a THE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Sprora, DespaTouEs TO Tuk EXAMINER. THE LOBSTER INDUSTRY. ——— NEW ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS. Orrawa, Dec. 22. Restrictive measures that have just been adopted regarding lobster catching in the Lower Provinces promises to be very effective. An order in council passed, places the limit of lobster fishery season in the Atlantic,, Bay of Fundy, from Cape Canso westward, at the Ist of July, and in the waters of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec, including Anticosti and Magdalen Islands at 15th July. This shortens the length of the fishing season in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island by 36 days, and in the other portions by Jl days. BEAT ZXPLOSION Destructive Fire, Loss of Life and Property. N. Y., Dee. 21. Washington, ROCHESTER, Sewers in the vicinity of Jefferson and Clinton mills became filled with naptha to-day while fourteen thousand gallons of naptha were being pumped from the Vaeunum Oil Works through the pipe line in the bed if the old canal when, the sewers became surcharged the gas began exploding, blow- ing out the man holes all over the city. The gas escaped into the mills, exploded snd set the miils on fire. All three were burned. Many of the help jumped from the third story windows, and four were killed and eighty-two injured. The loss by fire is $220,000. The loss by explosions throughout the city is unknown, but it is great. The citizens were in terror for several hours. *arcel Post Service. Orrawa, Dec. 21. Postmaster-General MeLelan returned last evening from New York, whither he went to confer with the American Govern- ment regarding the establishment of a par- cel post service between Canada and the United States. All arrangements were satisfactorily concluded, and only await signatures. The proposed service will be inaugurated on February Ist, and will apply to parcels of a maximum weight of five pounds. Fisheries Question. WasHineton, Dec. 21. The Star this evening says the purpose of Chamberlain's visit to Canada is to urge Canadian authorities to yield to the demands of the Government in the disputed fisheries question. Conferences at the State department demonstrated that the Govern- ment would not yield anything from the position it occupied from the tirst. There can be no settlement except by Canada according these priviliges. Shipping Disaster. New York, Dec. 21. The brig Nora, which arrived to-day from Pedro, reports she brought Capt. Hardy, mate Burke, the cook and three seamen who belonged tothe schr. Katie Ranger, of New Haven, which sank on the 18th twenty miles south-west of Abscum. The British man-of-war Wrangle is on Turk’s Island in distress. $e Mr. Chamberlain at Ottawa. Orrawa, Dec. 21. Mr. Chamberlain arrived from Washing- ton to-day, and is ths guest of the Governor General. Lord Lansdowne will give a dinner at Rideau Hall every night this week. Quite anumber of guests met Mr. Chamberlain at a dinner party to-night. After the Big Raft. Brooxtrn, N. Y., Dee, 21. The steamer Enteprise started from the Navy Yard this morning to look for the big Nova Scotia raft which broke away from the steamer Miranda. Collector Magone will also despatch of the revenue cutter Grant on the same message. Weather Bulletin. Toronto, Dec. 22—10 a.m. Southwest “and west winds; mostly fair weather, stationary or slightly higher temper- atures ; local snow falls to-night. ~——— i - -———— STeaAMER M. A. Stagr.—The str. M. A. Starr, Capt. Ferguson, arrived from Halifax via intermediate ports, with a general cargo, last midnight. She will sail on return this evening, with a cargo consisting of canned meats, oats, potatoes, etc. This is the last trip of the M. A. Starr forthe present season. During the summer this steamer made thirty- two “— in no instance giving dissatisfac- tion. We congratulate Capt. Ferguson aad Mr. Clarke the agent bere, fur their succesg- ful season's work. oveqtintjinerien Horse Steattne.