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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

DECEMBER 24, 1887.

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CHRISTMAS. [ue temple of Janus is closed. There is no war in the world. While we celebrate the fi the Prince of Peace, peace pre-

yails among the nations, But neither nations nor men can yet be said to live fully inspired by the spirit of

rl Cit

ana thirsting

peace exist too many men under

arms for battle, too many

infernal engines and munitions, too much

ntention, chaffering, backbiting, slander-

ing and | the danger of war in

tterness ;

near future is too apparent, the exist-

ence of feelings the reverse of loving ana f cannot shut our

peaceful is too real ;—we

“yes to the fact that the principles of the Pr P na not yet been half learned, are 1 yet half appreciated.

Sti t is reassuring to know that they are sufficiently powerful to keep vast armies in sk, and to restrain men who have war in wir hearts from acts of open violence. We are fain to h pe that they are still eXieudiag, still gaining power over the ids and wills of men; and that each succeeding Christmas festival finds the world a Jittle better than the last. In our own country, peace is accompanied by prosperity and progress. Over all t

wide extent of Canada the people are thriv-

ing aud bopeful There are, of course,

some individual cases of poverty and suffer-

ing to call into activity the generous im-

puls { the Many who are in more tortun- ate imstances. But we have great suse for thankfulness and may well be verry at this glad Christinas time.

A Happy, Happy CHRISTMAS TO ALL.

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—The Monetary Times says :—‘‘ Some 120,000 pounds of potato starch was entered at the Eastport, Maine, custom

week, from Prince Edward Island, and the amount of duty paid there- on was $2,400. Why should not our P. E. island friends complete the manufacture of the starch instead of sendiag it to the United States to be worked up/ There is a large market in Britain for this article.”

house last

The officers of the law who have suc-

ceeded in again breaking up the illicit whiskey still near Souris, are to be com-

We merry Christmas after their good stroke of business, and hope they will catch the distiller next time.

mended for their energy and activ ity.

, 1 wish them 4

The harbors and rivers of this Pro- vince are still open on this Christmas eve, 18387.

Meeting at Montague Bridge.

Tue adjourned meeting under the aus- pices of the Three Rivers Dairymen’s As- sociation was held in the Hall at Montague Bridge on Wednesday, the 21st inst., but was not very numerously attended.

The meeting was called to order by the President, Geo. F. Owen, Esq., who briefly explamed the object of the Three Rivers Dairymens’ Association, and gave a short aocount of the work it had accomplished. He announced that the first subject to be discussed was the question of Commercial Uniou. /f time permitted the advisibility of establ:shing a Cheese Factory would afterwards be considered.

Dr. Robertson was sorry to see so small a meeting, as he was anxious to hear the opinions of the farmers on the question of Commercial Union, for no doubt it would be vane of the principal subjects discussed in Parliament in Ottawa this winter. He was a free trader himself, and believed in that policy. He thought the people of this Is- land were unanimously in favor of a Reci- procity Treaty with the United States, such as we had from 1854 to 1866. The only question was whether it would be advisable to agree to «a **Commercial Union,” if a Reciprocity I resuy uit the bruadest possibie 043'3 390710 nut be obtained. After show-

ing the advantages that would accrue to this Island from greater freedom im the interchange of cuimmodities between

this Island and the United States, he suggest- ed that it would beadvisableto postpone the meeting until another night, when possibly a ureater nuwber would be prese nt.

Juhu G. Serimgeour, Esq., M. L. C., was strongly in faver of Commercial Union, and forcibly showed the benefits that would follow its aduption. He said that although many officials would lose their positions on the boundary line between Oanada and the United States if this Union was affected, yet the people generally would be in pocket by having these custom houses swept away.

James D. Dewar, Esq., submitted the following resolution, which was seconded by W. C. White, Esq.

Resolved, That in the opinion of this meet- ing, convened under the auspices of the Diiryman’s Association of Taree Rivers (King’s County), a removal of all restrictions on Trade between the Dominion of Canada and the United States is most desirable, either by Reciprocity Treaty or Commercial Union.

After some remarks from Mr. in support of the motion, it was resolved that the debate be adjourned until the second Tuesday in January, when the Associatioa will hold a meeting at the Schoolhouse in New Perth

Dewar, resolution on

at 7 o'clock p. m., to which the general public are invited. The meeting then

adjourned. Montague, Dec. 21, 1887. —————

Tue Boston Baxquet.—The Boston Travel. er gives a complete list of the Canadians who are to be present at the Merchants’ Associa- tion banquet, in Boston, on Wednesday next, to discuss Commercial Union. It appears from this list that the Dominion is to be represented by Hon. J. W. Longley, attorney- general of Nova Scotia; Hon. A, G. Blair, attorney-general of New Srunswick ; —_ Peter Mitchell, Montreal; W. Mulooh,

P., vice-chancellor of Toronto Uni- | versity; John § Macdonald, merchant, | Toronto; Mr. ID. B. Dick, Toronto; Dr.

