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"HE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, DECEMBER 15, 185%
THE DAILY EXAMINER
DECEMBER £5, 1898.
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THE CONTEST IN EAST PRINCE.
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Ix a campaign of three weeks, the Libe- rel mafority of 1£7 io East Prince has been reduced to 56.
The significance of this result will be the better underatood and appreciated by a short review of the facts in connection therewith,
Ip East Prince, the Libers] Conserva- tives were, for the practical purposes of an election, unorganized and unprepared. A day before their convention was held at Summerside, it was not certainly knowa that they would oppose the election of Mr. Bell, or who, if anyone, would be brought ent. The nomination of Mr. Lefurgey was the spontaneous and burried action of a number of gentlemen, assembled from al|
« .ttion should, if possible, be administered w the false extravagant and reckless men who are administering public affairs in Canada,
Upon the other hand, the Liberals and Mr. Bell have been quietly prepariog for the contest ever since it became known that Mr. Yeo would goto the Senate. Mr.
Prince. We refuse to believe that Roman Catholic electors, more than Protestants» approve of increasing government expendi- tures, increasing taxation, and increasing debt, together with deception and corrup- tion each as has uot bere fore been known in Canada; and therefore the cause of the apparent lukewarmness of certain of the Rowan Catholic electors of Eas¢ Prince is the more wonderful.
Bat, io view of all the circumstances, Mr. Lefurgey aod those who aseisted him io tbe canvass, are to be congratulated upon the reeult of the contest. As we predicted, Mr. Lefurgey has fought a good fight. An influential resident of the riding, who was in Charlottetown yesterday, expressed to us the surpriee aud pleasure with which he heard the “youngster’s” speeches— (qual in point of force and eloquence, to those of old campaigners. We hope that Mr. Lecurgey will steadily and carefully prepare himeaclt forthe next event. Another such a victory aud Mr. Bell will be undone. More than that the clear inference to be drawn tor the result of tae combat and the circumstances connected with it is that those Opposed to the government will sweep Prince Edward Isiand at the gen- @al election. In the recent contest the Liberals of Kast Prince drew upon Dorchester Penitentiary for canvassers and voters to swell Mr, Bell’s little majority,—
Bell has taken advantage of every oppor- tunity to public attention strengthen his influence in the riding. |
court anc |
Even v ben attendiog public meetings and
persuading elec ors (contrary to the fact) |
that the Government was in earnest about |
: ' . : : } the Prohibition Plebiseite, he was indirect-
ly promoting bis owe election to the House of Commons. At his back were the iufiu-
ences of both Dominion and
Governments, Ia @ cidivg where public works sre needed and where many men have many axes to grind, these influences were potent. Then, there was the great personal and political influence of Senatcr
Yeo.
should prove to be insufficient, the Finance
Yet, rightly alarmed Jest all these
Minister, with the purse strings of Canada in his bands, was brought into the field. Mr. Fielding is an attractive .entleman. He has never been defeated in Nova Sco- tia. Heis so thoroughly informed that he knows just what facts to ieave out of his epeeches to make those who are not well informed about public affairs believe that the Government is “all right” and ought to be trusted a little longer. With all the advantages possessed by the Liber- als, Mr. Bel’s disastrous defeat was pre-~ vented only by the presence and personal influence of the Finance Minister.
Those who have carefully scanned tlhe comparative statement of results in Eas! Prince, published inanother column, will have seen that Mr. Lefurgey polled 132 votes more than Mr. Huot polled iu the election of 1896, and that he would, despite a)! the forces arrayed “‘ agaicst him, have gained a glorious victory, if there bad not been # notable falling offat pels which have hitherto given Conservative mejor: ties. Conservatives in certain sections of the country kave evidently been apathetic ; and this is
particularly noticeable in
a Siricts
in which the people are largely
Roman Catholic. This is the more remark-
able when we remember that the Jate Conservative Governmen® fought and fell upholding the constitu-
tional right of the Catholic majority in Manitoba, and that while the Liberals have,
regardless of their pre-election promises, under which the
effected a settlement
Roman Catholic religion is taught in the pullic schools of Manitoba, the full consti~ tutional
rights which the Catholics de™
manded have not yet been restored. One would imagine that Roman Cathloic con- servatives would be last persons in the world to be apathe.ic in an election contest
such as that which has taken place in Hast
ate ree TL: uy Mi Cy) b. 2 TN il
Bome Makers::::':
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80 great was their need ; and if the conduc; reduced them to
such siraits in two years, what will their
has
| condition throughout this country be at ti®
end of their term.
