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Quntracts made for monthly, parteciy, half-yearly or yearly advertise- a gents, ON ®))) ' ALMANAC FOR MAY, 1883. vl INS CHANGES, a hee Moon 6t! lay, dh. 4orn, p. m, fiert Quarter, i3th day, 6h. 4im. p. m. x foil Moon, 2! s° tay, 11h. 59m., p. m. jest quarter mt 10h 10m..a. m. — Sun ‘San 'Moon/High | Days o at oF on os sets | rises Sen len’h. —— 7 moh mM ymorn! aft’'n faeeday 2 I P39) 5 43) ' g Wednesday | mS? 67 1 gibursday 431 o 241i 5 7| (Friday 46) “OF 3 Pas, 30 j§atariay 45) 3S 3 469 45/14 25 s y 43) 1@) 4 25.10 25, day 42) 106 Bia 17) wesday s morn! ¢Weduesday ; S710 1 : fharsday : +) 0 44 g Friday oe | 5 3 3| L 30 psaturiay i. BBY 17jkO = 8 2 17/14 44 3 Sunday jmp} US]aL 21) 3 7) doaday » WMiait 13| 4 7 Tuesday } 32, 21 1 14) 5 16 ig Wedoes day Si) 22; 2 14} 6 31! 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ESTASLISHED 1832, cere sei A> Agency of this Bank will be opened on . $1.000,000 325,000 Y next, 19th inst., in the baild ing Szapied by the Bank of Prince Edward 4, u rvssits will be received on interest, and ®urrent account. = t8 granted on the varieus Agencies and Madeuts of the Bank. pitting and other Exchange bought and 4 aud geueral banking business transacted. D. C, CHALMERS, 17, 1882—tf Agent nder the management of the under- L. ARTHUR & CO,, GSINERAL Uommission Lsiehants, I2i ATLANTIC AVENUE (ROSS MARKET) BOSTON, MAssS.|! Eggs and Produce a Specialty, ; Apa 26, ISS3.—whkly tf ee ie NSURANGH OF ENGi.AND. CAPITAL, TEN MILLION DOLEERS. Lancashire Insurance Company CAPITAL, FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS; Insurance effected on all kinds of property at current rates. Losses settled promptly and equitably. } DESBRISAY & ANGUS, 3 General Agents, Office—Soath Side Queen Square. | Ch'tewn, Sept. 15, 1882. | ' eee BASTON STEAUENS, | STEAMERS: ‘Carroll, 879 tons, Capt. 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Leave Summerside every Gay (Sunday excepted) on arriva: of Train from Char- lottetown, connecting ‘at Shediac with Trains for each of the above named places; and at St, John, with steamers of the Interna- tional Company and Railway for Portland and Boston, Also leave Charlottetown for Sum- merside every Monday morning at 1 o'clock, Returning, leave Shediac every day (Sundays excepted) on arrival of day train from dt. Jobn, tor Summerside, connecting there with Train for Charlottetown. Also leave Sum- merside for Charlottetowa every Saturday evening, about 5 o’clock, By order, a F. W. HALES, Charlottetown, May 15, 1853. Secretary BAZAAR. HE Members of the Ladies’ Hospital Com- T mittee intend holding a Bazaar on July 10th. 1883,in aid of the City Hospital,and con- tributions will be thankfully received by the following ladies. Mrs, Pope, President; « $iason, oa . Connoll Miss Hensley. 2 Caven, ce *« M. Macleod, « D, Reddin, Mrs. C. C. 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Information that will eave ny lives sent free by mail. Don't delay a moment. Bleeding at the Lugs, Chronic Hoarseness, Hacking Cough, Whooping Cough, hora, et: Cholera Morbus, Kidney Troubles, Diseases of the here. Send feypamphiet to 1. §. Jounson & Co., Boston, Mass. de! sold , - Hé Says that Sheridan's wilers are utely pure and Bpable. 3 sing on earth will makehas Iny like Sheridan's Cordition Powders. Dose, 1 teasp'n- > Sokt ywhere, or seit by mail pr 8 letter-stamps. 1. 8. Jonxson & Co., BosTox, Masa, | CROUP, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. ’revention is better than cure. (For Internal and Ea- Ager memict ” * NORTH ‘BRITISH & MERCANTILE Fire and Life surance Company, GE EDINBURG AND LONBON, ESTABLISHED IN 1809, ' — (3 —_— Subscribed Capital La $ 9,733.332.00 Paid Up Capital 1,216,666.00 oo TRANSACTS EVERY DESCRIPTION OF i Liberailty. A ON THE MOST FAVORABLE TERMS. Settled With Proemptitude and —0:—— . FIRE DEPARTMENT. > Losse: “Reserved Funds (Irrespective of Paid up Capital) over - $5,000,000.00 Insurances effectcd “atthe Lowest Current Rates, LIFE DEPARTMENT. jtgh over $12,000,000. 