—— — —» cae eemnanaaaeamamenamas emai —— Local and Other items. your kid mitts at Youne’s . | LA { LRKF so, of Cape Traverse, and \ Clark , are in the city. ue sure and g% to the VM. Cc A. Balt vening The programme ts first-class 7 How. J. H. Pors, Minister of. Agriculture, | itia to his residence by an attack of | } irisy i - Don't Forest the concert iu the Y. M. C, A Hall this evening. Admission only 15 ! yest Vv alu 8 in Winceys at it Yo *G SS > H. (. Browne.t, Esg., the popular station | master Souris, 14 10 the city, «en route to Halifax oo fuse most eminent physician of the aye 1 xl Ayer’s Cherry Pectorial for all} [dec3 lw wkly > | ue concert in aid of the Methodist Church | at Little York last night was largely attend: d | and passed off very successfully. yhial tr ubl 5 aceon Tur New York Graphic Co's headquarters | }so small as Charlottetown, the capital of a |distance between the Marifime Pro. inces | 1 Et Es LD de dedket - ee ee —_—— ~ ‘he Dominion Exhibition. Sin,—A letter in Tue Examiner of the! Iith inst, signed ‘‘Common Sense,” in which the writer thinks we shall make an+ exhibition cf ontselves by calling a public | meeting to discusa the propriety «f making! an ¢«ffort to obtain the Dommion Exhibition | at Charlottetown in the autumn of 1884, | deserves more than a passing notice. It may seem a great undertaking for a place | | 1 } Province so sinall as P. E. Island, to aspire to anexhibition so great as the name implies. But when we consider t' at the . . | and Quebee and’ Onario is ertrely too great foe the former to compete at} Dominion Exhibitions held in these places, | jand that by the «xhibitors there refusing | to send anything of importance to the late | exhibitions held in Halifax and St. John, it} shows very clearly that the same objection holds. good with them, and that our pre-| sumption may be excused, the two last ex- hibi‘ions being really Maritime ones, and Di minion only in name lt was surprising to find at the Dominion Exhibition held in Montreal in September | ™ = SP ND Ee ~~ LETTERS 10 THE EDITOR B enswickers secmed disp sed to 10k favor ably on it, but the Nova Scotiang were decidly adverse. They seemiedto be under the impression that they conld not compete successfully with the Island. 1 endeavored to point out that if they wished to achieve excellence it wasa great advantage to compete with those who excelled, supposing they were correct in the opinion that we aid go; but [ could make no impression. Now, I have reason to think it would be different, and that in Nova Scotia the project would be looked upon with favor as wellas in New Brunswick. ! am strongly of opinion that the best, if not the only, way to obtain a grant for 4 Dominion Exhibition will be by uniting with the adjoining Provinces. The Upper Provinces are so far off as to. be practically inaccessible to the people of the lower provinces, for the purpose of live - stock exhibitions. Therefore I sonsider we are entitled to a grant fom the g neal government for an exhibition to be held in each of the three Maritime Provinces alternately, open of couree to the whole Dominion, if any choose to avail themselves’ of the privilege. Union is ‘strength. This trite saying will I think prove specially true in this case. | ; “al vo > he } } . . iu Montreal is in flaancial difficulties and the | 1880, how little was to be seen from the | I suggest as the first step towards getting a business will probably be wound up. ree lue passages of the “Carita” and ‘‘Zerelde” | were made in twenty-fourdays, and not forty- | four as incorrectly stated yesterday. lienedniiipiaseaih Ir was the house and barnof Mr. Waugh, Freetown, which was barned on Tuesday night, instead of the house of Mr. Taylor. o>ours i Reat South Sea Seal Moffs and Caps at Lot Nas, . > — A merrrxc of shareholders of the