THE DAILY Localand Other Items. ny Fire rowler, The carriage shop of Bedeque, was considerably by fire on Friday last o——. » Court. — Wiliam Mitchell, placing ms upon the sidewalks, 5 cents and \n assault case was postponed, ippearance of the prosecutor. et Maits.—The Northern Light with rrived at wk this morning, and the mn the mails city by special train this TA a ING N Mr. ¢ U. Carle exhit on at hi re i rer fut “ S All 4 2 x I Aints > oN i iy ab en ‘ rt ec inh i yOR i‘ Ss ‘ i - . . J { We learn trom the Mr. Thos. Robins, of Bedeque. a months ok 1250 | é : i> ¢ | of OU Veary Noad, tor the hand eighteen _ . so0id tii oO welgninyg Sunk Island Her Mr. Muirhead, > * m or > ‘ Biecieelipplime EXCELSIOR RinK.—At the ‘opening of the Excelsior Rink to-night, thé’ Band of the 82nd Battalion will play aspecially selected pro gramme, including the famous ‘‘ Boulange: M i," **Buffale Bill's Wild West March,” ler new pieces just received from Lon- aon - > ~ Home rok OrprHans.—All persons in sym- pathy with a scheme for the purpose of estab- lishing in our city a ‘‘ Home” for destitute and orphan children, will please meet in the Y. M. C. A. Hall, up stairs, this (Wed- nesday) evening at 8 o'clock, No more suitable rememberance of this Jubilee year could be imagined than providing a ‘‘ Home” for the hildren in our midst who are destitute of the essaries and comforts of life. iittala CuHigVEs ON THE RaMPaGe.—-A_ correspon. dent of the Pioneer writing from New Annan says: ‘‘A party of thieves visited this settle- ment one might last week, and when passing Mr. Thomas Burrows’ they stole some cloth. ing that happened to be within their reach; then proceeding to Mr. Wm. Haggerty’s they made a raid on his geese and in a short time made his large flock look quite small. From there they passed along to Mr. Wriget’s mill where they helped themselves to some flour. iia ternit Ix Memonram.—The Sons of Temperance have in their Division Room an excellent pic- ture of the late George W. Millner. It is a full-sized photograph, executed by Mr. C. Lewis, of this city. The frame is of heavy flowered gold. The picture was formally presented to Victoria Division ata regular meeting on Monday evening, by a committee of brethren. This most appropriate and beautiful gift will tend to perpetuate the memory of a good citizen and a true Son of Temperance Givin A Goop ProcramMe.—Ths following selec- tions will be rendered by Galbraith’s Band at the Excelsior Rink this evening : March — Boulanger ...«Desormes Valse—Loves Adieu ...:..2.....G L. Thier Galop—Leg Bail. .s+eeeeFrankenfield Polka— May Bloom réinesdamacln, aa Valse — Dorothy eeeesdsoctveoce oil Bucalossi Quickstep—Buffalo Bill.............. Riviere Valse—Dream Song. . veétctsae ee Bee cocc dee SMith .Geo. Southwell Valse—Firelight Shadows Polka—Dude Galop—-Never Stop ....H. Round Quickstep—Wide Awake........... R. Smith lx lop Palpitation . - seselle Goots Final {4s0D SAVE T Ui : - : Tae Curistmas Dinner. —The members the Y. M. C. Association assisted by veral other charitably disposed ladies and utlemen, entertained about 250 boys and to a dinner in the Market Hall, Mon sy afternoon. The tables were weil ed with pudding, cake and other Christ- ; delicacies, and it is needless to say the tle ones did sample the good is provided; many of them filling up ir pockets with apples, cake, etc., when wing. After dinner Rev. Mr. Whitman id a few words ia praise of the Institu- ) and the good ladies and gentlemen who had prepared the dinner. St. Peter's Boys Band enlivened the proceedings with some excellent music. Mrs. McKinlay, Miss Earle and the other ladies are deserv- ing of the greatest commendation. itiaainagl Asroap —‘‘If Mr Stephen O'Meara had received the nomination of the United Citizens’ and Republican parties, Boston would hive seen a campaign lively enough to everybody. He has twice been unanimously elected (and is now) the president of the Press Club ; and his associates in journalism are all proud of his ability and his progress in his profession. Mr. O'Meara might have enjoyed political honors long ago Lut for his modesty, and