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Sales Agents of the Daily Examiner. | side. I think, however, that the secular

_— will this year, as in the past, remain uppermost, and tend to obscure the strictly

Tue Darwy Examryver is for sale every day} religions idea. Mosi of us,I fancy, on Christ-

en the trains east and west, and at the follow-

lug places .

H. A. Harvie, Charlottetown. A. D. Haszarp, "

T. O’'ConNNELL, .

T. L. CuarpPecyz, 8. T. NgLMEsS G. A. AlrK=y, G PD, SUTHERLAND, A. McAunay, Head St. Pever’s Bay. D. Eeayx, Mouns Stewart.

H. Beer, Southport.

-orgetown. Souris Est.

Gro. O’Nerit, Jialfway House, Morton J. Hoeuss, Cowity Line Station. Eomenp CampseEit, Prince County Book-

e.ore, Summerside. W. D. McNett, Alberton. Joun J: Arsnzavx, Tignish.

Tur DatLy EXAMINE

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‘*Once more the herald angels sing

The old, old song of Heaven ;

. Once more the gathered nations bring The ylfts of men forgiven !

_ Once mere the hoary earth is thrilled With the old glorious strain,

» That erst the plains of Bethlehem filled-- ‘ Peace and good will to men!’

** Peace and good will! oh blessed words ; We need their spirit stall

In stricken homes—by empty boards—

7 Where want has worked its will !

Let us our giits in blessing bring, And make their darkness liight—

So shall the herald angels sing In every home to-night !

‘* Yes ! there are angels with us still—

The children and the poor ; ’ Then let us do our Father's will,

Nor close his open door.

‘Glory to God and peace on earth,’ So first the message ran ;

We answer back from shrine and hearth Good will from man to man.”

No festival in our time is looked forward to with brighter hopes or mvure joyous anti @ipations than Christmas. The word re- quires only to be mentioned to be fully uiderstood by everyone—from the baby scarcely yet able to lisp, to the old sire bending to the grave. The children, es pecially, look forward to this as the day oi days. Long before it arrives, instinc:

seems to teach that something good is

jn store for them, and hence little boys and girls are invariably seen, for weeks beforehand, counting on

their fingets, and hotly contending with each other as to the number of days till Christmas. When the pantry begins to re- ceive its supply, and their nasal organs, ever quick and sensitive, assure them that baking has commenced—that pan cakes, fruit-cakes, mince-pies, plum-puddings and custards are being prepared, they go into raptures and clap their hands impatiently for the arrival of the day over which the ins of Santa Claus is to preside. The imaginary, sight of father’s table groaning beneath a dead weight of mutton and beef. goose and turkey, duck and fowl, partridge and pigeon, as well as apples, figs and gtapes, increases their joy. Let no rigor- ous parent then attempt to control or check this outburst of nature in children; but let all give encouragement by participating therein themselves. All then seem to be- come glad at the annual occurrence of Christinas. Few know or care to inquire about its origin. It is enough for most peo- ple that good-fellowship prevails once a -yyear—good-fellowship, a principle in the uman mind sufficient to account for all the happiness Christmas brings—the reconcilia- tions and reunions which are brought about under every roof the closer ties that are formed between the rich and the poor, the fendency to put a rein for a few days on s-andal and miserable yossip, and the break- ing down of those barriers which the bigot- ry and sectarianism of a few construct, and which, unhappily, divide the different re- ligious bodies in our midst. But there are those who are unwilling to leave the origin of Christmas so unsatisfactorily explained. Some will tell you that it is another name for the festival, by the ancient Germans and Scandinavians, call-d *‘ Yule ;’ while others, with very good intentions, would like to connect it with the birth ef Christ at Bethlehem, and make ita day commemor- ative thereof. There is no doubt that the word Christmas itself arose from the latter supposition, but that the festival known as -Christmas is historically connected with the birth of our Saviour is very questionable. J would be inclined to consider as imprac- .ticable any effort to trace Christmas te its inception. The better way would be to place it, with the Drama, as a something without any historical origin. The Saturn- -alia so reverently kept amongst the ancient «Romans, seems most like its prototype. -Anong the Romans the’ merrymaking lasted seven days. while in these degenerate -times the. mawkishness of some and the utilitarianism of others would have us ‘:s- continue this, with every other good old -Gustom. Such people love to be know. and .Zead of among men as scientific and pro- gressive | but, thank God, their numbers are few. Christmas is also the great family day in this, as in the old country, when those from home at other seasons return heavily laden with toys and trinkets to add to the joy and scampering of their younger , brothers and sisters. Hume is the altar round which our affections cluster on this day. Absence from the sport and hilarity of the little ones is the greatest of punish- ments. Few think of going to church, although some are disposed to be obstinate and will attend to sing praise to God in celebration of the birth of the Holy babe at Bethlehem, and thereby endeavor to give tae festival a religious rather than a seculer