--We understand that Mr. Govyer is working out evidence tou prove the guilt of the person who stole bis horse on the evening of the 16th inst. If satisfactory proof can be obtained, the thief will be REGULATIONS. University of Mount Allison. CHRISTMAS HXAMINATIONS, 1887. Ethics—I1st Division——Dawson, Pickles, Miss Dickie, Miss Mazshal!, Howard, Alex- ander, Miss Boyer and Miss Mounce,equal; Casey, Dennis, Hooper, Miss Howard, Allen, Miss L. Heart, A. C. Smith, Bal- | derston and Miss Burwash, equal; Miss J. Heartz, Harris. 2nd Division—Miss Black, Blaikie, Miss Patterson, Miss Townsend. Psychulogy—lst Division—Dawson and Howard, equal; Curtis, Alexander and Allen, equal; Miss Burwash and Miss Dickie, equal; Hooper, Casey, Pickles, A. C. Smith, Dennis. 2nd Division— Blaikie, Harris. Mineralogy—1s* Division——-Dawson, How- ard, Irwin, Pickles and Theakston, equal; Higgins, Dennis and Miss Marshall, equal; Casey, Miss Burwash, Blaikie and McNeill, equal; Miss Shenton. : 2nd Division—New- man. Constitutional Histiory—ist Division— A. ©. Smith, Howard and Sangster, equal. 2nd Division-—Miss Shenton, Dennis, Ir- win, McNeill, Shetfield, Comben, Prowse. Senior German—Ist Division—Casey, Allen, Miss Shenton, Miss Heartz, Smith, Gronlund, Miss Laura: Lathern, Pickles. Junior German-— 1st Division— Miss Vroom, Miss Burwash, Alex. Chapman and Miss Heartz, eyual: Miss Marshall, Mur- chie, Seaman. 2nd ‘Division —Matthews, Anderson, Theakston, Irwin, MeNeill, Langster, Blaikie, McDougall, Prowse, Shettield, Desbarres. Senior French—-Ist Division-—-Cha pman. T. Moore, Anderson, McNeill, Dobson, Desbarres and Miurchie, equal. 2nd Division- Crowe, Irwin. Junior French—1st: Division— Langster, Desbrisay, Hewson. 2nd Divirion—Layre, Pascoe, Miss Howard, Lefurgey, Miss Comben, White, Curry, Miss Montague. Botany—1st Division—Mattews, Miss Harrison, Miss Behxrrel, Miss Dickie, Curtis, Wilson, McTDtougall, Ayres, Keith and Sheffield, equal ;; Chapman and Miss E. Shenton, equal ; Desbrisay snd Prowse, equal ; T. Moore, Miss) Howard, Misa L. Shenton. 2Qnd_=sCDivision-—-Irwin, Me- Lauchlin and Langster, equal; Miss Patterson and Seaman, equal; Comben, Robinson and Layre, equal ; Marcihie. Math. Physics—Ist livision—- Pickles and Shettield. Senior Hebrew—lst Division — Curtis Dawson. 2nd Divisicn—Harris. Junior Hebrew—Ist Division—Howard Matthews. 2nd Division—McLauchlin, McDougald, Dennis. . Junior English-—Ist! Division—Miss Be- harrel, Miss Dickie, Miss Harrison, Miss Mounce, Miss L. Heartz, McLauchlin, Desbarres, Miss Lathern. 2nd Division-— Prowse, Keith, and Miss Patterson (equal) Miss Lillie Lathern, Miss Cann, Miss Townsend. Soph. Greek—Ist Division-—Desbrisay, Ayers, Curtis, Keith. 2nd Division— Comben, T. Moore, Wilson, Higgins, Me- Lauchlin, Pascoe. Soph. Latin—Ist Division —Chapman, Ayers, Curtis, Keith, : Miss Shenton. 2nd Division—Comben, Matthews, Miss La- thern, Miss Burwash, Theakston, Wilson, Crowe, DesBarres and T. Moore, equal; Dobson, Seaman, Talderston, Higgins, Sheffield, McCoy, Prowse. Physics—-lst Diviston—Miss Mounce, Balderston, Theakston, Miss Vroom, An- derson, Ayers, Miss J. Heartz. 2nd Divi- sion—Dobson, Crowe, Desbrisay, Layre, Murchie, Wilson, McCoy, Jost, Phalen, E. Moore, White, Higgins and King,equal; Lepage and Luby, qual; Miss Howard, Robinson, McConrell, Miss Patterson and Romans, equal; Locke. Fr. Greek—Ilst Division—-E. Moore, Richards, Glendenning. 2nd Division— Balderston, Theakston, Lepage. Fresh. Latin—Ist Division—E. Moore, Glendenning. 2nd ‘Division—Gronlund, Lepage. : Geometry — 1st Division ~- Gronlund, Hewson, Jost, E. Mowre. 