may yet be Mayor of Boston.” — Boaton Saturday Eve niny Gazette. ‘« \ll that is said here ia true. But we shall be sorry to see an ablé*and honorable man like him allow himself to be used as an axe ;to uttack honest men whom his enemies have failed to undermine by knownothing sappers. When his party were using the miserable little British Association cry this year, ‘Down with the Irish,’ it would be an incongruity to see a man named Stephen O'Meara on that The Republicans of Massachusetts have a lot of fair play and good manners to earn, and Stephen O'Meara, who is w ithin their ranks, is the right sort of a man for their leaders and managers to advise with before beginning an anti-Irish or anti-Catholic campaigas Pdot, _ > Local Notices. fustice to J AN ISLANDER suit side. Aut orders promptly attended to at Pick- srd’s Bakery. 28, 30 31—-dec28 Por Coats.—A large stock selling low ai J. B. Maedonald’s. Lapies’ AsTRACAN JackeTs.—A choice lot at low prices at J. B. Macdonald's. (0 to Pickard’s Bakery for your Cakes, Pastry, Bread, ete. 28, 30 31—dec28 Cnorce Fruit, Confectionery and Syrups at Pickard’s Bakery. 28, 30 31 —dec28 Freirand Plain Cake, Jelly Rolls, Jelly Seuares, Cocoanut and Mince Pies, Scotch | Cake, Cream Tartar Biscuits, etc., at Pick- | ard’s Bakery. 28, 30, 31—dec28 Go to James Paton & Co’s for Gents’ Fur- nishings at lowest possible prices. A_ very fine range of Underelothing, in Seotch Lambs Wool, Natural Lama, Merino and Canadian owing Creorgetown from Pictou +o MAL SpeoiaL Desparones to Tax Sxamrven. ALMOST A RIOT. } eee ee Drunken Soldiers on the Rampage. nineneenienld Hawirax, Dec. 27. | There Was an incipient rivt among the }men of the York and Laneastar Reziments, last night. Most of them hed been drink- |}ing heavily, andthe officera of@8red that no hquor be supplied from the ore canteen to the men GF Company if. About 6 -o’clock, sowie” men" of this colnpany set fire to -the “hristmas dé- ‘ the mess room, but the fire | Was q@ic tly extinguished. The whole baté | taillion was-ecalled out. Extra sentries and iards were posted, all the men confined to ng | Mie Oar icks, the Christaias festivities pust- jPoned til mext year, and the grand ball ;LOAC Wa Pe place th ee hours | later Wa Mwuevis POSt] he T) 2S hue if pustp»y MOU. Leese stringent measures greatly irritated the men, who h voted, jeered and jostled Col. Luck, the commanding officer, Some of the men were placed under itirrest, court of investigation ordered. tRELAIMD. Reduction of Rents! ~—— ——_ Dusty, Dec. 27. The Gazette publishes an order, signed by Commissioners Hyton and Wrench, pre- scribing a reduction of judicial rents throughout practically the whole of Ireland, ranging from § to 22 per cent., the average being 14 per cent. The aggregate reduc- tion is estimated at £2,000,000. The re- duction is permanent, and applies to arrears since 1881, Mr. Gladstone's Progress. Lonpon, Dee. 27. Gladstone arrived at Dove? this a. m., on his way to the Continent. A small crowd was waiting to receive him at the Station. He was hooted at by some, and roughs out- side made snowballs and threw them. Gladstone was not, however,‘hit by any of the missiles. He proceaded to the Town Hall, where a deputation was waiting to welcome him, ; and where with an «address by the Kentish Liberals. Gladstone, replying to an address presented to him at Dover by Liberal delegates, referred te the uncertain character of Salisbury’s declarations. In reference to fair trade, he said that the indicated free trade is insecure. He relied | upon the masses of the people to oppose a he was presented return to protection. The coming session did not promise weil for the country. The local government bill will not be introduced until April and the Government would inflict undisguised moekery on thé country. The last was a dark session ; but this will be darker un- less something is done to alleviate the situation in Ireland. The darkest blot upon parliament was the act now in operation effecting the civic rights of the Irish Liberals charged with interfering with the administration of law were really