Local and Other Items. —_— —————— .—— <culeoneainacumeadapangiapeaal Trerx will be a gathering of the Scottish Cans near Charlottetown on ‘Thursday the 18th of August n: xt. By *' Woreester" pine apples, geeseberrics, new applesp euev s, tomatoes, cabbage, string beans, baneaas, atthe ‘‘Confectiouary. W. F. Caprer will hold for the remain: der of the season, at his confectionery, a strawberry and ice-cream festivel, in which he cordially invites the public to participate. Wer are requested to call the attention of the Government to the lateness and the irreg- vlarity of the apptarances of the Royal Gaz ette. There have been, not ome, bat many complaints In addition to the attractive programme for this ewening’s entertainment by the Native Palestine Arabs, there will be introduced the Turkish Court of Jastice among, the Arabs, and the Robbery Scene. This is the last ap- pearance of this wonderful company, We have reecivel from Mr. William Newbery, whe now resides in St. Pavl, Minre- seta, a long letter and some papers. We are glad to learn that Mr. Newbery is doing well out West, and regret that we have not space to-day for his letter. He gives am interesting Paul. To ruse Wasr.—A tea party will be held at Alberton on Thursday, the 24th inst, As will be seen by our advertising columns the best train and other arrangements have been made for those who wish to attend, and we have no hesitation in stating that the tea will be one of the best of the season. We therefore advise readers who wish to spond a pleasant ‘lay at the West te attend. — —_— Tue QuEEN AND THE PRESIDENT. —Pri- | vate advices te the St. John Telegraph state that repeated cable despatches were received at tho State Department in Washington, from Mer Majesty the Queen, inquiring as to the condition of the Presi- dent and expressing the deenest sympathy with him and with the natiep. Though the despatches were only what might have been expected,they made a deep impressien. It is understood that the Governor General now in Halifax, has been making hourly inquiries as to the state of the President. Wr beg to eal! the atten’i -n of the City autherities to the disgraceful state ef the Brighton Read sidewalk. Several planks which were broken and gene, leaving holes frovn one to three feet deep in places, were repaired yesterday ; but at other places the planks have sunk on ene side, se that the walk rests at an angle of 45 degrees,maxing it impossible te walk upon. There are Tax-payers on thie Road who receive no benefit frem the gas or police, which absorb so much ef the revenue. The least the «ity can therefere de, is to keep the sidewalk in decen! repair. Writiam Dopp ‘sold, by auction, to day, “Holland Grove, in the fellowing plots: No. 1—Jas. McLeod, - : 3 2—O, Connolly, - 840 3— do. ° 1160 4-—John Ball, - 1030 5— Jas. Paten, . 730 6—Wm. Boyix, - - 930 7—J. W. Mitchell, - 480 8—Wm. Brewn, - - 365 9—O. Cennoily, - - 380 10— do., . - 365 1i—B. Flarnigan, - - 630 12—Jas. McLeod, - - ~ 605 13—Wm, McKie, - - 615 15 The plots ranged ‘from 51x100 feet, to | 65x 162 feet. Formosa Mrsgion.—The Rev. Dr. McKay, returned missionary from .Formosa, will vis t eur city and hold a public meeting in one of the churches (probably St. James’ Church). on Sabbath afternoon, about four o’eleek.' Dr. McKay will give some account of his labours and suceesses in « new field of missionary enterprize. He is, without question, one of the most remarkabl: missionaries of modern times. The interest he has awakened, where - ever he has gone in Canada, has been very great, and the Christian people of the com- munity have a rare oppertunity of hearing from the lips of the living missionary, a stor as remarkabie as any which ¢an be found in history of Christian missions. An opportun- ity will ives t. these who hiay feel in- terested in the nob)e work, whieh he is prose- euting, to contribut> to its support.—Com. Native Panesris« Arats.—The perform- ance in Market Ha)! last evening was deeply interesting. The Arabs and their interpreter gave us a flood of ligit on life in the East—net now enly, but as it was in the time of our Lord—aid explained easily many dark and difficult passages of Scripture History. The company comprises six men, Professor Rose- dale acting as interpreter, -Clethed ia their native costumes they presented in rapid sue- cession their salutations, dimuer etiquette, and a marriage ceremouy, singing and dancing. The music was pecu iar, not at. all th tractive, and the sword dance’ thanderw Of applans», Not the least interest- ing pertion of the eutertainmment was the ex- hibition ef the curious rites of the Mehamme- dans, including the «all te prayer, the howling aud whirling dervishies; and there were other features which could not be appreciated frem any description thas could be given. They perform again this aiternoen and evening. Serious Acctpen).