Corp.—-Mr. Cundall’s thermomerer re- gistered 12° below zero last night.

No Trraus.—-There were no trials at the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court this morn-

ing:

Tue Northern Light left Pictou this morning at 9 o clock, with the English and American mails.

Sxatine.—Large numbers are taking ad- vantage of the splendid skating between the Railway and Ferry Wharves.

Licensinac Boarnv.—There will be a meeting of the members of the Licensing Board to-morrow evening at 4 o'clock.

Tne second meeting of the “‘ Week of Prayer’ will be held in Prince Street Metho- dist Church this evening.

Dorsry & Jost are now prepared to put Rnbber Soles on Leather Boots ; they keep the foot dry and prevent slipping —8 pat ar

As will be seen by advertizement the St. Joseph’s'T. A. Society will give a literary and musical entertamment on Thursday evening next.

Tue ce on the West and North Rivers is now strong. On Monday several parties crossed those rivers on foot, and to-day at- tempts were made to bring teams across the North River. The ice at Hickey’s Wharf is safe, and several teams crossed this morn- ing.

Tae market of to-day is an improvement on the last, yet there is a small display in both departments. The following are the prices :—Beef from 5 to 8 cents per lb., geese from 45 to 70 cents each, butter from 25 to 28 cents per lb., do, tub from 19 to 21 cents per lb., eggs from 22 to 25 cents per doz., hay from 75 to 85 cents per ewt.

Tue ‘‘Sove Krrenen” ComMITTEE ac knowledge, with many thanks, a liberal do- nation from Mrs. Churchill. There are at present thirty-two families who secure as- sistance three times a week, while there are at least twelve who are on the ‘‘occasional” list. Fowls and any other supplies suitable for the sick will be gratefully accepted, to be left at Horne’s brick store, corner Queen and Fitzroy Streets.

Sr. Joseru’s Toran ABSTINENCE Socirery. —Ata meeting of the above Society, held in St. Patrick’s Hall on the 7th inst., the following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing year :--President, Hon. A. A. McDonald ; Vice-Presidents, Dr. Cream- er, M. P. Hogan, Frank J. Conroy, Peter Curran ; Treasurer, John McSwain; Re cording Secretary, D. O’M. Reddin, jr.; Assistant do., Dominick McKenna ; Cor- responding do*, John McPhee.

What the Queen Says of Her Soldiers. Says an English review of Martin’s Third Volume of Memoirs of Prince Albert :—

To my mind the most touching epistle in the entire correspondence here laid before the world is the Queen’s letter to the King of the Belgians, describing the distribution of the Vi-toria Cross to the heroes who had returned from the Alma, Balaklava and Inkerman. The Queen now insisted upon decorating the men herself. This is what she says about it. Never did a Queen write to a King in more womanly terms, or in more simple and graphic English. No fine writing; no effort at-elo- quence; no big, high-sounding phrases; the letter is the outcome of a full great heart, and may be added to the examples of the great passages in literature which have been struck off under the influence of the vastness of the subject or the inspiration of the moment :—

**BUCKINGHAM PALACE, **May 22, 1855.

Ernest will have told you what a beautiful and touching sight and cere- mony (the tirst of the kind ever witnessed in England) the distribution of medals was. From the highest Prince of the Blood to the lowest private, all received the same distinction for the bravest conduct in the severest actions, and the rough hand of the brave and honest private soldier came for the first time in con- tact with that of their sovereign and their Queen. Noble fellows! 1 ownt feel aa if tuey were my own children—my heart beats for them as for my nearest and dearest! They were so touched, so pleased—many, I hear, eried; and they won't hear of giving up their medals to have their names engraved on them for fear that they should not receive the iden- tical one put into their hands by me! Several came by in a sadly mutilated state. None created more interest or is more gallant than

oung Sir Thomas Troubridge, who had at Taderientt one leg and the foot of the other carried away by around shot, and continued commanding his battery till the battle was over, refusing to be carried away, only desir- irg his shattered limbs to be raised in order to prevent too great a hemorrhage! He was dragged by in a Bath chair, and when I gave him his medal [ told him |] should make him one of my aides-de camp for his very gallant conduct, to which he replied, ‘I am amply re-

aid for everything.’ One must revere and ee such soldiers as these !”

And this is the Queen whom petty scribblers love to throw dirt at, because she does not mix any longer in the fashionable assemblages of the day; because she prefers in her old age the simple life of a gentle and unostentatious retirement; because she prefers the calm

andeur of Scotch mountains and flashing

ochs and rivers to the solemn and gloomy

state of Buckingham Palace; because she in- sists on leaving play-going to her sons and daughters, and state pageants to the pages of h story.

