li cari tt : ee ee AD oa alae Local and Other Tiems, titties I tt ita. ty. stan Dr. Isaac Burt, leader of the Home Rule party in Parliament, is dying. ‘Tae Minister ef Justice has ordered Mra. Ww ard’s release from the St. John Peniten- tlary. Lorp Narirr and Ettrick is mentioned as Minister Layard’s probable successor at Con stantinople. MAILS crossed to and from Cape Tormentine this forenoon. The mail that arrived at Cape Traverse, left for this city at noon. Tom FITZPATRICK, a Montreal newsboy, who recently went insane, has a bank account of $2,000, accumulated by selling papers. Ose hundred bags of mail matter crossed at Cape Traverse yesterday—the largest day’s work performed by the couriers for a number of years. THE races at West River to-day attracted a large number of spectators from the city. We are informed that the course was thronged, and that the races were a great success. THe Quebec Telegraph says: “Sir Jubn McDonald has decided to commence import- ant public works in and around Quebec, as soon as the estimates are passed. About 1,000 workingmenu will be required.” _ Passing Blue Shank Station yesterday even- ing one of the cars of the Summerside train struck a suowbank and was thrown from the: track. The rapid velocity of the train re- placed it without delay or injury to the train or track. Lue glibnoss of the Hillsborough ice affords much amusement and exercise for the great number of our young people. To-day the ice opposite the city presents a most animated appearance, crowded, as it is, with all grades o* humanity, on skates, sliding to and fro. A TELEGRAM received Ly the Government authorities in this city, to-day, announces the death of Mary McDonald, one of the small- pox patients at Alberton. This is the fifth death so far reported. No new cases have occurred, Dr. Brine reports that the other patients are doing well. Tue Prince Edward Island railway was the happy retreat of many a sound Reformer under the late regime. The total receipts of the road last year were $135,900, and the salaries no less than $31,226, or 60 per cent. of the earn- ings* ‘‘ Reform” was evidently in full blast down there.— Mail. THERE is excitement in Stanstead, Quebec, with regard to the abduction of a fifteen year old girl named Euphemia Lapitre, of a French- Canadian Catholic family. She was found in Lewiston, Maine, and brought back to her parents. Ida Barry, her teacher, and four others have been arrested on charge of abduc- tion, it being alleged that their object was to change her religious faith. -Hayrtt is in the throes of another revo- lution, two ship-loads of insurgents having landed and proclaimed Gen. Benjamin President of the Republic. Several towns have surrendered to the insurgents. but the present President is gathering his forces and preparing for a vigorous resistance. <A battle is hourly expected. THe commercial community of Montreal was somewhat startled on the 22th inst., at the announcement of the very sudden de parture of Mr. Murray, cashier of the Ex- change Bank, who it seems, had been dab- bling in speculative shares in this market or *‘gelling short.” Murray evidently missed his mark, and having overdrawn his account to the extent of about $25,000, was ashamed to meet the directors, and consequently left the city. The Bank will sustain comparatively amall loss, as it holds bonds to the extent of $20,000. At Windsor Castle arrangements are now being made for the marriage of the Duke of Connaught and the Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, which, it is understood, will take lace on Thursday, March 13, in St. George’s Dhapel, in the presence of the Queen and mem- bers of the Royal Family. About three weeks revions tothe date fixed for the marriage, er Majesty’s Princess Beatrice, and the Court will take up their residences at Windsor Castle, when the final preparations for the ceremonies will be completed, the details being somewhat similar to those observed at the marriage of H. R. H. Princess: Louise and the Marquis of Lorne. Last year we had the pleasure of meeting master Dennis O'Meara Gaul onhis vacation visit to his Island home, and on his return te the College of Ottawa—one of the lead- ing educational institutions of the Dominion Capital—we sent our good wishes along with him. Our young men who go abroad to complete their studies are doing us credit, and no more pleasing task can fall to the lot ef a journalist than the perusal of @ good record of their progress. On this oczasion we chronicle, with pleasure, the academic career of our young friend. In the college amusements, his name figures among the duaronatis personae. At the more severe labors of the class-room, we see him to our better liking. The boy or girl who score 100 marks for latin, 100 for greek, 100 for history, 100 for geography, 100 for drawing, 95 for Algebra, 80 for literalure, and 70 for chemistry, during a term, cannot