; i ' } 3 -_ A * SS Be ae Oe ae a ae ea ee Pn gE on — ae OO ee ET As RE OE ge ER eee { e + é t at ‘ " LA Oe os ccntsotiadimanniiadaainemeane ede ee waa nee THE DAILY EXAMINER. DECEMBER 24, 1896, CHRISTMAS. vr the bove and girls! Groping In their Few ft st) Alle the early well filled morniag for stockings, exclaimingss each new wonder is brought to view, concluding that Santa Claus is notamyth buta } lly reality, tast- jing the sweets, comparing the gifts,romping throuchoui the house, turkey or goose and plum | idding for dinner, a lively tamily party e evening,—a whole day of happiness analloyed. Happiness, slso—a / quieter, faller happiness—for the parents, | PREPARING FOR WAR, Spain is Getting Ready to do Battle With the United States, - The Madrid Correspondencia is author ity for the statement that the navel and military plans to be carried out in the event of war between Spain and the United States have already been formed and spproved by Admiral Beranger and Gen. Azcarraga, respectfully ministers of marine and war. The policy of Spain, ac- cording to this statemeut, will be to act upon the defensive in Cuba, but to be in readiness to take the offensive if the forces of the United States should attempt to make a landing upon the island. The home dockyards have become the scenes of the greatest activity, and hundreds of addi- tional men have been employed in each yard to carry out the orders of Admiral Beranger to expedite work upon the war- sontet he knowledge ir plans oe ee a a — vt ye: Desde ships and transports which are being re- - — ape is .| paired and got in readiness for service in the happiness of their ch kdren, and |The minister cf marine has a'so tele filled with the blessel «« snd | raph dtu the Campaguie Francaise dee gratitude which results from appreciation Forces et Chantier, requiring that company of the sublime fact that Unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given, And the government enall be upon Lis | shoulder; And Lis name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Ever- jasting Father, Prince of Peuce. It is not necessary to enlarge upon this great fact, declared ; for it has beew and is recognized throughout the world, and is to be more and more fully recognized as the Someone has said that it To it all lines of previous history converge; years roll on. is the “focal point of the ages. from it all subsequent history takes its measurements.” Thus, The Christmas evargel strikes through our earthly pessimism with a power that recovers and blesees our life. So we heartily wish all readers of Tae Examiner, and a!) other readers and non-readers, A Harry Curistwas. @c0e@cQe- OUR BEST TREASURES As a people, we are rich in the beat blood, as well as the best traditions of the old lands of Eurove, says Professor Rob- ertson in the course of a recent address. Let us, he continues, forget the boundaries of our farm and of then, sometimes our parish and of our province, and rejoice in the fact that we are Canadians, citizens of nomean country. Let us believe io our chow our belief in it and hope for it, not by empty boast- ing and bravado about the flag, but by laboring as each one of us is able, and bas a chance to labor for her prosper- ity and welfare. It is sometimes thrown up to us that we are only five millions all told, and what are they among so many or this continent! Yes, but if only five mil- lions, then five millions of the very best opportunity and blood, which the world can show. And let us not our patriotic allegiance. Let us remember that we are partof the British Empires whose flag is the emblem of freedom and liberty,—that quality of liberty which has a push upwards for each one to make the most of himseif where it is planted. While Great Britain: is the banker of all vations and has grown rich, it is not by conquering other lands through force of arms, but by making things and doing things which they needed and wanted ani by exchang- ing the skill and labor of her sons for their material wealth. Our nation has enriched the world while nourishing her- self, and for at least two centuries has stood often alone to give her citizens and al! whoclaimed asylum within her bounds, the boon of hearthstones, sacred and free, In doing our duty in our several placss,by laboring earnestly, faithfuliy and wisely, we shali thas best advance the interests of the Empire and our common hamanity, and nation and stop here io for the individual family. prove ourselves in some measure worthy ot the privilege of living in this favored fand. -—_————peae-——--- - A DISCORDANT NOTE. We are reminded by the Patriot that “the mills of the gods grind slowly,” and it js insinuated that the dismissal of all Con- servative officials who did not give a ‘‘elent” vote at the last election will be “exceeding sure.” This is not Christmas cheer for those officials who dared to open their mouths to express an