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Local and Other Items.

Swarnr-pon still prevails in Montreal. : : | culine Peake prr oi rar] lat cre meeta to-day. 7 , tee PIT ved a. Lyhee on 2 oe ; te 18th init . nr —_ ° i sy on cope yee m Liverpoot, far kngish Mail, ve Halifax, arrived \ : a¢ 't . 288 9 ° in { Masonic. —~Thore Writ be a@& special Corn. i} Lil Loi.l S at Wliramichi are now gol Vie wy Hon. VW in. Muirhead, of | th i \ Nova Seotian named Adam Douglass was | i by a railway train in Brooklyn, N. ¥.,. on the 4th. Drownep.—Two young men_ were

drowned while skating at St. Eustace, Que., on the L7th:

Rrrorm.--There are eight Temperance Reform Clubs in Yarmouth County, N. 8., with about 7,000 members.

THE services of the volunteers on the oc- easion of the Hackett funeral cost the city of Montreal $4,500,

Tus young Lord Clandeboy, His Excel- lency the Governor General’s eldest son, has arrived in Ottawa from Ireland.

Tue American poet John G. Whittier reached his seventieth birthday on the 17th inst. He was dined at Boston by the At- lantic Monthly publishers on the on the oc- casion.

A Socrery called the ‘‘ Nova Scotia Poultry and Floricultural Association,” for the purpose of promoting the taste for and improving the kinds of poultry and flowers, has been organized in Halifax. A. Downs, Esq., is President

Loss, By AcctpENts.—A statement has just been published in Montreal, which shows that, during the season of naviga- tion, the loss, by accidents, in the St. Lawrence River to ocean steamers and car- goes, amounted to $685,000.

** INTERNATIONAL GuipE.”—J. L. Davies, of the Intermational Guide fraud, has been held and found guilty by the Westmoreland County Court, for obtaining money under false pretences. JC. J. Brydges, and Mr. Sutterel, are the principal witnesses in the matter.

ApsconDED.—Charles Cutter, ‘one of the contracters of the new police building, St. John, absconded on the 17th, after drawing $2,394 from the Chamberlain. He has also drawn sums from several others for whom he was working, amounting in all to $4,009.

STANLEY.—-It is said that a disagreeable surprise awaits Mr. H. M. Stanley on his return home. A New York lady to whom he has been long engaged, and to whom he was to be married on his return from the present expedition, has wearied of waiting, and taken to herself a mate more likely to stay at home,

A MEETING was held in Halifax on Mon- day afternoon relative to establishing a College of Science and Technology at Hali- fax. Several gentlemen addressed the

meeting and a resolution was passed to ap- | point a committee to draw up a constitution ; and course of study for the said college to be established in Halifax, Another meet- ing will be held at an early day.

Ix the Court af Appeal, in Montreal, judyment was given in the case of Queen's Sisnetin Company and the Quebee Gov- ernment, in which the question of validity of the Act passed levying a stamp-tax on all volicies issued by imsurance conpanies. Four out of the five Judges decided against the Government. The case, which was a test one, will be further appealed to the Privy Council.

Tue English Church papers often call at- tention to the alarming ignorance of the secular papers, when the latter volunteer to discuss church topics; the following is one proof: A correspondent of the Standard says that *‘soon after the present Vicar of Tarporley took up his residence in that parish the papers circulated the rumor that the rev. gentleman and_ his curate actually| practised celibacy in the open streets!

Cirry Councit.—A meeting of the City Council was held last evening. There was a full attendance of the members, <A large number of oity accounts were passed and ordered to be paid. The other busi- ness before the Board was not of much im- portance, the time of the Council having been taken up with an irregular debate on the rotten quality of the policemen’s cloth-

ing. The meeting was adjourned till Tues- day. AuMost ASPHYXIATED.—The St, John

Globe says that Mr, Ashford, a shoemaker, was almost suffocated in his workshop in an alley off Germain street, from the fumes of a charcoal stove, which he made use of to heat up the shop, and was enly saved from death by the timely arrival of M. C. Rob- inson, who warned him of his danger. Mr. Ashford was very 111 during Thursday and Friday from the effects of the charcoal fumes,

Tre most elegant and suitable present for the Holidays is the Mackinnon Pen, made of vulcanized rubbers and metals that cannot corrode in the strongest acids, orna-

mented with pure gold, and looks like a pencil; but contains ink instead of lead, is perfectly air tight, whereby no ink can} escape, and can be carried in the pecket | with the greatest ease ; is neat and hand-| some, and always ready for use; is vo con- | structed that it cannot get out of order, '| nor wear out, and isclaimed to be the| handiest, most economical, and most en- durable Pen in the world. Wherever it has’! been introduced, large orders always follow, | The General Agent for the Maritime Pro-| vinces ig Mr. RK. R, Andrews, Halifax, N.