trying to retard the Government’s — per- version of the law. Not long could any Government face the unanimous opinions of the people for with the single exception of the Belfast council. All the elective authorities sided with Home Rule. The Liberals’ term of minority in Parliament woul l cease at tl e first election. Their appeal lay with the ntry. The party had never inscribed on its banner the name of a cause without carrying it through. Having taken up the cause of Ireland the cause would assuredly triumph. (Cheers, ) — *riests QOuivoted. Dustin, Dec. 27. At a meeting at Limerick, delegates of the Gaelic Athletic Association the cf Fenian Party defeated the members of the National League in the election of officers. The priests, finding themselves outvoted, withdrew. Father Sheey, in retiring, declared that henceforth the priests would not have anything to do with the Associa- tion. Printers’ Strike. QvuesBec, Dec. 21. The printers of this city will strike on Thursday if the employers do not in- augurate the nine hours’ system. The strikers will receive the support of the Knights of Labor printers throughout the continent. — ’ ‘i A Challenge. New York, Dec, 26. Private letters received yesterday at the New York Yacht Club contained the infor- mation that a challenge for the America’s cup is on its way from England. It is understood that the challenging yacht is the cutter Irex. Weather Bulletin. Toronto, Dec. 28~—10 a.m. Increasing winds from south-east and south; increased cloudiness with snow, turning to rain; higher temperature. CK a THE Subscriber, thankful for the patronage extended to her late husband, G. W. Millner, wishes to inform the public that the Tin and Gasfitting business will be continued in the cld ormerly. er : AMANDA M. MILLNER. Ch’town, Nov. 8, 1887—eod TENDERS. ee and a} SS : MINER, “oe TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. GREAT BA°CAINS. £ ~ IN fi. oe. ') Gvercoats, Reefers, Wur- \, Sted and feed a Suitings, \ *\\ Biy Discounts for one month oi | iQ ‘ ' | j ; J. | | CUSTOM TAILOR.,:+ ' Dee. 20, 1887—6i MURPHY. CrRisTMAS -~—AND — Pins NEW YEAR E have imported, direct from England, some Valencia Raisins that we believe areas good asauy ever imported here, aad we can sel] them Cheap. Don’t buy your Cooking Raisins until you see these. We havea splendid stock of Layer. Raisins, Currants, Pure Spices, Flavoring Extracts, Can- died Peels, Figs. Prunes, Nuts, Oranges, Lemons, Baldwin Apples, Green Grapes, Confectionery, &ec. These are specially imported for Xms trade. We have also a large stock of Flour, Tea, Sugar, Molasses and Kerosene Oil. 4a Wear directimporters, and can sell as low as auy storein the City. Weare all ready for a big Christmas trade, GKO. CARTER & CO., MARKET SQUARE, CH’TOWN, Dec. 16—-oaw wky Toe FURNESS STEAMSUIP CO'Y, —BETWEEN— HALIFAX AND LONDON, T is intended that those Steamers shall make the following sailings : Halifax to Londen: S.S. Damara....+.¢ vecccBinecccccs vil anes Baan og be aa | about Jan, 14th London to Halifax : 5.5. British Queen,.....---. S.8, Ulunda ‘ .Dec. 3 .. about Dec. 17th Dec, 31s S. BS. UlunGarsecosesess. 8.8. Damar'as. «.. a6. Good Passenger Accommodation. Freight both ways at low rates. Through ills of Lading from all points on P. E. Island, ew Brunswick and Nova Scotia, to Cor.tinenta! and cther ports. For Rate’ of Freight and other particulars OW, W. CLARKE, or to Agent at Charlottetown, P. EK. L PICKFORD & BLACK, y Halifax, Dec. 7, 1887:—3mes JUST OPENED, AT THE NaW VARISTY STORE, A LARGE assortment of Goods, suitable for Xmas and New Years Presents. Below we enumerate a few of the many articies in store :— Ladies Dressing Cases, Dominoes, Ladies Com paaions, Checker Boards, Laciies Plush Purses, Scissors, Plush Albums, Hair Oil, Gard Cases, Mirrors, Inkstands, Autograph Aibums, Toy Pianos, Picture Frames, Vanes, Children's Tea Sets, Unbreakable Dolls, Soaps (fancy), Writing Paper, Perfumery, Knives, Envelopes, Toy Pistols, Pens, Transparent Slates, Ink, Accordeons, Pencils, Biscuit Jars, Mouth Orgaas, - Cigar Cases, Picture Blocks, Jack-in-the-Box. Lady-in-Kox, China