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Tae Supreme Court of Canada has decided the Liquor License Act, 1883, and amending Acts of 1884, unconstitu- tional, in so far as they regulate vessels’ and wholesale licenses. In giving judg ment, and after reading the questions | submitted by the Government, the Chief) Justice said :—

‘* We have considered all the matters referred, and my learned brother Strong, my learned brother Fournier, my learned brother Gwynne and myself are of opinion that the acts in question are ultra vires of the Parliament of the Dominion, except in so far as they regulate vessels’ licenses and wholesale licenses. My learned brother Henry is of opinion that the acts are u/tra

vires in whole. We shall report to the gov- ernment accordingly.”

It seems the effect of this is to leave the Scott Act untouched, all fines and penalties being recoverable as _hereto- tore. But the wholesale licenses, not- withstanding this decision, are good and effectual.

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LETTERS To THE EDITOR.

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Last Words of “Steeple Cleydon.”

Sirn,—My wife's first husband once en- geged as footman a lad of fourteen or tilteen, whose duties included that of wait- ing at table. After dinner on the first evening of his instalment, my predecessor eaid mildly (he was a mild man, according to my wife’s account), *‘George, I think you might manage to have your hands clean to-morrow.” But George had a sou! above rebuke. In the broadest Yorkshir: dialect he assailed my wife’s first husb nd with a storm of abuse, informed him that his own hands were dirty, as was also

his face, with more to the same effect. I have frequently been ~ minded of this trivial incident during th

last six oreight months. Because I von- tured to assert that Charlettetown ard its people had not yet acquired that outward excellence which a lofty idea of civiliza!io: might demand, I have been overwhelmec on all sides, by the most bitter abuse. J am not now alluding to the nonsense that

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To Henry Beer, Esq, M. P. P.:

We, the undersigued electors of Char- lottetown, respectfully reqnest you ‘to nominate for the cflice of Mayor at our votes and influence to secure your return.

Jobn Ings, A Kennedy & Co, Thos Han drahban, Wm Koughan, L M Poole, Alex MeCannell, G D Longwor th, Geo Bremner, Matthew Waddell, C V McGregor, Ben) Davies, Fred W Hales, Wm Rattenbury, James Stanley, G W Wakeford, I Ss Brown, David Small, Arch McNeill, George i Toomts, H M Charehill, EW Taylor, C I Fletcher, J Maceachern, Jas RK Davison, Geo Peake, Thos H Callbeck, W H Aitken, W H Batt. George H Foster, F L Haszard, John Lewis, John E McLean, A B War- burton, Robert H Palmer, Heory T Le Page, Arthur Peters, Jas Mathewson, Jolin Gahen, John McEachen, J B Macdonald, G H Haszard, R B Norton, John Gaffney, A S$ Urquhart, Frank W _ Merper: Thomas Cook, Edward i Norton, Horace Haszard,-Theo L Chappelle, J T

has appeared before the public in the form of letters, but to that torrent of strom? jan- guage that bursts forth in ordinary private conversation. It i* very amusing to be abused te « .es face, especially when one is 2),e to look sympathetic and join in

So far as this Island is concerne#, the decision will make no difference, one

way or other. The Sesi Act is ove law|monest epithets that have been here, and ‘ile it is so, no other Act|applied to me; while some of the better on” Sect u educated ladies have gone as far as soul s. - - $ ; . . ” “virulent,” ‘‘venomous,’ ‘‘censorious,

lt seems, however, that the Supreme Court have followed a decision of the Privy Council—Hodge vs. the Queen— in which it was practically held that the power of legislating on licensss was vested in the Provincial Parliaments. Had it not been for this decision of the Privy Council, the probability iz the the Supreme Court would have followed the decision of the Council in the case of Russell vs the Queen, in which it was practically held that the legislative power was in the Federal Parliament. It was the last decision of the Privy Council that moved the Parliament of Canada to pass the License Law. But shortly after came the Privy Council’s decision of Hodge vs. the Queen io which the case of Russel vs. the Queen was nearly over-ruled. The Supreme Court having two decisions before them, which Mr. Justice Strong said were “irreconcilable,” decided to follow the latest one, and in doing so, of course, had to declare the License Act ultra vires.