00 Accumulated Funds (irrespectivesof Pgid a OO memo , Nine-tenths of the whole Profits of the Life Branch belong to the Assured - - ov a Profits of previous Quinquennium divided among Policy Holders, $1,158,500.00 Te New and Reduced Premiums for the Dominion of Canada, Copies of the Annual Report, Prospectuses, and every information, may be obtained at the PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND BRANCH, No. 55 Water Street, Charlottetown. GEORGE W, DeBLOIS, March 16, 1882—-eod Genrrat AGENT. 147. Canada Life Assurance Company. 1882, Capital and Funds over = ae Anaual Income over 1,000,000 Dollars. te HERAD OF FICE, HAMILTON, ONT. —:0: Secretary : R. HILLS. —— —:0:—— — Abstract of 35th Annual Report to 30th April, ISsz: Managing Director and Pres’t: A. G. RAMSAY. Superintendent : ALEX. RAMSAY. ge es ag CARS LEO ee ee ee $5,064, 206.65 is I I UE id. oa png Se ch Ge ou siotuy wa Sk 06 Gs5eeean ss ie eke bbneeeh sachet sede ce 1,008,164. 3i i Menthe rams etn tees Cincdeadied fm GROVE). 0... oo. oi ning cos stie ce ceec a sedecenis de cheese dene oseiced 271,232.62 6, Castanea by Goat awd ma tered GmGOWUNOUNS. on... onc 8 oon Bs teed cccsccesececerece 212,041.86 5. Do, as estimated by the Company's tables and provided Wh kar cent cio be veal <0 2 362,858.00 6. Difference in Company’s favor between actua] and estimated death rate...................... 150.816.14 7, Excess of interest revenue over d'aDclaims..................--+0+02" ; 59,190.76 NEW BUBINESS is nearly a FOU RTH of the returns of 1881 of the 24 Licensed Companies, TOTAL on the Company’s Books EXCEEDS A FOU RTH of the entire am oust in forcein Canada, BO NUS ADDITIONS to Life Policies for the past fifteen years have added $375 to each $1,000 of Assurance, CASH PROFITS for same period have been from 35 to 39 per cent, of all premiums paid according to age at entry, Abstract of Life Insurance in Canada for the Year 1881: (Condensed from the Superintendent's Annual Report for 1881.) Amount of Policies;Number of Policies;Net Amount in force | Premiums for worry New. ' in forceat date. | at date. CGI. is vce j $668,111 $3,914,780 13,998 $24,904,171 Cee... c. nnenne 4s 21,168 $153,700 697 1,032,254 Confederation, ....8... 214,738 | 1,917,214 5,378 8,003,279 gE ue eeue kann 37,207 i 420,000 1, 263 1,571,598 ice Manistee -.556:-, 34,353 "1,410,384 1816 | 1,427,292 en ace nken ee eeee™ 148,564 1,671,768 3,047 4,920,157 BB cnc <xen 4h elide- tad 403,597 1,821,362 9,087 11,370,008 cites 229,365 | 1,079,000 2,665 6,449,617 Uuion Mutual.........- 94,804 | 47:1,050 1,925 : 2,888, 028 ead 194,724 | 1,072,600 | 3289 | 6,870,014 a —-* Including Industrial Business. a@ inte nding Insarers can judge from the foregoing as to where they can place their patrouage with th YY and ADVANTAGE, MARITIME PROVINCE BRANCH—169 Hollis Street, £ alifax, N. §, P. McLARREN, : D, H MacGARVEY, General Agent for N. 8., P. E. L, and N. F, : coe : fronorary Directors for P. E, Istand—Chas, Palme, Fsq.; W.E, Dawson, Esq.; Hon. W. W. Sul ivan; Geo, eer, E8q.; Hon. J. 8S Carvell; R, R. Hodgson, Esq, —- ical alinte at Charlottetown—F. D, Beer, Esq.,M. D.;W. H, Wobkir , Esq., M. D. With Agencies in Summers Sourw, Georgetown, Crapaud,and Mondague WM. McLEAN. greatest SA FE Nov. 4, 1882. FURNITURE, FURNITURE, AT COST. Opposite Post. Office, Charlottetown. og ota Chai,-,Tables, Washstands, Sofas, Lounges, Parlor, and Drawing Room Bedroom Suits, Looking Glasses and Mirrors, Window Furniture, Picture Frames and Petar Moulins” JOHN NEWSON, Char.o.ictown, Jan. 2, 1883.