sti Mid. BS cl i a ’ : 4 4 some of the largest oysters ever brought to -earnot be equalled as regards soundness and aoa ee ee IS " 2 _—_ Leeal and Other. Items. Tae Island steamers went on their te. gular trips at the seal hour this moraing. Wit» Ganss.—A larg: ‘lock was yester- da, seon flvimys ina northe ‘ly direction. Toys in great variety and at all prices, a Hasaris Byoxstore, West, Bide Queen Squa ‘e.—- hi Tue regular quarterly meeting of the Benevolent Irish Society will take place at St. Dunstan’s Reading Room this evening. A Great Bankrupt Satz at Orr & Co’s.—Now is the time, and Orr’s the place, to get bargains.-—10i Rarstns 12cts. per pound, Currants Scts, furkish Prunes 12ets., Egyptian Dates 20cts., Cranberries 6cts. a quart—at the Confectionery—2ins. Masonic. —Regular Communication of St. John’s Ledge of A. F: and A, M., will be held at their Lodge Room-to-morrow even- ing, the 11th imst., at 8 o'clock, p. m., for election of officers. Porttand Roseery.—John Buchanan, of Po tland, N. bB., broke imto his brother's trunk ou Friday last and filched $400 there- from. He was caught shortly afterwards with $97 in his pocket. P.E L Propuce.—On Fridaylast a cargo of Island produce was sold by auction in Halifax at the following prices: calico and early rose potates at 24 and 25 cents per bushel ; oats at 43 cents per bushel ; and butter at 17$ cents per Ib., and turnips at 05 cents per bushel. A Dreaprut Ocran CatastropHe.-—--A London despatch of the 7th says the steamer Mizpah, from Seville for Leith, collided yesterday with an unknown vessel off Beachy Head. Both vessels sunk. So far only one man is known to have been saved. Mr. Cuartes WINKLER, of the Union House, is sending to the Paris Exposition this ty The number which he is sending varies from 21 to 12 inches in length. They were taken at Cascumpec, and, we dare say, size. ApMTRAL Stet Apotpuus Stave, K. C. B.— The latest mail advices from London announce the death, at the age of seventy-four, of Ad- miral Sir Adolphus Slade, K. C. B., fifth son of the late General Sir John Slade, Bart, G. C. B., colonel ot the Fifth Dragoons Guards, and equerry tothe late Kimg of Hanover, by his first wife. wt 7 ; Aquatic.—The Sporting Times saya a Toronto gentleman offers to match Court- ney of Union Springs to row’ two races, one of three miles and one of five. miles, with} Hanlon, the Canadian champion, for two thousand five hundred dollars each match, races to come off early in the spring. . Quiex Worx.—The ship James Duncan arrived at Queenstown yesterday, in 16 days from this port. She arrived here at 10 p. nt, on the 9th ult. Since then she dis- charged 640 tons cargo, and loaded 57,840 bushels oats and 500 pieces deal, and made the passage to Queenstown—all in the short space of 29 days. Weare glad to see that Castain Kickham has added another to his many rapid passages in this fine ship.— Pat. Larceny-—On Friday evenineg last, the store of Mr. William Crabbe, on Prince Street, OUR CHURCHES. Services and Sermons on Sunday ST, PAUL'S. In the morning, Rev. David FitzGerald reached on the “tiuly Soripiuces.” Rev. « Osborne, mn the course of the evening wrmon, OX pressed a cesive to have the ser- aon printed for cireulation throughout the Province. Mr. Usborne preached on the ** Second Advent.” He selected his text from the Gospel for the day— ** And lift up your heads for your redemp- tion draweth nigh.” There is, he said, much in the Holy Scrip- tures which is terrible; and nothing is: painted in stronger colors than the prophet-: ic descriptions of the Second Coming of our Lord. . A sure test of practical holiness is the feeling with which a person anticipates the approach of the Judge of all the earth. [f itis anticipated with trembling, all is not right. If with holy fear and joyful expecta- tion, the Christian may be sure that his’ name is written among those of the re- dsemed. The Old Testament abounds with: prophecies