NEW PERTH AGRICUL- TURAL SOCIETY
A society of the above name has been formed at New Perth, baving for its ob- ject the advancement of the interests of its members in all things pertaining toagri- cuiture, It will meet in the ball every «l- ternate Tuesday evening at7 o’clock. The members will be entertained on Tuesday evening, Dec. 20th by a discussion on grain ang grass seeds.
As the sulject isa very important one, members of sister societies and the public generally are cordially invited to attend.
The following are the officers for the ens suing year :—
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President— Wi)] am Caine.
Vice do— Daniel MacQuarrie.
Sec’v-Treas—Joho A Dewar.
Executive Committee—J M MacLean, Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Kelly, Ters rence Powerand Cyrus Shaw, M.L. A.
NOTES AND COMMENTS
— Wonder whether the Patriot’s rooster
will crow this evening !
—We have, by mail, Toronto dates of Decen.ber 13th,—end this is orly the 15 h, Pretty sharp.
—The “boy” madea good run the boys are to be congratulated. luck next time.
; and Better
~— We have lately been ri minded that the Liberals have heli Prince County for a quarter ofa century. It is evident that they will not do so much longer—unless they change their ways!
{| An appzal for money and clothing has
| been made in Montreal on behelf of the | Donkobor immigrants brought by the
| Government from Rassia. The appesl is | accompanied by aletter from Sir William Dawson, who has takena great interest in | the history of these persecuted Russian | Christiens, and their migration to the | Northwest. They are reported to be peo ple of pure. morali and cleanly habits, capital agriculturists, and used toa cli-~ mate similar to that of Canada. They are, | therefore, likely to make excellent setilers, | and their immigration jis looked upon with | favor by those whoare best qaalificd to | judge. They have been reduced by years of persecution to a condition of poverty and | are sure to have a eevere struggle to begin _ with, though their ultimate succees is - beyon:! doubt, if only the country is left ‘jn peace,~~but they won't fight. ; —.-—— Good health is worth more than any-
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[From The Patriot.]
CHRISTMAS TIMES
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At Jas. Paton & Co's. Dry Goods Store
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FIRM CHATS WITH REPORTER
Rivals in Beauty “‘the Enchanted Forest’ —Spruce, Garlands, Lights and Goods Mingled Artistic- ally Together.
“Just lovely,” was the remark of one lady to another as they issued from Messrs. Jas. Paton & Co's. store last evening when the reporter was stepping inside,
“Yes,” replied the other, “it is even nicer than last year’s;” and both spoke the truth.
Imagine this immense store, 130 of which are bowered arched with such density of arrangement - and perfection of detail as to realize one’s imagination of the enchanted forest. A woodland scene, a huge b.zair, an illuminated kevilworth, as described by Scott, that alone would do justice to the festive searon’s decorativn of the dry goods hous? of Messrs. James Paton & Co.
Briskly closing the door, as the even- ing was decidedly cold, the reporter was greeted with
A MERRY CHRISTMAS—WELCOME.
in shining letters of gold on each eide of the entrance.
Pausing a momeut in semi-bewilder- ment at the dazzling picture lit by up- wards of one hundred eleetric lights, in the colors of the Union Jack, the scribe gazed inte the well-knewn fea- tures of Robbie Buros, smiling from bis plaided trame on each person entering the store, as if wishing
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“A guid New Yesr. taeaneanda’, And mony may ye see:
And during a’ the years tae coma Oh happy may you be”
This is not only the forest primeval
but it is also
THE SCOTCH STORE truly, as bustling through the custom- ers, beaming on all,comes Mr. Paton, the kindly, to wish the newspaper man the cheeriest, merriest greeting of 1898.
