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Our Bright Blue Jay.

SUCCESSIVE SNoW-sToRMS had inundated his home in the wilderness, and driven the poor jay to our door. Some scattered grains and refuse now attracted the hunger driven bird, used to feasting on the bounty of nature. Ent, with azure crest erect, like a chieftain from the wilds, he proudly seeks his portion. Daintily, with softest movements, gracefully touching each humble morsel, like a born aristocrat, he takes the vagrant meal, As he seizes each fragment, he is off with it to some more sectire position to devowrit, This he does constantly and habitually, ‘‘ God teaches him discretion.”

Liow bright the color of his plumy cloak! Blue, bright ultamarine blue, like the arch of heaven that never fades--emblem of God's undying love! A royal color in nature is blue. The ocean clothes itself in azure, sparkling with diamonds. The

crystal fountain, where all living slakes its |

thirst, hides its cooling depths in heavenly blue. The air is blue; so are the violets of spring, the clustering labiaves of summer, and wany a humble blossom that brightens our path, till winter bids them leave the joyless earth to his sway. Clear blue, ulta- marine and purple, bordered with black and white, is the dress of our beautiful jay, (Garrulus cristatus.) He is found from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, and is the most brilliantly coloted northern jay there His English cousin (g/andarius) is in- fériér in color and appearance. j"Why was the jay’s plumage made so For one reason, because he has no attractive song. It is a compensating quality, to give him sume power of attrac- tion. If he had no pleasing qualities about him, stern nature would banish him from the face of the earth, That bright gem of cerulean plumage ! [ft haunts me lke a vision that will not

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and the material obtained from the old Chureh. Mr. Benj. Hughes has acted as Clerk of the works, and upon him chiefly has devolved the labor of seeing after the erection of the building. Paid up sub- scriptions have been received amounting to nearly $250, and a little over $30 remain unpaid. Other subscriptions are also ex- pected.

Che opening service was conducted by Rev. H_ P. Cowperthwaite, M. A., Chair- man of the District He preached a most appropriate sermon, full of beautiful thoughts, from ‘*Thy Way O! God is in /Sanctuary.” Rev. J. Allan conducted the afternoon service taking for his text, John 12 Chapter, and 37 to 41 verses. He de- ‘livered a sermon, rich in exposition and i full of suggestive thought. The evening |service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Steel, the pastor. The collections for the day amounted to $70. The church was full in the raorning; but in the afternoon it was crowded; while several were unable to obtain atanding reom in the evening, The 'day was mild and fine, and the roads were good. The friends of the new Church are ‘greatly indebted to all who helped them so liberally on the Sabbath past.—Com.

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<> > =< Obituary.

Tue late John Roche Bourke, Esq , J. P., of Mill View, Lot 49, whose demise, at his late residence, was recently chronicled in these columns, was a native of Limerick, |Ireland. He emigrated to this Island, a | boy, in the year 1819, and for some years iserved as clerk in the employ of the late | James Hayden, Esq , merchant, and mill- | wright, of Vernon River. He subsequently |commenced business on his own aceount, }and married Miss Isabella Hayden, daughter | of his former employer, whose exemplary life 'and christian Character as wife, mother, and ‘friend, endeared ber to all By close

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bof this village.

away! Why all the glowing beauties of | application to business Mr. Bourke soon nature? The rose’s lovely bloom, the | acquired a comfortable home. He was one

ruby’s burning light, the glow of autumn | of the first settlers in that part of the and the dyes of morn andevéning? What,| country who drove a carriage on the

but sources of joy,which Heaven has placed | Georgetown Road which was but a bridle round the thirsty soul, that it may but| path when he first settled at Vernon River.

open its eyes and drink forever pure streams of delight. But these things existed before men with spiritual natures were to enjoy them. Yes, because God existed then—the author of all beauty and oy.

’ You may have seen the jay’s plumage, when stuffed, in a cabinet; but that is not its brightness and its glory. Come to the wood-land. The wintery wind is swaying the sea of twigs aloft on the great forest trees, The slant sun is flooding them with a sheen of golden light, as they heave and bow and surge ‘neath the keen, blue sky. There are some. stray nuts yet up on those rigid twigs, like the one sure love that never fails ‘mid the most barren scenes of life. The jay knows this store of food well, and he is aloft there for his meal. How the bright plumes flash, a cerulean gem amidst the golden sea of sprays.