Cups & Saucers, Confectionery. Nuts, Laces, Raisins, Whisks, Apples. Tin Buckets, Jews’ Harps, Masks, Brooches, Tin Pints, Toothbiushes, Blaecking, Thousands of Xmas and New Years Cards nice and cheap, and a host of things for the festive season, too numerous to mention. Now is your time to secure Bargains for Xmas and New Year’s Presents, at prices that have never before been offered to the public. Come and trythe New Store before buying elsewhere, Don’t forget the place: THE NEW VARIETY STORE, North Side Queen Square, opposite Post Office (next door to W. P. Colwell’s Crock- ery ware Store.) Ch’town, Noy. 26, 1887.-—-d 2aw & w lm APPLES, Xc. ee TNENDERS will be received at the City Clerk's office up to noon of SATURDAY, the 7th | January hext, 1888, for Heating New City Build- | ing by hot water system, according to plans and | specitications to be seen at the office of Phillips | & Chappell, Architects. A certified cheque of 7 | per cent of the estimate to eccompany each tender. : The Council do not bind themselves to accept Wool, Fur Caps, Fur Gloves, Fur Coats, Shirts, Collars and Cuffs, Silk Handkerchiefs, Braces, Neckties, Pins, Shirt and Coller| Studs, Hats and Caps, and a great man goods | tod numerous to mention. tf—dec20 the lowest or any tender, By order, A. H. MACHILERSON, ! City Clerk. Dec. 1}, 1337-1) Jaw sat wed T* SEORE :— 300 Barrels Choice, No, 1 Winter-keeping APPLES. —ALSO— Unions, Oranges, Lemons, &c., ia boxes and cases. Terms—Cash on Delivery. A. McNEILG, Auctioneer, Dec, 27--tf ~_ WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28, 1887. Sheriff's Sale. By virtue of a Writ of Statute Execution to me directed, issued out of Her Majesty’s Supreme Court of Judicature, at tho snit of Alexa nder McKinley, against the lands, tenements and hereditaments of Annie K. Cole and Archi- bald McKay, absent or absconding debtors, I have takeu and seized as the property of the suid Annie ©. Cule and Archibald McKay, absent or absconding debtors, all the right, title and interest of ‘the said Annie Cole and Archibald McKay, absent or absconding debtors, in and to all (hat piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Charlotte- vwb, in Queen’s County, Prince Edward [siand, bonned and described as follows:— A} .b that tract of lund being part of Town Lot - Sulber 86, in the second hundred of Town Lots in Charlottetown, bounded und described as follows : On the north by Grafton Street, with « front thereon of #2 feet; on the south by a line running parallelto suid street at the distance herefr y (8)) feet; on the west by town Lot Number Wignty-five, for the length of 50 feet; and I do liereby give Public Notice, that I will on the Thirtieth day of DECK MBER next, 1837, at Tweive o'clock, noon, at the Court House n Charlottetows, in the said County, set up and sell at Public Auction, the said property, or as uch thereof 2s wilt satisfy the levy marked on the said Weit, being one hundred and seventy- four dollars and eighty cents, ($174,80,) besides Sheriff's fees and incidental expenses. JAMES CURTIS, : Sheriff, Sheriff's Office, Queen’s County, June 14, 1887, Nett McLeop, Plaintiff's Attorney. Dec, 27, 1887. Pott Os Cixzii P ublic UNDERWRITERS’ SALE. [ 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 Shediac Kailway Station), in the County of Westraoreland, N. bL., consisting of Hull, Spars, Sails, Rigging, Boats, Anchors, Chains, Furniture and Tackle. _ Sale to take place at or near where the vessel is stranded, on ‘IT'HURSDAY, the Sth day of January, next, at 11 o’clock. a. m. Also, at the same time and place, the cargo, consisting of about three thousand, seven hun- dred and fifty (3,750) quintals of Codfish. Terms—Cash. Dated, Shediac, Dec. 20th, A. D., 1887. W. B. DEACON, Auctioneer. Dec. 22, 1887—ts IN REGARD TO THE ESTATE GF JOHN A. MATHESON, TENDERS will be received by the undersigned Trustees of said Estate, until THURSDAY, JAN’Y 5, 1888, at NOON, from persons disposed to purchase the Assets of said Estate, as follows :— 1.—For 48 shares of the Schooner Lois, includ- Seines and Seine Boats, 2.