,instructed that his contract is no longer

mas day taink more of St. Nicholas than St. Peter or St. Paul. Let, then, our

|coming Christmas be ‘‘our happiest and cur |

jbest.” Let it be observed as a day of ab- lsolute relaxation and merriment. Let no business, public cr private, be transacted.

|The bells will ring out a merry peal and

\happy and rosy faces will make home a4|

‘paradise and earth a place to be cesired. | Bu. the rich and charitable of our city must ‘do heir part. Let want and discomiort be

lin cveyance for one day at least. Let no

out a good stuffing of goose and plum pud- ding, and the blessings of Him who feedeth the hungry and clotheth the naked are pro- mised to you and yours forever. W. S. &. Charlottetown, Dec. 24, 1878.

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The “Northern Light.”

Tue Northern Light made her first trip yesterday—from and to Georgetown. She brought a large number of passengers and freight. Among the passengers were the Hon. Minister of Marine and Fisheries, Mr. Leith Brecken, Mr. George Ings, and other young Islanders studying at King’s Windsor. The first trip of the Northern Light was a very successful one— we hope it was ominous of successful per- formances throughout the winter. She wil!, we learn, ply daily from and to Georgetown —leaving Georgetown at six a. m. and Pic- tou at half-past one, p. m.

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City Council.

Tax City Council met last evening. Present His Worship Mayor Dawson, Rec- order Haviland, Councillors Morris, Byrne, Koughan, Stumbles, Davy, Peake, Beer, dorne and Crabbe. The report of the Finance Committee was read and the bills innexed ordered to be paid.

Councillor Koughan, Chairman of the Committee on Tenders, reported as follows :

The Tender Committee met in the Coun- il Chamber on Saturday, 21st December, und opened the Tenders received by the Jity Clerk from parties willing to rent for . term of years the City Weigh Scales. The aames of the Tenderers with the amounts offered and their sureties are as follows :—

Henry Sellar, $400; Archd. White and John Weir, sureties.

J. J. O'Reilly, $330 ; Patrick O’Donnell, | surety.

Daniel McRae, $400; G. W. Milliner and John Quirk, sureties.

The Tender Commmittee would res-; pectfully recommend the adoption of the iollowing resolution :

Resolved, That the Tender of Henry Sel- lar, offering to rent the scales at $400 per annum, be accepted.

W. Kovucuan, W. W. Srumstss, jr., } Committee. Epwarpv Davy,

The tender of Henry Sellar was —after the adoption of the report—azcepted for a term of three years.

The Tender Committee further reported ‘hat, at the same time and place, they opened tenders received for the Market folls and Rents, and the following names, amounts and sureties for the same, are as follows :—

Patrick A. Hughes, Alison Strong, $2,100: Felix A. Hughes, Rubert A. Strong, sureties.

James Brown, $1,815. No sureties.

J. J. O'Rielly, $1,700; Ed. Mullin, Joseph Egan, sureties.

John Lewis, $1,800; D. R. M. Hooper and Benj. Rogers, sureties.

Philip Mahar, $2.025; Patrick Kelly, surety.

Peter O’Rielly, $1,850; Patrick O’Dennell, surety.