—ly announced by the ding of hundreds of beils yiration of all. FIRE, LIFE AND ANNUITY BUSINESS joss’ utc'tirire 5,660,000 Dollars, —_ THE CORONATION. throne. He then returned the insignia of his title to the dignitaries appointed to ALPXANDER, SUN OF ALEXANDER, CROWNED Teceive them, and called the Empress, who | AUTOCRAT OF ALL «THE RUSSLANS—THE knelt before - him He towehed her head EMPRESS INVESTED.WITH THR IMPERIAL lightly with the crown of the Emperor and _ ” MANTLE—PARTICULSRS ,OF THE rMpostne then formally CEREMONY IN THE CATHEDRAL | ASSUMPTION IN THE KBEMLIN. | " OF THE CROWNED HER WITH eK OWN CROWN. | The expressicn and the attitude of the Em- ihe : : . | press as she knelt was one of sy nipathy with | Moscow, May 27.— At 7 30 this morning jer royal husband and touched deeply the ‘the inauguration of the magnificent cere-' udience, The Czar preserved throughout monies attendant ppen the oprengios ofa grave and decorous dignity and nobleness | Emperor and Empress of the Russians was of demeanor which also provoked the ad- ‘ é After thé’ Empress had and the thunder of artillery. The streets heen duly invested with the P Legerial _were throngéd with people ; a strong guard mentle and their Majesties were both seat- | of soldiery patrolled all parts of the city. | ed again on their thrones, the Archdeacon Great bodies of military began shortly before jptoned the Imperial titles and sang Lomine 6 o'clock to deploy along the roate of the Sulearam fac Lmperatorem, which was taken procession, four miles in length, and occupy up and thrice _ repeated by the choir. the streets on either side, keeping the peo- Directly this part of the ceremony was ple back on the walks. Every space was finished, the beilsin all¢htrehes uf Moscow speedily filled by eager sightseers to. view rong a salute of guns was fired and the procession. Those dignitaries of the inside the cathedral, members of the Sa, realm who were to take part in the actual perial family, tendered their congratulations ceremony of coronation assembled, accord- to their Majesties. The Emperurthen knelt ing to pre-arranged plans, at the Cathedral nq yécited a prayer, at the taliet which the of the Assumption, within the walls of thegleroy and all present knelt before the Kremlin, At the request of Gen. | Van "Emperor. The Bishop” of Moscow said Schweinitz, Ambassador from Ger sthe aloud, in behalf of the nation, a fervent eighty members comprising the _ alc prayer for the happiness of their Majesties ; Corps, here, assembled at his 4 on and ghouts of “ Lonig‘ive the Emperor,” then were conveyed thence to the Kremlin 12 rent the cathedsal, and were taken up by superbly equipped coachesg! “Phe remainder the thousands outside ard were earried | of the Diplomatic body seonsisting of at- from mouth to mouth until the multitude pteshen.of various legagions, were assigned outside the Kremlin caught the sound and | to positions in the Ty#bune just outside the ‘wayed it in a huge voice of’ gratulation to , Cathedral proper, inside the enclosuresthe remotest parts of the city, where it was of the Kremlin, re the white yale speedily known that another Czar of Russia | that wonderoug’ palace enclosed ‘all ythe | had been crowned. The Cathedral choir crowd that c be admitted. The choir then sang a J'e Dewm, after which the Em- | of boys chanted a Te Denm and amidst pro-' peror, accompanied by the Empress and | found silenge outside the chungh as well a8) ),umerous dignitaries, proceeced to init, theselergy, accompanied by acglytes| a ee Be ele ae bearing cross and é dh oe hee lit 'N a til ; er e Metropolitan of Novogor od Aa ne HoPy PATER _ | then anointed the ast Lee prugeeded to receivecsthe Czarovitch. This jjqs. nostrils, lips, ears, breast and hands, sgien of royalty, who wag in the midst of a