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Deacon Quillett prided himself om being a tained his purchase.

sharp-sighted man ;

je on which he estecmed himself sharper

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| ; z 9 ‘out his bandana and waved it before Lynxs | eyes. tie never winked.

“Stone blind !” exclaimed the deacon ;

| “‘eataract in both eyes! ‘Com, i’m ashamed of

you,”

‘Tom hung his head, and then followed his

1 silence to the other stable. . nr io } } ‘ti.et me you a bargain, 83 the deacon, leading the way to the staliw hic. con-

Dobbin fairly ast ynished son the point of expressing his n the horse turned his head and

The hkeness to Tom, who w: wonder, w!

signed than on any otuer 1% was iha t of horse- gave a frien ly whiney. flesh. Tom broke nto a lou l laugh.

in that field, he and‘hia son Tom, you would ‘What's the cause of your mirth ?” inquired have believed, to hear them taik, pretty n arly |the jivacon, st nly. divided the sum total of humau kno* ledwe; ‘Why, father,” said Tom, recovering him-

Tom thougkt hivuselt, if any

between them. thing, a atarted, you see, with the adva ntaye of the latter's training mstead of being, lett in early youth to work nis OWN Way. i

The deacon aud Tom carriet] on the farm together. Nominally, the deacon was propri- etur, but as Tom was sole breir apparent, he was allowed a considerable st.are in the man- agement, and felt as free to buy and sell, if a good chance offered, as though everything had peeh his OWnh.

One morning the deacon took the train to town, whither he was called on business.

Tom, after making the usual morning round, and seeing that everything was im its place, sat down to rest a speil on a bench before the door.

“<jood morning sir,” a grave looking gentle- man accosted him, reining up at the gate.

‘ood morning, sir,” Tom replied, rising and advancing to learn the other's wishes.

“Can I have a pail of water for my horse ?” asked the stranger.

“Certainly,” answered Tom. ‘Don’t alight,” seeing the gentleman about to get down. ‘*The pump s handy, and [ll fetch you a bucketful— no trouble, | assure you.”

The water was brought, but the horse didn’t seem to be very thirsty at first—at any rate he made no motion to drink till the water touched his nose, but then he drained every drop, and ended by asking for more.

‘shall [ give him another?’ said Tom, pat- ting the animal’s neck, and looking over him with the eye of a connoisseur. ‘‘He seems a little heated, and there might be danger of founder.”

‘‘} think it would be safer not to risk it®’ the stranger answered, and thanking Tom po- litely was about to ride on.

‘What might his age be?’ queried Tom, continuing his scrutiny of the horse.

‘Seven next spring.”

Tom chinned him.

“Sixteen hands ?”

“And an inch,” replied the other,

“What do you hold him at?” asked Tom, carelessly, after a peep into the beast’s mouth.

‘Well, I’ve never set a price on him,” re- plied the stranger. * Indeed, have never thought of parting with him.”

‘Would you mind showing his gait?” said Tom.

‘*Not the least.”

And the stranger trotted up the road a bit, returning at a walk. The horse carried him- self well. He was a showy brute, well calcu- lated to captivate Tom’s fancy.

“Maybe yon’d swap,” he hinted.

‘| can hardly say,’ waa the reply, “‘till I see what I'm offered.”

“Tet me show you the finest nag in the country,” said Tom, starting toward the stable.

In a brief space he returned, leading Dob- bir. Dobbin was a clean limbed, substantial looking country horse. He could acquit him self with credit, if not brilliantly, under saddle or in harness. He was a steadyygoing, conser- yative animal, one to be relied upon to do his duty conscientiously under ali circumstances. He was nothing like as showy as the other, and was 2 couple of years his senior.

There's a picture tor you!” said Tom, slap- ping Dobbin on the rump to make him show off lively.

‘*Let me see him go,” requested the stranger, alighting and throwing his reins over the gate-

Ost.

The saddle was transferred to Dobbin’s back, and ‘liom, mounting, put him through his paces, the stranger looking on.

Then it was Dobbin’s turn to be chinred, and to have his mouth inspected, and to under- go examination generally, after which Tom and the stranger sat down to reason together.

‘‘\y hat boot’ll you give ?”’ the former began.

‘Boot !” returned the latter. ‘‘The boot shouid be on t’other leg, I think.”

“Give me twenty dollars, and call it a trade,” said ‘Lom.

“Pshaw ;—you’re joking.”

‘Never was more serious in my life.”

‘“Yhen I may as well be going,” replied the stranyer, making feint to replace the saddle.

‘“‘Huold,” interrupted Tom—‘‘say ten, and it’s a bargain.”

The stranger shook his head.

“Pll tell you what Pll do,” he said, with apparent hesitation—‘‘even or quits.”