of a ‘‘ Coming” of the Messiah altogether different from the humility in which He cime as the Babe of Bethlehem. By : that coming we were redeemed a price. But ‘the Second Coming will be when Christ comes to take His redeemed people Home. This is not a matter upon which Christians differ in opinion—it is a part of the faith of the Catholic Church. We all believe that then we shall be free from pain and death. We all believe that then our redemption will be complete and perfect—if “‘ we are found in him.” ‘* We must be found in them,” and in order to be found in them, we must grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This Advent season is the time to think of these things and to resolve afresh to be ready, when the time comes, to sing the Song —the Eternal Song—of the redeemed. ST. PETER’S. ** The Use of Holy Scriptures” was the subject of ‘Rev. George W. Hodgson’s dis- course at. morning service. In the evening Er. Hodgson spoke of the Second Coming of Our Lord. PRINCE-STREET METHODIST BRICK CHURCH. In'the morning Rev. Mr. Bernie conduct- ed the service and preached a very practical sermon from the 15th Psalm. In the even- ing Rev. John Lathern preached from Matt. Vi:13: ‘* Deliver us from evil.” ST. JAMES’ CHURCH. : The discourse in the morning, delivered before a full congregation, was based upon i is the Bord.’ } Thep er called attention -to. the cir- cumstances in which the Disciples were placed—their return to their ordinary oc- cupation—the discouraging results of their toil—their slowness to recognize in the per- son of the seeming stranger the friend whom ‘they had loved, and for a. brief season had lost. He then noticed the new aspect in which matters were when John made the discovery. ‘‘ It is the Lord,” as perplexity gives way, to suré guidance—distress to comfort—failure to success. The principal lessons drawn from the passage were: Ist, That we see things aright only when we find Christ in them. 2nd, That love quickens the perceptive faculty. 3rd, That they who are enabled by love to see him, know that He loves them. (a.) In unfolding these positions it was intimated that the Scriptures assign to the words in Jho. X XI. chap., 7th verse : was entered, andjthe contents of the till taken therefrom, About-the same time, the store of Mra. McLeod, on Grafton Stréet was entered, and a lot of small wares taken. Two boys, nanied Robt. Miller and Peter McMahon, were arrested for the first. After the examination of thé latter and another witness, the former was sent for trial to the Supreme Court. Christ the place of Creator, Preserver, and ‘Ruler; and therefore we understand the ' world around us, the circumstances of our personal life; and the history of the Church and of nations, only in so far as we see the hand of a loving friend and Saviour control- ; ling all things. This thought disposes us to submission under trial, animates us to com- Acapta Cottear.— At the Governor’s| pliance with Divine direction, and delivers mevting, held on Thursday last,..in’Wolf-| us from distressing care. (b.) Phe intui- vills, ‘ buildings for the students of the three in- stitutions in Horton. A public meeting was held in the Baptist Church the same day, and $9,000, was subscribed. Meetings will be held throughout Nova Scotia, New ; of , Brunswick and P. E. Island for the pur-|the notice of pose of soliciting subscriptions. $10,000 will serve for the present. it was decided to erect threenew| tions of love were then dw . upon, an ability to understand and sympathize with {men rather through a kindred spirit than , through mere force. of intellect—as friend recognizes friend . by look and _ tone voice and mien, which escape others, so the heart of a leving disciple is the readiest to pierce the:guise of a seeming stranger, and find in ‘} hima loved and loving friend. Hence re- A Misstne Sreamer.