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The crop statistics for 1877 as made up at

Washington shew that the yield of cereals sur- |

passed all previous experience in this country. The haryest of wheat reaches the enormous figure of 360,000,009 bushels, and the corn crop aggregates 1,360,000, 000.

The German Emperor is said to have approv- ed of Sismarck’s new financial policy. If this be the case, the result will be an increase of indirect taxation, and an endeavour to bring the Provincial Railway aud Finance Depart- ments under Federal control, which latter at- tempt would probably be resisted by some of the minor States of the Empire

| Supreme Court.

Tue Hilary term of the Supreme Court commenced at the Court House, in this city, to-day. Chief Justice Palmer, presiding. There were submitted to the Grand Jury five criminal! eases, forty-eight civil record cases, and ten appeales froia inferior courts. The following are the gentlemen compo- sing the Grand Jury :—

Donald Ferguson, foreman ; INB. Pol- lird, Rober: Muth, James D. Mason, John Gi. MeKenzie, John Hughes, Angus Gregor, C. Lowther, Charles L. Strickland, Geo. Wright, Donald McKenzie, James Reddin, Dinnis KE. Clarke, Wm. C. Bourke, James Horne, Adam Murray, Charles Gregor, Donald Palmer, Wm. H. Aitken, John Binns, John Johnstone.

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Colored vs. Bald-headed.

Years ago the well-known firm of W. & Co., Boston, agents for a popular line of Australian packet ships, received a letter of inquiry from Cincinnati. Correspondence followed, and second cabin passages were engaged for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hartfield, their son Joseph Jr., and Miss Blanche, who were politely urged to put in an appearance in Boston on or betore May 5, as ‘the good ship Daniel Sharp, whereof Joseph D, Cushing is master for the present voyage,” would sail onthe day fol- lowing, weather permitting.

On the morning designated a young darkey exquisite, sporting r tall hat and ivory-headed cane, sauntered into the elegantly appointed office and demanded :

‘Ie dis yer de office of W. & Co. ?”

“Yes, it is,” growled the senior W. from behind his desk, frowning over his gold-bowed spectacles at the intruder.

** Well, sah, me and my folks are gwine out to Melbourne in your ship Daniel Sharp, I ’— ‘* Not if I know it—you are not going to do any such thing.”

‘* How so, sah? Didn't I correspond with you from Cincinnati, and engage passage for my fodder and mudder; and Miss Blanche ?”

‘** What! is your name Hatfield !” roared the dismayed agent.

** Yes, sah, my name’s Hatfield, and—”

‘*“ Why inthe devil didn’t you notify me that you were colored ?”

“ Why in the debbil didn’t you notify me dat you was bald headed ””

The pertinent rejoinder silenced old W.,and, although two or three passengers who prefer- rei to have the color-line drawn outside of a ship’s second cabin gave up their berths and were refused their passage money; the Hat- fields complacently sailed in the ‘Sharp.”

A Lively Seance.

A lively Spiritualistic seance occurred at Boston a few days ago, in which a Mrs. Bennett, a ‘‘materializing medium,” who had been exposed once before, was again shown up as a barefaced fraud. Several Spiritualists, of an unusually candid and inquiring disposition, became satisfied that there was trickery in Mrs. Bennett’s mani- festations, and devised a plan for probing the whole business to the bottom. <A few evenings since the medium promised to show to one of them, named Robinson, the form of his little daughter, who had died some time beiorz, and the investigators took this opportunity as the most favorable one. At the appointed time the lights in the cham- ber were extinguished, and Mrs. Bennett appeared with the ‘‘spirit,” in which Rob- inson pretended to see a resemblance to his daughter, making no comment on its re- markable growth since it entered the realm of shade. After a few tender words he sud- denly seized the ‘‘spirit” round the waist with a firm grip, a confederate turned on the lights, and Robinson found himself em- bracing a strapping lass of 160 pounds weight who had entered the room on her knees. Some of the medium’s friends rushed to the rescue, and a vigorous pulling ind hauling occurred, which finally resulted in the escape of the astonished ‘‘spook” in great disorder. Another ‘‘ spirit,” who had ugured earlier in the evening, took the op- portunity to rush through the door in very scant attire and vanished into an adjoining chamber and locked the door. Mrs. Ben- nett has concluded that her performances are getting too realistic for perfect success, and has disappeared from the horizon of Boston, but, of course, such little episodes

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as this don’t shake the faith of the main body of the believers at all, and they wait patiently to be gulled by the next comer.