All bright and beautiful things in this world are costly. I never knewhow it was, unless they are the jewelsin the palace of the Great King, and our poor hands may not seize them without an effort. Even the poor javs bright coat is a costly one to him. While winter reigns, he goes abroad at liberty; but when summer comes, and brings the great birds of prey, his bright feathers have to keep ciose under cover of thicket and forest shadows.

No bird hides its nest so jealously as the jay. If he did not, his bright dress aa be adecoy to every marauder. The deepest recesses of the spruce grove is the home for his offspring. Here, in the secur- ity of the night like shadows, his mate hangs her grass-lined basket of twigs that carries her tive fond hopes of the future.

Jays do not stand the cold well, and are not much abroad now. But when the brighter days of April fill the landscape with sunshine, and the softening groves embosom the sleeping mist wreaths, they will be abroad in numbers paddling about in little blue fleets, and shouting their jay, jay and curious rickety laughings.

The jay has a singular trick of imitating the shriek of the buzzard in order to frighten other birds. This he does for pure prolick, and also to drive away the pareot birds that he may rob their nests. A wicked game which, with pain, we have too often seen him play.

But the gay robber meets his retribution. Tis dead of winter. Even the great forest trees are rigid with the keen temperature. Standing deep in snow, every trunk and limb is heavy with the frozen breath of Heaven. The grey tempest sifts through naked boughs, and adds gloom to the savage desolation of the wintry colonades. The partridge has buried herself in the downy snow, the bunting sports on the breast of the tempest; but the poor jay cowers, shivering, in the shelter of some thicket. He is startled by the savage shriek of the approaching gos-hawk, and makes for another cover. But his bright plumes, at last are his ruin. They arrest the keen eye of the fierce marauder. In an instant the great grey form is upon him, and sweeps him to the ground. Next day we saw some scattered blue feathers and the crimson stain on the spotless ermine of winter. B.

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Church Dedication.

The new Methodist Church on the Cove- head Road was dedicated to the ‘‘ Worship and Service of Almighty God,” according to the discipline of the Methodist Church of Canada,on Sabbath last. The building stands on the farm of Mr. Duncan Mc- Lauchlin. It occupies a very commanding position, and can be seen from a great distance in every direction. No better and more central site could be obtained for a Uburch intended to accommodate the people of Stanhope and Covehead Road. The Church is 34x24 feet, with 14 feet posts, and a good pitch roof. There is also a porch 10x7 feet. The building is shingled and roof tarred, and the wails painted. There are four gothic windows 9x3 feet. Inside the building there are twenty pews,

each nine feet long, and an aisle five feet Sh

wide. The large platform is 10x4 feet, surrounded by a neat communion rail, and the inner platform is seven and a half feet, and raised sixteen inches. The ulpit-desk is finished in imitation of lack walnut. Mr. Paul Lea was the contractor for the inside work and his work gives satisfaction. The plastering was we!l done by Mr. Wm. Brehaut. Mr. D. Crockett built a good flue, and Mr. Wm. Auld assisted by Mr. Charles Bovyer did the carpenter work which gives entire satis-

| He was one of the oldest Justice’s of the | Peace on the Island, and held several positions of trust under Government. He was a Commissioner of Small Debts for many years, Commissioner of Highways, Coroner, and High Sheriff of Queen's County. He was an active, industrious and intelligent man, and always took a lively interest in the promotion of such meesures as were calculated to develope the resources, and promote the material interests of his adopted country. He died in the 85th year of his age, leaving a family of three soxs and one daughter, to mourn the loss of an affectionate parent.

Starch Factory.

IMPORTANT MEETING AT CRAPAUD,

On Wednesday evening, the 23rd Jan., an important meeting of the farmers and others, of Crapaud and vicinity, took place in Crapaud Hall, to consider the establish- ment of a starch factory at or near Howatt's Mills.

