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No MAILS crossing to-day, ec Ash Wednes lay. - > of the Alliance to-night. oncoei

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FierREN sub;cenas have been issued for w.tnesses in Scott Act cases. > A HAMILTON oat and fish dealer has been tined $40 tor selling eight prairie chickens out of season,

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\ MAN 1s, 1a general, better pleased when he has a good dinyer upon his table, than whea his wife talks Greek.

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THe merchant service of the world consists of 53,157 vessels, which includes 8,433 steam- ers Englaad owns 15,384 sailing ships and over 5,000 steamers.

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\ merTine of the P. E, Island Hospital Bazaar Committe, will be held inthe Y. M. C. A. parlor next Wednesday, Feb, 18th, com- mencing at 4 o'clock.

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Remewser the Grand Entertainment in the Oddfellows’ New Hall to-night. The choice programme, which is enclosed ia to-day’s EXAMINER, is @ positive guarantee that a most enjoyable evening will be spent.

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Mr. F. XN Beaupry, a large real. estate proprietor of Montreal, h+s donated a valuable lot of land on St. Catherine street, in that city, on which he proposes erecting. an exten sive orphanage. itis estimated that the cost of the builting will be $250,000. and in i‘ion to this he will donate $100,000 as an endowment. The orpbansge will be pre- sented to the parish of Notre Dama and will be uuder the management of the Grey Nuns

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Fieg —This evenivg at qnarter to four o'clock a fire oceurred in a tenement house on Prince Street, owaed by Hon W. W

eecupied by Mr. J. Dunc, Teacher. It origmated in the attic from a defective tlie, spread to a quantity of old elo'hing, and thence tothe floor. It was ex- tinguished before any serious damage was done. However, ‘‘Silsby” Engine, under Capt. Hickey was on thescene ten minutes be- fore the alarm was sounded, but her services| were not required. The other engines also turned outin yood time after the alarm was given.

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Fire Derarrment—The new meat held :t» first meeting last evening. All wardens were present. A. N. Large, Esq., was reapp*inted Chief Engineer. J. 5. Davis and John McPhail, Esq’s., were sppointed Assistant Engincers, and Peter McGowan, Esy., ‘was reappoiuted clerk, Mr. Ceorge Passmore was aprointed Captain of Tremont Engioe vice F. H. Beer, resigned, and Mr. Wiiham Heartz was apvointed Captain of the Hook and Ladder Company vice Mr. A. White, who has taken charge of Rolio Engine as Engineer, It was on motion agreed to ask tenders fer provender for city horses, and also t» supply Rollo Engine with new tubes. After a few accounts were passed the meeting adjourned,

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Cauep xia QGius Lirerary Societry.-—-A very ioteresting debate tok piace last

evening before this Society, on the question— “Should the Classics be taught in our Com- mon Schools?’ The opener, Mr, A. McNeill, contended that cl«ssical education shonld not form an essential element in common school education. He was followed by speakers of opposite Opinions, among them the Secretary of the Board of Education, college students, law students and others, whose opinions were ably combated by those who speke in favor of the position taken by the opener. At 10 o'clock, the hour for closing, it was, on motion, agreed upon that the debate be con- tinued at the next meeting of the Society, which takes place next Monday evening. ~_—_<-————

Yu murderer of Mrs. Snell and her little boy at Lawrence, Dakota, confessed as fol- lows :—Saturday, January 24, I took a load of wheat te town apd brought a bottle of whiskey home with me, hiding it in the barn. That evening I went toa dance in the neigh- borhood, telling Mrs. Snell I was going to a literary club. Saturday morning she found I had been to the dance, to which she was much opposed, and scolded me until she made me angry. I went to the barn, took a big drink of whiskey and returned to the house, when she resumed her scolding, and that is the last I know. I don’t know how I killed them, whether with an sxe beat their brains out or with a clabor hammer, In about two hours I came to myself, and realizing what | had done, | took what money I could fiad in the house, about $150, hitched up the team, drove to Grand Forks, took the train to Far- go, and from there to Brainerd, I am sorry I did it, and have not cared much since I left whether [ was caught or hung or shot, or what became of me. If hated the sight of the money and spent it as fast I could to get rid of it. Mrs. Snell was the wife of Rev. Mr. Snell, formerly of Parrsboro, N. 8.

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Belfast Notes.