2nd Division— King, Richards and Suley, equal; Lefur- geyand A, N. Smith, equal; LePage, Phalen, Alcorn, Glendemning, Curry, White, Romans, McCoy. Fresh. English—1st Division—Richards, E. Moore, Gronlund and Newman, equal ; Hewson, Locke, Miss Lathern, Alcorn and McConnell, equai; Glendenning, Miss Black, Jost and King and Suley, equal. 2nd Division-—Robinson, White, Lefurgey, Desbarres. English Essays-—lst Division—Hooper, Wilson and Comben, equal; Matthews, Newman, Chapman and E. Moore, equal ; Ayres and Desbrisey and Gionlund, equal ; Desbarres, McConnel, T. Moore, White. 2nd Division—Hewson and _ Richards, equal ; Murchie and Layre, equal ; Dobson, and Locke and McDougald and Robinson, equal; Keith, Balderston and Calder, equal ; LePage and Romans and Teakeston equal; Anderson and Lefurgey, equal ; Higgins and King, equal; Crowe and Pascoe, equal ; Glondenning and Phalen and Suley, equal; Jost, Curry, McCoy, Farquher. ne + te Remembering ‘heir Teachers. Tue City Schools closed for the Christ mas holidays yesterday—some days earliet than usual. The pupils in several of the departments took advantage of the occasion to present their teachers with handsome presents, which were, in every case, accom- panied by neat addresses, expressive of the love and esteem the scholars entertain for their teachers. Here are the names of the lucky ones so far as we could obtain them: QUEEN SQUARE SCHOOL. Mr. Wickham—|ressing case. Mr. Smith—butter cooler. UPPER PRINCE %TREET SCHOOL. Miss Barr—jewel case and Mrs. Brown- ing’s poems. Miss Snaddon —toiiet bottles. Miss McKinnon—cressing case. Miss Harris—toilet' bottles. Miss Wade —handKerchief and glove box. Miss Lawson—toilet bottles. WEST KENT STREET SCHOOL. Mr. Miller--fish carver and fork. Mr. Seaman —sugax bowl. Mr. Duncan—butter cooler. Mr. Robertson~aJbum and inkstand. The pupils in tho other rooms also pre- brought before the Grand Jury; and if the | sented their teachers; with presents. Supreme Court pronounce against him, he will likely pay damages in the penitentiary. eects Buanep tro Drearn. —_- | Foop ApbvLTeRaTiyN.—A supplement to the report of the Commissioner of Inland An aged and infirm| Revenue, dealing with the adulteration of lady, Mrs, Joseph Blackeney, was burned to | food, has just been issued. During 1886, 1142 death at or two ago, her clothing caught firs from sparks. North River, near Salisbury, a day | samples were analyzed, of whic She was alove in the house, anti! found tobe 893 were nuine, 208 atulteratetl, ant 41 were al a’ dbubbial. i DAILY EXAMINER, - - - epuianiiienaiias a eee ena <r — OUR CHRISTMAS TRADE. ——— The Best Pinces to Purchase Holi- day Gifts. G. H. TAYLOR has a well stocked and nicely arranged jewelry store on the North Side of Queen Square. Among the articles he is offering at special prices just now are ladies diamond, garnet and pearl set rings, en- graved rings, colored gold brooches and ear-rings, gold and silver pencils, etc. He has also a handsome assortment of silver- ware in fruit stands, fish carvers, pickles, mugs, butters, sugars, spoons, forks, etc. Since our dast review of Mr. Taylor’s pre- mises, he has added the Columbus Watch to his stock. Any person wanting something in the above named lines should give Mr. Taylor a call when shopping. GEO. RK, FULL has an excellent assortment of articles suit- able for Christmas presents. He has in stock everything in the line of readymade clothing, men’s furnishings, hats, caps, linders, shirts, etc. ; also ladies dress goods, furs, tippets, shawls, sacques, and innum- erable other goods. His prices are away down, and bargain-hunters should give him a call. A. L. BROWN’S stock of goods is very complete, and is being rapidly cleared off. In the line of