fecal and Other Items. \ ry ea itu * b atseny c° will ippear ' \ a ur pr amme of Mr. Earle's Coacert wil am ear tu-iiwrroe © *Two cases of drankenness at the Stipendiary Mavistrate’s Conrt this forenoon. oo Axen Pavutsex, the Norwegian skater, and his brother, have arrived at Halitax. > Me. Georer W. Battie, formerly of Hali- fax, has taken charge of the Pictou Sfana rd 7 Don't forget the sale of papers and Mayza- zines at the Y. M. ©. A. heading Room this evening st 8.350 le > \ scnooxeR entered Souris harbor this morning at seven o'clock. This speaks highly for Souris a8 @ Wiater port, bili Tus “Northern Light” reached Pictou this forenoon, Sh» will remain there until day- light to-morrow morning > Parties desirous of learning telegraphy should apply to ‘'M, B.,” Rocklin UWouse, before Saturday. {jan2 3; i = Tus “imports” of the past year referred to in Tue EXamiyver’s review of 188%, were those ‘entered for consumption” only. > Frery-oN® thousand six hundred and sixty- three barrels of pickled fish were shipped from Halifax to the West Indies and Brezil during the year 1583. - > - ON toemorrow the tickets for Earle’s Con- cert will be for sale at the Diamond Book- store, C. P. Fletcher's, and Fraser & Reddin’s. They are only twenty-five cents each. an L. H. Davies, Esq, M. P., lectures in the Y. M. ©. A. Hall to-merrow evening, on “Great Men in Council.” Admission only tet cents. Give him a full house, vnins Mas. Read's funeral will leave the residence of the Archdeacon at two o'clock to-morrew. The statement in Monday’s Exawinzr, that it would take place on Tuesday, waa errone- cus, as. I. 0. O. F.—Port la Joie Encampment holds ite regular monthly session at Oddfellow's Hall, at eight o'clock this evening. The in- stallation of officers for the present year will take place. a Sa Tae eldest surviving daughter of Sir Hector Langevin is to be married on the 10th January to Thomas Chapais, son «f Senator Chapais, and Private Secretary to Lieut.-Governor Robitaille. - - > -_— Te.ecrarny.—If a sufficient number o- pupils apply at once, a class in Telegraphy will be opened about the 20th January. Address A. M., Lock Box 48, City. . jam 2 3i eod pd -_-—ySPs:si SeasonABLE Present.—As soon as the snow made its appearance, the neighbors of the St. Peter's Road congregation presented their newly inducted Pastor, the Rev. Mr. Mahan, with a very handsome sleigh. _ oe — Back From rae Norrnwesr.— Mr. Brown, of Little York, has returned from the Northwest. He is satisfied with the Is'and. He reports plenty more ready to {..low his example in returning home, bE iin Fred. Tue teachers and scholars of St. Paul's Sunday School will hold their annual tea arty to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon in St. Paul's Schoolroom at four o'clock. There will be o@ refreshment table. For visitors, only 15 cents. > We learn that the largest number of deposits ever made inthe Savings Bank in Charlottetown was on Monday last, beiog exactly ome hundred. From this, scme idea can be formed of the increase of business in that institution. Tus schooper ‘‘Active,” Captain Mann, which sailed from Halifax for Louisburg, on e 8th December, is considerably overdue, ud there ate grave fears for her safety. Her non-arrival at Louisburg will cause distress there, as she is loaded with supplies for the people in that neighborhood. ee Tue tea party given to-day in St. Patrick’s Hall, by the Rev. Father Carroll, to the upils of St Patrick's Catechism Classes, was Seay attended. Over four hundred little boys partook of the excellent tea prepared by the good