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This is nomination day in Cum.

i ree | Fasutons.—The Style for January is at the | Diamond Bookstore. — }

Our merchants report the holiday |

(food trade brightening up.

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Matis.—-There will not be any foreign mail until to-morrow afternoon.

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Xwas Tree.-—Don't forget the Christmas| Tree in St. Joseph’s Convent to-morrow even- | ing.

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Lotrerises.—The lotteries at St Joseph's Bazaar close to-morrow evening. These who} have not yettaken a chance should be on hand.

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Acotrpent.--An old and feeble woman, while crossing Queen St. to-day, was struck by a passing sleigh, and hurt so seriously as to cause her removal to the City Hospital.

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True Horrieces.—Are we to be favored with the usual New Year parade of the jovial and mirth-provoking group known as ‘* The Horribles”? If so, they ought to be prepar- ing their progremme.

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Dominion ILivstratep.—The last number of this excellent weekly contains cerrect like- nesses of Lieut.-Governor Macdonald, Gov- ernment House, Law Courts, Post Office. Provincial Building, Market House, and Queen Square Gardens.

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Norumse Like Leaturer.—‘John,” said his wife in the middle of the night, as she awakened with her usual scare, “I’m quite sure there's a man under the bed.” ‘is that so,” responded John sleet pily, ‘*well shove one of your shves at him and scare him away.

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Cuvrcn Oresixe.—The new Presbyterian Church at West St. Peter's, Lot 40, will be opened on Sabbath, 30th inst. Services will be held at ll a. m., and 7 p.m. A cvllection in aid of the building fund wi!ll Le taken up at each meeting. Every one is invited.

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Importaxt ANNouNcem#wt.—The Christ- mas Tree and Bazaar in St. Joseph's Convent will be coatinued to-morrow afternoon and evening, closing with an auction sale. The lotteries wil! all close to-morrow evening, and there will be quite a number of new attrac- tions. A full attendance is expected.

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Pensions.—The Dominion Government has just concluded the payment of the annual militia pensions to veterans of the war of 1812. The survivors in Ontario and Quebec only number 105 and they received $3,150. Ten years ago their number was 1,821, but death's ravages have made great changes since then.

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Musicat.—A grand masical and literary entertainment will be givdn in the Little York Hall, on Wednesday evening, 19th inst., commencing at 7 o'clock. Admission, 15 cents. The committee feel confident that all who patronize this entertainment will spend a very enjoyableevening. 1f the weather proves unfavorable, the entertainment will be held the first fine evening.

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Eneaceo Ar Last.—‘“‘So you are engaged at last,” exclaimed a girl in a red cloak that an Express reporter saw speaking toa girl in an imitation sealskin sacque. ‘‘ Yes, was the laconic answer. ‘‘Tell me how it happened —you know you told me you intended to live and die in single blessedness?”’ ‘*That’s the cause of it my dear. Frank is strong- minded and says I’m.the only woman who ever agreed with him on any subject. We were discussing the all-absorbing theme, ‘‘Is Marriage a Failure?” and I told him casually that I had made up my mind never to marry. He said he had made up his mind to do the same—and now we're engaged.” “Oh, I’m so

glad.” ‘“Soam I.”

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Lecture BY Rev. Mr. Reapv.—On Mon- day evening, the 17th inst., Rev. John Read, of the Brick Charch, this city, delivered his interesting lecture on “Fashion” in the Court House at Souris. Dr. Muttart was called to thechair. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the audience was nof as it would otherwise have been. As this lecture has already been favorably reviewed in Tue EXAMINER, it is unnecessary to refer to it again on this occasion. Mr. Read is a man of first-class ability, either in the pulpit or on the public platiorm. He is possessed of a musical voice; and one has not long to listen to him to discover that he is not only able to apply the rules of logic and rhetoric to public speaking, but to master what is perhaps of still more importance in the public speaker, freedom and fluency in expression, At the close of the lecture a vote of thanks was moved by Rev. Mr. Lodge, seconded by Mr. John McLean, M. P. P., both of whom spoke in the highest terms of the literary treat to which the audience had just listened,

Personal,

Mr. W. W. Stanley, of the firm of Stanley Bros. left this morning for South Caroliina, thence to Florida, where he will remain all | winter for the benefit of his health. We hope | to see him return in the spring fully restored.

