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OUR CHURCHES. SERVICES AND SERMONS ON SUNDAY. eT, PAUL'S CHURCH.

In the morning, the Rey. Alfred Osborne, delivered an eloquent sermon. His text was taken from Rev. XX, 7th verse to end {h of chapter: ** And when the thousand ve Have ¢ spared, Satan shall be loosed oul { 8 Prison, Ac,. &e. The following are a few extracts from this discourse, so far ase FP PReHMwOTrY SET VE ws

6 words ‘** death and ‘* he < men- ti in verse 15, mean the grave and land of pari Vhe most learned men have fail-

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elation the seals be ing closed until Christ hiirrse lf shall open therm. Any person W ho Bays that he is avle to undo titose seals, is a fool. Revelation is a vision, and is,in figur-

ative language. It has always been the most difficult portion of the Seriptures to inter- pret. The idea of Christ reigning, in per- son, one thousand years, seems to be against the whole teaching of the Bible. The Ca- tholic Faith is, that Christ shall come and judge the world. Read St. Matthew XXV chap : 3ist, and Ist Thess. IV chap : 16th and [7th verses. If, as some argue, the good be already raised to glory, then the Judgment is a monstrous farce ; and if the wicked are not to rise for one thousend years, then it must be the Saints who have

fallen from faith. The Millennium is a

. } “speculativ< dogma, and no «doc- trine of the Church. Over the open grave your clergyman tells you

(read the order for the burial of the dead) and in the baptismal service we are taught (see the Ministration of Public Baptisin), i conclude therefore that Christ's comimg 1s to bring men to judgment. There seems to be two things to consider at the end of our Advent serviees + the apostacy of men and the coming of Jesus. We read that there will be a falling away first. Every day new sects spring up. Scarcely have we time to examine into the creed of one sect before another appears. The most popular preach- erof the present day is he who preaches the Let us remember that we are to be judged by the Bible. Those who have sinned against forms and cere- monies shall be judged by the law; and those who have sinned against grace shall be judged by grace. Every person shall be justly judged. Mr. Osborne's opinion was that a season of great lawlessness would visit the Church, and after that a period of intense persecution such as has never yet heen experienced and could be endured only by the eleet. The millenium, or in other words, Christ’s reign of a thousand years upon earth, had its origin with the earliest heretics, viz., the Gnostics. They promulgat- ed it to forward their own worldly and sensual belief. The concluding part of the sermon was+an exhortation to his _hear- ers to live in this life, that they might at the last day hear their names read out vf the Lamb’s. Book of Life.

METHODIST BRICK CHURCH.

The Rev. Mr. Lathern preached trom the

words of Solomon, Eccle. 3rd chap. 15th

verse, ‘‘ That which hath been is now, and that which is to be hath already been ; and God requireth that which is past.” It is net easy to get any complete views of -the subject matter of a book or treatise unless we view it from the same standpoint as the writer. It is only by acomplete understand- ing of the doctrine of justification by faith that we can comprehend the writings of St. Paul. It is only by passing through experi- ences somewhat similar to Solomon that we ean understand the book of Ecclesiastics. The Psalms have been, since the time they were written, the songs of the. Church. The Proverbs contain the very essence, the very kernel and core of wisdom, and have been the guide of many. ‘The solemn, grand and sublime writings of Isaiah contain some of the most important prophecies of the Old

Testament. But what shall we say of the book of Ecclesiastics. Its skeptical and

- misanthropical utterances have excited the

astonishment of all ages. We all “know of the book of Solomon ; but who can deter- mine when it was written. It is believed by some that the great prince and preacher returned to God im his last days, and that after his return he penned this book, De-

arting from God in the zemith of his glory,

e sought his enjoyment in earthly things, in riches, in poerty, in architecture, he thought to find good in the wisdom of this world and in wine. After he had drawn all the enjoyment it was possible to experience from these things, he declared them to be * All vanity and vexation of spirit.”” Wealth, power, beautiful works and convivial enjoy- ment he pronounced as ‘‘ All vanity.”

