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No paper to-morrow—Christmas Day. Curnistm Aas 1860, was remarkable for in- tense cold,

Tae brig “L. J. Westaway” arrived at Cardiff on 23rd Dee.

Wx: regret to learn that Dr. Conroy is con-’ fined to his house by illness.

Messrs. Bremyer Bros. are iliuminating their place of business this Christmas Eve.

A PULL DRESS parade of Majer Morris’ Bat- tery of Artillery will take place this evening at 7.50.

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OCwrisTmas day was also the birthday of Sir Isaac Newton-—one of the world’s greatest men.

Notuine defiaite has been received regard- ing the ‘* Northern Light,”’ but it is supposed she left Picton at noon,

Tue brigt. **Quango,” W. H. Barnard, mas- ter, arrived at Demerara on the 23rd inst., with deck load in good order, and all well.

Hon. Mr. Gaviy, of Alberton, and other prominent gentlemen, residing out of town, attended the Christmas Examinations on Tues- day.

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I. O. ©. F.—Regular Convocation of Port la Joie Encampment, for election of officers, will be held at Oddfellows Hall this evening, at 8 o'clock.

Sr. James’ Cuvercn.-—The congregation and Sabbath School are respectfully reminded of the public service to-morrow morning, at 11 o'clock.

Ar Tue Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court this forenoon, Dennis Doyle was fined $2 and costs or 8 days for being drunk and disorderly. Mary Deering, in charge of police for safe keeping, wil! ve sent to the Poor House.

Me. Youmans, assisted by his interesting class of juvenile performers, will give one of his popular entertainments in the Atheneum on Monday evening next. ‘This concert will be well worthy of patronage.

Diep av Se1.—Captain Fleming, of the brig “Black Swan,” which arrived at Vin- yard Haven from Miragoane on the 17th inst.. reports that, on the 16th November, Joseph L. C. Kerr, a seaman of P. E. Island died of heart disease.

Masontc.—The regular monthly communi- cation of Victoria Lodge, F. & A. M., takes

lace in Masonic Hal] on Wednesday, 24th inst., at Sp. m., sharp. Election of officers and other business. —d23 tu w

Mr. Josepa Murpuy, of Southport, lost a valuable horse at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening. While passing through the dock at Steam Navigation wharf the horse broke through and was drowned before he could be re’ensed. The horse was valued at £150.

‘*Joun Bartzy-CorN” appeared to have supreme contro] over a large number of »eople on Tuesday evening. Disorderly driving and zig-zag pedestrianism prevailed to a great extent. Several persons were run over on the streets. °

Tur barque ‘‘Devenport,” owned by Mc Donald & Westaway, and the brig ‘‘Fanny,’ are completing their cargoes of produce for the European market at Georgetown. A top- sail schooner, loaded with potatoes for New York by Messrs. O. Connolly & Co, is still at (reorgetown.

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Ir gives us great ploasure to rectify a mis- statement which appeared in our issue of yesterday, Arch’d Kennedy, Esq., of the City Scheol Board, was present at the exam- ination of the West Kent street and Prince street Schools, In fact, we are informed that he was one of the first to arrive at West Kent street School.

We direct atteation to the advertieement in another column ef the entertainment by the Methodist Sabbeth School on Friday evening in the basement of the Church. The enter- tainments given by this scheol in past years have been of a very pleasing character, and have drawn crowded audienees. The admis- sion fee has been placed at ten cents, so all may avail themselves of the opportunity of enjoying a really pleasant evening.

A Lrrerary TreAtT.—-A very excellent lec- ture was delivered by Robert Shaw, Esq., as advertised, last evening, at St.. St. James’ Church Lecture Room (old Kirk building.) Subject, ‘‘Christmas,”--a very appropriate theme for this season of the year. The learned lecturer reviewed the history of this joyous festival from the Birth of Christ at

thlehem— pointing out in elequent language the different modes by which it has been celebrated in different countries and nationali- ties, He closed his very excellent address by an admirable peroration on the welcome which annually greets old Father Christmas among the high and low, rich and poer of all classes.