Hon. John Leturgey, Summerside, is at the Davies. j

Hon. Samuel Prowse, Murry Harbor, is in the city. He is registered at the Davies.

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Our Advertisers To-day.

Santa Claus—whose portrait adorns an- other column—announces that he and his son are at the Diamond Bookstore.

E. W. Taylor has just received another lot of the celebrated Rockford Watches, which he is offering at low prices.

R. Bearisto sells apples, onions, etc., on | Thursday at 11 a. m.

G. M. Harris holds an auction sale of oil paintings at his salesroom, on Thursday even- ing next. .

hee Cocoa is grateful and, comforting and should be in every household. :

The European Bazaar is well stocked with ) photo albums, Christmas cards and fancy articles, suitable for holiday gifts. —

W. E. Dawson is offering a choice assort- | ment of plated and bronze goods, and other | articles suitable for the holiday trade, at the right prices.

Harris & Stewart are showing a large and elegant stock of goods suitable for Christinvs presents. oat ae :

The proprietors of the Star Tailoring Es- tablishment wish their patrons the compli- ments of the season, and solicit: an inspection of their large stock of holiday | goods. Se !

Mr. G. H. Cook has some oil paintings of | Canadiana scenery for sale; and has als» an | assortment of picture frames and mouldings | on hand. ‘i

Joseph Unsworth announces the usual holi- day fares oa the Island Railway.

The schr. Julia Ward will be put up at auction wher now lies siranded, off Mure

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Titik DAILY EXAMINEI

TRLEGRAPHIG SEBS.

SPeciaAL Despatcues ro Jue EXAMINER.

The Mail Service.

Orrawa, Dec. 18.

Much satisfaction is expressed in Eng- land at the reported decision of the Can- adian Government to take energetic action regarding the Atlantic mail service.

Mr. Landry, M. P., of Kent, is in the city for a few days in connection with the | preposal to change the route by which mails are delivered to Prince Edward Is- land. The plan is that postal matter for P. E. Island shall leave the Lntercolonial at Moncton and be conveyed by the Mone- ton and Buctouche Raiiway to Buetouche | and thence 18 miles to Richibucto on the | Northumberland Straits by a short line of | railway which will soon be built. From, this Point it is claimed there could be!

through across to West Point, thence to the | nearest station on the railway. © Mr. Lan- dry has laid his scheme before the Post- mester-General and Minister of Marine, | and it is being considered.

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Artillery Disbanded.

Lonpon, Dec. 18.

The Honorable Artillery Company, the} oldest military body in the world, a portion | of whose members visited America recent- | ly, has,been disbanded. The Prince of} Wales becoming discontented with the! manner in which the finances of the! organizaization were managed, alsu with the | lack of discipline in the ranks, had urged the members tu abandon their charter pri- | vieges and become part of the regular | volunteer forces. The suggestion was op- |} posed by the majority of the officers and the Prince. The Duke of Portland and} others sent in their resigaations, also for- | warding a complaint as to the condition of the company tothe Queen. Her Majesty} thereupon withdrew the company’s war-} rant, dissolving the company as a military body.

diniaileiatalipeiioets That Transhipment Case. Orrawa, Dec. 18.

The Minister of Customs has received a} report from Collector Ross, of Halifax, in} which he states that the American fishing schooner Babson entered on the 7th inst. for repairs which would take several days to complete, the vessel having a cargo of | fresh halibut, which would have spoiled if not landed or transhipped. The collector says,that without due reflection, and with- out consdlting the Department, he gave permission to tranship, for which he ex- presses regret.

ihiinitilinasiserie Schooner Wrecked. West Bay, C. B., Dec. 18.