Mer- chants’ and Maritime Banks was held at Halifax, on Wednesday, to discuss the matter of amalgamation. - a — Tux schooner ‘Gold Hunter,” with mails from Magdalen Islands, arrived at Souris last night, and will return with mails the first favorable opportunity after the }4th ist. - A sampce of the new print cotton being manufactared at the Halifax cotton factory has been received at the Halifax Herald office It appears to be an excellent article and will no doubt meet a successful sale. halen A youse lady named Willie was recently killed by a snow slide from St. Lawrence Hall, Moutreal. Her father has taken an action for $10,00 damages egainst Mr. Henry Hogan proprietor of the hotel. —->- - Lapres’ Astrachan Sacques, Muffs, and Caps, at Youne’s, _ > _ —_ Tue brigt. “Edith,” Brondage master, arrived at Penarth Roads on the 12th inst., after a passage of seventeen days from this port. The ‘‘Edith” is owned by ‘William Welsh, Esq., and was loaded with a cargo of pats. - ww | Tue Premier's pamphleteer presents his compliments to the editor of the Patrict, and begs to inform him that he is slightly in error »3 tothe number of poodles accompanying the P's. p. in the Market Hall on ‘Tuesday night last. The P’s. p. had but one poodle with him—the puppy belonged to the Patriot office. — - —_ Lapres’ fur-lined circulars from $6,75 and upwards at Youne’s. ila aen Nervovs Prosreaation, vital weakness, debility from over-work or indiscretion 13 radically and promptly cured by that great perve and brain food known as Mack's Mag netic Medicine, which is sold by all res- ponsible druggists. Sold in Charlottetown by Apothecaries Hall Co. See advertisement in another column, [decl0 lw wly - > — Tue Civie’ Elections took place in Winnipeg on the 10th iostant. ‘Jhe result was as fol- lows: For Mayor--Logan. For Aldermen - Ward 1, Mulvey and Ham; Ward 2, Alder- man Wilson and George Brown; Ward 2, Stewart McDonald and Joshua . Calloway; Ward 4, Alderman Bawlif and Chas, Wishart; Ward 5, Samuel Polson aud Ketineth Mc- Donald; Ward 6, McCreary and Drewry. —_->— Tue police are making a crusade against teamsters who drive without bells. Within the past few days about twenty have been grrested and nominally fined tweaty-five cents each. As thie amount would secure enou h to make a jingle, we would advise all who drive teams to hereafter imvest the above amount in the particular kind of hardware known as sleigh bells, instead of paying it as a fine. —_——@———— A BEAUTIFUL line of ladies’ fur caps, hats, and bonnets, at YOUNG'S. —- Province of Ontario, the reason being that their Provincial and Local shows are of such magnitude and so easily made aelf- sustaining in a great measure by the granis from the City Corporations and darge sub- scriptions of mercantile men,that it is much more convenient and profitable to exhibit in their own localities. This must clearly show that the Dominion Exhibitions 80 called, are toa large extent dependent for their competitive support on that part of the country not far distant from where they are held. As all the old Confederated Pro- vinces have had these Exhibitions, which are largely provided for by an appropri- ation from the Dominion Government, it must be clear to the minds of all unpre- judiced that we have good grounds for our demand. Your correspondent says that, For the last three years we know, by bitter experience, what it has been to send our small exhibit across the water to get to Halifax, St. John and Montreal Exhibitions.” Persons who are accustomed to exhibit live stock, ete., | all know that, under the most favorable conditions, there is great trouble, risk and expense in attending Exhibitions. But it can be clearly shown by those who have had most to do in managing the exhibits from here to Montreal, Halifax and St. John, that crossing the Straits had