be devoid of tallent and ap- plication. Such has been master Gaul’s collegate record. We congratulate him upon the high rank he has taken. Both as a young man and a student we hear good accounts of him. The hopes of the Church and State, more largely, perhaps, than in times past, depend upon our well-educated youth. —Com. Married. On Feb. 11, at St. Stephen’s Church, South Kensington, London, by the Rey. Andrew Special Despatch to Examiner. Orrawa, Feb. 28. White’s majority in East Hastings (Con- servative) is seventy-four. The Reform candidate. in September had twenty ma- jority. Wheeler, a North Ontario Reformer, has been disqualified for corrupt practices. Ifughes (the Reformer for Niagara) has withdrawn his case and pays costs. Plumb (Conservative) will now take the seat. The Minister of Marine gives a dinner on Monday. The Letellier matter will be brought be- fore Parliament on Monday. Mr. Hackett moved for engineering plans relative to the improvement of Cascumpec Harbor. Motion carried. Weather cold—mercury 19° below zero. The contract awarded to Morse & Co. for 67 miles of the Pacific Railway, between Eagle River and Keewatin, was refused, because the Government did not give the whole to them. Their tender was for a million dollars more for the whole line than by giving two separate contracts. The Government refused to throw away one million dollars and give the contract to the lowest separate tenders. gOrrawa, Feb. 28. Sir John McDonald introduced a bill to reorganize the North-West mounted police, abolishing the paymasters, increasing the term of service to five years, and giving the Government power, in case of emergency, to increase the force to 500. Mr. Macdonald of Inverness, has dis: played in the Library some very fine speci- mens of native marble taken from the mines in his constituency in Nova Scotia. A committee of Conservative members of the Commons, representing both the east and the west, but mainly from Ontario and Quebec, it is stated, have waited on the Finance Minister and assured him of their intentions of assisting the Government in carrying out a thorongh-going national policy. From the reply given by Hon. Mr. Tilley to a question from Hon. Mr. Cartwright, it is more than probable that the Budget Speech will not be delivered till the latter part of next week, if it even can be deliv- ered then. Mr. Tilley said that the Gov- ernment were not prepared to say when it would be introduced. The Finance Minister states that the estimates would be placed before members at least three days before the delivery of the Budget Speech. Lonpvon, Feb. 26. The wedding of Prince Arthur of England and Princess Margaret, niece of the Ger- man Emperor, takes placo at Windsor on March 13th. Prince Louis Napoleon will shortly be gazetted with the local rank of captain un- attached. A despatch from Capetown says that the colors of the 24th regiment were -found on the field. The naval frontier was given up to the 11th. - Correspondence. sar We do not hold ourselves responsible for the statements or opinions of our correspondents. Zion Church Concert. To the Editor of the Examiner. Dean Str,—Seeing an advertisement in the different papers headed the Concert of the season, in aid of the Zion Church funds and also that all the best talent in the City were engaged, | was tempted to go in and take a peep, and also hear what there was to hear. Now, Sir, we missed the familiar faces of the Charlottetown Amateur Orchestral Club, Prof. Earle, Prof. Caven, Herr Hermans, Mr. Wil- liams, and a number of ladics of refined musical talent. Therefore, a// the best talent in the city could not have been there. The piano used was not as good a one as we would wish. The accompaniments were badly played. The instrumental music poor. The part music good. Too much time was lost between the different pieces. We think it is exceedingly bad taste for the director to allow the use of the cornet in the choruses. -If the Leader and an organ or plano accompaniment cannot keep a number of voices together, the sooner we give up part singing the better. We also find fault with the arrangement of the programme. The concert was for church purposes, We are treated one minute to a trumpery little galop or waltz, next an anthem, then a comic reading, and so on. I would like to say more, but I wish to be as brief as possible, and hope the few remarks I have made and will make before I close will be taken in good part, and be the means of doing some good at least, No. lL. Poor selection ; violin out of tune at commencement ; fair. 2. Voices blended beautifully together. Solo, by Mr. Beer, well sung. 3. Song set too high for voice. 4. Played very well; miserable selection. 5. Good. 6. Rhythm bad. Good tone brought ont. Too much of the hurdy gurdy style. 7, Send 9. All well sung. No. 1 (in second part). Fine voice, and knows how to use it. 2. One of the best pieces of the evening. 