The schr. W. Wright, Capt. Heater, cecal laden from Sydney for Chariottetown, while within a milo of Cape George last night, carried away all her gear attached to the foremast head. The vessel, becom- ing unmanagable, she squared away before the wind, and struck Smith’s Island. Ali hands with difficulty got ashore, and lost all but what they had on. No insurance.

Rridge Carried Away. Kentvitie, N, S., Dec 18.

Owing to the heavy rains causing a greal freshet which broke away three dams at Cambridge. The railway bridge has been carried away, the bridge was about fifty feet. It willtake some time before it can be rebuilt for trains to cross. In the mean- time trains will meet on each side of the break, and passengers and mails will be put across by boats or otherwise.

Big Snow Siorm.

(jveBEc, Dec. 18.

The furious snow storm that set in yes- terday lasted all night aud continued to-day with unabated fury. The snow drifts have become decidedly formidable and will tax all the resources of the snow carters for days tocome. There is not much prospect of any communication with the outside world to-day.

The Fisheries Question. -Orrawa, Dec. 18.

A special cable states that Gourlie raised the fisheries question on the diplomatic vote, and blamed Canada for her untriend- ly attitude throughout the dispute. Sir James Ferguson, on behalf of the Govern- ment, denied that Canada was to blame, and remarked upon the absence of disputes last season, owing to Canada’s conciliatory proposals.

The Parcel Post.

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Orrawa, Dec. 18.

It is under contemplation by the Post- master-General to authorize all post offices in Canada to receive and dispatch closed parcels under the parcel post arrangement between the United Kingdom and Canada. Hitherto this privilege has been confined to about 150 principal offices.

Afraid of Trouble,

Paris, Dec. 15.

Owing to fears that the Panama Canal Company’s difficulty may give rise to dis- orders on the isthmus, the French Gov- ernment has decided to send a man-of-war to Colon, to protect French interests. It is expected that the United States will send two warships to Colon.

Bowbarding Fort Hayti.

¢ New York, Dec. 18. Passengers of the steamer Saginaw froia

San Domingo report that tour gunboats of |

| Legitimes bombarded Cape Hayti on the |

Dth inst., destroying nearly all the bamboo huts and killing tweive to filteen persons. | The natives fled to the mountains. Navigation Practieable. Queszc, Dec. 18.

The Quebec Board of Trade Committee

| which is investigating the practicability of |

winter navigation of the St. Lawrence, have come to the conclusion that pavigation 18 |

. practicable from the fizet of hued bo the |

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AT PATON & CO’S. POPULAR STORE.

DRESS DEPARTMENT...

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In this Depar » ering s ; ie oe ; , partment we are offering some rare Bargains in the newest Amazons, Plaids, Stripes,

Serges, Merino and Cashmeres, with Trimmings to match.

FURS! FURS! - A big v Caps, Fur Mitts and Gloves, all BLANKETS! prices.

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MILLINERY ! Houses in London.

MILLINERY !— We have « few English ‘’rimmed Bonnets left. These we offer at less than cost.

€ >} y F ; ? : af ne TA 3 7 ’ ariety of Ladies’ Astracan Jackets, Mens’ Coon, Astracan and Bear Coats, Ladies’ and Gents’ at the very lowest prices.

: BLANKETS! —Special Bargains, bought direct from the manufacturers, and will be sold at Paton’s popular D eros a large assortment of Bed Quilts at very low prices,

NDA ERCHIEFS. —Very heavy, bright Si hi 2auti i found an excellent open passage all winter; bought direct from the best vosehiie-Cheaba ce ee ne MENS’ OVERCOATS AND REEFERS. - This is a most important department with us. For real value, no othee fipm on the Isiand can beat us. LADIES’ JACKETS.—A job loé of One Hundred clearing out at $2.25.

from 20 cents up. These goods are—

In this department we defy com- Our styles are good and prices low.