—A little bey, nephew of Alexander McKinnon, of Esdale Foundry, met with a bad accident yesterday evening. He way playing wit a number ef ether boys in a on Bayfield streets. A horse was grazing near by and the little fellow, without esntemplating the terrible results, ran and eaught the animal by the tail, The horse on being thus annoyed, kicked viciously and struck the boy ia the face, kuecking him in- sensible. Messrs. McMahon and McQuaid, of the Examiner, on seeing the aecident, went to the boy's assistance. He was lying on the ground, apparently dead, with four or five ghastly wounds en his face—ene above the “ft eye, one on the right side of the chin, and — on — ae The front teeth were nocked out ths face disfigured. He was removed to his oede residence, Kaston Street, where surgical aid was pro- cured, and he is now doing as well a# can be . under the circumstances. _- HOTEL A - RIVALS. ROCKLIN H@USE, July 6—Dr. Henderson, Winsloe Road; Semnias8 § Tighoon:9, Cariane, Mes Dougal ; i ib, Carinna, Me; Bell, West River; Cyrus Pe ag shaw; Daniel McKinlay, North River; Netl MeQuarrie, Ora ¢Jobn Simpson end. wife, Hope River; rge Howlett, Grand River; J Pushe, Monat Stewart ; James account of the rise and rapid progress ef St_| Who handle well the Rifle, } a hi 5 r | 3 at fap it the mark afar | |ef the late Capt. John McDonald, all ef May 10, 1881. Our Volunteers. Ark,—“ Willie was a Want in Wag.” 1 Cease to boast of Britain's glory, And her prowess o'er the sea; We can match her martial story, Thro’ the broad Dominion free ! iI. We have armies trained to Battle, To the glorious game of War, L 4 Mashing, with their Helmets glancing, _Dauntless,—Patriotic,— Leal: All they want’s a Foe advancing, Worthy of their lead and steel ! rv. Mark them gaily marching under, Banners waving in the wind, Hear their splendid Band, like thunder, Play the ‘*Girls they left behind !” v. ‘Tarching, as from field of Battle, Where the crimson torrents pour, Where the flashing Rifles rattle, And the thund’ring cannons rvar ! VI. They hail from the Isle of Beauty, Where the Hillboro’ sweetly glides; Where their fair,—their lovely city, Sits the Princess ef the tides ! VIL, Now triumphant, home from duty, They repose upen their arms, In the bliss of Love and beauty, Or fer peace,— or war alarms. vul. Crowu them with the wreaths of glory, With your green, immortal bays; They’ve upheld tha Nation’s honor, Well deserve their Nation’s praise ! McALBYs. Ch’tewn, July 6, 1881. ———— CORRESPONDENCE. 2 6 ae 7e do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions or statements of our correspondents. aa <= Our Boys at Sussex.” To the Editor of the Examiner. Deak S1r,—I read with some surprise the! entire histery by yeur correspondent, ** Vis. itor?” ef the trip of the 82nd. Battalion te Sussex, the Review, the Sham Fight, &c., &c., and it dees seem to me that a mere meagre and unsatisfaetery report of the ex cellent behavieur and conduct ef ‘‘ Our Boys at Sussex” could net be given. It was almost universally admitted, espeeially by these op the Grand Stand—whe had the best means of ferming a cerreet epinion—that the 82nd Battalion marched past just like regulars. that their seldierly appe rst penmally re ked on sa they passed by, and that they carried off the palm as the best Battalion in THE DAILY EXAMINER LONDON Retail. Prices Very Low for Cash. JUIs 3 PERKI Newest and best Gouds at the lowest prices. NEW STRIPED AND CHECKE NEW BUNTINGS, Charlottetown, May 19, 158). PIC-NIC TEA. PARTY SUPPLIES. Assorted Syrups ) On draught & in bottles and Choice quality and Lime Juice. Cheap. Confectionery )A_ large Assortment. , and . sh and Buiscuits. rieties, And a general steck of TEA PARTY SUPPLIES. « We invite all Tea Party Committees to call on us. BEER & GOFF. June 27, 81. GREAT BARGAINS| the feld. But your cerrespondent does not seem ‘to have neti¢ed the fikbraklsteipression i created by the P. E. Island Battalion, and | instead ef giving them ciedit for what they did,; as the other