THE DAILY EXAMINER.

MARCH 4, 1889.

Philharmonic Society.

It is pleasing to hear that the Philhar monic Association

form. day, a list of over one hundred and eighty

is taking permanent

At the committee meeting, on Satur-

names of vocalists in the city, who would probably wish to join the institution, was This was a much larger

prepared. very

number than the committee anticipated, as the chorus voices in any of the mixed con- certs held in Charlottetown have rarely ex- The com- to

ceeded twenty-five or decided

make a special list of about eighty or ninety

thirty.

mittee have for the present

persons whose voices are known to be of

good quality, and who understand some-

what of notation, and to personally invite

them to join the Association. A chorus of

this size, aided by an efficient orchestra, would be powerfu! enough to produce really grand music.

When the Association has become estab- this may be in- who may wish to join;

lished and in good working order, number of vocalists, of c creased by others — £. iS

or

urse,

proposed that, after eighty

ninety are accepted as members, all others joining at a future time must under- stand some system of notation, and be able to read music at sight. It is also proposed,

a3 a part of the society's work, that a class

for notation and voice building be

established, so that members. and } . :

sl persons wishing to become mem- bers may receive the benefits the

necessary instruction to enable them to

read music quickly. When vocal and in- strumeutal members have learned to sing and play at sight, the practices of a club of this kind are always attractive to the per- formers and their visiting friends ; and a good musical suciety when once formed is liable to become permanent, owing to the actual pleasure which members will take in the practices. It will probably be next autumn before the society can produce a complete cantata or oratorio ; but it is pro- posed to begin practising as soon as Mr. Earle’s concert has been rendered, and to utilize the spring months, when skating in the rink has ceased and few other amuse- interfere with the work.

ciety will probably give a

ments are liable so lf possible, the : concert composed of selected choruses from works of the great musicians, in the carly part of the summer, in the skating rink, the acoustic properties of which are excel- lent. Asthe rink will possibly hold over

two thousand persons, a low admission fee

of ten or fifteen cents will be made, so that «ll classes of citizens will have the benefit of whatever the society is able to give them in tae way of classical music.

in regard to difficult solo singing in can- tata and oratorio work, it is hoped that this may be performed by musicians living in the city, as there are some richly cultivated voices in Charlottetown.

[f, however, any assistance of this kind ig needed, there are now many well culti- vated John and Halifax whom the committee could arrange with to

voices in St.

come across and assist in the rendering of concerts. When the Association is well formed such combinations as a chora)

union of the Halifax, St. John and Char- lottetown Philharmonic Soeieties might be considered; and a series of grand concerts given on the same principle as_ those held English course, 1s a matter for future consideration.

in various cities,—but this, of

Next to religion and education, and inti- mately connected with each, music is one of the

grand, refining and spiritualizing

human nature. by

influences on its action on the senses in the production of happiness of character, we see one reason why all southern nations are cheerful and temperate.

In regard tu the Philharmonic Society a3 an educational factor in our midst, it is pleasing to know that the Provincial Super- intendent Education, Mr. D. Mont-! gomery, has become a business member ; | and at the general meeting on Wednesday evening, expressed his thorough interest in the the institution. All the professional musicians in the city have signified a willingness to take an active part in making a success of the Society ; and at the meeting on Wednesday, Mr. Earle, who will probably take a prominent part in the work, expressed his sincere hope that the movement would be successful.

Mr. Vinnicombe has also signified his in- tention to help the work on as soon as the comunittee is ready for active work.

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SUCCeSS OF;

—A reporter asked Sir John how it was chat the debate on Sir Richard’s resolution Hzzled out. ‘* Well,” he replied, ‘* we were so overwhelmed by Mr. Davies’ speech that we had really nothing to say.”

a om aero of the Star says iar Mr. Vavies spoiled an eloquent pas- sage by a bad use of personification. He spoke of Canada as a female. as ** having utgrown her swaddling clothes, having outgrown her youth and become a full yrowh man. ~We believe that Mr. Vinnicombe’s Or- chestral Club, after two or three months steady practice, is now in eplendid working condition, and his concert ici night be one of thorough excellenc and we hope that in the interest of music 2.

promises to

arc the citizens will give him a bumber } ouse.

~The Pioneer emphasizes the fact that ** Hon. Mr. Ferguson spoke for himself alone [t's a pity the Pioneer wouldn't

tollow Mr. Ferguson’s good example. If ~ Pioneer's partizans were held responsible — “ll that it says or implies, they would pete: many false and foolish statements ‘Wer for that no one would giy . the stighveat credit, —-

THE DAILY EXAMINER, - -

Supreme Court Georgetown.

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The February term of the Supreme Court was held at Georgetown, commencing on Tuesday last.