‘’om took a closer survey of the stranger's horse, and the longer he looked the better he was ple aged.

‘No aulments, I suppose,” ho asked, after a patie. ft

‘None whatever.

‘And hia eyes ?”

“As keen at night as in the daytime ; that’s why i named him Lynx.”

‘pone !” said Tom, after ancther pause.

The bridles were exchanged, and after a cordial shake hands, the stranger jumped on Dobbin’s back and rode away.

Tom, chuckling at the goodness of his bar- gain, led his prize off to the stable, and’ went about bis work.

it was late when the deacon returned, and Tom did’nt see him until the two met at breakiast.

“Well, Tom,” remarked the deacon, com- placently sipping his chocolate, ‘‘l bought a match for Dobbin in town.”

‘“\ match for Dobbin !” replied Tom, ‘‘you’re too late father.”

‘* Too late?”

“Yes ; you see I traded Dobbin off yesterday even up, for a horse worth two of him.”

‘he deacon looked a little disappointed, but soon recovered his equanimity.

“Well, if you've made as good a tradeas you say, there's no harm done, for the horse I boight J got ata bargain. He’s the very im- age of Dobbin, but worth more money. The pair would have made a splendid match.’

They hurried through their breakfast, for both were anxious to see which had made the best deal.

Tom led out his recent acquisition with a look of pride and springing On his back canter- ed down the yard. Instead of stopping at the fence, as Tom expected, Lynx continued his gait unchanged, and blundered over, falling heavily, and throwing Tom over his head.

The horse and Tom staggered to their fret pogether, and the deacon hurrying up, 1k

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aloyv i am eiiort, * don't you see it’s Dobbin

; < ” ttle keener than the “‘o.d man. He > him

‘‘ion't be a fool,” growled the deacon, put- ing on hia spevs.

‘tua look at the snip in his nose and the cowlick on his foretep,” said Tom, struggling to xeep off another paroxysm. j The deacon saw and was convinced. Tom |never learned how much he paid to match | Dobbin. The subject was never renewed be- 'tween them.

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Tha Winter Term of the Normal School

WILL BEGIN ON THE

THIRD TUESDAY IN JANUARY,

and all intending students are requested to make application to the Principal, who will supply them with all necessary information in regard to the entrance examination. Students who intend studying for a First Class License lare specially requested to attend during the winter term, in order that special attention may be given to the subjects required for their examination. All students must be present on the day of opening. JOHN HARPER, Principal.

Dec. 24, 1877—

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Dec. 5, 1877.

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ROOMS, Bnckets, Tubs, Washboards

Clothes Pins. HASZARD BROS.

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Physicians in all ages have thoroughly tested and well know the effect of Capsicum; and it has always been more or less used as & medical agent for an outward application; but it is only of very recent date that its advan- tages in a porous plaster have been discovered. Being, however, convinced of the wonderful cures effected by Dr. MELVIN’S CAPSICUM Porous PLaAsTERs, and their superiority over all other plasters, they now actually prescribe them, in their practice, for such diseases as rheumatism, pain in the side and back, and all such cases as have required the use of plasters orliniment. After you have tried other plas- ters and liniments, and they have failed, and you want a certain cure, ask your druggist for Dr. MELVIN’s Capsicum Porous PLASTER, You can hardly believe your own convictions of its wonderful effects. Although powerful and quick ‘in its action, you can rely on its safety for the most delicate person to wear, as it is free from lead and other poisonous material commonly used in the manufacture @f ordin- ary plasters. One trial is a sufficient guarantee of its merits, and one plaster will sell hundreds to your friends.

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December 7, 1877.

Winter Express.

HE INTERCOLONIAL EXPRESS CO. will continue their business during the winter via Steamer Northern Light.

Express closes every Tuesday, Thursday and ‘Saturday evening at 6 o’clock, and is received here on the safhe evenings at 5 o'clock.

Goods, Valuables, and money, forwarded, making as quick time as the mails.

THEO. L. CHAPPELLE, Agent.

Diamond Bookstore, 85 North Side Queen Square.