papers have done, yeur cer respondent into snoring, &c., and the newspapers of their ewn Province are behind hand im acknowledging the henor done the ‘Island by the handful ef men whe went to Sussex. Nanily. a prophet is not witheut honor, save in his own country, Yours truly, SPrEecraTOR. , T_ ta. > - 3 5 ‘Light Wanted. ~ To the Miditor of the Braminer. “~*~ Sir,—The other pight, $n gas lamp at Teirney’s corner was not lighted. Last night a faint glimmer could.be descerned, more like arvsh light er tallow candle than a gas jet. There was no light at the corner of Bayfield Street atten p. m._, The lamps on Eusten and Great George Streets sceméd te show just abont enough of light to apprise the travell-r of their. éxistence! Cun you give # reason? Gas Co. Yours truly, GRowLER. TELEGRAPHIC _ NEWS. THE NEWS FROM EUROPE. Loypon, July 4. The Chronicle’s despatch from St. Peters. burg announces that the Russian Consul at Sophia has telegraphed to M. Thiers that plot to assassinate Prince Alexander is dis. covered. Premier Ehrenroth has conse- quently gone to Sistova. Dustin, July 4. A Land League meeting was held in New Ross on Sunday. Ten thousand people were p t. Thomas Sexton, member ef Parliament for Sligo County, wes among the speakers. Vililte ii ih - \ Lexvox, July 4. \ Ties says * - Cornell crew mist how be satisfied that they have met better crews than themselves. 4 J 1 Beme, Saly 4. It is reported that the resignation of Gen- eral Caldini, as Minister to France, has been accepted. Lonver, July 4. Consul General Packard’s Fourth of July dinner at Liverpool has been aban- de weeteci gms. girre The Standard Jerepentont 44 3 se has determined to. mebi 100, troepa and send them to Africa to ut down the insurrection with a high and ay MARRIED. On the 5th inst., at the residence of the bride’s mother, by the Rev. D. H. Hind, EK. ‘Thomas Wickwire, to Helen, second daughter == Farquharson, Let 4°. Georgetown. 4 What has become of the able manager of the}: A YOUNG M Cape apply. — i) — DRESS GOODS. 8 Gees 3 83 Queen Street, AS I AM ANXIOUS TO Reituce my Stock in this Line RW. TREMAINE, . = . Ch’town, May 3, 1881. POR SALE OR TO LET. , 2 ce C peat Valuable Freehold Property, si . on Sidney Street, and owned by the heirs,of the late M. W. Skin sisting of Dwelling, Stable and Coach House. Also, a VACANT LOT, suitable for a Gar- den, adjoining the above. The House contains 1 large Shop, 7 Bed- rooms, )ining Room, Parlor and Kitchen. The Shop is at present occupied by the Inspector of Weights and Measures. Apply on the premises to ap29 MISS SKINNER, Strawberry Festival. — TI\HE Ladies of ST. PAUL'S CHURCH rpose having a STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, FANCY TALLE, REFRESH- MENTS, &c., on WEDNESDAY, 13th of J uly next. he Hon. John Longworth has kindly given the use of his lawn for the occasion. Admission 10 cents. Children half price. Gate open at 4 o'clock, .. |. MRS, C. PALMER, Sec’y. March 23, 1881—eam pat LIME, JUICE. -ONTSERRAT LIME FRUIT JUICE IVE (imported “im original Packages.) On Draught and Bottled at ECARIES HALL, June 14—lm _ DesBrisay’s Corner. take charge of a small ry at North Sydney, a sober man need ner, Eeq:, con- Furnitare Breton. None Apply to EDWARD McDONALD. North Sydaéy, May 20, '8l—lm [ju is of Every Description. 18, Ties, Gloves and Hosiery. oes land Charlettetown, July 4, 814 3aw Staple and. ee NS 20: D SILKS, ee a 1881 oes et jg) have \how, upon. the Shelves the Bulk of\ourSPRING! IMPORTATIONS. The Stock has been personally selected, and is Complete in all Departments, Wholesale and GHORGE DAVIES & CO. EG to. inform. their customers, and the public generally, that they have completed their Spring Importations, and are now ready with an Extensive Show of New Goods. SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON’S TRADE. Our Stock is first-class in every particular, and we enly ask an inspection of the same to convince you that we are giving the NEW SCARFS, NEW LACK GOODS, NEW. FRILLINGS, NEW GRENADINES, ™ NEW PRINTED CAMBRIGS, con® 6 gm, NEW PRINTED SATIN. ——20: NEW RIBBONS, NEW FRINGES. Latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Prints Large Display of Feathers and Flowers. MEN 3E VARIETY OF CLOTH AND TWEEDS AT VERY LOW PRICES. Si gnT 0; CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS.» ROOM PAPER. par; New Goovs sy Every STeamer. PERKINS & STERNS. ee ee = eee BOSTON BEANS! BAKED -IN- AMERICAN STYLE! AND— DELIVERED EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT, ‘Parties wishing to have a leave their orders at 0:0 pet of deliciously prepared Pork “| BEER & GOFF’S, Where sample can be seen. PRICE 20 CENTS PER POT (3 PINTS.) C. F. STACKPOLE. wie wn a “ SUMMER_ RESORT! ——:. 