But, as we have said before, the de- cision does not effect us.

a ee Seeding. Our farmers and gardeners know but too well how easy it is to lose a whole season, by planting seed that will not germinate. There are so many tricks in the seed business, that it is hardly necessary to say that vigilance is the only price of safety io this direction. ‘Buy only of reliable men, is often the adviee given by un- reliable firms to cover up their own ‘‘ways that are dark.” Now there are two

seed—the one is that it is true fo name, the other is that it is sure to germinate. The respectability of the firm pur- chased from is perhaps the best assurance that you get the article you order, but the main thing after all is its ready ger- mivation, and this may be made sure by dropping a few seeds in a moistened saucer of sand, and setting in a warm place. It will soon show what propor- tion of the dead lie among the living, and enable the sower to sow wisely. Now a word about sowing. Do not use the ‘thumb and finger ” for small seeds, but mix them with dry or slightly moist earth, and sow them by handsful. In- stance, carrot seed. This, well rubbed, (say an ounce in a bucketful of dirt), and lightly rolled to close the dirt about them when placed in the rows will save thinning, and gives them a boost that is equal to saving a weeks time, and this is an important item in such short seasons as we have in Priace Edward Island. Asarule, seeds should be only lightly covered, and when practicable, should have some soil added, when up enough. It is not too early to see to the seeds, determine what quantity will be requir- ed, and order the supply—for it is this fore-handedness that makes all the difference between failure and success.

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— It is curious to notice tae fate of the candidates recommended for election to the city council in Toronto by the Mail and Globe respectively. The Mail's candidate for the mayoralty, Mr. Man- ning, was elected, and the city, apart altogether from politics, is to be heartily congratulated ou the result. Kleven ean- didates had the support of both papers, and were elected. The Mail recommend- eda full ticket in each ward, or, with alternatives in a couple of wards, thirty- three candidates in all had its warm sup- port. Of these all but six were elected. Ov the other hard the Globe did not support a tull ticket in some of the wards, supportivg in all but twenty- five candidates. Of those seven suffer- ed defeat, Deducting those who had the support of both papers, the Globe succeeded iv electing only seven of its special friends to the council, while the Mail saw elected fifteen of those who hud its support and were opposed by the Globe In a special article the Globe called upon the electors to “leave six caudidates who it named, ‘at home, with the result that iour of them-were| elected. These figures are a fair index of the relative influence of the two lead- ing Lewspapers in the. city of Toronto.

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and and gentlemen (I use the words as they

are understood in the Island) and hear one- self

the general chorus. ‘‘Low,” ‘‘mean,” ‘‘nasty,” (with a flat a) “‘ungentlemanly,” ‘‘impudent,” these are a few of the com-

‘*indecorous.”’ I repeat, it is highly amusing to make one ofa circle of iadies

condemned in the very broadest vernacular—for the best Islanders sink into the vernacular when they become excited.

But what, after all, have I said that is not true’ My assertions have been that the town is uncleanly ; that its buildings are generally ugly, and, (especially the churches) for the most part dirty ; and that the people speak with a very bad accent. I forget pow, whether or not I said that their manners are not as good as they might be; but that, perhaps, is a small matter. The only question is, ‘‘Are these assertions true?’ If they are, then I am free from blame. If they are not—but there is no man or Woman in the Province who can say they are not.

I do not write now to complain of what has been said. That mekes no impression on me whatever, though my wife takes it somewhat to heart. I merely wish to make this observation. That the natives of the Island have a great deal of local pride. Local pride is simply an in- ferior kind of patriotism, but when it goes as far as the Islander carries it, it merges into conceit. The scenery of the Province, one is bound to admit, is charming in its pastoral tameness, but it is absurd to think that the people possess the favor of nature to an equal degree, At the some time | ami not insensible of their good qualities. They are a kindly, hospitable, easy-going, rather honest peeple, of a semewhat marrow way of thinking, such as one generally finds in country towns, and are really very ,ood company when their self-admiration does not wake them ridiculous. As was recently said of them by a well known writer who has seen most of what is best in the world, ‘‘Everything here is on a reduced scale, and the ideas of the people are on a level with their environment.”

I make no apology for what I have said in the past, because none is needed. I simply desire to correct the erroneous impression that the bad language was on my side rather than on that of the kind reader.

STEEPLE CLEYDON.

A False Report.

Sir,— Please publish the following. The reader will see that the inteiligence speaks for itself :—

Telegram sent from Boyne Lodge, No. 614, to St. John’s, Newfoundland, and the answer thereto :

CnaRLortretown, P. EF. 1, Jan. 13th, 1885. Donatp Morrison, Fsq., Grand Secretary,

L. O. A., N’fid :

Any truth in stabbing affair of Dr. Dunn by Orangemen, Carbonnear *

JOHN BELL, W. M. Boyne Lodge, No, 614.