The chief topic of conversation in this part of the country this winter is the late arrival and irregular delivery of mails. To whatever cause the public may attribute this irregularity, the writer is prepared to prove taat the fault cannot be traced any lurther than the route extends from Char- lottetown Whether the Charlottetown Courier can justify the failures he has made in delivering tbe mails at Vernon River or not, Lam not prepared to say : but this I wili say, that the people who are interested in the regular delivery of their mails, might dv more to facilitate this work than some of them are io the habit of doing. It is quite & common occurrence in many parts of the country to see a number of young men go off walking to a country Post Office to look for the mail after or during a snow- storm, when it would take a whole district two orthree hours shovelling the public highway before they could get their own horses through the snow. Oa occasions of this kind, when the roads are blocked with snow, how unreasunable it is for people to expect the mails to arrive ‘fon time” if they putforth little or no effort to make the roads passable for the courier. This isa matter which concerns the publicin general and it behoves every man to turn out after &snowstorm with his horse and sleigh to assist in keeping the winter roads open. Do not wait to be coaxed out by the Overseer, as is too often the case, and, when regular mail day comes round, see that the roads are properly broken, and if your mail does not arrive inquire into the

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THE SOUDAN WAR Advance of the Nile Column,

Osman Preparing Women to Pighi.

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Lonpon, Feb. 16. Advices received here state that the rebels from Berber started for Metamneh tc reinforce the garrison there, but return- ed upon hearing that the Nile column was advancing,

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ACTIVITY IN OSMAN'S CAMP, Suakim, Feb. 14,

New batteries are being erected fur the protegtion of the railway.

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There is great activity in Osman Digna’s camp. Women are being armed and drilled, and every possible preparation is being made for an obstinate resistance to the British advance.

THE INDIAN CONTINGENT. Catcutta, Feb. 16. _ The press, both Anglo-Indian and native, is mostly loyal in its comments upon events in the Soudan, but different opinions are expressed in regard io the despatch of Italian troops. The Indian contingent will garrison Suakim, and will not be sent to the front. Many native officers have peti tioned the government to send their corps luto active service in the Soudan. STEAM LAUNCHES FOR THE NILE. Lonpon, Feb. 17.

The Government has ordered a number of steam lvanches to be sent to Suakin to be used in landing troops. Ship owners are accepting contracts to transport troops and supplies to Egypt at almost half the

rates charged in 1883. Balloon corps have started for the Soudan.

Attempted Assassination of Wood- stock's Mayor. Woonstock, N. B., Feb. 16.

Mayor McLeod Vince was shot through the arm Jast evening while walking along the street in com pany with a lady. It is not yet known who fired the shot.

Tnemployed Work- ingmen,.

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Lonpon, Feb. 16.

Great excitement was occasioned to day by the riotous conduct of a large number «f unemployed workmen. They were soon dispersed by the police. °

Mischievous

A Magazine Explosion.

Lonpon, Feb. 16, Later reports from Gibraltar state that the explosion in the powder magazine was

not as bad as first reported. Nobody was killed.

AS§& evere Storm.

Beston, Feb, 16.

A severe storm is reported along the Atiantic coast to-day, and througheut New England.

Dynamiters Remanded.

Lonpon, Feb. 16,

Cunningham and Burton were again re- manded to-day for a week.

A Steamship Encased in Ice.

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Hatirax, Feb. 16.

The Furness line steamer York City has just arrived here, disabled and encased in ice from stern to stem and from masthead to keel, with her crew badly exhausted.

Parliamentary Proceedings.

Orrawa, Feb. 16.

In the House of Commons to-day, after the presentation of petitions, Hon. Mr. Mitchel!, for the third time this session, asked when the Government would bring down the list of stock-holders of the Grand Trunk Railway, as already moved for.

Sir John replied that the Grand Trunk Railway Company had been asked for it, but had not sent the list. He would cause another letter to be sent.

Mr. Bentley introduced a bill providing for the equitable distribution of insolvents’ estates; also a bill for the discharge of past insolvents.

The night being stormy the House ad- journed at 6 o'clock.

Weather bulletin.

Probabilities for the next 24 hours

the Maritime Provinces.

Toronto, Feb. 17-10 a. m, Fresh to strong easterly, shifting to wester- ly gales,cloudy weather,snow and rain, follow- ed by colder weather to-morrow.

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METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE, Charlottetowa February 17, 1885. Highest Temperature yesterday, (read at midnight),...- Sl a we ok GREER ES 166 Lowest Temperature yesterday, (read at

midnight). ......--+-ecseeereeeeee res 6 Lowest Temperature this morning .... 1.6 Temperature this morning,at 8 o clock. . iw Temperature this afternoon at 1 o'clock. .27.0

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Hon. D. Ferguson lectures on “‘Love of Country,” on Monday evening next.