been the easiest and _ileast disaygree- able to the stock and their care- takers of any part of the passage, and not attended with as much expense as the same distance by rail. Your correspondent can rest assured that the experierice in these crossings has been anything but a bitter one, excepting, perhaps, by a poor fellow who has been sea-sick. Our success at these Exhibitions is too well known, both in the neighboring Provinces and at home, to go into particulars, any more than to say that out. of ~the number of upwards of 250 animals we exhibited in Halifax and St. Sohn, there was not more than ten per gent. unsuccessful as prize- takera, first and second prizes being chiefly awarded. Our.sutcess was much beyond the expectations of the mest sanguine. These facts ovght to convince anyone that it cannot ba calléd *“‘temerity” on our part to ask for the next Dominion Exhibitton to be held in Charlettetown, and, that there is no great difficulty in crossing the Straits with live stock, or anything else, usually sent to such places, It would certainly be very unfair had we the means to compel the thirty-nine fortieths of the people, s0- called ‘‘Common Sense” speaks of, to at- tend the Exhibition if held here. We would simply invite them as has been done on all occasions of a similar kind. If they all came we would not have quite enough hotel accommodation, but it is reasonable to suppose that we could do as they did in Halifax and St. John—get comfortable quarters for those the hotels could not ac- commodate, by having a committee to make arrangements with the private families who would have no objection to accommodate visitors for a few days at a reasonable charge. In the matter of suitable build- ings, if we got the Dominion and Provincial grants, as they have had in other places, our mechanics can build them. Yours, truly, C. C. GARDNER, Sir,—Allow me to offer a few remarks on the subject of a letter, signed ‘“‘Common Sense,” which appeared in yesterday’s issue of Tue Examiner, The letter refers to the meeting convened by the High Sheriff, to take into consideration the proposition to secure a grant from the Dominion Gov- Fast Drivise has been,and is yet, forbidden by law. But there are few horses in the city which ean drive fast enough to come within the meaning of the statute. Much less is this the case in the country. We hear of horse- dealers wagering that ten horses cannot be found in this city which can trot inside of three minutes. If this is thecase there is an end to fast driving as now-adays a horse without a record of 2,20 and under is not con- sidered fast. How then can His Honor the Sti- pendiary Magistrate, as he did to-day, fine a common country teamster $1 for fast driving? —_—— Tne fancy sale held in the Market Hall yesterday under the auspices of the ladies of St. Peter's congregation was gucctissful in every sense of the word, The tables were bounti- fully supplied, tastefully arranged and pre- sented a festive and seasonable appearance. The hall looked bright and cheerful, and was well filled all the afvernoon and thronged during the evening with people of all denom- inations and ages. Four tables were devoted to a display of fancy goods and beautiful work, materially increased and enhanced by an ample supply of toys, contributed prin- cipally from Eng'and. A cake table, a candy taple, aud a refreshment table completed the number, Tea and c ffee and other refresh- ments were served throughout, but an oyster supper at nine o'clock was @ special and much appreciated feature. Excellent piano- forte masic enlivened the evening. But, of all the attractions, the Punch and Judy show was the foremost. The enc] sure was - crowded at every exhibition, and at times the cruch was irresistible. Youn and old were alike delighted. and patrcnize the show with equal