ladies of St. Dunstan's gongregation, ‘Tuo mach praise cannot be bestowed on ali who contributed to make it a success. en Mr. J. McDovGatt, for eight years teacher in East Royalty School, has resigned hia posi- tion. Previons to his departure from the school on the 28th ult., he was waited upon by the pupils and presented with an address accompanied by a number of handsome and valuable presents. Mr. McDougall bas been most successful in the district, and was much esteemed by the pupils and inhabitants of East Royalty. Tae Scott Act cases were resumed at the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court this forenoon. An ar.ument arose regarding the legality of placing the defendant on the witness stand in these cases, A decision was not arrived at, and the cases of P. Connolly, P. C. Kelly, and J. Carroll, were postponed until Wednes- day next. Previous to adjournment J. Carroll was tined $50 for committing a breach of the Act on the 14th wit. o os on Tue “mummers,” of as they are commoply ealled ‘‘horribles” were a general attraction yesterday. Their dress was gay and comical, their caravan drawn by four grey horses, was grotesquely decked with bunting, and their acting throughout was ludicrous. hey passed through nearly every street in the city, and were well received on the route, . We believe the mummers of yesterday were the best ever geen in the city,and those who took part deserye credit. — —~o—. Zrow Cuvren Noties.—The annual congre- gational meeting, adjourned from Christmas eve, will take place to-night at 7.30, local time. Election of officers, trustees, and other business of great importance to the interests of the members and adherents of the church will be brought forward for consideration. Pewhoiders are especially inyited to be present, as well as all interested in the welfare of Zion Church among jtg members and adherents. _—->-... Wao Took 1 Caxg.The handsome cake for some time on exhibition in tho window of the Confe tlonery was awarded to the two parties who KUessed nearest the num- ber of beans contained in g certain bottle heretofore to be seen inthe store. The bottle contained 2.912 beans, Mr Maurice Blake guessed it contained 2.91) and Mr. Samuel Neleon guessed 2,910 To-day the cake was divided. Mr. Blake gave bis share in aid of the tea party given by Father Carroll to the boys of St. Patrick’s cateshiem classes, and Mr. Nelson presented his ty the mvubers Reflo Engin Company, | parties. , stones and sticks were freely used. Two of “tt. a A TELEGRAPHIC. NEWS, [Spectra Despavreyves to THe EXAMINER. } || The Critical Situation in Egypt Lonvon, Dee. 31. | A despatch to /Suakim says that Ei Mahdi descend upon Egypt proper. The insurrec. flonary movement is spreading along the coast, and Baker Pacha is convinced hat is of a religio-political character, _An Abyssinian demonstration on the Kassola road renders the situation stil} more critical. Nothing can be done at present as an immediate advance would mean dis- aster. British gunboats have gone to Massowah. There are 1,000 women and children, together with four soldiers bravely holding out at Sincat. Even with the promptes: action on the part of England, there will be barely time to save these people from a terrtble fate. It is believed that there are 20,000 rebels between Suakim and Sincat. Should the Egyptians attempt to march to Berber, it is believed that 100,000 rebels would oppose them. * A general order was issued on Monday, announcing the appointment of Baker Pacha, as Governor-General of Eastern Soudan. Major Holroyd, a British officer, has