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Miscellaneous News.

The bait question attracts much attention in Newfoundland, to whose shores American fish- ermen yearly resort in increasing numbers for bait supplies, some of which they catch for themselves, and the rest of which they, for the most part, obtain by hiring Newfoundland fishermen to collect for them. In consequence of their enjoyment of this privilege, American fishermen engaged in the Cod fishery on the banks of Newfoundland are able, it is said, to make three trips per season instead of two, as formerly. A privelege so great ought, in one way or another, to be paid for.

The Archbishop of York has declared pub- licly that he is in favor of opening the English Churchyards to the Non-Conformists, and their religious services. It is reported that Lord Beaconsfield, and others of the Cabinet, ma- king a majority of the whole, are willing to concede the Non-Conformist claims.

The French ultra-Republicans are demand ing the impeachment of the Rochebout Minis try for an alleged contemplated coup d'etat MacMahon denies that any such coup was in- tended, asserting no steps were taken except as precautions against armed resistance, which some of the newspagers had threatened in the event of a Government demand for a second dissolution.

NOTICH.

TYVHE Book Debts of SYLVANUS KEITH

& CO., of Charlottetown, Merchant Tailors, having been made over to me, under a Bill of Sale, I hereby give notice to persons in- debted to said Sylvanus Keith & Co. that the amounts of their respective accounrs are pay- able to me, and me only; and immediate pay- ment of the same is requested.

ALEX. HAYDEN.

Ch’towa, Jan. 3, 1878 —3ineod

Ne aaa

Lawion Hose |

me 8) Fee

We Will Offer on Saturday Next, the 5th inst., Taw BALAN C OF OUR SPLENDID STOCK OF

Black and Colored Dress Goods,

Cashbmeres, French Merinoes, Persian Cords, Paramattas, Repps, Poplins, Serges, Lustres, Coburgs, eic.,

at cost.

A SPECIAL LOT OF

FANCY DRESS COODS,

at haif price.

Balance of Ladies’ Trimmed. Hats, at half price.

Balance of All-Woel Shawls,

at cost.

A Special Lot Selling at half Price.

Balance of Ladies’ Wool Scarfs, Clouds, Breakfast Shawls, Sleeve. less Jackets and Sacques, ar HALF PRICE,

A Lot of Ladies’ Hoisary |

AT COST.

THE BALANCE OF LADIES’ ULSTERS

-+AND—

WATERPROOF MANTLES

AT HALF PRICE,

THE BALANCE RAILWAY RUGS

AT COST.

SPECIAL LOT, IN

BED QUILTS!

45 cts.,65 ets. and $1.09 each.

The Balance Red, White and Fancy Flannels at Cost,

Balance All-Wool Blankets,

Pairs for $4.25 worth $5.50; $4.50 wort ae" $5.00 worth $6.50; $5.25 worth 7.00.

THE BALANCE OF CLOTH AND RUBBER OVERSHOES:

Mens’ Plain, $1.10 per pair; Fancy, $1.20 per pair; Ladies’ Plain, 85 cts. per pair; Fancy, $1.00 per pair.

300 DOZ. TOWELS !

Special Lines,—4 ets., 8 cts., 12 cts., 25 cts, each. A decided bargain.

SHEETINGS AT COST!

Clothing Department,

The Balance of Men's Reefers, Top Coats and Ulsters,

AT THE FOLLOWING RATES:

Reefers for $4.00, worth $4.75 3 $5, worth $6.09; $6.09, mann 3: ree . ate for fed worth

Dede 3 De oW t ay 3 ¢ ° worth $11.93. — vores

Ulsters for $7.50, worth $9.00 : $8.50, worth $10; $10.50, worth $12.69,

The Balance of Bays’ Clothing

AT A GREAT BARGAIN.

A LOT OF MEN'S ALL-WOOL FLANNEL SHIRTS,

For $1.25, worth $1.75.

THE BALANCE OF

Skin Coats, Ladies’ Fur

Muffs and Mantles, AT COST.

Black & Colored Silks, at Cost,

A LOT OF

FANCY & JAPANESE SILKS |

AT HALF-PRICE.

The Balance of the 7,000 YARDS OF CAR- PET, advertised during the month of December, in

RICH BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, WOOLS, FELTS, &C.,,

We only ask an inspection of the

CARPET DEPARTMENT

and are confident the prices will give sa- tisfaction, and so with every other de- partmentof the house, as the stock

is unrivalled for its value | G E G 5

&C,

and extent.

DAVIES & 60,

January ard, 187%.