They are worth fifty per cent. more.

Models from one of the best Millinery

GREAT BARGALNS IN CARPSTS, CURTAINS, and all kinds of HOUSE FURNISHINGS. JAMES PATON & CO., MAREET SQUARHE.

Charlottetown, December 10, 1888—eod

Postage Rates. Monrrean, Dec. 18. The Board of Trade to-d Ly agreed tu memoralize the Government to reduce the postage rate to two cents.

Defensive Commission. Orrawa, Dec, 18. The Canadian Defensive Commission is holding daily meetings here.

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Weather Satletin.

Toronto, Dec. 19.—-10 «. m Decreasing north-west to south-west winds, fair weather, lower temperature, preceded in northern portion by snow or sleet.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

A& @uestien of Time.

Sir,— What is the matter with the Court House clock? Shehas gained over four minutes since yesterday, and consequently to-day differs from nearly every clock and watch in Charlottetown. Who has charge of her works anyhow ?

Yours, &c., INQUIRER.

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Dearness CURED®-—A very interesting 132 page Illustrated book on deafness. Noise in the head. How they may be cured. Post free 3d —Address, Dr. Nicholson, St. John St., Montreal.

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A long felt want is supp ied by the Cardi- , gan Overshoes, (overalls rubber-fuoted.) You |

need not be no longer troubled with your rubbers everlastingly slipping or filling with snow. Call and see them at Golf Bros.

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CHRISTHAS TRADE

Watches, Jewelry aud Fancy Goods,

Cc. H. LALOR,

As in former years, will give as a XMAS BOX,

A Liberal Discount,

Or, if preferred, the same value in goods.

No extra charge for Engraving. North Side Queen Square. decl0

Hillsborough Skating Rink.

HE ABOVE RINK will be opened at an early date, further notice of which will be given. Tickets for sale at Apothecaries’ Hall, C. D. Rankin’s and D. O'M. Kedd.n’s, at the followiag rates :— Season Tickets for Gentlemen.............006Be sty = cao odes een on 3 00 Afternoon Tickets......... i cendkelsvecesbeyans 2 00 Promenade Tickets for Season........ «+++. 1 00 Galbraith’s Band will be in attendance two evenings and one afternoon ia each week.

Communication with Rink by telephone. b. C. McLEOD. Secy-Treasurer, Ch’town, Dee. 17, 1834¢—dy 2w

AUCTION SALE

—OFr— Valuable Stock, Farming Implements, Crop, and Household Furniture.

AM instructed by MR. WILLIAM MILLER,

Administrator of the Estate of the late

JAMES D. ROBERTSON, to sell by Auction, on the premises, St. Peter's iioad,

On Saturday, 22nd December,

AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK, A. M.,

IPE FOLLOWING STOCK, &c.:

STOCK :—2 Horses, 6 Cows (in calf), 1 Bull, 1 Ram, ! Pig, Pouitry.

FARMING IVMPLEMENTS. &c.:-—2 Carts, 1 Truck Wagon, 1 Top Buggy, 2 Piows, | pair Har- rows, 1 Moulding Plow. 1 Scuffler, i Roiler, 1 Hroadcast Seed Sower. set Rannal Harrows, 1 Spring Tooth seuffier, t Turnip Sower, | Thresh- ing Mill, 1 Patterson Self Binder, 1 Mower, 1 Patterson Haj ttake, 1 Gang Plow, 1Tron Plow ana l smali Pow, 2 Wood sleighs, 1 Box Sleigh, 1 Round Back Sleigh, lset Diiving Harne-s, 2

lsets Cart Harness, Swings and ‘races, Riding

Saddle, 1 Grindstone, 1 Cheese Press. &c. GROP:—Hay, Oats, Wheat, Potatoes and

Tursips.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE:—Conasisting of Beds abu Bedding, Carpet-, Stoves, Chairs, Tabies. Sofas, Mats, Glassware, Crockerywure,

vc. TERMS :-—-Under $5.0, cash ; over that amount six mouils’ credit on app OVed JoInL betes, Sale positive. G. AL, HARRIS, dects Amovrouer.