opinion in favor of the Conservative policy. They are to be decapitated. Theagony is only to be prolonged until the government, in secret conclave, shal] examine and decide upon evidence obtained in a Star Chamber Court. Thie is not Liberalism. This is aot British fairplay. This is not according to the golden rule. This ie not an expres- sion of Christian clarity. This. we repeat, is not Christmas cheer. It ie a discordant note. Were are surprised that such a note las been sounded on the eve of that day which is fullest of tae spirit of peace and good-will towards men. We are surprised that it has been sounded by The Patriot which ought to be rebuking the greed of selfish party epoilsmen rather than en- couraging them to hope that success will ultimately crown their unmanly efforts. — a NOTES AND COMMENTS. —There was a good dea! of complaining, last night at the Post Office, owing to the lateness of the arrival of the foreign mail and the subsequent delay in distributing the matter after the bage reached the Post Oifice. -—We exported to England $60,000,000 worth of products during the past eleven months—an increase of eighteen per cent over last year’s trade. Wheat, bacon, hams, butter, cheese, eggs, fish, and wood were among our enlarged exports. The United States exports $486,000,000 worth of products to Britain, aod imports $100,- 000,000 worth of British manufactures. The Mail and Empire wisely remarks that if our trade is properly pushed there is plenty of room for us in the market over the sea. — Oe _ In connection with the recent Grit victory in Cornwal it is pointed out that last June th. Core-rvative had 1838 votes; the Liberal, 1456; the Patrons 1573. This time the Patrons, who, by the way isa Liberal, stood out of the way and allowed his 1573 votes to go to the straight Liberal aud vet he only beat the Conservative by | 500 odd votes, to carry ont the specia! orders placed with the concern with the least possible delay, and has received areply that everything } will be hurried along as the facilities of the company wil] admit, The Spanish cruis'r Pelayo will be ready to sail by Jannary 1, when she will proceed under sealed orders. It is understood that the ministry of war is preparing a pamphle: for distribution among the officers of the army and navy, which will ¢ ntain to- pographic maps of the United States, copious data ot the situation and conditiou of the American fortresses and military or- ganizations, the facilities aff rded by the American railwiy, their availability for military parposes, ete. The pamphlet will also contain suggestion as to the best modes of attack vpon the vulnerable point of the American coast and interior and directions as to the methods to be em- ployed to effect the best reeults io making reprisals upon the commerc'al ports of the United States. The opinions upon the situation, as reported by the newspapers of Madrid and other Spanish cities abound = with violent denurcia- tions of the attitude of the United States government, but agree that the United States senators ought not to ve taken too seriously. NEWS NOTES It is reported thatthe Duks of York will be promoted to be rear-admiral on New Year’s Day. The three year old daughter of John Schlever, Fredericton, was terribly scalded by falling backwards into a pail of boiling walter, The Prince and Princess Charles of Denmark started oo Saturday for Copen- hagen, where they will spend several mosthe. « Miles Kielor, farmer at Oxford, N.S., suicide last Thursday morning by hang- ing. He bad been a eutferer with head trouble for some time. Fight anarchists conv'ct dof complicity ia the bomb throwing at Barcelona, Spain, in June last have been sentenced to death by cou:t martial. The Republicans carried Boston at the civic election on Tuesday. The board of alderman stands: Republicans 6 Demo- crats 5, reversing the state of affairs last year, At Inwood, Ont, on Sunday morning last, Joseph Atkinson, an aged resident, shot his wife while she was asleep, and then turned the weapon on himself. Both are dead. Private letters from Manila, the capital of the Philippine Islands, state that the Spaniards are resorting to torture to ex- tract confessions and information from captured insurgents. Capt. Sinclair, secretary to the Gover- nor General, is disposed to accept the re- quest of the Liberals of Forfarshire, Scot- land, to contest the riding for @ seat in the British House of Commons. New York’s hundreds of Raines ‘aw hotels did a rushing business last Sunday, running wide open, with no great apparent fear of the law. Noman who wanted a drink and had the price had to go thirsty. Mr. Herbert Spencer, who, between tne first and last volume of his work on Sociology, has considerably changed his opinion on the interposition of Providence in mundane affairs, claims the right of mental evolution. Robert Kiog, a Montreal laborer, has been sentenced to jail for two months at bard labor for having thrown out of his house, at midwight, his stepson, aged 11 years, while the lad was in his bare feet aod snow was covering the ground. — Ciry Scucois.