“Yes,’sa'd Mr. Paton,“‘a year soon slips by and here we are still at the old stand doing business in te ssme old way—on the square.”
“Its many years though, Mr. since you commenced busiaess?”’
“The year ‘66,” was toe answer, and, as all know, Mr. Taton since then has
Paton,
you, eighty-one times,
Then with Mr. Paton at the belm anil piloted by his partner, Mr. McLaren, the reporter proceeded to wander through the maze and glory of the fes- tive settings.
DOWN THE CENTRE
are six magnificent arches of spruce and decorative garlands. Across the front of these is another arch corresponding to its companion in the rear. evergreens, spruce and red white and blue garlands, artistically ente:rwoven aod sparkling with colored incandescent lamps with the beau'‘iful booths beneath form acentral picture of unexcelled beauty.
“Immense, superb, Mr. Paton, it is be- yond the pen, and can only be depicted by the brush,” said the reporter.
“Here,” said Mr. Paton, “is the carpet
The
booth. The iarge circle next re- presents the newest Bissel’s cyclo
sweepers, one of glasa_ re fteeting a blue light. But here is the principal, the cash booth ‘a thing of joy and a beauty and a joy forever,’ while the two last booths are where the children love to linger—and no wonder.”
Such toys, waggons, boats, whistles, drums, dolls, horns, arks, shops, whips, guns. But hold, enough. Boys, girls, see it! seeit! Oh my! Oh... !
Noting a smile on Mr. McLaren's countenance the reporter blushed and moved along, this time taking his stand in the rear of the store and looking forward and upward.
“Excelsior, gentlemen, Excelsior!” That centre column flanked on each side by four arched and bowered booths erected over the running counters and flashing with all the colors known and known only to the dry goods business, the scene is one of such beauty as nature and art alone can produce.
“T bardly think such Christmas decor- ating has ever been equalled in the Provinces, Mr. Paton?” ventured the knight of the quill.
“Well,” interjected. Mr. McLaren, “travellers tell us that it is not eclipsed this side of Boston, while the Dry Goods Review of Toronto reproduced our Christmas decorations of 1897. Some call these festive arrangements tradition and sentiment, but our staff who worked for eight days preparing and putting up the decorations, and the firm them-
Governor Howlan, remarked at St. Ar drew’s banquet—‘seatiment—it is the strongest of them all.’”
While Mr, McLaren was spesking, the reporter's observation was sizing up the eight booths already referred to. Here they are:
1. Silks for evening wear, waist silks dress silks and art sills.
2. Fur Goods—Collar Setts, Collars, Boas, Mufts, Cape, Capes, Fur Trim- mings, Combination Setts, made in the newest American Setts.
3. Irish Linen— Elegant and dainty enough to make the heart of Lady Aberdeen rejoice; side bound covers, Toitet Setts, Drawn Linen, F losses, Work Silks, Crochet Sets, a hundred and;,one things in new Linens.
4. Fancy Goods—Silk Evening Shawls with feather trimmings in light shades, Satchels, Toilet Sets.
5. Gloves, hoods, belts, bootees.
6. Ribbons of every conceivable width and color, hundreds of patterns.
7. Handkerchiefs, thousands of pretty Swiss and linen, silks, etc., also evening neckwear.
8. Gents furnishings—gloves, ties, col- lars, cuffs, etc.
Passing beneath two pretty arches of garlands and Shorey’s illustrated cloth- ing cards up the stairway, the main landing is gained, from which the entire beautiful iaterior may be seen. The whole effect is gloriously inspiring | and altogether Christmas-like. Spruce evergreen’, garlands, flowers and hand- some goods mingled together in orderly confusion with colors and lights har- | monieusly blending, make Messrs. | James Paton & Co’s, 1898 decoration an historical epoch in this line in P. E, Island.
With a cheery good night, as blithe as his Highland welcome, Mr. Paton saw | the reporter out into the night.
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