The civil docket was unusually small. There were no record cases, and but one appeal from the County Court.

The time was chiefly taken the trial of Scott Act appeals, in all of which, under the authority of the Sum- mary Convictions Act, juries were empan- nelled, and in all of which (except one, when the defendant was acquitted) the juries disagreed, after having been locked up for tive or six hours on each case.

One Benjamin Shepherd was the sole

up with

witness in all the prosecutions. He came tu Souris, where all the defendants re- side, and there endeavored to find out at

how many places he could purchase intoxi-

cating liquors. Heswore that in all the cases, he purchased either whiskey or brandy, and paid forit. The defendants,

onthe other hand, testified that the man Shepherd was never near their premises. On the evidence submitted, the jury could not agree to a verdict.

The girl Jennie Irving, indicted for the unlawful concealment of the birth of a child, was tried and acquitted.

The Attorney-General for the Crown; D. A, McKinnon for defendant.

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The Seized Liquor Case.

John under

In the matter of the application of Connolly tor return of liquors seized provisions of the Canada Temperance Act— At the Hilary Term of the Supreme Court the full court granted a rule nisi directed to the Stipendiary Magistrate, Clerk to the City of Charlottetown, and to George Pass- more, City Marshal, to show cause why the liquors seized by the police should not be returned, or why proceedings should not be immediately taken to have the same condemned.

On_the return of this rule certain afli- davits submitted and counsel was heard for John Connolly, and Councillor Byrne spoke for the city. The Court made the rule absolute for proceedings within ten days

Mr. Henderson, the prosecutor, on afii- davit of himself, obtains a rule from the Chief Justice to show cause why the order of the Court should be stayed till Easter term.

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On the return of this order this morning, Mr. Peters appeared for Connolly, and argued at great length that a Judge at Chambers could not interfare with the order of the Court, particularly while a remedy was open by way of appeal to a higher court. Mr. W. 8S. Stewart contra. The Chief Justice will take time to con- sider. ——P—- <> ————— SEED CATALOGUE. —Geo. Carter & Co’s Seed Catalogue for 1889 is now ready. Call at the Store for a copy. 3i—mch4 caiheatiponeee Aut SuovuLp Hear.—All should go to hear the overture of ‘‘ Tancredi’’ rendered by the Orchestra to-morrow evening. sincntdlianenne Enoixsers.—The Charlottetown Engineers are requested to meet for drill on Wednesday evening next, at8 o'clock. The members of the corps who have their rifles out are request- ed to return them for inspection. onion Typo Frever.—litaly has each year nearly 300,000 cases of typhoid fever, with 27,000 deaths, according to Professor Ruata. A third of the population reach- ing the age of forty-five, have the fever, and more than three per cent. die from it in some localities. ein saline Bota Fert Frozex.—A young man named Donahue, says the St. John Sun, indulged rather freely in liquor a few nights ago, and laid down to sleep in an old scow, where he was found next morning, with both feet badly frozen. He is now in the Hospital. sinstttllgpicainke A Victim ov Hypropnonia.— David Barkey, of Worcester, O., 11 years old, was bitten by a dog eight years ago and now dying of hy- drohobia. For several days the victim has been panting and snarling like a dog and at intervals has been subject to the most violent paroxysms. His condition became so serious that it was necessary to lash him to the bed. On Wednesday night, in one of the worst parox- ysms that have yet occured, he bit off two of his fingers. sie iieiaiea Scarntet Fevrr RavaGes.—A _ Bismarck Dak. despatch says that Scarlet fever, which has prevailed there and at Mandau for some time, has reached a most alarming stage. Of the cases reported thus far but few have re- covered. ‘The fever is most malignant, All the churches and Sunday schools have been closed ; public demonstrations, city schools and places of amusement are strictly quarantined, and there is also talk of closing the session of the Legislature,

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New Lrzet Brit.—Pennsylvania journal- ists and publishers have framed a bill on the subject of newspaper libel, which is now be- fore the state legislature. It provides among other things that no action for libel shall be brought or maintained unless the plaiutiff shall, before bringing suit, request the de- fendant to publish a retraction, and allow a reasonable time for this purpose. Only on the neglect or refusal of the publisher to do this shall an action be brought. The plain- tiff will, in any case, be required to furnish security for costs,

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A Narrow Escarr.—Says the Newcastle Advocate: A few days ago Mr, Matthew Russel, while walking towards home along the I. C. R. track, on his reutrn from visiting ene of his wood-cutting parties, had a narrow escape for his life. He was walking along through the snow shed cutting, when his coat was seized by his dog who attempted to draw him aside. Looking around he discovered an engine with a wing snow plow, close up to him. There fortunately happened to be a slight recess close at hand, into which he and the dog sprang and the train dashed past, eovering them with snow in such quantities that it was a hard job to get clear of it.

PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.—A ‘very suc- cessful entertainment. was given by Prince Albert Lodge, I. O.G. T., in the’ Murray Harbor South Hall, on Tuesday evening, Feb 2ist. A varied programme of music, recita- tions, etc., was well rendereft throughout, the special features being a vocal solo by Miss A. Phinney, a negro melody by Mr. Alex. Mc- Kinnon, «nd ‘*The Prince and the Page,” a short play in one act. The musical part of the programme was admirably conducted by Miss Bessie Phinney; and Mr. Henry Dicks kindly loaned his organ for the occasion. Mr. | Barth. LeLacheur presided, and the audience | was large and thoroughly enjoyed the treat. The proceeds go to provide literature for the Juvenile Temple Mm connection with P. A. Loge.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

Letter from *“ The Chief”.

Srr,—In your issue of the 2nd, there is a letter signed *‘ Citizen,” criticizing the fire brigade. From the way he begins his let- ter, it is easily seenthat he is either a sore- head or crank, and that he is not writing for the benefit of the citizens or the fire brigade. He has not the manliness to sign his name, and | would not take any notice of his letter, if it were not that I wished to set the matter fairly before the public. He is writing something he knows nothing about—like another ‘* Citizen” who wrote not long ago, saying that one of the team- sters was hauling a four-ton engine, with- out the traces being hooked. We know that some of our hose is getting old and liable to break at any time. The hose that broke at the last tire were the hose that worked at the Cameron Block fire, and held out all night. We had five lengths of

hose broken, but this did not affect the fire any, «as we had a stream of water inside the building

the whole time. This is the one that did the work. He says that if the wind had been blowing, it would have been very serious. He must be a fool, for while the hose was breaking the fire was all inside the building. He then says that when the hose was last used, the water was not drained out, and that ice formed. This again shows his ignorance; for the hose that burst were from the central station, where the ther- mometer has not been below 60° this win- ter. There were two lengths of hose with ice in them, but they were not used. They came from the King Square engine house, and were hose that had been stolen from the house and used and put back full of ice and water; and the department are now try-ng to find out the party or parties, and will likely offer a reward. With regard to the two last fires, | believe all right-minded citizens will say that they were handled as well as it was possible for men to handle them, and with little damage to the pro- perty.

There is another paragraph, in which he says that the hose were dragged by a horse and sleigh over the frozen ground. This, again, is not true, for there were only five lengths of old hose out at the time he refers to, and the men carried them home by hand. If **Citizeu”’ is not a coward, let him make his charges and sign his name hike a man,—not hke a snake in the grass, trying to injure both citizens aud Fire Brigade under a cloak of reform.

Yours, &c., A. N. Larer, Chief of Fire Department.

Corner Loafing.

Sir,—Is it possible to exterminate this nuisance. Hobbs’ Corner, Prince Street, seems to be the favorite resort for hood- lums and Sunday is the time they select for their chief work. Yesterday afternoon about five o’clock a group of these worth- ies took pleasure in insulting passers by, and their talk was so offensive that several ladies, on nearing the corner, had to turn back in order to escape the filthiness of these contemptible creatures. Wedo not suppose the police can be always pitted at one particular place, but we think that summary arrests should be made and that the Magistrate should punish these offend- era against decency to the utmost of his power. PEDESTRIAN,

Personal,

We are pleased to notice that Mr. P. Blake, M. P. P., has so tar recovered from his recent severe illness as to be able to move about again. ; e

Despatches from Stockholm give a positive denial to the rumor of the betrothal or pro- bable betrothal of Princess Victoria of Prussia and Prince Charles of Sweden.

Prof. J. T. Mellish is to lecture at the Head of St. Peter's Bay on Thursday evening next. Subject: ‘* My visit to Scotland.” A rare treat is in store for the people of St. Peters.

Minerve publishes extracts from a letter from Hon. Mr. Chapleau, in which he says he had intended to leave for home on Feb. 15th, but a severe attack of bronchitis prevented, and he is going to San Remo or Mentone to ask the sun of Italy for that cure which the winter fogs of Paris refused him. He there- fore abandons politics until thoroughly cured.

Mr. Parnell has had many reverses in his political career, and he has reaped many a bright success. A few years ago Mr, Glad- stone, speaking at Knowsley, described Mr. Parnell and his party as ‘*‘ marching through rapine and blood to the disintegration of the empire, to-day the object of this scathing de- nunciation is the idol of the Gladstonian party and foremost with those who are working for the federation and consolidation of the em- pire.

A Diphtheria Scare.

