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DECEMBER 22,

Our Fisheries.

From the exhaustive annual report | and statistics collected by the Luspector, we gather some figures that may be in-| teresting to the public in regard to the | fisheries of the year now about closing. |

As the weather is an important factor | in the success of a fishing season we | being useful for future}

append, as a summary of observations |

reference, made respectively on the vorth and south | of the Island by Messrs. Henry Cundall | and James Hunter, official meteorologi- | cal observers.

Mr. Cundall says with reference to the south of the [sland :—

‘“‘“My Meterological observations for the past season show that on the whole it was a very fine one, and I should say more than usually favorable for the fishing industry along the Island coast. May was warm aad somewhat rainy, June unusually warm, and April, July and August, very fine and pleasant, with the usual gale towards the end of the latter month (on the 29th); September was fine with two gales, one rather heavy towards the end of the month. There were some cold days and snow at the beginning of October, though pleasant weather succeeded them two gales occurred towards the end of the month.”

Mr. Hunter, Alberton,

The report of is that,—

*‘On the north coast the characteristics of the fishing season—from Ist May to 2Ist Cctober—of 1882, have been less than the} average in every month of both wind and | rain, while the temperature has been, on | the whole, slightly higher. May, Jane and | August, having been, together, 6.1 degrees | above, while July, September and October were 4.3 below the mean of the correspond. | ing months for the last six years. The/| rainfall was five inches less than in the} average season. The velocity of the wind | was as 5 8 miles per hour against a mean | rate of 6 6 miles. Thunders and lightnings | were less frequent than is usual. Cascum- pec harbor opened on the 6th April—about | the usual time, and exactly one month earlier than in the exceptionally late spring | of 1882—and from the 9th the migratory | birds began to be seen. As is generally the case there was some breezy weather in May, and again in July; and two moderate gales were experienced, one on the 25th | September, the other on the 30th of | October.”

The Inspector’s record states that | herring were unusually abundant, the | first schools appearing at the eastward | on the 17th April, and in a few days| spread to all the waters. As early as | the 15th June, oue train from Tignish to} Summerside conveyed nine carloads of | herring for export, an unusual incident | of late years. Some of the spring fish | were reported as equal to the -mid- summer of other years. 45,000 barrels | in all were taken (being 14,000 barrels | more than last year) of which Prince| County took 22,500, King’s 15,500, and | Queen's only 7,500. From some cause | unexplained, Queen's County makes a poor show this year in all kiods of fish, whereas the other two counties’ exhibit | a considerable excess. ‘This is especially | noticeable in Cod, the total catch being | 26,000 qtls., or double that of preceding | year, the increase being largely from | King’s; hake about the same as last | year, say 6,000 qtls, Contrary to ex-| pectation, Mackerel scarcely came up in| quantity to last year, the deficit being} altogether on Queen’s County, for Prince | and King’s show an increase; total} 28.170 barrels, and the large quantity of | 351,933 cans. Lobsters show the | serious deficiency of a million and a} third cans short of last year, the figures, being for 1882 equal to 5,198,720 cans, | against no more than 3,844,573 cans this |

year. There must be something amiss! with this industry, and we hear! its regulation is wnder _ serious

consideration by the fishery authori-| ties. Oyster fishing has been active) and fairly productive. Rivers and! streams are reported as in fair condition and well stockede Several clean salmon have been taken in fresh water during the summer months, an occurence scarcely within memory of the oldest inhabitant and fairly attributable to the fry from the hatchery with which the rivers have been stocked. About one hundred and fitty New Brunswick and Nova Scotia | boats fished on our coast all the season, | and a fleet of fifty-two Americans carried away a large value of mackerel without leaving one cent in return.