Mr. George Lowther was called to the chair. and briefiy explained the eause of the meeting, and the desirability of having a Starch and Cheese Factory in their own village. He then called upon D. Far- quharson, Esq., M. P. P. of Charlottetown, to address the meeting, and that gentleman oe the object of the meeting upon his

earers in convincing and earnest language.

Mr. William Lea advocated principally the establishment of a cheese factory, and expressed his willingness to “‘go in for a starch factory, aleng with the rest;” but considered that a cheese factory should not be lost sight of; upon which Mr. Farquhar- son promised that, should the committee appointed, be able to get a sufficient num- ber of acres of potatoes and a sufticient number of cows signed for, both business:s should be carried on—the number of acres to be three hundred and cows four hun- dred, at the least.

Mr. William McDonald strongly advo- cated the establishment of a starch factory, showing its geveral advantages, and its

special advantage to the farmer. He considered that fourteen cents per sixty pounds for the class of pota- toes required by the factory, and the

time gained by delivery at a factory, would pay the farmer better than if he received twenty cents a bushel for shipping potatoes. The meeting was almost unanimous as to the desirability of a factory being establish- ed in Crapaud, and at the close, a list was at once opened to receive names of all who would subscribe.

The committee appointed, have since can- vassed the district with every possibility of success, It is fully considered that the factory will be an accomplished fact.

Farther meetings for final arrangements will be held shortly.

This is an opportunity which Crapaud should not lose of creating a business stir, which would add tothe importance of the village and tend to the further improve ment and development of local trade.-— Com.

Sst. J ohn Markets.

Oats.—Island oats are firmiy held in St. John at 60c per bushel, wholesale.

Currse.—Faetory sells at 13c. to 134¢. per pound.

Hipgs AND Sxins.—Hides are steady at 7c. to 8c. per pound.

OaTMEAL is in light supply and steady. We quote : $5 50 to $5.70.

tokx.—The pork market is steady and lower. Mess is quoted at $22 to $22 50.

Fisu.—Large dry cod are quoted at $6 to $6.25 per quintal; medium $5.50 to $5.75; pollock, $4.25 to $4.50 per quintal In pickled fish, Bay herring, No. 1, split, are Offered at $4.20 to $440 per barrel, $2.30 to $2.50 for halves; gibbed Bay berving $3 75 to $4.00 per barrel, $2.10 to $2.20 for halves. Mrs. DarKEN, of Annapolis, N. S., has dis- appeared, leaving no trace of her whereabouts. e was a very highly respectable woman, and her disappearance causes a sensation in Annapoiis. Theories innumerable have been set up asto the cause of her disappearance, but only to be shattered by criticism, and the eae belief now is that she met her death

y fallmg from the Railway Wharf into the river. Theonly reason that would lead to any supposition that she designated her own death are, first, the fact that she gave her keys to her boarding mistress before going out, and second, her presence on the wharf at so lateap hour, Upon inquiry we find beyond

tion. The building has costa little over ane amgunt of free labor,

cae ee in the habit of oipg th, srefore, no nds remain for hb West), aye but até

y- HXAMINER, JANUARY

~ CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold owrselves responsible for the opinions or statements of our correspondents.

Misstatements Contradicted. To the Editor of the Examuer.

Dear Six,—In a late number of the Patriot there appears a communication from Souris West signed “Gath,” which reads very like as if it were intended for a panegyiic upon Mr. Lawrence Kickham, Rumor has it that he is the author of it; but, for some reasons which I need hardly explain here, I do not believe that he is the writer. As he has not, however, denied its authorship, and as he appears to enjoy the flattering noto- riety it confers upon him, I think I may safely assume that he inspired it. I happened to be one of the persons (whom “Gath” with his peculiar modesty, designa- tes guileless delegates) who waited on the Conservatives candidates last June with reference to certain public improvements required at Souris West, and I con- sider it but far to De oe delegates as to myself, to contradict one or two of *‘Gath’s” misstatements. With regard to the interview on that occasion, [ may say that it was to my mind, a very satisfactory one. The claims of Souris West were freely and frankly discussed, and no attempt whatever was made at evasion or deception. ‘Che result of that meeting was that the track across the beach was promptly repaired, and no doubt would have been extended to some particular ter- minus only that the Department could not comply with Mr. Lawrence Kickham’s request to have it laid to his private

wharf. I think I would only _ reflect the sentiments of the intelligant people of this place, if I were to say

that they would rather see the track torn away from the beach althgether, than see it extended to any private wharf for the special benefit of Lawrence Kickham or anybody else.