been dismissed from the Egyptian service for striking a native ofticer. Orangemen vs. Nationalists, Dromore, Ireland, Jan. 1. The Orange meeting was held in a field close to Dromore. About 20,000 persons were present. Col. Stewart Knox pre- sided. The Nationalist meeting was held in a field at the opposite end of the town. The rival parties were kept apart by large bodies of cavalry, infantry and police. Even this force was hardly able to prevent a collision. The Nationalist meeting was attended by about 2,000 (?) persons. In the evening several attempts were made by Nationalists to attack the Orange- men. After the close of the meetings, despite the efforts of the authorities, a serious fight was waged between the two Several shots were fired and the Nationalists were badly wounded; one Orangeman was bayonetted and is not ex- pected to live, A Nihilistic Murder. Sr. Perersevure, Dec. 31. It is reported that Lieut.-Col. Sadeikin, of the police for’e, was enticed into the Ralkoff building, near the Moscow railway station, where he was killed by Nihilists, The marderers left a letter behind them, stating that their next victims would be Count Tolstoi, Minister of the. Interior, and General Gresser, Chief of the St. Petersburg police. A Diamend Robber. New York, Jan. 1. & Kohn, diamond merchants of this city, has absconded with 30,000 dollarg worth of the firm's diamonds, A reward of 5,000 dollars is offered for his arrest. He is a native of Poland and speaks five languages. eee A Prosperous Year. ——_—— Ortrawa, Dec. 31. The Montreal Herald this morning contains a lengthy review of the commerce of 1883. The conclusions to be drawn from it are that the year has been a fairly prosperous one, and the New Year begins hopefully. Another Shooting Affray. Sr. Jous’s, Nrvv., Jan. 1. It is reported this evening that another shooting affray took place at noon to-day at Harbor Grace, in which seyeral were badly injured. No particulars have yet been learned, a Sudden Death. Brenoy, Austria, Jan. 1. Herr Belt, public executiener, has been found dead in his bed. Foul play is suspected. Canadian News, Orrawa, Jan. 1. The reception to-day, by His Excellency, the Governor-General, was largely ‘attended by citizens of the capital. Sir John likes the good old customs, and to-day he and Lady Macdonald received a host of friends. The Premier was in the best of spirits and looked well. The Official Gazette this week will contain the districts into which the Domi- pion has been divided for the purpose of | the Liquor License Act prased last session of Parliament. Weather Bulletin Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the Maritime Provinces. : Toronto, January 2--10 a. m. Increasing ly winds; cloudy weather, with snow, or in some localities rain. Lisporo’ AND Rescue Lo ces I. 0. G. T, er evening at Mount Stewart, the above Lodges gave a very ae ment in the Local Hall. The large Hal! was tastefully decorated. the platform well fur- nished, and each Ledge displayed a handsome barner. A very large audience attended, and the charge of admission, which was only twelve cents each, with many at half prioe, brought in the handsome return of $35. The ladies and gentlemen who performed the pro- ‘mme, did remarkably well, considering the ‘act that the whole affair was got up ip quick order, and they appeared on the platform without a rehearsal. The singing was,excel- lent, recitations very good, and reidings first- clase. Temperance flourishes in Mount Stewart, jalging by the amouat of thirsty rammies, “~ the ‘Independent Order” must be con+ ratalated