favor. Mr. E. A. Harris, who prepared the figures and “prop gties” with so much, artistic skill, must be specially c yngratulated upon the success of his work. Perhaps the best proof of the success of the sale, (except- ing, of course, the universal satisfaction it gave), is the fact that the financial receipts amou' ted to cver four hundred and seventy ernment for an Agricultural Exhibition, to be held in Charlottetown next year. Let me preface my remarks by acknowl- edging the deep obligations we, who are intetested in thig matter, are under to “Common Sense” for his kindly and thoughtfully in giving publicity to the fact that “he has no objection to the High Sheriff. calling a meeting.” Had it been otherwise—had he objected—that function- ary would, doubtless, have felt himself compelled, however reluctent, to contra- vene the meeting, and the chance of secur- ing a Decminion grant would have been lost for ever. Let me also express the regret which, 1 am _ sure, we all feel, that ‘‘Common Sense” should think ‘we are simply making an exhibition of ourselves,” and will he forgive me: for suggesting the bare possibility, that one who writes in so self-sufficient and dogmatic a tcne on a subject to which he has cvidently given little consideration miglt also be ‘‘simply making an exhibition of himself.” Now, sir, to the point: Wh n in August last I had the honor—es a delegate from the Advisory Board of this Peovince—of conferring with the Dominion Exhibition Board at St. John, one of the many argu- ments I made use of to point out the desira- bility of so ammending the prize list as to induce our people to take part in the ex- hibition, was the benefits that would accrue from the bringing together the people of the different provinces, both in a social and agricultural point of view—the in‘erchange of ideas and of information and experience in matters relating to. farming, aud more especially the probability that tle » @ pects of an Agricultural Union of tie Maritime Provinces would be achieved thereby. This question of Agricultural Union is one in which I have long taken a deep interest. Dominion grant, that we go to work with energy to bring about an agricultural union of the Maritime Provinces. In the first place we must haveswhat we have long wanted, a permanent Boafd of Agriculture appointed by the Local Government, who would at all times be on hand to take up this or any other question in the interests of agriculture. Let them use every means to bring about the contemplated union, and with our strength joined with that of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and with the aid of their Ministers, I am satisfied there will be no difficulty “in obtaining . a grant or @ Dominion Exhibition in Charlotte- town in the autumn of 1884. _ New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are interested quite as much as, if not more than, ourselves in this matter. While we have, at great risk and considerable cost, taken part, to some extent, in an Upper Province Exhibition, they, as I believe, have taken part in none; therefore they will be at least as ready as ourselves to claim a separate grant for the Lower Provinces. The difficulties suggested by ‘‘Common Sense,’ though formidable, are, by no means, prohibitery—they are simply obsta- cles to be overcome. That they will be overcome, if we go the right way to work, atid that we shall have a Dominion Exhibi- tion in 1884,—one that will redound to the credit of our Island farmers ard be asource of much pleasure and profit to all,—is the fervent wish and firm belief of Yours, etc., J. T. Jenkins, P. S. I must with your permission demaur to your suggestion, that the subject of Steam Communication be discussed at the meeting in the Market Hall on Tuesday next. This is a question of paramount importance and of the deepest