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-—(reneral Pryor, who has lately re- turned from England to New York, reports that ‘‘as far as anything visible in the Court was concerned, O'Donnell had a fair trial down to the answer of | the jadge to the interrogatory of the jury ; | ‘| cannot say whether the jury was im- partially selected or not; as to the summing up of the judge I have no criti- cism to make. His answer to the in- quiry of the jury, the ‘A B_proposi- tion,’ as they call it over there, was utterly fatal to any possible hope of acquittal or conviction of manslaughter even, because in effect and in the most emphatic terms the judge said there was | no evidence to justify it. In referring | to the jury’s question, he propounded | correctly enough the theory of man- slaughter and self-defence, but with dead- ly effect he said “Gentlemen of the jury, bat where is the evidence?’ meaning by that iu the strongest terms to negative | the idea that there was a particle of evidence looking either to manslaughter Or self-defeuce, thus, in my Opinion “surping the proviuce of the jury with

whom alone it should have been to say

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Weauglaughter or self-detence.’’

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Terrible Murder. Sr. Louis, Dee. 21. Henry Probet shot and seriously wound- ed Mary Hamner, at Wilderman Station coal mines, on Cairo Short Line rail- roid near Belleviile, IIL, yesterday because she refused to marry him, then he fled to Belleville, where he was arrested, While in the grasp of, and struggling with the sheriff, he attempted to shoot that officer over his shoalder, but the bullet entered his own neck, killing him almost instantly. Dynamiters Disposed Of, Epinpuren, Dec, 21. In the case of the Glasgow dynamiters

}to-day, Lord Justice Clark occupied two

hours and a half in his charge to the jury, who retired at 11.45. At 3 o'clock they returned and rendered a verdict that five of the prisoners were guilty of all the charges, and five were guilty of the first charge only.

Five of the prisoners were sentenced to penal servitude for life, and the remaining tive to seven years penal servitude. Thirty-eight Men Burned at Sea.

Lonpon, Dec. 21.

The survivors of the steamship ‘‘Saint Augustine’, which was burned on Sunday in the Bay of Biscay on a voyage from Liverpool, state that thirty- eight men were left on board when the four boats mentioned in yesterday’s despatch put off from the vessel. It is feared that all were lost, as when the steamer was last seen a heavy sea was running, and the vessel was on fire and had no other boats.

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Train Telescoped.

Buruineton, Inu., Dec. 21.

Passenger train No. 1 of the Chicago, Burlington, and Quiacy Railroad, ran into the rear end of passenger train No. 5, at Gladstone, Ill., last evening, telescoping the Pullman Car which ignited, and was completely destroyed.

Richard Somers, Superintendent of the dining csr service of the road at Chicago, was instantly killed and his body burned almost beyond recognition. Six other persons were injured.

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Religious Peace in Germany. Rome, Dee. 21. According to Rassegna, newspaper, the German Crown Prince, Frederick William, at the interview with the Pope, said, ‘I have only to express the warm desire of Emperor William, and Prince Bismarch for the restoration of religious peace in Germany compatible with our laws and institutions, Judge Lynch, Vickpwra, Dec. 21. The negro Howard, who killed Patrick

Flynn, near Skiywith on the 18th of December, while being conveyed to jail yesterday, was taken from

the Sheriff by negroes, and it is believed was lynched—the first case in which a negro has been lynched by negroes for killing a white man.

Schooner Ashore. Boston, Dec. 21.

The three-masted schooner ‘‘Augustine Smith,” with potatoes and other goods from Lockport, N.S., bound for Boston, went ashore on Short Beach, Little Natant, this morning. The crew got ashore safely. t was thought the vessel could be got off without much damage.

Two Men Shet Dead, Wiscuester, Itu., Dec. 21.

Adam Hill and George Snyder, young men, were shot and killed on Wednesday night, at @ dance six miles from here by Charles and John Sutton, brothers, who went to the dance armed with the avowed purpose of having a fight.

Food Relief.

Catro, Dec. 21, It is reported that Col. Sartarious has succeeded in re-victualling the garrison of Sinkat vith two menths’ provisions, through aid of friendly natives. It is hoped that the garrison at Toka will be similarly relieved. Abductionist Punished. Jersey Ciry, N. J., Dec. 21. Captain Jordan, who abducted Addie Bresman from Astoria, L, L., was sentenced this morning to five years hard Jabor in the State Prison, and a fine of one thous- and dollars.