The balance of ‘‘Gath’s” bombastic pro- duction, 1 shall leave for the consideration of others, that is, if they deem the game worth the powder.

I am, sir, Yours truly, Joun CANTWELL.

Souris West, Jan. 30, 1883.

To the Editor of the Examiner,

Drar Str,—The extraordinary procedure of the newly fledged City Council in issuing a circular tothe members of that Board, to the effect that they are to meet on Thursday, February Ist, for the special purpose of dismissing the City Surveyor, H. B. Smith, Esq., and appointing another in hia place, calls for the unqualified dis- approval of every taxpayer, who has any regard for the improvement of our streets and sidewalks. A more efficient and pains- taking officer than Mr. Smith cannot be had in this city. The extensive and permanent /improvements which, during the past two years, he has atcomplished on the streets, with a few laboring men, shows that his supervision was of the most constant and efficient character.

Surely such men as Mr. John P. Tanton, who loves to elaborate on constitutional rights, British fair play, Magna Charta, etc., are not going to lend themselves to such an arbitrary and imprudent procedure as the dismissal of a public servant without furnishing their constituents with the causes which lead them to condemn, unheard, one of the most efficient and popular public servants the city ever had in its employ.

Yours, Warp Five. —————

Weather Eulletin.

Probabilities for the next 24 hours fer the Maritime Provinces.

Toronto, Jan. 31—10 a. m. Increasing south-easterly to south-westerly winds; increasing cloudiness; milder weather, followed by areas of snow or rain.

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—— SHIP NEWS.

Passed Fortress Monroe, Jan. 24.—brigt Alaska, Young, from Baltimore for Demerara.

Sld from Calais, Jan 23—ship James Duncan Dunn, New York.

Kntd for ldg at Liverpool, Jan. 8.—barque John Lefurgey, Read, for Cardenas.

In Port at Kingston, Jan. 11.—barque Moselle, Gould, uncertain.

Cleared at Philadelphia, Jan, 25.—barque Wm. Owen. Brown, for Lisbon.

New York, Jan. 24.—In port, brigt. Kitty Clyde, McLean, uncertain; Hector, Campbell, uncertain; Lottie Bell, Sanderson, uncertain; Maggie lanes, River Platte; A. McLeod, Foote, for Demerara.

BAZAAR.

HE Members of the Ladies’ Hospital Com- mittee intend holding a Bazaar on July 10th, 1883,in aid of the City Hospitel,and con- tributions will be thankfully received by the following ladies:

Mrs, Pope, President ; “Mason, Treasurer ; Mrs, Connolly, Miss Hensley, oe

Caveon, ‘« MM. Macleod,

« D. Reddin, Mrs. C C, Gardiaer, “ Beaton, ‘ Bagnall,

“ Sullivan, “« J. Peake,

“ M, Blake, « R, Peake,

** Hobkirk, “ Strickland,

“' L, H. Davies, Miss K. Wright,

‘* George Davies, “ M. Palmer,

“ J. Longworth, ‘© George Macleod.

M&S. MALCOLM MACLEOD, Secretary. Ch’town, Jan. 31, ’83.—law wed

CAUTION.

oe public are hereby cautioned against putting any

Snow, Rubbish or Obstructions

of any kind, within one hundred feet of either

Mrs. Hughes,

of the landings or public tracks leading to or from the city. Otherwise they

Will be Prosecuied,

according to law.

H. B.. SMITH, _ Ch'téwo, Jan, 25, '83. * om Soi

WINTER GOOD

REDUCHD PRICES.

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JOHN MACPHEE & CO.

Are offering the following GOODS at greatly Reduced Prices.