There is no doubt but that dyphtheria in its forn is very prevalent in many cities and small towns. At the same time, that fact is no reason for frightening people out of their wits, with every new case of sore throat. Even ulcerated sore throat is bad enough, and no person would have that for fun. Yet hun- dreds of persons are said to have had diphtheria who only had a severe sore throat. The form of sore throat that often passe: for diphtheria is what old people call quinsy. *‘Putrid sore throat,” known long before diphtheria, was probably a form of diphtheria, and veryjdangerous. An old hospital;nurse, in Boston says: ‘‘Itjain’t the clear cold of winter that lays people up with colds, cat- arrh, and sore throats, and lays the children low with diphtheria ; it’s the soft, pleasant, alternating with the wet slushy days.” This is very true, and explains why those troubles are so prevalent this unusually soft rainy winter ; the air, in fact, is laden with poison- ous vapors. The first sympthoms of true diphtheria are much like those of a heavy cold on the lungs, There is fever, some stupor, and difficulty in breathing. Very sharp pains are often felt in the neck glands, just Laos the ear. The-tongue is coated, the throat and tonsils inflamed, little white spots, which increase and turn toa dirty yellow or brown color next appear, and a peculiar odor totally unlike ulcerated sore throat is notice- able. If the disease is of the ‘black or malignant type nothing but a miracle can restoie the patients to their former good health. Very many reliable people claim to have cured severe cases of diphtheria with Johnson's Anodyne Linimont, Be that as it may, it is worth trying, because so easily used internally, dropped on sugar or as a gargle, and bathing for external use. We know from

|@xperience that it will cure a common sore

throat in one night, and thonsands of claim that no remedy known will relieve

people

colds, catarrh, bronchitis, croup, ete., ae romptly as the good old Johnson's Liniment. f it cures them, why not diphtheria? It was

MARCH 4, 18

| an old family physician's prescription. I. & | Johnson & Co., Boton, will send free to any person an illustrated pamphlet about its use. Send them your name-

Some or Tas Causes.—In China divorces are allowed in all cases of criminality, mutual dislike, jealousy, incompatibility of tempera- ment, or two much loquacity on the part of the wife. Inthe arctic regions a man who wants a divorce leaves home in anger and does not return for several days. The wife takes the hint and departs.

Horses Wanted. ANTED IMMEDIATELY. —Tweaty five good Horses, weighing between 1,000 and 1,400 lbs., and between 5 and 10 yeara of age. W. S. McKIB. |

ORCHESTRAL CONCERT, Y.M.C. 4. HALL,

Tuesday Next, March 5th.

Mr. Vinnicombe, - - - Conductor Miss Lewis, - Accompanist

PROGRAMME.

Cente” Te” sci icciks cr dceeess ox Rossin Orchestra.

Vocal Solo—*‘ The Anchor’s Weighed ”’.. Braham

Mr. L. J. Williams. String Quartette for four Violins—‘* Spring TN a cia id den dehekschscucces chee Schubert Miss May McDonald, Miss Annie Hyndman, Masters Fred Hyndman, James Hynd- man (Leader.)

Clarinet Solo —‘‘ Good Night, Farewell”..Kucken

Mr. Vinnicombe.

Waltz—* Beautiful Rhine”............ Keler Bela Orchestra, Vocal Solo—“ O Loving Heart, Trust On”.... Roe A ee Opa ay eae Gottschalk

Miss Katie Hyndman,

WO Tht HE sc koko vebvedencss Dancia Master Jas. Hyndman and Mr. Vinnicombe, Cornet Solo—** Anchored” (by request)... Watson Mr. Fletcher.

Grand !’otpourri—*‘ O, Fair Dove ”"—Schlepegrel Orchestra.

Vocal Solo—‘* The Chorister”.........A. Sullivan Rev, F. E. J. Lioyd.

String Quartette—“ Selection from Mount of

cee eka eee Beethoven

Miss May McDonald, Messrs. Jas Hyndman, Vinnicombe, Scott.

Vocal Solo—* The King’s Minstrel”.....e,.cccsses Miss Minnia Palmer,

Violin Solo—“* Meditation ”.. ......cccccccas -Bach Mr. Vinnicombe.

“GOD SAVE THE QUEEN,”

Concert at 8 o’clock, sharp.

Tickets 35 cents, at Chappelle’s, Reddin’s, Lewis’, and also at the door,

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Notice of Meeting.

HE ANNUAL GENERAL MERTING of the Shareholders of the Merchants’ Bank of Prince Kd ward Island, for the election of Direc- tors and receiving a statement of the affairs of the Bank. will be held at the Banking Office on THURSDAY, March 7th, at the hour of Eleven o’clock, a. m.

Proxies for arin must be left with the

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