Henry Coombs, $2,800.

Wm. Koveuan,

W. W. Srumstes, Jr., > Commit’e. Epwarp Davy,

The matter of letting the Market Tolls and Rents, created a brief discussion. It was moved by Councillor Stumbles, seconded by Councillor Davy and carried unaniimeusly that—

Whereas tenders have been received in accordance with advertisements in the city papers asking tenders for the privilege of collecting market tolls and rents, and it has been found that it is inexpedient to change the present system.

Therefore resolved, that the present method of collecting the market tolls be continued.

A letter was read from Mr. Galbraith asking permission of the Council for the Volunteer Band to prxctice in one of the upper rooms of the hull tower. Permission was, on motion, granted.

A letter was read from « special commit- tee informing the Conncil that the con- tractor for reprinting the codified by-laws had failed to perform any of the work up to the present. It was moved by Councillor Beer and carried unanimously, that he be

| recognized by the Council, and that means be ti koa tohav: the wk completed atonce. |

Councillor Davy gave notice that at next | meeting of Council he would bring in a bye- law for the regulation of billiard tables and bowl ng alleys.

family suffer for want, or no child go with- |

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| ance Committee, reported that sever -gand of dollars worth matured, croaching on the avaliable

now becomes necessary to issue new deben- ‘tures to the amount of $3,000, to be dis-|

nosed of to the best advantage.

It was moved by Councilior ‘onded, and carried unanimously - ;

Horne, sec-

| January; Resolved, That new tenders be | the performance of the said work. | Council adjourned.

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The Arson Case.

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Monpay, Dee. 25.

Wis McNsvin, sworn—Rapsom was in the same room with me tor ten days. We used to be talking about different things. One night we began talking about the Dockendorfls. 1 said the boys are pretty wild. We talked further About the matter, and he told us of his setting 4re to Sellar’s house the first time, and said that it did not burn very well. It was ‘put out by some of the parties about the place, who discovered the fire before it went too far. He then told us of stealing the wool from McKinley’s, and how he and William Dock- endorff took it to town.and sold it to a per- son named Hooper and got $80 for it. He got $16 as his share of the spoils. He then went to Shediac and stayed a month. He came back and went to live with John Rodd. He said it was when he was living there he set fire to Sellar’s house the sec- ond time He told us how he wet with William Dockendorff and set fire to the place. He said that while he was in setting the fire, William Dockendorff stayed on watch with a pistol for fear anyone would coms along. He said the second time it burned well, as there was a good breeze. Next morning he told us that, while he was living at the Royalty, he and another chap named McQueen went une evening with two axes and tore up two rails on the railway track. ‘They then lay in the woods to see the smash, but, before the train came along, the Section man, whose name was Heckbert, discovered the break, and repair- ed it before the train passed. He said to me if the train had to run off and there was any money around, he knew what he would do. Heckbert, he said, afterwards went to him and asked him about the matter,and he said he did not know anything about it. I (McNevin) am sure that he was in earnest when he told us, and believed the whole story.

Turspay, Dec. 24.

Ix the case of George Dockendorfi. William Dockendorff and Abraham Rap- som, charged with burning the premises 0! Mr. John Sellar at North River, Messrs. Charles Palmer and F. L. Haszard appear for the Crown and Mr. R. Shaw for the defence,