—Xor the Interest of the Estate on the Schooner Daring, a8 she now lies ashore at Alberton. 3.—For 26 Shares of the Brig Ariadne. 4.—For Lobster Factory at Campbelton, includ- ing Traps and Outfit. 5.—For Lobster Factory at Minrtnigash, includ- ne ee and Outfit. 6.—For Half Interest in Lobster Factory, Traps and Outfit, at Black Pond, 7 ne Stand at Miminigash, including utfit. 8.—For Homestead Property, at Campbelton, including Farm Stock and Implements, Goods in Store, and Fishing Supplies and Tools, Book Accounts and Notes of Hand, Judgments and Mortgages, and Claims against Government Lands and Household Effects. Terms Cash, or Approved Security. An Inventory can be seen on application to John A. Matheson, Campbellton, or to the under- signed, at Charlottetown, on and after Thursday, 29th inst. Tenders will be received for each lot, as herein enumerated, or en bloc. The undersigned will not be bound to accept the lowest or any Tender. Dated at Charlottetown, this 23rd day of December, 1887. .WALTER MATHESON, LEWIS CARVELL,: Assignees, Dec, 24, 1887—pat ex tl jan 5, ’88 jour TANTONS Fok Christmas Presents. The best Jewelry Store iu the city to get ful) value for your money. Ladies’ Gold Stem-wind Watches, from $15, upwards. Gents’ Silver Watches, from $4.75, upwards, American Clocks from $1.50 upwards And Jewelry, in Gold, Gold-plated and Silver at correspondingly low figures, W. N. TANTON, 218 QUEEN STREXKT. D e.15,1887—eod & wky season's (ireetings TO ALL KIND PATRONS. sn Or = ee eee e me at) eae ee =, Dec, 24, 1887, WANTS, LOST, F@UND &e. WANTED IMMEDIATELY—A steady, sober Man; one who can take charge of borte and cow; references required. Apply at pp od oe OST--Last Sunday evening, between St, James’ Church, Pownal Street, and Alex. McKenzie’s. Queen Street, apair of Gold Spec- tacles, in case. ‘The finder will be rewarded by leaving them at the Confectionery Store.— Alex. McKenzie. dec2# 2i Lost—On Monday, the 19th inst., a Pocket Book, containing 99 in bank notes, anc some papers on which are the owner's name. Finder will be rewarded on leaving above at a ec2? Lost—4 silk umbrella. The finder will 9e re- ward by leaving it at THz EX4MINER office. cdec2é tf PRIVATE LODGINGS. — The nuadersigned would be glad to receive afew addtional Boarders on reasonable terms at her Frivate Boarding House, a Baptist Church, Prince Street.—Mra. 8. R. STUMBLEs. eod—cec24 OST—On Friday afternoon, a purse containing a sum of money and several other articles, Auction. GET SUITED. \ HEN you have read the advertisements over, LD CRE DD aca to come to D. A. BRUCE, and be convinced that his Stock of WEN TER CLOTHS is not surpassed by any house in the trade. We have a large range of Naps, Meltons, Suitings, and Pantings, which are offered at prices that will suit you; oy, seca: Gents’ Furnishings, Fur Caps, Fur Coats, Sleigh Robes, Hats, Gloves, Neckwear, &c. t@ GENUINE BARGAINS OFFERED. 4 Before purchasing your winter OVERCOAT come and see our stock. a DD. A. BRUCH, CUSTOM TAILOR. h’town, Dec. 2, 1887-—eod & wky wee ame. DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING 0 J. Bo. MACDONALD is giving great bargains in OVERCOATS and SUITS. 10,000 Yards Ladies’ Dress Goods in all the Newest Fabrics, cheapest prices. LADIES’ FUR CAPES and CIRCULARS. Give usa call. You will find Goods and Prices Right. J. B. MACDONALD, QUEEN STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN. Ch’tewn, Nov. 30. 1887.—eod & wky seer {3 pros. Xmas Good dGoeds, Goods. Latest Styles, Fur Goods. Lowest Prices. BEER Dress Goods. Jackets, Ulsters. BROS. Bargains in Every Department. Ch’'town, Bec. 8, 1887. SS et = — — = — ~ — Carpets, Oilcloths. All kinds of Dry Goods and Millinery at Lowest Prices. BEST VALUE IN DRY 6000-5 AT Perkins « Sterns, ‘87 HOLIDAY SEASON ‘88 NOW OPENING. They are Superior in Quality, Low in Price, Elegaut in Appearance, and no Plush trash, as it is all gone out of fashion. Christmas is drawing near, so do not wait until too late, but cail at once on & HH. HASZARD, BROWN’S BLOCK. The finder will ba rewarded on leaving sa'ne at THE EXs MINER office, dec? 3i Dec, 8, 1387—eod