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Overcoats, Ulsters, Reefers and Suits

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Is now selling at prices which, for Cheapness, has never yet been approached by anyone in the City.

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Tf you want a good Coat, in Quality and Fit, and at the same time save a Pellar | or more in the price, the place te buy is at

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Charlottetown, November 28, 1888, 1888—-dy & wky

BIG CLOTHING SALE.

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lis goods are as advertised and the Cheapest in Town.

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| bvercoats, Reefers and Suits at prices never heard

tell of before. Competitors are mad but Customers

are glad that PROWSE siill lives. ;

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WE CLAIM TO SELL THE CHEAPEST, AND WE WILL DO IT.

_ Hollow the crowd and you will be led to PROWSE'S Store He does the Biggest Clothing Business on PK. Island.

_ . Summer is gone, but PROWSE is still_to the front with the Best and Cheapest Clothing. Make a start ifor PROWSL’S Store and get a Bargain. |

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Sign of the Big Hat, 144 Queen Street.

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Gur Stock of Carpets: epy _WemakeaSpecialty o s the Largest, Cheapest) in | Ladie ’ Astracan Sacks id choicestever shown) | and Mens’ Far Coats, byus. Prices from 16c.| We keep the best made | in Canada at low prices.

‘E HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Large Con- signment of

NEW FURNITURE,

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io $2.25.

—COMPRISING— | | Parlor and Bedroom Setts, in Walnut, Mahog.- | any, Ash and Oak; Parlor and Extension Tables, Walnut and Ash Sideboards, Fleck and Hair Mattrasses, Cane Chairs, &c., &e.

oe are reapentialy aed to a Never have we offered Greater Inducements to CASH | spe i urniture before purchasing else- CUSTOMERS

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| where. G. M. HARRIS, novl9—dy & wky Auctioneer.

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BEER BROS.

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ALL-WOOL DRESS GOODS, from 16 cents, | BROCADED PLUSH, from $1.35, FANCY DRESS GOODS, from 9 cents, BROCADED VELVET, from 39 cents, ULSTERS and JACKETS, from $2.00, i GREY FLANNEL, from 14 cents, "HEAVY SHAWLS, from $1.00, | SILK HANDKERCHIEPS, from 25 cents, TABLE LINEN, trom 19 cents, | COT+‘ON HANDKER. HIEPS, from 3 centa, BLACK FUR CAPES, from 89 cents, | WOOL WRAPS, from 65 cents,

LINEN TOWELS, from 8 cents, | ULSTER CLOTH, from 50 cents.

In every Department we offer remarkably Low Prices FOR CASH. Our Goods are

guaranteed as represented. : BEER BROS,

_ ENGRAVING.

1OODS bought or selected three or four ia AW days before Xmas, engraved without ‘extra charge at G. H. TAYLOR'S. After that time we cannot guarantee their being i done in time. eod tl xmas—decl0

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WANTS, LOST, FOUND de.

AAILLER WANTED.—A young §man fcompe- N tent to take charge of @ waiter power country Grist and Oatmeal Miil. Apply by let- ter with references. Address * F,” P. O. Box 375, Charlottetown, 6i eod—decl9

| The demand for our| Goods this Fall is far in advance of any previous year. Wesuppiy Latest ‘Styles at lowest prices,

Our Carpet Depart. meni is most compiete on the island. Choice) ‘Pesigns in Axminster | ‘Brussels, Tapestry. de. |

ANTESD IMMEDIATELY. — Three good \ Coat Makers.—P. J. Foran, Tailor. decl9—tf

NORE, _ Ladies wishing to have cakes baked ~

for (hrisimas, will please send them before sday, w KyiGHT’s BAKERY ga bi-~<de0l7

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