Dress Goods, Knit Wool Good#and Winceys; a lot Mantle and Ulster Cloths, Men’s all woel Pants, $1.90, $2 25, $2.45; Boys’ Ulsters and Overcoats, $3.50, $4.00, $4.50; a lot of ladies’ Shawls and Sacques at cost ; Winceys, 7 cents; Grey Cotton, 6 cents; Prints, 6 cents; President, Beaver and Nap C oths at cost; Men’s Ulsters and Overcoats,; $3 50, $4.50, $5.50 ; Scotch, English and Canadian Tweeds, at 10 p. ¢. discount; Far Caps, Kid Mitts and Gloves, Linders and Drawers, Scarfs, laced and knit Shirts, white Shirts, &c.; a lot of Men’s colored Shirts at 60 ceuts.

Our customers and the public generally can depend on getting REAL BARGAINS in every department, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.

JOWN McPHEE & CO.

Jan. 25, 1883 —2aw, wkiy ‘ W.& A. BROWN & CO. ILL close out (during the month of January and February) the balance of their large Stock of

WOOLLEN GOODS,

Including Shawls, Squares, Clouds, Scarfs, Children’s Hoods, Ulsters and Underwear, Ladies’ Vests, Mitts, Cuffs, Hosiery, Gents’ Cardigan Jackets, Gloves, ete.

Fur Goods, Doimans, Mantlies, Ulisters, and Millinery Goods.

Also, the remainder of their Choice Stock of Seotch, Brussels, and Tapestry Carpets and Hearth Rugs, AT A LARGE

DISCOUNT .

GREAT BARGAINS MAY BE EXPECTED.

Ch’ town, Jan. 18, 1883.

«JANUARY.

ANNUAL GLEARANGE SALE.

BEFORE STOCK TAKING.

J. B. MACDONALD will, during this month, clear out lots of Goods in every Department:

A Loi of Ladies’ Dress Goods, A Lotet Clouds and Scarfs, | A Lotof Mew’s scarfs, A Lot of Tweeds and Heavy Cloths, A Lot of Mantle and Uister ¢ loths, A Lotcf Fur Caps Mitts and Gloves, A Lot of Meu’s and Boys’ Ulsters, A Letof Winceys and Fianneis. A J. B. GMALCDONALD. :0: ———— Also, 100 Chests of Fine Congou Tea, the Chest or Package.

very cheap, by

J. B. MACDONALD,

Ch town., Jan. 10, 1883—wkly pat, pres ne QUEEN Srrext.

WEST INDIA - WAREBOUSE !

WINTER 1883 STOCK

a, ——

50 Bris. GRANULATED SUGAR,

50 do. CONREECTIONER’S A SUGAR, 25 do. “ VACCUM PAN do., 150 do. YELLOW SUGARS (Assorted),

10 Hhds. WEST INDIA SUGAR, 2 do. VACUUM PAN ~do-,

50 Puns. CHOICE MOLASSES,

10 Tiercés GOLDEN SYRUP,

100 Bris. PASTRY FLOUR (Hexel),

300 do. PATENT PROVESS FLOUR, 1000 do. SUP. EXTRA MARITIME ROSE, 100 Half Chests CONGOU TEAS,

30 do. INDIA TEA,

50 Caddies TOBACCO,

AT LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. HORACE HASZARD.

100 Quintals LARGE CODFISH, 50. do. No. 2 do. - 100 deo. No, 1 HAKE, 20 do. No. 1 HADDOCK,

50 Bris. No. 1 HERRING, 50 do. No. 2 do., 25 Half-Barrels No. 2 HERRING, 10 Cases PRESERVED SALMON, FOR SALE BY HORACE HASZARD.

TIN PLATES INGOT TIN, etce., 750 Cases TIN PLATES, 14 x 20, 250 do. do. 10x 14,

80 Ingots REFINED TIN,

50 Pigs SOFT LEAD,

5 Bars SQUARE COPPER, 1} 1000 Cases TALLs(1 lb.) CANS, FOR SALE BY

and I}in.,

HORACE HASZARD.

2 Tons WHEAT SHORTS,

2 do. do. BRAN, 1 do. CHOPPED FEED, FOR SALE BY

HORACE HASZARD.