—The City Schools closed to-day. The pupils of Prince Street School were massed in the hall of that ia- stitution at noon, when Christmas exercises were given by the lower departments and Author’s Day exercises by the advanced classes. Walt. Whitman was the author. Addresses were delivered by His Honor Lieut.-Governer Howlan, Rev. T. F. Ful- lerton, Rev. Mr. Kirby, Dr. Taylorand Mr. J. E. B. McCready. The janitor waajpre- sented with a clock. Mr. McSwain, the retiring Principal of Queen Square School, was appropriately remembered by the pupils of that institu- tion. Rev. T. H. Hunt, of St. Peter’s School, was to-day presented wit appropriate Christmas gifts, accompanied by a poetic ddress. Orpivatiox.—On Sunday last the Bishop of Nova Scotia ordained the fol- lowing gentlemen :— To the Deaconate —William Duffield. To the Priesthood—Revs. Charles W. Vernon, B. A., King’s College, Windsor; Lewis J. Donaldson, M. A. King’s College, Wind-or; Robert Johnston, St. Augustine’s College, Canterbury; John Smith, Bus. College, Cumberland; Albert E. Andrew, B. A., King’s College, Windsor; John Reeke, St. Angustine’s College, Cantea- bury; Ernest R. Soames, B. A.. Toronto uiiversity. _- so — Turxers Stoten.—A countrywoman had four turkeys taken from her basket at the Royal Hotel, Richmond Stree, yesterday. There were five turkeys in the basket, and the thief considerately left the woman one. Four bottles were also stolen from a cruet b-longing tothe bouse about the same time. First Mernopist Cavreu.—There will be services in the First Methodist Church on Christmas morning at 11 o’clock, Excellent and appropriate music will be rendered by the choir under the direction of Mr. Earle. The offerings are tor the poor of the church, Temeers.—Chariottetown Lodge, No. 58, will meet this evening in Wright's Hall for initiation and other business. A good time is expected. Visiting Templars welcome, JoveniLes.—Excelsior Temple No 12, I. -G.T., will meet this evening. A special programma prepared for Xmas Eve. Every young Templar be on hand, THE DAILY DEATH OF MRs, JOHN KICKHAM, Deep and sincere was the sorrow felt all over the community of Souris West and surroundings, when the death of Mre. John Kickham was announced on Tharsday morning. All classes and ereeds received the sad news of her final summons with profound and universal regret, because she possessed and exercised all the virtues and character- istics of an extremely kind and charitable woman. Her tympathy and charity for those in resd,or sffiction was of so high an order that it was a real happiness to her to grant assistance; neitber did she neglect to inculcate the same spirit in her family. She had passed the allotted time, having reached the mature age of 74 years. She departed this life comforted by the last rites of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, and likewise by that pareutal feeling of happiness resulting from the fact that all her remaining family of seveu sons and one daughter were comfortably provided fur, and that very materially by her own untiring industry. Although the hour was early and the roads almost impassable, a large proces- sion of relatives, friends and acquaintances fullowed ber remains to Rollo Bay Church, where a solemn R: quiem Mass was chanted by the Rev. De. Walker, who afterwards sonducted the services at the interment. To her sorrowing family we extend our most heartfelt sympathy. —_———_ a iw OO O__"eONes=S= gS eee PROOF WANTED. Six,—In Saturday’s issue of the Patriot a correspondent signing himself “Ooe who Knows” attempts to prove the Patriot’s statement by burling at me a choice number of epithets, such as seribler, false s atement, spite, wilful misrepresentation, ete. Now, Mr. Editor, I propose to just scribble enough toshow the public and “Oue who Knows” that he does not know enough tocome in when it rains; and further that he is not private secretary yet, and consequently fails to know just as much ashe would have the public believe. He says I too profess to know something of applications for government positions. Wili “One who Knows” please give the names Of the unsuccesful applicants for the position as private secretary to the Hon. L. H. Davies. Possibly they wou'd pot like to have their names published any more than the applicants for the position as engineer, after been treated in such a shabby manner! “One who Knows” belives that no local man could be found to till the position. No doubt, then, bad the Coila still floated the Petrel would have been laid up for want of an engineer. Perhapsit would be just as well then to import a few more men in easeof sickness or accident. “One who Knows” calls on nie to give the names of the applicants I