0; SEASIDE HOTEL RUSTICO BEACH, P. E. ISLAND. HIS BEAUTIFULLY-SITUATED aiid: well-known estab: lishment will be. open frem JULY 1st till SEPT. 10th for the accommodation of Guests and Visitors. Rates—$1.75 per day ; $10.00 per week ; $32.00 per month. 5 : To reach the Hetel a Coach will leave'Charlottetown every, Ay further information required — Also, arrangements have June 28, 1881. Wednesday and Saturday evening, calling for Guests; returning every Thursday.and Monday morning, at 9 o'clock, a. m. been made with Mr. Bagnall to, meet Trains from all peints at Hunter River, for passengers to ‘‘easide—seven miles. Address, .) SOHN NEWSON & CO., Charlottetown. Le ee ne ee a A NONE CHEAPER ! 20: J. B. MACDONALD © IS DAILY OPENING LARGE QUANTITIES OF - Fancy Dry Goods. 9:0i-—" TT iC ALL THE LATEST STYLES IN HANS, BOWNRTS, FEATHERS, (RIBBONS (AND FLOWERS. All the Novelties of the Season. Queen Street, Charlottetown. “Ch’'town, May 6—pat pres. “ST, AVABDS,” Valuable bldg ad Pad Lots | ~ WILL sell at AUCTION, on the Grounds, on THURSDAY, 7th JULY NEXT, at 11 o'clock, the following Valuable. Building and Paddock Lots :— Plot No. 1.—Fronting on the Mount Edward Road 80x160 feet, adjoining the Dwelling House of Mr. James Callagban. Plot No, 2.—Fronting on the St, Peter's Road, nearly opposite Kensington Brewery. The Land measures 683x160 feet, and hasa comfortable Doubles Tenement House thereon, —ALSo— Three Lots of one acre each, with fronts on two roads 33 feet wide, leading from the Upper to the Lower St. Peter's Road, and situxted immediately in the rear of Mr. Rat- tenbury’s property on the St, Peter’s Road, N. B.—The conditions of sale of the ebove properties not having been c mplied with, they are now ordered for positive sale, for cash. Pian can be seen at my office, WILLIAM DODD, June 23, '81—eod Auctioneer VINEGAR! VINEGAR! ry¥°EN CASKS JUST RECEIVED. For sale by ’ HORACE HASZARD. June 25—-31 eod Wool, Wool, Wool. ANTED by C. F. STACK POOL, at the Spring Park Wooi Shop. June 27, 81. iN >| . bh INN , wl NY Re \ ei ~ - it . — Le ae _ 7 ee z aig MSP “ PRINCE EDWARD” Will Call at Gharlottetown Axsout THE 20TH JULY, Beans delivered at their house every Saturday might, will) ana will carry Lobsters, Starch, and other products of the Island on freight, at very lowest rates. ---AlLSO— CATTLE & SHEEP, On the Uppe: Deck, and will sail for Liver- pool direct, On.or About the 2ist of July. | Shippers will please make early application ‘in order to secure room, For freight and other particulars apply to PEAKE BROS. & ©O., Managers. 'Ck’town, 15th June, 1881. ~DOMLUION EXHIBITION. OTICE is hereby given that the Secre- tary of the Advisory Board for this Pro- vince’ is instructed to receive from intending | competiters entries of all animals and articles ‘which they wish to exhibit at the Dominion Exhibition, to be held at Halifax. N. 8., from the 2lst to the 30th September next, with the view of submitting the same to the approval _of acommittee appointed for that purpese. All exhibits thus selected will be forwarded ‘to and from the said Exhibition free of charge _ to the exhibitor. rnished ou application to ” ws A. McNEILL, Secretary Advisory Board. Charlottetown, June 27th, 1881. mwf wkly tf , ' 2 one ORNE HIGHLAND WHISKY. ANALYTICAL SANITARY INSTITUTION, 54, Holborn-viaduct, E. C., London, Ang. 18,1879 Report on the Lornyz Hieniand Wuisky : “We have visited the bottling stores of Greenlees Brothers, ani have selected from the vats, samples of their Lorne Highland Whisky, and have subject. eee x roe examination oa an e saroples were v : tail, inl, and of pleasant See, and sed all the characteristics of pure | and _well-matured Scotch Whisky of the first quality. a agence Aru, H M. D. **Orro Heuner, F. C, §,, F. 1. C.” Agents : MESSRS. OWEN CONNOLLY & oe Charlottetown, P. Feb, 24, 1880 For Sale or to Let. 7“ AT Freehold Property, with a front of eighty feet on Pownal Street and eighty- four feet on Sydney Street, the House con- taining 16 large rooms and two Kitchens, Can be turned into one Dwelling by unlock- ing a door. Apply on the premises to MRS. BOSWALL. 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