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OFFICES— O’Halloran’s Building, Great George Street, Charlottetown. Gao” Money to Loan, W. W. Scutivay, Q. C. | Caxstza B. Macysitt Jan. 16, '83. LIFE INSURANCE, United States Life lusurance Co, CTY OF NEW YORK. ORGANIZED 1850. —_—_—_——eer New Features, Incuntestible Policies, Prompt Settlement of Claims Guaranteed. Apply at residence, Weymouth Street, from §to 10a. m, and 4 to 6 p. m. A, i. MePHERSON, Agent. Sept. 25, 1883. —2aw STANDARD LIS ASSURANCH OU, T the 57th Annual General Meeting of the Standard Life Assurance Company, heid at Edinburgh on Tuesday, the 24th of April, 1853, the following results for the year ended 15th November, 1853, were re- ported :-—- 3,035 new proposals for life as- surance were received the year for 2,561 proposals were accepted, ming assuring $ 9,754,085 38 7,239,048 13 The total existing assurances 10 force at 15th (Of which $7,753,031.15 was reassured with other oflices) The claims by death which arose during the year amount- ed, including bonus addi- tnd » woo oo GOMMISSION Merchants, The annual revenue amounted at 15th Noyember, 1882, to The invested funds at same date amounted to Being an incyease duving the year of 29,503,416 G0 1,062,648 35 JOHN LONGWORTH, Agent for Charlottetown, THOMAS KERR, Inspector vf Agencies. Ch’town, Aaguat 2, 18838 ‘DR. BENNET YALLS attention to “THE ELECTRO C MAGNETIC CORSET.” exact pattern as worn by the Princess of Wales, the bealth- viving powers of which, especially in female diseases, are very great, Can be had at FRASER & REDDIN’S. To be worn 43 an ordinary corset and lasting longer and fitting superbly trimmed with Valencienes lace. Deo. 3, 1883. ioe sai Nee o1| EDWARD T. RUSSEL & G2., 4,267,546 00) a ape a rennet TR This is true JUST REGEWED, ALL SIZES ENGLISH 7, : Th, ‘ Ns °% 2 1 as . iron bedsteads and Gribs, MARKED LOW. Largest and best assortment of PICTURE MOULDING in the city, selling by the foot or made up very cheap, 5 LOOKING GLASSKS, every variety and price, from 6x< to 24x6). New Plates for old frames, FANCY GOODS, in every variety, viz :— Brackets, Music Stands, Easels, and Canter- burys, Fire Screens and Tables (combined), Fiower Stands and Light Stands, Folding Chairs and Rocking Chairs, Chess Table and Ladies’ Work Table (something new), Smiok- ers’ Stands, Parlor Easels, etc., etc, Two very fine BAGETELLE BOARDS. FRAMED CHROMOS, MANTLE MIRRURS (new patterns), Upholsteriag Department, DREW, a Under the management ot MR. veteran in the trade. We have just received our Fall and Winter Stock of Goods, comprising forty-five different pieces of Furniture Coverings, Gimp and Buttons to match, Hessions Tickinge, Hair Cloth, imitation of Leather, ete., ete. In this department to give satisfaction, as cur stock was purchased in the cheapest markets and marked aecordingly. HAIR MATRASSES, FLOCK do., EX- CELSIOR do, STRAW do. FEATHER BEDS, Every variety of Spring Beds, Dominion Wire Matrasses, best in the market, every bed wa; ranted, price $x.00, We have now on hand (and are manufac- turing daily) a large and varied stock of Household Furniture, comprising ™any new and beautifal designs. Particular attentiun given to ordered work. KILN-DRIED STOCK and BEST WORK- MANSHIP, every time. Venetian Blinds, Inside and Oatside Shut- ters, School and Church Furniture, | Machine Jobbing, Wood Turning, etc., etc. Prices low. Factory, Office and Showrooms, King Square. Show Rooms, 83, Gueen Street. MARK WRIGHT & 60. Ch'town, Nov. 1883.—3aw Branch MONCTON Sash aud Boor Factory. 4 4k. P. LEA, io returning thanks to the ly public for the liberal patr< nageextended to him while in business in Charlottetown, begs leave to inform his old customers and! the public generally, that he, in company with Mr. William Rogers, has appointed Messrs. B. Williams & Co, Lumber and Coal Dealers, Pownal Wharf, | Charlottetown, our agents, who will keep: constantly on hand a full supply of Mould- ings, Window Sashes, Doors, etc., at LOWEST CASH PRICES. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. LEA & ROGERS, Moncton, N. B, Sept. 5, 1888.—2aw wly _? i re 4 A, a ¢ : b om 7 Si: s Tr Oe Maga Re ee onl Sg fo : 3 ‘ _ ‘ t é ' “ ‘ r * ' ss 4 i hea a TERS GEN BRAL NG, 284 STATE STREET, BOSTON. Particular attention given to the sale of Fish and Produce of all kinds, JTusre 22, 18%3.