8. Faur dollars remitted to him will fetch the Pen, with full directions for use.—til]

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| Local and Other Items.

Dy telegvain to Peal i

Diunicatron « { King Solomon Lolve \ Ik Li } \ 2 4 i > o oo § or anti A. NM., im the Sat nlee Room, \ ctor!

: 1a Hall, Water street, to-morrow ¢ vonulny g.

OPENING or Winter Communication, — |

The : Princess of Wales” started, as usual, for Pictou this morning, but owing to a large appearance of ice returned. A special trai was at once put on for Georgetown, to carry mails and passengers to the “* Northern Light.”

Mr. ScuurMan, one of our Gilchrist Schol- ars, has obtained a Seholarship in Logic and Moral Philosophy, in the University of Lon- don. The Scholarship is worth £50, sterling for three years ; but as Mr. Schurman is a month or two over the specified age, he cannot draw the money. Mr. Schurman reflects honor on the Province and on Prince of Wales College of which he is a brilliant graduate.

Tre steamer ‘“‘ Princess of Wales” at- tempted to make a trip to Picton this morn- ing. She went out a little beyond the Blockhoyse. It is said that some floating ice was seen; and it was feared by the more imaginative on board that it might congeal before nightfall; so the helm wag put hard up.

Tue Brittsh Navy.—Mr. W. H. Smith, M. P., has been entertained at a banquet at St. James’ Hall, in recognition of his ap- pointment as First Lord of the Admiralty and of his services to the Conservative cause. In acknowledging the toast of his health, he said the navy was in a better condition than it had been in for many years.

Tue story of treachery at Kars by Turk- ish commanders is current in London. The statement is that two pashas having subor- dinate commands inside the beleagured city betrayed the garrison by letting the Russians into the works before the defend- ers became aware of the movement ; that the two pashas contrived to be taken prisoners; that they aftewards refused to be exchanged, in order to escape trial and punishment for their treachery.

Tue Entertainment in the Convent De Notre Dame last evening, at the opening of the Christmas term, was well attended. It consisted of two serio-comic dramas and several piéces of vocal and instrumental music. The dramas were very well ren- dered and the appreciative audience were loud in their applause. The music, both vocal and instrumental, were of a high order, and were—particularly those accom- panied by the harp—well received. The entertainment will be repeated on Thurs- day night,

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Latest by Telegraph.

WAR NEWS.

[By Telegraph to Reading Room and Daily Examiner. |

Lonpon, Dec. 19.

Servia’s treachery is attributed to Eng- lish influence,

Constantinople circles believe England will oppose opening the Dardanelles which Turkey and other powers are willing to con- cede. If Turkey refuses, it is believed Kingland will help her in her extremity.

The Servians occupied Adlie.

Gortschakoff instructed the representa- tives to assume the greatest reserve relative to terms of peace.

Russia is disposed to advance.

The English Parliament is summoned for the seventeenth of January. The meeting is caused by the license given Russia by Austria and Germany to use victory in her own way,

James Ballantine, the anthor, is dead.

CHRISTMAS CIFTS. A CHRISTMAS — will be held in the

t£\. Lecture Room of the PRINCE STREET METHODIST CHURCH

On Fripay, the 2ist Dee.,

Sale to commence at 2 p, m.

HOT SUPPER FROM 8 TO 10 P.M

Some very handsome Christmas Presents will be sold at low prices. Come and see them. Admission 10 cents,

Dec. 18, 1877,—2in

PLE, ISLAND Steam Navigation Coy.

A SPECIAL MEETING of the Share holders of the above Company will be held a their Office, cor. Great George and Lower Water Street, on FRIDAY, the 2lst inst., at 7 o'clock in the evening.

By Order of D. Davirs, Pres’t, F, W. HALES, Secretary S. N, Co.

Ch’town, 10th Dec. 1877.

BLANK BILL - HEADS,

BLANK STATEMENTS,

-—-AND—

BUSINESS GARDS!

Furnished promptly and cheaply, to order, at the

EXAMINER OFFICE,

INGS’ BUILDING, Corner Great George and Wtera Streets.