F. Mitchell advertises the annual meet- ing of the Merehants Bank of P. E. Island.

A. N. Large solicits tenders for the

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MARRI"?.

Oa February 2.4. by the Rev. George Stee’, at the residence of the bride, Alberry Plains, Lot 50, Mr Joho 0D, Weathe by, of Vernon River, to Misa Annabella Je: kine,

At Meadow broo, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Roas, Joseph KE. Stretch, to Har- riet A. Ross, daughter of officiating clergy- man.

DIED.

At Haz2l Grove, Lot 22, on the 5th inst, after a shert illness, Joseph Holroyd McKin- non, youncest son of Donald and Ellen Me- Kinnon, aged 7 years and 5 months.

A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled ;

A plece is vacant in our home, That never can be filled,

Oh, dearest, it was hard to part With you we loved so well,

Bat Jesus parted with his life That we in Heaven might dwell.

At-Moncton, oa the tlth iust., Irvine, son of Phebe Ann and Donald White, aged 3 months.

At Moncton, on the llch inst., Mary Anr, aged 46 years, wife cf Caleb Morrill.

Valaable Farm for Sale,

FEXUAT valuable Farm, with buildings thereon, situated at Belleview, Lot 49,

containing about 60 acres, nearly ail iv a good state of cultivation. Asasite for asummer reside" ce or seaside hotel it cannot be sur- passed; enly 15 minutes’ drive from the ferry. Wil! be sold at a bargain.

For further particulars apply to W. H. HASZARD, W.& A, BROWN &CO.,

(Jueen Street.

Ch’town, Feb. 10, 1885—eod wkly 3w

Inland Steam Navigation Company

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Prince Edward Island,

rg Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Company’s Office, King Street, on Saturday, the 28th dav of February instant, at 3 o’clock p m., for the election of directora and the transaction of other business. By order of the President and Directors,

JOHN HUGHES. Secretary. OWtown, Peb. 7. 18°95 —law pat

KING'S COUNTY Liberal Conservative Association.

MEETING of the supporters of the

Liberal Conservative Party, for the pur- pose of organizing a Liberal Conservative Association for King’s County, will be held in the Town Hail, Georgetown, on Tueeday, the 24th February inst., at the hour of 3 o'clock, p. m. Delegates from each polling division in the county are respectfully invited to attend.

D. GORDON, M. P. P., Georgetown. ARCH’D J. McDONALD, M. P. P., Georgetown.

JOHN McLEAN, M. P. P., Ist District, King’s “o.

L. KICKHAM, M. L. C., Ist District, King’s Co,

Tu'MAS ANNEAR, M. L. C,, 2nd Dis trict, King’s Co

JOHN McDOUGALL, M., P. P., 3rd Dis- trict, King’s Co. King’s County, Feb. 10, 1885 —2i her pres

WE SELL

Potatoes, Spiling, Bark, R. R. Ties, Lumber, Laths, Canned Lobsters, Mac-

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~ kerel, Berrics, Eggs,

Fish Ete.

Best Prices for all Shipments, for Quotations,

HATHEWAY & CO,

General Commission Merchants, 22 Central Whart, Boston.

Members of Board of Tra“ Mechanics xchange. Ch’town, Nov. 19, 1884.

Write fully

Corn and

Grockeryware, Glassware, &6., IN VARILTY.

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N addition to my foimer stock of goods, I

have just received a large and varied assortmeat, consisting of Dinner Ware, Tea Sets, in white and gold, and printed; Tea and Breakfast Cups, in china and printed ware; Rockingham Tea and Coffee Pots ; Bedreom Sets,in white and gold, anc granite ware ; Deseert Sets, in French china and gold, en*melled and printed; Epergnes, Claret Jogs, Cut Tumblers, Cu: Salts, Cus. terd Cups, Jelly Glasses and other elegant Table Ware in great variety.

Also; An assortment of Table, Library and Study Lamps, in bronze and nickel silver, Lamp Fixing, and Lamp Chimneys of many kinds, all of which is offered at the

Lowest Prices. J.B POLLARD,

Kent Street. Ch’town, Dec, 12, 1884--12i sa-tu

PHOTOS

For the Heliday Season!

EWIS’ Photographs are now known as the most Genuine and Arti:tic productions in the Provinces.