articles suitable for holiday gifts he isshow- ing some handsome wool squares, silk handkerchiefs mitts, gloves, fancy collar- ettes, fur muffs, caps, visites, mantles, circulars underclothing, ete. These goods ‘are all marked at prices which must ensure a ready sale. Give him a call when on your shopping expeditions. k. K. JosT’s boot and shoe store, in Boreham’s old stand, Nerth Side Queen Square, is fast ingratiating itself into public favor. The stock of boots, shoes, overshoes, rubbers, slippers, ete., is of the latest and best styles, and su marked as to suit the purses and feet of the average purchaser. He also keeps the Waukenphast shoe, and heel plates for rubbers, etc. He invites a call from any person wanting anything in his line of business. R. K. BRACE’S store is well stocked with goods suitable for this season, such as raisins, currants, flavor- ings, etc., used in the composition of the Christmas cake or pudding. He has also’a splendid lot of general groceries. There is in addition to the grocery store another, in which an endless variety of articles suitable for holiday gifts may be obtained. Call and see him. You will find his goods and prices all that need be desired. THE NEW VARIETY STORE, on North side Queen Square, is well filed with articles particularly suited to the pre- sent season. There are ladies’ dressing cases, ladies’ companions, ladies’ plush purses, plush albums, card cases, inkstands, toy pianos, vases, china cups and saucers, confectionery, nuts, raisins, brooches, @uir- rors, autograph albums, children’s tea sets, unbreakable dolls, biscuit jars, mouth organs, cigar cases, picture blocks, laces, whisks, etc. Call and examine. STEWART & GATES, the two enterprising young men who have recently opened a general grocery store in the premises formerly known as_ the ‘* Seven Cent Store,” are, it is pleasing to learn, being well patronized. Their stock of flour, tea, sugar, molasses, currants, raisins, spices, confectionery, etc., ranks with the best in the city. This being the case their store should not be overlooked by housekeepers, particularly at this festive season. ‘Their prices will be found in keeping with the times. TANTON’S JEWELRY STORR, on Upper Queen Street, has recently been much improved by the putting in of a large ‘show window and the placing of a splendid assortment of new goods within the show cases. Since commencing business; a little over «a year ago, Mr. Tanton has established an excellent reputation asa watchmaker and jeweler. His stock of ladies and gentlemen’s gold and silver watches, American clocks, rings, brooches, pins, studs, etc., is large and varied and: well worth inspecting by all in search of holiday gifts. BALDERSTON'S CONFECTIONERY is well stocked with sweet things for the holidays. There are caramels, drops, tab- lets, cream candy, molasses goods, choco- late goods, etc., of all descriptions and flavors. Alinost all his stock is manufactur- ed on the premises, and is — therefore guaranteed to be fresh and good, none but the best flavorings being used. He also makes a specialty of syrups. In making your selections for the holidays don’t forget to call and see him. A. & C. QUIRK have one of the finest stocks of Christmas fruit and confectionery in the city, and are daily making up all kinds ,of cake, biscuit, ete. Their cake, pies, jelly squares, rolls and fancy bread, nuts, spices, leomon.and citron peels, sugar, tea, etc., are first-class in every respect. They are doing a lively trade, which is rapidly increasing. Their prices are so low that it is found much cheaper to leave orders at their establish- ment than to do the baking at home. Don’t neglect to call when you are out shopping. THE APOTHECARIES HALL is a favorite resort for persons desiring any- i thing