Killed in a Fight. Cuicaco, Dec. 21. John Flatiers and a man named Cole, railway employes, had a fight yesterday and Cole died last night from the effects of his injuries. Flatters has been arrested,

A Black Memorial.

Rome, Dec. 21. The Republican journals here appeared yesterday with black bordersin memory of Overdank, the bomb maker, who was hung a year ago in Trieste.

Floated. GrpraLraR, Dee. 21. The British treopship ‘‘Euphrates,” which went ashore yesterday, near Tarifa, was floated by the aid of a gunboat, and has arrived here.

Under Control. “New York, Dec. 21. At noon the firemen were working vigor- ously upon the fire, and the flames are under control. No lives lost.

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Lorne and Louise. Orrawa, Dec. 21.

A despatch has been received from Lord Derby to Lord Lansdowne, in which Derby states the gratification it has afforded the Imperial Government to hear from Lord Lorne, his very interesting ac- counts of the continued prosperity and loyalty of the Dominion of Canada. He further says: “I have this oppor- tunity of ‘placing on record the appre- ciation with which Her Majesty's Government have observed His Lord- ship’s great discretion and ability in the discharge of the high duties in which Lord Lansdowne has succeeded

him, and the warm interest displayed by him and by Her Royal Highness the Princess Louise in all matters

affecting the welfare and progress of the Dominion. It gives Her Majesty's Government great satisfaction to know that their efforts have been cordially recognized by the people of Canada.” (Sgd) Dersy, Movements of the Crown Prince.

Rome, Dee. 21.

The German Crown Prince and his suite were driven to the depot in State carriages, accompanied by members of the Royal Pamily, the route was lined with troops. A large crowd gathered at the cepot, in cluding foreign ambassadors and other not- ables and many ladies. The German Crown Prince after saluting the assemblage thanked the Mayor for the cordial reception he had received in Rome. He then took farewell of King Humbert whom _ he kissed several times, assuring him of his warm appreci- ation of the kind welcome of the Italian people.

The Visible Comet. Puetps, N. Y., Dec. 21. Redhouse Ob-

Professor Brooks, of servatory, says the comet discov- ered by him last September, — the comet of 1812, is now visible to the naked eye. It isa small round nebulous mass, in constellation Cygnus. In small tele- scopes the tail can be traced one degree and a half in length. In large telescopes the comet presents a fine appearance, with star-like nucleus and large tail.

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Militia Appointments.

Orrawa, Dec. 21. The appointments gazetted this week are

| those of the officers sppointed to the se veral

militia schools. Murder at Caraquet. Baruvurst, N. B., Dee. 21. Gustave Lantain was murdered by his cousin, Philip Lantain, in a quarrel at Cara quet, to-day.

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Educational Institute.