Landscape and Portrait Work are made by men who have real practical ability and known renown in their ‘spective iines,

mir Tho pv'sc never regret calling on LEWIS, Gra‘toa Street, Ch’towa, P. E,

Islend. decl0 3w wkly3moes

supplying of provender for city horses.

Great Bargains!

For the next 30 days we offer the balance of our Dry

Goods ata

LARGE DISCOUNT!

as we are shortly to make a change in the business,

Special Lines of Goods are MARKED DOWN to Prices that are Bound to Sell Them.

Don’t Fail to Call Harly if You Want Bargains.

We require a Prompt Settlement of all Accounts due up to date.

KS Remember the place: Desbrisay’s old stand, opposite

the Market House.

W. & A.

Charlottetown, Feb. 7, 1885.

BROWN & Co.

CG. Ht. EASZAARD,

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER,

Printer and Jobber in every Description of Paper, Envelopes and Tags, School Books, Wedding Stationery, Ball Programmes, &c. Special Attention given to ail Orders for BOOKDINDING, RULING, de.

BROWN'S NEW BLOCK, QUEEN SQUARE.

Ch’town. Feb. 6, 1885---§ . wkly 4i

Perkins

‘TAVING made an addition to their GOODS HOUSE in this Province. in a position to give the very Best Value.

COMPLETE PREMISES, = -

& Sterns’

premises, they are now the Largest Exclusively DRY

Giving their whole attention to this branch, they are

LARGE STOCK.

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- GHBAP GOODS.

Previous to Stock-taking they will Sell the balance of their

Fur-lined CLOAKS at a big reduction, Ladies’ ULSTERS at a big reduction, Wool Scarfs & Squares at a big reduction,

MANTLES and JACKETS at a big reduction, Men’s Fur CAPS at a big reduction, Knitted Wool JACKETS at a big reduction.

Always Cheap and prices Reliable, without doubt this is the place to buy your Blankets, Comforts, Counterpanes, Flannels, Wincey,

Cloths,

Linens, &€..

&C.

TIP-TOP VALUES IN DRESS GOODS & VELVETEENS.

Ladies’ GLOVES and MITTS, Fur CAPS and MUFFS,

Real Lace SCARFS, HOSIERY and CORSETS, Newest CORSETS.

Gents’ GLOVES and MITTS, Silk HANDKERCHIEFS, SCARFS and TIES, COLLARS and CUFFS, Gents’ UNDERCLOTHING,

SLIPPER PATTERNS, CUSHION PATTERNS, BRACKET PATTERNS, Cotton Goods of Every Description we Guarantee to be as Cheap as any to be found,

PERKINS & STERNS.

Ch’ town, Dec. 17, 1884.

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GRAND SALE OF FURNITURE!

COMMENCING EVERY MORNING AT 8 A.M.

Senn ieee

AVING lately increased our motive power and made several additions to machin-

ery plant, we are in a better postion than ever before to attend to the wants of | trap

our customers.

Having a large staff of workmen employed, our monthly output of Furniture is very large ; but as we do not intend paying the exorbitant rate of insurance asked, we are desirous of keeping our stock down to a cortain limit, and to do this we will seil all

our goods at the lowest possible price FOR CASH.

The public are respectfully invited to examine our stock and ask for prices.

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Orders by letter promptly attended to. ° Funeral Furnishing a et Bea

tiful, Geod and Best Value mces.

in the Prov

MARK WRIGHT & CO.

Oharlottetown, Nov, 14, 1084,

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FOR SALE ~) ° ’ ms Black Bush Lobster Factory, Lot 45, lately occupied by Doyle & McBride, Sooris East. ‘hat is: 1 main building, 52 feet long by 30 wide; 1 shed, 20 fect long by 12 wide; i warehouse, 20 feet long by 13 wide; 1 ceok house, 20 feet long by 12 wide —all in good order, together with all outfite, nearly compl-te. Also, 660 lobster traps and

ropes. For particulars and terms apply to

OWEN CONNOLLY, Ch’town, P. E. L., Jan. 30—im 2aw wky 4i

FLOUR FOR SALE.

7 E have ia store the followiag brands of Good FLUUR: — 1 Car Beaver Mills (patent), 1 do Strathrov Miils (Choice S»perfine), 1 do Glewmorris Mills, do do 1 do Lorne Miils (Superfine), which we will

sell from $4 up. Ali warranted, A, HORNE & 60, 155 Upper Queen St. Ch'town, Feb. 6—4ioaw whiy 4