in the way of handsome plush goods, such as toilet-cases, mirrors, dressing cases, tobaccu pouches, spectacle cases, &c. There is also an excellent showing of fancy pipes aud cases, cigars, cigar and cigarette hola. ers, cigar cases, walking sticks, perfumery and other articles. The éxcellent quality and variety of the goods, and the manage- pent of the proprietor—Mr. Geo. Hughes -~have secured a large share of patronage for the Apothecaries’ Hall. All in want of anything in the above-mentioned lines should give him a call when shopping. E. S. BONNELL’S watchmaking and jewelry establishment should not be overlooked by the seacher after anything in his line. The assortment is excellent. and varied and good value is guaranteed for the money expended. Mr. Bonnell invites all intending purchasers to i examina his. stock of watches, clocks, endl jewtlry, of ebtry d¥ictiptibu, when on = ew the lookout for anyt xing in his \ine. Drop in and see him. cCoNNOLIN & o's. general grocery establishment on Queen Street has recently been enlarged and im- proved, and is now one of the best stocked and arranged in the city. They are making a specialty of such seasonable goods as raisins, currants, spices, flavoring extracts, confectionery, etc., all of which are of prime quality. A choice stock of cigars, tobaccoes, pipes, and other smokers’ requisites kept constantly on hand. Their prices are reasonable. Call and examine. THE OLD LONDON oyster and tobacco house on Water Street, is a popular place of resort for those desir- ing oysters in any style or quantity, as well as cigars, tobacco, pipes and other smokers’ reguisites. Mr. Joy, the proprietor, has recently been appointed ageut for James Rove, Halifax, and keeps samples of his manufactures constantly on hand. He solicits a call, At St John, N. B., onthe 19th inst., in the 18th year of her age, HKdith Annie, daughter of the Rev. L. G. McNeill. ea APPLES, &c. es a ea SEORE :— 300 Barrels Choice, No.§1 Winter-keeping APPLES. : —ALSO— Onions, Oranges, Lemons, &c., in boxes and Cases, Terms—Cash on Delivery. A. McNEILL, Auctioneer. Dec, 22—tf WHOLESALE RETAILS. I HAVE on hand the very best lot of Confectionery, Pastry Gake & Fruit in the City, I have from the Finest Lily Chocolate and French Cream Candies, down to the old-fashioned Molasses Candy. Try our Caramels, Molasses Chewing Cream, Fig S ‘ream and Chewing Candies—they are new and ne. Pastry, Fruit and Plain Cake, Cookies and Pies- ae ae a a Grapes. Barley Sugar Toys in in Apples, Oranges, Lemons, NUTS— Assorted kinds, great Variety, at W. F. CARTER’S. Dec, 22, 1887. HEADQUARTERS Confectionery, Fruit, Nuts, &c. B. BALDERSTON is havinga large quantity of Pure ConFECTIONERY mads up for the Xmas Trisde, Adulterated Candy is still made in Montreal and Quebec, so do not risk giving it to children, but get Pure, Home-made Candy, which con- ues nothing but pure sugar and choice flavor- ngs. i Choice Groceries of all kinds. COLGATE’S Superfine Toilet Soaps, &c. B. BALDERSTON, QUEEN STREET. Dee, 22, 1887-—-3i LARGE SALE OR Furniture, Carpets, China Tea Sets and Electro-Plated Castors. I WILL Sell by Auction, on the MARKET SQUARE, on i FRIDAY, 23RD INSTANT, AT 1 O'CLOCK, 3 Parlor Sets, haircloth aad plush (new). 8 Bedroom Sets. ; 8 Carpets, Scotch and Brussels. 10 Tea Sets, China. new. 10 Electro-plated Castors, new. . 