O'Reilly, Toronto; Hon. Justice Patterson, lovonto; Mr. Andrew Robeetson, Montreal;

Hon, L, H. Davies, M, P., Charlottetown, P. | E. L.; Mr. J. B. Snowball, merchant and ex- | M. P., Chatham, N. B.; Mr. L. E. Baker, | President Yarmouth | Steamship Company. ,

Several other prominent politicians and basi- Bess Ten Were also ifVitell to attend, rt de ~ chad with thanks

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| tions of honor and trust.

(Rev. W. Harrison, in The Wesleyan. )

Nineteen hundred years ago, the world in nearly all its manifold relations and con- ditions was pagan from its loftiest pinnacle to its lowest foundation stone.

All the crowns and thrones were in un: christian and idolatrous hands. In the splendid palaces and temples of that distant day—in the song, art literature, eloquence and countless dwellings of that ancient world—heathenism formed a _ congenial abode, and spread itself and flourished in every province and clime where man had fixed his habitation and his home.

The government and anthorities, the wealth and commerce, the intellect and con- science, the heart, life, and ever-expanding history of the race—in fact the vast globe of human affairs—were controlled by forces and ideas which were pazan from first to last. Even Palestine, that land of a thousand sacred memories, had through the presence and influence of Rome’s dominion, become permeated by idvasand practices which mark - ed the outside heathen world. The powers which dominated and ruled mankind were of the most selfish, barbaric and degrading type. The whole moral and social life of that period slope downward, and the universal] tendency of the race was to ruin and desolation. So dark that men shrunk

back as from the sight of some awful precipice, Or some horrid and frightful

dream. Never had the despair of men been so openly avowed and the cries of anguish arising from this bewildering chaos of doubt, the moral helplessness of men, and the social wreck and ruin everywhere apparent, were indeed distressing. The crime, corruption, unblushing indecency, and gross immoralities of that period are recognized and confirmed in the strongest

manner by the various authorities who have | characteristics |

nade the construction and of the first century a special study.

With the palaces and temples, the eapi- tals and thrones stained and gory with the blood of the murdered and the slain ; with emperors and rulers gorged and brutalized, and capable of the most infamous deeds ; with the proud mistress of the world acting as the corzupter of the provinces and peo- ples that owned her dominion and power ; with the face of that first ‘‘ imperial cen- tury,”’ bruised and marred by her sins and sorrows ; with the black and hideous cata- logue of crowning crimes and_ horrors ; within the swoop of that debased and wicked pagan supremacy, which held all the thrones and dynasties of earth within her terrible grasp, and mankind surrounded by that “ring ” animezlism, outrage, abomina- tions, social rottenness, moral death, and a vast and hopeless despair, the prospect of a religion of purity, truth and love was poor, poor indeed !

Nothing but a faith supernatural in in its vrigin and invested with the divinest and sublimest pvussibilities, would attempt to gain a foot-hold and supremacy in such a world, witl the bold and magnificent de- sign to unseat the vast heathen power, which had won a mastery wide as the race itself. It wasthen, how- ever, that Christianity appeared, and for awhile it seemed left to contend with an enraged, corrupt and maddened world.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ee ee The Ferry Landing.

Srr,—We notice a letter signed ‘‘South Side,” complaining about openings in the railing of Prince Street Ferry Wharf, and asking if the City or Government are re- sponsible, and who is going to bring the matter up before the grand Jury. We think he has gvod grounds for complaint. The idea that in the interests of any per- sons, place or thing, such openings are to be made in such a public highway, thereby endangering the lives of ail who cross the ferry. Just see what would happen a pér- son feeiing his way along the whérf and supported by the rail, coming-to the open- ing in the side. Why, the person falls if he cannot walk unaided, and where does he iall, Mr. Editér? Right on the railway siding, ang the chances are he will lie there unti! the mill train will be starting out of loaded. I would suggest that cattle guards be placed in the opening at once to. prevent accidents.

NortH Sips. ln A

Me Deserved a Banquet.