K+ Bros. & Co., bark |

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JUST RECEIVED AT

J. F. M’KAY’S,

NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE, consisting of :—

Ladies and Gents’ GOLD WATCHES, Ladies’ and Gents’ GOLD CHAINS,

LOCKETS AND CHAINS, STONE, ENGRAVED, SILVER-PLATED WARE, in Butter-Coolers, Cake-Baskets

and PLAIN RINGS,

Cruet Frames, Napkin Rings, Fruit Knives, Butter

Knives, Vases, Goblets, Mugs, &e., &e. Algo, A NICE ASSORTMENT OF

FANCY CLOCKS AND TIMEPIECES.

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CHRISTMAS, 1877. CHRISTMAS.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN INTENDING TO SELECT

PRESENTS FOR 6

Elegant Card Receivers,

Cake Baskets,from 84 to $10.

Vase and Cake or Fruit Stand combined, very pretty,

Richly Chased Tea Set, 6 pieces,

for $12.

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Waiters, from $2.50 to $7.00. | Childrens’ Mugs, from $1.00

upwards, Napkin Rings, from 35 cents

to $5. Fancy Call Bells from 75c.-each.

Spoon Holders, Sugar Basins, Fancy Pickle Stands from $1.50 Teilet Bottles on Stand, very pretty,

Vases from $1.25 upwards,

A great part of the above are quite new, and

Victorias,

| Gents’ Alberts,

than we have hitherto been able to offer.

December 17, 1877.

Handsome Engraved GOLD WATCHES, Silver Lever Watch & Chain, |Can be had either separate or

| WALTHAM WATCHES,

Youths’ Watches in Silver Case from $8,

Ladies’ long Gold Chains and)

Gold Necklaces, Bracelets, &c.

ISTMAS AND NEW YHARS,|:

are invited to call and see my stock of

Brooches and Ear Rings, in Gold, Gold-Plated and Jet,

to match.

in Silver Cases, from $15,| Wedding Rings, from $1 to $8.

Rings set with Precious Stones from $3 to $20. all warranted. |Engraved Guard Rings from $1 to $8. Studs for Front and Collar, from 15c. to $7 per set. in Gold Top Studs for $1 per set.

Gold, Silver, and Nickel. |Cuff Studs and Pins, from 15c.

~— to $6 per pair. , Spectacles and Eyeglasses to snit nearly all sights.

the prices of many Goods are much cheaper One price only charged.

E. W. TAYLOR.

Sonth, and nearly fronting Post Office, Charlottetown.

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WATCH, CLOCKMAKER AND JEWELER,

NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. ISLAND

GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,

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AND MOoURNING

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

GOLD CHAINS, SILVERWARE,

Rings, BROOCHES, ’ PLN SS.

Clocks, Ships’ Barometers, Chronometers, <&c.,

ALWAYS ON HAND.

Chronometers Adjusted, Rated, and to Hire.

decl15—d lm

P. , Island Railway,

In connection with the Winter Steamship |

NORTHERN LIGHT ! A Special Train will Connect Closely.

RAIN will leave Charlottetown at 6 a. m.,

on the mornings of the day on which the

Steamer will leave Georgetown, arriving at the

latter place at9a.m. The Boat will leave immediately after the arrival of the Train.

The Train will be ready immediately on the arrival of the Boat from Pictou and will start at onee for Charlottetown.

This arrangement will continue during the winter, and until the ‘‘ Northern Light” ceases to run.

WM. McKECHNIE, Sup’t. Ch’town, Dec. 17th, 1877—6in

THE LATEST YET! |

NHE new Patent: CLOTHES-HORSE, the most complete — ever invented, selling cheap. Also WANTED—a first-class Carriage

Maker, A to pply J. C. KEEFE, North Side Queen’s Square.

Dee, 5, 1877.

LD TYPE.—About 500 lbs. on sale at THe EXAMINER OFFICE.

TENDERS.

Mayor’s Orrice, 29th Nov., 1877.

EALED TENDERS will be received

at this Office until noon of the 20th day

of December next, from persons a

Contract to supply, for one year, the City

Stables with Hay, Oats and Potatoes.

The Council will not be bound to accept the lowest or any Tender.

WM. B. MORRISON, City Clerk.

Nov. 30—pat t 20th dec

GENTS’ 18 CARET, GOLD CASED

WATCH CHAINS |

(20 Different Patterns.) Warranted toSTAND

the ACID TEST. Also, a great variety of

GOLD PLATED WATCH CHAINS!