—There is a vague! ligion addresses itself to the common heart suspicion that the steamship wrecked off | of man—to his spiritual sympathies, to his Ushant is the ‘‘City of Barlin,” and the fact that packages have been found, ad- dressed to the British Colonial department, . felt wants, and to his sense of the Divine benignily, The Gospel, the Saviour, life and joy, may be laid hold of by qualities add to the belief, as Assistant Secretary | and conditions which belong to the many. Plunkett, of the British Legation at Wash- ington, was a passenger. ‘The steamer had 52 cabin and 120 stee crew of 150. . Amo e Rigby and Greenhill of team. The steamer was probably one of the best appointed on the ocean. She was ship-rigged and could make good speetl under sail alone. She. had eight life-boats,\ numerous life-buoys, and was commanded by the veteran Captain Kennedy, who has made over 500 voyages across the Atlantic. The cargo was valaed at $350,000. nssengers were e passengers, and af British, rifle | ' They are not offered only tothe faculties which distinguish the few. « As love begételove, the fact of our loving Christ, and in love recognizing and owning Him, implies the earlier fact that He loved, and’still -leves us. John, the loving dis- ciple,-was “also the ‘“ disciple whom Jesus loved.” cee »warm, generous love of the Ldisciple had been kindled into warmth and vigor under the full beams of Christ’s love streaming. down upon him. The evidence that demonstrates eur possession of love to the Saviour is also evidence of His earlier love to us. His the cause, ours the effect. Fire in Amuprst, N. 8.—A fire was discovered in Mason Hall, on Thursday night, by which it was soon | destroyed. It then spread to the dwelling house of D. R. McKlmon, where’ it was| checked with diffeulty. A high-wind was blowing all night. Ths loss will be about $10,000. There was $3000 insurance on Mason Hall inthe Halifax Insurance Co. ; nothing on .McElmon’s house. It ‘was thought at one time that all the business part of the town ould be burned anda — amount of goods were removed from Amherst, His the fountain, ours the stream: And then the attribute of the Lord standing on the shore, with provision made for commission, and- refreshing for his people, does it not syiibolize His waiting to receive His people into the joys of Heaven. He has gone before ; they follow Him, and find a cordial welcome. — : | , The discourse of the Rev. Mr, McLennan was listened t~ with close attention through- out. : <-> -- Sie - Prvrrowsky is about te begin frescoeing stores. Three men were badly but not dangerously burned. The large roongin’ the Mason Hall'was used by the Presby- | tererians for church purposes, and_ the Templars used the small one. The origin! of the fire is at present unknown. —Another | fire in Stayner, Ont., on Friday night, de; | stroyed $15,000 worth of property in the centre of the village. J. Parkinson and T, | H. George are the principal sufferers. a} ‘the Custom House. This looks as if w would soon get. back again the two lamps which used to belighted infront of the bui ing. - ae : ~ pemepeteiae-tespgees JPENKE’S GIN—On Consighment ‘Gasks,;30 Qbrp, and 100 Cases, CARVELL BROS, Dee. 5-—pat 31 3 ett 0 il —candmeenyennm Latest by Telegraph. wae VE Ws, RUSSIAN REVERSES ! (sman Pasha’s Position, [By Telegraph to Reading- Room and Daily Examiner. | Lonvon, Dee. 10, Six positions of the Nicopolis bridge sunk on the 6th, and many more are ex- pected to sink on account of the heavy storm having damaged them. A Russian official despatch says that the battle of Marian and Elina, on the 4th, were much more unfortunate than at first reported, 30 officers and 1800 men being killed or fatally wounded, and eleven heavy guns captured by the Turks. Osman Pasha claims to havé made nine successful sorties in November. He says he has an abundance of provisions aud am- munition. | The Russian position at Erzeroum is very critical, as the Kurds threaten to cut off their communications. Mehemet Pasha has confided “an import- ant command of a divison to Baker Pasha. The Porte has not received an ultimatum from Servia as yet. - Operations between Elma and Tirnova are suspended for the present on account of the bad weather. The Turks are making great preparations make an attempt to recapture it. New York, Dec. 10. Gold and exchange unchanged. Merchants’ Bank of P.E.Istand CENT. PER ANNuM has this day been declared on the Capital Stock of this Bank for the past half year, payable at its office here on demand. ; WM. McLEAN, Cashier. Ch’town, 3d Dec., 1877.