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at the following rates :— | h P

Buffalo and Wo!f Robes, Coon {up

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Fraud Sueees |

-AT? TE

London House

' THE GREAT

CASH SALE

Advertised during the| months of November

Sa

and December, which has given such univer- sal satisfaction in town and country, we kave decided

from the beginning of

to continue

the year, offering still Greater Attractions to

those who wish to buy.

A Choice Lot of ENGLISH TEAS, by chest and small package, marked very low.

GREAT

INDUCEMENTS

Are offered the Cloth Department, and

in

parties in want of Suits

or Single Garments, can have them made the

‘notice, and in the best

at shortest

style.

The latest Instalment of NEW GOODS just received by “Northern Light,”

via Halifax.

GEO. DAVIES & 60.

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AUCTION SALES. _

GREAT

AUCTION SALE!

—OF— *

Rich and Elegant Furniture,

The manufacture of one of the ~finest establishments in the Dominion,

~——COMPRISING—

HANDSOME DRAWING ROOM SUITES, CHAMBER SUITES, CENTRE TABLES, EASY CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, DAVENPORTS GILT MANTEL MIRRORS, ETC.

The whole for positive and unreserved sale on

Wednesday, the 16th inst, .

commencing at 11 o’clock, a. m., at the Subscriber's Saleroom, Queen St.

No one should fail to attend this sale, as the goods are a superior lot—such seldom bein offered at Auction, even in large cities ; an as the whole consignment must be closed out, great bargains may be expected.

W. D. STEWART,

Auctioneer.

Jan. 4—pat t sale.

FOR SALE!

THE STEAMER

HEATHER BELLE,

with all her Machinery, Boats, &c.* will be offered at Private Sale, untill THURSDAY, the 10th day

January, 1878.

Should the Steamer not then be sold at Pri-

vate Sale, she will be offered at PUBLIC

AUCTION, at 12 o'clock, noon, on Thurs-

day, the 10th day of January.

For terms and particulars apply to

. JOHN HUGHES, Agent.

Ch’town, P. E. L, }

Dee. 26, 1877. \ 2aw pat a ne till 10th

QUEEN INSURANCE CO,Y,

OF ENGLAND.

CAPITAL, . . TWO MILLIONS STERLING.

NSURANCE effected on all kinds of Build- ings, Merchandise and Produce. Also, on

Vessels on the stocks.

Special rates fer isolated residences.

Losses settled promptly.

GEORGE MACLEOD (Union Bank),

ent for Prince Edward Island. June, isr7

re et en ee me ee

‘Notice to Procrastinators |

All Accounis furnished at Amas and Midsummer of last year, that remain unpaid after the First February next, witt be placed tn the hands of an allorney for collection, without dislinciion of persons.

MARK BUICHER. Jan. 2, 1878—

SWEET ORANCES,

PPLES, Lemons, Grapes, Figs, Nuts,

Onions, Raisins, Currants, Spices, All

kinds Crackers, Preserves, and the largest as-

sortment of Confectionery to be had on the

Island. Fancy Toys, Flour (by the bbl. or

lb.), Tea, Sugar, Soap, Candles, Pepper, Mus- tard, Vinegar, and a variety of Groceries. ALEX. McKENZIE,

Queen Street. Ch’town, Dec. 27, 1877.—tu&fr3w

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Wants, ete., ete.

t tea Advertisements under Dis beading, in space not ex-

ceeding half an ineh, will be

inserted for TEN CENTs per ny.

OST.—On the 29th of October, from the house in which Mr. Sinclair formerly re- sided, 2 Prayer Book of the Reformed Church of England, which was seen in the house after the fire. The finder will be rewarded on leav- ing it at the EXAMINER OFFICE. Jan. 8, 1878.

Woe boarders in a house situated on one of the best streets. Apply at the Examiner Orrice.

an. 8, 1878. —3i

WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—One gool DRAFT HORSE. Apply a@ HALLS FISH MARKET. Charlottetown, Jan. 7, 1877.—3i ’

LET—A House at Spring Park, con-

toning seven rooms, Can . let in one

or two tenements, to suit parties. Apply te

JAS. B. GAY. ’ rm Jan, 5—3i*

\ ANTED.—-An EXPERIENCED AC- COUNTAMNT to take charge of a set of Books ina Merchant's office in the city. Must be a good writer. Address A, B., Ex- AMINER Office. Jan. 3, 18738—3i pat 2i

\ \ ’ ANTED—Immediately, a Tanner and Courier. Apply to Summon Borers,

Head St. Peter’s Day. Dee. 22, 1877.—t#

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