at the same time exclaiming, ‘* Behold the lliant cortege, to place at the right’ geal of the Holy Ghost, may it keep thee . _ When the Imperial) eyer holy.” The Empress was anoinied procession started, it'was made known to) only on the forehead. Both partook of the those inside by a renéwed ringing of bells,' sacrament, avd then left the Cathedral | by soncrous music‘from scores of bands and wearing their crowns and mantle, the by the shouts ofthose outside. As the’ Empress also bearing the e e and orb. royal pair appeared at the doors of the! After praying in tlie Cathedral” of Michael palace the multitude uncovered their heads the Archangel, their Majesties ‘Tet ed to and burst into loud acclamations, and the | the palace escorted® by a eeshasiok which enthusiasm was as unaffected as it was | oresented even a more’piendid appearance ‘spontaneous and hearty. At the head of'tkan: that which escorted them to the the royal procession, which now entered’ Cathedral, being now a saat snieahin ‘the Krenilin, was the Master of Ceremon-| ae &: Bay <angme ¥ |gorgeons stat i ee i lies, flanked” by heralds, richly. clad andifqy eS ae | mounted upon white horses. » Itewas of immense length, and comprised deputies from the Asiatic States of the ‘students of the university, ~tire sf jjudges, the nobility and prefect’ from } every section of the Empire. When its front j Tank reached the doors of the palace it was met by the Emperor, wearing the white uniform of the Imperial Guards, and by the Empress, dressed in a Russian national costume of black velvet, richly embroidered with diamonds and her zone girdled with a! ¢014) number of pictures hung is abour 400. magnificent belt of precious stones. The R. Harris’ best picture is a head illustra- Empress leaned on the arm of her royal tive ofthe dineso- consort. The pair placed themselves be-| |, ee neath a canopy richly wrought in silk and| ‘And marked the conquered patriot’s pen- f Canadian Exhibj PN eee - é The annual exhibition «f paintinge of the Royal Canadian Academy of Aris'was opened on Wedensday last, in the Normal School Mueenm, Toronto, Ontario. ‘The standard and quality of the pictures on exhibition are reported as being far superior to any ever yet exhibited in Canada, The , r 3 ive brow gold and borne by 32 gentlemen. They! S!V® wa f then took their place near the head of the} Ww an, oe s triumph thronged the streets of Rome. ' procession, being directly after the regalia. At this moment the entire body of the! Referring to Mr. Harris’ picture, the clergy emerged from the Cathedral in order | Toronto Cirle says: ‘‘It is a strong, spirited to get the regalia, which they sprinkled| head, very freely handled, and with an with holy water and perfumed with incense. | expression of combined firmness and melan- Upon entering the portals of the Cathedral,'choly, which bears out the conception of the Emperor and Empress were received by the poet. A head which many will consider the Metropolitan of Moscow. The Metro-|more pleasing is that of the ‘ Romany politans of Novogorod and Keiff presented | Girl,’ vigorously drawn and effective. The to them crosses to be kissed and sprinkled' countenance is a typical one—displaying with holy water first the Emperor and then | the gypsy characteristics and instinct, with the Empress. Before the sacred images’ an air of wild freedom and abandon. The which flanked the doors of the Cathedral flesh tints, though high, are not unduly ex- they knelt and bowed their heads, after|aggerated. Other heads are those of a which they were conducted to the soldier and a Roman model, both well ren- ANCIENT THRONES OF IVORY AND SILVER. dered. ‘Chaff’ represents a soldier in hel- Alexander occupied the historical throne | ™®' and curiass, exchanging pleasantries with the serving maid of