10 Pitchers, ' 20 Stoves, parlor, hall and bedrocm. G. M, KARRIS, ‘Auctioneer, Public <A uction. UNDERWRITERS’ SALE. I WILL Sell at Public Auction, for and on account of whom it may concern, The Brigantine |“ J, L. B,” of 148 tons burthen, now lying stranded at Cape Bauld (fifteen miles below Shediae Railway Station), in the County of Westmoreland, N. B., consisting of Hull, Spars, Sails, Rigging, Boats, Anohors. Chains, Furniture and Tackle. Sale to take place at or near where the vessel is stranded, on THURSDAY, the 5th day of January, next, at 11 o'clock. a. m. Also, at the sime time and place, the cargo of said vessel, oo rsisting of about three thousand, seven hundred and fifty (3,750) quintals Codfish. Terms~Cash. Dated, Shediac, Dec. 30th, A. D., 1887, W. B. DEACON, Auctioneer. Dec. 22, 1887—ts Feed Cutters & Grain Crackers Fek SALE—Bell’s Feedcutters, both hand and horse power, Fleury’s Grain Crackers, Dickie- son’s Fan-mill. Also, some cheap Hand-trucks, suitable for mills, granneries and warehouses. D. MACKENZIE, : ; ‘ ent Street, | Ch’towa Dev. 22, 1837—1i wky3i. ee ee DECEMBER 22, 1887. ne gt ———$ A List Cseial Xuas. Present MARKET FOR LADIES: Kid Mits, Muffs, Wool Squares and Shawls, Astracan Jackets, Hand Satchels, Umbrellas, Watespren Capes, Kid Gloves, Collars, Cuffs, H’kehfs, &c. FOR GOOD VALUE THAT YOU CAN BUY AT JAMES PATON & CQO.,, SQUARE, —_——) ——_— FOR GENTLEMEN : Fur Caps, Fur Mitts, Kid Mitts, Silk Scarfs, Fur Coats, Braces, Cardigan Jackets, Handsome Silk H’kcehfs, the Best Value in the city, GIVE US A CALL. o——— JAMES PATON & CO. Dec. 16, 1887—dy wky BARGAINS ! cal Goods, such as During the Holiday Season Reduced. Prices. Intending purchasers in our MILLER Ch’town, Dec. 20, 1887—wky 3mos —_—__ BARGAINS | me A me si MILLER BROTHERS, QUEEN ST. ‘maiatidan: TE tte Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, Small Musi- Accordeons, Violins, Concertinas and in Music Books (all kinds.) 20: the above goods will be Sold at line wil! do well to call and inspect our large and varied stock. BROTHERS. COLUMBUS WATCHES o———- INCE taking the Agency for these Watches, a large number have been sold and have given satisfaction. ask you to try one. If you want a good Watch and an accurate timekeeper, we Also, a good stock of Waltham, Elgin and Swiss Watches. EINGRAV IN Cr. Brooches, Earrings, Scarf Pins, &., manufactured and engraved to order with any Engraved G. H. name or initials. All Silverware and Jewelry sold from this date will be FREE. TAYLOR NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE. Nov. 3, 1887—2aw & wky English. PAINTERS’ 10: NORTON & Nov. 3, 188].—2aw & wky ity Hardware Store Or Ol Fall and Winter Stocks of ———— American and Canadian ral adware, Ui — —AND—— SUPPLIES are about completed— Wholesale & Retail. FENNELL. 7:0 Ladies’ Gol. Watches from $15, upwards. Ladies’ Silver Watches from $8, upwards. Gents’ Silver Watches from $12, upwards. Nickle Wat::hes from $5, upwards, New Style in Brooches from 25cts, upwards. Ear ee from 30cts, upwards. Ladies’ Colored Gold Sets from $15, upwards. Ladies’ Gold Band Rings from $1, upwards. Plain Gold Rings from $1, upwards. Ladies, Set Rings frem $2, upwards. Ladies’ Necklets from 75cts, upwards. Silver Thimbles from 35cts, upwards. Eyeg Bangle Bracelets from $1.50, upwards. Nickle Clocks from $1.75, upwards. American Walnut Clocks, from 2.50, upwards. Tremendous Knock Down in Prices for the Holiday Season. a is the time to secuze Xmas and New Year's Presents for your friends and relations, as we have just received a very larg* ‘stock et goods for you to select from. Chains from 40cts, upwards. Searf Pins from 20cts, upwards. Watch Chains from 40cts, upwards. Collar Buttons from 5cts, upwards. Cuff Buttons from 20cts, upwards. Lockets from 25cts, upwards. Gents’ Gold Rin Silverware at a big discount. Spectacles from 20cts, upwards. from $2, upwards. lasses from 30cts, upwards. _, and alot of other goods, cheaper than has ever been sold before. Repairing attended to—Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. G. G. JURY, Dev, 3, 1887—2aw dy & wy WATCMAKER & JEWELLER, NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE, (Opposite Post Ofice, Ch'town, P. E. I.