know of. This I decline to do at present, because some of the said applicants are not anxious to make the matter worse, to the confusion of “One who Knows,” and further without their permission { dare not doit. The shedding of crocodile tears originated with “one who knows” and any person can easily see the cause of histears. Thanking you Mr. Editor for space in your valuable paper, I baye nothing more to say, but ehall look anxiously for the proof of “Ose who Know’s” statement. Avorner Linerav. PERSONAL. Miss Fanning, of New York is visiting Charlottetown. Sheis the guest of the Misses Dawson. Mr. Frank C. Cotton, of toe Merchants’ Bank of Halifax, Truro, N.S, is expected here this evening. Mr. Stanislaus Blanchard, of Charlotte- town, has been appointed Grand Deputy of the C. M. B. A. for Queen’s County. Mr. Fred. C. McLean, teacher of the seventh grade in West Kent Street School, has been appointed postal clerk in place of Mr. H. D. Eimiee, resigned. John Anderson, Kensingtov; Joshua Grogette, Bedeqn:; registered at the Queen Hotel this forenoon. Mary E. Wright, £. H. Wright, S’side; Miss Holland, St. Eleanor’s, registered last evening. Srupexts Homwe—Another batch of Island students returned home for the holidays last evening. They include the following : Dalhousie College—D. A. McBae, Canoe Cove; Benj. Glover, Georgetown; J. A. Ramsay and Ernest Ramsay, Hamilton; Ewen Macdonald, Uigg; R. Coffia Char- lotteiown; George McKenzie and H. D. McEwen, St. Peter’s. McGill College—Fred. Haszard and Gordon Alley, Charlottetown; and Wilfred Forbes, Vernon River Bridge. University of New Branswick—Fran k Bayfield, Chariottetown. Sacred Heart Convent—Miss Faustina Sullivan, Biizhton. Mount Ajlison—Miss Weddall, Miss Wright, Summerside; Miss Helen Dawson, Charlottetown; Miss Holland, St. Eleanors; Miss Matthew, Souris; Miss Baker, Corn- wall; Miss Wright, Bedeque; Mr.Johnson, Montague; Mr. Cha:mpion, Alberton. Ax Op Axp Wett Trizp Remedy.— Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain,cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold by Druggists in every part of the world. wenty-five cents a bottle, Its value is incalculable Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow’s Sooth ing Syrup, and take no other kind 1 35 w ——_ Aseaweits.—The Abegweits wil] meet on Saturday vight, at 8 o'clock, for prac- tice, instead of ton:ght at 10 o’clock. Tue Srayvey left Pictou for Georgetown at ten minutes past one this afternooa. we __— A despatch from Constantinople says the stiltan has issued a decree granting an amnesty to 2,000 Armenians convicted either of crimes again-t the government or agaigst persons Or property, or who were awaiting trial on such charges. In addi- tion his majesty commutes the death sen- tences passed on ninety Armenians to im- prisonment in fortress, and promises that these prisoners will be given liberty, if they behave themeelves, in three months. This clemency is due to the interyention of Mgs. Ormalian, the new Armenian patri- arch, Rink is open this Christmas eve with band. Come in for an hour’s skate when your shopping is over. You don’t know what to give. Perbaps it’s Perfume —perhaps it’s something else, we have koth—the Central Drugstore. Shop early, remember last year at our store. Shop early and have time to select.—Cen- tral Drugstore. EXAMINER, THURSDAY, DECEM MY YULE-TIDE GUEST. Clore to wy side, O memory dear, Come on this holy night, When childhood’s laughter ringeth clear, And childhood’s eyes are bright! Come close, so close that I may hear Thy spirit’s accents sweet ! Come close, so close that I may fee! Thy spirit pulses beat! Thy holy wreath hange, red and green, By the bough ot mistletoe; And the Yale-light falis upon the scene Where childish faces glow ; But the fairest face for me, I ween, Is a child-face under the snow! ’Tis a face eo fair—as I sre it now, Wistful and sad and wise, With its lovely eyes ’neath the noly brow, Those wondrous, radiant eyes! Only a baby’s, sweet and blue, Innocent, laughing, loving, true, With shadowy deeps I scarce could brook, For the sorrows of men for ages lay In a little baby’s look ! O memory sweet, with the brows div-ne! And lips like the heart of a rose! And eyes with the light of Heav’n ashine ! As the empty arms c’er my besom cloce, I love my God with a love untold, With blessings and praises manifold, That my baby once was mine! ~~“. CHRISTMAS FOLN-LORE AND SUVER- STATIONS. BY REV. W. 2. KIRBY, It ought not to be true, nevertheless it is a fact, that many young people at least have no very clear conception of the true meaning of Christmas. This may be largely accounted for by the many myths and superstitions by which it is surround- ed. The greatest cf all Christmas attrac- tions is the mythical Santa Claus. The childish mind never reasons for a moment upon the absurdity of the whole deception, but with an amountof astonishing faith they