a tavern; the of the Czar Viadimir Nonomague, while! se ; ; jeareless, jovial expression of the man’s the Empress was seated in an arm chair’ : : gilded and encrusted with jewels. The features, and the half-petulant, half-pleased countenance of the girl are effectively pour- thrones were placed upon a dais erected} between the middle columns of the | ‘raved, and the naturalness of the sur roundings well maintained. Cathedral. In front of the thrones were; a ah two tables covered with gold cloth, sos) cued’ delenoms Cee eee, . ’ which were placed the crowns, the orb and | hich op a Ai ete So is the sceptre.zNone but foreign Prinees wei Toe 2 OO a, * ~ y noite accommodated with seats. The Russian | Joking a seen ae re “Seat teens ° 4 be Princes and dignitaries stood during thie | ir we 7. laa a Th Pirin wars , ceremony according to the custom of the ee “pea th — a Greck Church. The dignitaries of the the lines, and the general harmony of color realm who were carrying the standard qnd/|P™®*ervive = ee ae eee = seals of the Empire, took their stand upon aeons a e eats : ‘a ron atten. the steps of the dais after their majesties' Caeles ae smal pg we ‘hope had been seated. The Metropolitan ‘of of have the pleasure of welcoming many enemas, nner sot ree be Stes. more pictures of lasting interest from the eon same easel.” The Empercr falling on his knee; read im) gp ; . reply, in a clear voice, the Lord’s Prayer "Two tudies of heads by R. Harris The and the Apostles, Greed of the Gack] “Ee eee eee : military figure is grand, and the counten- Church. The Metropolitan responding, : ‘May the grace of the Holy Ghost remain | #"°° well expresses the id@a conveyed by the quotation, with thee,” descended from the dais. The), i are following customary summons was then And whatso’er the fight’s event, he keeps His honest soldier's name. i ted by the Bishop :-— steep soak “pape ll donate ae Its companiéb picture, the captive in the ‘‘If there be any of you here present, ; . : ; knowing any impediment for which AJexander, train of some victorious conqueror, — sen of Alexander, should not be crowned, by oe and dejccted expression, is a goo study. the grace of God, Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russas, let him come forward now, in the name of the Holy Trinity, and show what, impediment there is, or let him remain dumb forever.” -——_ 2. 20e«@m e —- ————_ -—-— The memory of Father Secchi, the Italian astronomer, is so highly respected by his ‘countrymen that, in a dispute as to how After reading selections from the gospel. | best to honor him, there is fear of his not the Metropolitans of Novogorod and Kieff) being honored at all. Disputes are rife as again ascended the dais and invested the) to whether to give him a monument, to Emperor with the Imperial mantle of) erect metecrological instruments of great ermine, the Metropolitan of Moscow saying) size, or raise a gigantic telescope. In the at the same time :— face of this state of things, it is well that ‘Cover and protect thy people, as this robe | Father Secchi, prior to his death, raised his protects and covers thee,” jown monumentym aerc perennius im his The Emperor responded, ‘‘I will! ])/owu way- will ! J will ! God helping.” The Metropolitan of Novogorod, crossing his hand on the head of the Emperor, then invoked the benediction of Almighty God on him and his reign, and delivered to! th i Alexander III. the crown of Russia, who} Pope will be acting Minister of Railways placed it upon his own head, and assuming } while Sir, Charles Tupper Is in Bngland the sc¢ptre and drb, took his seat on the during parliamentary recess a EE & It is rumored that Sir Charles Tupper | will retain his position as Minister of Rail- ways, and will also act as High Commis- sioner in London without salary. Mr.