Ch’town, Dec. 26, 1887.—3i

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SELLING OFF

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j yaven Purehased a Large Lot ef BANGARUPT GOYIIS, at 4 Great Sacruice, we propose selling them

'at Aucriosn PRICES :—

Heavy Winsays for 7 cts, Gaod Black Lusire Fancy Dress Goods Heavy Gray Flannel 2 ' i. Ae Ze ' Tweeds tor boys , Heavy Cand’an Twesds 0 » ‘Shirts and Drawers 40 cts, 'Horse Blankets, Strapped, $1.20 ‘Boys’ Fur Caps, 20 cts, ‘Men’s "' 50 cts,

All other goods equally cheap. Buyers should call and examine our stock before

purchasing.

| ROBERT ORR & CO.

h’town, Dec.4—

17] Merry Christmas 48] 8 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Choice Holiday Requisites

IN AMPLE SUPPLY AT

THE CONFECTIONERY

per yi

I 10 BBLS. BALDWIN APPLES, 20 Bbls. Green GRAPES, 3 * PRARS, 5 ‘** ORANGES (Florida, &c.), 6 Cases 2a 1 Cask Turkish PRUNES, 1 ‘* Egyptian DATES,

150 Boxes New FIGS,

200 Lbs. Black Currant JAM, 20 Boxes CANDIED PEEL, 20 Bbls. CRANBERRIES,

25 Bloom and other RAISINS.

—ALSO—

125,987,654,821,978 TONS,

(more or less) of

PURE CONFECTIONERY |

All kinds of Canned Goods cheap. Cake and Pastry of all kinds made to order, if not on hand. Wedding and Holiday Cakes a specialty.

Remember that ** Fhe Confectionery” is the place to get Choice Articles for the Holidays.

December 22—2i

MORTGAGE SALE,

r be Sold, by PUBLI? AU‘TION, on | TUBSDAY, the 12th day of FEBRUARY, 1878 atthe Court House in Charlottetown, at thehour of 12 o’clock, noon, of the same day, under and by virtue of a Power of Sale cou- tained in a certain Indenture of Mortgage, dated the 3rd day of January, 1860, and made betweea Peter McInnis and Mary his wife, of the one part, and Joun Kyicur, now deceased, of the other part —All that Piece and Parcel ofLand being partof Township No. 45, and situtuated wear the head of Souris River, bounded on the west and north by land then no occupation of Donald McCormack, and on the east by land then in the possession of Angus McDonald, and on the south by Souris River—containing fifty- one acres ofiaed, being the farm then and uatil lately in occupation of the said Peter McTanis, together with all the Buildings and Appurten- ances connected therewith. For terms and conditions of sale, apply to Messrs. Hodgson & McLeod. Dated 9th day of November 1877. JAMES McFARLANE, EDWARD J. HODGSON, yERNON H. KNIGHT; Trustees and Devisees under the will of thelas John Knight. Nov. 10—t sale

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1878!

Having purchased a choice lot of

FANCY GOODS!

at auction, at a tremendous ciscount on cost, 1 am now offering the same at prices that defy competition, (/ Goods being marked from 25 te 56 per cent. cheaper than any others in the City.

The Stock Embraces in Part:

Photo and Scrap Albums, (newest and latest styles), Purses, Porte- monaies and Pocket Books in endless variety, Field Glasses, @pera Glasses, Paintings, &c.

Every Article Suitable for a Xmas Gift.

LD TYPE.—About [00 ibs, on sale at) Tue EXAMINER UFFICE,

FREDK LEPACE.

“SANTA GLAUS.”.......

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CHRISTMAS, 1SFF,

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CHRISTMAS:

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN INTENDING TO SELECT

PRESENTS FOR GHRISTHAS AND EW YEARS

Elegant Card Receivers, Handsome Engraved ‘Brooches and Ear Rings, ia Cake Baskets, from 34 to $10. GULD WATCHES, Gold, Gold- Plated and Jet, Vase and Cake or Fruit Stand Silver Lever Watch & Chain, Can be had either separate oe combined, very pretty, for $12. to match.

Richiy Chased I’ea Set, pieces, WALTHAM WATCHES, —— in Silver Cases, from $15, Wedding Rings

Waiters, from $2.50 to $7.00. — Rings e with oakaveme ‘Childrens’ Mugs, from $1.00 Youths’ Watcies in Silver from $3 to $20.

upwarda, Case from $3, ali warranted. Engraved Gu i roms : z PI, Ali i _& ard Rings Napkin Rings, from 35 cents --~ , $1 to $8 ,

to 35, Latlies’ long Gold Chains and —

Fancy Call Bells from 75c. each. —- Victorias. Spoon Holders, sien

Sugar Basins, | Gents’ Alberts, in Fancy Pickle Stands from $1.50 |

Teilet Bottles on Stand, ‘ very pretty, | Gold Necklaces, Vases from’ $1.25 upwards, ’ “a

Stads for Front and Collag,

\ on to $7 per set.

; ; Grold Top Studs for $1 per set Gold, Silver, and Nickel. \Cuff Studs and Pins, tones 150. | to $6 per pair.

Spectacles and Eyeglasses %o Bracelets, Kc. { suit nearly all alaiate.

A great part of the above are quite new, and the prices of many Goods are much cheoper than we have hitherto been able to offer. One price only charged.

E. W. TAYLOR.

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