precede the morning sun of the 25th of December and hunt in the dark for mysteriously-filled stockings. This child- heart develops and grows with the develop- ment end growth of the individual until “children of a larger growth” can swallow a3 much superstition according to their size asany chili on a Christmas morning. In Old England there are many curious practices observed and confidently believed in by the people. In the traditions of the Fetherlands we read, on Christmas night, at twelve o’clock, all the cattle rise up and continue standing for some time, and then lie down again. But we are told that watching the cattle on Christmas eve still prevails in parts of England, and the popular belief is that anyone possessing sufficient courage to re- main in the cattle shed until the ee hour has struck will behold the animals suddenly kneel, as if to hail the anniver- sary of the Babe of Bethlehem. Something of a similar nature’ obtains in Sweden, Northern France and other parts. The Swede on Christmas morning would set little bowls of yule-porridge (jul- grot) and other eatables on the barn floor, together with a jacket for the Tomtegubbe, in order that he might continue to bring prosperity to the house. Ia Brittany and other portions of North ern France, the farm servants and herds- men are careful to provide the animals with plenty of fresh straw. Doubtless these superstitions are accounted for from the prevalent mediaeval notion that an ox and an ass which were present at the na- tivity fell on their knees ip a suppliant posture, as appears from numerons prints, and from the Latin poem of Sannazaro, inthe sixteenth century. Shakespeare refers to this ancient tradition when the widnight spirits forsake the earth and go to their own ccafines at the crowing of the cock. Another old custom of the Swede was to goon Chri-imas night, in the morn- ing twilight, into a wocd, without uttering aword or letting asound be heard,without looking around,without ea‘- ing or drinking or seeing any fire, or hear- ing acock crow. Jf anyone so qualified goes on the pith leading to the church as the sun is rising, he will see as many funerals as will pass that way during the ensuing year, andsee how the produce will be in the meadows and pastures, and whether any fires will break out, within the same period. A very ancient superstition amongst the pigs a warm mess on Christmas eve, con- doing they believe the pigs will be pre- served from harm during the ensuing ear. Christmas Day is that of Herefordshire, when there are fires lighted in the corn- fields of thirteen farms, twelve of them in acircle, and ove round a pole, much longer and higher than the rest, in the centre. The centre fire is called the Vir- gin Mary, and the twelve others the twelve apostles; while they are burning the laborers retire into some shed or outhouse, where they can view the brightness of the “ apostolic flame.” Here they lead a cow, on whose horn a large plum cake has been stuck. Asthev stand around the animal, the oldest of the laborers takes & pail of cider, and with very great solemnity ad- dresses the cow in the following verse: “ Here’s to the preity face and milk-white horn, Heaven send thy master a good crop of corp, Both wheat, rye and barley—all sorts of grain, And next year, if we live, we'll drink to thee again.” Then the whole company chant the same verse, and the cider is dashed into the cow’s face. The cow violently tosses her head and the plum cake falls to the ground. If it falls forward, it is a good omen that the next harvest will be good ; if backward; then the prospects are un- favorable. Marv persons pay particular attention to the day on which Christmas occurs, because they think— “Tf that day that Christ was borne, Falle upon a Sunday, That winter shall be goode, But grete winds aloft shall be, The sooner shall be in fayre and drye”. Scandinavia is the land of the yule log, and many are the legendsof Thor and Odin. A custom not tobe discouraged amongst them is thatevery member of the family takes a bath on the afternoon pre- ceding Chri:tmas Day, and it is said this is | oftentimes the on'y thorough bath they have during the entire year. As we would not wish to discourage this practice | we would certainly desire the encour agement and alkeyy«n in other lands of their prac ce on Christmas Eve of reading the B ble, and hav-! ing aservice in cach family. Kristine br nzs the gifts to the homes and often a’ candle is left burning to guid him to the roper place with his Christmas presents. ' t is also a custom to seta cake of meal out in the snow asa Christmas offering. Even the birds are not forgotien by them, for a sheaf of wheat is placed on a pole in farmers of New Hampshire is to give their taining a sprig of mistletoe, and by so A very odd celebration on the eve of —— front of each house tc provide them with a Christmas break fast. ( Many of the