REPLY. Sr. Jomn’s, N’rip, Jan. 13th, 1885. Joun Betx, W. M.: °

No truth in report. Dunn drank—followed by boys.

Doxatp Morrison.

This is only one of many of the malicious reports circulated, with the view of pre- judicing the public against Orangeism and Orangemen.

We think it would be advisable for editors to exercise a little more caution with respect to such telegrams before pub- lishing them.

In behalf of Boyne Lodge, No. 614.

Joun Bert, W M.

City Taxation.

Sir.—As the municipal elections are to take place on the 28th uli., is it not time that the citizens, and property owners in particular, should take into consideration 4 the subject of Municipal Taxation! The burthen now falls almost altogether on one species of property—real estate. It is true that a personal property tax was levied. A well-denfied scheme of this nature might be made to add probably one million doliars to the valuation from which to derive civic funds. The candidates for Mayor and City Council should have _ well- defined views on the subject of equitably raising a revenue for municipal purposes, and voters should question them closely in the matter. If not qualified to give an

opinion on the subject they are not quali-4°

fied for the offices they aim at. Men of brains, courage and determination ure wanted in the City Government ; and those who are zfraid to boldly announce the policy they purpose to pursue, or ate unable to make up their minds,-should be permitted to: attend to their own business and not that of the public. It is time yet for dis- cussion on the one-great subject that'affects the city—equitable taxation—through the

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3G Hamilton Brown, Chas J Morrison, A L Brown, B F Hodgson, Wm Weeks, W P Colville, G H Taylor, W R Boreham, Adam Murray, W W Wellner, W L Weilner, D O'M Reddin, jr; George H Cooke, John McLeod, M McLeod, L W Harris, A J Murphy, N R Campbell, R Pickard, T J Morris, Richard K Jost, Robert Crabbe, William Groom, Geo J Wright, Thomas Pickard, J M Cameron, Henry A Hall, Mark Wright, A White & Son, D Taudvin, Edward Moore, George Webb, W Acorn, John McQuaid, George Prowse, R Bridges, A L Bridges, Jos Knight, William Knight, Hiram Hobbs, George Carter, W E Hickey, Edmund Toombs, jr; Wm Kennedy, Simon W Crabbe, W E Dawsox, W D MacKay, John GJ Weldon, John Stumbles,James Beales, Benj Bremner, S Sanderson, D Mackinnon, Chas Strong, Samuel A Nelson, George E Huczhes, William Brown, Peter Halloran, Frederick McLeod, Philip Large, Edwd H Norton, G C Worthy, Charles Mc- Larey, N F Carry, Adam Fife, Robert G Nelson, John McDonald, John A Me- Eachen, James McLeod, A H B Macgowan, Edward Bayfield, S Blanchard, Peter Me- Court, James Dorsey, D A Bruce, Wm H Findley, C B Warren. James Quinn, James © Stewart, Neil McKenzie, John Bevan, James Bevan, J Ring, Asa RShepherd, Jas Slate, John Heran, John H Bell, H Weeks, James Carter, Alfred E McEachen, James McCarron, W J McIntyre, Peter Innis, H J Callbeck, Joseph F MeInnis, William Tay- lor, Theo H Howe, Thos Alley. H J Palmer, Daniel Sullivan, S Bolger, D Nicholson, Chas Smallwood, W 4 Weeks, Jas Paton, Artemas Murphy, 8 W Dodd, Lewis W Got, Fredk Perkins, P Blake, R T Weeks, W H Stewart, T J Harris, F W Moore, J W Morrison, Arthur Newbery, 8 S Peter- son, John Quirk, A J Quirk, R A Cox, Frederick Harris, Thomas Cook, W M Cofin. W W Beer, James DesBrisay, Alfred P Large, Robert Carr, Benjamin T Roper, Philip | McMahor, James Long, W G Sabine, Joseph Jackson, Joseph Mc- Ewen, B Pickard, John Mauley, H Me- Leod, Edward Toombs, H H_ Pollard, Robert Fennell, George Warren, George Rackham, George L Lacey, Henry Rack- ham, Richard Williams, W J Miller, Henry C Lowe and others.

GeENTLEMEN,—In compliance with your requisition, I accept the nomination, and if elected will use my best endeavors to for- ward the interests of this my native City.

I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Yours truly, Henry Beer. Water Sireet, Jan. 14, 1885.

Meeting of Presbytery.