WHITE COTTPONS, GREY COTTONS, PRINT COTTONS, PLAIN WINCEYS. GREY BLANKETS, WOOL UNDERCLOTHING,

AT LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES.

| HORACE HASZARD » Chinslottetown; Fan. 4, 188 Im Trem, Welw Sorat

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MESSRS.

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Fletcher's

PROGRAIH Orchestral Club Cane Y¥, M.C. A. H

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

1, Overture—‘‘Tancredi,”

3. Piano Solo—‘** Rondeaa Brillant,

5. Solo—Vocal—‘‘A Summer

6. Cornet So'o-—“Air from ¥

8. Gavotte,

9. Solo—Vocal—* Eily Mave

String Quartette—‘‘Songs No. 43,”

11. Sole+Vocal—‘ Heurts and Homa

12. Violin Solo—*Bine Bells of i (with var ) ;

13. Solo Vocal— ‘John Gramlig” 5

14. Violin Duet—*“ Silvery We Messxs. Freeze anv Vinn

15. The Wave Waltzes,

Concert at 8. Tickets, 35 centa; ta '

at the door. Jan. 30,

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—ON—

PART TI, ' ORcHESTRa. 7 Vocal ~“‘Carissima,””

Linut. HASLEwoop, '

Miss Liensizy,

olis Waltzes, ORCHESTRA, ~*~.

Mr. Fiercuer,

7 ndez Vous Waltzes, i | ORCHESTRA,

PART tt.

f ORCHESTRA,

: Sir Ji Miss Kyicur.

Vinyicomsr, Fi AND Frenze,

aa

Mgrs Loncworru,

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Mr. VINnicompg,

MR. Canr. pe a4

ORCHESTRA. ~ Gop SAVE THE

Music Store, Fraser & 1883.

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attorney, to act for

1882.

CLERK WANTE

knowledge of the wholesalg trade. Apply immediately. wat

Jan 30,'83.—pat 3: sum jour gi,

To all whem it may Cone

I HAVE this day appointed Charles Monaghan, my true

Charlottetown, Prince Edward have given him a written power to that effect.

Providence, R 1., U. 8. A.; Dee

S HEREBY GIVEN that the

GENERAL MEETING of D | holders of fur Examiner Pus.isnine Comm will be held at the office of the. Ex newspaper, on WEDNESDAY, 3 January, inst,, at the hour of eight o'cloi} the evening. 4

Charlottetown, Jan. 18, 1883.—wkly |

'.

Xperiencea Salesman, _j Layiy

FENTON T.N

in the etead of Hi me tu relation to my real

JAMES MO

at

ALBERT CARVEDL

town, 3rd range,

Kennedy, all buildin

of the ste

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ciety,

HOUSE IN) GEORGETOM FOR SALE.

O be Sold at the-@ourt House, ia se ruary, 1883, at noon, part of Town i ou Kent Square, lately occupied by ME gs thereon,

part of the price. Good title under Sale in Mortgage.

Auc Georgetown, Jan. 29, 1883.—Dly ta @

Charlottetown Cemetert

HE ANNUAL MEETING of holders of the above Company held at four o'clock, on TUESDAY

the sixth day of February next. at i

of Great George and Lower Water Bt

Diocesan Church Socitl _— Annual General Meeting ot | 4

School Room, Charlottetown, on Wi DAY EVENING, the 8th FEBRU a half-past seven o'clock. aa

Ch’town,

a on FRIDAY, the 2nd ¢

letter F, in Georgetown, ft Tinsmith, with Dwelli

Time will

WM. SANDERSOS §

am Navigation Companfy

Ry order of the President. _&§ F. W. HA Secretary Cem a Jan. 24, 88. i

will be held in the St,

D, FITZGEB

Jan, 29, '83.—dy 5i. pat

FIS

Seines

profitable.

Island Fisheries, of the highest q thorough Manufactures. are becoming popular, as they

American Net and 1

HERIES, 188

* en ee

WINES, Herring and Mack

, Pounds and Traps,

Pounds

BOSTON 889.Uin, whly Bi. gah