tapestry and Seotch Carpets, of new desigas, ef extra value. Also Twine Mattings, Hemp, Carpets, Oilcloths, Paper Hangings, etc,, in variety, all of which are being disposed of at our usual low prices.

Ch’town, Dec. 19, 1882.

& A. BROWN & CO., are showing a general assortment of British and Foreign Dry Goods and Fancy Ware (suitable for the Ximas season), The very latest NOVELTIES shown in every Depart-

W.& A. BROWN & CO.

Ch’town, Dec, 15, 1882,

LONDON HOUSE,

BEFORE CHRISTMAS, The Following Goods, at Reduced Prices.

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A Lot of White Blankets, at $1.50 and $2.75.

A Lot of Men’s Reefing Jackets, $2.75 and $3.50.

A Lot of Men's Overcoats, $4.00 and $4.50.

A Lot of Men’s Ulsters, $5.50.

A Lot of Men’s Pants, $2.60, $2.50 and $3.00.

4 Lot of Ladies’ Cloth Sacques, $1.00, $1.75 and $2.25,

A Lot of Ladies’ Skirts, 50 cents.

A Lotof Cheap Tweeds, 40, 50 and 60 cents up, for Men’s and Boys’ Wear.

A Lot of Winceys, Weol Goods and Dress Goods,

A Lot Men’s Wool Underclothing, very low.

A Let of Men’s Shiris, job lots.

A Lot of Horse Rugs and Carriage Wraps at very low prices.

GEO. DAVIES & CO.

Charlottetown, Dec, 8, 1882.

G. H. HASZARD.

Jecaminiiniaicvvaiimailt le iansieiiiiaal tie

CHRISTMAS CARDS.

epemppneicenemneyiyendl ancien imeem Y Stock for this season will consist of selected designs from several of the

Largest and Best Known Manufacturers’, and will be the Most Com plete assortment of Rich and Elegant Cards ever shown.

The Fringed Cards

Will be particularly attractive, many of them being furnished with the Newest styles of Fringe, such as the Loop, Crimp, Tartan and Scollop.

For useful and appropriate presents, I have a large Stock of Superior Stationery, and will make up boxes of Note Paper and Envelopes and stamp them with either Initia] Letter, Monogram, or Crest.

IE IM EM BBR,

This is the Cheapest Place in the City, to buy all kinds of Stationery.

GC. H. HASZARD,

i8 Queen Street.

Ch’town, Nov. 30, 1882.—eod 1m

WINTER WEAR. D. A. BRUCE, MERCHANT TAILOR,

HAS JUST OPENED

100 FUR CAPS, 200 CLOTH CAPS,

FROM THE FINEST TO TEE CHEAPEST QUALITIFS, AND IN THE LATEST STYLES.

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FUR COATS. IN COON AND ASTRACHAN,

These G . = res meee nee must be sold, and are offered at the lowest prices. Call and

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SALE of Pp cals, ete,, will take place oa Periodj,

Room, on the evening of Ww 27th instant, at eight Celok aemaey,

HEN Dec, 23.—~ 3i ENBY SMITH,

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WOOD. Woop.

Nice Pine Kindling and Hard Wood FOR SALR,

At Woodyard between Baptist Skating Rink.

WM. RHOR Ch'town, Dec, 23.—eod im pd ws

CONCERT AND READINGS Si. Paul's Schoolroom, TUESDAY EV'NG, 26th IN,

PROGRAMME, |

1, Duet (Piano), “Victoria Waltzes,” § The Misses Holl ”

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2. Solo (Vocal), ‘*Yeoman’s Wedd Song, C . hee

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ees oan A. ] af esBrisay, K. Davies, K. Hensley;

Mrs. G. Macleod, Misses K.

L. Brecken, G. and F. Holl ; (Bass) Capt,

Maxwell, Messrs. H. Ha zard, RB. Cant,

T. May, S Gray, V. Longworth, Proceeds of Concert in aid of the f of

** Ladies’ Industrial Aid Society,” of St,

Chifreh. aie Doors open at 7.30; Concert to commence at

8 o'clock.

Admission, 15 cents, Dec. 22, 1882.—3i

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— NOTICE

ae Stockholders of Bank of P, B, Island.

MEETING of Stockholders of the above

Bank who are desirous of considering the advisability of appecling from the deci. sion of the Judge, fixing the call at $80.00 per share, are requested to meet in Mesers, Welsh & Owen’s Brick Building, corner of Queen and King Stree's, upstairs, over Teles graph Rooms, on Tuesday next, 26h instant, at 12 o’clock, noon. Signed on bebalf of several Stockholders,

THOS. MORRIS.

Ch’town, Dec, 22, '$82,—%i

HOLIDAY GOODS.

Acme-Club Skates,

At our Reduced Prices, are within the reach of nearly all,

JONATHAN CROOKE'S

POCKET CUTLERY,

So justly celebrated, are but a little higher cost than the ordinary Sheffield Goods, Our assortment in this line is very large.

JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS’

TABLE CUTLERY,

Is decidedly the best made, We have a variety of patterns.

OUP WHOLE STOCK OF CENERAL

HARDWARE AND TOOLS,

At the discounts we give from former prices, ensures good value for the buyer.

10 to. 25 per cent, taken off,

or prices marked down to correpond.

A. A. BALDWIN & 60.

Ch’town, Dec, 19, 1882.—5i

McLEOD &MORSON, Barristers & Attorneys-at-Law,

SOLICITORS, NOTARIES PUBLIC, ETC.

OFFICES :

Reform Club Committee Rooms, Opposite Post Office, Charlottetown, P. E. Island,

Merchants’ Bank of Halifax Building, Sum- merside, P. E. Island.

MONEY TO LOAN, ou good security, at moderate interest.

Nes, MeLrop,

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