A SHORT ESSAY ON PARSING,

Tue third meeting of the Institute was held last evening in the Upper Prince Street School. After the reading of the minutes and the approval of the report of the execttive committee, the president invited Mr. T. A. LePage to read his paper on ‘‘Parsing and the Parts of Speech.”’ Mr. LePage began by saying that parsing a word is simply §telling what part or place that word fulfils in a sentence. It is simply a weighing or valuing of the ingredients of asentence, It isan exercise which has its foundation in sentences and can have no existence apartfromthem, Sentences do not exist for parsing, but parsing for Sen- tences, as the whole object of parsing is the better understanding of sentences and pars- ing itself merely a scientific analysis of a sentence. It is possible for a person to use language correctly without being acquainted with grammatical terms. But those people who talk correctly have after all the root of the matter in them. If they went to work and analysed their own sentences, they might construct for them- selves a system of grammar with terms equally as accurate, though not so scientific as those to which we are accustomed. The Latin origin of the parts of speech was then shown, and their etymological sense explained. He then proceeded to say that we get an idea of what a word means by the connection in which it occurs; we grow through custom to a correct knewledge of its meaning, and before we can use words rightly ourselves we must first have ‘as- similated their essence to our own mental constitution. He thought that the diffi- culty young pupils have in employing cor- rectly the phraseology of English Grammar was not fully appreciated. Parsing, even with fairly advanced classes, is more inter- esting when the pupils are made to investi- gate the value of words in their own ordin- ary language and are led on to invent some terms of their own to state the results of their investigation. He would not have parsing degenerate into the labelling of words, but rather make it an in- quiry into the functions of words. The principle on which ll rational parsing rests is this—what a word is de- pends entirely on what it does. The sen- tence is the starting point of all sensible parsing; for the same word may be two, three, four, or even five different parts of speech. Then followed the inquiry—what constitutes a part of speech? A particular usage, a distinct function. Whether there are eight parts of speech, or nine, simply means are there eight or nine distinct uses of words! If one discovers ten or eleven distinct uses of words it follows that there are ten or eleven parts of speech. The parts of speech were then grouped into two classes, principal and secondary, and their functions explained and fully jilustrated. In his concluding sen- tences, he spoke of the difficulty of teach- ing grammar to young minds, and express- ed it as his opinion that Ourrie’s Grammar should not be put into the hands of pupils under twelve years of age. What grammar they have before that should be learned from the easy stories of the reading books.

An interesting discussion followed, during which the black board was brought into requisition, and some of the perplexities of parsing intelligently elndicatea by Mr. LaPage.. A vote of thanks to that gentle- man was moved by Dr. Leeming, and seconded by Rev. D. McNeill, and the proceedings of a most enjoyable evening were bruvght tu a cloye.

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{OLLECTION of Gold aad Silver Watches, Clocks and Time-

pieces; Colored Gold, tilver, Gold-Plated and Jet Jewelry ;

Klectro-Plated Ware, Upergns, Vases, Lustres, Pearl and Leather Card Cases, Dressing Cases, etc., etc., at the store of

W. W. WELLNER,

far surpasses any former display made by him for the Christmas| and New Year Trade. His numerous customers and the public in general are respectfully invited to call and inspect the hand- some designs and low prices of the above different lines of goods,

Ch’town, Dec, 19, 1883,—-2i we sa

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XMAS & NEW YEAR'S GOODS.

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We are showing a most extensive Stock of

ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS,

suitable to the season, which, for price and design, are

UNEQUALLED IN THE CITY,

Tea Sets, Waiters, Epergnes, Ice Pitchers, Cake Baskets, Butter Coolers, Castors, Mugs, Napkin Rings, Fruit Knives, Nut Crackers, Jewel Cases, Toilet Vases, Dressing Cases, Knives, Forks, Spoons, ete.

Brick Store, Corner Kent and Great George Streets. W.E. DAWSON & CO.

Ch’town, Dec, 20.—4i

Christmas.

ERFECTION Granite Iron Ware Tea and Coffee Pots.

ERFECTION Pearl Agate Ware Tea Pp and Coffee Pots, in different makes and finish

AT RIGHT PRIGCA Ss.

SIMON W. GRABBE,

Sign of the Stove, Waitker’s Corner.

Ch town, Dec. 20, 1883 — 4i

“\¥UR STOCK OF GROCERIES, at the Fish Market, is now () complete, and we will sell, during the Holidays, very low. An inspection is solicited. Quality and price is sure to satisfy.

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Gur Store Closes Every Evening at Six p. m. (Saturday Exceptes).

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Carpet Department:

In this Department. we are doing a very large trade, in Axminster, Velvet Pile, Brussels, Tapestry, Scotch Hemp and Twine Carpots, Hearth Rugs and Mats. The reason is we buy from the very best British markets, keep the newest designs and styles, end sell at a small advanee on cost,

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Crand Assortment of

Silk Pjushes, Velvets and Velveteens, 100 boxes to choose from, at prices lower than ever before offered.