Vanity was written on his throne, on everthing in which he delighted. In his

season of departure from God a feeling of gloom seized him, and the conviction of sin and vanity found utterance in the words that to ‘‘Fear God and keep His command- ments is the whole duty of man.” Solomon’s life seems to have been an experiment for all ages. Dark and gloomy as was the ex- perience in the Life of Solomon, it is but the experience of many in our day. Lord Eldon, ‘who was raised to one of the highest posi- tions in the gift of the State, when approach- ing his end said that there were but a few weeks of quiet between the vexations of life and the grave. Pitt, the most brilliant statesman of any age, died of a broken heart. Lord Byron seemed to catch some of the spirit of Ecclesiastics, The pursuit of hap- piness away from God is all vanity. The fz00d preacher was deeply impressed with the monotone of things. ‘That which hath been shall be.” One generation passeth away, another cometh. ‘This year is as the last,and the next willbe the same as this. On a dark, murky night, the thunder may roll and a flash of lightning reveal to us every- thing around. We may be engaged in the pleasures of life, but truth reveals to us the overwhelming importance of our account- ability to God. The thoughts and actions of life make the destiny of eternity. From the standpoint of the closing year, we ask

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|Sack over the past, we can mark the loving (kindness of God. We have been upon a }great Journey,--we have been. revolving | through space with great velocity, yet no laccidents or collisions haye happened to us. ‘hen present your

unto God, V hat t . lt has. brought. disap- ,peintment and business perplexity. Many }@ full cup untasted has been dashed away.

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And shall break with blessings on your head.”

| Another question of great importance to ius all is: What have we done with the lyear? A movement was going on in the ‘heart of Solomon dike the movement in the pianetry system, and he proclaimed the fact that there was a time for everything. There is one great standpoint which we shall oc- eupy. When the planets shall melt with fervent heat we will remember our account- ability to God. Has the year that is fast closing taught us to apply our hearts unto wisdom, or have we squandered it! Have we been redeeming the time? The business man takes advantage of every circumstance. That is the idea of the Apostle redeeming the time. ‘This is a tine when the merchant endeavors tn have his books balanced and accounts furmshed, How has it been with the transactions for eternity? It is a solemn thought that your spiritual record is being written. The merchant likes to begin the new year with a clean sheet, It is pos- sible for us to begin the new year with a clean sheet, so to speak, for God says, ‘ I am He that blotteth out your iniquities.” The dark record in the book of remembrance may be blotted out. The solemnity of this ‘occasion forces wpon me the theught that both preacher and people shall have to stand before the great God. Let us do eur duty.

ST, JAMES’ CHURCH.

At the morning service Rev. Kenneth McLennan’s discourse was from the follow- ing text : St. Luke 24th chap., 29th verse,— ‘* But they constrained him, saying, ‘Abide with us for it is toward evening and the day is far spent ;’ and he went in to tarry with them.”

The preacher commenced by remarking that the narrative of the two disciples’ journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus was one of the most tender and beautiful in tho whole Seriptures. He pictured the two brethren walking in sadness, talking over the wonderful events that had just taken place, when a seeming stranger joined them and asked the cause of their sadness and perplexity. They then sketched out to their companion the éareer of Jesus, His mighty works, His trial and death, and the women’s report of his resurrection. They had hoped that it was He who was to re- deem Israel ; but now they were disappoint- ed and sorrowful. The stranger then shews them from the Scriptures that the pathway

grave. They found in the stranger a sym- pathizer, and listened eagerly. The ser- mon Christ preached from the Old Serip- tures found a way to their hearts. Their hearts found a heart to love them, and they were drawn together by a commoti_ sympa- thy. “They wished to hear more of his wondreus knowledge, and asked him to stay with them, and he did stay ; and they re- alized that he was the very Christ. They 'go to their companions and tell the story of their wonderful companion, and he shows himself as their Saviour when he appears

and feet.* He showed them that He was their friend and brother as much as He was before His resurrection. Clirist had con- quered His oppressors and appeared to His disciples in triumph when their thoughts were about him. Can it be doubted that he will come and be present now with those that look for. him with eager and loving hearts. At this season we may all say it toward evening and the day far spent.

spirit and with honest hearts Jesus wi come and tarry with us and preside at our feast. Old hearts looking back on lost opportunities and regretting the neglected councils of God may well feel sad. They surely ought to ask the friend that loves them to abide with them, for the day is far spent. If they with earnest hearts turn to the Saviour he will give them the joys of a new spiritual life, The aged Christian has trusted his soul’s highest interests with Christ. And the nearer the shadows of death, the more earnest he is in asking Christ to abide with him, for the day is far spent,

‘The middle aged, in their strength and prosperity, may think that they can walk alone. But the shadow of night is coming, and how can they die without a Saviour. Even the young, with their high hopes, their day may be far spent, their hopes may not be realized, and they should ask .Christ to abide with them now, Then would they make sunny and happy hemes here for a few years, and be prepared, when the shadows of death come, to enter their Saviour’s home on high. The disciples gave their best {years to the service of Christ. We are all, old and young, approaching the evening of life, and should be earnest in asking the friend that sticketh closer than a brother, to abide with us. In middle age many shad- ows cross our path,—Loss of health, of friends, or prosperity. But if we are walk- ing with Jesus, they will become bright. Jesus left his home on his resurrection morn- Ing to attest to his people that he was the very Jesus who walked with them on earth. |The same Jesus is knocking at the door of our hearts now, and if we ask him to ta | with us,he will respond to the call as he did to the disciples of old. Another year is nearly | gone,—it’s evening is at hand. Let us all, with heartfelt sincerity and earnestness, ask the friend that walked with the disciples to tarry with us, for the day is far spent. He will surely respond to the call. Then all will be well, even if the shadows of death gather around us. He will reveal himself to our souls 4s the conqueror of Death,