Christmas customs and pastimes derive their organ fiom the sacri- tices which in the days of heatherism were appointed in order to make the gods _pro- pitions. Games and dancing were the at- tendants upon many @ sacrifice to Odin. In Gothland, many an old practice, savour- ing of the beathenish, still exists, Of the manner in which the Trolls celebrate Christmas ‘here are traditions throughout the whole north. Christian men were not supposed to be ont that night, because on the heaths ride witches and little Trolls, one on a wolf, another on a broom, or 4 shovel, going to their assemblies, where they dance under the stones. These stones are then raised on pillars, under which the Trolls dance and drink, On the mount, mirth, music, dancing and drinking are heard. On Christmas morp, during the time betweeo cock-crowing and daybreak, it is highly dangerous to be abroad. Some priests who were riding before daybreak by a mount on Christmas morn- ing, while the Trolls were at their sports, were met by a woman who came out of the Berg—or mount, eni offered them drink in metal bowls. Instead of drink- ing, however, they cast the drink behind them, when some drops fell on the horses’ loins and burned the bair off. The bowls they carried away with them, and such are still to be found in several churches where, it is sad, they were formerly used as chalices, This drink, which the Trolls were in the habit of offering so liberally, was sup- sed toave the effect of obliterating from memory all the past, and of rendering the guest who partook of it ¢ontented with all he met in the mount. We know another Christmas drink which has up toa certain point the same effects» When the drink has got past the stage of contentedness with all, it transforms into a fiend, and the drinker becomes dangerous to his best and most loving of friends. The name by which this strange drink is known 18 Alco- hol. Another strange Sweedieh superstition is that the person who comes first home from church on Christmas Day will be the first to die; a strong encouragement either to stay home or loiter on return from eburch. Throughout the North of Germany the custom is widespread of having a man on Christmas Eve to enter the apariment, disguised with a long beard, and en- veloped either in fur or in pea-straw, who asks the children whether they can pray, and, if they stand the trial rewards them with apples, nuts and ginger bread (pepper cakes) ; and, on the other hand, punishes those that had learned nothing. In the Middle Mark, the name most generally given to this personage, is Del hele Christ, (thy Holy Christ), or Kuaecht Ruprecht. In other parts he is called Hans Ruprecht, which is sometimes corrapted into Rump- knech‘; ia Meklenburgh he is known as Ru Clas (Rough Nicholas). He some- times carries a long staff and a bag of ashes, and has Jitile bells on his cethes. With the bag he beats the children who have not learned tu pray, and is for that reason called by a hard name. Sometimes he rides on a white horse with Jack Pud- ding attendant. Whoever would know what kind of weather we would have during the year, will takean onion on Christmas eve, cut it through and ont of it make twelve cups, put salt in them and stand tuem eide by side in a row. The month corresponding to these cup; in which the salt is found wet oa Christmas morning will be rainy months, the othe:s dry. If a man will have sound and fat horses let him jtake a bundi!e of hay on Christmas night and garry it thrice round the church at mid- bight and then feed it to the horses. Christmas Eve is well koown amongst loves'ck swaius and langui-hing maidens as an excelJent time for a Jook into futur- ity. Thas,a young maiden wili go into the garden and pick twelve sage leaves under the belief that she will see the shadowy form of her future husband ap- proech her from the cther side of the garden. But serious consequences may happcnif she bruises or damages the leaves. Perhaps Canadians are freer from these many foolish mythe aid superstitions than some other lands, but even now we occa- sionally find some person avowing his be lief that the cat le do knee] down at mid- night, or that Santa Clars isa name for some unexplainable impressions which offect the minds of our friends and leads them to purchase and present the very thing we so much desire. “Towe that person a grudge” said a young girl, “who undeceived me about Santa Claus.” Olider persons may well say: Thanks to the Dutch for introducing this simple myth and plcasant supersti - tions to our homes and country, to give hopefulness to the young as they look to the Christmastide which will briag “Peace on earth and good wi'l to men” from the Holy Child who stooped to a manger cradle, and rose to a conquering God. Hang not a stocking only, but at che feet of Him whom we love, let us lay an empty heart to be filled with Heaven’s best gifts, pure, unchangeable