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Mantle Department:

These goods are selling rapidly. They are the best and newest makes and grand value.

Gloth Department ae

The 200 pieces Job, Jacket and Ulster Cloths have been selling wonderfully fast. The prices are very low for the quality, : “QO A large lot Seal Cloth from $3.59 to $8.25 per yard, pieces Oiicloths (Knglish), from j-yard to 3}-yard.

WHIOLMSALE & RETAIL.

Daily expected, 30

W.& A. BROWN & CO.

Ch’town, Noy. 23, 1988.—dy wkly

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IADUSIRILL AID CONCERT PROGRAMME.

Instrumental Duct*.. .. Qui Vive Galop Misses Carey and M. Dexbrisay,

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Miss Barr.

Solo {vceal), .1f doughtie deeds my lady please Capt. Maxwe!]) Tee Ns sci ce cs ae Miss Bessie Lewis

Mrs. M. McLeod.

Solo and Chorus. ....... The Powder Movkey Mr. H. James Palmer.

Reading ...

Sole (vocal)... .. ove Ses Iu the North Countrie Miss K. Hensley, Solo (vocal)...

Mr. Earle. 6 6 Gs ine, ct Swanee River

Ch’town, Dec. 22, 1882,

iG eS Bs An Ext.tsi: ment will be given in the Basement of the

METHODIST (BRICK) CHURCH,

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Wednesday, 26th instant,

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SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHOIR.

ST. JOHN’S DAY,

(DECEMBER 27, 1883 )

AT THE RANKIN HOUSE,

Tickets can be obtained from the following Committee:—S, W. Crabbe, A. N, Large, T A. McLean.

Ch’town, Dec, 22, 1883.

TERPSICHORE HALL.

HE Subscriber, thankful for past favors, begs leave to inform the public generally, that the second and Jas. term for the season, will be opened on Friday, 28th instant, at eight p. m.

The present Private Class, will be con. tinued on Wednesday «vening, during the remainder of the term.

The present afternoon class willbe cone tinned as usual on M ndays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m,

E. BURRIS, Ch'tewn, Dec 2 nd, 1°83

Challenge. LIVER TWI3t wilt trot any colt on the Island of his age, for $790.00, Twist

wastwoy aecla in Juls last; but is not

particular to a fow mouths, Say sometime

through the winter, when the ice is suitable, J. P. IRVING,

Cape Traverse, Dec. 22, 1883.

SMOKERS, BEHOLD! W FE OFFER one hundred Cigar Holders, in cases, marked a dollar, for 25 cents

each,

From now until 2nd January we have marked our im nense stock ef BRIAR PIPES at 15 per cent. discount.

A few Al MEESCHAUM PIPES for Xmas Gilts. Every one warranted,

A fine assortment of WALKING STICKS, FRASTR & REDBIN, Oppo-ite Post Cfiice. Ch’town, Dec. 20, 1883.—10i

SOLE LEATHER.

376 Sides Logan’s No. 1 and Xo. 4, AT BOTTOM PRICES.

FENTON T. NEWBERY. Dec, 19, 1882,~—pat 5i. wly wily pat her sj 3

Pf. ISWUND RAILWAY.

Christmas fixcu sion.

XCURSION RETURN TICKETS, at one First Class Fare, will be issued to and from all Stations on thie Railway, on 24th and 25th December, instant, good to return up to and including January 2nd, 18*4,

JAMES COLEMAX, Supt. Raflway Office, Ch’town, Dec. 18, 1883. pat tl 24. «ll wy padi

WANTS, LOST, FOUND, de

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\ ANTED—To Lease for a term ef years,

a Cottage, centra'ly located. Enquire at this cflice. [devi tf

rgxO LET—Wareho:-see to let on Lord's Wharf. Apply to W. W, € ens

iy LET—Part of House opposite Railway Station. Enquire at this office.

OARDERS.—Mrs. Robert Rodd, has re-

moved to the house of Mr. C. Hearts, Euston Street, where she can accommodate number of Boarders, on rensormble terms,

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