The other day in Charlottetown a public banquet was given toateacher. The din- uer was given by former students of Prince of Wales College, and the guest of the evening was Principal Anderson of that in- stitution. Professor Anderson has delivered a few lectures outside his Province, has done some literary work, and is now one of the editors of the Educational Review. But his life work has been given to the cause of education in Prince Edward Island. He has compleced a quarter of a century of service as Principal of the College «st Charlotvetown, and it is not wrong to speak of that college as his workmanship. Many men who have made for themselves a wider reputation than Mr. Anderson is likely to gain, grate-

fully acknowledge their indebtedness to)

him. .Dr. Schurman, the young professor of philosophy at Cornell,whom enthusiastic students of metaphysics place in the first rank of American schoolmen, and who has sat at the feet of the great lecturers in two continents, says that his old Charlottetown professor, rather than any of these, is his ideal teacher. Like sentiments were expressed in the speeches of several eminent public men who attended the banquet. it is not remarkable that a man of whom such things can be said, and who ‘has done his province so much service should be thus honored. When one comes to think of it, the wonder is that such things do not oftener occur. Here is a man whose services to the Pro- vince exceed that of any half dozen states- men that ever lived in it, who has labored on a small salary while his pupils have gone out into the world, some to become famous some to become rich, many to attain posi- Until now it has not occurred to any person to look upon this teacher as a fit subject fur the honor- able notice so freeiy bestowed upon _politi- cians who talk. It may be that we are coming upon a time when the true benefac- tors in the land will be sought out and given assurance of public approval.—St. John Sun.

- a Tux balance of our Xmas goods will be aot this tveniny at Pars rohattone—Eoor

and dominion

Gadara, By Gadara, a lonely Shape did dwell—* By Gadara, and in the place of Death ! Who durst go there, stole by with bated breath. No fear of wandering ghosts had wrought this spell On souls sin-laden ; but a horror fell As of some god gone mad, whose strength untamed Mocked human chains—mocked human life—and shamed Bold sons of Heaven with secret pangs of Hell. By Gadara, a solemn sight was seen : The Shape sat there—a Man! with dress

of men Once more about him! In his own right mind ! And they who looked, and knew what he had been

Stood mute, and wondered; and took

heart again That One such demon-fury could upbind. > -

A Little Girl’s Letter.

Dear Santa Claus ; I write ‘Cause I'm so afraid you might Forget about my brother Jack and me ; We're so little, and you know You've 80 many ways to go, You might miss such teenty-weenty tots as we.

Jack, he wants a Noah’s ark, And a real dog with a bark ; And, if you please, he would so like a drum, A toboggan and some skates, And some oranges and some dates, And just a little bit of chewing gum.

Then he needs an overcoat, And O he’d like a boat, Some candy and a pair of rubber boota, And he'd be so very good, ** Dear Santa,” if you would,

Bring a rabbit and a little gun that shoots !

\s for me, please, Santa dear, iho’ perhaps you'll think it queer, There's but one thing that I'm really dying lor.

Oh Santa, can’t you guess ?

A dolly — that’s it—yes, 'Twould make me the happiest girl that e’er you saw.

She must have a pretty face, And a dress that’s trimmed with lace, And a string to pull and make her say ** Ma-ma,”” And on the other side (I know for I have tried), Another string to make her say “‘ Pa-pa!”

Please get me one that cries, Opens and shuts her eyes ; And do try and find a dolly than can walk ! You wind ‘em up you know, And than round about they go, For, of course, a doll can walk if she can talk.

And then Dolly’ll want a bed And a mattress and a spread And a table and some chairs and dishes, too ; For, without them don’t yuu see, Poor, dear Dolly, she might be Halt starved and sleepy, and I'd not know what to do?

Dear Santa that is all, And don’t forget to call! Both our stockings you'll find hanging where the clock’s Ticking the hours away That will bring us Christmas Da And my dolly to your grateful Goldilock. = > = The Christmas Stocking. From the shelf 1 hang, suspended, In the firelight’s glow distended Till my sides are almost split with everything that’s good ; I’m so full that it’s a question lf [ don’t have indigestion — Never yet was I so stuffed with such pecu!is; ood

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In my toe (oh, goodfiess gracious ! I declare if-4g vexatious) Some onc’s~ put a big potato and it makes me feel so strange ; I wonder, now, what made them do it. Do you think that right next to it They have put a lot of candy—something sweeter for a change.

Then a bank to save up money And a man that acts so fanny When you pull him sharply by his stringy hempy tail ; A picture book, some small tin fishes And a set of little dishes ; Pair of mittens, popcorn and a little wooden

pail.

Then on top a piece of paper, Isn't this a funny caper? Perhaps they want to burden me with some new fangled dish. Let me try my best to con it. Why, this is what they’ve written on it : ‘*May you have a Merry Christmas is my hearty wish. "

A Christmas Carol.