Love. — —er ese A rink ticket peeping out of the top of the | ttle ove’s stocking will afford a great deal of pleasure tomorrow morning, and no end of real enjoyment during the coming long winter. Johnson’s Baking Pow der gives fullest satisfaction 25¢ a pound. Johnson & Johnson. LL MARRIED At the manse, Caledonia, by Rev. John ' Sutherland, on the 15th inst., Mr. Charles McLean, Middleton, to Miss Anvie Me- Lean, Caledonia West, both of Lot 60. eee — DIED. At Sea View, Lot 20, on the 15th inst., Navcy Daggan, in her 47th year. At Grand River, Lot 56, entered into rest Dec. 10th, Margaret, widow of the late Walter Taylor, born in London, Eng- Jand, in 1815, leaving one son and six daughters to mourn. At Appin Road, Novy. 14, after two years of suffering, John McAulder passed away, trusting in the merits of his Redeemer. He was 51 years of age. At the 150 Mile House, Cariboo Road, British Columbia, on December 3rd, 1896, George Johnson, blacksmith, aged 68 years, a vative of Murray Harbor, P. E. I. At Boston Highlands, on the 12th inst., Joseph Lyons, aged 48 years, formerly of Prince Edward Island. On the 15th inst. at Pownal, Mary Ano MeMillan, aged 2 years and 8 months. Tuis lovely bud, so young, so fair, Called hence by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise might bloom. Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade Death came with friendly care, The opening bud to Heaven conveyed, And bade it blossom there. re BER 24, 1896. TELEGRAPHIC. ree A Disgruntled Grit. Quvuesec, Dee. 24. Charles Angus, M. P. for Charlevoix, has declined to attend the Laurier bav- quet. It is said he wiil go into permanent opposition because -of Laurier’s school policy. ° THe Examiner A Conservative M. P. Barrie, Oat., Dec. 24, Wiiliam Bennett, Conservative M. P. for Kast Simcoe, is unseated fur corrupt practices by agents. Fach side will pay its Own costs. —— The Fatal Shet, Monrrvat, Dec. 24. Annie Irius, who was shot seventeen days ago by John Harney Howell, Ler discarded lover, died yesterday. A Merry Christmas. We are sure this will be the ex- perience of the children of this city on Christmas morning. Mr, Santa Claus has been making great preparations. Wr KNOW NE HAS, because our store is his headquarters. We are not al lowed to tell what he has for each child, but it will all be known on Xmas morning. ‘This is THE DAY BEFORE CuristmMas. It is our busy day. The store will be crowded, and clerks will be busy, and goods will sell at a great rate. Come Every body. We will see that all have proper attention, We thave plenty of goods and a big crowd of atten- tive clerks ; the goods are good and the prices low, and we are ready for a jolly, rushing trade, until 11 o’clock at night, and then _for our customers and ourselves will follow MERRY CHRISTHAS. Geo Carter & Co Santa Claus’ Headquarters, Fancy Goods and Toy Bazaar. WHAT MORE APPROPRIATE PRESENT For your best girl than a RINK TICKET It will also gladden the heart of a child. BUY EARLY And receive full benefit of long season. 4 The Same 10-You .. [The Same | i We wish you a Hapnv Xma’,a Bright and Gied New Year. We thank you for past favcrs and trust the present pleasant : relationship will continue fur a loug time to come. Yours sincerely, A. W. REDDIN, Phm. 8. Central Drug Store. TIMISIIAI RII TOTS II ISEIIL IFAT TSS ‘Sunnyside.” Drrz Pec steseteteteees testes ood WE HAVE GOT THEM---HOCKEY. SG am er = eed lie Feels Grateful and Thankfal and wishes the World a Merry Christmas. The advertising man _ in Messrs Jus Paton & Co’s, feels full of joy, and wishes while extending his gladsome feel- ings, to heartily thank the thousands of patrons who have read the firm’s advertise- rents during old 1806, and have profited thereby In the first place a drop ot idea is worth an ccean of words, and “Brains” had to be exercised in getting up those pecket openers. But quite as es-ential a matter was quality and this was never neglected in Messrs Jas Paton & Co’s business. However, the ad- vertising man believes in giv- ing credit where credit is due, and for this reason mak+s his profound obeisance to the ever ruling “Low Price,’ which topped both “Brains and Quality,” Then while the Xmas chimes are ringing, tse happy customers singing, and the goods to happy homes go ing, the advertising man shakes hands with the clos'ng year, and wishes the world a merry, merry Amas, To-night he will stand at the store door to greet all the fiem’s customers and his reaid- ers, and shake the hand of peace and good wil! towards men and Tue Examiner, Gur dispiay of fine Dry Goods for the holiday season. eclipsed anything ever attempt ed before in this city.—James Paton & Co. Otter Caps, Fur Gloves and other Fur Caps in the leading shapes; extra discount. 