on the standard of excellence which She’ various Lodges have attained to. Many strangers were present from long distances; the evening was 4 lovely one, and both trip THE DALY EXAMINER, TANUARY 3, 1884. Perkins ARE NOW OFFERING EXTRA GOOD the Daily News from intends to Leon Cronson in the employ of Goldsmith | 4 Scwooc EXxamtvarton,— On the 19th of December, examination was hel in the the ;lace. Rev «, pup ls in the various sul ated themselves « f tion of all present. /binson painstaking and consci: ntio. cher, the «amination a most inter .st « ment consisting of dialogues and singing, was given, SHIP AND HOUSE BUILDERS, Will find every requisite for the trade at Duchemin's Steam Factory, Becr’s Wharf, Always on hand, a complete stock of ship’s Blocks. Deadeves, Steering Wheels, —ALSO— g entertain Mouldings, in great variety, Cornice, Bare, Panel, Dcor and Window Finish, Spouting, Conductor and Handrail, Newel Posts, Balus- ters and every description of Turning. Fret, Circular and Jig Sawing, Plaining and Moulding turned out neatly and with des- patch. Satisfaction guaranteed. Don’t forget the place, Beer's Wharf near Mec Millan s Coal Depot. Albert Duchemin. Ch'town, Jan. 2, 1884. —wkly 61. APPLES, TEA, Eto. Y Auction, MONDAY, January 7th, at 2 o'clock at my Auction Room, Queena Street, 50 barrels Neo. L Winter Keeping Apples, in prime order, 25 Malt Chests Prime TEA, 20 boxes GRAPES. To close consignments, A. McNEILL, Auctioneer, Ch'tewn, Jan. 2, 1884 —in w f&s, For the Beuefit of All Concerned PW be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION at the APPRAISER’S OFFICE, Watér Street, on SATURDAY next, January 5, at 12 o’ clock, noon. | CASE BOOKS amaged per brigt. ‘‘Alpheta,” and sold pur- suant to survey and order ef condemnation by the Port Warden. Among tlhe books are: The Book of Deer, Life of St. Columba, Hanna’s Life of Chal- mers, Burton's History of Scotland, Scott's Complete Works in 100 vols , and cther Stau- dard works. A. McNEILL, Auctioneer Charlottetown Jan. 2, 18%3,.—8i. Dominion of Canada, Province of Prince Edward Island, IN THE SUPREME COURT. Morchants Bank of Halifax, Plaintiff, and Frank McDonald, an absent or abscon ling debtor, Defendant. Owen Connolley, Plaintiff, and Frank MeDonald, an absent of abscon ling debtor, Defendant, B* virtue of Her Majesty’s Writs ot Attach- 2 ment, to me directed, issued out of this Honorable Court in the above Writs:—I here- by give notice to all persons within the said Island, indebted to Frank M:zDonald the above-named defendant, to pay the several amounts of such indebtedness to me without delay, pursuant to the provisions of “The Absent Debtor Act 1873.” HENRY LONGWORTH, : sheriff, Sheriff ’s Office, Queen's Co,, Dec. 31, '83. [j@o2 ins. POLITICAL MEETING ee will te a Political Meeting in Belle Creek Schoolhouse, on FRIDAY, the 4th January, 1884, at & o'clock, p. m., for the purpose of discussing the wants of the District at whieh the representatives of the Liistrict far the General and Ixcal Govern- ments are rcspectinlly invited to attend. BENJAMIN BEARS, THOMAS JARDINE, WILLIAM SANDERS, DONALD R. MARTIN, JOSEPH BEARS. Jan. 2, 1883.