interest to all; and is not to be treat- ed as a side issue, but must have a meeting to itself, a meeting properly convened for this special purpose, a rousing, roaring meeting,- one that will urge—etrenuously urge—our claim —our clear, indisputable claim—to ‘‘continuous |" ' communication winter and summer with the railway system of the Dominion,” the com- mercial life blood of this Province—having which we shall prosper largely—-wanting it we can barely exist—therefore have it we must and will! Pas J. T. J. nnn SHIP NEWS. Halifax, Dec 10—sch Susan B, Croucher, Georgetown; ss Worcester, Blankenship, Bos: ton, mdse. Dee ll—sch Edgar, Stuagé,. Charlottetown; sch Rough and Ready, Rey- nolds, for Georgetown. Poirate Harbor, Dec 10—passed South Tit- mouse, from P EI, for Portland, and Minnie E, do, for St John’s. Ar at Boston, Dec 7—sch Kate McKinnon, Smith, Montague. Dec 11—brigt Sirius, Sigs worth, Georgetown, Ar at Fall River, Mass, Dee 7—sch John Millard, Romkey. Pownal, . Ar at New Bedford, Mass, Dec 6 --sch Prize: Miller, Pownal. St John’s, "Nfld, Dec 10—ar sch, Ocean Friend, Westhaven, P EI. New York, Dec 8~ar sch Hazel Del}, Eissnhauer, Ch’town, Spoken Nov $0, lat 46 27, lon 45 41, barict Ethel Blanche, Graham, from Ch’town,’ for Liverpool. = “ow = ——_ DIED. At Halifax, on the 9th inst., at the resi- dencs of her father-in-law, Dr. E. Clay, Sophia A, wife of Edwin Clay, Jr., aged 22 ears, leaving a husband and two children to mourn their loss. Her death was hastened by a fire which oceurred in the house on Tuesday nizht last. At sea, on the 18th of October last, when an the yoyage from India to England,jin fhe 20th year of his age, Charles Edwin Chandler Kerr, Inspector of Customs, Nova Scotia. , 7 _ = oe ———————————————— 18384. JUST PUBLISHED, CHAPPELLE’S PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ALMANAC FOR 1884, The moet accurate and yaluable Almanac ever issued on P. E, Island. I5 CENTS EACH. THEO, L. CHAPPELLE, Diawond Bookstore, £9 Queen Bt, Queen Square. Ch‘town, Dc «, 1883, 13: sa tu th, pat 3i me we fr. sj 3i ee ——s ye PRINTING of every description Several years ago I broached the sabject in ay lars both the adjoining Provinces) The New ce: ecuted with Neatness and Despatch *t the BXAMINER JOR PRINTING COMS, oor. Water and Great Géorge Street, 188 WINTER GOODS SELLING: VERY CHEAP FOR CASH, AT THE LONDON HOUSE. ee eee |) ee eee Men’sGloves, Mitts & Scarfs. Men’s Top Coats, Men’s Ulsters, . Men’s Fur Overcosnts, | 4 Men’s Reefing Jackets, | Men’s Woot Underciothing, ie Men’s Flannel shirts, || _. Men’s Cardigan Jackets, Blankets, WY ‘ MASSEY EMUIPHY - SE Bus Tin Horse Rugs, \ Men’s Far Caps, Pes . Ladies’ Cloth Sacques, ia | Laities’ Cloth Ulsters, 2 Ladies’ Fur-lined Circulars, Ladies’ Astracan Jackets, Ladies’ Fur Caps and Muffs. Buflalo Robes, , Japanese Wolf Robes, Railway Wrappers,etc “ Ch’iow n,Noy. 13, 1883. GEO. DAVIES & CO. — — —= noe . A. BRUCE, SV ed - MERCHANT Nov. 15, 1883.—3m eod wkly ———— TAILOR, L AS now on band the LARGEST STOCK ever shown by him, consisting in part of Gvercoatings, Suitings, Underclothing, HATS, FUR AND CLOTH CAPS, —AND— EVERYTHING IN GENTS FURNISHINGS. Ladies’ Brocaded Coating and Ulster Cloth, VERY CHEAP. Those wishing to have their Garments MADE TO ORDER can realy an getting A PERFECT FIT. We are offering our own make of CLOTHING 10 PER CENT CHEAPER THAN THE SAME QUALITY OF IMPORTED. Our object is not to make large—profils. All favoring us with theip patronage can rely on getting the best value that gary be had, D. A. BRUCE, 72 Queen Street, Charlottetown. es _———— TEA. iniaheutmememmmatiell ee —— Z cn Rd BEER & CGOFI’S. UR TEA is giving -splendid satisfaction. Prices, wholesale, very low. Cy “2Q4cts., 30cts., and 36cts, FIVE POUND TINS, (screw top), excludes the air, pre- serving the flavor and strength of the Tea. Just what is wanted, Prices, retail Halt chests very cheap to the trade. BEER & GOFF. 2 NEw FRUIT, ES Wholesale and Retail, Cheap. 