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Rossery.—The rob of the Bonded Warehouse on Peake’s No. | wharf was re- perted to the police at 9 o'clock on Tuesday might. They went to the warehouse. and found that it had been entered by bursting a lock from the main entrance, and that a «juan- tity of goods had been taken, The goods, Which consisted of locks and keys, tobacco, cloth, etc., were found under a canvas sail which covered a quantity of salt on the wharf. Taey were returned tothe warehouse. The

ice then saw persons on board the schooner

Rustic,’’ which lies a short distance from the wharf. The Marshal gave orders to search the schr., and as they proceeded to do so, Mr. Hugh Monaghan came from the schooner with his son, a boy about fourteen years of age. At

same time two boys named John McDon- ald and Edward O'Neill, escaped from the Schooner to the city. They were arrested by the Marshall. On Wednesday morning Young Monaghan was examined by the Stipen-

Magistrate. He was present at the

and McDonald were not. Monaghan informed the Court hew the robber be arres ani probably exaimined on Friday morming. Me and 0’ Neill were remanded for va- gra: cy, and Monaghan gave bail for his ap- Pearance as a witness.

T this most festive season, when every one is engaged in trying to please, when stores are ransacked for their prettiest treasures and their cheapest stock, in order to make Christ- mas as joyous as in Olden ‘Times, we are offering our quota to this end. Our Christmas Cards are of the most varied character, and indicate, by the way in which they go off, that the 25th will soon be here.

We take this opportunity to place other goods of a more use- ful and not less pleasing nature, before our friends. Our reduc- tions in Mantle Cloths, Dress Materials, Fur Goods, &c., must be very opportune when “ every-

ody is presenting everybody else” with something —a sacque, a dress, or a muff. We have on hand a large and very attractive stock which will, we have no doubt, meet the requirements and the approbation Christmas loving public.

The good cheer which Christ- mas is said to bring is not to be found in the dregs of the

brandy punch, but in the good warm clothing which a benevo- lent public are bestowing on the poor. It is in trying to please others we enjoy the greatest pleasure, and any one engaged in the work of “ giving to the poor” or to their own people, cannot do better than give a call at 83, where, in so large a stock, every one must find the very article they require, and that at a very low price,

Gentlemen will find it the best economy to come to us for Overcoats and Ulsters, of which we have a few left. In our at- tempt to place a good Overcoat at a small price, we have suc- ceeded--every article sold having given complete satisfaction. We have just got in new Linders and Drawers at prices to suit the times.

The Ladies will find at 83, a good assortment of Fancy Wool Work, at very moderate prices. Yarns, &c., very low. Also, a splendid lot of Chenille in var- ious shades, which is much ad- mired an extensively worn.

Householders will find at 83 a Tea to suit any taste. Our prices will show the varied kinds. We can give an excellent Tea for 32c., 36., 40c., and 48c. per Ib. These prices are very low, when it is remembered that Tea has advanced 4d. and 5d. stg., per tb.

TREMAINE & METCALF, SUCCESSORS TO JAMES DesBRISAY,

83, Queen Street. Ch’town, Dee. 17, 1879.

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Spesial dispatch to Hxaminer. Lonpon, Dec. 23.

The defences of Shirpar Cantonment are completed.

The enemy occupies the heights and does not descend into the plains, which are pat-, rolled by our cavalry. Gen. Roberts was waiting for the arrival of Genvh, to make an attack. Our less on the 14th was twenty-eight killed and ninety-nine wound. ed, of whom eight have since died. The enemy's loss was very heavy. On the 19th the British lost nineteen wounded, and Major Cook, who had obtained the Victoria Cross for gallantry, died of wounds receiy- ed in a previous engagement,

Pneumonia is increasing, owing to cold weather and the exposure of the men. Otherwise the health of the troops is good.

Lonnon, Dee. 23.

It is believed that nearly all the passen- gers and crew of the Borussia have perished.

The Times acknowledges that the Shef- field election is a legitimate liberal victory.

Ovrawa, Dec. 23.

A deputation, comprising 44 delegates from the municipalities along the route of the proposed Trout River Canal Works, waited on the Minister of Railways to-day. Sir John McDonald and Hon. Messrs. Masson and Bowell advocated the scheme. The replies of the Ministers were rather favorable.

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Financial.

Tue followiag are the selling rates for Ex- change at the Agency of the Merchants Bank of Halifax :—

London —sight........... 9} per cent. prem.

en = han 4053 ve 9 percent. ‘ New York—cheque....... 4 per cent: Boston--cheque.......... $ per cent.

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Special Notices.

Wantep.—At the Family Grocery ** Santa Claus” is wanted to get his stock of Apples, Nuts, Figs, Dates, Sweetie Hearts, Busters, Zulu Bars, Butter Taffy, Watches, &c, 22

Very Hanpsome Gold = and Watches, just the thing for presents, at EH. W. Taytor’s.