—6m p, Island Pottery. \ TE are Agents for the P. E. Island \ Pottery. Orders sent to us will re- ceive prompt attention. Jars, Jugs, Bean Pots, Mugs, Flower Pots, Spitoons, Stove Stones, etc., etc., in stook. BEER & GOFF AGENTS Ch’town, Oct, 26, 33. Liberty, when Free-born Men, having to advise the Public, may speak free,’’—Evxirwrs. CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1884, SES le © kee Mite THE CHARLOTTETOWN Sy Charles Reade. FLUUR, FEED AND PROVISION, wet sn lie came on deck, just touching his hat, as if to brush away a fly, and, removing an enormous cigar from his mouth, said, *Wal, so this is the ‘Springbok.’ Spry little boat she is, how many knots can-ye get out of her now? Not that | am curious,’ | ‘About twelve knots.’ ‘And when the steams off the pile, how many can you sail? Not that it is my busi- ness /’ ‘Eight or nine. Patent) ness P ‘Hum! You have been over some water looking for the gal, Where do you hail from last ! ‘The Society Islands. CRUSHED FEED, either Oats and Barley or Oats, Barley and Corn. APPLES, hear me my catechism ? : which will be suld by the barrel or by the pound, at rates very Jitile over barrel prices. ‘No, [am not one of your prying sort. _ Where are ye bound for now? Ch’town, Dee, 18, 1883. | ‘1 am bound for Easter Island.’ ‘Have you heard anything of the gal ?’ ‘No.’ ‘And when do ye expec’ to go back to England as wise as ye came?’ *% A ‘Never, while the ship can swim,’ cried seas . Moreland, angrily, to hide his despondency 5} Seer els g from this stranger. ‘And now it is my , turn, I think. What schooner is this? by, ‘ 1} ATTN ry | MERCHAL ALLOK eral “A ” 7 . te mint skippin’--and a printing press ; an’ that’s the instrument of civilization, I x rOpD on 7 . . ‘ ther think.’ S OVER-STOCKED with the tollowing GOODS, and offers “ “Wa, sir: and why in Heaven’s name them ata did you change your course ?” | ‘Wal, reckon I changed it—to tell you a lie, REDUCTION GF TWENTY PER CENT, =| ty'Sounts , i | ‘Ay; the darndest etarnal lie that ever came out of a man’s mouth. Fust, there’s an unknown island somewheres about, | Gents’ Woollen Underwear, Flannel Shirts, Fur that's e° kinder flourish beforehand. On: that island there’s an English gal wrecked.’ | Caps, Kid Mits, Sleigh Robes. | Exclamations burst forth on every side at “ons le, HE J 2 South Side Queen dquare, near Queen Street, Py A\® to announce that they have on hand the following goods, which they are pre- pared to sell at reasonable prices and in quantities to suit purchasers: What is your busi- Fleur (Superior Extra, Strong Bakers’ and OATMEAL, CORNMEAL, BRAN, SHORTS, OATS, whom commanded, and whither bound?’ ‘The Julia Dodd; Joshua Fullalove; bound for Juan Fernandez, with a raw) material of civilization—look at the var- | | | this. ‘And she is so tarnation ‘cute, she is a, fiving ducks all over creation with a writing ; ; _ tied to their legs, telling the tale, and set- - \ ~4 & ins ; ap ¥ EK; RC Gp A res g NW G8 ting down the longitude. There, if that a ‘isn’t a buster, I hope I may never live to tell another.’ WHICH’ YOU CAN HAVE ‘God bless you, sir,’ cried the General. ‘Where is the island.’ ‘What island ?’ ‘The island where my child is wrecked.’ ‘What, are you the gal’s father? said Joshua, with a sudden touch of feeling. ‘Iam, sir. Pray withhold nothing from MADE TO YOUR MEASURE Cheaper Than Imported Ready Made. ‘ ‘Why, Cunnie,’ said the Yankee, sooth- BD. A. BRUCE, ais dene tah ben it's a buster? ‘Heo. ; a lever, the lie is none o’ mine. It’s that old 72 Queen Sireet, Charlottetown ‘cuss Skinflint set it afloat; he is always Dec, 20, 1883.—eod wkly p isoning these peaceful waters.’ was, and where he could be found. Did you board me JANUARY. == 0 Issa, Annual Clearance Sate At I. B. MACDONALD’S. AM now having my Annual Clearance Sale, and will CLEAR IS84. OUT Wool Goods in | awful; Scarfs, Clouds, Wool Squares, Heavy Winter Cloths, Winter Dress Stuffs, | Ladies’ Fur Caps and Mufts, Ladies’ Fur Tippets, | Ladies’ Feitand Fur Hats, Men’s Fur and Cloth Caps, Menm’s and Boys’ Ulisters, Overcoats and Reefing Jackets, Alo Kemnants in Cloths, Remnants in Dress Stuffs, Remuants in Prints, and Remnants in Canton Flannel:. itirying all about the rigging. = | | Rolleston asked eagerly who Skinflint ‘Wal, he is a sorter Jack-of-all-trades, etarnally cruising about to buy gratis— those he buys of call it stealing. Got a rotten old cutter, manned by his wife and family. They get coal ont of me for fur, and sell the coal at double my price; they kill seais and dress the skins aboard ; kill fish and salt ‘em aboard. Ye know when that fam’ly is at sea by the smell that per- vades the briny deep an’ heralds their approach. Yesterday the air smelt so I said to Vespasian here, ‘I think that sea-skunk is out for there’s something a pisoning the ceru- lean waves an’ succumambient air.’ We hadn’t sailed not fifty miles more before we run agin him. Their clothes were Hails me, the varmint does. Vesp and I, we work the printing-press together, an’ so oder him to loo-ward, not to taint our Ottaheitans, that stink of ile at home, but I ’em biled before I'd buy em, an’ now they’re vilets. ‘Wal, now, Skinflint,’ said I, ‘I reckon you're come to bring me that harpoon o’ mine you stole last time you was on myisland? ‘I ' : ‘ | never saw your harpoon,’ says he, ‘I want to These goods must be cleared out and Bargains Extraordinary know have you come across the ‘Springbok?” will be given, ‘Mebbe I have,’ says 1; why do you ask?’ J. B. MACDONALD'S, ‘Got news for her,’ said he; ‘and can't find ‘her nowheres.’ So then we set to and Ch’town, Jan. 12, 1884.—2aw wkly, Queen Street. \fenced a bit;and this old varmint, to put 'me off the truth, told me the buster. A j}month ago he was boarded—by a duck. ' i } | THE EXAMINER JOB PRINTING OFFICE i | i HAS LATELY BEEN REPLENISHED WITH | A Large Supply of Printing Types and Material OF THE LATEST INVENTION AXD BEST DESCRIPTION, AND WE ARE NOW PREPARED, | {want to buy one?’ says he. | And this yar duck had a writing tied to his leg, and this yar writing said an English gal was wrecked on an island, and put down the very longitude. ‘Show me that duck,’ says, ironical. ‘D’yetakeusforfools? says he; ‘we ate the duck for supper.’ ‘That was like ye,’ says I; ‘if an angel brought your pardon from heights celestial, you'd roast him, and sell his feathers far swan’s-down; mebbe ye ate the writing! I know y’are ahungry lot.’ “The writing is in my cabin,’ says he. ‘Show it to me,’ says I, ‘an mebbe I'll believe ye.’ No, the cuss would only show it to the ‘Springbok;’ ‘There’s a reward, says he. ‘What’s the price of a soul aboard your cutter?’ I asked him. ‘Have you parted with yours, as you ‘Not one as would carry me right slick away to ever- lasting blazes,’ says 1. So then we said | good-morning, and he bore away for Val- paraiso. Presently I saw your smoke, ard that you would never overhaul old Sunk- amalee on that track; so I came about. Now Under the Careful and Skilful Sapervision of Mr. J. W. Mitchell, reeirye use cts cuss knows where the gal TO PRINT LETTER HEADS, RECEIPTS, POSTERS, DODGERS, dc., Ke, BILL HEADS, BLANK CHEQUES, NO@TLs OF HAND, HAND BILLS, | his cabin. is, and mebbe got her tied hand and fut in Au’ I'm kinder sot on English girls; they put me in mind of butter and honey. Why, my schooner is named after jone. So now Cunnie, clap on steam for Vaiparaiso, and you'll soon overhaul the old stink-pot; you may know him by the brown patch in his jib-eail, the ontidy var- |mint. Pull ont your purse and bind him to drop lying about ducks and geese, and tell you the truth; he knows where your gal is, SINGLE Copies Two CENTS. VOL. 14.-—-NO. 66. all pushing and driving to words. Captain Moreland begged him to step down into his cabin, and there the General thanked him with great warmth and agita- tion for his humanity. ‘We will follow your advice at once,’ said he. ‘Is there anything I can offer you, without offence ?’ ‘Wal,’ drawled the Yankee, ‘I guees not. susiness an’ sentiment won’t mix nohow, Business tovk me to the island, sentiment brought me here. Ill take a shake-hand all around; and if y’bave got live fowls to spare, ’ll be obliged to you for a couple, fou see i'm colomzing that darned island; an’ sowing it with grain an’ Ottaheitans, an’ niggers, an’ Irishmen, an’ all the cream o creation: and I'd be glad of a couple o’ Dorkins to crow the lazy varmint up.’ | This very moderate request was heartily complied with, and the acclamation and cheers of the crew followed this strange character to his schooner, at which his eye glistened and twinkled with quiet satisfac- tion, but he made it a puint of honor not to move a muscle. Before he could get under way, the ‘Springbok’ took a circuit, and, passing within a handred yards of him, fired a gun to leeward by way of a compliment, seta cloud of canvass, and tore through the water at her highest speed. Outside the port of Valparaiso she fell in with Skinflint, and found him not quite so black as he was painted. The old fellow showed some parental feeling, produced the bag at once to General Rolleston, and assured him a wearied duck had come on board, and his wife had detached the writing. They took in coal, and then ran west- watd once more, every heart beating high with confident hope. (To be continued.) catch his Attainment of Stature. PROGRESS OF THE GROWTH OF THE SEXES IN GREAT BRITAIN, The investigations of the anthropo- metricof the British Association have made more or less clear several interes- ting facts respecting the growth of the two sexes inthe British Isles. The period of most rapil growth is from birth up to five years of age, and then both sexes grow alke, the girls being a little shorter and lighter than the boys. From five to ten the boys grow a little faster than thegirls, but from ten to fifteen the girls grow the fastest, and at between eleven and a half and fourteen ure actually taller, and at twelve and a half to fifteen and a half are heavier than the boys. The boys, however, take the lead between fifteen and twenty years, and grow at first rapidly, but afterwards slower, and complete their growth at about twenty-three years; while girls grow very slowly after fifteen and attain their full stat- ure at about their twentieth year. The tracings and tables show aslow but steady increase in stature up to the sixtieth year in men; but statistics of women are too few after the age of twenty-three to determine anything correctly. The strength of males in- creases rapidly from twelve to nineteen years, more slowly and regularly up to thirty years, after which it declines at an increasing rate to the age of sixty. The strength of females increases at a more uniform rate from nineteen years and more slowly to thirty, after which it falls off in a similar manner to thatof the males. At eleven years femaies are weaker than males by twenty-two pounds. The fact that man continues to grow ia stature up to his fiftieth year contradicts the popular notions on the subject, according to which he ceases to grow before he reaches half that age. EO A Suggestive Present. A short time ago the Students Class '86, Science, atMcGill, discovered that the face of one of their numbers was being covered with a downy substance commonly called whiskers, This dis— peased his comrades, who did not like to have his counténance hidden from them,and they besought him to remove the down, but without avail. Then some of the wise and enterprising ones laid their heads together, and the out- come was that the next day the students assembied and presented the gentleman in question with a handsome- ly illuminated address, whieh praised his many good qualities, and expressed their appreciation of his merits. At the conclusion of the address one of the students stepped forward and placed a square package in the hands of the re- cipiext of the address. That gentleman, though taken altogether by surprise, made a short speech, thanking them tor their kindness to him, and conclud- ing by saying that “the present was as welcome as it was unexpected.” Then, with beamiog face and trembing fingers, he untied the ribbons on the parcel, took of the tissue paper in which it was wrapped, and foupd—a pair of razors and a bar of lauudry soap. Let us draw the curtain. Horsford’s Acid Phosphate pOR ALCOHOLISM Dr. C. 8. Ellis, Wabash, Ind., says: “I prescribed it fora man who had used intoxi- cants to excess for fifteen years, but during the last two years he has entirely abstained. He thinks the Acid Phosphate is of much On Short Notice, in Good Sivle, at Cheap Penete e e e bemefit tu him,” neg e eee ee ee Lane gi ten the A ne ee . ‘ aa y a -