— Sf. PETERS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE! EN DERS, for the removal of the Light. house from the west end to the south side of St. Peter's Island, will be received by the Agent of ‘he Department of Marine and Fisheries at Charlottetown, up to the 15th of January 1884, at ]2 o'clock, noon, The Agent will give all informatwn re- quired, A certified cheque, or cash, equal to 20 per cent. of the Teader will be required to accom- pany eac: Tender, which deposit wi!l be forfeited should the contractor, whose tender is accepted, fail to complete the contract. Tender to include stone foundations, repair- ing all damage and incurring all risks, as the Department will require the Lighthouse perfect in all respects heforg payment is made. ‘ The Dep-vi.snut does pot bind itself to accept any Tcnder, ARTEMU3 LORD, Agent Dept. Marine acd Fisherie were thoroughly enjoyable, — © trwa, Dec Bist, 1983,—21 Wednesday, & public school lat Union Road, Lot 34, Presence of most of the inhabitants of Steel examined ‘ the jects taught, and they vidently to the satis. is a After readings, recitations, Ch’town, Nov. 19, 1883. Mlannels and Blankets, Ulster Cloths and Mantle Cloths. Tweeds and Coatings, & Sterns — VALUE IN iur-lined Cloaks and Cloth Jackets, Wool Squares and Wool Scar’‘s, Fur. Muafis and Fur Caps VSLVETS, VELVETREBENS AND PLUSH, Winter Goods, of every description, Good and Cheap, at PERKINS & STERNS. ET SE , BEST STOCK OF ever shown by him. price. for the Holidays. Ch'town, Dec. 10, 1883.—mo we fr 2m =z = ——— Oo Try BOREHAM for a pair of GOOD BOOTS. W. R. BOREHAM, a 7 ) R. BOREHAM has now on hand the LARGEST AND BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPE:S, OVERSHOES & RUBBERS, His motto is a good article at a mniderititt LADIES’ AND GENTS’ FINE GOODS, a specialty. A nice lot of LADIES’ AND GENTS’ FANCY SLIPPERS North Side Queen Square. bam —— $$ Iss3-4. PRINCE EDWARD —— — 0: — Winter Arrangement. oo — STATIONS, | No. 1. No ge neta aiipape TRAINS DEPART.—FOR THE WEST ||: TRAINS ARRIVE.—FROM THE WiST. ISLAND RAILWAY. N AND AFTER MONDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1883, trains QO will run daily as follows (Sundays excepted ):— meer er Uharlottetown..... dp 740am_ 2.40 Royalty Junction...,, 800 “ | 3.00 North Wiltshire..... 6.52 * | 38 Hunter River........ —.* 4 03 Bradalbane.......... 1944 * | 43% Ceunty Line......... 9.52 * 4.47 Pee. Sos Fe ven 10.08 *“ | 601 Keusington....... .. 19.30 * 5.21 Summerside. ar 11.05 * 5.55 ee an dp 1.00p. m.| Miacouche........... eco Wellington.......... “hee 4 NLS 6a so dn uae |2s2 « GUAT 66 05 opr cons , 3.50 Bloomfield..,........ ; 4.15 * Ge eee Te | 4.54 * Pigwith.... 020000: ar, 6.50 “ | || Tignish’.........-. dp’ eet STATIONS. | No. 2 | No. 4 f) iia viliapiigsttinpacias lial, p.m. | Yharlottetown ....ar 3 20p. mn, |10.80 &. mD. a Royalty Junction \ép, 3.00 © 10.08 * “sé t| y y 4 i ar, 255 * : ‘* | North Wiltshire. .... r2.e6* 38 * ‘«; ‘| Hunter River........ ,148 * | 907 * s || Bradalbane.........>, LM? 1 oe || County Lime......... Loy. 18a “ 7 VE RORRN kee « 0 nos 6 be 12.46 ** | 8.08 * ‘* || Kensington.......... 12.25 oo 1 7.46. 28 || Summerside... .. oe - ‘a = || Miscouche........... 10.48 *' ‘| Wellington.......... 1020 * | Port Hill............ 9.38 “ ee 8.20 * || Bloomfield .......... 7,86 °° \| Alberton............ a7 iP 6 20a m. -_—_—— ee TRAINS DEPART.—FOR THE EAST. : TRAINS ARRIVE.—FROM THE EAST. Sugar- Cranuleted, ISs3-4. werk bud ‘ea, Port » Rico, hhads., trerces aud SS SIGN OF THE ELEPHANT - SEED WHEAT. HAVE just received from Ontario (ONE CAR LOAD (500 bushels), WHITE RUSSIAN SEED WHEAT : specially selccted for my own trade | This Wheat can now be seen at my store | or will eend samples by mailto any address free PRICE, $200 per bushel of 60 Ibe. | (contajaing 2 bush each) 25 cents extra All orders filled promptly and jn their turn. Tito be sent by rail will be delivered on board train without «x're charge. TERMS CASH. Remittances should be ‘'mede by Registered Lett-r. Fractions of a dollar may be sent in one or thre cent postage stamps. As there will be a rush for this wheat, those who desire te secu e some of it should order immediately. Address 4 ‘ George Carter, Upper Great George Bt. Ch’town, Dec. 27, 1883.