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WATCH-NIGHT SERVIGR,

{n accordance with the time-honored ecus- tom of the Methodist Church throughout the world—‘}. employment of the last mo- mentsof tie year in solemn religious service, a watch-nigit service will be held evening in the Prince Methodist The whole service, hymns (selecied) prayers offered, and eddresses delivered, have special refer- ence to the solemnity of the how. The last moments of the ceparting year, are

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spent by the worshippers in silent prayer. Then, as the New Year is ushered in, the | congregation are invited to join in the New! Year’s hymn: ‘‘ Come let us anew, our! journey pursue, ‘* Roll round with the! year.” One speciality of the Methodist | Watch-night is, that, while under the direc- | tion of the Pastor of the Church, the ar- rangements are varied, and lay-members of | the Church, usually local preachers, are | called upon to take part in the service.

Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court.

Dec. 31.—Francis McKenna, drunk and in- capable, was fined $2 or 8 days; James Curran, same offence, was‘tined the same; John Doyle, larceny, was ordered to be imprisoned for six months with hard labor.

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NOTICE! — NEVER in the history of the “LONDON Howse” have we been selling Dry Goops so LOW as at present, and we would invite these in Town and country, whe have not participated in the Expraor- DINARY BARGAINS we are giv-

ing, to callat once.

We only ask a personal inspection to show that we are, in good faith, SELLING OFF at the LOW PRICES advertised,

GEO. DAVIES & 8.

Dee. 13th, 1877.—eod2w

Wwmre BEA

Dec. 5-—pat 3i

- BOOK & JOB

PRINTING!

neatly and expeditiously executed,

AT THE “EXAMINER” OFFICE

under the careful supervision of

J. W. MITCHELL,

NS —20 Barrels in stock. CARVELL BROS,

We are now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Printing, such as

LETTER HEADS, BILL HEADS, CIRCULARS,

CARDS.

DODGERS,

HANDBILLS, POSTERS,

AND ALL KINDS OF

Bank and Legal Blanks,

&e. ke &e. AT MODERATE PRICES.

Office :—Jngs’ Old Stand,

Corner Great George and Water Streets.

- . ‘i te ee ee en, Crry or CHARLOTTETOWN, Mayor’s Otfice, Dec, 27, 1877.

SEALED TENDERS

AY JILL be received at the Mayor’s Office,

endorsed ‘' Tenders for Blacksmith Work,” until TUESDAY, 15th January, 1877, at 4p, m., for Blacksmith Wor required for the City of Charlottetown during the year ending Sist December, 1378. Speci- fication to be seen at the Mayor's Office. By order,

WM. B. MORRISON,

‘ City Clerk, Dec, 27—2aw till 15th ar till 15th

GROCERIES.

$1 Hkds, SUGAR,

REDUCED PRICES

CASH SALE!

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J.D. MASON& C0

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A i —< |Cleaned, Dyed “and Curled. Kid G SELL N ( ( tF Neckties and Ribbons Cleaned aan

AT GREATLY (

A LARGE LOT OF LADIES’ WINTER

FANCY DRESS COODS, AT COST.

A LOT OF LADIES’

FANCY DRESS

Slo K Ss.

LESS THAN COST.

Black or Colored Silks,

LOW, TO CLEAR.

French Merinos |

-AND-

Cashmeres,

OF BEST MAKES,§OF EXTRA VALUE FROM 46e.

BLACK LUSTRES,

From L5e to™70c.

PAISLEY SHAWLS,

$4.70-—WORTH $5.84,

A large lot of

WINTER SHAWLS

Faney and Plain, to elose lot from $1.10,

Beaver, Pilot & President

Csi LS:

(Cheap). PLAIN AND FANCY

WOOL TWEEDS

From 60c., (for Ulsters).

Grapes, Fringes, Ribbons,

Feathers and Flowers, (cheap).

WOVE HOSIERY,

PLAIN and FANCY MIAN N BLS, A LOT OF

LADIES’ TRIMMED HATS,

From 75 cents.

Velvet, Plushes, & Velveteens,’

Black and Fancy Shades, (very low),

Ladies’ Stays & Corsets,

From 36 cents.

TABLE LINEN, SHIRTINGS, SHEETINGS and COUNTERPANES, MIRROR CURTAINS and DAMASKS.