70: ON HAND: 230 boxes very choice Valoncia and Layer RAISINS, 30 half-boxes choice LAYERS, 3,000 pounds CURRANTS, 200 boxes prime FIGS, ~ 5.cases choice PRUNES, 200 barrels hard WINTER APPLES, No, 1, 20 kegs GRAPES, AND MORE TO ARRIVE. Nov, 1g, 1888,—2aw wkly BEER & GOFF. 3. an i NCCC NL A EA , eT ee _- — CONCERT. Y. M. 6, AsSOCIATION Thorsiay Evening, December 13th. PROGRAMME: Instrumental. ile idle Orchestral Club Duet... _..«eeMisses McLeol and Barr Solo (vocal) _.Miss Minnia Palmer eam... . an ' _. Miss Nellie Lawson Solo (vocal)..... Miss McLeod Reading. . -... Mr. Harris Solo (voca). Vrs. Strickland Instremental... ... Orchestral Club Solo {voca!) we wee ee te ae ee Mr, W. A. Weeks, Jr Solo (vocal). .., Miss McFarlane Violin Sole... ....Mr, Vinnicombe Solo (vocal) Kaith et .. Mr. Reid GOD SAVE THE QUEEN, Doors open at haif-past seven; Coucert com- mences at eight. Admission only.16 cents, Ch’town, Dec. 11, 1883. AUCTION SALE. Mirs. Coombs House, Y AUCTION, in front cf the premises, on SATURDAY, the 15th December, instant, at twelve o'clock, noon, that valuable Ru lding and Land on” (treat George Street (directly opposite the Roman Catholic Cathe- dral), belonging to Mrs. Coombs, having a front of about 224 feet on Great George Street, and extending 106 feet, with a right of way from Sidney Street. ‘Ihe building is fitted up for a saloon, and is in good condition, Part of the purchase money may remain c3 mortgage on the premises. —ALSO— At the same place, immediately after the above sale,— 5 shares Merchants Bank ef P. E. Island Stock, 10 shares Gas Co. Stock. A. McNEILL, Auctioneer. Ch tewn, Dee, 10, 1888.—mo th fr OATS. 30.00 BUSHELS WANTED. Highest prices, Cash on delivery. D. GORDON, sorgetown, Dec. 10, 1883. ARLE’S GRAND CONCERT TILL take place in the ¥. M. ©. A. Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4th. Tickets, 35 cc pta; to be had at Mr. Fletcher's Music ttore and at Fraser & Reddin’s. | Concert at eight, sharp. No encores. 8S. N. EARLE, Chitown, Dec, 8.—2aw FAST DRIVING. } Y direction of the Stipendiary Magis- trate, I hereby give notice that all per- sons guilty of Gisorderiy driving in the city will be rigorously prosecuted, and the horse and sleigh of the person cffending seized, under the City By-Law. THOS, FLYNN, City Marshal, Ch’town, Dec, 11, 1887,—2% H. W. VINNIGOMBE, PIANO AND ORGAN TUNER. ye taken by the year A visit made through the Island once @ yeir, or ofiener, if required. Mr, Vinnicombe will engage himeelt professionally for Concerts on moderate terms. Opders may be left at Fietchers Music ' Store, or at my residence, Water Street. Ch’town. Noy, «9,—4i 2aw th sat ps FOR SALE. — TWO-STORY HOUSE, on Great George Street, near the centre of the city. Con- tains fourteen rooms Suitable for large family, or boarding house. Will be sold cheap, and terms made to suit. Apply at this office, Ch'town, Dec. 4, 1883, —— Py Islan Pottery. Pottery. Orders sent to us will re- ceive prompt attention. Jars, Jugs, Pean Pots, Mugs, Flower Pots, Spitoons, Steve Stones, etc., etc., in stock. BEER & GOFF, AGENTS Ae Ch’town, Oct. 26, ’83. pescRsouise ‘or the WREKLY BXAMIN ER. Only ONE DOLLAR a year. ean <ttenany EE Geen WANTS, LOST, FOUND, Ke. Lites ora tinea htiaaaain inaieed Wea PRESSMAN in a Tailoring Establishment. Constant employ- ment to a good man. Apply at this o‘ice. {no23 \ ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A Dining Room and Pantry Girl. Must have good references, Apply at Revere House. [mev24 OAKDERS,—Mrs. Robert Rodd, ha» re- moved to the house of Mr. ©, Heerts, Eustcn Street, wuere she can accommodate nimt«t of Boarders, ou reasonable ferms. focs ee ~~ E are Agents for the P. FE. Island A a a Se