Seals, Charms, Necklets, ” Lockets, Brooches,, Ear Rings Bracelets, Cuff Pins, Shawl Pins,

Shirt, Cuff & Collar Studs, &c., at

W. W. Weliner’s Ch'town, Dec. 17, 1877—3i

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| AUCTION SALES.

FLOUS, A2°LES, ETC,

BY AUCTION,

rs? ‘ ies ei 7. > 7 ridesuay, Lee, 20th,

AT 11 O'CLOCK,

; £! 6 Bbls. FLOUR, POU 50 bbls. APPLES, ee 20 boxes SOAP, 10 chests TEA, 5 kegs NAILS, 20 coils ROPE, 5 casks VINEGAR, 30 dozen RROOMS, 14 cases MAT SHES, 20 boxes PEPPER, 10 * GINGER, 20 jars MUSTARD, 10 gross Bartlett’s BLUE. BEN. BALDERSTON,

No. 11 Queen Street, Ch’town, Dec. 19, 1877. —lin

SALE OF BOOK DEBTS.

Insolvent Act of 1875.

In the matter of David Hooper MgKinnon, an Insolvent.

No is hereby given that the remain. ing uncollected Book Debts of the above estate, will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Sales Room of William Dood, in Char lottetown, on THURSDAY, the 27th day of December, instant, at the hour of eleven

o'clock, a. m. F. L. HASZARD, Assignee. Ch’town, Dec. 15th, 1877—pat till sale

LAND SALE,

56 AURES FREEHOLD PROPERTY, LOT 63.

i be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Colonial Building, on FRIDAY, the 21st December, 1877, at 12 o’clock noon, a FARM

of (56) fifty-six acres of land, bounded as fol- ows : Commencing on the south side of Gray’s Road, at the north-east angle of land sold te Archibald Crawford; thence south forty- eight chains (48) and seventy-five (75) links, or to the rear line of farms fronting on Nor- thumberland Straits; thence east eleven (11) chains and forty-eight (48) links; thence north to the road ; thence along the road to the place of commencement, containing an area of fifty- six (56) acres of land. a little more or less. For conditions of Sale, apply to BRECKEN & FITZGERALD, Solicitors for Bank of P. E. Island.

CHRISTMAS

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IN EW YHARS

Oe AND NEW YEAR’S are coming. We begin to think about our presents. LEWIS has a large stock of splen- did Chromos, Steel Engravings, and Litho- graphs, large and small. They are a choice collection—something new. Prices to suit the times,

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Mouldings.

He has Ten Thousand feet of Mouldings, thirty different patterns, all new, suitable for all kinds of pictures. Frames will be made and sold for 25 per cent. lower than any other place in the city.

Frames.

Fancy Frames, all sizes and kinds, from 12¢. upwards,

Albums, Mottoes,

Brackets, Wall Pockets, Cards, and Transfer Pictures in great variety.

Photographs

and GLACE PICTURES. If you want « good Photogragh, go to LEWIS’ and you will get it. He has the best facilities im the city for making Pictures; besides, he knows how to make them. His specimens are all his own work, as you will see b calling and looking at them. You wi know them all.

Special attention given to Children’s Pictures and Family Groups.

Old Pictures copied and enlarged, finished in

India ink, water colors, oil, or crayon.

Also, the Photo-Enamel Picture.

Persons wishing to learn to make the

Photo-Enamel Picture can be taught in

one lesson, for $2. No art required.

For Sale, pictures of MR. & MRS. D. BANKS McKENZIE, large or small.

sm Don't forget the place — Upper Great George steet (Thomas’ Old Stand ).

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Wants, ete., ete.

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this hending,in space not exe- ceeding half an _ inch, will be inserted for TEN CENTS per

day.

ONEY FOUND. — The owner cam i have the same by proving property and paying for this advertisement. Apply to M.

. Hogan. Chitown, Dec. 18, 1877—3i

ANTED TO EXCHANGE. —A-Single Jaunting Sleigh, rearly new, for a DOUBLE-SEATED SLEICH. Apply.at this office. December 17, 1877—Iw

RARE CHANCE. — WANTED—A Partner with capital and commanding am ‘influence in business in a well-established ‘in the city, which will pay large profits on ca- | pital invested, by the right man in the right ‘place. For particulars, address, R. S., Chaze ottetown Pest Office.—Dec. 13, "77—6i

OR SALE—A few second-hand Kerosene

il Lamps, cheap, at Examipgr Office; Nov, 27.

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