3. Very good eftort indeed ; rather too much damper pedal. 4. Mr. Longworth is always good ; enjoyed immensely. 5. Well played ; expected something better from Mr. Vinnicombe. 6. Sung in fine voice. 7. Fairly rendered. 8. Too high for a baritone ; fair. Yours, truly, GROWLER, + Wilson, M. A., assisted by the the Rey. J. C. Clatterbuck, D. C. L., and the Rev. J. P. | Waldo, M. A., George J. Romanes, M. A, | F. L. S, second son of the late Rev. Professor | Romanes, LI D., to Ethel, only daughter of | the late Audrew Duncan, Esq., of Liverpool. | Try our Climax Ice Creeper—the best ever | invented. Satisfaction guaranteed, or money | refunded.—W. R. Borruam, South Side Queen Square—lm taw ——_—_————— SHIPPING NEWS. Cardiff, Feb. 7—Arrived brig Arctic, Brin- | ton, Georgetown, P. E. Island, via Queens- town. In Port of Barbadoes, Feb. Ist, brig Sirius, McDonald, from P. E. Island for New York. | London, Feb, 10—Arrived brigt. Walling: | ton, Callaghan, Summerside. j | Charlottetown, Feb. 28, 1879. | i ' | | t i FOR CASH AT PTHew London House, XS 3 eed ST OGK-TAKING, --IN THE-— Following Goods. 30°— Cashmeres, Merinos, Lustres, French Twills, Persian Cords, Fancy Dress Goods, Black Crapes, Silks, Cretonnes, Damasks, Repps, Lace Curtains, Muslin Curtains, Table Linens, Table Napkins, Towels, Towelling, Prints, Grey Cottons, White Cottons, White Counterpanes, Colrd. Counterpanes, Sheetings, Worsted Coatings, weeds, Broadcloths, Doeskins, Brussels Carpets, Tapestry Carpets, Scotch Carpets, Hemp Carpets, Stair Carpets, Wool Goods, Kid Gloves, Collars & Cuffs, Fancy Wool Work, —— ver oom Gl Hai! NEW. SPRING WEEDS PER “NORTHERN LIGHT.” ————:0: TUST RECEIVED, THREE GASES NEW SPRING TWEEDS, CHOICE PATTERNS! ——— 30: Now is the Time | J. 8. — | LOW PRICES! t6 get Suited. MACDONALD. Queen Street, Charlottetown, March 1, 1879 -her ORE Bl EN li I OS a Ma | 6S OINT NEW BUSINESS, 1876, - - “ints. ogee. Fons to be less than the sum assured by them, as THOMAS WORKMAN, Esa., President ; T. J. CLAXTON, Esa., Vice-President ; HON. L. ©. OWEN, Messrs. JENKINS & AIcLEQOD, July 3, 1878— ECONOMY & SECURITY. ~ 10 MU'LDU AL LIFE AMD ACCIDENT ENSURANEE COPAY OF MONTREAL, Solid Addition to Comsany’s Asssts There is no reserve clause, making the amount of claims under the Sun Mutual Policie 0 Oh TY :0:——--—— A SOUND AND RELIABLE HOME COMPANY. Investments All Within the Dominion. ——— 0: -—__——_ B5S5,299._51. SURPLUS PROFITS ON PREMIUMS IN 1877. - SUBMITTED 2) Ole tive $1,856,598 3,158.000 ce $55 289, 55, in 1877, - - $55 under the minimum system. a@ Special attention is claimed to the fact that our policies are payable in full. We | M. H. GAULT, Esq., Managing Director ; R. MACAULAY, Secretary. J. M. C. DELESDERNIERS, Superintendent. Prince Edward Island Board of Directors: HON. J. F. ROBERTSON, “ DANIEL DAVIES, OWEN CONNOLLY, Esq, MeEpicaL EXAMINERS. HORACE HASZARD, Manager, P. E. Island. Creat Cash Sal 2: 08, DRY GUO The Whole Steck in Trade OF THE LATE ROBERT ORR, —TO BE— SOLD OFF AT GOST, —CONSISTING IN PART OF-— Millinery, Silks, Velvets, Hosiery, Gloves, Linens, Winceys, Shirtings, Sheetings, Prints, Grey and White Cottons, Hats and Bonnets, Furs, Blankets, Flannels, Pilots, Beavers, Coatings, T weeds, etc., etc. ete. — Readymade Ciothing Hats, Cans, Linders and Drawers, Scarfs, ce, Cotton Warp, Small Wares, &e. The above Stock must be cleared out from this date, and our Customers, and the public generally, can depend upon getting Bargains. John McPhee, Administrator. Charlottetown, Feb. 4, 1879. FOR SALE, HE HOUSE and Premises ,cecupied by the Subscriber, at the heal of Queen Street. For further particulars apply to the owner on the Premises, or to ALEXANDER GEO, DAVIES & CO.) = i DONALD McKENZIE. Charlottetown, Feb. 18, 1878. Ch’town, Feb. 3, 1879—2aw a ~~ ee Ng sat Nl A ae s , oe Neen ee nn ee enantio CLOTHING, HTC. Dress Goods, Shawls, Mantles, | a i et oe een BANK OF P. E. ISLAND. fguilk Ammual Meeting of the Share- holders of this Bank will be held at their, Banking House, in Charlottetown, on Tnes- day, the 4th day of March next, at 12 0’clock, noon, for the purpose of electing | Directors for the ensuing year, and the trane- }action of such other business as may be laid | before them. | Proxies for voting must be left with the | Cashier at least on day previous to the meet- ing. i } J. R. BRECKEN, Cashier. | Ch'town, Lieb. 19, 1879—a rg p till meeting NORTHERN LIGHT. | N the present state of the Straits, no ‘parti- cular days of crossing can be given. The Vorthern Light will cross whenever theré isa! | fair chance of suecess. Intending passengera | had better be at Georgetown, in order to avail | themselves of the first opportunity. WILLIAM MITCHELL, Agent of Department. ; Peb.-17, 1879- tf ——s | FLOWER, Cornmeal & Tea, CHEAP POR CASH, AT -THE- ~ LONDON HOUSE. | Charlottetown, Feb. 1S, 1879. 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