The first witness called was Joun T. Ropp.--He identified Abraham Rapsom, and said he was with him two months all but two days anda half. He left on the 12th of last September. That would be about the 15th of July he came tome. He was with me previous to that and left on the 26th of May. During the second time he was away overa night about the 15th oi August. He was in the settlement three days after he left me. When he left my house he said he intended living without working. I remember hearing of Mr. Sellar’s fire shortly after Rapsom left. Jacos Cumminecs, sworn—Live at North River. My wife could not come to Court. She is asister of Charles Herrol. She is iudisposed and unable to come_here. George Dockendorff and Charles Herrol boarded with me in September last. I re- member the fire at Mr. Seller’s place in September last. I woke George Docken- dorff up, and told him that Seller’s place was on fice. I did not wake Herrol up that night. It was D. Moorside woke him up. I went to bed on the night of the fire a little before ten. There was a party at our place that night, and the party dispersed a Jittle before nine o'clock. [| was asleep that night but a short time when Dan Mooreside came to my window and told me that Sellar’s place was on fire. I swear to the best of my knowledge that Herroll or Dockendorff did not leave my house on the night of the fire till Moore- side came, and I woke themup. I am not positive that they were not out while I was asleep. One night in January last there was a load of hay brought to my barn from McKinlay’s— My cattle did not eat it. Her- roll’s horse did. The hay was put intoa shed at the end of my barn. Herroli was accused for stealing the hay. I believed, when McKinley told me that the hay was stolen, that it was Herrol stole it. I might have told Alex. McKinley that Herrol and others were locked in the church after the hay was stolen. They went to the church to warm themselves. 1 had not the keys of the church that night. I fancy I gave the key to Herrol to go to the church to warm himself. Donald Mc- Kinnon was with Herrol that night. Mc- Kinnon was accused of stealing the hay in company with Herrol.

McKinnon was identified in the Court, brought forward and examined.

Donato McKrynon—I know Charles Herrol. The hay was taken by Herrol and myself from McKinley’s to Jacob Cum- mings’. The sleigh we took the hay from

_A petition was reid from the inhabitants of.upper Prince Street, asking that three; lamps be placed on parts of the street: named in the petition. It was resolved that. two lamps be placed on the street named—' one at or near the new Methodist Charch, | and the other near Mr. McKechnie’s.

Councillor Koughan called the attention | of the Market Committee to the table of | Market Tolls, and requested that the Tolls | which the table requires be duly exacted | from vend ors.

en the Councillor Peake, Chairman of the Fin- | mings’ that night alone about half-past’ Dec. 21, 1878—

McKinley’s with was got on the side of the road, about forty yards from a house there was no person living in. It was near, Jacob Cummings’, but it was not his. sleigh. We hauled the hay to Cummings’ late at night. There was no light in Cummings’ when we _ got __ there. We stayed in the Church all night. I was in bed at 8 o'clock the night of the fire. I

of debentures have!I know nothing about shaving and have been paid, thus en- tails. not income, and it) of the horses’ tails.

Whereas, Mr. Egan’s tender for repair- : d . ‘ . } os Che public schools will have their ho idays. jing pumps and wells expires on the ist of

| “ al thou-| nine, and went to bed as soon as I went in.

woes (Ghristmas Presents

cutting | I was not with Harroll |

the I was not mixed up in the

before the Grand Jury for that offence. The prisoner is held in custody.

[ro BE CONTINUED. ]

GRAND

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—ON— NEW YEAR'S NIGHT, ——BY THE YOUNG BRITONS,

—IN THE-

ORANGE HALL.

To consist of Addresses, Readings, Solos, Duetts, Quartettes, Recitations, &c.

The O. Y. B’s of Summerside will take part in the programme. A good time may be ex. pected, Admission 15 cents. Doors open at 74 o'clock, p. m. Entertainment to begin at 8.

WM. D. TANTON, Chairman Com. Dec, 24—2i tues

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consequence of the death of Her Royal _ Highness the Princess Alice, the Grand Duchess of Darmstadt, His Honor the Lieu- tenant Governor will not hold a Levee on the first day of January next, J. LONGWORTH, Lt.-Col. and Aide-de-Camp. R. R. HODGSON,’ Lt.-Col. and Aide-de-Camp. Government Honse, } 23rd December, 1878. { city papers li

TENDERS.

Mayor’s OFrrics, Cuarvotretown, P. E. L, Dec, 24th, 1878.

EALED TENDERS will be received at this Office until the noon of TUESDAY, the 3lst day of “‘ec., from persons willing to keep in repair the Pumps of the City of Char lottetown, according to Specification to be seen at the City Council Chamber. The Council is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. By order. W. B. MORRISON,

City Clerk.