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\UCTION SALES.

BANKRUPT SALE.

| TO BE SOLD, BY AUCTION,

iOnm the premises occupied by the Herald Printing @ffice, on

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‘Werluesday, 28rd Jan,, 1878,

i Fairhaven Press,

f dotumbian Hand Press, together with allthe Type, Furniture and Paper’ belonging to the Printing Office. A cati logue of articles can be seen at the Office of the subscriber. EB. WILSOY HIGGS, Dec, 312i oe

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OSTRICH FEATHERS

yel. Also— Gent's Clothi Orders left at the Shop of Mew. we

Stumbles, 27 Great George Street, promptly

attended to, G. C. Gilmour,

Silk Dyer, ete., Fitzroy S Dec. 26—lm 2aw oy F y Street.

res RAISINS, cURRANTS, ALMONDS, PURE SPICES, NUTS, GENUINE ESSENCES, HERBS, CANDIED PEELS, GELATINE, MARMALADE, JELLIES, DRY SWEET GINGERY

/MACCARONI, VERMICILLI,

PICKLES AND SAUCES, PURE PORT & SHERRY WINES. HENNESSY’S BRANDY, &c., &e. W. R, WATSON, Dec. 20, 1877.

LEV bE. ~

‘iS HONOR the Lieutenant Governor wi H hold a LEVEE at Government aon on TUESDAY, the First day of January next, 1878, at the hour of one a’elock.

Each gentleman is requested to be provided with a Card, to be handed to the Aide-de. Camp in waiting.

Gentlemen paying their respects to His Honor on the occasion will please to enter by the eastern door,

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J. LONGWORTH, Lt.-Col. and Aide-de-Camp. R. R. HODGSON,' Lt.-Col. and Aide-de-Camp. Government House, 24th Dec., 1877—

NOTICE,

Ali Tersons indebted to the Lisiate of the tate Hon. tat- rick Watker, are required to seliie up thetr Accounts within one month from thes date.

the large and well-assoriea Stock on hund will be cleared Out af FIRSZ COS? for cash ’ ondy.

ANG OS 7. MeCORUACR, Manager.

December 17, 1877—2w

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Wants, ete., ete.

Ks” Advertisements under this heading, in space not ex-= ceeding half an inch, will be inserted. for Trion CEN Ls per

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OST— Last Sunday evening, 30th instant, £4 between Post Office and Wesleyan brick Church, a LEATHER WALLET, containing asumof Money and papers of value to the The finder will be rewarded by leav- ing ‘t at this Office.

Dec, 31—3i eod pat 2i law

OST—On Monday, the Sist inst., om Queen Street, a Bunch of KEYS. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at the EXAMINER Office, Dec, 31—tf

\ 7. ANTED—To do General Housework, a Servant GIRL. Highest wages paid. Enquire at this office. Ch’town, Dec. 31, 1877.

OUND — On the street, on Sunday night,

a Fur BOA. Apply at the Examiner

Office, corner Great George and Water Streeta, Dec, 31—

\ JANTED — A Good HOUSEMAID, Apply at once at the Revere House. Ch’town, Dec. 29—3i ReMEMBER you can still get the best American, Baldwin, Greening and Russett Apples, at corner Pownal and Water streets.

—F. T. & W. L. Dean. de266i T° LET.--A_ large new three-story House, on Dorchester street, near

(Extra Cheap. )

WOOL, UNION, FELT and

PETINGS, (cheap); STAIR CARPETS,. - STAIR DAMASKS, (very low).

25 Ebis. do.,,

255 Packages TEA,

135 Boxes RAISINS, 10 Bbis. CURRANTS,

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All of Finest quality and at lowest figure

BEER & SONS.

Ch’town, Noy, 30, 1877,

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Good, All-Wooi 16-4 Blankets.

gw $2.90 Ga

Floor and Table OILL-CLOTHS, MENS’ REEFING JACKETS, (Good) from $4.60. ts OVERCOATS, (Good) from $5.70. “ ULSTERS, trom $9. 80.

J. .D. MASON & CO.

(Charlottetown, Dec, 18, 1877,

HEMP CAR |

‘Queen street. Apply to B. O’CALLAGHAN, Dec, 21, e877.

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\ ANTED.-To Rent, a Shop, suitable for painting sleighs and wagons in for the winter. Apply to Epwarp Maceowan, City Painter. Dec. 22, 1877,—3ieod pat 2ioaw

y ,ANTED— Immediately, a Tanner and Courier. Apply to Srmon Borger, Head St. Peter's Bay. Dec. 22, 1877,—tf

y JANTED TO EXCHANGE.-—A Single Jaunting Sleigh, nearly new, for a

DOUBLE-SEATED SLEIGH. Apply at thig

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