God rest ye, merry gentlemen; let nothing you dismay,

For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas-day.

The dawn rose red o'er Bethlehem, the stars shone through the gray,

When Jesus Christ, our Saviour; was born on Christmas-day.

God rest ye, little children; flet nothing you affright,

For Jesus Christ, your Saviour, was born this happy night.

Along the hills of Galilee the white flocks sleeping lay,

When Christ the Child of Nazareth, was born on Christmas-day.

God rest ye all good Christians; upon this blessed morn,

The Lord of all good Christians was of a wo- man born.

Now all your sorrows He doth heal. your sins He takes away;

For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas-day.

TANTON

FoR Christmas Presents. The best Jewelry Storein the city to get ful) value for your money.

Ladies’ Gold Stem-wind Watches, from $15, upwards. Gents’ Silver Watches, from $4.75, upwards. American Clocks from $1.50 upwards And Jowelry, in Gold, Gold-plated and Silver at correspondingly low

figures. see W. N. TANTON,

: / 218 QUESN STREET. De. se eba & wky eta

wat dates

Young Men's Literary Society, st JAMES’ CHURCH

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Third Course of Lectures.

HE Second Lecture of the Course will be delivered by DR. MacLEv). oa

TUESDAY, THE 13rn INST.,

AT 8 O'CLOCK, IN ST. JAMES’ HALL.

Susyect—THE EVOLUTION OF MEDICINE

Admission, 15 cents. Dec. 24, 1887—21

IN REGARD TO THE

ESTATE OF JOHN A, MATHESON,

TENDERS will be received by the undersigned Trustees of said Estate, until 1888.

THURSDAY, JAN’Y 5,

at NOON, from persons disposed to purchase the Assets of said Estate, as follows :—

1,—For 48 shares of the Schooner Lois, includ-

Seines and Seine Boats.

2.—For the Interest of the Estate on the Schooner

Daring. as she now lies ashore at Alberton.

3.—For 26 Shares of the Brig Ariadne.

4.—For Lobster Factory at Campbelton, includ-

ing Traps and Outfit. :

5.—For Lobste® Factory at Miminigash, includ:

ing Traps and Outfit.

6.—For Trait ecunet in Lobster Factory, Traps

and Outfit, at Black Pond, 4 :

7,—For Fishing Stand at Miminigash, including Outfit.

8.—For Homestead Property, at Campbelton,

including Farm Stock and Implements,

Goods in Store, and Fishing Supplies anc

Tools, Book Accounts and Notes of Fand,

Judgments and Mortgages, and Claims

against Government Lands and Household

Effects.

Terms Cash, or Approved Security.

An Inventory can be seen on application to Jobn A. Matheson, Campbeiton, or to the under- signed, at Charlottetown, on and after Thursday, 29th inst.

Tenders will be received for each lot, as herein enumerated, or en bloc.

The undersigned will not be bound to accept the lowest or any Tender. Dated at Charlottetown, December, 1887.

this 2%trd day of WALTER MATHESON, LEWIS CARVELL,

Assignees. Dec. 24, 1887--pat ex tl jan 5, ’88 jour

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Concert at Little York.

ase

A CONCERT will be given in Little York Hall, next WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 28th

inst.

The Charlottetown Methodist Chureh Choir end many well-known and popular Readers will assist. ‘

Concert to commence at 7.30. Admission 25 cents. Proceeds to go toward paying off the debt on Hall.

Should the evening prove unfavorable, the Concert will be neld following evening.

Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Tea, &¢.

BY Auction, ;\WEDNESDAY, December 28th, at 11 o'clock, at Rooms, 1l Queen Street, —

75 Barrela Choice, No. 1 Winter-keeping Apples, 20 cases Silver Skin “nions. barrels and cases Oranges, Lemons, &c., 25 hal(-chests Tea, Wrapping Paper, &c., 10 close oll Consignments,

A. McNEILL, Auctioneer,

Dec. 24, 1887.

Auction Sales.

AL SS BUILDING, Queen Street,

Friday Evening, December 22rd,

AT 7 O'CLOCK,

Also to-morrow, SATURDAY, at2 p. m. and at 7p. m., to close out balance of Invoices and Bankrupt Stock, in Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Also, genuine Oil Paintings and Fancy Goods, suitabie for Christmas presents—all of which MUST be sold.

Unprecedented Bargains.

No Reserve.

A, McNEILL, Auctionecr,

Dec. 23, 1887.—2i Public Auetion.

UNDERWRITERS’ SALE.