—law wkly. Bags IN STORE ® Flour— uperior xtra, Choc Brands, Patent Roller, *' Beaver,” * Kent Refived, bbls; Bar- bbis., Molasses—Cheice Harbadors, Antigua’ Trividad, puns. tierces and bbls, Tea—tine \ew Season's, Kaisow ongon., Raisins —New Layers. Currants— Proviscial and cases and half-bbls Rice—100 lb. and 50-lb. sacks, heese —Cornwalland Duvk River Factories, tiscuit—sSo la, Sugar, Fruit, Wine, etc. aerosene—Mtandard fom, test, Prime White, Water White, bbis ; Pravt’s Astral, cases, 5-gal. tins, Seda— Bi-card. Washing Soda, sole Leather—logau's Beat, No. 1 and Valeccias and Londou l'atras, bbls., No. 2. Pipes —T. D. aad Woodstock, 1 and 2-gross boxes, Matches—Chase’s, 10 and 15-gross boxes. Soap Pale, Hong Kong, Superior Brown, Wrapping taper — Manila, Brows straw, Paper Bags, assorted sizes, Brooms, Pails, Tobacco, etc. Wholesale at Lowest Prices. | FENTON T. NEWBERY. Ch’town, Dec. 19, 1883. — -——— - | STATIONS. No. 5. | No. 7. | | Charlottetown...... dp 2.30p. m. 2.50 ** | Royalty Junction dp 255 a) ceive «oben as EE ote ccs weeds a o ar} 405 ‘ Mount Stewart.. \ ie 415 CIEE, «ve Secon. | 5.25 * Seorgetown,.......ari 6.00 “ | Meunt Stewart....dp 4.10 p. m. CU uae ice se dene 450 ‘ Os one's oss gis * Beer Rivet. 4.5... 6.06 * ey ar! 6.50 *% i Charlottetown.... STATIONS, | | No. & ’ No. 6. ar 10.45 a, m, Royalty Junction.... 19.22 “ | [pat Gi eod wy wy pat sj her 3i -- = SOLE LEATHER, $75 Sides Logan's No. 1 and No, 2, | AT BOTTOM PRICES. | FENTON T. NEWBERY. | Dec, 19, 188?,—pat 5i. wly wily pat ber ej 8 —_—_-—-— oe eS WOU bccn cccgcvh be 0.06: * , Bedford. ii. .ciss> 2 9. a oe | ’ q. a) Mount Stewart.. = 900 « CGO, oc ccc cccce Pe Georgetown....... dp! 7 15a. m. | Mount Stewart ....ar i Fue oon 6 65.083 |) St. Peter’s.......... i Ce kas odees 7.09 “ 1 EE hides +cas dp: | 6 25 a. m, ! anand hones <—iatib <n —-e — Rai! way Office, Mharlottetown, Dec. 17, 1883. Rar Trains are run by Eastern Standard Time. SP FABLES GRAKD CONCERT JAMES COLEMAN, Superintenden~ se hts satisfaction. Halt chests very cheap to the trade. TEA. TEA. BEER & COFFS. UR TEA is giving splendid ‘ 24cts., 30cts., and 36cts, ~ Rrices, wholesale, very low. Prices, retail) FIVE POUND TINS, (screw top), excludes the air, pre- serving the flavor and strength of the Tea. Just what is wanted. BEER & GOFF. ILL tuke place inthe Y. M. ©. A. Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4th. Tickets, 25 cents; to be hed at Mr, Fletcher's Music Store and at Fraser & Reddip’s Concert at eight, sharp. No encores. 8. N. EARLED Ch’town, Dec, 8,--2aw VALUABLE tani FOR SALE a VHE Subscribers offer for sale by private i contiect that valuable arm sad Bysi- uess Sivud belonging to the Es ete of the late ndward Roberson, sitoate at belfast, Lot 87. The farm consists of one hundred acres, about sixty cf whih are covered with @ sTowth of bardwocd unequalled in the Pro- vince, There ig on the premirer, a Dwelling douse. Store, Warehouse, large Bar: , Ho se sud Cow Stable, Coach House and other out- ujidings, «ll in good & patr, Thi» property cff-rs great inducements to intending purchasers Terms casy and made known on 4p, lica- Hob to either of the undersigned, An undoubted title will be given GEO DAVIES, uste ALEX caMeion, and Executors F. L,. HA ZsRD. late BE. Roberac a, Ch'téwn, Deo, 27, 1oe6,—Udi oud whly 3i, . t ) Se eee