50 pairs Ladies’ Gloves, 6} 7 and 7}, your choice for 50c. Our 1,000 Silk Handker- chiefs, our 1,000 pairs Kid Gloves. See our 50c. 70c. and 85e. line, extra value for the money. QOur 25¢ Felt Hats; a'l new styles, “no old job lots.” Buy a Carpet Sweeper for your wife for Xwas from Jas. Paton & Co. Gne table fall Fancy Goods at I5e.—Jas. Paton & Co. Our low prices took the ladies by storm, hundreds are making their purchases at once. Everything puinting te positive proof of merit. For two hours this Wednesday night we will offer 1,000 pairs Gloves, 1,000 Handkerchiefs, (silk), 500 Lace Collars at a fraction on cost. Gur Feather Boas Gur Wool Boas Gur Wool Heods Gur Linen Goods at 25 per cent, off. 5000 Cotton Hand- Kerchiefs from 2¢ a piece up, 39 Fur Capes Offer- ing at 20 per cent off for Cash ececcecccccscoeccoseececce We Wish Everyone a Very Merry A.MaAas A Elappy New New Dental Parlors Over Store Prowse Bros. OVOCSSHOSSOOSSSD HSCS SOSPISSSSSOSSS SCOSSHSHCHHD FEHOHSERE CCE OCSSCOSSGOSSSCOCEOSHSSOSSSSOS9T1EE9 SBOOBOSSOHSESESOSIOHO SO OES OOGHS OOOO SES POOH HSE OHOOCS OCHOOSIOCHITISHOSOLSHOSSOSCES SSSSSSOSOCSES COSC OCOSPSCOSE SPOSSCSSSIOSS SSS OBOECESOSCEe A MERRY HERBY CHRISTMAS | Walking Sticks, Case Pipes, Fancy Goods, Perfumes AT SLAUGHTER PRICES! A pleasure to show the goods and quote your prices. REDDIN BROTHERS Opposite P. O. SOSSHBSSIDOS SOSH OOPSCIMOS OSSO LSE I9OOHO SCSOCOSHCSSIOCSCS SOSH DTOIISCCESE Snow Shoes Make a nice Christmas present. We have a nice line of Ladies’ and Men’s Snow Shoes. Also Moc- casins in All sizes. “Headquarters for Snow Shaes.” R. K. JOST, STAPER’S CORNER Notice to the Public The basiness conducted for the past 24 years by McKinnon & McLean Las been taken over by me, and I take this oppor tunity of returning my sincere thanks for the patronage extended to the old firm and would ask the peopie for @ continuation of their favors and trust that by strict at‘en tion to their wants and by certeons and fair treatment ' cause for regrets will arise in the minds of any of our customers Wishing are many friends the compli- ments of the season. We are 25 Beaver Overcoats $12, $13, $14; for $11.40. Best coat in| ihis city for the money. Some of our leading citizens: congratulated us on our show ing, and said that the exhibit was a credit to the town. Call and see the display. 150 boys’ and and youths | Ulsters at 20 per cent off for cash. Pretty novelties in gentlemen’s Neckwear depart- ment. Special offer of 1,000 silk scarfs, 25c each up. To- night only. : Palo & (0 AT WALF PRICE, A chance for tbe poor. Our store wi!l | Lot 49, | ! Ellen Loretta beloved ehild of James and ! Another lotof Men’s and- Boy’s Hockey Boots just. arrived by express. Get a pair at once before. all are gone Ladies’ Strap Skating Boots at a big discount A. E. McEACHEN, The Shoe Man.... be open this evening from 11 to 3 o’clock | in the morning to accommodate the poor, when everything in the line of Groceries | and Provisions will be delivered at half price for cash only. None must apply te fore the above hour. JNO. WHEATLY. Perio Kico Melasses. siesta Fifty puacheons, very choice. ) Fer ral: by HORACE HASZARD. | oh’towr, 17th Dec., 1896—2w eod | Graduate of N. Y. N. Y. Hospital. | Y. City. TIONS reserved for patients. Yours truly, T. A. McLEAN. P. 8.—The® busiuess will be continued unter the old firm name McKINNON & McLEAN. Ch arlottetown, P. &. 4. P. C. Box 358. CHRONIC Jiseasey Treated by the SALISBURY Method of persistent SELF-HELP in overcoming past errors and removing the causes of disease ©The result justifies the meana. This is not an easy quack cure-all, Neither should it be judged by certain bad imitations already among the people nor by the half-bad efforts of invalids to go it alone or half do it. The ealvation of health necessitates sincere repentance. constan! self-denia! snd whole-hearied faith in the good works of physician ard patient. Not even M. D’s certificates by the ream will save one from the evil con | Sequences of stimulants, fl uid or svilid, DR CLIFT University, and the 20 years practice in N. Diploma registered in U.S. and Canada. Address:—Charlottetown P.E.I. Office:—Victoria Row, Telephone Call! A HOME TREATMENT persevering from month to month, ACCOMMODA- REFER- NCES 0a applica! ion, What wehave to offer For the Holidays He}pful hints for busy people will be found in every;part of the Always Busy Store. _ Moderate prices on everything, solid quality in oneness and large assortment in in all lines, will explain in the most con- liday shopping has set our way with a rush. STANLEY BROTHER pila: Vineincing way why the tide of > aha cet: Oy te am *. - oye Specal Low Prices on Furs Special on Ladies Jackets, - on en’s Wear Low Prices \ on | Silks, i) : on Dress Goods Special Low Prices Special Low Prices Special Low Prices on Handkerchiefs | Speecial Low Prices Special Low Prices on Silk Handtlerchiefs, on - Men's Scarfs, . on Mien’s Sweaters. Ki) » Low PricesSpecial Low Price | GLOVES Celebrated Make. ‘Perrin’s Every pair Guaranteed STANLEY BROS, a ~ R ~ Rs