Silver Xmas

Ovur Christmas cards need no puffing, call and see for yourselves. The largest and best variety of Christmas, New Year and Birthday Cards ever imported in this city, at Lewis’, Upper Great George Street.—{dee 4, eod tf]

A Spienpip AssoRTMENT of all kinds of Jewelry for Christmas presents, at E. W. TAYLOn’s.

Pouxnn & Froir Cage at Beer & Gorr’s,

dé, 2w Nova Scotia Shad and. Boston Hams, at Fisa& STore.

Dares, Figs, Oranges, Lemons, Grapes and Nuts, at Beer & Gorr’s. d6, 2w

CLARK’S DIAMOND DUST POLISH.— Unrivalied for cleaning Gold, Silver and Nickel ware. Enquire for it.

Honey 20c. at Beer & Goff «.

Gur your Christmas and New Year's Toys at the Agricultural Store. They are the cheapest in the eity.—Roprrr May. dl6 6i

_ Mrsce Meat, 20 cents per Tb, at Beer & Gorr’s. dl7

Another lot of Acme Club Skates just re ceived; a few pairs of Silver-Plated.—W. E. Dawson & Co.

Ger your Christmas supplies at Brer & Govr’s. adl7

Tue cheapest place to get your mottoes framed is at G. H. Cook’s, over Apothecaries Hall. —[dee 13, lw]

CALL and see the Vases that are being sold at half-price. Vases marked $2.60, selling at $1.10, and Toilet Sets and Vases accordingly at the Agricultural Store.—Rozerr May, dl13 3i

Heapguvartrers for useful Toys, &c., at wholesale prices at T. Naims’ (Mr. Robert Young’s old stand.)

Frames & Sashes

1 set second-hand Doors and Windows, with inside easings and Mantles, out of a house 24x36, Will sell the lot cheap.

1 suit new Sashes, and 6 Frames and Sashes, 12 lights, 10x12,

H. COOMBS. dec. 17, ’79.

BOUT 4 TONS IRON still remaining on ie hand, Will be sold cheap.

H. COOMBS.

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GAS FITTINGS.

6 fancy Chandeliers, in gilt, 12 single and double Bracket Burners, 1 Gas Stand, with rubber tube attached, Lot of Gas Pipe, lot 6f 2 in. Lead Pipe, 1 Safe, lot of New Lamps to fit on gas burners.

H. COOMBS. dec. 17, °79.

SUNDRIES. —_——— |

Cross-cut Saws, Musical Boxes, Plaister | Paris, Clapbeards, Broadcloth, Hoop Iron, | Oat Tubs, Meat Barrels, 1 ship’s Medicine’ Chest, 1 fancy Work Bench, 1 Gun Case, Lot Mahogany Doors, second-hand, Hose and Lead Pipe, 1 Wench, 1 Mabogany Desk, Lot of 7 inch Stovepipe, Stove Drums, 4 Chimney} Tops, for smokey chimaeys, at half price.

H. COOMBS. | j

dec. 17, °79.

BUY THE, pamy EXAMINER, | for the latest news—local and telegraphic

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DECERIBER.

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G. DAVIES & CO.

Desire to call special atten- tion, during this month to

the following low lines of Goods :

A Lot of ENGLISH $2.50 and $3.50

A Lot of QUILTED BED COVERS, $1.25, $1.75, and $2.00

A Lot of BOYS’ REEFERS at $2,900

A Lot of Womens Grey Ribbed HOSE, at 22 cents.

A Special Line of Plain and Fancy

WINCEYS,

(Stripes and Tartans.)

A Large Assortment of Mens’ Women’s and Childrens’

Fur Goods

A choice lot of

Wool Goods,

Promenade Scarfs, Squares, BREAKFAST SHAWLS,

&e. &e., Xe.

Also—Just Received by 8. 5. . “Prince Edward,” NEW FRILLINGS, FRINGES, LACES, RIBBONS, SPOTTED NETTS, BERLIN WOOLS, LADIES RIBBED CASHMERE HOSE.

A Fresh Supply of Kerr’s ‘elebrated

N. M. T. SEWING COTTON.

TERMS CASH.

0 Davies & Ub

Dec’ 3, §1879.

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COAL. COAL”

‘OR SALE, at the Gas Works, a quantity ef Round Lingan Coal.

This Coal gives a great heat, and being al- most free from sulphur, is suitable for either grates or cooking stoves. Dec. 17, °79-——lw

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| RAISINS, dha gp ~ Citron Peel Essences, pure / Spices, Pastry Flour, etc., at

BEER & GOFF'S.