The Presbytery of P. E. I. met in Zion Church on 13th inst., at 11 o’clock a. m. There were present Rev. James Allan, J. M. McLeod, Ncil McKay, Wm. R Frame, Wm. Grant, J.G. Cameron, Wm. P. Archi- bald, George McMillan, John McLeod, A. W. Mahon, and W. H. Spencer, ministers, and Messrs. Alexander McKinnon, D. M. Fraser, Angus Bruce and Daniel McLure, ruling elders. Rev. A. Raulston, being present, was invited to sit as a correspond- ing member of Presbytery.

Mr. Raulston having intimated his ac- ceptance of the call to Murray Harbor, and having produced satisfactory evidence of his good standing in the Reformed Presby- terian Church, he was, on motion, unani- mously received as a minister of the Pres- byterian Church in Canada, and his indue- tion appointed to take place in the Presby- terian Church in Murray Harbor North on Thursday, 5th February, at 11 o'clock, *, m., the Rev. J. G, Cameron to preach the induction sermon, Rev. Geo. M. Millar to address the minister, and Rev. Neil McKay to preside and address the congre- gation.

Harbor, on Sabbath, 25th inst.

Rev. Mr. Frame reported that he hai |

preached in St. James’ Hall, and moder- ated in a call to Rev. James Carruthers of Pictou, Nova Scotia—that the call is cordial and harmonious, that it is signed by ninety- four members and by one hundred and eleven adherents, and that the salary grant- ed is $1200 and a manse. Mr. Frame’s report was received, his diligence approved, the call sustained and the clerk instructed to forward it to the clerk of the Pictou Presbytery, to be proceeded in according to the laws of the church. The Rey. Alex- ander McLean, of Hopewell, and Rev. Eph Scott, of New Glasgow, are requested to represent the interests of the Presbytery of P. E. Island, and the congregation of St.

James’ before the Presbytery of Pictou, Rev. E. Gillies'was appointed to preach in Valleyffeld on first Sabbath in February.

J. M. McLeop, Presbytery Clerk. Supreme Court.

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Wepnespay, Jan. 14.

The Grand Jury to-day found true bills against Sydney Matters and Roderick Wil- liams. for housebreaking and larceny, and against George McDonald on the count for common assault,

The bill preferred against John MclIonis for Wounding with intent, etc., was iznored,

The Court is exgaged in hearing argu- Inelits.

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THE stock of prayer books, bibles, etc, at the Diamond! Bookstore, ‘stands unrivaled.

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CHARLOTTETOWN BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY!

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The rush for ROGTS and SHOES is to Dorsey, Goff & Ce. People say they sellcheap. Their own make of Solid Leather Boots takes the lead,

DORSEY, GOFF & CO.

Charlottciown, Jan. 12, 1885.

TE LIVENPOOL & LOMDBS & GLOBE ——{NSURARCE COMPANY.

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Kates thoderate.

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Agent, Summerside. Ch’town, Jan. 5, 1885—1mo

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CHILDRENS FANCY CHAIRS, CRADLES, COTTS,

SLEIGHS, &., CHEAPEST, Mirrors & Locking Glasses, English and German. very Low.

Our stock of Gilt and Walnut Picture-frame Mouldings is the largest in the Lower Provinces, unrivalled in quality and variety, and made to suit all kind of pictures--the Cheapest in the city.

PARLOR & CHAMBER SUITS.

Ex amine our Magnificent Parlor and Chamber Suits, which we are Selling at Cost,

CHAIRS— Parlor, Chamber, Office, Children’s and Kitchen Chairs, cheap. All kinds of Upholstering Work, Painting, Varnishing and Gilding.

BEDDING AND MATTRESS-—Feather, Hair, Flock, Fibre, Excelsior, Wool, Straw—Cheapest in the city.

Bedsteads, Lounges, Tables, Sideboards, Bookcases, Scheffioneers, Washstands, &c.—-Cheapest.

JOHN NEWSON. Ch’town, Vec. 19, 1884--3mos

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Merchants Bank of Fialifax.

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Ulothine & Fur Caps,

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OVERCOATS! CVERCOATS !

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LJ, who want Overcoats and Fur Caps will do well to call t} on L. KE. Prowse, as he has the largest and best assortment in town, and his prices are very low. Ladie’s Sacques, Ulsters, Wool Squares, Wool Scarfs, &., on a big discount.