—2in oaw w _M. F. ELLIS, FANCY REPOSITORY BOOKSTORE. ISTHAS PRESENTS NEW YEARS GIFTS | In Great Variety. North Side Queen’ Square Charlottetown. Dec. 6—eod t Ist jan b CARD 10 THE PUBLIC WHILE taking this opportunity of thank, ing our numerous customers for the iiberal manner in which they have patron zed OUR NEW STUDIO, we would inform them that we have now increased facilities for the production of first-class work, and are prepared to make PHotoGraPpus of a Style and Quatily that has never been before aliempled in this City. We have on exhiviiiua, at our Kooms, a large number vf Photograps «f every variety, including the BEAUTIFUL PHOT) - ENAMEL the most beanutifal style of Photograph known, possessing a softness and delicacy of coloring that has never been equaled. This elegant picture has becoine deservedly popu ar elsewhere, and Cannot fail to be- come so here. cannot be excelled, we would direct alten- tion to the beautiful : qstlaece’ Pictures which.we make. They possess a highly enamelled surface, and are practically indes- tructible, yvud will retain their freshoess and beauty for any length of time. If they becoine Svuiled they can easily be cleaned, us they will not lose any of their beauty by being wet, ‘This valuable quality, com- bined with their remarkable elegance, make them very suitable for presents; while the difficulty of their production will prevent them ever becoming so common as to lessen their value. Our patrons~Can have one or all of their Photos finished in this style—an advantage which cannot be obtained elsewhere. We give special attention to making Groups of Fam lies, Societies, Schools, &c Our pictures of children are sufficient evidence of our success in this difficult branch of our art. Our FNLARGEMENTS, finished in India Ink, Pastel, Crayon, Oil and Water Colors, hav e made a favorable reputation for them jselves throughout the Lower Provinces. “Parties intending to have Photographs made will find it to their advantage to sit early, as the number of our cu3tomers makes some delay in the delivery of the; Photos unavoidable. We prefer to have our sitters come by appointment. Photographs can be obtained for less to defend Elma, in case that the Russians DIVIDEND at the rate of Ten Per Though the finish of ovr Photographs money elsewhere ; but in this case We ask}, Rf. | | “AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES; Offer Wholesale, 1,600 BARRELS CANADA FLOUR: Patent Process, Superior Extra, kxtra, FE "7 trong Baker's, Spring Extra, ’ Choice, Superier. GRAHAM FLOUR (Barrels and Half-Barrels}. BRAN, CORNMEAL. Yellow Kiln-Dried, White Kiln-Dried. CHOICE BARBADOES MOLASSES. Puncheons, Golden Yellow, English Refined, Barbadoes. AMERICAN KEROSENE, 120° & 160° CANADIAN KEROSENE, 120° FINEST CONGUOU & SOUCHONG TBA. Chests, Half-Chests and Boxes. RANKINE’S BISCUTTP. Abernethy, Butter, Fruit, G Pilet, Wine, &c. APPLES. Baldwins, Ruasets, Greening» RAISINS. Layera, Valencias, Loose Mascatel, Curranta, ( Coffee, Cream Tartar, Chocolate, Coeoa Sticka, Broma, Prepared Corn, Pepper, Ginger, " Mustard, Candles, Laundry Soaps, Toilet Soaps, Blue and white Stareh, _. Washing Soda, Washing Crystal. TOBACCO. Boxes Twist, Flat 12's, Caddies Bright Smoking, ‘Caldies Chewing, SOLE LEATHER. Extra, No. 1 & 2. CRATES ASSORTED EARTHENWARE Breoms, Bartlett's Blueing, Pails— Grained, Painted & Varni Tubs, Washboards, MATCHES. Cases, Half-Cases and Boxes. that quality be given the preference; as- suring the public that they will flad our charges very moderate. ROSS BROS,, and ee a oppos ite Connolly's Bank. m eod Cor. Queen Sept. 19, 1877 a MANILLA ROPE. all Sizes. TT. D. Pi : Wiles Nai om rapping s aper, Paper jar LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH Ba} a: ae NEWBERY & C0. | AUCTION SALES. “a | AUCTION SALE! '‘The Subscribers will offer at AUCTION, on Wednesday, 12th inst. at 11 o'clock, a m., 6 CHESTS TEA (choice) 20) 20 Half Chests do., 50 Boxes RAISINS, 50 Boxes SOAP, 5D ** ‘Toilet, 10 CANDUJES, 40 PEARL BLUE, 20 Cases MATCHES, 10 Nests TUBS, 25 Doz. PAILS, 10 Bbls. LAMP CHIMNIES., —ALSO— BBLS. Rasset and Baldwin APPLES— 50 American. MACKENZIE & STUMBLES. Ch’town, Dec. 10—2i LAND SALE, sé se 156 AURLS PREGHULD PROPARTY, LOT 62. O be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the i Colonial Building, on FRIDAY, the 2lst December, 1877, at 12 o’clock noon, a FARM of (56) fifty-six acres of land, bounded as fol- lows : Commencing on the south side of Gray’s Road, at the north-east angle of land sold te Archibald Crawford; thence south forty- eight chains (48) and seventy-five (75) linka, or to the rear line of farms Ponti on Nor- thumberland Straits; thence east phan (Li) chains and forty-eight (48) links ; thence north to the road ; thence along the road to the place of commencement, containing an area of fifty- six (56) acres of land. a little more or less. For conditions of Sale, apply to BRECKEN & FITZGERALD, Solicitors for Bank of P. E. Island, TENDERS: Mayor’s Orrics, 29th Nov., 1877. EALED TENDERS will be received at this Office until noon of the 20th day {of December next, from persons willing to Contract to ee for one year, the City Stables with Hay, Oats and Potatoes. The Council will not be bound to accept the lowest or any Tender. WM. B. MORRISON, City Clerk. Nov. 30—pat t 20th dec GALL AND GET OUR LIST OF THE BEST STOCK OF CFL RISTMAS New Years’ Presents BREMNER BROS. Dec. 5—4i eod DR. H. A. PARKER, SURGEON DENTIST, (LATE OF OTTAWA), Office, ... St. Lawrence Hotel Office Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Dec. 3—lw* a CARD. MES. PENNEE having decided on pass- ing the winter in Charlottetown, will be happy o give Private Lessons in Music Singing and Languages, to a limited number of pupils. 24 Great George Street, Dec. 3— hr re re eral Waats, ete, ete. — a” Advertisements fchis hvading,in space not ex- ceeding naire am iach, will be inserted for C#sN CEN i's per day. Ree under aan ANTED—Customers for New Figs, Turkish Prunes, Egyptian Dates, Flor- ida Uranges, Lemons, Grapes, at The Confec- tionery. declO eS quantities of Cocoanut Cakes, Butter Scotch, Chocolate Creams, Almond Candy, &c., have lately disappeared at ‘‘THEe CoNFECTIONERY.” Dec. 10, 1877. ANTED TO RENT —A DWELL.- ING-HOUSE, containing from £IGHT to TEN ROOMS, in a convenient part of the town. Address X. Y. Z., Examiner Office. Dec. 10—1i oo - Thursday night, between the Market Hall and Queen Square, a small pair of OPERA GLASSES—in a case. The finder will be rewarded on leaving them at the EXAMINER OFFICE. Dec. 7, 1877—lin ANTED—By a young lady, a situation in a store, who thoroughly understands millinery, having paid particular attention to it. City preferred, but would accept a situa- tion in the country. Address ‘‘A. G.,” Char lottetown Post Ottice. {nov 27— OR SALE—A few second-hand Kerosene Oil Lamps, cheap, at Examiner Orricry Nov. 27— ; ANTED.—Three or four good Can- vassers for the WrexkLty EXAMINER. Applicant must have credentials. Libera] c _ : Nov. w, 1877. . ANTED TO PURCHASE —A Good MILCH COW. Apply to Hon, G. W. DEBLOIS, Chairman Commissioners Poor House. Ch’town, Dec, 4— ~ TOYS, GAMES, ETC. © } =: / <i ees ; . i 4 Se UAE ONL TTT AIOE T TO +n oe it. dairina den stein - TT Dae pil ri ’ <2 a - nal caepgmeatae > cc. at sl-inll apt