I WILL Sell at Public Auction, account of whom it may concern,

The Brigantine “J. L. B,”

of 148 tons burthen, now !ying stranded at Cape Bauld (fifteen miles below Shediac Railway Station), in the County of Westravreland, N,. B., consisting of Hull, Spars, Sails, Rigging, Boats, Anchors. Chains, Furniture and Tackle.

_ Sale to take place at or near where the vessel is stranded, on THURSDAY, the Sth day of January, next, at 11 o’clock. a. m.

Also, at the same time and place, the cargo, consisting of about three thousand, seven hun- dred and fifty (3,750) quintals of Codfish,

Terms—Cash. Dated, Shediac, Dec. 20th, A. D.. 1887.

W. B. DEACON, Auctionee:.

for and on

Dec. 22, 1887—ts

GREAT BARCAINS. be gen

| Qvercoats, Reefers, Wor- | | sted and Tweed Suitings. “J

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: CUSTOM TAZLOR. Der, 20, 1887—Bi

- SATURDAY DECEMBER

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REMOVAL.

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Dec, 24, 1887.—2aw & wky

We will Move Next Week into the

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TORE, .

Refitted for us, lately occupied by the Boot

Shoe Factory.

Brenan’s Old Stand.

NORTON &

FENNELL.

(LOWER QUEEN STR

kinds), &c.

Resin, &c., and in fact Everything

Cail and you will be convinced

Dec. 21, 1887—2aw & wky

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MA FOR LADIES: Kid Mits, Muffs, Astracan Jacket Umbrellas,

Kid Gloves, Collars, Cuffs, H’keh

JAMES

Dec, 16, 1887—dy wky

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WINTER sTOCK

CONSISTING OF

PIANOS,

IOLINS, Accordeons (new styles), Flageolets, Flutes, Concertinas, Brass Whistles Galvanized Whistles (best London makes), Jews Harps (fine toned), Harmonicas (al!

A full stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest Waltzes, Marches, Instrumental Pieces and Select Songs. é

Masic Books, sacred and secular, in great variety. 4 i and carefully attended to, and all information on matters musical, cheerfully given. for any piece of music, not in stock,

GENUINE REDUCTIONS

Given on most of the above lines, especially on Accordeons, Violins and other Smail » Instruments for the Holiday Trade.

C. P.

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THAT YOU CAN BUY

JAMES PATON

Wool Squares and Shawls, Hand Satchels,

Waterproof Capes,

FLETCHER’S MUSIC STORE,

EET, NEAR WATSON’S DRUG STORE)

THE MUSICAL HEADQUARTERS,

20:

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Best Italian and German Violin Strings, Violin Cases and Violin Fittings of ev des- cription, such as Pegs, Finger Boards, End Pins, Bridges, Tailpieces, Tailpiece Gut, Mutes, :

in the Musical Line. Lencaill is ale

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filled in one week.

that this is the case.

FLETCHER, .

LOWER QUEEN ST., (Near Watson's Drug Store)...

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FOR GENTLEMEN: Fur Caps, Fur Mitts, Kid Mitts, Silk Scarfs, Fur Coats, Braces, Cardigan Jackets, Handsome Silk H’kchfs, fs, &e.\the Best Value in the city.

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where you

CANNED GOODS Tongue, Sardines, Corned Beef and

BISCUIT—Oswego, Sugar and

and Fancy Goods.

BkHER

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Dev. 19, 1987. e0tl & why

Fresh, Good and Cheap,

] E have on hand a very Large Stock of Choice Groceries, all of which will be Sold at the very Lowest Cash Prices, to suit the times,

RAISINS—Over 8,000 pounds, CURRANTS—Over 4000 pounds choice, clean fruit.

CANDIED PEEL—Citron, Lemon and Orange.

FLAVORINGS—Lemon, Vanilla, Almond, Cloves,“Cianamon, &é)) &é. } SYRUPS—Lemon, Raspberry and Lime Juice. Condensed Coffee, Peaches, Pinea

and a Large Assortment of Plain and Fancy Biscuits. CONFECTIONERY —A very fine assortment,of Mixtures Chocolates, Carame s, Creams

Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Figs, Dates, Pickles,

Almonds, Filberts, Walnuts, &¢., &e. CHEAP FOR CASH. AT

Queen and King Squares’ Stores.

Buy Your Christmas Supplies at

& GOFFS,

will get everything

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Cooking, Seedless and Table Raisins.

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ple, Cérd, Tomatoés, Peas, Ox- ters, &c., &c.

Orange, Shrewsbery, Ovtmeal,

Dried Beef, Salmon, Lo Ginger Wafers, Couffee,

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