Ch’town, Dec, 24-—till 31st

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§. 8. NORTHERN LIGHT ILL MAKE DAILY TRIPS, usti! further notice (sundays excepted),

leaving Georgetown at SIX a. m., and leaving Pictou at HALF-PAST ONE, p. m., weather

WILLIAM MITCHELL, Agent of Department. Ch'town, 24th Dec., 1878—

House Wanted.

ANTED TO RENT—A House with 8 or 10 rooms; one with small garden

and in the western part of the town preferred.

iinquire at this Office.

Ch’town, Dec. 24—tf

: For Sale or to be Let,

NEW TWO-STORY (double tenement) -HOUSE, situate on Douglas. Street, about 200 feet from the corner of Queen and Douglas Streets. The property is situated in a part of the City where real estate is increas- ing in value every vear. For terms, &c., apply in Charlottetown to A. A. McLean, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, or to the Subscriber.

ALEX. MUNN. Southport, Dec. 24, 1878—1m eod

Musical = Literary!

METHODIST SABBATH SCHOOL

WILL GIVE ONE OF THEIR

Popular Entertainments

-~—[N THE—

Basement of the Church,

--ON THE—

EVENING OF MONDAY NEXT,

the 30th inst. To commence at 8 o'clock. Admission onty TEN CENTS. Dec. 23—3in

Chisnas 878

NEW YEAR, 1879!

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The Confectionery

Is the best place in town for the sale of

Fruit, a

Confectio . Cake, |

Pastry,

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did not hear of the second fire till 7 o’clock next morning. I was at Jacob Cummings’ night of the second tre. I left Cum-

A Large Assortment of Holiday Confections, | Cakes, &c., for the little ones, at ieasonable Ces.

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ENTERTAINMENT

HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE,

‘Free. Gifts to All Gash Customers During the Holidays !

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SEALED ENVELOPE, containing « . No. representing an article, worth from

Five Cents to Five Dollars !

will be presented to each purchaser of Goods, at Retail Prices, for every Dollar's worth bought for ~ Cash, during the

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, AT — ' HARVIN’S BOOKSTORE.

The distribution will commence on Monday, the 23rd inst. Charlottetown, Dee. 21--

Just Opened

A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT

Klectro - Plated Ware |

in New Styles and Patterns, just the thing for

Christmas Presents.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

GOLD AND SILVER,

WALTHAM & GENEVA

WATCHES

Gold, Silver, Gold-Plated

and Jet

JHW HiLRY !

IN AN ENDLESS VARIETY OF PATTERXS AND PRICES.

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FIFTY DIFFERENT STYLES OF AMERICAN & FRENCH

CLOCKS!

AT PRICES TO SUIT ALL.

W. W. Wellner.

81 North Side Queen Square, Ch’town, Dec. 17, 1878. { cod s n year

Queen Square Livery Stables,

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NORTH SIDE QUEEN: SQUARE.

MHE Subscriber, having purchased a num- ber of New Sleighs and Furs, is pre to hire Single and Double Teams, at shortest notice, during the winter. Horses, Coaches, Buggies and Open W. : kept for hire daily, Sundays epebeted. re ERMs REASONABLE.

STEPHEN T. STUMBLES. . Ch’town, Dec. 12, 1878—1m 2aw ar ne 4i.

GENUINE NEW YORK

SINGER SEWING MACHINES

THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

Buy only the

Beware of COUNTERFEITS.,

None genuine with

out our Trade Mark stamped on the arm

of the Machine. THE SING“ RK MANUF’G CO. SOLD IN 1879 282,812 Machines, being the largest number of Sewing Machines ever suld by any Company in a single year. Machines sold on monthly payments. Rosert Youna, Sole Agent of P. E. Island,

South Side Queen Square, Charlottotown., vov. 30, 1878—2aw tf ;

NOTICE.

PEBsex 8 who took Tuz Examtyver before the Datty Examiner wasissued, and have not yet paid for it, will please send the amounts of their respective accounts without

delay,to

W. L. COTTON, Examiner Orrice, Ch’town, Oct. 17, 1878, dy & wkly, '