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i7tb, at 7 o’el “ k, at my Auction Ro a A general as-ortment ct Keefers, Overcasss Suits, Pante, Tweeds, Kubber Costs Shi and Drawers, Socks, Brushes, Coombs, Poe Bocks, Feit Hats, Mitts, Braces, Neckti Shirts, Coilars, Reels, Thread, Buttons én. >

Terms Cash. No reserve,

A. Men il LL, Au ctionce;, I! Queen Streets, Ch’town, Jan 14, 1855—3:

UNDERWRITERS SALE

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JHE Subscriber will Sell by Public Auction at the warehouse of Mevers. A. A Mae. bei donald & Bros., Water Strect, on Thursday, the 15th instant, at 2 «’clock, p. m. :— Two. lots of oats, wet and damaged (about 200 bushels) landed from the bark Lucy Pope

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_ Georgetown, Jan. ! 3, 1885— ‘8 _ ey Stores, (lees, Public Hall TO LET! TO LET}

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NE large Store, 26x64, cellbg 14 feet, a3 plate glass front with weil-ligated bace. ment, stoue vault, hoisting gear, &e., and all

other modern improvement». —-ALSO— a Two sets offices on second floor, second to. none in the Lower Provinces for style and finish, — ALS0—

Ose large room on third floor, 31x65, ceil = ing '2 feet, with vell-liphted broad stain |” cases leading thereto; suitable for public ee hall, club rocms, &c. & .

Ready for oecupation on or about Ist Feb ruary next. Apply to

HORACE HASZARD,

Ch'town, Jan, 12, 1885—2w eod

Lobster Factory for Sal

7_ undersigned offer for Sale the Lob ster Factory situate at Tracadie Beach, These are abont 809 Traps (mostiy new), seven Boats, 30 Lh's, Bait aud 40 cords Wood, Wiil he seid at a bargain, = MORRIS & RYNDMAN, Ch’town, Jan. 12, 1885—5i

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PROGRAMME ;: Chives.” Ri, 5 dks eames Becthoven Methedist Choir, lust. Duet— March from “ Tanrheuser” : tease Sa bE ehhh uC. ccs Wagner Nesers, Watson and Warle. : Solo (vecal)—‘‘Dublin Bay” .... . Captain Maxwell. PY. civ ncn Clee ae Te ce we eck Mr. T. A. LePage. Solo (vocal)—‘‘Cleansing Fires”...

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. Gabriel Mis, Rocome. Solo (cornet)—‘Angels Ever Bright and Fair” — ro 4 a Seu beeen orca. ...++-dlandel Mr. Fietcher Waltz Sovg—‘‘Who will buy ~y Roses.” RE EM Pa eee Miss Florence Karle. Vocal Trio—*‘The Marivers”...... Randegger Messrs. Blanchard, Davison and Earle Sentence—‘‘Softly Fades the Light of Day.” poke ned bake cc eed eowiaae Besthoven

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Methodist Choir.

“Vai Pedu mon Eurydice.”

Solo (vielin)— ees Gluck

Mr, Reading ....... ‘epbwesed’es

_ Mr. 'T. C. James. Concert Waltz-Seng— “Marmuring Waves”

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Miss K. Knight.

Solo (piano)--**Witehes Dance” (hy, request)

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Glee—‘*Hunters’ Chorus ....“outhard Emersoa Giese Club, under direction of

Prof Friese. “God Save the Queen.” Doors epen at 7,30; Concert to commence at 8 o'clock Tickets, 25 Cents. (h’town, Jan. 10, 1985. ‘

FRENCH & GERMAN

M" GREGOR is forming additional Sat-— , 4 urday French Classes, beginning with ~~ the new year. An opportenity is thus «fforded to all who desire ty leara correct pronounce’ ation, or to improve th mselves in conversa tion. Wrivate ee or similar lessons in y — German if desired. i Ch’town, Jan. 10, 1855—3i eod

VOICE TRAINING.

TR. REID wishes four additional pupils > ~ to complete his class in in the meckanik cal formation of the voice. a Persons desirous of obtaining a kuowled + of the correct method of singing vould Go” well to call at once. e Ch’town, Jan. 5, 1885—6i wkly

Cali aud see our goods and prices and we will convince you. that we mean what we say. xr

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Siga of the BIG HAT, 74 Quee Ch’town, Dec. 27,.1884.

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PIANQ TUNING. :

“7 E Subscriber begs to state that be ay Tune, Regulate, Ke wire, &c., all Pianos | with which he may be favored. a4 Address may be left at the store of Millet) 7 Bros., Queen street, or at his own resiaenc® 4 north side King *quare. §

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