Deo. I7, 79. . teas v7 fi ' Sucar & Molasses.

A few puns. choice MOLASSES, ‘* bbis brown SUGAR, Cheap for cash or approved paper.

H, COOMBS,

doc. 17, °79.

Bones. Bones.

~~ undersigned will pay fifty cents Cash per cwt. for all bones delivered at the Bone Mill, in the Royalty. No quantity less than one ewt. (112 Ibs) taken. FRED. W. HYNDMAN, Agent.

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CHOICE LABRADOR HERRING.

95 bbls. No 1 LABRADOR, 25 ** HALIFAX SHORE,’ Just received at the

FISH MARKET, Grafton Street]

Dec. 1, 1879-—

MAIL NOTICE.

% @ AILS for Great Britain will close every iV WEDNESDAY afternoon at 4.30 o’elock ; alse, fortnightly, on SATURDAY afternoon at same hour, on and after the 20th instant.

Mails for the other Provinces, and for the United States of America willclose daily at 4.30 p. m., and be forwarded to Georgetown by special train, leaving every evening to con- nect with the steamer Northern Light. This train will also take a mail to Georgetown.

Mails for the regular train going east, will close daily at 2 o'clock P. M.

Mails for Postal Car going west, will close daily at 7.30 a.m

Post Office will now close at § o'clock, p. m., aud will only open after that hour when @ foreign mail is received in time for delivery

same night. A. A. MACDONALD, Postmaster.

Post Office Charlottetown, Dec. 19th, 1879.

TO be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, atthe Court House in Charlottetown, in Queens Prince Edward Island, on

County, in Wednesday, the Third day of March Next, 1880, at the’ hour

of twelve o'clock, noon, by Virtue ofa Power of Sale in an_ Indenture of Mortgage dated the eighth day of May, 1873, and made between Alexander Mar- tin, of the one part, and Edward Jarvia Hodgson, of the other part, -—-

Ae that tract, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being on Township number Sixty-two, in Queen’s County, in the said Island, and bounded and described as follows, that is to say : Commencing ata stake fixed at the edge of the Creek making John Nicholson’s southern boundary line and run- ning from thence due east fifteen chains, fifty links; thence south three degrees east thirty? four chains; thence west ten degrees north sixteen chains and fifty links; thence west fifteen degrees north to the edge of the dry land; thence following the courses of the dry land along the inner edge of the marsh north- erly and easterly to the place of commence- ment, coutaining eighty-seven and a half acres of land, alittle more or less, together with the appurtenances thereto belonging, For further particulars apply at the office of Messrs. Hodgson & McLeod, Solicitors, Char- lottetown.

For further particulars apply at the office of Messrs. Hodgson & McLeod, Solicitors, Charlottetown.

Dated the 3rd day of December, 1879.

EDWARD J. HODGSON, Mortgagee. Dec. 3, oaw till sale, wed

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Wants. Lost, Found, Le:

G@ST.—A Small GOLD BROOCH, be-

| tween King’s Syuare and E. St. Paul’s

(Church. A suitable reward will be given on its being left ai this office.—d 24 2i

@ST—By the subscriber, a letter address.

ed either to ‘‘ Messrs. Heartz & Son,” or

‘‘Richard Heartz, Esq.” Any one leaving

ing it at the Rockin Hovsz will be suitably rewarded. —A. E. C. Horianp. d183i

EW COTTAGE TO LET,— Kitchen

and sitting-room below, and three bed- rooms above stairs. A large piece of ground attached. Pleasant and healthy situation for a small family. Well suited for a Market Gardixzer or Laundress. Enquire at the resi- dence of Chief Justice PALMER.— d6 m & w

Fine Cabinet Organ — (Smith maker) which cost $130.00, will be sold for sixty dollars, less than half. Apply at

this office. {ald LET—And immediate possession

‘ given, 2 tenement houses, & rooms

in each,j thoroughly fitted up, banked

and outside windows on, all ready to occupy, Reni low to good and careful tenants; none other need apply. Apply to the owner, Ricuarp Werks, Head Niliberdaa Street Ch’town. [n 14. cod

NOR SALE.—A first-class “YOUNG MARE. 3 years old, sired by Im

Blood Horse *‘ Abel,” stands 15 hands, good

style and quite gentle in harness. Will be

sold cheap and on easy terms, Apply at this office. {n. J, tf

“Mortgage Sale.

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